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  • IEBC Electoral Logistics and Transport Senior Consultant

    IEBC Electoral Logistics and Transport Senior Consultant

    Job Responsibilities
    The Electoral Logistics and Transport Consultant is responsible for supporting the successful implementation of all aspects of the Commission’s logistical requirements for the August 9, 2022 elections.
    Major Duties And Responsibilities

    Under the guidance of the IFES Kenya Country Director and the DVREO Electoral Operations Manager, the Consultant will:
    Advise the IEBC Operations & Logistics Department on the development of a comprehensive logistics and transport procedure to support election operational needs;
    Support and contribute to the drafting of the IEBC national & county logistics plan for activities including but not limited to candidate nomination, election day deployment and retrieval of electoral materials, equipment and polling results;
    Provide guidance on logistical operations activities of the IEBC at both the HQ and County Offices to ensure the delivery of election materials (strategic and non-strategic) across Kenya in support of varied electoral activities. Transportation activities will be subject to guidance and advise from the Commission;
    Conduct a needs assessment on inventory and warehousing of electoral materials of the IEBC at both HQ and county level.
    Assist the IEBC in the coordination of logistical support requirements to carry out the electoral activities in a timely cost-efficient manner;
    Undertake any other duties, tasks and responsibilities required for the successful conduct of electoral activities.

    Skills And Specifications

    Candidates must have at least a Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, Logistics Management, Supply Chain Management, or other related fields combined with demonstrated professional work experience and understanding of relevant functions, preferably combined with credited courses or certifications from relevant professional bodies in supply chain management, procurement, contracting or logistics.
    .10 to 15 Practical experience of working with an election commission is an advantage;
    Good communication skills on all fronts, as well as excellent interpersonal skills to ensure free flow of logistics processes;
    Ability to work as part of a team whenever it is necessary to do so;
    Good analytical skills and ability to prioritize in the face of multiple tasks;
    Excellent time management skills to ensure efficiency in service delivery; and
    Advanced computer skills and strong knowledge of various software including Excel, Power-Point and Word.

    Duration: Six (6) months, beginning immediately

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    www.vs4.vscyberhosting.com

  • EMEA Engineering Talent Sourcer – 18 month fixed term contract

    EMEA Engineering Talent Sourcer – 18 month fixed term contract

    This is an external staff position. Your employer will be a third-party supplier, in service for Microsoft. 
    Microsoft’s Global Talent Acquisition team exists to attract, engage, assess and hire the best talent. Our EMEA Engineering team is recruiting Talent Sourcers who will focus on external searches for our Engineering organisation.  
    We have built a centralised (although geographically disparate) team of exceptionally talented sourcers who have pure passion for passive candidate attraction and engagement. Simply put, we’ve created a team who are 100% focused on external hiring. We now have the need for several Talent Sourcers with a passion for hiring top commercial leaders to join our team for this exciting phase of growth at Microsoft. 
    Responsibilities
    As a member of our team, you will own engaging passive candidates across volume and niche hiring. This role is more than simple sourcing, you should be able to talk about the Microsoft strategy and articulate career opportunities that engage passive talent. You must thrive in the hunt and be focused on networking closely within the industry to identify the right talent and companies to target. You’ll cover the basics of talent sourcing, but more importantly, leverage your business knowledge to develop meaningful sourcing strategies which promote direct methods to identify, evaluate, and pipeline exceptional candidates for Microsoft. 
    This is how you will spend most of your time: 

    Be the driver of external hiring activity and a subject expert for sourcing strategies within your target skillsets. 
    Directly partner with business leaders and internal recruiters in defining and maintaining core and pivotal pipelines. 
    Craft custom outreach and meaningful candidate engagement  
    Work with teams to engage the business early in the recruiting cycle, always promote diverse hires and candidates directly from our key competitors 
    You will own candidate relationships all the way to the point of an in-person interview and will be tightly integrated into the feedback process during the interview process 
    Effectively screen and assess talent ensuring we bring forward the best candidates including cultural & competency fit 
    Research and gather market intelligence. Map our competitors, deliver data driven insight and help our hiring managers understand the external market and shape requirements. 

    Qualifications
    This is what we’re looking for in you: 

    A background in Technical Recruitment, ideally with expereince of hiring Software Engineers at various levels
    Knowledge and experience hiring across a territory, ideally EMEA locations 
    A passionate about sourcer who can demonstrate innovation in sourcing, exceptional practice & people who are curious and creative in their approach. 
    Advanced research/sourcing skills. Including use of Boolean, social media and alternative search techniques 
    Can influence passive candidates and impact hiring manager’s decisions 
    Ability to have meaningful conversations with passive talent and persuasive enough to spark interest 
    Naturally driven to deliver results, and effectively manage and prioritise multiple projects and candidates 
    Ability to define requirements, seek, clarity and advise/consult with the ability to push back when required 
    Good interpersonal skills and ability to network within the industry to identify top performers 
    Result oriented, focused on outcomes & KPI achievement 
    Broad recruiting background, English language required. Other European languages a bonus.

