Tullow Froup Scholarship Scheme
Applications Welcome
British Council
Applications are now open for the 2013/2014
Tullow Group Scholarship Scheme.
The programme is fully managed by the British Council and will, support postgraduate degree, technical. training and vocational studies at leading universities in the UK. It aims to support Kenyans to participate in the oil, and gas industry.
Courses in the following areas:
Engineering and Technology
Environment and Geosciences
Oil and Gas Economics
Business Journalism
Logistics and Supply Chain
Law and Legal courses
Other applied sciences apart from medicine
The scheme is open to candidates who want to make a real contribution to the future of their country.
Set criteria apply.
To apply for a scholarship, or for more information, please go to:www.tullowgroupscholarshipscheme.org
Applications open from 9 January to 13 February 2013.
Contacts: Tel: +254 (0)20 283 6000
Email: tullowschoIarship@britishcouncil.or.ke
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Real Estate General Manager Job Re-Advertisement
The Role
The General Manager has overall responsibility of running the company profitably while driving the sales and operations.
The General Manager main focuses are generation of new revenue, efficient and economical operations of the business are economical, excellence in customer service and provision of leadership.
Key Responsibilities
Seek and prospect for profitable new business in coordination with Kisima Real Estate Consultation Board and strategy team.
Achievement of the set targets are exceeded by driving revenue and minimizing outflows.
Accountable for Kisima Real Estate profitability, performance and success through P&L and Budget management.
Effectively manage the different departments to ensure they operate efficiently.
With the Finance Manager regularly report on Kisima’s financial performance to the board.
Ensure all employees are focused on meeting Key Performance metrics.
Ensures the Kisima Real Estate delivers exceptional customer service by handling customers’ needs effectively and efficiently.
Provide leadership and direction to Kisima Real Estate’s team to ensure there is a clear focus on delivering on the goals and expectations of the company.
Recommend and account for staff recruitment, training, management and motivation.
Communicate and set clear performance expectations for each team member and hold them accountable for results.
Conduct meetings in order to set daily workflow, priorities and delegate as necessary in order to meet company targets.
Clear communication of Kisima Real Estate performance, objectives and targets on a regular basis through monthly team meetings and set FEP communication channels.
Conduct one to one meetings with Kisima Real Estate employees to set and evaluate individual targets and timelines.
Commercial, Sales, PR and marketing plans and strategies to grow market share, grow sales revenue and defend margins
Review the potential and performance of different in-house and products and develop a strategic action plan accordingly
Ensure that all Agreements with different contractors,suppliers ,tenants,buyers are effectively maintained and implemented.
Establish and ensure the company maintain an excellent customer service at all levels of the organization
Undertake market research and intelligence, and conceptualize new products for the market
Day to day Responsibilities:
Day to day management of the company ensuring best practice is followed.
Oversee the management of ongoing projects.
Prepare daily and ad hoc Management Reports in time.
Ensure office administration is effectively done and coordinated.
Prepare for and attend scheduled meetings.
Conduct due diligence in all areas of operations.
Approve financial expenditure as per set policy and process.
In coordination with Financial Manager conduct financial and budget analysis.
Participate and contribute to marketing meetings and campaigns.
Monitor and manage daily employee metrics like attendance and absences.
Oversee the daily implementation of the overall strategy for the company.
Education Qualifications:
University degree in Land Economics and relevant professional qualifications
Master in Urban Development is an added advantage
Skills & Attributes Required
Over 5 years of proven success in Commercial/sales and property management preferably at senior level.
Strong General Management experience, preferably with a real estate company.
Ability to develop, formulate strategy and exercise good judgment
Experience of heading up and managing a team of staff including slaes
Knowledge of key contacts and players within the real estate sector
Experience of building a business and of achieving and working to targets
Knowledge of sales and marketing techniques
High level financial management and commercial awareness, i.e Knowledge of profit and loss and how to grow and monitor business sales and profit
Strong leader with good organization, and the ability to achieve results
Demonstrated ability to communicate, network and interact across all functions with confidence and authority.
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
Strong relationship building and diplomatic skills
Flexible and able to travel to customers across Kenya and East Africa Region
Willing to put extra time to meet business needs.
To Apply
Interested candidates should email their application and CV addressed to the HR Officer using vacancies@fep-group.com to reach us on or before the 31st January 2013.
Women are encouraged to apply for the position.
Key Account Manager (Lady) Job in Kenya
Our client, a fast moving consumer goods firm is looking forward to recruiting a lady Key Account Manager
Duties and Responsibilities
To liaise with key accounts, create and develop relationship.
To assist in the preparation of business agreements
Ability to devise a detailed plan and run projects in way that will realize income.
To ensure that accounts meet targets.
Run promotions and marketing activities.
To prepare proposals, presentation, reports as required.
To input detailed solutions to maximize profits.
Education and Qualifications
A minimum of diploma in sales and marketing or merchandising
Ability to run projects and liaise well with clients
The candidate should be very organized and keen to details
Minimum age of 26 yrs
Experience in Key accounts and managing of major supermarkets a must.
If you meet the above requirements send your CV only, to jobs@corporatestaffing.co.ke, indicating the title (Lady key account manager) on the subject line.
Recruitment Manager
Corporate Staffing Services
3rd Floor, Nabui House, Unga Lane Westlands
(Next To Unga House) Nairobi.
Sales Jobs in Kenya
We are a food processing company based in Nairobi.
We are looking for aggressive sales people to sell our porridge flour products to supermarkets (large and small across Kenya), schools, hospitals, NGOs, distributors and wholesalers on straight commission basis.
Only those with at least 5 years experience in sales should apply.
Sales target of minimum 30 tonnes per month.
Write to eric5kenneth@gmail.com
Safari Park Hotel Jobs in Kenya
Safari Park Hotel, a leading five star hotel situated on the Thika road superhighway and serving the top notch of the Hospitality sector seeks to employ suitable Kenyan citizens with the right attributes to fill the positions below.
A. Assistant Front Office Manager
Reporting to the Front Office Manager, the successful candidate will be responsible to;
Assist the Front Office Manager to ensure the smooth running of all Front Office department sections including: reception, reservations, transport, concierge, switchboard, business center and the guest relations.
Help to ensure full control of the Front Office Department to ensure maximum room occupancy revenue is attained by the hotel.
Assist to ensure that the department has qualified, disciplined and motivated staff through training.
Assist to ensure proper functioning and maintenance of company property entrusted to the department.
Assist in the maintenance of high quality guest services.
Assist to develop and sustain close interdepartmental communication and promotion of harmonious working relationships at the Front Office.
The position is challenging and calls for a dynamic, confident, aggressive and forward thinking person with the following attributes;
Aged 30 – 40 years.
Holder of a certificate, diploma or degree in Hotel Management from Kenya Utalii College or any other internationally recognised hotel training institution.
At least five years experience in a similar position, preferably from a five star establishment. International exposure is an added advantage.
Ability to create good rapport with the guests and to be extremely courteous and friendly at all times.
Ability to work without supervision and achieve goals beyond the minimum set standards for the hotel.
Ability to set the highest personal standards of work performance
Excellent oral communication skills.
Must be Computer literate with knowledge of the latest version of Fidelio hotel management system.
