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  • 3 Zero House Intern

    3 Zero House Intern

    Main Objective:

    The 3ZERO House, a global initiative led by Acted NGO, is a collaborative space that aims to facilitate and accelerate local partnerships, innovations, and solutions dedicated to achieving a 3ZERO world. This world is characterized by Zero Carbon emissions, Zero Exclusion, and Zero Poverty.
    The hub provides a place for various local stakeholders such as private sector (small, medium businesses), civil society organisations, citizens, and institutions to meet regularly and work together to resolve environmental, humanitarian and poverty challenges. It aims to accelerate and scale-up innovative and entrepreneurial solutions to these challenges – incubating social and circular enterprises as well as NGO initiatives. 

    The 3ZERO House in Nairobi will be an event, training, social and co-work space that actors across sectors can use as a platform for collaboration and innovation. It aims to:

    Fertilise partnerships & collaboration between diverse stakeholders through a co-working space; workshops; competitions; hackathons; networking events; presentations; and debates.
    Catalyse & unlock the potential of youth, entrepreneurs and civil society through community-led, demand-led training, mentoring and coaching opportunities.
    Accelerate promising & innovative business, social and environmental initiatives through small grants and specialised incubation or acceleration services, and exposure to investment opportunities.

    The 3ZERO House (3ZH) Intern will assist the Coordination and Project Development/Communications Unit to identify, develop and design 3ZERO House events and initiatives in Kenya. The 3ZH Intern conducts rigorous research on green and environmental initiatives, designs communication materials, and assists in the logistics of events planning and execution. She/he helps to prepare social media and marketing materials and to manage the day-to-day running of the 3ZERO House space.
    Responsibilities:

    Research and analysis

    Market research and analysis of climate change, waste management, biodiversity and other relevant issues in Kenya
    Mapping of actors and potential partnerships
    Produce fact- and data-driven social media posts and written materials

    Event management

    Assist with the preparation of ideas and concept notes for events
    Prepare event planning tables and keep track of progress and deadlines
    Support with the event planning and preparation processes
    Support with pre-, during- and post-event communications e.g. social media and blog posts

    Communications

    Contribute to generating ideas for the social media calendar and content plan,
    Under the guidance of the Communications & Advocacy Officer, contribute to generating high-quality content for the social media pages,
    Assist with collecting photos, facts, and information for reports and blog pieces

    Internal & External Coordination

    Assist with setting up and coordinating internal and external meetings
    Support with meeting preparation e.g. by doing research and producing short briefing documents, preparing factsheets etc.
    Document meetings by taking minutes and filing/sharing appropriately

    Fundraising

    Contribute to proposal development through research, editing and generating new ideas.

    Perform any other related activities as assigned by the line manager.
    Acted seeks a highly motivated, entrepreneurial and passionate intern to assist and support with the development of the exciting 3ZERO House initiative. The ideal candidate will have:

    Required Profile

    At least a bachelor’s degree in environmental studies, climate change, sustainable development, communications and marketing, business administration, social enterprise or related field – a Master’s degree is an advantage.
    Fluent English (written and spoken), excellent writing and communication skills
    Passionate interest in climate change and environmental issues
    Entrepreneurial spirit and basic understanding of business and finance sectors
    Good IT skills, proficient in Microsoft office – basic graphic design abilities are an advantage
    Experience (e.g. through student groups, extracurricular activities):

    developing partnerships with various stakeholders,
    planning and managing events, and
    working with diverse teams

    Be self-motivated, highly organised and eager to learn.

    Qualified national persons with the required skills are invited to submit their applications accompanied by detailed curriculum vitae and cover letter as a single document i.e. with the cover letter being on the first page and the CV starting on the second page, detailing three work related referees and contacts to kenya.jobs@acted.org and received on or before 5.00PM on 30th April 2024 with the subject line “3 ZERO HOUSE INTERN”Please do not attach any other documents while sending your applications, if required they will be requested at a later stage.

    Apply via :

    kenya.jobs@acted.org

  • CBS Product development Engineer Principal Engineer – Radio Access Planning & Design OSS Full Stack Developer

    CBS Product development Engineer Principal Engineer – Radio Access Planning & Design OSS Full Stack Developer

    JOB DESCRIPTION
    Reporting to the Billing Engineering Tech Lead,the position holder will work with the Revenue management; product development team to design, configure and deploy new products and services. He/ She will be expected to guarantee quality through proper configurations, user acceptance testing and advice on improvements on customer experience and journey. 
    RESPONSIBILITIES
    Overall, the product development engineer will be charged with:

    Participation  in Product development life cycle activities.
    Configuration of new products and services
    Reviews and contribution to the test cases, based on the services in scope. 
    Execution of SITs and supporting the UATS of new products & services
    Ensuring quality and accuracy and that all customer related issues have been addressed.
    Deep understanding of customer operations. 
    Passion to work with the team members
    Automation of processes.

    QUALIFICATIONS

    A degree in IT, computer science, Telecommunication or Electrical Engineering
    3 years working as an engineer in a telecommunications environment (vendor or operator)
    Strong Linux/Unix skills, 
    Strong database skills
    Strong analytical and problem solving abilities.
    Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
    Team player.
    Organized and detail oriented.

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  • Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability, and Learning (MEAL) Manager

    Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability, and Learning (MEAL) Manager

    Under the management of the Country Coordinator, the MEAL Manager oversees the research activities and staff within the purview of the project under the Cash Consortium of Sudan (CCS). The MEAL Manager shall oversee and execute all research activities within the above-mentioned project, meeting quarterly deliverables in a timely fashion while ensuring that the quality of research remains high. S/he will moreover liaise extensively with counterparts from the CCS members and implementing Partners.

    Duties and Responsibilities
    The MEAL Manager responsibilities includethe following:
    STRATEGY DEVELOPMENT & IMPLEMENTATION

    With specific attention to the CSS MEAL Project’s, and while supervised by the CC, the MEAL Manager is to ensure that REACH has an up to date understanding of the country’s socio-economic situation, the impact of a crisis and the aid/humanitarian situation, as well as the humanitarian planning, coordination, response mechanism developments, and key humanitarian stakeholders.
    For the MEAL Project, develop and oversee the implementation of the project’s strategy. Specifically, during the inception period, in conjunction with the CC, set out the project’s overall strategy, develop concomitant workplans for each staff member, and put in place the requisite structures for the staff members such that each individual has clarity as to how to work towards the common goal of completing deliverables in a timely manner and at a high standard, and ultimately supplying impact to the CSS and Implementing Partners at the outcome level.

    RESEARCH PLANNING:

    For the MEALProject, ensure that all the research is planned in line with the relevant projectand programme objectives, as well as the Project and Country Strategy. This is to include:

    Ensure that all research complies with IMAPCT’s HQ Research Department guidelines and standards.
    Ensure that all necessary Secondary Data Reviews are conducted and integrated intothe research.
    Ensure that research ToRs are validated by HQ priorto the commencement of data collection.
    Ensure that research ToRs are understood by the team and updatedaccordingly.
    Keep track of progress and delays of all assigned assessments throughout theresearch cycle.
    Where necessary, proactively support the team by conducting research (research design. ToRs, tool building, data management, data analysis, product drafting).
    While supported by the CC, conduct dissemination and stakeholder meetings with CCS members.

    RESEARCH IMPLEMENTATION

    Ensure that all collected data is stored in line with IMPACT’s Data Management Guidelines, as well as with the data management plan.
    Ensure that data is revised and cleaned, with all revisions recorded as per IMPACT data management guidelines.
    Oversee all the analyses of the collected data, as stipulated in the Research ToRs.
    Ensure that data and its analysis do not contain personal information and are validated by IMPACT HQ, before sharing to external parties.
    Supervise and where necessary support the team with the analysis and drafting of the information products.
    Review all products before they are sent to the CC or IMPACT HQ for validation.
    Ensure that all written products are validated by IMPACT HQ before release to CCS members.

    TEAM MANAGEMENT AND LEADERSHIP

    Ensure that all staff members understand and are able to perform their roles and responsibilities, as well as their reporting and validation duties to HQ.
    Ensure that all staff members have clear and regularly updated ToRs, Workplans, and Key performance Indicators (KPIs) against which their performance will be appraised.
    Promote team building, productivity, and staff welfare.
    Mentor and support the team to build capacities, improve efficiency and performance.
    Promote the growth and development of staff within the organisation, actively linking with HQ to provide feedback and support retention and internal mobility. Identify capacity building opportunities for growth, proactively provide high-performing staff with opportunities to surge (a short-term deployment to another mission) and develop pathways for junior staff to grow and move into management or specialist positions.
    Ensure communication and linkages with HQ are made immediately in case of the occurrence of an HR-related problem.

    INTERNAL COORDINATION AND COMMUNICATION

    Ensure regular reporting to the CC.

    INFLUENCING – EXTERNAL ENGAGEMENT

    With the support from the CC, on a regular basis, engage with CCS members and the Implementing Partners to share findings and hold analysis and lessons learned workshops.
    Under the supervision of the CC, and where necessary, engage with the humanitarian response beyond the remit of the MEAL Project.
    In conjunction with CCS members, support the CC in the dissemination of selected research with key stakeholders and coordination forums.

    Required qualifications and technical expertise

    Academic Excellent academic qualifications, including a master’s degree in a relevant discipline (International Relations, Political Sciences, Social Research, Economics, Development Studies, or similar)
    Management experience Previous experience in a management role in an INGO at field level. Proven track record in successful management of international and national teams in humanitarian contexts
    Familiarity aid system Familiarity with the aid system, and the research community.
    Communication/reporting skills Excellent communication and drafting skills for effective reporting, including proven experience in contributing to high level presentations/briefings.
    Years of work experience At least 3 years of relevant working experience
    Research skills: Excellent research and analytical skills an asset. Experience in assessments. M&E, field research, evaluations is an asset.
    Software skills: Proven knowledge of the Microsoft Office Suite, to include Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. Familiarity with R, SPSS and/or STATA or other statistical analysis software an asset.
    Multi-tasking skills Ability to multitask with tight deadlines, on numerous research cycles in complex environment.
    Level of independence A self-starter with a proven ability to work independently.
    Cross-cultural work environment Ability to operate in a cross-cultural environment requiring flexibility.
    Experience in geographical region Past experience in the [relevant] region is desirable.
    Language skills English required. Knowledge of Arabic is an asset.
    Security environment Ability to operate in a complex and challenging security environment.

    Qualified national persons with the required skills are invited to submit their applications accompanied by detailed curriculum vitae and cover letter as a single document i.e. with the cover letter being on the first page and the CV starting on the second page, detailing three work related referees and contacts to kenya.jobs@acted.org and received on or before 5.00PM on 30.04.2024 with the subject line “MEAL MANAGER-SUDAN”

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    kenya.jobs@acted.org

  • Food Systems Researcher -Temporary Position

    Food Systems Researcher -Temporary Position

    This position will deliver research on food systems including but not limited to, food production, consumption (diets), markets, drivers of food choice and community engagement. The purpose of this position to provide research support, from data management to co-ordination of project activities.

    Duties and responsibilities

    Contribute to research on food systems which will include the role of agricultural and wild biodiversity, and trees/ agroforestry/ forestry towards food and nutrition security. This will involve desk and primary research. Tasks would include providing inputs to research tools design, project coordination including overseeing field work, data management, data analysis, report writing.
    Undertake project coordination and implementation of project interventions related to food and nutrition security.
    Contribute to project technical reporting.
    Contribute to concept notes and proposal development.
    Contribute to the preparation of scientific publications.
    Develop relevant communication materials (technical, and popular) related to findings of research, interventions etc.
    Contribute to relevant knowledge forums, and meetings, as they arise.

    Requirements

    MSc in Food Systems, Agriculture, Food and Nutrition or closely related fields.
    At least 4 years post-graduate experience engaging in research, coordinating project activities.
    Experience in research in food systems including but not limited to, food production, consumption (diets), markets, and drivers of food choice.
    Excellent Data management skills and experience – leading survey development, electronic programming, enumerator training, supervising data collection, monitoring data collected for quality, data cleaning and preparation, analysis, report writing.

    Education, knowledge and experience

    MSc in Food Systems, Agriculture, Food and Nutrition or closely related fields.
    At least 4 years post-graduate experience engaging in research, coordinating project activities.
    Experience in research in food systems including but not limited to, food production, consumption (diets), markets, and drivers of food choice.
    Excellent Data management skills and experience – leading survey development, electronic programming, enumerator training, supervising data collection, monitoring data collected for quality, data cleaning and preparation, analysis, report writing.

    Apply via :

    www.cifor-icraf.org

  • Business Development Manager (Fundraising & Donor Relations)

    Business Development Manager (Fundraising & Donor Relations)

    Overview

    The Business Development Manager (Fundraising & Donor Relations) is responsible for initiating and ensuring follow-up to potential donors across the private sector, private philanthropies, high-net worth individuals, and other donors without prior solicitation. This role involves crafting compelling pitches, cultivating relationships, and following up with concrete proposals to secure support to the organization’s merged strategy. The Business Development Manager (Fundraising & Donor Relations) implements and develops commercial and strategic relationships with partners in alignment with the organizations mission, contributing significantly to the organization’s fundraising efforts and long-term sustainability.

    Duties and responsibilities
    Donor acquisition and relationship development:

    Actively identify and pursue new prospective donors across philanthropy, private sector, and multilateral funders to expand the organization’s donor base and revenue.
    Ensure regular risk management processes are adhered to (private sector due diligence and Environmental Social Safeguards).
    Initiate and negotiate the development of MoU’s and partnership agreements in close collaboration with PMU.

    Develop tailored outreach material:

    Create compelling pitches, presentation, concepts in coordination with COE, RM and CEO office to effectively tailor and communicate the organizations work to prospective donors.

    Implement and refine the unsolicited fundraising strategy:

    Develop and implement tailored fundraising strategies with a broad base of internal colleagues to solicit support from diverse donor segments and continuously elevate the organizations proficiency and strategy in unsolicited fundraising.
    Engage with relevant colleagues to organize, execute and analyze outreach efforts.

    Initiate high-quality proposal development and learning:

    Initiate effective proposal development processes within RM and with research themes and staff to maximize income generation from new engagements.
    Foster a culture of continuous improvement by integrating collective learning and feedback into unsolicited proposal development efforts.
    Negotiate, manage proposals to completion with a focus on large-scale funding to cross-institutional work contributing to strategic objectives. 

    Collaborate and contribute to the RM team and CEO Office goals:

    Work closely within teams to support strategic analysis, donor trends, and reporting to the Senior Leadership Team, Management Group and the Board of Trustees.
    Participate in regular team meetings to generate collective alignment.

    Education, knowledge and experience

    Advanced degree in relevant field, including but not limited to, Environmental Sciences or Management, Agricultural Development, International Relations, and/or Development Studies.
    A Minimum 10 years’ experience in donor relations and fundraising with a proven track record of raising substantial funds for international organizations, UN agencies, and/or international non-governmental organizations.
    Proven experience with project management and proposal development in a research organization context.
    Demonstrated ability in diplomatic and tactful donor relationship management.

    Apply via :

    www.cifor-icraf.org

  • Technical Expert in Foot Ware Adhesives

    Technical Expert in Foot Ware Adhesives

    Responsibilities:

    Provide technical expertise and guidance to the R&D team in the development and testing of footwear adhesives.
    Conduct research and analysis to identify innovative adhesive solutions for various footwear materials and designs.
    Collaborate with internal teams and external partners to ensure the successful implementation of adhesive solutions in footwear production.
    Stay updated with the latest trends and developments in adhesive technology to drive continuous improvement and innovation in footwear adhesives.

    Requirements:

    Bachelor’s degree or higher in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or a related field.
    Minimum of 5 years of experience in the development and application of adhesives, preferably in the footwear industry.
    Strong technical knowledge of adhesive chemistry, formulation, and testing.
    Proven track record of successful adhesive development projects, with a focus on performance and sustainability.
    Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with crossfunctional teams.
    Willingness to relocate to Nairobi, Kenya for the duration of the assignment.

    Personal Specification:

    A passion for innovation and a drive to excel in the field of footwear adhesives.
    Strong analytical and problemsolving skills, with a creative approach to adhesive development.
    Ability to work independently and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
    Cultural sensitivity and adaptability to work in a diverse, international team.
    Fluency in English; knowledge of other languages such as Spanish, Portuguese, or Eastern European languages would be an advantage.

    Apply via :

    www.antal.com

  • Manager – Enterprise Connectivity Network Administrator

    Manager – Enterprise Connectivity Network Administrator

    JOB DESCRIPTION
    Reporting to the Senior Manager – Enterprise Projects Delivery and Customer Fulfillment the position holder will lead a projects team in planning, designing and building of proper and sound access technologies for Enterprise connectivity as well as to provide 2nd level technical support leadership for Enterprise Access network to ensure 99.99% Enterprise Access service uptime.
    RESPONSIBILITIES

    Plan, design and build proper and sound access technologies for Enterprise connectivity
    Work in collaboration with other technical teams to ensure timely delivery of Enterprise access infrastructure.
    Generate and Implement innovative and cost-effective access technologies for enterprise business
    Vendor and partners’ coordination and management for effective and timely enterprise infrastructure delivery and actualization of all access solutions to meet the specified designs through to acceptance
    Documentation and process management for all enterprise infrastructure connections and authentic network inventory maintenance
    Conduct and carry out new enterprise solutions trials and eventual adoption of successful solutions
    Carry out optimization works in the existing access enterprise infrastructure hence ensuring capacity is available for continuous business needs.
    Perform support activities on enterprise infrastructure, ensuring network availability and uptime at all times
    Offer 2nd level support for redesigns, network failures and SLA enforcement for solutions partners. 
    Support ticket resolution on the various tasks involving enterprise access infrastructure.
    Ensure a secure enterprise infrastructure through asset registers, IP management, and user management among other security measures.
    Perform quality control checks on all enterprise access infrastructure to ensure high implementation standards and adhered to and maintained.
    Perform upgrades and modernization of the enterprise access infrastructure to cater for business continuity through a stable network.

    QUALIFICATIONS

    Qualified IP /SDWAN Support Engineer with CCNA, or equivalent with university degree from a recognized university.
    5 years’ experience in technical support and a minimum of three years technical support hands on experience, preferably for an Internet Service provider or equivalent.
     BSc Computer Science, or B.Sc. Electrical & electronic engineering, Telecommunication engineering
    Thorough understanding of IPv4 
     Knowledge of Linux/Unix Operating Systems
    IT proficiency skills in MS office suite.
    Knowledge and skills in SDWAN systems, Microwave backhaul systems backed by professional certification.
    Knowledge and Skills on Network Management systems for 5G networks and Point to Point systems.
    At least 2-year hands-on experience on 5G, RF systems, and 5 years  for FTTx, Fibre
    Preparation of periodic network reports on network performance.
    Direct involvement in adherence of the laid down methods of procedure.
    Preparation of periodic preventive and corrective fault repairs.
    Understanding of the implications of various scheduled network activities.
    Submission of accurate, timely and relevant information for network expansion and improvement.
    Demonstrate analytical skills and ability to monitor and explain trends and variances
    Ability to meet strict deadlines
    Ability to work without supervision.
    Ability to analyze processes and systems for enhancement of efficiencies and performance
    Highly computer literate and use of reporting tools 
    Ability to relate well with both internal and external customers and work in teams
    Skills and ability to train others and enhance their skills and competencies
    Self-drive for results

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  • Senior Specialist Partner Communications

    Senior Specialist Partner Communications

    Purpose of the role:

    To manage, plan, execute and track acquisition marketing campaigns mainly within the Partnerships realm.

    Key Accountabilities:
    Strategy Execution

    Taking their cue from the overall Partnership strategy provided, conceptualize and manage a number of acquisition campaigns, which include both ATL and BLT campaigns
    Together with the partnership team, evaluate opportunities and develop best routes to market and marketing campaigns to co-promote the brands and the product
    Manage campaigns by analyzing the results and using what you learn to achieve your goal.

    Benchmarking, Governance & Risk Management

    Keep up to date with all legal and studio compliance details to ensure best possible communication from all sides.
    Negotiate for best exposure for the brand where needed.

