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- Should You Include Part Time Work & Biashara’s In Your CV?
- How To Last Long In A Job. Ways To Survive
- Developer – Web/Server Applications Kenyan Jobs.
- Customer Relations Assistant at m:lab East Africa
- Electrical/Electronic Technician at Lutheran World Federation
- Human Resources Assistant – MDG at World Agroforestry Centre (ICRAF)
- Kenya National Highways Authority (KeNHA) Senior Legal Officer, Surveyors, Senior Survey Assistants, Senior Draughtsman and Roads Inspectors Jobs
- Sales Executive Job in Githurai, Mathare or Mwiki, Nairobi (KShs 15K)
- Facility Supervisor( Real Estate) Job in Kenya
- Catholic Relief Services Security Jobs Kenya.
| Should You Include Part Time Work & Biashara’s In Your CV? Posted: 26 Sep 2011 10:38 AM PDT
Many experienced but jobless Kenyans opt to start a business when the going gets tough. And in order to make ends meet in this tough economic environment some of us have taken part time jobs. The big question is, should you list those part time jobs or disclose in your CV that you once owned a biashara? My answer is its depends but i strongly urge you not to include this in your CV. It's not a rare occasion for me to talk to someone that is surprised that they are struggling in their job search It's a tough predicament. Indeed, they often have gained tremendous experience and have a lot to offer a company. However, there is a lot of perceived additional baggage that goes with hiring a former business owner as well. What are the issues, and what can be done about it? Whether they are true for any one individual or not, some negative preconceived notions of former business owners or those running part time business are: They're used to having complete control, and so can't work well on a team.
So, does that mean they are doomed? Not at all. However, some self-evaluation, and a different approach is definitely called for. Be honest with yourself! Take a look at those objections. If you're honest with yourself, are any of them true for you? If so, you first need to deal with them. If they're not true for you, or once you've dealt with them, you need to be able to articulate how and why those notions don't apply to you. Many of those questions won't get asked in your networking or interviews, however, they are often thought. So you need to address them proactively.
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| How To Last Long In A Job. Ways To Survive Posted: 26 Sep 2011 10:30 AM PDT
This article was first published by the Business Daily. Most people always receive new employment with exhilaration. Not only is it a guarantee of some income, it is also the chance to meet new people and to show what you can do. In time, an employment provides the profile required to access capital from financial institutions that could be But while getting hired was the only challenge of the bygone era where only death or retirement could end a tour of duty, the modern workplace is becoming notorious for its turnover of personnel. When Janess Koskei returned to Kenya after completing her studies at Harvard University, everybody could have bet that local corporates would be falling over themselves not just to have her on their roster, but to keep her happy. At 27, Koskei had a PhD in Management Psychology and an incredibly brilliant mind for her age. She had also adopted that American deep throated twang that turns ordinary sentences into entertainment.
However, Koskei resigned after four months. Right now, two years since she returned home from the US, she is on her third job having learnt big lessons on surviving the Kenyan workplace. "There are a lot of big egos, sensitive fingers and redundant mentalities one has to deal with," she tells the Business Daily. "I learnt that no matter how good you are, there are some people who will never listen to your opinion. It is most frustrating but offers some lessons if you really want to survive in your job." Koskei felt misused and curtailed to the point that she once considered returning to the US where the giant carmaker Ford Motor Company had offered her a graduate programme opportunity. She fears that the Kenyan office has too much emotional and personal shenanigans that leaves little window for ideas to thrive. "At my first company straight out of America, there was conflict about who among two top managers I should report to," says Koskei. "A while later, the managing director started detailing me duties that in effect reduced me to his personal assistant and denied me the space I needed to execute the ideas I had for the growth of the company." She adds: "In the end, I had to run away from the comedy and find something different to do with myself." Koskei says that her second employer was much better but still complicated, especially in executing new ideas. The Business Daily conducted a survey on how to last in employment and identified the following as some of the important tips Every manager would welcome new ideas. But every leader likes to have their own input reflected in your idea as well. To excel in the business world, you should let your bosses take the credit for your ideas as the overall leader. If you push too much to be recognised for your efforts, the boss would feel upstaged and the ensuing clash of egos would result in only one casualty — you. The other unfortunate trait that has put many an employee to the sword is proprietary arrogance. By believing that you possess some ideas that the business cannot run without could lead you to a feeling of indispensability. The reality may not be so flattering. People like the person with the interesting stories, don't they? Not when you cannot stop it. While oral communication enables friendship and trust, it could undo all that and even get somebody in trouble if not well checked. According to Wilfred Kamami of horticultural company Wilmar, too much talk shows a lack of class and respect. "Guys who talk too much always lend themselves prone to pointless babble," he