We are pleased to announce the following vacancy in the Western Regional Network Department within the Technology Division.
In keeping with our current business needs, we are looking for a person who meets the criteria indicated below:
Power Utility Engineer
Ref: TECHNICAL_SDMPE_AUGUST 2011
Reporting to the Senior Manager-Regional Network Rollout-Western; the holder of the position will be responsible for power connection and dimensioning for BTS sites within Safaricom and KPLC specifications and Safaricom CAPEX Budget.
Key Responsibilities - Oversee commercial power contractors during installation and commissioning of KPLC power lines;
- Verification of site power connection costs to ensure conformity to contract and actual scope;
- Coordinate power dimensioning for existing BTS sites required in optimization and upgrade projects;
- Ensure timely application for commercial power and approval by KPLC;
- Acceptance of all completed power works to ensure they satisfy all Safaricom requirements, KPLC’s Technical specifications, and are done in accordance with KPLC code of practice;
- Database management and administration.
Minimum requirements - A Bachelor of Science Degree in Electrical Engineer with a bias in Power Systems;
- A minimum 2 years relevant experience in Electrical Power Installations, Switchgear, and Control systems part of which should be in power utility company;
- Electrical experience in a Telecommunications environment is an added advantage;
- Ability to work with minimal supervision;
- Project management skills;
- Excellent interpersonal and report writing skills.
If you feel that you are up to the challenge and posses the necessary qualification and experience please send your resume and application letter indicating your experience and why you are the most suitable candidate for the role clearly quoting the job title to the address below.
The deadline for application is Thursday the 8th September 2011.
Note: This position is located in the Western Region of Kenya- Kisumu (Kiboswa area).
The Senior Manager – Talent Acquisition
Safaricom Ltd
Nairobi
Via email to: hr@safaricom.co.ke
Job Title: Finance and Administration Manager
Reports to: Executive Director
Salary: Negotiable
Background
Moving the Goalposts (MTG) is an innovative Community Based Organisation that uses football to provide opportunities for GIRLS to fulfill their potential. MTG has built up a solid reputation as an effective grass roots organization, committed to the well being of young women and girls.
It is based in Kilifi district but carries out its activities in Kilifi, Kaloleni and Ganze Districts in Coast Province. Started in 2001 with one volunteer staff member and six girls’ football teams,
MTG is now a strong and accountable organization reaching out to approximately 3000 girls in more than 150 girls’ football teams with a core value of girls’ participation in programme planning, implementation, monitoring and evaluation.
MTG has 22 staff members with 16 working directly on programmes and 4 support staff.
MTG is looking to recruit a Finance & Administration Manager to lead the organizations’ financial and administrative functions.
Purpose of the job
To provide Financial and Administrative leadership and oversight to MTG’s multiple donor funded projects.
Main Responsibilities:
- Manage the administration of all grants
- Review and monitoring of MTG financial records
- Provide timely and accurate financial reports in line with Organizational and Donor requirements
- Ensure MTG’s compliance with statutory and international accounting policies as set out in the international reporting standards handbook.
- Responsible for the everyday finance and administrative management of MTG
Person specification
- A graduate with a degree in administration, financial management 2. Experience in managing an administrative function, with adequate exposure to project accounting, financial management including budgeting, grants and contracts.
- Strong accounting background
- At least five years work experience in finance and administration
- Excellent oral and written communications skills and computer skills in MS Office
- Strong experience in grants and contracts management is a must
Application process
Please send your CV with a covering letter explaining how you meet the specifications for the post to info@mtgk.org not later than September 5th 2011
NB: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Total Kenya Limited, a leading multinational Petroleum Company with operations spread all over Kenya is seeking to recruit a performance-driven Legal Officer to strengthen its legal team.
Key Role: - To ensure that the Company’s interests are catered for through effective management of the litigation portfolio in line with Total Kenya’s business policies and best legal practices.
Reporting to the Legal Manager, the successful candidate’s principal accountabilities will include:- Maintaining and updating the profile of all witness statements
- Preparing case briefs and participating in drafting of witness statements
- To effectively research, prepare evidence and participate in formulating court strategies
- Ensuring that all litigation involving the company is carried out legally, prudently and cost effectively
- Elaborate risk assessment as per company operations and mitigation of potential risks
- Participation in the Company’s safety and quality programs and advising on attendant legal obligations
The Requirements: - Law degree from a reputable university
- Over 3 years post-admission working experience in a busy law firm with a bias for litigation
- Professional membership to the Law Society of Kenya
- Excellent legal and factual research skills including online sources
- Strong organizational skills
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Keen eye for details
Interested candidates who meet the above set criteria may send their applications enclosing detailed CVs, copies of academic certificates, testimonials and daytime telephone contact so as to reach the undersigned not later than 14th September 2011.
Please note that only short-listed candidates will be contacted.
Human Resources & Administration Manager
Total Kenya Limited
P.O. Box 3073600100
Nairobi.
Job Title: Legal Advisor
Location: Telkom Plaza, Nairobi
Department: Support Services - Legal Department
Reports to: Head of Legal
Role description
Provide legal support to the company related to any aspects coming out of supporting the operational activity assigned enabling compliance to the law, as per company standards and procedures. Ensure company representation in front of authorities and other third parties, in designated legal aspects.
Key Responsibilities - Support in negotiation of legal terms and conditions related to complex contracts initiated by departments assigned
- Legal support and advise regarding conclusion of complex contracts
- Legal support (identify licences, authorizations, other law requirements to be obtained) for the development of projects with impact at company level (incl transversal)
- Represent the company in Court
- Handle all appropriate litigation work
- Handle any assignments related to matters within the Legal department docket including without limitation assets management, debt collection, insurance matters.
- Liaise with external counsel in representation of the company.
- Represent the company in front of authorities regarding legal aspects
- Propose and provide update reports regarding legal enviroment (incl in contracts concluding) to Legal Coordinator
- Ensure legal support to the the assigned departments
- Negotiate with external parties the legal aspects of the contracts
- General administrative and other duties as may be assigned in the legal department from time to time
- Handling conveyancing matters for the Corporation from cradle to grave.
- Handle commercial work for the Company including contracting issues
Education Background & Experience: - University degree (Law faculty)
- After graduation legal speciality courses are a plus
- Over 3 years experience in legal practice
- Admission to the Bar as an Advocate of the High Court of Kenya
- Professional Knowledge:
- Deep knowledge of laws impacting TKL activity
- Knowledge of procedures regarding Court litigations
- Understanding of a telecom business
- English language - fluent
Professional Skills: - Ability to Deliver Results
- Analytical thinking
- Assertiveness
- Conflict management
- Cross-functional and collective working
- Decisiveness
- Developing and coaching others
- Initiative and pro-activity
- Leadership
- Open-mindedness
- Planning and organising
- Self-development
- Talent Management
Professional Tools Used Work conditions - Shifts work: No
- Night Shift: No
- Work During Weekend: No
- Work "On-Call": No
Deadline: 8th September 2011
Application to: Visit our career pages at www.orange-tkl.co.ke
Applicants must upload a PDF or Ms Word copy of his / her CV to be considered.
