Practical Action Consulting Eastern Africa Regional Office Regional Manager Job in Nairobi, Kenya

Practical Action Consulting (PAC) is the dynamic consulting arm of the Practical Action Group. PAC extends Practical Action’s work by providing independent and professional consulting services in the use of technology for poverty reduction to governments, NGOs, donors and the private sector. 

PAC works with clients and partners in Africa, Asia and Latin America to deliver projects across the development sector and has particular expertise in energy access and small-scale renewable energy provision; climate change; and inclusive market development.

PAC Eastern Africa Region Office is seeking to recruit a high caliber individual to lead and manage our regional consultancy portfolio who has a technical expertise and a track record in developing; winning, managing and coordinating high-quality consultancy assignments in the exciting and vibrant field of inclusive market development.

Regional Manager - Practical Action Consulting, Eastern Africa Regional Office

Location: Nairobi, Kenya

Full / Part time: Full Time

Permanent / Temporary: Permanent

Job Purpose: The Job holder is responsible for 

i) managing the strategic development of PAC EA and its role as a delivery mechanism within Practical Action Regional office. Ensuring this delivery aligns with the regional strategy and way of working and feeds into PAC international objectives and global strategy delivery; 

ii) Developing; winning, managing and coordinating high-quality technical consultancy in the exciting and vibrant field of inclusive market development (a.k.a. value chain development and M4P) in Eastern Africa Region to meet PAC’s strategic and financial targets and work collaboratively with programmes teams and effectively manage projects and technical teams.

Duties & Responsibilities

Planning and Strategy

• Develop, lead, manage and deliver consultancy work and contribute to the growing programme of innovative work and the achievement of PAC EA’s strategy and serve as a member of the Regional Management Team.
• Actively contribute to the Development and delivery of the PAC international strategy
• Work as an integral part of the PAC international team delivering to both regional and PAC international strategy. In doing so the role will develop close working relationships with the PAC UK team as well as other PAC regional teams – particularly Southern Africa, Sudan and in time West Africa.

Project Implementation

• Accountable for developing and delivering a robust body of work and maximizing associated linkages with all organizational goal areas (energy, food and agriculture and urban water/sanitation/waste), cross cutting themes (markets and climate change) and Practical Answers.
• Lead and performance manage the PAC EA team and hold them accountable for the technical delivery, financial control, management of associates, donor reporting, strategic fit, contract preparation and conformance of the assignments.
• Lead the PAC team members and Associate Consultants in the delivery of work  that ensures strategic integration of PAC work with regional goals

Fundraising and Markets Development

• Responsible for business development and winning new work from international donors and commercial organisations.
• Explore consultancy opportunities, design proposals and deliver consultancy work of an international dimension. In doing so ensuring delivery is aligned with Practical Actions values, leverages best practise and learning from within and outside the organisation and challenges the status quo to ensure the highest quality of outputs.
• Provides technical support to proposals designed by PACs associates.
• Increase PAC’s technical capacity to apply inclusive Market approaches mainly in energy and agriculture (other possible areas are urban water and sanitation and disaster risk reduction). For example, providing technical inputs to proposals developed by PAC’s associates or by Practical Action’s regional staff where PAC associates can participate.
• Collaboratively with the Eastern Africa Fundraising Manager to identify funding opportunities and develop proposals/bids for programmes and PAC in the Eastern Africa region.
• Directly raise funds for PAC’s growth and expansion
• Assist all PAC teams/associates in planning, writing and editing funding proposals to comply with fundraising guidelines and standards, paying particular attention to our accountabilities and ensuring that applications meet donor guidelines.
• To fundraise and manage a strategic portfolio of regional assignments with a target annual PAC turnover of approximately £500,000.
• Lead in Business Development of PAC portfolio of projects to maintain a healthy pot of work and funding
• Work closely with the PAC International Market Systems Specialist (international thematic leader) to strengthen and deliver markets work in the region and embed markets as a cross-cutting theme in PAC and programs. Develop regional expansion opportunities into other regional targets

Financial Management and Administration

• Responsible for managing project budgets for PAC of approximately £500,000 a year.
• Oversee timely and accurate preparation of Project budgets.
• Ensure the effective and timely management and control of project budgets, managing project and  operational expenditure against approved budgets and ensure that expenditure does not exceed allowed  limits
• Work with the finance team to prepare and submit timely and accurate monthly and annual financial reports.

Liaison and Networking

• Develop and deepen existing donor relationships, ensuring that the organisation maintains effective communications and good relations with our donor partners, ensuring they are updated on our work and achievements
• To represent PAC and Practical Action at international meetings, actively build and positive awareness of the Practical Action Group and manage the reputational risk of PAC (and thus the RCO and the group).
• Work closely with the Communications Manager, the Regional Management Team and others across the organisation to increase PA profile and enhance our reputation within the donor community
• To ensure knowledge generation and capture is effectively delivered through activities such as authoring and commissioning articles for publication based on a synthesis of project experience.
• Contribute to organisational processes of learning and policy formulation

Other Responsibilities

• Work effectively as a member of the Regional Management Team and contribute to RMT agenda setting, longer term strategic direction and decision making.
• When appointed, act as the Regional Director in the absence of the incumbent Regional Director.
• Support the Regional Director to meet the governance requirements including reporting to the Practical Action Kenya board

Person Specification

Education

• Master’s degree or higher in a relevant field i.e. Renewable Energy, Agriculture, Climate Change or related international development field
• Post-graduate qualifications in business management, CSR, value chains or any form inclusive market development is desirable.
• Additional training courses in international development and experience in consulting, project design and management are an advantage
• Qualifications and experience in project Management  and/or Marketing will be an added advantage

Experience

• At least seven (7) years’ experience working as a consultant in the region in a variety of contexts with demonstrable experience in the innovation and implementation of short and long term consultancy assignments
• Minimum of three to five years of senior management experience in an international non-profit organization.
• Significant Thematic experience (at least 5years) ideally in either Climate change, Energy or Agriculture and expertise in any form of inclusive market development (value chains, M4P, PMSD, pro-poor market development, etc.) preferably in developing countries and in professional environments for poverty reduction is mandatory.
• Experience in knowledge management and organisational learning, and/or M&E are desirable
• Experience of working in international organisations in a variety of contexts, with increasing levels of management and leadership responsibilities
• Strategic management experience: (strategic analysis, decision making and planning for organizations and programs) and strategy implementation (leadership and change management, and organizational development).
• Project management experience: project development, coordinating and managing project associates and teams, project control and monitoring, financial planning and control and liaising with and reporting to clients/donors.
• Demonstrable competence in recruitment, development, training and motivating staff to ensure timely delivery of targets.

Other Competencies / Abilities / Skills Required

• Strong research and M&E skills.
• Proven ability to inspire and manage a high performance team.
• Skills in management, reporting and delivery of short, medium and long term international assignments across a range of disciplines.
• Financial abilities in accurately reporting on project performance during the project lifecycle.
• Demonstrated analytical skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills with ability to support and motivate professional staff. Excellent project management skills.
• Keen entrepreneurial skills.
• Excellent written, and oral communication skills, and able to communicate to a variety of audiences.
• Fluency in written and spoken English essential.
• French language knowledge is desirable.
• Sound grasp of basic computer programming, including Microsoft Outlook, Word, and Excel.
• Clear understanding of gender issues and their implications on project delivery
• Experience working in an international NGO environment is desirable.

How to Apply

If you have the experience, skills and the ability we are looking for, please send your application letter and updated CV to Practical Action, Eastern Africa Regional Office by email:  recruitment@practicalaction.or.ke no later than 14th September, 2014.

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Salaries and Remuneration Commission ICT Officer Job in Kenya

The Salaries and Remuneration Commission is an independent Commission established under Article 230 of the Constitution of Kenya 2010, with the mandate to set and regularly review the remuneration and benefits of all State Officers and to advise the National and County governments on the remuneration and benefits of all other public officers. 

In carrying out its mandate, the Commission has to take into account the principles of; fiscal sustainability of the public compensation bill, attraction and retention of requisite skills for service delivery, productivity and performance, transparency and fairness and equity. 

The Commission seeks to recruit qualified and competent staff to fill the following vacant position:

ICT Officer

SRC 7

1 Position

Job Summary: The job holder will be responsible to the Deputy Director ICT and will assist a team of
dedicated and innovative ICT professionals to develop ICT systems and enhance the ICT capacity of the Commission to enable it achieve its mandate.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Provide adequate and timely user support, diagnosis and troubleshooting of any hardware / software faults.
• Maintain up to date comprehensive hardware and software inventory.
• Facilitate user training and optimal use of installed systems.
• Ensure implementation of ICT Policies and Procedures.
• Report and follow up on vendor problem resolution by ensuring compliance to Service Level Agreements (SLA) and contracts.
• Ensures compliance to system security requirements.

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or Higher National Diploma in Computer Studies, Information Technology, Telecommunication or relevant field.
• ICT Certifications i.e. A+,N+,CCNA etc. will be added advantage.
• At least 3 years working experience in the ICT Field.
• Excellent hands-on technical & problem solving skills, ability to assess technology needs; ability to work as part of a team.
• Ability to communicate clearly, tact and ability to work effectively with people of all cultural backgrounds.
• Hands-on networking experience and LAN troubleshooting, knowledge of Wireless technologies will be added advantage.
• Hands-on experience with office automation integrated packages i.e. windows 2012 advance server, windows 8 operating system, MS office 2013 packages and knowledge of exchange server 2012 troubleshooting.

Key Competences

• High integrity with ability to apply need to know principle.
• Demonstrate excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Team player with strong managerial and leadership skills.
• Result oriented individual who has ability to conceptualize and convert ideas into solutions.
• Ability to operate under an environment of Performance Management and Contracting and enforce the realization of Commissions mandate through the set team and individual performance targets.

