Request for Expressions of Interests from Kenyan Organizations

Request for Expressions of Interests from Kenyan Organizations

Engility-IRG has 35 years of experience in assisting governments; communities and the private sector manage their energy and environmental resources and delivering innovative, breakthrough solutions in key development sectors including agriculture and food security, natural resource management, poverty reduction, environment and global climate change, energy, democracy and governance, resiliency and disaster assistance, and integrated learning form development. 

Engility-IRG is soliciting expressions of interest from Kenyan organizations (and those registered in Kenya), both private and non-profit, for potential partnerships on anticipated upcoming donor funded programs in these areas. 

 

These programs will probably be several years in duration and be in the range of 5 to 25 million dollars.

We are soliciting expressions of interest in the following Technical Areas:

• Grants management
• Monitoring and evaluation
• Rural development/Community development
• Natural resource management
• Land tenure and resource rights
• Low Emission Development/Community based Adaptation/energy efficiency
• Capacity building, learning, knowledge management and ICTs
• Resilience, transition and stability
• Agriculture and natural resource value chain development and improvement
• Rural development policy analysis and development
• Risk management
• Climate smart agriculture and rural development

Engility-IRG invites interested organizations to submit their Expression of Interest (EOI) proposals for providing the above services.
 

Expressions of Interest MUST include brief responses to the following:

1. Name and address of organization:
2. Name and contacts of lead official:
3. Domain, level and location of activity (please reference the above list) and description of services:
4. Type of registration and year:
5. Staffing plan including total number of full time staff/number of technical staff:
6. CVs of 5 key personnel (the CVs do not count against the 4 page limit):
7. Organizational chart:
8. Web site if applicable:
9. Annual total business volume in Kenya Shillings:
10. Types and size of contracts/projects/assignments undertaken in the past 5 years (listed by activity) including any work for USAID:
11. Contract performance reports, if any:
12. Description of organization’s financial management and procurement systems:
13. Description of organization’s approach to gender, social inclusion and monitoring and evaluation:
14. Audited overhead rates:

This request for Expressions of Interest does not guarantee the Engility will partner with any organization. 

Further information will be requested of organizations that may be preselected.

Important: Expressions of interest should not exceed 4 pages and should be sent to kenyapartners@engilitycorp.com. 

The name of the technical area(s) should be included in the subject line of the email.

Engility-IRG looks forward to hearing from you!

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PCEA Makupa Academy Head Teacher and Office Administrator Job in Mombasa Kenya

PCEA Makupa Academy is faith based school with a population of 600 pupils, owned and managed by the Presbyterian church of East Africa, Makupa Parish.

The schools main objective is to achieve academic excellence while imparting biblical morals and Christian values that will make our children to be responsible and God fearing citizen.

In order to actualize our dream, the Parish session through the Board of Trustee would like to recruit candidates to fill the following positions:

Head Teacher 

Ref: MKA 01/2013
 

Minimum Qualifications

• Over 5 years’ experience in an institutional leadership position
• Must have Degree in Education and TSC registered
• A devoted and Active Christian of high Integrity
• A person aged 35 years and above
• Computer literate
• Must have administration skills and proof of leadership skills

Office Administrator 

Ref: MKA  02/2013
 

Minimum Qualifications

• Degree or higher Diploma in a business related field especially Human Resource Management option.
• Over three years’ experience of work preferably in a learning institution.
• A devoted and active Christian of high integrity
• A person aged 28 years and above
• Computer literate
• Must have Administration and Interpersonal skills
• Able to multi task and meet strict deadlines

Application Procedure
 

Interested candidates should send their Application letter with copies of academic and professional’s certificates with a detailed CV including a day time contact and three referees, one of whom should be pastor or elder to;
 

The Chairman BOT.
PCEA Makupa Academy
P.O Box 97648-80112 

Mombasa
 

Tel: 0720 789 353, 0705 62888011
 

E-mail: peceamakupaacademy@yahoo.com
 

All applications should be received by 14th December 2013. 

Only short listed candidates will be contacted.

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Kibabii University College Deputy Registrars, Legal Officer, Senior Transport Assistant, Webmaster and Network Administrator Jobs in Kenya

Kibabii University College (KIBUCO) was established by the Kenya Government through the KIBUCO Order No. 115 of 12th August 2011 as a Constituent College of Masinde Muliro University of Science and Technology. 

The University College aims at becoming a global and dynamic University of excellence in Science, Technology and Innovation. 

To enable it realize its goals and objectives, the University College Council seeks to recruit suitable candidates for the following positions:-
 

1. Deputy Registrar (Administration) Scale 14 (1 Post) KIBUCO/AD.01/12/13 (Readvertisement)
 

2. Deputy Registrar (Academic, Research and Extension) Scale 14 (1 Post) - KIBUCO/AD.02/12/13 (Re-advertisement)
 

3. Legal Officer Scale 12 (1 Post) - KIBUCO/AD.03/12/13 (Re-advertisement)
 

4. Senior Transport Assistant I Scale 8 (1 Post) - KIBUCO/AD.04/12/13
 

5. Webmaster Scale 10 (1 Post) KIBUCO/AD.05/12/13 (Re-advertisement)
 

6. Network Administrator II Scale 9 (1 Post) - KIBUCO/AD.06/12/13
 

Note that 

(i) Applicants for any of the Advertised positions should be computer literate.
 

(ii) Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
 

Applications to be sent by: 30th December, 2013 to:

Principal
Kibabii University College
P. O. Box 1699- 50200, 

Bungoma

“KIBUCO” is an equal opportunity employer
 

For more information and mode of application please visit our website: www.kibabiiuniversity.ac.ke

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UNSOA Interpreter / Translator Job in Nairobi Kenya

United Nations Support Office for AMISOM (UNSOA)

Career opportunity

Deadline for Applications: 20 December 2013
 

Functional Title: Interpreter / Translator
 

Type of Contract: Consultant
 

Location: Nairobi
 

Vacancy Announcement Number: TRN/12/2013
 

Duties:

• Translate from English into French, Kirundi and vice versa documents covering a broad range of training subjects dealt with by UNSOA for AMISOM Trainees;
• Translate from English into French and vice versa documents developed by OSESG-GL, including for the meetings of the Technical Support Committee;
• Provide accurate and complete high quality consecutive and simultaneous interpretation into Kirundi from English, or from French into Kirundi, or from English into French, as and when the need arises;

For details follow this link:http://notesapps.unon.org/notesapps/vacs.nsf
 

Applications to be sent to: Email: unsoarecruitment@un.org
 

Please Quote:

• Vacancy Notice Number and Functional Title in the Subject of the e-mail.
• Personal History Form (P.11 or PHP) should be attached with the cover letter. 

The P.11 is on thehttp://www.unon.org/content/employmentopportunities.
 

CVs will not be accepted.
 

The United Nations shall place no restrictions on the eligibility of men and women to participate in any capacity and under conditions of equality in its principal and subsidiary organs.

The United Nations does not charge a fee at any stage of the recruitment process (application, interview meeting, processing, or training)

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Nairobi Hospital Laboratory Services Manager Job in Kenya

Career Opportunity: Manager, Laboratory Services

The Nairobi Hospital, a leading health care institution in Eastern Africa has an excellent career opportunity for an individual with a fine blend of leadership and technical skills. 

The position calls for a seasoned Laboratory Scientist with a proven leadership track record, a passion for excellence, strong work ethic, commitment to good patient outcomes and continual improvement. 
 

Reporting to the Chief Executive Officer, the successful candidate will provide overall leadership of the Laboratory Services. 

 

Specific responsibilities include:

• Providing effective leadership to the Laboratory team on all operational aspects of the unit including diagnostics and the patient service experience.
• Developing and maintaining effective channels of communication between the Laboratory, other clinical departments and all users of the Laboratory Services.
• Managing and organising all technical and operational activities of the Laboratory to ensure accurate diagnosis for treatment of patients.
• Defining and facilitating the implementation of high standards of quality.
• Reviewing the technical performance of test procedures.
• Preparing and managing Laboratory budget.
• Providing adequate linkages with Consulting Doctors, Pathologists and Scientists.
• Facilitating research and development.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

• Master of Science in Laboratory Medicine or related field
• PhD will be an added advantage
• Continuing Medical Education in sub-specialities in Laboratory Medicine
• 10 years progressive working experience in Laboratory Management
• Proven leadership skills
• Ability to effectively influence support from and add value to a wide range of professionals

If your background, experience and competence match the above specifications, please send us your application quoting the reference. 

