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Friday, 23 November 2012

SAPCONE Community Civic Educators Career opportunity in Kenya November 2012

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SAPCONE Community Civic Educators  Career opportunity in Kenya November 2012

Community Civic Educators Position
Supporting local communities in Civic and Voter registration in Turkana North Constituency Introduction
SAPCONE is a leading membership indigenous organization that champions positive social change through institutional capacity enhancement, village development Projects, child welfare programs and protection of girl child education to enrich people lives today and those of generation to come.
SAPCONE is an acronym for St. Peters Community Network-Northern Kenya, is a Local NGO operates in Turkana North constituency, and was registered in March 2011.
The organization is a network of 9 CBOs; all based in Turkana North, and is governed by 11 council members.
Through a grant received from KCDF (Kenya Community Development Foundation), SAPCONE seeks to recruit civic educators to provide support in Turkana Governance and Peace Project (TUGAP) which aims to enhance citizen’s engagement in understanding the Devolution principles and structures, The rights and freedoms of Kenyan citizens ,Value addition to fish industry and legal provisions that seeks to promote peaceful co-existence in order to ensure the election of an accountable responsive and competent Turkana county government.
Duration:2Months
Location:TurkanaNorthConstituency
Deadline:4thDecember2012
Type: Part Time
Roles and Responsibilities:
  • Identifying organized groups within the constituency or area allocated
  • Training of organized groups e.g., women groups, youth groups, BMus, Faith based organization assigned to
  • Conducting a minimum of four trainings in a week targeting different groups in area of work.
  • Liaising with the various organizations and interest groups within the constituency and establish appropriate relations with state institutions, Non state actors, and other relevant representatives of civil society at the constituency level to enhance your work
  • Assist in dissemination of civic education materials
  • Will be the chief sources of civic information during the public forums, training of the various target groups and the football matches
  • Ensuring close co-operation and co-ordination with other Civic Education and Engagement initiatives including KNICE, USAWA, AMKENI , UN WOMEN !ACT etc. to ensure synergy and cooperation;
  • Develop and submit weekly reports
Skills and Qualifications:
  • Post-Secondary education or its equivalent.
  • Should be a bona fide resident of the constituency under which s/he will be nominated
  • Should have at least 2 years’ experience in working on governance and democracy field.
  • Should have good experience in Adult training methodologies.
  • Should have experience in community mobilization and facilitation skills
  • Should be available to undertake this work and to travel within the county as required.
  • Should meet the leadership and integrity requirements as per chapter six of the constitution.
To apply send your CV and Cover letter to info@turkanapeople.org  or drop
the CV at our offices in Lorionotom House, Opposite Kakumatt Supermarket, Next to Sarova Haircut
Or By mail
SAPCONE community empowerment programme
P.O BOX 125-30500
Lodwar. For more details contact 0701240279 All Applications must reach our
offices on, or before Monday 4th December 2012.
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Sunday, 11 November 2012

UNDP Kenya Assistant Project Officers Jobs vacancy (www.ke.undp.org) in Kenya November 2012

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UNDP Kenya Assistant Project Officers Jobs vacancy (www.ke.undp.org) in Kenya November 2012

Assistant Project Officers
UNDP Kenya would like to advertise three posts of Assistant Project Officers on behalf of the UNODC Regional Office for Eastern Africa (ROEA).
 
Position Information
Post Title: Assistant Project Officers 
(3 positions)
Contract Type: Service Contract
Band/Grade: SB4
Duty station: Nairobi, Kenya
 
