KNLS Senior Resource Mobilization Officer I Job in Kenya

Applications are invited for the following position
 

Senior Resource Mobilization Officer I 

Scale 6 

One Post
 

Kenya National Library Service (KNLS) is a state funded agency under the Ministry of State for National Heritage and Culture, established by an Act of Parliament Cap 225 of the Laws of Kenya (1965) mandated to promote, establish, equip, manage, maintain and develop libraries in Kenya. 

It has a network of 59 branch libraries in different parts of country.
 

Its mission is to “enable access to information for knowledge and transformation of livelihoods”.
 

KNLS seeks to recruit a talented, innovative, result-oriented, professionally qualified and experienced individual to fill the vacant position of Senior Resource Mobilization Officer I at its headquarters, Nairobi.
 

The successful candidate will be responsible to the Director for the following duties and responsibilities:
 

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Define and develop fund raising strategy for knls
• Formulate and implement resource mobilization strategy and plans
• Develop new funding initiatives to ensure resources are available to support programs
• Set resource mobilization targets
• Prepare departmental annual budgets
• Develop proposals to secure resources and grants from various potential development partners.
• Liaise with development partners on project/grants management
• Prepare materials on fundraising campaigns
• Provide coaching and training on resource mobilization and grants management to staff in knls
• Develop monitoring and evaluation systems for development partners funded programmes and projects
• Prepare timely periodic reports to the Board and the development partners.

Qualifications:

• Must be a holder of a Degree in the relevant field from a recognized institution
• A Masters degree in Entrepreneurship/Project Management will be an added advantage
• Must have a minimum of five (5) years’ experience in resource mobilization/ fundraising fund raising for programmes and projects.
• Proficiency in project management systems.

Attributes:

• Excellent interpersonal working skills.
• Advocacy and lobbying skills.
• Result-oriented and good leadership skills.
• Good written and oral communication skills.
• High integrity and dependability.

If you meet the above criteria, please send your application giving full details of your qualifications, experience, current salary and enclosing detailed curriculum vitae, copies of certificates and testimonials as well as reliable telephone contact on or before 3rd May 2013 to:
 

The Director
Kenya National Library Service
P O Box 30573 – 00100
Nairobi
 

KNLS is an equal opportunity employer.
 

Only successful applicants will be acknowledged in writing.

Kikuyu Water Company Procurement Officer Job in Kenya

Procurement Officer
 

Job Group KWC 5 - (1 Post)
 

Kikuyu Water Company Ltd is incorporated under the Companies Act (Cap.486) and is an agent appointed by Athi Water Services Board (AWSB) for the efficient and economical provision of water and sewerage services within Kikuyu Township and its environs.

The Company wishes to recruit a qualified candidate to fill the vacant post of a Procurement Officer. Reporting to Finance & Admin. Manager, the Procurement Officer is expected to add value to Company’s operations through the Procurement section and will be responsible for Planning and coordination of procurement services; implementing and enforcing procurement policies and regulations and taking control of procurement processes.

Desired Qualifications

• At least a Diploma in Purchasing and Supplies Management or its approved equivalent from a recognized institution; Knowledge of Public Procurement and Disposal Act and Regulations; 
• Member of CIPS or KISM; 
• Familiarity with chain processes and procedures; 
• At least three (3) years practical experience in procurement; 
• Mastery of modern computer application skills; 
• Good interpersonal and public relationship

Interested and suitably qualified candidates are requested to submit their application including detailed CV, certified education certificates, daytime telephone contact, current and expected remuneration and three (3) referees to:
 

Managing Director,
Kikuyu Water Company Ltd,
P. O. Box 313-00902
Kikuyu
 

on or before Wednesday, 8th May 2013.
 

Kikuyu Water Company is an equal opportunity employer. 

Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interview. 

Canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification.

Homa Bay County Assembly Service Board Member Job in Kenya

Republic of Kenya
 

Homa Bay County Assembly
 

Member of The County Assembly Service Board
 

Article 176 (1) of the Constitution of Kenya 2010 establishes a County Assembly for each County Government.
 

To enable effective execution of the functions of a County Assembly, the County Government Act No. 17 of 2012 has established the County Assembly Service Board which shall be responsible for the following functions:
 

a) Providing services and facilities to ensure the efficient and effective functioning of the County Assembly;
 

b) Constituting office in the County Assembly Service and appointing and supervising office holders;
 

c) Preparing annual estimates of expenditure of County Assembly Service and submitting them to the ideals of parliamentary democracy; and, the County Assembly for approval and exercising budgetary control over the service;
 

d) Undertaking, singly or jointly with other relevant organizations, programmes to promote the ideals of parliamentary democracy; and’
 

e) Performing other functions necessary for the well-being of the member and staff of the County Assembly or prescribed by national legislation.

Section 12 of the Act further states that the County Assembly Service Board shall comprise the Speaker of the County Assembly as the Chairperson, the Leader of the Majority Party, the Leader of the Minority Party and one person resident in the County, appointed by the County Assembly from among persons who have knowledge and experience in public affairs, but who is not a member of the County Assembly.

Pursuant to this statutory requirement, the Homa Bay County Assembly wishes to invite applications from suitably qualified to be considered for the position of a Member of the County Assembly Service Board.

How to apply
 

a) Each application should be accompanied by detailed curriculum vitae, copies of relevant academic and professional certificates, National Identity Card or Passport and testimonials.
 

b) A letter from the Area Chief confirming that one is a true resident of the County;
 

c) All applications should be clearly marked “Application for the position of a Member of Homa Bay County Assembly Service Board on an envelope and hand delivered to:
 

The Interim Clerk/Secretary
County Assembly Service Board
Homa Bay County Assembly
P.O. Box 20-40300
Homa Bay
 

So as to reach him not later than Thursday 25th April, 2013 before 1700 Hours.
 

Only shortlisted candidates will be invited for interviews. 

Women and persons with disability are encouraged to apply.

Interim Clerk, 

Homa Bay County Assembly

Furniture Project Manager Job in Kenya

Our client in the furniture business is seeking to recruit a competent Project Manager.

The said person should have:

Educational/ Professional Qualifications:

A degree in Commerce or related field.

Must be proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word and PowerPoint

Experience:

• Must have at least 2 experience furniture industry
• Some accounting experience preferred
• Supervising stock controller
• Supervising Quality control and Packing
• Supervising manufacturing process and updating respective departments

Additional Information:

• Must have the ability to effectively prioritize and organize multiple activities, tasks, requests from multiple customers
• Ability to take action or complete tasks without prompting and effectively communicate the results or actions taken to internal or external customers in a timely manner
• Must be able to maintain focus and constructive relationships when faced with difficult internal and external customers and under time constraints
• Must remain flexible and open to change due to changing internal processes, multiple, projects, and varying customer demands while preventing issues/distractions from interfering with work deadlines or deliverables

Position Summary
 

The Project Manager is an integral member of the Furniture sales team from the sales prospecting phase and throughout the customer engagement phase.

This position is responsible for working closely with sales associates enabling the sales team to focus on direct customer interaction and/or direct sales activities. 

In addition, this position will be responsible for customer account support, and interaction with various departments, vendors, and furniture manufacturers.

If you are up to the challenge, posses the necessary qualification and experience,  please send your CV only indicating why you are the most suitable candidate for the role clearly quoting the job title (Project Manager)on the email subject to vacancies@corporatestaffing.co.ke.

Kindly indicate current or last salary.