Human Resource Internship

Description

Intern Vacancy -Human Resource Advisory Services

Resource Associates is a privately owned HR consultancy firm, which operates within Kenya and serves the rest of Africa, since 2003. 

We deal in providing holistic human capital solutions that add value to our clients’ people processes, through world class practices. 

We are committed to follow through on the good work we do for clients so as to ensure they achieve their objective; to recruit, develop and retain qualified, youthful and energetic talent for business solidity; to build strong partnerships, by being consistent in service delivery whilst remaining profitable in our business.

The intern will work closely with the resource persons of Resources Associates Limited and will be actively engaged in the growth and development of good customer relations with all assigned clients as well as overall business continuity and support.

Key Responsibilities

1. Seek out new clients and develop clientele by networking to find new customers and generate lists of prospective clients.
2. Working closely with the client, increasingly in a consultancy role, assisting line managers to understand and implement HR policies and procedures.
3. Interpreting and advising on employment legislation
4. Developing HR planning strategies with line managers, which consider immediate and longterm staff requirements in terms of numbers and skill levels
5. Planning and sometimes delivering training, including inductions for new staff
6. Search actively for new clients.
7. Carry out market research, competitor and customer surveys
8. Develop business strategies according to the needs of the client
9. Any other related duties assigned to you from time to time

Essential Competencies:

1. An outgoing personality who has no fear of meeting and interacting with CEOs and decision makers
2. A results oriented person who can work with minimum supervision, resourceful and self motivated
3. Impressionable, well presented and with excellent communication skills
4. People Focus: views human resource as integral to the overall business and assesses all ideas based on their impact on the productivity and welfare of the entire staff.
5. Industry/ Occupational Intelligence: keeps pace with HR t rends, labour issues, strategies, results, strengths and weaknesses and varies own strategy accordingly.

Requirements

• A recent graduate holding a degree in human resource related field of studies.
• Candidates with experience in sales and marketing will have an added advantage

If you are the right candidate for this role, please email your application with testimonials to: execselection@resourceassociates.co.ke you must be capable of demonstrating your achievements to date and a real interest for this role. 

The closing date for applications is 6th May 2013.

Website Content Copy Writer - Internship - Nairobi Kenya

Description

Website Content Copy Writer - Internship

We are a Nairobi based BPO. We do Website Design, E-commerce, and Internet Marketing / SEO for clients across the USA and Canada.

We are recruiting new interns to join our SEO department in Nairobi as copy writers. 

The position requires recent graduates (those awaiting graduation can also apply) with a degree or diploma in journalism, mass communication, literature or related field. 

If the candidate demonstrates exemplary abilities during the 3 months internship, he/she will be absorbed into the department.

The applicants must have impeccable written and spoken English, and demonstrate love for the internet. 

We are looking for someone who has flair with words, fluency with the language, ability to persuade, and a vivid imagination.

The successful candidate will be charged with coming up with the words and verbal content that will be used alongside visual elements. 

He/she will also research, generate and edit content for our clients’ websites.

The content generated, is targeted at the international clientele therefore if the candidate has experience in writing for the global audience, and Search Engine Optimization, it will be an added advantage.



Wage/Salary: Allowance

Start: Immediately

Duration: 3 months

Type: Full Time, Traineeship

How to apply: send resume

Company: Web Partner Group
       
Email: hrkenya.seo@webpartnergroup.com

INADES Formation Kenya Interns (2 positions)

Description

INADES Formation Kenya - Interns

2 Positions

Introduction

INADES Formation Kenya (IFK) is implementing a project known as "Enhancing the Resilience of communities to adapt to the Adverse effects of Climate Change on their food security" abbreviated as ERCACC. 

The project focus is increasing the resilience of target communities to climate variability and its effects on food security and environment. 

This involves adopting practices that enable the identified vulnerable target group to protect their existing food security systems, diversify their sources of income, change their livelihood strategies and adopt sustainable environmental management practices 

IFK is seeking to fill two internship positions in efforts to assist fresh university graduates gain working experience as they sharpen their skills in fields of Agriculture, Environment and Community Development. 

One of the successful interns shall be based in Mbumbuni in Mbooni East District while the other one shall be based in Kee Division of Makueni District both with some regular official visits to the IFK office in Machakos.   

The internship period shall be twelve calendar months starting June 2013 up to May 2014.  

Qualifications

Interested candidates should have at least a university degree in Agriculture, Environmental Science / Studies or their equivalent. 

Roles and Responsibilities 

These positions shall entail:

1. Realization of set targets/results and impact of participating communities in the area you have been posted.
2. Participate in the regular pedagogical meetings organized by the office.
3. Production of monthly progress reports and sharing them with the Project Officer.
4. Constantly consulting with the Project Officer and/or Team Animator (Programmes Coordinator).
5. Ensuring in-build mechanisms for sustainability of the project among participating communities.
6. Ensure well-coordinated community mobilization, existence of effective structures and sustained motivation.
7. Preparing detailed annual/monthly/daily/activity work plans indicating objective of the activity, justification (why it was necessary), with specific allocation of roles.
8. Keeping a record of daily, weekly and monthly results or achievements as well as challenges and lessons learnt.
9. Monitoring of implementation of work plans by communities to ensure realization of set of set targets
10. Performing any other duty as shall be assigned by the IFK Management.

The persons

The successful candidates are expected to be:

1. Having computer proficiency in the basic Microsoft office packages
2. Excellent in report writing
3. Team players
4. Able to work under tight deadlines
5. Willing and able to work under minimum supervision

Note: Knowledge of local language will be an added advantage. 

How to apply

Applications are expected to reach IFK Managing Director by latest 13th of May 2013 by either email (info@inadeskenya.org) or by hand delivery. 

Management Trainees - BAT Kenya

Description

Our graduate programme is not what you’d expect... It’s a whole lot more...

We are looking for Management Trainees in the following fields: Marketing, Finance and Operations Leaf.

Our fast track programme provides graduates with an understanding of all areas of the business, offering you:

1. A dedicated coach and mentor through out the programme to support and guide your development.
2. Focused development of your leadership and functional capabilities.
3. Functionally based positions with exposure to different projects.
4. Cross functional project management experience.

Essential Requirements

• A University graduate with minimum of Second Class Upper Division. 

Desirable Requirements

• Demonstrated entrepreneurial spirit and strong communication skills
• Ability to work in a team and to handle pressure
• Strong drive for learning and self-development.

This is what some of our Current & EX Management Trainees have to say about the programme;

“As a new MT recruited, my experience has been very fulfilling. The BAT culture is great and enables you to grow in all aspects” - Andrew Gikandi, MT Marketing.

“The program is not just about learning & forging your business acumen; to me, this was a mirror through which I have been re-introduced to myself: how to use my strengths, overcome my weaknesses, and to  leverage my unique qualities that have enabled me to be a better team player in the diverse and fast-paced BAT community!” - Joseph Muindu, MT Operations.

“Rich culture, extensive exposure platforms with a strong support system. I feel enriched by the expansive knowledge & skills I have acquired through interacting with world class people and culture.” - Emmanuel Omale Marketing Finance Manager, East & Central Africa (Former MT, Finance).

Applications close on 20th May 2013

For further information, or to apply visit: 

1. Management Trainee- Operations Leaf (Based in Kenya)
2. Management Trainee- Marketing (Based in Kenya)
3. Management Trainee- Finance (Based in Kenya)

KOMAZA Video Production Intern Job - Kilifi Kenya

Description

Founded in 2006, KOMAZA is a social enterprise creating sustainable economic opportunities for farmers living in Africa’s semi-arid regions. 

Working through a network of field staff, we partner with rural families and help them plant and maintain small-scale, income-generating tree farms. 

KOMAZA is looking for an intern / volunteer in the period June / July 2013  
  

Video Production Summer Internship 2013

Wanted: A current student or recent graduate with video production skills who can help create technical training videos to support the operations of a young, international social business working in the agroforestry field.

Commitment: 3-4 month internship
Location: Kilifi County, Kenya
Comp/Benefits: NA
Application Deadline: Open
Start Date: Flexible, but June or July 2013

The Role

KOMAZA seeks a Video Production Summer Intern who will plan, direct, coordinate and shoot technical training videos for the field operations of the company. 

The intern will have a chance to do everything involved in video production such as filming, capturing video off the internet, importing footage, logging, editing, building DVDs, uploading videos and adding subtitles to video.  

We would also appreciate help in coming up with ideas for fun, creative ways to communicate the messages we need to send to the field staff.  

The ideal candidate is a student or a recent graduate with a strong interest in sustainable development, agriculture and capacity-building. 

 The ability to deal flexibly with farmers and be dependable, enthusiastic and professional will enable you to have success in this role. Although this internship is unpaid, KOMAZA can provide on-site housing at a minimal rate & will cover all operational costs. 

This position reports to the Technology Manager.  

Komaza can offer recommendations upon successful completion of the internship.

Qualifications

• Proficient in video camera operation
• Must have own laptop with video editing software such as Final Cut or Avid
• Familiar with web video editing and publishing tools
• Strong communication and artistic skills
• Must be organized and detail oriented
• Proven ability to work independently and be self-motivated
• Belief in our organization’s mission and interest in social change

Applications: You can fill the registration of interest form at: www.kenyaxperience.org or send resume, cover letter along with artwork/design samples from your portfolio to: info@kenyaxperience.org

Please indicate Komaza Video Production Intern in subject line for expedited processing.

Accommodation: KOMAZA provides on-site housing in Kilifi for about 70 euro per month.

KOMAZA Agro-Forestry Harvesting Intern Job - Kilifi Kenya

Description

Founded in 2006, KOMAZA is a social enterprise creating sustainable economic opportunities for farmers living in Africa’s semi-arid regions. 

Working through a network of field staff, we partner with rural families and help them plant and maintain small-scale, income-generating tree farms. 

KOMAZA is looking for an intern / volunteer in the period June / July 2013  

Agro-forestry Harvesting Summer Internship

Wanted: A current student or recent graduate with silviculture skills who can assist in conducting a salvage harvest to support the operations of a young, international social business working in the agroforestry field.

