Sacco Jobs in Kenya: NRS Sacco Jobs Operations Manager

Sacco Jobs in Kenya 2013.
NRS Sacco is a growing financial institution currently with over 8,000 members and still growing. And that is why we need to recruit a larger team into the organization to help us realize NRS mission and vision as we expand nationally.
We are therefore looking for qualified candidates to fill in the positions below:
Operations Manager
The Operations Manager will be reporting to the Chief Executive Officer.The Position holder will be responsible for all the branch operations, policies implementation and daily controls of the society. And will advice the C.E.O. on policies and procedures of the financial institution and monitor daily operations of the Sacco.
Main Duties and Responsibilities
Providing support in conceptualizing organization strategies, policies and procedures in line with best practice
Aligning and harmonizing departmental objectives with business objectives
Planning, designing and coordinating organization related activities and programs.
Prepare timely reports for review by the CEO
Performing any other duties as may be assigned by the C.E.O.
Qualifications
Demonstrated experience in strategic management including planning, goal setting, implementation, monitoring, evaluation and reporting.
Leadership, communication and team building skills, Innovativeness with an interest in Management.
Bachelors degree in business administration, marketing, economics, Finance or related field
At least CPA V
3 years working experience in management position
Knowledge in Co-operatives will be added advantage.
A diploma in Marketing will be an added advantage
Knowledge of computerized financial management system
30 Years and above
Interested candidates who meet the above qualifications may send their applications enclosing copies of relevant certificates and testimonials, detailed CV including names and contacts of three referees to reach the undersigned on or before 15th November 2013.
The Application should be in a sealed envelope clearly indicating the position applied for and addressed to: Application letter should be Hand Written and applicants should quote their current and expected salary.
THE C.E.O
NRS SACCO LTD
P.O. BOX 575-00902,
KIKUYU.

Banking Jobs in Kenya: Co-op Bank Jobs. Head of Systems/Software

Co-operative Bank Careers 2013
Are you looking for an employer who promotes individual excellence and mutual respect in a team-driven culture with a key focus on social empowerment?
The Co-operative Bank of Kenya, “the kingdom Bank” is the place for those looking to new horizons.
We are looking for a dynamic, creative and self-oriented professional to fill the position of:Head of Systems / Software Development
The successful person will report to the Chief Manager – ICT Department
Job Summary:
As Head, Systems Development, the role holder will be responsible for spearheading the detailed analysis, design, and development of In-house systems, and development and Management of enterprise Information Systems (M.I.S.).
Additionally, this role will be required to maintain and support some selected applications and play a key role in various applications integration internally and also externally with corporate customers.
Main Duties:
Ensure effective and efficient systems development processes are in place and adopted.
Perform research on systems development tools, and report results and recommendations.
Manage and execute the systems development life cycles to produce safe and efficient systems with high quality.
Oversee systems implementation, and evaluate the effectiveness and efficiency of systems, and report anomalies
Motivate staff (System Developers) and Business Intelligence experts in the Unit for their top performance through appropriate level of coaching and by playing the role of a mentor.
Formulate development plans in line with business plans and the Company’s strategic plan.
Design and code reports/returns according to user specification with the key objective of delivering reports that will assist in decision making and control.
Develop and maintain documentation/manuals on system configuration or setup.
Carry out technical user training as required to enable users interpret the reports.
Assist in preparing system definition/specification by the users highlighting technical requirements.
Carry-out analysis of the requirements and recommend solutions to address user requirements.
Design and code the system according to user specification.
Carry out technical user training in respect to these systems so that the business can utilize them.
Roll-out piloted systems to the bank’s branches and users.
Provide test systems for UAT and ensure that functions/features are tested before being put on the live system.
Make changes to system configuration and parameters to accommodate business and technological requirements.
Secure systems by putting adequate controls and restrict access to programs by users in accordance to the requirements of the bank.
Interact with various corporate customers and develop appropriate solutions to integrate their systems to the bank (Business to Business.
Job specification:
The incumbent will be required to possess the following qualifications, attributes and skills:
Bachelor of Science Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering or related degree.
Experience and good knowledge of development tools with a bias to Microsoft.Net (VB and C#) and Java.
Various programming languages and other programming tools i.e. C++, Dephi, Java, HTML,XML
Must have designed systems or sub-systems which have been implemented successfully.
Excellent knowledge of relational databases specifically Oracle and MS-SQL
Ability to work through own initiative and as part of a team.
Good communication skills.
Ability to tolerate stress and achieve objectives despite difficulties.
Minimum of 8 years’ experience, out of which 4 should have been at Senior Management level/ Head of System Development.
Must have led a team of developers for at least 3 years
Interested candidates meeting the above criteria should forward an application enclosing detailed Curriculum Vitae accompanied by copies of certificates and indicating the current remuneration to the address shown below by 31st October 2013.
We are an equal opportunity employer:
Only the short listed candidates will be contacted. Please quote this reference on your application and on the envelope:
ICT – System Developer/3/HRD/2013
The Director
Human Resources Division
Co-operative Bank of Kenya Ltd.
P.O. Box 48231-00100
Nairobi

