1. Job Vacancy: CateressLocation: Kibera, Nairobi
Reports to: Program Manager
Hours: Monday - Friday 7:30am to 4:30pm
Duties and Responsibilities
Controlling stock and inventory of the kitchen store.
Oversee storage & Kitchen hygiene.
Planning menus according to a fixed budget and following guidelines on nutrition and healthy eating.
Monitoring and managing supplies within the budget.
Monitoring the quality of the product and service provided.
Supervising the work of catering staff, including allocation of duties and planning staff shifts and rota.
Ensure respect for the set procedure (Menu schedule, cleaning procedure, equipment use, order organization).
Taking part in organizing special events, overseeing implementation by the catering teams.
Inducting the catering staff on new menu preparation, special diet and general kitchen management.
Ensuring that catering team provides quality service as per established standards.
Ensuring that health and safety standards are maintained in the kitchen.
Ensuring that the catering staff maintain expected standards of personal hygiene.
Oversee the Kitchen organization with a view to optimal resource utilization, hygiene and general operationEducation and Experience
Must be between 30-45years of age.
Must have a Diploma in F & B or Institutional management or Equivalent from a reputable institution
Must be Computer Literate
At least 3 years working experience preferably in a School will be an added advantage.
The ideal candidate must be passionate about working in the slamKey Competencies
Organizational and planning skills
Excellent communication skills
Information gathering and information monitoring skills
Problem analysis and problem solving skills
Judgment and decision-making ability
Initiative
Confidentiality
Attention to detail and accuracy
Flexibility
Comfortable working in informal settlements2. Job Vacancy: School Social Work
Program: Kibera School for Girls
Reports to: Headmistress
Working Hours: Mon-Fri, 7.30am to 4.30pm
Salary: Kshs 30,000(Gross)
Key Responsibilities and Duties
Provide one-on-one counseling and guidance to the KSG students.
Conduct in-take and annual psycho-social assessments of each student.
Manage the two KSG Social Workers.
Oversee the creation and implementation of comprehensive treatment plans for high-need students.Requirements
Have a minimum of a Bachelor's degree in Child Psychology, Social Work or a related field.
Have a minimum of five years experience working as a counselor or social worker with children ages 4-15
Have minimum of two years experience working as a counselor or social worker specifically with children who have experienced trauma
Have a minimum of two years experience managing staff
Have experience working with families
Have a passion for working with children
Be willing to work with children in informal settlements
Have experience working in a school settingFunctional competencies
Good analytical and organizational skills
Good oral and written skills
Organizational skills with experience in inventory management
Conflict resolution skills
Good ethics3. Job Vacancy: Inventory Manager
Location: Kibera & Mathare, Nairobi
Reports to: Program Director
Hours: Monday- Friday, 8am to 5pm
Job Purpose:
The Inventory Manager is responsible for receiving, storing, issuing goods, and managing stock levels at our two sites, in Kibera and Mathare.
He/she is also involved in preparing orders in coordination with the procurement department, maintaining stock records, using computerized systems for recording and managing the flow of inventory.
Duties and Responsibilities
Research the best computerized inventory system for SHOFCO’s needs and oversee the roll-out and ongoing management of the system.
Maintain record of receipts as well as issuance of items.
Responsible for the regular reconciliation of physical stock with the stock in the system.
To oversee that the arrangement of goods has been done in an orderly system within the stock location system so that the stock can be stored easily and retrieved whenever there is a requirement.
Similarly, he/she ensures that the stocks stay physically protected in the storerooms.
To supervise the stock receiving process, the subsequent arrangement of merchandise, material, etc., and consignment so that it can be accessed and identified easily.
Maintain accurate records of all fixed assets and conduct regular review of their condition.
Responsible for keeping a close eye on the movement of stock from in and out of the storerooms in both our sites.
Develops, maintains, and adopts the best operational procedures and practices for inventory control.
Preparing reports on adjustments done to inventories that may be damaged, spoilt, etc., and coordinates the purchasing, inventory and warehousing functions.
Find out discrepancies and determines the root cause for the issue found.
Recommend measures to continually improve methods, performance and quality of service.
Prepare reports on inventory balances, trends and shortages.Functional competencies
Good analytical and organizational skills
Good oral and written skills
Organizational skills with experience in inventory management
Conflict resolution skills
Exemplary ethicsEducation and Experience
Qualified candidate should have
Bachelor’s degree in business related courses related to inventory management
or supply management from a recognized University
At least 3 years experience in a similar position
Knowledge and understanding of procurement process and procedures
Experience with inventory software a plus
The ideal candidate must be passionate about working for a mission-based organization and comfortable working in informal settlements
Able to interact with all levels of employees
The candidate should be readily availableIf you meet the above attributes and qualifications, please submit your CV and a cover letter (in one continuous document) stating your Salary expectation to jobs@shininghopeforcommunities.org not later than 6th March 2015.
