Quantity Surveyors Job Vacancies

By a leading consultancy firm with local and regional offices

Minimum Qualifications:

• University Degree in Building Economics or Quantity Surveying
• Registration essential
• Experience 5 years and above
• Pre & Post contract experience
• Ability to meet strict deadlines
• Computer literacy a must; knowledge of QS Software an added advantage

Excellent terms: commensurate with qualifications will be offered to the successful candidates.

Enclose CV, current and anticipated earning with the application.

Apply to:

D.N.A. 1104
P O Box 49010-00100, 
Nairobi

Closing date: 7th October 2011

APDK Monitoring and Evaluation Officer Job Vacancy

The Association for the Physically Disabled of Kenya (APDK) in partnership with CBM is implementing a four year disability program funded by the European Union (EU).

The Objective of the program is to reduce the prevalence of disabilities and mitigate the effect of impairments by increasing community awareness, strengthening maternal and newborn care and providing comprehensive early intervention services.

Qualifications:

• Degree in Social/Behavioral Science or a relevant field
• At least 3 years relevant working experience in Monitoring & Evaluation field
• Knowledge on disability issues and ready to work with persons with disabilities
• Computer literate and experience with eg. Statistical software (STATA,SPSS)
• Sound writing and reporting skills
• Ready to travel in the field frequently.

If your background matches the above requirements, please send us your letter of application, including your current curriculum vitae citing your current remuneration.

All applications should be posted or hand delivered to:

The National Director,
Association for the Physically Disabled of Kenya (APDK),
P O Box 46747 – 00100, APDK Centre
Waiyaki Way – opposite ABC Place/Oilibya Petrol Station, 
Nairobi

So as to reach him not later than 30th September 2011

CMMB Financial Controller (Nairobi) and Office Manager (Kisumu) Job Vacancies in Kenya

Financial Controller

Ref: FC-001

Location: Nairobi, Kenya

The Financial Controller will work with the Finance Director and the Country Director of CMMB Kenya to oversee the finance department and give regular reports to management.

Key Responsibilities:

• Ensure that accounting transactions are processed accurately and in a timely manner.
• Conduct a verification of payments.
• Supervision of Finance officers in the performance of their duties.
• Review liquidation reports for all Local Partner Treatment Facilities (LPTF’s).

Essential Qualifications and Experience:

• Minimum CPA Part 2 or higher
• Bachelor’s degree in Finance/Accounting, Administration or relevant field.
• Minimum 3 years’ experience as a Financial Controller.
• Thorough knowledge of donor practices and USG accounting policies.

Office Manager

Ref: OM-001

Location: Kisumu, Kenya

The Office manager for Kisumu will work under the Administration and Finance Department to support CMMB programs in Kisumu office.

Key Responsibilities:

• Responsible for daily office management
• Organizes travel and accommodation for CMMB staff and partners.
• Manages office petty cash and other duties

Essential Qualifications and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business administration, Arts or other related field.
• A minimum of 2 years’ experience managing a busy office.

If you are interested in the above positions and meet the given criteria, please apply with detailed CV, copies of your testimonials with names and contacts of 3 referees to the address below not later than 30th September 2011 5pm Nairobi time. 

Applications can be in electronic or hard copy 

The Human Resource Director
Catholic Medical Mission Board, 
Centenary House, 1st floor Wing A
P.O. Box 13811, Code 00800,
Nairobi, 

Tel:4450437/460

Email: info.cmmbkenya@cmmb.org

CIDA Sustainable Economic Growth and Trade Advisor Job Vacancy

The Canadian International Development Agency (CIDA) is seeking to contract a Sustainable Economic Growth and Trade Advisor.

The responsibilities include:

• Providing project monitoring, analytical support and advice on ongoing and planned CIDA sustainable economic growth projects and programs in the areas of regional integration, private sector development and trade facilitation;
• Supporting CIDAs participation in project meetings by analyzing meeting documents, participating in developing a platform for CIDA’s participation, and preparing documents, including talking points;
• Providing timely reports, assessments and advice based on sound research and analysis of private sector development, economic growth and trade issues within the East African region;
• Reviewing and commenting on the strategies and programs of CIDA and CIDA’s regional partners;
• Following the programs of other donors in support of economic growth, regional integration and trade in East Africa, attending and reporting on donor meetings on CIDA’s behalf, and identifying potential opportunities for future involvement by the CIDA Regional Program;
• Conducting project planning assessments in collaboration with other stakeholders;
• Facilitating knowledge building and harmonization of efforts by CIDA with various stakeholders;
• Performing other related tasks as requested.

This is a part-time contract covering an estimated period of 200 days over a sixteen to twenty month period. The approximate level of effort will be 10 days per month.

Mandatory Criteria

• Master’s degree in economics, trade policy, business, public administration or a related field
• A minimum of 10 years’ experience in the assessment, design, management and/or implementation of economic growth projects/programs in Eastern or Southern Africa;
• Extensive experience in monitoring and/or evaluation of economic growth projects/programs;
• Experience in providing analysis and advisory services to donors and other stakeholders, including senior government officials;
• Knowledge of emerging trends and best practice in the design and implementation of regional integration, economic growth and trade facilitation projects/programs in Africa;
• Comprehensive knowledge and experience in the application of results—based management and gender equality, in particular as they apply to economic growth projects/programs;
• Strong English language written and oral communication skills;
• Legally and operationally able to work in Kenya;
• No impediments to regional travel or in obtaining security clearance.

Candidates who fully meet these requirements should email an application letter explaining their
qualifications for this position, curriculum vitae (maximum five pages), daytime telephone number and quoting the job competition number by 13:00, Friday 7th October, 2011. 

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Please email applications or requests for the detailed terms of reference and further information to: seg-tradeadvisor@cida-cco.org

Subject Line: Sustainable Economic Growth and Trade Advisor

Competition number: A-033537-001-2011 SEG&TA