Cartographer / GIS Specialist Job in Kenya

Mumias Sugar Company Limited is the leading sugar manufacturer in Kenya.

To ensure that we remain competitive and sustainable in future, we are in the process of implementing our strategic plans we are seeking a talented individual to fill the position of:

Agriculture

Cartographer / GIS Specialist

Location: Mumias Town, Kenya

Duties:

• Collect field data, by use of a total station, download data to a form that can be used for plotting maps, and establishment of area
• Plot field data using CAD/survey software’s
• Verify the accuracy of survey data, including measurements and calculations conducted at survey sites
• Direct or conduct surveys in order to establish legal boundaries for properties, based on legal deeds and titles
• Plan and conduct ground surveys designed to establish baselines, elevations, and other geodetic measurements.
• Search legal records, survey records, and land titles in order to obtain information about property boundaries in areas to be surveyed
• Adjust surveying instruments in order to maintain their accuracy.
• Engineering survey works
• Make topographical surveys
• Digitization of maps, road maps and other related Mumias zonal maps
• Analyzing and evaluating mappable information;
• Liaising with surveyors and designers;
• Researching, selecting and evaluating map source data for use in the preparation or revision of maps and charts to various scales;
• Keeping up to date with emerging specialist software

Preferred Requirements:

• Higher National Diploma certificate in surveying and photogrametry
• MS Office
• Knowledge in use of Map info, Leica Geo tools, and ArcGIS software or any open source GIS software (Quantum GIS Map Winds knowledge will be an added advantage).
• Ability to use a total station in surveying works

To apply for this position send your CV to jobs@mumias-sugar.com quoting the position in the subject line. All applications should be received not later than 3rd February, 2012.

Kindly also mention your current/ last salary and benefits.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Mumias Sugar Company Limited encourages teamwork and positive contribution from its employees and is an equal opportunity employer, guided by local laws and International Labour Organization conventions.

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Senior Development Policy Advisor Job in Nairobi Kenya

Government of Kenya

Office of the Prime Minister

Ministry of State for Planning, National Development and Vision 2030

Vacancy: Senior Development Policy Advisor (SDPA)

Ministry of State for Planning, National Development and Vision 2030

Preamble

The Ministry of State for Planning, National Development and Vision 2030 with the Assistance of UNDP under it’s Support to Kenya Vision 2030 Project wishes to recruit an advisor to be located in the Ministry’s headquarters.

Terms of Reference

Position Information:

Title of Position: Senior Development Policy Advisor (SDPA)

Type of Contract: Service Contract

Duration of the assignment: 18 months

Duty station: Nairobi

Supervisors: MoSPND&Vision 2030 – Permanent Secretary and UNDP

Anticipated presence at Office: Full Time

I. Background

Kenya has made tremendous progress since 2003 with the implementation of the Economic Recovery Strategy for Wealth and Employment Creation. The strategy motivated the country to prepare a longer term plan, the Kenya Vision 2030.

The Vision is implemented in phases of 5-years, the first of which is covered by the First Medium Term Plan (MTP) of 2008-2012.

The Vision envisages transforming Kenya into a middle-income economy by 2030.

The Government is in the process of preparing the Second MTP covering the period 2013-2017.

This period is critical especially with the implementation of the new constitution promulgated in August 2010, which entrenches two tier government structures.

To assist the Government develop high level policy and sound develop strategy, the Ministry is putting in place the requisite technical capacity for the necessary policy formulation, analysis, coordination, implementation and monitoring.

In order to have effective leadership in this process, the Government has sought assistance from UNDP for a technical advisory service in the form of a Senior Development Policy Advisor who will be critical in steering the development of medium term strategies and capacities, as well as providing the necessary linkages with the key development partners working with the Government. The period for this assignment will be 18 months.

II. Scope of work

The Senior Development Policy Advisor, who will be based in the MOSPND&V2030 will be tasked primarily with the provision of high-level technical, strategy development and policy support and advice to the Government and other related institutions in the policy formulation, analysis, coordination, implementation and monitoring of the national development agenda including capacity building of staff at both national and county level.

In particular, the Advisor will:

i. Provide technical advice and policy development support to the Government and the three development Pillars in the implementation of Kenya Vision 2030 goals and objectives. Such assistance would center on their timely preparation, monitoring and dissemination of all relevant agreed-upon work plans and benchmarks especially the Second Medium Term Plan of the Vision 2030.

ii. Provide technical support in meeting any planning and development challenges arising in the implementation of the new constitution.

iii. Provide substantive leadership and technical direction in planning linkages between institutions steering the development agenda: namely Office of the President, Office of the Prime Minister, National Economic and Social Council, the Ministry and its Semi-Autonomous Agencies (KIPPRA, NEPAD, KNBS, and NCPD among others).

iv. Lead in the strengthening of the Ministry’s cooperation with Kenya’s international development partners, particularly the UN agencies to ensure more coherent and efficient use of donor funding, ensuring funding from partners is relevant (Vision 2030 aligned), timely in release, and effective in achieving the Government’s development objectives.

v. The Advisor will provide policy and technical advisory support to the Ministry and other line ministries as appropriate in the formulation and preparation of the Second Medium Term Plan of the Kenya Vision 2030 and its implementation and monitoring.

vi. The Advisor will support the ministry in providing building planning capacities of County level and other government institutions, including independent commissions.

vii. The Advisor will help to build the capacity of the planning ministry staff and key ministries through training workshops, seminars and coaching to facilitate the successful launch of the National Planning Authority Framework.

viii. The Advisor will prepare periodic economic outlook scenarios and ad hoc briefs to the Minister and the Permanent Secretary and key Government institutions on policy, planning, implementation and related development matters based on evidence-based assessments and research.

ix. The Advisor, working closely with the ministries, lead government institutions and development partners will support in developing their line of strategic thinking, including helping them build their line strategic capacities in planning matters and providing the requisite leadership in the implementation of agreed plans and flagship programmes/projects.

x. Working closely with relevant Ministries and Agencies, the Advisor will identity and facilitate on a continuing basis, concrete and practical opportunities for cross- fertilization/exchange of ideas with other countries, especially those in South-South Cooperation. He/She will identify time-tested best practices that may benefit Kenya.

III. Reporting and Tracking Progress

The Senior Policy Development Advisor shall present a summary of the initial assessment of the activities to be carried out, including a detailed activity schedule with a time bound implementation plan for the duration of the engagement.

In addition, the Advisor shall hold quarterly meetings to present highlights of his/her accomplishments in line with the agreed actions as per the work and reporting standards set by MOSPND&V2030.

The quarterly meetings will be chaired by the Permanent Secretary which will be attended by a representative from UNDP. The reports will be shared with UNDP to facilitate any changes that might be required in the course of the assignment. It is the responsibility of the Advisor to ensure the quarterly meetings are held.

IV. Deliverables

The SPDA is expected to deliver the following:

• Quarterly reports prepared and presented to the Permanent Secretary and UNDP
• Periodic economic outlook scenarios and ad hoc briefs to the Minister and Permanent Secretary on policy, planning and development related matters, based on evidence-based assessments;
• Formulated and launched the Second Medium Term Plan of the Vision 20303;
• Spearhead the finalization and launch of the National Planning Commission;
• Strengthened strategic policy and planning actions at Ministries, key government institutions and county Governments;
• Established good working relationships with government institutions by having a communication strategy in place;
• Established key linkages with research institutions and development partners to build research skills of the ministry staff;
• Set and achieve capacity building goals and indicators, agreed with the staff and the Permanent Secretary and UNDP

V: Qualifications

• PhD with an additional 15 years of relevant work experience in social sciences, or public policy or public administration
• A minimum of 15 years of work experience in governance and planning policy environment
• Substantive and demonstrated ability to coach individuals and groups
• Leadership skills
• Be an analytic thinker, strategic, able to write policy papers and reports
• Good interpersonal skills with people from different backgrounds and institutions
• Ability to create and maintain working relationships with development partners
• Skills to monitor and evaluate the work of governance and planning ministries
• Ability to set priorities and work independently
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Political and diplomatic skills
• Ability to interpret trends in governance and developmental reform issues
• Experience working in a developing country context, ideally in Africa and. Cultural sensitivity;
• Fluency in English

Terms and Conditions

The successful applicant for this job will serve for 18 months subject to satisfactory performance.

Salary

The Salary will be accordance with UNDP scales.

Applicants to submit the following documents

• Application letter with copies of certificates, testimonials, and other supporting documents.
• Current Curriculum Vitae.
• Names of three referees and their contacts.
• Day time telephone number.

All Applications should reach the undersigned on or before 27th January, 2012.

To be addressed to:
Permanent Secretary
Ministry of State for Planning, National Development and Vision 2030
P.O Box 30005 – 00100
Nairobi, Kenya.

Or Hand delivered to Treasury Building, 3rd Floor, Room 303

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PRINCIPAL ENTERPRISE SYSTEMS SUPPORT ANALYST

PRINCIPAL ENTERPRISE SYSTEMS SUPPORT ANALYST

(REF- PESA - JANUARY 2012)

Reporting to the Senior Manager - Enterprise Systems Support (ESS), the job holders’ role will be to provide technical leadership and support on all key reporting and analysis systems including but not limited to Oracle BI, informatica, fraud Management system, Revenue Management systems and Partner Relation management systems.

Key Responsibilities

Technical Support          

• Applying data mining algorithms, writing queries, and designing reports.
• Aggregating data from multiple sources in an efficient data warehouse and designing enterprise-level solutions for very large multidimensional databases. 
• Proactively analyze performance data to identify immediate and long term improvement opportunities within the Systems. 
• Participate in the design and high level modelling of Enterprise systems.
• Manage problem and incident resolutions in liaison with technical and operations departments.
• Research on new trends on systems and advice the business on the best fit models.

Leadership

• Inspire, up skill and grow junior analysts in the team.
• Advice Management on resourcing needs, work structure and best fit for support.

Business Support                            

• Work collaboratively with users in relevant business units to understand and define relevant reports and dashboards.
• Define user objectives and goals and design and lead program strategy based on nature of data, processes and needs.
• Liaise with all business support units including, Third party developers and Core networks design and Support teams to support the growth and sustainability.

Systems Support

• Troubleshoot technical and non-technical challenges.
• Manage system capacity and anticipate user demands on resources.
• Work closely with the third party development teams to ensure that the requirements as documented are clearly understood and consult with the developers teams to validate design assumptions.
• Ensure that recommended solutions are not sub-optimal, but fit within the overall information management structure of the enterprise.

Minimum Qualifications & Competencies required

• 5 + years experience with system analysis, data analysis,  ERP systems, relational database, data warehouse, and OLAP and programming preferably in PLSQL, Perl, and MSSQL;
• A degree in IT, Mathematics or Engineering (Telecommunications or Electrical & Electronic). Intermediate Unix Certification required;
• Certification in  Database Administration (Preferably  Oracle and MS SQL) will be an added advantage; expertise in relational and multidimensional database schemas is a must;
• 5+ Years experience with Knowledge of  Mobile Network  core network systems,  Short Message Service Centre (SMSC), routing, Mediation and Intelligent Networks  is an added advantage;
• Excellent skills demonstrating high proficiency in situational  analysis;
• A  team player with ability to lead teams of people with varied technical skills ;
• Strong administrative skills with a flair for technological enhancements to transactional processing;
• Experience in people management and  team leadership;
• Good negotiation skills, be commercially savvy  & aware;
• Ability to develop & maintain effective relationships which yield results;
• Good Knowledge of trends, principles and practices of Business Intelligence systems;
• Have excellent communication skills with exceptional interpersonal and report writing skills;
• Be highly innovative and creative with excellent analytical and decision making skills.

If you feel that you are up to the challenge and posses the necessary qualification and experience please send your resume and application letter indicating your experience and why you are the most suitable candidate for the role clearly quoting the job title to the address below. The deadline for application is Monday, 23rd January, 2012.

The Senior Manager – Talent Acquisition

Safaricom Ltd

Nairobi

Via E-mail to hr@safaricom.co.ke

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Paid journalism internship at a leading online media house in Kenya

Ghafla! is a local entertainment website that attracts and serves large online audiences in Kenya 

We are seeking to recruit an passionate and self- motivated individual to the position of Journalism Intern.

Job Ref: HR-SPIA-09-201 1

Job Purpose:

The job entails seeking out, editing and posting articles to the Ghafla! website.

Key result areas will include:

• Volume of articles on a monthly basis.
• Quality of articles posted to the website.

Skills, knowledge and experience requirement:

• Under 25 years old
• At LEAST one year's worth working experience in a busy writing environment.
• Excellent planning and execution skills.
• Excellent analytical skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Proactive in developing solutions.

Skills in graphic design would be a big plus, but are not required.

Perks include:

• Getting paid to party.
• Smartphone with fully paid phone bill.
• Food and snacks provided for at the office.
• High speed internet with a general high-tech computing environment.
• No restrictions in social media in the office.

... and many more. 

If you are interested, please send your resume or enquiries to: hr [at] ghafla [dot] co [dot] ke

Website: www.ghafla.co.ke

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