Clerk of Works Job in Kisumu Municipality

Applications are invited for the position of clerk of works for a period of three (3) years to be based in Kisumu Municipality.

Minimum Qualifications

 

• Five (5) years relevant experience in supervision of building works.
• Degree, Higher National Diploma, or Diploma in Architecture, Building Construction, Construction Management or Civil Engineering.
• Be conversant with Building Construction practices and quality control

Send applications, detailed CV and testimonials to the reach addresses below not later than 24th June, 2011.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Habitech Consultants,
P.O. Box 66495-00800,
Nairobi.

Email: info@habitech.co.ke

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CARE International Regional Coordinator Job in Kenya

CARE International is currently seeking to fill the position of Regional Emergency Coordinator (REC).

The position provides critical coordination and support to CARE International’s emergency preparedness and response.

The REC also works with country offices (CO), lead members’ management, CI and lead members’ emergency units on strengthening capacity for preparedness, emergency response, integration of emergency programming within CARE’s program approach, strengthening DRR, humanitarian policy, and other related priority areas, in order to strengthen CARE’s humanitarian capabilities across the region.

She/he also represents CARE externally at regional level in the humanitarian field with key forums, partners and donors.

The REC represents all of CARE International; liaises with various CI offices and members, and
should ensure consistency with CI global humanitarian approaches and standards.

The position will be based in Nairobi Kenya.

Requirements include 5-10 years experience in humanitarian preparedness, risk reduction and response, poverty reduction, experience and knowledge of the region, experience in programme design, management, monitoring and evaluation including SPHERE standards, donor relations, security and protection considerations, excellent training, coaching and mentoring skills,

High level of writing and communication skills, willingness to spend high proportion of time travelling away from home (approx 60%) and be deployed with limited notice period.

Language skills: English and French (Swahili and Arabic would be an advantage)

A detailed job description maybe requested.

Interested candidates should send their CV and letter of application to cegrecruitment@careinternational.org before July 15, 2011.

Only short-listed candidates will be contacted

 

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Receptionist Job in Kenya – British High Commissioner

Office Notice No 19/11: Receptionist LE IV

Job Description

The jobholder will be part of the Reception & Transport Team. The overall role of the jobholder is to act as Receptionist and provide support the Transport Manager in the daily running of the transport service.

This is a busy job requiring a flexible approach to managing the workload, very good communication and interpersonal skills, and effective organisational skills, including good accuracy and attention to detail.

The jobholder will be an integral part of the transport team so must have proven ability to work in a team. Experience of the full range of Microsoft Office packages is essential. Out-of-hours work is sometimes called for and the jobholder might be called upon to make decisions at short notice.

Duties

The main duties and responsibilities of the job include:

 

• Attending to visitors at Reception and controlling entry to the East Wing through the secure access system.
• Undertaking switchboard duties on a weekly rota and during lunchtimes, short-breaks and providing leave cover.
• Management of the answering machine to ensure a 24/7 response after hours, at weekends and holidays.
• Management of transport booking and preparation of daily transport programme in consultation with Deputy Transport Manager.
• Making hotel or other temporary accommodation bookings visitors to the High Commission.
• Maintaining radio contact with the transport and guard controls, including participating in regular radio checks.
• Receiving BHC mail and sending mail to other organisations, including deliveries by BHC drivers.
• Responsibility for maintaining customer feedback data.

The position is graded at LE IV for which the current salary range is Ksh. 93,000/-per month at the minimum and up to a maximum of Ksh 124,000.00, before reduction on account of PAYE tax.

Where the successful candidate is not liable to Kenyan tax, the range will be abated under HM Treasury regulations to Ksh.71,228/- per month at the minimum and up to a maximum of Ksh. 92,928.00 per month.

Salary ranges are subject to review periodically.

The British High Commission is an equal opportunity employer.

All applications will be treated on merit basis through fair and open assessment.

The British High Commission does not appoint any agents to process job applications or arrange interviews and expects no fees to be paid to anyone.

Applications clearly marked – “LE IV Receptionist” should be forwarded to the following address:

The Human Resources Manager
British High Commission
P.O. Box 30465 - 00100
Nairobi

Or by e-mail to: HR.Recruit@fco.gov.uk

Applications should be received on or before 21st June 2011.

Only short-listed applicants will be contacted for interview.

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Medical Coordinator Job in Kenya

Médecins Du Monde is an international NGO based in Nairobi Kenya implementing a health project in Bosaso Somalia.

Applications are invited from suitably qualified candidates for the above vacancy .

General Description of the Role

The Medical Coordinator will be based in Nairobi with monthly travels to Bosaso Puntland and he/she will be in charge of providing training and technical support to the Medical staff based in Bosaso and Nairobi.

He/she will be answerable to the General Coordinator and will work in close collaboration with the Midwife coordinator and the Administrative and Logistics coordinator .

Key Duties

 

• By employing the organization’s standard recruitment procedures, he/she will be responsible for hiring qualified local (Somali) technical staff, who shall be working in the MCHs of Bosaso town.
• Technical line management of Medical team: organize and supervise the medical team work activities;
• Participate to the major Health forums in Nairobi and Bosaso and liaise with MOH, UN agencies and INGO’s to represent MDM organisation;
• Revise and adapt clinical guidelines in collaboration with the MDM medical referent
• Write medical activity reports to the Donors and to MDM Headquarters in France
• Participate with the coordination team to the Country strategy and identify new opportunities of intervention for MDM
• Conduct regular supervision visits to Bosaso and conduct needs assessment.
• Provide on-job training and technical support to the Bosaso medical staff on key subject areas
• Management of medical stock and database and logistic chain for medical purchases

Candidate Profile:

• Medical Doctor, with specialty in tropical medicine
• Minimum of five years of practical experience in working in PHC programs
• Minimum of three years of medical coordination experience in Somalia
• Good knowledge of the EHPS Somalia process and coordination mechanisms
• Good knowledge of donor procedures for Somalia (E.U, ECHO, UNICEF, Etc)
• Ability to relate to and motivate local staffs effectively
• Ability to work in remote insecure areas
• Ability to negotiate with clan and religious leaders and local authorities
• Fluency in English mandatory, knowledge of Italian an asset, French is a plus.
• Computer literacy (MS Office)

If you believe you are the ideal candidate we are looking for, please submit your application and CV to: mdm_mail@profilsearch.com

Closing date is June 21st 2011.

MDM is an equal employer and female candidates are encouraged to apply.

Only Short listed applicant will be contacted.

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Training Facilitators Jobs in Kenya

An International educational organization that delivers high-quality education for minimal costs to the impoverished communities.

Job Title: Training Facilitators

Reporting To: Director

Job Location: Nairobi

Role Overview: to provide quality training and facilitation for new teachers in a dynamic, fast-paced setup.

Main Tasks and Duties:

 

• Provide daily training and facilitation, according to detailed guidelines and session scripts created to train new teachers, who will work in challenging settings.
• Must be skilful in managing large groups of people.
• Work within a team to make improvements to presentations.
• Meet with senior trainers to share results and feedback from daily presentations.
• Record individual scores for trainees as they teach sample lessons in small groups.
• Evaluate trainees’ performance using their scores

Academic Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree in Education or related qualification

Technical Skills:

• Writing education instructional materials including lesson plans, curriculum, schemes of work, etc
• Excellent ability to interpret the 8-4-4 syllabus
• Excellent writing skills, especially in the English Language.

Computer Skills: Strong computer skills, including PowerPoint, Microsoft Word and video.

Length of Experience:

• Must have at least 5 years experience facilitating training sessions, preferably for groups of 60 or more participants.
• 5+ years in teaching / training

Personality Requirements:

• Must demonstrate a high level of professionalism and integrity in speech and behaviour.
• Outgoing, energetic and friendly personality who is able to manage stress well.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills required.
• Must have excellent organization skills.
• Must be comfortable giving and receiving feedback in order to improve performance.
• A team player with initiative, problem solving skills and enthusiasm for teaching
• Great leadership skills.
• Ability to meet deadlines without fail.
• Ability to function well in a fast-paced informal environment where constant change is the norm and the bar for quality is set high.

How to Apply:

Interested, suitable candidates should forward their applications enclosing copies of their detailed CVs to the following address:

Adecco Employment Services
Email: info@adeccokenya.com

Note: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Deadline Date: 22 June 2011

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