icipe, African Insect Science for Food and Health is an intergovernmental organisation funded by governmental aid agencies, UN organisations and private foundations to carry out research and training in environmentally sound and sustainable management of arthropods for improving health and agricultural productivity in the tropics. icipe has approximately 350 staff to support its research and capacity building programmes located at various sites in Kenya and  Ethiopia.
icipe wishes to urgently recruit a suitable person to fill the position of Driver / Technical Assistant to assist the CHIESA project in field research activities in the Taita Hills, Kenya and in Mount Kilimanjaro, Tanzania. A competitive compensation package will be offered to the right candidate.

Responsibilities

Assist the PhD and MSc students to install, maintain and service research equipment.Provide logistical support.Drive project vehicles.Carry out other daily chores, casual labour, and the activities described below.Provision of support to staff and students in their daily activities in the field research sites.Preparation of research sites together with CHIESA students and scientists.Installation, maintenance and service of the CHIESA project research equipment.Assistance in purchasing and collecting supplies and spare parts.Driving CHIESA project vehicles in the research areas.Carry out routine basic maintenance of the vehicles as deemed necessary to keep them in good working condition.Minimum Requirements/QualificationsPossess a mean grade ‘D’ in the Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE), or equivalent level of education.Must be computer literate, and be familiar with data entry using MS Word; and must also be fluent in communication via e-mail.Possess a valid and accident-free driving licence, with at least three years post-qualification driving experience.Must be aged below 40 years.Good knowledge of automobile mechanics.Ability to communicate effectively in both English and Kiswahili is essential.Familiarity with the geography (road network) of the coastal region of Kenya will be an added advantage.Reporting

The Driver/Technical Assistant shall submit to the Project Coordinator, a bi-annual progress report (by the end of January and July) based on the agreed work plan. 

The progress report contains a calendar of events per each assisted WP and a financial report indicating the costs of travel, accommodation, per diems and official receipts of all related expenses.

Duration of the Position

The position shall commence on 1 June 2012 and shall extend for a period of two years. 

It may be renewed for a further period of one year until the end of the CHIESA project, on 31st July 2015 following satisfactory performance.

Applications will be accepted up to 26th May, 2012. 

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Applications with detailed résumés including current salary details, names and addresses of three referees (with daytime telephone numbers), and e-mail address should be sent to:

icipehr@icipe.org

The Human Resources Department,
icipe—African Insect Science for Food and Health
P.O Box 30772-00100
Nairobi
Kenya

icipe is an Equal Opportunity Employer

icipe wishes to urgently recruit a suitable person to fill the position of Field Assistant to work in our IVDM section, Mbita Insectary, Human Health Division, at icipe Thomas Odhiambo Campus Mbita, South Nyanza.

Responsibilities

Assist in rearing and maintenance of mosquito colonies.Assist in sampling mosquitoes in the field.Minimum Requirements/Qualifications
Exposure/working experience on malaria or other vector-borne diseases research.Experience in insect rearing, preferably mosquitoes.Experience in field entomological studies (e.g., sampling and morphological identification of insects).Knowledge of handling Anopheles mosquitoes would be an advantage.Diploma in applied biology/medical lab technology etc.At least 1 year’s working experience.The successful candidate must be willing to work long hours including weekends when necessary.

Applications will be accepted up to 14th April 2012.

Only applications of shortlisted candidates will be acknowledged.

Please send an application with current remuneration package, and a detailed CV with names and addresses of 3 referees (including telephone, e-mail and fax numbers), to:

icipehr@icipe.org

icipe is an Equal Opportunity Employer

icipe is an intergovernmental organisation funded by government aid agencies, UN organisations and private foundations to carry out research and training in environmentally sound and sustainable management of arthropods for improved health and agricultural productivity in the tropics.

icipe has approximately 350 staff to support its research and capacity building programmes, located at various sites in Kenya and Ethiopia.

The African Fruit Fly Programme (AFFP) (Plant Health Division) urgently requires the services of a competent Technical Assistant for a short term contract (one year with a possibility of an extension).

The person required should be available immediately.

The position is based at the Duduville campus, Nairobi.

