Our client in the Hospital Industry is in need of a Procurement Manager who will be responsible for providing efficient and cost effective procurement services to support the hospital. The holder of this position will deliver high quality professional procurement and administration services and lead the development and implementation of tools, processes, policies and practices covering all aspects of the procurement function. Ability to deal with hands on issues as well as participate in strategic thinking will be key to success in this position. This is a key position within the hospital’s Finance function but with key linkages with all other departments. Responsibilities (Functions and duties) Oversight of all operational procurement issues Developing and implementing policies, procedures, tools and guidelines to ensure effective and efficient procurement processes in the hospital and to assure seamless procurement services Seek, evaluate and recommend reliable vendors or suppliers to provide quality goods or services at reasonable prices Developing and maintaining strong working relationships with suppliers, contractors and other partners within the procurement services chain to create a partnership that adds value to the hospital. Negotiation of prices, lead times and other contractual terms with suppliers Leveraging online procurement resources to identify and use appropriate channels within the vast e-commerce environment both locally and internationally Creating and fostering relationships with diverse supply chain professional associations to ensure gainful experience and knowledge sharing Determining quantity and timing of deliveries and keeping track of lead times throughout the procurement process Working with department managers and other staff to forecast demand of procurement services and to ascertain that goods are received as ordered and payments processed only for certified confirmations of deliveries or service Budgeting, reporting and analysis of procurement costs to ensure high visibility and control of procurement related expenses Periodic reporting of procurement activities and projects Training and developing of best practice procurement knowledge across the hospital management team Supervision of procurement department staff to ensure standard practice and knowledge transfer. Support all departments with the legal and contractual processes for their procurement needs. Advise management on required areas of improvement to enhance procurement processes Experience: Minimum of 5 to 10 years’ experience in full lifecycle procurement management preferably for a large fast growing service or hospital. . Bachelor’s Degree Professional: Professional qualifications in purchasing and supplies management Note: In some cases, experience may be substituted for academic or professional certifications. Specialist knowledge required:  An expert level of knowledge in procurement including, but not limited to sourcing, pricing, contracts, relationship management and due diligence on suppliers and contractors. Ability to quickly learn and improve systemsTechnical competence in MS Office Strong leadership abilityExcellent written and oral communication skills Acute attention to details Problem solving skills Planning and organization skills Ability to analyse and interpret data and adequately communicate and present the findings to senior management Decision making and judgement skills Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information appropriately Ability to be adaptable and flexible to changing priorities. High level of integrity and ethical behaviourIf you believe you qualify for this position, please send your CV and details of your current and expected remuneration to recruit@humantalentrecruit.comOnly qualified candidates shall be contacted

TBN Family Media is the fastest growing Christian media house in Africa. It prides itself in providing a message of hope and care to its audiences through Jesus Christ. Our mission is to keep Jesus on the airwaves. To achieve our mandate, we wish to hire the following:
Diploma in Broadcast JournalismAt least 2yrs experienceGood PersonalityA Christian who trusts and believes in ChristianityGood command of English as a communication languageGood vocal propertieshave good pronunciation and diction of English wordsknowledge of different musical styles and performersknowledge of issues and subjects of interest to their audienceBasic technical skills in order to operate broadcasting equipment.be confident and able to think quickly on their feetbe relaxed and able to work well under pressure, as they have the attention of an audience and work to strict timetablesbe interested in people and the communitybe organized be excellent communicators with good listening skillsbe good at planning and researchhave good time-management skillsAbove all good personality28yrs Old and aboveQualified and interested candidates should email a cover letter and a copy of resume to hr@familymedia.tv by COB 22nd  November 2012 with the email subject as ‘’ Application for Radio Presenter.

Job Category: Sales
Location: Nairobi, KE
Job ID: 817706-97902
Division: Services & Support

Services Executive
To be considered for this role, candidates must have extensive experience with selling: -
IT Solutions
IT Implementations
IT Services
Individuals in Professional Services Sales are responsible for increasing the Services business in their assigned accounts by consistently meeting customer requirements and by ensuring the deployment/adoption and productive use of Microsoft technologies. They establish relationships, develop account strategies and plans, and manage a pipeline of Services opportunities while overseeing solution deployment and support. Success is measured by satisfied customers, long-term revenue potential in the account, and achievement of the annual quota.
The Services Executive (TSE) is the end to end Services account relationship owner for 4 -15 key Microsoft customers in Major and Corporate (CFAM) accounts.
The TSE:
Is the single point of contact for all Services in their assigned accounts (internally with EPG and externally with customers/partners)
Advises customer Business and Technology Decision Makers (BDM/TDM) how to best realize the value of their Microsoft technology investment through strategic business alignment, innovation, implementation, productive use and support.
Is responsible for strategy, planning, marketing/positioning, crafting and selling our entire services portfolio (advisor, consulting and support) across assigned account/s or territory.
Is accountable for attaining the agreed invoiced revenue quota for Product Groups (PGs) 1,2 and 3 in assigned account/s
Oversees the delivery of all contracted services to ensure account team alignment, customer connection and high overall satisfaction

Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree/equivalent (required) or MBA degree (preferred)
Experience:
Professional Services Sales, Software/Solution/Product Sales, Customer Relationship Management, Business Development, IT Consultation, Enterprise Architecture Planning, Project Management, IT Solution Development, IT Solution Delivery and Implementation, IT Service Delivery, Operations and Support.
Career Stage 3 requires 1-3 years of related experience
Career Stage 4 requires 3-5 years of related experience
Career Stage 5 requires 5-8 years of related experience

Competencies:
Building Customer Partner Relationships, Confidence, Cross-Boundary Collaboration, Drive for Results, Impact and Influence, Interpersonal Awareness, Product & Technology Expertise, Strategic Sales Planning, Team Leadership, Value Selling

Training and certification:
Sales: Sales Management, Account Management, Account Based Marketing, Complex Sales training (e.g., Miller Hyman, Spin, Michael Bosworth, Holden, TAS - Target Account Selling, etc.), Sales Methodologies (equivalent to MSSP), Sales tools - Account Planning, Customer Relationship and Opportunity Management (e.g. Siebel, GSX or other), Complex Deal structuring (e.g. QADC)
Business: Territory Planning, Business development, Negotiation, Financial analysis, Pipeline Management
Information Technology: IT Governance (e.g. COBIT), Enterprise Architecture fundamentals, methods and concepts (e.g. Zachman framework, OMG’s model driven Architecture framework etc.), Business process management, IT Implementation (e.g. CMM and CMMI),
Delivery: IT Service delivery and support management (e.g. ITIL Foundation), Project Management fundamentals (e.g. PMI, Six Sigma)

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1. 1/4 acre plot for sale Kerarapon, Ngong, 14th drive southWater and electricity available. 
2. 1/8 acre plot for Sale Maua, Koma, Kangundo road.
Electricity available for connection.
150M form the main Nairobi - Kangundo road
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 1/4 acre plots Kinanie near 2 km to Day star University

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Next to upcoming Resort that will cover 40 acres of land,

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Organization: Adeso , African Development Solutions www.adesoafrica.org
Position Title: Executive Coordinator
Reporting to: Executive Director
Working with: Executive Director, Heads of Departments, Country Directors, Program Team
Program/ Duty station: Nairobi
Duration: 1 year with possibility of extension
Starting date: Immediate
Adeso, formerly known as Horn Relief, is an expanding and vibrant African based international development and humanitarian organization.
At Adeso, we work with African communities who are yet to realize their full potential; working inside these communities to create environments in which Africans can thrive.
Our belief that economic, social and environmental security is the bedrock of a healthy community drives the nature and intent of our programming.
We work to prevent and overcome situations that adversely affect community well-being by: reinvigorating the economy, developing skills for life and work, providing humanitarian aid, and influencing policy.
For the past 20 years we have strengthened rural livelihoods through environmental awareness, training, technology transfer and innovative humanitarian projects in pursuit of a peaceful, self-reliant, and greener future. Currently, Adeso has programs in Somalia, Kenya and South Sudan. Our current donor portfolio includes the European Commission, USAID, SIDA, CIDA, UNICEF, and the Government of Netherlands, among others.
Adeso is an exciting and dynamic organization experiencing managed rapid growth. It offers sound employment conditions with opportunities for personal growth and development.The Executive Coordinator will report directly to the Executive Director (ED).S/he will be responsible for the coordination of activities (operations and planning) and ensuring timely flow of information to and from the executive office. S/he handles details of a highly confidential and critical nature, and must function efficiently and effectively in a fast-paced professional environment.S/he will have a proven ability to independently manage multiple tasks and projects with competing priorities and deadlines, screen and prioritize communications and opportunities from external and internal sources, and organize and maintain administrative processes essential to this position. In addition, the incumbent will be responsible for coordinating and preparing Board of Director presentations and packets and will work to bring cross-functional coordination between the ED’s office, programs and departments. The ideal candidate will be dynamic, high-energy, organized, and able to support cross-functional coordination in a fast paced environment and possess excellent judgment. S/he will be required to be available during regular business hours, evenings and/or weekends, on occasion/as needed to provide support and assistance to the ED.Specific Roles and ResponsibilitiesSupport Adeso’s Executive Office in coordinating activities, such as conferences, field visits, international travel, internally and externally organized workshops. When the ED chairs meetings: Prepare agenda in advance; assist with and provide research/background information, content development, create presentations, coordinate meetings and take meeting notes. Manage the daily schedule of the ED, ensuring that she knows her schedule 24 hours in advance and keeping appointments and meetings on time or changing schedules when necessary. Develop and maintain a system that alerts the ED of upcoming deadlines and incoming requests or events. Based on personal initiative process and compose correspondence/reports for ED’s or executive team’s replies.Assist in document preparation, including drafting articles for publication for review by the ED. Manage external contacts for ED, proactively understanding who they are, who the priority contacts are and keeping track of periodic communication needed for priority contacts. Anticipate the ED’s needs and proactively bring together appropriate people and resources to support the executive in addressing issues.Manage ED’s travel arrangements and proactively coordinate the pre-planning of trips with various internal functions, including arranging appropriate travel, visas, agendas and necessary contacts, documentation, Adeso advocacy materials, and other necessary preparations. Act as the lead in preparation for quarterly Board Meetings, including tracking, monitoring and following the progress of action items, drafting the agenda, setting the timetable and following up on board material preparation and producing accurate Board minutes at each meeting when in attendance. Manage effective contacts and relationships with Board Members, including arranging board member travel arrangements, expense reimbursements, and board meeting logistics, and acting as a first point of contact for Board Member queries.Perform liaison services on behalf of Adeso to donors, Government Officials, other relevant partners Review correspondence (mail and email) addressed to the ED and take the appropriate follow-up actions as required. Understand organizational policies and procedures necessary to ensure appropriate decision-making protocols are followed. Handle confidential information in a professional and discreet manner.Ensure that various administrative tasks are done in an effective and efficient manner, including copying, reviewing outside mail, drafting correspondence, screening phone calls when requested, and maintaining executive files as needed.Maintain an effective filing system for the ED’s office. Act as the ED’s representative and ambassador to external contacts as directed. Process and maintain expenses for the ED. Any other duties that may be assigned.Bachelor’s degree in Social Sciences, Development Studies or related qualification with a Diploma in Legal studies or a related field.Minimum 5 years or equivalent work-related experience supporting senior level Executives; experience working with Boards of Directors necessary. Demonstrated ability to handle confidential information appropriately. Highly proficient in Word, Excel, PowerPoint. Extensive experience in preparation of board and donor presentations. Excellent written and verbal communication skills.Ability to stay focused, efficient, and effective in managing multiple priorities. Professional demeanor and ability to deal with emotional situations in a calm and professional manner. Strong interpersonal skills and good judgment.Proven ability to work independently to achieve accomplishments. Ability to communicate effectively with all levels of employees and outside contacts. Experience working in an International arena a plus. Proven ability to effectively collaborate with internal team, cross-functional team, and external parties in a rapidly growing environment Ability to provide after hour and flexible support a must. Ability to travel 5%.
This is a challenging opportunity for a dedicated and highly motivated professional. If you would like to join this dynamic team and be part of building resilience and economic growth in Africa, please submit your application to jobs@adesoafrica.org, with Executive Coordinator in the email subject matter, by 30th November 2012.
Each application should be addressed to the Human Resources Manager and include the following:An updated CV; andAn application letter which should include remuneration requirements and contact information for three work-related referees.Applications not including all of the above information will not be reviewed.
Only short-listed candidates will be contacted. Adeso is an equal opportunity employer

Terms of Reference for Identifying and Benchmarking Key Livelihood Indicators and training needs assessment for the Virtual Livelihood School Africa (VLSA) – Kenya Partners

1.0 Background

The International Institute of Rural Reconstruction (IIRR) is a capacity building organization. Since 2011, IIRR Kenya has been the nesting institution for the VIRTUAL LIVELIHOOD SCHOOL AFRICA (VLSA) - Kenya and in 2012, IIRR has been the facilitating organization for VLSA Initiative in the five pilot Countries in Eastern and Southern Africa. In April/May 2012, IIRR developed a proposal for VLSA to Ford Foundation which was funded for 2 years in July. This funding was for facilitating formation of 5 VLSA chapters in Kenya, Uganda, Zimbabwe, Mozambique and South Africa. In September 2012 VLSA – K members started implementation of this strategy and the anchor or Livelihood School Manager was employed to coordinate the funded program activities and spearhead the institutional development of the VLSA – K Initiative.
The VSLA-K initiative is a partnership of 11 diverse partners. The founding and collaborating partners are: three Government of Kenya Ministries – Agriculture (MOA), Livestock Production and development (MOPLD) and Labor (MOL); 4 CSO partners - Practical Action, Netherlands development organization (SNV), International Institute of Rural Reconstruction (IIRR) and Cascade Development Organization; 2 Universities - Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology and Cooperative University; Kenya Agriculture Research Institute (KARI) and K-REP Development Group.According to its strategic plan 2017, VLSA Kenya envisions resource poor communities in Kenya have access to affordable and professional livelihood support services, skills and knowledge to transform their wellbeing in a changing environment. Its mission is to utilize collaboration to sustainably improve the wellbeing of resource-constrained communities through innovation and dissemination of best practices and joint research that will promote and support livelihood practices and supportive policies.
The primary beneficiaries are livelihood promoters or facilitators, lead farmers and enterprise owners. For the Virtual Livelihood School of Africa to achieve its mission, it will focus on the local or grass root levels and aim to reach scale through its network of members. In its efforts to influence the livelihood agenda in the country, the VLSA – K will also target learners in institutions of higher learning and schools as secondary beneficiaries. The livelihood school will seek to influence the teaching and learning in these institutions to ensure that fresh graduates have the pre-requisite practical skills and access to resources and information.In primary and secondary schools, VLSA – K will strengthen the teaching and learning of agriculture while supporting schools to make income and supplement school diet.
 In order to enhance learning within the school, a short term consultant is required to undertake the following:
a) Review the Monitoring and Evaluation Systems related to livelihood programs of the participating institutions and how these are aligned to the National Monitoring system.
b) Make recommendations of the identified M & E systems that will support and demonstrate positive progression in the livelihood programs of the Livelihood School and those of participating institutions.
c) In the process of developing a) and b) identify and benchmark Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) that will be used to measure performance of livelihood School initiatives under the programme in Kenya
d) Assess and identify capacity gaps (including in M & E) among key programme and monitoring and evaluation staff in the partner organisations
e) Recommend strategies to address the M & E knowledge and skill gaps identified under “d” above

3.0 Scope of work

The consultant will undertake the following:
a) Desk review of programme documents to understand the programme orientation, structure and expected results
b) Conduct Key Informant Interviews with the 11 partner organisations with view to profile their monitoring and evaluation systems and to draw comparison and differences in the approaches as well as bench mark existing capacity and key competence gaps
c) Develop a standardised framework for monitoring and evaluating the livelihood school interventions in Kenya drawing from project documents and indicators of partners programs
d) Produce Draft Report and share with the Livelihood School Project Manager and Regional M & E manager
e) Incorporate comments and finalise the report
The final report (with all the deliverables) is expected by December 15, 2012
 The following outputs are expected:
a) A Baseline/Benchmarking Report – detailing the Monitoring and Evaluation Profiles of the partner organisations and the key competence gaps that the school should address
b) A Standardised (recommended) Monitoring and Evaluation Framework with Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) for measuring performance of livelihood school interventions among partners.
c) A debriefing with IIRR team and project partners in the Cross Cutting issues working group
 Those interested should send an Application letter detailing their relevant experience in facilitating similar assignments, availability, copy of CV, daily fee rate and an indicative work plan to HR and Admin. Officer by email at recruitment@iirr.org by November 16th 2012