Thursday 31 October 2013

Project Manager Training Programs Jobs in Kenya at Hills Institute for Regional and International Trade

Job Title: Project Manager Training Programs (PMTP)

Company: Hills Institute for Regional and International Trade

Job Location:  Nairobi, Kenya

Background

The Hills Institute for Regional and International Trade (HillsTrade), a Kenyan training institution, offers a wide range of services on trade to individuals, companies and public sector organizations with a view to empowering them to meet the challenges and exploit the opportunities in the market place.

The training courses offered are aimed at empowering young men and women entrepreneurs to strengthen existing trading enterprises and/or enhance their capacity to nurture and develop existing trading businesses.

HillsTrade is focusing on events (seminars, workshops, conferences) and in-house training courses for private and public sector personnel involved with county governments, the central government, private sector operators and interested governments and regional institutions.

It offers certificates and diplomas on its own and in association with other institutions and organizations.

To the extent possible HillsTrade uses case studies and teams of trainers, lecturers, researchers and experienced trade practitioners as facilitators.

The core team is supported by part time trainers and guest speakers.

Functional Responsibilities

Assist in business development in the areas of trade facilitation, trade financing, trade in commodities, enhancing trade opportunities and capacity in selected markets, export documentation, clearing and forwarding and environmental impact assessment; providing strategic support for development of engagements with HillsTrade partners and clients in the above areas through building professional relationships:

Initiate and advise on opportunities for expanding HillsTrade training programs in regional and international trade;
Provide focus to HillsTrade training programs by maximizing value for clients by offering the most cost-effective and mutually beneficial courses on developing and sustaining an export business; export costing and documentation; customs procedures including clearing and forwarding; payment methods; etc.
Responsible for updating the design, development and implementation of the training programmes and courses; as well as building initiatives and delivering training tools and techniques to improve the quality of HillsTrade training services.
Provide authoritative high quality accurate and up to date advice, expertise and support on quality control of training for the courses and programmes provided by HillsTrade.
Provide authoritative advice on HillsTrade training programs and courses, on their content including costing and cost implications, implementation plans, milestones and benchmarks and adherence to government education standards, processes and procedures.
Provide substantive contribution to HillsTrade's management practice focusing on continuous improvement; supporting priorities; and developing training tools, policy recommendations and sharing best practices.
Capture case studies;provide best practice experiences; develop client profiles; contribute to the community of practice; provide recommendations on policy and tools and support quality development and institutionalization of HillsTrade training programs.

Competencies

The Project Manager acts as a surge capacity providing up to date, relevant and timely advice to address HillsTrade's business needs and find solutions tailored to HillsTrade's specific situation.
The Project Manager Training Programmes should contribute to enhanced accountability and transparency through delivery of services that at a minimum meet expectations and enhanced operational capacity through improved efficiency and effectiveness of HillsTrade's practices and programmes.
Core values must be Commitment, Integrity, Professionalism, Efficiency and Trust.

Education and Experience;

A Masters degree is required but a Bachelor degree with additional relevant work experience may be accepted.
A minimum of 7 years experience working on training in the field of trade and trade related issues is required.
Fluency in English is a must. Knowledge of French is an advantage.
Please state your current salary and employer.

How to Apply:

Applications should be sent by email with copies of certificates and testimonials scanned and properly referenced to:info@hills-institute.com

Application Deadline: 8th Nov 2013

Project Manager Events and Conferences at Hills Institute for Regional and International Trade

Job Title: Project Manager Events and Conferences (PMEC)

Company: Hills Institute for Regional and International Trade

Job Location:  Nairobi, Kenya


Job Description:

Background

The Hills Institute for Regional and International Trade (HillsTrade), a Kenyan training institution, offers a wide range of services on trade to individuals, companies and public sector organizations with a view to empowering them to meet the challenges and exploit the opportunities.

Events in the form of seminars, workshops and conferences are geared towards equipping trade operators and trade facilitators as well as trade policy makers with operational knowledge on trade policy and regulatory environment; specific country and regional market possibilities; and new global trends and challenges relating to trade.

Trade exhibitions are aimed at bringing sellers and buyers together for more efficient business transactions.

HillsTrade is focusing on events and in-house training courses for private and public sector personnel involved with county governments, the central government, private sector operators and interested governments and regional institutions.

It offers certificates and diplomas on its own and in association with other institutions and organizations.

To the extent possible HillsTrade uses case studies and teams of trainers, lecturers, researchers and experienced trade practitioners as facilitators.

The core team is supported by part time trainers and guest speakers.

Functional Responsibilities

Provide on-going guidance, interpretation and technical support to management on marketing and communication with regard to Events, Conferences, Seminars, Trade Exhibitions, Marketing and Communication with regard to trade policy, regional and international trade, the legal frameworks of major regional and multilateral institutions and the trade regime of Kenya and her major trading partners:

Provide accurate and sound technical analysis with regard to budget planning, staffing, organization design, and change management.
Identify and analyze HillsTrade's needs in the areas of trade facilitation, trade financing, trade in commodities, export documentation, clearing and forwarding, and enhanced trade opportunities and capacity, and design programmes to meet the identified needs.
Responsible for providing direction, management, coordination and efficient functioning of Events, Conferences, Seminars and Trade Exhibitionsorganized by or on behalf of HillsTrade in the areas under (b).
Undertake promotion and marketing activities of the events, conferences, seminars and trade exhibitions including:

i. identifying key events, conferences, seminars and trade exhibitions;

ii. drafting proposals on events, conferences, workshops, seminars and trade exhibitions for consideration by HillsTrade management, clients and partners;

iii. developing methodology for implementing and marketing the events approved and proposing new guidelines to ensure consistency with established policies and current practices;

iv. sourcing, advertising, advising and recommending projects for implementation.

e. Raise the profile of HillsTrade among Governments; Regional and International Organizations (EAC, COMESA, IGAD, AU, ACP, EU, WTO, ITC, World Bank, IMF, etc.); private sector operators and
organizations; NGOs; the media; major groups; children, youth and women; and business and society at large.
f. Oversee and manage HillsTrade relations and cooperation with members, partners and clients with particular relevance to communications and public information.
g. Develop and manage marketing collateral: website, advertisements, brochures, and other promotional materials for the effective promotion of HillsTrade.
h. Ensure the content of HillsTrade website is up to date and accurate and is visually appealing and dynamic and that relevant promotional materials meet high and evolving standards of design and messaging.
Conduct media monitoring and reporting with regards to global, regional and national issues relating to trade and trade related areas of interest to HillsTrade that arise in the media and public domain.
j. Identify key trade and finance media and develop partnerships to place messages, opinion-editorials and articles in important/influential media and conduct regular media briefings aimed at promoting HillsTrade.

Competencies

The Project Manager acts as a surge capacity providing up to date, relevant and timely advice to address HillsTrade's business needs and find solutions tailored to HillsTrade's specific situation.
The Project Manager Events and Conferences should contribute to enhanced accountability and transparency through delivery of services that at a minimum meet expectations and enhanced operational capacity through improved efficiency and effectiveness of HillsTrade's practices and programmes.
Core values must be Commitment, Integrity, Professionalism, Efficiency and Trust.

Education and Experience

A Masters degree is required but a Bachelor degree with additional relevant work experience may be accepted.
A minimum of 5 years working experience in business, trade, marketing or events and conferences is required within a regional or international setting.
Fluency in English is a must. Knowledge of French is an advantage.
State your current salary and employer.

How to Apply:

Applications should be sent by email with copies of certificates and testimonials scanned and properly referenced to: info@hills-institute.com

Application Deadline: 8th Nov 2013

Careers in Kenya at Hills Institute for Regional and International Trade - Permanent & Part Time Lecturers

Job Title: Permanent & Part Time Lecturers

Company: Hills Institute for Regional and International Trade

Job Location:  Nairobi, Kenya


Job Description:

The Hills Institute for Regional and International Trade (HillsTrade), a Kenyan institution, offers a wide range of training and related services on trade to individuals, companies and public sector organizations to meet the challenges and exploit the opportunities.

Training courses are aimed at empowering young men and women entrepreneurs to strengthen existing trading enterprises or enhance capacity to nurture and develop their existing trading businesses.

Requirement:

courses at certificate and diploma levels:
Trade facilitation;
Trade Financing;
Trading in commodities:
Enhancing trade opportunities and capacity in selected markets;
Export Documentation;
Clearing and forwarding; and
Environmental impact assessment.
Developing an export business:
Trade Finance;
Export credit insurance;
Export credit guarantees;
Clearing and forwarding;
Risk management;
e-commerce;
Marketing agencies and brokerages;
Market research; etc.
Practical training on shipping, cargo handling and insurance; and
Resource mobilization techniques.
Export Costing and Documentation;
Organizing International Transportation and Costing for Exports/Imports;
Customs Procedures;
Payment Methods.
Understanding Trade Policy and the Regulatory Environment;
Practical issues on export market access;
Getting Ready for Exports and Imports;
Sustaining an Export/Import Business;
Clearing and forwarding;
Environmental Impact Assessment; and
Developing a Market strategy.
Organizing International Transportation and Costing for Exports/Imports;
Customs Procedures;
Payment Methods;
Regional Integration;
Globalization and Economic Development;
Getting Ready for Exports and Import;
Developing an Export/Import Business;
Developing a Market strategy.

Education and Experience:

A Masters degree is required but a Bachelor degree with additional relevant work experience may be accepted.
A minimum of 5 years working experience in business, trade, marketing or events and conferences is required within a regional or international setting.
Fluency in English is a must. Knowledge of French is an advantage.
State your current salary and employer.

How to Apply:

Applications should be sent by email with copies of certificates and testimonials scanned and properly referenced to: info@hills-institute.com.

Application Deadline: 8th Nov 2013

Office / Administrator Manager at Hills Institute for Regional and International Trade

Job Title: Office / Administrator Manager

Company: Hills Institute for Regional and International Trade

Job Location:  Nairobi, Kenya

1. Oversee administrative requirements of HillsTrade (student admissions; record keeping including financial records; liaising with staff; servicing meetings of HillsTrade Board, events preparations, etc.); and

2. Oversee the logistical requirements of HillsTrade (appointments; office mail, telephone and e-mail; coordinating transport needs and requirements; responsible for safe keeping and use of office equipment and other office property and office supplies, etc).

The successful candidate will be someone:

Who has extensive knowledge and experience in a responsible position,
Who is qualified and dynamic,
Who is sociable but a proven disciplinarian,
Trustworthy, honest and of impeccable character,
With knowledge of e-commerce and book keeping,
With an understanding of EAC, COMESA, WTO, etc.,
With ability to manage money issues, etc.,
Able to work without supervision.

Education and Experience:

A Bachelors degree preferably in a business related discipline,
A minimum of 3 years working experience in business, trade, marketing or events and conferences, is required within a regional or international setting.
Fluency in English is a must.
Knowledge of French is an advantage.
State your current salary and employer.


How to Apply:

Applications should be sent by email with copies of certificates and testimonials scanned and properly referenced to:  info@hills-institute.com

Application Deadline: 8th Nov 2013


County Head of Revenue at County Government of Nandi in Kenya

Job Title: County Head of Revenue

Company: County Government of Nandi

Job Location:  Nairobi, Kenya

Job Group ‘P’

Salary Scale: Ksh. 77,527 - Ksh.103,893

House allowance: Ksh. 40,000

Other allowances: Ksh. 12,000

Duties and Responsibilities:

Day to day running of the County Revenue Collection Section.
Implementing County policies and regulations for revenue
Developing and implementing plans to operationalize County revenue to enhance efficient revenue collection and growth.
Designing effective, efficient and secure systems of collecting revenue.
Setting up and projecting regular revenue trends for planning and decision making in the County.
Submitting regular reports to County Committees on matters of revenue collection.

Requirements:

Be a Kenyan citizen
Be a holder of Bachelor’s degree in Commerce (Accounting or Finance option) Finance, Economics or Business Administration/Management (Accounting or Finance) from a recognized institution.
A Master’s degree in the relevant field from a recognized institution will be an added advantage.
Certified Public Accountant at Kenya (CPA-K) or its equivalent.
Conversant with QuickBooks and Sage pastel accounting packages.
Served as an Accountant for a minimum period of ten (10) years
Be conversant with the provisions of the Public Financial Management Act.

How to Apply

All applicants are expected to attach copies of Identification Card, Curriculum Vitae, academic and professional certificates and copies of clearance certificates from the following bodies; CID (certificate of good conduct), Higher Education Loans Boards, Ethics and Anti-corruption Commission and Kenya Revenue Authority.

All applications should be submitted in a sealed envelope clearly marked and addressed to:

The Secretary County Public Service Board
Nandi County
P.O. Box 802-30300
Kapsabet

Application Deadline: 8th Nov 2013

Deputy Head Teacher – Kindergarten at All Saints Cathedral Schools in Kenya

Job Title: Deputy Head Teacher – Kindergarten

Company: All Saints Cathedral Schools

Job Location:  Nairobi, Kenya



The Deputy Head Teacher – Kindergarten is responsible for management of the kindergarten section of the ASC Schools that comprise two kindergartens, one at All Saints Cathedral compound and the other at the primary school in Madaraka.

The Deputy Head Teacher – Kindergarten reports to the Head Teacher.