Requirements

A Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education at level D followed by a certificate in biology from a reputable institution.Good computer skills (excellent knowledge of Excel and MSWord) is essential.Ability to communicate in English, both written and verbal.Good interpersonal skills.Must have a valid driving licenceAt least one years' experience in handling Maruca vitrata, and fruit flies and their parasitoids.Responsibilities

The successful candidate will be required, among other things, to discharge the following duties and responsibilities:

Carrying out the olive fruit survey.Collection and processing of fruit flies and their natural enemies.Mass rearing of Maruca vitrata.Assist scientists and scholars in their experiments related to Maruca vitrata, and fruit flies and their natural enemies.Any other duties as may be assigned from time to time.Applications will be accepted up to 18 December 2011.

Only applications of shortlisted candidates will be acknowledged.

Please send an application with a detailed CV and names and addresses of 3 referees including e-mail addresses, fax numbers, and remuneration package to hr@icipe.org or:

The Human Resources Department
icipe - African Insect Science for Food and Health
P.O. Box 30772-00100
Nairobi
Kenya

icipe is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Visit http://www.kenyan-jobs.com/ for many more jobs in Kenya

icipe is an intergovernmental organisation funded by government aid agencies, UN organisations and private foundations to carry out research and training in environmentally sound and sustainable management of arthropods for improved health and agricultural productivity in the tropics.

icipe has approximately 350 staff to support its research and capacity building programmes, located at various sites in Kenya and Ethiopia.

icipe wishes to hire a suitable person for the national position of Office Manager in the Director General’s Office.

Reporting to the Director General, the successful candidate will have overall oversight for the efficient running of the Director General’s Office.

Responsibilities

The duties will include, among other things, the following:

Provide executive secretarial and administrative services of a confidential nature to the Director General’s Office.Support the Director General in managing his daily schedule, e.g. agenda management, correspondence, making appointments, preparation of documentation for meetings, liaise with other senior staff within the Centre and to follow up on priority activities.Manage all critical communication and documentation to and from the Director General’s Office (including telephone, e-mails, faxes etc.).Process correspondence for proper distribution, filing and follow up.Maintain an up-to-date database of addresses of all donors, collaborators, associates and contacts of icipe.Collate and analyse information on various issues upon request from the Director General.Make travel arrangements (flight reservations, hotel bookings, procure visas for the Director General) and maintain an up-to-date travel schedule and manage the Director General’s frequent flyer programme.Assist in planning of meetings involving the Director General and/or other senior staff.Take minutes of meetings of the Director General as required from time to time.Manage on a daily basis, all office supplies.Prepare and monitor expenditure of the Office.Supervise three assistants attached to the Office.Prepare a budget for office supplies to the Director General’s Office.Maintain a proper system of managing information flow to and from the Office of the Director General.Maintain filing systems for both electronic and hard copies of data/documents held in the Office of the Director General.Liaise with the Chair of the Governing Council, other Council members and coordinate preparation of Council reports, papers, minutes and follow up action.Perform any other duties that may be assigned to guarantee optimal and efficient management of the Director General’s Office. Requirements

The suitable candidate should have:

A bachelor’s degree in secretarial or business administration or an advanced diploma in secretarial studies from a reputable institution followed by 10 or more years of relevant experience.A minimum of 5 years post qualification experience with a proven track record in a similar or equivalent position.Excellent computer skills including usage of the MS Office suite, Internet, e-mail, desktop applications (Mac and Windows PC).Fastidious attention to detail and quality.Good communication (written and verbal) and interpersonal skills, and the ability to work in a multicultural environment.Excellent language skills, fluent in English.Ability to meet tight deadlines.Knowledge of basic accounting is an added advantage.The position is based in Nairobi (Kenya) at our Duduville campus.

The suitable candidate should be ready to start in mid February or early March 2012.

A competitive compensation package will be offered to the right candidate.

Applications will be accepted up to 16th December 2011.

Only applications of shortlisted candidates will be acknowledged.

Please send an application with a detailed CV, names and addresses of 3 referees including e-mail addresses, fax numbers and remuneration package to:

icipehr@icipe.org

The Human Resources Department
icipe - African Insect Science for Food and Health
P.O. Box 30772-00100
Nairobi
Kenya

icipe is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Visit http://www.kenyan-jobs.com/ for many more jobs in Kenya

Graduate Student (PhD) Position

Topic: Understanding the variability of carbon stocks in avocado agroecosystems of Taita Hills in comparison to adjacent natural forests and other land-use system/agroecosystem

icipe is an intergovernmental organisation funded by government aid agencies, UN organisations and private foundations to carry out research and training in environmentally sound and sustainable management of arthropods for improved health and agricultural productivity in the tropics.

icipe has approximately 350 staff to support its research and capacity building programmes, located at various sites in Kenya and Ethiopia.

Project Title: Understanding the variability of carbon stocks in avocado agroecosystems of Taita Hills in comparison to adjacent natural forests and other land-use system/agroecosystem

Project objectives

Generate C stock inventory data for home gardens and commercial avocado plantation in comparison with other land-use systems across altitudes in Taita hillsImpact of age of plantation and seasons on C sequestration ratesDetermine if and to what extent avocado contribute to soil C storage in comparison with adjacent natural forest and other land-use system/agroecosystem.Evaluate the stability of the stored soil C in the selected avocado agroforestry systems and in comparison with other land-use systemsModel the changes in C stocks of avocado based agroecosystems in a climate change scenario in Taita HillsQualifications

This doctoral fellowship is expected to run from 2012 to 2014 and is tenable at icipe.

The successful candidate selected out of a competitive process will begin her/his training immediately.

Specific Qualifications

The applicant must have BSc and MSc degrees with a minimum award of upper 2nd class degree or equivalent in Soil Science, Agro ecology with background in Soil Science, Agricultural Chemistry, and Plant Physiologist.

Should be a Kenyan

Maximum age of 36 years for men and 40 for women at the time of application [Female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply].

Eligible for registration in one of the ARPPIS member universities (visit the icipe website: icipe website or ARPPIS website: ARPPIS website for a comprehensive list of ARPPIS member universities)

Application requisites

Interested applicants are required to submit the following documents:

Current Curriculum VitaeTwo letters of referenceCertified copies of academic certificates and transcripts of degree courses taken;A Letter of nomination for training by the employer a mustA one-page write-up on Why you think you are the right candidate for this positionSend application documents by email to pmachera@icipe.org with a Subject line: Avocado Carbon Stocks PhD Application

Candidates who fail to comply with ALL the qualification requirements will not be considered.

Applications will be accepted up to 18 November 2011.

Only applications of shortlisted candidates will be acknowledged.

icipe is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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Graduate Student (PhD) Position

Topic: Comparative evaluation of changes in tritrophic interactions among key crucifer pests and their natural enemies along altitudinal gradient in Mt. Kilimanjaro, Tanzania and the Taita Hills, Kenya

icipe is an intergovernmental organisation funded by government aid agencies, UN organisations and private foundations to carry out research and training in environmentally sound and sustainable management of arthropods for improved health and agricultural productivity in the tropics.

icipe has approximately 350 staff to support its research and capacity building programmes, located at various sites in Kenya and Ethiopia.

Ph.D Topic: “Comparative evaluation of changes in tritrophic interactions among key crucifer pests and their natural enemies along altitudinal gradient in Mt. Kilimanjaro, Tanzania and the Taita Hills, Kenya”

Objectives:

Baseline seasonality surveys on population dynamics of key crucifer pests and their natural enemies in cabbage and kale production regions across altitudinal gradients of the Taita Hills and Mt. KilimanjaroEstablish temperature dependent life-tables for key pests of crucifers such as diamondback moths and their natural enemies raised on cabbage and kaleEstablish and validate phenological models based on temperature dependent life-table datasets for the key pests and their natural enemies using the past, present and predicted climate change scenarios in Mt. Kilimanjaro and the Taita HillsRefine the models by including other spatial data layers such as land cover changes, precipitation and humidityElucidate the changes in the tritrophic interaction among key crucifer pests, their host plants and natural enemies and predict future scenarios of synchrony/asynchronyCrops: Cabbage and Kale

Pests: Diamondback moth, Thrips tabaci

Natural enemies: Diadegma semiclausum and Cotesia plutellae

Qualifications for the position

This doctoral fellowship is expected to run from 2012 to 2014 and is tenable at icipe.

The successful candidate selected out of a competitive process will begin her/his training any time from January 2012.

