Internship: Publishing Outreach
Established over 100 years ago, CABI is a not-for-profit science-based development and information organization. CABI improves people’s lives by providing information and applying scientific expertise to solve problems in agriculture and the environment. Our mission and direction is influenced by our member countries who guide the activities undertaken. These include scientific publishing, development projects and research, and microbial services. Our activities are based principally in 2 major sites in the UK and 5 scientific centres globally. CABI publishes CAB Abstracts, the world-leading bibliographic database covering agriculture and environment, and Global Health covering public health information. We also publish multimedia compendia, books, ebooks and full text electronic resources aiming to further science and its application.
Behind each product is a team of subject specialists committed to delivering the most relevant and authoritative information to researchers worldwide.
CABI is offering an exciting 6-months internship opportunity to support and promote the partnership between CABI and the Regional Universities Forum for Capacity Building in Agriculture (RUFORUM). During the internship you will learn and become familiar with the editorial, marketing and sales processes of CAB Abstracts and CABI Compendia. You will train and support RUFORUM Member Universities to use these products in their courses and research. You will be part of the CABI regional team in Kenya, but you will be working as part of the global Publishing team based in the UK.
We are looking for an enthusiastic, motivated and highly organised graduate of RUFORUM’s Masters of Science in Agricultural Information and Communication Management. You will be familiar with developing and implementing marketing and communication strategies, and have a broad understanding of the role of verified information in education and research.
You will be familiar with internet and electronic publishing technologies and databases used in teaching, research and policy. An ability to use multiple ICT systems and software is desirable. You must have proven ability in communication and administration, and be able to learn and apply new skills rapidly.
Applicants are invited to send a cover letter illustrating how they meet the requirements of the Candidate Brief and detailed curriculum vitae, with names and full addresses of 3 referees. Applications should be emailed to recruitment@cabi.org
Please note closing date for receipt of applications by email is 24.00h GMT 10 April 2013. Candidates to note that interviews are planned for week beginning 15 April 2013

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GVEP International is inviting applications for a Communications and Knowledge Management Officer position based in Nairobi, Kenya which may involve extensive travel within the East Africa region.

Position: Communications and Knowledge Management Officer

Contract: Open ended contract.
Reporting to: Communications Manager (London) and Africa Regional Manager (Nairobi)
Staff reports: None but required to supervise/work closely with other staff and occasional volunteers/interns.
Salary: 2,4 m  KES annual gross + health insurance.

GVEP’s East Africa Regional Office in Nairobi has been operational since July 2008 and manages regional activities. GVEP International is currently looking for a highly motivated and talented communicator to join our team and play a key role in driving our external relations in East Africa and support the whole organisation with its internal communication and knowledge management activities. An experience of the business environment is preferred.

This is a great opportunity for an experienced communications professional to step up and help promote the reputation and work of GVEP International throughout East Africa. You will play a strategic role in supporting the communications (external and internal) and knowledge management of the regional team.

We are looking for someone with a minimum of five years’ experience, ideally in the energy and business sector, who can write effective copy and brings in her/his own media contacts. Organised and systematic, the candidate will demonstrate high personal standards and ability to communicate effectively, at all levels.

Responsibilities

External communications function

Develop GVEP’s brand in East Africa in line with GVEP’s strategic goal of delivering quality business advisory services and contribute to a positive understanding of GVEP to all target audience in the region.Deliver marketing and PR campaigns in coordination with London office and in line with the Communications strategy. Contribute to the development of GVEP’s annual PR and marketing plan, messaging and positioning; Identify and exploit opportunities to maximise GVEP’s exposure to our target audience.Assist with the collation of raw information and of case studies for publication Assist with B2B marketing and with presentations of professional servicesProduce concise and accurate copy according to the GVEP’s house style, and to strict deadlines.Assist with the production of various publications such as the Annual Review, newsletters, website blog and social networks content; Research and write longer feature articles, sometimes for subsidiary or third-party publications; Identify, make contact and establish relationships with press and media contacts in East Africa; and maintain media database with key media contacts Distribute GVEP-related press coverage to relevant media contacts in East Africa  and deal with media enquiries; Monitor, evaluate and report on the effectiveness of the marketing and PR activities in East Africa and alert the Communications Manager and the Business Development Manager to relevant media opportunities; Build relationships with GVEP’s representatives in Uganda, Rwanda and Tanzania to maximise opportunities for media coverage and to maintain a flow of news; Maximise the marketing and PR potential from sponsors, partners, and recipients of services; Produce background briefings and prepare spokespeople for interviews and events and actively seek interview opportunities with Kenya-wide media outlets; Source high quality photographic material to be used in GVEP’s publications; and maintain GVEP’s photo library up-to-date Work with the web team to implement the social media strategy; Carry out other general or communications specific tasks that may arise in the Communications Team; Knowledge Management and Internal Communication Support functionHelp to keep the organisation informed about developments in our industry, by highlighting to internal audiences the publication of new reports, research studies etc, Support staff who have attended conferences to share their knowledge and maximise learning opportunitiesKeep the organisation informed about GVEP own accomplishments, project experiences and skill sets.  Help increase and manage GVEP knowledge database, highlighting where in the organisation information and resources are to be found.Help the regional East African Managers  write a monthly update for all GVEP staff,Act as the key contact between the East African offices and the London headquarter Person Specification, Qualifications and SkillsExcellent writing and editing skills and ability to write targeted audience-responsive communications materials and to position stories relative to the target audience. Good understanding of B2B marketing and corporate brandingMinimum two years’ relevant experience of working in a PR environment (professional PR qualification is desirable as well as the ability to contribute own media contacts to the GVEP’s PR database). Demonstrate a strong track record of understanding of how to build relationships with diverse range of media and business networks. Good knowledge of how East African media works, including print, TV and radio, and online, and how the voluntary sector is represented in it. And at ease with dealing with all type of national and local media. Proven experience of reaching wide range of stakeholders in voluntary and community, public and private sector. Knowledge of a broad range of communications activities: marketing, press, advertising placement, website, social media engagement, events, broadcast media etc. Highly motivated and organised – able to manage a varied workload to tight deadlines with excellent attention to detail. Ability to take a creative and innovative approach to promoting the work of GVEP, and to ensure that our key messages cut through in a crowded marketplace. Ability to monitor and analyse the result of media campaign and compiling clear evaluative reports. A team player and able to work on own initiative. Online and social media communications experience.Send your application including a cover letter indicating your desire to work with GVEP; a detailed CV highlighting relevant experience, details of current and expected salary, a daytime phone contact, email address, and the names of three professional referees to east.africa@gvepinternational.org, using “Communication” as reference, by Wednesday, 10h April 2013.

Only short listed candidates will be contacted.

GVEP- Kenya
GVEP International
Kiganjo House, Rose Avenue
P O Box 76580 - 00508
Nairobi, Kenya

Mobiles: +254 (0) 722 508 789 or +254 (0) 725 708 842
Landlines: +254 20 2714 165 +254 20 2714 164 or +254 20 722 508 798 (mobile)

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Mazars in Kenya with an expansion in the region of East, Central and the Horn of Africa and Sudan believes in recruiting and retaining sound professional staff and providing them with opportunities for growth in a stimulating and enabling work environment. To strengthen our team, we seek to recruit a highly motivated Tax Assistant to compliment the current tax team.
He/she will work closely with the Assistant Tax Manager and other staff in the department to serve individual and corporate clients in the following areas: Personal Tax, Corporate Tax including VAT, Customs, and other tax classes. The firm has a solid and growing range of not-for-profit organizations and a growing cross border tax assignments.
 Applicants must possess the following Qualifications:At least have a Bachelors Degree in a relevant field.At least CPA Part IIHave a minimum of one year working experience in a Tax Department of a reputable Audit or Accounting firm or Tax Agency;Should be below 30 years;Have good understanding of the Kenya Revenue Acts to be able to advise clients on current law and future changes;Have ability to correspond with clients on issues raised;Be able to carry out VAT Refund Audits;Be responsible for the preparation of personal tax returns and computation of income tax for clients;Be able to assist clients to meet compliance deadlines;Be computer literate with hands on skills in applications including PowerPoint Presentation;Pleasant personality and ability to empathize with clients;A generous pay package and benefits is on offer including upwards mobility within our strategic plan, now being implemented.If you are up to the challenge, posses the necessary qualification and experience, please send an application letter, your CV indicating why you are the most suitable candidate for the role, copies of relevant certificates and testimonial(s) and also include your daytime contact, mobile number to contact@mazars.co.ke so as to reach us on or before 5 April 2013. Please indicate your current and expected salary.
HR & Admin Asst Manager
Mazars CPA(K)
The GreenHouse, 3rd Floor (Suite 8), Ngong Road
Next to Adams Arcade
P.O. Box 61120-00200
Nairobi (K).

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Re-advertisement: Marketing Development Executive – East Africa Region
Availability: Immediately

Salary: £800-£1,000 per month depending upon experience.

Main Purpose of the Role

The main purpose of the job is to provide effective Sales and Marketing support to units within the region which include Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda and Mozambique. 

The successful candidate shall implement Marketing actions within the region in liaison with both Vimto international and the local Vimto licensee.

