Republic of Kenya
The Judiciary
The Judicial Service Commission
The Judicial Service Commission of Kenya invites applications from qualified persons for the following position in the Judiciary.
Vacancies for the Office of Judge of the Industrial Court
15 Posts
Ref : V/No.1/2012.
Terms of Service: Constitutional Office.
Period of Service: Retirement at the age of 70 years with an election to retire on attaining the age of 65 years.
Functions: A Judge of the Employment and Labour Relations Court shall serve in any Employment and Labour Relations Court station in Kenya and shall exercise the following functions:
(a) Have unlimited original jurisdiction in disputes relating to employment and labour relations;
(b) Have jurisdiction to determine the question whether a right or fundamental freedom in the Bill of Rights in the Kenya Constitution,2010, in employment and labour relations has been denied, violated, infringed or threatened;
(c) Have jurisdiction to hear appeals from decisions of tribunals of competent jurisdiction in disputes relating to employment and labour relations;
(d) Have jurisdiction to hear and determine any question respecting the interpretation of the Constitution in employment and labour relations including the determination of –
(i) The question whether any law is inconsistent with, or is in contravention of the Constitution;
(ii) The question whether anything said to be done under the authority of the Constitution or of any other law is inconsistent with, or is in contravention of the Constitution;
(iii) Any matter relating to constitutional powers of State organs in respect of county Government and any matter relating to the constitutional relationship between the levels of Government; and
(iv) A question relating to conflict of laws under Article 191 of the Constitution.
(v) Any other jurisdiction, original or appellate, conferred by any legislation in employment and labour relations.
Constitutional and statutory requirements for appointment
For appointment to the position of Judge of the Employment and Labour Relations Court, applicants must posses the following qualifications: -
(a) At least ten (10) years’ experience as a Superior Court Judge or professionally qualified Magistrate; or
(b) At least ten (10) years’ experience as a distinguished academic or legal practitioner or such experience in other relevant legal field; or
(c) Held the qualification specified in paragraphs (a) and (b) for a period amounting, in aggregate, to ten (10) years.
Notes:
i. The experience may have been gained in Kenya or in any other Country with a common law jurisdiction;
ii. Experience in employment and labour relations will be an added advantage;
(d) Be of high moral character, integrity and impartiality. In addition, the applicants must demonstrate a high degree of professional competence, communication skills, fairness, good temperament, good judgment in both legal and life experiences and commitment to public and community service.
The appointments shall be made in accordance with Article 166 (1) (b) as read with Article 162 (2) (a) and (3) of the Constitution of Kenya, 2010.
Interested and qualified persons are invited to make their applications by forwarding the
following: -
1. A letter of application.
2. A detailed and updated curriculum vitae summarizing the applicant’s bio-data including, background information, (such as community service, financial discipline, pro bono activity, involvement as a party in litigation and involvement in political activity including any financial contribution to any political party/parties and criminal record) legal practice/engagement for the last five (5) years, three (3) professional referees and two (2) character references who can verify and comment on the applicant’s past and present employment.
3. Completed Application for Employment Forms in triplicate – JSC 2A (for public officers) or JSC 2 (for other applicants).
4. Five (5) samples of any writings by the applicant, including but not limited to judgments, scholarly writings, legal publications or written submissions in legal proceedings that the applicant has authored/written.
5. The applicant’s three (3) recent coloured passport size photographs.
6. Declaration of income, assets and liabilities as at the time of making the application, using the prescribed form (The Declaration of Income, Assets and Liabilities Form JSC 2b). For those who are in Government employment, attach copies of return of declaration of income, assets and liabilities and for those in private practice attach income tax returns, for the last three (3) years.
7. Certified copies of testimonials and professional certificates and academic transcripts.
To: The Secretary,
Judicial Service Commission,
P.O. Box 30041 – 00100, Nairobi.
Email: jscsecretariat@judiciary.go.ke
The JSC 2A and JSC 2 and the Declaration of Income, Assets and Liabilities forms are available free of charge at the Commission’s secretariat, Room 65A at the Supreme Court of Kenya Building, Nairobi during office hours.
The forms can also be downloaded from the Judiciary’s Website – www.judiciary.go.ke.
Only short listed and successful candidates will be contacted.
Canvassing in any form will lead to automatic disqualification.
The Judicial Service Commission is an Equal Opportunity Employer and selects candidates on merit, through fair and open competition, from the widest range of eligible candidates.
Secretary,
Judicial Service Commission.
Update: The deadline for submission of applications for the position of Judge of the Industrial Court has been extended for a further 14 days effective 20th March 2012 to 3rd April, 2012.
The other content of the said advertisements remain unchanged
Tuesday, 20 March 2012
The People’s Republic of China 45 full scholarships to Kenyans for the 2012/2013 academic year
Republic of Kenya
Ministry of Higher Education Science and Technology,
The Peoples Republic of China
Scholarships for Year 2012 / 2013
The People’s Republic of China is offering 45 full scholarships to Kenyans for undergraduate and postgraduate for the 2012/2013 academic year.
Ten (10) of the scholarships are for bachelors, Twenty (20) for masters and Fifteen (15) are PhD programmes.
The Areas of study are in the field of Engineering, Sciences, Technology and Medicine.
Eligibility
Applicants must meet the following conditions:
A. Undergraduate
Minimum KCSE Mean Grade of B (plain).
Not more than 25 years of age.
Strong grades on the major subjects that are key to the specialty preferred
Completed Secondary Education in the last three (3) years.
Has KCSE certificate
B. Post Graduate
Are serving the country in the public sector.
Completed two (2) years of continuous public service since their last degree studies.
Graduated with a Bachelor’s degree of at least Upper Second class honors level.
PhD, applicants must have a relevant Master’s Degree.
Are below 35 years for Masters and 40 years for PhD
Application Procedure
Preliminary application forms are obtainable from the Ministry of Higher Education, Science and Technology offices at Telposta Towers, 27th floor, Room 2702.
The application forms can also be downloaded from the Ministry’s website: www.scienceandtechnology.go.ke.
Masters and PhD applicants should submit their application forms through their heads of departments.
Completed application forms with attached certified photocopies of ID, academic/professional certificates, transcripts, birth certificate, other testimonials and a proposal (for PhD applicants) in the area of study should be sent to:
Director Higher Education,
Ministry of Higher Education Science and Technology,
P. O. Box 9583 -00200,
Nairobi
Or delivered to: Telposta Towers, 27th floor room 2702
The application forms should reach the Ministry not later than 27th March 2012.
Director Higher Education
For: Permanent Secretary
Ministry of Higher Education Science and Technology,
The Peoples Republic of China
Scholarships for Year 2012 / 2013
The People’s Republic of China is offering 45 full scholarships to Kenyans for undergraduate and postgraduate for the 2012/2013 academic year.
Ten (10) of the scholarships are for bachelors, Twenty (20) for masters and Fifteen (15) are PhD programmes.
The Areas of study are in the field of Engineering, Sciences, Technology and Medicine.
Eligibility
Applicants must meet the following conditions:
A. Undergraduate
Minimum KCSE Mean Grade of B (plain).
Not more than 25 years of age.
Strong grades on the major subjects that are key to the specialty preferred
Completed Secondary Education in the last three (3) years.
Has KCSE certificate
B. Post Graduate
Are serving the country in the public sector.
Completed two (2) years of continuous public service since their last degree studies.
Graduated with a Bachelor’s degree of at least Upper Second class honors level.
PhD, applicants must have a relevant Master’s Degree.
Are below 35 years for Masters and 40 years for PhD
Application Procedure
Preliminary application forms are obtainable from the Ministry of Higher Education, Science and Technology offices at Telposta Towers, 27th floor, Room 2702.
The application forms can also be downloaded from the Ministry’s website: www.scienceandtechnology.go.ke.
Masters and PhD applicants should submit their application forms through their heads of departments.
Completed application forms with attached certified photocopies of ID, academic/professional certificates, transcripts, birth certificate, other testimonials and a proposal (for PhD applicants) in the area of study should be sent to:
Director Higher Education,
Ministry of Higher Education Science and Technology,
P. O. Box 9583 -00200,
Nairobi
Or delivered to: Telposta Towers, 27th floor room 2702
The application forms should reach the Ministry not later than 27th March 2012.
Director Higher Education
For: Permanent Secretary
Safaricom Graduate Management Engineer Job in Kenya
We are pleased to announce the following vacancy in the Director Technology Office within the Technology Division.
In keeping with our current business needs, we are looking for a person who meets the criteria indicated below:
Graduate Management Engineer
Ref: TECHNICAL_GME
In line with the business need to fast-track and develop qualified engineers, the holder of the position will go through an 11 month rotation program in all divisions within Safaricom.
The rotation will expose the individual through a combination of functional exposure, work assignments, project management and formal training with an aim of making innovative suggestions and/or recommendations on assigned projects in an effort to improve the business while maintaining compliance with ISO standards.
Key responsibilities will be to:
Work Assignments on Rotation - Undertake various projects and work assignments with an aim of:
Continuously improving operations processes & procedures in the business during the rotation;
Enhancing the compliance of policies and procedures to ISO standards;
Preparing and update of all business data accumulated during projects/tasks;
Analysis and advice on requirements and impact of introducing new services and technologies to assigned projects;
Innovation – Critique internal mechanisms & work processes with an aim of:
Identifying policy and process shortcomings and/or loopholes during the rotation programme and give value-adding recommendations;
Providing innovative suggestions of handling various business needs/processes and challenge policy where necessary;
Minimum Requirements:
Graduated between 2011-2012 in B.Sc./B.Tech (1st class or 2nd Upper Honors) degree in Electrical/Electronics engineering, Industrial Engineering, Computer engineering with bias towards telecommunications;
If you feel that you are up to the challenge and posses the necessary qualification and experience please send your resume and application letter indicating your experience and why you are the most suitable candidate for the role clearly quoting the job title to the address below.
