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Wenger backs Ferguson in fixture row

LONDON (AFP) – Arsene Wenger has backed Sir Alex Ferguson’s claim that the Premier League fixture list is unfair and should be changed.

Ferguson has been highly critical this week of the scheduling that has led to his Manchester United side playing a majority of weekend Premier League games away from home following a midweek Champions League clash.

Wenger took the unusual step of agreeing with his longstanding rival after his Arsenal team’s 3-1 FA Cup third round victory over Plymouth Argyle at the Emirates Stadium here Saturday.

The Gunners boss believes Ferguson has a case – and pointed to the imbalance of home fixtures across the four Champions League teams to reinforce his claim.

"I saw Ferguson made the case about fixtures," Arsenal manager Wenger said. "And we checked because we are always curious. And he has a case, and in this case so do we.

"If you take the international fixtures plus the Champions League, everybody has played ten games, six Champions League games and four internationals.

"And after those 10 games, we played eight away games and two at home. Manchester United played nine away games, Chelsea played six games at home and four away. And Liverpool played eight times at home and two away.

"You could argue the biggest disadvantage is not the Champions League but the international games when some of your players play a Wednesday night in Mexico and they cannot even play on Saturday if you kick-off early."

Wenger said the only solution was to change the Premier League fixture list to match the international and Champions League schedules.

"I would think the way to do it is if you play 10 games after Champions League or internationals then everybody plays five games at home and five away.

"But you have some teams playing eight or nine away and some teams playing eight at home, that is not really a fair competition.

"That is an unfair advantage and that explains a lot. In that case I stand alongside Ferguson."

Wenger said he felt a sense of relief after Arsenal saw off Championship side Plymouth thanks to two goals from Robin van Persie and a David Gray own-goal.

Dutch striker van Persie was made captain for the day in the absence of goalkeeper Manuel Almunia and the injured Cesc Fabregas even though former skipper William Gallas was in the starting line-up.

"He is always interested in team problems and team affairs and he wants to help sort things out," Wenger said of van Persie. "In today’s team he was the longest servant of the club and he did well.

"I believe he is one of the players who show how well you can have an evolution. When you consider how he was when he came here and who he is today, he has evolved well.

"Not many would have believed he would be captain when he arrived here."

Arsenal’s injury problems got worse when defender Mikael Silvestre was forced out after just 30 minutes with a thigh problem that should keep him out for three weeks.

Meanwhile, Wenger denied reports that Arsenal had received an offfer for centre-back Kolo Toure, who missed this match with a groin problem.

But he did say he might have to review his transfer priorities during the January window after these latest injuries.

"I have to look at it at the moment," he conceded. "At the moment with the injuries we have we are a bit short everywhere.

"Kolo I hope will not be out for a long time. He has an inflamed groin but Gael Clichy should be back next week."

Written by: AFP

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Vacant Position Engineering Manager

A major EPC company requires an Engineering Manager to be based initially in S. Korea before relocating to Abu Dhabi for the construction phase of the project. The successful candidate must hold a B.S. or equivalent degree in Chemical Engineering from an accredited university and will have a minimum of fifteen (15) years relevant experience in the oil/gas industry. Must have been in an EPC or consultancy organisation for at least five (5) years in similar position and an advanced degree in Engineering Management and/or training or experience in Project Management is desirable.

Requirements include:
- Process Engineering background
- Experience of Oil & Gas Processing
- Fabrication/Modularisation/Marine Experience
- Marine Experience
- Middle East experience preferred
- Chemical Engineering Degree essential
- EPC experience required

The successful candidate must demonstrate ability to manage engineering effort for major projects in major oil and gas companies in-house or as part of Consultant’s team.

If you are interested or would like to find out more please send your CV to James O’Neill at joneill@airenergi.com

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Vacancies at Kwale International Sugar Co. Ltd

Located in the South Coast of Kenya, between Kwale and Ramisi, Kwale International Sugar Co. Ltd. (KISCOL) is in the process of establishing a greenfield sugar cane estate of 15,000 acres as well as a processing complex with a capacity of 3,000 TCD.

