Kirinyaga County Public Service Board
The Kirinyaga County Public Service Board wishes to recruit competent and qualified persons to fill the following vacant positions pursuant to the constitution of Kenya article 176 and the County Government Act No.17 of 2012.
 Ref: CPSB/03/06/2014
Job Group - P
 Work on architectural projects within the County including client liaison and design;Assist the County Engineer in the day to day operations of the County designs;Providing various pre-design services;Take responsibility for time management of assigned jobs;Keep an accurate daily record of the time spent on each assigned job;Attend meetings and provide reports to the Director on a regular basis regarding the progress of individual projects under their responsibility.Be Kenyan citizenA degree in Architecture from a recognized university;Have sound technical knowledge of architectural project delivery;Demonstrable skills in the areas of design, presentation and technical skills;Proficiency with Auto CAD/Civil 3 Dimensions;Computer literacy using Microsoft Office Products and presentation software;Experience of 3 years and above in the relevant field.Important information to all candidatesOnly shortlisted candidates will be contacted.Terms of service contract or permanentShortlisted candidates shall be required to produce their National Identity Cards, Academic and Professional Certificates and Testimonials.All interested candidates should satisfy the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution including the following clearances:Certificate of good conduct from the Criminal Investigations Department (CID)Clearance certificate from Higher Education Loans Board (HELB)A tax compliance certificate from Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA)A certificate from the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC)Certificate of clearance from any of the Credit References Bureaus (CRB)All applications should reach the Secretary on or before 20th June, 2014 at 5.00pm.
Kirinyaga County Government is an equal opportunity employer. Persons with disability are particularly encouraged to apply. Canvasing will lead to disqualification.All written applications, CVs, copies of certificates, testimonials and identity card should be submitted in a sealed envelope clearly marked on the left side the position being applied for and addressed to:
The Secretary,
Kirinyaga County Public Service Board,
Office of the Governor,
P.O. Box 260-10304,
Kutus.
Hand delivered applications should be dropped at the Kirinyaga County Public Service Board offices, Kirinyaga County Government Head Quarters, Kutus.

Architect

Duties and Responsibilities

Responsible for all architectural interventions including designs and finishing works.Training including induction and capacity building for all staff in architectural interventions and finishing work sectionParticipating in setting and monitoring implementation schemes and milestonesPreparing monthly progress reports and other reports for Management.In general, the Architect will assess the suitability of contractor’s designs of all the building and landscaping works and monitor quality control during construction of the buildings.Bachelor degree in Architecture Fifteen (15) years professional experience and ten (10) years of in an active design office or construction sites.Familiar with Kenyan building code and regulations.Participation as a lead architect in at least 2 projects with at least one project completed, in the last 3 yearsTerms of Offer: An attractive remuneration package commensurate with qualifications and responsibilities of the position will be negotiated with the right candidate.
How to Apply

Interested and qualified candidates MUST complete the Kenya Railways application form (click here to download), attach their testimonials and certificates and address their applications to the:

Managing Director
Kenya Railways Corporation
P.O. Box 30121, 00100,
Nairobi

to be received by Friday  6th June, 2014.

Note: Those who had applied for these positions previously need not apply.

Our client located in Nairobi is a fast growing middle level architectural firm offering integrated professional services in the Building and Construction Industry. They wish to recruit the following:Salary: Negotiable according to experience
Registered by BORAQS with over 7 years work  experience.

To plan, design and implement airports’ facilities development / improvements to meet the strategic needs of the business Main Responsibilities

Perform architectural duties, using computer-aided drafting and design (CADD) and managing architectural projects from definition through completion of construction.
Develop concepts and designs for buildings, interpretation of standards, coordinating and consulting with engineering specialties, and participating in design and site meetings.
Monitoring project compliance by maintaining a variety of records, reports, plans, and files on work projects, and evaluating progress of engineering projects as set out in line with the Corporate Plan.
Review field data, providing construction support services, and investigating existing site conditions by conducting periodic on-site observation of construction work, reviewing contractor submittals and requests for information, preparing specifications, working drawings, bid documents, and estimates and presentations of drawings and models.
Review and evaluate designs prepared by other agencies or private contractors/consultants by ensuring adequacy, completeness, economy and compliance with design criteria, design standards, applicable codes, and maintainability.
Assist in the interpretation of architectural and engineering design standards established by local jurisdictions by conducting codes and regulation research.
To continuously undertake research on new technology and developments for airport facilities improvement.
Ensures maintenance and improvement of KAA QMS

Qualifications

Degree: Bachelor of Architecture from a recognized universityExperience: At least 7 years post-university experience in a busy architectural firmRegistration: Must be registered with the Board of Registration of Architects & Quantity Surveyors (BORAQS) or other internationally-recognized bodyOthers: Knowledge of design/drafting software including ArchiCAD and AutoCAD is a must; knowledge and application of presentation software If qualified send CV only to jobs@corporatestaffing.co.ke , indicating the title (Registered Architect) on the subject line.Please indicate current or last salary.

I&M Bank is seeking to recruit a competent and highly motivated individual with extensive experience in office design and project execution, for the following position:The job-holder will be expected to design the interiors of all required office premises, branches, ATMs and other installations and coordinate the project execution for the same.Key Duties and Responsibilities:Design internal layouts, furniture, fixtures and finishes for new branches, offices, ATMs and other installations as per the quality and security standards of the Bank.Handle the entire project execution process including tendering, appointment of contractors and suppliers, project planning and execution within approved budgets and timelines.
A Bachelor’s degree in Architecure.At least 5 years’ experience with a leading Architectural firm in independently designing and executing large to medium sized interior projects.Creative awareness of modern interior design trends and techniques.Hands on project implementation ability in managing performance of  contractors.Sound technological knowledge in related areas.Good market knowledge of related service providers and suppliers.
Personal Attributes & skills required in undertaking the role:
Should be creative and innovative. Should be able to work in a timely and organised manner .Should have excellent problem solving skills in project management.Should be results-oriented, possess the ability to work under pressure and deliver on time.Should have excellent communication & interpersonal skills.Age – at least 28 years.
If you believe you meet the above requirements, please send your application together with a comprehensive curriculum vitae indicating your qualifications, present position, contact and names of three referees. Your application should reach the below address on or before 8th December, 2012. Please quote reference number followed by the position applied for in the applicationOr email: recruit@imbank.co.ke  Only short listed candidates will be contacted. Canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification.

Department: Sales

Job Title: Solutions Architect / Sales Support

Job Grade: 5

Reporting to (job title): General Manager

Overall purpose of job: Provision of solutions designs and support to sales team

Main activities/tasks:

Maintenance of relevant suppliers / partners database and relationshipsDesign of solutions meeting clients needs and conforming to internal solutions standardsRegular collaboration with the engineering and product development team to drive the new initiatives roll out for the region.Active participation on RFP, RFQ and BidsMaintenance of pricing database with suppliers and ensuring good value for all suppliers’ propositions.Support the sales team on technical presentations to clientsLiaise with respective suppliers to obtain the most competitive prices and superior quality. Ensuring service level agreements are in place for all new 3rd party servicesBasic project management skills will be advantageous.Good knowledge of the outsourcing business frameworkStrong communication and interpersonal skillsStrong presentation skillsStrong negotiation skillsCompetence in using visio and other MS Office applicationsOther features of job: May work long hours from time to time

Location of job: Kenya

Education, qualifications and special training:

University degree in any of the following disciplines Telecommunications/Electrical/Electronic engineering/Computer ScienceCCNP certification 3 years work experience in a similar positionStrong commercial and business acumenStrong technical baseSolid knowledge of the customer’s competitive landscapeEthical conductPersuasive, negotiation skills360 degrees management. Ability to lead by influencing superiors and lateral leadership to work with peersAbility to work in multi-cultural and multi-lingual environments Excellent verbal communication and creative writing skillsPrior experience in working in international environments and workgroupsProvide a solution focused consultancy service to corporate clients, in support of sales and pre-sales colleagues, that will entail the analysing of complex customer requirements leading to solution design and resulting in the provision of relevant cutting edge solutionsProvide high level assistance and support prior to solution implementation, during solution implementation and post solution implementationBuild and maintain productive relationships with specific clients, internal groups within the company, suppliers and partnersIdentify opportunities within client environments for solutions or new product development.Respond to customer queries as per requests (RFX)Conduct research on and keep abreast of ICT trends to identify new product opportunities.Utilise solution design experience and expertise to provide input into and create architecture for new product developmentReview and assess all existing products and services or those being considered by VBA in terms of its applicability and impact on business and wholesale customersRegularly meet with the internal parties; e.g. products and engineering teams; as well as external parties; e.g. suppliers and partners; in order to understand internal and external roadmaps, technology strategies and product strategies.If interested, kindly send your CV to recruitkenya@kimberly-ryan.net