Institute of Higher Learning in Nakuru Job Vacancies

Institute of Higher Learning in Nakuru Job Vacancies

 An institute of higher learning in Nakuru requires:-

Administrator with Business Administration/ Bachelor of Education degree with at least 2 yrs experience and above 35yrs

P.E. Tutor holder Degree/Diploma specializing in RE. and any other teaching subject with more than 2 years experience at T.T.C.

I.T. Graduate - Diploma with 2 yrs experience

English/Literature Graduate Teacher with at least 2 yrs experience

Music Teacher conversant with Theory, Instruments and African Music

Kiswahili Teacher - Experience in T.T.C Training Apply attaching C.V and Testimonials not later than 31st August 2010 to:-

DNA No. 20
P.O. Box 1232
Nakuru

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Republic of Kenya - Ministry of Roads and Public Works Clerk of Works Job Vacancy

Republic of Kenya - Ministry of Roads and Public Works Clerk of Works Job Vacancy

The Government of Kenya through the Ministry of Public Works invites applicants from qualified persons for the position of Clerk of Works.

The works include the following:-

• Building Construction works,
• Civil Works to include airstrip, road, parking and sewer
• Electrical Services to include; Wind solar hybrid and diesel engine generators, main power distribution systems, low voltage switchgear, interior power systems, interior lighting systems, external lighting systems, lighting protection and grounding systems, fire detection and alarm systems, telephone and data systems, VSAT and PABX systems
• Mechanical Services to include; Plumbing, drainage and sanitary systems, fire protection systems, air conditioning and mechanical ventilation systems, cold room installations, solar heating systems, kitchen equipment and LP Gas installations, high level water tanks and booster pumps, underground fuel tanks and pumps, compressed air systems, borehole drilling and equipment

Qualification

To qualify, the candidate shall meet the following requirements:-

• Be in possession of a National Diploma or Higher National Diploma in one or more of the following fields; Architecture, Building Technology, Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or Electrical Engineering or in a related field of study
• Must have a certificate for supervision of road construction from a recognized institution
• Must have at least five years post-graduation working experience gained in site supervision of building works
  
  with elaborate Mechanical and Electrical services
• Must possess good spoken and written communication skills in English and Kiswahili, be computer literate, be honest and vigilant

Responsibilities

Reporting to the Consultant Project Manager and the Project Architect, the primary duties and responsibilities of the Clerk of Works shall include but not be restricted to the following:-

1. Act on behalf of the Project Architect in ensuring that consistently high standards of quality of both materials and workmanship are maintained for all the building works, civil works, mechanical and electrical works.
2. Monitor, record, and report the progress of all building, civil, mechanical and electrical works
3. Obtain a thorough understanding of works through detailed review of all the project construction and working drawings, specifications, bills of quantities and other relevant project documents and use them as references when inspecting the works;
4. Conduct visual inspection of all buildings, civil, mechanical and electrical works. This entails undertaking a rigorous and detailed inspection of the quality of materials and standards of workmanship installations are constructed in accordance with the drawings, specifications and approved quality.
5. Identify technical problems on site and recommend corrective action in consultation with the Project Architect, Project Civil/Structural Engineer and Project Mechanical/Electrical Engineer.
6. Keep detailed records of various aspects of works including a daily diary and report regularly to the Project Architect.
7. Attend site progress meetings and all meetings on site relevant to the works and provide reports as per agreed templates.
8. Witness testing, commissioning and balancing of mechanical and electrical engineering installations
9. Prepare schedules of defects and certify rectification of snag items in consultation with the Project Architect and Engineers.

The works are to be carried out at Kibish, which is in Turkana District, 420km North of Lodwar and approximately 350km North East of Lokichogio.

Terms of Engagement

The Clerk of Works will be engaged on contract for the entire duration of the project. It is estimated that the project will take 3 years.

Applicants should submit their applications, CVs and copies of testimonials and addressed to:-

The Chief Architect
Ministry of Public Works
P.O. Box 30260-00100
Nairobi

Clearly marked "APPLICATION FOR CLERK OF WORKS FOR KIBISH PROJECT"

And placed in the tender box on fifth floor at the Works Building, Ngong Road, Nairobi or sent by post so as to reach above address not later than 6th September, 2010 at 10.00 a.m.

