Vacancy: International Partner Advisor
Our Client, a social enterprise affiliated to Africa’s leading mobile-based agric platform, is expanding into East Africa. They have recently opened an office in Nairobi Kenya and are looking for a smart, dynamic go getter who wants to make a difference in people’s lives through private technology interventions. If you’re ambitious and looking to do something different, this is the right opportunity for you. 
Position Objective: This is a senior role to lead the Partner team in providing client services to a diverse set of partners across Africa. You will act as a strategic consulting partner to governments, NGOs, agribusinesses, and mobile network operators, which are seeking to change the way they work using disruptive mobile-based technologies. 
The team provides strategy and training visits in the country. They are responsible for setting up rollout procedures and plans, tracking and monitoring deployment by partners and impact monitoring.The role requires excellent communication & business skills (fluency in Portuguese is a plus). The position demands a dynamic leader who is comfortable addressing a room full of farmers, a gallery full of agriculture ministry leaders or a briefing of telecom executives. The candidate should possess deep experience and accomplishment in at least four and ideally five of these disciplines:Managing projects in African development and/or agriculture (8-10 years’ experience)Implementing new technologies in rural areas of the developing world (8-10 years’ experience)Organizational and project management (8-10 years of experience)Entrepreneurship& Franchising experienceTechnology strategy experienceBuild relationships with partners and resellers utilizing the company’s technology and business models;Manage reseller performance, and revenue sharing models and put in place processes to deliver;Lead strategic communications with senior policy makers, development partners, CEOs, and farmers & traders with confidence and authority;Conduct strategic consulting visits and trainings for clients & resellers, including business plan development, investment assistance, strategic project planning, and/or market information system setup;Consult with clients and partners on best MIS implementation methods and lead deployment of the company’s key services on the ground;Update and maintain partner toolkit: training programs, methodologies, rollout plans, budgets, how to guides;Present the company, its services and value propositions at conferences and events internationally;Create a community of partners and resellers to share ideas, challenges and lessons learnt;Oversee the execution of key Partner team initiatives;Supervise and drive upselling of the company’s solutions into key client accounts;Assist with overall company global strategy, account management and operations;Provide mentoring and coaching to junior team members;Advise on software features and their application in various contexts and client sectors.Manage the day-to-day operations of the Business Advisory and Product advisory groups;Job Requirements & QualificationsBachelors degree (in international development, communication, business, social sciences or other relevant field); a Postgraduate Degree is preferredCommunicate effectively at the senior policy professional level and with farmers in the fieldBe interested and motivated by innovative private business models that leverage ICTs to drive economic developmentDemonstrated management experience in any of the following sectors: ICT/Telecoms; Development; Agriculture or BusinessTrack record of strong leadership, business development and people management skillsDemonstrated success in implementing rural development projects/programsExperience in training and/or consulting is a must.Possess entrepreneurial instincts and understand businessBe willing to work in an exciting start-up and travel extensively

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Position: Site Acquisition Specialist 
Company: Broadband Communication Networks - Nairobi (Kenya) 

Job Summary: Overall supervision of all aspects of wireless site development from search ring issued through lease and zoning permitting I complete Interface with RF, Operations, Network Design and Construction to meet the goals and objectives required 

The position Includes responsibility for outside vendor selection when applicable

Job Responsibilities:

Supervise the site acquisition process relating to leasing, survey orders, title orders, zoning, and zoning drawingsPerform site walks at candidate sites and determine leasing and zoning feasibilityEnsure that all regulatory requirements are followedEnsure all leasing and zoning related milestones are entered into the project tracker system in a timely mannerWork with the client to coordinate all aspects of zoning documentsMust have general knowledge and understanding of requirements to lease the required amount of land for tower site locations, rooftops or raw land areasMust have general knowledge and understanding of requirements to submit a zoning application - (must have local Jurisdiction Input) supporting documentation, RF emissions, photo simulations, zoning drawings, equipment specifications, etcReview zoning conditions and ensure proper documentation Is Incorporated Into final Construction drawingsReview zoning and construction drawings as part of the red line process to ensure new site development is documented and designed within Customer requirementsDeliver operational new sites for market deployment in a timely manner to meet overall market goals and objectivesMust have good Interpersonal skills to be able to communicate with co-workers, subordinates and superiors in a professional mannerDesirable skills and ExperienceCandidates must have a bachelor's degree in Land Economics and a minimum of five (5) years of experience in Industrial Design.Must have five or more (5+) years of experience handling real estate transactions, including knowledge and familiarity with leases, easements, title, survey, engineering and contract matters.Must have proven ability to work independently using discretion, good judgment, and personal motivation.Proven to be highly organized and detail-oriented.Must be fully competent in using office productivity applications, such as Microsoft Office software, Microsoft 365/Sharepoint and ADOBE.Must have some experience managing and supervising projects and people.How to Apply

If you meet the above requirements send your CV only to hr@broadcom.co.ke indicating the title (Business Development Manager) on the subject line before 7th November 2014.

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Reports To: Pharmaceutical Services Manager Liaises With: Marketing department and the other Departments
Purpose of the Role: This post reports to the Pharmaceutical Services Manager. The purpose of the post is to ensure a sustained increase in the uptake of MSK pharmaceutical and family planning products across all channels to reduce unsafe abortion and unintended pregnancies.

The position holder strives towards the achievement of maximum profitability and growth in line with company vision and values. 

Establishes plans and strategies to expand the customer base in the marketing area and contributes to the development of training and educational programs for clients and partners.

How to apply

For more information on the position and the application procedures please visit www.mariestopes.or.ke/careers

Marie Stopes Kenya is an equal opportunity Employer

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Vacancy: Sales Executive - Embu
Summary: Orb Energy is one of the leading providers of solar energy solutions in Kenya and beyond. We are a fast growing company and currently making inroads countrywide. In order to meet this demand, we are looking for aggressive and passionate Sales Executives to market our products within Embu and its environs.

Job Purpose: To contribute to the dissemination of solar energy by maximizing the sales of Orb's products, often in partnership with financial institutions who provide consumer financing. 

To ensure prospects are taken through the sales process in a timely fashion, receivables are collected on time and customers are satisfied by providing adequate installation and after sales service.

Specifically you will:
Forecast sales accuratelyClose sales on a consistent basis and in line with credit and delivery termsMeet monthly, quarterly, and annual revenue targets and grow sales month by monthIdentify and map sales areas and conduct sales demosManage financing partners and franchisees nationwideTrain franchisees and financing partners on how to sell, install and serviceEnsure complaints and after-sales service issues and repairs are managed in time and to the satisfaction of the customersMeet high ethical standards in line with the company cultureReport to the Vice President Africa on a daily basis   Proven track-record of meeting revenue/ collection targets Willing to travel extensively in sales territory, at least 15-20 (every) days per monthStrong team player, able to build and motivate a sales teamA go-getter, who can take initiative and work independently Energetic, enthusiastic, innovative, passionateExcellent communication and presentation skillsAble to connect with people and obtain their trust and respectExperience in solar, agriculture, insurance, microfinance, fast moving consumer goods industries will be an added advantage 1-6 years of sales experience. Candidates with experience in direct selling preferredManagerial experience preferred, especially if grown from sales executive level to sales manager levelSend your application including a cover letter indicating your desire to work with our client; a detailed CV highlighting relevant experience, details of current and expected salary, a daytime phone contact, email address, and the names of three professional referees by close of business Friday 7th November 2014

Adept Systems
Management Consultants
P O Box 6416, Nairobi, GPO 00100

Email: recruit@adeptsystems.co.ke

Candidates that currently reside in the region are strongly advised to apply.

Only short listed candidates will be contacted. 

Please note that we do not charge fees for receiving or processing job applications.

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Final Evaluation of AGRA Market Access Program's Phase I | ReliefWeb Skip to main content Labs Blog Mobile About Us Help LoginRegister HomeUpdatesCountriesDisastersTopicsOrganizationsJobsTraining Print27 Oct 2014Final Evaluation of AGRA Market Access Program's Phase IJobfromAGRA—Closing date: 14 Nov 2014 Download PDF (254.91 KB)

The purpose of the evaluation is to assess the overall program performance and to provide feedback for new strategic directions or implementation designs and delivery. The evaluation will assess what has worked, what did not work so well, key lessons learned and what should be emphasized or adjusted, in the second phase. This will essentially cover the analysis of the process of implementation, the changes that have occurred as a result of the program’s intervention, opportunities and constraints that have been encountered, important lessons that have been learnt and recommendations for future design and implementation

In order to objectively achieve the purpose above, the evaluation will be guided by the following ethical rules/considerations:

Openness – of information given, to the highest possible degree to all involved partiesBroad participation – the key stakeholders should be involved when relevant/possibleReliability and independence – the evaluation should be conducted so that findings and conclusions are correct and trustworthy.

The specific evaluation objectives include:

Determining the relevance or appropriateness of the Program theory of change, design, strategies, management structure and delivery mechanisms and assessing whether or not they are adequate to realize the intended program objectives;Critically assessing to what extent, if any, the program achieved its intended objectives; outputs, and whether these are beginning to yield into outcomes, both intended and unintended;Ascertaining to what extent the program was effective and efficient in achieving its intended objectives;Assessing whether the program has been cost effective in achieving the desired outcomes and the likelihood that those results will be sustained over the medium to long term;Identifying to what extent the Markets Program integrates and aligns with other AGRA programs, the quality of partnerships built, if any, with relevant national and regional institutions and other stakeholders in supporting program delivery and whether these are sustainable over time;Assessing the efficacy of the different models utilized by the program, for instance, building the capacity of market access actors, improving infrastructure, promoting produce quality through improved post-harvest handling practices and using the output market structures to facilitate access to finance for smallholders.Identifying challenges and documenting lessons learned and best practices that will inform future strategic program decisions.The evaluation will also provide recommendations on practical strategic actions that need to be taken to improve future implementation and ensure sustainability of outcomes and institutionalization of key lessons learnt. Suggestions on how to build stronger governance systems, gender integration, and how future program initiatives should feed into ongoing and planned national-level agricultural strategies to enhance synergy, complementarity and value addition will be expected.Scope and focus of the Evaluation

The evaluation will essentially cover the following thematic areas:

Programmatic impacts – what outputs have been delivered, what changes (outcomes, both intended and unintended) have occurred among the beneficiaries, relevance of program interventions, return on investments and the sustainability of the achievement to-date;Program delivery mechanisms – the approach adopted by the program to achieve the results highlighted above including models/best practices employed by the program; e.g. the warehouse receipt system, support for aggregation centers, linkage of smallholder farmers with structured markets, etc.Program management for results- This would look at the internal program management processes to assess their adequacy, efficiency and effectiveness. These will include the program structure; staffing; grant-making processes; quality of grants funded; level of integration and alignment with other AGRA programs; and how the program has supported public and private partnerships to facilitate market access for smallholders.

The Evaluation Questions

The following major areas and issues should be addressed in the evaluation questions:

Program performance and ImpactExtent to which program outputs, outcomes and objectives were achieved at all levels;Positive and negative, direct and indirect, planned and unplanned results of the program;Effectiveness of program and project activities;The strategic importance of the program achievements and how it interfaces with the next phase of the program tenure;Document challenges, lessons learned and best practices in program, sub-program and project implementationEfficiency in resource utilizationThe use of resources against budgets;Value - for - money analysis of program results to assess the quality of results/deliverables against the cost of achieving these results in comparable contexts;Potential and options for future sustainability, scalability and replicability of achievements.Management issuesManagement issues such as the overall organizational structure of the Market Access Program, staff configuration, execution modalities, and quality of grant making and management approach, arrangements for implementing grants, capacity gaps, utilization of the expertize of consultants and how they affected program results.Lessons learnedMenu of portfolio investments e.g. capacity building, infrastructure development, equipment supplies, promotion of post-harvest management technologies etc. How can these investments be sharpened and up-scaled?What has been learned and what can be built upon in the next phase of the program?How did the lessons learned during the Program implementation help to improve program investments and management in the future?Methodology for Evaluation

While a detailed survey design and methodology to achieve the objectives of the end of program evaluation shall be defined by the consultant, and approved by AGRA, the following is broadly suggested as a guide. The Evaluation methodology will be a combination of qualitative and quantitative approaches for data collection and analysis. Essentially, this will entail: Desk review of key program documents and program implementation progress reports from grantees, program officers and other partners. Such documents shall include but not limited to the background program documents; grant proposals; progress reports; projects’ rapid assessment reports, and other key documents related to the program. Besides the review of relevant literature related to the assignment, the consultants shall also undertake field data collection using structured interviews with key informants, notably; farmer organizations, agro-dealer networks, project administrative and technical personnel, program partners/and donors, AGRA program staff and management; and targeted Focus Group Discussions (FGDs), as appropriate.

To enrich the qualitative data obtained through the above qualitative methods, the Consultants shall also administer questionnaires to a representative sample size of farmer households, SMEs, and other relevant stakeholders. To enhance likelihood of achieving the evaluation objectives stated above, the selection of grants shall be done from a sampling frame of Market access program-funded projects which shall be clustered into: projects that have ended; projects half-way into implementation; and projects that are in the early stages of implementation. Furthermore, the consultants shall work closely with the Market Access and the M&E staff to ensure effective coverage of the projects, countries, ecological zones and cropping systems. Each of the components of the evaluation highlighted above shall adopt its appropriate methodology that best offers higher chances to obtain sufficient data to address its research questions. It is expected that the consultants will develop and institute an in-field quality control mechanism to ensure robust and valid data is collected and analyzed for reporting.

Deliverables

The consultant (s) shall be expected to prepare and submit to the client a set of key reports in the course of undertaking this assignment. These reports shall be reviewed and accepted by the client before payment is approved. The following have been identified as key reports to be submitted:

An Inception Report – This shall be prepared and submitted within two weeks after the signing of the contract. The consultant will prepare this after reviewing key technical documents and after discussion with the client. The inception report shall focus on: the understanding of the Terms of Reference and scope, the relevant methodology to be adopted, the evaluation design and key questions, and, the work-plan for the assignment. The inception report shall be reviewed by both the M&E and the program’s team within 5 days after submission, and shall have to be approved before proceeding to the next phase.Progress brief - While there is no formal progress report required during the assignment implementation, between inception and Draft report submission, the consultant (s) shall be expected to regularly (bi-weekly) share with the client, key emerging issues and trends to avoid surprises or misconceptions by either party.Draft Report – This shall be prepared and submitted to the client towards the end of the assignment. The draft report shall require feedback in form of comments, questions and inputs from the client. In addition, the consultant (s) will be required to present the Draft Report to a wider AGRA audience for validation.Final Report – This shall be no more than 40 pages (excluding annexes), and submitted to the client on, or before the expiry of the assignment contract. Any valid extension may be mutually agreed between the Consultant (s) and the Client, provided it carries no extra cost to the latter. The following will also be expected from the Consultant:A master copy of the final report suitable for reproduction, and four copies, in full-color and bound, as well as soft copies.Submission of the final report, after incorporating the comments/inputs on the presented draft report. The final report shall include actionable recommendationsAll data-sets (in SPSS/Stata) and questionnaires used during the assignment shall be a property of AGRA, and shall be the responsibility of the consultant to carefully deliver them to AGRA.Management and Reporting

To ensure consistency, enhance utilization and avoid any surprises, the firm (consultant) shall in the course of the evaluation, be required to regularly provide an update on the evaluation progress. Reporting shall be directly to the M&E Director, and in close working relationship with the Market Access Director and Program Officers.

Timing

The evaluation is expected to be completed within a 90-day period, effective from the date a contract is signed.

In-house Resources

Access to project documents, progress and evaluation reports, program databases, contacts for grantees, financial records and other program related files, depending on the consultant’s requirements will be availed. Access to the Program Directors and AGRA staff shall be guaranteed upon request.

Documents to be provided include:

The Program Business PlanProgram StrategyMarket Access M&E planProgram proposals to donorsGrantee proposals and reportsAnnual investment plansList and contacts of Market Access GranteesProgram progress reportsField trip reportsInformation available on the AGRA websiteOther publications, documentaries, success stories, studies and reports produced by the program e.g. Do all roads lead to markets, AASRThe Evaluation Team

This evaluation is expected to be conducted by a team of experts with experience in smallholder market access programs.