Include your current remuneration, testimonials and give full contact details of 3 referees to:

The Human Resources Manager
The Nairobi Hospital
P.O. Box 30026
Nairobi – 00100 

or hrm@nbihosp.org

To be received not later than 27th December 2013. 

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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Dedan Kimathi University of Technology Jobs in Kenya

Dedan Kimathi University of Technology

Career Opportunities

Institutional Profile
 

Dedan Kimathi University of Technology (DeKUT) is a rapidly growing institution situated along the Nyeri-Mweiga road in Nyeri County with a student population of about six thousand students. 

The university is offering a variety of programmes at diploma, undergraduate, masters and PhD levels and is currently operating in three main centers namely the Main Campus along the Nyeri-Mweiga Road, Nyeri Town and Nairobi Town. 

Plans are underway to establish centers in other regions with an aim of catering for the unique needs of the identified areas. 

Dedan Kimathi University of Technology is looking for suitable personnel who will support this expansion as outlined below.
 

1. Academic Division : Academic Staff
 

The positions available are in the School of Engineering, School of Business Management and Economics, School of Computer Science and Information Technology, School of Sciences, School of Health Sciences, Institute of Food Bioresources Technology, Institute of Sustainable Tourism and Hospitality Management and Institute of Geothermal, Energy training and Research (GETRI), Institute of Geomatic, Geospatial Systems and Remote Sensing, 

1. Professor DeKUT/ACA38/11/13
2. Associate Professor DeKUT/ACA/39/11/13
3. Senior Lecturer DeKUT/ACA/40/11/13
4. Lecturer DeKUT/ACA/41/11/13
5. Assistant Lecturer DeKUT/ACA/42/11/13

2. Non-Teaching Staff

1. Registrar (RTMCL) Grade 15 DeKUT/NAC/43/11/13
2. Deputy Registrar (RTMCL) Grade 14 DeKUT/NAC/44/11/13
3. Registrar (AA) Grade 15 DeKUT/NAC/45/11/13
4. Registrar (Administration& Finance) Grade 15 DeKUT/NAC/46/11/13
5. E-learning Manager Grade 11 DeKUT/NAC/47/11/13
6. E-Leaning content Developers Grade 8/9 DeKUT/NAC/48/11/13
7. System Administrators Grade 9 DeKUT/NAC/49/11/13
8. Webmaster Grade 9 DeKUT/NAC/50/11/13
9. Senior Administrative Assistant I Grade 11 DeKUT/NAC/51/11/13
10. Senior Administrative Assistant III Grade 9 DeKUT/NAC/52/11/13
11. Assistant Accountant I Grade 8 DeKUT/NAC/53/11/13
12. Registry Supervisor Grade 8 DeKUT/NAC/54/11/13
13. Procurement Assistant Officer II Grade 8 DeKUT/NAC/55/11/13
14. Procurement Assistant I Grade 6 DeKUT/NAC/56/11/13
15. Clinical Officer Grade 10 DeKUT/NAC/57/11/13
16. Drivers Grade 6 DeKUT/NAC/58/11/13

Interested applicants should visit the University websitewww.dkut.ac.ke for detailed description of the requirements and responsibilities for each of the positions.

Qualified candidates should submit three (3) applications and curriculum vitae giving details of their academic and professional qualifications, research, publications, working experience, present post and salary, telephone contact, names and addresses of three referees plus copies of certified certificates and testimonies to:

The Vice Chancellor, 
Dedan Kimathi University of Technology, 
Nyeri-Mweiga Road,
P.O Box 657-10100,
Nyeri - Kenya.

Applications and referees' confidential reports on the applicant's suitability for the post should be sent to the undersigned to be received on or before 2nd January, 2014.

Dedan Kimathi University of Technology is an equal opportunity employer.

DeKUT is ISO 9001: 2008 Certified
Better Life Through Technology

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Jhpiego Project Manager, Business Stream Analyst, Software Developer and Help Desk User Support Jobs in Kenya

Jhpiego, an affiliate of Johns Hopkins University, is an international NGO supporting health programs to improve the health of women and their families. 

Jhpiego-Kenya works in close collaboration with the Ministry of Health in the areas of HIV, Malaria, TB, Maternal, Newborn and Child Health, Reproductive Health and Family Planning.

Jhpiego is implementing an ERP -Jhpiego Enterprise Management System (JEMS) and scaling it up to 16 Jhpiego Country Offices. 

We are currently recruiting experienced individuals in this project with excellent technical and organizational skills who are team players, dedicated, hardworking, innovative, highly motivated and able to work in a high pressure environment requiring multitasking abilities.

Project Manager
 

The Project Manager will lead JEMS project implementation teams and control JEMS implementation schedule, cost, and ensure satisfactory implementation of the system in various Jhpiego country offices. 

The manager will develop and coordinate project plans; communicate changes and progress; ensure timely completion of JEMS projects within outlined budgets and manage project team activities.

Responsibilities:

• Work with Project heads and Country Directors to prepare project work plans and contribute to the development of new JEMS modules
• Define & manage implementation lifecycle and coordinate documentation as required
• Define project requirements by identifying project milestones, phases and elements; forming project teams and establishing project budget.
• Ensure all project tasks are according to budget and meet all Jhpiego standards, including deadlines, accountability and good governance
• Coordinate with software development team to maintain thorough knowledge of product capabilities and facilitate delivery of project objectives
• Continuously monitor JEMS Help desk requests and ensure timely resolution and make suggestions for systems improvements as required
• Thoroughly understand and communicate JEMS system capability and requirements to appropriate country team members
• Proactively report on project status, issues & risks to management
• Conduct regular status meetings with all stakeholders, keeping the stakeholder’s needs and requirements continuously in view
• Arrange user training and align training with project goals

Requirements:

• Master’s degree in business administration and/or development related studies
• 5 years’ experience in a project management position involving ICT/ ERP implementation in a busy environment
• Extensive knowledge and experience in proficiently handling projects
• Team player with sound experience in people and change management, negotiation and planning
• Exceptional presentation and interpersonal skills including
• Excellent analytical skills with ability to absorb large volumes of technical data and develop concise solutions in addition to translating into non-technical terms
• Highly organized, and able to set, observe, and re-evaluate project priorities

Business Stream Analyst
 

Reporting to the Project Manager, the Business Stream Analyst will to work with users to determine processes that can be automated into the JEMS.

Responsibilities:

• Work closely with Jhpiego Management and Software Development team to identify and maximize opportunities to use information and technology to improve business processes
• Assist Business Stream Leader in automating current business operations into JEMS to support the Jhpiego country offices support and program areas
• Review, analyze, and create detailed documentation of business processes and user needs, including workflow, program functions, and steps required to develop or modify computer programs
• Work with programmers to prototype and carry tests on new products to ensure that the product meet the user requirements and are effective
• Define, develop and implement quality assurance practices and procedures, end user test plans and other QA assessments
• Make recommendations on ways to improve systems by studying current practices; designing any modifications
• Monitor project progress by tracking activity; resolving problems; reporting on progress and recommending actions
• Maintains system protocols by writing and updating procedures

Requirements:

• Master’s degree in business administration and/or development related studies
• 5 years’ experience working in a fast-paced environment
• Knowledge and experience in proficiently handling projects.
• Experience in finance and administration required
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with ability to effectively communicate with senior management, technical staff, as well as non-technical end users
• Excellent analytical skills with ability to absorb large volumes of technical data and develop concise solutions in addition to translating into non-technical terms
• Experience in writing policies, procedures and SOPs
• Excellent computer proficiency particularly working MS Office
• Be of high integrity and have a sense of confidentiality

Software Developer
 

Reporting to the Senior Software Developer, the Software Developer is responsible for designing, developing, installing, maintaining and supporting JEMS software solutions for Jhpiego country offices.

