Italian Government Master II Level Scholarships – 2012/2013

Republic of Kenya

Ministry of Higher Education, Science and Technology

Italian Government Master II Level Scholarships – 2012/2013
 

The Government of Italy is offering twenty (20) Full scholarships for Master II level to sub-saharan African countries, Kenya being one of them.
 

1. Area of Study
 

Architecture in Health. Successful candidates will be awarded a certificate of technical expertise in Architecture of Health on completion of the course.
 

2. Eligibility
 

Applicants must
 

a) Be those with Degrees in Civil Engineering, Architecture or Structural Engineering
 

b) Be 35 years and below
 

c) Be working in the public sector for at least 2 years
 

NB: Basic knowledge of Italian Language is a requirement.
 

3. Duration of the Course
 

Nine (9) months – 1500hrs: 2 months on-line learning and 7 months in Italy at Sapienza University, Rome. 

For more information on the scholarship visit the website. http:/w3.uniroma1.it/masterbmvo.
 

4. Application procedure
 

Preliminary application forms are obtainable from the Ministry of Higher Education, Science and Technology offices at Telposta Towers, 27th floor Room 2702. 

The application forms can also be downloaded from the Ministry’s website www.scienceandtechnology.go.ke.
 

Completed application forms should be forwarded through the respective Heads of Department with attached certified photocopies of ID, Academic/Professional certificates, Transcripts, Birth certificates, CV and other testimonials should be sent or delivered to:
 

Director of Higher Education
Ministry of Higher Education, Science and Technology
P. O. Box 9583 -00200
Nairobi
 

The application forms should reach the Ministry not later than 20th,November, 2012.
 

Copies of the degree, CV, passport and Declaration stating the immediate return to home country after the course must be sent before to the attention of Prof. Ssa Francesca Giofre’: Email: masterhealthdesign@gmail.com

or post to: Prof. Ssa Francesca Giofre’ – universita’ degli studi di Roma “la Sapienza,” via Flamina 70-72, 00196 Roma Tel 390680916026/28, fax 390649919028/06 with the envelope marked “application for Master in Architecture for Health.

Note:
 

(i) Those with teaching duties in subjects related to the master in public universities and constituent colleges are encouraged to apply.
 

(ii) Those with organizational duties in health offices in public sector are also encouraged to Apply

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SMEC Engineering Jobs in Kenya

SMEC is a leading Consulting and Project Management company from Australia with some 71 offices and 5,000 employees throughout the world.

SMEC invites applications for the following positions based in Nairobi: -

1) Civil Engineers: should possess a minimum of BSc Civil Engineering and be registered with ERB. Should have 20-25 years’ experience. An MBA would be an added advantage. Salary $5000-$12000/mo

2) Mechanical Engineer: should possess minimum of BSc Mechanical Engineering and be registered with ERB. Should have at least 20 years’ of experience. Salary $5000-$10000/mo

3) Electric Engineer: should possess minimum of BSc Electrical and be registered with ERB. Should have at least 20 years’ of experience. Salary $5000-$10000/mo

4) Quantity Surveyor: should possess minimum of BSc Civil Eng and be registered with ERB. Should have at least 10-20 years’ of experience. Salary $3000-$8000/mo SMEC also accepts CVs of civil and electrical engineers with at least five years of relevant experience. 

To apply for these positions, please send your CV, to procken@smec.com by Tuesday, 20th November 2012.

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SMEC Engineering Jobs in Kenya

SMEC is a leading Consulting and Project Management company from Australia with some 71 offices and 5,000 employees throughout the world.

SMEC invites applications for the following positions based in Nairobi: -

1) Civil Engineers: should possess a minimum of BSc Civil Engineering and be registered with ERB. Should have 20-25 years’ experience. An MBA would be an added advantage. Salary $5000-$12000/mo

2) Mechanical Engineer: should possess minimum of BSc Mechanical Engineering and be registered with ERB. Should have at least 20 years’ of experience. Salary $5000-$10000/mo

3) Electric Engineer: should possess minimum of BSc Electrical and be registered with ERB. Should have at least 20 years’ of experience. Salary $5000-$10000/mo

4) Quantity Surveyor: should possess minimum of BSc Civil Eng and be registered with ERB. Should have at least 10-20 years’ of experience. Salary $3000-$8000/mo SMEC also accepts CVs of civil and electrical engineers with at least five years of relevant experience. 

To apply for these positions, please send your CV, to procken@smec.com by Tuesday, 20th November 2012.

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UNDP RFP for Developing an Effective Elections Media Campaign Strategy for the 2013 General Elections in Kenya

Request for Proposal (RFP)
 

RFP/UNDP-KEN/013/2012: Developing an Effective Elections Media Campaign Strategy for the 2013 General Elections in Kenya
 

1. Background
 

The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) will preside over the 2013 General Election.
To be able to undertake successful Elections, there is need to sensitize the public through a comprehensive Elections Media campaign strategy. 

The main aim of the strategy is to create positive awareness about the entire Elections process in order to prepare the public to participate appropriately. The strategy will enhance understanding, ownership and participation of Kenyans in the exercise. 

Accordingly, IEBC is seeking a consultancy firm to develop and implement the Media Campaign Strategy for the March 2013 Elections
 

A. The Assignment
 

The awareness campaign is an integrated media campaign to encourage eligible Kenyans to come out in large numbers and register as voters to increase public participation in the upcoming General Elections.
 

The underlying principle to enhance the full and equal participation, Special emphasis to be placed throughout based on gender balance and citizens with disabilities.
 

2. Objective
 

Objectives of the assignment are;

• To motivate and encourage citizens to participate in the electoral process
• To provide all necessary information to voters about how to participate in the process particularly given the number and complexity of the upcoming elections;
• To direct a special focus on special interests groups
• To promote integrity, inclusiveness and transparency of the electoral process
• To promote positive attitudes towards the electoral process and the IEBC

3. Application Process
 

For the full details and requirements please visit UNDP Kenya’s Website:
http://www.ke.undp.org/index.php/procurements the UNDP HQ http://procurement-notices.undp.org Website or on the UN Global Market Place: www.ungm.org/Notices/Notices.aspx
 

Sealed proposal documents comprising the technical proposal and the financial proposal in separate sealed envelopes clearly marked RFP/UNDP-KEN/013/2012: Developing an Effective Elections Media Campaign Strategy for the 2013 General Elections in KENYA should be dropped at the UNDP TENDER BOX placed at the main entrance reception of UN Complex in Gigiri and addressed to:
 

Deputy Country Director (Operations)
United Nations Development Programme
UN Complex Gigiri
Block N, 3rd Floor,
P.O. Box 30218 – 00100
Nairobi.
 

The closing date for submissions is Thursday, 6 December 2012 By 12.00 Noon Kenya Time.

UNDP Kenya reserves the right to accept or reject any submissions.

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UN Women National Individual Consultant -To Plan and Implement a Media Retreat on Gender and Devp

National Individual Consultant -To Plan and Implement a Media Retreat on Gender and Devp. - UN Women
 

Background
 

UN Women’s Sub regional Office for East & Horn of Africa is embarking on an ambitious effort to create a new generation of innovative, inclusive leaders and female entrepreneurs. 

While Africa’s development and economic integration continues apace, research indicates that unleashing the economic potential of the continent’s women would yield even greater results for development.
 

There is mounting evidence that economic growth rates in Africa are being held back by the gap in opportunities available to the genders. As recently as March 2012, a study found that annually, the gender gap in labour participation and education creates economic losses for Africa of over $159 billion, and possibly as high as $255 billion.
 

In an effort to redress this, UN Women’s goal is to unleash the potential of Africa’s women, for the benefit of all, by promoting female leadership in business, politics and the non-government sector, and by advocating publicly in support of gender equality and women’s empowerment.
 

Given the key role played by the media in raising issues for public debate and discussion and mobilizing public opinion in favour of inclusivity and progress, UN Women sees East African media houses, journalists and new media practitioners as vital partners in this endeavor. 

Therefore, UN Women wishes to engage the services of a skilled and well-established consultant to ensure
the successful implementation of a one and a half day media retreat, to be held on 13 and 14 December 2012.
 

The full terms of reference is available at http://www.ke.undp.org/index.php/procurements/248
 

Specific Task
 

To develop and facilitate content for a one and a half day workshop for selected journalists and correspondents representing different media houses with regional coverage
 

Remuneration

• Payment will be made in accordance with UNDP/UNWOMEN rules and procedures, which will be outlined in the contract.

Applying for the Assignment
 

To apply for the assignment, interested candidates should send their CVs/ P11 (template provided) with proposed work plan and budget to consultancies.eharo@unwomen.org with subject heading:

MEDIA RETREAT CONSULTANT not later than 23 November 2012.

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Caritas Switzerland / Luxembourg Education Technical Advisor Job Vacancy

Organisation Caritas Switzerland and Caritas Luxembourg are non-governmental aid agencies and members
of Caritas Internationalis. 

Caritas works worldwide and adheres to international humanitarian principles (NGO code of conduct). 

Caritas encourages people to take charge of their own fate and does this by promoting local initiatives that sustainably improve the living conditions of the socially disadvantaged, advocating the conservation of natural resources, supporting civil conflict resolution and peace building, cooperating with local partners and strengthening their own commitments.
 

Caritas Switzerland and Caritas Luxembourg act in the frame of a MoU as a consortium in the Eastern Africa and the Horn of Africa with a focus on education, strengthening of civil society, food security and water hygiene and sanitation. 

We operate a joint Liaison Office in Nairobi, have Country Offices in Somaliland (Hargeisa) and South Sudan (Torit) and a Representative in Ethiopia (Addis Ababa).
 

We are now seeking for a dynamic person to fill the position of Education Technical Advisor.

The Education Technical Advisor is responsible for enhancing Caritas Switzerland/Luxembourg’s capacity to deliver quality education services and strengthening linkages with Education Networks and platforms for coordination, networking and fundraising.
 

Position: Education Technical Advisor (80% Somaliland, 20% Regional)
 

Reporting to: Head of Kenya Office (and Somaliland Head of Education & Capacity Building Department)
Contract type National (Kenya)
 

Duration: One year (with possibility of extending)
 

Location: Based 50% in Nairobi, Kenya and 50% in Hargeisa, Somaliland with occasional travel to South
Sudan and Ethiopia
 

Key tasks & responsibilities
 

General Regional Support

• Develop and periodically review an education strategy for the region;
• Lead in project design, proposal writing and fundraising for education projects;
• Integrate, adapt and introduce the Education & Capacity Building Departments of the Country Offices to new methodologies, innovations and best practices that will lead to improved programming and implementation of Education strategies;
• Develop indicators and checklists for monitoring and evaluating the implementation of Education Programmes;
• Compile information periodically about progress of education activities, trends and developments in the region and disseminate to Caritas Country Offices to share experiences and lessons learnt; and
• Contribute to a smooth coordination within Caritas at all levels, by sharing relevant education information and decisions in good time with Caritas at Country, Regional and Head Office levels

Specific Support to Caritas Switzerland/Luxembourg’s Somaliland Education Programme

• Assess and advise on progress being made by the Education & Capacity Building Department to gauge compliance with proposed timelines and the programme impact;
• Provide technical support to capacity building of organisations working in partnership with the Education Programmes and according to their needs;
• Represent Somaliland programme and maintain a high level networking and exchange with other INGOs and NGOs working in Nairobi and Hargeisa and actively participate in or lead working groups (e.g. NFE); and
• Take up a liaison function with the EC and other donors based in Nairobi and Somaliland as required 

Qualifications

• Advanced degree in a relevant discipline;
• At least five years’ experience gained in a management position in the field of Education (basic and non-formal education), including extensive field work experience;
• An in-depth knowledge of the key issues and trends in development, education and capacity-building, with specific knowledge and understanding of key approaches and cross cutting issues such as gender, do-no-harm, etc.;
• Outstanding proposal and report writing skills;
• Experience with international donors and grant requirement especially with EC;
• Good understanding of resource and project cycle management and participatory appraisal techniques;
• Excellent networking, communication and inter-personal skills,
• Flexible, innovative and sensitive to cultural values; and
• Knowledge of the (North-Western) Somali context and preferably also the South Sudan and Ethiopian contexts 

Contract start: January 1st, 2013 

Application
 

If you feel you fit the required profile, please let us know how your qualifications, experience and career ambitions match the requirements of this position. 

