Job Description
Advert for the Position of Pilots
Applications are invited for suitable candidates for the position of Captain and Co-pilot with ratings of EMB120
The minimum hours requirements for the position are as follows:
PIC Total hours – 3,000hrs
Command time -100hrs on type
Co-pilot total 850 hrs On type – 50 hrs
Interested candidates who meet the above requirements should submit their applications not later than 14th April 2018, by email address below.
Website: Website
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Pilots
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Wash Infrastructure Specialist (Kitui And Makueni Counties)
Summary of Primary Duties
The WASH Infrastructure Specialist will support the Water / Sanitation Advisor to manage WASH infrastructure activities in the designated duty counties by providing quality assurance and quality control for the design and construction of small to medium scale WASH infrastructure, which are to be in compliance with USAID and Government of Kenya environmental and construction codes, reporting, and management requirements.
The Specialist will also monitor the performance and activities of the Engineer’s Representative for larger scale water infrastructure projects.
Essential DutiesDirectly oversee WASH infrastructure projects and activities led by sub-contractors in the designated duty counties with majority of time spent in the field;
Support production of Requests for Proposals/ Requests for Quotations/ Bills of Quantities (RFPs/RFQs/BOQs) and provide inputs on WASH infrastructure site selection, surveys and designs, specifications, deliverables and evaluation criteria;
Participate in bid evaluation committees to select qualified construction firms (sub-contractors) or vendors for equipment and materials;
Ensure timely completion of infrastructure activities in compliance with the contract requirements, (specifications, drawings, environmental monitoring and contractual conditions), USAID rules and regulations and DAI policies;
Liaise and coordinate with County-based Government water/sanitation, education and health staff and beneficiary communities;
Provide guidance on water supply and sanitation infrastructure design and construction to Water Service Providers (WSP);
Provide guidance and inputs to the KIWASH team regarding infrastructure activities;
Regular and timely inputs into KIWASH weekly, quarterly, and annual reports, as well as annual work plan;
Monitor the performance and activities of the Engineer’s Representative on larger scale water infrastructure projects;
Other tasks as required by supervisor.Supervisory Responsibilities: No supervisory responsibilities.
Qualifications8+ years of experience designing and implementing WASH-related programs and/or water resources management at it pertains to water and sanitation services in Kenya;
Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering or a related area;
Conversant with Government of Kenya environmental and construction codes required;
Experience in working on community-based water supply and sanitation program implementation essential;
Familiarity with USAID environmental and construction codes, reporting and management requirements preferred;
Knowledge and experience working on Kenyan water supply and sanitation issues in a devolved setting;
English language written and verbal fluency.Base of Operations: Kitui or Makueni with frequent travel within those counties.
Reporting: The WASH Infrastructure Specialist will report to the Water / Sanitation Advisor based in Nairobi. -
Travel Desk Agent IT Officer Web Developers Group Chief Internal Auditor Economics Lead Nri Officer
Job Purpose:
Reporting to the Head of Financial Markets, the position holder will be responsible for canvassing and mobilising Non-Resident Indian (NRI) and Offshore deposit customers to SBM Indian Operations. He/she will be proactively contacting NRI’s/Persons of Indian Origin (PIO), Overseas Citizens of India (OCI) card holders and Foreign Portfolio Investment (FPI) customers for opening and transacting NRI deposits to SBM Indian Operations.
Key Responsibilities:Build the FPI & Non-Residential Deposits (NR) business for SBM Indian operations
Cross-Sell Custody, Investments and other products to the FPI & NRI Customers in view of generating fee income to the Bank
Liaise with local companies and other overseas entities for offshore customer acquisition (both FPI & NRI)
Engage in continuous relationship with International Banking & Private Wealth, for generating NRI/Offshore liability business for both Mauritius & Indian Operations
Maintain effective relationships with existing and new customers with highest level of customer service
Ensure adherence to internal policies, KYC & AML norms for all new customers, remittances and transactions
Accountable for monitoring and record keeping of sales figures for presentation to Senior ManagementQualifications, Experience & Skills:
A University degree in Banking, Financial Management or any related field
Postgraduate qualifications will constitute a definite advantage
2 years’ experience in the Financial Sector or any relevant areas
Experience in Financial Investments and Markets locally and globally
Strong knowledge of related laws and regulations pertaining to Reserve Bank of India (RBI) & Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI)
Adaptable to multicultural work environment
Excellent communication and mediation skillsKindly note:
All applications will be dealt with in strict confidence.
