Showing posts with label Consultancy. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Consultancy. Show all posts

Saturday, 8 June 2013

Oracle Financials Consultant Job in Kenya

Oracle Financials Consultant

Location: Nairobi

Experience: 5 years +

Qualifications required
  • Bachelor’s degree- Finance/ Accounting major
  • CPA K/ ACCA certified candidates
  • Good communication skills – both written and verbal
  • Good listening skills
  • Must be a team player and able to work with and through others.
Role: Will be involved in Execution/Upgrade/Support Projects

Duties and Responsibilities:
  • Involve in the execution of all Financial Modules as required and working closely with customer to reach the expectations
  • Develop and deploy global / functional designs, configuring, modification, design and develop customizations
  • Involve in implementation and support activities in analyzing and understand the scope of business and its process.  Set up the application configuration and document specifications
  • Supporting the team on client expectations / requirements and projects as they progress
  • Work with the other consultants in project for successful implementation
  • Support to be provided on the following modules of Oracle for version(s) decided by Company - Finance (AP, AR, GL, CM, FA)
  • Other activities as required by the Client and/or the Company from time to time
Key Competencies Expected on the Job
  • Willing to contribute as an individual and/or& handle a team as required
  • Ability to interact with all members of staff and enjoy a team environment,
  • Ability to adapt to a fast-paced environment, works efficiently under pressure, juggle tasks and meet deadlines
  • Capacity to prioritize multiple activities and adjust workload accordingly
If qualified, kindly mail your applications to africajobs@dhanushinfotech.com

Thursday, 6 June 2013

I-TECH Consultancy Work for the Upgrade of an Existing EMR System Job in Nairobi, Kenya

Consultancy Work for the Upgrade of an Existing Electronic Medical Records (EMR) System

I-TECH, University of Washington and ICAP, Columbia University are collaborating to upgrade C-PAD, an Electronic Medical Records System currently implemented in multiple government health facilities across Kenya.

This upgrade is aimed at ensuring that CPAD meets the requirements defined in the MoH EMR Standards and Guidelines document.

The upgraded CPAD will run as a Web Application on the OpenMRS Data Model

This Consultancy will be to provide technical and development resources for a specified period.

Expected Deliverables:
  • An upgraded C-PAD EMR system meeting the requirements defined in the Kenya Standards and Guidelines document for EMR systems.
  • The system will be able to support the comprehensive HIV care services provided by ICAP and meet MoH reporting requirements.
  • A System specifications document.
  • Technical and user documentation.
  • Data dictionary of data elements
  • Interoperability functions with other party software such as ADT and DHIS as required by the Kenya Standards and Guidelines document for EMR systems
General Requirements:
  • Demonstrated experience in software development.
  • Demonstrated experience in the development of Web Applications.
  • Good understanding and ability to work with the OpenMRS data model.
  • Good understanding of the Kenya Health Sector. Experience in development for the health sector will be an added advantage.
Specific Requirements:
  • Develop database solutions on (MySQL and PostgreSQL) for proposed system; defining database physical structure and functional capabilities, security, back-up, recovery specifications and resolving problems by passing parameters to databases.
  • Analyze functional and architectural design documents to determine coding needed from generalized functional requirements.
  • Develop technical design documents, including, flowcharts, diagrams, and/or write pseudo code to illustrate sequence of steps and describe logical operations.
  • Design, create, and maintain unit test plans and runs tests to find errors and confirm program meets specifications.
Track defects from code reviews and testing.
  • Create user interface flows, assets, screens, and apply creative thinking to wire-frame functionality and deliver innovative end-to-end user experiences across web platforms
Interested individuals or organizations should submit a concept note indicating:
  • Their competence
  • Proposed approach to the upgrade
  • Available capacity / personnel for this project
  • Proposed timelines for the upgrade
Preference will be given to applications that demonstrate the availability to provide all specified requirements development resources for this consultancy.

Concepts notes should be submitted to procurement@itech.kenya.org (Subject: Consultancy for CPAD Upgrade) not later than 8th June 2013.

Wednesday, 15 May 2013

AFSC Mid-term Evaluation of the Somalia Peace Program: Youth, Leadership and Peaceful Coexistence Consultancy


The American Friends Service Committee (AFSC) is a Quaker organization that includes people of various faiths who are committed to social justice, peace, and humanitarian service. 
Its work is based on the Quaker belief in the worth of every person and faith in the power of love to overcome violence and injustice. 

We have a vacancy for Consultancy – Mid-term evaluation of the Somalia Peace Program: Youth, Leadership and Peaceful Coexistence to be carried out within 12 days within the following key outputs:
  • A report capturing the assessment of progress made towards the intended outcome and of relevant outputs, lessons learned concerning best and/or less than ideal practices in producing outputs and achieving the outcome, and strategies and recommendations for continued AFSC Somalia Programming.
  • A comprehensive 3 years program proposal with budgets aligned to and consistent with identified strategies and recommendations and a strong focus on youth, peace and leadership development and aspects of advocacy and linkages between Somalia and the horn of Africa region.
Essential attributes:
  • Extensive experience on needs assessment and conflict analysis
  • Knowledge of Somalia and its socio-political context
  • Proven experience in formulation of strategic direction, program planning processes and proposal development
  • Experience of working on conflict transformation, youth, peace building and livelihood restoration programs
  • Excellent written and spoken English language
Desirable attributes
  • Working knowledge of NGOs specifically faith-inspired
  • Knowledge of RPP (reflecting on peace and practice) methods
  • Knowledge of Somali languages (a team of two – with one who has knowledge of Somali language can be explored)
If interested in the assignment, please send a CV, motivation letter, and names of 3 references (one being the most recent assignment) should be addressed to the undersigned on or before May 28, 2013. 

