Transition Authority Consultancy Job to Develop a Strategic Plan for the Transition Authority in Kenya

National Individual Consultant

Consultancy to Develop a Strategic Plan for the Transition Authority

1. Background

The Transition Authority (TA) is a statutory body with a constitutional mandate of facilitating and coordinating the transition to the devolved system of government in Kenya pursuant to the provisions of the Transition to Devolved Government Act 2012, and section 15 of the Sixth Schedule to the Constitution of Kenya, 2012. 

Its mandate is to “facilitate the realization of a devolved system of government through effective and efficient coordination of the transition process.”

The Authority’s mandate will be implemented in two phases: phase one -July 2012 – 4th of March 2013 and phase two 5th March 2013 -2016. 

The phase one of the Authority has been guided by a TA roadmap for the period July 2012 to June 2013. 

The TA is expected to prepare a three year strategic plan 2013-2016 which sets the long term direction for the implementation of its mandate in phase 2.

2. Objective

The overall objective of this consultancy is to develop a three year Strategic Plan to ensure that The Transition Authority fulfills its mandate.

3. Application Process

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

• UNDP Personal History Form (P11)
• Detailed Curriculum Vitae
• Proposal for implementing the assignment

Please quote “Strategic Plan – Transition Authority” on the subject line.

Applications should be emailed to consultants.ken@undp.org to reach us not later than Thursday, 27 June 2013 at 4.00 P.M Kenya Time.

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

Wanandege Housing Sacco Manager, and Accountants Jobs in Kenya

Wanandege Housing Cooperative Society Ltd is a fast growing Housing cooperative society ltd. 

The society draws its membership from the employees of Kenya Airways, and other affiliated companies. 

Wanandege Housing has exciting career opportunities in which we are seeking high caliber individuals to fill the positions below:-

Manager.

He/she will be responsible for overall leadership and management of the Housing co-op Society operations.

Minimum Qualifications Required:

• Bachelor of Commerce degree or its equivalent from a recognized university.
• Experience in a comparable position with similar responsibilities in a Housing or in like organizations for a minimum period of five (5) years.
• Have demonstrated high leadership and management capability.
• Computer literate
• Good communication & interpersonal skills
• Valid certificate of good conduct
• Understand SOCIETY policies and procedures.

Accountant

Minimum Qualifications Required:

• Bachelor of Commerce degree or its equivalent from a recognized university.
• CPA K or equivalent.
• Have satisfactorily served in a comparable position with similar responsibilities in the Society or in the grade of Accounts Assistant in the Society or like organizations for a minimum of three (3) years.
• High understanding of accounting matters.
• Computer literate
• Good communication & interpersonal skills
• Valid certificate of good conduct

Assistant Accountant

Minimum Qualifications Required:

• KCSE C+.
• CPA II or its equivalent.
• High understanding of accounting matters.
• Computer literate
• Good communication & interpersonal skills
• Valid certificate of good conduct.

Applicants who meet the above requirements are requested to send their applications, CV’s & relevant copies of certificates not later than 3rd July 2013 through Post office box addressed to:-

Chairman Wanandege Housing Co-Op Society Ltd,
P.O BOX 19074 – 00501,
Nairobi.

Kericho County Chief Officers, Sub-County Administrators, and Ward Administrators Jobs in Kenya

Kericho County Public Service Board

The Kericho County Public Service Board wishes to recruit competent, self-driven, dynamic, innovative and qualified persons to fill the following positions pursuant to Article 176 of the Constitution of Kenya and County Government Act No.17 of 2012

Chief Officers 

(10 Posts )

Departmental Areas:

• Finance and Economic Planning
• Agriculture, Livestock Development and Fisheries
• Water, Energy, Forestry, Environment and Natural Resources
• Health Services
•  Education, Youth Affairs, Culture and Social Services
• Lands, Housing and Physical Planning
• Public Works, Roads and Transport
• Public Service Management
• Trade, Industrialization, Cooperative Development ,Tourism and Wildlife
• Information, Communication and E-government

Duties and Responsibilities:

The Chief Officer shall be the authorized Officer in respect of exercise of delegated power and shall be responsible to the respective County Executive Committee member for:

• The administration of a county department as provided under Section 45 of the County Government Act.
• Oversee management of Finances, preparation and submission of the Budget estimates, Annual plans and Programs
• Formulation and implementation of policies and plans
• Development and implementation of strategic sector development plans, performance contracting and appraisal.
• Formulation and Implementation of County programs to conform with Vision 2030 goals.
• Promotion of national values and principles of governance as outlined in Article 10 and 232 of the Constitution of Kenya.

