Futures Group Procurement Assistant Job in Nairobi Kenya

Job Vacancy: Procurement Assistant
 

Location: Kenya

Company Profile: Futures Group develops and delivers innovative, locally relevant, evidence-based solutions to improve the health and well-being of people around the world. 

Since 1971, we have assisted governmental and non-governmental agencies, foundations, and the private sector by designing, implementing and evaluating programs in HIV, sexual and reproductive health, population and family planning, maternal and child health, infectious diseases, and gender. 

Futures Group has deep expertise in policy and advocacy, research and strategic information, health markets and private sector engagement, modeling and economic analysis, patient monitoring and management / HMIS, strategic consulting, and program management.

Position Summary: The Health Policy Project (HPP) aims to strengthen developing country national and subnational policy, advocacy, and governance for strategic, equitable, and sustainable health programming. 

The project, funded by the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), addresses key health issues—family planning/reproductive health (FP/RH), HIV, and maternal health—and promotes health systems strengthening and program integration. 

HPP seeks to capacity of governments, civil society, and other in-country partners to advocate for, manage, and finance their health programs. HPP is active in over 30 countries worldwide.

Futures Group is seeking a Procurement Assistant to support the administration of partner agreements
in compliance with company and government regulations. 

This position will report to the Procurement Manager and coordinates closely with F&A Manager and the Operations team in Washington, DC.

This position will be based in Nairobi, Kenya and Futures Group is seeking candidates that are currently residing in Kenya and eligible to work.
Key Responsibilities

• Negotiate, administer, and assure compliance with agreements to include but not limited to: Contracts, Grants, Cooperative Agreements, and Task Orders. Support generally covers the full agreement life-cycle, from program award through close-out
• Maintain productive relationships with client/partner contracting officers, agreement officers, and contract administrators
• Ensure that the USG procurement procedures are adhered to and colleagues are familiar with the process
• Conduct due diligence review of grant recipient invoices and provide training to grant recipients in financial accounting and reporting in accordance with USAID and collaborate with the technical staff to monitor grantee technical and financial performance
• Ensure that before any purchase takes place relevant authorization has been obtained
• Develop, negotiate, and administer partner agreements to include but not limited to: subcontracts, subgrants, letter agreements, consulting agreements
• Maintain systems for tracking contractual documents, correspondence and reporting; applying records management policy
• Initiate through effective correspondence requests for contract modifications and approvals such as: scope adjustments, personnel changes, budget realignments, performance period changes, implementing partner changes, consultant approval, etc.
• Coordinate and consolidate responses to contractual requests from clients
• Monitor and ensure compliance with Federal Acquisitions Regulations (FAR), AIDAR, and other government regulations; update/train project team with changes or modifications accordingly
• Initiate monthly meetings with Program Director and/or Chief of Party for each support contract; addressing outstanding contractual matters, status of compliance and reporting, and partner agreements
• Provide supervision for the Grant Officer and report to the Procurement Manager

Other Potential Responsibilities:

• Contract budget modification development including the application of appropriate cost structures
• Development and delivery of training materials to build broader capacity in partner agreement development and administration
• Training in contract terms and related compliance areas
• Support to proposal development including business/pricing volume support such as representation and certifications, small business plans, past performance documentation and cost sharing plans
• Support to business development such as preparation and review of teaming agreements and memorandums of understanding as well as small business partner coordination
• Refinement of policy and business process related to contracts and agreements, as well as the administration of contractual document templates
• Executing audits of internal contract operations and of partner operations

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree required
• 3 or more years procurement experience
• Knowledge of the Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) preferred
• Experience with an organization receiving US Government funding is preferred
• Proficient oral and written English
• Swahili desired
• Microsoft office proficiency
• Attention to detail and ability to effectively and efficiently perform multiple tasks and balance competing priorities often within a required timeframe
• Ability to communicate effectively with managers, colleagues, and clients
• Ability to respond and adapt quickly to changing requirements and competing demands
• Professional and mature demeanor and conduct, especially during interactions with the client and its constituents
• Confidentiality and team spirit

All applications for this position should be submitted online atwww.futuresgroup.com via the Careers page by 11 July 2014. 

Futures Group provides equal employment to all participants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, gender, age, disability, sexual orientation, veteran or marital status.

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LVCT Health Regional Manager Job in Kisumu Kenya

LVCT Health is an established Kenyan NGO that utilizes research to inform policy reform advocacy and strengthen HIV service delivery.

We optimize our impact on the HIV/AIDS response by building capacity of partners and pay special attention to key populations.
 

We have vacancy for the following position:

Vacancy: Regional Manager

Ref: RM/LVCT/06/2014
 

Reporting To: Director of Services
 

Location: Kisumu

Job Purpose: Provide leadership for the organization in Western region covering all relevant counties and ensuring operational alignment to LVCT Health’s mission, vision and strategy. 

The incumbent will be responsible for line management of all LVCT Health staff who work in the region and the proper resources utilized in delivery of programs at the region.
 

This is a senior management position and the job holder will also be a member of the core management team (CMT) in LVCT Health.

Key Tasks and Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate regional team in delivering HIV prevention, HTC, care and treatment and SRH programs and research targeting general population, youth and key populations (MSM, SW)
• Responsible for setting goals and objectives, planning, budgeting, monitoring and evaluation of regional programmes and research in line with LVCT Health’s vision and strategy, outlining expected results and tracking performance
• Create and maintain external relationships while continuously identifying and ensuring utilization of opportunities for visibility and growth of LVCT Health and its programmes at county and national level
• Provide liaison support and maintain regular communication and correspondence between the LVCT health and Health Management teams at county, district and facility level while supporting implementation of county plans and priorities.
• Provide leadership, continuous mentorship, capacity building and line supervision for all coordinators and staff within the region.
• Responsible for regional level sub-partner support, supervision and oversight with functional relations with Capacity Development
• Planning, development and accountability for technical, financial and human resources in line with LVCT health’s policies and procedures.
• Responsible for policy advocacy and technical support at county level
• Participate and contribute to formulation and review of organizational policies, systems, structures and priorities and ensure their implementation and adherence across the region.
• Participate in and contribute to CMT and management meetings and ensure implementation and follow up of resolutions while adhering to the CMT code of conduct
• Follow up on action plans from program and other reviews by LVCT Health management, donors or MOH.
• Ensure timely and accurate narrative and financial reporting to government and donors as per contractual obligations and LVCT management as required.
• Provide leadership in documentation, dissemination and utilization of LVCT Health’s work at the regional level

Requirements

• Lead and coordinate regional team in delivering HIV prevention, HTC, care and treatment and SRH programs and research targeting general population, youth and key populations (MSM, SW)
• Responsible for setting goals and objectives, planning, budgeting, monitoring and evaluation of regional programmes and research in line with LVCT Health’s vision and strategy, outlining expected results and tracking performance
• Create and maintain external relationships while continuously identifying and ensuring utilization of opportunities for visibility and growth of LVCT Health and its programmes at county and national level
• Provide liaison support and maintain regular communication and correspondence between the LVCT health and Health Management teams at county, district and facility level while supporting implementation of county plans and priorities.
• Provide leadership, continuous mentorship, capacity building and line supervision for all coordinators and staff within the region.
• Responsible for regional level sub-partner support, supervision and oversight with functional relations with Capacity Development
• Planning, development and accountability for technical, financial and human resources in line with LVCT health’s policies and procedures.
• Responsible for policy advocacy and technical support at county level
• Participate and contribute to formulation and review of organizational policies, systems, structures and priorities and ensure their implementation and adherence across the region.
• Participate in and contribute to CMT and management meetings and ensure implementation and follow up of resolutions while adhering to the CMT code of conduct
• Follow up on action plans from program and other reviews by LVCT Health management, donors or MOH.
• Ensure timely and accurate narrative and financial reporting to government and donors as per contractual obligations and LVCT management as required.
• Provide leadership in documentation, dissemination and utilization of LVCT Health’s work at the regional level

Requirements

• A Medical doctor with MPH, MBA, MA or other suitable qualification
• Over 5 years managerial experience dealing in HIV, SRH programs
• Experience in conducting research and supervising research teams
• A Strategic thinker, good at identifying opportunities, establishing and maintaining partnerships/relationships
• Good computer usage skills
• Excellent analytical, report writing, communication, presentation, interpersonal, leadership and supervision skills

Interested and qualified applicants are invited to submit their cover letter and detailed CV along with contacts of three referees, Salary history and expectations to recruitment@lvcthealth.org so as to arrive NOT later than 16th July, 2014

Note: Only short listed applicants will be contacted.

LVCT Health is an equal opportunity employer

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KBC Transformation Consultancy Opportunity in Kenya

The Kenya Broadcasting Corporation invites interested and eligible Consultants to participate in the following tender:

Tender No. 01/KBC/2014 - 2015

Consultancy for Transformation
 

Which includes but not limited to;

• Review of business processes and internal controls
• Human Resource restructuring
• Broadcasting infrastructure audit
• Marketing and brand positioning
• Utilization of land

The selected consultancy shall have a minimum of the following among others;

1. Proven track record
2. Extensive hands-on experience in consultancy services relating to restructuring of institutions
3. Good knowledge and understanding in working with public owned institutions.
4. At least (4) assignments of similar nature successfully undertaken in the last (10) years preferably in developing countries.

Detailed tender documents can be obtained from the office of Procurement Manager Broadcasting House on Harry Thuku Road during normal working hours from Monday to Friday (8.00am-5.00Pm) upon payment of non refundable fee of Kshs.1,000.00 per document in cash or Bankers Cheque payable to the Managing Director, Kenya Broadcasting Corporation.

Completed tender documents Must be submitted in plain sealed envelopes clearly marked with respective tender numbers and addressed to;

Managing Director,
Kenya Broadcasting Corporation,
P.O. Box 30456-00100,
Nairobi

Or be deposited in the tender box at the Main Gate Broadcasting House on or before 17th July 2014 at 10.00 am. 

Submitted bids will be opened immediately thereafter in the Grey Studio in the presence of bidders or bidders representatives who wish to attend.

The Corporation reserves the right to accept or reject any application either in part or wholly and is not bound to give reasons for its decision.

Managing Director
*KBC, Kenya’s exclusive World Cup FTA rights holder

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Lutheran World Federation Plant Operator / Mechanic Job in Dadaab Kenya

Lutheran World Federation / Department for World Service Kenya / Djibouti Programme is seeking to recruit a Kenyan national for the following position to be based at Dadaab Refugee complex Kenya - (UNHCR-IP, Dadaab main office Compound)

Job Vacancy: Plant Operator / Mechanic
 

The staff shall be responsible for troubleshoot, service, maintain, repair ,keep records for fuel supply and consumption, assemble, Overhaul when necessary, disassemble and perform visual inspection of whole or parts of the three generators that are in use within a compound in use by Implementing partners of the UN at Dadaab refugee camp. 

He/she shall report to the construction officer.

Duties and Responsibilities shall include:

• Take lead in the management of the shared genset in terms of routine maintenance, repairs, services, fueling, cleaning, and reporting, only requesting the assistance of the electricians on need basis
• Analyze and interpret data from environmental tests and troubleshoot equipment (Generator) problems, whenever they arise.
• Set-up of a routine maintenance schedule, recording of operational data in collaboration with electrical technicians also attached to the operation of the generators.
• Provide supervision, mentorship and leadership of any contracted labourers on the generator in the absence of the construction officer.
• Maintain equipment records and filing systems as part of quality control and assurance programs in generator operation.
• Manage the supply, storage and use of allocation of monthly generator fuel and keep records of the same.
• Compile and submit weekly, monthly and quarterly reports concerning the state and operation of the generator including fuel consumption to the construction officer.
• Attend to generator related issues as summoned instructed by supervisor in partner agency compounds while giving priority to the running of the shared generators.

Professional Qualification:

• Higher national diploma or Ordinary diploma in Electro- Mechanical, Mechanical Engineering, Plant maintenance or related field from a reputable institution.
• Competent servicing, maintenance and repair of in fluid power engines, AC/DC circuits, and electro-mechanical devices.
• Proficient in the use of multimeters, megohmmeters, and other basic power instruments.
• At least 4 years maintenance related experience in electro-mechanical function or preferably servicing generators in busy environments
• Proficient in the use of computers for basic office packages such as M/s officesuit.

Personal Attributes

• Should be proactive, independent, aggressive and passionate about the client business.
• High level of integrity, commitment and professional responsibility.
• Strong inter-personal and team building skills.
• Ability to tolerate cultural, educational and religious diversity in the work place.

“LWF/DWS is an equal opportunity employer, irrespective of gender, race or religious affiliation. LWF/DWS is a signatory to the code of conduct for humanitarian agencies. 

Our recruitment and selection procedures reflect the organization’s commitment to the prevention of abuse and exploitation of beneficiaries.”

Applications and detailed CV with 3 professional referees, preferably your current or immediate former employer together with the supporting documents to be mailed or submitted to:-
 

The Human Resources Officer, 

Lutheran World Federation, 

P. O. Box 40870-00100, 

Nairobi

Or e-mail to lwfdadaab@gmail.com by close of business on 9th July 2014

Only short-listed candidates will be contacted

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NDMA Early Warning Consultancy Terms of Reference

Terms of Reference

Early Warning Consultancy
 

June 2014 – January 2015

Background: The NDMA is currently engaged in a substantial revision of its early warning system and process, at National and County levels, in view of strengthening its early warning system and allow more appropriate and timely response when needed. 

ECHO is funding a Consortium of consortium of international NGOs (ACTED, Oxfam, VSF-G and Concern Worldwide) across the Arid and Semi-Arid Lands of Kenya to build community resilience to recurrent hazards. 

Within this consortium, ACTED is committed to support continued enhancement of early warning system in two pilot Counties, Baringo and Mandera. 
 

The project is build on three previous phases funded by ECHO aims to:

• To increase the capacity of communities to plan, prepare and withstand shocks and stresses;
• To increase the capacity of county structures to plan and prepare to shocks and stresses;
• To enhance consortium capacity to coordinate and initiate early response to localized crisis.

Objectives 

• Provision of strategic technical support to ACTED for improved County level early warning using contextual local knowledge to ensure appropriate data collection and levels of analysis;
• Documentation of lessons learnt based on the pilot activities, with recommendations for improvements to pilot design.

Scope
 

The consultant will tackle the following aspects of the Kenya early warning system:

• Understand how the information collected on each early warning indicator is analyzed within the Baringo and Mandera livelihood contexts;
• Recommendations on tackling the issues of data reliability and availability;
• Provide feedback and areas of improvement for the early warning products and their dissemination;
• Link early warning analysis and key parameter data with contingency planning and response analysis drawing from technical development from the Global ERC project 
• Situation and Response Analysis Framework and the County contingency planning process.

Timeline and deliverables
 

June-July 2014 (6 days) 

• Development of a broader strategy paper, building on the Baringo workshop report linking to the developing work plan;
• Incorporate learning and link with activities from other related initiatives (ERC, etc.);
• Meeting with the NDMA at Nairobi level to ensure buy-in and share the strategy paper (draft) and work plan.

August - September 2014 (6 days)

• Meeting with La Nina Consortium and share the strategy paper;
• Travel to Baringo to attend a CSG meeting as an observer;
• Meeting with NDMA at local level and share the strategy;
• Preparation of Mandera workshop (no mission): agenda, content, outputs / outcomes;
• Development and implementation of a format to track progress of the pilot initiatives in Baringo and Mandera in relation with ACTED’s AME Manager and linked to the ECHO proposal.

October 2014 (2 days) 

• Development of a short interim report taking stock of progress to date (3-4 pages) with the program advisor and the AME Manager.

November - December 2014 (5 days)

• Preparation and facilitation of a 2 day multi - stakeholder workshop, with Baringo and Mandera NDMA, and national key stakeholders: NDMA, Ministries, ECHO, FEWS NET, WFP, FAO, UNICEF to share progress realized so far and future working opportunities.

Dec – January 2015 (6 days)

• Development and finalization of a final report.

Total number of days: 25

Expected inputs from ACTED

ACTED will provide:

• The necessary support and guidance including regular feedback on pilot initiatives in Baringo and Mandera counties;
• M & E will provide short reports based on lesson learning formats;
• Logistics: transportation and accommodation during field visit.

Deliverables

• Strategic brief based on Baringo workshop report and links to other initiatives;
• Short interim report taking stock of progress to date with recommendations for the pilot activities (3-4 pages);
• Synthesis of Lessons Learnt from the pilot activities;
• Preparation and facilitation of workshops.

Requirements

• Minimum Master degree in political science, humanitarian or development or development economics; 
• At least 15 years in international experiences in Early Warning and Disaster Risk Management;
• Relevant working experience in Kenya (minimum 8 years);
• Experience in communication with external actors, partners and donors;
• Excellent writing and verbal communication skills;
• Experience in assessment and monitoring;
• Excellent analytical skills.

Please provide CV and cover letter to Nairobi.administration@acted.org on or before 4th July 2014

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Masons (Male) Jobs in Doha Qatar

A construction company in Doha-Qatar requires Masons (Male)

Job Description

• Regular working hours  is 8 hours a day
• Kenyan Passport
• Experience as Mason
• Good English
• Age between 22-40 years
• Men only

The company will provide the following

• Basic salary of QR 900/Ksh 29,000
• Overtime
• 30 days leave
• Food
• Accommodation
• Transport
• Return Air ticket.
• Medical cover
• Other benefits as per Qatar labour laws.

Job duration

• 6 months probation
• A two (2) years contract

How to apply

Send your CV, Passport size photo dressed in a dark suit (taken against a white plain background) and a scan of your travelling passport to cv@silvergatecareers.com 

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Construction Company Shuttering Carpenters (Male) Job in Doha Qatar

A Construction Company in Doha-Qatar requires Shuttering Carpenters (Male)

Job description

• Regular working hours  is 8 hours a day
• Kenyan Passport
• Experience in carpentry
• Good English
• Age between 22-40 years
• Men only

The company will provide the following

• Basic salary of QR 900/Ksh 29,000
• Overtime
• 30 days leave
• Food
• Accommodation
• Transport
• Return Air ticket.
• Medical cover
• Other benefits as per Qatar labour laws.

Job duration

• 6 months probation
• A two (2) years contract

How to apply
Send your CV, Passport size photo dressed in a dark suit (taken against a white plain background) and a scan of your travelling passport to cv@silvergatecareers.com

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ICT Authority Consultancy Services for the Development of ICT Roadmaps for Counties

Expression of Interest for Consulting Services

“Consultancy Services for the Development of ICT Roadmaps for Counties”

Country: Kenya

Name of Project: Kenya Transparency & Communications Infrastructure Project (KTCIP)

Credit No. 5092-KE, 4284-KE and 5408-KE

This request for Expression of Interest follows the General Procurement Notice (GPN) for this project that appeared in the United Nations Development Business on 30th November 2007 and online on 2nd November, 2007.

The GOVERNMENT OF KENYA has received a credit from the International Development Association (IDA) toward the cost of the Transparency & Communications Infrastructure Project (TCIP) Credit No. 5092-KE, 4284-KE and 5408-KE; Project ID No. P149019. TCIP will be implemented by the ICT Authority under the Ministry of ICT.

Background: The promulgation of the Constitution of Kenya 2010 on August 2010 paved way for County Governance as stipulated under Chapter Eleven (Cap 11) of CoK 2010. In 2013, the government decentralized its functions and governance to the county government as enacted in the Constitution. 

As a result 47 county governments were elected with the mandate of delivering services at the grassroots. Each of these Counties formed the County Governments comprising of the County Assemblies and County Executives with State powers of legislature – law making and Executive – Implementing the Laws and Policies respectively.

In addition to the decentralization of power, County governments are tasked with service provision at the grassroots. Most of the Counties are working on a clean slate and are in need of fast, efficient, accountable and affordable ways to deliver their mandate.

To achieve improved delivery services to citizens and overall efficiency, the project working closely with respective Counties is seeking the services of a consulting firm to provide project advisory services for the development of County ICT Roadmaps.

Assignment

The aim of the consultancy is to draft a comprehensive ICT road map for each County in Kenya. 

The ICT road map will enable a county to:

• Use ICT to enable efficient and cost-effective County operations;
• Provide their County residents with the best and most cost-effective ICT-enabled services and resources; and,
• Ensure that County ICT investment is consistent with global best practice, produces maximum value, integrated with the National Government and neighboring County ICT infrastructure and systems, and is consistent with the philosophy of shared ICT services.

Note:

• The Counties will be clustered as per table below.
• Bidder must bid for ALL items in a Group.
• Bidder must provide teams for each individual Lot.

Group A

• Lot 1: Nyamira, Kisii, Migori, Homa Bay, Nandi
• Lot 2: Kakamega, Busia, Bungoma, Vihiga, Siaya, Kisumu
• Lot 3: Turkana, West Pokot, Elgeyo-Marakwet, Baringo, Uasin Gishu, Trans Nzoia
• Lot 4: Meru, Tharaka-Nithi, Embu, Kitui, Machakos, Makueni

Group B

• Lot 5: Nyeri, Kiambu, Murang’a, Kirinyaga, Laikipia, Samburu
• Lot 6: Narok, Bomet, Kericho, Nakuru, Nyandarua, Kajiado
• Lot 7: Garissa, Wajir, Mandera, Marsabit, Isiolo
• Lot 8: Mombasa, Kwale, Kilifi, Tana River, Lamu, Taita-Taveta

Interested firms/ consulting firms should provide evidence of the following:

• Description of similar assignments;
• Information showing experience in implementation of similar projects [conditions\ environments];
• Information indicating that they are qualified to perform the services (availability of appropriate skills among staff).

Firms/ Consultants/ Companies may associate with others to enhance qualifications.

Following the Expression of Interest, Kenya ICT Board will issue Request for Proposal (RFP) to the short listed firms/consulting firms. 

The Firms/ Consultants/ Companies will be selected in accordance with the procedures set out in the World Bank’s Guidelines: Selection and Employment of Consultants by World Bank Borrowers (Published May 2004, revised October 1, 2006 & May 1, 2010).

Interested Firms/ Consultants/ Companies may obtain further information via the email address provided (procurement@ict.go.ke) or at the address below between 8.00 a.m. – 1.00 P.M. and 2.00 P.M – 5.00 P.M East African Time.

Expression of Interest must be delivered to the address below clearly marked “Consultancy Services for the Development of ICT Roadmaps for Counties”

Expressions of Interest must be delivered to the address below at or before July 16 2014 by 5.00pm East Africa time:

CEO ICT Authority
Kenya Transparency & Communications Infrastructure Project (KTCIP)
ICT Authority, Teleposta Towers, Kenyatta Avenue, 12th floor
P.O. Box 27150 – 00100, 

Nairobi

Tel: +254 2089061

and deposited in the ‘Tender box’ located on 12th Floor, Teleposta Towers, Kenyatta Avenue Entrance.

Applications by email should be sent to: procurement@ict.go.ke. 

This should be received on or before 5.00pm East African Time, July 16 2014.

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Sales Executive (Heavy Commercial) Job in Thika Kenya

Position: Sales Executive (Heavy Commercial)
 

Location: Thika
 

Company Profile: Our client deals in the sales of heavy commercial transport and lifting vehicles and equipment
 

Main Responsibilities

• Develop new business and achieve set yearly sales targets.
• Retain old customers and acquire new customers.
• Efficiently manage customers and territory to maximize sales.
• Keep accurate Sales records and prepare weekly and monthly sales reports
• Collection of market intelligence and submit on regular basis competitors information on pricing and promotion activities to Management.
• Continuous feedback on product quality and service issues to your Supervisor.
• Carry out public relations activities with your designated customers.
• Sales and Support – Telephone, Email and On-Site.
• Making presentations and demos.
• Supporting Technical Department.
• Visiting existing clients regularly and prospecting sales.
• Seek new corporate customers.

Desired Competences:

• Diploma in Sales and Marketing or any other related field from a recognized institution.
• Computer literate.
• Motivated, enthusiastic with exceptional interpersonal, communication and organizational skills.
• Able to work under minimal supervision.
• Ability to work in a team.
• Be able to demonstrate technical marketing skills and company product knowledge.
• Be resilient, energetic and dynamic.
• Be a Kenyan citizen aged between 25 -30 years old preferably a gentleman.

How to Apply:
 

To apply for this position send your CV to mycv@myjobseye.com quoting the position in the subject line and preferred location. 

Kindly also mention your current/ last salary and benefits. 

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted

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Steel Fitters (Male) Job in Doha Qatar

A Construction Company in Doha - Qatar requires Steel Fitters (Male)

Job Description

• Regular working hours  is 8 hours a day
• Kenyan Passport
• Experience as a steel fitter
• Good English
• Age between 22-40 years
• Men only

The company will provide the following

• Basic salary of QR 900/Ksh 29,000
• Overtime
• 30 days leave
• Food
• Accommodation
• Transport
• Return Air ticket.
• Medical cover
• Other benefits as per Qatar labour laws.

Job duration

• 6 months probation
• A two (2) years contract

How to apply

Send your CV, Passport size photo dressed in a dark suit (taken against a white plain background) and a scan of your travelling passport to cv@silvergatecareers.com 

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World Food Programme Driver Job in Mombasa Kenya

World Food Programme
 

Vacancy Announcement: WFP/009/14
 

Job Title: Driver
 

Post Grade: Fixed Term Contract, G-2 

Duty Station: Mombasa and Other duty Stations
 

Deadline for application: 9 July 2014
 

Accountabilities: Under the direct supervision of the Administration Assistant, the incumbent will perform the following duties:
 

Major Duties and Responsibilities:

• Provide reliable driving services using the assigned vehicles, for the transport of authorized WFP staff members, officials and visitors in accordance with the authorized routing following UN safety and security rules and regulations.
• Take care of the day-to-day efficient maintenance of the assigned vehicles, checking oil, water, battery, brakes, tyres, etc. And ensure that the vehicle is kept clean at all times before and after travel.
• Perform minor preventive repairs and make necessary arrangements for repairs and service and ensure that the assigned vehicles are kept in good running condition at all times.
• Log official trips, daily mileage, fuel consumption, and servicing done to ensure completeness of vehicle operation records.
• Provide weekly fuel reports to your respective supervisors to ensure accurate fuel consumption records.
• Collect and deliver mail, documents and other items and assist in distribution of newsletters and publications, paying of office bills as required.
• Meet official personnel and visitors at the airport and facilitate transport to their respective accommodation locations and/or office as required.
• Take the necessary steps required in accordance with the rules and regulations in case of an accident.
• Negotiate, liaise and coordinate with local authorities to facilitate vehicle movements in designated areas.
• Provide translation of basic information from the local language into the UN official language for the UN staff in the vehicle.
• Perform other related duties as required.

Qualifications and Experience:

• Successful completion of Primary School Education (KCPE). Completion of Secondary School Education (KCSE) and/or qualifications in Motor Mechanic, Ms Word and Excel, First Aid or Defensive Driving will have an added advantage.
• Be in possession of a valid Driving Licence class B, C, E with excellent knowledge of driving rules and regulations.
• At least two years’ proven & continuous work experience as a driver with a safe driving record. Experience in using HF/VHF radios. UN experience will be an added advantage.
• Experience in driving and maintaining different makes/models of diesel and petrol, saloon and 4-wheel drive vehicles.
• Should be trustworthy, have a high sense of responsibility, be alert, physically fit and emotionally stable.
• Should be polite and willing to take and carry out instructions. Must be tactful, punctual and able to use common sense.
• Good knowledge of the various WFP duty station, current conditions of Kenya roads and highways and familiarity with the frequently travelled routes and routines of the senior WFP staff.
• Ability to work independently and exercise good judgment in difficult situations. Ability to use discretion and initiative.
• Should be able to work effectively with people of different cultural backgrounds within and outside WFP.
• Good spoken English and Kiswahili.

Candidates meeting the above qualifications are requested to submit a covering letter quoting the Vacancy Announcement No. with their updated Curriculum Vitae and copies of KCPE and KCSE certificates and the other certificates (training in motor mechanics, Computer training, First Aid and Defensive Driving). 

Candidates should also complete a Personal History form (P.11) available on the following link.http://www.unon.org/docs/P11.doc. 

All documents must be sent in an envelope marked: CONFIDENTIAL VA/009/14 and sent to: 

Human Resources Officer
World Food Programme
P.O. Box 44482
Nairobi 00100

or Email to: Nairobi.Hr@wfp.org

WFP is an equal opportunity employer and does not charge a fee at any stage of the recruitment process. 

