Relationship Manager - Standard Chartered Bank

Job Description

The Relationship Manager (RM ) is responsible for Origination and  works closely as a team with the Credit Analyst (CA )and Client Coverage Manager (CCM )in deepening relationships and driving revenue growth. 

The RM is overall responsible for post deal account maintenance and managing the risk associated with the portfolio. He has an overview on CCM who holds direct responsibility for post transactional activities and the CA for credit related activities.

Key Roles & Responsibilities

• Identify prospect and convert in line with Bank’s appetite.                     
• Ensure quality of the sales pitch and lead them with the clients.    Also review the Term sheets before delivering to clients 
• Work with CA and obtain all pre-deal clearances. 
• Effectively use  the available Customer  Managment sytems for managing a healthy pipeline and also a record of client calls and discussions. 
• Oversee CCM to ensure smooth on-boarding of client after thorough completion of documentation and other processes. 
• Senior client calling and briefing on a regular basis for account maintenance and deal negotiation. Also engage senior internal stakeholders for marketing, credit and any other pertinent issues.  

Client on-boarding & deal execution 

• Work closely with CA, product partners and other stakeholders to analyze a) wallet size b) determine appropriateness of the product and c) work out a comprehensive account plan. 
• Successfully negotiate and close out pricing and other deal dynamics with client 
• Oversee the quality & turnaround of credit proposal and ensure faster delivery. Work with CA for resolving Credit queries. 
• Oversee the CCM to ensure all documentation and security creation are completed on time to ensure smooth execution of transaction. 
• Liaising with Legal/external counsel and other relevant parties in preparation and execution of non standard complex transactions along with product partners. 
• Work with CDD team to ensure proper completion of eCDDs. 

Account Management & portfolio quality 

• Along with the product partner, push for line utilization of complex and structured transactions. Oversee the CCM in ensuring high utilization of regular WC facilities. 
• Review Failed Trade status and the Early Alert Process  with the CA to ensure discipline and quality in portfolio 
• Review the excess/past due situation with CCM to ensure they are regularized and also facilitate approvals wherever required. 
• Review and monitor the client profitability to ensure there are no revenue leakages. 
• Attend various internal or external sales/ non sales meetings 
• Convene the consortium meetings where we are the lead bank. 
• Maintain record of Confidentiality Agreement 
• Overall responsible and accountable for the credit quality of the assigned/acquired portfolio. 

Risk Management 

Maintains  vigilance to the risk of money laundering and assists in the overal Bank effort in combating it by adhering to the key principles and guidelines outlined in the risk management framework.

Qualifications & Skills

Required: 

Risk Management - Core 

Credit Risk Analysis - Core 

Account Strategy and Planning - Advanced 

WB Product Knowledge - Advanced 

Deal Structuring - Advanced 

Market Competitor Knowledge - Core 

Excellence in Role: 

Account Strategy and Planning - Expert 

WB Product Knowledge - Expert 

Deal Structuring - Expert 

Market Competitor Knowledge - Advanced

Diversity & Inclusion

Standard Chartered is committed to diversity and inclusion. We believe that a work environment which embraces diversity will enable us to get the best out of the broadest spectrum of people to sustain strong business performance and competitive advantage. By building an inclusive culture, each employee can develop a sense of belonging, and have the opportunity to maximise their personal potential.

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Development, Outreach, and Communications Specialist - USAID

Development, Outreach, and Communications Specialist - Office of Population and Health (OPH), USAID/Kenya.  Position closes June 13th, 2012.  For more information on this position lease click here. 

Quality Analyst - EABL

Description

Barley, Malt and Sorghum are the principal raw materials used in the manufacture of beer. East African Malting Limited has the strategic role of providing competitively priced brewing raw materials of world class quality standards to meet EABL supply requirements.

The Quality Department will be responsible for developing and monitoring systems to assure the quality of Malt and Sorghum The department is involved in protecting the environment from harmful effluent. The main aim being to achieve a standard product that meets and exceeds customer expectations while keeping the environment safe.

This role works closely with Operations Department, Lesiolo Grain Handlers Limited, Agriculture Dept, Global Malting Services, EABL supplier, and Finance Department.

Market Complexity: 

It is critical that the company maintain high quality of malt, barley and Sorghum through effective Quality Control /Assurance procedures in order to remain at the top in the market and satisfy the expectations and needs of the consumer at competitive cost.

Preventing environmental pollution from effluents in the production processes.

Leadership Responsibilities:

This position works within the Quality and Environment

Team and has responsibility of ensuring that the quality of the product is constantly high and a safe environment.

Purpose of Role:

• To provide Process Quality Assurance activities to production and trouble shooting within the Quality Control Laboratory.
• To provide quality technical support in problem solving in process and carry out training on analytical techniques at  work stations for operators as well as monitor performance  

Accountabilities

• Ensuring that chemical reagents and equipment are well calibrated. Ensure that processes are accurate and checking the performance of measuring systems.
• Coordinate inter lab analysis within EAML and external laboratories for proficiency testing thus provide quality assurance/ control services to inter-unit laboratories.
• Management of the waste water treatment plant to meet both legal requirements and Diageo specifications.
• Analysis and coordination of monthly samples. Ensuring that actions arising from samples are handled. To monitor process critical control points and data generation
• Training of laboratory assistants, 3rd party contracts, students and other contractors on quality procedures and continuously creating awareness on ISO systems.

Qualifications:

Bsc. Degree in Food Science & technology, Chemistry or Biochemistry, Industrial Chemistry or Microbiology.

Experience:

• Minimum of 2 - 3 years relevant work experience.

• Knowledge of Quality, Safety and Environmental Management systems.

• Working Knowledge in Microbiology / hygiene and Malting and Brewing process is an added advantage.

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Monitoring and Evaluation Officer - MICRO ENTERPRISES SUPPORT PROGRAMME TRUST

The post of a Monitoring and Evaluation Officer is a newly created position to assist the staff and the Board of Trustees to monitor progress and impact that the financial, BDS, Area Based Facilitation and Capacity Building interventions are creating on the ground. The monitoring reports will enable the Board and Management to formulate more focused interventions that will enhance the impact of the interventions supported by MESPT and the donor partners. The Monitoring and Evaluation Officer will report to the Company Secretary and is expected to perform the following among other duties and responsibilities.
1. Develop the Monitoring and evaluation system and indicators for all activities supported by MESPT.
2. Develop the overall framework for monitoring and evaluation such as annual project reviews, participatory impact assessments, process monitoring, operations monitoring and lessons learned workshops.
3.  Guide the process for identifying and designing the key indicators for each activity to record and report physical progress.
4. Steer the process for designing  the format of progress reports acceptable to the MESPT Board and the donorpartners. 
5.  Guide the process for identifying the key performance questions and parameters for monitoring project performance and comparing it to targets.
6.  Design the format for performance reports.
7.  Clarify the core information needs of management, Committees of the Board and the donors.
8. Establish the baseline data for all the MESPT activities.
9. Work with the MIS/IT Officer to capture and record relevant data for production of reports required by various stakeholders.
10. Arrange the training of MESPT staff on Monitoring and Evaluation issues.
11. Carry out any other duties assigned by the Company Secretary.
QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE.
• A degree in from a recognized University. 
• A minimum of 8 years post qualification work experience in implementing monitoring and Evaluation programmes.
• Experience in setting up monitoring and evaluation systems.
• Must be computer literate. 
• Experience in working with Donors will be an added advantage.

Qualified Candidates interested in the posts should send their applications by Post or Courier to be received by 12th June 2012 and include: Detailed CV, email address, daytime telephone contacts, current and expected remuneration package, names and email contacts of three referees and the academic certificates and other testimonials to the following address:-

The Human Resource Department
Micro Enterprises Support Programme Trust (MESPT)  ]

2nd Floor, Vision Tower, Muthithi Road, Westlands
P. O. Box 187, Sarit Centre 00606, Nairobi, Kenya

MIS/ IT Officer - MICRO ENTERPRISES SUPPORT PROGRAMME TRUST

Reporting to the Company Secretary and working closely with the Managers, the MIS/IT Officer will be expected to carry the following among other tasks:

1. Maintain the organization’s software and hardware
2. Train staff in IT matters and support all departments on their IT/MIS needs.
3. Developing the IT policy of MESPT.
4. Managing the organizations website by posting and upgrading information at least once every week
5. Work closely with the external consultants that  developed the MESPT system to improve it.
6. Attend to the software and hardware difficulties that the staff may be experience from time to time.
7. Regular maintenance and servicing of MESPT hardware in consultation with external service providers.
8. Provide backstopping support to MESPT clients on IT issues.
9. Generate various reports required for effective  management of MESPT business.
10. Protect the organizations information from external parties and viruses
11. Carry out any other duties and tasks assigned by the CEO from time to time. 

Qualifications:

• The ideal candidate should have a degree in Computer Science
• 5 years hands-on experience and practical knowledge of programming and (Enterprise Resource planning-ERP). 
• Aged between 28-38 years. 
• Knowledge of MS Navision will be an advantage. 

Qualified Candidates interested in the posts should send their applications by Post or Courier to be received by 12th June 2012 and include: Detailed CV, email address, daytime telephone contacts, current and expected remuneration package, names and email contacts of three referees and the academic certificates and other testimonials to the following address:-

The Human Resource Department
Micro Enterprises Support Programme Trust (MESPT)     

2nd Floor, Vision Tower, Muthithi Road, Westlands
P. O. Box 187, Sarit Centre 00606, Nairobi, Kenya

SENIOR INTERNAL AUDITOR - SAFARICOM

Reporting to the Senior Manager-Internal Audit, the job holder will be responsible for improving the internal control environment by providing proactive recommendations on control issues and execution of audit assignments as per the annual audit plan and other investigations driven by business needs.

Key Responsibilities:

• Executing specific audit assignments as dictated by the audit plan;
• Identifying and discussing all control weaknesses and recommendations for efficiency with management;
• Identifying and communicating apparent failures in the control framework within the process;
• Maintaining accurate records to support and satisfy audit tests;Identifying  and promoting good business practice within the company;
• Monitoring implementation status of past audit recommendations;
• Monitoring budgets set for a given audit area assigned and ensuring execution is within defined timelines

Minimum Requirements:

• Upper second class degree in Business or Commerce  or other relevant degree from a recognized University
• Fully qualified CPA (K) or equivalent.  
• CIA qualification is an added advantage
• 5 years audit experience in a reputable organization
• Fully conversant on use of computer aided auditing techniques (CAAT’s)
• Working knowledge of MS Office tools. Experience in the use of electronic working papers will be an added advantage
• Understanding of techniques to manage and mitigate business risks;Knowledge of relevant governance and listing requirements ( E.g. Sarbanes Oxley, Combined code);Good communication, presentation and interpersonal skills.

If you feel that you are up to the challenge and posses the necessary qualification and experience please send your resume and application letter indicating your experience and why you are the most suitable candidate for the role clearly quoting the job title and job reference to the address below. The deadline for application is Wednesday, 30th May ,2012.

The Senior Manager – Talent Acquisition

Safaricom Ltd

Nairobi

Via E-mail to

hr@safaricom.co.ke

Sales Director - TETRA PAK

Description

To lead and manage Sales Management, with responsibility to ensure effective Key Account Management, the establishment of appropriate commercial terms and conditions, effective opportunity management, Customer Loyalty program and accurate sales forecasting for the Market. Market Leader in supporting all Key Accounts and other accounts in the market as well as escalation of issues

EXPERIENCE: 

• Proven track record in sales at a senior level -Minimum 8 years sales experience
• B2B sales and/or marketing experience a must
• Superior Proficiency in MS Office
• SAP an advantage

KEY RESULT AREAS:      

• Lead in the elaboration and deployment of market  strategies for Sales Management, based on input from Operating Units
• Ensure effective cross functional Key Account Management (plans, teams, targets and shared objectives)
• Ensure effective Key Account Management with specific focus on the Strategic Accounts, and ensure designated customers/channels are addressed.
• Identify and propose Market  Accounts  together with the market management
• Ensure that  teams managing Key  Accounts are established with right competences and resources, and participate in  Key Account appointments
• Participate in Key  Account networks, and in the development of account planning and contract development
• Lead the Sales Management  network within the market
• Participate in competence development, succession planning of Sales staff in the market  together with HR
• Ensure that an effective pricing process is set up and managed in the market aligned with the overall TP corporate pricing process
• Manage the overall market pricing model ensuring compliance with the Tetra Pak pricing process.
• Manage pricing issues across market within the cluster to ensure defend-ability within the market.
• Manage the exceptions process for commercial issues.
• Active member in the market  pricing process and pricing forum meetings
• Lead  the establishment of compliance (competition law and process) guidelines, monitors results and recommends corrective action
• Contribute to the establishment of Market Customer Management processes including KPI (Opportunity Management, Relationship Management, Sales forecasting).
• Actively collect and share Best Practices within the market  and cluster SM network
• Formulate the role of retail in the market  strategy together with Managing  Director
• Convert viable business opportunities into a sale

Qualifications 
COMPETENCES  & PERSONAL  ATTRIBUTES:          

• Speed and Quality to deliver
• Results oriented, with focus on execution
• Good knowledge of the  Dairy industry
• Customer Relationship Management
• Knowledge of the Product Portfolio
• Ability to work in a matrix organization
• Analysis and synthesis skills, Team Player & Leadership
• Excellent communication & presentation skills
• Excellent appearance
• Business Acumen

OTHER REQUIREMENTS:            

Driver's licence and passport
Willing and able to travel extensively

Closing date:4th June 2012. APPLY NOW

RISK SUPPORT ENGINEER - SAFARICOM

Reporting to the Senior Manager-Fraud Detection, the holder of the position will act as a liaison between Fraud Management, Technical and IT Division and the Systems Vendors. The key objective of this role is to; enhance fraud detection, support Risk Management staff during assignments/ projects and monitor fraud systems

Key Responsibilities:

• Responsible for supporting specific initiatives or projects in relation to Fraud and Risk management in general; 
• Liaise with related stakeholders in the business for fraud control operational needs to ensure it remains appropriate to changing business;
• Provide direction and momentum to a variety of projects / programmes to improve the Fraud risk position for the company;
• Provide expert advice to support the development of tactical solutions to address emerging technical fraud trends;
• Organize regular and relevant training for staff other staff and play a lead role in improvement and automation of processes that are done manually;
• Develop and implement a systematic process for capturing all Fraud systems issues and resolution of the same with the IT systems support team;Manage, overseeing and support overall operation for Fraud systems and perform proactive system health checks;Ensuring that planned outages are authorized by all involved teams; 
• Review and ensure existence of a sound Business Continuity process (BCP) for the Fraud team applications and related Ensure and monitor that all requirements for back up (DRP) of Fraud applications are implemented as per company policy;
• Carry out Fraud System audits and monitor system usage compliance and maintain an up to date user access matrix and documents. 

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Telecommunications or Engineering;
• At least 4- 5 year proven experience within IT, Engineering or financial services environment, particularly in fraud or risk management areas or in external/ internal audit with reputable firm;Knowledge of frauds, in particular technical/ network frauds,  is an asset;
• Diploma in Telecommunication or Systems audit for example CISA is an added advantage;  
• Advanced knowledge of GSM and IT network;
• Project Management certification / skills;
• Conceptual thinker, ability to wade through data and arrive at conclusions;
• Strong communication skills - written and verbal - to succinctly present findings and communicate with a variety business partners;
• Multitasking and prioritization skills required to function in a fast-paced environment;
• Professional presentation required and high integrity and, confidentiality at all times.

If you feel that you are up to the challenge and posses the necessary qualification and experience please send your resume and application letter indicating your experience and why you are the most suitable candidate for the role clearly quoting the job title and job reference to the address below. The deadline for application is Thursday, 28th May ,2012.

The Senior Manager – Talent Acquisition

Safaricom Ltd

Nairobi

Via E-mail to

hr@safaricom.co.ke

CUSTOMER RELATIONSHIP MANAGEMENT EXECUTIVE - PRIVATE SAFARIS

Description

Reporting to the Head of Sales and Marketing, the holder of this position will support the delivery of business objectives through the development, implementation and maintenance of customer service strategies, policies and standards.

Important Areas

Quality assurance and control

Service delivery supervision

Client retention and loyalty

Health and safety checks

Contacts database Management

Complaints and complements management

Main Tasks & Responsibilities

Help develop and implement customer service strategy aligned with the overall company objectives.

Ensure the customer service strategy is benchmarked against global best practices.

Provide personalized, simplified and long term customer relationship management.

Monitor the experience delivered across all our channels and provide relevant and innovative solutions to enhance customer service delivery.

Identify and implement customer service improvement initiatives by planning, leading and monitoring processes and standards to ensure service level agreements are in line with the customer expectations and market trends.

Minimum Job specifications:

A degree or diploma holder in Sales & Marketing and Tourism

6 years experience in customer service, preferably the last 2 years in management level.

Knowledge of industry trends and research tools.

Strong analytical skills.

Knowledge of CRM systems.

Proven leadership and management skills.

Excellent Interpersonal skills with ability to influence others positively.

Have good communication, problem solving and negotiation skills.

Knowledge of major foreign language(s) will be an added advantage.

If you believe you are the right candidate and can clearly demonstrate your ability to meet the criteria above, please submit your application letter with detailed curriculum vitae stating your current position, names of three referees, telephone contact to: hr@privatesafaris.co.ke 

The deadline for submission of applications will be on 31 May 2012.

SALES MANAGERS - PRIVATE SAFARIS

Description

Reporting to the Head of Sales and Marketing, the holders of these positions will generate and manage new business leads, coordinate communication with partners and manage client relationship. 

Main Tasks & Responsibilities:

Generate and manage new business leads in designated territories.

Develop new product offers for leisure and corporate clientele.

Maintain cordial business relationship with new and existing agents, clients and partners.

Prepare and submit monthly reports on set deadlines.

Conduct market intelligence on a continuous basis and update the management.

Attend trade fairs and sales meetings abroad as required from time to time.

Coordinate various marketing activities and materials for trade fairs, road shows and sales meetings.

Minimum Job specifications:

A degree or diploma holder in Sales & Marketing and Tourism.

Minimum 8 years working experience in the Tourism industry, preferably the last 3 years in Sales and Marketing.

Must have shown merit and ability in related work area.

Can read/write/Speak Russian fluently (In the case of Far East market, Mandarin language) and English.

Self-motivated, confident, team player with excellent negotiation, communication and interpersonal skills.

Able to work under pressure and with minimal supervision.

Knowledge and experience in Tourplan System will be a plus.

Other major foreign language(s) will be an added advantage.

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Community Health Information Advisor

Job Description:

The International Health and Development Division of ICF (formerly Macro International Inc.) seeks a Community Health Information Advisor to join our team. The position is based in Nairobi, Kenya. This position will support strengthening of community health information in Kenya working through appropriate Government of Kenya (GOK) entities and along with stakeholders including USAID and implementing partners.

Qualifications

Key Responsibilities:

• Work with Government of Kenya (GOK) and USAID counterparts to determine priority areas in strengthening community health information system (CHIS)
• Support GOK/ Ministry of Health (MOH) in implementing key activities to strengthen community health information by supporting technical working groups, advising counterparts and participating in the implementation of key activities
• Coordinate the linking and integration of the CHIS with the District Health Information System (DHIS) and the National Health Information System (NHIS) in order to promote improved use of health data
• Work with key stakeholders to build consensus various issues around CHIS particularly on data to be collected and/or managed by the various stakeholders
• Support the GOK in developing an enabling policy framework that that will support enhancement and expansion of the CHIS from its current limited state to a more comprehensive and truly representative system
• Supervise team members, create workplans, document achievements and submit quarterly reports.

