NCCK Job Positions
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1. Construction Foreman – Kakuma Refugee Camp, Turkana County (REF. FM – KRC) - 2 Positions
Reporting to the Clerk of Works, the incumbent will provide technical support in supervision of field operations in construction and maintenance of refugee shelters at the Camp.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Maintain accurate records of all construction materials received on site
Keep record of all daily hired casuals and forward the same to the Clerk of Works
Carry out rapid shelter needs assessment
Supervise casuals in site demarcation / camp planning
Supervise artisans / casuals in shelter construction including emergency tents / shades
Maintain records on shelters constructed
Work closely with shelter committees and shelter monitors in identifying the shelter gaps in individual communities
Act as foreman on the construction sites
Minimum Qualifications:
At least Form IV – KCSE or equivalent
Diploma in Masonry / Carpentry or Government Trade Test Grade II
Basic computer skills
At least two (2) years experience in a similar position.
Other Competencies/Abilities/Skills Required
Strong interpersonal and a good team player
High level of integrity, commitment and professional responsibility
Ability to tolerate cultural, educational and religious diversity in the work place
Excellent communication, organization and presentation skills
Good analytical and problem solving skills
Ability to work independently with guidelines and clear expectations
Computer efficiency in word, excel, internet and other relevant programs
2. Field Officer, Adolescent Sexual Reproductive Health - Kakuma Refugee Camp
(REF: FORH - KRC)
Reporting to the Sector Head, Reproductive Health, this position is responsible for building capacities of adolescents with life skills to prevent teenage pregnancies, sexually transmitted infections and HIV while developing mitigation mechanisms for school retention of girls. This is a resident non accompanied posting.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Prepare programs for seminars, workshops, and awareness campaigns for the local population on HIV and AIDS as per the projects work plan and compile reports on the same
Work closely with other trained Reproductive Health Service providers including CHWs, CDW, FHFE, TBAs and community leaders
Plan, organize and conduct focussed group discussions on Reproductive Health and HIV and AIDS related issues in the camps
Work closely with vulnerable groups in the community to initiate livelihoods interventions for economic self reliance
Conduct rehabilitation sessions for SGBV perpetrators
Facilitate anti-substance abuse response campaigns
Maintain an inventory of assets and resource materials of the Council supplied by the project
Attend co-ordination meetings with implementing partners as required by the Camp co-ordinator
Identify, assess and follow up vulnerable populations in the community e.g. CSWs
Compile weekly and monthly program situational reports
Minimum Qualifications:
Degree in Nursing / Higher Diploma in Kenya Registered Community Health Nursing with HIV and AIDS or PMTCT or VCT counseling skills
High computer literacy
2 years relevant experience in refugee operations
Other Competencies
Good interpersonal and communication skills
Socio-economic counseling skills will be an added advantage
3. Accountant - Kakuma Refugee Camp
(REF: A - KRC)
Reporting to the Camp Coordinator while maintaining a professional reporting relationship with Senior Accountant Programmes, this position will be responsible for maintaining accurate records, preparing financial reports and ensuring compliance with established internal controls. This is a residential non accompanied position.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Maintain physical records and books related to the Refugee Services Project
Verify authenticity of various payments, ensuring proper authorization and accounting to appropriate budget lines
Review returns made and ensure that they are accurate, complete, properly analyzed and coded
Monitor float balances and reconcile on regular basis
Prepare monthly Income and Expenditure Report to head office as part of the monthly Management Accounts
Do monthly bank reconciliations for the Camps Accounts at the Camp level
Prepare Quarterly Financial Report to the donors
Prepare UNHCR audit reports
Liaise with UNHCR, NCCK Kakuma Office and Head Office Management on all financial matters on the project
Prepare cash flow forecasts and ensure that requests for funds are made promptly
Supervise Kakuma based assistant accountant
Minimum Qualifications:
KCSE or equivalent
CPA (K)
Three years experience in a similar position
Other Competencies:
Working knowledge of commonly used accounting packages
Leadership and interpersonal skills
High level skill in accounting and financial matters
4. Resort Technician - Jumuia Conference and Beach Resort, Kanamai
(REF: RT -JCBR) (Re-advertised)
Reporting to the Resort Manager, this position is responsible for maintenance and repairs of facilities and equipment at the Resort.
