ICAP of Columbia University Senior Monitoring and Evaluation Officer - Research Job in Nairobi Kenya

ICAP of Columbia University is working in partnership with the Ministry of Public Health and Sanitation and the Ministry of Medical Services to strengthen HIV Care and Treatment services at provincial and district health facilities. 

This program is part of a US Government initiative against HIV in Kenya that receives funding from PEPFAR through the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Applications are invited for the following positions:
 

Title: Senior Monitoring and Evaluation Officer - Research
 

Location: Nairobi with travel to ICAP sites
 

Overall Job Function:
 

To provide technical support in the planning and implementation of Evaluation and Research activities within ICAP HIV/AIDS prevention, care and treatment program in coordination with the Kenyan Ministries of Health. 

The Senior M&E Officer is accountable for the planning and conduct of evaluation and research development of tools and training. 

S/he will also be responsible for analysis of data for key conference presentations and manuscripts.
 

Key Responsibilities:
 

The Senior Monitoring and Evaluation Officer-Research will report to the Director of Strategic Information and Research.

He/she will be responsible for M&E activities, in particular:

• Provide technical research support in writing of research protocols, ethics approvals, research abstracts and manuscripts using program M&E data
• Provide mentorship of program staff in the analysis, interpretation and use of program M&E data
• Provide technical support in the analysis and presentation of program M&E data
• Assist in the strategic use of program data for program improvement
• Provide technical input for program evaluation

Requirements:

• Minimum of a Master level degree in either epidemiology, biostatistics, public health, or related discipline
• At least 5 years of experience in biostatistics and/or program M&E, preferably in a HIV related field.
• Strong data management and analysis skills
• Expert knowledge of data analysis programs such as SPSS, STATA, and/or EPI INFO
• Research background with significant publications (minimum of 2 peer reviewed manuscript publications as first author)

All applications including a current CV, telephone number and 3 referees (one who should be at least your current/previous supervisor) should be sent to the HR and Administration Manager, ICAP icap.vacancies@gmail.com before 7th June 2013. 

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

ICAP is an equal opportunity employer

African Economic Research Consortium Administrative Assistant Job in Kenya (5 Months)

African Economic Research Consortium
 

Position Announcement

The African Economic Research Consortium (AERC) is a not-for-profit Pan-African institution, dedicated for the last 20 years to enabling the advancement of economic policy research and training in Africa. 

The Consortium’s mandate and strategic intent is built on the basis that sustained development in sub-Saharan Africa requires well-trained, locally based professional economists. 

AERC agitates the provision of capacity building in economic policy in Francophone and Anglophone African countries through provision of support in the areas of policy research and training.

AERC is seeking to recruit a suitable individual to fill the following temporary position.  

The position will assist the Training Department in the Joint Facility of Electives (JFE), a facility that runs for 4 months from June to November.  

The JFE caters for the electives component of graduate training at Masters and PhD level for students from various participating universities in Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA). 

To overcome the inability of most SSA universities to mount a reasonable choice of elective courses, resources are pooled by teaching of electives in a joint facility known as the JFE, which is usually held every year in Nairobi, Kenya.

This year, the JFE will be held at the Kenya School of Monetary Studies (KSMS) from June 24 to November 2, 2013. 

About 65 Masters and 18 PhD students are expected to attend the JFE. 

The students will be taught by a combined team of about 30 visiting professors/lecturers recruited internationally from within and outside Africa.

Administrative Assistant 

(Temporary Position for 5 Months)
 

The Administrative Assistant assists with the day to day management of the JFE.
 

Key Tasks and Responsibilities

• Assisting in the setting up and closure of the JFE.
• Providing administrative and secretarial support to the JFE Administrator and the JFE programme in general.
• Updating and maintenance of the JFE records.
• Issuance of stationery to JFE participants and maintenance of an updated inventory of office supplies and stationery.
• Assisting in preparation of documentation and/or reports for the programmes.
• Assisting lecturers in preparation of documents as requested and facilitating their printing.
• Assisting with preparation of payment vouchers for JFE participants.
• Assisting with the follow up of airline reservations, tickets and airport transfers for JFE participants.
• Assisting with data entry and analysis of the students course and lecturer evaluations.
• Assisting in invigilating of examinations.
• Any other tasks that may be assigned.

