Tailor Job Vacancy

A new and fast growing fashion house is looking for a qualified, committed and readily available tailor

Position: Tailor

Duties and responsibilities

1. Interpret designs, draft and cut them.
2. Any other job as required.

Person requirements

• Have experience in sewing.
• Have good speed and be precise.
• Be flexible and adaptable.
  
  
• Be self driven and innovative.
• Be transparent and accountable.
• Be resourceful.
• Be creative.
• Be able to work under deadlines and meet targets.

The tailor will be paid on commission.

If you posses the above qualities please send your CV immediately to

addilifordesign@gmail.com

Only serious applicants required.

Panal Freighters Ltd- Stores In-Charge

Stores In-Charge
• Receiving of all materials, parts and equipment on behalf of the Company and issuing the appropriate documentation. • Prepare Store Management Reports - Daily, Weekly, Monthly • Coordination with the Finance department in the Head office in relation to local purchases Re-organising the running and setup of the Company stores to ensure they are in accordance with the best practice procedures. • Ensure proper and prompt documentation and updating of items in and out of the stores is kept at all times. • Maintain adequate stock levels and advise the management on stocks usage. • Ensure proper storage and labelling of all materials and parts. • Coordination with the workshop to ensure they adhere to the Company Stores procedures in all their activities. • In charge of periodic and perpetual stock taking at all the stores, • Any other duty to be assigned. Eligibility Criteria • At least 3 years experience in a similar position. • Experience in vehicles and equipments spare parts is a MUST. • Atleast Diploma in Stores/Purchase Management • Degree in Stores Management / Purchase would be an added advantage • Good computer proficiency and prior working knowledge on Pastel.
City/Town:	Mombasa
Location:	Coast
Wage/Salary:	Negotiable
Start:	Immediately
Duration:	Long term
Type:	Full Time
How to apply:	e-mail
Company:	Panal Freighters Ltd
Contact:	Mr. Ahmed Shimbwa
Phone:
Fax:
Email:

Lake Victoria Basin Commission Jobs - Procurement Assistant

The East African Community (EAC) through the Lake Victoria Basin Commission (LVBC) Secretariat is coordinating the implementation of the 2nd Phase of the Lake Victoria Environmental Management Project (LVEMP II) which will be implemented in all the five EAC Partner States (Burundi, Kenya, Rwanda, Tanzania and Uganda) for a period of eight years.

The project will contribute towards the attainment of the Shared Vision for the Management and Development of the Lake Victoria Basin through strengthening of the regional and national institutions for governance of transboundary resources in the basin; and facilitating public and private environmentally friendly investments in the Lake Victoria Basin.

The EAC/LVBC has applied for funding from the IDA Credit of the World Bank, Global Environmental Facility (GEF) and the Government of Sweden through Sida. The LVBC Secretariat will be responsible for regional coordination of this project and it intends to use part of the funds to constitute a Regional Project Coordination Team (RPCT) that will be fully responsible for steering the project on daily basis.

The LVBC Secretariat hereby invites applications from suitably qualified citizens from the Partner States of the East Africa Community for the following position:

1. Procurement Assistant

Ref: EAC/LVBC/LVEMP II PROC ASST/10-11/01

Grade: G5

Reports to: Regional Project Coordinator

Duration of Contract: 16Months renewable

Station: LVBC Secretariat Headquarters, Kisumu, Kenya

Main Purpose of the Job

The main purpose of this job is to manage all procurement of Services, Goods and Works for the LVEMPII and to ensure proper procurement done in line with Project’s Procurement Management Manual rules and regulations.

The Procurement Assistant will further be responsible for all procurement activities of the project and for setting out an effective and transparent procurement process.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Maintain a data base on the status of procurement done by the Project/Commission;
• Apply procurement procedures of participating development partners;
• Prepare the annual procurement plan for the Project and facilitate its implementation on a timely and efficient manner;
• Procure goods and services for the LVEMPII Project in line with the procurement manual and in accordance with World Bank guidelines;
• Prepare tender documents for goods, services and works for the LVEMPII project;
• Maintain a good filing of all procurement documents;
• Produce quarterly reports on procurement;
• Set up an updated procurement plan for LVEMPII Project indicating activities to be procured under Project’s grant;
• Establish procurement guidelines for the Project;
• Prepare periodic reports on procurement activities in LVEMPII Project;
• Update the Procurement Register;
• Perform any other duties that may be assigned by the Project Coordinator from time to time.

Qualifications and Experience

• A Bachelors degree Business Administration, Commerce, and Law or related field;
• At least 2 years experience in Public Procurement system, customer service and inventory record keeping;
• Knowledge in Development’s procurement policies, principles and procedures of international donors;
• Broad working knowledge of computer hardware and software systems with the ability to develop or review product specifications;
• Excellent team player and interpersonal skills;
• Excellent communication and analytical skills;

Terms of Employment

The remuneration Grade stated above includes medical and life insurance cover, housing and transport allowances, gratuity and home leave. Employment will be offered on a 16Months renewable contract dependent on performance.

Potential applicants are invited to visit the EAC/LVBC websites: www.eac.int orwww.lvbcom.org for details of the position. Application accompanied by a detailed CV, copies of certificates, names and addresses of three reputable referees, contact details (e-mail, telephone) should be sent to the undersigned not later than Monday, 28th June 2010.

All applications must be sent by post office or deposited at LVBC Secretariat Office.

The Executive Secretary,
Lake Victoria Basin Commission Secretariat,
P. O. Box 1510, 40100
Kisumu, Kenya.
Tel +254 57 202 387/894

Fax +254 27 202 6324
Email: lvbc@lvbcsec.org

The East African Community is an equal opportunity employer. Female candidates are encouraged to apply. We shall only respond to those candidates who strictly meet the set requirements

Office Messenger - Konoike Construction Company, Ltd (Tanzania)

Employment Type: Full-Time

Summary: Konoike Construction Company, Ltd is a well established international company based in Japan, with about 8 branches in Asia and Africa including Tanzania. The company is a General Contractor specialized in both Building and Civil works. In Tanzania, the Company is registered Class One in both Civil and Building works. With her intensive strategy to improve Technical and Administration Departments, the Company offers the following opportunities to the qualified Tanzanian candidates.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

The successful candidate is expected to:-

• Delivery of letters, parcels and other business matters to various offices.
• Assist on banking activities.
• Assists in procurement of office stationeries, office consumables, etc.

QUALIFICATION, EXPERIENCE AND PREFERRED SKILLS:

• Have sound knowledge of Dar es Salaam Urban Area, various Government. NGO and Private offices location.
• Sound knowledge on banking activities.
• Possession of Form Four Academic Certificate or Equivalent.
• Possession of Valid Motorbike Driving License with at least three year driving experience.
• Ability to write and speak both English and Swahili fluently.

Terms of Employment: Three years renewable contract

MODE OF APPLICATION Application letters enclosed with CVs indicating names and addresses of three referees, copies of relevant academic transcripts and certificates should be addressed to the undersigned. Only short listed candidates will be contacted.

Closing time: Friday May 21st, 2010 at 17:30 hours East African Time

Contact Info: The Resident Representative Konoike Construction Company Ltd. Tanzania Branch Office. Mikocheni Light Industrial Area Plot No. 2/2, P.O. Box 31224, Dar-Es-Salaam

Brookshine School Vacancies

1. Janitors
2. Caterer
3. Security Guards

Career Opportunities
1. Janitors

Qualifications Required

• Must have a Diploma / Certificate from a recognized institute relevant to his career.
• Must have worked in a recognized boarding school for at least 3 years.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Proven experience in maintaining discipline and maintenance of cleanliness in a boarding school.
• Minimum age; 35 years.

2. Caterer
Qualifications Required

• A diploma from a recognized college related to the career.
• Must be a mature person with 3 years experience in catering in a boarding school.
• Ability to work under pressure with multiple tasks.
• Excellent supervisory organization and planning skills.
• Minimum age 35 years.

3. Security Guards
Qualifications Required

• Must have a minimum of O’ level certificate of secondary education.
• Must have worked as a security guard for at least 3 years.
• Must possess a certificate of good conduct issued by the police.
• Must be in good general health, have reasonable strength and no physical incapacity.
• Formal security training from a recognized institution would be an added advantage.
• Minimum age for men 35 years and for women 30 years.

Please send your application together with your CV and copies of your certificates to reach the Director by 10th May 2010.
The Director
Brookshine School
P.O. Box 237-00515
Buruburu, Nairobi.
Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

Kenya Industrial Property Institute (KIPI) Jobs, Kenya

The Kenya Industrial Property Institute (KIPI) is a state corporation under the Ministry of Industrialization established under the Industrial Property Act 2001 to administer and promote Industrial Property Rights (IPRs) in Kenya.
Its main functions include registration of patents, trademarks, industrial designs, utility models and technovations, promotion of innovation and inventive activities, dissemination of IP information to the public, screening of technology transfer agreements and licenses and to offer training in IPR.
The Institute wishes to recruit staff to fill the following posts:

Deputy Managing Director, Technical Services

Grade KP2 (Ref No.2) 1 Position

Qualifications/requirements

• A Bachelors degree in Science, Engineering, or any other relevant discipline from a recognized university.
• A Masters degree in the area of specialization or Intellectual Property.

