KEPSA Economic and Investment Planning Consultancy- Job in Kenya

KEPSA is the only apex body of the business community in Kenya. KEPSA’s membership comprises Business Membership Organizations (BMOs) and corporate organizations. It has a combined direct and indirect membership of more than 80,000 corporates across all sectors of the economy.

KEPSA’s strategic focus is advocacy on behalf of the private sector on high-level national cross-cutting issues, coordination of the private sector’s engagement in public-private sector dialogue and private sector development, while sector associations focus on sector advocacy and sector development.

KEPSA, with financial support from TradeMark East Africa (TMEA) is implementing a project on improving Trade Logistics and the Investment Climate in Kenya.

KEPSA will apply part of the funds to support the development of a National Investment Master Plan.

Economic and Investment Planning Consultancy 
2 Positions

Main Function: KEPSA is looking for two consultants, an Economic Planning expert and an Investment planning expert. The main function of the two consultants is to support the development of a National Investment Master Plan for Kenya.

Duties and Responsibilities: 

• Conduct a comprehensive desk study on National Investment Master Plans;
• Critically review existing sector master plans and identify gaps, loopholes, inconsistencies and opportunities for interfaces and synergies;
• Support sectors lacking sector master plans to develop these plans;
• Facilitate meetings of public sector, private sector and civil society stakeholders to harmonize and synergize sectoral master plans, and ensure collective ownership of the process, taking into account new structures proposed in the new Constitution;
• Consolidate and harmonize sector master plans into a draft NIMP and present to stakeholders;
• Facilitate a follow up workshop with all stakeholders (including relevant Parliamentary Committee) to review the draft NIMP and
• Prepare a Cabinet policy paper on NIMP.

Minimum Requirements 

• Masters degree in Economic Planning and analysis, Investment Planning or other relevant subject area;
• In-depth knowledge of Kenya’s Economic Development framework, Vision 2030 flagship projects, new constitutional dispensation and implementation structures as well as Kenya’s infrastructure development framework;
• In-depth knowledge and understanding of International, Regional and National economic and investment policy issues, good practices and benchmarks;
• Five years consultancy experience on National, Regional and or International economic and or Investment planning and analysis both in public and private sectors;
• Ability to work with stakeholders from diverse backgrounds on complex issues of great national importance. Highly developed analytical skills with ability to produce high quality analytical reports and policy papers.

Interested candidates who meet the requirements above are invited to submit their expression of interest including an interpretation of TORs, proposed methodology and daily rate along with their curriculum vitae to the following address, providing names and addresses of three (3) referees, not later than Friday, September 9th, 2011.

Indicate whether applying for Economic or Investment planning expert.

Detailed TORs are available at www.kepsa.or.ke

Please consider your application to be unsuccessful if you have not been contacted within four weeks of the closing date.

The Human Resources Officer
Kenya Private Sector Alliance
P.O Box 3556 - 00100
Nairobi

Or Email: hr@kepsa.or.ke 

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VTTI Stock Controller Job in Kenya

VTTI operates a network of bulk petroleum Terminals in eleven countries across five continents. As a result of its ongoing continued growth, VTTI has expanded its operations to Kenya.

VTTI Kenya is completing its state of the art Terminal in Mombasa and will soon be operational.

Applications are invited from qualified and experienced Kenyan citizens for the following positions at our state of the art Petroleum Terminal in Kipevu, Mombasa:

Stock Controller

Location: VTTI, Kenya

Job Description

Maintains proper inventory accounting of customers’ product and manages all documentation for product in storage, product receipts and shipments out of the terminal to meet company policy and regulatory requirements.

Manages customer payments for services rendered by the terminal.

Organisational Position: Reports to the Customer Service Manager.

Result Areas

Product Inventory Control 

• Maintains proper inventory accounting of customer product and manages all documentation and control processes for product in storage, product receipts and shipments;
• Regularly independently checks and witnesses physical tank dipping for start up of operations and for product transfers in or out of the terminal.
• Verifies that measurement devices are maintained in good working order and are valid for use.
• Books into Tomcat level, density and temperature measurements obtained in the field.
• Checks accuracy of Tomcat system inventory calculations by carrying out manual calculations with reference to field measurements and valid tank calibration charts.
• Prepares daily inventory report showing loss / gain status based on difference between actual and book inventory.
• Investigates inventory losses / gains above the stipulated tolerance levels and proposes corrective measures.
• Prepares daily inventory report showing overall Terminal inventory and Customer inventory positions.
• Prepares periodical Customs Gate pass for Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) approval.
• Prepares monthly inventory reports which include overall loss / gain, loss / gain trend, opening and closing stocks.

Supply Planning

Assists the Customer Service Manager in the coordination of inbound and outbound product transfers in liaison with operations department, customers and third party customer service suppliers;

• Reviews Kipevu Oil Terminal (KOT) berthing schedule to identify suitable dates for vessel nominations.
• Reviews Kenya Pipeline Company (KPC) mainline program to identify suitable time windows to schedule pipeline transfers.

Customer payments and Accounts receivable

Receives payments from customers as required on the basis of pre-formulated customer agreements;

• Books customer receipts and allocates receipts correctly against invoices.
• Prepares a Monthly aged debtors list and reconciles to the General Ledger.
• Prepares customer statements and account reconciliations for review and approval by Customer Service Manager.

Documentation and record keeping

Maintains record of all relevant documents for Inventory Control and Accounts Receivable; 

• Physical tank measurement records.
• System tank inventory calculations.
• Tank calibration charts and certificates.
• Meter, Thermometer, Hydrometer calibration certificates.
• Tank reference level checks.
• Thermometer and Hydrometer checks against Master meters.
• Product batch specifications.
• Product loss / gain reports and investigations.
• Bills of lading for all incoming and outbound cargoes.
• Customer payments and receipts.
• Customer monthly statements.

Reports, Communications and Social interaction

Maintains daily communication and contact to manage inventory and to fulfil customer orders 

• Internally with the Customer Service Manager, Shift Supervisors and Order processor.
• Externally with Pipecor, Ships agents, KPC.
• Prepares reports for review and approval by the Customer Service Manager.

Performance Indicators 

• Loss / Gain performance.
• Efficiency of supply planning.
• Timeliness and accuracy of customer statements.
• Timeliness and accuracy of reports.
• Conformance to the terms of the service agreements.
• Completeness and accuracy of documentation and records.

Qualifications & Experience 

• University Graduate.
• Minimum 3 years relevant work experience gained in a comparable job which has involved inventory management and customer service.

Competencies 

• Good understanding of inventory management processes
• Good understanding of customs requirements in petroleum installations
• Good communications skills.
• Planning and organisation capability.
• High level of integrity.

For the above vacancy, kindly send your CV to hr@mtt.vtti.com 

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Symphony Healthcare Technologies Software Consultant jOBS IN kENYA

Symphony Healthcare Technologies is looking for suitable candidates to fill the position of Software Consultant.

The position requires implementing and supporting client sites, carrying out systems analysis for customization requirements, preparing technical compliance for proposals for the Company’s Hospital Management System.

Qualifications: 

• Have a Bachelor’s degree in IT or equivalent
• Have at least 3 years’ experience in implementation and support of ERP’s or HMS
• Strong skills in Oracle database, SQL and Crystal report writing qualifications will be an added bonus
• Any ERP qualifications will be an added bonus

Key Skills: 

• Should be proactive to solve technical and business related problems
• Must be able to work under high pressure
• Should have a good understanding of business processes
• Should have strong project reporting and scheduling skills
• Must be a good communicator with interpersonal skills

If you strongly believe that you are competent to do the above job, email your application letter, CV and relevant (above listed) certificates to reach us not later than Friday 16 September, 2011.

Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

Send your applications to:

Director-Human Resources
Symphony Healthcare Technology
Symphony Place, Waiyaki Way Slip
Road, Telephone 4455000,
0716 793954, Nairobi

E-mail: HRD@symphony.co.ke 

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- Local Non-State and State Actors Engagement in KNCHR’s Public Complaints Referral Mechanism-KNCHR / GIZ Baseline Survey

Call for Proposals

Baseline Survey: Local Non-State and State Actors Engagement in KNCHR’s Public Complaints Referral Mechanism

The Kenya National Commission on Human Rights (KNCHR) in partnership with GIZ-Social Justice Reconciliation and National Cohesion project, seek the services of a consultant / consulting firm to conduct a baseline survey in the North Rift and Northern Kenya regions in the month of September, 2011.

The overall aim of the baseline study is, on behalf of KNCHR, to collect and analyze data for making an initial assessment on the existing regional complaints referral systems in place, used by KNCHR and in collaboration with other institutions - both State and Non-State.

The results of the study are to serve as the baseline for measuring the use of the referral system and the satisfaction by key stakeholders of the usefulness of the referral system.

The Kenya National Human Rights Commission is an independent National Human Rights Institution and was established by the Government through the Kenya National Commission on Human Rights Act No. 9 of 2002.

Its core mandate is to further the protection and promotion of human rights in Kenya. It plays two broad roles firstly as a watch dog over the government in the area of human rights and secondly as a leader in moving the country toward a Human Rights State.

The consultant/consulting firm is expected, in close collaboration with KNCHR and GIZ;

i) To prepare a baseline survey to make an initial assessment of the existing regional referral system in place, used by KNCHR and other institutions - both State and Non-State, focusing on North Rift and Northern Kenya regions and the prospects/positioning of the KNCHR regional offices for an integrated complaints mechanism

ii) To assess the role of CSOs in complaints handling and challenges experienced in engaging with KNCHR in the referral system

iii) To use appropriate qualitative and quantitative data collection and analysis methodology, to allow for future evaluation indicators on the use by and usefulness of the referral system to the relevant State and Non State Actors

iv) To design and provide key quantitative and qualitative indicators for evaluation from the data analysis to measure the use of the referral mechanism and the usefulness of the referral system to the relevant State and Non-State Actors in the mid and long term

v) To provide suitable recommendations for KNCHR in its current public complaints referral mechanisms

If interested please submit a detailed proposal – technical and financial - for such a survey, with specific indications on: 

• Time required for conducting and completing such a survey in the regions - data collection and analysis
• Methodology and proposed approach
• Capacities and availability

If interested please submit your proposal clearly marked BASELINE SURVEY: KNCHR by COB – Friday 9th September, 2011 to:

GIZ Kenya Office, Riverside Mews Building, Riverside Drive
P.O. Box 41607- 00100, Nairobi. 

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Procurement Assistant, Vehicle Fleet Manager, Construction Site Supervisor Jobs in Kenya-Nairobi Java House

We are constantly looking for and hiring young, energetic, exciting, adaptable, flexible, social and articulate people to work with us.

Procurement Assistant

Role: To support the Procurement Team in the daily operation of supply chain management.

Key Responsibility Areas 

• Liaising with the Central Stores and User departments to ensure timely requisition of goods and service
• Helping Source and evaluate quotations
• Generating LPO , dispatching to suppliers
• Expedite orders and ensure timely delivery
• Creating and maintaining effective relationship and partnership with suppliers.
• Helping Conduct market research to ensure that the company gets the best prices at all the times.
• Any other duty as may be assigned by the management

Knowledge, Skill and Abilities

Required: 

• Diploma in Purchasing and Supplies Management
• Must have minimum one year experience in a large company in a similar position.

Skills 

• Has management and coordination skills and experience
• Leadership and supervisory skills
• Good communication skills
• Good negotiation skills

Please forward your application, CV and documents in PDF format to procurement@nairobijavahouse.com stating clearly the position you are applying for in the subject line of the email.

Please remember to include the contact details of three referees, current and expected remuneration, no later than Friday, 2nd September, 2011.

Vehicle Fleet Manager

Role: To manage the vehicle fleet and drivers to ensure efficiency in all logistical and transport processes.

Key Responsibility Areas 

• Put in place strategic initiatives to ensure provision of effective and efficient transport services; Coordinate movement of food products from the commissary to all branches in addition to mail and staff within the group.
• Supervise, troubleshoot and streamline the preventative fleet maintenance measures; work with mechanics and drivers to sort out breakdowns, inspections, service and insurance requirements
• Manage a system that monitors vehicle performance in regard to fuel consumption, speed, wear and tear. Preparing regular management reports for review
• Manage the drivers teams to provide for leave, time-off and shifts to meet operational requirements
• Support the team by taking up responsibilities within the shift programmes.

