East African Community Secretariat: Senior Technical Specialist Job in Tanzania

Senior Technical Specialist 

(Early Warning) (1 Post) - (REF: EAC/HR/O36)

Grade :  P2 Equivalent
Reports to : Early Warning Expert
Organ/Institution: East African Community Secretariat
Station : EAC Secretariat Headquarters, Arusha, Tanzania

Main Purpose of the Job

Support the operationalization of the EAC Early Warning Center through the design and implementation of the EACWARN integrated ICT support system.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

• Design, implement and maintain integrated EACWARN report templates
• Design, implement and supervise Quality Assurance (QA) and update procedures for continuous monitoring and maintenance of all EACWARN data
• Design, implement and support the population of a structural attribute database for EACWARN
• Ensure a close working relationship on all technical issues and system operations between EACWARN and the EAC ICT Department, AU Continental Early Warning (CEWS) and the NEWCs Qualifications and Experience
• Masters degree or equivalent in computer sciences. Information technology.   Computer engineering, or a related discipline;
• Understands fundamental principles of computation; and scientific computing including simulation, optimization, and data analysis, design and analysis;
• Hands-on skills of web based applications and online presentation to inform different audiences;
• Demonstrated experience in coordinating work with different stakeholders at various levels;
• At least five years of relevant experience in implementing and managing one or more of the above areas with preference to Conflict Early Warning systems;
• Proven proficiency in English (both, oral and written) is required. English is the official language of EAC.

Terms and Conditions of Service

This position is EAC-GIZ Program funded and is a non established position whose contract terms are limited to the period of support (June 2014); it may be renewed subject to adequate performance and extension of the funding. 

The post offers attractive consolidated remuneration package. 

The position will be subjected to the EAC quota system. For details on the ToRs, qualifications and experience please, refer to the EAC website (wwweac.int).

How to Apply

Applications are invited from suitably qualified citizens of the East African Community (Burundi, Kenya, Rwanda, Tanzania and Uganda). 

Interested candidates should submit their applications accompanied by a detailed CV, copies of both academic and professional certificates and testimonials, names and addresses of three reputable referees, contact details (e-mail, telephone) should be sent by registered mail, courier service or by email in MS Word to.

The Secretary General,
East African Community Secretariat,
P. O. Box 1O96, Arusha, Tanzania.
Fax No. OO7 27 25O 2455/25O 4481

Or e-mail to: yacancjgs@eachq.org

All applications together with copies of relevant attachments should be received not later than 1*' June 2012.

The East African Community is an equal opportunity employer. Female candidates are encouraged to apply.

EAC Secretariat shall only respond to short listed candidates.

Insurance Sales Agents Jobs in Kenya

Insurance Sales Agents

The Company is seeking to fill the following position of Insurance Sales Agent with individuals who are proactive and self-driven and who can apply their knowledge, diligence, and experience to contribute to the achievement of our mission to delight our customers with outstanding financial services.

The main role of the position of a Insurance Sales Agent is to sell insurance products and investment funds to prospective and existing clients and service the accounts thus created.  

Specifically, the Financial Advisor is expected to do, inter alia, the following on a highly rewarding commission-paying remuneration structure:

• Sell insurance and investment schemes to prospective and existing individual and corporate clients;
• Relationship management for existing clients;
• Meet and exceed exciting and aggressive work targets;
• Work in a high-pressure, fast-paced environment within an entrepreneurial culture that offers minimum supervision.

Successful candidates will need to possess the following skills and experience:

• An appropriate qualification/training in sales and marketing;
• Work experience in the financial services sector e.g. bank, insurance companies, fund manager, stock brokers etc would be an advantage;
• Proven experience and success in selling financial services products: experience of selling unit trust investment or insurance products would also be an added advantage;
• Computer literate (evidence will be an added advantage)
• A good working knowledge of financial markets and financial products;
• A high sales drive and a strong will to succeed;
• Mature, confident, articulate and with strong communication skills;
• Results oriented with ability to work under strict deadlines and meet sales targets;
• Well groomed, presentable and strong interpersonal skills;
• C+ and above in KCSE
• Mature, 28 years old and above preferred

If this position is of interest to you, please email your detailed curriculum vitae and covering letter explaining how you would meet the demands of this challenging position giving full names and contacts of 3 referees to mmachaga@british-american.co.ke   

Hard copies will not be accepted.

Applications should be received not later than 18th  May 2012

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

IT Programmer Job in Mombasa, Kenya

IT Programmer

Company Profile: One of the largest manufacturers of high quality edible vegetable oils & fats, margarine, and laundry & toilet soaps in the East and Central African region

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Provide technical expertise and recommendations in assessing new IT software projects and initiatives to support and enhance our existing systems.
• Make recommendations on custom applications which include a number of MS-Access data capture systems for Stewardship and other databases which need to be moved into a central SQL repository.
• Identify opportunities that can improve efficiency of business processes.
• Coordinate application development for multiple projects.
• Assist in troubleshooting software application issues.
• Assist in managing an outsource relationship for 3rd party application development and programming consultants.
• Assist network administrator with application installation and testing.
• Troubleshoot technical issues and identify modifications needed in existing applications to meet changing user requirements.
• Analyze data contained in the corporate database and identify data integrity issues with existing and proposed systems and implement solutions.
• Provides assistance and advice to business users in the effective use of applications and information technology.
• Provide minor programming for some in-house IT projects.
• Provide SQL administration in live and test environments.
• Write technical procedures and documentation for the applications including operations, user guide, etc.
• Produce technical documentation for new and existing applications.
• Verify database and data integrity.
• Participate on IT project steering committees and be involved in the design phase of any new IT software development projects.
• Assist in the creation of the system design and functional specifications for all new development projects.
• Serve as a liaison and facilitator between all business units to assist in addressing and resolving IT software issues.

Desired Qualifications:

• A Bachelor’s degree in computer science/information technology or equivalent from a recognized university
• Minimum 2 years hands-on working programming experience using SQL, VBA and MS Excel/MS Access
• Experience of Systems Administration, data base development/management, Report Writing
• Familiarity with ICT policy development and implementation
• Experience with working with application support centersCore skills & Competencies
• Programming skills esp. in SQL, VBA
• Software Installation skills
• Database management skills
• Broad ICT knowledge & the capacity to keep up with the ever challenging technology
• User training & support skills
• Project Management skills
• Reporting & Presentation skills

To apply for this position send your CV to mycv@myjobseye.com quoting the position in the subject line and preferred location. 

Kindly also mention your current/ last salary and benefits. 

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted

Engineers and Technicians Jobs in Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, Rwanda and Ethiopia

Engineers
 

Location: Kenya; Uganda; Tanzania; Rwanda; Ethiopia
 

Employment Type: Full Time

International Consulting Engineer firm wishes to recruit experienced Engineers and Technicians on the following positions: Resident Engineers, Assistant Resident Engineers, Material Engineers, Highway Design Engineers, Road Inspectors and Surveyors for road Projects in East Africa.

Minimum Requirements for the positions are:

• B.Sc. Civil Engineering, with at least 15years post graduate experience for Materials and Resident Engineers;
• 10 years experience for Assistant Resident Engineers; Surveyors and Highway Design Engineers.
• Registration with Professional institutions is mandatory and / or MUST be eligible for Registration with Engineer Registration Boards (Kenya; Uganda; Tanzania) or equivalent.
• Diploma in Civil Engineering or equivalent, with at least 10 years experience in field of road construction and supervision.

Any interested applicant should contact us on the following address:
 

Roughton International Ltd & RIK Ltd
P.O. Box 852-00600 Nairobi
recruitment@roughton-ken.com