Administrative Assistant Intern, Kenya

Administrative Assistant – Intern

Summary

Provide administrative support to a department and/or Manager.

Duties include general clerical, receptionist and project based work.

Project a professional company image through in-person and phone interaction.

Primary Responsibilities

• Answer telephones and transfer to appropriate staff member.
• Meet and greet clients and visitors.
• Create and modify documents using Microsoft Office.
• Perform general clerical duties to include but not limited to: photocopying, faxing, mailing, and filing.
• Maintain hard copy and electronic filing system.
• Setup and coordinate meetings and conferences.
• Maintain and distribute staff weekly schedules.
• Support staff in assigned project based work.
• Other duties as assigned

Knowledge and Skill Requirements 

• Basic reading, writing, and arithmetic skills required. This is normally acquired through a college diploma or equivalent.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office and telephone protocol. Duties require professional verbal and written communication skills.

Working Conditions

Working conditions are normal for an office environment.

Applications to be received by: 1st February 2011

Email: domito@stonehousetechnologies.co.ke

Materials Engineer Job, Kenya

A reputable construction company wishes to fill the above position urgently.

Responsibilities

• To oversee the supervision of construction materials of the road project.
• Verification of quality of works performed and materials used.

Requirements

• BSc Civil Engineering.
• Registration as an engineer by the Engineers Registration Board of Kenya.
• At least 10 years hands-on experience.
• Demonstrate responsibility for completion of specialised complex processes and activities requiring some interpretation of rules and practices.
• Good analytical skills.
• Resourcefulness, initiative, maturity of judgment and tact.

Interested candidates should submit their application and detailed CV by Friday 3rd February 2012 to willemgons@gmail.com  

NGO Internship Opportunities, Kenya

The Organization

AAPAM is an international professional organization for those who practice, teach and conduct research or offer advisory services in public administration and management in the public and private sector, mainly but not exclusively, in Africa.

The Association conducts workshops, seminars and conferences, carries out applied research, offers advisory services and publishes a journal twice a year, a newsletters, monographs and books.

The Association is looking for interns in the following:

1. Finance Intern

2. Project Development Intern

The interns will be exposed to working in an international multi-cultural environment.

They will gain a firm understanding of public administration and management issues in Africa as well as exposure to working with donor organizations and African Governments.

Candidates will acquire technical knowledge in the area of project development and Finance including identification of programme needs, drafting financial reports and management, communication and liaison with partner organizations.

A. Project Development Intern

Background Information

The interns will be placed at the Programme’s Department.

One of the main functions is to enhance the functions of the office through project/programme development and implementation as well as effective coordination with AAPAM Chapters in Kenya and Africa.

Objective of the assignment

Working under the direct guidance and supervision of the Programme Officer, the intern will provide technical assistance and facilitation in the development and design of new projects / programmes to be implemented in Kenya and Africa.

The Intern assignments will include:

• Assist identifying potential programmes and formulate project proposals in the relevant AAPAM service areas
• Assist in identifying and contacting potential partners among governments in the region, and international organizations;
• Assist in the development of workshops and training programmes for AAPAM’s members.
• Draft internal and external reports, power point presentations or other documents and assist in responding to requests for information;
• Assist in editing and formatting all documents produced by the unit;

Qualifications

• A degree in social sciences, marketing or public administration
• Familiarity with the political and general situation in the region
• Excellent written and spoken English proficiency in French is an added advantage;
• Excellent communication skills;
• Exposure to developing private sector donor relationships for NGOs or IGOs a plus;
• Proven analytical and drafting skills, capable of working under pressure, eager to learn;
• Working knowledge of MS Office and Internet applications;

B. Finance Intern

The intern will be placed at the Finance Department.

One of the main functions is to enhance the functions of the office through project/programme development and implementation and effective coordination with AAPAM Chapters in Kenya and Africa.

Objective of the assignment

Working under the direct guidance and supervision of the Finance and Administration Officer, the intern will provide technical assistance and facilitation in the administration of financial procedures for the AAPAM Secretariat as well as its Regional Chapters.

The Intern assignments will include:

• Assisting in ensuring that proper accounting, cash management and internal control systems.
• Evaluation and review of project and operational budgets.
• To update and maintaining an inventory for all AAPAM assets.
• Inputting member’s statistics into the system.
• To maintain members statement.
• Monitoring receipt and utilization of financial resources and timely production of accountability reports.

Qualifications:

• Ideally to be over 25 years of age.
• A holder of a Finance related Degree, and at least C.P.A. II
• Previous Working experience is not necessary.
• Be a dynamic, self-starter with a strong sense of business, quantitative and financial skills.
• Must be computer literate.
• Be transparent and accountable.
• Be good with details and communication skills.

Duration of Assignment: 3 months

Remuneration: This is a non paying assignment however AAPAM will provide a stipend to candidates to cater for out of pocket expenditure.

Submission of the Applications:

Candidates who meet the above requirements should submit their applications together with curriculum vitae and contacts of two referees to the following address to reach on or before 1st February 2012:

The Secretary General
AAPAM Secretariat
Britak Centre
Ragati & Mara Roads
P.O. Box 48677, 00100 GPO
Nairobi, Kenya
Tel: +254 020 2730555 and 2730505
Fax: +254 020 2731153

Email: AAPAM.Org@gmail.com

www.aapam.org

Senior Systems Engineer Job, Kenya

Seven Seas Technologies is a leading provider of integrated business and technology solutions across Africa in the Financial, Telecom, Real Estate, Service Industries and Government.

We work in partnership with global technology industry leaders in collaborative synergies with domain & technology centric eco-system partners.

We deliver business value to customers through a combination of process excellence, quality frameworks and Service Delivery innovation.

Our core motivation is defining service excellence in technology driven business solutions.

Due to rapid expansion, we are seeking results oriented, highly motivated and enthusiastic individuals to fill the following vacant position;

Senior Systems Engineer

Ref: SST/KE/SE/2012

Reporting to the Internal IT Manager, the Senior Systems Engineer will be responsible for providing onsite and remote support to clients and staff.

Key responsibilities

• Provide real time resolution to escalated customer support inquiries;
• Ensure continuous monitoring of customer issues until they are resolved;
• Carry out proactive hardware maintenance and monitor all hosted equipment;
• Understand and convert customer technical requirements to solutions;
• Ensure IT policies and processes are followed at all times;
• Provide all pre-sales requirements to client proposals and ensure quality is maintained; and
• Manage and execute technical lead generation activities in liaison with the sales team to ensure departmental sales objectives are met.

Qualifications and experience

• Bachelors degree in Information Technology, Computer Science or other relevant field;
• ITIL training and certification;
• Experience in preparing technical solution briefs;
• At least 5 years of experience in a technical environment; and
• Technical Sales experience will be an added advantage.

For the above position, you require to have strong planning and organizing skills with excellent verbal and written communication.

You must demonstrate the ability to work in a highly driven environment, be results oriented and an innovative thinker.

If you believe you are the right candidate for the above position and can clearly demonstrate your ability to meet the above criteria, submit your application with a detailed CV, quoting the reference number to talent@sevenseastech.com or to our career website www.sevenseastech.com on or before 15th February 2012