Duties and responsibilities include:

• Efficient and effective organization, direction, administration, management and coordination of activities and programmes in the department.
• Supervising and coordinating the formulation, development and implementation of policy concerning the development of industrial property rights in Kenya.

Chief Trademark Examiner 

Grade KP 3 (Ref No.3) 1 Position

Qualifications/requirements

• A Bachelors degree in Science, Engineering, Law, Arts, Economics, Commerce or any other relevant discipline from a recognized university.
• A Masters degree in Science, Engineering, Law, Economics, Commerce, Intellectual Property or any other relevant discipline from a recognized Institution.

Duties and Responsibility Include:

• Assisting the Deputy Managing Director, Technical Services in the organization, direction, administration, management, co-ordination, harmonization and supervision of activities of the department responsible for processing of Industrial applications.
• Assisting in formulation, development, implementation, and review of general and specific policies, strategies, and programmes, for the Industrial Property System.
• Assist in updating the standard trade mark examination procedure manual.

Chief Patent Examiner

Grade KP 3 (Ref No.3)  – 1 Position


Qualifications

• A Bachelors degree in Science, Engineering, or any other relevant discipline from a recognized university.
• A Masters degree in the area of specialization or Intellectual Property.

Duties and Responsibilities Include:

• Assisting the Deputy Managing Director, Technical Services in the Organization, direction, administration, management, coordination, harmonization and supervising of activities of the department responsible for processing of industrial property applications.
• Assist in formulation, development, implementation, and review of general and specific policies, strategies, and programmes, for the industrial property system.
• Coordinating and supervising examination and search activities in industrial property applications.
• Preparing patent applications according to the Harare Protocol and the Patent Cooperation Treaty (RC.T).
• Advising the public on issues relating to industrial property and technology transfer.

Chief Administrative Officer (CAO) 

Grade KP 3 (Ref No.3) – 1 Position

Qualifications

• At least an upper second class Bachelors degree in social sciences (sociology, economics, public/business administration and law), commerce or its equivalent from a recognized institution.
• At least a Masters Degree in Business Administration (accounts option) or a Masters Degree in Economics or its accepted equivalent from a recognized institution.
• Be a holder of at least CPA II or CPS (K).
• At least six (6) years post qualification experience of which three (3) years will have been gained in the public sector or a big private sector organization and three (3) years in strategy formulation and implementation in a senior management position.

Duties and responsibilities include:

• Assisting the Deputy Managing Director in the organization, direction, administration, management, coordination, harmonization and supervision of activities of the Institute.
• Preparing progress reports for the division.
• Preparing performance reports on members of the staff under his supervision.
• Determining the training requirements for the Institute.

Legal Officer 1 

Grade KP 5 (Ref No.5) – 1 Position

Qualifications/Requirements

• An L.L.B. degree or its equivalent from a recognized institution.
• A Diploma from the Kenya School of Law after successful completion of the council of legal Education Examinations.
• Admission to the Roll of Advocates.
• A current practicing certificate.

Duties and Responsibilities Include:

• Facilitate the implementation of the provisions of all the legislations administered by the institute.
• Facilitate registration of trade marks and service marks.
• Screening and facilitate registration of technology transfer agreements and licenses.

Patent Examiner 

Grade KP 5 – (Ref No.5) – 1 Position

Qualifications

• A Bachelors degree in Science, Engineering, or any other relevant discipline from a recognized university.

Duties and responsibilities include:

• Maintain and process applications as to form and substance.
• Prepare patent applications for international search and examination.
• Assist to prepare applications and grants for Industrial Property Rights for publication in the Industrial Property Journal or the Kenya Gazette.

Trademark Examiner I 

Grade KP 5 (Ref No.5) – 1 Position

Qualifications/Requirements

• A Bachelors degree in Science, Engineering, Law, Arts, Economics, Commerce or any other relevant discipline from a recognized university.

Duties and responsibilities include:

• Receive, examine and process applications for trademarks, service marks and geographical indications.
• Assist to prepare certificates for registration of trademarks and service marks.
• Receive and examine applications for renewal, assignments. Licenses, change of name and addresses and prepare the requisite certificates.

Senior Trademark Assistant 

Grade KP6 – (Ref No.6) – 1 Position

Qualifications/Requirements

• Higher National Diploma
• Computer literate and working knowledge of IP databases
• Knowledge of the national, regional and international Trademark registration systems
• At least three (3) years as a Trademark Assistant I or six (6) years experience on practical aspects of Trademark registration processes.
• Accounting skills

Duties and Responsibilities

• Carry our trademark formality examinations in conjunction with examiners
• Collect and collate data for inclusion in the Industrial Property Journal
• Be responsible for implementing performance targets for officers under him/her
• Custody, maintenance and ensure accuracy of registers maintained under the Trademarks Act
• Undertake official searches as assigned by the immediate supervisor
• Be responsible for the accuracy and updating of data in the Institute’s automation database for the trademark registry.

Note: KIPI is an equal opportunity employer.
Interested applicants should send their applications with a detailed curriculum vitae highlighting academic qualifications and relevant experience.
Applications should be marked KIPI/Ref No……./2010 and submitted to the address below by 19th May 2010.

The Managing Director
Kenya Industrial Property Institute
P.O Box 51648-00200
Nairobi

Support Services Officer - Ecumenical Pharmaceutical Network Kenya Jobs

VACANCY ANNOUCEMENT

POSITION: SUPPORT SERVICES OFFICER

The Ecumenical Pharmaceutical Network is a Non Government Christian organization whose mission is to support churches and church health systems provide and promote just and compassionate quality pharmaceutical services.  The organization which is based in Nairobi, Kenya wishes to recruit a suitable candidate for the post of support services officer.  

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

·         Maintain all office records, correspondence, files, financial information, contracts, etc. in a manner that is up-to-date, complete and readily accessible including managing the office filing structures

·         Provide administrative support to the Executive Director and other EPN staff including preparation of minutes for all internal meetings. 

·         Provide logistical support to the organization which includes coordinating local, national, regional or international meetings as required, transport and vehicle management,

·         Take charge of procurement for EPN which includes investigating and preparing procurement information from local agents; maintaining direct contact with suppliers/vendors and agents concerning all office operational needs.

·         Manage the HR Administration matters for EPN including leave administration, employee records maintenance and salary administration.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

o        Bachelor’s degree in business administration, secretarial studies, office management or equivalent. 

o        At least 3 years demonstrable experience handling procurement, logistics and secretarial services in a busy organization.   

o        Excellent organizational, problem solving and coordination ability

o        Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite applications, including Word, Excel and PowerPoint.  Familiarity with Microsoft Project is a plus.

o        Working language for the job is English but knowledge of French will be an advantage.

o        Clean driving license.

To apply for this position, please send your CV and cover letter to:  jobs@epnetwork.org or deliver your application to EPN Secretariat CHAK Complex Musa Gitau Road Off Wayiaki Way, Lavington or by post to PO Box 749-00606 Sarit Centre Nairobi. 

Deadline for submission of applications: 10 May 2010.  Only short listed candidates will be contacted.  EPN is an equal opportunity employer. 

Ministry of State for Development of Northern Kenya and Other Arid Lands Jobs

Office of the Prime Minister

Ministry of State for Development of Northern Kenya and Other Arid Lands

Vacancies

Applications are invited for suitably qualified candidates for the positions shown below:-

Advert No: MDONK/2A/2010
Post: Senior Support Staff
JG 'D'
Fifteen (15) posts

Salary Scale: Kshs. 8,819 -9,721 pm
Terms: Temporary

Requirements for Appointment:

For appointment to this grade, the applicant must be in possession of Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) Mean grade 'D' (Plain) or Kenya Certificate of Education (KCE) Division IV.

Duties and Responsibilities

The Senior Support Staff will be deployed at the Ministry Headquarters, Nairobi.

Duties and responsibilities will include carrying out Miscellaneous Services such as delivery of mail, maintenance of cleanliness and other messengerial duties as assigned.

Advert No: MDONK/2B/2010
Post: Driver
Grade III
JG 'D'
(Fifteen) 15 posts

Salary Scale: Kshs. 8,819 to 9,721 pm
Terms: Permanent and Pensionable

Requirements for Appointment

For appointment to this grade, the applicant must have:

• Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education Mean Grade 'D' (Plain) or its equivalent qualifications from a recognized institution,
• A valid driving license free from any current endorsement(s) for class(es) of vehicle(s) he/she is required to drive.
• Attended a First Aid Certificate Course lasting not less than one (1) week at St. John Ambulance or Kenya Institute of Highway and Building Technology (KIHBT) or any other recognized institution
• Passed suitability test for Drivers Grade III
• A valid Certificate of Good Conduct from Kenya Police, and
• At least two (2) years driving experience

Successful candidates are expected to pass a practical test for drivers to be conducted by the Ministry.