B. Night Manager
Reporting to the General Manager through the Front Office Manager, the successful candidate will be responsible to;
Ensure the smooth running of the hotel through the night to maintain standards to guests and customers.
Ensure that all the hotel departments are adequately staffed through the night taking into consideration the volume of business, and that the staff are productive overnight.
Ensure that guests are served efficiently and receive an exceptional level of customer service from the night team by ensuring coverage of all sections of the hotel.
Responsible for the health, safety and security of the hotel in the absence of the General Manager at night.
Ensuring the correct cash handling procedures are followed by the cashiering staff.
Maximizing sales opportunities and the running of the night audit.
Responsible for night staff transport for Hotel and Casino.
The position is challenging and calls for a dynamic, confident, aggressive and forward thinking person with the following attributes;
Aged 35 – 45 years.
Holder of a certificate or above in Hotel Management from Kenya Utalii College or any other internationally recognised hotel training institution.
At least five years experience in a similar position, preferably from a five star establishment.
Ability to create good rapport with the guests and to be extremely courteous and friendly at all times.
Ability to work without supervision and achieve goals beyond the minimum set standards.
Exposure (working knowledge) in Front Office including night auditing and F&B operations.
Excellent oral communication skills and a high standard of work performance.
Computer literate with knowledge of the latest version of Fidelio hotel management system.
A competitive salary depending on qualifications and experience will be offered to the successful candidates.
Applications accompanied by a detailed CV and copies of relevant certificates and testimonials from applicants who meet the above qualifications and are up to the challenge should be sent to the address below to reach them by February 1, 2013
Human Resources & Admin. Manager
P.O. Box 45038-00100
Nairobi
or email careers@safariparkhotel.co.ke
Sunday, January 20, 2013
Recruitment at UAP Holdings Limited
UAP Holdings Limited is a pan-African Financial Services Group with interests in Insurance, Investment Management, Property Development and Investments, Securities Brokerageand Financial Advisory.
Currently, UAP Group has twelve (12) businesses operating in Kenya, Uganda, South Sudan, Rwanda and the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), and is concluding a transaction to enter the Tanzania market.
UAP would like to recruit experienced, innovative and high performing professionals for the following key roles:
Unit Managers - General Insurance Business
23 Positions
To be based in our branches at Kitengela, Rongai, Mombasa, Voi, Malindi, Ndiani, Nyeri, Muranga, Embu, Meru, Nanyuki, Naivasha, Nyahururu, Maralal, Eldoret, Kitale, Bungoma, Kisumu, Kakamega, Kisii, Kericho, Migori and Machakos.
Reporting to the Branch Manager, the position holder ensures close supervision and support of field sales agents in their pursuit of business to ensure Company procedures and ethics are followed in order to achieve company budgets.
Duties and responsibilities:
Recruitment and selection of agents
Training Sales representatives
Setting goals and monitoring performance
Managing Unit Business- for targets and regulatory compliance
Qualifications and experience
A Bachelor’s degree in a business related field, Certificate of Proficiency, Marketing Diploma, 3 years’ experience in a similar position.
Key Competencies
Insurance Product knowledge, excellent communication and interpersonal skills, persuasion and influencing skills and proficiency in the use of MS Office Suite
Underwriters
5 Positions to be based in our branches at Westlands, Buruburu, Queensway, Nyeri and Nakuru.
Reporting to the Underwriting Manager the position holder will assess, price and determine terms for risks presented within set standards of service so as to ensure quality selection of risks and timely customer service.
Duties and responsibilities
Assessment, management and rating of risks to ensure the company accepts and retains quality business
Provide customer service and maintain effective business relationships to ensure effective service delivery
Signing of accountable documents within the authority limit as per the agreement
Enforce credit control and effect cancellation of policies not paid for to ensure that premium is paid for risks accepted
Qualifications and experience
A Bachelor’s degree & progress towards ACII qualifications
4 years’ working experience in an insurance industry and proficiency in the use of MS Office Suite
Key Competencies
The successful candidate is expected to demonstrate high levels of analytical, negotiation and risk assessment skills.
Business Intelligence Analyst / Programmer
1 Position
The Business Intelligence Analyst/Programmer will perform a variety of programming assignments requiring knowledge of established programming procedures and data processing requirements.
He/she is expected to design, code, test and implement new applications.
He/she will work with the ICT department in maintaining existing programs / applications which support business area functions.
Duties and Responsibilities
Act as the primary liaison between UAP and external vendors on matters related to mobile and web application development, architecture design, infrastructure design, technology build and deployment activities on multiple platforms.
Confer with users to gain understanding of needed changes or modifications of existing applications. Resolve questions of program intent, data input, output requirements, and inclusion of internal checks and controls.
Conduct or support low to moderate level of analysis and research of data to support management decision making.
Write new program code using prescribed specifications;
Write and maintain programming documentation.
Qualifications and experience
A Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology or equivalent, minimum 1 year development experience (mobile applications preferred), experience with General and Medical Insurance systems will be an added advantage.
Technical Competencies
Experience with Windows and android Mobile; Developing mobile and web applications using HTML 5.0, Objective C, C, C++, Java, .Net or C#, PHP
Experience with Linux operating systems.
Experience with Device Testing - Application, Network, Performance
Good understanding of Software Development Life Cycle and Methodologies
Troubleshooting, diagnosing, and supporting mobile application development
Experience with query, reporting and analysis tools in a client /server environment, such as Qlik View (SQL scripting based), is required.
Advanced PC skills required (Excel, Access, Word, etc.).
Experience working with a Data Warehouse and/or relational databases is required.
Knowledge in MS SQL, Oracle and MySQL is required.
Solid understanding of data modelling, extraction, transformation and batch load processing is required
Business Development Officer
1 Position
Reporting to Medical Business Development Manager, the position holder will assist in responding to quotation requests, responding to customer service issues in medical business development, and developing prospects for new business.
Duties and responsibilities
Timely response to quotation requests
Developing prospects into new medical business
Establish and cultivate relationships with intermediaries, clients and other UAP business partners
Assist the Medical Business Development Manager to execute the medical business development strategic initiatives
Use and update CRM on a daily basis with activities undertaken by self or as advised by the Business development manager.
Represent UAP in business development meetings with prospective clients.
Qualifications and experience
A Bachelor’s degree in any business related field, 2 years’ working experience and proficiency in MS Office Suite.
Insurance Industry qualifications are an added advantage.
Key Competencies
Excellent presentation skills, strong verbal and written communication skills, passionate and results driven and able to work with minimum supervision.
Information Call Centre Agents
6 Positions
Reporting to the Information Centre Manager, the position holder will answer incoming calls from customers, answer inquiries and questions, handle complaints, troubleshoot problems and provide information to clients.
Duties and responsibilities
Provide customers with product and service information
Follow up and resolve customer queries where necessary
Complete call logs and produce call reports
Build customer’s interest in the services and products offered by the company
Qualifications and experience
A Bachelor’s degree in a business related field, at least one year insurance experience, progress in professional qualification in insurance e.g. ACII, COP Knowledge in customer service principles and practices and knowledge of call center telephony and technology.
Key Competencies
Excellent verbal and written communication skills, sound judgment to manage difficult customer situations and attention to detail.
UAP is an equal opportunity employer and offers successful candidates an attractive reward and benefits package, professional working environment and excellent career prospects.