Specific Qualifications:

The applicant must have BSc and MSc degrees with a minimum award of upper 2nd class degree or equivalent in Entomology or Horticulture or Crop protection sciences or agricultural agronomy

Should be a Tanzanian

Maximum age of 36 for men and 40 for women years at the time of application [Female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply].

Eligible for registration in one of the ARPPIS member universities (visit the icipe website: icipe website or ARPPIS website: ARPPIS website for a comprehensive list of ARPPIS member universities)

Application Requisites:

Interested applicants are required to submit the following documents:

Current Curriculum VitaeTwo letters of referenceCertified copies of academic certificates and transcripts of degree courses taken;A Letter of nomination for training by the employer a mustA one-page write-up on Why you think you are the right candidate for this positionSend application documents by email to Peris Machera ( pmachera@icipe.org) with a Subject line: Crucifer Pests PhD Application

Candidates who fail to comply with ALL the qualification requirements will not be considered.

Applications will be accepted up to 18 November 2011.

Only applications of shortlisted candidates will be acknowledged.

icipe is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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Graduate Student (PhD) Position

Topic: Responses of coffee pests with emphasis on the coffee berry borer (CBB), the coffee white stemborer (CWSB) and two main coffee diseases, and their natural enemies / antagonists to changes in climate

icipe is an intergovernmental organisation funded by government aid agencies, UN organisations and private foundations to carry out research and training in environmentally sound and sustainable management of arthropods for improved health and agricultural productivity in the tropics.

icipe has approximately 350 staff to support its research and capacity building programmes, located at various sites in Kenya and Ethiopia.

Ph.D Topic: “Responses of coffee pests with emphasis on the coffee berry borer (CBB), the coffee white stemborer (CWSB) and two main coffee diseases, and their natural enemies/antagonists to changes in climate”

Objectives:

Compilation of a database on peer-reviewed and grey literature (all possible available), relating to the coffee pests and diseases subject of this call in Tanzania.Baseline seasonality surveys on population dynamics and epidemiology of the two key coffee pests and two coffee diseases and their natural enemies/antagonists in shaded and unshaded coffee systems across altitudinal gradients of Mt. KilimanjaroIdentification of key natural enemies of the CWSB and CBB and possible antagonists of diseases in the area of study.Establish temperature dependent life-tables for the CWSB and key natural enemies of both the CWSB and CBB.Establish and validate phenological models based on temperature dependent life-table datasets for the key pests and their natural enemies using the past, present and predicted climate change scenarios in Mt. Kilimanjaro.Refine the models by including epidemiological data of the selected diseases and seasonality of pests, and other spatial data layers such as land cover changes, precipitation and humidity.Crops: Shaded and unshaded coffee systems

Pests: Coffee white borer (Xylotrechus quadripes), Coffee berry borer (Hypothenemus hampei), two main coffee diseases (Coffee leaf Rust and Coffee Berry Disease)

Natural enemies: Prorops nasuta and other insect natural enemies or disease antagonists to be identified in this study.

Qualifications for the position

This doctoral fellowship is expected to run from 2012 to 2014 and is tenable at icipe.

The successful candidate will be selected in the framework of a fair and competitive process within icipe and will begin her/his training any time from February 2012 or soon thereafter.

Specific Qualifications:

The applicant must have BSc and MSc degrees with a minimum award of upper 2nd class degree or equivalent in Entomology or Horticulture or Crop protection sciences or agricultural agronomy

Should be a Tanzanian

Maximum age of 36 for men and 40 for women years at the time of application

Female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.

Eligible for registration in one of the ARPPIS member universities (visit the icipe website: icipe website or ARPPIS website: ARPPIS website for a comprehensive list of ARPPIS member universities)

Application requisites:

Interested applicants are required to submit the following documents:

Current Curriculum VitaeTwo letters of reference. One reference letter from a scientist or institution outside Tanzania will be an asset.Fluency (written and oral) in English is fundamental.Certified copies of academic certificates and transcripts of degree courses taken;A Letter of nomination for training by the employer a mustA one-page write-up on Why you think you are the right candidate for this position?Send application documents by email to pmachera@icipe.org with a Subject line: Coffee Pests PhD Application.

Candidates who fail to comply with ALL the qualification requirements will not be considered.

Applications will be accepted up to 18 November 2011.