Duties and Responsibilities

The drivers will be deployed at the Ministry Headquarters, Nairobi.

Duties and responsibilities at this level will involve driving a motor vehicle as authorized, carrying out routine checks on vehicles cooling, oil, electrical and brake systems, tyre pressure etc, detecting and reporting malfunctioning of vehicles systems; maintenance of work tickets for vehicle(s) assigned, ensuring security and safety of vehicles on and off the road, safety of the passengers and/or for goods therein; and maintaining cleanliness of the vehicle.

Applicants who should be under 45 years of age are required to fill PSC2 forms, (Revised 2007), attaching copies of National Identity Card and Certificates/Testimonials.

The PSC2 forms (Revised 2007) can be downloaded from PSC Website at www.publicservice.go.ke or obtained from any Government office free of charge.

Completed application forms should be sent to:

The Permanent Secretary
Ministry of State for Development of Northern Kenya and Other Arid Lands,
P. O. Box 79247-00200
Nairobi. Kenya

or be hand delivered to the Ministry Offices on the 3rd Floor of Bazaar Plaza, Moi Avenue, Nairobi.

So as to reach the office on or before 23rd April, 2010.

Candidates who directly or indirectly canvass for any of the posts will automatically be disqualified.

Dido J. G.
For: Permanent Secretary

Infolite Africa Company Limited Jobs

Infolite Africa Company Limited, is rapidly gaining a reputation as one of the most prominent IT software , business development and consulting firms in Africa , offering value adding business technology products to Microfinance , Banking and other commercial companies.

We are an equal opportunity employer and wish to recruit competent qualified and result oriented persons to fill the position of

1. Field marketing officers - Ref: FMO
2. Call centre officers - Ref: CCO
3. Systems Support Technicians - Ref: SST
4. Programmers - Ref: PROG

Minimum qualifications

• Diploma in Information Technology, Business Studies, Marketing and cooperative development, a bachelor’s degree is an added advantage
• Must be computer literate,
• One year experience in Microfinance will be an added advantage
• Programmers must be conversant with PHP, JavaScript, Java , Oracle , Mysql, MSSQL, C#

Interested candidates who meet the above criteria may send their applications to Infolite_hr @ infoliteafrica.org.

Attention to: The Recruitment Manager.
Infolite Africa Company Limited
P.O.Box 58914-00200
Nairobi, Kenya

Latest by the 10th of April 2010.

Cleaner/Messenger

VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT 

Cleaner/Messenger

Tearfund is a Christian organization passionate about the local church bringing justice and transforming lives – overcoming global poverty.

Tearfund is seeking a suitable candidate for the position of Cleaner/Messenger to be based in Nairobi. The cleaner will have the prime responsibility of keeping Tearfund offices and apartments clean and tidy. 

 

The essential requirements as follows: - 

Qualifications and experience

• Secondary school education
• Qualifications in housekeeping and/or food production
• Appropriate and proven experienced cleaner with at least one (1) year experience
• Knowledge and experience working in both front office and administrative support will be an added advantage

 

Skills/abilities

• Good interpersonal skills
• Good communication skills (written and oral)
• Good basic numeracy; managing a household budget
• Cooking skills
• Good organisational skills with good attention to details
• Analytical with ability to think laterally to problem solve

 

Personal qualities

• Committed Christian with humanitarian and Christian motivation
• An understanding of and a commitment to Tearfund’s Mission, Values and Beliefs statement
• Honest with excellent integrity and able to work with minimal supervision
• Quick learner and a team player

 

Closing date:  Tuesday, 6^th April 2010 

Send your filled application form (see attached) and CV stating Cleaner in the subject heading including your day-time contact phone numbers as well as names and contact information of three references to the below mentioned on or before 6^th April 2010.  

Office Administrator

Tearfund – Nairobi Office

P.O. Box 76184 – 00508 Nairobi

Email: nairobi-admin@tearfund.org 

Note: only shortlisted candidates will be notified. 

National Water Conservation & Pipeline Corporation (NWCPC) Jobs

National Water Conservation & Pipeline Corporation (NWCPC) was established under the State Corporations Act, Chapter 446 of the Laws of Kenya vide Legal Notice 270 of 24th June, 1988 and is charged with the role of developing water infrastructure in the country

The Corporation is seeking to recruit suitable self driven, result oriented, highly motivated and qualified personnel to fill the following vacant positions.

1. Advert No. 1/2010
Job Title: General Manager - Finance
Grade: NWC 11
Positions Vacant: 1

Requirements for Appointment

• Bachelors Degree in Commerce (Accounting Option) from a recognized institution
• Masters degree in Finance
• Be in possession of (CPA) (K)
• Be a member of ICPAK
• Computer Proficiency
• 12 years experience, 3 of them in a senior level

Duties and Responsibilities

The General Manager will report to the Managing Director and will head Finance Department. His/Her duties will include but not limited to;

• Establish financial and management systems for effective implementation of organization’s goals and policies.
• Ensure efficient revenue collection, disbursements and accounting.
• Prepare budgets and periodic financial performance.
• Advise on the financial viability of proposed projects and investments.
• Ensure compliance to international accounting standards on financial reporting.
• Ensure timely and economic provision of services, such as adequate office supplies, transport, insurance and maintenance of office equipment.

2. Advert No. 2/2010
Job Title: General Manager – Construction & Electro Mechanical
Grade: NWC 11
Positions Vacant: 1

Requirement for Appointment

• Bachelors degree in Civil Engineering/Water and Irrigation from a recognized Institution
• Masters degree in Civil / Water Engineering
• Be registered with Engineering Registration Board
• Computer Proficiency
• 12 years experience, 3 of them as Chief Engineer

Duties and Responsibilities

The General Manager will report to the Managing Director and will head Construction & Electro Mechanical Department.

His/Her duties will include but not limited to;

• Direct, co-ordinate, control and manage the Corporation’s planning and design functions.
• Manage all construction works utilizing available resources.
• Develop technical standards and criteria to guide in the performance of the various infrastructural works.
• Ensure proper management of assets such as plant and machinery through effective maintenance and repairs.
• Develop departmental strategies, policies and plans to facilitate achievement of overall Corporation’s objectives.
• Take responsibility for the training, development and motivation of the technical staff.
• Monitor and evaluate performance of technical staff and contractors.

3. Advert No. 3/2010
Job Title: General Manager – Planning & Design
Grade: NWC 11
Positions Vacant: 1

Requirements for Appointment

• Bachelors degree in Civil Engineering/Water and Irrigation from a recognized Institution
• Masters degree in Civil / Water Engineering
• Be registered with the Engineering Registration Board
• Computer Proficiency
• 12 years experience, 3 of them as Chief Engineer

Duties and Responsibilities

The General Manager will report to the Managing Director and will head Planning and Design Department. His/Her duties will include but not limited to;

• Direct, co-ordinate, control and manage the Corporation’s planning and design functions
• Develop technical standards and criteria to guide the performance of the various researches, planning and design of infrastructural works.
• Undertake effective consultation with all key stakeholders at the conceptual and planning stages.
• Develop departmental strategies, policies and plans to facilitate achievement of overall Corporation’s objectives.
• Take responsibility for the training, development and motivation of the technical staff.
• Monitor and evaluate performance by technical staff and contractors.

4. Advert No. 4/2010
Job Title: Chief Accountant
Grade: NWC 10
Position Vacant: 1

Requirements for Appointment

• Have a Bachelors Degree in Commerce (Accounting Option) from a recognized Institution
• Masters Degree in Finance
• be in possession of CPA (K) or its approved equivalent;
• be a member of Institute of Public Accountants of Kenya (ICPAK);
• Computer Proficiency
• 8 years experience, 3 of them in a Senior Level

Duties and Responsibilities

• Organize and manage Accounts Division.
• Carry out coordination, design, implementation and control of financial systems in the organization.
• Carry out overall monitoring of revenue collection and expenditure.
• Design, review and interpret financial policies, procedures and systems.
• Maintain reliable financial information systems.
• Undertake revenue projection and budgetary control and prioritization of projects.
• Ensure that sound accounts and financial management principles and controls are applied in all transactions.
• Undertake supervision, guidance and development of staff in the Division.