    Apply via :

    careers.microsoft.com

  • Research Assistants- (4 Posts)

    Research Assistants- (4 Posts)

    The International Centre for Reproductive Health – Kenya (ICRHK) is a local non-profit organization that works in the area of sexual and reproductive health research and intervention programs. Our projects are in the thematic areas of HIV/AIDS, Family planning, RHMNCH and sexual and gender-based violence. Our staff include experts in public health, clinical services, research, project management and data. This position is on a short term contract of 2 months.
    Requirements:

    Degree in a relevant healthcare discipline including social sciences or equivalent
    Experience in quantitative data collection and conduct of qualitative data (key informant interviews & In-depth interviews)
    Strong attention to details and writing skills that should include the ability to develop comprehensive notes during conduct of qualitative data collection
    High level interpersonal skills and ability to build rapport with the study population
    Excellent verbal, written and visual communication
    Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint)
    Immediate availability is an added advantage

     Contract Period:  2 months

    Apply via :

    mail.icrhk.org

  • International Mercury inventories specialist Principal Evaluator for Terminal Evaluation of UNEP Project – PIMS Id 1663 Species Action Planning Specialist

    International Mercury inventories specialist Principal Evaluator for Terminal Evaluation of UNEP Project – PIMS Id 1663 Species Action Planning Specialist

    Duties and Responsibilities
    UN Environment Programme (UNEP) is the leading global environmental authority that sets the global environmental agenda, promotes the coherent implementation of the environmental dimension of sustainable development within the United Nations System and serves as an authoritative advocate for the global environment UNEP’s mandate is to coordinate the development of environmental policy consensus by keeping the global environment under review and bringing emerging issues to the attention of governments and the international community for action.
    The Minamata Convention on Mercury was adopted in January 2013 and will come into force once the required number of countries ratifies the Convention. The GEF project “Development of Minamata Convention on Mercury Initial Assessment in Africa (MIA)” is aimed at facilitating the ratification and early implementation of the Minamata Convention by providing key national stakeholders in participating countries with the scientific and technical knowledge and tools needed for that purpose. Participating countries will benefit from new and updated information about the mercury situation in the country and from increased capacity in managing the risks of mercury. The sharing of experiences and lessons learned throughout the project is also expected to be an important contribution to other similar countries.
    UNEP’s Africa Office is the Executing Agency of the MIA regional project for Angola, Malawi, and Zimbabwe (MIA II).
    An international consultant will be hired to carry out the activities under the project component 3 “Development of a mercury inventory using the UNEP mercury tool kit and strategies to identify and assess mercury contaminated sites” related to execution of the project in Angola
    The requirements of the Job Opening will be carried out online thus home-based. The Consultant will provide operational support and will play a critical role in the implementation of UN Environment Programme related activities.
    The Consultant shall work under the direct supervision of the Acting Regional Sub-programme Coordinator for Chemicals, Waste and Air Quality of UNEP Africa Office (UNEP ODED ROA).
    Specific tasks and responsibilities of the consultant include the following:

    Conduct an inventory of mercury in Angola utilizing the most current Level II version of the UNEP Toolkit for Identification and Quantification of Mercury Releases, which is a comprehensive description of all mercury sources, as well as a quantitative analysis of mercury;
    Prepare a the Minamata Initial Assessment (MIA) for Angola following the most recent guidance;
    Coordinate all activities with the Ministry of Environment and the UNEP Regional Office for Africa;
    Provide an advanced draft of the inventory and MIA to the Global Mercury Partnership for final checks;
    Integrate the comments received from the Global Mercury Partnership;
    Draft, review, finalize and submit to UNEP the of MIA Report and inventory for Angola;

    Qualifications/special skills

    Academic Qualifications: A Master’s degree in environmental protection or another field is required. A degree in Health and Environment Science will be an asset
    Experience: A minimum of 5 year of experience in the field of environment and health and/or other relevant disciplines, preferably in governmental institutions, NGOs or the United Nations, is required. Specific experience in mercury or other pollutant inventories is also required. Knowledge of the UNEP Mercury Inventory Toolkit is desirable. The candidate should have excellent analytical skills and attention to detail.
    Language: English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For this post, fluency in written and oral English is required. Working knowledge of Portuguese is desirable

