Jobs at Safaricom - Principal RAN Strategy Engineer

Job Title: Principal RAN Strategy Engineer

Posted on: Wednesday, 17 October 2012

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

REF: TECHNOLOGY_PRSE__OCT _2012

Reporting to the Senior Manager- Access Networks Strategy and design, the holder of the role is charged with developing the access networks roadmap in consultation with the overall corporate strategy, the business units, other technology functions, Vodafone global, vendor roadmaps and industry developments. He/she shall provide technical advice, strategic planning, budgetary support and governance to the other technology functions on access technologies.

The job holder’s key responsibilities will be to:

Work closely with the business units and other technology functions to develop, validate and deliver 3 year strategy plan for the access networks;
Formulate strategic target architecture, best practices / guidelines, and architectural standards in close collaboration with the RAN design engineers and Vodafone;
Stay abreast of new processes and technologies in the RAN field by attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications; establishing personal networks; benchmarking state-of-the-art practices; participating in professional societies ;
Drive RAN Efficiency Utilization Initiatives to allow Best-Use Technology utilize resources;
Engagement with Vendors & Vodafone Opco’s to align Technology Roadmaps with acceptable best practice within Industry ;
Relationship Management: Forge and maintain working relationships and synergies across the organization and with vendors, and establish greater transparency and accountability for those people carrying out the company’s strategy;
Promote awareness of emerging technologies/methods to the technical staff/management;
Develop, participate and enforce various governance initiatives including preservation of assets/services through promotion of a Business continuity (BCP)/ disaster recovery culture;
Drive the Budget process for technology – Forecast requirements; prepare an annual budget; analyze variances and initiate corrective action.

The ideal candidate should possess the following skills & competencies:

Honors Degree in Engineering;
At least 5 years experience in mobile communications and must have experience in planning and/or optimization of the radio network;
Expert and current knowledge in the different radio networks domains;
Good professional & work background on Project Management;
Good appreciation of Budgeting Principles within a Technology Organization;
An innate like for reading with ability to spend many hours reading technical documentation;
Ability to work independently and within a team environment;
Ability to reason logically to provide relevant, appropriate and well supported information to support planning of technical roadmaps;
Sound analytic ability, data evaluation and review capability;
Can objectively and accurately assess needs for improvement;
Able to form strong positive relationships with the various project stakeholders and Vendors;
Demonstrates thorough attitude and attention to detail;
Excellent communication and technical report writing skills.


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 1st November, 2012

The Senior Manager – Talent Acquisition
Safaricom Ltd
Nairobi
Via E-mail to
hr@safaricom.co.ke

Senior Project Officer Jobs at Safaricom Kenya

Job Title: Senior Project Officer

Posted on: Wednesday, 17 October 2012

Closes on: 29th October 2012


We are pleased to announce the following vacancy in the Products & Services Development Department within the Technology Division. In keeping with our current business needs, we are looking for a person who meets the criteria indicated below:

SENIOR PROJECT OFFICER
REF: TECHNOLOGY_SPE__OCT _2012

Reporting to the Project Manager – Products & Services, the position holder will be provide project support services in the management and execution of projects within the department and coordinate and manage projects assigned to ensure implementation within agreed timelines and processes.

The job holder’s key responsibilities will be to:

Project Planning

In association with project manager and stakeholders, refine project requirements, assumptions and constraints through communication with stakeholders and/or by reviewing project documents to baseline the scope of work and enable development of the execution plan;
Develop the resource management plan (Human Resource), by identifying resource requirements and obtaining commitments from internal, external, and procured sources to complete all project activities;
Refine project estimates in order to determine and define project baseline, schedule;
Establish project controls by defining the required correct processes, measures, and controls to manage project change, communications, procurement, risk, quality, and human resources to facilitate project executing and controlling processes, and to ensure compliance with generally accepted industry standards;
Develop a formal and comprehensive project plan by integrating and documenting project deliverables, acceptance criteria, processes, procedures, risks, and tasks to facilitate project executing, controlling, and closing processes;
Obtain project plan approval by reviewing the plan with the client and other required stakeholders to confirm project baselines prior to proceeding with project executing processes;

Project Execution

In liaison with project manager & stakeholders, commit project resources in accordance with the project plan to ensure that all activities are performed;
Implement the project plan by ensuring the execution of project activities and tasks to produce project deliverables;
Manage project progress by ensuring that activities are executed as planned in order to achieve the project objectives;
Communicate project progress by producing project reports to provide timely and accurate project status and decision support information to stakeholders;
Implement quality assurance procedures by performing project control activities to meet project objectives;

Project Control

Measure project performance continually by comparing results to the baseline in order to identify project trends and variances;
Take timely corrective action by addressing the root causes in the problem areas in order to eliminate or minimize negative impact;
Evaluate the effectiveness of the corrective actions by measuring subsequent performance in order to determine the need further actions;
Ensure compliance with the change management plan by monitoring response to change initiatives in order to manage scope;
Reassess project control plans by scheduling periodic reviews in order to ensure their effectiveness and accuracy.
Respond to risk event triggers in accordance with the risk management plan in order to properly manage project outcomes;
Monitor project activity by performing periodic inspections to ensure that authorized approaches and processes are followed or to identify the need for corrective action;

Projects Close Out

Obtain final acceptance of deliverables by obtaining formal approval from appropriate stakeholders to achieve closeout;
Document lessons learned by surveying project team members and other relevant stakeholders to use for the benefit of future projects;
Facilitate administrative closure in accordance with the project plan in order to comply with organization and stakeholder requirements;
Preserve essential project records for future use to adhere to legal and other requirements;
Release project resources by following appropriate organizational procedures in order to optimize resource utilization;

The ideal candidate should possess the following skills & competencies:

BSc. in Computer Science / Business oriented degree;
Other IT technical certification an advantage;
Certificate in project planning/project management expertise;
2-3 years experience as an IT analyst in a busy IT environment ;
Planning and organization;
Experience as a projects team member in a large project preferably an IT project;
A good understanding of managing projects in a changing business environment ;
Experience in providing administrative and project support;
Analytical thinking;
Attention to details ;
Report writing skills ;
Cross Functional & interdisciplinary awareness.

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 29th October, 2012.

The Senior Manager – Talent Acquisition
Safaricom Ltd
Nairobi
Via E-mail to; hr@safaricom.co.ke

Senior IT Business Analyst Jobs at Safaricom Kenya

Job Title: Senior IT Business Analyst

Posted on: Wednesday, 17 October 2012

Closes on: Wednesday, 31 October 2012

We are pleased to announce the following vacancy in the Products and Services Department within the Technology Division. In keeping with our current business needs, we are looking for a person who meets the criteria indicated below:

SENIOR IT BUSINESS ANALYST
REF: IT_SIBA_OCT_ 2012

Reporting to the Senior Manager, Business Analysis & Architecture the job holder will be responsible for gathering, detailing and documenting business requirements and propose ways in which the existing processes and systems can be managed to meet business requirements.

Key Responsibilities

Collect, classify, analyze and document business requirements as per set standards;
Create designs to meet business requirements through existing Business/Network systems or by filling missing gaps with appropriate new systems in accordance with enterprise architecture;
Develop test-driven business requirements and functional specifications with other business units;
Develop vendor evaluation documents and plans and participate in technical/functional evaluation of bids for new systems;
Generate process documentation that clarifies and validates how the organization utilizes business systems to meet business requirements;
Ensure that IT systems are aligned with business processes, and engage business stakeholders in process reviews to ensure cost reduction improved turn around time;
Promote proper release planning, guaranteeing adherence to business needs and priorities and keep stakeholders constantly up-to-date on progress;
Review and validate test cases for accuracy and conformity to requirements;
Manage and execute various levels of solution testing including user acceptance and regression tests.
Manage business relationships with different business areas and stake holders

Minimum requirements

Bachelor degree in Computer science or Engineering or Business related field;
5 years experience as a systems developer/business analyst in a busy IT development environment, 2 years of which must include experience in systems analysis;
Expertise in enterprise architecture is an added advantage;
Logical and physical data modeling, relational databases experience;
Experience in writing formal use cases and other UML tools;
Project Management and Business Analysis training and experience is 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 Wednesday 31st October, 2012

The Senior Manager – Talent Acquisition
Safaricom Ltd
Nairobi
Via E-mail to
hr@safaricom.co.ke

Jobs at International Finance Corporation (IFC) - Operations Officer

Job #: 122294

Job Title: Operations Officer - Investment Policy (Nairobi)

Job Stream: Private Sector Development

Location: Nairobi, Kenya

Closing Date: 10/28/2012
   
Background / General description:

Improving the investment climate in Africa is one of three core priorities of the IFC/World Bank Group strategy in Sub-Saharan Africa.

