A Kenyan Job Market
A Kenyan Jobs Market
Product
Safety and Compliance Specialist vacancy
Job
description
Dow
(NYSE: DOW) combines the power of science and technology to
passionately innovate what is essential to human progress. The
Company is driving innovations that extract value from the
intersection of chemical, physical and biological sciences to help
address many of the world's most challenging problems such as the
need for clean water, clean energy generation and conservation, and
increasing agricultural productivity. Dow's integrated,
market-driven, industry-leading portfolio of specialty chemical,
advanced materials, agrosciences and plastics businesses delivers a
broad range of technology-based products and solutions to customers
in approximately 180 countries and in high growth sectors such as
packaging, electronics, water, coatings and agriculture. In 2013, Dow
had annual sales of more than $57 billion and employed approximately
53,000 people worldwide. The Company's more than 6,000 products are
manufactured at 201 sites in 36 countries across the globe.
References to "Dow" or the "Company" mean The Dow
Chemical Company and its consolidated subsidiaries unless otherwise
expressly noted. More information about Dow can be found at
www.dow.com
We
currently have a challenging opportunity for a Product
Safety and Compliance Specialist (m/f)
The
EMEA EH&S and Sustainability organization has a job opportunity
for a Product Safety Specialist (PSS) for Africa reporting to the
Associate EHS&S Regulatory Director EMEA.
The
EMEA Product Safety organization provides product safety and
expertise and supports all Dow businesses to ensure that products are
manufactured and placed on the market in compliance with national,
local and Dow requirements. The PSS for Africa is responsible for
supporting the business growth in this area with increasing
regulatory complexity and requirements by understanding/interpreting
national and local product EH&S regulations, monitoring EHS
product regulatory developments, establishing the necessary external
networks for advocacy, and being the main local Dow contact for EH&S
product regulations in case of inspections or other enforcement
actions by the local authorities. The PSS for Africa will also
perform internal product regulatory assessments and provide
assistance in petitioning for registrations/permits and will be
responsible for relevant reporting. In the area of hazard
communication, the PSS will provide local expertise to global Hazard
Communication program. In the area of product stewardship, the PSS
will assist businesses in addressing customer regulatory inquiries;
provide appropriate product stewardship training to business
partners, distributors and customers; and support business risk
management for new applications and products.
In
addition the first EHS&S Product safety role in Africa is
expected to assess and advise the Dow organization on the needs for
additional resources on the continent and options analysis and
recommendations for structuring those roles in Africa
Key
responsibilities include:
- To
provide country-specific assistance and guidance to businesses and
other functions to ensure compliance with Dow’s Global Product
Stewardship Management Standard and applicable EH&S-related
product regulations in the area of responsibility.
- To
monitor relevant regional/national/local product legislative and
regulatory developments, such as new regulations and emerging short
and long term trends that may have an impact on Dow businesses.
- To
lead and/or assist with advocacy efforts to represent the business
interests on new product regulations or regulatory changes with
external stakeholders (e.g. industry trade associations, regulatory
agencies, etc.) and to support the businesses in specific, product
and/or application related advocacy efforts.
- To
provide interpretations of product regulations and to communicate to
the relevant Dow business clients, country leadership and EH&S
leadership on local regulatory developments and emerging short and
long term regulatory trends.
- To
provide assistance to the businesses to develop the appropriate
documentation and tools to enable them to efficiently communicate
with their customers on national or regional product regulatory
matters.
- To
be the local Dow EH&S product regulatory resource for customers,
authorities, industry associations and the Dow sales force.
- To
handle product registrations/notifications/reporting, i.e.: Country
specific product registrations, as well as application-specific
dossiers and other declarations, as applicable by country.
- To
support hazard communication needs of all businesses by providing
expertise, interpretations and assessments of national and local
hazard communication requirements.
- Provide
product stewardship training to business partners, distributors and
customers.
- Support
EH&S business risk assessment/management needed for new
applications and products.
