Accountant & Sales Assistant Job. Zetech College Nairobi

Accountant & Sales Jobs Nairobi.

Zetech College is a leading training institution with four campuses around Nairobi. We offer a variety of degree, diplomas and certificate courses.
In line with our mission to provide high quality education of international standards and recognition, we are looking for young, dynamic and mature individuals to fill the positions of:

SALES ASSISTANT
The person
 Should have a minimum of a degree from a recognized university
 Should have a passion/interest in sales and marketing
 Should be a go-getter with strong negotiation and selling skills
 Should be of high integrity and self discipline
 Should be able to multitask, has strong analytical skills and excellent communication skills.

FINANCIAL ACCOUNTANT
The person
 A minimum of CPA (K) or a degree in a relevant field
 Excellent analytical skills
 Should be of high integrity and self discipline
 Should have an interest in the finance field

More information log on to our website www.zetechcollege.com
To apply send your application letter and detailed CV indicating your qualification and experience

Email: hr@zetechcollege.com :NB: The positions are to be filled urgently so applications will be considered on a first come, first serve basis.

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Survive The Monday Morning Blues

Well, its that time of the week again and Monday is here with us. And its perfectly normal to feel the grumpy way you are. So, how do you make sure that Mondays find you excited and i dont mean by listening to Maina Kageni.

Surviving Mondays.
What is a Monday Blue? I don’t think this needs any answer. Everyone encounters it and that too very frequently, every week :-). Going to office on a Monday after a weekend is the same feeling that a kid gets when he has to leave the cosy lap of his mother and walk on his own. I have been one person whose Monday blues are so deep that it sometimes turns black. Well we cannot avoid Mondays but based on my experience, I have listed below some ways to lessen it.

· Don’t leave any work pending on Friday. Any unfinished work will haunt you over the weekend and will hover around your mind all Monday morning increasing your blues.

· Leave your desk neat and clean on Friday. A sight of a messed up workplace is definitely going to worsen your Monday pain.

· Well this may not be possible all the time but if you have something new to wear on Mondays the blues reduce drastically.

· For all booze lovers (this one is not based on my experience) try not to drink on Sunday night. The hangover is going to make your Mondays blues bad if not worse.

· If you are a food lover, carry your favorite dish in lunch or plan a lunch outing in advance.

· Sleep on time on Sunday night. Don’t party late.

· Wake up little early on Monday morning. Talk to one person you really want to talk to. Take a long luxurious shower; pamper yourself with a nice aroma.

· This may sound weird but I have really seen it working. If you have your love interest at your work place you really look forward to Mondays, Tuesdays, in fact all days of the week. That is untill the fights begin and the eight hours o work look like a 1,000 years!!

These are just little guides to fight the Monday monster. I have tried implementing some and they have worked a bit but I am still not completely over this syndrome. Do try these and let me know if they worked for you. Till then enjoy the blues :-).

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Admin, Secretarial Jobs. University of Nairobi Careers.

Senior Administrative Assistant IDS, AD/11/214/09 CHSS (1 Post) (Two Year Contract)

Applicants should be holders of a Bachelors (at least lower 2nd Class Honours) degree from recognized University plus relevant professional or postgraduate qualifications in management, 3 years administrative experience and should be computer literate.

Administrative Assistant CIPL, AD/11/215/09 (R&T) (1 Post) (Two Year Contract)

Applicants should be holders of a Bachelors (at least lower 2nd Class Honours) degree from recognized University and should be computer literate.

Technologist Grade ABC, University Bean Project (AD/11/216/09) (CAVS) (2 Posts)

Applicants should have a minimum of KCSE grade C or equivalent and an Ordinary Diploma in Applied Biology or its equivalent with three (3) years experience as Trainee Technologist in a research laboratory specializing in Crop Breeding, Pathology and/or Molecular genetics.

Mortuary TechnologistGrade ABC Department of Human Pathology AD/11/217/09) (CHS) (1 Post)

Applicants must be holders of KCSE grade C with credits in English, Mathematics, Biology and/or Physical Sciences and an Ordinary Diploma or equivalent in Medical Laboratory Technology covering Histology, Immunology, Clinical Chemistry, Haematology and Blood Transfusion and Microbiology.

Secretary
Grade B, Department of Clinical Medicine and Therapeutics
AD/11/218/09 (CHS) (1 Post)

Applicants should be holders of KCSE Grade C or equivalent with a credit in English and be fully trained and tested in secretarial courses examined by KNEC or equivalent body.

