Safaricom Senior Wimax Planning Engineer Job in Kenya

We are pleased to announce the following vacancy in the Regional Network Department within the Technical Division.

In keeping with our current business needs, we are looking for a person who meets the criteria indicated below:

Senior Wimax Planning Engineer

Ref: TECHNICAL_SWPE_SEP 2011

Reporting to the Senior Regional Planning Manager, the holder of the position will Assist in the analysis and design of WiMAX systems in 3.5/3.3/2.6/2.5 GHz using specific Atoll RF planning tools including capacity and frequency planning and proposes optimization techniques through field work.

All these include but not limited to: Interference analysis, Coverage mapping, Link Budget calculations, Profiles Calculation for LOS, Selection of Best sites through analysis of topographical maps; and preparation of BOQ rd.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist the analysis and design of WiMAX systems in 3.5GHz using specific RF planning tools;
• Execution of RF designs for specific markets including capacity and frequency planning and proposes optimization techniques through field work;
• Use of Atoll RF planning tools in design of WiMAX;
• Use of RF propagation models for use in designing WiMAX networks;
• Selection of Best sites through Analysis of topographical maps for sites selection according to coverage;
• Analysis & Mapping; Interference analysis; Engineering Design; Coverage mapping; Link budget calculations; Profiles calculation for LOS;
• Microwave Links RF calculations and design;
• Design and planning of various access technologies for delivery of high capacity bandwidth e.g. WiFi, Fiber, LMDS.

Minimum requirements

• Bachelors of Electrical and Electronic Engineering or communications Engineering Degree;
• WiMAX Forum Certification, IP knowledge and Cisco certification will be an added advantage;
• Computer Proficiency (vast experience in data processing applications);
• Min 2 yrs of RF network design experience with leading roles as a network planner;
• Specific experience in using commercial RF network planning tools for Wireless Broadband;
• Working knowledge of IEEE 802.X standards;
• Basic understanding of RF propagation models and their application for Wireless Broadband.;
• Knowledge with RF measurement equipment (spectrum analyzer, power meter, etc.);
• Prior RF/microwave experience with a wireless service provider;
• Basic understanding and hands-on experience with RF instrumentation and lab tools;
• Basic RF systems engineering knowledge and analytical skills;
• Experience in operation of cell sites: installation, verification and RF optimization.

If you feel that you are up to the challenge and posses the necessary qualification and experience please send your resume and application letter indicating your experience and why you are the most suitable candidate for the role clearly quoting the job title to the address below.

The deadline for application is Wednesday 28th September, 2011.

The Senior Manager – Talent Acquisition
Safaricom Ltd
Nairobi

Via E-mail to hr@safaricom.co.ke

KICC Financial Controller, Security & Safety Manager, Assistant Supply Chain Manager and Sales Executive Jobs in Kenya

The Kenyatta International Conference Centre (KICC) is established as a State Corporation under the State Corporation Act Cap 446 to discharge the following mandates:

- Promote and market conference tourism locally and internationally;

- Monitor the quality and standard of conference facilities and advice both private and public investors on improvement of such facilities;

- Plan and implement the expansion and modernization of existing conference facilities and develop new ones; and

- Carry out any other mandate relevant to its principal mandate.

KICC is in the process of recruiting suitable persons and invites applications for the posts indicated below:

i. Applicants should be computer literate to be able to work in a highly computerized environment.

ii. Applicants should be self driven, highly motivated, energetic and team players.

iii. Applicants should have excellent oral and written communication skills.

iv. Canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification.

Financial Controller

1 Post

Description of Key Duties:

• Coordinate the establishment of sound financial policies, systems and procedure in compliance with statutory regulations.
• Coordinate the preparation and evaluation of annual and revised Corporation’s and departmental budgets and establish a sound budgetary system.
• Provide professional advice on the optimal capital expenditure decisions, resource allocation and utilization of the Corporation assets.
• Ensure the preparation of monthly, quarterly and financial statements and management reports.
• Liaise with external organization, governmental agencies and ministries including external audit.

Reporting to the General Manager Finance & Administration, the ideal candidate will:

• Possess Bachelor of commerce in (Accounting/Finance)
• CPA (K)
• ICPAK membership
• Business planning and budgeting experience
• Knowledge of Computerized Accounting packages
• Have at least five (5) years relevant experience as a senior Accountant
• Experience in a reputable firm
• Asset management skills

Security & Safety Manager

1 Post

Description of Key Duties:

• To oversee the protection and guarding of the premises (property, tenants, guests and staff).
• Develop and implement the Corporation’s disaster-preparedness strategies and policies.
• Liaise with external organization, governmental agencies and ministries on security issues.
• Coordinate the establishment and implementation of crime preventive and detection strategies
• Carry out investigations on all incidents of security nature conclusively.
• Identify cost effective opportunities for improvement of security and safety within the Corporation
• Managing outsourced security service providers
• Enforce safety measures and discipline through strict controls and sensitization programs
• Ensure effectiveness of CCTV surveillance at the Corporation.

Reporting to the General Manager Operations, the ideal candidate will:

• Possess Bachelors degree in social sciences or relevant field
• Diploma in criminology or security will be an added advantage
• Chief Inspector of Police or equivalent
• Conversant with CCTV surveillance systems
• Crime detection and investigation skills
• Report writing and Presentation skills
• Business planning and budgeting
• Experience in a reputable firm
• 5 Years working experience in a Management position
• Able to work under pressure, meet targets and manage conflicting priorities

Assistant Supply Chain Manager

1 Post

Description of Key Duties:

• Ensure procurement of goods and services is done in accordance with KICC’s procurement policies
• Assist in the management of the procurement budget in accordance with the KICC’s overall business strategy
• Participate in the annual pre-qualification of suppliers of goods and services
• Participate in the process of procurement of plant equipment, goods and services
• Coordinate the preparation, circulation and evaluation of tenders in liaison with the relevant departments and tender committee
• Ensure that the Corporation gets value for money through procurement of high quality goods and services
• Participate in the verification and disposal of surplus and obsolete stores
• Ensure that maximum safety and security conditions in stores are maintained
• Management of existing and new contracts

Reporting to the Supply Chain Manager, the ideal candidate will:

• Possess Bachelor of Commerce/Supplies/Economics
• Higher Diploma, Certified Institute of Purchasing and Supplies CIPS (Final) in Purchasing and Supplies.
• Compliant to the Supplies Practioners’ Management Act, 2007
• Member Kenya Institute of Supplies Management
• Knowledge and skills in Public Procurement regulations
• Experience in a reputable firm
• Three (3) years working experience with at least one (1) year in the similar position

Sales Executive

1 Post

Description of Key Duties:

• Ensure that the set sales targets are realized consistently in value and volume.
• Implement the agreed marketing promotional activities.
• Recruit and develop customers into growth.
• Co-ordinate the Sales performance of various products to ensure overall segment target is achieved.
• Regularly analyze sales and take corrective action to achieve targets.
• Provide sales forecast and feedback to the sales manager to plan for current and future capacities and as inputs into the supply chain planning.
• Analyze on a regular basis own sales and competitors’ as well as trends in the industry.

Reporting to the Sales Manger, the ideal candidate will:

• Possess Bachelor of Commerce/Business Administration (Marketing )
• CIMA, Post Graduate Diploma - (MSK, KIM) will be an added advantage
• Consumer and customer marketing knowledge
• Good knowledge of products of the meeting industry.
• Client profiling skills
• 2 Years working experience in a similar position
• Ability to work under pressure and meet targets and manage conflicting priorities
• Have shown ability and merit in work performance
• Clean valid driving license

Applications including updated Curriculum Vitae’s and copies of certificates should reach the undersigned by 5th October, 2011.

Note: No on-line application.

The Managing Director
The Kenyatta International Conference Centre
P O Box 30746-00100
Nairobi

Only short listed candidates will be contacted.

Highlight any special needs.

Kenyatta International Conference Centre is an Equal Opportunity employer.

Kenya Human Rights Commission (KHRC) Jobs.

