BASE TITANIUM EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT, TRAINEE MECHANICAL ENGINEER, CIVIL ENGINEER JOBS IN KENYA

Base Titanium Ltd, the Kenyan subsidiary of the Australian company is developing the globally
significant Kwale Mineral Sands Project 50km south of Mombasa.
The construction phase commenced in the 3rd quarter of 2011 in order for production to start in
the 2nd half of 2013.
Base is a creative resource company that places a strong emphasis on being part of the
community in which it operates and on attracting and developing good people.
Kwale is the first large mining development in Kenya and represents an exciting opportunity for
high performing candidates seeking to be part of the successful development of this project.
Pragmatic people, who are pro-active, have a strong sense of integrity, and who work well ¡n a
team environment are encouraged to apply.
Exciting opportunities currently exist for the following key positions:

EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT
Job Ref. MN 5125
Reporting to the General Manager - Projects, the Executive Assistant will provide administrative
support to senior project and operations managers.

Key Responsibility
• Management of all administrative matters pertaining to the General Managers.
• Organization and facilitation of meetings, conferences, presentations and functions.
• Taking minutes of meetings, preparation of letters, reports, presentations and other
documents.
• Arranging diaries, travel plans and coordinating visit itineraries.
• Organizing and managing office logistics.

Qualification & Experience
• Minimum of diploma in secretarial and office management or equivalent. A further
tertiary qualification will be an advantage.
• At least five years’ experience and a proven track record in a similar position in a large
organization.
• Possess good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Have excellent written English skills.
• Possess advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office applications.

Send your application with a detailed CV with a daytime telephone contact and copies of
certificates.
Please also summarize yourself as follows:

Job Ref No
Your Name
Current/Past Salary: Year 2010 pm, Year 2011 pm
Year 2011 Benefits: If house state market rent, if car state cc
Send your application by hand, courier, post or email so as to reach us by 21st November 2011.
Limit email to maximum 3 pages A4 size CV and no attachments.

Mark Job Ref. No. on top left of the envelope.
Send to:

Executive Selection Division,
Manpower Services (K) Ltd,
3rd Floor, Landmark Plaza,
Directly Opposite Nairobi Hospital Entrance,
P.O. Box 50736-00200, Nairobi.

Email: recruit@manpowerkenya.com

TRAINEE MECHANICAL ENGINEER
Job Ref. MN 5126
Reporting to the Project Mechanical Engineer, the Trainee Mechanical Engineer will provide
engineering discipline support to the project team and assist ¡n supervising construction activities.
He/she will receive on-the-job training with a view to progressing towards an operational role
when construction is completed.

PWANI UNIVERSITY COLLEGE LECTURERS EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES

Pwani University College, a premier University College at the Coast is an equal opportunity
employer, situated in the beautiful scenic tourist resort town of Kilifi, and has the following
employment opportunities.

LECTURERS
GRADE 12
Applicants must have a PhD in the relevant area from a recognized University or have successfully
defended PhD thesis. Holders of Master's degree will also be considered on condition that they
meet the following requirements: Must have
• Registered for PhD degree and shown satisfactory progress (Completed at least 50% of
the core chapters approved by the supervisors).
• Presented at least three (3) seminar papers or two publications in refereed journals or a
university level book by reputable publisher.
• Must have full time university teaching experience as tutorial fellow or assistant
• Lecturer for at least three (3) years.
Lecturer Positions available in:
• Sociology – 1 Position
• Economics – 2 Positions
• Tourism Management – 1 Position
• Commerce (Finance and Banking & Business Administration) - 2 Positions
• Computer Science – 1 Position
• Environmental Law - 1 Position
• Environmental Science (Community Development) – 1 Position
• Environmental Science (Earth Science, Physics, Biology,) – 1 Position
• Nursing – 1 Position

This is a re-advertisement. Those who already applied need not apply.

TERMS OF SERVICE
Terms of service for posts include a competitive basic salary, house allowance, medical cover,
commuting allowance and membership to a pension scheme.
Interested applicants should send (2 copies) of their application for the above positions.
Application should include an up to date CV, providing details of age, marital status, academic
and professional qualifications, work experience, present post and salary, email address,
telephone and names and contacts of three referees who are knowledgeable about the
competence of the applicant, copies of relevant certificates and testimonials.
NB: Applicants must specify on their application letters the position they are interested in.
Interested applicants and referees must write to the undersigned so as to reach him not later than
Monday 21st November, 2011. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

The Principal,
Pwani University College,
P. O Box 195-80108, Kilifi.

VETERINARIAN POSITIONS IN THE DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
LECTURER
Grade 12
Applicants should have a PhD in Veterinary Medicine, those with Master's in Veterinary Medicine
with at least three (3) years of teaching, research or professional experience are encouraged to
apply, the first degree must be in Veterinary Medicine and should be registered as a Veterinary
Surgeon with the Kenya Veterinary Board.

TERMS OF SERVICE
Terms of service for posts include a competitive basic salary, house allowance, medical cover,
commuting allowance and membership to a pension scheme.
Interested applicants should send (2 copies) of their application for the above positions.
Application should include an up to date CV, providing details of age, marital status, academic
and professional qualifications, work experience, present post and salary, email address,
telephone and names and contacts of three referees who are knowledgeable about the
competence of the applicant, copies of relevant certificates and testimonials.

PICO EASTERN AFRICA RESEARCH OFFICER JOB IN KENYA

Research Officer
We invite applications from qualified candidates for the above position in our offices in
Nairobi. The successful person will report to the Team Leader, PICO-Eastern Africa and
will be based in the Nairobi office. This position is open only to Kenyan residents.

About PICOTEAM
PICOTEAM is a coalition of organizations operating in several African countries as well
as in Latin America. We support individuals and organizations in their efforts to bring
about change and innovation for sustainable development. PICOTEAM focuses on
fostering participatory learning processes in organizations and amongst stakeholders
towards enhancing their performance, creativity and adaptability. We lead organizations
through institutional reform and change processes and have a proven track record in
building the capacity of operational, management and strategic teams to improve
organizational and individual performance utilizing a variety of participatory training,
mentoring and coaching methodologies.

The position
PICOTEAM seeks to recruit a Research Officer to coordinate the implementation of a
project entitled ‘Network for Enhanced Market Access by Smallholders in Eastern
and Southern Africa’ (NEMAS). The project objective is to ‘enable decision makers and
implementers to make informed choices about the most effective ways to support
transparent, inclusive and competitive markets for agricultural inputs and produce’. The
overall goal is to ‘increase the impact of public and private investments in inclusive
market access by smallholders in East and Southern Africa’. Expected outcomes of the
project are:

WORLD FOOD PROGRAMME SENIOR PROGRAMME ASSISTANT JOB IN KENYA

Post Title:     Senior Programme Assistant               
Post Grade:    G6
Duty Station: Hargeisa                                                      
Date of issue: 15.11.2011
Contract type:Fixed Term                                                   
Closing date:  28.11.2011

Organizational background

The World Food Programme Somaliland activities include food assistance for relief, emergency school feeding, humanitarian air and logistics services, food coordination and emergency rehabilitation projects.

This position is open to qualified Somali candidates.   Female candidates in particular, are encouraged to apply.

Major Duties and Responsibilities:

Under the under the direct supervision of the National Programme Officer or Head of Programme and overall supervision of the Head of the Sub-office, the incumbent will be responsible for the following duties:

Assessment of potential projects in line with the anticipated intervention through various projects and get the proposal ready for submission to the Project Review Committee.
Monitoring and supervision of project implementation in line with Field Level Agreements (FLAs) with the cooperating partners.
Ensure project monitoring is done according to the M&E Plan following the corporate tracking system.
Provide timely feedback to the management through various corporate reporting system /ensure proper documentation on the project activities.

BRITISH HIGH COMMISSION PASSPORT FRAUD AND COMPLEX CASE INVESTIGATIVE OFFICER VACANCY IN NAIROBI

Office Notice No: 35/11
Vacancy - Passport Fraud & Complex Case Investigative Officer

TO:  ALL STAFF, INCLUDING DFID, BRITISH COUNCIL, BPST (EA) & BATUK & OTHER DIPLOMATIC MISSIONS

A vacancy has arisen at the British High Commission for a Passport Fraud & Complex Case Investigative Officer. The job is graded at LEII for which the current salary scale starts at Ksh.148,000/- per month before deduction of tax.  Where the jobholder is not liable to Kenyan tax the scale will be abated under HM Treasury rules and starts at Ksh.109,728/- per month to take account of the tax they would have paid.

Duties and Responsibilities:
The Nairobi Fraud Centre is responsible for receiving and checking first time British passport applications and applications to replace lost or stolen British passports from customers in Kenya and a number of other neighbouring East African countries.  The main focus of the Fraud Centre is in the detection and prevention of fraudulent passport applications.  After initial customer identification and document verification, applications are forwarded to the regional Passport Processing Centre in Pretoria, South Africa.

The Passport Fraud and Complex Case Officer is responsible for taking the lead in the examination of complex and high-risk passport cases, detecting and deterring fraud. 

Due to the nature of the role it is essential that any applicant be cleared to SC level.  Applications will only be considered from UK nationals with at least 3 years residence  in the past 10 years in the UK, US, Australia, Canada or New Zealand.  Candidates must have a traceable history over the last 5 years in the countries named.

WORLD FOOD PROGRAMME PROCUREMENT OFFICER JOB IN KENYA

VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT WFP/51/2011 

Date of issue:  15^th November 2011                              

Deadline for application:   29^th November 2011

Job Title: Procurement Officer                                        

Duty Station:  Nairobi

Post Grade: Fixed Term - NOA

Accountabilities: 

Under the supervision of Head of Procurement Unit, the National Procurement Officer will be responsible for the following duties:

• Provide technical advice on procurement activities, following rules, procedures and regulations;

Issue local tenders, evaluate offers and make recommendations for the finalization of purchases

and the award of contracts by using WFP’s corporate system;

• Analyze and evaluate commodity tender results;
• Review technical proposals of suppliers and carry out cost/benefit analysis for equipment and services procurement;
• Liaise with WFP appointed inspection and superintendent firms to ensure quality control, specification conformity, volume assessment, monitoring and verification of deliveries;
• Develop and prepare technical and legal contracts;

PUBLIC PROCUREMENT OVERSIGHT AUTHORITY JOBS IN NAIROBI - SENIOR COMPLIANCE OFFICER, SUPPORT STAFF, SENIOR CORPORATE COMMUNICATIONS OFFICER, POLICY AND RESEARCH OFFICER I, CAPACITY BUILDING OFFICER II, COMPLIANCE OFFICER II, INFORMATION COMMUNICATION OFFICER II, PRCUREMENT OFFICER II, CLERICAL OFFICER II

The Public Procurement Oversight Authority is established under the Public Procurement and
Disposal Act, 2005. The Authority’s mission is ‘to enhance national socio-economic development by facilitating and ensuring the implementation of an effective and efficient public procurement and disposal system’. Towards this end, the Authority seeks to advertise the recruitment of results oriented professionals to fill the following vacant positions.

SENIOR COMPLIANCE OFFICER
REF: CO/5/2011
(1 position)
Duties and responsibilities shall include
assisting the manager (compliance) in addressing complaints, review, development and implementation of procurement reviews (Audits), assessment, fraud and investigation strategies, guidelines and operation manuals; enforcement of recommended action plans; ensuring adherence to the mandatory reporting requirements to the Authority by procuring entities; and preparation of mandatory quarterly and annual reports.

The ideal job holder shall have at least three (3) years relevant experience in a similar position or
its equivalent and; a bachelor’s degree in purchasing and supply management, commerce,
economics, law, engineering, education, or a related field; and diploma in purchasing and supply
or its equivalent or a diploma in Audit or its equivalent from a recognized institution; and
Computer proficiency and a member of a relevant professional body. Qualifications in audits,
fraud and investigations and master’s degree in a relevant field from a recognized institution will
be an added advantage.

If you have the required qualifications, please fill the Application for Employment Form provided,
quoting the applied vacancy reference number on the envelop, attach copies of CV, certificates
and testimonials and send to the address below by 25th November, 2011 quoting the job
reference title for the position you are applying for. Only shortlisted candidates will be
contacted.

PPOA is an equal opportunity employer and all Kenyans in their diversity are encouraged to
apply.
Any form of canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification.

Director General/Chief Executive Officer
Public Procurement Oversight Authority
11th Floor, National Bank Building
P. O. Box 58535-00200
NAIROBI.

SENIOR CORPORATE COMMUNICATIONS OFFICER
REF: COM/5/2011
(1 position)
Duties and responsibilities will include assisting the corporate services manager in developing and implementing corporate communication strategy; coordinating corporate communications, media relations, publicity, public outreach programs and awareness; events coordination; managing protocol issues; and developing and nurturing of corporate culture.