The deadline for application is 26th March 2012.
The Senior Manager – Talent Acquisition
Safaricom Ltd
Nairobi
Via E-mail to hr@safaricom.co.ke
In keeping with our current business needs, we are looking for a person who meets the criteria indicated below:
Graduate Management Engineer
Ref: TECHNICAL_GME
In line with the business need to fast-track and develop qualified engineers, the holder of the position will go through an 11 month rotation program in all divisions within Safaricom.
The rotation will expose the individual through a combination of functional exposure, work assignments, project management and formal training with an aim of making innovative suggestions and/or recommendations on assigned projects in an effort to improve the business while maintaining compliance with ISO standards.
Key responsibilities will be to:
Work Assignments on Rotation - Undertake various projects and work assignments with an aim of:
Continuously improving operations processes & procedures in the business during the rotation;
Enhancing the compliance of policies and procedures to ISO standards;
Preparing and update of all business data accumulated during projects/tasks;
Analysis and advice on requirements and impact of introducing new services and technologies to assigned projects;
Innovation – Critique internal mechanisms & work processes with an aim of:
Identifying policy and process shortcomings and/or loopholes during the rotation programme and give value-adding recommendations;
Providing innovative suggestions of handling various business needs/processes and challenge policy where necessary;
Minimum Requirements:
Graduated between 2011-2012 in B.Sc./B.Tech (1st class or 2nd Upper Honors) degree in Electrical/Electronics engineering, Industrial Engineering, Computer engineering with bias towards telecommunications;
If you feel that you are up to the challenge and posses the necessary qualification and experience please send your resume and application letter indicating your experience and why you are the most suitable candidate for the role clearly quoting the job title to the address below.
The deadline for application is 26th March 2012.
The Senior Manager – Talent Acquisition
Safaricom Ltd
Nairobi
Via E-mail to hr@safaricom.co.ke
F&B Cost Controller and Purchasing Manager Jobs in Kenya
A leading 5 star hotel located in Nairobi has the following employment vacancies:
F&B Cost Controller
In charge of all aspects of F&B Cost Control section of the finance department.
Prepare daily Food and Beverage cost reports
Costing of all issues and transfer for adjustment
Daily bars stock take.
Process daily reports by outlet.
Organize month-end stock take
Ensure regular spot checks in the outlets and main store.
Menu costing and portion controls
Ensure all variances are investigated and addressed adequately
Keep proper controls during functions
Tallying of captain orders with guest checks.
Production of daily, weekly and monthly reports to management.
Purchasing Manager
In charge of all aspects of purchasing section of the finance department.
Oversee operations management in purchasing functions
Procurement of best product at best price
Ensure timely delivery of required supplies
Schedule purchase and delivery for optimum hotel performance.
Maintain stores par stocks and avoid stock-outs
Analysis of the supply market
Sourcing and vetting of suppliers
Ensure suppliers’ conformity with Delivery Notes, invoices and quality
Spot-checking deliveries against orders
Ensure proper documentation for references
Production of weekly and monthly reports to management.
Only Diploma and Degree holders from reputable institutions will be considered for interviews.
Interested and qualified candidates with 3 years experience to send their CVs to peterkihara@ymail.com before 23rd March 2012
F&B Cost Controller
In charge of all aspects of F&B Cost Control section of the finance department.
Prepare daily Food and Beverage cost reports
Costing of all issues and transfer for adjustment
Daily bars stock take.
Process daily reports by outlet.
Organize month-end stock take
Ensure regular spot checks in the outlets and main store.
Menu costing and portion controls
Ensure all variances are investigated and addressed adequately
Keep proper controls during functions
Tallying of captain orders with guest checks.
Production of daily, weekly and monthly reports to management.
Purchasing Manager
In charge of all aspects of purchasing section of the finance department.
Oversee operations management in purchasing functions
Procurement of best product at best price
Ensure timely delivery of required supplies
Schedule purchase and delivery for optimum hotel performance.
Maintain stores par stocks and avoid stock-outs
Analysis of the supply market
Sourcing and vetting of suppliers
Ensure suppliers’ conformity with Delivery Notes, invoices and quality
Spot-checking deliveries against orders
Ensure proper documentation for references
Production of weekly and monthly reports to management.
Only Diploma and Degree holders from reputable institutions will be considered for interviews.
Interested and qualified candidates with 3 years experience to send their CVs to peterkihara@ymail.com before 23rd March 2012
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