Cooperative Bank of Kenya Head of Innovation Banking Job Vacancy

Are you looking for an employer who promotes individual excellence and mutual respect in a team-driven culture with a key focus on social empowerment? 

The Co-operative Bank of Kenya, “The Kingdom Bank” is the place for those looking to new horizons.
 

Head - Innovation Banking
 

Job Summary:
 

The job holder will he expected to develop new exciting products and services that keep the Bank at the cutting edge of innovation ¡n the industry.
 

Do you consider yourself tech no savvy with a sharp mind, highly innovative, creative, with a mindset to drive change and abreast of your peers with regard to having an excellent feel of the industry developments? 

If you do and you also meet the other criteria here below, then you are the ideal person for this Senior Managerial position.
 

Key Duties and Responsibilities

• Develop a consolidated, clear and documented strategy for innovation across all the Bank’s product lines including products not currently on the menu
• Carry out appropriate research and product analysis as well as continuously monitor industry developments and customer expectations to ensure that the Bank keeps abreast of new developments in a bid to counter competition and grow the Bank’s market share
• Ensure all product development undertaken is done in an efficient and timely manner with proper cost-benefit analysis/synopsis of all proposed product developments
• Co-ordinate product innovation for the Bank and liaise with all the relevant support departments to crystallize all initiated product developments
• Ensure full mitigation of all potential risks of all bank products and products under development
• Come up with effective Product Programmes on proposed product developments that fully mitigate all inherent risks

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in an Innovation related field
• Demonstrated hands on experience at Senior Management level on innovation/product development

Personal Attributes & Skills required ¡n undertaking the role

• Should be able to identify and fill gaps in the market by developing project proposals to fill in the identified needs
• Good business knowledge and awareness as well as a business development mind
• Excellent analytical & problem solving skills
• Proven product development skills
• A deep and wide understanding of ICT financial delivery systems
• Should be able to identify and fill gaps in the market by developing project proposals to fill in the identified needs
• Should display understanding of the latest developments and emerging trends in the market place with regard to banking solutions
• Ability to formulate project management strategies linked to the Bank’s vision
• Should be result-oriented, possess the ability to work under pressure and deliver on time
• Excellent communication & interpersonal skills
• Advanced report writing and presentation skills
• Age - 35 years & below

Application Process
 

Interested candidates meeting the above criteria should forward an application enclosing detailed Curriculum Vitae accompanied by copies of certificates and indicating the current remuneration to the address shown below or send to jobs@co-opbank.co.ke by 15th October 2012.
 

Please quote this reference on your application and on the envelope: IB/3/HRD/2012.
 

The Director
Human Resources Division
Co-operative Bank of Kenya Ltd.
P.O. Box 48231 - 00100
Nairobi
 

We are an equal opportunity employer.
 

NB: Only the short listed candidates will be contacted.

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Musoni Kenya Transformation Manager Job Vacancy

Musoni Kenya is one of the leading Microfinance Institutions in Kenya, offering the best value, most flexible and most customer-orientated financial services in the market. 

We are about to embark on a number of major innovations and process re-engineering involving the remodeling of our rural expansion and branch roll –out strategy, introduction of a field and branch efficiency programme, adoption of social performance management principles and a re-design of risk management framework and a full reappraisal of the deposit raising strategy all geared towards achieving a DTM license from the Central Bank.
 

Musoni is looking for an experienced Transformation Manager who is highly self motivated, a strategic and tactical thinker who will be responsible for defining, driving, influencing and implementing the strategic  direction of the transformation process within the business.
 

Required Education, Training and Experience

• A degree preferably in business related discipline from a recognized university. Master’s in Business Administration will be an added advantage
• Minimum of 5 years of Microfinance or Commercial Bank experience preferably having been involved in restructuring, rehabilitation or transformation.
• Extensive experience in Project / Programme Management
• Successful experience of managing multiple parties including Senior Managers and high profile third parties
• Knowledge and experience with workflow measurement and process reengineering

If your career aspirations match the requirements of this exciting career opportunity, please send your detailed CV (not exceeding 3 pages) and cover letter to careers@musoni.eu with the title “Transformation Manager” in the subject line not later than Friday 19th October, 2012. 

Your cover letter should explain what you believe you can offer Musoni and also include details of your current salary and fringe benefits (if any) and a brief statement on your expectations in terms of salary and benefits. 

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
 

Musoni Kenya is an equal opportunity employer.

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Consultancy Jobs in Kenya

A Call for Consultants

General Information

A fast growing professional consultancy firm incepted to offer consultancy services in east Africa.

To ensure high quality of services to our clients, we are seeking to recruit highly innovative, professional, and ethical consultants in the following fields;

• Information Technology
• Risk Management
• Strategic and change management

Key skills and competences

To fulfill expectations, applicants will need to demonstrate the following attributes

• Team player with an understanding of how teams work and ability to influence a group while ownership and responsibility rests with others
• Demonstrate ability to lead a large, multi departmental team to successful achievement of corporate goals on time and within budget through creation of innovative strategies, methods and approaches
• Good communication skills with excellent report writing skills
• Project presentation and management skills
• Ability to work in dynamic environment

Minimum Qualifications

Information Technology

• Be a holder of Bachelors degree in computing with specialization in either areas of information systems, computer science/software engineering, and electrical/electronic engineering or mathematics
• Holders of postgraduate qualification in management or business related courses will have an added advantage.

Risk Management

• Must be holders of Masters of science (Msc) in risk management related field
• Have experience in risk management consulting
• Must be able to handle all aspects of risk management

Strategic Management

• Masters degree in strategic management
• Experience in internal and/or external management consultant with demonstrated ability to develop business strategy by working directly with c- suite and senior management
• Must have been involved in change management consultancy.

A hand written application together with Curriculum Vitae and testimonials to be forwarded to the below address not later than 18th October, 2012

P.O. Box 7681-00200, Nairobi

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National Oil Corporation General Managers Jobs in Kenya: Finance & Administration, Upstream Operations and Downstream Operations

Leadership Opportunities in the Petroleum Industry
 

National Oil Corporation of Kenya is a State Corporation founded under the Companies Act in 1981 with the mandate of participating in all aspects of the Kenyan petroleum industry. National Oil is involved in both Upstream and Downstream activities. 

The Corporation is ISO certified and one of the fastest growing companies in the petroleum industry.

In a bid to support its ambitious growth strategy, National Oil is seeking strategic thinkers with excellent leadership skills to fill the following new senior management positions:

General Manager - Finance and Administration 

(GMFA/09/12)

Reporting to the Managing Director, the General Manager - Finance and Administration will drive improvement in shared services including Finance, Procurement, HR and Administration, ICT, Safety and Health in order to guarantee effective and efficient operations.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Participating in the development of the Corporation’s strategy from a shared services’ perspective;
• Overseeing the development, implementation and monitoring of shared services’ budgets;
• Ensuring that shared services’ processes are consistent with the Corporation’s best practices;
• Leading the Heads of Department in the implementation of radical performance improvement targets;
• Enhancing and optimizing the processes for existing products and services offered by the Corporation and ensuring they are consistent with best practices;
• Ensuring that the Corporation’s exposure to risks is mitigated through insurance;
• Participating and monitoring the budget setting process for all departments to ensure that value for money is achieved and spending is allocated in accordance with agreed priorities; and
• Coaching and mentoring Senior Managers to ensure excellent performance and effective succession planning.

Skills & Attributes:

• Masters in Business Administration, Strategic Management, Information Technology, Finance or Accounting;
• Bachelors degree in Economics, Finance, Commerce, or other business related field;
• CPA-K or ACCA;
• Membership of ICPAK/ACCA; and
• At least 13 years relevant experience with 5 years’ experience at a Senior Manager level coordinating multidisciplinary teams.

General Manager - Upstream Operations 

(GMUO/09/12)
 

Reporting to the Managing Director, the General Manager - Upstream Operations will lead the Exploration and Production function in supporting the overall strategy by planning, monitoring and reporting the upstream affairs of the Corporation in liaison with the Ministry of Energy.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Administering petroleum legislation, regulations, production sharing agreements and policies;
• Overseeing compliance to statutory requirements and the Corporation’s policies and procedures;
• Conducting internal exploration programmes and leading the evaluation and interpretation of geo-scientific data;
• Promoting exploration acreage and monitoring exploration activities in liaison with the Ministry of Energy;
• Preparing, implementing and monitoring the annual departmental budget;
• Providing technical support to National Advisory Fossil Fuels Committee (NAFFAC) in negotiation and evaluation of work programmes for performance sharing contracts;
• Ensuring that ground activities do not result in conflict or legal suits by the affected communities; and
• Coaching and mentoring Senior Managers to ensure excellent performance and effective succession planning.

Skills & Attributes:

• Masters degree in Petroleum Geoscience, Petroleum Geochemistry, Petroleum Engineering or Petroleum Geo-Spatial Information Systems;
• Bachelor of Science in Geology, Geophysics, Geochemistry, Petroleum Engineering or Geo Spatial Information Systems;
• Demonstrated experience in petroleum development, production and geophysical fundamentals; and
• At least 13 years relevant experience with 5 years’ experience at a Senior Manager level leading petroleum exploration and production activities.

General Manager - Downstream Operations 

(GMDO/09/12)
 

Reporting to the Managing Director, the General Manager - Downstream Operations will oversee the cost effective implementation of procurement, supply, distribution and oil reserve processes, ensure excellence in customer service and optimization of sales opportunities.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Leading the development and implementation of the Corporation’s operations, customer service, marketing, supply and distribution strategies;
• Leading the control, monitoring and review of oil stocks at third party installations;
• Establishing and maintaining good business relations with local and international suppliers and distributors;
• Spearheading the development, implementation and monitoring of the division’s budget;
• Leading the improvement and marketing of new and existing oil products;
• Approving crude oil and oil product costing and determining local and international cost changes;
• Approving upgrades and maintenance programs to optimize productivity across the Corporation;
• Ensuring the achievement of all Service Level Agreements with suppliers and distributors;
• Enforcing compliance of the Corporation’s policies and procedures to enhance operational safety and health; and
• Coaching and mentoring Senior Managers to ensure excellent performance and effective succession planning.

Skills & Attributes:

• Masters degree in Strategic Management, Purchasing and Supplies, Marketing or other related field;
• Bachelors degree in Engineering, Purchasing and Supplies, Marketing, Business Administration or other related field;
• Excellent organizational and communication skills; and
• At least 13 years relevant experience, 5 of which should have been at a senior manager level in purchasing and supplies planning, marketing or operations in the oil sector.

If you are a visionary individual with strong leadership qualities seeking to make a significant impact in the petroleum industry, please submit your application with a detailed CV, stating the position applied for and reference number, your current position, current remuneration level, email and telephone contacts to reach us on or before 12 October 2012 addressed to:

The Director
Executive Selection Division
Deloitte Consulting Limited
Deloitte Place
Muthangari
P.O. Box 40092 00100, 

Nairobi, Kenya
 

Email: esd@deloitte.co.ke

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Deloitte Managerial Jobs in Kenya

Deloitte East Africa provides seamless cross-border services to multinationals, large national enterprises, small and medium sized enterprises and the public sector in the East African region.

At Deloitte, you can have a rewarding career on every level. Our Consulting practice has deep expertise and a broad spectrum of service offerings that enables our consultants to provide high value business advice on a range of issues, from strategy through to implementation.

This means you get to work closely with clients to improve business performance, drive shareholder value and create a competitive, sustainable advantage, regardless of where in the world their business takes them.
 

To effectively manage the growing Consulting business, Deloitte is looking to recruit the following positions all based in the Nairobi office and are expected to provide services to a broad range of clients within the East African Region.

Managers, Human Capital & Strategy and Operations

As a Manager in either Human Capital or Strategy and Operations, you will be a valuable resource in Consulting, focusing on leading teams to deliver solutions for clients as well as:

• Develop, nurture and grow the existing client portfolio;
• Establish new client relationships with the aim of growing our client portfolio; and
• Identify and follow up cross-selling opportunities and act as a link between the Firm and clients.

Specific service line areas of focus will be as follows:

Manager, Human Capital

• Recruitment and Psychometric Assessments;
• Organization Redesign;
• Job Analysis and Job Evaluation;
• Remuneration Surveys and Salary Structuring;
• Skills Assessments;
• Talent Management; and
• Change Management.

Manager, Strategy and Operations

• Process design;
• Organisational Design;
• Supply Chain Management;
• Business Model Configuration;
• Strategy Development and Implementation; and
• Programme Management.

Qualifications and desired attributes:

• Bachelors and Masters Degrees in a relevant field;
• Relevant professional qualifications;
• Minimum of seven (7) years’ relevant work experience;
• Demonstrated experience in managing multiple projects;
• Good understanding of HR and Strategy and Operations best practices and application of the same;
• Excellent written and verbal business communication skills;
• Excellent relationship building, facilitation and presentation skills;
• Excellent analytical and organization skills; and
• Solid computer literacy (Microsoft Office — Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, Excel).

Managers, Solutions Centre

The role will primarily focus on business development and relationship management in the private sector development and will have the following responsibilities:

• Drive private sector business development and relationship management to increase the rate of new business, and penetration among existing clients;
• Proactively develop, package and sell cross-service line opportunities to drive client competitive advantage and/or shareholder value;
• Implement an internal change management agenda to deliver the firm to existing/prospective clients;
• Proactive, creative and innovative assessments of private client and industry sector needs and packaging them into winning propositions; and
• Develop points of view, eminence and research pieces around the pains, challenges and opportunities of the target client profile to drive business development.

Qualifications and desired attributes

• Bachelors and Masters Degrees in a relevant field;
• Relevant professional qualifications, with a passion and interest for research and turning it into a proposition;
• . Minimum of seven (7) years’ work experience with cross-functional experience (project or line responsibility).
• Experience need not have been gained from consulting;
• Industry experience in financial services and/or consumer business and transportation is an added advantage;
• Entrepreneurial spirit, leadership and initiative;
• Demonstrated experience managing multiple projects;
• Good understanding of cross service line best practice and applications of the same;
• Exceptional written and verbal business communication skills;
• Excellent business development, relationship building, facilitation and presentation skills;
• Strong analytical and organization skills; and
• Solid computer literacy (Microsoft Office — Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, Excel).

Consultants, Human Capital & Strategy and Operations As a Consultant in either Human Capital or Strategy and Operations, you will be a valuable resource in our Consulting function, focusing on the execution of multiple complex projects in the respective service line offerings.

Qualifications and desired attributes:

• Bachelors degree in a business related field (Masters degree will be an added advantage);
• Relevant professional qualification;
• At least three (3) years’ relevant work experience;
• Strong written, verbal business communication and presentation skills;
• Strong interpersonal skills, highly motivated and self-driven;
• Good analytical, planning and organization skills;
• Ability to multi-task and undertake research initiatives; and
• Solid computer literacy (Microsoft Office — Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, Excel).

To the successful candidates, the firm will offer a competitive remuneration package, a highly energised team environment composed of individuals who are committed to working as one, producing results and enjoying it.

If you meet the above requirements, please visit our website and apply online: www.deloitte.com/ke (Careers> Find a job> Kenya>Experienced Professionals> Search jobs) To be considered, your application must be received by close of business on 3 August 2012.

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Senior Development Policy Advisor (SDPA) Job in Nairobi Kenya - Ministry of State for Planning, National Development and Vision 2030

Government of Kenya

Office of the Prime Minister

Ministry of State for Planning, National Development and Vision 2030

Vacancy: Senior Development Policy Advisor (SDPA)

Ministry of State for Planning, National Development and Vision 2030

Preamble

The Ministry of State for Planning, National Development and Vision 2030 with the Assistance of UNDP under it’s Support to Kenya Vision 2030 Project wishes to recruit an advisor to be located in the Ministry’s headquarters.

