CHIEF SECURITY OFFICER - SAROVA HOTELS

Sarova Hotels employs more than 1,200 people in 4 provinces across the country. We promise to offer a dynamic and challenging work environment with exciting opportunities for personal and professional growth. Sarova Hotels is currently recruiting for the following vacancy. Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted by Sarova Hotels.

Description

The candidate will be expected to provide a comprehensive security system and manage the security operations of the hotel. 

Applicants must have:

1. At least 5 years experience in the Disciplined Forces, 2 of which should be in the rank of Inspector or in a similar capacity.

2. The candidate must be excellent in investigations and should understand both Criminal and Civil Law

To express interest in this opportunity, send your CV to hr@sarovahotels.com by 24th August 2012 or drop it at the Group Human Resources office at the Head Office or Human Resource Office at Sarova Panafric Hotel. All applications should indicate “Application for the position of e.g Chief Security Officer” on their application letters / email submissions and must include three referees, two of which can validate field and technical expertise.

COMPUTER PROGRAMMER - CDC KEMRI

Program description

This program is collaboration between Kenya Medical Research Institute and the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. It involves conducting research and program support for activities related to TB, malaria, HIV and other diseases. It is within this remit that the Health Demographic Surveillance System (HDSS) wishes to recruit a computer programmer who will be responsible for application development for the various studies within or collaborating with the KEMRI/CDC program.

Location: KEMRI/CDC Field Station, Kisian, Kisumu    

Essential Qualifications

·         Bachelors degree in Information/Computer sciences or equivalent from a recognized university

·         Minimum of 1 year’s industrial experience in software development and data management.

·         Should be able to program in .net languages and/or java environment.

·         Experience in SQL server, MySQL, and SQL Server mobile edition databases.

·         Demonstrated expertise in software architecture, object oriented design, design patterns, data structures and multi-threading.

·         Knowledge of open source systems is an added advantage.

·         An experience in a medical research organization in the current position is an added advantage.

·         Experience in working with mobile application is an added advantage.

Desirable Qualities

·         Ability to develop an in-depth understanding of study goals and its implementation.

·         Willingness to learn new tools, experiment and research, document every work performed.

·         Experience performing quality assurance procedures;

·         Ability to work as a team, with good interpersonal skills;

·         Experience in managing/ensuring data quality

·         Ability and willingness to learn additional skills on the job

·         High qualities of public relation and able to work with little or no supervision

·         Ability to create user, application and technical documentation

Job Summary

Reporting to the HDSS Section branch Manager and other supervisors, the incumbent will be responsible for developing software applications for HDSS and various studies within, or collaborating with HDSS, and the KEMRI/CDC program. They will be expected to work on various databases/studies, explore, research and adopt different emerging technologies and therefore should be able to prioritize tasks and meet set deadlines.

Specific tasks and responsibilities

1.  Design and manage databases and data entry procedures.

2.  Prepares flow charts and systems diagrams to assist in problem analysis

3.  Train, support and maintain deployed applications

4.  Designs, codes, tests and debugs software according to KEMRI/CDC standards, policies and procedures.

5.  Responsible for preparing technical documentation for design, implementation, testing, deployment and support, tests and documents programs.

6.  Prepares test data for unit, string and parallel testing.

7.  Analyzes Study needs and creates software solutions

8.  Evaluates and recommends software and hardware solutions to meet user needs.

9.  Interacts with study employees and I/T to define current and future application requirements.

10.Perform any other duty as allocated by the supervisor.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: Contract for  (1) year renewable as per KEMRI schemes of service.  Probation period for the first 3 months. Salary negotiable within the appropriate grade depending on education, experience and demonstrated competency.

Applications should include the following:

Letter of Application (Indicate vacancy number)

Current Curriculum Vitae with telephone number and e-mail address

Three letters of reference with contact telephone numbers and e-mail addresses

Copies of Certificates

Day time contact telephone number

Note: Applications must include copies of certificates, Diplomas and Transcripts.  Applications without this will be disregarded.

Due no later than 4th September 2012  To: Human Resource Manager, KEMRI/CDC Program, P.O. Box 1578, Kisumu or email to recruitment@kemricdc.org or log into our web www.jobs.cdckemri.org

Internal candidates interested in applying for this position are strongly advised to access an internal candidate application form available in the CDC Intranet; print and process it through the project Managers and attach it before forwarding application to HR. 

Only short listed candidates will be contacted

Regional Head East Africa, Solution Delivery - Standard Chatered Bank

Job Description

To manage the transformation and drive the Solution Delivery & Service (SD&S) business acros East AFrica countries of SCB presence i.e. Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania.

Key Roles & Responsibilities

1. Manage the Solution Delivery & Service team and resource allocation. 

2. Provide support to the East Africa Transaction Banking Head (and in-country Transaction Banking Heads) in executing the client and business objectives 

3. Ensure SD&S alignment with TB and Regional/Global SD&S. 

4. Identifying process efficiencies across client segments and implementing them. 

5. Scorecard management and On-Track discipline. Ensuring the right drivers are in place 

6. Risk awareness and champion. 

7. Provide Support to RFP/RFI responses and presentations. 

8. Work closely with CSG team to build process efficiencies. 

9. Effective stakeholder engagement & management. 

10. Meeting with key clients to solicit additional business. 

Longer Term 

1. Drive the TB agenda and align resource in accordance with the TB agenda 

2. Assist the TB Head in chairing the Client Experience Forum meetings for the counties within the cluster on behalf of TB. 

3. Participate in Client Forums 

4. Part of the Cluster TB Leadership team that reviews monthly PMI data for countries within the cluster. 

5. Develop a strategic view of SD&S the cluster whilst aligning both the TB Regional Head’s agenda with the SD&S Regional agenda.

Qualifications & Skills

• At least 10 years of overall experience of which atleast 5 years of relevant experience related to SD&S 

• Experience in managing and driving a team 

• Good Public Relations skills 

• Good presentation skills 

• Understanding of channel capabilities 

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills

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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Procurement Advisory Professional - IBM

Job description

• Identify, evaluate and promote new suppliers that enhance IBM's competitive position.
• Collect, analyze and utilize competitive information to influence technology selection and procurement processes.
• Perform analysis of supplier product(s), technology, capabilities and competitive market position.
• Perform and present fair value analysis using accepted value determination techniques. Evaluate and provide team analysis.
• Build strong, balanced supplier and client relationships.
• Demonstrate strong negotiation, communication and contract management skills.
• Establish effective contractual dispute resolution.

Required

• Bachelor's Degree
• At least 5 years experience in Good organisation skills
• At least 5 years experience in working as a Team player
• At least 5 years experience in working in a busy procurement environment
• At least 5 years experience in good analytical skills
• English: Fluent

Preferred

• Business/Management
• At least 6 years experience in Good organisation skills
• At least 6 years experience in working as a Team player
• At least 6 years experience in working in a busy procurement environment
• At least 6 years experience in good analytical skills

IBM is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.

Prosperity Officer - British High Commission

Would you like the opportunity to work as part of a team dedicated to increasing the economic prosperity of both the United Kingdom and Kenya? A vacancy has arisen at the British High Commission for an LE II Prosperity Officer.  The Prosperity Team at the British High Commission in Nairobi works to build partnerships between British and Kenyan business, regulators and policy-makers to improve the competitiveness and productivity of both Britain and Kenya – and to forge more collaboration to make our economies work better, and work better together.

The position is graded at LEII for which the current salary starts at Ksh. 156,655/- per month before deduction of tax.  Where the successful candidate is not liable to Kenyan tax, the salary will be abated under HM Treasury regulations to Ksh. 115,786/- per month to take account of the tax they would have paid. It is the policy to pay recruits at the minimum of the salary range for the grade.

Duties and responsibilities:

Working closely with the commercial team, prosperity complements the direct support we provide to businesses currently operating in or hoping to enter the Kenyan market, by looking at upstream issues, which are acting as a deterrent to greater British trade with Kenya.  The job holder will work to raise the reputation of the UK as the trading partner of choice for Kenya and to develop a business environment in which the UK is competitive to secure major contracts.    

We are looking for a flexible and dynamic person to drive forward this new and evolving policy area at the heart of the UK Government’s foreign policy (Prosperity is one of the top three priorities of the Foreign and Commonwealth Office).  You should be able to demonstrate an intelligent curiosity about what makes businesses engage in international cooperation; or what makes an economy open and competitive; or what measures increase and facilitate bilateral trade.  You should also be enthusiastic to help improve the business environment in Kenya and to increase cooperation between our two countries.  Knowledge of the United Kingdom would be a bonus, as would be experience in relevant fields such as commerce, market access, regulation, or economic reform - but it is not essential.

The main duties include:

• Mainstreaming commercial thinking throughout the different sections of the British High Commission, identifying mutual areas of interest with other teams and maintaining a strong cross-mission effort on the UK government’s prosperity agenda
• Identifying policy and regulatory barriers (such as counterfeiting, corruption, financing etc) to greater UK-Kenyan trade and devising strategies to address these, reporting to London on progress
• Designing and delivering project work to underpin these strategies.
• Devising and helping the BHC to deliver a plan to work more closely with all Kenyan organizations relevant to our prosperity goals, such as KAM, KEPSA, Ministry of Trade etc.
• Build a strong network of relevant contacts in Kenyan business, regulators and government bodies, and take oversight of the entire prosperity contacts network, identifying new contacts, and ensuring regular contact is kept with all key players
• Share best practice with prosperity colleagues in other countries in Africa to help support region-wide delivery.

Required Skills:   

The successful candidate will require the following:

• Education to at least degree level, preferably in a subject relevant to the position being applied for and a strong track record of relevant experience, achievements and enthusiasm for the subject matter.
• Excellent written and spoken communication skills in English, including the ability to write reports and give presentations, and use MS Office packages routinely.
• The ability to think independently, research and analyse issues, and make policy recommendations.
• Good networking skills, and the confidence to represent the High Commission in dealing with senior contacts, including within government.