Please favour online application.
The Group reserves the right to call only the best candidates for interview and not to fill this position following this advertisement.
SBM is an equal opportunity employer.
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Construction Supervisors
Job Details
The Kenya Integrated Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene (KIWASH) Project is a five-year, USAID-funded project to improve lives and health through the development and management of sustainable water, sanitation, and hygiene services in Kenya.
Its purpose is to institutionalize catalytic models of sustainable service delivery for accelerated water and sanitation access in nine target counties and to improve complementary hygiene behaviors.
The overall Project target is to enable one million people to gain access to improved WASH services.
KIWASH has identified the need for Construction Supervisors to carry out construction supervision of civil and electro-mechanical contracts for the improvement and expansion of water supply projects in the nine Project counties, i.e. Busia, Kakamega, Kisumu, Kitui, Makueni, Migori, Nairobi, Nyamira and Siaya.
The services of the Supervisors are required for between 2 and 6 months.
*The position is open to Kenyan Nationals only.*
Summary of Primary DutiesTo ensure that all the construction activities are conducted in accordance with KIWASH construction quality assurance and quality control requirements and USAID and Government of Kenya (GOK) environmental requirements;
Ensure that the works are adequately supervised and monitored during the period of implementation.Responsibilities
Review all the Contractor’s materials submissions and method statements to ensure compliance with the contract documents (BOQ’s, specifications, drawings);
Conduct site supervision and monitor progress against the agreed construction program;
Visit active sites on a daily basis, (announced and unannounced), and at all key construction stages, to ensure that the works are executed as per the design, specifications and contracts;
Liaise with the assigned County Government water officer; community representatives and project steering committee as appropriate to ensure that way leaves, rights of way and other issues are resolved in good time to minimize delays in contract completion;
Keep accurate records and track the construction costs to ensure the cost is within limits by minimizing variations to ensure that the contract sum is not exceeded;
Deal with emerging issues involving design changes to conform to site conditions and to ensure there are no construction delays;
Analyze interim payment certificates submitted by the contractors and make recommendations for payments;
Attend and minute the on-site construction meeting and weekly or monthly site meetings.Requirements
EngineersUniversity degree in civil engineering, at Bachelor’s level;
At least 5 years of practical experience in construction supervision & construction management of water infrastructure in Kenya or equivalent civil works construction management guide;
Ability to meet tight deadlines and willingness to travel extensively in the assigned counties.
Ability to prepare concise and accurate reports and documents in English.Engineering Technicians
At least an Ordinary Diploma in civil or water engineering: (Those with Higher National Diploma will have added advantage);
At least 8 years of practical experience in construction supervision & construction management of water infrastructure in Kenya using FIDIC or equivalent civil works construction management guide;
Ability to meet tight deadlines and willingness to travel extensively in the assigned counties.
Ability to prepare concise and accurate reports and documents in English.Supervisory Responsibilities: None
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Recruiter
Do you thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment? Are you super-organized and detail-oriented? Do you enjoy meeting new people? If so, read on…
In this highly visible role, you will have the opportunity to join an amazing, robust, and agile team responsible for supporting our world-class Talent Acquisition function. As part of the larger HR organization, the Recruiter will act as the opportunity builder and uphold our Co-op Bank culture by providing an exceptional experience to both our internal business partners and prospective employees/candidates alike. We have an exciting, high performance culture and if you are results driven, a self-starter, and ready to “Think different,” this is your opportunity to join us. We are looking for a Recruiter with full-cycle recruiting experience, from talent sourcing and attracting candidates to interviewing and hiring great employees.
