Nile Basin Initiative Terms of Reference for Joint Coordination Unit of the Bugesera Natural Region Rural Infrastructure Support Project

Nile Basin Initiative/Nile Equatorial Lakes Subsidiary Action Program/NELSAP

Terms of Reference for Joint Coordination Unit of the Bugesera Natural Region Rural Infrastructure Support Project

A. Background

The governments of Rwanda and Burundi have agreed to design the "Bugesera Natural Region Rural Infrastructure Support Project" (PAIRB) funded by the African Development Bank for a total project cost estimated at 26,340 UCM 30 Million RWF or 55,185 million of BUR

The Bugesera Natural Region Rural Infrastructure Support Project (PAIR Bugesera) has the overall objective to contribute to reducing poverty in its area of intervention. Its specific objective is to improve food security in the Bugesera region through increased agricultural production.

The activities of PAIR begin in 2010 and spread over a period of 6 years. The intervention area of the Project is the border area between Rwanda and Burundi and particularly around the lakes Rweru, Cyohoha and marshes Akanyaru common to both countries and their watersheds.

An agreement for the implementation of the project was signed by the two countries dated July 22, 2009 and approved by the Bank.

This agreement specifies the structure for the implementation of the project as follows:

1. Joint Project Coordination Unit (JPCU)
2. A Regional Project Steering Committee (RPSC)
3. Two national project implementation cells
4. Two National Project Steering Committees (NPSC).

The Government of Rwanda and Burundi have requested the Nile Equatorial Lakes Subsidiary Action Program (NELSAP) based on its mandate to support NEL countries initiatives on transboundary water resources, to facilitate the recruitment of the regional staff of the Project who will work under the Joint Project Coordination Unit.

B. Available Positions

1. Project Coordinator

Key responsibilities and Scope of Work

The Project Coordinator of the Joint Project Coordination Unit will provide overall coordination for the implementation of the Project.

Her/his functions and responsibilities will include, but are not limited to the following:

• Under the supervision of the RPSC, serve as the head of the JPCU to provide overall support to the project and ensure the project coordination in order to reach a synchronized implementation of all project components in the two countries.
• Manage project resources with the Finance officer and ensure that annual audits are conducted and reports timely sent to the RPSC and the Bank.
• Provide the overall leadership, management, and technical direction to ensure the achievement of project objectives and performance indicators on annual basis and provide required propositions and recommendations to the RPSC to improve project implementation, ensure the quality and timeliness of project work, fiduciary management; effective human and financial resource allocation, and accurate project reporting.
  
• Monitor project progress, submit quarterly reports and work plans to the RPSC and to the Bank, in accordance with the Bank's rules and the financing agreements.
• Ensure effective liaison with national institutions, particularly the national agriculture institutions participating in the project implementation, and other similar projects in the region and with development partners.
• Organize RPSC meetings, prepare minutes and implement agreed recommendations/decisions.
• Prepare terms of reference for the studies linked to the project, audit, and training plans, adhering to the required approval processes and participate in recruitment of the consultants.
• Supervise project staff, as well as the work of international/regional consultants, ensuring effective resource allocation and the quality and timeliness of work.
  

Qualifications and experience

• The Project Manager shall have a Masters Degree or engineering degree in rural infrastructure or agro-economy. Post graduate training in project management
• will be an added advantage.
• At least 10 years experience in a management of agriculture projects at national or regional levels involving financing from development partners and/or multi-national projects. 5 of the years should have been spent in managerial position in Government or reputable national or regional organization.
• Strong management and leadership skills, including ability to provide strategic guidance, technical oversight, mentor staff, develop work plans, and manage budgets and project expenditures.
• Excellent negotiation, multi-cultural and inter-personal skills, with experience and demonstrated skills in net working with ministry-level partners, decentralized institutions and donors.
• Working experience of procedures of international financing institutions is desirable. Experience and knowledge of African Development Bank and World Bank procedures will be an added advantage.
• Excellent written, presentation, and reporting skills are required.
• Demonstrated computing skills related to project management,
• He/she should be fluent in French or English. Working knowledge of the other language is an added advantage,
• Experience working in the Nile Basin countries, particularly in Rwanda or in Burundi is preferred.

2. Project Accountant

Key responsibilities and Scope of Work

The Project Accountant shall be directly reported to the Project Co-ordinator.

The functions and responsibilities for the post-holder will include the following amongst others:

• Provide advice and support the Project Coordinator on all finance matters, including procurement and logistics issues.
• Ensure compliance with ADB financial, regulations and procedures.
• Establish and operationalize financial management functions at the JPCU.
• Imputation of accurate accounting records in the appropriate accounts, credit is to be printed on a specific charge to keep track records
• Establish and maintain a common, computerized financial management/accounting system at the Project Coordination Unit that is in compliance with and consistence with ADB.
• Verify, analysis accounting records and monitoring registration of accounting records for eligible expenditures submitted by the two national units by the end of each month.
• Verify, analysis accounting records and monitoring the registration of accounting records of mission expenses and filing of mission records. Reimbursement of travel expenses must be recorded as resources or compensation.
• Monitor, analyze and operationalize the financial transactions through a computerized financial environment.
• In consultation with the Project Coordinator, design and prepare project cost projections for the year's expenditures in order to make accurate delivery projections and realistic budgets.
• Maintain financial records and accounts in a format and manner accepted by the International Accounting Standards (IASs) and International Public Sector Accouting Standards (IPSASs).
  
• Prepare, produce and submit monthly, quarterly and annual accounts and reports to the Project Coordinator and to the RPSC in an acceptable format/ design.
  
• Establish a semi-annual and annual balance sheet according to the bank TOR, and conduct physical inventory of the credit and capital participation in the preparation of periodic financial reports and budgets during each mission of the bank
  
• Participation in the preparation of records of disbursement requests addressed to the Bank Initiate the process for procurement of an external auditor and ensure that the procured auditor is enabled to carry out proper examination of the project, accounts and systems in the two countries participating in the project.
  
• Respond to all observations that are raised by external auditors for better management of the project and for strengthening internal control systems.
  
• Maintain proper assets/stores inventory, filing and recording systems, logistics and operations of the project.
• Any other duties that may be assigned to him/her by the Project Coordinator.
  

Qualifications and experience

The appropriate candidate shall meet the following qualifications and experience requirements:

• University degree in finance, accounting, business administration or related field.
• Possession of professional or post graduate qualifications will be an added advantage
• Efficient and up-to-date computer knowledge in all MS and window-based applications including excel, word and at least one relevant accounting soft ware.
• Excellent oral and written in French or English. Working knowledge in the other language will be an added advantage.

3. Project Monitoring and Evaluation Expert

Key responsibilities and Scope of Work

The Project Monitoring and Evaluation Expert shall be directly re¬ported to the Project Manager for all functions and duties of the project.

The functions and responsibilities for the post-holder will include the following amongst others:

• Elaborate a Monitoring and Evaluation system (logframe matrix, particularly in the areas of the objective hierarchy, indicators and monitoring mechanisms)
• With the support of the Project staff, prepare the M&E plan on annual basis and establish an office structure for M&E coordination.
• In collaboration with the accountant, provide the project coordinator with management information that she/he may require.
• Guide the process for identifying and designing the key indicators for each project component, to record and report physical progress and steer the process for designing the format of such progress reports.
• Guide the process for identifying the key performance questions and parameters for monitoring project performance and comparing it to targets. Design the format for such performance reports
• Ensure the business of the project is conducted in an efficient manner by monitoring project implementation and reporting to the Coordinator and the RPSC. Undertake regular visits to the field to support implementation of M&E plan, review monitoring reports, analyze them for impact evaluation and to identify the causes of potential bottlenecks in project implementation.
• Submit required analytical reports on progress - including indications of planned actions and financial statements - on time to the Coordinator and the RPSC, with assistance from national cells of the Project.
• Develop a plan for project-related capacity-building on M&E and organize training in M&E skills, including participatory aspects

Qualifications and experience

The appropriate candidate shall meet the following qualifications and experience requirements:

• University degree in project management or related field.
• Possession of professional or post graduate qualifications will be an added advantage
• At least five years of working experience in project monitoring and evaluation in an international/donor organization or public (government) sector with practical knowledge of M&E methods and approaches, solid un derstanding of rural development, on participatory processes, joint management, and gender issues;
• Efficient and up-to-date computer knowledge in all MS and window-based applications including excel, word and MS Projects.
• Excellent oral and written in French or English. Working knowledge in the other language will be an added advantage.

