Vacancies at KIPPRA

The Kenya Institute for Public Policy Research and Analysis (KIPPRA) is a public Institute established in 1997 to support public policy by contributing to the formulation of medium and long-term strategic perspectives for development of the country as well as developing the required human and institutional capacities by undertaking economic forecasting, policy analysis and research, and through capacity building for the achievement of national development goals. 

It is governed by the KIPPRA Act No. 15 of 2006.

The Institute is seeking qualified candidates to fill the following positions:

Finance and Investments Manager

Ref. No FIM/13

Reporting to the Executive Director, the Finance & Investments Manager will be responsible for all aspects of financial control and reporting by providing appropriate financial advice and undertaking related financial administration and management.

Grade: KIP 3

Division: Finance & Investment

Supervisor: Executive Director

Supervisory Responsibilities: Accountant, Assistant Accountant

Key Responsibilities

• Oversees all Finance functions including those necessary for auditing, budgeting, financial analysis, capital asset and property management in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles, financial policies and procedures, and all other applicable rules and guidelines.
• Providing financial management advise to KIPPRA board and management;
• Monitoring, analyzing, and interpreting KIPPRA’s financial performance evaluation reports and making recommendations to management on policy changes
• Prudent management of finance, and physical assets of the organization; preparing monthly/quarterly financial projection, statements and budgets; exercising expenditure controls of the organization;
• Supervising accounting activities; updating management reports; monitoring and evaluating implementation of the statutory mandate; and
• Working in close consultation with Executive Director on all financial management issues

Qualifications & Attributes

• A Masters degree in Commerce, Business Administration or Finance.
• Certified Public Accountant CPA (K). Certified Financial Analyst (CFA) is an added advantage.
• Minimum of 10 years three (3) of which must be in a Finance/Accounting managerial role.
• Experience in donor fund accounting desirable.
• Accounting Softwares: Working knowledge of accounting software packages and Microsoft Office applications.
• Ability to work independently, as well as in a team.
• Ability to write clear and concise reports.

Monitoring and Evaluation Assistant 

Ref. No. M&E/13

Reporting to the Programs Coordinator, the Monitoring and Evaluation(M&E) Assistant will be responsible for developing and implementing monitoring and evaluating systems on the strategic plan, annual work plan, performance contract , client and donor funded projects by periodically providing accountability and ensuring institutional efficiency.

Grade: KIP 6

Division: Program Coordinator’s Office

Reporting to: Program Coordinator

Supervisory Responsibilities: None

Key Responsibilities

• Responsible for the Monitoring and evaluation of the implementation of KIPPRA Strategic Plan
• Responsible for the Monitoring and evaluation of the implementation of KIPPRA annual work plan
• Responsible for the Monitoring and evaluation of the implementation of KIPPRA Performance Contract
• Monitoring and Evaluation of KIPPRA activities - Support the M&E activities of the Institute by writing and submitting quarterly progress reports to key stakeholders
• Provide technical guidance to HoDs in development of M&E tools within their divisions
• Responsible for the evaluation of the Institute’s impact on Public Policy influence through annual reviews of contributions of KIPPRA activities

Qualifications and Attributes

• Minimum Masters Degree in Economics and or related social science with at least 3 years experience in M & E work preferably in a donor funded environment
• Other skills include Statistical Analysis skills, Project management knowledge, Monitoring & evaluation, Performance management, Documentation, information management and reporting, results orientation; proactiveness; creativity; listening; judgment;
• Excellent writing, analytical, and quantitative skills.
• Strong ability to communicate technical details to various audiences.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Excellent problem solving skills

Research Assistant to Executive Director 

Ref. No RA/13

Reporting to the Executive Director, the Research Assistant will be required to conduct aspects of research including data collection, data entry, data analysis and report-writing.

Grade: KIP 6

Division: Executive Director’s Office

Reporting to: Executive Director

Supervisory Responsibilities: None

Key Responsibilities

• Carrying out pre- research investigations using public records databases and other internet sources;
• Administrative Support of the day-to-day operations of research projects;
• Participating in the collection of quantitative and qualitative data;
• Summarizing and analyzing data;
• Supporting proposal writing for grants and donor funded projects;
• Summarizing and explaining research findings and their implications;
• Preparing presentations
• Preparing findings for publication; and
• Reviewing and abstracting published research.

Qualifications and Attributes

• Minimum qualification of MA/Msc. in Economics and/or related areas, and at least One (1) year post masters experience in a policy research institution or university. They should have at least One (1) publication.
• Other skills include data collection, data entry into statistical software and analysis, and report writing.
• Excellent writing, analytical, and quantitative skills.
• Strong ability to communicate technical details to various audiences.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Terms and Application Procedure

KIPPRA offers competitive terms and conditions of employment. 

Successful candidates will be employed on a 3-year contract, renewable on the basis of performance.

Interested candidates are invited to submit an application letter indicating the reference number of position applied on both letter and envelope, copy of updated/detailed CV, copies of academic and professional certificates, current and expected salary, and names and contacts (telephone and e-mail) of three (3) professional referees who are familiar with the candidate’s qualifications and work experience. 

The application should be addressed to:

The Senior HR and Administration Officer,
Kenya Institute for Public Policy Research and Analysis,
Bishops Garden Towers, 2nd Floor, Bishops Road,
P.O. Box 56445-00200, City Square, 

Nairobi

Website: www.kippra.org

All email applications should be sent to: hr-july2013@kippra.or.ke

Applications should reach not later than close of business 26th July 2013.

Data Entry Clerk

An International Company is looking for a Data Entry Clerk.
 

The successful candidate MUST have a typing speed of 50 words per minute.
 

Salary: Ksh 25,000

 

Deadline: 26th July 2013
 

Applications:
 

Send your up to date CV to kate@summitrecruitment-kenya.com 
Summit Recruitment & Training, Blixen Court, Karen road, Karen
 

Only short listed candidates will be contacted. 

Please indicate in your email which position you are interested in. 

Only candidates stating current salary will be considered.

Please do not apply if you do not meet the requirements of the job

Vacancies

Our client in the motor vehicle industry is looking for candidates to fill in below positions.

 

Stores as a Storekeeper

Diploma in stores and purchases
 

Over three years working experience in the same position
 

Aged between 25-35 
 

Must be time conscious 
 

Can work under minimum supervision
 

Must be IT compliant
 

Starting salary 20k

Internal Auditor / Procurement Officer

• Diploma or degree in procurement with accounting option
• Must be IT compliant
• Must be time conscious
• Can work under minimum supervision
• Must have at least 3 years working experience in the same field

Age 28-35
 

Starting Salary 45K

A supervisor for body building workshop

Degree in mechanical engineering- production option 
 

Atleast 3 years Experience in a motor vehicle industry.
 

Must be IT compliant
 

Must be time conscious
 

Age 28 – 35 
 

Starting Salary 35k

Interested and qualified candidates should send their applications to recruitment@careerresources.co.ke before 19/07/2013. 

Please indicate the position you are applying as the subject of the email. 

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
 

CV’s should have recent colored passport photos, NSSF, NHIF, PIN, ID COPY and certificate of good conduct, Reference letters certified and all relevant documents

Feeds Factory Production Manager

Mukurwe-Ini Wakulima Dairy Ltd
 

Vacancy
 

Feeds Factory Production Manager
 

Applications are hereby invited from qualified candidates for the above post.
 

Requirements:-

• Have a Degree in Bachelor of Science in Animal Production and Nutrition.
• Experience of 3 years and above (in feeds production)
• Have demonstrated success in Feeds Production and Nutrition services.
• Aged 30 years and above.

Apply enclosing your testimonials, quoting your current and expected salary and your contacts to:-
 

The Human Resource Officer,
Mukurwe-Ini Wakulima Dairy Ltd,
P.O.Box 232-10103,
Mukurwe-Ini.
 

E-mail:humanresource@wakulimadairy.co.ke
 

Closing date is 26th July 2013 at 5.00pm.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Building Caretakers

Knight Frank has exciting opportunities for qualified, self-motivated and result oriented Building Caretakers in Nairobi, Mombasa & Malindi.
 

The successful candidates should have the minimum qualifications;

• Higher National Diploma in Building Construction or Higher National Diploma in any related technical field.
• Minimum 2 years experience in commercial or retail property management.
• Computer literate.
• Strong communication & interpersonal skills.

To apply, please send your CV with a one page cover letter to the address shown below by Friday 26th July 2013.
 

Head of HR & Administration
Knight Frank
Lion Place, Waiyaki Way
P.O. Box 39773 - 00623 

Nairobi
 

Applications can also be emailed to jobs@ke.knightfrank.com
 

Please note only short listed candidates will be contacted.

Website: www.knightfrank.com

Administrative and Financial Assistant

The European Commission’s Directorate General for Humanitarian Aid and Civil Protection (ECHO) seeks to recruit

Administrative and Financial Assistant
 

to complement its national staff team in the Regional Support Office - Nairobi
 

The position involves administrative and technical duties with responsibility of planning, assessing and executing all necessary office financial accounting functions following relevant ECHO and EC regulations.
 

Required Qualifications

• Minimum CPA Part I or ACCA Part II;
• Minimum of 5 years relevant working experience;
• Experience in accounting, budgeting, monitoring expenditure and maintenance of petty cash;
• Fluency in English, other European language (i.e. French) is an advantage;

Required Skills
 

Accuracy, dynamics, high sense of initiative and organisation, strong motivation, friendly and team worker, willing to accommodate different tasks in a flexible way, good communication skills reporting capacities and ability to meet deadlines.
 

Applications which do not meet minimum requirements will be automatically rejected
 

If you meet all above requirements a prerequisite is to fill the standard CV template available on the following linkhttp://eeas.europa.eu/delegations/kenya/documents/about_us/cv_en.pdf
 

Also apply in writing with CV, copies of the work certificates of previous employments, a recent passport photograph and daytime telephone contact to:
 

The Regional Administrative Coordinator,
European Commission Humanitarian Aid Department (ECHO),
P.O. Box 49991- 00100,
Nairobi
 

Latest by noon Friday 26th July 2013 in a sealed envelope indicating the position applied for on the envelope. 

Candidates who have not been contacted by 31st August 2013 should consider that they have not been selected.

Regional Sales Engineers

Regional Sales Engineers
 

Vacancies exist in the Davis & Shirtliff group for Sales Engineers for its Somali operations.
 

The principal job tasks being as follows: -

• Sales of specialised technical equipment.
• Customer development and retention.
• Frequent travel to customer sites.

The successful candidates will have the following attributes: -

• Somali or Kenya nationals fluent in Somali language and aged between 25-35 years.
• Graduate engineers with honours degree from a recognised university.
• Applicants with additional professional qualifications including fluency in Arabic will have a competitive advantage.

A competitive salary and usual large company benefits including medical and pension schemes are offered. 

The job will provide successful candidates with challenging opportunities to join a dedicated team of specialists in the water sector which has significant potential for future growth.

Applications should be sent to recruitment@dayliff.com and hard copies to be posted or delivered to the address below. 

The hard copy applications should include a CV that indicates email, daytime phone number, current salary, if employed, and how soon, if selected, the applicant would be available to begin work. 

Deadline: 31st July 2013

Protection Officer

Protection Officer

GOAL is seeking an ambitious and dynamic candidate to join its Kenya programme (GK) team based in Nairobi.

The role of the Protection Officer is to facilitate national and local level protection systems and formal protection structures (both Government, private and not for profit organisations) to promote effective protection and support to vulnerable children, youth (EVCYs) and other vulnerable groups. 

The officer will be responsible to maintain regular contact with partners and target institutions ensuring that child empowerment and protection projects are implemented in an effective and efficient manner.
 

Working as part of the GOAL protection team, the holder of this position’s key responsibility is to liaise with relevant authorities and other key stakeholders and organizations to ensure implementation of quality interventions.
 

For a full job description and requirements, please email to porecruit@ke.goal.ie

• Suitably qualified applicants are invited to apply by email only to keapplications@ke.goal.ie
• Please indicate the position you are applying for in the subject area of the email.
• Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.
• Closing date for applications is 5.00pm Friday 19th July 2013

Information Security Specialist at National Bank of Kenya

Information Security Specialist
 

Exciting opportunity in Banking with a dynamic team

National Bank of Kenya, one of the leading banks with a vision to becoming the Bank of choice in the provision of financial services within the region has an exciting opportunity for dynamic, experienced, self driven, result oriented professional to fill the following position:
 

Reporting to: The successful candidate will report to the Manager, Information Security and will be based at Head Office – ICT Division.
 

