National Housing Corporation Consultancy Services for Perception Survey and Risk Assessment on Corruption Levels in the Corporation Invitation to Tender

Invitation to Tender
 

Provision of Consultancy Services for Perception Survey and Risk Assessment on Corruption Levels in the Corporation

National Housing Corporation (NHC) is a statutory body constituted under the Housing Act Cap 117 Laws of Kenya and is the principle agency for housing implementation in the country. 

The Corporation has a total workforce of 261 employees and wishes to carry out perception survey and risk assessment on corruption levels in the Corporation. 

The Corporation invites Kenyan registered Consultants/firms with relevant qualification and experience to submit Technical and Financial proposals to undertake this exercise

The selected consultant will be required to:-
 

(i) Undertake a perception survey to establish the Prevalence (Index) of corruption within NHC.
 

(ii) Establish areas within the Corporation that are vulnerable to the vice and undertake a risk assessment.
 

(iii) Recommend /propose to NHC Corruption Prevention Committee (CPC) appropriate strategies and interventions be put in place to curb the vice.
 

(iv) Develop evaluation instruments in this area to assist the Corporation Prevention Committee measure/monitor/evaluate the implementation of the programme.
 

(v) Assess the implementation of anti-corruption programme within the Corporation and provide suggestions for improvement.
 

(vi) Prepare and present a detailed report on the above to the Corruption Prevention Committee and Management.
 

Mandatory Requirements from Consultants:

• All consultants must submit all the statutory requirements including Registration Certificates, Valid Tax Compliance Certificate from KRA etc
• Companies must have over Five years experience in similar assignments.
• A justification as to why your firm should be awarded the project.
• Reference of similar projects undertaken over the last five years including a brief description of the projects undertaken.
• Details of principal resource personnel to be deployed in the project.

Complete tender documents detailing the tender requirements are available from the Procurement Office 11th floor - NHC House upon payment of non- refundable fee of KSHS 1,000 per set of documents, evidenced by an official receipt. 

Payments shall be made in bankers cheque in the Payment section on Ground floor, NHC House, anytime between 08.00am and 03.30 pm on week days.

Complete Tender documents in a plain sealed envelope and clearly marked: TENDER NO.NHC/PS/429/2014 “CONSULTANCY SERVICES FOR PERCEPTION SURVEY AND RISK ASSESSMENT ON CORRUPTION LEVELS IN CORPORATION” and should be addressed to:
 

The Managing Director
National Housing Corporation
P. O. BOX 30257-00100 

Nairobi

And be deposited in the Tender Box located on the 11th Floor, NHC House on or before 20th March 2014 at 11.00 am. Any bid received after 11.00 am will be returned un-opened. 

All Technical Proposals will be opened immediately in the conference room 10th floor – NHC House, in the presence of bidders or their representatives who choose to attend.

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National Housing Corporation Provision of Team Building Services Invitation to Tender

Invitation to Tender
 

Provision of Team Building Services
 

National Housing Corporation (NHC) is a statutory body constituted under the Housing Act Cap 117 Laws of Kenya and is the principle agency for housing implementation in the country. 

The Corporation has a total workforce of 261 employees and wishes to mount a comprehensive team building exercise and invites appropriate proposals from eligible firms in this field.

The programme will cover all employees and will be in groups of 20-25 members per session. 

The Corporation is therefore seeking suitably qualified trainers to understudy the operations of the Corporation and come up with a custom team building exercise. 

The objective of this training is to build team work, cohesion and bonding among employees and create teams that embrace a positive approach towards work.

The selected service provider will be required:-
 

(i) To understudy the operations of the corporation and come up with appropriate team building proposals befitting the needs of NHC employees.
 

(ii) To undertake team building training for the employees with an emphasis on: -
 

(a) Inculcating a culture that embraces team work, creates synergy and team cohesion in the workplace.
 

(b) Promoting group-process approach in the undertaking of functions.
 

(c) Impartation of leadership qualities, problem solving skills, customer focus and effective collaboration in a team environment
 

(d) Communication skills and use of appropriate language within the group set up.
 

(e) Inspiring employees towards self motivation, positive imaging and creation of a drive to succeed through a motivational session, experiential programmes and role playing.
 

(iii) Recommend to Management appropriate interventions based on best practices to enable the Corporation benchmark in a bid to improve its teamwork.
 

(iv) Prepare a training implementation report to Management.
 

The service provider will also be expected to:
 

(a) Hold pre training meetings with the heads of divisions and units to prepare for the activities
 

(b) Propose a suitable venue for the programme and work out the appropriate logistics and concepts for the programme
 

(c) Provide all the props and equipment for the programme, provide the facilitators whose cost must be inbuilt in the charges
 

(d) individual sessions should be for one to two days
 

Mandatory Requirements from Consultants:

• All consultants must submit all the statutory requirements including Registration Certificates, Valid Tax Compliance Certificate from KRA etc
• Companies must have over Five years experience in similar assignments.
• A justification as to why your firm should be awarded the project.
• Reference of similar projects undertaken over the last five years including a brief description of the projects undertaken.
• Details of principal resource personnel to be deployed in the project

Complete tender documents detailing the tender requirements are available from the Procurement Office 11th floor - NHC House upon payment of non- refundable fee of KSHS 1,000 per set of documents, evidenced by an official receipt. 

Payments shall be made in bankers cheque in the Payment section on Ground floor, NHC House, anytime between 08.00am and 03.30 pm on week days.

Complete Tender documents in a plain sealed envelope and clearly marked: TENDER NO.NHC/TBT/428/2014 “PROVISION OF TEAM BUILDING TRAINING SERVICES” should be addressed to:
 

The Managing Director
National Housing Corporation
P O BOX 30257-00100 

Nairobi

And be deposited in the Tender Box located on the 11th Floor, NHC House on or before 20th March 2014 at 11.00 am. 

Any bid received after 11.00am will be returned un-opened.

Tenders will be opened immediately in the conference room 10th floor – NHC House, in the presence of bidders or their representatives who choose to attend.

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The National Museums of Kenya Call for Artworks for JKIA Terminal 4

Call for Artworks
Tender No: NMK AW/JKIA/1/3/014

The National Museums of Kenya invites tenders from interested and competent Artists to create five (5) original artworks for public displays in the newly constructed Terminal Four (4) at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA).

The Art Installation includes the following:

1. Glass and Tile Mosaics.
2. African Masks Artwork.
3. Sculptural Artworks in wood and other materials.

Eligible artists may obtain detailed tender documents from the Head of Procurement Office at NMK Headquarters, Museum Hill Road between 9.00 a.m – 4.30 p.m upon payment of non-refundable fee of Ksh.1,000 for each set of Tender document. 

This amount is payable in cash or Bankers cheque at the Cash Office. 

Duly completed Tender documents should be submitted in a Plain sealed envelope with the tender name and reference number clearly marked and addressed to:

Director General
National Museums of Kenya
P. O. Box 40658, 00100
Nairobi

and deposited in the Tender Box located a the Louise Leakey Building reception area on 18th March, 2014 by 12.00 p.m.

Bids shall be opened soon after closing at the Old Board Room in the presence of artists who choose to attend.

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Qatar Airways Expression of Interest for Provision of IT Support Services in Kenya

Expression of Interest for Provision of IT Support Services in Kenya

Qatar Airways is the national carrier of the State of Qatar. 

Qatar Airways is one of the fastest growing  airlines operating one of the youngest fleets in the world. 

Qatar Airways is looking for an IT support company to offer support services in Kenya (Town and Airport office).
 

The scope of work includes:-

• System support - Installation of hardware and software as required by Qatar Airways and rectification of faults.
• Incident/Problem/Change Management of Production Systems - Includes replacement of existing systems with new standards and versions.
• Third Party co-ordination - Coordinate with third parties for equipment and software which is faulty and under warranty or otherwise.
• Anti-virus / Spyware - Ensure all systems are updated with latest Qatar airways corporate Antivirus Software & its pattern files and clean if infected.
• Documentation - Document any system installation (Hardware/Software) and related process and also maintain authorization request forms for new user and staff leaving Qatar Airways.
• Ability to retrieve monthly support call logs.
• General support and maintenance call-outs - This includes semiannual cleaning and blowing of all equipment’s.

Currently we have the following Equipment’s

 

 

We are looking for unlimited support services for the above services. 

The quotation should include  VAT and other applicable taxes (if any).

Qualification

• The firm / company should have over five (5 yrs) experience in IT Support.
• The firm should have a good understanding of airline applications.
• The submitted proposal should have company profile including companies that it has supported before.
• The proposal should also provide the profile of the key management staff and their qualifications.

Kindly send your proposals to Sameer Khan (skhan@qatarairways.com.qa) and Sameer Butt 
(sbutt@ke.qatarairways.com) on or before 11 March 2014.

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Abt Associates Information, Education and Communication (IEC) Officer Job in Kisumu Kenya

Abt Associates Inc. is a US-based registered Company in Kenya with project offices in Nairobi and Kisumu. 

The Abt IRS2 project provides support to the health sector by implementing a three year indoor residual spraying (IRS) malaria prevention project funded by USAID.  

The Company is inviting Kenyan applicants qualified inInformation, Education and Communication (IEC) Officer for their Kisumu based office.  

The IEC Officer will oversee community mobilization and public communication initiatives before and during IRS spray operations in western Kenya.

Specific duties and responsibilities include:

• Develop and review IEC/BCC messages/materials in collaboration with project staff and other stakeholders, including, the Malaria Control Unit of the Ministry of Health and County Health Management Teams.
• Draw IRS mobilization and spray schedules in coordination with county leadership.
• Work through community health workers and other relevant stakeholders to conduct door-to-door community mobilization, awareness and sensitization on IRS.
• Coordinate and participate in interactive Radio talk shows for maximum coverage of IRS.

Qualification requirements include:

• Masters Degree in Communications, Public Health, Community Health, Environmental Studies, or other relevant field.
• At least 6 years of relevant professional experience in communications, community outreach, or public education.  Previous IRS or community education experience desirable.
• Excellent interpersonal communication and organizational skills.
• Excellent computer skills, including Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
• English language fluency.

Application procedure:
 

Those who qualify and are interested should send (or deliver) an application letter and detailed curriculum vitae (CV) providing details of 3 work related referees to:

Email: Kenya_IRSJobs@abtassoc.com

Apply not later than 24th March, 2014

Disclaimer 
 

Only short-listed candidates will be contacted directly. 
 

Abt is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
 

Abt considers all applicants on the basis of merit without regard to sex, religion, sexual orientation, age, marital status or disability.
 

Abt does not charge any fees at any stage of the recruitment process.

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Euphrasia Women Centre Finance and Administration Officer Job in Nairobi Kenya

Urgent Vacant Position: Finance and Administration Officer 

Our client, the Euphrasia Women Centre (EWC) which is a project of good shepherd sisters that is dedicated to promotion and development of dignity and sense of worth for girls, women and their children through dignified work is seeking to fill the position of a finance and administration officer who is highly competent, proactive and committed. 

The centre located in South B, runs a skills training, income generation and rescue programs for disadvantaged girls and women.

Key Responsibilities: 

• Keeping and updating financial records into an accounting system
• Introducing and implementing financial management procedures and guidelines
• Development, updating/reviewing and monitoring budgets as well as monitoring actual costs against budgets
• Financial reporting- management reports as well as donor reports
• Building the capacity of other staff in financial management
• Petty cash management
• Assisting the directress in various administrative issues
• Assisting in procurement
• Sales administration, both locally and international sales- receiving and processing of purchase orders, invoicing and maintaining good customer relations.
• Assisting/empowering the sales and production units in keeping clear records on inventories and sales.

Requirements

• A minimum qualification of CPA 2
• Relevant experience (both in finance and administration) in an NGO set up
• Leadership and business skills and willingness to empower others
• Good attitude to work and people
• Good communication skills
• Interest and commitment in working with the poor marginalized  women/girls and children

To express your interest please forward your CV and letter of application, on or before 7th March 2014.

Send your application and CV to recruitment@postureconsulting.com giving details of your current/previous gross salary.

Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.

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Accounts & Administration Officer Job in Nairobi Kenya

A construction firm is seeking a qualified female candidate to fill the position of Accounts & Administration Officer. 

