Saturday 23 January 2010

Norway Technical Assistance to Eastern Africa Power Pool (EAPP): Invitation for Application for Project Coordinator Post

Eastern Africa Power Pool
Pool Energetique d'Afrique Orientate

Norway Technical Assistance to Eastern Africa Power Pool (EAPP)

Invitation for Application for Project Coordinator Post

1. The Eastern Africa Power Pool (EAPP) has received a grant from the Government of Norway towards the cost of Technical Assistance Project to operationalize the regional power trade Co-ordination Centre (CC) and Independent Regulatory Body (IRB), and intends to apply part of the proceeds in payment of contract for Project Co-ordination Services.

2. Under the component, a Project Co-ordinator will be employed to manage the Project implementation. The Project Co-ordinator's scope of services shall be, but not limited to, the following:

(i) Preparing Request for Proposal (RFP) and managing the tendering process for selection of consultants (Management Consultant, Database & Communication Consultant, Training Firms and Auditor) and staff;

(ii) Co-ordinating and managing the implementation of different activities of the Project including: training of staff of CC and IRB, supply and installation of Database and Satellite Communication facilities, and auditing of the Project's Account;

(iii) Providing advice to the EAPP Permanent Secretariat on the final roles and responsibilities of the CC and IRB and their management and organizational structure;

(iv) Organizing Stakeholders' meetings to deliberate on outputs of the Project; and

(v) Preparing reports including: Quarterly Progress Reports, Inception Report, Mid-term Review Report, and Output Assessment Report.

3. Applicant for the position will be required to meet the following minimum qualifications:

(i) Education: A Master in any Social Sciences preferably in Management/Business Administration;

(ii) Experience: Ten (10) years work experience of which at least five (5) years in institutional and project management;

(iii) Language Requirement: Fluent in speaking, reading and writing in English (working knowledge of French language will have an advantage); and

(iv) Other Requirements: Basic knowledge of computer operations and ability to use related software programs.

4. EAPP, the Executing Agency of the Project, invites qualified applicants to apply providing proof of relevant qualifications and experience with curriculum vitae (CV) and copy of credentials.

Following pre-qualification, a shortlist of five (5) best qualified consultants will be invited for interview. EAPP will negotiate the contract prices with the selected applicant.

5. The Place of duty is Addis Ababa and Duration of contract is for twenty (20) months.

6. Applications must be submitted together with unretumable documents not later than 14 February 2010 at 1500 Hours Addis Ababa local time by e-mail or fax or postal address to:

Eastern Africa Power Pool (EAPP)
P O Box 100644, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
T el: +251-116 183 694/+251 -911605566
Fax:+251-116183387

E-mail: eapp-addis @ ethionet.et

Humanitarian Programme Officer Job Opportunity: Trocaire

Trocaire's Horn & East Africa Regional Office (HEARD) seeks to fill the position of Humanitarian Programme Officer for its Regional Humanitarian Programme Unit based in Nairobi, with particular responsibility for Sudan.

The possibility exists that the position may be relocated to Sudan.

Trocaire is the development agency of the Irish Catholic Church, and works in solidarity with local development actors to implement programmes in Sustainable Livelihoods, Governance & Human Rights, Preparing for & responding to Emergencies, HIV/AIDS, Promoting Gender Equality and Environmental Justice. The successful candidate will report to the Regional Humanitarian Programme Officer.

Scope of the Role:
• The role will have a regional mandate, with a specific focus on Sudan.
Responsibilities:
• Programme development, representation, networking, capacity building of partners, and monitoring and evaluation.
Qualifications and experience required
• Advanced university degree (Masters or equivalent) in social sciences, development studies, or related field;
• Technical skills in humanitarian response including knowledge and experience of SPHERE standards, Good Enough Guide and Code of Conduct;
• A minimum of 4 years' humanitarian experience, preferably working through partnership with local organisations;
• Managing programmes at the local, national, or international level in a culturally diverse organisation, preferably with an International NGO;
• Good knowledge of humanitarian issues in Sudan. Knowledge and experience of designing, implementing through partnership, and monitoring of externally funded programmes, including proposal and report writing.
• Proven leadership, inter-personal and analytical skills, excellent communication skills in English, and one or more Sudanese languages is desirable.
Application Procedure

Please submit CV (3 pages max) and covering letter to

The Human Resources Officer,
Trocaire
P.O. Box 66300-00800,
Westlands, Nairobi,

or email to hr @ trocaire.or.ke no later than Monday, February 1,2010.

