Job Title: Front End Developer
Organisation: Dotsavvy
Location: Nairobi, Kenya
Closing Date: 18th April 2014
Job Description:
Duties and Responsibilities:
• The Front End Developer is responsible for producing the front-end of websites from designs given to them by the creative department.
• The front-end will have to be developed as a theme for Wordpress.
Minimum Requirements:
• Excellent with WordPress. You must have experience building websites and/or themes from scratch with WordPress.
• PHP / MySQL. Some experience. You should be comfortable using PHP to write simple scripts to store form data and interact with WordPress.
• Excellent with HTML5 / CSS3 / responsive design. Knowledgeable about common cross-browser issues and how to resolve them.
• JavaScript / jQuery. intermediate experience - basic animation/user interaction. (Knowledge of CSS Framework a plus)
• Able build websites from layered files (mostly Photoshop)
• Excellent communication skills
• Knowledgeable about current trends and tools
• Experienced in UI / UX fundamentals and best practices
• Have the ability to run tests (automated or manual) on his / her own work.
• You will be requested to work within the Dotsavvy office from 8.30am to 5pm, weekdays.
The candidate will work with an assigned project manager to help achieve their respective objectives.
This position reports directly to the assigned Project Manager.
The candidate will be requested to prove his / her knowledge and expertise.
How to Apply:
Send all Applications to: jobs@dotsavvyafrica.com
In your application, detail recent projects you have been involved in.
Title your email "Application for Front-End Developer"
Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.
You can find out more about Dotsavvy from our web site at http://www.dotsavvyafrica.com.
Thursday, 10 April 2014
IT Training Coordinator Careers at RCMRD in Kenya
Job Title: IT Training Coordinator
Organisation: Regional Centre for Mapping of Resources for Development (RCMRD)
Location: Nairobi, Kenya
Closing Date: 22nd April 2014
Job Description:
Duties:
• Supervising and drawing time-table for all teaching staff in IT Training.
• Developing training curriculum and student guidance materials.
• Handling of all examination issues.
• Preparing adequately for new intake of students at the beginning of each semester.
• Preparing adequate quality training materials, lecture notes, practicals and presentations to support the training programs.
• Coordinating Centre’s outreach, communication and marketing of the IT courses.
• Develop Project Proposals for training Programs for clients.
Qualifications and Experience:
• Msc. in Information Technology (IT), Computer Science or other relevant field and five (5) years practical experience in developing and implementing Information Technology Training Programmes.
Contract duration: One (1) year renewable.
How to Apply:
Interested candidates, who should be Kenyan citizens, should submit their applications, along with a detailed Curriculum Vitae as well as copies of relevant certificates and testimonials to:
Director General,
Regional Centre for Mapping of Resources for
Development,
P.O Box 632, 00618, Ruaraka,
Nairobi
Or through e-mail: jobs@rcmrd.org
Organisation: Regional Centre for Mapping of Resources for Development (RCMRD)
Location: Nairobi, Kenya
Closing Date: 22nd April 2014
Job Description:
Duties:
• Supervising and drawing time-table for all teaching staff in IT Training.
• Developing training curriculum and student guidance materials.
• Handling of all examination issues.
• Preparing adequately for new intake of students at the beginning of each semester.
• Preparing adequate quality training materials, lecture notes, practicals and presentations to support the training programs.
• Coordinating Centre’s outreach, communication and marketing of the IT courses.
• Develop Project Proposals for training Programs for clients.
Qualifications and Experience:
• Msc. in Information Technology (IT), Computer Science or other relevant field and five (5) years practical experience in developing and implementing Information Technology Training Programmes.
Contract duration: One (1) year renewable.
How to Apply:
Interested candidates, who should be Kenyan citizens, should submit their applications, along with a detailed Curriculum Vitae as well as copies of relevant certificates and testimonials to:
Director General,
Regional Centre for Mapping of Resources for
Development,
P.O Box 632, 00618, Ruaraka,
Nairobi
Or through e-mail: jobs@rcmrd.org
GIS Systems Developer Careers at RCMRD in Kenya
Job Title: GIS Systems Developer
Organisation: Regional Centre for Mapping of Resources for Development (RCMRD)
Location: Nairobi, Kenya
Closing Date: 22nd April 2014
Job Description:
Duties:
• Develop and implement geospatial applications to integrate models and model data into the SERVIRAfrica portal.
• Produce system designs and implementation plans for software components and/or applications.
• Research, test, build, and coordinate the conversion and/or integration of new components based on client requirements.
• Test developed applications to ensure required functionality and performance requirements are met.
• Produce user manuals or other methods of user guidance (e.g. online help) and provide technical assistance to application users.
• Design, document, code, and test GIS solutions and GIS applications.
• Participate in knowledge sharing mechanisms, capacity development and knowledge exchange processes at RCMRD and the SERVIR network.
Qualifications and Experience:
• Bachelor’s degree with emphasis in GIS and computer science or related field.
• Minimum 3 years’ experience in Geospatial Analysis and GIS software.
• A geospatial analyst background or similar work experience, computer programming expertise, database management systems and using Structured Query Language is required.
• Proficiency in the use of propriety and open source GIS packages and corresponding developer tools, development and use of scripts multiple data formats is essential.
Contract Duration: One (1) year renewable.
How to Apply:
Interested candidates, who should be Kenyan citizens, should submit their applications, along with a detailed Curriculum Vitae as well as copies of relevant certificates and testimonials to:
Director General,
Regional Centre for Mapping of Resources for
Development,
P.O Box 632, 00618, Ruaraka,
Nairobi
Or through e-mail: jobs@rcmrd.org
Organisation: Regional Centre for Mapping of Resources for Development (RCMRD)
Location: Nairobi, Kenya
Closing Date: 22nd April 2014
Job Description:
Duties:
• Develop and implement geospatial applications to integrate models and model data into the SERVIRAfrica portal.
• Produce system designs and implementation plans for software components and/or applications.
• Research, test, build, and coordinate the conversion and/or integration of new components based on client requirements.
• Test developed applications to ensure required functionality and performance requirements are met.
• Produce user manuals or other methods of user guidance (e.g. online help) and provide technical assistance to application users.
• Design, document, code, and test GIS solutions and GIS applications.
• Participate in knowledge sharing mechanisms, capacity development and knowledge exchange processes at RCMRD and the SERVIR network.
Qualifications and Experience:
• Bachelor’s degree with emphasis in GIS and computer science or related field.
• Minimum 3 years’ experience in Geospatial Analysis and GIS software.
• A geospatial analyst background or similar work experience, computer programming expertise, database management systems and using Structured Query Language is required.
• Proficiency in the use of propriety and open source GIS packages and corresponding developer tools, development and use of scripts multiple data formats is essential.
Contract Duration: One (1) year renewable.
How to Apply:
Interested candidates, who should be Kenyan citizens, should submit their applications, along with a detailed Curriculum Vitae as well as copies of relevant certificates and testimonials to:
Director General,
Regional Centre for Mapping of Resources for
Development,
P.O Box 632, 00618, Ruaraka,
Nairobi
Or through e-mail: jobs@rcmrd.org
Remote Sensing Specialist Job Vacancy at Regional Centre for Mapping of Resources for Development (RCMRD)
Job Title: Remote Sensing Specialist
Organisation: Regional Centre for Mapping of Resources for Development (RCMRD)
Location: Nairobi, Kenya
Closing Date: 22nd April 2014
Job Description:
Duties:
• Lead in acquisition of satellite data, image quality analysis, image processing and interpretation, and extraction of thematic information.
• Provide advice on the use of remote sensing applications in different thematic areas.
• Synthesize remotely sensed data and products into a decision system through earth systems modeling and/or comparison with ground observations.
• Make products from remotely sensed datasets, modeling and observations that fit the needs of decision support systems.
• Sustain effective and continued communication and coordination with both internal and external partners.
• Perform remote sensing and photogrammetry training including preparation of training materials.
• Participate in knowledge sharing mechanisms implemented at RCMRD and the SERVIR network in matters of remote sensing and earth observations.
Qualifications and Experience:
• Bachelor’s degree in Geomatics, Environmental Sciences, Remote Sensing, or related field. A Master’s degree will be an added advantage.
• At least 4 years of professional and practical experience working on Remote Sensing, image classification projects.
• Good knowledge of remote sensing and practical use of remote sensing and GIS software’s required.
• Experience in earth systems modeling and programming skills to automate GIS and Remote Sensing processes, and project management will be an added advantage.
Contract Duration: One (1) year renewable.
How to Apply:
Interested candidates, who should be Kenyan citizens, should submit their applications, along with a detailed Curriculum Vitae as well as copies of relevant certificates and testimonials to:
Director General,
Regional Centre for Mapping of Resources for
Development,
P.O Box 632, 00618, Ruaraka,
Nairobi
Or through e-mail: jobs@rcmrd.org
Organisation: Regional Centre for Mapping of Resources for Development (RCMRD)
Location: Nairobi, Kenya
Closing Date: 22nd April 2014
Job Description:
Duties:
• Lead in acquisition of satellite data, image quality analysis, image processing and interpretation, and extraction of thematic information.
• Provide advice on the use of remote sensing applications in different thematic areas.
• Synthesize remotely sensed data and products into a decision system through earth systems modeling and/or comparison with ground observations.
• Make products from remotely sensed datasets, modeling and observations that fit the needs of decision support systems.
• Sustain effective and continued communication and coordination with both internal and external partners.
• Perform remote sensing and photogrammetry training including preparation of training materials.
• Participate in knowledge sharing mechanisms implemented at RCMRD and the SERVIR network in matters of remote sensing and earth observations.
Qualifications and Experience:
• Bachelor’s degree in Geomatics, Environmental Sciences, Remote Sensing, or related field. A Master’s degree will be an added advantage.
• At least 4 years of professional and practical experience working on Remote Sensing, image classification projects.
• Good knowledge of remote sensing and practical use of remote sensing and GIS software’s required.
• Experience in earth systems modeling and programming skills to automate GIS and Remote Sensing processes, and project management will be an added advantage.
Contract Duration: One (1) year renewable.
How to Apply:
Interested candidates, who should be Kenyan citizens, should submit their applications, along with a detailed Curriculum Vitae as well as copies of relevant certificates and testimonials to:
Director General,
Regional Centre for Mapping of Resources for
Development,
P.O Box 632, 00618, Ruaraka,
Nairobi
Or through e-mail: jobs@rcmrd.org
Wednesday, 29 January 2014
Deputy Vice Chancellor Job at Moi University Kenya
Job Title: Deputy Vice Chancellor, Students Affairs
Organisation: Moi University
Location: Eldoret
Ref: MU/DVC/SA/1/14
Qualifications and experience
• Be a Professor or Associate Professor of a recognized university with an earned Ph.D.in a relevant discipline.
• Have at least 10 years experience in senior management positions such as Dean, Director, Principal of a College or an equivalent.
• Have proven capacity to promote learning and development in a university setting.
• Have experience in students’ affairs, on extracurricular activities and accommodation.
• Have a good understanding of university functions, procedures and have capacity to counsel and motivate academic staff and students.
• Have a good understanding of the national policies and strategies governing university education and training in Kenya.
• Have a broad awareness of the factors and conditions shaping the development of higher education
• Have skills in computer literacy with proficiency in Microsoft applications.
• Meet the provisions of Chapter Six of the Constitution of Kenya. (Attach relevant documents)
Duties and Responsibilities
• Planning, organizing and managing work study programmes, sports and games.
• Coordinate catering and accommodation services.
• Ensure efficient running of students’ recreational facilities and security of students.
• Develop and implement programmes such as leadership and training that support students’ educational experience.
• Ensure efficient coordination of activities that support and attract international students.
• Enforce students’ discipline.
• Coordinate student industrial placements, graduate employment and alumni liaisons.
Terms and Conditions
• Successful candidates will be offered competitive remuneration packages in accordance with the existing terms and conditions of service and will be on a five year performance based contract and renewable only once subject to satisfactory performance.
How to Apply
Interested applicants should forward ten (10) copies of applications including updated curriculum vitae giving personal data, academic and professional certificates with contact details, e-mail address, mobile and landline telephone numbers, current post and salary, copies of certificates and testimonials and names of three (3) referees who are knowledgeable about the applicants competence and area of specialization to reach the undersigned not later than Friday, 14th February 2014.
They should also request their referees to submit their references to the same address within the stipulated period.
The advert reference number for the positions applied for should be clearly indicated in the application and on the envelope.
All applications should be addressed to:
The Chairman,
Moi University Council,
P.O Box 3900-30100
Eldoret Kenya
Organisation: Moi University
Location: Eldoret
Ref: MU/DVC/SA/1/14
Qualifications and experience
• Be a Professor or Associate Professor of a recognized university with an earned Ph.D.in a relevant discipline.
• Have at least 10 years experience in senior management positions such as Dean, Director, Principal of a College or an equivalent.
• Have proven capacity to promote learning and development in a university setting.
• Have experience in students’ affairs, on extracurricular activities and accommodation.
• Have a good understanding of university functions, procedures and have capacity to counsel and motivate academic staff and students.
• Have a good understanding of the national policies and strategies governing university education and training in Kenya.
• Have a broad awareness of the factors and conditions shaping the development of higher education
• Have skills in computer literacy with proficiency in Microsoft applications.
• Meet the provisions of Chapter Six of the Constitution of Kenya. (Attach relevant documents)
Duties and Responsibilities
• Planning, organizing and managing work study programmes, sports and games.
• Coordinate catering and accommodation services.
• Ensure efficient running of students’ recreational facilities and security of students.
• Develop and implement programmes such as leadership and training that support students’ educational experience.
• Ensure efficient coordination of activities that support and attract international students.
• Enforce students’ discipline.
• Coordinate student industrial placements, graduate employment and alumni liaisons.
Terms and Conditions
• Successful candidates will be offered competitive remuneration packages in accordance with the existing terms and conditions of service and will be on a five year performance based contract and renewable only once subject to satisfactory performance.
How to Apply
Interested applicants should forward ten (10) copies of applications including updated curriculum vitae giving personal data, academic and professional certificates with contact details, e-mail address, mobile and landline telephone numbers, current post and salary, copies of certificates and testimonials and names of three (3) referees who are knowledgeable about the applicants competence and area of specialization to reach the undersigned not later than Friday, 14th February 2014.
They should also request their referees to submit their references to the same address within the stipulated period.
The advert reference number for the positions applied for should be clearly indicated in the application and on the envelope.
All applications should be addressed to:
The Chairman,
Moi University Council,
P.O Box 3900-30100
Eldoret Kenya
Closing Date: 14th February 2014
Jobs at CABI - Invasive Species Management Scientist
Job Title: Invasive Species Management Scientist
Organisation: CABI
Location: Nairobi
Duties:
Under the supervision of the Principal Investigators, the successful candidate will
• Undertake ISM activities (research, technical and project support) that contribute towards delivery of project outputs;
• Contribute sound technical and scientific knowledge to design and conduct scientific experiments to maintain high scientific standards;
• Analyse research data and compile scientific results for project reports to meet project deliverables;
• Undertake field work activities in IS research work thereby being able to spend a significant amount of time away from place of residence during field research;
• Undertake professional development that increases personal capacity and advances ability to undertake independent investigations and project activities;
• Demonstrate adaptability and willingness to take on new challenges and tasks for the successful delivery of business goals;
• Provide regular feed-back to principal investigators and line managers during course of work, to ensure research is carried out timely and to a high standard.