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Lake Victoria Region Local Authorities Cooperation (LVRLAC) Regional Projects Officer Job Re-advertisement

Lake Victoria Region Local Authorities Cooperation (LVRLAC) Regional Projects Officer Job Re-advertisement

We are retained by Lake Victoria Region Local Authorities Cooperation, (LVRLAC) to identify qualified Kenya national to fill a /acancy in their headquarters in Entebbe, Uganda.

LVRLAC is a network organization of eighty one Local Authorities in the basin of Lake Victoria of East Africa. It was founded in 1997 with a mandate to coordinate and strengthen collaborative efforts by Local Authorities within the Lake Victoria Basin towards sustainable utilization, management and conservation of the shared natural resources in the Lake Victoria Basin.

Its mission is to facilitate member Local Authorities through building of strategic partnerships, harmonization of policies and promotion of knowledge on best practices that enhance the capacity of Local Authorities to provide better living standards, services and opportunities for sustainable development in the Lake Victoria Region.

Our client is seeking to recruit a qualified Kenyan national for the post of Regional Projects Officer described below. The post which is based at the headquarters in Entebbe, Uganda is tenable for a period of two years renewable subject to availability of funds and carries competitive benefits.

Main duties and responsibilities

The Regional Projects Officer will be responsible for program development & management; planning, monitoring and evaluation for LVRLAC.

His/her duties will be:

• To spearhead the development of appropriate and competitive regional level and country level programs and projects for LVRLAC in line with the organisation's strategic plan and the emerging contextual needs opportunities and requirements.
• To support the Secretary General in resource mobilization and maintenance of strategic links with donors and other relevant partners.
• To supervise and oversee the efficient implementation of LVRLAC regional level programs and activities
• To ensure proper documentation of and reporting on LVRLAC's programme activities and generate reliable and timely program/project reports for LVRLAC Management, donors and other relevant stakeholders
• To develop and operationalise a functional and reliable monitoring and evaluation system that meets the learning and reporting needs of the Organization.
• To establish a knowledge management system for LVRLAC.
• To support capacity building of LVRLAC staff and member local authorities in program development, management and resource mobilization.

Job requirements

• Minimum postgraduate degree in Project Planning and Management, Social sciences, Environment Science, Natural Resource Management, Economics, or Development Studies. Computer proficiency in word processing and Excel packages a must.
• At least 5 years experience in a relevant senior management position with a reputable organization.
• Solid experience in program design, management, monitoring and evaluation.
• Experience in working on issues of sustainable development
• Experience in participatory planning methodologies
• Well developed writing and oral communication skills (including report writing and presentation skills)
• Ability to lead and work as team member

Closing date: 06/09/2010.

Applications with detailed curriculum vitae, copies of certificates, names of three referees and the applicant's daytime telephone contact should be sent to:

Dama Consultants Limited
10th Floor Uganda House
P.O. Box 3967
Kampala
Uganda
Tel: +256-414-235 944 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting              +256-414-235 944      end_of_the_skype_highlighting

Applicants who meet the above specifications will be contacted within two weeks of closing date.

Any form of canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification.

Previous applicants need not reapply.

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Accounts Clerk Sacco Jobs In Kenya

Accounts Clerk Sacco Jobs In Kenya

Accounts Clerk Kenya Jobs.

Kimisitu Co-operative Savings and Credit Society Limited is a leading and dynamic Sacco in East and Central

Africa, providing a one-stop-shop for diverse quality products and services to its members through maximum
and prudent utilization of resources.

Kimisitu was formed in 1985 by a group of staff from the International Centre for Research in Agroforestry (ICRAF) to promote thrift among members by affording them an opportunity for accumulating their savings thereby creating a source of funds from which loans can be made to them for provident and productive purposes at fair and reasonable rates of interest.

We have enjoyed tremendous success, established a solid base for growth and pride in over 3,900 individual members drawn from 190 NGO’s and International Organizations.
Kimisitu seeks to invite qualified persons to apply for the position of accounts clerk. The duration of the
contract is three months.

