Tanathi Water Services Board is a State Corporation under the Ministry of Water and Irrigation created under Section 51 of the Water Act, 2002 vide Legal Notice No. 69 dated 4th June, 2008.
The Board has the legal mandate of ensuring efficient and economical provision of water services within its area of jurisdiction which covers Kajiado, Makueni, Machakos and Kitui Counties.
The Board is now seeking to recruit suitable candidates to fill the following positions:
Project Engineer (2 No.)
Job Responsibilities- Planning and design of water & sewerage infrastructures
- Preparation of proposals for investment plan
- Preparation of proposals to donors for funding
- Evaluation of proposals for tender documents
- Supervision of consultancy Services.
- Supervision of civil engineering works
- Preparation of payment certificates
- Review of consultant certificates
- Facilitation of appraisal missions
- Adhering to design and construction standards
- Developing new water & sewerage schemes
- Feasibility studies( Carrying out) and supervision of Projects
- Monitoring & Evaluation of projects.
- Project appraisal & proposals formulation
- Institutional support to WSPs/ community schemes
- Any other duties as may be assigned from time to time.
Qualifications
- Must have a University degree in Civil Engineering from a recognized Institution.
- At least 10 years experience in a busy organization, 4 years of which must have served in a Senior Management position
- Experience in management of water and sanitation services which include project planning, design, monitoring and implementation of contracts and knowledge of water sector reforms
- Proven and demonstrated leadership, integrity , managerial and administrative skills
- Effective interpersonal, communication and negotiation skills
- Proficiency in AUTOCAD
- Proven ability to work under minimum supervision.
- A registered Engineer with ERB and corporate member of IEK will be an added advantage.
- Aged 35 years and above
Finance Officer
Job Responsibilities- Efficient accounting systems
- Efficient utilization of resources
- Maintenance of accurate accounting records
- Ensuring timely and accurate preparation of the payroll
- Inputting data into computer systems
- Analyzing performance in terms of revenue and expenditure
- Preparing accounting statements as required
- Safe custody of accountable documents
- Ensuring timely remittance of the statutory requirements to various bodies e.g. KRA, NHIF, SACCOs, RBA e.t.c.
- Recording cash books and ledgers and ensuring accuracy of the same
- Ensuring that cash/ cheque received is banked as per approved procedures
- Ensuring preparation of accurate payment vouchers
- Performing any other duties as may be assigned from time to time
Qualifications
- Under graduate Degree in Finance, economics and Accounting or its equivalent
- CPA (K)
- Registered member of ICPAK
- Experience 10 years
- Aged 35 years and above
Procurement Officer
Job Responsibilities- Manage the procurement / supplies and all the related processes
- Coordinate the procurement planning through liaison with respective departmental heads
- Procure goods and services for all departments
- Prepare tendering documents and /or quotations
- prepare reports for the tender committee
- Process tenders and ensure compliance with procurement procedures
- Maintain a list of preferred/ approved suppliers
- Ensure Security and proper management of procurement documents.
- Ensure value for money by observing professional and ethical procurement practices
- Initiating linkages among Institutions in implementation of education for sustainable development (ESD) in the project area.
- Carry out any other duties as assigned from time to time
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Commerce (Supplies management option) or Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration or their equivalent.
- Must be a member of Kenya Institute of Supplies Management or Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supplies.
- Shown merit and professional competence as reflected in work performance and results.
- Good leadership, good communication and interpersonal skills.
- Served satisfactorily in a comparable position in a reputable institution with at least 3 years experience.
- Supervisory/ management skills
- Proficiency in Computer applications.
Interested candidates who meet the prescribed job requirements for the positions should forward their application enclosing copies of the following:- Academic, professional certificates and testimonials
- Detailed curriculum vitae including details of telephone contacts, e-mail address, current position and remuneration.
- Name and contacts of three referees to,
The Chief Executive Officer
Tanathi Water Services Board
K.I.D.P Building
Kalawa Road,
Private Bag-90200,
Kitui-Kenya
Telefax: +254 044-4422416
Email: tanathiwsb@gmail.com
Website: www.tanathi.go.ke
So as to be received on or before 7th October 2011 at 4:00 pm
We are a leading installer of Security technology Solutions in Kenya.
We are looking to recruit a dynamic, focused and results oriented Accountant to drive the Accounting function.
Job Responsibilities- Responsible for the day to day operations of the Accounts department at Sharp Alarms
- Preparation of all managerial reports
- Issuing daily cash flow analysis and advising the Director on the same.
