Prime Land For Sale in Eastleigh (Sun City)

Prime Land For Sale in Eastleigh- (Sun City) - Few  Metres from Main Road

A developed prime land in Eastleigh - (Sun City) - which is about 15 Metres from the Main Road and near Moi Airbase is on sale. 

The plot is 1/8 of an acre with a Title Deed.

Serious buyers only and No agent Involved. 

Price 28 Millions

Contacts - +0751 441 245

African Media Initiative Deputy Director of Programmes & Knowledge Management Job in Kenya

The African Media Initiative (AMI) is a Pan African media organisation that seeks to improve the media on the continent.

It achieves this through the following core pillars: strengthening the media community, spearheading the advent of digital media and innovation, facilitating access to funding and financing and the emergence of an ethical cadre at the highest echelons of media.

AMI is incorporated in the Republic of Kenya as a non-profit and non-governmental organization. 

To strengthen its institutional building, AMI is looking to fill out the position of Deputy Director of Programmes and Knowledge Management. 

The successful candidates will report to the Director of Programmes & Knowledge Management.

Deputy Director Programmes and Knowledge Management

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Work directly under the Director of Programmes and Knowledge Management (DPKM)
• Provide strategic advice on knowledge sharing and communication to the DPKM
• Promote regular sharing of experiences across programmes, facilitate seamless sharing of ideas, knowledge and experiences
• Improve and implement collaborative processes and tools for pooling and consolidating internal knowledge, promote innovative approaches in sharing knowledge and best practices
• Manage all the internal and external communication for the organisation under the supervision of the DPKM
• Provide support for the establishment and nurturing of communities of practice such as capacity building programmes and other types of workshops
• Establish and nurture relationship with key stakeholders
• Organise knowledge forums and meetings in which invited knowledge leaders speak on identified issues / themes
• Ensuring that the DPKM receives required information on time
• Establish formal reporting, control and management criteria for programmes
• Manage and oversee content update and monitoring of AMI website

Experience, Knowledge and Skills:

• A minimum of a Masters Degree in Media / Communication /Journalism Studies
• Minimum of 10 years experience in Programme and or Knowledge Management
• Excellent mastery of English both written and oral. Knowledge of French would be a clear advantage
• Proven skills in research techniques / methods
• Excellent personality and ability to represent AMI at international meetings, specialised expert gatherings etc
• In-depth knowledge of contemporary Africa/ the world and the media sector
• Ability to initiate, follow through and prioritize diverse tasks
• Ability to work in team

Application Process:

For more information on the enlisted job positions kindly visit www.africanmediainitiative.org

Interested candidates should submit electronic applications, consisting of a letter of interest (two pages or fewer) and complete curriculum vitae, in either Microsoft Word or Adobe PDF Format, to the following AMI email address by close of business on Tuesday, 30 April 2013: jobs@africanmediainitiative.org

Please include the job title in the subject line.

Law Firm Administrative Assistant Job in Nairobi Kenya

Our client, a Law Firm in Nairobi is looking to fill the position of Administrative Assistant to perform administrative and office support activities including:

Key Areas of Responsibilities:

• Prepare correspondence
• Assist lawyers or paralegals with legal research
• Providing general administration support to the team
• Assisting with tasks such as printing, making copies, proof reading, compiling reports and data, expense reimbursement reports, etc.
• Managing paperwork/files
• Maintaining data associated with each file
• Maintaining contact lists
• Any other duties that may be assigned from time to time

The successful candidate must:

• Hold a Diploma in Business Administration
• Be proficient in MS Office
• Have at least two years solid experience in a similar position
• Possess excellent interpersonal and organizational skills combined with a high level of initiative and detail orientation
• Be able to communicate effectively, verbally and in writing with internal and external customers
• Be able to work independently and consistently meet deadlines
• Not be below the age of 25 years.
• Experience with a Law Firm will be an added advantage

Interested candidates should send their application and MUST indicate their current / last salary and expected salary with a copy of their CV to info@echelonhc.com before 24th April 2013.

IPA Dispensers for Safe Water Information Systems Manager Job in Kisumu Kenya

Job Title: Information Systems Manager 

Location: Nairobi or Kisumu, Kenya with travel domestically & regionally

Reporting To: Kenya Program Director

Start Date: 1 July 2013 (with some flexibility) 

Deadline: 31 May 2013 – Applications considered on a rolling basis 

About Dispensers for Safe Water
 

Each year, over 1.8 million children under the age of five die from diarrhea, a leading cause of which is unsafe drinking water. Dispensers for Safe Water (DSW) is an entrepreneurial team tasked with scaling the Chlorine Dispenser System (CDS) – a proven innovation that dramatically expands access to water treatment at an extremely low cost. 

DSW is growing rapidly: we currently serve more than 640,000 people in Kenya, and by May 2013 will be serving 100,000 people in Uganda – our two primary countries of operations. Our goal is to reach 5 million people in the next 3 years. 

DSW has global reach – we have piloted the CDS through key partnerships in Haiti, Peru, India, Somalia, and Swaziland and we are currently in the process of looking to establish operations in 1-2 new countries

About the Position 

The Information Systems Manager will be responsible for developing and managing key information systems which drive DSW operations and expansion. 

The IS Manager will be instrumental in providing cross-program support to DSW offices in Kenya and Eastern Africa, requiring significant work with other country programs and travel outside Kenya. 

Reporting to the Kenya Program Director and directing a team of two staff, the IS Manager role requires keen technical ability combined with the project management skills needed to develop and manage several mission-critical information systems. 

