Sunday 29 July 2012

Academic Research Writing

We are the leading academic writing company that is based in Kenya. 
We seek to recruit both novice but talented writers and also highly experienced writers to join our team of professional academic freelancers.

Requirements
  • Must be able to work full-time
  • Personal computer with constant internet connection
  • Any Degree, Diploma or Certificate from a recognized institution
  • Should be able to meet STRICT deadlines
  • Should be able to work on ANY academic papers that are 100% original.
  • Previous research writing experience in MLA, APA, Harvard and Chicago is required but it is not a must have.
  • Should be easily contacted through the phone
Payment Rates: From Ksh 150-300 per 275 words and higher depending on the complexity of the work
 
Bonuses: Upon review and customer satisfaction feedback bonuses will be given to the writer

Payments will be made twice per month through M-PESA or bank transfer

If you believe that you are qualified and that you meet all our required criteria please send your CV (inclusive of your phone number), past samples (if you have any) to applications.hrm.innovative@gmail.com

Vehicles Sales Executives

The Meru Toyota has an opportunity for experienced, aggressive and dynamic Vehicles Sales Executives to be based in Meru Town.
 
Minimum Qualifications;
  • K.C.S.E. C (plain)
  • A diploma in sales and marketing or an equivalent
  • Excellent knowledge of automobile industry
  • Excellent product knowledge i.e. cars
  • A certificate of good conduct is a must.
  • 3 years experience in the sale of cars
  • A valid Driving Licence with a clean driving record is desired
  • Ability to recognise the customer's needs and to be able to negotiate competitively
  • Knowledge of basic computer packages.
Desired Skills and qualities
  • Excellent team player
  • Proven record of excellent performance in the same field preferably selling of Toyota model
  • Excellent communication and convincing skills
  • Ability to overcome market challenges
  • Good customer care towards clients, able to retain customers and building their networks
  • Ability to work under minimum supervision
  • Must be a result oriented sales person
  • Ready to meet set targets
  • Must be ambitious, able to relate with people, and very patient
Interested candidates who meet the minimum requirements for these jobs are requested to send their applications accompanied with detailed CVs, copies of testimonials/certificates, names and addresses of at least three (3) referees to the address below to reach not later than 10th August 2012.
Note that only shortlisted candidate will be contacted for the interview. 
Meru Toyota is an equal opportunity employer.
 
Email: info.merutoyota@gmail.com

Vehicles Sales Executives

The Meru Toyota has an opportunity for experienced, aggressive and dynamic Vehicles Sales Executives to be based in Meru Town.
 
Minimum Qualifications;
  • K.C.S.E. C (plain)
  • A diploma in sales and marketing or an equivalent
  • Excellent knowledge of automobile industry
  • Excellent product knowledge i.e. cars
  • A certificate of good conduct is a must.
  • 3 years experience in the sale of cars
  • A valid Driving Licence with a clean driving record is desired
  • Ability to recognise the customer's needs and to be able to negotiate competitively
  • Knowledge of basic computer packages.
Desired Skills and qualities
  • Excellent team player
  • Proven record of excellent performance in the same field preferably selling of Toyota model
  • Excellent communication and convincing skills
  • Ability to overcome market challenges
  • Good customer care towards clients, able to retain customers and building their networks
  • Ability to work under minimum supervision
  • Must be a result oriented sales person
  • Ready to meet set targets
  • Must be ambitious, able to relate with people, and very patient
Interested candidates who meet the minimum requirements for these jobs are requested to send their applications accompanied with detailed CVs, copies of testimonials/certificates, names and addresses of at least three (3) referees to the address below to reach not later than 10th August 2012.
Note that only shortlisted candidate will be contacted for the interview. 
Meru Toyota is an equal opportunity employer.
 
Email: info.merutoyota@gmail.com

Mechanic / Motor Vehicle Technician - MERU

Qualifications:
 
A minimum of “O” level Division II or KCSE  ‘C” plain
 
Diploma in automotive engineering from a reputable institution. A craft or grade 1 certificate over the same will be an added advantage

Ability to read and write in order to read work orders and complete reports

Two years experience in related field

Ability to repair a variety of automotive components

Ability to maintain a preventive maintenance program on all vehicles

Ability to lift 50 kg on a routine basis

Willingness to work independently
 
A certificate of good conduct a must

A valid and clean Driver’s License

Knowledge of both diesel and gasoline vehicles

Job Goal: An individual in this position will complete a wide range of vehicle repairs and preventive maintenance.

Performance Responsibilities:
  • Perform a broad range of mechanical tasks from minor tune-ups, brake replacements, etc. to overhaul of major components, i.e., engines, manual transmissions, rear-ends, brake systems, electrical systems, etc.
  • Perform diagnosis of fuel systems to include carburetors, fuel injections, computerized components, etc.
  • Diagnose and repair air conditioning systems location
  • Maintain a preventive maintenance program on all vehicles
  • Responsible for setting up a safety inspection program for all activity vehicles
  • Responsible for ongoing scheduling inspection of all safety systems and analyze each vehicle for need of potential repairs
  • Follow work instructions as assigned by supervisor
  • Mount and computer balance tires
Interested candidates who meet the minimum requirements for these jobs are requested to send their applications accompanied with detailed CVs, copies of testimonials/certificates, names and addresses of at least three (3) referees to the address below to reach not later than 10 August 2012.
Note that  only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for the interview. 
Meru Toyota is an equal opportunity employer.
 
Email: info.merutoyota@gmail.com

 

Customer Service

Job purpose 
Welcoming and guiding the customer through the show room, along with responding to question and demonstrating products, handling all quotations and also responding to email and telephone queries on sales and assisting where necessary
 
Key duties and responsibility
  • Avail quotations to showroom clients and other clients brought in by the sales executives
  • Welcome and assist the showroom clients in the process of product selection
  • Provide exceptional customer service on daily basis.
  • Maintain accurate and clearly marked shelved product to ensure accurate selection of product for dispatch
  • Maintain all clients through proactive communication with the client and ensuring that all queries, complains are promptly attended to
  • Maintain record of showroom client visits and update this on a daily basis
  • Guide customers around the showroom
  • Prompt feedback to email and telephone queries
  • Time to time order processing in the absence of the order processor
  • To help the other staff with the arrangement of the showroom, sometimes from ground to top, in order to ensure a clean working place
  • Making sure that the items are delivered as programmed.
  • Assemble merchandise for showroom as designated
  • Stage completed order items in proper area for customer pick up or delivery
  • Check on status of current orders.
Key Skills and Abilities
  • Diploma in front office operations/ pr/sales & marketing
  • Those with a background in food & beverage will have an added advantage
  • 2-3 years experience in customer service executive position preferably in the hospitality industry
  • Ability to work and contribute in a team
  • Proven ability to meet sales targets
  • Presentable with excellent communication skills
  • Must be a strong "people person" with a positive, persuasive personality
  • Competent computer and database skill
To apply for this position send your CV to recruitment@workforceassociates.net or recruit.workforceassociates@gmail.com on or before 3rd August 2012.

Indicate customer service executive on subject.

Packaging Specialist

Direct Report to: AG Manager or Packaging Manager
 
Indirect Report to: Head of Packaging

Company Profile: Our Client is the world's leading Multinational Company dealing in the manufacturing of Nutrition based consumer products

Main Purpose of Job

Manage execution of Packaging related projects and initiatives at factory level in line with corporate packaging policies in terms of quality, safety and compliance.


Key Responsibilities will be to;
  • New Product Development & Introduction: Lead Packaging projects & trials at Factory level with focus on line performance, cost efficiency on time delivery and product quality. 
  • Provide packaging input within the AGs proposing and evaluating best packaging alternatives for new products and improvements to existing products. 
  • Organise and document factory trials including machinability, shelf-life, storage handling, laboratory and transport tests for validation of new packaging and changes in specifications.
  • Conduct value analysis; identify and recommend cost improvements and source reduction opportunities. Initiate (or participate in) DMAIC exercises. Guardian of packaging quality going out of the factory lines.
  • Safety, Quality & Compliance: Implement packaging related quality and compliance directives. Drive quality improvements in our packaging. Assist Factory QA to review packaging related on-line/off-line controls - to implement packaging monitoring plans. Participate in supplier audits.
  • Packaging Specifications: Manage GLOBE database of packaging materials.
  • Supplier development: Support Packaging Head Office and Procurement in the selection, assessment and development of new suppliers/converters. Raise packaging material complaints with suppliers & collaborate to resolve them.
  • Ensure development of competencies of packaging assistants & disseminate packaging best practices and knowledge at the shop floor (e.g. "One Point Lessons"). Source &utilize training materials available within the Group (or develop training materials as appropriate)
  • Packaging Material and Packaging Lines Efficiency in line with the goals of NCE Zero waste, Zero loss: Accountable for efficiency in Packaging Lines and Materials usage. Support to Procurement on local & zone level.
  • Consumer Complaints: Analyze consumer complaints related to packaging, propose & implement corrective actions.
Key Experiences:
 