Reporting to Head – Resourcing & Talent Management, the candidate will be responsible for supporting the Talent Acquisition function of the Bank specifically with the focus on recruitments and agile talent acquisition initiatives. They must be able to successfully manage, prioritize and close searches against a timeline and have experience setting benchmarks, metrics and understand how to prioritize to hit all customer SLAs. They will draw on extensive knowledge of Talent Acquisition and functional areas of the business, forging dynamic relationships with business leaders, hiring managers and HR Business Partners. They have a reputation for being exceptional at candidate generation, client management and organization.
The Role
The successful jobholder will be expected to:Prepare and implement strategies using multiple sourcing techniques including online database, employee referrals, internal databases, associate networks, etc to attract the highest quality of candidates and build a consistent candidate pool.
Create effective sourcing strategies, build lasting relationships with potential candidates, provide exceptional candidate experience and secure great talent in a very dynamic and competitive market.
Partner with hiring teams to build effective sourcing, assessments and closing approaches with an ability to manage customer expectations through a deep understanding of return on investment.
Interview candidates within the framework of the position specification. Possess strong ability to screen, interview and prepare a candidate interview slate within an appropriate and consistent timeline as well as adherence to all employment laws and company policies.
Build and maintain a network of potential candidates through pro-active market research and on-going relationship management, conduct in-depth interviews of potential candidates, demonstrating ability to anticipate hiring manager preferences through high interview-to-offer; and offer-to-accept ratios.
Utilize multiple candidate data points collected through engagement and interviewing to help influence and guide hiring decisions.
Participate in special projects/recruiting initiatives, including assessment of best practices in interviewing techniques, leveraging of internal sources of talent and identification of top performers for senior level openings.
Improve organization attractiveness by recommending new policies and practices; monitoring job offers and compensation practices; emphasizing benefits and perks.
Drive a consistent on-boarding experience for purposes of enhancing staff productivity for new hires by ensuring positive candidate experience throughout the hiring process.
Provide reporting on key sourcing and recruiting metrics by, analyzing and summarizing data and trends relating to hiring source and other recruiting related statistics and information for continuous improvement.Skills, Competencies and Experience
The successful jobholder will be required to possess the following qualifications: –Bachelor’s Degree in a Business related field coupled with a Professional qualification in Human Resources.
5 Years’ progressive recruiting experience including sourcing and full life cycle recruiting experience within a high volume, fast paced and customer-focused work environment.
Ability to organize skills assessment centers ( In tray activities, work samples, psychometric and EQ tests)
Must be able to understand how to recruit passive candidates and possess the mentality to “profile people and gauge chemistry of candidates for fit and understand their motivation” rather than sell a role.
Experience building and utilizing a variety of staffing plans and recruiting tools and strategies.
Strong client focus and commitment to continuous improvement, ability to pro-actively network and establish effective working relationships, continuously seek new sourcing options and develop creative approaches to delivering candidates to hiring managers.
Ability to execute recruiting strategy, including employer promotion in the market place, candidate management and interview process management.
Possess strong analytical skills with ability to create, measure and scale the right workflow between candidates, hiring managers and the rest of the Recruiting Team.
Highest levels of professionalism and integrity
Exceptional problem solving and ability to prioritize their time, demonstrate pushback and a sense of urgency as well as understand the value of providing amazing customer experience.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, ability to exercise tact, discretion and the initiative to efficiently meet the demands of multiple internal and external customers.
Ability to work independently, execute multiple tasks simultaneously, and cut through ambiguity.
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Corporate Sales Dealer Application & Infrastructure Security
Ref No CSD/FSD/2017
Are you looking for an employer who promotes individual excellence and mutual respect in a team-driven culture with a key focus on social empowerment? The Co-operative Bank of Kenya, “The Kingdom Bank” is the place for those looking to new horizons.
This position presents you with the opportunity to grow and develop an exciting career that will allow you to utilize your knowledge of the treasury function, the financial sector, banking services, capital markets and all key relevant stakeholders.
The role holder will be responsible for effective delivery of the full range of corporate foreign exchange products to customers with a view to growing revenues and maintain continuous engagements to create synergies and wider product reach.
ResponsibilitiesSupport the Head, Corporate Sales to ensure efficient and effective delivery of the full range of treasury products and services.
Key focus will be to grow foreign exchange transactions from corporate clients and increase the banks penetration of business units by both retention and acquisition of new relationships.
Actively contribute to improvements in quality/efficiency of treasury products delivery process and support product development and sales initiatives by other business units.
Assist in developing and maintaining client visits with relationship managers and follow up on reported action points.
Continuously engage the larger business divisions and build a network of relationships across all economic sectors.
Deliver market information and insight to customers via daily briefs delivered by email, text message etc.
Ensure service excellence to both internal and external customers.
Maintain professionalism while working within the banks risk guidelines and matrices.Requirements
A Bachelor’s degree in a business related field. MBA and ACI Dealing certificates will be an added advantage.
Hands on banking experience for a period of not less 3 years, with at least a minimum of 2 year in Corporate Relationship Management or Treasury sales.
Excellent knowledge of treasury products with a thorough knowledge of end to end processes for treasury products and services.
Market Knowledge of local and international events and their likely impact on currency and interest rates.
A good knowledge of other bank’s products and services, the financial sector, banking services, capital markets and key relevant stakeholder organizations.
Excellent analytical & presentation skills.
Self-motivated, team player with an outgoing Personality.
Ability to work under pressure and meet challenging targets.
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Manager – Carrier Technical Support Business Development Manager – Mobile Financial Services (Mfs) Business Intelligence Manager – Mobile Financial Services (Mfs) Head of Trade Marketing
Reporting to: Deputy CTO
Band: 4.1
Department: Technology Division
Role Purpose:
To be the key coordinator of Carrier Services Projects and Faults management cycle within Technology Division for all carrier customers.This involves coordinating all Carrier surveys and implementations (to ensure they are delivered as per SLA with Technology), developing improvement plans for problematic links and service inventory documentation in order to meet customer service level requirement while delivering serving excellence.
Key Duties and ResponsibilitiesCoordinate all Carrier Service Implementation requirements end to end within Technology Division (From feasibility to implementation and handover process)
Create and update inventory of Carrier customers link (all details including service designs)
Coordination with Technology Fault Mgmt. teams: Enterprise Technical support (ETS) , Network Management Center (NMC) and Operations&
Maintenance (O&M) to ensure all customer complaints are attended to and resolved within SLA. Mediate in case of delays by either party and thus reduce TTR.
Reduce customer churn due to technical faults – target 5% of Carrier customers (15 services) per quarter.
Prepare overall weekly, monthly and quarterly Fault Management reports for ETS & NMC
Prepare reports of achievements against targets, and recommendations for improvement based on Projects (Surveys and Implementations) and Faults.
Documentation of all customer setups (all service activation Documents, Service Design Diagrams provided during Handover of services) and have the ETS and NMC teams fully understand end to end setup details for all customer links.
Develop and document Improvement plans for problematic links.
Projects and Services Review meetings with Carrier Services on weekly basis & monthly basis
Complete trainings on schedule internal trainings and staff development program.Academic/ Professional Qualifications
BSC degree in IT, Computer Science, Engineering, Telecommunications or any-related technical degree from a recognized institution.
2-3 years and above experience in a senior support role within the telecommunication industry.
