RESIDENT MAGISTRATES

 Requirements

For appointment to the position of Resident Magistrate, an applicant must be in possession of the following minimum qualifications: -

• A Law Degree from any recognized University;
• A Diploma from the Kenya School of Law or an exemption by the Council of Legal Education;
• Admission to the Roll of Advocates;
• Proficiency in computer applications;
• Must not have any pending complaints with the Advocates Complaints Commission, the Disciplinary Committee or adverse report from current and previous employer(s);
• Must possess the qualifications set out in Chapter Six of the Constitution of Kenya.

Experience:

Three (3) years post admission experience either in private practice or other employment and a current practicing certificate.

-Job Core Competencies:

• Oral & Written Communication Skills
• Excellent Conceptual & Analytical Skills
• Interpersonal Skills
• -Report Writing Skills
• Research Skills
• High attention to detail
• Sound independent judgement    

Duties and Responsibilities            

• Presiding as a Resident Magistrate in any court station in Kenya with jurisdiction as stipulated in various statutes;       
• Performing Deputy Registrars duties as stipulated in various statues; 
• Overseeing the operations of the court(s) and management of staff under his/her charge; and             
• Carrying out a wide range of administrative functions for those heading stations.             
• Any other duties assigned from time to time.

 

Deadline: 5-May-2023

Application link: https://jobs.judiciary.go.ke/index.php/public_controller/vacancies 

Project Finance and Procurement Officer/Accountant

 Duties and Responsibilities

Keep records of project funds and expenditures, and ensure all project-related financial documentation are well maintained and readily available when required by the Technical Coordinator; Review project expenditures and ensure that project funds are used in compliance with the Project Document and GOK financial rules and procedures; Validate and certify FACE forms before submission to UNDP; Provide necessary financial information as and when required for project management decisions; Liaise and follow up with the Project partners for implementation of project activities in matters related to project funds and financial progress reports.

Requirements

• A Bachelor of Commerce (BCom) Finance, Economics degree and/or CPA(K) 
• Knowledge on Supply Chain Management 
• At least five years of relevant work experience preferably in a project management setting involving multi-lateral/ international funding agency. Previous experience with UN project will be a definite asset.

Deadline: 19 May 2023

Application details: https://www.water.go.ke/vacancies-2/#

SENIOR CARBON TRADING ANALSYST

Duties and Responsibilities 

Working under the guidance and supervision of the Director, Climate Change, the Senior Carbon Markets Analyst will assist in carrying out the following tasks: 

1. Coordination of annual emission reduction reporting from project; 
2. Review of project listing application; 
3. Review, validation and verification of reports; 
4. Coordination of development and/or approval of new methodologies; 
5. Carbon accounting for NDCs and mitigation outcome transfers; 
6. Preparation of annual report to UNFCCC on A6.2; 
7. Preparation of annual reports on all carbon trading; 
8. Development and maintenance of internal tools to track carbon finance performance matrices; 
9. Conducting other quantitative and analytical tasks in the carbon trading as needed; and 
10. Undertake any other duty as may be assigned by the Director, Climate Change.

Position Requirements 

In order to be considered for the position, the applicant must be in possession of the following:  Academic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in a quantitative discipline with a strong grounding in science, mathematics, engineering, actuarial science, statistics, business or other quantitative training. 
• Master’s Degree in any of the above, or a related field from a university recognized in Kenya. 

 Experience 

The applicant should have a minimum of five (5) years of experience in carbon trading, out of which three (3) years must have been in Kenya. 

Knowledge, Skills and Competences 

1. The applicant should have a good understanding of the national climate change institutional framework and poses strong technical and policy background on NDC, NAP and NCCAP processes. 
2. In addition, he/she should demonstrate possession of the following: 
• Strong writing, analytical and quantitative skills; ii) Excellent drafting, presentation and report writing skills; 
• Statistics and Accounting skills; 
• Highly motivated, results driven, and able to multi-task; 
• Excellent computer application skills in common word processing (MS Word, MS Excel, PowerPoint and internet search); 
• Excellent command of English and Kiswahili languages. 
3. The applicant should also demonstrate ability in the following: 
• Work effectively with a wide range of stakeholders across various sectors at all levels; 
• Create complex carbon models; 