Only applications of shortlisted candidates will be acknowledged.

icipe is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Visit http://www.kenyan-jobs.com/ for many more jobs in Kenya

icipe—African Insect Science for Food and Health is an intergovernmental organisation funded by government aid agencies, UN organisations and private foundations to carry out research and training in environmentally sound and sustainable management of arthropods for improving health and agricultural productivity in the tropics.

icipe has approximately 350 staff to support its research and capacity building programmes located at various sites in Kenya and Ethiopia.

icipe wishes to urgently recruit suitable people to fill the positions of Research Assistant and Project Assistant to work in our Climate Change Impacts on Ecosystem Services and Food Security in Eastern Africa (CHIESA) Project based at Duduville campus, Kasarani, Nairobi.

These are national (local) positions that offer two-year contracts that are renewable.

Competitive compensation packages will be offered to the right candidates. Based in Nairobi, Kenya the appointments will initially be for two years, renewable.

Requirements/Qualifications for the Research Assistant

Demonstrated skills in scientific work.Proficiency in MS Office (or equivalent) software.Knowledge and proficiency in writing scientific reports.Be organised and possess the ability to multi-task.Good interperpersonal and communication skills.Ability to organise one’s work to respect deadlines.Ability to work independently with minimum supervision.Ability to analyse scientific data.Willing to travel between field research sites in Kenya, Tanzania and Ethiopia.Minimum one years’ experience in agricultural, climate change or socio-economic research, including field experience.Bachelor’s degree in agricultural or environmental science.Assist the Project Coordinator in daily scientific matters.Prepare and monitor data collection in the field research sites.Develop and prepare technical project reports, work plans and articles.Liaise with Project partners and stakeholders on scientific matters.Establish and maintain records on the dissemination activities and publications by the Project partners and scientists.Work as secretary in project meetings/workshops and seminars.Requirements/Qualifications for the Project Assistant
Assist the Project Coordinator in daily administrative and financial matters.Prepare and monitor requisitions for project coordination and management.Develop and prepare proposals, project reports, workplans and budgets.Liaise with project partners and stakeholders on all matters relating to project coordination and management.Establish and maintain a good filing system and record keeping.Maintain a calendar/diary for the Coordinator for scheduled meetings, seminars and business trips, and act as a representative in the absence of the Coordinator and provide information as appropriate.Demonstrate skills in budget management.Computer literacy with excellent working knowledge of MS-Word and spreadsheets, and familiarity of using the Internet.Knowledge and proficiency in finance/accounting principles.Be organised and possess the ability to multi-task.Good interpersonal skills.Ability to organise one’s work to respect deadlines.Ability to work independently with minimum supervision.Demonstrated attention to detail.Ability to analyse financial data.Bachelor’s degree in finance, business administration, economics or accounting.Minimum one years’ experience in accounting, administration and financial reporting.Applications will be accepted up to 6 August 2011.

Only applications of shortlisted candidates will be acknowledged.

Please send an application including current salary details, and a detailed CV with names and addresses of 3 referees (with daytime telephone numbers, e-mail addresses and fax numbers) to:

icipehr@icipe.org

The Human Resources Department
icipe - African Insect Science for Food and Health
P.O. Box 30772-00100
Nairobi
Kenya

icipe is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Visit http://www.kenyan-jobs.com/ for many more jobs in Kenya

icipe wishes to urgently recruit suitable people to fill the positions of Research Assistant and Project Assistant to work in our Climate Change Impacts on Ecosystem Services and Food Security in Eastern Africa (CHIESA) Project based at Duduville campus, Kasarani, Nairobi.
These are national (local) positions that offer two-year contracts that are renewable.

Competitive compensation packages will be offered to the right candidates. Based in Nairobi, Kenya the
appointments will initially be for two years, renewable.

