Individual consultancy to carry out feasibility study on of small scale bottled pure water in Nairobi Kenya

The overall objective

Our client is considering conducting a feasibility study to determine if bottled pure drinking water business is viable in Eastland region of Nairobi City. The feasibility study must demonstrate the likelihood of a potential business's short- and long-term success.

This market study will determine if pure bottled drinking water business has a possibility for success in Eastland region of Nairobi city. The study will be considering the market environment, operational requirements and the financial projections. The study must completely review the working and start-up processes of the business.

The feasibility study should be straight forward and not more than 20 pages including annexes.

The task will take a period of two weeks including completion and submission of the report.

Qualifications;

Education

Masters degree/5 years experience in finance, business, entrepreneurship development or related field.Minimum 5 years relevant experience in the same sector or related assignment, proven experience in market survey tasks in Kenya. The following would be strong assets:
Distinctive experience in working with the Private Sector on issues of business strategy, business modeling and new business developmentExperience working in the bottled water /juices / food sectorExperience in supply chain design and managementExperience related to issues of economic development and entrepreneurship development in Kenya (Nairobi Region)Note: The Terms of Reference will be provided to qualified candidates.

Candidates must provide cost /charges expectation on the subject line, to apply, send your CV plus summary of the previous work done in the same field (market survey) to: rassistant254@gmail.com by 26th August 2011.

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Republic of Kenya

Ministry of Agriculture

Small Scale Horticulture Development Project (SHDP)

Job Advertisement for Clerk of Works

4 Posts

The Small Scale Horticulture Development Project (SHDP) is jointly funded by the Government
of Kenya and the African Development Fund.

Its main objective is to contribute towards poverty reduction and food security by improving the performance of irrigation and marketing infrastructure, as well as enhanced methods of horticultural productivity in Nine Districts across Eastern and Rift Valley Provinces.

The Project invites applications from suitably qualified individuals for the above post to be employed on open ended contract basis.

Duties and Responsibilities

Clerks of Works/ Site Inspectors/Site Supervisors are required to supervise contracts on behalf
of the employer such as Construction of Irrigation Infrastructure including Canal Lining, Weir
Construction, Installing Pipe Networks and Erecting Marketing and Office Buildings.

The main responsibility of the Clerks of Works/Site Supervisors will include making sure that work is carried out to the client’s Standards, Specification and Schedule.

She/he will ensure that the correct materials and workmanship are used and that the client is given quality work and value for money.

She/he will be required to be on site all the time and be vigilant in inspections of a large range of technical aspects of the work.

This involves:

Be familiar with all relevant drawings and written instructions, checking them and using them as a reference when inspecting the workMaking visual inspectionsTaking measurements and samples on site to make sure that the work and the materials meet the specifications and quality standardsEnsure that the works are within the legal requirementsBe conversant with health and safety legislation and bring any shortfalls observed to the attention of the EngineerKeeping detailed records of all aspects of the works and putting the records into monthly statements/reports for the client.These are and not limited to progress and any delays, the number and type of workers employed, weather conditions, visitors to the site, drawings received, deliveries, instructions and any other details of any significant eventsQualifications

Applicants should posses the following:

A diploma in either Civil, Agricultural, Building and Construction EngineeringOver five (5No) years experience in related jobsMembership to the Institute of Clerks of Works of Kenya will be added advantageSkills and Personal Qualities

The person should:

Have a wide understanding of the building industry, including knowledge of materials, trades, methods and legal requirementsHave good spoken and written English in communication skillsBe a person of high integrityGood interpersonal skillsHave good public relationsBe conversant with latest methods and statutory legislationSalary

A competitive attractive salary package will be given depending on experience.

Interested candidates should send their applications including a cover letter, detailed curriculum vitae, copies of academic certificates and testimonials, names of three referees, telephone contact and email address to

The Project Coordinator,
Small scale Horticulture Development Project,
Maendeleo House 6th Floor
P.O. Box 30028-00100 Nairobi

or by email to npcshdp@yahoo.com

so as to reach not later than Friday June 24, 2011.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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