Terms of Reference

Position Information:

Title of Position: Senior Development Policy Advisor (SDPA)

Type of Contract: Service Contract

Duration of the assignment: 18 months

Duty station: Nairobi

Supervisors: MoSPND&Vision 2030 – Permanent Secretary and UNDP

Anticipated presence at Office: Full Time

I. Background

Kenya has made tremendous progress since 2003 with the implementation of the Economic Recovery Strategy for Wealth and Employment Creation. The strategy motivated the country to prepare a longer term plan, the Kenya Vision 2030.

The Vision is implemented in phases of 5-years, the first of which is covered by the First Medium Term Plan (MTP) of 2008-2012.

The Vision envisages transforming Kenya into a middle-income economy by 2030.

The Government is in the process of preparing the Second MTP covering the period 2013-2017.

This period is critical especially with the implementation of the new constitution promulgated in August 2010, which entrenches two tier government structures.

To assist the Government develop high level policy and sound develop strategy, the Ministry is putting in place the requisite technical capacity for the necessary policy formulation, analysis, coordination, implementation and monitoring.

In order to have effective leadership in this process, the Government has sought assistance from UNDP for a technical advisory service in the form of a Senior Development Policy Advisor who will be critical in steering the development of medium term strategies and capacities, as well as providing the necessary linkages with the key development partners working with the Government. The period for this assignment will be 18 months.

II. Scope of work

The Senior Development Policy Advisor, who will be based in the MOSPND&V2030 will be tasked primarily with the provision of high-level technical, strategy development and policy support and advice to the Government and other related institutions in the policy formulation, analysis, coordination, implementation and monitoring of the national development agenda including capacity building of staff at both national and county level.

In particular, the Advisor will:

i. Provide technical advice and policy development support to the Government and the three development Pillars in the implementation of Kenya Vision 2030 goals and objectives. Such assistance would center on their timely preparation, monitoring and dissemination of all relevant agreed-upon work plans and benchmarks especially the Second Medium Term Plan of the Vision 2030.

ii. Provide technical support in meeting any planning and development challenges arising in the implementation of the new constitution.

iii. Provide substantive leadership and technical direction in planning linkages between institutions steering the development agenda: namely Office of the President, Office of the Prime Minister, National Economic and Social Council, the Ministry and its Semi-Autonomous Agencies (KIPPRA, NEPAD, KNBS, and NCPD among others).

iv. Lead in the strengthening of the Ministry’s cooperation with Kenya’s international development partners, particularly the UN agencies to ensure more coherent and efficient use of donor funding, ensuring funding from partners is relevant (Vision 2030 aligned), timely in release, and effective in achieving the Government’s development objectives.

v. The Advisor will provide policy and technical advisory support to the Ministry and other line ministries as appropriate in the formulation and preparation of the Second Medium Term Plan of the Kenya Vision 2030 and its implementation and monitoring.

vi. The Advisor will support the ministry in providing building planning capacities of County level and other government institutions, including independent commissions.

vii. The Advisor will help to build the capacity of the planning ministry staff and key ministries through training workshops, seminars and coaching to facilitate the successful launch of the National Planning Authority Framework.

viii. The Advisor will prepare periodic economic outlook scenarios and ad hoc briefs to the Minister and the Permanent Secretary and key Government institutions on policy, planning, implementation and related development matters based on evidence-based assessments and research.

ix. The Advisor, working closely with the ministries, lead government institutions and development partners will support in developing their line of strategic thinking, including helping them build their line strategic capacities in planning matters and providing the requisite leadership in the implementation of agreed plans and flagship programmes/projects.

x. Working closely with relevant Ministries and Agencies, the Advisor will identity and facilitate on a continuing basis, concrete and practical opportunities for cross- fertilization/exchange of ideas with other countries, especially those in South-South Cooperation. He/She will identify time-tested best practices that may benefit Kenya.

III. Reporting and Tracking Progress

The Senior Policy Development Advisor shall present a summary of the initial assessment of the activities to be carried out, including a detailed activity schedule with a time bound implementation plan for the duration of the engagement.

In addition, the Advisor shall hold quarterly meetings to present highlights of his/her accomplishments in line with the agreed actions as per the work and reporting standards set by MOSPND&V2030.

The quarterly meetings will be chaired by the Permanent Secretary which will be attended by a representative from UNDP. The reports will be shared with UNDP to facilitate any changes that might be required in the course of the assignment. It is the responsibility of the Advisor to ensure the quarterly meetings are held.

IV. Deliverables

The SPDA is expected to deliver the following:

Quarterly reports prepared and presented to the Permanent Secretary and UNDP
Periodic economic outlook scenarios and ad hoc briefs to the Minister and Permanent Secretary on policy, planning and development related matters, based on evidence-based assessments;
Formulated and launched the Second Medium Term Plan of the Vision 20303;
Spearhead the finalization and launch of the National Planning Commission;
Strengthened strategic policy and planning actions at Ministries, key government institutions and county Governments;
Established good working relationships with government institutions by having a communication strategy in place;
Established key linkages with research institutions and development partners to build research skills of the ministry staff;
Set and achieve capacity building goals and indicators, agreed with the staff and the Permanent Secretary and UNDP

V: Qualifications

PhD with an additional 15 years of relevant work experience in social sciences, or public policy or public administration
A minimum of 15 years of work experience in governance and planning policy environment
Substantive and demonstrated ability to coach individuals and groups
Leadership skills
Be an analytic thinker, strategic, able to write policy papers and reports
Good interpersonal skills with people from different backgrounds and institutions
Ability to create and maintain working relationships with development partners
Skills to monitor and evaluate the work of governance and planning ministries
Ability to set priorities and work independently
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Political and diplomatic skills
Ability to interpret trends in governance and developmental reform issues
Experience working in a developing country context, ideally in Africa and. Cultural sensitivity;
Fluency in English

Terms and Conditions

The successful applicant for this job will serve for 18 months subject to satisfactory performance.

Salary

The Salary will be accordance with UNDP scales.

Applicants to submit the following documents

Application letter with copies of certificates, testimonials, and other supporting documents.
Current Curriculum Vitae.
Names of three referees and their contacts.
Day time telephone number.

All Applications should reach the undersigned on or before 27th January, 2012.

To be addressed to:
Permanent Secretary
Ministry of State for Planning, National Development and Vision 2030
P.O Box 30005 – 00100
Nairobi, Kenya.

Or Hand delivered to Treasury Building, 3rd Floor, Room

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Senior Development Policy Advisor (SDPA) Job in Nairobi Kenya - Ministry of State for Planning, National Development and Vision 2030

Government of Kenya

Office of the Prime Minister

Ministry of State for Planning, National Development and Vision 2030

Vacancy: Senior Development Policy Advisor (SDPA)

Ministry of State for Planning, National Development and Vision 2030

Preamble

The Ministry of State for Planning, National Development and Vision 2030 with the Assistance of UNDP under it’s Support to Kenya Vision 2030 Project wishes to recruit an advisor to be located in the Ministry’s headquarters.

Terms of Reference

Position Information:

Title of Position: Senior Development Policy Advisor (SDPA)

Type of Contract: Service Contract

Duration of the assignment: 18 months

Duty station: Nairobi

Supervisors: MoSPND&Vision 2030 – Permanent Secretary and UNDP

Anticipated presence at Office: Full Time

I. Background

Kenya has made tremendous progress since 2003 with the implementation of the Economic Recovery Strategy for Wealth and Employment Creation. The strategy motivated the country to prepare a longer term plan, the Kenya Vision 2030.

The Vision is implemented in phases of 5-years, the first of which is covered by the First Medium Term Plan (MTP) of 2008-2012.

The Vision envisages transforming Kenya into a middle-income economy by 2030.

