The Danish Embassy in Nairobi is looking for a new member of staff

Position                                    :     Receptionist/PA

Type of employment            :       Permanent, full time on a local contract

Starting date                          :       TBA

Location                                  :        13 Runda Drive, Runda

Deadline for application     :        July 1, 2022

About Us

The Danish Embassy is part of the Danish Foreign service.  The Embassy covers Kenya and Somalia as well as Eritrea, Seychelles, and Malawi.  The Embassy is an ambitious, high-paced and dynamic workplace with approximately 60 employees, 20 of whom are posted from Denmark.  The Embassy has a flat management structure.

The Embassy is seeking to recruit a dynamic, positive and service-minded Receptionist/PA. The successful candidate will be working in the Somalia Team and as PA to the Danish Ambassador to Somalia. 

The main tasks will be: 

• Schedule meetings and manage calendar
• Draft correspondence such as emails, letters
• Provide timely and responsive administrative support 
• Arrange and co-ordinate social events, meetings including managing guest lists
• Take accurate and comprehensive notes at meetings
• Plan travel including flight bookings, accommodation and ground transportation 
• Update of contact lists and distribution lists 
• Filing and record keeping 
• Control of visitors entry into the Embassy in liaison with the guards as well as receive and direct visitors 
• Distribute mail and email from the main inbox
• Coordinate and send out invitations for functions 
• Assist with updating of the embassy website and the internal MFA site 
• Office stationery refill 
• Kitchen/toiletries supplies and supervision of support staff 
• Receive and direct calls appropriately to the relevant staff, take messages and make outgoing calls 
• Liaise with relevant kitchen staff in order to prepare tea/coffee, etc.
• Dispatch mails / parcels 
• Act as back-up for the receptionist and PA for the Danish Ambassador to Kenya 
• Other secretarial and administrative related tasks and duties

Required Qualifications

• A Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration or Business Management. 
• Excellent command of English Language
• Minimum 5 years working experience in similar environment
• Skilled in MS Office programs (Word, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint), and other relevant programmes and applications as well as ability to quickly familiarize oneself with other IT-systems.
• Flexibility and ability to prioritize and plan daily work according to evolving needs, often with short deadlines and shifting tasks.
• Organisational skills and ability to multitask
• Ability to work independently and in a structured and effective manner, with attention to detail and results.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Team player with excellent interpersonal skills, professionalism and maturity, 
• Flexibility, adaptability, tact, diplomacy and high level of integrity
• Ability to work independently and outside working hours if need arises
• Great interpersonal, inter-cultural skills and team player abilities
• Willingness to take on a variety of tasks reflecting changing priorities 
• Experience working in a diplomatic or international organization

Application and recruitment process 

Candidates interested in the position are invited to send a 1-page cover letter and a detailed CV, including 3 references to recruitment@dpckenya.com not later than July 1st, 2022.The email subject should be “Receptionist/PA”.

Any application received after the deadline will not be considered.  

The Embassy of  Denmark encourages all relevant applicants to apply for the position, regardless of their age, gender, ethnicity and personal background.

Any form of canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification.

Female candidates are encouraged to apply.

Disclaimer!

Please be advised that we DO NOT ask for money from applicants at any stage of our recruitment process.

The chosen candidate must present a “No Criminal Record” certificate and pass security clearance by the Danish authorities, prior to appointment.

For more information about the Embassy, please visit our website.

The Embassy of the Kingdom of the Netherlands has an opening in the position of :-

Senior Consular Affairs Officer

Job level: 07, hours per week: 38 (fulltime)

General Description

In the position as Senior Consular Affairs Officer you work in a small team at our Consular Affairs department at the embassy. As the Senior Consular Affairs Officer, you will work on every aspect of the consular work, including those that are more sensitive and complex. You do not merely provide consular services, but you also inform authorities and interested third parties on legislation (and its interpretation) in the assigned field of work, implements specific regulations and performs various sensitive/complex duties.

The senior consular affairs officer fulfills generally formulated assignments (working independently without direct supervision by a superior), enjoying freedom of choice about method of preparation, way of working and implementation. Also, you are granted a large degree of independence as regards personal conduct (in contacts with interested third parties/private individuals) and use of own judgement (assessment of applications for travel documents, for visas and authorizations for temporary stay, etc.).

You work closely with our partners, f.e. our Ministry of Foreign Affairs in the Netherlands, our colleagues at our embassy, VFS, etc., to provide excellent service to our customers.

MAIN TASKS

• Answering general and specific consular questions on any topic, from simple to complex (visa, passport, option procedures, adoption etc.).

• Processing of visa (short and long stay) and passport applications,

• Liaise with the back office at our Ministry of Foreign Affairs in The Hague.

• Processing legalization requests.

• Liaise with DNA specialist to take samples, interviewer for family reunification purposes.

• Conduct civic and naturalization exams.

• Prepare consular statements for Dutch nationals.

• Acquire and update knowledge on all possible consular topics.

• Provide consular assistance to Dutch nationals in need.

RESULT AREAS

1. Consular services

Assessing completeness of applications for, for example, travel documents, visas and authorizations for temporary stay, etc. for compliance with statutory requirements, and checking whether the accompanying documents are complete and accurate.

2. Information and knowledge transfer

Informing authorities and interested third parties on legislation (and its interpretation) in the assigned field of work.

Advising and/or providing information on the interpretation and implementation of regulations in the consular field and associated legislation, the application of legislation and/or ministerial orders and guidelines, and action to be taken to encourage efficient provision of and accounting for consular aid and assistance.

3. Implementation of specific regulations

Providing substantive support by preparing advice and decisions (on nationality issues, recognition, visas, etc.) and, in that connection, gathering information and assessing it in the light of existing legislation, regulations, instructions, guidelines and applicable case law. Keeping the daily financial records, and records of fees and chancery dues.

Competences

• Integrity

• Accuracy

• Initiative

• Empathy

• Result Orientation

• Client Orientation

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The Embassy of the Kingdom of the Netherlands in Nairobi is, besides Kenya, also responsible for Somalia and the Seychelles. The Ambassador is moreover Permanent Representative to UNEP and UN-Habitat. The embassy is an integrated organization that consists of approx. 50 employees, including attachés from several ministries in the Netherlands. The embassy comprises several clusters, which reflect the different areas of responsibility such as  Trade and Investment, Development Cooperation,  Humanitarian assistance, Somalia, Defense, Agriculture, Security, Political and Cultural Affairs, Communication, Consular and General affairs.

The Head of Mission has overall responsibility for the work of the embassy, whilst the Deputy Head of Mission is also head of  Trade & Investment and Development Cooperation clusters. Next to the Deputy Head of Mission a deputy permanent representative for UNEP/Habitat and a deputy ambassador for Somalia are part of the mission.

The Consular Affairs team consists of 2 people and is part of the larger team  General Affairs department in the Embassy.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

Knowledge and field of experience:

• Knowledge of the relevant legislation and regulations (consular matters, visas, chancery dues, etc.) and implementation provisions.

• Knowledge of relevant policy on migration and consular affairs, aspects of implementation in relation to international agreements and national legislation and case law, and the legislation and regulations in force.

• Skill in explaining the legislation applicable to the work.

• Skill in providing advice and drawing up reports.

• Skill in gathering and clarifying information and providing periodic management information.

• Social and communication skills and skill in overcoming differences in interests in direct contact with a wide variety of clients.

• Work in the consular field is always ‘on the move’ and changes regularly. This requires flexibility.

• Good collaborative skills and team player spirit.

Short characterization of the suitable employee:

• Accurate and precise.

• Socially skilled and empathic attitude.

• Able to work independently under limited supervision.

• Able to work under pressure.

• Keen to learn.

• Ability to work in a multicultural

• Excellent team player.

Level of education:

• Higher professional level.

• Relevant experience.

• Knowledge of consular rules and regulations is an advantage.

• Excellent communication skills in Dutch and English. Knowledge of Kiswahili is an advantage.

WHAT CAN WE OFFER?

• An agreement for 38 hours/week.

• End-of-year bonus.

• Option to participate in the (local) healthcare plan.

• A challenging, high level international environment.

• Friendly, open work atmosphere.

IMPORTANT NOTE

The selected candidate will have to have all relevant residence and work permits to live and work in Kenya. In case the selected candidate does not have a residence and/or work permit yet, the candidate will have to apply for one with the relevant authorities in Kenya. Costs for these applications and permits are to be borne by the candidate.

RECRUITMENT PROCESS

Do you meet the criteria and are you interested in the position? Please send your CV and a short cover letter to recruitment@dpckenya.com by 26th June 2022 latest.

About Us

The Danish Embassy is part of the Danish Foreign service.  The Embassy covers Kenya and Somalia as well as Eritrea, Seychelles, and Malawi.  The Embassy is an ambitious, high-paced and dynamic workplace with approximately 60 employees, 20 of whom are posted from Denmark.  The Embassy has a flat management structure.

The Embassy is seeking to recruit Support Staff.   Their main tasks will be:

• Assist in preparing meeting rooms for meetings
• Assist in preparing and serving tea to visitors
• Assist at events and functions at the Ambassadors residences
• Clean workspaces, common areas, offices, hallways
• Responsible for cleaning and sanitizing of bathrooms throughout the day
• Sweep, mop, and buff hardwood floors as required
• Vacuum carpeted areas and furniture
• Dust and polish various surfaces
• Restock bathrooms supplies.
• Responsible for cleaning  windows in offices, meeting rooms, management offices, etc
• Dusting, disinfecting and polishing of surfaces and furniture as required
• May be required to stock kitchen and meeting room supplies as needed
• Responsible for reporting repairs and replacements encountered when executing daily tasks
• Empty trash bins.
• Be willing to assist with other maintenance, cleaning or support related functions when required
• Contribute to team efforts; exhibit professionalism with visitors and fellow colleagues.
• Keep track of cleaning schedule.

Required qualifications

• Should have a High School qualification or its equivalent.
• Should have at least basic knowledge of cleaning products, including chemicals/supplies and methods used in office cleaning
• Experience in serving/waiting during functions will be an added advantage
• Part of the work of the support staff is to ensure safety, so they should have basic safety knowledge
• It is also useful that they can operate automatic floor scrubbing machines, floor buffers, and wet/dry vacuums
• Good communication skills to effectively follow written or verbal instructions
• Should be able to pay attention to detail in order to perform their job successfully
• Must also be organized individuals with the ability to follow a schedule and adapt to changing schedules or routines
• The job of a support staff is manually inclined, so it is important that they are energetic in order to be able to reach, stretch, bend, and walk during daily routine, and stand for a long duration of time with ease
• Must have strong work ethics, be reliable and pay attention to detail.
• Be a great team player

Application and recruitment process

Candidates interested in the position are invited to send a 1-page cover letter and a CV, including 1 reference to recruitment@dpckenya.com  not later than 18thApril 2022.  The email subject should be “Support Staff”.

The Embassy of Denmark encourages all relevant applicants to apply for the position, regardless of their age, gender, ethnicity and personal background.

Female candidates are encouraged to apply.

Any form of canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification.

About Us

The Danish Embassy is part of the Danish Foreign service.  The Embassy covers Kenya and Somalia as well as Eritrea, Seychelles, and Malawi.  The Embassy is an ambitious, high-paced and dynamic workplace with approximately 60 employees, 20 of whom are posted from Denmark.  The Embassy has a flat management structure.

The Danish Embassy in Nairobi is seeking to recruit a Chef for the Danish Ambassador’s Residence.