The Investment Climate Advisory Services of the World Bank Group comprise staff based in the hub offices of Nairobi, Dakar and Johannesburg and across the continent, working with a team of product specialists in Washington, DC, and Istanbul.

The Investment Climate Advisory Services have been implementing reform programs in Sub-Saharan for almost a decade, and have scaled up their efforts significantly in recent years.

The programs focus on a range of economy-wide investment climate reforms, including business registration and licensing, investment promotion, inspection reform, business taxation, trade logistics, regulatory governance and special economic zones.

The World Bank Group’s Investment Climate Department (CIC) assists governments of developing countries and transition economies in reforming their business environments, with emphasis on regulatory simplification and investment generation. CIC relies on close collaboration with World Bank Group partners and donors to leverage value and deliver tangible results.

CIC is seeking to recruit an experienced Investment Policy Officer to support the management and delivery of its projects to assist the client governments to design and implement policy reforms that make the country more attractive for investment. The position is a local appointment based in Nairobi.

The Investment Policy (IP) Product helps client governments improve investment laws, policies and incentives regimes and reduce economy-wide investment barriers in order to stimulate private domestic and foreign direct investment flows.

Investment climate benchmarks are used to catalyze governments’ actions and frame IP reform interventions.

Duties and Accountabilities:

The Investment Policy Officer will be involved in supporting technical assistance and advisory work in the following areas:
Participate in missions to client countries and prepare written reports as necessary (e.g., diagnostic analysis, findings, recommendations, case studies, etc.);
Operational support and management of advisory projects with investment policy components in East and Southern Africa;
Provide technical expertise to lead the IP components of selected client-focused projects, undertaking project diagnostic and implementation activities and liaising with clients and development partners;
Provide quality control of projects, recruit and supervise consultants and manage program implementation, monitoring the budget and spent on each program, and reporting on progress, activities, outputs and outcomes.
Contribute to knowledge management, research and analysis of selected policy and regulatory issues in support of the global investment policy advisory work, such as helping to generate and disseminate best practice case studies, databases and other materials in relevant themes.
Contribute to the development of collaborative partnerships with external partners and all other World Bank Group teams involved in promoting competition in client countries (FPD, PREM, other IFC Advisory Services, and IFC Investment).
Contribute to an active role as member of a global IP product team and ensure optimal client response, knowledge generation and dissemination of best practice on competition policies across countries and regions.
Selection Criteria:
A graduate qualification (i.e. Masters level), or equivalent, in a relevant discipline (economics, law, international finance, political science or business).
A minimum of 7 years’ work experience, at least 4 of which should be in the area of private sector development and investment policy issues in a developing country context.
Good knowledge of business environment indicator products, as well as a solid general technical understanding of indicator construction and benchmarking techniques.
Experience in and understanding of private sector business operations, either through direct experience or through academic study.
Excellent written and oral communication skills in English.
Strong interpersonal and team skills; ability to develop effective relations with clients.
High degree of self-motivation and proven ability to work independently under limited supervision. Ability to multitask and work effectively in multidisciplinary teams.
Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment with a capacity to deliver high-quality outputs and results under tight deadlines.
Women are strongly encouraged to apply.

How to apply
http://www1.ifc.org/wps/wcm/connect/Careers_Ext_Content/IFC_External_Corporate_Site/IFC%20Careers/Career%20Opportunities/CareerOpportunityPlaceHolder?JobReqNo=122294

Human Resources Officer Jobs at International Finance Corporation (IFC) Kenya

Job Title: Human Resources Officer

Job #: 122238

Job Stream: Human Resources

Location: Nairobi, Kenya

Closing Date: 10/28/2012
 
Background / General description:

IFC, a member of the World Bank Group, is the largest global development institution focused on the private sector in developing countries. We create opportunity for people to escape poverty and improve their lives.

We do so by providing financing to help businesses employ more people and supply essential services, by mobilizing capital from others, and by delivering advisory services to ensure sustainable development.