The Government is in the process of preparing the Second MTP covering the period 2013-2017.

This period is critical especially with the implementation of the new constitution promulgated in August 2010, which entrenches two tier government structures.

To assist the Government develop high level policy and sound develop strategy, the Ministry is putting in place the requisite technical capacity for the necessary policy formulation, analysis, coordination, implementation and monitoring.

In order to have effective leadership in this process, the Government has sought assistance from UNDP for a technical advisory service in the form of a Senior Development Policy Advisor who will be critical in steering the development of medium term strategies and capacities, as well as providing the necessary linkages with the key development partners working with the Government. The period for this assignment will be 18 months.

II. Scope of work

The Senior Development Policy Advisor, who will be based in the MOSPND&V2030 will be tasked primarily with the provision of high-level technical, strategy development and policy support and advice to the Government and other related institutions in the policy formulation, analysis, coordination, implementation and monitoring of the national development agenda including capacity building of staff at both national and county level.

In particular, the Advisor will:

i. Provide technical advice and policy development support to the Government and the three development Pillars in the implementation of Kenya Vision 2030 goals and objectives. Such assistance would center on their timely preparation, monitoring and dissemination of all relevant agreed-upon work plans and benchmarks especially the Second Medium Term Plan of the Vision 2030.

ii. Provide technical support in meeting any planning and development challenges arising in the implementation of the new constitution.

iii. Provide substantive leadership and technical direction in planning linkages between institutions steering the development agenda: namely Office of the President, Office of the Prime Minister, National Economic and Social Council, the Ministry and its Semi-Autonomous Agencies (KIPPRA, NEPAD, KNBS, and NCPD among others).

iv. Lead in the strengthening of the Ministry’s cooperation with Kenya’s international development partners, particularly the UN agencies to ensure more coherent and efficient use of donor funding, ensuring funding from partners is relevant (Vision 2030 aligned), timely in release, and effective in achieving the Government’s development objectives.

v. The Advisor will provide policy and technical advisory support to the Ministry and other line ministries as appropriate in the formulation and preparation of the Second Medium Term Plan of the Kenya Vision 2030 and its implementation and monitoring.

vi. The Advisor will support the ministry in providing building planning capacities of County level and other government institutions, including independent commissions.

vii. The Advisor will help to build the capacity of the planning ministry staff and key ministries through training workshops, seminars and coaching to facilitate the successful launch of the National Planning Authority Framework.

viii. The Advisor will prepare periodic economic outlook scenarios and ad hoc briefs to the Minister and the Permanent Secretary and key Government institutions on policy, planning, implementation and related development matters based on evidence-based assessments and research.

ix. The Advisor, working closely with the ministries, lead government institutions and development partners will support in developing their line of strategic thinking, including helping them build their line strategic capacities in planning matters and providing the requisite leadership in the implementation of agreed plans and flagship programmes/projects.

x. Working closely with relevant Ministries and Agencies, the Advisor will identity and facilitate on a continuing basis, concrete and practical opportunities for cross- fertilization/exchange of ideas with other countries, especially those in South-South Cooperation. He/She will identify time-tested best practices that may benefit Kenya.

III. Reporting and Tracking Progress

The Senior Policy Development Advisor shall present a summary of the initial assessment of the activities to be carried out, including a detailed activity schedule with a time bound implementation plan for the duration of the engagement.

In addition, the Advisor shall hold quarterly meetings to present highlights of his/her accomplishments in line with the agreed actions as per the work and reporting standards set by MOSPND&V2030.

The quarterly meetings will be chaired by the Permanent Secretary which will be attended by a representative from UNDP. The reports will be shared with UNDP to facilitate any changes that might be required in the course of the assignment. It is the responsibility of the Advisor to ensure the quarterly meetings are held.

IV. Deliverables

The SPDA is expected to deliver the following:

Quarterly reports prepared and presented to the Permanent Secretary and UNDP
Periodic economic outlook scenarios and ad hoc briefs to the Minister and Permanent Secretary on policy, planning and development related matters, based on evidence-based assessments;
Formulated and launched the Second Medium Term Plan of the Vision 20303;
Spearhead the finalization and launch of the National Planning Commission;
Strengthened strategic policy and planning actions at Ministries, key government institutions and county Governments;
Established good working relationships with government institutions by having a communication strategy in place;
Established key linkages with research institutions and development partners to build research skills of the ministry staff;
Set and achieve capacity building goals and indicators, agreed with the staff and the Permanent Secretary and UNDP

V: Qualifications

PhD with an additional 15 years of relevant work experience in social sciences, or public policy or public administration
A minimum of 15 years of work experience in governance and planning policy environment
Substantive and demonstrated ability to coach individuals and groups
Leadership skills
Be an analytic thinker, strategic, able to write policy papers and reports
Good interpersonal skills with people from different backgrounds and institutions
Ability to create and maintain working relationships with development partners
Skills to monitor and evaluate the work of governance and planning ministries
Ability to set priorities and work independently
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Political and diplomatic skills
Ability to interpret trends in governance and developmental reform issues
Experience working in a developing country context, ideally in Africa and. Cultural sensitivity;
Fluency in English

Terms and Conditions

The successful applicant for this job will serve for 18 months subject to satisfactory performance.

Salary

The Salary will be accordance with UNDP scales.

Applicants to submit the following documents

Application letter with copies of certificates, testimonials, and other supporting documents.
Current Curriculum Vitae.
Names of three referees and their contacts.
Day time telephone number.

All Applications should reach the undersigned on or before 27th January, 2012.

To be addressed to:
Permanent Secretary
Ministry of State for Planning, National Development and Vision 2030
P.O Box 30005 – 00100
Nairobi, Kenya.

Or Hand delivered to Treasury Building, 3rd Floor, Room

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Senior Development Policy Advisor (SDPA) Job in Nairobi Kenya - Ministry of State for Planning, National Development and Vision 2030

Government of Kenya

Office of the Prime Minister

Ministry of State for Planning, National Development and Vision 2030

Vacancy: Senior Development Policy Advisor (SDPA)

Ministry of State for Planning, National Development and Vision 2030

Preamble

The Ministry of State for Planning, National Development and Vision 2030 with the Assistance of UNDP under it’s Support to Kenya Vision 2030 Project wishes to recruit an advisor to be located in the Ministry’s headquarters.

Terms of Reference

Position Information:

Title of Position: Senior Development Policy Advisor (SDPA)

Type of Contract: Service Contract

Duration of the assignment: 18 months

Duty station: Nairobi

Supervisors: MoSPND&Vision 2030 – Permanent Secretary and UNDP

Anticipated presence at Office: Full Time

I. Background

Kenya has made tremendous progress since 2003 with the implementation of the Economic Recovery Strategy for Wealth and Employment Creation. The strategy motivated the country to prepare a longer term plan, the Kenya Vision 2030.

The Vision is implemented in phases of 5-years, the first of which is covered by the First Medium Term Plan (MTP) of 2008-2012.

The Vision envisages transforming Kenya into a middle-income economy by 2030.

The Government is in the process of preparing the Second MTP covering the period 2013-2017.

This period is critical especially with the implementation of the new constitution promulgated in August 2010, which entrenches two tier government structures.

To assist the Government develop high level policy and sound develop strategy, the Ministry is putting in place the requisite technical capacity for the necessary policy formulation, analysis, coordination, implementation and monitoring.

In order to have effective leadership in this process, the Government has sought assistance from UNDP for a technical advisory service in the form of a Senior Development Policy Advisor who will be critical in steering the development of medium term strategies and capacities, as well as providing the necessary linkages with the key development partners working with the Government. The period for this assignment will be 18 months.

II. Scope of work

The Senior Development Policy Advisor, who will be based in the MOSPND&V2030 will be tasked primarily with the provision of high-level technical, strategy development and policy support and advice to the Government and other related institutions in the policy formulation, analysis, coordination, implementation and monitoring of the national development agenda including capacity building of staff at both national and county level.