says. "And because talking too much is a disease, people who suffer from it would do anything to sustain a tale including blending facts with absolute lies and contradictions," adds Kamami. "They would talk about themselves, about others and about the employer, which most of the times is hard to tolerate." He says he would be wary of employing somebody who just can't stop talking because such people are mostly unable to match that with deeds and are a brand risk. While the folly of reading too much into appearances have been widely cautioned, modern business tends to lean heavily on image to enable judgment. You will need to have an impeccable grooming sense to capture the imagination of your potential employers. But to shift that into professional respect, that has to be maintained and further blended with a tidy operational ethic. University of California, UCLA, has identified the critical importance of neatness in business excellence. In their survey, 'The Role of Appearances in Business Excellence' report published in July 2010, they say a neat and organised personality attracts respect and trust while dishevelled characters tend to repel other people. Subconsciously, according to the report, people tend to want to be associated with those whose appearances and gentleness of manner has a sleek quality. It is amazing how much society still attaches to physical robustness. It is no measure of ability but it is always a good sign.
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| Developer – Web/Server Applications Kenyan Jobs. Posted: 26 Sep 2011 10:20 AM PDT
Company: MatrixASP MatrixASP is a local based (Karen, Nairobi) Software Development & Data Intelligence firm targeting the creation of mission critical business apps. We seek to take the lead in the development of Web based We are looking for a web/desktop based application developer with demonstrated ability for creating Server based business applications using the following tools: ASP.NET, C#, VB.NET, AJAX, SQL and LINQ all within the Visual Studio development environment. Experience with Java, PHP, MySQL and other open source technologies for building business applications will be an added bonus. If you bring coding brilliance and versatility to the table then employment history (or lack thereof) does not necessarily have to be a disqualifier. We want to see what you’ve done, what you can do and how you approach the design and implementation of projects. The potential for the right person is huge, so a smart, self driven confident individual will grow and go places with us. Please email: a cover letter, CV and any supporting docs/application URLs of work product etc. to: wawarura@gmail.com
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| Customer Relations Assistant at m:lab East Africa Posted: 26 Sep 2011 09:07 AM PDT Location: Nairobi Customer Relations Assistant at m:lab East Africa in Nairobi – Kenya Jobs, Careers and Vacancies CUSTOMER RELATIONS ASSISTANT m:lab East Africa is a mobile technology incubator established through a seed fund from InfoDev. The Lab's mission is To facilitate demand-driven innovation by regional entrepreneurs, ensuring that breakthrough low-cost, high-value mobile solutions can be developed and scaled-up into sustainable businesses that address social and economic needs. Its vision is "to be a leader in identifying, nurturing and helping to create sustainable enterprises in the knowledge economy." The Lab is hosted by a consortium comprising iHub, eMobilis, University of Nairobi, and The World Wide Web Foundation. An opportunity to join the Lab's team has arisen in the position of "Customer Relations Assistant". Below are details of the opening which will initially be a short term contract :- Job Responsibilities
Job Requirements
Desired Personality
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Apply for this position: Only email applications will be considered. For more information about m:lab East Africa, see the following :- website: – http://www.mlab.co.ke facebook: http://www.facebook.com/mlabeastafrica twitter: @mlabeastafrica
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| Electrical/Electronic Technician at Lutheran World Federation Posted: 26 Sep 2011 08:38 AM PDT Location: Daadab Electrical/Electronic Technician at Lutheran World Federation in Daadab – Kenya Jobs, Careers and Vacancies Lutheran World Federation/Department for World Service Kenya/Djibouti Programme is seeking to recruit a Kenyan national for the following position, to be based in Dadaab Refugee Camp. ELECTRICAL/ELECTRONIC TECHNICIAN (1 POSITION) The incumbent will be responsible for providing critical support to the information unit by offering expert advice and skill in the management of electronic equipment used in the information and communication activities across the camps. The Electronic/Electrical technician will work closely with the information dissemination teams by giving technical support in setting up equipment and occasional offer support to the LWF/DWS electrical needs. He/She will report to the Information Officer based in Dadaab Requirements
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"LWF/DWS is an equal opportunity employer, irrespective of gender, race or religious affiliation. LWF/DWS is a signatory to the Code of Conduct for humanitarian agencies. Our recruitment and selection procedures reflect the organization's commitment to the prevention of abuse and exploitation of beneficiaries". Please note that any form of canvassing or lobbying will lead to immediate disqualification of the candidate. Closing date: 30th September 2011 Applications should be addressed to The Human Resources Officer, LWF, P.O. BOX 48 Dadaab or be dropped at Dadaab Main Office. Emails can be sent to: hr-dadaab@lwfkenya.org Applications should be accompanied by copies of the relevant certificates & a detailed C.V with the names, contact and e-mail addresses of three persons who know the applicant professionally. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.
