Pact Anticipated USAID Local Governance and Devolution Program Jobs in Kenya

Pact is an International NGO with an office in Kenya among several other offices across the world, which enables systematic solutions that allow those who are poor and marginalized to earn a dignified living, be healthy and take part in the benefits that nature provides. 

Pact accomplishes this by strengthening local capacity, forging effective governance systems and transforming markets into a force for development.

Pact is inviting candidates for an anticipated USAID local governance and devolution program.

The project will work with civil society organizations and county level government in Kenya to strengthen their organizational and technical capacities to better influence government policy, ensure accountability, and advocate for improved service delivery at the county and national level.
 

Pact is seeking experts as follows:

• Capacity Development & Learning Advisor
• Director of Finance, Operations and Administration
• Learning Advisor
• County Assembly Advisor (s)
• Gender Advisor
• Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) Data Quality and Information System Manager
• Director of Monitoring and Evaluation
• National Civil Society Advisor
• Regional Civil Society Advisor (s)
• Senior Civil Society Coordinator
• Training and Facilitation Advisor
• Senior Legislative Coordinator

Application Process
 

We encourage interested applicants to download the full terms of reference from the following link http://www.pactworld.org/careers and thereafter submit their applications through the online web portal. 

All applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until suitable candidates are identified and only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. 

Pact is a fair and equal opportunity employer and strongly encourages women to apply.

Consolidated Bank of Kenya Chief Executive Officer Job Vacancy

The Board of Directors of Consolidated Bank of Kenya Limited wishes to recruit a Chief Executive Officer.
 

The Chief Executive Officer should be a high caliber, results oriented and self driven professional who will be expected to spearhead growth and diversification strategies to accelerate profits and shareholder value.
 

Job Title: Chief Executive Officer
 

Job Profile

• Implementing the Board’s policy decisions in a result oriented and timely manner to achieve the Bank’s vision, mission, goals and objectives through agreed performance targets.
• Implement the Bank’s strategic plan with reviews to realign the plan to contemporary changing situations.
• Ensure first class customer service driven through people, ICT and continuous service research and innovation.
• Ensure continuous product innovation and diversification covering a diverse customer range including individuals, retail SME’s and corporate clients.
• Continuously monitoring economic, business regulatory and other related trends to determine their potential impact on plans and operations of the Bank and initiating the necessary logistical steps.
• Forge strategic alliances with key stakeholders designed to market mutually beneficial and profitable products and services.
• Judicious cost management and cost containment without hampering growth.
• Prudent investment and risk mitigation strategies.
• Staff motivation and development to ensure retention of highly motivated and committed human capital.

Person Profile

• Masters degree and any other relevant qualifications.
• Senior business leadership training will be an added advantage.
• Possess a minimum of 10 years senior management experience, the last 5 of which should be in banking and or financial institutions.
• Should have extensive industry knowledge of the financial sector, excellent interpersonal and leadership skills with highly demonstrable competencies in building shared vision, championing customer focus and managing people in a multi-cultural environment.
• Must satisfy the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution of Kenya on leadership and integrity.
• Should possess good knowledge of ethics, governance and operations of boards.
• Should be a member of a relevant professional body.

The position offers a competitive remuneration package.

Applications
 

Interested candidates should send their applications, curriculum vitae, accompanying copies of certificates and testimonials to the following address:
 

The Chairman
Consolidated Bank of Kenya Limited
Consolidated Bank Building
23 Koinange Street
P.O. Box 51133- 00200-City Square, 

Nairobi
 

Kindly quote the reference No. CBKL/EXEC/001/2013 on the envelope.
 

If delivery is by hand or courier, the addressed application should be delivered to the Consolidated Bank Head Office reception located on 6th Floor of Consolidated Bank Building 23 Koinange Street.
 

Applications should include telephone Number(s), names and addresses of three referees together with details of current or past remuneration.
 

Applications should reach us on or before 2nd May 2013.

Rural Electrification Authority Chief Manager, Renewable Energy Job in Kenya

Rural Electrification Authority, a fast growing State Corporation is looking for an experienced, highly motivated and results oriented individual to join their team. 

The incumbent must be a self-driven individual who will provide strategic leadership and focus on achievements of Departmental targets. 

The person will be responsible for spearheading innovations, new work ethics and high level integrity. 

The holder of the position reports to the CEO.