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

P.O. Box 66448 – 00800
Nairobi, Kenya
 
Or email: afscafricajob@yahoo.com

The AFSC is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer.

Tuesday, 26 March 2013

PALWECO National Short Term Consultancy for Team Building (Individual Consultant)

Republic of Kenya

Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Finland
Programme for Agriculture & Livelihoods in Western Communities (PALWECO)

Busia County

Invitation to Tender

National Short Term Consultancy for Team Building (Individual Consultant)


1.1. The Government of Kenya has received a grant from the Government of Finland through the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA) towards the cost of the Programme for Agriculture and Livelihoods in Western Communities (PALWECO) in Busia County and intends to use part of the grant for the procurement of an Individual National Consultant for Team Building Consultancy for the year 2012-2013.
 
1.2 The Programme for Agriculture and Livelihoods in Western Communities (PALWECO) now invites sealed proposals from qualified individual consultants for Team Building consultancy.
 
1.3 This Request for Proposal is open to all qualified National Consultants.
 
1.4 The Request for Proposal (RFP) documents with detailed Terms of Reference (TORs’) are obtainable from the office of the Public Procurement Advisor located at the Butete Plaza, 3rd Floor, Busia from Monday to Friday between 9.00 a.m. to 4.00 p.m. upon payment of a non-refundable fee of Kshs. 3,000.00 per set of documents in the form of Cash, Bankers Cheque or Money order made payable to Programme Director, Programme for Agriculture & Livelihoods in Western Communities (PALWECO).

1.5 Completed Request for Proposal documents are to be enclosed in plain sealed envelopes, marked with the Request for Proposal number and name and be deposited in the Tender Box at PALWECO offices, Butete Plaza, 3rd Floor, Busia or be addressed to the Programme Director, Programme for Agriculture & Livelihoods in Western Communities (PALWECO), P.O. Box 306 – 50400, Butete plaza, 3rd Floor, Busia so as to be received on or before Tuesday the 16th April, 2013 at 11.00am. Consultants or their representatives are allowed to attend the proposal opening.

Public Procurement Advisor
johnauma@yahoo.co.uk

Thursday, 13 December 2012

Kenya Medical Training College Provision of Consultancy Services for Job Evaluation

Kenya Medical Training College

Expression of Interest

Re-Advertisement

Provision of Consultancy Services for Job Evaluation

Background Information

The Kenya Medical Training College was established as a State Corporation by an Act of Parliament Cap. 261 with one of the mandates being to provide facilities for College education for national health manpower. 

To achieve this mandate, the College desires to ensure that: its total compensation bill is fiscally sustainable; it is able to attract and retain requisite skills to execute its functions; recognizes productivity and performance; and transparency and fairness. 

Consequently, the College wishes to undertake a comprehensive Job Evaluation through a Consultancy Service to provide a basis for determination and review of remuneration for its employees.

The Job Evaluation will cover all jobs in the College, including thirty one (31) constituent training centres, spread in various parts of the country.

The College has a staff and student population of 2000 and 20000 respectively.

Objective of the Assignment

The objective for the Job Evaluation Exercise is to determine comparable worth of the jobs in the College clearly classifying the jobs and produce a rationalized, harmonized defensible and equitable job-grading structure. 

The result of the job evaluation exercise will be used to facilitate preparation for proposals for the determination and review of remuneration and benefits structure and identify jobs with occupational risks for compensation thus, ensuring equal pay for work of equal value for the College.

This will determine the relative worth of jobs within the College not only for the purposes of internal equity but also for external competitiveness with regard to remuneration levels as stipulated by the Salaries and Remuneration Commission vide circular dated 4th July 2012.

Scope of work

The tasks in this assignment will be undertaken in close working collaboration with a team from the College. 

The scope of services will cover but not limited to the following:

(i) Develop a comprehensive work-plan for the various phases of the Job Evaluation exercise;

(ii) Analyze the current salary and benefits structure;

(iii) Review and carry out a detailed Job analysis of the identified jobs;

(iv) Apply a suitable Job Evaluation system and evaluate all jobs within the College and determine the criteria to be used in the evaluation of the respective jobs;

(v) Review the current grading systems to determine its relevance to the Vision, Mission and strategic objectives;

(vi) Advise / determine appropriate remuneration levels / pay (Salaries and allowances) for the various categories of Jobs based on the following factors;

  • Affordability and sustainability of such compensation or award for period of four (4) years;
  • Level of performance or productivity of the officer in relation to performance and achievement of the national objectives by the organization;
  • Benchmark with similar organizations or those the organization loses staff to; and
  • Equity and competitiveness.

(vii) Devise a system for annual increment based on productivity & performance on the set targets.

Requirements of eligible Consultants / Firms

The College invites bids from Consultants / Firms interested in providing the above consultancy services and should provide the following:

  • Detailed Company profile
  • Certificates of Registration / Incorporation
  • Tax Compliance Certificate
  • Audited accounts for the last two years
  • Names and CVs of key staff, other staff and their qualifications
  • Reference from three (3) firms
  • Physical address and telephone contact
  • Demonstrate having successfully carried our similar job evaluations
  • Evidence of atleast five years experience

Completed Expression of Interest (EOI) documents should be submitted in plain sealed envelopes clearly marked “Expression of Interest for Provision of Consultancy Services on Job Evaluations” and must be addressed to:

The Director
Kenya Medical Training College
P.O Box 30195 – 00100
Nairobi

and be deposited in the Tender Box situated at the Entrance of the K.M.T.C Administration Block on or
before 3rd January 2013 at 10:00 am. 

Opening of E.O.I documents shall be held immediately thereafter
in the Milne Hall. 