4. Administrative Assistant

Basic Function

The basic function is to support the Joint Coordination Unit to ensure proper and effective operations. The appointment for the position is for one year renewable based on performance with six (6) months probation period.

S/he will report to the Coordinator on a day to day basis.

Specific Duties

• Manage incoming and outgoing mail, telephone calls and keep an appropriate filing system;
• Screening of all in-coming and out-going correspondence, extracting information regarding documents; visitors, missions and meetings
• Filing and maintaining up to-date project files
• Drafting correspondences for the Project Coordinator;
• Reception and directing visitors to the appropriate staff;
• Support staff in project based work
• Making petty cash payments and maintaining proper records;
• Follow up and keep records of project cars repair and maintenance;
• Preparing requisition for office needs and receiving goods delivered;
• Carrying out general secretarial duties such as organizing the office and creating conducive working environment;
• Assisting with managing travel and logistics for the project, consultants and other project related activities
• Keeping and maintaining a project phone and mail directory
• Translate correspondence and other necessary document in French and English
• Any other duty as assigned by the Supervisor.

Qualifications and experience

• At least Diploma hi secretarial studies or administration, Human resources or related field;
• At least 3 years experience within a similar environment
• A good command of standard software's such as Word, Excel, Access and power point;
• Willingness to take initiatives if necessary;
• Willingness to work for extended hours to meet strict deadlines
• Excellent oral and written in French or English. Working knowledge in the other language will be an added advantage.

C. Nature and Duration of Appointment

All the four positions are Regional Positions and the staff will be based at the PJCU in Bugesera, Rwanda.

The Project Coordinator, the Accountant and the Monitoring and Evaluation Expert shall be required to travel extensively in the two countries in accordance with Program needs and funding availability.

Contract duration will be of 1 year with a possibility of annual extensions to the end of the project (6 years), based on performance, need of services, availability of funds with a 6-month probation period.

AfDB offers a competitive salary package commensurate with the qualifications and experience.

D. Recruitment

The positions will be recruited competitively based on advertisement in local and regional newspapers. The position is open to candidate from the two Nile Basin countries participating in the project. Women candidates are encouraged to apply.

Interested applicants are invited to send a cover letter and full CV including date of birth and nationality no later than December 21st, 2009 5 p.m, to the following email address: nelcu @ nilebasin.org or to the following mail address:

NBI / NELSAP
iNyota House,
Boulevard de 1'Umuganda, Kacyiru
P. O. Box 6759
Kigali, Rwanda

Applications received after the closing date will not be considered.

Only candidates that are short-listed for interviews will be notified.

Rwanda Development Board-Information Technology Re-Advertisement Telecommunication Advisory Services Individual Consultancy

Rwanda Development Board (RDB) - Information Technology Re-Advertisement

Telecommunication Advisory Services Individual Consultancy

Contact Number: RDB/IT/RCIP/IC/S/20/2009

Introduction and Background

The Government of Rwanda is embarking on an ambitious project to provide country wide telecommunications connectivity.

In addition to its own resources, the Government has requested World Bank assistance to participate in a regional program, the Regional Communications Infrastructure Program -Rwanda Project (RCIP-Rwanda)

The Project is being implemented by the Rwanda Development Board- Information Technology (RDB/IT) based in Kigali, Rwanda.

Objectives and Key Results Expected

The objective of this Consultancy is to provide technical telecommunications advisory services to the RDB and RCIP-Rwanda technical and management teams on the design and implementation of connectivity contracts to be tendered and implemented under the Project.

The major output of the assignment will be the draft technical specifications of the connectivity supply contracts under the Project.

In addition, the Consultant will provide on-going advisory support and advice to the RDB and RCIP Rwanda management teams throughout the assignment

Scope of Work

The Telecom Consultant will work closely with RDB but will principally report to the RCIP-Rwanda Coordinator.

The Telecom Consultant will have the following duties:

1. Review of regional and international market and advise RDB and RCIP-Rwanda Management.

Specifically:

1. Review and advise on developments in the submarine fiber-optic cables being developed along the East coast of Africa, including: capacity, likely schedule for coming into service, services offered, onward/backhaul connectivity arrangements, regional connectivity arrangements, structure or supply contracts, prices and other technical and financial aspects.
2. Review and advise on current market developments in the East African region, including:

• Analysis of current market structure in Rwanda, Uganda, Tanzania, Kenya and Burundi.
• Assessment of all operators and major ISPs operating in these markets.
• Assessment of market developments over the next five years, including new entrants, likely changes to legal and license regimes, new ser¬vices and price trends, etc.
• Analysis of regional and international price trends.

2. Financial analysis

• Develop financial model to estimate likely cost of long-term connectivity supply contract.

3. Analysis and recommendation of technical and contractual options.

• The Consultant will review all of the technical network options for delivering the outcomes of the project. This will include (but is not limited to) the following:

1. Possible routes to connect Kigali to the submarine landing stations, including considerations of route security redundancy.
2. Existing and planned technology, including quality of service.
   

• The Consultant will advise the RDB and RCIP-Rwanda teams on the design of connectivity supply contracts. This will include (but is not limited to):

1. Basic connectivity supply contract structure (both international and national connectivity)
2. Specification of services to be provided including onward connectivity, teleport services etc.

• Quality of service specifications
• Additional provisions regarding construction of new networks
• Contract enforcement mechanisms
• Payment structures
• Penalty mechanisms

In carrying out this task, the consultant will familiarize themselves with World Bank procurement guidelines and procedures and ensure that their recommendations are consistent with these guidelines and procedures.

4. Draft technical specifications for supply contract

• The consultant will prepare a draft of the technical specifications to be included in the long-term international connectivity supply contract to be tendered by the government.

5. On-going advisory support

• The consultant will provide on-going advisory support to the RCIP-Rwanda team throughout the assignment. This includes all topics relating to the design, supply, usage and management of bandwidth connectivity supply.
• Wherever required, assist in the evaluation of tenders for the provision of connectivity
• Provide technical guidance throughout the implementation of the connectivity supply contracts
• Recommend a framework for capacity building in the area of bandwidth management.

And any other areas of advice which the government of Rwanda may specify

Deliverables/Outputs

All the deliverables shall conform to the standards to be agreed prior to the commencement of work.

The Consultant will travel to Rwanda on at least 4 occasions spread over a period of 1 year and will be required to stay in Rwanda for at least 3 weeks during each visit.

During the first visit, the Consultant will produce the following output:

a. Inception report and PowerPoint presentation outlining the detailed implementation plan, detailed roles, responsibilities and activities of each Party based on mutual agreement, acceptance procedures, and implementation management monitoring framework. The report and presentation are to be submitted at the end of the first week of the first visit.

b. First draft of the technical specifications to be included in the connectivity supply tender documents. This output will be submitted at the end of the first visit.

At the end of each of the second and third visits, the Consultant will produce and submit the following output:

a. Interim Report summarizing technical telecom advisory services undertaken including advice provided, technical specifications developed or modified, tender evaluation activities and results if any as well as management procedures and processes.

b. A summary of connectivity supply acceptance test activities and results.

In addition to the above, the Consultant will provide weekly progress reports to the Lead Technical Manager during each visit.

At the end of each visit, the Consultant will also prepare a PowerPoint presentation where he/she will provide recommendations on all the issues mentioned under Scope of Work.

Reporting Requirements

• The consultant will report to the RCIP-Rwanda Lead Technical Manager throughout the assignment.

Qualifications and Competences

• Successful applicants will have either a BS or an MS in Telecommunications, Business Administration, Finance, Economics, or a related field from an internationally recognized university.

• The applicant will have at least 10 years of professional experience in telecommunications, at least 3 of which must have been directly involved in international telecoms.

• The applicant must have worked on and negotiated international telecoms capacity supply contracts for a telecom operator or ISP.

• The applicant must have knowledge of terrestrial fiber-optic network design and construction.

• The applicant will preferably have some experience of working in Africa and preferably have some knowledge of the telecommunications market in East Africa.

• The applicant shall provide a brief summary of proven experience and capabilities in related assignments.

• The applicant must have strong managerial and communication skills and a record of achieving results and must be fluent in English with a working knowledge of French.
  

The applicant should also have proven skills in:

• Management and leadership
• Planning and organizing

The applicant should have demonstrated ability to:

• Advise management on technical subjects
• Deliver completed and fully specified outputs
• a team player that motivates and educates other team members
• Set and manage priorities
• Relate to all levels of the stakeholder and end-user community

Duration of the Assignment

The assignment is expected to be for a total period of 12 weeks, spread over a period of 2 years.

This will include at-least 4 periodic visits to Rwanda, each of which should last up to 18 days and another 12 days spread over the assignment period for offsite advice either on emails or phone as well as Skype calls.

The visits will be made on request of the RCIPRW Project and in agreement with the consultant.

Responsibilities of the Client and the Consultant

The Consultant will be based in Rwanda for approximately 72 days of the assignment. All the costs for travel to and from Kigali will be borne by the RCIPR-Rwanda Project while the Consultant's living expenses while in Kigali will be the consultant responsibilities.

In addition, visits to each of the countries in the region (esp. Uganda, Kenya and Tanzania) will be required.

The consultant will be expected to meet all of the significant operators and ISPs in the regional market plus representatives of the submarine cables and major capacity resellers.

The consultant will make a total of four flights in the neighboring countries. He will be expected to make these visits accompanied by one or more of the RCIP-Rwanda Project team members.

All travel, hotel and living expenses while on assignment in Rwanda WHEN traveling to the above mentioned countries will be the responsibility of the Consultant.

The Client will introduce the Consultant to the some stakeholders and he will be expected to make additional contacts on his own

The Consultant will be fully responsible for the assignment including but not limited to logistical facilitation.

How to apply

Interested and qualified persons should submit their application letters accompanied by certificate copies of relevant certificates together with Curriculum Vitae (CV) in English at the Following address:

Rwanda Development Board/Information Tech nology (IT)
Attn: RCIPRW Lead Technical Manager
RDB office Block, 4th Floor
P.O.BOX 6239
Kigali/Rwanda

Email: wilson.muyenzi @ rita.rw

CC: bids @ rita.rw

Deadline Date and Time

Application letters must be received at the address indicated above by 1600hrs Rwanda time on Monday 21st December, 2009 clearly marked "Telecommunication Advisory Services Individual Consultancy"

Done at Kigali on,
Patrick Nyirishema
DCEO-IT
Rwanda Development Board/IT

Secretary Job Vacancies: Ministry of State for Public Service Kenya

Republic of Kenya
Office of the Prime Minister

Ministry of State for Public Service Vacancies

Applications are invited from suitably qualified serving officers in the Civil Service for the positions shown below.

Applicants should complete one (1) PSC.2 REVISED 2007 form and attach copies of their academic and professional certificates, testimonials and a copy of the appointment letter to their present grade.

The form may be downloaded from the Public Service Commission of Kenya Website www.publicservice.go.ke.

The application should be forwarded to:

The Permanent Secretary,
Ministry of State for Public Service,
P.O. Box 30050-00100,
Nairobi

so as to reach him on or before 18th December, 2009.

Senior Personal Secretary
Job Group 'L'
Sixty Seven (67) Posts

Salary Scale: Ksh.30,472x 1,524-31,996 X 1,599-33,595x 1,680 -35,275 p.m.

Vacancy No. PA/03/09

Duties and Responsibilities

Duties and responsibilities at this level will entail recording dictation in shorthand and transcribing it in typewritten form; typing from drafts, manuscripts or recording from dictation machines; processing data; operating office equipment; attending to visitors/clients; handling telephone calls and appointments; ensuring security of office records, equipment and documents, including classified materials; preparing responses to simple routine correspondence; and undertaking any other secretarial duties that may be assigned.

In addition, the officer will guide and supervise junior secretarial personnel.

Requirements for Appointment

For appointment to this grade an officer must have:-

• served in the grade of Personal Secretary I or any other relevant and comparable position in the Public Service for a minimum period of three (3) years;
• a Bachelors Degree in Secretarial Studies/Bachelor of Business and Office Management or its equivalent from a recognized institution;

OR the following qualifications from the Kenya National Examinations Council:

• Shorthand III (110 w.p.m.)
• Typewriting III (50 w.p.m.)/Computerized Document Processing III Business English III/Communications II
• Office Practice II
• Commerce II
• Office Management Ill/Office Administration and Management III
• Secretarial Duties II;

OR

• a Diploma / Higher Diploma in Secretarial Studies from the Kenya National Examinations Council or its equivalent from a recognized institution:

• a Certificate in Computer Applications (Windows, Ms-Word, Ms-Excel, Ms-Access, and Internet) from a recognized institution; and
• shown merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results.

Personal Secretary I
Job Group 'K'
One (1) Post

Salary Scale: Ksh.26,323x 1,316-27,639X1,382-29,021 x 1,451 -30,472x 1,524-31,996p.m.

Vacancy No. PA/04/09

Duties and Responsibilities

Duties and responsibilities at this level will entail: recording dictation in shorthand and transcribing it in typewritten form; typing from drafts, manuscripts or recording from dictation machines; processing data; operating office equipment; attending to visitors/clients; handling calls and appointments; ensuring security of office records, equipment and documents, including classified materials; preparing responses to simple routine correspondence; and undertaking other secretarial duties that may be assigned.

An officer at this level may be required to work for more than one officer.

Requirements for Appointment

For appointment to this grade an officer must have:-

• served satisfactorily in the grade of Personal Secretary II or Senior Secretarial Assistant or any other relevant and comparable position in the Public Service for a minimum period of three (3) years;
• a Bachelors Degree in Secretarial Studies/Bachelor of Business and Office Management or its equivalent from a recognized institution;

OR the following qualifications from the Kenya National Examinations Council:

• Shorthand III (100 w.p.m.)
• Typewriting III (50 w.p.m.)/Computerized Document Processing III Business English Ill/Communications II
• Office Practice II Commerce II
• Office Management Ill/Office Administration and Management III Secretarial Duties II;

OR

• a Diploma / Higher National Diploma in Secretarial Studies from the Kenya National Examinations Council or its equivalent from a recognized institution; and

• a Certificate in Computer Applications (Windows, Ms-Word, Ms-Excel, Ms-Access, and Internet) from a recognized institution.

S.G. Karicho
For: Permanent Secretary

Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports Instructor III Job Vacancies

Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports Vacancies

Applications are invited from suitably qualified Kenyans for the following vacancies.

Advert No. 7/2009
Vacancy: Instructor III
Job Group 'H' (82 posts)

Salary Scale: KShs.16,692 - KSahs.20,289 p.m.

Terms of Service: Permanent and Pensionable

Duties and Responsibilities

This is the entry grade in the technical Instructor cadre.

Duties and responsibilities at this level will involve demonstration to the students the various uses and operation of machines and equipment, independently or under the guidance of a senior officer and preparation of work sheets.

