Head of Operations Job in Nairobi

Position: Head of Operations

Location: Nairobi

Industry: Cleaning

Our client seeks a qualified Head of Operations to implement company policies and to provide leadership to the operations staff, ensuring that they share and reflect the company’s mission, values and aspiration.

We are looking for an individual who has worked at a senior management level and must have foresight, management focus and a firm grasp of the operational realities of the cleaning industry.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide effective leadership to the Department in fulfilling its mission as determined by the Board.
• Ensure that the Board is fully engaged in all strategic decisions which affect the Department and implement the decisions of the Board.
• As the Accounting Officer for the Department, ensure that the Board is advised if its actions or policies are compatible with the financial plans, with the Department’s financial regulations and procedures.
• Organize, direct and manage the Department and lead the staff, providing inspiring and motivating leadership to the operations team
• Promote discipline and good conduct and encourage commitment of staff, leading by example.
• Contribute to the training & development of staff to ensure the effective implementation of policies and systems agreed by the senior management team.
• Prepare annual estimates of expenditure for consideration and approval by the Board and manage the budget and resources within the estimates approved by the Board.
• Ensure that there is proper and effective operation of financial, planning and management controls.
• Co-operate with colleagues in the senior management team to ensure that the Department offers the highest quality service to its clients and foster a culture of excellence and innovation.
• Develop and maintain quality standards appropriate and consistent with the company’s quality policy.

Qualifications/experience

• A Degree in Business administration/management or a related field from a recognized institution
• A master’s degree and a diploma in hotel management or housekeeping and laundry will be an added advantage.
• Minimum 5 years relevant experience in a recognized institution in a senior management position.
• Track record of achievements in previous engagements with excellent knowledge of the rules governing higher education
• Good leadership skills and business acumen

If you meet the mentioned job criteria kindly send your CV and application to recruit@humantalentrecruit.com before 25th April, 2013.

Indicate the position applied for, your current and expected salary on the subject line.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted

Planning Interiors Ltd Project Coordinator Job in Kenya

Dynamic People Consulting is recruiting a Project Coordinator for one of its clients, Planning Interiors Ltd (PIL) - a leading professional interior design firm in East Africa.  

The jobholder’s primary responsibility is ensuring organizational effectiveness by contributing to the development and implementation of the organization’s strategies, policies and practices.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Monitor and evaluate work scheduling and project creep, towards reducing project creep and  managing delays
• Work with the management in ensuring the company has strong risk management processes and procedures that safe-guard the interests of the company and its clients
• Assist in the management and implementation of the Balanced Scorecard through setting up of effective measurement systems, analysis and reporting on performance
• Participate in implementation of PIL’s management information system – introducing accountability, document standardization and training on the same

The successful Candidate should have the following qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field
• Five  years’ relevant work experience, two of which should have been in a supervisory/managerial position
• Accounting qualification and/or work experience is an  added  advantage
• Demonstrate a high level of initiative and attention to detail
• Energetic, resourceful , assertive, with good supervisory skills
• Must  be goals & results oriented, and good with follow up
• Ability to work under pressure and with short time lines, schedule and prioritize projects, accept criticism and other ideas.
• Must be a team leader, a problem solver, enthusiastic and with ability to multi-task and motivate others.
• Excellent Interpersonal and communication skills 

If you believe you qualify for this position, please apply for the position by uploading your CV to our website: www.dpckenya.comand apply under Vacancies.

Only qualified candidates shall be contacted

Business Line Manager Job in Kenya

Job Title: Business Line Manager
Are you looking for your next sales challenge? 

Does venturing into new markets excite you? 

Then our client is looking for you! 

Our client seeks to recruit a Business Line Manager who will be responsible for developing and supporting a unique recruitment services business unit.

The ideal candidate should have a minimum of three (3) years sales experience in the services sector, an undergraduate degree and a demonstrated understanding of the Human Resource industry. 

Candidates with people management experience will have an added advantage.

The Business Line Manager will be required to:

• Undertake business development activities from lead generation to deals closure in line with set targets
• Manage key accounts to maintain and grow market share with new and existing clients
• Manage and monitor the performance of staff at unit level
• Oversee back office operations at unit level
• Manage and monitor the unit’s financial performance

Mandatory Requirements

• Three years sales experience preferably in a service environment
• An undergraduate degree preferably in a business related field

Other Requirements

• Supervisory experience, preferably of a team of at least three people
• Strong interpersonal and negotiation skills
• Operating knowledge of financial management
• Knowledge of the human resource industry will be an added advantage

How to Apply
 

If you are qualified and up to the challenge visit www.altimaafrica.com/careers.php and apply online by 6th July 2012, 5pm.
 

Please note that only qualified candidates will be contacted.

ITU Young Innovators Competition

YOUNG INNOVATORS COMPETITION - YOUR INNOVATION ON A WORLD STAGE

This is your opportunity to shine a global ICT spotlight on your innovative ideas and digital creativity. Enter the Young Innovators Competition at ITU Telecom World 2012 to show the world how your fresh thinking and talent for technology can provide real-world solutions to real-world problems and change the future for the better. Showcase your innovation on a truly international stage and win the chance to access development workshops, industry expertise and the unparalleled networking potential of World 2012.

• Are you 18-25 years old?
• Do you have an innovative ICT-based concept or project?
• Are you in need of resources to take the next step?
• Are you a social entrepreneur?

If your answer is yes to these questions, this could be just the competition for you. Any solution using innovative ICT to support development, from concepts to mature projects can compete to win!

Finalists will be invited to join us at ITU Telecom World 2012 in Dubai, where they will receive the following:

• Up to CHF 10,000 in prize money: great concepts can win up to CHF 5,000; innovative projects can win up to CHF 10,000.
• Industry mentorship: benefit from intensive one-on-one sessions with high level industry mentors, plus their ongoing support over a one-year development period.
• Hands-on Workshop: training sessions focusing on developing entrepreneurial skills.
• Networking: Opportunities to build relationships with top ICT names from industry,  governments, academia and peers.
• Showcase at the InnovatorSpace: demo your submission to our influential audience.

Enter the young innovators competition today! Click here to submit your application.

Use the documents on the right hand side of this page to help prepare your application. Should you require any further information in the meantime, please contact us at: young.innovators@itu.int

http://world2012.itu.int/young-innovators-competition

House to let in Syokimau, Kenya

177sq.m bungalow to let in Syokimau, large bedrooms, dinning room and kitchen, sunken lounge, large grilled windows, tastefully fitted with doors and wardrobes, mature garden, 2km from Mombasa Rd on a good weather road, own compound, perimeter wall, water, electricity. Asking rent 35,000 per month. Call owner: 0722 649 254

Toyota Duet on Quick Sale

A manual gear Toyota duet is on sale.

KBE,Year 2002.

380,000 Negotiable

Very clean. 

Call 0725 837 705 / 0751 087 332

Cyber Cafe, MPESA and Kinyozi Shop for Sale in Bondo Kenya

I want to sell my business located in Bondo Town next to Bondo University College.
 

It is a all in one business containing;

8 networked computers (3.0/512/40gb)
 

1 copier (Kyocera - Brand new) Still under warranty - Taskalfa 180
 

1 Lasser jet printer (Having copying, Scanning and printing option)
 

2 HP Deskjet printers (Color) With printing, Fax, Scanner and copying options
 

1 heavy duty Laminator
 

1 spiral Binder
 

1 Big stapler for book binding
 

1 Fixed wireless terminal - Connecting to all networks (Airtel, Safaricom, Orange and Yu)
 

1 Airtime vending machines
 

1 established Kinyozi functional
 

1 MPESA wing in a steel reinforced Enclosure
 

Freezer for sodas (Still under warranty)
 

Sharing the same fence with the university
 

2 trained staff (Maybe changed due to management issues)

The shop is operating already and has a daily gross income of average 4,200 (Net income of 2,500)

The owner is proceeding for further studies hence the sale. Asking Ksh. 500,000

Payment Options: By Cash, Bankers cheque

Contact Mr Onyango:  Mobile: 0722-624-739
 

or e mail: shop1@onyango.net

Capitol Hill Realtors Plots for Sale

1. Lukenya near Daystar University

Size: 100*100 (60 plots).

Document: title deed

Kshs 2.8M

2. Rongai Rimpa estate Past Kandisi police station

Size 50*100

Documents: Title deed

Price: Kshs 1.3M

3. Kerarapon 14th drive

Size:  100*100.

Document: Ready title deed

Price: Kshs 4.2M


4. Kinangop

Size: 1 acre with an incomplete stone house.

Document: title deed

Price: Kshs 4M

5. Kitengela Milimani near SDA Church

Size: 50*100.

Document: title deed

Price: Kshs 700,000

6. Kitengela near Acacia school

Size 50*100.

Document: title deed

Price Kshs 850,000

7. Kitengela  Milimani 3Km from Kitengela town

Size 50*100.

Document: title deed

Price: Kshs 800,000

8. Kitengela Yukos 1Km from the tarmac road

Size 50*100.

Document: Title deed

Price Kshs 1.2M

9. Kitengela Muingai 600M from the tarmac

Size: 50*100.

Ready title deeds @Kshs 1.5M

10. Kitengela past Thorn Grove 6.5 Km from shopping centre but near upcoming university.

Size: 100*100

Document: Title deed available

Price:Kshs 650,000

11. Kitengela near Proposed KCA University 7km from the Namanga road Koropoi.

Size: 100*100

Document: Title deed available

Price: Kshs 600,000 per acre

12. Kitengela opposite Police Sacco 50M from the road

Size: two 100*100 Plots

Document: Title deed

Price: 2.5M offer on buying two plot 4.8M


13. Kitengela Kisaju 1.5km from Main tarmac road near the secondary school

Size: ¼ acre plot

Documents: with Title deed.

Price: kshs 850,000

14. Kiserian 1.5 KM from Kiserian town and 200M from tarmac road

Size:  seven 50*100 plots.

Document title deed

Price: KShs  1.6M

15. Kiserian 1.5 KM from Kiserian town and 200M from tarmac road

Size: two100*100 plots.

 Document: title deed

Price: kshs 2.5 M

16. Syokimau shopping centre

Size:  50*100 plot.

Document: title deed 

Price: Kshs 2M

17. Kajiado Namanga (Between Mailitisa and Gapapai) Road touching tarmac road

Size:  177 acres

Document: title deed

Price: 600,000 per acre.

18. Kahawa Sukari Muranga road end of tarmac

Size: 100*100

Document: with title deed

Price: Kshs 5.5M

19. Kangundo road Koma Behind KCB

Size: 30 acres

Document: Title deed

Price: kshs 1M per acre

20. Maimahiu prime plots Next to Narok road

Size: seven 50*100 plots

Title deed available

Price: Kshs350, 000

21. Njiru

Size: 40*60 with developed 2 bedroom house

Document: with allotment letter

Price Kshs 750,000

22. Kiserian 1.5 KM from Kiserian town and 200M from tarmac road

Size: 50*100.

Document: title deed

Price: KShs 1.6M

23. Katani 6km from the road

Size: 1/8 acre

Document: with title deed

Price: Kshs 600,000

24. Kamulu Ruai shopping centre and 200m from the tarmac road

Size: 40*60

Document: Title deed

Price: 550,000

25. Nyeri Marua

Size: 1 acre fronting a river

Title deed- free hold

Price: Kshs 1.1 M

26. Rongai at Acacia

Size: slightly bigger than a ¼ plot (0.12HA).

Document: title deed

Price:  Kshs 4M

27. Ruiru on Bypass

Size: 1 and ¼ acre Commercial plot

Document: Free old title deed

Price Kshs 18M

For Detail call Eric:


Tel.: +254 727 344 944

capitolhillrealtorsltd@gmail.com

info@capitolhillrealtors.co.ke
Capitol Hill Realtors Ltd,
1st Flr, Ring Road Court,
Ring Road,Westlands,
P.O. Box 585-00606,
Nairobi.

CBD Moi Avenue - Stall for Sale

I am selling a business stall in CBD busy Moi Avenue street very ideal for salon or business requiring water /electricity utilities.

The stall is already beautifully designed with a gypsum roof,down lighters,and a ruff cast wall and beautiful wall painting to create warm ambiance.

Also included is an own electricity meter and water system.

The sale / asking price is ksh.350,000 (which includes the goodwill,design work and the water/electricity connections)

Hurry while the shop exists!!!!

Contact owner through 0733 212 375 for further directions on how to get the shop.

Land and house for sale in Kitengela

Eighth acre of land ( 2 choices) residential in new valley kitengela is up for sale asking price is ksh1.1million. The plot is located 1.7kms off main road from kitengela town.

Quater  acre of land kitengela ,koronpoi touching tarmac is up for
sale ,asking price is ksh3.2 million.
 

Quater  acre of land kitengela chuna estate is up for sale, asking
price is ksh1.6 million.

A 2 br house in kitengela is up for sale,asking ksh:2.9m

• This house is a two bed-roomed built in a 1/8 acre of land ,surrounded with a permanent wall.
•  It is located in kitengela town and it is 1.8 kilometers off nairobi namanga highway and the 1.8 kilometers access road has morrum .
•  Facilities that it have is piped water, about 15 000 liters underground water tank, well spaced
  parking area, but electricity is yet though the last electricity post is 200 meters away.
• In addition the area has Masonite houses surrounding,railway station which is upcoming and a police post is 200 meters away.asking ksh:2.9m.The land title is free hold.

contact:peter mwangi
cell:0721 561 664.

Dhanush Infotech Service Desk Agents, Functional Consultants (French) and Oracle Apps Financials Techno-Functional Consultant (Africa) Jobs in Nairobi Kenya

Walk in Interviews: 18th and 19th May 2012

Dhanush Infotech is one of the fastest growing IT Companies in Africa with Headquarters in Nairobi.
 

We are looking for the following ambitious Team to strengthen our operations.
 

1. Service Desk Agents (Kenya) Nairobi and other countries of Africa.
 

Excellent oral and written communication skills in either French or English, or both.
 

Ability to provide technical support over the phone; good phone skills, professional demeanor, previous customer service experience strongly desired.
 

Ability to handle constantly changing flow of traffic; remain productive during slow times, be able to multitask effectively during busy times, exercise patience and professionalism during stressful situations..
 

Working knowledge of common computer operating systems and software applications.
 

Graduate / Diploma holders in IT are prefered.
 

2. Functional Consultants (French) Nairobi and other countries of Africa.

• Functional consulting on Oracle Apps Financials / Supply Chain / HRMS and French speaking (Mandatory).
• Involve in solution designing both in functional and technical phases, guide and execute technical team.
• Responsible for all day-to-day aspects of managing client expectations, goals and objectives.
• Involve in solution strategy, work closely with Delivery Managers/ Project Managers to develop implementation plan, and keep all the team members informed of project plans for smooth implementation.

3. Oracle Apps Financials: Techno- Functional Consultant (Africa)
 

Applicants should have 4 to 7 years in Oracle Financials with at least 3-4 full life cycle implementations and overall good domain experience; should have experience in micro to macro management both in functional and technical phases, guidance and execution of projects; possess good skills in Analysis,
Designing, Coding and Development and should be strong in PL/SQL.
 

In case unable to come, please send your profile (CV) to hrafrica@dhanushinfotech.com
 

P.O. Box 29839 00202 KNH | Rahimtullah Towers, 3rd Floor | Next to British High
Commission, Upper Hill Road | Nairobi | Kenya 

Phone: +254 202714486
 

• India • USA • Africa • Australia • Papua New Guinea

Office Space to share in CBD

Office space to share in CBD Moi Avenue.

Facilities:

Desk

Unlimited internet

Hot & Cold water

Reliable power supply

Accessible from 7am-7pm

The office is clean and suitable for someone looking for a work station.

Cost: Kshs. 5,000/= per month. No deposit. No bills.

Call: 0715 579757 or 0722 109 528 

2 Acre Land for Sale (500M Off Meru - Nanyuki Road)

There is a 2acre land on sale in Meru.

It is located 500metres off Meru - Nanyuki road.

Water is available and the price is KShs 350,000 per acre.

For more details call the owner through 0722 481 427

Glucometer Distribution Business for Sale

Blood Sugar Monitoring Systems (Glucometers & Strips) distribution business located in Nairobi for sale.

- Exclusive distribution rights for the region

- Established retail outlets country-wide

- Recognized brand

- Customers all over the country

- High re-order rate

- Excellent margins

- High annual revenues

Asking Price. Kshs 1 million (less stock)

Interested parties contact us on wainbells@gmail.com

hops and Offices to Let Accra Trade Centre Nairobi

Modern shopping complex Located along Accra Road

Stalls / shops

Rent – KShs. 14,500/=

3 months security deposit

Office Space

Lettable area – 2570 sq ft

3 months security deposit

Call: 0700450133

Mercy Corps - Business Officers Jobs

Business Officer 

5 Positions

Nyanza, Rift Valley, Central province, Western province, Nairobi

Mercy Corps works amid disasters, conflicts, chronic poverty and instability to unleash the potential of people who can win against impossible odds. Since 1979, Mercy Corps has provided $1 billion in assistance to people in 82 nations.

Supported by headquarters offices in North America, Europe, and Asia, the agency's unified global programs employ 3,500 staff worldwide and reach 9 million people in more than 40 countries. Over the last five years, more than 90 percent of the agency's resources have been allocated directly to programs that help people in need.

Mercy Corps has recently been awarded a 3-year program under USAID’s Yes Youth Can initiative, covering six regions in Kenya: Western, Nyanza, Rift Valley, Central, Nairobi and Coast.