Responsibilities:

• Design new computer programs; analyze requirements; construct workflow charts and diagrams; study system capabilities and write specifications.
• Customize JEMS to meet Jhpiego’s requirements
• Develop additional software into JEMS systems as required
• Provide users with orientation and training on JEMS and other systems developed in-house
• Prepare and maintain all system documentation including user manuals for all systems developed in-house
• Establish and maintain a fault tracking system and respond promptly and professionally to bug and other fault reports
• Conduct continuous system analysis, specification and development to keep JEMS and other systems performing optimally and current with changing requirements and technologies
• Analyze system specifications and translate requirements into task specifications for internal and external co-developers
• Establish appropriate methodologies, processes and standards for application development
• Establish, maintain and document software source code version control system
• Ensure all software is adequately tested and debugged before being released into general use

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science
• MCSD: Application Lifecycle Management
• 5 years’ experience in similar capacity.
• Development of web based applications in ASP.Net, PHP and JavaScript
• Good Understanding of Agile Development Methodology
• Experienced in all aspects of the software development life cycle (SDLC)
• Knowledge and experience in proficiently handling projects
• Excellent organizational skills including the ability to handle a variety of assignments sometimes under pressure of deadlines.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Be of high integrity and have a sense of confidentiality.

Help Desk User Support 

2 Positions 

(Bilingual: English / French)
 

The Help Desk User Support is responsible for JEMS support and call centre and provides supports and, users on-the-job training at the Jhpiego offices globally.

Responsibilities:

• Provision of first level user support for JEMS users and escalating the difficult problems to the technical team
• Escalation of issues and clients requests and follow up as necessary
• Provide on-line and telephone user support to clients across Jhpiego globally
• Identification of routine JEMS user’s application support issues and provision of training for staff as required.
• Providing new JEMS user training to staff as required
• Maintain system and configuration change documentation
• Performing basic diagnostic and recovery routines on network equipment

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree in BIT, Computer Science or related field
• 3 years’ experience in similar capacity
• CompTIA A+ or Network+ Certification
• MCITP: Enterprise Desktop support Technician
• Must be able to speak and write in French
• Knowledge of computer operations, data analysis, database management, and technical support
• Confident user of Windows client operating systems
• Excellent organizational skills including the ability to handle a variety of assignments sometimes under pressure of deadlines.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

Interested applicants should send a CV with three referees and detailed cover letter by email to HR.Kenya@jhpiego.org not later than 20th December 2013. 

Please indicate how your education and experience qualifies you for the position.

Only those selected for interview will be contacted.

Jhpiego is an equal opportunity employer

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IBTCI / MEPS Research Organization(s) Required to Conduct Focus Group Discussions for Somalia based Program Evaluations and Assessments

Research Organization(s) to Conduct Focus Group Discussions for Somalia based Program Evaluations and Assessments
 

IBTCI / MEPS is seeking qualified research organization(s) with operating capabilities in Somaliland and/or Puntland to perform focus group discussions (FGDs) as part of its various program evaluation and assessment work in Somalia. 

It is anticipated that the supplier(s) should be able to carry out 5 to 10 focus groups in Somaliland, Puntland and Mogadishu
 

Capabilities statements (no more than two (2) pages) outlining experience and highlighting similar past assignments must be delivered by 16 December 2013 end of business day local time, via email to: dotieno@ibtci.com with the following subject line “Focus Group Discussions in Somalia”.
 

Submissions should include evidence and supporting documentation relating to above selection criteria, and an illustrative budget specifying comprehensive proposed cost for 8 FG in Hargeisa, Focus Groups (FG) ,8 FG in Garowe and 8 FG in Mogadishu. 

Focus Groups (FG) Full SoW available upon request at: dotieno@ibtci.com.

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IBTCI Somalia Environmental Assessment Short Term Technical Experts Jobs

IBTCI is seeking short term technical experts to support an environmental assessment for Somalia.
 

Requirements: Kenyan experts must have a strong and demonstrated expertise in at least one of the following subject matters: Urban waste management, land use policies and grazing, charcoal production and deforestation, food security and livelihoods, prosopis, toxic waste dumping and disposal, wildlife, and water rehabilitation systems.

 

Strong preference for:

• Experience with environmental assessments
• Experience with policy development
• Experience with program design
• Work experience / expertise on Somalia
• Experience working on USG/USAID funded projects in Somalia or elsewhere
• Somali speaker (an asset only)

Candidates should clearly highlight their technical areas of expertise and the prior experience making them qualified (based on listed criteria above).
 

Cover letter and curriculum vitae should be submitted by 16 December 2013 end of business day local time, to: dotieno@ibtci.com with the following subject line “Environmental Expert for Somalia”. 

