Jobs, Scholarships, Awards
1.Looking for attachment in ICT field?
send your CV to Naomi Wanjiru"
2.Creative Web Designer needed urgently to start immediately on commission.
Contact Mwaniki John
Requirements: knowledge in dream weaver, CSS PhP/mysql, corel/photoshop /fireworks.
Interested candidates call:
0722281788
0722620249
3.Quantity Surveyor Needed:
If you are a qualified quantity surveyor or know of a good one who is looking for a job or change of job, please contact me urgently on my personal e-mail address nnek52@yahoo.com, please mail CV. The vacancy is in
Caritas
We are now seeking for a dynamic person to lead our programme in
Position; Country Representative Sudan
Workplace Torit, Eastern Equatoria Southern Sudan with frequent travel within
Starting date: As soon as possible
Duration: Open (programme related)
Tasks
•Represent Caritas
•Responsible for the operational implementation, coordination and monitoring of the Caritas country programme in
•Guide international and national personnel, general human resource management
•Assure all administrative and financial responsibilities and processes
•Prepare project proposals and reports for submission to the Caritas headquarters and back donors
•Provide supervision, technical assistance, training and quality control for project staff, project partners and service providers
•Liaise with authorities, UN agencies, international and local NGO’s and communities
•Ensure the smooth running of the Caritas field office inclusive of finance, logistics and general administration
Requirements
.Advanced degree in a technical discipline; Engineering or Development
•At least 5 years experience in a senior management position in an international NGO as well as field work experience
•Flexible, innovative and sensitive to cultural values
•Ability to work well with people from different cultural backgrounds
•Strong planning, presentation, communication and reporting skills
•An in-depth knowledge of the key issues and trends in development
•A Post Graduate qualification in a relevant field of study is an advantage
•Previous work experience in the Horn of Africa preferably in
Mailing address
Please send your application letter and CV including three references by 28 February 2010 to: jobs@caritas-switzerland.org
Website
www.caritas.ch
5.THE BOOST YOUNG WOMEN SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM
The BOOST Fellowship is calling for applications from young women between the ages of 19-22years of age who have completed their High School education and would like to pursue an Undergraduate degree at their local institution.
Requirements:
• The applicants must come from underprivileged backgrounds, where they would not otherwise be able to attend university.
• The applicants must have been accepted into their local tertiary institution – proof of acceptance letter must be forwarded with the application.
• Preference will be given to young women who want to study subjects related to Medicine, Bio-Chemistry, Engineering, Sciences, and also Business.
• Applicants must submit a personal profile and a short paragraph on what career they will pursue upon graduation .
The scholarship will fund each girl's college education for all 4 years of university. The scholarship will cover tuition, living expenses, books, costs of program administration, etc., but the total amount should not exceed US$1,100.00.
Successful applicants will be required to submit Report cards at the end of each semester.
Closing date for Applications is: 19th February 2010
Interested Applicants must submit their applications online to:
The Program Manager
The BOOST Fellowship
1 Walterhill Avenue
Eastlea, Harare,
Zimbabwe
Email: to editor@africanexecutive.com
6.Web Developer Wanted
I would to invite a quotation or proposals to any web developers out there who can do a good quality job in developing a new website. Please contact me directly through this email address: "David Kiilu" david.kiilu@gmail.com
Regards,
David kiilu
I.T Officer
Peace and Development Network Trust (PeaceNet Kenya)
Maalim Juma Rd, Off Denis Pritt Rd
P.O.Box 49806-00100
Nairobi, Kenya
Tel: +254-20-2725270/1
Fax: +254-20-2725271
Website: http://www.peacenetkenya.org/
7 Subject: Expression of Interest for ME Consultant, Kenya
Moraa New Hope Foundation is looking for an ME Consultant to undertake a monitoring and Evaluation work. Interested consulting firms should submit their technical bid of not more than 10 pages and also their financial bid. The bid should be in a plain sealed envelop and addressed as follows:
MNHF/BID/ME/2010/01
To be delivered in-hand (Hard copies) to:
1. Moraa New Hope Foundation
4th Floor, Room No. 17
Buru Buru Arcade Building
Next to Uchumi Supermarket Buru Buru.
By 20th February 2010 12.00 noon.
2.Soft copy by mail (Word and Excel Document only) to: moraafoundation@yahoo.co.uk
Please note: Both hard and soft copy must be received by 20th February 2010, 12.00hours.
8.Event Organizer Wanted, Kenya
I am looking for an independent event organizer, to assist in organizing events. Please, let them send me their portfolio or experience. This will be a contract, with a good pay/deal.
Contact "Okello David Otieno" otieno.david@gmail.com
Okello David O
P.O. Box 77435-00611
Nairobi, KENYA
Mobile1: +254-722-125005
Mobile 2: +254-770-045590
9.Nanny Wanted to Work in USA
I need a nanny to come to USA to babysit my 3 old son. He will be going to school but he need to have someone to stay with him after school, assist in light house keeping, homework and also play games with him. The monthly salary will be 400 dollars. So if anyone can get a visa and is willing to be a nanny .I can pay the air ticket but the person has to pay me back in installments. A working contract will be signed.
Contact: "susan nyambura" 10.Call for entries for the COMESA Media Awards 2010 Journalists are invited to submit entries for the COMESA Media Awards in the fields of Print, Radio and Television Journalism. Please click here for more details. http://www.diageoafricabusinessreportingawards.com/2010awards/ Diageo, the world's leading premium drinks business, is today launching its annual Africa Business Reporting Awards. Initiated by Diageo in 2004, the awards encourage more prolific business journalism within The awards ceremony will be held on 1 July, 2010 in Central London. The closing date for entry is 26 March, 2010. Entries can be submitted online at: http://www.diageoafricabusinessreportingawards.com/ The Award categories are as follows (entries can be on any platform - online, print, broadcast): Best ICT feature A feature or series of related features delivered on any media platform (print, broadcast, online) that examines any aspect of the ICT sector in a thoughtful and engaging way. This might include, but is not limited to, telecommunications infrastructure, mobile, networking, security, cyber crime, e-learning, hardware, software, Internet. Best Finance feature A feature or series of related features delivered on any media platform (print, broadcast, online) that examines any aspect of the finance/banking sector in a thoughtful and engaging way. This might include, but is not limited to, investment opportunities, retail banking, credit cards, corporate finance, mobile money, payment systems. Best Infrastructure feature A feature or series of related features delivered on any media platform (print, broadcast, online) that examines any aspect of infrastructure (physical or otherwise) in a thoughtful and engaging way. Features addressing issues of energy and transport can enter this category. This might include, but is not limited to, infrastructure development projects, aviation, oil, roads, rail, energy. Best Agribusiness / Environment feature A feature or series of related features delivered on any media platform (print, broadcast, online) that examines any aspect of agribusiness or environmental issues in a thoughtful and engaging way. This might include, but is not limited to, climate change, agriculture, food security, water management, farming, resource management. Best Tourism feature A feature or series of related features delivered on any media platform (print, broadcast, online) that examines any aspect of the tourism industry in a thoughtful and engaging way. This might include, but is not limited to, hotels, eco-tourism, travel, 2010 FIFA World Cup South Africa(tm). Best use of New Media in a story A piece developed using new media (online digital photography, blogs, vodcasts, videos, podcasts or a mixture of these) that effectively supports a story about business or the economy in an African context. The topic is open, but use of new media must help deliver a fresh perspective that helps the audience engage with a story in a way not possible through traditional media alone. Entry must include a live URL. Best Business News story A news story or series of related stories delivered on any media platform (print, broadcast, online) that: Addresses a breaking news story from the time period of the awards; Answers all basic questions in a clear and balanced fashion; Demonstrates journalistic flair - a style that is engaging, though-provoking and accessible to its audience. Best Business Feature story A feature or series of related features delivered on any media platform (print, broadcast, online) that: Examines business or the economy in an African context; Provides useful background material for readers to understand relevance; Gives bigger picture and importance to Africa, as well as specific issues it might be addressing; Brings the business and economy to life, while answering the serious questions Best Newcomer A portfolio of three features (can be across different platforms) by a journalist who has been working as a reporter for less than five years. Proof of first date of accreditation will be required. Judges will be looking for overall quality of reporting, understanding of business issues and personal insights, as well as a commitment to sustained