Consultancy Job in Kenya - Expressions of Interest (Project Development)

Name of Project: Micro-Financed Community-Managed

Water Projects in Kenya

Consulting Services

Grant No:. TF 093392 Project ID No. 104075

Expressions of interest.

K-Rep Bank Limited has received financing from the World Bank toward the cost of the Kenya Microfinance for Water Services Project (KMFWS) and intends to apply part of the proceeds for Project Development Consultancy Services toward preparation of bankable loan proposals to be funded under Maji ni Maisha.

Project Description

Maji ni Maisha is an innovative program for financing investment in water supply services.

The loan product, known as a Maji ni Maisha loan, uses subsidies from the Global Partnership on Output Based Aid (GPOBA) to leverage loan finance from K-Rep Bank, a domestic microfinance bank.

The program is implemented by K-Rep Bank in partnership with the Water and Sanitation Program-Africa (WSP-Af). The program is being implemented in 7 Water Services Boards (Lake Victoria South, Lake Victoria North, Rift Valley, Athi, Tana, Tanathi) and K-Rep Bank is responsible for contracting consultants under the program.

The Support Organisation –Project Development Services will be delivered over Maximum of 6 month’s period starting 10th October 2011.

The K-Rep Bank Limited now invites eligible consultants to indicate their interest in providing the services. Interested consultants must provide information indicating that they are qualified to perform the services (brochures, description of similar assignments, experience in similar conditions, availability of appropriate skills among staff, etc.). Consultants may not associate.

A consultant 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, May 2004, and revised in October 2006 and May 2010

Interested consultants may obtain further information including the TOR at the address below during office hours. 0900 to 1700 hours from Monday to Friday

Expressions of interest must be delivered to the address below by 9th September 2011, 12 noon

The Managing Director
Attention: Head of Special Projects
K-Rep Bank Head Office-Kawangware
P.O. Box 25363-00603
Nairobi

Email:sprojects@k-repbank.com

Tel: 020 - 390 6000

Website: www.k-repbank.com

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Communications Associate / PR Associate Job in Kenya

A local firm with a proven track record in the dynamic field of management consultancy and training is looking to fill the position at an entry level.

Applicants should be competent communicators with an appreciation of basic business fundamentals.

Duties will include:

• Developing mid-term and long-term communication strategies;
• Act as a media point-person;
• Production of a range of high quality copy that includes newsletters, Opinion Editorials, press statements, media alerts, media advisories
• Production of high quality research reports
• Development of an in-house style for all collateral used for external communication
• Development implementation and review of visual branding
• Managing and maintaining digital and mufti-media content for websites and archives;
• Maintaining a data base of clients and suppliers;
• Monitor and report on media coverage, including related industry news;
• Sourcing and managing speaking and thought-leadership opportunities;
• Overseeing internal communication;
• Planning in-house events;
• Production of reports from in-house and related external events;
• Ensure effective branding and presentation of Company’s representatives at all external functions

Successful candidates will also be required to carry out any reasonable duties as requested by their line manager

Management and Leadership Competencies

• Between the ages of 26—31 years
• University Degree in communication, social science or related fields.
• Masters degree will be an added advantage.
• Proficiency in basic computer and data management
• Excellent communication skills with proven proficiency in written and spoken English
• Good organizing and planning skills
• Ability to work under pressure with minimum supervision
• Proven strong supervisory, administrative and interpersonal skills
• Must be a team player and ready to learn
• A minimum of 3 years Work experience in the field of corporate communication, media, or content production

To apply for this position, please send: a one-page resume with three referees, a day time telephone number a one page essay describing the role communication will play in creating a more dynamic business environment in Africa

Email address: prassociate2011@gmail.com

To be received by: Friday;, 2nd September 2011 by 6pm East African Time.

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Danya International SR. Capacity Monitoring & Evaluation Advisor Job in Kenya

Danya International Kenya Limited was founded in 2008 and serves as Danya International’s Africa Regional Office.

To learn more about the company, visit www.danya.com.

We have the following open positions in Kenya.

1. SR. Capacity Monitoring & Evaluation Advisor

Under the supervision of the Africa Regional Director, the Monitoring and Evaluation Advisor will serve in the Public Health Research Group at Danya International Kenya Limited.

This individual will provide senior monitoring and evaluation (M&E) technical assistance to the Government of Kenya, US Government Agencies and local implementing partners.

This position will provide leadership in reviewing national M&E framework documents, M&E tools and providing recommendations for national improvement in collection of M&E data.

This position will specifically focus on monitoring and evaluation of capacity building activities for local civil society organizations focusing on health.

Education and Experience Qualifications

• Master’s degree and 8+ years related experience or compatible combination of education and experience. Ph.D. preferred.
• Senior level experience in program evaluation and development and design of M&E indicators, frameworks and tools for capacity building activities.
• Strong qualitative and quantitative research and analytical skills. Experience working with NASCOP, NACC and HIS is preferable.
• Experience with SPSS; good working knowledge of SAS and Nud*ist also a plus.

If you would like to apply for these positions, please send a cover letter and CV to globalrecruitment@danya.com.

Danya International is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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SAP Latest Jobs in Kenya

Our firm dealing in consultancy, project development, systems development, and implementation among others is looking for suitable candidates to be incorporated immediately for the following SAP positions.

Consultants Profile

1. SAP Financials (GL, PS, CO, EC, AP, AR, AA, IM, CM, RE-FX, TR, FIN-FSCM, etc.)

2. SAP Records and Case Management

3. SAP Logistics ( PLM, CS, MM, QM, PM, SD, PP, EHS)

4. SAP Easy Document Management

5. SAP Planning and Budgeting Modules ( FM, EPM)

6. SAP Human Capital Management , HCM

7. SAP Business Intelligence (BI) and Enterprise Performance Management (EPM)

8. SAP Business Workflows

9. SAP ABAP

Key Requirements:

• Degree from a recognized university
• Working experience as a system analyst/developer/consultant in a busy IT environment
• Fully knowledgeable in all functionalities and not less than two years experience in the respective SAP area (preferably at least 1 full lifecycle implementation)
• Excellent communication and listening skills
• Excellent customer-oriented team player
• Strong negotiation and problem solving skills
• Desire to continually learn new skills
• Ability to anticipate and manage change
• Ability to work independently and leadership qualities
• SAP certification or equivalent will be an added advantage

All applicants must be ready to take up assignments in Kenya and any other parts of the world.

If you are ready for the challenge and posses the required qualifications, kindly submit your application including your curriculum vitae to the following email:kensapjobs@gmail.com

Proof of academic certificates and testimonials will be required for the interviews.

Applications to be sent by15th September 2011

NB: Only short listed candidates will be contacted

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