- Posting of accounting data into the system & verification and maintenance of the same.
- Preparation of final books of accounts and closing of the same after the external audit
- Overseeing all company receivables i.e debt collection.
- Verifying service quotations and approval of the same
- Product/job costing and pricing
- Payroll administration – preparing pay slips, employee advances and handling of payroll by-products supporting taxation and compliance issues, VAT computations
- Reconciliation of cash and bank accounts.
- Petty cash Management
- Filing of all accounting records
- Administrative role – co-ordination of the various departments of the company.
Person Specifications
- CPA Part III
- QuickBooks application Knowledge
- Minimum 2 -3 years experience in similar field.
- Computer literate
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Able to work under pressure with minimum supervision
- Analytical and keen to detail
All applicants should address their application & CV’s to the Director, Sharp Alarms Ltd
Please send all applications by 24th September 2011 to info@sharpalarmsltd.com
Job Title: Security Liaison Officer
Location: Nairobi with frequent travel to programme sites in Kenya
Department: Programme/Operations
Reports To: Country Director & Regional Security Advisor
About GOAL
GOAL is an international non-governmental, non-political, non-denominational relief and development organisation currently working in 12 countries across Africa, Asia and Latin America.
Consistent with its global mission to serve the poorest, the most vulnerable, and those affected by humanitarian crises, GOAL has been working with communities in difficult circumstances to implement relief, rehabilitation and development programmes over the last 30 years.
GOAL started responding to emergencies in Kenya in 1983 through partnerships with local organizations. The current projects are Education, Health, HIV and AIDS, Child Protection, Shelter and Emergency
GOAL Kenya is recruiting a suitable and qualified candidate to fill the position of Security Liaison Officer.
General Description of the Role
The Security Liaison Officer will advise senior management in the field and Nairobi on safety and security related issues, ensuring both are kept informed of all security trends and developments.
The Security Liaison Officer is responsible for ensuring that appropriate systems and procedures are in place to maximize the safety and security of all GOAL staff and that they are adhered to at all times.
The Security Liaison Officer is responsible for working with programme managers at all levels to ensure that safety and security is mainstreamed into all areas of operations.
Overall Objectives of the position:
- To implement and maintain coordination between security interlockers and actors within the Kenya programme area of operations.
- Improve threat assessment processes.
- To ensure that appropriate systems and procedures are in place and fully operational to minimize wherever possible risks to GOAL staff, partners and beneficiaries.
- To ensure that all GOAL staff have a high awareness of the safety and security risks they face while working in Kenya and that they take all necessary steps to minimize the risks they face or to mitigate the impact of an safety or security event occurring.
This will be achieved through establishing appropriate infrastructure, providing initial and ongoing training and support supervision to all staff and institutionalising the collection, analysis and dissemination of security information.
Travel to field sites, may be up to 50% of the time.
Key Responsibilities:- To be a focal point for safety and security issues for GOAL in Kenya.
- To be familiar with GOAL’s Safety and Security procedures and policies and support the respective Country Director and managers in ensuring that these are adhered to at all times.
- To keep continually under review all safety and security procedures and policies, ensuring that they are kept relevant to the evolving safety and security context of each location.
- Ensure that all preparedness measures as laid out in the security guidelines are in place, in particular evacuation plans and security trees.
- Regularly conduct field visits to assess the field sites compliance with safety and security procedure.
- Provide recommendations to the Country Directors and management team on any aspect of a field sites safety or security management which requires improvement. Included in the recommendations should be guidance on how to implement the recommended improvements.
- Implement and advise on in-country training for GOAL staff in relation to safety and security,
- Develop an individualized training programme for all senior staff and as required source external training to meet identified training needs.
- Ensuring adequate focus on training / refresher training needs for Drivers and guards.
- Ensuring regular training / refresher training related to fire fighting and first aid.
- Ensure vehicle and personnel tracking systems are appropriate, fully resourced and operational
- Liaise with the UN and the NGO community and any other parties with respect to security issues.
- Initiate, review and collate security incident reports for each location.
- Provide security briefings as part of induction for new staff and visitors.
- Prepare weekly security sitrep for the Country Directors and Regional Security Advisor
Requirements- At least 2 years field experience with an INGO with responsibility for safety and security management
- Proven ability to produce timely written and verbal situation reports and analyse of events.
