Friday, March 23, 2012

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Job in Nairobi Kenya - Girls Empowered by Microfranchise (GEM) Program - International Rescue Committee (IRC) Project Officer

Posted: 22 Mar 2012 11:34 PM PDT



The International Rescue Committee (IRC) in Kenya serves vulnerable populations in the Turkana and Garissa regions as well as in Eastleigh, Nairobi.

The IRC implements programs in the areas of comprehensive primary health care, nutrition, protection, peace building, water and sanitation and hygiene (WASH), HIV/AIDS prevention, response to gender based violence, disaster risk reduction (DRR), livelihoods and governance.

Applications are invited for the position of:

1. Program Officer - Nairobi

The International Rescue Committee has been active in Kenya since 1992, providing essential services to refugees and the communities who host them.

The IRC started working directly with urban refugees in 2006 with the majority of programs running in the Eastleigh division of Nairobi.

There are currently an estimated 46,000 registered refugees in Nairobi, with an equal number estimated to live in the city without documentation.

The IRC provides referral systems for refugees, advocacy for refugee rights, adult literacy classes, and support to women groups, capacity-building services for local government officials and service providers, girls' empowerment through microfranchise and manages a resource center for refugees.

Job Purpose

The GEM Program Officer will be responsible for activity implementation of the program as well as partner management.

Partner organizations will take the lead on participant recruitment, training, and mentoring activities, with intensive support from IRC GEM staff. The position reports to the Project coordinator GEM, Urban program.

GEM Project

IRC received funding from the Nike Foundation to implement the Girls Empowered by Microfranchise (GEM) program in three districts in Nairobi: Eastleigh, Huruma, and Mathare.

Using a phased approach, and working in partnership with a variety of community-based organizations, the project will support the development of microfranchise relationships between local businesses and young people, with a focus on girls' empowerment.

Key Responsibilities
  • Directly oversee the implementation of day-to-day project activities.
  • Manage partner activity and relationships, providing direct training, support, and guidance on implementation.
  • Through partner organizations, foster linkages between 2,400 girls and local enterprises and provide business development services to franchisors.
  • Support training for 2,400 girls in essential business, financial management, and life skills and provide ongoing mentoring and refresher trainings.
  • Create linkages to existing referral services, including gender-based violence services, and identify gaps in service delivery.
  • Assist GEM Project Coordinator in monitoring and evaluating project outcomes, collecting data to inform documentation on best practices and lessons learned.
  • Mobilize the local community and organizing meetings with Kenyan and refugee community leaders
  • Supporting in information management- collection, analysis and dissemination of quality information to beneficiaries and other relevant stakeholders
  • Preparing project reports in line with donor guidelines.
  • Undertaking awareness events at the community level to invite girls ahead of recruitment process
  • Other tasks as relevant for implementation of the project activities
Requirements
  • 3 years program management experience, including at least 1 year in a humanitarian context with Economic Empowerment focus.
  • Bachelors degree in social science, community development, humanities or related degree
  • Good interpersonal and team building skills
  • Fluency in English and Kiswahili language preference.
  • Experience working with community groups.
  • Extensive training and mentoring skill.
  • Excellent communication and mobilization skills.
  • Strong analytical and problem solving skills.
  • Good time management and planning skills.
  • Strong computer skills (word and excel)
  • MUST be able to speak Somali Language
Full Job descriptions can be downloaded at www.rescue.org/careers

To apply please go to http://www.rescue.org/careers and search for NAME OF THE POSITION.

Please apply on or before 28th March 2012

IRC leading the way from harm to home

IRC is an Equal Opportunity Employer IRC considers all applicants on the basis of merit without regard to race, sex, color, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status or disability.

PUBLIC ALERT: DISCLAIMER

MISUSE OF OUR NAME FOR FRAUDULENT ACTIVITIES

The Management of International Rescue Committee (IRC) Kenya, wishes to inform the general public that it has come to our notice, that some unauthorized groups and organized individuals posing as our staff have been extorting money from the general public for their personal gains promising to offer jobs within IRC.

The general public should please take note all vacant IRC jobs has are advertised either in the local print media or on our website www.rescue.org/careers.

Interested candidates are NOT required to pay any recruitment/interview fee.

You are encouraged to report such individuals/groups to the nearest police station to investigate their conduct or to IRC at IRCKenya@rescue.org
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Health Coordinator Goal Kenya Job Vacancy - Readvertised

Posted: 22 Mar 2012 04:05 PM PDT


Goal Kenya Job Advertisement

Health Coordinator - Readvertised

Background:

GOAL has been implementing health and HIV activities in Nairobi for over 10 years however in recent years the programme approach has changed from direct service delivery to working through local partners.

GOAL works in a variety of informal settlements in Nairobi and targets its health activities toward those living with HIV and vulnerable youth.

GOAL's current strategic plan is coming to an end at the end of this year and GOAL needs to develop its health strategic plan for the next 5 years (2012-2015) which is based on lessons learnt over the past few years and clearly identified current priority health needs in these communities.

To date much of the focus has been on support to those affected by HIV and working with vulnerable youth. GOAL implements its work via local partners and with the MoH in selected health facilities in informal settlements across the city.

The population of Nairobi is increasing dramatically primarily in the informal settlements as people leave the rural areas in increasing numbers due to the increasing drought of recent years and rising food prices.

In the informal settlements, urban food insecurity, high levels of child mortality (particularly in children < 2 years), chronic child under nutrition, early onset of first pregnancy in young women/girls as well as the risk of STIs and HIV are just some of the complex challenges

General Description of the role:

The Health Coordinator will provide technical leadership and line management for GOAL Kenya's (GK) current health programme (HIV and youth friendly services) and support the growth of the health programme in new issue areas (e.g. adolescent health, nutrition and others).

S/he will also support the programme team to develop the health strategic plan for the next 5 years which is due to begin in January 2012.

The Health Coordinator will report directly to the Assistant Country Director – Programmes (ACD-P) and will also liaise with GOAL Dublin's Global Health Advisor to support the development of the health programme in Kenya.  

Key Responsibilities:
  • Building on the health baseline research report; the selected candidate will lead the development of core programme outcomes, outputs and indicators for the 2012-2016 GOAL Kenya Country Strategic Plan
  • Supervise and support the GK health team and support the integration of health programming across GK's programme sectors (Livelihoods, Child Empowerment and Protection and Emergency Programming)
  • Identify funding opportunities with institutional donors (DFID, USAID, Irish Aid and others) for new programmes and help secure funds to support new initiatives.
  • Maintain knowledge of current research, trends and good practices in health programming, including donor trends and key actors in Kenya's health sector; and disseminate relevant information to the GK programme team
  • Participate in key coordination meetings at the national and international levels, including but not limited to the UN Health Cluster, Nutrition Cluster, Sector Working Groups and others as necessary
  • Oversee the monitoring, evaluation and reporting on all GK health activities
  • Compile weekly, monthly and quarterly reports for submission to the ACD-P and the Country Director
  • Support training and performance assessment of all GK health staff
  • Assist with collection and analysis of data for KAPB, MICS, internal evaluations and other surveys
Qualifications, knowledge, skills and experience:
  • A Master's degree in Public Health or related discipline.
  • 3-5 years' experience managing health programmes (preferably in Kenya)
  • Excellent knowledge of principles in project planning and management
  • Self-motivated team player team player with a proven ability to think creatively, work independently and support the growth and development of a strong team
  • Outstanding communication skills (oral and written) in English and Swahili
  • Strong organizational skills and ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
  • Strong knowledge of and familiarity with subjects related to reproductive health, family planning, HIV/AIDS and other and other areas related to health
  • Knowledge of good practices in monitoring and evaluation, research and learning
To apply for the above position, please send your CV by email, listing three reference including your last direct supervisor and salary expectation to keapplications@ke.goal.ie.

