Kengen - Property Manager

Kenya Electricity Generating Company Limited (KenGen) is the leading power producer in Kenya.

The company has embarked on a transformation program aimed at accelerating the expansion of its generation capacity and stabilizing the power situation in the country.

In order to sustain this process, KenGen is seeking to recruit a Property Manager to be incharge of its valued fixed assets

Based in Central Office (Stima Plaza) and reporting to the Company Secretary, Legal and Corporate Affairs Director, the ideal candidate should possess vast knowledge of procurement process and legal requirement relating to, acquisition, leasing, conveyancing administration, disposal, and continuity issues relating to property ownership and must have strong communication skills.

The Job

The jobholder will be responsible for ensuring timely acquisition of land rights and premises for effective delivery of projects and other utilities. He/she shall be responsible for ensuring a sound asset base for the company by securing title deeds and relevant ownership documentation.

In addition, the jobholder will ensure that the company operates within the law through compliance with procurement regulations, ensuring licenses are obtained appropriately, payment of Land Rent and Rates and approval of Building Plans are in place within approved timeframes in line with project time lines and corporate targets.

The Person

Ideal Candidate should be a holder of Bachelors Degree in Land Economics, must be registered by Institute of Surveyors of Kenya, Licensed to practice by Valuers Registration Board and Estate Agents Registration Board.

He/she must have at least least 10 years of relevant experience in senior management position handling conveyancing of land and valuation services.

Experience in negotiation skills during land acquisition will be desirable.

Detailed description of the jobs is posted on the web site.

Interested applicants should apply through www.kengen.co.ke

Closing date for applications is 27th January 2012

Egerton University Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Research and Extension) (Re-Advertisement)

Egerton University, the oldest institution of higher learning in Kenya, invites applications from suitably qualified and experienced individuals with excellent credentials to fill the above post.

Egerton University was founded in 1939 as Egerton Farm School and was upgraded to an Agricultural College in 1950.

In 1986, the Agricultural College became a Constituent College of the University of Nairobi. It was elevated to a University in 1987 through an Act of Parliament.

Since its inception, the University has registered significant expansion in student numbers, academic programmes and physical facilities.

Currently the University has a student population of 15000 and a staff no 1909 and consists of 2 campuses (Njoro and Nakuru Town).

Qualifications and Experience

The candidate should possess the following qualifications and experience:

• Be a Professor or Associate Professor of a recognized University with an earned PhD.
• At least 6 years of experience in senior academic and management positions (at the level of Senior Lecturer and above)
• Ability and leadership skills to effectively coordinate the research function in the University.
• Provision of research and academic leadership.
• Knowledgeable in strategic planning in research and educational development.
• Proven capacity to promote learning, teaching, research and development in a university.
• Knowledgeable in national laws and policies in education.
• Be of highest ethical standards, integrity and professionalism.
• Should have published widely in internationally refereed journals and show evidence of attracting research grants/funds.

Duties and Responsibilities

Working under the general direction of the Vice Chancellor the successful applicant shall:

• Have the overall responsibility of direction, organization and administration of research programmes in the University.
• Ensure that the University Senate is properly advised in the development of research programmes in conformity to ethical standards and legally recognized professional bodies.
• Ensure effective accountability to the Vice Chancellor for the proper management of the Division of Research & Extension.
• Responsible for promoting and coordinating research, scientific publications, innovation, extension and technology transfer to industry business community.
• Mobilize and solicit financial support for research and community extension through fundraising activities from industry, business companies and donor organizations.
• Maintain collaboration and linkages with both local and international institutions of higher learning for academic research and innovation programmes.
• Coordinate workshops and seminars on outreach programmes on technology transfer.
• Promote knowledge dissemination to meet the needs of the University and the community through publications and exhibitions.

Terms and Conditions of Service

Terms and conditions of Service are performance based and include competitive salary, house
allowance and other allowances.

In addition the Deputy Vice-Chancellor will be entitled to the following benefits:

• Medical cover as per University Medical Scheme
• Leave Allowance
• A Chauffer driven official car
• A gratuity of 31% of basic salary at the end of the contract

The contract for this position will be on a five-year term and the successful candidate shall be eligible for re-appointment upon the expiry of the contract subject to satisfactory performance.

