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1. Asset Development Manager
2. Asset Development Officer
3. Human Resource Officer
4. Accountant

Lake Victoria North Water Services Board was established under the Water Act 2002, as part of the reforms in the water sector. The Boards is responsible for the efficient and economical provision of water and sewerage within its area of jurisdiction as authorized by the Licensee.

The Board seeks to recruit self driven and result oriented candidates to fill the following positions:

1. Asset Development Manager

LVNWSB P1/2010

2 Posts

Reporting to the Technical Manager, the position will be responsible for:

• Preparing investment proposals for donor funding;
• Preparing contract documents, including evaluation of prequalification of documents, evaluation of proposals and tender works;
• Management of consultants and carrying out a review of the consultants’ reports;
• Ensuring adherence to design and construction standards by consultants;
• Developing new water and sewerage schemes;
• Monitoring and supervising the development /construction and rehabilitation of water supplies;
• Monitoring operations and maintenance of activities of Water Service Providers;
• Preparing of work plans and budgets;
• Carrying out design of water and sewerage infrastructure; and,
• Carrying out structural design of water and sewerage infrastructure.

Requirements for the position

• Have a University Degree in Civil Engineering from a recognized Institution
• Must be a registered engineer with ERB and a corporate member of the IEK
• Have a minimum of 5 years experience in water and sewerage project design, project management, project supervision and contract management, two years of which should served in senior management.
• Proven interpersonal, management and communication skills;
• Computer literacy and familiarity with standard office computer applications; and
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.

2. Asset Development Officer

LVNWSB P2/2010

1 Post

Reporting to the Asset Development Manager, the position will be responsible for:

• Assisting in the preparation of investment proposals for donor funding;
• Participate in the evaluation of prequalification of documents, evaluation of proposals and tender works;
• Ensuring adherence to design and construction standards by consultants;
• Monitoring and supervising the development /construction and rehabilitation of water supplies;
• Coordinate monitoring of the operations and maintenance of the activities of Water Service Providers;
• Ensure maintenance of the relevant records related to the Asset Development, work plans and budget; and
• Assist in preparing work plans and budgets

Requirements for the position

• Have a University Degree in Civil Engineering from a recognized Institution and a minimum of 3 years experience in water and sewerage projects.

or

• Have a Higher National Diploma in Civil Engineering from a recognized Institution with a minimum of 5 years experience in water and sewerage projects.
• Have excellent interpersonal and communication skills;
• Must be computer literate and is familiar with standard office computer applications; and
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.

3. Human Resource Officer

LVNWSB P3/2010

1 Post

Reporting to the Human Resource Manager, the position will be responsible for:

• Updating and maintaining Terms and Conditions of service manual, policies and relevant GOK circulars;
• Reviewing and updating job descriptions as required from time to time;
• Assisting staff acquire relevant documents such as NSSF, NHIF and PIN cards;
• Updating and maintaining an up to date staff database.
• Contribute to LVNWSB’s training and staff welfare policies, strategy, plans and budgets;
• Coordinating LVNWSB’s training plans according to the Training Needs Analysis and identifying development solutions;
• Providing support in the recruitment, induction, staff appraisal e.t.c. process;
• Coordinating safety and health programmes;
• Maintaining the Board’s skill inventory;
• Coordinating the implementation of HIV/AIDS programmes to enhance behaviour change;
• Coordinating and monitoring courses conducted and preparing reports on the same; and
• Coordinating   and   monitoring   the   performance   appraisal exercise.

Requirements for the position

• Must have a Bachelors degree in Social Sciences or related field Hold a National Diploma in Human Resources Management
• Have 3 years experience working in Human Resources Department in a large organization/busy environment.
• Should be knowledgeable of Labour Laws
• Be a team player and have strong interpersonal, employee relations and management skills.