Key Responsibilities:

Overall coordination of the activities of the kindergarten both at All Saints Cathedral compound and at the primary school and ensure that the kindergarten programmes are running smoothly, efficiently and effectively on a day to day basis.
Ensuring that learning facilities and environment is clean, hygienic and safe for leaning.
Evaluation and approval of teaching approaches, methodologies and plans.
Ensuring that children are provided with adequate support for growth and development through relevant activities, guidance, counselling, and appropriate training.
Promotion of safety, security, health and welfare of pupils and staff and ensuring that safety standards are maintained at all times in the kindergartens.
Maintenance of academic and other mandatory school records
Managing system of effective communication and dissemination of information to pupils, parents and other interested parties.
Managing functions and activities of the kindergarten and take lead in relationship management and publicity during such events.
Maintaining high level of discipline in the school for both teachers and pupils.
Coordination of general administration duties for the kindergarten.

Qualification:

The person we are looking for should be a holder of a Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) and a Diploma in Early Childhood Development.

A Bachelor’s degree with specialization in early childhood development will be an added advantage.

In addition he/she should have a minimum of five years experience in a similar position.

He/she must have effective communication skills (both verbal and listing skills), compassionate and understanding; flexible, creative and innovative; proven leadership and management skills, and an effective team player that works collaboratively and effectively with others.

He/she must be able to develop and deliver effective and inspirational professional development for staff (including mentoring and coaching as appropriate).

The person must have strong interpersonal skills and demonstrated ability to work with minimum supervision.

He must be a committed Christian and preferably a practicing Anglican.

How to Apply

If you believe that you fit the required profiles, please send your application together with your CV to the address below

Copies of certificates and testimonials should NOT be attached at this point.

Executive Selection
Strategic Dimensions Limited
Management and Development Consultants

E-mail: recruitment@strategicdimensions.co.ke
with a copy to ochiengoloo@strategicdimensions.co.ke

Only short listed candidates will be contacted and invited for interview

Application Deadline: 8th Nov 2013

Deputy Head Teacher – Primary School at All Saints Cathedral Schools

Job Title: Deputy Head Teacher – Primary School

Company: All Saints Cathedral Schools

Job Location:  Nairobi, Kenya

The Deputy Head Teacher – Primary School is responsible for management of the primary school section of the Schools.  The Deputy Head Teacher – Primary School reports to the Head Teacher.

Key Responsibilities:

Overall coordination of the activities of the primary school section and ensure that the school programs are running smoothly, efficiently and effectively on a day to day basis.
Evaluation and approval of teaching plans.
Maintenance of academic and other mandatory school records
Managing system of effective communication and dissemination of information to pupils, parents and other interested parties.
Managing school functions and activities and take lead in relationship management and publicity during such events.
Maintaining high level of discipline in the school for both teachers and pupils.
Coordinating general administration duties for the primary school.
Promotion of safety, security, health and welfare of pupils and staff and ensuring that safety standards are maintained at all times in the primary school.

Qualifications:

The person we are looking for should be a holder of a Bachelor’s degree in Education with a minimum of five years experience in a similar position or as a Senior Teacher.

In addition a Certificate/Diploma in Leadership, Guidance and Counseling or any other relevant course is an added advantage.

He/she must have proven leadership and management skills, an effective team player that works collaboratively and effectively with others, and has ability to develop and deliver effective and inspirational professional development for staff (including mentoring and coaching as appropriate).

The person must have strong interpersonal and communication skills (including writing and presentation skills) and demonstrated ability to work with minimum supervision.

He must be a committed Christian and preferably a practicing Anglican.

How to Apply:

If you believe that you fit the required profiles, please send your application together with your CV to the address below

Copies of certificates and testimonials should NOT be attached at this point.

Executive Selection
Strategic Dimensions Limited
Management and Development Consultants

E-mail: recruitment@strategicdimensions.co.ke
with a copy to ochiengoloo@strategicdimensions.co.ke

Only short listed candidates will be contacted and invited for interview

Application Deadline: 8th Nov 2013

Head Teacher at All Saints Cathedral Schools in Kenya

Job Title: Head Teacher

Company: All Saints Cathedral Schools

Job Location:  Nairobi, Kenya


The Head Teacher is responsible for providing leadership to All Saints’ Cathedral Church (ASC) ministry through schools to ensure effective learning in the kindergartens and the primary school, maintenance of enabling learning environment, ensure adequate learning facilities and resources in the schools, and ensure that the values of ASC as the owners are preserved in the schools, and that a culture of godliness and high standards are maintained in all schools.

The Head Teacher will report directly to the ASC Schools Board of Management which has been charged by the Cathedral with the responsibility of providing strategic leadership and effective management of the schools.

Key Responsibilities:

Provide overall leadership and oversee the effective management of the kindergartens and the primary school.
Ensure that the schools maintain a safe and caring environment that fosters academic excellence as well as spiritual and physical wellbeing of pupils.
Ensure prudent management and use of resources in the schools.  
Coordinate learning programmes and activities, maintain enabling learning environments, and ensure effective teaching/delivery.
Ensure quality controls and assurance in the schools.
Ensure compliance with all the legal and regulatory requirements as well as internal policies, procedures and regulations.
Ensure the safety, security, health and welfare of pupils and staff
Ensure effective management of teaching and non-teaching staff.
Ensure that systems that enable schools to keep relevant records are developed and maintained.
Ensure timely preparation and submission of management and statutory reports.
Ensure that the schools develop and maintain healthy and productive relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
Maintain an effective disciplinary and grievance handling system.

Qualification:

The person we are looking for should be a holder of a bachelor’s degree in Education with a minimum of eight years experience in a similar position.

A Masters in Education will be an added advantage.

He/she must have relevant teaching experience in a primary school.

He/she must have strong leadership and demonstrated skills in management with ability to build strong and highly motivated teams.

The person must have strong interpersonal and communication skills (including writing and presentation skills) and demonstrated ability to work with minimum supervision.

He must be a committed Christian and preferably a practicing Anglican.

How to Apply:


If you believe that you fit the required profiles, please send your application together with your CV to the address below

Copies of certificates and testimonials should NOT be attached at this point.

Executive Selection
Strategic Dimensions Limited
Management and Development Consultants

E-mail: recruitment@strategicdimensions.co.ke
with a copy to ochiengoloo@strategicdimensions.co.ke

Only short listed candidates will be contacted and invited for interview

Application Deadline: 8th Nov 2013

Electrical Engineer at KTDA Power Company (KTPC)

Job Title: Electrical Engineer

Company: KTDA Power Company (KTPC)

Job Location:  Nairobi, Kenya

Job Scope

Reporting to the Operations and Maintenance Manager, the successful candidate will be responsible for planning, organizing, designing and supervising of the projects implementation and operations in relation to electrical works.

Key Responsibilities:

Preparing electromechanical system design.
Supervising surveying and designing of transmission line and interconnection facilities.
Preparing site plan and managing site supervision.
Ensuring efficient electrical energy production by monitoring outputs against targets and advising SHP
Managing electrical suppliers and contractors to ensure high standards of workmanship and quality of goods and services supplied.
Reviewing construction drawing and design reports.
Reviewing tender documentation for electrical works.
Participating in maintenance of electrical machinery & equipment.
Designing and implementing systems to improve reliability and improve productivity
Preparing periodic reports on undertaken projects/activities

Qualifications/Skills/Experience;

Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering.
Statutory registration with relevant professional affiliations.
Seven (7) years relevant working with at least two (2) as a senior engineer in a consultancy firm/large organization.
Experience in hydropower development or electrical power maintenance and management in an industrial environment will be an added advantage.
Equipped with the latest engineering design tools and equipments.
Proficiency in CAAD, AUTOCAD, MS office suite.
At least completed study, design and construction of a small hydro powerhouse electromechanical equipments and transmission and interconnection project.

How to Apply:

If you fulfill the above requirements and wish to be considered, please write to us enclosing your cover letter and a detailed CV to:

Group General Manager – Human Resources & Administration,
Kenya Tea Development Agency Ltd,
P.O Box 30213-00100,
Nairobi

Email: recruitment@ktdateas.com

Only Short-listed candidates will be contacted.

Application Deadline: 1st Nov 2013

Clerk of Works Jobs in Kenya at KTDA Management Services Ltd

Job Title: Clerk of Works

Company: KTDA Management Services Ltd

Job Location:  Nairobi, Kenya


The Role

Reporting to the Architect, successful candidate will be responsible for the site supervision.

Key Responsibilities:

Confirming and approving architectural and structural setting of works on site as required.
Confirming work measurement and keeping records
Interpreting contract documents on site – drawings and BOQs
Assessing progress of work to keep in pace with the contract programme
Monitoring quality of work, cost and timely completion of the project
Any other duties as assigned from time to time

Qualifications/Skills/Experience:

Higher Diploma in Civil Engineering, Building Construction, or Quantity Surveying.
3 years at supervisory level in a busy construction site

Competencies:

Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
High level of integrity
Knowledge in Windows office and Autocad

How to Apply

If you fulfill the above requirements and wish to be considered, please write to us enclosing your cover letter and a detailed CV to:

General Manager – Human Resources & Administration,
Kenya Tea Development Agency Ltd,
P.O. Box 30213 – 00100,
Nairobi

Email: recruitment@ktdateas.com

Application Deadline: 1st Nov 2013