Legislative Drafter vacancy

Legislative Drafter vacancy
The Commonwealth Nairobi
Job description
The purpose of this project is to strengthen the capacity of the Attorney General's Office and the Kenya Law Reform Commission with regard to drafting legislation required to implement the provisions of the new constitution of the Republic of Kenya.
The expert will work closely with the Office of the Attorney-General, the Kenya Law Reform Commission and the in-house drafters in both offices to harmonize existing laws with the new constitution and strengthen drafting capacity within Kenya. 
In collaboration with the in-house drafters, the expert will be expected to undertake:

• Draft amendments to existing laws in order to harmonize laws with the new constitution
  
• Undertake assessment of drafting capacity within the Attorney General’s Office, the Law Reform Commission and other relevant agencies and make recommendations for long term sustainable measures to address gaps
  
• Develop and implement training and mentoring programme for drafters in AGO and LRC and other relevant agencies
  
• Advise Government Ministries and departments on legislative and other legal matters within their area of expertise
  
• Assist in research on technical matters that need further investigation
  

The expert will be based in Nairobi but may be required to travel to other towns for purposes of briefing government officials and participating in stakeholder consultative fora on the legislation being developed or to conduct training of local government drafters.
Outputs (Deliverables)

• Laws and regulations necessary to comply with the constitution and international obligations drafted;
  
• Staff of the Attorney General’s Office, Law Reform Commission and other relevant agencies trained in legislative drafting;
  
• Government Ministries and Departments better advised with regard to legislation in specialised fields.
  

Transfer of Expertise
The Commonwealth Secretariat attaches particular importance to transfer of expertise and knowledge to counterparts. Experts appointed will be expected to share their skills and experience with staff of the Attorney General’s Office and Kenya Law Reform Commission.  
Desired Skills and Experience
The expert should have:

• At least 15 years’ experience in legislative drafting acquired within commonwealth jurisdictions, particularly in constitutional matters.
  
• Experience in providing professional advice concerning legislative drafting on constitutional, human rights or other public law issues, at senior level.
  
• Experience in development and delivery of capacity building programmes and mentoring in the field of legislative drafting.
  
• Strong communication, writing and IT skills.
  
• Ability to establish priorities, and to plan, coordinate and monitor own work.
  
• Good inter-personal skills, ability to work in a consultative and collaborative manner.
  
• Ability to establish and maintain effective partnerships and working relationships in a political environment.
  
• Demonstrate leadership in drafting matter
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Co-operative Bank of Kenya vacancies

1. Projects Manager 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.
We are looking for dynamic, creative and self-oriented professionals to fill the following positions: 
Projects Manager
The successful person will head the Projects unit reporting to the Head Property & Supplies Management Department.
Job Summary:
The role holder will prepare bills of quantities for the bank’s projects and advise the department on the cost estimates for the designed projects for the Bank.  
Main Duties:

• Make budgetary recommendations for construction, refurbishment or leasing of premises
  
• Develop cost estimates for the upcoming bank  projects
  
• Prepare contractual documents for the various projects as guided by the Architects and Quantity Surveyors Act (Chapter 525).
  
• Manage tender specifications
  
• Prepare blank bills of quantities for tendering which will be given to the contractors for tenders
  
• Prepare analysis of the tenders after opening of the tender documents i.e. for the projects which are handled in house where no external Quantity Surveyor is involved.
  
• Review bills of quantities prepared by the consultants for projects which are being supervised by external consultants to ensure they are cost effective for the bank
  
• Carry out financial appraisal of projects on regular 
  
• Advise on post project financial queries
  
• Prepare valuation reports for projects
  
• Carry out site re-measurements to reconfirm the actual financial positions for a project 
  
• Control Capital Expenditure for projects ensuring that they are within agreed budget
  
• Develop renovation costs
  
• Develop annual and half yearly capital budgets in respect to construction projects
  

Job specification: 
The incumbent will be required to possess the following qualifications, attributes and skills:

• A Degree in Building Economics / Civil Engineering / Quantity Survey
  
• At least 5 years experience in general property management.
  
• Prior experience in construction/project management
  
• Knowledge of Health and Safety regulations as stipulated in the Law.
  
• Good understanding of the contract law, land law and arbitration related to building construction.
  