- To
support new business development and product and business growth,
e.g. integration of new acquisitions, Joint Ventures where Dow is
providing EH&S Product Regulatory services, etc
Desired
Skills and Experience
- Bachelor
or Master’s degree, preferably in science or engineering
discipline, with a minimum of 3-5 years of industrial experience in
chemical or related industry minimum (5-10 years of experience is
preferred)
- Excellent
written and verbal communication skills
- Proven
ability to work independently, cross-business, cross-function, with
remote reporting lines
- Ability
to prioritize and manage multiple projects
- Flexible
and team oriented with excellent interpersonal and conflict
resolution skills
- Experience
in the EH&S Product Regulatory field is an advantage,
particularly in the chemical industry or a closely related industry
- Expected
travel: up to 50%
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United
Nations Administrative officer vacancy
Job
Title: ADMINISTRATIVE
OFFICER (PROJECT), P4
Department/
Office: United
Nations Office at Nairobi
19
February 2014
Job
Opening number: 14-ADM-UNON-32639-R-NAIROBI
(E)
Org.
Setting and Reporting
The
United Nations Office at Nairobi (UNON) is the UN headquarters in
Africa and the representative office of the Secretary-General. We
support programme implementation of the United Nations Environment
Programme (UNEP) and the UN Human Settlements Programme (UNHABITAT)
globally, as well as other UN offices in Kenya, by providing
administrative, conference and information services (www.unon.org).
This post is located in the Office of the Director, Division of
Administrative Services, (DAS) at the Nairobi duty station
Responsibilities
Under
the direct supervision of the Director, DAS, the incumbent will
perform the following functions: 1.Human
Resource Management: Initiate and coordinate actions covering the
entire span of human resource activities, e.g., recruitment,
placement, promotion, performance appraisal, vacancies, job
classification reviews, separation of staff members, training;
Provide expert advice with respect to conditions of service, duties
and responsibilities, and privileges and entitlements under the Staff
Rules and Regulations; Represent the Division at Departmental Panels
and appointment bodies; Reviews post incumbency reports for purposes
of vacancy management and staffing table control; Lead, oversee and
coordinate the preparation and implementation of the work program and
budget to ensure compatibility with work priorities and objectives,
taking into account the most effective use of resources. 2. Budget
and Finance: Initiate and conduct studies to improve budget reporting
systems and cost-effective utilization of program resource; Monitor
and control budgetary allocations through regular reviews; drafts
routine and ad hoc outputs; and provide effective monitoring reports
and data; Identify deviations from plans and proposes corrective
measures; Establish and maintain a set of sound policies, procedures,
standards and tools which are consistent with UN policy and
practices. 3. General Administration: Implement and monitor support
services, including procurement of supplies and services; transport,
travel and, communications, engineering and information technology
support; and provision of local utilities and service requirements;
Supervise staff team and/or provide advice to others on human
resource administration, financial administration and management
information issues and practices to colleagues; Produce major/complex
reports for management; Provide expert guidance and leadership to
more junior staff. 4. Perform other related duties as may be assigned
Competencies
•Professionalism:
Knowledge of administrative, budgetary, financial and human resources
policies and procedures. Ability to apply various United Nations
administrative rules and regulations in work situations. Conceptual
analytical and evaluative skills to conduct independent research and
analysis. Ability to identify issues, formulate opinions, make
conclusions and recommendations. Shows pride in work and in
achievements; is conscientious and efficient in meeting commitments,
observing deadlines and achieving results; is motivated by
professional rather than personal concerns; shows persistence when
faced with difficult problems or challenges; remains calm in
stressful situations.
•Communication:
Speaks and writes clearly and effectively; listens to others,
correctly interprets messages from others and responds appropriately;
asks questions to clarify, and exhibits interest in having two-way
communication; tailors language, tone, style and format to match
audience; demonstrates openness in sharing information and keeping
people informed.
•Teamwork:
Works collaboratively with colleagues to achieve organizational
goals; solicits input by genuinely valuing others' ideas and
expertise; is willing to learn from others; places team agenda before
personal agenda; supports and acts in accordance with final group
decision, even when such decisions may not entirely reflect own
position; shares credit for team accomplishments and accepts joint
responsibility for team shortcomings.
•Planning&
Organizing: Develops clear goals that are consistent with agreed
strategies; identifies priority activities and assignments; adjusts
priorities as required; allocates appropriate amount of time and
resources for completing work; foresees risks and allows for
contingencies when planning; monitors and adjusts plans and actions
as necessary; uses time efficiently.
Education
Advanced
university degree (Master's degree or equivalent) in business or
public administration, finance, accounting, law or related area. A
first-level university degree in combination with qualifying
experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.
Work
Experience
A
minimum of seven years of progressively responsible experience in
administration, finance, accounting, human resources management or
related field. Qualifying years of experience are calculated
following the receipt of the first level university degree recognized
by the United Nations.
Languages
English
and French are the working languages of the United Nations
Secretariat. For this position fluency in oral and written English is
required. Working knowledge of another UN language is desirable
Assessment
Method
Evaluation
of qualified candidates may include an assessment exercise which will
be followed by competency-based interview.
Special
Notice
This
position is funded for an initial period of one year and may be
subject to extension.
Staff
members are subject to the authority of the Secretary-General and to
assignment by him or her. In his context, all staff are expected to
move periodically to new functions in their careers in accordance
with established rules and procedures.1.All applicants are strongly
encouraged to apply on-line as soon as possible after the job opening
has been posted and well before the deadline stated in the job
opening. On-line applications will be acknowledged where an email
address has been provided.
2.
If you do not receive an e-mail acknowledgement within 24 hours of
submission, your application may not have been received. In such
cases, please resubmit the application, if necessary. If the problem
persists, please seek technical assistance through the Inspira "Need
Help?" link.
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UNEP
Financial
management officer vacancy
FINANCIAL
MANAGEMENT OFFICER, (Project Post), P3
United
Nations Environment Programme
Deadline
21
February 2014
Org.
Setting and Reporting
The
United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) is the United Nations
systems designated entity for addressing environmental issues at the
global and regional level. Its mandate is to coordinate the
development of environmental policy consensus by keeping the global
environment under review and bringing emerging issues to the
attention of governments and the international community for
action.UNEP’s Division of Environmental Policy Implementation
(DEPI) works with international and national partners, providing
technical assistance and advisory services for the implementation of
environmental policy, and strengthening the environmental management
capacity of developing countries and countries with economies in
transition (http://www.unep.org). The Fund Management Officer will be
responsible for managing and monitoring specific UNEP DEPI GEF
projects, recommending courses of action to the Branch Coordinator,
FMO, and the substantive programme manager regarding these projects;
and carrying out general management and administrative
responsibilities related to the specific projects for which he/she is
responsible.This post is located in UNEP/DEPI at the Nairobi duty
station.
Responsibilities
Within
delegated authority and under the direct supervision of the Fund
Programme Management Officer (FMO) and the functional supervision of
the Chief, Office for Operation Section (OFO), the incumbent will be
responsible for the following duties:
A.
Participate in preparing project documents and revisions by:
•
Ensuring
that project proposals are in line with GEF and UNEP requirements and
within resources allocated to the project and its GEF approved
budget;
•
Drafting
project documents and revisions in conjunction with Programme
Officers, ensuring that the project documents/revisions are coherent
and correspond with the agreed format;
•
Ensuring
that project documents/revisions are formulated and managed within
the UNEP and the UN Financial Regulations and Rules;
•
Corresponding
with external executing/collaborating bodies during preparation of
project documents/revisions; and
•
Checking
and clearing project documents/revisions before processing them
internally and externally, including submission to PRC.
B.
Monitor the use of resources and progress of projects by:
•
Certifying
availability of funds against financial resources;
•
Requesting
Finance Section to disburse funds to implementing bodies in line with
project requirements;
•
Soliciting
financial and progress reports from implementing partners;
•
Checking
financial and progress reports and querying discrepancies;
•
Monitoring,
checking and follow up of project receivable balances;
•
Checking
project accounts to ensure that obligations/expenditures are
correctly reflected and requesting rectification where necessary;
•
Drawing
attention to poor flow or shortfall of resources and requesting
action (formal or informal) of the UNEP/DEPI Senior Fund Programme
Management Officer;
•
Advising
the UNEP/DEPI Senior Fund Programme Management Officer to request
additional funds for projects, based on disbursement needs; and
•
Providing
input to monthly statistics of trust fund resources to keep track of
resources flows.
C.