4.  Accountant

LVNWSB P4/2010

2 Posts

Reporting to the Senior Accountant, the position will be responsible for:

• Coordinating financial planning and budgetary process and subsequent monitoring of implementation;
• Continuously analyzing and advising the Board on how the financial resources are being used so as to create value for stakeholders;
• Posting of all financial transactions to the general ledger;
• Ensuring that the accounting system is updated and rolled over to the next period on monthly basis;
• Managing debtors and creditors ledgers;
• Preparing the year-end financial statements for audit purpose;
• Approving petty cash payments;
• Analysing reconciliations between bank and cash book balances; and
• Preparing accurate and timely financial reports;

Requirements for the Position

• Have a Bachelors Degree in Commerce or Bachelor of Business Management (BBM) with specialization in Finance or Accounting and hold CPA II;
• Have a minimum of 3 years experience working in accounting department in a large organization.

or

• Have CPA (K) coupled with 5 years experience working in accounting department in a large organization.
• Must have good interpersonal and communication skills;
• Team player and strong leadership and management skills;
• Proficiency in accounting packages, working knowledge of Microsoft Great Plains will be an added advantage;
• Excellent financial skills and fully conversant with local and International Accounting Standards; and
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Familiarity with Kenya Government and Donor financial and procurement procedures.

If you meet the requirements, please send your application attaching a detailed CV, copies of academic & professional certificates and testimonials, stating your current position, remuneration and telephone contact, names and contacts of three referees so as to reach the undersigned on or before 18th May 2010 to:

The Chief Executive Officer
Lake Vitoria North Water Services Board
P.O. Box 673
Kakamega

Email: info@lvnwsb.go.ke

Canvassing will automatically lead to disqualification. Only short listed candidates shall be notified.

LVNWSB is committed to achieving workforce diversity in terms of gender and culture.

Women and persons with disabilities are equally encouraged to apply.

1. Commercial Manager
2. Technical Manager

General

Kirinyaga Water and Sanitation Company (KIRIWASCO) is a registered Company limited by guarantee and contracted by Tana Water Services Board (TWSB) to run the following water Supply Schemes: Ndia, Kerugoya, Sagana, and Wang’uru. The Company’s area of jurisdiction is over 500km2 with a population of about 350,000 and about 150 members of staff.

KIRIWASCO, in its pursuit to be the best Water and Sanitation Services Provider in Kenya, is inviting applications from suitably experienced and qualified candidates for the following posts:

Commercial Manager

General

Reporting to the Managing Director, the Commercial Manager will ensure that all financial resources of the Company are well managed, prudently invested, fully accounted for and reported efficiently.

The Specific Duties and Responsibilities will be to:

• Establish and ensure compliance with the financial and management systems for the effective implementation of the Company’s goals and policies
• Ensure efficient billing, revenue collection, disbursements, accounting and reporting.
• Oversee preparation of budgets and periodic financial performance reports for the Company.
• Prepare budgetary control reports
• Financial controlling
• Advice Managing Director on the financial viability of proposed projects and investments
• Ensure compliance to accounting standards on financial reporting by the Company.
• Ensure the Company complies with all contractual financial obligations
• Prepare Monthly, Quarterly and Annual Financial Statements in compliance with International Financial Reporting Standards.
• Ensure that the Company adheres to the procurement laws, regulations and guidelines
• Manage accounting support staff by giving them specific performance targets.
• Any other functions relating to financial management as may be assigned from time to time by the Managing Director.

Job Specifications

The ideal candidate will have the following knowledge, skills and qualifications:

• Bachelor of Commerce Degree, preferably in Accounting/Finance Option, or its equivalent from a recognized university.
• A Certified Public Accountant – CPA (K)
• Registration as an Accountant will be an added advantage.
• Minimum of five (5) years experience in a medium or large commercial environment, preferably in the Water Sector. Three (3) years should be in a senior position.
• This job requires a good understanding and experience in all aspects of accounting and financial management.
• Good knowledge of computerized financial systems.
• Ability to negotiate budgets at the highest levels
• Conversant with The Public Procurement and Disposal Act 2005 and The Public Procurement and Disposal Regulations 2006.
• Demonstrated ability to consistently meet strict deadlines is mandatory
• Aged between 30-45 years.

Technical Manager

General

Reporting to the Managing Director, the Technical Manager will ensure that all the technical resources of the Company are well managed.

The Specific Duties and Responsibilities will be:

• Directing, coordinating, controlling, monitoring and managing the Company’s technical operations and ensuring good operation and maintenance of infrastructure for quality water and sanitation services
• Ensuring that the water is treated and that the quality meets WHO Standards
• Ensuring that the Unaccounted For Water (UFW)/Non-Revenue Water (NRW) is reduced to acceptable levels
• Ensuring proper management of the technical assets
• Developing departmental strategies, targets, policies, procedures and plans to facilitate achievement of overall Company’s objectives
• Taking responsibility for the training, development and motivation of the departmental staff
• Ensuring that the needs of the customers are effectively met
• Any other related duties allocated by the Managing Director

Job Specifications

• B.SC Civil/Water Engineering from a reputable University.  Those registered with professional bodies will have an added advantage
• Minimum of five (5) years relevant post qualification working experience in a busy water sector institution, three (3) of which must be in senior position
• Have demonstrated ability to manage water and sanitation utilities with sound innovations
• Excellent organizational, interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to work unsupervised and on own initiative
• Good report writing, communication skills and a team player
• Conversant with The Public Procurement and Disposal Act 2005 and The Public Procurement and Disposal Regulations 2006.
• Must be computer literate. AutoCAD knowledge will be an added advantage
• Aged between 30-45 years.

Qualified candidates for all positions will be employed on a three-year (3) performance contract basis, renewable upon meeting the performance targets.

Applicants meeting the above qualifications should forward their applications with updated CVs, cellphone or daytime telephone contacts, and three (3) professional referees, the present salary and expected salary, clearly indicated. The envelopes should be clearly marked “CONFIDENTIAL”.

Applications should be sent to the address below by hand, courier, post or email so as to reach us by 14th May 2010.

Only short listed candidates will be contacted

The Managing Director Kirinyaga Water and Sanitation Company
P.O. Box 360-10300 Kerugoya
Email: kiriwasco2006@yahoo.com

The Embassy of Finland in Nairobi is seeking a Governance and Human Rights Specialist to be first appointed for a one year contract, with the possibility of an extension.

Main Tasks:

• To work closely together with Governance Counsellor at the Embassy of Finland in order to monitor and analyse the state of governance, democracy and human rights in Kenya as well as the Kenyan Governments’ efforts, including the reform agenda, in these fields. Within good governance, to pay special attention to state of corruption in Kenya as well as to monitor anti-corruption efforts and to assess their success. Report regularly on these subjects and prepare special briefs when required.
• Follow specific programmes in the governance, justice and gender sector Finland is supporting through development cooperation. This includes i.a. identification, preparation, implementation and monitoring of such programmes.
• Participate, on behalf of the Embassy, in Development Partners’ coordination and cooperation in the fields of governance, democracy, human rights and gender equality.
• Make recommendations of support to Kenyan national actors, including CSOs, in good governance, democracy, human rights and gender equality. Monitor use of such support and report thereof.
• Any other tasks assigned by the Head of Mission.

Qualifications:

The successful candidate should have:

• Master’s Degree or equivalent in a relevant field (e.g. law, political science, development studies).
• Minimum 5 years working experience related to promotion of good governance, democracy and human rights.
• Good understanding of development issues and international development cooperation.
• Knowledge on governance issues in Kenya and their relevance to poverty reduction and MDGs.
• Excellent command of spoken and written English and Kiswahili.
• Results orientation and ability to work in a team
• Ability to plan and organize one’s work effectively.
• Ability to adjust in an international working environment.

The Embassy is Equal Opportunities employer, and encourages applications from both male and female candidates, all parts of community. Selection will be based on merit.

The closing date for applications is 4pm Friday May 14th 2010.

Candidates are invited to submit their completed applications with CVs to:

Embassy of Finland, P.O.Box 30379 00100 Nairobi, Kenya

or by email to: sanomat.NAI@formin.fi

1. Technical Operator
2. Electrical Technician
3. Forklift Driver
4. Quality Facilitator
5. Quality Supervisor

Job Title: Technical Operator
Reference Number: wo/ECA/KE/Ops/30-04-10/50
Location: Kenya
Reporting To: Shift Manager

Job Summary

• The incumbent will be responsible for operating a cigarette making/peripheral machine to achieve set target quality parameters and meet market demand at optimum cost and to maintain a clean and safe working environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Operating cigarette production machine to achieve the planned production schedules.
• Monitoring product quality continuously and update quality checklists to ensure that products meet the set quality standards.
• Checking machine detectors and guard interlocks to ensure they are in good working condition and ensure the machine is safe to operate as well as produce good quality cigarettes.
• Managing the maintenance of both electronic and paper data for the process.
• Ensuring good standards of housekeeping and safe working conditions to ensure a safe and clean working environment.
• Participating in machine service, light maintenance, scheduled machine maintenance, machine overhaul/relocation/installations and clean the machine to forestall disruption of the machine and improve its performance capability.
• Ensure accurate accounting for time not utilized for positive production by logging in downtime accurately to avail the information required for maintenance planning.

Skills and Experience

• At least 1 year working experience as a technical operator in a manufacturing environment.
• Computer literacy
• Good communication and Analytical Skills
• Strong technical skills
• Knowledge of Statistical process control

Education

• Diploma in Engineering

Job Title: Electrical Technician
Reference Number: wo/ECA/KE/Ops/30-04-10/51
Location: Kenya
Reporting To: Electrical Maintenance Engineer

Job Summary

The Electrical Technician ensures all electrical/electronic systems are safe to operate and in optimal condition. The incumbent will carry out planned and corrective maintenance on electrical and electronics systems and installations including PLCs and factory instrumentation and pneumatic system to ensure maximum availability of equipment
and utilities. He will also ensure interlocks are in good working condition.

Key Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot and carry out repairs on production lines with the aim of reducing factory downtime.
• Carry out planned maintenance on electrical plant equipment like vacuum pumps, boilers, compressors, generators, HV panels and Voltage Stabilisers.
• Carry out regular audits on safety interlocks to ensure all machines are safe to operate
• Carry out preventive maintenance of electrical components and equipment to reduce cost of spares.
• Carry out electrical installations to 16th Edition of IEE regulation standards of BAT Co guidelines under supervision of the manager.
• Keep accurate records of daily quality detector inspections
• Inform Management on any unusual/abnormal occurrences/observations on the machines
• Actively participate and lead (where applicable) SDWT activities and initiatives through others in order to contribute to the team success
• Proper house keeping by ensuring 5S is adhered to at the electrical workshops, cabinets, catalogues manuals and workplaces.

Skills and Experience

• At least 2 years experience working in a production environment
• Ability to prioritise tasks.
• Ability to replace spares on machinery and carry out necessary settings.
• Ability to decide when to stop machinery for repairs on safety devices.
• Able to reject sub standard materials or spare parts.
• Good understanding of safety in a manufacturing setting. Ability to understand and adhere to Company EHS policy
• Good communication and interpersonal skills to work effectively within a team setting.

Education

• The Job Holder must have at least an Ordinary National Diploma in Electrical/Electronic Engineering

Job Title: Forklift Driver
Reference Number: wo/ECA/KE/Ops/30-04-10/52
Location: Kenya
Reporting To: Shift Manager

Job Summary

The role of Forklift Driver will primarily be to ensure that forklift trucks are safely operated to handle materials and products as per EH&S policies within all company sites by;

• Operating Forklift truck to support production processes in production materials & equipment handling.
• Carrying out forklift inspections to ensure they are functionally in good working condition at all times as per the maintenance & EHS policy.
• Ensuring continued supply of products and materials as per production plans to enable continuity of factory operations.
• Maintain Product movement logs for accurate traceability
• Participate in team meetings and support team decisions to all deliver customer requirements
• Coordinate with Technical Operators, Technicians, SDWT Team leaders, & Management to ensure on time delivery of production material requirements.

Skills and Experience

• Minimum National Driving Licence with Forklift Certification/validation specified on the “Special Type”
• Current Valid Certification of Forklift Operation as stipulated by the OSHA 2007
• Minimum 2 years experience operating a fork truck in a busy environment
• Good Interpersonal skills: Effective communication skills

Job Title: Quality Facilitator
Reference Number: wo/ECA/KE/Ops/30-04-10/53
Location: Kenya
Reporting To: Quality Manager

Job Summary

Proficiently perform quality sampling and testing of products, record accurate product quality results in a timely manner, record number of defectives, quarantine defective products and initiate corrective action.

The job holder is required to ensure that all manufactured products meet the customer and product requirements and to keep all work areas and equipment clean at all times.

Key Responsibilities

• Continuously monitor visual and physical parameters for cigarettes, filters, packets and outers in accordance with the Finished Product Inspection (FPI) protocols, record all relevant information and take corrective measures as and when necessary/ continuously monitor tobacco parameters
• Setup specifications in the online/Visual Quality Displays (VQDs) system
• Verify that the correct specification cards and materials are used in the production process.
• Crosscheck all equipment daily before use and document appropriately.
• Ensure that the correct quality documentation is completed in accordance with laid down processes.
• Actively participate in all Self Directed Work Teams (SDWT) activities and initiatives in order to contribute to the team success by ensuring implementation of actions arising from the meeting.
• Actively participate in Gap analysis and troubleshooting by using problem solving and improvement tools.
• Maintain the work environment in a clean and safe state through proper housekeeping and 5S

Skills and Experience

• At least 2 years experience in manufacturing environment in an FMCG organisation
• Knowledge in statistical process control (SPC)
• Report writing skills – good clerical skills
• Good communication skills to encourage and motivate others to improve the quality of their work
• Basic personal computer skills.

Education

• Minimum OND in Science Field with Chemistry, Mathematics or Statistics as a major study area

Job Title: Quality Supervisor
Reference Number: wo/ECA/KE/Ops/30-04-10/54
Location: Kenya
Reporting To: Quality Manager

Job Summary

The Shift Quality Supervisor is responsible for championing all quality assurance activities in a shift by conducting independent quality audits ,collating the data, analyzing quality reports, making decisions about products and raw materials, providing feedback to manufacturing and QA teams to ensure that that our products are always perceived by Consumers as the Quality Leader in their competitive set.

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure Quality control processes such as product specifications, material verification, Product Integrity Traceability (PI&T), process control charts, Finished Product Inspection (FPI) inspection worksheets and brand changes are properly executed and prepare comprehensive shift performance reports.
• Analyze and determine product quality indices in accordance with Finished Product Inspection (FPI) and Retail Quality Index (RQI) protocols.
• Schedule equipment crosschecks and calibrations in accordance with requirements of BAT protocols to ensure integrity of the results
• Perform SPC analysis and interpret quality data to identify causes of variations.
• Manage and execute relevant administrative activities in the department
• Make decisions on products and raw materials that deviate from the approved quality standards to ensure that that our products are always perceived by Consumers as the Quality Leader in their competitive set.
• Actively contribute to the continuous improvement of the Quality Assurance System by performing internal system audits on production processes

Skills and Experience

• Supervisory skills
• Good inter-personal skills; effective communication and influencing skills
• Ability to prioritise tasks and follow-up on corrective action plans
• Good understanding of ISO 9001:2008 requirements.
• Knowledge and application of Statistical Process Control (SPC)
• Knowledge of production processes and Quality Management Systems
• Proficient in Microsoft Office
• At least 3 years experience in Quality Assurance dealing with operations, materials and process quality

Education

• National Diploma in Chemistry or Chemical Engineering or any other relevant field

Equity Statement

• British American Tobacco is an equal opportunity employer General

The company reserves the right not to make any appointments as a result of the selection process.

An attractive remuneration package commensurate with the role will be offered to the successful candidate.

To apply, send your detailed CV to eahrservicecentre@bat.com with the position applied for in the subject line by the 14th of May, 2010

Republic of Kenya
Office of the Prime Minister

Ministry of State for Public Service Vacancies
Secretarial Personnel

Applications are invited for the following posts in various Districts in the Ministry of Public Health and Sanitation, Ministry of Housing and Ministry of Gender, Children and Social Development.

Personal Secretary III

Job Group ‘H’

Ninety Eight (98) Posts
Salary Scale KSh.16,692 x 835 – 17,527 x 876 – 18,403 x 920 – 19,323 x 966 – 20,289p.m.
Vacancy No.PA/01/10

A. Duties and Responsibilities

The main duties of a Personal Secretary III at this level entail: recording dictation in shorthand and transcribing it in typewritten form; processing data; management of e-office; ensuring security of office records, documents and equipment; operating office equipment; management of office protocol; managing office petty cash; handling telephone calls and appointments; and undertaking any secretarial duties that may be assigned. An officer at this level may be required to work for more than one officer.

B. Requirements for Appointment

Applicants must have the following qualifications:-

• Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education, mean grade C- (minus) with at least C plain in English Language or its equivalent qualification from a recognized institution.
• The following qualifications from the Kenya National Examinations Council:-

• Typewriting III (50 w.p.m.)/Computerized Document Processing III
• Shorthand II (80 w.p.m)
• Business English II/Communications I
• Office Practice II
• Secretarial Duties II
• Commerce II
• Office Management III/Office Administration and Management III

Or

• a Diploma/Higher Diploma in Secretarial Studies from the Kenya National Examinations Council (KNEC) or equivalent qualifications from a recognized institution; and
• a Certificate in Computer Applications (Windows, Ms-word, Ms-Excel, Ms-Access and Internet) from a recognized Institution.

Secretarial Assistant II

Job Group ‘G’

One Hundred and Sixty Three (163) Posts

Salary Scale Ksh.13,733 x 686 – 14,419 x 721 – 15,140 x 757 – 15,897 x 795 – 16,692 x 835 – 17,527p.m.
Vacancy No.PA/02/10

A. Duties and Responsibilities

The duties of a Secretarial Assistant II will entail: typing from manuscripts; processing data; operating office equipment; ensuring security of office equipment, documents and records; attending to visitors/clients; handling
telephone calls and appointments; and undertaking other secretarial duties that may be assigned. The officer may be required to work for more than one officer or may be deployed in a typing pool.

B. Requirements for Appointment

Applicants must have the following qualifications:-

• Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education, mean grade C- (minus) with at least C plain in English Language or its equivalent qualification from a recognized institution.
• the following qualifications from the Kenya National Examinations Council:-

• Typewriting II (40 w.p.m.)/Computerized Document Processing II
• Business English I/Communications I
• Office Practice I
• Secretarial Duties II
• Commerce II; and

• a Certificate in Computer Applications (Windows, Ms-word, Ms-Excel, Ms-Access and Internet) from a recognized Institution.

Applicants should complete PSC.2 (Revised 2007) form and attach relevant copies of academic and professional certificates. The completed application form to be sent to respective Provincial Commissioners’ Offices to be received on or before 21st May, 2010.

Applicants should specify the District in which the post they wish to be considered is. Details of the Districts where the vacancies are can be viewed at the various Provincial Commissioners’ Offices and at the Ministry of State for Public Service website www.dpm.go.ke.

Application forms are obtainable from the Public Service Commission of Kenya or from other Government offices
and are issued free of charge. They may also be downloaded from the Public Service Commission’s website: www.publicservice.go.ke.

Titus M. Ndambuki, CBS
Permanent Secretary