• Good understanding of project analysis and viability
  
• Travelling to distant branches when required ( Must  have a  valid  driving  licence )
  

Potential extended working hours to ensure jobs get completed on schedule and to specification

Please quote this reference on your application and on the envelope: QS/1/HRD/2014.
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 by 17th September 2014.
We are an equal opportunity employer.    
Only the short listed candidates will be contacted.
The Director
Human Resources Division
Co-operative Bank of Kenya Ltd.
P.O. Box 48231-00100

NAIROBI

2. Electrical Engineer 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.
We are looking for dynamic, creative and self-oriented professionals to fill the following positions: 
Electrical Engineer
The successful person will be reporting to the Manager - Facilities & Contracts Unit.
Job Summary:
The role holder will ensure proper and cost effective maintenance of serviceable items i.e. air conditioners, electrical faults, structured cablings and other bank equipments.
Main Duties:

• Receive, assess and analyse repairs requested by internal customers and decide on whether it is economical to carry out the repair and if so propose the best repair method.
  
• Prepare bills of quantities for new and refurbished branches to include intruder alarm, CCTV, internal and fascia signage.
  
• Prepare bills of quantities for ATM sites to include electrical, structured cabling and intruder alarm works.
  
• To oversee access control systems in the Bank, all aspects of design and tendering for new installations and maintenance of existing
  
• Prepare repair specifications, select suitable contractors to carry out the works and prepare maintenance tender documents.
  
• Inspect repairs/new installation works and ensure that they are up to date and to specifications.
  
• Mimimise unpredicted breakdowns by scheduling, planning and coordinating routine and preventive maintenance of machinery and equipment.
  
• Assess and analyse repair and breakdown costs and recommend for equipment upgrading or replacement.
  
• Prepare bills of quantities and tender specification as may be required in relation to constructions.
  
• Maintain proper operation of all electrical works and breakdown records
  
• Verify and forward job cards and invoices to Finance for payment
  
• Prepare reports on various inspections 
  
• Carry out regular inspections to improve ventilations in the bank premises
  
• Develop briefs for constructions/alterations and refurbishment works on bank’s premises
  
• Provide building/support services to other branches/head office departments and supervise
  
• Ensure that up-to-date records are maintained for premises and equipments.
  
• Ensure health and safety regulations are followed as stipulated by Law.
  
• Financial appraisal of projects on electrical lines and advise on post project queries
  
• Prepare of interim Valuation Reports
  
• Prepare schedule of Dilapidations
  
• Control Capital Expenditure for projects and maintain renovation costs
  
• Ensure effective implementation of ongoing and new initiatives.
  

Job specification: 
The incumbent will be required to possess the following qualifications, attributes and skills:

• Qualifications in any of these fields: Diploma in Electrical Engineering/Mechanical Engineering. 
  
• At least 5 years experience in general property management.
  
• Prior experience in construction/project management
  
• In-depth knowledge of building construction
  
• Knowledge of Health and Safety regulations as stipulated in the Law.
  
• Good understanding of the contract law, land law and arbitration related to building construction.
  
• Good understanding of project analysis and viability
  
• Travelling to distant branches when required ( Must  have a  valid  driving  licence )
  
• Potential extended working hours to ensure jobs get completed on schedule and to specification
  

Please quote this reference on your application and on the envelope: EME/2/HRD/2014
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 by 17th September 2014.
We are an equal opportunity employer.    
Only the short listed candidates will be contacted.
The Director
Human Resources Division
Co-operative Bank of Kenya Ltd.
P.O. Box 48231-00100

NAIROBI

3.Civil & Structural Engineer 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.
We are looking for dynamic, creative and self-oriented professionals to fill the following positions: 
Civil & Structural Engineer
The successful person will be reporting to the Manager - Facilities & Contracts Unit.
Job Summary:
The role holder will provide support to the Bank in construction/project management, maintenance and security of the Bank’s capital assets with emphasis on structural and construction issues
Main Duties:

• Utilise budgetary approvals for construction, refurbishment or leasing of bank premises.
  
• Develop briefs for constructions/alterations and refurbishment works on bank's premises to enhance Bank's image which may be done through regular site visits etc.
  
• Provide building/support services to branches/Head Office Departments and supervise within given time scales
  
• Ensuring compliance with Service Level Agreements 
  
• Ensure that up-to-date records are maintained for premises and equipment.
  
