Geothermal Development Company Jobs in Kenya: Graduate Trainees, Technicians, Internal Auditors and Supply Chain

Career Opportunities at Geothermal Development Company Limited (GDC)

The Geothermal Development Company (GDC) is a 100% state-owned company with the mandate to fast track development of geothermal resources. 

To achieve its objectives, GDC is seeking to recruit suitably qualified and highly motivated staff to support the development of steam equivalent to 5000 MW in the next 17 years. 

The candidates will be responsible for undertaking surface exploration and working on drill rigs in sites including Magadi, Suswa, Bogoria, Arus, Lake Baringo, Chyulu, Mwananyamala, Homa Hills,  Menengai, Barrier, Namarunu, Emuruangogolak, Silali, Korosi, Paka, Badlands and Chepchuk. 

The ideal candidates should be able to work in camping environments in remote areas and have the following attributes: team player, high integrity, excellent communication and interpersonal skills, flexible and willing to work long hours.

Graduate Trainees - Engineers 

(Age: 21-25 years)
 

Trainee Engineer, Mechanical

Ref: GDC/HR/07/13/GT/EM 
 

Reporting to the Rig Drilling Engineer, responsibilities will include; providing mechanical engineering support in all rig drilling operations, execution of drilling programs, repair and maintenance of rigs and associated equipment safety and offering logistical support in drilling operations.

Qualifications:

• BSc in Mechanical Engineering (Upper 2nd Class Hons.)

Trainee Engineer, Electrical

Ref: GDC/HR/07/13/GT/EE 
 

Reporting to the Rig Maintenance Engineer, key responsibilities will include; carrying out electrical repair and maintenance of rigs and associated plants for drilling operations, engineering support in all rig drilling operations, execution of drilling programs, safety and providing logistical support in drilling operations

Qualifications:

• BSc in Electrical Engineering (Upper 2nd Class Hons).

Trainee Engineer, Steamfield

Ref: GDC/HR/07/13/GT/ES 
 

The Trainee will report to the Senior Engineer, Steamfield.
 

Qualifications:
 

BSc in Chemical/Mechatronics Engineering (Upper 2nd Class Hons).
 

Graduate Trainees – Scientists 

(Age 21-25 years)
 

Trainee Geologist

Ref: GDC/HR/07/13/GT/G 
 

The Trainee will report to the Senior Geologist.
 

Qualifications:

• BSc in Geology (Upper 2nd Class Hons)

Trainee Geophysicist

Ref: GDC/HR/07/13/GT/GP 
 

The Trainee will report to the Senior Geophysicist.
 

Qualifications:

• BSc in Geology (Upper 2nd Class Hons)
• Must have also taken physics units in the undergraduate studies

Trainee Geochemist

Ref: GDC/HR/07/13/GT/GC: 
 

The Trainee will report to the Senior Geochemist.
 

Qualifications:

• BSc in Geology (Upper 2nd Class Hons)
• Must have also taken chemistry units in the undergraduate studies.
• Those pursuing MSc (Numerical methods & fluid thermodynamics based projects) will an added advantage.

Technicians 

(Age: 21 – 30 years)
 

Technician III, Mechanical

Ref: GDC/HR/07/13/DO/TM: 
 

Reporting to Rig Maintenance Engineer (Mechanical - Plant Option), key responsibilities will include; carrying out of scheduled and corrective maintenance of rigs, auxiliary equipment and plants.
 

Qualifications:
 

A National Diploma in Mechanical/Automotive/Plant Engineering with at least three (3) years’ experience in civil equipment, plant and vehicles maintenance in a busy engineering function and should be computer literate.
 

Technician III, Electrical

Ref: GDC/HR/07/13/DO/TE

Reporting to Rig Maintenance Engineer (Electrical), key responsibilities will include; carrying out of day-to-day maintenance of rigs and associated plants and making them available for drilling operations as well as executing corrective and scheduled maintenance operations.
 

Qualifications:
 

A National Diploma in Electrical/Automotive/Plant Engineering with at least three (3) years’ experience in plant maintenance in a busy engineering function and should be computer literate.

