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Position: Public Relations Officer
Location: Isibania, Kenya
Job
Type: Full
Time, Contract
Number
of positions: 1
About the Organization: Nuru
Kenya is a non-governmental organization currently working in Migori County,
Kenya.
Nuru
Kenya’s mission is to end extreme poverty in remote, rural areas of
Kenya.
To
this end, Nuru implements a holistic development model working with programs in
Agriculture, Financial Inclusion, Healthcare, and Education.
See
http//www.nuruinternational.org for further information about the organization.
Nuru Kenya’s vision is to have an empowered community where people have the
requisite knowledge, information and resources to be able to make meaningful
choices about their lives.
We
believe serving our communities is a privilege rather than an
entitlement.
Nuru
staff are passionate about the organization’s mission and management endeavors
to provide an enabling environment for staff to serve the intervention
communities in the most efficient and effective way.
Working
at Nuru makes one feel fulfilled after experiencing a poor farmer change his or
her life for the better, the urge to make or influence such a difference sparks
our emotional commitment to the organization’s mission.
About the Job: We are
looking for a highly qualified, experienced and passionate candidate to fill
the position of Public Relations Officer.
Reporting
to the Country Director, the PRO will develop and manage the PR strategy of
Nuru Kenya to the extent that the mission and vision of the organization are
understood and practiced throughout the communities where Nuru works; by the
media and other potential strategic partners.
This
will in turn promote good will and public image of the organization.
Specific Responsibilities:
- 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.
Working
Conditions: Work
will be performed in the office, and sometimes in the field. Some work is also
expected from the computer at home during evenings and weekends during busier
seasons.
Remuneration: Commensurate
with demonstrated skills and experience.
Continuous Development Plans: The
organization has a Leadership department responsible for developing and
delivering curriculums aimed at enhancing the knowledge and skills level of
staff to better their performance.
We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer, we give equal opportunity to
all qualified candidates.
Application Process:
Interested applicants should submit their application; motivation letter,
academic certificates and or testimonials and a resume supported by at least
three known references, kindly quote your current and expected salary.
Include
your phone number, and email it to profficer@nuru.co.ke by the 10th of June,
2016 at 5pm EAT.
applications will be preferred. Indicate the job title as the Heading/subject
of your application.
Position: Financial Inclusion Program
Coordinator
Location: Isibania, Kenya
Job
Type: Full
Time, Contract
Number
of positions: 1
About the Organization: Nuru
Kenya is a non-governmental organization currently working in Migori County,
Kenya. Nuru Kenya’s mission is to end extreme poverty in remote, rural areas of
Kenya.
To
this end, Nuru implements a holistic development model working with programs in
Agriculture, Financial Inclusion, Healthcare, and Education.
See
http//www.nuruinternational.org for further information about the organization.
Nuru Kenya is looking for a highly qualified candidate to fill the position of
Financial Program Coordinator in the FI program.
The
person will perform key roles in the organization and will be responsible for
initiating, managing and linking groups to already established MFIs/Banks.
The
person will directly report to the Impact Programs Manager Nuru Kenya.
Specific Responsibilities:
- 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
Working
Conditions: Work
will be performed in the office, and sometimes in the field. Some work is also
expected from the computer at home during evenings and weekends during busier
seasons.
Remuneration: Commensurate
with demonstrated skills and experience.
Nuru Kenya is an Equal Opportunity Employer, we give equal opportunity to all
qualified candidates.
Qualified
female candidates are encouraged to apply.
Application Process:
Interested applicants should submit their application; resume and cover letter
supported by at least three known references.
Candidates
to also attach a valid Certificate of Good Conduct, kindly quote your current
and expected salary. Include your phone number, and email it to
fipcoordinator@nuru.co.ke by the 8th of June, 2016 at 5pm EAT.
applications will be preferred.
Please
outline how your skills and experience meet the qualifications of the
position.
Indicate
the job title as the Heading/subject of your application.
Note: Due to the huge
volumes of applications that we receive, we will only contact shortlisted
candidates
Those that were called for interviews at Nuru Kenya offices are not required to
re-apply
We do not charge any fee at any stage in our hiring process
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