Issue Date: 12 November 2012
Closing Date: 23 November 2012
Duration: 1 year
Background and Context
Under the authority of the UNODC ROEA Representative and the direct supervision of the UNODC ROEA Head of the Criminal Justice, the assistant project officers will support the implementation of the programme and perform other duties and responsibilities as outlined below. Responsibilities
  • Support the implementation, coordination and monitoring of programme activities in line with the approved programme document, donor funding agreement, annual programme work plan, and in line with UN financial rules and regulations;
  • Carry out basic research and analysis and present information gathered from diverse sources in order to keep abreast of the criminal justice sector in Kenya and the region, and maintain a knowledge base on these issues;
  • Assess the needs of relevant Government entities and make recommendations on how to strengthen their capacities with a view to addressing the issues within the criminal justice sector in Kenya;
  • In consultation with the supervisor, and in close collaboration with relevant headquarter focal point, prepare and disseminate annual costed programme work plans and other related programme documentation when required;
  • Draft TORs, organise consultancies and support the consultants, and assist in the recruitment process of the programme staff;
  • Support coordination of programme activities with other UNODC technical assistance programmes in the criminal justice sector;
  • Facilitate collaboration with all concerned government entities, in the criminal justice sector;
  • Monitor programme implementation in general, and specifically against the programme work plan, programme indicators and assumptions, and develop monitoring tools for use by the programme management and by the implementing partners;
  • Prepare periodic programme activity, progress and status reports (md. programme performance and evaluation reports) as stipulated in the programme document and in line with UNODC requirements;
  • Provide support pertaining to the ongoing monitoring of all project expenditures and utilization of funds and prepare financial reports as wells as initiate budget revisions in line with UNODC requirements;
  • Organize programme evaluations in line with UNODC policy and procedures;
Qualifications
  • A Master’s degree in law, criminology, international relations, Business Administration, Public Administration or other relevant social science with at least three years of experience in programme administration, management and technical cooperation;
  • A bachelor’s degree in law, criminology, international relations, Business Administration, Public Administration or other relevant social science with at least eight years of experience in programme administration, management and technical cooperation will be considered in lieu of the Master’s degree;
  • Experience working with the United Nations system and/or other international organizations;
  • Sound knowledge of the criminal justice sector in Kenya;
  • Excellent drafting, analytical and managerial skills;
  • Good communication and interpersonal skills;
  • Fluency in spoken and written English.
Application Procedure
Interested and qualified persons should apply on the UNDP Kenya e-Recruitment portal located on the UNDP Kenya website – http://www.ke.undp.org on or before 23 November 2012. Select “e-Recruitment Portal” under “Operations / Human Resources”. Applicants are required to fill and sign a Personal History Form (P11) Form and submit it together with their online application Applications received via other means will not be accepted.
 
Additional considerations
1. Applications received after the deadline will not be considered.
2. UNDP will only be able to respond to those applications in which there is further interest.
3. UNDP as a matter of practice does not charge any application, processing or training fee at any stage of the recruitment.
If you have any questions as to vacancy announcements you have received please refer to the UNDP website.
“UNDP is an equal opportunity employer which strives to achieve overall balance in its staffing patterns”.

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Invesco Finance Officer, Marketing, Operations, Risk & Compliance, Auditor, and Legal Job vacancy in Kenya November 2012

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Invesco Finance Officer, Marketing, Operations, Risk & Compliance, Auditor, and Legal Job vacancy in Kenya November 2012

Invesco Assurance Company Ltd is an underwriter licensed to transact all lines of general insurance business.
Invesco Assurance Company Limited has its headquarters in Nairobi and branches country wide.
Invesco was placed under Statutory Management on 28th February 2008 and after intense restructuring emerged from Statutory Management on 18th Jan 2010.
In the period after re-opening, the company has operated satisfactorily.
Invesco now seeks to recruit highly qualified professionals to be part of its senior management team for the vacancies listed below:
Chief Finance Officer

Job Purpose
Reporting to the Chief Executive Officer, the Chief Finance Officer (CFO) is the head of finance and will provide support to the organization on strategic and tactical issues relating to finance, risk management, ICT and HR and Administration.
Specifically the CFO will lead the strategic financial management function and oversee long-term budgetary planning and costs management in alignment with Invesco’s strategic plan.
Professional Qualifications and Experience
  • MBA in finance or other related field.
  • Bachelor of Commerce (Finance/Accounting).
  • Certified Public Accountant of Kenya (CPA-K) or ACCA.
  • Experience in FMCG, insurance, risk and /or audit.
  • At least eight (8) years of financial and management experience with the day-to-day financial operations of an organization of at least 100 employees.
Head Of Marketing

