Acorn Group Architecture Jobs Kenya

Architecture Jobs in Kenya 2014. 
ACORN GROUP – a leading Property Development Company with interests in commercial, office, retail and residential development is looking for a highly ambitious candidate to fill this position in their main office in Nairobi:

Associate – Project Management (Design Management) – Re Advertisement
Reporting to the Senior Manager – Project Management, the position is responsible for managing and monitoring the Design attribute of all projects. This will include reviewing all project designs and ensuring completeness.

Principal Accountabilities

• Preparing drafts of the design procedures and processes to be followed indicating clear timelines for each activity
• Co-ordinating with the other associates in scheduling workshops for the entire Project Management Division to present and explain procedures
• Ensuring  that accurate and appropriate monthly status reports on Design are issued for each project within the specified timelines
• Guiding the Project Managers in resolving any design issues including but not limited to reviewing, providing guidance and addressing issues on design drawings
• Closely monitoring the project specific targets and advising the Project Managers of any challenges likely to impact on the targets set out
• Providing input in the development of key project documentation including but not limited to Business Case Budgets and Timelines, Project Briefs, Business Case, the Project Initiation Document (P.I.D.) and Project Closure Report

Key Qualifications and Experience

• A Degree in Architecture
• Must be registered with BORAQS
• A minimum of 3 years working experience as an Architect
• Must be self-driven and results oriented
• Excellent communication skills

Interested candidates are requested to forward their updated CVs torecruit@virtualhr.co.ke by 4th April 2014 stating their current and expected remuneration, daytime telephone contacts and addresses of three referees.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Architecture Jobs. Clerk of Works

Architecture Careers in Kenya
Tofina Rom Builders Ltd

Clerk of Works

Qualifications

• Diploma in architecture
• Diploma in construction management
• Computer skills in archidad,autocad, atlantis, word and excel

Experience: Should have worked as clerk of works in construction of medium to large scale residential estates in upper market areas.

Age 30-45 years.

Applications to reach us by 12/03/2014

Email: info@tofinarom.com

Tel 0710521478 / 0725165000

Kenya Airports Authority Lead Architect Job Vacancy

Kenya Airports Authority

Lead Architect

Ref LA/JAN/2014

Job Purpose: To plan, design and implement airports’ facilities development/improvements to meet the strategic needs of the business.

This position reports directly to the General Manager (Projects & Engineering Services).

Duties and Responsibilities

·         Perform architectural duties, using computer aided drafting and design (CADD) and managing architectural projects from definition through to completion of construction.

·         Develop concepts and designs for buildings, interpretation of standards, coordinating and consulting with engineering specialties, and participating in design and site meetings.

·         Monitoring project compliance by maintaining a variety of records, reports, plans, and files on work projects as set out in line with Corporate Plan.

·         Review field data, providing construction support services and investigating existing site conditions by conducting periodic on-site observation of construction work, reviewing contractor submittals and requests for information, preparing specifications, working drawings, bid documents, and estimates and presentations of drawings and models.

·         Review and evaluate designs prepared by other agencies or private contractors/consultants by ensuring adequacy, completeness, economy and compliance with design criteria, design standards, applicable codes and maintainability.

·         Assist in the interpretation of architectural and engineering design standards established by local jurisdictions by conducting codes and regulation research.

·         Improve the Authority’s rating on environmental sustainability in airport facilities development.

·         To continually undertake research on new technology and developments for airport facilities improvement.

Qualifications

·         Bachelor of Architecture degree from a recognized university.

·         Minimum 10 years post-university experience in a busy architectural office.

·         Must be registered with the Board of Registration of Architects & Quantity Surveyors (BORAQS) or other internationally recognized body.

·         Registration with LEED/Green Star Professional by Country Chapter of the World Green Building Council would be an added advantage.

·         Knowledge of design/drafting software including ArchiCAD and AutoCAD is a must.

·         Knowledge and application of presentation software (Artlantis and/or Piranesi) would be an added advantage.

How to Apply

Interested candidates are required to submit application letters, curriculum vitae and copies of certificates and other testimonials on or before 3rd February 2014 to the address below quoting the reference on the envelope.

The Managing Director
Kenya Airports Authority
P o Box 19001-00501
Nairobi

KAA does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, gender, ethnicity or disability.

Please note that canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification

“Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.”

Rwanda Biomedical Center (RBC) Jobs in Rwanda

Rwanda Biomedical Center (RBC) was created by the law n°54/2010 of 25^thJanuary 2011 establishing Rwanda Biomedical center (RBC) and determining its mission, organization and functioning. The vision of the RBC is to become a Center of Excellence for the prosperity of the country, ensuring quality heath service delivery, education and research. It has a mission of promoting quality affordable and sustainable heath care services to the population through innovative and evidence based interventions and practices guided by ethics and professionalism. To achieve its mission, RBC is looking for suitably qualified candidates to fill the following vacant positions:

No	Position	Number
1	Malaria Clinical Specialist	1
2	Malaria pre- elimination Superviser	1
3	Project Manager	1
4	MVU Animator/Technician	1
5	Food and waterborne Diseases Specialist	1
6	Health Facilities Specialist	1
7	Prevention of Drug abuse Special	1
8	Community-Based Rehabilitation Specialist	1
9	International Vaccination Officer	1
10	Sample Transportation Officer	1
11	Malaria Surveillance Officer	8
12	Cashier	1

For more information about the above positions please visit the RBC websitewww.rbc.gov.rw  or RBC Headquarter office notice board.

Andrew Makaka

Principal Deputy Director General

Graduate Architect Job Recruitment

Industry: Engineering/ Design
Location: Nairobi
Salary: Open & Competitive
Our client is seeking to hire a graduate architect whose main responsibility will be assistance in the provision of Architectural services.

Duties & Responsibilities

·         Interpretation of architectural, structural, civil and electro-mechanical drawings and sketches

·         General project management and site supervision including time and quality control

·         Preparation and/or supervision of project valuations, variation notices and final accounts

·         Approval/vetting of building materials and technologies for the best execution of projects and at the most reasonable costs

·         Supervision and liaison with project managers in regard to effective use of materials and technologies together with building a strong construction team, equipment capacity and suppliers base.

·         Take all site/project minutes, dissemination and the subsequent follow up

·         Recommendation of new design software and hardware requirements to aid in the design process

·         Any other duty as may be assigned from time to time

Qualifications & Skills

·         Bachelor degree in Architectural Engineering with a minimum of Second Class Upper division

·         Excellent written and oral communication skills

·         Ability to communicate complex ideas concisely

·         Active listening

·         Presentation skills

·         On-the-run problem solving/decision making

·         Information gathering skills

·         Analytical and interpretation skills

·         Self motivated and working with minimal supervision

·         Ability to be adaptable and flexible

If you are up to the challenge, posses the necessary qualification and experience, please send your CV only quoting the job title on the email subject (Graduate Architect) to vacancies@corporatestaffing.co.ke    before 27th January 2014

N.B: We do not charge any fee for receiving your CV in our database nor for interviewing
Only candidates short-listed for interview will be contacted.

The Recruiting Manager
Corporate staffing Services
Nabui House, 3rd floor, Westlands. (Next to Unga House)