Our vision is to achieve world class standards by applying modern best practices such as drip irrigation on our sugar cane estate and cane processing plant (with residues being used in the co-generation and distillery plants).

KISCOL intends to integrate sound environmental guidelines as well as community values as part of its management policy. In addition, KISCOL aims at benchmarking itself with the best as a socially good employer, caring for its workers and being sensitive to the welfare of the many farmers supplying their produce to the factory.

KISCOL's challenge is to uplift the economic status of the communities in the South Coast and improve the livelihood of nearly 2,000 families directly involved in running the estate and factories and supply of cane to the complex.

In line with this vision, Kwale International Sugar Company hereby invites applications from qualified and experienced individuals for the following positions:

Civil Engineer

Qualifications & Experience:
* Minimum of B.Sc. Civil Engineering, postgraduate qualifications in project management is highly desirable
* Must be a registered engineer with relevant certification
* At least five years relevant experience preferably in execution of large building and civil engineering projects
* Excellent knowledge and use of MS Project, MS Office as well as relevant software packages used in project design
* Strong communication skills both oral and written

Responsibilities:
* Provide overall leadership in the management and implementation of all civil works related to the project
* Contribute to plan evaluation as well as in drawing up scopes of work, bills of quantities and technical specifications
* Discuss, negotiate and co-ordinate project work with consultant engineers/firms
* Prepare and implement measures with respect to the environment, health and safety awareness
* Demonstrate strong management skills
* Propose and implement measures to ensure cost efficiency in the entire project

Surveyor/GIS Specialist

Qualifications & Experience:
* Minimum of B.Sc. in Geography, Surveying, Cartography. Post graduate training in GIS/Remote sensing highly desirable
* At least three years working experience involving the use of remote sensing and GIS in engineering survey works for feasibility studies to aid in project planning
* Strong practical experience in using GIS software packages for e.g ArcView, Arclnfo, ERDAS Imagine etc in addition to working knowledge of Microsoft Office suite. Ability to use GRASS software is highly desirable
* Must be able to accurately capture, interpret and present complex data in a format that is readily usable and understood by management for guidance in decision making
* In addition to having excellent organisational skills, pay keen attention to precision and detail
* A proven team player with the ability to relate well across all levels and within different cultural backgrounds

Responsibilities:
* Develop, manage and update a computerised GIS for the project using appropriate software
* Oversee the production, collection, interpretation, maintenance and dissemination of reports, aerial photographs, satellite images, digital data to assist in project planning and implementation
* Offer training and support to users of GIS data within the project

Environmental & Community Relations Manager

Qualifications & Experience:
* Minimum of B.Sc. in Natural Resources Management, or Environmental Management. Postgraduate training in Environmental Health/Science higly desirable
* At least three years of relevant work experience in community based project(s) and hand on experience in participatory approaches to development
* Good understanding of current, as well as emerging environmental issues, at the local, regional and international level
* Must possess a thorough understanding of NEMA guidelines on environmental management/ environmental management tools such as EIA and Environment Audit
* Demonstrate experience in the use or application of science based knowldege in community development
* Computer literate with working knowldege of MS Office
* Good interpersonal skills both oral and written

Responsibilities:
* Ensuring compliance with environmental legislation
* Ensuring the implementation of all mitigation measures identified in the environmental and social impact assessment
* Overseeing/undertaking engagement with affected local communities and other key stakeholders (e.g. local authorities) regarding environmental and social issues related to the Project
* Maintaining the Stakeholder Engagement Plan and list of stakeholders designed as part of the Environmental and Social Impact Assessment
* Developing and implementing environmental and social procedures as per the Environmental and Social Management System e.g. coordinating all aspects of environmental pollution control, waste management, recycling, etc.
* Monitoring social and environmental performance as per indicators developed in the ESIA and ESMS
* Adjusting environmental and social procedures/mitigation measures in response to the results of monitoring data collected;
* Overseeing/implementing social investment activities; and
* Liaising closely with KISCOL management to provide regular updates on social and environmental issues and their resolution.

