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Nation Media Group Ltd is not only the largest but also the leading Multi-Media House in East & Central Africa. We would however like to expand and strengthen our Internal Audit team.

We are seeking for a qualified and experienced Internal Auditor who will add value to the operations of the group through the Internal Audit Department.

Reporting to the Group Internal Audit Manager and working closely with other executives within the organization, the key result areas for this position will include:

Key responsibilities and duties:

• Planning audit assignments;
• Designing and executing audit tests in compliance with conventional auditing guidelines;
• Preparing assignment reports in accordance with professional standards; and
• Identifying audit issues and following up with the respondents to ensure implementation of corrective measures.

Knowledge and skills required:

• University Degree;
• Qualified Accountant;
• CISA qualification;
• At least three years of working experience in a commercial set up;
• Excellent computer skills or.demonstrable work experience in forensic audit systems; and
• Experience in SAP or DTI systems will be an added advantage.

Interested candidates who meet the above criteria may email their applications and detailed CVs online to: http://careers.nationmedia.com before December 3, 2010.

We shall only contact the short-listed candidates.

Kerio Valley Development Authority (KVDA) is a state corporation established by an Act of Parliament Cap 441 of 1979 of the laws of Kenya. It was established to plan and coordinate the implementation of programmes and projects that transcend administrative boundaries of the districts in North Western part of Kenya.

The Authority seeks to invite applications from suitably qualified individuals for the following positions.

1. Chief Manager/Planning, Research, and Development

9. ICT Officer

A) Chief Managers

1. Chief Manager/Planning, Research, and Development

Ref: KVDA/1/CM-PRD

Job description

• Reports to the Managing Director
• Plan, direct and coordinates product research and development activities for the Authority
• Designs, develops, and improves new or existing projects/products and directs the formulation and testing of new products
• Suggest process improvements or other technical improvements to existing products
• Creates and/or develops products relating to defined client needs or internal direction of research efforts
• Reviews professional journals and scientific papers to keep abreast of changes in processing methods, product reformulation and Legal and Regulatory affairs with could impact Authority’s mandate and processes
• Develops monitoring and evaluation frame work for the Authority activities
• Manages planning, research resource within budget and project schedule
• Support of and involvement in Authority policies, procedures, programs and activities

Qualification and experience

• A Bachelor’s degree in economics or related field from a recognized university with 5 years experience in senior management position, three of which must have been hands on in planning and research activities
• A Master’s degree in Economic Planning, Economics & Development Research or Economics will be an added advantage
• Demonstrate clear understanding of the role of Regional development in Kenya’s social economic development and particularly in line with vision 2030
• Must be computer literate with knowledge and experience in data analysis and planning software’s
• Should be above 30 years of age

2. Chief Manager/Finance
Ref: KVDA/2/CM-FIN

Job description

• Reports to the Managing Director
• Develop and maintain books of account and preparation of consolidated financial statements that are in compliance with GAAP
• Proposes and implements improvements in accounting and reporting systems along with internal controls to facilitate accurate and timely reporting
• Responsible for preparing the budget in conjunction with budget holders, monitoring and report on budget performance and reporting on expenditure forecasts
• Supervise on payments and sales revenues and accounting for the same
• Undertakes credit control

Qualification and experience

• Bachelors degree in Commerce (Accounting option), or any other related field from a recognized university
• 5 years experience in senior position
• Should be a CPA (K) or ACCA finalist
• Master’s degree majoring in Accounts is an added advantage
• Computer literacy and knowledge of accounting packages is essential
• Demonstrate high leadership qualities and a team player
• Must be a person of high integrity
• Should be above 30 years of age

3. Chief Manager/ Human Resource and Administration
Ref: KVDA/3/CM-HR & A

Job description

• Reports to the Managing Director
• Develop and manage a comprehensive Human Resource system including the welfare and pension issues of the Authority
• Development of effective tools to assist in creating an optimal organizational structure and productive work environment (HR guideline materials including hand books, orientation manuals, performance appraisals tools, induction programmes etc)
• Encourage a positive and team-focused working environment by setting standards of good communication and ensure staff behaviour is in line with the organizations core values
• Ensure succession plans are in place for key leadership roles
• Assessment of training needs and development
• Management of a staff training programme should be conversant with labour/industrial relation

Qualification and experience

• A Bachelor’s degree in Social Sciences, Commerce, Humanities or other related field from a recognized university
• Must have served in a senior management position for a at least 5 years
• MBA specializing in Human Resource Management will be an added advantage
• Computer literate
• Should be above 30 years of age