Report on use of resources by:
•
Providing
reports on income and expenditure against trust fund resources for
meetings of GEF Council and Governing Council;
•
Providing
input to Chief of BFMS’ submissions to the Committee of Permanent
Representatives, the UNEP/DEPI Director's submissions to the
Secretariat, Executive Director or senior management;
•
Providing
responses for fund management aspect of projects to Internal and
External Auditors; and
D.
Propose courses of action to the Head of the relevant unit, UNEP/DEPI
Director and Chief, BFMS by:
•
Analyzing
GEF project proposals and proposing amendments, as necessary;
•
Drafting
and/or clearing Letters of Agreement/Memoranda of Understanding with
implementing bodies;
•
Ensuring
consistency with regard to policies on management of GEF projects and
flagging inconsistencies or anomalies in this respect (such as
differences in reporting practices, etc); and
•
Proposing
solutions to problems on the basis of regulations and established
practices.
E.
General administration which involves:
•
Ensuring
that obligating documents are prepared and payments made in line with
UN financial regulations;
•
Acting
as Payments Officer, when required, at meetings and tracking
disbursement of funds for participants' tickets and DSA;
•
Acting
as a back-up for other FMOs managing GEF trust fund projects and
other UNEP/DEPI trust fund projects during their absence;
•
Checking
accounts and liquidating obligations; and
•
Attending
weekly meetings for exchange of information and discussing practices
and procedures related to Fund.
Competencies
Professionalism:
Knowledge and understanding of theories, concepts and approaches
relevant to particular sector, functional area or other specialized
field. Ability to identify issues, analyze and participate in the
resolution of issues/problems. Ability to develop sources for data
collection. Conceptual analytical and evaluative skills to conduct
independent research and analysis, including familiarity with and
experience in the use of various research sources, including
electronic sources on the internet, intranet and other databases.
Ability to apply judgment in the context of assignments given, plan
own work and manage conflicting priorities. Shows pride in work and
in achievements; Demonstrates professional competence and mastery of
subject matter; Is conscientious and efficient in meeting
commitments, observing deadlines and achieving results; Is motivated
by professional rather than personal concerns; Shows persistence when
faced with difficult problems or challenges; Remains calm in
stressful situations.
•
Communication:
Speaks
and writes clearly and effectively; Listens to others, correctly
interprets messages from others and responds appropriately; Asks
questions to clarify, and exhibits interest in having two-way
communication; Tailors language, tone, style and format to match
audience; Demonstrates openness in sharing information and keeping
people informed.
•
Teamwork:
Works collaboratively with colleagues to achieve organizational
goals; Solicits input by genuinely valuing others’ ideas and
expertise; Is willing to learn from others; Places team agenda before
personal agenda; Supports and acts in accordance with final group
decision, even when such decisions may not entirely reflect own
position; Shares credit for team accomplishments and accepts joint
responsibility for team shortcomings.
•
Technological
Awareness: Keeps abreast of available technology; Understands
applicability and limitation of technology to the work of the office;
Actively seeks to apply technology to appropriate tasks; Shows
willingness to learn new technology.
Education
Advanced
university degree (Master’s degree or higher) in, financial
management, accounting, public or business administration, or
economics with specialization in accounting, administration,
budgeting or programme management and evaluation. A first university
degree with a combination of two years professional and academic
qualifications may be accepted in lieu of the advanced degree
Work
Experience
At
least 5 years experience in financial and administrative management
and planning of which minimum three years in large public or private
international organizations; Experience in budget planning and
monitoring analysis and the use of management information systems
desirable. Qualifying years of experience are calculated following
the receipt of the first level university degree recognized by the
United Nations.
Languages
English
and French are the working languages of the UNEP. For the post
advertised, fluency in oral and written English is required.
Knowledge of other UN languages an asset
Assessment
Method
Evaluation
of qualified candidates for this position will include a substantive
assessment which will be followed by a competency-based interview
For
applications more details log on to
https://inspira.un.org/psc/UNCAREERS/EMPLOYEE/HRMS/c/UN_CUSTOMIZATIONS.UN_JOB_DETAIL.GBL?Page=UN_JOB_DETAIL&Action=A&JobOpeningId=31919&