Technician III, Reservoir

Ref: GDC/HR/07/13/IN/TR 
 

Reporting to the Reservoir Engineer, key responsibilities will include carrying out well measurements, instrument calibration, fabrication, well discharge testing and repair & maintenance of well testing and measurement equipment/instruments.

Qualifications:
 

A National Diploma in Electrical & Electronics Engineering/Power Systems/Instrumentation & Control Engineering with at least three (3) years’ experience in a busy engineering function and should be computer literate.

Technician III, Well Logging

Ref: GDC/HR/07/13/GRA/TWL 
 

The Technician will report to the Geologist.
 

Qualifications:
 

A National Diploma in Analytical Chemistry or Earth Sciences (Credit & above) with at least three (3) years’ experience in a busy laboratory (Analytical Chemistry) and should be computer literate.

Graduate Trainees – Performance Analysts
 

(Age 21-25 years)

Trainee Performance Analyst

Ref: GDC/HR/07/13/GT/PA
 

The Trainee will report to the Performance Analyst.
 

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Statistics or Economics - (Upper 2nd Class Hons). 
• Certification in SPSS or other statistical analysis tool, Project Management and/or Monitoring & Evaluation will be an added advantage. 
• Strong Analytical skills and IT skills are required.

Audit Risk & Compliance
 

Senior Internal Auditor, IT

Ref: GDC/HR/07/13/ARC/SIA

Reporting to Chief Internal Auditor, key responsibilities will include; overseeing various IT auditing and assurance work of prescribed scope and complexity in all GDC regional stations. 

You will be expected to supervise the undertaking and reviewing of: audit of IT systems, general and application of IT controls, security and risk management of information systems, and monitor compliance with appropriate standards and best practices.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Accounting, or its equivalent from a recognized institution (Upper 2nd Class Hons);
• Good understanding of IT systems auditing; membership to the Institute of Certified Public Accountants of ICPAK or Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA). 
• Possess at least eight (8) years’ experience in undertaking risk management, control and governance processes auditing. 
• A CISA certification is required and a relevant Master’s degree will be an added advantage.

Internal Auditor, IT

Ref: GDC/HR/07/13/ARC/IA

Reporting to Senior Internal Auditor, (IT) key responsibilities will include; undertaking various IT auditing and assurance work of prescribed scope and complexity. 

The candidate will also be responsible for IT risk assessment, preparing documents including audit programs, developing,  presenting and finalizing audit reports and monitor compliance with appropriate standards and best practices.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology (Upper 2nd Class Hons), Computer Science, or its equivalent from a recognized institution; 
• good understanding of IT systems auditing; 
• membership to the Institute of Certified Public Accountants (ICPAK) or Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA). 
• Possess at least six (6) years’ experience in undertaking risk assessment, control and governance processes auditing. 
• CISA certification is an added advantage.

Audit Assistant

Ref: GDC/HR/07/13/ARC/AA 
 

Reporting to Internal Auditor, key responsibilities will include; assist in carrying out of independent auditing and internal control systems.

Qualifications:

• Certified Public Accountant of Kenya certificate (CPA II) or Certified Internal Auditor (CIA).

Supply Chain
 

Chief Officer, Supply Chain

Ref: GDC/HR/07/13/SC/COSC 
 

Responsible to the Manager, Supply Chain, the officer will oversee stores management function; coordinate disposal of obsolete, surplus or scrap items and coordinate the inspection and acceptance of goods, works or services.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree (Upper 2nd Class Hons) and Master’s Degree in Procurement or a related field; 
• Diploma in Purchasing and Supply (CIPS Level 6 or any other) from recognized institution and Ten (10) years’ experience in supply chain management, five (5) of which must be in Stores Management. 
• Competence in computerized procurement, knowledge of ERP-SAP and membership of KISM will be an added advantage.

Senior Officer, Supply Chain

Ref: GDC/HR/07/13/SC/SOSC 
 

Reporting to the Chief Officer, Supply Chain, the officer will oversee preparation of tender documents, process orders, supervise the stores management function; coordinate disposal of obsolete, surplus or scrap items and coordinate the inspection and acceptance of goods, works or services.