Crop Production Manager - Sugarcane

Qualifications & Experience:
* Minimum of B.Sc. in Agriculture
* At least three years of relevant work experience, exposure to sugarcane production and fertigation highly desirable
* Being a management position one must posess good supervisory and overall managerial skills
* A basic understanding of the current Kenyan labour laws
* Excellent analytical as well as report writing skills
* Good communication skills both oral and written
* Must be a team player and be able to work well within a multicultural environment

Responsibilities:
* Forecast, plan and implement crop production output to match factory output requirements/targets
* Provide leadership and support to the Outgrowers Association with respect to crop management
* Participate in consultation with the management tearn in the preparation and implementation of budgets for crop production with respect to farm inputs - seed, fertilizer, herbicides, pesticides etc
* Oversee the Environment, Health and Safety related issues within the area of specialisation
* Identify knowledge and information gaps, provide training through extension visits or discussion forums to the Outgrowers Association
* Ensure that all aspects of crop production meet standard requirements
* In collaboration with the Finance Department, manage credit as per Company policy

Soil Technician

Qualifications & Experience:
* Minimum of B.Sc. in Agronomy or applied agricultural sciences
* At least three years of relevant work experience, exposure to sugarcane farming is an added advantage
* Sound experience in soil science as a core component of the crop production cycle
* Well grounded in the use of analytical software as well as MS Office suite
* Good communication skills both oral and written

Responsibilities:
* Working together with the Crop Production Manager, setup and operationalise soil sampling with a view to optimising crop yield
* Establish and implement best practices with respect to soil management
* Carry out basic training and education for farmers with respect to crop production
* Prepare accurate reports based on statistical analysis of collected data to guide present and future decision making in sugarcane production

Accountant

Qualifications & Experience:
* Minimum of B.Com. CPA (K) or ACCA qualification, added advantage
* At least three years of relevant work experience
* Demonstrable management and supervisory skills
* Excellent knowldege of accounting software packages and MS Office suite
* Must be able to work independently as well as be a team player
* Demonstrate high level of integrity and honesty from past references
* Good communication skills both oral and written

Responsibilities:
* In consultation with management, prepare and implement a financial management policy guide for the Company
* Formulate, establish and continually evaluate internal financial controls
* Ensure that all statutory returns, payments and tax requirements are settled in time
* Oversee the preparation, maintenance and review of budgets
* Prepare analysis reports with respect to costs, revenue, obligations etc to guide decision making at the management level

Accounts Clerk

Qualifications & Experience:
* Minimum of B.Com. CPA I qualification would be an added advantage
* At least two years of relevant work experience
* Good working knowledge of common accounting packages and MS Office suite
* Good communication skills both verbal and written

Responsibilities:
* Assist the Accountant in preparation of financial reports as well as in processing of statutory requirements in an accurate and timely manner
* Maintain accurate books and records of accounting
* Manage debtors and creditor accounts and-advise management on status

Draughtsman

Qualifications & Experience:
* Minimum National Diploma in Civil Engineering
* At least two years of relevant work experience in a busy civil engineering office
* Good working knowledge of CAD software packages and MS Office suite
* Good communication skills both verbal and written

Responsibilities:
* Assist the Civil Engineer in preparation of drawings and plans to specification
* Ensure set standards and procedures are strictly adhered to
* Contribute to the execution of project plans by providing technical support and guidance to the engineering component
* Any other responsibilities that may be assigned by the Engineer in charge

Qualified individuals who meet the above minimum requirements, should send their applications along with current CV, and recent passport size photo and a daytime telephone contact to careers @ kwale-group.com

Deadline for applications is Monday 15th March, 2010

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Financial Controller at Aga Khan Academy

The Aga Khan Academies are an integrated network of residential schools dedicated to expanding access to education of an international standard of excellence to exceptional young men and women regardless of their ability to pay.

Envisaged in Africa, South and Central Asia and the Middle East, the Aga Khan Academies foundational values include pluralism, meritocracy and civil society.