The team should be composed of experts with the following profiles and qualifications:

Solid experience in evaluation of Agriculture development programs for the team leader and most of the experts. Technical knowledge of, and familiarity with, the evaluation methodology.Proven ability to both assess past effectiveness and provide strong strategic thinking on future direction.Experience working in AfricaFull working knowledge of English, French and Portuguese as well as excellent report writing skills.Demonstrated ability to generate high quality, rich, readable products on time and in line with expected deliverables.Fully conversant with the principles and working methods of project/program cycle managementAt least one of the experts should have hands-on experience with market access related initiatives in staple value chainsSensitivity to local beliefs, manners, and customs and ability to act with integrity and honesty in interactions with stakeholders.Proposal

The proposal should include:

A detailed elaboration of issues to be addressed/covered;A description of the evaluation plan (see annex 1) including details of the proposed methodology, sampling, study design; analysis and reporting, and milestones for the evaluation and a timetable of activities.Detailed budgetDescription of the pay schedule for the reviewPast performance summaries (at least three brief descriptions of past or current contracting mechanisms for assignments similar in size, scope and complexity to this tender) and list of references that demonstrate performance in conducting similar evaluationsAt least one previous relevant report and list of previous reportsCVs conforming to the qualifications listed above for persons to manage and conduct the evaluation. Only CVs strictly relevant to the assignment shall be accepted.Supporting documents includingmandatory institutional documents such as incorporation papers and most recent financial statements.

Any request for additional background information may be sent to BBamanya@agra.org

For more information on AGRA kindly visit the website: www.agra.org

How to apply:

Interested parties are requested to submit their technical and financial proposals (ensure the two are separate documents) to: procurement@agra.org by 14th November 2014

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Position: Office Assistant

Location: Mombasa

Qualification: Diploma in front office or Secretarial services or Accounting or Business Management

Attributes: Attentive to details trustworthy, excellent communication skills

Responsibilities:

Oversee the TeamRan daily office activitiesBe point of contact for the institute when the manager is not thereReceive and respond to call and emailsRespond to queries and  receiving  clientsManaging petty cash collections and bankingHave a background in accounts and ITExperience in a training background will be an added advantage.

Interested Candidates can share their CVs through this email hmunisi2@gmail.com.

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For over 90 years, Save the Children has been making a difference in children's lives in more than 120 countries. We are the world's largest independent child rights organization, underpinned by a vision in a world in which every child attains the right to survival, protection, development and participation. Our mission to inspire breakthroughs in the way the world treats children, and to achieve immediate and lasting change in their lives.

Save the Children is an organization for talented people with different backgrounds and perspectives. We are proud that our people are representative of the children we work with and we thrive on our diversity. We are an equal opportunity organization dedicated to our core values of Accountability, Ambition, Collaboration, Creativity and Integrity. Our culture is embedded in these values, along with a strong commitment to our Child Safeguarding Protocol, ensuring that all representatives of Save the Children demonstrate the highest standards of behavior towards children both in their private and professional lives.

The East African Regional Office is responsible for 7 countries in East Africa, including Kenya, Somalia, Uganda, Rwanda, Sudan, South Sudan and Ethiopia, with a current staff complement of approximately 3500 staff, and current expenditure of approximately $200 million each year.

ROLE PURPOSE:

The purpose of the Economic Justice Coordinator is to developing a cutting edge investment in children (IiC) programme within the East Africa Regional Program (EARP) to ensure governments are obligated to their commitment in providing human and financial resources for children. This is in line with article 4 of the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child known as general measures of implementation through social, economic, legislative and other areas. Economic Justice or investment in children is the global Child Rights Governance (CRG) breakthrough which states, Allchildren, especially the poorest, benefit from greater public investment and better use of society’s resources in realizing their rights.

KEY AREAS OF ACCOUNTABILITY

Project implementation and coordination on Investment in Children:

· Develop an investment in children strategy for the East Africa Regional Program (EARP)

· Implement the activities, outputs and achieve outcomes on selected IiC projects (SCD program on budgets and SCN’s program on tax)

· Network with donors, partners, SCI staff and representatives from the AU, EAC and other regional bodies on IiC

· Coordinate selected IiC projects to ensure donor compliance and SC member input including technical advisors

· Build the capacity of SCI staff, partners, representatives of regional bodies on IiC

· Have regularly contact with programme countries for purposes of implementation and creating synergies between the countries

Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability and Learning (MEAL) of Economic Justice projects:

Prepare and implement a MEAL plan for the selected IiC projectsWrite accurate, timely and factual narrative plans and reports for SCN and SCD for onward transmission to donorsReview the selected IiC project budgets and reports to ensure accuracy prior to submission to the Senior ManagerCoordinate any meetings, workshops and other capacity building opportunities relating to the selected IiC projectsBe accountable both to donors and beneficiariesCoordinate project kick-off meetings, mid-term reviews and evaluation of IiC projectsUndertake quarterly M&E and other programme visits

Coordination of Economic Justice partners:

Identify new partners on IiC both amongst CSOs and regional duty bearersCarry out assessments of potential partners,Follow-up on accurate disbursement of funds to IiC partners in collaboration with the RP Awards CoordinatorDevelop a functional coalition on IiC across East Africa

Business development on Economic Justice:

Write successful proposals on IiC thereby increasing the resources of the EARP on IiCClosely collaborate with SC members and TAs in the development of successful proposalsContribute to the identification of new donors and SC members that can fund IiC projects

Advocate for Investment in Children with Regional Bodies and Institutions:

Represent SCI at high-level meetings on economic justice within the AU, EAC, UN ECA, African Development Bank and other regional bodiesCarry out comprehensive research and analysis on IiC with the possibility of publishingBe the voice for children by advocating with decision makers on IiCSupport EA Country Offices on IiC giving the regional perspective

Perform other duties upon request as long as these don’t negatively affect the agreement with funding members

Perform other duties upon request

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

A Masters degree in Economics or related fieldAt least 5-years’ experience in implementing economic justice projects or programs preferably in East AfricaExperience from working with public financial management, preferably within central government.Knowledge on regional institutions that address economic justice and governance for instance the AU, African Development Bank, East African Community, UN Economic Commission for AfricaExperience in project coordination, implementation as well as monitoring, evaluation, accountability and learning (MEAL)Excellent written and oral communication skillsPrevious work experience in an NGO environment, an added benefitResearch and analysis skills on economic governanceGeneral knowledge on child rights in relation to the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child or the African Charter on the Rights and Welfare of the ChildCommitment to Save the Children Values

This should be send to EA.recruitment@savethechildren.org by COB 12TH November 2014.

We work with children, communities and governments all over the world and we believe in the right person for the job regardless of where you come from and how you identify yourself. We need to keep children safe so our selection process reflects our commitment to ensuring that only those who are suitable to work with children are considered for these posts. All successful applicants will therefore be required to complete a Police Check and must sign onto our Child Safeguarding Policy and organizational Code of Conduct.

NB: This is a National Position

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Our Client, a fast growing Business and Marketing Consultancy Company, located in Nairobi is seeking to recruit a Marketing Consultant.

Position Title: Marketing Consultant

Nature of Job: Project Based Engagement

Job Purpose: The Marketing Consultant will be required as and when depending on CLIENT’s projects.  

The individual will be engaged to provide Marketing consultancy Services in developing marketing and brand strategy.  The consultant should have experience on the subject and be up to speed with industry developments.  The consultant will be compensated for project work done at pre-agreed fees.

Key Accountabilities

Marketing Consultancy.

Qualifications

MBA in Strategic Management or MarketingMarketing or Business degree Marketing consultancy or work experience spanning over 5 yearsLeadership position (Marketing Function) or Marketing lecturer in any of the main universities or CIM/MSK/KIM for over 3 years.Available, committed, reliableMirrors CLIENT’s values (passion, excellence, professionalism, Integrity, Teamwork, Customer focus)Attention to detailPersonal projection (face of CLIENT)Up to speed on industry developments including suppliers and competitorsMarketing ConsultancyBrand StrategyHands on with marketing tools – Branding, Communication and Advertising, ActivationProject ManagementAnalysisInterested applicants, who meet the above requirements, should send their CV, Overview of Projects done and a Cover letter to info@fivetalentsafrica.com by Wednesday 12th November 2014.

Clearly indicate the position title on the subject line.  

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interview.

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The International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) is the world's largest humanitarian organization, with 189 member National Societies. As part of the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement, our work is guided by seven fundamental principles; humanity, impartiality, neutrality, independence, voluntary service, unity and universality. Organizational Context

The Secretariat of the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) is organized into four Business groups in Geneva and five Business Groups in the field, namely the Zone Offices for Africa, Americas, Asia and the Pacific, Europe, and Middle East and North Africa (MENA). The Africa Zone Business Group is organized through regional representations covering the National Societies in Eastern Africa, Southern Africa, West Coast, Sahel and Central Africa as well as country representations in Ethiopia, Sudan, Republic of South Sudan, Chad, Niger, Somalia and Zimbabwe.

Job Purpose

Reporting to the Director of Zone, the Diplomacy and Protocol Services Coordinator will provide support in providing effective management of diplomatic and protocol services as well as Follow up and ensure that all standard Federation procedures are in place and implemented accordingly.

Job Duties and Responsibilities

Taking responsibility of handling protocol and diplomacy related issues at the Africa Zone including facilitation of obtaining necessary official documentation such as resident permits, visas, driving licences, etc for all delegates, staff or visitors.Lead, coordinate, Liaise and be a focal point for all related issues with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Kenya.Coordinate and lead diplomatic accreditation to all country and regional representatives in Africa under the guidance of Director and in consultation with Geneva relevant departments.Support Director in diplomatic and protocol services for high-level visitations, missions, receptions and diplomatic functions ensuring established minimum diplomatic and protocol standards are met.Oversee and support all diplomatic missions under the guidance of the Director, working closely with Humanitarian diplomacy and representation to the AU in Addis Ababa.Support the Director and be a focal point for organising receptions and events.Liaise with Embassies, UN Agencies, and International Organisations as directed by the Director.Ensure proper recording of information on delegates and visitor’s visa/ID validity dates and follow up timely extension if required.Coordinate protocol for high-level missions and visitations ensuring diplomatic and protocol etiquette is observed at airports, etc.Develop protocol and diplomatic guidelines for Africa Zone under the guidance of relevant departments in Geneva, Addis AU Office and under the overall supervision of Director.Coordinate and lead accreditation processes with the relevant authorities, including Visa Accreditation/Residents permit/End of mission cancellation of ID cards and Visa Letters.Prepare a ‘Welcome Package’ for each arriving delegate/visitor, to include information about the Africa Zone and general Information.Ensure the proper cost coding for provide services.Any other duties that may be assigned by the Director.Establish and ensure effective working relationships with Delegates, Staff, National Society counterparts and leadership.Ensure effective working relationships with technical and service departments at the Regional Office.

Education

Relevant university degree

Certificate in Protocol/Diplomacy

Experience

Five years’ experience of working for a humanitarian organisation

Experience working in a diplomatic institution, embassy, or international organisation

Experience of working in and managing office administration and basic protocol, including filing, liaison with organisations, translation/interpretation, report writing and note taking.

Experience of writing narrative reports.

Experience of working in and managing calendar and contacts

Experience in tracking schedule and setting appointments

Experience maintaining program, contractual, and confidential files Knowledge, skills and languages

Ability to work in a cross-cultural and cross-functional environment

Diplomatic and communication skills

Must have knowledge of office custom and be capable of understanding of the organization, programs and procedures related to the work

Ability to work with tight deadlines and handle multiple tasks

Must be detail-oriented and proactive with scheduling experience to manage the Director’s agenda

English (knowledge of written and spoken French an asset)

Proficient with all Microsoft Office products. Able to utilize technology to develop reports

Competencies and values

Strong interpersonal communication skills, patience and maturity.

Diplomatic skills

Results focus and accountability

Excellent communication skills and phone etiquette

Highly organized

Innovative problem solver

Passionate interest in economic and social development.

Ability to work efficiently in a team oriented environment Comments

The Federation is an equal opportunity employer.

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Location: Nairobi, Nyeri , Thika and Mombasa Kenya

Our client a leading insurance that offers Insurance services is looking to grow its team by recruiting an energetic and very ready to work Unit Managers.

Key Responsibilities

Leading a team of agents, grow and recruit more team members.Train, motivate and help the agents with production.Preparation of weekly and monthly targets, reviews, activities, etc.Contacting clients and setting up meetings, either within an office environment or in clients’ homes or business premises;Conducting in-depth reviews of clients’ financial circumstances, current provision and future aims;Researching the marketplace and providing clients with information on new and existing products and services;Researching information from various sources, including providers of financial products;Promoting and selling financial products to meet given or negotiated sales targets;Negotiating with clients for the best possible rates;Liaising with other professionals, market research and intelligenceKeeping up to date with financial products and legislation;Contacting clients with news of new products or changes to legislation that may affect their savings and investments;Meeting the regulatory aspects of the role, e.g. requirements for disclosure, costs of the services provided and also the advised products.Desired Qualifications & ExperienceMust have strong education background in insurance industry with 3-4 years of experience in Banking, Insurance or Telco sectors.Education background with experience in Sales and marketing also encouraged.Must have working experience as a financial advisor.Team player, with good interpersonal skills.To apply, send your CV and cover letter to jobs@jantakenya.com before 3rd November, 2014 clearly indicating “Unit Manager ”and the Region. Do not attach any certificates.

Only shortlisted candidates shall be contacted.

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CONSULTANT VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT
Issued on: 29 October 2014

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ORGANIZATIONAL LOCATION:**

UN-HABITAT

DUTY STATION:

Nairobi

FUNCTIONAL TITLE:

Anti-Corruption Consultant

DURATION:

2 Months

CLOSING DATE:

4 November 2014

BACKGROUND
UN-Habitat is developing an anti-corruption framework to minimize the possibility of anti-corruption in the implementation of projects, particularly those that engage implementing partners, and those that have procurement aspects.

The consultant will be responsible for undertaking a preliminary assessment of the anti-corruption policies that UN-Habitat’s implementing partners, cities, and/or institutions have in place. Furthermore, the consultant will identify and undertake an analysis of the anti-corruption policies that other development donor agencies and other large UN agencies have in place. . The consultant will then synthesize the anti-corruption policies into good practices from which UN-Habitat can learn from and develop an anti-corruption policy.

The aim of this consultancy is to help understand how corruption is affecting the urbanization projects of UN-Habitat in the developing world, and what type of an anti-corruption policy or strategy would help in preventing the UN-Habitat staff from working with corrupt implementing partners on the ground.

RESPONSIBILITIES
The consultant will

Holding an inception meeting with the UN-Habitat legal and audit team membersConducting interviews and/or holding meetings with the identified anti-corruption focused institutions, selected UN agencies, and development donor agencies;A preliminary assessment of the sample anti-corruption policies that UN-Habitat’s implementing partners, cities, and/or institutions have in place;Identify and undertake an analysis of the anti-corruption policies that other development donor agencies and other large UN agencies have in place;Synthesize the anti-corruption policies into good practices from which UN-Habitat can learn from.

OUTPUTS
The main outputs are:

A detailed draft report that summarizes the anti-corruption policies of the implementing partners, donor agencies, and UN-Habitat agencies. The report shall contain a synthesis of the best practices on anti-corruption;Revision of the draft based on the feedback provided by the legal and audit team members;Presentation of the draft in an internal workshop with invited UN-Habitat staff members;Revision of the draft based on the feedback that will be provided by the invited UN-Habitat staff members in an internal workshop;At this stage, it is envisaged that a Presentation will be made to the Senior Management Board by one of the in-house lawyers of UN-Habitat. The consultant is expected to attend this meeting, and thereafter finalize the draft based on the feedback provided at the Presentation.Generate a final document on the strategies and recommendations to be adopted for the improvement of the UN-Habitat current anti-corruption regime and their effective implementation within UN-Habitat

COMPETENCIES
ProfessionalismShows pride in work and in achievements; demonstrated ability to think strategically, to analyze complex information and offer creative, practical solutions, is conscientious and efficient in meeting commitments, observing deadlines and achieving results; shows persistence when faced with difficult problems or challenges and remains calm in stressful situations.
Communication Speaks and writes clearly and effectively; listens to others, correctly interprets messages from others and responds appropriately; asks questions to clarify, and exhibits interest in having two-way communication; demonstrates openness in sharing information and keeping people informed, Excellent drafting ability and communications skills, both oral and written; proven ability to communicate complex concepts orally; ability to prepare written reports that are clear, concise and meaningful.
TeamworkWorks collaboratively with colleagues to achieve organizational goals; is willing to learn from others; places team agenda before personal agenda; supports and acts in accordance with final group decision, even when such decisions may not entirely reflect own position; shares credit for team accomplishments and accepts joint responsibility for team shortcomings.
Planning and organizingAble to develop clear goals that are consistent with agreed strategies; identifies priority activities and assignments; allocates appropriate amount of time and resources for contingencies in planning; monitors and adjusts plans and actions as necessary; uses time efficiently..

EDUCATION
Advanced university degree (Master’s Degree or equivalent) preferably in law, governance, finance, public or business management or other related areas such as professional certification in auditing (CPA, CA), fraud (CFE), or a first degree with the relevant combination of professional and academic qualifications. A minimum of 3 years working experience is required.

WORK EXPERIENCE
Good knowledge and experience of the Anti-Corruption practices, policies and strategies and their implementation in different institutions would be as asset; Ability to initiate discussions, dialogues and Openness to dialogue and ease in inter-personal communication; Ability to organize workshops and seminars within international organizations and facilitate discussion, particularly on matters relating to efficiency and accountability; Proven ability to work independently; Good project cycle management skills covering project design, implementation and monitoring ; Good Knowledge and experience of the UN and other international organizations, including working experience in a developing country and working experience with the UN (work within the UN, or working with UN agencies and programmes) are assets.

LANGUAGE SKILLS
Fluency in English, written and verbal, is required. Working knowledge of another UN language is an asset

OTHER SKILLS
Good computer skills and excellent analytical and communication skills and the ability to draft a wide selection of written communication and to articulate ideas in a clear and concise manner

REMUNERATION
Payments will be based on deliverables over the consultancy period. There are set remuneration rates for consultancies. The rate is determined by functions performed and experience of the consultant. The fees will be paid as per agreement.

Applications should include:
• Cover memo (maximum 1 page)
• CV in the PHP format, accessible through the INSPIRA website (inspira.un.org) Please note, if using INSPIRA for the first time, you need to register in order to activate your account, which will allow you to log in and create a personal History Profile.
• The PHP should be attached to the application as a PDF file.
• Summary CV (maximum 2 pages), indicating the following information:

Educational Background (incl. dates)Professional Experience (assignments, tasks, achievements, duration by years/ months)Other Experience and Expertise (e.g. Internships/ voluntary work, etc.)Expertise and preferences regarding location of potential assignmentsExpectations regarding remuneration
• Cover memo (maximum 1 page)

Please also be advised that since April 15th 2010, applicants for consultancies must be part of the
UN-HABITAT e-Roster in order for their application to be considered. You can reach the e-Roster
through the following link: http://e-roster.unhabitat.org/

All applications should be submitted to:
Mr. Stephen Macharia
UN-HABITAT
P.O. Box 30030, 00100 Nairobi, Kenya
Email: stephen.macharia@unhabitat.org
Fax: + 254 20 76263235
Deadline for applications: 04 November 2014

UN-HABITAT does not charge a fee at any stage of the recruitment process. If you have any questions concerning persons or companies claiming to be recruiting on behalf of these offices and requesting the payment of a fee, please contact: recruitment@unon.org

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Our client is currently looking for drivers with great communication skills.

Requirements:

Must hold a valid Driving License

Good knowledge of Nairobi and Its environs

Form four certificate

Valid Certificate of Good Conduct

At least 5 years experience in driving

If you feel you fit the above role, please send your CV only quoting the job title on the email subject to jobs@alternatedoors.co.ke

N.B: We do not charge any fee for receiving your CV in our database nor for interviewing.
Only candidates short-listed for interview will be contacted.For unsolicited applications,please drop your CV in our offices (Devan Plaza, Westlands 4th Floor) Monday to Friday- 3pm- 5.30pm ONLY.

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The International Livestock Research Institute (ILRI) seeks to recruit a post-doctoral Scientist to work in Vietnam and Laos. The scientist will report to a senior scientist in ILRI’s Food Safety and Zoonoses team. His or her role will be to coordinate the project activities to ensure a good integration of work components, to strengthen research activities of FSZ program on agriculture related diseases forecast and to generate research and other outputs. The scientist will lead ILRI’s work component and support other work of other partners, and co-ordinate the project.

ILRI works with partners worldwide to enhance the roles that livestock play in food security and poverty alleviation, principally in Africa and Asia. The outcomes of these research partnerships help people in developing countries keep their farm animals alive and productive, increase and sustain their livestock and farm productivity, find profitable markets for their animal products, and reduce the risk of livestock-related diseases.

ILRI is a not-for-profit institution with a staff of about 700 and, in 2014, an operating budget of about USD 83 million. A member of the CGIAR Consortium working for a food-secure future, ILRI has its headquarters in Nairobi, Kenya, a principal campus in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, and offices in other countries in East, West and Southern Africa and in South, Southeast and East Asia. www.ilri.org

CGIAR is a global agricultural research partnership for a food-secure future. Its science is carried out by 15 research centres that are members of the CGIAR Consortium in collaboration with hundreds of partner organizations. www.cgiar.org

Responsibilities:

Coordination and administration

Ensure the coordination of a research for development project on climate-based forecasting of plant, animal and human disease

Planning implementing and reporting for the projectCommunication and dissemination of outputs for project stakeholders

Research

Lead a situational analysis on aflatoxins and compile information on other diseasesAnalysis and co-authorship of risk maps and an associated publication on zoonotic diseases associated with comateImplement research on developing in real time disease forecasts for Japanese encephalitis and leptospirosisDesign and implementation of impact assessmentDevelop papers from research outputs

Requirements:

PhD in epidemiology, veterinary, environmental science, life science, public health or a related degreeDemonstrated skills in statistical analyses, field surveys, GIS, modelling, spatial analysesExperience of working in multi- and trans-disciplinary teamsExperience in working in developing countriesExperience with sociology, participatory methods, gender analysis, impact assessment an advantage Strong English language skills, both written and spoken. Knowing other languages (in particular Vietnamese and Lao) is a plus but not a mustWillingness and ability to travel frequently, sometimes to rural areas in developing countries

· No post-doctoral experience is required but coordination skills are expected

Post location:The position will be based in Hanoi, Vietnam.

Position level: Post-doctoral Scientist

Duration: 3 years with the possibility of renewal, contingent upon individual performance and continued funding.

Benefits: ILRI offers a competitive international and salary and benefits package which includes medical insurance, life insurance and allowances for: education, housing, home leave, annual holiday entitlement of 30 days + public holidays.*Benefits are tax free subject to compliance with tax regulations of country of citizenship.

Applications:Applicants should provide a cover letter and curriculum vitae: a list of publications and names and addresses (including telephone and email) of three referees who are knowledgeable about the candidate’s professional qualifications and work experience should be included in the curriculum vitae. The position title and reference number FSZ / CCAFS/10/14should be clearly indicated in the subject line of the cover letter.

All applications should be submitted through our recruitment portal, http://ilri.simplicant.comby/ 6 November 2014.

To find out more about ILRI visit our websites at http://www.ilri.org/

To find out more about working at ILRI visit our website at http://www.ilri.org/ilricrowd/

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Vacancy: General Manager - Security

Job Purpose: Reporting to the Divisional Director, the General Manager will be charged with leading the formulation and implementation of the company strategy while ensuring optimal utilization of organization resources to ensure business growth and profitability in line with business objectives.

Key Responsibilities

Leading in the formulation and implementation of Company strategyEnsuring that business growth and profitability targets are achieved as plannedIdentifying opportunities, new markets and new business partners for business developmentMaintaining good relationship between Management and employees for industrial harmonyEnsuring a safe and conducive working environment for all employees, clients and visitorsRepresenting the company in business related external assignments to achieve positive image networksEnsuring that annual budgets and financial plans are set and presented to the Board for approval and reviewLeading in the development and ensuring compliance with environmental, safety and health policies and procedures of CompanyOverseeing overall business budgets including monitoring departmental budgetsDeveloping, coaching, training, motivating and evaluating Senior Management staff to achieve highest levels of performanceIdentifying, implementing and benchmarking best practices in managementDetermining & coordinating unit reporting and communication requirementsEnsuring the security of company assets and personnelEnsuring compliance with legal and regulatory requirement as well as good corporate governance practicesPromoting a culture that reflects the organization’s values, encourages high performance, and rewards productivityA Bachelors degree in a relevant degree. An MBA will be an added advantage.At least 8 years’ experience in security; 3 years of which in Senior management Strong entrepreneurial and business acumen skillsExcellent communication and presentation skillsSelf drive & innovative business builderExceptional coaching & mentoring skillsSend your application including a cover letter indicating your desire to work with our client; a detailed CV highlighting relevant experience, details of current and expected salary, a daytime phone contact, email address, and the names of three professional referees by close of business Friday 14th November 2014

Adept Systems
Management Consultants
P O Box 6416, Nairobi, GPO 00100

Email: recruit@adeptsystems.co.ke

Only short listed candidates will be contacted.

Please note that we do not charge fees for receiving or processing job applications.

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IsraAID Kenya Programs Director | ReliefWeb Skip to main content Labs Blog Mobile About Us Help LoginRegister HomeUpdatesCountriesDisastersTopicsOrganizationsJobsTraining Print28 Oct 2014IsraAID Kenya Programs DirectorJobfromIsraAID—Closing date: 14 Nov 2014

IsraAID Kenya Programs Director (International Post)

Contract term: One year (possibility of extension of contract)

Starting date: November/December 2014

Place: Kakuma and Nairobi Kenya,

IsraAID is looking for a Program Director to coordinate the organization’s projects in Kenya

This position is an exciting opportunity to get hands-on experience in non-profit project management and lead innovative grass-roots activities in the field. The ideal candidate will combine experience in humanitarian aid and management/administration, and be willing to relocate Kakuma/Nairobi, Kenya.

About the program:

IsraAID had been working in ever since 2007 following a deadly drought and famine. IsraAID focuses its efforts on Kakuma refugee camp, working with refugees and host community. IsraAID is working in the fields of Water, psychosocial services, academic programs and medicine in order to provide relief, capacity building and sustainable development of communities.

Responsibilities:

Coordinating the implementation of IsraAID projects –in Kakuma refugee camp.Maintaining regular contact with the partner organizations in Kenya.Support the different programs professional-technical staff in their daily responsibilities and in their efforts to develop their projects.Maintain regular communication with the head office in Israel, as well as existing and potential donors;Recruitment for professional staff/ volunteers for long term programs and consultancy staff for intensive, short-term specific training.Supervising program's monitoring and evaluation plans and reporting mechanisms.Manage the logistics, finances, and general administration of the country programs, including but not limited to: building work plans, organizing workshops, accompanying IsraAID’s trainers in the field, book-keeping, reporting, documentation, organizing workshops and attending high-level meetings.Expanding IsraAID's activities in Kenya; Building relationships with potential partners, fund raising, programs development.

Requirements:

Experience in project management , preferably (but not limited to) non-profits, specifically in development/ humanitarian work;Experience in grant writing/ book keeping/administration;Previous knowledge or experience in psycho-social programs/ Gender based violence/ Water engineering/ Water related programs- Advantage.Must be able to work independently, must be a flexible and resourceful individualComputer literate, advanced knowledge of excel;Native English speaker.One-year commitment;

Conditions:

Relocation to Kenya; living in Kakuma refugee camp initially, moving to Nairobi at a later stage.Full coverage of living expenses in Kenya including: Flights (every three months), accommodation, transportation and food;The position is a paid one for a period of 1 year, with the first 3 months being a trial period.How to apply:

To apply for this position, please send a resume and cover letter to tcohen@israaid.org

We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

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