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Systems Analyst

A  Systems Analyst post is available. Desired skills: very good in SQL Server, TSQL& VB.Net. Knowledge in DevEx will be an added advantage. For more details email:  ckmutunga@yahoo.com .

Construction Planner

(Leading Ugandan construction Firm) Company Profile: Our client in the construction industry is seeking suitable candidate for the aforementioned position, to join their construction team in Kampala-Uganda. Role of the Position;  Job purpose is coordinating the efforts of the estimating staff in support of the Project Manager and is accountable for the overall outcome of the estimates and project schedules for all project proposals and exclusive negotiation. The Construction planner will be responsible for: • Prepare and maintain detailed engineering and construction schedules including development of critical path and project float. • Partner with operations manager to establish the plan and document the scope, develop project schedules and or capital cost estimates. • Maintain liaison with management regarding project planning by conducting analyses and preparing reports. • Make presentations to clients as needed. • Monitor hours and costs to determine trends and to assist in f...

Quality Assurance and Quality Control Engineer

 (Leading Ugandan construction Firm) Company Profile: Our client in the construction industry is seeking suitable candidate for the aforementioned position, to join their construction team in Kampala-Uganda. Role of the Position  The QA Engineer reports directly to Operations Manager and is responsible for the verification of Quality and the management of the Quality System for the Contract. The QA/QC Engineer will be responsible for: 1) Corporate • Support and actively participate in delivery of the company’s values • Reinforce the Safety Program through promotion of safe work practices within their area of responsibility. • Comply with Business Management Systems as amended from time to time. • Comply with Alcohol and Drug Testing and Fitness for Work policies and to agree to submit to random testing/screening at any time whilst at work 2) Safety and Environment • Minimise impact on local environment e.g., implementing controls for waste management, pollution control, flora...

Site Manager

 (Leading Ugandan construction Firm) Company Profile: Our client in the construction industry is seeking suitable candidate for the aforementioned position, to join their construction team in Kampala-Uganda. The Site Manager will be responsible for: *Maintaining an exceptional high standard of health and safety *All site operations and work with consultants, contractors and subcontractors to ensure the construction contract runs to schedule and on budget *Understand the client objectives and ensure that the relationship is managed effectively *Maintain continuous professional development to ensure appropriate technical awareness *Comply with standard procedures *Manage the project handover *Provide feedback for continuous improvement Essential Qualifications: *Experience leading sites in the Sub Saharan Region *Have a stable career working on similar sized projects to that required *Controlling costs, timing and quality in line with targets *Have excellent communication skills *Pr...

Site Engineer

 (Leading Ugandan construction Firm) Company Profile: Our client in the construction industry is seeking suitable candidate for the aforementioned position, to join their construction team in Kampala-Uganda. Role of the Position  The Site Engineer shall coordinate with engineers; follow architectural plans and contractors on site. Essential Qualifications • A Higher Diploma in Civil Engineering, Building and Construction, Architecture or other relevant field from recognized college and universities. • A minimum of five (5) years previous experience in construction, architecture or engineering or on a civil project. • Engineering knowledge. • Construction experience. • Good written and verbal communication. • Desirable; High computing skills. Job Type: Contract Location: Kampala-Uganda Start Date: ASAP - Urgent Requirement Duration: Not Defined Salary: 0$ (Not specified) Ref No: SE/256/06/26 Date Advertised: 26 Jun 2013 ABELA AGENCY apologies that we cannot respond to all ...

Technology Manager

Posted: 27 Jun 2013 11:16 PM PDT Vacancy Number :  TM/BECA/06/2013 Biosciences eastern and central Africa (BecA) Location : Nairobi, Kenya Duration : 3 years contract with the possibility of renewal Base salary starting from USD 75,000 per annum depending on skills and experience, with an attractive international benefits package (tax free*). The International Livestock Research Institute (ILRI) works to enhance the roles livestock play in pathways out of poverty in developing countries. ILRI is a member of the CGIAR Consortium, a global research partnership of 15 centres working with many partners for a food-secure future. ILRI has two main campuses in East Africa and other hubs in East, West and Southern Africa and South, Southeast and East Asia. www.ilri.org . CGIAR is a global agricultural research partnership for a food-secure future. Its science is carried out by 15 research centres that are members of the CGIAR Consortium in collaboration with hundreds of partn...