Please put the job title, "HEALTH COORDINATOR" in the subject line of the email.

Those who had applied earlier need not reapply.

The closing date for all applications is Friday 6th April 2012.

Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted and responded to after interviews.

No phone calls accepted.

GOAL is an equal opportunity employer, qualified male and female applicants are encouraged to apply.
 
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Sales and Marketing Jobs in Kenya

Posted: 22 Mar 2012 04:03 PM PDT


Our client, a Company that designs, distributes, supplies, installs and maintains solar technology products – generators, solar panels, lights, heaters, among others, requires aggressive candidates to fill in the following vacancies:

Sales and Marketing Manager and 2 Sales Representatives

Sales and Marketing Manager – 1 Post

Role Summary

The purpose of this position is to ensure that organizational strategies and policies are developed and implemented to enable the company to realize continued growth, by assessment of marketing opportunities and target markets, intelligence gathering on customers and competitors and formal proposal writing and business model design.

Key duties:
  • To expand the company's product and profit revenues by identifying new markets and attracting new clients,
  • Researching new business opportunities, and identifying likely sales points,
  • Managing relationships and partnerships with company stakeholders including prospective clients, advisors, and technical experts,
  • Developing a strategic plans and sales strategies,
  • Undertaking presentations and negotiations with prospective customers,
  • Develop business proposals to development partners in the solar lighting sector,
  • Investigate the economic conditions surrounding solar business activity such as solar industry trends and competition,
  • Attend workshops, trade shows, and seminars to keep up-to-date on changes in the industry.
Requirements:
  • Bachelor of Commerce/Business Degree – Marketing option,
  • At least four years experience in business development. Experience in sale of solar technology products will be will be an added advantage,
  • Able to adopt a team approach and work with others in pursuing common goals,
  • A proven ability to manage/execute,
  • Excellent negotiation, interpersonal and communication skills.
Sales Representative – 2 Posts

Role Objective

The purpose of this position is to win new business by approaching potential customers and ensure repeat sales from existing customers.

Key duties:
  • Promote/Sell products to existing and prospective customers,
  • Follow up on new leads and referrals
  • Demonstrate products to existing/potential customers and assists them in selecting those best suited to their needs,
  • Prepare proposals/quotations for current and prospective customers,
  • cold calling to arrange meetings with potential customers to prospect for new business,
  • Take part in events to market the products such as seminars and trade shows,
  • Prepare and submit daily and monthly sales reports,
Requirements:
  • Diploma in Sales and Marketing from a recognized institution,
  • At least 2 years experience in sales and preferably in solar technology products,
  • Must be results oriented and able to work both independently and within a team,
  • Excellent negotiation, interpersonal and communication skills.
Send your Cv and application letter stating why you are best suit for the role, current remuneration package and expected salary to dafina@wananchi.com on or before 6th April, 2012.

Indicate the position you are applying for on the subject line.

Real Estate Sales Representative – 2 Posts

Role Objective

The purpose of this position is to win new business by approaching potential customers and ensure repeat sales from existing customers.

Key duties:
  • Promote real estate products
  • Sell to existing and prospective customers,
  • Follow up on new leads and referrals
  • Prepare quotations for current and prospective customers,
  • cold calling to arrange meetings with potential customers to prospect for new business,
  • Take part in events to market the products such as seminars and exhibitions,
  • Prepare and submit daily and monthly sales reports,
Requirements:
  • Diploma in Sales and Marketing from a recognized institution,
  • At least 1 year experience in sales; those with experience in real estate will have an added advantage
  • Must be results oriented and able to work under minimum supervision,
  • Excellent negotiation, interpersonal and communication skills.
Send your Cv and application letter stating why you are best suit for the role to dafina@wananchi.com on or before 6th April, 2012.

Indicate 'sales representative – real estate' on the subject line.

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FMCG Job in Kenya - Brand Assistant

Posted: 22 Mar 2012 04:02 PM PDT


Position: Brand Assistant – FMCG

Reporting To: Brand Manager

Company Profile

Our Client is a highly successful Multi-National Organisation with a local Manufacturing Plant that has operated in the Kenyan market as well as the East African Region.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Work with local agencies to develop and implement 360 degree communication strategies in line with the Brand plans;
  • Gather continuous market intelligence on the product performance, customer and consumer attitudes and new problems and recommend corrective action if needed;
  • Work closely with Demand planners to establish realistic demand plans;
  • Work closely with sales team & distributors / customers to ensure effective implementation of plans and stimulate product support;
  • Monitor and control Product Fixed and Marketing Expense (PFME);
  • Work closely with New Product Development (NPD) project teams on NPD projects to launch new formulations or products based on Consumer Insights;
  • Ensure marketing support in the form of Product information, Point of Sale (POS), Public Relations (PR), Relationship building and management is given to the country CCSD team.
The ideal candidate should possess the following skills and competencies;
  • Honors degree in Marketing/ Sales or other Business related field from a recognized university;
  • Minimum 5 years experience in Brand Marketing in an FMCG with a working knowledge of :
  1. Consumer & trade promotions
  2. Distribution & channel development
  3. Basic finance
  4. Working with agencies / third parties
  • Ability to use networks to influence business activity;
  • Excellent interpersonal skills with good relationship building skills;
  • A proven team player with creative problem solving skills;
  • Ability to multi task, self initiative, proactive with good presentation skills.
To apply for this position send your CV to mycv@myjobseye.com quoting the position in the subject line and preferred location.

Kindly also mention your current/ last salary and benefits.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted
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Accountant Jobs in Kenya

Posted: 22 Mar 2012 04:01 PM PDT


Senior Accountant

Reporting to: Finance Director
No. of posts: 2

Duties and Responsibilities
  • Compile and analyze financial information to prepare financial statements including monthly and annual accounts
  • Ensure financial records are maintained in compliance with accepted policies and procedures
  • Prepare financial management reports
  • Establish and monitor the implementation and maintenance of accounting control procedures
  • Reconcile and maintain balance sheet accounts
  • General ledger operations
  • Resolve accounting discrepancies and irregularities
  • Continuous management and support of budget and forecast activities
  • Financial audit preparation and coordinate the audit process
  • Ensure accurate and appropriate recording and analysis of revenues and expenses
  • Analyze and advise on business operations including revenue and expenditure trends, financial commitments and future revenues
  • Analyze financial information to recommend or develop efficient use of resources and procedures, provide strategic recommendations and maintain solutions to business and financial problems
  • Assist with accounts receivable and accounts payable
  • Assist with tax computations and returns
  • Assist in budgets and forecasts
  • Assist with implementing and maintaining internal financial controls and procedures
Requirements:
  • Must hold a degree from a recognized institution
  • CPA (K) or equivalent
  • Knowledge of financial reporting
  • Must have a minimum of 4 years experience in general accounting
  • Proficiency QuickBooks, ERP Solutions and Presentation of reports on Excel
Accountant (Receivables)

Reporting to: Senior Accountant

Responsibilities
  • Verification of customer invoices and credit notes and ensuring that all customer records are appropriately maintained. (Including ensuring that output VAT is correctly captured).
  • Prompt posting of receipts and related banking.
  • Assist in debt collection and setting debt collection targets.
  • Overseeing cash expenses and confirming cash requisitions.
  • Daily reconciliations of the cash customers accounts.
  • Regular reconciliations of customer's accounts, instituting necessary follow ups with liaison with the departmental head.
  • Provide accurate advice on billing queries.
  • Handle disputed bills and negotiate to bring payment within the agreed terms.
  • Identify changes in payment patterns and propose action to avert indebtness.
  • Regular meetings with debtors to ensure all relevant debts are managed as necessary.
  • Ensure that all documentation necessary during audit is prepared on time and forwarded to the Chief Accountant for inclusion in the audit file.
  • Maintain records of all customers in a file (invoices, credit notes, remittance slips, copies of withholding VAT and any manner of correspondences with the customer) and ensure that the same is filed system and in order for ease of traceability.
  • Contra accounts reconciliations with liaison to accounts payable and follow up on a monthly basis
  • Issuance of statements to customers within the agreed time period.
Requirements:
  • CPA (K) or equivalent
  • At least 2 years experience in general accounting and 1 year in accounts receivables
  • Proficiency in QuickBooks and ERP Solutions
  • Proficiency in use of basic computer packages
Send your Cv and application letter indicating your current remuneration package and expected salary to dafina@wananchi.com on or before 6th April, 2012.

Indicate the position you are applying for on the subject line.

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Jobs at Express Kenya ltd - Credit Controller and Accountants jobs

Posted: 22 Mar 2012 04:00 PM PDT


Express Kenya ltd is looking to hire a competent credit controller and accountants.

Interested candidates should send their Resume with supporting documents to

hr@expresskenya.com
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Deputy / Technical Project Director, Community Health Asst Director, HR Officer and HR IS Manager Jobs at Capacity Kenya

Posted: 22 Mar 2012 03:59 PM PDT


Deputy / Technical Project Director

The Deputy / Technical Project Director is a senior member of IntraHealth project leadership team, reporting directly to the Kenya Project Director.

S/he is responsible for leading the program/technical team in the implementing the Associate Award (AA) to the Capacity project in Kenya.

The Deputy / Technical Project Director oversee the technical staff to ensure the project achieves the three Intermediate Results, providing both guidance and technical support.

S/he also works closely with staff seconded to the Ministry of Health (MOH), and other selected Ministries and represents the project and the agency at various technical fora, including Technical Working Groups (TWG), with the MOH, USAID and other key stakeholders.

The candidate should hold a PHD and/or Medical degree with significant clinical experience with a minimum of 10 years relevant working senior technical, management and leadership experience.

S/he must have extensive experience in Health Systems Strengthening, Human Resources for Health, proven success in working with USAID Projects, including experience with PEPFAR reporting systems.

Asst. Director – Community Health & HRH Development

The Assistant Director, Community Health will work with communities and local coalitions to design, implement, monitor and evaluate community health and prevention initiatives.

S/he will be responsible for supporting the implementation of a HR approach for the National Community Health Strategy.

She will also support to designing appropriate monitoring and evaluation tools. In collaboration with the relevant line ministries, she will work with the network of other implementing partners to implement community health worker models funded by USAID/Kenya programs.

Additionally, s/he will liaise with government line ministries and other partners to develop HR strategic plans for community health interventions and support the public, not-for profit and private health providers roll-out the National Community Health Strategy.

Using the NHTP as the anchoring point, develop work with training institutions to develop training approaches and programs for CHEWS and CORPS.

The candidate should have a Medical Degree and a post graduate qualification in public health with minimum 10 year relevant working experience.

A significant knowledge of issues in health worker development programs in the country is desirable. Successful experience in managing USAID and PEPFAR funded programs with knowledge of GOK and MOH systems.

HR Officer

The HR Officer will be responsible for providing day-o-day management support to the Human Resources function, maintaining the human resource information system, employee records and implementing HR functions as from time to time determined by the HR Manager.

Minimum qualifications include a Higher Diploma in human resource management from a recognized institution with at least 3 years working experience in a busy HR function with a thorough understanding of HR processes.

Human Resources Information Systems Manager

The position is responsible for all aspects of deploying human resource information systems within the region as assigned on an activity basis.

The position will work closely with local HRIS stakeholders, activity specialists, Ministries of health, and implementation team.

The HRIS Manager will assist in software development and customization, data management and infrastructure improvements for Ministries of Health, professional licensing councils, FBOs and other government institutions.

Minimum qualifications include degree in Computer science or Information Technology or equivalent field. At least 7-10 years relevant work experience in computerized HRIS system development and implementation.

In-depth knowledge of Linux and open source technologies is desirable with strong experience in supporting MYSQL in Linux (Ubuntu) environment.

To apply please send CV and cover letter to jobskenya@intrahealth.org by March 30, 2012.

For more information about IntraHealth International go to www.IntraHealth.org.

As an equal opportunity employer, IntraHealth in Kenya makes decisions based on optimal achievement of the project's purpose and related work objectives and does not discriminate in its employment decisions on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, disability or on any other basis that would be in violation of any applicable local law.

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Jobs in Software solutions/telecommunications industry - Commercial Manager

Posted: 22 Mar 2012 03:57 PM PDT



Commercial Manager: Software solutions/telecommunications industry

Skills Set
  • Corporate Sales Experience and Background
  • Marketing and Technical Appreciation
  • Management of Financial Resources
  • Project Planning, Monitoring, Management Reporting and presentation Skills
  • Judgment and decision making skills
Key Roles
  • Planning and Strategy
  • Set and Meet Target
  • Create Budgets
  • Develop and map sales plan
  • Market Development
  • Develop Business Line Implementation Schedules with clear deliverables and deadlines.
  • Execute Performance per Business Line as per set Targets and Budgets
  • Performance Management
  • Ensure Achievement of all set targets
  • Liaise on all aspects affecting the P&L of the company with Finance & Service Delivery HODs
  • Analyze and act upon monthly management reports including Commercial Logs, CRM Reports, P&L, Balance Sheet and Cashflow Statements
  • Develop and Maintain Commercial Department Budget.
  • Monitor monthly financial statements, manage cash flow and establish controls to safeguard funds and take corrective measures required for aspects affecting Commercial Department.
  • Develop Board Paper analyzing performance indicators and action plans incorporating all management reports
  • Departmental Co-coordinator
  • Sales Management and Market Segmentation
  • Prospective Building
  • Needs Analysis and Projects Design
  • Enforce Projects Scope
  • Quotes and Proposals
  • Contract Negotiations
  • Performance Management and HR Management
  • Client Management
  • Lead Sales Team
  • Consolidate Reports from team
  • Communication and liaison
  • Establish and implement necessary communication strategy for the improvement and awareness of quality issues across all departments
  • Maintain and develop organizational culture, values and reputation in its markets and with all staff, customers, suppliers, partners and regulatory/official bodies
  • Team Building
  • Documentation & Systems
  • Pre-Sales Activities
  • Keep abreast with the latest technologies both in hardware and software
  • Continuous self development- Gain new skills relevant to the job requirements
Dead line; 27th of March 2012

Applications:

Please send an up to date CV, stating position you are interested in, current salary, accompanied by at least 3 referee telephone numbers/email addresses to; harriet@summitrecruitment-kenya.com

Summit recruitment & Training, Rhino House, Karen Road, Karen.