Submissions should clearly state in the cover letter which specific technical expertise among those listed above.

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IDRC Programme Assistant (Bilingual in English and French) Job in Nairobi Kenya

Programme Assistant
 

(Bilingual in English and French)
 

IDRC an international organization that supports research in developing countries invites applications for the position of Program Assistant to be based at the regional office (ROSSA) in Nairobi
 

Duties and Responsibilities
 

The right candidate will be responsible for the following duties:
 

Providing a variety of administrative, coordination and logistical services in support of a number of programmes and contribute to their effectiveness by:

• maintaining an in-depth knowledge of the current activities of the relevant programme areas; 
• liaising with other offices of the organisation as well as representatives from other partner institutions; 
• maintaining the programme files, compiling and extracting information from files, publications, organisational databases and other sources; 
• preparing correspondence; 
• coordinating administrative and logistical needs for visitors; 
• assisting supervisors with their travel arrangements; and, 
• giving necessary inputs to the organisation of meetings and conferences.

Personal Specifications:
 

The ideal candidate should meet the following requirements:

• Be in possession of a Degree in Business Administration or its equivalent
• Have at least five years’ experience relevant to the duties outlined above
• Possess good communication skills, both oral and written, and be a good team member
• Display strong analytical and organizational skills
• Have good experience of the internet as well as word processing, spreadsheet and database software
• Demonstrate ability to manage work with minimum supervision

Only candidates who have excellent capacity in both English and French, orally and in writing, should apply.

Interested candidates should forward their applications to the address below including a full CV no later than 31 December 2013: parossa@idrc.ca

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IRDO Resource Mobilization Coordinator Job in Kisumu Kenya

Impact Research and Development Organization (IRDO) is a registered Kenyan Non-Governmental Organization with a main office in Kisumu City, western Kenya and regional offices in Siaya, Kisumu, Migori, Busia, Homabay, Turkana, Uasin Gishu, Nairobi, Trans Nzoia and West Pokot counties. 

IRDO’s principal mandate is to improve community health and development gains by promoting local research and implementing evidence-based public health and development programs that respect and leverage community resources. 

Following the development of its second Strategic & Development Plan (2013-2017), IRDO is looking for a Resource Mobilization Coordinator to take lead in raising resources required to achieve the five strategic goals.
 

Position: Resource Mobilization Coordinator
 

Supervisor: The Director/CEO
 

Location: Kisumu City, western Kenya
 

Job Summary: To take lead in raising resources from international and national donors, foundations, charities, embassies, corporates etc by providing technical advice, guidance and supporting the development of high quality proposals as well as programs and research activities that aligns to IRDO strategic goals.

Key Roles and Responsibilities:

• Lead IRDO in the diversification of its sources of income to support its operations.
• Lead in the coordination of preparation and submission of project proposals.
• Lead in the identification of funding opportunities and support key staff in the preparation and submission of proposals.
• Carry out donor mapping, research, situational analysis of donors to understand their priorities, requirements and preferences.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Social/Behavioural Sciences, Development Studies, Community Health and any other related fields. Holders of Masters degree have an added advantage.
• Demonstrable experience and knowledge of international and national donors, foundations, charities, embassies, corporates etc.
• At least 3 years experience and proven track record of generating income from international and national donors, foundations, charities, embassies, corporates etc.
• Demonstrable experience in planning, writing, reviewing, submitting project proposals, applications and concept notes to potential donors.
• Excellent working knowledge of MS Word, MS Excel, PowerPoint.

Submit applications, complete with CV, copies of certificates and testimonials, names and telephone numbers of three professional referees, current and expected salary, to reach the undersigned not later than 31st December 2013. 

Or Email your applications to: careers@impact-rdo.org.

The Human Resources Officer,
Impact Research and Development Organization
P. O. Box 9171 - 40141
Kisumu.

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HELB ERP Quality Assurance Individual Consultant Job in Kenya

ERP Quality Assurance Individual Consultant

Background: The Higher Education Loans Board was established on the 21st day of July 1995 by Higher Education Loans Board Act, Cap 213A. 

The mandate of the Board is to grant loans to students enrolled in higher education and recover mature loans.
 

