Position: Technical Manager.
Location: Kampala, Uganda
Reporting to the Managing Director this position shall be responsible for technical expertise across teams, clients and sourcing, implementing and maintaining the company outsource contracts. Key responsibilities
·To provide technical direction for the development design and system integration across multiple client engagements from definition phase through implementation.
·To provide alternative technical solutions to meet client requirements more efficiently and with greater usability.
· To apply significant knowledge of industry trends and development to improve service to our clientele
· To communicate effectively with clients to identify needs and evaluate alternative technical solutions and strategies.
·To participate and enforce all policies relating to performance evaluations and career development planning.
·To create and execute development plans and revise as appropriate to meet changing needs and requirements of clients
· To manage multiple technical teams within budget and project schedule.
· Maintain knowledge of current technology, equipment, prices and terms of agreements to minimize the investment required to meet established service levels.
·Approve, coordinate and control all activities related to selection, acquisition, development and installation of the activities of Computech
· To provide advice on evaluation, selection, implementation and maintenance of these activities, ensuring appropriate investment in strategic and operational systems.
He also evaluates systems to measure their success.
Oversee the preparation of all TOR client contracts and supervises execution of these contracts.
To come up with strategic sales efforts from the technical perspective.
Requirements
Must Posses demonstrated work experience with more than one relational database management system.
Must Posses significant knowledge of complex database concepts
Have Clear understanding of benefits of various programming languages and ability to suggest use of appropriate technology for the application.
Masters degree in Computer Science, Management Information Systems, Telecommunications or the equivalent, OR a Bachelors degree in an ICT related field and a Masters degree in Business Administration, Public or Private Sector Management or a related field.
At least 10 years of direct relevant work experience in managing ICT related projects.
High integrity and accountability, leadership and good team work spirit.
Ability to inspire and manage technical professionals to achieve results.
Ability to work across the East African Region
An application letter with CV and relevant certificates should be sent to the Managing Director Computech Uganda on ranjit@computech.ug by 2nd July ,2010
Tuesday, June 22, 2010
Counseling Psychologists/Corporate Trainers Jobs: Centre for Distance and Online Learning
Summary:
Our Client, involved in psychological counseling, training and consultancy in the corporate settings is seeking counseling psychologists/ corporate trainers.
Responsibilities:
- Training Corporate groups
- Professional workshops/ seminars
- Consultancy
- Group Counseling
- Individual Counseling.
Requirements
Interested candidates are invited to submit their application and curriculum vitae ONLY, to hr@cedol.ac.ke not later than 25th June 2010. Only short listed candidates will be notified.Head of Enterprise Development Unit (EDU): TechnoServe Jobs in Tanzania
TechnoServe is an international business development organization whose mission is to support entrepreneurial men and women to get out of poverty. Our approach is based on hiring high-performing people who share our vision of private sector solutions that create long-term transformation in people’s lives.
We believe in hardwork, creativity, and leveraging the dynamism of talented people. We are committed to innovation, learning, and results. Our global team is drawn from world-class industry and management consulting firms. We arc
work in nearly 20 countries in Africa, Latin America and India.
work in nearly 20 countries in Africa, Latin America and India.
TechnoServe is seeking an individual to lead the strategy and business development, planning, operations, and management for the new Enterprise Development Unit (EDU) of TechnoServe Tanzania.
Major Responsibilities
- Develop clearly articulated and fact-based strategies for intervention that support individual project objectives and goals
- Lead rigorous industry assessments to identify new industry and client opportunities
- Lead comprehensive client diagnostics on existing and new value chain and SME programs
- Lead new business development for the EDU in coordination with Country Director, including concept papers and proposals for industries of focus
- Provide intellectual leadership in helping team members identify and develop business and industry wide value chain improvement strategies
- Develop tailored trainings to develop the capacity of clients (and other stakeholders as required)
- Develop and deliver trainings for staff in core business skills e.g. business analytics, financial management, business planning, strategy, etc.
- Ensure the objectives and measures upon which the engagement will be evaluated against are clearly defined and understood by all team members
Requirements
- Bachelor’s Degree and MBA from globally top-ranked universities
- A minimum of 5 years experience in the private sector, preferably as a management consultant at a top firm (e.g. MeKinsey, Bain, Boston Consulting Group, etc.)
