Job Qualification: criteria in MBA/MSc/MA , PhD/Fellowship

Lecturer – Pharmacognosy – Re-Advertisement Lecturer – Ear, Nose & Throat(ENT) Surgeon – Re-Advertisement Lecturer – Psychiatry

Duties and Responsibilities

Adherence to the teaching requirements as per the curriculum.
Administration of Continuous Assessments Tests.
Examination Setting, Administration & Marking.

Requirements

Education, Skills and Experience
Must Have:

An earned PhD or equivalent degree qualification

OR

A Master’s degree qualification in Pharmacognosy, Phytochemistry or Natural Medicine from recognized/accredited university (for special cases outlined on MKU teaching staff appointments and promotions guidelines, 2020);
At least 7 years teaching experience at a University, 4 of which should be as a Lecturer.
At least three (3) years of teaching/research experience at the university level as a Lecturer/Research Fellow;
Accumulated at least 32 equivalent publication points as a Lecturer/Research Fellow of which 24 should be from refereed scholarly journals;
Supervised at least three (3) postgraduate students to completion and attracted research funds as a Lecturer/Research Fellow.
Been registered by the relevant Professional Body (where applicable)

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October 29, 2024
Research Fellow- Climate Information Services Specialist Finance Intern

Job Description

Contribute in designing and implementation of digitally enabled and participatory agro-climate services by leveraging the previous expertise of the Alliance in Africa and other regions. This will require first understanding the different approaches to climate services at Alliance and elsewhere, documenting the needs of partners and users, and designing project activities that address those needs and build on previous work.
Advance the area of agro-climate services for the Alliance in Africa, ensuring timely delivery of project outputs, and contributing to coordinating activities across relevant projects.
Guarantee an effective, efficient, and responsible development and deployment of climate-informed advisory services and develop and test innovative ideas that leverage digital technologies to scale CIS.
Engage in bilateral fundraising activities in the area of agro-climate services.
Design and implement training workshops to colleagues and project partners, including for building climate literacy, developing better forecast systems, amongst others.
Continue to build and nurture key partnerships in Africa with key partners including Meteorological Services, Digital Partners, Farmer Organizations, and other CGIAR centers.
Contribute to technical discussions with partners and develop roadmaps for CIS activity implementation.
Coordinate activities internally at the Alliance and CGIAR, and stay up to date on activities of key partners (e.g., IRI), as well as on new methods and approaches to CIS
Contribute and lead reporting, and scientific paper writing.

Requirements

PhD/Masters level studies (on agriculture, climate sciences, agrometeorology, or related fields), and demonstrated experience of at least 2 years (for PhD) or 5 years (for Masters) working in the field of CIS.
Extensive experience, training, and knowledge in agrometeorology, climate science, and/or climate services for agriculture.
Experience in the design and application of participatory methods for CIS needs assessment, and CIS design and implementation at the field scale.
Experience in designing and deploying CIS systems either through participatory, or digital means, or both. Working knowledge of seasonal forecast tools such as NextGen is a plus.
Extensive experience of handling and processing gridded weather and climate data.
Experience working with partners from academia, NGOs, CGIAR centers, and meteorological services
Knowledge and experience on climate prediction and/or on the use of climate predictions to inform decision making.
Excellent oral and written communication skills in English. French would be a plus.
Demonstrated ability to coordinate multi-disciplinary efforts and work with stakeholders (both internally and externally) with emphasis in CIS
Experience working in an international context and interacting with stakeholders across disciplines and (desirably) countries.

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October 29, 2024
Research Scientist Intern -Artificial Intelligence

IBM Research Africa is looking for a Ph.D-level intern to join their AI research group which is exploring foundational models and anomalous pattern detection techniques. Foundational models are flexible, re-useable models that can be applied to many downstream tasks. These models are set to replace the task-specific models that have been in place for the past decade. AI Researchers at the Africa lab are studying the inner representation space of these large models to better measure the quality of generated content.
Required Technical and Professional Expertise
Applicants Should Meet The Following Criteria:

Currently enrolled in a Ph.D program from an accredited university in quantitative fields such as Computer Science, Machine Learning, Statistics, Physics, Information Systems
Demonstrable interest in anomalous pattern detection and foundational model applications
4 years coding experience with scientific Python stack (numpy, scipy, pandas, matplotlib, etc.)
Availability to relocate to Nairobi, Kenya for the duration of the internship

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October 29, 2024
Lecturer – Actuarial Science – 4 Positions Lecturer – Water and Sanitation – 2 Positions Lecturer – Environmental Microbiology – 2 Positions Lecturer – Environmental Health Epidemiology – 2 Positions Lecturer – Occupation Health and Safety – 2 Positions Lecturer – Toxicology – 2 Positions Lecturer – Medical Surgical Nursing – 2 Positions Lecturer – Midwifery – 2 Positions Lecturer – Community Health Nursing – 2 Positions Lecturer – Nursing Education Leadership Management and Research – 2 Positions Lecturer – Rangeland Resource Management Lecturer – Crop Science Lecturer – Soil Science Lecturer – Animal Science Lecturer – Agricultural Education and Rural Development Lecturer – Environmental Sciences Lecturer – Development Studies – 4 Positions

Ref: MUT1/12/2023
Requirements for the position of part-time Lecturer

An earned PhD or equivalent degree qualification (or a Master’s degree qualification in special cases) in the relevant field from an accredited and recognized university; and be registered or registrable with the relevant professional body (where applicable);

OR

Have a Master’s degree in the relevant field from accredited and recognized university with at least one (1) year teaching experience at University level;

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Applicants MUST submit six (6) copies of applications with detailed curriculum vitae, copies of certificates, e-mail address, and telephone contact to the address below. The deadline for submitting application is Monday, 30th January, 2023 at 5.00 p.m. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification.Applications clearly sealed and marked on the envelope “application for the position of specific area applying for” should be sent to the undersigned. Besides, applicants should send a soft copy of the application to jobapplication@mut.ac.keThe Vice Chancellor
Murang’a University of Technology
P. O. Box 75 – 10200,
MURANG’A.

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jobapplication@mut.ac.ke

October 29, 2024
Technical Director – Refugee Teacher Professional Development System Support in Kenya Project Director – Refugee Teacher Professional Development System Support in Kenya

The Technical Director will oversee technical design, implementation, and monitoring of all activities across a consortium of partners. The Technical Director will work closely with implementing partners to adapt activities across regions while coordinating with external stakeholders to ensure that activities complement other initiatives. He or she will have a major focus on supporting implementing partners to deliver services on time, on budget, and with a high degree of quality and fidelity. The Technical Director will lead a technical steering committee that sets technical and strategic direction for the project, oversee a team of technical specialists, and at times serve as the Project Director. He or she will foster positive relationships with donors, government officials, UN agencies, implementing partners, and other stakeholders.
Job Description:

Ensure that program activities are responsive to the needs and priorities of refugee teachers, head teachers, parents and learners, and align with the national vision and strategy for teacher education and professional development.
Oversee design and implementation of TPD activities that exemplify best practices and pedagogies for children and youth who are displaced, that foster inclusion, wellbeing and use of innovative play-based pedagogies to support the use of Kenya’s competency-based curriculum in refugee hosting communities.
Oversee a team of senior technical experts. Ensure clear roles and responsibilities and lines of communication are maintained among team members, and that deadlines are met consistently.
Work with the MEL team and other technical experts to develop and oversee the Activity Monitoring, Evaluation & Learning Plan.
Lead the development and implementation of technical strategies, resources and approaches necessary to meet project objectives, developing workplans and aligning teacher professional development with the academic year, leveraging teacher education cycles in Kenya.
Lead and/or contribute to the development of high-quality work plans, quarterly and annual reports, financial reports, and any other reports.
Identify synergies with other donor funded activities and local initiatives to increase project impact and sustainability.
Identify technical assistance needs and resources for project staff, partners, government counterparts and beneficiaries. Coordinate technical assistance provision from the home office and other experts.
Promote sustainability of the project activities through linkages to other programs, integration with national TPD systems, tools and materials, and capacity building of project staff and local stakeholders.
Coordinate with partners, government counterparts and other stakeholders to achieve project objectives.
Represent the project in technical meetings, conferences, and coordination platforms.
Act in place of the Project Director when needed.

