Engineering Jobs in Kenya

A Civil Engineering Consultancy firm wish to recruit qualified staff, for the following positions:

1. Engineer (Roads)

To be based on site within Kenya

Qualifications and Skills

• Must possess University Degree BSc (Civil engineering) or equivalent and
• Be Registered Engineer with Engineers Registration Board of Kenya or equivalent.

General Professional Experience

• minimum of 12 year practical post-qualification experience.
• Must have extensive experience in Highway design and works contract administration.
• Recent experience as a Resident Engineer on Highway construction contract will be added advantage.
• Knowledge of FIDIC contract procedures a must.

2. Resident Engineer (Dams)

To work in one of our ongoing projects within Kenya and to be Reporting to Project Director.

Qualifications and Skills

• Must possess University Degree BSc (Civil engineering) or equivalent and
• Be Registered Engineer with Engineers Registration Board of Kenya or equivalent.

General Professional Experience

• A minimum of Fifteen year practical post-qualification experience.
• Must have extensive experience in Dam design and construction and water treatment works as well as works contract administration.
• Recent experience as a Resident Engineer on dam’s construction contract will be an added advantage.
• Knowledge of FIDIC contract procedures a must.

3. Water/Irrigation Engineer

Based at the Head Office in Nairobi but involves travelling to fields

Qualifications, Skills and Professional Experience

• Must possess University Degree BSc (Civil engineering) or equivalent.
• A minimum of 8 years practical post-qualification experience in water & irrigation Engineering.
• Registration with ERB will be an added advantage.

Email application to: civileng.jobs2010@gmail.com/civiljobs2010@hotmail.com

Deadline: The applications to be received on or before 19th January, 2011

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Value IT Head of Sales and Front Office Administrator Jobs in Kenya

An ICT company branded as one of the fastest growing companies in Kenya which also commands a strong presence in the EAC seeks to recruit a Head of Sales and Marketing and a front office administrator to assist its already existing team.

The firm specializes in ICT infrastructure, security managed services and also offers professional services to corporate clients across Eastern Africa Region. The firm’s mission being to deliver a safe computing environment and minimal system downtimes for its clientele. The organization drives its strategy strongly based on Integrity, Reliability and Quality as its core values.

1. Head of Sales and Marketing Department

The person will manage a team of 10 members and also handle the company’s marketing
department.

The following are the requirements:

• Bachelors in Business Administration or related field
• A strong and proven track of sales and marketing in a very competitive ICT products’ market
• Demonstrated leadership and personnel management skills.
• Eight (8) years experience in sales with at-least four (4) of them management
• Capacity and committed to meeting high and tough targets
• Have strongly participated or organized and handled a marketing project and/or campaign within the EAC market
• A diploma in IT related field and product sales expert certificates will be a great advantage.

Others

• Aggressive, confident and a great communicator- both written and oral.
• Professional presentation skills and proposal writing background.
• Below 4oyrs.

2. Front Office Administrator

The person will be the face of the organization and therefore will handle all the incoming visitors and organization telephone calls.

Excellent communication skills and first time personal contact skills will be key for the candidate.

The following are some of the most basic requirements

• Excellent communication and public relations skills
• Creative and graphic designing expertise
• A diploma in Business Administration/management from a reputable institution
• Good background on IT related field

Others

• Confident, eloquent and able to multi-task
• Professional and well groomed
• 3 yrs experience

Send your cover letter and CV to hr@valueit.co.ke not later than 11th January 2011 with 3 professional referees and state your current remuneration package.

Applicants who will not have heard from the company by 20th January 2011 should consider their applications not successful.

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ACWICT Job Placements Officer Jobs in Kenya

The African Centre for Women, Information and Communications Technology (ACWICT) is a pioneer Kenyan Based Information, Communications Technology for Development (ICT4D) organization with a regional reach whose mission is to promote women’s access and knowledge of ICTs as tools for sustainable development.

Through the International Youth Foundation, ACWICT has received funding support from the World Bank and Microsoft, to implement an innovative and comprehensive youth employability program and subsequently conduct an impact evaluation of this program in order to contribute evidence and knowledge on what works in youth employability, both within Kenya and elsewhere in sub-Saharan Africa.

We are looking for suitable candidates to fill the following positions

Job Placements Officer
2 Positions

Employment Type: Fixed-term Contract - 18 months

Job Summary

• Provide a broad range of business development and job placement services, with particular focus on ACWICT’s Youth Employability Program.
• This includes interaction with all project staff and clients/potential clients to design, negotiate, and drive to closure agreements ranging from simple work-for-hire agreements to complex alliances, and partnerships.
• Entails working with senior executive management of companies and organizations

Duties and Responsibilities

• Implement internship and placements components of the program.
• Provide business advisory and employment support services to project beneficiaries
• Work with colleagues to develop and implement systems to accurately collect project data.
• Conduct labour market analysis and job searches and advice on effective training and placement strategies.
• Provide technical expertise and work with project colleagues to analyze project data and information with the aim of identifying positive trends and promising practices and informing overall project implementation.
• Liaise with private and public sector partners, maintain good relationships and be responsive to their priorities and needs,
• Assist with the development of new placement opportunities for the program
• Any other duties as may be assigned by your supervisor

Minimum Qualifications

Education/Professional qualifications:

• Relevant Business degree

Experience

• 3+ yrs. of relevant work experience in an IT-related industry or civil society.
• Experience working with Public / Private Sector Partnerships preferred

Minimum Competencies

• Demonstrated awareness and competency with research and communication tools
• Excellent oral, written, organization, presentation and independent workload management skills.
• Quick learner and problem solver; Knowledge of youth employment/societal issues strongly preferred
• Possess drive, motivation and acute attention to detail in ensuring all business opportunities to ACWICT are captured and explored
• A proven record of strategic thinking: high energy, ability to self motivate and motivate others, and a passion for communicating the benefits of great products to partners.
• Candidates must have proven leadership skills and have demonstrated abilities in sales, negotiations, and partner relationship management.
• This position demands the ability to influence stakeholders through written/interpersonal, presentation skills, and the ability to simultaneously address multiple projects and challenges.

