Construction Creative Graphic Designer Job in Nairobi Kenya (KES 75K)

Construction Creative Graphic Designer
 

Industry: Interior Design
 

Location: Nairobi
 

Salary: 75K gross

Our client a top interior design company based in Nairobi seeks to hire an experienced Creative graphic designer whose main responsibility will be to Plan, design, and furnish interiors and formulate design which is practical, aesthetic, and conducive to intended purposes

Duties and Responsibilities

• Meeting clients or account managers to discuss the business objectives and requirements of the job
• Inspecting and surveying a site
• Researching and drawing up plans; interpreting the client's business needs and developing a concept to suit their purpose;
• Estimating the time required to complete the work and providing quotes for clients;
• Developing design briefs by gathering information and data through research; thinking creatively to produce new ideas and concepts
• Sending designs to manufacturers for production purposes
• Briefing the procurement department on the details of orders confirmed.
• Showroom Orientation to Walk-in Clients
• Illustrates concept by designing rough layout of art and copy regarding arrangement, size, type size and style, and related aesthetic concepts.
• Prepares work to be accomplished by gathering information and materials
• Using innovation to redefine a design brief within the constraints of cost and time;
• Presenting finalized ideas and concepts to clients or account managers;
• Working with a wide range of media, including photography and computer-aided design (CAD)
• Proofreading to produce accurate and high-quality work;
• Contributing ideas and design artwork to the overall brief;
• Demonstrating illustrative skills with rough sketches; working on layouts and art working pages ready for print
• Keeping abreast of emerging technologies in new media, particularly design programs such as InDesign, QuarkXPress, FreeHand, Illustrator, Photoshop, 3ds Max, Acrobat, Director, Dreamweaver and Flash; developing interactive design;

Qualification, Experience & Skills

• Minimum 3 years experience in the same capacity, preferably with the Building & Construction Industry.
• Minimum degree in graphic design. Or a diploma in Graphic Designer with very good spoken and written English.
• Candidate should have a command on operating Graphic Software’s – CorelDraw & Photoshop.
• Preference will be given to incumbents having additional qualifications of AutoCAD, Archicad, Web design software’s and familiar with 3D Graphic presentations.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Strong creative skills matched with a desire to produce outstanding design.
• High level of organization skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
• Resourcefulness and ability to manage several tasks and projects simultaneously.
• Ability to work as part of a team.

How to Apply

If you are up to the challenge, posses the necessary qualification and experience, please send your CV only quoting the job title on the email subject (Construction  Creative Graphic Designer 75K) to vacancies@corporatestaffing.co.ke    before 1st October 2014

We do not charge any fee for receiving your CV. 

Kindly indicate your salary on the CV

Only candidates short-listed for interview will be contacted.

One Acre Fund Project Programmer Job in Kakamega, Kenya

Industry: Nonprofit / International Development / Agriculture
 

Function: Corporate
 

Position: Project Programmer
 

Employer: One Acre Fund
 

Job Location: Kakamega, Kenya 
 

Commitment: Project Position

Organization Description: One Acre Fund is a start-up NGO in Kenya, Rwanda, and Burundi that is innovating a new way of helping farm families to achieve their full potential. 

One Acre invests in farmers to generate a permanent gain in farm income. We provide farmers with a "market bundle" that includes education, finance, seed and fertilizer, and market access. 

Our program is proven impactful – every year, we weigh thousands of harvests and measure more than 100% average gain in farm income per acre.  

We are growing quickly. In six years, we have grown to serve 135,000 farm families with more than 1,000 full-time field staff. 

Job Description: One Acre Fund is a rapidly growing organization; increasing the number of sublocations and districts we work in each year.  

We are about to construct a new office facility to accommodate around 250 employees and a residential facility with 60 dwellings in the Kakamega region.  

We are seeking individuals to manage the programming of on-site construction activities on behalf of One Acre Fund. 

Contract details: Project and subject to performance, possibly leading to a permanent position

Candidate Profile 

Interested Applicants must meet the following criteria and requirements (all of equal importance):

• Experience of working construction projects is preferable, but not essential;
• IT literate, good level of skill with Microsoft Project or similar software is preferable;
• Pro-active problem solver;
• Good ability of working in a team situation;
• Strong work ethic;
• Attention to detail;
• Good computer literacy and database management abilities;
• Quick learner and team player;
• Excellent written and verbal communicator in English and Kiswahili;
• Strong sense of accountability and responsibility;
• A logical mind with the capacity to overcome difficult problems creatively;
• Good organizational skills;
• A strong sense of ethics, honesty and integrity;
• Ability to work under pressure, producing quality work with little supervision;

Roles and Responsibilities

• To regularly update the project progress of both sites throughout the construction phase;
• To produce a robust and realistic project programme in the pre-construction phase;
• Produce weekly progress reports to be issued to the One Acre Fund Construction Manager and Infrastructure Associate;
• Manage the production and compilation of project progress photos;
• At the pre-construction phase to be working with the Finance Assistant to produce a projected cash-flow throughout the construction phase;
• Making programme assessments of the time implications of variations to the scope of works;
• Represent One Acre Fund in a professional manner, reporting on progress and anticipated issues arising;
• Report to One Acre Fund Construction Manager;
• Provide constructive feedback to One Acre Fund of ways to improve the financial reporting procedure, and to be constantly looking to deliver a high quality project and ensure that best practice is followed.

Career Growth and Development: One Acre Fund invests in building management and leadership skills. We provide constant, actionable feedback delivered through weekly mentorship and through regular career reviews. 

We also have regular one-on-one meetings, where we listen to and discuss career goals, and work collaboratively to craft roles that each person can be passionate about.

Location: Kakamega, Kenya

Preferred Start Date: As soon as possible
Compensation: Competitive Salary.
 

Benefits:  Airtime, Transportation allowances and performance based Incentive
Career development: Twice annual career reviews and constant feedback. Your manager will invest significant time in your career development.

One Acre Fund Kenya is an equal opportunity employer; both women and men of integrity are invited to apply.

Only short listed candidates will be contacted.

To Apply: Email cover letter and resume to Kenyajobs@oneacrefund.org (Subject line: Project Programmer + the place you heard of the position).

Interested Applicants to submit their resumes and cover letter by the 8th of October  2014.

Senior IT Officer Job in Nairobi Kenya

A leading Tour and Transport company in Nairobi is looking to fill a position of a Senior IT Officer for their head office in Nairobi.

Duties and Responsibilities

1. Website design and development

• Administration of the companies Websites
• Maintaining the websites.
• Regular website backups
• Email administration

2. Design

• Fliers / Brochures Designs

3. Online Marketing:

• Search engine optimization, Email Marketing, Social Media Marketing (Face book, Twitter, YouTube etc

4. Sending Email Campaigns and Newsletters

5. IT Support: 

• Provide IT support to users
• Installations and maintenance of all Computer systems
• Companies Data Back up
• Network: Ensuring Network is up and Running
• Systems check up and repair (Computers / Printers /

6. Other Duties

• Managing the CCTV system
• Managing the Biometric finger system

Education and Qualification: The candidate should have a Degree or a Higher Diploma in Information technology with academic qualifications in web design and technology.  

Experience: The suitable candidate should have at least 4 yrs and above in the same field. 

Experience in the Tourism industry will be an added advantage.

If you meet the above, kindly send or resend your application along with an up-to-date CV with telephone contacts for three professional referees to swift.recruitment.recruit@gmail.com including your daily telephone contact, current net/gross salary and your expectation.

Please avoid applying if you do not have the requirements above

Only short-listed candidates will be contacted

Marketplace Assistant Job in Mombasa Kenya

Vacancy: Marketplace Assistant
 

Jumia is the leading e-commerce player in Africa. Founded in 2011 in Nigeria, Jumia's mission is to revolutionize the concept of shopping by providing customers with the best online shopping experience.

The Marketplace Assistant will be in charge of helping our most important sellers to upload new products on jumia.co.ke and to handle their orders. 
 

Your position as Marketplace Assistant entails:

• Uploading new products on jumia.co.ke on behalf of our sellers
• Making sure pictures and content of product pages are the best in order to provide an awesome shopping experience
• Setting prices on behalf of our sellers
• Handling orders on behalf of our sellers
• Coordinate with Jumia’s logistics to make sure we provide our customers the most amazing customer experience.