 The main tasks will be:

• Organize and prepare breakfasts, lunches, dinners and receptions for formal and informal events at the residence and occasionally at the Danish Chancellery
• Assist at events at the other Danish Ambassador’s residence
• Create menu items, recipes and develop international foods/dishes
• Prepare and cook high quality dishes
• Ensure food quality and excellent standards are maintained for all dishes created
• Ensure that food products, presentation and plating are of the highest quality and are prepared to serve in a timely manner – including for VIPs.
• Managing kitchen stocks by determining food inventory needs, stocking and ordering including on-line
• Ensure proper overview of expenses and prepare budgets for different kinds of events
• Supervising, motivating and working closely with other Chefs of all levels
• Being responsible for food hygiene practices
• Being updated on culinary trends – local and international
• Ensuring the kitchen meets all regulations including sanitary and food safety guidelines
• Any other duties that may be assigned from time to time

Required qualifications 

• 5-10 years professional Chef experience
• Have solid knowledge of local and international cuisine
• Have good knowledge of wines
• Have good knowledge in baking including bread and cakes
• Ability to prepare for conferences for up to 50 pax
• Flexible and ready for short-notice events
• Relevant education certificates
• Competent level of English spoken and written
• Valid driving licence
• Responsible, flexible and loyal
• High level of integrity
• Ability to work independently and outside working hours if need arises
• Great interpersonal, inter-cultural skills and team player abilities
• Ability to handle multiple tasks and work under pressure
• Experience working in a diplomatic or international organization is not a requirement, but will be considered an added advantage

Employment conditions

• Permanent, full time employment on a local contract based on the relevant legally binding labour market rules of Kenya and Embassy policy/staff rules
• Entitlement to 25 working days of paid holiday per full calendar year
• Salary will reflect qualifications, relevant experience and proven work-related results
• As part of your salary you will be covered by a workplace pension scheme
• Reasonable coverage of sickness expenses for staff and dependant family members

Application and recruitment process

Candidates interested in the position are invited to send a 1-page cover letter and a detailed CV, including 3 references to recruitment@dpckenya.com not later than 23^rd March 2022 The email subject should be “CHEF”.

The Embassy of Denmark encourages all relevant applicants to apply for the position, regardless of their age, gender, ethnicity and personal background. 

 Female candidates are encouraged to apply.

 Any form of canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification.

About Us

The Danish Embassy is part of the Danish Foreign service.  The Embassy covers Kenya and Somalia as well as Eritrea, Seychelles, and Malawi.  The Embassy is an ambitious, high-paced and dynamic workplace with approximately 60 employees, 20 of whom are posted from Denmark.  The Embassy has a flat management structure.

The Embassy is seeking to recruit a dynamic, positive and service-minded Driver. The successful candidate will be working in the Secretariat, Protocol and Logistics team.

 As a Driver the main tasks will be:

• Drive Embassy staff
• Ensure that relevant vehicles are serviced regularly and are in good condition
• Keep vehicle log books, take care of vehicle cleaning and fuelling
• Pick official guests from the airport
• Provide other logistics and delivery services for the Embassy
• Assist in the reception
• Assist with documentation and other practical services at the Embassy
• Drive staff to field visits and other related tasks
• Any other duties as assigned by the Team Leader

The successful candidate is however, expected to show the flexibility required for optimal handling of the entire portfolio of the Embassy and thus be ready to handle tasks outside their daily portfolio.

Required qualifications

• Relevant education certificate
• Valid driving licence – category B, C, E
• 10 years professional driving experience – experience with driving armoured cars will be considered an advantage
• Good command of English language
• IT proficiency
• Responsible, flexible and loyal
• High level of integrity
• Ability to work independently and outside working hours if need arises
• Great interpersonal, inter-cultural skills and team player abilities
• Ability to handle multiple tasks and work under pressure
• Willingness to take on a variety of tasks reflecting changing priorities of the Embassy
• Experience working in a diplomatic or international organization is not a requirement, but will be considered an added advantage

 We offer

• An exciting, inter-cultural and dynamic work environment with a wide range of diverse tasks
• Interesting and stimulating tasks under the supervision of the Team Leader
• A large degree of independent responsibility

 Employment conditions

• Permanent, full-time employment on a local contract based on the relevant legally binding labour market rules of Kenya and Embassy policy/staff rules
• Entitlement to 25 working days of paid holiday per full calendar year
• Salary will reflect qualifications, relevant experience and proven work-related results
• As part of your salary, you will be covered by a workplace pension scheme
• Reasonable coverage of sickness expenses for staff and dependant family members
• Ability to work independently and at the hours needed outside usual working hours

Application and recruitment process

Candidates interested in the position are invited to send a 1-page cover letter and a detailed CV, including 3 references to recruitment@dpckenya.com not later than 23^rd March 2022. The email subject should be “DRIVER”.