Only short listed candidates will be contacted. Please indicate in your email which position you are interested in.

Please do not apply if you do not meet the requirements of the job.
Terms and conditions apply.

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Sales Associate Jobs in Technology and Property Sectors

Posted: 22 Mar 2012 03:56 PM PDT


Sales Associate:Proven sales experience in the technology, business, media sectors – Ksh40,000 plus coms and benefits

Sales Associate: Proven sales experience in the property sector – Ksh25,000 plus coms and benefits

Dead line; 27th of March 2012

Applications:


Please send an up to date CV, stating position you are interested in, current salary, accompanied by at least 3 referee telephone numbers/email addresses to; harriet@summitrecruitment-kenya.com

Summit recruitment & Training, Rhino House, Karen Road, Karen

Only short listed candidates will be contacted. Please indicate in your email which position you are interested in.

Please do not apply if you do not meet the requirements of the job.

Terms and conditions apply

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Sales Executive Job in Kenya

Posted: 22 Mar 2012 03:55 PM PDT


Our client is a real estate firm looking forward to hiring a Sales Executive.

Requirements
  1. Have worked as a sales person or executive,with at least one year experience where they were required to meet monthly targets.In this regard someone with experience in the real estate marketing is preferred.
  2. Be fluent and confident in English language communication.
  3. Have a minimum of diploma certificate in a related field.( either in land economics, property management or sales and marketing)
  4. Be self motivated and confident to market up market property in Nairobi to middle and high income earners.
  5. Someone who is a go getter, having been in debating clubs or drama will do well for sales.
  6. Be conversant with Nairobi and its environs i.e different areas like lavington, runda, kileleswhwa,kilimani,south c,muthaiga, westlands etc.
  7. Above all of these is integrity the person must be a person of integrity with focus and lots of confidence.
Remuneration

We are willing to pay a salary of between kshs 20-25,000 all inclusive and more but on condition they meet their monthly targets, if they do we can increase, the retainer considerably.

In addition we also pay a commission of 8 % on sales brought in, our emphasis is that the sales person should draw the bulk of their income form commissions.

The Targets per month are to successfully let out two rental properties and sell two properties we have listed per month(basically bring in revenues of 300-500,000 per month) for which they should earn close to kshs 50,000 .

The retainer will be reviewed after probation if they are successful in meeting their targets.

Only candidates short-listed for interview will be contacted.

If you are up to the challenge, posses the necessary qualification and experience, please send your CV only indicating why you are the most suitable candidate for the role clearly quoting the job title on the email subject to jobs@corporatestaffing.co.ke

Recruitment Manager
Corporate Staffing Services
3rd Floor, Nabui House, Unga Lane Westlands (Behind Unga House) Nairobi.
Visit our website www.corporatestaffing.co.ke

Please indicate current or last salary.
N.B: We do not charge any fee for receiving your CV in our database for interviewing
 
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Human Resources and Administration Officer job at The International Rescue Committee

Posted: 22 Mar 2012 03:54 PM PDT


The International Rescue Committee has been working in Somalia since 2006, providing essential services to conflict and disaster affected communities.

The IRC has been operational in Central Somalia (Mudug and Galgadud regions) and Mogadishu implementing interventions in the areas of livelihood, WASH and health reaching out to more than 200,000 conflict and drought affected people. Applications are invited for the position of:

Human Resources and Administration Officer

Job Purpose/Objective

Reporting to the Operations Coordinator, the HR/Admin officer will support and lead in various HR and admin functions for IRC Somalia such as:
  • ensuring adherence to all personnel policies;
  • recruitment,
  • orientation and training for staff;
  • managing staff payroll;
  • staff contract management and overall office administration.
This position will be based in Nairobi with travel to field sites in Somalia

Specific responsibilities
  • Maintain a thorough knowledge of IRC personnel policies and support and guide in implementation of policies in every site. Assist the Operations Coordinator in developing and reviewing policies/ guidelines and present to the Country Director for approval
  • Ensure proper and adequate understanding of Somalia/Kenya labor laws and IRC's obligations and advice the Operations Coordinator on the same
  • Provide technical support and on job trainings for field based HR/ admin staff
  • Manage recruitment process including review of CVs and short listing and ensure that all recruitment has passed through reference checks, timely job offer and proper orientations for newly hired staff
  • Monitor and ensure the timely preparation and payment of payroll for the Ministry of Health seconded staffs, back pay, severance and other related pays due to staff
  • Monitor and ensure that all personnel documents are updated and maintained in the personnel files
  • Ensure all staffs have completed personnel files
  • Ensure all employees database is maintained and updated
  • Maintain up to date leave records for staff
  • Follow up and ensure to conduct exit interviews for exiting national/ expat staff and maintain copies on the file
  • Monitor and coordinate timely contract renewals, preparation of ID cards, hiring and termination letters
  • Overall responsibility for office administration ensuring smooth functioning of the office and portrayal of professionalism- cleanliness, staff attendance, management of visitors
  • Follow up timely procurement of office supplies and monitor reconciliation of office supplies with the warehouse report from logistics
  • Assist in purchasing and selecting staff gifts, organizing fare well parties etc
  • Travel to the field sites in Somalia at least three times in a year to monitor compliance with administration systems and policies, review administration operations
Qualifications
  • University Degree/College diploma in Management, Business Administration with focus on human resource management and office administration
  • At least 3-5 years experience with an INGO in similar roles
  • Strong organizational skills, ability to operate professionally and at a pace that assists in fast tracking various HR processes and decisions
  • Ability to manage demanding workload and problem solving
  • Excellent computer skills, especially word, excel and power point
  • Excellent in English and Somali both speaking & writing
Deadline for applications: 30th March 2012. Given the urgency of the recruitments, interviews will be held on an ongoing basis as and when applications are received.

Sending applications: qualified candidates are requested to send their application and CV to the email ID: IRCSomaliaJobs@rescue.org with the subject line as IRC Somalia Jobs- Application for the position of HR/Admin officer. Please do not attach any certificates at the application stage.

IRC leading the way from harm to home.

IRC is an Equal Opportunity Employer IRC considers all applicants on the basis of merit without regard to race, sex, color, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status or disability. 

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Technical Operations Engineer Job at Flytxt

Posted: 22 Mar 2012 03:53 PM PDT


Location: West & East Africa

Experience: 2-5 Years

Position:Technical Operations Engineer

Department: Technical Account Management

Overview

Flytxt is the technology leader in mobile marketing and advertising.

Mobile with its unique attributes - immediate, personal, and traceable and its reach into 80% of world's population - is an unparalleled marketing channel.

Flytxt provides technology to mobile operators to enable them to play a key role in mobile marketing and advertising.

Neon, the third generation mobile marketing platform from Flytxt is deployed at major mobile operators and media companies across Africa, Asia, and Europe.

