Corporation Secretary

KNLS Board which is a statutory body of Government of Kenya, established by an Act of Parliament Cap. 225 of the Laws of Kenya, invites applications from suitably qualified candidates for the following position:

Corporation Secretary 

Scale 3 

(1 Post)

Re-advertised
 

Reporting to the Chief Executive Officer (CEO), the Corporation Secretary shall be responsible for developing and implementing all aspects of legal issues at KNLS:-

Duties and Responsibilities:
 

The Corporation Secretary should:-

• Provide guidance to the Board on their duties and responsibilities and on matters of governance.
• Assist the Board in carrying out the following:

1. Board induction and training
2. Updating the Board and Committee charters
3. Preparation of Board work plans
4. Board evaluation
5. Governance audit
6. Implementation for the Code of Conduct and Ethics

• Ensure the timely preparation and circulation of Board and Committee papers
• Ensure timely circulation of Board and Committee minutes
• Be the custodian of the seal of the organization and account to the Board for its use
• Maintain and update the register of conflicts of interest and ensure management of legal risks
• Ensure that Board members are aware of all relevant laws affecting the organization
• Liaising with external Lawyers on court cases and offering guidance notes and evidence to support court proceedings
• Review the legal instruments to comply with the Constitution of Kenya, 2010
• Facilitate effective communication between the organization and the shareholders
• Ensure that annual returns are promptly filed with the relevant authorities

Qualifications
 

Applicants should have the following qualifications:

• Be an advocate of the High Court in good standing
• Bachelor of Law from a recognized Institution
• Post graduation Diploma in Law from Kenya School of Law
• Certified Public Secretary of Kenya (CPS (K)
• Member of LSK in good standing
• Proven ICT Knowledge
• Ability to work with others
• At least five (5) years post qualification experience
• Be familiar with Government of Kenya’s Operational Procedures

Interested candidates should send their application, detailed CV, certified copies of academic and professional qualifications by 30th June, 2015 to:

The Director, KNLS
P. O. Box 30573-00100, 

Nairobo

or eMail: knls@knls.ac.ke

KNLS is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and gender equality within the organization.

Persons with disability,women and those from marginalized regions are encouraged to apply.

Only successful applicants will be acknowledged in writing.

50 Positions - Massive Recruitment - County Enforcement Officers

Republic of Kenya
 

County Government of Nyandarua
 

County Public Service Board
 

County Enforcement Officers
 

Applications are invited from suitably qualified candidates to fill the positions of County Enforcement Officers (50 positions) in the County Government of Nyandarua.
 

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Oversee the enforcement government laws,
• Enforce effective revenue collection by revenue officers,
• Ensure peace and order in public meetings and rallies,
• Assist building inspectorate in enforcing compliance with approved building and construction by-laws, and
• Carry out any other relevant duties and responsibilities assigned by supervisor(s).

Requirements for appointment:

• Must have been trained at the National Youth Service(NYS),
• Should not have stayed for more than 5 years since pass out from the NYS college,
• Must have prove of training/serving at the NYS,
• Must have attained KCSE grade D and above,
• Those with specialized courses from NYS or any other recognized institution may have an added advantage, and
• State your Sub-County and Ward in Nyandarua.

General Conditions:

• Must be a Kenya citizen,
• Must be a resident of Nyandarua County,
• Must have the ability to interpret and implement the Constitution of Kenya to maximize citizens’ welfare benefits, and
• Conform to Chapter Six of the Constitution of Kenya.

Apply for the job and attach photocopies of the following documents in support of your application:

1. National Identity Card
2. Academic Certificates (from Primary to the highest level attained), Professional Certificates, and Curriculum Vitae that includes three referees.
3. Clearance Certificate from the Ethics and Anti Corruption Commission,
4. Certificate of Good Conduct (Kenya Police Criminal Investigation Department),
5. Tax Clearance Certificate from KRA,
6. Credit Reference Bureau Certificate,
7. Clearance Certificate from HELB,
8. Certificate of Registration and a letter of Good Standing if a member of a Professional body, and
9. Letter of Discharge from NYS.

