Meru University - Quantity Surveyor, Legal Officer, Halls Officer, Housekeeper, Clinical Officer, Nurse, and Pharmaceutical Technologist Jobs in Kenya

Meru University College of Science and Technology (a constituent college of Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology) wishes to recruit qualified and dedicated staff to fill the following vacant positions

Quantity Surveyor

Grade 12 (1 Post)

Applicants must be:

• Bachelor of Science degree in Building Economics or Quantity Survey from a recognized university.
• Have relevant experience for a minimum of three (3) years in a large and busy organization.
• Be a registered Quantity Surveyor with the Board of Registration of Architects and Quantity Surveyors (BORAQS).
• Must be a corporate member of a relevant professional body e.g. AAK, IQSK.
• Have proficiency in Computer Applications such as Ms Office, SAP.
• Must have excellent communication and report writing skills.
• Have thorough knowledge of Safety Regulations.
• Must have high integrity and willing to work beyond normal working hours with minimal supervision.

Legal Officer

Grade 12 (1 Post)

Applicants must be holders of:

• Bachelor of Law (LL.B) degree with Second Upper Class from a recognized University.
• Post Graduate Diploma in Law from Kenya School of Law.
• Be an Advocate of the High court of Kenya.
• Current valid practicing certificate
• Three (3) years working experience in legal practice
• Must have excellent communication and report writing skills
• Must have high integrity and willing to work beyond normal working hours with minimal supervision.

Halls Officer

Grade 11 (1 Post)

Applicants must have:

• Must have Bachelors degree in Institutional Management or a relevant field.
• Those with a Masters degree in Hotel and Institutional Management will have an added advantage.
• At least five (5) years work experience in a university or other large public/private organization.
• He/She must have attended various management courses and workshops in recognized institutions e.g KIA, GTI, etc.
• Must possess high level of integrity, must be mature and have high level of responsibility and capability of making decisions.

Senior Housekeeper

Grade 9/10 (1 Post)

Applicants must be holders of:

• Must have Bachelors degree in Institutional Management or a relevant field.
• Those with a Higher diploma in institutional management from Kenya Polytechnic or Utalii College coupled with a working experience of five (5) or more years in a large learning institutions will be considered.
• At least three (3) years work experience in a university or other large public/private organization.
• Must possess high level of integrity, must be mature and have high level of responsibility and capability of making decisions.

Clinical Officer

Grade 9/10 (1 Post)

Applicants must be:                                                            

• Holders of KCSE Grade C or its equivalent.
• Holders of a Basic Diploma in Clinical Medicine & Surgery from Kenya Medical Training College or any recognized institution.
• Post Basic training (HND) in either Pediatric, ENT, Ophthalmology, Reproductive Health etc.
• Those with ART Management and or Medical Counseling may also be considered.
• At least three (3) years working experience after internship and must be registered with the Clinical Officers Council.
• Duties and responsibilities include examining, diagnosing and treating patients at the University Clinics.

Nurse

Grade 8 (1 Post)

Applicants should be holders of:

• K.C.S.E C (Plain) or its equivalent.
• Diploma in Kenya Registered Nursing/Midwifery (KRN/M) OR Kenya Registered Community Health Nursing (KRCHN) with five (5) years experience.
• At least three (3) years progressive work experience in an NHIF accredited health facility or institution of higher learning.
• A valid practicing license with the Nursing Council of Kenya.
• Successful candidates will be expected to work at odd hours.
• Must have excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

Pharmaceutical Technologist

Grade 5 (1 Post)

Applicants should be holders of:

• A Higher diploma in Pharmaceutical technology
• Must have a valid practicing License from the Pharmacy and Poisons Board of Kenya.
• Atleast a minimum of three (3) years hospital experience working in pharmaceutical services.

Application Procedure

Interested and suitable candidates should forward their application enclosing copies of academic and professional certificates, detailed curriculum vitae giving details of telephone contact, e-mail address, current position, remuneration, names and contact of three referees to the address indicated below on or before Wednesday 6th June 2012.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.  

Canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification.

The Principal
Meru University College of Science and Technology
P.O. Box 972-60200
Meru

(40 Posts) Municipal Council of Machakos - Market Attendant, Askari, Cleaner, and Drivers Jobs in Kenya

Municipal Council of Machakos invites applications from qualified candidates for the below vacant posts as per the terms and conditions of service prevailing in local authorities.

Market Attendant III - SS 20 

(24 posts)

Duties and responsibilities

• The officers will be responsible for collection of revenue from all council revenue centers
• Any other dujty-as may be assigned by the Town Clerk

Qualifications/Entry requirements

• KCSE D+ and above
• Those trained in customer care and or public relations will have an added advantage

(Salary Kshs. 8,630 pm. House Allowance - Kshs. 7,000, Commuter Allowance Kshs. 1,000).

Terms of Employment
Permanent and pensionable with retirement age of 60 years.

Askari III-SS 20

(10posts)

Duties and responsibilities

• Enforcement of council by-laws and other related acts as directed by the supervisor
• Any other duty as may be assigned by the Town Clerk

Qualifications

• KCSE D and above
• Current certificate of good conduct
• Candidates must meet the required body fitness test

(Salary Kshs, 8,630, House Allowance - Kshs. 7,000, Commuter Allowance Kshs. 1,000, Risk Allowance Kshs. 1,000)

Terms of employment:
Permanent and pensionable with retirement age of 60 years.

Cleaner III - SS 20 II 

(3 posts)

Duties and responsibilities

• Refuse collection
• Parks and garden maintenance
• Office cleaning
• Any other duty as may be assigned by the Town Clerk

Qualifications / entry requirements

• D and above

(Salary Kshs. 8,630, House Allowance - Kshs. 7,000, Commuter Allowance Kshs. 1,000, Risk Allowance Kshs. 1,000)

Terms of employment:
Permanent and pensionable with retirement age of 60 years.

Drivers - SS 18 

(3 Posts)

• Driving/operating council vehicles/plants
• Carrying out routine check outs on the vehicles / plants cooling and oil system
• Detecting and reporting malfunctioning of vehicle/plant system
• Maintenance of work tickets for vehicles assigned to him /her
• Maintaining safety of passengers and or goods there in
• Maintaining cleanliness of the vehicle/plant

Qualifications:

• KCSE and above
• Have a valid driving license
• Should have at least 2 years experience
• Certificate of good conduct
• Those with mechanical knowledge and or trained with National Youth service or Ministry of Public works have an added advantage

(Salary Kshs. 11,005, House Allowance - Kshs. 7,000, Commuter Allowance Kshs. 1,000, Risk Allowance Kshs. 1,000)

Terms of employment:
Permanent and pensionable with retirement age of 60 years.

Applications accompanied by certified copies of certificates, curriculum vitae and day time telephone contacts should be forwarded to the address below on or before 6th June 2012.

A. S. Abdullahi, Town Clerk
Municipal Council of Machakos, P. O. Box 262, 

Machakos Customer Care: 0724 921 383 / 0733 198 985 

E-mail:   munimaks@yahoo.com / sheikhclerk@yahoo.com
 
www.machakosmunicipal.or.ke

FEMNET - Head of Communication Job in Nairobi Kenya

Position: Head of Communication

Background

The African Women’s Development and Communication Network (FEMNET), is a pan African women’s rights network based in Nairobi-Kenya.

Established in 1988, FEMNET has been at the forefront of championing gender equality, equity and women’s rights through the delivery of critical information, strengthening linkages and collaboration among women’s organizations.

FEMNET has three programmes namely Advocacy, Communication and Capacity Building.

FEMNET is seeking to recruit a suitable person to fill the position of Head of Communication. 

This position will offer the position holder an opportunity to work on very exciting development communication initiatives and campaigns at pan-Africa level in a very stimulating, multicultural and dynamic environment.

The Head of Communication will report to the Program Manager of FEMNET who will be the immediate supervisor and ultimately report to the Executive Director. 

The Head of Communication will work in collaboration with the Head of Advocacy and Information Manager to ensure relevant information that contributes to improving the status and quality of life of women in Africa is disseminated to FEMNET members spread out in 37 African countries and African women in general.


The main tasks of the person holding this position will include the following:

• Coordinating, organizing and ensuring that all the information and communication programmes and projects of the Network are implemented in line with the 2011-2013 strategic plan and in a timely manner within agreed frameworks.
• Ensuring that articles for the African Women’s Journal, a bi-annual analytical publication on gender and development issues are written, edited, translated, printed and distributed within the set timeframes;
• Writing mid-year and annual reports for the organization
• Coordinating and manage the monitoring and evaluation of the Communication Programme
• Coordinating relevant training for the membership including participatory communications for development and social change;
• Ensuring the Network’s participation and support to African women NGOs  to engage in Freedom of Information and ICT policy formulation and implementation processes;
• Monitoring, evaluating and reporting on activities of the communication programme on a quarterly basis and as may otherwise be required
• Representing the Network and/ or the Executive Director in relevant fora within Kenya the host country for the Regional Secretariat and at the regional (Africa) and international levels in order to facilitate the communications functions of the Network, as and when it may be required.
• Overseeing the management of the Network’s Resource Centre
• Manage media relations on behalf of the organisation.
• Effectively manage the FEMNET website and ensure that the information is up-to-date
• Supporting and facilitating the organization in the use of latest social media such as twitter, facebook, youtube etc that are relevant in enhancing the organization’s mandate.
• Take the lead in mobilizing resources required to implement the Communication Programme activities as agreed upon

Personal and Professional qualities: 

The suitable candidate for this position should have the following qualifications and qualities:

• A Masters Degree in Development Communication, or any Mass Communication Degree. Additional relevant training will be an advantage;
• At least 5 years experience working at regional or sub-regional level in the area of communication;
• Strong writing and editing skills with ability to simplify, summarise and communicate complex information, including presentation skills in both English and French;
• Sound knowledge on general women’s rights issues in Africa;
• Demonstrated experience in editing and writing for Journals;
• Capacity to use the media to promote the regional campaigns spearheaded by FEMNET
• Demonstrated interest and/or experience in gender and development and/or women's human rights in Africa;
• Demonstrated training and/or experience in participatory approaches to communications for development;
• Demonstrated training and/or experience in print and audiovisual/broadcast media production;
• Demonstrated training and/or experience in applications of new information and communications technologies;
• Familiarity with Freedom of Information/Access to Information and ICT policy issues in Africa and globally;
• Demonstrated capacity to communicate and work in both English and French;
• Abilities of public speaking and giving presentations to a variety of audiences;
• Good interpersonal skills and ability to work in multi- cultural teams ;
• Computer literacy with skills relevant for working with appropriate packages.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision;
• Ability to develop and implement programs and projects;
• Advocacy with fundraising skills will be an added advantage;
• Familiarity with contemporary development and governance issues and challenges in Africa will be an added advantage;
• Willing and able to travel mainly in the African region;
• Willing to adhere to FEMNET’s beliefs, values and principles that guide its work and programming framework

Applications for this position should be sent by 27th May, 2012 to:-

The Executive Director
African Women's Development and
Communication Network (FEMNET),
P O Box 54562, 00200,
Nairobi, Kenya,

Email: admin@femnet.or.ke

Remuneration will be in line with the set procedures of the organization and experience of the qualified candidate. 

Interested candidates are requested to submit a letter of expression of interest, Curriculum Vitae with three (3) references, samples of writing, edited and/or audiovisual materials should be included. 

Please note that such samples will not be returned.

Only complete applications will be reviewed.

Legal and Contracts Execution Officer Job in Nairobi Kenya - African Union Interafrican Bureau for Animal Resources (AU-IBAR)

 The African Union Interafrican Bureau for Animal Resources (AU-IBAR) aims to provide leadership in the development of animal resources for Africa. 

By supporting and empowering the African Union member states and the Regional Economic Communities (RECs). AU-IBAR's vision is of an Africa free from hunger and poverty in which animal resources make a significant contribution within the global arena. 

Founded in 1951 to study the epidemiological situation and fight rinderpest in Africa, AU-IBAR's mandate covers all aspects of animal resources, including livestock, fisheries and wildlife, across the entire African continent, but fills a unique and strategic niche by working at continental and regional levels, with the RECs being key partners.

AU/IBAR seeks the services of a Legal and Contracts Execution Officer to assist in the implementation of the programmes and projects.

1. Post

Post title: Legal and Contracts Execution Officer
Post level: P3 Step 5
Duty station: AU-IBAR, Nairobi, Kenya

This position is subjected to availability of funds.

2. Major duties and responsibilities

The position will be based within the headquarters of AU-IBAR with possible travel to headquarters of RECs and member states. 

Under the overall supervision of the Director of AU-IBAR and direct supervision of the Head of the Programmes and Projects Unit:

• To provide preliminary assistance and advice to AU-IBAR management and staff on all legal matters;
• To provide legal opinions relating to the interpretation of all Partnership and donor Agreements, Procurement Procedures and Rules, as well as, other legal instruments in consultation with the Legal Counsel;
• To assess the legal implications of the activities and decisions of all issues relating to or arising Agreements entered into by the AU-IBAR and to advise on these issues in consultation with the Legal Counsel;
• To assist AU-IBAR management and staff in drafting contracts, agreements, cooperation agreements related to institutional and staff matters and monitor their execution, particularly by RECs and Member States;
• Resolve and follow-up on financial, legal, and other issues concerning the implementation of Donor and Implementing Partners Agreements;
• To ensure that the legal interaction between the AU-IBAR, Member States, RECs, other Organisations, including individuals and other legal entities, are regulated in such a manner that the interests of the AU are safeguarded;
• To undertake investigations and prepare reports on special legal problems in consultation with the Legal Counsel;
• Assist in improvement of systems to increase efficiency, effectiveness and control to achieve the organization's objectives both in project management and contract/administrative management
• Participate in identification, preparation, appraisal and/or M&E missions with project teams
• To ensure overall management of the Legal and Contracts Office including the preparation of programmes, budgets and reports;
• Liaise and negotiate with implementing and other partners on contractual and financial matters.
• To perform any other duties as may be assigned by the Director or the Head of the Programmes and Projects Unit.

3. Educational qualifications

• A Master's degree in law. 
• A post graduate management studies and international law are an important added advantage. 
• Specific and relevant training in the fields of contract-, financial- or project management will be an added advantage.

4. Work experience

• Candidates must have at least seven years experience in preparing contract and or providing legal advice to development organizations with 3 years at international level;
• Proven experience in donor funded projects environment with specific knowledge of financial and administrative regulations and project management approaches is an advantage;
• Experience in contract preparation and management.

5. Other relevant skills

a) Advanced knowledge of contractual rules and regulations according to international standards;

b) Excellent communication skills; High level of integrity and reliability;

Strong analytical skills;

c) Good negotiation skills and ability to communicate effectively both written and oral;

d) Ability to work independently with a high level of performance under pressure and execute multiple tasks within tight deadlines.

6. Language requirement

Proficiency in one of the African Union working languages is a requirement. Knowledge of one or more of the other AU working languages would be an added advantage.

7. Age requirement

Must be preferably between the age of 30 and 45 years.

8. Tenure of Appointment

The initial appointment will be for 11 months including a 3 months probation period. Contract extension will be subject to satisfactory performance and availability of funds.

9. Gender Mainstreaming

The AU Commission is an equal opportunity employer and qualified women are strongly encouraged to apply.

10. Remuneration

The lump-sum salary attached to this position is an annual lump-sum of USD 81,397.62 inclusive of all allowances for internationally recruited staff, and USD 67,533.59 inclusive of all allowances for locally recruited staff.

Applications must be made through the AUC E-recruitment Website  www.aucareers.org not later than 28th May 2012

Directorate of Administration and Human Resource Management

African Union Commission

Addis Ababa (Ethiopia)