Job Requirements
Develop proposals by assembling information including project nature, objectives/outcomes/deliverables, implementation, methods, timelines, budget, standards of performance, and evaluation; writing, revising, and editing drafts including executive summaries, conclusions, and organization credentials.Coordinate proposal content.Ability to improve proposal-writing results by evaluating and re-designing processes, approach, coordination and implementing changes.Develop effective methods for presenting and organizing information within proposals, such as the use of tables and graphics. Edit proposal materials to eliminate inconsistencies in format or voice, typos, and grammatical and spelling mistakes.Assist with other corporate writing and communications as needed.Relevant Degree or Diploma.3 years work experience .Relevant work experience as a proposal or a grant writer/coordinator. Excellent writing skills and oral communication skills. Strong organizational skills. Ability to work under deadlines while maintaining quality control.Experience working in a collaborative environment; ability to work well under tight deadlines and effectively interact with a wide range of personnelExcellent interpersonal and verbal/written English language communication skillsComputer and internet proficiency Presentation SkillsTake responsibility for work and productivity.Teamwork: Work with other people in cooperation and as a good team member.Qualifying candidates should send their application letter together with detailed Curriculum Vitae to recruitment@odumont.com before COB 20th June 2013.Jun 15, 2013
May 8, 2013
Techno Brain offers innovative software solutions to Government, NGO, and large Private organizations.
Due to the recent expansions Techno Brain seeks to recruit excellent candidates for the following positions.Senior Navision Technical ConsultantAssist Project Lead or Project Manager in the management of end to end system life cycle development of projects.Oversee minor projects being lead by intermediate level staff.Provide business analysis, business area assessment, user needs analysis and business systems design for major projects.Provide senior level programming as required.Provide technical architecture analysis, design, development, and enhancement.Assist with the development of client information management standards and evaluation of technology trends.Supervise and mentor all intermediate and junior level staff assigned as members of the project team.Should have hands on/good knowledge in MS Dynamics Navision, SQL Server reporting services Should have hands on experience in SQL Server DB fine tuning in terms of code optimizations, load balancing & techniques Must be comfortable with new developments, object designer & XML port • Should good understanding in SOA architecture, Web services Requirement Must be proficient on 3 tier architecture of Dynamics Nav and Role tailored client (RTC) Must be strong in SQL Server and reporting services with business analyticsShould have strong interpersonal, communication, presentation, analytical & problem solving skills Experience 2-4 Years Desired skills Experience in MS Dynamics Navision.If you meet the above requirements please email your CV to hr.ke@technobrainltd.com by 10th May 2013 indicating your current and expected remuneration.Applications without salary details shall not be considered.
Delivery Administration ManagerManages Delivery Admin Team to ensure that delivery team members are well supported and all required information is collected from the team, projects and other tools and systemsReports to Global Delivery HeadProvides Delivery admin support to CEO, global Delivery head, Delivery Heads on Top Key Projects (Category A) by organizing meetings/calls, providing frequent updates, monitoring progress, and following up with the key stakeholders. Works very closely and Liaise with other department teams, PMO, DH, Clients, Partners on communication, preparation and follow up of all projects with the delivery.Provides direct support to Global Delivery Head, Delivery Head – Africa and other Delivery Heads on Projects, client escalations, project management, metrics, reporting, monitoring, tracking and controlling with organizing calls, reminders, follow ups, status updates and various meetings etc. Submits consolidated weekly reports from the Delivery Admin Team to Management on Weekly Activity reports, Top and Key strategic Projects Status, escalations, issues, risks, pending actions etc. Supports Delivery efforts by guiding and administering delivery operations; monitoring and reporting delivery resultsImproves communication between delivery and other department heads by ensuring that there is seamless information flow and collaboration across various key stakeholders.Root Cause Analysis and actions for any deviations. Strong and hands on in PMO, customer handling, MIS, Metrics, Time sheet management, Follow upsWith 10+ years of experience in Delivery administration, customer service, Project Management Office where the candidate carried out Management duties.Admin back office support in order to achieve the highest levels of communication, collaboration, productivity and coordination across the entire company. Responsible for Project Accounting.Performs other duties as assigned.Admin back office support in order to achieve the highest levels of communication, collaboration, productivity and coordination across the entire company. Good in Project AccountingGood in Documentation, Project Management, Client communicationA degree and post graduate qualification in project management is required.Lead Delivery Administration ExecutiveSupports Delivery Heads, Project Managers, on delivery related activities and collects required information from the team for internal consolidation, compliance and reportingReports to Manager – Delivery Administration Provides delivery admin support to PMs, DHs on Projects by organizing meetings/calls, providing administrative support, frequent updates, monitoring progress, managing the client escalations, keeping all necessary documentation, writing the quality management documents, and following up with the key stakeholders. Provides direct support to delivery employees and practice team members on projects, Poc, Delivery Interfaces with finance, Hr, Practice, Sales and maintaining the skill base, competency level checking, organizing client, conference calls, reminders, follow ups, status updates, etc. Monitors and provides delivery activity reports from the teamSupports delivery efforts by guiding and administering delivery operations; monitoring and reporting delivery resultsImproves communication between delivery and other departments by ensuring that there is seamless information flow and collaboration across various key stakeholders.Reports to Head / Manager– Delivery AdministrationPerforms other duties as assigned.With at least 2 years of experience in Delivery administration assistance, customer service, Project Management Office where the candidate carried out Management duties.Performs other duties as assigned.Admin back office support in order to achieve the highest levels of communication, collaboration, productivity and coordination across the entire company. Good in Project AccountingMinimum of a degree in IT or in a related fieldSet standards for how projects are runEnsure project management standards are followedGathering of project data and production of information for management reviewSource of guidance and advice for project managersManaging and facilitating the portfolio management processCreation and maintenance of standards and methods;Centralized archive of lessons learned;Project administration support –facilitation of project web site, special meetings, war room, PM software support, etc;Providing HR and staffing assistance such as identification of proper person for the project;PM consulting and mentoring on methodology, and dealing with exceptions;Providing or arranging PM training.Managing shared methodology, vision and processes;Training and competence development;Offering support for projects, acting as consultants on demand;Contributing with recommendations to project governance –selection of projects-Contributing with recommendations to project quality assuranceOffering support to project owner –support those in charge of portfolio managementKey in contributing and responsible for the closure of PMS software development with the development team.Preparing/ monitoring the Project Metrics, follow up, status meetings, project reportsCapable to run the PMO organization with support from Delivery Heads.Performs other duties as assigned.Degree in a IT related fieldWith 5+ Years of experience in multiple Project handling; with good Project Management skills based on the standards like PMBOK; Experience in PMO; Good communication skills, Good in Metrics, Quality Management, Using Tools like MS Project and other related; Client communication; should be willing to travel if needed to support. Excellent written and verbal communication skills.Good analytical and problem-solving skills, and an aptitude for technical concepts.Ability to write for different audiences.Ability to work in a team environment and independently.Ability to work on multiple projects at the same time.Respond to requests for technical assistance in person, via phone, electronicallyUnderstand, diagnose and resolve technical hardware and software issuesResearch questions using available information resourcesAdvise user on appropriate actionFollow standard help desk proceduresLog all help desk interactionsAdminister help desk softwareRedirect problems to appropriate resourceIdentify and escalate situations requiring urgent attentionTrack and route problems and requests and document resolutionsPrepare activity reportsStay current with system information, changes and updatesFollow the internal process for success of this activityDegree in an IT related fieldWith minimum of 3+ years of experience Good verbal and written communicationGood in understanding and following processesGood customer handling skills Ability to research and understand new technologies.Experience with Mac, Linux, or Unix product environments. Ability to work on multiple projects at the same time.Develops, writes, and maintains information for internal and external audiences such as online help, installation and upgrade instructions, and wiki information.Researches available product information; interviews remote and local technical experts;Conducts independent tests of technical features and software/documentation usability.Functions as a member of a cross-functional software team in an agile development environment; collaborates with product management, software engineers, quality assurance engineers, and support personnel to produce product documentation based on established deadlines and milestones. Attends and reports at regular team meetings.Performs and implements technical and peer reviews of product, Project, Quality documentation.Understands different user levels and writes to the appropriate level. Adheres to department standards, including templates and style guides.Provides status updates on projects as required by management. Coordinates with other technical writers on documentation projects.Develops working knowledge of product functional areas as assigned.Develops proficiency in the company's internal processes and department guidelines.Writes ,edits, improves and builds solution write-ups and technical documentsHandles, manages and monitors the technical write up of the projects and other delivery documentsWorks very closely and Liaise with Admin Manager, GDH, DH and PMs on building technical solution content and ensure all documents are technical sound and well written. Proof reads and provides feedback on technical aspects of documents before submission. Performs detailed industry research on the solution proposed to ensure the offering and the write up is professional, up to date, competitive and world classProvides constant feedback to Admin Manager, GDH, DH and PMs on solution design and technical documentationPerforms other duties as assigned.Degree in English literature or Communications, or equivalent experienceExcellent written and verbal communication skills.Good analytical and problem-solving skills, and an aptitude for technical concepts.Ability to write for different audiences.Ability to work in a team environment and independently.Knowledge of basic HTML, wiki markup, or web design.Experience with web-based application documentation or online help documentation.Experience with screen capturing, creating illustrations and diagrams, or graphics manipulation.Ability to research and understand new technologies.Experience with Mac, Linux, or Unix product environments. Ability to work on multiple projects at the same time.Minimum of 3+ years of relevant experienceIf you meet the above requirements please email your CV to hr.ke@technobrainltd.com by 24th May 2013 indicating your current and expected remuneration.Applications without salary details shall not be considered.
Feb 25, 2013
Dec 7, 2012
Team/Programme: PDQ Location: Nairobi
Grade: TBC (Competitive Package) Post Type: National/International
Level 3 - the responsibilities of the post may require the post holder to have regular contact with or access to children or young people
Role Purpose:
The Senior Grant Writer shares the overall responsibility for proposal development and donor report writing processes. S/he will also ensure appropriate consultation with the concerned managers as indicated Flow Charts for proposal development and report writing and provide capacity building support to staff where required. S/he will work closely with the technical teams, the field and Nairobi-based PDQ team, and with the Area operations teams.Scope Of Role:
Reports to: Business Development Manager
Dimensions:
Staff directly reporting to this post: None
Key Areas Of Accountability:
The Senior Grant Writer is responsible for coordinating all emergency and development programmes and providing support in the overall programme development process. Within the Business Development Team, the Senior Grant Writer will have a support role in establishing and promoting the proposal and reporting system to ensure that our Country Office:is informed on the extent to which both the emergency response and development interventions are affecting the lives of the targeted populations; has evidence-based knowledge on the positive and negative impact that both the emergency response and development interventions are having over the communities where SCI works;receives regular, timely and context-specific, meaningful feedback from our staff, partners, programme participants (who are or are not targeted by our interventions), and that feedback effectively informs and signals areas where strategic attention is required.Responsible for conducting full range of activities required to prepare, submit, and manage high standards grant proposals to donors;Track all announcements for competitive proposals on a daily basisDevelop/maintain the information on all competitive proposalsLead on the coordination during development of high quality concept notes and funding proposals (including logframes and budgets), ensuring information sharing between programmes (including MEAL) and operations teams, as well as an appropriate level of field inputLead on the coordination with relevant staff and provide additionally requested information in relation to proposals from donor, SCI or Save the Children members promptly and accurately and make necessary revisions based on feedback;Work closely with the finance and grants team, field and Nairobi-based PDQ team and Operations, as well as relevant technical staff to develop appropriate and realistic proposal narratives and budgets (as per Flow Chart).Provide support to Business Development Manager (BDM) to maintain the proposal submission processes, ensuring an appropriate level of consultation, and budgeting issues are taken into account.Maintain an updated database and electronic files of proposals submitted, approved, rejected (including grant and report tracking)Assist the Business development Manager (BDM) on development and dissemination of proposal development tools;Lead with submission of proposals as necessary and provide necessary training to other staff when requiredWork closely with MEAL team to generate high quality proposals in line with SCI’s global objectivesEnsure all proposals are reviewed and approved before final internal submission Lead on ensuring internal sign off processes are undertaken in timely manner and Core Business Processes for proposal development are adhered to. Assist with other fundraising initiatives as requested by BDM;Ensure the SOPs (in particular, reporting flow-chart and guidelines) are adhered to at both field and Nairobi level; provide feedback to teams on the correct use of these proceduresLead on the coordination of donor reports, ensuring that all relevant teams (Area Programme and Operations teams) are involved in quality writing/reviewing appropriate sectionsWork closely with MEAL and concerned subject/technical specialiststo generate high quality final reportsLead on the coordination with relevant staff and provide additionally requested information in relation to reports from donor, SCI or Save the Children members promptly and accurately and make necessary revisions based on feedbackLead on the preparation and provision of a quality report-writing workshop to all field bases, including a period of time spent coaching and providing direct support with Budget Holders and Programme Managers to prepare donor reportsInitiate, support and contribute to a review of the SOPs and note any improvements / bottlenecks in reporting quality and accountabilityAdditional support to improve emergency/development donor reporting, including:Highlight report sections within the donor template that need to be filled out by the field teams along with providing clearer guidance when sending out the template;Create and circulate a reporting schedule of donor reports and their specific funding requirements and deadlines for report submission; track progress of reports, submission dates, etc.Send out reminders at each deadline stage of the reporting schedule to relevant staff (Area Representatives)Maintain a grant reporting filing system including submitted proposals and budgets, amendments, intermediate and final reports, donor template.Ensure all reports are reviewed by BDM or delegate before internal submissionWork closely with the BDM to ensure coordination between proposal, reports and lessons learnt.Ensure that all appropriate donors and Save the Children International’s formats both reports and proposals are available to relevant staff, as well as a clear understanding of donor requirements.Lead on the updating of the weekly Funding and Grants tracker and distribute accordingly – both internally and externally.Follow up with Finance and Grants teams on ensuring systems (such as PADs & CADS) are signed off in a timely manner.Skills and Behaviours (our Values in Practice)Accountability:
Holds self accountable for making decisions, managing resources efficiently, achieving and role modelling Save the Children valuesHolds the team and partners accountable to deliver on their responsibilities - giving them the freedom to deliver in the best way they see fit, providing the necessary development to improve performance and applying appropriate consequences when results are not achievedSets ambitious and challenging goals for themselves (and their team), takes responsibility for their own personal development and encourages others to do the sameWidely shares their personal vision for Save the Children, engages and motivates othersFuture orientated, thinks strategicallyBuilds and maintains effective relationships, with their team, colleagues, members and external partners and supportersValues diversity, sees it as a source of competitive strengthApproachable, good listener, easy to talk toDevelops and encourages new and innovative solutionsWilling to take disciplined risksHonest, encourages openness and transparencyAdvanced degree in Project Planning, Development, Economics, or related fields Social Sciences Minimum of 4 years of progressive work experience in fundraising environment and with substantial and proven experience of writing winning proposals and reports Strong and proven hands on experience in project cycle management in general and participatory project planning processes in particularKnowledge of major donors project cycle management processes and requirments Demonstrated experience of coordinating and preparing strong narrative and financial reports for a variety of donorsDemonstrated experience developing multiple narrative and cost proposals simultaneously Solid ability to negotiate, communicate and liaise effectively and diplomatically with colleagues across all levels of the organization, including exceptional interpersonal skills with the ability to successfully interact in a multicultural professional environmentMust possess a strong work ethic, have confidence, take initiative and be a self-motivated, enthusiastic team player as well as individual contributorExperience working in difficult hardship environmentUnderstanding of major donors’ compliance requirements Sound personal organisational skills, including time management, and ability to meet deadlines and work under pressure Excellent command of English language, both verbal and writtenCommitment to and understanding of Save the Children International’s aims, values and principles Information Communication Technology literateAny employee, consultant, contractor or the supplier undertaking an activity on behalf of SCI must sign the Child Safeguarding - Declaration of Acceptance Form] and comply with the SCI’s Child Safeguarding Policy which is a statement of SCI’s commitment to preventing abuse and protecting children with whom it comes into contact. This extends not only to children with whom SCI and its partners work directly, but also includes children whom staff are responsible for. Save the Children's Code of Conduct sets out the standards which all staff members must adhere to.
Please send a copy of your CV with a cover letter to EA.recruitment@savethechildren.org. For more information please visit our website www.savethechildren.net/jobs
Applications close on December19th 2012.Nov 13, 2012
Qualifications
A Degree from a recognized UniversityProficient in written EnglishAbility to meet strict deadlinesAt least 8 hours daily access to computer and internetIf you meet the above qualifications, please send your application to:Email: academicresearchjobs@gmail.com
Jul 10, 2012
Writer must have a vivid imagination and be able to handle criticism and rejection. Must be able to work independently and have the ability to promote themselves and their work. The Creative writer requires originality, determination and discipline.
Duties & ResponsibilitiesResponsible for using the written word to express ideas or tell a story. Create content using various multimedia formats that can be read, listened to, or viewed onscreen.Develop original content for fiction, nonfiction, and short stories.Use the written word to express story lines and ideas.Write content for magazines, journals, newsletters, and blogs.Develop scripted material for the Web and other communication devices.Conduct extensive research on various topics.Write outlines and rough drafts.Appropriately source and cite resources.Edit content for correct spelling and grammar.Work with editors to revise and rewrite sections.Use desktop or electronic publishing software.Maintain blogs to keep in touch with fans and readers.Send out inquiries and submissions are sent to a variety of paying outlets.
Interested candidates are invited to strictly email their cover letter and CV, clearly detailing their current remuneration and expectations to recruit@odumont.com before end of day 12 July 2012. Only short listed candidates will be contacted
Jun 5, 2012
May 24, 2012
May 16, 2012
Feb 27, 2012
The copy writer will also edit and revise existing content based on client’s keywords. Candidate will also perform other related duties incidental to the work described herein.
This is an exciting position that will allow you to expand your knowledge in the areas of Internet marketing and search engine optimization. We are looking for a quick learner that can multitask and perform projects under tight deadlines.
You need to be able to work under little supervision and be a team player. We are a fast paced Internet company and on the cutting edge of technology.
Job Responsibilities:
Email your resume to : info@ongeasasa.com
Feb 16, 2012
Location: Nairobi
An exciting career opportunity for the post of Content Writer/Marketing Assistant has arisen in one of our client firms, an International BPO firm with Head Office in Australia.
We are looking for a self motivated candidate with outstanding communication skills, both written and verbal to assist the marketing team with on line content writing and marketing activities.
Duties and Responsibilities:
A university graduate in, Bcom- Marketing, Finance, Communication or any other related field with experience in IT.Good research and report writing skills.Have an effective writing style that is fresh, consistent and professional. Have a knack for editing, proof reading and outstanding research skillsMust have the ability to write in a variety of formats and styles for multiple audiences.Ability to handle a broad range of topics.Candidates who have previous experience in content/ article writing will be given priority.Previous experience in a call centre environment will be an added advantage.To apply, send your CV only to vacancies@flexi-personnel.com before Wednesday 22nd Feb 2012.
Clearly indicate the position applied for and your minimum salary expectation on the subject line.
