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SAFARICOM

NATIONAL COORDINATING AGENCY FOR

VACANCIES NEWSLETTER
Issue 8: October 17, 2009
POPULATION AND DEVELOPMENT: Internal
Auditor
BANKING JOBS:
- Branch Manager
- SME Relationship Manager
- Corporate Relationship Officer

AGA KHAN HOSPITAL, KISUMU

By: - Resident Paediatrician
- Resident Anaesthetist
Professional Writing Service
AVERY (EA): Electronics Technician
WRITERS AND EDITORS OF QUALITY
DOCUMENTS GRAFFINS COLLEGE

THE KENYA NATIONAL EXAMINATIONS

COUNCIL: Systems Developer/Analyst

COMMUNITY AID INTERNATIONAL:

Program Officer
writeskill@gmail.com
KENYA PHARMA: OPERATIONS ASSISTANT

TEA BOARD OF KENYA: Administrative

Assistant

AMREF: Assistant E-learning Programme

Manager – IT

THE CENTER FOR VICTIMS OF TORTURE:

Psychotherapist/Trainer - Kenya and Uganda

EAST AFRICAN TEA TRADE ASSOCIATION:

Marketing Manager

BLUEWEB TECHNOLOGIES: Website Marketers

NAIROBI HOSPITAL: Senior Accountant

IFADAFRICA: Knowledge Management Officer

G4S KENYA: Fire Services Manager

DAYSTAR UNIVERSITY
- Senior Resource Mobilization Officer
- Lecturers
- Internal Audit Manager

NATIONAL COORDINATING AGENCY FOR

POPULATION AND DEVELOPMENT: Internal
Auditor
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CENTUM: Investment Officer

VSF-BELGIUM: Project Accountant

ADEPT SYSTEMS: LIST OF JOB OPENINGS THIS WEEK
- Marketing And Communication Manager
- Services Assistant SAFARICOM

COMMUNITY AID INTERNATIONAL (CAI): Job Applications closing on Friday 23rd October
- Program Officer 2009.

DANISH REFUGEE COUNCIL: Country Director  Head Of Department - Employee Service

Kenya Centre

NORTHERN RANGELANDS TRUST (NRT)  Planning Controller & Internal

- Chief Operations Officer Communications Manager
- Chief Finance Officer
- Senior Administrator  Senior Manager-Organization
Effectiveness
MASTERMIND TOBACCO (K) LTD
-Industrial and Safety Engineer  Employee Relations Manager

 Senior Learning & Development Officer

WRITE BETTER: EARN MORE $
Job Applications closing on Wednesday 21st
October 2009.
The web has opened great opportunities for
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handsomely to write papers and documents from
 Principal Enterprise Systems Support
the comfort of their homes.
Analyst
Good writers are making around 500 USD per To apply: visit: www.safaricom.co.ke
month – not a bad figure considering that this
could just be a part-time job. If your writing is
good, you can earn some extra money on the side.
NATIONAL COORDINATING AGENCY FOR
If you need to brush up your writing skills, we shall POPULATION AND DEVELOPMENT:
assist you. We are flexible and will make a Internal Auditor
timetable according to your times- whether early
morning, weekends or even distance learning. We wish to fill the vacant position of Internal
Auditor. The Internal Auditor is answerable to the
Our 3 week writing course will equip you with solid Agency’s Board and reports to the CEO on the day
writing skills- and you can start earning that extra to day operations of the Agency.
dollar.
Qualifications and Experience
Contact us: writeskill@gmail.com • Bcom Degree (Accounting Option) or its
equivalent and CPA (K)
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membership of relevant professional body will be
an added advantage.
PROFESSIONAL WRITING SERVICE • at least 5 years post qualification experience in
similar or related field
• Skill upgrading courses in relevant areas
• Demonstrated outstanding professional
competence in auditing
• Sound knowledge in public sector and donor
accounting and reporting procedures
• Analytical skills in financial data/ information
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 Required Qualifications, Skills and
How to Apply: Experience
Apply in writing, enclosing their CVs, copies of • Degree in a business related field with
relevant certificates, and names and addresses of accounting qualifications
three referees to: • Ability to research and analyze financial
The Chief Executive Officer statements with requisite skills in computer usage.
National Coordinating Agency for Population and • Ability to relate and communicate effectively
Development with customers
P.O. Box 48994, 00100 • Strong problem-solving, negotiation & follow-up
Nairobi. skills
Or hand-deliver to the CEOs Office, 4th Floor,
Chancery Building, Valley Road The successful candidates will be entitled to a
competitive remuneration package and have
Deadline: 26th October, 2009. excellent career development opportunities in
these roles. Applications with detailed CVs, names
of three referees, current and expected range of
BANKING JOBS remuneration should reach us on or