Knowledge, Skill and Abilities

Required: 

• The person will have 3 years experience in a similar capacity
• Possess good analytical and problem solving skills
• Demonstrate competency in managing the routine issues on insurance, inspection, accident reports, etc Will be computer literate
• Will be computer literate
• Possess and maintain current driver's license

Skills: 

• Possess and demonstrate leadership and supervisory skills
• Excellent written communication skills
• Good verbal interpersonal communication skills

Abilities: 

• Strong technical aptitude with the ability to tackle a task logically, and perseverance to see through all obstacles
• Must be prepared to work under pressure and regard his/her work as a challenge. The individual must be able to address a wide spectrum of people, from unskilled to professional

Desirable 

• Degree/Diploma in automotive engineering / transport management
• Logistics experience
• Automotive repairs and maintenance skills

Please forward your application, CV and documents in PDF format to fleet@nairobijavahouse.com stating clearly the position you are applying for in the subject line of the email.

Please remember to include the contact details of three referees, current and expected remuneration, no later than Friday, 2nd September, 2011.

Construction Site Supervisor

Role: To manage, through supervision, the daily/weekly installation and site projects at each new location of Nairobi Java House and Planet Yogurt.

Key Responsibility Areas 

• Has direct supervisory responsibility over all contractors on all project job sites under his/her direction
• Responds to all requests from contractors for which assistance is needed in timely manner
• Assures compliance by contractors of all applicable policies, practices, and procedures by observing and interacting with contractors in the field
• As directed, performs audits on contractors
• Forwards site dimensions, pictures, etc. as required
• The person will be responsible for training the contractor on NJH documentation
• The person will meet the first delivery and train the contractor on how to read and verify product
• The person will meet all other deliveries to verify the condition of product at time of arrival and ensure the contractor is recording what has been delivered
• The person will verify month end percentage complete for all projects under his/her direction on a weekly basis for confirmation of schedule of values (contractor invoicing)
• The person will be willing and able to travel extensively
• On an assigned schedule, visit and assess each project site and report the results of the site visit to the Project Manager
• Verify that the contractor has the proper tools and supplies and manpower also monitor quality of installation
• Perform other duties or tasks as directed by Management

Knowledge, Skill and Abilities

Required: 

• The person will have 3 - 5 years of construction experience in a supervisory role (Site Superintendent)
• The person should have minimum diploma in mechanical, electrical or architectural
• The person will have AutoCAD/Arch CAD experience
• Understanding of all rules, regulations, policies and procedures that apply to General Construction
• Have an understanding of all regulations that apply to General Construction

Skills: 

• Possess and demonstrate leadership and supervisory skills
• Excellent written communication skills
• Good verbal interpersonal communication skills

Abilities: 

• Strong technical aptitude with the ability to tackle a task logically, and perseverance to see through all obstacles
• Must be prepared to work under pressure and regard his/her work as a challenge. The individual must be able to address a wide spectrum of people, from unskilled to professional

Desirable 

• Possess and maintain current driver's license

Please forward your application, CV and documents in PDF format to sitesupervisor@nairobijavahouse.com stating clearly the position you are applying for in the subject line of the email.

Please remember to include the contact details of three referees, current and expected remuneration, no later than Friday, 2nd September, 2011.

Brand Intern

Role: Provide administrative support to the Brand and Marketing Team in addition to identifying

Key Responsibility Areas 

• Assisting/supporting the Brand team in the day to day tasks
• Support design and production of communication collaterals
• Identify and support development and implementation of brand strategies
• Liaise with Head of Departments to determine & solve brand needs
• Liaise with the Agency and suppliers on delivery/execution, assisting in project management
• Identifying and executing PR opportunities.

Knowledge, Skill and Abilities

Required: 

• Graduate with a diploma/degree in business, communication, public relations, or marketing with creative design background.
• Practical experience through internships/work placements, active in extracurricular activities
• Fluency in English

Skills: 

• Excellent written communication skills
• Good verbal interpersonal communication skills
• Team player

Abilities: 

• Willingness and ability to deliver breakthrough results

Please forward your application, CV and documents in PDF format to brand@nairobijavahouse.com stating clearly the position you are applying for in the subject line of the email.

Please remember to include the contact details of three referees, expected remuneration, no later than Friday, 2nd September, 2011. 

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Mombasa Polytechnic University Jobs in Kenya

Institutional Profile

The Mombasa Polytechnic University College is the Flagship University of Mombasa County, set along the expansive shores of the beautiful and magnificent Indian Ocean and overlooking the famous Tudor Creek.

A constituent college of the Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology.

The Mombasa Polytechnic University College was established through Legal Notice No. 160 of 23rd August 2007.

The University College, which boasts of unique architecture depicting the rich historical influences and developments of the region, has transformed from Mombasa Institute of Muslim Education in 1948; Mombasa Technical Institute in 1966; Mombasa Polytechnic in 1972; and finally to its current status in 2007.

It’s dynamism in managerial and academic leadership has seen this prestigious University College offer courses at certificate, diploma and degree levels in Engineering, Science, Business and Technology.

In order to actuate its vision, and be an active player in realization of the Vision 2030, the positions advertised below are meant to strengthen the University College capacity for effective and efficient service delivery.

The University College invites applications from suitable qualified candidates for the following vacant positions:

1. Administration, Finance & Planning Division

Registrar (Administration & Planning) 
Grade 15A
Ref: MPUC/N/REG/ADMIN/01/2011
No of posts: 1

Deputy Registrar (Academic Affairs) 
Grade 14N
Ref: MPUC/N/DRAA/ADMIN/01/2011
No of posts: 1

Senior Assistant Registrar (Academic Affairs)
Grade 13N
Ref: MPUC/N/SARAA/ADMIN/01/2011
No of posts: 1

Database Administrator 
Grade 10N
Ref: MPUC/N/DBA/ADMIN/01/2011
No of posts: 1

Assistant Accountant I 
Grade 8N
Ref: MPUC/N/AAI/ADMIN/01/2011
No of posts: 1

Administrative Assistant (Planning) 
Grade 8N
Ref: MPUC/N/AAP/ADMIN/01/2011
No of posts: 1

Administrative Assistants (Deans Offices) 
Grade 8N
Ref: MPUC/N/AADO/ADMIN/03/2011
No of posts: 3

