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  • Workshop Manager – Steel

    Workshop Manager – Steel

    Job Description
    Responsibilities:

    Responsible for providing support to the leadership and project teams of fabrication.
    Responsible for leading and organizing the entire fabrication activities to ensure overall quality of the final products and supply within contractual delivery time.
    Review the scope of works, designs and establish production objectives, standards and production schedules to ensure quality, timely delivery and cost effectiveness.
    To co-ordinate the fabrication activities and troubleshoot problems at Fabrication Workshop, and to ensure the work is executed to the clients Specifications.
    Must remain with the status of projects including fabrication process, schedule, resource needs and execution issues.
    Ensure consistent implementation and utilization of good onshore fabrication strategies, practices and process.
    Will focus on project schedules, project risk issues, direct and indirect cost estimates.
    Review the prevailing system, identify the shortfalls and establish/ maintain appropriate system for measuring necessary aspects of workshop management and improvement.
    Monitor, measure and report on workshop related issues/development plans / achievements within timescales.
    Develop Quality awareness among subordinates to comply with the QMS procedures and job specific Quality control plans/ documents.
    Organize Quality and safety training programs and maintain competence.

    Skills
    Required Skills/Experience:

    At least 10 years in big projects.
    Candidate should have 10 years relevant experience in fabrication of piping, structural steel and storage tanks related to fabrication projects.
    Experience in constructability reviews, cost estimates, project schedules, execution strategies and plans.
    Candidates with strong personality, leadership qualities, team spirit and an ability to deliver results under demanding circumstances.
    Candidate shall possesses good inter personal and communication skills.
    Candidate shall be familiar with current fabrication market trends, latest equipment and clients and competitor data.

    Competencies:

    Excellent communication skills with ability to liaise at all levels
    Proactive, Goal-oriented, and accountable
    Capable of multi-tasking
    Team player and self-motivated
    Strong analytical thinking
    Detail oriented

    Qualification:
    B.S. / B.E. degree in Mechanical Engineering/Higher Diploma in Mechanical Engineering

  • Logistics (Asset and Inventory) Intern

    Logistics (Asset and Inventory) Intern

    Job description
    Job Summary
    To support the Logistics department in ensuring that inventory and assets operations are in strict compliance with EGPAF policies and procedures and specific donor rules and regulations.
    Key Responsibilities

    Inventory Management

    Assist in the Foundation’s stock management (inventories movement, stock cards, packing list, making sure the real stock correspond to the stock records).
    Assist in ensuring that all items are well organized and correctly stored, well protected, fully identified and easily accessible (cleanliness, security, access, etc.).
    Assist in preparing and completing orders for dispatch or pickup according to distribution schedule.
    Keep stores neat and clean and optimize space utilization.
    Assist in keeping up to date records of all logistic and inventory documentation and avail them when required.

    Assets Management

    Assist in tagging and labelling of assets as per laid down procedures.
    Assets documentation (use, working condition, warranty, costs).
    Assist in collecting information and reporting on all disposals.
    Assist in conducting physical verification of all assets.

    Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

    Excellent communication skills.
    Computer literate.
    Have excellent interpersonal skills Strong work ethic and ability and willingness to work long hours.
    Ability to work in a team setting and willingness to learn.
    Cross cultural competence as demonstrated by confidence and ability to make relevant presentations to diverse audiences.

    Qualifications

    Diploma in a business related course / supply/logistic management
    Computer Literate

  • Finance Interns

    Finance Interns

    Job Description

    Key Responsibilities

    Assist in timely processing of activities participants’ mobile payments
    Assist with timely processing of staff travel/activity advances
    Assist with verification of documentation that support invoices and processing of payments
    Assist with processing of Participants payments via MPESA
    Electronic and Physical filling of finance documents
    To provide administrative logistics needed for the management of program trainings and workshops
    Any other assigned duties 

    Qualifications:

    Diploma in a business related

  • Communications Assistant

    Communications Assistant

    Job Description

    The position will report to the Chief Communications Officer and will also be under the direct supervision of the Manager, Publications.
    Overall Job Purpose: The position is responsible for assisting the Communications Division with promoting the AERC brand to the wider public through external engagement via digital channels (social media and website), policy outreach through organizing our annual Senior Policy Seminar and publications.
    The Communications Assistant is responsible for maintaining an editorial calendar for our external channels, monitoring and managing posts and activity, editing and proofreading of media and publications materials.
    S/he also represents AERC at external events, staffing policy and information booths and overseeing photographers and videographers at events.
    Duties & Responsibilities

    Oversees day-to-day activity on AERC’s digital channels working closely with the CCO to ensure adherence to digital strategy.
    Serves as the first point of contact for the division internally and externally.
    Coordinates logistics of events/meetings and workshop, including our annual Senior Policy Seminar.
    Coordinates with videographers, photographers and designers before, during and post events.
    Maintains schedule of AERC hosted events and other events in the industry.
    Maintains e-marketing lists within existing database. Produces analytics reports from the database and from digital networks as requested.
    Maintains contact with external audiences through social media direct messages and management of the Communications email box, with a 24-hour response rate.
    Manages general divisional office duties (ordering and maintaining supplies, following procurement process and vendor payments).
    Given external nature of the role, a positive and proactive approach to work is essential.
    Any other duties that may be assigned with approval of the CCO.

    Qualification and Experience

    Bachelor’s Degree in Marketing / Digital Marketing / Public Relations / Branding

    Key Skills and Competencies

    At least 3 years of experience creating editorial calendars and day to day management of digital channels for a Pan-African or global organization, including social media (Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Instagram) and websites.
    Experience working with external publics.
    Excellent editing, proofreading and project management skills.
    Knowledge of video editing software and photo editing.
    French language skills are a plus.
    Systems knowledge in Hootsuite, WordPress, Adobe, and MSOffice.
    Other skill sets include social media management, web video editing, photo editing, event logistics management, publications logistics management, editing and proof reading.

  • Sales Specialist – Power Generation & Water, Nairobi, Kenya

    Sales Specialist – Power Generation & Water, Nairobi, Kenya

    Job description
    As a Sales Specialist, you will be part of the Industrial Automation and Power Generation Business Units (BU) based in Nairobi, Kenya. ABB is the World leader in Industrial Automation (IA) division delivers integrated solutions for control, plant optimization, and industry-specific application knowledge and services to help process industry customers worldwide to meet their critical business needs in the areas of operational profitability, capital productivity, risk management and global responsibility. These industries include oil and gas, power, chemicals and pharmaceuticals, pulp and paper, metals, cement, minerals, marine and turbocharging.
    Tasks

    As a Sales Specialist you will be responsible for leading the sales of Control & Instrumentation (Power Generation & Water) in Kenya, Tanzania & Uganda proactively, to exceed the sales targets through high performance in order to ensure high levels of customer satisfaction and act as the primary point of contact between the assigned
    Power Generation & Water customers and the Power Generation Business Unit. Assigned Power Generation customers are power plants & water (treatment, pumping, desalination, waste, etc.) plants with or without an existing installed base of ABB Control Systems & Electrical and the potential to expand the products and services sold at these sites. Assigned territory for the position will be in the Kenya, Tanzania & Uganda. You are also responsible to grow his installed base of customers by prospecting the assigned territory for conversion opportunities. Your tasks as a Sales Specialist will include the following:
    Develop and maintain good, trusting relationships within the engineering, maintenance, and operations groups of their assigned customers.
    Consult with customers regarding their near and long term operational objectives and the health or effectiveness of their control systems in order to promote how IAPG product, service, and system offerings can improve their plant.
    Be recognized as the biggest advocate for your customers within BU Power Generation & Water. This includes promoting ideas and escalating resolution of issues that will result in higher customer satisfaction and loyalty.
    Develop, execute and drive capture strategies for opportunity-specific sales pursuits. Achieve input and buy-in from Management. Support the proposal development process by communicating strategies and key customer issues and by being responsive to the proposal team. Lead risk review process when needed.
    Maintain an accurate sales forecast within current forecasting tools (Sales Force Dot Com).
    Understand the organizational, cultural, and competitive landscape of your customers well enough to know our strengths and weaknesses and be able to anticipate opportunities and threats to our business. Be able to summarize this overall account picture to Management.
    Work with other ABB Business Units to uncover broader system and services offerings.
    Assist Sales Management and other BU Team Members in preparing the necessary information (MS-Power Point slides, MS-Excel spreadsheets, etc.) to support meetings with customers and BU Management.
    Contribute to and fully utilize ABB Branding, Global Marketing and Local Marketing Initiatives.
    Opportunity Screening: Ensure quality screening of Projects and provide meaningful inputs to RR process and drive CTS.
    Risk: Monitor client financial status and reports any changes regarding risk to relevant internal partner teams. Identify and manage potential risks relating to contract agreements across customers or channel.
    Service Growth: Develop and drive growth initiatives with the Local Product Groups. Recognize white spots and build and support business. Manage entries into new markets in line with BU Strategy.
    Sales strategy: Create, plan and implement service & sales strategy, and strategic sales and business development initiatives, in alignment with global & Service strategy.
    Achieve sales targets in respect of both budgets and sales efficiency.
    Information sharing: Coordinate the flow of information for sales activities and transactions, including leads, billings, orders, contracts, etc. and evaluate data to ensure achievement of goals. Monitor and provide reports to the Marketing organization on market intelligence.

    Requirements

    National Diploma or Bachelor Degree in Engineering, Instrumentation & Control or Electrical Engineering.
    6 or more years of experience in marketing & sales of C&I in power generation in power generation & automation market.
    Experience of Sales in Power Generation projects.
    Previous experience of technical Sales business a plus.
    Excellent written and verbal presentation skills are required. Should be fluent in Swahili & English with

  • Research Fellow – IREK Project

    Research Fellow – IREK Project

    We are seeking highly qualified candidates for a Research Fellow position at the African Centre for Technology Studies (ACTS), Nairobi, Kenya under the Innovation and Renewable Electrification in Kenya (IREK) project.
    Overall responsibility:
    To conduct high quality research activities in areas consistent with ACTS’ strategic direction. This includes grant writing and publications work.
    Responsibilities:
    This post is specifically required to work on the IREK project. This project investigates the relationship between technologies and capability building in the area of renewable electrification. The Research Fellow will provide research support to the ACTS’ Principal Investigator (PI) on this project notably in the area of Work Package 4 that conducts in-depth case studies of renewable electrification projects and the degree to which skills and capabilities are built within the project life cycle. Support will also be given in Work Package 7 which focuses on developing and communicating policy advice from the project to relevant stakeholders.

    Research – Conduct research as per agreed research projects assigned to. This could include fieldwork, data analysis amongst other things. This will also include some grant writing requirements. Expected deliverable – 2 journal publications. Time 60%
    Communications and outreach – Writing project outputs and associated materials as required for projects. Assist (and lead where necessary) in the organization, implementation and write up of project events (workshops, conferences etc.). Expected deliverable – 2 policy briefs. Time 20%
    Capacity building – Participate in ACTS internal and external training and capacity building activities. This might include: student (MSc, PhD) supervision; line managing interns or other staff. Time 10%
    Administration and management – Support ACTS everyday activities. This may include taking minutes at office meetings, organizing office events for example. Time 10%

    Please note – * This is a general guide. Exact percentages will be agreed during work planning exercises each year.
    Minimum qualifications, experience and skills

    Minimum 3 years’ relevant (i.e. research) experience post Master’s degree
    Masters Degree in Science and Technology Studies, Innovation Studies or a related social science discipline. PhD is preferred.
    Strong research skills including statistical analysis where necessary and analysis software (quantitative and qualitative)
    Good writing skills
    Strong administrative skills
    Evidence of networking and outreach experience
    Publication experience would be an advantage

    Person abilities and qualities

    Evidence of working in teams
    The ability to work in diverse environments
    The capacity to multitask
    Ability to work under pressure with minimal supervision
    A willingness to go above and beyond

    Reporting to: Senior Research Fellow
    Contract duration: 15 months with possibility of extension subject to satisfactory performance and availability of funding
    Remuneration: Based on academic qualifications and experience

  • Associate Strategic Information & Evaluation Officer – Red Carpet Project Senior Project Officer – Red Carpet (SPO-RC)

    Associate Strategic Information & Evaluation Officer – Red Carpet Project Senior Project Officer – Red Carpet (SPO-RC)

    Reporting To: Project Manager
    The goal of the Red Carpet Program (RCP) is to increase engagement and retention for Adolescents and Young People (AYP) 10-24 years old within HIV prevention, care and treatment services in Kenya. RCP targets newly diagnosed AYP for early linkage, antiretroviral drugs (ARVs) initiation and retention in care and treatment and all the other AYP along the HIV treatment cascade with AYP responsive services. RCP is implemented at facility and community levels through peer designed services aimed at reducing the barriers to the access to and utilization of HIV services by AYP. RCP is anchored on fast-track access to services at health facilities through the VIP express card, which guarantees VIP access to all services entry points of HIV care and treatment to the AYP living with HIV (AYPLHIV). The VIP services ensure that the AYP receive HIV service in an environment that is valued, dignified, respected, non-judgmental, beneficial and timely. In order to achieve the deliverables, the Red carpet program works closely with Ministry of Education and the Teachers Service Commission to ensure the adolescents have the required social-structural support to enable them achieve viral suppression. 
    Job Summary
    Based in Homabay, the ASIEO will work to ensure monitoring and evaluation aspects of the EGPAF Red Carpet Project’s agenda of improving quality of integrated HIV services for adolescents and youth through continuous quality improvement, data quality assessments, technical assistance, the expansion of the M&E strategy and plan for the Project are adequately elaborated, documented and reported.
    Responsibilities

    Ensure regular, complete, accurate, timely and quality monitoring of reports from health facilities on all required indicators.
    Data abstraction and collection for the project required indicators.
    Provide timely feedback to the Project and Health Facilities on data for decision making.
    Conduct targeted mentorship and supportive supervision on documentation and reporting at supported facilities.
    Support development and utilization of M&E tools that enhance management and storage of information to ensure integrity, quality and availability.
    Perform monthly data collection, analysis and dissemination on the project progress and performance.
    Maintain a project database and update it on regular basis, as well as upload data into EKMS as needed.
    Guide the project and facility staff on data management and avail data tools in supported sites.
    Review of study data to ensure quality and conformance to the study protocol.
    Oversee and participate in joint DQA at supported facilities.
    Participation in routine data review meetings for supported facilities.

    Requirements

    Diploma/Bachelors in Health Information Management Systems, Information Technology or Health Records and Information from a recognized University
    Minimum of 2 years’ experience working on monitoring and evaluation and data management for a HIV program and Clinical Research
    Familiar with NASCOP tools and PEPFAR reporting systems
    Proficiency in computer packages for generating and analysing reports.
    Research skills an added advantage

    Closing Dates: 7 September 2018

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  • Intern – Hr & Administration

    Intern – Hr & Administration

    Job Description
    Location: Nairobi, Kenya Reporting to: HR Manager or designate
    Essential Duties and Responsibilities

    Providing general HR office support services like drafting a variety of correspondence and other form of communication.
    Assisting in recruitment – scheduling candidates for interviews and helping in compiling and photocopying of interview folders; putting together post interview documentation; conducting reference checks
    Assist in orientation of new staff by compiling folders; scheduling meetings Filing of HR documents; maintenance of Personnel files for audit readiness
    Performs other duties as assigned from time to time.

    Skills, Knowledge and Abilities

    Recent HR Graduate or continuing HR Student HR certification will be an added advantage
    Disciplined person with self-initiative.
    Conversant and full understanding of labour laws.
    Must be conversant with Ms Office computer packages
    Be a team player, quick to learn and able to uphold confidentiality Effective interpersonal, teamwork and organizational skills

    Closing date: 24 August, 2018

  • Plumber

    Plumber

    Job Description
    Kuguru Food Complex Limited Urgent
    Qualifications

    Minimum grade II NCA registered
    Diploma in civil engineering

  • Admin Assistant

    Admin Assistant

    Job description
    Job Purpose
    Under the supervision of the Program Manager, the Administrative Assistant will be responsible for providing professional administration and logistical support to the Project.
    Key Responsibilities
    Essential Duties and Responsibilities

    Work in close collaboration and cooperation with the other project staff to deliver on all the office administrative needs e.g. supplies
    Responsible for the day-to-day logistics of program trainings/workshops, management/tracking of the Field office program advances and monitoring/audit of sites/facilities suppliers and inventories.
    Front desk backstop in the absence of the receptionist
    Responsible for office hygiene – thorough cleaning, periodic fumigation, garbage collection contracts, office utilities, etc.
    Perform other work related duties and responsibilities as may be assigned

    Key Responsibilities
    Specific Duties and Responsibilities:

    Planning and scheduling meetings and appointments
    Record, compile, transcribe and distribute minutes of meetings
    Coordinate the logistics for workshops, seminars and trainings
    Facilitate hotel bookings, transportation, logistics and other travel needs for field staff.
    Provide logistical and clerical support to the program staff as needed
    Organizing and maintaining files and records

    Qualifications & Competences

    Relevant university degree is required from a reputable institution.
    Candidates should have a minimum of 3 years working experience in similar role.
    Excellent computer skills.

    Personal Characteristics

    Objective and high in integrity
    Good analytical skills
    Team player
    Able to maintain confidentiality at all times
    Excellent communication skills (written & verbal