Send your application latest by Sunday December 2nd, 2012 to jobs.nairobi@caritas.ch indicating ‘Education Technical Advisor (Re-Advertisement)’ on the subject line.
 

Please provide a Curriculum Vitae (CV) that contains details of your qualifications, experience, present position, current remuneration, earliest date of availability, names and telephone contacts of three referees.
 

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted 

Websites: www.caritas.ch and www.caritas.lu

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Covenant Executives Consultants (COVEX) HR Consultant Job in Kenya

Covenant Executives Consultants (COVEX) is the leading HR and management consultancy located in Nairobi-Kenya.
 

Our core values are Excellence, integrity, professionalism, teamwork, communication and accountability.
 

We offer dynamic hr and management solutions through our experienced and qualified team.
 

Position: HR Consultant (CEC-12-N03)
 

Are you the ideal candidate we are looking for?

1. Do you have a passion in HR?
2. Do you have excellent written & verbal communication skills?
3. Are you presentable?
4. Are you charming & confident?
5. Are you a lady aged 23 years and above?
6. Can you work under minimal supervision and meet deadlines?
7. Do you have business degree/HR option a MUST?
8. Are you jobless at the moment?

If you meet all the 8 key considerations mentioned above, please email your updated resume & a full page cover letter detailing why we should invite you for further discussion. 

Kindly indicate Job title & Reference number on subject line.

Qualified candidates will be contacted within 7 days from date posted.
 

Email: recruitment@covenantexecutives.co.ke

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VAEL Graduate Management Trainee Programme

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VAELL is a leasing firm with a regional presence in East Africa. Our team is made up of highly dynamic, energetic and professional staff. 

The team’s contribution has seen the company’s listing in the Kenya Top 100 Mid Sized Companies rated number 57 this year.

We are seeking graduates to join our Graduate Management Trainee Programme.  

The programme is designed to provide trainees with a unique opportunity to gain practical insight of the leasing business through on-the-job-training, external training programmes, coaching and mentoring, with the main aim of providing one with a balanced training that will lead to a rewarding career in the company.

Qualifications include:

• University graduates
• Above 25 years.
• Degree in Commerce, Business Administration, Procurement and supplies, Economics, Law and/or the equivalents from a recognized University.
• A high level of academic excellence.

Qualities include:

• Keen interest in developing a career in marketing.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication and negotiation skills.
• Highest level of integrity and trust.
• Leadership potential.

Interested individuals are required to send their resume to info@vaell.com. 

Last day of sending in application should be 30th of November 2012

Vaell is an equal opportunity employer. 

Applications are open to all who meet the requirements. 

Canvassing of any form will lead to total disqualification.

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VAEL Graduate Management Trainee Programme

Re - Advertisement

VAELL is a leasing firm with a regional presence in East Africa. Our team is made up of highly dynamic, energetic and professional staff. 

The team’s contribution has seen the company’s listing in the Kenya Top 100 Mid Sized Companies rated number 57 this year.

We are seeking graduates to join our Graduate Management Trainee Programme.  

The programme is designed to provide trainees with a unique opportunity to gain practical insight of the leasing business through on-the-job-training, external training programmes, coaching and mentoring, with the main aim of providing one with a balanced training that will lead to a rewarding career in the company.

Qualifications include:

• University graduates
• Above 25 years.
• Degree in Commerce, Business Administration, Procurement and supplies, Economics, Law and/or the equivalents from a recognized University.
• A high level of academic excellence.

Qualities include:

• Keen interest in developing a career in marketing.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication and negotiation skills.
• Highest level of integrity and trust.
• Leadership potential.

Interested individuals are required to send their resume to info@vaell.com. 

Last day of sending in application should be 30th of November 2012

Vaell is an equal opportunity employer. 

Applications are open to all who meet the requirements. 

Canvassing of any form will lead to total disqualification.

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