Teaching Jobs at Inoorero University Jobs in Kenya

  IU wishes to recruit experienced lecturers in the following disciplines:

1. Mathematics

2. Library & Information Science

Overall Purpose of the Job

To design, develop and deliver a range of programmes at Certificate, Diploma and Degree level for teaching at Inoorero University, in order to enable students to complete their studies successfully, and to determine, develop and carry out relevant independent research projects to extend knowledge in the appropriate subject area.

Responsibilities

Strategic Integration

• Promote the Vision and Mission of the University and implement the University Strategic Plan.
• Contribute to the development of research strategies

Teaching and Learning:

• Design, develop and deliver a range of programmes of study (sometimes for entirely new courses) at various levels.
• Review and update, where necessary, course content on regular basis.
• Develop and apply innovative and appropriate teaching techniques including e-learning and to prepare materials that create interest, understanding and enthusiasm among students
• Ensure that course design, content and delivery comply with quality standards and regulations of the department as well as Universities regulations and the Equal Opportunities and Diversity Policy
• Offer advisory interventions to students on their performance, employment market trends and career development
• Engage in continuous professional development
• Promote the spirit of innovation and entrepreneurship and interaction of students with industry partners in learning and innovation.

Research:

• Determine relevant research objectives and prepare research proposals
• Identify sources of funding and oversee the process of securing funds
• Carry out independent research towards acquiring higher academic qualifications
• Write or contribute to publications or disseminate research findings using appropriate media

Communication:

• Disseminate conceptual and complex ideas to a wide variety of audiences using appropriate media methods to promote understanding

Knowledge, Experience & Qualifications

Educational Qualifications:

• PhD in relevant field or Masters Degree

Professional Qualifications:

Professional qualifications relevant to subject area

Working Experience:

PhD degree holder:

• Publications in one’s area of specialization and professional qualification relevant to subject area will be an added advantage.

Masters Degree holder:

• At least five years teaching experience at University level,
• At least three publications in reputable journals or two University level books in one’s area of specialization

Competencies

• Effective initiative facilitation and team leadership skills
• Structured problem solving
• Good interpersonal and communication skills
• Good leadership, coordination, planning and organizational skills
• Proactive, initiative, with good networking, negotiation and collaborative skills
• Ability to perform and foster team work
• IT proficiency.

How to Apply

You may apply by emailing your CV and application letter to recruitment@iu.ac.ke

The closing date for this application is 24 June 2011.

Please note that no paper applications will be considered.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

IU is an equal opportunity employer.

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RTI International Procurement Job in Kenya

RTI International is one of the world’s leading research institutes, dedicated to improving the human condition by turning knowledge into practice.

Our staff of more than 4,000 provides research and technical expertise to governments and businesses in more than 40 countries in the areas of health and pharmaceuticals, education and training, surveys and statistics, advanced technology, international development, economic and social policy, energy and the environment, and laboratory and chemistry services.

The Senior Procurement Specialist will act as a primary resource to ensure that all project and corporate purchases are made according to RTI/USAID/FAR rules and regulations as well as aligned with strategic sourcing initiatives where global agreements/contracts are available.

This position will be located in the RTI Regional Office, Nairobi Kenya.

Responsibilities:

·       Conduct training on a regular basis for regional office and project staff regarding subcontracts and procurement, local procurement policy, sourcing, contracting responsibilities, ethics and general guidelines on property management.

·       Serve as primary point of contact for management and administration of leases with respect to of. Effectively interpret, train and communicate RTI Procurement Policies and Procedures to project and Regional office staff.

·       Review procurement files for compliance with RTI and Federal/USAID requirements including supplier identification, competition, source justification and/or price reasonableness.

·       Verify that all procurements are approved and executed in accordance with applicable Federal regulations and RTI Procurement Policies and Procedures. Assist and provide oversight to sourcing in support of project activities on an as-needed basis.

·       Identify and develop qualified suppliers for a broad range of commodities and services in support of project activities with the goal of undertaking enhanced supplier surveillance functions.

·       Provide on-site operational assistance for projects during mobilization/implementation period and as-needed for other major procurement activities; provide demobilization/closeout support as needed.

·       Conduct training on a regular basis for regional office and project staff regarding subcontracts and procurement, local procurement policy, sourcing, contracting responsibilities, ethics and general guidelines on property management.

·       Review procurement files for compliance with RTI and Federal/USAID requirements including supplier identification, competition, source justification and/or price reasonableness.