The core of this program is The Tahidi Youth Fund (TYF), which will be a youth-owned, youth-led and youth-managed financial facility to support local solutions for community economic development as it grows in value.

This program aims to appropriately empower Kenyan youth (18–34 years) to strengthen their socio-economic and political stakes through youth-led and managed initiatives and institutions.

The TYF will in the first three years provide sustainable financial and skills development assistance to approximately 200,000 youth through a variety of youth-identified social and economic community development projects.

General Position Summary

Working under the direction of the Grant Coordinator, the Business Officer will ensure field-level and institutional compliance with the TYF grant operations manual and any other additional guiding policy under this program..

This position will work with other Business Officers and other stakeholders in a designated geographical area of operations, in order to engage directly with qualifying Youth Bunges (which are mobilized by the Yes Youth Can-Regional projects) to provide Community Development Grants The Business Officer will execute a standardized grant application process and procedure in a transparent, client friendly manner.

The Business Officer is a key function in fraud prevention and grant management at the field level.

Essential Job Functions

• Engage directly with qualifying Youth Bunges in an efficient, transparent, client-friendly manner in order to provide Community Development Grants to Youth Bunges.
• Provide qualifying Youth Groups with all information regarding the processes, policies and procedures of applying for a TYF Community Development Grant. Specifically highlighting the role and responsibility of the Youth Group.
• Work in a respectful, transparent manner with the Youth Groups by creating an environment in which the Youth Groups are provided an equal space and opportunity to lead the grant application process in conjunction with the TYF Business Officer.
• Drive a client-friendly “front office” service delivery process to all Youth Bunges that are engaged.
• Work with the field Finance Officer to ensure smooth disbursement of funds to the Youth Bunges.
• Ability to provide minimal technical assistance across a variety of areas such as: agriculture, light manufacturing, horticulture, technology etc. etc.
• Work with the TYF team to gradually and effectively utilize information from the data base for future strategic planning of the fund from the 3rd year of operation.
• Ensure proper filing of all hard copy documents and correspondences of clients.
• Maintain a client file for all Youth Groups who apply for a TYF Grant.
• Oversee effective communication and conduct outreach to all TYF potential clients on procedures for accessing funds, including time frames.
• Present monthly fund updates to TYF management team.

Supervisory Responsibility: 

Accountability Reports Directly To: Grant Coordinator

Works Directly With: Relevant Field Level Colleagues and Mercy Corps Kenya Head Office Team

Knowledge and Experience: 

• Five or more years of work experience with increasing responsibilities. Solid experience from the private sector preferred
• Experience implementing, monitoring and managing Community Development projects at the field-level
• Bachelor's degree in economic development, or development related filed is preferred. A professional grant making training is desirable
• 2 years’ experience in grants making and management especially under a USAID grant.
• Experience in identifying and managing fraud within the NGO, public or private sector preferred
• Strong organizational and planning skills
• Advanced computer skills in MS Office programs, particularly Excel
• Excellent oral and written English skills
• Previous hands-on experience implementing a program of a large community projects portfolio
• Thorough understanding of project management cycle
• Proven project management experience

Success Factors

• Zero tolerance for fraud
• Demonstrated understanding of multiple business environments
• Demonstrated ability to provide leadership and communicate effectively with team members to ensure achievement of overall program objectives
• Demonstrated ability to provide leadership and communicate effectively with target clients to ensure achievement of overall program objectives
• Proven ability to learn quickly, take initiative, and be accountable for results
• Even temperament and a good sense of humor are appreciated
• Commitment to transparency, accountability and compliance with donor, organizational and national policies and regulations
• Any other duties as assigned by supervisor and characteristic to the position

Living/Environmental Conditions:

The position will be based in one of the five regions in Kenya: Western, Nyanza, Rift Valley, Central, or Nairobi with 75% field travel.

Interested candidates who meet the above required qualifications and experience should submit on or before January 6, 2012, 10:00 AM a cover letter, detailed Curriculum Vitae (CV) listing three professional references (including a recent supervisor) to hrkenya@ke.mercycorps.org

Applicants must clearly indicate on the email subject “Application for the position of Business officer”.

Applications without this subject heading will be disqualified.

Please do not attach any certificates.

(Only qualified short-listed candidates will be contacted)

Club Oxygen in Umoja Nairobi For Sale

General retail club in Umoja is on sale. 

