A List of Latest Jobs in Kenya: Best selling products

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ILFA Flagship Programme Legal Internships in London, Paris and Dubai

ILFA Flagship Programme Legal Internships in London, Paris and Dubai

ILFA Flagship Programme (Placements in London, Paris & Dubai)

Applications are invited for the 3 months’ advanced training and work experience placements starting in September 2015 in leading law firms or corporate legal departments in London, Dubai or Paris.

ILFA Flagship programme facilitates interchange opportunities for African lawyers to take part in a three-month secondment programme in law offices of international law firms and corporations based in London, Paris, and Dubai.

Additionally, the programme provides an academic enrichment series that incorporates training modules on various topics relevant to the African legal sector.

Finally, the ILFA lawyers undergo intense seminars at the prestigious Oxford and Cambridge Universities

Applications are to be submitted online through the website at; ILFA Flagship Programme Legal Internships in London, Paris and Dubai

Online application will open on Monday, 2 February 2015

Deadline for applications: Thursday, 2nd April 2015.

More about ILFA:

ILFA’s mission is to build legal excellence in Africa by providing access to advanced legal training, networking opportunities and education for African lawyers and senior professionals engaged in the negotiation of complex transactions in Africa.

ILFA furthers its mission through its Flagship Programme; which has been described as “simple yet impactful”.

Placements offer an annual curriculum of the most relevant parts of the participating law firms’ existing training programmes.

These include the following practice areas: complex services, litigation, intellectual property, project finance, and sovereign debt.

A wide variety of industries are covered from mining to construction, banking to oil & gas.

Kenyatta University Jobs

Kenyatta University Jobs

Kenyatta University seeks to recruit competent and dedicated applicant to fill up the following position.Africa Centre for Transformative and Inclusive Leadership (ACTIL)
Post of Course Leader – Grade 12
Profile of the Centre:
Kenyatta University with the support of the United Nations Entity for Gender Equality and the Empowerment of Women (UN Women) has established the ‘Africa Centre for Transformational and Inclusive Leadership’ at Kenyatta University’s main campus.
The Leadership Centre caters for Eastern, the Horn and Southern Africa.
The mission of the Centre is to build the capacity of current and future leaders and develop a critical mass of transformational leaders in Africa, especially women and youth in politics, business, government and civil society organizations that can transform the continent.
The Governance structure of the Leadership Centre comprises of an Advisory Board, which provides high level policy guidance, a Technical Committee that provides technical guidance and quality assurance support, and a management team which is responsible for the day to day running of the Centre under the supervision of the Director.
Core Responsibilities:

Familiarity with current programs and projects of interest in the Centre’s target countries

Design course programs and develop curriculum

Plan, organize and coordinate core courses and tailor-made course in the country and abroad

Identify/ recruit facilitators and provide them with guidance and instructions

Follow-up on preparation of training materials

Organize facilitator meetings

Plan and prepare special study tours and meetings

Escort the group to study visits and facilitate feedback discussions after the visit

Take part in the daily program of the course, sit in lectures and workshops and provide ongoing necessary assistance to Lecturers and participants

Maintain daily contact with the individuals and the group of participants and monitor their professional progress and social integration into the course

Provide individual guidance and counseling of trainees on professional issues Ongoing communication with the housekeeping staff and administration

Collect learning materials and documents, provide professional translation when necessary, and compile bibliographic and background materials for trainees

Participate in staff meetings for programs, evaluation and annual program discussions

Follow up on the mentorship reports and monitoring of former trainees progress by correspondence and meetings in their respective countries

Follow up course evaluations and training reports

Analysis of evaluation findings and follow-up questionnaires

Develop study programs and adapting them to the changing needs of trainees

Initiate new ideas and programs

Write reports on courses and special meetings

Co-ordinate cultural and leisure activities (optional)Competencies:

In charge of program design and curricula management of all courses and activities

Content Specialist in the following areas:

Transformational Leadership Women’s Political Leadership

Women’s Leadership in the Public Sector

Youth Leadership Development for Transformation

Agribusiness Development

Women’s Corporate Leadership

Gender Responsive Policies

Planning

Budgeting and Performance Management in National InstitutionsAcademic Qualifications and Experience:

Bachelors and Masters Degree in the relevant field from a recognized university

At least ten (10) years of progressively responsible experience for work focused on, or strongly involving focus on gender equality; leadership development at national, regional and international levelsTerms of Service:
The terms for the above position include a generous medical scheme, house allowance and commuting allowance.
Successful candidates will be offered two (2) year renewable performance - based contract and gratuity will be paid at the end of the contract.
The application letter should give full details of education and professional qualification, work experience, present post and salary, applicant’s telephone number and e-mail address.
Copies of certificates and testimonials should also be enclosed giving the names and addresses of three (3) referees who are conversant with the applicant’s competence in area of specialization.
Applicants and Referees should write directly to:
Vice-Chancellor
Kenyatta University
P. O. BOX 43844 – 00100
Nairobi
E-mail: vc@ku.ac.ke
Applications can EITHER be sent in hard copy AND/OR e-mail not later than, Monday 16th March 2015
The Advertisement can also be found on the University Website: Kenyatta University Jobs
Kenyatta University is an equal opportunity employer and canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification.
Women and persons with disability are encouraged to apply.

VSF Germany Field Finance and Administration Officer Job in North Horr, Northern Kenya

VSF Germany Field Finance and Administration Officer Job in North Horr, Northern Kenya

VSF Germany is an international Non Governmental Organization, providing humanitarian aid and development assistance to pastoralists and vulnerable communities in areas where livestock is of importance.In the region, VSF Germany implements activities in Sudan, South Sudan, Kenya, Somalia & Ethiopia.
With support in animal health, agriculture, marketing, food safety but also with developing the capacity of communities and governmental institutions or initiating peace and conflict resolution we work towards food security and strengthened livelihoods of pastoralist communities.
VSF Germany seeks to recruit a qualified and well experienced Livestock professional to fill in the following position of Field Finance and Administration Officer.
The position’s overall responsibilities will be to Support the Project Manager in proper project financial management.
The incumbent will be based in North Horr, Northern Kenya.
Key Responsibilities:

Provide financial, logistical & administrative support to the projects

Implement donor financial regulation in funds management at the field level.

Manage the Projects finance and oversee all local procurement ensuring that donor and Organization’s policies are adhered to.

Manage the project petty cash, keeping records of all field financial transactions.

Submit monthly returns both hard copies and soft copies to the regional office.

Prepare backups of financial documents both hard and soft copies

Support preparation of cash forecasts, requests and submission to regional office to ensure flawless cash flow.

Assist in monitoring of expense levels to avoid over expenditure and mispostings of expenses.

Support Program Managers and field staff in drafting budgets, preparing field documentation and submission of field returns.

Manage contracts with 3rd parties and supervise services rendered to the projects.

Ensure stock cards and fuel cards are well kept with up to date fuel usage and stock records.

Ensure staffs deployed to the field are well inducted.

Supervise junior camp staff as appropriate.

Undertake any other duties assigned to you by your supervisors

Any other duties as may be assigned by the Line Manager.Qualifications, Experience, Attributes & Skills Required

University degree in Finance or Business studies and CPA Part II

Proficiency in Office computer packages (word, excel) & experience in specialized accounting software.

Knowledge of Navision an added advantage.

3 years minimum work experience in finance.

Experience in a humanitarian or other International NGO

Understanding of International Donor Regulations desirable

Knowledge of EC, ECHO rules & regulations shall be an added advantage.

Previous field level experience desirable

Good communication both oral & written.

A team player with good organizational skills.Contract Duration: 12 months Fixed
Number of positions: One
Place of work: North Horr, Northern Kenya
Salary: as per the organization scale
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should submit an application letter and CV to: postal address or via email address PO Box 25653, 00603 Nairobi, Kenya or Email: admin_hr@vsfg.org indicating the project, position, location and expected salary.
Only short-listed candidates will be contacted for interviews.
Closing date for receiving applications is 19th March 2015, at or before 17.00hrs.

VSF Germany Project Officer (NRM) Job in North Horr, Northern Kenya

VSF Germany Project Officer (NRM) Job in North Horr, Northern Kenya

VSF Germany is an international Non Governmental Organization, providing humanitarian aid and development assistance to pastoralists and vulnerable communities in areas where livestock is of importance.In the region, VSF Germany implements activities in Sudan, South Sudan, Kenya, Somalia & Ethiopia.
With support in animal health, agriculture, marketing, food safety but also with developing the capacity of communities and governmental institutions or initiating peace and conflict resolution we work towards food security and strengthened livelihoods of pastoralist communities.
VSF Germany seeks to recruit a qualified and well experienced Livestock professional to fill in the following position of Project Officer (NRM).
VSF Germany also seeks to recruit a qualified and well experienced Natural Resource and Management (NRM) professional to fill in the following position of Project Officer (NRM).
The position’s overall responsibilities will be to coordinate the implementation of Lanina V project activities in the community.
The Incumbent will be based in North Horr.
Programme Management and Development

Follow up on beneficiary communities targeted under CMDRR component on regular basis to ensure successful implementation of projects already supported during ECHO La Nina III project

Directly engage target communities to implement CMDRR and conflict resolution activities

Liaise with relevant stakeholders including County government personnel, none state actors and community leaders to ensure their active participation in implementation of activities.

Directly supervise community mobilizers/field monitor engaged to assist in implementation of CMDRR and Conflict resolution activities

Regularly monitor activities and report progress to the Field Coordinator.

Identify & provide training for the community user groups including rangeland user groups, peace committees among other community institutions dealing with natural resource management and disaster risk reduction interventions.

Participate in project coordination meetings representing VSF Germany at Sub County and county level forums as required.

Respond to cross cutting issues affecting the community in cooperation with specific expert agencies.

Steer the development and presentation of community drought preparedness plans with relevant groups i.e. Peace Committees, Water User Committees and Resource Planning Committees among other laid structures.

Monitoring and evaluation, integration of poverty reduction, CMDRR and rights based approaches and mainstreaming of equality, gender, environment and HIV/AIDS.

Represent VSF Germany in relevant meetings and working groups at County level Actively document the programme implementation process to generate lesson learnt as well as case studies

Feed into the development of the programme by actively participating in strategy sessions and providing feedback to the process

Generate project activity progress reports

Build the capacity of your staff through the provision of technical support, training and advice

Conduct Performance and Development Review for the field monitors in a timely mannerQualifications, Experience, Attributes & Skills Required

University Degree in Natural Resource Management/Agriculture or Environmental

Science from accredited University.

A minimum of 2-3 years working in both development and emergency action in Livelihood programming.

Knowledge and experience of working with Pastoral communities with bias to ASAL of Kenya.

Excellent Computer knowledge and report writing skills

Knowledge of current policy on Natural resource and environment management.

Knowledge and experience in management of field teams

Knowledge and experience in budget monitoring

Knowledge of donor funds management and reporting.

Working Knowledge of EC, ECHO rules and regulations shall be an added advantage.Contract Duration: 12 months Fixed
Number of positions: One
Place of work: North Horr, Northern Kenya
Salary: as per the organization scale
The incumbent will be based in North Horr, Northern Kenya.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should submit an application letter and CV to: postal address or via email address PO Box 25653, 00603 Nairobi, Kenya or Email: admin_hr@vsfg.org indicating the project, position, location and expected salary.
Only short-listed candidates will be contacted for interviews.
Closing date for receiving applications is 19th March 2015, at or before 17.00hrs.