Catering Assistant 
Grade 2N
Ref: MPUC/N/CA/ADMIN/01/2011
No of posts: 1

Head Cook 
Grade 5N
Ref: MPUC/N/HC/ADMIN/01/2011
No of posts: 1

Nurse 
Grade 8N
Ref: MPUC/N/N/ADMIN/01/2011
No of posts: 1

2. Academic Division

Associate Professors - Grade 14A

Pure & Applied Sciences
Ref: MPUC/A1.1/AP/01/2011
No of posts: 1

Business and Social Studies
Ref: MPUC/A2/AP/01/2011
No of posts: 1

Electrical Engineering
Ref: MPUC/A3.1/AP/01/2011
No of posts: 1

Senior Lecturers - Grade 13A

Pure & Applied Sciences
Ref: MPUC/A1.1/SL/01/2011
No of posts: 1

Business & Social Studies
Ref: MPUC/A2/SL/01/2011
No of posts: 1

Lecturers – Grade 12A

Mathematics & Physics
Ref: MPUC/A1.2/L/01/2011
No of posts: 1

Business & Social Studies
Ref: MPUC/A2/L/01/2011
No of posts: 1

Building & Civil Engineering
Ref: MPUC /A3.2/L/01/2011
No of posts: 1

Mechanical Engineering
Ref: MPUC/A3.3/L/01/2011
No of posts: 1

Assistant Lecturers – Grade 11A

Pure & Applied
Ref: MPUC/A1.1/AL/02/2011
No of posts: 1

Mathematics & Physics
Ref: MPUC/A1.2/AL/01/2011
No of posts: 1

Business & Social Studies
Ref: MPUC/A2/AL/01/2011
No of posts: 1

Electrical Engineering
Ref: MPUC/A3.1/AL/01/2011
No of posts: 1

Building & Civil Engineering
Ref: MPUC/A3.2/AL/01/2011
No of posts: 1

Mechanical Engineering
Ref: MPUC/A3.3/AL/01/2011
No of posts: 1

Medical Engineering
Ref: MPU/A1.4/AL/01/2011
No of posts: 1

Teaching Assistant – Grade 10A

Electrical Engineering
Ref: MPUC/A3.1/TA/02/2011
No of posts: 2

Mechanical Engineering
Ref: MPUC/A3.3/TA/02/2011
No of posts: 2

Pure & Applied
Ref: MPUC/01.1/TA/01/2011
No of posts: 1

Applications should be sent to the address below to reach not later than 17th September 2011

The Mombasa Polytechnic University College
Tom Mboya Avenue
P.O Box 90420 – 80100
Mombasa, Kenya

For more details on the above positions contact our website:www.mombasapoly.ac.ke

MPUC is an equal opportunity employer 

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COMESA Assistant Secretary General (Programmes) Job in Lusaka Zambia

Introduction and Background:

The Common Market for Eastern and Southern Africa (COMESA) is a regional grouping of 19 African States which have agreed to promote regional integration through trade development and transport facilitation.

More information can be obtained from the COMESA websitewww.comesa.int

Job Title: Assistant Secretary General (Programmes)

Dept: Programmes

Location: Lusaka, Zambia

Reporting To: Secretary General

Grade: Unclassified

Commencement Date: November 2011

The Purpose of the Job

(a) To assist the Secretary General in the coordination and implementation of the Treaty and decisions of the Policy Organs.

(b) To take responsibility of the operational divisions of the Secretariat: 

1. Trade, Customs and Monetary Harmonisation
2. Infrastructure Development
3. Information and Networking
4. Investment Programming and Private Sector Development
5. Any other operational division, unit or project established by Council

Key Tasks 

1. To manage and supervise the operational divisions and have the Divisions’ Directors report to him in the design and implementation of COMESA’s multisectoral strategic programme planning under the guidance of the Secretary General.
2. To be responsible for the implementation of Strategic Operational Plan of the COMESA’s substantive divisions, closely liaising with the Secretary General.
3. To monitor the progress of the approved operational plans periodically with the Directors of the substantive divisions.
4. To liaise with the Secretary General on the preparation of the organisation’s consolidated strategic master plan for the operations of the Secretariat.
5. To implement policy decisions as they relate to operations or programmes as directed by the Secretary General.
6. To develop implementation programme plans and operational manuals with inputs from the Division directors, the Strategic Planning and Research unit, Director of Administration and Director of Finance and the Internal Audit Unit.

Factors 

1. Makes decisions on a day to day basis for the operations divisions.
2. Able to cope under very high presssure as he/she has to meet stipulated deadlines. He also has to co-ordinate several programme divisions.
3. Very minimal checks and balances as he/she reports only to the Secretary General.
4. High accuracy is required. An error of judgement can have a high impact on the organisation as a whole.

Education: Post Graduate degree in either Economics, Management, Social Sciences or related disciplines

Experience 

• At least 15 years in a management/leadership role. 
• Experience in regional economic integration will be an added advantage

Languages: 

• Fluency in Arabic, English or French. 
• Working knowledge of one of the other languages would be an added advantage.

Terms of Appointment

Type of contract: The post is under COMESA Staff Rules and Regulations (Executive Management).

Location of performance of the Contract: The duty Station will be at the COMESA Secretariat headquarters in Lusaka, Zambia. The successful applicant will also be required to undertake significant duty travel to all COMESA countries and any others identified in the line of duty.

Duration of Appointment: The contract of the Assistant Secretary General (Programmes) will run from the date he/she takes up the appointment for a five year period.

Expected time for commencement of services: November, 2011

Interested applicants should visit the COMESA website onwww.comesa.int for more details, and download the employment application forms.

The filled application forms should be returned to:

The Office of Chief Economist,
Ministry of Trade
Telposta Towers, 17th Floor RM 1700
Nairobi, Kenya

Kindly note that application closes on 9th September 2011 at 1700 hours 

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