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Dec 8, 2011
Contract type: Freelance
Positions: 4 Remaining
Are you are a seasoned writer seeking to earn a living from your craft?
Are you a first-time writer but believe you have what it takes to write a great article?
Due to increasing work load and in line with our goals, we are hiring 5 more writers on a freelance basis.
That means you get to work at your own time and from wherever.
See below for the specifics:
You MUST send a sample article to jobs.vistawriting@gmail.com (applications without a sample will be ignored and deleted)
Remuneration:
Pay KES 120 per 500 Words (Starting pay is KES 120) .
Pay will go up will time and quality of your articles.
Do not apply if you don't feel contented with our starting pay.
Contact: jobs.vistawriting@gmail.com / info.vistawriting@gmail.com
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Nov 4, 2011
Business Communications Writer
Minimum Qualifications:
Minimum Requirements
Must have a degree or diploma in graphic design.Proficiency in graphics software such Creative Suites applications and other designed packagesCreative flair with a high level of technical abilityAt least 3 years’ working experience in a busy design environment, designing magazines, brochures and other publications.Certification in web design and experience in photography and video-graphy are added advantages.Age: 25 – 40 yearsDesign the institution’s publicationsPropose and develop design concepts for the institutions publicity materials, calendars and Season’s Greetings cardsLiaise with printers for publications outside the institutionTypeset staff articles for in-house magazines, external newsletters and weekly bulletinsBe in charge of storage and care of publicationsUndertake Photo retouching and basic colour correction.Conveyancing Clerk
Minimum Qualifications:
The Advertiser
D/NA 1148
P. O. Box 49010 GPO 00100
Nairobi
So as to be received on or before 18th November, 2011
Note: Applications received after deadline will not be considered.
Only short listed candidates shall be contacted.
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Sep 17, 2011
Crown Research Solutions is a reputable writing and research company.
We are currently looking for home-based researchers with vast experience in writing academic papers.
The ideal candidate should be well versed with referencing styles and able to provide essays free from plagiarism.
The chosen writers will be paid on a per-page basis (counting approximately 275 words per page).
Compensation for writing research papers currently amounts to Ksh 170 per page.
Payment is bimonthly upon completion of assignment.
Send us a sample of your writing and curriculum vitae to crownresearchsolutions@gmail.com
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Sep 5, 2011
Company background
Habari consulting is a group of experts with experience in most market sectors, channels and marketing disciplines. We pride ourselves in insight driven marketing solutions both on and off-line.
We have extensive and varied experience, both locally and internationally. Our experience in the forefront of marketing initiatives, allows us to find relevant and innovative solutions for our clients.
Job Description
Job Description
Do you have an eye for news?
Do you know what people want to read?
Can you find the story within the rough?
Are you available to travel around the country?
Is your spelling, grammar and grasp of the English language impeccable?
Do you have accuracy and attention to detail?
Can you independently generate a string of articles on a weekly basis?
Do you have excellent teamwork, communication and interpersonal skills?
Can you work under pressure and meet tight deadlines?
Do you have excellent organisational skills?
Are you confident, enthusiastic and determined?
Interested candidates should email their cover letters and CVs to copy@habariconsulting.com
Deadline: 30th September 2011
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Aug 30, 2011
Should have a QM background and a master in neuroscience or psychology or in a related area.
Ideal for doctoral student. I pay $10 /hour by paypal the next day and I need somebody for approx a day a week.
Please send a cv and a sample of an article at sabourin.vincent@gmail.com
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Aug 28, 2011
Aug 23, 2011
The persons should be able to identify a topics, develop the literature review, oversee data collection, be able to analyze the data using SPSS or any other statistical software and be able to demonstrate relevant experience and expertise in a complete academic research project circle.
The ideal persons must have completed at least five (5) academic projects/Thesis above masters level.
Apply to giddymuna@gmail.com by 07/09/11.
Note: To enhance the the success of your application, either as an attachment to your application or as part of it, you are requested to briefly describe at least two of your post-college most recent related assignments.
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