Requirements

• Diploma in Business Administration or equivalent, a Degree would be an added advantage
• 2-3 years in an administrative function;
• Proficiency in Computer Applications – MS Office
• Good Communication, analytical, problem solving and Interpersonal skills
• Ability to interact and work in a multi cultural environment
• Good team player
• Ability to work under pressure and meet strict deadlines.
• Willingness and readiness to be a resident of the JFE campus

Interested candidates should submit their application with a detailed CV, including email and telephone contacts. 

To be considered your application must be received by 30 May, 2013 addressed to:

The Manager, Human Resources and Administration
African Economic Research Consortium (AERC)
Email: recruitment@aercafrica.org

Human Resources Manager Job in Mombasa Kenya

Job Purpose
 

Our client is a Group of companies and a leading manufacturer of a wide range of food items and beverages & packaging material for Food Industry. 

The Group is looking to fill Human Resources Manager position for their company based in Mombasa.

The HR Manager will manage the human resources function in a manner that ensures that there is a working environment and a skilled and motivated workforce to facilitate the achievement of business objectives. 

Responsibilities

• Develop, review and implement HR policies and procedures to ensure legal compliance and best practice.
• Liaise with COTU, FKE and Ministry of Labour on all issues relating to Employment laws and Practice and take part in CBA negotiations.
• Support interface between the business, industry, government regulations and CBA staff relating to staff issues.
• Liaise with legal section and company lawyers on all legal issues relating to industrial relations.
• Drive industrial relations programs.
• Monitor and manage the administration of all disciplines/grievance issues as per discipline/grievance policy.
• Facilitate building of managerial capability on employee relations and coach managers to handle disciplinary issues through facilitation of training programs.
• Coordinate and support the recruitment and selection process including job description development, recruitment and selection, and issuing of contracts.
• Provide leadership in HR management and guide other managers in staff development, training, mentoring and coaching to improve staff performance, motivation and morale.
• Develop, implement and monitor compensation and benefits policies to attract, retain and motivate staff.
• Coordinate and monitor performance management activities including objective setting.
• Identify staff training needs, and lead in implementing training plans.
• Manage payroll processing and ensure statutory returns computations are submitted on time.

Requirements

• Degree in Social Sciences or Business Administration with a bias in Human Resources Management
• Higher Diploma in Human Resources Management
• At least eight to ten years relevant Human Resource Experience preferably with a bias to Industrial relations.
• Extensive knowledge of labour laws, collective bargaining and CBA negotiations
• Superior communication and interpersonal skills
• Computer literate

How to apply
 

Send your application including a cover letter and detailed CV highlighting relevant experience, details of current and expected salary, a daytime phone contact, email address, and the names of three professional referees by close of business on Friday 14th June 2013 to:
 

Adept Systems
Management Consultants
P O Box 6416, 

Nairobi, GPO 00100
 

Email: recruit@adeptsystems.co.ke

Only short listed candidates will be contacted. 

Please note that we do not charge fees for receiving or processing job applications.

Hygiene Services General Manager Job in Kenya (KShs 100K - 140K)

Our client is a  leading hygiene services provider is looking for a dynamic, proactive manager to take the company forward and facilitate growth and expansion.
 

General Manager
 

Job Role

• Managing a team of approximately 8 people
• Responsible for overseeing the day to day operations of the company including: customer relations, complex service scheduling, quality control including staff supervision and ensuring services provided meet the appropriate standard expected by the company,
• Budgeting and allocation of resources as appropriate,
• Supervision of administrative issues including credit control and company finances, maintaining efficient supply chains from importation or products and stock control right down to installation on clients premises.
• Monthly management reports including evaluation of KPI's, financial analysis and p&L breakdowns
• Delegation of duties, management of all HR issues pertaining to the team and recruitment of additional staff as required

In addition to the above, a key element of your role will involve focusing on the growth of the company and developing innovative strategies to facilitate this. This will involve:

• Identifying  untapped markets and clients and directly target them with the aim of expansion and growth
• Establishing and implementing practical and efficient sales and marketing strategies with measurable outcomes
• Overseeing all advertising and branding for the company
• Carrying out market research into new products that will appeal to the Kenyan market with a view to expanding the range of services that the company provides.

The ideal candidate must:

• Have extremely strong organisational skills and the ability to work independently
• Degree level education:Preferably with a background in business or marketing
• At least 4 years of experience in a managerial role
• Excellent written and spoken English is mandatory and additional knowledge of Kiswahili would be an advantage

Salary: Consolidated gross salary of 100,000 -140,000/=; incentive bonus depending upon qualifications/experience

Please email your CV, including up to date references and a covering letter explicitly stating why you are the best person for this position to jobs@alternatedoors.co.ke