Water Resources Management Authority - Chief Human Resource Officer and Chief Internal Auditor Jobs in Kenya

Water Resources Management Authority (WRMA) is a state corporation established in July 2005, under the provision of the Water Act 2002 of the Laws of Kenya.


The Authority is a non-profit, service oriented corporate body under the Ministry of Water and Irrigation. It is charged with the responsibility of providing leadership in the management of water resources countrywide. It is also subject to the State Corporations Act which guides all state corporations in Kenya.


The Authority wishes to fill the following vacant positions with dynamic, result-oriented and self-driven individuals


1. Chief Human Resource Officer


The Position


An officer at this level will be responsible to the Chief Executive Officer, for all Human Resource
management matters.


Key Responsibilities:


    Establishment and management of an efficient and effective, professional and sustainable Human Resource (HR) system;
    Overseeing and managing performance management and incentive systems;
    Formulating and overseeing implementation of Human resource strategies, policies and programmes/work plans;
    Establishing and monitoring staff training and development programmes;
    Ensuring implementation of computerized Human Resources Management infrastructure;
    Managing all industrial relations issues; and overseeing human resource provision of both technical and support services in WRMA.


Requirements for Appointment


For appointment to this grade, an officer must have;


Mandatory Requirements


    Served for at least four (4) years in the grade of Human Resource Management Officer or in a relevant and equivalent position;
    Bachelor’s degree in any of the following: Social Sciences such as Government, Sociology, Economics, Public or Business Administration, Human Resource or Personnel Management or any other relevant qualifications from a recognized institution;
    Master’s degree in Human Resource Management Development/Business Administration or its equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
    Attended a Management/Leadership course from a recognized Institution;
    Proficiency in Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint) and ability to use the Internet to obtain data and reference material.
    Membership of good standing to a relevant Professional Institution
    Indicate current and expected consolidated monthly salary


Desired Attributes


    Computer proficiency skills; and employment laws, interpretation and application of policies and procedures with a strong bias to compliance and quality
    Solution-focused and confident in operating within a dynamic and fast paced environment/team.
    Excellent communication skills (verbal and written), with the ability to provide clear and effective advice on a range of HR issues.
    Strong team player, collaborative, and capable of building effective relationships across all levels Commitment to promoting diversity and equality of opportunity in employment and an empathy with the Water Resources Management Authority values and objectives.
    Shown merit and ability in work performance and results


2. Chief Internal Auditor


The Position


An officer at this level will be responsible to the Chief Executive Officer and will be in charge of the overall operations and programmes of the audit unit in the Authority.


Key Responsibilities:


    Lead Development and Maintenance of Institution Risk Register
    Evaluation and implementation of audit reports;
    Reviewing audit working papers;
    Ensuring maintenance of high audit standards and overseeing adherence to plans, budgets and work schedules;
    Ensuring compliance with existing regulations, instructions and procedures in financial and other operations;
    Verifying and pre-auditing the Authority’s Accounts, statement of assets and liabilities, fund accounts and annual audited statements;
    Carrying out targeted investigations and heading special audit tasks; and preparing annual audit reports/returns for the Authority.


Requirement for Appointment


For appointment to this grade, an officer must: -


    Have served in the grade of an Internal Auditor or in a comparable and relevant position in the Public Sector for a minimum period of four (6) years;
    Have Bachelor’s Degree majoring in fields relevant to Audit Function such as Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, Mathematics, Statistics, Economics or any other relevant qualification from a recognized institution;
    Be a Certified Public Accountants (K), or an Associate of Certified Chartered Accountant;
    Certified Internal Auditor (CIA),or Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA),
    ICPACK Member of good standing
    Proficiency in Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint) and ability to use the Internet to obtain data and reference material
    Evidence of attending Senior Management Course
    Evidence of Risk Management Knowledge
    Indicate current and expected consolidated monthly salary


Interested candidates should submit a two page cover letter stating their overall suitability for the position and complete WRMA job application form to clearly address their ability to perform the key responsibilities to:


The Chief Executive Officer
Water Resource management Authority
P O Box 45250-00100
Nairobi


Email: recruitment@wrma.or.ke


Website:www.wrma.or.ke


People with disability and Female applicants are specifically encouraged to apply


Submission of these applications close on Friday March 23, 2012 at Noon


Kindly note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted

BBC Monitoring, Karen, Nairobi - Monitoring Journalist (Editorial) Job IN kENYA

BBC Monitoring’s Nairobi office is responsible for gathering news and information from the mass media across Africa and the Middle East around the clock. It also provides analyses, roundups, profiles and backgrounders on the key developments in the region.

We are seeking to engage an experienced editor with an excellent command of the English language and a second language, which may be Arabic, Somali, French or Tigrigna/Amharic, both written and spoken.

The successful candidate will need to demonstrate the ability to work under pressure as part of a team, and a willingness to work shifts, including nights and weekends. Ability to handle social media is a must.

Job Requirements

• Degree in journalism or mass communication from a recognized university
• At least three years professional experience
• Ability to demonstrate sharp editorial skills
• Excellent knowledge of news and international affairs
• Passion for regional affairs, especially Middle East, Sudan, Somalia, Horn of Africa
• Excellent social media and computer skills
• Excellent planning and coordination skills
• Excellent people and teamwork skills

Short-listed candidates will be required to sit editorial, language proficiency and general knowledge tests at our BBC Monitoring, Karen offices.

Successful candidates will later be invited for an interview.

To apply send a full CV and letter of application, illustrating in full your suitability for the job.

The deadline is 16 March 2012

You may email your CV and letter to eaujobs@mon.bbc.co.uk

BBC is an equal opportunities employer

Only short-listed candidates will be contacted

Aga Khan Education Service - Kenya Facilities Manager Job Vacancy

Aga Khan Education Service Kenya seeks a qualified, motivated individual to coordinate its facilities management activities for 11 schools in Kenya.

The role involves conducting regular inspections on all facilities, coordinating all repairs and maintenance works, overseeing cleaning and security services contracts, and managing contracts for all large facilities enhancement and repair works across the eleven schools.

Requirements: A Bachelor’s degree in Civil or Structural engineering as well as a Quantity Surveyor certification, knowledge of construction standards, laws and regulations is required.

Candidates should have at least five years’ experience in a similar role.

Interested applicants should submit their CV by Friday 16th March 2012 to:

The Aga Khan Education Service, Kenya
P.O. Box 41440-00100 Nairobi, Kenya
Tel: (0) 20 3747457, 3748013/4/9
Mobile: +254 (0) 734 647 457
Email: hr@akesk.org

Senior Project Manager Job in Kenya

A leading construction company in the region is seeking to recruit for the position of senior projects manager, who will be responsible for ensuring end to end successful delivery of the company’s services to clients, ensuring outcomes that are high quality, innovative and user friendly.

The successful job holder will primarily be based in Nairobi, with frequent travel within the region depending on job requirements.

Reporting to the General Manager, the candidate will have the overall responsibility of promoting and developing effective service to clients.

The job holder will also be accountable for the projects team.

Key responsibilities include:

• Planning and managing projects ensuring that they are delivered on time and on budget.
• Assessing client needs and relevance of specifications
• Ensuring that key decisions are made within the program guidelines and timelines;
• Overall client relationship management
• Providing regular briefings on status of projects to management
• Maintaining professionalism, delivering service, being available at all times while ensuring the company’s quality standards are met.

The successful job holder will hold a degree in building / civil construction and a minimum of 10 years work experience in a busy construction company or QS firm with a successful record and references of the same. Experience in Interior construction will be an added advantage.

Applications indicating how your experience matches the position requirements and attaching detailed CV indicating current position, salary and names, current fulltime telephone and contacts of three referees should be forwarded by email to tradingbuilders@gmail.com no later than 9th March 2012.

Only Shortlisted Applicants shall be contacted