- Proven track record of developing complex client business plans
- Excellent problem solving and analytical skills
- Strong interpersonal/people management skills and excellent oral and written communication skills in English a must
- Demonstrates strong passion for assisting clients in building profitable and sustainable businesses that benefit the rural poor
- Strong financial analysis and management skills
- Good working knowledge of country’s economic development
- Willingness to travel internationally and domestically when necessary
- Computer literate (Access, Excel and PowerPoint)
- Ability to develop well written, cohesive proposals that are responsive to donors’ needs
Please send your CV and three references to info@tnstanzania.org.
No phone calls please.
Women are encouraged to apply.
Intern – Admission Officer Job Vacancy: Centre for Distance and Online Learning
Summary:
We are an education institution offering open, distance Learning, online learning and study abroad programs in the the Eastern, Central and Horn of Africa region. We have established links with a number of international and regional institutions and a network of professionals in various academic and professional fields.
Our focus is on developing and enhancing the professional capacities and efficiency of trainees through accessible and affordable educational programs. We seek to recruit an intern- Admission officer to be based in our Nairobi Office.
Responsibilities:
- General office administration and any other duties that may be assigned by the supervisor from time to time.
- Managing the client database, and ensuring proper filing of all documents.
- Customer care and soliciting for new clients.
- Assisting in career guidance.
- Student admissions.
Requirements
- Diploma holder in the area of sociology, social work, psychology, education or relevant social science.
- Female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.
- Work experience is not a must. We will use our resources and time to train you.
- Excellent in communication (written and oral) and networking, and counseling skills
- Strong computer skills in word processing, spreadsheets, email and Internet systems.
- Excellent administrative and organizational skills and strong ability to prioritize work.
- Easily adaptable to function in a changing, dynamic environment.
- Takes initiative in responding to tasks needing completion.
- Ability to work independently and as a team member.
Interested candidates are invited to submit their curriculum vitae ONLY, to hr@cedol.ac.ke not later than 24th June 2010.
Only short listed candidates will be notified.Mara Field Office, Programme Manager Child protection / M&E
Job Title: Mara Field Office, Programme Manager Child protection / M&E
Duty Station: Musoma, Tanzania
Answerable to: Regional Coordinator Child Protection, Nairobi
Internal Relations: Country Coordinator Tanzania, Field Office Programme Manager Civic
Driven Change, Field Office Area Coordinators, Community
Volunteers, Regional Coordinator PM&E, Nairobi
External relations: Child protection partner organizations, government departments and
relevant organizations at national level, donor organizations
Background
International Child Support (ICS) is a Dutch international organization that promotes
children’s rights in Africa and Asia. It aims to contribute to a world of confident children and
youth who can enjoy their childhood and are able to further develop themselves. We see
our role as informing duty bearers about child rights and strengthening their capacity to
design and implement programs that are in the best interest of the child.
ICS subscribes to a Civic Driven approach to development where citizens and civic
organizations are owners of the development process. In this approach, individuals take
control and address the problems in their own communities, and eventually become agents
of their own development. The role of ICS is to serve local communities by acting as a cocreator
of processes that stimulate Civic Driven Change.
ICS Africa works through its Regional Office in Nairobi and it’s Field Offices in Western Kenya
and Northern Tanzania and through partner organizations in Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda and
Ethiopia. ICS Africa is transitioning from its current 4-year Change for Children Programme
(with programmes in child protection, sustainable livelihood and Child Rights in School
Improvement Plans) to its new 5-year Together 4 Change Programme (with programmes in
child protection, Sociual Business Development and Civic Driven Change for Child
Wellbeing). Simultaneously, ICS Tanzania is phasing out from Meatu District in Shinyanga, to
Mara region (Musoma Rural, Roriya and District).
Job Summary
Under the overall guidance of the Regional Coordinator Child Protection, you will be
responsible for the portfolio of child protection programmes in Tanzania. You will provide
technical advice and support to ICS programmes in Civic Driven Change and Social Business
Development and will manage our relation with partners in child protection. As such, you
are expected to travel extensively between ICS programme areas and to those of our child
protection partners, as you identify opportunities for and facilitate linking and learning
between child protection partners. You will translate these experiences into lessons learned,
and support the Regional Coordinator Child Protection in the development of effective child
rights programmes.
