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Kenya Reinsurance Corporation Limited (Kenya Re), is a highly-rated world class
General Manager Finance

Kenya Reinsurance Corporation Limited (Kenya Re), is a highly-rated world class reinsurer and market leader in Africa, providing quality reinsurance and insurance services across the Continent, Middle East and Asia.

We now seek to recruit and fill the post of General Manager Finance

The Position

The selected candidate will report to the Managing Director/CEO and will be responsible for the management of all the accounting, financial, and investment functions of the Corporation.
Duties will include but will not be limited to:-
Designing, implementing, maintaining and updating sound accounting systems, standards, policies and procedures which help to safeguard the Corporation's assets;
Coordinating the preparation of long-term business plans and corporate strategies, annual budgets and cash flows as well as reviewing performance against these;
Overseeing strict implementation of financial management and control systems while ensuring compliance with international financial rules and regulations;
Establishing an effective treasury management system that secures company funds, monitors liquidity, cash flow, investments and working capital and ensures maximization of profits in an efficient and optimum manner;
Providing financial advice to Management and the Board and preparing and analysing financial reports for their use;
Ensuring the timely preparation and presentation of financial reports, analyzing these and providing sound financial advice to management and the Board in line with IFRS;
Co-ordinating relations with external auditors, tax and insurance regulatory authorities;
Updating and maintaining sound accounting standards, policies, procedures and controls;
Ensuring compliance with all statutory provisions in respect to financial reporting, taxation, returns and allied matters;
Managing, guiding and supervising staff in the Finance department.
Job Qualifications, Experience and Technical Competencies

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting and Business Administration or associated disciplines.
A post graduate degree in a relevant field will be an added advantage.
They should be fully qualified CPA (K), ACCA or hold equivalent qualifications.
In addition they should have over eight years' financial and accounting management experience, gained in a reputable organization and are serving in a senior level, handling related responsibilities.
Applicants should ideally have experience in the development and management of long-term strategies with evidence of change management.
Applicants should email as attachments their CV and cover letter outlining how they meet requirements for the position to Hawkins Associates Limited.

Email: [email protected]

Ref No. 211/HU/DN

Application Deadline: 30th October 2009






Assistant eLearning Programme Manager – IT



AMREF is the largest indigenous health development non governmental organization based in Africa.

Job Title

Assistant eLearning Programme Manager – IT

(Ref: - CHR/09/10-17)

Location

based at AMREF Headquarters

Reporting to the eLearning Programme Manager, s/he will provide timely and economic technical support in developing and implementing AMREF’s eLearning programmes.

Specific areas of responsibility:

Develop web-based educational activities, capture/repurpose live activities, monitor online education trends and associated technology,
Manage cross-discipline course development teams, including instructional designers, graphic designers, multimedia developers, and programmers
Author, develop, and deliver training and performance support solutions, including technology-mediated instruction, classroom instruction, online quizzes, assessments and surveys and performance support
Introduce and support implementation of learning technology innovations (i.e. PodCasts, social networking)
Ensure processes & tools are in place to assist content developers, instructors and Subject Matter Experts in the use of learning technology.
Grow and develop an online education portal, to include new functionalities and add continuing medical education products for members.
Integrate courseware with learning management systems using standards such as AICC or SCORM Testing and troubleshoot courseware performance
eLearning Course Development Training
Proposal writing
Partner in the design, development and implementation of new learning products using learning technology solutions.
Designs and/or develops learning technology performance support tools to include LMS development, customization and management
Provide helpdesk support to all AMREF eLearning Centers. This involves resolving user problems, monitoring and training
Build the capacity of eLearning stakeholders to include mentors and course coordinators, and AMREF team members.
Identify the programme’s equipment/software needs, purchase of products and services locally and internationally
Identify key monitoring and evaluation areas and develop, design and test M&E tools
Manage existing relationships with stakeholders
Supervise a core team of IT/eLearning technical support
The ideal candidates will have a degree in computer science, electronic engineering or related degree and 3 years related experience.
Skills and Experience

implementing LMS,
eLearning content development,
eLearning standards,
should be able to quickly understand and adopt new,
complex tools,
technologies and system; have experience in developing user-interface designs,
web-based training, and other multimedia products.
S/he should have experience in working with graphic design packages including Adobe Creative Suite, Flash, Photoshop and Illustrator.
Knowledge of LMS, HTML and JavaScript is required.
S/he should be a creative self-starter and independent worker, should be able to work in a dynamic and distributed environment and should be able to learn and apply new software tools quickly.
S/he should have good time management and interpersonal skills, be disciplined, a team player and able to work with minimal supervision.
If you feel that you meet the above criteria, please quote above reference number:- CHR/09/10-17 and send your details including remuneration requirements and contact details of three work-related referees, to, The Director of Human Resources, AMREF Headquarters by email to jobs @ amref.org or

P.O. Box 27691 - 00506 Nairobi

Tel: 254 - 020 699 3000

Fax: + 254 020 609518.