Interested candidates are requested to send a copy of their updated Curriculum Vitae by 31St January 2013 via email to: recruitment@uap-group.com quoting the position in the subject of the email.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Please visit our website on www.uap-group.com for more career opportunities with UAP Group.
Government Jobs
Republic of Kenya
The Judiciary
Vacancy Announcement
The Constitution of Kenya 2010, inter alia, mandates the Judiciary to dispense Justice without undue delay.
In order for the Judiciary to be responsive to this constitutional requirement, it is imperative that the Judiciary strengthens its capacity to implement the Judiciary Transformation Framework (JTF) which was launched on 31 May, 2012.
The JTF is anchored on four pillars, the fourth of which is dedicated entirely to Information Communication Technology (ICT) as a key driver of transformation.
In particular, we seek to recruit:
A. Information Communication Technology Officers
1. ICT Officer I
PLS 10
36 Posts
Overall purpose of the job
Reporting to the Senior ICT Officer, the incumbent will carry out the above duties in a large court station and will plan and implement user-training sessions.
In addition, the incumbent will supervise junior CT staff.
Person Specification
For appointment to this position, a candidate must have:
i. A degree in any of the following fields: Computer Science/Information Communication Technology or Electronic Engineering or equivalent from a recognized institution;
ii. Four (4) years relevant experience;
iii. Have CCNA level 4;
iv. Experience in a legal environment will be an advantage.
2. ICT Officer II
PLS 9
50 Posts
Overall purpose of the job
Reporting to the Senior ICT Officer, the incumbent will carry out the above duties in a medium sized court station and will plan and implement user-training sessions.
Person Specification
For appointment to this position, a candidate must have:
i. A degree in any of the following fields: Computer Science/Information Communication Technology or in Electronics Engineering or equivalent from a recognized institution;
ii. Two (2) years relevant experience;
iii. Have CCNA level 4;
iv. Experience in a legal environment will be an advantage.
3. ICT Officer III
PLS 8
50 Posts
Overall purpose of the job
Reporting to the Senior ICT Officer, the incumbent will carry out the above duties in a small court station.
Person Specification
For appointment to this position, a candidate must have:
i. A degree in any of the following fields: Computer Science/Information Communication Technology, Telecommunication, Electronics Engineering or equivalent from a recognized institution with One (1) year relevant experience
or
A Diploma in Computer Science/Information Communication Technology or equivalent from a recognized institution with Three (3) years relevant experience;
ii. Have CCNA level 4;
iii. Experience in a legal environment will be an advantage.
B. Other Positions (All Based in Nairobi)
1. ICT Officer I (Audio-Visual Recording Supervisor)
PLS 10
1 Post
Overall purpose of the job
Reporting to the Senior ICT Officer, the incumbent will provide user support for the audio-visual service and
equipment for various court and training rooms in the Judiciary.
Person Specification
For appointment to this position a candidate must have:
A degree in Computer Science / Information Communication Technology, Telecommunication, Electronic Engineering, Audio-Visual engineering or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution with four (4) years relevant experience.
Possession of a certificate in Audio-Visual Technology will be an advantage.
2. ICT Officer II (Audio-Visual Librarian)
PLS 9
1 Post
Overall purpose of the job
Reporting to the Librarian-In-Charge and functionally to Senior ICT Officer, the incumbent will provide support for an Audio-Visual Library.
Person Specification
For appointment to this position a candidate must have:
A degree in any of the following fields: Library sciences or electronic document/record management systems or equivalent from a recognized institution with two (2) years relevant experience.
Possession of a certificate in Audio-Visual Technology or Information Communication Technology skills will be an advantage.
3. ICT Officer III (Audio-Visual Technicians)
PLS 8
7 Posts
Overall purpose of the job
Reporting to the Senior ICT Officer, the incumbent will provide audio-visual technical support wherever required.
Person Specification
For appointment to this position a candidate must have:
i) A degree in Electronic Engineering, Telecommunications, ICT, or Audio-visual Engineering from a recognized institution with one (1) year relevant experience.
or
ii) A diploma in Electronic Engineering, Telecommunications, ICT, or Audio-Visual Engineering from a recognized institution with three (3) years relevant experience.
4. ICT Officer I (Network and Data Centre Administrator)
PLS 10
1 Post
Overall purpose of the job
Reporting to the Assistant Director, Networks, the incumbent will manage the Data Center as well as provide technical support of the LAN and WAN systems of the Judiciary.
Person Specification
For appointment to this position a candidate must have:
i) A degree in Computer Science, Information Technology or equivalent from a recognized institution with four (4) years relevant experience.
or
ii) A diploma in Electronic Engineering, Telecommunications or Audio-Visual Engineering from a recognized institution with six (6) years relevant experience.
Working experience in a Cisco environment shall be an advantage.
Core Competencies
In addition to the specifications given for each of the jobs the applicants should have the following core
competencies:
Excellent planning and organizational skills;
Excellent communication skills with the ability to prepare and present concise oral and written reports;
Be a person of high integrity and ethical conduct;
Have strong leadership skills;
Have clear understanding of the role of the Judiciary in realizing the demands of the Constitution, Vision 2030 and other policy documents of the Judiciary
Have good customer care and public relations skills;
Have good interpersonal skills and be a team player;
Have the ability to work under minimal supervision;
Possession of managerial skills in planning, budgeting and project management will be desirable for all these positions.
All applications should be made through the Judiciary Websitewww.judiciary.go.ke/jobs/ and (for category A positions) should include a suggestion of a Station of Preference for the first posting.
This suggestion will be considered but will not be binding on the Judiciary.
So as to reach the Chief Registrar not later than 1st of February, 2013.
Applying for a job in a COMPANY that REJECTED YOU.
Should you apply or a job in a company that rejected you in earlier interviews. We give you tips on how to ensure you get called again for another open job.
A recruitment process is often long and drawn out, with multiple screenings, interviews, and reference checks. Coming in 2nd place for a position you wanted and thought was inevitable can be hard to take. Usually job seekers will drop the whole thing after a rejection and simply move on to pursuing the next opportunity they can find. That is often a mistake!
While you should certainly always keep pursuing additional opportunities until you’ve accepted an offer, following up and showing continued interest, can often pay off.
The point was emphasized to me again recently when one of the clients we wrote a CV for was rejected for a job he was pursuing. I encouraged him to send a brief email to the HR manager, thanking him for the chance to be considered and expressing an interest to still be further considered for other appropriate opportunities as they may arise. He was reluctant to do it, but finally, after several days decided he would.
In less than a day after sending the email, he got a call from the HR office saying he was glad to get the email, and asked if he would be interested in coming in to talk about another open position!
Why was the note important? Several reasons…
· Often, an employer feels awkward to call someone back that they just rejected, thinking there may be ill feelings.
· They often believe that the candidate would no longer be interested in the company or in a different position.
· They forget to look at existing or prior candidates for new positions and simply start their recruitment process anew.
· It simply never occurs to them!
By sending a note, showing continued interest and a positive attitude; it prompts the employer to take another look. They are appreciative of the gesture, and it makes their life easier!
In today’s competitive job market, it’s not at all unusual for an employer to have multiple equally good candidates for an open position. They can only select one. However, would gladly take others if they could. Expressing continued interest after a rejection, sometimes results in an offer. Make it a standard practice for any position you don’t initially get. You have nothing to lose and everything to gain
NGO Jobs in Kenya - Ipas
Founded in 1973, Ipas is a global nongovernmental organization dedicated to ending preventable deaths and disabilities from unsafe abortion.
Through local, national and global partnerships, Ipas works to ensure that women obtain safe, respectful and comprehensive reproductive health services.
The Ipas Africa Alliance is based in Nairobi and focuses on regional policy change and improving reproductive health programs in multiple Africa countries.
Senior Policy Advisor
The Senior Policy Advisor will work closely with the Vice President for Africa, and Alliance policy team to provide strategic guidance and technical assistance for Ipas’s policy and advocacy activities in the Africa region.
She/he will work to create a favorable regional environment to enable access to safe abortion for women, responsible to build and maintain relationships with key institutional, governmental and NGO partners, and represents Ipas in the region and internationally.
Requirements:
· A Masters degree in public health, policy or related field.
· A PhD is an added advantage, strong policy communication and advocacy skills and a minimum of 8 years’ relevant experience.
· Experience working in countries across Africa is essential and ability and willingness to travel within Africa up to 35% time.
Technical Linkages Associate
Reporting to the Director Ipas Africa Alliance Programs, the Technical Linkages Associate will take lead in creating linkages across technical areas of Ipas Africa Alliance work.
He/she will ensure that health systems work, community mobilization, policy and advocacy are linked and contributing to the Ipas mission and vision.
The person will closely collaborate with all technical staff, including Ipas regional and global staff to ensure synergy between the technical areas.
Requirements:
· A Masters degree in Public Health, Health Administration, Health Education or Health policy with a medical or nursing background.
· Strong technical competence in reproductive health programing including an understanding and experience with service delivery, community mobilization, policy, advocacy and research and a minimum of 4 years’ experience.
Program Coordinator
Reporting to the Program Manager, the Program Coordinator will assist the Ipas Africa Alliance management, technical staff and support staff in coordinating the day-to-day activities of the team(s).
He/She manages logistics, organizes meetings, arranges travels and mobilizes staff and partners to undertake Ipas activities.
The Program Coordinator exercises considerable discretion and independent judgment and is capable of handling relationships with all levels of the staff.
Requirements:
· A degree in any Social Science and a qualification in Project Management with a minimum of 2 years’ experience, strong communication skills, a multi tasker and highly organized individual.
· Experience in documentation and report writing is essential.
Consultant for Community Mobilization
Terms of Reference
The Community Access Consultant takes lead in implementing community mobilization activities in Kenya and other East African countries as needed.
He/she ensures that scientifically sound and culturally sensitive reproductive health messages are developed and disseminated using proven methodologies in communities where Ipas works.
He/she leads community assessments and other community operational research studies to help generate knowledge for improving community interventions.
Requirements:
· A degree in Social Science with training in Reproductive Health.
· A Masters degree is preferred.
· Competence in reproductive health messaging and education, an understanding of cultural issues around reproductive health, and experience in mobilizing communities for change within the region.
· Minimum experience of 3 years in each of these areas is essential.
Applicants should submit a cover letter and CV to: IpasAlliance@ipas.org we do not accept phone calls but we encourage you to visit our website: http:// www.ipas.org before applying or send your queries to IpasAlliance@ipas.org.
Deadline for applications is 23rd January 2013.
Due to anticipated volume of applications, only qualified applicants will be contacted.
Ipas is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
NGO Jobs in Kenya - NGO Project
A Local NGO seeks to recruit candidates for the following posts:
Project Manager-1 (Based In Samburu)
Qualifications
· K.R.C.H.N/Diploma in Clinical Medicine and Surgery with degree in Public Health or Social Sciences
· 5years minimum work experience managing health project at field level; experience working in arid areas will be an added advantage
Procurement Officer-1 (Nairobi)
Qualifications
· Diploma in Purchasing and Supplies management
· 2years minimum work experience
M&E Officer-1
Qualifications
· Diploma or degree in Monitoring and Evaluation, orData Collection and Statistics
· 3years minimum work experience in project activities
All applicants should email a letter of application, CV, certificates and relevant testimonials to jobrecruits93@gmail.com by 21st January 2013.
Only short listed candidates will be contacted.
Canvassing will result in automatic disqualification.
NGO Jobs in Kenya - IRC
Clinical Services Manager-Kakuma
Sector: Health
Location: Kenya
Employee Type: Regular
Employee Category: Full Time
Description
Based in the Kakuma Refugee Camp, the clinical services program manager shall be responsible for the overall designing and implementation of the clinical services program in Kakuma refugee camp.
Working under the guidance and supervision of the health team leader, the clinical services manager is responsible for the services offered in the curative sector in Kakuma refugee camp.
He/she shall be expected to monitor and ensure improvement and maintenance of health performance indicators as per SPHERE/UNHCR/WHO standards in the Camp.
Key Responsibilities
Programming
· Identify health program opportunities by assisting health staff to carry out assessments; draft health sector proposals and budgets
· Formulate clinical services program goals, objectives and intervention strategies, in collaboration with the health team leader
· Develop an annual clinical services program workplan
· Provide overall coordination of all the departments under clinical services program i.e. pharmacy, laboratory, clinics, hospital e.t.c.
· Conduct periodic field visits to the health program facilities and ensure that program implementation strategies are compatible with overall program goals and objectives
· Provide overall support to the program’s facilities, ensuring appropriate availability of supplies and personnel
· Ensure chronic clinics within the facilities function appropriately
· Coordinate consultancy visits for the clinical services program to the camp
· Conduct assessments of status of health sector in target areas and verify reports of infectious and epidemic diseases
· Coordinate referrals of refugee patients as per UNHCR referral guidelines
· Coordinate all maternal audit meetings and prepare the resultant report
Human resource
· Monitoring and supervising both national and refugee staff to ensure work is performed efficiently
· Prepare/ oversee call lists and coverage plans for staff in the clinical services program as appropriate
· Routinely monitor staff performance according to their job description and provide written feedback in a timely manner
· Oversee continuous training programs for the health staff as well as organizing trainings with consultants as per the annual work-plan & budget
· Review personnel issues and concerns of medical staff and assist with determining and implementing solutions
· Determine personnel needs for field level activities and in consultation with the health team leader identify positions to be filled
· Participate in recruitment of health staff as appropriate
· Orientate new field staff members on personnel health and safety issues unique to the area
· Ensure all new clinical services program staff undergo sufficient orientation on the program
· In coordination with the health team leader and project coordinator validate staff who require medical evacuation
· Recommend promotions, disciplinary action of health staff to the health team leader and project coordinator
· Provide direct supervision to the hospital matron, the laboratory in charge, pharmacist and medical officers.
· Foster integration of the clinical services program with other health sector programs within IRC Kakuma.
Supply chain
· Supervise the monitoring of stock levels and expiration dates for clinical services supplies and ensure appropriate stocks of essential supplies are maintained
· Monitor utilization of IRC issued clinical services supplies; monitor and track IRC clinical services sector assets
· Review of all clinical services purchase requisitions
Monitoring and reporting
· Monitor health indicator trends and ensure appropriate action is taken
· Attend meetings concerning overall health program issues
· Keep the health team leader informed of all developments through regular reports
· Attend all health coordination meetings and management meetings in the field.
· Compile weekly, monthly reports and donor reports.
Finance and grant management
· Prepare spending plans for the program based on the available budget
· Attend and participate in monthly budget review meetings, with records of updated expenditure records and spending plans
· Ensure adherence to the clinical services budget by reviewing expenditure
· Provide recommendations and interventions to correct any identified deviations that impact on budget adherence
Key Result Areas
· Maintenance of health indicators within required standards (UNHCR/SPHERE/WHO)
· Availability of supplies for the clinical services program at all health facilities
· Appropriate staff coverage for the clinical services program
· Timely reporting of all notifiable diseases seen within the health facilities
· Efficient budget tracking and management for the clinical services program
Minimum requirements:
· Degree in Medicine and surgery from a recognized institution
· A Masters in public health is an added advantage
· Registered with The Kenya Medical and Dentists Practitioners board
· Proficiency in Ms Excel and Ms Word is a must
· Required Experience & Competencies:
· Experience in tropical medicine or public health in developing countries
· Experience in health program design and management
· Experience in managing teams
· Strong communication skills: oral, written and presentation
· Ability to work with displaced communities with diverse cultural and ethnic backgrounds
· A mature person of high professional integrity, able to work under stress
· Knowledge of international minimum standards in health program service delivery, including SPHERE, WHO and UNHCR
Kenyan nationals are encouraged to apply.
International allowances are not available for this position.
Salary and employee benefits are compliant to the Kenyan NGO Sector.
To Apply:
http://ch.tbe.taleo.net/CH02/ats/careers/apply.jsp?org=IRC&cws=1
Community Health Program Officer
Sector: Health
Location: Kenya
Employee Type: Regular
Employee Category: Full Time
Description
Based in Kakuma Refugee Camp, the Community Health Program (CHP) officer reports directly to the CHP Manager, he/she will be expected to work within the integrated community health program and collaborate with the Clinical, Environmental Health, Nutrition and HIV/AIDS sectors to implement the program activities.
Key Responsibilities
· Liaise with appropriate sectors to ensure outbreak prevention, control and response measures targeting communicable diseases are in place at all times in Kakuma camp.
· Raise awareness and improve knowledge, among refugees, agency staff and host communities working with or engaging with refugees to prevent occurrence and spread of infectious diseases in Kakuma refugee camp.
· Train health staff and community health promoters on Standard case definitions and ensure that community surveillance systems are linked with the health facilities.
· Liaise with appropriate staff to ensure availability of appropriate supplies for control and prevention of communicable illnesses.
· Liaise with clinical services staff and ensure Standard Case Definitions are available in all consultation rooms
· Conduct active surveillance of communicable diseases. Investigate outbreaks establishing etiologies, mechanisms for diagnostic testing and the effectiveness of response measures. Ensure contact tracing is done and all suspected outbreaks are reported within 24 hours.
· In liaison with the CHM, coordinate outbreak coordination meetings within the health sector.
· Ensure proper surveillance investigations, reporting, specimen collection and transport of samples of communicable disease outbreaks.
· Maintain appropriate knowledge and skills amongst health staff to control and prevent outbreaks.
· In the event of an outbreak liaise with the health facilities and prepare daily line list and send to the CHM.
· In liaison with the CHM, periodically review disaster preparedness plans on diseases prone to out breaks at the Kakuma Refugee Camp.
· Ensure adequate coverage of childhood immunizations of >95% through supervision of EPI centers, provision of adequate supplies and antigens at all times.
· Conduct periodic supervision sessions in vaccinating facilities and document the findings.
· Ensure cold chain is maintained throughout, spot check the EPI fridge to ensure no expired antigens or VVM 3 & 4 is left in the fridge. Keep the records for future reference.
· Ensure medical screening and immunization of children under five years is done at reception center and for new arrivals in the community.
· Prepare weekly epidemic monitoring report and submit to PHO
· Prepare monthly EPI report and submit to CHM
· In liaIson with CHM ensure vitamin A & de-worming supplementation for children under five years is done twice yearly.
· In liason with CHM coordinate camp wide immunization campaigns in response to outbreaks
· Carry out any other duties assigned as delegated by the program manager
Key Result Areas
· Specific responsibility area Kakuma 1
· Coordinate and supervise the activities of all the Community Health Promoters (CHPs) and their supervisors to ensure that each is assigned to specific households and persons.
· Attend facility meetings weekly and give guidance to the CHPs on issues raised.
· Contribute to the maintenance of a high quality and motivated team of polyvalent Community Health Promoters (CHPs) by participating in formal and on-job training sessions, performance appraisal and feedback and ensuring that staff discipline and adherence to organizational policies is in place at all times.
· Perform mentorship sessions to the CHPs allocated to you and compile a report on the same biweekly.
· Work with community health committees to ensure that the community members actively participate in preventive and health promotion activities at the community level and support Community Health Promoters in their day to day activities.
· Participate in camp wide surveys and medical campaigns.
· Liaise with the mental health and the CBR officer to ensure community rehabilitation indicators are met.
· Liaise with the other sectors to ensure community based indicators are met.
Capacity building
· Organizing training of staff (both refugee and national) on integrated disease surveillance and response.
· Liaise with the CHP team to develop a curriculum and an IRC training manual for CHPs.
· Ensure a class of CHPs is trained and qualifies yearly
· Liaise with CHP team to perform supervision monitoring of all CHPs twice annually
Administrative responsibilities:
· In liaison with CHM Maintain ongoing collaboration and consultation with CDC, IOM, MOH, UN agencies, NGOs and refugee populations.
· Prepare orders for sector activities and maintain inventories for the same.
· Contribute to program budget management by tracking expenditures and participating in monthly budget review meetings.
· Support the counterpart in preparation of program staff payrolls and duty rosters.
· In liaison with CHM compile weekly and monthly, quarterly and annual reports.
Minimum requirements:
· Diploma in Community Health Nursing or any other relevant qualification.
· Registered with the relevant body
· At least 3 years of relevant work experience in Public Health field.
· Strong communication skills; oral, written and presentation skills.
· Team player.
· Ready to work in difficult environmental conditions
· Must be flexible and culturally sensitive
· Experience of working in a resource poor setting and/or camp environment is an added advantage
Kenyan nationals are encouraged to apply. International allowances are not available for this position. Salary and employee benefits are compliant to the Kenyan NGO Sector.
IRC leading the way from harm to home.
IRC is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
IRC considers all applicants on the basis of merit without regard to race, sex, color, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status or disability.
To Apply:
http://ch.tbe.taleo.net/CH02/ats/careers/apply.jsp?org=IRC&cws=1
Community Health Program Officer
Sector: Health
Location: Kenya
Employee Type: Regular
Employee Category: Full Time
Description
Based in Kakuma Refugee Camp, the Community Health Program (CHP) officer reports directly to the CHP Manager, he/she will be expected to work within the integrated community health program and collaborate with the Clinical, Environmental Health, Nutrition and HIV/AIDS sectors to implement the program activities.
Key Responsibilities
· Liaise with appropriate sectors to ensure outbreak prevention, control and response measures targeting communicable diseases are in place at all times in Kakuma camp.
· Raise awareness and improve knowledge, among refugees, agency staff and host communities working with or engaging with refugees to prevent occurrence and spread of infectious diseases in Kakuma refugee camp.
· Train health staff and community health promoters on Standard case definitions and ensure that community surveillance systems are linked with the health facilities.
· Liaise with appropriate staff to ensure availability of appropriate supplies for control and prevention of communicable illnesses.
· Liaise with clinical services staff and ensure Standard Case Definitions are available in all consultation rooms
· Conduct active surveillance of communicable diseases. Investigate outbreaks establishing etiologies, mechanisms for diagnostic testing and the effectiveness of response measures. Ensure contact tracing is done and all suspected outbreaks are reported within 24 hours.
· In liaison with the CHM, coordinate outbreak coordination meetings within the health sector.
· Ensure proper surveillance investigations, reporting, specimen collection and transport of samples of communicable disease outbreaks.
· Maintain appropriate knowledge and skills amongst health staff to control and prevent outbreaks.
· In the event of an outbreak liaise with the health facilities and prepare daily line list and send to the CHM.
· In liaison with the CHM, periodically review disaster preparedness plans on diseases prone to out breaks at the Kakuma Refugee Camp.
· Ensure adequate coverage of childhood immunizations of >95% through supervision of EPI centers, provision of adequate supplies and antigens at all times.
· Conduct periodic supervision sessions in vaccinating facilities and document the findings.
· Ensure cold chain is maintained throughout, spot check the EPI fridge to ensure no expired antigens or VVM 3 & 4 is left in the fridge. Keep the records for future reference.
· Ensure medical screening and immunization of children under five years is done at reception center and for new arrivals in the community.
· Prepare weekly epidemic monitoring report and submit to PHO
· Prepare monthly EPI report and submit to CHM
· In liaIson with CHM ensure vitamin A & de-worming supplementation for children under five years is done twice yearly.
· In liason with CHM coordinate camp wide immunization campaigns in response to outbreaks
· Carry out any other duties assigned as delegated by the program manager
Key Result Areas
· Specific responsibility area Kakuma 1
· Coordinate and supervise the activities of all the Community Health Promoters (CHPs) and their supervisors to ensure that each is assigned to specific households and persons.
· Attend facility meetings weekly and give guidance to the CHPs on issues raised.
· Contribute to the maintenance of a high quality and motivated team of polyvalent Community Health Promoters (CHPs) by participating in formal and on-job training sessions, performance appraisal and feedback and ensuring that staff discipline and adherence to organizational policies is in place at all times.
· Perform mentorship sessions to the CHPs allocated to you and compile a report on the same biweekly.
· Work with community health committees to ensure that the community members actively participate in preventive and health promotion activities at the community level and support Community Health Promoters in their day to day activities.
· Participate in camp wide surveys and medical campaigns.
· Liaise with the mental health and the CBR officer to ensure community rehabilitation indicators are met.
· Liaise with the other sectors to ensure community based indicators are met.
Capacity building
· Organizing training of staff (both refugee and national) on integrated disease surveillance and response.
· Liaise with the CHP team to develop a curriculum and an IRC training manual for CHPs.
· Ensure a class of CHPs is trained and qualifies yearly
· Liaise with CHP team to perform supervision monitoring of all CHPs twice annually
Administrative responsibilities:
· In liaison with CHM Maintain ongoing collaboration and consultation with CDC, IOM, MOH, UN agencies, NGOs and refugee populations.
· Prepare orders for sector activities and maintain inventories for the same.
· Contribute to program budget management by tracking expenditures and participating in monthly budget review meetings.
· Support the counterpart in preparation of program staff payrolls and duty rosters.
· In liaison with CHM compile weekly and monthly, quarterly and annual reports.
Minimum requirements:
· Diploma in Community Health Nursing or any other relevant qualification.
· Registered with the relevant body
· At least 3 years of relevant work experience in Public Health field.
· Strong communication skills; oral, written and presentation skills.
· Team player.
· Ready to work in difficult environmental conditions
· Must be flexible and culturally sensitive
· Experience of working in a resource poor setting and/or camp environment is an added advantage
Kenyan nationals are encouraged to apply. International allowances are not available for this position. Salary and employee benefits are compliant to the Kenyan NGO Sector.
IRC leading the way from harm to home.
IRC is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
IRC considers all applicants on the basis of merit without regard to race, sex, color, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status or disability.
To Apply:
http://ch.tbe.taleo.net/CH02/ats/careers/apply.jsp?org=IRC&cws=1
Latest Government Jobs in Kenya - KURA
The Kenya Urban Roads Authority (KURA) is a State Corporation under the Ministry of Roadsestablished by the Kenya Roads Act, 2007 with the core mandate of management, development, rehabilitation and maintenance of all public roads in the cities and municipalities in Kenya except where those roads are national roads.
As the leading Government Agency with the above mandate, we wish to competitively fill the above positions with suitably qualified Kenyans as follows:
Corporate Affairs Officer
Ref: KURA/CA/13/002
1 Post
Location: Headquarters
Department: Corporate Affairs
Reports To: Chief Corporate Affairs Officer
Job Grade: 5
Duties and Responsibilities
· Provide technical advice in the design of KURA website and digital newsletters/email advertising;
· Undertake graphic design development for Information Education and Communication (IEC) materials;
· Design layouts for publications such as newsletters, brochures, adverts bulletins, Cards, billboards, safety signs and signage;
· Filming (recording) / Photographing of KURA functions & activities;
· Production of documentaries, video editing and review of Authority adverts;
· Archiving of film and photographic records and other documentaries; and
· Performance of any other lawful duties as may be assigned from time to time.
Qualifications
Appointment to the position will be made from persons who:
· Bachelors degree in Communication, Business or Social Science from a recognized University;
· A diploma in fine art/graphic design;
· Advanced program in 3D/2D design;
· Proficiency in graphical designing through adobe photoshop Suite, dreamweaver, freehand, illustrator, InDesign and Quark Xpress;
· Advanced Certificate in Photography /Film/television/Communication design are added advantage; and
· Knowledge about press and electronic media, offset and large format printing is added advantage.
Senior Corporate Affairs Officer
Ref: KURA/CA/13/001
1 Post
Location: Headquarters
Department: Corporate Affairs
Reports To: Chief Corporate Affairs Officer
Job Grade: 6
Duties and Responsibilities
· Implementation of communications, public relations and media strategies within the established procedures;
· Co-ordination of public relations activities of the Authority;
· Ensuring timely and effective communication with the media;
· Production and distribution of in-house journals, newsletters, and other related public corporate documents;
· Editing of web content and ensuring maintenance and updating of information on the Authority’s website by the ICT department;
· Implementation of Corporate Affairs Department plans in line with the corporate objectives;
· Undertaking media monitoring, event management and customer care management;
· Handling complaints raised by the Authority’s stakeholders;
· Establishing networks with the Media and other stakeholders;
· Development of documentaries and management of corporate branding.
· Coordination of regional and county communication events;
· Development and organization of press releases, media adverts, supplements, and tours;
· Organizing and coordinating public relations events and activities including corporate social responsibility in KURA; and
· Perform any other official duties that may be assigned from time to time.