Any application received after the deadline will not be considered.

The Embassy of Denmark encourages all relevant applicants to apply for the position, regardless of their age, gender, ethnicity and personal background.

 Any form of canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification.

 Female candidates are encouraged to apply.

 Disclaimer!

Please be advised that we DO NOT ask for money from applications at any stage of our recruitment process.

The chosen candidate must present a “No Criminal Record” certificate and pass security clearance by the Danish authorities, prior to appointment.

For more information about the Embassy, please visit our website.

Background

The Royal Danish Embassy in Nairobi represents Denmark in Kenya and manages development and stabilization cooperation and follows political developments. The Embassy also promotes green growth and trade between Denmark and Kenya, supports regional cooperation in East Africa, and has a consular and visa section.

The Embassy is seeking to recruit a Programme Staff  – Gender and Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights (SRHR) who will be part of the Governance and Health Team. The team implements a range of thematic programs under Denmark’s Kenya strategic framework for the period 2021-25. The programme staff will deliver towards the following objective under the Strategic Framework: 

• Democratic governance, human rights and equitable access to services: Strengthen democratic participation and citizen engagement, protection of human rights, including sexual and reproductive health and rights, access to justice as well as delivery of equitable public services through the implementation of the Constitution and devolution, and Strategic Framework Outcome 

Specifically, the programme staff will be responsible for implementing the development engagement “Accelerate – working towards the three zeros: Strengthened respect for and improved Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights SRHR and decrease in gender-based violence (GBV)”. In addition, the programme staff will support the aspects of the development engagement on Civil Society, Democratic Governance and Human Rights that relate to gender equality, women’s inclusion, political participation and access to justice.

Reporting: The programme staff will report to the Team Leader of the Governance and Health Team.

Key Responsibilities

• Responsible for managing the “Accelerate” engagement between the Embassy, Population Service International (PSI), Population Support Kenya (PSK), and Nairobi Gender Violence Recovery Center (GVRC). This includes handling all dialogue, administration, budget/financial and performance management, overseeing monitoring & evaluation (M&E) of this engagement.
• Serve as the Embassy’s gender Focal Point and work across the Embassy to inform overall political dialogue between Denmark and Kenya and provide support to colleagues and external stakeholders in relation to gender and SRHR.
• Responsible for timely closing of development engagements.
• Provide support and back-up to other colleagues as needed.
• Liaise with other colleagues within the Embassy and the Danish Ministry of Foreign Affairs more broadly to ensure strong linkages and synergies between related programmes and policy efforts on health, human rights, participation, gender equality, women’s political inclusion, empowerment of socially excluded groups such as LGBT+ persons and access to justice.
• Contribute to Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability and Learning (MEAL) activities. 
• Build and actively use a relevant network to take forward the Embassy’s agenda on gender and human rights more broadly, including within government, civil society, development partners, think tanks and research institutions, private sector.
• Identify opportunities for communication and public diplomacy
• Participate in coordination meetings and other relevant coordination mechanisms.
• Plan and conduct periodic field trips to various locations in Kenya.
• Contribute to reporting and responding to requests from the Danish Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Embassy senior management as well as to the preparation of various high level visits.
• Other duties as assigned.

Education and Desired Experience

• Relevant master’s degree (ideally gender studies, development studies, political science, public health or similar).
• At least 5 progressive years working experience in programme management in gender related aspects of development with good knowledge of results-based management, administration, financial management, monitoring and evaluation.
• Experience working for and/or interacting with development partners (‘donors’) and/or international or multilateral organizations.
• Proven and solid understanding of gender (SRHR, GBV, equality, inclusive participation) and the interplay between governance, human rights, health and development.
• Extensive experience in project management of major development programmes, including project cycle management and notable experience in financial monitoring of large budgets. 
• Experience with writing analytical briefs and policy notes and with driving policy and programmatic change based on state-of-the-art technical standards.
• Skilled in MS Office programs (Word, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint), and other relevant programmes and applications as well as ability to quickly familiarize oneself with other IT-systems.