4. Chief Manager/Business Development and Investment Promotion
Ref: KVDA/4/CM-BDIP

Job description

• Reports to the Managing Director
• Identify and develop business opportunities for the Authority’s creative solutions and services
• Prepares the Annual Business Development plan
• Develop and implement strategies for new products and services
• Determine new opportunities by analyzing business needs
• Provide direction, guidance to the department to ensure alignment with the Authority’s strategies
• Pro-actively hunt for target organizations and establish communications with those businesses that can benefit from Authority’s services
• Develop and manage marketing tools and collateral for existing and new clients
• Implement business models so as to create new ventures
• Liaise with donor agencies
• Development of suitable community projects

Qualification and experience

• A Bachelor’s degree in Business administration, international relations, commerce or related discipline from a recognized university
• Must have served for 5 years in a senior management position in related area of specialization
• Master’s degree majoring in strategic management is an added advantage
• Proven ability and experience in resource mobilization, entrepreneurship networking and linkages with development partners organizations
• Team player with good communication skills
• Computer literate
• Should be above 30 years of age

B) Managers

5. Manager, Legal Services
Ref: KVDA/5/M-LS

Job description

• Reports to the Managing Director
• Preparing legal opinion and advising on general issues that may arise from time to time with respect to activities of the Authority
• Receiving summons, reviewing the relevant files and preparing suitable instructions to external lawyers
• He will be custodian of statutory documents of the Authority
• Monitoring legal events and responding appropriately for purposes of promoting and enhancing the Authority’s interest
• Vetting and drafting legal agreements
• Secretary to the Board of Directors

Qualification and experience

• Bachelors degree in law (LLB) from a recognized university
• A Master degree in relevant field will be an added advantage
• Must be an advocate of the High Court of Kenya with at least three years relevant experience
• Must be a computer literate
• Must be above 30 years of age

6. Manager, Internal Audit
Ref: KVDA/6/M-IA

Job description

• Reports to the Board on policy issues and to the Managing Director on day to day operations
• Developing and implementing effective risk management, control and governance framework
• Understanding and mitigating the financial, commercial and strategic risks within the Authority
• Leading discussions on internal Audit and Risk recommendations and agreed remedial actions and plans
• Liaising with external auditors in carrying out audits

Qualification and experience

• Bachelors degree in Accounting, Finance or a degree in a related field from a recognized university
• Accounting qualifications (ACA, ACCA, CPA,(K)) or an equivalent qualification with at least three years’ relevant experience as an Internal Auditor
• MBA is an added advantage
• Computer literate
• Must be above 30 years of age

7. Manager, Corporate Communication
Ref: KVDA/7/M-PR

Job Description

• Reports to the Managing Director
• Responsible for all Public Communication matters including speech writing and generating material for newsletters, brochures, periodicals and annual reports
• Disseminating information both awareness on the Authority which would activate and create public awareness on Authority plans, strategies as well as achievements
• Manage the commutations both internally and externally
• Plan, develop and implement public relations strategies coordinate social corporate responsibility programmes including corporate partnerships and community based projects
• Monitor, conduct research to find out concerns and expectations of public and stakeholders

Qualification and experience

• Bachelor’s degree in journalism or mass communications from a recognized university
• Post graduate qualification in journalism or public communications with at least three years relevant management experience
• Master’s degree in the relevant field will be an added advantage
• Computer literate
• Must be above 30 years of age

8. Manager, Procurement and Supplies
Ref: KVDA/8/M-PS

Job Description

• Reports to the Managing Director
• Overseeing the procurement processes and procedures to ensure these are in line with the procurement act
• Reviewing the usage and expenditure on large expenditure items with a view of identifying areas of cost reduction and/or service improvement
• Coordinating and supervising the tendering processing including participating in the evaluation of bids for goods and services
• Managing and processing payments (in liaising with the finance department) to all suppliers under contract to ensure compliance and ability to partner with the fund
• Reviewing and presenting evaluation reports to Tender Committee
• Preparation of the Annual Procurement plans inline with Budgetary Allocations
• Secretary to the Tender committee
• Participating in the annual expenditure budgeting process for all shared services and general usage items
• Undertake routine market intelligence surveys on pricing of products and services.

Qualification and experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Purchasing and Supplies Management or any other related courses from a recognized university
• Post graduate qualifications in procurement and or supplies management with at least three years relevant experience
• A master degree in the relevant field will be an added advantage
• Must be a member of professional body i.e KISM or CIPS
• Computer literate
• Must be above 30 years of age

9. ICT Officer
Ref: KVDA/9/ICT

Job Description

• Ensure implementation of ICT strategies and introduction/ implementation of new technologies.
• Ensure effective functioning of Hardware and software application.
• Develop office automation to facilitate database and web based management services.
• LAN/WAN Network troubleshooting and administration.
• Develop analysis, design, programming and deployment of Ad-hoc application for the Authority
• Develop regular updates of dynamic website.
• Ensure Network security.
• Ensure regular backups of system resources and user data is in secure repository.
• Providing Help Desk Support

Qualification and experience

• Have a Bachelors degree in Computer Science/Information Technology.
• Skills and hands on experience in configuration of cluster servers.
• 5 years experience in an organization with LAN and WAN infrastructure.
• Experience in troubleshooting and configuration of LAN, Routes, and Access Terminals.
• Good logical and analytical skills of ICT based problem identification and resolution.
• Must be above 30 years of age.

An attractive remuneration package commensurate with responsibility of the job and experience of the individual will be offered to the right candidates.

The positions in part (A) and (B) will be on a three (3) years renewable contract and permanent and pensionable terms of service respectively.

Interested candidates should submit their applications with a detailed CV and photocopies of all testimonials, IDs stating their current position, current remuneration level, E-mail, contact address and telephone number and addresses of three referees to reach the undersigned on or before 9th December 2010.

The Managing Director
Kerio Valley Development Authority
P.O Box 2660-30100
Eldoret

Note: Only short listed candidates will be contacted, canvassing will lead to disqualification.

MEDS is a registered Trust of the Kenya Episcopal Conference (KEC) and Christian Health Association of Kenya (CHAK) with a mission to provide reliable, quality and affordable essential drugs, medical supplies, training and other pharmaceutical services.

Applications are invited for the following positions:

1. Field Officer (Clinical Laboratory)

Job Summary: Provide sales, marketing and Client support services for business growth

Key Responsibilities:

• Ensure all technical specifications for clinical laboratory supplies and equipments are communicated to the various committees such as formulary, tender, quality assurance, quantification, quotation, procurement and purchasing.
• Visit end-users of clinical laboratory supplies and other non pharmaceuticals with a view to providing after sales service and addressing emerging needs.
• Conduct comprehensive market intelligence particularly on specific product requirements, specifications quantities and prices.
• Train staff particularly in field services, customer care and purchasing functions with a view to creating a knowledgeable and resourceful team on these products.
• Ensure all issues on the product category from clients are addressed to conclusion for customer satisfaction and repeat business.
• Stimulate utilization of this product category so as to achieve set monthly and annual sales targets.

Job Requirements:

• Level of Education: Registered diploma in clinical laboratory technology with more than 5 years experience from a recognized institution or a degree in clinical laboratory.
• Professional/Qualifications: Member of professional clinical laboratory body.
• Experience: Minimum 5 years working experience for diploma holders and 3 years for degree holders with at least 2 years in sales and marketing laboratory commodities or in a busy hospital laboratory.
• Job Skills: Business acumen, communication skills and computer skills, a valid driving license and Sales and marketing skills.

2. Field Officer (Medical/Surgical Supplies)

Job Summary: Provide sales, marketing and Client support services for business growth

Key Responsibilities:

• Ensure all technical specifications for medical/surgical supplies and equipments are communicated to the various committees such as formulary, tender, quality assurance, quantification, quotation, procurement and purchasing.
• Visit end-users of medical/surgical supplies and other non pharmaceuticals with a view to providing after sales service and addressing emerging needs.
• Conduct comprehensive market intelligence particularly on specific product requirements, specifications quantities and prices.
• Train staff particularly in field services, customer care and purchasing functions with a view to creating a knowledgeable and resourceful team on these products.
• Ensure all issues on the product category from clients are addressed to conclusion for customer satisfaction and repeat business.
• Stimulate utilization of this product category so as to achieve set monthly and annual sales targets.

Job Requirements:

• Level of Education: Registered diploma in nursing or clinical medicine with more than 5 years experience from a recognized institution.
• Professional/Qualifications: Member of professional body – Nursing or Clinical Officers.
• Experience: Minimum 5 years working experience; 2 years in a busy hospital theatre or surgical ward; 3 years selling and marketing surgical supplies.
• Job Skills: Business acumen, communication skills and computer skills, a valid driving license and Sales and marketing skills.

