10 Ways To Create a Strong Email Cover Letter

By Dorcas Karuana,
Applying for a job is a process that should be given enough time and careful planning. It is the only opportunity that gives you a chance to express your interest in working for your potential employer and why you are the best among hundreds if not thousands of applicants.
If you are job searching in Kenya, it is likely that you will find most job advertisements being applied online. Where you are either filling in online application forms and/or sending out your CV.  Some job seekers are never aware of what documents to send and will attach their testimonials even when not asked to in the advert. So follow the instructions given.
When making online applications, the body of your email should be the cover letter that you attach on the email. As part of this process one can assume that the person reading what you have written won’t have much time to focus on what you have to say, which is never the case.
This is the sad truth  is that Human Resource Managers have around 30 seconds of time dedicated on your application and draw some quick conclusions from it. This includes the process that starts from reading and opening up your email, and clicking on the attached CV. Therefore your email cover letter is an important part of the process and that it needs to be well thought out, short and punchy!
Here are some tips to get you started:
1. At the top of your email, either in the subject box or before you introduce yourself, you should state which job that you’re applying for.
2. You should assume that you have two short paragraphs before you sign off your email. In those two paragraphs, you should aim to answer the questions – who you are and why you’re right for this role?
3. First paragraph- Explain in details who you are in terms of what it is that you have done with your life so far. Describe this in a way that positions you well in the reader’s mind for the role that they seek to fill. This paragraph is also the place for you to say how delighted you would be to work for this organisation and to be considered as a candidate
4. Second paragraph -Explain why you are the ideal candidate.  Identify the key contributions that you can make in terms of your skills, qualifications and experience, which make you a great candidate for this job. Keep it tight and don’t repeat, where possible, what is coming in the attached CV. At the same time, remember that the reader may not look at the CV at all if they do not think the cover email is interesting enough.
5. Be professional and be authentic. Think about why you are right for the role and why you have chosen to apply for this particular job. You want to get across that you have specifically identified this role as being a good fit for you and the organisation, and by putting this in your own words and being authentic about it, your uniqueness will shine through.
6. Address it to a person by title or much better by name – Find out who will be reading this email and what their position/role is? If you do your research, you can find out what it is that this person is looking for, where they sit within the organisation and what is important to them. The more you can target your note towards the receiver of it the better
7. Include an email signature so that you can easily be contacted. Your CV should also include your contact details however making sure that the email also makes it obvious how to get in touch with you is helpful
8. Make sure you follow instructions and are sending everything as it is required and requested in your email. Check if your CV should be sent as an attachment and if so – if it should be in a particular format e.g. word (check what version) or pdf.
9. Simple, clear and concise is better. Don’t go crazy with fonts and colours. Keep it simple, easy to read and easy on the eyes. Also make sure that the font size is good for your reader.
10. Stay fairly formal. It’s an email but don’t forget that it is an application for an important job that you want to be taken serious as a candidate for. Start your email with a ‘Dear Mr or Ms X’. Avoid any abbreviations
Dorcas is a Human Resource Officer at Corporate Staffing Services. Email: dorcas@corporatestaffing.co.ke. Website www.corporatestaffing.co.ke

6 Quick Tips Of How To Make Your CV Look Good To The Eye

By Tabitha Makumi
How do you explain what makes you reach for a certain product at Tuskys Supermarket or wherever you like to shop?  You probably are used to that product so you stretch your hand and reach for it but what about a new product? Is it the way it’s packaged? The colour maybe? The name of the product?
It’s all about creating the right first impression based on what meets the eye and that’s how most people get to experience a new product.
Think of your CV as a product, does it appeal to the eye? Does it make the recruiter want to reach for it in a bunch of banal looking CV’s and go through it?
I am not advocating for you to go all bananas on your CV and give it some crazy looking back ground colour hoping that the recruiter will reach for it instead of the others. He/she will reach for it alright, but to throw it in the dustbin. How about trying some professionalism and maybe putting some class on it ?
Here are 6 tips of how you can do just that.
1.Be consistent . If you decide to go BOLD on  “Objective” also bold “Education” and “Skills” as well.
2.Use  white space effectively. A page packed with text may suggest a lot of impressive accomplishments, but it’s also no picnic to read. Last time I checked, most Kenyans do not like to read and the recruiter may not be an exception.
A good résumé should be easy to scan and see what’s what. So use one-inch margins and leave line breaks between different kinds of information.
3.Use a good-looking typography  (font )One or two font selections will do; you want a clean, businesslike look.
4.Watch the size of your text. Unless you are using an unusually-scaled typeface, your best bet for body text is size 10, 11 or 12. Too small is annoying to read, too large looks unprofessional.
5.Don’t use a prepackaged cliché kind of résumé template! Chances are, your prospective employer has already looked through fifty submissions using the default settings that came with some word processor.
Change the structure up a bit, sprinkle in a simple graphic elements even by adding small bullet points or a borders just to make your work stand out from the crowd.
6.Balance and organize the information. Solid text as if you are writing a novel won’t just cut it. Remember what I said earlier about Kenyans reading habits? Yep, that won’t cut it.
Think about ways to break up the text by using columns, bullets, lists and centering, and by grouping  relevant information into sections—this suggests organization, logical thinking and demonstrates to the reader that you will be able to deliver professional looking documents.
This pointers will sure give you an impeccable CV. But wait a minute, don’t let your CV be all show and nothing worthwhile to make you the right candidate.
I bet you feel bad when you purchase a product because it looks good on the outside but behold, it’s just crap on the inside.
Make the actual content on your resume worth the effort of following this 6 tips. You can go through out CV writing articles and learn all about CV writing techniques.
Remember, with a little extra effort, your résumé can set you apart from the other applicants right from the moment your future boss opens the envelope.
Good luck catching the eye of the right people at the right job for you!

The Secrets To Professional CV Writing in Kenya

By Angela Wahome,
Ever uttered the words, “done, phew, now I can print my CV!” Great relief when you manage to prepare your CV and print it but since your CV is a summary of the work you do; loosely translated from Latin. Curriculum Vitae actually means work history.
Therefore, ideally your CV will only be perfectly done the moment at that particular moment, then you find that you need to keep tweaking it to get it to say the right thing.
Here are some things that you must consider as you prepare your CV. Something like a checklist of sorts; there are two main things to consider. Your full name and contact details, relevant personal information as requested on the application of general personal information, education and lastly work history. There are some of the things that you may want to consider including in the CV. Leadership skills, communication skills, problem solving, decision making, project management, time management, and stress management skills.
While you are writing your CV use this time to reflect on whether you have done in career planning and see how you can begin taking steps for career maintenance. This is important as once you get the job you need to learn how to grow, maintain and do well in it. If you focus on creating a good foundation you will find that moving into another area will be simpler for you as you will be more focused and will be used to doing whatever you need to get done to do the job well.
Make sure that you get a good understanding of what you are worth in the job market. The payment of salaries and benefits is extremely random and often people are forced to settle for pay that they are offered. In as much as the economic position of the company that is going to hire you will dictate your pay make sure you know what you are worth and are able to negotiate a salary for yourself to ensure that you get a figure you can live with.
Start reading job advertisements for the position that you wish to end up in eventually. If you make a habit of doing this you will know what you need to do. Growing in that direction will only seem natural. However make sure you are fully aware of how marketable you will be if you get that training. There are some careers that people have trained in but end up extremely disappointed and frustrated because they find there is no employer that needs them.
Take the time to learn how to transition into a new work place. Who can you work with? Do you know how to approach the people you need help from? How much can you ask? Who can you trust? Once you understand the culture, working in that organization should not be a challenge for you as you know what you can expect.  Your CV will no longer be a piece of paper that is static but will be come a living testament to what you are able to do and can help push you to greater heights.

