Consultancy for Baseline Survey, Feasibility and Detailed Study for Kangalita Irrigation Project Planning

Consultancy for Baseline Survey, Feasibility and Detailed Study for Kangalita Irrigation Project Planning

Turkana County

Invitation for Bids (IFB)

Kangalita Irrigation Scheme has received a planning grant from the United States African Development Foundation (USADF) towards it’s Irrigation planning; the group now seeks Invitation for Bids from reputable consultancy firms  to:-
 

a. Provide the technical assistance in baselines survey, feasibility and detailed irrigation design. 

The baseline survey will entail collection and analysis of the relevant raw data including the agronomic, pedology, hydrology and the general social economic

aspects while the feasibility study will provide various options for irrigating the proposed scheme and the final detailed design will deal only with the recommended option(s) to be used for construction the project while at the same time clearly indicating its advantages over the others.

b. Construction of riverbank gabions protection 10m upstream and 10m downstream of the main intake. The gabion will be composed of gabion mattress made of chain link as illustrated in the bill of quantities and the attached drawings. Further, there will be lining of the first 10m of the conveyance canal from the intake.

Kangalita is located in Turkana County which is mainly a semi arid zone of Kenya. 

The purpose of this study is to formulate the various irrigation methods which may be used to irrigate Kangalita while clearly indicating the advantage and disadvantages of each irrigation method. 

Further, the Consultant will then identify the most appropriate option(s) to be recommended for construction. 

The bidding documents including design reports and drawing will then be prepared culminating into tendering for the construction and ultimately the project implementation.

It’s envisaged that once the implementation of this project is complete, it will lead to the development of an Irrigation enterprise for this vulnerable group as income generation project and ultimately result into the improvement of their Socio-economic status.

Scope of Consultancy.

1. Carrying out hydro-geological surveys to assess the water resource in terms of availability and reliability and preparation of hydro-geological report admissible by WARMA.
2. Undertake topographic survey and mapping of 70 acres of farming (put beacons) and produce maps;
3. Conduct soil survey in both the current and proposed sites to determine the type of soils available in the area and establish suitable crops and nutrients requirements in such soils;
4. Conduct agronomic survey to establish ideal crops and also the high value crops that can do well on the land;
5. Conduct market survey to determine the met and unmet market demand for a variety of  crops and market prices;
6. Identify and recommend the best irrigation technology and irrigation practices.
7. Prepare Bill of Quantities (BoQ) and cost proposals for the various irrigation technologies applicable;
8. Carrying out proposed site’s Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) and preparation of Environmental Impact Assessment report.
9. Prepare a budget and budget narrative, market analysis, irrigation technology analysis, financial analysis and work plan detailing all activities to be implemented to set-up the irrigation project.

Scope of Civil works.

1. Construction of riverbank protection gabions 10m upstream and 10m downstream of the main intake. The gabion will be composed of gabion mattress made of chain link.
2. Lining of the first 10m of the conveyance canal from the intake.

Deliverables:
 

The consultant will deliver to Kangalita the following products:

• The baseline and feasibility study reports for the rehabilitation and expansion area. The various irrigation development options will be well elaborated;
• Hydrological study report admissible by WARMA detailing water resource availability and reliability;
• Design report on the different possible irrigation technologies that the scheme can use for improved productivity with recommendation of the most appropriate option;
• Detailed topographical survey maps including profiles and layouts maps;
• Detailed social/economic status of the farming communities and for the project;
• Detailed engineering design and drawings for the recommended irrigation technology for the  sites;
• Environmental impact assessment report (EIA) for the site admissible by NEMA.
• Detailed Bills of Quantities and Cost estimates for the site;.
• Tender Documents; and
• Prepare a budget and budget narrative, market analysis, irrigation technology analysis, financial analysis and work plan detailing all activities to be implemented to set-up the irrigation project.

Technical and Financial Proposals:
 

Consultancy firms are advised to send separate technical and financial proposals (currency; Kenya shillings) for this assignment. Consultancy firms may associate to enhance their qualifications where possible.

Consultants not disclosing full information in the proposals will be considered non-responsive and their proposals rejected. 

Consultancy firms must provide detailed CVs of all technical team members to undertake specific elements of the assignment.