Tenderers or their representatives who wish to attend the opening are invited.

The College reserves the right to accept or reject any or all the EOI and it’s not bound to give reasons
thereof.

Head – Supply Chain Management
For: Director

Monday, 10 September 2012

Career Development Consultant


Career Development Consultant

Job Summary:

The ideal candidate will have demonstrated capabilities in either or both areas of Human Resources and Social and Community work, focused on case management, life-coaching, strategic employer relations and Job Development.

The CDC will be responsible for counseling clients in different programs. 
They will assist in the development and implementation of a Work Employment Action Plan for the clients using a case management model. 
The CDC will also consult with and provide documentation and support to referral sources and other members of the multi-disciplinary team. 
In addition, they will prepare clients for employment through the facilitation of workshops, and the outreach and sourcing of potential employers to secure employment opportunities.

The successful candidate will have a proven record of marketing strategies to attract employers as well as job coaching skills for their client base.

Job Responsibilities:
  • Conducts an employment assessment with each client including needs and risk assessment, an implementation plan, and follow-up as it relates to employment goals
  • Consult with employers to promote Goodwill’s transitional employment program and to find employment, placement and training opportunities that exist within a given organization
  • Continually monitors trends in the workplace
  • Aid clients in the development of appropriate work habits, behaviors, and attitudes suitable for the workplace
  • Continuous research and outreach to employers and community organizations
  • Ensures that employer contracts and employee training development plans are established
  • Assist with pre-employment and job maintenance issues such as interview preparation and conflict resolution in the workplace
  • Determine and assess clients who require job coaching and or continuous support throughout their employment in the broader labour market
  • Facilitates, develops, and evaluates group/individual training regarding pre-employment and job maintenance issues. Provides quality assurance regarding assigned tasks to ensure compliance with program standards
Career Development Consultant

Job Description
  • Provides documentation and maintains confidential data, in accordance with the Laws of Kenya
  • Participates in the compilation of internal and external reports and statistical data
  • Models appropriate behaviours to staff in line with our Mission, Vision, and Values; establishes rapport and maintains effective relationship building behaviours with staff and clients.
Represents Janta in a professional manner

Qualifications:
  • Post Secondary diploma or degree in Social Work, Human Resources, Education, Adult Education, Psychology, Career & Work Counseling, or a related discipline, coupled with a minimum of two years related experience including sales/marketing, file management, recruitment and job coaching
  • Excellent facilitation and presentation skills
  • Well developed interpersonal, and relationship building skills; with the ability to establish rapport with Janta participants, employers, staff and volunteers
  • Varied and relevant work experience and knowledge of community resources, labor market and employment services to individuals facing employment barriers
  • Experience in instructing or workshop delivery in an adult educational environment
  • Flexibility regarding assigned work hours and location
  • Must be a results-oriented individual with the ability to motivate and inspire self and others
Janta Kenya thanks all applicants, but only those who are selected for an interview will be contacted.

Send your cover letter and resume to jobs@jantakenya.com indicating ‘Career Development Consultant’ on the subject.

Closing Date: 14th September, 2012.

Tuesday, 20 September 2011

Human Resource Consultant Job Vacancy


Do you want to grow a career in HR?

Virtual HR Services Ltd is one of Kenya’s leading human resources consulting firms. We provide a wide variety of HR services including HR outsourcing, strategic planning, policy and procedure development, payroll processing, performance management and training.

Currently serving Kenya’s leading corporates, Virtual HR Services has an exciting employment opportunity.

Human Resource Consultant 

Job Overview

Reporting to the General Manager, the candidate must have the ability to bring in new business and must have key experience in psychometric testing, job analysis, job evaluation, recruitment, labour law, managing a HR department at clients’ sites.

The Principal Accountabilities include:
  • To manage human resources function for some of the leading organizations in this region
  • To carry out job evaluations, job profiling and job analysis, using specific tried and tested tools
  • Identify, source and recruit talent requirements in order to deliver the organizations’ objectives
  • Address queries and provide advice to employees on HR policies, procedures and practices
  • Develop, implement, improve and communicate HR policies, procedures, handbooks and practices in various organizations
  • Co-ordinate the Performance Management process
Core Competencies
  • Must have attention and keen eye for detail
  • Must have sense for urgency
  • Clear leadership skills
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Minimum Requirements
  • A Bachelors degree in Commerce, social sciences or a business related field
  • Certified training in HR Methodology e.g. psychometric testing, job evaluation, job analysis, performance management, training etc. Please state the specific training and certification that you hold
  • At least five (5) years working experience in HR
  • A post graduate diploma in HR or MBA
  • Experience in HR consulting will be an added advantage
If you feel that you are up to the challenge and posses the necessary qualifications, please send your CV and letter of application indicating why you are the most suitable candidate for the role to recruit@virtualhr.co.ke by 28th September 2011.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Thursday, 8 September 2011

GREENER PASTURES JOBS KENYA - UP-TO-THE-MINUTE JOB OPPORTUNITIES IN KENYA - Market Research on Water Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH)

ECLOF KENYA, a Christian Microfinance Institution with an increasing presence in the country is seeking the services of a market research firm and additional talent in the following roles;

Market Research on Water Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH)

In a bid to improve access to Water, Sanitation and hygiene practices in communities, ECLOF Kenya seeks the services of a research firm to conduct a market survey on Water, Sanitation and Hygiene practices in select areas in the country and develop responsive Water, Sanitation and Hygiene financial products.

Expected Background and Experience

The successful firm/consultants shall

  • Have at least 5 years progressive experience with rural population development surveys.
  • Demonstrate excellent research and practical experience particularly in the area of water supply, sanitation and hygiene.
  • Have sound understanding of development challenges in Water, Sanitation & Hygiene (WASH) sector.
  • Possess good analytical skills and strong oral and writing skills
Eligible firms/ Consultants are invited to express interest in providing the service by attaching supporting information that they are qualified. See a detailed TOR at ECLOF Kenya Website.

Deliver applications to the address below by 20th September 2011 end of business.

Chief Executive Officer
Attention: Head of Business Development/ Social Performance.
ECLOF Kenya Head Office
Royal Offices, 2nd Floor
Mogotio Road - off Chiromo Lane, Parklands.

Tel: 254 20 3742817/778


www.eclof-kenya.org

Tuesday, 6 September 2011

GREENER PASTURES - JOB OPPORTUNITIES IN KENYA - Financial Advisers

Metropolitan life Kenya has vacancies for Financial Advisers to market its products and services.

We are seeking individuals with the following qualities and attributes:
  • Professionals in marketing.
  • Mombasa and Nairobi Branches
  • Evidence of being well networked.
  • Evidence of a successful marketing or teaching career.
  • Energy and passion to sell and achieve sales targets
  • Strong communication skills with the ability to persuade clients.
  • Excellent inter personal skills.
  • Completed a diploma or degree in marketing or related field
  • Aged 30 years and above. (not negotiable)
  • Persons with COP certificate will be at an advantage.
Kindly submit your application including your curriculum vitae and three names of traceable referees to the following address;

Metropolitan Life Kenya, Mezzanine Floor,
Int. Hse. Box 46783- 00100 Nairobi.
Or info@metropolitan.co.ke.

Proof of academic certificates and testimonials will be required for the interviews.

Applications to be sent by the 15th September 2011.

NB: Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

Monday, 5 September 2011

GREENER PASTURES - JOB OPPORTUNITIES IN KENYA - Agro Chemical and Food Company - Consultancy Services for Market Survey and Feasibility Study for New Product Development

Agro-Chemical and Food Company Limited

Request for Proposal

Consultancy Services for Market Survey and Feasibility Study for New Product Development, 2011


Agro Chemical & Food Co. Ltd (ACFC) is a state corporation established under the Companies Act Cap 486 of the Laws of Kenya with the objective of production and sales of Spirits and Baker’s Yeast. The Company has consistently diversified into new areas of business since inception.

The Company invites bids from eligible consulting companies to carry out consultancy services for Market Survey and Feasibility Study for New Product Development, 2011. Details of the information to consultants (ITC) and terms of references are included in the request for proposal documents.

The following are mandatory requirements that must be submitted together with the proposal:

  • Certified copy of certificate of incorporation
  • Certified copy of current tax compliant certificate
  • Curriculum vitae (CV) of the proposed key staff duly signed by the proposed individual.
  • Certified copies and certificates of the proposed key staff.
  • Letter of availability for the assignments signed by the proposed key staff.
  • Proof of membership of recognized professional marketing and social research association or its equivalent in the country of residence.
  • Proof of relevant experience in consumer surveys and feasibility studies.
  • Current work load.
  • Client satisfaction on previous and current assignments.
  • Any other relevant information.
Procurement shall be based on the post qualification method and the above details shall be submitted with the proposal.

Instructions to consultants

  • ACFC will select a firm in accordance with the method of selection detailed in the Bid Data Sheet appearing in the Request for Proposal (RFP).
  • ACFC shall allow the consultants to review the request for proposal (RFP) at the point of purchase, free of charge before purchase.
  • A person proposed for key role on field and in office by more than one consultant shall cause the disqualification of both consultants.
Interested and eligible firms may inspect the request for proposal (RFP) documents from the procurement office at ACFC Muhoroni or Nairobi offices during normal working hours at the following contact addresses.

1. Jacinter Ochieng
Secretary to Purchase & Supplies Manager,
Agro Chemical & Food Company Limited
Tel: +254(0)202334186/ (0)202334181-3
Email: purchasing@acfc.co.ke

2. Nelly Wadawi
Secretary, Nairobi Office
Jivan Bharatt House, 7th Floor
Tel.020 251453/2230083
Email: nbioffice@acfc.co.ke

The Request for Proposal document may be obtained by interested firms upon payment of a non-refundable fee of Kshs.2, 000/= (Two thousand shillings) in form of a Banker’s cheque payable to Agro Chemical and Food Company Limited.

Duly completed Request for Proposal documents in a plain sealed envelope marked RFP No: ACFC/AIE/ E04020/2011– RFP Name: Consultancy services for Market Survey and Feasibility Study for New Product Development, 2011 should be addressed and delivered to:

The Resident Director & Chief Executive
Agro Chemical & Food Co Ltd
P.O. Box 18-40107
Muhoroni, Kenya

so as to be received on or before 07.10.2011 at 11.00 a.m.

The RFPs will be opened in the ACFC Training Centre on the same day and bidders or their representatives who wish to witness the opening are welcome to do so.

All bidders must include their addresses, telephone contacts, facsimile and email addresses through which all correspondence will be directed.

Friday, 2 September 2011

PwC Senior Consultant and Consultant, People and Change Jobs - Kenya

Recruitment of a Senior Consultant and Consultant, People and Change

PricewaterhouseCoopers provides industry-focused assurance, tax and advisory services to build public trust and enhance value for clients and their stakeholders.

The PricewaterhouseCoopers network in Africa has member firms in over 30 countries with over 7,360 professional staff. We have the largest footprint of all the professional services firms on the African continent. We are proud that all our firms are locally-owned and that we are committed to the development and prosperity of the African people and economies.

In Kenya, our local capability comprises over 350 professionals who are able to combine their in-depth understanding of local business, social, cultural and economic issues with their deep functional and industry knowledge.