Housed in spacious and attractive campuses with outstanding facilities the Academies offer the International Baccalaureate (IB) Curriculum from Primary Years to the Diploma and provide a rich opportunity for both teachers and students alike to grow both professionally and personally.

The first Aga Khan Academy opened in Mombasa, Kenya, in 2003, and construction of the second Academy is currently underway in Hyderabad, India. More information.....

The Position
Based in Mombasa, Kenya, the Financial Controller will provide accounting and finance leadership at the Aga Khan Academy in Mombasa.

The Financial Controller will be responsible for financial planning, budgeting, reporting, performance monitoring and risk management. Primary responsibilities include managing books, records and the accounting staff of the Aga Khan Academy, Mombasa.

More specifically, this will require the Financial Controller to:
* Manage the system as to ensure the integrity of the financial data and reporting as well as adherence to financial best practices.
* Fully utilize the accounting system for monthly closing and financial reporting on a timely basis.
* Lead the budgeting process for the Academy, working closely with the Academies Unit and the Head of Academy, ensuring input from the Senior Management Team (SMT) and Heads of Department (Academic and non-Academic).
* Track financial performance against budget and provide variance and trend analysis, along with other management reports, as per the reporting schedule prepared by the Academies Unit.
* Provide leadership in developing benchmarks, both from internal and external sources, for management and evaluation purposes.
* Utilise the fixed assets register and provide necessary support and analysis for capital expenditures.
* Manage treasury, AR and AP functions to optimize cash flow and working capital.
* Working closely with the Dean of Admissions and Financial Aid, review student financial aid profile and report financial aid against budget.
* Manage payroll system and ensure appropriate contracts are in place for all staff.
* Ensure all statutory and regulatory compliances are achieved.
* Implement internal controls to comply with both internal and external audit requirements.
* Working closely with the Head of Administration, review, negotiate and set up all service contracts and report on procurement for the Academy.
* Actively engage with the SMT in developing policies and procedures for the finance department.
* Carry out a regular review of insurable risks and work with other AKDN agencies in maintaining adequate insurance coverage.
* Identify and set up processes to obtain benefits in accordance with the protocol between the AKDN agency and the Government of Kenya.
* Ensure the safekeeping of contractual and other legal documents and records.
* Maintain a service culture within the department.
* Undertake such other duties as may be required by the Head of Academy or the Academies Unit at Aiglemont.

The Requirements
The ideal candidate will have the following profile:
* A Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Accounting or have a comparable professional qualification with a minimum of 7 years of experience. Such experience to include leadership of the finance and accounting functions of an operating unit.
* Experience in an educational setting is desired but not required.
* Competence and demonstrated track record in the use of computerized systems, including financial software application, is required.
* Sound knowledge of management practices and principles.
* Exceptional oral and written English
communications skills.
* A record of building and sustaining relationships with senior leadership.
* The ability to be a team player with the willingness to develop capacity amongst the team of local staff.
* A strong work ethic, with attention to detail, while retaining a flexible approach to problem solving.
* Capability to be highly organized and to set priorities and keep to deadlines.
* A high level of integrity needed to handle fiscal responsibilities and confidential information.

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Finance and Business Analyst at The Aga Khan Academies

The Aga Khan Academies are an integrated network of residential schools dedicated to expanding access to education of an international standard of excellence to exceptional young men and women regardless of their ability to pay.

Envisaged in Africa, South and Central Asia and the Middle East, the Aga Khan Academies foundational values include pluralism, meritocracy and civil society. Housed in spacious and attractive campuses with outstanding facilities the Academies offer the International Baccalaureate (IB) Curriculum from Primary Years to the Diploma and provide a rich opportunity for both teachers and students alike to grow both professionally and personally.

The first Aga Khan Academy opened in Mombasa, Kenya, in 2003, and construction of the second Academy is currently underway in Hyderabad, India. More information.....

The Position
The campus is located on a beautiful 7.4 ha site overlooking the Indian Ocean in Mombasa. Upon completion of the residential facilities which are currently under construction, the Campus will consist of over 30,000 square meters of high-quality academic, athletic, dining, residential, administrative and services buildings in addition to extensive sports fields and hard and soft landscaped areas.