Requirements for appointment;

For appointment, the applicant must:

• Be a Kenyan citizen
• Hold a relevant first degree from a University recognized in Kenya ( A masters degree will be an added advantage)
• Have knowledge, experience and distinguished career of not less than 10 years in specific field.
• Proven ability in leadership and Management.
• Capable of working under pressure to meet strict deadlines to enable the County Government achieve her Vision.
• Satisfy the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution.
• Thorough understanding of the County.

Terms of Service: Contract

Remuneration:

Salary Scale: KShs. 120,270-180,660 p.m.
House Allowance KShs. 56,000 p.m.
Commuter Allowance KShs. 20,000 p.m.

Sub-County Administrators: 

Six (6 Posts)

Sub-counties:

• Kipkelion East iii) Ainamoi v) Belgut
• Kipkelion West iv) Soin/ Sigowet vi) Bureti

Duties and Responsibilities for Sub-County Administrators

The Sub-County Administrators shall be responsible to the relevant Chief Officer for coordination, management and supervision of general administrative functions in the Sub-County.

Specific duties and responsibilities will be to:

• Develop policies and plans
• Ensure effective service delivery
• Coordinate developmental activities to empower the community
• Provide and maintain infrastructure and facilities of public services and the county public service
• Facilitate and coordinate citizen participation in development of policies, plans and delivery of service ;and
• Exercise any functions and powers delegated by County Public Service Board.

Requirements for appointment.

The applicant must:

• Be a Kenyan citizen;
• Hold a Bachelors degree from a university recognized in Kenya;
• Have at least ten years working experience in Public service or private sector;
• Possess knowledge in administration and management;
• Meet the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution on leadership and integrity;
• Have a good understanding of the county vision and development agenda.

N/B: Proven ability in leadership and management will be an added advantage.

Terms of service: Contract

Remuneration:

Salary scale KShs. 89,748-120,270 p.m.
House Allowance KShs. 20,000 p.m.
Commuter Allowance KShs. 14,000 p.m.

Ward Administrators 

(30 Posts)

Duties and Responsibilities of Ward Administrators

The Ward Administrator shall be responsible to relevant Sub-County Administrator to coordinate, manage and supervise the general administrative functions in the ward.

Specific duties and responsibilities will be to:

• Develop policies and plans
• Ensure effective service delivery
• Coordinate development activities to empower the community
• Provide and maintain infrastructure and facilities of public services and the county public service
• Facilitate and coordinate citizen participation in the development of policies, plans and delivery of service; and
• Exercise any functions and powers delegated by the County Public Service Board.

Requirements for appointment;

For appointment an applicant must:

• Be a Kenyan Citizen;
• Hold a Bachelors degree from a university recognized in Kenya;
• Have at least five years working experience in the Public Service or Private Sector;
• Possess knowledge in administration and management; and
• Meet the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution on leadership and integrity.

Terms of service: Contract

Remuneration:

Salary scale KShs. 48,190-65,290 p.m.
House Allowance KShs. 17,000 p.m.
Commuter Allowance KShs. 8,000 p.m.

How to apply:

Applicants should:

• Attach clearance certificates from:-
• Kenya Revenue Authority
• Ethics and Anti Corruption Commission
• CID (Certificate of Good Conduct)
• Higher Education Loans Board (HELB)
• Kericho County residents should indicate their respective Constituency and Ward.
• Submit their applications attaching copies of National Identity Card / Passport, Curriculum Vitae, Testimonials, Academic and Professional Certificates clearly stating position applied for on top of the envelope and addressed to:

The Secretary,
County Public Service Board
P. O. Box 1376-20200
Kericho

Important:

• All applications to reach the Secretary, County Public Service Board on or before 3rd July, 2013.
• Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.

NB: Kericho County is an equal opportunity employer. Persons with disability and marginalized groups are encouraged to apply.

Academic Writing Jobs in Nairobi, Kenya

Academic Writing

I am looking for academic writers, knowledgeable in numerous subjects, who can be able to write academic papers that are not only acceptable but are way above average. 

The writer must be knowledgeable in citation styles such as MLA, APA and Chicago Turabian as well as fluent in written English.

The requirements are :

• A working email address and phone number
• Available always since it is a full time job.
• Must be a graduate (certificate required)
• Two copies of written work (cited differently and not too long)
• Curriculum Vitae.

If you are qualified (please make sure you satisfy all the above requirements), contact me through kimlotte423@gmail.com and +254700847535 (Do not sms or flash, I'll not reply). 

Prior to other details that need to be discussed, ensure that you have sent me two copies of your prior works on any subject and your curriculum vitae along with your graduate certificate.

I have worked before with other writers whom we have had a good working relationship. 

I would like you to come and experience that too which includes a good pay per page (starting from KES 200 onwards) and working hours. 

There is also a continuous flow of orders. I am hoping to fill two spots which are only available for now.

Come and work with me.