Jobs in Kenya: Social Worker / Counselor NGO Jobs

NGO Job Vacancies in Kenya.
HIAS Refugee Trust of Kenya (HRTK) – Kenya Office
Job Title: Social Worker / Counselor
Three (3) positions
Country: Kenya
Important Note: Position open to Kenyan nationals only
Job Description and Required Qualifications:
Under the direct supervision of a Counseling Psychologist, the incumbent will provide social services including the following functions:
Conduct field visits for case assessments in coordination with other HRTK staff and keeps track of socio-environmental risks faced by refugees at heightened risk;
Implement and monitor merit based social assistance informed by vulnerability assessment in individual cases in accordance with HRTK SOPs with timely updates to the psychosocial panel;
Provide social assistance including food and non food items as necessary;
Interview separated children, unaccompanied minors and other children-at-risk for the purpose of preparing Best Interest Assessment (BIA) reports;
Draft BIA reports for submission to the Psychosocial Panel, effect subsequent BIA panel decisions and enter data into database;
Liaise with the Child Protection Officer to ensure services are reaching separated and unaccompanied minors, including specific services as recommended by the BIA Panel.
Provide basic counseling and facilitate external services or appointments;
Assist in the organization and facilitation of capacity building activities e.g. workshops, trainings or information dissemination;
In coordination with the supervisor, liaise with and foster a collaborative networking relationship with other entities to facilitate social assistance to HRTK refugee clients;
Prepare periodic reports on social services;
Perform other duties as required.
Requirements
Education: University degree in Social work or related field with a strong bias in counseling.
Skills and competencies:
Computer literacy a must: working knowledge of MS office required;
Good knowledge of human rights doctrine and working experience in counseling;
experience in capacity building including facilitation of community-based training and awareness raising;
Good knowledge of child rights and prevention and response to SGBV issues;
Good knowledge of Nairobi and its environs;
Strong interpersonal and communication skills;
Experience
No less than 2 years previous work experience, including at least 1 year in counselling or social work preferably in an NGO setting.
Experience working with refugees a plus.
Languages: Proficiency in English and Swahili.
Closing Date: 6th Nov 2013
How to Apply
Please send a cover letter and resume to recruitment@hiasafrica.org
Indicate Vacancy Notice No HRTK/KEN/SW/13/01 in the subject line.
Applications not bearing this subject label will not be considered
Important: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Canvassing will lead to immediate disqualification.
Late applications will not be considered

UN Jobs in Kenya:. Programme Consultant UNDP

UN Jobs Kenya 2013. Consultant Careers. 
United Nations Development Programme
National Individual Consultant
Assistant Project Officer – Conflict, Early Warning and Response Programme
Background and Context
UNDP Kenya and the Government of Kenya are implementing a national Programme that seeks to consolidate the peace gains and the support peaceful transition in Kenya.
The Programme aims at strengthening national and local levels capacities for conflict prevention and resolution, early warning and early response, and mediation and reconciliation as well as documentation of experiences and lessons learnt
This Programme is expected to effectively deliver the UN development assistance through the outcomes envisaged in the United Nations Development Assistance Framework (UNDAF) and UNDP’s Country Programme Action Plan (CPAP).
The Programme on “Consolidating the Peace Process and Establishing Foundations for a Successful Political Transition in Kenya” is a National Programme whose overall objective is to strengthen the capacity of National, County and Local government; together with civil society to effectively prevent and reduce levels of armed violence.
The Programme contributes to nurturing peace and enhancing development opportunities in Kenya, with emphasis on enhancing prospects for cross-border cooperation and dialogue.
Objective
Under the overall supervision of the NSC Coordinator and direct supervision of the Senior Programme Manager (SPM), the Conflict Early Warning and Response Assistant Project Officer will support implementation of the National Conflict Early Warning and Early Response System.
Application Procedure
Interested and qualified candidates should submit their applications which should include the following:
UNDP Personal History Form (P11)- template provided
Detailed Curriculum Vitae
Proposal for implementing the assignment – template provided
Please quote “Assistant Project Officer – Conflict Early Warning and Response Programme” on the subject line.
Applications should be emailed to consultants.ken@undp.org to reach us not later than Thursday, 24 October 2013 at 4.00 P.M Kenya Time.
Please see the Terms of Reference, the P11 form, the Individual Contract Proposal form and the Terms and Conditions of Individual Contracts by visiting the UNDP Kenya Website: -
http://www.ke.undp.org/content/kenya/en/home/operations/procurement

UN Jobs in Kenya: World Food Programme

UN Jobs in Kenya 2013.
Vacancy Announcement No: OMN/012/2013
Senior Programme Assistant (Resource  Pipeline Management Analyst)
The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) is looking for qualified candidates to fill the following position in support of the Regional Bureau for East  Central Africa (OMN), based in Nairobi, Kenya.
The Regional Bureau provides strategic guidance, policy/technical support and direction to WFP operations and activities in nine countries: Burundi, Djibouti, Ethiopia, Eritrea, Kenya, Rwanda, Somalia, South Sudan and Uganda.
Senior Programme Assistant (Resource  Pipeline Management Analyst)
SC7 (G7 equivalent)
Reporting to the Regional Resource Management Analyst.
The position is open to qualified candidates only.
Female candidates are particularly encouraged to apply.
Interested and qualified candidates are requested to submit online applications ONLY, according to the following procedures:
Go to: http://i-recruitment.wfp.org/vacancies/13-0014657
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.
NB: WFP does not charge fees from applicants at any stage during the recruitment process.VA issued on 23 October 2013, closing date 05 November 2013)