Skills, Knowledge and personal qualities

• Experience with a fast paced and constantly changing work environment.
• Flexibility and ability to prioritize and plan daily work according to evolving needs, often with short deadlines and shifting tasks.
• Ability to work independently and in a structured and effective manner, with attention to detail and results.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Team player with excellent interpersonal skills, motivated by cooperating with a diverse mix of professionals and different cultures. Ability to build and maintain networks. 
• Professionalism and maturity, understanding of what it means to work for a political organization.

How to Apply:

Interested individuals are invited to submit a 1-page Letter of Motivation and a CV to the Dynamic People Consulting Limited to recruitment@dpckenya.com  not later than (14th September 2021).

The email subject should be “PROGRAMME STAFF – GENDER AND SRHR

Please note that we will not consider late applications.

The Royal Danish Embassy encourages all relevant applicants to apply for the position, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, personal background, etc.

Any form of canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification.

The successful candidate must present a “No Criminal Record” and pass the security clearance prior to appointment.

General Summary:

Our client is looking for a technical sales representative who will be tasked with achieving maximum sales profitability, growth, and account penetration within an assigned territory and/or market segment by effectively selling the company’s products and/or related services. The successful candidate will be expected to personally contact and secures new business accounts/customers.

CORE FUNCTIONS:

• Promotes/sells/secures orders from existing and prospective customers through a relationship-based approach.
• Demonstrates products and services to existing/potential customers and assists them in selecting those best suited to their needs.

DETAILS OF FUNCTION:

• Establish, develop, and maintain business relationships with current customers and prospective customers in the assigned territory/market segment to generate new business for the organization’s products.

• Submit orders by referring to price lists and product literature, deliver goods to customers as need be and collect all the overdue accounts.

• Make telephone calls and in-person visits and conducts presentations to existing and prospective customers.
• Research sources for developing prospective customers and for information to determine their potential.
• Develop clear and effective written proposals/quotations for current and prospective customers.
• Expedite the resolution of customer problems and complaints.
• Coordinate sales effort with marketing, sales management, accounting, logistics, and technical service groups.
• Analyze the territory/market’s potential and determines the value of existing and prospective customers value to the organization.
• Create and manage a customer value plan for existing customers highlighting profile, share, and value opportunities.
• Identify advantages and compares the organization’s products/services.
• Plan and organize personal sales strategy by maximizing the Return on Time Investment for the territory/segment.
• Supply management with oral and written reports on customer needs, problems, interests, competitive activities, and potential for new products and services
• Contribute to team effort by accomplishing related Targets as needed
• Monitor competition by gathering current marketplace information on pricing, products, new products, delivery schedules, merchandising techniques, etc.
• Recommend changes in products, services, and policies by evaluating results and competitive developments.
• Keep abreast of product applications, technical services, market conditions, competitive activities, advertising, and promotional trends through the reading of pertinent literature and consulting with marketing and technical service areas.
• Participate in trade shows and conventions. And any other business as delegated by the management.

REPORTING:

Reports directly to the Sales Manager.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Must possess a minimum of 2-3 years’ hand on experience in the sales of capital goods ie tools equipment, machinery, or services to end-users (B2C)
• Must be below 33years
• Must possess a University degree in Marketing (Technical degree preferred)
• They must have demonstrated an aptitude for problem-solving; ability to determine solutions for customers (consultative sales approach).
• Must be results-orientated and able to work both independently and within a team environment.
• Must possess excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficiency in using Microsoft Office Suite applications and contact management software.

Skills/Qualifications:

• Customer Service, Meeting Sales Goals, Closing Skills, Territory Management, Prospecting Skills, Negotiation, Self-Confidence, Product Knowledge, Presentation Skills, Client Relationships, Motivation for Sales.
• Possess a valid driver’s license.

Salary

Kes 40,000/= gross plus commission.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

How to Apply

Interested individuals are invited to submit a 1-page Cover Letter, a CV to recruitment@dpckenya.com  not later than31st July 2021.

The email subject should be “Technical Sales Representative”

We are looking to recruit a Senior Human Resource Consultant. The overall role of the Human Resource Consultant will be to provide day to day human resource services and support in the areas of recruitment and human resource consulting per the clients’ requirements as well as source for additional clients and grow the business.

Job Responsibilities

• Source for recruitment and human resource consulting projects.
• Meet with clients to understand their recruitment needs;
• Supervise the recruitment process from creation of the adverts to drafting and presenting a recruitment report.
• Liaising with clients on selection of candidates to be interviewed and ensuring second interviews with the client are scheduled and subsequently conducted.
• Scheduling psychometric assessments (if applicable).
• Following up with clients for final selection of candidate(s).
• Conducting reference checks on candidates.
• Liaising with various clients to understand their organizational needs.
• Carrying out organizational reviews, design and development for various clients.
• Performing job analysis and job evaluations.
• Undertaking salary surveys and job grading.
• Carrying out skills gap analysis/ skills assessment.
• Developing performance management systems for various clients.
• Developing human resource policies and procedures.
• Planning and on occasion delivering training as is requested by the clients.

Office Administration

• Responding to Request for Proposals, Expressions of Interest, etc.
• Drafting client contracts, engagement letters for new and existing clients.
• Supervise the updating of personnel files for internal and outsourced staff.
• Processing payroll on generating payslips for both internal and outsourced staff.
• Ensure that clients are invoiced in a correct and timely manner and following up on outstanding payments.
• Upsell the company services to existing clients.
• Receiving invoices and subsequently preparing monthly payments;
• Ensure statutory payments are done on time.
• Supervise the management of petty cash.
• Responding to general enquires.
• Provide weekly reports and other reports to the managing director as requested.
• Social media and website management.
• Supervising the junior staff and the office cleaner.
• Any other duties assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resource Management or relevant field.
• 3 – 5 years’ experience in a similar capacity.
• Good knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite.
• Experience in managing human resource issues for a company with complex and growing human resource needs.
• Experience working in a customer-focused HR function.
• Be a member of the Institute of Human Resource Management (IHRM) or any other recognized professional HR body.
• Possess knowledge and experience of relevant labour laws of Kenya.
• Experience working in a customer focused HR function.
• Possess excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong capacity in managing the recruitment and hiring process for external clients.

How to Apply

Interested individuals are invited to submit a 1-page Cover Letter, a CV and a minimum of 3 professional references to recruitment@dpckenya.com  not later than 25th June 2021.

The email subject should be “SENIOR HR CONSULTANT”

Regional responsibility mobilisation of private capital and innovative financing

 The Embassy of Sweden in Nairobi represents Sweden in Kenya, Somalia, Seychelles and Comoros. The Embassy also represents Sweden in UNEP and UN-HABITAT.

The Embassy represents and advances Swedish policies, interests and values in political and economic relations, development cooperation, trade, and investment promotion, and cultural and information matters. It provides consular services to Swedish nationals and migration services to non-nationals.

Sweden has been actively engaged in Kenya for over 50 years.  Swedish development cooperation with Kenya is governed by the strategy for Sweden’s Development Cooperation in Kenya 2021-2025. Swedish development cooperation with Kenya is to contribute to a better environment, limited climate impact and enhanced resilience, the democratic development of society, and better opportunities for poor people to support themselves. Development cooperation is also to contribute to the prevention of conflicts in Kenyan society. In addition, it is to support a transition from development cooperation to broader economic relations. The Kenya Development Cooperation Section at the Embassy has XX staff and is headed by the Head of Section.

 In addition to the grant support, Swedish development cooperation is engaged in the work of Agenda 2030 to enable mobilisation of additional capital for development and encouraging innovative ways of private sector engagement for global poverty reduction. This is done through different instruments, such as guarantees, public-private development partnership, result-based financing and challenge funds. At the Kenya Development Cooperation Section, there are two persons with the regional responsibilities focusing on this; one is responsible to work with Power Africa and energy-related investments and the second one is covering other sectors. The person we are looking for will work under the direct supervision of the Regional Advisor.

