World Vision Kenya National Peace Building Coordinator Job Vacancy

World Vision Kenya is a leading Christian relief, development and advocacy organization dedicated to working with children, families and communities to overcome poverty and injustice. 

Our programmes are spread across in most parts of Kenya. 

We are seeking highly competent and outstanding individual to fill the position of National Peace Building Coordinator position within our organization.
 

Purpose of the position: To provide leadership in the implementation of the Organization’s Peace-Building Strategy. The incumbent will be expected to effectively coordinate peace-building and conflict sensitive programming and ensure integration with development in WVK.

For more information, please visit: wvi.org/kenya/careers

All application letters and detailed CVs together with names of three referees should be addressed to The Director, People & Culture, Email: recruit_kenya@wvi.org to reach us not later than April 16, 2014. 

Must put job title as the subject. 

Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

World Vision Kenya neither uses employment agencies nor does it charge money for recruitment, interviews, or medical checks. 

World Vision is a child focused organization and upholds the rights and wellbeing of children. 

Our recruitment and selection procedures include screening and background checking for child abuse related offenses. 

World Vision is an equal opportunity employer.

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Cummins Cogeneration On-Site Project Manager Job in Kenya

Cummins Cogeneration (Kenya) Ltd (CCKL) is a special purpose vehicle set up to establish biomass based power plants in Kenya and across Sub-Saharan Africa.

CCKL’s 8.4 MW Marigat based plant is under construction and the company is working on 5 additional opportunities in Kenya.
 

Position: On-Site Project Manager
 

Reports To: Project Manager
 

Job Specification
 

The person filling the position must have the following skills and background:

• Great communication (Verbal and Written), leadership and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work in challenging conditions with multidisciplinary team
• Strong planning and organizational skills with attention to detail and focus on quality
• Proficient in budgeting and financial planning
• Positive attitude, high productivity and ability to multi-task
• A Bachelor’s degree in civil, electrical and/or mechanical engineering. A postgraduate degree in construction management is an added advantage.
• Minimum 3 years of experience in construction projects, part of which must have been as a Project Manager / Resident Engineer.
• Good understanding of site design and development, concrete works, MEP building systems and pre-engineered Buildings.
• Conversant and experienced in using industry standard software, including AutoCAD, Microsoft Office and Microsoft Project.
• Working knowledge of Kenyan legal, building, quality and safety standards

Job Description
 

The On-Site Project Manager will be responsible for project planning, scheduling, resource allocation, project accounting, control and daily site supervision to ensure that projects are completed meeting CCKL’s set quality, quantity, timeline, safety and budget.

Please send your application letter with detailed curriculum vitae to info@cumminspower-kenya.com, indicating your current salary and the job title on the subject line before 25/04/14. 

For any questions please contact Patricia at +254 716 607535

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Safaricom Technology & Project Governance Senior Manager Job in Kenya

We are pleased to announce the following vacancy in the Strategy and Planning Department within the Technology Division. 

In keeping with our current business needs, we are looking for a person who meets the criteria indicated below: 

Senior Manager - Technology & Project Governance
 

Ref: TECHNOLOGY_SMTPG_APR_2014

Reporting to the Head of Department – Strategy and Planning, the role holder will strive to attain organizational strategic objectives through development of frameworks governing effective management of projects, technology, budgets and operations.  

This role requires a high caliber individual with strong strategic mindset, solid understanding of processes required to increase productivity and efficiency in the technology organization and a proven track record for working effectively with a wide set of stakeholders on complex technology programmes.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and enforce a standard that ensures the technology organization is aligned to business strategy and objectives;
• Provide an end-to-end business view of the governance of technology that reflects the central role of information and technology in creating value for the business;
• Develop and enforce a framework for the approval of budget against projects sponsored by the business units in delivering the corporate strategy and objectives;
• Provide regular end-to-end business view of the committed projects delivering business objectives as a central role of information to business as a whole entity;
• Manage interfaces with other technology domains, Corporate Strategy, Vodafone Technology  networks (VTN) and Vodafone Group OpCos to ensure an aligned approach towards strategy and architecture development, working as one team to deliver benefit for our customers;
• Working with procurement and technology network domains to ensure we leverage on supplier competition to drive innovation, manage costs and provide best customer experience;
• Manage the transition and delivery of architectural elements of projects based on project requirements;
• Develop and communicate governance framework for technology;
• Drive sharing knowledge, decisions, patterns and lessons learnt to integrate new solutions;
• Drive uniformity of technology approach for planning & operational processes across Technology;
• Attract & recruit the best talent;
• Develop the team through learning initiatives, mentoring & coaching so at to create Technology Subject Leads within the architecture domain to support the Strategy Function.