Location: Kilifi County, Kenya
Comp/Benefits: NA
Application Deadline: Open
Start Date: Flexible, but June or July 2013

The Role

KOMAZA seeks an Agro-forestry Harvesting Summer Intern who will help execute a salvage harvest with farmers in Ganze district.  

The intern will have a chance to do everything involved in a tree harvesting operations such as tree selection, cutting, hauling, transport, marketing, and record-keeping.  

The ideal candidate is a student in forestry or a recent graduate with a strong interest in sustainable development, forestry and operations.  

The ability to deal flexibly with farmers and be dependable, detail-oriented, enthusiastic and professional will enable you to have success in this role. 

Although this internship is unpaid, KOMAZA can provide on-site housing at a minimal rate and will cover all operational costs.

This position reports to a Field Manager.  

Komaza can offer recommendations upon successful completion of the internship.

Qualifications

• Must be able to read GPS coordinates and use a GIS transponder
• License and ability to drive a manual truck with attached trailer\
• Must have a mobile phone
• Experience with forest management
• Swahili and Giriama language skills are desirable, but not necessary

Applications: You can fill the registration of interest form at www.kenyaxperience.org or send resume and cover letter to: info@kenyaxperience.org

Please indicate Komaza Agro-forestry Harvesting Intern in subject line for expedited processing.

Accommodation: KOMAZA provides on-site housing in Kilifi for about 70 euro per month. 

KOMAZA GPS Mapping Intern Job - Kilifi Kenya

Description

Founded in 2006, KOMAZA is a social enterprise creating sustainable economic opportunities for farmers living in Africa’s semi-arid regions.

Working through a network of field staff, we partner with rural families and help them plant and maintain small-scale, income-generating tree farms.

KOMAZA is looking for an intern / volunteer in the period June / July 2013

GPS Mapping Summer Internship

Wanted: A current student or recent graduate with GIS skills who can assist in conducting a mapping exercise to support the operations of a young, international social business working in the agroforestry field.

Location: Kilifi County, Kenya
Comp/Benefits: NA
Application Deadline: Open
Start Date: Flexible, but June or July 2013

The Role

KOMAZA seeks a GPS Mapping Summer Intern who will help execute a mapping exercise with farmers in Ganze district.

 The intern will have a chance to meet farmers, visit field offices, work with the Kenyan Rural Roads Authority, and upload mapping data to Google maps.

The ideal candidate is a student in information technology with a strong interest in community development.

The ability to deal flexibly with harsh field conditions and be dependable, detail-oriented, enthusiastic and professional will enable you to have success in this role.

Although this internship is unpaid, we can provide on-site housing at a minimal rate and will cover all operational costs.  

This position reports to the Director of Operations.

Komaza can offer recommendations upon successful completion of the internship.

Qualifications

• Must be able to read GPS coordinates and use a GIS transponder
• Swahili language skills are a must and Giriyama is desirable
• License and ability to drive a piki piki
• Must have a mobile phone

Applications: You can fill the registration of interest form at:  www.kenyaxperience.org or send resume and cover letter to: info@kenyaxperience.org

Please indicate Komaza GPS Mapping Intern in subject line for expedited processing.

Accommodation: KOMAZA provides on-site housing in Kilifi for about 70 euro per month.

Recruitment at Coca Cola (Graduate Trainees) - Mount Kenya

Description

Mount Kenya Bottlers Limited is a franchise of the Coca Cola Company dealing with the manufacturing and distribution of the Coca cola range of products and operates within Nyeri, Laikipia, Embu, Kirinyaga, Tharaka, Meru, Isiolo, Marsabit and Samburu counties. 

The organization considers its employees its biggest asset and strives to engage the best, build their capabilities and inspire them to achieve their full potentials.

The company is seeking qualified and interested candidates to fill the following positions;

Graduate Trainees  (Ref: MKTB/HRM/5-009/13)

Applications are invited from fresh graduates with the following qualifications;

•  Bachelor of Commerce ( Accounting / Marketing).
•  Bachelor of food science and technology or related field.
• Bachelors degree in statistics.
• Bachelors degree in Engineering( Mechanical /Electrical / Mechatronics).

The graduate trainee program runs within a cycle of 18 months. Applicants in above areas must have achieved a minimum 2nd class honours (Upper division) qualifications from a recognized university. 

Merit in qualifications will form the basis of selection.

Candidates who do not meet above qualifications should not apply.

All applicants Must be of unquestionable integrity, dynamic minded, willing and able to work in a very fast work environment.

Mount Kenya Bottlers is an equal opportunity employer. Canvassing of whatever nature will lead to disqualification.

All Applications clearly marked with the reference number for the position applied for, CVs and copies of academic certificates and credentials from qualified candidates only to be addressed to: 

The Managing Director, 

Mount Kenya Bottlers Limited, 

P.O Box 623-010100 

Nyeri. 

Email address: recruit@mountkenyabottlers.co.ke.

To be received not later than 2nd May, 2013. 