ACCOUNTS CLERK

Responsibilities:
1. Maintain accounting records:
• Update the society’s cashbooks daily.
• Analyze receipts and payments for posting to the general ledger weekly.
• Prepare weekly bank reconciliations.
• Update the Fixed Assets register monthly basis.
2. Updating members statements to ensure timely reporting
3. Processing of payments:
4. Any other duty as may be required by your supervisor.

Qualifications:
1. CPA Part II.
2. Hands on experience with Financial Accounting software.Skills:
Sound ICT skills, Good communication and interpersonal skills, Analytical skills,
Ability to work with minimum supervision and meet strict deadlines.

Experience:
Minimum two years experience in busy accounting office, preferably a financial institution.

How to apply:
Applicants are invited to send a cover letter illustrating their suitability for the above position against the
listed qualifications, skills and experience, detailed curriculum vitae indicating their current remuneration,
names and addresses of three referees (including telephone, fax numbers and email address).

All correspondence should be addressed to The Chairman and sent via email to admin@kimisitusacco.or.ke not later than 26th August 2010.

Applications with multiple attachments or from job agencies will not be accepted.
Only short listed applicants will be contacted. We invite you to learn more about Kimisitu Sacco by accessing our web site: http://www.kimisitusacco.or.ke

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Internews Network Finance and Administration Manager Job Vacancy

Internews Network Finance and Administration Manager Job Vacancy

Job Title: Finance and Administration Manager

Location: Nairobi, Kenya
Reports to: Country Director

Background:

Internews network, www.internews.org is an international not-for-profit media development organization that works to improve access to information for people around the world, by fostering independent media and promoting open communications policies in the public interests.

Internews programs are built on the conviction that providing people with access to vibrant, diverse news and information

empowers them to participate effectively in their communities and make their voices heard.

Job Summary:

The Finance and Administration Manager will provide regular technical support and training to program teams, maintain sound, reliable, effective and efficient administrative financial management systems.

S/he will oversee preparation of monthly financial statements and the local procurement of equipment and supplies.

The successful candidate will be based in Nairobi and will report directly to the Kenya Country Director

Specific Responsibilities:

Financial management

• Ensure compliance with Internews and donor regulations and procedures
• Ensure activities are implemented as per the approved agreements and budgets.
• Coordinate and consolidate the projection of monthly expenditures
• Maintain finance & accounting systems and procedures and ensure adherence
• Supervise day to day accounting operations and financial management functions
• Oversee all procurement in the Kenya office, including reviewing and accounting for procurement transactions to ensure adequate supporting documentation, accuracy of amounts and control over payment
• Provide technical support to staff as necessary
• Implement and monitor cost effective and efficient systems and procedures
• Oversee preparation and submission of monthly financial statements and ensure timely submissions of the same (expenses reports, wire transfer requests to HQ).

Administration

• Responsible for organizational administration, ensuring efficient operations, communications and systems
• Ensure country office policies, procedures and activities are compliant with country laws and regulations (working with Legal advisor).
• Oversee VAT refunds
• Oversee logistical support to programs
• Oversight of all services contracts
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Country Director

Human Resources management (A recommendation, but not a requirement)

• Ensure HR admin systems provide accurate, current information
• Ensure Internews HR policies are aligned to current labour laws and regulation

Education and experience

• Master's degree or other advanced degree in finance, business administration or other related field
• Hold a recognized professional certificate such as CPA, ACCA.
• Demonstrated experience with finance and administration functions of international organizations (at least 5 years)
• Knowledge and technical experience in accounting (including computerized accounting systems), administration and operational practices
• Knowledge of US government funding rules and regulations, financial reporting and disclosure requirements

Skills and abilities

• Demonstrated skills in negotiations and effective communication with staff at all levels of the organization and external partners
• Strong financial management and organizational skills
• Exceptional interpersonal, teamwork, communication, partnering and supervisory skills
• Ability to adapt to conflicting deadlines and priorities established by finance demands
• Ability to communicate financial information to supervisors, department managers, and upper management and employees from other departments
• Ability to provide technical support and training in finance and administration.
• Ability to facilitate decision making process

To apply for this position please send your CV and cover letter to: lgacheru@internews.org and fndege@internews.org

Subject line:- Finance and Administration Manager

Indicate your current and expected salary in your CV

Application deadline - 27th August 2010

E-mail applications only. No phone-calls or canvassing allowed.

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