Only short listed applicants will be contacted.

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Construction Company General Helpers (Male) Jobs in Doha Qatar

A Construction Company in Doha-Qatar requires General Helpers (Male)

Job Description

• Regular working hours  is 8 hours a day
• Kenyan Passport
• Good English
• Age between 22-40 years
• Men only

The company will provide the following

• Basic salary of QR 650/Ksh16,000
• Overtime
• 30 days leave
• Food
• Accommodation
• Transport
• Return Air ticket.
• Medical cover
• Other benefits as per Qatar labour laws.

Job Duration

• 6 months probation
• A two (2) years contract

How to Apply

Send your CV, Passport size photo dressed in a dark suit (taken against a white plain background) and a scan of your travelling passport to cv@silvergatecareers.com 

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VSF Germany Project Manager Job in Jonglei State, South Sudan

Vacancy: Project Manager
 

Re-Advertisement

Background: VSF Germany is an international Non Governmental Organization, providing humanitarian aid and development assistance to pastoralists and vulnerable communities in areas where livestock is of importance. 

In the region, VSF Germany implements activities in southern Sudan, Kenya, Somalia, Tanzania and Ethiopia.
 

With support in animal health, agriculture, marketing, food safety but also with developing the capacity of communities and governmental institutions or initiating peace and conflict resolution we work towards food security and strengthened livelihoods of pastoralist communities.
 

VSF Germany seeks to recruit a qualified and well experienced Project Manager to oversee the implementation of a food security grant Jonglei State, South Sudan. 

This position is based in Bor, Jonglei state, with frequent travels to Pibor. 

The post will be part of the South Sudan Country Program responding to the evolving humanitarian emergency.

Key Responsibilities:
 

To provide technical and operational support to the project implementation team.

• Ensure an effective planning, implementing and monitoring as well as, reviewing and reporting.
• Development of a highly motivated project team of field officers and support community networks especially animal health workers.
• Provide technical support to the teams at field level.
• Prepare an overall implementation plan and budget.
• Ensure that financial control of the project is consistent with the VSFG internal finance procedures.
• Produce and present project progress reports in line with the project grant and in coordination with country program support
• Any other relevant tasks

Skills / Qualifications

• A Degree or equivalent in Veterinary medicine, Agriculture or related field of study. Those with social sciences with strong food security experience can apply.
• Post graduate qualifications in Veterinary medicine, Agriculture or related field will be of an added advantage.
• At least 5 years experience working in an international Organization.
• Technical expertise in a field related to emergency environments especially those related to violence
• Good analytical, report writing, and presentation skills (in English), including the ability to present complex issues clearly and concisely.
• Working experience in South Sudan especially conflict prone areas with 3 years spent in the field.
• Excellent leadership, negotiation, facilitation, team building and communication skills.
• Demonstrated experience in emergency likelihood projects with short implementation periods.
• Working Knowledge of Donor Funds Management and Reporting.
• Excellent computer knowledge

Contract Duration: 6 months with possibility of extension
 

Place of work: Bor and Pibor, South Sudan.
 

Salary: as per the organization scale.
 

Living Conditions: Very basic living conditions are provided in shared compound in Bor Town. Bor town was adversely affected by the conflict since 2013 December with the market nearly collapsing but picking now.

How to Apply: Interested and qualified candidates should submit an application letter and CV plus 3 names of referees (one of them being their immediate supervisor) with their full contacts to: postal address or via email address to 

Head of HR & Administration, 

VSF Germany, 

P.O. Box 25653, 00603, 

Nairobi, Kenya 

or to Email: admin_hr@vsfg.org

Applications can also be hand delivered to the VSF Germany, Juba offices on +211 955664899. 

Include the current and expected remuneration package. 

Indicate the job Title ‘PROJECT MANAGER-JONGLEI’ on the envelope or the Subject line. 

Only short-listed candidates will be contacted for interviews. 

Closing date for receiving applications is Friday, 12th July 2014, before 12:00 am midnight. 

Qualified Sudanese nationals are encouraged to apply for these positions.
 

N/B Applications will be reviewed on a continuous basis as they are received.

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