As part of the Board’s strategic direction, HELB has kicked off implementation of an Enterprise Resource Planning System that will provide seamless integration of its processes to ensure improved efficiency in service delivery to customers. 

To ensure success of the project, the Board intends to bring on board an individual consultant to perform the role of project quality assurance over the project implementation period.
 

The Position: HELB seeks an individual consultant for a period of six (6) months to carry out quality assurance of the implementation of the new ERP. 

The consultancy will be divided into two phases I and II. 

The Consultant will work closely with the ERP Project team, Internal Audit & Risk Management and ICT functions and will be expected to provide reports to senior management and the board at predetermined frequencies. 

The consultant will work with a variety of individuals including analysts, developers, system users, and project management office. 

The primary focus of the ERP Quality Assurance Consultant will be to monitor and provide assurance on development, implementation, and documentation all testing activities, including test planning, test documentation, test execution, defect tracking and reporting, including follow-up and issue resolution.

Key Responsibilities:
 

Responsibilities and essential job functions include but are not limited to the following:

• Develop quality assurance guidelines and plan/ strategy for the project.
• Manage the quality assurance activities for ERP project development, user training, system and user testing and migration phases.
• Provide leadership and consulting on quality assurance methodologies.
• Provide status reports to HELB Management and the Board where quality as per predefined standards/ requirements are not being met, including the remediation plans agreed with the Service Delivery leader(s), and track to completion.
• Ensure requirements and design objects undergo reviews to proactively validate appropriate applicability, accuracy, feasibility, usability, clarity, and testability.
• Manage the development and maintenance of quality assurance test plans, scenarios, cases and scripts.
• Monitor progress of testing and make necessary changes to test plans, cases and scripts to ensure that quality standards and production deadlines are met.
• Responsible for defining and maintaining quality assurance testing best practices, initiates and documents processes and procedures improvements.
• Lead the continuous improvement of quality assurance practices, tools and methodologies.
• Assesses impacts on related business, functional, development and test teams.
• Researches and recommends changes required on technology and processes.
• Monitor and communicate progress of overall quality assurance activities and recommends changes to the strategies and processes to ensure that quality standards and practices are being followed.
• Focus on controlling project risks
• Undertake post implementation analysis to facilitate Continual Improvement

Qualifications, Skills and Experience

• An advanced degree in Information Technology or Project Management (with a bias on IT Projects)
• Working experience in SQL and Oracle environment.
• At least seven (7) years’ experience in ERP requirements definition, development or testing with creation and execution of quality assurance test plans scenarios, cases, checklists and scripts.
• Demonstrate collaboration on project teams and interaction with project managers, business and functional analysts, developers and the business community directly related to quality assurance responsibilities and roles.
• Experience with programming languages and script development.
• Demonstrate test management processes and technical skills, including an understanding of manual and automated test execution and performance related tools.
• Demonstrate knowledge using version control and defect tracking methods, including an understanding of associated tools.
• Knowledge of project management skills, including an understanding of project management processes and related tools.
• Knowledge of application software development life cycle concepts, lean and agile best practices, environment and configuration management, and test management methodologies and practices.
• Knowledge in data migration planning, execution and monitoring.
• Be a team player with the ability to network with project staff to obtain high standard of performance.

Remuneration: The consultant is expected to quote the expected remuneration for each man-day on the project.

If you believe you can clearly demonstrate your abilities to meet the criteria given above, please send your application, detailed CV, relevant copies of testimonials and certificates, your date time contact, and contacts of three referees, so as to reach the office of chief Executive Officer on the contact below and not later that 13th December, 2013.

CEO/Board Secretary
Higher Education Loans Board
P.O. Box 69489-00400,

Nairobi

Email Address: recruitment@helb.co.ke

Only shortlisted Consultants will be contacted.

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Unilever Tea Kenya Limited Leaf Inspectors Jobs in Kericho

Vacancy Code: VA/2014/B5303/6204
 

Position Title: Assistant Quantity Surveyor
 

Department / Office: AFO, KEOH, Kenya
 

Duty Station: Nairobi, Kenya
 

Contract Type: Local ICA Support
 

Contract Level: LICA-5
 

Duration: 1 Year (renewable subject to performance and availability of funds) 

United Nations Core Values: Integrity, Professionalism, Respect for Diversity

Background Information - UNOPS

UNOPS mission is to serve people in need by expanding the ability of the United Nations, governments and other partners to manage projects, infrastructure and procurement in a sustainable and efficient manner.