·       Verify that all procurements are approved and executed in accordance with applicable Federal regulations and RTI Procurement Policies and Procedures. Assist and provide oversight to sourcing in support of project activities on an as-needed basis.

·       Coordinate with Accounts Payable and applicable project staff, as needed, to resolve supplier issues concerning invoicing and payments issues.

·       Identify and develop qualified suppliers for a broad range of commodities and services in support of project activities with the goal of undertaking enhanced supplier surveillance functions. Draft, negotiate and finalize all types of contractual correspondence and documents within signature authority.

·       Provide on-site operational assistance for projects during mobilization/implementation period and as-needed for other major procurement activities; provide demobilization/closeout support as needed.

·       Serve as primary point of contact for management and administration of leases with respect to office, residential, warehouse and equipment requirements for Africa.

·       Assist in the development of non expendable property budget approval (including competition requirements); develop notifications for subcontracting activities; submit waivers up to and including lease vs purchase analysis and US source and origin sourcing.

·       Support regional office operations by engaging in purchasing agreements with local suppliers and service agreements for facility and equipment maintenance.

·       Enter and maintain procurement commitments in RTI’s finance and accounting systems; provide support to field offices for procurement activities and review monthly project activity reports in coordination with compliance responsibilities.

·       Facilitate and develop RTI’s logistics capacity with regard to inventory management, warehousing, property control to enhance project activities.

Minimum Requirement:

·       Bachelor’s degree plus three to five (3-5) years of related experience; Master’s degree (law or business) strongly suggested; Legal background and experience a plus.

·       Must be a Kenyan citizen or a resident who is legally and operationally able to work in Nairobi, Kenya to be considered for this position.

·       Knowledge of procurement/contracts principles and terminology as well as basics of contracts administration and finance or accounting. General background, understanding of and experience with various procurement and/or logistics activities.

·       Knowledge of, and experience with, the use and interpretation of regulatory material such as the Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR), Agency Supplementary Regulations (especially various USAID regulations and policies), Code of Federal Regulations, and Uniform Commercial Code.

·       Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers, supervisor, project staff, and clients. Proficient interpersonal, oral and written communication skills.

·       Ability to perform duties that require close attention to detail, to prioritize workload and follow tasks through to completion.

·       Ability to work independently within scope of job description. Basic math and computer skills.

Qualified candidates should submit their cover letter and up-to-date CV to kenyaoffice@rti.org, addressed to the attention of Senior Procurement Specialist.

Only short listed candidates will be contacted.

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APDK Training Coordinator Job in Kenya

The Association for the Physically Disabled of Kenya (APDK) in partnership with CBM is implementing a four year disability program funded by the European Union (EU).

The Objective of the program is to reduce the prevalence of disabilities and mitigate the effect of impairments by increasing community awareness, strengthening maternal and newborn care and providing comprehensive early intervention services.

Job Summary:

Based in Nairobi, the incumbent will provide coordination and technical assistance and organize trainings, meetings and workshops in liaison with the APDK national Branch Coordinators and government staff.

Key Responsibilities:

·       Develop appropriate training materials for various target groups

·       Identifying training needs and source/research for appropriate materials

·       Coordinate national and branch trainings, workshops and/or meetings.

·       Manage training budgets and ensure proper accounting

·       Supervision at the various trainings and provide assistance in ToT facilitation

·       Collecting data on trainings and write reports

·       Liaise with MOMS and other Health Training Institutions on development of training

·       Assist the management team in other assignments as required

Qualifications

·       Basic Degree on Health related field or Social Services

·       Higher diploma in Health/Medical Education will be an added advantage

·       2 years experience in conducting trainings for health workers/communities

·       Knowledgeable on government training standards for health workers

·       Computer literate, a elf motivated team player and resourceful

Qualified candidates should send their detailed CVs, applications, copy of certificates and testimonials to:

The National Director,
Association for the Physically Disabled of Kenya, (APDK)
P O Box 46747 – 00100, Nairobi
Email: nat@apdk.org

on or before 30th June 2011.

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VSO Programme Support Officer Job in Kenya

Voluntary Service Overseas (VSO) is an international federation of a member organizations working in development through volunteers to fight poverty and disadvantage.

VSO Jitolee is a member of the VSO federation based in Nairobi with an East African regional mandate to promote volunteerism and recruit skilled professionals from Kenya and Uganda to serve as volunteers in VSO programmes in 44 countries in Africa, Asia, the Pacific, Latin America and the Caribbean.

In addition, VSO Jitolee contributes to Kenya’s national development through international volunteers who work with local partners across the country in the areas of disability, secure livelihoods and health.

VSO Jitolee is an independent INGO registered in Kenya and governed by a local board.

We are looking for a highly motivated individual to coordinate administrative and programme implementation activities for VSO J country programmes.

As a Programme Support Officer, your key performance indicators will include:

·       Demonstrable high standard of organized and resourced workshops, events, meetings and forums

·       Accessible, up to date documentations on Programme Area reviews and workshop reports which are relevantly disseminated and shared

·       Well maintained updated cycle list and demonstrable evidence that all relevant documentation are up to date and obtained by required deadlines

·       Increased level of satisfaction of volunteers and partners resulting from provision of information, guidance to access of updated information

·       Support to partnership development processes including pre-selection of partners, rapporteuring during programme meetings

·       Provision of effective follow up to volunteer settlement

·       Synchronized programmes calendar with the organizational one.

The successful applicant will have:

·       A bachelor’s degree preferably in the social sciences and at least 1 year relevant experience programme/project administration

·       Proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office applications

·       Good written and oral communication

·       Evidence of effective problem solving and organisational skills with attention to detail

·       Evidence of unquestionable integrity and openness to learning

·       A good team player with a high degree of personal commitment, a capacity to influence volunteers, managers and stakeholders and the ability to give and receive feedback

·       A capacity to manage people and performance effectively

If you find this a worthy career challenge, send your application- composed of a CV and a statement (of not more than two pages) explaining why you meet the person specifications, and are the ideal candidate for the job.

Please include telephone and email contact and details of three referees ( one of whom should be your current or most recent employer).

Applications should be sent to: recruitmentkenya@vsoint.org

Please quote the job reference number VSOJ-PSO/0611.

Due to the number of submissions received we may only be able to respond to shortlisted candidates.

VSO Jitolee, an equal opportunity employer, values inclusion and seeks to have a diverse workforce and therefore welcomes applicants from all sections of the community.

Application deadline: 24th June 2011

Interviews: 2nd week of July 2011

Expected Start Date: ASAP 2011

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VSO Programme Support Officer Job in Kenya

Voluntary Service Overseas (VSO) is an international federation of a member organizations working in development through volunteers to fight poverty and disadvantage.

VSO Jitolee is a member of the VSO federation based in Nairobi with an East African regional mandate to promote volunteerism and recruit skilled professionals from Kenya and Uganda to serve as volunteers in VSO programmes in 44 countries in Africa, Asia, the Pacific, Latin America and the Caribbean.

In addition, VSO Jitolee contributes to Kenya’s national development through international volunteers who work with local partners across the country in the areas of disability, secure livelihoods and health.

VSO Jitolee is an independent INGO registered in Kenya and governed by a local board.

We are looking for a highly motivated individual to coordinate administrative and programme implementation activities for VSO J country programmes.

As a Programme Support Officer, your key performance indicators will include:

·       Demonstrable high standard of organized and resourced workshops, events, meetings and forums

·       Accessible, up to date documentations on Programme Area reviews and workshop reports which are relevantly disseminated and shared

·       Well maintained updated cycle list and demonstrable evidence that all relevant documentation are up to date and obtained by required deadlines

·       Increased level of satisfaction of volunteers and partners resulting from provision of information, guidance to access of updated information

·       Support to partnership development processes including pre-selection of partners, rapporteuring during programme meetings

·       Provision of effective follow up to volunteer settlement

·       Synchronized programmes calendar with the organizational one.

The successful applicant will have:

·       A bachelor’s degree preferably in the social sciences and at least 1 year relevant experience programme/project administration

·       Proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office applications

·       Good written and oral communication

·       Evidence of effective problem solving and organisational skills with attention to detail

·       Evidence of unquestionable integrity and openness to learning

·       A good team player with a high degree of personal commitment, a capacity to influence volunteers, managers and stakeholders and the ability to give and receive feedback

·       A capacity to manage people and performance effectively

If you find this a worthy career challenge, send your application- composed of a CV and a statement (of not more than two pages) explaining why you meet the person specifications, and are the ideal candidate for the job.

Please include telephone and email contact and details of three referees ( one of whom should be your current or most recent employer).

Applications should be sent to: recruitmentkenya@vsoint.org

Please quote the job reference number VSOJ-PSO/0611.

Due to the number of submissions received we may only be able to respond to shortlisted candidates.

VSO Jitolee, an equal opportunity employer, values inclusion and seeks to have a diverse workforce and therefore welcomes applicants from all sections of the community.

Application deadline: 24th June 2011

Interviews: 2nd week of July 2011

Expected Start Date: ASAP 2011

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