Jobs in Kenya

September 14, 2010

Social Entrepreneur - The Aquaya Institute Jobs

Social Entrepreneur - The Aquaya Institute Jobs

Aquaya is a San Francisco-based NGO dedicated to accelerating safe water delivery in developing countries.

Our program areas include technology development, delivery model optimization, and impact assessment, with ongoing work in a number of countries in Asia, Africa, and Latin America.

Closing date: 30 Sep 2010
Location: Kenya - Nairobi


Context

Aquaya's Water Business Kits (TM) program promotes the growth of private sector approaches to safe water delivery, with a focus on the small-scale water treatment and vending business model originally pioneered in Southeast Asia.

We are seeking an experienced and motivated team member who is passionate about the opportunity to create profitable demonstration businesses selling affordable, high quality treated drinking water in Kenya.

Summary

The Social Entrepreneur - Kenya will be stationed in Nairobi and will be responsible for implementing the Water Business Kits (TM) program in Kenya. He/she will report to Aquaya's Water Business Kits (TM) Program Manager in San Francisco.

Responsibilities

   1. Build, startup, staff, and manage an enterprise consisting of several demonstration retail outlets that treat and sell drinking water for household consumption in urban and peri-urban regions.
   2. Report regularly on overall business performance, including sales, marketing, and quality control and assurance.
   3. Support the Program Manager in negotiations with water treatment equipment suppliers and in securing required regulatory approvals.
   4. Troubleshoot all aspects of demonstration water business operation.

Qualifications


    * A minimum of one year of experience working in a developing country setting is required; experience in East Africa strongly preferred.
    * A minimum of one year of experience working in or with the private sector.
    * Innovative and open-minded approach to all aspects of work. Ability to question and challenge colleagues, including managers and partners in a constructive manner.
    * Strong analytical skills, including quantitative assessments and a focused approach to complex problems.
    * Exceptional results orientation combined with demonstrated ability to work with flexibility, persistence, efficiency, and diplomacy in international settings.
    * Ability to establish priorities among multiple, competing demands and to meet deadlines.
    * Demonstrated capacity to conceptualize, structure, negotiate, and execute challenging projects/programs.
    * Solid team player who can also operate independently.
    * Excellent written and oral communication skills to convey complex situations in a clear, concise manner.

How to apply

Interested parties, please e-mail resume and cover letter with “Social Entrepreneur – Kenya” in the subject line to cres@aquaya.org.

This position is open until filled.

Sales and Distribution Manager Job Vacancy

Sales and Distribution Manager Job Vacancy

Position: Sales and Distribution Manager

Our Client, a food processing company that is responsible for the production of breakfast cereal brands seeks to fill the Sales and Distribution Manager’s position to support their expanding operations.

This is a senior management position that reports to the Managing Director

The incumbent must demonstrate high level of commitment to the organization and must be energetic, result oriented and passionate about the job, and possess excellent negotiation and communication skills, good public relations and leadership as well as administrative & managerial skills.

Execution speed of duties and tasks is of essence in this position. Possession of a good commercial understanding and knowledge of FMCG industry and more particularly the Food industry will be an added advantage.

Overall Responsibility

To manage the Kenyan Market with the primary goal of ensuring delivery of sales volumes and achieving the set sales targets.

The key roles shall include:-

    * Development and execution of Sales & Distribution strategies. Prior experience in managing the rapid distribution build‐out and sales of consumer products across the country and participation in innovative and aggressive marketing campaigns with a limited budget.
    * Driving sales volumes and ensuring sales growth
    * Leading and supervising a dedicated sales force to ensure achievement of set sales targets
    * Coaching, training and development of the sales force.
    * Developing and managing sales budgets
    * Performance management for the sales team
    * Business and market development
    * Building and maintaining viable relations with customers
    * Development and executing sales driven promotions.
    * Monitor, analyze and evaluate trade competitive activities.
    * Conducting market surveys and studying consumer trends.

Qualifications

    * A Bachelors degree in Business or Social studies from a recognized university. A Masters degree will be an added advantage
    * Professional qualification in Sales and Marketing
    * Minimum 7 years experience in a Senior Sales Management position
    * In depth knowledge and understanding of the FMCG industry and its distribution networks
    * Proven track record in sales management and distribution
    * Excellent analytical, interpersonal and computer skills.
    * The position comes with an attractive remuneration package.

If you believe you possess these qualities and abilities send your application to milkah@myjobseye.com stating your current salary and benefits.

Kindly note only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Safaricom Project Manager - Core Network Planning & Support Job Vacancy

Safaricom Project Manager - Core Network Planning & Support Job Vacancy

We are pleased to announce the following vacancy in the Core Network Planning & Support Department within the Technical Division.

In keeping with our current business needs, we are looking for a person who meets the criteria indicated below:

Project Manager - CNPS
Ref: TECHNICAL_PM_SEPT10

Reporting to the Technical Project Manager, the holder of the position will be responsible for planning, execution, monitoring, control and closure of core network projects within time, budget and scope.

Key Responsibilities

    * Develop a formal and comprehensive project plan by integrating and documenting project deliverables, acceptance criteria, processes, procedures, risks, and tasks to facilitate project executing, controlling, and closing processes;
    * Determine project goals and or product or service deliverables to meet stakeholder expectations;
    * Organize tasks to make optimal use of resources and minimize dependencies to avoid delays while allowing for contingency;
    * Identifying, analyzing risks, drawing up plans to minimize their impact to the project and monitoring throughout the project;
    * Track and report on project status;
    * Conduct post implementation review report on the project management success against the stated measures;
    * Cultivate and disseminate knowledge of project management best practices and lessons learnt to lead engineers and peers through one-on-one coaching.

Minimum requirements


    * Bachelors Degree in a Technical field – Telecommunications, Engineering or Information Technology;
    * Project Management Certified – PMP / PMI or equivalent or proven experience in project management;
    * Work experience in a technical field to Line Management or Senior Engineer level;
    * Experience in managing multiple projects simultaneously; from start to finish; of a 3 – 12 month duration; which have impact across a company in terms of revenue generation and customer delight;
    * Good understanding of financial principles, understands financial ratios, can interpret standard financial statements
    * Good understanding of regulatory framework for mobile operations particularly in the Kenyan environment.

If you feel that you are up to the challenge and possess the necessary qualification and experience please send your resume and application letter indicating your experience and why you are the most suitable candidate for the role clearly quoting the job title to the address below.

The deadline for application is 20th September 2010.


The Senior Manager – Talent Acquisition
Safaricom Ltd
Nairobi
Via E-mail to:hr@safaricom.co.ke

Programme Manager Kenya - SolarAid Jobs

Programme Manager Kenya - SolarAid Jobs

This is a unique opportunity to join a new, innovative and fast-growing NGO tackling global poverty and climate change through solar power.

You will have excellent project management and people skills with experience of working on solar projects in Africa.

You will be a team player yet capable of working independently.

Job Title:
 Programme Manager 

Location: 
Nairobi Kenya

Reporting to:
 Head of Programmes

Salary: 
£25 - 35000 depending on level of experience

Length: Two year contract with 6 month probationary period

About SolarAid

SolarAid is an innovative and fast-growing charity working in Kenya, Malawi, Tanzania and Zambia that aims to enable the world’s poorest people to have access to clean, renewable power.

SolarAid carries out micro solar projects – training local entrepreneurs to sell small scale solar devices such as solar powered radios and lamps – and installs small solar systems on community centres, medical clinics, schools and other such communal infrastructure.

To find out more, go to www.solar-aid.org 

Mission for this post

The Programme Manager will lead our programme in Kenya, reporting to the Head of Programmes. The mission of the Programme Manager is to build and manage a strong, high performing team with superior talent at every level. The Programme Manager is responsible for ensuring that the team hits or exceeds all programme targets, meets all reporting deadlines and operates within budget.

Objectives for this post for first 12 months 
  • Oversee installation of macrosolar systems schools and clinics, ensuring that all project targets are met
  • Achieve ambitious microsolar sales and entrepreneur recruitment targets
  • Recruit a team of A-player interns and staff who will successfully implement the programme
  • Ensure that all financial and programme narrative reports are submitted internally and externally on time, in the correct format and to a high standard
Duties and Responsibilities

A. Project Management
  • Develop and implement robust and ambitious project implementation timeline and strategy
  • Set monthly microsolar sales and revenue targets
  • Work closely with the UK programmes team to ensure consistency with SolarAid UK
  • Ensure team fully adopts SolarAid’s M&E system which enables SolarAid to document and learn more about the impact of its work
  • Identify and implement most cost effective method of installing quality solar systems on communal infrastructure
  • Identify, implement and document most effective method for distributing microsolar products at scale
  • Where necessary, develop strong relationships with partners, local and national governments to enable us to meet and exceed targets
  • Ensure that SolarAid is complying with all in country legal requirements
  • Ensure that end of year targets are met and within budget
B. Reporting and Record Keeping

Responsible for ensuring that all reporting deadlines are met and the team implements and keeps up to date strong records which monitor programme progress.