CV Writing Tips For Fresh Graduates

By Tabitha Makumi,
Fresh out of college, no job experience and then you see a job vacancy for a graduate trainee opportunity for a particular company that you wouldn’t mind having your skills honed at and later work for but for the life of you don’t know how-to go about drafting that cv. So how do you go about it? Here’s how.
Most companies nowadays in Kenya in whatever field of career are opting to train graduates and later offer them a job.  For example PwC, KRA, KPMG and even the media houses. So how do you go about drafting that resume keeping in mind that you have zero to nothing as far as experience is concerned? I have put together some of the highlights which will build up your resume.
Your Job Objective.
Why would you want to be trained at the company? Most people want to gain experience and practise what they learnt at the university or college. This is a one time opportunity, so make it count.
For example you can write; I am a business management graduate from the University of Nairobi. I am looking for trainee position in a reputed management from a reputable firm to learn, understand and enhance my skills in business management. I want to work for a company that values diversity, and believes in work-life balance, values their employees and gets involved with the community. I’m a firm believer that if your employees are happy they won’t mind working hard for you.
What’s your Professional Experience?
You may not have any profound experience to write home about but most universities and colleges now offer internship programs before their students graduate. What did you learn at that internship then? You will find that most students now days aren’t just students but part time workers which puts them at a better position when applying for the position. Sports you may have participated in, campus jobs, they all count while applying for a trainee vacancy.
For example you may write;
Management Graduate Trainee
XYZ Company
January 2012-May 2012
Managed Events
Assisted to manage the budget for the company
Was involved in branding, promotion, marketing of the company’s products
Involved in facility management and compliance, etc.
Don’t overlook little events that shows experience in accepting responsibility and demonstrate reliability. Consider the following factors to identify the experience and skills you garnered in higher institution and match your information with the job you hope to land:
When you have no track record to put in your CV.
You are a fresh graduate which means no track record that can to give some weight to your CV. Your CV should include a personal statement or career objective near the beginning for example, ‘Motivated and academically gifted business management graduate seeking to use his management experience’. Only do it if you feel comfortable with approach. The rest of the CV must contain considerable evidence to back up any such assertions.
Another common feature of this type of CV is including a list of key achievements. Only do this if you feel that it’s the most effective way to package your message. The main problem with these CVs is that they can run the risk of sounding phoney or pompous if badly composed.
Last but not least, get rid of unsupportive information; don’t fatten your portfolio with irrelevant data or pictures. Include an activity only if it reveals skills, competencies, accomplishments, results, or other qualification to support your intended job.
If an exhaustive search of your hobbies, campus activities, or community service which do not reveal any skills learnt from such activities, don’t include them.

CV Writing: How to Review Your CV To Target Each Job Application

By Angela Wahome,
We have been through the basics of how to write a good CV. First, the information that should be on your CV should be relevant and positive to help you get that job that you are applying for. Four main basic categories of information must be on your CV for you to be competitive; first your full names, contact details and personal information should be at the beginning. The next section should present you in terms of what you have studied/trained. The third section should present your detailed work experience and lastly is a list of referees an employer can contact to do a background check on you.
Many applicants send out the same basic CV to each opening. There are benefits of having a well written CV is it will highlight the main duties and responsibilities that you were able to handle and emphasize your suitability for the job you are applying for. Therefore it is critical to do a quick review of your CV before you hit the send button.
Consider not only your work but also what you can do that can improve your profiles. If you have a blog and write on it constantly, include a hypertext link to the site. Also when you take time to address the specific needs of the business, you will capture the recruiters’ attention. To be able to do this well you will need to get into the habit of reading various job descriptions for the position that you desire. This will guide you on what you need to say in your CV (and give you buzz words) as well as a goal to work towards if you are trying to target more senior level positions in that industry. This will ensure that your CV will be positively accepted by the Human Resource Manager (if you meet the qualifications).
It pays at times to have your CV professionally written. Yes you may know what you are doing in your work place. Of course you do that… its common sense!  Obviously an Accountant has to work with work with statutory returns and deductions which include but are not limited to; NSSF, NHIF, RBA, DIT, VAT and VAT exempt client, HELB deductions. Do not be overconfident and fail to make note of all your relevant/critical skills.  Remember your CV is your advertisement. You will never find Coca-Cola sending out an advert with abbreviated words, spelling mistakes and a poor layout. No, they maximise on the space that they are using to advertise and use every means possible to ensure that they present themselves in an enticing manner.
As such, we can conclude that it is critical to review your CV. It should not be rigid documents that can go months without being updated. You should adapt and customise your CV for each and every job that you apply for so that it best sells your strengths and qualities to each individual employer and each individual job.

CV Writing Tips: 5C’s That Make Your CV Catchy

Writing a successful resume can sometimes prove to be a hard nut to crack. Maybe the reason why we hire people to do it for us or decide to do it ourselves. Whatever path we choose to follow, CV’s are fatal documents which should be treated with the care that they do deserve.  A CV will help in facilitating you nail that job, so make it count.
Here are some of the tips that might help in making it easier to write that important document.
1. Customize - Being specific is all about personal branding and being unique. It all goes down to making yourself stand out in the face of thousands of applicants.  For example, if you’re applying for a Sales and Marketing Vacancy in The Mumias Sugar Company, you should categorically state why you are the ideal candidate for the said job and how your skills exactly fit the requirements and taste of your would be employer.
2. Complete- It’s advisable not to leave any gaps in your CV of places you’ve worked before otherwise there will be gaps in your resume which will need to be accounted for. If you’ve worked in any other company before as their sales persons, it’s advisable to include all your historical background lest you get caught up in an interview when asked to account for the gaps in your CV.
3. Clever- You don’t want to be just another Sales applicant. Use clever connotations in your CV and be sure to wow the
hiring manager with how much you know. Cleverness might just do the trick especially in the Sales field where you are bound to encounter with people from all walks of life who you need to see goods to. Sometimes being a know it all candidate can pay off.
4. Clean and Professional- Resist the urge to use flashy fonts to impress the hiring manager. Truth is, there’s nothing special about fonts. We all can use them, so it’s not a special skill that you need to portray.  Otherwise, you resume will find itself in the dustbin and you will never get that call.
5. Consistency- From the layout of your CV everything in the CV should be in a consistent form that will spare whoever goes through it some time. The grammar be it the spelling mistakes should be thorough. Take time to go through your resume with afresh eye. Take time off from it and return to it in a day or two. Sit back and correct the hideous mistakes which might cost you that job.
CV’s are vital documents, well written and you might just get that call. Dubiously done and the dustbin becomes their resting place.

10 Ways to Pimp up Your CV

By Angela Wahome,
Whether you are looking for a new job or just keeping your CV updated. Here are some tips to get you CV to stand out and to get noticed.
1. Write it all down
Start with a big list on a sheet of paper on which you shall include all your duties and responsibilities. Keep this list separate, it will come in handy when you need to adjust your CV To highlight different and responsibilities that you had in the workplace. Keeping a work journal is a great way to keep track of these things.
2. Do not write unnecessary details
Marital Status: Married with 3 children. The part in italics is completely irrelevant on a CV.
3. Avoid over used phrases
Honest, hardworking, God fearing young lady…..Most of the time you write a CV you present the information in front of the people that are going to recruit you. They are the ones that need to make the decisions.
4. Quantify your application
Make sure you are able to indicate on your CV the information that shows you are able to do your job well. For instance, increased profit for the organization in two months by 50%.
5. Ensure you CV has key words on it
Make sure that you write your CV well. A sentence like , Pick up the phone and talked to callers, differs greatly from, Answered clients enquiries and directed calls to the relevant department.
6. Proof read your CV from the bottom up
This makes sure that you get a different perspective as it makes you pay attention to each individual word.
7. Use different CV for different jobs
This is important as you will target each company and present yourself the best way that you can for each opportunity. Writing CVs can be tricky. If you find that you get stuck you may go to a professional for assistance.
8. Know what problems that company has
This will allow you to present yourself as the solution. This will be an advantage, especially if you can understand the industry, company, job and the economy. Capitalise on being the solution for this organization.
9. Make sure you include trainings
Often people take for granted the in house training, or on the job training that they receive. This is practical and can help you secure a job as you are able to convince employers that you can do the job well.
10. Test your CV before you begin to use it
Find a person or two, that you can take your CV to and ask them to tell you about what they believe you do after reading your CV. This will give you an indication about how easy your CV is to understand.
CVs are one of the key building blocks of a job search create your well and you will find that you will outshine.