Added Advantages 

1. Specialized training/short courses and experience in the following areas: 
• Carbon Market Registry; and/or 
• Carbon Trading will be added advantages

Deadline: 2 May 2023

Application details: https://www.environment.go.ke/vacancies/

SENIOR INFORMATION AND KNOWLEDGE MANAGEMENT ASSISTANT

Duties and Responsibilities Reporting to the Director, Climate Change and working under the guidance and supervision of the Deputy Director, Climate Change Adaptation, the Senior Information and Knowledge Management Assistant will assist in carrying out the following tasks: 

1. Overall Coordination and Organization of project related meetings; 
2. Coordination of stakeholders at all levels – including, National, County, Community, Development Partners and Private Sector; 
3. Overall project Information and Knowledge Management; 
4. Timely drafting of required concept notes, reports, briefs and talking points; 
5. Planning and Management of events/conferences; 
6. Communication and exchange/sharing of information and knowledge with target groups;
7. Preparation of work plans and coordination of activities with the office of the Director Climate Change; and 
8. Any other duties as may be assigned by the Director from time to time. 

Requirements 

Applicants must possess the following, in order to be considered for appointment to the position: Academic Qualifications

1. Bachelors Degree in Communications, International Relations/Diplomacy, or a related field from a University recognized in Kenya; and 
2. Master’s Degree in any of the above, or a related field from a University recognized in Kenya. 

Experience: 

1. Minimum of five (5) years’ experience in communication and/or knowledge management, out which three (3) years must have been in the following areas: a. Research, Data Collection, and Analysis and Report Writing; and b. Knowledge Management. 
2. Minimum of three (3) years’ proven experience in working with State and Non-State Actors. 

Knowledge/ Competences

1. Good understanding of the national climate change institutional framework; and 
2. Strong technical and policy background on the Kenya National Policy and Legal Instruments, UNFCCC and its Paris Agreement, NDC, NAP, NCCAP processes. 
3. In addition, he/she should demonstrate ability in the following: 
• Work effectively with a wide range of stakeholders across various sectors at all levels; 
• Excellent managerial / supervisory Skills; 
• Excellent drafting, presentation and report writing skills;
• Excellent interpersonal and communication Skills; 
• Excellent computer application skills in common word processing (MS Word), Spreadsheet (MS Excel) and internet search; 
• Excellent command of English and Kiswahili. 

Added Advantages 

Experience in: 

• working with climate change and environmental management related programmes/projects; and
• events organization coordination; and 

Specialized training/short courses in the following areas: 

• Report Writing; and 
• Proposal Development, each lasting a duration of not less than five (5) days will be added advantages

Deadline: 2 May 2023

Application page: https://www.environment.go.ke/vacancies/ 

SENIOR ADAPTATION ASSISTANT

The Senior Adaptation Assistant will be responsible for the overall support to the Climate Change Directorate in the coordination of the Adaptation under the guidance of the Deputy Director, Climate Change Adaptation.

Term of Engagement 

The position shall be on an initial twelve (12) months contract with possibility of extension subject to performance. 

Logistics and Reporting 

The Senior Adaptation Assistant will be based at the State Department for Environment and Climate Change Headquarters. He/She will report to the Director, Climate Change through the Deputy Director Climate Change Adaptation.

Qualifications 

1. Bachelor’s Degree in Climate Change, Environmental Management and/or Science, Natural Resource Management or a related field; and 
2. Master’s Degree in any of the above areas, or a related field from a recognized institution in Kenya.
3. A PhD in any of the above, or related field will be an added advantage.

Experience

1. The applicant should have a minimum of five (5) years’ proven work experience in the design, management, monitoring and evaluation of climate change projects out of which three (3) years must have been in the design, management, monitoring and evaluation, including budget development and management of projects and programs in climate change adaptation/resilience.
2. Experience in: 
• working in a multi-sectoral and multi stakeholder climate change adaptation projects in Kenya; and 
• resource mobilization/fundraising and proposal development through bilateral or multilateral partners including UNFCCC climate finance mechanisms will be added advantages 

Skills & Competencies

1. be conversant with the Government development priorities and policies; and financial/accounting regulations and procedures; 
2. have a demonstrated ability in the following: 
• Managing the implementation of large multi stakeholder projects; 
• Resource mobilization; 
• Managing technical and administrative teams; 
• Working effectively with a wide range of stakeholders across various sectors and at all levels; 
• Developing durable partnerships with collaborating agencies;
3. demonstrate the following: 
• Managerial/ supervisory skills; 
• Good Computer application skills in common word processing (MS Word), Spreadsheet (MS Excel) and internet search; 
• Excellent drafting, presentation and report wrting skills; 
• Excellent networking, interpersonal and communication skills; and 
• Excellent command of English and Kiswahili. 

Added Advantages 

1. Possession of certificates in the following areas: 
• Management/leadership each lasting a duration of at least four (4) weeks; and/or 
• Project Planning and/or Management, Monitoring and Evaluation each lasting a duration of at least four (4) weeks; 
• Report/Proposal writing, lasting a duration of at least one (1) week; 
2. Specialised training in the following areas: 
• Climate Change adaptation/Resileine building 
• Project Planning and Management, and 
• Monitoring and Evaluation of Projects; 
3. Experience in working with the following: 
• government (national and county), private sector and civil society actors in climate change adaptation and resilience building; and 
• projects related to: 
• Climate change policy development, coordination and integration of NDC, NAP and NCCAP; and 
• Climate change adaptation and implementation will be added advantages

Deadline: 2 May 2023

Job application details: https://www.environment.go.ke/vacancies/

Climate Finance Officer

 Your responsibilities

We are looking for candidates with strong and cutting-edge communication and outreach skills and a track record of analyzing, strategizing and delivery in the climate justice arena. If you thrive in a fast-paced working environment with a very diverse range of stakeholders, we would welcome your application.

As part of the Alliance, your work will strengthen the bridge between local climate solutions and innovation and policy makers, doers and thinkers in the countries we work in. You will develop and foster relationships with key officials in climate change/ climate justice arena, national and sub-national Governments, players in the climate finance space and horizon scan for the latest exciting local climate solutions in the countries we work in. You’ll also keep track of climate finance negotiations, and guide strategy on influencing climate financing and processes to be more inclusive and directed towards local solutions.

1. Horizon scanning: In conjunction with in-country colleagues, sharing insights with our key stakeholders on the often-unsung heroes that are tackling climate change in the countries that we work in and foster the exchange of new ideas and partnerships and analyze opportunities for scaling up these approaches.
2. Climate finance: Linking local community practice to climate finance opportunities; making climate finance flows more responsive to local communities’ needs; guiding VCA climate finance influencing strategy including submissions on climate finance to the various UNFCCC bodies
3. Project management: Coordinate the implementation and delivery of specific activities within the Alliance that will bring climate change actors & solutions to the global space for pioneering collaborations.
4. Visits and events: Curating events with a range of high level, diverse thought leaders and influencers to link.

There is real opportunity in this role to help build a more just and representative global climate change community by bringing to the fore, local climate change leaders and solutions that have been sidelined for way too long on the global stage, and securing climate finance for those solutions.

Your profile

• At least 6 years of work experience in an international organization that aligns to this role.
• At least 1-2 years’ experience of high-level international stakeholder engagement.
• Bachelors in environment, climate & international development or related.
• Track record of delivering complex projects with multiple stakeholders to time and quality.
• Track record of working with communities (youth, women, and creatives, urban & rural communities) in at least one of the countries we work in.
• Demonstrable understanding of climate finance flows at national, regional and global levels and development of influencing climate finance flow strategies at all levels required; participation in UNFCCC submission and/or negotiation processes preferred.
• Experience in reaching out to diverse audiences using cutting edge communication and smart campaign methodologies
• Strong strategic and analytical skills
• Strong affinity for just climate action.