Chief Manager, Renewable Energy 

MG 3

1 Post
 

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Oversee and manage the award of contracts;
• Supervise field or project staff in Renewable Energy Department;
• Implement policies and programmes on Renewable Energy systems operations and maintenance;
• Ensure Authority standards and procedures on maintenance and safety are adhered to;
• Develop methodologies of achieving Renewable Energy goals, programmes and objectives;
• Liaise with other organizations and stake holders in the promotion of renewable Energy;
• Planning , directing, coordinating , monitoring and implementing all programmes relating to the Renewable Energy functions;
• Developing Departmental Performance targets;
• Manage human, financial and material resources assigned to the Department;
• Conduct performance appraisals, Training needs Analysis and Training;
• Prepare and manage annual budgets for the Renewable Energy Department.

Academic Qualifications

• Bachelor of science degree in Electrical Engineering or related field:
• Masters Degree in Engineering, Business Administration or related field is an added advantage.

Professional Qualification

• Registered Engineer with Engineers Registration Board/IEK.

Experience

• 12 years relevant working experience, with at least 5 years at Senior Management level;
• Experience at a senior manager level in charge of multiple departments and/or sections is mandatory;
• Strong leadership, planning and supervisory skills.

Qualified persons including physically challenged and female candidates are encouraged to apply. 

Only the shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
 

All applicants should attach copies of relevant certificates and testimonials, and clearly mark on the envelope the position they are applying for and address the application to:
 

The Chief Executive Officer,
Rural Electrification Authority,
The Chancery,
P.O. Box 34585, 00100
Nairobi.
 

To reach on or before 30th April, 2013.

Mount Kenya University Incubation and Mentorship Programme Deputy Director Job Vacancy

Office of the Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Research and Development)
 

Career Opportunity
 

Deputy Director, Incubation and Mentorship Programme
Mount Kenya University is a Chartered and quality- driven University operating in East Africa. 

The University is a member of Inter University Council of East Africa (IUCEA). 

The University envisions being a centre of excellence in training, research and innovation in Science & Technology in Africa.

Enterprise and Innovation Development Centre
 

The University Research and Development Division has established an Enterprise and Innovation Development Centre for researchers and innovators to undertake research and other innovative activities geared towards the discovery and exploitation of new knowledge necessary for socio-economic development of the Kenyan people in line with Kenya’s Vision 2030. 

The Centre’s Mentorship Programme, coupled with the university’s market-driven programmes in health and applied social sciences are geared towards addressing the problem of unemployment through training a critical mass of “job creators” by empowering students to be self-reliant through innovation and entrepreneurship.
 

In view of the above the university is seeking a talented individual with exceptional mentorship and entrepreneurial skills, capable of working with students to turn challenges to opportunities to serve in the position of Deputy Director, Incubation and Mentorship Programme.

Key Responsibilities
 

Reporting to the Director, Directorate of Research and Development, the successful candidate will be responsible for;

• Actualizing the Innovation and Incubation Centre and driving enterprise and innovation initiatives and programmes at the University.
• Identifying and evaluating ideas in the university which form a set of initiatives with commercial possibilities and make up a portfolio of projects.
• Overseeing the activities of the mentorship programme including putting strategies into operation, monitoring the progress of the mentorship programme, managing the development activities and seeking networks and partnerships to foster the growth of the programme and implementing a fundraising strategy to secure revenue for incubation and entrepreneurship activities of viable innovations and business ideas.

Qualifications and Competencies

• Minimum of a relevant Masters degree from a recognized university
• Considerable fundraising experience backed up with excellent writing skills
• Rich entrepreneurial skills and proven track record of mentorship
• Good organizational and administrative skills
• A strong track record of establishing collaborations and partnerships
• Excellent communication skills, particularly proposal writing and reporting, and a first class networker
• Strong strategic and financial planning skills as well as project monitoring and evaluation expertise
• Excellent team-building and leadership skills

The terms of service for the post include a competitive remuneration, medical cover and other benefits will be offered to successful candidates in accordance with Mount Kenya University Terms and Conditions of Service.
 

A comprehensive Curriculum Vitae detailing academic and professional qualification, work experience, telephone number, the current remuneration, names, postal and e-mail addresses of three (3) referees and copies of academic and professional certificates should be Submitted alongside the application and be sent to:
 

The Human Resources Director
Mount Kenya University,
P.O. Box 342 -01000, Thika
Email hrm@mku.ac.ke
 

Submit two copies of your application not later than Thursday,9th May, 2013
 

Only short listed candidates will be contacted.
 

For more details about Mount Kenya University visit the University website: www.mku.ac.ke