Madaktari Health East Africa Community Outreach Interns Opportunities in Eastlands Nairobi

Description

Madaktari Health East Africa is looking for Community Outreach Interns for our community-based health projects

Madaktari Health East Africa is a limited health company offering quality, safe and affordable health services to the low-income population in Nairobi. As part of our community-based partnerships, we work with women's groups and community churches in Nairobi's Eastlands to organize health outreaches as a way of increasing access to our health services.

We are therefore looking for Community Outreach Interns who shall work on establishing such community contacts and organizing weekly community outreaches in churches in Eastlands for cervical cancer screening. 

As an intern you will gain new skills, meet new people and use your experiences to inspire social action for health. 

You don't need years of experience, we are looking for interns who are committed, keen, and able to work with others and open to learning.

Your tasks would typically involve:

1. identifying community women groups and churches to partner with;
2. helping to raise public awareness on cervical cancer;
3. organizing community outreaches in churches for cervical cancer screening;
4. networking to build community contacts;
5. developing and agreeing to strategies;
6. liaising with interested groups and individuals for outreaches;

This position is unpaid, but MADAKTARI HEALTH EAST AFRICA can provide a small stipend to cater for daily expenses.

If you are interested in the position, please apply to the email address below before 24 April, 2013:
madaktarihealth@gmail.com

Finance Intern - USAID

Description

Finance department - USAID Transition Initiatives for Stabilization (TIS) program

The Transition Initiatives for Stabilization (TIS) program is funded by USAID and responds to the complex crisis that has evolved in Somalia.

The overall program goal is to mitigate conflict; to promote stability and community cohesion, and to strengthen citizens’ relationships with government officials.

TIS implements quick impact activities linked to longer-term stabilization goals.

The TIS program is currently seeking an effective and highly motivated Intern.

As our Finance intern you will be part of the Finance department and work closely with team.

The intern will be based at the TIS DAI support office in Nairobi.

Qualifications and skills sought:

• Student pursing first degree in Bachelor of Commerce or equivalent.
• Excellent writing and communications skills.
• Demonstrated attention to detail, ability to follow procedures, meet deadlines and work.
• Independently and cooperatively with team members.
• 2 – 3 months relevant experience preferably with International NGO/UN is highly desirable.
• Excellent computer skills (Outlook express, MS Office, emails).
• Good interpersonal skills, ability to multi-task and self-manage.
• Ability to work with multi-ethnic team in a culturally appropriate manner.
• Must have a good command of English in both oral and writing skills.
• Somali speaking is a requirement.
• Be able to interact with partners and peers.
• Ability and willingness to learn and work with teams based in Nairobi and field sites.

Do you have the above qualifications and skills?

Please send

1. a CV and 
2. three professional references 

to TIS@dai.com.

Closing date: Tuesday, April 23, 2013.

Please note only short listed candidates will be contacted.

Sales Associates at Internet Marketing Africa

Description

Our Company

IMA is the leading platform provider for online internet marketing solutions in the world. We’ve built the most sophisticated and powerful online internet engine available and we want to share it with the world. Our technology is phenomenal, built by engineers from Texas USA(where great companies like Google, Facebook and Yahoo have their roots). And our client list is already impressive, boasting multinationals with some of the most well known brands in the world. But we’re still a young and growing company and operate very much like a startup. We want to share the power and simplicity of IMA with the rest of the world, and that's where you come in.

The Role:

We want to hire Sales Associates that will be driving IMA’s growth. Specifically we want you to do the following:

1. Work with us full time or part time.
2. Connect with potential customers by using different forms of communication, primarily phone and email, but also with social media and other communication tools
3. Learn and use our sales tools to organize who you sell to
4. Attend conferences, trade shows and other networking opportunities to source new clients
5. Manage customer relationships with new clients
6. Prepare documents that are specific to your clients
7. Communicate with our technology team to provide customer feedback and help improve our product
8. Be innovative and flexible! We love it when you come up with new ways to market and sell to customers, if you think you want to be at the cutting edge of sales in Kenya, then this might be the perfect job for you!

The Requirements:

You will be working alongside some really smart and dedicated people, and we like to work with others that are similar in nature. Specifically, this is what we are looking for:

• Form 4 leaver and above.

1. Degree or diploma added advantage
2. sales and marketing experience added adv

• Fluency in both Kiswahili and English
• Strong presentation skills, both in person and on the phone
• High attention to detail
•  Hard-working and able to work under minimal supervision
• A go-getter attitude
•  Ability to work as part of a greater team as well as individually
•  Very responsive over email and on the phone

We are seeking to recruit over 500 youths all over Kenya

How to Apply:

Call Collins on 0720702051.

Software Developer/Support Engineer Interns& full-time staff

Description

BambaRewards.com is excited to be recruiting an outstanding, energetic, and highly motivated individual to fill the role of development and technical support specialist. The stand-out individual must have strong technical and communication skills to join our team and fit into our great employee culture.

The selected candidate will start as a support engineer working remotely and onsite with customers. His or her job will be to manage the BambaRewards.com cloud software, solve customer issues arising from our cloud software and to provide guidance on enhancing the customer processes/experience. This includes the ability to problem-solve technical issues, manage the cloud-software, and act as a consultant for improvements and enhancements to the software . Furthermore, after showing great aptitude for this, the candidate will have promotion paths into either exclusively software engineering or exclusively technical consulting. 

We are looking for both interns and full-time staff to start IMMEDIATELY!

The successful candidate will be responsible for: 

Responsibilities:

•  Effective and high quality support of client issues
• Day-to-day management of the BambaRewards.com framework for clients
• Developing custom solutions leverage BambaRewards.com platform
• Integrating BambaRewards.com with other applications
• Working with team members to provide scope and timeline for development items
• Being able to work with aggressive timelines and communicate well with clients and other team members
• Understand customer business processes furthermore providing insight into SaaS enhancements for our clients

Qualifications - Background and Experience:

• Full-time: At least 1 year of experience in developing business related solutions (CRM, ERP, etc.) or applications involving, but not limited to, databases and database logic leveraging triggers or batch processes, user interface, integrating or connecting systems via Web Services API
• Intern & Full-time: Degree in Computer Science, Computer or Software Engineering, MIS or equivalent

Qualifications - Personal:

• Enthusiastic, professional, and confident personality, with a focus on customer success
• Excellent listening skills and detail oriented mind to fully understand customer requirements and pain points
• Detail-oriented individual with the ability to rapidly learn and take advantage of new concepts, business models, and technologies
• Ability to translate customer requirements into development plans and design
• Technical acumen to convert plans into real solutions that works
• Client-focused attitude. A customer advocate
• Team player with strong communication and interpersonal skills

Qualifications - Technical:

• Very strong object oriented skill set; ability to learn new languages easily and quickly
•  Application and/or mobile development experience with Javascript, HTML, ASP, SQL, Java, C++, iOS, Android
• Knowledge of Agile development
• Asset: Knowledge of enterprise systems, CRM, ERP, and Datawarehousing
• Asset: Work experience with a software organization or professional consulting organization

To Apply:

Submit resume to: contact@bambarewards.com 
Please specify the role you wish to apply for and your available start date.  

Direct applicants only please - no agencies and no phone calls.  Only qualified candidates will be contacted.

Graduate Trainee

Description

We are a company that produces packaging material used for packing horticultural produce for export to EU market

We seek to recruit

• A Graduate / Bsc in Food Science and Post Harvest Technology
• Computer literate
• Willing to learn and grow

Salary: Ksh: 40 - 60,000 
Deadline: 30th of April 2013

Applications:

To send your up to date CV, please click on the link below www.myjobsinkenya.com/summitrecruitment
Summit Recruitment & Training, Blixen Court, Karen road, Karen
Only short listed candidates will be contacted. Please indicate in your email which position you are interested in. Only candidates stating current salary will be considered.

Please do not apply if you do not meet the requirements of the job

USAID Transition Initiatives for Stabilization Program Grants Intern - Nairobi

Description

Seeking: Intern

Grants department - USAID Transition Initiatives for Stabilization (TIS) program

The Transition Initiatives for Stabilization (TIS) program is funded by USAID and responds to the complex crisis that has evolved in Somalia. 

The overall program goal is to mitigate conflict; to promote stability and community cohesion, and to strengthen citizens’ relationships with government officials. 

TIS implements quick impact activities linked to longer-term stabilization goals.

The TIS program is currently seeking an effective and highly motivated Intern. 

As our Grants intern you will be part of the Grants departments and work closely with the team. 

The intern will be based at the TIS DAI support office in Nairobi.

Qualifications and skills sought:

• Student pursing first degree in Social science.
• Excellent writing and communications skills.
• Demonstrated attention to detail, ability to follow procedures, meet deadlines and work.
• Independently and cooperatively with team members.
• 2 – 3 months relevant experience preferably with International NGO/UN is highly desirable.
• Excellent computer skills (Outlook express, MS Office, emails).
• Good interpersonal skills, ability to multi-task and self-manage.
• Ability to work with multi-ethnic team in a culturally appropriate manner.
• Must have a good command of English in both oral and writing skills.
• Somali speaking is a requirement.
• Be able to interact with partners and peers.
• Ability and willingness to learn and work with teams based in Nairobi and field sites.

Do you have the above qualifications and skills? 

Please send 

1. a CV and 
2. three professional references 

to TIS@dai.com. 

Closing date: Tuesday, April 23, 2013. 

Please note only short listed candidates will be contacted.

KTDA Management Trainees

Description

Kenya Tea Development Agency (MS) Ltd is a wholly owned subsidiary of KTDA Holdings Ltd and a key player in the tea industry providing management services to the smallholder tea sub-sector for efficient production, processing and marketing of quality teas.

In order to address future manpower needs, we are seeking for high potential fresh university graduates to join our management trainee development program in all aspects of the business.

• Management Trainees

Position scope

Reporting to the respective department/section Managers, the successful candidates will undergo intensive on the job training to build capacity in the various areas of management.

Qualifications/Competencies/Experience

The ideal candidates must possess the following qualifications:-

• Hold a first degree of minimum Second Class Honours from a reputable University with specialization in any of the following fields - Food Science & Technology, Engineering, Production, Agriculture, Accounting, Auditing, Finance, HRM, Economics, Statistics, Mathematics, Procurement, ICT, or Law.
• Computer literacy and familiarity with the standard office applications;
• Be aged not more than 28 years.

