KIRDI - Deputy Directors (Research Technology & Innovation, Finance HR & Admin, Corporate Services) and Resource Mobilization Assistant Director

Kenya Industrial Research and Development Institute (KIRDI) is a State Corporation, established under the Science and Technology Act, Chapter 250 of 1979, and operates under the Ministry of Industrialization. Its mandate is to carry out Research, Technology and Innovation (RTI) in industrial and allied technologies.

The institute is expected to play a leading role in supporting the industrialization process in line with Vision 2030.

To achieve the above mandate, the Institute is seeking to recruit suitable, self-driven, result oriented, highly motivated and qualified personnel, to fill the following vacant positions:

1. Deputy Director, Research, Technology and Innovation (RTI)

Ref: KIRDI – DD-RTI – 01

Duties and responsibilities:

Reporting to the Director, The Deputy Director, Research, Technology and Innovation will be:

• In charge of the Research Technology and Innovation Department.
• Specifically involved in the formulation and co-ordination of programmes and activities in Industrial Research, Technology and Innovation
• Managing collaborative RTI related projects and activities.
• Required to advise the Director on the status of Research, Technology and Innovation in the Institute; and
• Carrying out Financial, Planning & Administrative duties in the Research, Technology and Innovation Department.

Minimum Requirements:

For appointment to the position of Deputy Director, Research, Technology and Innovation, one must have:

• A PhD degree in any of the following fields: Mechanical, Chemical, Electrical/Electronics, ICT, Civil Engineering, Materials Science/Ceramics, Leather, Textile, Food Science and Technology, Microbiology, Information Science/Technology, Energy, Environmental Sciences and Socio-Science/Economics or its equivalent from a recognized Institution
• Served at a top management position in a relevant R&D institution or equivalent for a minimum period of three (3) years.
• Demonstrated managerial, administrative and professional competence.
• A clear understanding of the role of industrial research in Kenya’s social and economic development.
• Experience in leading and managing research programmes and teams
• Evidence of published research articles in reputable international journals.
• Proven capability in resource mobilization and establishing quality working linkages with development partners/organizations.
• Be computer literate
• Undergone strategic management course for a minimum period of six (6) weeks from a recognized institution.
• Excellent communication skills
• Good interpersonal skills
• A person of high integrity
• A team player
• A strategic thinker

2. Deputy Director, Finance, Human Resource and Administration (F, HR & ADM)

Ref: KIRDI – DD - FHR&ADM - 01

Duties and responsibilities:

Reporting to the Director, the Deputy Director, Finance, Human Resources and Administration will be:

• In charge of the Finance, Human Resources and Administration Department.
• Specifically involved in coordinating the operations of Finance, Human Resource and Administration; formulation of human resource management and finance policies/functions and implementation of the same; Preparation of corporate budget; overseeing human resource management and finance policies and strategies.
• In addition, required to set up an effective accounting system following the prevailing Government accounting procedures, manage and monitor the institute’s expenditure; and monitor the institute’s payroll and staff establishment among other HR/Finance and Administrative duties.

Minimum Requirements:

For appointment to the position of Deputy Director, Finance, Human Resources and Administration, one must have:

• Master’s degree in any of the following; Human Resource Management/Personnel Management/Business Administration/Industrial Relations and CPS III/Higher National Diploma in Human Resource Management and/or CPA III or its equivalent from a recognized Institution
• At least fifteen (15) years’ experience in the relevant field, five (5) of which must be in relevant senior management levels
• Be computer literate
• Undertaken a strategic leadership development course for a minimum period of six (6) weeks from a recognized institution
• A PhD qualification in a relevant field will be an added advantage
• demonstrated managerial, administrative and professional competence
• Excellent communication skills
• Good interpersonal skills
• A person of high integrity
• A team player
• A strategic thinker.

3. Deputy Director, Corporate Services (CS)

Ref: KIRDI–DD-CS - 01

Duties and responsibilities:

Reporting to the Director, the Deputy Director, Corporate Services will:

• Be in charge of the Corporate Services Department of the institute.
• Coordinate;
• Planning,
• Monitoring and Evaluation,
• Marketing,
• Public Relations/Communication,
• Quality Assurance,
• Legal,
• Information Sciences, and
• Intellectual Property and related activities at the Institute

Minimum Requirements:

For appointment to the position of Deputy Director, Corporate Services, one must have:

• Fifteen (15) years relevant experience, five 5 of which must be at a relevant senior management level;
• A Master’s degree in any of the following; Applied Sciences, Social Sciences, Commerce, Business Administration or equivalent qualification from a recognized university
• A PhD qualification in relevant field will be an added advantage.
• Attended a Strategic Management course lasting not less than six (6) weeks from a recognized institution
• Demonstrated managerial, administrative and professional competence
• Clear understanding of the role of industrial Research, Technology and Innovation in Kenya’s social and economic development;
• Computer literate;
• Excellent communication skills;
• Good interpersonal skills;
• A person of high integrity;
• A team player; and
• A strategic thinker;

4. Assistant Director, Resource Mobilization (RM)

Ref: KIRDI – AD-RM – 01

Duties and responsibilities:

Reporting to the Director, the Assistant Director, Resource Mobilization, will be responsible for:

• Developing a resource mobilization policy and strategy for the institute
• Identifying potential areas of Research, Technology and Innovation funding opportunities
• Realization of Resource Mobilization set targets
• Participatory planning of Research, Technology and Innovation Agenda for the institute
• Initiating and developing consultancy services
• Sensitization of staff on Resource Mobilization and related activities
• Establishment of strategic partnerships and networks
• Carrying out any other duties that may be assigned

Minimum Requirements:

For appointment as the Assistant Director, Resource Mobilization, one must have:-

• Masters Degree in Applied Sciences, Business Administration, Entrepreneurship, Project Management, Economics or its equivalent from a recognized Institution;
• Post graduate Diploma in Strategic/Project Management from a recognized institution;
• Twelve years of relevant experience, five (5) of which must have been at a relevant Senior position
• A Strategic Management course lasting not less than six (6) weeks from a recognized Institution; and
• Computer Application skills.
• Excellent communication skills;
• Good interpersonal skills;
• A person of high integrity;
• A team player; and
• A strategic thinker;

Applications, accompanied by certified copies of certificates, detailed curriculum vitae, testimonials, current remuneration, current position/grade, expected salary and a day time telephone contact should be forwarded to the address below by 28th December 2011.

Please quote the respective Reference number for the position you would like to be considered for on the Application letter and envelope.

The Director
Kenya Industrial Research and Development Institute (KIRDI)
Popo Road, Nairobi South C
P.O. Box 30650 – 00100
Nairobi
Kenya

E-mail: dir@kirdi.go.ke

These positions will be held on a three (3) year contract and successful candidates will be offered attractive and competitive remuneration packages.

NB: Only short-listed candidates will be contacted and canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification

Kadhi II (20), Kadhi I (1), Principal Kadhi I (2) and Deputy Chief Kadhi (1)

Republic of Kenya

The Judicial Service Commission

Vacancies in the Judiciary

The Judicial Service Commission of Kenya invites applications from qualified persons for the following positions:

Position: Kadhi II (20 Posts)

Job Ref: V/No.16/2011

Terms of Service: Permanent and Pensionable

Station: Various

Requirements for appointment

For appointment to the position of Kadhi II a candidate must:

(i) Have a degree in Islamic Law or its equivalent from a recognized University/Institution;

(ii) Profess the Islamic faith;

(iii) Be able to effectively communicate in English, Kiswahili and Arabic;

(iv) Be of good conduct in accordance with the Islamic faith;

(v) Be proficient in computer applications; and

(vi) Possess the qualifications set out in Chapter Six (6) of the Constitution of Kenya.

In addition, the candidate must possess interpersonal, drafting, negotiation, communication, supervisory, leadership/managerial skills as well as be a team player.

Duties and responsibilities

The successful candidates will be posted to any court station in the country.

Specific duties and responsibilities will include:

(i) Arbitration of disputes on inheritance, marriage and divorce among Muslim families;

(ii) Solemnizing and registering Muslim marriages;

(iii) Supervising pronunciation of Muslim divorces and registering them;

(iv) Signing of affidavits, declarations and agreements;

(v) Translating Arabic related documents;

(vi) Supervising the registries under him in consultation with the Magistrate in-charge; and

(vii) Keeping records of all arbitrations and submitting returns of registered marriages and divorces to the Chief Kadhi.

