KMFRI Corporate Affairs Manager, Chief Accountant, Assistant Research Officers and Supplies Chain Management Officers Jobs

Kenya Marine and Fisheries Research Institute (KMFRI) is a research body established within the provision of Science and Technology Act (1979) Cap 250 charged with the responsibility to undertake research in Marine and freshwater fisheries, aquaculture, environmental and ecological studies and marine research including chemical and physical oceanography, in order to provide scientific data and information for sustainable exploitation, management and conservation of Kenya’s fisheries resources and aquatic environment and contribute to National strategies towards food security, poverty alleviation, and creation of employment.

With its Headquarters ¡n Mombasa, the Institute also has research centres and Stations located at, Kisumu, Nairobi, Baringo, Turkana, Kegati, Naivasha, Sangoro and Sagana.

KMFRI being an equal opportunity employer wishes to advertise the following vacant positions.

1. Corporate Affairs Manager
Job Group RI.15
(1 Post)

This is a senior position in KMFRI which require a self motivated, result oriented person who can work with minimum supervision.

Responsible to the Director.

Key duties and responsibilities are:

• Develop marketing policies for the Institute with a view to ensuring that KMFRI has an impact to the local communities as well as being a reputable institution both locally and abroad.
• Plan and coordinate marketing and market research activities
• Liaise with other corporate/ professional bodies that share interests with KMFRI, both locally and internationally with a view to establishing profitable collaborations.
• Advice the Institute on potential business opportunities and developments related to its mandates both in local and overseas markets.
• Any other duties as may be assigned from time to time.

Minimum Requirement for Appointment

• BA Degree in Economics; or B. Commerce (Marketing option) plus CPS (K);
• A minimum of 10 years experience in a research or related environment.
• Demonstrated communication and Information Technology skills.
• Knowledge in Public Relations will be an added advantage.

Remuneration:- Basic salary - KShs.(100,620 - 127,980) p.m. plus a monthly house allowance of KShs.56,000 and other attractive fringe benefits.

2. Chief Accountant
Job Group RI.12
(1 Post)

Reporting to Deputy Director (Finance and Administration).

Key responsibilities for this position are:

• In-Charge of Accounts Department;
• Collation of financial estimates;
• Determination of aggregate expenditure;
• Preparation of final accounts and statements
• Supervision of staff including their training and general development;
• Interpret all regulations of the Institute pertaining to financial control and management;
• Review accounting procedures and practices to ensure proper accounting systems are in place
• Generation of financial returns and reports; and
• Any other duties as may be assigned from time to time.

Minimum Requirement for Appointment

• B. Commerce Degree (Accounting Option), from a recognized University;
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) (K) or its equivalents; and
• Satisfactorily served at the grade of Principal Accountant for at least three years ¡n a Public Institution.
• Must be computer literate.

Remuneration:- Basic salary - KShs.(63,782 - 81,404) p.m. plus a monthly house allowance of
KShs.20,000 and other attractive fringe benefits.

3. Assistant Research Officer
Job Group RI.9
(10 Posts)

Reporting to the Programme/ Project Co-ordinator.

Successful applicant will be regarded as an officer on training for higher responsibilities. He/she will be inducted to research philosophy and methodology under the guidance of a senior officer who will assign him/her duties, related to ongoing research activities.

He/ She will be required to participate in seminars and short courses ¡n research practice and assume more responsibilities.

He/ She will be required to undergo formal post-graduate training while in this grade.

Minimum Requirement for Appointment

• B. Sc. Degree upper second class honours in Fisheries, Aquaculture, Statistics and Mathematics or any of the Aquatic Sciences from a recognized university.
• MSc training is an added advantage.

Remuneration:- Basic salary - KShs.(30,472 - 35,275) p.m. plus a monthly house allowance of KShs.15,000 other attractive fringe benefits.

4. Supplies Chain Management Officer I
Job Group RI.9
(1 Post).

Reporting to Senior Supplies Chain Management Officer.

Key responsibilities for this position are:

• Running the day-to-day supplies services;
• Disposal of stores and equipment;
• Market surveys and research;
• Inventory and stock control.

Requirement for Appointment

• Must have a Bachelors Degree in any of the following:- Commerce, business administration, economics, procurement and supplies management, marketing or their equivalent qualification from a recognized institution; plus
• Diploma in procurement/ supplies management from a recognized institution and
• Must have served in the grade of Supplies Chain Management Officer Il for a minimum period of three (3) years in a Public Institution.
• Member of a professional body such as the CIPS, KISM, etc.
• Must be computer literate.

Remuneration:- Basic salary - KShs.(30,472 - 35,275) p.m. plus monthly house allowance of
KShs.15,000 and other attractive fringe benefits.

5. Supplies Chain Management Officer II
Job Group RI.8
(1 Post).

Reporting to Supplies Chain Management Officer I.

Key responsibilities for this position are:

• Overseeing the Supply Chain Management function in a Centre;
• Processing of agenda for the tender committees and assisting ¡n implementation of decisions thereof; and
• Any other duties as may be assigned from time to time.

Requirement for Appointment

• Must have a Bachelors Degree in any of the following:- Commerce, business administration, economics, procurement and supplies management, marketing or their equivalent qualification from a recognized institution; plus
• Diploma in procurement / supplies management from a recognized institution and
• Must have served in the grade of Supplies Chain Management Officer II for a minimum period of three (3) years in a Public Institution.
• Member of a professional body such as the CIPS, KISM, etc.
• Must be computer literate.

Remuneration:

Basic salary - KShs.(26,323 - 31,996) p.m. plus monthly house allowance of KShs.8,000 and other attractive fringe benefits.

Interested candidates are invited to submit their applications with a detailed resume and copies of certificates and testimonials to the address shown below not later than Wednesday 25th May 2011

The Director,
Kenya Marine and Fisheries Research Institute,
P.O. Box 81651 - 80100,
Mombasa
Phone: 020-8021560, 020-8021561

Email: director@kmfri.co.ke

Note: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Nokia Siemens Bharti Kenya 2 - Customer Service Engineer

Bharti Kenya 2 - Customer Service Engineer

Job ID #: 2693	Experience Required: 7 - 10 Years
Country: Kenya	Education Required: Technical Degree or equivalent
City: Nairobi	Relocation Provided: No
Job Field Area: Customer Service
Employment Type: Full - Time Regular / Permanent
Travel Percentage: 30

Nokia Siemens Networks' Global Services Business Unit employs 28,000 people delivering the highest quality of projects that enable our customers to enhance the efficiency of their networks. This includes the building, management and maintaining of our customer networks as well as network planning and optimization activities. Our unique and innovative global service delivery model brings together the best of global expertise and local insight from 150 countries around the world with a very high standard of service excellence.

General Purpose

Proactively plans and performs advanced technical activities requiring knowledge in multiple areas or on a system level to service the customer. Prioritizes work based on customer impact, and brings expertise to customer site on need basis.

Main Responsibility Area

Identifies and solves proactively demanding problems and communicates them to key stakeholders. Participates as an expert in own technology area in customer projects. May support areas by participating in emergency and 24/7 duty. Is active in networking and knowledge sharing. Develops processes, tools and working methods.

Position Description

- Provide Cross Functional lead and support for the Service readiness and for delivery of new Programs/ Projects / Product introduction.
- Support the BLs/ BUs to align, enhance and develop the Service product portfolio as per the customer needs.
- Plan and support the execution of special projects, trial execution for new and existing customers and technologies.
- Work with the NSN Logistics management team to insure efficient on time deliveries
- Insure that new feature development is in line with NSN’s North American customer requirements
- Manage factory lead times by insuring that product forecast demands are in alignment with manufacturing production
- Work with NSN project and technical managers to obtain hardware and software certifications for equipment deployment in the customer networks
- Work with project and care managers to obtain successful First Office Application (FOA) of newly released software and hardware
- Work with Service delivery Management and HR on Competence development plans and people processes
- Ensure and Support the ramp up of New Program / Project teams to meet project target agreements
- Recommend, enhance and implement New and existing tools and processes
- Enhance and /or develop existing or new project reporting standards and dashboards for better program status visibility
- Manage budgets, schedules, risks and prepare mitigation strategies for Executive management awareness.
- Provide regular progress reports for the various programs to the Leadership Team.
- Execution Performance tracking and best practice sharing

Position Requirements

10 plus years managing projects and leading people in a highly technical product environment
Bachelor's degree or equivalent
Must have experience and have demonstrated in each of the following: Project management, Services delivery management, Sales/presales, Solutioning, people management.
Must have strong understanding of financial principles and have experience in managing a profitable business.

Apply now

African Developement Bank - Young Professional Program

The Young Professionals Program (YPP) at the African Development Bank (AfDB) Group aims at attracting highly qualified and motivated professionals from its member countries, who are committed to African development, have demonstrated outstanding academic and professional achievement, as well as effective team work and leadership potential.

Through the Young Professionals Program, the Bank aims to ensure continuity and excellence in both the management of projects and the provision of policy advice to its regional member countries. Young Professionals have the opportunity to work across the continent and be at the forefront of exciting Bank initiatives that are helping to shape Africa’s future.

ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA

The following established eligibility requirements guide the recruitment of the Young Professionals, and at no time will the Bank make an exception for any candidate:

• Citizen of a member country (regional or non-regional) of the AfDB
• A maximum of 32 years of age by December 31st of the selection year
• A minimum of a Master’s degree or equivalent in Economics, Engineering, Social Sciences, International Development, Business Administration, Finance or any discipline that is relevant to the business of the Bank
• Multi-disciplinary background and a minimum of three years relevant work experience
• Outstanding academic credentials
• Demonstrated commitment to African development (field experience on the continent and/or in other developing countries is an added advantage)
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English or French with a working knowledge of the other language (working knowledge of a third language that is relevant to the Bank’s operation in the African continent is an advantage)
• Ability/motivation to work in a multicultural work environment
• Demonstrated leadership potential
• Demonstrated strong analytical skills, dynamism, results-orientation, and problem-solving capability

Strategic Interest

• In accordance with the Bank’s long-term strategy, the strategic focus of the Bank lies within the areas of Infrastructure, Governance, Private Sector and Higher Education.
• Particular attention will be given to candidates who have demonstrated skills and experience related to the above-mentioned strategic areas, and also Regional Integration, Agriculture, Gender, Environment, Climate Change and Knowledge Management, Macroeconomics, Fiduciary Risks, IT and HR.

Member countries

include 53 countries in Africa and 24 countries outside the continent (Argentina, Austria, Belgium, Brazil, Canada, China, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, India, Italy, Japan, Korea, Kuwait, Netherlands, Norway, Portugal, Saudi Arabia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, United Kingdom and United States of America.)

Please note that applicants for the YPP must have obtained their Master’s or equivalent Degree Certificates by the time the vacancy announcement closes.

Applicants who have obtained one or more of their degrees from African Universities are highly encouraged to apply.

The Bologna Process has confirmed that under the new LMD system, the Maîtrise is not equivalent to the current Master’s degree in the French system. Accordingly, candidates who present equivalencies to the Master’s degree (in both the Anglo-Saxon and French systems), must provide written verification from the university or academic institution that confer the degree. For additional information, please visit the following website.

Hydel Engineering & Construction Engineers, Business Development Managers and Secretaries Jobs in Kenya

Required Civil / Mechanical / Electrical Engineers / Business Development Managers / Secretaries for Hydro Power Company

Hydel Engineering & Construction Ltd. (HECL) is developing a number of hydro power projects in Kenya. HECL is hiring for the following posts:

Civil Engineers / Mechanical Engineers / Electrical Engineers

Candidates must possess Engineering Degrees/Diplomas in relevant field.

Candidates should have at least four (4) years of relevant experience of working in the hydro power domain.

Business Development Managers

Candidates should be MBAs from reputed institutes/ universities. Candidates must have at least four (4) years of relevant experience in Business Development for infrastructure companies in Kenya and Africa.

Secretaries / Personal Assistants to M.D. & Chairman

Candidates should be a graduate & fluent in English. Candidates should possess office administration skills and should be proficient in operating computers, email and office printing and scanning.

Candidate should have relevant working experience of at least Ten (10) years in office administration. MBAs will be preferred.

Interested candidates should clearly mention the post they are applying for:

Email their resume to: jobs.hydel@gmail.com

Or send by courier to:

Hydel Engineering & Construction Ltd.,
2nd Floor, Kiganjo House, Rose Avenue,
Off Dennis Pritt/ Lenana Road,
Next to The Royal Thai Embassy, Nairobi,
P.O. Box 66244-00800, Kenya

Lake Victoria North Water Services Board Accountants Jobs in Kenya

Accountants
Ref: KBWS/P2/2011
2 Positions

Reporting to the Finance & Administration Manager, he/she will be responsible for among other things the following:

• Preparation and monitoring of budgets
• Ensuring billing and collections of revenues
• Ensuring compliance with statutory obligations (i.e. taxes, deductions)
• Preparation of timely and accurate financial management reports.
• Carrying out timely and accurate preparation of quality management accounts.
• Preparation of final accounts and financial statements.
• Reviewing financial policies and procedures.
• Formulation and enforcement of internal controls
• Overseeing the general expenditure and payroll processing functions.

Requirements for the position:

• Should be a holder of B. Com with CPA II with 3 years experience OR
• CPA (K) with 5 years experience.
• Excellent communication and public relation skills.
• Ability to work independently but also a team player.
• Proficiency in using all Microsoft Office Applications, and accounting software, preferably financial management information system; knowledge of sage pastel and prosoft payroll systems will be an added advantage.
• Good report writing skills.
• Experience in commercial/utility service industry will be an added advantage.

Interested candidates who meet the specified requirements should send their application letters, detailed CVs, copies of their certificates and testimonials to the address below to be received not later than 13th May, 2011.

The Managing Director
Kakamega – Busia Water Supply
Lake Victoria North Water Services Board.
P.O Box 673 – 50100
Kakamega

Or Email:info@lvnwsb.go.ke

NB: Lake Victoria North Water Services Board is an equal opportunity employer.