Achelis Workshop Manager Job in Kenya

Candidates should be a holder of either a degree or higher national diploma in Electrical / Mechanical engineering or its equivalent.

Minimum 5 years in the management of an outfit servicing and repair of industrial plant, construction, lifting equipment and power generators.

Must be a hands on professional.

Applications and detailed CV must reach the undersigned by the close of business on

The Human Resources Manager,
P.O. Box 30378 (00100)
Nairobi

Or emailed to careers.achelis@gmail.com

Only shortlisted candidate will be contacted 12th September, 2011

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Kenyan Job Vacancy in the Office of Deputy Chief Registrar of the Judiciary (Re-Advertised)

Republic of Kenya

Judicial Service Commission

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Vacancy in the Office of Deputy Chief Registrar of the Judiciary

The Judicial Service Commission of Kenya invites applications from qualified persons for the following position in the Judiciary:-

Deputy Chief Registrar of the Judiciary

1 Post

Ref: V/No. 6/2011

Terms of Service: Permanent and Pensionable

Period of service: Retirement at the age of 60 years with an election to retire on attaining the age of 50 years

Functions:

The Deputy Chief Registrar will discharge the following functions:-

(a) Deputize the Chief Registrar of the Judiciary;

(b) Be responsible to the Chief Registrar in the exercise of the duties assigned to him or her.

Requirements for Appointment:

For appointment to the position of the Deputy Chief Registrar, the applicants must possess the following qualifications:

(a) be an advocate of the High Court of Kenya and has since:-

(i) attained the qualifications of a High Court Judge; or

(ii) attained at least ten (10) years’ as a professionally qualified magistrate; or

(iii) attained at least ten (10) years’ experience as a distinguished academic and legal practitioner
or such experience in other relevant legal field; or

(iv) held the qualifications mentioned in paragraphs (i) to (iii) for a period, amounting in aggregate, to ten years.

(b) Has demonstrated competence in the performance of administrative duties for not less than five years.

(c) Have a high moral character, integrity and impartiality.

(In addition to the above qualifications, the applicants must demonstrate a high degree of professional competence, communication skills, fairness, good temperament, making of good judgments in both legal and life experiences and commitment to public and community service.)

Interested and qualified persons are requested to make their applications by forwarding the following:-

(1) A letter of application

(2) A detailed and updated curriculum vitae summarizing the applicant’s bio-data including, background information, (such as community service, financial discipline, pro bono activity, involvement as a party in litigation and involvement in political activity including any financial contribution to any political party/parties and criminal record) legal/professional engagement for the last five (5) years, three (3) professional referees and two (2) character references who can verify and comment on the applicant’s past and present employment.

(3) Completed Application for Employment Forms in triplicate - JSC 2A(for public officers) or JSC 2 (for other applicants)

(4) Five (5) samples of any writings by the applicant, including but not limited to judgments, advocacy submissions in courts, scholarly writings or any legal publications that the applicant has authored.

(5) The applicant’s three recent coloured passport size photographs.

(6) Declaration of income and liabilities as at the time of making the application, using the prescribed forms (The Declaration of Income, Assets and Liabilities Form JSC 2b) . For those who are in Government employment, attach copies of returns of declaration of income and liabilities and for those in private practice attach income tax returns, for the last three (3) years.

(7) Certified copies of testimonials and professional certificates and academic transcripts.

(Applicants are required to forward eleven (11) copies of documents listed in item 4 to 7 above as well as a soft copy).

To:

The Secretary
Judicial Service Commission
P.O. Box 30041 – 00100 Nairobi
E-mail: jscsecretariat@judiciary.go.ke

So as to reach the Commission within a period of twenty one (21) days from the date of this advertisement.

The JSC 2A and JSC 2 Forms and the Declaration of Income and Assets Forms are available free of charge at the Commission’s Secretary/Chief Registrar’s Chambers, Room No. 10 at the High Court Building, Nairobi during office hours.

The Forms can also be downloaded from the Judiciary’s Website - www.judiciary.go.ke

Only shortlisted and successful candidates will be contacted.

Canvassing in any form will lead to automatic disqualification.

The Judicial Service Commission is an Equal Opportunity Employer and selects candidates on merit, through fair and open competition, from the widest range of eligible candidates.

Hon. Justice Dr. Willy M. Mutunga, SC,
Chairman,
Judicial Service Commission.

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Orion East Africa Production Supervisor Job in Kenya

Orion East Africa Ltd is a manufacturing company specializing in plant health products for both local and export markets. The company has been operational in Kenya for more than 22 years and has now expanded into Environmental Management and Input Financing.

Orion East Africa is looking for a hands-on and motivated team player to take up the position of a Production Supervisor. The role holder will drive production excellence to ensure a continuous high quality supply of New and existing Products.

The incumbent must possess a unique blend of formulation prowess and must enjoy spending time in the production floor to understand the problems and find innovative solutions.

Key Responsibilities
Managing the entire product formulation activities.
Establish a profound understanding of the science of products and process.
Develop appropriate Qualitative and Quantitative Formula (QQF) for the Products in Question.
Other Responsibilities
Formulate new Biological plant health products.
Oversee production operations including safety standards maintenance, SOPs.
Develop extractions, purification and standardization methods for active compounds.
Formulate chemistry, powders, liquids and reverse engineering competitor products.
Develop and oversee Q/A and standardization protocols.
Requirements
Capable product chemist (Higher Diploma Level)
Strong analytical skills (Chemistry, Pharmacology and Plant Science)
Ability to handle Rotary Evaporators, Super Critical C02.
At least 2 years hands on experience in the paint industry
An Effective Communicator, Team Player & Motivator
One with a mature and realistic approach towards job related assignments
Ability to lead a production team
If you meet the above requirements, please send your application and detailed CV including current contacts of three referees to:

Director Human Resource & Administration
Orion East Africa Ltd,
P.O. Box 10170 – 00100,
Nairobi, Kenya

Application Closing Date: 23rd September 2011

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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Lorenzo Needs Magic to Close Gap on Stoner

Laguna Seca, California - MotoGP world champion Jorge Lorenzo has long been inspired by Laguna Seca and its infamous Corkscrew turn and he will be banking on that special spur when he defends his US Grand Prix title this week.

With nine races left this season, the 24-year-old Spaniard trails Australian Casey Stoner by 15 points in the overall standings and would dearly love to trim that deficit further with another triumphant display on Sunday.

Lorenzo made up some ground on Stoner when he snatched second place for Yamaha at last week’s German Grand Prix, one place better than the Australian.

“We are very strong at the moment and we will try to continue to reduce our gap behind Casey,” Lorenzo said on Friday.

“I have had great moments at Laguna Seca, above all last year when I won but also in 2009 when I got pole position even with a big crash and at the end got a podium.”

Two years ago, Lorenzo took pole position despite crashing and partially dislocating his collar bone in qualifying. He finished the race third behind winner Dani Pedrosa and Valentino Rossi after a gutsy performance.

Twelve months ago, the Spaniard again started on pole but this time he benefited from a spectacular crash by compatriot Pedrosa on lap 12 before powering across the finish line 3.517 seconds ahead of Ducati’s Stoner.

“That win was very special,” Lorenzo said of his 11th MotoGP triumph. “Winning at Laguna Seca was something I’d always dreamed of.”

Lorenzo is certain, though, to face heated competition on Sunday from 2007 US Grand Prix champion Stoner and Pedrosa.

“It’s a circuit I’ve always enjoyed quite good results at and we’ve always been naturally quite fast on it,” said Stoner, who has finished on the podium in his last seven races. “We’ll be looking to improve our results from the past three weekends. Podiums are great but I’m here to win races.”

Pedrosa, who sealed his return from injury by winning the German Grand Prix on Sunday, is another long-time fan of Laguna Seca, which is scenically laid out in rolling hills overlooking the Monterey Peninsula.

“The atmosphere there is special and I’d like to close the first part of the season with a good feeling,” the 25-year-old said. Reuters

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Stoner Eyes Repeat of  2007 Czech Win

Brno, Czech Republic - Australia’s Casey Stoner is looking to extend his lead in the MotoGP standings in Sunday’s Czech Grand Prix in Brno and add one more success to his five victories in this year’s 10 races.

Bolstered by victory in the US Grand Prix at Laguna Seca on July 24, before a three-week summer break, Honda rider Stoner will seek to repeat his only Brno win from 2007, the year in which he won his only world championship title.

“It’s a circuit I’ve always enjoyed and I believe with the results we’ve had in the past years we can expect to have a good race there,” Stoner told the MotoGP Web site.

But he will face tough competition from last year’s winner, Spanish Yamaha rider Jorge Lorenzo, second in the overall standings, on the 5.403-kilometer circuit about 180 kilometers southeast of the Czech capital Prague.

“The fact that it’s very fast and flowing has helped the Yamahas in the past seasons and I think Jorge will be strong there, so I will be watching for him,” the 25-year-old Stoner said.

The Australian, who came in third in Brno last year behind his Spanish teammate Dani Pedrosa, is now on 193 points in the overall standings, 20 points ahead of defending world champion Lorenzo.

“After the long break we are going to Brno completely recharged and ready to fight and try to reduce the gap to Casey,” Lorenzo said.

“This is a track I like and where I won last year. I hope we can start the second half of the season on the podium.”

Italy’s Andrea Dovizioso of Honda is third overall, 30 points behind Lorenzo but with a solid advance on his teammate Pedrosa. Italian Ducati rider Valentino Rossi, fifth overall, will come to Brno as the rider with the best record from the circuit with five MotoGP wins here.

The Brno circuit named after Tomas Garrigue Masaryk, the first president of former Czechoslovakia, was opened in 1987 to replace an old nearby track that became too dangerous for riders. Agence France-Presse

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Rio Haryanto's Tire Gamble Pays Off in Wet GP3 Race

After struggling in the past four legs of the GP3 Series, Rio Haryanto returned to the spotlight over the weekend, braving the rain to take out Race 1 of the German event at Nurburgring.

It was an emotional result for the Marussia Manor Racing driver, who started third off the grid on Saturday. “It’s such a special moment and I’m honestly just a bit speechless,” the 18-year-old was quoted as saying on the GP3 Series official Web site. “I’m from Indonesia and there are not many racing drivers [from the country] so to win in these conditions, it’s such a special day.”

The race was full of drama as light rain fell when the drivers lined up on the grid.

Rio was the only driver who stuck with slick tires. MW Arden’s pole-sitter Mitch Evans, Status GP’s Antonio Felix Da Costa, who started second, and fourth starter Tom Dillmann from Addax switching to wet tires before the race.

The gamble paid off, as the rain stopped just after the race started, and Rio battled for the lead with Evans and Lewis Williamson of MW Arden.

In tough conditions, Evans was at one stage 1.1 seconds ahead of Williamson, with Rio dropping to fourth after being passed by Lotus Art’s Valtteri Botas. But Evans had to surrender the lead to Williamson as he was handed a 10-second stop-and-go penalty for not having his wheels fitted at the three-minute race-start warning.

Rio had a three-way battle with Williamson and Botas in the last five laps, and the Indonesian managed to hold on to take his first win of the season, followed by Williamson and Botas. The win ensured Rio moved up to 11th place in the standings with 13 points.

“I just tried to drive as smoothly as possible and find the driest lines on track,” Rio said. “We were just trying to be gentle and not make any mistakes. It’s so easy to run off the track and miss your braking point or to lock up your wheels. But in the end I managed to hold on.”

In Race 2, Rio finished in 10th place. Bottas secured his maiden win, followed by Alexander Sims and Nigel Melker.

Last year, in his debut season, Rio finished with a win in Turkey and was fifth overall in the final standings.

Rio was the first Indonesian to test a Formula One car, driving for Virgin Racing in November. (Wimbo Satwiko)

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Horner warns of Red Bull attack

Given the considerable cushions Red Bull and Sebastian Vettel hold over their rivals in the Constructors' and Drivers' Championships, it would be easy for team and driver to play the percentage game.

Although McLaren and Ferrari have made strides in playing catch up, it seems inconceivable the Milton Keynes-based marque and the 24-year-old German will not retain their titles this year.

Mistakes will have to be made if Red Bull and Vettel are to be denied, yet from Horner's perspective, there will be no let up.

"If you look at Sebastian's 11 races this season he's had six wins, four seconds and a fourth," said Horner.

"That isn't a bad run of results, so the target for the team is to continue that kind of scoring.

"We've seen Ferrari and McLaren are competitive, and not just in recent races, but this year has been deceptive in many respects.

"It's just that we've been able to maximise our opportunities, and the intention is for us to continue like that in the remaining eight races.

"These next two events (Belgium and Italy) have historically been our weakest venues in terms of our package given the horsepower emphasis that is placed upon them.

"But we're looking forward to the final eight races, and we intend to attack them, just as we have the previous 11 so far."

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