Client Introduction: Our client is a strategic brand and business advisory firm that specializes in delivering integrated brand business solutions that are in line with an organisations business objectives and market dynamics. The company seeks to engage a creative and visionary entrepreneur to be a Partner_Public Relations. 

Role Profile

The successful candidate will lead the Public Relations team by:

Develop, manage and lead a Public Relations (PR) teamPlanning, developing and implementing Public Relations strategies;Shared responsibility of managing the PR business within Brand Integrated and its clients;Crisis management for clients and key stakeholders;Business Development and relationship building;Establishing relationships with public relations agencies, print, electronic and broadcast press. Managing preparation and distribution of news releases, fact sheets, scripts, etc. to media outlets. Monitoring press releases for quality assurance.Collating and analysing media coverage data;Oversight on Events management, social media engagement for new and existing business lines and clients;Sourcing and managing speaking and sponsorship opportunities;Commissioning market research among others.Entrepreneurial flair; Strong business development acumen; high conversion rates;Leadership and people development;Innovative Public Relations, Brand management and marketing strategy awareness;Technically sound marketing background;Excellent networker with positive and well developed interpersonal skills.A Bachelor’s degree in related field;A Masters degree in the related field would be an added advantage;Member of PRSK (Public Relations Society of Kenya) and MSK (Marketing Society of Kenya) is desirable;At least 8 years’ experience in a related field;
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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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Vacancy: Human Resource Business Partner
Techno Brain, an ISO 9001: 2008 certified & CMMI Level 3 Company, is Africa’s leading custom software application provider. Techno Brain offers innovative software solutions to Government, NGO, and large Private organizations. Due to the recent expansions Techno Brain seeks to recruit excellent Human Resource Business Partner for Kenya.Responsibility     

Support management team by translating their business plans and goals into the human resource capabilities needed; proactively identifying areas where HR can add value by adopting a business approach to HR issues in order to recommend appropriate actions Responsible for managing and monitoring the implementation of Corporate and Business Unit HR programs Analyse, prepare and deliver findings and recommendations related to people strategies e.g. workforce trending, talent and attrition information and other ad-hoc requests related to human capital to HOD Manage the partnership and collaboration with other HR Business Partners. Manage the partnership and collaboration with Talent Acquisition and Compensation on all hiring practices. Help Practice Heads and managers in the following areas: organizational development, workforce planning, staffing, employee relations, performance management and coaching, organizational learning and development, team-building, change management and succession planning Address employee relations issues effectively and pragmatically, assessing the risk and commercial implications of employee related business decisions Support management team in performance management initiatives and restructuring where necessary Draw on contractual and legislative expertise to ensure a legislatively compliant organisation Work closely with different countries, functions and subject matter experts to help align global corporate policies with location specific requirements Provide a high-quality, responsive and business focused HR service which will require hands-on and transactional support Provide the HOD with various types of employee reports, data analysis and recommendations including compensation, stock, job levels, attrition and others as needed Ensure that any role, department or other changes to employment status are executed in line with company policy, processes and local regulations Participate in cross- regional projects and HR and organisational initiatives Process all HR initiatives set by the overall HR leadership, formalize and streamline current internal processes Act as an ambassador for the HR Business Partner model, actively driving up standards to highlight the benefits of the model for all staff and managers      Strong employee relations experience; employment law knowledge is essential. Experience in African countries is a plus Experience of Global managed businesses and previous exposure to International HRM desired Fluent in English Bright and commercially astute with the business acumen and gravitas to establish credibility with the business Technically competent and with the confidence and credibility to constructively challenge Business managers, enabling you to work with them as a HR Business Partner delivering business focused solutions A self-starter, proactive, resilient with a positive, “can do” and “roll-up-the-sleeves” mentality to get the job done Exceptional interpersonal skills to build strong relationships across the business Confident working autonomously and proactively whilst at the same time recognising the need to be sensitive of the impact of initiatives on other areas of the business Comfortable with dealing with operational details, as well as some conceptual issues Strong analytical skills Must have a Global mindset; sensitive to cultural diversity Degree educated, HR professional qualification preferred7+ Year experience of global managed businesses.If you meet the above requirements please email your CV to hr.ke@technobrainltd.com by 31st May 2014 indicating your current and expected remuneration.Applications without salary details shall not be considered.

Responsible to setup and Manage Humancapital Employment Center Branch at Your Location and offer the following services

1.Personalized Employment Supportservices
CareerPlanning, Job Information, Salary Information, Job counseling, ResumePreparation, Resume Sharing to employers/consultants, Online ProfileManagement, Video Profile Management, Voice Resume , Interviews Facilitation,with employers, Interview Preparation& Mock Exams and Mock Interviews, Relocation, Job Change Management

2.Skill Development, and Job Trainings
PersonalityDevelopment, English & Communication Improvement, Sales Trainings, CustomerRelationship Management Training, Skills Development on identified JobAreas, Entrance Coaching, HigherEducation Information, Education consultancy, Admission Support

3.Elearning and Distance Education
1000plus subjects available 24 * 7 with quality and focused learning in alllanguages in India

4.Assessment and Certification
SkillAssessment, Skill Certification, Psychometric Tests, Personality profiling,Examination

5.Campus Support Services forInstitutions
CampusInterviews Management, Personalized Service for students, Industrial Tours, Part time workManagement, Corporate RelationsManagement for Institutes, Campus Activities for Corporate.

6.Staffing Services
DailyWage, Weekly Wage, Monthly Wage employees Management on Payroll, with allbenefits including PF, ESI, Gratuity, Job Security

7.Recruitment Services
JobDescription, Job Advertisement, Screening, Examination, Interviews Management,, Selection, Offer Management, Background Verification, On Boarding, RelocationManagement, Training, and RetentionManagement.,

8.HR Events Management
JobFairs, HR Conferences, Seminars, Product /Service Launches

9.Corporate HR Consulting
HRPolicy & Strategy, Performance Management, Organization Design,,Compensation & Rewards, Leadership & Succession Planning, ChangeManagement, Employee Engagement &Culture. Staffing Management, Benefits, Regulatory Compliance Training &Development HR Analytics HR Technology Ethics and Sustainability Safety andSecurity

10.HR Outsourcing
PayrollProcessing, Compensationadministration services, Benefits Administration, Regulatory Compliance Management,Recruitment, Background Checks, staffing, Assessments,Performance Management, HR Analytics, Training & Development, EmployeeAdministration Services, Domestic relocation services, Global mobility services

11.HR Research Analytics, and Publications
HRResearch, Employee Productivity and Behavior Research, Analysis, HR Researcharticles, Magazines, Books Publications

12.HR Software support services
Human CapitalManagement System, Job Posting Website, HR Analytics Software, ProductivityEnhancement Tools, Work Management Tools, Payroll Processing Tools

-responsible to manage the branch and earn fixed salary plus incentives or revenue sharing model as franchisee
also responsible to setup Humancapital Branch and Infrastructure as partner

Graduate/Post Graudate with MBA In HR/Marketing/Operations or any subject with interest to become a business partner and also employee of Humancapital Employment Center.
Should have experience or Interest in HR, Training, Recruitment, Staffing, Distance Education, Assessment and Certification Services.
Should have Good Presentation and Communication Skills
should able to speak Good English,and local language
Should have ability to setup Humancapital Employment Center as per specification
Should have ability to work with less or no supervision
Should able to manage the branch with support from Central teams at your location
Should able to network with local employers, employees, and govt agencies

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