Civil / Structural Engineer Job Vacancy in Kenya

A well established civil / structural engineering firm seeks to recruit an engineer with the following qualifications:

• Bsc. Civil or structural 2nd class upper
• Knowledge of Autocad, Prokon and staad.
• Minimum 2years working experience in a busy organization

Interested ,qualified and immediately available engineers are requested to send their applications and C.V’s quoting expected salary to info@witsmansystems.com by 31st January 2012.

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CASSOA Jobs | Flight Operations Manager, Flight Operations Inspectors, Flight Training & Pel Examination Inspector and Airworthiness Inspector Vacancies

The Civil Aviation, Safety and Security Oversight Agency (CASSOA) an Institution of the East African Community in Entebbe Uganda, is charged with the responsibility of overseeing the harmonization and operationalisation of the air safety rules and regulations in the East African Region.

Applications are invited from qualified citizens of East Africa for the following position in the East African Community Safety and Security Oversight Agency (CASSOA)

Manager Flight Operations

Ref: CAS/HR/2011/002

Re-Advertised

Grade: P4

Reports to: Director Standardisation and Regulations

Main purpose of the Job:

To plan, implement, supervise and evaluate the Agency’s flight Operations activities.To coordinate and oversee the implementation of the safety oversight programmes and technical support to Partner States related to flight operations as approved by the Board

Qualification and Experience:

• A holder of a professional licensed at ATPL level (or equivalent). A degree will be an added advantage.
• A minimum of fifteen (15) years experience five (5) of which must be in a management or supervisory position with a civil aviation administration, directly associated with the preparation and responsibility for implementation of rules, regulations, operating manuals, flight and ground procedures deemed necessary for flight safety, inspection and certification.
• Considerable flight crew experience as pilot-in-command on modern, turbine engine aircraft or substantial experience as a Flight Operations Inspector with ratings in modern, turbine engine aircraft preferably of type operated in the region. 5000 hours of flying experience with a demonstrable experience in an international airline operation of at least of 1,000 hrs minimum.
• Experience in the preparation, approval and use of Flight Operations Manuals and other flight operation documentations including flight training and checking programmes.

Skills and Competences:

• Knowledge of legal responsibilities and administrative procedures for the issuance of documents under State of Registry approval relating to supervision of flight operations.
• Knowledge of the requirements for personnel licensing systems, and of the training, and maintenance of competency of flight and ground crews concerned with flight operations.
• Sound knowledge of EAC Harmonised Civil Aviation Regulations and Technical Guidance Materials.
• Sound knowledge of ICAO Standards and Recommended Practices and related documentation.
• Good communication and report writing skills.
• Proficiency in computer use and general IT applications.
• Good interpersonal skills, high degree of integrity.
• Good knowledge in Air Operator Certification procedures.

2. Flight Operations Inspectors

Ref: CAS/HR/2011/003

2 Positions

Grade: P3

Reports to: Manager Flight Operations

Main purpose of the Job:

The main responsibility of this position is to assist Partner States to carry out efficient and effective flight operations safety oversight activities with the objective of enhancing safe operation of aircraft in compliance with national/regional and international standards.

Qualification and Experience:

• Holds or have held an airline transport pilot license with one or more type ratings, preferably on large aircraft (above 5,700 kg MTOM) commercially operated in the region.
• A holder of university degree will be added advantage.
• A minimum of ten (10) years experience three (3) of which must be in management or supervisory position in an airline or with an aviation administration, directly associated with the preparation and responsibility for implementation of rules, regulations, operating manuals, flight and ground procedures deemed necessary for flight safety, inspection and certification.
• Considerable flight crew experience as pilot-in-command on modern, turbine engine aircraft or substantial experience as a Flight Operations Inspector with ratings in modern, turbine engine aircraft preferably of type operated in the region. 5000 hours of flying experience.
• Experience in the preparation, approval and use of Flight Operations Manuals and other flight operation documentations including flight training and checking programmes.

Skills and Competences:

• Knowledge of legal responsibilities and administrative procedures for the issuance of documents under State of Registry approval relating to supervision of flight operations.
• Knowledge of the requirements for personnel licensing systems, and of the training, and maintenance of competency of flight and ground crews concerned with flight operations.
• Sound knowledge of EAC Harmonised Civil Aviation Regulations and Technical Guidance Materials.
• Sound knowledge of ICAO Standards and Recommended Practices and related documentation.
• Good communication and report writing skills
• Proficiency ¡n English language to level 5.
• Proficiency in computer use and general IT applications.
• Good interpersonal skills, high degree of integrity.
• Good knowledge in Air Operator Certification procedures.

Flight Training and Pel Examination Inspector

Ref: CAS/HR/2011/04

Grade: P3

Reports to: Manager Flight Operations

Main purpose of the Job:

The main responsibility for this position is to coordinate the development of a regional personnel licensing examination system and assist Partner States to ensure that aviation training organisations are compliant with the national/regional standards reflected in the harmonised civil aviation regulations.

Qualification and Experience:

• A holder of a professional licensed at ATPL level (current or lapsed).
• An academic qualication of a university degree will be an added advantage.
• At least ten (10) years of relevant work experience.
• Possession of or had possessed flight instructor rating.

Skills and Competences:

• Knowledge of the requirements for personnel licensing systems, and of the training, and maintenance of competency of flight and ground crews concerned with airworthiness.
• Sound knowledge of ICAO Standards and Recommended Practices and related documentation.
• Good communication and report writing skills.
• Proficiency in English language to level 5.
• Proficiency in computer use and general IT applications.
• Good interpersonal skills, ability to work with colleagues and maintain harmonious working relationship in a multinational environment
• High degree of integrity.

4. Airworthiness Inspector (Avionics)

Ref: CAS/HR/2011/05

Grade: P3

Reports to: Manager Airworthiness

Main purpose of the Job:

The main responsibility of this position is to assist Partner States to carry out efficient and effective airworthiness safety oversight activities with the objective of enhancing safe operation of aircraft in compliance with national/regional and international standards.

Qualifications and Experience:

• A holder of a University Degree in relevant field e.g. aeronautical, mechanical, electrical, electronic or telecommunication. An aircraft maintenance engineer’s license with ratings or appropriate approvals.
• A minimum of seven (7) years experience three (3) of which in management or supervisory aircraft avionics/Mechanics experience, directly associated with the preparation and responsibility for implementation of rules, regulations, airworthiness and flight operation related manuals deemed necessary for flight safety, inspection and certification.
• Considerable aircraft maintenance experience of not less than five years on modern, turbine aircraft or five years experience as an airworthiness inspector qualified on large (above 5,700kg MTOM) modern, turbine engine aircraft preferably of type operated in the region.

Skills and Competences:

• Knowledge of legal responsibilities and administrative procedures for the issuance of documents under State of Registry approval relating to supervision of airworthiness.
• Knowledge of the requirements for personnel licensing systems, and of the training, and maintenance of competency of flight and ground crews related with airworthiness operations.
• Sound knowledge of ICAO Standards and Recommended Practices and related documentation.
• Good communication and report writing skills in English language.
• Proficiency in computer use and general IT applications.
• Good interpersonal skills, ability to work with colleagues and maintain harmonious working relationship in a multinational environment.
• High degree of integrity.

Interested candidates are advised to read the detailed job description of this position on www.cassoa.org / www.eac.int

Terms and Conditions of Service:

These are established position within the CASSOA organization structure which has tenable contract terms of five (5) years renewable once.

The candidates will be appointed by the East African Community CASSOA Board of Directors.

Salary and Fringe Benefits:

The established positions offer competitive salaries and attractive fringe benefits including house allowance, transport allowance, education allowance, a medical scheme and insurance cover.

How to Apply:

Interested candidates should submit their applications quoting the reference number of the position applied for by registered mail, courier, email (all soft copies should be in MS Word or Acrobat) and dispatch together with Curriculum Vitae, copies of both academic and professional certificates and testimonials, names and addresses of three referees, and day time telephone/cell phone numbers to:

The Executive Director
EAC CASSOA
PO Box 873,
Entebbe
Uganda

Email: recruitment@cassoa.org

To be received not later than 17th February 2012

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Mercy Corps Operations Manager Kenyan Job

Mercy Corps has recently been awarded a 3-year program under USAID’s Yes Youth Can initiative, covering six regions in Kenya; Western, Nyanza, Rift Valley, Central, Nairobi and Coast.

The core of this program is a Youth Innovate for Change Fund (YICF), which will be a youth-owned, youth-led and youth-managed financial facility to support local solutions for community economic development as it grows in value.

This program aims to appropriately empower Kenyan youth (15-35yrs) to strengthen their socio-economic and political stakes through youth-led and managed initiatives and institutions.

The YICF will in the first three years provide sustainable financial and skills development assistance to approximately 200,000 youth through a variety of youth-identified social and economic community development projects.

General Position Summary:

The Operations Department provides program support functions for the Country and Field Offices including Procurement, Logistics and Administration.

The Operations Manager is tasked with managing and coordinating all procurements and logistics in the six regions mentioned including Nairobi.

Direct office management requires the standardized implementation of all Operations policies and procedures with involvement and oversight of the day to day activities.

The Operations Manager will ensure timely reports and updates are provided back to field offices and program management.

The Operations Manager works closely with their counterparts in Program and Finance Management on budgeting, expenses and forecasting cash flows.

Essential Job Functions:

• Oversight Mercy Corps Kenya program operations functions
• Maintain an updated and executable procurement plan on a regular basis. This plan should be shared as part of report to the Operations Director.
• Ensure the uniform implementation of Mercy Corps’ Logistics, Procurement, Asset Management, Administration and Human Resources guidelines, as well as donor guidelines where applicable, across field offices.
• Oversee Mercy Corps electronic procurement system in both procurement of services and materials in Nairobi and field offices.
• Ensure that all field offices are set up and functional and that are at an acceptable speed and quality.
• Ensure overall management of supplier/vendor relationships with the highest level of professionalism
• Ensure Mercy Corps gets “value for money” during all procurements irrespective of the value
• Oversight of centrally administered requirements that are critical to the country needs. Including but not limited to: registration of vehicles, importation, insurance, radio registration etc.
• Overall management of program equipment and facilities; vehicles, office premises and equivalent, to guarantee year-round efficiency of program assets. Particular attention to efficiency of fleet.
• Provide oversight of operational cost controls across all offices to ensure reasonable monthly expenditures on electricity, water, communication and other utility items or services.
• Establish context-based and objective mechanisms of preventing corruption during procurement processes
• As a supervisor of other Operations staff (HR, admin and logistics), this position will ensure proper training and continuous capacity building of staff with a view to improve efficiency levels on support functions.
• Manage operational budget in liaison with Country Finance Manager and CoP to ensure operational expenses are all within approved budget.
• Any other duties as assigned by supervisor and characteristic to the position

Organizational Learning

As part of Mercy Corps’ agency-wide Organizational Learning Initiative, all team members are responsible for spending 5% of their work time in formal and/or non-formal professional learning activities.

Accountability to Beneficiaries

Mercy Corps team members are expected to support all efforts towards accountability, specifically to our beneficiaries and to international standards guiding international relief and development work, while actively engaging beneficiary communities as equal partners in the design, monitoring and evaluation of our field projects.

Supervisory Responsibility: Logistics/Procurement Officer & HR Officer

Accountability: Compliance with MC and USAID regulations and policies

Reports Directly To: Director of Operations

Works Directly With: CoP, Program Managers, Finance Manager, Head of field offices

Knowledge and Experience:

• A minimum of 3 years of experience working in international relief or development in management of procurement, logistics and administration with an international NGO.
• Previous experience with a USAID grant
• BA/BS or equivalent in a relevant field. Professional training and experience in supply chain management desired.
• Demonstrated experience in securing cost effective procurements and supplier chain management
• Familiarity with Mercy Corps Office in a Box, Finance and compliance systems.
• Excellent computer skills in Excel
• Demonstrated ability and desire to train and build capacity of staff.
• Fluency in written and oral communication in English required.

Success Factors:

• Demonstrated ability to provide leadership and communicate effectively with team members of varied personalities
• Demonstrated capacity to manage diverse teams in high-pressure context.
• Demonstrated ability to train, coach and build capacity of staff of varying skill, experience and aptitude levels. Building the capacity of staff will be a key success factor.
• Demonstrated flexibility and creativity in planning and problem solving.
• Proven ability to learn quickly, take initiative, and be accountable for results.
• Awareness of and sensitivity to multi-cultural international development work.
• Even temperament and a good sense of humor are appreciated.
• Proven ability to follow procedures and meet deadlines.
• Commitment to transparency, accountability and compliance with donor, organizational and national policies and regulations.

Living /Environmental Conditions:

The position will be based in Nairobi, with 40% field travel.

Mercy Corps Team members represent the agency both during and outside of work hours when deployed in a field posting or on a visit/TDY to a field posting.

Staff are expected to conduct themselves in a professional manner and respect local laws, customs and MC's policies, procedures, and values at all times and in all in-country venues.

Interested candidates who meet the above required qualifications and experience should submit on or before Jan 30th Jan 2012 at 4.00 p.m. a cover letter, detailed Curriculum Vitae (CV) listing three professional references (including a recent or supervisor) to hrkenya@ke.mercycorps.org

Applicants must clearly indicate on the email subject “Application for the position of "Operations Manager”.

Applications without this subject heading will be disqualified.

Please do not attach any certificates.

Potential candidates will be interviewed as applications are received.

Only qualified short-listed candidates will be contacted

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