Role: The successful candidate will be responsible for recommending, implementing, and monitoring technology related security initiatives to secure the Bank’s Information Systems.

Key Responsibilities:

• Recommending policies to secure and protect the infrastructure, investigating and mitigating any breaches.
• Developing, implementing and enforcing the necessary security procedures, standards and measures.
• Analyzing potential security risks on all ICT systems which will involve continuous event analysis, correlation and reporting.
• Evaluating access and roles of various stakeholders with respect to network and systems security.
• Administering assigned security technologies and functions that include; firewalls, intrusion detection systems, authentication devices, content filtering systems, application interface security, incident response, and other security activities.
• Researching, evaluating, designing and implementing new/improved security software and/or devices that meet risk management objectives.
• Providing second level technical expertise in the identification and resolution of security related issues/events.

Position requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree in a computer related field.
• Masters degree in computer related field is highly desired.
• Must have the following certifications: MCSE, CCNA, CCSP or CISSP
• Minimum 5 years experience in the development, deployment and administration of network, operating systems, databases and computer systems in a multiplatform operating environment.
• Experience in risk assessments and forensic analysis.

Other requirements:

• Advanced knowledge of network security architecture and design, device configuration and operation, virtual private networking, firewall and IPS, authentication and encryption, risk assessment methodologies and tools.
• Knowledge in implementing data protection and integrity, Windows and Unix/Linux OS configuration, authentication, and security protocols.
• In-depth understanding of customer facing channels such as Online Banking, Mobile Banking and ATMs
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

The Position attracts competitive compensation including staff benefits.
 

Interested and suitable qualified individuals should forward their application showing out how they meet the requirements and enclosing detailed CV, Copies of their academic and professional certificates, day time telephone contacts and addresses of their professional relevant referees to reach the undersigned by Wednesday 24th July, 2013.
 

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
 

The General Manager
Human Resources
National Bank of Kenya Ltd
P. O. Box 72866 – 00200
Nairobi.
 

To find more about National Bank, visit our website atwww.nationalbank.co.ke

Graphic Design Graduate

A vast growing company seeks a Graphic Design Graduate with strong IT skills.

Ideal candidate must have attention to detail, internet skills, initiative and drive as well as excellent Ms Office applications including Adobe Applications.

The position will offer great opportunity to learn about e-marketing and social media.

A passion to learn, drive and initiative are essential for this role.

Duties:

    Graphic Design with Adobe Applications
    Social media
    Web development

Salary: KShs. 25,000

Deadline: 20th July 2013

Applications:

To send your up to date CV and a Cover letter to

grace@summitrecruitment-kenya.com
Summit Recruitment & Training, Blixen Court,
Karen Road, Karen

Only short listed candidates will be contacted.

Please indicate in your email which position you are interested in.

Only candidates stating current salary will be considered.

Please do not apply if you do not meet the requirements of the job

Wrigley Technical Operators

Job Title: Technical Operators

Summary:

The Wrigley Company is the world's largest manufacturer of chewing gum.

A subsidiary of the MARS Company, a global leader in the chocolate and pet-food categories and one of the largest privately owned businesses.

At Wrigley, we love what we do and are passionate about our people. People in over 150 countries enjoy our brands everyday.

Our secret to success is ensuring our associates treat the business as if it were their own and ensuring that we harness the individual strengths of our people.

We also place great emphasis on being a responsible company with an eye on the future.

Job Purpose

We are looking for vibrant, passionate and self driven individuals who possess excellent communication and presentation skills to fill the position of Technical Operators.

The position holder will perform first level of operation & maintenance of equipment and the manual movement of material in the production area.

This will entail preparation of equipment before starting up the line, raw materials as per recipe, escalating quality/food safety issues to machine technicians, cleaning production lines, machine checks & preventive maintenance etc.

Basic mechanical knowledge is required on use of mechanical tools and reading basic drawings.

An understanding of safety, quality and SOPs is also necessary.

