Tuesday, February 28, 2012

INTERNAL AUDITOR,IT TECHNOLOGIST,LABORATORY TECHNOLOGISTS,ADMIN OFFICER,STORE KEEPER AND LECTURERS JOBS IN KENYA - KENYA WATER INSTITUTE

Job Title: Internal Auditor

Scale: KW 6

Department: Directorate

Reporting to: Senior Internal Auditor

Qualifications

Must have;

Bachelor’s degree in commerce - Accounting option.
CPA(II) or its equivalent

Experience:Two years experience in a busy audit department.

Main Tasks

The officer will assist and be answerable to the Senior Internal Auditor in performing the following tasks;

Examine and evaluate the adequacy and effectiveness of the institute’s financial, operating and internal control systems.
Undertake spot checks and special investigations
Ensure the established systems and procedures are followed in accordance to Institute’s policies.
Be involved in the preparation of timely financial audit reports
Make recommendations on cost effective controls Knowledge and skills
Computer literate and able to handle relevant computer packages
Ability to communicate effectively
Ability to work independently

Job Title: Principal Water Research Officer

Scale: KW 3

Department: Irrigation and Drainage

Reporting to: Deputy Director Research, Consultancy & Outreach Services


Qualifications

Masters of Science degree in any of the following areas : Irrigation and Drainage, Water Engineering, Civil Engineering, Agricultural Engineering, Statistics or related field from a recognized university;
A Bachelor of Science Degree from a recognized University in any of the above mentioned disciplines
Strategic leadership certificate

Experience

At least five (5) years experience as a Senior Research Officer carrying out research in a water related field.

Knowledge and skills

Merit and professional competence to undertake design and executing research projects in irrigation and drainage.
Ability to present research findings in national and international research conference and symposia.
Ability to manage human resources
Ability to plan, conduct and evaluate research activities.
Excellent facilitation and interpersonal communication skills.
Ability to analyze statistical information for policy oriented research.
In-depth knowledge of the water sector
Ability to co-ordinate project teams
Ability to handle multiple assignment and projects
Marketing and customer liaison skills.

Main tasks

Ensuring that targeted and policy oriented studies are carried out within the institutes financial resources
Supervising and coordinating consultancy jobs that the Institute may be performing.
Liaising with other institutions and ensuring acceptance and implementation of Institute’s policy guidelines on research.
Developing policy papers leading to deliberations by the institute and recommendations for actions by the water researchers
Data collection, analysis and archiving on irrigation and drainage
Prepare work plans and annual budget for the department

Job Title: Senior Research Officer

Scale: KW 4

Department: Water Supply and sanitation

Reporting to: Head of Department Water Supply and sanitation

Qualifications

Masters of Science degree in any of the following areas: Water Engineering, Civil Engineering, Environmental Science, Physical Science , Hydrology, Geology, Hydrogeology, Meteorology, Statistics or related field from a recognized university;
A Bachelor of Science Degree from a recognized University in any of the following disciplines: Hydrology, Meteorology, Geology, Environmental Science, Statistics, Civil/Water Engineering , Physical science, Chemistry, Biology
A post-graduate diploma in operational hydrology or Hydrogeology.
Certificate in senior management course lasting not less than one month

Experience

At least three (3) years as Water Research Officer carrying out research activities in his/her own discipline

Knowledge and skills

Able to initiate and carry out research
Interpersonal communication skills
Knowledge of the water sector
Ability to write research progress reports and present such reports in scientific forum
Write viable research proposals
Computer literacy

Main Tasks

Initiating, planning, ensuring implementation and evaluation of water research projects in his/her field of specialization in both public and private sector.
Organizing seminars, workshops, science parks, filed days, symposia for dissemination of research findings
Designing methodologies of conducting targeted and policy oriented special studies to generate data for planning and management of programs within the water sector
Ensuring protection of research findings (Copy Right and Patent Law implementation)
Compiling technical information and developing software for water research coordination and data processing

Job Title: Research Officer

Scale: KW 5

Department: Water Resources and Environmental Management

Reporting to: Head of Department Water Resources and Environmental Management

Qualifications

A bachelor of science Degree from a recognized University in any of the following disciplines

Water Engineering, Civil Engineering, Hydrology, Meteorology, Geology, Statistics, Hydrogeology, or Geophysics
Plus at least a post- graduate diploma in hydrology or hydrogeology disciplines

Experience

At least two (2) years carrying out groundwater survey in the field.

Knowledge and skills

Able to initiate and carry out groundwater survey in the field.
Interpersonal communication skills
Knowledge of the water sector.
Ability to write research progress reports and present such reports in scientific
Write viable research proposals
A breast with latest developments in his/her field of specialization
Computer literate
Experience in Management of consultancy and outreach

Main Tasks

Initiating, planning, and ensuring implementation and evaluation of groundwater survey projects in both public and private sector.
Monitor and evaluate research projects funded by the Institute, donors and private firms
Upgrading of information on water research priorities in his/her field of specialization
Compiling technical information and developing Software for water research coordination and data processing
Manage consultancy and outreach

Job Title: Research Officer

Scale: KW 5

Department: Water Resources and Environmental Management

Reporting to: Head of Department Water Resources and Environmental Management

Qualifications

A bachelor of science Degree from a recognized University in any of the following disciplines

Hydrology, Meteorology, Geology, Environmental Science and Civil Engineering

Experience

At least two (2) years carrying out research activities in his/her discipline

Knowledge and skills

Able to initiate and carry out research
Interpersonal communication skills
Knowledge of the water sector.
Ability to write research progress reports and present such reports in scientific
Write viable research proposals
A breast with latest developments in his/her field of specialization
Computer literate
Experience in Management of consultancy and outreach

Main Tasks

Initiating, planning, ensuring implementation and evaluation of water research projects in his/her field specialization in both public and private sector.
Monitor and evaluate research projects funded by the Institute, donors and private firms
Upgrading of information on water research priorities in his/her field of specialization
Compiling technical information and developing Software for water research coordination and data processing
Manage consultancy and outreach

Job Title: Research Assistant – Laboratory Technologist

Scale: KW 7

Department: Water Resources and Environmental Management

Reporting to: Head of Department Water Resources and Environmental Management

Qualifications

Ordinary Diploma in any of the following fields: Laboratory Technology or their equivalent.
Certificate in Computer applications

Experience

Three (3) years experience in a laboratory dealing with water analysis.

Knowledge and skills

Ability to use and maintain laboratory instruments
Ability to compile data and arrange it in the desired manner
Ability to work long hours
Co-ordination and evaluation of field measurements
Computer literate

Main Tasks

Conduct measurements in the field and laboratory
Operate and maintain various equipments
Collect, archive and retrieve data
Collecting , analyzing and computerizing data

Job Title: Store Clerk

Scale: KW 8

Department: Supplies’ and Chain Management

Reporting to: Procurement Officer

Qualifications

Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) mean Grade C-(minus)
A Certificate (CIPS) in Supplies Management or its equivalent qualification from a recognized Institution
An Advanced Certificate (CIPS) in Supplies Management or its equivalent qualification from a recognized Institution.

Experience

Three (3) years working experience in the relevant field preferably in the public sector or a large private sector enterprise.

Main Tasks

The officer will be answerable to the Procurement officer for the following:-

Manage and be accountable for stocks authorized to stock.
Keep stores clean and well arranged for easy management of stock.
Observe re-order levels
Update ledger cards regularly.
Receive, account and issue goods.
Collect undelivered goods
Prepare local Purchase and service orders (LPO’s) and (LSO’s)
Dispatch the orders to the Suppliers.
Goods shall be transferred to the store.
Process invoices for payment of suppliers and
Preparation and maintenance of records under the supervision of a more experienced officer.