Name: Club Oxygen

Location: Umoja "Jasho near Mutindwa"

Price: KShs 450,000

Contact person:Sammy Mbiti or Josphine Mutati

Contact no: 0733240847 / 0720063604.

E-mail: sammymtt@gmail.com

Partner Africa Head of Capacity Building, Enterprise and Partnerships Job in Nairobi

Partner Africa is a pioneer in ethical and socially responsible business practice, providing ethical audits, impact assessments, training and consulting services across 20 countries to international brands, retailers, producers and the smallholder sector.

We are now recruiting for the following position:

Title: Head of Capacity Building, Enterprise and Partnerships

Location: Nairobi, Kenya

Partner Africa is seeking to fill a new role with the organisation, to lead on capacity-building, enterprise and partnerships.

This position is full-time and will be based in Nairobi, Kenya.

Partner Africa is committed to improving its programme development and quality across all its current partnerships,projects and capacity building work as well as new initiatives in ethical trade.

This post will build and manage our international and local partnership agreements in ethical trade and support the development of our capacity building activities within the training department.

This post will support our ethical trade programme work through programme development, effective preparation of major funding proposals, and project management, building capacity of all partners.

Requirements:

The successful candidate will have:

• A degree in rural enterprise, business, development or a related discipline
• At least eight years’ experience of working in a senior project/programme role
• Existing knowledge of and relationships in international values chains – tea, coffee, vegetables, flowers, fruit etc
• Experience of working on ethical trade standards in public private partnerships in Africa
• Knowledge and experience of programme cycle management
• Previous experience in preparation of programme proposals for funding agencies

Further details are available upon request

Interested candidates are asked to send a copy of their CV, along with a cover note, and salary expectations to info@partnerafrica.org.

The closing date for consideration of candidates is December 16th, 2011.

We will review all applications and respond to the successful candidates after December 12th with details regarding an interview.

We kindly ask for no phone calls as this process will be managed via email.

VSF Belgium Technical Advisor to the Livestock Epidemio-surveillance Southern Sub-Project (LESP) Job in Juba South Sudan

VSF-Belgium is a recognized developmental International NGO founded in 1995 working with disadvantaged communities to increase their standards of living, improve food security and livelihood sustainability through improved animal health and animal production.

In East Africa, our programmes focus on community based animal health services, capacity building of local institutions and governments, conflict mitigation and sustainable natural resource management.

Position: Technical Advisor to the Livestock Epidemio-surveillance Southern Sub-Project (LESP)

Duty Station: Juba, South Sudan

Deadline for Application: 11/11/2011

Availability: Immediately

Context

VSF Belgium has been supporting the eradication of rinderpest from Southern Sudan and the development of epidemio-surveillance systems since 2001.

With the advent of peace in 2005 and the establishment of the Ministry of Animal Resources and Fisheries (MARF) in South Sudan, the LESP Southern Sub-Project supported the final stages of rinderpest eradication and building the capacity of MARF to establish an effective and sustainable disease surveillance system and to develop policies on control of priority livestock diseases, animal health service delivery and other key livestock development issues.

LESP is a 5 year European Union (EU) funded project with a total budget of EURO 3,55 million and is implemented in partnership with the Republic of South Sudan MARF.

Role

• Manage the Livestock Epidemio-surveillance Southern Sub-Project in close co-ordination with MARF, Government of South Sudan, and ensure objectives and targets are met.
• Provide technical advice to MARF on all aspects of LESP.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

• Responsible for management of LESP funds and inputs, follow up of expenditure and checking of financial reports in line with EU procedures and assist MARF to plan for and report on the utilisation of LESP funds & inputs.
• Responsible for the timely submission of necessary reports and other documents to the donor in line with EU procedures and assist MARF to prepare work plans, budget amendments & narrative reports.
• Support the day-to-day implementation of project activities by MARF, working closely with the MARF LESP Co-ordinator and other personnel designated to work on the project.
• Attend and act as secretary for LESP North-South Steering Committee meetings and attend LESP Southern Sub-Project Technical Committee meetings and working group meetings.
• Manage the LESP project personnel; work plans, performance management, project meetings and recruitment
• Assist in the identification of short-term consultants to conduct studies and training for the project. Manage and provide advice and support to project consultants to ensure their missions are successful.
• Advise and support MARF to develop the epidemio-surveillance system for South Sudan: organise and facilitate meetings and workshops, establishment of animal health database, training of veterinarians and animal health workers in epidemiosurveillance.
• Support the improvement of veterinary diagnostic capacity.
• Promote good communication and information-sharing between MARF and other stakeholders in the livestock sector; support and attend livestock co-ordination meetings, support the preparation of newsletters and other communication materials.
• Support MARF policy development process for priority animal diseases.
• Co-ordination with other stakeholders in the livestock sector and other related livestock projects that are being implemented in South Sudan.
• Support the implementation of the LESP exit strategy
• Promote and participate in knowledge management within VSF Belgium.