Minimum Requirements:

Master’s degree in international development, economics, education, or a related field. Ph.D. preferred.
At least ten years of experience supporting education projects in developing contexts.
At least five years of progressively more responsible supervisory experience that involves direct leadership as well as oversight and evaluation of staff performance.
Previous experience leading comprehensive teacher professional development activities in low resource or fragile environments.
Strong understanding of inclusion, MHPSS / SEL, and play-based learning.
Familiarity with the challenges faced by refugee learners and refugee teachers in Kenya.
Familiarity with the current parallel refugee education system in Kenya and recent policies aimed at greater refugee integration.
Familiarity with Kenya’s Competency Based Curriculum.
Previous experience working with the Kenyan Ministry of Education or Teacher Service Commission.
Strong understanding of monitoring, evaluation, and learning (MEL) activities and experience working with MEL counterparts to measure, learn from and adapt programming.
Previous experience providing technical leadership within a consortium.
Experience managing large scale activities including conducting strategic planning, work planning, contingency planning and report writing.
Fluency in English required.

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October 29, 2024
Senior Procurement Officer, Grade 13 Procurement Officer, Grade 12 Senior Assistant Procurement Officer I, Grade 11 Senior Assistant Procurement Officer II, Grade 10 Procurement Assistant I, Grade 9 Procurement Assistant II, Grade 8 Procurement Assistant III, Grade 7 Senior Procurement Clerk, Grade 6 Procurement Clerk I, Grade 5 Procurement Clerk II, Grade 4 Senior Internal Auditor, Grade 13 Internal Auditor II, Grade 1I Assistant Internal Auditor II, Grade 7 Internal Audit Assistant I, Grade 6

Applicants should possess a PhD in a relevant area from a recognized institution with at least three (3) years’ experience in Grade 12

OR

Master’s degree with a bias in Procurement /Supplies Management from a recognized institution with at least five (5) years’ experience in Grade 12
All applicants must be registered with the relevant professional body.

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Applicants should:
Submit application letter, copies of certificates, testimonials and updated curriculum vitae with details of education and professional qualifications, experience, present salary, names and addresses of three referees, one of whom must be from the latest employment.
Indicate clearly the position on the application letter and on the envelope which should be addressed to:The Deputy Vice Chancellor Administration
Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture & Technology
P.O. Box 62000-00200, City Square, Nairobi
So as to be received on or before 30TH JANUARY, 2023Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.
JKUAT is an equal opportunity employer.

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October 29, 2024
Head of Science & Data Management Personal Assistant

Key roles/Responsibilities:

Develop the annual research plan incl. landscape land use & zonation plans for ecosystems within NRT landscapes.
Oversee and coordinate the collection, analysis, and distribution of all scientific data (remote sensing, spatial data collection) across the 43 NRT member conservancies in both terrestrial and marine conservancies.
Review and improve quality of data collected, with a specific focus on the relevance of the data and the use of technology for further analysis
Guide in the development of Data Collection Tools and integration of the tools into Data Storage Platforms.
Develop data collection and sharing agreements with other research and government institutions.
Manage NRT Science Department incl. budget, staff and other assets.
Lead capacity building to NRT and conservancies staff in relation to spatial data collection access, quality, and analysis protocols.
Develop and update protocols and guidelines for data sharing and coordinate data sharing with all relevant parties.
Work closely with the NRT communications team to ensure seamless flow of information from the conservancies through to NRT and on to NRT’s donors.
Work closely with the Earthranger team based at the NRT Joint Operations and Communications Center (JOCC) to ensure the processes of data entry and analysis are smooth and relevant.
Work closely with NRT’s science-based partners; specifically KWS, WRTI and TNC, and build new partnerships where relevant.
Cover the abundance, distribution, and trends of all key wildlife species within the conservancy, together with the patrol effort of conservancy rangers while collecting the data.
Work with other relevant team to undertake an in-depth review of results from Wildlife-CoMMS, to determine what is working and not working, and strategies to improve Wildlife-CoMMS on a conservancy-by-conservancy basis.
Cover details of selected fish species, coral distribution, sea grasses, and local catch.
Collect data on perceptions and feedback from the Conservancy members on a broad aspect of Conservancy related work.
Collect data on the status of vegetation and soil cover within community conservancies.
Review the synergies between CoMMS and SMART and outline steps needed to allow integration of CoMMS to SMART.
Provide technical input on species specific programmes including oversight and coordination of Hirola research & monitoring and Aerial surveys in Ishaqbini, Sera and other conservancies when required.
Prepare NRT briefs/ reports capturing NRT’s approach, evolution of programmes, lessons learnt, evidence of success etc.

