Primary and Secondary School Content Creator Job in Nairobi Kenya

Job: Primary and Secondary School Content Creator

Description: A leading education company is looking for a content creator to write lessons and quizzes for primary and secondary school curriculum. 

Candidates should also be fluent in English and Kiswahili and good at public speaking in order to deliver lessons for video tutorials.

Requirements:

• 5+ years work experience as a secondary school teacher
• 2+ years work experience as a primary school teacher
• Bachelor of Education or degree in relevant field
• Fluent in English and Kiswahili
• Computer literate and consistent access to a computer and the Internet
• Living in Nairobi
• Entrepreneurial spirit and preferably experience in a start-up company

To apply:
 

Send your CV to cv@dumaworks.com. 

Include the reference code 377 in the email subject line, and include your name, phone number, and email address in the email body. 

Deadline: 11 July 2014

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Foreman Job in Naivasha Kenya - Panda Development Company

Vacancy: Foreman 

Work Type: Full Time 

Panda Development Company Limited is searching for qualified individuals 

Location: Naivasha

Candidates should be fluent in English and Kiswahili 

Requirements 

• Diploma holder in engineering survey 
• 5 years of experience hands on experience on earthworks and roads construction.(Dam construction will be an additional advantage) 
• CAD designs program experience (Auto CAD, Archi CAD,3D)-should also have hands on experience on total station and other digital survey equipment. 
• Preferably 30 years of age and above (Gents are highly encouraged) 
• Team Player (Managerial course will be an added advantage 

Qualifications and Skills 

• Overseeing the execution of the work including quality and production ensuring that the crew works to job specifications and follows the plans. 
• Inspecting and measuring completed works. 
• Attend daily briefings. 
• Supervising sub contractors and other labour workers. 
• Maintain construction site disciplines. 
• Issue daily report including advance material request. 
• Prepares look-ahead schedules, coordinating with project and site engineers and skilled workers to achieve a good accomplishment.

Interested and qualified applicants should send their applications and cv’s stating their current and expected salary to us not later than 6th July 2014.

Clearly indicate the position applied for on the subject of the application .

Email to info@aberdarehills.com/nduta_ann@aberdarehills.com

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Systems Analyst and Developer Job in Kenya

Kenswitch Limited
 

We seek a suitable candidate to fill the position below:

Systems Analyst and Developer

Summary of Duties & responsibilities:

• Develop functional specifications from user requirements
• Design, develop, test and implement new in-house applications, node interfaces and other software
• Maintain all existing in-house developed software
• Regularly build, maintain and update reports for Kenswitch and participants in relation to Kenswitch
• Build, review and update product manuals
• Develop certification scripts and certify third party systems connecting to Kenswitch RTFW
• Install, monitor and maintain Postilion, Kencard and Settlement systems

Professional Qualification, Experience & skills:

• Degree in Computer science or equivalent from a recognized University
• Proficiency in using net IDE and Java programming languages
• Proficiency in using Structured Query Language and designing Crystal Reports
• Proficiency in using Acrobat, Microsoft office{word, excel, powerpoint, Visio}
• Demonstrate experience in working with relational database management systems; experience with SQL server will be an added advantage
• Demonstrate an understanding for the importance of properly documenting software-functional specifications, user and product manuals, source code documentation
• Ability to communicate technical terms to non-technical audience
• Good communication & organizational skills
• Team player

If your experience and competencies match the above specifications please send a cover letter & detailed CV indicating current & expected pay to hr@kenswitch.com. 

Closing date for applications is 10th July 2014.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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Switch Engineer Job in Kenya

KenSwitch Limited
 

We seek a suitable candidate to fill the position below:
 

Vacancy: Switch Engineer

Summary of Duties & responsibilities:
 

Operational Support

• Improve general Postilion availability, performance and throughput
• Administering a transaction switch in a PCI environment
• Administering a transaction switch in a Highly Available environment
• Administering the HSM (Futurex or Thales)
• Loading of Postilion, operating system and database patches
• Perform standby activities, respond to / resolve incidents and problems promptly
• Prevent recurring incidents
• Ensure that correct monitoring levels are in place and actively monitored
• Identify and run proactive projects to improve the overall team

Process Optimization

• Manage the capacity of the Postilion systems
• Manage and implement the correct patches following the appropriate patch management methodologies without placing the organization at risk
• Ensure that all events are effectively monitored and managed

Documentation

• Keep system documentation up to date and current including all changes
• Update the operational run books for each system
• Capture changes promptly and with the correct level of detail

General

• Liaise with other partners (banks, telecommunication organizations e.t.c) driving incidents until resolution (key is to be proactive by reducing the Time to Repair to a minimum)
• Communicating with users and general business with regards to incidents and problems
• Finding innovative ways to improve the current ways of working

Professional Qualification, Experience & skills:

• Degree in Computer science or equivalent from a recognized University
• Proficiency in using structured query language and designing crystal reports
• Proficiency in use of Microsoft office{word, excel, powerpoint,Visio}
• Demonstrate experience in working with relational database management systems; experience with SQL server will be an added advantage
• Demonstrate an understanding for the importance of properly documenting software-functional specifications, user and product manuals
• General understanding of cryptography, security and Electronic Funds Transfer mechanisms
• Ability to communicate technical terms to non-technical audience
• Good communication & organizational skills

If your experience and competencies match the above specifications please send a cover letter & detailed CV indicating expected pay to hr@kenswitch.com. 

Closing date for applications is 10th July 2014.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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Consumer Insight Research Manager Job in Kenya

Job Title: Research Manager 
 

Job Title Reports To: Research Director
 

Main Purpose of the Job: Business planning, client service, project management and leadership to achieve company’s business objectives.      

Principal Responsibilities

• Achieving the agreed monthly & annual business targets
• Ensuring operating systems are adhered to in execution of all projects
• Client relationship management including prospecting, brief taking, proposal preparing, field and analysis briefing and overseeing and report presentation
• Ensuring the completion of the necessary documentation on approval of proposal to facilitate proper and early commissioning and payment of projects
• Overseeing the execution of research projects to ensure timely and accurate execution of all parts of the projects
• Regular follow up with key client contacts on existing and potential research projects
• Developing and growing the team of people working with you, by motivating, training, appraising and guiding them
• Collecting the final payment and getting client feedback on research projects
• Any other task that may be assigned by the Research Director or Managing Director from time to time

Person Specification
 

Education Qualification and Training

• Bachelor’s degree in Mathematics, statistics, commerce, economics or any other related field
• Post graduate Marketing Diploma
• A  Master’s Degree in Social Sciences or in Business studies will be an added advantage

Knowledge and Skills

• Good analytical skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Team building and team leadership skills
• Good organisation
• Good mentoring skills
• Good computer skills
• Excellent  communication skills

Experience

• At least 5 years’ experience in Marketing, Brand Management, Advertising or Market Research in a reputable company

Interested candidates are invited to send an application letter, CVs and copies of relevant certificates (including KCSE certificate) to careers@ciafrica.com to be received on or before Friday, 18th July 2014

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Sealed Air Business Development Manager Job in Kenya

Sealed Air is a leading global provider of cleaning and hygiene, food packaging and protective packaging solutions, serving customers in the lodging, retail, food service, health care and food and beverage sectors, as well as building service contractors. 

Sealed Air has the following vacancy:

Business Development Manager
 

The successful candidate will be responsible for identification and development of business opportunities in their assigned sector as well as servicing the existing accounts. 

They will be expected to introduce new products and innovations to customers. 

They will visit on an agreed frequency all allocated customers, provide technical support and service. 

They will prepare monthly/quarterly reports for all customers and hold regular review meetings.

They will report directly to the Director, Processed Foods.

Key Accountabilities

• Develop a business strategy for the identified sector and action plans to deliver the strategy.
• Develop and grow existing accounts through a focused sales plan
• Service existing key customers
• Identify and explore new sales opportunities
• Develop a strong relationship with the decision makers in the key accounts

Skills, Qualification & Competencies

• Graduate degree in Chemistry, Food science, Chemical Engineering, BCom, or any related discipline.
• At least 5 years’ Experience in Business to Business selling or managing Channel Partners is desirable.
• In-depth understanding and experience in either the Food and beverage Industry (Breweries, Dairies, Soft Drinks, Food processing plants); or Hospitality industry (hotels, lodges, hospitals, institutions) will be a key advantage.
• Must have the ability to work independently, take initiatives and manage priorities
• Excellent communication and organization skills is highly required
• Ability to develop and sustain productive customer relationships

This position will give you an opportunity of working with top professionals on some of the most trusted brands in the commercial cleaning and sanitation industry 

Sealed Air offers a competitive Benefits package.

Applicants who meet the requirements stated above should send their applications and detailed CVs with a day - time telephone number to the email address below so as to reach us on or before 11th July 2014 at 5.00pm: hr.kenya@sealedair.com

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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Sealed Air Procurement Manager Job in Kenya

Sealed Air is a leading global provider of cleaning and hygiene, food packaging and protective packaging solutions, serving customers in the lodging, retail, food service, health care and food and beverage sectors, as well as building service contractors. 

Sealed Air has the following vacancy:

Procurement Manager
 

Reporting to the Supply Chain Director, the incumbent will be responsible for coordinating the procurement activities at company level, for all its branches and adding value to the activities to ensure that products & services are procured and supplied in a timely and cost effective manner with least inventory.

Key Accountabilities:

• To support in coordination of the procurement function of the company and its branches so that there is significant savings in the direct material cost.
• Develop and put in place prudent purchasing policies and procedures.
• Receive purchasing requests from the relevant departments and ensure that the requests are handled in in a timely manner.
• To maintain a complete and updated database of suppliers/vendors.
• Source for quotations from different suppliers and together with the other departmental heads, make a purchasing decisions
• Come up with the list of prequalified suppliers through a transparent system and as per the company policies

Key Qualifications / Experience

• University degree in a business related field
• Diploma in Purchasing and Supplies Management from a reputable institution.
• Minimum of 7 years’ progressive experience.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to work in a team-oriented environment.
• Professional certification in supply chain Management will be an added advantage
• Must be a member of a relevant professional body
• Should have exposure to multi country procurement activity, international procurement and shipment.
• Flexibility in performing tasks according to changing priorities; yet able to accomplish tasks in a timely manner.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously and work independently as well as part of the team.

This position will give you an opportunity of working with top professionals on some of the most trusted brands in the commercial cleaning and sanitation industry 

Sealed Air offers a competitive Benefits package.

Applicants who meet the requirements stated above should send their applications and detailed CVs with a day - time telephone number to the email address below so as to reach us on or before 11th July 2014 at 5.00pm: hr.kenya@sealedair.com

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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Flash Mob Groups & Concert Coordinators Jobs in Kenya

Macha New Year’s Eve Concert an entertainment company is looking for Ten Flash Mob groups or interested individuals (20 yrs and above) and Two Experienced Concert Coordinators.
 

Macha New Year’s Eve Concert is the official “Good Times” New Year Celebrations in harmony with nature featuring world-class entertainment of many genres, with a positive message for our time. For each patron we plant a tree. 

The 1st Anniversary celebration hosts two stage concerts respectively:- New Year’s Eve Countdown Concert for bold personalities held on the 31st December and a New Year Family Concert  on the 1st January at the beautiful Machakos People’s Park, 45 minutes drive from Nairobi city. 

Its main features are pyrotechnic fireworks displays, live music performances, helicopter tours, family fun activities, longest nyama feast and going green theme. 

The Concert is undeniably the pinnacle of good times and merry making for enthusiasts in Nairobi and entire region during Christmas and New Year celebration. 

With a feast of talent that includes the best DJs and artistes, both concerts are set to be an experience that is unmissable, unforgettable and utterly danceable! 

Interested individuals and dance groups to submit ONE PAGE LETTER declaring your interest, ability, ages and a color photo attached on the letter by 1st August 2014. Please note: NO CVs.

Submit your application addressed to 

The Executive Producer, 

Macha NYE Concert, 

P.O  Box 999-90100 

Machakos 

and only Email: machanewyearseveconcert@gmail.com. 

For further details visit our page:https://www.facebook.com/masakunewyearseveconcert?ref=hl

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The Rhodes Scholarships at Oxford University

The Rhodes Scholarships at Oxford University

Every year, scholars from 14 countries around the world, including two from Kenya, earn the privilege of becoming Rhodes Scholars by demonstrating their outstanding intellectual and academic ability, integrity of character, strong leadership abilities, energy and drive, and their commitment to public service.

The Rhodes Scholarships offer full funding for two years’ study and are tenable only for full time post-graduate study at the University of Oxford.

The Rhodes Scholarships Selection Committee for Kenya, invites applications for the year of study commencing October 2015.

In addition to exhibiting the above characteristics, applicants must meet the following basic minimum criteria:

• be holders of a first class or a high upper second class degree (Min. 68% or GPA 3.7)
• be Kenyan citizens
• have been resident in Kenya for at least 5 of last 10 years
• will be 19 years old or over and under 25 years on 1st October 2015

Online applications (preferred) may be made at:
https://apply.embark.com/scholarship/Rhodestrust.
 

Alternatively, application forms are available at:www.rhodeshouse.ox.ac.uk or may be obtained by writing to 

The National Secretary, 

Rhodes Scholarships Selection Committee for Kenya 

on: Rhodes.Selection.Kenya@gmail.com

Deadline for applications: 31st August 2014

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Consultancy for Conducting Baseline Study for Community Driven Food Security and Livelihood Initiatives

Consultancy for Conducting Baseline Study for Community Driven Food Security and Livelihood Initiatives in Lower and Middle Juba, Somalia

Who we are: Oxfam GB has worked in South Central Somalia for over 20 years and is engaged in humanitarian and development programs. 

The situation in Somalia makes humanitarian access to conflict affected communities difficult, as a result, Oxfam initiated “Alternative Ways of Working” model. 

A 3 years EU funded project where communities are empowered to identify their projects, prioritise, plan, implement, monitor and report through community committees has been initiated. All community projects must contribute in improving food security and livelihoods opportunities.

Purpose: Conduct a comprehensive baseline survey on food security and livelihoods situation in Lower and Middle Juba. 

The consultant must align his/her methods with the project objectives which are as follows.

• Strengthening community structures to undertake community led development initiatives in Lower and Middle Juba regions.
• Improve the livelihood and food security of riverine, agro pastoral and pastoralist communities in Middle and Lower Juba regions through CFSLI.
• Improving coordination, monitoring and documentation for quality delivery of the action and generate lessons learnt

What we are looking for

• A degree holder in Economics,(Agriculture or Rural ) or development related degree, Food Security and Livelihoods or a related field
• Experience in undertaking Food Security and Livelihoods baseline studies in Somalia strongly preferred.
• Ability to conduct gender analysis and community engagement in advocacy
• Experienced in quantitative and qualitative methods

To Apply

This is a highly challenging opportunity for a dedicated and highly motivated professional/team, with a strong commitment to Oxfam’s values and beliefs. 

If you believe you are the candidate we are looking for, please submit your proposal/expression of interest and CV(s) including a day time contact by applying online at http://bit.ly/1iVKGRK using INT0647

A detailed ToR can also be accessed from the above link.

The closing date is: 11th July 2014. 

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

The difference starts with you

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Dholuo Transcription Job Opportunities

Urgent Job Opportunity: Dholuo Transcriber (Native Speaker)

Position Summary: Appen is looking for native speakers of Dholuo residing in Kenya for a transcription project.

Key Responsibilities: The main task will involve listening to audio recordings in Dholuo speech and typing out what is said or fixing the given Dholuo text to match the audio. Work is on a flexible basis with minimum availability of 10 hours per week.

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Must be a native speaker of Dholuo
• Must be currently residing in Kenya
• Must have the ability to follow complex instructions
• Must have access to a computer and reliable internet connection with the latest version of Mozilla Firefox
• Must have good spelling skills

If this is something that you qualify for, or perhaps you have a friend to refer, please view the complete Dholuo transcriber job description and apply at:

Click here to apply online

After you apply in the recruitment platform, please go tohttp://appenonline.appen.com.au and register; then complete the Dholuo Spelling Test as this is the first step to assess your qualification.

If you have any questions or issues accessing the links, please send an e-mail to AEgot@appen.com

About Appen: Appen develops high quality speech and language technology solutions namely used in car navigation systems, mobile phones, word processing packages, directory assistance, speaker verification tools and hand-held machine translation devices. 

Our staff comprises Linguists, IT professionals and Project Managers who collaborate to produce quality work in over 100 different languages for many of the world’s leading companies.

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KCAA Human Capital Officer 1 Job in Kenya

Kenya Civil Aviation Authority (KCAA) is a State Corporation under the Ministry of Transport established under the Civil Aviation Act 2013 ‘to develop, regulate and manage a safe, efficient and effective Civil Aviation System in Kenya’ 

KCAA is seeking to recruit qualified Kenyan citizens to fill the following positions in the establishment:
 

Job Title: Human Capital Officer 1 - Employee Relations and Compensation

Ref No: .HR/08/14 

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Department: Human Resources
 

Reports To: Senior Human Capital, Employee Relations and Compensation
 

Job Purpose To provide general human resources assistance and services to KCAA.
 

Scope of work / duties / responsibilities

Handle management and implementation of human resources programmes in the following areas:

• Documenting, maintaining and updating staff records on: medical, salary; welfare activities and union; HIV and AIDS; safety at workplace; employee satisfaction and sports;
• Leave administration;
• Any other duty assigned from time to time.

Qualifications

• A first degree in Human resources management or a degree in related social sciences such as Business Administration; Organizational Development and Management, or Labour Management from a recognized university
• Diploma in Human Resource Management and a member of Institute of Human Resource Management.

Experience

• 5 years’ experience in a busy HR environment.

Knowledge and skills

• Good interpersonal and communication skills.
• Proficiency in office suite and desktop publishing tools.
• General HR background is an advantage.
• Guidance and Counselling skills.

How to Apply

Interested candidates are requested to send their application letter quoting the reference No. on the envelope and application letter, attach copies of certificates, testimonials and a detailed CV indicating current salary and expected salary, day time telephone and full contact details of three professional referees to the address below to be received not later than 18th July 2014. 

Female candidates are encouraged to apply.

(For the re-advertised positions, those who had applied as per the earlier advert are advised to re-apply)
 

Only shortlisted Candidates will be contacted.

The Director General
Kenya Civil Aviation Authority
KAA Complex - JKIA
P. O. Box 30163 – 00100
Nairobi.

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Global Airlift HS 748 Captain (Kenyan) Job at Wilson Airport Nairobi

Global Airlift Ltd. based at Wilson Airport is looking for a Kenyan HS 748 Captain. 
 

Candidates must have the following qualifications;

• Must be a Kenyan
• Must have a valid Kenyan ATPL
• Instrument Rating must be current
• Must have a minimum of 5000 hours total time
• Must have 1000 hours on type (HS 748), 500 hours as PIC
• Must be current on type

Kenyan Candidates who hold ATPL and are not rated on type but have minimum total time 5000 hours and 500 PIC on twin turbines are encouraged to apply for training for type rating.

Please send applications with attaching CVs and copies of License etc. to info@globalairlift.com
 

All Applications should also be copied to:

The Director General, 

Kenya Civil Aviation Authority.
P.O. Box 30163-00100 

Nairobi Kenya

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APSP Social Audits Project Officer Job in Nairobi, Kenya

Vacancy: Project Officer - Social Audits
Location: Nairobi, Kenya with extensive travel in Africa
 

Department: Programmes
 

Reporting To: Programmes Manager
 

Key Relations: Executive Director, Programme staff, Communication and Advocacy and Administration departments and National Platforms in 23 African countries

Background: The Africa Platform for Social Protection (APSP) is a network of organizations operating at grassroots, national and regional levels, with a commitment to promoting and strengthening the social contract between states and citizens. 

To achieve this, the APSP promotes active engagement of National Platforms in the shaping of Social Protection policies, programmes and practices in Africa. 

To date the APSP has supported the establishment of National Platforms of civil society organization in 23 out of 30 countries that participate in the APSP activities in Africa.

National Platforms are groups of civil society organizations working to support the development and implementation of policies and programmes on Social Protection at the national level. National Platforms are composed of organizations working on a variety of issues including; children, older persons, people with disability, minority groups and trade unions and are affiliated to the APSP.

The APSP Mission: The APSP exists to create partnerships with Civil Society and other organizations to engage with Governments, Regional and Continental Bodies and international Development Agencies (IDAs) to develop and implement innovative Social Protection Policies, Strategies and Programmes in order to make a difference in people's lives in Africa.

Overall Purpose of the Job: The successful candidate will be involved in building the capacity of National Platforms, beneficiaries of Social Protection programmes to undertake social audits and engage in advocacy activities aimed at increasing investment in social protection by governments and ensuring accountability and efficiency in public Social Protection Programmes. 

The project officer will also engage in developing simplified training materials and tools for conducting social audits to be used by National Platforms and the beneficiaries of Social Protection Programmes.

Key Responsibilities

• Build and maintain key relationships with programme stakeholders as well as government, UN and other development agencies focused on Social Protection
• Support the design and implementation of training and capacity building plans on Social Audits in Social Protection for the APSP, National Platforms and relevant governments.
• Be responsible for the preparation of timely and quality Social Audit reports and other aspects of programmatic, financial and contractual compliance
• Support in identifying potential sources of funding and raising resources to support activities aimed at expanding and strengthening Social Protection systems and enhancing accountability and transparency in Social Protection in Africa
• Advocate and influence governments to use the findings of the Social Audits in strengthening Social Protection systems programmes in Africa.
• Undertake all such other functions as may, from time to time, be directed by the Executive Director

Minimum Requirements

• Degree in Human Rights, Law, Economics, Public Policy, Social development or any other related field, Master degree will be an added advantage
• Knowledge and understanding of methodology of social audit procedures
• Demonstrated ability to transfer knowledge through formal and informal training
• Demonstrated understanding of and commitment to human rights, social justice and social change
• Excellent evidence gathering, analysis and communication and advocacy skills in English, both written and verbal
• At least 3 years of working experience in Social Protection and or Social Auditing
• Fluency in spoken and written English, mastery of French will be an added advantage
• Computer proficiency in word processing, spread sheet, excel and power point.

How to Apply

If you meet the qualifications, send you CV and covering letter stating your current salary and explaining how you meet the criteria for the role to: info@africapsp.org by 15th July 2014. 

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted

Visit us at www.africapsp.org

The APSP is an equal opportunity employer.

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Kehancha Mother & Child Hospital Nurses, Clinical Officers and Laboratory Technicians Jobs in Kenya

Kehancha Mother & Child Hospital seeks to recruit staffs for the following positions.
 

1. Nurses - 5 Positions 
 

2. Clinical Officers - 2 Positions

3. Laboratory Technician / Technologist - 3 Positions
 

Requirements.
 

1. Must have met all relevant certifications.
 

2. Be ready to work for long hours and flexible in operations.
 

3. Provide leadership and management skills.
 

Applications to be sent to: kehanchahospital@yahoo.com by the 15th July 2014.

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