United Nations Support Office for Amisom Training Assistant Job in Nairobi Kenya

United Nations Support Office for Amisom
 

Deadline for Applications: 6th June 2013
 

Functional Title: Training Assistant
 

Type of Contract: Individual Contractor (3 months)
 

Sections Unit: Training Section
 

Location: Nairobi
 

Vacancy Announcement Number: UNSOA/TRAN/001/2013
 

The United Nations shall place no restrictions on the eligibility of men and women to participate in any capacity and under conditions of equality in its principal and subsidiary organs.
 

The United Nations does not charge a fee at any stage of the recruitment process (application, interview meeting, processing, or training).
 

UNSOA Training Section has the primary responsibility for developing, delivering and assessing a detailed training programme in support of the capacity building efforts of AMISOM military, UNSOA staff, police and civilians.
 

Under the direction guidance of the Chief Training Officer the Training Assistant will be responsible for: 

• Designing, developing and evaluating training and development programmes; 
• Coordinate with Training Officers of other agencies/missions to ensure that integrated training is developed and delivered to meet cross-cutting needs; 
• Evaluate the effectiveness of training; 
• Development of training needs assessment tools and frameworks, training design, adept knowledge in training administration and ample experience in delivery of training to large audiences; 
• Collaborate with other Sections including the Gender Advisor, HIV/AIDS advisor, staff counselor and other UN agencies to ensure that cross-cutting issues are incorporated in the design of training and development programmes;

Education: High School Certificate, Certificate in Training or related field.
 

Qualifications: A Minimum of six (6) years experience in organizational development, training or related areas.
 

Please quote Vacancy Notice Number and Functional Title in the Subject of the e-mail.
 

Applications to be sent to - Email: recruitment-unsoa@un.org

Nakuru Rural Water and Sanitation Company Directorship Opportunities (7 Positions)

Rift Valley Water Services Board
 

Public Notice
 

Application for Appointment of Directors for Nakuru Rural Water and Sanitation Company

The Rift Valley Water Services Board (RVWSB) is licensed by the Water Services Regulatory Board (WASREB) to provide efficient and economical water services within its area of jurisdiction in accordance with Water Act 2002.
 

However, the Act requires that the Board provides these services through agents known as Water Service Providers (WSPs). 

In this regard, the Board appointed Nakuru Rural Water and Sanitation Company to provide water services within Nakuru County except Nakuru and Naivasha towns.
 

According to the Constitution of Kenya, 2010, the provision of water services is a function of the County Governments. 

During this period of the transition process to devolution, the water sector corporate guidelines standards must continue to be incorporated in the constitutions of all water service providers.
 

The WSPs are managed by Board of Directors whose primary function is oversight – overseeing the conduct of the Company’s business so that it is effectively managed in the long-term interest of shareholders and stakeholders.

The day to day management of the WSPs is carried out by a management team headed by a Managing Director.
 

In this respect, therefore, Nakuru Rural Water and Sanitation Company intends to fill seven (7) vacant positions in the Board.
 

Background of the Directors 

The composition of the directors requires a mix of skills. 

Apart from two (2) directors from the Nakuru County Government, the other five (5) directors should be representative of the whole service area of the Company.
 

The mix of skills should be from the business and manufacturing community, professional bodies, resident organizations, women organizations and local stakeholder groups such as schools, farmers, youth groups etc.

Where possible at least three of these members shall be women, provided that the eligibility criteria below are not compromised. 

Directors will be selected in such a way as to ensure equitable geographical distribution within the service area.

Eligibility criteria
 

To be eligible, all the persons appointed to the board must be:
 

1. Literate and numerate to at least O level;
 

2. Demonstrate experience and acumen in a business or any profession for at least 5 years;
 

3. Demonstrate participation in local development initiatives;
 

4. Have experience as change management agent;
 

5. Not suppliers or other trading associates of the company;
 

6. Not persons in current professional or social relationships with directors of the company.
 

The RVWSB, therefore, invites applications from qualified individuals wishing to be considered to serve as directors of Nakuru Rural Water and Sanitation Company.
 

Interested persons should submit their applications and curriculum vitae (CVs) indicating the local stakeholder group they belong to and the area of residence within the service area of the Company. 

The application should be sent in a plain and sealed envelope marked “Application for directorship” and deposited or sent to:-
 

The Chairperson, Selection Panel,
C/O Chief Executive Officer,
Rift Valley Water Services Board,
P.O. Box 2451-20100,
Nakuru.
 

The applications should reach the above addresses on or before 5pm on 14th June, 2013.

Chief Executive Officer
Rift Valley Water Services Board

Bank Head of Finance & Administration and Head of ICT Jobs in South Sudan

Bank Vacancies in South Sudan
 

Our client is an established bank in South Sudan already employing senior Kenyans among other nationalities. 

They wish to fill the following positions.
 

Head of Finance & Administration
 

Job Ref. MN 5781
 

Job Profile

• Overall in charge of the bank’s accounting systems and financial planning.
• Managing external partners such as contractors, auditors, etc.
• Working with the regulators (Central Bank) to ensure compliance on regulatory requirements.
• Preparing annual accounts and budgets.
• Strategically providing and interpreting key financial information.
• Analysing change and formulating strategic business plans.

Person Profile

• University degree in Accounting, Commerce, Business Management/Admin or equivalent.
• An MBA will be an added advantage.
• Professional qualification such as CPA, ACCA or equivalent.
• At least 5 years experience ¡n Finance or Treasury Management ¡n a bank.
• Proficiency in the use of computers.
• Proven administrative, leadership and management ability in the areas of strategic planning and organizational development.

Head of ICT
 

Job Ref. MN 5782
 

Job Profile
 

To manage the provision and development of high quality, reliable, cost effective and efficient IT facilities, including; Infrastructure management and security, Network management, Procurement and asset management, telephony and other business machinery, Maintaining email and data links.
 

Person Profile

• A holder of at least a bachelor’s degree in information technology, computer sciences or equivalent.
• Excellent ICT skills and experience with ability to connect business needs with ICT solutions.
• A minimum of 5 years’ ICT experience in a bank.
• Good understanding of major core banking systems and especially Bank Realm
• Excellent communication skills, analysing abilities, and management skills.
• A proven track record of experience in managing ICT systems with a track record of delivery of process improvements and meeting performance targets.
• Ability to manage and deliver value both by way of innovation and cost reductions.

Send your application with a detailed CV and a daytime telephone number. 

You SHOULD disclose your current or past salary. 

Send your application by email only so as to reach us by 12noon, 7th June 2013. 

Email to recruit@manpowerservicesgroup.com

National Council for Law Reporting Procurement Assistant Job in Nairobi Kenya

The National Council for Law Reporting is a semi-autonomous state corporation in the Judiciary.

It is established under the National Council for Law Reporting Act, 1994.
 

The mandate of the Council is:

• To monitor and report on the development of Kenyan jurisprudence through the publication of the Kenya Law Reports;
• To revise, consolidate and publish the Laws of Kenya; and
• To undertake such other related publications and perform such other functions as may be conferred by law.

The Council is Kenya's focal point institution in providing access to public legal information. 

It is led by a Council of Members chaired by The Hon. Chief Justice and managed through a secretariat headed by an Editor/CEO.

Ref: NCLR/ HR /2012/ 144
 

Job Title: Procurement Assistant
 

Job Grade: KLR 7
 

Reporting to: Procurement Officer
 

Department: Finance Department
 

Basic Salary not including allowances: Ksh.35,275 (1,764)- 37,039 (1,852)- 38,891 (1,944) - 40,835 (2,042)-  42,877 (2,144)- 45,021 (2,251)-47,272 p.m.

Duties and Responsibilities

Duties and responsibilities will be undertaken in the furtherance of the Council's Strategic Plan and Finance and Procurement Manual and they will entail the following:

• Preparation of  the Council's procurement plans;
• Preparation, publishing and issuing of procurement requests for quotations or tenders;
• Evaluation of tenders and quotations;
• Coordinate the safe custody of samples provided by suppliers for technical evaluation of tenders;
• Maintenance of proper procurement records in accordance with the laws, regulations, policies and procedures governing public procurement;
• Preparation of the procurement committee documents;
• Assist in the preparation of contract documents, keeping records of the procurement and related committees and ensuring compliance with the procurement laws and regulations.
• Preparation of purchase orders for the supply of goods and services;
• Facilitating and overseeing the implementation of the procurement committee's decisions;
• Monitoring the implementation of contracts.
• Receipt and follow-up of orders from suppliers.
• Issuing purchase orders to suppliers.
• Issuing and management of stores and supplies and maintaining a stores inventory.
• Carrying out market analysis and benchmarking for supplies.
• Monitoring pricing trends for fast moving consumer goods and other volatile consumables.

Qualifications, Experience and Personal Attributes

For appointment to this position, a candidate must:-

• Have a Bachelor’s degree business studies or a relevant social science from a recognized institution;
• Have Professional qualifications in Procurement and Supplies;
• Have served for at least  two (2)  years in procurement and supplies related field;
• Have high level of integrity and demonstrated professional competence in public procurement;
• Have  demonstrated ability to work in a team;
• Have excellent interpersonal, presentation and communication skills;
• Have Certificate in computer applications; and
• Be fluent in written and spoken Swahili and English.

Application procedure:
 

All applications are to be sent by email, organized in two documents:
 

a. The first document will contain the following information in one continuous document in portable document format (pdf), with information arranged in the following order:

• A cover letter
• A recent coloured passport-size photograph of oneself
• A copy of one's national identity card
• A curriculum vitae

b. The second document will be one continuous document in PDF format containing the scanned images of the most relevant academic and professional transcripts and certificates. The document size should not exceed 50mb.

Candidates who are called for an interview will be asked to bring with them the originals of their national identity card and their academic and professional transcripts and certificates.

The National Council for Law Reporting is an equal opportunity employer. 

In keeping with its constitutional obligations under The Constitution of Kenya, 2010 particularly Articles 22(3) and 232(h), the Council encourages qualified and suitable persons from minority groups, or marginalised communities and persons with disabilities to apply for these vacancies.
 

Interested candidates should email their application as outlined in the application procedure on the website indicating their current or last engagement and earnings: recruit@kenyalaw.org on or before June 14, 2013.

Candidates who canvass for these positions will be disqualified. 

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.