How to apply

If you believe you fit the required profile, please register and apply online at www.myjobsinkenya.com/ktda by 26th April 2013 attaching curriculum vitae with details of your qualifications, experience and present position. In addition, please provide your telephone number, e-mail address and names of three referees.

or


The General Manager - Human Resource & Administration,
Kenya Tea Development Agency (MS) Ltd,
P. O. Box 30213 - 00100,
Nairobi

or

e-mail: recruitment@ktdateas.com

Only short listed candidates will be contacted.

KTDA Holdings Ltd. is an equal opportunity employer.

Graduate Management Trainees - G4S

Description

We are the world’s leading security solutions group, which specializes in outsourcing of business processes in sectors where security and safety risks are considered a strategic threat.

We are the largest employer quoted on the London Stock Exchange and has an additional stock exchange listing in Copenhagen. We  have operations in more than 125 countries and more than 635,000 employees.

We operate in over 25 countries in Africa and employs over 110,000 people on the continent. 

At G4S Africa, our vision is to be recognized as the leader in providing security solutions. 

We therefore endeavor to build and maintain a motivated, capable workforce who are proud to work for our region and able to deliver our commercial strategy. 

We continue to build on the excellent people management practices which are in place across the Group in order to fully engage our workforce. 

Our employees are the public face of G4S and we recognize and respect the value they add to the business by delivering excellent service day after day.

We are an organization which is defined by its values, which are:

• Customer Focus
• Expertise
• Performance
• Best People
• Integrity
• Collaboration & Teamwork

One of our Group’s core values is to ensure we employ the Best People. We strive to develop our employees’ competence and inspire them to live our values.

We ensure that we provide our employees with opportunities for growth and development within a dynamic and challenging business environment.

At our company, we place great value on attracting and retaining the best people at all levels, to ensure the continued success of the organization.

To register for job opportunities with G4S Kenya, please visit our online Careers Centre at www.careers.g4s.com.

Currently, the following vacancy is available and we are inviting online applications by Thursday 25th April, 2013:-

• Graduate Management Trainees

For any further enquiries/clarifications, please contact:

Resourcing Manager

G4S Kenya Limited

P o. Box 30242—00100 GPO

Tel: +254-20-6982000

Mobile: 0722 314 392/0733 873 494,

Nairobi.

Our Recruitment Policy addresses itself to the core values of best practice, diversity and equality.

Those who attempt to canvass will be disqualified from the process

Graduate Trainnes for Chemusian Tea Estates

Description

To consolidate our fast growth, we seek to recruit a highly qualified, self-driven, energized, highly motivated, dynamic and result-oriented  Graduate Trainnes for Chemusian Tea Estates located in Olenguruone in Nakuru County.

We wish to invite applications from suitable Kenyan citizens for consideration into our Graduate Trainees Programme (GTP)

Eligibility Criteria:

Key Skills, Knowledge & Attributes: 

• Fresh Graduates with First Class Honours or Upper Second Class degree  in Agriculture, Horticulture or equivalent from a recognized institution
• Candidates with some tea farm experience will have an added advantage
• Not more than 26 years of age
•  A team player, possessing good communication, analytical and problem solving skills
• Should have initiative, drive and passion for career growth and development
• Mature and disciplined with proven integrity

Terms:

• A competitive remuneration package commensurate with qualifications and experience will be offered to the successful candidates.

If you can clearly demonstrate the ability to meet the above criteria, please submit your application along with detailed CV stating your current position, remuneration level (for Graduate Trainnes, e-mail address and telephone contacts to reach us on or before 16th April 2013


Chemusian Farm Ltd - Head Office Branch
Ngata Farm, Njoro Rd, Nakuru
P.O.Box: 86-20100 Nakuru


Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

Excelsior Information Technology Intern Opportunity

Description of your role.

As an IT intern you will be responsible for a full range of activities which ensure the operational effectiveness and excellence of the business unit.

Your primary role will be to support the daily duties and activities of the Excelsior East Africa Office.

You will work in partnership with the rest of our global support network around several types of activities, upholding the highest work ethics including confidentiality, diligence, efficiency, self-motivation, and solid verbal and written communications.

• Overall responsibilities include:
• Support and maintenance of hardware, software and other systems
• Troubleshoot issues with equipment like printers and computers
• Perform manual/automatic backup’s as needed as well as software updates when requested both drop box and the website
• Install and configure workstations based on company needs and requirements
• Research website hosting options and report pricing and system options to supervisors
• Research on unusual bugs or issues the company encounters
• Identify, research, and resolve technical problems
• Document, track, and monitor all problems to ensure a timely resolution
• Recommend and schedule repairs, via vendors or hands on if and when necessary
• Assist with data recovery, using tape backup or recovery tools
• Perform other duties or special projects as requested related to area of responsibility

Qualifications for the Role

• Degree in computer science, information technology or engineering
• Must have some education in programming, database management and technologies like MS SQL, Exchange, Access and .Net frameworks
• Knowledge of Microsoft Windows 2000, XP, Vista, Microsoft Office Suite 2010, (Word, Excel, Powerpoint, Outlook), Adobe Acrobat, Winzip\Winrar
• Must have a strong work ethic, organization skills, the desire to learn and is not afraid to ask questions
• Ability to maintain confidentiality at all times
• Ability to take direction well and be a motivated self-starter
• Must be open and excited to learn new technologies
• Have strong communication skills, both written and oral

Contact

For more information or to express interest, please contact our team at: careers@excelsiorfirm.com , title the subject as: 'Role: IT-Intern' and provide your CV/resume, a one page description of why you are best suited for the role, and three references on or before May 15th 2013.

Only applications received through the dedicated email address will be considered.

Excelsior Firm is an equal opportunity employer

Corporate Finance Intern at Excelsior Firm in Nairobi

Description

As a Corporate Finance intern you will be responsible for a full range of activities which ensure the operational effectiveness and excellence of the business unit. Your primary role will be to support the daily duties and activities of the Excelsior East Africa Office. You will work in partnership with the rest of our global support network around several types of activities, upholding the highest work ethics including confidentiality, diligence, efficiency, self-motivation, and solid verbal and written communications.

Overall responsibilities include:

1. Analyze companies from a financial, operational and industry perspective
2. Build complex financial models utilizing Microsoft Excel
3. Research industries, specific companies and market data
4. Interview top management and owners of client businesses
5. Write offering memorandums, reports, letters to clients and engagement letters
6. Create client proposals to obtain new engagements
7. Balance multiple engagements and responsibilities
8. Develop excellent professional oral and written communication skills in order to establish working relationships with client personnel
9. Exhibit a professional, business-like demeanor
10. Exercise professional judgment on engagements by providing proactive solutions and recommendations
11. Proactively manage career- set goals and career plans with advisory/career counselor

Qualifications for the role:

• Candidates must be recent graduates, previous corporate exposure is a plus
• Preferred majors include Finance, Accounting and Economics, CPA a plus
• Strong Academic credentials (Minimum GPA of 3.5 or B+)
• Relevant work experience (e.g. internships, summer positions, school jobs)
• Demonstrated leadership, problem solving and strong verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to prioritize tasks, work on multiple assignments and manage ambiguity
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team with professionals at all levels
• Ability to analyze companies from a financial, operational and industry perspective
• Ability to work in a team-based environment and perform in a start-up atmosphere
• Ability to present information in an insightful and structured manner in written and oral formats
• Strong quantitative and qualitative analytics

Contact

For more information or to express interest, please contact our team at careers@excelsiorfirm.com, title the subject as: 'Role: Corporate Finance Intern' and provide your CV/resume, a one page description of why you are best suited for the role, and three references on or before May 15th 2013.

Only applications received through the dedicated email address will be considered. 
Excelsior Firm is an equal opportunity employer

Human Resource Internship Opportunity

Description

Position title: Intern – Human Resources
Position grade: Remunerated Intern
Duty station: Nairobi, Kenya
Duration of Assignment: 3-6 months.

IOMKE/VN/12/2013

• Reporting directly to Sr. HR Assistant

IOM Nairobi is a Regional Mission with Coordinating Functions for the Horn of Africa based in Nairobi, and covers Kenya,Tanzania, Uganda, Ethiopia, Rwanda, Burundi, Eritrea, Djibouti, South Sudan and Somalia.

Responsibilties & Accountabilities

1. General Functions:

• Under the overall supervision of the Human Resources Officer in IOM Kenya, and the direct supervision of the Senior
• Human Resources Assistant, the incumbent will provide support to the Human Resources team. S/he will do so in close consultation with relevant partners and colleagues of the IOM Nairobi Regional office.

    2.  Essential Functions Include:

• Assist in recruitment process for National staff, particularly:
• Collect the CV related to the announced position
• Informing by calling or sending email to short listed applicants on interview dates and timings
• Preparation and sending out to the relevant panel the interview schedule on time.
• Ensuring that all relevant material pertaining the actual interview is prepared and photocopied prior to the interview
• Administering practical skills tests/exams as required
• After clearance by the HR Assistants, ensure that regret letters have been sent to the unsuccessful candidates

   3.  Assisting in filling in the Stationery Requisition form and/or a Purchase Order form to obtain stationery           
       or other office material/equipment from the IOM store (COS department).
   4.  Assist in requesting and preparing training logistics in coordination with the responsible HR Assistant.
   5.  Referring issues, where appropriate, to senior HR staff, administration department etc. for action.
   6.  Prepare and hand out MSP cards to all local staff members covered by MSP in coordination with the
        relevant HR staff.
   7.  Assist in following up from staff on any compulsory documents or any other important information
        needed from staff in the department.
   8.  Assisting in computation of payments for service providers as needed in the department.
   9.  Preparation of general letters/documents for staff under the guidance of the HR Assistants/HR Officer.
  10. Filing of documents in the department under the guidance of the HR Assistants and the HR Officer.
  11. Perform any other related task as may be assigned.

Competencies

Behavioral accountability

• Accepts and gives constructive criticism
• Follows all relevant procedures, processes, and policies
• Monitors own work to correct errors

Client Orientation

• Establishes and maintains effective working relationships with clients
• Keeps clients informed of developments and setbacks

Continuous Learning

• Contributes to colleagues' learning
• Demonstrates interest in improving relevant skills

Communication

• Actively shares relevant information
• Writes clearly and effectively, adapting wording and style to the intended audience
• Listens effectively and communicates clearly, adapting delivery to the audience

Professionalism

• Masters subject matter related to responsibilities
• Incorporates gender-related needs, perspectives, and concerns, and promotes equal gender participation
• Persistent, calm, and polite in the face of challenges and stress
• Treats all colleagues with respect and dignity
• Works effectively with people from different cultures by adapting to relevant cultural contexts

Teamwork

• Actively contributes to an effective, collegial, and agreeable team environment
• Gives credit where credit is due
• Seeks input and feedback from others

Technical

• Maintains confidentiality and discretion in appropriate areas of work.
• Effectively applies knowledge of HR and administration in the execution of duties.

Education & Experience

Desirable Qualifications.

1. Diploma in Human Resources Management from a recognized institution. A degree would be an advantage.
2. Working knowledge of Microsoft office and internet applications.
3. Personal commitment, efficiency and results-driven.
4. Sound administration and organizational skills with strict attention to detail.
5. Ability to work in a highly confidential manner
6. Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work as part of a diverse team.
7. Flexible and able to adapt quickly to new, different environments.

Mode of Application: Submit applications’ cover letter and updated CVs, including daytime telephone or e-mail contact to:

Human Resources Department, 
International Organization for Migration (IOM),
P.O. Box 55040 – 00200, Nairobi,
 Kenya 
or 
send via e-mail to: hrnairobi@iom.int.

Closing Date: 23rd April 2013

NGO IT Internship

Description

Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC) has been present in Somalia since early 2004 and has since expanded its Horn of Africa Programme to Kenya in 2006 and to Ethiopia in 2011. 

Since 2004, the Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC) has demonstrated a regional competence and expertise in working with displaced populations. 

NRC has mainly focused on Somalis who are displaced by the ongoing conflict and more recently by the
drought and famine.

The Regional Office is based in Nairobi, Kenya with offices and operations in Somalia (Puntland, Somaliland and Mogadishu), Kenya (Dadaab, Kakuma and Molo), Ethiopia (Addis Ababa, Dolo Ado, Shire and Asosa) and Yemen (Sa’naa).

The NRC Horn of Africa mission is an expanding programme. 

NRC is seeking an IT Intern who will assist the Information &  Communication Technology Officer with the daily support of the NRC Nairobi Day to day management of IT functions, ensuring the proper functioning of LAN, Server, the E-mail system and internet connectivity, providing timely end user computer support, ensuring that there is Hardware, printers and software resources availability and ensuring that the office is applying the Technology related SOPs and also to see that the Information technology goals are achieved.

Reference no.: 1753866288 

Deadline for application: 19.04.2013

Job description

• Deputizing ICT Officer in day-to-day administration, maintenance, and support of computer systems and networks.(Manage the user helpdesk).
• Analyzes information to determine, recommend, and plan layout for type of computers and peripheral equipment, or modifications to existing equipment and system, that will provide capability for proposed project or work load, efficient operation and effective use of allotted space
• Confers with computer users to obtain information on limitations and capabilities of existing system and capabilities required for workload.
• Responsible to monitor functioning of equipment to ensure system operates in conformance with specifications.
• Developing and coordinating the production of Technical Instruction Document for Training in Basic Computer Studies and training staff.Ensure that all computers on the Network, including visitors’ are free from viruses and other bugs.
• In liaison with the ICT Officer, follow up on all scheduled Hardware services and maintenance as per the set timetable, confirming satisfactory completion after each exercise.
• Keep updated Centralized periodic data backup records and investigate any unsuccessful overnight backup processes, by perusing the logs. 
• Manage all the backup media and ensure safe keeping in the Safe, and in liaison with the ICT Officer organize for copies for offsite storage.
• Oversee the interfacing of printers, photocopying, fax machines with computer network.
• Maintain the database (Asset Register) of equipment and ensure that all equipment’s released are correctly endorsed to the user. 
• Ensure assets Register is updated regularly

Education level

• Academy college / University

Personal qualities

• Demonstrable proficiency in technically providing user support for all typical office Information & Communication Technology Systems – LAN/WAN/WLAN technologies, printers etc
• Attitude of keeping up to date with modern ICT trends 
• Ability to troubleshoot and provide computer solutions covering hardware and software.
• Ability to work independently, as part of a team.
• Cultural awareness and sensitivity
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.

Job location: Kenya
Education field: Computing / IT

Qualifications

•  Higher Diploma in Information Technology or equivalent
•  MCSE, MCITP A+ or Equivalent is added advantage
• Minimum of 1 year relevant work experience.

Duty station: Nairobi

Duration of Contract: 8 Months with possibility of extension.

Salary/benefits: According to NRC’s general directions, The candidate will observe NRC’s code of conduct and working hours for the office in NRC Nairobi.

Miscellaneous info

• Temporary
• Number of positions: 1

Candidates should apply on line by going through www.nrc.no.

Email and paper applications will not be considered.