Under the direct supervision of the Regional Manager, Private Sector Engagement (PSE) and working in close collaboration with the Programme team in the Regional Office, the incumbent will be responsible for supporting the outreach to donors, preparing fundraising proposals, pitch documents and reports to donors as well as other relevant fundraising related materials. The incumbent will assist in the implementation of the work plan of the section including conducting research on potential donors, supporting donor outreach and management of donor relationships, and contributing to a knowledge management system with relevant focal points to share private sector engagement activities across countries.

The incumbent will carry out the main tasks outlined below.

A. Supporting regional fundraising activities:Provide support to enhance existing or to develop new donor relationships with potential for regional funding, including participating in donor meetings and briefings, developing donor friendly funding proposals and materials, and preparing reports on activities.

B. Fundraising support to countries: Assist in timely responses to countries on queries and guidance needed for corporate partnerships. Provide support in the development of local partnerships and information needed about regional or global partnerships.

Assist the section to provide technical support to UNICEF South Africa on the development and implementation of their pledge program including advice on donor acquisition, retention, vendor management, donor communications and administrative details for management of the program.

C. Developing funding proposals: Assist in the development of concept notes, funding proposals, and pitch documents including coordinating with Country Offices to assess needs and opportunities for sharing with donorseveloping f with offices to assess needs and opportunities for sharing with donors. Ensure quality of donor proposals and materials before submission to donors.

D. Knowledge Management: Provide support to the section to facilitate regular information sharing with PSE focal points across countries.

E. Other duties. Other duties as required including assisting in the implementation of the work plan for the section.

TIMEFRAME

2 March 2015 – 4 September 2015

QUALIFICATIONS

· Advanced University Degree (Master’s degree or equivalent) in Business Administration, Communication, Social Sciences or related fields. (Bachelor’s degree in related field with ten or more years of experience as described below can be considered in lieu of Advanced University degree)

· Minimum 5 years of progressively responsible professional work experience in corporate fundraising, donor outreach and management, project administration in corporate and institutional fundraising, preferably with some at the international level.

· Experience in individual or pledge fundraising also highly valuable

· Strong writing skills, with strong preference for knowledge and experience in writing for UNICEF and private sector audiences.

· Fluency in English. Knowledge of another UN language would be an asset.

COMPETENCIES OF SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATE

· Has highest-level communication skills, including engaging and informative formal public speaking.

· Able to work effectively in a multi-cultural environment.

· Sets high standards for quality of work and consistently achieves project goals.

· Good analytical skills.

· Quickly builds rapport with individuals and groups; maintains an effective network of individuals across organizational departments.

· Translates strategic direction into plans and objectives.

· Negotiates effectively by exploring a range of possibilities.

· Demonstrates and shares detailed technical knowledge and expertise.

· Seeks and proposes opportunities for advancing UNICEF's mission.

Interested candidates should send their complete Personal History (P11) form, which can be downloaded from the UNICEF Kenya website (http://www.unicef.org/kenya), up-to-date CV/resume, as well as a cover letter explaining what makes them suitable for this position, to esarohrvacancies@unicef.org by 21 January 2015.

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Our client owns a luxury tented Kenyan safari camp in the Mara which consists of 12 sleeper tents and cater to a maximum of 24 guests, which is located about 240km due west of Nairobi.

Roles and Key Responsibilities:

•Responsible for the maintenance and up-keep of all camp infrastructure including vehicles, generators, water systems, equipment and fittings.
•Maintain all maintenance schedules and records of works completed.
•Report any issues outside the scope of daily work to operations manager
•Oversee pool maintenance and cleaning
•Carry out regular checks on all equipment and all servicing as required
•Maintain records of all relevant consumables and ensure re-supply with BOH supervisor
•Ensure that all workshop equipment is accounted for daily and in its correct storage location
•Ensure that all communication toward other employees, guests, suppliers and any visitor to site is polite, positive and conducive with a harmonious workplace.
•Reporting all relevant issues to management
•Motivate and be proactive in encouraging team commitment and spirit
•Assist any other department/employee as and when required and possible
•Any reasonable request from management outside the normal duties listed
•Respond to any maintenance issue regardless of time, day or hours
•Keep the (company supplied) phone charged and the line free for clear contact at any point in time

Person Specification

•Ability to work within a small team with an attitude towards ‘helping out’ anywhere it may be required.
•Strong training and coaching skills with patience towards other team members.
•Have practical ‘hands on’ skills with tools and equipment.
•Ability to identify and priorities maintenance issues to ensure the smooth operations of a safari camp/lodge
•Ability to work in a remote environment and to solve problems with limited access to resources while still maintaining the quality of the guest experience.
•Ability to work within a budget

Qualifications:

•Trade certification in one or more of the following- electrician, plumber, mechanic; and/or
•At least 5 years experience working in a safari lodge/camp as senior maintenance personnel.
•English & Swahili speaking
•Current Kenyan drivers license and proven driving experience
•Experience with driving and maintaining a tractor
•Experience working with and maintaining typical safari lodge infrastructure such as generators/inverters, waste water treatment systems, commercial kitchen/laundry/workshop equipment, 4wd vehicles and tractor.
•Experience with ordering, stock/inventory controls and maintenance records in a hospitality environment.

Remuneration and Benefits:

•Full time contract
•An attractive package is on offer dependent on skills, experience and qualifications

To apply, send your CV in word format with a recent photograph of yourself embedded in the top right hand corner. Attach an application letter demonstrating how your skills, experience and qualifications are transferrable to the position. All documentation is to be emailed quoting the Job Reference in the subject header of your mail.

ONLY short listed candidates will be contacted

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Short Term Consultant Appointment (150 Days)

The Water and Sanitation Program (WSP) is a global partnership, administered by the World Bank, with a mission to help poor people gain sustained access to water supply and sanitation services.

WSP works in partnership with country client governments, external support agencies, water sector professionals, civil society and private organizations to improve various institutional, technical, economic, financial, and legal aspects of service delivery options and to promote large-scale programs to accelerate service provision to the poor.

The WSP Africa regional office is based in Nairobi. For more information about WSP please visit www.wsp.org.

The WSP Kenya work plan covers the following business areas:

This will be in collaboration with the Government of Kenya, International Finance Corporation (IFC) and other partners, who are jointly working to achieve the following:

The following are the outputs of the consultancy:

The closing date for receipt of application will be March 30th 2012. Only short listed candidates will be contacted.

The Rift Valley Water Services Board (RVWSB) is responsible for the efficient and economical provision of the water services within its area of jurisdiction in accordance with Water Act 2002 through Water Service Providers under service provision agreements (SPAs) with RVWSB.

In this regard RVWSB is spear heading the recruitment of Naivasha Water, Sewerage and Sanitation Company’s Board of Directors whose primary function is overseeing the conduct of the Company’s business so that it is effectively managed in the long-term interest of shareholders and stakeholders. The day to day management of the Company is carried out by a management team headed by the Managing Director.

Background of the directors

The composition of the directors requires a mix of skills. Apart from the directors from the Naivasha Municipal Council, other directors should be from the following background:-

Eligibility criteria

To be eligible all the persons appointed to the board must be:

Interested persons should submit their applications and curriculum vitae (CVs) including copies of academic testimonials and professional certificates and letter of nomination by the stakeholder group or institution to which they belong.

Applicants who had applied for these positions through an earlier advertisement that appeared in a local daily on 20th February, 2012 should resubmit their applications and include all the documents specified above.

The applications should be sent in a plain and sealed envelop marked “Application for directorship” and deposited or sent to the

Chief Executive Officer,
Rift Valley Water Services Board,
P.O. Box 2451, Nakuru.

The applications should reach the above addresses on or before the end of business on 21st March, 2012.