Qualifications:

• Degree in a Business related field (Upper 2nd Class Hons);
• Diploma in Purchasing and Supply (CIPS Level 6 or any other) from recognized institution and eight (8) years’ experience in supply chain management, four (4) of which must be in Stores Management.
• Knowledge of ERP-SAP is an added advantage.

Officer III, Supply Chain

Ref: GDC/HR/07/13/SC/OSC
 

Reporting to the Senior Officer, Supply Chain, the incumbent will be in-charge of Stores at the rig site; maintain and track Stores inventory to ensure constant availability of critical stock and maintain a comprehensive and efficient filing and retrieval system.

Qualifications:

• Degree in a Business related field (Upper 2nd Class Hons); 
• Diploma in Purchasing and Supply or Records Management and three (3) years’ experience in procurement records management OR a Higher National Diploma in Purchasing & Supply with six (6) years’ experience in Stores Management.
• Certification in Stores Management and knowledge of Material Management in ERP-SAP will be an added advantage.

If you feel your career objectives match any of these roles, please submit your application letter together with a detailed CV, copies of certificates, and other relevant testimonials, email and telephone contacts, to reach the undersigned not later 5.00 p.m. on 15th August, 2013. 

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
 

The Managing Director & CEO,
Geothermal Development Company Ltd
TAJ towers 9th Floor Upper Hill Road
P.O. Box 100746 – 00101, 

Nairobi, Kenya
 

Email: careers@gdc.co.ke
 

“GDC is an equal opportunity employer and female applicants with the required qualifications are encouraged to apply.”

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Plan HR and Operations Assistant Job in Kenya

Position: HR and Operations Assistant
 

Position Description:
 

This is an entry level (Grade C1) but fully professional position within HR/OD function, reporting the HR specialist and also taking on delegated support tasks from the Regional Head of HR and responsible for all HR administration (with additional elements from time to time).
 

Key Responsibilities
 

1. HRIS Data migration and updates

• Transfer HR data from manual system to automated system and maintain updated Human Resource information system.

2. Staff Training and Development

• Coordinate the administration of Induction programs, staff training programs, Talent management programs and workshops.

3. Human Resource Administration

• Maintain and update HR Documentation, Prepare induction packs, ensure statutory requirements for HR are met and payments made.

4. Administration of performance management

• Update team scorecards, Consolidate performance data, and Prepare group performance reports.

5. Employee service

• Handling staff enquiries, Organizing staff events, participating in recruitment, maintaining employee feedback loop, other delegated HR tasks from supervisor.

6. Operations

• Providing administration support to operations department team, coordinating team calendar and any other relevant support required.

Personal Specifications

• Keen eye for detail, Accuracy, Organized, Quick learner, Self led, Team player and energetic
• People skills, Positive Demeanour
• Ambitious about and interested in growing in to an HR professional

Qualifications

• Graduate
• Diploma in HRM or equivalent

Experience

• At least one year experience in administrative work associated with employees’ management or development.
• Internship experience will also be recognised

Closing date: Friday, 2nd August 2013
 

Reference and background checks will be carried out in conformity with Plan’s Child Protection Policy. 

Plan operates an equal opportunities policy and actively encourages diversity.
 

Please submit a full CV and three names of referees to plan.resajob@plan-international.org
 

Only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

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KBC Assistant Human Resource Manager Job in Kenya

Kenya Broadcasting Corporation is a State Corporation committed to excellence in broadcast services to our audience, customers and the public. 

Its aim is to transmit objective, informative, educative and entertaining content to the public through Radio and Television Services.
 

The Corporation wishes to fill the following vacant position with a result-oriented, dynamic and self-driven professional to achieve its corporate objectives;

Assistant Human Resource Manager
 

The Role
 

Reporting to the Head of Human Resource, the main role of the Assistant Human Resource Manager is to assist the Human Resource Manager direct and manage the operations and implementation of the HR functions which include HR policy formulation, workforce planning, employee resourcing, recruitment, staffing, performance management, training and development, organizational change/design and the HR initiatives.