Application Deadline; 30 October 2009.






anaging Director / Chief Executive Officer

Our client, Kenya Seed Company Ltd, is a commercially managed State Corporation started in 1956.

The company produces, imports, processes and markets certified seeds and is a market leader in the region.

The company's mandate together with its three subsidiaries in Kenya, Tanzania and Uganda is to avail top quality certified seeds for increased productivity and food security. They are ISO 9001:2000 Certified Seed Company.

Job Title & Job Ref

Managing Director / Chief Executive Officer.

Job. Ref. MN4188

Job Profile

# The Chief Executive Officer / Managing Director is answerable to the Board.

# As the corporation's Executive Officer, he/she will be responsible for the implementation of the Board's decisions in a result oriented and timely manner to achieve the Corporation's goals, objectives and agreed performance targets.

Responsibilities

# Carrying out the day to day business of the Corporation.

# Developing and recommending to the Board the long - term strategy, business plans and annual operating budgets; and establishing proper internal monitoring, evaluation and control systems and procedures.

# Coordinating and preparing business related proposals, reports and other submission for consideration by the Board.

# Ensuring that there is effective communication between the management and the Board as well as between different levels of management.

# Providing leadership and fostering teamwork among all employees.

# Managing personnel matters including organizational structures, appointments, welfare, training, industrial relations and effective knowledge management.

# Generally managing in a prudent and business like manner all the activities and functions of the corporation so as to ensure growth and sustainability.

# Performing any other responsibilities and duties as may be directed by the Board from time to time.

Person Profile

# A degree from a reputable university preferably in a relevant field.

# A Masters degree in Business Administration.

# A member of any professional group e.g. MSK, CPS (K), CPA (K), etc.

# Good understanding of agriculture, processing, finance sectors.

# Excellent track record of demonstrable leadership and management skills at a senior level.

# Highly proficient in ICT.

# Self-driven person of impeccable integrity and honesty.

# Experience in nurturing corporate business relationships and establishing long term partnerships with stake holders.

# Have at least 10 years relevant experience 5 of which should be at senior management level in a busy commercial concern.

# At least 35 years old and not more than 50 years old. . .

# Must have led or participated in the preparation of business strategic plans.

Send your application with a daytime telephone number. Please also summarize yourself as follows:-

Job Ref. No.

Your Name

Current/Past Salary

Year 2008 p.m

Year 2009 p.m

Year 2009 Benefits: If house, state market rent, If car state cc.

To Apply

Send your application by hand, courier, post or email .

Limit email to maximum 3 pages A4 size CV and no attachments.

Mark Job Ref. No. on top left of the envelope.

Executive Selections Division

Manpower Services (K) Ltd

3rd Floor, Landmark Plaza

Directly Opp. Nairobi Hospital Entrance

P.O. Box 50736-00200, Nairobi

Email: recruit @ manpowerkenya.com

Bus route No. 46 from Kencom

Application Deadline; 30th October 2009









Fire Services Manager



In response to our esteemed customers growing requirements and in order to crystallize our position as the one stop shop provider for risk management and security solutions hence our diversification into Fire/Disaster Management and Response Services, G4S Kenya seeks to fill the position of Fire Services Manager.

Reporting to the General Manager Fire Services, the incumbent will be required to provide commercial direction for the Fire Services business with a view to achieving the division’s business objectives - revenue growth, cost control, achievement of profit objectives, cash flow, customer satisfaction and retention of market share.

Job Title

Fire Services Manager

Key Functions of the Job

Development of marketing strategies to maximize organic growth as per set budget year on year.
Targeting and fully exploiting business growth opportunities so as to attain the budgeted increase in business volumes.
Responsibility for cost control and ensuring maximum and efficient utilization of key resources allocated for business operation including manpower, motor vehicles and other equipment.
Ensuring operational efficiency of the business operations in order to meet agreed upon service levels at all times.
Provision of leadership towards the accomplishment of the profit centre objective
Carry out and or oversee fire risk assessments/audits
Facilitate training on Fire and First Aid
Management of debt portfolio for business operations
Required Qualifications

Education;

University graduate with technology and or business bias.
Skills & Abilities

The ideal candidate should:

Be able to manage and monitor profit & loss account and cash flow
Be an independent thinker with high level of integrity and strong analytical skills
Demonstrate proven leadership and management skills
Be an exceptional communicator capable of persuading and negotiating both within and outside the organization
Possess first class organizational skills and well developed interpersonal skills
Have sales & operational experience at management level
Have commercial sense
If you believe your experience, competencies and qualifications match the job and role specifications described, send your application and CV addressed to the Human Resource Manager to reach us by email to:

[email protected]

Application Deadline; 30th October 2009



For More Information and Application, Please Visit; G4S Kenya Website

http://www.g4s.com/ke?
























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Group Product Manager for Group Lending



Real People is a rapidly growing Financial Institution with over 150 branches over Sub– Saharan Africa, looking for Vibrant, Dynamic & Qualified individuals to fill thefollowing positions to be based in Nairobi, Kenya.

Job TitleGroup Product Manager for Group Lending

Minimum Requirements:

Degree in Financial Management
Minimum 3 Years experience in group lending within a financial institution
Must have experience in product design and development
Knowledge / Skill Requirements:

Must be results and target driven
Must understand risk and the need to price for risk
Must have in – depth knowledge of the dynamics and intricacies of group lending
Must constantly research the needs of a Group Lending Product within the all the countries the company operates in
Excellent Planning & Organizing/Work Management Skills
Must be fluent in oral and written English
Excellent Communication and interpersonal skills
Must be highly computer literate with top level understanding of Excel
Must be Customer Service Oriented
Must have excellent Teamwork/Collaboration ability
Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
Key Functional Outputs:

Responsible for creation and design of a product that best suits the needs of the market and complies with company and legal requirements
Assist in the development of product pricing and profitability models
Creating, maintaining and implementing systems and controls to ensure operational efficiency within the Group Lending Division
Monitoring and Evaluating effectiveness and recommended changes to strategy
Create forecasts for market/product expansions or changes based on market research and historical data
Establishing and maintaining proper records for all aspects of operations
Managing Strategic Operational relationships with key stakeholders, internal & external
Continuously monitoring and analyzing processes for short comings and implementing process flow improvements
Ensuring quality measures are implemented throughout the division
Developing and overseeing implementation and administration of department systems
Preparing operational analysis for the division.
If you meet the above requirements, send your application letter and detailed CV with 3 professional referees including daytime contacts (quoting the position being applied for on the subject line) to: [email protected], no later than 26th October 2009.

Application Deadline; 26th October 2009




Internal Auditor



The National Coordinating Agency for Population and Development is a semi-autonomous government agency and wishes to fill the vacant position of Internal Auditor

The Internal Auditor is answerable to the Agency’s Board and reports to the CEO on the day to day operations of the Agency.

Duties and Responsibilities

Preparation of a strategic risk-based audit plan
Preparation of the annual budget for the Internal Audit
Implementing the annual audit plan
Reviewing the established internal controls of the Agency and recommending improvements.
Issuing periodic reports on a timely basis
Keeping the Agency informed of emerging trends and developments in internal auditing
Advising the Agency on sound internal auditing principles and best practices.
Reviewing the levels of compliance with GoK / Donor regulations and other operational guidelines.
Undertaking special assignments as may be required from time to time
Qualifications and Experience

The ideal candidate must:

Possess a Bachelor of Commerce Degree (Accounting Option) or its equivalent and CPA (K)
Certified Internal Auditor’s qualification and membership of relevant professional body will be an added advantage.
Have at least 5 years post qualification experience in similar or related field
Possess skill upgrading courses in relevant areas
Have demonstrated outstanding professional competence in auditing
Have sound knowledge in public sector and donor accounting and reporting procedures
Posses analytical skills in financial data/ information
Interested applicants should apply in writing, enclosing their curriculum vitae, copies of relevant certificates, and names and addresses of three referees to:

The Chief Executive Officer

National Coordinating Agency for Population and Development

P.O. Box 48994, 00100

Nairobi.

Or hand-deliver to the CEOs Office,

4th Floor, Chancery Building, Valley Road.

Application Deadline; 26th October, 2009.
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