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National Monitoring and Evaluation Specialist

The UN Resident Coordinator wishes to recruit a National Monitoring and Evaluation Specialist (Individual Consultant) to assist with the formulation of the United Nations Development Assistance Framework (UNDAF), an UNDAF Results Matrix, UNDAF M&E Plan and an UNDAF Action Plan.  Background The UN system in Kenya supports national development and humanitarian operations in the country through the activities of UN agencies represented on the ground.  Kenya recently updated its national development strategy, called the Medium Term Plan II 2013 – 2017, which articulates the systematic implementation of Vision 2030.  In line with the objectives of the MPT II, the UN is developing a new United Nations Development Assistance Framework 2014-2018 (UNDAF) for Kenya, which describes the collective actions and strategies of the UN to the achievement of national development. The UN is also in the process of adopting elements of “Delivering as One” in order to provide development assistan

Office Administrator

Based in Tharaka Program Unit Plan is an international humanitarian child centered community development organization,  without religious, political or government affiliation. Plan started its operations in Kenya  in 1982 and is committed to protecting and promoting child rights, and to improving the  lives and futures of poor children, their families and communities through a child-centered community development approach. Plan International (In Kenya) is seeking to recruit an Office Administrator based in  Tharaka Program Unit. The purpose of this position is to coordinate logistical and administrative support at the Program Unit. The job holder will report to the Program  Unit Manager. S/he directly supervises the 1 PU Office Assistant and 2- 3 Drivers. The  post holder will also manage the PU petty cash. The position indirectly reports to the Administration Manager on fixed assets management. Key responsibilities  Ensure efficient and effective management of petty cash  En

Administrative Assistant (Front Office)

NOTE: Staff Members are subject to the authority of the Secretary-General and to assignment by him or her. In this context, all staff are expected to move periodically to new functions in their careers in accordance with established rules and procedures.  This is a temporary vacancy.  Appointment against this post is for a limited duration and does not carry any expectancy, legal or otherwise for renewal .                                                                                                                 VACANCY NOTICE NO.: GS-13-34 ORGANIZATION: UNEP Division of Communications and Public Information (DCPI) DUTY STATION: Nairobi FUNCTIONAL TITLE: Administrative Assistant (Front Office) GRADE: G-6 IMIS NUMBER:         IMIS no. 606727 (FP/7000-12-01-1316) DURATION:               4 months (

Public Information Assistant

ORGANIZATIONAL LOCATION: UNON/UNIC DUTY STATION: Nairobi FUNCTIONAL DESIGNATION: Individual Contractor: Public Information Assistant (PIA) JOB OPENING NUMBER GS-13-35 TYPE OF CONTRACT SSA DURATION 5 Months (3 days a week) CLOSING DATE:       31/7/2013 ORGANIZATIONAL SETTING AND REPORTING The United Nations Office at Nairobi (UNON) is the UN headquarters in Africa and the representative office of the Secretary-General. We support programme implementation of the UN Environment Programme (UNEP) and the UN Human Settlements Programme (UN-HABITAT) globally, as well as other UN offices in Kenya , by providing administrative, conference and information services (www.unon.org). This post is located in the United Nations Office at Nairobi , United Nations Information Centre (UNIC) at the Nairobi duty Station. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Finance Assistant (Loans and Grants)

                                                                                                            NOTE  Appointment against this post is on a local basis. JOB OPENING NO.: GS-13-25 ORGANIZATIONAL LOCATION: IFAD DUTY STATION: NAIROBI FUNCTIONAL TITLE: FINANCE ASSISTANT (LOANS AND GRANTS) GRADE: GS-5 CLOSING DATE:           09 August 2013 DURATION OF INITIAL CONTRACT 2 YEAR FIXED-TERM (SUBJECT TO RENEWAL) BACKGROUND The International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) is an International Financial Institution and a specialized United Nations Agency whose mission is enabling poor rural people to improve their food security and nutrition, raise their incomes, and strengthen their resilience. To achieve these goals. IFAD develops and finances programs and projects aimed at increasing agricultural p

Sales Manager

Our client a leading international generator manufacturing company in the world has excellent career opportunity for Kenya and East Africa individual who possess a passion for sales, service excellence, strong work ethics, are committed to continual improvement and are result oriented. Our client is looking for a suitably qualified and experienced applicant to fill the positions. SALES MANAGER (Re-advertised) The Role Sales experience in Boiler companies would be preferred. Key Deliverables:- 1) Expand the existing market for boilers & heaters. 2) Appoint, Develop & Manage FEVS 3) Working closely with large corporate groups (Identifying & developing relationships) 4) Venturing into new markets & opportunities to expand the business. 5) Delivering the annual business plan Requirement:- · Good techno-commercial skills. · Fluency in English and Local language · Knowledge about project sales & execution · Communication & Presentation Skills · Nume

Recruitment Officer

Due to increased market share, Flexi Personnel is seeking to recruit a highly talented Recruitment Officer to support the fast growing recruitment division. The  successful candidate will be directly responsible for all administrative activities in regard to recruitment and all other related activities, providing leadership and guidance to the recruitment team while ensuring recruitment activities are well planned, managed and executed within the agreed standards and timelines. We are specifically looking for a candidate with at least two years working experience in a busy recruitment division. Key Tasks and Responsibilities Prepare Job advertisements and job descriptions as per client’s specifications and Flexi Personnel standards Shortlist and administer competency tests for candidates. Successful delivery of quality short lists    of all recruitment Business for new and existing clients and within agreed timelines Ensuring the database is updated with outstanding prosp

Group Head Human Resources Manager

r client, an  ISO 9001:2000  certified manufacturing company dealing with a wide range of products seeks to recruit a  Group Head Human Resources Manager . The ideal candidate will be in charge of ensuring the overall human resources duties such as  recruitment, training, employee and labor relations, separation, compensation and benefits administration and performance management.  He/she must have over 7 years experience in a Managerial position and supervising over 1000 employees. Key Tasks and Responsibilities Recruiting, selecting and interviewing of personnel’s Interpreting and applying HR policies, rules and regulations as well as standards and techniques to HR clients and continuous review Planning annual Human Resource activities for the Organization Organizing for induction process for new recruits Assessing Coordinating and implementing staff training needs as per the company policies Implementing HR practices and objectives that will provide an employee oriented, h