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December 6, 2010

Rural Electrification Authority Job Vacancy

Rural Electrification Authority Job Vacancy

The Rural Electrification Authority (REA) is a State Corporation established under the Section 67 of the Energy Act, 2006. The primary mandate of the Authority is to accelerate rural electrification in order to promote sustainable development.

The Authority is seeking applications from self motivated and dynamic individuals to take up the following positions:

Senior Surveyor III MG10 (1 post)

Reporting to the Chief Manager Design, The Senior Surveyor shall have the following responsibilities to ensure quality surveying services for power distribution as per the Authority’s established procedures in order to enhance accurate design:

Duties:
* Leading survey teams in conducting route surveys
* Participating in planning and implementation of survey assignments in accordance with policies and standards of the Authority
* Pegging routes accurately to indicate pole positions on the ground for construction teams to prepare holes
* Developing mappings of premises for the proposed customers to enable accurate design for system network

Regional Sales Job Vacancy

Regional Sales Job Vacancy

Job Title: Regional Sales Manager (East Africa)
Reports to: CBM

Main Purpose of the Job (Why job exists/what it must achieve)

To Achieve Sales target & distribution objectives for overall strategic regional development through:
* Driving all Route to Market (RTM) programs in the region.
* Channel and Distributor plan execution and its follow-up
* Execution of regional plan and strategy
* Leading, coaching and developing Area Sales Manager to implement the channel and customer plans and achieve the desired in-store conditions and sales objectives at the store level.
* Capex profitability

Main Responsibilities/Job Summary
Market


* Set the individual monthly, quarterly and yearly target for each Area or Sales Manager
* Identify branch sales opportunities & potential for OPL input and plan for future needs
* Develop branch sales strategy to be incorporated with Regional Plan
* Ensure implementation of regional & channel strategy
* Involved in OPL discussion on volume & input with marketing and CCSD
* Monitor progress against RIG

Tour Consultant Job Opening

Tour Consultant Job Opening

Location: Nairobi

Our client, middle sized and ambitious Tour Operator based in Nairobi is seeking to recruit a Tour Consultant. The successful candidate will be required to :

* Have a thorough knowledge of the East Africa Tourism Product
* Be a graduate of a recognized University majoring in Tourism
* Be fully conversant with all aspects of Tour Operations such as itinerary planning, reservations, tour quotations and customer service
* Have a minimum two years experience in a similar position
* Be Computer literate with relevant experience in Microsoft Office, Internet and email – generally have good IT skills

Rural Electrification Authority Jobs in Kenya - Senior Surveyor and Business Development Engineer

Rural Electrification Authority Jobs in Kenya - Senior Surveyor and Business Development Engineer

The Rural Electrification Authority (REA) is a State Corporation established under the Section 67 of the Energy Act, 2006. The primary mandate of the Authority is to accelerate rural electrification in order to promote sustainable development.

The Authority is seeking applications from self motivated and dynamic individuals to take up the following positions:

Senior Surveyor III
MG10 (1 post)

Reporting to the Chief Manager Design, The Senior Surveyor shall have the following responsibilities to ensure quality surveying services for power distribution as per the Authority’s established procedures in order to enhance accurate design:

Duties:

    * Leading survey teams in conducting route surveys
    * Participating in planning and implementation of survey assignments in accordance with policies and standards of the Authority
    * Pegging routes accurately to indicate pole positions on the ground for construction teams to prepare holes

WFP National Vulnerability Assessment and Mapping (VAM) Officer Job Vacancy in Kenya

WFP National Vulnerability Assessment and Mapping (VAM) Officer Job Vacancy in Kenya

Vacancy Announcement WFP/27/10

This Vacancy is open to Kenyan male and female candidates.

Qualified female candidates are particularly encouraged to apply.

Job Title: National Vulnerability Assessment and Mapping (VAM) Officer
Post Grade: NOC – Fixed Term

Duty Station: Nairobi
Deadline for application: 17 December 2010


The Vulnerability Assessment and Mapping (VAM) Officer will report first level to the International VAM Officer and second level to the Deputy Country Director or their designees.