Within these three core areas of expertise, UNOPS provides its partners with advisory, implementation and transactional services, with projects ranging from building schools and hospitals, to procuring goods and services and training local personnel. 

UNOPS works closely with governments and communities to ensure increased economic, social and environmental sustainability for the projects we support, with a focus on developing national capacity.

Working in some of the world’s most challenging environments, our vision is to advance sustainable implementation practices in development, humanitarian and peacebuilding contexts, always satisfying or surpassing partner expectations.

We employ more than 6,000 personnel and on behalf of our partners create thousands more work opportunities in local communities. Through our headquarters in Copenhagen, Denmark and a network of offices, we oversee activities in more than 80 countries.
  
Background Information - Kenya

Kenya

UNOPS Kenya Operational Hub (KEOH) has over twenty years of experience working in East Africa, including large scale infrastructure projects. With a flexible and responsive presence throughout the region, UNOPS is able to scale up rapidly, through various mechanisms into high risk areas which have proven to be beneficial to partners.

KEOH has its own Physical Infrastructure Unit (PIU) which consists of design production office and engineering project management cell, consisting of civil, structural, M&E engineers, architects, design draftsmen and quantity surveyors. This team is supported by its own in-house procurement specialists and logistics support group who perform the tendering and admin support for all projects undertaken by the PIU. 

The PIU is providing design and implementation support via its team of site engineers based in Kenya, Burundi, Seychelles and throughout Somalia. All design drawings, specifications, bills of quantity and tender documentation are prepared in-house to ensure the highest quality, standards and contractual transparency.
 

Background Information - Job-specific

KEOH-PIU offers services that are complimentary to the front end of any physical infrastructure project including, feasibility studies, construction assessments, developing standard systems and manuals for infrastructure development with local government counterparts, detailed construction design and documentation with BOQ’s and specification. 

It offers complete turnkey solutions to serve its clients’ needs.

Functional Responsibilities
The Assistant Quantity Surveyor shall be responsible for assisting the Quantity Surveyor to ensure timely, cost effective and quality delivery of bill of quantities for projects.

He/she will report to the PIU Deputy Manager and will be required to undertake the following tasks;

• Taking off quantities from architectural and structural drawings
• Assist in the preparation of preliminary cost estimates
• Assist in the preparation of detailed BOQs
• Assist in preparation of valuations for contractors’ payments
• Assist with the valuation of variations for ongoing construction jobs
• Assist in collecting and maintaining construction cost data
• Keep an updated filing system for PIU construction contract documentation

Competencies

• Knowledge and capacity to prepare Bills of Quantities for building works to professional and accurate standards.
• Good team player attitude.
• Ability to follow instructions precisely and work in a team to support the delivery of successful projects.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet strict deadlines.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Excellent written and spoken English.
• Familiarity with relevant Quantity Surveying software’s.

Education

• A Bachelors degree in the relevant field is required

Experience

• At least 1 years of relevant experience is required
• Experience working with UN or other Humanitarian/Development agencies an asset
• Experience working in a busy Engineering environment will be well regarded

Contract type, level and duration

• Contract type: Local ICA
• Contract level: LICA 5
• Contract duration: 1 Year (renewable subject to performance and availability of funds)

For more details about the ICA contractual modality, please follow this link:
https://www.unops.org/english/Opportunities/job-opportunities/what-we-offer/Pages/Individual-Contractor-Agreements.aspx
 

Additional Considerations

• Please note that the closing date is midnight Copenhagen time (CET)
• Applications received after the closing date will not be considered.
• Only those candidates that are short-listed for interviews will be notified.
• Qualified female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.
• For staff positions UNOPS reserves the right to appoint a candidate at a lower level than the advertised level of the post
• The incumbent is responsible to abide by security policies, administrative instructions, plans and procedures of the UN Security Management System and that of UNOPS. 

CLICK HERE to apply online

Deadline: 14th Nov 2014

It is the policy of UNOPS to conduct background checks on all potential recruits/interns.

Recruitment/internship in UNOPS is contingent on the results of such checks.

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