Jobs Kenya

Company Type: Sector in Government

  • Project Officer

    Project Officer

    Vacancy: Project Officer (1 position) and Project Assistants (2 positions)
    Summary of Responsibilities: To coordinate the project activities of the NTA, in close collaboration with NTA Secretariat staff and national and regional partners.
    Required Qualifications:

    A Masters or Bachelor degree in development studies, governance, law, political science, public sector administration or related field;
    A least three years working experience at a project or programme officer level in a regional, national or international non-governmental organization;
    Excellent communication skills;
    Excellent writing skills;
    Experience in qualitative and/or quantitative research will be an advantage;
    Fluency in the main languages spoken in region; and
    Must be physically based in the regional capital town where applying.
    Knowledge of proposal writing, financial management/ budgeting will be an advantage;

    Note: The Project Officer will be based at the Secretariat in Nairobi.
    One of the Project Assistants will be based in Nairobi with frequent travels to Kwale County. The second Project Assistant will be based in Kisumu.

  • Deputy Director Physical Planning Physical Planning Assistant Physical Planning Officer Geospatial Data Management Survey Assistant

    Deputy Director Physical Planning Physical Planning Assistant Physical Planning Officer Geospatial Data Management Survey Assistant

    Job Responsibilities

    The Deputy Director of physical planning will be responsible to the Chief Officer Lands and Physical Planning for management and administration of the physical planning function;
    Implementing of the Physical Planning Act, (Cap 286) the Physical Planners Registration Act 1996 and Urban Areas And Cities Act No.13, 2011;
    Advise to the County Government on physical planning matters, formulation and review of national, regional and local physical development policies, guidelines and strategies;
    Developing, implementing, and evaluating the national spatial plan, reviewing and certifying, regional, county, metropolitan, urban, rural, techno-cities, resort cities and special economic zones physical development plans;
    Providing guidelines for regulating use of land, ensuring proper physical planning practice in towns, municipalities and other urban areas;
    Initiating research and innovation on urbanization strategies and policies and any other matters related to physical planning;
    Being the secretary to the county physical planning liaison committee;
    Preparing and implementing the performance targets work plans and contract, overseeing planning and budgeting for the department; and
    Mobilization of resources, managing, mentoring and developing staff.

    Requirements

    Have served as a Physical Planner or relevant field for a minimum period of five (5) years;
    Have a Bachelor’s degree in any of the following discipline:- Urban and Regional Planning, Urban Planning or Town Planning from a recognized institution;
    Master’s degree in any of the following disciplines:- Urban and Regional Planning, Urban Planning, Regional Planning, Town Planning, Transport Planning or Spatial Planning from a recognized institution will be an added advantage;
    Be a corporate member of Kenya Institute of Planners or Architectural Association of Kenya (Town Planning Chapter);
    Be registered by the Physical Planners Registration Board;
    Have a certificate in Strategic Leaders Development Programme (SLDP) lasting not less than six (6) weeks from a recognized institution;
    Have a certificate in computer application skills from a recognized institution;
    Demonstrate professional ability, high integrity and competence matched by a proper appreciation of the country’s socio economic development needs at the national, sectoral and local levels; and
    Demonstrate ability to interpret and apply the Physical Planning Act (Cap. 286) and other related statutes in line with the National vision and goals.

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  • Anti-Counterfeit Inspectors Driver

    Anti-Counterfeit Inspectors Driver

    Job Responsibilities
    An Anti-Counterfeit Inspector II will perform a variety of Enforcement duties of limited scope and complexity under appropriate guidance and supervision of Anti-Counterfeit Inspector I.The Anti-Counterfeit Inspector II is responsible to Anti-Counterfeit Inspector I for:-

    drafting charge sheets and filing cases in courts;
    ensuring safe custody of exhibits;
    investigating complaints from intellectual property rights owners;
    ensuring that witnesses attend court through witness summons;
    assisting in conducting prosecution of cases;
    taking part in compiling court files/cases;
    conducting raids on suspected counterfeit goods;
    entering, inspecting, seizing and detaining suspected counterfeit goods;
    carrying out follow ups on cases of complaints on counterfeit goods;
    sampling goods for testing and analysis;
    compiling reports on suspected counterfeit goods;
    entering goods into the inventory and transferring them into the counterfeit goods depot;
    perform any other duty as may be assigned

    Requirements
    For appointment to the grade of Anti-Counterfeit Inspector II, a person must have:-

    a Bachelor’s degree in Law, Criminology or related disciplines from a recognized institution;
    at least two (2) years working experience in litigation, criminology or law enforcement; and
    demonstrated administrative and professional competence in work performance
    Professional membership in the related fields above will be an added advantage

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  • County Drought Response Officer County Drought Resilience Officer Accountants Assistant County Data Analyst Supply Chain Assistant

    County Drought Response Officer County Drought Resilience Officer Accountants Assistant County Data Analyst Supply Chain Assistant

    Job Grade NDMA 4
    Job Responsibilities
    An officer at this level will be deployed at the County level and will report to the County Drought Coordinator.

    Ensuring that the design of the drought contingency planning and financing system at the County level is consistent with national and international best practices and subject to ongoing review and improvement, including through the integration of appropriate technologies;
    Coordinating the generation and publication of drought contingency plans at county level, and contribute to the production of a national drought contingency plan;
    Ensure that the content of these plans is widely understood by relevant stakeholders and accessible through a database;
    Determine the criteria for disbursement of contingency finance and produce relevant technical guidance and procedures;
    In collaboration with the County Drought Information Officer, maintain constant oversight of the drought status in the County and determine the level of response required; ensuring that applications for drought contingency finance are in line with the agreed criteria and guidelines;
    Developing monitoring and control mechanisms to ensure that county drought response activities are timely and appropriate, and that all accountability requirements for drought contingency finance are met; anddeveloping and implementing strategies for continuous capacity development of all those involved in the drought contingency planning and financing system at the county level, through the provision of training, development of manuals and guidelines, or other measures.

    Requirements
    For appointment to this grade an officer must have:-

    Served in the grade of Response Officer or in a comparable and relevant position in a large organization for a minimum period of three (3) years;
    Bachelor’s Degree in any of the following disciplines:- Range Science, Agriculture, Livestock, Economics or Sociology from a recognized institution;
    Master’s Degree in any of the following disciplines:- Range Science, Agriculture, Livestock or its equivalent from a recognized institution
    Certificate in Strategic Leadership lasting not less than six (6) weeks from a recognized institution;
    Certificate in Project Management from a recognized institution;
    Computer Literacy; and
    Demonstrated administrative and professional Proficiency in work performance and exhibited thorough understanding of national goals, policies, objectives and ability to relate them to proper management of the
    Drought Management Sector.

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  • Directors in the Board

    Directors in the Board

    The Board has five (5) vacancies for representatives of the following stakeholders group:—

    One Director representing Registered Women Organizations.
    One Director representing Professional Organizations.
    Two Directors representing Resident Organizations; of eit her gender.
    One Director representing Youth and People living with disability.

    We are therefore inviting applicants from nominees of the above stakeholders group.
    They MUST meet the following criteria:-

    Be literate and numerate to at least O level.
    Demonstrated experience and acumen in business or any profession for at least seven (7) years.
    Demonstrate participation in local development initiatives.
    Must attach nomination letter from the relevant stakeholders group, and
    Must comply with Chapter Six of the Constitution on Integrity – must attach copies of the following:-

    Certificate of good conduct from criminal investigation department (CID).
    Clearance Certificate from Accredited Reference Bureau.
    Clearance Certificate from the Higher Education Loans Board
    Tax Compliance Certificate from Kenya Revenue Authority.
    Clearance Certificate from the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission.

    NB: Suppliers and other Trading Associates of the company are not eligible for directorship positions of the company.

  • Volunteer Graduate Assistants

    Volunteer Graduate Assistants

    State Department of Early Learning and Basic Education
    Recruitment of Volunteer Graduate Assistants Cohort Five under the G-United National Volunteer Programme, Ministry of Education
    G-United is a National Volunteer Programme initiated by the Presidency in 2014 and implemented by the Ministry of Education.
    The Ministry of Education seeks to recruit a total of 1,600 young Kenyan graduates to join the fifth cohort of Kenya’s G-United National Volunteer Programme.
    The programme targets recent Kenyan university graduates aged 21 -30 years old to serve as volunteers in communities outside their home counties for a period of 9 months.
    They will undertake a week-long training which includes professional skills training, and subsequently be deployed to serve in the counties.
    G-United is looking for self-driven, hardworking and passionate Kenyan graduates to experience life in a new county and become a generation of leaders and change-makers.
    Volunteers become ‘Education Ambassadors’ who provide remedial education support to young learners in primary schools and contribute to the improvement of the quality of education in Kenya. In addition to this, G-United volunteers are encouraged to initiate social community projects of their choice within the local communities, which helps improve the quality of living. For their upkeep, volunteers receive a monthly stipend Kshs 6,000, along with NHIF cover during the service.
    The purpose of this letter is to request you to deliver this information to the public through posters, community forums and any other relevant platform.
    THERE ARE NO APPLICATION FEES CHARGED to take part in this recruitment process.