Common Areas People Lie On Their Cv’s…Don’t Do It!

By Tabitha Makumi,
How many times have you seen a job advert on the dailies  or on line and you have this feeling in your gut that you are the right candidate for that job if only you had a degree and not a diploma ?  Chances are pretty high that you will be tempted to lie on your CV.
You know, embellish it a little bit to make you seem like the perfect candidate but resist the temptation because sooner or later you will get caught and you won’t be smiling then.
Here are some of the most common lies that people write on their CV’s not knowing that eventually the HR Manager will notice them.
1.Level Of Education
So you want to match the qualifications on that job advert by saying you have a high education level? You may even have  a Riverroad made Degree to show for it…
Read this keenly, while it may be a little difficult for the HR to spot this,  a simple call to the institution that you allegedly studied will provide the recruiter with knowledge of whether you actually studied there and if you completed.
How awful would it be for you if you get that job only one month later it’s discovered you are a ‘fraud’? I am sure you have heard of how people lose their jobs when the management of the company they work for goes through a transition and the employees are required to provide their documents and Alas! It’s discovered their documents are forged? Don’t be that guy.
2.Salary details
This is a major offense by most job seekers who feel they will be offered more salary by a new company if only they said they earned more in their previous/current job.
So, whenever you are tempted to quote a little more than you actually earn, it’s  very easy for a recruiting company to find out what are being paid. How you ask? They will just ask  the previous company you worked for to give them your salary details or simply, they will ask you to provide three current pay slips.
3.Your Work History
Most people do this to cover up the working  gaps in their CV’s.  If at all you have employment gaps in your job history, your resume should address this in a straightforward manner. Don’t lie to cover holes in your resume.
4. Criminal charges if any
People who have faced criminal charges may feel that they may not be the first choice of an employer. For this reason they may be compelled to lie about this.
You may be tempted to lie on your CV but what about that interview day when you are required to show up with a certificate of good conduct to show you are ‘clean’ but you don’t have one?
Some lies you may get away with, they are harmless and wouldn’t affect you as a professional but it’s important  to remember that a lie, even a little one points to a larger issue.

Paid Social Media/ Admin Internship – Salary 10K

Internship Jobs Kenya 2013.
Paid Social Media/Admin Intern – Salary 10K
A leading recruitment agency based in Nairobi is looking to fill the position of Paid Social Media/Admin Intern to provide administrative services and manage the company’s social media sites.
Salary: 10K
Main purpose of the job: Responsible for delivering friendly, efficient customer service, perform general administrative tasks and update social media sites with the key aim of retaining and attracting new customers.
Duties and Responsibilities
•    Manage the office reception.
•    Deal with all enquiries in a professional and courteous manner, in person, on the telephone or via e-mail
•    Welcomes visitors to the office, assists them in making appointments, assures their comfort and directs them to the proper staff or service
•    Perform clerical duties such as; Data entry, typing and filing copying and scanning documents
•    Help in marketing the company’s products both online and offline.
•    Engage clients on social media including Facebook, Twitter, and other similar community sites and respond to their queries
•    Writing articles and coming up with proposals.
•    Answers telephones; screens calls, forwards calls and /or records and forwards messages accurately
•    Assist in keeping the front office reception area clean and tidy, at all times
•    Any other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
•    Degree/ Diploma in Journalism, Marketing or Business related field
•    Prior experience in social media marketing will be an added advantage.
•    Strong sales skills will be an added advantage
•    Proven ability to write articles.
•    Must be active on Social media including facebook and twitter with at least have 500 facebook friends
•    Must have an inborn passion for Social Media.
•    Excellent customer care skills
•    Good communication and interpersonal skills
•    Strong typing and computer application skills.
•    Ability to assist and support others.
•    Highly organized and attentive to details.
If qualified send CV only to jobs@corporatestaffing.co.ke, indicating the title (Paid Social Media/Admin Intern) on the subject line by 27th sep 2013.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Recruitment Manager
Corporate Staffing Services
3rd Floor, Nabui House, Unga Lane Westlands
Website: www.corporatestaffing.co.ke
N.B. We do not charge any fee for interviews and neither for having your CV in our database

Graduate Trainee Jobs Kenya. Geothermal Devt Company

Graduate Trainee Vacancies
The Geothermal Development Company (GDC) is a 100% state-owned company with the mandate to fast track development of geothermal resources. To achieve its objectives, GDC is seeking to recruit suitably qualified and highly motivated staff to support the development of steam equivalent to 5000 MW in the next 17 years.
The candidates will be responsible for undertaking surface exploration and working on drill rigs in sites including Magadi, Suswa, Bogoria, Arus, Lake Baringo, Chyulu, Mwananyamala, Homa Hills, Menengai, Barrier, Namarunu, Emuruangogolak, Silali, Korosi, Paka, Badlands and Chepchuk.
The ideal candidates should be able to work in camping environments in remote areas and have the following attributes: team player, high integrity, excellent communication and interpersonal skills, flexible and willing to work long hours.
GRADUATE TRAINEES – ENGINEERS (Age: 21-25 years)
Ref/GDC/HR/07/13/GT/EM: Trainee Engineer, Mechanical
Reporting to the Rig Drilling Engineer, responsibilities will include; providing mechanical engineering support in all rig drilling operations, execution of drilling programs, repair and
maintenance of rigs and associated equipment safety and offering logistical support in drilling operations.
Qualifications:
BSc in Mechanical Engineering (Upper 2nd Class Hons.)
Trainee Engineer, Electrical
Ref/GDC/HR/07/13/GT/EE:
Reporting to the Rig Maintenance Engineer, key responsibilities will include; carrying out electrical repair and maintenance of rigs and associated plants for drilling operations, engineering support in all rig drilling operations, execution of drilling programs, safety
and providing logistical support in drilling operations
Qualifications:
BSc in Electrical Engineering (Upper 2nd Class Hons).
Trainee Engineer, Steamfield
Ref/GDC/HR/07/13/GT/ES:
The Trainee will report to the Senior Engineer, Steamfield.
Qualifications:
BSc in Chemical/Mechatronics Engineering (Upper 2nd Class Hons).
GRADUATE TRAINEES – SCIENTISTS (Age 21-25 years)
Ref/GDC/HR/07/13/GT/G: Trainee Geologist
The Trainee will report to the Senior Geologist.
Qualifications:
• BSc in Geology (Upper 2nd Class Hons) Ref/GDC/HR/07/13/GT/GP: Trainee Geophysicist
The Trainee will report to the Senior Geophysicist.
Trainee Geochemist
Ref/GDC/HR/07/13/GT/GC:
The Trainee will report to the Senior Geochemist.
Qualifications:
BSc in Geology (Upper 2nd Class Hons) Must have also taken chemistry units in the undergraduate studies.
Those pursuing MSc (Numerical methods & fluid thermodynamics based projects) will an added advantage.
PERFORMANCE ANALYSTS (Age 21-25 years)
Ref/GDC/HR/07/13/GT/PA: Trainee Performance Analyst
The Trainee will report to the Performance Analyst.
Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in Statistics or Economics – (Upper 2nd Class Hons). Certification in SPSS or other statistical analysis tool, Project Management and/or Monitoring & Evaluation will be an added advantage. Strong Analytical skills and IT skills are
required.
If you feel your career objectives match any of these roles, please submit your application letter together with a detailed CV, copies of certificates, and other relevant testimonials, email and telephone contacts, to reach the undersigned not later 5.00 p.m. on 15th August, 2013. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
The Managing Director & CEO,
Geothermal Development Company Ltd
TAJ towers 9th Floor Upper Hill Road
P.O. Box 100746 – 00101, Nairobi, Kenya
Email: careers@gdc.co.ke