Investing in progress, innovation and partnership, the Corporation has strong values, unique expertise and a highly diverse, talented and committed staff of over 3,500. Headquarters are in Washington, D.C. and there are close to 100 hub and field offices around the world.

IFC’s HR Client Services are part of the Human Resources and Administration Department (CHA). HR Officers are Business Partners to their assigned client departments.

They work closely with directors and managers on issues of organizational development and change management; they participate in the development of new programs and policies and coordinate activities with colleagues in HR programs (Recruitment and Staffing, Learning, Leadership Development, Performance Management, Compensation and Benefits).

On the day-to-day basis, they are the first focal point for all HR issues from recruitment to separations, including matters such as on-boarding, management and staff development, performance management, strategic staffing, compensation and benefits, learning, career counseling, succession planning, and more.

We are recruiting an HR Officer who will be based in Nairobi and cover HR responsibilities for staff in the East Africa region, He/she will be part of the regional HR Client Services team, work closely with colleagues in other parts of Sub-Saharan Africa, as well as with HR teams at HQ and other locations.

Duties and Accountabilities:

Operating within the framework of the World Bank Group Human Resources policies, the HR Officer will be accountable for:
Advising managers on HR policies and best practices
Advising management on strategic staffing and organizational development, which includes partnering with the budget team staffing and recruitment planning and monitoring
Partnering with the business effective and efficient recruitment process
On-boarding of new staff members.
Providing career guidance to staff
Leadership and support of the business in the annual talent and performance management
Management of staff movements, rotations and developmental assignments.
Coaching and advising managers and staff on performance management issues.
Providing sound advice to the business on compensation and benefits
Supporting the business on internal mobility and effective succession planning
Supporting the business on separation process
Providing analytical support and guidance on diversity of client departments
Selection Criteria:
Advanced university degree.

10+ years of broad and in-depth HR management experience in the private sector, preferably but not necessarily in a financial or service oriented environment.
Proven track record in implementing projects in the fields of organizational development, performance management and/or change management
Work experience in a multi-cultural setting; experience working abroad is a competitive advantage.
Strong analytical skills.
Excellent interpersonal and team building skills; experience in building and maintaining good relationships at both, senior management and all staff levels.
Strong communication skills in English is a must; additional language skills are welcome
A keen interest in the kind of work and mission that IFC represents is important.

How to apply

http://www1.ifc.org/wps/wcm/connect/Careers_Ext_Content/IFC_External_Corporate_Site/IFC%20Careers/Career%20Opportunities/CareerOpportunityPlaceHolder?JobReqNo=122238

Office Assistant Administrator Jobs at Kinetic Controls Ltd

Job Title: Office Assistant Administrator


Kinetic Controls Ltd, established over 25 years ago, with a sole purpose of providing specialized services in installation and maintenance of Electrical and Mechanical systems & equipments, Kinetic Controls Ltd has placed itself in a position of being one of the leading Electrical & Mechanical Contractors and thus undertaking several major projects with Multi-International Organizations.

We build on the technology’ knowledge and skills to come up with innovative, sustainable and most practical maintenance solutions.

We are seeking to recruit results-oriented and proactive team players to fill different positions in one of the leading Electrical/Mechanical Maintenance Contractor in East & Central Africa.

Office Assistant Administrator

2 Positions

Ladies Only

Responsibilities
Ensure implementation of induction programme and training schedules for new staff at locations.
Handing of any relevant office issues.
Liaising with a wide range of people involved in policy areas such as staff performance, and health and safety;
Recruiting staff - this includes developing job descriptions and person specifications, preparing advertisements, checking application forms, short listing, interviewing and selecting candidates;
Developing and implementing policies on issues such as working conditions, performance management, equal opportunities, disciplinary procedures and absence management;
Interpreting and advising on employment legislation;
Planning, and sometimes delivering, training, including inductions for new staff and analyzing training needs in conjunction with departmental managers
Qualifications
Diploma in Office Administration / Management or Business Administration from a recognized college;
Minimum Year of broad experience in Office Administration including  experience in Electrical/Mechanical Class A Contractor;
Highly Presentable {Kindly attach your passport photo}
Ability to manipulate data to generate reports weekly, monthly, quarterly & annually;
Good communication, interpersonal and time management skills;
Proactive, confident, energetic and ability to work under pressure;
A team player with a pleasant outgoing personality with empathy and resilience.
Experience in coaching, counselling and mentoring staff; and
Demonstrated leadership and TEAMWORK skills coupled with exceptional planning and organisation skills.
If you feel you can do the above and upto the task, please send your CV and cover letter clearly stating your current and expected salary to (jobs@kineticontrols.com) clearly quoting the job title (Office Assistant Administrator Position) on the  email subject before 26th October, 2012.

Candidate who are available to start immediately are encouraged to apply.

Applications will only be considered if they are sent by 26th October 2012 at 5.00pm.

Only short listed Candidates will be contacted.

Provide your day time telephone number.

“Kinetic Controls Ltd is an equal opportunity employer.

Closing date for applications is 26th October 2012 at 5.00pm.

Manager Jobs at ActionAid in Kenya

Job Title: Manager

Based in Kishushe

ActionAid International Kenya (AAIK) is a member of ActionAid Federation; ActionAid works in more than 40 countries all over the world, in the places where we can make the biggest impact.

We tackle poverty and denial of human rights at the local level, and we challenge the causes behind them locally, nationally and globally.

In Kenya AAIK works in solidarity with women and people living in poverty and exclusion; connecting their voices, sharing ideas, spreading inspiration, campaigning, advocating and formulating public policy to eradicate poverty and ensure social justice.

We are present in at least 16 counties across Kenya and link key international, national and local institutions in favour of the right holders.

ActionAid seeks to recruit a dynamic and innovative professional who will take up the position of Manager-Kishushe LRP; to implement programmes designed to benefit the community in Kishushe

Manager – Kishushe LRP

This position is based in Kishushe, which lies on the leeward side of Taita hills in the Taita Taveta County, about 50 Km from Voi town. The area boarders Tsavo national park and is home to the famous Mzima springs that supplies fresh water to the City of Mombasa and Voi town.

Reporting to the Programme Manager; as the Manager- Kishushe LRP you will be responsible for directing AAIK’s programmes and initiatives in the LRP while providing focal lead in strategic priorities of AAIK as per the Country Strategy Paper; the incumbent will be responsible for and not limited to;
Coordinate planning, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of all programme activities within the LRP;
Coordinate all sponsorship activities to ensure compliance with the supporter’s communication guidelines;
Coordinate funding proposals development, plans and budgets at the LRP level;
Ensuring compliance with the organization’s budgetary and financial management guidelines;
Promote women rights and empowerment through gender mainstreaming at the LRP;
Ensuring provision of timely and efficient responses to child sponsorship activities;
Undertake regular assessments and reviews of progress and impact of development projects;
Documentation of success stories and enhancement of information sharing and learning;
Directly participate and support rights holders and their institutions to participate in national policy formulation processes;
Promote the highest standards of integrity, cost consciousness and accountability in line with the AAIK’s policies, learning and planning systems;
Represent the organization at meetings with government and other actors at the LRP and County level;
Prepare and share timely and accurate documentation of lessons learnt to promote best practise;
Profile

Our preferred candidate will have:
A minimum of a Degree in Development studies, Social Sciences or it’s equivalent from a recognized university;
Post Graduate training in Financial & Organizational Management, People Management(Leadership) skills and Monitoring & Evaluation;
Served in a comparable position with similar responsibilities in like organizations for a minimum period of five (5) years;
and in-depth understanding of programming issues, resource mobilization including proposal development, donor reporting and managing donor relations.
You must be willing to reside in the Local Rights Programme area.

The successful candidates will enjoy flexibility and organizational space while joining an experienced and dynamic staff working alongside people living in poverty.

If you possess the necessary qualifications and experience, fill in the application form (Click here to download) and specifying the location send it to us via email to be received not later than October 31, 2012 to:

The Head of Human Resources Organisation Development & Administration
P. O. Box 42814, 00100, Nairobi
Email- hresources.kenya@actionaid.org

(Kindly write on the subject line of your email “Manager-Kishushe LRP”)

Do not send a detailed CV at this stage as only the information in the application form will be used for initial selection.

Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

ActionAid is an equal opportunities employer.

Qualified women candidates are encouraged to apply.