Main responsibilities

Create, foster and develop relationships with both the local licensee and other partners including distributors and wholesalers within the region.Define and execute brand strategies that support and contribute to growth in both the short term and long termProvide feedback to Vimto international on monthly sales and performance figures, stock levels and product availability.Analyse the results of marketing actions and initiate changes that may be required to improve sales performance.Develop and maintain a range of external contacts that can result in  improved product performanceDevelop and communicate an understanding of consumers to generate new insights that can inform strategyMonitor and report on local trends to fuel future innovation and make informed forecasts; Evaluate and communicate budgetary implications of these forecastsUniversity level education Marketing, Communication or business related field. Postgraduate qualification would be an advantage. Professional Marketing/ Communication accreditation is preferredSuccessful and proven experience in Sales and Marketing of beverages/ FMCGpreferably with regional exposure.Knowledge of Market data analysis, finance (P&L, sales forecasts), local wholesale and retail dynamics,  and Targeted/ channel communicationCommercial relationships and team building skills with the ability to work both as part of a team and on individual assignmentsProven innovation,  resourcefulness and self-motivationFluency in both written and spoken Swahili and EnglishComputer and office tools literacy is requiredHolder of CIM (must)Resident/ willing to reside in Nairobi with frequent and extended trips within the region. A travel schedule will be agreed quarterly with Vimto International.Valid Passport and Driving LicenceWritten report to be emailed and expenses (receipts/justifications) sent after every trip.If qualified send CV only to jobs@jantakenya.com by 29th March, 2013, indicating the title ‘Marketing Development Executive ‘n the subject line. DO NOT attach any certificates.

Only shortlisted candidates shall be contacted.

N.B. We do not charge any fee for interviews and neither for having your CV in our database 

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Network & Systems Administrator
 Bridge International Academies was conceived in 2007 out of the belief that giving every child access to a high quality education would have the greatest impact on reducing poverty worldwide. With that guiding insight, Bridge International developed a strategy that would enable it to launch a large-scale network of high-quality, ultra low-cost, for-profit primary schools. Operating a network of schools supported by a strong central headquarters gives Bridge International the scale, experience, and capacity to invest in systems of management, support, training, and innovation that allows individual schools to dramatically increase their effectiveness. Using this model, Bridge International is able to profitably deliver high-quality education for $5 per child per month. This ensures that its academies will continue to successfully serve its communities as long as parents value the educational service provided. The first Bridge International Academy launched successfully in Kenya in 2009 and over 70 academies are operating in Kenya today. Through rapid and strategic expansion, Bridge International will provide a quality education to over a million students in the coming years.
As a key member of IT infrastructure department, this position is responsible for all aspects of network and Systems administration including servers, desktop systems, communications hardware, and software. As a network administrator, you will be responsible for the design, implementation and maintenance of server systems/applications, computer networks and telecommunication equipment, to ensure network performance meets the organization and user requirements.
 Planning, Deploying and rebuilding Microsoft and Linux servers and configure hardware, peripherals, services, settings, directories, storage, etc. in accordance with Bridge International Academies standards and operational procedures.Planning, Deploying and rebuilding Servers applications like Microsoft AD Directory Services, DHCP, DNS, File services, IIS, Apache, Print and Document Services, SharePoint, WSUS, SQL Server, Hyper V, SNMP, SMTP, SSL, Failover Clustering and Remote Desktop services.Installing, administering and maintaining Bridge International Academies Checkpoint firewall, Cisco Routers, IP PBX, Switches, Access Points, Security Cameras, Biometric systems and other active network devices.Implementing and administering network access policies through LAN, WAN, VPN terminals, and other Remote Access Protocols with the aim of ensuring availability and secure connections.Researching and recommending innovative and where possible, automated approaches for system administration tasks. Identify approaches that leverage our resources and provide economies of scale.Carry out scheduled and continuous system monitoring to ensure integrity and availability of all network hardware, resources, systems and processes. Reviewing system and application logs, and verifying completion of scheduled jobs such as backups, WSUS Updates, Firmware upgrades etc.Create, update, and delete systems user accounts as per requests.Monitor and perform periodic network performance reports to support capacity planning.Evaluate and recommend LAN/WAN hardware, Software and peripheral equipment during procurement.Liaising with internet service providers with the intention of ensuring continuous and reliable internet connections – expected internet availability per link per year should be 99.9%Designing and updating network infrastructure documentation – security, configurations, tests, patches, etc.Capacity building of IT Support officers, to better tackle routine calls.Performing other duties as assigned by the supervisor.Do you hold at least a Bachelor of Science degree in Information Technology or related field?Are you either or both MCITP, CCNA, ITIL certified?Do you possess over five years IT experience of which at least three years have been spent actively administrating windows, Linux, Cisco, Checkpoint, and WIFI networks?Are you a seasoned Microsoft Window server 2008 administrator, managing a network of over 500 network nodes?Do you function well in a fast-paced, informal environment where constant change is the norm and the bar for quality is set high?Are you thorough and detail oriented?Do you have very strong written and verbal communication skills?Are you a team oriented, self-motivated, result driven, and a person of high integrity?Only short listed candidates will be contacted

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Symphony is the largest IT Solution entity in East and Central African region, representing premium hardware, software and service brands including IBM, GE, Cisco,Sage among others. Symphony Kenya is looking for an individual to join our dynamic team, in the position of:

Network Engineer

Desired Candidate Profile

The ideal candidate would have a highly successful performance track record of designing complex IP based internetwork solutions for unified secure communications, among others.

To large and sophisticated ICT users in industries like BFSI, Telecom, Governments and Large Corporates

Capable of developing Networking Proposals, Technical Bid Documents, Compliance Statements for Tenders etc.

Results driven to achieve high levels of customer satisfactions within tight deadlines

The selected candidates should be capable of representing the company at customer sites

The candidate should be highly conversant with current and emerging international technical trends and enjoy outstanding communication skills and technical acumen.

Job Description

The Network Engineer will report to General Manager - Sales and have the following duties and responsibilities:

Responsible for carrying out detailed technical surveys and acquire customer data for solutions designs and implementations. In addition to assisting in designing appropriate solutions based on issued RFPsLiaisons with Cisco and Symphony’s network solutions vendors to ensure conformance and adherence to set objectives and goalsProvide timely feedback to Management regarding customer needs and industry trends.Assist the sales teams to achieve and exceed the company’s monthly, quarterly and annual sales and profitability targets in the area of networking and tender preparation.Constantly review certifications as required by the principal and ensure compliance.Also strategize for growing up the partnership levelsEducation: Degree holder preferably in IT with specialization in networking
Professional requirement: Cisco certified network professional or better
Industry Type: ICT- Hardware & Networking
Role: Technical executive  – presales solutions design, liaisons with various solutions vendors to solutions finalization, internetwork systems design and implementation including project co-ordination, post implementation support to ensuring quality assurance of services delivered
 Functional Area: Internetwork Designs and ImplementationIf you believe you have what it takes to handle this challenging position, kindly apply by  email, with a short covering note on your suitability, attaching your CV  with copies of relevant certifications to reach the Director, Human Resources, not later than 5p.m. on 12 April, 2013

Director – Human Resources
Symphony Place, Off Waiyaki Way, Westlands, 

P.O. Box 14201, 00800
Tel:  +254 - 4455000, Nairobi, Kenya
HRD@symphony.co.ke

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Research Manager - CEI Programme
Fixed Term Position to January 31st 2014
GEMS Education Solutions is a division of GEMS Education, an established education provider with over 50 years of experience. We harness the insights and expertise gained from the largest network of international schools worldwide to improve standards in public education provision globally. Our experienced professionals partner with governments to deliver efficient, high quality public education to meet and raise the expectations of families and communities around the world.
Our team comprises leading experts in education reform, curriculum development, teaching and learning practices as well as program design and evaluation. We focus on the specific needs of school systems in emerging as well as developed economies.Education innovations in the non-state sector are rapidly emerging in low and middle income countries. While a handful of innovations capture global attention, there is very little information on the scale, scope, and impact of the numerous organisations and social enterprises that make up the non-state sector in education. To address this information gap, the Results for Development Institute (R4D) will launch the Center for Education Innovations (CEI). CEI aims to increase access to quality education for the poor by identifying, analysing, and connecting non-state education innovations.
GEMS Education Solutions will serve as CEI’s in-country representative in East Africa, helping to raise CEI’s profile and cultivate a network of CEI stakeholders (including program implementers, policy makers, researchers, and funders).
The Research Manager will lead a research project, designed to identify, analyse, and connect non-state education programs/innovations in East Africa.
 You will be an experienced Research Manager and will meet the following requirements;Excellent team working and a willingness to show initiative and creativity.A sound understanding of public policy and political systems in Kenya.Experience of qualitative and quantitative research and data analysis.Experience of producing good quality written material.A good knowledge of Microsoft Office, and other relevant software that can support research analysis.An interest (and ideally experience of working) in education policy and practice.Excellent communication skills and experience of liaising with different groups.Experience of using a range of social media including social networking and blogs.A relentless and tenacious spirit and who are willing to stick with a problem until they find a solution.If you believe you are able to meet our requirements and are attracted to this exciting challenge, please submit a CV with recent photograph, along with your formal letter of application and details of two referees to jamie.wilkes@gemseducation.com
Please quote 'Research Manager 2013' in the title of your email.
The deadline for applications is Friday 5th April, 2013

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