Role Requirements

• A University degree in a telecommunications biased discipline;
• Excellent people and stakeholder management skills;
• Able to provide strong leadership within a multinational, multicultural environment;
• Experience of leading development of complex technology strategies, architectures or roadmaps;
• Strong presentation and communication skills with ability to recognize and balance conflicting interests;
• Results driven with high levels of energy & initiative;
• Good understanding of broad set of Network technologies;
• Proven track record in network architecture and strategy development;
• Experience in evaluating and managing suppliers.

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 Tuesday 15th April 2014.

The Head of Talent and Resourcing,
Safaricom Limited
Nairobi via E-mail to hr@safaricom.co.ke

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Sales Manager Job in Kenya (KShs 100K - 150K)

Our client is looking to hire a Sales Manager who will be responsible for developing and maintaining marketing strategies to meet agreed company objectives.
 

Qualification

• Academic: Degree in Marketing or any other related field.
• Experience: At least 10 years in a busy environment
• Other: Excellent writing and verbal skills

Duties and responsibilities

• Responsible for the marketing of company products and services to the right market
• Demonstrate technical marketing skills and company product knowledge.
• To direct marketing staff where budgets are devolved.
• To manage over 40 employees all over the country.

Application

Interested candidates to send their applications to jobs@pataworks.com clearly quoting the job title on the subject line on or before 11th April 2014.

Other details: The job will involve moving around the country.

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SAP Finance Manager Job in Nairobi Kenya

SAP Finance Manager - Manufacturing Company
 

Reporting to: Finance Director
 

Industry: Manufacturing; Multinational Company
 

Location: Nairobi
 

Salary Scale: Senior Management Level

Our client is a multinational company dealing with the manufacture of Aluminum cans. 

The company is looking to hire a Finance Manager for their Kenyan operation with a SAP background. 

Main duty is to coordinate the Finance team to carry out transactions according to company rules and other best practices

Duties & Responsibilities

• Line Responsibility for the operational finance department
• Check and approve all journal entries relating to COS
• Production of all production accounts in line with company’s timetable and requirements
• Ensure all inventory accounts are fully reconciled each month
• Maintain system of accounts and keep records of all company transactions and assets.
• Assist the Finance Director with all costing matters
• Develop and training staff to work and understand the analysis of data and making informed decisions
• Develop departmental synergy through teamwork
• Monitor compliance with accounting principles and company policy
• Assures compliance with statutory provisions

Key Deliverables

• Fully operational MRP and costing systems with no excess and obsolete inventory
• Measurement:  Max inventory 60 days. Accurate inventory valuations, with no write-off
• Accurate cycle count procedures, Accurate and timely production of the monthly operational monthly accounts Measurement: accounts produced in 1 working day.
• Good management and training of direct reports.
• Measurement: Staff turnover and appraisal reviews by Finance Director
• Ensuring internal controls and procedures are being followed.  Measurement: zero internal audit findings

Qualifications & Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in Business
• CPA(K), ACCA qualification is mandatory
• Minimum 10 years’ experience in a related industry
• Experience in interpreting and analyzing financial data is essential
• High numeric abilities
• Advanced computer skills consummate with tertiary education
• Working knowledge of SAP software
• Ability to read, interpret data and create reports and presentations as required.
• Good organizational skills
• Must demonstrate people management abilities

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 (SAP Finance Manager- Manufacturing) to vacancies@corporatestaffing.co.ke  before 18th April, 2014

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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Contract Project Manager Job in Siaya / Bondo, Kenya (KES 170K - 190K)

Project Manager on Contract
 

Siaya / Bondo Project - 6 month contract
 

Position: 1
 

Industry: Engineering & Construction
 

Location: Siaya / Bondo
 

Salary: Ksh 170,000- 190,000

Our client is an Engineering & Construction contractor seeking to hire civil engineers on contract basis for 6 months so that they are able to accomplish their contractual agreements

Duties & Responsibilities

• Work as the single point of contact for their client's needs on a project
• Coordinate with all disciplines to ensure complete knowledge of the project and its progression at all times
• Manage client needs and expectations, project schedules, budgets and is responsible for team efficiencies and productivity
• To negotiate with clients and come up with binding agreements
• To manage the entire project
• Prepare project certificate for contract payments.
• Hold site meeting on behalf of the company.
• Prepare claims
• Should be able to account for a full project on cash flow.
• Take charge of a large labor force on site.
• To read / understand CAD drawings
• To calculate required materials for works on time
• To use word / excel programs
• To do daily/ weekly report

Qualification & Skills

• Bachelors degree in Engineering
• Project management qualifications desired
• 8- 10 years experiences
• Technical proficiency in all aspects of civil engineering
• Should be sincere and hardworking
• Established field experience
• Management experience required
• Registration with ERB is preferred

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 (Project Manager  6 months Contract 170- 190K) to jobs@corporatestaffing.co.ke before 18th April, 2014

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

Only candidates short-listed for interview will be contacted.

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Laikipia County ECDE Teachers 494 Jobs in Kenya

ECDE Teachers

Four Hundred Ninety Four (494) Vacancies
Applications are hereby invited from suitably qualified Early Childhood Development Education (ECDE) Teachers to be employed in Laikipia County Government Pre-Primary Schools.

Requirements for Appointment:

• Currently serving and has been serving as an ECDE Teacher in a registered pre- primary school within Laikipia County for a minimum of three (3) years.
• Has a minimum of Kenya Certificate Primary Education (KCPE) or its equivalent qualification from a recognized institution.
• Possession of ECDE certificate or higher qualification will be an added advantage.
• Has letters of recommendation from the Head Teacher and Chairman of the Pre-Primary School one is applying.

NB: Preference will be given to candidates who are residents of the respective Wards of the Pre-Primary School one is applying.

Reporting to the Ward Administrator She/he will perform the following duties:-

• Preparing scheme of work and lesson plans.
• Guiding children in activities in the classrooms.
• Maintenance of pupil's personal records and effects.
• Advising parents/ guardians on the children's progress and development.
• Developing teaching/learning materials.
• Ensuring quality services are offered to the children.
• Any other responsibility that may be assigned from time to time.

Applications and terms of service

Applications in candidates handwriting and accompanied by a detailed Curriculum Vitae, Copies of Academic and Professional Certificates and Recommendation Letters from Head teachers and Chairman of the Pre-Primary School. National Identity Card, Clearance Certificates to confirm with Chapter Six of the Constitution i.e Good Conduct, and Kenya Anti Corruption Commission.

A consolidated salary of Ksh 10,000/= per month shall be paid to successful candidates and will be on TEMPORARY TERMS OF SERVICE. 

Closing Date: Applications to reach the undersigned on or before 18th APRIL 2014 AT 5.00PM OR Hand delivered and dropped in the applications box located at the Town Hall, NYAHURURU addressed to:-

Secretary
County Public Service Board
P.O Box 89-20300
Nyahururu.

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Meru County Polytechnic Instructors Jobs in Kenya

Republic of Kenya
 

Meru County Government
 

Office of the County Public Service

Re - Advertisement
 

Department of Education and Technology
 

The Meru County Public Service Board wishes to re - advertise the following posts in the Department of Education and Technology.

Polytechnic Instructors
 

Youth Polytechnic Instructors are required in the following areas;
 

1. Carpentry and Joinery
 

2. Refrigeration and Air Conditioning
 

Requirements for appointment

• Diploma in relevant area of specialization and those with a diploma in technical education will have an added advantage.
• Grade 2 certificate or Artisan certificate on the relevant areas of specialization with more than 3 years of experience.

Duties and responsibilities

• Preparing schemes of work, course materials, lesson plans and teaching aids.
• Instructing demonstrations and conducting exercises in their area of specialization.
• To coordinate and supervise trainees on industrial attachment

How to apply
 

All applications, CV’s,copies of Certificates, Testimonials and identity Card should be submitted in a
sealed envelope clearly marked on the left side the position being applied for and addressed to:
 

The Secretary
Meru County Public Service Board,
P. O Box 120 - 60200
Meru

Email: merucounty@meru.go.ke

Applications should reach the County Public Service Board on or before 22nd April 2014 at 4.00 pm.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

For a candidate to meet the requirements of Chapter six of the Constitution, he/she must seek
clearance from;

• Kenya Revenue Authority
• Higher Education Loans Board
• Criminal Investigations Department
• Commission for Higher Education, for those with certificates from private and foreign Institutions.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

NB: Meru County Government is an equal opportunity employer hence women, persons with disabilities, minority and marginalised groups are encouraged to apply.

Secretary
County Public Service Board.

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AMREF End Term Evaluation Request for Proposals

Request for Proposals (RFP)

End Term Evaluation

AMREF is a leading health development non-governmental organisation based in Africa. 

AMREF’s vision is for lasting health change in Africa; we want to see communities with the knowledge, skills and means to maintain their good health and break the cycle of poor health and poverty.

Headquartered in Nairobi, AMREF has programmes in Ethiopia, Uganda, South Sudan, Kenya, Tanzania, South Africa and West Africa. 

AMREF has about 1,000 staff and an annual operating budget of approximately $100 million. 

Using evidence from its community-based activities, AMREF is a knowledge resource for donors and partners. 

For more information visit www.amref.org

AMREF is seeking a consultant-(s) to conduct an End-Term Evaluation exercise.
 

Please visit the AM REF website at www.amref.org to view full details and requirements.
 

If you meet the required criteria, please send proposal documents comprising a technical proposal and a financial proposal to ETE@amref.org with the subject title RFP/AMREF/O1/2014/End Term Evaluation/[Bidder’s Name].

The closing date for submissions is Tuesday April 15, 2014. 

AMREF reserves the right to accept or reject any submission.

AMREF is an equal opportunity employer and has a non-smoking environment policy.

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Kitui County Assembly Strategic Plan Expression of Interest

Republic of Kenya
 

County Assembly of Kitui
 

Office of the Clerk
 

Expression of Interest for the Preparation of Strategic Plan for the County Assembly of Kitui
 

Job Title: Expression of Interest for the Preparation of Strategic Plan
 

Employer: County Assembly of Kitui
 

Duty Station: Kitui, Kenya
 

Application Deadline: 17th April, 2014
 

The County assembly of Kitui seeks to engage a qualified person/ firm to facilitate a strategic planning process and assist in the development of a new and comprehensive organizational five year strategic plan for the Assembly. 

The Assembly therefore invites for expressions of interest from interested persons/firms for the preparation of a Five-Year Strategic Plan.
 

Scope of Work
 

The specific tasks include and not limited to:
 

1. Collection of views from all the stakeholders
 

2. Formulating the draft strategic plan
 

3. Finalization and production of the five year strategic plan.
 

The bidders must provide the following:-
 

i. Proposal for the work together with bidder’s profile, capability, key personnel and their respective curriculum vitae.
 

ii. A certified copy of certificate of registration with the relevant professional body and a letter confirming that the bidder is in good credit standing.
 

iii. Certificate of registration/incorporation
 

iv. Tax compliance certificate
 

v. Evidence of physical address
 

vi. Evidence of similar works and magnitude.
 

A complete Expression of Interest document in a plain sealed envelope clearly marked: (EOI) “Consultancy Services for the Preparation of a Strategic Plan’’ should be posted to:

The Clerk of Assembly
County Assembly of Kitui
P.O Box 694-90200, 

Kitui

Or be deposited in the Tender Box at the entrance of the administration block at the County Assembly so as to be received on or before 17th April, 2014 not later than 12.00 Noon. 

Opening of the EOI submitted will be conducted publically immediately thereafter in the presence of the bidders/representatives who may wish to attend.

E.M.A. Mutambuki
Clerk of Assembly
County Assembly of Kitui

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Full-Time Freelance Writers (5 positions)

Full-Time Freelance Writers (5 positions)

Our organization is dynamic and offers research writing services to lazy students in US, Europe and Asia. This provides an opportunity for generating revenue to thousands of writers here in Kenya. 

Our main goal is to enhance customer relations by providing quality work, deliver orders on time and maintain zero-tolerance on plagiarism. Thus, writers are required to have positive attitude towards their work, observe tight deadlines and ensure academic papers are plagiarism-free.

As a result of increasing number of orders (academic papers), we are currently recruiting experienced writers in the fields of computer science, IT management, Technology, Engineering, Management, Business and Marketing.

Eligible candidates should have the following

• Unlimited access to internet connection and own laptop/PC
• At least six months experience in writing academic papers
• Ability to write plagiarism-free academic papers
• Vast knowledge in standard referencing styles: APA, Harvard, MLA, Turabian/Chicago, Vacouver and Oxford
• Ability to meet deadlines and sometimes work under pressure

Terms and Conditions

• This is a fulltime employment for experienced writers only. 
• Once hired, the writer should be reachable via phone and/or email 24/7.
• Orders are paid after every two weeks i.e. on 15th and 1st day of every month.
• Payment rate is from shs. 250 per 250 words page and further increment depends on consistent quality of work, timely submission and writer’s reliability.
• Mode of salary payment is through Mastercard, Wire Transfer and M-pesa. Amount paid depends on number of pages submitted during working period of 15 days.
• Please note, in some instances customers request for revision that may need to be worked on immediately. The writer is expected to be available and work on the revision as requested.
• Late submission and plagiarism may lead to cancellation and/or imposition of fine on order(s). Consecutive lateness on unreasonable grounds leads to termination of writer’s contract.
• Request for deadline extension should be done in advance.
• Positive feedback on papers submitted by a writer leads to automatic award of bonus.

If you are up to the challenge, send your CV and Sample Paper(s) to info.moseswriters@gmail.com and specify the day and time when you are available.

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