Consultancy Service Jobs for Baseline Survey for Street Families for Nakuru & Kisumu

Consultancy Service Jobs for Baseline Survey for Street Families for Nakuru & Kisumu

Office of the Deputy Prime Minister & Ministry of Local Government

Request for Proposals

MOLG/SFRTF/RFP/01 /2010-11

Consultancy Service for Baseline Survey for Street Families for Nakuru & Kisumu

The Office of the Deputy Prime Minister & Ministry of Local Government on behalf of Street Families Rehabilitation Trust Fund Secretariat (SFRTF) intends to undertake Consultancy Services for a Baseline survey on Street Families in Nakuru and Kisumu.

Objective of the Study
To conduct a head count of street children, youth and adults i n Nakuru and Kisumu, with a view to establish the number of Street Families living on streets and identify service providers.


Specific Objectives

• To establish the number of children, youth and adults living on the streets in the selected towns.
• To identify the age bracket, gender profiles and describe the categories of Street Families found in the two towns.

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Consultant to review Grants Proposals for the Development of the Digital Content and Software Applications

Consultant to review Grants Proposals for the Development of the Digital Content and Software Applications

This request for Expression of Interest (EOI) follows the General Procurement Notice (GPN) wb: op00000610 for this project that appeared in United Nations Development Business on 30th November 2007 and online on 2 November 2007.

The GOVERNMENT OF KENYA has received a credit from the International Development Association (IDA) toward the cost of the Transparency & Communications Infrastructure Project (TCIP) Credit No. 4284-KE; Project ID No. P094103.

TCIP will be implemented by the Kenya ICT Board under the Ministry of Information and Communications.

The Board therefore intends to apply part of the proceeds of this credit to payments under the contract for an Independent Consultant to review Grants Proposals for the Development of the Digital Content and Software Applications.

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Chief of Party Position at Deloitte Consulting in Kenya

Chief of Party Position at Deloitte Consulting in Kenya

Job Description
Deloitte Consulting, LLP is seeking a Chief of Party (COP) and other key positions for an upcoming USAID-funded project in support of the Kenya Medical Supplies Agency (KEMSA). Building on previous assessments and donor-funded projects, this project will strengthen the performance of KEMSA. The COP will provide the overall technical and administrative management and will also provide the overarching vision and direction for the project.

Job Details
Position Description:
Deloitte Consulting, LLP is seeking a Chief of Party (COP) and other key positions for an upcoming USAID-funded project in support of the Kenya Medical Supplies Agency (KEMSA). Building on previous

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Deloitte East Africa consulting job vacancy in Nairobi Kenya

Deloitte East Africa consulting job vacancy in Nairobi Kenya

Deloitte East Africa is a cluster of Deloitte offices that has joined together to provide seamless cross–border services to our clients in the region and to pass on the benefits of scale and access to resources that this organization can generate. Our East Africa practice serves multinationals, large national enterprises, small and medium–sized enterprises and the public sector across 3 countries of the region: Kenya, Uganda and Tanzania.

Future Opportunities–Consulting

Only submit a profile to this posting if after reviewing all open roles you do not see a match for your qualifications. If an opening becomes available that matches your qualifications you will be matched to it by a member of the recruiting team.

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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

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ERP Functional Consultant – NAV Manufacturing

ERP Functional Consultant – NAV Manufacturing

Job Location: Dar Es Salaam, Tanzania

Position: Functional Consultant – NAV

Qualification: Bachelor’s degree

Years of experience: Minimum 3 - 4 years of prior experience in the relevant area

No. of positions: 2

CVs to be sent to: hr@technobrainltd.com

Required skills:
• Domain / Functional:
1.       Prior Working experience in the field of manufacturing domain
2.       Prior exposure to working on Microsoft NAV application/ or any ERP product is mandatory
3.       Customer interfacing exposure is mandatory
4.       Prior exposure to Requirements Gathering, Gap Analysis and fitment, Business Process Mappings is required.

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ERP Technical Consultant – HR

ERP Technical Consultant – HR

Job Location: Nairobi, Kenya

Position: ERP Technical Consultant - Human Resources

Qualification: Bachelor’s degree in computers or in the related area

Years of experience: Minimum 3 - 4 years of prior experience in the relevant area

CVs to be sent to: hr@technobrainltd.com

Required skills:
• Technical:
1.    Very good in any RDBMS and writing SQL queries
2.    Good experience in Crystal Reports
3.    Experience to working on Web based applications.

•    Domain / Functional:
1.    Prior exposure to working on any ERP application/product in Human Resource Management systems is an added advantage

•   General:

1.    Good experience in software development life cycle and testing methodologies

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Jobs Opportunity Kenya: Accountant Consultancy Vacancy, Nairobi

Jobs Opportunity Kenya: Accountant Consultancy Vacancy, Nairobi

Location: Kenya - Nairobi

Position Description
Heshima Kenya (HK) is a nonprofit organization headquartered in the US, with NGO status and operations in Nairobi, Kenya. HK is dedicated to identifying, protecting and empowering unaccompanied refugee minors, especially adolescent girls, through our specialized shelter, education and advocacy programs. The accounting consultant will be responsible for inputting all Kenyan expenses and income on a monthly basis and ensuring the integrity of the organization's financial policy and procedures.

Primary Responsibilities:
    - Weekly input of accounts in internal monthly ledgers and Quickbooks
    - Monthly reconciliation of bank statements
    - Oversight of annual field audit preparation
    - Ensure updated legal compliance to Kenya accounting laws
    - Processing payroll and submitting monthly tax filings to KRA, NSSF, and NHIF
    - Review of overall internal accounting controls and maintenance in Kenya
    - Review of and adherence to respective financial funding sources grants or letters of agreement and requirements
    - Preparation and filing of annual Kenya forms and documentation including, but not limited to, Kenya Revenue Authority and NGO Coordination Board
    - Ensure strong communication with organization's US based accountant about all outstanding issues and queries incurred in Kenya
    - Work closely with the Program Associate and Executive Director for Kenyan Operations

Qualifications:
    - Diploma in Accounting from accredited university
    - Proficient in Quickbooks, specifically QB nonprofit edition.
    - Knowledge and experience with NGO accounting legal requirements, guidelines, fiscal responsibility, and reporting in Kenya with specialty in NGO guidelines and compliance.
    - Proficient in Microsoft Office, including intermediate skill level in Excel
    - Excellent inter-personal skills, can work independently and with teams.
    - Must be highly organized
    - Knowledge and experience with US government accounting requirements, guidelines, fiscal responsibility and reporting standards
    - Must be able to perform all responsibilities on-site, and to conduct review of program assistant work
    - Strong attention to detail
    - Candidate must be flexible and able to work on weekends when necessary
    - Must be a Kenyan citizen and present his her CV, copy of university diploma, identification card, NSSF and NHIF registration and KRA pin Certificate upon request

How to apply
Send your CV and cover letter highlighting experience to info@heshimakenya.org
State in subject line: Accountant Consultancy. This position is open to Kenyan citizens only; only qualified applicants will be reviewed.
Reference Code: RW_89TQ7K-24

Closing date: 08 Oct 2010

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Jobs Opportunity Kenya : Geothermal Development Company Provision of Drilling Consultancy Services

Jobs Opportunity Kenya : Geothermal Development Company Provision of Drilling Consultancy Services

Tender No.GDC/HQS/EOI/010/2010:2011

Geothermal Development Company Ltd has purchased two (2) drilling rigs for geothermal drilling in Menengai geothermal prospect. GDC therefore invites expression of interest for drilling consultancy services from eligible
firms or individuals.

Interested and eligible consultants/firms may obtain a detailed guideline for expression of interest from the office of Manager, Supply Chain upon payment of a non-refundable fee of Ksh 3000 between 9.00am and 4.00pm during normal working day.

Completed expression of interest clearly marked with the tender reference and the description should be submitted in plain sealed envelopes addressed to:

The Managing Director,
Geothermal Development Company Ltd
9th Floor, Taj Tower, Upper Hill
P.O Box 100746
Nairobi

And deposited in the tender Box provided on the 9th Floor, Taj Tower, Upper Hill not later than 6th October 2010 1400Hrs.

Late expression of interest will not be accepted.

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Jobs Opportunity Kenya : Rural Electrification Authority Consulting Services for Carrying out Environmental and Social Impact Assessments

Jobs Opportunity Kenya : Rural Electrification Authority Consulting Services for Carrying out Environmental and Social Impact Assessments

Request for Proposals
Tender No.REA/2010/RFP/006

Request for Consulting Services for Carrying Out Environmental and Social Impact Assessments of the Proposed Off-Grid Diesel Power Generating Stations and Associated Substations

The Rural Electrification Authority intends to construct two (2) off-grid diesel power generating stations and associated substations in Dadaab and Sololo towns in Dadaab and Sololo districts respectively

In compliance with the Environmental Management Coordination Act (EMCA), 1999, an Environmental and Social Impact Assessment needs to be carried out to determine among others the state of the environment before the projects, the impact of the projects to the environment during the construction, operation and decommissioning phases and mitigation measures of eliminating, minimizing/reducing adverse/negative impacts and/or maximizing social-economic benefits.

The outputs will be two (2) Environmental & Social Impact Assessment Reports duly approved by the National Environmental Management Authority (NEMA).

The Authority now invites eligible consultancy firms to indicate their expression of interest in providing these services. The interested consultants should be familiar with the Environmental Management Coordination Act (1999) and Environmental & Social Impact Assessments Methodologies in the same Act and Environmental (Impact Assessment and Audit) Regulations – 2003.

The time frame for the assignment is 3 months from the award of the tender.

Interested consultants who meet the requisite qualifications for undertaking the study must provide the following
information:

• Company profile (a copy of registration certificate, tax compliance certificate, PIN Certificate and NEMA registration Certificate).
• Qualification & Capacity to undertake the assignment.
• Details of similar assignments undertaken.

The tender document is available for inspection and collection from the office of the Manager, Procurement and Supplies, Rural Electrification Authority at the Chancery, 6th Floor, Valley Road, morning hours from 9.00 a.m. to 12.30 p.m. and afternoon hours from 2.00 p.m. to 3.30 p.m. on normal working days, upon payment of a non-refundable fee of Ksh 3,000 in cash or bankers cheque payable to Rural Electrification Authority.

 

The interested consulting firms must submit both the technical and financial proposals clearly marked as per the instructions in the tender document and bearing the TENDER REFERENCE NUMBER and DESCRIPTION and addressed to :-

The Chief Executive Officer
Rural Electrification Authority
The Chancery, 8th Floor, Valley Road
P. O. Box 34585, 00100
Nairobi, Kenya

 

or be deposited in the Tender Box situated on 6th Floor, The Chancery so as to reach on or before 13th October, 2010 at 12.00 Noon.

 

Tenders will be opened immediately thereafter in the presence of the candidates or their representatives who choose to attend.

 

Chief Executive Officer

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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

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Sales Managers (3 Positions) - Technology Consultancy Firm

Sales Managers (3 Positions) - Technology Consultancy Firm

We are a technology consultancy firm that offers solutions aimed at supporting businesses growth through IT. Our range of solutions includes: domain registration; web and e-mail hosting; content development and website designing; Enterprise systems analysis, design and implementation for Hotels, Hospitals, etc; Data security; online data backup; user support, technology training and consultancy

We have opened a new office in Mombasa and we are sourcing for resilient, goal-driven and persuasive persons to fill positions of Sales Managers in the Coastal Region. Successful candidates will report to the Service Manager and will be required to plan and carry out all sales activities within the company on assigned accounts or areas. They will also be responsible for ensuring customer satisfaction and managing quality of product and service delivery.

Main Job Tasks and Responsibilities

The Sales managers will be responsible for:

• preparing sales action plans and schedules
• recruiting, training, allocating, supervising, motivating and monitoring performance of a sales team;
  
  
• maintaining sales and promotional materials, as well as planning and conducting direct marketing activities through leads and opportunities
• developing and making presentations of company products and services to current and potential clients
• generating and maintaining sales proposals, sales contracts, sales activity records and reports
• responding to sales inquiries and concerns by phone, electronically or in person
• ensuring customer service satisfaction and good client relationships
• monitoring competitors, market conditions and product development

Education and Experience

• knowledge of relevant computer applications
• knowledge of principles and practices of sales
• knowledge of customer service principles
• knowledge of basic business principles
• experience in sales
• experience in making presentations
• proven ability to achieve sales targets

Key Competencies

• planning and organizing
• persuasiveness
• adaptability
• verbal and written communication
• negotiation
• resilience
• stress tolerance
• goal driven

This will initially be a commission-based engagement. Interested persons should send their application and resume to recruit@shineweb.co not later than Tuesday, 21st September 2010.

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Kenya Forest Service Consultancy Services for Baseline Survey

Kenya Forest Service Consultancy Services for Baseline Survey

Specific Procurement Notice
Support to Community Based Farm Forestry Enterprises Project
Grant No. TF093520-KE
Tender Ref No. KFS/SCBFFE/01/2010-2011
Expression of Interest (EOI): Consultancy Services for Baseline Survey
The Government of Kenya has received a grant from Japan under the Japanese Social Development Fund (JSDF) which is administered by the International Development Association (IDA) (World Bank) towards the implementation of Support to Community Based Farm Forestry Enterprises project (SCBFFE) and intends to apply part of the proceeds for Consultancy Services for a Baseline survey in the project area of Tharaka, Mbeere and Kitui forest zones.

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The Bureau for Institutional Reform and Democracy (BiRD) – Expert for Design Study to Support the Aid Effectiveness Secretariat

The Bureau for Institutional Reform and Democracy (BiRD) – Expert for Design Study to Support the Aid Effectiveness Secretariat

The Bureau for Institutional Reform and Democracy GmbH (BiRD) is an independent and internationally active consulting firm dedicated to the provision of top-tier consulting and project management services.
BiRD’s activities and fields of expertise encompass all aspects of democratic governance, institutional reform, civic education, capacity-building, conflict prevention and electoral assistance.

Closing date: 28 Jul 2010 Location: Kenya

The Bureau for Institutional Reform and Democracy (BiRD) is looking for one excellent senior expert for Design Study for a short-term mission in Kenya.
Lot 7: Design Study to Support the Aid Effectiveness Secretariat in Kenya Ministry of Finance (Treasury), Kenya
Starting period: 15/08/2010 Duration: 25 w/d Location: Nairobi, Kenya

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The Bureau for Institutional Reform and Democracy (BiRD) – Expert in Finance, Institutional Building & Development for NAO Support Job in Kenya

The Bureau for Institutional Reform and Democracy (BiRD) – Expert in Finance, Institutional Building & Development for NAO Support Job in Kenya

The Bureau for Institutional Reform and Democracy GmbH (BiRD) is an independent and internationally active consulting firm dedicated to the provision of top-tier consulting and project management services.
BiRD’s activities and fields of expertise encompass all aspects of democratic governance, institutional reform, civic education, capacity-building, conflict prevention and electoral assistance.

Closing date: 27 Jul 2010 Location: Kenya

The Bureau for Institutional Reform and Democracy (BiRD) is looking for one excellent junior expert in Finance, Institutional Building & Development for NAO support for a short-term mission in Kenya.
Lot 7: Recruitment of Short Term Technical Assistant to support the National Authorising Office, Ministry of Finance (Treasury), Kenya
Starting period: 15/08/2010 Duration: 215 w/d Location: Nairobi, Kenya

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ADRA Somalia Consultant Opportunity: Water Points Management, Health &Hygiene, Institutional Capacity Building and Conflict Mitigation Training

ADRA Somalia Consultant Opportunity: Water Points Management, Health &Hygiene, Institutional Capacity Building and Conflict Mitigation Training

Job summary:
The Adventist Development and Relief Agency (ADRA) Somalia is an InternationalNon-Governmental Organization registered in Kenya and operating in Somalia.ADRA is seeking the services of a qualified consultant (preferably Somali) to carryout the followin...

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