 

Deadline: May 4, 2023

Application information: https://hivos.org/vacancy/climate-finance-officer/ 

Program Assistant – Free To Be Me Program

 

About Free to be Me

Free to Be Me is an ambitious, daring and innovative program that helps build and maintain a vibrant Gender, Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (GEDI) movement that is confident and capable to lobby and advocate for their human and economic rights. The program is led by an alliance of three consortium members – Hivos (the lead party), ILGA World and Positive Vibes. Together the alliance will coach, accompany, fund and train GEDI persons and organizations to influence norms and attitudes, generate (public) support, and promote laws, policies and regulations that recognize, respect and protect GEDI people’s human and economic rights.

The program is being implemented in 14 countries in Africa, the Middle East and Southeast Asia. The program started in April 2021 and is funded by the Dutch Ministry of Foreign Affairs, under the Power of Voices program, which is part of the Strengthening Civil Society subsidy framework. The five-year program has a budget of EUR 37 million.

Responsibilities

Operations and logistics

• Maintains logistical and administrative activities and corresponding systems for internal and external communication, fulfils information requirements.
• Organizes and keeps track of meetings (minutes and tracking of items), maintains and applies department agenda and planning, organizes periodic and one-off events, monitors reporting schedules and requirements.
• Performs a variety of logistics tasks such as organizing travel and events.
• Working closely with the GPM and responsible technical leads to organize overall F2BM team meetings such as staff meetings, annual planning and reflection meetings, annual team building.

Program support

• Processing information: Is in charge of entering program-related financial and other data and processing it into standard systems.
• Support in positioning: Is part of the Free to be Me team in the region and as such interacts with internal and external stakeholders.
• The PA manages the documentation (financial, administrative and technical), archiving and distribution of documents in the NextCloud platform, as well as the follow-up on the updates of the sub-projects and respective documentation in the Hivos project management system (All Solutions).
• The PA provides administrative support as needed in implementation, monitoring and evaluation, in collaboration with the rest of the team and shares possible synergies.
• Create and modify documents e.g. invoices, reports, memos, letters etc. using word processing, spreadsheet, database and/or other presentation using Microsoft Office.
• Assist in preparation and dissemination of contracts for partners and consultants using the Hivos information management system (All Solutions).
• May conduct research, compile data and prepare papers for consideration and presentation
• Supporting the program team in regard to grants program monitoring, evaluation and learning to shape funding priorities and inform capacity strengthening opportunities.
• Ensure timely external communication and support in relationships with consultants or external facilitators, providing expertise to the program.

Procurement support

• The PA is the responsible for the following-up of the deliverables and payments of the consultancy contracts implemented
• Supporting program team in procuring of goods and services such as consultancies, flights, accommodation and conference which includes coordinating approval of terms of reference by the GPM; reviewing, preparing and ensuring approval of contracts, invoices, purchase requisition and other documentation necessary for the relevant processes.
• Any other duties assigned to them.

Requirements

• Relevant vocational training or comparable work experience, and higher level of working and thinking.
• Able to speak and write English fluently, knowledge of French, Swahili, Portuguese or other relevant languages are a bonus.
• Approximately 3 years of work experience in a professional organization, and preferably in an international environment.
• A proactive, open-minded team player with a positive attitude, who enjoys working in a dynamic environment.
• Supportive of the goals of Free to be Me.
• Familiar with working with financial administrative systems.
• Skilled in organizing and planning.
• Experience in supporting the organization of events, preferably also online.
• Ability to think and act creatively and ‘outside the box’ to solve problems
• High level of integrity.
• Lived experience as a rights holder is an asset.

 Deadline: May 4, 2023

Application page: https://hivos.org/vacancy/program-assistant-free-to-be-me-program/

Program Assistant

Responsibilities

Operations and logistics

• Maintains logistical and administrative activities and corresponding systems for internal and external communication, fulfils information requirements.
• Organizes and keeps track of meetings (minutes and tracking of items), maintains and applies department agenda and planning, organizes periodic and one-off events, monitors reporting schedules and requirements.
• Performs a variety of logistics tasks such as organising travel and events.
• Working closely with the Program/Project Managers and responsible technical leads to organize overall team meetings such as staff meetings, annual planning and reflection meetings, annual team building.