Professional Knowledge
Experience with managing Enterprise and Wholesale customers’ expectations including project and Fault management
Problem solving, troubleshooting and analytical thinking
Ability to multi-task in a high pressured, time critical environment.Professional Skills:
Planning ,organizing and pro-active approach
Team-work, communication and co-operation
Self-motivated person able to work under minimum supervision
Customer focused ,Team player, Efficient and results oriented
Willing to work a flexible schedule to meet 24/7 business requirementsThis position is open to Kenyan citizens only. If you are up to the challenge & fit the required profile, please apply highlighting how your qualifications, experience and career aspirations match the requirements for this position.
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Manager Aeronautical Information Services Manager Engineering Services Senior Human Capital Officer – Training And Development Human Capital Officer I (Planning And Recruitment)
SERVICES – KCAASCALE 5 (REF: ANS/AIS/01/18)
Department: Aeronautical Information Services/MAP
Reports To: Director Air Navigation Services (DANS)
Job Purpose
To develop and establish an AIS/MAP System for the effective implementation of the relevant ICAO Standards and National Regulations.
Scope of work / duties / responsibilitiesDeveloping and implementing policies and procedures.
Preparing and implementing annual work plans and budgets.
Investigating operational complaints and irregularities within the department and collaborating in the investigation of incidents and breaches of aviation regulations and procedures.
Developing job description and ensuring optimal utilization of staff in the department.
Conducting regular performance reviews of staff to determine training and development needs and ensuring the highest standards of performance in the department.
Recommending changes in personnel, equipment, communication, space and operating positions, including the evaluation, development and research of new systems and equipment.
Preparing and implementing the department’s operational plans and budgets to achieve targets in line with the KCAA strategy.
Liaising with the planning and development team to identify improvements to the AIS/MAP system.
Liaising closely with Internal Audit to ensure good governance practices in the department.
Maintaining close coordination with AIS/MAP service users and other departments as may be necessary.
Initiating actions to implement the regulations, standards and recommendations specified in national, regional and ICAO AIS/MAP plans, including quality management systems and safety management systems to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements.
Performing any other duty as may be assigned by Director Air Navigation Services.Qualifications
A Masters degree in an aviation related field from a recognized University.
A Bachelor degree in Geographical Information Systems, Geography, survey and Aviation related field.
Certificates in Aeronautical Information Services from an ICAO recognised training institution.
Certificate in Aeronautical Cartography from an ICAO recognized training institution.
Training in Management and Leadership.Experience
5 years’ experience in a senior position related to Aeronautical Information Services.
Proven experience for financial and people management.Knowledge and skills
Extensive knowledge of the Kenya Civil Aviation Regulations and ICAO standards
Working Knowledge of International Air Law
Practical knowledge of Aeronautical Information/ MAP procedures,
Knowledge of trends in the Aviation Industry.
Ability to manage crises by directing recourses appropriately.
Good written and verbal communication skills.
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Chief of Party – Kenya Irrigation Project Finance Director – Kenya Irrigation Project Monitoring and Evaluation Specialist, Kenya Irrigation Project
Project Description:
Kenya Irrigation Project is a 5-year $14M-$18M project funded by the USDA Food for Progress Program. The project will work closely with the National Irrigation Board and act as a steward of USDA funds to design and construct small and medium sized irrigation projects that demonstrate a strong potential for expanding agricultural production and trade.
Position Summary and Primary Responsibilities:
The Chief of Party (COP) will provide strategic vision, overall leadership and technical direction to the project. The COP will ensure the project is planned and executed with quality, accountability and measurable impact. The COP will be the primary liaison with USDA and other donor partners, as necessary, and will manage project staff and implementing partners to ensure proper reporting, financial management, and compliance. The COP is expected to coordinate with government and other stakeholders to ensure that activities complement ongoing initiatives and adhere to country and global standards. The position will be based in Nairobi, Kenya with frequent travel to other field sites.
Primary responsibilities of the position include but are not limited to the following:Provide strategic leadership to the design and implementation of the project activities and oversees program planning, monitoring, reporting evaluation and overall learning
Oversee project finances, planning, administration, compliance, reporting, and monitoring and evaluation;
Ensure successful project implementation and achievement of results on time and within budget;
Manage relationship with implementing partners.
