Archive for March, 2011
Consultancy Services for a Study to Assess and Establish the Extent of Human Rights Violations in Places of Detention
Request for Expression of Interest
Tender Ref No. KNCHR/CONS/01/2011
Consultancy Services for a Study to Assess and Establish the Extent of Human Rights Violations in Places of Detention
The Kenya National Commission on Human Rights (KNCHR) is an independent National Human Rights institution established under the Kenya National Commission on Human Rights Act, 2002 with a mandate of promotion and protection of human rights in Kenya.
KNCHR intends to engage the services of a consultancy firm to carry out a research to establish existing gaps in the prevention of torture by the law enforcement officers.
Objectives
- To identify the existing gaps and issues within the law enforcement agencies which contribute to the use of torture, or cruel and inhuman and degrading treatment in handling people detained.
Posted: March 31st, 2011 under NGO and UN Jobs, Research and Surveys.
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KENGEN Career Opportunities in the Kenyan Energy Sector
Kenya Electricity Generating Company Limited (KenGen) is the leading electric power producer in Kenya.
In the recent past, the company has embarked on a transformation programme aimed at accelerating the expansion of its generation capacity and stabilizing the power situation in the country through a structured geothermal expansion programme.
To achieve this vision, KenGen invites dynamic and innovative team players to submit their applications for the following positions that are available at Olkaria Geothermal Project:
1. Drilling Engineers (Mechanical)
i. Aerated Drilling Engineer
ii. Cementing Engineer
iii. Directional Drilling Engineer
iv. Planning & Logistics Engineer
v. Drilling Operations Engineer
2. Maintenance Engineers
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Posted: March 31st, 2011 under Engineering and Technical Jobs, Environmental Health and Safety.
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Chief Finance Officer (CFO) – Eastern and Southern Africa Regional Programme Office Job Vacancy
WWF, the global conservation organization, is seeking to recruit a:
Chief Finance Officer (CFO)
Eastern and Southern Africa Regional Programme Office
Reporting to the Regional Representative, WWF Eastern & Southern Africa Programme (WWF-ESARPO), the Chief Finance Officer (CFO) has overall responsibility to provide effective leadership to ensure strong and professional financial management at ESARPO and country offices in the sub-region.
The CFO will ensure development and preparation of regional and national budgets ensuring that timing and cost of planned work is accurately reflected while taking relevant donor requirements into consideration.
The position leads and co-ordinates the development and implementation of policies, procedures and systems for all financial support services throughout the Regional Programme, including accounting, financial reporting, auditing, budget management, and adherence to WWF International guidelines.
Posted: March 31st, 2011 under Accounting and Finance, NGO and UN Jobs.
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Landscape and Interior Designer Job Vacancy in Kenya
A newly established interior and landscaping company is looking to hire qualified Landscape and Interior Designer to handle the growing demands of the company.
Job Term: Entry level contract
Vacancies: 2
Vacancy Type: Interior and Landscape Designer
Job Location: Embakasi
Posting Date: 31-03-2011
Closing Date: 6-04-2011
Recruitment: Immediately
Job Description:
- To plan, design and supervise major renovations, remodeling and additions.
- Taking client briefs, and assembling client information for design development.
- Participating in design conceptualization process and preparation of all presentation materials.
- To prepare estimates for each design projects
- To leverage industry and business knowledge to create demand and persuade through the development and presentation of compelling designs and purchasing rationales.
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Posted: March 31st, 2011 under Architecture Jobs in Kenya.
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Accessibility Baseline Survey Consultancy – National Council for Persons with Disabilities
The National Council for Persons with Disabilities (NCPWD) is a Semi-Autonomous Government Agency set up to promote the rights of Persons with Disabilities in Kenya and Mainstream Disability issues into all aspects of National Development.
The Council seeks an experienced consultant to undertake a survey of the physical accessibility of public buildings for
Persons with Disabilities, and the reasons why organizations have not adapted to be disability friendly as is a requirement of Section 21 of the Persons with Disabilities Act 2003.
The survey should cover buildings in Nairobi, Mombasa and Kisumu. Work to be undertaken between 20th April 2011
and 10th June 2011.
Posted: March 31st, 2011 under Research and Surveys.
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