Regional Human Resources Manager - OXFAM

Background

Oxfam GB as one of the affiliates of Oxfam International works with others to find lasting solutions to poverty and suffering in more than seventy countries across the world including eight countries in the Horn, East and Central Africa region. We work in difficult contexts with humanitarian, development and campaigns programmes. This role offers you a challenging and rewarding experience in human resources as well as an opportunity to work with teams making a real impact on poverty and suffering. We are looking for the right person to head our Human Resources function as a business partner to ensure best practices in people management across the region.

The Role

• As a key member of our Regional Management Team (RMT), you'll provide specialist advice on HR and business issues, and will play a highly influential role in nurturing positive organisational culture that focuses on creating the right environment for our people and teams to flourish. 
• Working with teams across the region, you will ensure the high quality implementation of HR standards in line with organisational service standards. 
• As part of a global team of HR professionals, you'll play a key role in shaping Oxfam's global HR agenda and the execution of an international people strategy. 
• You will manage and develop the performance of the regional HR team to deliver reliable and professional services that meet the needs of the business. 
• This includes the ability to anticipate and respond to rapid changes in business demands (such as large emergency responses) by adapting business processes and ways of working.

The Person

• With experience of providing HR leadership across more than one country, you'll ideally have worked in the Horn, East and Central Africa region and you will certainly be sensitive to the complexities of working in a multicultural environment. 
• You will be committed to the beliefs and values of Oxfam. This will be reflected in your approach to working with your team.   
• You will have a full professional qualification in Human Resource Management and/or substantial HR experience including operations and strategic HR in a senior HR management position with adequate exposure to organizational change, organizational development and diagnosis. 
• In addition, you will be prepared to undertake unaccompanied travel and operate away from working base.

If you believe you are the candidate we are looking for, please download the full job description and apply online at www.oxfam.org.uk/jobs using REF INT6088. The closing date is: 29 March 2013. Only short listed candidates will be contacted.

Regional Funding Coordinator - OXFAM

Description

Starting salary: GBP 21,341 net per annum.  Oxfam will meet the tax and social security liabilities.  A competitive benefits package will be offered to the successful candidate including housing, pension, and medical among others

Background

Oxfam is one of the world's leading development and humanitarian agencies assisting people affected by natural disasters and conflict throughout the world. With over 5,000 staff and dedicated volunteers in more than 90 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 Horn, East, and Central Africa (HECA) Region is the largest region within Oxfam, covering 8 countries, including Ethiopia, Tanzania, Kenya, Somalia, Democratic Republic of Congo, South Sudan, Rwanda and Uganda. The Regional Centre is based in Nairobi and is mandated to provide leadership and support to the Oxfam country programmes in delivering their strategies within the context of programme quality, and efficiency.

The Role

• Fundraising and managing restricted funding
• Support the development and implementation of programme funding strategies for RC and country programmes
• Assist the relevant country programme teams in planning, coordinating, developing and submitting competitive, high quality concept papers, donor proposals, and budgets which are successfully funded by a variety of donor agencies, seeking funding for resilience, DRR, research and advocacy initiatives related to the Horn of Africa Plan of Action, wherever possible.

Strategy Development

• Support to establish and maintain up-to-date funding strategies, plans and grids, and help prioritise approaches to donors
• Research and analyse changing donor environment and strategies and advise on effective influencing of donors, linking in with affiliate HQ (donor leads) as appropriate
• Capacity building
• Ensure sufficient capacity and skills of staff and partners in relevant Country Programme Teams to manage their funding portfolio to recognised Oxfam and donor standards
• Assess and support capacity of colleagues and partner staff in the planning, securing and managing of restricted funds through identifying of a range of approaches from formal training delivery, coaching, web-based resources to accompaniment

 The Person

• Significant experience in managing donor contracts and fundraising activities, in particular from EC, ECHO, OFDA, DFID, SIDA, UN agencies etc.
• Information management and IT skills with attention to detail to develop and analyse donor budgets and financial reports; and to develop/maintain, and give guidance on electronic and manual contract management and reporting systems.
• Sound understanding of Program Cycle Management in emergencies and/or development environments.
• Strong numeracy and financial skills, particularly in developing budgets, financial management/monitoring and reporting.
• Good written skills with proven ability to develop and present proposals and donor reports, for both internal and external audiences.
• High level of analytical skills and critical thinking.
• Ability to research, analyse, and report (e.g. researching donor priorities, evaluating proposals and reports, determining match between external funding opportunities and Oxfam objectives).
• Experience in capacity building; coaching and delivering training at an individual and group level.

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  INT6091

The closing date is:   26th March 2013. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Senior Political Officer - British High Commission

A vacancy has arisen at the British High Commission (BHC), Nairobi for a Senior Political Officer with specific responsibility for internal Kenyan politics.  This position is an integral part of the Political Section that works to deliver the British government’s strategic objectives in Kenya. Potential candidates are advised to acquaint themselves with the work of the British High Commission and the Foreign and Commonwealth Office before applying for the job on the website www.ukinkenya.fco.gov.uk 

The indicative salary range for this post will be Kshs 292,793/- – 412,596/- per month, depending on skills and experience and subject to tax deductions. Where the jobholder is not liable to Kenyan tax the scale will be abated under HM Treasury rules and to take account of the tax they would have paid.

Duties & Responsibilities

This is an exciting opportunity to work in one of Nairobi’s biggest diplomatic missions, providing political analysis and reporting, within a team that reports to and across several UK Government departments. The successful candidate will need to have a deep understanding of Kenyan politics, excellent written and verbal communication skills, be able to juggle conflicting priorities, and have a proactive approach to networking and contact making.

Working with Head of Political Section and rest of the Political/ Governance team report and analyse priority political issues of interest to the British High Commission and London, with a particular focus on Parliament, the devolved institutions and constitutional commissions.  

Maintain a strong network of political contacts, in particular MPs and Members of the Senate and Governors, members of various constitutional commissions and civil society.      

Maintain internal information on key political actors including biographies, records of meetings, and political contacts lists.  Advise the team on contact making and outreach.  

Corporate responsibilities        

Candidates must have the right to live and work in Kenya 

Check here for the Office Notice and Application form. Please email your completed application form and CV to HR.recruit@fco.gov.uk

or to

The Human Resources Manager

British High Commission

Upper Hill Road

P. O. Box 30465 - 00100

Nairobi

quoting "LE Senior Political Officer"

Deadline for applications is Wednesday March 27, 2013. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted. The British High Commission is an Equal Opportunities employer.

Finance Assistant - CDC

Introduction

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) in Nairobi has an opening for the position of Finance Assistant. The position will be available immediately. Closing date of this position is COB March 28, 2013.

Minimum Requirements

Bachelors degree in Commerce, Business Administration, Finance or Accounting is required.

Five (5) years progressive responsible experience in dealing with national, international or non-governmental financial management system, customs work, clearing and forwarding or national tax policies.  At least 3 years experience as a supervisor in financial or accounting work is also required. 

Level IV (Fluent) English ability is required. Level III Kiswahili ability also required.

Other Criteria

Must possess standard word processing and spreadsheets skills.

Job Specification

The incumbent reports to the Division of Global HIV/AIDs Branch Chief for Cooperative Agreement Management, and is responsible for carrying out necessary administrative and liaison actions to execute tax exemptions for HHS/CDC DGHA Kenya. Incumbent maintains tracking system for all Donor Assistance (DA)-1 forms with relevant Government of Kenya officials to ensure timeliness in securing tax exemption. Also assists with budgetary analysis of CDC Kenya implementing partners’ program budgets.  The job requires high organizational skills to ensure that records for all partners’ tax claims are well documented and easily accessible for update reports on tax exemption status. The work is highly complex and can be of high stakes to implementing partners in terms of what will be considered as allowable costs and unallowable costs in their award funds.

Responsibilities 

Financial Processing: Establish, develop and maintain mid-level contacts through monthly meetings and weekly telephone calls and conversations with the Ministry of Finance, Ministry of Health and Kenya Revenue Authority (tax departments) on issues related to tax claims and exemptions for CDC Division of Global HIV and AIDS (DGHA) and its cooperative agreement partners as per their budgets. Collects and processes partners’ DA-1 forms to completion to ensure tax exemptions and claims are executed. Communicates daily with implementing partners’ finance and procurement staff on the processing of their tax exemption requests submitted and responds to highly complex tax queries arising in the course of their program activities. Monitors financial implications and provides routine reports on savings accrued through tax exemptions. Establishes and maintains a Standard Operating Procedure for the tax exemption and claim process as a tool for guidance on the work flow process. (50%)  

Training: Holds semi-annual tax workshops for CDC’s implementing partners on the processing of tax claims and exemption. Provides one-on-one technical assistance to implementing partners as needed.  Provides technical guidance to CDC Kenya’s DGHA technical advisors and co-operative agreement specialists on tax exemption and claim process. (15%)  

Financial Analysis: Provides technical assistance to CDC Kenya technical advisors and cooperative agreement implementing partners on budgetary analysis with emphasis on tax exemptions/ claims and its implications on savings made by seeking tax exemptions and claims.  Monitors financial implications and provides analysis of savings through monthly reports. (15%)  

Record Keeping: Maintain the filing and archiving systems for tax exemption financial records in accordance with the United States Government financial management and record keeping standard, Generally Accepted Accounting Principles and International Accounting Standards. Incumbent executes miscellaneous administrative duties as may be assigned by her/ his supervisor or CDC senior managers. (10%)  

Other Duties as Assigned:  Incumbent executes miscellaneous special projects and administrative duties as may be assigned by his/her supervisor or CDC senior managers.  (10%) 

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Communications Specialist - CDC

Introduction

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has an opening for the position of Communication Specialist. The position will be available immediately. Closing date for this position is March 28, 2013.

Minimum Requirements

• A Masters degree in Public Health, Mass Communication or equivalent field is required.
• A minimum of 3 years progressively experience with a focus in Health Communication is required.  
• Level IV fluency in English required. Level III Kiswahili is also required.

Other Criteria

• Must have skills for making on-the-spot presentations to audiences to discuss CDC-Kenya’s position.
• Must have skills to write about CDC-Kenya’s programs for various audiences, including scientific and non-scientific audiences.
• Must have skills to post messages and manage a blog about CDC-Kenya on various social media outlets including facebook, twitter, and others.
• Must have skills for understanding being able to explain complex public health programs
• Must have skills to understand the media and how to communicate to government, private sector, and individual citizens in Kenya and the United States 

Job Specification

BASIC FUNCTION OF POSITION 

The incumbent undertakes development of complete communication plans that promotes information sharing for CDC- Kenya and provision to Program officials of advisory, planning, and technical services in designing approaches, resolving public affairs problems in various program areas under the ambit of CDC- Kenya.   

  

Duties & Responsibilities                                                                   

• Manages strategic communication functions for CDC- Kenya with responsibility for planning, developing, and communicating CDC- Kenya’s programs, policies and activities.  (50%) 
• Develops and transmits informational materials to a variety of governmental and non-governmental audiences to enhance the understanding of CDC- Kenya programs; 
• Analyzes and evaluates program needs to advise the Director and Deputy Director of the information  that should be made available to the public or approaches to take to attain CDC- Kenya  goals;  
• Works closely with key leaders within CDC-Kenya and other partners in development of communication materials; 
• Leads the development of material for the CDC-Kenya website;  
• Provides consultation to various parts of CDC-Kenya in developing direction in public affairs activities to support the total management effort; 
• Uses a variety of methods and techniques in achieving communication goals such as news releases, radio and television scripts, social media outlets, feature articles, personal appearances, new conferences, exhibits, brochures, pamphlets, etc.  
• Prepare briefing materials for visiting delegations.
• Plans, designs and executes comprehensive, public information campaigns to convey information concerning the CDC- Kenya’s programs to publics served or affected by such programs. (25%) 
• Evaluates information problems encountered in communicating the CDC- Kenya’s programs. Advises on and recommends specific information activities designed to meet these problems. Analyzes information needs in terms of the public needs to be met and provides advice on program information problems to program staff; 
• Develops plans for campaigns to disseminate information about CDC- Kenya’s programs. Organizes campaigns to bring about timely and coordinated use of all facilities and skills available in the organization, within the agency, and with cooperating  Kenya Government and other US agencies;  
• Develops  basic campaign materials including fact sheets, news releases, feature articles for magazines and trade papers, radio and television scripts, social media and other materials; 
• Establishes and maintains relationships with other communication officials in the US government, NGO, and other representatives of the news media in order to coordinate CDC-Kenya communication goals. (25%)  
• Develop and maintain contact with the US Embassy Public Affairs Office, other agency communication officers at post, and NGO and multi-lateral communication officers in order to coordinate and plan communication campaigns around health. 
• Work closely with Government of Kenya communication officials to jointly plan activities
• Performs other duties as assigned that are related to this position.

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Technical Services Intern - CAFS

Duration: Two to three months, starting on April 15th, 2013 with possibility of extension.

Organization Profile:

The Centre for African Family Studies is an African Institution dedicated to strengthening the capacities of organizations and individuals in the field of health, HIV & AIDS, population and development in order to contribute to improving the quality of life of families in sub-Saharan Africa. CAFS Training and Technical Assistance Team (TTA) made up of highly qualified professionals of Advocacy, Reproductive Health, HIV&AIDS, Organizational Development, and Knowledge Management (KM), conducts courses and provides research and consultancy services from bases in Lome, Togo, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, Abuja, Nigeria and Nairobi Kenya.

Position Description and Required Tasks

The position of Technical Services Intern will be part of CAFS’ TTA Team, which is under the supervision the TL/TTA. The purpose of this internship is to provide the Intern with an opportunity to gather professional experience in the areas of training and technical assistance in Health, Population and Development. In turn CAFS will benefit from the Intern’s technical and, to a lesser extent, administrative support to the planning, design, implementation and evaluation of the training and technical services. In order to do this, the TSI will be required to perform tasks related to the following areas:

I. Support to technical assistance (50%)

1. Assisting Technical Specialists to conduct social science research using qualitative and quantitative methods (literature review, development of questionnaire, surveys, and analysis and report writing);

2. Monitoring and tracking announcement and publication of calls and requests for proposals/expressions of interest;

3. Undertaking Internet and desk research to gather information for proposal / EOI writing;

4. Supporting preparation of EOIs and proposal development by tracking set timeframes and deadlines, preparing assigned sections of EOIs/proposals, and dispatching of EOIs and proposals as required;

5. Assisting technical specialists to compile, edit and review project and technical reports and publications. This includes gleaning, reviewing and analyzing information and data and using same to prepare reports and other documents as required;

6. Participating in implementing assigned research proposals components (data processing and analysis);

7. Assisting technical specialists to facilitate training courses relating to Advocacy, Reproductive Health, and HIV &AIDS;

II. Support to training management and coordination (50%)

1. Drafting and dispatching course announcements according to set schedule;

2. Preparing participant manuals and materials;

3. Assisting technical specialists to edit the courses reports;

4. When appropriate assisting CAFS technical team to conduct and coordinate CAFS courses;

Key Outputs

1. Information and knowledge from Internet and desk research as required to support proposal development and technical service delivery, including calls/requests for proposal, information on proposal requirements of donors and other sources of assistance, and technical materials for curricula and technical materials development;

2. Specific sections of LOIs, EOIs, and other proposals as required;

3. Assigned activity or other reports, or sections thereof;

4. Ideas and suggestions as contributions for improving work processes and outcomes in the TTA Team; 5. Active participation in and contributions to TTA Team working and results;

Required Knowledge and Skills

• Minimum of first degree level of education in social or health sciences, or equivalents;

Besides, applicant must have knowledge and expertise in:

• Conducting social science and/or public health related research, especially in Reproductive Health, HIV&AIDS;

• The fundamentals of scientific research methodologies and survey design;

• Knowledge of basic software applications (Microsoft Office, including Access), and Data processing and Analysis software (such as SPSS, EPI-Info, SAS, and STATA.) would be an asset;

Language

High proficiency in spoken and written English; a second language (French) would be an asset.

How to apply:

Interested and suitable candidates should ensure that they forward their applications along with their curricula vitae not later than March 22nd, 2013, to:

The Human Resources Manager,

Centre for African Family Studies,

CAFS Centre, Mara road, Upper Hill,

P.O. Box 60054-00200,

Nairobi, Kenya.

Email address: recruitment@cafs.org

Machine Operator- Printing - EABL

Context/Scope:
EABL operates within 3 countries in a multi cultural, multinational multi currency environment. EABL comprises five business units: KBL, EAML, CGI and UBL and the newly acquired SERENGETI BREWERIES. Central Glass Industries (CGI) provides quality container glass supplies to EABL and other companies in Africa.The production departments ensures that the company works towards the attainment of World Class Manufacturing Standards in terms of quality, cost and delivery through a culture of continuous improvement by providing plant personnel with right skills and competencies. The department produces glass containers in three colors – flint, amber and green –thus need to plan for production to accommodate various customers.The decorating machine operator works closely with the team leader - printing and packaging in printing glass containers that meets customer specification, run the printing machine for optimum printed bottles output; works with the asset care team (Electrical and Maintenance) on maintenance and attendance of breakdowns at printing.

Leadership Responsibilities:
•The jobholder ensures that safety measures are complied with at all times and print glass containers and operates machine without supervision and within broad guidelines against set targets for production and printing targets to be met under the direction of the printing supervisor.

Purpose of Role:
•To print quality glass containers to meet all customers specifications.•To ensure through procedures that customers’ printing specifications are met, adhered to and maintained.•To maintain updated daily performance of printing machine record-DDR5-Decorating machine operators report.•To minimize cost on printing materials consumption; printing screens, inks and work to minimize reworks-Misprints as a cost cutting measures.

TOP 3-5 Accountabilities:
•Maximize printing efficiency and productivity.•Accountable for print quality including baking.•Working closely with the printing and packaging supervisor and standing in for him in his absence.•Working closely with the screen maker to ensure print quality.•Working closely with asset care team to diagnose, trouble shooting and speedily resolving machine breakdowns..

Qualifications and Experience Required: •Diploma in Mechanical/Electrical Engineering or ‘O’ level with relevant experience 3 years working experience in busy glass manufacturing environment/firm. A Diploma in Printing Technology would be an added advantage.•At least 3 years experience in a busy manufacturing environment.•Up to date knowledge and understanding of enamel ink and printing technology.•Computer literacy.•Budgetary control skills.•Good oral and written skills.•Knowledge of factory Act.•Technical knowledge

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RF DESIGN & NEW SITE PLANNING SENIOR ENGINEER - SAFARICOM

REF: TECHOLOGY-RFNPSE-MAR-2013 

Reporting to the Team Manager- Radio RF Design & New site planning, the role holder is responsible for UMTS/GSM Nominal site planning, frequency planning for new sites integration parameters and need definition for capacity, coverage and quality sites. The role holder is also responsible for preparation of accurate and timely equipment forecast for capacity upgrades, project plans for major projects assigned, preparation and issuance of redesigns, integration parameters and BTS signoffs. In addition participate in formulation of frequency planning guidelines and strategies, in trial tests for new features and with optimization teams on periodic review of frequency plans for both existing and new sites. The job holder will also participate and coordinate MSV's, SAV's and indoor sites, engage the regional teams to optimize new sites further to ensure they meet all the objectives, provide equipment forecasting input, prepare accurate traffic model, plan and coordinate implementation of capacity upgrade plans.

Key Responsibilities

• Continuous review of frequency plans  to accommodate new sites and ensure overall reduction in interference levels;
• Analysis of traffic trends and generation of capacity upgrade plans in line with traffic models;
• Planning for new sites in accordance with the agreed triggers for capacity, quality and coverage;
• Release of accurate nominal plans, redesigns and integration parameters;  
• Continuous monitoring of new sites quality KPI’s through performance monitoring and drive test;
• Trigger corrective optimization plans and manage to completion;
• Ensuring all physical changes are updated on ATOLL database;
• Performance of routine audit on sites;
• Maintenance of standards/ BSS rules on all radio database parameters;
• Prioritization and attendance to coverage related customer complaints and provision of solutions/ recommendations within the agreed time frame;
• Identification with the intention to forestall potential complaint areas;
• Participation in trial tests for new features, analyzing the effect of such features in the network and initiate the necessary amendments to the performance tools to ensure accurate reporting of statistics.

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in a Technical field – Electrical Engineering or Electrical Science, with an emphasis in Radio communications;
• 3 years of experience in telecommunication with 1 year(s) minimum GSM hands–on experience in Radio Network planning;
• Practical knowledge on use of radio planning tools and nominal cell planning;
• Candidates with experience in Huawei BSS/NSN multi Radio BSS and legacy Siemens equipment will have an added advantage;
• Knowledge in tele-traffic Engineering is a plus.

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 to the address below. The deadline for application is Wednesday 13th   March, 2013. 

The Senior Manager – Talent Acquisition

Safaricom Ltd

Nairobi

Via E-mail to

hr@safaricom.co.ke