Major Duties and Responsibilities:

Within delegated authority, the Vulnerability Assessment and Mapping (VAM) Officer will be responsible for the following duties:

    * Strengthen KCO knowledge base and the understanding of food security and vulnerability issues at country level contributing to a better preparedness and response capacity to protect the lives and livelihoods of vulnerable communities that are at risk;
    * Supervise food security assessments. Ensure the use of such knowledge to inform WFP decision making and contributes to country level work of government counterparts, civil society organizations, bilateral donors and UN agencies;
    * Produce high-quality reports of assessments; support the production of technical reports with strong analysis, and inputs; assist with drafting of relevant sections for project documents, for example PRRO and Country Programme;

CEO Job Vacancy at Life Insurance Services Provider

CEO Job Vacancy at Life Insurance Services Provider

Description:


Insightful CEO For A Life Insurance Services Provider
A Catalyst Consulting is searching for an insightful CEO for a life insurance services provider on behalf of our client, one of the leading composite insurance companies in Kenya.

Key requirements for the position

    * University degree in business, economics, finance, or a related area, or an equivalent professional qualification. ACII qualification is a must.
    * At least 5 plus years progressively more senior experience in life insurance.

General Manager Job Vacancy at Life Insurance Company

General Manager Job Vacancy at Life Insurance Company

Description:


Talented Life Insurance General Manager.
aCatalyst Consulting is searching for an insightful life insurance manager on behalf of our client, one of the composite insurance companies in Kenya. Ideally, position will in the long run progress to general manager and ultimately head the life insurance company.

Key requirements for the position

    * University degree in business, economics, finance, or a related area, or an equivalent professional qualification
    * At least 5 years progressively more service experience in life insurance
    * A strong technical life business background, preferably with actuarial skills

Visa Assistant Job Vacancy at American Embassy Kenya

Visa Assistant Job Vacancy at American Embassy Kenya

Description:

Visa Assistant Job. American Embassy Kenya.
VA-19-11 November 30, 2010
Open to: All Interested Candidates
Position: Visa Assistant
Opening:November 30, 2010
Closing:December 14, 2010


Work Hours: Full-time; 40 hours/week Salary:
Not-Ordinarily Resident: Position Grade: FP- 7
Ordinarily Resident: Position Grade: FSN-1415-7
(A higher step and salary may be granted based on superior qualifications).

NOTE: ALL ORDINARILY RESIDENT APPLICANTS MUST HAVE THE REQUIRED WORK AND/OR RESIDENCY PERMITS ALLOWING EMPLOYMENT IN COUNTRY PRIOR TO APPLYING FOR THIS POSITION.

The Consular Section has an opening for the position of Visa Assistant. The position will be available
immediately.

Basic Function:
The incumbent will advise customers on regulations and procedures governing the immigrant visa process.
Reviews applications and civil documents submitted by visa applicants.
Maintains required electronic and paper files.

Kericho Primary School Teaching Jobs at Kericho primary school

Kericho Primary School Teaching Jobs at Kericho primary school

Description:


Kericho Primary School Teaching Jobs Opportunity in Kenya
Kericho primary school is a private academic institution owned by the Kenya Tea Growers Association.

The Kenya Tea Growers Association is a dynamic organization in the tea industry, established to promote industry leadership and foster profitable growth in harmony with good corporate citizenship and a sustainable approach to business.

Kericho Primary school is offering quality nursery and primary education based on the 8-4-4 system against the backdrop of moral and social values.

The positions

Reporting to the Head teacher, the school seeks to recruit dedicated, and results orientated professionals to fill the following teaching positions;

    * Math /Social Studies
    * Science/CRE.

Channel Category Sales Development Executive at Adept Systems

Channel Category Sales Development Executive at Adept Systems

Description:


Summary: Reporting to the Commercial Manager, the Channel Category Sales Development Executive responsible for executing , coordinating and monitoring inorder to achieve channel category objectives.

Description: 

· Identify Channels in Market & Classify Outlets :identify Key Channels for the category he or she is handling and Assess Channels for Attractiveness & Recommend Prioritization

· Develop Channel Objectives and Strategies and work closely with the sales team to achieve the same

· Combine Consumer & Trade Activities into a Consolidated Graph Data Activity Calendar by Category by Channel

· Proactively work with the sales team of the country in ensuring country sales objectives are met and suggest action to region on bridging sales gaps as and when it arises.

· Initiate Sales review of the country by brand and by Channel

Requirements:
· Degree in Commerce (or similar), majoring in Marketing.

HR & Admin Assistant at Farmchem Limited

HR & Admin Assistant at Farmchem Limited

Description:


Summary: Farmchem, a leading agricultural inputs importer and supplier in Kenya, with a focus on East African market expansion and providing innovative farming solutions to farmers is seeking a qualified, dynamic and experienced professional to join our team in the following positions.

Description: HR & ADMIN ASSISTANT

The Position

The HR assistant will be required to assist in implementing and monitoring of HR policies and procedures. In addition the role will involve various front office tasks and administration tasks.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

Handling staff records
Staffing, monitoring Time & Attendance Management
Ensuring adherence to Occupational Health and Safety Standards & policy
Scheduling of employee leave, off days & overtime

EIM Solutions SAP Jobs at EIM Solutions Ltd

EIM Solutions SAP Jobs at EIM Solutions Ltd

Description:


EIM Solutions SAP Jobs in Kenya
EIM Solutions Ltd, Kenya’s leading SAP GOLD Partner in Africa Region offering Enterprise Information Management (ERP) and Business Intelligence (BI) solutions for Small & Midsized companies.

We hereby invite applications from suitable qualified, experienced and self-motivated candidates with proven track record to fill the following positions.

The ideal candidates must be persons of high integrity, hardworking, able to work with minimum supervision, possess good interpersonal communication skills as well as be resourceful and self-motivating.

1) SAP Business One Service Delivery Manager


    * To manage the performance of services to clients as agreed in the contract and ensure that the Service Levels are achieved.

2) SAP Business One Implementation Consultant


    * to successfully roll out SAP Business One to clients within stipulated timeframes

3) SAP Business One Developers

CEO / Fundraiser Job Vacancy at NGO that caters fo Aged and Destitute women

CEO / Fundraiser Job Vacancy at NGO that caters fo Aged and Destitute women

Description:
CEO / Fundraiser Job in Kenya
We are an NGO that caters fo Aged and Destitute women. We are looking for someone to fill the position of CEO/Fund Raiser.
The main role of the CEO/Fund Raiser is to direct, promote, and coordinate the operations of the organization in a manner that will increase funds for the NGO improve the efficiency, and help the Organization to achieve its goals.

Management
  • Ensure decisions taken by the top management are implemented within the organization.
  • Ensures that the NGO is functioning according to the plan which was determined by stakeholders
  • Ensure that appropriate and integrated information is made available for smooth working
  • Maintain good relations with donors to ensure.
  • Develop innovative business strategies and solutions towards enhancing the organizations services
Operations and Administration

Procurement Specialist Job Vacancy at United Nations Office for Project Services (UNOPS)

Procurement Specialist Job Vacancy at United Nations Office for Project Services (UNOPS)

Description:


UNOPS helps its partners in the United Nations system meet the world’s needs for building peace, recovering from disaster, and creating sustainable development. UNOPS is known for its ability to implement complex projects in all types of environments around the globe. In an effort to promote organizational excellence, UNOPS seeks highly qualified individuals for the following position:

Vacancy Details

Vacancy Code

VA/2010/NAO/MAC/SOM/PS/12-03

Title: Procurement Specialist

Level: International Individual Contractor (I-ICA) Level 2

Org Unit:
NAO/Mine Action Programme – Somalia

Duty Station
Nairobi, Kenya – with frequent missions to Somalia (and with possibility of transfer to Somalia, if and when operations require)

Duration

Until 30 June 2011 (with possibility of extension – subject to funding and performance)

Closing Date: 17 December 2010

Background

The UN Mine Action Programme in Somalia had been implemented by UNDP since 2002. The programme started in Somaliland (1992-1993, 1997-1998 and 1999-present), and Puntland (2003-2005), and has implemented capacity building projects, provided technical assistance for the national Somaliland and Puntland Mine Action centres and the Police Explosive Ordnance disposal teams. Mine Action operations in South Central Somalia were launched in 2007 with the primary objective of establishing a national Mine Action Coordination Center to cover the remaining regions of south central Somalia.
From early 2010, responsibility for the UN Mine Action Programme in Somalia (UNSOMA) transitioned to the United Nations Mine Action Service (UNMAS), executed by UNOPS. In South Central Somalia, UNSOMA will expand activities, requiring additional Operations and Quality Assurance support. This will involve activities in all five pillars of mine action, as well as Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) activities in Mogadishu to reduce the large amounts of Explosive Remnants of War (ERW) and stockpiles throughout the city.

The Mine Action programme has an office in Nairobi to provide managerial and support functions for the Regional Offices in Somalia.

Duties and Responsibilities

Reporting to the Head of Support Services, the Procurement Specialist is responsible for the following:

Consultant: HIV & AIDS Specialist Consultancy at United Nations Development Programme (UNDP)

Consultant: HIV & AIDS Specialist Consultancy at United Nations Development Programme (UNDP)

Description:

Consultant: HIV & AIDS Specialist Consultancy
Background and Objectives of the assignment


UNDP has been at the forefront globally and at country levels to contribute towards and support national responses to HIV & AIDS together with other development partners. In Somalia, UNDP has been actively involved in the HIV & AIDS response since 2004.

UNDP’s main focus is to strengthen Governance of AIDS Responses which focus on 3 critical areas:


Strengthening Governance Structures for the HIV responses,
Supporting Decentralisation of the HIV & AIDS response and
Strengthening Partnerships between government and civil society to help create an enabling environment to support the response to HIV & AIDS.
This involves working with the media to help create an enabling environment and reduce stigma and discrimination, plus work to protect the rights of People Living with HIV & AIDS (PLHAs), women, and other vulnerable populations.

As per the scope of work below, this consultancy will support UNDP efforts to strengthen governance structures for the HIV response in Somalia and support partners that UNDP works with in Somaliland, Puntland and South Central. The position is based in Nairobi but will require some travel to the field.

To this end, UNDP Somalia is recruiting an HIV & AIDS Programme Specialist who will support all activities outlined in scope of work below.

Duties and Responsibilities
Scope of work


Oversee the work of the HIV & AIDS Unit, which is carried out in South-Central Somalia, Puntland and Somaliland.
Provide Technical Assistance, as well as programmatic and operational support to three staff that work with the HIV Unit

ICT Help Desk Assistant (Database Maintenance) at United Nations Development Programme (UNDP)

ICT Help Desk Assistant (Database Maintenance) at United Nations Development Programme (UNDP)

Description:

ICT Help Desk Assistant (Database Maintenance),

Background

The Recovery and Sustainable Livelihood Programme (RSL) is continuing and scaling up the livelihoods project implemented during 2008 – 2010 in the three Somali zones of Somaliland, South Center and Puntland. The overall objective is to contribute to human security and peace and recovery in Somalia through capacity development of community and national actors as a strategy for sustainable livelihoods and long-term recovery. Thus, the focus will be on (i) ‘stabilization’ of livelihoods of vulnerable households and communities through conflict /disaster sensitive short-term employment creation and grants to promote community peaceful coexistence and peace building; (ii) improvement of local economic recovery for reintegration, employment, micro-business development and food security in Somalia; (iii) support of inclusive economic growth in Somalia; (iv) improvement of capacity for climate risk and community based natural resource management in Somalia; and, (v) gender equality, women and youth socio-economic empowerment strengthened. All five focus areas entail strengthening the capacity of communities, private sector, CSOs/CBOs and governmental and local authority institutions to plan and deliver and implement recovery projects, provide services effectively and efficiently, and support participatory local development planning processes. The programme is targeting affected people, mainly women, youth, pastoralists, ex-combatants and IDPs. In addition, the programme is targeting local authorities, governmental institutions As these groups bear the brunt of the economic and social consequences of the crises in Somalia, their economic empowerment is a key component of the programme.

RSL Programme developed an interactive database that will enhance efficiency in project planning, monitoring, and reporting as well as structured project information, organization and documentation, for improved overall portfolio management. This will avail information in a timely manner and enable the monitoring of the project activities, particularly the database will help manage and monitor;

Agreements signed between UNDP and other UN Agencies, NGOs, Community Management Committees and government authorities.
Reporting: – different formats of technical, financial and other result oriented related reports,
Monitoring and communication in real time using GIS and Google earth.
Under the guidance and the direct supervision of the RSL Programme manager and the technical supervision of the ICT Analyst, the Database and ICT Assistant will develop and maintain RSL Database system, UNDP Somalia Web site and the UNDP Somalia Intranet. He/she will provide daily technical support for users in charge of the content in UNDP office. In addition to this, the Database and ICT Assistant will provide End User Support to the Country Office staff.

For updating of content on both the UNDP Somalia Website and Intranet, the Database and ICT Assistant will work under the guidance of the Head of Communications and direct supervision of the Communications Officer. The incumbent has to be competent in Database development and management, web design, management, maintenance, and Web-oriented databases applications.

The Database and ICT Assistant works in close collaboration with RSL Programme, Operations, Programmes and Project teams in the CO and UNDP HQ staff for resolving complex ICT and web-related issues.

Duties and Responsibilities
Summary of key functions:


Database Applications
Provision of Web development and web management services
Website and Intranet Maintenance
Provision of User Support services
Facilitation of knowledge building and knowledge sharing

1. Update and Maintain Database Applications

Maintain existing RSL database (www.somali-rsl.net) and integrate other UNDP/UN data where possible.
Updated data into RSL database, which will include addressing problems with data provided to the RSL programme,

Database, Information Research & Collation and Report Writing Assistant at United Nations Human Settlements Program (UN-HABITAT)

Database, Information Research & Collation and Report Writing Assistant at United Nations Human Settlements Program (UN-HABITAT)

Description:

Database, Information Research & Collation and Report Writing Assistant, G-5,(NAIROBI)

United Nations Human Settlements Program (UN-HABITAT)

The United Nations Human Settlements Programme, UN-HABITAT

Closing date: 17 Dec 2010

Location: Kenya – Nairobi

ORGANIZATIONAL LOCATION: UN-HABITAT

DUTY STATION: Nairobi

FUNCTIONAL TITLE: Database, Information Research & Collation and Report Writing Assistant

GRADE: G5

POST DURATION: 6 months

CLOSING DATE:
17 December 2010

BACKGROUND

UN-HABITAT recognizes that good urban governance is characterized by the interdependent principles of sustainability, equity, efficiency, transparency and accountability, security, civic engagement and citizenship. An important aspect of UN-HABITAT’s normative work is to develop knowledge tools, systems and indicators of good urban governance to help cities identify urban governance priorities and assess their progress towards the quality of city-life.

Organizational Setting and Reporting Relationships:

This position is located in the Urban Development Branch. Incumbent will report to Head Urban Development Branch.

RESPONSIBILITIES
Within delegated authority, the Database, Information Research and Collation, Report Writing Assistant will be responsible for the following duties: (These duties are not all inclusive nor are all the duties to be carried out by the Assistant).

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