The Kenya Human Rights Commission (KHRC) is a national Non-Governmental Organization with the Mission of promoting, protecting and enhancing the enjoyment of all human rights by all individuals and groups.

To achieve this Mission, our firm belief is that it largely depends on the extent to which human rights practices are adequately rooted in communities. Our approach therefore seeks to promote the culture of self-reliance
amongst communities in order to enhance their independence and by extension their human dignity.

KHRC seeks to recruit a dynamic individual for the position of Programme Officer (Advocacy) to be based in Nairobi, Kenya, but with occasional field travel.

Purpose of the Job

To contribute to the fulfilment of the organization’s Mission and strategic objectives by providing expertise in development and implementation of integrated projects and strategies for effective advocacy and social transformation to realize the KHRC’s mandate.

Primary tasks

Design and implement projects on transitional justice (rights, reforms and accountability issues) in the society;
Monitor and document progress on reforms and accountability issues in relation to land rights; IDPs protection and assistance; and remedies to victims of historical and present injustices;
Critique or prepare submissions of legislative advisories and policy briefs on the above issues;
Carry out research and write analytical reports with a view to progressively influencing policies, shaping and informing the discourse on human rights, gender justice and democratic governance;
Work with the state and non-state actors on victims’ and peoples’ quest for justice and reforms among other matters related to governance and transitional justice;
Network with the stakeholders at all levels and around the above issues: this entails establishing and coordinating thematic networks with and for victims and other partners.
Produce and submit periodical progress reports on substantive programme activities;
Assist in resource mobilization around the respective areas of work;
Carry out other tasks as may be assigned by the supervisor from time to time.

Competencies required

A Bachelors’ degree in social sciences preferably in political science, law or public policy;
A thorough understanding of human rights issues, principles, frameworks and situation in the Kenya and beyond;
At least two years work-related experience in policy advocacy or research on justice, reforms and other governance and transitional justice processes;
Ability to work with different stakeholders and partners at all levels in the society: working with victims and grassroots communities will be an added advantage;
A proven track record of commitment to the protection and promotion of human rights, equality principles and gender justice;
Impeccable field and Internet-based research abilities;
Experience in writing research reports;
Fluency in written and spoken English and Kiswahili;
Experience in team-building and leadership.

The successful candidate will be offered an attractive remuneration package and other fringe benefits.

Applicants should send a cover letter attaching a detailed C.V., photocopies of certificates and testimonials, current telephone/mobile numbers, names and addresses of three (3) referees and a statement of present and expected gross salary before end of the day, September 28, 2011 to:-

Kenya Human Rights Commission
Valley Arcade, Gitanga Road
P.O. Box 41079
00100 (GPO) – Nairobi

All applications should BE POSTED OR HAND DELIVERED in a sealed envelope.

The KHRC is an equal opportunity employer and will seek to recruit the most qualified person for the job irrespective of race, color, marital status, ethnicity, religion, gender, sexual orientation or nationality.

All qualified persons are encouraged to apply.

Canvassing will automatically lead to disqualification.
Only successful candidates will be contacted

Accounts Assistant, Internal Auditor and Systems Administrator SACCO Jobs Kenya

Administrator SACCO Jobs Kenya
Fundilima Sacco Limited is a savings and credit co-operatives society mainly drawing her membership from Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology staff.

To improve on service delivery, the society wishes to attract highly motivated individuals for the following
positions on a three (3) years renewable contract:-

1. Accounts Assistant FCSCS/ACC/5/2011

Reporting to the Manager, the successful applicant will be responsible for loans reconciliations, loans recoveries, and maintenance of general ledgers and preparation of reports.

Minimum qualifications:

* Be a holder of a B.Com with accounting options or equivalent OR
* CPA Part 1(Section 1 & 2)
* At least three years experience in Accounting/Auditing/ preferably in co-operative society
* Be computer literate in word processing database management and spread sheets
* Age 25-40 years

2. Internal Auditor FCSCS/IA/9/2011

Reporting to the Audit committee functionally and administratively to the Manager, the position holder shall ensure accuracy of financial transactions and compliance with established policies, procedures and internal control systems as well as improving the effectiveness of risk management, controls and governance adequacy of internal controls, accuracy of financial transactions and compliance with established policies.