You will be expected to ensure that the following reports are delivered on time to a satisfactory standard:
  1. Monthly Financial reports (Internal)
  2. Monthly Programme Reports (Internal)
  3. Donor Reports (External)
  4. In country reports to trustees and other legal bodies
C. Team Management 
  1. Recruit a team of A-player interns and staff using the Topgrading process.
  2. Supervise the performance of programme team staff through agreeing staff development plans and setting performance targets, regularly reviewing both with staff.
  3. Implement strong Human Resources management system as set out in the SolarAid Staff Handbook, dealing quickly, firmly and fairly with all HR issues. You must also ensure the SolarAid staff handbook is regularly updated such that it complies with any changes in national law
D. Other responsibilities
  • Adhere to and ensure the team follows SolarAid policies and procedures, especially with regard to Health and Safety, Equal Opportunities and other personnel matters
  • Ensure team fully adopts SolarAid’s M&E system as an integral part of project activities, managing the team to effectively collect, analyse and report M&E data, enabling SolarAid to document and learn more about the impact of its work.
  • All posts within SolarAid are self-servicing with regard to administration.
Person Specification

Skills/ knowledge 
  • Proven knowledge and experience of implementing programmes in Africa
  • Demonstrated ability to take the initiative, lead on project implementation
  • Ability to write regular and comprehensive reports for both SolarAid and donor use
  • Demonstrated skills in leadership and management
  • Ability to prepare budgets and to monitor expenditure against budgets
  • Strong people skills with ability to support, supervise and motivate professional staff
  • Able to make decisions, take the initiative, originate action and be responsible for the decisions made
  • Excellent communication, representational and negotiation skills
  • Excellent oral and written English
  • Computer literacy (project planning, spreadsheets, word processing, email/internet)
  • Educated to degree level, preferably with management training
Experience 
  • Experience of managing human and financial resources that demonstrates ability to set objectives, monitor and evaluate progress and outcomes
  • Experience of leading effective teams and implementing ambitious programmes in Africa
Other 
  • Commitment to and sympathy with SolarAid’s purpose, vision and values
  • Participative and collaborative working approach
  • Self starting, passionate, trustworthy, dependable and decisive leader who communicates effectively and consistently works efficiently to high standards
Terms and conditions
  • Full-time
  • Probationary period: six months, after which there will be a review and confirmation in post or otherwise.
  • You will also be required to spend 3 months working alongside the SolarAid UK team during the probationary period
  • Notice period: one week within probationary period, one month thereafter.
  • Annual leave: 25 days
  • Length: two year contract.
  • Opportunities for training and personal development will be made available.
  • The employee will have a contract of employment containing more details of the terms and conditions relating to the post.
Deadline for submission: 22nd September 2010.

Applicants should send CV and covering letter in one electronic folder entitled: Name_Surname Programme_Manager_Kenya_2010

(e.g.James_Smith_Programme_Manager_Kenya_2010)

Applications should be emailed to : recruitment@solar-aid.org

Note: Your covering letter must clearly explain how you meet the skills, qualifications and criteria as set out in the job description

Social Entrepreneur - The Aquaya Institute Jobs

Social Entrepreneur - The Aquaya Institute Jobs

Aquaya is a San Francisco-based NGO dedicated to accelerating safe water delivery in developing countries.

Our program areas include technology development, delivery model optimization, and impact assessment, with ongoing work in a number of countries in Asia, Africa, and Latin America.

Closing date: 30 Sep 2010
Location: Kenya - Nairobi

Context

Aquaya's Water Business Kits (TM) program promotes the growth of private sector approaches to safe water delivery, with a focus on the small-scale water treatment and vending business model originally pioneered in Southeast Asia.
We are seeking an experienced and motivated team member who is passionate about the opportunity to create profitable demonstration businesses selling affordable, high quality treated drinking water in Kenya.

Summary

The Social Entrepreneur - Kenya will be stationed in Nairobi and will be responsible for implementing the Water Business Kits (TM) program in Kenya. He/she will report to Aquaya's Water Business Kits (TM) Program Manager in San Francisco.

Responsibilities
  1. Build, startup, staff, and manage an enterprise consisting of several demonstration retail outlets that treat and sell drinking water for household consumption in urban and peri-urban regions.
  2. Report regularly on overall business performance, including sales, marketing, and quality control and assurance.
  3. Support the Program Manager in negotiations with water treatment equipment suppliers and in securing required regulatory approvals.
  4. Troubleshoot all aspects of demonstration water business operation.
Qualifications
  • A minimum of one year of experience working in a developing country setting is required; experience in East Africa strongly preferred.
  • A minimum of one year of experience working in or with the private sector.
  • Innovative and open-minded approach to all aspects of work. Ability to question and challenge colleagues, including managers and partners in a constructive manner.
  • Strong analytical skills, including quantitative assessments and a focused approach to complex problems.
  • Exceptional results orientation combined with demonstrated ability to work with flexibility, persistence, efficiency, and diplomacy in international settings.
  • Ability to establish priorities among multiple, competing demands and to meet deadlines.
  • Demonstrated capacity to conceptualize, structure, negotiate, and execute challenging projects/programs.
  • Solid team player who can also operate independently.
  • Excellent written and oral communication skills to convey complex situations in a clear, concise manner.
How to apply

Interested parties, please e-mail resume and cover letter with “Social Entrepreneur – Kenya” in the subject line to cres@aquaya.org.

This position is open until filled.