IPSTC Police Advisor Job in Kenya

IPSTC Police Advisor Job in Kenya

The International Peace Support Training Centre (IPSTC) was established to enhance operational capacity for peacekeeping through training, education and research for the benefit of military, police, and civilian staff.The centre wishes to engage a competent candidate on a short term contractual basis in the following position:
Post Title: Police Advisor - Directing Staff
1 Position
Type of Appointment: 1 year contract,
Duration: 1 year renewable
Direct Supervision: Through the Chief Instructor to the Commandant
Salary: $2,800.00
Deadline for Submission: 20th Mar 2015
Duties and Responsibilities:

Responsible for Coordination of academic and workshop training programmes related to Police in Peace Support Operation with particular focus on Eastern Africa region;

Prepare and deliver quality training lectures in areas related to Police in Peace Support Operation with focus on Eastern Africa region;

Responsible for development of training/learning materials, preparing training programs and maintaining records to monitor training outputs;

Participate in departmental and school meetings and workshops aimed at sharing training outcomes and building interdepartmental collaboration within and outside the school;

Write and approve lecture materials and hand-outs and presentations in lectures, workshops and symposium to facilitate quality delivery of training programs in Police in Peace Support Operation;

Participate in the development of curriculum in collaboration with the Curriculum Development Officers;

Assist in the production of a quarterly IPSTC newsletter;

Liaise with relevant institutions, academic, I/NGOs and research institutes etc., with a view to increasing IPSTC’s “network of police experts;”

Develop cutting edge training tools and methodologies so as to meet the institution’s standards as a centre of excellence;

Remain abreast of contemporary adult learning principles with a view to developing relevant training tools and methodologies for associated training events; and

Develop a roster of training experts/facilitators in different subject areas.Education & Experience

A police officer of the rank of a Police - Superintendent or above

Must have IPO UN/AU mission experience (preferably more than one mission duty)

Must have training development experience

Minimum of a bachelor’s degree in a relevant field

Work independently without daily supervision.

Must understand and be able to manage double reporting lines (IPSTC and ISS)

Must have sound experience of UN/AU mandates including roles of military and civilian counterparts.

15 years’ service minimum.

Skills, abilities and personal attributes

Ability to prepare and deliver lectures to high level professionals with diverse backgrounds;

Ability to conceptualise, design, develop and undertake structured evaluation and review of training projects and programs;

Good report writing analytical skills;

Public speaking and excellent presentation skills.How to Apply:
Applications including cover letter, CVs, copies of relevant certificates, current remuneration and expected remuneration as well as current notice period should be addressed to the
Director
International Peace Support Training Centre
Westwood Park, Karen
P O Box 24232 - 00502
Nairobi, Kenya
or emailed to: jobs@ipstc.org

Carolina for Kibera Finance Intern Job in Kibera Slum, Nairobi, Kenya

Carolina for Kibera Finance Intern Job in Kibera Slum, Nairobi, Kenya

Job Description: Finance InternReports to: Finance and Admin Officer
Location: Kibera Slum, Nairobi, Kenya
Start Date: Immediately
Contract Period: 6 Months
Are you an ambitious person willing to have hands on experience in the Finance Office? Join us!
About Carolina for Kibera (CFK):
Founded in 2001, Carolina for Kibera (CFK) exists to offer motivated individuals in the Kibera slum tools and opportunities to become healthy, educated, and self-sufficient.
With a focus on youth, CFK’s first program, a community-based sports program, promotes ethnic, gender and religious cooperation in Kibera.
CFK has since expanded to serve the community in a holistic manner through a network of programs in the areas of health, social and economic development-- offering low-cost high-quality medical care, sexual health education, entrepreneurship training, and adolescent girls’ empowerment, among other initiatives.
About The Position: This position is based in the Kibera slum of Nairobi, Kenya with the following primary responsibilities:

Work directly with the Finance and Administration Officer to complete monthly financial reporting deliverables accurately and on time;

Assist in the maintenance of filing systems to ensure adequate documentation of all financial processes.

