Government Jobs in Nairobi, Kenya - KEBS

The Kenya Bureau of Standards (KEBS) has remained the premier government agency for the provision of Standards, Metrology and Conformity Assessment (SMCA) services since its inception in 1974. Over that period its main activities have grown from the development of standards and quality control for a limited number of locally made products in the 1970s to the provision of more comprehensive Standards development, Metrology, Conformity Assessment, Training and Certification services.
With the re-establishment of the East African Community (EAC) and Common Market for Eastern and Southern Africa (COMESA), KEBS activities now include participation in the development and implementation of SMCA activities at the regional level where it participates in the harmonization of standards, measurements and conformity assessment regimes for regional integration. KEBS operates the National Enquiry Point in support of the WTO Agreement on Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT).
Officer – Physicist
JOB No: KEBS/HR_JOB/2018_8
This is an entry and training grade for graduate cadre.
An officer at this level will work under direct supervision of a senior officer.

Qualifications

For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have:
·         KCSE C+ and above;
·         Recognized Bachelors degree in the relevant field, i.e. either Electrical engineering, Mechanical engineering, Civil engineering, Textile engineering, Food Science/Technology, Physics, Mechatronics, Agriculture/Animal Husbandry/Horticulture, Pure/Analytical/Industrial Chemistry, Biochemistry, Molecular Biology/Biotechnology;
·         Be proficient in computer applications;
·         Fulfill the requirements of Chapter Six of the constitution.
How to Apply
All applications from interested and qualified candidates must be submitted online.
All Applications must be received on or before 21st September, 2018 at 5:00PM.

Food Technologist Officer 
JOB No: KEBS/HR_JOB/2018_7
An officer at this level will work under direct supervision of a senior officer.

Qualifications

For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have:
·         KCSE C+ and above;
·         Recognized Bachelors degree in the relevant field, i.e. Food Science/Technology;
·         Be proficient in computer applications;
·         Fulfill the requirements of Chapter Six of the constitution.
How to Apply
All applications from interested and qualified candidates must be submitted online.
All Applications must be received on or before 21st September, 2018 at 5:00PM.

Textile Engineer Officer
JOB No: KEBS/HR_JOB/2018_6
Job Role
An officer at this level will work under direct supervision of a senior officer.

Qualifications

For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have:
·         KCSE C+ and above;
·         Recognized Bachelors degree in the relevant field, i.e. Textile Engineering;
·         Be proficient in computer applications;
·         Fulfill the requirements of Chapter Six of the constitution.
How to Apply
All applications from interested and qualified candidates must be submitted online.
All Applications must be received on or before 21st September, 2018 at 5:00PM.

Civil Engineer Officer
Job No: Kebs/Hr_Job/2018_5
Job Role
An officer at this level will work under direct supervision of a senior officer.

Qualifications

For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have:
·         KCSE C+ and above;
·         Recognized Bachelors degree in the relevant field, i.e. Civil Engineering;
·         Be proficient in computer applications;
·         Fulfill the requirements of Chapter Six of the constitution.
How to Apply
All applications from interested and qualified candidates must be submitted online.
All Applications must be received on or before 21st September, 2018 at 5:00PM.

Electrical Engineer Officer
JOB No: KEBS/HR_JOB/2018_4
Job Role
An officer at this level will work under direct supervision of a senior officer.

Qualifications

For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have:
·         KCSE C+ and above;
·         Recognized Bachelors degree in the relevant field, i.e. Electrical Engineering;
·         Be proficient in computer applications;
·         Fulfill the requirements of Chapter Six of the constitution.
How to Apply
All applications from interested and qualified candidates must be submitted online.
All Applications must be received on or before 21st September, 2018 at 5:00PM.

Mechanical Engineer Officer
This is an entry and training grade for graduate cadre.
JOB No: KEBS/HR_JOB/2018_3
Job Role
An officer at this level will work under direct supervision of a senior officer.

Qualifications

For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have:
·         KCSE C+ and above;
·         Recognized Bachelors degree in the relevant field, i.e. Mechanical Engineering;
·         Be proficient in computer applications;
·         Fulfill the requirements of Chapter Six of the constitution.
How to Apply
All applications from interested and qualified candidates must be submitted online.
All Applications must be received on or before 21st September, 2018 at 5:00PM.


Director, Standards Development & Trade
Reporting to the Managing Director
JOB No: KEBS/HR_JOB/2018_1

Roles

·         Providing strategic leadership in regional and international standardization, education in standardization and system certification activities;
·         Overseeing the management of standards development, education in standardization and system certification processes by providing strategic leadership and resources;
·         Guiding prioritization of requests for development of standards through analysis of requests in Standards Projects Committee (SPC) meetings;
·         Coordinating the preparation of the documents required for the presentation of final draft Kenya standards to the National Standards Council for approval as Kenya standards;
·         Coordinating requests for review, development and dissemination of standards by reviewing and allocating received requests to line managers;
·         Preparing and submit all monthly, quarterly and annual reports;
·         Developing work plans, budgets and managing resources.

Qualifications

·         KCSE C+ and above;
·         Recognized Bachelor’s degree in related field;
·         Recognized relevant Master’s degree;
·         Professional qualification and membership where applicable;
·         A minimum period of twelve (12) years on relevant work with at least eight (8) years experience in a senior managerial capacity;
·         Supervisory course lasting not less than two (2) weeks from a recognized institution;
·         Management course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution;
·         Leadership course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution;
·         Project management from a recognized institution;
·         Quality Management best practices (Lead Auditor/Assessor);
·         Demonstrated competence in work performance;
·         Fulfilling the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution.
How to Apply
All applications from interested and qualified candidates must be submitted online.
All Applications must be received on or before 21st September, 2018 at 5:00PM.

Director, Market Surveillance
Reporting to the Managing Director
JOB No: KEBS/HR_JOB/2018_2

Roles

·         Providing strategic leadership on compliance level of locally and imported products in the Kenyan market;
·         Liaising with stakeholders in the fight against substandard products;
·         Providing technical advice to industry on effective implementation of standards in order to facilitate improvement of quality of goods and services;
·         Ensuring adequate internal controls and compliance with the applicable laws, policies and procedures on product conformity;
·         Leading change management processes across all areas of responsibility as required through planning, leading and implementation of change to ensure support functions provide an efficient and cost effective services for the organization;
·         Handling consumer complaints and appeals to enhance customer satisfaction levels;
·         Protecting the health and safety of consumers and the public in general.

Qualifications

·         KCSE C+ and above;
·         Recognized Bachelors degree in Chemistry, Microbiology, Mechanical engineering, Electrical engineering, Civil engineering, Textile engineering, Biotechnology, Biochemistry, Food Science, or Agriculture;
·         Recognized relevant Master’s degree;
·         Professional qualification and membership where applicable.
·         A minimum period of twelve (12) years on relevant work with at least eight (8) year’s experience in a senior management position;
·         Gazetted Inspector;
·         Gazetted Prosecutor;
·         Supervisory course lasting not less than two (2) weeks from a recognized institution;
·         Management Course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution;
·         Leadership Course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution;
·         Project management course from a recognized institution;
·         Quality Management best practices (Lead Auditor/Assessor);
·         Fulfilling the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution.
How to Apply
All applications from interested and qualified candidates must be submitted online.
All Applications must be received on or before 21st September, 2018 at 5:00PM.
Only short listed candidates will be contacted. Short listed candidates will be required to submit their HELB, KRA, EACC, Credit Reference and Good Conduct certificates. Canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification.
NB: Any academic certificate acquired from foreign Institutions MUST be accompanied with a recognition certificate from Commissioner of University Education Kenya.
Qualified registered persons with disability and female candidates are encouraged to apply.