Requirements/Qualifications for the Research AssistantDemonstrated skills in scientific work.
Proficiency in MS Office (or equivalent) software.
Knowledge and proficiency in writing scientific reports.
Be organised and possess the ability to multi-task.
Good interperpersonal and communication skills.
Ability to organise one’s work to respect deadlines.
Ability to work independently with minimum supervision.
Ability to analyse scientific data.
Willing to travel between field research sites in Kenya, Tanzania and Ethiopia.
Minimum one years’ experience in agricultural, climate change or socio-economic research, including field experience.
Bachelor’s degree in agricultural or environmental science.
Assist the Project Coordinator in daily scientific matters.
Prepare and monitor data collection in the field research sites.
Develop and prepare technical project reports, work plans and articles.
Liaise with Project partners and stakeholders on scientific matters.
Establish and maintain records on the dissemination activities and publications by the Project partners and scientists.
Work as secretary in project meetings/workshops and seminars. Requirements/Qualifications for the Project AssistantAssist the Project Coordinator in daily administrative and financial matters.
Prepare and monitor requisitions for project coordination and management.
Develop and prepare proposals, project reports, workplans and budgets.
Liaise with project partners and stakeholders on all matters relating to project coordination and management.
Establish and maintain a good filing system and record keeping.
Maintain a calendar/diary for the Coordinator for scheduled meetings, seminars and business trips, and act as a representative in the absence of the Coordinator and provide information as appropriate.
Demonstrate skills in budget management.
Computer literacy with excellent working knowledge of MS-Word and spreadsheets, and familiarity of using the Internet.
Knowledge and proficiency in finance/accounting principles.
Be organised and possess the ability to multi-task.
Good interpersonal skills.
Ability to organise one’s work to respect deadlines.
Ability to work independently with minimum supervision.
Demonstrated attention to detail.
Ability to analyse financial data.
Bachelor’s degree in finance, business administration, economics or accounting.
Minimum one years’ experience in accounting, administration and financial reporting.

Applications will be accepted up to 6 August 2011.

Only applications of shortlisted candidates will be acknowledged.

Please send an application including current salary details, and a detailed CV with names and addresses of 3 referees (with daytime telephone numbers, e-mail addresses and fax numbers) to:

The Human Resources Department
icipe - African Insect Science for Food and Health
P.O. Box 30772-00100
Nairobi
Kenya

icipe is an Equal Opportunity Employer

icipe wishes to urgently recruit a suitable person to fill the job of Graphic Artist to be based at Duduville campus, Kasarani, Nairobi. This is a local (national) position that offers a two-year contract that is renewable.

The main objective of the position is to provide quality services in typesetting, design, layout and graphics for
all icipe publications and in particular provide expertise in the graphics and imagesetting area as DTP Designer/Imagesetter.

Reporting to the Director of Finance and Administration the Graphic Artist will perform the following duties, among others:

Typeset, design and format layouts of texts for manuscripts, newsletters, brochures and other icipe publications, using desktop publishing and graphic design software.
Prepare and suggest layout for icipe logos, publications covers and master copies.
Design icipe business cards, staff IDs, advertisements and special occasions cards as necessary.
Conceptualise and produce colour schemes for various icipe publications, posters, advertisements and information material.
Liaise with the Scientific Illustrator and Typesetter regarding control and design of originals for printing.
Keep a small inventory of desktop publishing and graphics design software, and report to SPO in new software needs acquisition.
Produce work and liaise with scientists and other professional staff on completion of tasks. Be a holder of a Bachelor’s degree in Arts/Design.
An advanced certificate in Computer Graphics/DTP.
Proficiency in using Apple Macintosh computers is mandatory.
Working knowledge of graphics design software packages.
At least five years working experience as a Graphic Artist in an international organisation or newspaper.
Work with minimum supervision.
Good communication skills.
Proficiency in computer skills (MS Office suite in addition to DTP expertise).
Proficiency in the most important professional graphics design software, such as Adobe Photoshop, InDesign, Acrobat and Illustrator, and CorelDRAW, is essential.

Applications will be accepted up to 20 July 2011. Only applications of shortlisted candidates will be acknowledged. Please send an application with a detailed CV, names and addresses of 3 referees including e-mail addresses, fax numbers and remuneration package to:

The Human Resources Department
icipe - African Insect Science for Food and Health
P.O. Box 30772-00100
Nairobi
Kenya

icipe is an intergovernmental organisation funded by government aid agencies, UN organisations and private foundations to carry out research and training in environmentally sound and sustainable management of arthropods for improving health and agricultural productivity in the tropics.

icipe has approximately 300 staff to support its research and capacity building programmes, located at various sites in Kenya, Ethiopia and Sudan.

icipe wishes to urgently recruit a suitable person to fill the position of Graphic Artist to be based at Duduville campus, Kasarani, Nairobi. This is a local (national) position that offers a two-year contract that is renewable.