Basic Qualifications:

• A Master’s Degree in public health, public policy, health information or community health
  Background in implementing, managing and assessing community –based health and social service activities
  Experience working with national level stakeholders in strengthening systems including knowledge and experience with routine data collection, quality control, utilization and capacity building
  Experience working with relevant ministries within the Kenyan Government and local partners
• A sound technical background in M&E, health information, leadership and management as well as negotiation skills

Preferred Skills/Experience:

Excellent interpersonal, communication and coordination skills

Professional Skills:

Excellent English oral and written communication skills

Ability to work in a team environment with people of diverse backgrounds.

ICF offers an excellent benefits package, an award winning talent development program, and fosters a highly skilled, energized and empowered workforce. To express interest, please submit a current CV and cover letter at www.icfi.com/careers to position 1200001150

Manager, Group Audit and Risk - EABL

Context/Scope
EABL is the leading premium alcohol group in E.Africa. The incumbent provides audit service to all the EABL group companies namely: KBL, UBL, CGI, EAML, IDU and UDV (Kenya).
EABL Group Audit & Risk (GAR) works with business management to evolve its Business Risk Strategy towards two key imperatives:

• Ensuring EABL management are actively managing their business risks, in line with best practice.
• Providing independent assurance to the EABL Executive and Audit Committee as to the quality and efficacy of Business Risk Management and control in EABL.This role will work closely with the Head of Business Risk, Finance Directors and unit Heads of Finance, All levels of management, Group Security & Police.

Market Complexity

• The incumbent provides audit service to all EABL group companies, namely KBL, UBL, EAML, CGI and UDV-Kenya. The incumbent may also be called upon to provide audit service to other Diageo Companies within Africa or anywhere in the world.
• There is increased regulatory framework that requires the group to comply with all the legal and regulatory requirements. For example, Sarbanes Oxley Act. Hence the incumbent needs to understand the control aspects of such regulations and provide the necessary advice to the clients.
• Increased use of IT in the group makes security of data one of the greatest corporate risks.  An understanding IT Systems is therefore critical for this role.

Leadership Responsibilities
This role is a team player and policy adviser to theEABL Senior Management Team.  The role is also required to influence and coach seniors and peers across the group on controls, risk management and governance issues.  This role has coaching and mentoring responsibility over the GAR Consultants within the team.

Purpose of the Role
Provide EABL with assurance that all systems within the group are operated in a secure and controlled environment that guarantees the availability, reliability and integrity of information through efficient and effective utilization of the resources available.

Top 3-5 Accountabilities

• Assurance - Carrying out regualar assurance audit in line with GAR methodology, report on the reliability and integrity of information, compliance with policies, plans, procedures, laws and regulations.
• Audit Management - lead audits/special reviews, identify & allocate tasks, coordinate/monitor work, control audit/assignment resources, consolidate results and present to the business partners.
• Business Improvements - Engaging both middle level and senior managers and ensure they act on agreed improvement plans.
• Compliance - Support in the embedment of Control Assurance and Risk Management (CARM) as a risk and controls management tool, inclusive of challenging management's own assessment within the CARM process. The incumbent is also required to contribute in the development of CARM, coordinate in training and other eductional programmes that promote adherence to EABL corporate governance standards and the code of business conduct.
• Risk Management - Champion risk management activities within business units, ensuing that risk management programmes are robust. In addition, lead in the identification of issues at business units and champion the closure of audit issues identified.

Qualifciations

• University degree
• Recognized professional qualification in accountancy CPA (K), CA, ACCAThe following qualifications are highly recommended for this role:  Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA) or Certified Internal Auditor (CIA).
• MBA is an added advantage

Experience

• 5 to 6 years experience in a professional audit firm or the internal audit department of a large company, 2 of which must be at Senior Auditor level
• Knowledge of IT Security/audit tools and techniques  - CAATS.

Barriers to Success in Role
Failure to move effectively from detail to the big picture and vice versa

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ELECTRICAL TECHNICIAN - COCA COLA

Key Duties & Responsibilities
1. To ensure the safe and uninterrupted operation of the production electrical equipment through regular planned maintenance of equipment.
2. To ensure minimum down time (maximum availability ) of production lines and services equipment.
3. Participate in failure investigations and root causes analysis & close out of corrective actions.
4. Maintained SHEQ standards.

Skills, Experience & Education:
1. Dip or Higher national diploma in Electrical & Electronics engineering.
2. At least 2 years practical experience as a qualified technician in FMCG environment.
3. Experience in soft drinks packaging environment, will be an added advantage

Equity Statement:
“Coca-Cola Sabco Pty Ltd emphasizes growth and developmental opportunities for their employees, therefore internal candidates will be considered before external candidates for this positions”. We thank all applicants for their interest; however only those candidates whom are short listed will be contacted.

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Project Management Specialist, Climate Change Adaptation - USAID

Project Management Specialist, Climate Change Adaptation - Regional Economic Growth and Integration (REGI), USAID/East Africa.  Position closes May 30th, 2012. 
For more information on this position please click here.

Project Management Specialist, Agricultural Statistics, Technology, and Innovation - USAID

Project Management Specialist, Agricultural Statistics, Technology, and Innovation - Regional Economic Growth and Integration (REGI), USAID/East Africa.  Position closes May 30th, 2012.  
For more information on this position please click here.

Project Management Specialist - USAID

Project Management Specialist, Agricultural Markets and Value Chain - Regional Economic Growth and Integration (REGI), USAID/East Africa. Position closes May 30th, 2012. 

For more information on this position please click here.

LEII PROJECT OFFICERS - BRITISH HIGH COMMISSION

Two vacancies have arisen at the British High Commission for two (2) Project Officers – in the Somalia and East & Central Africa section. This job is graded at LE II with a starting salary of Kshs.156,655/- per month, before tax. Where the successful candidate (s) is not liable to Kenyan tax, the range will be abated under HM Treasury regulations to Ksh. 115,786/-. Salary ranges are subject to review periodically. Applicants should note that it is policy to pay new recruits at the minimum of the pay scale.  One job is full-time; one is part-time (60%) with exact working arrangements to be agreed between the Regional Conflict Adviser and the jobholders).

Due to the nature of the role, it is essential that any applicant be security cleared.  Priority will be given to current holders of this clearance. Applications will only be accepted from nationals of the UK, US, Australia and Canada who have a traceable history in these countries.  Responsibility allowances may be considered once security clearance is obtained. 