The post of Kadhi II is the entry grade for the Kadhi’s cadre. An officer at this level will undergo an induction course for at least three (3) months and will work under close supervision of the Chief Kadhi.

Position: Kadhi I (1 Post)

Job Ref: V/No.17/2011

Terms of Service: Permanent and Pensionable

Station: Various

Requirements for appointment

For appointment to the position of Kadhi I a candidate must:

(i) Possess a degree in Islamic Law or its equivalent from a recognized university/institution;

(ii) Profess the Islamic faith;

(iii) Be able to effectively communicate in English, Kiswahili and Arabic;

(iv) Be of good conduct in accordance with the Islamic faith;

(v) Be proficient in computer applications;

(vii) Possess the qualifications set out in Chapter Six (6) of the Constitution of Kenya; and

(viii) Have served as Kadhi II for at least 3 years or in an equivalent position.

In addition, the candidate must possess interpersonal, drafting, negotiation, communication, supervisory, leadership/managerial skills as well as be a team player.

Duties and responsibilities

The successful candidates will be posted to a court station in the country.

Specific duties and responsibilities will include:

(i) Arbitration of disputes on inheritance, marriage and divorce among Muslim families;

(ii) Solemnizing and registering Muslim marriages;

(iii) Supervising pronunciation of Muslim divorces and registering them;

(iv) Signing of affidavits, declarations and agreements;

(v) Translating Arabic related documents;

(vi) Supervising the registries under him in consultation with the Magistrate in-charge; and

(vii) Keeping records of all arbitrations and submitting returns of registered marriages and divorces to the Chief Kadhi.

Position: Principal Kadhi I (2 Posts)

Job Ref: V/No.18/2011

Terms of Service: Permanent and Pensionable

Station: Various

Requirements for appointment

For appointment to the position of Principal Kadhi a candidate must:

(i) Possess a degree in Islamic Law or its equivalent from a recognized University/Institution;

(ii) Profess the Islamic faith;

(iii) Be able to effectively communicate in English, Kiswahili and Arabic;

(iv) Be of good conduct in accordance with the Islamic faith;

(v) Be proficient in computer applications;

(vi) Possess the qualifications set out in Chapter Six (6) of the Constitution of Kenya; and

(vii) Have served as Senior Kadhi for at least more than 3 years or in an equivalent position.

In addition, the candidate must possess interpersonal, drafting, negotiation, communication, supervisory, leadership/managerial skills as well as be a team player.

Duties and responsibilities

The successful candidates will be posted to specific court station(s) in the country.

He will supervise the other Kadhis under him.

Specific duties and responsibilities will include:

(i) Arbitration of disputes on inheritance, marriage and divorce among Muslim families;

(ii) Solemnizing and registering Muslim marriages;

(iii) Supervising pronunciation of Muslim divorces and registering them;

(iv) Signing of affidavits, declarations and agreements;

(v) Translating Arabic related documents;

(vi) Supervising the registries under him in consultation with the Magistrate in-charge; and

(vii) Keeping records of all arbitrations and submitting returns of registered marriages and divorces to the Chief Kadhi.

Position: Deputy Chief Kadhi (1 Post)

Job Ref: V/No.19/2011

Terms of Service: Permanent and Pensionable

Station: Various

This is the second highest position in the Kadhi’s establishment.

Requirements for appointment

For appointment to the position of Deputy Chief Kadhi a candidate must:

(i) Possess a degree in Islamic Law or its equivalent from a recognized University/Institution;

(ii) Profess the Islamic faith;

(iii) Be able to effectively communicate in English, Kiswahili and Arabic;

(iv) Be of good conduct in accordance with the Islamic faith; and

(v) Be proficient in computer applications.

(vi) Possess the qualifications set out in Chapter Six (6) of the Constitution of Kenya.

In addition, the candidate must possess excellent interpersonal qualities, drafting, negotiation, communication, supervisory, leadership/managerial skills as well as be a team player.

Duties and responsibilities

The successful candidate will deputize the Chief Kadhi of the country.

He shall also supervise the other Kadhis under him.

Specific duties and responsibilities will include:-

(i) Help in supervising the other Kadhis;

(ii) Arbitration of disputes on inheritance, marriage and divorce among Muslim families;

(iii) Solemnizing and registering Muslim marriages;

(iv) Supervising pronunciation of Muslim divorces and registering them;

(v) Signing of affidavits, declarations and agreements;

(vi) Translating Arabic related documents;

(vii) Supervising the registries under him in consultation with the Magistrate in-charge; and

(viii) Keeping records of all arbitrations and submitting returns of registered marriages and divorces to the Chief Kadhi;

(ix) Any other duty(ies) related to Kadhis assigned to him from time to time.

Interested and qualified persons are requested to make their applications by either filling in the
online Application for Employment forms JSC 2A (for public officers) or JSC 2 (for other applicants) available on the Judiciary website www.judiciary.go.ke/jobs.

So as to reach the Commission on or before 4th January, 2012 at 5.00 p.m.

The Judicial Service Commission is an Equal Opportunity Employer and selects candidates on merit, through fair and open competition from the widest range of eligible candidates.

The Secretary
Judicial Service Commission
The Supreme Court of Kenya
P.O. Box 30041-00100,
Nairobi

Universal Signs - Sales and Marketing Manager

Universal signs company is a medium sized sign company looking to fill the below position.

Sales and Marketing Manager

Responsibilities:

• To serve existing accounts/ Relationship Management
• New client sourcing/ Business Development
• Act as face of the company, ensuring that you present a professional image of the product in the minds of prospective clients.

Knowledge & Skill Requirements

• At least a Diploma from a recognised institution ( Those with a diploma in Sales& Marketing are encouraged to apply)
• At least One(1) year experience in Sales & Marketing of Signs & Signage.
• Age 25 years and above
• Should have a confident & outgoing personality
• Should be fluent in communication
• Computer literate
• Presentation skills

Starting Salary of Ksh. 25,000 with increment based on performance after 3 months probation

If you meet the above criteria, kindly send your resume only to hr.universalsignsltd@gmail.com by close of business 16th December 2011.

please note that applications received after the dead line will not be accepted.

Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted

Safaricom - Senior Voice Services Planning Engineer

We are pleased to announce the following vacancy in the VAS Technical Department within the Technical/IT Division.

In keeping with our current business needs, we are looking for a person who meets the criteria indicated below:

Senior Voice Services Planning Engineer

Ref: TECHNICAL/IT _SVSPE_DECEMBER_2011

Reporting to the Senior VAS Planning Manager; the holder of the position will be responsible for evaluation of new and existing hardware, planning & design for new solutions, implementation and integration of new hardware/software, project management, optimization of existing systems and internal process improvement.

Key Responsibilities

• Create key performance indicators for new products/services;
• Play a lead role in marketing proposals, product & services vendor evaluation process; weighted evaluation for new hardware, features and services;
• Design messaging network, improve & update network diagram when new elements are added; analyze VAS systems network against KPI;
• Minimize network and service impact for any change and schedule all the planned work;
• Plan for software and/or hardware upgrades to cater for network growth ;
• Create and update handover system configuration documentation after software/hardware upgrade;
• Configure data for new systems with vendor engineer and create/adopt necessary work instruction for existing systems;
• Perform S.W.O.T Analysis of projects and play a lead role in internal training and transference of skills and knowledge to Engineers and Technicians;
• Provide recommendation reports to Identify opportunities for improvement and optimization of existing services and create a tool/find out method to get statistical data from the system;
• Liaise with O&M to implement recommendations to improve system performance and success rate;
• Analyze the effect of a new/improvement change before & after project implementation;
• Development and management of Project Plans, activities and project staff;
• Build internal and external relationships with key customers and suppliers to deliver continuous quality solutions to business.

Minimum requirements

• Degree in either Telecommunications, Electronic Engineering or IT (Computing) – Operating systems, databases, system development, LAN design and configuration, TCP/IP;
• 3-4 years experience in telecommunication environment with VAS (voice and data) equipments 1 year experience as lead engineer on telecommunications related projects;
• Experience of GSM Intelligent Networks will be an added advantage.
• Experience with NGN networks for voice will be an added advantage.
• Experience with 3GPP protocols is essential.

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 Wednesday, 21st December, 2011.

The Senior Manager – Talent Acquisition
Safaricom Ltd
Nairobi

Via email to: hr@safaricom.co.ke