If you are up to the challenge and you possess the necessary qualifications and experience please send your CV and application letter indicating why you are the most suitable candidate for the offer to the address below.

Applications should be sent by post or email to:

Managing Director
Mission for Essential Drugs & Supplies (MEDS)
P O Box 78040
Viwandani 00507
Nairobi

Or email: sahibu@africaonline.co.ke

Closing date for receiving applications is 3rd December, 2010

Any form of canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification. Only short listed candidates will be contacted.

FHI is a global health and development organization whose rigorous, science-based approach builds programs that create lasting change. Founded in 1971, FHI maintains offices and staff worldwide, helping to forge strong local relationships that enable us to make measurable progress against disease, poverty, and inequity—improving lives for millions.

We seek qualified candidates for the position of Senior Technical Advisor, HIV Prevention in Nairobi, Kenya.

Senior Technical Advisor, HIV Prevention

(Req ID: 1408)

The post holder will provide global scientific, technical leadership and support in the design, development, planning, implementation, execution, capacity-building, and evaluation of HIV prevention programs operating at country, regional and global levels.

Responsibilities include:

• Advises on the design, development, implementation and evaluation of country- and context-specific HIV prevention programs serving generalized and most-at-risk populations;
• Assesses the state of HIV prevention programming and science;
• Ensures that FHI evolves and adapts HIV prevention programs in step with emerging evidence and program experience;
• Represents FHI as a global technical leader in HIV prevention science and programs;
• Builds and sustains collaborative relationships with diverse stakeholders including in-country partners, local and international NGOs, local governments, and sponsors;
• Identifies and successfully secures new funding to bolster FHI’s HIV prevention programs and research;
• Produces peer-reviewed publications documenting evidence for effective HIV prevention programs and methods across diverse settings and populations;
• Provides technical assistance and leadership through the writing and review of proposals, protocols, papers, and reports to ensure quality, accuracy and appropriateness;
• Actively links FHI biomedical and behavioral expertise in HIV prevention research with critical country needs;
• Represents FHI at scientific meetings, on scientific panels and in discussions with major donor institutions, multilateral agencies, government counterparts, and implementing partners to coordinate project development and implementation;
• Serves on committees and teams both internal and external to FHI;
• Mentors and transfers knowledge to staff;
• Assures compliance with FHI standards and all applicable federal and international regulations.

Position Requirements:

• MD or PhD (or equivalent degree) in health-related field with 7 – 9 years relevant experience in HIV prevention programs.
• Excellent demonstrated knowledge of HIV prevention science, methods, and evidence for effectiveness in both generalized and concentrated epidemics, particularly in African and/or Asian settings.
• Substantial experience working and providing technical assistance in developing countries.
• Record of peer reviewed publications and presentations at scientific/technical meetings.
• Proven track record of leading proposals and securing funding from multiple sources.
• Capacity to mentor and transfer knowledge to staff.
• Fluent written and oral English; ability to speak French an asset.

*Preferred location is Nairobi, Kenya and other locations may be considered.

FHI has a competitive compensation package. Interested candidates may register online through FHI’s Career Center at www.fhi.org/careercenter or via email to: recruit@fhi.org and quote the Req ID No. provided on the subject line while sending your application, to be received not later than December 8, 2010.

Please submit CV/resume and cover letter including salary requirements. Please specify source in your application. AA/EOE/M/F/V/D

Office of the Deputy Prime Minister and Ministry of Local Government

Country: Kenya
Name of Project: Kenya Municipal Program (KMP)

Consulting Services
Credit No: 4714-KE

Contract No. ODPM&MOLG/KMP/COMP3/SWD-01/2010/11

Request for Expressions of Interest for Consultancy Services for Storm Water Drainage (SWD) Facilities

1.0 The Government of Kenya has received a credit from International Development Association (IDA), and intends to apply part of the proceeds for procurement of Consultancy Services for Storm Water Drainage (SWD) Facilities to assist the Ministry of Local Government and the Kenya Municipal Programme, comprising:

Part A: Review and update Existing Feasibility Studies, Carry out Detailed Designs, Preparation of Tender Documents and Operations and Maintenance Manuals for Storm Water Drainage Works in Naivasha, Garissa, and Malindi Towns;

Part B: Carry out Feasibility Studies, Detailed Designs, Preparation of Tender Documents and Operations and Maintenance Manuals for Storm Water Drainage Works in Kericho, Embu, Nakuru, Kitui, Eldoret and Kakamega Towns