In particular, the Advisor will:

i. Provide technical advice and policy development support to the Government and the three development Pillars in the implementation of Kenya Vision 2030 goals and objectives. Such assistance would center on their timely preparation, monitoring and dissemination of all relevant agreed-upon work plans and benchmarks especially the Second Medium Term Plan of the Vision 2030.

ii. Provide technical support in meeting any planning and development challenges arising in the implementation of the new constitution.

iii. Provide substantive leadership and technical direction in planning linkages between institutions steering the development agenda: namely Office of the President, Office of the Prime Minister, National Economic and Social Council, the Ministry and its Semi-Autonomous Agencies (KIPPRA, NEPAD, KNBS, and NCPD among others).

iv. Lead in the strengthening of the Ministry’s cooperation with Kenya’s international development partners, particularly the UN agencies to ensure more coherent and efficient use of donor funding, ensuring funding from partners is relevant (Vision 2030 aligned), timely in release, and effective in achieving the Government’s development objectives.

v. The Advisor will provide policy and technical advisory support to the Ministry and other line ministries as appropriate in the formulation and preparation of the Second Medium Term Plan of the Kenya Vision 2030 and its implementation and monitoring.

vi. The Advisor will support the ministry in providing building planning capacities of County level and other government institutions, including independent commissions.

vii. The Advisor will help to build the capacity of the planning ministry staff and key ministries through training workshops, seminars and coaching to facilitate the successful launch of the National Planning Authority Framework.

viii. The Advisor will prepare periodic economic outlook scenarios and ad hoc briefs to the Minister and the Permanent Secretary and key Government institutions on policy, planning, implementation and related development matters based on evidence-based assessments and research.

ix. The Advisor, working closely with the ministries, lead government institutions and development partners will support in developing their line of strategic thinking, including helping them build their line strategic capacities in planning matters and providing the requisite leadership in the implementation of agreed plans and flagship programmes/projects.

x. Working closely with relevant Ministries and Agencies, the Advisor will identity and facilitate on a continuing basis, concrete and practical opportunities for cross- fertilization/exchange of ideas with other countries, especially those in South-South Cooperation. He/She will identify time-tested best practices that may benefit Kenya.

III. Reporting and Tracking Progress

The Senior Policy Development Advisor shall present a summary of the initial assessment of the activities to be carried out, including a detailed activity schedule with a time bound implementation plan for the duration of the engagement.

In addition, the Advisor shall hold quarterly meetings to present highlights of his/her accomplishments in line with the agreed actions as per the work and reporting standards set by MOSPND&V2030.

The quarterly meetings will be chaired by the Permanent Secretary which will be attended by a representative from UNDP. The reports will be shared with UNDP to facilitate any changes that might be required in the course of the assignment. It is the responsibility of the Advisor to ensure the quarterly meetings are held.

IV. Deliverables

The SPDA is expected to deliver the following:

Quarterly reports prepared and presented to the Permanent Secretary and UNDP
Periodic economic outlook scenarios and ad hoc briefs to the Minister and Permanent Secretary on policy, planning and development related matters, based on evidence-based assessments;
Formulated and launched the Second Medium Term Plan of the Vision 20303;
Spearhead the finalization and launch of the National Planning Commission;
Strengthened strategic policy and planning actions at Ministries, key government institutions and county Governments;
Established good working relationships with government institutions by having a communication strategy in place;
Established key linkages with research institutions and development partners to build research skills of the ministry staff;
Set and achieve capacity building goals and indicators, agreed with the staff and the Permanent Secretary and UNDP

V: Qualifications

PhD with an additional 15 years of relevant work experience in social sciences, or public policy or public administration
A minimum of 15 years of work experience in governance and planning policy environment
Substantive and demonstrated ability to coach individuals and groups
Leadership skills
Be an analytic thinker, strategic, able to write policy papers and reports
Good interpersonal skills with people from different backgrounds and institutions
Ability to create and maintain working relationships with development partners
Skills to monitor and evaluate the work of governance and planning ministries
Ability to set priorities and work independently
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Political and diplomatic skills
Ability to interpret trends in governance and developmental reform issues
Experience working in a developing country context, ideally in Africa and. Cultural sensitivity;
Fluency in English

Terms and Conditions

The successful applicant for this job will serve for 18 months subject to satisfactory performance.

Salary

The Salary will be accordance with UNDP scales.

Applicants to submit the following documents

Application letter with copies of certificates, testimonials, and other supporting documents.
Current Curriculum Vitae.
Names of three referees and their contacts.
Day time telephone number.

All Applications should reach the undersigned on or before 27th January, 2012.

To be addressed to:
Permanent Secretary
Ministry of State for Planning, National Development and Vision 2030
P.O Box 30005 – 00100
Nairobi, Kenya.

Or Hand delivered to Treasury Building, 3rd Floor, Room

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Senior Development Policy Advisor (SDPA) Job in Nairobi Kenya - Ministry of State for Planning, National Development and Vision 2030

Government of Kenya

Office of the Prime Minister

Ministry of State for Planning, National Development and Vision 2030

Vacancy: Senior Development Policy Advisor (SDPA)

Ministry of State for Planning, National Development and Vision 2030

Preamble

The Ministry of State for Planning, National Development and Vision 2030 with the Assistance of UNDP under it’s Support to Kenya Vision 2030 Project wishes to recruit an advisor to be located in the Ministry’s headquarters.

Terms of Reference

Position Information:

Title of Position: Senior Development Policy Advisor (SDPA)

Type of Contract: Service Contract

Duration of the assignment: 18 months

Duty station: Nairobi

Supervisors: MoSPND&Vision 2030 – Permanent Secretary and UNDP

Anticipated presence at Office: Full Time

I. Background

Kenya has made tremendous progress since 2003 with the implementation of the Economic Recovery Strategy for Wealth and Employment Creation. The strategy motivated the country to prepare a longer term plan, the Kenya Vision 2030.

The Vision is implemented in phases of 5-years, the first of which is covered by the First Medium Term Plan (MTP) of 2008-2012.

The Vision envisages transforming Kenya into a middle-income economy by 2030.

The Government is in the process of preparing the Second MTP covering the period 2013-2017.

This period is critical especially with the implementation of the new constitution promulgated in August 2010, which entrenches two tier government structures.

To assist the Government develop high level policy and sound develop strategy, the Ministry is putting in place the requisite technical capacity for the necessary policy formulation, analysis, coordination, implementation and monitoring.

In order to have effective leadership in this process, the Government has sought assistance from UNDP for a technical advisory service in the form of a Senior Development Policy Advisor who will be critical in steering the development of medium term strategies and capacities, as well as providing the necessary linkages with the key development partners working with the Government. The period for this assignment will be 18 months.

II. Scope of work

The Senior Development Policy Advisor, who will be based in the MOSPND&V2030 will be tasked primarily with the provision of high-level technical, strategy development and policy support and advice to the Government and other related institutions in the policy formulation, analysis, coordination, implementation and monitoring of the national development agenda including capacity building of staff at both national and county level.