Reporting to the Financial Controller at the Academy, the Finance and Business Analyst is a managerial position within the Finance and Administration department of the Academy and will provide high level support for all financial planning, budgeting, financial analysis/reporting, performance monitoring and risk management activities at the Academy.

The Finance & Business Analyst will be charged with:
* tracking financial performance against budget, prior year and pro-forma and provide variance and trend analysis for various levels of management
* providing analysis required in the Academy''s annual budget preparation
* ensuring reconciliation and analysis of construction and other capital expenditures
* coordinating and preparing academic and management reports. Developing benchmarks and comparisons with other schools within and outside the region.

In this context the main responsibilities will be:
* preparation of management reports for ensuring appropriate analysis of business functions and activities.
* getting systems in place to obtain regular tracking of qualitative and quantitative information for the annual budget process, with input from internal stakeholders.
* compilation of Market Intelligence information.
* development & implementation of tools to monitor construction and other capital expenditure effectively.
* provide analysis and support for various academic and functional areas of the Academy.
* ensure adherence to the reporting timeline and co-ordinate with administrative and financial staff, as needed.

The Requirements
The ideal candidate will have the following profile:
* Minimum of a degree in Commerce, Business Administration, or Finance
* Minimum of seven years of experience as financial, business or operations analyst
* A professional qualification in Accounting or Finance (preferably, a CPA)
* Thorough knowledge of industry best standards, and good management accounting practices
* Demonstrable team-working skills to ably provide professional support to user departments.
* Good knowledge of financial modelling and reporting templates
* Experience with specialized financial accounting software and working with database software
* Excellent analytical skills, problem solving skills.
* Excellent interpersonal & communication skills (written & oral)
* Demonstrated experience in meeting deadlines at work and a proactive approach to business initiatives, including the ability to multitask, think creatively, identify issues and present solutions

East African nationals are strongly encouraged to apply.
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Procurement Manager: The Aga Khan Academies Jobs in Kenya

Title: Procurement Manager

Location: Kenya

Programme: Social Development - Education

Agency: Aga Khan Academies

Deadline: 5 Mar 2010

The Aga Khan Academies are an integrated network of residential schools dedicated to expanding access to education of an international standard of excellence to exceptional young men and women regardless of their ability to pay.

Envisaged in Africa, South and Central Asia and the Middle East, the Aga Khan Academies foundational values include pluralism, meritocracy and civil society. Housed in spacious and attractive campuses with outstanding facilities the Academies offer the International Baccalaureate (IB) Curriculum from Primary Years to the Diploma and provide a rich opportunity for both teachers and students alike to grow both professionally and personally.

The first Aga Khan Academy opened in Mombasa, Kenya, in 2003, and construction of the second Academy is currently underway in Hyderabad, India. More information.....

The Position
The Aga Khan Academy, Mombasa campus is located on a beautiful 7.4 ha site overlooking the Indian Ocean in Mombasa. Upon completion of the residential facilities, which are currently under construction, the campus will consist of over 30,000 square meters of high-quality academic, athletic, dining, residential, administrative and service buildings, in addition to extensive sports fields.

Reporting to the Financial Controller at the Academy, the Procurement Manager will be based in Mombasa, Kenya and will be responsible for:
* managing the purchasing functions for the Aga Khan Academy, Mombasa. This includes: implementing procurement policies, negotiating with suppliers, putting systems in place to track purchasing cycle and reporting purchasing activity.
* promoting and upholding transparency in the procurement process with a view to projecting a positive image of the Academy through good public relations while maintaining the highest ethical standards with suppliers and other Academy stakeholders.
* managing the complete procurement process from identifying suppliers to delivery process, custom and bond clearance, regulatory filings and door''to-door delivery of services and goods to the end user.
* managing and implementing systems for the purchase of goods & services for the Academy in compliance with the AKDN compendium of suppliers.
* developing, implementing and tracking procurement department effectiveness and efficiency, reporting all procurement performance against budget and preparing periodic management reports.
* recommending implementation of asset and inventory system ensuring the safety of inventory and assets.
* developing internal control process for the safeguarding of assets in collaboration with the Senior Management Team.