International Child Support / www.icsafrica.org
Supported by the Regional PM&E Coordinator, the Programme Manager will be responsible
for data collection, information management and reporting of all programme interventions
in the Mara Region. Field Office and coordinate related. In this capacity, the Programme
Manager will train other staff in the area of Participatory Planning, Monitoring and
Evaluation, and coordinate all related data collection, analysis and reporting across the
programmes.
Responsibilities
1. Policy and strategy development
· Participate in the development and implementation of ICS child protection policies,
strategies and programs through sharing child protection experiences from programme
office and child protection partners
· Translate child protection strategies and policies for understanding and implementation
by the project officers and child protection partners
· Critically analyze and consolidate information from different child protection
programmes to sieve best and worst practices
· At national level, carry out policy analysis around child protection to identify gaps and
opportunities for advocacy
· Conduct and /or facilitate evidence based research in child protection, rapid
assessments and situational analysis to bridge information needs
2. Information building and technical Support
· Advice on operational implementation of child protection projects in the CDC and
child protection programme
· Organizing regular exposure visits for civic actors in the CDC programme and child
protection partners to organizations with relevance experience
· Play a central role in developing implementation mechanisms/instruments
( curriculum’s, tools for data collection and M&E in relation to child protection)
· Establish partnerships with expert organizations and facilitate linkages with CDC
programme actors and child protection partners
· Generate, document and disseminate the results of child protection policy and
programme work, capturing new knowledge and learning
3. Partnership management
· Ensure that in all matters of programmatic and financial nature, that excellent and
transparent documents are maintained and proper procedures followed to comply at all
times with the requirements of the partnership policy, memorandums of understanding
and contracts.
· Analyze proposals, work plans and budgets of child protection partners and ensure that
all planned projects represent priorities that have been endorsed by ICS Africa.
· Create structured opportunities to encourage learning from partners and identify case
study themes / issues from project experience for analysis, dialogue and possible
formulation into emerging best practice and policy.
International Child Support / www.icsafrica.org
4. Advocacy and Networking
· Identify and develop systematic contacts with likeminded organizations, government
ministries and nongovernmental organizations in Kenya for learning and sharing
· Represent the organization effectively in different forums at district, provincial and
national levels
5. Planning, Monitoring and Evaluation
· Develop the overall PME framework for Tanzania which should include annual reviews,
participatory impact assessments, process/operations monitoring and linking & learning
forums
· Together with the programme officer CDC, take a lead in guiding project staff and
partners in implementing the monitoring plan/framework and the use of the
information in improving programme implementation as well as reporting progress
against the annual work plans
· Take lead in guiding the CDC project officers and partners in the development of work
plans and progress reports (Annual, quarterly, monthly). Together, analyse these reports
in terms of problems and actions needed.
· Together with the programme officer CDC provide quality assurance and overall
integrity of the programme - focusing inwardly on the internal consistency of the
programme; and outwardly on its coherence with infrastructure planning, interfaces
with other programmes and corporate technical and specialist standards
· Liaise closely with the Regional M&E Coordinator on the various PME components to
strengthen feedback and information sharing mechanisms
· Chair and guide the M&E task force in Tanzania
Requirements
· University degree in social development, public health, development studies or related
fields
· Practical and theoretical knowledge of participatory approach in development work
· Five years of experience in managing child protection programmes with national and
international agencies
· Proven experience in partner management
· Proven experience in working with Planning, Monitoring and Evaluation systems
· Proven experience in the facilitation of workshops and participatory transfer of
knowledge and skills
· Ability to conceptualize, strategize and coordinate implementation of programmes
· Critical understanding of children protection issues from a child rights perspective
· System-thinker, capable of putting in place information management tools that can be
applied by all levels in the organization
· Computer literate ( MS Office programmes, Internet )
· Flexibility to adjust work schedules and priorities to meet deadlines, juggle multiple
assignments, and work in a dynamic environment
International Child Support / www.icsafrica.org
· Excellent verbal and written English; superior writing skills and ability to prepare
reports and other documents
· Ability to motivate and guide staff particularly in non line-management relationships.
