CHEFS AND COOKS (KENYAN JOBS, JOBS IN KENYA JANUARY 2014)

Title: Sous Chefs and Cooks

Our client is in the hospitality industry currently looking for Sous Chefs and Cooks

Department: Food & Beverage

Summary

• Responsible food production
• Develop menus, food purchase specifications and recipes. Supervise staff. Develop and monitor food and labour budget for the department.
• Maintain highest professional food quality and sanitation standards.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Plans menus
• Schedules and coordinates the work of , cooks and other kitchen employees to assure that food preparation is economical and technically correct and within budgeted labour cost goals.
• Approves the requisition of products and other necessary food supplies.
• Ensures that high standards of sanitation, cleanliness and safety are maintained throughout all kitchen areas at all times.
• Establishes controls to minimize food and supply waste and theft.
• Safeguards all food preparation employees by implementing training to increase their knowledge about safety, sanitation and accident prevention principles.
• Develops standard recipes and techniques for food preparation and presentation which help to assure consistently high quality and to minimize food costs; exercises portion control for all items served and assists in establishing menu selling prices.
• Prepares necessary data for applicable parts of the budget; projects annual food, labour and other costs and monitors actual financial results; takes corrective action as necessary to help assure that financial goals are met.
• Attends food and beverage staff and management meetings
• Support safe work habits and a safe working environment at all times.
• Perform other duties as directed

Education and/or Experience

• A post high school qualification in Food production and at least 1-5 years experience as a Chef or a Cook:

If you are interested in this position, please send your CV to jobs@alternatedoors.co.ke

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TEACHING POSITIONS (KENYAN JOBS, JOBS IN KENYA JANUARY 2014)

Title: Several Teaching Positions (Teacher of Science -1 Position, Teacher of English- 1 Position, Teacher of Music-1 Position, Teacher of Mathematics-1 Position)

Sun and Shield School is a Private Christian Co-educational Primary School offering 8-4-4 curriculum. The school is located along Nakuru – Marigat highway in Nakuru County, 20kms from Nakuru Town.

School Vision: To be a top accomplished Christian Academy.

The school would like to advertise the following vacancies:-

1) Teacher of Science (1 Position)

2) Teacher of English (1 Position)

3) Teacher of Music (1 Position)

4) Teacher of Mathematics (1 Position)

Qualifications

• Christian.
• Holder of P1 certificate.
• Registered as a teacher with the Teachers Service Commission.
• Must have performed well in the subjects advertised.
• Minimum of three years experience with exemplary KCPE results.
• Trained KNEC examiners will have an added advantage.

Application procedures

Interested candidates should send their applications, Curriculum Vitae and accompanying copies of certificates and testimonials to reach the following address latest Friday, 24th January 2014 at 5:00 p.m.

Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.

The Director,

Sun and Shield School,

P.O Box 2-20157,

Kabarak, Kenya

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LEGAL OFFICER (KENYAN JOBS, JOBS IN KENYA JANUARY 2014)

Title: Legal Officer

Summary: Our client is the largest Public Service Vehicle (PSV) underwriting company in Kenya and has its Headquarters in Nairobi. The company commenced its operations in 2005 and has branches in Nairobi, Coast, Rift Valley and Central regions. From an initial focus on PSV underwriting, our client is in the process of introducing other motor Vehicle classes to its product offering. To support this growth our client is looking to hire a Legal Officer.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and co-ordinate the Company advocates and make periodical reports on any issues arising for consideration by the management.
• Work with company advocates to ensure the organization is well represented in all legal matters and court cases.
• Auditing the quality of pleadings and court presentation from the Company advocates and preparing reports and recommendations thereof.
• Ensure thorough and detailed analysis of claim documents to enable early fraud detection and to effectively address the fraudulent claims within the company’s policies and guidelines
• Prepare monthly status reports on all legal issues and make recommendations to the management.
• Approval on negotiation strategy for the matters proposed for settlements by the Company Advocates and where necessary carrying out the negotiations with Third Party Advocates
• Ensure that accurate and timely legal opinions are prepared by the company advocates for approval and where necessary, give appropriate recommendations on the same
• Liaise with the investigation department and follow up on any pending reports.
• Conducting proper factual and legal research and developing strategies on court cases