We are a well-established bank with a national Deadline: Monday, October 26th, 2009
branch network on a fast-paced growth path in
Kenya. Our name is a known brand in the market: Apply to:
known for our customer service, unique product DN.A/413
offering, professionalism and bold expansion P.O. BOX 49010, GPO
strategy. With the achieved levels of growth and 00100-NAIROBI, KENYA
envisaged further expansion, we have the following
vacancies:
AGA KHAN HOSPITAL, KISUMU
Branch Manager
Resident Paediatrician
Required Qualifications, Skills and
Experience Required Qualifications, Skills and
Experience
• Business degree, ACIB/AKIB or an equivalent • MMed in Paediatrics from the University of
business qualification Nairobi or Equivalent recognized institution.
• Proven branch management experience (at least • At least two years post qualification working
5 years) in delivering retail banking and business experience.
relationship with a medium to large size bank • Must be registered/licensed by the Kenya
• Knowledge of local business environment is Medical Practitioners and Dentists Board.
important with strong credit analysis and • Knowledge of PALS and experience in
communication team working skills. Neonatology will be an added advantage.

SME Relationship Manager 2. Resident Anaesthetist

Required Qualifications, Skills and
Required Qualifications, Skills and Experience
Experience • A holder of M.Med (Anaesthesiology) registered
• Business degree, ACIB/AKIB or an equivalent by the Kenya Medical practitioners & Dentist
business qualification Board.
• Proven experience (at least 5 years) in delivering • The candidate should have appropriate training
SME banking business relationship with a medium in critical care medicine.
to large size bank • At least one year working experience in an ICU.
• Knowledge of local business environment and • Possession of current ACLS certification will be
experience in cross selling and relationship an added advantage.
marketing
• Strong credit analysis, communication skills and Applications indicating current remuneration
team working capabilities package accompanied by detailed curriculum vitae,
copies of relevant certificates, names, addresses
Corporate Relationship Officer
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and telephone contacts of three referees should be
addressed to:
The Human Resource Manager,The Aga Khan
Hospital, Kisumu, P.O. Box 530-40100, Kisumu
Email: adminsecretary@akhskenya.org
Deadline: 23rd October.
AVERY (EA): Electronics Technician
Avery (EA) Ltd., the largest supplier of weighing
and Inkjet Coding equipment in Kenya with
Branches in Mombasa & Kisumu wishes to recruit
suitable candidates for the position of Electronics
Technician.
Required Qualifications, Skills and
Experience
• Diploma in Electronics Engineering or related
field
• Possession of clean driving license
• Must be computer literate
• Possession of Type 3 License from the Dept. of
Weights & Measures added advantage
• Self-driven and able to work with minimum
supervision anywhere in the country
• At least 2 years experience in the servicing &
repair of electronic equipment in a busy
manufacturing / service Industry.
• Knowledge in inkjet coding / printing will be an
added advantage.
To Apply
Send your applications with detailed CV to:
National Service Manager
Avery (East Africa) Ltd.
P.O. Box 30417-00100 NAIROBI
Email: sodhiambo@averyafrica.com
Deadline: 30th October, 2009
GRAFFINS COLLEGE
Graffins College promotes excellence in Higher
Education. In order to continue to be a market
leader, we are in the process of recruiting well
qualified personnel for the following positions.
1. Academic Tutors (Finance, Marketing, Business,
IT & Travel)
2. Professional Development Officer
3. Administrative Assistants
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For all positions, we require at least 3 years
teaching or work experience at a reputable
learning institution, and a minimum of a degree
qualification in the relevant departments. Please
email a cover letter and CV to
hrm@graffinscollege.com by 28th October 2009.
Please do not send transcripts at this stage. Only
successful candidates will be invited for an
interview.
THE KENYA NATIONAL EXAMINATIONS
COUNCIL: SYSTEMS DEVELOPER/ANALYST
The Kenya National Examinations Council wishes
to recruit self motivated and qualified professional
for the following vacant position.
Required Qualifications, Skills and