A successful candidate will fulfil the following requirements:
 

Expected personal skills

• Action oriented
• Well Organized
• Motivated
• Fast learner
• Well organized
• Excited by working in the biggest online retailer in Africa
• Very independent with a strong ability to go further than the expectations
• Basic excel skills needed

As a whole, we expect someone working hard, passionate and creative. 

We offer:

• A unique experience in an international, entrepreneurial, yet structured environment
• An unparalleled personal and professional improvement as our longer-term objective is to train the next generation of leaders for our future internet ventures
• The opportunity to be part of a team full of talented people with the best backgrounds

Package:

• 6 to 9 month internship and full time positions available
• Mombasa

If you want to become an entrepreneur in e-commerce businesses and join one the fastest growing company in the world, please send your resume to this link https://www.smartrecruiters.com/jumiakenya

Data & Communication Analyst Job in Nairobi Kenya

Vacancy: Data & Communication Analyst

Location: Nairobi

Company Description: NGO

Job Description:

• Extract and aggregate data from databases and real-time dashboard.
• Derive value from data and translate data insights into tangible action points.
• Geo-target SMS campaigns
• Assist the tech team in the further development of the company's real-time dashboard.
• Assist the tech and communication team with A/B testing.
• Share campaign data with the goal of improving performance
• Think critically about the company's data and process complex data sets and workflows into actionable strategies.
• Liaise between company’s communication and tech team.
• Crunch data and evaluate campaign effectiveness.
• Update and develop company’s online platforms as needed.
• Prepare data reports and presentations for existing and new partners.
• Analyze segments through online focus groups, surveys and insights from the field.
• Ad hoc tasks and assistance.

Requirements:

• BA or MA in computer science, engineering, mathematics or statistics
• Experience with PHP and Python (Django, Flask frameworks)
• Minimum of 3 years of professional experience. Private-sector candidates preferred
• Expert knowledge of Excel and knowledge of MySQL, Drupal and CMS
• A portfolio of data projects.
• Entrepreneurial mindset, are flexible and willing to take on ad hoc tasks
• The ability to work in an extremely fast-paced and multi-tasking environment

To apply: 
 

Email your CV to cv@dumaworks.com with the subject line DATA & COMMUNICATION ANALYST Job, your name and phone number

Safaricom Limited Information Risk Management and Compliance Senior Manager Job in Kenya

Safaricom Limited is the leading mobile telecommunications company in Kenya. 

We are pleased to announce the following vacancy in Risk Management and Compliance Division.

Senior Manager - Information Risk Management and Compliance

Ref: RMC – SMIRM&C - July 2014

In keeping with our current business needs, we are looking for a person who meets the criteria indicated below:

Reporting to the Head of Department- Enterprise Risk Management, the successful candidate will play a leading role in shaping, guiding and implementing Information Risk Management and Compliance at Safaricom  by liaising closely with other managers across the business and in particular in Technology.

In carrying out their duties therefore, the required candidate will develop, implement and monitor information security policies and metrics and evaluate the information security risk and adequacy of mitigations at Safaricom.

Key responsibilities will be to;

• Forms a “center of excellence” for information security management, for example offering internal management consultancy and advisory services on information security risk and control matters throughout the organization and promoting the commercial advantages of managing information security risks more efficiently and effectively;
• Coordinate and/or track resolution of Information Security Risk control items arising out of the Risk Assessment activities within the Safaricom Enterprise Risk Management Framework;
• Establish independent monitoring for compliance with both with internal security policies etc. and applicable laws and regulations to cover, but not limited to, our User access management, auditing and logging policies and specific controls on critical systems e.g. M-PESA;
• Liaison with and offers strategic direction to related governance functions (such as Technology, Physical Security/Facilities, Business Continuity management,  HR, and Corporate Affairs) plus senior and middle managers throughout the organization as necessary, on information security matters such as routine security activities plus emerging security risks and control technologies;
• Leads or commissions the preparation and authorizes the implementation of necessary information security policies, standards, procedures and guidelines, in conjunction with Technology Security;
• Leads or commissions suitable information security awareness, training and educational activities;
• Leads or commissions information security risk assessments and controls selection activities;

The ideal candidate should possess the following skills & competencies;

• Degree in a technical field IT, Business Information Systems (or related technical field) from a recognized university.
• At least 7 years of full-time work experience in information security management and/or related functions (such as IT audit and IT Risk Management). Experience in a banking or money transfer environment will be an added advantage
• Absolutely trustworthy with high standards of personal integrity, and willing to undergo vetting and/or personality assessments to verify this if necessary.
• Holder of at least one of the following certifications: CISA, CISM or CISSP.
• Detailed knowledge of GSM as well as IT Networks is  preferred.