Secretary
Grade A, D
Department of Clinical Medicine and Therapeutics
AD/11/219/09 (CHS) (1 Post)

Applicants should be holders of KCSE Grade C or equivalent with a credit in English and be fully trained and tested in secretarial courses examined by KNEC or equivalent body.

Note:

1. Applicants for (AC) posts should forward ten (10) copies of all their documents and give details of their qualifications, experience, research activities and publications and the journals the publications appear in. Applicants for (AD) posts should submit seven (7) copies of all documents.
2. In both cases, applications should be forwarded through the heads of departments and applicants should state their current designations, salaries and benefits and should quote post codes as shown for each post.
3. For more information please visit our web on http:/jobs.uonbi.acke

Applications should be addressed as per the codes below:-

1. CHS The Principal, CHS, Box 30197-00100 Nairobi
2. CAVS The Principal, CAVS, Box 30197- Nairobi
3. CHSS The Principal, CHSS, Box 30197-Nairobi
4. R&T The Deputy Registrar, (R&T), Box 30197-Nairobi

Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted

Closing Date: December 04,2009

University of Nairobi is an equal opportunity employer

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Admin Assistant Jobs Kenya. GOAL NGO.

GOAL Kenya Jobs.

Job Title: Admin Assistant

Job Location: Nairobi

General Description of the Programme:

GOAL has been working in Sudan since 1985, originally in government controlled areas of Sudan, but from the early 1990s expanding into areas of southern Sudan controlled by the SPLA.

GOAL South Sudan currently operates programme in Twic County, Warap State, Kurmuk, Blue Nile State, Malakal town and the Sobat Corridor in Upper Nile State.

The GOAL SS Nairobi office performs both logistic and administration functions that are crucial in the day to day running of the GOAL SS programme.

General Description of the Role:

This position is based in Goal SS support office in Nairobi. The Admin Assistant will provide support to the Admin/Finance/HR Manager and will work closely with department coordinators in Juba and S. Sudan.

Requirements

Education:

• Diploma in relevant field, Training in Secretarial, administrative, office management or other relevant field is an advantage.

Work Experience:

• At least 5 years of work experience in office administration and basic finance

Languages:

• Fluency in English

Other Skills:

• Excellent computer skills (MS Word, excel, internet/mail) are required.

Applications should be sent to:

The Admin/Finance Manager,
Goal South Sudan,
P.O. Box 66242, 00800, Nairobi.

Or Email: adminasst-nbi @ goalsouthsudan.org.

Only the shortlisted candidates will be contacted

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Procurement Jobs Kenya. GOAL NGO.

Procurement Officer GOAL Nairobi

GOAL has been working in Sudan since 1985, originally in government controlled areas of Sudan, but from the early 1990s expanding into areas of southern Sudan controlled by the SPLA.

GOAL South Sudan currently operates programme in Twic County, Warap State, Kurmuk, Blue Nile State, Malakal town and the Sobat Corridor in Upper Nile State.

The GOAL SS Nairobi office performs both logistic and Procurement functions that are crucial in the day to day running of the GOAL SS programme.

General Description of the Role:

• This position is based in Goal SS support office in Nairobi. The Procurement Officer will provide support to the Procurement Section reporting to the Nairobi Office Logistics Manager.

Core Duties:

• Coordinating and timely preparation and implementation of procurement plans and activities based on Goal operations.
  
• Proper management of procurement activities carried out by Goal
  
• Coordinating suppliers’ prequalification and appraisals.
• Keeping abreast with market trading by carrying out market surveys.
  
• Preparation of contract documents according to awards.
  
• Establishing and maintaining positive relations with suppliers and key stakeholders.

Requirements

Education:

• Professional qualifications in procurement and supplies management such as CIPS/KISM.
• Five years relevant experience.
  
• Be computer Literate.

Applications should be sent to:

The Logistics Manager,
Goal South Sudan,
P.O. Box 66242, 00800, Nairobi.

Or Email: logistics @ goalsouthsudan.org

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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Nation Media Jobs. Graphic Designers.

Graphic Designers Jobs Nation Media Kenya

Nation Media Group Ltd., the leading Multi-Media House in East & Central Africa is growing and wishes to expand and strengthen its staff capability by recruiting result-oriented, dynamic and self driven people to join the Group as Graphic Designers.

Key result areas will include:

• Generating creative adverts and layouts for the newspaper within set deadlines;
• Works with a client brief to come up with ideas and results speedily, often juggling several different accounts
• Downloading graphics from agents servers and sites and translating them into usable formats; able to work on the web and with other interactive media.
• Liaising closely with other graphic sections in the Group for synergies;
• Keeping abreast of development in the graphics world through reading, research and consulting;

Competencies:

• Good Interpersonal Skills;
• Customer Service oriented,

Skills, knowledge and experience requirement:

• University Degree in Graphic Design;
• Good working knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite (In design, Photoshop, Illustrator)
• 2 to 3 years working experience; and
• Ability to work with minimum supervision and cope with pressure and tight deadlines.