Neon enables customers to generate incremental revenue through high-impact mobile marketing campaigns.
  • The marketing consultant would be interacting on a day to day basis with the marketing team of the telecom operator to enable them to run their campaigns better.
  • His skills would be put to use to design innovative real time campaigns targeted at the subscriber base of the operator, to fine tune already running campaigns at the operator, analyze the performance of new and old campaigns.
  • The consultant should also analyze regularly details related to the subscriber base of the operator, the extend of the churn the operator is facing etc.
  • He in collation with the marketing team should design a strategy for the operator for the future months as well
General Skills
  • Excellent communication, interpersonal, oral and written
  • Excellent problem solving and leadership skills
  • Certifications in CCNA/ORACLE/MICOSOFT/SOLARIS ADMIN
  • Hands on , resourceful, energetic, can do
  • Attention to Detail
  • High level of data analytical skills
  • Be a Motivated self-starter with the ability to work autonomously and as part of a team.
  • Have the ability to meet deadlines and adjust to changing priorities to meet business goals.
  • Responsibilities
  • To support project team for installation and commissioning of new hardware.
  • Responsible for supporting operational duties like server maintenance activities, network or VPN configurations, patch up-gradation and installations support.
  • Handle the tasks of providing high-level backup support to the operations and maintenance personnel as required.
  • Identify utilization patterns and their effect on operation/system availability and performance expectations.
  • Troubleshoot product and system issues and communicate with various functional departments within organization to resolve Customer problems.
  • Anticipate communication and networking problems and implement preventive measures.
  • Establish and perform maintenance programs following company and vendor standards.
  • Ensure timely customer notification of maintenance requirements and effects on system availability.
  • Investigate, recommend and install enhancements and operating procedures that optimize network availability.
  • Qualification
  • Bachelor's or Master's degree in engineering specialized in Computer Science (CS/CSIT), Electronics & Communication Engineering (ECE) & Telecommunication Engineering (TE).
Experience
  • Minimum of 2 years' experience in Telecom IT & Technical Support services.
  • Intermediate level in management of Network/System Infrastructure in Solaris/Linux platform along with data center management.
  • Basic level experience in writing & executing basic SQL queries.
  • Intermediate knowledge of IP routing, VPN & Ethernet technology and operations.
  • Basic knowledge of Telecom OSS/BSS, Messaging Platforms (SMS, MMSC etc) and IN systems.
  • Basic knowledge with managing Cisco/switch platforms and other devices like load balancers/content filtering/firewalls/IDS/IPS and network modeling software. Networking certification from Cisco (e.g. CCNA) and Microsoft would be a plus.
  • Expert in troubleshooting.
Interested candidates should submit their applications and detailed CVs online on or before Friday 30th March, 2012 on http://www.mara-ison.com/job/ (select the position then APPLY)

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Marketing & Communications Officer MARA-ISON Job

Posted: 22 Mar 2012 03:51 PM PDT


Location: East Africa

Experience: 2-5 Years

Position:Marketing & Communications Officer

Overview

MARA-ISON is part of the MARA Group which is a billion dollar enterprise. MARA-ISON's headquarter is in Dubai, with subsidiaries in Africa. It's IT Services division has been in Africa for over 14 years..

MARA-ISON has built a strong presence in Africa and we are currently involved in projects in Uganda, Kenya, Tanzania, Botswana, Angola, Zimbabwe, Rwanda, Nigeria, Mozambique, Ghana, Congo and Zambia. Our portfolio of business includes supply of Hardware, Software, IT Services and System Integration projects.

The marketing Assistant/ manager will play a key role in building the company's image and brand both internally and externally.

General Skills
  • Excellent communication, interpersonal, oral and written
  • Excellent problem solving and leadership skills
  • Excellent Communication skills - both oral and written.
  • Excellent analytical and Presentation skills
  • Hands on , resourceful, energetic, can do attitude
  • High level of data analytical skills
  • Be a Motivated self-starter with the ability to work autonomously and as part of a team.
  • Have the ability to meet deadlines and adjust to changing priorities to meet business goals.
Responsibilities
  • Coordinate to update the website and updating it regularly.
  • Take complete ownership of the quarterly MI Pride Newsletter
  • Take over Internal Marketing & PR activities – t-shirts, tags, quarterly awards etc.
  • Take over internal Communications as a responsibility
  • Interact with PR agencies getting market mindshare
  • Re initiate the Event participation (and speaker slots) for global/ African telecom conferences.. We actually needed this badly for the Barcelona event this month..
  • Finalize the Brand Manual (logo dimension ratio, color numbers, etc.)
  • Creating marketing collaterals for Sales people and reflecting the same on the Internet/ Intranet
  • Creating Products/ Services Brochures
  • Joint marketing and PR activities with partners
Qualification
  • Degree in Marketing or related fields
  • Brand management
  • Experience
  • Minimum of 2 years' experience in Marketing or similar position.
  • MS office proficiency (MS Excel and PowerPoint)/ (Added IT certifications is an advantage)
  • Proven track record.
Interested candidates should submit their applications and detailed CVs online on or before Friday 30th March, 2012 on http://www.mara-ison.com/job/ (select the position then apply)

Only shortlisted applicants will be notified.

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British American Jobs in Kenya - Unit Manager

Posted: 22 Mar 2012 03:50 PM PDT


We are seeking to fill the positions of Unit Manager with two (2) individuals who are proactive and self-driven and who can apply their knowledge, diligence, and experience to contribute to the achievement of our mission to delight our customers with outstanding financial services.

The main role of a Unit Manager will be to ensure that high production targets are met through a team of financial advisors and high personal production.

Key roles will include;
  • Develop a high caliber, highly motivated, disciplined and productive team capable of meeting their individual and company targets.
  • Production: Meet and exceed targets allocated to the unit on all lines of business.
  • Co-ordinate, supervise and motivate Financial Advisors in the unit and ensure that company policies and procedures are observed and performance standards regarding profitability and efficiency are attained.
  • Closely monitor and co-ordinate the implementation of the corporate Business Strategy and ensure that the sales force achieve their objectives within the set deadlines.
  • Identify, recruit and retain high caliber financial advisors and meet the unit recruitment requirements.
  • Training: To give effective field training for all Financial Advisors in the Unit.
  • Professionalism: Promote and project in all sales activity a high degree of professionalism within the unit.
  • The individual should also be good at making own sales and will also be expected to sell and meet a given target.
Qualifications, Knowledge, Experience
  • Experience in recruiting and developing a high caliber, highly motivated, disciplined and productive team capable of meeting their individual and company targets. In particular the team should be able to focus and succeed in selling quality and persistent business.
  • Bachelor's degree or relevant professional qualifications in areas such as education, marketing, economics or finance and accounting with a strong flair for sales.
  • Proven experience and success in managing a sales team selling insurance products will be a definite advantage;
  • Work experience in the financial services sector e.g. bank, insurance companies, fund manager, stock brokers etc would be an advantage;
  • Computer literate (evidence necessary)
  • A good working knowledge of financial markets and financial products;
  • A high sales drive and a strong will to succeed;
  • Mature, confident, articulate and with strong communication skills;
  • Results oriented with ability to work under strict deadlines and meet sales targets;
  • Well groomed, presentable and strong interpersonal skills;
  • Outdoorsy
If this position is of interest to you, please email your detailed curriculum vitae and covering letter explaining how you would meet the demands of this challenging position giving full names and contacts of 3 referees to:

njomo@british-american.co.ke

Previous experience is a mandatory experience for this role.

Applications should be received not later than Friday, 30th March 2012

Hard copies can be dropped at our Ambank House, 19th floor addressed to the Branch Manager and handed in to Martha.

In the event you do not hear from us by 1st June 2012, please consider your application unsuccessful.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
 
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British American Jobs in Kenya - Financial Advisor

Posted: 22 Mar 2012 03:49 PM PDT


As part of our aggressive growth strategy in 2012 and to strengthen the team to achieve ambitious performance objectives, the Company wishes to recruit experienced, dynamic, innovative and high caliber individuals to fill the positions of Financial Advisor.

