Friday, September 17, 2010

Maintenance Engineer Job Vacancy

The Job holder will be in charge of the entire Plant and Machinery maintenance, hands-on engineering, installation, commissioning, technical trouble shooting, problem-solving, engineering and spares stores and supervising technical staff.

Main Responsibilities

* Designing maintenance strategies, procedures and methods
* Drafting the maintenance budget for approval to ensure that maintenance is carried out within approved costs and budget.
* Operation and maintenance of HT / LT Panels, Power & Lighting systems, Generators, Transformers, boilers, Water source and storage system, Water treatment plants, sewage systems, sprinkler system, Chemical dosing system, HVAC system, Plumbing systems, Automation systems, pumps & motors, Vehicles, Kitchen equipments, Laundry equipments, Building & road works, Fire alarm/hydrant system, Entire building systems etc.
* Managing maintenance department personnel’s & training.
* Comply with Government regulations.
* Scheduling planned preventive maintenance and unplanned work
* Drafting maintenance strategies to help with installation and commissioning guidelines
* Ensure comprehensive compliance with the Company Occupation Health and safety policy.
* Diagnosing breakdown problems
* Ensure that all documentation and procedures are provided by suppliers and contractors when receiving new equipment.
* Sourcing of spares from different suppliers/ distributors to ensure their availability when required to ensure minimum down time on machinery, plant and equipments.
* Carrying out quality inspections on jobs
* Directing, instructing and supervising maintenance technicians and fitters
* Prepare requirements and ensure availability of maintenance work spares, materials and personnel and maintain comprehensive records of stocks and maintenance carried out.
* Arranging specialist procurement of fixtures, fittings or components;
* Controlling maintenance stores, tools, spares stores and equipment;
* Monitoring and controlling maintenance costs;

Dimensions / KPIs

* Ensure the optimization of Plant and Machinery.
* Ensure Machine / Equipment / Production Line downtime is maintained at a minimum.
* Ensure maintenance costs and time is maintained at a minimum in regards to: (a) Preventive Maintenance costs/time (b) Corrective Maintenance costs and time. (c) Breakdown Maintenance costs and time.
* Ensure the efficient and effective use of companies equipments
* Measure the cost and service effectiveness against predetermined benchmarks.

Skills and Competencies

* Business skills – Will be liable for managing budgets, leading a team, and liaising with suppliers;
* The ability and the capacity to understand a wide range of engineering functions and procedures;
* Good diagnostic and trouble shooting skills;
* The ability to lead and motivate others;
* The ability to work cooperatively and liaise with people at all levels;
* The ability to negotiate with and persuade others;
* Good team working skills;
* Confidence to respond positively when under pressure;
* People management skills.

Minimum Qualifications

* Bachelors of Science Degree in Mechanical Engineering
* Post Graduate Project Management qualification preferred
* 7 years of progressive experience.
* Registered with the Engineers Registration Board as an Engineer
* Computer Literate (MS Office, CAD)

Please send your current C.V to mycv@myjobseye.com

Indicate the position applied for on the Email subject line.

KTI Office Kisumu Procurement Specialist and Project Accountant Jobs

KTI is currently recruiting for a Procurement Specialist and a Project Accountant to be based in our field office in Kisumu.

Procurement Specialist

* Manages and procures in-kind support for all grants.
* S/he will present the most reasonable, fair, and expeditious procurement alternative for each purchase under KTI’s in-kind grants.
* S/he will work with vendors and service providers to procure commodities and services, inspect goods, verify services, and monitor the use of the goods and services.
* The Procurement Specialist will maintain the contractor’s commodity management system and be responsible for managing events logistics as needed.
* The Procurement Specialist must have 3-5 years professional experience in Kenya.
* Knowledge of USAID procurement procedures is highly desired.
* S/he must be familiar with commodity management tracking systems.
* Advanced professional proficiency in English and Swahili is required

Project Accountant

* The accountant is responsible for preparing accounting documents, forecasting cash requirements, assisting with budgeting, and maintaining inventory control.
* S/he must have demonstrated ability to fulfill duties with a minimum supervision and have a demonstrated mastery of practical accounting and bookkeeping.
* University accounting degree (CPA II or III) and three to five years of progressively responsible professional accounting experience is required.
* Full written and spoken fluency in English and Kiswahili is required.

*No Applications will be considered beyond September 30th and only qualified applicants should apply.

Interested candidates should send a resume, cover letter, and three references to KTI_recruitment@dai.com.

Please include in the subject line the position for which you are applying.

No phone inquiries will be accepted.

Only short-listed, qualified candidates will be contacted.

Kenya Maritime Authority Trainee Surveyor Job Advertisement

Kenya Maritime Authority wishes to invite qualified applicants to fill the following positions:

Trainee Surveyor
KMAG Scale 5
2 Posts

Job Description

Duties and responsibilities at this level will involve:

* Class work;
* Ship board training; and
* On the job training.

Academic Qualifications

For appointment to this grade, a candidate must:

* be a holder of Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering;
* hold a Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) qualification with a mean grade of C+ (Plus) and above
* be aged 25 years and below;

or

* hold a Class 3 Certificate of Competency, Deck or Marine Engineering in accordance with regulation 11/3 or 111/3 of STCW 78 as amended;
* hold a Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) qualification with a mean grade of C+ (Plus) and above
* Grade C+ (Plus) and above in Mathematics, Physics and English
* be aged 30 years and below.
* At least 6 months spent on bridge duties in the last 12 months of sea service.

Skills

The right candidate for this position must have the ability to learn fast.

Other key skills include:

* excellent interpersonal, management and communication skills;
* excellent organization skills and highly confidential;
* computer literacy and familiarity with standard office computer applications; and
* ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.

Applicants who meet the specified requirements should send their application letters with their detailed CVs, copies of academic and professional certificates and other testimonials together with day-time telephone contact, names and contact of three referees, indicating the post applied for in the application letter and on the envelop to:

The Director General
Kenya Maritime Authority
P.O. Box 95076 — 80104,
Mombasa.

Or drop the application at Kenya Maritime Authority, White House, 2nd Floor, Moi Avenue, near Dock yard, Mombasa.

So as to reach not later than 1st October, 2010.

Only short listed candidates will be contacted.

Tuesday, September 14, 2010

HACO Industries Kenya Development & Implementation of a Technical Training and Skills Development Programme

Expression of Interest (EOI)

Development & Implementation of a Technical Training and Skills Development Programme

The Company

HACO Industries runs a modern plastic manufacturing (Injection Molding & Blow Molding) plant and Home & Personal Care Manufacturing Plant in its facility situated at Kasarani area in Nairobi.

As part of its Human capital development initiative, HACO would like to partner with a reputable Technical Training Finn to develop and implement a technical skills development and improvement programme for its technical staff in the fields of:-

1. Mechanical engineering specifically pneumatic and hydraulic systems;
2. Electrical engineering light and heavy current and;
3. Electronics engineering.

The Scope

The scope of work entails the following:-

1. To carry out an assessment of the current skills levels in the aforementioned fields and identify gaps.
2. To develop training programs in-house and off site for development and improvement of the skills gap identified.
3. Carry out periodic evaluations to assess the impact of the training offered.
4. Prepare progress reports on the training to HACO management.
5. Prepare statements of results and progress of each trainee.
6. Conduct project meetings on site to inform management of progress, identify problems and agree on corrective actions.

Requirements

* Company profile and proof of legal existence.
* CV’s of the key resource persons to offer the technical training.
* Evidence of relevant experience with reference to at least three similar or related technical training programmes offered previously within East Africa region.
* A site visit and survey.
* Must be registered with the Directorate of Industrial Training (DIT)
* Any additional and relevant information.

Interested bidders are requested to submit their technical proposals and financial bids in separate sealed
envelopes dropped in our tender box, addressed to:-

The Supply Chain Director,
HACO Industries Kenya Limited,
P. O. Box 43903 00100
Nairobi

The closing date for offers is 28th day of September 2010.

