October 9, 2018 www.mygov.go.ke NEWSFOCUS | 29 growth for Murang’a-based Sacco With the Amicash loan application, members are able to access emergency loans from the comfort of their homes. - James Mbui cash transfers will still remain cheaper than physical transactions. Meanwhile the chairman Hiram Mwaniki announced that the sacco asset base has registered a 6 percent growth in the last eight months of 2018 having grown from Sh2.8 billion in December 2017 to Sh3.6 billion as at August 31, 2018. “The Sacco registered a gross income of Sh426.9 million as at August 2018, registering a 47 percent growth compared to Sh289 million during similar period in 2017,” added Mwaniki. Murang’a county execuChief executive officer of Amica Sacco James Mbui with Murang’a county executive member for cooperative Edward Muiruri (right) addressing journalists in Murang’a on Friday 426.9m Gross income t he Sacco registered as at August 2018 tive officer for cooperatives Edward Muiruri underscored the contribution of saccos in growth of economy of the county. Muiruri noted that since start of devolution in 2013, Murang’a County has registered immense growth of cooperatives cutting across all sectors of the economy. “County administration will continue to support growth of cooperatives as they are helping our people to save and initiate various income generating projects which have also created employment opportunities,” he added. DECLARATION OF A VACANCY FOR THE POSITION OF PRINCIPAL, COLLEGE OF HEALTH SCIENCES REQUEST FOR EXPESSION OF INTEREST (CONSULTING SERVICES – FIRMS SELECTION) RE-ADVERTISEMENT The University of Nairobi continues to undergo a purposeful, decisive, and aggressive transformational change. This has enabled the University to ensure that the physical capacities, quality and availability of staff and relevance of academic programs are in sync with the ever increasing demand for access to higher education and leading with excellence. The University is now seeking to appoint a Principal for the College of Health Sciences who, under the direction of the ViceChancellor, shall be the Academic and Administrative Head of the College. Requirements: For appointment to the position of Principal, a person shall: 1. Be a Professor or Associate Professor of the University of Nairobi serving on permanent and pensionable terms and a holder of an earned Doctorate degree or equivalent qualification from a University recognized in Kenya; 2. Have thorough knowledge of the structural, legislative and regulatory framework for administering University Education in Kenya; 3. Have at least five years hands-on experience at a senior level in a University or equivalent institution with demonstrable leadership, and management capacity including knowledge of public financial management and strategic people management; 4. Be an accomplished scholar with proven track record in formulating and managing academic programs and supervising and mentoring Masters students and PhD students; 5. Have a proven track record of research and publications in peer reviewed journals, monographs and books; 6. Have demonstrable experience in networking, fundraising and resource mobilization; 7. Meet the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution on Leadership and Integrity; and 8. Have a demonstrable experience in transformative and strategic leadership. Core Competencies: The following core competencies and skills will be required for the position of the Principal: 1. Ability to portray and uphold a positive national image and work in a multi-cultural and multi-ethnic environment with sensitivity to and respect for diversity 2. Being a visionary and results oriented thinker 3. Excellent organizational, interpersonal and communication skills and 4. Capacity to work under pressure to meet strict deadlines and 5. Firm, fair and transparent management style. Duties and Responsibilities: As per the Charter and Statutes of the University of Nairobi, the Principal: 1. Shall be the Academic and Administrative Head of the College and as such shall be responsible to the Vice-Chancellor for maintaining and promoting efficient management of the College. 2. Shall be responsible for strategic planning, performance contracting and quality management system in the College. 3. Shall be Chairman of appointments of: i) Staff on Grades I-IV ii) Technical and Administrative Staff on Grade A - F iii) Academic Staff up to Graduate Assistant and Tutorial Fellow 4. May assign or delegate any of his/her duties to a committee or a member of the university staff and may withdraw any such assignment or delegation at any time. 5. Shall have any other duties as may be assigned by the Vice-Chancellor. Appointment: As per the Universities Act 2012, University of Nairobi Charter and Statutes, the Principal shall hold office for duration of five (5) years with the possibility of one time renewal for a further term of five years subject to a positive appraisal by the Council. How to apply: 1. Each application shall be accompanied by detailed Curriculum Vitae, Copies of Relevant Academic and Professional Certificates, National Identity Card or Passport, Testimonials, and other relevant supporting documents. 