    Closing Date 30 March 2022

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  • Human-Computer Interaction PhD Internship Paralegal Internship opportunities

    Human-Computer Interaction PhD Internship Paralegal Internship opportunities

    Microsoft works with the world’s best researchers, moving with the current of technology as it rapidly evolves. Together we share the motivation to seek innovative solutions to the world’s toughest challenges and improve the lives of people everywhere. The MARI, Nairobi, Kenya, is looking for a PhD intern for a 3-month Human-Computer Interaction (HCI) research project. The internship will be full time and located in Nairobi, Kenya. 
    The MARI is a first of its kind research institute, closely combining foundational research, with product innovation, engineering and design to create the technologies of the future. Our mission is to understand, build and deploy innovative cloud and AI technologies which not only address core opportunities in Africa and contribute to solving local challenges at scale but which contribute to creating a more productive future of work, health and society globally. 
       
    Microsoft provides a nurturing environment to support passionate researchers and engineers in technology innovation. We are seeking candidates excelling in deep thinking research aspects and fast-paced entrepreneurial execution. The ideal candidates should have strong ability to work with researchers and product team colleagues at Microsoft to push forward research agendas and being a team player in a collaborative and supportive environment.  
       
    We are seeking a candidate with stellar research skills and technical backgrounds. Applicants should demonstrate depth of knowledge in planning, conducting and publishing a research study.  
    Responsibilities

    Plan and execute a qualitative HCI research study with small and businesses in Kenya 
    Conduct usability testing of an NLP prototype and document the findings 
    Communicate research and development results to internal and external audiences in oral and written form, including peer-reviewed publications and patents 
    Collaborate with research, product groups and other stakeholders  
    Support the MARI team in related research and HCI work 

    Qualifications
    Required qualifications:  

    Ability to design and execute on a research agenda, with experience in qualitative HCI research and HCI methodologies. 
    Currently pursuing a PhD degree in Computer Science/Engineering (with a focus on HCI) or related field. 
    Experience contributing to research communities and/or efforts, including publishing papers at top tier conferences 
    Excellent critical thinking and communication skills. 

    Preferred Qualifications:

    Relevant work experience, including industry experience or as a Researcher in a lab.  
    Track record of publications in top HCI venues. 

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  • Procurement and Fleet Specialist,

    Procurement and Fleet Specialist,

    Procurement and Fleet Specialist, 6 months Contract
    About This Role
    This role will entail coordinating the purchases, payments and delivery of supplies, materials and services for our satellite offices. This role is a 6-months role reporting to the Finance Director and based in Nairobi, Kenya.
    What You Will Do
    Procurement Responsibilities:

    Manage the Procurement and Fleet team , includes a Senior Officer and 2 Assistants
    Coordinate procurement and fleet management systems and protocols between Komaza staff and suppliers and maintenance providers
    Maintain inventory by regularly monitoring inventory levels; anticipating needed supplies and expediting orders
    Ensure procurement processes are compliant with regulatory requirements and internal policies
    Assist in evaluation and selection of preferred bidders based on competitiveness and ability to fulfill contract requirements and process purchase orders
    Liaise with Administrators to verify the deliveries. Ensure the correct items, quality and quantity are delivered.
    Coordinating quarterly procurement plans with all departmental heads
    Coordinate supplier payments and supplies deliveries to the office, ensuring to maintain a good supplier relationship

    Fleet Responsibilities:

    Manage the Fleet department and liaise with transport service providers on transport schedules, and implementation of any policy changes
    Ensure fleet availability to meet all requests by scheduling, forecasting and surveying current user trends
    Ensure compliance of the company with government regulations that have to do with the transportation industry
    Take preventive measure to ensure safety of vehicles, motorcycles and drivers
    Ensure all vehicles are registered; carry out service, maintenance and inspection on regular basis
    Monitor fuel purchases by administering fuel cards for all vehicles to their respective drivers.
    Manage both procurement and fleet contracts with suppliers resolving any conflict and ensure the set systems and processes run smoothly
    Coordinate with the finance department on monthly procurement and fleet needs and support all Komaza stakeholders in their procurement and logistics needs..

    What You Have

    Degree in Procurement, Supply Chain or Business Management
    Proof of Kenya Institute of Supplies Management Membership. Added advantage if you have both KISM & Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supplies membership.
    Minimum 3 years of procurement or supply chain experience
    Experience in working with Odoo system, Excel, G-Suite is preferred
    Recent Certificate of Good Conduct and an up to date Tax Compliance Certificate
    Experience in auto or motorbike fleet management is an added advantage

    You are Also

    Detail oriented with the ability to work independently, take initiative and set priorities
    A team player and can adapt to changes effectively with a high level of integrity and ability to maintain confidentiality
    Able to plan, organize and coordinate multiple activities simultaneously while being flexible and creative with the drive to do whatever necessary to get the job done
    A creative problem solver looking to continuously improve the systems while most efficiently getting the job done with good communication and negotiation skills

    Apply via :

    jobs.lever.co

  • EMEA Engineering Talent Sourcer – 18 month fixed term contract

    EMEA Engineering Talent Sourcer – 18 month fixed term contract

    This is an external staff position. Your employer will be a third-party supplier, in service for Microsoft. 
    Microsoft’s Global Talent Acquisition team exists to attract, engage, assess and hire the best talent. Our EMEA Engineering team is recruiting Talent Sourcers who will focus on external searches for our Engineering organisation.  
    We have built a centralised (although geographically disparate) team of exceptionally talented sourcers who have pure passion for passive candidate attraction and engagement. Simply put, we’ve created a team who are 100% focused on external hiring. We now have the need for several Talent Sourcers with a passion for hiring top commercial leaders to join our team for this exciting phase of growth at Microsoft. 
    Responsibilities
    As a member of our team, you will own engaging passive candidates across volume and niche hiring. This role is more than simple sourcing, you should be able to talk about the Microsoft strategy and articulate career opportunities that engage passive talent. You must thrive in the hunt and be focused on networking closely within the industry to identify the right talent and companies to target. You’ll cover the basics of talent sourcing, but more importantly, leverage your business knowledge to develop meaningful sourcing strategies which promote direct methods to identify, evaluate, and pipeline exceptional candidates for Microsoft. 
    This is how you will spend most of your time: 

    Be the driver of external hiring activity and a subject expert for sourcing strategies within your target skillsets. 
    Directly partner with business leaders and internal recruiters in defining and maintaining core and pivotal pipelines. 
    Craft custom outreach and meaningful candidate engagement  
    Work with teams to engage the business early in the recruiting cycle, always promote diverse hires and candidates directly from our key competitors 
    You will own candidate relationships all the way to the point of an in-person interview and will be tightly integrated into the feedback process during the interview process 
    Effectively screen and assess talent ensuring we bring forward the best candidates including cultural & competency fit 
    Research and gather market intelligence. Map our competitors, deliver data driven insight and help our hiring managers understand the external market and shape requirements. 

    Qualifications
    This is what we’re looking for in you: 

    A background in Technical Recruitment, ideally with expereince of hiring Software Engineers at various levels
    Knowledge and experience hiring across a territory, ideally EMEA locations 
    A passionate about sourcer who can demonstrate innovation in sourcing, exceptional practice & people who are curious and creative in their approach. 
    Advanced research/sourcing skills. Including use of Boolean, social media and alternative search techniques 
    Can influence passive candidates and impact hiring manager’s decisions 
    Ability to have meaningful conversations with passive talent and persuasive enough to spark interest 
    Naturally driven to deliver results, and effectively manage and prioritise multiple projects and candidates 
    Ability to define requirements, seek, clarity and advise/consult with the ability to push back when required 
    Good interpersonal skills and ability to network within the industry to identify top performers 
    Result oriented, focused on outcomes & KPI achievement 
    Broad recruiting background, English language required. Other European languages a bonus.

    Apply via :

    careers.microsoft.com

  • Research Assistants- (4 Posts)

    Research Assistants- (4 Posts)

    The International Centre for Reproductive Health – Kenya (ICRHK) is a local non-profit organization that works in the area of sexual and reproductive health research and intervention programs. Our projects are in the thematic areas of HIV/AIDS, Family planning, RHMNCH and sexual and gender-based violence. Our staff include experts in public health, clinical services, research, project management and data. This position is on a short term contract of 2 months.
    Requirements:

    Degree in a relevant healthcare discipline including social sciences or equivalent
    Experience in quantitative data collection and conduct of qualitative data (key informant interviews & In-depth interviews)
    Strong attention to details and writing skills that should include the ability to develop comprehensive notes during conduct of qualitative data collection
    High level interpersonal skills and ability to build rapport with the study population
    Excellent verbal, written and visual communication
    Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint)
    Immediate availability is an added advantage

     Contract Period:  2 months

    Apply via :

    mail.icrhk.org

  • IEBC Electoral Logistics and Transport Senior Consultant

    IEBC Electoral Logistics and Transport Senior Consultant

    Job Responsibilities
    The Electoral Logistics and Transport Consultant is responsible for supporting the successful implementation of all aspects of the Commission’s logistical requirements for the August 9, 2022 elections.
    Major Duties And Responsibilities