The position is based in Nairobi and will report to the Executive Director.

Duties & Responsibilities;
 

Accounting duties

• Preparing monthly accounts P& L ,balance sheet and cash flow statements from the trial balance
• Prepares and dispatches invoices to clients in a timely manner
• Correctly and timely enters invoices in the system
• Manage accounts payables and receivables
• Manages petty cash
• Prepares timely cost  and revenue reports
• Carries out banking errands e.g. act as banking agent, bank reconciliation etc.
• Handles are statutory taxes requirements on behalf of the company.
• Ensures proper documentation is maintained for all transactions.
• Payroll management
• Other related roles

Administration duties

• Provides office management support e.g. overseeing office cleanliness, Procurement of office supplies, timely payment of office bills, Filling tenders etc.
• Provides secretarial support to the Executive Director
• Liaising and working closely with clients, suppliers and other stake holders
• Employees contract management i.e. renewal and issuance of contracts on the approved templates etc.
• Other related duties as assigned from time to time.

HR Duties;

• Support the Managing director with the day to day HR management services of the office – attendance, payroll, employment agreements etc

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree  and relevant accounting qualification or  CPA 6  graduate with a KCSE minimum qualification of a B Minus
• At least 3 years’ experience carrying out similar roles
• Proficient  in the use of Ms. office and  quick books
• Approachable, positive ,friendly  and has proactive customer service philosophy
• Generally pleasant demeanor and highly developed interpersonal skills.

Suitable candidates should email an application letter and Curriculum Vitae with three referees to aesl@amityengineering.com  and cc recruiteramity@gmail.com by Close of Business on Monday, 10th March 2014. 

We regret that only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

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Relationship Officer Job in Kenya

Our client, a fastest growing international micro-finance seeks qualified and experienced  people to  urgently fill the above position in the following locations: Eldoret, Thika Meru, Mtwapa, Malindi, Maua, Kakamega and Nyahururu

Main Purpose of the Job:

To contribute to the profitability of the branch by effectively achieving set sales targets through actively and proactively identifying sales opportunities;
 

To keep the portfolio at risk at the acceptable minimum through actively following up on all clients for timely repayments;
 

To proactively and continuously deliver service excellence.

Minimum Education Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field will be preferred
• Computer Literacy

Minimum Required Experience (2 years as spread as shown below)

1 year sales experience  in a micro-finance/ bank /insurance a must
 

1 year sales experience from any other sector

Key Performance Areas:
Production / Sales

• To manage own sales production performance and implementing corrective actions to achieve target objectives;
• Proactively driving sales through a combination of advertising, customer referrals and viral marketing (word of mouth).
• Ensure that you contribute to the profitability of the branch by meeting individual sales targets set by management;
• Effectively achieving set sales targets by actively and proactively identifying of opportunities;
• Attend the daily planning and review meetings.

Other Key Performance Areas are;

• Marketing of loans
• Loan appraisals
• Collections
• Portfolio management
• Administration of loans
• Customer relationship management
• Maintaining an excellent corporate image

Qualified candidate should send their CV to frank.vacancies@yahoo.com and cc to Hresourcefrank@yahoo.com clearly indicating their preferred location on the subject line.

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Personal Assistant / Secretary Job in Thika Kenya

A small manufacturing business in Thika is looking for a Secretaryto handle the secretarial duties and book keeping functions. 
 

Requirements

• A holder of a Diploma in a business course.
• She should have experience having worked in a busy office, performing all-round secretarial duties.
• She should have excellent verbal, written communication and interpersonal skills.
• She should be able to manage time efficiently, work well under pressure and be able to multi-task.
• She should be good with report writing and able to manage office duties with efficiency and keep deadlines.
• She should be a fast learner.
• She should have a basic Accounting skills and able to do book keeping and manage basic accounting duties for the company.
• You should be aged from 20 - 35.

This position demands working long hours and flexibility. 

Salary will be between 10,000 - 15,000/=

Kindly send your application with a short written testimonial of your greatest achievement (at Most Half a page) and expected salary to bayridgeconsult@gmail.com by 7th March, 2014.

Note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. 

The candidate will be based in Thika.