Program support

• Processing Information: Is in charge of entering program-related financial and other data and processing it into standard systems.
• Support in positioning: Is part of the Programs/Projects team in the region and as such interacts with internal and external stakeholders.
• The PA manages the documentation (financial, administrative and technical), archiving and distribution of documents in the nextcloud platform, as well as the follow-up on the updates of the subprojects and respective documentation in the Hivos project management system (All Solutions).
• The PA provides administrative support as needed in implementation, monitoring and evaluation, in collaboration with the rest of the team and shares possible synergies.
• Create and modify documents e.g. invoices, reports, memos, letters etc. using word processing, spreadsheet, database and/or other presentation using Microsoft Office.
• Assist in preparation and dissemination of contracts for partners and consultants using the Hivos information management system (All Solutions).
• May conduct research, compile data and prepare papers for consideration and presentation
• Supporting the program team in regard to grants program monitoring, evaluation and learning to shape funding priorities and inform capacity strengthening opportunities.
• Ensure timely external communication and support in relationships with consultants or external facilitators, providing expertise to the program.

Procurement support

• The PA is the responsible for the following-up of the deliverables and payments of the consultancy contracts implemented.
• Supporting program team in procuring of goods and services such as consultancies, flights, accommodation and conference which includes coordinating approval of terms of reference by the Program/Project Managers ; reviewing, preparing and ensuring approval of contracts, invoices, purchase requisition and other documentation necessary for the relevant processes.
• Any other duties assigned to them.

Requirements

• Relevant vocational training or comparable work experience, and higher level of working and thinking.
• Able to speak and write English fluently, knowledge of French, Swahili, Portuguese or other relevant languages are a bonus.
• Approximately 3 years of work experience in a professional organization, and preferably in an international environment.
• A proactive, open-minded team player with a positive attitude, who enjoys working in a dynamic environment.
• Supportive of the goals of Hivos and alignment of the Hivos Values.
• Familiar with working with financial administrative systems.
• Skilled in organizing and planning.
• Experience in supporting the organization of events, preferably also online.
• Ability to think and act creatively and ‘outside the box’ to solve problems
• High level of integrity.

Deadline: May 4, 2023

 Application Link:  https://hivos.org/vacancy/program-assistant-in-nairobi/

Communications Officer

Your responsibilities

Communication strategy and implementation

• Implement and adapt Hivos’ global corporate communications strategy in East Africa
• Implement an annual budgeted editorial calendar by working with various vendors and consultants in execution
• Act as a brand custodian for the region and ensure staff compliance with Hivos East Africa’s communications policy
• Provide communications advice and counsel to Hivos East Africa’s executive leadership and Regional Director closely weighing possible (security & reputational) risks

Online strategy and content development

• Contribute to the development and implementation of the online strategy.
• Produce, edit and/or curate (multimedia) content for the main hivos.org website through blogs, news items and opinion articles, illustrations, videos and infographics
• Manage Hivos East Africa’s social media channels on Twitter, Facebook and YouTube.

External positioning

• Pro-actively gather intelligence in the environment through issue management and advise program and executive leadership where appropriate
• Continuously seek targeted opportunities to position Hivos’ work in East Africa through global bilateral and multilateral events, media interviews, Op-Eds amongst others

Engagement with International Communications Team

• Work in partnership with Corporate communications team based in the Netherlands, Latin America, MENA and Southern Africa to co-create campaigns, strategy, pro-active and reactive content pieces amongst others.
• Actively participate and contribute as a communications team member from East Africa

Your profile

• Degree in media, journalism, communications, public relations or related field from a recognized institution
• At least five years’ work experience an international organization
• High level interpersonal skills including the ability to build relationships internally and externally
• Website and social media management experience
• Must possess excellent journalistic and photographic skills
• Ability to produce video and audio documentaries
• Exceptionally good writing skills
• Knowledge and experience of Desk Top Publishing packages like Quark Xpress and Adobe Page Maker

 Application deadline: May 4, 2023

Application details: https://hivos.org/vacancy/communications-officer-hivos-east-africa/ 

Teller

 Job Grade NCS5

Job Reference : (NCS/HR22/04/2023).