    Under the guidance of the IFES Kenya Country Director and the DVREO Electoral Operations Manager, the Consultant will:
    Advise the IEBC Operations & Logistics Department on the development of a comprehensive logistics and transport procedure to support election operational needs;
    Support and contribute to the drafting of the IEBC national & county logistics plan for activities including but not limited to candidate nomination, election day deployment and retrieval of electoral materials, equipment and polling results;
    Provide guidance on logistical operations activities of the IEBC at both the HQ and County Offices to ensure the delivery of election materials (strategic and non-strategic) across Kenya in support of varied electoral activities. Transportation activities will be subject to guidance and advise from the Commission;
    Conduct a needs assessment on inventory and warehousing of electoral materials of the IEBC at both HQ and county level.
    Assist the IEBC in the coordination of logistical support requirements to carry out the electoral activities in a timely cost-efficient manner;
    Undertake any other duties, tasks and responsibilities required for the successful conduct of electoral activities.

    Skills And Specifications

    Candidates must have at least a Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, Logistics Management, Supply Chain Management, or other related fields combined with demonstrated professional work experience and understanding of relevant functions, preferably combined with credited courses or certifications from relevant professional bodies in supply chain management, procurement, contracting or logistics.
    .10 to 15 Practical experience of working with an election commission is an advantage;
    Good communication skills on all fronts, as well as excellent interpersonal skills to ensure free flow of logistics processes;
    Ability to work as part of a team whenever it is necessary to do so;
    Good analytical skills and ability to prioritize in the face of multiple tasks;
    Excellent time management skills to ensure efficiency in service delivery; and
    Advanced computer skills and strong knowledge of various software including Excel, Power-Point and Word.

    Duration: Six (6) months, beginning immediately

    Apply via :

    www.vs4.vscyberhosting.com

  • Procurement and Fleet Specialist,

    Procurement and Fleet Specialist,

    Procurement and Fleet Specialist, 6 months Contract
    About This Role
    This role will entail coordinating the purchases, payments and delivery of supplies, materials and services for our satellite offices. This role is a 6-months role reporting to the Finance Director and based in Nairobi, Kenya.
    What You Will Do
    Procurement Responsibilities:

    Manage the Procurement and Fleet team , includes a Senior Officer and 2 Assistants
    Coordinate procurement and fleet management systems and protocols between Komaza staff and suppliers and maintenance providers
    Maintain inventory by regularly monitoring inventory levels; anticipating needed supplies and expediting orders
    Ensure procurement processes are compliant with regulatory requirements and internal policies
    Assist in evaluation and selection of preferred bidders based on competitiveness and ability to fulfill contract requirements and process purchase orders
    Liaise with Administrators to verify the deliveries. Ensure the correct items, quality and quantity are delivered.
    Coordinating quarterly procurement plans with all departmental heads
    Coordinate supplier payments and supplies deliveries to the office, ensuring to maintain a good supplier relationship

    Fleet Responsibilities:

    Manage the Fleet department and liaise with transport service providers on transport schedules, and implementation of any policy changes
    Ensure fleet availability to meet all requests by scheduling, forecasting and surveying current user trends
    Ensure compliance of the company with government regulations that have to do with the transportation industry
    Take preventive measure to ensure safety of vehicles, motorcycles and drivers
    Ensure all vehicles are registered; carry out service, maintenance and inspection on regular basis
    Monitor fuel purchases by administering fuel cards for all vehicles to their respective drivers.
    Manage both procurement and fleet contracts with suppliers resolving any conflict and ensure the set systems and processes run smoothly
    Coordinate with the finance department on monthly procurement and fleet needs and support all Komaza stakeholders in their procurement and logistics needs..

    What You Have

    Degree in Procurement, Supply Chain or Business Management
    Proof of Kenya Institute of Supplies Management Membership. Added advantage if you have both KISM & Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supplies membership.
    Minimum 3 years of procurement or supply chain experience
    Experience in working with Odoo system, Excel, G-Suite is preferred
    Recent Certificate of Good Conduct and an up to date Tax Compliance Certificate
    Experience in auto or motorbike fleet management is an added advantage

    You are Also

    Detail oriented with the ability to work independently, take initiative and set priorities
    A team player and can adapt to changes effectively with a high level of integrity and ability to maintain confidentiality
    Able to plan, organize and coordinate multiple activities simultaneously while being flexible and creative with the drive to do whatever necessary to get the job done
    A creative problem solver looking to continuously improve the systems while most efficiently getting the job done with good communication and negotiation skills

    Apply via :

    jobs.lever.co