Nuru

Kenya’s mission is to end extreme poverty in remote, rural areas of

Kenya.  

• Plan,
  
  develop and manage the Public Relations strategy of Nuru Kenya


• Manage
  
  media relations by providing information on the activities and successes
  
  of the organization to the press and writers; Research, write and
  
  distribute press releases to targeted medias; Liaise with and answer
  
  enquiries from media, individuals and other organizations through visits,
  
  telephone or email and Undertake public campaign about Nuru’s contribution
  
  to the public


• Create
  
  blogs on Nuru Kenya’s events and forward them to Nuru International for posting
  
  accordingly and on a timely basis; you will also be responsible for
  
  editing blogs created by program and departmental staff before they are
  
  posted


• Write
  
  and edit other in-house informational materials, e.g. articles,
  
  newsletters, magazines, case studies, annual reports, etc. You will also
  
  oversee the production of publicity brochures, handouts, direct mails,
  
  leaflets, promotional videos, photographs, multi -media programs, films,
  
  etc. such that they are able to provide the required information on NK


• Liaise
  
  with NI Communications Director in order to manage and update information
  
  on the organization’s website; this will also include strategically
  
  managing and engaging users on Social Media on NK information


• Source
  
  and manage speaking and partnership opportunities on behalf of NK Country
  
  Director. You will also be responsible for organizing and managing high
  
  level events, e.g. donor visits, partnership visits, press conference,
  
  exhibitions, press tours, etc.


• Manage
  
  the PR aspects of a potential crisis situation as shall be directed by
  
  your supervisor


• Perform
  
  other roles as shall be directed by your supervisor from time to time.

• Bachelor’s
  
  degree in Communication and Public Relations, Journalism, Marketing, or
  
  related course from a University recognized in Kenya


• A
  
  minimum of four years’ professional experience in a similar or related
  
  role


• Experience
  
  in initiating and or implementing marketing programs for an NGO will be an
  
  added advantage


• Good
  
  command of spoken and written English language


• A
  
  very exceptional persona with networking capabilities


• Long-term
  
  commitment to ending extreme poverty in rural areas of Kenya.

• Conduct
  
  awareness creation and mobilization meetings to ensure that farmers
  
  continually save, attend meetings and are able to operarate as per laid
  
  down group procedures


• Revise
  
  the FI annual plan and assign quarterly targets of loans, savings,
  
  membership recruitment, members’ retention and community trainings to
  
  Filed Managers


• Assess
  
  and select viable groups using the laid down criteria in the group constitution.


• Facilitate
  
  the transition of Nuru FI groups into KCB’s (Kenya Commercial Bank) Chama
  
  Solution Groups


• Ensure
  
  loan applications are done correctly and as per laid down procedures.


• Ensure
  
  loan appraisal and approval are done following set criteria and conditions
  
  as spelt out in the constitution.


• Follow
  
  up with KCB to ensure that member requests are acted upon in a timely
  
  manner


• Ensure
  
  loan repayments are done timely and banked in Chama Solution Accounts on
  
  timely basis.


• Ensure
  
  proper record keeping on loans, savings and meetings.


• Prepare
  
  with accuracy all required weekly, monthly, quarterly and annual FI
  
  Program reports. Including but limited to activity reports, performance
  
  reports, financial reports, etc.


• Conduct
  
  training needs assessment of existing clients and liaise with KCB Chama
  
  Solution representative to fill such training gaps.


• Manage
  
  community response to program services, maintaining program integrity and
  
  always sticking to program goals and mission.


• Prudently
  
  manage the FI Program budget.


• Manage
  
  all FI staff to their function and hold them accountable for the
  
  performance of their assigned activities.


• Troubleshoot
  
  programmatic issues within the FI Program in an accurate and professional
  
  manner


• Manage
  
  edits and implementation of the FI Program Financial Training Curriculum


• Perform
  
  any other duties assigned by the immediate supervisor.

• A
  
  minimum of a bachelor’s degree in Banking and Finance, Microfinance,
  
  Business Administration or other related Social Sciences


• Over
  
  five (five) years working experience in a similar or related role


• Experience
  
  initiating and transitioning groups into established MFIs for
  
  sustainability will be an added advantage


• Candidates
  
  with accounting qualifications will have an added advantage


• Good
  
  communication skills


• Good
  
  command of written and spoken English and Kiswahili language


• Self-
  
  motivated; with ability to work with minimal supervision


• Possess
  
  knowledge and skills in project management, training, and cooperative
  
  management


• Demonstrated
  
  ability to operate in both office and field setting with excellent
  
  interpersonal skills


• Demonstrated
  
  ability to form successful working relationships with other staff and a
  
  good team player


• Long-term
  
  commitment to ending extreme poverty in rural areas of Kenya

Please

outline how your skills and experience meet the qualifications of the

position. 

Applications

are invited for the following positions which exist on TEMPORARY terms of service

for THREE (3) months:
 

• Plan
  
  door-to-door HIV Testing and Counselling in targeted households.


• Map
  
  and enumerate households for door-to-door community HIV Testing and
  
  Counselling


• Supervise
  
  HTC Counsellors to provide quality door-to-door community HIV Testing and
  
  Testing


• Ensure
  
  100% linkage of HIV-positive clients to HIV care and treatment


• Ensure
  
  quality assurance protocols for HTC are strictly adhered to in line with
  
  national guidelines


• Supervise
  
  and ensure careful monitoring of door-to-door community HIV testing

• Must
  
  have a mean grade of at least C minus and above in KCSE


• Must
  
  have a NASCOP certified HTC certificate and NASCOP certified HTC
  
  supervision Training


• Experience
  
  in community HIV Testing Services


• Those
  
  with medical laboratory skills, counsellor supervision skills , community
  
  mobilization, couple and pediatric counselling skills will be have an
  
  added advantage

• Provide
  
  quality HIV Testing services


• Refer
  
  all patients who test HIV-positive to care


• Refer
  
  all HIV-negative men who are not circumcised for VMMC



• Maintain
  
  a well-documented HTC registers


• Store
  
  and use the HTC commodities according to the national guidelines

• At
  
  least Form 4 with mean grade of C with at least two (2) years relevant
  
  work experience


• NASCOP
  
  certified HTC certificate mandatory.


• At
  
  least two (2) years relevant work experience


• Ability
  
  to maintain confidentiality of patient’s information

• Plan
  
  and track daily, weekly and monthly data reporting rates for all DECs and
  
  coordinate compilation and timely reporting of all these periodic reports


• Assist
  
  the Community HTC coordinator and enumerators to document and track
  
  testing progress through creation of new data capture tools


• Create
  
  monthly data dashboard reports monitoring progress to community testing
  
  targets


• Supervise
  
  implementation of DECs work plans


• Coordinate
  
  DEC data verification exercises

• Diploma
  
  in Health Records Information/Health Information Technology


• At
  
  least 4 years’ experience at MOH a level 4 facility or higher


• Database
  
  management skills and ability to use DHIS and Excel

• Ensure
  
  accurate completion of HTC M&E tools (including HTC Register, Linkage
  
  Register, F-CDRR for RTKs, Daily Performance Reports, Monthly MoH731 HTC
  
  reports)


• To
  
  collect and collate client data from all HTC community teams


• Compile
  
  summary performance reports and ensure accurate and timely reporting of
  
  data through designated facilities


• Conduct
  
  periodic data quality audits to ensure data integrity including weekly
  
  confirmation of data reported from all counselors weekly/monthly using
  
  source documents

• Diploma
  
  in Health records, Social Science, Monitoring and Evaluation, Information
  
  Technology


• At
  
  least 2 years M&E/Data management skills in a clinical setup.


• Must
  
  be competent in Microsoft Excel, and DHIS2

ICAP is an Equal Opportunity Employer

The Standard Group comprises, The Standard newspapers, The Nairobian, KTN, KTN News, Radio Maisha, Standard Digital and Think Outdoor Services. 

The Group is looking for a qualified, experienced and self- motivated individual to fill the following in our digital Division;
 

Web Developer
 

This is a great opportunity for a Web Developer to join a media house with a great audience base, and learn and progress as the company continues to grow whilst working on a number of exciting projects for very diverse audience.
 

Job Responsibilities

• Write well designed, testable, efficient code by using best software development practices


• Create website layout/user interface by using standard HTML/CSS practices


• Integrate data from various back-end services and databases


• Gather and refine specifications and requirements based on technical needs


• Create and maintain software documentation


• Be responsible for supporting the existing infrastructure as well as developing the website to meet the company’s needs.


• Stay plugged into emerging technologies/industry trends and apply them into operations and activities

Knowledge and Skills

• A bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology or Information Systems.


• A minimum of 3years experience in a professional web design


• Advanced skills in JavaScript, PHP, MySql and Server Optimization;


• Experience in SEO and SEO Tools.

Please note that ONLY shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

The Standard Group is an equal opportunity employer and as such, canvassing of any form will lead to automatic disqualification.

CAP

Youth Empowerment Institute Kenya, is supported by MasterCard Foundation, was

established to provide Basic Employability Skills Training (BEST) for

disadvantaged youth in the society with particular focus on women to get

equitable, qualitative learning and access to promising labour market oriented

opportunities, savings and credit that support their pathways to safe and

positive futures

• Visit
  
  each Centre under your supervision at least once a month to monitor the
  
  progress and address any issues hindering effective operations of the
  
  Centers.


• Monitor
  
  and oversee the student selection process and ensure that all students
  
  admitted in the center adhere to CAPYEI admission criteria.


• Get
  
  road show plans, inception report, progress report, business mentors
  
  report and all other reports adhering to timelines and submit them when
  
  required.


• Hold
  
  regular meetings with Centre staff to get updates on the progress of the
  
  Centers and address any challenges arising.


• Maintain
  
  constant communication with the Centers to get updates on the Centre
  
  progress.


• Closely
  
  monitor facilitators and Centre Coordinators performance to be able to
  
  continually improve the performance of the Centers.


• Work
  
  closely with Centre coordinators and facilitators to meet the requirement
  
  of 10% -15% micro enterprise startups from each Centre.


• Coordinate
  
  with entrepreneurship department to ensure each center has conducted at
  
  least one entrepreneurship day during the batch.



• Inform
  
  HR in written form of any staff absenteeism, leave taken and sick off
  
  taken. In addition, you must ensure that staff fills the necessary
  
  application forms before proceeding on any leave.


• Submit
  
  individualized progress report of each facilitator under your supervision
  
  at the end of each month.


• Work
  
  with Monitoring Executive to ensure student feedback is collected at least
  
  once in a batch.


• Work
  
  with Life Skills Coordinator to ensure effective implementation of life
  
  skills module.


• Use
  
  the feedback obtained from the post placement studies to make any
  
  necessary changes that will have positive impact on the program.


• Inform
  
  HR immediately of any disciplinary issues on the part of employees and
  
  provide all the necessary information relating to such disciplinary.


• Conduct
  
  walkabouts while visiting the Centers and inspect all facilities in the
  
  Centre and ensure they are all working properly.


• Organize
  
  and facilitate one BMN meeting in every 6 months at the regional level.


• Develop
  
  checklist that will be used by the facilitators to inspect Centre
  
  facilities to ensure they are functioning properly at all time.


• Any
  
  other duties assigned by the supervisor

• Degree
  
  in any related field


• Strong
  
  leadership skills at least 2 years in a supervisory role.


• Ability
  
  to meet deadlines and handle diverse tasks simultaneously using
  
  prioritization.


• Strong
  
  oral and written communication skills.


• Excellent
  
  Presentation skills.

County Government of Mombasa
 

Mombasa County Public Service Board
 

Vacancies
 

The Mombasa County Public Service Board is looking for suitable qualified and competent persons for the following positions in the County Department of Education.

i) Director Education, Administration & Operations

ii) Policy Analyst

Important information to all applicants
 

i) All applications should reach the office of the Mombasa County Public Service Board (Betting Control Building, 1st Floor – Opposite Swahili Culture) on or before 13th June, 2016.

ii) Applicants should clearly indicate on the envelope and application letter the position applied for.

iii) Applicants should indicate Sub-County and ward of residence
 

iv) Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
 

v) All applications should be addressed to:
 

The Chief Executive Officer,
County Public Service Board,
P.O Box 80076 – 80100,
Mombasa.

The Mombasa County Government is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Direct

Reporting: Sales and Marketing Manager Indirect Reporting: Operation

Manager

Company Profile & Job Specification: Solar

Kiosk is an award winning company conducting sustainable energy and retail

business in developing countries. 

• Oversee
  
  day to day operations of up to seven kiosks.


• Successfully
  
  drive sales and business development.


• Report
  
  to ROM on all stock takes in all kiosks within assigned area and also
  
  support the operations and supply chain team with information as and when
  
  needed.



• Suggest
  
  turnaround strategies to ROM for under-performing kiosks, incl. review of
  
  Operator and potential sales prospects, product mix, etc.


• Assess
  
  and suggest to the ROM new business opportunities in specific kiosk sites
  
  to increase sales.


• Undertake
  
  a continuous market research for all assigned kiosk sites to suggest new
  
  product and/or business ideas to increases gross profit.


• Be
  
  aware of all developments on community level that might deteriorate the
  
  profit or even threaten business continuity of a kiosk. Pro-actively
  
  suggest strategies to ROM to avert threats.


• Coach
  
  Operators pro-actively how to improve sales and ensure targets are met per
  
  kiosk.


• Establish
  
  good contacts and maintain the relationships with local financial
  
  institutions, groups, schools, hospitals and other potential institutional
  
  clients


• Check
  
  at daily visit merchandising and display.


• Check
  
  at daily visit structure and electrical components.


• Be
  
  physically present at every stock delivery and be capable to perform
  
  required stock receipt duty via POS


• Ensure
  
  that all cash is collected and immediately sent to head office


• Identify
  
  none-compliance / assure compliance of Operators with all internal
  
  policies & procedures

• University
  
  / College degree / diploma in any Business related study, Youth Training,
  
  Sales, Customer Care or such related field with 1 year work experience in
  
  sales.


• Must
  
  have sales and marketing skills and able to communicate effectively, both
  
  in writing and verbally, in English and Swahili.


• Proficient
  
  with standard office software (incl. MS Word and MS Excel or equivalent).


• Driving
  
  license and/or rider’s license.

Vacancy: Personal Assistant to the MD
 

Background: Our Client is a well established group of companies with managed centrally by the Group MD. 

Arising from business growth, the MD needs an able Personal Assistant to facilitate effective functioning of his office. 

While the employer offers equal opportunity employment, the unpredictable work schedule, long working days and constant travel on short notice may be unsuitable for female candidates and only those able to meet such a unique working environment are encouraged to apply.

Job Duties and Responsibilities

• To provide necessary support to ensure effective functioning of the office of the MD


• To manage the MD diary ensuring effective coordination between key persons and contacts to ensure proper planning of the diary.


• To support the MD in ensuring close monitoring of projects to ensure they progress as scheduled and completed on time


• To provide support services in ensuring effective functioning of the Board including coordinating meetings, taking minutes and arranging logistics for Board level events


•  Supporting the MD in following up implementation of Board resolutions


• To attend meetings with MD and represent him in internal and external meetings and events when the MD cannot attend.


• Ensure effective communication by the office of the MD with management and employees of associated companies.


• Facilitating the MD to manage time effectively by preparing executive presentation, memos, letters, reports etc


• In consultation with the MD, to step in for the MD when required to ensure quick fix to urgent matters requiring MD’s attention

Essential Skills/Competencies

• Must be very self driven and flexible


• Able  to multi-task work with a multidisciplinary team and  meet strict deadlines


• Ability to observe and maintain high levels of  accountability and  confidentiality


• Excellent oral and written communication skills


• Very good interpersonal relationship skills


• Highly competence in MS Office Suit


• Competence to write and disseminate Board minutes


• Good organization and coordination skills


• Conflict resolution skills


• Ability to project a positive image of the MD


• Good public relations and media relations skills

Minimum Qualifications

• A Bachelors Degree in a Business field


• A Diploma in Public Relations, Office Management or Certified Public Secretary (CPS) Part II will be an added advantage


• At least 2 years experience as PA to MD of a medium sized company/group of companies is essential.

How to Apply

 
Send a very detailed and updated CV including current salary with subject heading PA TO MD on the subject line to consult@careeroptionsafrica.co.ke

Tthe CV must clearly indicate the duties , responsibilities and agreed performance targets of all positions held and the immediate supervisor. 

We are

primarily expanding by hiring people that will work as consultants at our

customers sites here in Sweden.

• Good
  
  knowledge of Google apps (mainly Google docs, sheets, Drive, calendar);


• Good
  
  knowledge of MS Excel or Open Office;


• Good
  
  English;


• Systematic,
  
  organized, responsive, and responsible;


• Some
  
  work experience;


• Some
  
  experience or knowledge of IT area is a plus.

• Data
  
  handling of reported time from various systems and comparing that data is
  
  accurate and correct;


• Preparation
  
  of customer invoices, salary reports, and invoices for book keeping;


• Creating
  
  CVs of IT candidates in the internal Telescope database.

Kindly send your CV to vacancies@telescopesoftware.se With email subject as

Application for Economy/Administrative Assistant Position Nairobi

Sales Team Managers with Leading Life Insurance Company
 

Introduction: Our Client is a well established Life Insurance Company with a track record of innovation and customer responsiveness. 

The Client is rolling out premium services and products targeted at the high end market to be rolled out by a newly stabilized division with new unique ‘Prestige’ Branch Network.  

Job Brief: The Unit Manager will lead a team of specially selected Insurance sales agents who can appeal to and effectively serve the high end market with unique Savings and Life Insurance products. 

He/she will ensure the team is well trained, motivated and effectively coordinated to render truly premium services to the target clientele.
 

Major duties include;

• Recruitment of Sales Agents


• In coordinating with the Branch Manager, ensure the Insurance ‘Prestige’ Unit is effectively manned.


• Leading the delivery of best quality customer service.


• Participate in continuous improvement of the product design and service delivery package.


• Be the face of the unit and maintain personal touch with all prestige customers.


• Advice the management on continuous enhancement of the Customer experience.

Person  Specifications
 

We are looking for energetic and dynamic individuals with a track record of success in insurance sales or Bank Relationship Management and who have good contacts and existing network with a pool of high income individuals.
 

The following qualifications and competencies are essential;

• Minimum professional qualification of a Diploma in a Business Field. A Bachelors Degree will be an added advantage.


• At least two (2) years continuous experience in Life Insurance Sales preferably in Life Insurance or three (3) years of experience in banking relationship Management with a reputable bank.


• Excellent communication skills


• Very good leadership skills.


• Experience in leading a team.


• Good networking skills.

Candidates who do not meet these requirements are encouraged to send their CV for our database and other vacancies and not to respond specifically to this advert.

Remuneration

 
A reasonable fixed monthly salary with the best sales bonuses in the Insurance Sector are on offer. 

Successful candidates can expect all necessary facilitation to settle and excel on the job from the employer.

Application

 
To apply for this position Send CV to consult@careeroptionsafrica.co.ke with the job title Finance and Administration Officer on the email subject line.