Key Competences:

• Working with others (shows consideration for others’ needs and motivations, values diversity and works effectively and supportively with colleagues and contacts in the immediate and wider teams).
•  Communicating (conveys information accurately and concisely. Expresses own views and contribute to team debate).
• Clear customer focus (understands and focuses on customer needs).
• Delivers results (consistently drives for high quality performance for self.  Handles a variety of tasks, making progress on all fronts.  Takes responsibility, recognising that others depend on them).

Application:

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 PROSPERITY OFFICER” Vacancy should be forwarded to the following address:

Human Resources Manager

British High Commission

Upper Hill Road

PO Box 30465 – 00100

Nairobi

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

Applications should be received on or before 27th August 2012.  Only short-listed applicants will be contacted for interview.

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.

Outreach Program Manager - GOOGLE

This position is based in Cairo, Egypt; Zurich, Switzerland; Accra, Ghana; Nairobi, Kenya; Lagos, Nigeria; Dakar, Senegal or Kampala, Uganda.

The area: Knowledge

There is always more information out there, and the Knowledge team has a never-ending quest to find it and make it accessible. We're constantly refining our signature search engine to provide better results, and developing offerings like Google Instant, Google Voice Search and Google Image Search to make it faster and more engaging. We're providing users around the world with great search results every day, but at Google, great just isn't good enough. We're just getting started.

The role: Outreach Program Manager

Google's projects, like our users, span the globe and require managers to keep the big picture in focus. As a Program Manager at Google, you lead complex, multi-disciplinary projects. You plan requirements with internal customers and usher projects through the entire project lifecycle. This includes managing project schedules, identifying risks and clearly communicating goals to project stakeholders. Your projects often span offices, time zones and hemispheres, and it's your job to keep all the players coordinated on the project's progress and deadlines.

The Outreach Program Manager helps to bring awareness to Google's mission, open web technologies and our products within the business and technical community in your region. As an Outreach Program Manager, you will be responsible for growing the Internet eco-system in your region, by helping developers, start-ups, businesses and IT professionals to successfully build applications and grow their businesses using Google's products, developer tools and APIs. To achieve your goals, you will work with cross-functional Google teams. Additionally, you will manage relationships with, and foster creation of, local developer, start-up, and business communities.

In this role, you will design, coordinate and execute both online and offline outreach and support programs in the region.This could include responsibility for large-scale Google events such as G-days (i.e. large budget, high attendance, high visibility), as well as content on regional developer and business blogs.

Responsibilities:

• Contribute to the Outreach community strategy, plan and execute for your region.
• Design and execute educational activities / initiatives.
• Ensure that existing Google Business Groups remain active (e.g. regular liaison with members, availability of a Googler to speak at groups meetings) and foster the creation of new groups, particularly in countries with specific focus in the region.
• Identify non-Google sponsored events (e.g. business conferences, tech camps etc.) which could be considered for receiving Google's support (funding, speaker, other) and build the case for those events which should be supported.

Minimum qualifications:

• BA/BS degree (In lieu of degree, relevant skills or equivalent experience).
• Relevant work experience in a technical role with strong project and program management skills.

Preferred qualifications:

• Experience with conference presentation or other technical public speaking.
• Experience as an active participant (ideally as a leader) in technical/developer/business communities.
• Experience in a managing large mission critical projects and with conference presentation or other public speaking including press interviews.
• Excellent coordination and communication skills.
• Ability to identify Google product relevant target groups and define their 'needs.

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Technical Architect - GOOGLE

The area: Google.org

Google.org uses Google's strengths in information and technology to address global challenges and make a lasting impact. We seek innovative solutions and entrepreneurial approaches to issues such as crisis response, education, and access to technology.

The role: Technical Architect

The Google.org Access Development team's objective is to bring broadband to emerging markets in a financially sustainable and scalable way to impact hundreds of millions of people. The group focuses on developing business models, regulation and technology to support these goals. There is a strong emphasis on bringing new technologies or new ways to use technologies to solve the access challenges in these markets. As a member of the team, you will be responsible for defining and implementing access projects in emerging markets, as well as identifying and incubating promising technological solutions.

Responsibilities

• Analyze emerging technologies in the access industry that could have a dramatic impact on internet access in emerging markets.
• Advise Google.org on potential new technologies and how they can be applied in ways to have impact.
• Analyze potential of new technology business plans. Perform technology due diligence.
• Monitor, mentor and advise technology research and development teams both internally and externally to help bring new technologies to the emerging markets.
• Conduct technical program reviews. Define and scope pilot deployment projects for new technologies.

Minimum qualifications:

• Masters in Engineering/Technology or equivalent experience. In lieu of degree, relevant skills or equivalent experience.
• Experience as a technologist in wireless or wireline communication.
• Proven track record of technical achievement.
• Proven track record of project management with full budget responsibility

Preferred qualifications:

• PhD in Engineering/Technology, MBA or equivalent experience.
• Relevant experience within telecommunications.
• Experience with technical due diligence.
• Experience with deployment and operations.
• Current knowledge on wireless/wireline telecommunications technology.
• Deep penchant for access, core and networking technologies.

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Corporate Attorney - MICROSOFT

Microsoft has an immediate opportunity for an experienced attorney to join our Middle East Africa Legal and Corporate Affairs (LCA) team as the Legal Manager responsible for supporting our businesses in East and Southern Africa. The professional will act as a key partner to local business leadership and will oversee legal and compliance issues affecting Microsoft in countries in which it operates in the region. The position will be based in Nairobi, Kenya.

The attorney will work as part of the Middle East and Africa (MEA) LCA team that includes government affairs professionals, attorneys, investigators and administrators. MEA encompasses 75 nations. It is headquartered in Istanbul, Turkey. 

Specific responsibilities of the position include:

• Ensuring Microsoft is in compliance with all laws and regulations, in coordination with HR, Finance and the business leadership; 
• Supporting a wide array of commercial matters, including drafting, reviewing and negotiating commercial agreements, and providing advice across a broad range of subject matters including issues regarding intellectual property, competition law, marketing, and applicable regulatory matters;
• Working effectively with the local business and broader regional and corporate teams to help analyze legal risks, resolve issues and improve overall business strategy;
• Representing Microsoft in external forums on legal, regulatory, investigative and similar issues; and 
• Supporting local IP enforcement activities, litigation, and government investigations in close coordination with the regional LCA Director and other regional LCA personnel. 

The successful candidate will have a law degree. He/she will have at least 8 years relevant experience as a commercial attorney. Experience in Africa and/or dealing with diverse cultures, is a plus. Fluency (written and spoken) in English is required. 

Position Profile

Position: Legal Manager, East and Southern Africa

Location: Nairobi, Kenya

Reporting to: LCA Director - West, East and Central Africa (WECA) 

Key Areas of Responsibility:

• The Legal Manager serves on the East and Southern Africa leadership team and acts as a general advisor to the leadership on all legal and compliance issues, in many instances addressing novel legal and regulatory questions as the technology business expands into new areas. This person coordinates with the LCA Director for WECA and other Microsoft regional LCA staff, LCA subsidiary leads, Microsoft subject-matter specialists and outside experts to ensure coverage of all legal and compliance matters.
• The Legal Manager has primary responsibility for ensuring compliance of personnel in Microsoft businesses in the region with all relevant laws and regulations as well as with Microsoft policies. 
• The Legal Manager works with internal clients and colleagues on programmatic agreements which involve varying degrees of localization as part of Microsoft worldwide and local offerings and is also responsible for preparing and revising standard forms of agreement, including licensing and services contracts.
• The Legal Manager assists internal clients to structure, prepare, negotiate and finalize agreements and letters of intent/memoranda of understanding and advises generally on the legal aspects of licensing, consulting and product support services, marketing, sales and distribution processes, outsourcing and vendor management issues. 
• The Legal Manager supports Microsoft’s local IP enforcement activities, working closely with the Regional Anti-Piracy lead and other local and regional personnel to ensure that Microsoft’s enforcement efforts are effective and in compliance with applicable laws and policies. 

Key Experiences

• Significant experience in the legal department of an international company (or similar experience in a law firm).
• Experience managing and implementing corporate compliance initiatives.
• Familiarity with intellectual property laws and concepts.
• Experience handling or managing litigation. Experience handling intellectual property infringement cases and related criminal and civil litigation, and in working with law enforcement and customs officials is desirable.
• A strong understanding of business issues and thinking, preferably in the IT sector.
• Strong analytical, negotiation and drafting skills.
• Experience dealing with diverse cultures and managing and building strong client relationships. 
• Excellent team player with the ability to work and communicate with a large number of diverse people, including senior management, in a high-pressured business environment, with a flexible, open, collaborative and results-oriented attitude. 
• A record of professional growth and success.

Qualifications

• Eight years of relevant professional activity.
• Law degree.
• Excellent written and spoken English.

The Successful Candidate Will:

• Work independently and proactively. 
• Work with and contribute to the broader regional team in a collegial manner.
• Help grow business opportunities through application of public policy and legal support.
• Manage a broad workload across legal and compliance functions to enable and support Microsoft’s priorities in the East and Southern African region.
• Adapt to a changing environment with creative solutions in support of regional business priorities.

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INTERNSHIP - GENERAL ELECTRIC

Role Summary/Purpose:

GE is an equal opportunity employer, offering a great work environment, challenging career opportunities, professional training and competitive compensation.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

Locations

GE is recruiting current high-potential college/university students to work in several countries including Nigeria, Ghana, Angola, South Africa, Zambia and Kenya.

Qualifications/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

Additional Eligibility Qualifications:

Desired Characteristics:

• 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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COMMERCIAL COUNSEL - GENERAL ELECTRIC

Role Summary/Purpose:

GE is an equal opportunity employer, offering a great work environment, challenging career opportunities, professional training and competitive compensation.

Essential Responsibilities:

• The Commercial Counsel for GE’s Sub-Saharan Africa region will be involved in a diverse range of legal and compliance activities including the following:
• Being responsible for providing legal and compliance advice to the legal and business teams in the Region, interfacing with the legal and compliance professionals within GGO and the various GE Energy businesses operating in the Region.
• Working closely with GE’s tax team in the structuring, establishment, renewal, rationalisation and administration of local legal entities in the Region, owning legal entity management for the Region.
• Assisting in drafting, negotiating, and closing complex transactions and projects (including but not limited to sales, sourcing, licensing, services, consortium, teaming, sub-contracting arrangements or other strategic alliances).
• Providing ongoing strategic and tactical advice and support on general commercial matters, transactions and regulatory issues;
• Assisting in selecting and supervising outside counsel on litigation, deal and compliance-related matters.
• Assisting in providing advice to the GE businesses on labor & employment issues.
• Assisting in investigating compliance issues in the Region with discretion and maturity, liaising with Ombuds and comp;liance leaders, helping to build an open reporting environment.
• Undergoing periodic formal and prractical training and work experience, with a view to being able to support more complex infrastructure transactions particularly in the Energy business.
• Training employees on aspects of the GE Integrity Program, being a motivator and energizer for a strong culture of integrity and compliance.
• Creating legal forms, templates and best practices.

Qualifications/Requirements:

• LLB, Juris Doctorate or equivalent from an accredited law school.
• At least 5 years experience in business law at a premier law firm and/or corporate legal department and/or or recognised GE programme.
• Member in good standing with local Bar.
• Broad knowledge of law and commercial legal practice in the region

Additional Eligibility Qualifications:

Desired Characteristics:

• Absolute personal integrity, discretion, trustworthiness, and strength of character.
• Some transactional experience and domestic and international contract drafting and negotiation.
• Flexibility, ability to deal with ambiguity and embrace rapid change.
• Ability to resolve legal issues quickly and effectively; ability to cope with pressure and multiple deadlines contemporaneously.
• Able to prioritize conflicting demands from multiple business clients in an extremely fast paced environment.
• Understanding and interest in business and business issues.
• Understanding and interest in the economic, social, legal and political context in home country and within the region.
• Able to build excellent working relationships within a matrix environment (both cross-functionally and globally).
• Strong oral and written communication skills including legal drafting.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work well independently and in a team setting.

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Residence and Events Manager - British High Commission

OVERVIEW

A vacancy has arisen at the British High Commission for a Residence and Events Manager at the High Commissioner’s Residence.  The position is graded at LEII for which the current salary starts at Ksh. 156,655/- per month before deduction of tax.  Where the successful candidate is not liable to Kenyan tax, the salary will be abated under HM Treasury regulations to Ksh. 115,786/- per month to take account of the tax they would have paid.

Duties and Responsibilities

The successful candidate will need to be a strong leader of a small but important team that supports the running of the residence of the British High Commissioner. He/she would be expected to be an Events Manager and take responsibility for a wide range of activities at the Residence: running what is an occasional home, Hotel, restaurant as well as conference facility. The excitement of working with VIPs comes with the position.

He/she will also need to have a flexible approach to working hours, including occasional evening and weekend working, and to be a good team worker. The job involves working personally with the High Commissioner and his family and with sensitive matters and therefore discretion is a necessity. A good working knowledge of Microsoft Excel and Word, good communication skills, initiative and great attention to detail is required. Financial/Budget management and project management skills are also desirable.

The main duties will include:-

Event Management

• Organising high profile events at the Residence such as the annual National Day celebration (the Queen’s Birthday party); delivering against specific objectives set by the High Commissioner and his team
• Coordinating a steward and catering team, often with staff from outside
• Budget forecasting and management
• Staff Management

Leading a team of 7, tasking them operationally as well as managing performance. Resolving HR issues and developmental needs through a formal appraisal process

Housekeeping Supervision

• Daily tasking and briefing of team on general housekeeping
• Regular monitoring of performance
• Residence inventory management

Financial

• Budget management including of supplier accounts and a cash imprest, following a formal process, showing strong planning and organisation and an awareness of value for money issues
• Monitoring of the stores and supplies, including ordering goods. Maintaining and implementing accurate financial controls and records.

Estate Management

• Ensuring technical repair and maintenance faults are reported and rectified quickly
• Supervision of the Residence gardeners and ensuring the grounds are well maintained

Required skills:

• The ideal candidate will have extensive knowledge of Kenyan culture and politics, an understanding of British society and the expatriate community, and be confident in dealing with senior visitors and VIPs.  
• Experience in the hotel/hospitality industry would be an advantage.  
• Strong verbal and written communication skills are essential. Kiswahili would be an advantage.

Candidates will be expected to provide evidence of the following competencies:

• Managing and developing staff – staff management, encouraging high levels of motivation and performance, supporting staff to get the best out of them
• Customer focus – understanding customer needs. Acting with professionalism, responding to changing needs, reviewing systems and procedures
• Working with others – Treats everyone with fairness and respect, recognises impact of behaviour on other
• Communicating and influencing – presents a professional image of self and team
• Delivering results – takes responsibility for delivering own work with speed, pride and professionalism. Responds flexibly to changing priorities

Application:

Applicants must have the right to live and work in Kenya.

Applications – (CV plus covering letter) - clearly marked – “LE II RESIDENCE & EVENTS MANAGER” Vacancy should be forwarded to the following address: recruit@manpowerservicesgroup.com

Applications should be received on or before 17th August 2012.  Only short-listed applicants will be contacted for interview.

LEGAL OFFICER - OXFAM

SALARY: From Kshs. 168,462 gross per month. A competitive benefits package will be offered to the successful including medical and pension.

Background

Oxfam is one of the world's leading humanitarian agencies assisting people affected by natural disasters and conflict throughout the world. With over 5,000 staff and dedicated volunteers in more than 80 countries, Oxfam is able to achieve the greatest impact to end poverty and suffering through combining emergency response work, long-term programmes for poverty alleviation and campaigning for lasting change.

The Pan Africa Programme is a continental public policy advocacy programme with staff in based Nairobi, Hague, Addis Ababa and Dakar.

The Role 

The post holder will be responsible for:

• Legal Evidence: Comprehensive analysis and baseline on the status of African Countries ratification, domestication and implementation of the Maputo Protocol on Women's Rights.
• Developing a network of practitioners: Identifying and developing a network of African women lawyers, women lawyers associations, judges and paralegals working on the protocol and willing to work on pro-bono cases on women's rights.
• Landmark cases on Women's Right: Work with women alliances and coalition to develop a compressive table of legal instruments, cases and judgement citing the Maputo Protocol on Women's Right.
• Opportunity for influence: source/map expert advice and support to Oxfam and partners working on land and grow related issues on constitutional as well as legal reforms and development.
• Legal Advice: Provide legal knowledge and analysis to support Pan Africa programme and partner's policy and gender and economic justice campaigns
• Women's land and Inheritance Rights: provide technical support to Oxfam country offices and partners on women's land and inheritance rights.
• Coordination: Supporting partners and women coalition groups in identifying landmark cases and strategically linking them up with lawyers and association willing to provide financial or pro-bono support.
• Policy Analysis: with inputs from Gender Justice Lead produce policy briefs focusing on ratification and implementation of the Maputo Protocol on Women's Rights to circulate internally and externally.

Skills and Competence

• Minimum of a Bachelors Degree in Law from a recognized institution with a practising certificate that is admissible in the High Court of Kenya, Uganda, or Tanzania.
• Masters or equivalent in the area of social and economic rights with experience of working with social and economic rights both as a practitioner and in policy both at a domestic and regional level highly desirable.
• Understanding of public policy advocacy and use of litigation to promote rights
• Sound understanding of gender equality, land law and women's rights within Africa
• Excellent conceptual and analytical skills and demonstrable ability to think strategically, innovatively and practically to improve programme quality.
• Excellent communication and facilitation skills including speaking and writing fluently in English. Capacity to write appropriately for different external audiences.
• Well developed interpersonal and team skills and proven ability to be flexible and sensitive in demanding situations. Passion for working with others. Diplomacy, tact and negotiation skills, coupled with a drive to achieve results.
• Experience in programme management.  
• Proficiency in French an added advantage.

This is a highly challenging opportunity for a dedicated and highly motivated professional, with a strong commitment to Oxfam's values and beliefs. If you believe you are the candidate we are looking for, please submit your application and CV including a day time contact by applying online at Http://www.oxfam.org.uk/what-we-do/about-us/working-at-oxfam  using INT5648. The closing date is:   24th August 2012.  Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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ELECTRICIAN - US EMBASSY

Introduction

The Facilities Maintenance (FM) has openings for the positions of Electrician (Gen) Technicians. The positions will be available immediately. The closing date for this position is August 28, 2012. Note: You will be notified when the decision is made.

Qualifications Required: 

NOTE:  All applicants are instructed to address each selection criterion detailed below with specific and comprehensive information:

• Completion of secondary school is required.  Government Trade test Grade 1 certificate also required.      
• Minimum of at least three (3) years of experience in a wide range of power plants, including troubleshooting, repairing and installation of diesel and petrol generators and distribution system is required. working experience in electrical equipment, maintenance and repairs of pumps, motors, electrical panels and circuits, office and residential wiring is required.  
• Level III English and Level III Kiswahili ability is required.

Other Creteria

• Must have a valid driver’s license and 3 years of experience driving light trucks.
• Must have working experience in general welding (ARC and GAS), knowledge in fire fighting and prevention, knowledge of first aid and broad experience in safety procedures.
• Must have basic knowledge and skills in other building trades such as plumbing, masonry, carpentry, and painting.

Job Specification

Serves as a Electrical (Gen) Technician, and provides the preventive and emergency electrical service for over 90 Government owned (GO) and 170 plus short term leased properties and a 16 acre Embassy compound with 10 buildings totaling 129,382,000 Sq feet of floor space supporting USAID /STATE tenants totaling over 1200 personnel and over 300 US Embassy families.  The generators serviced range from 16KVA to 1000KVA with diesel engines and automatic switch gear and power distribution systems. Duties include installation and recording power consumption measurements and ensuring associated systems components and hardware are electrically and mechanically compatible with systems at installation location. Conducts preventive maintenance requirements in accordance to established maintenance procedures and recommendations. Provides troubleshooting and diagnostic service using relevant electrical tools and testers. Generate inspection reports reflecting condition of appliances.

MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES                                      

A.  Tests, repairs, and trouble shoot office and residential generators and related electrical distribution equipment, such as automatic transfer switches (ATS), Automatic voltage regulators (AVR), mains intake switch gear, Batteries and chargers etc. and regularly check the fuel levels for the generators and tops up accordingly. (25%) 

B. Attends to the emergency repairs and coordinates emergency electrical faults beyond customers reach with the Kenya Power and Lighting company. (10%) 

C. Interprets all electrical circuit drawings for new installations, does the installation to Kenya Power and Lighting Standards, commissions work after completion. (5%) 

D. Conducts monthly and quarterly preventive maintenance in accordance with manufacture’s recommendations on over 125 residential generators, including the following cluster compounds: Makueni Road supporting 5 families, Shanzu Gardens supporting 20 families, Rosslyn Lontree supporting 8 families, Rosslyn Ridge supporting 60 families, Moundsmere complex supporting 6 families, Spring Valley Road supporting 5 families, Kibagare way supporting 5 families, Orchard Close Muthaiga supporting 3 families, Karura Avenue, supporting 3 families. Conducts preventive maintenance on the 62,997 sq feet Warehouse Complex generators and NEC 1500 and 250 KVA generators all totaling to USD 5.5 million.  Maintains checklist cards for reference and completes work orders and detailing related labor and materials data for maintenance and repairs based on the nature of work carried out. (40%) E.      

Required to drive a light commercial truck to transport tools, diesel, equipment and materials to and from Job sites. Works with outside contractors on new installations and co‑ordinates delivery of new & old generators to and from site with warehouse/Motor Pool or vendors, off‑loads using a forklift. (20)%

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Material Planning Manager - EABL

OVERVIEW

EABL operates within a multi cultural, multi national, multi currency environment. EABL comprises four business units: KBL, EAML, CGI and UBL.  The Supply Chain department will be responsible for planning and organising the transfer and distribution of beer and spirits from EABL and suppliers/transporters through to customers. 

Effective Supply Chain Planning and efficient logistics are key to the realization of customer satisfaction, sustaining competitive advantage, maintaining EABL’s position among leading-edge companies and maximise utilisation of assets.  This role works closely with Group Procurement, Brewing department, Packaging Department, Spirits Department, Finance Department and other members of the Supply Chain team. 

Dimensions 

Financial: The overall F09 Supply Chain and Logistics Budget – Kshs. 129 Million 

Market Complexity: Ensuring coordination of seamless production planning and efficient logistics to ensure customer/consumer satisfaction and market penetration using one central depot and servicing new export markets in Sudan and Ethiopia. 

Leadership Responsibilities: This position is the team leader for the materials planning unit. The position has direct reports from the Material Planners, Raw Materials Planner (Kenya), (Packaging Materials Planner (Kenya). 

Purpose of Role: To develop raw material and components’ plans which ensure OTIF availability to production while maintaining agreed inventory levels. 

Top 3-5 Accountabilities:

• Preparation of materials requirements plans for brewing and packaging, on Stratplan, Tactical and Operational bases for EABL Breweries & Distilleries. 
• Liaison with Brewing, Packaging and Spirits production managers as well as Marketing and Technical departments to incorporate their initiatives in the materials sourcing plans. 
• Monitoring and reviewing of inventory levels of materials to ensure targets are met. 
• Generate material requirements schedules/orders that are actionable at supplier levels. 
•  Develop and monitor material usage vs KPI variance reports for corrective action 

Qualifications: 

• At least an honours degree in business, science or equivalent 

Experience: 

• 5 years hands-on experience in production operations, 2 of which must have been spent in materials requirements scheduling, preferably in an FMCG manufacturing environment. 
• Proficiency in use of ERP systems and MRP module in particular. 

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Project Manager, Technology - PWC

PwC firms provide industry-focused assurance, tax and advisory services to enhance value for their clients. More than 161,000 people in 154 countries in firms across the PwC network share their thinking, experience and solutions to develop fresh perspectives and practical advice. 

We are seeking a highly motivated and qualified professional to fill the position of  Project Manager,Technology within Advisory. The role holder will champion business development and in particular interfacing with the client base as well as lead in the delivery effort. You should have at least 10 years experience in project management with the ability to oversee and develop PMO documents and having directed a PMO office with at least 15 concurrent projects and team of not less than 50 team members.

The ideal candidate will possess a Bachelors Degree in information technology or related sciences or field, relevant professional certification in project management is key. For you to be successful in this role you must have:

• Ability to manage multiple vendors having had experience in managing at least 6 vendors/system integrators concurrently
• Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills,
• Strong commercial acumen
• Strong executing capability
• Ability to lead and coach teams

If you are keen on developing your career in this area and for more details on the role, visit us at www.pwc.com/ke/careers and apply online.

The closing date is 30 September 2012

TEAM ASSISTANT (2) - WORLDBANK

OVERVIEW

The World Bank’s Loan Department (CTRLD) has established a Regional Center in Nairobi, Kenya as part of its efforts to realign its services to be more client focused, and more strategically positioned to better support the Bank's lending program and the Bank's capacity building efforts. There will be a phased transition of operations from CTRLD's existing Regional Center in Johannesburg to the Nairobi Regional Center over the course of the next several months.  The Nairobi Regional Center follows the staffing model of other regional centers (Brasilia, Beijing, Zagreb, Chennai and Manila) – with a solid team of Finance Assistants, Finance Analysts, and a Regional Center Team Leader. CTRLD is seeking to hire an experienced Team Assistant to be based in Nairobi, Kenya. The Team Assistant at the Regional Disbursement Center (RDC) in Nairobi is a member of the Loan Department (CTRLD).  S/he is primarily responsible for providing support to the RDC’s information operation system, logging incoming withdrawal applications sent by various Project Implementation Units (PIUs), and mission preparation for disbursement seminars and workshops.  The Team Assistant works under the technical supervision of Finance Assistants and Finance Analysts and reports to the Regional Center Team Leader.

Note: If the selected candidate is a current Bank Group staff member with a Regular or Open-Ended appointment, s/he will retain his/her Regular or Open-Ended appointment. All others will be offered a 3 year term appointment.

DUTIES

Required Competencies:

Technology and systems knowledge:

• Maintain the RDC’s information management operation, ensuring:
• Completeness of records in accordance with established policies and procedures;
• Scanning information (including deletion letters and working papers) into the Bank’s document management systems (IRIS or WBDocs); s
• scanning withdrawal applications to be filed in the Bank’s loan processing system (i-LAP) and then uploaded into IRIS or WBDocs ; 
• filing applications in boxes and labeling of boxes for appropriate dispatch to the Head Office (HQ); 
• arranging for the shipment of these boxes ensuring that all paperwork etc. is completed and that any other requirements are complied with;
• Maintaining as appropriate, a paper filing system according to defined policies and procedures;
• Working with staff within the RDC, and consulting as necessary with the Information Assistant in the Loan Department’s Record Centre, to assess record keeping requirements

(ii) Project and Task Management:

• Assisting Portfolio teams in monitoring compliance with the electronic disbursement procedures (e-Disbursement) by reporting manual applications received from projects which are already registered in online banking.
• Receiving courier pouches and keeping a copy of the signed consignment note/proof of receipt and filing of these; opening and distribution of mail, reconciling what was received to what was logged and noting reasons for any differences; and sorting and logging of applications.

(iii) Institutional policies, processes and procedures:

Performing general administrative/project assistant  duties for the RDC team: 

• Determining stationery requirements, liaising with the Resource Management unit and suppliers regarding the ordering of office supplies and arranging payment therefore; and handling any other supplier requirements; 
• Liaising with travel agents with regard to visas, air tickets, etc. and preparing travel arrangements for the team as needed; 
• Liaising with providers (i.e caterers etc) as and when required;
• Ensuring generally that the office supplies are availed and that office services are rendered.

(iv) Learning, Knowledge Sharing and Communication:

• Maintaining up-to-date distribution lists, phone address lists, and other team records for the use of the team;
• Assisting in the preparation and logistical planning of events, training, and meetings; 
• Providing assistance in the preparation of documents and  training materials;

(v) Business judgment and analytical decision making :

• Undertake ad-hoc assignments and provide administrative support to other staff in the Loan Department as required

SELECTION CRITERIA

The successful candidate should preferably be holder of a College Diploma in a related field with a minimum of 2 years of direct relevant experience. Candidates with a university degree will be preferred. 

• Applied knowledge of World Bank's organization, relevant business practice and procedures, including records management and filing procedures will be an advantage.
• Proficiency in using advanced functions of Bank standard computer applications and adaptability to use state-of-the-art software (SAP, Microsoft Office, iLap, intranet sites).
• Understanding of World Bank policies and practices related to disbursement and contract management (desirable).Knowledge of the World Bank administrative policies (desirable).
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and projects against ambitious deadlines.
• Attention to detail and numerical accuracy.
• Understanding of information systems and the application of new technology.
• Ability to communicate effectively, in writing and orally in English (essential), French (desirable) and/or Portuguese (desirable).
• Capacity to deal sensitively in multi-cultural environments and at all levels.
• Capacity to build effective working relations with clients and colleagues.
• Ability to deal with rapidly shifting priorities and work demands.
• Willingness to learn new skills and seek help from others.
• Committed team player with excellent interpersonal skills.  
• Willingness to extend him/herself to meet deadlines.

The World Bank is committed to achieving diversity of gender, nationality, culture and educational background. Individuals with disabilities are equally encouraged to apply.  Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

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