Academic Experience:
  • Graduate in Engineering, preferably in Packaging, Mechanics, Industrial, Chemistry or Automation or equivalent (Materials Science, Printing).
Operational Experience:
  • Packaging development in FMCG Packaging development and packing operation in FMCG.
  • Problem solving approach.
  • Project management.
  • Supplier & converter auditing.
Knowledge:
  • Competent in Packaging Safety, Quality and Compliance.
  • Basic knowledge in production planning.
  • Aware of customer and consumer understanding.
  • Aware of relevant technology platforms, people management tools & practices in the Nestle context.
  • Good understanding of NPDI process.
  • Good understanding of NCE methodologies in particular TPM & LEAN.
  • Good understanding of the company quality ( HACCP ), engineering and manufacturing systems as well as supply chain and HR processes.
To apply for this position send your CV to mycv@myjobseye.com quoting the position in the subject line and preferred location. 
Kindly also mention your current/ last salary and benefits. 
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted

Saturday 28 July 2012

Kenyatta University Jobs

Kenyatta University wishes to recruit qualified and dedicated applicants for vacant positions in the following offices:

1. Office of the Deputy Vice-Chancellor: (Administration)
  • Senior Legal Officer - Grade 12
2. Office of the Deputy Vice-Chancellor: (Finance Planning and Development Division)
  • Registered Architect - Grade 13
  • Procurement Manager - Grade 12: (Re-advertisement)
  • Procurement Officer - Grade 11: (Re-advertisement)
  • Procurement Assistant - Grade C/D: (Re-advertisement)
  • Procurement Assistant - Grade A/B: (Re-advertisement)
3. School of Applied Human Sciences: Department of Recreation Management and Exercise Science
  • Professor
  • Associate Professor
  • Senior Lecturer
  • Tutorial Fellow
  • Senior Technician - Grade E/F
  • Technician - Grade A/B
  • Laboratory Assistant - Grade A/B
  • Laboratory Attendant - Grade III/IV
4. School of Health Sciences

a. Department of Paediatrics and Child Health: (Re-advertisement)
  • Senior Lecturer
  • Lecturer
b. Department of Medicine, Therapeutics, Dermatology & Psychiatry (Re-advertisement)
  • Professor
  • Associate Professor
  • Senior Lecturer
Areas of specialization:
Psychiatry
Gastroenterology
Dermatology
Haematology/Oncology
Chest Medicine
Neurology
Cardiology
Therapeutics
  • Lecturer
Areas of specialization:
Psychiatry
Gastroenterology
Dermatology
Haematology/Oncology
Chest Medicine
Neurology
Cardiology
Therapeutics
5. School of Education

a. Office of the Dean
  • Senior Assistant Registrar - Grade 12
b. Department of Educational Psychology

Areas of specialization:
  • Psychometric Psychology
Multivariate analysis
Quantitative methods
Statistics and Computer applications
Research Methods
Learning Psychology
  • Developmental Psychology 
  • General Psychology
  • Professor
  • Associate Professor
  • Senior Lecturer
  • Lecturer
  • Tutorial Fellow
6. School of Humanities and Social Sciences

Department of English and Linguistics
  • Professor
  • Associate Professor
  • Senior Lecturer
  • Lecturer
  • Tutorial Fellow
7. Office of the Dean of Students

Seventh-Day Adventist Chaplain (Re-advertisement)

8. Transport Office

(Kitui, Parklands, Ruiru, Nyeri, Migori, Nakuru, Mombasa and Kitui campus)
  • Driver - Grade III/IV
9. Institute Of Open, Distance & e-Learning (ODeL)
  • ODeL Coordinator - Grade 12 (Mombasa, Kisumu & Nairobi Campus)
Those who wish to be considered for Part time teaching in any of the advertised areas may also apply. They should specifically indicate so.