Sales Manager

Summary:  The Wrigley Company is the world's largest manufacturer of chewing gum.  A subsidiary of the MARS Company, a global leader in the chocolate and pet-food categories and one of the largest privately owned businesses. At Wrigley, we love what we do and are passionate about our people. People in over 150 countries enjoy our brands every day. Our secret to success is ensuring our associates treat the business as if it were their own and ensuring that we harness the individual strengths of our people. We also place great emphasis on being a responsible company with an eye on the future. We are seeking to recruit a Sales Manager Kenya reporting to the Sales Director, East Africa. Job Purpose To ensure effective execution of sales strategies in the market with a focus on the traditional trade so as to deliver company sales targets by working through an engaged team of associates. Key Responsibilities • Contribute to the setting of country and regional sales tar...

Foreman

Role of the Position  The Foreman shall work side by side with the project manager, property owner, and other construction design engineers in order to complete a project in a given time limit. His job will include identifying suitable workers to complete the job, and supervise apportioned building process. Company Profile: Our client in the construction industry is seeking suitable candidate for the aforementioned position, to join their construction team in Kampala-Uganda. The Foreman will be responsible for: 1. Coordinating and supervising activities of workers and construction needs for all phases. 2. Inspecting blueprints for determining various aspects of structure. 3. Choosing materials and structural units, and examining them to make sure that they not only conformance with provisions of building code and local ordinance but also minimize its cost. 4. Explaining floor plan and cabinet work to workers. 5. Deciding the order of all activities that are concerned with fabricat...

Logistics Manager

Summary:  The Wrigley Company is the world's largest manufacturer of chewing gum.  A subsidiary of the MARS Company, a global leader in the chocolate and pet-food categories and one of the largest privately owned businesses. At Wrigley, we love what we do and are passionate about our people. People in over 150 countries enjoy our brands every day. Our secret to success is ensuring our associates treat the business as if it were their own and ensuring that we harness the individual strengths of our people. We also place great emphasis on being a responsible company with an eye on the future. We are seeking to recruit a Logistics Manager reporting to the Factory Manager. Job Purpose Provide Logistic support in line with the corporate mission through optimization of the Supply Chain efficiency and activities to achieve the highest level of customer service at minimum operating cost.    Key Responsibilities • S&OP leader, managing Supply Management...

Project Coordinator

Headquartered in the Washington, DC area, MEBS Global Reach provides transportation logistics management to clients worldwide with offices in the UAE, USA, Kuwait, Qatar, Bahrain, Djibouti, Afghanistan, Pakistan, India, Myanmar, Kenya, Nigeria and South Sudan.  For more information on our services, you may view our website www.mebs-intl.com MEBS Global Reach is looking for an accomplished Project Coordinator for its Nairobi office to support its global transportation business and help manage its clients. We are keen to hear from candidates with at least five years’ experience in freight forwarding and logistics. The successful candidate should have experience with soliciting rate requests, following up with vendors and updating clients. Efficient process implementation and excellent customer service skills are mandatory. Strong office organizational skills are expected from the suitable candidate.  If you are interested in learning more please contact HR Manager, Sharon L...

Accountant / Administrator Required in Kenya

Headquartered in the Washington, DC area, MEBS Global Reach provides transportation logistics management to clients worldwide with offices in the UAE, USA, Kuwait, Qatar, Bahrain, Djibouti, Afghanistan, Pakistan, India, Myanmar, Kenya, Nigeria and South Sudan.  For more information on our services, you may view our website www.mebs-intl.com MEBS Global Reach is looking for an accomplished Accountant / Administrator for its Nairobi office to support its global transportation business. We are keen to hear from candidates with at least 3-5 years’ experience in accounting in the logistics and freight forwarding industry. The candidate should have experience with invoicing and collection of payments from vendors and clients as well as be knowledgeable on tax compliance requirements in Kenya and liaising with PKF for the same. The successful candidate will handle all these duties for the Nairobi office whilst also supporting the Juba office from Nairobi. If you are dynamic, motivate...

Research Analyst, Index Based Livestock Insurance

Posted: 27 Jun 2013 07:13 AM PDT Vacancy Number:  RA/IBLI/06/13 Location:  Nairobi, Kenya Duration:  2 years with the possibility of renewal The International Livestock Research Institute (ILRI) works to enhance the roles livestock play in pathways out of poverty in developing countries. ILRI has two main campuses in East Africa and other hubs in East, West and southern Africa and South, Southeast and East Asia.  www.ilri.org . CGIAR is a global agricultural research partnership for a food-secure future. Its science is carried out by 15 research centres that are members of the CGIAR Consortium in collaboration with hundreds of partner organizations.  www.cgiar.org .   The Position This position would be part of the team developing, piloting, assessing the impact of, and scaling-up index-based livestock insurance (IBLI) products.  Two comprehensive pilots have already been launched in Marsabit district of Northern Kenya and Borena Zone in...

Head Chef

Location : Nanyuki Industry: Hospitality Our client, a reputable lodge located in the foothills of Mt. Kenya Southern border of Laikipia region is seeking to recruit a  Head Chef.  The ideal candidate will be responsible for developing, costing and delivering exciting and creative menus for mobile campsite and the   lodge.  He/she MUST have experience working for a safari business and dealing with overseas guests. Key Responsibilities   Developing, costing and delivering exciting creative menus for mobile campsite and the lodge   Assisting the purchasing officer with re ordering of kitchen equipments and consumables and food  Maintaining accurate stock and usage records and providing this information to the Lodge Manager   Handling kitchen budgets and record keeping in accordance to the lodge  policies, guidelines and procedures   Keeping the Lodge Manager informed  on all related guests issues suc...

Business Line Manager

A south African company is, we are looking for a business line manager to run our Kenya operations (local candidate). Please  julie.peronnet@stratostaff.co.za  if you know of anyone interested: 

Financial Administrator

Medecins Sans Frontieres is an international organization, which provides assistance, to populations in distress, to victims of natural or man-made disasters and victims of armed conflict, doing so irrespective of race, religion, creed or political convictions. The position will be responsible to ensure an effective and efficient financial administration in Marere and Kismayo projects (MSF OCA Somalia) and also to ensure financial administration is carried out according to the MSF guidelines. He/She will be hierarchically and functionally supervised by the Project Coordinator (PC) of Marere and Kismayo projects, Somalia mission. The position will be based in Nairobi and will be responsible for Project Administration of the projects. OBJECTIVE OF THE POSITION To strictly observe and work according to the Finance Policies and Procedures of MSF OCA Somalia. Responsible for the day-to-day bookkeeping in the project in accordance with MSF OCA -Financial guidelines; support Fin/...

Capacity Building Field Officer

AfriAfya has been implementing a 5-year project " Strengthening HIV Strategic Information in Kenya" since September 2009. The project’s purpose is to develop and support implementation of monitoring and evaluation strategies and tools to track programmatic activities and, report for decision making and project improvement. The incumbent will provide training and monitoring support to the project so as to ensure efficient and effective organization and implementation of training activities. Specific Areas of Responsibility will be: a) Working with the project staff in documenting and disseminating information on the training activities b) Drafting, reviewing and editing reports and other documents as requested c) Logistical support, planning of project workshops and meetings and documentation of the same d) Liaising with partners and stakeholders to ensure that training activities take place as planned e) Monitoring the progress of training f) Support of mentoring acti...

Human Resource Contractors

An organization is  looking for Human Resource  contractors - must have 10yrs+ experience in change management with performance strategy exp. 800K - 1M KES. email: joan.kago@hallmarkrecruitment.com

IDRC Research Awards for Canadians and Developing Countries’ Students, 2014

Each year, the International Development Research Centre (IDRC) offers research awards for citizens of Canada and developing countries who have completed a master’s or doctoral degree at a recognized university. Approximately 16 awards will be offered in 2014 on a full-time basis for a minimum of 6 months and a maximum of 12 months. Research award recipients will undertake a one-year paid program of research on the topic they submitted when competing for the award. Most research awards positions are based at IDRC’s head office Ottawa, Canada and one of IDRC’s regional offices. Application deadline is August 7, 2013. Study Subject (s) : Research award positions offered by IDRC: Agriculture and Food Security, Canadian Partnerships, Climate Change and Water, Collaborative Adaptation Research Initiative in Africa and Asia, Communications Division, Corporate Strategy and Evaluation Division, Donor Partnerships Division, Ecosystems and Human Heal...

ILRI Research Fellowship – call for applications: Agro-economist, MSc student

Posted:   25 Jun 2013 07:24 AM PDT Project:  Enhancing dairy-based livelihoods in India and Tanzania through feed innovation and value chain development approaches (MilkIT) Location:  Nairobi (Kenya) and Tanga, Lushoto and Korogwe (Tanzania) Duration:   6 months, starting between September and October 2013 The International Livestock Research Institute (ILRI),   www.ilri.org   works at the crossroads of livestock and poverty, bringing high-quality livestock science, communications and capacity building to bear on poverty reduction and sustainable development. ILRI is one of 15 Centres of the CGIAR Consortium, a global agricultural research partnership for a food-secure future   www.cgiar.org. The IFAD-funded MilkIT project is enhancing dairy-based livelihoods in India and Tanzania through feed innovation and value chain development approaches. In Tanzania, the MilkIT project is conducted in close collaboration with the CGIAR International Cent...