 Kindly send or hand-deliver your application (email applications will not be considered) to:

The Secretary,
Nyandarua County Public Service Board,
P.O. Box 701-20303, 

Ol’kalou.

So as to reach on or before 19th June, 2015

Human Resources Adviser

Human Resources Adviser
 

Nairobi, Kenya
 

CAFOD, one of the UK’s leading international aid agencies, is currently looking for a Human Resources Adviser to be based in our Nairobi Office and provide support across Africa.
 

Job Profile: As part of a large HR team this role is the sole HR representative in Africa working in our country office and regularly travelling to provide support in our other African country offices.
 

CAFOD is currently undergoing a significant change programme and this role is responsible for providing change support and advice alongside day to day HR support.
 

Your role: Your key responsibilities in this role will be to partner our leaders and managers, developing their capacity and accompanying them of specific projects.

 Working as part of a larger HR team based in London, you will be working as the HR representative in Nairobi and will therefore need to be able to work as part of remote team whilst self- managing yourself day to day. 

You will regularly travel to other countries on the continent to give advice, support and training in our country offices. 

You will also take part in virtual meetings with your HR colleagues which will include regular peer support and learning.

Your profile: You will have a proven track record of providing HR support in a multi country and cultural setting. 

With experience and understanding of employment law across the continent and an ability to work in partnership with managers to implement corporate policy in the country context. 

You will also be a strong change management advocate with experience of stakeholder management and the ability to work with leadership teams to develop and implement cultural and structural changes.

Able to advise on employment matters, internal communications, to coach managers and facilitate training sessions. 

You will have solid experience of working in multiple countries across Africa.

Come and join us and help make a real difference in the lives of the world’s poorest communities. 

CAFOD is an equal opportunities employer. Recruitment and selection procedures reflect our commitment to child protection.

To read more and to apply please visithttp://www.cafod.org.uk/Work-with-us/International-Jobs and complete our online application form by the 11th June 2015.

Human Resources Adviser
Nairobi, Kenya

CAFOD is the official development and relief agency of the Catholic Church in England and Wales and part of the Caritas Internationalis Confederation.

Data Collection Assistants

Seeking Expressions of Interest for Data Collection Assistance in Somalia
 

International Business and Technical Consultants Inc. (IBTCI) Somalia Program Support Services (SPSS) is seeking expressions of interest from data collection and survey research organizations. 

The selected firm will provide independent collection of data for a final evaluation of a USAID-funded program providing assistance to agriculture and livestock activities in two regions (Middle Shebelle and Lower Shebelle) of the South Central Somalia. 

The award would be for approximately two months, from July to August 2015.
 

The organization will be responsible for conducting the following activities: Collection of data from around 50 extension workers and 700 farmers of Afgoi, Awdhegle and Balad districts in South-Central Somalia on food availability and farmer incomes. 

Approximately 20 focus groups will be held with crop sellers/vendors, veterinary service providers, agro-dealers, milk processors and feed producers.

 

Requirements and selection criteria:

• The organization must demonstrate relevant technical experience in gathering and analyzing data, especially data based on agricultural programs.
• The organization must demonstrate the ability to operate in insecure regions of Somalia, including Mogadishu and South Central Somalia.
• The organization should provide written references from current or previous clients that attest to their competency in the requested services.

To Apply:
 

Please send responses to peg-survey@ibtci.com.

Responses must include a capabilities statement highlighting the organization’s technical staff, ability of the organization to scale up staff and consultants to meet the requested demand for data collection. 

Additionally, please include an illustrative budget and timeline based on this solicitation. 

Total length of the Expression of Interest (EOI) should not exceed 7 pages. 

12-point font should be used throughout EOI, with 1” page margins and single line spacing. 

On cover page of the EOI should be indicated name of contact person, title of contact person, and contact details.

In case if submitted EOI does not provide complete information requested by this solicitation SPSS keeps right to consider such EOI as non-responsive. 

Qualifying organizations must be able to demonstrate geographical presence, with past performance with reference contact information not later than Friday, June 12 at 5 PM (1700 hours) Nairobi time.