The Requirements
The ideal candidate will have the following profile:
* Minimum of 5 years experience in managing procurement systems and processes.
* Minimum of a degree in Commerce, Business Administration, Economics or other business qualifications.
* A professional qualification in procurement.
* Thorough knowledge of industry practices and standards, process-improvement techniques and material-management best practices.
* Working knowledge of implementing and managing an automated procurement system.
* Demonstrated team-working skills to ably provide professional support to user departments.
* Good knowledge of standard procurement guidelines and experience in handling medium to large procurement and supplies transactions.
* Experience with specialized purchasing software and working with database software.
* Excellent analytical skills, process management and problem solving skills.
* Excellent interpersonal & communication skills (written & oral).
* Demonstrated experience in leveraging suppliers to meet quality, price and delivery requirements.
* Proactive approach to business initiatives, including the ability to multitask, think creatively, identify issues and present solutions.

East African nationals are strongly encouraged to apply.
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Customer Relations Representative: East Africa Breweries (EABL) Jobs in Kenya

ob Title: Customer Relationship Representative (CRR)

Level: Level 6 (a)

Reports To: Area Business Partner

Context/Scope:
EABL operates within a multi cultural, multi national, multi currency environment. EABL comprises four business units: KBL, EAML, CGI and UBL. KBL is further categorised into Demand and Supply. The Supply business is involved in production of beer and spirits.

The Demand business is involved in marketing and pushing the product to consumers.

This role is located within the Demand Sales business.The CRR role will be critical to the overall KBL short, medium and long term strategy in developing and driving our trade strategy and operational excellence within retail outlets and distributors.

The job holder is expected to have a high ability to build and develop trade relationships with outlet owners and staff / customers with high levels of respect/contact required.

The job holder works closely with the Area Business Partner and Divisional Team Leader. This position is field based and the job holder is expected to manage 400 outlets achieving Quality, Distribution, Visibility, Pricing and Promotion.

Dimensions
* Financial: Area operations budget
* Equipment: Company Vehicle
* Promotion implementation expenditure within budget

Market Complexity:
EABL (K) demand has 99% volume share of beer market. EABL (K) demand is the No.1 FMCG Company in Kenya and East Africa and also markets UDV brands.

EABL operates in a very competitive environment that has seen the entrant of new players in the total alcohol category. This necessitates the need for pro-active business approach.

The national distribution structure within the Kenyan alcohol market is key to EABLs delivery of both volume growth and market share.

Market situation is changing rapidly due to the economic situation, declining disposable incomes and opening up of the economic trading blocks allowing in flow of products from other markets. Consumers are becoming more sophisticated. This requires proactive selling to maximise company market share. Trade is evolving and being more sophisticated especially at retail level.
Leadership Responsibilities:

The job holder is required to ensure optimum brand visibility and maximized sales through close liaison with ABP, minimise the effects of all competitor brands within ethical guideline, report key field information to ABP and DTL and agree follow up plans, administer workload as directed and operate efficiently in management of time and budgets.

Purpose of Role:
To positively influence sales of KBL brands by regular contact, networking and motivation in allocated retail accounts and to operate a one portfolio KBL brand approach for both beer and spirits.

Top 3-5 Accountabilities
* To understand each element of the outlets and KBL business plans and strategy for their implementation.
* Achieve sales volume, objectives, rate of Sale driver standards in retail trade QDVPP and KBL sales force effectiveness standards in distributor sales crews.
* To ensure distributor coverage and call frequency targets are achieved
* To support the development of selling skills within external merchandiser sales crews and develop merchandiser crews and retailers staff to achieve QDVPP standards without having to do it yourself.
* Develop brand building activities for the outlet to implement, run retail promotion activities to plan and run KBL promotional activities in outlet.
* Ensure compliance with safety requirements at the work environment.

Qualifications and Experience Required:
* A business related degree or equivalent
* At least 2 years experience in a similar role.

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