Qualifications
Appointment to the position will be made from persons who:
· Have a Bachelor’s degree in Communication, Marketing, Business or any Social Science from a recognized University;
· Have Postgraduate Degree in Public Relations or Mass Communications;
· Have satisfactorily served in the grade of Corporate Affairs Officer in the Authority or a comparable position with similar responsibilities in like organizations for a minimum period of three years;
· Are members of professional body such as Public Relations Society of Kenya(PRSK) or a
recognized relevant professional body;
· Have good interpersonal, communication and computer skills;
· Have excellent script and speech writing skills; and
· Are assertive and team players.
Senior Electrical Engineer
Ref: KURA/P&E/13/009
1 Post
Location: Headquarters
Department: Planning and Environment
Reports to: Manager Design
Job grade: JG 6
Duties and Responsibilities:
· Prepare electrical designs for various projects as required by the Authority
· Analyze complex electrical engineering problems and offer effective resolutions
· Creation and management of the electrical scope of work for the Authority
· Sizing of overall electrical system
· Specification, selection and purchase of all electrical equipment to meet the Authority requirements
· Oversee development of detailed design drawings including one line diagrams, plans, details, wiring diagrams and fabrication drawings
· Develop and maintain labour and material estimates for projects.
Qualifications & Skills
Appointment to this position will be made from persons who:
· Hold a Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or its equivalent from a recognized university
· Have been registered by Engineers Registration Board of Kenya
· Able to work effectively with a wide spectrum of people and Have good communication and interpersonal skills and
· Are proficient in ICT use.
Senior Roads Safety Officer
Ref: KURA/P&E/13/008
1 Post
Location: Headquarters
Department: Planning and Environment
Reports to: Chief Road Safety Officer
Job grade: JG 6
Duties and Responsibilities:
· Ensuring that Road Safety services are delivered in a cost effective and professional manner and that all statutory requirements are met;
· Analyzing road designs on issues of road safety;
· Undertaking training on road safety measures;
· Undertaking road safety research projects and developing, road safety initiatives;
· Undertaking analysis of road accident statistics and assisting in road safety audits when required;
· Liaising with other organizations on issues of road safety; and
· Performance any other lawful as may be assigned from time to time.
Qualifications & Skills
Appointment to this position will be made from persons who:
· Have a Bachelor’s Degree from a recognized university with professional Training in Occupational Health safety or equivalent qualification;
· Have diploma in road safety;
· Registration with the Directorate of Occupational Safety and Health Services (DOSHS);
· Have satisfactorily served in the grade of Road Safety Officer in the Authority or a comparable position with similar responsibilities in like organizations for at least 3 years;
· Have thorough knowledge of Road safety and sustainable transport issues;
· Are Able to work effectively with a wide spectrum of people; and
· Are proficient in ICT use.
Senior Transportation Engineer
Ref: KURA/P&E/13/007
1 Post
Location: Headquarters
Department: Planning and Environment
Reports to: Chief Road Safety Officer
Job grade: JG 6
Duties and Responsibilities:
· Assist in the development, programming, calibration, validation, application and documentation of transportation and land use forecasting methods.
· Prepares input data for simulation models, tabulates travel simulation model outputs using GIS tools and tabular forms. Compares model results with current and historical data.
· Conducts individual highway and public transportation studies, including detailed specification of the problem, application of travel demand models, analysis and review of simulation results, interpretation and reporting of travel forecast results and the development of conclusions and recommendations for project implementation.
· Prepares reports summarizing findings and recommendations of various studies, including text, tables, maps, charts, photos and other appropriate graphics and presents results to technical committees and the public.
· Assists in the application of standard statistical data processing programs and techniques to tabulate process and analyze census and travel survey data.
· Performs related technical work, as required.
Qualifications & Skills
Appointment to this position will be made from persons who:
· Have a degree in Engineering or equivalent qualification from a recognized university
· Have diploma in Statistics
· Thorough knowledge of the principles, practices and objectives of transportation planning and transportation engineering, ability to relate this knowledge to the development and analysis of a regional transportation system and its components.
· Thorough knowledge of applicable computer applications, graphics programs, database design, word processing and spreadsheet software. Experience with Python, SQL, MS Access.
· Familiarity with geographical information systems (GIS) and their applications.
· Familiarity with field surveys, data analysis, and system evaluation.
· Familiarity with advanced practice models, such as activity based models and dynamic traffic assignment.
· Ability to effectively present results of research and technical analysis in oral, written and graphic form.
· Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationship with staff and other stakeholders.
Chief Environmentalist
Ref: KURA/P&E/13/006
1 Post
Location: Headquarters
Department: Planning and Environment
Reports to: Manager Environment
Job grade: JG 7
Duties and Responsibilities:
· Reviewing environmental priorities for the Authority in collaboration with other stakeholders with a view to managing associated risks.
· Undertaking environmental & social impact studies independently as part of the road design and tender documentation process and preparation of appropriate environmental management plans.
· Designing, implementing and tracking progress on environmental and social performance systems with a view to ensuring compliance with corporate standards.
· Establishing linkages with consultants and other stakeholders on environmental matters for mutual benefit of the Authority.
· Conducting environmental & social reviews of the Company’s projects and supervising new portfolio investments.
· Providing support to project development initiatives in the Authority and ensuring environmental & social development issues are addressed.
· Providing technical and advisory support to road sector stakeholders towards achieving positive and sustainable development outcomes including mobilization of support from donor funded programmes.
· Interacting with development partners/donor organizations to facilitate compliance with national environmental laws and regulations and other agreed performance standards.
· Monitoring emerging regulatory and legislative policy changes and/or initiatives and facilitating incorporation and implementation of relevant strategies within the Authority’s activities.
· Reviewing relevant Authority contracts to ensure provisions related to environmental provisions have been incorporated.
· Performing any other duties as may be assigned from time to time.
Qualifications & Skills
Appointment to this position will be made from persons who:
· Bachelor of Science Degree in Environmental/Environmental Engineering/Biological Sciences or equivalent degree from a recognized University.
· Post Graduate Training in Environmental Studies or related studies.
· Registered with NEMA as a Lead Expert.
· Proven knowledge of Environmental Management and Coordination Act 1999 and the Regulations there from.
· Minimum of Seven (7) years overall experience, two of which should be in the area of environmental assessment and monitoring of roads, and experience in work related to Donor Funded Projects will be an added advantage.
· Good IT User skills.
· Good interpersonal & communication skills.
· Assertive and team player.
Chief Sociologist
Ref: KURA/P&E/13/005
1 Post
Location: Headquarters
Department: Planning and Environment
Reports to: Manager Environment
Job grade: JG 7
Duties and Responsibilities:
· Undertaking social impact studies independently as part of the road design and tender documentation process and preparation of appropriate social management plans.
· Designing, implementing and tracking progress on social performance systems with a view to ensuring compliance with corporate standards.
· Conducting social reviews of the Authority’s projects and supervising new portfolio investments.
· Providing technical and advisory support to road sector stakeholders towards achieving positive and sustainable development outcomes including mobilization of support from donor funded programmes.
· Reviewing relevant Authority contracts to ensure provisions related to social provisions have been incorporated.
· Advising and recommending scenarios that will optimize on community benefits on the basis of assessments and surveys.
· Preparing terms of reference for the social surveys and facilitating implementation of related recommendations.
· Liaising with relevant staff/communication specialists and other stakeholders in the dissemination of public information relating to the Authority’s road projects.
· Establishing linkages with consultants and other stakeholders on social matters for mutual benefit of the Authority.
