Republic of Kenya

Ministry of Higher Education, Science and Technology

Directorate of Research Management and Development

African Union Kwame Nkrumah Scientific Awards - 2011

The Ministry of Higher Education, Science and Technology invites applications from outstanding Kenyan scientists to this year’s African Union Kwame Nkrumah Scientific Awards Competition.

Eligible applicants are expected to have attained exceptional achievements in scientific research, new scientific discoveries and scientific accomplishments.

The Awards will be in the following scientific sectors:

a) Life and Earth Sciences; and

b) Basic Science, Technology and Innovation

This call for applications is seeking entries for this year’s (2011) edition as follows:

a) The African Union Women Scientist Regional Award worth USD20, 000 per sector

b) African Union Scientific Award worth USD 100, 000 per sector.

Requirements for Eligibility of Contesters

The competition is open to Kenyan citizens onIy.The innovator should be an individual.The African Union Women Scientist Regional Award targets excelling women scientists.African Union Scientific Award targets outstanding African scientists.Patentable innovations are encouraged.Inventions clearly identified as serving military purposes are not eligible for the awards.Interested persons are advised to download information on the eligibility criteria and application forms from the Ministry’s website: http://www.scienceandtechnology.go.ke/ and the AU website http://www.afficahrst.org/.

Candidates are requested to carefully read the Rules of Procedure provided in the website and strictly adhere to the application submission deadlines.

Applications for the African Union Women Scientist Regional Award should reach the address below on or before 15th September 2011.

The Director,
Directorate of Research Management and Development,
P. 0 Box 30568 - 00 100,
Utalii Hse. 9th Floor, Room 929
Tel +254-020-2219420,
Fax +254-020-215349.
Nairobi

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The Centre for Citizens’ Participation in the African Union (CCP-AU) is a Non-Governmental Organization with the mandate to coordinate and facilitate the activities of civil society organisations in Africa and encourage their participation and engagement with the African Union and its organs.

In order to achieve its main objectives, CCP-AU, which recently established its secretariat in Nairobi, is looking to recruit a Programme/Executive Assistant.

Programme/Executive Assistant’s Job Profile

The principle duties and responsibilities of the Programme/Executive Assistant will include but will not be limited to the following;

Management of Executive Director’s office:

Providing secretarial support to the Executive DirectorCoordinating the ED’s office logistics and diary, including itineraries, hotel bookings, scheduling of meetings etc.
Maintaining a comprehensive record filing system;Assisting in drafting concept notes and preparing reportsAssisting in research and analysis on issues of relevance to the CCP-AU’s overall mandate and objectivesAssisting in facilitating communication and information flow between the CCP-AU and all its stakeholdersCarrying out tasks requiring English/French abilities on behalf of the SecretariatDisseminating information to CCPAU stakeholders, partners and members;Event Management and Organization:
Organizing and coordinating CCP-AU events including meetings, workshops, Conferences etcLiaising and networking with CCPAU stakeholdersCoordinating logistics to CCP-AU events, including travel and hotel accommodation for the organization’s stakeholders and partnersAccounting and Administration:
Providing general administration and accounting support to the organizationCoordinating with CCP-AU service providers and consultantsUndertaking any other duties as may be assigned by the Executive DirectorDegree in social studies, development studies, international relations or any other equivalentMust be bilingual (French/English)Must have a keen interest in development/policy issues affecting or impacting on the African continentProficiency in Microsoft Office suiteShould have a minimum of three years’ working experience;Interpersonal skillsOrganizational, administration and coordinating skills
Analytical, communications and writing skillsBilingual French/English skills, both written and spoken;Assessment Evaluation of qualified candidates for this position will be done through a competency based interview.

Remuneration: A competitive remuneration package, commensurate with experience and qualifications will be offered to the successful candidate.

How to apply:

Kindly send your letter of application and CV by email to info@ccpau.org to reach the recipient on or before 31st July 2011

Remarks:

Please note that late applications will not be considered.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

If you do not hear from us by 5th August 2011, please consider your application unsuccessful.

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By Okuttah Mark

The long-running dispute between Telkom Kenya and its workers’ union has erupted again over plans by the telecom firm to start another round of job cuts, causing the union to threaten strike action.

The Communication Workers Union on Wednesday said it had not been consulted over the cost-cutting measures and it would resist the move.

Telkom Kenya is planning to send home about 400 employees in coming weeks as part of a wider cost-management plan that will see a significant reduction in the earnings of its agents and put billions worth of assets up for sale in different parts of the country.

The company says the cost cutting plans have been informed by rising competition and the vicious price war that has persisted in the telecoms market since mid-last year, which has seen tariffs split by more than half.

“There is no justification whatsoever to retrench or send home more employees in the name of stiff competition. Competition is everywhere and Telkom Kenya should be able to compete like the rest” said Mr Benson Okwaro, the secretary general of the workers union.

“We cannot allow them to go that direction and the union will resist any layoffs with its fullest might.”

He added that the staff cuts also aimed to reduce the influence of the mighty and combative workers union, asking the government which owns a 49 per cent stake to intervene.

Over the past decade, the union has seen its members reduce from 34, 000 to 5,600 due to massive layoffs and the entry of new employment contracts especially at Safaricom and Communication Commission of Kenya.

Once this round of layoffs is completed, Telkom Kenya will have sent home about 15,500 workers in four years in an ambitious turnaround plan that began in the run-up to the 2007 Sh26 billion sale of a 51 per cent stake to France Telecom.

“We are doing this because of the price war and won’t replace them even when things improve as our employee to customer ratio is still high,” Telkom Kenya CEO Mickael Ghossein told Business Daily in an interview on Monday.

Kenya’s telecoms operators have seen revenues thin out since August last year during which the cost of airtime has fallen by more than 50 per cent halving subscribers’ monthly airtime budget. The price wars are expected to wipe out more than Sh26 billion in revenues this year.

France Telecom had hoped to return the loss making firm to the profit zone by 2010 and list at the Nairobi Stock Exchange by 2013 — a target that has been made impossible by its stay in the loss making territory.

It controls 4 per cent of the market share, behind Essar Yu’s 6.7 per cent, Airtel’s 13.5 per cent and Safaricom with 75.9 per cent.

The planned layoffs are bound to open another battle front between the union and France Telecom managers, who have faced off severally with the union since taking over management control of the firm in 2007.

First was the standoff over the delay in the handing of a Sh5 billion cheque that the government paid Telkom Kenya workers’ pension scheme last December, followed by a series of layoffs the firm has initiated in a span of four years and delay in paying workers whose contracts had been terminated.

Besides the staff cuts, Telkom Kenya will also cut back its marketing budget to Sh700 million from Sh1 billion and reduce its dealers commission from a high of 14 to 18 per cent to the range of 12 to 15 per cent to protect its margins in a market that is gripped by vicious price wars

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The Delegation of the European Union to the Republic of Kenya, Somalia Operations Unit announces the vacant position of an Information & Coordination Officer based in Nairobi to support the Somalia Operations Unit.

Duties

Contribute to improve the visibility and general understanding of the EU support to Somalia.

Work with other donors and partners in view of improving aid effectiveness. Support internal planning and reporting.

Main responsibilities

To draft leaflets, papers and information material on the EU support to Somalia targeting different audiences;To liaise with the different media;To maintain and regularly update the Somalia Operations Unit Website;To contribute to the preparation and the follow-up of the EU participation in the Somali Donors Group and other relevant Aid Effectiveness fora;To co-ordinate with other donors and agencies in the framework of the CISS - Coordination of International Support to Somalia;To coordinate Somalia Operations Unit planning and reporting activities as requested;To undertake any other Information & Coordination related tasks assigned to her/him.University degree in International Relations, Communication, Political Sciences or similar;minimum of 5 years of professional experience in cooperation assistance with developing countries, preferably in sub-Saharan Africa;proven experience in the areas of aid effectiveness and communication;
excellent understanding of the current political situation of Somalia would be an advantage;excellent drafting and communication skills are mandatory;
good knowledge of ITC is mandatory;knowledge of EU policies and of EU development tools would be an advantage;
ability to work within a heterogeneous socio-political and ethnic environment and in areas of civil strife;
fluent to high standards in English both reading, writing and speaking skills;
knowledge of Somali would be an advantage;Computer literacy.The position is open to nationals and other residents of Kenya with a valid work permit.

The contract is initially for a probationary period of 6 months with the possibility of renewal on annual basis. As an indication, the minimum salary is 314,431 Ksh/ month with possibility of higher salary depending on experience.

Applications and CV's of interested candidates should reach the EU Delegation by mail before 28 February 2011 and should be addressed as follows:

The EU Representative,
Delegation of the European Union,
Somalia Operations Unit,
Union House, Ragati Road,
P.O Box 30475, 00100 Nairobi, Kenya

E-mail: Somalia@eeas.europa.eu

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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The Kenya Union of the Blind (KUB) is an advocacy and developmental organization that seeks to empower persons with visual impairments in Kenya.

We are looking for a suitable person to fill the position of Chief Executive Officer.

Reporting to the KUB Governing Council, the successful candidate will be in charge of the day-to-day running of the organization. He/She will be responsible for overall administrative, strategic, financial and organizational development. The position is demanding and requires strong leadership and management competences.

The core duties of the CEO will include:
* Overall responsibility for the management of the Union.
* Program planning and budgeting.
* Policy development and enforcement.
* Provision of guidance, supervision and motivation to Union staff.
* Establishment of a viable finance base.
* Accountability and sound management of the Union’s resources.
* Co-ordination of branch activities.
* Act as Secretary to the Governing Council.

The applicant should:
* Be a visually impaired Kenyan aged 30 years and above.
* Hold a university degree with at least three years relevant experience.
* Have experience in administration and program development.
* Have experience in financial management and accounting.
* Be computer literate.

Applications accompanied with detailed curriculum vitae (stating e-mail address, day-time and mobile telephone contact, qualifications, experience, present position, current remuneration, and names and addresses of three referees) and a passport sized photograph should be sent to:

The National Chairman,
Kenya Union of the Blind
P.O Box 3451 0,00100
Nairobi.

To be received by 31st October 2010.
Only short-listed applicants will be contacted.

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