Qualification and experience

• Bachelors of Laws Degree, Diploma in Law(KSL),
• Admission as an Advocate with a current practicing Certificate,
• At least 3 years Post Admission experience in Litigation one of which must be in a reputable law firm and in a supervisory position

How to apply: 

Send your application including a cover letter indicating your desire to work with our client; a detailed CV highlighting relevant experience, details of current and expected salary, a daytime phone contact, email address, and the names of three professional referees by Close of Business Friday 31st January 2014

Adept Systems

Management Consultants

P O Box 6416,Nairobi, GPO 00100

Email: recruit@adeptsystems.co.ke Only short listed candidates will be contacted. Please note that we do not charge fees for receiving or processing job applications.

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FRONT OFFICE ADMINISTRATOR (KENYAN JOBS, JOBS IN KENYA JANUARY 2014)

Title: Front Office Administrator

Reports To: Human Resource Manager Position Scope

Our client, a Business Strategy Consultancy is in need of a Front Office Administrator. The Front Office Administrator shall provide internal and external customer service, operate the switchboard and assist in administrative tasks.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Accommodate visitors, clients and job candidates
• Operate switchboard and direct potential clients to relevant departments.
• Coordinate Boardroom bookings and appointments
• Manage all matters pertaining to reception/office appearance and utilities
• Maintain database of suppliers and service providers
• Maintain inventory of office stationery
• Assist with administrative tasks and provide research and administrative support to all departments and individuals, where necessary.

Essential Skills

• Excellent communication and telephone skills (fluent, spoken and written English)
• Good computer skills – efficiency in MS Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Administration skills Profile
• Friendly personality – approachable, outgoing, assertive
• Good organisational skills: ability to prioritise, follow up and multi-task
• Flexible and resourceful at problem-solving
• Ability to work independently or as part of a team

If you believe you qualify for this position, please send your CV and details of your current and expected remuneration to resume@interviewupconsulting.com. Only qualified candidates will be contacted.

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FRONT OFFFICE/ CUSTOMER SERVICE (KENYAN JOBS, JOBS IN KENYA JANUARY 2014)

Title: Front Office / Customer Service Personnel – Mombasa

Overall Objective of this Position: Front Office Personnel is responsible for providing administrative and reception services in order to ensure effective and efficient institute operations.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

A description of the key responsibilities incumbent in this key post is provided below;

• Efficient and General management of the front office – receiving of timely receiving and making of office calls, attending to all walk-in clientele and directing them to the respective offices, ensuring that there is enough water in the office premises.
• Records management – typing of all office correspondences, ensuring that records are confidentially handled and kept
• In charge of office security, ensuring timely opening and closing of offices
• General management of all incoming and outgoing office correspondences, ensuring that dispatching and receiving of mails is done on time and proper records kept at the same time in charge of the office messengers
• Providing general administrative and clerical support – organizing for meetings and conference rooms, coordinating meetings and catering services
• Constant checking of departmental trays and ensuring the documents are distributed to the right departments

Academic, Professional Qualifications and Work Experience

• ‘O’ level with minimum of C and a credit in English
• A minimum of 3 years in office administration duties preferably in a learning institution
• The ideal candidate will be as fast learner
• Mombasa residents will be given preferential treatment
• Experience with procurement systems

Email CV and salary requirements to recruitment@odumont.com with “Front Office” in the subject line. Indicate where you are currently located.

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GRADUATE TRAINEES (KENYAN JOBS, JOBS IN KENYA JANUARY 2014)

Title: Graduate Trainees (Several Positions)

The Kenya Education Network (KENET) is a not-for-profit membership organization that is licensed by the Communications regulator as an Alternative Network Facility Provider. KENET is the National Research and Education Network (NREN) for Kenya that aims to transform and improve the quality of higher education and research using ICT.

KENET provides broadband Internet services and shared services such as web-hosting, virtual servers, remote storage and advanced research services to the higher education community in Kenya. It promotes research collaboration, conducts ICT in education research and pilots innovative learning technologies in collaboration with faculty and students in member institutions. KENET is seeking to fill the following position:

Graduate Trainees in network engineering and information services (6 Positions)

KENET invites suitable recent university graduates to apply for a one-year Graduate Trainee program at KENET that aims to develop capacity in the areas network engineering, information and shared services, and communications. Successful candidates will be required to undergo an intensive one-year on the job training in one of the above areas.

Graduate trainee in network engineering and operations(2 positions)

Applicants must be degree holders from recognised universities in Electrical Engineering or equivalent (e.g., electronic engineering, telecommunications engineering).

Graduate trainee in information systems and information services (4 positions)

Applicants must be degree holders from recognized universities in computer science, information systems, statistics, communications or journalism.

All graduate trainee candidates will be expected to have the following qualifications

• Must have (or expecting) Upper 2nd class honours & above qualification or its equivalent.
• Must have graduated in at most the last two calendar years
• Excellent oral and written technical communication skills in English language
• Demonstrated high moral and ethical standards

These graduate trainee positions shall be on a fixed contract term of one (1) year.

This position shall be on contract terms of three (3) years which shall be renewable based on performance.

At the end of one year, candidates will be given an opportunity to join KENET on a full-time Basis.Applications should be sent to: The Executive Director

Kenya Education Network (KENET)

P.O. Box 30244, 00100

Nairobi

not later than January 31, 2014.

Applications should be accompanied by copies of secondary and university degree certificates, up to date CV showing current or past gross monthly salary, names and addresses of two (2) referees, a cover letter written in essay style, and day-time telephone contact. E-mail applications should be sent to applications@kenet.or.ke and should include scanned copies of the certificates sent as an attachment.

Only shortlisted candidates shall receive an invitation via e-mail and SMS to attend interviews at KENET within one month from the date deadline for applications. KENET is an equal opportunity employer and promotes diversity.

Female candidates as well as candidates from marginalized or semi-arid area are encouraged to apply.

An attractive remuneration package commensurate with the position shall be offered to the successful candidates.

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FINANCE AND ADMIN OFFICER (KENYAN JOBS, JOBS IN KENYA JANUARY 2014)

Title: Finance and Admin Officer (Ref.2014/01)

Location: Nairobi

Background:The Diocese of El Obeid was established in 1974 and currently operates programmes in the Nuba Mountains of Sudan, and Warap State, Twic County in South Sudan (under special agreement).

Over the last few years the Diocese of El Obeid (DoE), has responded increased needs of development and emergency programmes and more recently, the implementation of a large emergency programme funded by Trocaire and partners of Caritas International responding to the conflict in the Nuba mountains.

We are seeking suitable a suitable person to fill the following position.

The successful candidate require technical competencies, excellent oral and written communication skills (English) and computer skills (Microsoft Office Programs) and willingness to travel to field locations

Purpose: The Finance and Admin Officer, in collaboration with other Finance and Admin staff, is responsible for ensuring the effective operation of DoE Finance and Administration in Nairobi and each field location, including finance and budget reporting, administration, IT, Logistics communications and compliance with local laws, organisation and donor policies and contractual obligations.

S/he is line managed by and works in close collaboration with the Programme Manager.

Key Responsibilities and Accountabilities

• Estimate and request cash top-up based on information collected from relevant project staff;
• Ensure timely monthly closing and cash flow status reporting
• Maintain of financial documents and records and ensure payments are allocated to correct project and budgetline.
• Check expenditures against budgets, and prepare monthly expenditure statement
• Assist Programme Coordinator in preparing financial reports for donors
• Assist with quarterly expenditure reviews to guide and make recommendations to PM on budget revisions and planning.
• Prepare and carry out monthly salary payments
• Keep updated staff leave records and report on monthly basis
• Review yearly plan of operations with the PM and other relevant programme staff for procurement of materials, repair of vehicles/equipment and management of contracts
• Monitor the funding requirements of the programme and expenditures closely advising the Programme Manager of under or over spends in a timely manner
• Ensure the Diocese is fully accountable to donors and beneficiaries and fulfils all contractual obligations
• Support the Logistics operation in Nairobi and each of the field locations to ensure compliance with organisation and donor policies and procedures.