We are seeking to strengthen our Advisory Consulting services by recruiting and training highly motivated individuals for the positions of Senior Consultant and Consultant in our People and Change Division.

The job holders will play a role in our Reward Consultancy practice.

The jobholders will be responsible for the management and delivery of reward management consultancy assignments and will play a critical role in business development. They will also be required to take responsibility for project management and economics.

The successful candidates will be numerate, analytical individuals with demonstrable experience in surveys and survey methodologies, general reward management, job evaluation, job profiling and pay structuring.

The ideal candidates will have at least 5 and 2 years of relevant demonstrable experience for the Senior Consultant and Consultant positions respectively. Consultancy experience will be an added advantage.

We are looking for candidates who hold University Degrees from a recognised institution. A post graduate or relevant professional qualification in human resources is preferred but not essential.

The successful candidates will also be required to have the following demonstrable skills and competencies:

  • Analytical and numerate skills coupled with attention to detail;
  • Customer focused;
  • Results driven and achievement orientated, with the ability to work under significant pressure;
  • Excellent presentation and communication skills (written & oral);
  • A team player with sound interpersonal skills;
  • Self-motivated and managed;
  • Project management skills; and
  • High level of computer literacy.
If you believe you fit the required profiles, please email your applications in confidence to recruitment.ke@ke.pwc.com by close of business Friday 15 September 2011 .

Please provide your curriculum vitae containing details of your qualifications, experience, present position, current and expected remuneration as well as copies of professional/academic
certificates.

Include day and evening telephone numbers, e-mail address, names and addresses of three references.

Only short listed candidates will be contacted.

Thursday, 1 September 2011

Humanitarian Reports Officer

United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs

Vacancy Announcement
UNOCHA/EA-01-11

Deadline: 02 Sept 2011

Job Title: Humanitarian Reports Officer

Duty Station: Nairobi

Contract Type: Individual Contract – Consultancy

Duration: 4 months

UNOCHA Eastern Africa works in support of the Humanitarian Country Teams in East and the Horn of Africa to mobilize and coordinate effective humanitarian action in partnership with national and international humanitarian actors.

Under the supervision of the P4 Public Information Officer, the Contractor will compile relevant information from government, UN, non-governmental and other humanitarian organizations, verifying the validity of that information and then writing clear and well-presented reports that need little editing prior to circulation and doing this against tight deadlines and under sometimes demanding circumstances.

Other duties include:- Weekly and monthly regional situation reports and humanitarian updates; briefing notes, internal reports, appeal documents, press releases, key messages, talking points and other duties as may be as required.

Qualifications, experience and Language:-
  • Advanced university degree (Master’s degree or equivalent) in journalism, communications, political or social sciences, international studies/relations, public administration or related field. 
  • A combination of a relevant first level university degree and qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree. 
  • Fluency in written and spoken English is required, with relevant communications and public information related experience in humanitarian emergencies.
Application Procedure:- Interested and qualified candidates are encouraged to apply by sending in a Signed P11 Form and an application letter to vacancies@irinnews.org by the closing date.

Late applications will not be accepted.

Click here for a P11 Form http://www.irinnews.org/jobs.aspx

Note:
Only short-listed candidates under serious consideration will be contacted.

Monday, 29 August 2011

KEPSA - Various Job Vacancies

Kenya Private Sector Alliance (KEPSA) is an apex body for private sector organisations in the country. It was incorporated in August 2003 under the Kenya Companies Act (Chapter 486 of the Laws of Kenya) as a company limited by guarantee.

KEPSA is organised around sectors of the economy, that include Agriculture, Tourism, Education and Finance among others, to advocate for an enabling business environment. KEPSA members are drawn from Business MembershipOrganisations (BMOs) and direct Corporates. The KEPSA sector boards are therefore drawn from this membership according to member interests. The sector boards nominate a chair and vice chair who are sector leaders in the country , either sitting in the sector board or represented in the sector boardafter every two years. The KEPSA Governing Council is therefore made up of all the Chair persons of all the sectors boards represented who automatically become KEPSA Governors.

The overall agenda of KEPSA is to provide “one voice” for the private sector to engage in public policy dialogue and hence influence public policy formulation. It therefore provides the framework for public-private partnership. KEPSA brings value into the Kenyan private sector since as its apex body, it has the capability of rallying the private sector to speak in a single voice on issues affecting the business climate in the country. KEPSA realizes that the private sector is the engine of economic growth and development. It also amplifies advocacy issues of its Business Membership Organizations (BMOs) members when there is a need , thus strenthening the voice of the respective BMO on the particular issue. KEPSA works with developments partners, government and other stakeholders to achieve its goals. KEPSA’s voice is not only heard locally but regionally too and we are making our mark internationally as well, as we develop partnerships with like minded organizations. At the Secretariat, our areas of focus are impact, sustainabilty and publicity to achieve the objectives of the private sector.

KEPSA membership comprises:
  • Sector associations.

  • Sector federations.

  • Multi-sectoral thematic organisations.

  • Corporate as support members.

KEPSA ACHIEVEMENTS

PUBLIC – PRIVATE TIES: THE WAY FORWARD

KEPSA 2010 - Echoes of a United Private Sector

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.

Trade Logistics Consultancy

Main Function


The Trade Logistics consultant will conduct an assessment of the status of operations at the Port of Mombasa and weighbridge stations along the Northern Transport Corridor in Kenya and facilitate stakeholder fora to address bottlenecks at the Port and persistent delays at the weighbridges

Duties and Responsibilities
Conduct a comprehensive desk study on operations at the of port Mombasa and weighbridges along the Northern transport Corridor in Kenya;
Consult and engage with key stakeholders and coordinate with the TMEA Port Advisor accordingly;
Facilitate meetings with a core team of stakeholders drawn from KSC, KPA, KACC, NEMA, KRA, KEBS, KEPHIS, Kenya Police, Port Cargo handlers and Kenya Transport Association;
Analyze and synthesize information and data from desk research, stakeholder consultations and observations; prepare and present to KEPSA and stakeholders a draft report and incorporate their comments into the final report;
Facilitate a workshop with stakeholders including relevant ministries to evaluate the feasibility of the report and possible bottlenecks that may remain, and the best way to resolve them.