The main objective of the position is to provide quality services in typesetting, design, layout and graphics for all icipe publications and in particular provide expertise in the graphics and imagesetting area as DTP Designer/Imagesetter.

Reporting to the Director of Finance and Administration the Graphic Artist will perform the following duties, among others:

Responsibilities

Typeset, design and format layouts of texts for manuscripts, newsletters, brochures and other icipe publications, using desktop publishing and graphic design software.Prepare and suggest layout for icipe logos, publications covers and master copies.Design icipe business cards, staff IDs, advertisements and special occasions cards as necessary.Conceptualise and produce colour schemes for various icipe publications, posters, advertisements and information material.Liaise with the Scientific Illustrator and Typesetter regarding control and design of originals for printing.Keep a small inventory of desktop publishing and graphics design software, and report to SPO in new software needs acquisition.Produce work and liaise with scientists and other professional staff on completion of tasks.Be a holder of a Bachelor’s degree in Arts/Design.An advanced certificate in Computer Graphics/DTP.Proficiency in using Apple Macintosh computers is mandatory.Working knowledge of graphics design software packages.At least five years working experience as a Graphic Artist in an international organisation or newspaper.Work with minimum supervision.Good communication skills.Proficiency in computer skills (MS Office suite in addition to DTP expertise).Proficiency in the most important professional graphics design software, such as Adobe Photoshop, InDesign, Acrobat and Illustrator, and CorelDRAW, is essential.Applications will be accepted up to 20 July 2011. Only applications of shortlisted candidates will be acknowledged. Please send an application with a detailed CV, names and addresses of 3 referees including e-mail addresses, fax numbers and remuneration package to:

icipehr@icipe.org

The Human Resources Department
icipe - African Insect Science for Food and Health
P.O. Box 30772-00100
Nairobi
Kenya

Visit http://www.kenyan-jobs.com/ for many more jobs in Kenya

icipe is an intergovernmental organisation funded by government aid agencies, UN organisations and private foundations to carry out research and training in environmentally sound and sustainable management of arthropods for improving health and agricultural productivity in the tropics.

icipe has approximately 300 staff to support its research and capacity building programmes, located at various sites in Kenya, Ethiopia and Sudan.

icipe requires the services of two young and dynamic Junior Accountants. One position is based at Duduville campus while the other is based at icipe Thomas Odhiambo Campus (ITOC) in Mbita. The successful candidates will report to the Project Accounting Manager.

Responsibilities

The successful candidates will be responsible for the following key activities among other things;

Processing of field and imprest returns from collaboratorsPreparing of donor financial statements on special projectsReconciliation of ledger for the donor financial statementsPreparing data for posting using macrosAnalysing Payroll and other control accountsCompile and input on monthly basis, data relating to creditors, debtors and general journalsPrepare monthly report/invoicing on specified debtorsInteract with Project Accounting Manager on daily basisBachelor of Commerce degree from a recognised university plus at least CPA IIA minimum of 2 years working experience in a busy commercial environment or an international organisation, on general accounting ledger, and financial reportingMust be computer literate with excellent working knowledge of word processing and spreadsheetsMust be able to use Sun accounting packageKnowledge and proficiency in finance/accounting principlesBe organised and possess ability to multi-taskGood interpersonal skills are necessary.Applications will be accepted up to 14 May 2011, or until the position is filled, whichever is earlier.

Only applications of shortlisted candidates will be acknowledged.

Please send an application with a detailed CV and names and addresses of 3 referees including e-mail addresses, fax numbers, and remuneration package to hr@icipe.org or:

The Human Resources Department
icipe - African Insect Science for Food and Health
P.O. Box 30772-00100
Nairobi
Kenya

icipe is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Please quote kenyanjobs.blogspot.com as the source of the job advert

icipe is an intergovernmental organisation funded by government aid agencies, UN organisations and private foundations to carry out research and training in environmentally sound and sustainable management of arthropods for improving health and agricultural productivity in the tropics.

icipe has approximately 300 staff to support its research and capacity building programmes, located at various sites in Kenya, Ethiopia and Sudan.

icipe requires the services of a young and dynamic Junior Accountant based at Duduville campus who will report to the General Accounting Manager.