Knowledge, experience, and qualifications required
Academic & Professional Qualifications:

A minimum of a master’s degree in Natural Science subject. A Ph.D. will be a significant advantage in the appointment of this position.

Experience required:

At least 10 years’ experience in a similar position; conservation focussed data collection and analysis of field-based data to guide management decisions.
Excellent writing and editing skills, with demonstrated experience of developing high quality scientific content for both Kenyan and international audiences.
A strong technical background in areas related to communications-conservation, government, donors, NGOs and social media.
Strong data analysis skills in the experience/qualifications including working knowledge of GIS programs and statistics.

Technical & Behavioral competences:

Willingness to live relatively remotely and to be able to travel for extended periods within Kenya, including camping (where relevant) within NRT member conservancies.
A personal style that inspires trust, team work, professionalism and cooperation.
Strong organizational and presentation skills.
Cultivate innovation.
Drive results.
Technology savvy.

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Interested and qualified candidates are required to submit their application including a cover letter, detailed Curriculum Vitae highlighting relevant experience, academic and professional certificates, testimonials, a daytime telephone contact, email address, and names of three professional referees to reach us by close of business on Wednesday 25th January 2023 to: recruit@nrt-kenya.org.

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recruit@nrt-kenya.org

October 29, 2024
Senior Internal Auditor, Grade 13 Assistant Internal Auditor, Grade 9/10 Transport Officer, Grade 9/10 Catering Officer, Grade 11 Laboratory Technologist (Nursing Skills), Grade 7/8 Senior Lecturer – Plant Production Automotive Lecturer – Plant Production Automotive Tutorial Fellow – Plant Production Automotive

Ref: MUT 1/12/2022
Requirements for the position of Senior Internal Auditor Grade 13:

CPA (K)
Ph.D. degree in Finance/Accounting or its equivalent
Computer Literacy; Knowledge of use of Audit software and ERP System
6 years’ experience Three (3) years working experience as Internal Auditor I.
Must be a member to relevant professional body ICPAK and Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA) or ISACA
Exemplary work performance and demonstrated high administrative capabilities
CIA or CISA holder
Satisfy the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution of Kenya on Leadership and Integrity

OR

CPA (K)
A Master’s degree in Accounting/ Finance or its equivalent from a recognized
Institution
Computer Literacy; Knowledge of use of Audit software and ERP System
9 years’ experience Three (3) years working experience as Internal Auditor I.
Must be a member to relevant professional body ICPAK and Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA) or ISACA
Exemplary work performance and demonstrated high administrative capabilities.
CIA or CISA holder
Satisfy the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution of Kenya on Leadership and Integrity

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Applicants are required to submit six (6) copies of the applications together with detailed curriculum vitae indicating academic qualifications, professional experience, leadership and management roles, membership of professional associations, email address and telephone contacts, evidence of publications and research grants, copies of academic certificates and other relevant documents. The deadline for submitting application is Monday 30th January, 2023 at 5.00 p.m. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification. Applications clearly sealed and marked on the envelope “application for the position of specific area applying for” should be sent to the undersigned. Besides, applicants should send a soft copy of the application to jobapplication@mut.ac.keThe Vice Chancellor Murang’a University of Technology
P. O. Box 75 – 10200,
MURANG’A.

