Kenya Ports Authority (KPA) Massive Recruitment

Kenya Ports Authority (KPA): Some employees of KPA have been participating in a strike called by Trade Unions Congress (TUC) from 1st July 2015. 

This illegal strike has disrupted port operations thus inconveniencing port customers and stakeholders in Kenya and the region. This is despite numerous circulars urging them to resume duties.

In view of the above KPA Management wishes to fill several vacancies in critical port operational areas to ensure that the port continues to operate normally.
 

The Authority is therefore inviting all Kenyans qualified in the following areas to report at KPA Bandari College, Mombasa on Saturday 4th July 2015 at 08.00hrs with their academic and professional certificates ready to undertake oral and practical interviews:

1. Terminal tractor drivers
2. Forklift Operators
3. Top loader operators
4. Winch operators
5. Port clerks
6. Coxswain

 

The placement will be immediate.
 

KPA wishes to assure its customers that Management staff have been deployed to ensure essential services are delivered while full port operations will resume by Monday 6th July 2015.

We wish to take this opportunity to apologize to our customers and stakeholders for the  inconveniences caused by this uncalled for industrial action.

Gichiri Ndua, MBS
Managing Director

Dated: 2nd July 2015

Competition Authority of Kenya Young Professionals Programme (YPP) Career Opportunities

The Competition Authority of Kenya (the Authority) is a statutory Agency established under the Competition Act No.12 of 2010. The Authority’s mandate is to promote and safeguard competition and also protect consumers from unfair and misleading market conduct.

The Authority runs a one (1) year Young Professionals Programme (YPP) to expose the participants to the Competition Law and Policy management with the objective of motivating and thereof deepening interest and capacity in this field.

The Authority invites applications from suitably qualified applicants for the year 2014/2015 YPP which will commence on 1st December, 2014 to 30th November, 2015.

Desired Qualifications:- Applicants must have a minimum of Masters Degree in Law or Economics or Business related course from a recognized University and must be below thirty (30) years of age.

Terms and application procedure:-
 

The successful candidates will be under a one (1) year training contract and will be paid a monthly stipend. At the end of the programme, all the professionals will be subjected to an interview for the purpose of issuance of certificates. 

Successful professionals may be absorbed into the permanent workforce of the Authority.

Interested candidates are invited to submit an application letter, copy of updated/detailed CV, copies of academic and professional certificates, a copy of the National ID card, names and contacts (telephone and E-mail) of three (3) professional referees who are familiar with the candidate’s qualifications to the:-

Manager, Human Resources & Administration
Competition Authority of Kenya
P O Box 36265 – 00200
Nairobi

Or Email: ypp@cak.go.ke 

or Drop Point: Kenya Railways HQ’s, Block “D” ground floor,

So as to reach him not later than close of business on 14th November, 2014. 

If you do not hear from us by 30th November, 2014, consider your application unsuccessful.

The Competition Authority of Kenya is “An Equal Opportunity Employer”

IT Intern Job in Kenya

Company: Focus Cabs Services Limited

Position: IT Intern

Reports To: IT Officer

Job Summary

Assist in the dissemination and maintenance of company information/ database
Maintaining logs or archives of information, such as computer related logs, trouble tickets, directories, website publications, registries, data warehouses, reports, etc;

Administering user access to systems and databases, monitor system and application usage;
Assisting in resolution of problems by monitoring inboxes and responding to queries, identifying and forwarding issues to the appropriate person;
Maintaining web pages, electronic documents, statistical databases; maintain Information and Knowledge Management (IKM) applications and procedures and provide support to IKM users;
Training and support of users of technology and systems, such as audio/videoconferences, meetings, databases, registries, networks, etc;
Monitoring fleet management and tracking software
Client/Server network administration.

Job Requirements and Competencies:

Post Secondary student in information technology
Proficiency in Computer Hardware
Proficiency in Computer Networking
Proficiency in Various Computer Applications
Server administration and maintenance
Attention to detail and good interpreting skills

If you meet the above minimum requirements, submit your application letter, detailed CV with reliable telephone contacts and copies of the above mentioned documents before 20th August, 2011 to:

The Human Resources Manager
Focus Cabs Services Limited,
P O Box 4999-00506
Nairobi

E-mail: carol@focuscabs.co.ke

NB/ You can also drop your relevant documents at our Nairobi offices at Baricho Plaza, Off Baricho Road 2nd Floor.

Ashoka East Africa Marketing Intern Job Vacancy

Interested in social entrepreneurship? Ashoka, the world’s leading social entrepreneurship network, is seeking a dynamic, self-motivated and highly skilled marketing associate to work with the Nairobi team on major East Africa initiatives.

You will be required to develop marketing material, help organize round-tables among citizen sector experts, build and manage Ashoka’s online presence and Fellowship communications, and creatively and strategically add to our array of publications and design templates.

The Marketing Intern will gain substantive, hands-on experience in East Africa citizen sectors, leading social entrepreneur networks, and working in a social start-up setting. This position is unpaid. Internship length is 3 months minimum. Start date ASAP.

Skills required:

* Graphic design skills required (experience using Photoshop and InDesign)
* Strong time-management and interpersonal skills required
* Self-starter; ability to execute projects with minimum supervision
* Web design skills and experience highly desirable
* Previous project management and research experience
* Strong entrepreneurial track record
* English and Swahili fluency

Please submit a CV and 1-page cover letter highlighting your entrepreneurial experiences with subject
heading “Market Internship” to: eastafricaassociate@ashoka.org

Ashoka is the global association of the world’s leading social entrepreneursmen and women with system
changing solutions for the world’s most urgent social problems.

Since 1981, we have elected over 2,500 leading social entrepreneurs as Ashoka Fellows, providing them with living stipends, professional support, and access to a global network of peers in 70 countries

East Africa Youth Venture Outreach Intern Job Vacancy

Interested in social entrepreneurship?

Ashoka, the world’s leading social entrepreneurship network, is seeking an entrepreneurial business development associate to help build Youth Venture East Africa, an initiative to mobilize and support youths in leading social change in their communities.

You will be coordinating outreach with youth organizations, researching youth issues across East Africa, and developing business development material. This position requires a person who is self-driven and very comfortable engaging with community leaders and youths across Nairobi.

The Youth Venture Outreach Intern will gain substantive, hands-on field experience in East Africa citizen sectors, youth engagement, and program development. This position is unpaid. Internship length is 3 months minimum. Start date ASAP.

Skills required:

* Extremely strong time-management and interpersonal skills required
* Self-starter; ability to execute projects with minimum supervision
* Previous field experience with youths or community organizing
* Entrepreneurial track record – comfortable with finding creative solutions to barriers, proactively seeking business opportunities
* Analytical research skills
* Marketing experience is a plus
* English and Swahili fluency
* 1-2 years work experience highly preferable

Please submit a CV and 1-page cover letter highlighting your entrepreneurial experiences with subject heading “Youth Venture Internship” to: eastafricaassociate@ashoka.org

Ashoka is the global association of the world’s leading social entrepreneursmen and women with system changing solutions for the world’s most urgent social problems. Since 1981, we have elected over 2,500 leading social entrepreneurs as Ashoka Fellows, providing them with living stipends, professional support, and access to a global network of peers in 70 countries