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| Human Resources Assistant – MDG at World Agroforestry Centre (ICRAF) Posted: 26 Sep 2011 08:28 AM PDT Location: Nairobi Human Resources Assistant – MDG at World Agroforestry Centre (ICRAF) in Nairobi – Kenya Jobs, Careers and Vacancies HUMAN RESOURCES ASSISTANT – MDG The World Agroforestry Centre (ICRAF) is supporting the implementation of the Millennium Villages Project (MVP). The Millennium Villages Project employs a community-based integrated development approach to help lift rural communities out of the poverty trap that afflicts more than a billion people worldwide. The Millennium Villages Project (MVP) is supported by Millennium Promise and the Earth Institute, non-profit organizations, whose vision is the eradication of extreme global poverty. Millennium Promise's mission is to encourage individuals and organizations to join the fight against global poverty, disease, and hunger through an unprecedented campaign that draws on the support of all parts of society – individuals, businesses, charitable organizations, faith-based groups, governments – to ensure the success of the Millennium Development Goals (MDG) by 2015 and the end of extreme poverty by 2025. The MVP is also supported by The MDG Centre, East and Southern Africa. The Center focuses on policy support at the national level and provides advisory services to the MVP with an intention of scaling up MDG related activities to district and national levels. The MDG Centre would like to hire a Human Resources Assistant to report to the Finance and Administrative Officer based in Kisumu. Duties and responsibilities: Qualifications and Experience Terms of offer Only short-listed applicants meeting the above requirements will be contacted.
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| Posted: 26 Sep 2011 05:35 AM PDT
The Kenya National Highways Authority (KeNHA), a parastatal currently in category PC 3A was set up under the Roads Act, 2007 and charged with the mandate to manage, develop, rehabilitate and maintain national roads and is an equal opportunity employer. In order to carry out this mandate effectively, the Authority is seeking for dedicated, passionate and highly driven individuals, who are able to demonstrate strong analytical skills, are result oriented, excellent time managers and team players to fill the under mentioned positions Job Title: Senior Legal Officer Place of Work: Head Office Department: Legal and Corporate Affairs Reporting to: Head of Legal and Corporate Affairs Supervises: Legal Clerical Assistant Purpose of the Job Assists in providing Company secretarial services as well as legal advice to the Authority. Key Responsibilities
Job Title: Surveyor Grade 6 5 Positions Place of Work: Head Office or Region Department: Planning and Environment/Design & Construction Reporting to: Senior Surveyor and/or Regional Manager Supervises: Survey Assistants Purpose of the Job Carries out survey and mapping work in accordance with standards and specification for the Authority's roads. Key Responsibility
Job Title: Senior Survey Assistant Grade 4 3 Positions Place of Work: Regional Office Department: Planning and Environment Reporting to: Surveyor Supervises: None Purpose of the Job The job holder will report to the Surveyor in all matters relating to field surveys and administration. Key Responsibilities
Job Title: Senior Draughtsman Grade 4 1 Position Place of Work: Head Office Department: Planning and Environment Reporting to: Surveyor Supervises: Draughtsman I Purpose of the Job Assists the Surveyor in carrying out duties pertaining to survey works in the development and maintenance of roads. Key Responsibilities
Job Title: Roads Inspector Grade: 3 23 Positions Place of Work: Head Office / Regions Department: Technical Department Reporting to: Roads Superintendent Supervises: Roads Overseer Purpose of the Job To inspect the conditions of roads and make appropriate report. Key Responsibilities
Mode of submitting applications Candidates who meet the criteria given should submit their applications together with their up to date CVs including details of their day time contacts, current and expected salary, notice period required to take up appointment where successful, names and contacts of three referees, while at the same time attaching copies of all certificates/ testimonials and copies of IDs and be hand delivered or mailed so as to reach the Director General at the Address below not later than Friday, 7th October 2011. All envelops/applications should have the respect job reference no. clearly marked. KeNHA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Lack of inclusion of all copies of documentation / details as sought for or any form of canvassing shall lead to automatic disqualification. Only shortlisted candidates shall be contacted. The Director General, Visit ejobsinkenya.blogspot.com/ for many more jobs in Kenya
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| Sales Executive Job in Githurai, Mathare or Mwiki, Nairobi (KShs 15K) Posted: 26 Sep 2011 05:16 AM PDT
Sales Executive (Githurai, Mathare or Mwiki) Salary: 15K plus commissions Are you living in Githurai, Mathare, or Mwiki, our client a firm based in Hurligham is looking for sales executive to sell its products these estates Roles and responsibilities
If you are up to the challenge, posses the necessary qualification and experience, please send your CV only indicating why you are the most suitable candidate for the role clearly quoting the job title on the email subject to jobs@staff-kenya.com Please indicate current or last salary. The Recruiting Manager Via email to: jobs@staff-kenya.com N.B: We do not charge any fee for receiving your CV in our database no for interviewing. Visit ejobsinkenya.blogspot.com/ for many more jobs in Kenya
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| Facility Supervisor( Real Estate) Job in Kenya Posted: 26 Sep 2011 05:11 AM PDT
We require a Facility Supervisor for our fully furnished apartments. Min. diploma in hospitality or related field Experience in managing and marketing furnished apartments will be a plus Send your CV to: hr@mentorgroup.co.ke Visit ejobsinkenya.blogspot.com/ for many more jobs in Kenya
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| Catholic Relief Services Security Jobs Kenya. Posted: 26 Sep 2011 02:24 AM PDT
Catholic Relief Services – USCCB is the official agency of the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops for relief and development overseas. CRS supports programs in over 100 countries and works through local partners. CRS has been implementing development and emergency relief efforts in Kenya for the past forty years. The CRS Kenya Program recently opened an office in Dadaab which provides emergency assistance to All candidates require technical competencies in security, experience in emergency programming, ability and willingness to work and live in a diverse, challenging and potentially unstable environment and a commitment to work with and support faith based partners of CRS many of whom are Catholic institutions Location: Dadaab The Officer is responsible for monitoring CRS staff safety and security management in the Dadaab area. S/he will conduct security assessments to directly support CRS Dadaab efforts in threatening environments, build staff and partner capacity in security management, collaborate with international and national NGOs, the United Nations, and an assortment of official and non-official and security coordination groups in Dadaab. The officer will be responsible for ensuring protection of CRS assets, personnel and corporate image. S/he will assist in assessment and monitoring of security conditions and make necessary recommendations, supervision of security guards and access to the premises, conduct security spot checks and inspection of premises, liaison with other security focal points and sharing of security information, oversee security incident reporting system, management of facilities inventories, oversee the systems and standards of facilities maintenance and service provision, development of visitors schedules, reconciliation of utility bills, preparation of management reports and representation in external meetings. S/he will keep abreast of market trends and practices to enhance security and oversee the implementation of structural changes as recommended by management. Bachelors degree in related field Written applications indicating the reference number of position applied for and CV including day-time contact phone numbers, as well as names and contact information of three references should reach the below-mentioned by October 4, 2011. Residents in these areas are strongly encouraged to apply. Human Resources Manager Applications can also be dropped in our Dadaab office within UNHCR Compound next to Samaritan Pulse Offices Note: Please indicate the Reference Number of the position you are applying for on the 'email subject' and the envelopes for those using postal address. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
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