Minimum Requirements
  • Masters degree in Trade Logistics, International Trade, Economic Policy Analysis, Business management or other relevant subject area;
  • Significant knowledge and understanding of current International Trade issues and benchmarks, Trade Logistics and Investment Climate issues in the Kenya and the EAC region, and regional integration issues;
  • At least 5 years experience in related consultancy in Trade Logistics;
  • Demonstrable ability to work with diverse stakeholders;
  • High analytical skills and ability to produce high quality analytical reports and policy briefs.

EAC Regional Integration Consultancy

Main Function

The function of the Regional Integration consultant is to conduct as study on bottlenecks (policy and operational) affecting small and medium enterprises as well as macro policy issues affecting Kenyan private sector in general in bilateral trade within EAC and recommend measures to address them through consultations with key stakeholders.

Duties and Responsibilities
  • Conduct a desk study on EAC Regional Integration issues affecting Kenyan private sector in regional trade within EAC;
  • Carry out consultations with key stakeholders on issues affecting Kenyan private sector in regional trade within EAC;
  • Prepare and present to KEPSA a comprehensive report on bottlenecks affecting Kenyan private sector in regional trade within EAC and recommendations for addressing them.

Minimum Requirements:
  • Masters degree in International Trade, Economics Policy Analysis, Regional Integration or other relevant subject area;
  • Significant knowledge and understanding of EAC regional integration and trade issues, International Trade issues and benchmarks, and Trade Logistics and Investment Climate issues within the EAC;
  • Five years consultancy experience implementing similar or related assignments within EAC;
  • Demonstrable ability to work with stakeholders from diverse backgrounds on complex issues of great national and regional significance;
  • Superior analytical skills with ability to produce high quality analytical reports and policy papers.

How to Apply

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

Consultancy Services – Review & Development of the Strategic Plan of the National Council for Persons with Disabilities



The National Council for Persons with Disabilities (NCPWD) is a Semi-

Autonomous Government Agency set up to promote the rights of Persons

with Disabilities in Kenya and Mainstream Disability issues into all aspects

of National Development.

The Council seeks for an experienced consultant to undertake Consultancy

Services to Review & Develop a Strategic Plan of the National Council for

Persons with Disabilities.

The consultancy service is to formulate a strategy that will guide

implementation of the programmes with broad activities for achieving

the desired outputs and outcomes of the Council. Full terms of reference

viewed on our website www.ncpwd.go.ke or visit our offices along

Waiyaki way in Westlands, opposite ABC place.

The Expression of interest document should be submitted in plain

sealed envelope clearly marked EXPRESSION OF INTEREST FOR

UNDERTAKING CONSULTANCY ON THE REVIEW & DEVELOPMENT

OF THE STRATEGIC PLAN OF THE NATIONAL COUNCIL FOR

PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES and addressed to:

The Director,

National Council for Persons with Disabilities,

P.O. Box 66577 – 00800, Tel: 020-4452877,

NAIROBI.

And be deposited in the Tender box at NCPWD offices, along Waiyaki way

Opposite ABC on or before 12th September 2011 by 5pm.

Friday, 26 August 2011

K-Rep Bank Limited

REQUEST FOR EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST
(PROJECT DEVELOPMENT CONSULTANT SERVICES)


Name of Project: Micro-Financed Community-Managed
Water Projects in Kenya
CONSULTING SERVICES
Grant No:. TF 093392 Project ID No. 104075
Expressions of interest.


K-Rep Bank Limited has received financing from the World Bank toward the cost of the Kenya
Microfinance for Water Services Project (KMFWS) and intends to apply part of the proceeds for
Project Development Consultancy Services toward preparation of bankable loan proposals to be
funded under Maji ni Maisha.


Project Description
Maji ni Maisha is an innovative program for financing investment in water supply services. The
loan product, known as a Maji ni Maisha loan, uses subsidies from the Global Partnership on
Output Based Aid (GPOBA) to leverage loan finance from K-Rep Bank, a domestic microfinance
bank. The program is implemented by K-Rep Bank in partnership with the Water and Sanitation
Program-Africa (WSP-Af). The program is being implemented in 7 Water Services Boards (Lake
Victoria South, Lake Victoria North, Rift Valley, Athi, Tana, Tanathi) and K-Rep Bank is responsible
for contracting consultants under the program. The Support Organisation –Project Development
Services will be delivered over Maximum of 6 month’s period starting 10th October 2011.
The K-Rep Bank Limited now invites eligible consultants to indicate their interest in providing
the services. Interested consultants must provide information indicating that they are qualified
to perform the services (brochures, description of similar assignments, experience in similar
conditions, availability of appropriate skills among staff, etc.). Consultants may not associate.
A consultant will be selected in accordance with the procedures set out in the World Bank’s
Guidelines: Selection and Employment of Consultants by World Bank Borrowers, May 2004, and
revised in October 2006 and May 2010
Interested consultants may obtain further information including the TOR at the address below
during office hours. 0900 to 1700 hours from Monday to Friday
Expressions of interest must be delivered to the address below by 9th September 2011, 12 noon
The Managing Director
Attention: Head of Special Projects
K-Rep Bank Head Office-Kawangware
P.O. Box 25363-00603-Nairobi
Email:sprojects@k-repbank.com
Tel: 020 - 390 6000
Website: http://www.k-repbank.com

Thursday, 25 August 2011

Financial Advisor

We are looking to recruit experienced, dynamic, innovative and high caliber individuals to fill the position of Financial Advisor. Please note that this is a sales role.

Reporting to the Unit Manager and operating in a highly competitive and dynamic environment, this challenging position requires the candidates to perform the following functions:

Duties and Responsibilities

    Prospecting for clients for the provision of insurance and investment services and products including unit trusts, life insurance, monthly investment plans, education plans, General insurance, Retirement planning, offshore products etc.

    Introduce and sell investments to customers and prospects through preparing and presenting a financial plan to the clients and monitoring their progress towards achieving their goals.
    Maintain a regular follow-up with clients to maintain a strong customer service.
    Review investments/strategies/goals with existing clients.
    Meet with clients and prospects to discuss and evaluate all aspects of financial planning and services.
    Determine specific customer needs and ensure that appropriate market transactions are executed.
    Develop and maintain contacts for the sales of personal investment products to existing and prospective customers.

Qualifications, Skills and Ability Requirements

    A BSc degree in Finance or a business related degree
    Minimum of 2 years experience in insurance and mutual funds sales
    Above 28 years of age.
    A strong track record of sales success and service excellence
    Demonstrated sales relationship development and customer service
    Previous experience as a financial advisor, financial consultant, financial planner or an investment advisor
    Unquestionable communication and interpersonal skills
    COP in insurance or its equivalent professional certification, added advantage

Remuneration is an attractive and highly rewarding Commission based structure.

If this position is of interest to you, please apply to financialadvisor@british-american.co.ke with a covering letter quoting reference no AU11.U6 explaining how you would meet the demands of this challenging position (please do not send hard copies).

Tuesday, 23 August 2011

Insurance Agent, ICT, Sacco Software and Auditing - Kenya Medical Association Sacco

Kenya Medical Association Sacco is looking for a self motivated individual to set up and operationalize an Insurance Agency:

Insurance Agent

Ref: KMA/IA/01/2011

Requirements:

    A university degree in a Business related field preferably Bachelor of Commerce- Insurance option or Marketing.
    A certificate of proficiency in insurance from the Kenya College of Insurance.

    A minimum working experience of 10 years in the insurance industry.
    Able to work without supervision and meet set targets.

Apply in confidence to the address below clearly indicating your proposed remuneration structure/salary:

Sacco Software

Ref: KMA/SS/01/2011

KMA SACCO is in the process of procuring modern software for the Society that will enable us serve our customers in a faster and more efficient manner. The Software should be capable of integrating both Front office and Back office and comply with Sasra reporting requirements.

Proposals are therefore invited from prospective vendors to provide suitable Software Solutions to the Society.

Interested bidders must at least meet the following requirements:

    Be a registered company that fully owns the software and provides localised technical support.
    Have at least three years in SACCO soft ware development
    Have an already existing soft ware that is currently being utilized with a least 5 referees
    Have an understanding of the Sacco Operations
    Have the relevant technical experience to tailor the software to our requirements
    The system should be able to integrate mobile money and ATM transactions
    Be able to provide detailed functionality of the proposed solution
    Be able to provide all the legally required modules of a Sacco Software
    Provide a detailed costing of the Software
    PIN number
    Tax compliant certificate

Eligible Service Providers who meet the above criteria may submit their proposals in plain sealed envelopes to the address below.

Audit Firm Required

Ref: KMA/IAF/01/2011

KMA Sacco is looking for a reputable Audit Firm to handle her internal Audit functions.

Reporting directly to the Board Audit Committee and administratively to the General Manager, the audit firm will be charged with the responsibility for developing and implementing a comprehensive internal audit function through, independent, systematic and objective audit reviews as well as programmatic evaluation of Sacco policies, systems, processes and practises as well as contributing positively to the overall corporate strategy of the Sacco.

The internal Audit function shall ensure the following:

    Risks are appropriately identified and managed.
    Significant management information (financial or operational) is accurate, reliable and timely.
    Systems established are in compliance with those policies, plans, procedures, laws and regulations which could have significance impact on operations and report whether the Sacco is in compliance.
    The Sacco’s Assets are accounted for and safeguarded from losses.
    Resources are acquired economically and used efficiently.
    Programmes, plans and objectives are achieved or timely adjustments are made where this is no longer possible.
    Quality and continuous improvement are fostered in KMA SACCO control processes.
    Coordinate efforts with external auditors and other review activities to ensure cost-effectiveness.
    Carry out any specific audit requests upon the request of the management as appropriate.
    Assist in the investigation of any significant suspected fraudulent and corrupt activities within KMA SACCO LTD.
    Evaluate and Assess significant new or changing operations, processes and systems coincident with their development, implementation and or expansion.

Requirements:

    Registration with ICPAK with a practicing certificate and in good standing.
    Minimum of 5 years auditing experience with at least 3 years Sacco auditing experience.
    Registered with the Ministry of Co-operative development and Marketing.
    At least two partners and their profiles.
    Evidence of similar assignments in other Sacco’s or financial institutions.
    Financial quote inclusive of VAT.
    Certificate of tax compliance
    Familiar with current co-operative Societies Act and International Financial reporting standards and Sasra regulations.

Please submit your expression of interest in plain sealed Envelope to the address below clearly quoting the reference number of the position you are applying for to reach the undersigned by 6th September 2011. Any form of canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification.