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jobapplication@mut.ac.ke

October 29, 2024
Lecturer Grade 12A – School of Law – 2 Positions Lecturer Grade 12A – Academic, Research and Innovation Division

REF: SEKU/ADV/AC/1/01/2023
For appointment to this position the candidate must:

Have an earned Ph.D. in law from an accredited and recognized University.
Satisfy the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution of Kenya on Leadership and Integrity.

OR

Have a Master’s Degree in law (LL.M.) from an accredited and recognized University with at least three (3) years teaching experience at University level.
A minimum of twenty four (24) publication points (in relevant areas of law), of which at least sixteen (16) should be from refereed journal papers,
Be registered with Law Society of Kenya and with a valid practising license,
Satisfy the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution of Kenya on Leadership and Integrity.

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All applications should be clearly marked with the referenced number of the advertised position and submitted as follows:Ten (10) hard copies of certificates, testimonials and application giving details of educational and professional qualifications, age, detailed work experience, present post and salary, applicant’s telephone number and e-mail address sent to:The Deputy Vice-Chancellor,
Administration and Human Resource Management
South Eastern Kenya University
P.O. BOX 170-90200,
KITUI.Interested applicants should send the applications to the address below, quoting the relevant reference number, so as to be received on or before Tuesday 24th January 2023.

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October 29, 2024
Registrar, Partnerships, Research and Innovations – One (1) Position Registrar, Academic and Students Affairs – One (1) Position Registrar – Administration & Central Services – One (1) Position

Requirements for Appointment:

PhD degree in Administration, Business Studies, Social Sciences or its equivalent from a recognized University with Ten (10) years relevant cumulative work experience, Five (5) of which must have been served at the level of Senior Management in a University setup or comparable institution OR;
Master’s degree in Administration, Business Studies, Social Sciences or its equivalent from a recognized University with Twelve (12) years relevant cumulative work experience, five (5) of which must have been served at the level of Senior Management in University setup or in a comparable institution;
Must be a registered member of a recognized professional body where relevant;
Knowledge of management information and communication technologies; and
Experience in research management and/networking will be an added advantage.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Recommend regular review of policies and regulations that govern partnerships, research and innovation matters to ensure continuous improvement of research and innovation within the University.
Participate in the annual preparation of the divisional budget for incorporation into the final university budget to guide in allocation of funds for the division.
Prepare quarterly divisional reports on the performance of various departments under the division and the performance contracting to aid in senior management decision making for the betterment of the divisional operations.
Participate in the annual preparation of work plans for all divisional staff members to ensure proper placement of staff and organization of various tasks towards achievement of divisional goals and objectives.
Participate in approval of the annual staff leave roster to ensure the division is adequately staffed at all times for effective service delivery in the University.
Coordinate research, extension and outreach programmes hence ensure skills and technology transfer to the industry and society.
Promote management and collaboration in extension linkages, programmes and activities to joint research activities within and without the University.
Coordinate publication of research findings in the journals to enhance dissemination of knowledge and research findings.
Ensure staff performance evaluation within the division is carried out on an annual basis to ensure proper monitoring of staff productivity and offer meaningful feedback for enhanced productivity
Coordinate regular extension and outreach programmes to ensure the effectiveness of the same in benefiting target groups within the society.
Establish linkage and networks with the community to empower the community and enhance positive image of the University in the community.
Assist in development of research proposals by reviewing of research publications, and academic journals to facilitate research activities and attract funds to the university.
Design outreach programmes which target the achievement of University Mission and Vision to facilitate transfer of technology and practices to the community.
Review the outreach programmes to identify areas of improvement and enhance achievement of their intended outcome.
Liaising with external agencies for purpose of mobilizing financial support from development partners of the university.
Organize for local exhibition fora by inviting proposals from the potential participants to showcase the innovations and knowledge.
Create fora for purposes of linking the external stakeholders and the University

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TERMS OF SERVICE
The terms of service for the positions will be on Five (5) year Contract Terms renewable once based on satisfactory performance.MODE OF APPLICATIONApplications must be submitted on or before 30th January 2023 1700hrs addressed to: The Deputy Vice-Chancellor
Administration, Finance and Development
Maseno University
P. O. BOX 333 – 40105
MASENO

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October 29, 2024