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Safaricom Jobs in Kenya 2012
Ref: TECHNICAL _ RPOTM_JAN_2012
Reporting to the Senior Manager Radio Planning & Optimization RND Nairobi; the holder of the position will be in charge of Coordination of New sites planning; Capex management; People Management; Vendor Opcos relationships; Project management; Frequency plan management and guideline review; Managing Network Upgrade plans and traffic modeling; Nominal Cell planning and strategy guidelines; Coordinate testing and activation of new Features and Continuously monitor and advice on technological trends and best practices.
Key Responsibilities
- Prepare accurate and timely equipment forecast for capacity Upgrades. Evaluate cost- benefit analysis for all capital spending on tools and equipment.
- Nominal site planning: (UMTS/GSM/LTE).
- Define need for capacity, coverage and quality sites. Coordinate timely release of all new sites plans.
- Ensure redesigns, integration parameters and BTS signoffs are issued in time.
- Post-debar site evaluation to ensure optimal performance of all new sites.
- Manage the regional team to optimize the radio network to the agreed capacity KPI’s.
- Manage regional and inter frequency planning.
- Provide equipment forecasting input, prepare accurate traffic model, plan and coordinate implementation of capacity upgrade plans.
- Actively Participate in conferences, workshops, user groups, with relevance to planning . Always liaised with vendors on equipment roadmaps and new techniques etc.
- Prepare training/ presentation on all key features learned in such workshops.
- Manage trial test for new features borrowed from such conferences. Liaise with Vodafone Opcos and partner markets on planning best practices.
- Coordinate documentation of key planning procedures.
- Manage standardization of Vendor rules and standards.
- Prepare project plans for all major projects.
- Coordinate individual team members activities in a project to ensure timely delivery of project milestones and objectives.
- Participate in formulation of frequency planning guidelines and strategies and coordinate with optimization teams on periodic review of frequency plans for both existing and new sites.
- Coordinating/participate trial in tests for new features, analyzing the effect of such features in the network and initiate the necessary amendments to the performance tools to ensure accurate reporting of statistics.
- Participate and Coordinate MSV’s, SAV’s and indoor sites.
- Release of Search areas, joint surveys etc. Issue appropriate alternative/replacement nominal as require.
- Coordinate and approve required site sharing with other MSP. Participate in guidelines formulation and process review from time to time.
- Ensure site sharing as far as possible to reduce on our capex/opex.
- Manage the performance of staff in the section, define performance indicators, assign tasks, and define goals and objectives for the staff develop the skill base of the staff assigned, motivate, discipline, recommend reward of staff and manage leave pla
- Degree in Electrical Engineering or Electrical Science, with an emphasis in Radio communications.
- 3 years experiences in telecommunications with 2 years minimum hands–on experience in Radio Network Optimization, one of which must be in leading a major optimization program for rural and urban centers.
- In depth knowledge of traffic modeling techniques.
- Proficiency in use of planning tools and drive test analysis software.
- Knowledge of 3G technology is a prerequisite.
If you feel that you are up to the challenge and posses the necessary qualification and experience please send your resume and application letter indicating your experience and why you are the most suitable candidate for the role clearly quoting the job title to the address below.
The deadline for application is Wednesday, 01 February, 2011.
The Senior Manager – Talent Acquisition
Safaricom Ltd
Nairobi
Via E-mail to : hr@safaricom.co.ke
Judges and Magistrates Vetting Board jobs kenya 2012
Judges and Magistrates Vetting Board
Vacancies in the Judges and Magistrate Vetting Board
The Judges and Magistrate vetting Board was established pursuant to section 23 of the sixth schedule to the Constitution and the vetting of Judges and Magistrates Act 2011.
The objective of the board is to vet the suitability of all the Judges and Magistrates who were in office on the effective date to continue to serve in accordance with the values and principles set out in Article 10 and 159 of the constitution. It shall operate for one year from the date of operationalization.
The Judges and Magistrates Vetting Board seeks to recruit officers for one (1) year non renewable contract, to fill the following positions and a competitive salary will be offered to successful applicants:-
1. Senior Hansard Editor
Three (3) posts
Station: – Nairobi
Term:- Contract (One Year – non renewable)
Job Description
An officer at this level will be responsible for editing transcribed records from the processing of Boards, sitting and hearings drawn from audit tapes to word processed manuscript; preparing accurate edited drafts and ensuring that the edited documents are in tandem with first drafts transcripts; maintaining consistent and accurate Hansards format in accordance with Hansard style guide and other reference manuals; establishing and maintaining accurate indexing in the final transcripts and reports; preparation of and maintenance of database for the production of the official reports and PDF file.
Job Specification
For appointment to this position, a candidate must:
- have a Bachelor degree in secretarial services/ICT or any other discipline related to Hansard services; OR
- have a diploma /Higher diploma in secretarial studies from the Kenya National Examination Council or any other discipline related to Hansard services or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
- be trained in Hansard services;
- have excellent writing, typing skills and editorial skills and adequate knowledge of the Hansard style guide;
- be fluent in English and Kiswahili and able to communicate and type in both language;
- have five (5) years experience in Hanzard work;
- have technical knowledge of the English language and ability to correctly interpret messages;
- have knowledge of threatening and formatting techniques to first draft transcript; and be a creative, result oriented team player.
1 Post
Station : – Nairobi
Term: – Contract (One Year – non renewable)
Job Description
An officer at this level will be responsible for a wide range of media issues which entails; preparing and organizing forums where Boards policies, programmes and projects can be propagated and promoted; reading articles in the media pertaining to the Board and making appropriate recommendation; and preparing media supplements and documentaries, press releases/media features.
Job Specification
For appointment to this position a candidate must:
- Have served in the field of Corporate communication for at least seven (7) years; three (3) which must be at a senior management level;
- Have a Bachelors degree in Journalism or Mass Communication from a recognized Institution, or a bachelor of Arts Degree and a Diploma in Mass Communication/Journalism from a recognized University;
- Have a Post graduate Diploma /or Masters degree in any of the following disciplines; Mass Communication, Communication Studies, Information Sciences, Public Relations, International Relations, Journalism; or any other equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
- Be proficient in Computer Applications;
- Not been involved in active participation in affairs of any political party.
One (1) Post
Station: Nairobi
Term: Contract (One Year – non renewable)
Job Description
An officer of this level will be in charge of Registry service where duties and responsibilities will entail; ensuring that file covers are well maintained; documents are carefully handled; pending correspondence and bring ups are checked and appropriate action taken; mails are received, sorted, opened and dispatched and related registers are maintained.
In addition, the officer will initiate appraisal and disposal of files/documents in liaison with National Archives and Documentation Services; and ensure security of information, documents, files and office equipment.
Job Specification
For appointment to this grade, an officer must have:
- A bachelors degree in record management or its equivalent qualification from a recognized Institution;
- Demonstrated outstanding professional competence in records management work as reflected in work performance and results; and
- be computer literate
One (1) Post
Station: Nairobi
Term: Contract (One Year – non renewable)
Job Description
An officer at this level will be responsible for all audit matters in the Board.
Specific duties and responsibilities involve; drawing up audit programmes and issuing audit report queries and observation; undertaking independent reviews of internal control systems; risk management mechanisms and monitoring implementation, supporting other Departments in adhering to the audit control; and any other duty that may be assigned by the Chief Executive Officer.
Job Specification
For appointment to this position a candidate must:
- have a Bachelors degree in Commerce (Accounting or Finance option) and passed part III of the Certified Public Accountants of Kenya (CPA (K) examination or its approved equivalent qualification;
- have served in the field of Accounts/Audit for at least seven (7) years in the public or Private Sector;
- be proficient in accounts based computer applications;
- be familiar with accounts principles and procedure in the Public Sector;
- have demonstrated professional competence in Audit work as reflected in work performance and results; and
- have not been involved ; in active participation in affairs of any political party or other organizations whether registered or unregistered but propagate partisan views with respect to the work of the Board.
One (1) post
Station: Nairobi
Term: Contract (One Year – non renewable)
Job Description
An officer of this level will be responsible for procurement of goods and services through the development and implementation of procurement plans and the management of supplier relationship.
Specifically, the duties and responsibilities will entail: developing, implementing and reviewing procurement plans; ensuring adequate budgeting and logistical support for supply and delivery of goods and services are in place; advising on relevant procurement policies and regulations; developing procurement budgets; administering procurement processes; forecast procurement needs for the board; and ensuring compliance with rules and regulations as stipulated in the Procurement Act of 2005.
Job Specification
For appointment to this position a candidate must:
- have served for a minimum period of ten (10) years in procurement in a large organization, three(3) of which must have been at a senior level in the Public Service/Private sector;
- Be possession of bachelors degree in any of the following: Commerce/Business Administration, Economics, Procurement/and Supplies management, Marketing with a post qualification in procurement/supply chain from recognized Institution;
- Have demonstrated outstanding professional competence in supply chain management work;
- Have undertaken a management course ;
- Be of Integrity with good interpersonal and communication skills; and
- Be a re a result oriented team player.
Six (6) posts
Station: Nairobi
Term: Contract (One Year – non renewable)
Job Description
An officer at this level will be responsible to the Senior Hansard Officer. Specific duties and responsibilities at this level will entail: recording proceedings of Board’s meetings and hearings and accurately transcribing audio from tapes or word processor for onward transmission of first draft to the Hansard Editor; applying indexing to final report: preparing and maintaining database for the production of the official reports and PDF files; keeping the Senior Hansard Officer informed of matters that may affect the effective service of Hansard.
Job Specification
For appointment to this position, a candidate must have:
- A Bachelor degree in Secretarial Services/ICT or any other discipline related to Hansard services; OR
- Have a Diploma/Higher Diploma in Secretarial Studies from the Kenya Nation qualifications from a recognized institution;
- Be trained in Hansard services and have knowledge or the Hansard Style Guide;
- Have excellent writing, typing skills and editorial;
- Be fluent in English and Kiswahili and able to communicate and type fast in both languages;
- Have at least five(5) years experience in Hansard services;
- Have technical knowledge of the English language ability to correctly interpret messages;
- Have knowledge of threading and formatting techniques to first draft transcripts and
- Be a creative result oriented team player.
Qualified applicants are required to fill three (3) PSC 2 (revised 2007) form.
The forms can be downloaded from the Public Service Commission of Kenya website www.publicservice.go.ke.
Applicants should enclose their academic and professional certificates as well as testimonial and send them to:
The Secretary/CEO,
Judges and Magistrates Vetting Board,
Anniversary Towers, University way,
22nd Floor
P.O Box 103732-00101
Nairobi
To be received not later than 30th January 2012 by 17.00 hours.
Hand delivery can be dropped at the anniversary Towers, University Way 22nd floor, north wing.
Note: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Canvassing of any kind will lead to automatic disqualification
Reuben K Chirchir
Secretary/CEO
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