Vacancy Announcement

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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 organisation, 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 organisation 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 behaviour 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.

Save the Children East Africa Regional Office (EARO) is looking to recruit for a position of Regional Finance Coordinator - Roving:

Please refer to the attached Job Description for the position description and the key selection criteria.

Application closes 18th January 2015 at 5:00pm

Please send a copy of your CV with a cover letter to EA.recruitment@savethechildren.org

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.

Vacancy: Search Engine Optimization (SEO) Internship1 Position

Africa Internet Group is Africa's leading internet firm, with already over 3,000 employees in over 20 African countries and huge successes such as Jumia.com, Kaymu.com, Hellofood.com, Lamudi.com, Easy Taxi, Carmudi.com and Jovago.com.

It is led by top talented leaders offering a great mix of local and international talent and is backed by MTN, Millicom and Rocket Internet.

We are seeking a University student in his/her final year of study or recent graduate who wants hands-on experience in search engine optimization at a growing e commerce start-up company. 

The Search Engine Optimization (SEO) intern will be responsible for creating online content and approach bloggers for backlinks. Responsibilities:
Gathering, classifying, organizing, and managing keywords through various tools and techniques.Hands-on management of on-page SEO including content optimization (checking actual content and written new ones) and SEO-friendly site architecture (internal linking).Discover link opportunities through competitive backlink research via tools such as Linkbird or Search metrics.Monitor and report key performance indicators such as indexing, rankings, backlinks, and serp clickthrough rates.Candidates located in Nairobi strongly preferredBachelor’s degree in Marketing, Journalism, Advertisement or similar.An avid internet user with strong computer skillsBasic certification in HTML knowledgeGood written skills in EnglishInterested and suitably qualified candidates to submit their application, including a detailed CV, daytime telephone contact, and two professional referees to: hr.kenya@africainternetholding.com on or before Friday, 16th January 2015.

Africa Internet Group is an equal opportunity employer.

Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interviews.
Canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification.

Our Client is an NGO currently recruiting a Monitoring and Evaluation Manager

Duties and Responsibilities

Participate in processes of review and/or development M & E systems and toolsCollect quantitative and qualitative project progress data on output/results indicators as defined in the project agreementsEngage in spot checks and process monitoring to track results (output, outcomes and impacts)Provide feedback and Inform management on necessary changes in strategies, approaches, vision and activitiesContribute to internal review and external evaluationsCompare project progress with the approved work plans and communicate the results to PMT (Project Management Team)Train, coach and mentor the Monitoring and Evaluation AssistantInitiate and support project in assessments, feasibility studies and appraisals Monitor the reporting schedule for the deadlines of the various reports. Ensure the deadlines are adhered to for onward submissions of reports to the Chief Operating OfficerReview the first draft of the reports (donor and internal reports) and ensure authentic data and information has been presented  by the project sectors through verification on  sources  of data, methods of data collection, reliability/consistency of information and probability of results being deliveredBuild staff capacity in M and EProvide orientation to the new staff in reporting, monitoring and documentationContribute to design and development of new projects/program concepts and proposalsReview the project proposal and PMP to ensure compliance with the donor requirements and program standardsPrepare weekly, monthly ,quarterly and annual  performance reports on the tools designed.Suggest strategies for improving the efficiency and effectiveness of the projects by identifying challenges in completing project activities and developing plans to minimize or eliminate the challengesEnsuring maintenance of accurate database on all programs and projectsA minimum of 3 years of direct experience in executing Monitoring and Evaluation of donor funded development projectsExperienced in an NGO set upDemonstrated familiarity and understanding of impact evaluation and participatory M&E evaluation techniques  and developing and monitoring both output and outcome indicatorsM/A bachelor of Science in Project planning or a related fieldExtensive experience in designing, developing and implementing M&E systems(data collection tools, management platforms ,evaluations etc..)Proven experience in logical framework approachExperience in report writingExcellent writing skillsAbility to undertake field visits on regular basisDemonstrate analytical skills and ability to manage deliverables & support activity supervisionExperience with USAID funded programs is an added advantageExtensive Microsoft office suite skills, with understanding and experience in developing work plans/business plans. SPPS is an added advantageExcellent interpersonal and problem solving skillsIf 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- 2pm- 5pm ONLY.

An Interior design company in Nairobi seeks to recruit an Office Secretary / Administrator to carry out secretarial, Office Administration and customer care duties.
 She should have a Diploma or Degree in a Business related course. She should be computer literate – able to work with most packages. She should have excellent communication skills, presentable and very organized.  She should able to manage time well and work under pressure. She should be pleasant and able to learn fast.  She should be a person of high integrity and able to multi-task. She should be between 27 - 35 years. She should have worked in a similar position for 2 years and above. She should be flexible and able to manage duties assigned to her diligently. Salary will be between KShs 30,000/=Kindly send your application with a short written testimonial of your greatest achievement (at Most Half a page) and expected salary to recruitment@peopleandstrategy.co.ke by 19th January 2015. 

Note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. The candidate will be based in Nairobi.

Company Profile: Our client is in the insurance industry
Reporting to: Sales Manager

Duties and responsibilities:

Following up new business opportunities, setting up meetings, planning and preparing PowerPoint presentations for sales pitch and any follow-up documentation or analysis required by the prospective clients or partners. Scheduling and attending meetings, discussing and assessing clients' current and future insurance needs Maintaining good business relationships with existing clients and delivering good customer service by swiftly attending/responding to all needs, queries and concerns raised by clients/partners.Keeping records, collecting insurance premiums and preparing reports.Closing new business deals by coordinating/developing integrating contract requirements and negotiating contracts with business partners/operators while taking a number of factors into account and protecting organization's value by keeping information confidential.Researching insurance policies and developing new products concept in partnership with underwriters and promoting them through regular visits to clients, social media and Financial Advisors.Consulting on the most effective cover for a particular need with a view of increasing profitability of existing product lines by encouraging clients to use added value services wherever possible while taking a number of factors into account.Certificate of proficiency in insuranceBachelor of Business Administration in Sales and marketing or Diploma in Sales and MarketingExcellent communication skillsNegotiating skillsNetworking skillsPlanning skillsAll interested candidates should send their applications to mycv@myjobseye.com
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted