KPLC Part Time Lecturers vacancy updates 2011

Applications are invited from interested and qualified persons to take up the Part-Time Teaching jobs with The Kenya Power & Lighting Company’s Training institution listed below.

Reporting to the Deputy Principal, the successful candidates will be required to teach Kenya National Examination Council (KNEC) and City & Guilds Ordinary and Advanced Diploma programmes.

1. Lecturer: Mathematics & Physics
1 Post
Job Ref: HR: KPLC1/5CB/3-212

Applicants should be in possession of the following;.

• Bachelor’s degree in Education (Science) — Mathematics/Physics from a recognized University.
• At least five (5) years teaching experience in Maths & Physics.
• IT User Skills.

2. Lecturer: Mathematics & Chemistry
1 Post
Job Ref: HR: KPLC1/5CB/3-213

Applicants should be in possession of the following;-

• Bachelor’s degree in Education (Science) — Mathematics/Chemistry from a recognized University.
• At least five (5) years teaching experience in Maths & Chemistry.
• IT User Skills.

3. Lecturer: Electrical & Electronics
1 Post
Job Ref: HR: KPLC1/5CB/3-214

Applicants should be in possession of the following;-

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical/Electronics Engineering or Higher National Diploma in Electrical and Electronics Engineering from a recognized University or Polytechnic.
• At least five (5) years teaching experience in Electrical/Electronics.
• Experience in teaching Micro-Processors and PLCs will be an added advantage.
• IT User Skills.

4. Lecturer: Information Technology
2 Posts
Job Ref: HR: KPLC1/5CB/3-215

Applicants should be in possession of the following;-

• Bachelor of Science Degree in Computer Science or Mathematics and Computer Science.
• At least five (5) years teaching experience in the provision of IT training.
• Certification in MCP and CCNA will be an added advantage
• IT User Skills.

5. Lecturer: Mechanical Engineering
1 Post
Job Ref: HR: KPLC1/5CB/3-216

Applicants should be in possession of the following;

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or Higher National Diploma in Mechanical Engineering from a recognized University or Polytechnic.
• At least five (5) years teaching experience in Mechanical Engineering.
• Experience in Auto Card and Archi Card training will be an added advantage.
• IT User Skills

Interested persons for the positions should send their applications, CVs, copies of certificates and relevant testimonials, reliable telephone contact and names of three referees so as to reach no later than 31st May, 2011 to;

The Principal
The Kenya Power & Lighting Co. Limited, Training School
P.O Box 30099-00100
Nairobi, Kenya.

(Quote job reference on the envelope)

Only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

Canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification.

The Kenya Power & Lighting Company Limited is an equal opportunity employer.

Mentor Holdings Property Job vacancies for Director, Administrative Secretary and Marketing Executives in Kenya

Mentor Holdings is a leading real estate consortium looking for:

Property Director

Position requirements

• 5 years minimum working experience in similar field
• Building / Land Economics or Building and Civil Engineering degree. (MBA an added advantage).
• Strong organizational and leadership skills and ability to work both independently and as a team

Administrative Secretary

• Bachelors Degree or related diploma in secretarial studies.
• Minimum 5 years experience in a busy organisation.
• Be flexible with a high level of responsibility, professionalism and able to work in a team

Marketing Executives

• Bachelors Degree
• Experience in Marketing will be an added advantage
• Be self motivated, productive and hard working

Qualified applicants should e-mail CVs to:

hr@mentorgroup.co.ke, info@homeskenya.com

or send to:

Managing Director,
Mentor Holdings Ltd
New Rehema House, 6th Floor,
Rhapta Road, Westlands,
P0. Box 783-00600,
Sarit Centre, Nairobi

by 30th May, 2011

SACDEP Kenya Community Training and Mobilisation Coordinator, Public Health Field Coordinator, and Water and Sanitation Programme Coordinator Job Vacancies

Sustainable Agriculture Community Development Programme (SACDEP – Kenya) is a Development Organisation, with its head office based in Thika and working in 12 Counties in Central, Eastern, Coast and Rift Valley Regions of Kenya.

SACDEP-Kenya invites applications from suitably qualified Kenyan citizens to fill in the following posts.

1. Water and Sanitation Programme Coordinator

The position will require a person who is able to coordinate implementation and develop a Water and Sanitation Programme.

Reporting to the Programs Manager, the person should have the following qualifications:-

Professional qualifications and responsibilities

•Diploma /BSc. in Water or Agriculture Engineering.
•10 years experience working in a community integrated Water and Sanitation programme
•Practical Skills in designing and execution of community based/led Water and Sanitation Projects. This includes but not limited to:
1.Hydrological Surveys and Borehole Drilling.
2.Water pipeline designing
3.Roof catchment water harvesting technology
4.Sanitation facilities design and construction
5.Installation of Mechanical hand pumps.
6.Spring water protection technology.
7.Water pans and Dam design and construction.
•Thorough Knowledge on Water Sector and environmental Policies is important.
•Be computer literate and have excellent working skills.
•Experience in working for Development Agencies will be an added advantage.