Application Process
 

Qualified candidates should submit their applications together with detailed Curriculum vitae, copies of academic and professional certificates and testimonials in a sealed envelope clearly marked at the top “Application for the position of………..(indicate the position applied for)” and mailed OR delivered to:

The Commission Secretary
Salaries and Remuneration Commission
Williamson House 6th Floor
4th Ngong Avenue
P.O. Box 43126 – 00100
Nairobi

You should also indicate your current salary and give the names of three referees who must be familiar with your previous work/academic experience indicating their telephone, postal and email address. 

The Commission will carry out reference checks and vetting before a successful candidate is given an offer of appointment.

Deadline for application 5th September, 2014

All applicants for these positions must be compliant with Chapter 6 of the Constitution on integrity and leadership and Article 232 on values of the Public Service. 

Salaries and Remuneration Commission is an equal opportunity employer. 

Canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification. 

Qualified persons irrespective of their gender, age, race, culture, religion or disability are encouraged to apply. 

Only short listed candidates will be contacted.

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SID Active Citizenship Grants

SID Active Citizenship Grants

We are offering seed grants of up to KShs 1.5 million to county based partner organisations working to promote active citizenship and responsive governance in ten select counties. 

The grants will support citizen actions and activities between 15th September 2014 and 31st August 2015 in Bungoma, Garissa, Kajiado, Kisumu, Machakos, Nairobi, Nakuru, Nyeri, Turkana and Taita Taveta.

Criteria for application
 

Successful applications will have demonstrated, among others;

• Knowledge and understanding of the Constitution of Kenya and how this could translate at a county and local level;
• Passion for deepening spaces for meaningful interactions between citizens and their leaders;
• Clear statement of impact sought in the county especially in terms of mobilisation of citizens to engage their county governments;
• Existing programme, financial and administrative capacity to manage grants of this nature;
• Office presence and outreach capacity in the stated county of interest.

How to apply and process for selection
 

1. Complete and submit the online Grant Application Form or download and complete the application form and email to kdp@sidint.org indicating “SID GRANT APPLICATION FORM” in the subject line by September 7th 2014.

2. Applications will be appraised the week of September 8th and we will communicate to the successful organisations. If you do not hear from us by September 14th, consider your application unsuccessful.

3. Successful organisations will be asked to submit documents to substantiate the application. This will include a scanned copy of a registration certificate, organisational constitution, last two annual audits, reference letter from past/current funding organization and current strategy or plan.

For more details visit dialogues.sidint.net/community/?q=node/11#

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PPOA ICT Officers Jobs in Kenya

The Public Procurement Oversight Authority is established under the Public Procurement and Disposal Act, 2005. 

The Authority’s mission is ‘To facilitate access to procurement opportunities through enabling regulations that fosters value for money for national socio-economic development’. 

Towards this end, the Authority is seeking to recruit results oriented professionals to fill the following vacant positions:
 

Information Communication Technology (ICT) Department
 

Principal Information & Communication Technology Officer

Ref: ICT/4/2014

1 Position

Duties and responsibilities will include 

• assisting the ICT manager in ensuring optimum ICT infrastructure and Help desk operations; 
• ICT governance and formal controls over IT systems; 
• Initiating and updating ICT disaster recovery plans; 
• Initiating & updating of ICT Governance Framework; 
• ICT budget, project, strategic and network capacity planning; 
• enforce and updating of IT policies;
• liaise with ICT Service Providers and Vendors; 
• management of Service Level Agreements (SLA);
• responsible for support and maintenance of ICT infrastructure; 
• responsible for support and maintenance of ICT Core applications;
• maintaining the standards for server installations and applications; 
• support, maintain and monitoring of all application servers; 
• supporting Environment (Windows 2008, Ms Dynamic Navision, SQL, VMware, Hyper V, freeBSD, Linux, SAN’s, Symantec, Xerox CPX docushare);
• administration and support of the LAN/WAN infrastructure; 
• support and maintain Active Directory end users; 
• networking and security on ICT Infrastructure (monitoring the performance of the network and access control to the network);
• ensure backups and backup test restores; 
• responsible for procurement of new hardware and software; 
• ensuring set government standards are complied with; and 
• user support and training.

For appointment to this position, a candidate must have:

• At least nine (9) years relevant experience in information communication technology;
• A bachelor’s degree in information communication technology/ computer science or a related field from a recognized institution;
• Professional Certificate in system or database administration i.e Oracle, Microsoft, Cisco; Certificate in Linux administration; and
• Experience in Networking and Server administration; and
• Membership of a relevant professional body.
• A master’s degree in a relevant field will be an added advantage.

Information & Communication Technology Officer II (Web Applications)

Ref: ICT/7/2014
 

1 Position

This position involves 

• designing, developing, implementing and monitoring PPOA web applications including designing, implementing and maintaining web-based applications for PPOA use; 
• developing and testing custom made applications/scripts and database structures; 
• assisting in analyzing and developing requirements for web business applications; 
• designing of use interface and making of flash banners;
• ensuring web security; updating web content; 
• Web hosting using open source environment; awareness and 
• knowledge of web accessibility/usability and security issues.

For appointment to this position, a candidate must have:

• At least three (3) years relevant experience in a similar position or its equivalent;
• A bachelor’s degree in information communication technology/computer science or a related field from a recognized institution;
• Professional certificate in web development or software programming;
• Professional certificate in graphics design;
• Experience in Adobe Collaboration Suite;
• Knowledge and experience in web and database based technologies as well as hardware and operating systems including: perl, Python, NET, ASP.NET, XML, XSLT, PHP, FreeBSD, Apache, IIS, and CSS;
• Experience in Content Management Tools and Workflow; and
• Membership of a relevant professional body.

Information & Communication Technology Officer II (Business Applications)
 

Ref: ICT/7/2014

1 Position

This position involves 

• designing, developing, implementing and monitoring PPOA business applications including support and maintenance of ICT Core applications, DMS, ERP, HRMIS; 
• developing and implementing new system requirement/modules; 
• understanding PPOA process and developing new document workflows; 
• designing, implementing and maintaining new applications; 
• Installing training and maintaining applications; 
• developing and testing custom made applications/scripts and database structures; 
• enforcing and updating IT policies; 
• liaising with ICT Service Providers and Vendors; and 
• ensuring system backup and system security.

For appointment to this position, a candidate must have:

• At least three (3) years relevant experience in a similar position or its equivalent;
• A bachelor’s degree in information communication technology/ computer science or a related field from a recognized institution;
• A professional certificate in software programming, ie, Oracle developer, Microsoft developer; and
• Membership of a relevant professional body.
• Knowledge of Microsoft dynamic Navision will be an added advantage.

How to Apply
 

Click here to Download PPOA Formal application Form 

(i) Each application should be accompanied by a copy of the National Identity Card/Passport, detailed curriculum vitae, copies of relevant academic and professional certificates, testimonials and other relevant supporting documents. Scanned copies of these documents must accompany an online application.

(ii) All applications should be clearly marked “Application for (indicate the position applied for)’’, on the envelope and submitted on or before 5th September, 2014 in any ONE of the following ways:

1. Manual applications should be hand delivered to the reception desk on 11th floor, National Bank Building, Harambee Avenue, Nairobi.
2. Online applications should be e-mailed to the Director General: info@ppoa.go.ke
3. Posted applications should be addressed to:

Director General
Public Procurement Oversight Authority
11th Floor, National Bank Building
P. O. Box 58535-00200,
Nairobi
 

(iii) Interested applicants must meet the requirements of Chapter Six of the Kenya Constitution and in addition must, get clearance from the following bodies.

1. Kenya Revenue Authority;
2. Higher Education Loans Board;
3. Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission; and
4. Criminal Investigation Department (Certificate of Good Conduct).

Note: Clearance from the above institutions will not be criteria for short listing of candidates.
 

However, short listed candidates will be required to provide evidence of clearance during the interviews.

If you have the required qualifications, please submit your detailed application to the address above by 5th September, 2014 quoting the job reference title for the position you are applying for.

PPOA is an equal employment provider and all Kenyans in their diversity, including persons living with  disability are encouraged to apply. We recognize that our strength lies in the diversity of our staff.

Interested candidates are advised that canvassing will result in automatic disqualification.

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PPOA Policy & Research Officers Jobs in Kenya

The Public Procurement Oversight Authority is established under the Public Procurement and Disposal Act, 2005. 

The Authority’s mission is ‘To facilitate access to procurement opportunities through enabling regulations that fosters value for money for national socio-economic development’. 

Towards this end, the Authority is seeking to recruit results oriented professionals to fill the following vacant positions:
 

Policy & Research Department
 

Policy & Research Officer II

Ref: PRO/7/2014 

1 Position

Duties and responsibilities will include 

• assisting the manager (policy & research) in the review, preparation and distribution of procurement manuals and standard tender documents; 
• provision of information for advice and assistance to procuring entities; 
• coordinating and reporting on the stakeholder’s forums; 
• initiating development/review of relevant procurement values and ethical standards; and 
• maintaining a contractor database and list of debarred persons.

In addition, duties will entail undertaking statistical work including drawing up survey questionnaires and conducting surveys, collect, collate, capture and analyze data on public procurement and disposal; computerization and analysis of data; writing and submitting reports on specific assignments.

For appointment to this position, a candidate must have:

1. A minimum of an upper second class honors degree in economics, or economics and mathematics, or economics and statistics from a recognized institution; or
2. A minimum of an upper second class honors degree in any of the subjects enumerated at (1) above with a bias towards computer science, operations research, survey techniques and demographic techniques from a recognized institution; or
3. A minimum of an upper second class honors degree in statistics with appropriate specialization from a recognized institution;
4. Computer proficiency;
5. Knowledge of data analysis and data management techniques using SAS, SPSS, STATA, Access, Excel and/or other databases;
6. Knowledge of qualitative and quantitative research methods;
7. Strong organizational, oral and written communication skills; and
8. Knowledge of proposal and report preparation.

Policy & Research Officer I

Ref: PRO/6/2014 

1 Position

Duties and responsibilities will include  

• assisting the manager (policy & research) in analysis of proposals for the improvement of public procurement and disposal system; coordinating stakeholders’ consultations and preparation of requisite reports; 
• preparation and dissemination of manuals and standard procurement documents to procuring entities and other relevant stakeholders.

In addition, duties will entail undertaking more complex statistical activities including drawing up
survey questionnaires and conducting surveys, collect, collate, capture and analyze data on public
procurement and disposal; computerization and analysis of data; writing and submitting reports on
specific assignments.

For appointment to this position, a candidate must have:

1. A minimum of three (3) years relevant experience;
2. A minimum of an upper second class honors degree in economics, or economics and mathematics, or economics and statistics from a recognized institution; or
3. A minimum of an upper second class honors degree in any of the subjects enumerated at (1) above with a bias towards computer science, operations research, survey techniques and demographic techniques from a recognized institution; or
4. A minimum of an upper second class honors degree in statistics with appropriate specialization from a recognized institution;
5. Experience and knowledge of data analysis and data management techniques using SAS, SPSS, STATA, Access, Excel, and/or other databases;
6. Experience with qualitative and quantitative research methods;
7. Strong organizational, oral and written communication skills; and
8. Experience in proposal and report preparation.

How to Apply
 

Click here to Download PPOA Formal application Form 

(i) Each application should be accompanied by a copy of the National Identity Card/Passport, detailed curriculum vitae, copies of relevant academic and professional certificates, testimonials and other relevant supporting documents. Scanned copies of these documents must accompany an online application.

(ii) All applications should be clearly marked “Application for (indicate the position applied for)’’, on the envelope and submitted on or before 5th September, 2014 in any ONE of the following ways:

1. Manual applications should be hand delivered to the reception desk on 11th floor, National Bank Building, Harambee Avenue, Nairobi.
2. Online applications should be e-mailed to the Director General: info@ppoa.go.ke
3. Posted applications should be addressed to:

Director General
Public Procurement Oversight Authority
11th Floor, National Bank Building
P. O. Box 58535-00200,
Nairobi
 

(iii) Interested applicants must meet the requirements of Chapter Six of the Kenya Constitution and in addition must, get clearance from the following bodies.

1. Kenya Revenue Authority;
2. Higher Education Loans Board;
3. Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission; and
4. Criminal Investigation Department (Certificate of Good Conduct).

Note: Clearance from the above institutions will not be criteria for short listing of candidates.
 

However, short listed candidates will be required to provide evidence of clearance during the interviews.

If you have the required qualifications, please submit your detailed application to the address above by 5th September, 2014 quoting the job reference title for the position you are applying for.

PPOA is an equal employment provider and all Kenyans in their diversity, including persons living with  disability are encouraged to apply. We recognize that our strength lies in the diversity of our staff.

Interested candidates are advised that canvassing will result in automatic disqualification.

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International Competitive Bidding for Modernization of Kenya Meat Commission

International Competitive Bidding for Modernization of Kenya Meat Commission
 

Tender No. KMC/INT/01/2014-2015
 

Kenya Meat Commission intends to modernize its plant and machinery to be in tandem with the best standards in global meat processing through upgrading and automating the following:

• Slaughter facilities to increase efficiencies and throughput;
• Refrigeration infrastructure to improve on cost efficiency;
• Energy infrastructure including steam generation and distribution system, and electricity usage to improve on efficiency;
• The canning infrastructure;
• The rendering and by products processing facilities;
• The value added products’ lines and packaging technology to be in line with modern technologies and current market trends;
• The enterprise resources planning (ERP) system for meat and meat products to enhance accountability and traceability; and
• General infrastructure including structural design, water supply and waste management systems.

KMC invites suitable firms experienced in the field of abattoir design, construction and equipping with over 20 years experience to upgrade and modernize KMC.

Interested eligible bidders may obtain further information from KMC’s Head Office at Athi River, and inspect the bidding documents at the address given below from 08.00 Hours to 16.00 Hours, East African Time from Monday to Friday except during lunch hours (13.00 Hours to 14.00 Hours), weekends and public holidays. 

 

Bidding documents are available in both hard and soft copies. 

 

Interested eligible bidders may also view and/or download the Bid Documents from www.kenyameat.co.ke. 

 

However, submission of the Bids will be in hard copy only as electronic bidding will not be allowed/accepted.

Qualification requirements include:
 

1. Financial capability; bidders shall include a letter from a reputable commercial bank indicating the financial status which will indicate their ability to perform the contract of the magnitude equivalent to quoted bid price. This evidence should be submitted with the bid.
 

2. Experience and technical capacity; bidders shall provide documentary evidence to demonstrate having executed at least 5 contracts of similar magnitude.
 

Additional information is provided in the bidding documents.

A complete set of bidding documents in English may be purchased by interested eligible bidders from the address below upon payment of a non refundable fee of KES 1,000 or USD 13. 

 

The method of payment will be in cash or bankers cheque payable to 

 

Kenya Meat Commission 

Account No. 01120065670804 (in KES); 

or Account No. 02120065670800 ( in USD); 

Bank Code 110033; 

Swift Code KCOOKENA; 

The Cooperative Bank of Kenya; 

Athi River Branch.
 

Bidders may also download the document free of charge, but they will be required to register with KMC at procurement@kenyameat.co.ke immediately on downloading. 

 

Bidders who download the document and fail to register with KMC may have their bids not opened and/or evaluated.
 

Bids must be delivered to the address below on or before Wednesday 17th September, 2014 at 12.00 Noon East African Time. 

 

Bids will be opened in the presence of the bidders or their representatives who choose to attend, at the KMC’s Boardroom immediately thereafter. 

 

Late bids will be rejected. 

 

All Bids must be accompanied by Bid Security in USD as stipulated in the Bid Document and must be valid for 120 days from the date of closing the Bids.
 

The tenderer shall seal one (1) properly bound as original copy, one (1) copy of the bid document in a separate envelope duly marked “Tender for the Modernization of Kenya Meat Commission, Ref No. KMC/INT/01/2014-2015” and financial must be put in a separate envelope marked “Financial”. 

 

All the three envelopes shall be sealed in the outer envelope and be deposited in the tender box situated at KMC’s main reception office on or before Wednesday 17th September 2014 at 12.00 Noon East African Time.
 

The Commission reserves the right to accept or reject any tender and does not bind itself for its action.
 

The Managing Commissioner
Kenya Meat Commission,
P.O Box 2 - 00204,
Athi River – Kenya

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Girls High School Principal Job in Kenya

Tumaini International Trust is seeking to fill the position of a School Principal for Tumaini International Group of Schools, the Girls High School.

The successful candidate must meet the following minimum qualification:

• A born-again Christian who is actively involved in a Bible practicing church
• A minimum of fifteen years of teaching experience after qualification with five years as a principal or deputy in a reputable high school
• A self-driven individual requiring minimum supervision
• A female who holds a minimum of a Bachelors Degree in Education or related field.

If interested you must submit your CV via company email by 30/8/2014.

Only email applications will be considered.

Country Director
Tumaini International Trust
P.O. Box 59-90101
Masii, Machakos

Email: hopetumaini.international@yahoo.com

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Human Resource Manager Job in Mombasa Kenya

A leading Container Freight Station based in the Port City of Mombasa is looking for a qualified, competent candidate to fill in the Position ofHuman Resource Manager (HRM) in the organisation.
 

Role Summary: The successful candidate will report to the General Manager, and will generally undertake: 

• HR policy formulation, implementation and enforcement
• Labour and industrial relations knowledge and practice

Primary Responsibilities

• Formulation & Coordination of Human Resources Functions, Policies and Procedures
• Ensure Human Resources Management Systems- Appraisals
• Oversee and Guide on staff compensation and Benefits
• Effective recruitment and retention of Human Resources
• Advise on Labour requirements and ensure implementation
• Implement Effective Staff Performance Systems
• Advise management on labour and employee relations
• Ensure staff safety and environmental health requirements
• Enhancement of staff performance through training and development
• Guide on employees career development
• Ensure security of company assets through risk assessment
• Administrate employees’ medical cover
• Administrate employees’ Provident Scheme

Knowledge and Skill Requirements

• Degree in Social Sciences, Human Resources or Economics
• Post graduate qualification in Human Resources
• Age 35-45 years
• 5 years’ experience in Human Resources management
• Good communications skills
• Excellent Knowledge of Labour Laws
• Knowledge of Safety and Health requirements

Working Conditions

• Working conditions are a mix of office and field working requiring mobility and self coordination.
• Extra hours are a common feature of this position

Qualified candidates are invited to submit their applications together with a detailed Curriculum Vitae (CV) on or before 5th September 2014 to the address below:

Voucher No.
P.O. Box 90420 – 80100
Mombasa

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UNDP Consultancy Opportunity to Assess Development of SMEs as Suppliers to Kwale and Kitui Counties Extractive Industry

United Nations Development Programme

National Individual Consultant

Supply Chain Analysis at the National Level and in Kwale and Kitui Counties to Inform the Development of Small and Medium-Size Enterprises (SMEs) as Suppliers to the Extractive Industry

 
Background: The management of extractive industries is one of the most critical challenges facing many resource-dependent developing countries today. 

Rather than stimulating broad-based economic development, reliance on resource extraction has tended to concentrate wealth and power in the hands of a few, exacerbate corruption and inequalities, lead to environmental degradation and pollution, while doing little to reduce poverty, economic disparities and generate employment. 

Worse still, in many countries extractive resources have fuelled violent conflicts. In addition, gender equality and ensuring women`s issues especially, have not been given a visible arena within the extractive industries. 

In such contexts, there are thus several challenges for developing sustainable human development, and gains made over years of progress with respect to meeting the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) and democratic reforms can easily be undone.

The recent announcement of oil discovery and other minerals has propelled Kenya as a new player in the global market for hydrocarbons and valued minerals. 

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) projects that oil production in Kenya is expected to start in six to seven years from now, giving the country time to prepare to manage its endowment to the achieve its development goals as stipulated in the 2030 Vision. 

In addition to oil, Kenya is also rich in gas, rare earth metals, coal, iron ore, gold, limestone, gypsum, soda ash, gemstones, manganese ore, fluorspar, diatomite, titanium, zircon, chromite, niobium and silica sand. 

Most recently, Cortec Mining Kenya Limited has announced that Mrima Hills in Kwale County has one of the largest rare earth mineral deposits in the world with a potential in-ground value of up to $62.4 billion.

According to Vision 2030, Kenya aims to be a middle-income rapidly industrializing country by 2030, offering all its citizens a high quality of life. 

To date, Kenya’s steady economic growth has not effectively translated into job creation and poverty reduction, and economic inequality in the country remains the highest in the East African region. 

The poor and vulnerable, including women and youth, do not sufficiently participate in, benefit from and shape economic growth.

Output: The key output from this assignment will be a report on the “Supply Chain Analysis at National Level, as well as in Kwale and Kitui Counties, to inform the Development of Small- and Medium-Size Enterprises (SMSEs) As Suppliers to the Extractive Industry, Drawing on Lessons from Countries with More Mature Extractive Sectors”.

Application Procedure
 

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

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

Please quote the following references on the subject line “Supply Chain Analysis – National Level, Kwale and Kitui Counties“

Applications should be emailed to consultants.ken@undp.org to reach us not later than Thursday 4 September 2014 at 12.00 Noon.

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

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UNDP Consultancy Opportunity for Value Chain Analysis of the Extractive Industry in Kwale County

United Nations Development Programme

National Individual Consultant
 

Value Chain Analysis of the Extractive Industry in Kwale County with a Special Focus on Silica Sands, Mineral Sands (Titanium) and the Duruma Slates (Mazeras)
 

Background: The management of extractive industries is one of the most critical challenges facing many resource-dependent developing countries today. 

Rather than stimulating broad-based economic development, reliance on resource extraction has tended to concentrate wealth and power in the hands of a few, exacerbate corruption and inequalities, lead to environmental degradation and pollution, while doing little to reduce poverty, economic disparities and generate employment. 

Worse still, in many countries extractive resources have fuelled violent conflicts. 

In addition, gender equality and ensuring women`s issues especially, have not been given a visible arena within the extractive industries. In such contexts, there are thus several challenges for developing sustainable human development, and gains made over years of progress with respect to meeting the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) and democratic reforms can easily be undone.
 

The recent announcement of oil discovery and other minerals has propelled Kenya as a new player in the global market for hydrocarbons and valued minerals. 

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) projects that oil production in Kenya is expected to start in six to seven years from now, giving the country time to prepare to manage its endowment to the achieve its development goals as stipulated in the 2030 Vision. 

In addition to oil, Kenya is also rich in gas, rare earth metals, coal, iron ore, gold, limestone, gypsum, soda ash, gemstones, manganese ore, fluorspar, diatomite, titanium, zircon, chromite, niobium and silica sand. 

Most recently, Cortec Mining Kenya Limited has announced that Mrima Hills in Kwale County has one of the largest rare earth mineral deposits in the world with a potential in-ground value of up to $62.4 billion.

Objective: The consultant will carry out a Value Chain Analysis of selected minerals in Kwale County, with a special focus on Silica Sands, Mineral Sands (Titanium) and the Duruma (Mazeras) Slates.

The proposed study shall provide a comprehensive assessment of the different players, the  opportunities, challenges and risks of the above mentioned value chains in Kwale County and beyond.

Application Procedure
 

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

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

Please quote the following references on the subject line “Value Chain Analysis – Kwale County“

Applications should be emailed to consultants.ken@undp.org to reach us not later than Thursday 4 September 2014 at 12.00 Noon.

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

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Save the Children Health Officers Jobs in Turkana Kenya

Save the Children 

Vacancy: Health Officer 

Position Code: SCI TUR 01

3 Posts 
 

Team / Programme: Health

Location: Turkana

Grade: Grade 3

Post Type: National (1 year contract with possibility of renewal)

Duration: 1 Year
 

Child Safeguarding: Level 3 - the responsibilities of the post may require the post holder to have regular contact with or access to children or young people

Role Purpose: The Health Officer will plan, guide and support implementation of Save the Children’s UNICEF supported health project in Turkana County.