Applicants and Referees should write directly to the undersigned.

Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Administration)
Kenyatta University
P. O. BOX 43844 – 00100, NAIROBI.

Applications and letters from the referees should be received not later than Wednesday, 15th August 2012.

Enquiries:

For details related to job specifications and general requirements, kindly visit our Website: www.ku.ac.ke

Kenyatta University is an equal opportunity employer.

Kimathi University College of Technology

Kimathi University College of Technology invites applications from suitably qualified candidates for the following positions.

1. Academic Division : Academic Staff

The positions available are in the School of Engineering, School of Business, School of Computer Science and Information Technology, School of Health Sciences, Institute of Food Bioresources Technology and Institute of Sustainable Tourism and Hospitality Management.

Professor ;  KUCT/ACA/113/7/12
Associate Professor ;  KUCT/ACA/114//7/12
Senior Lecturer ;  KUCT/ACA/115/7/12
Lecturer ;  KUCT/ACA/116/7/12

2. Academic Division: Technologists

Department of Electrical and Electronic Engineering
Senior Technologist III ;  Grade 11 ;  KUCT/NAC/117/7/12
Senior Technologist ;  Grade 8/9 ;  KUCT/NAC/118/7/12
Technologist  ; Grade 6/7 ;  KUCT/NAC/119/7/12

Department Of Mechanical Engineering

Senior Technologist III  ; Grade 11 ;  KUCT/NAC/120/7/12
Senior Technologist II  ; Grade 10 ;  KUCT/NAC/121/7/12
Senior Technologist ;  Grade 8/9 ;  KUCT/NAC/122/7/12

Department Of Civil Engineering

Senior Technologist II ;  Grade 10 ;  KUCT/NAC/123/7/12
Senior Technologist ;  Grade 8/9 ;  KUCT/NAC/124/7/12
Technologist ;  Grade 6/7  ; KUCT/NAC/125/7/12

Institute Of Geomatic, Geospatial Information Systems and Remote Sensing

Senior Technologist  ; Grade 8/9 ;  KUCT/NAC/126/7/12
Technologist ;  Grade 6/7 ;  KUCT/NAC/127/7/12

Department of Industrial Chemistry

Senior Technologist ;  Grade 8/9 ;  KUCT/NAC/128/7/12
Technologist ;  Grade 6/7 ;  KUCT/NAC/129/7/12

Institute of Sustainable Tourism and Hospitality Management

Senior Technologist ;  Grade 8/9 ;  KUCT/NAC/130/7/12
Technologist ;  Grade 6/7 ;  KUCT/NAC/131/7/12

Institute Of Food Bioresources Technology

Senior Technologist 1I ;  Grade 10 ;  KUCT/NAC/132/7/12
Senior Technologist  ; Grade 8/9 ;  KUCT/NAC/133/7/12
Technologist ;  Grade 6/7 ;  KUCT/NAC/134/7/12

3. Institute Of Technical and Professional Studies

Senior Tutors (Building Technology) ;  Grade 10 ;  KUCT/ACA/135/7/12
Tutors (Building Technology) ;  Grade 8/9 ;  KUCT/ACA/136/7/12
Senior Tutors (Clothing & Design) ;  Grade 10 ;  KUCT/ACA/137/7/12
Tutors (Clothing and Design) ;  Grade 8/9 ;  KUCT/ACA/138/7/12
Technician (Building Technology) ;  Grade 6 ;  KUCT/ACA/139/7/12
Technician (Clothing and Design) ;  Grade 6 ;  KUCT/ACA/140/7/12

