Administrative Jobs at United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), Volt Management Services Limited, Kenya Association of Manufacturers, Aga Khan University (AKU), Corporate Staffing and A Casino in Nairobi

JOB DETAILS:
Executive Associate in Kenya - (Nationals Only)

Functional & Technical competencies:
• Business Direction & Strategy - Strategic thinking: Ability to leverage learning from a variant of sources to anticipate and respond to future trends, to demonstrate foresight in order to model what future developments and possible ways forward look like for UNDP
• Business Direction & Strategy - Business Acumen: Ability to understand and deal with a business situation in a manner that is likely to lead to a good outcome; and knowledge and understanding of the operational frameworks in the organization and ability to make good judgments and quick decisions within such frameworks
• Business Direction & Strategy - Effective Decision Making: Ability to make decisions in a timely and efficient manner in line with one’s authority, area of expertise and resource.
• Communications-Business Management: Ability to communicate in a clear, concise and unambiguous manner both through written and verbal communication; to tailor messages and choose communication methods depending on the audience. Ability to manage communications internally and externally, through media, social medical and other appropriate channels.
• Business Management - Customer Satisfaction/ Client Management: Ability to respond timely and appropriately with a sense of urgency, provide consistent solutions, and deliver timely and quality results and/or solutions to fulfil and understand the real customer’s needs. Provide inputs to the development of customer service strategy. Look for ways to add value beyond clients’ immediate requests. Ability to anticipate client’s upcoming needs and concerns.
• Business Management -Evaluation:
• Ability to represent UNDP and productively share UNDP knowledge and activities; advocate for UND, its values, mission and work with various constituencies.

REQUIREMENTS:
Education:
• Secondary Education with specialized secretarial training. University Degree in social sciences, business administration or related field would be desirable, but it is not a requirement
Experience:
• 7 years of relevant experience in administration or programme support service.
• Experience in the usage of computers and office software packages (MS Word, Excel, etc), experience in handling of web-based management systems
Language Criteria:
• Fluency in the UN and national language of the duty station


JOB DETAILS:
Public Service Board Chairperson

Duties And Responsibilities
• Chair meetings of the Board
• Oversee the Boards role in the appointment of persons to the County Public Service, including the Boards of cities and urban areas
• Guide the Board in Exercising disciplinary control over and removal of persons holding or acting in those offices as provided for under this part
• Prepare regular reports for submissions to the county assembly on the execution of the functions of the Board
• Promote the County Public Service values and principles referred to in articles 10 and 232 of the Constitution of Kenya 2010
• Advice the County Government on human resource management and development
• Advice the County Government on implementation and monitoring of the national performance management system in the county
• Make recommendations to the salaries and remuneration commission on behalf of the county government on the remuneration, pension and gratuities for county public service employees

Requirements And Competencies
• Be a holder of a first degree from a University recognized in Kenya (A Masters degree or higher qualification will be an added advantage)
• Have knowledge and working experience of not less than ten (10) years in administration and management
• Be a professional who demonstrates absence of breach of the relevant professional code of conduct
• Not a Public or State Officer
• Satisfy the requirements of Chapter 6 of the Constitution of Kenya on leadership and integrity
• Understand the diversity within the County
• Be capable of working under pressure to meet strict deadlines
• Be a visionary and strategic thinker
• Have thorough knowledge of the structural, legislative and regulatory framework of the public service
• Meet other requirements as per Section 58 of the County Government


JOB DETAILS:
Global Compact Network Project Coordinator

Job Purpose:
To support execution of the Global Compact Network Kenya projects and initiatives including but not limited to: Project coordination, events coordination, report writing, stakeholder engagement in line with the UN Global Compact strategic plan and work plan. The objectives of this position will be met through the following key tasks:
• Project coordination: Assist in creating and updating the network’s project implementation plan, activity schedules, time sheets and budgets in liaison with the
• Program Manager. Provide coordination support for cross-network activities and participate in project & program meetings
• Stakeholder engagement: Assist in organizing project stakeholder meetings, scoping, and keeping an up-to-date tracker of opportunities for partnerships and
• collaborations, represent the network across different partner platforms and act as a liaison.
• Events management: Organize, provide logistical support, and promote key programmatic events across funded projects and accelerators
• Report writing: Contribute to drafting projects and programmes progress and impact reports, event and workshop outcome reports for various stakeholder
• groups such as donors, project partners, Local Network members, national steering committees for the Ten Principles and the SDGs
• Manage project reports and documents ensuring they are constantly updated and are properly filed for easy retrieval

Qualifications:
• Bachelor’s Degree in Business Studies/ International relations/ Social Sciences/ Development studies/ Corporate / Social Sustainability or related fields.
• Strong understanding of the Corporate Sustainability Agenda. Understanding of the UN Global Compact and its Ten Principles is an added advantage
• Minimum 4 years’ experience in Program or Project Management- relevance to Corporate Sustainability integration and disclosure is preferable
• Strong written and oral communication, presentation and interpersonal skills and ability to work with diverse teams across geographies
• Ability to establish and maintain strong collaborative partnerships/relationships with diverse stakeholder groups
• Delivers to clear goals within strategies, identifies priority activities, tracks progress, and adjusts priorities as required
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook)
• A working knowledge of Salesforce and CRM tools and the ability to master new programs as needed is preferred


JOB DETAILS:
Project Coordinator

Job Summary
The job holder will be required to ensure all activities under the AGECS grant are developed, rolled out and accounted for as described under the grant narrative document.

Responsibilities
• Enhance ability of medica organizations and civil society to identify and respond to gender and social barriers to equality through capacity building mentorship, advocacy, and research in Kenya, Uganda and Tanzania.
• Drive fellowship program delivered to professionals in media across Kenya, Tanzania, and Uganda, targeting mainstream, and community-based media organizations.
• Lead Continuous Professional Development (CPD) modules developed and delivered to 20 media professional per country per year
• Drive Gender Specialist Training of Trainers programme rolled out in Kenya, Uganda, and Tanzania
• Lead the Gender Sensitive research conducted to understand portrayal of current practices and gaps representation of women in media
• Proactively hire personnel as required under grant, lead the drafting of Terms of Reference, manage team members for the various grant activities as dictated by the budget and evidence of time sheets or contracts
• Submit reports and budgets in a timely manner. Ensure reports are delivered quarterly and semi-annually.
• Work closely with grant managers, the Aga Khan Foundation, Kenya, to establish report timelines and ensure alignment to the M&E protocols and grant holders
• Develop communication and marketing plan for various grant activities.
• Develop multi-pronged marketing and communications plan to assist in evidencing M&E protocols and highlighting the work of the project activities to develop public awareness of the goals and objectives of the AGECS grant and impact on the region

Requirements
• Master or post—graduate degree in Media, Communications, Social Work, Social Development, International Relations, Human Development or similar field.
• M&E experience and development of M&E protocols mandatory
• Good experience in managing and monitoring budget: work within the financial ecosystem will be highly regarded
• Gender specialization and understanding of gender integration in the socio-economic framework of projects required
• Strong working knowledge of digital media platforms
• Strong evidence of Project Management evidenced by solid narrative reporting and budget management skills
• Experience working with NGO’s CSO’s or CBMO’s
• Must have sound financial acumen
• Ability to juggle multiple activities and overlapping activity expectations
• Have good social network within the socio-economic development field
• Must have valid passport and valid driver’s license


JOB DETAILS:
Administration and Logistics Officer

Key Responsibilities & Duties
• Ensuring purchase orders are prepared, properly authorised, and executed on time and in a cost-efficient manner to meet staff’s procurement needs.
• Maintaining and replenishing office stationaries.
• Maintaining office assets in line with the GEA’s policies, ensuring an asset register is in place and updated, and issuing all assets with asset number labels.
• Establishing PCU administrative service protocol in line with GEA’s guidance and constantly reviewing the same.
• Ensuring the PCU calendar is in place and well managed for efficiency, including travel arrangements and logistics.
• Arranging logistics and administrative requirements for all PCU events on time and within budget.
• Managing petty cash under the guidance of the Finance and Administration Manager.
• Maintaining financial and procurement records securely and ensuring timely audit documentation per the guidance of the Finance and Administration Manager.
• Addressing office rental matters on time under the guidance and support of the Finance and Administration Manager.
• Establishing office security, acting as a point person for emergencies.

Key Selection Criteria
• Bachelor’s degree in business administration or equivalent.
• Experience (at least five years) in supporting a busy/growing office.
• Experience with event planning, travel logistics coordination and calendar management.
• Excellent administrative and customer service skills to build relationships within and outside the organisation.
• Strong independent thinking skills with the ability to work with minimum supervision.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to work on several tasks simultaneously
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Demonstrated experience in working closely within multidisciplinary teams.


JOB DETAILS:
Service Delivery Officer

Qualifications and Experience Required
• Minimum Diploma in banking or other related field.
• CPA or AKIB qualification will be an added advantage.
• Experience in the banking environment is an added advantage.
• Minimum of 1 year experience in customer service and/or related field. Able to apply financial knowledge and skills.
• Good MS Office product skills with a bias in Excel, Word & PowerPoint.
• Strong people management skills and experience, including change management.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including to senior stakeholders, external partners and customers.
• Attentin to detail & accuracy.
• Ability to remain calm under pressure and find a solution in a complex and demanding environment.


JOB DETAILS:
A Casino opening soon in Nairobi is looking for qualified candidates to fill the following position.
• Games Managers

• Very experienced in games supervision, able to train and guide young dealers, all other staff.
• Conversant in all games i.e. Roulette, all card games including Bacharat. More than two years’ experience in a similar position