• Ensure health and safety regulations are followed as stipulated by Law.
  
• Preparation of bills of quantities and tender specification 
  
• Advise on post project queries
  
• Site scoping and re-measurements where applicable 
  
• Process payments for contractors and consultants
  
• Preparation of Schedule of Dilapidations
  
• Control Capital Expenditure for projects ensuring that they are within agreed budget, time and quality.
  
• Maintain renovation costs within the budget
  
• Ensure effective implementation of ongoing and new initiatives.
  
• Recommend proposals for change to immediate Superior & Head Property & Supplies Management. 
  
• Achieve proposed changes to premises, furniture, fittings etc in order to meet present and future requirements within agreed timescales.
  

Job specification: 
The incumbent will be required to possess the following qualifications, attributes and skills:

• Diploma in Civil &  Structural Engineering, Land Economics, Architecture or Construction Management
  
• At least 5 years experience in general Construction/Property Management.
  
• Travelling to distant branches when required (must have a Valid driving licence).
  
• In-depth knowledge of building construction
  
• Knowledge of Health and Safety regulations as stipulated in the Law.
  
• Good understanding of the contract law, land law and arbitration related to building construction.
  
• Good understanding of project analysis and viability.
  
• Specialist general knowledge of the various professions in the construction team
  
• Ability and willingness to work for extended hours
  

Please quote this reference on your application and on the envelope: CSE/3/HRD/2014
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 by 17th September 2014.
We are an equal opportunity employer.    
Only the short listed candidates will be contacted.
The Director
Human Resources Division
Co-operative Bank of Kenya Ltd.
P.O. Box 48231-00100

NAIROBI

Graduate Training Program - Skills for Africa

Graduate Training Program - Skills for Africa
SAP Nairobi
Job description
SAP is the global market leader for business software and thus contributes a considerable part of the world's economic power grid. At SAP you get your chance to put your ideas into action with maximum impact.SAP, in partnership with the Kenya ICTA Board, is pleased to announce the Skills for Africa Scholorship Programme for 2014.
SAP is once again offering a training scholarship to deserving top talented fresh graduates. Successful participants will either earn a certification in; SAP Financial Accounting with SAP ERP Financials, or in SAP Business Intelligencerelated, both certificates accepted globally by leading enterprises.
 What the Programme offers you:

• 8-12 weeks of an intensive SAP training programme at no cost to the trainee
  
• Case study project exercises during the programme
  
• Additional business skills to introduce trainee to the business world
  
• Official Associate Level Functional SAP Certifications – internationally recognized qualification by SAP customers and partners in the local, regional and global business world
  
• Support in finding an internship or full-time role with an SAP customer or partner post training, based on performance
  

The scholarship programme begins the first week of October 2014 (date tbc). It includes training in technology, business & finance; logistics; and soft skills. The training session culminates in matching successful trainees with internship and full-time employment opportunities. 
Desired Skills and Experience
What we require from a candidate:

• All candidates must be Kenyan National
  
• Candidates from any county in Kenya are eligible to apply
  
• All candidates must also be currently unemployed graduates
  
• Candidates must possess a bachelor of Computer Science, related degree with Data Warehousing,Economics or a  Business related degree with Financial Accounting.
  
• Candidates should have graduated within the last 3 years with a GPA not less than 3.00 (upper 2nd or 1st class honors)
  
• All candidates must have a keen interest in starting an SAP-related career involving travel
  
• The course will be delivered in English so a good grasp of both written and spoken English is essential
  
• Candidates must possess good problem solving capabilities, presentation skills and a general understanding of Microsoft Office
  
• Availability from 8am – 6pm from Monday to Friday throughout the training period is required. The course will run for 8-12 weeks in Nairobi and trainees should have their own means of transport to attend the training
  
• Trainees should have access to their own lodging/accommodation during the training period
  

What is the selection process?
Applicants who meet the set criteria outlined above will be sent an e-mail to complete three online assessments:

• The first will test your analytical, quantitative, verbal, language and MS Office abilities
  
• The second test will assess your Programming ability
  
• The third will assess your personality
  

Applicants who perform well on the tests will be invited to a 30 minute interview in Nairobi. Details of this step will be in an invitation letter to qualified candidates. 

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