He/she will have
• A First degree in Biological Science; an MSc in a biological subject or equivalent experience advantageous;
• Advanced relevant technical scientific experience;
• Experience with undertaking surveys for the presence of IAS and field trials on IAS impacts;
• Taxonomic skills especially with regard to the identification of IAS;
• Ability to undertake field work especially with regard to the determination of IAS impacts and overall Advanced technical scientific knowledge;
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team;
• Ability to work to high quality and tight deadlines to meet project requirements;
• Flexibility and able to learn quickly new technics and apply to new project activities;
• Ability to listen to and interpret complex scientific instructions;
• Willingness to undertake accompanied and unaccompanied international travel;
• excellent administrative and communication skills;
• Ability to prioritise and manage diverse workloads;
• Use initiative and pay attention to details.
• A good level of project management skills in a cross-cultural environment is essential.
• The individual should be dependable and trustworthy, with high level of confidentiality and ability to cope well with changing environment.
How to Apply
To apply please send a covering letter detailing how you meet the candidate profile and a full CV quoting Job Reference number 11/2014 to recruitment@cabi.org.
Position Type: 2 year renewable appointment.
The position will be based in our CABI office in Nairobi - Kenya.
Closing Date: 4th February 2014
Organisation: CABI
Location: Nairobi
Duties:
Under the supervision of the Principal Investigators, the successful candidate will
• Undertake ISM activities (research, technical and project support) that contribute towards delivery of project outputs;
• Contribute sound technical and scientific knowledge to design and conduct scientific experiments to maintain high scientific standards;
• Analyse research data and compile scientific results for project reports to meet project deliverables;
• Undertake field work activities in IS research work thereby being able to spend a significant amount of time away from place of residence during field research;
• Undertake professional development that increases personal capacity and advances ability to undertake independent investigations and project activities;
• Demonstrate adaptability and willingness to take on new challenges and tasks for the successful delivery of business goals;
• Provide regular feed-back to principal investigators and line managers during course of work, to ensure research is carried out timely and to a high standard.
He/she will have
• A First degree in Biological Science; an MSc in a biological subject or equivalent experience advantageous;
• Advanced relevant technical scientific experience;
• Experience with undertaking surveys for the presence of IAS and field trials on IAS impacts;
• Taxonomic skills especially with regard to the identification of IAS;
• Ability to undertake field work especially with regard to the determination of IAS impacts and overall Advanced technical scientific knowledge;
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team;
• Ability to work to high quality and tight deadlines to meet project requirements;
• Flexibility and able to learn quickly new technics and apply to new project activities;
• Ability to listen to and interpret complex scientific instructions;
• Willingness to undertake accompanied and unaccompanied international travel;
• excellent administrative and communication skills;
• Ability to prioritise and manage diverse workloads;
• Use initiative and pay attention to details.
• A good level of project management skills in a cross-cultural environment is essential.
• The individual should be dependable and trustworthy, with high level of confidentiality and ability to cope well with changing environment.
How to Apply
To apply please send a covering letter detailing how you meet the candidate profile and a full CV quoting Job Reference number 11/2014 to recruitment@cabi.org.
Position Type: 2 year renewable appointment.
The position will be based in our CABI office in Nairobi - Kenya.
Closing Date: 4th February 2014
Tuesday, 14 January 2014
Jobs at Karirana Estates Limited - Sales Representative
Job Title: Sales Representative - Eden Tea
Organisation: Karirana Estates Limited
Location: Limuru
Qualifications, Skills and Competencies Requirements
- Bachelors Degree in Commerce (Marketing), Business Management or related field
- Strong proven track record of Sales & Marketing experience in FMCG
- Knowledge of merchandising and promotion techniques
- Proficiency in computer applications
- Minimum of 3 years experience in both modern and traditional trade
- Unquestionable integrity
- A clean and valid Driving license
How to Apply:
Interested candidates who meet the stated requirements are
requested to send their applications accompanied with detailed CV, copies of
testimonials/certificates, names and addresses of three (3) professional
referees so as to be received by 24th January 2014
All applications should be addressed to:-
General Manager
Karirana Estates Limited
P. O. Box 39-00217,
Limuru
Email address: info@karirana.co.ke
Closing Date: 24th January 2014
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