Technician Jobs at Peace Winds Japan and Colleges and Institutes Canada


Deadline of this Job: 19 January 2023
JOB DETAILS:

Duties and Responsibilities:
Store & stock Management
• Workshop Spare Part Store Management.
• Manage the spare part store (Store organization and space utilization).
• Manage the spare part stock (supervision of spare parts movements and control of stocks).
• Responsible for and to organize stock security (Accountable for the spare parts in stock in the stores).
• Responsible for the completion of the workshop documents and other related matters according to SOPs recommendations.
• Ensure and maintain proper inventory system (kardex) and all parts issued/received are reflected immediately on to the stock card on a daily basis.
• Records all shipments of spareparts in-coming and checks with the packing list and provide information of any wrong spares, lost and damaged items.
• Take the responsibility of the stock only on the basis of an effective, documented and signed inventory.
• Be the only person in possession of the store keys (copy are kept, celled in a coffer).
• Be responsible to complete properly the Receipt Slip, Issuing Slip, Stock Cards from all other stock related documents (and to sign them with written delegation of responsibility from the Workshop Officer).
• Keep and file a copy of each document relative to a stock movement or adjustment.
• Be responsible for and ensure discipline and security of the Spare Part Store (Strict limitation of access at the Stores).

Reporting
• Report immediately, stock movement information to the Workshop Officer.
• Establish strong working coordination with the workshop key staff especially, (Workshop Officer, Workshop Service Advior) to ensure shortage of parts is well managed.
• Liase with the Workshop Service Advisor to ensure spare parts data is keyed daily into the System.
• Transmit systematically and immediately to the ICT Officer the required documents for registration in the database.
• Produce stock analyses, documents, and reports upon request by management.
• Inform immediately management of any fact that can have serious impact on the Spare Part Store activity.
• This job descriptions are not exclusive, it may include other task/job that may be assigned from time as a normal routine duties.

Store/Tool Management
• Organize and optimize the available store space to facilitate the storage and flux of parts in the store. Take appropriate action if space is becoming insufficient.
• Ensure the proper cleaning of the store.
• Take appropriate actions to improve spare part storage in the perspective of an improvement of the stock management (in coordination with the Workshop Officer).
• Organize the security of the stock by taking all appropriate measures. Limit stricly access to the Spare Part Store to authorized staff. No un-authorized persons should be allowed into the stores at anytime for the security of the stores and assets inside the stores.
• Organize the transparent and efficient storage of old parts. Ensure that dispatching of spares to the Workshop is done in a timely manner.
• Prepares all spare parts requisitions, GRNs, way bills, Issue vouchers and Job cards duly filled before the parts are issued or distributed.
• Arrange and keep all parts/tools in a systematic manner so that easy accessibility is maintained and avoid duplicating orders.

Stock management
• Read and understand standard workshop SOPs, tools and system.
• Ensure that SOPs, management and monitoring tools, and Systems related to spare parts management are functioning.
• Ensure the proper receipt of parts, delivery and transfer of parts.
• Ensure the proper storage of parts and the management of locations.
• Establish spare parts procurement request to recomplete the stock.
• Assist in generating spare parts lists to update parts projection.

Stock control
• Establish strong collaboration with the Workshop Service Advisor and ICT Officer to insure that PMS stock is reflecting the physical stock (all documents properly registered). and the Purchasing service to anticipate receptions and accelerate purchasing request.
• Ensure smooth daily stock control of moved parts (parts received and issued during the day).
• Ensure a regular statistical control on a relevant % of the stock at least every 2 months.
• Organize 2 times a year a total stock inventory (external control to be organized by the Workshop Manager).
• For each control, proceed systematically with a stock reconciliation (balance between physical / stock card and PMS stock).
• Inform the workshop Officer of any discrepancies, trace causes and request the authorization for a stock adjustment.
• Make sure that stores information will not be revealed to non-PWJ person at any time critical information should not be released to un-authorized persons for confidentiality and require approval from the office.

General Tasks
• Skilled in understanding the steady flow of parts and processes, from workshop requisition to release.
• Updates and shares the stock balances weekly to the Workshop Officer.
• Assist in identifying spare parts needs for replenishment, by accurately identifying. obsolete spares, and updating stock bin cards.
• Performing physical parts verification.