5. Advert No. 5/2010
Job Title: Chief Legal Officer
Grade: NWC 10
Positions Vacant: 1

Requirements for Appointment

• Bachelors degree in Law
• Masters degree in Law
• Advocate of the High Court of Kenya
• Current Law Practicing Certificate
• Registered with the Institute of Certified Public Secretaries (K)
• Computer proficiency
• 9 years experience as a practising Advocate

Duties and Responsibilities

• Collaboration with external lawyers on Legal matters.
• Litigation and legal advice on insurance matters
• Management and co-ordination of court cases
• Preparation and execution of legal contracts.
• Chief Legal adviser to the Corporation
• Responsible for custody of legal documents
• Responsible for all legal matters
• Supervision, training and appraising of staff in the Section

6. Advert No. 6/2010
Job Title: Chief Engineer
Grade: NWC 10
Positions Vacant: 3

Requirements for Appointment

• Bachelor of Science Degree in Civil Engineering/ Water Irrigation from a recognized Institution
• Masters degree in a relevant engineering field.
• Registered with Engineers Registration Board of Kenya
• Computer proficiency.
• 9 years experience, 3 of them as a Senior Engineer or equivalent
• Must have an experience in Large Dams Construction

Duties and Responsibilities

• Overall responsibility for projects including planning, design construction of water conservations structures or in any other relevant engineering projects
• Ensuring that clear policies and criteria are laid down for identification of projects, feasibility studies, setting of standards selection of consultants and contractors.
• Supervision of technical staff and making recommendation for recruitment and promotions as necessary.
• Plan long and short-term programmes on water conservation and other hydraulic structures, including feasibility studies as well as setting performance targets for the Division.
• Set standards for selection of consultants and contractors to undertake the projects in line with the Procurement Policy of the Government.
• Prepare annual budgets and long term investment plans.
• Give recommendation for recruitment, deployment and promotions.
• Undertake supervision, training and development of the technical staff – professionals, technicians and artisans.

7. Advert No. 7/2010
Job Title: Senior Engineer
Grade: NWC 9
Positions Vacant: 2

Requirements for Appointment

• Bachelors of Science Degree in Civil Engineering/ Water Irrigation from a recognized Institution
• Registered with Engineers Registration Board of Kenya
• Computer proficiency.
• 6 years experience 3 of them as Engineer I or its equivalent.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Assist in formulation of long and short-term policies and programes for water projects and conservation.
• Manage design construction, operation and maintenance of water projects and conservation systems, or in any other relevant engineering disciplines undertaken by organization.
• Research into standardization of water projects and conservation systems in any of the engineering disciplines mentioned above.
• Monitor physical and financial progress of water projects and conservation programmes.
• Supervise training and development of junior engineers and technicians.
• Planning, direction and control of research in standardization of water projects and conservation systems
• Training or participating in the training of graduate engineers and technicians;
• Monitoring of the physical and financial progress of water projects and conservation programmes

8. Advert No. 8/2010
Job Title: Engineer I
Grade: NWC 8
Positions Vacant: 2

Requirements for Appointment

• Bachelors of Science Degree in Civil Engineering/Water Irrigation from a recognized Institution
• Registered with Engineers Registration Board of Kenya
• Computer proficiency.
• 3 year experience as Engineer II or equivalent

Duties and Responsibilities

• Participate in planning, designing, construction, operation and maintenance of water and other engineering projects that the organization is involved in.
• Undertake general management projects including land compensation, budgeting and financial control.
• Undertake preparation of specifications, contract documents and costing of various operations that go into the design, construction, operation and maintenance of water projects and conservation structures as well as in other engineering areas.
• Supervise technical and junior officers under him/ her.

9. Advert No. 9/2010
Job Title: Engineer II
Grade: NWC7
Positions Vacant: 2

Requirements for Appointment

• Must be in possession of a Bachelor of Science Degree in Civil Engineering, Electrical and Water & Irrigation from a recognized University
• Computer Proficiency
• Has an experience of the above post for a minimum period of two (2) years;

Duties and Responsibilities

• Planning, design, construction, operation and maintenance of water projects and conservation structures or in any other relevant engineering discipline.
• Undertake simple projects and complete them to the satisfaction of the supervising Engineer;
• The Engineer will transfer on rotational basis to all the technical departments of the Corporation in order to acquire the necessary skills and competence in the terms of the Engineers Registration Act.

