African Virtual University (AVU) - Research Intern Job in Kenya

African Virtual University (AVU)

Vacancy: Research Intern

Introduction: The African Virtual University (AVU) is a Pan African Intergovernmental Organization established by charter with the mandate of significantly increasing access to quality higher education and training through the innovative use of information communication technologies. 

A Charter, establishing the AVU as an Intergovernmental Organization, has been signed so far by nineteen (19) African Governments - Kenya, Senegal, Maurntanna, Maln, Cote d’Ivonre, Tanzanna, Mozambnque, Democratnc Republic of Congo, Benin, Ghana, Republic of Guinea, Burkina Faso, Niger, South Sudan, Sudan, The Gambia, and Guinea-Bissau. 

The AVU has its headquarters in Nairobi, Kenya and a Regional office in Dakar Senegal with Host-Country Agreements and Diplomatic Status with the two governments.
 

The AVU Business Plan 2009-2014 has two main thrusts:

(a) Educational and support services provided on a fee basis; and 

(b) Not-for-profit development services. 

The Not-for-profit development services aims at building the capacity of AVU Partner Institutions (PIs) with an objective of increasing access to quality education through the following activities: updating and developing content; Open Educational Resources (OER) Development; AVU Capacity Enhancement Program (ACEP); set up/upgrade ODeL centers; developing professional networks through Communities of Practices; Research and Development; and Quality Evaluation and Benchmarking.

Some of the Not-for-profit development services were delivered from 2005 to 2011 through the AVU Multinational Project I, funded by the African Development Bank (AfDB) and implemented in 10 African countries.

The AfDB is funding a second phase of the Multinational Project which will build on the first phase and will extend its benefits to more countries. 

The overall objective of the AVU Multinational Project II is to strengthen the capacity of the AVU and a network of 27 institutions to deliver and manage quality ICT integrated education and training opportunities in 21 African countries. 

The project has the following activities: 

(1) Establishment of new Open Distance and eLearning (ODeL) Centers and/or upgrading of exiting AVU Learning Centers as well as Internet connectivity provision at AVU Partner Institutions;

(2) Development and/or improvement, and delivery of four ICT integrated Programs: AVU Capacity Enhancement Program (ACEP); Teacher Education (TE), Computer Science (CS), and Peace and Conflict Resolution; 

(3) Gender Mainstreaming, 

(4) Research and Development; 

(5) Promotion and development of Open Education Resources (OERs); and 

(6) Enhancement of AVU Capacity .

The AVU Multinational Project II will be implemented in 27 AVU Partner Institutions in the following 21 countries: nine (9) Francophone African Countries: Benin, Burkina Faso, Burundi, Cameroon, Democratic Republic of Congo, Mali, Mauritania, Niger, Senegal; three (3) Lusophone African Countries: Cape Verde, Guinea Bissau and Mozambique; and nine (9) Anglophone African Countries: Gambia, Ghana, Kenya, Namibia, Nigeria, Rwanda, Sudan, South Sudan, and Tanzania.
 

1.0. Research & Development
 

Research and Development (R&D) is a new area for the AVU and the objectives of the AVU R&D Unit include; 

(1) strengthen capacity for quality research in open, distance and e-learning (ODeL) in higher education in Africa; 

(2) identify research areas (e.g. OERs, mobile learning) and conduct research related to AVU activities, such as the MSPII; 

(3) coordinate the implementation of research in mobile learning; 

(4) promote dissemination of ODeL research by organizing international conferences and publication of a peer reviewed open access online journal; 

(5) strengthen the capacity of the AVU to make strategic plans and to provide technical assistance on the basis of research findings.
 

The AVU has launched the Journal of Research in Open, Distance and eLearning (JRODeL), an open access peer-reviewed online journal managed by its R&D unit, which seeks to publish research and practice-based articles on issues pertaining to open, distance and eLearning (ODeL). 

AVU’s R&D unnt ns also currently conducting a number of ongoing studies on open education resources (OER) and mobile learning while at the same time making preparations for the 2016 3rd International Conference of the AVU.

 It is in view of this that the AVU wishes to engage intern who will provide assistance in the implementation of these research and development activities.

Details of the internship are outlined below.

2.0. Qualifications

• Minimum: First degree in Education, English, French or humanities. An advance degree will be an added advantage.
• Knowledge, skills and experience in academic research including: literature review, research design, data collection, data analysis, report compilation and writing.
• Have sample of research work or writing.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.
• Problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work as part of a team as well as independently.
• Ability to collaborate with individuals from different location and cultures.
• Self-starter and able to take initiative.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Language: Ability to write and communicate proficiently in English. French or Portuguese desirable but not necessary.
• Good computer skills as well as familiarity with common used research software.
• Experience presenting at, or supporting an academic conference as an assistant, rapporteur etc

3.0 Scope of Work
 

The intern will be expected to provide assistance in the following areas:

• conducting and compiling literature reviews;
• desktop research;
• research design (surveys, interview protocols etc);
• data collection including administering surveys, conducting interviews and if needed travel to research sites;
• data coding, data analysis, statistical analyses, document analysis;
• report compilation and writing;
• correspond and follow-up with research participants as needed;
• provide support for the implementation of Journal of Research in Open, Distance and eLearning (JRODeL);
• provide support in processing AVU conference and online journal submissions;
• provide support for the organization of the 3rd International Conference of the AVU;
• assist in any other tasks assigned by the Manager, R&D.

4.0. Expected Deliverables: Research support provided as agreed in conducting and compiling literature review, desk top research, research design and instrument development, data collection, data analysis, report compilation and writing, corresponding with research participants, implementation of JRODeL supported, AVU conference and online journal submissions processed, and organization of the 3rd International Conference of the AVU supported.
 

5.0. Modalities of Work

• Intern will be expected to work from Monday to Friday, 9.00 am to 5.30 pm.
• The intern will provide support to the R&D unit as outlined in item 3.0 and work towards achieving the deliverables spelt out in item 4.0
• The intern will write a reflection essay about their experience as AVU intern at the end of the internship.
• Other modalities of the work will be agreed upon with the Manager, R&D.

6.0 Duration: The intern is expected to provide support for an initial period of 3 months, renewable for another 3 months if performance is satisfactory.
 

7.0 Reporting: The intern will report to the Manager, R&D.

How to Apply

The African Virtual University (AVU)  is an equal opportunity employer. 

The successful candidate will be appointed for an initial period of 3 months.

Application must include an application letter and detailed curriculum vitae with a telephone number and email address; and names with contact addresses of three professional references.

Applications should be sent to job@avu.org and must have Research Intern as the email subject The successful candidate will be based at the AVU Headquarters in Nairobi, Kenya. 

The closing date for this application is 30th December 2015 at 18:00 East African Time (UTC/GMT + 3) 

Note: ONLY shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
 

Website: www.avu.org

Freelance Academic Writing Jobs in Kenya

We are freelance writing company. 

Due to increased customer demands, our company has embarked on a major recruitment drive of professional writers.

We are currently inviting applications from experienced professional writers –both technical and academic- who are willing to work from the comfort of their home and start-off immediately.

Academic writing entails researching on various topics and then writing an academic paper (see below) in your own understanding. 

The academic paper must be original i.e. Plagiarism-free and as per instructions provided.

Academic papers are for instance Term Papers, Coursework, Research Papers, Annotated Bibliographies, Book Reviews, Essays, Dissertations and Thesis.

Qualification Criteria

We are currently looking for highly qualified professional writers who:

• Can write well in English;
• Love research and writing;
• Can express ideas logically;
• Can structure information;
• Have a reliable internet connection 24/7;
• Have a working phone number;
• Are committed to meeting deadlines all the time;
• Have deep understanding of plagiarism and how to avoid it;
• Have ability to write research papers in the following fields; Computer Science, IT Management, Technology, Engineering, Business, Management, Ethics, Marketing and E-commerce;
• Have deeper understanding of the common academic referencing styles, i.e., APA, MLA, Harvard, Vancouver, Oxford, Chicago/Turabian and IEEE;
• Should be flexible and ready to work for long hours and at odd times of the day;
• Have ability to revise retuned papers under tight deadlines without giving unreasonable excuses; 

NB: This is a fulltime position. If seeking part-time position, please do not apply.

Plagiarism Policy

We enforce zero-tolerance plagiarism policy. Any writer, who plagiarizes his/her academic papers, is dismissed immediately upon proof, plagiarism report, that he/she actually plagiarized. Plagiarism reports are generated using anti-plagiarism software such as Turnitin. 

Payment Policy

Payments are done after every 15 days on 1st and 15th day of each month. 

For instance, all orders worked on between 1st and 15th July 2013, will be paid on 1st August 2013. 

All orders being worked on since 16th July 2013 up to 31st July 2013 will be paid on 15th August 2013.

Application Process

If you feel the above criteria applies to you and you are in agreement with the requirements, please proceed to sending your current CV and at least two samples in the aforementioned fields of study to writing@currentessay.com

All applications will be reviewed by our staff and approved on a case-by-case basis. 

We will gladly accept applications from qualified and responsible writing professionals, and if you are the one, you will quickly become a part of our team. 

Only successful applicants will be contacted.

Content Writer Job in Kenya

I require an experienced content writer well versed with SEO and article writing to start working immediately.

Payment fixed at 150/= per 500 words article.

Ability to work at night and during weekends

Excellent grammar comprehension(Written and Spoken)

Fast typing skills(Able to deliver 5 articles per night)

Payment every Saturday for the approved articles

Please send your CV and one sample of your original non-plagiarized article.

Email: rightcontentgrammar@gmail.com

Content Writers Jobs in Kenya

I am looking for content writers who have SEO knowledge. 

There is a style guide to follow, and candidates are expected to take a test to gauge their understanding of the style guide.

Pay is $3 per 600, paid weekly.

Candidates are expected to send a cover letter with writings samples to info@onethreegroup.com

Article Writing Jobs in Kenya

Article Writing Jobs

We are looking for highly qualified and competent writers preferably with 1yr experience in SEO, Press release and copy writing

Applicants who can work at night will be given priority.

The qualified candidate should have the following qualifications;

Have attained a minimum of a university degree from a recognized university or pursuing one or a diploma with experience in writing

 Be able to write at least 5 plagiarism free articles in a day

The applicants should have access to internet 24 hours a day. They should be flexible in working either daytime or during the night..  .

Qualified applicants should send their cvs and samples to ggichane@hotmail.com on or before 15th June 2013

Experienced SEO Article Writers Needed Urgently

We are a fast growing content writing group that has been in the industry since 2010. 

As one of our success factors, we have continued to post significant growth over the past 3 years. 

We wish to increase the number of our writing staff to meet the growing demand for our services.

We have 20 positions for FULL TIME SEO article writers ready to start immediately. 

Only experienced SEO / Content Writers should apply

Qualifications

• Those who have distinguished themselves in terms of experience of not less than one year
• Have mastery of the concept of content/SEO writing not to mention their excellent GRAMMER.
• Full internet at home and should be tested and proven to be reliable
• Ability to deliver within set deadlines
• We neither accept plagiarized/copied/non-original articles, FLUFF, if at all you know it, nor article with a ‘SALESY’ pitch.
• Our pay rates will vary with the experience and ability to deliver high quality articles. Our minimum pay is 4/= per word (say 500 words earns Ksh 200/=).
• Our writers earn weekly for work that has been approved by clients
• We shall give priority to those who wish to work full time and who have the capacity to deliver at least 10 articles of 500 words each because of the high volumes of articles that we have.
• Our writers are promoted from one star to another in which rates change considerably.

If you believe that you are someone who has these attributes, you are welcome to apply for this position stating your qualifications and two samples (between 200-250 words) of original keyword articles (keywords should be emboldened) with catchy title together with informative content. 

Submit your application together with your CV and TWO samples to the following email: hrcontentproviders@gmail.com

Article Writing Jobs in Kenya

Article Writing Jobs

We are looking for highly qualified and competent writers preferably with 1yr experience in SEO, Press release and copy writing

Applicants who can work at night will be given priority.


The qualified candidate should have the following qualifications;

• Have attained a minimum of a university degree from a recognized university or pursuing one or a diploma with experience in writing
• Be able to write at least 5 plagiarism free articles in a day
• The applicants should have access to internet 24 hours a day. 
• They should be flexible in working either daytime or during the night.

Qualified applicants should send their cvs and samples to contentexpert01@gmail.com

Article writing Jobs in Kenya

We are looking for highly qualified and competent writers preferably with 1yr experience in SEO, Press release and copy writing

Applicants who can work at night will be given priority.

The qualified candidate should have the following qualifications;
 

Have attained a minimum of a university degree from a recognized university or pursuing one or a diploma with experience in writing

Be able to write at least 5 plagiarism free articles in a day

The applicants should have access to internet 24 hours a day. 

They should be flexible in working either daytime or during the night..  .
 

Qualified applicants should send their cvs and samples to kinyawa@gmail.com

Article Writers Needed

I am looking for  a writer with high competency in article writing.

The writer must be proficient in American and UK English. 

Should be able to deliver 4 articles between 9pm to 6am daily from Saturday nite to Thursday nite.

If interested contact me via rightcontentgrammar@gmail.com

Experienced Academic Research Writers Jobs in Kenya

PH Research Company invites applications for Experienced Academic Research Writers who are available immediately.

Basically, the work entails doing research and preparing original, high-quality, and plagiarism-free academic projects for international clients.

The range of projects to be undertaken include: dissertations, thesis, research papers, research proposals, term papers, book/article/movie reviews, annotated bibliographies, essays (all types), resumes, etc.

Requirements

• One must have a computer and reliable internet access.
• Bachelor’s degree in commerce and biological sciences (continuing students in any field with a good grasp of written English will also be considered).
• At least two samples of work previously done.
• One also has to be able to work within given deadlines.
• Excellent English grammar  and writing skills
• Self motivated well disciplined and mature person.
• Deadline and target oriented individuals. Should demonstrate a deeper understanding of academic research-writing.
• Should be flexible and ready to work for long hours and at odd times of the day.
• Should demonstrate a deeper understanding of the common academic referencing styles, i.e., APA, MLA, Harvard, and Chicago/Turabian.
• Should demonstrate a deeper understanding of plagiarism and how to avoid it. 

Writers will be paid KES 200 for per page though it might go higher depending on quality of papers submitted and level of experience.

All qualified applicants to send their CVs/Resumes, plus a sample APA & MLA of your written work to phresearch@yahoo.com 

Deadline of application 20th May 2013.

Essay Writing Jobs in Kenya

Essay Writers

Can you write essays, term papers, dissertations in any subject? if yes, we have jobs for you.

We welcome applications for experienced writers in any subject who are ready to write and submit  high quality , plagiarism free papers . 

Our pay is fair as we pay from 500.00 ksh.s per page.  

Write an application letter stating your level of education and the subjects that you are comfortable in. (its not a must to send a CV). 

Apply if you have enough confidence to submit high quality papers.

Academic Writing Jobs in Kenya

Academic Writers

Blue Ocean Horizons custom writing is a reputable academic writing company with over five years experience in the market. 

We understand the challenges faced by all writers and have implemented strategies of handling all those challenges. 

Currently we urgently need of additional 7 Academic Writers to join our growing network.

Those with prior experience in academic writing especially in essays, proposals, research papers, annotated bibliographies or dissertations are highly encouraged to apply.

Requirements and Qualifications

• Any University degree
• Knowledge of the different referencing styles i.e. APA, MLA, Chicago-turabian and Harvard referencing styles
• The ability to adhere to strict deadlines and work under no supervision.
• Writing experience of more that 6 months
• Internet and computer access at home
• Clear understanding of the term Plagiarism.

Salary:

Compensation is pegged on the quality of both: Our writers earn between Ksh 200 to Ksh 250 per page depending on quality of work and bonuses from the clients.

Payment are made twice monthly: on 10th and 25th of each month.

Kindly send your curriculum vitae and at least 1samples of your work on this email: blueoceanhorizons@yahoo.com

Deadline of application is on 7th May, 2013.

Highly Qualified Writers Urgently Required

I urgently need excellent academic writers with knowledge in writing reports, essays, dissertations, proposals with knowledge in all referencing styles.

Great Pay for great writers. 

We are looking for qualified and experienced research and academic writers.

Our offer per page is Kshs 220 per page  this amount is raised gradually depending with the quality of work and quantity of orders undertaken.

Requirements and Qualifications

• A university degree
• Excellent English Both American and British
• Knowledge of the different referencing styles i.e. APA, MLA, Chicago-turabian and Harvard referencing styles
• The ability to stick to strict deadlines and work under no supervision.
• Writing experience of more ONE YEAR
• Internet and computer access at home
• Clear understanding of the term PLAGIARISM.
• Salary: Our employees earn a compensation of Kshs 200 per double- spaced page (New Times Roman / Arial : Font 12.

Payments are done twice a month i.e. on 17th and on 2nd of each month

Kindly send your curriculum vitae and at least 3 samples of your work on this email : cwambui2013@gmail.com

Academic Writers Needed

I need writers with excellent writing skills. 

Should be able to process high quality easy to write articles of 500 words within 2 Hours. 

Payment per article is 150/= and the amount will be increased in 2 weeks time if you articles to 200/= if your article meet our clients quality requirements.  

Minimum no of articles per day is 5 articles.

Payments are on weekly basis: Every Friday or Latest Saturday Morning for the approved articles forwarded by Thursday..

Please only apply if you are serious with a sample of a 500 word article with a key word of your own choice. Keyword density 1%.

Email: rightcontentgrammar@gmail.com

Experienced Graduate Academic Writers Jobs

Academic Writing Positions

300 - 400 per Page
 

Experienced graduate academic writers are urgently needed to work full time on a remote basis.
 

However, if you are confident in your writing and research abilities and you can learn really fast,
you can apply.

Requirements:

• A university degree in any field
• Good academic grades
• Excellent command of English language
• Good analytical skills
• Ability to meet deadlines
• The ability to carry out research and write high quality academic articles that are free of plagiarism
• Knowledge of different formatting styles i.e. APA, MLA, Chicago, and Harvard.

Note: You must be having your own laptop and computer in order to work remotely.

If this interests you and you are qualified, send your CV and 2 sample papers (for those who are
experienced) to writersinkenya@gmail.com for consideration.

Article Writing Jobs in Kenya

I am looking to hire Content Writers who possess the following 

• Has a computer and reliable internet connection
• Ability to work at anytime of day or night
• Able to produce high quality content free of any grammatical errors
• Articles written should be plagiarism free
• Payments are done on a weekly basis-mainly on Friday or Saturday morning
• Applicants should be in a position to research thoroughly and write on any keyword given.
• Applicant who are familiar with UAW have an dded advantage

Applications can be mailed to evelinahwambui2013@yahoo.com

College Principal Job in Kenya

Principal

Job Ref. MN 5690

Our client is a Christian college ¡n Nairobi engaged in middle level training in Electronics & Electrical Engineering, Information Communication Technology, Automechanics, Construction Engineering, Professional Accountancy, Alternative source of Energy Sciences and Business Management Programs. 

The college has a track record of over twenty years of existence, training promising Kenyans on the above mentioned programs. 

The College Board is seeking to recruit the college Principal who will take this institution to the envisaged growth level.

The Principal will have the responsibility of providing overall direction for the institution as well as determining and formulating policies within the guidelines set up by the Board of Governors (BOG). She I he will plan, direct and coordinate operational activities at management level.

Job Profile

• Provide institutional direction through effective and inspiring leadership.
• Direct, plan and implement policies, objectives and activities of the institution for sustainability.
• Establish systems and standards for tracking organizational effectiveness and efficiency to ensure quality service delivery.
• Direct business development activities for business growth.
• Ensure sound fiscal management for sustainability.
• Ensure that staff are properly selected, supported and guided for the attainment of organizational goals and objectives.
• Ensure filing of legal and regulatory documents, review and analyze relevant legislation, laws, public policy and regulatory requirements to ensure institutional compliance.
• Initiate, develop and maintain contact with other organizations and key stakeholders for mutually beneficial relationships.
• Prepare and present reports concerning activities, expenses, budgets, statutory and regulatory requirements to the BOG to facilitate decision making.
• Mobilize and ensure proper utilization of institutional resources for business continuity.
• Ensure proper care and development of the institution’s culture, reputation and image to optimize on business opportunities.
• Keep the BOG closely appraised of developments within the college, formulate plans and policies for consideration and approval by the, and implement the resulting Board policies.
• Strive for the highest levels of achievements, in cooperation with the faculty, staff and students, in all curricular and extracurricular activities in which the College participates.
• Continually assess the College’s ongoing needs in the area of technology and position the Institution as a national leader in the utilization of technology in education.