Contract No. ODPM&MOLG/KMP/COMP3/SWD-01/2010/11

2.0 The Scope of services will require the consultant to:

Part A: Naivasha, Garissa and Malindi

• Review and update existing feasibility studies and prepare updated feasibility report;
• Carry out inspection of all the proposed sites of the facilities and confirm their availability in consultation with the Local Authorities;
• Develop and apply priority criteria for ranking the investment needs for Naivasha, Garissa and Malindi towns;
• Recommend suitable measures to be adopted and prepare preliminary and final designs of the facilities;
• Carry out an Environmental Impact Assessment (EAI) and prepare the EAI Report according to the regulations of the National Environmental Management Authority (NEMA) of Kenya and the World Bank Guidelines, and considering the prevailing Kenyan Environmental rules and regulations. All proposed measures in the final design have to comply with the regulations of NEMA concerning the protection of the environment. The Consultant shall facilitate the processing of the construction licences from NEMA;
• Develop Environmental Management Plans (EMPs) and guidelines, where applicable, to manage identified impacts;
• Develop social impact assessment and guidelines, where applicable, to manage identified impacts;
• Prepare draft and final design reports, including drawings and other details showing the proposed construction layouts concrete works details which may from time to time be submitted by the would be Contractor;
• Prepare Engineers Estimate for the agreed works;
• Prepare economic justification of investment by either cost benefit analysis or, for small works, below US$500,000 by cost effectiveness;
• Prepare draft and final tender documents based on World Bank guidelines;
• Carry out an assessment of the current operation and maintenance of the existing storm water drainage system in Naivasha, Garissa and Malindi towns. Recommend suitable measures to be taken in view of the additional storm water drainage system investment;
• Develop outcome indicators of these investments within the scope of the project indicators as provided for in the Project Appraisal Document (PAD)
• Prepare operations and maintenance manual of the facilities; and
• Prepare a Resettlement Action Plan in accordance with the World Bank Guidelines.

Part B: Kericho, Embu, Nakuru, Kitui, Eldoret and Kakamega Towns

• Carry out feasibility studies on storm water drainage facilities and prepare the Feasibility Report;
• Undertake activities under Part A above bullets numbers b,c,d,e,f,g,h,i,j,k,l,m,n and o but for Kericho, Embu, Nakuru, Kitui, Eldoret and Kakamega Towns

3.0 The assignment is expected to take eight (8) calendar months.

4.0 The Ministry of Local Government now invites eligible consultants to indicate their interest in providing the services. Interested consultants must provide information indicating that they are qualified to perform the services (brochures, description of similar assignments, experience in similar consultancies, availability of appropriate skills among staff, etc).

5.0 Interested consultants should preferably have undertaken a similar assignment in the last five years.

6.0 Consultants may associate to enhance their qualifications.

7.0 The consultant will be selected in accordance with the procedures set out in the World Bank’s Guidelines: Selection and Employment of Consultants by World Bank Borrower, May 2004 (Revised October, 2006 and May, 2010).

8.0 Interested consultants may obtain further information at the address below from 0800 to 1700 Hours on working days (from Monday to Friday) excluding lunch hour (1300 to 1400Hrs) and public holidays.

9.0 Expression of interest must be delivered or submitted by electronic mail to the address below by December 14, 2010 at 12.00 noon Kenyan time using one of the following modalities:

(i) depositing in the Tender Box located at Jogoo House “A” First (1st) Floor Taifa Road, Nairobi, Kenya,

(ii) Sending by National or International Courier to the Permanent Secretary, Office of the Deputy Prime Minister & Ministry of Local Government, P.O. Box 30004-00100 Nairobi Kenya or

(iii) sending to the Permanent Secretary, Office of the Deputy Prime Minister and Ministry of Local Government through email to kmptenders@localgovernment.go.ke For Expressions 0f Interest that will be deposited in the Tender Box and to be sent by courier as described above, the packages should be clearly marked Contract No. ODPM&MOLG/KMP/COMP3/SWD-01/2010/11 for Consultancy Services for Storm Water Drainage Facilities (SWD) Facilities:

Permanent Secretary
Office of the Deputy Prime Minister & Ministry of Local Government
Jogoo House “A” Taifa Road,
P.O. Box 30004 – 00100
Nairobi, Kenya
Tel: +254-20- 217475

Fax: +254-20-201756/243067
Email: ps@localgovernment.go.ke,

Website: www.localgovernment.go.ke

Head,Supply Chain Management
For PermanentSecretary