WFP - National Aviation Safety Officer

Vacancy Announcement WFP/56/2011

Date of issue: 01 December 2011

Deadline for application: 15 December 2011

Job Title: National Aviation Safety Officer

Duty Station: Nairobi

Post Grade: Fixed Term NOC – 24 months extendable

This Vacancy is open to Kenyan male and female citizens only.

Qualified female candidates are encouraged to apply.

Accountabilities:

Under the direct supervision of the International Regional Aviation Safety Officer, the National Aviation Safety Officer will carry out the following duties:

Major Duties and Responsibilities:

• Ensure the effectiveness of the aviation safety programme and data collection in the region.
• Perform aviation safety and quality monitoring.
• Maintain a safety management information system and database locally.
• Assist safety and quality processes including audits and inspections.
• Identify aviation safety hazards and ensure that accurate reporting and internal quality control systems are functioning and that all relevant records are maintained.
• Perform follow-up and analysis of occurrences including methods such as Trend monitoring, Deep Treatment (single occurrence – investigative needs), Precursor detection (data mining), Risk assessment & classification (prioritisation of oversight), Statistics, Standard reports and analysis workbenches, Remedial action monitoring.
• Ensure data quality, data entry and effective monitoring processes.
• Enhance air transport operations’ and service providers’ reporting systems and data sharing.
• Perform risk assessment and regarding the findings perform corrective actions.
• Disseminate significant safety information to all concerned parties.
• Enhance service providers’ safety culture and promotion of safety awareness.
• Assist Regional Aviation Safety Officer and support aviation staff in other offices.
• Ensure that all staff is adequately trained. Train safety and air transport personnel to use aviation safety information system prior to safety and quality monitoring and risk management. Identify any additional training needs to achieve high working standards.
• Assist in the implementation of the aviation safety information system and network.
• Supervise staff as required.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications and Experience:

Qualifications: University degree in business administration, engineering, computer science, quality assurance, technical, statistics or management; and with equivalent professional operational experience in aviation. Training and knowledge of aviation is an essential qualification, with a recognized commercial pilot, aircraft engineer, ordispatching license.

Experience: At least 5 to 10 years progressively responsible, practical commercial aviation and professional experience, proficiency in Windows (MS World, Excel), database experience, adequate knowledge and experience of aircraft technical, flight operations or air traffic management sectors

Language: Fluency in both written and oral English.

Other desirable skills: Training and /or experience in aviation safety management, and qualification in utilizing computers including databases, Word processing, graphical, spreadsheet and other software packages, proven interest to develop aviation safety.

Kenyan nationals with the above qualifications are required to submit a covering letter quoting Vacancy Announcement No. WFP/56/2011 with their Curriculum Vitae, photocopies of relevant certificates and name, title, address and e-mail address of three referees.

Candidates should also complete a Personal History form (P.11) available on the following link – http://www.unon.org/docs/P11.doc.

Envelopes should be marked: CONFIDENTIAL WFP/56/2011 and sent to:

Human Resources Officer
World Food Programme
P.O. Box 44482,
Nairobi 00100.

Applications must be received by the deadline.

Late applications will not be considered.

Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

WFP does not charge any fee at any stage of the recruitment process

Cooperative Bank of Kenya - Insurance Clerk

Are you looking for an employer who promotes individual excellence and mutual respect in a team-driven culture with a key focus on social empowerment?

The Co-operative Bank of Kenya, ‘The Kingdom Bank” ¡s the place for those looking to new horizons.

We are looking for a dynamic and result-oriented individual for the position of:

Insurance Clerk

The successful candidate will report to the Head — Property and Supplies, the department reports to Finance and Administration Division.

Job Description:

The successful candidate will assist the In-Charge — Insurance and Transport in all matters pertaining to Insurance, Motor Vehicle Fleet Management and all Bank related transport matters.

