PROJECT COORDINATOR Job Vacancy at International Livestock Research Institute (ILRI) in Kenya
PROJECT COORDINATOR
International Livestock Research Institute (ILRI)
The International Livestock Research Institute (ILRI) works at the crossroads of livestock and poverty, bringing high-quality livestock science, communications and capacity building to bear on poverty reduction and sustainable development. ILRI is one of 15 centres supported by the Consultative Group on International Agricultural Research (CGIAR). ILRI has campuses in Kenya (headquarters) and Ethiopia, with other offices located in other regions of Africa (Mali, Mozambique, Nigeria) as well as in South Asia (India, Sri Lanka), Southeast Asia (Laos, Thailand, Vietnam) and East Asia (China). ILRI also manages Biosciences eastern and central Africa (BecA)-ILRI Hub, a new centre for excellence in modern plant and animal biology in Africa. It consists of a Hub based on the ILRI campus in Nairobi, Kenya and a network of regional nodes and other affiliated laboratories and organizations throughout the region. The BecA-ILRI Hub facilitates, hosts and conducts research in crop, microbe and livestock areas where new developments in science offer promise to address previously intractable problems constraining Africa’s development. Capacity building is a major goal of all activities. The scope covers agriculture and food security and their intersections with human health and nutrition, and the sustainable use of Africa’s natural resources. Further information is available at http://hub.africabiosciences.org/
Closing date: 30 Nov 2010
Location: Kenya – Nairobi
The BecA-ILRI Hub seeks to recruit a Project Coordinator whose focus will be to manage and coordinate a new large scale collaborative project between Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO), Australia, and the Biosciences eastern and central Africa – International Livestock Research Institute (BecA-ILRI) Hub. The Australian Government has announced its intention to provide generous support through CSIRO for a new Partnership with the BecA-ILRI Hub. The Partnership will support a program of biosciences research and development and related capacity building over four years (2010-2013). The overall goal is to improve food security by using the application of modern science to increase the productivity and sustainability of agricultural systems in Africa. This is an international appointment reporting to the BecA-ILRI Hub Director.
Job Purpose
The Project Coordinator will be expected to manage allocation of project resources and connect the project team to each other and to key stakeholders.
Key responsibilities
1. Facilitate communication and liaison
* Develop and maintain strong relationship relationships with research collaborators
* Facilitate project team communication.
November 25, 2010
Engineer Career Job Vacancy at Safaricom Ltd in Kenya
Engineer Career Job Vacancy at Safaricom Ltd in Kenya
Latest Kenya Jobs Vacancy: Safaricom Ltd Engineer Career Job
We are pleased to announce the following vacancy in the IT Network Infrastructure Department within the Information Technology Division.
In keeping with our current business needs, we are looking for a person who meets the criteria indicated below:
Senior Data Center Engineer Ref: IT_ SDCE_ NOV 2010
Reporting to Senior Manager; IT Systems Infrastructure, the holder of the position will be responsible for managing, monitoring, and supporting Safaricom data centers and disaster recovery sites.
You will coordinate and manage efforts towards the construction of new data center(s) or recovery sites through management of vendors, coordination of relevant construction process, procurement and equipping of the data centers.
Key Responsibilities
Data Center Operations Management:
* Managing, configuration and troubleshooting electrical and mechanical systems in use in the data center environment including UPS systems, AC unit’s chiller, feeders, inverters and generators.
* Analysis of air flow and temperatures within the data centers including implementation of tactical service improvements and upgrades to improve air circulation and optimize temperatures in the data centers and disaster recovery site.
Latest Kenya Jobs Vacancy: Safaricom Ltd Engineer Career Job
We are pleased to announce the following vacancy in the IT Network Infrastructure Department within the Information Technology Division.
In keeping with our current business needs, we are looking for a person who meets the criteria indicated below:
Senior Data Center Engineer Ref: IT_ SDCE_ NOV 2010
Reporting to Senior Manager; IT Systems Infrastructure, the holder of the position will be responsible for managing, monitoring, and supporting Safaricom data centers and disaster recovery sites.
You will coordinate and manage efforts towards the construction of new data center(s) or recovery sites through management of vendors, coordination of relevant construction process, procurement and equipping of the data centers.
Key Responsibilities
Data Center Operations Management:
* Managing, configuration and troubleshooting electrical and mechanical systems in use in the data center environment including UPS systems, AC unit’s chiller, feeders, inverters and generators.
* Analysis of air flow and temperatures within the data centers including implementation of tactical service improvements and upgrades to improve air circulation and optimize temperatures in the data centers and disaster recovery site.
Director Legal Services Job Vacancy at National Environment Management Authority in Kenya
Director Legal Services Job Vacancy at National Environment Management Authority in Kenya
Summary:
The National Environment Management Authority (NEMA) was established under the Environmental Management and Coordination Act (EMCA) No. 8 of 1999, as the Principal Instrument of Government in the implementation of all policies relating to the environment.
The Authority invites applications from qualified and experienced candidates for the following vacant positions;
Description: An officer at this level will be responsible to the Director General and will be the Chief legal Advisor to the Authority.
Specific duties at this level will include but not limited to;
* Secretary to the Board of management
* Providing legal advice to the Authority and ensuring integration of environmental concerns into policy and legislation at all levels;
Summary:
The National Environment Management Authority (NEMA) was established under the Environmental Management and Coordination Act (EMCA) No. 8 of 1999, as the Principal Instrument of Government in the implementation of all policies relating to the environment.
The Authority invites applications from qualified and experienced candidates for the following vacant positions;
Description: An officer at this level will be responsible to the Director General and will be the Chief legal Advisor to the Authority.
Specific duties at this level will include but not limited to;
* Secretary to the Board of management
* Providing legal advice to the Authority and ensuring integration of environmental concerns into policy and legislation at all levels;
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