Requirement
 

Consultancy firms should submit copies of the following mandatory VALID documents which shall be used as criteria for evaluation:

• Certificate of Incorporation;
• Business Permit;
• Copy of Valid Tax Compliance certificate;
• Registration/ Accreditation certificates by the line professional bodies for the key staffs where applicable e.g. EIA expert – NEMA, Irrigation Engineer-Engineering Board of Kenya etc.
• Evidence of previous consultancy work of similar nature, full address and contact of persons of major clients served with similar works,
• Evidence of capability to undertake the assignment.
• Qualification and experience of key staffs (attach curriculum vitae). The key staff are;

1. Irrigation and Drainage Engineer
2. Soil Scientist
3. Hydrologist
4. EIA Expert
5. Agro-economist.

Technical and Financial Proposals (Quotations) must be delivered via email to the address below not later than 5.00PM on February,2nd  2016

The Board Chairman / Procurement Committee 
Kangalita Irrigation Scheme
P.O. Box 315-30500,
Lodwar, Kenya.

E mail: Kangalitairrigationscheme@gmail.com with a copy to: mwangimary42@gmail.com and e.kaniu@cezam-usadf.org   

UON - Senior Law Lecturer Mombasa Campus, Geospatial & Space Technologists and Technical Assistants

University of Nairobi
 

Applications are invited for the following positions:-
 

Senior Lecturer, 

School of Law, Mombasa Campus

3 Posts
AC/6/210/15

(R&T)
 

Applicants must be holders of a PhD degree in Law or its equivalent from a recognized University.

They must also be holders of a Masters degree in the areas of Maritime Law, International & Transnational Criminal Law& Law and Science & Technology 

They must have at least five (5) years teaching experience at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels. 

They must have supervised at least three Masters Students to completion and published at least four (4) articles in refereed journals or two (2) publications and two (2) book chapters since last promotion. 

 

They must demonstrate evidence of continuing research activity.
 

Successful candidates will be expected to teach and supervise undergraduates and postgraduates degree courses.
 

Technologist, 

Grade ABC, 

Department of Geospatial & Space Technology

3 Posts

AD/6/211/15

(CAE)
 

Applicants should be holders of at least a KCSE Mean Grade C with credits in relevant science subjects and an Ordinary Diploma in Land Surveying or Photogrammetry and Remote Sensing or equivalent plus 3 years relevant experience.
 

The successful candidate will be expected to practicals and also carry out routine analysis and maintain lab equipment.

Technical Assistant 

Grade III, 

Department of Geospatial & Space Technology

3 Posts

AD/6/212/15

(CAE)
 

Applicants should be holders of at least a KCSE Mean Grade C or equivalent with passes in relevant science subjects or its equivalent plus 3 years experience. 

They should also be in possession of a Certificate in Land Surveying or GIS or its equivalent.

Note:
 

1. Applicants for academic posts (AC) should forward ten (10) copies of their application letters accompanied by similar number of certified copies of certificates and C.Vs giving details of their qualifications, experience, research activities and publications they appear in.

Applicants for non-academic posts (AD) should submit seven (7) of the above supporting documents and applications letter.

2. In both cases, applications and related documents should be forwarded through the applicants’ heads of departments and applicants should state their current designations and codes as shown for each posts in the advertisement.

3. Applications should be addressed as per the codes below:-

Codes: R&T 

The Deputy Registrar, 

Recruitment & Training Section, 

P.O Box 30197-00100 

Nairobi

Codes: CAE

The Principal, 

College of Architecture & Engineering, 

Box 30197-00100, 

Nairobi.

Please note that the University of Nairobi is an equal opportunity employer. 

Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.

Closing Date: Tuesday, June 16, 2015.

Librarians, Geospatial Data Management Assistant, Cartography Assistant, Land Surveyors, and Land Administration Officer Jobs in Kenya,

Public Service Commission of Kenya:

 

Applications are invited from qualified candidates for the positions shown below.

Interested and qualified persons are requested to make their applications online through one of the Commission’s websites www.publicservice.go.ke and www.psckjobs.go.ke OR by completing ONE application form PSC 2 (Revised 2007). 

The form may be downloaded from the Commission’s websites.

Please Note

• Candidates should NOT attach any documents to the application form. ALL the details requested in the advertisement should be filled on the form.
• Only shortlisted and successful candidates will be contacted.
• Canvassing in any form will lead to automatic disqualification.
• The public service commission is committed to availing equal employment opportunities to all kenyans.
• Women and people with disabilities are especially encouraged to apply.
• Shortlisted candidates shall be required to produce originals of their National Identity Card, academic and professional certificates and testimonials during interviews.
• Serving officers shall be required to produce the original letter of appointment to their current substantive post during the interview.
  

Completed application forms should be sent to:

The Secretary
Public Service Commission of Kenya
P. O. Box 30095 – 00100
Nairobi,

so as to reach the Commission on or before 30th May, 2012.

Vacancies in the Ministry of Lands

Principal Land Administration Officer 

Fifteen (15) Posts V/No.162/2012
Basic Salary Scale: Ksh.40,835 – Ksh.49,636 p.m.
(JG ‘N’)

For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have:

• served for a minimum period of three (3) years at the grade of Chief Land Administration Officer, Job Group ‘M’ in the Public Service;
• attended a Senior Management Course lasting not less than four (4) weeks in a recognized institution; and
• shown merit, administrative ability and technical competence in handling land administrative matters.

Duties and Responsibilities

An officer at this level will be in charge of land administration issues in a District or in a Land Administration Division at the Headquarters.

Specific duties and responsibilities include:

• considering and recommending applications for large capital investment projects, change of user and extension of leases in consultation with the relevant authorities and stakeholders;
• inspecting district land offices to ensure adherence and conformity to relevant regulations and status;
• sanctioning acceptance of letters of allotment;
• supervising and preparing of titles and surrenders; and
• endorsing deeds of variation on rectification on titles.

Land Surveyor II 

Twenty (20) Posts V/No.163/2012
Basic Salary Scale: Ksh.26,323 – Ksh.31,996 p.m.
(JG ‘K’)

For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have:

• a Bachelors degree in Land Surveying and Photogrammetry, Geomatics, Geomatics Engineering, Technology in Geomatics, Technology in Geo-informatics, Geo-spatial Engineering, or Philosophy in Technology (Survey) from a recognized institution; and
• a Certificate in computer applications

Duties and Responsibilities

Duties and responsibilities at this level include carrying out angular distance measurements and computation for medium and high density topographical, general engineering, sub-divisional schemes, medium area cadastral and photo control surveys.

Land Survey Assistant III

One Hundred And Seventeen (117) Posts V/No.164/2012
Basic Salary Scale: Ksh.16,692 – Ksh.20,289 p.m.
(JG ‘H’)

For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have:

• a Diploma in Land Surveying from a recognized institution; and
• a Certificate in computer applications.

Duties and Responsibilities

Duties and responsibilities at this level include carrying out angular and distance measurements and computation for small density topographical, site engineering, general boundary, and photo control surveys.

Cartography Assistant III

Seven (7) Posts V/No.165/2012
Basic Salary Scale: Ksh.16,692 – Ksh.20,289 p.m.
(JG ‘H’)

For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have:

• a Diploma in Cartography from a recognized institution; and
• a Certificate in computer applications.

Duties and Responsibilities

 

Duties and responsibilities at this level include drawing survey and deed plans, small area boundary Schedules And Small Area Preliminary Index Diagrams.

Geospatial Data Management Assistant III 

Twelve (12) Posts V/No.166/2012
Basic Salary Scale: Ksh.16,692 – Ksh.20,289 p.m.
(JG ‘H’)

For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have:

• a Diploma in Archives and Records Management from a recognized institution; and
• a Certificate in computer applications.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Duties and responsibilities at this level include receiving, registering and indexing geospatial data from public and private producers.

Librarian 

Two (2) Posts V/No.167/2012
Basic Salary Scale: Ksh.26,323 – Ksh.31,996 p.m.
(JG ‘K’)

For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have:

• a Bachelors degree in Library Studies OR Information Science or comparable qualification from a recognized university; and
• a Certificate in Computer Applications.

Duties and Responsibilities

Duties and responsibilities at this level include:

• indexing and abstracting journal articles;
• operating Current Awareness Service (CAS);
• editing reports, newsletters and other publications; and
• selecting and purchasing information and other research materials in consultation with professionals and researchers.

Library Assistant II

One (1) Post V/No.168/2012
Basic Salary Scale: Ksh.16,692 – Ksh.20,289 p.m.
(JG ‘H’)

For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have:

• a Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) mean grade of C plain or an equivalent qualification with at least a C plain in either Mathematics, English or Kiswahili;
• a Diploma in Library Science or comparable qualification from a recognized institution; and
• Proficiency in Computer Applications.

Duties and Responsibilities

Duties and responsibilities at this level include:

• preparing materials for binding;
• arranging shelves;
• providing reference services to readers;
• filling catalogue cards and press cuttings; and
• charging and discharging Library materials. 

Egerton University Various Teaching and Non-Teaching Jobs in Kenya

Division of Academic Affairs

Egerton University invites applications from suitably qualified and experienced individuals with excellent credentials to fill the following posts.

Egerton University was founded in 1939 as Egerton Farm School and was upgraded to an Agricultural College in 1950.  In 1986, the Agricultural College became a constituent College of the University of Nairobi.  

It was elevated to a University in 1987 through an Act of Parliament.

Since its inception, the University has registered significant expansion in student numbers, academic programmes and physical facilities.  

Currently the University has a student population of over 15,000 and a staff number of 1,900 and consists of three campuses (Njoro, Nakuru Town and Nairobi City Campus)

Faculty of Education & Community Studies

1.  Department of Curriculum, Instruction & Educational Management

Lecturer 

Grade 12 (6 posts)  – EU/AA/2012 – 0513

The department of Curriculum, Instruction & Educational Management wishes to recruit qualified Lecturers in any of the following areas:

• History Subject Methods
• Christian Religious Education Subject Methods
• Business Studies Subject Methods
• Kiswahili Subject Methods
• Biology Subject Methods
• English Language Subject Methods

Applicants must have the following academic/professional qualifications:

• A Ph.D degree in Education with specializations in any of the areas listed above or its equivalent from a recognized institution.

OR

• Master of Education degree in Biochemistry from a recognized institution in any of the listed areas of specialization
• Must have at least two (2) publications in referred journals or one (1) book or 2 book chapters in the relevant area.
• Must have at least three (3) years teaching/research experience at the University level after obtaining Masters degree.

Faculty of Science

2.  Department Of Biochemistry & Molecular Biology

Lecturer 

Grade 12 (2 posts) – EU/AA/2012 – 0514

Applicants must have the following academic/professional qualifications:

• A Ph.D Degree from a recognized institution in any of the  following fields:
• -Molecular Biology
• -Biotechnology
• -Bioinformatics
• -Biomedical Sciences or its equivalent

OR

• A Master of Science degree in any of the above fields from a recognized institution.
• Must have a Bachelors degree in Biochemistry or its equivalent from a recognized institution.
• Must have at least two (2) publications in referred journals or one (1) book or 2 book chapters in the relevant area.
• Must have at least three (3) years teaching/research experience at the University level after obtaining Masters degree.
• Those with Masters degree must be registered for Ph.D

Assistant Lecturer 

Grade 11 (3 posts) – EU/AA/2012 – 0515

Applicants must have the following academic/professional qualifications:

• A Master of Science degree from a recognized institution in any of the following fields.
• -Molecular Biology
• - Biotechnology
• -Bioinformatics
• -Biomedical Sciences or its equivalent.
• Must have a Bachelor’s degree in Biochemistry or its equivalent.Should demonstrate potential for University teaching and/or research by registering for Ph.D studies.

Senior Technologist III 

Grade 9 (2 Posts) – EU/AA/2012 – 0516

Applicants must have the following academic/professional qualifications:

• A Bachelor’s degree or Higher National diploma in Laboratory Technology from a recognized institution
• A Diploma in Laboratory Technology from a recognized institution
• At least three (3) years working experience in a modern laboratory in a similar position

Faculty of Environment and Resources Development
Department of Natural Resources

Wildlife Management

Lecturer 

Grade 12 (2 posts)   - EU/AA/2012 – 0517

•  Applicants should have competencies to teach and examine students in the following areas: Ornithology, wildlife population dynamics, Mammology, Wildlife field methods, Wildlife biology including invertebrate biology.

Applicants must have the following academic/professional qualifications

• A Ph.D in Wildlife Management or Natural Resources Management or its equivalent from a recognized institution.

OR

• A Master of Science degree in Wildlife Management or  Natural Resources Management          or its equivalent from a recognized institution
• Must have at least two (2) publications in referred journals or one (1) book or 2 book   chapters in the relevant area.
• They must have at least three (3) years teaching/research experience at the University     level after obtaining a Masters degree.
• Those with Masters degree must be registered for Ph.D

Assistant Lecturer 

Grade 11 (2 posts) - EU/AA/2012 - 0518

• Applicants should have competencies to teach and examine students in the following areas: Ornithology, wildlife population dynamics, Mammology, Wildlife field methods, Wildlife biology including invertebrate biology.