Main Duties:

• To assist in procurement of all Bank insurance needs including but not limited to property, motor vehicles, fidelity, cash liability insurance, medical, staff insurance, Banks Blanket Bond and collateral insurance
• To assist in lodging and ensuring prompt settlement of claims upon insured loss
• To assist in preparation and monitoring of Insurance and Transport budgets to assist ¡n identifying the risks areas that Bank property/staff are exposed to and advise management on the appropriate insurance covers/policies
• Assisting in placing covers of property offered as collateral upon advice from business units
• To assist the Incharge - Insurance and Transport ¡n ensuring adequate/efficient placement of insurance policies/covers in respect to Bank staff and assets/properties
• To assist in facilitating preventive maintenance in respect to Bank fleet of motor vehicles
• To co-ordinate Bank wide staff transport

Job Specification:

The incumbent will be required to possess the following qualifications, skills, attributes:

• Bachelor of Commerce (Insurance) or BBA Risk Management & Insurance
• Certificate of Proficiency in Insurance will be an added advantage
• 2 years experience working in a busy insurance environment ¡n either claims or underwriting sections
• Knowledge of law relating to insurance/banking business
• Good understanding of Fleet Management
• Excellent negotiation skills
• Analytical skills and a keen eye for detail

Interested candidates meeting the above criteria should forward an application enclosing a detailed Curriculum Vitae accompanied by copies of certificates and testimonials to the address shown below by 9th December 2011.

We are an equal opportunity employer.

Only the short listed candidates will be contacted.

Please quote this reference on your application and on the envelope: IC/3/HRD/2011.

The Director
Human Resources Division
Co-operative Bank of Kenya Ltd.
P.O. Box 48231-001 00
Nairobi

Farm Manager - Homabay County, Nyanza, Kenya

Risco Flowers is an upcoming flower farm based in Nyanza, Western Kenya.

We wish to recruit a Farm Manager with a view to setup and produce summer flowers mainly Calla Lilies.

The job holder will serve as the principal assistant to the Director and will be involved in coordination and control of the production activities of the farm which will include irrigation, crop protection, post harvest procedures, maintenance of farm infrastructure and staff management.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee and coordinate proper crop husbandry practices from planting to harvesting including pest control, weed management, field cultivation and post harvest practices.
• Ensure that irrigation is done as required and controlling how much water to irrigate and at what intervals.
• Check the EC and PH of the water and soil and determine what quantities to use
• Ensure that spraying is done promptly and develop spray programs.
• Oversee and coordinate scouting and ensure reports are given on time.
• Ensure that greenhouse structures and operation systems are in good order.
• Supervise other employees working on the farm and solve worker grievances

Qualifications

• The ideal candidate should have a minimum of a diploma in agriculture or horticulture
• Self driven and a team player
• Have basic irrigation experience including irrigation equipment like the water pumps
• Fluent in Swahili and English
• Minimum 3 years experience in a flower farm

If you have the skills and competences for this role, send your CV ONLY to riscoventures@gmail.com by 31st December 2011

Turbo School - Principal and Teachers - Eldoret, Kenya

Turbo School is a new boys boarding secondary school situated in Turbo on the main Eldoret Turbo Road that offers the 8-4-4 curriculum and aims to be a centre of academic excellence.

It opens in January 2012. In this regard we are looking for high calibre teachers to fill the following vacanices.

Principal

Key Tasks, Duties and Responsibilities

• To develop and implement the curriculum that reflects current approaches to effective learning based on the 8-4-4 system.
• Provide professional leadership to teaching staff.
• Be a motivator to the students and be able to achieve set targets.
• Act as a liaison between the Board and parents.

Required Qualifications, Skills and Abilities

• Be a holder of a degree from a recognised institution. A Masters degree in relevant field will have an advantage.
• Strong leadership, management and communication skills.
• Excellent marketing skills.
• 5 years experience on administrative procedures and systems.
• Excellent interpersonal, organisation and planning skills.

Teachers

Applicants must have a degree in their respective teaching fields and a minimum of 3 years experience in the following subject combinations

• Maths /Physics /Biology /Chemistry /Agriculture /Computer Studies.
• English / Kiswahili / CRE / History / Geography / Business / Music

Applications must contain: Curriculum Vitaes, copies of academic certificates, addresses and names of three referees.

Applications are due not later than 10th December 2011.

Please indicate the position you are applying for on the envelope and all letters should be addressed to:

Chairman,
Board of Directors,
Turbo School,
P.O. Box 7736, Eldoret