The Chairman.
Kenya Medical Association Sacco Ltd.
KMA Centre - Chyulu Road.
P.O.Box. 413 -00202, Nairobi.
E-mail: info@kmasacco.com

Sunday, 21 August 2011

PKF in Eastern Africa Careers - Corporate Finance Consultants

PKF in Eastern Africa provides accounting and business advisory services to a wide variety of local and international organizations. We have an excellent reputation for helping clients boost their performance. Our teams provide many different services to clients including small, medium and large size businesses, government and non governmental bodies from all sectors. We believe in recruiting and retaining sound professional staff and providing them with opportunities for growth in a stimulating and enabling work environment.

To strengthen our team, we intend to recruit capable Corporate Finance and Organizational Development Consultants.

CORPORATE FINANCE CONSULTANTS

The Consultants will be engaged in the delivery of advisory services including business planning, due diligence valuation studies, feasibility studies, fundraising and investment advice.

This position requires an individual who has a Bachelors degree and qualification in Finance or related field coupled with at least 2 years’ practical experience in a similar environment.

If you are passionate about a career in consulting and, are looking for challenging practical experience and want to be part of our dynamic team, please send your application and a detailed CV to the address below by Friday 2 September 2011.

Only those candidates who meet the requirements as described above will be contacted by Friday 14 October 2011.

Human Resource  Manager,
PKF Kenya, Kalamu House,Grevillea Grove,
P.O Box 14077- 00800,Nairobi

or email: consult@ke.pkfea.com www.pkfea.com

PKF Kenya is a member firm of PKF International an association of legally independent firms

CHF International Technology Consultancy for Blood Establishment Computerized System

CHF International, a US-based international development organization seeks qualified consultant or firm to provide technology consultancy that will guide project planning and implementation for a Blood Establishment Computerized System (BECS) for a unit of the Government of Kenya’s Ministry of Medical Services (MOMS).

The 50 days consultancy is expected to take place from July 2011 - February 2012.

The primary objective of the consultancy is to provide technology support that will ensure timely procurement, installation, training on and utilization of the BECS with recognized principles of software validation, quality assurance, and current good software engineering practices.

Applications will be evaluated for:

    Demonstrable understanding of all phases of systems development life cycle;
    Sound strategic and technical approach and methodology taking into account efforts towards ensuring a one unified host country-led, managed and owned BECS;
    Demonstrated organizational knowledge and institutional capability to develop, manage and implement similar locally led, managed and owned programs;
    Prior experience and representative accomplishments in overseeing the planning and implementation of Health Management Information Systems;
    prior experience in Laboratory Information Management Systems a plus;
    Proposed key personnel with relevant professional qualifications and experience appropriate to manage and achieve specified results;
    Experience working with government preferred, experience working with the government of Kenya a plus; and,
    Experience working in Africa.

For the detailed Term of Reference (TOR), please visit the Vacancies section of our website at www.chfkenya.org and apply by July 12, 2011.
Only short listed candidates/firms will be contacted.

Wednesday, 17 August 2011

HIS Technical Advisor - ICF International


ICF Macro Health, Education and Social Programs. 


Position: HIS Technical Advisor 


Nairobi, Kenya 


About ICF International 


ICF International (NASDAQ:ICFI) partners with government and commercial clients to deliver professional services and technology solutions in the energy and climate change; environment and infrastructure; health, human services, and social programs; and homeland security and defense markets. 


The firm combines passion for its work with industry expertise and innovative analytics to produce compelling results throughout the entire program life cycle, from research and analysis through implementation and improvement. 


Since 1969, ICF has been serving government at all levels, major corporations, and multilateral institutions. More than 3,500 employees serve these clients worldwide. 


ICF's Web site is www.icfi.com. 


Job Description: 


The International Health and Development Division of ICF Macro (formerly Macro International Inc.) seeks a Technical Advisor Health Information Systems (HIS) to join our team. The HIS Technical Advisor will work on the portfolio of public health related M&E activities under USAID's technical assistance (TA) project for global health programs. 


The portfolio focuses primarily on the monitoring and evaluation of programs directed at improving quality, availability and use of essential health services. 


He/She will assist in providing technical inputs and oversight to the integration and use of data management information systems and tools to facilitate data entry, transmission and use. 


Key function of this position will be capacity building among information systems users at the national, county, district and community levels of government and health facility personnel. 


The position is based in Nairobi, Kenya. 


Specific responsibilities include:
Provide HIS technical inputs and oversight to systems requirements, analysis, design, specifications, piloting and testing, implementation and evaluation
Provide technical inputs and oversight in the integration and use of data management information into one unified integrated system
Provide technical, management and leadership oversight to USG partners PEPFAR reporting
Work with Kenya MOH and all stakeholders to identify data collection and reporting requirements for strengthening and integration of a Community Health Information System
Provide technical support to the Kenya MOH in developing standards, processes, systems and toots for ensuring the quality of routine health information
Provide information on the status and progress of program activities and disseminate information and public reporting results, per client instructions, to interested parties
Manage client and stakeholder relationships
Contribute technical expertise to other projects as needed
Basic Qualifications:
Advanced University degree (PhD or MD, MPH or MPH) and experience in health informatics, computer science or social science field (international health, biostatistics, and epidemiology).
10 years professional experience working in health information systems (health information strategy and policy, epidemiology, monitoring and evaluation.
Demonstrated experience and understanding of health information systems, design, development, roll out and/ or use
Demonstrated experience in organizational capacity building, collaboration with governments and non governmental entities
Excellent English oral ad written communication skills
Ability to work in a team environment with people of diverse backgrounds
ICF offers an excellent benefits package, an award winning talent development program, and fosters a highly skilled, energized and empowered workforce. 


ICF International is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer - M/F/D/V 


To express interest, please visit our website and apply online to job requisition number 1100001661 at www.icfi.com/careers. 


Apply by 26th August, 2011

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