Reporting to the Unit Manager and operating in a highly competitive and dynamic environment, this challenging position requires the candidates to perform the following functions:

Duties and Responsibilities
  • Prospecting for clients for the provision of insurance and investment services and products including unit trusts, life insurance, monthly investment plans, education plans, General insurance, Retirement planning, offshore products etc.
  • Provide financial advice to clients according to their requirements and risk profile, as well as the performance of the specific portfolios
  • Carry out a detailed-fact find review of the potential clients and recommend appropriate insurance and investment products.
  • Maintain a regular follow-up with clients to maintain a strong customer service.
Qualifications, Skills and Ability Requirements
  • Bachelor's degree or relevant professional qualifications in areas such as education, marketing with a strong flair for sales.
  • Minimum KCSE grade C
  • Minimum Age- 28 (mandatory)
  • Successful track record of selling in the financial services sector, teaching or any other relevant profession;
  • Highly networked and adept at connecting with people;
  • Prior experience in selling life or investments will be a definite advantage.
  • COP in insurance or its equivalent professional certification, added advantage
  • Good working knowledge of financial markets and financial products
  • Results oriented and able to work under strict deadlines to meet sales targets
  • Ability to thrive in a high-pressure, fast-paced environment with minimum supervision
Remuneration is an attractive and highly rewarding Commission based structure.

If this position is of interest to you, please apply to financialadvisor@british-american.co.ke with a covering letter quoting reference no FA.JAN.2012 explaining how you would meet the demands of this challenging position (please do not send hard copies).

In the event you do not hear from us, please consider your application unsuccessful.

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Relocation Officer in Nairobi, Bridge International Academies Kenya

Posted: 22 Mar 2012 03:48 PM PDT


About Bridge International Academies

Bridge International Academies was conceived in 2007 out of the belief that giving every child access to a high quality education would have the greatest impact on reducing poverty worldwide.

With that guiding insight, Bridge International developed a strategy that would enable it to launch a large-scale network of high-quality, ultra low-cost, for-profit primary schools.

Operating a network of schools supported by a strong central headquarters gives Bridge International the scale, experience, and capacity to invest in systems of management, support, training, and innovation that allows individual schools to dramatically increase their effectiveness.

Using this model, Bridge International is able to profitably deliver high-quality education for $4 per child per month.

This ensures that its academies will continue to successfully serve its communities as long as parents value the educational service provided.

The first Bridge International Academy launched successfully in Kenya in 2009 and 60 academies will be operating in Kenya in January 2012. Through rapid and strategic expansion, Bridge International will provide a quality education to over a million students in the coming years

About this position

We have and are continuing to develop one of the most sophisticated operational approaches to providing affordable education to MILLIONS of children in one of the most challenging environments in the world!

We're looking for an individual who will fill the position of Relocation Officer to process travel documents, visas permits, manage visa and work permit renewals, onboard international staff on basic country and company aspects and provide related administration services

Job Responsibilities
  • Design systems, tools and processes that assure a highly efficient desk that deals with all matters related to new and existing immigration requirements of BIA international staff
  • Apply for and obtain new or renewed permits and identification cards for international staff and their dependants
  • Obtain notification of arrivals and departures and residency permits for international staff and their families
  • Collect from the various Embassies, Government Ministries and Departments all such forms and documents that are required for the processing of visas and permits
  • Maintain a clear and well arranged photo album (passport photos) of all national and international staff and their dependants in Headquarters
  • Ensure visas and permits are promptly processed, all details are filled on respective forms and that the necessary forwarding letters are prepared and signed
  • Monitor and provide weekly reports to the Director of HR the status of all new and upcoming immigration documents with actions required to ensure compliance with the Immigration Act
  • Maintain good contacts and regular liaison with other agencies that impact or deal with BIA immigration and international staff issues i.e. AMSCO, Kenya Investment Authority and KRA
  • Maintaining proper filing records of all issues affecting international staff including effective closure of files on separation of international staff
  • Keep an updated (monthly) inventory of all the different services provided by Administration including numbers of: visas and permits processed those in-process, complaints received, tickets issued, hotel reservations made, etc and prepare monthly reports accordingly
  • Actively work towards the achievement of the BIA's goals
  • Abide by and work in accordance with BIA principles
  • Any other assignments in Administration related with or affecting immigration issues.
  • Responsible for handling matters of etiquette and protocol at BIA
  • To coach new staff or visitors from other countries to ensure they behave appropriately in their host country or Company
  • Assist in getting our international staff settled to include (arranging accommodation/transport, assisting in finding permanent accommodation) etc.
Specialist knowledge required:
  • Must have the knowledge of Kenyan laws, government regulations and guidelines pertaining to immigration of persons
  • Must have a minimum of 1-2 years experience processing work permits and special passes
  • Knowledge of local real estate, neighborhoods and local services is an integral function of this position
  • Ability to speak in multiple languages and familiarity with the cultures and customs of many nations is an added advantage
  • Must have the ability to organize events, tours and other social functions.
  • Must be very skilled and knowledgeable on diplomatic matters
  • Must be proficient in the usage of computers and office software packages (MS Word, Excel, etc)
  • Basic knowledge in finance is an added advantage
  • Must be fluent in both spoken and written English and Kiswahili
About You
  • A University Degree in the Humanities
  • Diploma in Business administration, International Relations, Diplomacy, Public Relations and Customer Care, Office administration, or any relevant field
  • Ability to work in a team, and occasionally under strict deadlines
  • High degree of integrity, discretion, and personal conduct
  • Flexible and adaptable to changing working conditions
  • Self-motivated, with good judgment and initiative
  • Good verbal and written communication skills
  • Good interpersonal skills
  • Sensitivity to diversity
  • Good level of attention to detail
  • Pleasant personality
  • Impeccable personal appearance and conduct
  • Highly organized
  • Report writing skills

In order to be considered for this position all candidates must register and upload their CV's on our website at www.bridgeinternationalacademies.com.

Please note that only short-listed candidates will be contacted.
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Export Administrator Job in Diversey Kenya

Posted: 22 Mar 2012 03:47 PM PDT


Export Administrator

Diversey, now part of Sealed Air, is a leading global provider of cleaning and hygiene solutions, serving customers in the lodging, retail, food service, health care and food and beverage sectors, as well as building service contractors.

Our products and solutions, sold in 165 countries, make food, drink and facilities safer, more hygienic and more sustainable.

The role:
  • The Export Administrator's main responsibility will be to support the Exports Team by working closely with the Value Chain Team to ensure that all export orders are delivered in a timely and efficient manner and with all the required documentation.
  • He/she will be involved from the order entry stage, invoicing, preparing the documentation and liaising with the logistics company to ensure that the products reach the Customer in the shortest possible time.
  • This person will be able to adapt quickly to changing priorities while still providing exemplary attention to detail.
Job Specification:
  • Tracking of shipments from country of origin until they reach the destination.
  • Export documentation and bank documents processing
  • Export order entry, Invoicing and Distribution
  • Follow-up on orders from team handling, raising the correct PFI and follow-up on LCs/CAD
  • Setting up of export systems and processes for the new markets
  • Preparing weekly progress reports
Qualifications Desired (Skills, Experience And Knowledge)
  • A University degree in Business Administration, Logistics or its equivalent with a minimum of -3 years relevant experience.
  • He /she must be self driven with a "can do" attitude and passion to achieve results under minimum supervision.
  • Must possess great interpersonal and communication skills
  • Must be proficient in the use of spreadsheets and other report generating and presentation software
A career at Diversey will have you working with top professionals on some of the most trusted brands in the commercial cleaning and sanitation industry.

Experience our energy and passion for a cleaner, healthier future by considering a career with us.

Diversey offers a competitive Benefits package.

Diversey is an equal opportunity employer.

Applicants who meet the requirements stated above should send their applications and detailed CVs with a day - time telephone number to the email address below so as to reach us on or before 31st March 2012 at 5.00pm: hr.kenya@diversey.com.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
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Job at Safaricom Kenya - Retail Centre Manager

Posted: 22 Mar 2012 03:46 PM PDT


We are pleased to announce the following vacancy in the Retail Department within Consumer Business Unit.

In keeping with our current business needs, we are looking for a person who meets the criteria indicated below:

Retail Centre Manager

Ref: RC – RCM– MARCH 12

Reporting to the Area Retail Manager, the job holder will be responsible for managing the day to day operations of the assigned Retail Centre Outlet by providing leadership and guidance to the Retail Centre staff.

The job holder's key responsibilities will be to:
  • Generate ideas and follow up on their effective execution to ensure achievement of set shop sales targets i.e. monthly, quarterly and annually;
  • Drive achievement of set shop customer satisfaction target as measured in the CDI through process innovations and staff skill set development;
  • Implement the defined business process/channels through which the retail sales service will be delivered to customers within the assigned Retail Centre;
  • Define and implement staff and shop performance indicators and follow up on their measurement;
  • Identify, reward high performance, discipline and recommend on staff promotions based on achievement of high performance criteria;
  • Mentor, coach and lead the Retail Center staff to ensure long term and sustainable high performance;
  • Implement the defined business process for cash management in the Retail Centre to ensure delivery of service to the customer;
  • Implement the defined business process for stock management in the Retail Centre to ensure delivery of service to customers and efficiency and accountability in stock management;
  • Manage and monitor assigned budget.
The ideal candidate should possess the following:
  • Degree in a Business discipline / Social Sciences from a recognized university;
  • 3-5 years working experience of which 2 years has to be in supervisory role in Retail Store management in a busy commercial environment;
  • Excellent working knowledge of Ms Office suite;
  • Ability to review customer purchasing trends to develop local sales promotions, understand customer expectation and use it to develop or improve business processes;
  • Ability to plan, monitor & forecast for resources in the Retail Centre, reconcile cash & stock and monitor stock movements;
  • Ability to negotiate and influence stakeholders by establishing and maintaining a positive public image with customers;
  • Service delivery orientated with strong commercial awareness;
  • Good people management skills and be able to motivate your team to achieve set targets.
If you feel that you are up to the challenge and possess the necessary qualification and experience, please send your resume with your cell phone contact indicating your experience and why you are the most suitable candidate for the role clearly quoting the job title and job reference to the address below by Tuesday, 27th March 2012.

The Senior Manager – Talent Acquisition
Safaricom Ltd
Nairobi

Via E-mail to hr@safaricom.co.ke
 
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AMREF Jobs in Nairobi and Makueni, Kenya - Project Managers

Posted: 22 Mar 2012 03:44 PM PDT


AMREF Kenya is looking for well organised, highly motivated and results oriented individuals to join a dynamic team and help bring lasting health change in Africa under the Child and Reproductive Health Programme with funding from Comic Relief and DANIDA.

The projects will be implemented in Makueni County and Samburu, Turkana, Marsabit, Isiolo and Wajir Counties) respectively.

These projects will focus on maternal, newborn and child health interventions working in collaboration with Ministries of Health.

AMREF is seeking to fill two positions of Project Manager.

The position under the DANIDA funded programme is based in Nairobi, while that funded under Comic Relief is based in Makueni.

Both report to the Child and Reproductive Health (CRH) Programme Manager.

Purpose of the Job

To provide managerial guidance and technical leadership in the implementation and expansion of project.

Key Duties and Responsibilities
  • Provide overall leadership and project management through coordination and supervision of the implementation of project activities
  • Plan, implement, monitor and evaluate project activities including writing technical reports for donors as well as for internal purposes
  • Facilitate capacity building activities for the project implementation team and other stakeholders
  • Lead in operations research, document and share results for advocacy in order to influence relevant policies and practices
  • Work with program staff to document and disseminate best practices and lessons learnt
  • Manage project resources including staff, finances and assets
  • Develop and promote partnerships and networking with relevant stakeholders including but not limited to donors, relevant Government of Kenya Ministries and NGOs
  • Ensure project integration and growth by participating in country office and program meetings
  • Participate in the development of new concepts and proposals for fundraising
  • Represent AMREF in partners and collaborators consultative meetings.
Qualifications and Competencies

The ideal candidate should have a Masters Degree in Public Health or relevant Social Sciences discipline with at least five years relevant work experience.

Must be ICT proficient, must be experienced in project management, operations research, monitoring and evaluation and implementation of community health strategy.

In addition, the ideal candidate must be an excellent communicator, team player and have visionary leadership.

These are challenging opportunities for dedicated and highly motivated professionals.

If you would like to join this dynamic team and help bring lasting health change in Africa, please quote the position and reference number (KCO/HR/001/2012) in the subject matter and send your CV and application letter which should include remuneration requirements and contact details of three work-related referees, to the Human Resources Manager, AMREF Kenya by e-mail to recruitment@amref.org

The closing date for submitting applications is Friday, April 6, 2012.

We regret that only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

AMREF is an equal opportunity employer and has a non-smoking environment policy.
 
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AMREF Jobs in Nairobi and Makueni, Kenya - Monitoring and Evaluation Officers

Posted: 22 Mar 2012 03:43 PM PDT


AMREF Kenya is looking for well organised, highly motivated and results oriented individuals to join a dynamic team and help bring lasting health change in Africa under the Child and Reproductive Health Programme with funding from Comic Relief and DANIDA.

The projects will be implemented in Makueni County and Samburu, Turkana, Marsabit, Isiolo and Wajir Counties) respectively. These projects will focus on maternal, newborn and child health interventions working in collaboration with Ministries of Health.

AMREF is seeking to fill two positions of M&E Officer.

The position under the DANIDA funded programme is based in Nairobi, while that funded under Comic Relief is based in Makueni. Both report to the Project Manager.

Purpose of the Job

To provide M&E technical expertise and support project activities and implementation of the project strategy.

Key Responsibilities
  • Participate in strengthening existing M&E systems in the project, programme and AMREF Kenya Country Office levels
  • Take lead in data capturing and reporting using monitoring tools to track project indicators
  • Provide technical input in the review of reports and participate in field assessments
  • Take lead in program surveys, organizing and facilitating quarterly, semi-annual and annual project review meetings with program staff and partners and giving feedback on M&E activities
  • Support project implementation team to document and disseminate lessons learnt and best practices
  • Ensure program integration and growth by participating in meetings and conferences
  • Participate in operations research and documentation.
Qualifications and Competencies

The ideal candidate should have a first degree in Statistics, Social Sciences or its equivalent. Professional training in M&E and at least four years relevant work experience.

Experience in operations research will be an added advantage.

Must have hands on experience in statistical analysis packages - STATA; SPSS, Epi info.

Excellent quantitative and qualitative skills.

Must be a team player, good communicator and ability to work under minimum supervision.

These are challenging opportunities for dedicated and highly motivated professionals.

