We are seeking to recruit creative, proactive, detail-oriented individuals to join the Creative department at Nick Creations asGraphic Designers on paid internship for a period of 3-6months.

The ideal candidates will present a portfolio that illustrates ability to create informative, attractive and easily navigated designs and graphics. 

Alert your institution on our need for someone with at least the minimum proficiencies below:
What Key Responsibilities are we looking for?

  • Using content to create compelling graphic presentations;
  • Creating conceptual cover illustrations as well as inside page layouts;
  • Developing alternative story forms (charts, galleries, tables, timelines, infographics, process charts, etc.) as appropriate;
  • Selecting and cropping photos for maximum impact;
  • Coordinating and planning together with reporters, editors and design team colleagues;
  • Handling a large workload and meeting its deadlines.
Skills & Experience the potential candidate should have:
  • Certification in Design or related field.
  • Demonstrable knowledge and use of Photoshop, In-Design & Adobe Illustrator.
  • Creativity with a passion for producing out-of-the-box designs.
  • Ability to interpret data visually and accurately
  • Positive attitude, team spirit and flexibility.
  • Excellent communication skills.
  • Must be able to maintain productivity, quality and accuracy in a fast-paced environment.
  • contributing ideas and design artwork to the overall brief;
  • demonstrating illustrative skills with rough sketches;
  • working on layouts and artworking pages ready for print;
  • keeping abreast of emerging technologies in new media, particularly design programs such as InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop, 3ds Max
They can forward their portfolios to: admin@nickcreations.co.ke

Vacancy: Corporate Technical Sales (Generators)

Our client is an Engineering firm based in Nairobi, with vast experience in both Government and Private sector within East Africa.

The ideal candidate must have experience of more than two years selling Generators.

Location: Mombasa

Duties & Responsibilities
  • Listening to customer requirements and presenting appropriately to make a sale;
  • Maintaining and developing relationships with existing customers in person and via telephone calls and emails;
  • Cold calling to arrange meetings with potential customers to prospect for new business;
  • Responding to incoming email and phone enquiries;
  • Acting as a contact between a company and its existing and potential markets;
  • Negotiating the terms of an agreement and closing sales;
  • Gathering market and customer information;
  • Representing their company at trade exhibitions, events and demonstrations;
  • Negotiating on price, costs, delivery and specifications with buyers and managers;
  • Challenging any objections with a view to getting the customer to buy;
  • Advising on forthcoming product developments and discussing special promotions;
  • Creating detailed proposal documents, often as part of a formal bidding process which is largely dictated by the prospective customer;
  • Liaising with suppliers to check the progress of existing orders;
  • Checking the quantities of goods on display and in stock;
  • Recording sales and order information and sending copies to the sales office, or entering figures into a computer system;
  • Reviewing your own sales performance, aiming to meet or exceed targets;
  • Gaining a clear understanding of customers' businesses and requirements;
  • Making accurate, rapid cost calculations and providing customers with quotations;
  • Feeding future buying trends back to employers;
  • Attending team meetings and sharing best practice with colleagues;
  • Follow up on debts and outstanding invoices to ensure credit terms outlined are adhered to.
Qualification & Skills Set
  • Degree or Diploma in Sales &Marketing
  • Added advantage for a diploma in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering
  • Minimum 2 years’ Corporate Sales experience in sales of related products
  • Presentation Skills
  • Client Relationships
  • Negotiation skills
  • Prospecting Skills
  • Creativity
  • Sales Planning
NB: This job description may be reviewed by the management at a later date; for the purpose of increasing efficiency.

Application;
 
Only those who meet the minimum requirements stated need apply.
 
E-mail application;
  • Detailed and updated CV
  • Indicating your availability
  • Expected Salary
On the Subject line clearly indicate “CORPORATE TECHNICAL SALES (GENERATORS)”

eMail to theconsultant@dafinaconsultants.com
Safaricom Limited is the leading mobile telecommunications company in Kenya. We are pleased to announce the following vacancy in the Network & Service Operation Department within the Technology Division.

Engineer Billing Technical Support

Ref: 
TECHNOLOGY_EBTS_SEP_2014
 
In keeping with our current business needs, we are looking for a person who meets the criteria indicated below:
Reporting to the Principal Engineer, Billing Technical Support – post pay services, the engineer shall be responsible for the Subscriber Management Services offered to Safaricom customers. 

The responsibility of the Billing technical support team shall include but will not be limited to the following equipment: CBS, ICT server and Roaming Bills Management.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Take part in software upgrade and configuration changes for the existing equipment;
  • Implementation of new services and system expansion;
  • Resolve Faults on all equipment under Billing Technical Support responsibility and escalate to supplier if needed and follow up until resolution;
  • Perform maintenance routines to ensure the system is up and running all the time;
  • Ensure services continuously perform within or exceed KPI, ensure ability of the network to support specific forms of traffic, and to support end user experience SLAs;
  • Improve internal and external processes;
  • Transfer knowledge to first line maintenance;
  • Participate in the implementation of new Projects and/or service;
  • Reports to be prepared weekly on projects/activities planned, in progress, or completed;
  • Health and Safety.
Role Requirements
  • Degree in Telecommunication engineering/Electrical or Electronics engineering/IT with a bias in database management and scripting;
  • CCNA certified;
  • 2 years’ experience in telecommunication environment.
  • Experience with Billing and VAS equipment will be an added advantage.
If you feel that you are up to the challenge and possess 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 and job reference to the address below. 

The deadline for application is Friday 19th September 2014.

The Head of Talent and Resourcing,
Safaricom Limited
Nairobi 

via E-mail to hr@safaricom.co.ke

We are urgently seeking an exceptional, creative Web Designer to create strong, intuitive professional web designs to support our client ’s brands. 

A successful candidate will need to thrive in a fast-faced, deadline-driven environment, take ownership of their work, have great collaboration skills, and a positive attitude. 

He/She  must possess strong communication skills, great attention to detail and extensive experience presenting to clients. 

He/she will focus on all of the design phases of web design including user-interface needs, designing and pitching comps, and executing the final design within designated deadlines.

Knowledge on Server administration(Linux) will be an added advantage.

Responsibilities
  • Originate new concepts, strategies, and innovative approaches for websites for extension into all digital environments
  • Develop inspired web-based visual designs that are compelling, emotive and promote brand engagement for our clients
  • Serve as the lead on projects, interacting with the team to ensure the end product is as envisioned
  • Participate in and deliver final design presentations
  • Work closely with brand creatives and other team members
  • Design with end product in mind e.g. for a CMS that is wordpress or Drupal based
  • Deliver exceptional web designs fast
Minimum Qualifications
  • Knowledge of how to design for HTML, CSS, XML, and/or CMS platforms
  • Ability to illustrate and design in Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator, CS3,4, or higher
  • Knowledge of user-centered and current web standard design principals e.g. responsive web design, HTML5 use
  • Proven ability to translate our customers\' ideas into tangible, executable designs that meet their business objectives
  • Strong understanding of image optimization and constraints of designing for the web
  • Exceptional presentation and communication skills (written and verbal)
  • Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines with excellent time management
  • High level of initiative with the demonstrated ability to work within a process-driven environment
  • Innovative online portfolio highlighting strong work in web design
Apply for this position: by sending your portfolio & resume to admin@nickcreations.co.ke
Do you have International Mechanical Experience in South Africa or Europe that covers Mitsubishi, TATA and Volvo Lorries?

Our client, a steel manufacturer based in Nairobi is looking to hire aWorkshop Manager & Head Mechanic to maintain the company’s vehicles in-house, manage the technical Workshop and its staff, improve areas of vehicle utilisation and manage costs.
 
The ideal candidate’s knowledge and mechanical experience MUST cover Mitsubishi, TATA and Volvo Lorries. 

The person would enjoy training and empowering a local work force to improve their skills.
 

This is a minimum 2-year contract position and could be extended.
 
Job Profile
  • Keep equipment available for use by inspecting and testing vehicles, detailed management of preventive maintenance procedures such as engine tune-ups, oil changes, tyre rotation and changes, wheel balancing, replacing filters alongside other more complicated checks.
  • Maintain vehicle functional condition by listening to operator complaints, conducting inspections, repairing engine failures, repairing mechanical and electrical systems malfunctions, replacing parts and components, repairing body damage.
  • Verify vehicle serviceability by conducting test drives, adjusting controls and systems.
  • Maintain vehicle records by recording service and repairs.
  • Undertake basic preventive maintenance of forklifts and generators by following operating instructions, troubleshooting breakdowns, maintaining supplies, performing preventive maintenance and purchase ordering of repairs.
  • Contain costs by using warranties and evaluating service and parts options.
  • Manage effective and efficient inventory through stores.
  • Keep supplies/spares ready by tracking inventory, placing orders and verifying receipt.
  • As a benefit, this person could also assist on driver training to protect the trucks. (This is not essential).
Desired Skills & Experience
  • Diploma in Automotive / Mechanical Engineering.
  • At least five years’ experience working with Mitsubishi, TATA and Volvo Lorries, forklifts and generators.
  • Ability to prioritise and schedule maintenance.
  • Good problem identification and problem solving skills.
  • Good organisation skills.
  • People management and mechanical training experience.
  • Preference is to meet people with European or South African experience.
If your experience and qualifications match the profile, please send your application letter and CV, clearly showing examples of relevant experience to andrew@rtsgp.com by September 21, 2014.
Resort Financial Controller
 
Industry: Hospitality
 
Location: Mombasa
 
Salary: Kshs 300,000 - 400,000 gross
 
Our client is an innovative five star resort development, centrally located on the famous Diani Beach of Kenya’s south coast.

They seek to hire a top notch financial controller who will be responsible for the overall financial performance of the organization.
Duties & Responsibilities 

  • To maintain proper and complete accounting records of the hotel.
  • To ensure that the accounts, records and transactions of the hotel are accurate and correct at all times.
  • To implement all necessary controls to safeguard the assets of the hotel.
  • To prepare and interpret the financial statements and reports of the hotel.
  • To provide financial information to management as tools for maximizing.
  • Profits and planning for the future reports which should stimulate management action.
  • To compile, together with the other executives, budgets and forecasts covering all activities of the hotel.
  • To ensure that the established controls and procedures in respect of the controller’s areas of responsibility are being complied with at all times.
  • To ensure that the hotel’s computer systems and their software are fully utilized, well safeguarded and properly maintained.
  • To ensure that there are, at all times, proper procedures and controls for purchasing, receiving, stores and requisitioning.
  • Implement effective control of all costs food, beverage, labor, supplies, equipment, etc., among all Resort Sub-Departments. 
  • Insure proper use, maintenance, repair and storage of Accounting supplies, equipment and facilities.
  •  Insure proper stock levels are maintained.
  • Monitor performance of financial employees and recommend action to human resources department when necessary
  • Maintain adequate systems of internal control to effectively safeguard the assets of the Company
  • Maintain external relationships with banking and insurance executives outside of the organization
  • Prepare periodic internal and external reports required by the management
  • Coordinate with the Company legal department on the negotiation, execution and delivery of operating contracts and agreements for the Company.
Qualification & Skills
  • Bachelors degree and/ or  Masters in Business related field 
  • A Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in a related field.
  • 5 Years experience in a top level or similar position with good working knowledge of accounts and hotel software
  • A track record of executive leadership in growing organizations.
  • Excellence in verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Experience in strategic planning and execution. 
  • Ability to motivate people and teams and to facilitate group meetings.
  • Ability to adapt and respond to a rapidly changing environment and to encourage and motivate others to do so.
  • Interest in or personal commitment to environmental sustainability. 
  • Working knowledge of corporate sustainability, renewable energy development, or carbon management highly desirable.
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 (Resort Financial Controller) to vacancies@corporatestaffing.co.ke before 25th September, 2014

Kindly indicate current/last salary on your CV

N.B: We do not charge any fee for receiving your CV or for interviewing

Only candidates short-listed for interview will be contacted.
Field Manager - Retail Audit
 
Industry: Market Research
 
Location: Tanzania
 
Salary: Ksh. 100,000

Our client is a world leader in market research, global market information and business analysis who seeks to provides market research insight across all industries and businesses.

Duties & Responsibilities
  • To manage the service with efficiency, flexibility and quality of work, taking into account the budget requirements
  • To manage the team
  • To supervise the data collection for all quantitative studies
  • Calculates and/or supervises the field costs of quantitative studies
  • Plans and coordinates the various stages of quantitative studies (Production, Field, Editing, Data processing)
  • Prepares and/or supervises the preparation of projects for the various Operations services
  • Organizes all fieldwork subcontracting (costs demands, choice of the subcontractor, relationship with the subcontractor) for studies
  • Ensures timing and quotas are respected
  • Make summarized reports of fieldwork feedback for every project
  • Prepares, sends and/or supervises the fieldwork updates that are analysed by client services
  • Takes part in or supervises the general briefing of the interviewers and supervisors about the research.
  • Proposes specific controls
  • Checks the administrative management of the interviewers and supervisors (contracts, elements of pay)
  • Carries out the evaluation interviews of team members
  • Suggests improvements to standard processes
  • Supports strategies for building team effectiveness
  • Supports an environment of work excellence by ensuring own performance is consistently optimal
  • Advisor for team and other internal services
  • Constructively brings attention to issues of poor performance within team and suggests possible solutions
  • Requests technical support / back up / by team members
  • Build inter-departmental relationships productively
  • Interacts effectively with varying levels with different backgrounds and perspectives
Qualification & Skills
  • Relevant Degree/Diploma in Research or its equivalent
  • 2 Year Experience in Research
  • Must be a Tanzanian National
  • Creative and decisive under pressure
  • Acute flexibility and adaptability
  • Manage diversity in a complex context
  • Field Interviewing Experience across methodology type
  • Experience in leadership
  • Quantitative Research Process with specific questionnaire and research design knowledge
  • Conversant with budgets, timings and quotas [commercial]
  • Good Communication and interpersonal skills
  • Ability to manage numerous projects simultaneously
  • Sense of customer service
  • Project related complex decision making: Ability to make propositions
  • Detail focus
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 (Field Manager-Retail Audit) to vacancies@corporatestaffing.co.ke before 25th September, 2014

Kindly indicate current/last salary on your CV

N.B: We do not charge any fee for receiving your CV or for interviewing

Only candidates short-listed for interview will be contacted.


Vacancy: Supply Chain Manager – Tea Extracts, Kenya
 
The Organization: Finlays is a vertically integrated and geographically diversified agri-business that takes a leadership role in sustainability. 

The group has established itself as a reliable, responsible, innovative and sustainable producer with a deep knowledge and passion for its products.
 
Sustainability is pivotal to the group’s success and it lies at the heart of what Finlays does and stands for.

Finlays is Kenya’s largest agricultural export group employing over 22,000 people and annually exporting over 300 million stems of flowers, 7 million kilos of vegetables, 26 million kilos of black tea and 3 million kilos of tea extract. 

The organisation is geographically located in Nairobi, Naivasha, Kericho, Mt. Kenya and Mombasa and works with 1,200 vegetable out growers and 10,000 tea out growers. 

A vacancy has arisen for a supply chain professional who is a dynamic and self focused self starter with a passion for excellence, customers, people development and quality products.
 
The position is based at our Tea Extracts operation located in Kericho, Kenya. Tea Extracts Kenya is part of the global Finlays Tea Solutions business.
 
The Job: Reporting to the General Manager – Tea Extracts Kenya, the successful candidate will work as an integral part of the tea extracts team and strategically deliver a high level of supply chain performance so that it is efficient, cost effective and ensures the best quality and highest value to our customers.
 
The key responsibilities for this position include:
  • ensuring optimal availability of production materials including green leaf from tea estates and packaging materials from suppliers;
  • managing finished goods including storage and shipment to suppliers;
  • effective management of supply and logistics contracts such as those covering haulage to port, freight forwarding and storage;
  • ensuring the best practice and cost effective supply chain policies, processes and systems exist including those relating to inventory management, planning and scheduling and materials requirement planning;
  • maintaining high standards of discipline in regard to HACCP, GMP and Health and Safety requirements throughout the supply chain;
  • ensuring working capital optimization through management of inventory levels;
  • coordinating with customers with regard to product availability, packaging and shipping schedules to achieve flawless documentation and execution to the satisfaction of all customers;
  • supervision and development of supply chain staff and effective teamwork within and outside the department;
  • responsibility for developing and achieving supply chain key performance indicators in areas of supplier performance, customer service, consumer complaints, product distribution and cost control; and
  • achieving continuous improvement throughout the supply chain;
Minimum Requirements
  • Degree holder in supply chain/business/logistics related discipline;
  • Five years demonstrable experience, devising and implementing supply chain strategy, preferably within a large company. 
  • Depth of skill including problem solving and experience should ensure that sound people, line management and functional competence can be taken for granted;
  • Self driven, reliant and motivated, being energetic and positive in outlook with hands on approach to see things through to completion;
  • Highly numerate and computer literate
  • Experience in handling and planning across a multi-site operation with good project management and preferably lean manufacturing knowledge;
  • Able to structure a plan, marshal resources, work as a team and deliver on commitments.
  • Excellent interpersonal and presentation skills: persuasive and with the gravitas to gain senior management confidence.
How to Apply
 
If you meet the requirements of this position, please submit an application including a detailed CV, your postal, e-mail and telephone contacts and the names and addresses of three referees so as to reach us by not later than 30 September 2014 and be addressed to:

Human Resources Director,
P.O. Box 223 20200,
Kericho.

eMail: careers@finlays.co.ke

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Kenya Tea Development Agency (MS) Ltd ¡s a wholly owned subsidiary of KTDA Holdings Ltd and a key player in the tea industry providing management services to the smallholder tea sub-sector for efficient production, processing and marketing of quality teas.

To ensure continued success and growth, we are seeking dynamic and highly talented individuals to join our management team in the following exciting and challenging position:

Assistant Architect

One (1) Position 

(Contract)
 
Position Scope: Reporting to the Architect, the successful candidate will be responsible for designing from concepts to production drawings, tender document preparation, and supervision of construction projects.

Key Responsibilities
  • Developing designs for construction projects, including architectural specification, schedules and details
  • Preparing periodic status reports on construction projects
  • Coordinating construction work contracts and dealing with contractors
  • Supervising and coordinating architectural technicians.
  • Checking drawings from technicians and other consultants for accuracy and consistency
  • Handling project approvals from statutory bodies
  • Ensuring all project documentation and requirements are in place before and during construction.
Qualifications/Skills/Experience

The ideal candidate must possess the following qualifications, experience and competencies: -
  • A degree in Architecture from a reputable university.
  • Be a registered Architect by BORAQS.
  • 3 years minimum experience is a busy architectural setting.
  • Must be competent in ARCHCAD and other necessary computer applications
  • Membership in a relevant Institute will be an added advantage.
  • Clear understanding of building contracts and project management
  • Strong analytical skills
How to Apply
 
If you fulfill the above requirements and wish to be considered, please write to us enclosing your cover letter and a detailed CV to reach the undersigned not later than 26th September 2014.

Group General Manager – Human Resources & Administration,
Kenya Tea Development Agency Ltd,
P.O. Box 30213 – 00100,
Nairobi

Email: recruitment@ktdateas.com
Republic of Kenya
 
The Presidency
 
Ministry of Devolution and Planning
 
Request for Expression of Interest for the Recruitment of aGovernance Specialist
 
Background Information: The Government of Kenya wishes to monitor and engage a wide spectrum of stakeholders and other interested parties on the country’s performance with regard to governance, social and economic reform. 

This will entail monitoring and detailed analysis of the indices that help to explain performance in these areas. 

Resultantly, interventions would be advanced to the relevant institutions and agencies aimed at improvements and sustained reforms. In view of this, the Ministry needs to engage an individual consultant who will undertake the functions envisaged in the scope of assignment.
 

Purpose: The purpose of this call is to invite individuals with expertise in the areas outlined, to express their interest in providing the requested service

Objective of Consultancy: The objective of the assignment is to undertake monitoring of governance related indicators including corruption. 

The holder of the position will be responsible for developing reform strategies that would promote improvement in the various indicators monitored.

The Governance Specialist will be responsible to the Cabinet Secretary, Ministry of Devolution and Planning.

Deliverables
  • Report on all relevant governance global indices ranking of Kenya.
  • Annual Kenya factsheet on governance indicators.
  • Development of a governance reform policy programme.
  • Development of a structured engagement programme within government and with other relevant external actors.
  • Development of a public engagement strategy and implementation of the same.
  • Any other deliverables that may be required by the Cabinet Secretary in the course of the assignment
Qualification and Experience
 
The candidate must have a minimum qualification of a Master’s degree in Law, Economics, Political Science or any other relevant field. 

The candidate should have a strong research background with at least 15 years’ experience in a similar position in the public service or private sector dealing with governance related issues. 

A PhD qualification is desirable.
 
Interested consultants must provide information indicating that they are qualified to perform the services by submitting their CV’s, copies of academic certificates and other relevant material demonstrating experience in similar conditions and availability of appropriate skills. 

Completed Expression of Interest (EOI), one original and two copies, in plain sealed envelopes and clearly marked with the relevant consultancy, should be addressed to:
 
The Principal Secretary/Planning
Ministry of Devolution and Planning
Treasury Building
P.O Box 30005-00100
Nairobi

And be deposited in the Tender Box on 9th Floor, Treasury Building, so as to be received on or before 1st October, 2014 at 10.00 am Kenyan local time.

Bulky documents that may not fit in the tender box should be deposited in the supply chain management office, room number 716 in the same building.

Bids submitted after closing date and time shall not be accepted. 

Request for Proposal (RFP) documents will be issued thereafter to shortlisted candidates only.

Head Supply Chain Management Unit
For: Principal Secretary

Ministry of Health
 
Pharmacy and Poisons Board
 
Application for Appointment of the Board of Management of the National Quality Control Laboratory (NQCL)
 
The Pharmacy and Poisons Board is established under the Pharmacy and Poisons Act CAP 244, that provides for the control of the profession of Pharmacy, and trade in drugs and poisons

Pursuant to Section 35(F) of the Act, that mandates the Board to appoint nine members of the Board of management of the National Quality Control Laboratory (NQCL), the Pharmacy and Poisons Board intends to fill the various vacant positions of the Board of Management of the National Quality Control Laboratory (NQCL), which have fallen vacant due to expiry of previous term.
 

Background of the Board of Management: The composition of the NQCL Board of Management requires a mix of competency skills that should include, but not limited to the following areas; veterinary practice, pharmacy academia, health services, private pharmaceutical practice, pharmaceutical manufacturing, pharmaceutical analysis, management; financial management, supply chain management, and business management.

Eligibility Criteria
 
To be eligible, all persons appointed to the Board must:
  • Be literate and a holder of a Degree or Higher Diploma
  • Demonstrate experience in a business or profession for at least five years.
  • Relevant experience in management
  • Must be a member of a professional or stakeholder body.
  • Fulfill conditions of chapter 6 of the constitution of Kenya on leadership and Integrity
Interested persons should submit their applications and curriculum vitae (CVs) indicating their background and stakeholder or professional group they belong to.

The application should be sent in a plain and sealed envelope clearly marked “Application for membership to the Board of Management NQCL” and deposited or sent to the Pharmacy and Poisons Board through the following addresses.

Registrar
Pharmacy and Poisons Board
P.O Box 27663-00506
Nairobi

The deadline for submission of applications is 25th September, 2014.

Youth, Women and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

Registrar
The Council of Legal Education is established under the Legal Education Act, No. 27 of 2012 of the Laws of Kenya. 

The core functions of the Council of Legal Education are to regulate legal education and training, to license and supervise legal education providers; and to advice the Government on matters relating to legal education and training.
 
In order to efficiently and effectively deliver its functions, the Council wishes to recruit full time high calibre staff in the following position:-

Senior Quality Assurance and Compliance Officer

CLE/HR16/2014 
CLE 5

One (1) Position 
(Re-Advertisement)
 
Overall purpose of the job: Reporting to Manager, Quality Assurance & Accreditation, the successful candidate will assist in the administration of the accreditation processes and day to day quality assurance activities including inspection of training providers.

Key Responsibilities
  • Administer applications for accrediting and licensing legal training providers;
  • Monitor the adherence to standards and set curricula by legal education providers;
  • Receive and review applications for equation of qualifications and accreditation of foreign legal training institutions;
  • Coordinate and develop a comprehensive and updated database of accredited legal education providers;
  • Participate in training and standards setting for legal training providers;
Knowledge, Skills & Experience and Personal Attributes
  • Master’s Degree in Law;
  • Bachelor’s Degree in Law;
  • Professional qualification and demonstrable experience in Standards setting and accreditation work;
  • At least 6 years relevant working experience, 3 of which should be at a senior management level in a similar environment;
  • Experience in conducting research;
  • Good report writing skills and high level of interpersonal skills;
  • Ability to work with minimum supervision and adhere to set timelines;
  • Team player, self-driven and focused;
  • Must be computer literate;
  • Be of the highest ethical standards, integrity and professionalism and comply with the requirements of Chapter six (6) of the Constitution of Kenya. Candidates will be required to produce evidence of clearance by the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission, Kenya Revenue Authority, Credit Reference Bureau and provide a Certificate of Good Conduct.
Those who applied for this position when it was last advertised need not to apply

How to Apply
A 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:-

Secretary/Chief Executive Officer
Council of Legal Education
P. O. Box 829 - 00502,
Nairobi.