Experience
 Bachelors degree in Computer Science,
Information Technology or related
discipline;
 Qualifications in application programming
(MCSD, VB, dot NET, Java etc);
 In depth knowledge of relational database
management systems (RDMS);
 Working knowledge of operating systems
(windows /Unix/Linux), Networking and
servers;
 3 years working experience in similar
position.
To Apply
Forward application enclosing certified copies of
their academic and professional certificates,
detailed CV. Give details of day time telephone
contact, e-mail addresses, current remuneration
(latest pay slip), names and valid current contacts
of two referees to:
The Council Secretary/Chief Executive Officer
Kenya National Examinations Council
P O Box 73598 00200
Nairobi
www.examscouncil.or.ke
Deadline: 23rd October , 2009 to:
COMMUNITY AID INTERNATIONAL:
Program Officer
Community Aid International (CAI) is a non-
governmental organization working on: Social
Justice (including Gender, Governance and Human
Rights); Poverty Reduction & Wealth Creation;
and, Reproductive Health & HIV/AIDS. The
organization has its head office in Nairobi with
programming activities in the regions.
Required Qualifications, Skills and
Experience
You should be 35 – 45 years; a university graduate
in social sciences; at least 5 years of relevant
experience; a team player with leadership skills;
excellent communication and social skills; track
record in programme management and resource
mobilization; dynamic, resourceful and passionate
in the thematic area; available immediately.
Send e-mail applications with no attachments to
the Executive Director via
info@communityaid.or.ke by October 23, 2009.
To Apply: Send application (max 2 pages) stating a
summary of your qualifications within the email.
Don’t include any attachment.
KENYA PHARMA: Operations Assistant
Required Qualifications
• Diploma in Business Management and 3 years
experience in a similar position
• Computer literacy in MS Word
• Excellent skills in usage of MS Excel is a must
• Familiarity with USAID Procurement
procedures is a must
• Previous experience working on a USAID project
a plus
• Strong organizational skills and attention to
detail
• Strong written and oral communications skills
• Knowledge of USAID financial procedures will be
an added advantage
Application letter and CV with 3 referees should be
sent to Recruit@kenyapharma.org not later than
October 23, 2009
TEA BOARD OF KENYA: Administrative
Assistant
The Tea Board of Kenya, a parastatal with the
mandate of regulating and promoting the
development of Kenya’s tea industry wishes to
recruit a highly driven Administration Assistant
capable of serving in either the Office of the
Managing Director or in any Head of Department’s
office.
To apply, visit: www.teaboard.or.ke
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AMREF: Assistant Elearning Programme
Manager – IT
AMREF is 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.
We are seeking to fill the post of Assistant
eLearning Programme Manager – IT (Ref: -
CHR/09/10-17) based at AMREF Headquarters.
For more information visit www.amref.org.
THE CENTER FOR VICTIMS OF TORTURE:
Psychotherapist/Trainer - Kenya and Uganda
The Center for Victims of Torture is seeking a
Psychotherapist/Trainer to work as part of a
mental health capacity-building project.
To Apply, visit: http://www.cvt.org/page/189
EAST AFRICAN TEA TRADE ASSOCIATION:
Marketing Manager
The EATTA is looking for dynamic, creative, self
motivated professional with a positive attitude to
join a team to fast-track its change program in the
newly re-organized structure. The position is based
in Mombasa.
Visit: www.eatta.com
BLUEWEB TECHNOLOGIES: Website
Marketers
BlueWeb Technologies develops excellent websites
at low cost. Our website products come with
Content Management and reliable hosting from a
decade of European experience.To market our
products we are seeking for website marketers to
work part-time.
To apply visit; www.blueweb.co.ke
NAIROBI HOSPITAL: Senior Accountant
Reporting to the Finance Director, the job holder
will have the overall responsibility of providing
comprehensive financial and management
accounting services for the Accident
Emergency, Clinics and Laboratory Division.
Required Qualifications, Skills and
Experience
 CPA (K) and a Bachelor of Commerce
degree majoring in accounting or its
equivalent
 IT Literate and proficiency accounting
software qualifications