Part Time Residential Coordinator - Heshima Kenya Jobs

Part Time Residential Coordinator - Heshima Kenya Jobs

Heshima Kenya is a nongovernmental organization based in Nairobi, Kenya dedicated to identifying, protecting and empowering unaccompanied refugee minors, especially adolescent girls, through our specialized shelter, education and advocacy programs.

Closing date: 20 Sep 2010
Location: Kenya - Nairobi

Project Description

Heshima Kenya is a nongovernmental organization based in Nairobi, Kenya dedicated to identifying, protecting and empowering unaccompanied refugee minors, especially adolescent girls, through our specialized shelter, education and advocacy programs.

Heshima Kenya is seeking a part-time Residential Coordinator to carry out all program objectives and goals of the Safe House Program. The Residential Caregiver is required to live on-site part-time (number of days each week TBD) and to provide relief to the full-time Residential Coordinator, when necessary.
Primary Responsibilities:
  • Responsible for the overall management, planning, assessing and implementing of the program:
  • Work in collaboration with the full-time Residential Caregiver and all other key organization staff.
  • Conduct in-take assessments and orientation of all Safe House residents.
  • Responsible for the monitoring and purchasing all food and all other program supplies.
  • Responsible for supervising all Safe House residents and ensuring their best interests and needs are met.
  • Create, implement and manage weekly chore schedules and program activities.
  • Closely supervise all program volunteers.
  • Responsible for supervising all Safe House security and ensuring security protocols are followed.
  • Participate in staff meetings to discuss challenges, behavioral concerns, recommendations and progress of all residents.
  • Write weekly case management notes and submit monthly and quarterly program reports.
  • Participate in the design and implementation of program and project evaluation.
  • Perform other duties as assigned in the implementation of program activities.
Qualifications:
  • Undergraduate degree in Social Work, Nursing, or Public Health required.
  • 3-5 years working in gender-based violence, human rights and protection required; background working with refugee children and women preferred.
  • 1 year working at the program management level, including leading or assisting with designing and implementing projects.
  • Working knowledge of Nairobi’s refugee community, specifically Eastleigh.
  • Strong working knowledge of various cultural and religious backgrounds.
  • Fluency in English and Swahili required; Knowledge of refugee language desired.
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills.
  • Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office.
  • Demonstrated flexibility to adapt to changing program requirements.
  • Strong organizational and creativity skills required.
  • Must be a Kenyan citizen and present her national identification card, KRA Pin certificate, NSSF and NHIF cards upon request.
How to apply

Submit CV and letter or interest to info@heshimakenya.org
Please send English language version of CV and Cover Letter.

Write position title in the subject of your email

Technical Writer for Health and HIV/AIDS – Catholic Relief Services

Technical Writer for Health and HIV/AIDS – Catholic Relief Services

Technical Writer for Health and HIV/AIDS
(Ref.201 0127)
 
Background:
Catholic Relief Services (CRS) has been involved in HIVandAIDS programming inAfrica,Asia,and Latin America since 1986. Currently, CRS supports more than 250 HIV and AIDS projects (or multi-sectoral projects with an HIV and AIDS component), reaching approximately four million people directly in 52 countries. CRS spent $197 million dollars on HIV and AIDS programming in FY2009 of which $49 million was spent in EastAfrica.
 
Our senior and regional technical advisors within the East Africa Region are often unable to adjust their existing schedules to take a Technical Lead in proposal development, therefore we are looking to build our network of external professional consultants for short-term assignments that can respond on short-notice with strong technical expertise and proposal writing skills for upcoming competitive proposals from major public donors such as the USG, Global Fund, and the CDC. Individual scope of work will be developed for each assignment.

Core Competencies:
  • Experts with a global view from around the world with a track record of developing successful HIV/AIDS proposals and/or technical expertise on gender.
  • HIV/AIDS program management experience/understanding (preferably in Africa) at the service delivery level, and international development and relief programs expert.
Interested consultants should submit their resumes and a cover letter outlining their relevant skills and experience to:
Regional Human Resources Specialist
jobs@earo.crs.org
Only selected experts will be notified.

USAID Rwanda A.I.D Project Management Specialist (Health Systems) Job Re-advertisement

USAID Rwanda A.I.D Project Management Specialist (Health Systems) Job Re-advertisement

Position Title: A.I.D Project Management Specialist (Health Systems)
Grade: FSN-11
Location: Kigali, Rwanda
USAID/Rwanda is seeking the full-time services of an individual to serve as the Project Management Specialist (Health
Systems)
The selected candidate will contribute to the management and implementation of the Mission’s health system strengthening portfolio.
S/he will support results and provide expert advice in the area of health systems strengthening including health finance, governance, and human resources for health.
The Specialist will be responsible for advising the USAID/Rwanda Mission, the health office and other USG agencies and partners on Health Systems Strengthening (HSS) issues and programs.
S/he will manage a broad range of planning, monitoring, coordination, capacity building, and implementation tasks related to HSS and human resources for health (HRH) reform.
A copy of the position description listing the duties and responsibilities is available at the reception desk of the United States Embassy at Kacyiru.
 
