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Save the Children International, Somalia / Somaliland Program Office is inviting interested vendors to submit bids for the below items, tender ref: SCI-SOM-2014/002
1. Customs Handling in Nairobi

2. Local transport within Nairobi Environment
3. Freight Forwarding services from Nairobi, Kenya to locations in Somali, Somaliland and Puntland
4. Road Transport from Nairobi to Dobley in Somalia South
Detailed technical specifications are included in the tender documents.
All eligible bidders with operations in Kenya can request for tender documents by sending an email quoting the above tender reference clearly stated in the subject box, to: somalia.procurement@savethechildren.org
Tender closing date is 20th May 2014. All completed bids, should be submitted in a sealed envelope, addressed to The Tender Committee at the below address. The envelope should indicate the ITT reference number, but have no other details relating to the bid.
Tender Committee,
Save the Children International, Somali/Somaliland Program
Matundu close, off school lane,
Westland’s, Nairobi,
Kenya
Canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification.

Market Leading Logistic Operator
We are a market leading freight and logistics services provider in the East African Region specialising in both container and break bulk cargo handling and transportation services.
Currently we have a number of newly established positions primarily required to perform duties and roles at our Depot Logistics facility located in the Nairobi Industrial Area.
If you have a passion for our industry and consider you possess the right qualifications and are interested in joining a dynamic team then we would be interested to hear from you.
Preference is for candidates who can demonstrate both academic and practical hands on skill sets within the transportation sector. An aptitude to fully contribute in a team environment is a prerequisite, as well as aspiring for individual career planning.
In return we offer a competitive remuneration, terms and conditions and a commitment to employee development.
 Reach Stacker OperatorsHeavy Goods Driver – Clean LicenceDepot Operatives / Container ControlDepot SupervisorAccounts – Invoicing & ReceivablesMaintenance & Workshop OperatorsSecurity CoordinatorOur Company is a non-discriminatory equal opportunities employer, dedicated to best practices. All applications will be handled in the strictest confidence and must be submitted in English. All applications and accompanying CV/resume must be submitted via email to info@earhl.com and are to be received by the closing date of 25-Jan-2013
Only short listed candidates will be contacted

at Expolanka Freight Ltd in Nairobi

Looking for a young/dynamic candidates with minimum of 02 years sales/marketting experience in a reputed freight forwarding company. Knowledge of freight forwarding operations will be an added advantage.

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Republic of Kenya

Ministry of Transport

Vacancy Announcement

Intergovernmental Standing Committee on Shipping (ISCOS) Secretariat, Mombasa, Kenya

A) Secretary General (Chief Executive Officer of the Organization)

The Intergovernmental Standing Committee on Shipping (ISCOS) was established in 1967 by the Governments of Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda and Zambia to take care of their maritime interests in the region.

A permanent secretariat was established in 1974 and has since been headquartered in Mombasa, Kenya.

Since its inception, ISCOS has been at the fore front of representing the interests of Governments and Shippers in the region especially in mitigation of challenges in ports, unfavourable transport costs and other surcharges, research, and the provision of timely advice to Member states on maritime matters affecting the region.

In 2006, Member Governments through a protocol amending the 1987 Agreement transformed ISCOS into an institution capable of serving the region and the International community, as a one stop center of excellence for regional maritime matters and total logistics.

The organization’s mandate was expanded, among others, to matters affecting inland water ways and ports, as well as the private sector, and its possible membership was opened to the states of East and Central Africa.

ISCOS is a main point of reference for maritime and sea transportation matters affecting the region and continues to be the main interface between the region’s cargo owners and the greater shipping world. The Organization is mainly Government funded, and employs its staff from all ISCOS member states.

Applicants are invited from suitably qualified Kenyan, Ugandan and Zambian nationals to fill the Post of Secretary General. The Secretary General is the Chief Executive Officer of the Organization.

The particulars of the position are as follows:

Position: Secretary General

Appointed by: The Assembly

Reporting to: The Assembly

Job Group: P.7

Terms of appointment: 5 year renewable once

Qualifications:

He/She should be a holder of a university degree in law, Engineering, Transport Economics, Maritime Transport Studies or any other related fields. Post graduate qualification in any of the aforementioned fields or any other related maritime transport will be an added advantage:-Be a mature and respectable professional with profound skills in financial, port and shipping management.Have ability to take leadership of a professional team and to promote the corresponding team spirit in all aspects of result oriented work.Posses an aptitude for interpersonal communication within the team and the clientele including respectable art of negotiation.Have excellent communication skills and public relations.Have knowledge and competence in Information and Communication Technology (ICT).Be fluent in English.Applicants should posses a minimum of 10 years practical management experience at a senior level in a reputable Organization.Experience in networking with senior officials in Government, Private Sector and Regional Organizations.Experience in Shipping and Port Management will be an added advantageDuties:

The Secretary General is the Chief Executive Officer of the organization and shall represent the organization in the exercise of its legal personality.

He/She shall be responsible among others for:

Acting as Secretary to the Assembly and the Co-ordination Committee;Submitting reports in consultation with the Technical Committees on the activities of the organization to the Co-ordination Committee and the Assembly;In charge of the overall administration and finances of the organization, subject to the provisions of the Agreement;Submitting the budget of the organization, to the co-ordination Committee through the Technical Committee on Finance, Administration and Resource Mobilization;Ensuring that the objectives set out in the Agreement are attained and shall either on his own initiate or on the basis of a complaint, investigate a presumed breach of the provisions of the Agreement and report to the Committee in accordance with an investigative procedure to be determined by the committee;Keeping the functioning of the organization under continuous assessment and may act in relation to any particular matter which appear to merit assessment either on his/her own initiative or upon the request of contracting parties where appropriate and report the result of his assessment to the contracting parties or the organs of the organization;Appointing/dismissing of junior staff; in accordance with staff service regulations;Developing a linkage between the organization, the Governments, maritime stakeholders and the general public on the affairs of the organization; andPerforming any other functions as contained in the Agreement or as the Assembly may determine, subject to the provisions of the Agreement.Salary and benefits:

Basic salary of US $ 39,360 X 1,800 - 46,560 per annum

Housing Allowance of US $ 1,500.00 per annum

Spouse allowance: US $ 263 per annum

Airtime Allowance: US $ 200 per annum

Other benefits include: A medical Insurance cover for self and family, Gratuity on separation, at 25% of basic salary earned, a car for official duties, domestic support services, limited education allowance, 36 working days of leave per year, and paid home leave.

Director of Shipping, Ports, and Freight Services

Appointed by: The Coordination Committee

Reporting to: The Secretary General

Job Group: P.5

Terms of appointment: 3 year contract renewable twice.

Qualifications:

He/She should be a holder of a university degree in law, Economics, Statistics, Maritime Transport Studies or any other related fields. Post graduate qualifications in any of the aforementioned fields will be added advantage.Extensive knowledge of Operations Research,Knowledge of ICT is essentialBeing a member of an international body or contributing to an international journal will be an added advantage.
Applicants should posses at least 5 years practical experience at a senior level in a reputable transport related organisation,Wide knowledge in the application of a wide variety of computer packages,Experience in port operations or shipping management will be an added advantage.Promoting and coordinating the development and growth of a viable and efficient regional and coastal shipping industry;Promoting effective partnerships between governments and private sector in investment and management of deep sea shipping, coastal shipping, multimodal transport, river and lake shipping services;Undertaking feasibility studies/investments appraisals on maritime/shipping related projects for financial assistance by development partners, etcCoordinating the development and growth of a viable regional maritime servicesMonitoring port performance, freight charges and surcharges and other levies on the trade,Assisting shippers, commodity organisations and other shipper interest in freight consultations/negotiations and lobbying for favourable policies and regulations on the movement of goods by sea,Providing technical support to technical committees,Supervising staff under the directorate in accordance with staff regulations.Performing any other functions that may be assigned to him/her by the Secretary General.Age-limit: The applicant should not be more than 54 years of age.

Salary and Benefits

In addition to a very attractive salary, the successful candidate shall enjoy several benefits which include Housing allowance, Spouse allowance, Airtime allowance, and Gratuity on separation equivalent to 25% of salary earned per month.

Other benefits include a medical Insurance cover for self and family, limited education allowance, 36 working days of leave per year, and paid home leave.

Interested candidates, who meet the above qualifications, can submit their applications, CVs, copies of their relevant certificates and testimonials with names and addresses of three referees, and a day telephone contact to:

The Permanent Secretary
Ministry of Transport
P.O. Box 52692
Nairobi

To reach him not later than February, 29th 2012

No applications shall be received by ISCOS Secretariat

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 Import Export Logistics Jobs Vacancy Kenya.
A leading freight company is seeking a Freight Coordinator to assist with logistics needs.
* Manage the daily operations of the company to include scheduling and tracking shipments, negotiating with
freight carriers, and negotiating rates with carriers and customers.
* Develop and maintain strong relationships with clients and prospective clients. * Experience in the freight industry
* Strong understanding of sales, marketing, and negotiating
* Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment while managing multiple priorities
* Proactive, energetic and self driven
* Excellent communication skills
* Exceptional customer service skills * This position requires at least 5 years experience in the logistics industry.
* Also, previous experience working for an international company and experience in rate quotation/international cargo routing.
* Must be a degree holder.
* Additional certifications are a plus.

Qualified candidates should send their CV’s to the following address:

P.O. Box 49387-00100
Nairobi

CV’s should be received no later than June 30th 2011.

A leading International Freight Forwarding Company based in Dubai is looking for the below positions for their Branches in Nairobi and Mombasa.

1) Operations Manager

2) Operations Supervisor

3) Sales Manager

4) Sales Executives

5) Warehouse Manager

Qualifications / Experience

* Diploma in Freight Forwarding / Marketing
* Minimum 3 years experience in the freight forwarding industry
* Good communication skill & computer literate
* Self motivated individual who can work with minimal supervision

Eligible candidates, please forward your details to

DN/A 858
P.O Box 49010 – 00100
Nairobi, Kenya

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