10. Advert No. 10/2010
Job Title: Legal Officer II
Grade: NWC7
Positions Vacant: 1

Requirements for Appointment

• Must be in possession of Bachelors Degree in Law
• Must be an Advocate of the High Court of Kenya
• Computer Proficiency
• Has an experience of the above post for a minimum period of two (2) years;

Duties and Responsibilities

• To monitor compliance with legal regulatory framework
• To manage litigations
• To issue instructions to auctioneers, advocate and valuers
• To advise staff disciplinary committee on prosecution procedures and legal requirements
• To participate in design and implementation of local agreements, international documents, contract etc.
• To attend legal meetings, seminars, negotiations, conventions and advising on them

11. Advert No. 11/2010
Job Title: Senior Accountant
Grade: NWC8
Positions Vacant: 2

Requirements for Appointment

• Bachelors Degree in Accounting
• CPA (K)
• Computer Proficiency
• Member of ICPAK
• Experience of 6 years as an Accountant

Duties and Responsibilities

• Carry out revenue collection
• Undertake management accounting.
• Prepare financial accounts and statements for various purposes.
• Project financial appraisal.
• Review accounting procedures and practices.
• Interprets accounts policies.
• Supervise, guides, trains and develops junior staff working in the section.

12. Advert No.12/2010
Job Title: Accounts Assistants II
Grade: NWC4
Positions Vacant: 2

Requirements for Appointment

• Must be in possession of KCSE mean grade C or its equivalent from a recognized institution;
• Must be in possession of ACNC I & II or KATC Intermediate; and
• Possess relevant computer application skills.
• Has an experience of the above post for a minimum period of two (2) years;

Duties and Responsibilities

• Process accounting statistics and transactions.
• Safe keeping of invoices, receipts and other accounts records.
• Maintain books of accounts in accordance with existing regulations.

13. Advert No.13/2010
Job Title: Stores Keeper I
Grade: NWC4
Positions Vacant: 2

Requirements for Appointment

• Must be in possession of the Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education mean grade C-;
• Must be a holder of an Advanced Certificate in Supplies Management from a recognized institution; and
• Computer Proficiency
• Has an experience of the above post for a minimum period of two (2) years;

Duties and Responsibilities

• Receipt and issuance of stores;
• monitoring stock levels;
• preparation and maintenance of stores;
• maintenance of store’s records;
• Assist in stock taking; and supervision of junior staff working in the stores.

14. Advert No.14/2010
Job Title: Clerical Officers I
Grade: NWC4
Positions Vacant: 1

Requirements for Appointment

• KCSE Certificate with a mean grade of C-
• Passed proficiency examinations for Clerical Officer
• Computer Proficiency
• Has an experience of the above post for a minimum period of three (3) years;

Duties and Responsibilities

• Compile statistical records
• Sort, files and dispatch letters.
• Maintain an efficient filing system.
• Process appointments, promotions, discipline, transfers and other related duties in human resource management.
• Prepare payment vouchers.
• Compute financial or statistical records based on routine or special sources of information.
• Compile data and drafts simple letters.

15. Advert No.15/2010
Job Title: Clerical Officer II
Grade: NWC3
Positions Vacant: 2

Requirement for Appointment

• KCSE Certificate with a mean grade of C-
• Computer Proficiency
• Has an experience of the above post for a minimum period of two (2) years;

Duties and Responsibilities

• Compile statistical records
• Sort, files and dispatches letters
• Maintain an efficient filing system
• Process appointments, promotions, discipline, transfers and other related duties in human resource management
• Compute financial or statistical records based on routine or special sources of information
• Prepare payment vouchers
• Compile data and drafts simple letters.

16. Advert No.16/2010
Job Title: Drivers III
Grade: NWC2
Positions Vacant: 5

Requirements for Appointment

• KCSE Certificate D or its equivalent
• A valid driving license free from any current endorsement(s) for class(es) of vehicle(s) an officer is required to drive
• Attended a First Aid Certificate Course at St. John Ambulance or Kenya Institute of Highways and Building Technology (KIBHT) or any other recognized Institution
• Passed Suitability Test for Drivers Grade III
• Passed Practical Test for Drivers conducted by the Organization
• Posses a valid Certificate of Good Conduct from the Kenya Police
• Has an experience of the above post for a minimum period of two (2) years;

17. Advert No. 17/2010
Job Title: Support Staff
Grade: NWC 2
Position Vacant: 6

Requirements for Appointment

• have at least KCSE mean Grade D plain or its equivalent;
• Computer Proficiency

Note: The positions of Grade NWC II will be on three-year renewable Contract.

If you are interested and meet the above mentioned requirements for any of the above positions, please send your applications attaching a detailed curriculum vitae, copies of certified academic/professional certificates and testimonial, names and contacts of three (3No) referees stating your day telephone contact to the following address on or before 7th April, 2010.

The Managing Director,
National Water Conservation &
Pipeline Corporation,
P.O. Box 30173 – 00100,
Nairobi

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and canvassing will result to automatic disqualification.