The Teller will be reporting to the Chief Teller and will be the frontline person for FOSA services to ensure customer satisfaction by processing all transactions accurately and efficiently in accordance with established policies and procedures.

Job Description

1.  Process all cash transactions taking place in the Sacco;
2. Receive cash and cheques for deposit to various accounts, verify amounts, examine cheques for proper endorsement, and enter deposits into the core banking system.
3. Process withdrawals; pay out money after verification of signatures, liabilities and member balances.
4. Receive cash and cheques for loan repayments and other payments and ensure accuracy when posting.
5. Perform Customer Care duties in the stations posted to.
6. Assess customer needs and advise customers on new Sacco products and services
7. Make mobile money transfers using the organization’s established mobile money transfer agent number and under established mobile money transfer regulations
8. Reconciliation of cash transactions on a daily basis.
9. Maintain and update Treasury register.
10. Prepare teller reconciliation report and balance cash till on daily basis.
11. Return the balance of cash to the Treasury before close of day’s business.
12. Perform any other task as assigned from time to time.

Person Specifications

For appointment at this position, a candidate must have/be:

1. Bachelor’s Degree in Business Management or its equivalent, CPA qualification will be an added advantage.
2. Demonstrable problem solving skills, patience, attentiveness and emotional intelligence
3. A minimum of 2 years proven, related working experience in financial services
4. Proficiency in Computer Applications
5. Demonstrate good communication and interpersonal skills.
6. Excellent organizing skills.
7. Demonstrated integrity and professional competence.
8. Must be a team player.
9. Ability to work under pressure.
10. A proficient and forward-thinking Individual
11. Self-driven and results oriented.

Application

If interested kindly send your application letters, CVs, copies of academic, professional certificates and testimonials through hr@ndegechaisacco.com on or before 5th May 2023.  N/B: only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

 

Recovery Officer

 Job Description

We are looking for a skilled Recovery Officer to join our team. As a Recovery Officer, you will be responsible for managing and recovering unpaid debts from our clients. Your duties will include monitoring and following up on outstanding debts, negotiating payment plans, and maintaining accurate records of all transactions. The ideal candidate should have strong communication skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work independently or as part of a team.

Responsibilities

The Incumbent will report to the Recovery Manager and will be responsible for: 

• Meeting set Collections and Recoveries targets.
• Delinquency management to below the regulatory requirement.
• Based on overall assessment of the NPL book and debt recovery success rate, critically reviewing all non-performing facilities and development of appropriate strategies to ensure K-Unity recovers the amounts due in an efficient and cost-effective manner.
• On a case-by-case basis, assessing K-Unity positioning and its ability to recover the amounts due without forced realization of securities held as far as possible. This includes detailed negotiations with the defaulting clients for facilities re-structure, where possible, to maintain customer goodwill.
• Planning and closely coordinating the debt recovery process with various stakeholders, including Lawyers, Valuers and Auctioneers amongst others, to avoid undue delay and recovery costs escalation.
• For cases in court, ensuring the relevant evidence in support of K-Unity case is properly documented and shared with the key stakeholders in good time, ahead of court appearances. Representing K-Unity as a witness as and when required.
• Where K-Unity is represented in court by other witnesses, ensuring these witnesses are well prepared with information and absolute clarity on the background of each case.
• Providing periodic reports to the Recovery Manager on the status of each non-performing facility, with clear recommendations on the way forward or closure.
• This is not a complete statement of all duties and responsibilities of this post, you may be required to carry out other duties as directed by the Supervisor.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Banking, or any other business-related field.
• Professional Qualification in Credit e.g., C.C.P is an added advantage.
• Professional qualifications in accounting will be an added advantage.
• 3 years progressive working experience in debt recovery in a Bank or Financial Institution.
• Knowledge of debt recovery and realization process
• Strong analytical skills.
• Excellent negotiation skills.
• Effective communicator – both verbally and in writing.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Focused and self-driven
• Attentive to detail.

How to Apply?

Please send your CV and cover letter detailing your experience and qualifications for the job and address it to humanresource@k-unity.co.ke , indicate your current and expected remuneration.

All applications should be made on or before Friday 28^th April 2023, please clearly indicate on the email subject the position for which you are applying for.