Duties and Responsibilities:
In charge of the Resort maintenance department
Attend to all electrical, masonry, carpentry, plumbing, refrigeration and mechanicalworks and repairs
Attend to all general repairs required in the Resort
Prepare and implement planned programmed maintenance schedule for the entire Resort
Ensure that the Resort is compliant with all the legal provisions pertaining to National Environmental Management Authority and any other relevant provisions with regard to maintenance
Maintain all relevant records required in the department
Minimum Qualifications:
Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE)
Government Trade Test Grade II
2 years experience in a similar position
Other Competencies
Must have knowledge of electrical and electronic systems
Familiar with repairs, operations and maintenance of various equipment and machinery
Flexibility and readiness to work long and odd hours
Good communication and interpersonal skills
Please note that this position is on a six months’ renewable contract.
5. Accountant - Jumuia Conference and Beach Resort, Kanamai
(REF: A -JCBR)
Reporting to the Resort Manager, this position will be responsible for maintaining accurate records, preparing financial reports and ensuring compliance with established internal controls.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Maintain and update books of accounts
Supervise the Cashier and other Accounts staff
Prepare monthly financial reports, management reports, and other financial statements
Prepare the Resort budget and budgetary control variance analysis reports
Follow up with creditors and debtors and update their accounts regularly and report to management
Maintain the fixed assets register
Do bank reconciliations
Liaise with external auditors, prepare audit schedules and financial statements for audit purposes
Advise management on cash management and short-term investments.
Ensure compliance with legal and statutory requirements
Coordinate periodic review of costing of services provided by the Resort
Ensure sound internal controls
Ensure effective stock management and stocks reconciliation
Control purchasing activities including purchasing requisition, quotations and originating the LPO, and produce a monthly purchasing report
Prepare monthly payroll input data and verify payroll transactions
Minimum Qualifications:
KCSE or equivalent
CPA (K)
Three years experience in a similar position
Other Competences:
Working knowledge of commonly used accounting packages
Leadership and interpersonal skills
High level skill in accounting and financial matters
6. Resort Sales Executive - Jumuia Conference and Country Home, Limuru
(REF: RSE – JCCH)
Reporting to the Resort Manager, this position is responsible for ensuring effective sales and promotion of the resort services and facilities with an aim of meeting set targets.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Deliver monthly sales targets for specific market segments as set by the Manager
Develop and maintain information on business intelligence mainly focusing on consumer preferences, buying patterns, budgets and recommendations for growth
Feed and update booking system on a daily basis, recording and confirming all necessary changes
Develop and maintain good relationships with all clients with the aim of developing a loyal repeat client database
Produce weekly sales reports on clients visited, new business sourced, debts collected and complaints received. In addition, produce a monthly summary sales report reflecting total income generated.
Participate in various trade fairs, workshops and seminars as required by the Manager
Minimum Qualifications:
Kenya Certificate of Secondary School Education (KCSE)
Diploma in Sales and Marketing
2 years experience in a similar position in a busy environment
Other Competences:
Very smart appearance
Mature and courteous
Strong interpersonal skills and inter-cultural orientation
Good communication skills with a good command of English and Kiswahili both written and spoken
Well developed database of contacts and social networks
Ability to handle enquiries with tact, courtesy and initiative
Good knowledge of potential source markets for the hotel industry and target sales activity mechanisms
7. Head Receptionist - Jumuia Hotel, Kisumu
(Ref: HREC – JHK)
Reporting to the Resort Manager, this position is in charge of the front office operations including managing the reception, receiving guests, disseminating information to other departments as well as promoting sales with a view ensuring a full house status.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Reserve, register and assign rooms to guests
Be a continuous source of information for the guests during their stay in the Resort
Prepare and update guest bills on a daily basis
Prepare statements of bills over a specified amount
Handle booking correspondences
Obtain feedback from guests and clients
Supervise the room racks, guest rack, reservation rack, guests room keys
Receive and distribute guest mail
Make and receive telephone calls and compile bill summaries for both paid and administrative calls
Keep the maintenance book
Solve guest problems to their satisfaction
Co-ordinate special needs with other Heads of Departments e.g. Airport shuttle
Manage, schedule and supervise the front office department staff
Promote sales and a full house status
Minimum Qualifications:
Kenya Certificate of Secondary School Education (KCSE) or equivalent
Diploma in Front Office Operations
3 years experience in a similar position in the hospitality industry
Other Competencies
Courteous and smart in appearance
Good communication skills and inter cultural orientation
8. Internal Audit Assistant - Head Office
(REF: IAA - HO)
Reporting to the Internal Auditor, this position is responsible for providing efficient and effective support in the coordinating, inspecting and reviewing of internal control systems to ensure that the Council’s assets are safeguarded against misuse and loss.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Reviewing Internal Control Systems
Reviewing efficiency and effectiveness with which Council assets are employed
Assess compliance of operations with established policies, plans, procedures, laws and regulations
Ensuring logical and effective consultation and coordination between external and internal audits
Risk assessment
Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelors Degree in finance, business, or economics
CPA (K) or its equivalent
Member of the Institute of Certified Public Accountants of Kenya (ICPAK)
Training in project management and report writing
3 years experience in a similar position
Other Competencies:
Demonstrable Christian maturity
Strong interpersonal and communication skills
Strong analytical and planning skills
Must be a team player
9. Legal Officer - Head Office
(REF: LO - HO)
Reporting to the General Secretary, this position is responsible for providing and facilitating legal, technical, institutional and related services to the Council.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Offer legal and technical counsel to the Council
Draw, peruse, complete and interpret legal documents on behalf of the Council
Draw and accept court processes affecting the Council and take action as necessary
Liaise with Council’s external lawyers in legal matters affecting the Council
Service, organize and facilitate constitutional and governance meetings
Draft notices, agenda and minutes for constitutional meetings and governance meetings
Keep corporate members’ records and facilitate processing of new applications for membership
Ensure that the Council’s property and staff are adequately insured
Administer the Council’s general and life insurance policies
Provide designated technical support to Council’s subsidiaries, affiliates and corporate members
Keep track of new legislation and advise the Council accordingly
Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelor of Law (LLB)
Diploma in Law from the Kenya School of Law
A current Advocate’s Practicing Certificate
3 years experience in a similar position especially within a Non-Governmental Organisation set up
Other Competences:
Demonstrable Christian maturity
Good understanding of court procedures and processes
Good command of insurance law and practice
Demonstrable knowledge of labour law and industrial relations
Strong analytical and planning skills
Strong interpersonal and communication skills
Excellent computer skills
Ability to multi task and work with minimum supervision
10. Resort Manager - Jumuia Guest House, Nakuru
(REF: MGR – JGH)
Reporting to the Operations Manager, Resorts, this position will be responsible for providing overall leadership and management of the Resort with a view to ensuring that it operates at a profit while at the same time offering quality service in a Christian environment.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Provide overall guidance, direction and supervision of all business activities of the Resort in line with her vision, mission and strategic / business plan
Coordinate the preparation and implementation of the strategic / business plan, management plans, annual operating plans and budgets
Provide overall guidance and support to management and other staff on the day-to-day operations of the Resort
Ensure that all resources (financial and non-financial) of the Resort are effectively and efficiently managed by maintaining sound financial controls, prudent procedures, adequate records, and accountability standards that meet requirements of the Council
Develop and manage an effective marketing and customer call plan for the Resort
Undertake the HR function in liaison with Head Office
Facilitate periodic review and update of policies and procedures in line with legal and regulatory changes, and developments in the business environment and industry
Develop and maintain productive relationships with the business community, government other industry players, and any other stakeholders
Represent the Resort in meetings and forums related to the industry
Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelors Degree in Hotel Management or a post graduate diploma in Hotel management
5 years experience in a similar position
Other Competences:
Self driven
Demonstrable marketing, customer service and public relations competences
Clear financial and human resource management experience
Resource and business management capacities
Innovative and quality conscious
Computer literate
11. Administrative Secretary - Nyanza Region, Kisumu
(REF: AS - NR)
Reporting to the Regional Coordinator, this position is responsible for providing administrative support to the Region.