Qualifications & Professional Experience
• Relevant Diploma in mechanical engineering or Grade 1 Technician or stock management.
• Relevant experience in supervising spare parts, and tools store of similar size.
• Advanced computer literacy, data processing (Word, Excel, Access)
• Ability to work with the ERP system.
• English read / written / Spoken.
• At least 3 years’ work experience in a comparable position with references.

Other knowledge, additional competences
• Ideally, knowledge of spoken/written language widely used in the country.
• Sensitivity in handling and disposing of documents which may be important.
• Reliable, honest and has good organizational skills.
• Commitment to and understanding of PWJ Vision, Mission and Values.


Deadline of this Job: 19 January 2023
JOB DETAILS:

The STA/CICan Representative will have the following specific responsibilities:
• Act as main point of contact with the Mastercard Foundation team in Kenya;
• Represent CICan in Kenya with, inter alia, the Ministry of Education and related agencies, other government departments, TVET institutions, private sector and civil society stakeholders, and representatives from donors and other development partners;
• Support the establishment and maintenance of effective relationships between Canadian and Kenyan partners and support the implementation of their institutional and thematic partnerships;
• Provide input in setting the agendas for the program’s various committees including the Program Steering Committee (PSC), the Program Technical Committee (PTC) and the Partnership Program Committee (PCC). Chair/facilitate the PTC and PCC meetings. Participate in other meetings and committees as required.
• Ensure project implementation is aligned with MOE policy priorities;
• Supervise directly and indirectly the Kenya-based program staff, providing direction and mentorship and ensuring annual staff performance reviews. Oversee and participate in effective recruitment that respects CICan and Government of Kenya policies and regulations;
• Ensure the strategic and effective implementation of the program, with a focus on results, the efficient use of program resources and the management of risk;
• Provide technical support to ensure the effective implementation of the program, including in the program’s institutional and thematic partnerships between Canadian and Kenyan TVET institutions and in other project consultancies;
• Provide technical and policy advice to MOE, TVET agencies and other partners;
• Ensure strong linkages between industry and TVET institutions both virtually and with periodic visits to those institutions;
• Ensure the full integration of gender equality in the program, including across all project activities;
• Ensure the excellence of the program’s monitoring, evaluation and learning strategy;
• Ensure the effective implementation of strategic program communications for audiences in Kenya, Canada and elsewhere.
• Provide technical input on annual work plans, quarterly financial and technical reports and annual budgets;
• Co-lead, with the STA for the KBEST program, in the overall management of CICan Operations in Kenya, including the implementation of administrative tasks including but not limited to banking, travel approvals, assistance for incoming and outgoing visas, RFPs and contracting, expense approvals, and legal matters.
• Provide information as required by CICan and Mastercard Foundation.
• Perform other duties as may be assigned

Minimum Requirements
• Full fluency in English and Swahili.
• Kenyan citizen or legally permitted to work in Kenya. Note: CICan will not provide a work permit or sponsor individuals.
• At least Bachelor’s Degree in a related subject area (international development/cooperation, project management, business administration, or similar);
• At least 7 years’ experience in management of complex programs, initiatives, or departments. At least 3 of those years should be in the management of international development programs, preferably in the TVET sector;
• At least 5 years’ experience in skills training or TVET in the public and/or private sector with expertise in such areas as teacher training, competency-based education and training (CBET), prior learning assessment and recognition (PLAR), curriculum development, gender in TVET, and leadership and management training;
• Demonstrated experience supervising staff and managing teams;
• Experience working in and/or with the Canadian college/institute system and network;
• Knowledge of and experience with the Kenyan TVET system and stakeholders is highly desirable;
• Practical experience working in partnership with industry and TVET at a systems level to influence policy and build effective training solutions to meet industry needs;
• Practical experience with monitoring, evaluation and learning in an international development context;
• Demonstrated experience applying gender equality concepts in an international development context;
• Strong experience working with budgets and with financial management;
• Demonstrated leadership and problem-solving capacity in cross-cultural settings and participatory management context;
• Strong writing, reporting and presentation skills;
• Demonstrated ability using Microsoft Office Suite.

Desirable Requirements
• Ability to speak and understand French.