Assistant Motor Assessor

A medium sized general insurance company in Nairobi requires,

Assistant Motor Assessor

Eligibility:

At least a Diploma in Automotive Engineering.

Relevant work experience in motor

Assessments will be an added advantage.

Please apply within 10 days by email to oi552010@gmail.com

Oxfam - Call for bids Hydro geological Assessments and Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) in Turkana County

Turkana Integrated Programme

Water, Sanitation and Hygiene Promotion for the Millennium Development Goals 2011 - 2014

Call for bids Hydro geological Assessments and Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) in Turkana County

Background

Turkana is the poorest county in Kenya, with 94.9% of the population below the absolute poverty line.

The District has amongst the lowest coverage levels for water and sanitation in Kenya, estimated to be as low as 15% and 9% respectively compared to the national average of 31% and 59% respectively.

In response to the above, Oxfam GB, along with partners (Practical Action and IRC), secured funding from the EU for a three year project, 2011 – 2014 for WASH interventions in Turkana to help in closing some of the identified gaps with the aim of contributing towards the achievement of the Millennium Development Goals.

In 40 targeted communities, 40 boreholes will be drilled in order to address need for safe water in the communities. The 40 boreholes will particularly benefit women and children who are traditionally responsible for collecting water and other domestic work.

Therefore Oxfam, IRC and Practical Action seek the services of a suitable consultant to carry out geophysical, hydro-geological assessments and Environmental Impact Assessments (EIA), the result of which will be used to establish the most suitable sites for drilling as well as the most suitable means of drilling to minimize environmental degradation.

Qualifications or Specialized Knowledge / Experience / Requirements

• Academic qualifications in geology, hydrogeology, water engineering and geophysics
• Academic qualifications in Environmental Studies, especially Environmental Impact Assessment
• Over 5 years experience of conducting Environmental Impact Assessments for ground water development projects
• Over five years experience in hydro-geological studies for borehole drilling
• Experience in conducting EIAs and successful hydro-geological studies in Arid and Semi Arid areas are essential.
• Interested consultants must be registered with Water Resources Management Authority (WRMA) and NEMA

Suitable consultants are invited to submit their technical and financial proposals to Oxfam.

Terms of Reference for the consultancy can be picked up from the Oxfam office in Nairobi at Atrium Building, at the corner of Lenana Road and Chaka Road, P.O. Box 40680, G.P.O Nairobi (00100) from 19th December 2011.

Proposal documents should be submitted in hard copies addressed to the Human Resources Manager, Oxfam GB Kenya Programme and clearly marked as: PROPOSAL FOR EIA AND HYDROGEOLOGICAL STUDIES IN TURKANA COUNTY.

Deadline of submission is Friday, 20th January 2012

City & Guilds Institute of London Regional Representative - Eldoret, Kenya

The City & Guilds Institute of London is an international awarding and accreditation body in the field of education and a leading provider of vocational qualifications, with more than 8500 centres in some 80 countries.

City & Guilds has been active ¡n Kenya for the past four decades and ¡s a well-established brand in the Kenyan educational environment in the field of vocational training.

In line with its strategic direction and to support its growth, City & Guilds wishes to appoint a Regional Representative to be based in Eldoret.

Responsibilities:

Reporting to the Country Manager for Eastern Africa & Indian Ocean Islands, you will be responsible for developing the day-to-day activities of City & Guilds, providing advice and support to existing affiliated training institutions, recruiting new training institutions and developing and maintaining good relationships with relevant stakeholders.

You will also have responsibilities for the North Rift, Western and Nyanza areas.

Candidate profile:

• Holder of at least a Bachelor degree or an equivalent.
• Have about 5 years work experience, preferably with a background in vocational education and training.
• Be self-motivated and results-driven.
• Have ability to work in a flexible manner and with remote reporting lines.
• Have ability to deal with business-to-business relationships. Experience in dealing with governmental stakeholders would be highly recommended.
• Be highly customer-orientated and quality-oriented.
• Be a creative problem solver.
• Have excellent communication and presentation skills.

Remuneration:

An attractive package, including a bonus scheme and other benefits, awaits the right candidate.

Application:

Interested candidates are invited to send their application and detailed CV, including their salary expectation, to the address below or by email to marketing@city-and-guilds-intl.org not later than 30 December 2011, quoting ‘Regional Representative, Eldoret’.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted

City & Guilds International EA Limited, 4th Floor,
IPS Building, Kimathi Street,
P.O Box 46038- 00100 GPO
Nairobi

Supply Chain Manager

We are a Construction and Engineering company based in Kenya with growing operations in South Sudan and Rwanda. We have interests in the Construction, Real Estate Development and Telecommunication sectors.

Our vision is to set new benchmarks in the industry through commitment to integrity and excellence.

We are looking to fill the position of a Supply Chain Manager who will be reporting to the Group Head of Finance.

The incumbent will undertake full responsibility for leading the Supply Chain Department and will be in-charge of all procurement and logistics functions of the company.

In order to be considered for this role, you must be able to demonstrate experience in managing and developing key supplier relationships, have hands-on experience in procurement and logistics, be able to formulate and implement procurement procedures, develop and manage strategies and have strong team leadership capabilities.

Qualifications & Requirements

• A Bachelors Degree in a business or other relevant course.
• A Masters Degree is an added advantage
• A Post graduate course in Procurement/Supplies and Logistics.
• Diploma in Project Management will be an added advantage
• MS Office proficiency especially in working with ERP’s preferably Pastel Evolution
• Minimum age of 30 years
• Candidate must have a minimum post-graduate experience of 7 years preferably in the FMCG, manufacturing or construction industry.
• Must be registered with CIPS, KISM or a similar body
• Experience in international procurement is an added advantage
• Candidate must have held a managerial position and is able to lead a team.
• Experience of managing suppliers and service providers in different fields
• Must have experience in setting up and implementing policies and procedures
• Excellent communications skills
• Excellent negotiation skills
• Excellent planning skills
• The candidate must be able to make decisions independently
• Ability to deliver under pressure and under minimum supervision
• High integrity and strong ethical values

We are offering an attractive remuneration and an opportunity for challenging career growth.

Apply via email to procurement.personnel@gmail.com to the attention of The Group Human Resource Manager, stating your current and expected remuneration by 31st December 2011.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted