Cashew Nut Senior Purchasing Officer Job Vacancy in Kilifi Kenya

Background: Equatorial Nut Processors is one of the leading edible nut concerns in East Africa. The company’s range of products, for both local and export markets, focuses on three principal nuts – Macadamia, Cashew and Peanuts. 

ENP was founded in 1994, and it has grown over the years to occupy a prominent position in the region’s nut sector. 

Cashew Nuts are grown in Coastal region of Kenya, specifically Kilifi, Kwale and Lamu counties. Kenya has a potential to produce more than 63,000 metric tonnes valued at Sh2 billion. 

However, farmers at the Kenyan coast have neglected tending their cashew trees due to what they consider “exploitation” by middlemen and low productivity of the old orchards due to lack of linkage to markets, input suppliers and financial services to pre-finance production. Farmers therefore are shifting focus to other crops yellow passion fruit, cassava and chillies.

Production of cashew dropped from 8,000MT in 2009/2010 to 5,300MT in 2011/2012 and to 3,800MT as the lowest production in 2013. 

The Cashew Nut sector in Kenya faces the key challenge of low producer (farm gate) prices which has seen farmers cut down some of their trees.  

There have been attempts to return the sector to productivity with the government introducing a policy that banned export of in-shell nuts to promote value addition through processing in the year 2009. 

The few nuts available are shared between Equatorial Nut Processors Ltd, Wonder Nut, Kenya Nut, Jungle Nut and Millenium. 

On average each processor would currently get 760MT but ENP got only 600MT in 2013/2014 season. This is despite the fact that the factory has a capacity of 3000MT.

 Job Context

Title: Senior Purchasing Officer (SPO)
 

Reports to: Senior Procurement Manager & Programmes Manager
 

Based at: Kilifi.

Overall Purpose: To ensure ENP gets enough cashew nuts during the buying season at the coast covering Kwale, Kilifi and Lamu Counties.

Main Job Objectives

• To support the process of registering and organizing cashew farmers.
• To link farmers to key service providers (training, finance, insurance, TSPs etc)
• Coordinating purchasing, drying and delivery of cashew nuts

Main Activities/Key tasks

• To develop annual work plans and prepare budgets for cashew field teams
• To manage the cashew field officers’ activities
• To train the cashew field officers and agents
• To regularly produce project reports and forward the same to the Programmes Manager
• To train the cashew suppliers/farmers through 3rd party actors like input suppliers and agents
• To foster relevant stakeholder linkages
• To proactively engage relevant stakeholders helpful in achieving the cashew goals and vision.
• To coordinate purchase/supply of cashew nuts
• To ensure that all cashew nuts from our farmers is timely delivered to our factory
• Produce case studies when requested to do so by the Programmes Manager.
• To develop and annually update a procurement policy document
• To ensure that the procurement policy is followed by the field staff and agents
• To carry out any other duties related to this assignment as may be directed from time to time by the Programmes Manager.

Responsibilities and Relationships

• Internal relationships: Working in consultation with Programmes Manager and other staff to efficiently deliver your activity goals.
• External relationships; Working with stakeholders within the cashew sector. Managing their expectations and guarding the interest of the company.

Standards of Performance and Behavior

• Honesty, integrity and transparency in dealings with staff, stakeholders and clients.
• Commitment to the aims, ethics and moral code of ENP
• Attention to detail as well as to the big picture
• Professional conduct in all operational matters, with an appropriate balance between the needs of staff, stakeholders and clients

Education/qualifications:

• Educated to diploma/degree level or equivalent in a relevant discipline such as Agronomy, Economics and Agribusiness,

Skills:

• Leadership: setting a strategic vision and getting performance from people
• Project management
• Excellent English
• Analytical and writing skills
• Communication and interpersonal skills
• Team player
• Ability to facilitate stakeholder workshops
• Use of MS Word, Excel, Power-point and Outlook

Desirable -

• Experience working with farmer groups
• Prior knowledge and exposure the agronomy and supply chain of cashew
• Making presentations to small and large groups
• Experience in managing supply chains
• Motorcycle rider’s license with 2 years riding experience.

