Atlas Copco Eastern Africa - Part Sales Engineer Job in Nairobi Kenya

Company presentation:

Atlas Copco Eastern Africa is Part of the Atlas Copco Group, an industrial group with world-leading positions in compressors, construction and mining equipment, power tools and assembly systems. The Group delivers sustainable solutions for increased customer productivity through innovative products and services.

Atlas Copco Eastern Africa is responsible for the sale, rental and aftermarket support for the complete range of Atlas Copco Products in Kenya, Uganda, Ethiopia, Sudan, Eritrea, Djibouti, Rwanda, Burundi, Mauritius, Madagascar and Seychelles. The Company has a staff complement of 73.

Learn more at www.atlascopco.com.

Part Sales Engineer

Functional area: Sales
Country of service: Kenya
City: Nairobi

Mission/Job description:

The successful candidate will have responsibility for sales of parts for Mining and Rock Excavation products including: determination of market pricing, sales forecasting, preparing customer proposals, order follow up and closing, stocking decisions and supply agreements.

A full job description will be given to the successful candidate.

Experience requirements:

• Hands on experience of service activities in mining and construction.
• Knowledge of maintenance planning and parts forecasting.
• Knowledge of stock management principles.
• Sales exposure for equipment or spare parts.

Educational/Knowledge requirements:

• University degree in engineering.
• Knowledge of Atlas Copco Mining and Rock Excavation equipment and their application
• IT knowledge - Including Microsoft office and ERP systems.

How to apply

Personnel manager: Paskalia Mumbua

Phone: +254 20 6605000 Pilot

Email: recruitment.acea@ke.atlascopco.com

Send Application To: recruitment.acea@ke.atlascopco.com

Last date to apply: 2012-02-24

Kenya Police - Boiler Attendant Job in Kenya

Office of the President

Provincial Administration and Internal Security

Kenya Police

Vacancies

Boiler Attendant

Job Group ‘D’

Salary Scale: Kshs.8819 x 438- 9257 x 464- 9721 pm

Terms of Service: Permanent & Pensionable

Number of Posts: Two (2)

Requirements for Appointment

For appointment to this grade, an Officer Must: -

• Have a Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) mean Grade ‘D’ plain or equivalent qualification from a recognized Institution;
• Boiler operators certificate from a recognized institution
• Thorough understanding of boiler operator and fuel handler duties and responsibilities
• Experience in the maintenance and operation of boilers
• Ability to read and interpret written orders, control gauges, manufacturers operation instruction books and to record boiler plant information
• Attended a First Aid certificate Course lasting not less than one (1) week from St. John Ambulance or the Kenya Institute of Highway and Building Technology (KIHBT) or any other recognized Institution

Duties and Responsibilities: -

The duties and responsibilities of the successful candidates will include the following: -

• Observes pressure, temperature, and draft meters on panel to verify specified operation of automatic combustion control systems, feed water regulators, stoker, Pulverizer and burners
• Turns valves and adjust controls to set specified fuel feed, draft openings, water levels, and steam pressure of boilers
• Observes boiler and auxiliary units to detect malfunctions/ possible breakdowns
• Makes repairs, such as changing burners and tightening pipes and fittings
• Test and treat boiler feed water, using specified chemicals
• Maintain log of meter and gauge readings and record data, such as water test results and quantity of fuel consumed
• Liaising with mechanics for boiler servicing
• Maintains oil heaters, pumps, oil storage facilities, and oil unloading equipment
• Making daily and weekly oil checks
• Maintaining the cleanliness of the plants.

Successful candidates will be deployed in any of the Training colleges within the Police Department.

The closing date for submission of application is on 5th.March, 2012

Completed application forms (PSC2) should be addressed and sent within twenty one (21) days from the date of this advertisement to:

The Commissioner of Police
Vigilance House
P.O. Box 30083-00100
Nairobi

F.J.Mugambi
For the Commissioner of Police

UNDP Kenya - Programme Officer - Democratic Governance and Human Rights Job in Kenya

UNDP Kenya would like to recruit a Programme Officer - Democratic Governance and Human Rights on a service contract (SB4).

Background

One of the five priority areas of focus under the GOK/UNDP Country Programme is ‘Fostering Democratic Governance.’

Under this programme area, UNDP seeks to strengthen the national capacity towards progressive and accelerated realization of human rights and deepened democratic governance.

UNDP works closely with both governmental and non-state actors in this regard. Particular emphasis is placed on gender equality and women’s empowerment.

The programme also contributes to a process which builds a culture of respect for the rule of law and promotes progressive realization of citizen-centred reforms in the public sector.

Furthermore, this component will also promote accountable and participatory development programming, policy formulation and implementation at the national and local levels.

The values that underpin the work of this component include respect for the rule of law, citizens’ responsibilities, gender equality, tolerance, and access to justice and the realization of human rights UNDP has been working with the Kenya National Commission on Human Rights, Ministry of Justice National Cohesion and Constitutional Affairs and other stakeholders, in implementing the Constitution.

The inclusion of the economic, social and cultural rights in the Constitution in addition to the civil and political rights provides the basis to support the duty bearers to understand their role in realization of these rights for the rights holders.

The Programme Officer will be based at UNDP Kenya offices and will work in liaison with the KNCHR Secretary and shall be responsible for management of UNDP-KNCHR project on ‘Supporting the realization of Human Rights and Access to Justice in Kenya’.

Position Information

Under the supervision of the Team Leader of the Governance Unit, and working closely with the other Governance team members, the Programme Officer will:

• Work in collaboration with the KNCHR Secretary in the day-to-day management of implementation of the project activities, as per the Project Work Plan.
• Planning, monitoring, reporting, financial management and evaluating the progress of the project as per the Project Work Plan and ensuring compliance with UNDP and/or Implementing Partners rules and regulations.
• Ensure coordination of the project implementation process with relevant stakeholders to ensure coherence, including their involvement in monitoring and evaluating project activities, joint field visits to enhance appreciation of the project’s work.
• Provide technical expertise into strategic planning of the project implementation process.
• In collaboration with the KNCHR Secretary, ensure preparation of project reviews and final evaluations, as well as audits, including action plans to implement audit recommendations.
• Engagement with key partners to influence policies and issues as relates to national cohesion, integration, reconciliation, peace building and conflict prevention, among other related issues.
• In collaboration with the KNCHR Secretary manage project communication and publicity and development of project documentation for the same.
• Ensure mainstreaming of relevant issues such as Gender, Human Rights Based Approach, Disability and Marginalized group issues among others in the implementation of the project.
• Undertake any other responsibilities as may be assigned in relation to this position, as well as perform other tasks as assigned by the Unit Team Leader or by UNDP Senior Management.

Qualifications

• At least a Masters Degree in Law, Political Science, Human Rights, Social Science, International Relations, Development studies or other relevant area.

Experience

• Five (5) years experience in management and implementation of development programmes in the area of governance, law and human rights;
• Experience in results based planning and financial planning;
• Experience in HRBA to programming;
• Good expertise and experience in gender mainstreaming;
• Good strategic thinking, together with strong analytical skills;
• Excellent communication skills.
• Ability to work with minimum supervision and in a multicultural setting.
• Familiarity with UNDP/UN and/or Government management/ financial procedures.

Application Procedure

Interested and qualified persons should apply on the UNDP Kenya e-Recruitment portal located on the UNDP Kenya website - http://www.ke.undp.org on or before 26 February 2012.

Select “e-Recruitment Portal” under “Operations/Human Resources”.

Applicants are required to fill and sign a Personal History Form (P11) Form and submit it together with their online application

Applications received via other means will not be accepted.

Additional considerations

1. Applications received after the deadline will not be considered.

2. UNDP will only be able to respond to those applications in which there is further interest.

“UNDP is an equal opportunity employer which strives to achieve overall balance in its staffing patterns”.

Site Agent Job in Kenya

A leading Construction company is looking for experienced & qualified persons to fill the position of Site Agent

Responsibilities

Responsible for timely and safe execution of the project(s) at site under strict time & cost schedules.

Prepare, review and cause to be approved the Project execution plan.

Develop procedures and schedules to ensure they are realistic and achievable.

Ensure timely placing of site requisition, delivery and secure storage of material.

Ensure periodic preparation, submission of acceptable certificates of payment to the Consultant / Engineer and ensure approval is granted as per contract terms.

Monitor progress of work, budgets, costs, schedules and take appropriate action.

Ensure that accurate, effective and timely site contractual documentation is maintained as per conditions of contract

Maintain effective communication with all concerned including employer, engineer, employees and neighbours.

Compile accurate daily, weekly and monthly site production reports and have them delivered to the required persons.

Manage the site, Supervise the teams, inspire the staff to ensure performance and objectives are met at highest productivity level.

Review work force adequacy, funding, plant utilization and project risks and take appropriate action.

Qualifications

• Bachelors of science in Civil Engineering
• Full registered Engineer with Minimum of 10 years experience in site design, management and construction.

If you meet the above requirements, please email your application letter and detailed C.V to: hrmengineering2012@gmail.com or to:-

Advertiser
P.O Box 1407-01000,
Thika

before Friday 24th February, 2012