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  • Request For Proposal – Consultancy To Develop And Implement Creative Plan And Events For Farming Wee Mall Marketing Assistant

    Request For Proposal – Consultancy To Develop And Implement Creative Plan And Events For Farming Wee Mall Marketing Assistant

    Scope of Requirement
    World Animal Protection has set October as the month of the BIG arming Push. The October Farming Push is intended to raise awareness on the plight of farmed animals in Africa – with a special focus on pigs and chickens. The intended audience for this work is key industry players, value chain actors, governments and the public (consumers) who we believe have the biggest power to make change for farm animals. We will engage these audiences through mainstream and social media platforms, conferences, workshops and exhibitions in the hope of them taking meaningful action to ensure farm animals. We have also identified popular culture – Art, music and poetry a key driver of our campaigns- We shall build on our earlier partnership with Kenya Cultural Center to reach out and work with the performers on this aspect.
    About this Consultancy
    The nature of this consultancy is three –fold. At the first level, the creative agency will develop the creative concepts, messaging and a communication pathway for the Farming Week in Africa.
    At the second level, the creative agency in consultation with World Animal Protection will execute and implement the creative components for the successful completion of the Farming Week by applying the creatives to successful overall feel of the
    At the third level, the Creative Agency will organise and promote all on-ground work activities including identifying and working with creative artists, puppeteers in close collaboration with the Kenya National Theatre.
    Development of creative concepts and communication pathways for the Farming Week Campaign
    At this level, the successful bidder will develop a comprehensive creative strategy with messages and concepts for use during World Animal Protection Farming Week. This creative work should stagger around the following topical days World Farm Animal Day, World Animal Food Day, World Egg Day and World Food Day. The locations of the work are Nairobi, Kisumu and Uganda- Kampala.
    The creative components should promote uptake of behaviour and attitudinal change that will deliver a positive change for farm animals among the target audience. The creative components should leverage uptake of the key actions by policy makers, consumers especially around transportation and use of AMR.
    The scope of the consultancy will, therefore, entail generation of an Africa-centric communication theme for the entire campaign as well as specific messages for target groups.
    World Animal Protection anticipates that the successful consultant will use a participatory, consensus building process to interrogate barriers and involve creative messaging and material development process that involves stakeholders and beneficiaries. The consultant will develop a comprehensive plan to mobilize all sectors of society to promote and increase adoption of positive behaviour for pig farming, anchored on demand by pig consumers to pig processors and producers to guarantee higher animal welfare for farmed pigs.
    Specifically, the consultant will;

    Review reports of recent studies and isolate relevant knowledge, attitude and practice issues around Farm animals in relation to consumer’s attitudes and beliefs across Africa.
    Organize and facilitate strategy and message development workshop focusing on various farm animal issues.
    Develop concepts and rationale for IEC materials around the Farming Week Campaign.
    Develop creative concepts for assortment of campaign materials and related IEC materials.
    Develop sharp and focused messaging that will drive traffic to our website and influence media
    Leverage on their media network to get the media to profile and hook on the campaign.
    Pilot test the materials and messages developed in local languages

    2. Generate and develop media materials for the Campaign In this level, the creative agency will implement and execute the communication concepts by actualising them to the feel and impact of the campaign. The creative Agency will also execute on-ground communication pathways including on air, online and offline communication activities. The Creative Agency will also deliver on the communication asks (informed by part one of this consultancy) during the Farming Week.

    Organise and Promote Close Collaboration with Artists and Performers For the Artistic on -Ground Activations
    At this level, the Creative Agency will work and coordinate all performers, artists and poets during the Farming public dialogue at the Kenya National Theatre. Specifically, the successful bidder will;
    Identify the artists and performers to work with
    Organise trainings with performers and World Animal Protection
    Adjudicate and judge the competition this will entail developing rationale and performance indicators for the artists
    Monitor and capacity build the performers ensuring that they continue the work even after the one month.
    Pay any perdiem, performance fees and transport and related logistics to the performers.