Interested candidates who meet the above criteria may send their applications enclosing detailed CV’s, names of three referees, daytime telephone and quoting the job reference on the envelope to:

The Group Human Resources Director
Nation Media Group
P. O. Box 49010, 00100,
Nairobi

To reach us not later than November 26, 2009

NB: We shall only contact the short listed applicants

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CARE NGO Jobs. Finance & Administration Officer

Finance & Admin NGO Jobs.

CARE Somalia/South Sudan is an International NGO working in Somalia and South Sudan. CARE and its partners work with vulnerable communities to address the underlying causes of poverty and promote peace and development, through its strategic goal to reduce poverty by empowering women, enhancing access to resources and services, and improving governance.

Closing date: 23 Nov 2009
Location: Sudan (the) - South Sudan - Malakal

CARE Somalia/South Sudan
CARE is looking for a suitable candidate to fill the position of Finance and Administration Officer (Program Support Officer) to provide efficient and effective financial, administrative and personnel support services to all programs/projects within Malakal and its project locations.

Reporting to Program Manager MFS, the position will specifically be tasked with the management of the Malakal sub office and providing support to all projects underneath. This includes overseeing all administrative aspects, supervision of support staff, effectively managing the financial function, undertaking and coordinating all local procurement and logistics. The position will also ensure the efficient running of all aspects of the staff residential guesthouse/sub-office; stores and food management, asset, vehicle management and capacity building of local staff.

Key Competencies:
- Self-drive with an ability to exercise independent judgment, prioritize, delegate effectively all while working under minimum supervision
- Ability to develop skills of staff members, including implementation of performance management approaches
- Sound analytical ability as well as ability to receive and apply constructive feedback
- Demonstrate ability to use innovative approaches, strategies and personal initiative and posses strong leadership and teamwork skills
- Communicates clearly and concisely with users of services; communicates policies and procedures effectively so as to facilitate understanding of expected outcomes
- Work effectively and cooperatively with others towards shared goals, establishing and maintaining principle-centered working relationships and possess excellent planning, organization, interpersonal and communication skills

Minimum Qualifications and Skills:
- Bachelor’s degree in Commerce, Finance, Accounting or Business Administration OR CPA II
- At least 2 years demonstrated experience in a similar position with a history of solid results in financial/administration, program and personnel management.
- Reports writing skills and ability to administer and develop other team members
- Accounting and financial budget management skills with experience with donors standards and guidelines
- Computer literate (at least M-soft word & M-soft excel)
- Proficiency in English
- Willingness to work in hardship areas

Desired Skills and Qualifications
- Knowledge of Arabic language, spoken and written

How to apply

Applications and CVs should be sent to:

The Human Resources Officer
CARE Somalia /South Sudan
P O Box 2039 KNH 00202
NAIROBI, Kenya

Applicants sending their applications through email should clearly mark on the subject “Finance and Administration Officer (Program Support Officer)” JOB REF: SUD/EX00188”

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UNDP Jobs Kenya. ICT Management Associate

United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) Jobs

Humanitarian Assistance

Closing date: 24 Nov 2009
Location: Kenya - Nairobi

(Relocation to Somalia when situation permits)

I. Position Information

Title: ICT Management Associate
Contract Type: Fixed Term
Level: ICS 7
Supervisor: ICT Analyst
Duration: One Year
Duty station: Nairobi, Kenya (Relocation to Somalia when situation permits)

II. Organizational Context

Under the guidance and direct supervision of the ICT Analyst, the ICT Management Associate provides leadership in execution of ICT services in the CO, implements ICT management systems and strategies, provides daily technical support to users of information management tools and technology infrastructure. The ICT Support Associate promotes a client-oriented approach.

The ICT Management Associate administers the ICT Systems in the CO to ensure maximum availability and works in close collaboration with the ICT Analyst to implement the CO ICT Strategy as well as provide second level support escalated End User support issues both from the field and Nairobi based staff.