Job Purpose
Reporting to the Chief Operations Officer, the Head of Marketing will be responsible for planning, developing and implementing the organization’s marketing strategies, marketing communications, and public relations activities, both external and internal.
The incumbent will also oversee the development and implementation of support materials and services for marketing, communications and public relations, as well as developing a profitable book of business with licensed intermediaries and direct clients.
Professional Qualifications and Experience
  • Solid training in Marketing e.g. a holder of Bachelor’s degree in Marketing
  • Masters level training is an added advantage.
  • Professional qualifications in marketing such as CIM/MSK diploma.
  • Membership of a professional marketing body.
  • At least eight (8) years progressive experience in sales and marketing in the broader financial sector.
Operations Manager

Job Purpose
Reporting to the Chief Operations Officer, the Operations Manager will provide sales and operational leadership to the Regional and Branch Managers and oversee monthly, quarterly, and annual performance against budget and targets.
Professional Qualifications and Experience
  • A good degree in business or related field.
  • Relevant professional qualifications.
  • Masters level training an added advantage.
  • At least five (5) years experience leading and managing a multi-dimensional, field organization of at least 25 people with direct P & L accountability.
  • Experience with branch operations, motor and non- motor business.
Risk & Compliance Manager
Job function
Reporting to the Chief Finance Officer, the Risk and Compliance Manager will be responsible for developing, maintaining, managing and executing a comprehensive process for identifying, assessing, mitigating, monitoring and reporting on risks and compliance matters that impact on Invesco operations as well as identifying, evaluating and recommending controls and procedures to reduce or eliminate the impact.
The incumbent will be in charge of Enterprise Risk Management.
Professional Qualifications and Experience
  • Bachelor’s degree in Commerce or Actuarial Science and interested in pursuing further training.
  • Professional qualification in accounting, auditing, insurance or risk management is desirable.
  • Progression towards or possession of a masters level training preferred.
  • Excellent knowledge of applicable legislative and regulatory requirements in Insurance Industry.
  • At least six (6) years experience in risk management, audit or compliance management.
  • Good understanding of financial markets and ability to work with regulatory bodies.
  • Experience in development of policies and procedures and implementation of best practice.
Senior Internal Auditor
Job function:
Reporting to the Chief Internal Auditor, the Senior Internal Auditor, will be responsible for planning the audit programme and reviewing the audit guidelines as required, undertaking audits as per the annual audit plan, writing draft reports, discussing corrective action, reviewing procedures, performing forensic audits as required and document audits in accordance with the company audit file standards.
Professional Qualifications and Experience
  • Degree in Accounting, Business Administration / Management / Commerce.
  • Relevant professional qualifications such as CPA, ACCA, or IIA.
  • Completion or progression towards Certified Information Systems Auditing (CISA) qualifications.
  • Progression towards or possession of a masters level training preferred.
  • Minimum of 6 years experience (two of which must be at middle level management).
Senior Legal Officer – Corporate Affairs
 
Job Function
Reporting to the Company Secretary, the Senior Legal Officer shall be responsible for providing legal, company secretarial and compliance support to the Company Secretary to ensure the Company is in compliance with statutory rules and regulations.
Professional Qualifications and Experience
  • Bachelors of Law Degree from a recognized university.
  • Diploma in Law from the Kenya School of Law.
  • Advocate of the High Court of Kenya.
  • Current practicing certificate.
  • Four years relevant experience.
  • Relevant professional qualifications such as Certified Public Secretary (CPS) or Associate of Chartered Institute of Arbitrators (ACIArb) will be an added advantage.
All interested candidates should submit an application letter and updated detailed curriculum vitae with copies of certificates and testimonials to reach the undersigned on or before 23rd November, 2012.

Chairman – Human Resource Committee
Invesco Assurance Company Limited
3RD Floor, Bishop Magua Building
Ngong Road off George Padmore Lane
P.O Box 52964 00200
Nairobi
 

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