They must have the following academic/professional qualifications:

• A Master’s degree in Wildlife Management or Natural Resources Management or its equivalent from a recognized institution.
• Demonstrate potential for University teaching and/or research by registering for Ph.D studies

Senior Technologist III 

Grade 9 (1 post) – EU/AA/2012 – 0519

• Applicants should have the following competencies in the following areas: Wildlife population census, Mammalogy, Hepatology, Ornithology and related wildlife field studies.

Applicants must have the following academic/professional qualifications:

• A Bachelor’s degree or Higher diploma in Wildlife Management or Natural Resources Management from a recognized institution
• A minimum of three (3) years relevant experience in a recognized institution at the level of Technologist I.

Technologist I 

Grade 8 (1 post) – EU/AA/2012 - 0520

• Applicants should have the following competencies in the following areas: Wildlife population census, Mammalogy, Hepatology, Ornithology and related wildlife field studies.

Applicants must have the following academic/professional qualifications:

• A Bachelor’s Degree or Higher Diploma in Wildlife Management or Natural Resources Management from recognized institution
• A minimum of three (3) years relevant experience in a recognized institution at the level of Technologist II.

Forestry

Lecturer 

Grade 12 (2 posts) - EU/AA/2012 – 0521

• Applicants should have competencies to teach and examine students in the following areas: Dendiology and Plant taxonomy, Forest measuration, Forest Soils, Wood properties and Forest products, silviculture and Forest Engineering.

Applicants must have the following academic/professional qualifications:

• A Ph.D in Forestry or Natural Resources Management or its equivalent from a recognized institution.

OR

• A Master of Science degree in Forestry or Natural Resources Management or its equivalent from a recognized institution
• Must have at least two (2) publications in referred journals or one (1) book or 2 book chapters in the relevant area.
• They must have at least three (3) years teaching/research experience at the University level after obtaining a Masters degree.
• Those with Masters degree must be registered for Ph.D

Assistant Lecturer 

Grade 11 (2 posts) - EU/AA/2012 - 0522

• Applicants should have competencies to teach and examine students in the following areas: Dendiology and Plant taxonomy, Forest measuration, Forest Soils, Wood properties and Forest products, silviculture and Forest Engineering.

Applicants must have the following academic/professional qualifications:

• A Master’s degree in Forestry or Natural Resources Management or its equivalent from a recognized institution.
• Demonstrate potential for University teaching and/or research by registering for Ph.D studies

Senior Technologist III 

Grade 9 (1 post) – EU/AA/2012 – 0523

• Applicants should have requisite technical training in the following areas: Forest Dendiology and Plant taxonomy, Forest measuration, Fire control and use, Wood properties and Forest products, silviculture, Nursery practice and management and Forest Engineering.

Applicants must have the following academic/professional qualifications:

• A Bachelor’s degree/higher diploma in Forestry or Natural Resources Management or its equivalent from a recognized institution
• A minimum of three (3) years relevant experience in a recognized institution at the level of Technologist I.

Technologist I 

Grade 8 (1 post) – EU/AA/2012 - 0524

• Applicants should have requisite technical training in the following areas: Forest Dendiology and Plant taxonomy, Forest measuration, Fire control and use, Wood properties and Forest products, silviculture, Nursery practice and management and Forest Engineering.

Applicants must have the following academic/professional qualifications:

• A Bachelor’s Degree or Higher Diploma  in Forestry and Natural Resources Management or its equivalent from a recognized institution
• A minimum of three (3) years relevant experience in a recognized institution at the level of Technologist II.

Geology

Lecturer 

Grade 12 (1 post) - EU/AA/2012 – 0525

• Applicants should have competencies to teach and examine students at both postgraduate and undergraduate level in the following areas; Petrology, Environmental geology and Mineral processing.

Applicants must have the following academic/professional qualifications:

• Must have a Ph.D in  Geology or Natural Resources Management or its equivalent from a recognized institution

OR

• A Master of Science degree in Forestry or Natural Resources Management or its equivalent from a recognized institution
• Must have at least two (2) publications in referred journals or one (1) book or 2 book chapters in the relevant area.
• They must have at least three (3) years teaching/research experience at the University level after obtaining a Masters degree.
• Those with Masters degree must be registered for Ph.D

Assistant Lecturer 

Grade 11 (1 post) - EU/AA/2012 - 0526

• Applicants should have competencies to teach and examine students in the following areas; Petrology, Environmental Geology and Mineral processing.

Applicants must have the following academic/professional qualifications:

• A Master’ degree in Geology or Natural Resources Management or its equivalent from a recognized institution.
• Demonstrate potential of University teaching and/or research by registering for Ph.D studies

Senior Technologist III 

Grade 9 (1 post) – EU/AA/2012 – 0527

• Applicants should have requisite technical training in the following areas: Petrology, Environmental geology and Mineral processing.

Applicants must have the following academic/professional qualifications:

• A Bachelor’s degree/Higher Diploma in Geology or Natural Resources Management or its equivalent from a recognized institution
• A minimum of three (3) years relevant experience in a recognized institution at the level of Technologist I.

Technologist I 

Grade 8 (1 post) – EU/AA/2012 - 0528

• Applicants should have requisite technical training in the following areas: Petrology, environmental geology, Mineral processing.

Applicants must have the following academic/professional qualifications:

• A Bachelor’s degree/Higher Diploma in Geology or Natural Resources Management or its equivalent from a recognized institution
• A minimum of three (3) years relevant experience in a recognized institution at the level of Technologist II.

Hospitality

Lecturer 

Grade 12 (1 post) - EU/AA/2012 – 0529

• Applicants should have competencies to teach and examine students in the following areas:
• Hospitality management, food production, public relations in tourism and hospitality, Food service systems, Hospitality promotion, and Recreation management.

Applicants must have the following academic/professional qualifications:

• Must have a Ph.D in  Hotel Management or its equivalent from a recognized institution

OR

• A Master of Science degree in Hotel Management or its equivalent from a recognized institution
• Must have at least two (2) publications in referred journals or one (1) book or 2 book chapters in the relevant area.
• They must have at least three (3) years teaching/research experience at the University level after obtaining a Masters degree.
• Those with Masters degree must be registered for Ph.D

Assistant Lecturer 

Grade 11 (1 post) - EU/AA/2012 - 0530

Applicants should have competencies to teach and examine students in the following areas:Hospitality management, food production, public relations in tourism and hospitality, Food service systems, Hospitality promotion, and Recreation management.

Applicants must have the following academic/professional qualifications:

• A Masters degree in Hotel Management or its equivalent from a recognized institution.
• Demonstrate potential of University teaching and/or research by registering for Ph.D studies

Senior Technologist III 

Grade 9 (1 post) – EU/AA/2012 – 0531

Applicants should have requisite technical training in the following areas: Hospitality Management, Institutional Management, Hospitality promotion, Food service systems, Recreation management and food production.

Applicants must have the following academic/professional qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree/Higher diploma in Hotel Management or its equivalent from a recognized institution
• A minimum of three (3) years relevant experience in a recognized institution at the level of Technologist I.

Technologist I

Grade 8 (1 post) – EU/AA/2012 - 0532

Applicants must have requisite technical training in the following c areas: Hospitality Management, Institutional Management, Hospitality promotion, Food service systems, Recreation management and food production.

Applicants must have the following academic/professional qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree/Higher Diploma in Hotel Management or its equivalent from a recognized institution
• A minimum of three (3) years relevant experience in a recognized institution at the level of Technologist II.

Faculty of Agriculture
Department of Crops, Horticulture and Soils

Horticulturalist 

Grade 6  (1 post) EU/AA/2012 - 0533

Applicants must have the following academic/professional qualifications:

• Diploma in Horticulture from a recognized institution.
• Must have at least three (3) years hands on experience in the field of vegetable and flower farming
• Must be good in marketing
• Must have good interpersonal skills
• Must be good in records keeping

Nakuru Town Campus College

In-Charge Radio Operations  

Grade 9 (1 post) – EU/AA/2012 – 0534

Applicants must have the following academic/professional qualifications:

• A Bachelor’s degree in Print Media & Electronic Media, Communications & Media, Journalism or its equivalent from a recognized institution.
• Must have at least three (3) years experience in a related capacity
• Must be fluent in both English and Kiswahili
• Must have knowledge in radio advertising
• Must be able to use the current audio editing software (Cool Edit Pro or Adobe Audition)
• Must be conversant with Media Law and Ethics and all Communications Commission of Kenya’s Regulations pertaining to Radio broadcast and operations.

Radio Presenter 

Grade 8 (2 posts ) – EU/AA/2012 – 0535

Applicants must have the following academic/professional qualifications:

• A degree in Print Media & Electronic Media, Communications & Media, Journalism or its equivalent from a recognized institution
• Must have at least three (3) years experience in a related capacity
• Must be fluent in both English and Kiswahili
• Must be able  to use the current audio editing software (Cool Edit Pro or Adobe Audition)
• Must be conversant with Media Law and Ethics.
• Those with exposure within an academic institution’s studio will have an added advantage.

Radio News Editor 

Grade 8 (1 post) – EU/AA/2012 – 0536

Applicants must have the following academic/professional qualifications:

• A degree in Print Media & Electronic Media, Communications & Media, Journalism or its equivalent from a recognized institution
• Must have at least three (3) years experience in a related capacity
• Must be fluent in both English and Kiswahili
• Must have done Editing for print and Electronic media
• Must be able to use the current audio editing software (Cool edit Pro or Adobe Audition)
• Must be conversant with Media Law and Ethics.
• Those with exposure within an academic institution’s studio will have an added advantage.

Radio Marketer 

Grade 8 (1 post) – EU/AA/2012 – 0537

Applicants must have the following academic/professional qualifications:

• A degree in Print Media & Electronic Media, Communications & Media, Journalism or its equivalent from a recognized institution with a bias in Communications or Bachelor of Commerce (Marketing option)  or its equivalent from a recognized institution
• Must have at least three (3) years experience in a related capacity
• Must be fluent in both English and Kiswahili
• Must have knowledge in radio advertising
• Those with exposure within an academic institution’s studio will have an added advantage.

Office of the Dean of Students

University Chaplain 

Grade 11 (1 post)– EU/AA/2012 – 0538

Applicants must have the following academic/professional qualifications:

• A Bachelor’s Degree in Theology and MA/Med in Counseling Psychology or its equivalent from a recognized institution.
• Must be an ordained clergy in one of the Main stream churches
• Must have a minimum of three (3) years experience in chaplaincy services in a tertiary institution

In addition the successful candidate

• Must be ready to work during odd hours including weekends and public holidays

Senior Students Counselor II 

Grade 11 (2 posts) - EU/AA/2012 - 0539

Applicants must have the following academic/professional qualifications:

• An MA/Med in Guidance & Counseling or its equivalent from a recognized institution
• At least three (3) years relevant experience in a tertiary institution.
• Must have good communication and interpersonal skills
• Must be a registered member of a relevant professional Association/body.

In addition, the successful candidate

Must be ready to work during odd hours including weekends and public holidays.

Division of Administration and Finance
Estates Department

Maintenance Officer 

Grade 9 (Landscaping)  ( 1 Post)  - EU/AA/2012 – 0540

Applicants must have the following academic/professional qualifications:

• Diploma in Landscape Architecture or its equivalent from a recognized institution.
• Must show exemplary work performance
• Must have at least three (3) years hands on experience in grounds maintenance and landscaping
• Must be willing to learn basic machine maintenance
• Must be good in records keeping
• Must have good interpersonal skills
• Must be able to appreciate aesthetics
• Must be of impeccable character

Salary Scale

The salary scale for all the posts are:-

Grade 12 – Kshs.65,192 x 2122 – 77,924 x 3006 – 92,954  per month

Grade 11 – Kshs.54,582 x 2122 – 77,924 per month

Grade 9 – Kshs.26,128 x 1008 – 31,168 x 1332 – 37,828 per month

Grade 8 – Kshs.21,824 x 882 – 25,120 x 1008 – 31,168 per month

Grade 6 – Kshs.15,874 x 500 – 16,874 x 650 – 22,474 per month

Application Procedure

Applications quoting reference number on the envelope (Two (2) copies of each document) giving full details of age, marital status, education and professional qualification, experience, current post, salary and other financial benefits, copies of certificates, curriculum vitae, transcripts, certified copies of the current payslip, the names and addresses of three (3) referees one of whom should be present or previous employer should be addressed to:-

The Deputy Vice Chancellor
(Administration & Finance)
Egerton University
P. O. Box 536 – 20115
Egerton

So as to reach him not later than 30th May 2012. 

Only the shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Lake Victoria South Water Services Board - Senior Project Engineer, Hydrogeologist and Community Development Expert Jobs in Kenya

Lake Victoria South Water Services Board has obtained a grant from African Development Bank for recruitment of Technical Assistance to support it in the implementation of the Water Service Board Support in specific and other ADB projects in general.

The Board wishes to recruit self driven, result oriented, highly motivated and qualified persons to fill the following positions.

Senior Project Engineer

Ref: LVSWSB. HR/01/2012

Requirements for appointment

For appointment to this post the successful candidate must:-

• Have at least a Bachelor of Science degree in Civil Engineering or its equivalent.
• Must be a registered engineer with ERB and a corporate member of IEK or any other recognized engineering institution.
• Have at least 10 years experience in water supply and sanitation projects.
• Have experience in FIDIC Contract Administration.
• Have experience in Project planning, management and evaluation.
• Be Computer literate and conversant with AUTOCAD and MS Project.

Duties and Responsibilities

The successful candidate will be reporting to the Chief Manager Technical Services and be responsible for:-

• Project monitoring and evaluation.
• Ensuring that the project work plan and procurement plan is executed without delays.
• Preparing quality tender documents, terms of reference and specifications.
• Supervision of project activities to ensure quality, timelines and value addition.
• Preparing monthly and quarterly progress reports on all contracts, consultants, contractors and suppliers.

Hydrogeologist

Ref: LVSWSB. HR/02/2012

Requirements for appointment

For appointment to this post the successful candidate must:-

• Have at least a Bachelor of Science degree in Geology, Hydrology or Ground Water Resources.
• Have at least 5 years post graduate experience.
• Be a registered hydrologist, geologist or water resource expert.
• Have experience in ground water investigation or sounding.
• Be Computer literate.

Duties and Responsibilities

The successful candidate will be reporting to the Chief Manager Technical Services and be responsible for the following duties:-

• Preparing geophysical investigation plan for the project.
• Preparing monthly and quarterly reports on community water resources in the program.
• Ensuring timely acquisition of mandatory licenses for ground water abstraction.

Community Development Expert

Ref: LVSWSB. HR/03/2012

Requirements for appointment

For appointment to this post the successful candidate must:-

• Have at least a Bachelor of Arts degree in Social Sciences.
• Have a post graduate training on community development.
• Have at least 10 years relevant post qualification experience.
• Have at least 5 years experience in implementation of rural community developments projects.
• Be Computer literate.

Duties and responsibilities

The successful candidate will be reporting to the Chief Manager Technical Services and be responsible for the following duties:-

• Develop gender mainstreaming plan and ensure implementation of the plan for all the community projects.
• Develop specific community involvement and mobilization benchmarks for Support Organization (SOs).
• Evaluate plans, measures and activities by SOs to improve community participation and contribution.
• Assist in mobilization of the community project start up stages.
• Advise and provide solutions on problematic community projects.

Detailed terms of reference for the positions are available in the Board’s Website: www.lvswaterboard.go.ke

If you meet the requirements for any of the above positions, please send your application attaching a detailed CV, copies of academic/professional certificates and testimonials stating your current position, remuneration and telephone contact to the following by 21st February 2012.

Chief Executive Officer,
Lake Victoria South Water Services Board,
Lavictors House Off-Ring Road Milimani,
P. O. Box 3325,
Kisumu

Junior Geologist - Mineral Exploration, Nyanza Province

The employer is a junior exploration company belonging to an international mining group focused on Africa.

The job is a field based position reporting to the Consultant / Technical Manager or his delegate and backed by the Administrative Manager.

Salary will be dependent on qualifications and experience.

Work beginning planned for early 2012.

Duties may include any of the following:

• Geological mapping, geochemical surveys, ground geophysics
• Drilling programs supervision (auger, RAB, RC and DD)
• Data collection, interpretation, presentation and reporting
• Management of field crews and labourers

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science degree, majoring in geology
• Computer literate (Microsoft Office, GIS software an advantage)
• Drawing ability an advantage (sketch maps, cross sections, etc.)
• Fit, healthy and willing to work for long periods in the field
• Kenyan citizen, preferably speaking Dholuo
• Honest, reliable, punctual with a good work ethic

If you are interested and qualify for the position please send an introductory letter and a resume to the Consultant and the Administrative Manager via email addresses david.knopf@bluewin.ch and waitherero@gmail.com respectively