- Strong analytical skills, sound judgment, diplomatic tact, and mature common sense;
- Experience in facilitating safety and security trainings
- Proven ability to work creatively and independently both in the field and in the office;
- A strong team player, excellent interpersonal skills and adept at creating a strong team spirit;
- Highly motivated and with a desire to work with local communities;
- Ability to work with culturally diverse groups of people;
- Ability to travel and work in difficult conditions and under pressure;
- Excellent spoken and written English and Swahili, proficiency in Somali languages an advantage
To apply for the above position, please send your CV (maximum THREE pages—any more will be rejected) listing three reference including your last direct supervisor and salary expectation to the
Human Resources Manager,
GOAL Kenya,
P.O Box 66242-00800,
Nairobi,
or by email to security@ke.goal.ie
Please put the job title of the position for which you are applying in the subject line of the email.
The closing date for all applications is Friday 30th September 2011.
Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted and responded to after interviews.
No phone calls, please
Learn more about GOAL on www.goal.ie
GOAL is an equal opportunity employer, qualified male and female applicants are encouraged to apply.
Our Client, Kenya Bankers Sacco Society Limited requires suitable candidates for the following vacant positions:-
General Manager
Job Purpose- To oversee the smooth operations of the Sacco’s daily activities
- To direct, promote and co-ordinate the operations of the Sacco in a manner that will optimize the Sacco’s market share and savings
- To improve the Sacco’s efficiency and help achieve its vision, mission and objectives resulting in excellent customer service
Applicants should have the following qualifications:- Be in possession of a University Degree-preferably Business Administration
- Be a Certified Public Accountant or its equivalent
- Be computer literate with a bias in accounting software
- Have a minimum age of 35 years and above
- Have a minimum of 5 years experience in a similar position
Accountant
Job Purpose
- To maintain, complete and keep accurate records of the Sacco’s financial transactions through the use of appropriate Information Technology and competent staff
- To produce statutory and management financial reports and safeguard the Sacco’s financial assets from any loss
- To advise the Finance Manager on investment of excess funds in accordance with the Sacco’s Investment policy
Applicants should have the following qualifications:
- Be in possession of B.Com (Accounting Option)
- Be a Certified Public Accountant or its equivalent
- Be computer literate with a bias in accounting software
- Have a minimum age of 30 years and above
- Have a minimum of 3 years experience in a busy financial environment
Internal Auditor
Job Purpose
- To ensure proper co-ordination of Internal Audit controls and procedures of the Sacco are adhered to
- To ensure compliance to the legal requirements in the operations of the Sacco functions and activities
- To give guidance and recommendations to the Board of Directors in relation to the daily functions of the Sacco, based on his/her independent observation
- Applicants should have the following qualifications:
- Be in possession of B.Com (Accounting Option)
- Be a Certified Public Accountant or its equivalent
- Accounting software and audit packages (a must)
- Have a minimum age of 30 years and above
- Have a minimum of 3 years experience in a similar position
Credit Manager
Job Purpose
- To ensure that credit control procedures are adhered to, and the full recovery of all overdue debts
- To ensure correct and timely input of approved credit facilities, and security control of all legal documents and their safe custody
- To ensure that the Sacco collects all the cash due to it on time
- Applicants should have the following qualifications:
- Be in possession of a University Degree-preferable Business Administration
- Be a Certified Public Accountant or its equivalent
- Be computer literate with a bias in accounting software
- Have a minimum age of 35 years and above
- Have a minimum of 3 years experience in a similar position
Human Resource Manager
Job Purpose
- The HR person will be expected to contribute to the development and accomplishment of the organization – wide business plan and objectives
- He/She will be expected to plan, direct and coordinate human resource management activities of the Sacco in order to maximize the strategic use of human capital, and maintain functions such as employee compensation, recruitment, personnel policies, and regulatory compliance
- The successful candidate must be strong in decision making, a results oriented leader who can maintain confidentiality of information, and develop & manage relationship across the Institution with a wide variety of partners based on trust, teamwork and knowledge
Applicants should have the following qualifications:
- Be in possession of a University Degree-preferable Business Administration
- Have a Higher Diploma In Human Resource Management
- Be computer literate
- Have high level problem solving skills which includes an inquisitive, flexible, creative, pioneering and proactive mindset
- Have a minimum age of 30 years and above
- Have a minimum of 3 years experience in a similar position
Interested candidates should submit a comprehensive CV with a cover letter attached to the following e-mail address:- info@sheerlogic.co.ke before 27th September 2011.
If you do not hear from us within 30 days from the closing date, kindly assume that your application was unsuccessful.
Please note that canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification of the candidate.