Graduate Trainees Jobs. Tezza Business Solutions

Trainee Jobs in Kenya 2013.
Software Testing Trainee Program (positions In Nairobi, Kenya)
Tezza Business Solutions Ltd is a leading Software Quality Assurance and Testing Company based in Nairobi, Kenya. We are a Software Quality Assurance and Testing Services provider company.
Our primary goal is to be the “go-to” company in Africa for all services related to Quality Assurance and Software Testing.
Our ideal candidates have a Software Development background, they are outgoing, strong problem-solvers, out of the box thinkers, possess strong logical reasoning abilities and are not scared to work in a challenging and fast paced work environment.
In addition, they must possess the following:
•    University graduate with a degree in Information Technology, Computer Science or related fields
•    Must have completed at least 1 technical Internship program
•    Knowledge of programming languages such as PHP, C, C#, Java, .NET, and Visual Basic
•    Exposure to Mobile Application Development
•    Excellent verbal, interpersonal and written communication skills
•    Team player with the ability to work in a fast-paced environment
•    Demonstrated outstanding level of professionalism in providing administrative support, including ability to exercise good judgment, discretion, tact, and diplomacy
•    Sound business ethics, including the protection of proprietary and confidential information
•    Superior interpersonal skills including courtesy, professionalism, and a cooperative attitude
•    Proficiency in MS Office Applications (Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, Excel)
Click the link below to see the full Job description http://tezzasolutions.catsone.com/careers/

Researcher Jobs in Nairobi Kenya

Researcher Jobs in Nairobi Kenya - Amnesty International: In order to be effective, Amnesty International’s (AI) International Secretariat needs to adapt to that change. That’s why we’re opening a hub in Nairobi. And why we need your research expertise with us on the ground.
About the role
Sudan, Democratic Republic of Congo, East Africa, South Sudan – each of these regions faces a number of extreme human rights issues.
Issues like a lack of freedom of expression and association, forced evictions, international injustice, as well as abuses in both the criminal justice system and armed conflict. In order to get the word out about these violations, we need expertly developed research and campaigning strategies.
And in one of four region specific roles, that’s exactly what you’ll deliver. As well as developing bespoke research projects and strategies, you’ll lead, monitor, research and investigate into human rights developments yourself – both at your desk and in the field.
Ready to lead assessments of crisis situations and able to prepare thorough security assessments and political briefings, you’ll work as part of a team to make sure our hub research function is as flexible as it is effective.
You’ll also understand that building a strong contact network and representing AI externally are central to ensuring your research has impact, as is the credibility and accuracy of your reports.
About you
A tried-and-tested human rights researcher, you’ll have specialist knowledge of your specific region and thematic areas - either Kenya and Uganda, DRC and the Great Lakes Region, Sudan or South Sudan – plus a well-developed understanding of human rights issues and the political landscape in the sub-region.
You’ll have proven your ability to write and adapt research materials for a range of audiences too, and be confident communicating AI’s message externally, both in English and, depending on your role, Kiswahili, French or Arabic too.
In addition to your meticulous research skills and sharp political judgement, you’ll know how to engage with survivors of human rights abuses.
You’ll be an effective multi-tasker able to meet deadlines and manage priorities, and know how to work effectively in a team. Crucially, you’ll have an unwavering committed to human rights.
About us
Our aim is simple: an end to human rights abuses. Independent, international and influential, we campaign for justice, freedom and truth wherever they’re denied.
Already our network of over three million members and supporters is making a difference in 150 countries.
And whether we’re applying pressure through powerful research or direct lobbying, mass demonstrations or online campaigning, we’re all inspired by hope for a better world.
One where human rights are respected and protected by everyone, everywhere.
How to apply:
For more information and to apply, please visit https://careers.amnesty.org/ and search for vacancies in Nairobi.

Design Competition. Kenya Tourism Board

Graphic Design Jobs in Kenya 2013.
Request for Design Competition for Kenya Tourism Board Exhibition Wear (Uniform)
Tender Number: KTB/EOI/001/2013-2014
1. Background
Kenya Tourism Board (KTB) is a state corporation mandated to market and promote Kenya as a preferred Tourism destination, locally, and internationally ,one of the ways through which KTB achieves its objectives is by participating in travel trade shows and exhibitions in the source markets.
These events provide a platform on which Kenya showcases her product offering and an opportunity for face-to-face interaction with both the travel trade and the end consumer/traveler.
 
2. Destination Exhibition Wear objective
To enhance Kenya’s tourism brand identity and the image of Kenya as a country brand and communicate Kenya’s distinct destination brand during trade shows and exhibitions by wearing distinct exhibition wear.
To this extend the Board and private sector commissioned the creation of a fresh new Exhibition Wear in line with our desire to ensure that Kenya is positioned as a preferred tourism destination.
3. Potential Themes
The proposed theme of the Exhibition Wear should enjoy a reasonable degree of longevity and at the same time remain relevant in an ever changing apparel industry. Accessories will be an additional value-adding aspect.
4. Entry for the Design Competition
Entry is opened to firms, individuals and group of individuals not exceeding 8 (eight)
5. Cash Prize to be won
For the best design of Exhibition Wear, there are cash prizes that shall be awarded as detailed in the design brief.
The detailed scope of the Exhibition Wear brief shall be as provided in the bid document.
A complete set of design brief may be obtained by interested candidates from the procurement office on 8th floor Free of Charge at Kenya Tourism Board Headquarters, Kenya Re Towers, Upper Hill, Off Ragati Road, during working hours, i.e. Monday to Friday between 8.00 a.m. – 1.00 p.m. and 2.00 p.m.-5.00 p.m. W. e. f Thursday 27th June, 2013.
Design proposals are to be enclosed in a plain sealed envelopes clearly marked “REQUEST FOR DESIGNS FOR KENYA TOURISM BOARD EXHIBITION WEAR – KTB/EOI/001/2012-2013” and be deposited in the tender box provided at Kenya Tourism Board Offices, 7th floor, Kenya Re Towers, off Ragati Road, Upper Hill, Nairobi addressed to:
Managing Director
Kenya Tourism Board
P. O. Box 30630-00100
Nairobi
So as to be received on or before 10th Sep 2013 at 12.00 Noon

Part-time Graphics Designer Job Ebits Online Ltd

Graphics Designer Job Vacancies in Kenya.
Graphic Designer
Ebits Online Ltd (www.ebitsonline.com), is looking for a freelance/part-time graphic designer.
What we require is a relevant higher diploma or degree in Graphic Design and lots of creativity.
Crucially, we are looking for someone who works well in a team and someone who wants to take an
active interest in the branding of the business.
The successful candidate will need to hit the ground running in a busy environment where things move fast and change often; and of course must have a demonstrable track record in digital design!.
You must have the ability to work under pressure to tight deadlines, and to manage more than one project whilst still ensuring optimum quality of work.
You will have the opportunity to work across various brands on numerous projects alongside a talented team.
Please send a CV and a brief letter explaining why you would like to work with us and a portfolio that demonstrates your creative flair and skills to vacancy@ebitsonline.com.

Accountant Job Interview Questions & Answers

By Angela Wahome,
Here are sample job interview questions and answers for an accountant position.
What accounting packages are you familiar with?
When I was studying CPA I did two accounting packages being Sage and QuickBooks. I also became familiar with ERP when I joined the first organization where I worked for a year and three months. The organization that I am in at the moment uses SAP, which also has and accounting module in it.
Describe an accounting process that you sought to improve.
In the last organization I worked at the owner was never in the office as he did a lot of field work. He preferred to work on paper.. After we ran out of toilet paper, petrol and airtime for the company sales team on the same day. I suggested that we may sms him the requisition for approval which he would later come to the office to sign.
Describe a time when you faced a particularly demanding deadline to prepare a financial statement or report. How did you react? What was the result?
The time to create an initial budget was drawing near. We had been given a 6 months count down and a break down of all the expenditure for the previous year together with the possible activities. I created a budget that was very frugal based on the expected return for each Marketing activity or event having studied both accounts and marketing. The Marketing Department had all the figures ready and when we presented our budget the Management were grateful that we were able to use much less than the previous year. The sales increased and a profit was realised that year of 30% more than the previous years.
How do you ensure that you do not forget details and ensure accuracy when you prepare monthly journal entries, record transactions, etc.?
Working in a team and directly reporting to two Managers as well as the CEO, made this a bit of a challenge. There were times I had to reallocate work, or juggle work while keeping everyone in the loop. Eventually I began coming in early in the morning to gain an additional 3 hours, which allowed me time to focus on the difficult activities, before the office got extremely busy. I kept a diary with a list of things to do and a summary of the days work. The most important skill I gained was the ability to be flexible and to switch tasks without losing focus.
Describe a time when you had to use numerical data or a graph to convince a manager.
We had an exhibition to go to one time as one of our clients decided to cancel and since they were not able to get a refund offered us the stand at a fraction of the original price. I quickly made a decision to take the stand and took it upon myself to get all the marketing material ready. With some hand written calculations, of basic expenses which required a lot of skipping on traditional expenses (like expensive lunch and transport) I was able to convince the Finance Manager to provide money for lunch for two people and the stand. We washed the banners, table cloths that morning. Then early that afternoon we piled everything including banners, cloths, books, all the brochures old and new and anything that would help us make the stand look nicer in a little car which went to the event. This included 2 office chairs. I paid for a decorator and bought a flower arrangement but had it put in a borrowed flower pot.  The CEO was furious, but when he arrived took a picture of the stand. The event was a success we ended up selling our products and services for more than we paid for the entire exhibition.

Bridge International Graphic Designer IT Job Vacancy Kenya

Position Title: Graphic Designer
Location: Nairobi
Number of Positions: 1
About Bridge International Academies
Bridge International Academies is a for-profit startup company revolutionizing education across Africa with a unique business model. The company runs a large-scale network of low-cost primary schools in Kenya that significantly outperforms other primary schools in the same areas because of our “school in a box” systems.
Our schools profitably deliver this high-quality education for less than $4 per child per month, which enable the schools to cover all their costs and create a profitable central organization at scale. We have launched 37 schools in Kenya, we will double in size in the next 6 months, and plan to rapidly scale the company to serve more than 1 million students across the continent.
About this position
Bridge International Academies (BIA) is a dynamic, new educational organization based in Nairobi. Our start-up enterprise creates primary schools located in information settlements throughout Kenya.
We provide our schools with a comprehensive range of curriculum products to drive the high quality instruction that is delivered in our schools. We are seeking a Graphic Designer to create the curriculum elements of the “School in a Box” model.
About You
    * Create design concepts and sample layouts based on knowledge of layout principles and aesthetic design concepts.
    * Prepare creative book layouts as required by the supervisors or the curriculum team and make necessary changes to layouts as required within production schedules.
    * Develop the overall layout and production design templates of books and other publications (both print and electronic) using appropriate print type and font styles, and other visual elements.
    * Design visually attractive and functional covers for publications.
    * Use computer software to generate new illustrations/artworks or improve the quality of existing ones.
    * Mark up, paste, assemble and verify layouts and specifications up to final pdf stage to ensure their timely and economical reproduction.
    * Reviewing the mock-up design for errors and suggest improvements as needed before final publication/printing.
    * Think creatively to produce new ideas and concepts to the overall work given.
    * Use specialized computer software packages (Adobe InDesign, Adobe Illustrator and Adobe Photoshop) to create layouts and design/redesign elements.
    * Contribute to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.
    * Estimating the time required to complete the work given in order to meet deadlines.
    * Working with a wide range of media i.e Desktop Publishing software to come up with more presentable work.
    * Proofreading to produce accurate and high-quality design work.
    * Manage and maintain graphic files including artworks and photographs for easy retrieval.
    * Keeping abreast of emerging technologies in new media (particularly design programs such as InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop, Acrobat pro and Corel Draw)
    * Working as part of a team with printers, illustrators, copyeditors, authors, curriculum specialists and other designers.
About You
    * 3-5 years experience as a graphic designer
    * A Bachelor’s degree
    * Proficiency in InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop, Acrobat pro and Corel Draw
    * Good organization skills and ability to multi-task
    * Excellent English writing and oral communication skills
    * Good presentation skills
    * Flexible and adaptable
    * Ability to maintain confidential information
    * A individual who takes initiative and is proactive
    * An individual who works well with others and is a team player
In order to be considered for this position all candidates must register and upload their CV’s on our website at www.bridgeinternationalacademies.com
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted

NACADA Graphics Designer Job Vacancies

Graphics Design Vacancies in Kenya
Graphics Designer
NAC 4 (1 Position)
Reporting to: Manager, Communication & Documentation
Duty station: Nairobi
The National Authority for the Campaign Against Alcohol and Drug Abuse (NACADA) was established by an Act of Parliament in July 2012. NACADA is mandated to coordinate a multi-sectoral effort aimed at preventing, controlling and mitigating the impact of alcohol and drug abuse in Kenya.
Duties and Responsibilities
Conceptualize and develop ideas for graphic depiction of alcohol and drug abuse messages.
Analyze briefs, develop alternatives, prepare illustrations or rough sketches of IEC and based materials for discussions with the supervisors.
Create design and sample layouts based on approved concept/messages for IEC materials on alcohol and drug abuse.
Review final layouts of artworks, suggest improvements as necessary, and prepare materials for pre-press and publication based on knowledge of layout principles and aesthetic design concepts.
Ensure quality and standards are maintained in the authority’s corporate identity in both print and web design.
Keep abreast of developments in information technology and offer suggestions in design best practice (both web and print).
Assist clients undertaking internet based research on alcohol and drug abuse topics.
Qualifications and Competencies
Diploma in Graphics Design and Communication from a recognized Institution;
Minimum 3 years relevant work experience with at least one (1) year experience in translating concepts to visuals;
Knowledge of Graphic suites and tools is a requirement.
Ability to keep abreast with emerging technologies in new media, particularly design programs such as QuarkXPress, FreeHand, Illustrator, Photoshop, 3ds Max, Acrobat, Director, Dreamweaver and Flash;
A team player, able to cope with a highly challenging and fast paced environment.
High attention to detail.
Ability to work under minimal supervision;
Must possess excellent communication skills (English and Kiswahili both oral and written)
Excellent computer skills
Interested and suitably qualified individuals should forward their applications enclosing current and detailed CV, copies of academic and professional certificates, day time telephone contacts, current and expected remuneration, notice period required to take up the appointment when successful, names, addresses and emails of (3) three professional referees.
All applications should have the job reference number clearly marked on the envelope so as to reach the undersigned not later than 17th Sep 2013.
NACADA is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Any form of canvassing shall lead to disqualification.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
The Chief Executive Officer
National Authority For the Campaign Against Alcohol and Drug Abuse,
NSSF Building, Block A, Eastern Wing, 18th Floor,
P.O. Box 10774-00100 GPO,
Nairobi.

SURAYA Architectural/ Graphic Designer Jobs

Architecture/ Graphic Design Jobs in Kenya
Position: Architectural Visualization & Animation Artist & Graphic Designer
1. Team Player able to adequately deliver given tasks in a timely manner under minimum supervision
2. Be a high achiever looking to surpass set targets and open to learning new skills and able to work under tight deadlines
Academic and professional Qualifications
Graduate of a Recognized university or College
Proficiency 3D Studio Max & V-ray for modeling and Visualization
    Proficiency in Photoshop & Illustrator
Knowledge/Experience in Architectural or interior design will be an added advantage
Send your applications to vacancies@suraya.co.ke.
Deadline for application is 12th Sep, 2013.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Mandera County Web Design Jobs Kenya

County Job Vacancies Kenya 2013.
Mandera County Government
Request for Proposal
Website Design and Development
Ref MCG/RFP/01/13
Mandera County Government is soliciting for expression of interest for development of county website from highly qualified firms.
 
Scope of Work
The design and development shall include the following elements and activities leading up to final implementation.
    Incorporation of banners, new blog, County colours, logo and court of arm, photo gallery, publication blog/chat, multimedia, Email newsletter and link to most popular social media links
Development of an online web base CMS database for the county
The following design elements and capability will be essential for the county website
Embed GIS features on the site to attract diverse investors and tourists
Embed SMS broadcasting features to the site to ease mass communication
Embed online payment via third payment partner, rate queries and bill payment through banks
Optimize the site to the reputable search engines
Website pages to have consistency for easy navigation and visual appearance
Easy management of content by content distributors, editors and assign separate permission levels of posting and approval of content
Ability of the site to be viewed across different technology platforms including mobile technology
Ability of the site to include future development, dynamic technology and ongoing support from the designing firm.
Embed social media posts from the county government accounts like Facebook and twitter
Expression should be prepared simply and economically, providing a straight forward, concise description of the vendors’ capability to satisfy the requirements of this expression.
The vendor shall be responsible for costs incurred in the expression, preparation and delivery
The expression shall be organized in the following manner:
Executive summary
Company background
Summary of previous completed works relevant to this assignment and Client contacts.
List the technology to be used, firm team personnel and their CVs
Detailed cost of breakdown e.g. customization, maintenance, installations, training, application, software license fees, development costs and annual hosting subscription.
Detailed description of payment requirements
Terms and conditions proposed
Project schedule with strict timelines and include user participation in every project milestone
Each expression must include three (3) hard copies and electronic file of the expression on either a thumb drive, DVD or CD enclosed in a plain sealed envelope clearly marked “PROPOSAL FOR WEBSITE DESIGN AND DEVELOPMENT” and deposited on the tender box situated at the Mandera County Headquarters or posted and addressed to:
Interim County Secretary
Mandera County Government
P.O.Box 13-70300
To reach the Mandera County Government on or before 26th Sep, 2013 at 10:00am.
Expressions shall be opened immediately thereafter in the presence of firms or their representatives who wish to attend.
The Government reserves the right to accept or reject any expression in whole or in part and does not bind itself to give any explanations for its decision.
Queries relating to this project may be directed to+254720307009
Email: manderacounty_13@yahoo.com cc abazish@hotmail.com

Web Design Jobs Kenya. NIBS

Design Careers in Kenya
Position: Web Design Instructor
Department: Computer Training
Nairobi Institute of Business Studies is seeking web design trainers.
The classes  to be handles are instructor-led, hands-on, small-group training sessions using PC’s and Macs.
We will provide the student manuals you’ll teach from and you will be tasked to provide the clear instructions and training.
You MUST have really good knowledge of all the below technologies (you will be tested as part of the interview):
Adobe Dreamweaver
Adobe Photoshop
HTML
CSS
WordPress
SharePoint
JavaScript
PHP
MySQL
Also you need the ability to communicate ideas clearly and concisely.
We’ll teach you how to teach our classes.
If you believe you are up to the task then send us an application for consideration.
Clearly indicate WEB DESIGN INSTRUCTOR on the subject line.
All applications to be sent to hr@nibs.ac.ke by Sep19th 2013 5.00pm

Administrative Assistant Jobs in Nairobi, Kenya

Freedom House promotes the spread of freedom and democracy around the world through research, effective advocacy, and programs that support frontline activists.
We are a leader in identifying threats to freedom through our highly regarded analytic reports, including Freedom in the World, Freedom of the Press, Freedom on the Net, Nations in Transit, and Countries at the Crossroads.
With 13 field offices and two U.S. offices, we support the right of every individual to be free.
Position Summary
The Administrative Assistant will perform duties necessary to day-to-day administration of Freedom House’s Nairobi office. She/he will provide administrative and logistical support for East and Horn of Africa programs. This position is based in Nairobi, Kenya and reports to the Project Director.
Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in business administration or related field

Minimum six months related experience or combination of education, training and experience Strong ability to communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing Mastery with MS Office Suite specifically Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook

Ability to learn database and other specialized software

Strong ability to enforce and adhere to security procedures

Ability to work independently with minimal supervision, and meet all goals and deadlines Strong ability to plan, organize, prioritize work, and multi task to meet tight deadlines Ability to apply superb attention to detail and consistently produce timely and error-free work Ability to maintain the highest degree of confidentiality regarding all aspects of work at all times Some Duties and Responsibilities

Assist with logistics for projects such as coordinating travel arrangements for FH staff and partner organizations, booking venues for events, coordinating transportation, etc.

Assist with financial management for the office, including preparation of backup documentation for financial reports and data entry Develop and maintain the project and contacts database Manage procurement of office stationary, supplies, and equipment Monitor and ensure efficient maintenance of office equipment, facilities, IT, security, etc.

Maintain adequate insurance for all FH equipment Provide research assistance and participate in events related to projects as needed Other related duties as assigned. How to apply:
Qualified and Interested applicants We invite qualified candidates to send a resume, and cover letter with salary history and desired salary (only candidates who send salary requirements will be considered for the position) to: recruiting [at] freedomhouse.org or fax at (202) 822-3893, Attention: HR Dept., referencing 2013-074 Administrative Assistant in the subject line.
Closing date: 30 Oct 2013
Only candidates who have been selected for an interview will be contacted.

Graphic Designers Vacancies Kenya

Graphic Designers Job Vacancies in Kenya
Our client in the is looking for young, vibrant candidates to fill in below positions
Graphic Designers
(Grade A)
Must have at least a diploma in the relevant field
Must have at least two years work experience in the same field
Can work under minimum supervision
Fast learner
    Can work with deadlines
Must be creative
Must be IT compliant
Must be well versed in Illustrator, photoshop, Adobe Aftereffects and Flash (note that shortlisted candidates will be tested on these)
Starting Salary 30-35k
Graphic Designers
(Grade B)   
Must have at least a diploma in the relevant field
Must have at least two years work experience in the same field
Can work under minimum supervision
Fast learner
Must be very good with computers
Must be well versed in illustrator and photoshop (shortlisted candidates will be tested on these during the interviews)
Starting Salary 20-25k
If you believe you are the right candidate for this position kindly send your applications to recruitment@careerresources.co.ke  before 23rd/09/2013.
Please indicate the position you are applying for as the subject of your email.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Graphic Design Graduate Careers Kenya (25K)

Graphic Design Job in Kenya
A vast growing company seeks a Graphic Design Graduate with strong IT skills.
Ideal candidate must have attention to detail, internet skills, initiative and drive as well as excellent Ms Office applications including Adobe Applications.
The position will offer great opportunity to learn about e-marketing and social media.
A passion to learn, drive and initiative are essential for this role.
Duties:
Graphic Design with Adobe Applications
Social media
Web development
Salary: KShs. 25,000
Deadline: 20th Sep 2013
Applications:
To send your up to date CV and a Cover letter to  grace@summitrecruitment-kenya.com
Summit Recruitment & Training, Blixen Court,  Karen Road, Karen
Only short listed candidates will be contacted.
Please indicate in your email which position you are interested in.
Only candidates stating current salary will be considered.
Please do not apply if you do not meet the requirements of the job