Please include reliable daytime telephone number, your present salary and contact details of three referees one of whom must be your current or most recent supervisor.

Trocaire is an equal opportunity employer.

Only short listed candidates will be contacted.

South West Indian Ocean Fisheries Project (SWIOFP) Advertisement for Regional Management Unit Posts

The South West Indian Ocean Fisheries Project (SWIOFP) is a GEF - World Bank funded research project for the South West Indian Ocean (SWIO) region countries of Comoros, France, Kenya, Madagascar, Mauritius, Mozambique, Seychelles, South Africa and Tanzania.

The Regional Management Unit (RMU) of the project is hosted by the Kenya Marine and Fisheries Research Institute (KMFRI) in Mombasa, Kenya.

SWIOFP is looking for competent persons from any of the above mentioned countries for the following posts available immediately:

Survey Logistics Coordinator (SLC)

This post is open to both freelance individual consultants and individuals seconded by a company to the RMU to deliver on the services mentioned below:

The responsibilities will include:
• Wet-lease and preparation of vessels to undertake surveys at sea
• Coordination of surveys at sea (research and wet-leased vessels)
• Management / coordination of a regional fisheries observer programme
Academic Qualifications and Skills
• A Tertiary qualification preferably with scientific, technological and marine experience (or a combination of these attributes);
• Proven experience in the management of commercial fishing and research vessels, and the setting up, and logistics management of scientific surveys of offshore fish resources, and fisheries observer programmes;
• Good communication skills in English (speak and write).
• The ability to communicate in French and Portuguese will be an added advantage;
• Experience in the procurement of vessels, including marine safety and other regulations in the SWIOFP region. This should include wet lease and vessel charter agreements as well as experience in the legalities and insurance requirements of vessel charter and lease agreements.
Duration
• The post will be a contract position over a period of one year, renewable by mutual agreement, successful performance and project timeframe.
Remuneration
• Remuneration will be based on the successful candidate's experience and training.
Information Technology and Communication Manager (ITCM)

The responsibilities will include:
• Fisheries data compilation and evaluation
• Compiling and maintaining a data atlas for SWIOFP
• Establishment and maintenance of Information Technology and Communication systems (website and information newsletter)
Qualification and Experience:
• University degree in IT and Communications with at least five years experience including experience in marine sciences.
• The candidate should demonstrate wide knowledge and experience in use, development and management of various data and information software used in fisheries science and information including GIS, statistical packages and Internet communication systems.
• Excellent database programming skills.
• Good communication skills in English (speak and write). The ability to communicate in French and Portuguese will be an added advantage.
Duration
• The post will be a contract position over a period of one year, renewable by mutual agreement successful performance and project timeframe
Remuneration
• The appointment is full time.
• The right candidate will be paid on a consultancy basis.
Qualified interested candidates are requested to send in their application, along with their updated curriculum vitae (CV) either by courier or by email, to the address below on or before noon, Thursday, 11th February 2010.

Please, clearly indicate "Post for SWIOFP SLC" or "Post for SWIOFP ITCM", on the application if by mail and on the subject if emailing the application.

Further full details of these two vacancies can be downloaded from the following website: www.swiofp.net.

SWIOFP RMU - Driver

Duty Station: Mombasa Basic Function

Responsible to the Regional Executive Secretary for the day-to-day running of the project vehicle and transportation needs of the Regional Management Unit.

Key responsibilities will include
• Official driver of the South West Indian Ocean Fisheries Project vehicle
• Undertake any other driving duties as may be directed by the Regional Executive Secretary.
• Attend to SWIOFP delegation/visitors arrivals and departures to and from Kenya.
• To record all trips of the vehicle in the work-ticket together, including fuel records or any other records as may be requested.
• Carrying out routine checks on the vehicle's cooling, oil, electrical and brake systems, tyre pressure, among others.
• Ensuring the vehicle is maintained to the highest standard respecting the vehicle's maintenance schedule.
• Required to work outside the normal working hours
• Maintaining the vehicles clean, polished and in flawless operating conditions.
• Detecting and reporting malfunctioning of vehicle systems
• Ensuring security and safety for the vehicle on and off the road, safety of the person(s) and/ or goods therein.
• Any other reasonable duties, which are commensurate with the employee's position
Personal Profile
• Form four certificate holders.
• Ability to speak and understand English
• A valid Kenyan Driving licence classes B, C, E and G.
• A clean driving licence.
• A certificate of good conduct
• At least 5 years experience, with knowledge of defensive driving.
• Basic mechanical and first aid skills will be an added advantage
Duration
• This is a full-time position for a period of one year, renewable after successful performance and mutual agreement.
Remuneration
• The successful candidate will be offered a consolidated salary package (inclusive of housing and hardship allowances, and health insurance) and up to a maximum of Ksh. 35,000.00 per month.
• The driver will be provided with a phone including airtime allowance.
A curriculum vitae, copies of relevant certificates, 2 passport size photographs and testimonials one of which must be from the current employer should be submitted by courier on or before noon, Thursday, 11th February 2010 to the following address:

The Regional Executive Secretary,
South West Indian Ocean Fisheries Project,
C/o Kenya Marine and Fisheries Research Institute,
English Road
Mombasa
P. O. Box 81651-80100
Kenya

Tel: +254 20 8023924
Fax:+254 41 2001133.

E-mail: rmu @ swiofp.net; rpayet @ swiofp.net;

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Branch Managers Jobs at Kenya Commercial Bank (KCB) Sudan

Job Ref No. KCBS 01/2010

Job Purpose: -

Reporting to the Managing Director KCB Sudan, the Branch Managers will drive and deliver exceptional Business Performance through dynamic leadership of the Retail, Operations and Credit teams at the Branch.

To prepare and implement business plans and have authority to make credit decisions within the limits provided and generally coordinate all administrative activities of the branch.

Key Responsibilities: -

Key Responsibilities of this position would include: -
• Providing leadership and management of the spoke
• Achievement of growth and profitability of the spoke
• Developing and implementing the annual plans
• Ensures operational efficiencies and compliance to controls and procedures
• Identification and development of new and profitable business within the spoke
• Ensures seamless world class customer service
• Accountable for overall business performance objectives
• Staff development and performance management
Qualifications and Experience: -

The person should have the following qualifications:
• Minimum University Degree preferably in a Business related field, a banking qualification or an MBA is an added advantage
• Minimum 5 years Branch Operations experience 2 of which should be at management level
• Must have Credit analysis experience
• Extensive marketing experience would be an added advantage
• Operational risk management (KYC & AML)
• Strong leadership skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills
The above positions are demanding roles and the bank will provide a competitive package for the successful candidates.

If you believe you can clearly demonstrate your abilities to meet the criteria given above, please submit your application with a detailed CV, stating your current position, remuneration level, e-mail address and telephone contacts quoting the respective job title or job reference number in the subject field to recruitment @ kcb.co.ke.

To be considered your application must be received by 5th February 2010.

Only short listed candidates will be contacted.

Manager Operations Jobs at Kenya Commercial Bank (KCB) Sudan

Job Ref No. KCBS02/2010

Job Purpose:
• Reporting to the Branch Manager, the Manager Operations will provide Operations support at the Branch by executing Banking operations activities in order to offer worldclass customer service whilst also managing the accompanying Operational Risk.
Key Responsibilities

The major responsibilities of this position include: -
• Customer satisfaction through operational effectiveness and efficiencies
• Managing operational risk
• Compliance to controls
• Manage custody of assets in the branch
• Staff development and performance management
• Adequate manning of Front office positions for cash and non cash tellers and ensure proper cash management at the spoke
• Endeavour to maintain and grow the Customer Base.
• Ensure adherence to Bank procedures and regulations to reduce frauds and forgeries
Experience/Qualification

The successful applicants should have the following minimum qualifications: -
• University Degree preferably a Business related degree. Possession of a professional/postgraduate qualification will be added advantage
• Have at least 3 years experience in General Bank operations e.g. Savings Bank, Current Accounts, and Cash Management as a Section Head. Those with management experience will have an added advantage
• Credit analysis is an added advantage
• Operational Risk Management
• Strong Leadership skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills
The above positions are demanding roles and the bank will provide a competitive package for the successful candidates.

If you believe you can clearly demonstrate your abilities to meet the criteria given above, please submit your application with a detailed CV, stating your current position, remuneration level, e-mail address and telephone contacts quoting the respective job title or job reference number in the subject field to recruitment @ kcb.co.ke.

To be considered your application must be received by 5th February 2010.

Only short listed candidates will be contacted.

Stock Accountant Career Opportunity

Applicants should have at least CPA I with practical work experience, preferably in the area of stock accounting, auditing and stores management.

HR Manager,
P.O. Box 10208-00100
Nairobi

Vacancy for Marketing/Sales Person

Age: 25-35

Valid Driving License

Experience in pneumatics and industrial spares

Sales experience of 3-5 years in a similar field

Attractive remuneration package

Email CV to vacancypneumatics @ yahoo.com