Requirements for Appointment

For appointment to this grade, a candidate must be in possession of :-

• A minimum of five (5) years experience in performing instruction duties in the Civil Service on Job Group 'G' or within the wider public service/ community based institutions in any of the following disciplines:-

1. Agriculture
2. Information Technology Animal Science
3. Food technology institutional management
4. Leather technology/foot wear
5. Refrigeration and air conditioning/or industrial plant engineering
6. Building and construction or civil engineering
7. Hairdressing and beauty therapy
8. Mechanical Engineering
9. Automotive engineering Electrical/Electronics

• Be in possession of a Government Trade Test Certificate Grade I in any of the above mentioned disciplines and/or a technical teacher certificate; and
• Show merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results.

In addition to the above requirements, an officer must have the following key competencies:

• ability to take and execute instructions;
  
• be a team player; and
• be of high personal integrity.

Note: Those with Diploma in any of the above1 disciplines will have an added advantage.

Candidates are required to address their handwritten applications attaching copies of their National Identity Card together with relevant certificates and testimonials to the

Permanent Secretary,
Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports,
P.O Box 34303-00100,
Nairobi

so as to reach him not later than 8th January, 2010.

Applicants should specify which discipline they are applying for.

Nile Basin Initiative Consultancy Services for Feasibility Study for an Integrated Watershed Management Program for the Kagera River Basin

Nile Basin Initiative
Nile Equatorial Lakes Subsidiary Action Program

Kagera River Basin Management Project, (Burundi, Rwanda, Tanzania and Uganda)

Grant No TF095177

Consultancy Services for Feasibility Study for an Integrated Watershed Management Program for the Kagera River Basin

Request for Expression of Interest

The countries of the Nile Equatorial Lakes Subsidiary Action Program (NELSAP)of the Nile Basin Initiative, a partnership of the riparian states of the Nile Basin, have identified a number of projects to contribute to poverty alleviation, economic growth,and the reversal of environmental degradation in the region.

The Kagera River Basin Management Project is one of the three river basin projects implemented under the NELSAP. Others include the Mara and the Sio-Malaba-Malakisi River Basin Management Projects located in Kenya and Tanzania, respectively.

The Kagera basin is characterized by low productive peasant agriculture that has caused endemic poverty; land degradation and loss of soil fertility caused by population pressure; and extensive deforestation.

In order to address these challenges, there is need for implementation of measures to address watershed degradation and thus improve water security in the catchment.

Therefore, a feasibility study for an integrated watershed management program1 is envis-aged with a focus on wetlands management, agro-forestry and water quality management

The Nile Basin Initiative (NBI)/Nile Equatorial Lakes-Subsidiary Action Program (NELSAP) (hereinafter referred to as "Borrower") has received grant financing from the World Bank Nile Basin Trust Fund (hereinafter called "grant") towards the cost of preparation of a Strategic Portfolio of Regional Water Infrastructure Projects in the Kagera river basin and intends to apply part of the proceeds of this grant to undertake Consultancy services for feasibility study for an integrated watershed management program with a focus on wetlands management, agro-forestry and water quality management for the Kagera River Basin, for which this Expression of Interest is issued.

The required consultancy services involve a feasibility study for an integrated watershed management program for each of the following three aspects:

1. wetlands management,
2. sustainable forest management for soil and water conservation, and
3. water quality management, including the development of wastewater management, solid waste management and other pollution control facilities.

The scope of this assignment calls for competencies in Integrated Watershed Management, including river basin management, water resources and environmental management, wetland management, water quality and waste management, soil and water conservation, afforestation and agro-forestry, financial and socio-economic assessments, economic investment appraisals; social and environmental impact analysis; and institutional analysis.

The estimated implementation period is Ten (10) months.

The Consultancy will be directly supervised by the Kagera River Basin Management Project on behalf of the Borrower.

The Kagera River Basin Project Management Unit now invites eligible consultants to indicate their interest in providing consultancy services for the feasibility study for an integrated watershed management program for the Kagera River Basin.

Interested consultants must provide information indicating that they are qualified to perform the services (profile of the firm, brochures, description of similar assignments handled, experience in similar conditions, general qualifications, qualified key staff, and so forth).

Consultants may associate to enhance their qualifications.

Consultants shall be shortlisted in accordance with the procedures set out in the World Bank's Guidelines: Selection and Employment of Consultants by World Bank Borrowers, May 2004 (Revised October 2006).

Interested consultants may obtain further information at the address given below during office hours (09.00 to 17.00hrs Monday to Friday).

Expressions of Interest should be submitted in English, clearly marked "Expression of Interest for Consultancy Services for feasibility study for an integrated watershed management program for the Kagera River Basin", and must be delivered to the address below by 10.00am, December, 18th, 2009.

Late submissions will not be accepted.

Only short-listed consultants shall be issued with the Request for Proposal (RfP) documents.

The Project Manager
Kagera River Basin Management Project
Second Floor, i Nyota House (Next to British Embassy)
Boulevard de PUmuganda, Kacyiru
P. O. Box 7054, Kigali-Rwanda
Tel. +250 252 580 120;
Fax. +250-252-580 099
E-mail: inabide @ nilebasin.org;
kagerapmu @ nilebasin .org

Mombasa Branch Accountant Job Vacancy: Saj Ceramics

Desired Candidate Profile

Candidate should be comfortable in:

• Payment collection and regular follow up
  
• Knowledge of general accounting and taxation part.
• Understanding of periodical account reconciliation with balance confirmation
• Should have good communication/PR skills
• Knowledge of Tally is a must
• Knowledge of store/warehouse activities,

Responsible for

• Credit control
• Periodical credit review and setting credit limits in days and value
• Debtors outstanding and age analysis
• Collection follow up with sales personnel, dealer project and customer
• Correspondence with customers & with the head office
• For store stock

Qualifications:

• CPA level 1 and above or undergoing level 3 papers
• Minimum 5 years experience in a reputable company

Applicants should forward a cover letter and CV to:

SAJ Ceramics Ltd
P.O. Box 45244-00100,
Nairobi

or Email to: ceramics @ saj.co.ke

Technical Services Supervisor Vacancy: Vector International

Overview

A white collar office job co-managing installation, servicing & repairs of large Uninterruptible Power Supplies and Stabilizers

Responsibilities

• Design and implement electrical installations
• Co-manage field technicians and engineers
• Technical staff monitoring & training

Qualifications

• HND electrical.
• Sound working knowledge of 15th Edition of IEE.
• Diploma Industrial Electronics

Experience

• Two years experience in wiring installations Absolutely essential
• Good command of the English language
• Clear and concise communication skills

Apply only through: info @ vectorinternational.com

Expression of Interest for Provision of Consultancy Services for Regional Development Authorities Resource Mobilization Strategy

Republic of Kenya
Ministry of Regional Development Authorities

Expression of Interest for Provision of Consultancy Services for Regional Development Authorities Resource Mobilization Strategy

Contract No.: MRD/022/2009-10

The Ministry of Regional Development Authorities (MoRDA) intends to develop a resource mobilization strategy for the 6 Regional Development Authorities, namely Lake Basin (LBDA), Kerio Valley (KVDA), Ewasb Ng'iro South (ENSDA), Tana & Athi River (TARDA), Ewaso Ng'iro North (ENNDA) and Coast (CDA) Development Authorities.

This will enable the RDAs to mobilize resources for implementation of projects/programmes and the initiation of sustainable business ventures.

The RDAs mandate is to promote socio-economic development within the regions through initiation & implementation of integrated river basin based programmes & projects such as provision of energy, flood control, water supply for irrigation, livestock, domestic & industrial use, various socio-economic activities as well as environmental conservation among others.

The Ministry now invites consulting firms registered/incorporated in Kenya and/or professional individual consultants to indicate their interest in providing the above services.

Interested consultants must provide information indicating that they are qualified to perform the services.

The consulting firm/individual must have undertaken similar works for development organizations in Eastern Africa and the team must be well-grounded in developing resource mobilization strategies with proven results.

Completed Expression of Interest, in plain sealed envelopes marked appropriately "Consultancy Services for Regional Development Authorities Resource Mobilization Strategy" Contract No. MRD/022/2009-10 should be delivered to the address below by the Monday, 21st December 2009, at 10.00 a.m.

The Permanent Secretary
Ministry of Regional Development Authorities
P.O. Box 10280-00100
Nairobi

www.regional-dev.go.ke

Tel: +254-020-2724646
Fax: +254-020-2737693

OR be deposited in the Tender Box situated on 15th floor, NSSF Building-Block A, Eastern Wing. The opening of the Expression of Interest will be done immediately thereafter in the conference room at the Ministry of Regional Development Authorities on 20th floor, NSSF Building-Block A, Eastern Wing and consultants representative who may wish to witness are invited.

Late Expression of Interest will not be accepted.

NB: The earlier advertisement which appeared in the Daily Nation and The Standard of 11th November 2009 is superseded by this one.

Chief Procurement Officer
For: Permanent Secretary

Expression of Interest (EOI) for Recruitment Services of Senior Managers in a Restructured National Cereals and Produce Board

EOI: NCPB/SST-R/01/2009-2010

Expression of Interest (EOI) for Recruitment Services of Senior Managers in a Restructured National Cereals and Produce Board

The National Cereals and Produce Board (NCPB) is a corporate body established under an Act of Parliament Cap.338 of the Laws of Kenya.

Until early 1990s, NCPB was a National monopoly in the trade, storage, handling and distribution of a wide range of cereals, pulses and other produce.

As a monopoly, NCPB was vested with regulatory powers in movement, sale, and processing of cereals and other produce.

Over time and in order to align NCPB's role with other developments and changes in the National Economic Framework, NCPB's role has gradually been re-defined through amendments of the legal framework either by parliamentary amendments or/and executive orders resulting in removal of the monopoly status.

Recently, NCPB unveiled a Strategic Plan which provides for review of its Operating modalities and structure. The envisaged end product is an institution comprising of three (3) active and semi independent arms consisting of warehousing arm, trading arm and commodity exchange arm.

A new organizational structure in tandem with the new strategic plan has been developed. The Board wishes to recruit qualified capable and dedicated individuals for all senior management positions provided for in the new organization structure.

Towards this end, the Board invites established recruiting consultancy firms to express interests in providing recruitment services.

A) Objective of the Consultancy

The overall objective of the consultancy is to ensure that the Board efficiently accesses capable, dedicated and visionary management staff not only to successfully implement the new strategic plan but to also thereafter steer the organization to greater heights.

B) Scope and Deliverable

The successful consultant shall enter into a contract with the National Cereals and Produce Board with clear terms of reference and specific deliverables.

Broadly, the consultant shall within a strict deadline and working closely with the Board of Directors and Managing Director of NCPB or delegated officer/s be expected to carry out the following:

1. Review, study and understand the National Cereals and Produce Board Strategic Plan 2009-2013, in relation to the envisaged organization structure and attendant job descriptions for the various positions and thereafter assist in enriching the job descriptions.
2. Enrich requirements and attributes for each position where necessary
3. Advertise, receive applications and short list the most qualified and appropriate candidate for each position.
4. Attend to any other matters/issues incidental or related to the exercise as a whole and which are deemed necessary for successful attainment of the objective,

C) Firms Eligible to Participate in the Expression of Interest

A Firm is considered to be qualified to participate in the Expression of Interest if it possesses the following minimum requirements:

1. Must be a well established consultancy firm possessing all the requisite and valid certification and registration to practice in Kenya.
2. Must have been established prior to the year 2005 and been actively practicing uninterrupted since then.
3. Must be a firm well established in senior management recruitment consultancy services for large organizations.
4. Must be of good standing in the eyes of the public.
5. Must have at least four (4) active partners or fully employed personnel who posses at least post-graduate qualifications in areas relevant to the consultancy with at least a minimum of five (5) years post graduation experience.

D) Documents to Constitute Expression of Interest and Selection

The Expression of Interest Documents submitted must include the following:

1. Firms profile to include. Names of Directors/Partners and Shareholding information. Registered Physical Address, Branches if any, consultancy areas/subject of specialization,
2. A comprehensive disclosure of qualifications and CV's of active partners/employees engaged on full time basis by your firm, inclusive of the organization structure and clear indication of the role the partner/employee may be engaged to play in the consultancy in the event the firm is contracted.
3. Description of at least four (4) similar assignments executed in the last three (3) years to include the contract value, number of staff recruited and designations, period of recruitment and the organization on whose behalf the recruitment was undertaken.
4. Duly signed letter granting the Board authority to authenticate referees named in fulfillment of number 3 above.
5. Certified copies of firm's registration certificate and other relevant certifications,
6. Certified copies of PIN and or VAT registration and a current tax compliance certificate issued by the Kenya Revenue Authority,

The two firms considered most successful shall be invited to submit proposals /negotiate out of which one considered as offering the most favourable terms will be engaged.

E) Submission of EOI

The complete EOI documents should be submitted in a plain sealed envelope clearly marked in Bold Letters EOI: NCPB/SST-R/01/2009-2010: addressed to:

The Managing Director National Cereals and Produce Board
Nyumba ya Nafaka
Machakos Enterprise Road
Industrial Area
P.O. Box 30586
Nairobi

and physically deposited in the tender box situated in Nafaka House, Ground Floor, by the Reception Area, not later than 18th December 2009 at 12 noon.

EOI shall be opened soon thereafter in the NCPB Boardroom, 1st Floor, Room 104 in the presence of Interested Consultants or their representatives who wish to attend.

EOI submitted after the closing time shall not be accepted/considered

Sales Executive Job Vacancy in Kenya

Position: Sales Executive

Organisation: The Company provides Credit Management Services

The candidates will be required to target different organization for a marking drive campaign.

Academic Qualification: Minimum C Plain at 'O' Level

Professional Qualification: Sales & Marketing Course

Experience: preferably 2 years in sales dealing with financial services but we will consider other industries.

Traits: Honest, reliable, results oriented, aggressive.

Status: May be currently employed or unemployed.

Age: 25 years and above

Starting Salary: KShs.25, 000 gross.

Positions Desired: 6 (Six).

Kindly send your CV to milkah @ myjobseye.com

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

P1 Teacher [Ten Positions] St Joseph The Worker Primary School-Bridge

Position: P1 Teacher [ Ten Positions ]
Ref: SJTWPS/PT/-10-09/Vol-02
Terms of Services: Permanent & Pensionable

St Joseph The Worker Primary School-Bridge is a faith based Day/Residential Mixed Primary School being developed in Rift valley Nakuru- Bridge, Kenya with a strong Mission & Vision of educating leaders in responding to Education crises in the Region and are in need of well experienced and committed professionals to serve the lives of the thousand of vulnerable children’s in the vast South Region of Rift valley Nakuru.

Required Skills Qualifications:

• Knowledge of experienced in community based child protection approaches and work.
• Posses analytical and problem solving skills organizational and planning skills
• Must be culturally sensitive and embrace diversity
• Person of high moral character and professional integrity
• Experience in Financial planning in Programmes / project context and managing budgets.
• Teaching experience of twenty years and retires shall be an Added advantage
• A record of attracting, developing and motivating professionals of diverse background.
• Proficiency in MC Office applications
• Of Catholic religious faith is an Added advantage
• Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education [ KSCE] mean grade of C [ Plain]
• Kenya National Examination Council P1 Certificate is Mandatory
• Diploma in Special Needs Education will be an Added advantage
• Rift Valley/Nakuru residents are encouraged to apply

Duties and Responsibilities

Teachers at this level will be deployed to teach primary school syllabus at St Joseph The Worker Primary Schools.

Duties and responsibilities at this level will involve:-

• Class room teaching
• Managing a class as a class teacher
• Preparing and maintaining of lesion noted.
• Scheme of works
• Pupils progress records and reports
• Developing and organizing relevant teaching
• Guiding and counseling of pupils
• Participating in Co-curricular activities of the Pre-Primary & Primary Pupils
• Record of work
• Instilling appropriate moral values of the pupils.

Those interested for the above appointments and willing to submit to the prescribed requirements should write in strict confidence, include their detailed CV’s daytime telephone contacts, two recent color pass ports, current/ expected remuneration, career progression and three referees.

Note: All applications must be both in Soft & Hard copies addressed to the official School addresses below soon or before 4th December 2009:

The Managing Director
St. Joseph the Worker Primary School
Saint Joseph Plaza
P.O. Box 17512, 20100
General Post Office
Nakuru,East Africa
Nakuru

Web: www.sjtwps.com

E-mail: headmaster @ sjtwps-bridge.com OR headmaster.sjtwps @ gmail.com

Uganda Expression of Interest for Consultancy Services: Drafting a Bill for the Energy Conservation Act and Associated Regulations

The Republic of Uganda
Ministry of Energy and Mineral Development

Project: Power Sector Development Operation

Project Credit No.: IDA 42970-UG

Ref: MEMD/PSDO/SRVCS/2009 - 2010/000510

Expression of Interest for Consultancy Services: Drafting a Bill for the Energy Conservation Act and Associated Regulations.

1 . Introduction:

The Government of the Republic of Uganda has received a Credit from IDA towards the cost of the Power Sector Development Operation (PSDO) and intends to use part of the proceeds of the Credit, towards payment for Consultancy Services for drafting a bill for the Energy Conservation Act and Associated Regulations.

2. Objectives of the Assignment: The objective of the assignment is to draft a Bill for the Energy Conservation Act and Associated Regulations, for consideration by the Government of Uganda.

3. Scope of Services: The main tasks of the assignment will include but are not limited to:

• Review the Final Report of the Principles to be embodied in the Energy Conservation Act already.
• Review the Uganda Energy Efficiency Strategy.
• Carry out initial consultations with various key stakeholders.
• Organise a consultative workshop for key stakeholders to discuss the Preliminary Report.
• Draft a Bill for the Energy Conservation Act and the Regulations for the Energy Conservation Act.

4. Main Deliverables:

• A draft Bill for the Energy Conservation Act.
• Regulations for the Energy Conservation Act.

5. Required Qualification and Experience: MEMD intends to engage a CONSULTANCY FIRM for the assignment and it should have the following experience, personnel expertise and competences:

The Consultant's team should include specialists with:

i). Team Leader/Legal Expert: The Team Leader/ Legal Expert will have a Masters Degree in Law. Post graduate training in energy law and policy will be an added advantage. Must be conversant with the laws of Uganda and have a minimum of 8 years practical experience in the energy sector.

ii). Energy Efficiency Expert: The Energy Efficiency Expert (EEE) must hold a Masters Degree in Energy Management/ Energy Studies, and post graduate training in related fields will be an added advantage. The EEE should have a minimum of 5 years experience in energy efficiency.

iii). Legal Draftsman: Should be holder of Bachelors Degree in' Law with post graduate training in Legislative Drafting. Must have a minimum of 5 years experience in drafting legislation.

6. Duration of the Assignment: The duration of the assignment shall not exceed 09 (nine) months

7. The Ministry of Energy and Mineral Development now invites eligible firms to indicate their interest in providing the services.

Interested firms must provide information indicating that they are qualified to perform the services by providing their experience in handling similar assignments, under similar conditions and availability of appropriate skills among key staff, etc.)

8. The firm will be selected in accordance with the procedures set out in the World Bank's Guidelines: Selection and Employment of Consultants by World Bank Borrowers (current edition)

9. Interested firms may obtain further information at the address below during office hours (0900 to 1700 hours).

10. Expressions of interest must be delivered to the address below by 10:00 ajn. on 10th December 2009.

11. Address for Submission:

The Permanent Secretary,
Ministry of Energy and Mineral Development,
Attn: Project Coordinator,
Power Sector Development Operations Project,
P. O. Box 7270, Kampala, Uganda, Rooms C 305B & B 307,
3rd Floor, Amber House, Plot 29/33, Kampala Road,
Tel: 256-41-341494 Fax: 256-41- 349342.
E-mail: psdo @ energy.go.ug and baguma @ energy.go.ug

Permanent Secretary

Elimu Yetu Coalition Recruiting Senior Positions at EYC Secretariat

Background:

Elimu Yetu Coalition is the national platform of civil society organizations working towards the achievement of EFA goals in Kenya.

EYC has received a two year grant from the Africa Civil Society Education Fund (CSEF), which is a grant-making facility supported by Education Program Development Fund (EPDF) of the World Bank's Education for All Fast Track Initiative.

Through this grant EYC is seeking to recruit three senior positions to enhance the capacity of its national secretariat in Nairobi for a one year contract renewable based on performance and availability of funds

These positions are:

1. National Coordinator
2. Communications Manager
3. Finance Manager

A. National Coordinator - NC

Reporting to the Executive Committee of EYC, NC will be expected to perform the following tasks and functions:

1. Strategic leadership: Provide overall leadership, coordination, and strategic direction to all Elimu Yetu EFA campaigns in Kenya. Provide technical support, guidance and supervision of all Campaign Managers as well as the Finance Manager, with an objective of achieving the desired results in line with Elimu Yetu's three year campaign Strategy 2009/12. Serve as head of Secretariat and all campaigns of Elimu Yetu. NC will in addition serve as the Secretary to the Executive Committee.

2. Performance management and reporting: Monitor and evaluate the progress and performance of all campaigns and projects and ensure regular reporting on the progress and performance of campaigns and programmes to EXCOM and partners. This includes preparation of monthly updates as well as quarterly and annual progress reports following monthly, quarterly and annual campaign progress reviews.

3. Mentoring and capacity building: this will include coaching and guiding secretariat staff, members, regional networks and thematic groups in self-reflection and assessment to identify their capacity gaps and strategies to address them. Apart from assessments and strategy development this will also involve mounting capacity building prorammes or initiatives for staff and members.

4. Fundraising and resource mobilization: Provide strong leadership in initiating campaign/project ideas and develop high quality project proposals for fundraising in line with Elimu Yetu's strategic plan. This includes preparing proposals for mobilization of human, technical and financial resources from international development organizations, non-government organizations, foundations/charities and the private sector in Kenya and abroad.

5. Policy enforcement: Provide leadership in identification of Elimu Yetu's key policy challenges and formulation of best possible and alternative policy options for the Coalition. Ensure all policies approved by Executive Committee are implemented and followed to the letter by staff, members, partners and agents. Help initiate and work with the Executive Committee to develop new policies.

6. Provide oversight and accountability: take full responsibility for overall management of Elimu Yetu's human and financial resources. This includes recruitment of junior staff (assistants and below); staff performance management and monitoring; and management of campaign budgets, financial controls and reporting to the Executive Committee and funding partners.

7. Partnership development: Build and maintain productive relationships with supporting partners, networks and key stakeholders and create new partnerships and networks relevant to all campaign areas. Important here is Ministry of Education, other relevant line ministries or departments, Parliament, local education donor group, UN agencies, teacher unions, ANCEFA, GCE, IDAY among other players.

8. Networking and Coalition Building: support membership recruitment, membership related activities and ensure members active involvement in all EYC campaigns and activities. Ensure close collaboration between the secretariat, EXCOM, regional focal points, thematic groups and members. Develop effective mechanisms for ensuring active participation and communication with thematic groups, members and representatives in the regional networks.

Required Qualifications for NC:

• First degree in any relevant field of social sciences, but education is preferred.
• A Masters degree will be an added advantage; practical experience designing and implementing rights based advocacy strategies;
• Knowledge and experience with the EFA and MDG campaign processes coupled with a thorough understanding of issues and challenges facing education sector in Kenya;
• at least three to five years experience in campaign planning, implementation, management, monitoring and reporting;
• demonstrated experience in advocacy (having led a vibrant results based campaign), donor reporting, financial and budget management;
  
• demonstrated experience in building partnerships, and promoting networking and coalition building through negotiations and collaboration;
  
• ability to work under pressure and meet strict deadlines; ability to manage performance, ability to manage partnerships and donor funded budgets, develop and manage strong teams, delegate and coach as the need may be;
  
• proficiency in MS Office Computer Packages is mandatory.

B. Communications Manager - CM

Reporting to NC, CM will perform the following tasks and functions:

1. Campaigns and Communication Strategies: work with and support the NC and other Campaign staff to ensure full implementation of the strategic plan for 2009/12, alongside the new communications strategy.

2. Partnerships and linkages with media: build and maintain strong linkages with mainstream and alternative media houses and channels and ensure strong media involvement and participation in EYC campaign activities. In the process lead and support a strong media network a round EFA goals in Kenya.

3. Documentation for shared learning: - review and edit all EYC publications, posters, materials and manuals, in addition to coordinating reviews and evaluations to measure impact of EYC campaigns. CM will ensure that all activities, events and processes undertaken by EYC at national, regional and district levels are well documented and appropriate reports made and shared accordingly.

4. EYC quarterly newsletter: design, develop, write, edit and circulate EYC quarterly newsletter both in soft (internet) and hard forms.

5. EYC website and portal: take charge of EYC website and portal to ensure EYC has the most vibrant web based campaigns. Use such internet resources to ensure regular updates are given to members, there is two way information sharing by members and the secretariat and with our partners, supporters, allies and EYC public.

6. Expanding campaign support through new media: use internet, mobile telephone and other new media opportunities to build a wide strong supporter base for EYC. On this work very closely with Uwezo, ANCEFA and GCE communication teams.

Required Qualifications for CM:

• First degree in journalism, media studies or communications;
• demonstrated experience in advocacy based communication work;
• at least three years experience in campaigns and or communications planning, management and monitoring;
• strong skills in media relations and communications (both oral and written); competency in designing and maintaining campaign websites and use of internet resources for campaigns;
• ability to work under pressure and meet strict deadlines;
• ability to manage performance, develop teams, delegate and coach as the need may be

C. Finance Manager - FM

Reporting to NC, FM will perform the following tasks and functions:

1. Cash accounting & management: - maintaining all the cash books, issue cash payments, ensure floats are used for the purpose for which they were issued and that they are recovered on a timely basis, ensure that all cash expenditures are appropriately approved, ensure that cash expenditures are coded correctly and charged to the appropriate donor/project and cash accounts.

This will entail monitoring and controlling disbursement of funds & tracking of budgets and expenditures.

2. Cheque processing: - supervising the accountant/s as they process cheque payments and ensuring that appropriate supporting documentation is attached to all cheque payments, ensure that all invoices are paid on time and that expenditures are appropriately authorized. This will involve verification and management of all incoming invoices and review the classification of all vouchers, claims and receipts.

3. Financial management and reporting:- lead the secretariat in the preparation of monthly management accounts and quarterly donor reports and compilation of audit files to facilitate external audits; prepare financial reports and reconciliations for internal monitoring of resource use. This will include management financial information and production of accurate, timely, complete and reliable periodical financial reports for programme decision making.

4. Planning, budgeting and compliance: support the campaign team in reviewing budgets for all campaign plans. Review partner budget proposals for funding. This will require preparation of monthly, quarterly and annual budgets and tracking all payments for compliance. FM will also ensure compliance with all donor/partner requirements and procedures.

5. Administration: - maintaining the finance department's filing system and designing and implementing new filing procedures when appropriate; maintaining fixed assets register including labelling of all assets; maintaining all insurance records and liasing with insurers with regard to claims and updating policies; follow up on outstanding invoices; maintaining control over telephone and internet use, (including mobile phones and issuing of phone credit where necessary); overseeing all maintenance and repairs works and contracts. Take overall responsibility for the administration of EYC secretariat.

6. Supervision: - supervise all finance and administration staff as designated.

Required Qualifications for FM:

• a Qualified Accountant with either

1. CPA (K), or
2. ACCA III or
3. First degree in Accounting and CPA (2)

• minimum three years of professional experience in finance management, accountancy and administration;
• competency in all relevant accounting packages;
• good organization and time management skills and ability to work under pressure; understanding of donor accounting procedures;
• good communication and writing skills.

Important Note:

Interested candidates should send short CVs (not more than five pages) and no more than half a page cover letter (stating justification for interest and expected salary) by e-mail to info @ elimuyetu.net or elimuyetu @ gmail.com and copy to csef.africa @ gmail.com

The Subject of their email should be "EYC - Application + the title of job applied for" on or before Friday December 4, 2009.

Constituency Election Coordinators Vacancy Re-Advertisement: Interim Independent Electoral Commission

Interim Independent Electoral Commission
Re-Advertisement

Vacancy Announcement

Constituency Election Coordinators
Ref No. CEC/12D/09

The Interim Independent Electoral Commission re-advertises for posts Constituency Election Coordinators (CEC) for the following constituencies:

1. Githunguri
2. Maragwa (Central Province)

Applications are invited from qualified Kenyan nationals.

Reporting to the Regional Election Coordinator, the successful candidate will be responsible for facilitating and monitoring the delivery of effective and efficient election operation services at the constituency level, managing constituency electoral activities, providing guidance on the implementation of the Commission's strategy at the constituency level and ensuring the preparation of periodic reports.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

• Provide management support, develop and oversee the implementation of strategies, policies, plans and budgets at the constituency level while ensuring the alignment of these to the regional and overall Commission strategies.
• Ensure that election operation activities at the constituency level comply with internal controls and budget restrictions.
• Ensure provision of administrative support services at the constituency level including distribution of election materials, transport management, implementation of security policies and protocols and ensuring the safe custody of the Commission's assets.
• Responsible for sound financial management and prudent use of all commission funds at constituency level in line with commission's financial policies..
• Liaise with the Regional Election Coordinator to implement training programmes for registration and election officials at the constituency level.
• Identify, inspect suitable polling, nominations and tallying centers. Liaise with regional administrative and security officials at the constituency level. Compile and certify the voters register.
• Undertake the verification and revision of voter's register as required by law from time to time.
  
• To liaise with political parties in respect of elections and related activities
• Develop accountability measures, monitor the performance indicators at the constituency levels and ensure the timely preparation of periodic reports.
• Perform any other duties as assigned by the commission.

The successful candidate must be ready, able and willing to work in any Constituency within the Country.

Qualifications

• Education: A minimum of Bachelors degree from a recognized University
• Experience: A minimum of five years experience in management of public affairs.
• Proven experience in results-based management, monitoring and evaluation or managing election process is an added advantage.
  
• Knowledge: Must be computer literate.
  
• Good negotiation, planning and coordination skills.
  
• Additional training and professional experience in fieldwork will be an advantage.
• Age: Between 35-45 years old

The offer

These are challenging and extremely exciting roles which will offer competitive packages for the right candidates.

Detailed job profiles, reference numbers and an online application link can be accessed on the IIEC website www.iiec.or.ke.

If your career aspirations match these exciting opportunities please write in confidence quoting the reference number both cover letter and envelop before Friday 4 December, 2009.