HACO Industries reserves the right to accept or reject any bid and is not bound to give any reasons thereof.

Kimira-Oluch Smallholder Farm Improvement Project (KOSFIP) Consultancy on Environmental Audit

Republic of Kenya

Ministry of Regional Development Authorities

Kimira-Oluch Smallholder Farm Improvement Project (KOSFIP)

Specific Procurement Notice Request for Expressions of Interest

Consultancy on Environmental Audit

Ref No: KOSFIP/C/1/010-011

This Specific Procurement Notice follows the General Procurement Notice (GPN) for this Project, which appeared in the UN Development Business, Issue No. 687 of 30th September 2006.

The Government of the Republic of Kenya has received a loan from the African Development Fund (ADF) and intends to apply part of the proceeds of this loan to cover eligible payments under the contract for Consultancy Services on Environmental Audit following the implementation of Construction of the Major Civil Works in Kimira and Oluch Irrigation Schemes, in Rachuonyo North and Homa – Bay districts , respectively.

The services include but not limited to the following :-

* Assess and document the actual environmental impacts resulting from the project activities;
* Verify whether the proponent /client is complying with relevant environmental statutory and regulatory requirements, internal policies and accepted practices;
* Evaluate the effectiveness of Environmental Management Plan (EMP) and functioning of the Monitoring Mechanisms in place;
* Identify and assess any foreseeable risks associated with hazardous conditions attributable to the project activities, and propose prevention or mitigation measures for such risks;
* Examine monitoring parameters, programs, and procedures in place for control and corrective actions in cases of emergencies and examine records of incidents, accidents and likelihood of future occurrence of the same;
* Develop an Audit Action Plan for making decisions and providing solutions that are geared towards ensuring the environmental sustainability of the project.

The project now invites consulting firms to indicate their interest in providing the services.

Interested firms must provide a statement of capability and experience indicating that they are qualified to perform the services (brochures, description of similar assignments, experience in similar conditions, availability of appropriate skills among staff, etc.).

A short list of six firms will be compiled in accordance with the procedures set out in the African Development Bank’s Rotes and Procedures for the Use of Consultants.

Written Expressions of Interest in plain sealed envelopes clearly marked with the consultancy name & Reference No. must be deposited in the Tender Box at KOSFIP Offices, Homa- Bay, located next to Capital Fish Company, along Homa – Bay / Kendu – Bay Road or sent to the address below:-

The Project Manager,
Kimira-Oluch Smallholder Farm Improvement Project,
Kendu Bay – Homa Bay Road
P.O Box 293 -40300,
Homa Bay

The deadline for submission is Friday, 1/10/2010 at 2.30 P.M local time.

Nelson K. Korir
Project Manager- KOSFIP
For: Permanent Secretary

AICB Sales/ Marketing Executives Vacancies

AICB seeks to recruit Sales/ Marketing Executives Diploma in Sales /Marketing required.

Interested candidates to submit application, detailed CV, copies of academic/ professional certificates and day telephone number via e-mail address: info@allicanbeworld.com by Wednesday 15th September 2010

Elex Products Sales Executives Jobs

A leading manufacturer of cleaning detergents, disinfectants and allied sanitation chemicals is seeking to hire on long term contract, experienced sales & marketing executives.

Requirements

* Degree/Diploma in Sales & Marketing
* Proven experience in sales & marketing in this field of FMCG above 3 years is essential.
* Ability to work under minimum supervision to exploit an attractive sales commission in addition to a retainer salary package upon achieving specific sales targets is a must.

High achievers will have an opportunity to rise to management positions as regional managers that currently exist within the company.

If you posses the above qualities, please send your application, full CV and copies of relevant certificates giving atleast three referees to be received not later than 20th September, 2010 to:

P.O. Box 78664 – 00507 Nairobi

or email: elex@elexproducts.com

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