The ideal job holder shall have at least three (3) years relevant experience in a similar position or
its equivalent and bachelor’s degree in mass communications or its equivalent from a recognized
institution. In addition, the candidate shall be computer proficient and a member of a relevant
professional body. A master’s degree in a relevant field will be an added advantage.

If you have the required qualifications, please fill the Application for Employment Form provided,
quoting the applied vacancy reference number on the envelop, attach copies of CV, certificates
and testimonials and send to the address below by 25th November, 2011 quoting the job
reference title for the position you are applying for. Only shortlisted candidates will be
contacted.

PPOA is an equal opportunity employer and all Kenyans in their diversity are encouraged to
apply.
Any form of canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification.

Director General/Chief Executive Officer
Public Procurement Oversight Authority
11th Floor, National Bank Building
P. O. Box 58535-00200
NAIROBI.

POLICY & RESEARCH OFFICER I
REF: PRO/6/2011
(1 position)
Duties and responsibilities shall 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; maintaining a contractor database and list of debarred persons; collect, collate and
capture data on public procurement and disposal.

The ideal job holder shall have at least three (3) years relevant experience in research and
policy analysis and a degree in purchasing and supply management, commerce, economics, law,
engineering, education, or a related field and diploma in purchasing and supply from a
recognized institution or at least published one(1) research paper in a recognized journal. In
addition, the candidate shall be computer proficient and a member of a relevant professional
body.

If you have the required qualifications, please fill the Application for Employment Form provided,
quoting the applied vacancy reference number on the envelop, attach copies of CV, certificates
and testimonials and send to the address below by 25th November, 2011 quoting the job
reference title for the position you are applying for. Only shortlisted candidates will be
contacted.

PPOA is an equal opportunity employer and all Kenyans in their diversity are encouraged to
apply.
Any form of canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification.

Director General/Chief Executive Officer
Public Procurement Oversight Authority
11th Floor, National Bank Building
P. O. Box 58535-00200
NAIROBI.

CAPACITY BUILDING OFFICER II
REF: CBO/7/2011
(1position)
Duties and responsibilities shall include assisting the manager (capacity building) in developing
and maintaining relevant databases on various metrics including utilization of public funds through procurement planning and budgeting, enabling public officials to adapt in a changing
environment through capacity building interventions, level of capacity building at the system,
organization & individual levels; and initiating relevant partnership programs etc.

The ideal job holder shall have at least three (3) years relevant experience in a similar position or
its equivalent and: degree in purchasing and supply management, commerce, economics,
education, or a related field; and diploma in purchasing and supply or post graduate diploma in
education or its equivalent from a recognized institution; and computer proficiency and
membership of a relevant professional body.

If you have the required qualifications, please fill the Application for Employment Form provided,
quoting the applied vacancy reference number on the envelop, attach copies of CV, certificates
and testimonials and send to the address below by 25th November, 2011 quoting the job
reference title for the position you are applying for. Only shortlisted candidates will be
contacted.

PPOA is an equal opportunity employer and all Kenyans in their diversity are encouraged to
apply.
Any form of canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification.
Director General/Chief Executive Officer
Public Procurement Oversight Authority
11th Floor, National Bank Building
P. O. Box 58535-00200
NAIROBI.

COMPLIANCE OFFICER II
REF: CO/7/2011
(2 position)
Duties and responsibilities shall include assisting the manager (compliance) in relevant data
capture and analysis; maintenance of data on mandatory reporting requirements such as direct
procurement and disposal to employees; termination of procurement process; publication of
contract awards; and annual procurement plans.

The ideal job holder shall have at least three (3) years relevant experience in a similar position or
its equivalent and; a bachelor’s degree in purchasing and supply management, commerce,
economics, law, engineering, education, or a related field; and diploma in purchasing and supply
or its equivalent from a recognized institution; and computer proficiency and a member of a
relevant professional body. Qualifications in audit, fraud and investigations will be an added
advantage.

