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:

• 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

Location: Nairobi, Kenya
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%

To apply for this position send your CV to mycv@myjobseye.com or log in to www.myjobseye.com quoting the position in the subject line

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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

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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.

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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