Software Developer Job in Kenya

Kenya Plant Health Inspectorate Service (KEPHIS) is a state corporation in the Ministry of Agriculture whose responsibility is to ensure the quality of agricultural inputs and produce thereby promoting sustainable agriculture and economic growth. 

The Corporation seeks to recruit a dynamic, innovative and experienced individual to fill the following position at its headquarters.

Programmer / Software Developer
 

Reporting to Head – IT, the Programmer/Software Developer translates requirements for new or modified computer applications into program specifications. 

This may involve installing IT, designing, modifying, testing and writing programs, supporting work teams and solving problems with software.
 

Duties and Responsibilities

• Solutions design, customization, implementation, upgrades and maintenance of the ERP system as well as customized software in use by the organization, in line with approved user requirements and business needs
• Translate the solutions provided by systems or business analysts into detailed program specifications
• Undertake program design and test programs and make amendments
• Modify code to correct errors or to enhance the program’s capabilities
• Prepare documentation for other programmers, users and support personnel
• Ensure application programs meet user requirements and are delivered on time
• Compiling overall systems documentation and ensuring adherence to systems documentation standards
• Perform routine ERP and customized systems data backup, database maintenance and other business continuity procedures
• Perform routine end-user support and training on key business systems
• Perform any other ICT related tasks as may be directed by management from time to time

Essential Qualifications, Experience, Skills and Personal Attributes

• Degree with a major in computer science, computer engineering, or any relevant tertiary qualification from a recognized university
• 3 years of recent experience developing in fourth generation programming languages using the .Net Framework in Windows Forms or ASP.NET projects
• Strong understanding of Java, XML and Web Services
• Excellent working knowledge of SQL Server 2008 and MySQL database design, implementation and maintenance
• Good understanding of SDLC-Software Development Life Cycle in software development
• Experience with continuous integration of systems
• Experience with Web Portal Development in ASP.Net and Joomla or any other CMS
• Extensive knowledge of a variety of operating systems
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to manage projects, with excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
• Eagerness to work hard, learn, develop new skills and expand one’s horizons
• Strong team player and have the ability to work with minimum supervision

Interested and suitably qualified individuals should forward their applications enclosing copies of their academic and professional certificates, copy of the national ID, detailed CV indicating work experience, current remuneration and employer, daytime telephone contacts – both office and mobile, names, addresses and emails of three(3) referees to reach the undersigned not later than 12th July, 2012. 

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
 

Managing Director
Kenya Plant Health Inspectorate Service (KEPHIS)
PO Box 49592-00100 

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Finlays Supervisor Job in Naivasha, Kenya

Finlays is a vertically integrated and geographically diversified agri-business that takes a leadership role in
sustainability. 

The group has established itself as a reliable, responsible, innovative and sustainable producer with a deep knowledge and passion for its products. Sustainability is pivotal to the group’s success and it lies at the heart of what Finlays does and stands for.

Finlays is Kenya’s largest agricultural export group employing over 22,000 people and annually exporting over 300 million stems of flowers, 7 million kilos of vegetables, 26 million kilos of black tea and 3 million kilos of tea extract.
 

The organization is geographically located in Nairobi, Naivasha, Kericho, Mt. Kenya and Mombasa and works with 1,200 vegetable out growers and 10,000 tea out growers. 

An exciting opportunity has arisen a for a high caliber refrigeration professional to fill the position of Refrigeration Supervisor.
 

Location: Naivasha, Kenya.
 

The Job
 

The key result areas for this position will be to:

• prepare and provide a work plan for all refrigeration jobs;
• assess and provide cost estimates for all refrigeration jobs;
• service and maintain all the refrigeration equipment, air conditioners, canteen equipment, pack house and cold store equipment;
• attend to emergency breakdowns;
• train and develop the refrigeration team;
• optimize the utilization of resources;
• develop and implement quality and timely service delivery mechanism;
• ensure compliance to all applicable standards, policies and procedures; and
• provide timely management information.

The person
 

The ideal candidate must possess all the qualifications and competencies outlined below.

• Diploma in refrigeration
• At least 5 years relevant experience
• Ability to work to tight deadlines with minimal supervision
• Be results oriented with unquestionable integrity and honesty
• Possess excellent interpersonal, team working and leadership skills

How to apply

If you are interested in and meet the requirements of this position, please submit an application including a detailed CV, your postal and email addresses, telephone contacts, names and addresses of three referees one of whom must be your current or latest employer. 

Your application to email hrd.kenya@finlays.net should reach us not later than 13 July 2012.
 

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted

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Project Officer Job in Kisumu Kenya - KEPSA Kenya Youth Empowerment Project

The Kenya Private Sector Alliance (KEPSA), the umbrella body of private sector organizations in Kenya, has been tasked by the Government of Kenya with the implementation of Training and Internship component of the Kenya Youth Empowerment Project (KYEP). 

KYEP is a World Bank funded project with an overall objective of increasing employability of youth in Kenya.
 

The component provides training, private sector internships and work experience to youth aged 15-29 years of age. 

KEPSA is seeking to appoint a key staff to manage and implement this project in Kisumu, initially on a two-year renewable contract
 

Project Officer - Kisumu 

Ref No. PO-003-2012 

Reporting to the KYEP Project Director at KEPSA, the Project Officer - Kisumu will perform the following duties:
 

Main Function:
 

The Project Officer-Kisumu will be responsible for provision of support in the implementation of KYEP Training and internship Component in Kisumu.
 

Specific Duties and Responsibilities:

• Act as a point of contact for the PMU of KEPSA-KYEP Training & Internship Component on all aspects relating to youth/interns, employers and other stakeholders in Kisumu;
• Support in recruitment, selection and placement of interns within the Component in Kisumu;
• Support in recruitment of employers in Kisumu and provide support to them as needed;
• Monitoring of trainings for interns and master craftsmen in Kisumu;
• Conducting field visits to interns in the workplace;
• Assist in overseeing beneficiary assessment activities and any other evaluation (s) that may be conducted for the project in Kisumu;
• Prepare weekly/monthly and quarterly progress reports on KYEP Training & Internship Component activities in Kisumu;
• Perform administrative support and Financial Management functions in Kisumu with the support of the project Accountant;
• Support payment of interns stipends and employers fees in Kisumu
• Contribute towards the preparation of PMU work plans/budgets and any other planning documents; and
• Any other reasonable task as may be assigned by the Project Director.

Minimum Job Requirements:

• University Degree in Social Sciences, Economics, HR; Education; or a Business-related field
• At least three (5) years experience in Project Management of Youth Employment and Work readiness programmes
• Basic accounting knowledge will be an added advantage
• Proficiency in written and spoken English and Kiswahili
• Good command of Computer Programs and Applications
• Demonstrated ability to work with minimum supervision

Interested candidates who meet the requirements are requested to submit their detailed CV along with a letter motivating their interest in the position to the following address and providing details of current and expected remuneration, and the names and addresses of at least three (3) referees, not later than Friday, 13th July 2012.
 

Please consider your application to be unsuccessful if have not been contacted within four (4) weeks of the closing date.
 

The Human Resources and Administration Officer
Kenya Private Sector Alliance
P O Box 3556 - 00100, Nairobi
Or E-mail: kyep@kepsa.or.ke

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