In particular, the Advisor will:

i. Provide technical advice and policy development support to the Government and the three development Pillars in the implementation of Kenya Vision 2030 goals and objectives. Such assistance would center on their timely preparation, monitoring and dissemination of all relevant agreed-upon work plans and benchmarks especially the Second Medium Term Plan of the Vision 2030.

ii. Provide technical support in meeting any planning and development challenges arising in the implementation of the new constitution.

iii. Provide substantive leadership and technical direction in planning linkages between institutions steering the development agenda: namely Office of the President, Office of the Prime Minister, National Economic and Social Council, the Ministry and its Semi-Autonomous Agencies (KIPPRA, NEPAD, KNBS, and NCPD among others).

iv. Lead in the strengthening of the Ministry’s cooperation with Kenya’s international development partners, particularly the UN agencies to ensure more coherent and efficient use of donor funding, ensuring funding from partners is relevant (Vision 2030 aligned), timely in release, and effective in achieving the Government’s development objectives.

v. The Advisor will provide policy and technical advisory support to the Ministry and other line ministries as appropriate in the formulation and preparation of the Second Medium Term Plan of the Kenya Vision 2030 and its implementation and monitoring.

vi. The Advisor will support the ministry in providing building planning capacities of County level and other government institutions, including independent commissions.

vii. The Advisor will help to build the capacity of the planning ministry staff and key ministries through training workshops, seminars and coaching to facilitate the successful launch of the National Planning Authority Framework.

viii. The Advisor will prepare periodic economic outlook scenarios and ad hoc briefs to the Minister and the Permanent Secretary and key Government institutions on policy, planning, implementation and related development matters based on evidence-based assessments and research.

ix. The Advisor, working closely with the ministries, lead government institutions and development partners will support in developing their line of strategic thinking, including helping them build their line strategic capacities in planning matters and providing the requisite leadership in the implementation of agreed plans and flagship programmes/projects.

x. Working closely with relevant Ministries and Agencies, the Advisor will identity and facilitate on a continuing basis, concrete and practical opportunities for cross- fertilization/exchange of ideas with other countries, especially those in South-South Cooperation. He/She will identify time-tested best practices that may benefit Kenya.

III. Reporting and Tracking Progress

The Senior Policy Development Advisor shall present a summary of the initial assessment of the activities to be carried out, including a detailed activity schedule with a time bound implementation plan for the duration of the engagement.

In addition, the Advisor shall hold quarterly meetings to present highlights of his/her accomplishments in line with the agreed actions as per the work and reporting standards set by MOSPND&V2030.

The quarterly meetings will be chaired by the Permanent Secretary which will be attended by a representative from UNDP. The reports will be shared with UNDP to facilitate any changes that might be required in the course of the assignment. It is the responsibility of the Advisor to ensure the quarterly meetings are held.

IV. Deliverables

The SPDA is expected to deliver the following:

Quarterly reports prepared and presented to the Permanent Secretary and UNDP
Periodic economic outlook scenarios and ad hoc briefs to the Minister and Permanent Secretary on policy, planning and development related matters, based on evidence-based assessments;
Formulated and launched the Second Medium Term Plan of the Vision 20303;
Spearhead the finalization and launch of the National Planning Commission;
Strengthened strategic policy and planning actions at Ministries, key government institutions and county Governments;
Established good working relationships with government institutions by having a communication strategy in place;
Established key linkages with research institutions and development partners to build research skills of the ministry staff;
Set and achieve capacity building goals and indicators, agreed with the staff and the Permanent Secretary and UNDP

V: Qualifications

PhD with an additional 15 years of relevant work experience in social sciences, or public policy or public administration
A minimum of 15 years of work experience in governance and planning policy environment
Substantive and demonstrated ability to coach individuals and groups
Leadership skills
Be an analytic thinker, strategic, able to write policy papers and reports
Good interpersonal skills with people from different backgrounds and institutions
Ability to create and maintain working relationships with development partners
Skills to monitor and evaluate the work of governance and planning ministries
Ability to set priorities and work independently
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Political and diplomatic skills
Ability to interpret trends in governance and developmental reform issues
Experience working in a developing country context, ideally in Africa and. Cultural sensitivity;
Fluency in English

Terms and Conditions

The successful applicant for this job will serve for 18 months subject to satisfactory performance.

Salary

The Salary will be accordance with UNDP scales.

Applicants to submit the following documents

Application letter with copies of certificates, testimonials, and other supporting documents.
Current Curriculum Vitae.
Names of three referees and their contacts.
Day time telephone number.

All Applications should reach the undersigned on or before 27th January, 2012.

To be addressed to:
Permanent Secretary
Ministry of State for Planning, National Development and Vision 2030
P.O Box 30005 – 00100
Nairobi, Kenya.

Or Hand delivered to Treasury Building, 3rd Floor, Room

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Senior Development Policy Advisor (SDPA) Job in Nairobi Kenya - Ministry of State for Planning, National Development and Vision 2030

Government of Kenya

Office of the Prime Minister

Ministry of State for Planning, National Development and Vision 2030

Vacancy: Senior Development Policy Advisor (SDPA)

Ministry of State for Planning, National Development and Vision 2030

Preamble

The Ministry of State for Planning, National Development and Vision 2030 with the Assistance of UNDP under it’s Support to Kenya Vision 2030 Project wishes to recruit an advisor to be located in the Ministry’s headquarters.

Terms of Reference

Position Information:

Title of Position: Senior Development Policy Advisor (SDPA)

Type of Contract: Service Contract

Duration of the assignment: 18 months

Duty station: Nairobi

Supervisors: MoSPND&Vision 2030 – Permanent Secretary and UNDP

Anticipated presence at Office: Full Time

I. Background

Kenya has made tremendous progress since 2003 with the implementation of the Economic Recovery Strategy for Wealth and Employment Creation. The strategy motivated the country to prepare a longer term plan, the Kenya Vision 2030.

The Vision is implemented in phases of 5-years, the first of which is covered by the First Medium Term Plan (MTP) of 2008-2012.

The Vision envisages transforming Kenya into a middle-income economy by 2030.

The Government is in the process of preparing the Second MTP covering the period 2013-2017.

This period is critical especially with the implementation of the new constitution promulgated in August 2010, which entrenches two tier government structures.

To assist the Government develop high level policy and sound develop strategy, the Ministry is putting in place the requisite technical capacity for the necessary policy formulation, analysis, coordination, implementation and monitoring.

In order to have effective leadership in this process, the Government has sought assistance from UNDP for a technical advisory service in the form of a Senior Development Policy Advisor who will be critical in steering the development of medium term strategies and capacities, as well as providing the necessary linkages with the key development partners working with the Government. The period for this assignment will be 18 months.

II. Scope of work

The Senior Development Policy Advisor, who will be based in the MOSPND&V2030 will be tasked primarily with the provision of high-level technical, strategy development and policy support and advice to the Government and other related institutions in the policy formulation, analysis, coordination, implementation and monitoring of the national development agenda including capacity building of staff at both national and county level.

In particular, the Advisor will:

i. Provide technical advice and policy development support to the Government and the three development Pillars in the implementation of Kenya Vision 2030 goals and objectives. Such assistance would center on their timely preparation, monitoring and dissemination of all relevant agreed-upon work plans and benchmarks especially the Second Medium Term Plan of the Vision 2030.

ii. Provide technical support in meeting any planning and development challenges arising in the implementation of the new constitution.

iii. Provide substantive leadership and technical direction in planning linkages between institutions steering the development agenda: namely Office of the President, Office of the Prime Minister, National Economic and Social Council, the Ministry and its Semi-Autonomous Agencies (KIPPRA, NEPAD, KNBS, and NCPD among others).

iv. Lead in the strengthening of the Ministry’s cooperation with Kenya’s international development partners, particularly the UN agencies to ensure more coherent and efficient use of donor funding, ensuring funding from partners is relevant (Vision 2030 aligned), timely in release, and effective in achieving the Government’s development objectives.

v. The Advisor will provide policy and technical advisory support to the Ministry and other line ministries as appropriate in the formulation and preparation of the Second Medium Term Plan of the Kenya Vision 2030 and its implementation and monitoring.

vi. The Advisor will support the ministry in providing building planning capacities of County level and other government institutions, including independent commissions.

vii. The Advisor will help to build the capacity of the planning ministry staff and key ministries through training workshops, seminars and coaching to facilitate the successful launch of the National Planning Authority Framework.

viii. The Advisor will prepare periodic economic outlook scenarios and ad hoc briefs to the Minister and the Permanent Secretary and key Government institutions on policy, planning, implementation and related development matters based on evidence-based assessments and research.

ix. The Advisor, working closely with the ministries, lead government institutions and development partners will support in developing their line of strategic thinking, including helping them build their line strategic capacities in planning matters and providing the requisite leadership in the implementation of agreed plans and flagship programmes/projects.

x. Working closely with relevant Ministries and Agencies, the Advisor will identity and facilitate on a continuing basis, concrete and practical opportunities for cross- fertilization/exchange of ideas with other countries, especially those in South-South Cooperation. He/She will identify time-tested best practices that may benefit Kenya.

