Job Vacancy for Safaricom Engineering Jobs In Kenya

Job Vacancy for Safaricom Engineering Jobs In Kenya

We are pleased to announce the following vacancy in the IT Business Services 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 Billing Engineer Ref: IT_SBE_SEPT 2010

Reporting to the Senior Manager, Billing, the holder of the position will be responsible for the Billing Services function within IT Business Services Department.
The main duties in this role will include; Change management, System maintenance, System faulting, Process improvement, Bill production and presentation.

Key Responsibilities
* Systems support by ensure rating and billing service availability;
* Change Management – take part in billing software upgrade and configuration changes, including update of the configuration database;
* Implementation of new billing services and system expansion from evaluation of new services to final acceptance;
* Resolve faults on all equipments and services under billing responsibility; Escalate faults to supplier if needed and follow up until resolution;
* System maintenance – perform maintenance routines to ensure all billing systems are up and running at all times;
* Ensure all billing systems are secure;
* Internal and external process improvement;
* Knowledge transfer to first line maintenance.

Minimum requirements
* Degree in Computer Science or Information Technology or Electrical and Electronic Engineering or Telecommunication Engineering.
* At least 3-4 years working experience in IT/Billing function.
* Certification and knowledge of Relational Database Management Systems (e.g. Oracle, MySQL, Informix);
* Certification and knowledge of UNIX based systems (e.g. HP-UX, AIX, Solaris, and Linux);
* Intermediate knowledge/experience in Shell scripting/programming;
* At least 2 years working knowledge of Telecommunications Billing service management, preferably on Oracle BRM (Portal Infranet/Pipeline);
* A working knowledge of service provisioning and fulfillment, mediation, interconnect billing service management preferable in a telecommunications environment is an added advantage.

If you feel that you are up to the challenge and posses 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 22nd September 2010.

The Senior Manager – Talent Acquisition
Safaricom Limited
Nairobi
Via email to: hr@safaricom.co.ke

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Jobs Opportunity : Kenya Agricultural Research Institute KARI Jobs

Jobs Opportunity : Kenya Agricultural Research Institute KARI Jobs

The Kenya Agricultural Research Institute (KARI) is coordinating the Kenyan component of a project being implemented in Kenya, Benin and South Africa titled ‘Joint Learning in Innovation Systems of African Agriculture (JOLISAA).
The two and a half years project (30 months) seeks to identify, assess and draw lessons/insights from past and on going innovation systems and local knowledge experiences in the three countries.

The position of an assistant coordinator for a period of 18 months is being sought who will assist the Kenya national coordinator to:
* Facilitate and support data collection, processing and documentation of innovation system cases in Kenya.
* Assist in distillation of lessons from the various innovation system cases
* Participate in innovation system perspective capacity building activities
* Liaise with various Kenyan innovation platform members, project staff, private sector, policy makers and other stakeholders on project matters
* Any other duties relating to project activities

Qualifications:
* A mature and dynamic person below 40 years of age
* Masters degree level education from a recognized University in any of the following fields rural/community development, economics, agronomy or sociology
* At least 4 years of field experience in community/rural development and/or local innovation systems/local knowledge work within Kenya
* Proven skills in analysis, report writing and scientific documentation of field experiences.
* Experience with web-based information sharing and networking;
* Excellent communication and networking skills and a team player
* An ‘out-of-the-box’ thinker with ambition and interest in agricultural innovation systems
* Passion for engaging in field activities and interacting with rural families and rural based organisations.

An attractive salary and benefits will be offered to the successful candidate.

Applications should be sent to:
The Director,
Kenya Agricultural Research Institute
JOLISAA Project Steering Committee,
P.O. Box 57811, Nairobi
or send e-mail to: JOLISAA@kari.org

Deadline for applications will be Friday, 30th September 2010

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Kenya Jobs Opportunity : Forest Service Jobs Latest

Kenya Jobs Opportunity : Forest Service Jobs Latest

Kenya Forest Service is a State Corporation established by an Act of Parliament for the management and conservation of all types of forests.
The Service seeks to recruit self motivated, dynamic and results oriented persons to fill the following vacancies:

1. Chief Officer Survey and Mapping 1 Post
KFS Grade 5 Ref: KFS/FCM/SURMAP/01/10
Reporting to the Deputy Director, Forest Conservation and Management, the position holder will work to establish forest boundaries and maintain spatial data records on all forests in Kenya.

Overall Responsibilities:
* Planning, developing, coordinating and implementing survey and mapping programmes and policies.
* Coordinating surveys, boundary demarcations and mapping of forest reserves and ensuring that all boundary records for the Forest Reserves are held in safe custody.
* Provision of expert witness on litigation matters concerning boundary disputes.
* Overseeing compilation of documents leading to the drawing up of boundary plans, titles, leases and sub-leases issued to Kenya Forest Service.

Required Qualifications and experience:
Suitable candidates must have the following minimum qualifications:
* BSc Surveying and Photogrammetry or a Bsc in Geospatial and Geomatics Engineering or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution.
* Be a registered full member of the Institution of surveyors of Kenya.
* Be a licensed land surveyor by the Kenya Land Surveyors Board.
* 5 years progressive work experience in a senior level 3 of which should be in an appropriate environment and institution.
* Postgraduate qualification is an added advantage

2. Chief Superintendent Civil Engineering 1 Post

KFS Grade 5 Ref: KFS/CS/ENG/01/10
Reporting to the Deputy Director, Plantations and Enterprises, the office holder will ensure maintenance of correct standards of civil works in the Service.

Overall Responsibilities:
* Planning, costing and financial control of all work relating to design and maintenance of Civil/Electrical/ Mechanical plants and accessories.
* Ensuring that correct standards are maintained in Civil/ Electrical/ Mechanical design drawings and specifications for installation, inspection, commissioning and testing
* Ensuring maintenance of all Electrical/Mechanical plants, equipment, machinery and accessories

Required Qualifications and experience:

Suitable candidates must have the following minimum qualifications:
* A Bachelors degree in Civil Engineering with 5 years of experience 3 of which should be at Senior Superintending Engineer level or equivalent
* Be registered engineer with Engineers Registration Board.
* Have wider experience in multidisciplinary works all areas of civil, electrical or mechanical installations and maintenance
* Shown merit and ability in work performance.

3. Principal Lecturer – Kenya Forestry College (Londiani) 2 Posts

KFS Grade 5 Ref: KFS/ KFC/PRL/01/10
Reporting to the Principal – KFC the officers will be required to teach and administer academic programmes at the College.

Overall Responsibilities:
* Conduct research in Forestry management
* Teach specified subjects as may be assigned from time to time.
* Participate in setting and marking of examinations.
* Compiling students’ academic reports and records.
* Innovate and implement new training methods.
* Provide guidance and counselling services to students.
* Assist in developing and review of curricula and manuals.
* Performing any other administrative duties as may be assigned from time to time.

Required Qualifications and Experience
Suitable candidates must have the following minimum qualifications:
* A Minimum of a Bachelors degree in Forestry or in any other forestry related field from a recognized institution with eight (8) years teaching experience in a middle level college.
* An MSc degree in Education, Forestry and related Natural Resource Management areas will be an added advantage.
* A Certificate or Post Graduate Diploma in Education from a recognized Institution will be an added advantage;
* Evidence of Computer literacy
* Previous experience in academic administration is desirable.
* Shown merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results.

4. Accountant II 10 Posts

KFS Grade 8 Ref: KFS/FA/ACC/01/10
Reporting to the Deputy Director Finance and Accounting, the incumbents will be deployed to work in the Conservancies based throughout the country.
They will oversee the overall implementation of accounting procedures and practices in the respective Conservancy areas.

Overall responsibilities:
* Collecting, banking and accounting for revenue within the Conservancy.
* Monitors expenditure within the Conservancy and ensures adherence to budgetary provisions.
* Ensure ledger reconciliations are done on a timely basis (i.e. petty cash, cash book, bank reconciliation, imprest etc) both at the Conservancy and Zones.
* Verification of financial transactions against laid down procedures
* Maintenance of up to date accounting records in the Conservancy.
* Any other duties assigned from time to time.

Required Qualifications and experience
* A minimum of a Bachelor of Commerce degree (Accounting or Finance options).
* A minimum of CPA part II or ACCA part II Qualification
* At least 3 years working experience preferably in the Public Sector.
* Familiarity with computerized accounting system.

5. Accounts Assistants 23 Posts

KFS Grade 10 Ref.KFS/FA/AS/OI/tO
Reporting to the Deputy Director Finance and Accounting, the incumbents will be deployed to work in offices based throughout the country. They will oversee the overall implementation of accounting procedures and practices in the respective offices.

Overall responsibilities:
* Collection and banking of revenue.
* Undertake monthly bank reconciliations.
* Maintaining a fixed asset register.
* Maintenance and safe keeping of accountable documents invoices, receipts, etc.
* Monitoring receipts and maintaining books of accounts (cash books, vote books etc)
* Performing any other duties as may be assigned from time to time.

Required Qualifications and experience
* A minimum of CPA Part II
* A minimum of 3 years relevant work experience OR
* A minimum of CPA Part I with 5 years relevant work experience
* Familiarity with computerized accounting system.

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Jobs Opportunity Kenya : Accounting Jobs Kenya School Of Law

Jobs Opportunity Kenya : Accounting Jobs Kenya School Of Law

Accounting Jobs In Kenya.

The Kenya School of Law is a Postgraduate Training Institution run under the auspices of the Council of Legal Education Act, Cap. 16A of the Laws of Kenya. The core mandate of the Council of Legal Education is inter alia to train for legal professional development and in particular to train lawyers for entry into the legal profession as Advocates of the High Court of Kenya.

For over 40 years the School has discharged this mandate under the leadership of the office of the Attorney General and the Ministry of Justice National Cohesion and Constitutional Affairs.
From 2006, however, the School became a Semi-Autonomous Government Agency (SAGA) with an expanded mandate and reviewed terms of service for its staff.

The core functions of School as currently constituted includes provision of the following services;-
* Advocates Training and Paralegal Studies;
* Continuing Professional Development, Projects and Legal Research

In order to effectively meet these expanded functions the School wishes to recruit full time high calibre personnel who will join the existing strong team of staff to help it realize its vision of being the preferred centre of excellence in legal education and training in the Eastern Africa region and beyond.

We are looking for independent, strategic actors who are in good health, are ICT literate, customer oriented, and can lead change.
Specifically we seek to recruit:-

1. Senior Accountant Ref: CLE/KSL/HR11/10 KSL 5 1 Position
Overall purpose of the job
To assist the Finance Manager in giving strategic direction to the finance function of the School by way of introducing new financial procedures while strengthening existing ones. The incumbent will also assist in giving accurate periodic budgets and reports that reflect the true financial position of the School.
Person Specification
The successful candidate will:
* Possess a relevant masters degree and be a holder of CPA (K);
* Have served for a minimum of 5 years, 3 of which should be in a management position;

2. Accountant Ref: CLE/KSL/HR12/10 KSL 6 1 Position
Overall purpose of the Job
Reporting to the Finance Manager the incumbent will be responsible for preparation of accurate periodic budgets and reports that reflects the financial position of the School and to ensure control and timely response to routine demands for cash.
Person Specification
The successful candidate will:
* Hold a bachelor of commerce (accounting option) degree or equivalent. Possession of CPA (K), or equivalent will be a definite advantage;
* Have a minimum of 5 years in a busy accounting environment;

3. Assistant Accountant Ref: CLE/KSL/HR13/10 KSL 7 1 Position
Overall purpose of the job
Reporting to the Finance Manager the incumbent will assist in the preparation of accurate periodic budgets and reports that reflect the financial position of the School and to assist in ensuring control and timely response to routine demands for cash.

Person Specification
* Hold a bachelor of commerce (accounting option) degree or equivalent.
* Possession of at least CPA II, or equivalent will be a definite advantage;
* Have a minimum of 3 years in a busy accounting environment;
In addition to the above specifications all the candidates for these positions will:-
* Have the ability to prioritize tasks to meet deadlines;
* Have excellent communication skills with the ability to prepare concise oral presentations and written reports;
* Have good Information Communication Technology skills;
* Have excellent planning and organizational skills;
* Have good customer care and public relations skills;
* Have good interpersonal skills;
* Possess good interpersonal relations skills and be a team player;
* Have the ability to work under minimal supervision.

Competitive remuneration package and benefits will be offered to the successful candidates.
All applications should include the job reference number, a reliable email address, day-time telephone contact and must be accompanied with a detailed curriculum vitae and copies of relevant certificates.