Associate WASH Officer Jobs at UNHCR in Kenya

Job Title: Associate WASH Officer

Internal/external Vacancy Notice
IVNIIEVNIKEN/KAKI/1 21012

Functional Title: Associate WASH Officer

Position Number: 10018603
Duty Station: Sub Office Kakuma, Kenya
Date of Entry: As soon as Possible

Duration of Assignment: Initially for one year
Category and Level: NOB
Closing Date: 01 November 2012

Responsibilities:
Conduct camp based WASH needs/gaps assessments/analysis and propose/recommend technical solutions and strategies that will address the immediate, short and long term identified needs ¡n the camps;
Coordinate, consolidate and provide technical guidance and support to IPs on all Water Sanitation and Hygiene Promotion (WASH) related issues in all in camps;
Ensure a consistent, coherent, systematic and harmonized approach across all the camps. This should be in line with UNHCR policies, guidelines and standards;
Participate in the formulation and development of WASH program project goals, strategies and approaches for UNHCR plan of cooperation. Plan, implement and monitor assigned activities;
Participate with UNHCR/Government/INGOs/LNGOs/CBOs in identification of new approaches for improving program delivery with emphasis on advocacy community participation and social mobilization;
Ensure the regular analysis of WASH situational report and periodic updates to overall SOD bi-weekly situational report (Sitrep) including any other reports and updates that may be required by the senior management
Act as a focal point on all WASH related issues in the camps and ensure that there ¡s strong linkage and liaison with other UN related agencies, non governmental organization governmental line ministries/counterparts;
Review performance, monitor development and evaluate approaches adopted by partners in WASH and related sectors i.e. natural resources management, environment assessment, technical capacity of implementing partners/institutions etc. and formulate appropriate designs and corrective measures as deemed necessary
Formulate and review project submissions (project sub grants) including budgets to respond to WASH needs/gaps ¡n collaboration with appropriate authorities, implementing partners and UNHCR program and technical sectors at all levels;
Coordinate with programme/supply staff on supply and non-supply related assistance activities. Recommend/certify disbursement of funds and ensuring proper utilization and accountability and ensure that those activities are within established plans of action and program budget allocation and eventually contribute to overall country strategy;
Ensure that mechanisms to monitor the performance of UNHCR’s partners on WASH activities are in place and that there is a coordinated delivery of WASH services to beneficiaries that meet UNHCR standards of assistance. Monitor and review all WASH field/camp activities and make recommendations that will accelerate project implementation and overall improvement of partners performance and efficient delivery of WASH services in the field;
Contribute to the budgeting process and input to financial management of the programme on technical areas;
Participate in the preparation of all reports for management, boards, donors, budget reviews, camp Water Monitoring System (WMS)/report cards, budget reviews, programme analysis, monthly, annual reports etc.
Essential Minimum Qualifications and Professional Experience Required:
University Degree in Water/Civil Engineering, Public Health Engineering, or Environmental Studies, Hydrology or Water Resources Development or a related technical field;
A minimum of 8 years’ experience with the UN and/or NGO or private organisation.;
Desirable Qualifications & Competencies:
Advanced/Master’s University Degree in Water/Civil Engineering, Public Health Engineering, or Environmental Studies, Hydrology or Water Resources Development or a related technical field;
Proven technical expertise in the area of WASH assessment including survey, programme implementation, monitoring and coordination is required.;
Knowledge and experience of working with local partner agencies with a capacity to provide formal and informal training;
Proficiency in basic computer software such as MS Access, excel, powerpoint, word, water modelling sofware, GIS.
NB: For Internal Candidates

Staff members who wish to be considered for this position should submit their applications by EMAIL ONLY to: The Assistant Human Resources Officer, Human Resources Section, Email KENNAHR(UNHCR.ORG Please quote
Reference: IVN/EVN/KEN/KAKII2IOI2
Important: internal candidates are requested to refer to PPAL
Regulation No. 105 before submitting their applications.

External candidates

Candidates should also complete a Personal History form (P.11) available on the following link - http://www.unon.orqfdocs/P11.doc and attach it to their written application for the position. Applications should be sent by either through the post address, P.O. Box 43801, 00100 or hand delivered to UNHCR Branch Office for Kenya, Lynwood House, Waiyaki Way (opposite Lions Place). Please quote Reference: IVN/EVN/KEN/KAKJI2/012. Candidates should also submit copies of academic certificates from the relevant institutions.

Important: only those candidates who are short-listed will be Contacted. Candidates will be subjected to testing.

Late Applications will not be considered.

Programme Associate Jobs at Kenya Human Rights Commission (KHRC)

Job Title: Programme Associate: Trade Justice and Livelihoods

The Kenya Human Rights Commission (KHRC) is an independent Non-Governmental human rights organization founded in 1992 to entrench human rights and democratic values in society.

KHRC adopts a human rights based approach in all its strategies which are aimed at the preservation of human dignity, human security and human development.

KHRC recognizes that the Constitution of Kenya, 2010 not only captures the peoples’ aspirations but also formally and legally domesticates the human rights norms captured in the various international human rights
instruments.

One of the strategies that KHRC employs towards the realization Article 43 of the Constitution of Kenya, 2010 is confronting trade injustice to improve livelihoods. KHRC strives to ensure that human rights, justice and sustainable development are at the heart of trade practices so that everyone, through their work, can maintain a decent and dignified livelihood and develop their full potential.

To this end, KHRC seeks to recruit a dynamic, organized, motivated and results-oriented individual for a 6 month contract as a programme associate, serving under the Economic Rights and Social Protection (ER&SP) Programme.

The position is based in Nairobi, with extensive field work mostly within Kenya.

The Position: Programme Associate: Trade Justice& Livelihoods

Overall

Purpose of the Job: To improve the socio-economic rights and livelihood of farmers, producer organizations and workers, promote access to markets and equitable benefit sharing along agricultural value chains.

Contractual Period: Fixed term of 5months, November 16, 2012 to April 30, 2013 with a ten day break in December

Salary: Ksh 140,000 per month inclusive of all benefits

Key Duties and Responsibilities

Reporting to the Senior Programmes Officer, Economic Rights and Social Protection (ER&SP), the post holder will handle:-

Coffee Sub-Sector Advocacy:
Critique KHRC’s study report on the coffee industry from a human rights and fair trade perspective.
Coordinate the validation of the report and policy brief by establishing relationships with influential community based structures and other stakeholders.{Influential community structures and key stakeholders include - farmers, producer organizations including cooperatives, consumers, government officers, business managers, workers unions, financial institutions, relevant government officers and consumer organizations}
Summarize the revised report into a policy brief {Policy brief should aim to support the development of ethical and sustainable agriculture value chains and fair trade within the coffee and rice sub-sectors by looking at ethical standards, certification schemes, standards setting processes and benefit sharing along the value chains} and oversee editing and publishing
Develop and implement a dissemination strategy that delivers keys messages in study report to key stakeholders and the public
Rice Sub-Sector Advocacy:
Analyze existing laws, policies, research reports and case law relating to human rights and trade justice issues in Kenya’s rice production sub-sector.
Develop a policy paper on existing protections of the rights and livelihoods of farmers and workers in the rice sub-sector and possible areas of review and strategies.
Coordinate the validation of the policy paper among key stakeholders and oversee its edit, publishing and dissemination.
Other Deliverables:
Work with KHRC’s Legal aid team to analyze cases related to the violation of economic, social and cultural rights to establish patterns of violation and redress as well as linkages with KHRC’s trade justice and livelihoods work.
Promote informed participation in governance of all and in particular women, marginalized and minority groups
Undertake regular monitoring and evaluation to ensure financial viability of this initiative, frugal management of the assigned budget and compliance with donor requirements
Qualifications

To be successful in this role the post holder will have the following attributes:
Bachelor’s degree in law.
A minimum of 2 years’ experience as a practicing advocate in Kenya.
Good understanding of programmes and project management.
Experience in litigation relating to labor rights, agriculture or business administration.
Proficiency in MS office, and experience in SPSS shall be an added advantage.
Personal Attributes
Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to operate successfully in an environment with multiple stakeholders and people from different cultures.
Results-driven, enthusiastic, resourceful, flexible and able to think out of the box – an intellectual and practical problem solver.
How to apply

If you believe you fit the profile, submit your application and CV detailing your suitability for the post and including daytime telephone contact and three referees, preferably your current or previous line managers to admin@khrc.or.ke quoting the title of the position you are applying for in the subject line.

The closing date for this position is on 26th October 2012.

Disclaimer:

KHRC is an equal opportunity employer, committed to ensuring diversity and gender equality within our organization and will seek to recruit the most qualified person for the job irrespective of race, color, marital status, ethnicity, religion, gender, sexual orientation or nationality.

All qualified persons are encouraged to apply.

Canvassing will automatically lead to disqualification.

Only successful candidates will be contacted

Software Quality Assurance and Testing Officer Jobs in Kenya at Kimetrica

Job Title: Software Quality Assurance and Testing Officer

Overview

Kimetrica is a fast growing technology company headquartered in Nairobi, Kenya with offices in the US.

We specialize in developing bespoke and off-the-shelf software solutions that help governments, nongovernmental organizations and international donors and agencies manage complex development and humanitarian programs.

Most of our software is online and Kimetrica invests heavily in research and development of new software features

Kimetrica is seeking a dynamic individual to take up the role of a software quality assurance and testing officer within its software development service.

The quality assurance and testing officer will report to the software services user experience team leader and will be responsible for ensuring the highest quality standards of all Kimetrica software products and features.

Key Tasks
Testing software components and features (for reliability and efficiency) and recording system bugs for the development team to address.
Recording and tracking the resolution of comments on software features and functionality by the management team and external users.
Follow up on pending comments and reported bugs on the system with the development team.
Preparation of software quality test plans and project related test deliverables to test each software component and demonstrate practical user test cases and expected results.
Planning, scheduling and executing tests to validate functionality of new features.
Developing software security testing procedures and reviewing security mechanisms in place.
Ensure that interfaces are of the highest attainable visual standards.
Ensure that software help and guidance reflects the latest versions of the software features and functionality
Ensuring that the labelling of all software meets Kimetrica language and style standards.
Required qualifications
A degree in Information Systems, Computer Science, IT or close equivalent
Basic experience with bug tracking systems and familiarity with software development lifecycles
Organized and detail oriented thought process.
Excellent English skills
Desirable qualifications, skills and abilities
2 years or more experience in testing and/or software development and software quality assurance.
Experience in developing testing methodologies and test plans.
Ability to analyze data and interpret the results.
Terms and Conditions
Flexible working conditions (ability to work from home or online).
Competitive salary commensurate with potential, experience and earnings history
Health insurance package
Probationary contract of 3 months.
Career development opportunities
To apply

Send an email and attach recent CV to jobs@kimetrica.com.

The covering email should include:
The heading of “Application for software quality assurance and testing officer position”
A cover letter or a 200 word explanation of why you are suited for the position
Names and email addresses of three referees
An indication of your availability (earliest date on which you would be available to start)
Please do not attach certificates or any other documents (other than your CV) to your message.
Applications should be submitted by 10 AM GMT on Friday, 2nd November, 2012.

Jobs in Kenya for Cytologists

Job Title: Cytologist

Industry:  Life Science

Our client, a leading distributor of renowned diagnostic instruments, hospital equipments and life science products with distribution networks in Eastern and Central Africa seeks to fill the position of a Cytologist.

The successful candidate will be in charge of analyzing and identifying cancer cells particularly in the field of cervical cancer, as well as training trainers on how to carry out cervical cancer tests such as Pap test and HPV testing.

Key Tasks and Responsibilities
Provide analysis in identifying abnormal or cancer cells in human body
Train trainers on how to use cervical cancer tests including Pap test and HPV testing
Demonstrate the usage of microtomes to prepare slides of body cells from thin slices of tissue and observe and examine using a microscope
Study cell division into new formation of different cells from their tissue of origin and determine physical and chemical factors that are involved in the cell growth
Provide analysis in gathering cellular data and endorsing this report to determine the best action to take for the curing of the cancer cells
Carry out constant research to be up to date  within the field and find out any new development of unknown cellular abnormalities
Qualifications and Experience
Must have a degree in Molecular Biology/ Bachelor of Science in Cytotechnology
Must  have a minimum of 3 years experience in a similar position and be familiar with viral infections
Must have experience in Training trainers on cervical cancer testing
80% of the job requires travelling thus the individual must be willing and flexible to  travel across Europe, Eastern and Central Africa

To apply, send your CV Only to jobs@flexi-personnel.com before Tuesday 23rd Oct 2012.

Clearly indicate the position applied for and the minimum salary expectation on the subject line.