ICIPE Project Officer for Biovision Project Job in Kenya

Project Officer for Biovision Project

icipe—African Insect Science for Food and Health is an intergovernmental organisation funded by governmental aid agencies, 

UN organisations and private foundations to carry out research and training in environmentally sound and sustainable management of arthropods for improving health and agricultural productivity in the tropics. 

icipe has approximately 350 staff to support its research and capacity building programmes located at various sites in Kenya and  Ethiopia.

icipe wishes to urgently recruit a suitable person to fill the position of Project Officer in the Biovision Project. A competitive compensation package will be offered to the right candidate.

 I. Job Description

i. Overall purpose of the job

To assist the Director of Biovision Project and Programme Coordinator of Biovision Farmer Communication Programme (FCP) in project proposal writing, stakeholder & partner consultations, and project implementation plans.

ii. Specific duties

• Liaise with FCP Coordinator and project managers to ensure effective coordination and overall quality work delivery of project-related activities.
• Monitor the delivery of project activities as per programme/project work plans in collaboration with project managers and implementing partners at various levels.
• Create, implement and maintain a database in liaison with icipe Finance Office to monitor budget expenditures and report on expenditures quarterly.
• Promote visibility of Biovision Project and the FCP by providing project-related information for updating the Biovision Project website.
• Network with other like-minded organisations for purposes of lobbying and advocacy for the FCP/Biovision project.
• Ensure adequate monitoring and evaluation mechanisms are in place to review progress and impact against implementation plans.
• Ensure relevant reporting, communication and information sharing.
• Perform other related duties and activities as might be assigned by the Programme Coordinator, FCP and Director, Biovision Project.

II Knowledge Required to Perform the Job

• Knowledge of project proposal development, monitoring and evaluation
• Good knowledge of resource management
• Proven knowledge of Project Cycle Management (PCM) or Results Based Management (RBM) framework.
• Effective communication skills and fluency in both oral and written English, and limited knowledge of one of the other official languages (French, German).

III Qualifications Required

• University degree, at least masters, preferably in agriculture or environmental sciences or related fields. A bachelor’s degree with proven longer-term work experience may be considered.

IV Experience Required

• At least 5 years’ experience in development, project planning and implementation activities, communications and/or editorial activities.
• Extensive experience of networking and working in advocacy.
• Experience of working with rural community based organisations (CBOs) and non-governmental organisations (NGOs).

Reporting

This position reports directly to Director, Biovision Project.

Applications will be accepted up to 13 August 2012. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. 

Applications with detailed résumés including current salary details, names and addresses of three referees (with daytime telephone numbers), and e-mail address should be sent to:

icipehr@icipe.org
The Human Resources Department,
icipe—African Insect Science for Food and Health
P.O Box 30772-00100
Nairobi, Kenya

icipe is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer.

Columbia Global Centers Human Resources Manager Job in Nairobi Kenya

Columbia Global Centers | Africa is part of Columbia University’s global network of centers, which together aim to create opportunities in research, scholarship and teaching around the world, and expand Columbia’s mission as a global university. 

Established in Nairobi in 2011, CGC Africa links the continent to Columbia’s scientific rigor, technological innovation, and academic leadership. 

It provides Columbia students and academics with base from which to conduct research in and for Africa, in disciplines including sustainable development, urban planning and climate change. 

The Center also contributes to the fight against poverty under the umbrella of the Millennium Development Goals, and works closely with policy makers, governments, and regional and African institutions, providing them with objective, science-based advice.
 

The Center invites applications from suitably qualified candidates to fill the position of Human Resources Manager.

Purpose of role:
 

Reporting to the Deputy-Director of the Center, the Human Resources Manager will be responsible for establishing and providing professional and effective human resource services.
 

Responsibilities:

• Develop and monitor Human Resource strategies into the organization’s overall mission and operational strategy.
• Manpower planning and management of the recruitment process.
• Develop and implement performance evaluation and reward systems.
• Provide specific advice and guidance to Management and employees on a variety of Human Resource issues.
• Develop, implement and maintain an effective Human Resources database and reporting system.
• Lead on specific Human Resource projects.

Requirements:

• A degree in Human Resource management or relevant field (e.g. business administration, law etc.)
• At least 5 years relevant experience
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and establish personal credibility.
• High integrity.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to develop and maintain working relationships and credibility across the organisation
• Excellent communications skills including verbal and written communications skills in English and presentational skills.
• Excellent organisational skills (planning, prioritization, follow up, methodical approach)
• Attention to detail, good numerical skills and data management experience.
• Experience in computerised HRIS systems
• Solid understanding of tax and employment legislation in Kenya
• Work experience in a multi-cultural setting.

To apply
 

Applications for this position should be sent to recruitment@cgcafrica.org no later than Wednesday, 15th August, 2012. 

The CV should include contacts of three referees. 

