Monday, November 21, 2011

French Embassy in Nairobi Press Attaché Kenyan Job Vacancy (KShs 133,250)


The French Embassy is looking for a press attaché, the job description being as follows: post graduate diploma (political science, journalism and/or communication), proven professional experience in press and communication, strong writing skills (French / English), and excellent knowledge of domestic politics, institutions and history of Kenya.

L’Ambassade de France recrute un(e) attaché(e) de presse : diplôme supérieur (sciences politiques / journalisme / communication), exp. professionnelle en presse et communication, qualités rédactionnelles prouvées (anglais / français), excellente connaissance du Kenya (pol. intérieure, institutions, histoire), français parlé.

Plus d’infos/ More informations: http://www.ambafrance-ke.org/spip.php?article2284 and http://www.ambafrance-ke.org/spip.php?article2288

Job Description

The Communication and Press office of the French Embassy in Kenya aims to:

- promote image of France in Kenya and to explain its position ;

- coordinate communication concerning French presence in Kenya and its action: organizing press events, publishing, updating internet site;

- maintain the link between French embassy and the Kenyan and international press: press monitoring, contacts with journalists

Duties and responsibilities

Under the authority of the First Counsellor and the Head of Press and Communication, the press attaché is implied in all the activities of the office.

Occasionally assisted by an intern, the press attaché performs duties such as:
  • the coordination of press events in connection with all services of the Embassy: writing press releases, organizing press conferences, inviting journalists...
  • the monitoring of the local news: monitoring the production of press releases, writing of press telegrams / news telegram...
  • the maintain of regular contact with journalists: good acknowledge of media, organization of meetings, selection of journalists for invitations...
  • the management of the Internet site and of the facebook page of the embassy
  • the work on the publications from the embassy: editing the newsletter (La Gazette du Kenya) and the brochure (France in Kenya), collection of contributions, copy desk…
The person
  • Post graduate diploma in the field of political science, journalism and/or communication
  • Proven professional experience in journalism and communication
  • Proven writing skills in French and English
  • Excellent knowledge of domestic politics, institutions and history of Kenya
  • Excellent communication skills with fluency in Swahili, English and in French (written and spoken)
  • Strong initiative and organization skills
  • Strong communication and contact skills and ability to work in a team
  • Softwares: Microsoft Office, Outlook, Photoshop, Internet. The use of a website management tool and of an assisted publishing software (SPIP and InDesign) is strongly advised
  • An interest for photography
Work Conditions / Salary/ Medical Cover

Work time:
  • Monday to Tuesday: 8.30 to 13.00 and 14.00 to 17.30
  • Friday: 8.30 to 13.00
Place: French Embassy in Kenya – Nairobi

Salary: 133 250 Kes per month, 3000 Kes monthly premium transport, 13th month salary, medical cover

Kindly send CVs and application letters by email to the following address: ambafrance.nairobi@diplomatie.gouv.fr

Applications should be received no later than 30 November 2011.
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Job in GIBB Africa Kenya GIS Specialist / Environmental Planner


GIBB Africa Ltd seeks to recruit a suitable candidate for the following position:

GIS Specialist / Environmental Planner

Responsibilities shall include but not be limited to the following:

1. Form part of a team engaged in the execution of consultancy services to clients in respect of environmental projects, including the execution of:
  • Bids for professional services;
  • Investigations / Assessments and documentation in accordance with the project brief;
  • All administrative tasks associated with the assigned project, including all reporting on job progress.
2. Leading GIS projects and initiatives;

3. Providing GIS services in regard to environmental impact assessments, donor-funded environmental programs, environmental planning and management, geospatial analysis and similar projects.

Specific responsibilities:

Environmental Planning & Management:
  • Contribute to the preparation of environmental & social impact reports, strategic environmental assessments, environmental audits and site plans.
Geospatial Analysis:

Seek opportunities, develop and implement programs in geospatial analysis.

More specifically:
  • Design resource assessment data collection programs;
  • Conduct training on environmental planning and management, geospatial analysis, and any other environmental topics as required;
  • Carry out remote sensing, mapping and spatial analysis;
  • Undertake statistical data analysis.
Conduct training on environmental planning and management, geospatial analysis, and any other environmental topics as required.

Performance of any other duties falling under the operational portfolio of the company.

Qualifications:
  • Masters degree in Geographical Information Systems, Geography, Environmental Planning or a closely related field.
  • Bachelors Degree in any of the Natural Sciences, Geography or Environment.
  • No less than 8 years demonstrated experience in ARC Map, ARC Editor, including ESRI-based products or other GIS-related applications relating to planning and ability to maintain departmental GIS data.
  • Knowledge and experience in environmental impact assessments and environmental audits in infrastructure and development projects.
Skills:
  • Excellent communication skills, both oral and written
  • Creative thinking, positive attitude
  • Passion for results and a bias for action
  • Team orientation and personal accountability
Interested candidates should submit their applications by email, post or hand delivery, enclosing copies of academic certificates, copies of reference letters, detailed Curriculum Vitae, their address, telephone and email contact, on or before 03 December 2011.

The applications should be addressed to:

The Human Resources Manager
GIBB Africa Limited
5th Floor, Office of the Prime Minister’s Building, Harambee Avenue
P O Box 30020-00100 Nairobi

or Email: hr@gibbinternational.com
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