The person must have a clear understanding of the employer’s business objectives and be able to in liaison with the Head of Human Resource devise and implement policies which select, develop and retain the right Human Resource needed to meet these objectives.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in working closely with departments, increasingly in a consultancy role, assisting line managers to understand and implement HR policies and procedures
• Assist in the implementation of the corporation’s structure.
• Monitor and update the Corporation’s Human Resource establishment
• Assist in implementing and managing Strategic HR objectives, projects and initiatives
• Assist in the preparation of job profiles/requirements for recruitment purposes
• Assist in the review, formulation and /or updating of HR policy and procedure documents
• Assist in Managing of staff performance management process
• Assist in Monitoring the operations of the Human Resource Management Information System
• Assist in supporting/advising all Heads of departments on HR matters
• Assist in the handling of Industrial Relation matters and any other HR related litigations on behalf of the Corporation
• Assist in the negotiations with staff and their representatives (for example, trade union officials) on issues relating to pay and employment conditions
• Assist in the administering of the payroll and maintaining of employee records
• Assist in the review of the work structure by updating job requirements and job descriptions for all positions

Qualifications

• Bachelors Degree in Human Resource Management or Bachelors Degree in Social Sciences with a Post Graduate Higher National Diploma in Human Resource Management. A Masters Degree in Human Resource Management will be an added advantage.
• At least seven (7) years work experience in the position of an Assistant Human Resource Manager
• Must be a holder of Certified Public Secretary Kenya qualifications (CPSK)
• Must be a registered member of Institute of Human Resource Management. Full membership category with Institute of Human Resource Management will be an added advantage.
• Knowledge in Human Resource Management Information Systems

Skills and Competencies

• Proven skills in handling Human Resource function of a large workforce
• Result driven and dynamic person
• Have demonstrated a high standard of professional competence and administrative ability required for direction and coordination of planning, development and maintenance of Human Resource function.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively evaluate HR practices and procedures and make recommendations benchmarking with best practices.
• Demonstrated ability to creatively execute HR Strategies to achieve the main HR objectives that drive the achievement of the overall Corporation objectives.
• Knowledgeable in the New Labour statutes

Interested candidates who meet the above criteria may send their applications stating their current remuneration and enclosing detailed CVs, copies of certificates and testimonials, names of three referees, day time telephone contacts, so as to reach the undersigned on or before 6th August, 2013.
 

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

Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.
 

We Are an Equal Opportunity Employer but to enhance gender balance we encourage males to apply.

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Agricultural Finance Corporation Driver Job in Kenya

The Agricultural Finance Corporation [AFC] is a State Corporation whose objective is to provide quality and sustainable customer focused financial services for the development of the agricultural sector in Kenya. 

In order to achieve this objective, the Corporation seeks to recruit qualified and experienced Drivers.
 

Job Title: Driver
 

Job Grade: G2
 

Job Purpose
 

Drive and maintain AFC vehicles to ensure safety of staff during transportation.
 

Representative Tasks

1. Drive the staff members on official duty and ensure their safety while on transit
2. Report any incidences such as accidents, breakdowns, theft e.t.c that may occur on the assigned vehicles to ensure that timely and appropriate action is taken
3. Maintain the vehicles’ running log records to ensure accurate and up to date vehicle running records
4. Clean and maintain the assigned vehicle[s] and ensure that insurance certificates are valid in order to prevent damage or loss of vehicle.

Specifications

• Minimum Ordinary Level certificate C-
• Valid driving license free from endorsements
• GOK Trade test II in Motor vehicle mechanics
• Drivers Occupational Test II
• Certificate of good conduct
• AA certificate of competency for drivers
• 3 years satisfactory experience gained after obtaining the driving license

Applications with detailed curriculum vitae including three referees with their current telephone contacts, copies of certificates and testimonials should be addressed to: -
 

The Managing Director
Agricultural Finance Corporation
Development House 7th Floor, Moi Avenue
P.O. Box 30367 – 00100 GPO
Nairobi
 

Closing date for applications is 6th August 2013 at 5.00 pm.
 

AFC is an equal opportunity Employer. 

Lack of inclusion of all details as sought for or any form of canvassing shall lead to automatic disqualification. 

Only shortlisted candidates shall be contacted

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Regional Company Tax & Management Accountant and Country Accountant (Uganda) Job Vacancies

Applications are invited from suitably qualified candidates to fill the following positions in a leading regional company, whose core business is to manufacture and market a wide range of beverages in Kenya and the Eastern and Central African Region.
 

1. Tax and Management Accountant
 

Reporting to the Head of Finance, the holder of this position will be charged with the responsibility of
ensuring that the company is in full compliance with tax regulation and that the company’s costing and stock related policies are optimal and effective.

Key Responsibilities

• Extracting information from the accounting system and user departments for the computation and timely remittance of all tax and statutory payments;
• Handling of all tax related issues with KRA and external auditors;
• Maintaining a record of claims, refunds and settlement of taxes;
• Ensuring timely and accurate costing and pricing of products and services to and from the Company;
• Performing budget variance analysis on a monthly basis and reporting on variances that require management attention or subsequent flexing of the budget with particular emphasis on key result areas;
• Preparation of price adjustments list for approval by the management;
• Ensuring adherence to internal and external controls relating to tax and payroll payments;
• Reconciling all tax and ledger accounts to ensure accuracy and correctness of entries and maintaining a dividend tax account;
• Advising management on a continuous basis on relevant tax policies that need to be developed in line with changes in tax laws and regulations;
• Planning for quarterly and annual stock take, follow up variance reconciliation and maintain appropriate records;
• Ensuring correctness of inventory valuation in the accounting system.

Qualifications and Competence

• A Business related bachelors degree with specialization in Accounting or Finance;
• A professional qualification in Accounting preferably CPA or ACCA;
• A minimum of 5 years post graduation working experience of which 3 years should be in a senior managerial position preferably in a busy FMCG environment;
• Prior experience in a tax consultancy firm will be an added advantage;
• Hands on experience in use of ERP – knowledge of Sage is an added advantage;
• Conversant with all relevant tax laws and other statutory regulations;
• Conversant with IAS;
• Good communication skills with ability to meet deadlines and a team player;
• Person of high integrity with self-discipline, innovative and strategic thinker.

2. Country Accountant - Uganda
 

Reporting to the Head of the Function who is based at the Head Office in Nairobi, the holder of this position will be charged with the responsibility of ensuring that the company’s accounting transactions in Uganda are in full compliance with International Accounting Standards and are reported to the Head Office promptly.

Key Responsibilities

• Ensuring that all accounting transactions of the branch are captured correctly and fully recorded in the books;
• Ensuring daily banking is done and bank reconciliation done regularly;
• Maintain a detailed fixed asset register;
• Preparing a detailed audit schedule for yearly external audit;
• Ensure compliance with all tax and other statutory requirements (payments and returns) as per Uganda laws;
• Maintaining petty cashbook and administer petty cash float;
• Facilitating payments to suppliers;
• Carrying out system administration in pastel such as unit cost input, price input, stock take in the system;
• Assisting in logistics issues such as customs clearance and documentation;
• Carrying out regular stock take of the warehouse;
• Consolidating annual budget for KWAL Uganda Limited in liaison with Subsidiaries & Reporting Accountant and Country Manager;
• Maintaining and provide monthly management accounts and other relevant reports as may be required;
• Ensuring correct invoicing and receipting to customers.

Qualifications and Competence

• Bachelor of Commerce (Accounting, Finance) or Equivalent;
• CPA (K) or ACCA;
• Conversant with International Accounting Standards;
• Knowledge of computerized accounting systems preferably Pastell and Sage
• Four (4) years experience preferably in FMCG with knowledge of a financial enterprise resource tool;
• Knowledge of company law, Business law and Tax and customs laws of Uganda will be an added advantage;
• Person of high Integrity, honest, good communicator and self-discipline.

If you are the right candidate for the above roles and can clearly demonstrate your ability to meet the
qualifications given, submit your application letter, attached to a detailed CV with copies of academic and professional certificates to;
 

DN/A 1539
P.O.Box 49010-00100
Nairobi.
 

So as to reach us not later than Wednesday, August 7, 2013. 

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
 

We are an equal opportunity employer

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Luke’s Kenya Registered Community Health Nursing School Principal Tutor Job in Kenya

Kenya Conference of Catholic Bishops
 

St. Luke’s Kenya Registered Community Health Nursing School
 

Career Opportunity

It is seeking an outstanding, dynamic and results oriented individuals to fill the following key positions
 

Principal Tutor
 

Reports directly to the Board of Management for Policy direction and the General Secretary- KCCB on issues of day to day management.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Head of management of the School and is responsible for the coordination and supervision of the day to day operations of the school.
• Facilitating integration of students’ nursing practice with their academic studies.
• Liaison with nursing sites for the purpose of providing support and advice to students and staff.
• Participation in the selection and examination of candidates and other teaching, administrative and research activities in relation to nursing/Community Health education.
• Develops and maintains systems to measure performance against established standards.
• Plans and manages School activities in accordance with agreed budgets and timescales.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree Masters Degree in any field of Nursing and not less than five (5) years experience in administration position. The office requires that he/she is a creative, mature person, diplomatic, courageous, tolerant, high integrity
• Superior oral and written communications skills in administrative, problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
• Computer skills and familiarity with standard software packages.
• Able to manage a Website

Personal Qualities

• Has good interpersonal and communication skills
• Excellent written and oral communications skills in English
• A good knowledge of social teachings of the Church, and Ethical principles
• Group facilitation skills an added advantage

Applications should be addressed to:-
 

Secretary General
Kenya Episcopal Conference-Catholic Secretariat
P.O Box 13475-00800
Nairobi.
 

To reach him on or before 31st July 2013
 

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted

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United Nations Development Assistance Framework Monitoring and Evaluation Specialist Job in Nairobi Kenya

United Nations

Office of the Resident and Humanitarian Coordinator in Kenya
 

National Individual Consultant
 

Monitoring and Evaluation Specialist
 

The UN Resident Coordinator wishes to recruit a National Monitoring and Evaluation Specialist (Individual Consultant) to assist with the formulation of the United Nations Development Assistance Framework (UNDAF), an UNDAF Results Matrix, UNDAF M&E Plan and an UNDAF Action Plan.
 

Background
 

The UN system in Kenya supports national development and humanitarian operations in the country through the activities of UN agencies represented on the ground. Kenya recently updated its national development strategy, called the Medium Term Plan II 2013 – 2017, which articulates the systematic implementation of Vision 2030. 

In line with the objectives of the MPT II, the UN is developing a new United Nations Development Assistance Framework 2014-2018 (UNDAF) for Kenya, which describes the collective actions and strategies of the UN to the achievement of national development. 

The UN is also in the process of adopting elements of “Delivering as One” in order to provide development assistance in a more coordinated manner, which ultimately aims to increase the UN system’s impact through more coherent programmes, reduced transaction costs to government and lower overhead costs for the UN system. 

The UNDAF and UNDAF Action Plan will reflect the programmatic and operational modalities of UN Delivering as One.
 

Objective
 

The UN Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) Specialist will provide M&E technical support to the Resident Coordinator’s Office (RCO) for the development and roll out of the UNDAF premised on  DaO principles.

Application Process
 

Interested and qualified candidates should submit their applications which should include the following:

1. UNDP Personal History Form (P11)
2. Detailed Curriculum Vitae
3. Proposal for implementing the assignment

Please quote “Monitoring and Evaluation Specialist - RCO” on the subject line.

Applications should be emailed to consultants.ken@undp.org to reach us not later than Wednesday, 31 July 2013 at 4.00 P.M Kenya Time.
 

Please see the Terms of Reference, the P11 form, the Individual Contract Proposal form and the Terms and Conditions of Individual Contracts by visiting the UNDP Kenya Website: -
http://www.ke.undp.org/content/kenya/en/home/operations/procurement
 

UNDP Kenya reserves the right to accept or reject any application

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RTI International Regional IT Specialist Job in Kenya

RTI International is an independent organization dedicated to conducting innovative, multidisciplinary research that improves the human condition. 

With a worldwide staff of more than 4,000 people, RTI offers innovative research and development and a full spectrum of multidisciplinary services.

Universities in North Carolina founded RTI in 1958 as a centerpiece of the Research Triangle Park.

The Nairobi Regional Office (NRO) supports RTI International growth and success in the Africa region by providing functional expertise and solutions. 

We seek to recruit a qualified candidate for the Regional IT Specialist role.
 

This position will ensure that all Information Technology systems are functioning and maintained according to RTI policies and regulations, donor requirements and good business practice. In addition, he/she will provide technical support to all NRO staff as well as projects in the region. 

The Regional IT Specialist will provide support of PCs (Windows 7/ Microsoft Office 2010 ), Windows 2008 server installations, network infrastructure maintenance, research, field testing, training and deployment of innovative technology, specifically; custom developed Android applications (Tangerine\Papaya), its hardware and connectivity. 

He / She will also provide detailed feedback to development teams working remotely, with a demonstrated appreciation of the local context in which the projects operate. 

He /She will be responsible for the project office network administration, including back-up and day to day troubleshooting as well as maintain regular contact with field staff on IT related issues whilst having a good understanding of field IT challenges.

Qualifications

Minimum Bachelor’s Degree in Information Technology with six ( 6) years’ of relevant work experience with Regional Support for IT in Africa and General IT market awareness in the region. 

Discreet in the judgment and management of confidential information, sophisticated IT equipment/materials, and sensitive data. 

Must hold; Cisco certification and Microsoft (MCITP), ITIL/Prince Certification and relevant training in project management.
 

To apply, please email cover letter and CV to hrapplications@nb.rti.org by 31st July 2013. 

Please do not attach copies of certificates. 

We regret that only shortlisted applicants will be contacted. 

RTI International does not charge any fees for its recruitment and selection processes. 

We are proud to be an EEO/AA employer M/F/D/V

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Human Resource Manager Job in Kenya (Manufacturing Sector Background)

Human Resource Manager
 

With manufacturing sector background

Job Ref: MN 5826

For our client whose factory is located along the Kitengela - Kajiado road.

Applicants must be university graduates with a diploma in Human Resources backed by at least 3 years relevant experience as HR Manager in a manufacturing environment. 

Possession of an MBA would be an advantage, not a must. 

Disclose your current salary with your application.
 

Apply to recruit@manpowerservicesgroup.com before 3pm 1st August 2013.

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Telecom Company Head of Sales Job in Kenya

Our client, a well established telecommunication company wishes to recruit a Head of Sales.
 

Job Ref: MN 5809

Job Profile
 

Reporting to the Chief Commercial Officer, the candidate is responsible for the following key areas in the sales department.

Responsible for the entire Sales functions across Corporate, Business, Government as well as Channel Sales.
 

Responsible for the development and performance of all sales activities in assigned market.
 

Direct sales team and provide leadership towards the achievement of maximum profitability and growth in line with company vision and values.
 

Establishes plans and strategies to expand the customer base in the marketing area and contributes to the development of training and educational programs for clients and Account Managers.

Person Profile

• Master’s degree or MBA or equivalent.
• MIS / IT/ CS background preferred.
• Minimum 10 years’ experience in Sales Management.
• Strong understanding of customer and market dynamics and requirements of Corporate as well as Government. Also knowledge of filing tenders.

A very competitive remuneration package will be offered to the qualified candidate. 

Send your application with a detailed CV and a daytime telephone contact . 

Please also summarize yourself as follows:

• Job Ref.
• Your Name
• Current/Past Salary: Year 2012 pm; Year 2013 pm
• Year 2013 Benefits: If house, state market rent

Apply via email only to recruit@manpowerservicesgroup.com so as to reach us by 3pm, 1st August 2013.

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