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Narok University College, a Constituent College of Moi University was established in July 2008.

Presently, it has seven (7) Schools offering various degree and diploma programmes. The University College is situated two (2) kilometers from Narok town, off Narok Sotik road and next to the Maasai Mara junction.

The University College invites suitably qualified applicants for the following vacant positions: One post is vacant for each advertised area of specialization.

A. Academic Affairs Division

1. School of Education, Arts and Social Sciences

i) Education:

• Educational Foundations – Associate Professor (Philosophy of Education/History of Education, Sociology of Education and Comparative Education)
• History of Education/Philosophy of Education – Lecturer
• Linguistics -Senior Lecturer
• Early Childhood and Primary Education – Senior lecturer

(ii) Arts & Social Sciences

• Public Administration- (Associate professor , Senior Lecturer, Lecturer)

2. School of Information Science

• Archives and Records Management, Media studies and Publishing – Senior Lecturer
• Classification, cataloguing and Binary Systems – Senior Lecturer

3. School of Natural Resource Management

• Wildlife Management/Environmental Studies – Associate Professor
• Forestry – Senior lecturer
• Agricultural Biotechnology – Lecturer

4. School of Science

• Atmospheric /Environmental chemistry -Associate professor
• Physics -Senior Lecturer
• Statistics -Senior Lecturer
• Computer Science (soft-ware) – Senior Lecturer
• Mathematics – pure/applied – Senior Lecturer

5. School of Human Resource Development

• Human Resource Management -Associate Professor
• Communication and Public Relations/Journalism – Senior Lecturer

6. School of Business & Economics

• Business Management –Finance/Accounting)-Associate Professor
• Business Management –Insurance Mgt/Entrepreneurship – Lecturer
• Agricultural Economist – Lecturer
• Tourism Management –Senior Lecturer
• Hotel & Hospitality- Lecturer

7. School of Nursing

• Nursing – Senior Lecturer

Qualifications and requirements for the vacant academic positions

Associate Professor – Scale 14

Applicants must have a PhD degree or its academic equivalent from a recognized University.

In addition, they should also:

• Have at least 4 years of teaching and research since becoming senior lecturer or 8 years of teaching experience at University.
• Have at least 4 articles in refereed journals since appointment as Senior Lecturer.
• have supervised post graduate degree candidates
• have attended and contributed at learned conferences, seminars and workshops
• Should show evidence of membership of professional societies
• Should be recognized and registered by relevant professional boards
• Should show evidence of contribution to University as well as national and international life.
• Should show evidence of attracting research funds

Senior Lecturer – Scale 13

Applicants must be holders of a relevant PhD degree from a recognized institution.

In addition, they must also

• Have at least five (5) years of University teaching, three (3) of which as full-time lecturer
• Have successfully supervised at least four (4) masters students
• Show evidence of continuing research including published at least four (4) articles in refereed journals since being appointed Lecturer
• Show evidence of attendance and contribution at learned conferences, seminars or workshops
• Show evidence of active participation in departmental activities leadership and good quality teaching.

Lecturer – Scale 12

Applicants must be holders of a relevant PhD degree from a recognized University institution.

In addition, they must also:

• Have a Masters degree in addition to a first degree from a recognized academic institution plus at least years of teaching experience at University level after obtaining a Masters degree and at least 2 publications in referred journal(s)
• Have presented at least three (3) Seminar papers or has two (2) publications in referred journals or a University level book by a reputable publisher
• Show evidence of active participation in departmental activities leadership and good quality teaching.

School of Nursing – Senior Lecturer Scale 13

Applicants must have a

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing Degree from a recognized University
• Registered by the Nursing Council of Kenya with current practice License
• Master of Science in Nursing in either of the following specialty: Midwifery, Nursing Management and Administration, Medical Surgical Nursing, Mental health and Psychiatric Nursing, Pediatric Nursing, Critical Care Nursing or Community Health Nursing
• PhD in Nursing
• Minimum of two years Teaching Experience in a university
• Evidence of Publications in Referred Journals.

Successful candidates will be expected to teach at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels.

Those applicants with Master’s degree in relevant fields with at least eight (8) years of full time University teaching and
evidence of publications would also be considered.

Salary Scales for Teaching Staff

• Associate Professor (Scale:14) – Ksh.96,157 x 3202 – 105,766 x 3687 – 135,262/-p.m.
• Senior Lecturer (Scale:13) – Ksh 73,680 x 2122 – 75,802 x 3006 – 92,954 x 3203 -105,766/- p.m.
• Lecturer (Scale 12) – Ksh. 65,192 x 2122 – 77.924 x 3006 – 92,954/- p.m.

In addition successful candidates shall be entitled to a generous house allowance commensurate with their seniority.

Applications should be received by 23rd May, 2011. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Applications (5 copies) should be submitted giving full details of applicant’s age, marital status, educational and professional qualifications, working experience, present post and salary, telephone contact, names and addresses of three referees plus copies of certificates and testimonies to:

The Principal,
Narok University College
P.O. Box 861-20500
Narok.

