Bungoma County Public Service Board wishes to recruit competent and qualified Kenyans to fill the following position:
County Director of Education and Science
Job Group ‘R’The officer will be responsible to the Chief Officer Education, Science and ICT
 Provide leadership, vision and management of Education and Science departmentAssess and respond to Education and Science needs of the countyManage and advice the county on Education and Science mattersImplement operational policies and guidelines on the utilization of Education and Science resourcesCoordination, development, review and the implementation of ECDE policiesCoordination of ECDE training and assessment in conjunction with KICD and KNECInitiating and supervising the design, development and preparation of ECDE play/learning materials for both normal and special needs childrenPreparing of ECDE strategies, giving technical advice and guidance to personnel in lower cadreCreating and promoting awareness on early childhood needs and demands to local communities and parentsFacilitating and strengthening the development of e-learning strategies in youth polytechnicsFacilitating the promotion of innovative initiativesInitiating and coordinating strategic partnerships and collaborations with stakeholders on Youth Polytechnic Training and ECDEOverseeing the development and management of Youth Polytechnics information systemFacilitating preparation and implementation of the department’s annual work plan and budgetary requirementsMonitoring and Evaluating various departmental programmes and projectsEnsuring implementation of a result-based managementDeveloping Resource CentersBachelor’s degree in Education or a Post Graduate diploma in Education from a recognized universityMaster’s degree in Education related fields from a recognized UniversityMust have served on Job Group Q or its equivalent for at least 3 yearsHave exemplary leadership and management skillsClear understanding of Youth Polytechnics, Home craft centers and ECDE national framework, policies, goals and objectivesSatisfy the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution of KenyaAll applicants should submit their applications together with copies of their detailed Curriculum Vitae (C.V), Academic and Professional Certificates ,Testimonials, National Identification Card (ID) or Passport and any other supporting documents in a sealed envelope clearly indicating the position applied for on top left side, on or before 20th June, 2014 at 5 p.m. to:
The Secretary
County Public Service Board
P.O Box 2489-50200
Bungoma
Hand delivered applications should be submitted to the County Public Service Board Offices located next to the Governor’s Office Bungoma County Public Service Board is an Equal Opportunity Employer, women and persons living with disability are encouraged to apply
ALL applicants MUST attach photocopies of the following clearances;Tax Compliance Certificate from Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA)Clearance Certificate from the Higher Education Loans Board (HELB)Clearance Certificate from the Ethics and Anti-corruption Authority (EACC)Certificate of Good Conduct from the Criminal Investigation Department

Soil Science & Fertilizer Manager
About Us: Sanergy is an award-winning social venture that is creating new organic agricultural inputs that will reverse the trend of declining harvests and increasing prices for farmers. We are preparing to launch our first agricultural input, a locally produced, high-quality organic fertilizer.
 Role Description: Sanergy is looking for a Soil Science & Fertilizer Manager responsible for monitoring and improving the quality of our agricultural products. We are looking for someone with adept experience with organic fertilizers, who understands the technical composition and mechanics of producing a world class product. This person should also have experience diagnosing problems / nutrient deficiencies on farms and counseling farmers on inputs and improved practices. 
We are looking for someone who combines technical skills with a strong customer-orientation, as this position will act as a bridge between our product development team and quality assurance for our customers in the field.
This position will provide a range of experiences in technical product development and customer service with a high degree of influence and autonomy in a rapidly growing company as it launches new products into the market. Working directly with farmers to understand customer needs, problems/deficiencies, and identifying opportunities for product improvement and diversificationWorking with our R&D and processing teams to improve the existing product formulation and create new product formulations by testing different feedstocks, inputs, and additivesProviding technical support to our sales team where needed and providing quality assurance to customers in the fieldSupporting the sales, processing, or engineering team on other technical tasks as they ariseGenerate data and meet deadlines, and analyse, write and present reports.Implement improvements to support the development of business efficienciesBachelors degree in Agronomy or closely related field with minimum of 2 years experience; a Masters degree will be an added advantageTechnical experience working with fertilizer production and/or farms and soilsA self-starter and critical thinker with attention to detail, ability to multi-task, and work with a high-degree of autonomyStrong communication skills - verbal, written, and computerWillingness to work in a variety of conditions including field and officeStrong background in soil scienceIf you are interested, please submit your cover letter and CV to 

The Insurance Regulatory Authority (IRA), a state corporation with the mandate to supervise, regulate and develop the insurance industry in Kenya is offering five (5) scholarships to Kenyans interested in pursuing Actuarial Science courses at the Cass Business School, United Kingdom.
The scholarship will cater for tuition, travel, accommodation, and any other incidental expenses.

1. Scholarship for Master of Science Degree in Actuarial Management / Science

Eligible candidates must meet the following requirements:Should have obtained Bachelor of Science in Actuarial Science (at least Upper Second Class Honours) or an equivalent Actuarial Science qualification.Should have graduated not more than five years ago.Should have made significant progress towards becoming Associate Members of the Institute/Faculty of Actuaries (Minimum 5 professional papers).Preliminary application forms are available and can be downloaded from the IRA website i.e.http://www.ira.go.ke/. Completed application forms together with copies of identification, result slips/transcripts, academic certificate, birth certificate and school leaving certificate should be sent to:
The Chief Executive Officer
Insurance Regulatory Authority
P.O.Box 43505-00100
Nairobi
The applications should reach IRA offices not later than 8th June 2012.
Previous applicants need not to reapply.
Applicants with First Class Honours will have an added advantage.