So as to reach him not later than 24th September, 2014

Please note that:- Due to the high number of applications anticipated, it will not be possible to respond to each application and only shortlisted candidates will, therefore, be contacted.

CLE is an equal opportunity employer. 

Women and persons with disabilities are highly encouraged to apply.

Prof. W. Kulundu-Bitonye, EBS
Secretary/Chief Executive Officer
Council of Legal Education
Vacancy: Director - Learning, Evaluation and Achievement Program (LEAP)

We seek a dynamic Director to head a new cross-cutting program to promote organizational learning, evaluation, and knowledge sharing. The Director reports to the Executive Director.
 
The LEAP Director provides strategic vision and leadership on internal monitoring and evaluation efforts; staff and grantee learning and training initiatives; and the integration of the organizational values into the work environment and product.
 
The Open Society Initiative for Eastern Africa promotes vibrant, tolerant democracies in the region by awarding grants, developing programs, and bringing together diverse civil society leaders and groups.

Responsibilities
 
Tracking Impact
  • Develop and apply innovative strategies to assess, document, and report on the effectiveness of OSIEA programs and their outcomes to improve performance.
Staff Learning and Training
  • Promote and encourage innovative thinking and knowledge sharing at OSIEA.
  • Organize regular all-staff trainings and identify learning opportunities for staff on an individualized basis. 
  • Create learning opportunities to improve network program collaboration.
Portfolio reviews
  • Support program teams to design and undertake effective program portfolio reviews.
Integrating the Organizational Values
  • Lead innovative initiatives to uphold and integrate the organizational values into the performance of duties and tasks on a daily basis to foster healthy inter-office communication
Grantee Learning and Training
  • Support program staff to incorporate capacity building and institutional strengthening components into grant making.
  • Oversee a grant portfolio to oversee these aspects as well as to support opportunities for promising young leaders.
Qualifications
  • Relevant advanced degree and proven commitment to the protection of human rights in the Eastern African region
  • Knowledge of innovative approaches to assess, document, and report on effectiveness of programs and their outcomes
  • Experience in capacity building and organizational development
  • Extraordinary initiative, creativity and capacity to think strategically
  • Ability to communicate clearly and effectively with a diverse array of people
  • Team spirit and respectful working and decision-making style
  • Ability to manage multiple liaisons within OSIEA and the larger Open Society Foundations network in a fast paced environment
  • Strong organizational skills and close attention to detail
  • Integrity, diplomatic manner and professional discretion essential
  • Willingness to travel as needed
For more information: www.soros.org/initiatives/osiea
 
Compensation: Competitive salary, with good benefits package

No phone calls, please. 

Only successful candidates will be contacted

Send resume and cover letter to jobs@osiea.org

Search Closes: October 1, 2014

The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) is an impartial, neutral and independent organisation with the exclusively humanitarian mission to protect the lives and dignity of victims of war and internal violence and to provide them with assistance. 

It also endeavours to prevent suffering by promoting and strengthening International Humanitarian Law and universal humanitarian principles.

The ICRC Logistic Centre is seeking an experienced & highly motivated individual to fill the position of Warehouse Supervisorwithin its Mombasa office.

Responsibilities:
  • Management of the Mombasa warehouse operations;
  • In charge of the inventory management and control ;
  • Oversee the loading, offloading of trucks at the warehouse and other field stores;
  • Supervise the receipt of goods coming from the port and shipment of goods to appropriate destination;
  • Ensure the dispatched goods are in good condition;
  • Warehouse staff management ;
  • Ensure proper security in the warehouse;
Minimum Requirements:
  • Relevant Degree from a recognized university;
  • Diploma in Stores Management or its equivalent;
  • At least 5 years of relevant experience in a similar field ;
  • Previous working experience with NGO’s, international organisations is an asset;
  • Certificate of good conduct;
  • Excellent Computer skills;
The Profile:
  • Good team management skills, 
  • high sense of integrity, 
  • flexible, 
  • ability to work under pressure, 
  • good communication skills, 
  • ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
Interested persons with the required background and experience are invited to submit their application to Human Resources Office on the address or e-mail below, on or before 19th September 2014.

Please include a detailed curriculum vitae, copies of certificates/testimonials, current and expected remuneration and contact details of three referees.

Please note that only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

Canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification.

International Committee of the Red Cross, Logistics Centre,
P.O. Box 34071, Nairobi, 00100(GPO), 
Kenya

eMail: lon_hr_services@icrc.org

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