Essential or Minimum Requirements

Education

• Degree in Veterinary Medicine
• Post-graduate qualification in relevant discipline preferably in Veterinary Epidemiology

Knowledge and experience

• At least 10 years of experience at programme management level in livestock development
• Experience with Community based animal health and use of participatory methods
• Experience in training, facilitation, coaching, capacity-building of local partners
• Experience in working with multiple stakeholders
• Experience in working with government
• Experience of livestock disease surveillance
• Experience of working with of pastoralist communities
• Fluent in written and spoken English

Skills

• Excellent managerial skills (planning, organizing, leading, controlling)
• Excellent coordination skills
• Strong communication skills
• Good reporting skills,
• Ability to prepare and present issues at all levels
• Good networking skills
• Good negotiation skills
• Good team builder
• Computer literacy

Attitudes

• Identify him/herself with the mission, vision and values of VSF-B
• Display intercultural and gender sensitivity
• Respect in dealing with others

Flexibility

• Affinity for NGO work in general
• Ability to cope with uncertain and difficult working and living environment.
• Transparent and accountable
• Willingness to travel

Desirable Requirements

• Fluency in written and/or spoken Arabic an advantage.
• Experience in South Sudan is an advantage

Please send your application letter, CV and list of 3 references by e-mail (reference “LESP advisor”) on or before 11/11/2011 to recruitment@vsfb.or.ke

This vacancy is open to male and female candidates.

Only short listed candidates will be contacted.

For more information: www.vsfbelgium.org

Logistics Officer- East Africa

Job Description

Action for Women is looking for a qualified & motivated committed person to with working with the vulnerable in society to fill the position of Logistics Officer based in Kampala with travel to programme location and operations.

The Job is to Plan, direct and co-ordinate the operations of projects & programme and maintain systems and procedures for operating efficiency. Manage staff for optimum performance for Action for Women

Responsibilities

Under the supervision of the Country Director, the Logistics Officer is responsible for the following duties: Prepare logistics and support plans, deployment timelines and budget requirements for planned or new operations; Develop logistical plans for existing operations; Develop logistics contingency plans; Develop plans for downsizing or liquidation; Develop and implement methodologies and tools to enable effective execution of logistic plans; Formulate Standard Operating Procedures; Manage logistics operations, including, material and personnel; Ensure timely, accountable and cost-effective delivery cargos and personnel; Ensure that supervised staff members are adequately trained and cross-trained; Identify additional training needs to achieve high working standards; Coordinate and provide logistics support to ongoing air, land, river or rail operations; Ensure that logistics requirements take account of gender-specific needs; Coordinate logistics activities with procurement, finance, humanitarian affairs and other substantive units; Develop and implement Logistics support policy, procedures and methodologies to the common benefit of all mission units; Prepare reports on personnel and material movements and other operational logistics issues; Participate in technical survey missions for new missions and; Identify, plan and manage special logistics operations; Ensure that accurate and complete accounting, reporting and internal control systems are functioning and that all relevant records are maintained; Prepare logistics preparedness reviews Guide and supervise the work of new/junior logistics officers or staff; Assume responsibilities of certifying officer upon request; Perform other related tasks as required.

Competencies

Professionalism - Strong personal initiative and willingness to accept responsibilities; comprehensive grasp of logistics operations and practices; ability to deploy to remote locations and to operate independently in austere environment on short notice for limited duration; commitment to implementing the goal of gender equality by ensuring the equal participation and full involvement of women and men in all aspects of peace operations. Leadership - Ability to manage and mentor a technical team by demonstrating leadership. Communication - Good communication skills including ability to prepare and present concise oral and written logistics operations reports, briefings, updates and other documentation; ability to conduct meetings. Management - Demonstrated management skills. Planning and Organizing - Ability to establish priorities and to plan, coordinate and monitor work plans. Judgment/Decision Making - Sound judgment in applying technical expertise to resolve a rank of issues/problems. Client Orientation - Good negotiating skills and ability to influence others to reach agreement. Technological Awareness - Ability to develop and operate common database software, spreadsheet, project management applications and complex text documents. Teamwork - Good interpersonal skills; ability to lead teamwork sessions; demonstrated ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with logistic counterparts in a multi-cultural, multi-ethnic environment with sensitivity and respect for diversity.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education

A first level university degree with a relevant combination of academic qualifications and experience in areas such as transport or logistic operations/management, supply chain management, etc. may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree including excellent score on independent CAAT test

Work Experience

At least 3 years of progressively responsible experience in logistics operations. Experience in International administration is an asset.