Essential qualifications and experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance or Business
• 5 years work experience in relevant field
• Experience managing large, complex U.S. government awards; knowledge of relevant regulations.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and demonstrated ability to establish effective working relations
• Self-motivating, able to work without direct supervision, can take initiative, and be proactive.
• Ability to work well under pressure and in adverse conditions.
• Experience in using financial management software applications
• High integrity, professionalism and good stewardship of resources

Written applications indicating the reference number of position applied for and CV including day-time contact phone numbers, as well as names and contact information of three references should reach the below – mentioned by Close of Friday January 24, 2014

DNA/1618

P. O Box 49010-00100 GPO

Nairobi, Kenya.

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LOGISTICS OFFICER (KENYAN JOBS, JOBS IN KENYA JANUARY 2014)

Title: Logistics Officer (Ref.2014/02)

Location:Nairobi

Background: The Diocese of El Obeid was established in 1974 and currently operates programmes in the Nuba Mountains of Sudan, and Warap State, Twic County in South Sudan (under special agreement).

Over the last few years the Diocese of El Obeid (DoE), has responded increased needs of development and emergency programmes and more recently, the implementation of a large emergency programme funded by Trocaire and partners of Caritas International responding to the conflict in the Nuba mountains.

We are seeking suitable a suitable person to fill the following position.

The successful candidate require technical competencies, excellent oral and written communication skills (English) and computer skills (Microsoft Office Programs) and willingness to travel to field locations

Purpose: The Logistics Officer has overall responsibility for the management, co-ordination and support of logistics activities for the DoE programmes, and areas of operation.

The post holder is responsible for the effective operation of the logistics function, assets and stocks, ensuring effective, timely and accountable logistics support to all the field offices and ensuring compliance to organisational and donor procurement standards.

S/he ensures that logistics activities are conducted with efficiency, and in accordance with laid down procedures.

These include asset and inventory management, storage, transport, equipment maintenance, travel and cold chain logistics from the procurement site to the project areas of operation.

The post holder is also responsible for customs and cross border facilitations.

S/he needs to provide leadership and uphold compliance and accountability standards, and have a demonstrated ability to problem solve, and capacity build staff.

Key Responsibilities and Accountabilities

• Establish and maintain a system of inventory and asset management
• Manage activities and work relating to procurement in line with set standards
• Visit all field stations at least once per quarter to provide technical support/advise
• Ensure appropriate standards of warehousing for appropriate commodities and proper documentation and management system in all locations
• Ensure appropriate allocation of vehicles for programme delivery and usage
• Establish system for ensuring proper planning and preparation of delivery of goods and services in the most cost effective and timely manner
• Management of the documentation of all logistics functions is in place and being used to organisational and donor standards
• Ensure appropriate planning and preparation for staff and visitors movement
• Excellent oral and written communication skills (English) and computer skills
• High integrity, professionalism and good stewardship of resources

Essential qualifications and experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in the fields of logistics, supply chain management or equivalent.
• 5 years management experience in an International context, preferably in a humanitarian or conflict situation.
• Experience managing large, complex U.S. government awards; knowledge of relevant regulations.
• Highly developed interpersonal and communication skills including influencing, negotiation and coaching
• Highly developed cultural awareness and ability to work well in an international environment with people from diverse backgrounds and cultures
• Strong results orientation, with the ability to challenge existing mind-set, good problem solving skills
• Ability to present complex information in a succinct and compelling manner
• Flexibility and willingness to work with incoming surge teams during emergency situations

Written applications indicating the reference number of position applied for and CV including day-time contact phone numbers, as well as names and contact information of three references should reach the below-mentioned by close of Friday January 24, 2014.

DNA / 1617P.O Box 49010-00100 GPO

Nairobi, Kenya.

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SYSTEMS IMPLEMENTER (KENYAN JOBS, JOBS IN KENYA JANUARY 2014)

Title: Fresh Graduate System Implementer

Our client a well established software development company is inviting applications from suitably qualified candidates for the following position; Fresh Graduate System Implementer

Qualifications

• Diploma holder on oracle based applications
• Experience not a must

If qualified kindly send your CV to jobs@jantakenya.comclearly indicating  or ‘Fresh graduate system implementer’ depending with your application.