Send your application to:-
The Human Resource and Administration Manager,
Kenya School of Law,
P. O. Box 30369-00100,
Nairobi.
So as to reach him not later than 24th September 2010

Applicants can also email PDF copies of application letters, certificates, and detailed CVs to lawschool@ksl.ac.ke indicating positions and reference numbers as the subject of the email.

Please note that:-
1. Those who had applied for these positions earlier need not reapply;
2. Due to the high number of applications anticipated, it will not be possible for us to respond to each applicant thus if you do not hear from us within one month of the deadline please consider your application unsuccessful.

For detailed description of the jobs visit www.ksl.ac.ke

CLE / KSL is an equal opportunity employer.

 

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Kenyan Government Becoming The Best Employer?

Kenyan Government Becoming The Best Employer?

I am seriously thinking of working for the Kenya government.
And by government I mean either the public service, local government (city councils) or one of the many parastatals cropping up with mouth watering job adverts.
And looks like I am not the only one if this comment by a reader of career point is anything to go by.

Hi guys,
Have you people seen the ad on Yesterday’s standard? The county council of Vihiga seeks to employ a
1.Plant Operator salary range Ksh 110,400-197 340.00 plus a house allowance of 54,000.00.
2. Clerical officer salary range k’sh 110,400-197,340.00 and a h/a of 54,000.00
3.survey assistant salary range 180,660-301,380+ h/a 81k.

Reasons why Government is overtaking private sector as Kenyan’s best employer.
1.Job security. There is something totally wrong with the way private firms are run. Today you have a job and if not very careful you might be hitting the streets in the afternoon for reasons not of your making. Kenyan employees working in the private sector go to great lengths to satisfy their employees in the hope of securing their jobs but this is not reciprocated.
I don’t mean you can’t be fired working for the government but so long as you ‘perform’, your job is secure. And the level of insider politics is manageable.
It used to be bad but things are now relatively ok. The tales of some of you working in private firms makes me want to cry.

2.Good Pay. Parastatals like Kenya Revenue, Capital Markets, The many commissions, and such like are paying salaries that we in the private sector can only dream of. If you compare the number of hours put in by government employees and the work load, the pay is something to die for.
Again, the private sector has this tendency to ‘milk you dry’ for lack of a better word. In most cases those working in the private sector don’t get the pay commensurate with their performance and the crazy hours they put. As i grow older and hopefully  smart, I am looking for flexible working hours that can either allow me to go back to school or engage in biashara.
Those in government have the time to ‘try things’. My friend, unless you will retire and ‘die’ don’t you think having something on the side will be useful. Personally I want to learn early hence the flexible hours.

3.Younger and younger employees. If you still think that the civil service is made of old mama’s and wazee’s then you are living in the eighties. The Kenyan government has been the single largest source of employment in the last five years.
And the beneficiaries are the young graduates. We still have the old employees who prefer transacting government biashara in their mother tongues but of late more and more younger faces are noticeable. In short, if you are young and ambitious, you’ve got company.

4.Qualifications. Government likes to keep it simple. On the other hand private sector will require you to have all manner of qualifications to do a simple job.
Look at some of the advert and sincerely tell me whether it’s realistic. Private sector wants to attracts the most qualified, experienced and skilled but at what level of compensation?

5.Other perks. I have never been paid house allowance, travel allowance or even entertainment allowance the whole seven years I have faithfully given to the private sector. But that aside, have you  realized how banks compete in giving loans to the civil servants and parastatal employees?
This reminds me of the primary school teacher back in the village who has the best house and many other investments despite earning less than what I was paid straight from campus. Thats the power of loans (Other peoples money) used wisely.

For the rest of us, you really, really have to convince the bank that either A) your company is stable enough, or B) you will not have been sacked for any reason.

A casual survey will tell you that most matatu’s and other small business are owned by the ‘sharp’ civil servants. Unless I sell some body parts there’s a very high chance of not making it. Again, I am looking after my interests and working at the age of 45 doesn’t appeal to me.

To develop you either need a loan or a good salary that can meet your needs and have a surplus for investing. If you can’t pay me well, then I’d rather work for someone where I can access loans and the likes.

For those in the government or parastatals like Kenya Revenue, NSSF, NHIF, Ministry of this or that, is it really worth?

Comments below.

 

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