III. Reporting and Tracking Progress

The Senior Policy Development Advisor shall present a summary of the initial assessment of the activities to be carried out, including a detailed activity schedule with a time bound implementation plan for the duration of the engagement.

In addition, the Advisor shall hold quarterly meetings to present highlights of his/her accomplishments in line with the agreed actions as per the work and reporting standards set by MOSPND&V2030.

The quarterly meetings will be chaired by the Permanent Secretary which will be attended by a representative from UNDP. The reports will be shared with UNDP to facilitate any changes that might be required in the course of the assignment. It is the responsibility of the Advisor to ensure the quarterly meetings are held.

IV. Deliverables

The SPDA is expected to deliver the following:

Quarterly reports prepared and presented to the Permanent Secretary and UNDP
Periodic economic outlook scenarios and ad hoc briefs to the Minister and Permanent Secretary on policy, planning and development related matters, based on evidence-based assessments;
Formulated and launched the Second Medium Term Plan of the Vision 20303;
Spearhead the finalization and launch of the National Planning Commission;
Strengthened strategic policy and planning actions at Ministries, key government institutions and county Governments;
Established good working relationships with government institutions by having a communication strategy in place;
Established key linkages with research institutions and development partners to build research skills of the ministry staff;
Set and achieve capacity building goals and indicators, agreed with the staff and the Permanent Secretary and UNDP

V: Qualifications

PhD with an additional 15 years of relevant work experience in social sciences, or public policy or public administration
A minimum of 15 years of work experience in governance and planning policy environment
Substantive and demonstrated ability to coach individuals and groups
Leadership skills
Be an analytic thinker, strategic, able to write policy papers and reports
Good interpersonal skills with people from different backgrounds and institutions
Ability to create and maintain working relationships with development partners
Skills to monitor and evaluate the work of governance and planning ministries
Ability to set priorities and work independently
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Political and diplomatic skills
Ability to interpret trends in governance and developmental reform issues
Experience working in a developing country context, ideally in Africa and. Cultural sensitivity;
Fluency in English

Terms and Conditions

The successful applicant for this job will serve for 18 months subject to satisfactory performance.

Salary

The Salary will be accordance with UNDP scales.

Applicants to submit the following documents

Application letter with copies of certificates, testimonials, and other supporting documents.
Current Curriculum Vitae.
Names of three referees and their contacts.
Day time telephone number.

All Applications should reach the undersigned on or before 27th January, 2012.

To be addressed to:
Permanent Secretary
Ministry of State for Planning, National Development and Vision 2030
P.O Box 30005 – 00100
Nairobi, Kenya.

Or Hand delivered to Treasury Building, 3rd Floor, Room

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Expression of Interest to Develop Maseno University Master Plan

Background

Maseno University was initially established in 1990 as a Constituent College of Moi University and became a full-fledged University eleven years later in February 2001. The University has since evolved into a recognized institution within the region and beyond.

Maseno University is located 30km West of Kisumu City in Maseno Township (along the Kisumu-Busia highway) and which is the major urban centre within Maseno Division. It lies at the borders of Kisumu and Vihiga counties serving a wide and diverse population. The township has grown rapidly since the establishment of Maseno University College.

The changes that have been taking place at Maseno University have accelerated in the last few years. This has been as a result of increase in the number of academic programmes with subsequent rise in the number of students.

These numbers are projected to rise to over 16,000 students in the next five years with a commensurate rise in the number of staff. This will lead to pressure on the existing facilities within the institution and the neighbouring environment.

It is necessary that for continued growth of the University, there must be an instrument in place that will act as a guide to ensure systematic development without conflict on uses and creating an institution that works as a functional unit.

It has therefore become necessary to develop a Maseno University Master Plan which will give a general framework for the layout of physical development of the University while enabling the institution translate its strategies into functional spatial development.

Scope

The Maseno University Master Plan (MSUMP) will inter alia address the following matters:

Planned growth of physical infrastructure and land use taking into account the planned programs;
Comprehensive analysis of infrastructure: Transport networks, water, sanitation, communication and environmental systems;
Comprehensive analysis of superstructure: Linkages between the faculties and spatial functionality, density of development and aesthetic considerations;
Relationship with the planned and anticipated growth of Maseno Township; and
Prepare designs that take into cognizance the land limitations and technology development.

Invitation for Expression of Interest (EOI)

The University invites Expression of Interest from qualified, competent and registered firms forming a consortium including the following disciplines:

Land Use Planning;
Landscape Architecture;
Economics;
Sociology;
Land Survey and
Environmental Design and Management.

Interested qualified consortia comprising of the above disciplines are invited to apply for shortlisting/prequalification.

The bid should indicate the individual consultancy firms forming the consortium and their respective areas of competency, qualifications and experience by submitting the following documents/information as a mandatory requirement:

Company Profile including certified copy of Certificate of Incorporation;
Certified copy of Certificate of Registration by a recognized professional body;
Current certificates of Tax Compliance from Kenya Revenue Authority;
Current Practicing License and Letter of Good Standing for the lead persons in the consortium from the respective recognized professional body;
Experience in related assignments supported by Completion Certificate and/ or Letter of Reference;
Audited financial reports for the last three years and
A brief description of how the consortium intends to carry out the assignment.

Interested firms will be given additional information, and be allowed to visit the University on request.

The complete Expression of Interest documents should be submitted in plain sealed envelopes bearing no identification of the Tenderer and clearly marked as “Expression of Interest for Consultancy Services for the Maseno University Master Plan”, and addressed to:

The Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Administration and Finance)
Maseno University
Private Bag, Maseno 40105

The Expression of Interest documents should reach the University on or before 26th January 2012 at 12 noon. The bids will be opened immediately thereafter in the presence of the firms’ representatives who choose to attend the session.

Only qualified firms will proceed to the next stage of Request for Proposal.

Our website: www.maseno.ac.ke

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Expression of Interest to Develop Maseno University Master Plan

Background

Maseno University was initially established in 1990 as a Constituent College of Moi University and became a full-fledged University eleven years later in February 2001. The University has since evolved into a recognized institution within the region and beyond.

Maseno University is located 30km West of Kisumu City in Maseno Township (along the Kisumu-Busia highway) and which is the major urban centre within Maseno Division. It lies at the borders of Kisumu and Vihiga counties serving a wide and diverse population. The township has grown rapidly since the establishment of Maseno University College.

The changes that have been taking place at Maseno University have accelerated in the last few years. This has been as a result of increase in the number of academic programmes with subsequent rise in the number of students.

These numbers are projected to rise to over 16,000 students in the next five years with a commensurate rise in the number of staff. This will lead to pressure on the existing facilities within the institution and the neighbouring environment.

It is necessary that for continued growth of the University, there must be an instrument in place that will act as a guide to ensure systematic development without conflict on uses and creating an institution that works as a functional unit.

It has therefore become necessary to develop a Maseno University Master Plan which will give a general framework for the layout of physical development of the University while enabling the institution translate its strategies into functional spatial development.

Scope

The Maseno University Master Plan (MSUMP) will inter alia address the following matters:

Planned growth of physical infrastructure and land use taking into account the planned programs;
Comprehensive analysis of infrastructure: Transport networks, water, sanitation, communication and environmental systems;
Comprehensive analysis of superstructure: Linkages between the faculties and spatial functionality, density of development and aesthetic considerations;
Relationship with the planned and anticipated growth of Maseno Township; and
Prepare designs that take into cognizance the land limitations and technology development.