4. Administration and Finance Division

Deputy Finance Officer ;  Grade 14 ;  KUCT/NAC/141/7/12
Senior Procurement Officer  ; Grade 11 ;  KUCT/NAC/142/7/12
Assistant Procurement Officer ;  Grade 9 ;  KUCT/NAC/143/7/12
Senior Assistant Registrar (HRM) ;  Grade 13 ;  KUCT/NAC/144/7/12
Senior Administrative Assistant II ;  Grade 10 ;  KUCT/NAC/145/7/12
Senior Administrative Assistant I ;  Grade 9 ;  KUCT/NAC/146/7/12
Registry Supervisor ;  Grade 8  ; KUCT/NAC/147/7/12
Architect ;  Grade 12 ;  KUCT/NAC/148/7/12

5. KUCT Medical Centre

Medical Officer ;  Grade 12 ;  KUCT/NAC/149/7/12
Senior Medical Laboratory Technician ;  Grade 8/9 ;  KUCT/NAC/150/7/12
Medical Records Technician ;  Grade 5 ;  KUCT/NAC/151/7/12

6. Students' Welfare

Assistant Games Tutor ;  Grade 9 ;  KUCT/NAC/152/7/12
Assistant Students Counselor ;  Grade 11 ;  KUCT/NAC/153/7/12

Catering Department

Senior Cateress/ Senior Caterer I ;  Grade 11 ;  KUCT/NAC/154/7/12

7. Kimathi University Wildlife Conservancy

Conservancy Wildlife Officer ;  Grade 10 ;  KUCT/NAC/155/7/12
Wild Life Handler ;  Grade 6 ;  KUCT/NAC/156/7/12
Wildlife Ranger II  ; Grade 3 ;  KUCT/NAC/157/7/12

8. KUCT Farm Company

Assistant Accountant  ; Grade 6 ;  KUCT/NAC/158/7/12
Coffee Farm Supervisor ;  Grade 6 ;  KUCT/NAC/159/7/12
Horticulture Supervisor  ; Grade 6 ;  KUCT/NAC/160/7/12

Interested applicants should visit the University website www.kuct.ac.ke for detailed description of the requirements and responsibilities for each of the positions.

Qualified candidates should submit three (3) applications and curriculum vitae giving details of their academic and professional qualifications, research, publications, working experience, present post and salary, telephone contact, names and addresses of three referees plus copies of certified certificates and testimonies to:

The Principal,
Kimathi University College of Technology,
Nyeri-Mweiga Road,
P.O Box 657-10100,
Nyeri-Kenya.

Applications must be received on or before 17th August, 2012

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Kimathi University College is an equal opportunity Employer

Thursday 26 July 2012

National Youth Service - Ministry of Youth Affairs & Sports

Ministry of Youth Affairs & Sports
National Youth Service
Advertisement for Recruitment of Servicemen / Women
The Director General, National Youth Service wishes to announce for general information that there will be a recruitment of NYS volunteers (males and females) throughout the Republic as per the following requirements and schedule.
All prospective candidates wishing to be enlisted in the National Youth Service must meet the following conditions:
  1. Be Kenyan Citizens and genuine residents of the respective District/Division of interview.
  2. Be between 18 and 22 years of age.
  3. Height: minimum 5ft, 6 inches for men and 5ft, 3 inches for women.
  4. Be unmarried and without dependants.
  5. Be medically and physically fit.
  6. Be prepared to give voluntary service to the nation in any part of Kenya.
  7. Be prepared to undergo military conversion training.
  8. Produce Original National Identity Card, academic certificates (and avail one set of photocopies of the same).
  9. Education – A minimum of grade D+ in K.C.S.E and above.
  10. Must have certificate of good conduct.
  11. Successful candidates will report for their NYS Basic Training Course at NYS College Gilgil on dates to be assigned by each leader of the recruitment teams involved in the exercise.
NB: Orphans who meet the minimum qualification stated above will be given special preference subject to production of sufficient documentary proof such as parents’ death Certificates or burial permits.
The recruitment programme as a follows:-
 
 
 
 
The National Youth Service recruitment exercise will be conducted free of charge. Canvassing in any manner prior to, during or after the interviews will therefore, lead to automatic disqualification and instant arrest of the candidate involved.

All enquiries or information related to the scheduled NYS recruitment exercise to be referred to

Tel. No. 0736-428-730
0728-314-346
S.O. Mayanga, EBS
 
For: Director General
National Youth Service