Ensure optimal use of human, financial, and physical resources to successfully meet project milestones, objectives, deliverables and targets.
Oversee and coordinate the successful completion of planning and budgeting requirements of the project.
Ensure mechanisms are in place to monitor the implementation of projects, including progress toward achieving objectives and targets with high-quality and on-time performance;
Ensure timely, high-quality and complete submission of work plans, quarterly and annual reports, financial reports, and any other reports required by the donor;
Ensure that all activities are undertaken in full compliance with Land O’Lakes’ standard operating procedures, and USDA policies and regulations, and national policies and laws;
Ensure documentation and dissemination of findings, impact, innovations, and lessons learned;
Represent project both internally and externally to other donors, stakeholders, implementing partners and government counterparts.
Ensure gender equality approaches are integrated into programming; implement an engendered design, identifying learnings on a regular basis, refining the design as needed to improve gender equality across project activities.
Promote sustainability of project activities with effective networking, linkages to other programs, capacity building of project staff, and institutional strengthening of implementing partners and community-based organizations.
Create a collaborative organizational culture and facilitate exchange of knowledge for cross-organizational learning.
Encourage learning and knowledge sharing as an essential part of doing business and ensure employees own their own learning;
Ensure important decisions are recorded, and easily available for retrieval thus making it employees’ responsibility to share the learning; and
Ensure tools for learning, such as blogs, articles, social media, brochures, coaching, training, etc. are in place. Encourage employees’ enrollment in relevant social networks and communities of practice.Reporting & Supervision:
The Chief of Party reports to the Program Director – Africa and supervises, mentors and develops technical leads.
Required Skills and Qualifications:Master’s degree in international development, business administration, economics, social sciences, agriculture, or a closely related field is required.
10 + years’ experience designing, implementing and managing large, complex projects involving multiple partners, in/for developing countries, of which at least five years has been spent in the position of CoP, Deputy CoP or a similar role of a large development program of equivalent size and scope.
Strong leadership, communication and interpersonal skills, including proven ability to develop and communicate a common vision among diverse partners and lead a multi-disciplinary team.
Strong leadership qualities and depth and breadth of technical and management expertise in agriculture programming.
Experience in systems strengthening, capacity building, service delivery, and quality improvement is highly desirable.
At least two years of experience living or working in a developing country required;
Demonstrated ability to create and maintain effective working relations with host country government personnel, stakeholders, NGO partners, and international donor agencies.
Strong interpersonal, writing and oral presentation skills in English.
Ability to work independently and manage a high volume work flow
Relevant computer software skills (including, at a minimum, the standard applications in MS Office).Desired Skills and Qualifications:
Experience living and working in Kenya is preferred;
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Assistant Communication Manager
Responsible for overseeing all marketing and communication functions.
ResponsibilitiesEffective resource and budgeting utilization in the Marketing & Communication function.
Cascading departmental programmes and initiatives and customising them to suit the local environment
Liaising with the Regional Coordinator and Technical heads in the Region so as to ensure support in delivering the Department’s mandate in the region
Liaising with Chief Manager – PR & C on all matters related to Media Relations in Southern Region including preparing articles and press releases for the media; ensuring protection of Authority brand; establishing working relationships within the press and publicity community; plan and oversee press events; detect public relations issues as they emerge and address them directly; research and write briefing materials.Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Journalism/ Marketing/ Public Relations/Media Studies/ Communications or a related field
Professional Membership in MSK/CIM/PRSK Relevant work experience required
Minimum of five (5) years’ relevant working experience in a communication team, especially in a large organization.
Additional experience in the mainstream media will be an added advantage Skills required
Excellent writing, editing and proofreading skills as well as journalistic ability
Good interpersonal and relationship building skills
Media relations
Creative ability to devise communication strategies
Strong public speaking skills
Writing skills.