Prepare Payment Vouchers, Petty Cash Vouchers, Journal Vouchers, EFT Vouchers and Payroll Vouchers.

Assist in the documentation and filling of the Save the Children grant vouchers for reporting.

Assist in updating the personnel records including leave, academic and professional qualifications etc.

Assist the Finance and Admin Officer to ensure that all office utilities are paid on time and available to staff.Minimum Requirements:

Pursuing Bachelor degree in commerce (Accounting/Finance Option)

CPA 2 qualification will be an added advantage.

Experience with Microsoft office word and ExcelHow to Apply:
If you meet the above requirements, please send your application and CV indicating your current remuneration to hr@carolinaforkibera.org by 16th March 2015.
Find more information at Carolina for Kibera

UNDP SWITCH Africa Green Project National Coordinator Job in Kenya

UNDP SWITCH Africa Green Project National Coordinator Job in Kenya

United Nations Development ProgrammeUNDP Kenya invites applications for the following position:
Position Information
Post Title: National Coordinator - SWITCH Africa Green
Contract Type: Service Contract
Grade / Band: SB4
Direct Supervisor: Deputy Country Director - Programmes
Duration: One year, renewable subject to funding and performance
Date of Issue: 4 March 2015
Closing Date: 13th March 2015
Background:
The United Nations agencies, funds, and programmes that comprise the United Nations Country Team (UNCT) for Kenya have committed themselves to the “Deliver as One” (DaO).
In line with the new Quadrennial Comprehensive Policy Review, Standard Operating Procedures, and UNDG Strategic Priorities 2013-2016, a UN Strategic Framework that is being developed.
The framework will focus on a few broad outcome areas one of which is the “Green Economy”.
In support to this, UNEP, with financial support from the European Union and in collaboration with UNDP, UNOPS and other regional and national partners, is implementing SWITCH Africa Green project.
The overall objective of SWITCH Africa Green is to support 6 countries in Africa (Burkina Faso, Ghana, Kenya, Mauritius, South Africa and Uganda) to achieve sustainable development by engaging in transition towards an inclusive green economy, based on sustainable consumption and production (SCP) patterns, while generating growth, creating decent jobs and reducing poverty.
The objective will be achieved primarily through support to private sector led inclusive green growth. The project period is 2014-2017.
The Ministry of Environment Water and Natural Resources will be responsible for the implementation and coordination of the project.
The private sector, the EU Delegation in Kenya, and the UNCT will be members of the Project Steering Committee (PSC).
The National Coordinator will operate under the overall Guidance of the United Nations Resident Coordinator (RC) in Kenya, who chairs the United Nations Country Team (UNCT) and under the direct Supervision of the Deputy Country Director Programmes (DCD/P).
The Incumbent will receive Technical guidance from the Team Leader Environment, Energy and Climate Change unit, and maintain matrix management lines to the Regional Project Coordinators at the UNDP Regional Service Centre in Addis Ababa, the UNEP Regional Office for Africa in Nairobi, and the UNOPS Africa Regional Office in Nairobi.
Education and Experience:

Master’s Degree in Sustainable Development, Economics, Natural Sciences or other relevant field.

A minimum of four years professional experience, with at least three years in project management in Green Economy related areas such as, but not limited to, energy and resource efficiency, manufacturing, tourism, sustainable agriculture and fisheries and waste management.

Proven experience in multi-stakeholder coordination.

Proven experience in research and design of research methodologies.

Fluency in spoken and written English and Kiswahili.For the full terms of reference and application procedures please access the UNDP e-recruitment portal through the following link - Job Title
Notice: UNDP, as a matter of practice, does not charge any application, processing or training fee at any stage of the recruitment process.
“UNDP is an equal opportunity employer which strives to achieve overall balance in its staffing patterns”.