Qualifications Required
 
Note: All applicants must address each selection criteria detailed below with specific and comprehensive information supporting each item.
 
1.    Master’s degree in public health, health policy, business, public administration or related field.
2.    Minimum 5 years’ relevant professional experience to HSS and especially human resources for health, project management and administration
3.    Strong English writing, research, and presentation skills required and general professional proficiency to speak and read French preferred.
4.    Required expert knowledge of current health systems strengthening issues and interventions as well as in-depth knowledge of human resources for health programs, policies, regulations and precedents applicable to development and administration of national/international public health program. A detailed knowledge of GOR health care system and structures including familiarity with MINISANTE policies, program priorities and regulations is also required.
5.    Strong oral and written communications skills to develop and maintain effective, sustainable working relationships with national and international working partners. Ability to analyze, understand and discuss new program design, management and implementation approaches, including the development of evaluation designs, use of reliable and valid instruments, and methods for data collection, analysis and reports.
6.    Proficiency with Microsoft Office Tools, especially Word, Excel and Outlook.
 
Selection Criteria
1. Current employees serving a probationary period are not eligible to apply.
 
How to Apply
Interested applicants for this position must submit all of the following, or the application will not be considered:
1.    A detailed cover letter articulating the applicant’s knowledge, skills, and experience as they relate to the position;
2.    Application for U.S. Federal Employment (OF-6 12) which can be provided at the reception desk or online at http://www.usajobs .gov/of612.asp;
3.    A current resume or curriculum vitae that provides the same information as an OF-612;
4.    Any other documentation (e.g., essays, certificates, awards, and copies of degrees earned) that addresses the qualification requirements of the position as listed above.
Submit Applications to:
Human Resources Office,
B.P. 2848 Kigali
USAID/Rwanda
Tel: 0252-596800, Ext. # 2694
Closing date for this application: September 24, 2010 at 12:00

Nation Media Group Freelance Correspondent Writers – Rwanda Jobs

Nation Media Group Freelance Correspondent Writers – Rwanda Jobs

Job Ref: HR-FCW-09-10
Nation Media Group Ltd., the leading Multi-Media House in East & Central Africa is growing and wishes to expand and strengthen the Editorial Division staff capability by recruiting result-oriented, dynamic and self driven Freelance Correspondent Writers to join the Division in The EastAfrican publication, to be fully based in Rwanda.
 
Key result areas will include:
  • Executing fresh assignments related to current affairs and social issues, as well as interviews and features that appeal to the readers;
  • Thoroughly researching stories to ensure they are factually correct, topical and well-constructed;
  • Re-writing and adapting existing material to make it suitable for and relevant to readers; and

  • Developing a knowledge base and a database of contacts through continuous networking as well as keeping abreast with news broadcasts and the local printed media.
Skills, knowledge and experience requirement:
  • University Degree;
  • Diploma in Journalism;
  • 3 years working experience as a reporter; and
  • Ability to work with minimum supervision and cope with pressure and tight deadlines.
If you meet the above criteria, please send your application and a detailed CV online to http://careers.nationmedia.com before September 22, 2010.
NB: We shall only contact the short listed applicants

Nominating Outstanding Kenyatta University Alumni

Nominating Outstanding Kenyatta University Alumni

Kenyatta University
Directorate of Alumni Programmes
Motto: Our Alumni, Our Strength!
Dear Friends and Alumni,
Nominating Outstanding Kenyatta University Alumni
As part of its desire to recognize high achievement and excellence, Kenyatta University has been honouring some of her outstanding alumni. In maintaining this tradition, the university will shortly honour another batch of former students who have excelled in various fields. To achieve this objective, we are requesting all the friends and alumni of the University to propose nominees for the following categories of awards.
 
1. Eminent Alumni Award
  • The highest honor given to alumni by Kenyatta University through the KU Alumni Association.
  • The award recognizes alumni who have distinguished themselves nationally or internationally for their excellent and sustained contributions and achievements in public and community service; in arts, sports, culture or entrepreneurship; or in a professional scholarly field.
  • Nominee must be an individual who is highly distinguished nationally or internationally for his/her chosen business profession or life’s work.
  • Nominees must hold an earned degree from Kenyatta University.
2. Distinguished Alumni Award
 
a. Service and contribution to KU.
1.    This honor is bestowed upon alumni, Faculty, staff or friend of Kenyatta University by KU Alumni Association on behalf of the University.
2.    The honor is given to those individuals who have consistently demonstrated extraordinary commitment and dedicated service to the advancement of Kenyatta University.
3.    Nominee must be an individual or couple in whom alumni, students, faculty and staff of Kenyatta University will take pride and be inspired by this recognition
 
b. Excellence in area of specialization.
1.    This award is presented to an alumnus or alumna of Kenyatta University for outstanding contribution and achievement in a career.
2.    The award is presented to those alumni who have attained outstanding success and national or international distinction in their chosen business, profession or life’s work, and whose accomplishment reflect admirably on or bring honor to their alma mater.
3.    The award honors alumni who have shown innovation, excellence and leadership in their professions nationally and internationally. It recognizes the outstanding contribution of the Alumni to the growth and development of the professions.
4.    Nominee must hold an earned degree from Kenyatta University.
 