III. Functions / Key Results Expected

Summary of Key Functions:

- Implementation of the CO ICT strategies and assisting in implementation of new technologies
- Effective functioning of the CO hardware and software applications on both workstations and servers
- Networks administration
- Provision of administrative support
- Facilitation of knowledge building and knowledge sharing

1. Ensures Implementation of the CO ICT strategies and assisting in implementation of new technologies focusing on achievement of the following results:

- Assisting in getting the CO compliant with corporate information management and technology standards, guidelines and procedures for the CO technology environment.
- Clarifying and sensitizing staff on internal policies and procedures on the use of ICT. Elaboration of the content of internal Standard Operating Procedures in ICT in consultation with ICT Analyst.
- Assisting in provision of support to the use of Atlas (UNDP’s implementation of PeopleSoft ERP) functionality for improved business results and improved client services

2. Ensures effective functioning of the CO hardware and software applications on both Workstations and Servers focusing on the achievement of the following results:

- Co-ordinating maintenance of equipment, making routine repairs and change of hardware electronic components.
- Assisting in implementation of corporate UNDP systems.
- Administration of Servers, ensuring that they are always running the latest operating system and application patches.
- Ensuring that the CO workstations and servers have the latest virus definitions installed and running of regular scans to ensure they are virus free and implementing countermeasures in case of virus attack.

3. Ensures efficient networks administration focusing on achievement of the following results:

- Operation of network utility procedures defining network users and security attributes establishing directories, menus and drive-mappings, configuring network printers and providing user access.
- Trouble-shooting and monitoring of network problems.
- Response to user needs and questions regarding network access.
- Maintenance of up-to-date parameters of information for the network clients and electronic mail.
- Implementation of backup and restoration procedures for local drives. Maintenance of backup logs.
- Assisting in timely LAN Infrastructure and Internet connectivity upgrade to meet CO requirements.

4. Provides administrative support focusing on achievement of the following results:

- Assistance in procurement of ICT equipment for the CO.
- Ensuring that the CO ICT inventory is kept up to date for purposes of tracking UNDP recommended lifespan of the equipment to facilitate timely replacement of obsolete equipment.
- Maintenance of the library of reference materials.
- Maintenance of the inventory and stock of supplies and spare parts in co-ordination with the ICT Analyst.

5. Ensures facilitation of knowledge building and knowledge sharing in the CO focusing on achievement of the following results:

- Organization of trainings for the operations/ projects staff on ICT issues.
- Maintenance of staff training profiles.
- Synthesis of lessons learned and best practices in ICT.
- Sound contributions to knowledge networks and communities of practice.

IV. Impact of Results

The key results have an impact on the overall efficiency of the Country Office including improved business results and client services. Forward-looking ICT management has an impact on the organization of office management, knowledge sharing, and information provision.

V. Competencies and Critical Success Factors

Corporate Competencies:

- Demonstrates commitment to UNDP’s mission, vision and values
- Displays cultural, gender, religion, race, nationality and age sensitivity and adaptability

Functional Competencies:

Knowledge Management and Learning
- Shares knowledge and experience and provides helpful advice to others in the office
- Ability to develop systems for structuring, codifying and providing access to information and knowledge

Development and Operational Effectiveness
- Ability to provide IT support services including IT hardware/ infrastructure support, ERP support, other IT applications support, web design and maintenance
- Good knowledge of PC/LAN operating systems, Microsoft Windows, corporate ICT security and viral protection systems, knowledge of web design, knowledge of Microsoft Windows network administration, ERP
- Ability to supervise and train support staff
- Ability to provide input to business processes re-engineering, elaboration and implementation of new systems

Leadership and Self-Management
- Focuses on result for the client and responds positively to feedback
- Consistently approaches work with energy and a positive, constructive attitude
- Demonstrates openness to change and ability to manage complexity

VI. Recruitment Qualifications

Education:
Secondary Education. University Degree in Computer Science desirable, but it is not a requirement. Cisco Certified Network Engineer (CCNA) and Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer (MCSE) or Microsoft Certified Professional (MCP) required. If certification is not available at the time of recruitment, it should be obtained within 6 months.

Experience:
5 to 7 years of working experience in network administration and use of hardware/software, telecommunications facilities, knowledge of database packages, experience in web design.
At least 2 years experience in administration of Microsoft Exchange, SharePoint servers on Windows 2003 Server platform as well as Storage Systems.

Language Requirements:
Fluency in English, both spoken and written is essential.

How to apply

Interested and qualified candidates are requested to submit electronic application by visiting http://jobs.undp.org/.

Applicants are required to fill and sign a P11 Form and submit it together with Curriculum Vitae on the online application.

The P11 Form can be obtained from the link below:
http://sas.undp.org/Documents/P11_Personal_history_form.doc

Women are strongly encouraged to apply

UNDP will only be able to respond to those applications in which there is further interest.

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