coverage of the business and economic climate in Africa, which serves to highlight opportunities as well as challenges Media of the Year A print publication, broadcast programme/channel , website or blog that is a comprehensive resource for its audience providing sustained coverage of Africa's business and economic news, issues and analysis (sector-specific or otherwise).Please submit a portfolio of five articles of no more than 5,000 words each, or five broadcast programmes, of no more than 3 hours in total. In addition to quality of reporting, balanced perspective, insight and analysis, judges will be looking for style and presentation, as well as outlets that are building a reputation amongst business and investor communities as a valued source of information about Journalist of the Year A portfolio of three features (on any one or a mixture of media platforms) of no more than 5,000 words or 1 hour each. Submitted pieces can cover different topics, industries or people, or be part of a series of reportage. As well as quality, style, presentation and a way of engaging the audience, judges will be looking for a commitment to sustained coverage of the business and economic climate in Africa which serves to highlight opportunities as well as challenges. 12..EXCITING POSITIONS TO BE FILLED URGENTLY, KENYA There are job openings for IT sales persons (willing to work in Kisumu, Eldoret, Regards, Maureen. 13.FULL SCHOLARSHIPS FOR GRADUATE STUDY AT MASDAR INSTITUTE IN COLLABORATION WITH MASSACHUSETTS INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY AT CARBON NEUTRAL, ZERO WASTE CITY The MASDAR Institute of Science and Technology in The MASDAR Institute is the centerpiece of the MASDAR Initiative, a landmark program by the government of The Institute offers MSc programs, and in Fall 2010 is planning to start PhD programs in science and engineering disciplines, with a focus on advanced energy and sustainable technologies. It welcomes and encourages applications from qualified students and provides scholarships to talented students who meet its high admission standards. Details of faculty profiles, current research, programs offered, course description, scholarships, and other information including an online application module is available at http://www.masdar.ac.ae/. Moeen Koa President, IASBA Inc, International Mobile #: +970 599 088886 Tel #: +970 2 2967417 E-Mail: moeen@iasba.org 14.COOPERATIVE BANK SCHOLARSHIPS We wish to bring to your attention that Co-operative Bank is awarding Secondary School scholarships to students who sat for last year's KCPE exams but are unable to raise requisite school fees to join form one. We therefore appeal to all of you, if you know of someone (parents) preferably associated (current or past) with a Co-operative Society who is in need of such assistance to contact Finnlemm offices ASAP. At this point, they need to bring the following: 1) Result slip for 2009 KCPE 2) Copy of birth certificate 3) Form 1 admission, including fees structure 4) A brief statement indicating why the nominee/family is deemed needy and the Co-operative Society with which the parent(s) is/ were associated. 5) Any other document (e.g payslip, death certificate, etc) which may aid the process. Eligibility Requirements The Co-operative Bank Provincial Delegates meeting, which is the Selection Committee, is looking for candidates who meet the following eligibility requirements:- a. Student must have qualified with a minimum of 350 points in the standard eight final examinations. b. Student must be from a needy family that is unable to support secondary education. c. At least one of the parents of the student must be or have been a member of a Co-operative society. d. Orphans will be eligible provided at least one of the deceased parents was a member of a Co-operative Society. e. Sponsorship is open for both public and private secondary schools provided that the fees payable per year do not exceed the sum of KSH 50,000/- Terms of Sponsorship The award is subject to the following terms and conditions:- a. The sponsorship will be extended to 50 students per province in year 2010. b. Out of the 50 students per province, at least 16 should comprise the girl child. c. Out of the 50 students per province, at least two form the boy and girl should, where possible compromise the physically challenged. d. Each student awarded the scholarship will be sponsored school fees, books and uniform, up to a maximum sum of 50,000/- per year. e. The sponsorship fees will be for the entire secondary education i.e. from Form one to Form four. f. School fees will be payable directly to the school and to the suppliers in case of books and uniforms. g. The scholarship will be conditional upon the sponsored student maintaining consistent good performance, discipline and conduct in the four years of secondary education. h. Children of Co-operative Bank employees, Bank delegates and Directors are excluded from participation in this programme. FINNLEMM SACCO SOCIETY Off Argwings Kodhek rd, Kilimani P.O TEL: 3865766, FAX: 3866048 WIRELESS: 0202394214/2394009 E-mail: customer.care@finnlemm.com
11.DIAGEO AFRICA BUSINESS REPORTING AWARDS 2010 Launched to Celebrate African Journalism