KEMRI - Internship Positions

Job Description

The KEMRI Wellcome Trust Research Programme is an internationally renowned health research programme that is committed to research capacity development in the East African Region.

Research internships provide an opportunity for recent graduates to gain experience in a dynamic research environment by working with senior scientific staff in on-going research activities.

The internship gives young graduates an opportunity to decide if they would like to take up research as a career.

Several internships commencing in January 2012 are available at our Nairobi and Kilifi sites.

Applications are invited from graduates of the subjects below who either completed their Bachelors degree within the last two years (2009 & 2010) or will have completed their course by December 2011.

Educational Requirements

Biological Sciences (e.g. zoology, biochemistry),
Health Sciences (e.g. medicine, pharmacy and nursing),
Social Sciences, Anthropology
Geography, Economics
Mathematics, Statistics, ICT

Experience Requirements

N/A

Additional Requirements

Applicants should have achieved or expect to achieve a first class or upper second degree.

The internships are limited to 6 months duration and are non-renewable.

A monthly stipend of KSh. 38, 783 will be provided.

Candidates will be selected through a two stage process.

Closing dates for application for the first stage of selection is 7th of September 2011.

For further information and application, candidates should visit the internship portal on our website at http://careers.kemri-wellcome.org/internships

Only online applications will be accepted.

Salary Range

Negotiable to Based on Experience

Other Benefits

N/A

Job Location

Nairobi, Kenya

Last date for applying

07 September 2011

To apply go to:
Kemri careers

Sales Engineer - Google Kenya

This position can be based in Nairobi, Kenya; Accra, Ghana; Lagos, Nigeria; or Johannesburg, South Africa.

The area: Partner Solutions Organization

Google's Partner Solutions Organization (PSO) is a technology group dedicated to developing and managing the company's largest and most strategic partnerships. Our multi-faceted professionals work together with teams throughout Google to address our partners' most pressing technology challenges – ones that have no simple answers. We create solutions for and build enduring long-term relationships with organizations that represent outstanding revenue opportunities and/or are strategically important for us to take new, world-shaping technologies to market.

The role: Sales Engineer

Sales Engineers work with Google's Partner Development team to create and implement technical account strategies, develop innovative solutions and overcome technical obstacles to sign strategic partnership deals. For this job, you'll bring extensive sales experience with large companies, a strong software development background and detailed knowledge of Internet and telecommunication technologies. You also enjoy working with people and technology more than working with your head down in product development. As such, you have both the ability to interact with engineering teams as well as excellent relationship-building and communication skills. This job requires travel about one-third of the time.

Responsibilities:

• Gather technical requirements and determine the best way to apply Google technology to address prospects’ business problems.
• Deliver articulate and effective presentations and demonstrations to a range of audiences, highlighting Google products and technologies.
• Develop proof-of-concept products and software tools to assist in closing deals.
• Drive the technical deal signoff process with Legal, Engineering and Finance.
• Provide feedback to Product Management and Engineering on developing new products and how to improve existing products.

Requirements:

• BA/BS preferred in a technical field with a strong academic record. (MS/MBA is a plus).
• Extensive hands-on experience in Internet or telecom products and technologies in Africa or similar market.
• Experience in deadline-driven, large-scale technical project management or software development in the Internet/Telecommunications space.
• Excellent project management skills and attention to detail as well as experience working with external clients in a sales environment.
• Proficient in one or more programming languages, including Java, C/C++, JavaScript, Python, or PHP.
• Proficient in French, English and at least one other African language.
• Willing to travel extensively within Africa.

How To Apply
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Systems Developer - Kenya Airways

Brief Description

Development and Maintenance of reporting, analysis and integration solutions for the business application systems.

Detailed Description

• Design, develop and implement reporting, analysis and integration solutions for the business application systems.
• Work very closely with users and business analysts to understand requirements and then develop or maintain the required solutions.
• Identify solution initiatives, which can be created for better efficiency and process controls within any business systems environment.
• Develop and maintain programming standards and policies for these solutions
• Advise manager and business analysts of emerging development strategies, which can provide business benefit.

Job Requirements

• Degree in IT or related field.
• Certifications in system development tools and languages.
• At least 3 years experience in systems development.
• Experience in developing in NT/Unix environments.
• Certification and solid experience in developing with Oracle Technologies
• Minimum 2 years programming experience in Visual basic, Java, C++, XML,PL/SQL,PERL.

Additional Details

• The successful candidate is self-motivated, enjoys problem solving, solution development, system integration challenges and will excel in a fast paced, team-oriented environment.
• Good troubleshooting skills and ability to work independently/ proactively are a must.
• Excellent verbal and written communication; effective liaison skills and the ability to work with a wide-range of professionals in various disciplines.

How To Apply: Click

Closing Date

24-Aug-2011

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Careers at EABL

East African Breweries Limited, is East Africa's leading beverage business in terms of sales, profitability and corporate citizenship. We thrive on the development of great brands and great people. With state of the art brewery, superb distribution network and close associate companies across the region, delivery of the highest quality brands to consumers and long-term value to its investors is the ultimate goal.

We want applying to be as simple and trouble-free as possible. The step-by-step guide tells you everything you need to know before applying.

Click here to apply for the Graduates Programme

Click here to view the step-by-step guide

Click here to apply for current job openings

Click here for a step by step application guide to positions in Serengeti Breweries Limited (SBL) Tanzania

Bidco Internship Programme

Bidco is open to providing internship to students interested in working at bidco in related various departments.In this regard, we have formed strong partnerships with most leading institutions countrywide, and take students on internship from time to time in relevant departments. We are committed to working with the institutions as we recognise the wider role the business environment shapes in making the students become better and responsible citizens.

Among the departments that take students on intern include mechanical and chemical engineering, Information Technology and Communication (ICT) accounts, human resources, quality assurance etc.This way the company is playing a significant role in building the nation as well preparing the students be well equipped to able to meet the challenges ahead of their careers.

If you are interested in joining in becoming an intern at Bidco, family, you are welcome to send your resume to careers1@bidco-oil.com.

SDM PLANNING ENGINEER REF:TECHNICAL_SDMPE_AUGUST 2011

Reporting to the Principal Engineer SDM (Subscriber Data Management) Planning; the holder of the position will be responsible for evaluation of new and existing hardware, planning & design for new solutions, implementation and integration of new hardware/software, optimization of existing systems and internal process improvement.

Key Responsibilities

• Create key performance indicators for new products/services;
• Play a lead role in marketing proposals, product & services vendor evaluation process; weighted evaluation for new hardware, features and services;
• Design network for SDM for the new elements that are added and analyze it as required;
• Minimize network and service impact for any change;
• Create and update handover system configuration documentation after software/hardware upgrade;
• Configure data for new systems with vendor engineer and create/adopt necessary work instruction for existing systems;
• Perform S.W.O.T Analysis of projects and play a lead role in transference of SDM skills and knowledge technicians;
• Analyze the effect of a new/improvement change before & after project implementation;
• Build internal and external relationships with key customers and suppliers to deliver continuous quality solutions to business.

Minimum requirements

• Degree/Diploma in either Telecommunications, Electronic Engineering or IT (Computing) – Operating systems, databases, LAN design and configuration, TCP/IP;
• 3 years working as an engineer in a telecommunications environment (vendor or operator);
• Experience of GSM HLR will be an added advantage;
• Experience of NSN NT-HLR and/or Service @once Activation Manager (SAAM) Solutions will be an added advantage.

If you feel that you are up to the challenge and posses the necessary qualification and experience please send your resume and application letter indicating your experience and why you are the most suitable candidate for the role clearly quoting the job title to the address below. The deadline for application is Monday the 22nd August 2011.

Senior IP/MPLS Support Engineer REF: TECHNOLOGY_ SPSE _July 2011

We are pleased to announce the following vacancy in the Core Network Planning & Support Department within the Technical Division. In keeping with our current business needs, we are looking for a person who meets the criteria indicated below:

Reporting to the IP Network Support Manager, the holder will be primarily responsible for maintenance of the Core IP Backbone network (IP/MPLS) and the Enterprise Network (Enterprise Edge and Aggregation) to ensure that SLA’s are met for all services, execute work orders as instructed from the planning team and be part of a 24 x 7 team.

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure system and service availability of the network on 24x7 basis
• Managing of network faults and 2nd level escalations
• Projects assigned by the team manager and Work orders raised by the Planning team
• Ensuring optimum performance of the network at all times with KPIs met
• Reports for network activities

Minimum requirements

• Bsc in Computer Science, Information Systems, Electrical/Computer Engineering required (CCIE R&S certification is desired; CCNP/CCIP certification a must)
• 4+ years of direct Network Engineering/Network Support experience in a busy Service Provider environment
• In depth understanding of QoS, Diffserv Traffic shaping and traffic QoS policy implementation
• Experience with network management and monitoring tools (e.g. Cisco LMS/ISC, Ethereal, Cacti, Zabbix)
• Articulate high level understanding of multi-services platforms, routing protocols ISIS / RIP / RSVP / OSPF / BGP / iBGP / and troubleshooting down to packet level
• Knowledge of QoS techniques and hands on experience on implementing MPLS services.
• Very strong hands-on skills with extensive experience in the troubleshooting and solving complex network related issues.

If you feel that you are up to the challenge and posses the necessary qualification and experience please send your resume and application letter indicating your experience and why you are the most suitable candidate for the role clearly quoting the job title to the address below. The deadline for application is Thursday 25^th August 2011.

The Senior Manager – Talent Acquisition
Safaricom Ltd
Nairobi

Via E-mail to: hr@safaricom.co.ke