· Coordination of implementation of HIV/AIDS interventions to ensure appropriate mainstreaming of HIV/AIDS into roads projects.
· Coordination of gender mainstreaming in road design with emphasis on equal employment opportunities for both men and women.
· Performing any other duties as may be assigned from time to time.
Qualifications & Skills
Appointment to this position will be made from persons who:
· Bachelor degree in Social Sciences or equivalent degree from a recognized University.
· Post Graduate Training in Social Work/Development Studies/Anthropology or related studies.
· Minimum of Seven (7) years overall experience, two of which should be in the area of HIV/AIDS interventions, and experience in work related to Donor Funded Projects will be an added advantage.
· Previous work experience in environmental & social impact assessment will be an added advantage.
· Good IT User skills.
· Good interpersonal & communication skills.
· Assertive and team player.
Chief Road Safety Officer
Ref: KURA/P&E/13/004
1 Post
Location: Headquarters
Department: Planning and Environment
Reports to: Manager Transport Economics
Job grade: JG 7
Duties and Responsibilities:
· Formulation and implementation of road safety policies and regulations;
· Overseeing delivery of Road Safety services in a cost effective and professional manner and that all statutory requirements are met;
· Participating in performance review and development meeting and undertaking a plan of training where necessary;
· Undertaking road safety research projects;
· Development and implementation of road safety initiatives;
· Undertaking analysis of road accident statistics and assisting in road safety audits;
· Liaising with relevant authorities on issues of road safety ;
· Encouraging partnership with other organizations including providing guidance and assistance to schools and insofar as training on current Road Safety and travel awareness issues;
· In charge of Children Traffic Parks in various parts of the Country
· Performance of any other duties as may be assigned from time to time.
Qualifications & Skills
Appointment to this position will be made from persons who:
· Have a Bachelor’s Degree in Technology Education
· Have a Certificate in Engineering Computer Aided Programs eg AUTO CAD
· Have knowledge in project planning and ability to disseminate knowledge;
· Have thorough knowledge of Road safety and sustainable transport issues;
· Understands strategic issues affecting casualty reduction;
· Are Able to work effectively with a wide spectrum of people; and
· Are proficient in ICT use.
Chief Urban Planner
Ref: KURA/P&E/13/003
1 Post
Location: Headquarters
Department: Planning and Environment
Reports to: Manager Transport Economics
Job grade: JG 7
Duties and Responsibilities:
· Undertaking a wide variety of urban planning exercises including road corridor use planning, socio-economic analysis, infrastructure and environmental planning;
· Preparing reports regarding the locations of different infrastructure, as well as population characteristics;
· Evaluation of proposals and recommend denial, approval or conditional approval, as well as make changes as necessary;
· Designing, promoting and administering KURA plans and policies affecting land use, zoning, public utilities, community facilities, housing, and transportation;
· Assessing the feasibility of road proposals and identifying necessary changes;
· Creating, preparing, or requisitioning graphic and narrative reports on land use data, including land area maps overlaid with geographic variables such as population density;
· Researching and obtaining information regarding all applicable codes, and regulations which would affect the development of a site;
· Analyzing preliminary zoning reports and determining the requirements and timelines to permit process of road infrastructure development;
· Facilitating consultation with the government officials, land developers, lawyers, special interest groups, and the general public to develop or address issues regarding land use and road infrastructure development; and
· Performance of any other lawful duties as may be assigned from time to time.
Qualifications & Skills
Appointment to this position will be made from persons who:
· Have a degree in Land Use, Urban planning or equivalent qualification;
· Have satisfactorily served in the grade of Senior Urban Planner in the Authority or a comparable position with similar responsibilities in like organizations for at least 3 years;
· Are registered and practicing urban planner;
· Have good communication and interpersonal skills; and
· Have working ICT knowledge for urban planning.
Manager, Transport Economics
Ref: KURA/P&E/13/002
1 Post
Location: Headquarters
Department: Planning and Environment
Reports to: General Manger, Planning and Environment
Job grade: JG 8
Duties and Responsibilities:
· Assessing infrastructure requirements of new developments to support planning applications or to inform development plans;
· Undertaking studies for adoption of common technical standards for roads;
· Initiating and formulating transport programmes covering roads;
· Identifying potential solutions to transportation problems;
· Initiating design ideas for new or improved transport infrastructure;
· Formulating proposals for financing and implementing transport programmes;
· Institutionalizing policy reforms for management and financing of various infrastructure;
· Coordinating development of mathematical and computer simulation models to forecast the effects of road improvements, policy changes and/or public transportation schemes;
· Designing and interpreting transportation and travel surveys;
· Evaluating the benefits and costs of different strategies;
· Preparing plans to promote investment in road; and
· Performance of any other lawful duties as may be assigned from time to time.
Qualifications & Skills
Appointment to this position will be made from persons who:
· Hold a Bachelor’s degree in Transport Economics or Civil engineering or its equivalent;
· Have registered by Engineers Registration Board of Kenya;
· Have satisfactorily served in the grade of Chief Transport Economist in the Authority or a comparable position with similar responsibilities in like organizations for at least 3 years;
· Have attended a project development and management course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution;
· Strategic leadership development course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution;
· Have good communication and interpersonal skills; and
· Have working ICT knowledge for transport economics.
Manager, Transportation Engineering
Ref: KURA/P&E/13/001
1 Post
Location: Headquarters
Department: Planning and Environment
Reports to: General Manger, Planning and Environment
Job Grade: JG 8
Duties and Responsibilities:
The Manager Transportation Engineering will be responsible for:
· Formulation and implementation of policies, regulations and procedures that will ensure effective and efficient urban transport;
· Coordinating implementation of axle load control policies for the roads under the Authority;
· Preparing an axle load control programme;
· Coordinating implementation of road safety and traffic control policies for the roads under the Authority;
· Advising on traffic control policies;
· Designing transit means and analyze effects of transit in urban areas;
· Overseeing the design of road safety improvements;
· Coordinating preparation and implementation of axle load control contracts; and
· Performance of any other lawful duties as may be assigned from time to time.
Qualifications & Skills
Appointment to this position will be made from persons who:
· Hold a degree in civil engineering or its equivalent qualification from a recognized university;
· Training in Transport Management
· Are registered with Engineers Registration Board (ERB) and a member of Institution of Engineers of Kenya (IEK);
· Have satisfactorily served in the grade of a Senior Engineer axle load/traffic/Chief Safety Officer in the Authority or a comparable position with similar responsibilities in like organizations for at least 3 years;
· Have attended sstrategic leadership development course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution;
· Have attended management course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution;
· Have good communication skills as well as interpersonal skills;
· Have ability to manage staff and provide good leadership; and
· Have working ICT knowledge for road management system.
Candidates who meet the set criteria should apply for the position(s) as well as download and fill the Job Application Form, attach their updated CVs, copies of certificates and testimonials and e-mail them to Jobs@kura.go.ke or post or hand deliver them so as to reach the under signed not later than 6th February, 2013.
All applications should have the respective job reference number clearly marked on the subject line of the email or envelope. Only short listed candidates will be contacted.
The Director General
Kenya Urban Roads Authority (KURA)
IKM Building, 5th Ngong Avenue
P.O. Box 41727-00100, GPO,
Nairobi