CAP Entrepreneurship/ ICT Trainer Job in Kenya

Entrepreneurship/ ICT Trainer

CAP Youth Empowerment Institute Kenya, is supported by MasterCard Foundation, was established to provide Basic Employability Skills Training (BEST) for disadvantaged youth in the society with particular focus on women to get equitable, qualitative learning and access to promising labour market oriented opportunities, savings and credit that support their pathways to safe and positive futures.

The key purpose of the organization is to assist 10,000 disadvantaged youth to make informed choices, develop labour-market oriented employability skills and access job placements, savings and enterprise development support.

About the position

The incumbent will be posted in one of the CAP Centers currently operational as an Entrepreneurship/IT Trainer. He/she must have basic ICT Skills. The right candidate must be self-driven and must work with minimal Supervision.

Duties and Responsibilities

• We are looking for people who have pride, passion and energy, but mostly love TEACHING.
• Take responsibility for the quality of teaching delivered.
• Guidance and skills development to ensure that standards are maintained and improved.
• To act as a personal tutor to CAP students.
• Developing, customizing and Delivering Entrepreneurship curriculum.
• Assist students get internships and placements.
• Link the youth with potential employers.
• Adequately equipping the students with Entrepreneurial skills.
• Assist in the design and preparation of materials, resources and information to be used in respect of program delivery.
• Carry out monitoring, guidance, support and mentoring of the learners and take action as required.

Skills

• Ability to meet deadlines and handle diverse tasks simultaneously using prioritization.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal, leadership, and motivational skills.
• Excellent Presentation skills.
• Dynamism, creativity and flexibility.
• Networking skills a must.
• Must be flexible.

Requirements

• One (1) year working experience.
• Aged 26 - 33 years.
• Must have Entrepreneurship background.
• Must have ICT Skills.
• Must be mature and with the right attitude.
• Must have passion of working with young people.
• Past experience working with NGO will be an added advantage.
• Demonstrated Experience in transferring Entrepreneurship knowledge.
• Degree in Entrepreneurship/Business or related field.

How to apply

To express interest in this opportunity, send your CV to hrcapyei@gmail.com by 30th June 2013.  

Cover letter should be pasted on the body of the email and not as an attachment. 

Applicants are
Required to quote their current and expected salary. Only short listed candidates will be contacted.

CAP Customer Relations and Sales Trainer Job in Kenya

Customer Relations and Sales Trainer

CAP Youth Empowerment Institute Kenya, is supported by MasterCard Foundation, was established to provide Basic Employability Skills Training (BEST) for disadvantaged youth in the society with particular focus on women to get equitable, qualitative learning and access to promising labour market oriented opportunities, savings and credit that support their pathways to safe and positive futures.

The key purpose of the organization is to assist 10,000 disadvantaged youth to make informed choices, develop labour-market oriented employability skills and access job placements, savings and enterprise development support.

About the position

Successful candidate will be based in our Nairobi Centre as a Customer Relations and Sales Trainer. Successful candidate must be willing to relocate to Nairobi. The right candidate must be self-driven who can work with minimal Supervision.

Job Responsibilities

• We are looking for people who have pride, passion and energy, but mostly love TEACHING.
• Take responsibility for the quality of teaching delivered.
• Guidance and skills development to ensure that standards are maintained and improved.
• To act as a personal tutor to CAP students.
• Developing, customizing and Delivering Sales and Marketing curriculum.
• Assist students get internships and placements.
• Link the youth with potential employers.
• Adequately equipping the students with Sales/Marketing/Customer Relations skills.
• Assist in the design and preparation of materials, resources and information to be used in respect of programmed delivery.
• Carry out monitoring, guidance, support and mentoring of the learners and take action as required.

Competencies required

• Ability to meet deadlines and handle diverse tasks simultaneously using prioritization.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal, leadership, and motivational skills.
• Excellent Presentation skills.
• Dynamism, creativity and flexibility.
• Networking skills a must.
• Must be flexible.

Requirements

• One (1) year working experience in Sales/Marketing, Customer Relations, PR.
• Past experience as a Trainer is desirable.
• Must be mature and with the right attitude.
• Must have relevant training in Sales/Marketing/Customer Relations.
• Aged 25 to 33 years.
• Must be passionate about working with young people.
• Degree in PR, Marketing, Mass media, Customer relations.

How to apply

To express interest in this opportunity, send your CV to hrcapyei@gmail.com by 30th June 2013.

Cover letter should be pasted on the body of the email and not as an attachment. 

Applicants are required to quote their current and expected salary. Only short listed candidates will be contacted.

