Saturday, 24 December 2011

Chinga Tea Factory Plant / Mechanical Technician

Chinga Tea Factory Co. Ltd is seeking to recruit a suitably qualified, dynamic and self motivated person to fill the following vacant position.

Plant / Mechanical Technician

Reporting to the Factory Unit Manager, the successful candidate will be responsible for:-
  • Maintaining a comprehensive preventive maintenance schedule for the entire factory unit and its fleet of vehicles;
  • Allocating duties and supervising both machinery and fleet maintenance teams;
  • Diagnosing faults and ensuring timely repairs of the factory machinery, equipment and its fleet of vehicles;
  • Requisitioning and verifying of quality spares ordered both for machinery and fleet maintenance;
  • Writing technical reports on plant and fleet maintenance;
  • Timely scheduling of statutory maintenance and repairs of both steam boilers and diesel generators;
  • Installation and commissioning of new machinery.
The ideal candidate should have the following qualifications, skills & experience:-
  • ‘O’ Level Division II or KCSE ‘C’ Plain or above;
  • Higher Diploma in Mechanical Engineering (Plant Option) from a recognized institution;
  • At least five (5) years experience gained in a manufacturing environment, preferably in the tea industry;
  • Computer literacy.
Interested candidates who meet the minimum requirements for this job are requested to send their applications accompanied with detailed CVs, copies of testimonials/certificates, names and addresses of at least three (3) referees to the address below to reach not later than 6th January 2012.

Factory Unit Manager,
Chinga Tea Factory Co. Ltd,
P. O. Box 349,
Othaya

Email: info@chinga.ktdateas.com

Only short listed candidates will be contacted

Thursday, 22 December 2011

CARE - Deputy Safety and Security Manager - Refugee Assistance Program (RAP) - Dadaab, North Eastern Kenya

CARE International in Kenya is looking for qualified candidates to fill the position of Deputy Safety and Security Manager within its Refugee Assistance Program (RAP), Dadaab, North Eastern Kenya.

This is a non- family duty station.

Job Summary
  • Liaise with other agencies on matters of security .
  • Assists the Safety & Security Manager in formulation and ensures implementation of the general safety and security guidelines and rules of CARE Kenya.
  • Assists the Safety & Security Manager in managing a security related budget that ensures prudent utilization and effective monitoring of the same.
  • Assists the SSM in conducting regular training of all CARE staff in the region, i.e. contract and incentive, in security management, general security principles, ensuring the training is both relevant and helpful.
Qualified candidates are invited to send their application letters quoting reference number on the subject field together with detailed C.V with three professional referees and daytime telephone contacts by Friday 30th December 2011 to The Human Resources & Development Manager, CARE International in Kenya.

Email: hrmanager@care.or.ke.

For further details on minimum requirements, please visit our website: www.care.or.ke.

Only short listed candidates will be contacted.

CARE is an equal opportunity employer and promotes gender equity.

Canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification.

Warning to all applicants:

CARE International in Kenya does not charge a fee at any stage of the recruitment process. (Application, interview, meeting, processing, training or any other fees)

Adventist Teachers Training College Mutitu - Principal

The Seventh - day Adventist Church Central Kenya Conference advertises the above post of Principal for Adventist Teachers Training College - Mutitu.

Qualifications
  • At least ten years experience as a teacher, three of which in an administrative position.
  • Have a Master Degree in Education or continuing.
  • Should be an SDA Christian in good and regular standing.
  • Five years college teaching experience will be an added advantage.
N/B: Mutitu College is found in Mbooni West District, Machakos County.

Interested applicants to apply to:

The Human Resource Manager
Central Kenya Conference
P.O Box 41352 -00100, Nairobi
(Red Hill Road off Limuru Road – Route 108)

The applications are to reach on or before January 10, 2012

National Water Conservation & Pipeline Corporation (NWCPC) General Managers (Corporate / Legal Services and HR & Admin)

National Water Conservation & Pipeline Corporation (NWCPC) was established under the State Corporations’ Act, Chapter 446 of the Laws of Kenya vide Legal Notice 270 of 24th June, 1988 and is charged with the role of developing water infrastructure in the country.

Following the enactment of the Water Act 2002, the Corporation’s roles changed and it assumed
the following new mandate:
  • To develop state schemes and spearhead dam construction for water supplies, flood control and other multi-purpose uses, land drainage and construction of dykes.
  • To carry out ground water recharge using flood water.
  • To develop new, retain existing and expand bulk water supply to Water Service Boards and other Water Service Providers.
  • To drill and equip boreholes.
The Corporation is seeking to recruit suitable, self driven, result oriented, highly motivated and qualified personnel to fill the following vacant positions:

Job Title: General Manager – Corporate / Legal Services

Grade / Scale: NWC 11

Vacancy No: NWCPC/04/2011-12

Position Vacant: 1 Post

Key Responsibilities

Reporting to the Managing Director, the General Manager will be the head of the department and his/her duties and responsibilities will include but not limited to:
  • Co-ordinating corporate communication duties such as publicity, advertising, customer care, speeches, special correspondences and the Corporation’s newsletter.
  • Co-ordinating protocol matters and maintaining a good corporate image of the Corporation.
  • Advising on legal and regulatory matters constitution of the Board, stakeholders meetings and advising on corporate governance.
  • Ensuring safe custody of collaterals, chattels and other properties of the Corporation.
  • Co-ordinating issuance of legal undertakings, Board meetings and liaising with external lawyers.
  • Undertaking budgetary and human resources planning for the department.
  • Facilitating proper on-the-job training for all officers in the department as well as supervising, guiding, training and developing staff under him/her.
Required Qualification and Experience
  • Must have a Bachelors degree in Law from a recognized University.
  • Must have Masters degree in Law from a recognized University.
  • Must be an advocate of the High Court of Kenya.
  • Must possess a current law practicing certificate.
  • Must be registered with the Institute of Certified Public Secretaries (K).
  • Should have at least 12 years relevant experience, 3 of them at a senior management level.
Key Skills and Competencies
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Proven track record in leadership and management at senior level.
  • Competency in computer application skills.
Job Title: General Manager – Human Resources & Administration

Grade / Scale: NWC 11


Vacancy No: NWCPC/05/2011-12

Position Vacant: 1 Post

Key Responsibilities

Reporting to the Managing Director, the General Manager will be the head of the department and his/her duties and responsibilities will include but not limited to:
  • Overseeing all recruitment matters, promotion, remuneration, staff training and development, and staff welfare and industrial relations matters and performance management.
  • Ensuring proper design and maintenance of Human Resources Information Systems.
  • Ensuring regular review of terms and conditions of service for staff.
  • Ensuring professional career Planning and succession management.
  • Overseeing the management of administration services, namely office services, registry services, management of assets and other allied functions.
  • Revision/design of appropriate human resources management and administration policies, procedures and processes.
  • Ensuring high standards of discipline amongst staff and that disciplinary procedures are applied uniformly and fairly.
  • Ensuring proper implementation of staff retirement and pension schemes.
Required Qualification and Experience
  • Must have a Bachelors degree in Social Sciences from a recognized University.
  • Must have a Masters degree in Human Resource Management.
  • Must have a Higher Diploma in Human Resources Management.
  • Should have at least 12 years experience in human resource management field, 3 of them at a senior management level.
  • Must be a member of the Institute of Human Resource Management (K).
Key Skills and Competencies
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Proven track record in leadership and management at senior level.
  • Competency in computer application skills.
Terms of offer:

The appointment will be on a 3 year renewable contract subject to performance.

Successful candidates will enjoy an attractive package commensurate with qualification and experience.

Interested and qualified candidates for any of the above positions should send their applications enclosing certified copies of the following:
  • Academic/professional certificates and testimonials.
  • A detailed CV stating details of day telephone contacts, e-mail address, current position and remuneration.
  • Names and contact of three (3No.) referees.
To the following address on or before 10th January, 2012 at 2.00pm Kenyan time:

The Managing Director
National Water Conservation &
Pipeline Corporation
P. O. Box 30173 – 00100
Nairobi

Only short listed candidates will be contacted and canvassing will result in automatic disqualification.

NWCPC is an equal opportunity employer

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