Do not attach any certificates.

Only shortlisted candidates shall be contacted.

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PROJECT COORDINATOR (KENYAN JOBS, JOBS IN KENYA JANUARY 2014)

Title: Project Coordinator- Seeds2B.

Duration: 2 year contract with the possibility of renewal, depending on performance and funds

Employment Type: Full time

Location: Nairobi, Kenya

The African Agricultural Technology Foundation (AATF) is a not-for-profit organization that facilitates and promotes public/private partnerships to access, develop, adapt and deliver appropriate agricultural technologies for sustainable use by smallholder farmers in Sub-Saharan Africa. It is headquartered in Nairobi, and its mandate covers sub-Saharan Africa. More information about AATF is available at www.aatf-africa.org

Since its inception in 2003, AATF projects portfolio has grown to ten (10) projects, namely, Striga control, Cowpea improvement, Banana improvement, Rice improvement, Water Efficient Maize for Africa (WEMA), Aflatoxin control, Commercial Products (COMPRO) 11, Open Forum on Agricultural Biotechnology (OFAB), Cassava Mechanisation and Agroprocessing Project (CAMAP). Hybrid rice and Seeds2B. These are at various phases of implementation.

Most AATF projects will deliver technologies in the form of improved seed. In collaboration with the Syngenta Foundation for Sustainable Agriculture (SFSA), AATF has recently initiated the Seeds2B project.

This project aims to access appropriate seed-based technologies from partner technology developers/owners and facilitate it delivery to target users based on royalty payment system to complement the mainstream royalty free projects.

In pursuant of this effort, AATF would like to recruit a qualified and experienced individual to fill the position of Project Coordinator-Seeds2B.

Key duties and responsibilities

Under the direct supervision of the Director of Technical Operations and working in liaison with AATF line Managers, the incumbent will coordinate the implementation of the Seed2Bobjectives.

Specifically, she/he will:-

• Facilitate technology needs assessment and scouting to identify and prioritize seed technologies to address challenges in target countries
• Facilitate agronomic, technical and socio-economic feasibility assessment of identified technologies
• Identify and evaluate capacity of seed companies that could be engaged to access and deliver the identified seed-based technologies to target users
• Facilitate engagement of seed companies to utilize the appropriate technologies in target countries
• Coordinate technology adaptation, trialing, including development of seed varieties for use in target countries
• Conduct project monitoring and evaluation to ensure target are met within timeline and budget
• Ensure that the contract obligations between AATF, technology ownersand seed companies, including royalty payments, are implemented
• Liaise with other specialized AATF Units to ensure effective implementation of the project
• Liaise closely with SFSA Seeds2B staff in Kenya and Europe.
• Compile technical reports and archive electronic data base capturing project milestones.

Desired Candidate Profile

• At least a Master’s degree in Agricultural sciences from a recognized University. Applicants with agronomy background will have an added advantage.
• At least 2 years’ experience of seed industry in the Sub-Saharan Africa.
• Experience in agricultural technology assessment/evaluation will be a distinct advantage
• Excellent negotiation and analytical skills
• Team player with capability to work with people in such a manner as to build high morale and group commitment to objectives
• Results and detail-orientation and the ability to work with a sense of urgency in a multicultural and diverse environment.
• Ability to work with public and private sector partners
• Maintain confidentiality of all information that comes by virtue of appointment and in the course of assigned duties
• Knowledge of Seeds laws and regulations, ISTA regulations and OECD requirements for varietal certification is a distinct advantage
• Proven communication skills including the ability to clearly document and present information through oral and written means
• Terms of appointment:This is a Nationally Recruited Staff (NRS) position based at Nairobi, Kenya. Initial appointment is fixed term for 2 years with the possibility of renewal, depending on individual performance and availability of funds.

Submission of Applications

Qualified candidates are invited to submit their applications together with detailed Curriculum Vitae (CV) to the Human Resource Associate aatf-hr@aatf-africa.org on or before 24th January, 2014.

Your CV should include details of your qualifications, experience, current position, telephone contact, email address, names and addresses of three referees. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

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