Invitation for Expression of Interest (EOI)

The University invites Expression of Interest from qualified, competent and registered firms forming a consortium including the following disciplines:

Land Use Planning;
Landscape Architecture;
Economics;
Sociology;
Land Survey and
Environmental Design and Management.

Interested qualified consortia comprising of the above disciplines are invited to apply for shortlisting/prequalification.

The bid should indicate the individual consultancy firms forming the consortium and their respective areas of competency, qualifications and experience by submitting the following documents/information as a mandatory requirement:

Company Profile including certified copy of Certificate of Incorporation;
Certified copy of Certificate of Registration by a recognized professional body;
Current certificates of Tax Compliance from Kenya Revenue Authority;
Current Practicing License and Letter of Good Standing for the lead persons in the consortium from the respective recognized professional body;
Experience in related assignments supported by Completion Certificate and/ or Letter of Reference;
Audited financial reports for the last three years and
A brief description of how the consortium intends to carry out the assignment.

Interested firms will be given additional information, and be allowed to visit the University on request.

The complete Expression of Interest documents should be submitted in plain sealed envelopes bearing no identification of the Tenderer and clearly marked as “Expression of Interest for Consultancy Services for the Maseno University Master Plan”, and addressed to:

The Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Administration and Finance)
Maseno University
Private Bag, Maseno 40105

The Expression of Interest documents should reach the University on or before 26th January 2012 at 12 noon. The bids will be opened immediately thereafter in the presence of the firms’ representatives who choose to attend the session.

Only qualified firms will proceed to the next stage of Request for Proposal.

Our website: www.maseno.ac.ke

Read more »

Expression of Interest to Develop Maseno University Master Plan

Background

Maseno University was initially established in 1990 as a Constituent College of Moi University and became a full-fledged University eleven years later in February 2001. The University has since evolved into a recognized institution within the region and beyond.

Maseno University is located 30km West of Kisumu City in Maseno Township (along the Kisumu-Busia highway) and which is the major urban centre within Maseno Division. It lies at the borders of Kisumu and Vihiga counties serving a wide and diverse population. The township has grown rapidly since the establishment of Maseno University College.

The changes that have been taking place at Maseno University have accelerated in the last few years. This has been as a result of increase in the number of academic programmes with subsequent rise in the number of students.

These numbers are projected to rise to over 16,000 students in the next five years with a commensurate rise in the number of staff. This will lead to pressure on the existing facilities within the institution and the neighbouring environment.

It is necessary that for continued growth of the University, there must be an instrument in place that will act as a guide to ensure systematic development without conflict on uses and creating an institution that works as a functional unit.

It has therefore become necessary to develop a Maseno University Master Plan which will give a general framework for the layout of physical development of the University while enabling the institution translate its strategies into functional spatial development.

Scope

The Maseno University Master Plan (MSUMP) will inter alia address the following matters:

Planned growth of physical infrastructure and land use taking into account the planned programs;
Comprehensive analysis of infrastructure: Transport networks, water, sanitation, communication and environmental systems;
Comprehensive analysis of superstructure: Linkages between the faculties and spatial functionality, density of development and aesthetic considerations;
Relationship with the planned and anticipated growth of Maseno Township; and
Prepare designs that take into cognizance the land limitations and technology development.

Invitation for Expression of Interest (EOI)

The University invites Expression of Interest from qualified, competent and registered firms forming a consortium including the following disciplines:

Land Use Planning;
Landscape Architecture;
Economics;
Sociology;
Land Survey and
Environmental Design and Management.

Interested qualified consortia comprising of the above disciplines are invited to apply for shortlisting/prequalification.

The bid should indicate the individual consultancy firms forming the consortium and their respective areas of competency, qualifications and experience by submitting the following documents/information as a mandatory requirement:

Company Profile including certified copy of Certificate of Incorporation;
Certified copy of Certificate of Registration by a recognized professional body;
Current certificates of Tax Compliance from Kenya Revenue Authority;
Current Practicing License and Letter of Good Standing for the lead persons in the consortium from the respective recognized professional body;
Experience in related assignments supported by Completion Certificate and/ or Letter of Reference;
Audited financial reports for the last three years and
A brief description of how the consortium intends to carry out the assignment.

Interested firms will be given additional information, and be allowed to visit the University on request.

The complete Expression of Interest documents should be submitted in plain sealed envelopes bearing no identification of the Tenderer and clearly marked as “Expression of Interest for Consultancy Services for the Maseno University Master Plan”, and addressed to:

The Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Administration and Finance)
Maseno University
Private Bag, Maseno 40105

The Expression of Interest documents should reach the University on or before 26th January 2012 at 12 noon. The bids will be opened immediately thereafter in the presence of the firms’ representatives who choose to attend the session.

Only qualified firms will proceed to the next stage of Request for Proposal.

Our website: www.maseno.ac.ke

Read more »

Expression of Interest to Develop Maseno University Master Plan

Background

Maseno University was initially established in 1990 as a Constituent College of Moi University and became a full-fledged University eleven years later in February 2001. The University has since evolved into a recognized institution within the region and beyond.

Maseno University is located 30km West of Kisumu City in Maseno Township (along the Kisumu-Busia highway) and which is the major urban centre within Maseno Division. It lies at the borders of Kisumu and Vihiga counties serving a wide and diverse population. The township has grown rapidly since the establishment of Maseno University College.

The changes that have been taking place at Maseno University have accelerated in the last few years. This has been as a result of increase in the number of academic programmes with subsequent rise in the number of students.

These numbers are projected to rise to over 16,000 students in the next five years with a commensurate rise in the number of staff. This will lead to pressure on the existing facilities within the institution and the neighbouring environment.

It is necessary that for continued growth of the University, there must be an instrument in place that will act as a guide to ensure systematic development without conflict on uses and creating an institution that works as a functional unit.

It has therefore become necessary to develop a Maseno University Master Plan which will give a general framework for the layout of physical development of the University while enabling the institution translate its strategies into functional spatial development.

Scope

The Maseno University Master Plan (MSUMP) will inter alia address the following matters:

Planned growth of physical infrastructure and land use taking into account the planned programs;
Comprehensive analysis of infrastructure: Transport networks, water, sanitation, communication and environmental systems;
Comprehensive analysis of superstructure: Linkages between the faculties and spatial functionality, density of development and aesthetic considerations;
Relationship with the planned and anticipated growth of Maseno Township; and
Prepare designs that take into cognizance the land limitations and technology development.

Invitation for Expression of Interest (EOI)

The University invites Expression of Interest from qualified, competent and registered firms forming a consortium including the following disciplines:

Land Use Planning;
Landscape Architecture;
Economics;
Sociology;
Land Survey and
Environmental Design and Management.

Interested qualified consortia comprising of the above disciplines are invited to apply for shortlisting/prequalification.

The bid should indicate the individual consultancy firms forming the consortium and their respective areas of competency, qualifications and experience by submitting the following documents/information as a mandatory requirement:

Company Profile including certified copy of Certificate of Incorporation;
Certified copy of Certificate of Registration by a recognized professional body;
Current certificates of Tax Compliance from Kenya Revenue Authority;
Current Practicing License and Letter of Good Standing for the lead persons in the consortium from the respective recognized professional body;
Experience in related assignments supported by Completion Certificate and/ or Letter of Reference;
Audited financial reports for the last three years and
A brief description of how the consortium intends to carry out the assignment.

Interested firms will be given additional information, and be allowed to visit the University on request.

The complete Expression of Interest documents should be submitted in plain sealed envelopes bearing no identification of the Tenderer and clearly marked as “Expression of Interest for Consultancy Services for the Maseno University Master Plan”, and addressed to:

The Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Administration and Finance)
Maseno University
Private Bag, Maseno 40105

The Expression of Interest documents should reach the University on or before 26th January 2012 at 12 noon. The bids will be opened immediately thereafter in the presence of the firms’ representatives who choose to attend the session.

Only qualified firms will proceed to the next stage of Request for Proposal.

Our website: www.maseno.ac.ke

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