Graphics Designers

We are looking for three graphics designers who can work independently after the assignment was given.

They must have 3 years experience in similar field.

Interested persons can mail cv to sales@connate.co.ke

KWS - Strategy & Change Deputy Director, Head of Administration, Corporation Secretary, Legal Officer and Architect

Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS) is a State Corporation whose responsibility is to manage and conserve wildlife in Kenya.

The Service seeks to recruit dynamic, innovative and experienced individuals to fill the following positions at its Headquarters.

1. Deputy Director Strategy & Change

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Reporting to the Director, the position holder will work across the divisions and on a corporate level, advising, leading and supporting strategy development, implementation, strategy performance monitoring and reporting, service improvement and change management initiatives.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Working with stakeholders to manage strategy changes
• Working collaboratively with the supervisory team to develop and implement business strategy ensuring key deliverables are met
• Providing support in translating forecasts into operational plans and targets
• Continually reviewing and aligning the Planning & Strategy structure to deliver cost effective performance and drive continuous improvement and increased productivity
• Maintain effective corporate intelligence.
• Leads the departments within the Division: Marketing, Corporate communications and Quality Assurance.

Job Requirements

• MBA degree with a bias in Strategic Management and Organizational Development from a recognized institution.
• Experience in formulating and driving long term strategic plans, strategies and roadmaps.
• Experience of leading, managing, motivating and developing teams to achieve business objectives
• At least five (5) years’ experience in a Management position.
• Strong business acumen.
• Possession of valid Certificate of Good Conduct obtained from the CID

2. Head of Administration

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Reporting to the Deputy Director Finance and Administration, the overall responsibility for the successful candidate will be to ensure provision of effective and efficient administrative services.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Formulating and reviewing policies related to administration functions.
• Ensuring insurance policies and related services are acquired.
• Ensuring offices, office equipment/furniture and supplies are provided.
• Ensuring grounds are maintained and utilities provided.
• Coordinating and liaising with service providers in relation to outsourced services
• Developing and implementing disposal plan for obsolete, unusable stores & equipment and recommending appropriate disposal procedures on disposable assets to the Board of Survey.
• Ensuring stores and supplies manuals for all KWS Divisions, Sections and Stations are prepared and supplied.
• Ensuring work plans, budgets and AIE controls are prepared
• Ensuring timely maintenance of Institutional buildings; residential and non-residential.

Job Requirements

• Degree in Business Administration or its equivalent
• MBA is an added advantage
• Communication, interpersonal, analytical and problem solving skills are essential.
• IT skills.
• Must be a member of a professional body.
• At least five (5) years experience in Management position, three (3) of which must be in administration function.
• Possession of valid Certificate of Good Conduct obtained from the CID

3. Corporation Secretary

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Reporting to the Director, the overall responsibility will be to ensure effective and efficient management of corporate affairs and compliance with enabling legal matters and other relevant legislations.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Advising the board and management on all legal matters
• Ensuring that the corporation complies with statutory and other regulatory requirements
• Representing the Service in Court and arbitrations as may be required
• Coordinating all litigations in liaison with the Attorney General’s Chambers, Government Ministries and external lawyers
• Drawing and processing legal notices and other gazettements that are issued under the requirements of the Wildlife (Conservation and Management) Act
• Preparing Board business and maintaining proper records of Board’s proceedings
• Keeping safe custody of Corporate Seal and security documents
• Preparing and vetting of contracts
• Coordinating the review of laws, by-laws and regulations relating to the organization

Job Requirements

• Bachelor of laws degree from a recognized institution.
• Masters is an added advantage
• Post graduate Diploma in Law and Advocate of the High court.
• Report writing, communication, interpersonal, analytical and problem solving skills are essential.
• IT skills.
• Must be a member of a professional body.
• Five (5) years working experience in a similar institution.
• Possession of valid Certificate of Good Conduct obtained from the CID

4. Legal Officer

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Reporting to the Corporation Secretary, the overall responsibility will be handling of legal and secretarial matters within the organization

Duties and Responsibilities

• Participating in drawing and vetting of contracts, leases.
• Liaison with external lawyers on court cases for or against the company.
• Ensuring company cases are defended before the courts successfully
• Compiling information and evidence on cases
• Participating in negotiations of treaties and contracts between the company and other parties/organizations.
• Providing legal opinions/advice and reports on legal matters as required.
• Interpreting legal instruments and statutes.
• Participating in filing and maintenance court proceedings
• Safe custody of company documents, other records and securities
• Negotiating disputes with customers and other parties with a view to settling them out of court

Job Requirements

• Bachelor of Laws degree from a recognized institution
• Post graduate Diploma in Law and Advocate of the High court.
• Three (3) years working experience in a large institution.
• Possession of valid Certificate of Good Conduct obtained from the CID

5. Architect

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Reporting to the Head of Building and Fences Department, the overall responsibility for the successful candidate will be to provide architectural designs and drafting services.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Prepare architectural plans; provide information regarding design, structure specifications, materials, color, equipment, estimated costs, and construction time.
• Consult with client to determine functional and spatial requirements of structure.
• Direct activities of workers engaged in preparing drawings and specification documents.
• Plan layout of projects.
• Prepare contract documents for building contractors.
• Prepare scale drawings.
• Conduct periodic on-site observation of work during construction to monitor compliance with plans.
• Prepare operating and maintenance manuals and reports.

Job Requirements

• BSc. Architectural Engineering or equivalent
• Diploma in Architecture
• Certification in Auto-Aided Design
• Must be a Registered Engineer
• Possession of valid Certificate of Good Conduct obtained from the CID

Interested and suitably qualified individuals should forward their applications enclosing copies of their academic and professional certificates, copy of ID card, detailed CV indicating work experience, current remuneration and employer, daytime telephone contact – both office and mobile, names, addresses and emails of three (3) referees, to reach the undersigned not later than 19th January, 2012.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Director
Kenya Wildlife Service
P. O. Box 40241 - 00100
Nairobi.

International Potato Center - Research Assistant

International Potato Center (CIP)

Research Assistant – Specialist in Rapid Multiplication Technologies of Potatoes - National Scientist Position

The International Potato Center (CIP) is seeking to recruit a Research Assistant for conducting applied research and backstopping of rapid multiplication technologies of potatoes, to be based in Nairobi, Kenya.

The Center: CIP is a not-for-profit international agricultural research-for-development organization with a focus on potato, sweetpotato, and Andean roots and tubers.

The Position: The research assistant will be in-charge of implementing research on in-vitro and minituber multiplication technologies, organize the production of in-vitro and minitubers as requested by public and private partner institutions.

The RA should be committed to using research for development in a complex cooperative environment of research and development partners. The work will require frequent travel within Sub-Saharan Africa.

Duties and responsibilities

• The research assistant will be responsible for the technical backstopping in construction and management of different Rapid Multiplication Technologies for potatoes.
• The candidate will be responsible for the data management related to the establishment of a regional potato genebank
• Documentation of germplasm evaluation
• Regular documentation and publication of research findings.

Selection Criteria

• Master’s degree in Agronomy, Phytopathology, Agricultural-Engineering or Agro-Biotechnology;
• At least two years experience with clonally propagated crops, preferably potatoes
• Experience or good knowledge of, tissue-culture laboratories, aeroponics or hydroponics in terms of construction, technical maintenance and crop management
• Experience with data management and scientific publications;
• Excellent knowledge of data management and statistical software programs;
• Demonstrated success in working with multi-disciplinary teams and partnerships in research or project implementation;
• Excellent social skills, collaborative style, and ability to multi-task effectively;
• Proactive, innovative and creative attitudes;
• Willingness to travel within the region (estimated 30% of time);
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English are required.
• Knowledge of Kiswahili preferred
• Must be a Kenyan citizen or permanent resident of Kenya

Conditions: The position will be based in Nairobi, Kenya. Employment contract will be for a one-year term with a three month probation period. The position is renewable subject to availability of funds.

Applications: Applicants should apply by email, sending a cover letter summarizing their relevance to this position, a full C.V. and the names and contact information of three referees knowledgeable about the candidate’s professional qualifications and work experience to cip-nbo@cgiar.org copied to Elmar Schulte-Geldermann (e.schultegeldermann@cgiar.org).

The reference name of the position should be clearly marked on the subject line of the email message.

Screening of applications will begin on 16 January 2012 and will continue until the post is filled.

CIP seeks diversity and gender balance in its staff.

Women and particularly urged to apply.

To learn more about CIP please visit www.cipotato.org

Bridge International Academies - Construction Project Assistant – Payments, Budgeting & Reporting -

Construction Project Assistant – Payments, Budgeting & Reporting

Location: Nairobi, Kenya

Position: 1

About Bridge International Academies

Bridge International Academies is a for-profit startup company revolutionizing education across Africa with a unique business model. The company runs a large-scale network of low-cost primary schools in Kenya that significantly outperforms other primary schools in the same areas because of our "school in a box" systems.

Our schools profitably deliver this high-quality education for less than $4 per child per month, which enable the schools to cover all their costs and create a profitable central organization at scale. We have launched 37 schools in Kenya, will double in size in the next 6 months, and plan to rapidly scale the company to serve more than 1 million students across continent

About this position

Bridge International Academies is looking for a Construction Project Assistant who will be responsible for providing efficient services in monitoring payment requirements and facilitating timely and coherent payments processing for multiple construction projects.

Ability to deal with hands on issues as well as participate in helpful discussions that would lead to significant improvement of payment processes will be key to success in this position. This is a key position within the construction department with regular consultation with staff in the finance department.

Responsibilities of the Construction Project Assistant- Payments, Budgets and reporting

1. Collate payments documentation from all construction site supervisors, review these with supervisors and ensure all required steps and attachments are complied with
2. Prepare weekly payments projections for approval by head of construction and head of finance
3. Generate and keep track of payment certificates to ensure only completed work, delivered and certified materials and approved documents are submitted for payment.
4. Work closely with construction supervisors and head of department to improve day to day management of payments documentation and procedures
5. Follow up with finance to ensure payments for materials and labour contractors are made in a timely manner and records update promptly in the financial system
6. Reconcile payments to project budgets and supplier accounts and make notes for corrective actions and process improvement
7. Make occasional field visits together with construction teams to observe processes, ascertain work done and gain knowledge to enhance the entire finance value chain around construction processes in the company
8. Assist construction department to come up with construction and cash flow budgets and monitor actual performance against the agreed budgets and cash flows
9. Prepare weekly reports on work flow versus payments to ensure visibility and quick resolution of payment delays or problems that could compromise timely construction completion
10. Prepare monthly financial reports for review with head of construction and head of finance
11. Initiate process improvement initiatives for review with head of construction and head of finance especially around filing, process clarity, feedback and financial analysis
12. Assist in external and internal audit of construction payment cycles and routines
13. Assist in departmental budgeting and analysis
14. Any other duties that may be delegated to you by the head of construction

About You

• 2-3 years experience in a busy accounting environment with extensive experience in payment processing for multiple suppliers and contractors
• Exposure within a construction/project environment is essential
• Hands on skills in preparation of cashflows, budgets and financial reports for senior management
• Energetic and confident person with ability to work consistently with minimal supervision while producing high quality work and resolving payment issues effectively and in a timely manner
• Good skills with computer applications especially excel and word applications
• Basic to good working knowledge of Microsoft Dynamics (Navision ERP) or any other accounting software will be helpful
• Ability to work with construction and project staff and guiding them on payment issues
• Must possess good secondary education and intermediate accounting qualifications-CPA 2 or equivalent
• Must be an honest and ethical person with good references from previous employers
• Good written and verbal communication skills. Proficiency in spoken Swahili will be an advantage
• Good time management and planning skills
• Ability to meet deadlines consistently.

Reporting structure

The position reports to the head of construction with a dotted line to Head of Finance.

You can apply and view detailed job requisitions on the Careers page at

www.bridgeinternationalacademies.com