Scope of Role: This positon is mostly field based; the holder will provide technical expertise in implementation of MNCH activities with clear focus on integrated /holistic approach at community level.

The position holder will be incharge of supporting the SCHMTs in capacity building CHEWs and CHWs through regular on the job training. 

Dimensions: Save the Children has been operational in Kenya since the 1950s, providing support to children through developmental and humanitarian relief programmes delivered both directly and through local partners. 

Current programming focuses on child protection, child rights governance, education, health, HIV/AIDS, livelihoods, nutrition and WASH... 

Save the Children has an operational presence in Dadaab Refugee Camp, Garissa, Mandera, Meru and Wajir – Bungoma and Turkana being the new entrants in 2014. We work through partners in many other parts of the country. 
 

This project will use a range of complementary and mutually reinforcing methods to achieve the expected results and objectives, namely innovative methods for raising awareness of health issues, a combination of capacity building at community level, health system strengthening and sharing learning to allow replication of successes, and undertaking advocacy to increase prioritisation of MNCH and iCCM initiatives for the benefit of the vulnerable by the county government.

Reports to: Senior  Health  Officer

Staff directly reporting to this Post:  None

Budget responsibility: Yes – as per sub county and delegation scheme. 

Key Areas of Accountability:

Programme

• Plan and supervise implementation of project activities together with MNCH team at Save the Children Lodwar office, and MOH counterparts at the Sub-County level.
• Represent SC in the respective subcounties health county forums in conjunction with senior health officer.
• Consolidate activity reports and ensure timely submission to supervisor for onward submission to project health coordinator, area program manager and country office.
• Organise and coordinate health worker trainings in consultation with the sub counties health authorities.
• Ensure good working relationships maintained with the sub counties Health Management teams (SCHMTs) and community health structures.
• Monitors and ensures that the technical protocols, manuals, guidelines and forms used in the field are in line with validated national MNCH and RH/FP technical tools and guidelines.
• Participates and represents SC in various health coordination forums and at working meetings with partners at field level when necessary.

Staff Management and Development

• Support SC staff working on this project. (Monitoring and Evaluation Officer, Communication for Development officer and Community Liaison Officer)

Monitoring and evaluation

• Follow up of project routine monitoring and supervision plan in liaison with the respective SCHMTs; including joint monitoring and supervision plans.
• Take lead in guidance and documentation of best practices in their respective sub county project; including case studies.
• Ensure the compilation of timely reports of the project.
• Monitor project expenditure against budgets in their respective sub counties.

Coordination and representation

• Within delegated authority represent SC and maintain working relationship with relevant host sub county health management teams, UN agencies, International and local non-governmental health organizations  with a mandate to promote the MNCH agenda and  influence policies of Government, UN agencies and other humanitarian actors with regards to MNCH.

Skills and Behaviours (our Values in Practice)

Accountability:

• Holds self-accountable for making decisions, managing resources efficiently, achieving and role modelling SCI’s values.
• Holds the partners accountable to deliver on their responsibilities - giving them the freedom to deliver in the best way they see fit, providing the necessary development to improve performance and applying appropriate consequences when results are not achieved.

Ambition:

• Sets ambitious and challenging goals for themselves, takes responsibility for their own personal development and encourages others to do the same
• Widely shares their personal vision for SCI, engages and motivates others
• Future orientated, thinks strategically.

Collaboration:

• Builds and maintains effective relationships, with their team, colleagues, Members and external partners and supporters.
• Values diversity sees it as a source of competitive strength.
• Approachable, good listener, easy to talk to.

Creativity:

• Develops and encourages new and innovative solutions.
• Willing to take disciplined risks.

Integrity:

• Honest, encourages openness and transparency.
• Commitment to Save the Children Values.

Qualifications and Experience.

Essential

• Bachelor’s degree/Diploma in public health or nursing with community health experience.
• Minimum two (2) years’ experience in community maternal and newborn health and Integrated Community case management of Case Management programming.
• Experience working with Community Health Units in community health strategy.
• Excellent spoken and written English and Swahili.
• Strong organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills.
• Experience of living and traveling in remote and insecure places. Familiarity with the counties in Northern Kenya especially Turkana, will be an added advantage.. 
• Sensitive to issues affecting children and committed to Save the Children’s Child Safe Guarding policy.
• Strong documentation and report writing skills.
• Experience of and commitment to working through systems of community participation and accountability.
• Culturally sensitive with qualities of mentorship and patience.
• Commitment to Save the Children Values.

How to Apply

Interested candidates are required to submit a CV and mandatory cover letter to Kenya.jobapplications@savethechildren.org  by 4th September 2014 indicating the Position Code on the subject line.  

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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