Nation Media Group Career Jobs 2013

Media Jobs in Kenya 2013.
Career Opportunity
Nation Media Group is the largest independent media house in East and Central Africa with  operations in print, broadcast and digital media. It attracts and serves unparalleled  audiences in Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania and Rwanda.
We are seeking to recruit experienced and self- motivated individuals to fill the positions  of Commercial Producer for NTV & QTV in the  Television Division.
Commercial Producer
Job Ref: HR-CP-07-2013
Key Responsibilities:
• Engage in day-to-day commercial production activities;
• Manage the broadcast process for delivery of commercial projects;
• Attend client meetings and produce creative briefs for execution;
• Management of multiple projects and the ability to work with all levels and roles within  the organization from creative as well as third-party vendors and service providers;
• Execution of ideas within or across media platforms by providing expert knowledge of the talent, techniques and technologies necessary to execute the work;
• Planning and overseeing the production process for various broadcast projects for  Television, including but not limited to bidding, pre-production and shooting and managing  all aspects of pre-production, production and post-production;
• Generation and negotiation of all production & vendor contracts, including rights and  licensing agreements;
• Maintaining communication with necessary creative and account team to facilitate workflow.
• Keeping abreast and current on industry and technological trends.
Qualifications, experience and skills:
• A bachelors’ degree in production or graphics;
• At least 5 years of relevant work experience, agency experience would be a distinct advantage;
• The ability to build relationships and participate in client meetings and presentations;
• Knowledgeable in legal issues associated with advertising;
• A good understanding of the science of marketing and advertising to create a script that  will persuade the viewer to buy what the client is selling.
• The ability to identify potential suppliers, in-house and outside to partner in executional engagement;
• Excellent negotiation skills and creative, strategic and analytical thinking skills;
• Should have high standards, a strong work ethic and be able to function autonomously, while retaining team membership and spirit; and,
• Ability to manage multiple priorities with strong organizational skills
These positions offer excellent career growth opportunity and a competitive remuneration package. If you meet the above criteria, apply online at http://careers.nationmedia.com before 14th sep 2013.
Only shortlisted applicants shall be contacted.

Graphic Designer Jobs Kenya. SasaHivi Media

Designer Jobs 2013
Web / Graphic Designer
SasaHivi Media Ltd (‘Sasa Hivi’ means in Kiswahili ‘right now’) was founded in 2003 in Nairobi, Kenya by a group of long time experienced Multimedia, PR and IT professionals.
So, as SasaHivi Media Ltd as a company is relatively young, the experience brought together in it, is very sophisticated.
SasaHivi Media Ltd is all about bringing the best of Technology (Media and Internet) together with the best of Culture (Design, Content creation and Publishing).
Primary responsibilities
Create design prototypes, including graphic design and layout of content, for digital and print media.
Ensure that the layout of the content is accessible and logical; recommend improvements if necessary.
Create visual concepts that match the content and the image wanted by the clients and ensure that interactive media (like websites) are easy to navigate.
Build websites using technologies that conform to international standards and make sure that they are universally accessible. The ability to work with current Content Management Systems is a must.
Perform maintenance and updates to existing websites when requested by clients.
Provide training on maintenance and update procedures to clients who choose to take charge of their own websites.
Requirements
Education and degree(s) in disciplines related to the primary responsibilities.
Experience of working in a communications / public relations environment is highly desirable.
Knowledge of digital imaging and illustration with Photoshop, Fireworks, Indesign and Illustrator.
Knowledge of the common print media formats
Knowledge of JavaScript, CSS, PHP, MySQL, HTML and Flash.
Knowledge of Content Management Systems like Joomla and WordPress.
Knowledge of design for mobile devices.
Experience with cross-browser and cross-platform issues (IE, Firefox, Chrome, etc.)
Experience with File Transfer Protocol (FTP)
Ability to express in good spoken and written English and Kiswahili.
Attention to detail, customer-service orientation and creativity in problem-solving.
Ability to work in a team and to communicate in a clear way.
Superior knowledge of current web-design trends and techniques and a strong online portfolio.
Interested?
If you feel you are the right person for this job please e-mail us your CV  work references to: jobs@sasahivi.comClosing date: 21st sep 2013

New Graphic Designer Jobs Kenya

Graphic Designer Careers in Kenya
Scrobber Ltd an e-commerce start-up based at Bishop Magua centre, Ngong Rd is looking for a Graphic Designer
We are looking for highly motivated and self-driven candidate to fill the position in the office:The Graphic Designer will be required to produce designs that get their messages or clients’ messages across with high visual impact.
The incumbent will be required to work closely with other colleagues involved in projects.
Principal Accountabilities:
Editing Floor Plans, Sections Elevations for presentations.
Layout design and placement
Preparing brochures and marketing material
Maintenance of Website and Online Marketing material
Graphics for documents such as Newsletters, Project reports.
Qualifications, Experience and knowledge:
Good design skills – clean/modern aesthetic
Ability to draw/sketch with skills in art design
High level proficiency in CorelDraw
High level proficiency in Photoshop
Web design skills, familiarity with architectural drawings would be an added advantage.
Ladies are encouraged to apply
Interested candidates are requested to forward their updated application to hi@kuhire.com by 14th Sep, 2013

Eritrean Airlines General Sales Agent Job Vacancy

Eritrean Airlines, the National Flag Carrier of the State of Eritrea is planning to start its scheduled operations soon, and is looking for a General Sales Agent to represent its Passenger and Cargo operations in Kenya.
Applications are invited from Travel and Cargo Agents (IATA/Non-IATA) who meet the following requirements:
•Minimum of 5 years’ experience in the travel industry and airline cargo business, handling international Travel and Cargo in Kenya.
•Having qualified staff with a minimum of 3 years’ experience in ticketing, reservations, sales, marketing and airline cargo business.
•Ability to provide centrally located office space and infrastructure to accommodate the Airline Passenger office and cargo office in Kenya.
•Ability to provide a bank guarantee in accordance with the Airline’s requirements.
•Experience in representing an international airline as its Passenger and Cargo GSA in Kenya.
All applications should be in English.
Interested parties could apply to represent the Airline either for both Passenger and Cargo business or separately.
If the application is for either Passenger or Cargo business only, the eligibility criteria above
shall relate only to Passenger or Cargo as the case may be.
IATA Agents if selected should be willing to establish a wholly owned subsidiary to represent Eritrean Airlines in Kenya.
Please send an e-mail to dc@eritreanairlines.com.er or ceo@eritreanairlines.com.er expressing interest and requesting an application form along with aforesaid details within a week of the appearance of this advertisement.
Please note that completed applications should reach the address below on or before 30 days, with a copy by e-mail.
Please apply to:
Director Commercial
Eritrean Airlines S. C.
Head Office,
2nd Floor, S.A. Building,
Warsai Street 189

Airline Jobs Kenya. Director of Flight Operations

Airline Careers in Kenya
Director of Flight Operations
Qualifications
Minimum 5 years management experience in helicopter operations including:
Oil and gas operations
Mining operations
NGO operations
Demonstrate competence in the following:
Multi aircraft fleet management
Aircrew recruitment and scheduling
Aviation Safety and Quality programme management
Helicopter flying experience including:
Aircraft Captain on two or more of the following; AS355, BK117, AS365, EC155, AW139
Instrument rating
NVG rating
Offshore operations
Applications should be sent by email only to hr@everettaviation.com
and copy to;
The Director General,
Kenya Civil Aviation Authority,
P. O. Box 30163 – 00100
Nairobi
to be received by 28th Sep 2013

Pilot Careers. AMREF Flying Doctors

Airline Jobs 2013
Pilot
Ref. No: AFD/003/2013
AMREF Flying Doctors is a not for profit company, wholly owned by AMREF, the largest indigenous health development non governmental organization based in Africa.
Working with and through African communities, health systems and governments, AMREF aims to close the gap that prevents people from accessing their basic right to health.
Based in Nairobi, AMREF Flying Doctors provides Air Ambulance services locally, regionally and internationally.
With up to 800 evacuations per year and international accreditation by EURAMI, AMREF Flying Doctors has become the leading Air Ambulance provider in the region, operating at the highest professional level.
The income generated supports AMREF’s work, in particularly the Outreach Programme and Charity Evacuations.
We are seeking to fill the following position at AMREF Flying Doctors.
The position is based in Nairobi and reports to the Chief Pilot
Key Duties and Responsibilities
Flying AMREF missions which include outreach flights, medical evacuations and other emergency flights with the highest of safety standards;
Ensuring that AMREF operates and complies with all laws, rules and regulations of all authorities of each country in which it operates;
Perform functional checks or maintenance test flights when required and perform other duties as may be required.
Assist in matters related to flight operations including flight missions in the areas of all operation.
Qualifications  competencies:
The ideal candidate will be a holder of KCSE Grade C+ or equivalent, a valid Kenya Commercial Pilots License (CPL) with a multi engine instrument rating.
S/he must have a minimum of 3000 hours; 2000 hours of which must be in command and with 200 hours in command in Cessna 208.
Due to the multi-tasking policy of the organization, experience in technical records will be of benefit. The person should possess a good understanding of Kenya Civil Aviation Regulations (KCARS) and be familiar with trend and monitoring systems both within maintenance and within operations.
The candidate should have experience in East African bush flying and understanding of airstrips. IT knowledge, excellent written and oral communication skills, good interpersonal skills and attention to detail are mandatory.
The ideal candidate must be a team player, dependable, demonstrate problem solving and decision making skills and have a positive attitude. S/he should be a professional with good work ethics and integrity and the ability to work with minimal supervision.
If you are looking for growth and new challenges and have a passion for improving the health of disadvantaged communities in Africa, you are encouraged to apply.
Interested candidates to quote reference number in the subject matter and send CV and application letter which should include remuneration requirements and contact details of three work-related referees, to
Human Resources  Administration Officer,
AMREF Flying Doctors
by email to vacancies@flydoc.org
Closing dates for applications is  28th Sep2013.
We regret that only short-listed candidates will be contacted.
AMREF Flying Doctors is an equal opportunity employer and has a non-smoking environment policy.
P.O Box 18617- 00500 Nairobi,
Tel +254 (0) 20 699 2000
Fax +254 (0) 20 344 170
For more information, visit AMREF’s website: www.amref.org

Pilot Careers in Kenya. KWS

Airline Careers in Kenya
Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS) is a State Corporation whose responsibility is to manage and conserve wildlife in Kenya.
The Service seeks to recruit dynamic, innovative and experienced individuals to fill the following positions at its Headquarters, Airwingand Training Institute in Naivasha.
Helicopter Pilot
JG ”5”
Two (2) Posts
Reporting to the Chief Pilot the overall responsibility for the successful candidate will be to undertake aerial surveillance for effective provision of wildlife management services.
Duties  Responsibilities
Flying KWS helicopters.
Participating in security operations.
Participating in aerial wildlife management activities –darting of animals  census.
Training other pilots
Any other duty assigned by the Chief Pilot.
Job Requirements
Must be a Kenyan citizen.
Must be in possession of Commercial Helicopter Flying License (CPL) or above.
Minimum 1000 hours Gas Turbine helicopters.
Must be ready to cope with off base field operations.
Must be in possession of minimum academic qualification of KCSE –C+ or “O” level KCE – Div. II.
Must be ready to undertake a mandatory paramilitary conversion course if not an ex-uniformed officer.
Additional advantages if;
Rated in both 206 and 407 models
Training in Air Operations safety
Basic degree will be an added advantage
Possession of valid certificate of Good Conduct obtained from the CID
How to Apply
Interested and suitably qualified individuals should forward their applications enclosing copies of their academic and professional certificates, copy of ID card, detailed CV indicating work experience, current remuneration and employer, daytime telephone contact – both office and mobile, names, addresses and emails of three (3) referees either in soft to hra@kws.go.ke or hard copy to the address below not later than Thursday 12th September, 2013.
Director
Kenya Wildlife Service
P. O. Box 40241 – 00100
Nairobi, Kenya.
Please note that KWS is an equal opportunity employer.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interviews and any form ofcanvassing for above positions will lead to automatic disqualification.

Airline Jobs Kenya. Captain – Dornier 228

Airline Jobs in Kenya 2013.
Captain – Dornier 228
All applicants must have:
Type rating Do 228
Min 1000hrs on type
Minimum of 5000hrs P.I.C
Minimum of 4000hrs P.I.C
Multi-engine aircraft
Minimum 3000hrs P.I.C
Turbine engine aircraft
Kenyan ATPL and IR
Applicants must be prepared to be based outside of Kenya.
All applicants must be copied to: Director – General, KCAA
Applicants should respond with C.V to
Kasas Ltd
P.O Box 1218-00502
Nairobi Kenya

Audit Jobs Competition Authority of Kenya

Audit Careers in Kenya 2013.
Our Client, the Competition Authority of Kenya (the Authority), is a  Statutory Agency established under the Competition Act No. 12 of 2010.
The Authority’s mandate is to promote and safeguard competition and also  protect consumers from unfair and misleading market conduct.
The Authority wishes to invite qualified and experienced applicants to fill the following vacant positions: -
Head of Internal Audit
Job Ref: MN 2080
The Authority seeks to recruit a qualified and experienced Internal Auditor to head its Internal Audit Unit. The Successful candidate will be reporting to the Director-General administratively but functionally to the Authority’s Board.
The successful candidate will be responsible for providing independent, objective assurance on the effectiveness of the Authority’s risk Management, Internal Controls and governance processes to support the achievement of the Authority’s goals and objectives as outlined in the Authority’s Strategic Plan and other relevant Government legislation and Circulars.
Job Profile
1. Audit Planning
Developing a flexible Annual Audit Plan using appropriate risk based methodology.
Implementing the Annual Audit Plan.
Establishing a system to ensure quality of internal auditing activities and processes are in alignment with the Authority’s Strategic plan.
Conducting Audit reviews of the effectiveness of risk management process and adequacy of internal controls.
2. Risk Management
Carrying out risk identification, assessment and audit planning for high risk areas within the operations of the Authority.
Maintaining of the Corporate Risk Register on Strategic risks and Top Ten risks of the Authority (Board and Top Management levels).
Be responsible for designing focused effective strategies for managing risks to customers, assets, reputation and interest of stakeholders.
3. Evaluation of the effectiveness of internal Controls and Systems
4. Reporting to the Authority’s Board Audit and Risk Management Committee in regard to Corporate Governance process and make recommendations for improvement; emerging trends and successful practices in Internal Auditing.
5. Secretary to Authority’s Board Audit and Risk Management Committee
6. Governance
Secretary to the Integrity Committee of the Authority on aspects of implementation of corruption mainstreaming initiatives.
Developing and spearheading anti-fraud and corruption strategy in accordance with EACC guidelines plus the Authority’s policies, laws and regulations.
7. Resource Management:
Manage and oversee the Unit’s staff training, development and performance evaluation in accordance with the established Performance Management System.
Coordinates with External Auditors (KENAO) in Authority’s Financial and System Audits.
Institutes follow up Audits and ensure implementation of Audit recommendations.
Person Profile
A Masters degree in a Business related Course.
A Bachelors Degree in Accounting or a Business related Course.
CPA(K) and CIA or CISA Certification.
Membership of ICPAK and Institute of Internal Auditors.
8 years working experience of which 5 years must be at Senior Management position
Experience in Enterprise Risk Management.
Knowledge of Internal Audit Standards, Code of Ethics and other best Practice Auditing and Accounting Standards.
Strong Financial Management orientation.
Strong leadership and People management skills, a good communicator with good planning and organizing skills and ability to exercise sound judgment.
How to Apply
Email your application, CV and summarize yourself as follows:
Job Ref No
Your Name
Current / Past Salary: Year 2012 pm; Year 2013 pm
Year 2013 Benefits: If house state market rent; if car state cc
Email to recruit@manpowerservicesgroup.com before 4pm 28th Sep 2013.