Enclose your detailed curriculum vitae, copies of certified academic and professional certificates, copy of national identity card, job title and the constituency applied for and day time telephone contacts of three (3) referees and send to:

The Chairman,
Interim Independent Electoral Commission (IIEC),
Anniversary Towers, 6th Floor, University Way,
P.O Box 45371-00100 GPO, Nairobi

NB: Canvassing of any kind will lead to automatic disqualification.

Those who had responded to a recent advert on the same position need not apply.

Candidates are encouraged to apply online (Do NOT post a copy of the same application after applying online!).

Request for Expressions of Interest (Consultancy Services): Development of an Integrated Macro Economic Model for the Government of Uganda

The Republic of Uganda
Ministry of Finance, Planning & Economic Development

The Financial Management and Accountability Programme (FINMAP)

Request for Expressions of Interest (Consultancy Services)

Development of an Integrated Macro Economic Model for the Government of Uganda

MoFPED/FINMAP/CONS/09-10/00008

1. The Government of Uganda (GoU) has received funding from Development partners towards the cost of the Financial Management and Accountability Programme (FINMAP), and it intends to apply part of the proceeds of the funds to payments under the contract for provision of consultancy services.

The overall objective of FINMAP is to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of central and Local Government public financial management and financial accountability processes, including an increase in transparency in the use of public funds.

2. The Ministry of Finance, Planning & Economic Development intends to develop a macro economic model for the Government of Uganda. The model is required to:

• Provide an accurate representation of the quantitative relationships between variables in the real, external, fiscal and monetary/financial sectors.
• Is useful in explaining the empirical behaviour of Uganda's macro economy but more importantly, is geared for forecasting and policy/impact/scenario analysis
• Be integrated with other non standard macroeconomic variables e.g. poverty headcount, labour market, sectoral public expenditure, electricity output etc.
• Have direct linkages between the financial sector (interest rates, private sector credit by industry etc) and the real sector.

3. The proposed macroeconomic model will be developed in stages as follows:

• Project inception;
• Review of existing macroeconomic policy financial programming frameworks and related economic models;
• Analysis of GoU's Input-Output table/Social Accounting Matrix (SAM) and feasibility of using their results in an integrated macroeconomic model; and
• Development of a Uganda integrated macroeconomic model and training.

4. The Ministry of Finance, Planning and Economic Development now invites eligible Consulting firms to indicate their interest in carrying out the assignment. Interested firms must provide a capacity statement indicating that they are capable of rendering the services.

The submission should include but not limited to the following;

• Eligibility documentation (Certificate of Incorporation/Registration,
• Tax clearance certificates,
• Memorandum and Articles of Association),
• brochures,
• description of similar assignments,
• experience under similar conditions,
• availability of the required skills among staff, etc.

Consultants may associate to enhance their qualifications.

5. A consultancy firm will be selected through the Open International Bidding Procedures in the Public Procurement and Disposal of Assets Act No. 1/2003 and the Public Procurement and Disposal of Assets Regulations No.70/2003, and is open to all Consultants from eligible source countries as defined in the Guidelines.

6. Expressions of interest should be submitted in sealed envelopes and clearly marked "Expression of Interest for Consultancy Services - Development of an Integrated Macro Economic Model for the Government of Uganda Ref: MoFPED/FINMAP/CONS/09-10/00008".

7. The Expressions of interest must be addressed and physically delivered to the address below at or before 3:OOPM on Friday 18th December 2009.

The Programme Coordinator
The Financial Management and Accountability Programme (FINMAP)
Ministry of Finance, Planning & Economic Development
Finance Building; 3rd Floor, Room 3.4
Kampala, Uganda

Tel: +256-41-4707900,
Fax: +256-41-4250005,

E-mail: finmap @ finance.go.ug

Finance Officer Job and Logistics and Procurement Officer Vacancy at Local Expertise Centre (LEC-Kenya)

The Local Expertise Centre (LEC-Kenya) is a network secretariat for Edukans Foundation partner organizations in Kenya, which is predominantly funded by Edukans Foundation (EF), the Netherlands.

LEG in Kenya is a newly established local expertise centre to create and enhance possibilities for a more frequent dialogue among EF partners to improve quality of basic education programs (both formal and non-formal), as well as for developing policy that addresses the local context as effectively as possible in the country.

LEG Kenya is seeking to recruit the following positions based in Nairobi.

Finance Officer

The position is to establish and maintain high quality accounting and financial management systems and prudently manage the financial portfolio in line with the overall of strategic direction of the Expertise Centre.

Logistics and Procurement Officer

The incumbent will establish and maintain an effective, efficient and value adding supply-chain command for the Centre; coordinate and facilitate program/related project logistics, procurement of specified products, materials, capital items and specified services in line with established Financial policies and procedures.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Possess a Bachelor's Degree and CPA-K or equivalent qualification (Finance Officer)
• Posses a Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration/Procurement and Logistics or equivalent or HND/Diploma with 5 years experience in equivalent position.
• General leadership and management training
• Has at least three (3) years experience in a similar position.

Competencies:

• Good communication skills in English and Kiswahili languages should have office administration skills and a pleasant personality
• Ability to work independently, a creative thinker and planner with excellent interpersonal skills
• Ability to follow-up on tasks and assignments on their own initiative Willing to work long hours and sometimes over the weekends
• Ability to pay attention to detail and report accurately with strong management and leadership skills.
• Proven skills in accounting and auditing; and Strong analytical skills.
• Good appreciation of computerized accounting packages (accounting software).
• Computer /internet knowledge necessary
• Self driven individual who is diligent, honest, disciplined and responsible
• Current knowledge of donor funding programmes especially in community development projects and basic education/ training; and best practices

Remuneration:

Competitive packages will be offered to successful candidates

If you meet the above criteria, and would like to be a part of the team, please send an application with a detailed C.V stating your experience, present employer, present position, current remuneration, list of at least 3 referees, day-time telephone numbers and email address to:- fobath @ leckenya.or.ke on or before Friday, December 05th, 2009 at 5pm.

Only short listed candidates will be acknowledged.

Debtors Accountant Job Vacancy: The Aga Khan Hospital Mombasa

Aga Khan Hospital, Mombasa is an institution of Aga Khan Health Service, Kenya which is part of Aga Khan Development Network.

The hospital is seeking to recruit a Debtors Accountant:-

Recruitment Requirements:

• CPA (K)/ACCA, Degree in B.Com will be an added advantage
• Proven analytical skills to review information and reports
• Good interpersonal skills
• Proficiency in accounting software packages
• At least 3 years relevant working experience in a busy finance department preferably in Healthcare or Hotel Industry

Applications accompanied by copies of certificates plus detailed CV should be forwarded to:

The HR and Administration Manager

at P.O. Box 83013 -80100 GPO, Mombasa

or Email: hr @ msa.akhskenya.org

Closing date for receipt of applications is 7th December 2009.

Short listed candidates will only be contacted.

Insurance Company Jobs in Kenya

A reputable insurance company transacting general insurance business with a countrywide network is seeking to recruit experienced and result-orientated professionals for the positions of:

Branch Manager - Nairobi

Qualifications and Experience

• University graduate
• Have at least ACII and/or AIIK qualifications or good progress in these examinations
• Have at least five (5) years experience in general insurance at a senior level
• Is able-to work independently and is self-motivated
• Ability to work well with others and a team player
• Has notable success in leading a successful team through creativity and innovation
• Computer literate
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Assistant Manager - Mombasa

Qualifications and Experience

• ACII graduate or its equivalent as an additional advantage
• Over 5 years experience in a busy underwriting general business department
• Good analytical and interpersonal skills
• Thorough knowledge and understanding of insurance products, insurance market and knowledge of the market intermediaries
  
• Computer literate

Interested candidates who meet the above requirements should submit their applications enclosing detailed curriculum vitae, copies of certificates and testimonials, daytime telephone contacts, email address, names and addresses of two referees to be received by 11th December, 2009.

DN/A 465,
P.O. Box 49010, 00100
GPO Nairobi