    In Summary, the Creative Agency will;

    Step down IEC materials and creative concepts from our international office to fit local context and structure..
    Generate creative concepts for the necessary IEC materials including banners, print outs, info packs for the campaign upto to World Animal Day and related events.
    Deliver, graphic design and desktop publishing concepts and ideas.
    Execute the concepts through delivering of agreed IEC materials
    Identify and position communication materials in premium media
    Work with World Animal World Protection and her partners to develop a newspaper supplement for the media profiling and leveraging (World Animal Protection will pay for the supplement directly to the media house) please do not quote for this.
    Identify and book appropriate media houses for Talk Shows (World Animal Protection will pay directly – do not quote for this)
    Collect Bio data and profile from the participants of this and other events event
    Organise related public appearances at World Animal Protection related events.
    Coordinate – transport and logistics for the press and related media people
    Develop short video coverage from the event
    Take photography, video and necessary stills and footage at the World Animal Day and related events.
    Cut to tape and develop web- based presentations for the website
    Generate leads for coverage and progression
    Manage media logistics

    Post Milestones Activities
    Post the event the Creative Agency will deliver the following;

    Collate information and data generating from the event for future contacts
    Develop a best practice report in anticipation of forthcoming events

    Deliverables:
    The deliverables for this assignment will include:

    A draft inception report covering consultant’s interpretation of the TOR and approach.
    Assorted draft creative concepts
    Thumbnail messages
    Initial drafts of opinion pieces and creative pieces for publicatios in the media and influential journals.
    List of participants and attendees of the various events.
    Final messages and materials in both soft and hard copies ready for bulk printing.

    Expected Profile of the Consultant(s)
    Minimum qualification requirements:

    Relevant work experience related to creatives for farming systems.
    Proven record in developing comprehensive Creative Systems strategies, with particular focus on farming systems.
    Prior experience of working in a multi-stakeholder environment including community groups, local and international NGOs, the media and multi-level government structures;
    Demonstrated analytical and strategic planning skills;
    Sound knowledge of animal welfare issues in a development context;
    A demonstrated ability to write concise consultancy reports.
    A recognized university Master’s Degree in, communication/journalism, Veterinary, Ethology or related social science discipline;

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  • Call for Applications:consultancy Services For Editing, Design and Printing of A Strategic Plan

    Call for Applications:consultancy Services For Editing, Design and Printing of A Strategic Plan

    Job Details
    Objective of the consultancy service
    The main purpose of the consultancy service is to edit, develop artwork and design layout including printing for the recently developed strategic plan ensuring that it is in line with the organizations communication policy and visually reflecting the organizations mission, vision and core values.
    Core Objectives

    Edit the final draft of the strategy and produce an abridged version, capturing the Vision, Mission, Key achievements and key interventions or strategies for the 2018-2023 period.
    Think creatively and develop new design concepts, graphics and layouts in line with the organizations communications policy for the main document and the abridged version.
    Prepare rough drafts and present your ideas to the COVAW management team
    Amend proposed designs and present final document in a printable format to COVAWs Board and management for final approval

    Methodology
    The design methodology will be determined through discussion based on the submitted proposal. Methodology should display creativity and originality so that the final outcome must reflect COVAWs brand, desired image and boldness.
    Expected deliverables
    The required consultancy deliverables are:
    A strategic plan document capturing and displaying the content in a visually satisfactory way
    Responsibilities
    COVAW will be responsible for:

    Convening an inception meeting with the successful consultant to provide background information and to agree on expectations, content and approach
    Sharing the strategic plan in word format
    Sharing photos and images of COVAWs work
    Providing guidance and specifications
    Reviewing draft and providing timely feedback

    The Consultant will be responsible for:

    Participating in inception meeting and providing a summarized report
    Reviewing available COVAW photographs and images and selecting the most appropriate in collaboration with staff.
    Developing the artwork, design and layout of the Strategic plan
    Presenting to COVAW a draft for management feedback
    Revising the draft
    Presenting the final proposed artwork, design and layout for final approval

    Requirements

    Proven communication skills with strong editing and design experience
    Possession of creative flair, versatility, conceptual/visual ability and originality
    Demonstrable design skills with a strong portfolio
    Ability to interact, communicate and present ideas to diverse audiences
    Up to date with industry leading software and technologies
    Professionalism regarding time, costs and deadlines