Safari Cook Job in Nanyuki, Kenya (Salary: Ksh. 30,000)

Safari Cook

A safari Business based in Nanyuki is looking for a Safari cook

Required:

• Must have previous experience working for a safari business and dealing with overseas guests
• A flair for developing, costing and delivering exciting and creative menus for mobile campsites and the lodge is a must
• He/she should be jovial and a self-starter with a desire to help grow the business and be flexible to help out in other areas if required
• He/she should also speak and read excellent English and have very high standards of hygiene and cleanliness
• A high level of organisation
• Ability to work well under pressure will be essential

Salary: Ksh. 30,000

Deadline: 30th June 2013

Applications:

To send your up to date CV and cover letter to hannah@summitrecruitment-kenya.com stating your current salary

Summit Recruitment & Training, Blixen Court, Karen road, Karen

Only short listed candidates will be contacted. 

Please indicate in your email which position you are interested in. 

Only candidates stating current salary will be considered.

Please do not apply if you do not meet the requirements of the job

Group Head of Technologies Job in Kenya (Salary: Ksh. 500,000)

Group Head of Technologies

A company based in Nairobi is seeking a Group Head of Technologies. The successful candidate will be managing technology operations, maintaining service levels, strategizing and improving infrastructure for service delivery.

Requirements:

• Must have 4 years management experience
• Minimum 8 years technology experience
• Must have engineering background
• Must be familiar with Linux/Unix, scaling/clustering/active-active systems as well as ITIL, COBIT and ISO-27001/2

Salary: Ksh. 500,000

Deadline: 30th June 2013

Applications:

To send your up to date CV and cover letter to tracy@summitrecruitment-kenya.com Stating your current salary.

Summit Recruitment & Training, Blixen Court, Karen road, Karen

Only short listed candidates will be contacted. Please indicate in your email which position you are interested in. 

Only candidates stating current salary will be considered.

Please do not apply if you do not meet the requirements of the job

Safaricom Limited Senior Network Administrator Job in Kenya

Safaricom Limited is the leading mobile telecommunications company in Kenya. 

We are at the forefront of the industry and always seek to attract and retain talented, creative and innovative team players who are excited by the opportunity of pushing the frontiers of this evolving technology, growing our services, exciting our customers and contributing to our community. 

At Safaricom, we take pride in our talent and develop them to realize their maximum potential!
 

Senior Network Administrator

Ref: TECHNOLOGY- SNA-June-2013 

We are pleased to announce the following vacancy in the IS Operations Department within the Technology Division. 

In keeping with our current business needs, we are looking for a person who meets the criteria indicated below:
 

Reporting to the Principal Network Administrator, the job holder will provide technical expertise and support to Safaricom in the field of local and wide area network administration and design.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage all active and non-active network components;
• Advise on the communication requirements of installed and planned networked information systems and carry out surveys to establish network connection requirements;
• Implement and maintain system standards and procedures on network related issues;
• Review the network traffic, performance and quality of service provided by the network;
• Collect routine network load statistics, model performance, and create reports as required;
• Specify and deploy enterprise network both for voice and non-voice and wiring;
• Liaise with other departments to deliver cross team projects and harmonized IT operations;
• Install, configure and upgrade the internal network and data center infrastructure for effective use;
• Monitor, administer and maintain network security;
• Use network management tools to investigate, diagnose and resolve network problems within service level agreements;
• Conduct proper documentation and inventory of the network hardware and software.

Role requirements

• Bachelor of Science degree in Computer Science/Information Technology/Mathematics/physics
• CCNP/CCIP and CCSE/CCSP are desired certification qualifications;
• WAN/LAN interconnect working experience;
• 5 years of experience managing a network of 3000+ users;
• Knowledge of Cisco IOS and proficiency in a wide range of networking LAN/WAN products and technologies including but not limited MPLS, MPLS VPN etc;
• Attention to details and analytical thinking;
• Good communication and project management skills.

If you feel that you are up to the challenge and possess the necessary qualification and experience, please send your resume with your cell phone contact indicating your experience and why you are the most suitable candidate for the role clearly quoting the job title and job reference to the address below by Wednesday 26th June 2013.

The Head of Talent and Resourcing,
Safaricom Limited
Nairobi 

via E-mail to hr@safaricom.co.ke

Regional Sales Executives Jobs in Kenya (Nyanza, Rift Valley and Coast)

We are a Kenyan owned manufacturing company promoting the use of renewable energy in Africa.

We are seeking to recruit sales executives to cover Nyanza, Riftvalley and Coast regions.

The desired candidate should have the following skill;

• Excellent Customer service & Relations
• Good negotiation & closing skills
• Good presentation skills
• Product knowledge
• Territorial Management
• Geographical Knowledge
• Aggressive & results oriented
• Good report writing skills

The Person should also;

• have a minimum of diploma in sales, business or technical related field.
• be 27 Years of age and above
• be Experienced in the field of renewable energy
• be willing to work and reside in any of the regions mentioned above.

Salary Reward: Gross Kshs.35,000 plus attractive Commissions

Candidates who match the above profile should send their CVs and Cover letter to regionalsales.executive@gmail.com on or before 23rd June 2013