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

ICIPE Research Assistant in the Arthropod Pathology Unit Job in Kenya

Research Assistant in the Arthropod Pathology Unit

icipe—African Insect Science for Food and Health is an intergovernmental organisation funded by governmental aid agencies, UN organisations and private foundations to carry out research and training in environmentally sound and sustainable management of arthropods for improving health and agricultural productivity in the tropics. 

icipe has approximately 350 staff to support its research and capacity building programmes located at various sites in Kenya and  Ethiopia.

icipe wishes to urgently recruit a suitable person to fill the position of Research Assistant in the Arthropod Pathology Unit. A competitive compensation package will be offered to the right candidate.

Position Summary:

Under minimal supervision, undertakes a range of scientific experiments in the field of microbiology (with specific focus on bacteria, fungi, viruses and nematodes that attack arthropod pests) and molecular biology, collect and record data, provide support to students. 

Very good verbal communication skills and must be able to transfer scientific information and procedures to colleagues.

Qualifications Required:

• Ordinary National Diploma in science laboratory or equivalent.
• Technical experience in insect pathology and molecular biology in a recognised institute.
• Working knowledge of laboratory procedures, health and safety practices, experiments, testing procedures, proper care and maintenance of laboratory equipment.
• Working knowledge of database, spreadsheets and simple data analysis programs.
• Very good ability to analyse and solve problems. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions presented in written, oral, diagram or schedule form
• Very good verbal communication skills. Must be able to transfer scientific information and procedures to other colleagues.

Main Duties:

• Carry out a range of scientific experiments as prescribed by scientists.
• Collect and record raw data of scientific research results and present them in charts/tables, and write reports for scientist’s approval.
• Carry out isolation and identification of micro-organisms (including fungi, bacteria, viruses and nematodes that attack arthropod pests).
• Carry out fieldwork as described by scientists.
• Operates and ensure maintenance of laboratory and field equipment.
• Ensure adequate supplies of lab and field materials are available for project use, maintain inventories and administer requisitions for scientist’s approval.
• Ensure laboratories and equipment are maintained in clean and safe conditions as per international lab procedures.
• Enter data into dBases/spreadsheets
• Operate basic statistical analysis of data collected.
• Provide support to students.

Interpersonal Interaction:

• This position reports directly to Scientist in Charge. On a daily basis, this position may require interaction with students on attachment from polytechnics, universities and other institutes.

Applications will be accepted up to 13 August 2012. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Applications with detailed résumés including current salary details, names and addresses of three referees (with daytime telephone numbers), and e-mail address should be sent to:

icipehr@icipe.org
The Human Resources Department,
icipe—African Insect Science for Food and Health
P.O Box 30772-00100
Nairobi, Kenya

icipe is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer.

Civil Engineer Job in Kenya - Export Processing Zones Authority

Export Processing Zones Authority is a State Corporation established through an Act of Parliament Cap 517 of Laws of Kenya. Its core mandate is to promote, facilitate and regulate investments in the export processing zones. As part of its strategy to improve services, the Authority seeks to recruit a Civil Engineer to join its professional staff. 

The main duties of the post will include managing maintenance works of a wide range of the Authority’s real estate, including industrial buildings, offices, roads and jetties, as well as initiating new construction projects. 

The position will also oversee a range of the Authority’s municipal services, including water, sewers and sewage treatment, and facilitating approval of building plans
 

Job Profile

• Plan and provide overall supervision of maintenance of the corporation’s real estate.
• Provide plans, layouts and designs for proposed maintenance works and for new projects.
• Prepare project cost estimates for budgeting and building purposes.
• Prepare works specifications bills of quantities for tendering and for work execution purposes.
• Prepare Tender documentation and contract administration.
• Post construction evaluation of works, commissioning and hand-over.
• Management and maintenance municipal services, including water and sewerage services.
• Liaison with the relevant local authorities and ministry responsible for land matters for approval of building plans, and other zone development proposals of the Authority.
• Any other duties allocated to him /her from time to time.

Person Profile

• Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering from a recognized university or institution.
• Must be a registered engineer with the Engineers Registration Board of Kenya.
• Have broad based work experience of not less than five (5) years in civil; structural works and operations of water and sewer systems at a senior position.
• Experience in developing bills of quantities, cost estimates and specifications.
• Must be conversant with regulations and by-laws of the local authorities.
• Have knowledge of tender and contract documentation and administration.
• Have knowledge of relevant computer applications.
• Be a focused and self driven individual with attention to detail, and capable of working with minimum supervision.
• Entrepreneurial and business minded individual
• A team player.
• Possession of a masters degree in Engineering of an MBA will be an added advantage

If you believe you are the right candidate for the position and that you can clearly demonstrate your ability to meet the criteria given above, please submit your application with a detailed CV, stating your current position, current remuneration level, e-mail and daytime telephone contacts quoting reference number EPZA/OPS/01/07/09 to reach us on or before 14th August 2012. 

An attractive remuneration package will be offered to the successful candidate.
 

Address your application to:
 

The Human Resource Manager,
Export Processing Zones Authority,
P.O. Box 50563-00200, 

Nairobi

 

Export Processing Zones Authority is an equal opportunity employer

Fina Bank Database Administrator / Developer and IT Officer Jobs in Nairobi Kenya

FINA BANK was originally incorporated as a Non-Banking Financial Institution (NBFI) on 15th January 1986. 

The company has now shifted from being an SME Bank to a preferred regional Business Bank with a strong developmental emphasis especially in growing businesses. It aims to serve the entire region in all Business sectors. 

Our Bank is seeking to recruit highly driven and motivated professionals to fill the following positions:

Database Administrator and Developer 

One position (1) 

Ref: HR/DBA/001
 

Main purpose of the role
 

Reporting to the Team Leader Databases and Systems, the jobholder will be responsible for analyzing our Bank’s business and technology environment. 

The job holder will administer the Bank’s Databases as well as develop software applications that enhance efficiency in the Bank operations.

IT Officer 

Two positions (2) 

Ref: HR/ITO/001
 

Main purpose of the role
 

Reporting to the Team Leader Networks, Infrastructure and Security, the jobholder will be responsible for administration and management of our Bank’s network infrastructure, e-mail, intranet, internet, LAN, WAN, network security, SWIFT, MICR system, Clearing, CBK returns system & RTGS.
 

For full details on the positions and our Bank, please access our Website; www.finabank.com
 

If you believe you are the right candidate for any of the above positions and can clearly demonstrate your ability, please submit your application to jobs@finabank.com with a detailed CV, stating your current position, current remuneration, e-mail and telephone contacts, quoting the reference number on the subject field and the position you would like to be considered for to reach us on or before 3rd August 2012 addressed to the;
 

Head of Human Resources,
Fina Bank Limited,
P.O. Box 20613-00200, 

Nairobi.
 

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Mara West Camp Assistant Safari Camp/Office Manager Job in Kenya

Assistant Safari Camp/Office Manager

• Must have a minimum of 8 years experience working in tourism/office management
• Fluent English communication skills: oral and written
• Flexible, a team player and mature
• Willing to live in the Masai Mara for extended periods of time
• Preference will be given to candidates already residents in Kenya who are legal to work

If you meet the above qualifications, please send an up-to-date CV stating your current position and salary, accompanied by at least 3 references’ telephone numbers/email addresses to; andrewaho@gmail.com

Deadline: September 15, 2012

Safaricom Senior Digital and Social Media Officer Job in Kenya

We are pleased to announce the following vacancy in the within Corporate Affairs Division. 

In keeping with our current business needs, we are looking for a person who meets the criteria indicated below:

Senior Digital and Social Media Officer

 
Ref: CA_SDSMO_AUGUST_2012

Reporting to the Digital and Social Media Manager, job holder will manage Safaricom’s digital assets with the aim of maximizing engagement and value for our brands, consumers and all stakeholders. 

The job holder will also manage digital media initiatives, and ensure seamless and effective execution.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the day-to-day planning, development, execution and measurement of digital platform strategies and activities;
• Management of Safaricom's digital assets including the corporate website, social sites, other micro sites that may be created from time to time;
• Assess the effectiveness of all digital media efforts through tracking, analyzing and comprehensive reporting;
• Coordinate integration of social media elements into existing and new Digital infrastructure;
• Develop, implement and monitor effective SEO strategy to drive up natural listing indexing;
• Management of brand mentions on digital media platforms, ensuring that any negative mentions are proactively managed;
• Research relevant topics to cultivate conversations that resonate with targeted stakeholders and audiences;
• Actively engage in conversations that surround Safaricom brands, products and/or services;
• Identify threats and opportunities in user-generated content surrounding, and develop mitigating strategies;
• Collaboration and management of Internal spokes providing online customer support;
• Management of agency relationships, including briefing, with respect to digital channel strategy, activity planning, scheduling, budgeting, production and implementation
• Oversee company use of social media monitoring tools for action-oriented insights from all social media outlets;
• Analyze digital engagement activities and build in recommendations and plans for enhancing future activities;
• Champion social media within the organization through evangelism, training and support;
• Explore, evaluate and advocate best practices and new industry trends.

Minimum requirements

• A degree in Marketing, Communications, IT or any business related field;
• A marketing or communications certification will be an added advantage;
• 2-3 years experience ideally gained in a Digital Marketing Company, digital agency or blue chip organization responsible for digital & social media;
• High performance and results oriented;
• Excellent team player with good management skills experience;
• Excellent Negotiation, Influencing and Presentation skills;
• Attention to detail with excellent interpersonal and communications skills;
• An excellent planner, coordinator and organizer.

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 the 8th August 2012.

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