Application Deadline: Application Deadline Jul 7, 2021

Sales Representative

No of Positions: 4
Our Client in the FMCG sector seeks to recruit Sales Representative whose main purpose will be to manage Sales and Distribution of all Company products effectively and efficiently within their territory using available resources so as to achieve profitable volume of sales.
He/she will be involved in selling company products to current & new customers, listing of the company products to new customers, and also communicating any promotions or trade activities.
Locations:
Nairobi-Modern Trade Reps (2 Positions); Institutional Sales Reps (1 Position)
Mount Kenya and Eastern Regions-Sales Rep (1 Position)
Reports to: Sales Manager
Responsibilities and Duties

Establishes, develops and maintains business relationships with current customers and prospective customers in the assigned territory/market segment to generate new business for the organization’s products.
Services existing accounts, obtains orders, and establishes new accounts by planning and organizing daily work schedule to visit existing or potential sales outlets.
Collects outstanding payments as per the agreed customer trade terms
Monitor competition by gathering current market place information on pricing, products, delivery schedules, merchandising techniques, etc.
Implement and establish close working relationships with partners (Resellers, Traders and Retailers) in order to gain high levels of trade support and loyalty whilst enhancing understanding of the trading environment.
Furnishes management with oral and written reports on customer needs, problems, interests, competitive activities, and potential for new products and services.
Keeps management informed by submitting activity and results reports, such as daily visit reports, weekly work plans, and monthly and annual territory analyses.
Identifies the key opportunities in Listing and Activations(Incorporating understanding on consumers, category, customer, competition, channel and external environment)
Expedites the resolution of customer problems and complaints
Analyses the territory/market’s potential and determines the value of existing and prospective customers’ value to the organization

Qualifications and Desired Skills

Bachelor’s Degree or Diploma in Sales and Marketing Qualification or an equivalent;
2 years Sales background in an FMCG environment
Good selling, negotiation and communication skills with a proven track record.
Exceptional sales skills.
Are driven and a self-starter who delivers results with minimum supervision
“Roll up their sleeves” type of individual who does whatever it takes to get the job done in a competitive market.
Candidates with good relationships with tier 1-3 supermarket chains are encouraged to apply.
Candidates MUST indicate their preferred Locations

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October 28, 2024
Communications Officer (National Position), Kakuma

Role Purpose
The Communications Officer role aims to ensure that LWF’s communications are effective, targeted, and credible. The position will develop and implement strategies to raise LWF’s media profile and the profile of refugees and the host community in Turkana West Sub County.
He/She will work with relevant LWF sectors to develop strategies and create content to support LWF’s publicity objectives and strengthens LWF’s role as a trusted voice in refugee and host community matters.
The incumbent will report directly to Area Manager or his/her designate.
Duties and responsibilities

Develop and generate compelling digital advocacy contents, stories, and information and knowledge publications
Design and advice suppliers on branding and information sharing materials
Lead in the identification of success stories and human-interest stories.
Coordinate and respond to external communications need.
Develop and maintain relationships with accredited journalists and media outlets.
Implement and evaluate LWF’s Communication strategy in consultation with the Senior Management.
Develop and pitch proactive media opportunities in consultation with LWF senior management.
Lead and monitor a practical guide for all external and (where appropriate) internal communications materials.
Monitor daily media and advise on reactive media opportunities.
Write and distribute media releases with LWF communications.
Lead production of LWF’s communications materials, including an e-newsletter, Sector Bulletins, brochures and promotional material.
Contribute to the development and delivery of communication strategies for events, forums and policy submissions.

Required Qualifications

A university degree or associate degree in communications, graphic design, social sciences, journalism, international relations or related field from an accredited/recognized institute./
A minimum of three years’ experience working with an international nongovernmental organization, media outlets, photojournalism and videography.
Have a certificate in communication techniques such as Photography, Videography and Graphic Design.
Experience in online communications, including developing and implementing online strategies/content, social media pages and maintaining websites.
Must possess a certificate of Good Conduct.
Actively protect children in every aspect of work and personal life by preventing harm and reporting child abuse.

Desirable Skills

Excellent communication skills both orally and in writing.
Excellent interpersonal skills.
Good I.T. skills.
Presentation skills.
Ability to prioritize and plan effectively.
Awareness of different media agendas.

Competencies

Team orientation.
Respect for diversity.
Monitoring abilities.
Versatility
Relationship building skills.

Apply via :

www.lutheranworld.org

October 28, 2024
Project officer-Health and Nutrition – Tana River Project Officer Health and Nutrition-West Pokot

Reports to: Project Manager, Health and Nutrition
Location : Tana River- Candidates must be legally entitled to work in Kenya at the time of application
Job Purpose:
The project Officer- Health and Nutrition will be responsible for implementing emergency nutrition and WASH response in the context of COVID 19. Specifically, the response will include: Management of Acute Malnutrition and Maternal Infant Young Child Feeding in Emergencies (MIYCN-E); and WASH – Hygiene Promotion, Water Supply and WASH NFIs based on the approved work plan. He/she will also coordinate with the relevant Sub county government(s) teams to implement the emergency response.
Main duties & Responsibilities:

Support the Sub county health management team (SCHMT) in implementing the Management of Acute Malnutrition and Maternal Infant Young Child Feeding in Emergencies (MIYCN-E); and WASH – Hygiene Promotion, Water Supply and WASH NFIs based on the approved work plan in the respective Sub County(s).
Provide technical assistance to SCHMT) in the implementation of Nutrition and WASH actions.
Support facilities and community units with technical assistance to implement a sustainable, Social and Behaviour Change (SBC) approach during emergency using the MIYCN –E approach.
Support the Sub- County, facility and Community Capacity building activities on emergency nutrition and WASH actions.
Support the county to conduct monthly pipeline and order management for facilities and ensure that there are no stock outs of any nutrition commodities
Facilitate and/or conduct joint health facility supervision visits with sub county nutrition coordinator on inventory management and nutrition service data transcription and reporting practices
Assist community units conduct demonstrations on food preparation at household level, strategies on diet diversity; also conduct health talks to mother to mother support groups and caregivers of children on basic food safety and WASH
Implement and monitor progress of approved relevant nutrition sensitive activities contextualized to specific communities
Prepare progress reports for all activities based on indicators identified in the performance monitoring plan
Assist Sub County Coordination forum secretariat to organize, document and share key outcomes of these meetings
Work with Concern staff to provide input to work plans, budgets, and quarterly and annual reports
In consultation with Health and Nutrition Manager, act as a technical resource for sub county on issues relation to nutrition and respond to requests for technical information and assistance on nutrition and WASH.
Represent Concern at key meetings at Sub County level, e.g., Sub County steering group, health stakeholder’s forum, any other forums on nutrition and health, as needed.
Support the manager in report writing
Provide technical support to the Sub County Health Management Teams on the implementation of the health and nutrition project.
Assist the program manager to provide technical support to the SCHMT and other stakeholders in the implementation of the project at the community level.
Work with the Sub County Teams to implement the joint work plans as agreed.
Provide periodic reports on the health and nutrition project activities at the community level.
Ensure programme quality control through implementation of monthly and quarterly M&E.

Responding to Emergencies:

Participate and contribute as necessary towards Concern’s Emergency response as and when necessary
Comply with Concern’s health, safety and security guidelines during emergency

Concern Code of Conduct & Associated Policies:

To adhere to the standards of conduct outlined in the Concern Code of Conduct & Associated Policies
To support and promote the standards outlined in the Concern Code of Conduct & Associated Policies to their team, partner organisations and beneficiaries, and be committed to providing a safe working environment.
To contribute to the establishment of preventive measures to reduce the potential for abuse in Concern programme

Accountability:

Promote and ensure compliance with the Core Humanitarian Standard (CHS) commitments and quality criteria
Ensure that all staff are familiar with the principles underpinning accountability, safeguarding and Concern’s Complaints and Response Mechanism (CRM) and ensure that information about Concern’s commitments on accountability and safeguarding are disseminated among programme participants and communities
Ensure that the CRM is functional, effectively implemented and accessible in all programmes’ locations, enabling safe reporting of both programmatic and sensitive complaints, including safeguarding concerns ensure that complaints are welcomed, managed and responded to in a timely, fair and appropriate manner; ensure that sensitive complaints, including safeguarding concerns, are handled with utmost confidentiality and that the safety of the complainants and those affected is prioritized at all stages.

Job Specification:
Education, Qualifications & Experience Required:

A Degree in Food Science and Nutrition, Water Sanitation and Hygiene, Public health or other Health Sciences or related course.
At least two (2) years’ experience in implementing projects in a similar role.
Experience working in implementing emergency nutrition programs.
Strong written and oral communication, good computing and report writing skills.
Be able to work independently, as well as in a team.
Be willing to accept responsibility and to show good judgment, initiative, and resourcefulness.
Fluency in both spoken and written language in English and Kiswahili.
Computer literacy with good Excel, MS Word, Outlook, and Power Point skills.
Residency in Tana River will be an added advantage.

Concern has an organisational Code of Conduct (CCoC) with three Associated Policies; the Programme Participant Protection Policy (P4), the Child Safeguarding Policy and the Anti-Trafficking in Persons Policy. These have been developed to ensure the maximum protection of programme participants from exploitation, and to clarify the responsibilities of Concern staff, consultants, visitors to the programme and partner organisation, and the standards of behaviour expected of them. In this context, staff have a responsibility to the organisation to strive for, and maintain, the highest standards in the day-to-day conduct in their workplace in accordance with Concern’s core values and mission. Any candidate offered a job with Concern Worldwide will be expected to sign the Concern Staff Code of Conduct and Associated Policies as an appendix to their contract of employment. By signing the Concern Code of Conduct, candidates acknowledge that they have understood the content of both the Concern Code of Conduct and the Associated Policies and agree to conduct themselves in accordance with the provisions of these policies. Additionally, Concern is committed to the safeguarding and protection of vulnerable adults and children in our work. We will do everything possible to ensure that only those who are suitable to work or volunteer with vulnerable adults and children are recruited by us for such roles. Subsequently, working or volunteering with Concern is subject to a range of vetting checks, including criminal background checking.
Concern’ is the trading name of ‘Concern Worldwide’, a company limited by guarantee, registered number 39647; registered charity number CHY 5745, registered in Ireland, registered address is 52-55 Lower Camden Street, Dublin 2, Ireland. Follow Concern online: www.concern.net

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Interested candidates, who meet the above requirements, should send a detailed CV with three referees and Cover Letter Only to nairobi.hr@concern.net with the subject of the email as ‘Project Officer Health and Nutrition-Tana River’ or ‘Project Officer Health and Nutrition-West Pokot’ on or before Wednesday 7th July 2021.Only short-listed candidates will be contacted for interview.

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nairobi.hr@concern.net

October 28, 2024
Sous Chef

Duties and responsibilities

cooking and preparing meals
step-up and lead the kitchen in the absence of the head chef.
managing the kitchen and health & safety requirements, maintaining food safety standards,
developing the menu and adhering to high standards of preparation, delivery and presentation of food.
·make sure products are baked in time for customer orders
Acting as the key communication point between the kitchen and the front of house team, and creating a daily specials menu.

Qualifications

Cooking skills
Organization skills
Communication skills
Leadership and reliability

Interested and qualified candidates should forward their CV to: vacancies@integratedstaffing.co using the position as subject of email.

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vacancies@integratedstaffing.co

October 28, 2024
Laboratory Intern Data Officer

Reports to: Laboratory Manager
Job Purpose: To be trained on assisting the Laboratory staff in the operations and coordination of research laboratory activities.
To report to the lab manager and work under the supervision and guidance of the senior laboratory tech/scientist.
Responsibilities

To be trained and perform assays under supervision of a senior trained lab tech in a variety of complex technical tasks in the performance of laboratory tests to obtain data for use in clinical and research activities
Performs laboratory quality assurance/ quality control practices under supervision of a senior trained lab tech.
Participates in Quality Control and Quality Improvement for area of specialty and Lab indicators
Ensures that quality control data are within acceptable ranges before reporting patient results.
Be trained and perform under supervision on accurately completing records and reports and other statistical information for master files or databases. Follows laboratory policy for data retrieval, record keeping, samples, and identification, requisition, reporting and charting procedures.
Maintains high level of competence in GCLP, laboratory safety and standard operation procedures
Maintains a neat, clean and organized work area
Maintains confidence by keeping laboratory information confidential
Be trained and participate in Maintaining laboratory equipment as outlined in the various operation SOPs and equipment manuals
Be trained and participate Develops laboratory standard operating procedures and manuals.

Qualifications
Degree in Medical Laboratory Sciences
Experience and Skills

Must be reliable, self-motivated and self-driven
Good communication skills
Strong I.T skills.
Good knowledge of laboratory operations and procedures.
Ability to follow detailed instructions.
Ability to handle multiple tasks.

Terms of Engagement:
Appointment in the internship program will be for 6 months. This may be extended for another 6 months depending on performance.
Please Note:

A stipend will be provided.
Interns will be expected to take up a personal accident cover and medical Insurance cover

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Interested and qualified candidates should submit their application together with their detailed CV to the recruitment officer through e-mail: phrdrecruit@pipsthika.org not later than 7th July 2021KEMRI IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER COMMITED TO DIVERSITY; PERSONS WITH DISABILITY, WOMEN, YOUTH AND THOSE FROM MARGINALIZED AREAS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY. KEMRI DOES NOT CHARGE A FEE AT ANY STAGE OF ITS RECRUITMENT PROCESS INCLUDING APPLICATION, INTERVIEW AND PROCESSING OF OFFER LETTER. IF ASKED FOR A FEE, REPORT SUCH REQUEST IMMEDIATELY.Only those shortlisted will be contacted.

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phrdrecruit@pipsthika.org

October 28, 2024
Director, Aquaculture Research Senior Research Scientists Corporation Secretary and Director Of Legal Services Laboratory Analysts Assistant Director Strategic Communications Principal Resource Mobilization & Partnership Development Officer Economic Planning Officer (Strategy & Planning) Senior Gear Technologist Coxswain Driver Senior Legal Assistant Supply Chain Management Officer Corporate Communication and Public Relations Officer

KMF/1. DIRECTOR, AQUACULTURE RESEARCH (KMFRI GRADE 2)

Basic Salary Scale: KShs. 289,417 – KShs. 367,560 P.M.
House Allowance: KShs. 80,000 P.M.
Commuter Allowance: KShs. 24,000 P.M.
Other Remunerative: KShs. 40,000 P.M
Annual Leave Allowance: KShs. 10,000 P.A.
Medical Cover & Other Allowances: As provided by KMFRI
Terms of Service: Five (5) years contract (Renewable once) subject to satisfactory performance

Duties and Responsibilities

Advising the Director General on matters of research and development
Advising management on all policies and strategies related to marine and fisheries research
Advising the Board of Management on Research bodies and Institutions of higher learning within and outside Kenya to collaborate or partner with for enhancing technology and knowledge transfer;
Developing research policies, strategies and programmes related to the specific field;
Overseeing the planning, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of marine and fisheries research;
Coordination of research conducted in KMFRI research centers and stations;
Ensuring the presence of KMFRI in complex multi-disciplinary national and international research programmes;
Enhancing the image and reputation of the institute in international fora;
Reviewing and guiding scientific publications and research grant applications;
Approving scientific manuscripts for publication;
Oversee the identification of innovations and technologies for up-scaling;
Establishing linkages with other research bodies and institutions of higher learning within and outside Kenya to enhance technology and knowledge transfer;
Overseeing the dissemination of research findings to publics, institutions of higher learning and other research institutions locally and internationally to increase KMFRI’s visibility;
Overseeing capacity building of stakeholders in marine and fisheries research and blue economy;
Overseeing the promotion of outreach of marine and fisheries programmes through various channels;
Overseeing the monitoring and evaluation of research activities;
Mobilizing resources for research;
Overseeing the monitoring and evaluation of research contracts.
Overseeing the mentoring, management and training of scientists in the respective directorate;
Deployment of technical staff in the respective directorate;
Submitting the directorate quarterly and annual reports;
Development of the Directorate’s agenda for the Board of Management; and
Prosecuting the agenda of the directorate in the relevant Board Committee Meeting;

Requirements for Appointment/Person Specification
For appointment to this grade a candidate must have: –

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent degree in any of the following fields: Aquatic or Fisheries Sciences, Biological or Physical Sciences, Natural Resources Management, Environmental studies, Geology, Sociology, Economics, Anthropology, Biometrics, Biotechnology; or any other aquatic, fisheries or equivalent from a recognized institution;
Master’s degree in any of the following fields: Marine or Fisheries Sciences, Biological or Physical Sciences, Sociology, Economics, Biometrics, Environmental Studies; or equivalent from a recognized institution;
Doctorate Degree in in any of the relevant research disciplines applicable to the institute from a recognized institution;
At least twelve (12) years’ relevant work experience in Research and Development, five (5) of which must be in management or an equivalent position in the private or public sector;
Published at least 14 peer-reviewed publications in ISI – indexed journals / book chapters of which at least eight (8) are as first author from the latest date of promotion.
Led the development of at least three large project proposal that have been funded;
Leadership course lasting not less than four (4) weeks (cumulative) / Corporate Governance course from a recognized institution.
Strong interpersonal, communication, facilitation and presentation skills;
Demonstrated outstanding professional, managerial, and leadership competencies as reflected in work performance and results as exhibited thorough the understanding of national goals, policies, and objectives.
Ability to relate national goals, policies and objectives to marine and fisheries research and development function;
Proficiency in computer applications; and
Meets the requirements of Chapter 6 of the constitution of Kenya.

Other Key Competencies and Skills

Strong communication and reporting skills;
Strong analytical and numerical skills;
Strong organization and inter personal skill;
Mentoring, coaching and leadership skills;
Interpersonal and negotiation skills;
Conflict management skills; and
Strong managerial skills and ability to lead teams.

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Interested and qualified candidates MUST complete the KMFRI Job Application Form, attach their testimonials, certificates, copy of their National Identification Card (ID) and Curriculum Vitae (CV).Submit their applications both in HARD and SOFT COPY, and envelopes containing the documents should clearly be marked with the position applied for and sent to the address below not later than Wednesday, 7th July 2021.
The Director General,
Kenya Marine and Fisheries Research Institute,
P. O. Box 81651 – 80100,
Silos Road, English Point, Mkomani,
Mombasa, KENYA
Email: recruitment@kmfri.go.keAPPLICATION REQUIREMENTSShortlisted candidates in compliance with the Chapter Six of the Constitution will be required to present originals of the following documents during the interviews:NOTE:Only SHORTLISTED CANDIDATES will be contacted and shall be required to produce originals of their National Identity Card, academic and professional certificates and clearance certificates during the interviews.Any canvassing will lead to AUTOMATIC DISQUALIFICATION.KMFRI IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER COMMITTED TO DIVERSITY, PERSONS LIVING WITH DISABILITY, WOMEN, YOUTH AND THOSE FROM MARGINALIZED AREAS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY.

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recruitment@kmfri.go.ke

October 28, 2024