Languages

Fluency in spoken and written English knowledge of Arabic is an Advantage and sometimes a requirement. Fluency in the local language may be essential.

Remuneration: USD 2950pm to 3250pm based on experience and academic qualification. Medical & Group life insurance. Rest & Recuperation (R&R) after every six week in field location. To apply send application letter and detailed CV to hr@actionforwomen.org Application deadline is 30th September 2011. Only Short Listed candidates will be contacted. Action for Women is an equal opportunity employer and female candidate are encouraged to apply.

Application Deadline

2011-09-30

Job Details

Action for Women is looking for a qualified & motivated committed person to with working with the vulnerable in society to fill the position of Logistics Officer based in Kampala with travel to programme location and operations.

The Job is to Plan, direct and co-ordinate the operations of projects & programme and maintain systems and procedures for operating efficiency. Manage staff for optimum performance for Action for Women

Responsibilities

Under the supervision of the Country Director, the Logistics Officer is responsible for the following duties: Prepare logistics and support plans, deployment timelines and budget requirements for planned or new operations; Develop logistical plans for existing operations; Develop logistics contingency plans; Develop plans for downsizing or liquidation; Develop and implement methodologies and tools to enable effective execution of logistic plans; Formulate Standard Operating Procedures; Manage logistics operations, including, material and personnel; Ensure timely, accountable and cost-effective delivery cargos and personnel; Ensure that supervised staff members are adequately trained and cross-trained; Identify additional training needs to achieve high working standards; Coordinate and provide logistics support to ongoing air, land, river or rail operations; Ensure that logistics requirements take account of gender-specific needs; Coordinate logistics activities with procurement, finance, humanitarian affairs and other substantive units; Develop and implement Logistics support policy, procedures and methodologies to the common benefit of all mission units; Prepare reports on personnel and material movements and other operational logistics issues; Participate in technical survey missions for new missions and; Identify, plan and manage special logistics operations; Ensure that accurate and complete accounting, reporting and internal control systems are functioning and that all relevant records are maintained; Prepare logistics preparedness reviews Guide and supervise the work of new/junior logistics officers or staff; Assume responsibilities of certifying officer upon request; Perform other related tasks as required.

Competencies

Professionalism - Strong personal initiative and willingness to accept responsibilities; comprehensive grasp of logistics operations and practices; ability to deploy to remote locations and to operate independently in austere environment on short notice for limited duration; commitment to implementing the goal of gender equality by ensuring the equal participation and full involvement of women and men in all aspects of peace operations. Leadership - Ability to manage and mentor a technical team by demonstrating leadership. Communication - Good communication skills including ability to prepare and present concise oral and written logistics operations reports, briefings, updates and other documentation; ability to conduct meetings. Management - Demonstrated management skills. Planning and Organizing - Ability to establish priorities and to plan, coordinate and monitor work plans. Judgment/Decision Making - Sound judgment in applying technical expertise to resolve a rank of issues/problems. Client Orientation - Good negotiating skills and ability to influence others to reach agreement. Technological Awareness - Ability to develop and operate common database software, spreadsheet, project management applications and complex text documents. Teamwork - Good interpersonal skills; ability to lead teamwork sessions; demonstrated ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with logistic counterparts in a multi-cultural, multi-ethnic environment with sensitivity and respect for diversity.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education

A first level university degree with a relevant combination of academic qualifications and experience in areas such as transport or logistic operations/management, supply chain management, etc. may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree including excellent score on independent CAAT test

Work Experience

At least 3 years of progressively responsible experience in logistics operations. Experience in International administration is an asset.

Languages

Fluency in spoken and written English knowledge of Arabic is an Advantage and sometimes a requirement. Fluency in the local language may be essential.

Remuneration: USD 2950pm to 3250pm based on experience and academic qualification. Medical & Group life insurance. Rest & Recuperation (R&R) after every six week in field location. To apply send application letter and detailed CV to hr@actionforwomen.org Application deadline is 30th September 2011. Only Short Listed candidates will be contacted. Action for Women is an equal opportunity employer and female candidate are encouraged to apply.