· Highly organized
How to apply:
Send your application including a cover letter indicating your desire to work with our client;
a detailed CV highlighting relevant experience, details of current and expected salary, a
daytime phone contact, email address, and the names of three professional referees by
close of business Friday 25th June 2010.
Adept Systems
MANAGEMENT CONSULTANTS
P O Box 6416, Nairobi, GPO 00100
Email: recruit@adeptsystems.co.ke
Web: www.adeptsys.biz
Only short listed candidates will be contacted. Please note that we do not charge fees
for receiving or processing job applications. Visit our website for more vacancies.
International Child Support / www.icsafrica.org
Duty Station: Musoma, Tanzania
Answerable to: Regional Coordinator Child Protection, Nairobi
Internal Relations: Country Coordinator Tanzania, Field Office Programme Manager Civic
Driven Change, Field Office Area Coordinators, Community
Volunteers, Regional Coordinator PM&E, Nairobi
External relations: Child protection partner organizations, government departments and
relevant organizations at national level, donor organizations
Background
International Child Support (ICS) is a Dutch international organization that promotes
children’s rights in Africa and Asia. It aims to contribute to a world of confident children and
youth who can enjoy their childhood and are able to further develop themselves. We see
our role as informing duty bearers about child rights and strengthening their capacity to
design and implement programs that are in the best interest of the child.
ICS subscribes to a Civic Driven approach to development where citizens and civic
organizations are owners of the development process. In this approach, individuals take
control and address the problems in their own communities, and eventually become agents
of their own development. The role of ICS is to serve local communities by acting as a cocreator
of processes that stimulate Civic Driven Change.
ICS Africa works through its Regional Office in Nairobi and it’s Field Offices in Western Kenya
and Northern Tanzania and through partner organizations in Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda and
Ethiopia. ICS Africa is transitioning from its current 4-year Change for Children Programme
(with programmes in child protection, sustainable livelihood and Child Rights in School
Improvement Plans) to its new 5-year Together 4 Change Programme (with programmes in
child protection, Sociual Business Development and Civic Driven Change for Child
Wellbeing). Simultaneously, ICS Tanzania is phasing out from Meatu District in Shinyanga, to
Mara region (Musoma Rural, Roriya and District).
Job Summary
Under the overall guidance of the Regional Coordinator Child Protection, you will be
responsible for the portfolio of child protection programmes in Tanzania. You will provide
technical advice and support to ICS programmes in Civic Driven Change and Social Business
Development and will manage our relation with partners in child protection. As such, you
are expected to travel extensively between ICS programme areas and to those of our child
protection partners, as you identify opportunities for and facilitate linking and learning
between child protection partners. You will translate these experiences into lessons learned,
and support the Regional Coordinator Child Protection in the development of effective child
rights programmes.
International Child Support / www.icsafrica.org
Supported by the Regional PM&E Coordinator, the Programme Manager will be responsible
for data collection, information management and reporting of all programme interventions
in the Mara Region. Field Office and coordinate related. In this capacity, the Programme
Manager will train other staff in the area of Participatory Planning, Monitoring and
Evaluation, and coordinate all related data collection, analysis and reporting across the
programmes.
Responsibilities
1. Policy and strategy development
· Participate in the development and implementation of ICS child protection policies,
strategies and programs through sharing child protection experiences from programme
office and child protection partners
· Translate child protection strategies and policies for understanding and implementation
by the project officers and child protection partners
· Critically analyze and consolidate information from different child protection
programmes to sieve best and worst practices
· At national level, carry out policy analysis around child protection to identify gaps and
opportunities for advocacy
· Conduct and /or facilitate evidence based research in child protection, rapid
assessments and situational analysis to bridge information needs
2. Information building and technical Support
· Advice on operational implementation of child protection projects in the CDC and
child protection programme
· Organizing regular exposure visits for civic actors in the CDC programme and child
protection partners to organizations with relevance experience
· Play a central role in developing implementation mechanisms/instruments
( curriculum’s, tools for data collection and M&E in relation to child protection)
· Establish partnerships with expert organizations and facilitate linkages with CDC
programme actors and child protection partners
· Generate, document and disseminate the results of child protection policy and
programme work, capturing new knowledge and learning
3. Partnership management
· Ensure that in all matters of programmatic and financial nature, that excellent and
transparent documents are maintained and proper procedures followed to comply at all
times with the requirements of the partnership policy, memorandums of understanding
and contracts.