The Aga Khan Foundation (AKF) is a private, non-denominational, development agency promoting creative and effective solutions to problems that impede social development through a portfolio of programmes in Tanzania and beyond.

AKF in partnership with the Department for International Development (DFID) and Financial Sector  Deepening Trust (FSTD) through the Coastal Rural Support Programme Tanzania (CRSPT) is implementing initiatives that aim to make substantial improvements in the livelihoods of the poor including access to the financial services to increase incomes in Mtwara and Lindi Regions of Tanzania.

CRSPT is designed to fold into a Multi Input Area Development (MIAD) Programme that will integrate with interventions from across the Aga Khan Development Network (AKDN) agencies.

The goal is to improve the quality of life and social well being of target communities through sustainable interventions including food security, income generation, and increased access to quality health and education services.

Main Purpose:

The Programme Manager (PM) will be based in Dar es Salaam and will report to the AKF EA Regional Programme Manager.

The PM will play an overall management and coordination role across AKF programmes in Tanzania by ensuring inputs from sector specialists and linkages across AKDN agencies to ensure productive collaboration and optimal impact.

Selection of Main Duties and Responsibilities:

Programme

• Oversee programme implementation and ensure all targets are met across the AKF portfolio including CRSPT
• Provide technical support to senior managers to ensure that technical issues and challenges are effectively addressed and met
• Provide day-to-day supervision of country based Programme Officers and Programme Directors as well as their periodic performance reviews
• Guide, counsel, and motivate staff to work effectively both as individuals and as a team and provide support for professional development

AKF Coordination

• Oversee M&E and lead the review of strategic direction
• Develop quarterly AKF sector reports and analysis for oversight to ensure effective and efficient programme implementation
• Coordinate all programme activities in Tanzania including regular quarterly reviews and make recommendations from time to time to the AKF EA Regional Office
• Document lessons learnt from programmes for wider dissemination
• Promote scaling up of lessons learnt across the public and private sectors

MIAD Coordination

• Lead the MIAD planning and discussions with all sectors and develop plans for sequencing
• Lead the coordination and collaboration of AKF projects across AKDN agencies to deepen partnerships in the project area
• Participate in the development of AKDN development frameworks for Tanzania to provide multi-sector responses to the multi-dimensional nature of poverty Resource Mobilisation and Grant Management
• Identify relevant organisations, institutions, partners and agencies to form effective strategic partnerships
• Provide oversight, supervision, support and guidance to the Programme Directors and Officers and liaise with donors and other AKF units to ensure consistent high quality management of grants and contract compliance
• Lead the process of identifying donor opportunities and respond to calls for proposals as appropriate to ensure adequate resource mobilisation for the programme portfolio

Required Qualifications & Experience:

• Direct technical experience in establishing a multi sectoral area based programme with social, cultural and economic interventions to enhance livelihoods, enterprise and employment opportunities and adequate education and health service access for poor communities
• Experience of multi-sector programming and knowledge of key education, health, civil society and rural development issues
• Knowledge of the government system and the legal, fiscal and policy context in Tanzania, including proven familiarity with sector strategies and policy documents relevant to AKF sectors will be an added advantage
• A Masters degree in Development, Economics or Environmental Studies preferred

Interested applicants are requested to submit their applications with CVs, including three references, and a cover letter explaining why they are best suited for the position by 15th May, 2011 to the Regional Human Resources Manager, Aga Khan Foundation, East Africa

by email to recruitment-akfea@akdn.org

or mail to P.O. Box 40898, 00100, Nairobi

Only short-listed candidates will be contacted

The Aga Khan Foundation is an Agency of the Aga Khan Development Network

Farm Supervisor wanted for medium size intergrated farm.

Location: Machakos

Qualifications

• Diploma/Degree in Dry Land Farming or Agriculture.
• 5 years Experience
• Computer literate.
• Valid Drivers Licence.

To apply submit application with current salary & 3 References to:

info@premierpropertieskenya.com

or

Africa Green Villages
P.O.Box 10006 – 80101 Bamburi,
Mombasa.

Applications are invited for the post of Food Technologist in Alcoholic Drinks Manufacturing Industry in Nairobi with the
following Qualifications;

• Degree in Food Science/Diploma in food Technology.
• At least 3 years Experience in Alcoholic Drinks Industry
• Good Communication and Interpersonal skills

Apply to:-

The Manager
DNA/No. 964

Applications to be received before 20th May 2011.

IAPS Co-educational
Weekly Boarding and Day 400

For September 2011, The Banda, an IAPS school with small classes of friendly and motivated pupils, invites applications for the post below.

The Banda has an enviable reputation for academic, cultural and sporting excellence.

Head of Music

We are seeking an enthusiastic, well qualified and suitably experienced teacher to take responsibility for the teaching
of music throughout the school.

We have two specialist rooms, three choirs, two orchestras and a band.

A letter of application with CV, photograph and names, addresses and telephone numbers of two referees should be e-mailed to the Headmaster by Friday 6th May 2011.

The Banda School
P.O. Box 24722, Nairobi 00502, Kenya.

Tel: 00254-20-8891220160

E-mail: bandaschool@swiftkenya. corn

www.bandaschool.com