Responsibilities

The successful candidate will be responsible for the following key activities among other things;

Maintaining asset information in the asset registers and provide advice on asset managementEnsuring transactions into the Fixed Asset Control module and General Ledger are properly recorded and that balances are accurate and reconciledPreparing and monitoring icipe’s capital expenditure report and be involved in capital expenditure planning processPlanning and coordinating the physical verification of fixed assetsParticipate in the fixed asset disposal processReviewing of icipe’s assets for damage.Bachelor of Commerce degree from a recognised university plus at least CPA IIA minimum of 2 years working experience in a busy commercial environment or an international organisation, on general accounting ledger, and financial reportingMust be computer literate with excellent working knowledge of word processing and spreadsheetsMust be able to use Sun accounting packageKnowledge and proficiency in finance/accounting principlesBe organised and possess ability to multi-taskGood interpersonal skills are necessary.Applications will be accepted up to 14 May 2011, or until the position is filled, whichever is earlier.

Only applications of shortlisted candidates will be acknowledged.

Please send an application with a detailed CV and names and addresses of 3 referees including e-mail addresses, fax numbers, and remuneration package to hr@icipe.org or:

The Human Resources Department
icipe - African Insect Science for Food and Health
P.O. Box 30772-00100
Nairobi
Kenya

icipe is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Please quote kenyanjobs.blogspot.com as the source of the job advert

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icipe is an intergovernmental organisation funded by government aid agencies, UN organisations and private foundations to carry out research and training in environmentally sound and sustainable management of arthropods for improving health and agricultural productivity in the tropics.

icipe has approximately 300 staff to support its research and capacity building programmes, located at various sites in Kenya, Ethiopia and Sudan.

icipe requires the services of a young and dynamic Information and Communications Technology Manager to head its ICT Unit at the Centre. icipe’s infrastructure consists of a campus-wide LAN of CAT5e/CAT6, Fiber &Wireless Access Points, Cisco Routers, HP Switches, HP, DELL& Apple Servers and a Nortel telephone PABX.

They are operated by Microsoft windows servers &clients, Apple macintosh, Unix server, Microsoft Exchange 2007 e-mail system, Microsoft Office, a Helpdesk system, Financial & Administration systems and Intranet/ Extranet.

Requirements

The suitable candidate should have:

* A masters degree in computer Science or a related field
* Five years hands on management experience at a senior level in an ICT department/Unit
* Experience in managing a networking environment based on Microsoft server technologies (Windows server and Exchange Server)
* Should be knowledgeable in supporting heterogeneous network clients (Microsoft, Apple-Macintosh and UNIX/Linux)
* Should be knowledgeable in supporting Microsoft development technologies such as NET and SQL server 2000/2005.

Responsibilities

Reporting to the Director of Finance and Administration, the successful candidate will be responsible for overseeing the day-to-day operations at icipe’s Duduville and ITOC Mbita campuses.

Specifically he/she will develop and monitor the implementation of an appropriate ICT strategy that will support the current and future ICT needs of the Centre.

This will entail among other things:

* Formulating and implementing policy guidelines for the development and maintenance of ICT systems in conformity with the Centre’s overall policy.
* Developing or acquiring, installing and maintaining systems for various types of applications used in the Centre.
* Providing leadership and management of the ICT team.
* Developing and maintaining standards and advise on the procurement of ICT equipment
* Developing and managing the ICT Unit’s budget
* Providing leadership in the development of information and communication technology related projects.

A competitive compensation package that provides among others, medical, Group life and accident insurance cover, education allowance for children as well as an off-shore pension scheme and leave passages will be offered to the right candidate.

Based in Nairobi Kenya the appointment will initially be for two years, renewable.

Applications will be accepted up to 23 April 2011, or until the position is filled, whichever is the earlier.

Only applications of shortlisted candidates will be acknowledged.

Please send an application with a detailed CV and names and addresses of 3 referees including e-mail addresses, fax numbers, and remuneration package to hr@icipe.org or:

The Human Resources Department
icipe – African Insect Science for Food and Health
P.O. Box 30772-00100
Nairobi
Kenya

icipe is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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