SPORT STADIA MANAGEMENT BOARD CHIEF SUPPLY CHAIN OFFICER JOB IN KENYA - SSMB

The Sport Stadia Management Board is seeking to recruit highly competent, proactive and self
driven employees to fill the following positions in the organization as given below;

CHIEF SUPPLY CHAIN OFFICER
Scale SB 4
Ref: HRM/SCO/02/11
An officer at this level will be responsible to the Chief Executive Officer; this position is
responsible for;

Job Descriptions
• Ensuring planning and co-ordination of supplies management services is well executed;
• Enforcing public procurement policies, regulations, systems and procedures;
• Ensuring there is timely availability of required materials and supplies at the most
competitive value/terms;
• Developing and reviewing procurement policies and procedures;
• Carry out planning and projection of procurement needs of the institution;
• Designing and evaluating supplies systems of the organization to ensure adherence to
established performance and systems development;

SAVE THE CHILDREN ADMINISTRATION MANAGER, CAMP MANAGER AND LIASON OFFICER JOBS IN KENYA

Save the Children is the world’s leading independent child rights organization.
We’re outraged that millions of children are still denied proper healthcare, food, education and
protection and we’re determined to change this.
We are seeking to fill the following positions, all offered as one (1) year contract with possibility
of extension if additional funding is secured:

ADMINISTRATION MANAGER
1 Position
Based in Nairobi with field travel

Job purpose
The incumbent will oversee the Kenya Programme Office Administration functions and ensure
delivery of quality administrative support services.
S/He will also be responsible for the planning, managing and monitoring the Nairobi office
budget and to regularly review office expenditure in accountable, efficient and effective way for
key services in administration and provide technical support to field offices.

Person Specification:
A first degree in business administration or social sciences with minimum of 3 years administrative
experience at a senior within a reputable international organization and good communication,
interpersonal, organizational and analytical skills.
Ability to cope with varying workloads and interruptions and to organize activities to provide
efficient services.

Application process;
If you meet the above requirements, please send your detailed CV together with a cover letter
and current contacts of three referees including immediate supervisor addressed to:
Head of Human Resources,
Save the Children UK, Kenya Programme
Email: jobskenya@scuk.or.ke

Not later than 21st November 2011.

Quote the job title on the subject line.

“Candidates from North Eastern Province are strongly encouraged to apply”
Only short listed candidates will be contacted.
Save the Children (UK) recruitment and selection procedures reflect our commitment to equal
employment opportunities and the protection of children from abuse.

CAMP MANAGER
3 Positions
Based in Dadaab

Job Purpose
Under the supervision of the Area Manager, the incumbent will be responsible for implementing a transparent system of management within the camp and ensures the proper coordination of

REMOTE SENSING / SATELLITE IMAGE INTERPRETER AND GIS PRODUCTS DEV JOB IN KENYA

The Regional Centre for Mapping of Resources for Development (RCMRD) is looking for qualified
and highly motivated individuals to fill the following positions:

REMOTE SENSING / SATELLITE IMAGE INTERPRETER AND GIS PRODUCTS DEVELOPER
 
Duties and responsibilities:
• Carry out satellite image processing and interpretation based on low, medium high and
very high resolution data.
• Undertake change detection based on the interpreted outputs.
• Prepare map products from satellite images and their derivatives.
• GIS data gathering, processing, analysis and presentation: digital cartographic products.
• Creating products from services using geo-processing models.
 

SANY HEAVY INDUSTRY SERVICE ENGINEERS AND SALES REPRESENTATIVES JOBS IN KENYA

SANY HEAVY INDUSTRY CO. (KENYA) LIMITED

Vacancies for:


SERVICE ENGINEERS


SALES REPRESENTATIVES


Send CV to sanykenya@yahoo.cn

EWASO NGIRO SOUTH DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY ICT OFFICER JOB IN KENYA - ENDSA

ENSDA, one of the six Regional Development Authorities was established in 1989 by an Act of
Parliament Cap 447 of the Laws of Kenya and started operations in 1991. The Authority covers
Narok, Kajiado, parts of Nakuru and Nyandarua Counties. The Authority’s mandate is to initiate,
plan, implement and co-ordinate socio-economic development projects and programs within the
region.
The Authority seeks to invite applications from qualified individuals for the following position:

INFORMATION COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY OFFICER

Job Description
Reporting to the Chief Manager Planning, the ICT officer will be charged with the following:
• coordinating systems analysis, design and programme specifications;
• ensuring timely implementation and effective maintenance of systems;
• developing reports on Information Communication Technology (ICT) Standards and
supervision of overall systems documentation:
• taking charge of Information Communication Technology equipment maintenance;
• preparing progress reports of the ICT equipment maintenance:
• evaluating and recommending on the suitability of Information Communication Technology
equipment;
• training Information Communication Technology Hardware Personnel and users;
• designing Local Area Network (LAN) and Wide Area Network (WAN); and
• preparing Staff Performance reports.