If you are interested in the positions above, please submit your application to admin@acwict.org

Only short listed candidates will be contacted.

Closing Date: Friday 14th January, 2011.

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B767 Cockpit and Maintenance Crew Jobs

B767 Cockpit and Maintenance Crew

Please send CV by email to: tonyc@iburst.co.za

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Kerio Valley Development Authority Jobs in Eldoret

Applications are invited from suitably qualified and experienced individuals for the following positions.

Chief Manager/Technical Services and Operations
Ref: KVDA/1/CM-TS & O

Duties and Responsibilities

• Reporting to the Managing Director
• Providing technical direction for the development, design and systems integration for service engagement from definition phase through to implementation
• Applying significant knowledge of industry trends and developments to improve service of the Authority
• Reviewing work of development teams
• Recognizing system deficiencies and implements effective solutions for Agricultural, Engineering, Mining and Environmental activities
• Managing technical resources within budget and projects schedule
• Consistently delivering high-quality services to the Authority and its stakeholders.

Qualifications and experience

• A masters degree in any of the following disciplines, Civil engineering, Irrigation and drainage, Hydrology or Water resources, Agriculture, Range management, Water and environmental engineering or related fields from a recognized university.
• Must have a minimum of fifteen (15) years experience in management in a development organization, five (5) of which should have been at executive management level.
• Proven ability in resource mobilization, networking and linkages with development partners.
• Must be able to demonstrate managerial, entrepreneurial, administrative and leadership competence.

Manager, Agriculture
Ref: KVDA/2/MA

Duties and responsibilities

• Reporting to the Chief Manager Technical Services and Operations, the manager, Agriculture shall be the Resource person in Agriculture and Livestock Matters and will be responsible for the overall supervision and co-ordination of work in the Division
• Budgeting for all activities of the Division
• Formulation of policies and programmes on Agriculture and livestock
• Planning and designing agricultural and livestock projects and programmes.

Qualifications and experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Agriculture, Agricultural economics, Livestock, Animal production or other related fields from a recognized university.
• Must have served in a relevant field for a minimum of ten (10) years, five (5) of which must be in a senior management position.
• Demonstrate clear understanding of the role of regional development in Kenya’s socio-economic development and particularly in line with vision 2030
• Computer literate
• A masters degree in the relevant field is an added advantage

An attractive remuneration package commensurate with responsibility of the job and experience of the individual will be offered to the right candidates.

The Chief Manager/Technical services and operations position will be on a three year renewable contract based on performance and the Agriculture manager will be on permanent and pensionable terms of service.

Interested candidates should submit their applications indicating the reference number of the job applied for on the envelope with a detailed CV and photocopies of all testimonials, IDs stating their current position, current remuneration level, E-mail, contact address and telephone number and addresses of three referees to reach the undersigned on or before 25th January 2011.

The Chairperson
Kerio Valley Development Authority
P.O Box 2660-30100
Eldoret

Note: Only short listed candidates will be contacted, canvassing will lead to disqualification.

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Buru Buru Girls Librarian, School Nurse and Secretary Jobs

Buru Buru Girls Secondary School seeks to fill the following positions;

Librarian

Qualifications

• K.C.S.E B- and above
• A diploma in Library Studies from a recognised Institution. (KNEC)
• Experience - 5 years. IT compliance from a recognised Institution is an added advantage.

School Nurse

Qualifications

• K.C.S.E B- and above
• Age - 30 Years and above.
• KRN/OR Clinical officer.
• Experience - 5 years and above.
• IT compliance from a recognised Institution is an added advantage.

Secretary

Qualifications

• K.C.S.E C+ and above
• Working experience in MS - Word and MS - Excel. A diploma in IT and Shorthand will be an added advantage.
• Secretarial studies certificate from a recognized Institution offered by KNEC Level III
• A course on Human Resource or any other related course.
• Experience - 5 years. Those who have worked in a School office have an added advantage.

Applications can be hand delivered to the school office or posted to:

The Principal,
Buru Buru Girls Secondary School
P.O Box 50465-00200 Nairobi, Kenya.

Applications to be received latest 12th January 2011

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Embu Farmers Sacco IT Manager Job in Kenya

A fast growing Rural Sacco Society invites applications from suitably qualified candidates for the following post

IT Manager
1 Post
Ref: EFS/ITM/010

Minimum Qualifications, Skills and Experience

• A degree in information technology.
• Higher National Diploma in IT is an added advantage.
• Should have good analytical and leadership skills.
• Should have at least 3 years experience in IT in a busy financial institution.
• Should be at least 28 years of age.

Applications accompanied by a detailed C.V and copies of relevant certificates and testimonials should be sent to the address below quoting the job reference number on the envelope to reach on or before 21st January 2011.

The Chief Executive Officer Embu
Farmers Sacco Society Ltd
P.O Box 400-60100 Embu.

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