    Operational Delivery

    Brief and manage the execution of campaigns across all marketing and communication channels, from direct comms (emails) to PR, retail and ATL.
    Provide marketing support to the product managers and marketing team to ensure efficient work flow through the department.
    Coordinate comms between all the functions in the marketing and business areas to ensure that the campaigns are rolled out on time

    Qualifications Essentials:

    A Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, communications and related business field.

    Qualifications Preferred:

    Post Grad Qualification or Equivalent

    Experience:

    A minimum of 5 – 8 experience in a Marketing Management role with strength in Telco marketing – preferably in acquisition
    Excellent personal communication and diplomatic skills
    Ability to relate convincingly and credibly with peers in partner organisations
    Ability to conceptualise and implement communication tools
    Strong organizational skills with an aptitude to get things done

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  • Kenya : Project Development Volunteer – Nairobi

    Kenya : Project Development Volunteer – Nairobi

    You will be in charge of

    The Project Development Volunteer (PDV) ensures proper grant management by developing qualitative project progress reports in compliance with donors’ rules. The PDV facilitates smooth internal communication and coordination with relevant departments and contributes to Acted external communication strategy. The PDV contributes to fundraising efforts by participating in the development of project proposals in line with Acted’s global and in-country programme strategy.

    Main Duties:
    Grant Management

    Contract follow-up
    Reporting
    Partner follow-up

    Internal Coordination

    Internal Coordination and Communication
    Filing

    External Communication
    Fundraising

    External relations
    Contribution to proposal development
    Contracting

    Expected skills and qualifications

    Master Level education in a relevant field such as International Relations, Development or Political Science;
    Previous related work experience, with knowledge of proposal writing and reporting;
    Familiarity with the project cycle;
    Excellent writing and communication skills;
    Ability to work efficiently under pressure and to manage multiple tasks;
    Good team spirit and ability to work with diverse profil

    Please send your application (CV and letter of motivation) by email (jobs@acted.org), including the reference: PDV/KENPlease note that Acted will never charge a fee for the recruitment process.

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    jobs@acted.org

  • M-Pesa Africa – Service Operations Manager

    M-Pesa Africa – Service Operations Manager

    About the Role
    The role of the Service Operations Manager is to govern the service deployed across a subset of Vodafone Markets – Safaricom, Vodacom.The Service Operations Manager will be expected to report to The Service Manager, M-Pesa Africa on deviations from the agreed service levels, capacity changes that affect budgets and any local capability needs that impact on the delivery of the end-to-end service. During Major Incidents the Service Operations Manager will participate in service recovery and will drive to ensure that end-to-end customer service is restored without delay. It is expected that the Service Operations Manager will understand the local business model for each of the markets that he/she supports.
    RESPONSIBILITIES

    Accountable for the delivery, to agreed SLA/KPIs, of the end-to-end service to a subset of Vodafone Markets
    Build and maintain the local market operational relationships. 
    Build and maintain 3rd Party supplier Operational relationships.
    Internal Operations Liaison within Vodafone Group Technology 
    Drive the Continuous Service Improvement (CSI) opportunities and follow up on the corrective actions.
    Develop improvement plans and training the local market in best operational practices.
    Support Delivery and Project activity with operational experience, acceptance into BAU, training and process adherence.
    Influence product development with real-world Operational experience and local market knowledge.
    Supporting the Transition to Operations of new platforms / products in alignment with best operational standards.
    Drive the efficiency and effectiveness of the Problem Management 
    Oversee Capacity planning & Assist with Budget forecasting.
    Service Level Agreement management
    Manage 3rd party organisations in delivering service.
    Reporting weekly/monthly on service & presenting operational improvement plans
    Understand the process and procedures of all parties (Suppliers/ organizations) to ensure that they align with the overall goals and operational aims of the MPS team.

    QUALIFICATIONS

    Bachelor’s degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics  or related field 
    5yrs+ experience in Operations Management  with  Banking/ Financial experience
    ITIL qualification is highly recommended 
    Proven data analytics skills
    OLTP Architecture knowledge for managing OLTP Environments
    Natural diplomatic skills
    Excellent communication skills
    Global / cultural management and awareness
    Project planning and delivery skills
    Organization skills with the ability to define the important from the urgent.

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