  • Planners Internships Valuers Internships Land Surveyor Internships Building Inspector Internships

    Planners Internships Valuers Internships Land Surveyor Internships Building Inspector Internships

    Planners Internship Requirements
    For appointment to this position an intern must have the following minimum requirements;

    Be a Kenyan citizen;
    Possess a Bachelor’s in Urban and Regional Planning, Urban Planning or Town
    Planning from a recognized institution or any other equivalent and relevant qualification from a recognized institution;

    Internship Period – Twelve (12) months
     

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  • Clerical Officer Driver Support Staff Senior Support Staff

    Clerical Officer Driver Support Staff Senior Support Staff

    JOB GROUP ‘F’
    ADVERT NO.15/2018
    Job Requirements
    For appointment to this grade an officer must

    Be a serving officer in the Public Service;
    Have a Kenyan Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) Mean Grade C- (Minus) or its equivalent qualification; and
    Have a Certificate in computer applications skills from a recognized institution.

    Responsibilities

    Collecting statistical records
    Carrying out transactions related to accounts or personnel information
    Filing receipts
    Receiving, filing and dispatching correspondences;
    Preparing Pay Change Advices (PCAs);
    Preparing initial documents for issuance of stores;
    Photocopying and scanning documents;
    Checking general office cleaning; and
    Keeping safe custody of equipment, documents and records

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  • HR & Administration Manager Finance & Accounts Manager Accountant Senior Anti-Counterfeit Inspectors

    HR & Administration Manager Finance & Accounts Manager Accountant Senior Anti-Counterfeit Inspectors

    Job Reference: ACA/MHRA/3
    Job Responsibilities
    The Manager, Human Resource and Administration and is responsible to the Deputy Director Corporate Services for:-

    Supervising all staff in the division;
    Developing and reviewing on a continuous basis the training policies for staff to ensure relevance and adherence to the laid down official policies and guidelines;
    Coordinating recruitments, appointments and promotions exercises;
    Upholding staff discipline and secretary to the disciplinary committee
    Establishing and maintaining a registry for proper storage of the Agency’s documentation and files;
    Formulating and reviewing on continuous basis terms and conditions of service;
    Establishing and ensure proper management staff retirement benefits Scheme;
    Developing and implementing an effective and transparent performance management policy;
    Coordinating staff performance appraisals;
    Developing and implementing succession plans;
    Coordinating transport activities for the Agency both internal and overseas;
    Performing any other duty as may be assigned by the management.

    Requirements
    For appointment to the grade of Manager, Human Resource and Administration a person must have:

    Master’s degree in Human Resource Management or its equivalent from a recognized institution;
    Postgraduate Diploma in Personnel/Human Resource Management or its equivalent from a recognized institution;
    Bachelor of Arts degree in Social Sciences (Sociology, Economics, Public/Business Administration, Commerce) or its equivalent from a recognized institution;
    at least ten (10) years working experience, five (5) of which must have been at a managerial level in Human Resource and Administration;
    Membership of IHRM professional body in good standing;
    Strategic leadership course not lasting less than four (4) weeks;
    Must have a valid practicing certificate from Institute of Human Resource Management.

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  • Finance Manager Procurement Manager

    Finance Manager Procurement Manager

    Job Description
    Reports to the Managing Director and supervises/oversees Accountants.
    REPRESENTATIVE TASKS

    Prepare and implement KIMAWASCO’s financial strategy in line with the company’s strategic goals
    Compile KIMAWASCO’s budget and prepare financial performance reports for presentation to the board.
    Establish and implement sound financial policies, procedures and systems to sustain KIMAWASCO’s financial operations.
    Identify financial risks, and develop and implement controls to minimize risks.
    Advise management and the board on financial matters to enhance decision making.
    Manage KIMAWASCO’s cash flow efficiently to ensure an optimal liquidity position
    Advise on the financial viability of proposed investments to ensure return on investment
    Manage acquisition, disbursement and accounting of financial resources in compliance with laid down accounting standards.
    Ensure KIMAWASCO complies with all the legal, regulatory and audit requirements
    Coordinate external audit activities
    Mentor, coach and provide leadership to the finance team for improved service delivery

    KEY SKILLS
    Analytical, Planning, Reporting, Problem Solving, Interpersonal, Communication, Managerial, Negotiation, Computer literacy.
    PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES
    Customer focus, Efficiency and effectiveness, Team player, Integrity, Innovative, Strong initiative, Professional.
    QUALIFICATIONS

    Bachelors of commerce in accounting/finance or equivalent
    CPA(K)/ACCA/CFA
    Member of ICPAK

    TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT
    Five(5) Year renewable contract subject to satisfactory performance by the Board of Directors.

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