2. Applicants should submit ten (10) hard copies of their applications which should clearly be marked “Application for the position of Principal, College of Health Sciences. 3. Applications must be submitted on or before Monday, October 22, 2018. 4. Applications should be addressed to the Vice-Chancellor, University of Nairobi, P.O. BOX 30197, 00100 NAIROBI. Note: The University of Nairobi is an equal opportunity employer. Women, the marginalized and persons living with disability are encouraged to apply. (This advertisement cancels and supersedes the advertisement for the position of Principal, College of Health Sciences that appeared in the Daily Nation of Monday, October 01, 2018 page 36) 3.0 Tender Reference Name: Consultancy Services for Launching and Enhancing Visibility of the National Employment Authority Tender/Reference Number: NEA/EOI/004/2018/2019 1.0 General Background The National Employment Authority (hereafter referred to as “NEA” or the “Authority”) was established in April 2016 by an Act of Parliament, the National Employment Authority Act (2016)—which effectively provided the legal framework and mandates for its operations. The Authority was created out of the then National Employment Bureau (NEB) which was one of the Departments in the Ministry of Labour, Social Security and Services. The Act therefore provided for the transitioning of the Bureau into the National Employment Authority. It provides for a comprehensive institutional framework for: employment management; enhancement of employment promotion interventions; and increasing access to employment by the youth, minorities and marginalized groups and for connected purposes. 2.0 Scope of Work I. II. III. The consultant shall design and produce pre-launch and launch materials “brand tool kit”, Participate in the pre-launch and manage the launch activities, and advise on Sustainability of visibility of NEA after the launch. More specifically, the consultant will be expected to: a) b) c) d) e) f) g) h) i) j) k) Study and Familiarize themselves with the NEA Strategic Plan; the NEA Act (2016), the Employment Act (2007), the Labour Institutions Act (2007), relevant International Conventions and standards on public employment services and other relevant materials on the NEA. Research and draw experiences of related organizations in other countries which have successfully provided services similar to the mandate of NEA. Develop a Communication Strategy for NEA. Provide a detailed roadmap on how NEA can be successfully launched. Design and produce branded materials for the official launch of NEA. Design and produce NEA resource packs. Design and produce materials for branding NEA. Advise on effective profiling of NEA for sustained visibility after the official launch. Present all the developed materials to the NEA Board for validation. Produce and deliver the finalized launch copies of all the materials to the Director General of NEA. Participate and manage launch of NEA Funding of the Consultancy The funding will be from GOK grant to the Authority. 4.0 Expression of Interest The Authority hereby invites sealed expression of interest from eligible and qualified firms to carry out detailed design and implementation of the launch 5.0 Short listing /Selection Criteria Interested firms must meet the provided requirements as indicated in the TOR which can be obtained by downloading from the NEA website (www.nea.com, www.laboursp.go.ke or obtain a hardcopy from the NEA Procurement Office. The short listed consultants will be consulted to give a financial Quote for further evaluation. 6.0 Submission of Expression Completed Expression of Interest and testimonials should be submitted in three (3) copies; - One (1) clearly marked original and the other two (2) marked copies which must be in English language. Consultancy Services for Launching and Enhancing Visibility of the National Employment Authority and be deposited in the tender box provided on the 1st floor NEA building located in Kasarani, DCC’s compound or mailed on or before 17th October 2018 at 10.00 hrs (East African Time) to: The Ag Director General – National Employment Authority Ministry of, Labour and Social Protection P. O. Box 25780 – 00100, Nairobi Kenya Tel: 020-7855747/6 dg@nea.go.ke or info@nea.go.ke Late EOI documents will not be accepted. The Tender opening will take place immediately after closure in the presence of the firm’s representatives who may choose to attend at the Authority’s boardroom located in Kasarani – seasons, DCC’s compound Supply Chain Management Services For Ag Director General - National Employment Authority.
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