Person Profile

• A Masters Degree in Business Administration.
• Minimum 5 years experience as Principal or Deputy Principal preferably in a similar technical college.
• Skills in leadership, resource mobilization, analytical, communication, computer literacy and change management.

Attractive salary offered. Send your application with a detailed CV and a daytime telephone number. 

You SHOULD disclose your current or past salary. 

Failure to disclose may disqualify your application. 

Apply via email only to recruit@manpowerservicesgroup.com. so as to reach us by 23rd March 2013.

Full-Time Technical Research Writers Jobs in Kenya

Full-Time Technical Research Writers 

5 positions

Our organization is dynamic and offers research writing services to lazy but rich students in US, Europe and Asia. 

This provides an opportunity for generating revenue to thousands of writers here in Kenya.

Our main goal is to enhance customer relations by providing quality work, deliver orders on time and maintain zero-tolerance on plagiarism. Thus, writers are required to have positive attitude towards their work, observe tight deadlines and ensure academic papers are plagiarism-free.

As a result of increasing number of orders (academic papers), we are currently recruiting experienced writers in the fields of Engineering, computer science, IT management, and Technology among other technical subjects.

Eligible candidates should have the following

• Unlimited access to both reliable internet connection and own laptop/PC
• At least six months experience in writing technical academic papers
• ONLY WRITERS in the fields of Engineering, Technology, Computers and IT management among other technical subjects will be hired
• Ability to write plagiarism-free academic papers
• Vast knowledge in standard referencing styles: APA, Harvard, MLA, Turabian/Chicago, Vacouver and Oxford
• Ability to meet deadlines and sometimes work under pressure

Terms and Conditions

• This is a full-time employment.  
• Once hired, the writer should be reachable via phone and/or email 24 hours a day and 7 days a week.
• Orders are paid after every two weeks i.e. on 15th and 1st day of every month.
• Payment rate starts from shs. 200 per page and its increased up to shs. 400 depending on consistent quality of work, timely submission and writer’s reliability.
• Mode of salary payment is through Mastercard, Wire Transfer and/or M-pesa. Amount paid depends on number of pages submitted during working period of 15 days.
• Please note, in some instances customers request for revision that may need to be worked on immediately. The writer is expected to be available and work on the revision as requested.
• Late submission and plagiarism may lead to cancellation and/or imposition of fine on order(s). Consecutive lateness on unreasonable grounds leads to termination of writer’s    contract.
• Request for deadline extension should be done in advance.
• Positive feedback on papers submitted by a writer leads to automatic award of bonus.
• Switching-off your phone intentionally and or disappearing from a project leads to automatic termination of writer's contract

If you are up to the challenge, send your CV and Sample Paper(s) to writerstech@gmail.com and specify the day and time when you are available.

Academic Writers Vacancies

We need Academic Writers, we are a company that has been in the field for the last 3 years
 

Excellent academic writers with knowledge in writing reports, essays, proposal with knowledge in all referencing styles.
 

Our team will select the best.

Qualifications and requirements

• Any University degree or diploma
• Excellent English
• Knowledge of the different referencing styles i.e. APA, MLA, Chicago-turabian and Harvard referencing styles
• The ability to stick to strict deadlines and work under no supervision.
• Writing experience of more that one year
• Internet and computer access at home
• Clear understanding of the term PLAGIARISM.
• And one has to state subject is best  to handle.

Please send your CV and 4 work samples on the above referencing style to mwauraj209@yahoo.com

Nurses academic freelance writers needed urgently

Nurses academic freelance writers needed urgently

Elite Center pro is an established academic freelance writing company.
 

We are looking for graduate nurses who wish to work as freelance writers to start immediately.
 

Our minimum pay is 200/= KES per a 275 words page.

You must be

• A University graduate. Hold Bachelor of Science Nursing
• Willing to work under no supervision.
• Knowledge of the APA, MLA & HARVARD referencing styles an added advantage.
• Fully aware of what PLAGIARISM is and how to avoid it.
• Be in possession of a computer and uninterrupted internet 24 hours 7 days a week.
• Be willing to work on urgent orders daily including the weekends.
• Be able to adhere to strict deadlines and produce high quality papers.
• Be willing to start immediately

If you have the above requirements, send in your cover letter and an updated CV to elitecenterpro@gmail.com
 

Note: Training will be offered to those with no academic writing experience