3. Outstanding Young Alumni Award
  • This award recognizes the achievements and contributions of young alumni, aged 35 and below, who have distinguished themselves nationally and internationally for their excellent and sustained contributions and achievements in their chosen fields.
  • Nominee should have graduated from KU within the last 10 years.
  • The nominee should have made a quantifiable and socially recognizable effort to assist a recognizable sector of society.
  • The nominee should have established at least a national regional or International reputation based on his or her achievements.
4. Honorary Alumni Award
  • This award is given to a friend of the University who did not graduate from Kenyatta University and has demonstrated dedication to the benefits and values of the University through service and philanthropy.
  • Nominee should have made outstanding contribution to his/her profession.
  • Nominee should have made outstanding contributions to the general welfare of his/her community and nation.
  • Nominee should be a recipient of honors, awards, etc.
  • Nomination should include supporting Information in the form of resume or curriculum vitae, letter of recommendation or articles by or about the nominee.
We request you to carefully go through the conditions for each award before nominating an alumna or alumnus you think qualifies to be awarded. Kindly submit the online nomination form at http://www.ku.ac.ke/alumni.
Alternatively, you can download the nomination form; fill it before submitting it physically to either the office of the Directorate of Alumni programmes at the main campus office no.14 Nigeria or any KU campuses or open learning centers across the country.
For further details regarding the nomination criteria please visit our website at http://www.ku.ac.ke/alumni/
Please submit or return the filled forms on or before Friday 29th October 2010.
Thank you.
Director Alumni Programmes
Kenyatta University
P.O. Box 43844-00100, Nairobi, Kenya
Tel:8710901-Ext:57537/0202433520
Email:director-alumni@ku.ac.ke
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Kenya Police Staff Sacco Architect, Quantity Surveyor and Contractor Consultancy Opportunities

Kenya Police Staff Sacco Architect, Quantity Surveyor and Contractor Consultancy Opportunities

Kenya Police Staff Sacco intends to design and partition its new POFOSA (Front Office Services) offices in both Mombasa and Eldoret measuring 1200 & 1500 Sq feet respectively, and would like to engage the services of the
following:
1.    Architect
2.    Quantity Surveyor
3.    Contractor
 
Interested Consultants must provide the following information, clearly indicating the services to be provided.
 
1.    Company profile with details of the firm’s capability of executing works of similar nature and magnitude.
2.    Audited financial statements for the last (3) three years.
3.    Proof of registration with relevant professional bodies.
4.    Certified PIN,VAT and tax compliance certificates
5.    Certificate registration of the firm
6.    Details of firm ownership/directorship with respective shareholding and details of citizenship.
7.    Physical location of the firm.
8.    Letter of reference for satisfactory completed projects for the last (5) years
9.    Details of related sample projects completed in the last (5) years.
 
Expression of interest documents should be send in plain sealed envelopes clearly marked EXPRESSION OF INTEREST FOR PROFESSIONAL CONSULTANCY SERVICES & CONTRACTORS, and addressed to:
The Chairman
Kenya Police staff Sacco
P.O Box 51042-00200
Nairobi
Closing date: 27.09.2010
Email: info@policesacco.com
Website: www.policesacco.com

National AIDS Control Council (NACC) Consultancy Services to Conduct a Capacity Needs Assessment in The Public Sector

National AIDS Control Council (NACC) Consultancy Services to Conduct a Capacity Needs Assessment in The Public Sector

Republic of Kenya
Office of the President
National Aids Control Council (NACC)
Expression of Interest for Consultancy Services to Conduct a Capacity Needs Assessment in the Public Sector
The National AIDS Control Council is mandated to coordinate the fight against HIV and AIDS as a national response in meeting the priority target areas under the KNASP 2005/6-2012/13.,and its negative effects mainly through
 
(a) Providing policy and strategic direction
 
(b) coordinating mobilization, effective and efficient use of resources and

(c) Coordination of stakeholders within a multi-sectoral response to HIV and AIDS. This coordinative role is recognized by stakeholders within the framework of internationally accepted “Three Ones “Principle.
This capacity needs assessment intends to cover all the Public Sector ministries,40 Statutory Bodies including State Corporations, Local Authorities, The Teaching Service and Discipline/Uniformed services together with their selected sub-ACUs. The Public Institutions have been actively been engaged in the national response to HIV and AIDS through AIDS Control Units ( ACUs)
The current available epidemiological data in Kenya implies the urgency for scale up of prevention of new infections, improving quality of life and mitigating the socio-economic impact of HIV and AIDS in the Public sector. All Public
Institutions are expected to scale up internal and external HIV and AIDS mainstreaming programmes. However capacity to implement internal and external mainstreaming programmes and activities has been a major challenge.
 
The specific tasks under this consultancy will include:
1.    To establish the capacity status of the Public Institutions implementing sectoral HIV mainstreaming programmes in relation to KNASP priority areas, ACUs terms of reference and MTEF sector-specific core mandates and comparative advantages.
2.    To assess the public sector capacity needs, identify gaps and capacity best practices for replication.
3.    To make appropriate recommendations for public sector capacity development based on the findings of the public sector capacity needs assessment.
4.    To develop a comprehensive plan of action and design a costed national public sector capacity development programme for effective public sector response to HIV and AIDS in Kenya
 
The assignment is for an estimated period of Thirty (30) days.
National AIDS Control Council now invites eligible Consultancy firms to express their interest in providing the consultancy services.
Interested consultancy firms must provide information indicating that they have qualified staff to undertake this consultancy. They should provide brochures, description of similar assignments undertaken. The information should include names and addresses of at least 2 clients that the consultancy firm has worked with in the past 2 years.
Consultants will be selected in accordance with the procedures set out in the World Bank’s Guidelines; Selection and
Employment of Consultants by World Bank Borrowers (published by association in May 2004 and revised October 2006).
Expression of interest should be submitted in a plain envelop clearly marked ‘Expression of interest to carry out Public sector capacity needs assessment. Interested consultancy firms may obtain further information and details from the address below, or at Procurement Div- 8th Floor during office hours 0800H to 1700H from Monday to Friday except public holidays in Kenya.
Expression of interest must be received at the address below not later than September 24, 2010 at 12.30 pm.
The Director,
National AIDS Control Council,
Landmark Plaza, 9th Floor,
Opposite The Nairobi Hospital,
P.O.Box 61307-00200,
Nairobi-Kenya
Tel +254 020 2711261 / 2715109/2715144
Fax +254 020 2711072

Sales Promotion Executives Urgently Required (20 Positions) in Eldoret

Sales Promotion Executives Urgently Required (20 Positions) in Eldoret

Sales Promotion Executives Urgently Required (20 Positions)

Location: Eldoret

Are you a go getter?

Do you have a Diploma/Certificate/ Degree in a marketing related field?

Have you previously been involved in the promotion of new products?

Have you been searching for a meaningful career and do you live in Eldoret?

Our client, a reputable Insurance company is looking for Sales Promotion Executives to take a new Life Insurance product to the market in style, starting in Eldoret.
A good retainer will be given to the right candidates plus attractive commissions.

Serious candidates who excel as promotion executives guaranteed a promising career in sales.

The successful candidates will be expected to;
  • Conduct intensive promotion campaigns of Life Insurance products
  • Explain features, advantages of various policies to promote sale of insurance plans.
  • Act as the first point of contact between the company and prospective clients while ensuring that you create a lasting positive impression of the company in the mind of the clients.
  • Act as the face of the company, ensuring that you present a professional image of the product in the minds of the prospective customers, compelling them to consider the company their preferred Life Insurance provider.
Candidate profile
  • Diploma/ Certificate/ Degree in Sales and Marketing
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Knowledge of Insurance principles will be an added advantage
Interested? 

Send your CV ONLY to jobs@flexi-personnel.com by 22nd September 2010.

Kindly indicate the job title: Sales Promotion Executives -Eldoret, on the subject line.
Only serious candidates need apply.

Corporate Sales Executives Required

Corporate Sales Executives Required

Ideal candidates
  • Must have minimum of a diploma in marketing or a degree in B com. Marketing.
  • Ready to undergo a very thorough screening procedure.
  • Very organized and analytical.
  • Must be very outgoing, the extroverted type of people.
  • Must have good communication skills
  • Candidates with B sc. Mechanical , electrical engineering or civil engineering background will have an added advantage
Job
  • Direct selling to corporate clients within Nairobi and Mombasa

To apply for this position contact us through the following contacts:

email: recruitment@workforceassociates.net


call 0724689682 before 15/09/10

Country Director - Cardno Emerging Markets USA Job in Kenya

Country Director - Cardno Emerging Markets USA Job in Kenya

An international professional services organization, which has been providing development consulting for nearly 30 years worldwide.

Closing date: 30 Sep 2010
Location: Kenya

On behalf of the Partnership for an HIV-Free Generation, Cardno Emerging Markets USA Ltd., (Cardno) is seeking a 
Country Director, the Partnership for an HIV-Free Generation (HFG) for Kenya.

The Country Director will have overall responsibility for articulating and implementing the vision and strategic plan of the Partnership for an HIV-Free Generation – Kenya (HFG-Kenya), and will facilitate the growth and development of HIV-Free-Kenya, with the goal of its becoming a fully autonomous, non-governmental organization.

