Thursday, November 17, 2011

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.

Wednesday, November 16, 2011

INTERNATIONAL COMMITTEE OF THE RED CROSS (ICRC) MAISHA + FOCAL POINT AND REGIONAL DEPUTY JOB IN KENYA


The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) is an impartial, neutral and
independent organization with the exclusively humanitarian mission to protect the
lives and dignity of victims of war and internal violence and to provide them with
assistance.
It also endeavours to prevent suffering by promoting and strengthening
International Humanitarian Law and universal humanitarian principles.
The ICRC’s Regional Delegation in Nairobi co-ordinates the institution’s
humanitarian activities in Kenya, Tanzania and Djibouti.
It also runs regional specialist units that provide support and expertise to the ICRC’s
delegations in East Africa, the Great Lakes region and the Horn of Africa.

MAISHA+ FOCAL POINT & REGIONAL DEPUTY

The ICRC Regional Delegation in Nairobi is seeking an experienced and highly
motivated person to fill the above-mentioned position to be based in Nairobi.
The incumbent will coordinate all Work place Health and safety program activities
for the Nairobi Regional Delegation in Kenya, Tanzania and Djibouti.
S/he will also provide support to ICRC Delegations and Sub-delegations in East and
Southern Africa in their implementation of HIV program policy

The responsibilities:
As a Maisha+ responsible:
As a focal point for HIV Workplace program, s/he will be responsible for:
• Overseeing the peer educators’ activities and fully participate in these
activities;
• Briefing of new national staff and expatriates about Maisha+ program and
organize refresher courses for the peer educators according to identified
needs;
• Supervise the uptake of VCT services at the workplace and during social
events;
• Facilitate in health talks and sensitization sessions for Peer Educators, Family
members and general sensitization sessions;
• Networking: collaboration with local partners/enterprises and national Red
Cross/Crescent having similar workplace health and safety HIV program in
sensitization / screening / social marketing;

PRACTICAL ACTION SENIOR PROJECT OFFICER, PROJECT OFFICER AND PROJECT ASSISTANT JOBS IN NAKURU KENYA

Practical Action is an international development agency working with poor
communities to help them to choose and use technology to improve their technology
to improve their lives today and in generations to come.
We are seeking to recruit individuals with strong self drive for success, high
motivation, strategic thinking and proactive team playing to fill the following vacant
position:

SENIOR-PROJECT OFFICER – NAIROBI/ NAKURU CLUSTER
Based In Nakuru
Reporting to the Area Coordinator, the successful candidate will be responsible for
overseeing the implementation of "Nakuru Slums Total Sanitation Project" within the
water, Environmental Sanitation and Hygiene programme. She/he will also provide
financial and administrative support to the organization's activities within the project.
 
Key Responsibilities
• Manage the implementation of the project in compliance with donor
requirements;
• Contribute to integration of gender and market approaches in all project
activities;
• Develop and manage partnerships within the WASH sub sector in Nakuru;
• Mobilize public and private sector resources to support the project
implementation;
• Conduct regular assesses of the project impact to benefits those with greatest
needs;
• Carry out project learning and document experiences and lessons for wider
dissemination;
• Assist in improving the adoption of appropriate environmental, water,
sanitation and hygiene policies to inform project implementation and related
urban Poverty reduction;
• Work effectively with project team members to develop water and sanitation
programme in Nakuru and its environs, and
• Support of fundable project ideas and proposal for the WASH programme
Qualification, Skills and Competences
• Bachelors degree in water and environmental engineering / science, social
scientist or related development discipline.
• Post graduate diploma in project management, community development or
related field
• Minimum of 3 years relevant work experience in WASH community
development and or micro enterprise development .working experience in
NGO sector will be an added advantage.
• Strong policy advocacy skills and ability to negotiate and network with broad
range of stakeholders and
• Excellent communication skills both verbal and written
Application together with a CV indicating the current and expected salary, and
names of three professional referees plus their day-time contacts should be
submitted to Practical Action by email on: recruitment@practicalaction.or.ke to be
received no later than 20th November 2011. Please quote the position applied for in
the subject line.
Only short listed candidates will be contacted

PROJECT OFFICER – WASH
Based In Nakuru
Reporting to the Senior Project Officer, the successful candidate will be in charge of
implementing project activities 'Covering water and environmental sanitation.
She/he will also be responsible for developing technical guidance in the "Nakuru
Slums Total Sanitation Project".

WORLD VISION SENIOR PROCUREMENT OFFICER AND RADIO OPERATOR JOBS IN KENYA

SENIOR PROCUREMENT OFFICER
Country: Kenya
Location: Nairobi
Closing Date: November 18 2011

DESCRIPTION
Purpose of the position
Support Procurement officers in work efforts across planning, strategic sourcing and
category management, including supplier relationship management, contract
management, risk management, project management and capability development.

QUALIFICATIONS:
Education/Knowledge/Technical Skills and Experience
The following may be acquired through a combination of formal or self-education,
prior experience or on-the-job training:

• Graduate preferably business related studies
• Post graduate qualification in Purchasing and Supplies Management from
CIPS
• Must have prior working experience of not less 3 years in purchasing and
supplies
• Computer literate with excellent working knowledge in word and excel

Job Details
For more job details, please copy the link below as your web address:
http://www.wvafrica.org/download/filedownload.php?file=kenya_jobs/Senior_Procurement_Officer.pdf

How to Apply
All application letters and detailed CVs together with names of three referees,
should be sent to reach the undersigned not later than November 18, 2011.

Director
People and Culture
World Vision Kenya
Nairobi, Kenya

Email: recruit_kenya@wvi.org

Please indicate clearly on the subject line the position you are applying for. (Only
short-listed candidates will be contacted).
Disclaimer:
World Vision Kenya has not engaged any recruitment agencies in this recruitment
process, neither are we charging any fees to potential employees for job
opportunities.

RADIO OPERATOR

Country: Kenya
Location: Nairobi/Dadaab
Closing Date: November 18 2011

DESCRIPTION
Purpose of the position:
To ensure effective and efficient security and communication between the National
Office and field locations through radio transmissions and maintenance of radio
equipment

QUALIFICATIONS:
Education/Knowledge/Technical Skills and Experience
The following may be acquired through a combination of formal or self-education,
prior experience or on-the-job training:
• Higher Diploma in Information Technology, telecommunications or a related
field

GRAIN BULK HANDLERS ASSISTANT LEGAL COUNSEL JOB IN MOMBASA KENYA

Grain Bulk Handlers Limited is the market leader in handling bulk grain in the port
of Mombasa.
We are looking for a suitable candidate to fill the following vacancy at our grain
terminal.

ASSISTANT LEGAL COUNSEL
The position reports to the Legal Counsel.
The incumbent will ensure that all Company interests are legally protected.

Key Responsibilities:
• Hold periodical meetings with external lawyers and discuss files handled by
them and report findings to the Legal Counsel.
• Keep an up to date schedule on matters dismissed, cleared and judgments
entered against the Company.
• Keep an up to date schedule of costs incurred; in both civil and criminal cases.
• Review court awards and advise if decretal sums are to be paid or to appeal
against the court judgment(s).