Key Responsibilities

    Perform preventive maintenance tasks as assigned by the Machine Technicians per standard PM schedule
    Prepare materials and equipment before starting up the line equipment  and adjusts minor  parameters as per the standard process parameters
    Escalate any process that does not conform to safety, food safety, quality issues to machine technicians and line technicians
    Responsible for batch making with all the ingredients in line preparation of chewing gum.
    Critical cleaning tasks that include; powder filter cleaning, cleaning of depositors; die plate opening and cleaning; cleaning during changeovers; handling hazardous chemicals as per food safety guidelines.
    Perform manual movement of materials and cleaning within the production area; this includes; loading glucose drums; chemicals movement and storage; material ordering etc
    Responsible for checking product quality, labelling of pallets; rejected show boxes ,weighing & emptying bins etc
    Promote sustainability and environment practices e.g. mminimize and optimize rework generation and usage as per the procedures; minimize the scrap generation; segregated of wastes as per the waste management procedure; optimize the usage of water, energy etc.

Requirements

    0 Level + Certificate course in Mechanical Engineering or related field- Artisan Level 1 (Trade Test 1)
    1-2 years SIMILAR experience in a food manufacturing set up where GMP, TPM, HACCP or ISO is in place
    Excellent command of English language
    Ability to read and implement Safety , food safety and operational procedures
    Basic mechanical knowledge on tools and reading basic mechanical drawings;
    An understanding of safety, quality, audits and operational procedures
    Understands manufacturing standards and escalation procedures

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 end of day Friday 26th July 2013 to:

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.

Call Centre Manager

An International Company based in Nairobi is looking for a Call Centre Manager.

Requirements:

Successful candidate must have supervised or Managed a Call Centre for Minimum 3 years + have proven track record.

Salary: Depends on experience

Deadline: 29th July 2013

Applications:

Send your up to date CV to kate@summitrecruitment-kenya.com
Summit Recruitment & Training,
Blixen Court, Karen road,
Karen

Only short listed candidates will be contacted.

Please indicate in your email which position you are interested in.

Only candidates stating current salary will be considered.

Please do not apply if you do not meet the requirements of the job

CCTV Technician Job in Nairobi (KShs 20K)

CCTV Technician

Salary KShs 20,000

Top choice surveillance Ltd is located in Westlands and is a distributor of CCTV & related security products in Kenya.

We are in one of the fastest growing industries and we are looking for experienced CCTV and access control system installers. Position will consist of designing, installing, troubleshooting, programming and starting up commercial CCTV and access control systems in the local market.

We are looking for an experienced and vibrant young person.

Duties and responsibilities

    Install and configure Access Control Systems, Analog & IP CCTV Systems, DVR's & NVR's,  Telephone Entry Systems and associated structured cabling
    Integrate CCTV, access control systems and other electronic systems through installation, software, certification, service and maintenance
    Plan, analyse and design detailed schematics, wire diagrams and site plans and implement, test, and troubleshoot systems.
    Coordinate and conduct customer site surveys and technical Implementation of systems with the company and customer contacts.
    Provide systems engineering support, technical expertise and support direct interaction with customers.
    Verify designed systems and assess installed system performance and operation through documented testing protocols, terminations, customer requirements, and troubleshooting.
    Make recommendations to improve system  performance.
    Recommend solutions to installation and customer delivery problems.
    Lead working groups and must be able to perform independently and within groups and responsibility for assigned personnel. .
    Additional duties include communicating project status, deliverables, priorities, and contingencies.
    Participates in bid and proposal system design, technical writing, and other assigned efforts.
    Produce cost models, bills of materials, and field documentation as required.

Requirements

    Experience in installation of CCTV and access control systems in commercial environment.
    Diploma in engineering/instrumentation or equivalent experience
    Ability to read and interpret blue prints and schematics.
    Functional and technical skills, action oriented, electronic systems knowledge and strong verbal communication, a must.
    Knowledge of computer networks, switches, IP addresses, routers, and modems.
    Must be able to work in outdoor environments and confined spaces, be comfortable working on step ladders, extension ladders ability to routinely lift, push, or pull packages of up to 25kg.
    Excellent communication skills, strong work ethic and ability to work alone.
    Able to identify, and resolve complex issues.
    Certificate of good conduct

Qualified person with the required skills are invited to submit an application letter, detailed curriculum vitae, three work related referees and contact details to bgakere@yahoo.com.