· Analyze proposals, work plans and budgets of child protection partners and ensure that
all planned projects represent priorities that have been endorsed by ICS Africa.
· Create structured opportunities to encourage learning from partners and identify case
study themes / issues from project experience for analysis, dialogue and possible
formulation into emerging best practice and policy.
International Child Support / www.icsafrica.org
4. Advocacy and Networking
· Identify and develop systematic contacts with likeminded organizations, government
ministries and nongovernmental organizations in Kenya for learning and sharing
· Represent the organization effectively in different forums at district, provincial and
national levels
5. Planning, Monitoring and Evaluation
· Develop the overall PME framework for Tanzania which should include annual reviews,
participatory impact assessments, process/operations monitoring and linking & learning
forums
· Together with the programme officer CDC, take a lead in guiding project staff and
partners in implementing the monitoring plan/framework and the use of the
information in improving programme implementation as well as reporting progress
against the annual work plans
· Take lead in guiding the CDC project officers and partners in the development of work
plans and progress reports (Annual, quarterly, monthly). Together, analyse these reports
in terms of problems and actions needed.
· Together with the programme officer CDC provide quality assurance and overall
integrity of the programme - focusing inwardly on the internal consistency of the
programme; and outwardly on its coherence with infrastructure planning, interfaces
with other programmes and corporate technical and specialist standards
· Liaise closely with the Regional M&E Coordinator on the various PME components to
strengthen feedback and information sharing mechanisms
· Chair and guide the M&E task force in Tanzania
Requirements
· University degree in social development, public health, development studies or related
fields
· Practical and theoretical knowledge of participatory approach in development work
· Five years of experience in managing child protection programmes with national and
international agencies
· Proven experience in partner management
· Proven experience in working with Planning, Monitoring and Evaluation systems
· Proven experience in the facilitation of workshops and participatory transfer of
knowledge and skills
· Ability to conceptualize, strategize and coordinate implementation of programmes
· Critical understanding of children protection issues from a child rights perspective
· System-thinker, capable of putting in place information management tools that can be
applied by all levels in the organization
· Computer literate ( MS Office programmes, Internet )
· Flexibility to adjust work schedules and priorities to meet deadlines, juggle multiple
assignments, and work in a dynamic environment
International Child Support / www.icsafrica.org
· Excellent verbal and written English; superior writing skills and ability to prepare
reports and other documents
· Ability to motivate and guide staff particularly in non line-management relationships.
· Highly organized
How to apply:
Send your application including a cover letter indicating your desire to work with our client;
a detailed CV highlighting relevant experience, details of current and expected salary, a
daytime phone contact, email address, and the names of three professional referees by
close of business Friday 25th June 2010.
Adept Systems
MANAGEMENT CONSULTANTS
P O Box 6416, Nairobi, GPO 00100
Email: recruit@adeptsystems.co.ke
Web: www.adeptsys.biz
Only short listed candidates will be contacted. Please note that we do not charge fees
for receiving or processing job applications. Visit our website for more vacancies.
International Child Support / www.icsafrica.org
IT Sales Executives (5 Jobs): Asterisk Technologies
Asterisk Technologies is a vibrant Kenyan IT company with a wide client base for its IT services and products.
We are looking for a highly motivated, result driven Sales Executives to market our new products to the Kenyan market.
Our terms are competitive and attractive remunerations, bonuses and commissions for all sales made.
Are you that person we are looking for? Go on and apply
Deadline: 25th June 2010
Managing Editor Job Vacancy: BBC East African Bureau - African Services
Managing Editor, East African Bureau, African Services
Nairobi, Kenya
Ref. 315489
East Africa is a key market for the BBC World Service and as the Managing Editor you’ll drive the editorial agenda in the bureau, inspiring the very best journalism about East Africa and helping the BBC explain the region to the rest of the world.
You’ll be responsible for managing a team of producers and reporters based in Kenya and working for various BBC World Service sections.
You’ll need to be able to demonstrate excellent team building and interpersonal skills.
This is a key role within the BBC World Service; it requires relevant experience as a journalist at a senior level, fantastic contacts and comprehensive understanding of the East Africa & Great Lakes Region.
As well as leading the bureau’s innovative output, you’ll work with marketing and business development teams to advise the BBC on broadcasting and marketing opportunities in the region.
You’ll have a strategic approach to running a newsroom and working knowledge of Kiswahili or Kisomali is highly desirable.
Applications to be received by 25 June.
Visit bbc.co.uk/jobs
Call +44 (0)370 333 1330
Textphone 02890 328 478
Nairobi, Kenya
Ref. 315489
East Africa is a key market for the BBC World Service and as the Managing Editor you’ll drive the editorial agenda in the bureau, inspiring the very best journalism about East Africa and helping the BBC explain the region to the rest of the world.
You’ll be responsible for managing a team of producers and reporters based in Kenya and working for various BBC World Service sections.
You’ll need to be able to demonstrate excellent team building and interpersonal skills.
This is a key role within the BBC World Service; it requires relevant experience as a journalist at a senior level, fantastic contacts and comprehensive understanding of the East Africa & Great Lakes Region.
As well as leading the bureau’s innovative output, you’ll work with marketing and business development teams to advise the BBC on broadcasting and marketing opportunities in the region.
You’ll have a strategic approach to running a newsroom and working knowledge of Kiswahili or Kisomali is highly desirable.
Applications to be received by 25 June.
Visit bbc.co.uk/jobs
Call +44 (0)370 333 1330
Textphone 02890 328 478
Joomla / Drupal Web Designer Job Vacancy
A graduate with more than 4 years experience, in the web industry pay 25 – 30 k.
Send your cv and works to jobs @ abc-lab.net
Send your cv and works to jobs @ abc-lab.net
Sale of Houses at Nyayo Estate Embakasi by National Social Security Fund (NSSF)
The National Social Security Fund (NSSF) is constructing 688 units in Nyayo Estate Embakasi Phase II to be completed by 30th June, 2011.
The houses are now available for sale either on cash basis or Tenant Purchase Scheme.
They will be ready for occupation provisionally by 1st August, 2011.
The Site
Nyayo Estate Embakasi is strategically located 18 kilometres from the City Centre and is easily accessible from the City Centre via Outering Road and Mombasa Road.
The site infrastructure includes tarmac roads, perimeter wall, street lighting, ample parking space and play grounds among others.
NSSF is also in the process of sinking boreholes to supplement the supply of water by Nairobi Water and Sewerage Company Limited.
Design Concept
The concept of the estate is to provide a serene and secure environment to cater for self sufficient community with nursery and primary schools, shopping centres and community centres.
Interior Finishes
The houses are now available for sale either on cash basis or Tenant Purchase Scheme.
They will be ready for occupation provisionally by 1st August, 2011.
The Site
Nyayo Estate Embakasi is strategically located 18 kilometres from the City Centre and is easily accessible from the City Centre via Outering Road and Mombasa Road.
The site infrastructure includes tarmac roads, perimeter wall, street lighting, ample parking space and play grounds among others.
NSSF is also in the process of sinking boreholes to supplement the supply of water by Nairobi Water and Sewerage Company Limited.
Design Concept
The concept of the estate is to provide a serene and secure environment to cater for self sufficient community with nursery and primary schools, shopping centres and community centres.
Interior Finishes
- MDF cabinets and wardrobes
- Ceramic tiles on wet areas
- Cubicle shower
Sale Prices
- 3 Bedroom Flat - Kshs. 5.28 million
- 3 Bedroom Standard Maisonette - Kshs. 6.48 million
- 3 Bedroom Corner Maisonette - Kshs. 6.68 million
- 3 Bedroom Duka Maisonette - Kshs. 7.5 million
Application forms with Terms and Conditions of sale are now available from Social Security House, Block A, Western Wing, Podium Floor, upon payment of Ksh 1,000.00 nonrefundable application fee.
Please note that the deadline of issuing and receipt of application forms will be Wednesday 30th June, 2010.
Alex Kazongo
Managing Trustee
Kabete Technical Training Institute Lecturer Jobs in Kenya
Kabete Technical Training Institute on behalf of The Teachers Service Commission wishes to recruit qualified Lecturers for the following posts;
- Air Conditioning and Refrigeration
- Supplies Management
- Pharmacy
Eligible candidates should meet the following task requirements;
- Be Kenyan citizens
- Must have specialized in the relevant areas with a minimum of Higher National Diploma
- Be holders of minimum grade of Diploma in Education
- Must be below 45 years of age
Interested candidates should apply to:
The Secretary
Board of Governors
Kabete Technical Training Institute
P.O Box 29010 - 00625
Nairobi
Applications together with certified copies of Academic/Professional certificates should reach the Institution and a copy to the DEO’s office not later than Friday 25th June 2010.
Operations Manager Job Vacancy: Mungania Tea Growers Sacco
Applications are hereby invited from qualified candidates for the following post:
Operations Manager
The General Manager,
Mungania Tea Growers Sacco,
P.O.Box 2032,
Embu
Operations Manager
- A business related degree (Accounting, Finance or Banking option) with a minimum of CPA II.
- Experience 3 years (in a financial institution) or Sacco Movement.
- Should possess strong ICT skills.
- Age between 25years and 35 years.
- Should demonstrate team-building and leadership, inter-personal and communication skills.
The General Manager,
Mungania Tea Growers Sacco,
P.O.Box 2032,
Embu
Ushahidi 101: Calling All Developers
Following the recent Swift River ‘crash course’ at the iHub, we are planning a similar event for developers interested in getting involved in contributing to Ushahidi. This is the second Ushahidi 101 session the first having primarily focused on Ushahidi from a deployment point of view, this one will focus more on developing the application and contributing to the code base.
To date Ushahidi prides itself in it’s origin as an African innovation (though now applied to varied situations across the globe and developed by programmers from different continents) and we place great value on local developers and their contribution to the project. We would love to see even more developers involved as we seek not only to grow the project but also pull up the cadre of local developers through involvement in such Open Source projects as Ushahidi and SwiftRiver.
If you will be in Nairobi on the 23rd of June (Wednesday) feel free to pass by iHub between 5.30 and 7.30 PM. To help us figure out how many pizzas to order, please register on this link.
The brief overview will cover:
To date Ushahidi prides itself in it’s origin as an African innovation (though now applied to varied situations across the globe and developed by programmers from different continents) and we place great value on local developers and their contribution to the project. We would love to see even more developers involved as we seek not only to grow the project but also pull up the cadre of local developers through involvement in such Open Source projects as Ushahidi and SwiftRiver.
If you will be in Nairobi on the 23rd of June (Wednesday) feel free to pass by iHub between 5.30 and 7.30 PM. To help us figure out how many pizzas to order, please register on this link.
The brief overview will cover:
- Setting up a development environment
- Introduction to MVC and the Kohana (PHP) framework
- Working with GIT
- Overview of the Ushahidi database schema
- Editing the code
- Working the Bug/Issue list
Production Manager (Timber & Wood industry) Vacancy
Job Title: Production Manager (Timber & Wood industry)
Company: Wood Products Kenya Ltd
Company: Wood Products Kenya Ltd
Location: Nairobi, Kenya
Reporting To: Technical Director
Reporting To: Technical Director
Specific Responsibilities
The production manager is responsible to ensure that all production is carried out in an efficient manner and as per the company’s quality and delivery requirements. The PM will ensure that production planning incorporates all projects, current and future and includes set performance guidelines, increasing production targets on a monthly basis. The PM will be in charge of production staff; that is, to ensure that they are working within the company’s health and safety policy and the required performance targets.
Required Skills, Knowledge and Abilities:
- Bachelors Degree in Production and Planning
- Excellent planning, time management skills and monitoring skills
- Ability to read technical drawings is a must 0.
- 5-10 years experience in the timber industry is a prerequisite
- An ability to work under tight schedules.