Specific Responsibilities:
  • Lead the country office in defining and implementing the vision, strategy and objectives of HIV-Free Generation in Kenya
  • Maintain oversight of program activities and HFG working groups
  • Develop and implement an effective package of prevention programs and services
  • Facilitate the branding of PEPFAR youth prevention activities under the GPANGE brand
  • Serve as ambassador and advocate for HFG and the GPANGE brand
  • Oversee monitoring and evaluation of partnership and program activities
  • Develop and nurture relationships with key HFG stakeholders, and liaise with appropriate HFG global entities
  • Lead business and resource development efforts to support HFG and activities in Kenya
  • Build global and local public, private and non-profit sector partnerships
  • Oversee all management and administrative functions, including programmatic, technical, financial and human resource management
Qualifications:
  • Master’s degree in business, social sciences, public health or related field
  • Minimum of 10 years senior level experience working in a for-profit, private sector, or development organization involving local and international markets
  • At least 5 years experience leading senior and mid-level teams, and demonstrated capacity for developing, supporting and mentoring program staff
  • Minimum of 3 years experience in coalition-building and managing corporate social responsibility/or PPPs, and demonstrated capabilities in partnership development, stakeholder management and facilitation.
  • Experience in communications, advocacy and/or marketing
  • Demonstrated capabilities in strategic planning and program management of complex, multi-stakeholder initiatives
  • Must have experience establishing links with networks of private sector entities, government ministries, and development agencies
  • Demonstrated understanding of HIV, public health and/or wider international development issues highly desirable
  • Demonstrated understanding of youth culture in sub-Saharan Africa generally, and in Kenya specifically
  • Excellent written ,oral, and presentation skills required
  • Fluency in Kiswahili a plus
How to apply

To apply for this position, please send your cover letter and CV to Recruitment.Health@CardnoEM.com – indicate “HFG” in the subject line of your email for prompt consideration.

Filing deadline: Sept 30, 2010

To learn more about Cardno Emerging Markets USA Ltd., please visit http://www.cardnoem.com/

Electrician – African Union Vacancy Announcement

Electrician – African Union Vacancy Announcement

Ref: BETs 1/2010-REG
The African Union, established as a unique Pan African continental body, is charged with spearheading Africa’s rapid integration and sustainable development by promoting unity, solidarity, cohesion and cooperation among the peoples of Africa and African States as well as developing a new partnership worldwide. Its Headquarters is located in Addis Ababa, capital city of Ethiopia.
In seeking to achieve this objective, the African Union intends to strengthen its capacity to deliver by, among others, the implementation of its organizational structure and the filling of all vacant posts.
The Commission of the African Union invites applicants who are citizens of Member States for the following regular vacant position.
 
1. Post :
Job Title: Electrician
Grade: GSA4
No. of Post: 1
Department: Administration and Human Resource Development
Unit: Building, Equipment and Transport Services
Supervisor: Maintenance Supervisor
Duty station: Addis Ababa



2. Major Duties and Responsibilities:
  • The incumbent will be responsible for all electrical additions, troubleshooting, modifications, maintenance repairs and preventive maintenance of all electrical components in the facilities.
  • Install electrical feeders, branch circuits, light fixtures, and wiring devices in accordance with applicable codes. Ability to read and understand complex wiring diagrams, schematics, manufacturer blueprints and control logic drawings with minimal supervision.
  • Carry out planned and preventive maintenance of High Voltage and Low Voltage systems, generators, security systems, battery charging units, kitchen and medical equipment, UPS units as well as testing instruments.
  • Supervise all day-to-day activities of the electrical works of contractors on the basis of daily operation and maintenance schedules. Hands on participation and leadership over contractors personnel whenever important intervention is required regarding major equipment like power centers, backup generators, medical equipment and UPS units, to ensure appropriate completion and compliance with applicable standards.
  • Liaises with Utility Power Authority in order to achieve uninterrupted and steady power supply as well as reviews electrical bills for the assertion of presented bills and suggests measures of efficiency
3. Education Qualifications Required:
Candidates must have a minimum of college diploma in electrical engineering from a recognized higher educational institution.
 
4. Work Experience:
Candidates must have at least 5 years of experience on facility electrical system maintenance and a strong background in Diesel generators, including installations, operations, repair and maintenance of such sets.  Candidates should also be able to perform electrical troubleshooting and repairs on elevators, chillers, air handlers, pumps, cooling towers, solar power systems and HVAC systems.
 
5. Other Relevant Skill Required:
  • Must have excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Working knowledge of computer application software like Visio, Microsoft Office, and Autocad.
  • Excellent knowledge of international organizations;
  • Willingness to work days, evenings, nights, overtime and holidays as required and perform physically demanding tasks associated with this position.
6. Language Requirement:
  • Proficiency in one of the African Union working languages.
  • Knowledge of other working languages would be an added advantage.
7. Age Requirement:
Candidates must preferably be between 25 and 35 years old.
 

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