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JForce Entrepreneur Job in Kenya

Job title: JForce Entrepreneur
 

Prepared by: Jumia Head of Sales
 

Company Information: JForce is a program designed to empower and enrich entrepreneurs through online shopping (E-Commerce) in partnership with Jumia Kenya one of the country largest online store.
 

This is a part time job. 

Major Purpose: Successful candidates will take part in a business start-up program created and supported by Jumia Kenya. The program includes entrepreneurship training as well as practical business creation.

Business owners may also apply for a chance to expand and grow their business.

Key responsibilities & result areas

• Attend training sessions
• Apply learning’s to generate sales
• Ensure quality customer care
• Grow completely independent business

Personal & Managerial Attributes

• Leadership ability
• Team work
• Understanding how to develop and implement business strategies
• Smart, creative and innovative
• Honest and strong work ethics and integrity
• Well-organised; Ability to multi-task
• Entrepreneurship skills

Send Application to jforce@jumia.co.ke

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VSIO Writers Jobs in Kenya

VSIO Writers has been involved in the creation of high quality articles for 3 years now for clients from all over the world. 

We are currently looking to add at least 10 experienced article writers to our team. 

Please apply only if you meet the following criteria:

• Must have at least 2 years experience working as an article writer.
• Can be able to write at least five 500 word articles per day.
• Can write in impeccable grammar.
• Able to submit error-free articles.
• Must be able to meet strict deadlines.
• Must have a stable internet connection.
• Must be a self-driven individual with a passion for writing.

Payment is shs 250 per 500 words paid every 2 weeks. 

If interested, please send at least two article samples to vsiowriters@gmail.com

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Experienced Academic Writers Jobs

We are seeking to recruit graduates to write academic papers / essays in all fields.

Working hours: At Night

Requirement:

1. Ability to work at odd hours
2. Ability to work under no supervision
3. Excellent command in written English
4. Have knowledge of the writing styles
5. Access to an internet enabled computer

We pay via M-Pesa

If you meet the criterion and interested, send 3 samples of your previous writings to inventwriter@gmail.com to start working immediately.

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Audit Managers and Audit Seniors Jobs in Nairobi Kenya

An established, dynamic audit firm is looking for Audit Managers and Audit Seniors for its Nairobi office. 

HSW’s approach to audits is tailored to address risk, the particular industry sector and client’s operating systems and structures. 

Applicants should therefore  combine technical audit knowledge with other skills in tax, risk management & IT. 

Audit Managers 
 

Responsibilities: 

• Manage and supervise the execution of audits
• Identify and recommend needed improvements in client systems
• Work with partners and other managers on staff deployment and development
• Provide guidance on a wide array of advisory, accounting and tax issues

Qualifications:

• Seven years audit experience with demonstrated supervisory experience
• University degree and qualified accountant (CPA, ACCA, ACA)
• Applied working knowledge of ISA and IFRS
• Be aware of emerging audit methodologies and technical accounting issues
• Professional manner and excellent communication skills (written and verbal)
• Dynamic, vibrant and good with people
• CISA qualification and knowledge of auditing software will be an added advantage.

Audit Seniors
 

Responsibilities:

• Execution of audit assignments
• Identify and recommend needed improvements in client systems
• Work on staff deployment and development
• Provide guidance on a wide array of advisory, accounting and tax issues

Qualifications:

• Five years audit experience
• University degree and qualified accountant (CPA, ACCA, ACA)
• Applied working knowledge of ISA and IFRS
• Professional manner and excellent communication skills (written and verbal)
• Dynamic, vibrant and good with people
• Ability to carry out audits with minimal supervision
• CISA qualification and knowledge of auditing software will be an added advantage

HSW Consulting Ltd, the consulting arm, is also looking for experienced consultants in HR, Training, Procurement, M&E and other areas.

If you meet these requirements, please apply to the address below or by email to info@henrysmithwilson.org by 11th March 2014.

Henry Smith & Wilson 
Kalson Towers 6th Floor, Crescent Road 
Parklands (opp MP Shah Hosp)
PO Box 9937-00100, Nairobi, Kenya
(incorporating HSW Consulting Ltd)

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