If you would like to join this dynamic team and help bring lasting health change in Africa, please quote the position and reference number (KCO/HR/002/2012) in the subject matter and send your CV and application letter which should include remuneration requirements and contact details of three work-related referees, to the Human Resources Manager, AMREF Kenya by e-mail to recruitment@amref.org

The closing date for submitting applications is Friday, April 6, 2012.

We regret that only short-listed candidates will be contacted.
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AMREF Jobs in Makueni Kenya - Project Officers

Posted: 22 Mar 2012 03:42 PM PDT


AMREF Kenya is looking for well organised, highly motivated and results oriented individuals to join a dynamic team and help bring lasting health change in Africa under the Child and Reproductive Health Programme with funding from Comic Relief and DANIDA.

The projects will be implemented in Makueni County and Samburu, Turkana, Marsabit, Isiolo and Wajir Counties) respectively. These projects will focus on maternal, newborn and child health interventions working in collaboration with Ministries of Health.

AMREF is seeking to fill two positions of Project Officer based in Makueni.

Both report to the Project Manager.

Purpose of the Job

To provide technical expertise and support project activities and implementation of the project strategy.

Key Responsibilities
  • Develop project activities with timely and regularly reviewed detailed work plans
  • Assist in monitoring and evaluation of project activities and report on impact
  • Coordinate and participate in planning and implementation of project activities
  • Develop/adopt relevant materials to support field activities
  • Plan, implement and maintain records of field activities
  • Manage activity budgets including processing relevant financial transactions
  • Liaise with relevant partners, stakeholders and collaborators at activity level
  • Participate in operations research within the project
  • Participate in concepts development and writing of new concepts and proposals for fundraising
  • Participate in capacity building activities, field visits and meetings with relevant partners and stakeholders to strengthen networks and partnerships
  • Participate in the development of health promotion related materials (IEC) in liaison with the relevant partners
  • Prepare monthly, quarterly and annual reports relating to the project; assist in preparation of annual work plans and progress reports as per donor requirements.
Qualifications and Competencies

The ideal candidate should have a first degree in Social Sciences or its equivalent.

Must be ICT proficient with at least three years relevant work experience in a health promotion field.

Experience in community mobilisation and implementation of community health and networking with key stakeholders are essential.

Experience in Operations Research will be an added advantage.

Should be a team player, work under minimum supervision and a good communicator, good at written and oral research

These are challenging opportunities for dedicated and highly motivated professionals.

If you would like to join this dynamic team and help bring lasting health change in Africa, please quote the position and reference number (KCO/HR/003/2012) in the subject matter and send your CV and application letter which should include remuneration requirements and contact details of three work-related referees, to the Human Resources Manager, AMREF Kenya by e-mail to recruitment@amref.org

The closing date for submitting applications is Friday, April 6, 2012.

We regret that only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

AMREF is an equal opportunity employer and has a non-smoking environment policy.

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Job in World Agroforestry Centre (ICRAF) Nairobi Kenya - Social Scientist / Adaptation Specialist

Posted: 22 Mar 2012 03:41 PM PDT


About our organization

The World Agroforestry Centre (ICRAF) is an independent research institution which generates science-based knowledge about the complex role trees play in agricultural landscapes and rural livelihoods.

As part of the Centre's work to bring tree-based solutions to bear on poverty and environmental problems, researchers – working in close collaboration with partners – are developing new technologies, tools and policy recommendations for increased food security and ecosystem health.

The Centre's headquarters are located in Nairobi, Kenya, and research is conducted in 23 countries in Africa, Asia and Latin America.

We are supported by the Consultative Group on International Agricultural Research (CGIAR) and receive funding from over 50 different donors.

To learn more about our organization, please visit our website: www.worldagroforestry.org

About the position

Even the most ambitious mitigation policies will not prevent climate related impacts to rise over the course of the century.

Appropriate adaptation strategies and risk reduction measures to climate variability and change will therefore be increasingly important.

With agriculture's strong weather dependence, smallholder farmers are especially vulnerable to weather extremes. Future changes in weather patterns and rising temperatures will likely be even more detrimental.

It is therefore necessary to identify current and future vulnerabilities to climate variability and change and develop scientifically sound and robust adaptation strategies in the context of agroforestry systems that mitigate climate impacts.

It is also necessary to devise the limits of adaptation and identify complementary safeguards and transition pathways that allow for a 'soft landing'.

The main purpose of the position will be to:
  • Learn from existing community and farmer practices to identify and map current and future vulnerabilities to climate change;
  • Analyze impacts of development projects and develop robust adaptation strategies and climate smart practices with special focus on agroforestry systems and derive possible transition pathways;
  • Identify the limits of adaptation to weather extremes in agroforestry systems and devise opportunities for complementary safeguard systems;
  • Establish the costs and benefits of investing in improved management systems; and
  • Develop possible implementation strategies for up- and outscaling.
Responsibilities
  • Gather empirical evidence to determine to what degree and under what circumstances agroforestry practices and systems contribute to climate change adaptation on smallholder farms in the tropics.
  • Identify the limits of adaptation and resilience of agroforestry systems to climate change and variability.
  • Quantify vulnerabilities of farmers' livelihoods to current and future climate risks by learning from community and farmer practices .
  • Identify how social safety nets and financial institutions can improve the resilience of agroforestry systems to climate shocks.
  • Develop robust adaptation strategies and climate smart practices with special focus on agroforestry systems and derive possible transition pathways.
  • Provide technical support to development and policy initiatives, including NAPAs, CAADP, etc.
  • Develop multi-institutional project designs to improve smallholder climate resilience and adaptive capacity.
  • Contribute to fundraising and knowledge dissemination.
  • Engage with and develop the capacity of partners in research, knowledge sharing and facilitating adoption
  • Prepare reports, guidelines and scientific papers
  • Other responsibilities as may arise in the course of time
Requirements
  • PhD in social sciences (economy; development studies; environmental management; etc.)
  • Practical development experience in tropical developing countries
  • Solid background in resource economics, environmental and ecological economics, environmental policy and development studies, ideally in the context of smallholder farming systems
  • Demonstrated experience in gathering and analysing quantitative and qualitative socioeconomic data through household surveys, focus group discussions, interviews and other participatory approaches
  • Experience in proposal development and fund raising
  • Ability to communicate effectively with stakeholders, including smallholders, private sector and policy makers
  • Good publication record
  • Very Good verbal and written English skills, knowledge of another language commonly used in Africa, Asia or Latin America is an advantage
  • Agent-based or household modelling experience desirable
Terms of offer

The World Agroforestry Centre is an equal opportunity employer and offers a collegial and gender-sensitive working environment.

We believe that staff diversity promotes excellence and strongly encourage applications from qualified women.

This position is on International terms and will be for an initial period of three (3) years, renewable subject to nine (9) months' probation period, assessment of performance, continued relevance of the position and availability of resources.

How to apply

Applications for the position must include:
  • A cover letter illustrating your suitability for the position against the listed requirements and salary expectations
  • A detailed curriculum vitae
  • The names and addresses of three referees, including telephone, fax numbers and email addresses.
All correspondence should be addressed to the Human Resources Unit, World Agroforestry Centre (ICRAF), PO Box 30677, Nairobi, Kenya OR via email: icrafhru@cgiar.org and should indicate "Social Scientist / Adaptation Specialist" on their application letters and email submissions.

Applications will be considered until 31 March 2012 or until a suitable candidate is identified and selected.

Please note that only short-listed applicants meeting the above requirements will be contacted.
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