Kenya National Examinations Council (KNEC)
Request for Expression of Interest
Customer, Merchant, Employee and Work Environment Satisfaction Survey
The Kenya National Examinations Council (KNEC) is a state corporation established in 1980 through an Act of Parliament (Cap 225A, Laws of Kenya) to conduct school and post school examinations within Kenya and to award certificates and diplomas to successful candidates in such examinations.
KNEC is inviting eligible and qualified firms to express their interest to carry out a survey to assess the levels of Customer satisfaction, Merchant satisfaction, Employee satisfaction and Work Environment satisfaction. Interested bidders should provide information in their EOI indicating their suitability to perform the assignment by show of relevant documentary evidence of past similar accomplishments. To be eligible the firms must provide the following minimum criteria:Provide statutory legislation documents i.e. copies of PIN, VAT Registration, Certificate of Incorporation/Registration and Tax Compliance certificate.Demonstrate financial and organizational strength by attaching audited accounts for the last 2 years.Provide curriculum vitae (CV) of lead consultants (one of whom must possess at least a master’s degree in social sciences), other staff and their qualifications.Provide details of similar assignments undertaken within the last five (5) years for equally large organizations, including client lists.Provide company profile including physical address, day time telephone contacts, email contacts.Knowledge of examinations and other educational issues will be an added advantage.NB: This is not a request for proposals but an expression of interest. After a review of expressions of interest, a shortlist of the most appropriately qualified firms will be invited to submit their technical and financial proposals through a letter of invitation that will include specific Terms of Reference.
Expression of Interest and accompanying documents should be addressed to:
Council Secretary/Chief Executive
Kenya National Examinations Council,
P O Box 73598 – 00200 City Square
Nairobi, Kenya
And placed in the Tender Box on 6th Floor of the NHC Building, Aga Khan Walk, Nairobi or sent by post so as to reach the above address not later than 11th March 2013 at 10.00am.
Submitted documents will be opened publicly in the Conference Room on 6th Floor, NHC Building soon after the above stated closing date and time in the presence of the tenderers or their representatives who choose to attend. Late bids will be returned unopened.
The Kenya National Examinations Council reserves the right to reject any tender without giving reasons for the rejection and does not bind itself to the lowest or any tender.
Council Secretary / Chief Executive Officer

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Employee Services Leader - Eastern Africa
1570472
Business GE Corporate
Business Segment Corporate Finance & Operating Components
About Us GE works on things that matter. The best people and the best technologies taking on the toughest challenges. Finding solutions in energy, health and home, transportation and finance. Building, powering, moving and curing the world. Not just imagining. Doing. GE works. For more information, visit the company's website at www.ge.com.
Posted Position Title Employee Services Leader - Eastern Africa
Career Level Experienced
Function Human Resources
Function Segment HR Client Support
Location Kenya
City Nairobi
Relocation Assistance No
Role Summary/Purpose GE is an equal opportunity employer, offering a great work environment, challenging career opportunities, professional training and competitive compensation.As a key member of the GE Africa HR Operations team, the Eastern Africa Employee Services Leader will provide strategic and tactical leadership within a shared services environment. The position will drive operational excellence and provide HR shared services to GE businesses within the region, with a focus on compliance to GE policies and local legislation.
Essential Responsibilities Strategic Leadership -
Increase scope/market share of shared services across all GE businesses and countries within the Region.
Ensure employee services team, structures, processes and systems are aligned to deliver key objectives efficiently and effectively.
Ensure that all employee services costs are aligned to and do not exceed the approved annual operating plan/budget.

Operational & Service Excellence -
Lead HR Operations services: on-boarding, off boarding, payroll and employee life cycle changes, ensuring timely and accurate delivery of all services.
Ensure all employee benefits are administered efficiently and in accordance with the relevant policies. Coordinate with functional partners and third party suppliers to deliver on local benefits.
Ensure that payroll is processed in an accurate and timely manner.
Maintain document management/retention standards and practices, inclusive of personnel files as per GE policies and country legislation.
Generate management reports (e.g. localization reports, overtime, leave utilization) to support compliance and growth.
Create a continuous improvement service culture, proactively identifying processes for improvement and driving change with a view to responding to business requirements and supporting business growth.

Compliance & Controllership -
Ensure compliance to all internal and local legislative requirements.
Ensure that the correct controls are established and executed to support all compliance requirements.

People Management & Development -
Ensure that the employee services team is resourced and trained effectively to meet business needs.
Ensure that all team members understand their roles and responsibilities and are performance managed accordingly.

Relationship Management -
Ensure that customer requirements are delivered within the agreed SLAs and timelines.
Manage the relationship between GE and 3rd party suppliers/vendors to ensure excellent service delivery to all customers.
Maintain knowledge of operating environment and liaise with key stakeholders (HR Managers, Business Leaders, and COE Leaders) to keep abreast of business activities/needs in an effort to identify opportunities to support business needs.
Qualifications/Requirements Relevant university degree or related qualification.
Knowledge of local labour regulations.
HR shared services leadership experience.
Strong operational manager and leader with a track record of improving performance in transactional teams.
Experienced people manager with ability to manage multicultural teams.
Process oriented with experience of process design preferably in the HR / Operations field.
Experienced in setting up and managing SLAs' and service contracts.
Good networking skills with experience in operating in a matrix environment.
Ability to build good working relationships both internally and externally.
Excellent communication skills.
Strong sense of customer orientation.
Desired Characteristics Green belt six sigma certification or other quality certification.
Project Management experience with capability to drive change.

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Employee Services Leader - Eastern Africa
1570472
Business GE Corporate
Business Segment Corporate Finance & Operating Components
About Us GE works on things that matter. The best people and the best technologies taking on the toughest challenges. Finding solutions in energy, health and home, transportation and finance. Building, powering, moving and curing the world. Not just imagining. Doing. GE works. For more information, visit the company's website at www.ge.com.
Posted Position Title Employee Services Leader - Eastern Africa
Career Level Experienced
Function Human Resources
Function Segment HR Client Support
Location Kenya
City Nairobi
Relocation Assistance No
Role Summary/Purpose GE is an equal opportunity employer, offering a great work environment, challenging career opportunities, professional training and competitive compensation.As a key member of the GE Africa HR Operations team, the Eastern Africa Employee Services Leader will provide strategic and tactical leadership within a shared services environment. The position will drive operational excellence and provide HR shared services to GE businesses within the region, with a focus on compliance to GE policies and local legislation.
Essential Responsibilities Strategic Leadership -
Increase scope/market share of shared services across all GE businesses and countries within the Region.
Ensure employee services team, structures, processes and systems are aligned to deliver key objectives efficiently and effectively.
Ensure that all employee services costs are aligned to and do not exceed the approved annual operating plan/budget.

Operational & Service Excellence -
Lead HR Operations services: on-boarding, off boarding, payroll and employee life cycle changes, ensuring timely and accurate delivery of all services.
Ensure all employee benefits are administered efficiently and in accordance with the relevant policies. Coordinate with functional partners and third party suppliers to deliver on local benefits.
Ensure that payroll is processed in an accurate and timely manner.
Maintain document management/retention standards and practices, inclusive of personnel files as per GE policies and country legislation.
Generate management reports (e.g. localization reports, overtime, leave utilization) to support compliance and growth.
Create a continuous improvement service culture, proactively identifying processes for improvement and driving change with a view to responding to business requirements and supporting business growth.

Compliance & Controllership -
Ensure compliance to all internal and local legislative requirements.
Ensure that the correct controls are established and executed to support all compliance requirements.

People Management & Development -
Ensure that the employee services team is resourced and trained effectively to meet business needs.
Ensure that all team members understand their roles and responsibilities and are performance managed accordingly.

Relationship Management -
Ensure that customer requirements are delivered within the agreed SLAs and timelines.
Manage the relationship between GE and 3rd party suppliers/vendors to ensure excellent service delivery to all customers.
Maintain knowledge of operating environment and liaise with key stakeholders (HR Managers, Business Leaders, and COE Leaders) to keep abreast of business activities/needs in an effort to identify opportunities to support business needs.
Qualifications/Requirements Relevant university degree or related qualification.
Knowledge of local labour regulations.
HR shared services leadership experience.
Strong operational manager and leader with a track record of improving performance in transactional teams.
Experienced people manager with ability to manage multicultural teams.
Process oriented with experience of process design preferably in the HR / Operations field.
Experienced in setting up and managing SLAs' and service contracts.
Good networking skills with experience in operating in a matrix environment.
Ability to build good working relationships both internally and externally.
Excellent communication skills.
Strong sense of customer orientation.
Desired Characteristics Green belt six sigma certification or other quality certification.
Project Management experience with capability to drive change.

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Base Titanium Limited, the Kenyan subsidiary of the Australian company, Base Resources Limited, is developing the globally significant Kwale Mineral Sands Project about 50km south of Mombasa. The project is now funded and construction commenced in the 3rd quarter of 2011. Production is scheduled to start during the second half of 2013.
Base is a creative resource company that places a strong emphasis on being part of the community in which it operates and on attracting and developing good people. Kwale is the first large mining development in Kenya since 1911 and represents an exciting opportunity for high performing candidates seeking to be part of the successful development of the project. Pragmatic and pro-active candidates with strong integrity and who work well in a team environment are encouraged to apply.
 
Reporting to the Occupational Health & Safety Manager, the OHS Officer will be responsible for training staff and contractors in matters relating to Occupational Health and Safety as well as assisting with the implementation and follow-up with participants post training.up to date advice OH& S matters for a fixed term of twelve months during construction and commissioning.
Conduct safety related inductions.Prepare training reports.Providing OHS information to the employees, contractors and visitors.Collate and enter safety inspection reports into central data bases.Qualifications and experience:
Hold a tertiary qualification. Proven experience in lieu of a tertiary qualification will be considered.Have 5 years’ experience in a similar role.Be familiar with the legislative and statutory requirements of OH&S.Possess good oral and written communication skills.Demonstrate an ability to work in a challenging environment with a multinational workforce with minimal supervision and high ethical standards.Possess good computer skills.Have ability to work in a team.Hold a valid driving licence.Have at least a D in KCSE;Hold a certificate of competence issued by a recognized institution certifying his competence in operating a mobile hydraulic crane.Have at least 10 years’ experience in operating hydraulic mobile cranes, of which at least 5 must be on a crane with a rated capacity of 50 tonnes or moreBe committed to high Health and Safety standardsBe committed to on time job completionBe prepared to work shifts or extended hours if necessaryHold a valid B,C,D,E driving license.Be able to drive and operate a heavy truck with a Hiab crane;Experience in mobile telescopic all terrain forklifts (Manitou or similar)Ability to write reports and develop load plans, if required and together with others.Have basic mechanical knowledge of crane maintenance.Possess good oral and written communication skill.Be familiar with legislative and statutory requirements in Kenya with regards to mobile cranes, lifting, working at heights, etc. This position is for a fixed term of twelve months during construction and commissioning.

Project Employee Relations Facilitator

Under supervision of the HR Manager, The Employee Relations Facilitator will be the first point of contact for SML Contractors/Kinondo registration users to provide information and support on employee relations issues and to help ensure a fair and consistent approach to organizational policies and procedures, thus promoting a positive ER culture within the business, whilst minimizing risks.This position is for a fixed term of twelve months during construction and commissioning.To under guidance of the HR Manager provide support in delegated matters relating to employee relations.To facilitate effective case management of people related issues as assigned.To assist in the maintenance of relationships with the business to promote good employee relations across the organization.Monitoring trends in employment practices for appropriate proactive action.Ensuring consistency in employment practices and the employee experience throughout the Project phase.Ensuring adherence to ER policy, procedure, and practices, influencing appropriate stakeholders to resolution and escalating issues to management and internal partners as appropriate.Facilitation of constructive dialogue and resolution of workplace conflict.Mitigating risk to the organization in resolving ER related issues.Conducting internal investigation of ethics line complaints and other types of internal investigations requiring appropriate handling as needed.Ensuring consistent interpretation and application of employment policy and practice in all aspects of the employment relationship.Assist in ER case handling as assigned by the HR Manager.Undertake periodic LRIMP and Contractor compliance audits.A degree in a business related/social science field.A higher Diploma in Human Resources Management.At least 6 years continuous HR generalist working experience, 3 of which should be in an ER role.Excellent communication/presentation skills and ability to effectively communicate with all levels of management and across all functional areas.Competent IT skills.Good knowledge of Kenyan employment law, International best Practice.Experience in working with Employee Councils in un-unionized employment will be an added advantage.Knowledge of ER procedures and processes,extensive employee relations investigation experience.Previous working experience in a multi-cultural, fast paced work environment is desirable.Ability to work well in a fast-paced, team-oriented, multi-cultural environment.Consistent demonstration of ownership and accountability (driven to ‘do the right thing’)Eligible applicants must submit a Curriculum Vitae with a cover letter, copy of Identity Card, copies of qualifications and three traceable references for the attention of the Human Resources Manager, clearly stating the position applied for and the reference number to:
Email: recruitment@basetitanium.com
Applications must be received on or before 31st August 2012. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Strategic Leadership -
Increase scope/market share of shared services across all GE businesses and countries within the Region.
Ensure employee services team, structures, processes and systems are aligned to deliver key objectives efficiently and effectively.
Ensure that all employee services costs are aligned to and do not exceed the approved annual operating plan/budget.

Operational & Service Excellence -
Lead HR Operations services: on-boarding, off boarding, payroll and employee life cycle changes, ensuring timely and accurate delivery of all services.
Ensure all employee benefits are administered efficiently and in accordance with the relevant policies. Coordinate with functional partners and third party suppliers to deliver on local benefits.
Ensure that payroll is processed in an accurate and timely manner.
Maintain document management/retention standards and practices, inclusive of personnel files as per GE policies and country legislation.
Generate management reports (e.g. localization reports, overtime, leave utilization) to support compliance and growth.
Create a continuous improvement service culture, proactively identifying processes for improvement and driving change with a view to responding to business requirements and supporting business growth.

Compliance & Controllership -
Ensure compliance to all internal and local legislative requirements.
Ensure that the correct controls are established and executed to support all compliance requirements.

People Management & Development -
Ensure that the employee services team is resourced and trained effectively to meet business needs.
Ensure that all team members understand their roles and responsibilities and are performance managed accordingly.

Relationship Management -
Ensure that customer requirements are delivered within the agreed SLAs and timelines.
Manage the relationship between GE and 3rd party suppliers/vendors to ensure excellent service delivery to all customers.
Maintain knowledge of operating environment and liaise with key stakeholders (HR Managers, Business Leaders, and COE Leaders) to keep abreast of business activities/needs in an effort to identify opportunities to support business needs.

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