Duties & Responsibilities
The successful candidate will effectively manage the Projects that are funded from the Africa Conflict Pool Programme (ACPP) in Somalia and East/Central Africa. S/he will undertake Project Management of ACPP projects, Financial Management of ACPP projects, and Leading the Communications on our ACPP projects as well as covering for other members of the ACPP Somalia, East and Central Africa team as required. S/he will act as the first point-of-contact for new projects, in consultation with 1st Secretary Regional Conflict Adviser for East and Central Africa (RCA).  S/he will join a team working across a wide range of Somali-related issues.

The Regional Conflict section provides advisory support across East and Central Africa to help the UK government achieve its targets for preventing and reducing the impact of conflict in the region.  The section has the responsibility for managing the Africa Conflict Pool Programme (ACPP) budget across the region which is jointly managed and implemented by the Department for International Development (DFID), the Foreign and Commonwealth Office (FCO) and Ministry of Defence (MOD).

The main duties include:-

•    Design and delivery of ACPP projects
•    Production of key project documentation, including robust monitoring and results data,
•    Creating and maintaining a spreadsheet/calendar of key project milestones (start/end dates, report due dates, monitoring visits required, evaluations)
•    Arrangement and oversight of project monitoring visits
•    Liaison with project implementing partners regarding project progress
•    Reporting back to London (ACPP Steering Committee) on progress
•    Arrangement of contracts, MOUs and payments to implementing partners
•    Oversee procurement in line with relevant HMG procurement procedures
•    Maintenance of accurate spreadsheets regarding project allocations, spend by month, forecast spend and financial reporting back to London (quarterly)
•    Monitoring of spend against allocation per project, including liaison with project implementing partner
•    Developing and maintaining timely targeted communications material on the projects for the media, BHC website, and Conflict Prevention communications teams in London

Required Skills
As well as looking for candidates who meet the above nationality and residence criteria, the successful candidates will be required to have Extensive Project Management experience and expertise, excellent IT Skills (a working knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Word and Outlook is essential), numerate skills to monitor large budgets, both oral and written good communication skills. Previous knowledge of the region and diplomatic experience are desirable.

Application:

• The British High Commission is an equal opportunity employer. Applications are welcomed from all suitably qualified individuals irrespective of race, gender or disability. All applications will be treated on merit basis through fair and open competition.
• The British High Commission does not appoint any agents to process job applications or arrange interviews and expects no fees to be paid to anyone.
• Applicants must have the right to live and work in Kenya

Applications – (CV plus covering letter) - clearly marked:-
“LE II Project Officer” Somalia and East & Central Africa - Full-time – or
“LE II Project Officer” Somalia and East & Central Africa - Part-time    - Vacancy - should be forwarded to the following address:

The Human Resources Manager
British High Commission,
Upper Hill Road
P.O. Box 30465 - 00100
Nairobi

Or by e-mail to: HR.Recruit@fco.gov.uk   

Applications should be received on or before 21 May 2012.  Only short-listed applicants will be contacted for interview. 

HR Consulting Leader/People & Change Director - PWC

PwC Kenya helps organizations and individuals create the value they’re looking for. We’re a member of the PwC network of firms with 169,000 people in more than 158 countries. We’re committed to delivering for both territory and global quality in assurance, tax and advisory services. We are seeking to recruit great talent to fill the position of HR Consulting Leader/People & Change Director in our Advisory business.
Overall responsibilities

• Provide leadership of in-country HR Consulting business
• Undiluted business development focus
• Focus on leading the business, growing the business dynamically
• Expanding the depth and breadth of offering

Main responsibilities

• Undiluted focus on business development and strategic engagements with clients
• Secures business growth through well established and new network contacts by developing the sales pipeline for the business
• Leads and manages the engagements, at the same time focuses on selling phase-2 work  for existing engagement
• Delegates technical implementation to delivery while leading the team and is responsible for the business outcomes
• Creates annuity relationships on-site with strategic client leadership and executives
• Responsible for overall effective business management of the business

Who we are looking for:

• You must be savvy, entrepreneurial and business minded. You should be able to lead a holistic business not only be the subject matter expert. You will also need to be strategic in your approach to business
• You must be connected to a valuable external network which leverages additional value to the firm and our clients
• You will need to be outwardly and market focused as well as be results driven and be held accountable for results
• You must be driven to succeed with intense personal momentum that is required to win the race for market share
• You must be key talent and able to define your own professional life on how you are winning in the market
• You must have an appetite for risk and take calculated risks to out-compete other players in the market.
• You will be a natural people leader with flair for leading teams and building relationships and creating high performance teams for team engagement. You must also be a team player.  This is an essential ingredient to succeed in a connected world within PwC.
• You will have relationship building capabilities thriving on building new relationships, whether internally or externally with clients and alliances
• You  must be passionate, smart and a fun leader who empowers and above all inspires your team to be the best and nothing, absolutely nothing else. 

Technical requirements

• A minimum of a Bachelors Degree in a relevant field; A Masters degree in a relevant filed is preferred
• A postgraduate qualification in Human Resource Management and/or Organisation Development or its equivalent is desirable;
• At least 7-12 years of HR Consulting experience in a professional services environment and at senior management level or 8-10 years hands-on HR Generalist experience at senior level and at least 2 years experience in HR Consulting environment

Please apply online. Closing date: 30 June 2012

Pay Roll Technician - US EMBASSY

Introduction
The Financial Management Center (FMC) has an opening for the position of Payroll Technician. The position will be available immediately.

Minimum Requirements

• Completion of secondary school with two years of business school training in accounting and/or office management is required. 
• 5 years progressive experience in office management/accounting is required.
• Level IV English ability is required and Level IV Kiswahili ability also required.

Other Creteria

• Must have ability to comprehend and interpret compensation/payroll regulations.
• Must be proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.

Job Specification
The incumbent will be the Mission’s Payroll Expert serves as the Principal Time Keeper for the Mission. S/He will be the main point of contact with the Global Financial Service Center (GFSC) in Charleston. The incumbent will be the liaison for both American and LE Staff for State and serviced agencies in Nairobi.   In addition to liaising with the GFSC Charleston, the incumbent will have extensive contact with the Executive Agency Personnel Support (EAPS) in Washington DC in order to solve all payroll problems. The incumbent is required to not only notify the pertinent parties of a payroll problem, but anticipate and resolve issues before hand by working closely with 30 other time keepers throughout the mission.   

Responsibilities                                                                                         
40% - Responsible for the accuracy of Time and Attendance (T&A) and Payroll function, which accounts to about $6.0 million USD of payroll expenses in Nairobi.  Manages the Win T&A Database. Enters employee information into the payroll system, makes additions, deletions and editions to the database. Responsible for updating different work schedules including extended or part-time work schedules, adds the holiday schedule into the Win T&A system, guides time keepers for each T&A sub-posts, creates log ons for new time keepers, ensures that all the separated employees are flagged off from the system, creates new sub-posts for new agencies upon request, unlocks database to allow time keepers to process T&A, locks up the T&A database for T&A processing. 

20% - Executes the bi-weekly time & attendance reporting for ‘all’ Mission time keepers and customer- Agencies who do not have designated time keepers; verifying time & attendance submissions from 30 timekeepers. Prepares analytical reports such as OT worked by section as a primary tool for management to monitor Embassy payroll expenses, and employee’s T&A history; ensures that all VIP overtime is accounted for by securing all forms are reported and forwarded to FMC to charge the correct fund cites on a timely manner.  Corrects errors for each pay period.  Serves as the Mission POC on all earnings & leave statements and time & attendance regulations to LE Staff and American employees. 

15% - Manages a quarterly training schedule for all 30 time-keepers and others on T&A practice and procedures. Provides guidance to all LE Staff on how to read, understand and interpret the E&L Statement. Processes all leave restoration requests and forwards to Executive Director in AF/EX.  Follows up and assures all required documentation is submitted and according to regulations. Reviews FSC-542 attendance and leave reports for accuracy and reports any discrepancies. Process Danger pay requests for American employees and Unique conditions of work benefits for LE Staff.

5% - Generates T&A files, manages and uploads them into the Global Financial Services Website.  Downloads various processed payroll files from the GFS Website. And ensures every employee is paid and receives electronic notification. n  10% - Communicates with “all” Mission employees concerning payroll questions or concerns.  Serves as an expert/technical advisor for all payroll matters. Researches, interprets and explains time & attendance regulations, payroll regulations, leave policies, and premium pay compensation to “all” Mission staff, including agency directors.

10%  - Liaise with CBA bank on pay issues Performs other duties as assigned and serves as a voucher examiner backup.

The closing date of this position is May 30, 2012.

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VISA ASSISTANT - US EMBASSY

Introduction
The Consular Section has an opening for the position of Visa Assistant. The position will be available immediately.
Minimum Requirements

• Completion of high school and two years college studies is required.
• Minimum of three years experience in an office environment translating for the public as needed, handling administrative-related duties and providing customer service is required.
• Level IV (fluent) English and Level IV (fluent) Kiswahili is required.
•  Must have strong writing skills (will be tested).
• Must have advanced computer skills (will be tested on Microsoft Word, Excel, and Power point).
• Must be able to type 45 WPM.

Job Specification
The jobholder will screen and prepare visa cases and passport and consular report of birth abroad applications according to a complex set of laws and procedures.  Procedures are standardized and policies are clearly defined. The jobholder will file and track the status of cases through a computerized system, print passports, visas and other official documents, and perform quality checks on all documents.  The position also involves translation duties, constant public interaction, the handling of sensitive personal information, drafting letters, email correspondence and drafting documents, and the use of multiple computer databases and applications.  The incumbent reports to and is supervised by the LES Supervisor of the unit to which he or she is assigned.

MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES  
Consular Assistance Responsibilities (70% of time) 

• Maintains management controls, as set forth by Consular Management, and relevant parts of the FAM, FAH, and other regulations.
• Serves as needed with the American Citizen Services Unit, Nonimmigrant Visa Unit, Immigrant/Diversity Visa Unit, Fraud Prevention Unit, or as a cashier. 
• Receives, screens, and reviews applications submitted by customers at public counters. 
• Processes visa, consular report of birth abroad, or passport application data. 
• Prints adjudicated documents and checks all printed documents for biodata or typographical discrepancies.  
• Alerts Consular Officer to any missing documents, irregularities or potential fraud indicators.  Informs officer of any particularly complicated, sensitive or improperly processed cases. All of this requires maintaining detailed knowledge of applicable U.S. laws, local laws, FAM and FAH regulations, and civil documents. Alerts FPU and officers to questionable documents.  
• Drafts responses to congressional, attorney and general public inquiries.  Drafts Security Advisory Opinions and other clearances as required.  
• Organizes, maintains, and tracks cases as required by a complex set of laws and procedures. 
• Responds to numerous telephone inquiries regarding information, procedures, and case status, and disseminates information on how to schedule appointments. 
• Creates, updates, and reproduces information sheets and brochures for all Consular units. 
• Interprets from local ethnic languages including, but not limited to Kiswahili, to English for the Consular Officer during American citizen service interviews and visa interviews. 
• Organizes outreach programs aimed at educating the public on Consular services, including visits to institutions such as universities and corporate organizations to address visa and citizen service issues.
• Manages expedited appointments through either the Customer Service Center system or American Citizen Services database.  
• Maintains a visa referral log, ensures applicants adhere to established referral procedures, and that referring officers meet the requirements for referrals.  
• Receives documents from DHL and enters updated data into the applicant's file. 
• Performs other tasks as directed by Consular management. 
• Prepares an inventory of all Consular equipment, ensures that it is in good use, identifies faulty equipment, and orders necessary equipment via the Consular Affairs website.
•  Cashier Responsibilities (30% of time)
• Primary responsibility for consular cashier services and accounting for all daily Consular fee transactions as determined by America Citizen Services, Diversity Immigrant and Non-Immigrant fee schedules. 
• Responsible for the daily delivery of money and accounting tapes to the Embassy Class B Cashier.
• Prepares monthly statistical reports of services for the respective units of the section for use in compiling the Consular package.

Closing date for this position is May 29, 2012. 

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GE Africa Internship Program - GENERAL ELECTRIC

Description

We are GE. We’re a global infrastructure, finance and media company taking on the world’s toughest challenges. And we are taking the strengths that have made us an industry leader and putting them to work in service of a new era of global business, with a focus on the world and the people we share it with. Through initiatives like ecomagination and healthymagination, we are developing the next generation of products and services to improve the way we use resources, impact our communities and care for each other. Join GE and you’ll discover a career opportunity of incredible diversity – across disciplines and around the globe. No other company invests in the development, training and advancement of its employees the way we do, because we believe it is our innovative thinking that is our strength, and that strength is what enables GE to make a positive impact on tomorrow, today. From jet engines to power generation, financial services to water processing, and medical imaging to turning imaginative ideas into leading products and services. GE is imagination at work

GE Africa's Internship Program (Pre-ECDP) is a newly created internship/co-op program designed to give college/university students challenging work assignments, developmental feedback, and exposure to leadership. The duration of our internship program spans a period of 3 - 6 months, and combines hands-on experience with formal performance feedback to help participants transition from a collegial environment to the workplace.

Essential Responsibilities

Our internship program is open to college/university students of various disciplines including Sales, Finance, Human Resources, Field Service Engineering, Operations, Information Technology, and more.

• As a valuable member of our team, GE Africa interns will receive many benefits including:
• Challenging work assignments
• Exposure to a multinational company
• Developmental feedback
• Opportunities to network with Leaders and other interns 

REQUIREMENTS 

• Current college/university student in 3rd or 4th year
• Authorized to work in your country full-time and without restriction
• Must have an advanced to fluent level of English
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, changing environment
• Demonstrated team player
• Confident self-starter who has demonstrated drive
• Excellent organization skills, ability to independently prioritize multiple tasks and work to deadlines

DESIRED

• Demonstrated leadership ability 
• High performer with a passion to achieve positive business results 
• Curiosity and desire to learn and expand skill set 
• Flexible, adaptable, and open to change

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Pricing Leader - GENERAL ELECTRIC

 Job Description

This Senior Financial Planning and Analysis role will oversee the Global Business Services (GBS) SSA Headcount, pricing and productivity. By aggregating these three dimensions, the person will have a full wing to wing overview of the financial dynamics. The candidate will be responsible for collecting, analyzing and evaluating data on products, costs, and markets to support development and presentation of appropriate pricing strategy.
Responsibility

• Leading planning cycles, including preparing and analyzing estimates for OP (operating plan/budget), GPB (growth playbook), and S2 (1 year plan) in terms of headcount, revenue and productivity for the organization.
• Lead the pricing function in a diverse organization with multiple large and complex pricing proposals.
• Coordinate with businesses to ensure regular customer feedback is incorporated into pricing policies through surveys, focus groups or other means.
• Drive pricing consistency across businesses.
• Liaise with tax and transfer pricing specialists within the global transfer pricing alliance
• Maintains product knowledge and regularly monitors industry pricing practices; particularly for major competitors and distributors.
• Understands value position of products against competition, competing alternatives, and internal product offering.
• Leading & coordinating monthly and quarterly reviews of key metrics between the centers, customers and GBS leadership.
• Performing quarterly reporting package- identifying risks and opportunities throughout the quarter and developing processes to mitigate risks
• Automating and simplifying processes to increase productivity and interest of the role
• Working closely with the FP&A manager to support ad-hoc projects
• Providing continuous coaching to interns & finance FMPs
• Maintaining a data warehouse where reports and analysis are available

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Finance / Marketing / Business Administration or other fields (Master’s Degree preferred)
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) / Chartered Accountant (ACCA) Minimum of 4-5 years of financial work experience Strong analytical skills, able to clearly link financial results to operational performance drivers, generate alternatives and drive positive change Strong Excel proficiency in data compilation and aggregation (e.g. pivot tables, VLookup, Macros) Adaptable/flexible: open to change in response to new information, different or unexpected circumstances, and/or ambiguous situations

Desirable

• Strong compliance, controllership and process focus/mindset .
• Abilities to conduct research, perform data analysis, develop logical conclusions and prepare recommendations.
• Demonstrated skill to clearly analyze financial data, generate alternatives and provide negotiation support.
• Demonstrated skill to clearly assess financial impact of business actions, recommend and implement strategy.
• Strong Financial background with prior knowledge of pricing metrics. 
• Solid understanding of accounting principles. 
• Strong track record of working collaboratively to tackle cross-functional issues. 
• Leadership and influence skills for all levels of the business. 
• Results oriented with strong sense of accountability; prioritizes and effectively controls key milestones. 
• Proactiveness and responsiveness to internal customer needs. 
• Confidence / Assertiveness: possess influencing skills across business functions; confidence to approach business leaders with difficult messages and defend position. 
• Excellent Communication skills: experience working across multiple levels (including executive level), functions and regions; able to clearly communicate complex financial information in a easy to understand manner; able to deliver message effectively verbally and in writing.

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Transmission Optimization Senior Engineer - Nokia

Description

Nokia Siemens Networks' Global Services Business Unit employs 28,000 people delivering the highest quality of projects that enable our customers to enhance the efficiency of their networks. This includes the building, management and maintaining of our customer networks as well as network planning and optimization activities. Our unique and innovative global service delivery model brings together the best of global expertise and local insight from 150 countries around the world with a very high standard of service excellence.

General Purpose
Plans and performs technical activities to service the customer and brings expertise to customer site on need basis.

Main Responsibility Area
Plans and executes technical tasks requiring specialist skills in own professional area. Works independently with the responsibility for solving customer request cases and reporting according to processes. Identifies and solves technical problems. Shares knowledge in own professional area. May support areas by participating in emergency and 24/7 duty.

Position Description
• Undertake site survey to optimize the data and voice network
• Validate all inputs for link designs from MC partners and managed deployed links database
• Prepare all capacity inputs for BSC/TRAU capacity management
• Prepare monthly/yearly CCK OPEX and provide all link data inputs  for the monthly Eng pack
• Provide leased lines OPEX inputs and maintain database
• Assess Intervention orders from radio team regarding link and BSC capacity
•Ensure all deployment documentation related to individual sites are released on time and are accurate
•Generate relevant link profiles for design validation
•Prepare all capacity inputs for BSC/TRAU capacity for planning purposes

Position Requirements
• Business awareness
• Strong analytical skills and problem solving skills
• Good optimization skills
• High personal standards and goal oriented
• Excellent interpersonal skills
•Good and effective communications skills, both orally and in writing

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Data Management Coordinator - CARE INTERNATIONAL

Description (Based in Marsabit)
Reporting to the Project Manager, the incumbent will be the custodian of all the data generated from the field, training the field teams on the use of MIS data base and ensure safe data storage. The incumbent will provide technical support to the teams and will be a critical data link between the field teams and Hunger Safety Net Programme (HSNP) secretariat.

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If you feel you meet the requirements for any of these positions, send your application letter indicating the reference number, title of the position along with an updated CV  and telephone contacts of three professional referees to: The Human Resources & Development Manager, CARE International in Kenya, Email: Vacancies@care.or.ke so as to be received not later than 15th May, 2012. Only short listed candidates will be contacted.

CARE is an equal opportunity employer and promotes gender equity. Canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification.

CARE International in Kenya does not charge a fee at any stage of the recruitment process. (Application, interview, meeting, processing, training or any other fees).

Voucher Examiner - US EMBASSY

Introduction
The Financial Management Center (FMC) has an opening for the position of Voucher Examiner. The position will be available immediately. The closing date of this position is May 21, 2012.

Minimum Requirements

• University degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration is required. CPA (K) or Chartered Accountant professional certification also required. 
• 5 years of progressive experience in voucher examination, payroll, allotment accounting, and disbursing, bookkeeping and related fiscal work is required. 
• Level IV English ability is required and Level IV Kiswahili ability also required.

Other Criteria
Must be proficient in using computer packages such as Word, Excel, or equivalent Financial Management Software.

Job Specification
BASIC FUNCTION OF POSITION
Serves as a Voucher Examiner in the Financial Management Center (FMC) and is responsible for examining, reviewing, auditing, monitoring and processing through the Regional Financial Management System (RFMS/M), all payments for forty five (45) Agencies within the U. S Mission in Kenya. The incumbent’s work involves processing of a wide variety of complex, challenging, difficult, laborious and bulky payments in the form of invoices for goods and services received rent and lease liabilities, transportation, airfares, local guard contracts, telephones, cell phones, grants and cash payments. In addition, does complex and intricate vendors’ accounts reconciliations, prepares Tax exemptions and Diplomatic Notes and liaises with the relevant Tax Authorities and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs respectively. Also, processes employee claims and vouchers for Representation, Travel Vouchers, Permanent Change of Station (PCS), Rest and Recuperation (R& R), Home Leave, Medical Evacuation (Medevac), Emergency visitation Travel (EVT), Education Travel, Official Residential expenses (ORE) for the Ambassador and the DCM, Temporary Quarters Subsistence Allowance (TQSA), Gardening Reimbursement, School fees and issues, controls and administrates travel advances. 

MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES   
1)      Review, audit, analyze and process complex vouchers and/or claims against contracts, purchase orders, blanket purchase agreements, leases, travel authorizations and travel regulations. 
a)      Examine complex multi-funded operating expense vouchers e.g. office and residential maintenance, utilities, local guard program, cleaning & domestic refuse services, leases, telephone, cell phones, education allowances and other miscellaneous payments. Examine and processing of complex employee international/ local travel claims and transportation claims (Airfares, shipments of house hold effects, privately owned motor vehicles, unaccompanied baggage, consumables, storage, office equipment and supplies), Permanent Change of Station (PCS), Rest and Recuperation (R & R), Home Leave, Medical evacuation, Emergency Visitation Travel (EVT), Travel for Children of Separated parents, Education Travel, Official Residential Expenses (ORE) for the Ambassador and the DCM, Temporary Quarters Subsistence Allowance (TQSA), Gardening Reimbursements, Miscellaneous Claims, School fees, Extra ordinary Quarters Allowance(EQA), Special Evacuation Allowance and Cashier Replenishment vouchers. Processing, administration, control and reconciliation of travel advances- 23 % OF TIME

b)     2) Review complex international and local travel claims for correctness and verify that they conform to travel authorizations and regulations regarding routings and per diem. Prepares and verifies hypothetical travel itinerary when traveler deviates from authorized routing. When travel claim exceeds amount that can be paid under travel authorization, prepares travel exception giving detailed explanation of claims disallowance, citing pertinent regulations. Advice payees giving reasons when claims are disallowed. Review whether the correct weight is shipped and correctly invoiced, ensuring the correct routing on the air ticket, prepare  bills for collection when any overweight is detected, keeping a worksheet for control of Privately owned Vehicle (POV), Unaccompanied Baggage (UAB) and  Household effects (HHE)- 22 % OF TIME

3) Determine through the Consolidated Overseas Accountability Support Toolbox( COAST), Regional Financial Management System (RFMS/M-Direct connect) accounting systems, or the FMC budget accountant that funds are obligated, available to support the liquidation and payment claims contain appropriate authorization, supported by correct documentary evidence showing validity of the expenditure.  Ensures that appropriate authorizations, certifications, other documents are on file and that payment  claims are in accordance with the provisions, terms, and conditions of the applicable authorizing documents  such as contracts, purchase-orders, receiving and inspection reports, grant and/or loan agreements, SF 1190’s, travel authorizations lease agreements and provisions. Process payment voucher within 0-5 working days to ensure compliance with the Prompt Payment Act and FMC ICASS services standard Memorandum Of Understanding (MOU)-12.5 % OF TIME                                                                                       

4) Establish and maintain necessary internal controls to ensure that payments are not made in excess of the authorized amounts as well as to prevent improper or duplicate payments. Ensure that the obligated funds are spent for the intended purpose and in accordance with the U.S and host country laws and regulations. Performs in depth research on issues/queries from employees, vendors, Agencies, other Posts, and Charleston Financial Services Centre (CFSC) related to payments, liquidations, obligations and then sends/scans relevant payment and funding documents to the parties involved in the issue and the query-12.5 % OF THE  TIME                                                                                                                             
5) Communicates with contractors, vendors, clients, contractors, mission employees, the Office Managers of the Ambassador’s and the Deputy Chief of Mission’s (DCM) Offices , host government officials, Kenya Revenue Authority ( KRA) officials, Chief Executives, senior managers of companies and contractors both orally and in writing to request additional information regarding bills, invoices, claims, vouchers, financial terms and conditions applicable to contracts, Letters of Commitment and other  agreements. Visit them to provide guidance on how to comply with Embassy payment policies and procedures. Advising the FMO or the DFMO on the findings for corrective action.  Acts as alternate Principal Embassy Cahier-20  % OF TIME                                                                                                                                                                   
6) Ensuring that all types of vouchers processed are funded and scheduled using the RFMS/M, and relevant updates and liquidations are made in the COAST, Integrated Logistics Management System (ILMS), WEBPASS systems before passing them for further review by the Supervisory Voucher Examiner and for final certification and preparation of SF1166 files and transmission to the Charleston Financial Service Center. Sometimes carries out some accounting functions of monitoring, analyzing liquidations against obligations and advises on the amounts the Budget Analysts should de obligate to clear Unliquidated obligations (ULOs) and also provides expenditure inputs during budget formulations.  Performs ICASS work load counts. Advises various Agencies on the charges to their fiscal data by sending the copies of SF1166 and other supporting documents. Prepares SF 1098 form for cancellation of checks which are lost, misprinted or stale for subsequent re-issuance. Also prepares corrective journal vouchers for transfers across appropriations and overcharges- 10 % OF TIME                                                                   
 

Additional Selection Criteria:

• Management will consider nepotism/conflict of interest, budget, and residency status in determining successful candidacy. 
• Current employees serving a probationary period are not eligible to apply.
• Current Ordinarily Resident employees with an Overall Summary Rating of Needs Improvement or Unsatisfactory on their most recent Employee Performance Report are not eligible to apply.
• Currently employed U.S. Citizen EFMs who hold a Family Member Appointment (FMA) are ineligible to apply for advertised positions within the first 90 calendar days of their employment.
• Currently employed NORs hired under a Personal Services Agreement (PSA) are ineligible to apply for advertised positions within the first 90 calendar days of their employment unless currently hired into a position with a When Actually  Employed (WAE) work schedule.
• Applicants must be available for an interview and for proficiency testing as required by the selecting official. 

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