 Six (6) years progressive working
experience in accounting with at least
three of these at a senior level
 Expert knowledge of accounting, auditing
and financial and management reporting
 Considerable ability to establish working
relationship with departmental managers
and subordinates
 Resilience and ability to work under
pressure
 Experience in working with ERP systems
To Apply
Submit application, CV, names and contact details
of three referees to:
The Human Resources Manager
The Nairobi Hospital
Argwings Kodhek Rd
P.O. Box 30026
G.P.O 00100
Nairobi, Kenya
E-mail: hosp @ nairobihospital.org
Deadline: Saturday, 17th October 2009
IFADAFRICA: Knowledge Management
Officer
IFADAfrica is a regional network that aims to
operationalizing knowledge management in its
stakeholder investment programmes. The overall
purpose is to improve project management
processes by fully integrating knowledge
management into all aspects of project
management, including M&E, financial
management, supervision and reporting.
Applications are invited from suitably qualified
and interested persons for the position of
Knowledge Management Officer to be based at the
IFADAfrica office at the IFAD Country Office in
Gigiri, Nairobi.
For more information visit: www.ifadafrica.org
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and NB: Deadline: October 23, 2009
IFADAfrica is an equal opportunity employer and
strongly encourages women to apply.
This vacancy is open to Kenyan nationals and
residents only.
G4S KENYA: Fire Services Manager
G4S requires a Fire Services Manager, who will be
required to provide commercial direction for the
Fire Services business with a view to achieving the
division’s business objectives - revenue growth,
cost control, achievement of profit objectives, cash
flow, customer satisfaction and retention of market
share.
Required Qualifications
University graduate with technology and or
business bias.
• Ability to manage and monitor profit & loss
account and cash flow
• An independent thinker with high level of
integrity and strong analytical skills
• Demonstrate proven leadership and
management skills
• Exceptional communicator capable of persuading
and negotiating both within and outside the
organization
• Have first class organizational skills and well
developed interpersonal skills
• Have sales & operational experience at
management level
• Have commercial sense
To Apply
Send your application and CV addressed to the
Human Resource Manager by email to:
career.move@ke.g4s.com
Deadline: 30th October 2009
DAYSTAR UNIVERSITY
Daystar University is a chartered
interdenominational and evangelical Christian
university. Its mission is the development of
Christian Servant Leaders for the expansion of
God’s kingdom in Africa and the world.
We invite applications from suitably qualified
candidates to fill the following positions.
Applicants to these positions must be committed
Christians, who show evidence of involvement in
their local churches.
  Senior Resource Mobilization Officer
 Lecturers
 Internal Audit Manager
To apply, visit, www.daystar.ac.ke
NATIONAL COORDINATING AGENCY FOR
POPULATION AND DEVELOPMENT:
Internal Auditor
The National Coordinating Agency for Population
and Development is a semi-autonomous
government agency and wishes to fill the vacant
position of Internal Auditor
The Internal Auditor is answerable to the Agency’s
Board and reports to the CEO on the day to day
operations of the Agency.
Required Qualifications and Experience
The ideal candidate must:
• Possess a Bachelor of Commerce Degree
(Accounting Option) or its equivalent and CPA (K)
• Certified Internal Auditor’s qualification and
membership of relevant professional body will be
an added advantage.
• Have at least 5 years post qualification
experience in similar or related field
• Possess skill upgrading courses in relevant areas
• Have demonstrated outstanding professional
competence in auditing
• Have sound knowledge in public sector and
donor accounting and reporting procedures
• Posses analytical skills in financial data/
information
Interested applicants should apply in writing,
enclosing their curriculum vitae, copies of relevant
certificates, and names and addresses of three
referees to:
The Chief Executive Officer
National Coordinating Agency for Population and
Development
P.O. Box 48994, 00100
Nairobi.
Or hand-deliver to the CEOs Office, 4th Floor,
Chancery Building, Valley Road.