Duties and Responsibilities:
In charge of the Regional office’s secretariat,: i.e., documentation, record keeping, typing reports, office stationery purchases, telephone, fax, e-mail communication and minute taking
In liaison with Regional Coordinator, ensure the proper maintenance of Regional motor vehicle (s)
Maintain cordial relations with the membership, stakeholders and other publics that interact with the office
Enhance the Council’s image by ensuring that Regional office (s) are kept clean and tidy at all times
Maintain the Regional office diary
Maintain petty cash, office float and do the necessary banking duties
Provide logistics support to Regional office staff
Minimum Qualifications:
Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE)
Diploma in Secretarial Studies or Business Studies
2 years experience in a similar position
Other Competencies:
Excellent computer skills
Strong interpersonal skills
Communication and organizational skills
A good sense of integrity and confidentiality
Flexibility and ability to multi-task
Ready to work under pressure
12. Regional Coordinator - Nyanza Region, Kisumu
(REF: RC – NR)
Reporting to the Senior Programme Officer - Operations, this position is responsible for facilitating the planning and implementation of the Council's work in Nyanza Region with particular emphasis on programme delivery, resource mobilization and financial accountability. NCCK Programme work broadly focuses on Governance, Social Services, Emergencies and Capacity Building for its Membership.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Coordinate all Council’s work in the Region
Facilitate partnerships and networks between the Council and the Membership, communities, government and other stakeholders within the Region
Secretary to the Regional Committee and Regional Conference.
Prepare and administer regional budgets
Prepare and / or review regional work plans and reports and send the same to Head Office in a timely manner
Facilitate resource identification and mobilisation in the Region
Initiate and support resource mobilisation efforts in the Region
Co-ordinate and monitor programme activities in the Region and ensure proper feedback to the Head Office
Provide leadership and direction to the staff in the Region by allocating tasks and responsibilities, managing performance and recommending training needs
Responsible for the Council’s resources in the Region
Represent the Council in all relevant fora in the Region and elsewhere
Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelors Degree in Humanities or Social Sciences
High computer literacy
4 years experience in training, capacity building, advocacy and community engagements
Other Competencies:
Demonstrable Christian maturity
Work experience with churches and communities
Proven management capacities
Leadership and administration skills
Planning, monitoring and training capacities
Skills in resource mobilization
Basic accounting
Strong public relations and communication skills
A valid driving license
13. Chef - Jumuia Guest House, Nakuru
(REF: CH – JGH)
Reporting to the Resort Manager, this position will be responsible for planning the menu for the resort and ensuring that food and beverages meet the required quality standards profitably. Duties and Responsibilities:
Maintaining optimum staff schedules, operating equipment stock level and providing staff with quality working tools
Menu planning and management to ensure efficient food dispensing, service and presentation in order to meet guest and staff satisfaction
Maintain a conducive working environment for the kitchen staff so as to provide food service to guest and staff satisfaction
Ensure costs and quality are controlled so as to meet departmental budget
Ensure proper usage of friendly products, water and energy, as well as proper waste management for the purpose of maintaining environmental conservation and hygiene
Minimum Qualifications:
Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE)
Diploma in Food Production
3 years experience as a Sous Chef or Chef de Parti-Saucier in an environment that offers national and international cuisine
Other Competencies:
Ability to work under pressure
Creativity and innovativeness
Ability to work with minimum supervision
Strong interpersonal skills
Team player
Willing to learn
14. Driver - Kakuma Refugee Camp
(REF. D – KRC)
Reporting to the Logistics Assistant, the incumbent is responsible for ensuring timely, efficient and safe transportation of authorized persons and deliveries, as well as for maintaining and using Council motor vehicles in a clean and mechanically sound condition within the legal requirements of the government of Kenya.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Ensure that work tickets are maintained for the assigned motor vehicles
Ensure the necessary daily, weekly and monthly preventive maintenance and safety checks are carried out on the assigned vehicles
Monitor maintenance and repair needs of the vehicles and report to the supervisor any faults noted and coordinate rectification of the same
Ensure that all the necessary documentation including license, insurance, others for each vehicle are valid at all times
Undertake fuel requisition and key in all fuel used for the day and analyze the consumption on daily basis
Collect goods and people in good time and ensure safe delivery to designated places
Minimum Qualifications:
At least Form IV – KCSE or equivalent
A valid driving license class BCE
PSV License
Basic skills in motor vehicle mechanics (Grade Test II)
AA Certificate of competence
Certificate of Good Conduct
2 years experience
Other Competencies:
Experience in off road driving especially in Turkana County
Experience driving in big towns – Nairobi is mandatory
Good communication skills
High level of motivation, integrity and commitment
Ability to work for long hours with minimal supervision
Good team player
Qualified and interested candidates should download the NCCK Job Application Form (Click Here to Download), fill it out and send it via email to recruitment [at] ncck.org before 4.00 p.m. on 3rd January 2014.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
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