2. Public Health Field Coordinator

The overall function of the person is co-ordination and technical support of Water, Sanitation and Hygiene activities in our Water and Sanitation Programme which incorporates training of Communities, Children and School Management Committees.

Professional qualifications and responsibilities

•Diploma/Degree in Public Health or related discipline.
•At least 5 years field experience in community development. Experience in mobilizing, organising and training rural communities in an integrated project is a key requirement and an added advantage.
•Computer literate with excellent working skills.
•Mobilisation and Organisation of Communities into development oriented training units.
•Link organised groups to relevant Government Ministries for further training.
•Build effective collaboration with diverse parties including GoK, CBO groups, NGOs and other development agencies.
•A valid Motor Cycle riding license

3. Community Training and Mobilisation Coordinator

The overall function of the person is co-ordination of community mobilisation activities, organisation and training in the Water, Sanitation and Hygiene Programme.

Professional qualifications and responsibilities

•Diploma/Degree in Community Development or related discipline with bias towards Agriculture, Sanitation and Hygiene.
•At least 5 years field experience in community development. Experience in mobilizing, organising and training rural communities in an integrated project is a key requirement and an added advantage.
•Computer literate with excellent working skills.
•A valid Motor Cycle riding license
Applications, detailed curriculum vitae, testimonials, names of three references, day time telephone contact and e-mail address stating your current salary to be sent to

The Executive Director
SACDEP- Kenya,
P O Box 1134, Thika 01000,
Thika.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted on phone for interviews.

Closing date: Friday, 27th May 2011.

Wrigley Company East Africa Project Engineer and Field Sales Representative Jobs in Kenya

The Wrigley Company East Africa, a local Subsidiary of Mars Incorporated, a leader in the global confectionery industry and the world’s largest manufacturer of chewing and bubble gum seeks to recruit three (3) Field Sales Representatives and one project Engineer”.

Project Engineer

Reporting to: Engineering Manager

Overview of Position
Lead Factory’s projects to ensure timely installation and commissioning of equipment and machinery.

Key responsibilities

• Provide Engineering support for the factory including capital projects, equipment improvement, capacity and facilities expansion.
• Provision of process and packaging solutions including capital estimates, timelines and project management for new initiatives and capacity expansions.
• Drive engineering cost savings projects related to existing processes and systems.
• Design, supervise and oversee engineering projects, maintain and update all engineering drawings.
• Ensure projects are completed as per the required timelines, in an effective and efficient manner within the scope of the approved specifications and budgetary spending.
• Participate in the development of operating instructions and repair of equipment, safe conducting of works with servicing of the means of Automation and mechanization and other technical documentation.
• Participate in checking technical accuracy of equipment for effectiveness.
• Implement overall automation and mechanization of production processes, facilitating raising the technical levels in production so as to improve on general productivity to reduce the cost.
• Participate in evaluating drafts, technical designs, drawings, installation process, and commissioning of newly installed equipment
• Prepare specifications of equipment, technical tasks for the installation works and capital projects.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent from a recognized university
• Registered Engineer by Kenya Engineers Board.
• Minimum of 3 years experience in a Manufacturing Company with good understanding of process and packaging engineering principles and practices
• Experience in leading projects and teams to gather requirements, identify the scope, design and implement solutions on time within budget.
• Ability to manage time effectively- Prioritise, plan and schedule.
• Ability to manage vendors to successfully meet business objectives by building relationship, communications, contract management and quality control skills.
• Excellent written, verbal communication and interpersonal skills
• Proficient computer skills in MS Project, Excel and AutoCAD
• Working knowledge of ISO systems and TPM.
• A team player.

Field Sales Representative

Reporting to: Area Sales Supervisor

Key responsibilities

• Develop maximum distribution of our products at the retail end and merchandising in all outlets in your area.
• Ensure accurate data capture and achieve excellent market intelligence for the assigned territory.
• Create strong customer relationship

Requirements

• Degree/Diploma in Sales & Marketing
• Two years selling experience preferably in the FMCG.
• Effective communication, customer orientation, Business intelligence & sense of urgency.
• Problem solving, negotiating and influencing skills
• Attention to detail.
• Clean & Valid Driving licence

Functional Area: Sales.

If you believe you fit into the above profile, please send your full curriculum vitae with details of your qualifications, experience, present position, day and evening telephone numbers, e-mail address and names and addresses of three referees to E-mail: hr.ke@wrigley.com to reach us not later than Friday 27th May, 2011.

Only short listed candidates will be contacted.

Kenya WildLife Service(KWS) Management Trainees – Fourty (40) Vacancies and 3 other placements.

Management Trainees – Fourty (40) Vacancies

Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS) is a State Corporation whose responsibility is to manage and conserve wildlife in Kenya. As part of the organisation’s succession planning strategy, Management wishes to recruit young and dynamic individuals as management trainees in the level of Assistant Warden II job grade ‘‘8’’ in order to efficiently respond to the wildlife management challenges and trends in the market. Successful candidates will be required to undergo an intensive paramilitary training at the KWS FTS Manyani for a period of nine (9) months and thereafter be deployed to various departments within the Service at its headquarters and field.
Job Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Anthropology, Social Sciences and Natural Resource Management.
• Must have a minimum of 2nd class honors lower division.
• Must be thirty (30) years old and below.
• Good health and physique.
• Must have a current certificate of good conduct obtained from the CID.

Interested and suitably qualified individuals should forward their applications enclosing copies of their academic and professional certificates, detailed curriculum vitae, daytime telephone contact, names, addresses and email of three (3) referees, to reach the undersigned not later than 2nd June, 2011. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Director
Kenya Wildlife Service
P. O. Box 40241 - 00100
Nairobi. 

The Service also seeks to recruit dynamic, innovative and experienced individuals to fill the following positions at its Headquarters and field.

1. Deputy Director Finance and Administration – JG”2” – One (1) PostReporting to the Director, the overall responsibility for the successful candidate will be to provide strategic direction and guidance in the functions within the Finance and Administration Division: Financial Management, Procurement Management, Administrative Systems and policies in order to attain set corporate objectives.
Key Duties and Responsibilities

•    Provide leadership, guidance, coordination and direction in the departments within the division
• Responsible for the formulation and implementation of Divisional and Departmental plans in line with corporate objectives
• Ensuring effective management of Financial, Procurement and Administration functions
• Ensuring formulation and implementation of strategies and programs to support implementation of corporate plan
• Coordinating the Service’s investment activities
• Ensuring the preparation of budgets, financial and management accounts
• Interpreting financial reports and providing appropriate advise to Functional Managers
• Ensuring corporate financial viability

Ensuring compliance to corporate and statutory financial and administrative requirements
Job Requirements

• Master of Business Administration or equivalent.
• Report writing, communication, interpersonal, analytical and problem solving skills are essential.
• Proven Leadership skills
• Competency in Accounting & Financial Management with CPA(K) is an added advantage
• High Level of Integrity with Ten (10) years working experience as a Function Head.
   

2. Head of Corporate Communications – JG”3b” – One (1) PostReporting to the Deputy Director Strategy and Change, the overall responsibility for the successful candidate will be to ensure a positive corporate image.
Duties and Responsibilities

•  Developing and implementing departmental plans in line with the corporate objectives.
•  Liaising with internal and external organizations on public affairs.
•  Establishing networks with stakeholders.
•  Formulating public relations budget proposals and work plans.
•  Advising senior management on public relations strategies.
•  Coordinating protocol and reception of distinguished visitors.
•  Coordinating and supervising production of articles and other information material for various media.
•  Producing, printing and distributing in-house journals, newsletters, corporate and other related publications.
• Organizing and coordinating public relations activities and events in KWS.

Job Requirements

•  Masters degree in Mass Media and Communication or equivalent
•  Diploma in Public Relations
•  Report writing, communication, interpersonal, analytical and problem solving skills are essential.
•  IT skills.
•  Must be a member of a professional body.
• Ten (10) years working experience in a similar function.

3. Corporation Secretary – JG”3b” – One (1) PostReporting to the Director, the overall responsibility for the successful candidate will be to ensure effective and efficient management of corporate affairs and compliance with enabling legal matters and other relevant legislations.
Duties and Responsibilities

•    Advising the board and management on all legal matters
•  Ensuring that the corporation complies with statutory and other regulatory requirements
•  Representing the Service in Court and arbitrations as may be required
•  Coordinating all litigations in liaison with the Attorney General’s Chambers, Government Ministries and external lawyers
•  Safeguarding of corporation interest.
• Drawing and processing legal notices and other gazettements that are issued under the requirements of the Wildlife (Conservation and Management) Act
• Preparing Board business and maintaining proper records of Board’s proceedings
• Keeping safe custody of Corporate Seal and security documents
•  Preparing and vetting of contracts
•  Coordinating the rreview of laws, by-laws and regulations relating to the organization

Job Requirements

• Masters degree in Law
•  Post graduate Diploma in Law and Advocate of the High court.
•  Report writing, communication, interpersonal, analytical and problem solving skills are essential.
• IT skills.
•  Must be a member of a professional body.
•  Ten (10) years working experience in a similar institution.

Interested and suitably qualified individuals should forward their applications enclosing copies of their academic and professional certificates, detailed CV indicating work experience, current and expected remuneration, current employer, daytime telephone contact – both office and mobile, names, addresses and email of three referees, to reach the undersigned not later 24th May, 2011. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Director
Kenya Wildlife Service
P. O. Box 40241 - 00100
Nairobi.