The IS Manager may be based in Kisumu or Nairobi with significant time (up to 10 days a month) spent in the Kisumu DSW Kenya headquarters. 

The IS Manager will take over the growth and development of the IS team, which has been in operation for one year at DSW. 

In that time, the team has built a strong IS backbone – consolidated years of survey data into a cloud relational database, created an online data portal accessible by all team members and developed an Issue Tracker application with a web and a mobile component used by all field staff. 

The IS manager will continue to innovate and build upon these systems while supporting other country programs to replicate and adapt them in new contexts. 

About Innovations for Poverty Action 

The DSW initiative began and was incubated within IPA - a rapidly growing, global organization with operations in over 40 countries. 

IPA designs innovative, cutting-edge approaches to solving development problems, rigorously evaluates these programs, and works to scale up programs with proven impact. 

As the program grows, DSW is establishing a new organization, which will provide a platform for the long-term scale and sustainability of CDS operations.

Goals and Responsibilities 

Develop Management Information Systems 

The IS Manager will lead the development, implementation and maintenance of the key information systems which will allow DSW to effectively serve millions of people – for example:

• Operations applications e.g. Issue Tracker, Chlorine Delivery Manager
• Electronic surveying systems (Open Data Kit)
• Real-time dashboards, reports and program scorecards
• Mapping and spatial data management tools

This area of responsibility includes:

• Project, secure and manage resources for system development – including own time, program staff time, finances, materials, infrastructure, software, etc.
• Supervise field-testing and deployment of new systems with program and field staff
• Manage overall development process to ensure top-quality, on-time deliverables

Manage Data Collection and Reporting 

The IS Manager will coordinate data management activities (surveys, cleaning, analytics, reporting) from 5 regional offices in Kenya and other DSW country programs. 

This area of responsibility includes:

• Oversee electronic survey creation and maintenance in conjunction with the Research & Evaluation team and Operations team
• Establish data management procedures and check-ins with regional office coordinators
• Lead on-going field staff training on electronics surveying

Coordinate Regional Information Systems 

The IS Manager will coordinate cross-program IS system development and implementation in Kenya, Uganda and other countries as DSW expands.

This area of responsibility includes:

• Tailor information system tools and applications to country-specific contexts
• Build standardized platforms to maintain comparability/compatibility across country programs
• Manage information systems set-up and roll-out in new expansion areas; provide intense support at first, then transition to remote support
• Provide expert advice and training to ensure country teams build strong IS capacity

Identify New Opportunities and Advise Management

• Work with program and country management teams to identify opportunities for creating or improving information systems
• Research and apply emerging tech solutions and best-practices to DSW operations
• Create plans for information system development in collaboration with managers and other key staff members

Qualifications, Experience and Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology/Systems or related technical course; Master’s degree a plus, especially with project management or administration component
• A minimum of 3 years work experience in software/IS development, including 1+ years in a role with management responsibilities
• Excellent project management skills, especially iterative development e.g. Agile
• Working knowledge of at least 1 programming language, e.g. Java; experience with web development (PHP) and database and server administration experience (Postgres preferred)
• Significant work experience in entrepreneurial or start-up environments and developing countries – ideally in Africa; comfortable with cross-cultural communications
• Proven leadership capacity with strong interpersonal skills to work effectively with a team that is geographically dispersed
• Self-starter, capable of working remotely and independently
• Strong critical thinking and judgment skills
• Intellectual flexibility and willingness to form and adjust opinions based on evidence
• Strong written English and communication skills a must
• Willingness to travel

Note: Please specifically illustrate the above desired qualifications in your cover letter by giving examples from your experience. 

In addition, this position requires a candidate to:

• Be inspired by DSW’s mission of bringing safe water to millions of people
• Have a strong commitment to evidence-based practice and policy in the development field
• Be enthusiastic to develop personally and professionally as part of a growing global team
• Have an entrepreneurial spirit – DSW is a dynamic program, with many opportunities for growth and leadership

To Apply Please follow the application instructions below. 

Any applications or CVs submitted outside this process will not be considered. 

Note, only short-listed candidates will be contacted for an interview. 

Applicants will be reviewed on a rolling basis.

• Send a CV and a cover letter and a description/portfolio of past work projects (including links and samples where relevant) to jobs-kenya@poverty-action.org and cc ipak.water.jobs@poverty-action.org
• In the subject line: Copy exactly the following position line: IPAKenya,“Information Systems Manager” REF NO:DSW-2013.04.16
• In the email body: Put your full name, first (given) name followed by last (family) name
• Attachments: Please attach your CV, cover letter, and portfolio

Please do not include any text besides the position line(s) in the body of the e-mail. 

Adding extra text will interfere with the processing of your application.

Only short-listed candidates will be contacted by email for an interview. 

Applicants are encouraged to apply early, as applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis and a decision may be made before the deadline.

IPA is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer: All persons shall have the opportunity to be considered for employment without regard to their race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, alienage or citizenship status, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.

IPA will endeavor to make a reasonable accommodation to a qualified applicant with a disability unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship on the operation of our business.

If you believe you require such assistance to complete this form or to participate in an interview, please contact us at jobs@poverty-action.org.  

Disclaimer: 

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of the work to be performed by the Information Systems Manager. 

The statements are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all possible duties, tasks, and responsibilities. Management reserves the right to amend and change responsibilities to meet organizational needs as necessary. 

Please note that IPA will never request any form of payment from an applicant. 

Applicants are encouraged to confirm the information listed above with IPA prior to releasing any extensive personal information to the organization. 

Please direct questions to jobs-info@poverty-action.org.

FMCG / Liquor Industry Logistics Executive Job in Nairobi, Kenya (KShs 55K - 65K)

Our Client:
 

A leader in FMCG / Liquor Industry; owning and operating duty free travel retail shops at airports and seaports worldwide, as well as involving in brand development, marketing, and sales. 

The company is headquartered in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, operating through a network of offices and warehouses in Africa, Asia, and Europe.

Industry: Duty Free Retail / FMCG

Job Title: Executive – Logistics

Type of Hire: Local

Department: Operations

Location: Nairobi, Kenya

Gross Salary: KES 55,000 – KES 65,000
 

Job Responsibilities:

• Ensure tracking processes are followed diligently.
• To keep proactive track & trace of movement of consignments, in order to manage maximum efficiency & optimum stock inventory and timely delivery of goods.
• Ensure no demurrage.
• Planning & Scheduling of Shipment, Transportation and Documentation.
• Co-ordination with transporters/CFS agents/Shipping lines
• Ensure efficient management of surface transportation.
• To effectively plan pre-shipment / post shipment advance intimation of delivery to locations.
• Create MIS on a regular basis to track consignments and monitor the costs towards CNF.

Qualifications:

• Graduate Preferred; Proficiency in Logistics / Supply Chain Management;

Required Skills:

• Experience in ERP an added advantage;
• Excellent know-how of MS Excel / Office.
• Analytical skills & business acumen;
• Excellent communication skills – both verbal and oral; and
• Passionate towards work, self-motivated, takes initiative and responsibility. 

How to Apply:

Kindly justify your application by stating similar experience at your previous / current job.  Send your CV  (in PDF format) titled with your name, to jobs@genesisconsult.net no later than 22nd April 2013. 

The subject line of the application should read, “Logistics Executive.” 

Please do not call the recruitment firm or its respective client, doing so will forfeit your application process.

FMCG / Liquor Industry Supply Chain Management Executive Job in Nairobi, Kenya (KShs 45K - 55K)

Our Client:
 

A leader in FMCG / Liquor Industry; owning and operating duty free travel retail shops at airports and seaports worldwide, as well as involving in brand development, marketing, and sales. 

The company is headquartered in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, operating through a network of offices and warehouses in Africa, Asia, and Europe.

Industry: Duty Free Retail / FMCG

Job Title: Executive – Supply Chain Management

Type of Hire: Local

Department: Operations

Location:  Nairobi, Kenya

Gross Salary: KES 45,000 – KES 55,000
 

Job Responsibilities:

• Re-ordering of international imports and local orders in liaison with the Retail Manager and Operations Manager – Africa.
• Liaison and follow up with Head Office and local suppliers for all orders placed.
• Logistics planning in consultation with the Operations Manager.
• Monitor stocks and pricing.
• Monitor slow moving and dead stocks and strategize depletion with approval.
• Coordinate with Retail Manager for controlled turnaround of stocks for increased cash flow.
• Regulate procurement process.
• Review requests for markdowns, stock in/stock out, negative stock adjustment.
• Lead and organize regular scheduled perpetual stock take and ensure discrepancy reports are forwarded to you for review and report your findings to the senior management.
• Communicate to Head Office for price queries, if any, from landed shipments and rectify/regularize the same in coordination with Operations and Accounts Departments.
• File claims with suppliers through Head Office and follow up credit note and also notify excess receipts for receiving debit note to account for.
• MIS reports to be generated on a monthly basis for stock controls and planning re-ordering for all locations.
• Keep updating the pipeline and maintain location wise records of the same, in conjunction with location managers and Head Office

Qualifications:

• Graduate Preferred; Proficiency in Supply Chain Management;
• Previous experience in Retail environment preferred;
• Experience in Stock Management;

Required Skills:

• Experience in ERP an added advantage;
• Excellent know-how of MS Excel / Office.
• Analytical skills & business acumen;
• Excellent communication skills – both verbal and oral; and
• Passionate towards work, self-motivated, takes initiative and responsibility. 

How to Apply:

Kindly justify your application by stating similar experience at your previous / current job.  

Send your CV  (in PDF format) titled with your name, to jobs@genesisconsult.net no later than 22nd April 2013. 

The subject line of the application should read, “Supply Chain Executive.” 

Please do not call the recruitment firm or its respective client, doing so will forfeit your application process.

Innovations for Poverty Action Field Officers Jobs in Kenya

Position: Field Officers 

Deadline to apply: April 30th 2013 

Start Date: May 13th 2013 

Location: Western, Nyanza, Rift-valley, Central, Eastern, Coast and Nairobi 

About Innovations for Poverty Action: Innovations for Poverty Action (IPA) is a non-profit research organization that creates and evaluates approaches to solving development problems. 

IPA disseminates the results of its evaluations to policy makers, practitioners, investors and donors around the world. 

About the AHME project:

The AHME Impact Evaluation is an external evaluation of the African Health Markets for Equity (AHME) initiative.

The goal of the impact evaluation is to rigorously evaluate the extent to which transforming the business model of franchised providers and expanding access to demand side financing through AHME generates effective and cost-effective coverage of priority technologies and interventions amongst the poor. 

We are seeking Field Officers (FOs) to help on the different areas of the project activities including but not limited to: conducting in person interviews with health facilities’ in-charge, health providers and households in the catchment areas, help organize, plan and facilitate Focus Group Discussions, and, translating survey instruments to different languages. 

The Field Officers will be based in any of these regions: Western, Nyanza, Rift-valley, Central, Eastern, Coast and Nairobi, and will require travel in the regions.

He/she will work closely with fellow Field Officers, assistant project managers, Project Manager (PM) and Project Coordinator (PC). 

The FO will spend approximately 90% of his/her time in the field and 10% of his/her time in the office 

Tasks, Duties and Responsibilities

General

• Completion of scheduled activities each day in a timely manner
• Interact with community members and facility staff with the highest level of integrity and understanding
• On non-field days, conscientious performance of office work for instance translations, training/learning
• Assist in daily survey organization and storage
• Ensure data integrity is maintained at all times and minimize errors in data collection and transport
• Administer facility surveys, provider surveys and household surveys
• Acquire administrative and financial data from health care facilities
• Networking with the different components of the project and reporting appropriately
• Help organize/invite participants to FGDs
• Help facilitate at Focus Group Discussions and or help in translations during such discussions

Qualifications: 

Required

• Excellent oral and written communication skills in both English and Kiswahili
• Prior experience in data collection (facility/institution surveys, household surveys, academic tests, exit interviews, focus groups or observations)
• Ability to recognize when questions are difficult or unclear to respondents
• Excellent note taking ability during interviews and focus groups
• Willingness to travel within the regions we are working in
• Comfortable with interviewing individuals within their homes and outside healthcare facilities
• Basic computer knowledge and skills (mandatory)
• Ability to comfortably work independently with groups and within groups

Desired

• Bachelors’ degree or college diploma in business administration and or finance, health and /or social sciences (preferred)
• Past experience working with health facilities in accounts, procurement and or stock management Is an added advantage
• Previous experience as a health worker is an added advantage

To apply: 

Please clearly indicate which county you reside in and your preferred location of work as per the provinces indicated above. 

In addition send a cover letter and detailed CV, 2 references, daytime phone number(s), and email address. 

Your CV should include your scores or grades and other measures of academic achievement, and details about any relevant work experience and languages spoken fluently
 

Applications can be submitted to any of our branch offices, 

or by email to jobs-kenya@poverty-action.org 

or by post office using P.O Box 373, Busia area code 50400 Kenya. 

If you submit by email, please ensure that the subject line reads: “FIELD OFFICER”REF NO: AHME-2013-04-01 

Disclaimer: 

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of the work being performed by the Field Officer. 

The statements are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all possible duties, tasks, and responsibilities. 

Management reserves the right to amend and change responsibilities to meet organizational needs as necessary. 

Please note that IPA will never request any form of payment from an applicant. 

Applicants are encouraged to confirm the information listed above with IPA prior to releasing any extensive personal information to the organization. 

Please direct questions to jobs-kenya@poverty-action.org.

ILO In-Depth Study on the Implementation of IABA as a Strategy for Laying Foundations for CLFZS in Busia, Kitui and Kilifi Counties

International Labour Organization/ International Programme on Elimination of Child Labour (ILO/ IPEC)
 

Creating the enabling environment to establish models for child labour free areas in Kenya: Support to the implementation of the National Action Plan for the Elimination of the Worst Forms of Child Labour with special focus on agriculture and older children (SNAP Kenya) KEN/09/50/USA

Terms of Reference for An In-Depth Study on the Implementation of IABA as a Strategy for Laying Foundations for CLFZS in Busia, Kitui and Kilifi Counties

Introduction

The ILO/IPEC SNAP project is supporting the effective implementation of Kenya’s National Action Plan (NAP) for the Elimination of Child Labour in Kenya 2004 -2015 (Revised 2008), which aims to eliminate all the worst forms of child labour in Kenya by 2015. 

One of the main strategies that the project is using to achieve this goal is supporting an enabling environment and governance structures, including direct action, to enable district / division level authorities to lay foundations for the creation of child labour free zones (CLFZs). 

The project is being implemented in 3 districts i.e. Busia, Kilifi and Kitui using an Integrated Area Based Approach (IABA) as the main delivery mechanism. 

The project started in February 2010 and will come to an end in November 2013.
 

The following three immediate objectives of the SNAP project guide project implementation.

• At the end of the project, relevant national policies, programmes and legislation harmonized with the National Action Plan to eliminate child Labour and enforced
• At the end of the project, the capacity of national and local authorities and social partners is enhanced to support the effective implementation of the National Action Plan
• By the end of the project, effective models for establishing child labour free areas are tested in three (3) Districts with documented processes and experiences

Objective of the Assignment
 

It is against this background that the SNAP project is seeking the services of a consultant (either individually or through consulting firms) to carry out an in-depth study on IABA as a strategy for laying foundations for the creation of child labour free zones. 

The benefits of the IABA as an improved approach to fight child labour should be well outlined and a clear case addressing how this approach can transform efforts to fight child labour should be documented. 

The purpose of this assignment is to document the process of implementing IABA showing what has worked and what has not, as well to capture the perceptions of the key stakeholders on the challenges that exist in the context of the three districts and the gaps that remain if CLFZs are to be achieved.
 

Specific objectives of the assignment are:

• To document the steps and processes that have been used in the implementation of IABA in Busia, Kitui and Kilifi counties
• To identify and document the key players involved in the implementation of IABA and their usefulness and contribution to the implementation of the IABA strategy
• To document the conditions and factors that have contributed to the laying of foundations for CLFZs and determine who has provide them
• To document the key perceived gaps and conditions that are necessary for the achievement of CLFZs in the areas selected in the three areas.
• To document key successes achieved in the elimination of child labour through the use of IABA methodology and  identify the challenges encountered

Terms of Reference

Click here to access a detailed terms of reference

Budget
 

To be agreed on. A financial proposal should be submitted with the EOI. 

This should include all logistical and travel costs.

Expressions of Interest
 

Eligible consultants/ consulting firms with relevant experience in conducting this type of assignment should submit their expression of interest in a detailed proposal for this assignment to the address below on or before 25th April 2013.

Please attach your CV and any relevant references including similar work carried out in the past to support the application.

Att: Ms Wangui Irimu
NCTA ILO/IPEC Kenya
Nairobi
 

Email: ipeckenya@ilo.org

CAP Youth Empowerment Institute Kenya Trainers Job Vacancies

Carpentry and Joinery / Building and Construction / Plumbing /  Electricals / Automobile Trainers

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 

We are urgently looking for a Trainer who has skills and experience in any of the two (2) fields mentioned above. 

The incumbent will be posted in one of the CAP Centers currently operational as a Trainer. 

The right candidate must be self-driven and must work with minimal Supervision. 

Duties and Responsibilities 

• Developing, customizing and delivering curriculum.
• Theoretical and practical instruction in the area of specialization;
• preparing and maintaining of schemes of work, lesson plans, lesson notes, teaching and learning materials and trainee records;
• carrying out trainee assessment; ensuring proper care and maintenance of tools and equipment;
• conducting co-curricular activities; maintain trainee discipline; guidance and counseling of trainees;
• Monitoring trainees on field work and industrial attachment and compiling progress reports. 
• Assist students get internships and placements opportunities.
• To source for guest lectures and organize field visits for the trainees.
• To help the trainees to find internship and employment opportunities.

Skills Required 

• Excellent Presentation skills. 
• Excellent leadership and interpersonal skills. 
• Networking skills a must.
• Excellent communication skills; both verbal and written.
• Proven Carpentry skills. 
• Willingness to work in tough and competitive environment. 

Requirements  

• One (1) year working experience in any of the two fields highlighted. 
• Aged 25- 30 years. 
• Must be mature and with the right attitude.
• KCSE and Relevant Diploma.
• Must have basic computer skills. 
• Must have passion of working with young people.

How to apply
 

To express interest in this opportunity, send your CV to hrcapyei@gmail.com by 20th April 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.

Centaur Insurance Brokers Senior Underwriters Jobs in Kenya

Applications are invited from suitably qualified Kenyan Citizens for the following positions that have arisen in Centaur Insurance Brokers Ltd.

Position: Senior Underwriter  

2 Posts

Reporting to: Broking Manager

Job Summary: To provide Technical Support and enhance Service Delivery by effecting insurance covers and producing quality, timely, relevant and accurate insurance documents to all our clients.

Key Tasks, Duties and Responsibilities

• Review all new applications for insurance – determine the profiles of risks presented to the company for insurance and assess their acceptability or otherwise.
• Review proposals for insurance renewals and adjust benefits where necessary by reviewing previous files, worksheets, etc.
• Ensure New, Renewal and Endorsement business is properly booked in the system
• Supervise processing of Debit Notes, Credits and Refunds.
• Ensure timely preparation and dispatch of Policy Documents and other relevant documents.
• Monitoring cancellation of policies where premium is not paid.
• Ensure all related activities to underwriting are properly coordinated and enforced
• Participate in Sales initiatives.
• Assist in Tendering process as guided by the manager.
• Assisting Marketers with the mega quotation terms.
• Maintain good public relations with the Underwriters and Clients.
• Receiving and attending to enquiries from Clients
• Able to guide staff
• Any other duties as may be assigned by Broking Manager from time to time.

Competence Requirements

• Computer literate (MS-Office Suite) and ability to handle enquiries through our interactive website
• Ability to work well with others as a team player
• Excellent Communication Skills, Highly Confidential, Organized and Confident
• Attention to detail & sense of business urgency

Qualification and Experience

• Minimum C+ grade in both English and Mathematics in O-Levels.
• Minimum Insurance Professional qualification (AIIK) or at an advanced stage of ACII Dip.
• Minimum Three (3) years experience in the Insurance Industry. 
• Experience gained in an Insurance Broking firm will be an advantage.
• Insurance experience in both Underwriting and Claims departments will be an advantage

If you meet the above minimum requirements, send your curriculum vitae to
wanja@africaonline.co.ke and copy kwamure@africaonline.co.ke.

Indicate the above position on the Email subject line so as to be received not later than 26th April, 2013.

Centaur Insurance Brokers Underwriting Assistants Jobs in Kenya

Applications are invited from suitably qualified Kenyan Citizens for the following positions that have arisen in Centaur Insurance Brokers Ltd.

Position: Underwriting Assistant 

2 Posts

Reporting to: Senior Underwriter

Job Summary: To provide operations support to Senior Underwriter to ensure high level of efficiency and quality
in service delivery.

Key Tasks, Duties and Responsibilities

• Registration of new business in the system
• Processing Renewals and benefits adjusted in mid-term of the policy
• Timely preparation and dispatch of Policy Documents and other relevant documents.
• Process cancellation of policies where premium is not paid.
• Filing of bring-ups for action by Senior Underwriter
• Processing of debit notes, credits and refunds.
• Any other duties as may be assigned by Senior Underwriter from time to time.

Competence Requirements

• Computer literate (MS-Office Suite)
• Ability to work well with others as a team player
• Excellent communication skills, highly confidential & organized
• Attention to detail & sense of business urgency

Qualification and Experience

• Minimum C+ grade in both English and Mathematics in O-Levels.
• Minimum Insurance Professional qualification (AIIK)
• Minimum One (1) year experience in underwriting. 
• Experience gained in an Insurance Broking firm will be an advantage.

If you meet the above minimum requirements, send your curriculum vitae to wanja@africaonline.co.ke and copy kwamure@africaonline.co.ke.

Indicate the above position on the Email subject line so as to be received not later than 26th April, 2013.

Nyamira County Assembly Service Board Member Job in Kenya

Republic of Kenya
 

Nyamira County Assembly

Member of the County Assembly Service Board
 

Article 178 (1) of the Constitution of Kenya 2010 establishes a county assembly for each County Government.

To enable effective execution of the functions of a County Assembly, the County Government Act No. 17 of 2012 has established the County Assembly Service Board which shall be responsible for the following functions:
 

a) Providing service and facilities to ensure the efficient and effective functioning of the County Assembly.
 

b) Constituting offices in the County Assembly Service and appointing and supervising office holders.
 

c) Preparing annual estimates of expenditure of the county Assembly service and submitting them to the County Assembly for approval and excising budgetary control over the service.
 

d) Undertaking singly or jointly with other relevant organizations, programmes to promote the ideals of parliamentary democracy; and,
 

e) Performing other functions necessary for well being of the members and staff of the County Assembly or as prescribed by national legislation.

Section 12 of the Act further states that the County Assembly Service Board shall comprise the speaker of the County Assembly as the Chairperson, the leader of the Majority, the leader of the minority Party and one person resident in the County, appointed by the County Assembly from among persons who have knowledge and experience in public affairs, but who is not a member of the County Assembly. 

Pursuant to this statutory requirement, the Nyamira County Assembly wishes to invite applications from suitably qualified persons to be considered for the position of a member of Nyamira County Assembly Service Board.

How to apply:
 

a) Each application should be accompanied by a detailed curriculum vitae, copies of relevant academic and professional certificates, National Identity Card or Passport and other relevant testimonials.
 

b) All application should be clearly marked “ application for the position of a member of the County Assembly Service Board” on an envelope and hand delivered to:
 

The Interim Clerk/Secretary
County Assembly Service Board
Nyamira County Assembly.
Nyamira.
 

So as to reach him/her not later than 26th April 2013 before 1700hours
 

Only shortlisted candidates will be invited for interview. 

Women and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
 

P.N. Buchunju
Interim Clerk Nyamira County Assembly

University of Kabianga The Vice Chancellor Job in Kenya

University of Kabianga
 

Office of The Chancellor
 

Vacancy
 

Recruitment for the Position of The Vice Chancellor
 

University of Kabianga (UoK), formerly a Constituent College of Moi University is located in Kericho West District of Kericho County. 

It is 26 Km from Kericho town off the Kericho - Kisii highway. It is an ISO 9001:2008 certified institution since August 2012.
 

It became a fully-fledged public University following the award of a Charter by His Excellency the President Hon. Mwai Kibaki on 1st March, 2013 in line with the Universities Act, 2012.
 

Within the last four years, the University has grown tremendously from a humble beginning with few inherited infrastructural facilities. 

The University has since put up academic and support facilities to meet the growing needs of the clients. 

The student population currently stands at 4,000 from the initial 155 in 2007. 

The number of teaching staff has grown from 10 to the current 113.
 

To give the University a dynamic and strategic leadership, the University Council invites applications from suitably qualified and experienced persons with excellent credentials to lead the institution as its first Vice-Chancellor.
 

Applications must be received by the undersigned on or before 2nd May, 2013.
 

Duties and Responsibilities
 

The Vice-Chancellor will be the Chief Executive Officer of the University and will be responsible for implementation of the Council’s resolutions and delivery of the Institution’s mandate.
 

The successful candidate will:

• Provide strategic direction and leadership to the University and represent the University nationally, regionally and internationally;
• Be the academic and administrative head of the University;
• Have overall responsibility on the direction, organization and the administration of programmes of the University;
• Co-ordinate the planning, designing, development and implementation of the academic and administrative policies of the University in accordance with the University’s Master Plan and the Strategic Plan;
• Provide innovative and creative leadership in the areas of Academics, Finance, Planning and Development, General administration, Research and Partnerships;
• Play a key role in the facilitation and maintenance of linkages with Government/ Regulatory agencies and other local/ international institutions of higher learning; and
• Maintain efficiency and good order of the University and ensure proper enforcement of the University Charter, the Statutes and Regulations.

Requirements
 

Applicants should meet the following requirements:

• Be a holder of an earned Ph.D from a recognized university and be at the level of at least Associate Professor;
• Have at least ten (10) years of academic and research experience in a senior leadership role in an academic institution or research organization;
• Should have served substantively with demonstrable results at least as a Principal of a Constituent University College or as a Deputy Vice-Chancellor of a University, or in other similar institutions at comparable levels for at least three (3) years;
• Should have published in recognized peer reviewed journals in their areas of specialization;
• Should demonstrate understanding of Government financial and fiscal policies, strategic planning and Vision 2030, human resource management, procurement and asset disposal requirements;
• Have an excellent understanding of the current trends in University education and training in Kenya and globally, the legal requirements governing University education, and a broad awareness of the factors and conditions shaping the development of University education in Kenya;
• Be a leader with potential to plan, develop and implement academic programmes and develop strategic institutional linkages;
• Must demonstrate effective communication, persuasive and interpersonal skills, as well as strategic, logical and sound decision making ability;
• Have an understanding of the importance of networking, fundraising and resource mobilization in the development of the University; and
• Be of the highest ethical standards, integrity, accountability and professionalism, teamwork and good stewardship and comply with the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution of Kenya.

Terms & Conditions of Service

• Successful candidates will be offered a competitive remuneration package, including house allowance and other benefits in accordance with the Kenya Government Public service guidelines.
• The appointments will be for a contractual period of five (5) years renewable for a further period of five (5) years subject to satisfactory performance.

Application procedure
 

Applicants should:

• Submit ten (10) copies of a curriculum vitae (detailing academic qualifications, professional experience, academic leadership, list of publications, awards/scholarships/funding, membership to professional associations and linkages), copies of certificates, e-mail addresses, and telephone contacts (hard copies only to be sent by post);
• Provide names, telephone numbers and contact addresses of three referees; and
• Ensure that their referees submit confidential reports on the applicant’s suitability for the post to the under-signed to be received on or before 10th May, 2013 (if sent by email, letters should be signed and scanned).

The Chairman,
University of Kabianga Council,
P.O. Box 25441-00603, 

Lavington, Nairobi
 

Email: councilchair@kabianga.ac.ke,
 

Website: www.kabianga.ac.ke
 

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
 

University of Kabianga is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Meru County Assembly Service Board Member Job in Kenya

County Assembly of Meru
 

Republic of Kenya
 

Vacancy
 

Member of The County Assembly Service Board
 

To enable effective execution of the functions of a county Assembly, the County Government Act
No. 17 of 2012 has established the County Assembly Service Board. 

Pursuant to this statutory requirement, the County Assembly of Meru wishes to invite applications from suitable and qualified persons to be considered for the position of a member of Meru County Assembly Service Board.
 

Duties and Responsibilities of the Board
 

a) Providing service and facilities to ensure the efficient and effective functioning of the County Assembly;
 

b) Constituting offices in the County Assembly Service and appointing and supervising office holders;
 

c) Preparing annual estimates of expenditure of the county Assembly Service and submitting them to the County Assembly for approval and exercising budgetary control over the service;
 

d) Undertaking, singly or jointly with other relevant organizations, programmes to promote the ideals of parliamentary democracy; and
 

e) Performing other functions necessary for the well- being of the members and staff of the County Assembly or prescribed by national legislation.
 

Section 12 of the Act further states that the County Assembly Service Board shall comprise the speaker of the County Assembly as the chairperson, the leader of the Minority Party, the leader of the Majority party and one person resident in the County, appointed by the County Assembly from among persons who have knowledge and experience in public affairs, but who is not a member of the County assembly.

How to Apply:
 

a) Each application should be accompanied by detailed curriculum vitae, copies of relevant academic and professional certificates, national identity card or passport and testimonials.
 

b) All applications should be clearly marked “Application for the position of a Member of the County Assembly Service Board” on the envelope and hard delivered to:
 

The Interim Clerk
County Assembly of Meru
County Assembly Service Board
P.O. Box 3,
Meru.
 

So as to reach him not later than 29th April, 2013 before 1700 Hours. 

Only shortlisted candidates will be invited for interviews. 

Women and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

Kakamega County Government County Assembly Service Board Member Job in Kenya

Republic of Kenya
 

The Kakamega County Government
 

The County Assembly
 

Vacancy
 

Member of The County Assembly Service Board 

(1 Post)
 

Article 176 (1) of the Constitution of Kenya 2010 establishes a County Assembly for each County Government. 

To enable effective carrying out of functions of a County Assembly, the County Government Act No. 17 of 2012 has established the County Assembly Service Board which shall be responsible for the following functions:-
 

a) Providing services and facilities to ensure efficient and effective functioning of the County Assembly.
 

b) Constituting offices in the County Assembly Services and appointing and supervising office holders.
 

c) Preparing annual estimates of expenditure of the County Assembly Service and submitting them to the County Assembly for approval and exercising budgetary control over the service.
 

d) Undertaking, singly or jointly with other relevant organizations programmes to promote the ideals of parliamentary democracy; and
 

e) Performing other functions necessary for the well-being of the members and staff of the County Assembly or as prescribed by the National Legislation.
 

Section 12 of the Act further states that the County Assembly Service Board shall comprise the Speaker of  the County Assembly as the Chairperson, the leader of the Majority Party, the leader of the Minority party and one person resident in the County appointed by the County Assembly from among persons who have knowledge and experience in public affairs, but who are not a members of the County Assembly.
 

Pursuant to the statutory requirement, the Kakamega County Assembly wishes to invite applications from suitably qualified persons resident in Kakamega County, who have knowledge and experience in public affairs, holders of first Degree from a recognized University but who are not members of the County Assembly to be considered for the position of a member of the County Assembly Service Board.
 

How to apply:
 

a) Each application should be accompanied by detailed Curriculum Vitae, copies of relevant academic and professional certificates, National Identity Card or Passport, testimonials and a letter from the Area Chief confirming that the applicant is a resident of an area within the Kakamega County.
 

b) All applications should be clearly marked ‘Application for the position of a Member of the County Assembly Service Board’ on the envelope and hand delivered to:-
 

The Interim Clerk of the County Assembly
Kakamega County
P O Box 36 – 50100
Kakamega

Online applications should be emailed to kakamegacountyassembly@gmail.com So as to reach the Interim Clerk of the County Assembly on or before 19th April, 2013.
 

Note: Only shortlisted and successful candidates will be contacted. 

Women and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
 

Patrick W. Kamwessar
Interim Clerk,
County Assembly of Kakamega

Vivo Energy Lubes Warehousing Supervisor, Lubes Warehousing Scheduler and Tank Farm Foreman Jobs in Nairobi and Mombasa Kenya

Exciting career opportunities at Vivo Energy

Vivo Energy is the new company behind the Shell brand in Africa. A joint venture between Vitol, Helios Investment Partners and Shell, we are here to offer the very best of Shell’s products and services - including high quality differentiated fuels and lubricants, supply reliability, technical expertise and unmatched customers across Africa.

In doing so, we employ industry-leading health and safety standards and are committed to delivering Shell’s products in an environmentally and socially responsible manner.
 

1. Lubes Warehousing Supervisor - Nairobi Terminal 

Job Ref: HR/VE/DIS/1

Reporting to the Nairobi Terminal Manager, the Lubes Warehousing Supervisor will be responsible for carrying out and supervising the overall operations in the lubes warehouses relating to safe products receipt ex- Mombasa, warehousing, loading and dispatching the same to customers and upcountry depots while conforming to the laid down group Health Safety Security & Environment procedures.

Key Performance areas for the role:

• Support delivery & implementation of the Nairobi Terminal Annual Health Safety Security & Environment plan.
• Conduct daily physical stock count for products & reconcile with the system and investigate/explain any variances.
• Ensure we maintain optimum stocks levels & deliver on the stock management targets.
• Manage warehouse manpower plan.
• Ensure timely and accurate dispatch as per loading order.
• Ensure own collection orders are properly captured in the system.
• Ensure accurate receipt of finished packs lubes from Mombasa Terminal and direct-purchases and imports.
• Review all received invoice / delivery note copies to confirm all are stamped by customers and maintain a register for executed invoice / delivery note copies.
• Maintain high standards of house keeping both in the warehouse and the drum yard.
• Conduct end-month and end year stock count.
• Maintain warehouse equipment breakdown log and follow up with maintenance technician for speedy closure to minimise downtime.
• Maintain Warehouse operations records/registers safely.
• Review and update Warehouse Operations procedures to ensure fit for purpose.

Minimum requirements/competencies:

• Bachelor degree – preferably in Business, with at least three years’ warehousing working experience. Supervisory experience is an added advantage.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, ability to communicate effectively and influence others.
• Ability to work under pressure, long and odd hours including weekends when necessary.

2. Lubes Warehousing Scheduler - Mombasa 

Job Ref: HR/VE/DIS/2

Reporting to the Outbound Logistics Supervisor, the Lubes Warehousing Scheduler will be responsible for monitoring and maintaining sufficient lubricants stocks levels at inland depots as per minimum stock/re-order levels to facilitate timely execution of customer order deliveries on time & in full.

Key Performance areas for the role:

• Support delivery & implementation of the Mombasa Terminal Annual Health Safety Security & Environment plan.
• Monitor and maintain sufficient lubricants stocks levels at inland depots as per minimum stock/re-order levels.
• Raise appropriate documentation for all lubes deliveries as per procedure daily and follow up with concerned parties for corrective action as necessary.
• Ensure Warehouse procedures are duly adhered to in line with ISO standards and internal Controls.
• Ensure trucks carry optimum axle weights for both the local and exports.
• Reduce wastage from leakers delivered to the warehouse and other stock losses and follow up for decantation.
• Effective supervision of Warehouse staff
• Manage packed lubes custody transfer from Lubricants Blending plant to ensure accurate transition and the handover reports duly signed.
• Receive invoice / delivery note copies to confirm all are stamped by customers and maintain a file and register for executed invoice / delivery note copies.
• Assist in conducting daily stock count. Maintain nil lubricants stock variances.
• Check, follow up and review the journey plans and vehicle movement reports of the contracted trucks to ensure compliance.
• Ensure safe and secure arrangement/storage of lubricants at all times to avoid pilferage and obsolescence

Minimum requirements/competencies:

• Diploma in Purchasing and Supplies/Engineering, working experience in Warehouse operations is preferred
• Should be self driven; able to work independently to deliver results.
• Good communication skills and a hands-on team player with ability to work long hours without loosing focus.
• Good HSSE knowledge and customer service experience

3. Tank Farm Foreman - Mombasa 

Job Ref: HR/VE/DIS/3

Reporting to the Tank farm & Marine Supervisor, the Tank farm Foreman is responsible for preparing storage tanks for product receipts, storage and loadings, manning the actual receipt process, product quality checks, offloading bulk product trucks in a safe, secure manner whilst maintaining Health Safety Security & Environment standards.

Key Performance areas for the role:

• Monitor tank stock levels and plan safe product receipts with stakeholders to ensure nil stock out.
• Undertake efficient ship discharges to keep demurrage costs at a minimum
• Ensure that all product receipt operations are conducted safely and in accordance with the laid down procedures
• Carry out daily tank dipping and conduct timely reconciliation. Maintain stock variances to within target and conductprompt investigations and explanation for those outside tolerances
• Avail tanks for gantry operations in a timely manner.
• Conduct timely and accurate tank sampling/quality checks as part of product receipt/issuance process.
• Ensure that good housekeeping is maintained at the tank farm and pump areas at all times.
• Maintain tank farm operations records including Key Performance Indicators.
• Effectively manage safekeeping of tanks, bund wall valves and interceptor keys and locks to ensure controls assuranceprocess remains intact and accurately recorded in the tank farm seals register.
• Requisition and securely store seals for Tank farm use, dispense the same and account for all issued seals.

Minimum requirements

• Higher National Diploma or Equivalent in Technical studies
• Atleast 2-3 years experience in depot operations preferably in Tank farm
• Good communication skills with ability to work under pressure, long and odd hours including weekends. Physically fit with no phobia to height.

Applications
 

If you are up to the challenge, and possess the necessary qualifications and experience, please send your detailed resume with your cell phone number via email to hrkenya@vivoenergy.com. 

Please indicate your experience/qualifications, and clearly quote the job title and reference. 

The Deadline for applications is 22nd April 2013.
 

Only short-listed applicants would be contacted.
 

Vivo Energy is an equal opportunity employer!