A comprehensive CV that contains details of the current remuneration, names, addresses and e-mail addresses of three referees must accompany the application.

Applications should be sent through registered mail and marked:
“POST OF DVC R&E” addressed to:

The Secretary (Vice-Chancellor)
Egerton University Council
P.O. Box 536-20107
Njoro-Kenya
Tel. +254 051 2217810
Fax 254-051-2217827
vc@egerton.ac.ke

Those who had applied should not re-apply

The closing date is Friday, January 27th, 2012 at 5.00 p.m.

Canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification.

Egerton University is ISO 9001:2008 Certified

Care of Creation Kenya - Administrative Assistant - Kijabe, Kenya

The mission of Care of Creation Kenya is to pursue a God-centered response to the environmental crisis in Africa which brings glory to the Creator, advances the cause of Christ, and leads to a transformation of the people and the land that sustains them.

To accomplish this mission, Care of Creation Kenya (CCK) is seeking to employ a qualified individual for the following position:

Job Title: Administrative Assistant

Location: Kijabe (Care of Creation Kenya office at Moffat Bible College)

Reports To: The Executive Director

General Summary:

This person will facilitate effective communication between program staff and amongst program partners and beneficiaries while providing competent administrative and financial oversight for the organization.

Essential Qualifications

• Mature Christian
• Unquestioned personal integrity
• Excellent administrative skills
• Excellent communication skills (both orally and written)
• Strong book-keeping / accounting skills and knowledge of payroll requirements
• Strong computer proficiency (including Word, Excel, Outlook, Quickbooks, etc.)
• Must be a self starter who takes initiative, requires little supervision, and who identifies how to advance program goals when administrative tasks are not pressing
• Minimum grade of C+ in the Kenya Certificate of Secondary Examination
• Diploma or Higher Diploma in Business Administration or Office Management

Preferred Qualifications

• Past experience in working for a Christian NGO
• Age 25 years or older

Key Responsibilities and Duties

Office Administration and Communication

• Facilitate the efficiency of verbal and email communication between staff members and with schools, farmers, communities, or other CCK partners.
• Clearly articulate the vision and ministry of CCK to visitors and partners as needed.
• Assist in the planning, organizing, and coordination of training seminars or other activities of the Executive Director.
• Be able to maintain and update inventories, databases, format tables, produce reports, etc.
• Maintain proper records for CCK programs and personnel
• Maintain CCK office and supplies
• Perform administrative tasks in Nairobi as required

Finance

• Maintain an accurate book-keeping and filing system to account for all financial matters
• Coordinate and implement office services such as payroll
• Monitor balances and conduct needed banking, including payments to NHIF, NSSF, PAYE, etc.
• Manage day-to-day functioning of the finance system including cash disbursements, the issuing of receipts, etc.
• Produce financial reports

Application Procedure

1) Submit a letter of intent to apply for this position that summarizes both your educational and work history. Also summarize why you feel you are a good candidate for this position. Include with this letter a copy of your CV.

2) Submit a written description of your personal testimony and experience as a Christian.

3) Review CCK’s website (http://kenya.careofcreation.net/ ) and submit a written explanation of why you want to work for Care of Creation Kenya.

4) Provide FOUR references, including TWO references from former employers, and TWO character references. Include their telephone numbers and email addresses.
Note: The organization prefers that you submit your application materials electronically to the director at this address: Craig@careofcreation.org.

Application deadline: February 6th, 2012

IT Sales Executive

Job Vacancy: IT Sales Executive

Our client is looking for a sales person with an IT background.

He/she will be selling and marketing IT products and services.

Job Tasks

• Create product awareness and increase sales
• Meet clients and introduce company products and services
• Meet set sales targets
• Accompany Pre-sales Engineers to client pitches
• Prepare and send out tenders and proposals

Requirements:

• Sales and Marketing experience within the IT industry
• Must have a proven IT sales history
• Excellent communication skills
• Must be able to grasp and explain technical aspects of the products and services to technical and non-technical audiences
• A Degree/Diploma in Sales and Marketing/IT especially the BBIT - Bachelor of Business and Information Technology

How to apply:

Please send your CV and Application letter together with your current and expected salary to recruitment@fanisi.net by January 20th, 2012.

Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted