Migori County Jobs in Kenya

Republic of Kenya
 

County Government of Migori
 

Office of the County Public Service Board
 

Vacancies

Migori County Public Service Board wishes to recruit competent and qualified persons to fill the following vacant positions as per the Constitution of Kenya 2010 Chapter 11 and section 235 and the County Government Act No. 17 of 2012 Sections 44,45, 50 51, 58 and 63

1. Assistant Engineer (Roads & Transport)
One (1) Post

MCPSB /94/2014
 

Duties and Responsibilities
 

Reporting to the Director Roads and Transport, the Assistant Engineer (Roads and Transport) will be responsible for:

• Assisting in carrying out planning, design, construction and maintenance of roads and transport activities to standards and specifications.
• Assisting in the preparation of appropriate tender documentation of road and transport projects.
• Assisting in the preparation of annual road works programme for development;
• Performing any other duties assigned from time to time.

Requirements for Appointment

• Be a Kenyan citizen;
• Degree in civil engineering or its equivalent from a university recognized in Kenya;
• Registered Graduate Engineer with Engineers Registration Board (ERB).
• Graduate member with Institution of Engineers of Kenya.
• A minimum of two (2) year experience in the road sector.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills;
• Ability to work under pressure and deliver on schedules;
• Satisfy the requirements of Chapter six of the constitution of Kenya 2010.

Terms of Service: Contract/Permanent
 

2. Superintendent (Roads)
Five(5) Posts

MCPSB /95/2014

Duties and Responsibilities
 

Reporting to the Assistant Engineer (Roads) 

• To conduct site inspections as directed on roads infrastructure to ensure contracted works are compliant with the standards set; 
• To prepare, maintain and organize inspection report for all completed inspections sufficient to the requirements of the departments; 
• To provide assistance and information to the public, designers and contractors concerning requirement of road construction and standards and other applicable laws and statutes; 
• Prepare regular and periodic reports
• Inspects road maintenance and construction works 
• Identifies defects and makes report for improvement 
• Carries out regular road inspections and recommends maintenance activities where necessary 
• Carries out annual traffic count 
• Assists in data collection on tender document preparation 
• Performs any other duties as assigned.

Requirements for Appointment

• Be a Kenyan citizen
• Diploma in Civil Engineering
• 3 years minimum experience in Roads Maintenance
• Working computer knowledge
• Certificate in Computer Application Skills from a recognized institution;
• Must satisfy the requirements of Chapter six of the constitution of Kenya 2010

Terms of Service: Contract/Permanent
 

3. Roads Surveyor
One (1) Post 

MCPSB /96/201
 

Duties and Responsibilities
 

Reporting to Director Roads, the Roads

• Carries out survey and mapping work in accordance with standards and specification for the County’s roads;
• Prepares survey Annual Roads Inventory Condition Surveys (ARICS) and work plans;
• Undertakes all surveys, mapping and GIS functions required in the design, implementation / construction and maintenance of road projects
• Provides survey data during feasibility studies and final designs
• Identifies survey requirements and standards for specific areas
• Oversees the accurate mapping of roads, road reserves and related functions in digital form
• Maintains an inventory of roads records
• Organizes and prepares survey specifications and Terms of Reference for survey work
• Carries out evaluation and certifies works submitted by Survey and Mapping Consultants
• Supervises civil works during construction
• Liaises with other departments in the County and other Agencies on survey matters;
• Supervises work of survey consultants engaged by the County;
• Prepares periodic reports for the section;
• Undertakes any other duties assigned;

Requirements for Appointment

• Be a Kenyan citizen
• Be in a possession of a degree in Surveying and Photogrammetry or equivalent from a university recognized in Kenya;
• Be a member of the Institute of Surveyors of Kenya;
• Have a minimum of three (3) years experience in engineering surveys;
• Good Public relations and interpersonal skills;
• Computer knowledge for survey management systems;
• Must satisfy the requirements of Chapter six of the constitution of Kenya 2010.

Terms of Service: Contract/Permanent
 

4. Deputy Director, Public Health
One (1) Post 

MCPSB /97/201

Duties and Responsibilities

• Monitoring, enforcing and implementing statutory provisions and other relevant legislations on public health
• Setting standards and guidelines in the provision of public health services
• Monitoring the implementation if public health projects and programmes
• Monitoring the implementation of public health projects and programmes
• Enforcing international health regulations and rules
• Carrying out research on public health needs
• Monitoring the development and management of public and private mortuaries, cemeteries and crematoria
• Preparing proposals for resource mobilization
• Organizing forums with relevant partners and agencies in support of public health programs and projects
• Planning and budgeting for departmental resources
• Integrating modern information communication technology in the department
• Developing strategy/work plans, performance targets and contracts in the department
• Coaching and monitoring staff

Requirements for Appointment

• Be a Kenya Citizen
• Be in possession of a Bachelor’s Degree in either Environmental Health, or Public Health from a recognize university in Kenya
• Demonstrate professional competence and ability as reflected in work performance and results
• Must have a minimum of five (5) years relevant experience at a senior management level
• Satisfy the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution of Kenya 2010

Terms of Service: Contract/Permanent
 

5. Deputy County Revenue Officer
One (1) Post

MCPSB /98/2014
 

Duties and Responsibilities

• Implementation of National, and County policies and statutory regulations on revenue collection;
• Supervision of revenue collection in the County;
• Project revenue trends for planning and decision making;
• Identification of new revenue sources;
• Design effective, efficient and secure systems for revenue collection;
• Day to day running of the county revenue collection;
• Development and implementation of plans to operationalize county revenue collection to enhance efficient revenue collection and growth;

Requirements for Appointment

• Be a Kenyan citizen;
• Bachelor of Commerce degree in Business Administration or its equivalent from a university recognized in Kenya;
• Be able to demonstrate familiarity with Public Financial management revenue and accounting systems;
• Have at least 5 years relevant experience ;
• Satisfy the requirement of chapter six of the constitution;

Terms of Service: Contract/Permanent
 

6. Tourism Officer
One (1) Post

MCPSB /99/2014 

(Re-Advertised)
 

Duties and Responsibilities

• Development of products for the various tourist destinations Countywide
• Provides tourists with detailed options on where, when and how to spend their hard earned cash and enjoy the much needed vacation;
• Arranges for transfers and travel plans for the tourists in their area of choice to visit or stay;
• Creates activities that would ensure a memorable experience for any tourists visiting any part of the county;
• Applies sales and marketing skills to be able to acquire clients/tourists, for various destinations in order to promote and generate foreign exchange for the county;
• Work out the most affordable and attractive budgets for domestic tourism or anyone hoping to take a vacation anywhere within Migori County;
• Market various destinations as tourism sites once they have been discovered and explored.

Requirements for Appointment

• Be a Kenyan citizen;
• Be in a possession of Bachelors degree in tourism/hospitality or its equivalent from a university recognized in Kenya;
• Five (5) years relevant working experience in a reputable organization,
• Good communication and computer skills;
• Excellent customer care skills is highly necessary;
• Great leadership skills and team building skills an added advantage;
• Good negotiation skills;
• Satisfy the requirement of chapter six of the constitution.

Terms of Service: Contract/Permanent
 

How to Apply:
 

1. All applications should be submitted in a sealed envelope clearly marked on the top left side indicating the reference number for position applied for and submitted to:

The Chairman
Migori County Public Service Board
P.O Box 365- 40400,
Suna

2. Hand delivered applications should be dropped at the offices of the County Public Service Board located at Msomi Teachers’ College on Migori.

3. All applications should reach the Chairman County Public Service Board on or before 5th August, 2014.

4. Shortlisted candidates will be required to produce their original identity cards, academic and Professional certificates and testimonials.

5. For candidates to meet the requirements of chapter six of the Constitution of Kenya, 2010.
 

Applicants must obtain the following clearance:

• Tax compliance certificate from KRA
• Clearance certificate from HELB
• Clearance certificate from Ethics and Anticorruption Commission (EACC)
• Certificate of good conduct from Criminal Investigation Department

NB: Women, Marginalized Group and People with Disabilities are encouraged to apply.
 

[Migori County Public Service Board is an equal opportunity employer]

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Part Time Graphics Designer Job in Nairobi Kenya

Part Time Graphics Designer
 

Location: Nairobi
 

Allowance per Project handled

Corporate Staffing services is looking for a freelance/part-time graphic designer to be engaged as per project

Duties & Responsibilities
 

What we require:

• Very creative Graphic designer who can work under pressure and manage more than one project while still ensuring optimum quality of work
• Ability to carry out come up with digital & print designs WITHOUT SUPERVISION
• An individual with a portfolio of different works
• Designs will range from logos, Banners, Letterheads, Cover-pages, 3D Animations and 3D designs.
• Producing accurate and high quality work
• Contributing ideas and design artwork to the overall brief
• Professional qualifications in Graphics Design
• Familiarity with the various design applications i.e. CorelDraw, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Photoshop and also 3D design

Payment done after work submitted

If you are up to the challenge, posses the necessary qualification and experience, please send your CV only quoting the job title on the email subject (Part Time Graphics Designer) to jobs@corporatestaffing.co.ke before 4th August, 2014

N.B: We do not charge any fee for receiving your CV in our database nor for interviewing

Only candidates short-listed for interview will be contacted.

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Tendering and Estimation Manager Job in Nairobi Kenya (KES 35K)

Tendering and Estimation Manager

Salary: KES 35K
 

A well-established company seeks to recruit for the above position to be based in their offices along Mombasa Road in Nairobi.

Job Summary: Accountable for preparation of tender documents, bill of quantities and preparation of payment claims and project final accounts paperwork for all projects

Job Description:

• Assist in Estimation and Costing functions
• Preparation of Tender documents and submissions (EOLs, RFPs etc.)
• Preparation of Bill of Quantities
• Pre-Tender and procurement process evaluations
• Assist in contract preparation documents
• Assist in monthly cost appraisal, material and labour scheduling for all ongoing projects, quality control (on basis of construction program)
• Assist in Preparation of payment claims and project final accounts paperwork for whole project
• Assist in review of revision of rates on a bi-annual basis and provide to team
• Participating in tender action for ongoing public bids including tender opening
• Any other duties assigned by management from time to time

NB: will be reporting to the business development director

Job Specification:

• Should have a Diploma in Quantity Survey
• Have prior knowledge of tendering and Estimation
• Strong work ethic
• Construction knowledge will be an added advantage
• Computer literacy
• Ability to work fast but without mistakes
• Must be organised with good handwriting
• Must be able to practise a high level of confidentiality
• Must be keen and pays attention to detail
• Should be result driven
• Proven organisational ability

Application letter and CV indicating your expected salary should be submitted preferably via email to: careersinafrika@gmail.com

or only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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KPLC HR and and Administration General Manager Job in Nairobi Kenya

General Manager, Human Resource and Administration
 

Department: People & Change Kenya
 

Job type: Permanent
  

Location: Nairobi
 

Reference Number: 130-PEO00169
 

The Company: Kenya Power owns and operates most of the electricity transmission and distribution system in the country and sells electricity to over 2.6 million customers. 

The Company’s key mandate is to plan for sufficient electricity generation and transmission capacity to meet demand; building and maintaining the power distribution and transmission network and retailing of electricity to its customers. 

In line with its vision “To provide world-class power that delights our customers”, Kenya Power seeks to recruit results oriented individuals with vision and creativity to the role of General Manager, Human Resource and Administration. 

The successful job holder will report to the Managing Director and CEO and will support the CEO in ensuring attainment of Kenya Powers’s mandate and strategic objectives.

Roles & Responsibilities
 

The job holder will be responsible for providing advice and guidance on utilisation of human resource to achieve corporate objectives. 

The job holder will be required to:

• Formulate and implement human resource strategies to support business plans;
• Advise management on appropriate human resource management practice to achieve corporate objectives;
• Design manpower plans to support current and future business needs;
• Advise on appropriate organisation structures, business processes and change management to maximise organizational effectiveness;
• Plan and execute employee development and talent management programmes to improve individual and corporate performance;
• Implement strategies to enhance employee engagement and productivity within the workforce;
• Implement reward strategies that attract, retain and motivate employees;
• Advise on employee relations and communication strategies to maximise staff involvement and commitment;
• Ensure human resource policies are implemented consistently and core values of the Company are upheld; and
• Provide a safe conducive work environment in compliance with relevant legislations.

Requirements
 

The ideal candidate will hold a relevant Master’s degree and a Bachelor’s degree in Social Sciences or its equivalent. 

He/she should be a Member of the Institute of Human Resource Management (IHRM). 

He/she should have twelve years working experience five of which should be in a senior management position in a comparable organisation.

Additional Information
 

Candidates short-listed for interview will be required to submit the following:

1. Certificate of good conduct from the Directorate of Criminal Investigations
2. Clearance letter from Higher Education Loans Board (HELB)
3. Tax compliance certificate from Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA)
4. Report from an approved Credit Reference Bureau (CRB)
5. Clearance by the Ethics and Anti-corruption Commission (EACC) 

How to Apply

Click here to apply online

Closing date: 01-Aug-14

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Motor Vehicle Workshop Manager Job in Kenya

a leading Tours and Travel company is urgently seeking to recruit a Motor Vehicle Workshop Manager, the incumbent will be tasked with the following duties and responsibilities:

Roles and Responsibilities:

•  Participating in developing and implementing departmental plans in line with the company objectives
• Participating in implementation of strategies, policies, and standards pertaining to operation, repair and maintenance of fleet
• Monitoring work performance in all repair sections
• Inspecting overhauling of motor vehicles and equipment before and after repair/servicing
• Ensuring the Health and Safety Standards of the workshop are met at all times
• Preparing annual work plans and budgets
• Preparing of vehicle maintenance and overhauling schedules
• Ensuring safe custody of spares, tools and equipment assigned
• Requisitioning of spare parts for both repair and maintenance
• Supervising, appraising and ensuring appropriate training of personnel
• Maintaining accurate and timely reports
• Performing any other duties as may be assigned from time to time

 Experience and background

• A diploma degree in relevant field
• Mechanical Engineering knowledge is an added advantage
• In-depth knowledge of motor (new vehicles, used vehicles and parts)
• At least three years of experience in the same role.
• Experience in motor vehicle workshop a must.
• Highly numerate and literate
• Computer literate
• Hold a current drivers license

 Qualified candidates to send in their CVs to frankmconsult@yahoo.com or info@frankmconsult.com is mid day of 26th July, 2014

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Automotive Technician Job in Meru Kenya - Motor Dealer Company

A Motor Dealer Company has an opportunity for an experiencedAutomotive Technician to carry repairs and service with preference of a candidate who has worked under and dealership standards to be based in Meru town.

Required Minimum Qualifications & Skills

• Diploma in automotive engineering from a recognized institution.
• Knowledge in computerized diagnosis is an added advantage.
• Hands on experience in overhauling engine, gearboxes and differentials.
• Knowledge in computerized wheel alignment is also an added advantage.
• A valid, class BCE driving license.
• Certificate of good conduct.

Roles

• Carry out routine services as per customer’s request on the job card.
• Carry out overhauls in the power train.
• Inspect any extra faults and inform the workshop manager.

Interested candidates who meet the minimum requirements for the job are requested to send their applications accompanied with detailed CVs, names and addresses of at least three (3) referees to the address below. 

To reach us on or before 1st August 2014.

eMail: nhrm.automty@gmail.com

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Milk Factory Accountant Job in Nairobi Kenya (KES 80K - 100K)

Factory Accountant – Food Processing
 

Industry: Dairy Processing / Milk Factory
 

Location: Nairobi
 

Salary: Ksh 80,000 - 100,000

Our client is a start up milk processing factory in Kiambu County. 

They seek to hire a Factory Accountant. 

The main role is to run the Finance & Administration units of the factory

Duties & Responsibilities
 

Administration

• Set up standard operating procedures and controls for the finance and administration units
• Advice on the systems and policies to be set up for the accounts department
• Oversee the management of Administration and Finance units
• Assisting the Directors with the development of long range and annual plans
• Setting up other processes akin to start ups
• Manage all regulatory concerns i.e. KRA, VAT, NSSF, NHIF, PAYE & Licensing etc
• Manage all office administration i.e. licensing, billings, permits, overheads etc
• Maintain proper documentation of all books and records
• Regular reporting to the General Manager and the directors

Finance

• Overseeing the accounting function including: budgeting, cash flow management, payroll, reporting, records management, financial variance and accounts analysis
• Monthly management account presentation, analysis, variance reporting
• Day-to-day accounting functions function
• Managing an Accountant who will handle general accounting duties
• Ensure Monthly and annual statutory filings, including VAT, PAYE, NSSF & NHIF etc
• Cash flow management and banking
• Ensure compliance with relevant statutory guidelines and laws, with a key emphasis on tax compliance
• In charge of the completion of daily, weekly, monthly, quarterly and year-end manangement reports

Costing

• Analyze standard to actual cost variances
• Update and maintain standard and actual costs
•  Control and monitor inventory levels at the plant and work with production regarding purchases
• Authorize purchases of raw materials and other factory requirements
• Record inventory transactions in the ERP system
• Oversee receipt and entry of raw materials
• Ensure prudent utilization of the working capital
• Ensure that appropriate cost accounting practices are followed
• Reconcile Inventory sub ledgers to General Ledger
• Asset management, budgeting & forecasts
• Evaluating factory processes to identify savings, opportunities and improvements

Qualifications

• Bachelors Degree in Business (Accounting/ Finance)
• CPA/ ACCA qualifications
• Minimum 3- 4 years experience handling both Finance & Administration duties
• Supervisory experience
• Ready to work with a Startup and grow as the business prospers
• Attested integrity
• Excellent analytical, organizational, interpersonal, leadership and communication skills
• Result oriented, self-motivated and energetic.
• Computer literacy and good knowledge of accounting packages
• Good communication and presentation skills at a senior level
• Ability to work under pressure to meet tight deadlines
• Should be a team player

If you are up to the challenge, posses the necessary qualification and experience, please send your CV only quoting the job title on the email subject (Factory Accountant - Food Processing) to jobs@corporatestaffing.co.ke before 4th August, 2014

P.S Kindly indicate your Current/Last Salary on your CV

N.B: We do not charge any fee for receiving your CV in our database nor for interviewing

Only candidates short-listed for interview will be contacted.

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PeaceNet Kenya Call for Training Consultancy

Call for Training Consultancy

PeaceNet Kenya is a networking and partnership building organization committed to sustaining a broad based coalition of peace workers in Kenya. 

We seek to support and consolidate inclusive peace building initiatives across the country. 

We therefore provide leadership in the development of peace-building structures by offering linkages between peace building organisations and communities. 

We actively engage grassroots structures in order to foster peace at both local and national levels. 

Based on a developed and reviewed curriculum for practitioners training for conflict transformation, two pilot trainings will be facilitated to test the feasibility and value addition in local processes of dealing with conflicts. 

The 21 training days of each pilot are divided into two parts with a break of 3 weeks in between. The first part is focusing more on tenets, challenging views and attitudes towards conflicts and the individual and community own role in addressing the same. 

The second part is mainly focusing own reflecting and identifying ways of applying the principles of nonviolent conflict transformation in the participants environment and providing some knowledge about training and educational work supporting the dissemination of gained capacities.  

The pilot trainings will be continuously be reflected upon and monitored regarding in order to identify further challenges and lessons that need to be incorporated in the curriculum for effective capacity building of key actors.  

The trainings will be conducted in Kericho and Nyeri by a team of two trainers assisted by a training assistant and will be delivered to 20 participants.  

Terms of Reference

• Conduct a Training Situation Analysis
• Prepare the Training Materials
• Design the Training
• Facilitate the 21 days Training
• Develop Respective Activity Reports
• Prepare experience based presentation for the Evaluation Workshop

If you are the trainer we are looking for, kindly send your resume to consultancy@peacenetkenya.or.ke  on or before August 1st 2014.

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NGO Finance Officer Job in Kenya (KES 35K - 40K)

a well - established NGO based in Rural Rarienda District in Siaya County is seeking to recruit a Finance Officer. 

The successful candidate MUST have prior experience working in an NGO.
 

Key Responsibility:

• To plan and oversee all daily, weekly and monthly cash requirements.
• To work with management on all planning and forecasting.
• To ensure that all financial data is collected and entered correctly.
• Support the Finance Manager with all financial issues.

Qualifications:

• Must have CPA – K.
• Must have 3 years relevant job experience.
• Must be proficient in excel and quickBooks.
• Must be analytical, detail and results oriented individual.

Monthly gross salary: Ksh.35,000 - 40,000/= depending on experience
 

Deadline: 31st July 2014    
 

Applications:
 

Send your up to date CV to:  

professionals@summitrecruitment-kenya.com
Summit Recruitment & Training, Blixen Court, 

Karen road, Karen.

Only short listed candidates will be contacted. 

Please indicate in your email which position you are interested in.
 

Please do not apply if you do not meet the requirements of the job

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KPLC ICT General Manager Job in Nairobi Kenya

General Manager, Information and Communication Technology
 

Department: People & Change Kenya
 

Job type: Permanent

Location: Nairobi

Reference Number: 130-PEO00167

The Company: Kenya Power owns and operates most of the electricity transmission and distribution system in the country and sells electricity to over 2.6 million customers. 

The Company’s key mandate is to plan for sufficient electricity generation and transmission capacity to meet demand; building and maintaining the power distribution and transmission network and retailing of electricity to its customers. 

In line with its vision “To provide world-class power that delights our customers”, Kenya Power seeks to recruit results oriented individuals with vision and creativity to fill the position of General Manager ICT. 

The successful job holder will report to the Managing Director and CEO and will support the CEO in ensuring attainment of Kenya Powers’s mandate and strategic objectives.
 

Roles & Responsibilities
 

The job holder will be responsible for providing effective ICT services to support business and operational processes.

The job holder will be required to:

• Develop and implement ICT strategies;
• Implement new ICT systems that support business operations;
• Facilitate continuous development of the ICT infrastructure in line with changing business environment;
• Implement mechanisms for knowledge transfer and keeping abreast with emerging trends in ICT;
• Advise management on technological development in ICT that can support business processes;
• Ensure compliance with ICT legal and regulatory requirements;
• Develop and sustain ICT capacity within the workforce;
• Provide technical support in development of information databases and web based resources;
• Promote use of cost effective technologies in business operations;
• Implement ICT projects for network expansion in line with business strategy; and
• Maintain external partnerships and supplier relationships to support service delivery.

Requirements
 

The ideal candidate will a Master’s degree in ICT or a relevant field and a Bachelor’s degree and should have twelve years working experience five of which should be in a senior management position in a comparable organisation.

Additional Information

Candidates short-listed for interview will be required to submit the following:

1. Certificate of good conduct from the Directorate of Criminal Investigations
2. Clearance letter from Higher Education Loans Board (HELB)
3. Tax compliance certificate from Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA)
4. Report from an approved Credit Reference Bureau (CRB)
5. Clearance by the Ethics and Anti-corruption Commission (EACC) 

How to Apply

Click here to apply online

Closing date: 01-Aug-14

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Bank Teller Job Vacancy in Kenya

we are looking to fill the position of a teller in the banking and financial services industry. 

Overall Job Purpose: The position is responsible for provision of teller Services.

Key Responsibilities 

• Assist customers in transacting. 
• Performing due-diligence on documentation and KYC checks before payment of cash to customers 
• Reconciling cash in hand and system entries as well as daily reporting. 
• Preparing requests for working float funding from the Accountant via the branch supervisor 
• Custodian of cash on site. 
• Outlet relationship management 

Performance Indicators 

• Availability of float at all times 
• Consistent & correct daily reconciliation 
• Quality service to clients proven by minimal customer complaints 
• No cash loss 

Qualifications, Experience and Knowledge: 

• Experience in Agency Banking/ Mobile Money Services ideal will be an added advantage and at least 2-3 years teller experience 
• Diploma/ Degree preferably in Business (Accounts/ Finance) 
• High level of integrity 
• Warm personality 
• Good communication & interpersonal skills 
• Quick problem solver with high attention to detail. 

Salary is competitive

If you believe you qualify for this position, please send your CV and details of your current and expected remuneration to: resume@interviewupconsulting.com

Only qualified candidates will be contacted.

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