Development of a KNLS Documentary Request for Expression of Interest

Request for Expression of Interest
 

Ref: KNLS/HQ/T005/2013/2014
 

Development of a KNLS Documentary
 

Introduction
 

Kenya National Library Service (KNLS) Board was established by an Act of Parliament Cap 225 of the Laws of Kenya (1965). 

The Act gives the Board responsibility to manage both the National Library of Kenya and the Public Library Service. 

To date, a network of 60 branch libraries have been established, with others coming up in different parts of the country.
 

Scope of Work
 

Development of a TV quality documentary that will detail the history of KNLS, major successes, milestones and achievement so far and the projected direction. 

The video documentary must be able to bring out the following objectives;
 

i) Effective Communication of the Documentary theme
 

ii) Telling the story of KNLS and the historical perspective
 

iii) Fundraising
 

iv) Showing the link between KNLS and vision 2030
 

v) Partnership and outcomes of various projects
 

vi) KNLS contribution towards Kenya at 50
 

vii) Awareness raising on the overall idea of fundraising and advocacy of the library for effective and sustainable national development of libraries
 

viii) Highlight the contribution of libraries to national development
 

ix) Build public awareness about libraries and their importance to the economy
 

More details on the assignment can be downloaded from knls websitewww.knls.ac.ke
 

Interested firms should provide information and documents indicating that they are qualified to provide the required services. 

The information should include:
 

i) The legal status of the firm (enclose copy of Certificate of Incorporation/registration)
 

ii) Copies of valid VAT, PIN and Tax Compliance Certificates
 

iii) Provide details (names, qualification and relevant experience) of key staff members in the organization who shall be involved in the assignment.
 

iv) A brief profile of the firm, indicating relevant experience with details of similar assignments undertaken to demonstrate ability and capacity to carry out the assignment.
 

v) Provide references from at least three (3) reputable organizations where you have provided similar services).
 

vi) The firm should have at least three years’ experience in producing video documentaries

Expressions of Interest and accompanying documents should be submitted in plain sealed envelopes clearly marked “Expression of Interest: Development of a KNLS Documentary “ and addressed to:
 

Director
Kenya National Library Service (Headquarters)
Mumias Road/Ol Donyo Sabuk Road Junction, Buruburu
P.O. Box 30573-00100
Nairobi
 

The Expression of Interest must be deposited in the Tender Box located at the Supply Chain Department at our Head Office on or before 14th January, 2014 at 11.00 a.m.

Late bids will not be accepted.

Request of Proposals (RFP) will be issued to the short-listed firms thereafter.

Director, KNLS

Tamarind Tree Hospitality IT and Communications Manager Job in Kenya

Tamarind Tree Hospitality, a Tamarind Group Enterprise invites applications from qualified candidates to fill an IT and Communications Manager position, to help the existing IT team roll out plans for our new properties.
  

Scope: Responsible for Planning, directing, managing and overseeing the activities/operations of the IT function.
 

Duties:

• Manages and provides hardware and software maintenance, training and consultation, and recommendations about future planning and development of resources;
• Plans, organizes, directs, controls and evaluates the operations of information systems and electronic data processing (EDP);
• Develops and implements policies and procedures for electronic data processing and computer systems operations and development;
• Meets with internal customers to discuss system requirements, specifications, costs and timelines.

Education: Degree or diploma in Information Technology or related field.
 

Experience: Minimum of 5 years managing similar IT facilities, and experience within a Hotel/Restaurant environment is a plus.
 

Competencies:

• Superior interpersonal and communication skills.
• High level problem solving and decision making skills.
• Strong technical knowledge of IT infrastructure, desktop and mobile technologies.

We are looking for a dynamic individual who is up to speed on new technologies with a proven track record of maintaining hospitality systems and software. 

If this sounds like you, and you want to join our dynamic innovative team, send current CV with relevant testimonials, salary expectations and references to recruit@tamarind.co.ke
 

Only qualified candidates who meet the stated criteria will be considered, and should apply no later than December 24, 2013

Renewable World Regional Programme Manager (East Africa) Job in Kenya

Regional Programme Manager - East Africa

Renewable World East Africa (RW EA) is a not-for-profit organization who tackles poverty, reduces vulnerability and provides a development pathway not dependent on carbon for “the poorest of the poor”. We do this through enabling access to affordable and reliable renewable energy services.
 

We are looking for a strong programme manager with a business development background to run our existing EA project portfolio and deliver regional growth through business development, networking, fundraising and innovation. 

You will have a proven track record in the design and delivery of projects in a renewable energy and/or international development context and proof of fundraising success in both the donor and the private sector.
 

Reporting to an East African board of trustees and a Global Programme Manager and working on the ground directly through local private and not for profit partners, you should be a self-starter, a clear communicator and results orientated. We are a looking for a high quality person to take our programme to the next level in a competitive and demanding environment. 

If you believe you are up to the challenge then we look forward to your application.
 

Please send your CV and a covering letter (1-page only) to jobs@renewable-world.org.
 

To request a full job-description please email, jobs@renewable-world.org.

Location: Nairobi, with frequent travel to Nyanza & Western Provinces; occasional travel to the wider East Africa Region and UK
 

Salary: Up to 3.5m KES annual (dependent on candidate), plus benefits
 

On-Time Earnings: Bonus earnings up to [25]% of salary subject to achieving pre agreed objectives.
 

Closing date for applications: Midnight 22nd December 2013
 

Interviews: Starting 6th January 2014 by teleconference (Skype)
 

Essential: Minimum qualification of a Bachelor Degree in International Development, Sustainability, Renewable Energy, Business Management or similar disciplines; Understanding and/or work experience and knowledge of the social, socio-economic and cultural barriers that the poor in East Africa face when adopting technology and applying it to improve their livelihoods
 

Desirable: Master Degree in International Development, Sustainability, Renewable Energy, Business Management or similar disciplines; Engineering / Technical knowledge of small scale renewable energy systems, site and resource assessment and system design, specification and commissioning.

Humanities / Social Sciences Project Researchers - European Research Council Project at Kenyatta University

3 full-time Project Researchers in Humanities/Social Sciences required for a 5-year European Research Council project at Kenyatta University
 

General Description
 

This is an exciting opportunity for outstanding, ambitious researchers in the humanities and social sciences to work as part of a large research team on an international Cultural Studies project. The project has received research funding from the European Union.
 

Three Project Researchers in (1) Public Health, Urban Sociology and/or the Environment; (2) Media and Communications; (3) Education are required to generate data and reports for a European Research Council (ERC) project on ‘The Cultural Politics of Dirt in Africa, 1880-present’. 

This five-year project follows four key themes—colonialism, the environment, sexuality and ethnicity—and examines everyday urban practices in Nairobi and Lagos, with particular attention to the ways in which urban encounters and identities are represented and interpreted through English and local-language categories denoting dirt.
 

Three teams of researchers—one in the UK, one in Lagos and one in Nairobi—will conduct interviews, gather data, and undertake media studies and content analyses in a variety of urban settings. 

The successful candidate for each post described below must be an outstanding researcher with a proven track record of excellence within their discipline. 

He/she will require exceptional organisational, communication and research skills, and he/she must be able to meet strict fortnightly project deadlines. 

The post brings opportunities for travel and professional training in the UK.
 

Duration: to be appointed and employed full-time from 1st January 2014 to 31st August 2017, and half-time from 1st September 2017 to 31st August 2018.
 

Salary range: Details to be discussed during the interviews, second week of January, 2014.

The appointment is for a fixed-term contract for four years full time and one year (Year 5) half time starting 1st February, 2014.
 

Closing date for applications is 21st December 2013 and successful candidates will be contacted by 30th December 2013. 

Contact dirtpol@sussex.ac.uk for the full project description. 

Application letters should be sent to the same address.

The European Union is not liable for any use that may be made of the information contained in this document.