Personal Qualities:

• Honesty, integrity and a set of values that encourages productive work in others
• Willingness to travel extensively and to work long hours if required
• Ability to engage with a diversity of audiences both within target communities and beneficiaries.

If you possess the above skills, abilities and competencies, we are happy to engage with you. 

Please provide us with a cover letter and a resume, clearly stating your availability and salary expectations. 

All applications are to be sent via email to info@tradecareafrica.com to be received on or before the COB on 1st October 2014. 

All qualified persons are encouraged to apply.

USAID TIS Program Procurement / Logistics Officer Job in Kenya

Seeking: Procurement / Logistics Officer

Are you a Kenyan with Logistics and Supply Chain Experience and interested in working on a Somalia Program?
 

Are you committed to honesty and integrity?
 

Would you like to join a dynamic team working on stabilization initiatives for Somalia? 

Please read on!

USAID Transition Initiatives for Stabilization (TIS) Program: The Transition Initiatives for Stabilization (TIS) program is funded by USAID and responds to the complex crisis that has evolved in Somalia.

The overall program goal is to mitigate conflict; to promote stability and community cohesion, and to strengthen citizens’ relationships with government officials. 

TIS implements quick impact activities linked to longer-term stabilization goals.
 

The TIS program is currently seeking a skilled, diplomatic, effective, and highly motivated Procurement and Logistics Officer. 

As our Procurement and Logistics Officer, you will work closely with the operations coordination and all other TIS functional teams to include and not limited to the program and grants team, the program grantees and vendors to support the above-referenced program objectives.
 

The work of Procurement / Logistics Officer requires detailed knowledge and Somalia experience, highly developed collaboration and networking skills and the exercise of discretion, judgment, and personal responsibility.

Qualifications and skills sought

• University degree level or equivalent in Business Administration, Bachelor of Commerce, Logistics/Procurement and Supply Chain Management or any other appropriate field.
• Minimum four (4) years relevant experience in a similar position, with specific focus on local/international procurement, clearing & forwarding, VAT exemption processes, Kenyan/Somalia laws and regulations, fleet management, insurance and inventory/stock/supplies management, development and control.
• Previous experience with USAID funded program, International or Local NGOs is preferred.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with senior government personnel, colleagues, donor partners, private sector, and other actors that may be involved in the overall implementation of the project
• Ability to maintain high integrity in performing assigned responsibilities.
• Ability to pay close attention to detail and work with minimal supervision under tight deadlines.
• In addition, must be flexible, willing to perform assigned and additional duties and work irregular hours under unpredictable conditions.
• Ability to work effectively and harmoniously within a multicultural team.
• Demonstrated expertise working in Somalia
• Working knowledge of MS Office and Internet applications.
• Fluency in English, Knowledge of Somali language is preferred
• Must have a valid passport that allows travel within the East African/ Horn region.
• Interest and availability to travel throughout Somalia.

Do you have the above qualifications and skills? 

Please send 

1) a CV 

2) current position and salary history and 

3) three supervisors who can provide references to TIS@dai.com. 

Closing date: Sunday, October 5, 2014. 

Please note only short listed candidates will be contacted.

Logistics and Shipping Assistant Job in Nairobi Kenya (KShs 60K)

Title: Logistics and Shipping Assistant

Industry: Agribusiness 
 

Location: Nairobi 
 

Salary: KShs 60,000 Gross

Our client is a newly incorporated company engaging in the production and marketing of green and soluble coffee. 

They seek to hire a logistics and shipping assistant whose main purpose is to offer end to end logistical support from farmer to market. 

Duties & Responsibilities

• To manage collection of coffee and tea from farmers
• To oversee movement of materials from raw product to finished goods
• Manage and motivate a number of associates who will account for our inventory.
• Handle all procurement procedures and ensure quality product is purchased
• Help improve existing systems of inventory management
• High standards of performance, integrity, and teamwork
• Prepare transport and logistics and support plans
• Develop and implement methodologies and tools to enable effective execution of transport & logistic plans
• Formulate Standard Operating Procedures
• Manage transport logistics operations, including, equipment, material and personnel or casual staff
• Ensure timely, accountable and cost-effective delivery of equipment, materials and personnel
• Coordinate and provide procurement and logistics support to ongoing operations
• Coordinate logistics activities with procurement, finance, operations and other substantive units
• Prepare reports on personnel and equipment and material movements and other operational logistics issues
• Identify, plan and manage special logistics operations
• Prepare transport and logistics preparedness reviews
• Guide and supervise the work of new/junior logistics officers or staff;
• Continually improve systems, policies and procedures, and identify existing problems, and anticipate future ones.

Qualifications

• Bachelors Degree in Business / Development / Logistics / Agriculture related services
• Three (3) to five (5) years of work experience and a passion for logistics / agricultural development in Kenya.
• Must be 30 years and older
• Experience in the coffee/tea industry preferred
• Readiness to work with a start up and grow with it
• Very proficient and experienced with Computer Applications like Ms Office
• Excellent problem solver, must be able to come up with and implement solutions
• Leadership experience at work, including managing a team of people
• Strong work ethic, willing to work long hours during busy season
• Clear written and oral communication
• Integrity and a positive attitude
• Passionate about serving smallholder farmers

If you are up to the challenge, posses the necessary qualification and experience, please send your CV only quoting the job title on the email subject (Logistics and Shipping Assistant- Ksh. 60,000) to jobs@corporatestaffing.co.ke before 28th September,  2014

N.B: We do not charge any fee for receiving your CV in our database nor for interviewing

Only candidates short-listed for interview will be contacted.

National Land Commission Head of Supply Chain Management Job in Kenya

The National Land Commission

In pursuant to the provision of Article 67 of the Constitution of Kenya 2010 and the National Land Commission Act No.5 of 2012, the Commission invites applications from suitable candidates for the following positions:
 

Head of Supply Chain Management 

NLC Grade 3

2 Posts
 

The Head of Supply Chain Management will report to the Secretary/CEO to the Commission and will be responsible for providing strategic leadership and coordinating activities of the Unit.
 

Job Description
 

An officer at this level will be responsible for the following Job Descriptions:

• develop and implement a procurement plan and establish procedures for effective procurement of goods and services and disposal of excess or unserviceable assets.
• undertake market research to identify competitive and reliable vendors and service providers;
• enter into effective partnerships with vendors and service providers;
• implement terms of contract;
• advise other divisions and sections on matters of procurement and disposal of items;
• provide an effective secretariat for tender boards and boards of survey;
• give input in development of legislation as appropriate;
• maintain an inventory of; and
• maintain an up to date inventory of suppliers and assets of national land commission.

Job Specifications
 

For appointment to this position, a candidate must have:

• Bachelors degree in Supply Chain Management from a recognized institution;
• Master’s degree ¡n Supply Chain Management from a recognized institution;
• served ¡n a Supply Chain Management position in the public or private sector for at least twelve (12) years, five (5) of which must have been at a senior management level;
• been conversant with the provisions of the Public Procurement and Disposal Act;
• met the requirements of the Constitution of Kenya;
• demonstrated a thorough understanding of national goals, policies and development objectives and ability to align them to the Commission’s mandate;
• been a good team player with exemplary leadership qualities, interpersonal, communication and collaborative skills;
• clear understanding of the Commission’s mandate; and
• certificate in Computer Application Skills from a recognized institution.

Important Information to All Applicants

All candidates are required to submit on application, Clearance Certificates from Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC), Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA), Criminal investigation Department (CID), Credit Reference Bureau, Higher Education Loans Board (HELB), and the relevant professional body(ies).

1. Only shortlisted candidates will be invited for the interview.
2. Shortlisted candidates shall be required to produce originals of their;
3. National Identity Card, Academic and Professional Certificates and
4. Testimonials.

How to Apply

Interested and qualified persons should submit applications:

The Secretary /CEO National Land Commission
1st Ngong Road, Ardhi House
12th Floor, Room 1205
P.O Box 44417-00100 

Nairobi

All applications should reach the Commission by 21st July, 2014 on or before 5pm.

The National Land Commission is an equal opportunity employer, Women, people from Marginalized areas and people with disabilities are en co u raged to apply.

Consultancy for the Provision of Public Relations Services to Develop & Implement Communication Strategies for the PPP Unit & for Toll Roads in Kenya

Republic of Kenya
 

The National Treasury
 

Infrastructure Finance and Public Private Partnerships Project
 

Consultancy for the Provision of Public Relations Services to Develop & Implement Communication Strategies for the PPP Unit & for Toll Roads in Kenya
 

Request for Expressions of Interest
 

(Consulting Services - Firms Selection)
 

Ref: IFPPP/PPPU/22/2013-14

Credit No: 51570 KE
 

Project ID No: P121019
 

1. This request for Expression of Interest follows the General Procurement Notice (GPN) for the Kenya 1FPPP project that appeared ¡n United Nation Development Business No. WB3876-07/13 of July 2013.

The Government of Kenya (G0K) has received financing from the World Bank towards the cost of the Infrastructure Finance and Public Private Partnerships Project (IFPPP) whose overall development objective is to increase private investment in the Kenyan infrastructure market by improving the enabling environment to generate a pipeline of bankable PPP projects. 

It is intended that part of the proceeds of this credit be applied to eligible payments under the contracts for provision of public relations services to develop & implement a communication strategy for the PPP Unit & on Toll roads in Kenya to be implemented for a period of twenty four (24) months with three months’ probation period.

2. Objective of the Assignment: The main objective of the consultancy is to Develop and Implement Communications Strategies for the Public Private Partnerships Unit (PPP Unit) and for Toll Roads in Kenya.

3. Scope of the Work
 

The assignment shall be conducted by an eligible consulting firm / consortium that shall be expected to cover the following scope of work:

• Develop and Implement Communications Strategies for the PPPU AND for Toll Roads in Kenya.
• Conduct awareness campaigns in all relevant platforms to raise PPP awareness in the country among all key stakeholders to the PPP process.
• Branding: Revise and Re-invigorate the PPP Unit Corporate Identity including its application and championing.
• Design and produce communication and awareness material such as brochures, fliers, bill boards, adverts, etc.
• Implement a robust media management strategy
• Execute Public strategies designed to champion the mandate of the PPP Unit.
• Provide market research necessary for identifying audiences, issues critical to different groups.
• Manage / Organize PPP Unit events meant to raise awareness and highlight the role of the PPP Unit as well as benefits and scope of the Kenya PPP program.
• Offer photography and video services.
• Perform any other public relations, media or awareness role for the PPP Unit that may be assigned.

4. The National Treasury (the Client), through its Project Implementation Unit (PLU), now invites eligible consulting firms to express their interest in providing this service. 

Interested consulting firms/consortia should provide information demonstrating that they have the required qualifications and relevant experience to perform the Services. 

The shortlisting criteria are: 

• a minimum of 10 years of professional
• experience in developing and implementing successful Public Relations/Communications Strategies,
• at least 5 of which must be in Kenya, adequate size, structure, staffing, facilities and financial capacity
• to competently provide the services, minimum annual revenue of Ksh. 100 million, requisite technical and professional expertise reflected in the qualifications and experience of the staff who will handle this assignment.
• Experience in developing PR/communication strategies for large infrastructure projects in Sub-Saharan Africa especially campaigns for a toll road (payment for use of a public infrastructure) will be an added advantage. 
• The firm should provide at least three (3) references of similar assignments conducted.

5. The attention of interested consulting firms/consortia is drawn to paragraph 1.9 of the World Bank’s Guidelines: Selection and Employment of Consultants [under IBRD Loans and IDA Credits & Grants] by World Bank Borrowers published in January 2011 (“Consultant Guidelines”), setting forth the World Bank’s policy on conflict of interest.

6. Individual Consultants within consortia may associate with other firms in the form of a joint venture or a sub- consultancy to enhance their qualifications.
 

7. The firm / consortium will be selected in accordance with Quality and Cost Based Selection method set out in the Consultants Guidelines.

8. Further information can be obtained at the address below during office hours i.e. 0900 to 1700 hrs.
 

9. Complete Expressions of Interest documents in plain sealed envelopes with consultancy reference and name dearly marked on top should be delivered in person, sent by mail or by email to the address shown below or placed ¡n the tender box at our offices on the 7th floor, Anniversary Towers, North Tower.

Postal Address:
Project Implementation Unit
Attention: Procurement Specialist
P.O Box 30007 —00100
Nairobi, Kenya.

Physical Address:
Project Implementation Unit
Attention: Procurement Specialist
7th Floor, Anniversary Towers, North Tower.
Building No.19 Monrovia Street/University Way
Nairobi, Kenya.

Telephone No: +254-20-2210271/4

E-mail: procurement.ifppp@piu.go.ke; info@ifppp@piu.go.ke

10. Deadline for submission of Expressions of Interest is 17th July 2014 at 1600 hours Kenyan local time.

Director, Public Private Partnerships Unit
For: Principal Secretary

Shipping and Quality Control Coordinator Job in Nairobi Kenya

Shipping and Quality Control Coordinator 

Location: Nairobi with frequent travel to the project areas when necessary
 

Skills and Qualifications Required:

• Diploma in Procurement, Logistics or Business Administration or related field.
• At least 2 years of experience
• Passion for social change and ready to embrace the shared organizational values
• Thrives in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment
• Positive, professional attitude and ability to work as a team player
• Extremely detail-oriented and organized person
• Comfortable lifting and organizing boxes up to 20kgs
• Ability to work independently and demonstrate initiative
• Exceptional communication skills in English (oral and written), as well as strong writing skills
• Experience working with Microsoft Office Suites (e.g. Word, Excel, Outlook, Power point, Access)
• Resourceful, self-motivated and energetic
• Demonstrated flexibility and initiative, particularly when faced with challenges.
• Preferably a male aged between 25 – 32 years.

Responsibilities:

• Shipping
• Quality control and tagging
• Communication

Expectations: 

• Support the Production team, 
• Assist with any work that is required over the weekends or public holidays, 
• Finance: Submit expenditures with receipts and request necessary finances in advance, together with our accountant upon approval by Program Director;

Send your CV only to kenyainfo@metowe.com  by 30th April 2014.

Only short listed candidates will be contacted.

For general information on the Organization, visit our website: www.metowe.com

Savannah Cement Procurement Officer and Mechanical Engineer Jobs in Kenya

Savannah Cement is one of the largest cement manufacturers in Kenya. 

Based at Athi River they have a state of the art plant. 

They wish to fill the following positions:

Procurement Officer 
 

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Job Ref:MN 5942
 

Job Profile

• Vetting and pre qualifying suppliers.
• Drawing up service level agreements.
• Negotiating best prices and terms.
• Liaising with transporters and clearing agents.
• Ensuring optimal stock levels.
• Liaising with user departments to proactively relate planned purchases to market dynamics.

Person Profile

• A degree holder in Purchasing or other Commercial oriented degree.
• Holder of CIPS or equivalent.
• At least 5 years work experience in a demanding well run commercial company run on private sector standards.
• Fully computer literate, preferably knowledgeable in store manning software/ERP.
• Experience in use of an ERP would be an added advantage

Mechanical Engineer
 

Job Ref: MN 5943
 

Manage the Mechanical Maintenance process to optimize production (Equipment availability, energy efficiency and productivity in ton/hour) as well as maintenance cost in the short and long term  ensuring continuous improvements for equipment, industrial process and personnel, all in compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and Savannah Cement Limited policies.

Job Profile

• Leads the Mechanical Maintenance section comprising of a team of Mechanical Technicians and greasers
• Ensure that safe work practices are understood, implemented and constantly followed by direct reportees employees and contractors.
• Set long, medium and short term goals and objectives.
• Provide development / compliance of Maintenance spending budget.
• Manage the performance of including effective use of the Key Performance Indicators.
• Achieve production, quality, environmental, reliability and utilization ensure adoption and adherence to maintenance Best Practices and PPM Guidelines.
• Ensure regulatory compliance by maintaining all equipment within legal guidelines and standards
• Develop a continuous improvement program.
• Develop a motivating work environment.
• Ensure adequate inventory of spare parts for efficient operation.

Person Profile

• Bachelors degree or HND in Mechanical Engineering, Production Technology Mechanical Engineering option.
• Engineering degree with a specific focus on mechanical Qualification in project Management is an added advantage.
• Computer literate, Ms-project,and CMMS environment.
• Root cause failure analysis.
• Keen to details
• Hands on, ready to get dirty and work long hours
• At least 8 years working experience in a Cement Plant or heavy industrial, 5 of which must be Mechanical Maintenance with proven skills in managing people.

Email your application and detailed CV with at least two referees. 

Please also summarize yourself as follows:

• Job Ref
• Your Name
•  Current / Past Salary:Year 2013 p.m, Year 2014 p.m
• Year 2014 Benefits: If house stated market rent

Email your application to recruit@manpowerservicesgroup.com before 12 noon 19th March 2014.

Meru County Department Directors, Accountants, Legal, Statistician Jobs in Kenya

The Meru County Government wishes to recruit competent and qualified persons to fill the following vacant positions as per the constitution of Kenya 2010 and section 451, 150 and 510 of the County Government Act No.17 of 2012.

Directors of Divisions in Respective County Departments.

The posts will be one in each of the following divisions:

• Director of Public Works and Housing

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• Director of Medical Services
• Director of Environment and Natural Resources
• Director of Communication.

The Director will be answerable to the Chief Officer in the relevant Department and will be responsible for the following tasks:

• Development, implementation and evaluation of the relevant division’s strategic plans, programmes and projects in collaboration with other departments and stakeholders;
• Planning and supervision of the relevant division’s programmes and activities;
• Organization, direction, control and co-ordination of the functions of the division;
• Interpreting and applying National and County laws and other related statutes in the relevant division in line with the county goals and objectives;
• Developing appropriate county departmental policies, legal and institutional frameworks for implementation of the mandate of the division;
• Handling administrative, Human Resources and assets management issues;
• Oversee preparation of annual work plans and financial budgets;
• Ensuring strict compliance with all financial, budgetary and procurement procedures;
• Co-ordination of production, documentation and dissemination of the relevant division’s information;
• Provide advice and guidance in recruiting, hiring and staff development;
• Perform other duties that may be assigned from time to time by the Chief Officer;

Requirements for Appointment:

• Be a holder of at least first degree from a recognized University in Kenya in the relevant field.
• A Master’s degree in the relevant field will be an added advantage.
• Have relevant knowledge and experience of not less than five (5) years in the field applied.
• Demonstrate a high degree of professional and technical competence as reflected in work performance and results.
• Be conversant with policy formulation and implementation.
• Be a strategic thinker and result oriented.
• Demonstrate a thorough understanding of Devolution, the County development objectives and vision 2030.
• Satisfy the requirement of Chapter six of the Constitution of Kenya 2010 on leadership and integrity.
• Be computer literate.

NB: Those who had applied earlier need not apply again.

Treasury Department

Senior Accountants (3 Posts)
 

Qualifications:

• 1st degree preferably Accounts/Finance/Economics;
• CPA (K) and a member of ICPA (K);
• Master’s degree in relevant field will be an added advantage.

Experience:

• At least 4 years’ experience in public or private sector;
• Conversant with variance analysis;
• Conversant with budget and budgetary processes;
• Capable of working with integrated financial management systems.

Responsibilities:

• Petty cash payments;
• IFMIS invoicing and approvals;
• Approval of payment;
• Revenue collection supervision;
• Examination of payments;
• General ledger IFMIS;
• Encumbrance accounting and vote book control;
• Supplier’s accounts reconciliations;
• Debtors’ accounts;
• Creditors’ accounts;
• Petty cash reconciliations;
• Bank reconciliations;
• Fixed assets accounting;
• Any other duties as may be assigned from time to time.
• Senior Management Accountant (1 Post)

Qualifications:

• 1st degree preferably Accounts/Finance;
• CPA (K) and a member of ICPAK;
• Masters Degree in relevant field will be an added advantage.

Experience:

• At least 4 years’ experience Public/ Private Sector;
• Worked as a management accountant for over three (3) years in a busy institution;
• Variance analysis skills;
• Trend analysis capabilities;
• Ability to meet strict deadlines and to work under minimum supervision.

Responsibilities:

• Preparation of management reports;
• Advising on possible investment opportunities;
• Project appraisals and costing;
• Executing payments through IFMIS;
• Approval of payments;
• Supervision of revenue collection;
• IFMIS invoicing;
• Bank reconciliations;
• Verification of payments;
• Any other duties as may be assigned from time to time.

Senior Statistician /Economist (1 Post)
 

Experience

• At least 4 years in Public/Private Sector;
• Holder of a degree from a recognized university in Statistics/Economics/ Actuarial science;
• Master’s degree in relevant field will be an added advantage.

Responsibilities:

• Budget preparation and implementation;
• Analysis of budget and variance;
• Variance investigation;
• Expenditure analysis;
• Operating system appraisals;
• Data collection and analysis;
• Ability to conduct market surveys;
• Time series analysis;
• Any other duty that may be assigned from time to time.

Legal Department

Legal Assistants (2 Posts)

The legal assistants will report to the Head of Legal Department and will assist in the management and co-ordination of legal matters relating to the County.

Duties and responsibilities:

• Providing legal advice to the county government;
• Interpreting relevant legislation and their implications to the County government;
• Providing legislative support to the County government including preparation of briefs on legislation and amendments where appropriate;
• Providing legal guidance to the county government;
• Representing the county government in court when need arises;
• Ensuring compliance with principles and values of good governance, human rights, transparency, accountability, ethics and integrity within the county;
• Ensuring implementation and realization of strategic plans and objectives in respect of the legal function;
• Handling legal instruments;
• Perform any other duties that may be assigned by the head of legal department.

Qualifications:

• Be a Kenyan citizen;
• Be a holder of Bachelor of law degree from a recognized institution;
• Practiced in a public or private sector for a minimum of two (2) years;
• Satisfy the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution of Kenya;
• Be computer literate.

Legal Clerk

• Answerable to the Legal officer and legal assistant.

Duties and responsibilities:

• Opening, filing and maintaining legal files;
• Attending court to file pleadings;
• Receiving court process under the guidance of counsel;
• Serving court process.

Qualifications:

• At least a grade C+ at K.C.S.E;
• At least 5 years experience in a busy law firm or a legal organization;
• Must be computer literate;
• Satisfy the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution of Kenya;
• Being a licensed court process server shall be an added advantage.

How to Apply:

All applications should be submitted in a sealed envelope clearly marked on the left hand-side the position you are applying for and addressed to:

The Secretary,
County Public Service Board,
P.O. Box 120-60200,
Meru.

Important information to all Applicants:
The applications should reach the Secretary on or before 21st February 2013.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

NB. Applicants should seek clearance from:

Kenya Revenue Authority
Higher Education Loans Board
Criminal Investigation Department
Commission for Higher Education; For those with certificates from Private and foreign institutions.

Logistics Manager Job in Nairobi Kenya - Design and Construction Company

Job Title: Logistics Manager
 

A well-established Design and Construction company with projects in various parts of the country seeks to recruit for the above position to be based in Nairobi. 
 

Job Description

• Planning, organizing, and directing the work of the section to meet objectives with the most efficient use of personnel, facilities and vehicles.
• Planning and organising for transfer of staff, materials and parcels from one point to another.
• Supports Transport Management Systems including the tracking system.
• Managing the department staff, including responsibility for hiring, scheduling performance management and discipline.
• Managing vehicles insurance including attending planning meetings for insurance renewals and claims. Advises on Insurance procedures.
• Developing and implementing vehicle policy and procedures.
• Monitor operations to ensure that staff members comply with administrative policies and procedures, safety rules, and government regulations and oversee their training.
• Preparing and submitting regular reports including, break downs, accidents, fuel usage, vehicle running cost, vehicle usage and driver performance.
• Preparing and directing drivers training programs for newly employed drivers as well as regular training for all the drivers.
• Responsible for the implementation of the Safety and Security Management plan in liaison with the Construction Manager.
• Help improve existing systems of inventory management by ensuring all inventory movements are tracked.
• Support regular auditing of all inventory and inventory related documentation.
• Execute regular security and maintenance for each store/yard on a regular basis.
• Manage and execute projects from start to finish, by working with other staff.
• High standards of performance, integrity, and teamwork.
• Continually improve systems, policies and procedures, and identify existing problems, and anticipate future ones.
• Ensure the stock items are clean, systematically arranged and labelled in the store and up to date records is maintained.
• Planning, organizing and carrying out daily and monthly stock take.
• Monitoring the quality, quantity, cost and efficiency of the movement and storage of goods.
• Planning routes and load scheduling for multi-drop deliveries.
• Ensuring that safety standards are maintained in the vehicle operations at all times.
• Coordinating disposal of obsolete equipment.
• Implementation and enforcement of company policies related to asset/equipment management.
• Advice the management on logistics issues.
• Recommend optimal transportation modes, routing, equipment, or frequency.
• In charge of the security docket in the offices and in all sites.

Job Specification

• Bachelor’s Degree/Diploma in Business/Logistics/Stores Management
• Three (3) work experience and a passion for logistics preferably in a Construction firm.
• Very proficient and experienced with Computer Applications like Ms Office
• Excellent problem solver, must be able to come up with and implement solutions
• Leadership experience at work, including managing a team of people
• Strong work ethic, willing to work long hours
• Proven ability to set and meet targets on the job
• Clear written and oral communication
• Integrity and of positive attitude
• The ability to train and mentor staff
• High quality work with a strong attention to detail
• Excellent communication & interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work in a challenging environment
• High analytical skills.
• Safety and Security Management Skills.
• A valid driving license with not less than 5 years old driving experience

Application letter and CV indicating your expected salary should be submitted preferably via email to: 

vacancyddbl@gmail.com 

or P.O. Box 16491 – 00100 Nairobi

on or before 14th February, 2014. 

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. 
 

About US: DDBL was founded in May 2002 and is the pioneer provider of design and build services in Kenya. Our service is known for excellence. We have been quite successful in turn key projects offering Architectural services, Building construction, Road Construction, Water & Sanitation, Electrical & Power and civil works.

ICRC Ports Officer Employment Opportunity in Mombasa Kenya

The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) is an impartial, neutral and independent organisation with the exclusively humanitarian mission to protect the lives and dignity of victims of war and internal violence and to provide them with assistance. 

It also endeavours to prevent suffering by promoting and strengthening International Humanitarian Law and universal humanitarian principles.

The ICRC Logistic Centre is seeking an experienced & highly motivated individual to fill the position of Ports Officer within its Mombasa office.

Responsibilities:

• Processing documents, payments and claims through KPA for both import and export cargo ;
• Lodging and follow up of delivery and shipping orders with shipping lines;
• Loading of both import and export cargo at the port;
• Follow up of letters written to the customs authorities;
• Lodging and follow up with customs both import and export files at the port;
• Ensure timely cancellations of bond entries with customs at the port;

Minimum Requirements:

• Diploma in shipping/clearing and forwarding;
• Conversant with KRA-Simba sytem;
• At least 3 years experience in a similar position;
• Computer literate;
• Valid driving licence is an added advantage.

The Profile: Good analytical skills, good interpersonal skills, high sense of integrity, ability to work under pressure and with minimal supervision, good communication skills.
 

Interested persons with the required background and experience are invited to submit their application to Human Resources Office on the address below, on or before 15th January 2014.

Please include a detailed curriculum vitae, copies of certificates, current and expected remuneration and contact details of three referees.

Please note that only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

Canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification.

International Committee of the Red Cross, 

Logistics Centre, 

P. O. Box 34071, Nairobi, 00100(GPO), 

Kenya