Procurement & Management of Consultancy Services Workshop

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Workshop: Procurement & Management of Consultancy Services

28th September - 1st October 2010

Hilton Hotel, Nairobi

Leading organizations attribute part of their success to the services of consultants. Using expert's advice, these organizations have re-engineered their structures and processes to enable them attain higher efficiency levels and maximize returns on their investments.

Yet purchasing of consultancies remains a challenging area for procurement professionals and their organizations, particularly with regards to planning, evaluating, selecting, negotiating, and managing the consultancies.

This workshop examines enablers for purchasing of consultancies, status and role of the procurement function, applicable procurement practices, attitudes towards consultants, how the consulting service and the purchasing situation are framed, and implementation strategies.

The workshop is designed to inform procurement professionals on the most appropriate approaches for securing consultancies that will serve their organizational needs.

Course Objectives

• Understand how to develop consultants' TORs and setting evaluation criteria
• Identify and design the right selection process
• Understand and apply best industry evaluation practices of technical and financial proposals
• Acquaint yourself with various types and forms of contracts for,consultants
• Acquaint yourself with the process of selection of individual consultants
• Apply the appropriate negotiation strategies
• Understand how to manage consultant contracts

Target Group

Senior and mid-level managers involved in procurement, production, planning, logistics management, finance and administration managers, project managers and supervisors.

Cost: Ksh. 44,000.00 + 16% VAT

KISM members are entitled to 20% discount

For inquiries and bookings call Edith or Gitau on Landline +254-20-2213908/09/10 or mobile 0721-244828, education@kism.or.ke

JKUAT Self Sponsored Degree Programme in Marine Engineering (September 2010 Intake)

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Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology
School of Mechanical, Manufacturing and Materials Engineering

JKUAT Self Sponsored Degree Programme in Marine Engineering (September 2010 Intake)
Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology invites applicants for the BSc Marine Engineering programme in the School of Mechanical, Manufacturing and Materials Engineering.

Course Brief

The degree of Bachelor of Science in Marine Engineering is a five (5) year programme to be offered at the main campus of JKUAT and waterfront sites. A marine engineer deals with the design, construction and repair of sea going vessels; offshore structures and marine systems.

A marine engineer also works on offshore oil and gas drilling platforms and onshore as a consultant and manager. Graduates will have plenty of opportunities to work internationally as can be inferred from the expert projections of the rising shortage of seafarers; for instance as reported in the Lloyds List of 20th May 2010.

The programme is designed to meet the minimum requirements for accreditation by Kenya Maritime Authority (KMA) for the graduates to be registered as marine engineers with the mandate to practise offshore (in international waters).

Applicants Eligibility

The following shall be eligible for consideration for admission into the degree program.

(i) Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) who have at least a mean grade B-(minus); and a mean grade for the total score in the four JAB cluster subjects of at least B (plain); and the following minimum grades in the individual cluster subjects: Alternative A - Mathematics C+ (plus). Physics C+ (plus). Chemistry C+ (plus), and Geography or Biology, or any of Coup IV C+ (plus); Alternative B - Mathematics C+ (plus), Physical Science B (plain). Biological Sciences C+ (plus), and Geography or any of Coup IV C+ (plus), or equivalent qualification obtained in other examination systems

or

(ii) Kenya Advanced Certificate of Education (KACE) applicants who have at least two principal passes in Mathematics and Physics; and at least a total score of nine (9) points, and at least a credit pass in Chemistry at the KCE or its equivalent.

or

(iii) A holder of any other qualifications recognized by the senate as equivalent to (i) or (ii) above.

In addition to the above academic qualifications, the applicant will be required to submit a certificate of medical fitness obtained from a KMA approved medical practitioner.

Program Duration

The programme will take a total of 10 semesters and a total of 40 weeks of practical attachment, 24 of which will be on board a ship at sea. Students will also be required to undertake a cadet training for a minimum of 4 weeks.

Application forms can be obtained upon payment of non-refundable application fee of KShs 1,500 and returned by Friday 13th August, 2010 duly completed with official results slip/certificate to:

The Principal
College of Engineering and Technology (COETEC) - JKUAT
Box 62000- 00200, Nairobi, Kenya
Tel: 067-52711, Ext 3231 or 3233
Fax:067-52164
Email: dean@jeng.jkuat.ac.ke
Website: http:/www.jkuat.ac.ke

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Moi University - Office of the Chief Academic Officer - School of Medicine - MMED Reproductive Health Programme

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Applications are invited from candidates who qualify for admission into the Masters Degree in Reproductive Health (MMED Reproductive Health).

Applicants must satisfy the following minimum entrance requirements:-

1. Meet the common Moi University School of Medicine Graduate Studies Committee (SOMGS) entry requirements as they refer to Master of Medicine Programme.
2. Be a holder of the MBChB degree from Moi University or its equivalent from other institutions recognized by Moi University Senate.
3. Be registered or registerable as a medical practitioner by the Medical Practitioners and Dentists Board (MPDB).
4. Have worked for at least one year after internship.
5. Pass admission interviews as determined by the Department Postgraduate Committee.

Duration and Cost

The Masters of Medicine Programme (MMed) will normally extend over a period of 4 years and the course will cost Ksh. 195,450/- and US dollar 2413 for non citizens per year.

Application forms may be obtained from www.mu.ac.ke and non refundable fee of Ksh. 2,000 in form of bankers cheque. Forms must be returned not later than 20th August 2010 to:

The Dean School Of Medicine (Town Campus)
Moi University
Moi Teaching & Referral Hospital - OPD Building
P.O. Box 4606-020100,
Eldoret, Kenya.

Kenya Revenue Authority Public Notice: KRA Online Services Seminars

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Kenya Revenue Authority wishes to invite Nairobi based taxpayers registered for various Tax Obligations to attend KRA Online Services Sensitization Seminars at the KRA Convention Centre, 5th floor — Times Tower, Nairobi on the dates specified below:-

• Thursday, 5th August, 2010
• Thursday, 12th August, 2010
• Thursday, 19th August, 2010
• Thursday, 26th August, 2010

The seminar will startat8.30 a.m. and end at 12.30 p.m.

Please be punctual.

The seminar will cover e-registration and e-filing of VAT 3, P10, VAT 32, IT2C Returns.

Participants are requested to come with Laptops for ease of demonstration.

The seminar will assist Taxpayers to understand their Rights and Obligations with regard to all Taxes Administered under Domestic Taxes Department.

Commissioner of Domestic Taxes
KRA Complaints and Information Centre can be reached through the following channels:

In person: Office of the Commissioner General, Times Tower, 30th Floor,

Mail: P.O. Box 48240-00100 GPO Nairobi, Phone: (020) 281-7700
(Hotline), (020) 281-7800 (Hotline), (020) 343342.

Fax: (020) 341342.

Email: cic@kra.go.ke

Visit our website: http://www.kra.go.ke

Tulipe Ushuru, Tujitegemee!

KPMG Kenya Training: Towards Developing a Compelling Sustainability Strategy for Your Organization

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Sustainability is rapidly becoming a foundation of business strategy.

The growing influence of sustainability on businesses is driven by the increasing number and scope of global and local regulations, the growing constraints around raw materials, and opportunities associated with new offerings and enhanced brand reputation.

Recognizing the vast opportunities associated with these drivers, leading companies are re-inventing their entire business models to make the most of the changing business landscape.

Companies taking a strategic approach towards sustainability not only minimize costs and risks, but also outperform the competition by developing more sustainable products and services.

They become more efficient across their supply chains and drive superior financial results. Evidence of this can be seen in industry studies and analysis, such as assessment of the Dow Jones Sustainability Index, which clearly indicate a positive relationship between sustainability and financial performance, as measured by stock returns.

KPMG Kenya will conduct an interactive two day workshop on how to develop a compelling
sustainability strategy for your organization.

What you will learn from this seminar:

Using examples, case studies, best practices and hands-on activities, you will:

• List the steps in developing a sustainability strategy and begin to customize them for your organization
• Develop a business case for sustainability including drivers, opportunities, risks, issues and challenges
• Develop a process for a definition, vision and goals for sustainability for your organization
• Create a plan to assess the impact of sustainability on your organization’s economic, environmental and social performance
• Identify methods for determining sustainability metrics
• Discuss methods for prioritizing and implementation of sustainability initiatives
• Understand and analyze case studies and best practices for integrating sustainability into corporate governance, operations and the culture of the organization
• Establish a draft plan for tracking progress toward targets; and reporting achievements and progress towards sustainability goals

Who is the Workshop for?

This two day seminar is for leaders from business, government, and civil society organizations
who want to enhance their ability to build organizational capacity for formulating and implementing effective sustainability strategy.

You may be working in CSR, sustainability, corporate affairs, strategy, legal & compliance, marketing, finance, general management, operations or human resources.

You may be working in a company, a government business or department, local government or a social or environmental organization. If you are driving change in your organization in any way, this seminar is for you.

Details of the Seminar:

Date: 26 - 27 August 2010
Venue: Intercontinental Hotel Nairobi
Time: 8:30am to 5:00 pm
Your investment: KShs 66, 750 per person, exclusive of VAT
There is a free offer (one participant) for Institutions sponsoring three or more participants.)

RSVP

Ms Agnes W Ndegwa or Ms Rebecca Kamau
16th Floor, Lonrho House
PO Box 40612-00100 Nairobi
Tel : +254-20-2806000/290
Fax : +254-20-2215695
Email : agnesndegwa@kpmg.co.ke

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