If you meet the requirements and are self-driven, proactive and up to the challenge, please send your resume and application letter quoting the job reference number to the address below. 

All applications must be delivered on or before Monday the 21st July 2014.

The Head of Department Talent & Resourcing
Safaricom Ltd Nairobi
Via E-mail to hr@safaricom.co.ke 

Support, Development and Implementation Resource Job in Nairobi, Kenya

Job Title: Support, Development and Implementation Resource – Kenya    

Job Code: SDIR/MPC/140528
Number Of Positions Open: 1   
Location:  Nairobi, Kenya   
Closing Date:  Open Until Filled

Summary:

Our client is a leading global technology company in the provision of payment and information processing  solutions with particular emphasis on Voucher Processing, EFT, Day 2, Automated Clearing Houses, Mobile Commerce, Host banking enhancement, and KYC amongst leading corporations, banks and clearing houses.

Job Objective

Primary Responsibilities:

• Chiefly responsible for taking a spec and converting it into a solution using our clients’ Software tools/framework already developed to configure the application.  
• Customization of the solution through configurations and writing code (currently VB6) in exit routines will be necessary for all implementations.
• The candidate will need to go and implement the solution on the customer’s site. Therefore, they will not be required to do hectic development but must have Intermediate knowledge of VB6/C#/VB.NET.
• Intermediate SQL knowledge, Networking and Operating Systems as they will need to configure and customize the solution

Requirements: (Qualifications / Experience)

Qualifications

BSc Computer Science / IT (or the equivalent).

Spoken Languages

• Must have good command of the English language (read, write, speak, understand).
• Must have good command of the Swahili language (read, write, speak, understand).
• The candidate will be required to have good customer skills, as establishing the client’s needs and telephonic support are key requirements.

Databases

• Must have at least 2 years’ experience with SQL2005 or above.
• Understand how to backup and restore databases.
• Should be proficient with writing complex SQL Queries using multiple joins / advanced syntax, and creating Views, creating Table Indexes, understanding Normalization.
• Should be proficient with SQL Profiler.
• Should be proficient with creating new tables and modifying existing tables.
• Should be proficient with primary keys and all other types of table constraints.

Programming Languages

• At least 2 years’ intermediate level experience with developing in VB6, C# or VB.Net.
• Hardware knowledge
• Some experience and an aptitude for understanding hardware and being prepared to be trained up in this field is a requirement.
• Extensive hardware experience, particularly on transports, would be a major advantage.

How to Apply:

Interested candidates holding the necessary requirements, good performance and / or references are encouraged to apply with detailed CV’s, inclusive of names and contacts of 3 referees, current telephone number and email address by clicking on:  Support Development and Implementation Resource – Kenya

Pact PEACE III Project IT / Data Entry Administrator Job in Nairobi Kenya

Pact is an International NGO with an office in Kenya among several other offices across the world, which enables systematic solutions that allow those who are poor and marginalized to earn a dignified living, be healthy and take part in the benefits that nature provides. 

Pact accomplishes this by strengthening local capacity, forging effective governance systems and transforming markets into a force for development.
 

PEACE III is a five-year project (2014-2019), funded by USAID and implemented by Pact. 

The aim of PEACE III is to support EA regional and US government goals in improving stability along EA’s border regions by strengthening the horizontal and vertical linkages within and between local, national and regional conflict management actors.
 

PEACE III will work with local implementing partners to build capacity of community peace leaders and organizations while strengthening inter-personal and inter-communal collaboration at all levels
 

Pact is seeking to recruit dynamic, qualified and experienced individuals to fill the following position:

Position Title: IT / Data Entry Administrator
 

Supervisor: Database Administrator / GIS Officer
 

Supervises: None 

Location: Nairobi 

Job Summary: This job includes investigating and diagnosing network problems, collecting IT usage stats, making recommendations for improving the company's IT systems and carrying out routine configuration and installation of IT solutions. 

The position holder will help employees with some of their more basic computer needs, like setting up new users and managing back-up, security and passwords

Roles and Responsibilities
 

Specific duties include but are not limited to:-

• Server administration: Installation, Designing, Implementing and administering server roles: AD, DHCP, DNS, GPO, IIS, file sharing, rights and permissions on MS Servers, 2008R2 and 2012
• IS Security; ensuring viruses do not become an operation’s bottleneck, Configuring Web Proxy and firewall, ensuring latest updates and upgrades are installed on all machines. Comprehensive Backup and restore strategies
• Web Development using html, php/MySql and Content management system
• Developing and implementing various training and instruction programs for users on the use of operating systems, networking, applications, and databases.
• Administration of software requiring integration with the server e.g. Microsoft Nav, SERENIC, Office 365 and ensuring compliance with current site licenses, designs, as well as managing  IT related projects such as organizational website and partner’s websites as needed.
• Troubleshooting and fixing hardware, software and user problems as they arise.
• Evaluation of  existing computer systems, hardware and performance, system upgrades, based on end user requirements, installing, integrating, customizing, configuration, and testing new system and hardware.
• Flexibility to adapt to and willingness to learn or teach new technologies; and be on call whenever needed to give support to staff.
• Enter all  new data which is sorted and verified into the designated database
• Update the designated database with new program data received from the field offices/partners

Skills and Qualifications

• University Degree in IT related field e.g. Computer Science and Information Systems or any other related field with at least 3 years relevant working experience in a busy NGO environment will be an added advantage.
• Professional/additional Qualifications: Applicants with Professional Certificates such as MCITP, CCNA, Linux +/LPI and MSSQL and MYSQL database applications are highly desirable.
• UNIX Administration knowledge, knowledge of Microsoft  IIS and Apache is preferred, knowledge of Microsoft windows  2008R2/2012 server. 
• Experience in network administration, advances knowledge of database management  (MSSQL, MYSQL etc) 

Competencies

• Maintain a high level of transparency, accountability and integrity
• Perform a variety of duties often changing from one task to another of a different nature without loss of efficiency or composure
• Work independently
• Relate to others in a manner that creates a sense of teamwork and cooperation
• Maintain effective communication with colleagues, both junior and senior

Application Process
 

We encourage interested applicants to submit their applications to the attention of Pact HR Office in Kenya via the following email address: kenyahr@pactworld.org clearly indicating in the subject field of your email IT/data entry administrator by 23rd, July 2014. 

All applicants should submit their application with a detailed CV in MS Word (.doc) version, which should include names and contacts of 3 referees.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. 

Pact is a fair and equal opportunity employer.

Save the Children Youthsave Data Intern Job in Nairobi Kenya

Vacancy: Youthsave Data Intern

Position Code: INTDE 148


Team / Programme: Programme Operations

Location: Nairobi
 

Grade: Intern

Type of Contract: National
 

Child Safeguarding: Level 3 – the responsibilities of the post may require the post holder to have regular contact with or access to children or young people 
 

Role Purpose: YouthSave is a multi-year project to develop and test the development and commercial impacts of youth savings accounts (YSAs) in 4 countries.  

The project will represent the largest initiative to date to study youth demand for savings facilities in developing countries, and to satisfy that demand by developing commercially viable savings services in conjunction with local financial institutions (FIs). 

YouthSave also includes a significant research component, which in Kenya will focus on monitoring uptake and usage of accounts.

The YouthSave Data Intern is responsible for inputting data correctly in the Financial Capability (FC) database and ensuring that data is of a high quality by counterchecking source documents with the data authors. This will involve making phone call follow up and possibly site visits. 
 

Scope of Role: 
 

Reports to: YouthSave Programme Coordinator 

Key contacts: YouthSave Programme Assistant and YouthSave Regional Technical Advisor 

Dimensions: Save the Children has been operational in Kenya since the 1950s, providing support to children through developmental and humanitarian relief programmes delivered both directly and through local partners. 

Current programming focuses on child protection, child rights governance, education, health, HIV/AIDS, livelihoods, nutrition and WASH. 

In 2012, as part of a global reorganization process, Save the Children combined the programmes of SC UK, SC Canada and SC Finland to create a single operation in Kenya. 

By Feb 2013, we will have completed a second transition, which will see us join forces with the British INGO, Merlin, and merge their health and nutrition programmes with our own. 

Save the Children has an operational presence in Dadaab Refugee Camp, Garissa, Mandera, Meru and Wajir – with plans to expand into Bungoma and Turkana in 2014. We work through partners in many other parts of the country. 

By February 2014, we will have a staff complement of around 300 staff and an operating annual budget of approximately US$25 million.

Staff directly reporting to this post: None

Key Areas of Accountability:

• Entering all YouthSave Programme Financial Capability data information is accurately and completely in the FC database. These are:  pre-test, post-test, post post-test questionnaires, youth and adult registers, Qualitative Club Forms and buy-in session forms
• With support from the YouthSave Programme Assistant, ensuring that data information received is complete for capture.
• Making follow up calls to data authors both in the Save the Children office and to partners in the field to clarify data information, ensure accuracy and provide feedback to the data authors.
• Ensuring data integrity is maintained and confidentiality kept at all times. 
• Where possible and necessary, support the YouthSave Programme Assistant in building the data collection and documentation skills of partners and field implementers.
• Assist in the filing and storage of hard copy records in an orderly manner as directed by the YouthSave Programme Assistant.
• Support the YouthSave Program Assistant in tracking overall numbers of records entered by preparing a weekly tally of records entered per partner for her review.
• Provide feedback or suggestions to the YouthSave Programme Coordinator  and Assistant on the data entry process particularly pointing out any recommendations in areas of growth in the process.
• Any other relevant duties as may have been assigned by their Supervisor.

Skills and Behaviours (our Values in Practice)
 

Accountability:

• Holds self accountable for making decisions, managing resources efficiently, achieving and role modelling Save the Children values
• Creates an environment to maintain our culture of Child Safeguarding

Ambition:

• Sets ambitious and challenging goals for themselves and takes responsibility for their own personal development.
• Aims for excellence in executing their tasks and shows initiative to overcome challenges to this goal.

Collaboration:

• Approachable, good listener, easy to talk to; builds and maintains effective relationships with colleagues, external partners and supporters
• Values diversity and different people’s perspectives, able to work cross-culturally.

Creativity:

• Develops and encourages new and innovative solutions
• Cuts away bureaucracy and encourages a direct approach

Integrity:

• Honest, encourages openness and transparency, builds trust and confidence
• Displays consistent excellent judgement and initiative.

Qualifications and Experience

• At least 1 year Data entry, Data management and statistics experience or internship.
• Diploma in Data management, Statistics or Computer science qualification would be desirable.
• Excellent computer skills especially in MS Access, MS Excel and Ms Word
• Some experience with computerised statistics packages e.g. SPSS will be desirable.
• Good experience in database use and management.
• High level of integrity and ability to work as part of a professional team
• Strong interpersonal communication and training skills.
• Proven ability to handle challenging workloads effectively.
• Cross-cultural experience, understanding and sensitivity;
• Willingness to travel to field locations.
• Commitment to Save the Children values.

How to Apply

The application process is now open and will close on 18th July 2014. 

To apply for internship placement, send your application to Kenya.jobapplications@savethechildren.org  indicating the Position Code on the subject line. 

Hanmak Technologies Programmer Intern Job in Kenya

Hanmak Technologies

Vacancy: Programmer Intern

Job Duties

Analyzing user specification requirements and writing code for new applications.

Integrating new features and modules into existing applications.

Integrating other technologies into existing applications

Project implementation and user training

Supporting and maintaining existing software applications

Qualifications

• Strong problem management and problem investigation skills.
• Ability to multitask and work independently as well as in a small team in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to talk directly with business users.
• Excellent written English language and ability to produce business specifications and functional requirements for applications.
• Ability to learn and acquire new skills quickly

Specialized Skills

• Excellent skills in both desktop and web based applications on Dot Net Framework with C#.Net and ASP.Net
• Skills in PHP, html5, JavaScript, JSON
• Web and app development on android platform
• Proficiency in MySQL and MS SQL development

Position Availability: Immediately

Applications should be made to: careers@hanmak.co.ke   

Applications should be made before: 20th July 2014

WFP Information Technology Assistant (Developer) Job in Nairobi Kenya

Job Title: Information Technology Assistant (Developer)

 
Vacancy: WFP 14-0015263

Post Grade: Service Contract, SC-5 

Duty Station: Nairobi
 

Deadline for application: 7 July 2014

Background: In 2010, WFP began designing and evaluating new transfer modalities and technologies in Kenya. WFP plans to increase the use of innovative approaches in the coming years, and requires in-house capacity to ensure that:

• Existing business critical systems are supported, and updated as needed.
• The potential of new technology to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of WFP’s food assistance programmes is continuously explored.
• Data capture exercises related to WFP’s food assistance transfer modalities are rigorous, effective and efficient.
• Systems and business processes are:

1. well-adapted to WFP’s evolving programmes,
2. well-documented and supported,
3. well-designed to support future scaling of successful pilots,
4. integrated with country office management and corporate reporting requirements; and
5. contribute to the evolving national social protection framework including the single-registry project,

• Knowledge accumulated through programme innovations is well-managed and contributes continuously to organizational learning.

As part of the Innovation unit, the incumbent will be involved in on-going development, implementation and maintenance of software solutions as well as with consulting software development projects with various WFP Kenya units.

Major Duties and Responsibilities:

• Design and development of software systems and tools to support WFP Kenya operations.
• Writing and testing code in a team environment as well as participating in peer reviews
• Reviewing and documenting software bugs or issues and taking corrective action as required.
• Supporting the implementation of technology solutions to support WFP Kenya operations.
• Producing user and system documentation e.g. user manuals and functional specifications.
• Performing other related duties as required.

Qualifications, Experience, Critical Success Factors and Language:

• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in Software development
• Extensive experience in designing, writing code and implementing web-based applications using PHP, C#, JavaScript in a SQL server environment.
• Experience in version control (GIT); project management and issue tracking software (Redmine)
• Experience in mobile-based application development (Android ®) and data collection tools.
• Experience in implementation/ customisation of OpenSource customer relationship management (CRM) technologies i.e. SugarCRM
• Demonstrated experience in SMS gateway development, integration (via API) and support.
• Experience in agile software development.
• Good written and spoken English and fluent in Kiswahili.

Interested and qualified Candidates are requested to submit online applications only according to the following procedures:

• Go to: http://i-recruitment.wfp.org/vacancies/14-0015263
• Step 1 : Create your online CV
• Step 2: Click on “Description” to read the position requirements and “Apply” to submit your application.

Note: You must complete Step 2 in order for your application to be considered for this vacancy.
 

If you have any queries relating to this VA please send them to: Nairobi.Hr@wfp.org

WFP is an equal opportunity employer and does not charge a fee at any stage of the recruitment process.

Only short listed applicants will be contacted.

Winas Sacco Records and Information Officer Job in Embu Kenya

Winas Sacco Society Limited, a Sacco operating from Embu County wishes to recruit suitably qualified and experienced individuals in the following position:

Records and Information Officer 

Ref: RO/01
 
1 Post
 
Reporting to the Finance Manager, the Records and Information Officer (registry officer’s) roles and responsibilities shall be as below:

Duties and Responsibilities

• Undertaking all operations in the registry including:
• Ensuring that all records are properly kept;
• Storing and documenting stationery;
• Receiving and documentation of application  forms;
• Ensuring that documents pertaining to every member/customer are filed and securely maintained in a member’s file;
• Maintaining registry incoming and outgoing mails ;
• Ensuring that all members’/customers’  files are promptly returned to the cabinet after use, noting that all filing areas shall be out of bounds to unauthorized persons;
• Maintaining a record that leads to tracing of all the documents in circulation;
• Automation of records management at the Sacco
• Filing executed loan application forms after recovery;
• Disposal of documents;
• Mailing and mail handling; and
• Any other lawful duties as may be assigned from time to time.

Qualifications:
 

Appointment to the position will be made from persons who:

• Are  holders of a minimum of C in the Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education ;
• Have a Diploma  in Library Science, Records and Information Management or Knowledge Management; and
• Have satisfactory served as a registry clerk in the SACCO or in like organizations for at least three (3) years.

Interested applicants who meet the above requirements are requested to send their applications together with their resume’s, certificate of good conduct, guarantors’ letter and testimonials stating their current and expected remuneration ,quoting the job reference as the subject header, to   co-opconsultancy@co-opbank.co.ke so as to reach us by 25th June 2014.

NB: Applications that are incomplete or that are received beyond the deadline will not be considered. 

Only short listed candidates will be contacted.