The closing date for applications will be 26th
October, 2009.
CENTUM: Investment Officer
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The IO will provide support to the Investment
Manager in all aspects of the investment process
including the origination, evaluation, structuring,
execution and exit stages.
Required Qualifications, Experience And
Skills
 Undergraduate degree preferably in
Finance or Accounting and professional
accounting qualifications such as CPA,
ACCA or
 CFA.
 Investment training would be an added
advantage.
 Five years relevant experience preferably
in the private equity or financial services
industry.
 Self driven individual able to deliver
results under minimal supervision
 Financial acumen and sound commercial
awareness
 Strong financial modelling skills
 Good leadership and people management
skills
 Communication/presentation skills
 Excellent research skills
 Excellent report writing skill
To Apply
All applications including detailed curriculum
vitae should be emailed to jobs@centum.co.ke
Deadline: 30th October 2009.
VSF-BELGIUM: Project Accountant
VSF-BELGIUM is an NGO working with
disadvantaged communities to increase their
standard of living and improve food security
through improved animal health and animal
production. In East Africa, our programmes focus
on community based animal health services,
training centers for mid-level animal health
workers and sustainable natural resource
utilisation.
Project FOOD SECURITY RECOVERY
PROGRAM
Duty Station Lakes State, Rumbek, Southern
Sudan
Duration: One year (renewable)
Deadline For Application: 22/10/2009
Availability: November 2009
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ADEPT SYSTEMS:
(i) Marketing And Communication
Manager
The candidate will carry out a strategic marketing
project for the company in Kenya in order to
realise a step change in achievement of both
impact and income through effective alignment of
our products to appropriate markets.
(ii) Services Assistant
To apply, visit: www.adeptsys.biz
Deadline: 19th October 2009
WHY A COMPANY PROFILE IS A MUST
FOR EVERY BUSINESS
What does your company do? How long has
it been in operation? What products and
services does it sell?
These and other questions are addressed by a
company profile. Every business needs a
Company Profile – a document that introduces
your business to customers. A Business Profile
also:
(i) Establishes Credibility: It shows you are not a
fly-by-night business person but that you can be
trusted.
(ii) Can Win you Business: Sometimes people will
give you business on the strength of your company
profile.
(iv) Banks and Financers: The company profile
can play a big part in the outcome of your application
for a loan or funding.
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Company Profile, contact us now:
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• Must be conversant with the relevant regulations
and By-laws of the Local Authorities &
Government Ministries.
• Proven experience in developing Bills of
Quantities, Cost estimates and Specifications.
• Practical Experience in Project Management will
be an added advantage.
• Excellent People Management skills.
• Have initiative, drive and should be able to work
independently;
• Excellent computer knowledge in project
management software and analytical skills is a key
prerequisite.
• High levels of integrity and honesty.
• Between 25 – 35 years.
• Team player.
If you posses the above qualifications and the drive
to meet the challenges , please write in confidence
enclosing a detailed CV,Certified Copies of
academic and professional certificates, a day-time
telephone contact, names and contacts of three
referees so as to reach the undersigned not later
than 30th October, 2009.
Managing Trustee
Local Authorities Pension Trust
6th Floor, Cannon House
Parliament Road
P.O Box 28938-00200
NAIROBI
DANISH REFUGEE COUNCIL: Country
Director Kenya
The Danish Refugee Council, Kenya Program is
seeking a qualified candidate for the position of
Country Director Kenya
The Country Director is responsible for managing
the DRC Kenya programme. The Kenya
programme divides between providing direct
refugee assistance in Dadaab refugee camps and
hosting communities, and national advocacy
programmes focusing on refugees and IDP
protection. For a complete job description with
description of requirements and application
details, write to info.drc.hoa@gmail.com.
Deadline: Friday October 23, 2009.

MASTERMIND TOBACCO (K) LTD:

NORTHERN RANGELANDS TRUST (NRT)
Northern Rangelands Trust (NRT) based at Lewa
Wildlife Conservancy, Isiolo, Kenya supports and
co-ordinates community conservancies in Northern
Kenya. Its mission is to improve the livelihoods of
conservancy communities through wildlife
conservation in the rangelands of Northern Kenya.
NRT is looking to fill the positions of Chief
Operations Officer, Chief Finance Officer and
Senior Administrator working as a team to take
responsibility for managing the day to day
operations of the organisation, its financial
resources, its human resources, and ensuring that
all programme activities are implemented
effectively.
Chief Operations Officer
Required Qualifications:
• Masters degree in a relevant management
subject
• At least 10 years experience in project and
organizational management in Africa
• Strong field background and knowledge
Chief Finance Officer
Required Qualifications:
• Masters degree in business administration,
accountancy or a related subject
• At least 10 years experience in financial
management
• Strong background and knowledge of grant
management and the donor arena
Senior Administrator
Required Qualifications:
Fluent in English and Kiswahili
Good verbal and written communication skills
Outstanding supervisory skills, interpersonal skills
• Ability to organise time, manage diverse
activities, and meet deadlines under pressure
Ability to work independently & as part of a team
• Ready to work long hours in remote locations
• Commitment to conservation and goals,
philosophy and mission of NRT and its associated
entities
Industrial and Safety Engineer
We are seeking an Industrial and Safety Engineer
to ensure business growth and sustainability in
satisfying customer requirements through
establishment and implementation of effective lean
manufacturing methods and safety systems
throughout the organization.
Professional Qualifications
 A university degree in industrial,
Mechanical, Electrical Or Chemical
Engineering from a recognized university.
 Training and experience in implementation
of either 5S, Six Sigma, ISO 9001 or ISO
18001 will be an added advantage.
 Must be computer literate
 10 years experience in a busy
manufacturing environment. Those who
have worked in a similar position will have
an added advantage.
 Adequate knowledge of the Factories and
other places of work Act and Environment
Management coordination Act (EMCA) is
essential.
 Interpersonal and communication skills.
 High integrity and able to work long hours
with minimal supervision.
 Apply stating current salary along with a
detailed CV including daytime telephone
contact, photostat copies of certificates and
testimonials, names and addresses of two
referees and a recent passport size
photograph should be sent to:
Human Resources Manager
Mastermind Tobacco (K) Ltd
P.O. Box 68144 - 00100
Nairobi.

To Apply
Send your resume and application letter to:
Chief Executive Officer, Northern Rangelands
Trust, Private Bag, Isiolo, Kenya
or Email: info@nrt-kenya.org
Deadline: November 16th 2009 to:

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