 The Embassy of Sweden/Kenya Development Cooperation Section is looking for a Junior Programme Officer responsible for:

Regional mobilisation of private capital and innovative financing

Main duties

• Analyse markets, sectors, and potential partners to identify possibilities of innovative financing and mobilisation of private capital in different countries in the region.
• Support senior colleagues in the region in daily tasks such as planning, administrating, and following up on contributions, meetings, and proposals.
• To support programme officers in the region to identify and analyse opportunities for mobilisation of capital based on the Swedish development country strategies
• Build relationships and develop networks through interaction and continuous dialogue with a multitude of actors, bilaterally and multilaterally
• Regional travel might be required

 Academic qualifications

• Master’s degree in Economics, Business, Market Development or other equivalent academic backgrounds. Alternatively, a bachelor’s degree with at least 5 years of relevant work experience

 Work experience and core competences

• Previous experience in the development arena or/and in the financial sector, working with either market development, innovative financing, guarantees, result-based finance, challenge funds, Agenda 2030 or other related areas.
• A minimum of three (3) years of working experience in the above areas.
• Demonstrable understanding and experience working with national, regional and international market development.
• Experience in market analysis.
• Experience in planning and administrating projects or/and programs
• Good command of both written and spoken English and French
• Being able to work both independently and in a team

Merits

 Experience in project or/and program management

• A strong understanding of Market Systems Development (M4P)
• Knowledge of the development context in general (including institutional structures, key actors, development strategies, etc.) in relation to financing, market development, agribusiness, green growth and trade.

 Personal attributes

• Dynamic team player able to work with different stakeholders across different focus countries.
• Ability to take initiative as well as work independently.
• Ability to adjust to changing priorities and undertake multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Respect for cultural diversity, with the ability to fit into a diverse team and to establish networks.
• Excellent organizational and communication skills
• Self-motivated with the ability to take initiatives and work unsupervised.
• Ability to communicate and cooperate easily with colleagues.
• Be open to learning new things.

 Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

How to Apply

Interested individuals are invited to submit a 1-page Cover Letter, a CV and a minimum of 3 professional references to recruitment@dpckenya.com  not later than 19^th July 2021.

The email subject should be “JUNIOR PROGRAMME OFFICER

 Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

The contract is a fixed-term contract for 2 years with 6 months probation. Terms and conditions for locally employed staff apply.

 Any form of canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification.

Our client in the architecture sector is looking for an office administrator whose primary responsibility will be to perform administrative and office support activities for multiple supervisors.

Specific duties and responsibilities

• Act as the first point of contact by positively representing the company.
• Provide customers and visitors with information on the company’s services.
• Assist managers and executives with scheduling appointments and events.
• Manage travel and logistics details for staff.
• Prepare event briefing materials for executives.
• Take and record minutes of meetings.
• Manage office petty cash and prepare petty cash addition requests.
• Process expenses and generate and manage correspondence.
• Screen telephones and direct calls to appropriate staff members.
• Independently sort mail and disseminate mail.
• Act as liaison between departments to facilitate communication at the executive level.
• Analyze important data and create reports for the benefit of executives’ review.
• Maintain inventory of office supplies and equipment.
• Expedite procurement of office supplies.
• Prepare periodic staff movement sheets.
• Manage both paper and electronic filing systems.
• Ensure that all departmental deadlines are met.

Qualification

• Minimum of Diploma in Business administration with training in Office Management, or its equivalent.
• Should have a minimum of ten (10) years experience in relevant field(s).
• Extensive software skills are required, as well as internet research abilities and strong communication skills
• Further qualifications and experience are an added advantage.
• A Bachelors’s degree in any subject will be an advantage.

Salary: Kes 60,000/- gross

How to Apply

Interested individuals are invited to submit a 1-page Cover Letter, a CV, and a minimum of 3 professional references to recruitment@dpckenya.com  not later than 20^th June 2021.

The email subject should be “Office Administrator’’

 Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.