Minimum qualifications:

* University degree in commerce, accounting, economics or Business Administration
* CPA (K).
* At least five years audit experience.
* Good working knowledge of MS Word, Ms Excel and at least one audit software
* Age limit 25-40years

3. Systems Administrator FCSCS IT/62011

Reporting to the Manager.
Minimum qualifications:
* Diploma in IT. from recognized institution.
* Experience in Sacco software
* At least 2 years experience in a reputable firm preferably co-operative society
* Age limit 25-40 years

Those with Sacco related experience will have an added advantage

If you fit the above profile, please send your application, giving full details of your qualification, experience, current and expected remuneration together with updated Curriculum Vitae with contacts of three referees to:

The Chairman,
Fundilima Sacco,
P.O. Box 62000-00200
Nairobi

So as to reach him on or before Friday 29th September, 2011.

Role Profile: Accounts Payable Assistant Accountant Kenyan Jobs.

Reports to: Senior Accountant

Nature and Purpose:

The purpose of this role is to improve and take a lead role in processing of suppliers accounts in the systems, undertaking timely reconciliations of payables and enhancing internal controls pertaining to purchase ledger
and accounts payables process of the company.

This position also involves timely payment of utility bills and strict observance of statutory payments when they fall due.

Key Responsibilities

Receive supplier’s invoices, attach necessary support documents, code, analyse take for approval and input accurately in the system.
File systematically in an orderly manner supplier’s invoices awaiting payment after processing in the system.
Under the direction of the senior accountant, prepare payments for suppliers and statutory payments.
Perform monthly reconciliations of supplier’s accounts and submit to Senior Accountant for review.
Assist in balance sheet reconciliations.
Regular participation in stock take under the direction of senior accountant.
Analyse and post petty cash vouchers.
Analyse fuel usage and assist in compiling the fuel consumption fleet report.
Analyse the telephone bills ensuring accuracy and advise senior accountant on possible misuse.
Assist in processing stocks GRN.
Work closely with the MA, stock controller and Senior accountant on month end closure processes.
Liaise with credit control on suppliers who are also customers so that convenient arrangement on exchange of cheques are agreed.
Circulate cheques raised for signing and despatched to drawer ensuring proper recording.
Undertake other tasks as may be delegated by management.

Qualifications, Knowledge and Experience

CPA (II) gained from a reputable learning institution.
2 Year accounts payable experience gained from a reputable company in a strict deadline environment.
Good interpersonal and communication skills.
Result oriented, energetic go getter ready to face new challenges.
Good computer skills and excel spreadsheet working knowledge.
Team player, versatility required in order to handle other tasks in the accounts department.
Able to work extra hours at month end in order to complete outstanding accounting processes essential for month end closure.

Qualified candidates should send their applications and CVs on or before 23rd September 2011 to recruitment@workforceassociates.net

Accounting Job Kenya

We are a leading installer of Security technology Solutions in Kenya.

We are looking to recruit a dynamic, focused and results oriented Accountant to drive the Accounting function.

Job Responsibilities

Responsible for the day to day operations of the Accounts department at Sharp Alarms
Preparation of all managerial reports

Issuing daily cash flow analysis and advising the Director on the same.
Posting of accounting data into the system & verification and maintenance of the same.
Preparation of final books of accounts and closing of the same after the external audit
Overseeing all company receivables i.e debt collection.
Verifying service quotations and approval of the same
Product/job costing and pricing
Payroll administration – preparing pay slips, employee advances and handling of payroll by-products supporting taxation and compliance issues, VAT computations
Reconciliation of cash and bank accounts.
Petty cash Management
Filing of all accounting records
Administrative role – co-ordination of the various departments of the company.

Person Specifications

CPA Part III
QuickBooks application Knowledge
Minimum 2 -3 years experience in similar field.
Computer literate
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Able to work under pressure with minimum supervision
Analytical and keen to detail

All applicants should address their application & CV’s to the Director, Sharp Alarms Ltd

Please send all applications by 24th September 2011 to info@sharpalarmsltd.com