Job Title: Store Keeper

Scale: KW 7

Department: Supplies’ and Chain Management

Reporting to: Procurement Officer

Qualifications

Must have served in the grade of Supply Chain Management Assistant II(Senior Storekeeper) or in a comparable and relevant position for a minimum period of three(3) years;
A Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) mean Grade C
Advanced Diploma (CIPS) in Supplies Management or its equivalent qualification from a recognized Institution.
Shown merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results.

Experience


Three (3) years working experience in the relevant field preferably in the public sector or a large private sector enterprise.

Main Tasks

The officer will be answerable to the Procurement officer for the following:-

Issuing and receiving and rationing of Stores
Maintain records of inventory of stocks, issued stocks and balances
Assisting in stock taking and reconciliation of stocks and prepare regular stock reports.
Preparation and maintenance of records
Effective storage, distribution and monitoring of stocks
Acknowledge deliveries, initiation of payment processes for supplies and equipment
Make recommendations for disposal of unserviceable and obsolete stores
Carry out any other function and duties as provided under the Procurement and Disposal Act and Regulations/Manuals.
Ensure that all procurement procedures are properly documented and records and procurement and disposal files are maintained in secure locations

Job Title: Technical Instructors (Survey)

Grade: KW 7

Reporting to:Various Heads of relevant departments

Qualifications

Higher National Diploma or its equivalent from a recognized Institute in a relevant discipline
To advance to grade KW 7 (Technical Instructor I) the staff must have served for at least two years as Technical Instructor II

Job Title: Lecturer II (Hydrology/Water Resources Management; Irrigation and Drainage(2); Electrical/Mechanical)

Scale: KW 6

Reporting to:Various Heads of Relevant Departments

Qualifications

(a) Promotion

For promotion to the grade of Lecturer II an officer must have served satisfactorily in the grade of Lecturer III for a minimum period of three (3) years or served in an equivalent grade in a training environment.

(b) Direct Appointment

A Bachelor’s degree in a relevant lecturing field in any of the following disciplines: Water / Civil / Mechanical / Electrical / Irrigation Engineering, Hydrology, Water Resources, Geology, Hydrogeology, Chemistry, Land Surveying and Social Science, Environmental Science, Education, from a recognized University.

Experience

This is also a direct entry grade in the Lecturer cadre.
For promotion to this grade an officer should have at least three (3) years experience as a lecturer III or equivalent grade in a training environment.

Job Title: Laboratory Technologist II

Department: Water Resources and Environment

Reporting to: Heads of Department

Grade: KW 7

Qualifications

Diploma in Applied Chemistry, Biochemistry or related disciplines.

Experience

At least three (3) years in a Water Quality Laboratory.

Job Title: Administrative Officer

Department: Student Affairs

Reporting to: Registrar

Grade: KW 6

Qualification

A Higher National Diploma in any of the following Personnel Management/Human Resource / Archives Records /C.P.A. I /C.P.S.

Experience

Three years working experience in a relevant area.

Job Title: Information Technologist II

Department: Management & Information Technology

Reporting to: Head of Department

Grade: KW 7

Direct Entry

Higher National Diploma in Computer Science / ICT or its equivalent qualification from a recognized institution


Knowledge and Skills

High level of Information Communication Technology skills.
Able to maintain, repair and handle both the hardware and software.
Interpersonal and Communication skills;

Main Tasks

The officer will assist and be answerable to the Chief Information Technologist in performing the following tasks:

Analyzing, designing, coding, testing, implementing computer programmes providing user support
Maintaining support systems and training of users
Repairing and maintaining of ICT equipment and associated peripherals
Receiving, installing and certifying of ICT equipment and configuring of new ICT equipment.

How to apply

All Applications should be sent to:

The Advertiser
P. O. Box 60013 - 00200
Nairobi

NB: Indicate the position (Job Title) applied for on the bottom-right side of the envelop

Applications to be submitted on or before 9th March 2012