- Computer literacy with skills in excel, archicad or autocad Microsoft projects etc.
- Specialization in business administration is an added advantage
- Self motivated and able to work with minimum supervision
- Excellent communication skills
Responsibilities
- Overseeing the production process, drawing up a production schedule
- Ensuring that the production is cost effective
- Making sure that products are produced on time and are of good quality
- Working out the human and material resources needed
- Drafting a timescale for the job
- Estimating costs and setting the quality standards
- Monitoring the production process and adjusting schedules as needed
- Being responsible for the maintenance of equipment, and giving recommendations of additional machinery required
- Liaising among different departments, e.g. stores/store/site managers
- Working with managers to implement the company’s policies and goals
- Ensuring that health and safety guidelines are followed
- Supervising and motivating your team of workers
- Reviewing the performance of subordinates
- Identifying training needs
- Recruitment of workers
- Design production and quality assurance of wood products
- Verification of cutting lists and understanding technical drawings
- Ability of work with various teams of workers
Production Departments to be Managed
- Solid timber e.g. machining timber, architectural moldings, doors etc
- Post/press form section
- Boards and cabinetry e.g. cutting, edging, assembly etc
- Flush doors e.g. ripsaw, flush doors, laminated flooring
- Re-sawing section
- Multiple molders
- Parquet section
Conditions
- Six-month probation period, with 3 month evaluation
Key Performance Indicators
- Production Delivery 15%
- Production Quality 15%
- Production Cost Efficiency 30%
- Equipment Maintenance 20%
Qualitative
- Problem Solving 5%
- Initiative and Creativity 5%
- Job Knowledge and decision making ability 5%
- 360 degrees feedback 5%
IT Sales Executives (5 Jobs) - Asterisk Technologies
Asterisk Technologies is a vibrant Kenyan IT company with a wide client base for its IT services and products.
We are looking for a highly motivated, result driven Sales Executives to market our new products to the Kenyan market.
Our terms are competitive and attractive remunerations, bonuses and commissions for all sales made.
Are you that person we are looking for? Go on and apply
Deadline: 25th June 2010
Mode of Application: email only: jobs@asterisktech.co.ke
Counseling Psychologists/Corporate Trainers - Centre for Distance and Online Learning
Summary:
Our Client, involved in psychological counseling, training and consultancy in the corporate settings is seeking counseling psychologists/ corporate trainers.
Responsibilities:
- Training Corporate groups
- Professional workshops/ seminars
- Consultancy
- Group Counseling
- Individual Counseling.
Requirements
- Masters level Education in Counseling and Psychology.
- Experience in corporate training.
Interested candidates are invited to submit their application and curriculum vitae ONLY, to hr@cedol.ac.ke not later than 25th June 2010. Only short listed candidates will be notified.
Intern – Admission Officer Vacancy - Centre for Distance and Online Learning
Summary:
We are an education institution offering open, distance Learning, online learning and study abroad programs in the the Eastern, Central and Horn of Africa region. We have established links with a number of international and regional institutions and a network of professionals in various academic and professional fields.
Our focus is on developing and enhancing the professional capacities and efficiency of trainees through accessible and affordable educational programs. We seek to recruit an intern- Admission officer to be based in our Nairobi Office.
Responsibilities:
- General office administration and any other duties that may be assigned by the supervisor from time to time.
- Managing the client database, and ensuring proper filing of all documents.
- Customer care and soliciting for new clients.
- Assisting in career guidance.
- Student admissions.
Requirements
- Diploma holder in the area of sociology, social work, psychology, education or relevant social science.
- Female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.
- Work experience is not a must. We will use our resources and time to train you.
- Excellent in communication (written and oral) and networking, and counseling skills
- Strong computer skills in word processing, spreadsheets, email and Internet systems.
- Excellent administrative and organizational skills and strong ability to prioritize work.
- Easily adaptable to function in a changing, dynamic environment.
- Takes initiative in responding to tasks needing completion.
- Ability to work independently and as a team member.
Interested candidates are invited to submit their curriculum vitae ONLY, to hr@cedol.ac.ke not later than 24th June 2010.
Please visit our website www.cedol.ac.ke for our complete company profile.
Only short listed candidates will be notified
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