  • Driver

    Driver

    LOCATION: Elgeyo Marakwet County (Kapcherop office) with extensive travel to the field & other offices when requested
    DURATION & HOURS: Fixed term & full-time, renewable based on performance and availability of funds
    PURPOSE OF THE ROLE
    To assist Farm Africa staff with their transportation requirements for meetings, workshops, field visits and running project errands.
    Responsibilites for the Driver Job

    To transport Farm Africa staff on official duties safely and responsibly

    To drive staff and carry out errands within Elgeyo Marakwet East area according to the daily and weekly work schedules developed by the project coordinator
    Prepare for field visits and identify the locations before the travel
    To drive staff within Kenya and the East African region as requested by the project coordinator if need be
    To request adequate funds for fuel and other vehicle expenses at least 3 days before a long journey.
    Banking and payments of cheques when requested
    Sourcing for quotations and procurement of goods in consultation with the project coordinator and in line with the procurement policies of Farm Africa
    Sourcing for quotes and procurement of goods in consultation with the Programme Accountant

    To be responsible for the management of the assigned Farm Africa vehicle

    To ensure that the vehicle log book is completed for all journeys and private
    mileage is clearly labelled as such.
    To conduct or oversee minor day-to-day repairs in the field.
    To complete a weekly vehicle check sheet and report any defects timely to the project coordinator.
    To ensure that the vehicle is serviced as per the manufacturer’s recommendations.
    To arrange major vehicle repairs as required and to obtain quotes for any purchases or repairs according to the procurement rules of Farm Africa.
    To maintain the cleanliness of the car.
    Assist with office work if necessary

    To play an active role as a member of the Farm Africa Kenya team

    To communicate with respect in line with the Farm Africa code of conduct.
    To participate in monthly (full) staff meetings for the project and the whole Farm Africa team.
    Assist with reception cover if requested.
    Assist with preparation and setting up for workshops, meetings and any other project activity.
    To complete an annual appraisal with the project coordinator
    Any other duties as requested by your line manager

    Qualifications

    KCSE certificate
    Certificate of good conduct
    Minimum 3 years off road driving experience including 4WD Previous NGO work experience
    Vehicle maintenance and management
    Clean driving licence

    Skills & abilities

    Communication, both verbal and written Adaptability
    Motivation Team building

  • Operations Manager

    Operations Manager

    Job description

    Providing professional consultation, leadership and human resources management to all staff
    Implementing and managing project activities; including preparing work plans, procurement plans, and recruitment plans, managing a budget and monitoring expenditures with the support of Program Officers
    Participating in donor, stakeholder and community engagement, including and not limited to communication, organizing convenings, resource mobilization and attending meetings and conferences as a NGLHRC representative

  • Assistant Maintenance Technician

    Assistant Maintenance Technician

    KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

    Carry out routine preventive maintenance procedures (PMP) and undertake routine maintenance of equipment. and Systems
    To supervise maintenance activities carried out by sub contractors; provide access to offices and document sub contractors’ visits.
    Undertake basic installations and repairs to assigned portfolio, escalating any unresolved problems to the Supervisor.
    Tag all assigned equipment brought to the workshop for repair, ensuring that the same are returned to their respective departments or areas on completion of work.
    Observe personal safety measures by proper use of PPE.
    Maintain good housekeeping habits in the workshop and working area.
    Keeping Safe custody of assigned tools box and assigned common tools.
    Record and document all works undertaken and spares used in Job Cards
    Operation of the Incinerator as may be assigned and maintaining appropriate records.
    Undertake Basic carpentry, painting and plumbing works.
    Any other duties as may be assigned from time to time

    QUALIFICATIONS:

    A Craft Certificate OR Government Trade Test 1 in Carpentry and Joinery OR Plumbing
    At least 2 years’ experience carrying out Carpentry and Plumbing works etc.
    Experience in record keeping and basic report writing
    Knowledge of good workshop practices
    Knowledge of relevant Health and Safety practices.
    Basic Computer skills.
    Ability to communicate clearly( written and oral) in English and Kiswahili

    COMPETENCIES:

    Good troubleshooting and fault diagnosis skills
    Ability to prioritise, plan and organise own work
    Ability to work with minimal supervision
    Proactive and initiative in resolution of problems
    Good interpersonal skills
    Well groomed; neat and clean appearance

  • Security Guards

    Security Guards

    We wish to recruit six interested and qualified persons to fill the positions of Security Guard and Guardettes in our security department. The persons will be responsible for the following roles;
    Responsibilities

    Welcome visitors entering the premises, as well as guard the entrance of the premises and screen visitors to ensure they do not enter the premises with prohibited items or weapons
    Monitor and control access at building entrances and vehicle gates
    Report rule infractions and violations to security foremen and supervisor.
    Prevent intruders from entering the premises or from straying to prohibited areas.
    Guard against theft and maintain security.
    Respond to security alarms and distress calls.
    Protect property and lives by patrolling the area.
    Serve as a reliever for other guards, guardettes and tea girls when they proceed on leave or off duty.
    Carry out other duties as deployed by Security Office.

    Job Qualifications

    Should have National Youth Service training
    Should have KCSE Certification
    Should have Integrity and Moral fitness
    Be at least 22-30 years of age

  • Human Resources Director

    Human Resources Director

    Job description
    The HR Director will be responsible for conceptualising, initiating, planning, directing, implementing and managing the staff and organisational development strategies of Greenpeace. This will involve various strategies related to HR systems, remuneration, job evaluation, learning, training and staff development, capacity building, retention, performance management, workforce and succession planning, organisational climate, diversity management and employment equity.
    The Human Resources Director will also be responsible for the efficient and effective Employee and Labour Relations services to all levels of staff; for managing the relationship with the Unions/Workplace Forum as a member of the negotiating team and for the development of all policy and strategy in this area.
    As the Human Resources Director, the incumbent will be responsible for:

    Strategy and Policy Review, Development and Implementation
    Leadership, Coordination & Capability Alignment
    Operational Effectiveness, Performance & Service Delivery

    Staff Training and Education
    Research
    Day to day support

    Key Stakeholder Relationships
    Risk, Governance and Financial Management

    Minimum Requirements for this post include:

    Relevant post graduate degree in Human Resources or equivalent
    10+ years of experience in desired role with deep experience working across the full HR Value Chain
    Experience operating at EXCO level preferred
    Strategy design and formulation
    Excellent knowledge of employment legislation and regulations
    Experience in negotiations and consultation as well as conflict resolution
    Policy design and formulation
    Spoken and written French an advantage
    Experience within the NGO sector
    A good understanding of the legislative framework governing the NGO sector within Africa

  • Senior Solar Pump Product

    Senior Solar Pump Product

    Job description
    Are you an experienced Product Manager looking to make a huge difference in the world?
    We are looking for a Senior Product Manager with proven experience taking a physical product from a proven prototype to final mass-production, marketing, distribution and sales.
    We are designing a transformative low-cost Solar Electric Irrigation Pump that will enable millions of small-scale farmers across Africa to irrigate their fields, grow and sell high value crops through-out the year, and escape poverty.
    Join an award winning social enterprise www.kickstart.org—with proven impacts designing and mass-marketing irrigation pumps across Africa—and a unique private sector design team, to develop and launch this life-changing product.
    If you think you have the relevant human-centred-design, product and market testing, product pricing, production planning, distribution, mass-marketing and customer-care experience and skills as a product manager and project manager; and you are looking to make a real difference and have an adventure; then we would love to talk to you. If you have developed and managed a solar electric product for the rural African market, then even better.
    The job will be based in Nairobi, Kenya with travel around Africa the US and China.
    ROLE PURPOSE:
    The Senior Solar Pump Product Manager will be the overall coordinator, and project manager, of a cross-functional product development team for KickStart’s new Solar Irrigation Pump, with the goal of ensuring a high quality, on-time and on-budget product launch and delivery. The successful candidate will oversee KickStart’s Solar Pump development, manufacturing and sales process including: developing and managing field and market tests, market segmentation and sales projections; facilitating the final product and accessory design based on research and tests; developing and overseeing the manufacturing, branding, packaging, collateral, QC, pricing and shipping plans from initial production to launch and scale-up; developing plans for market roll-out and after sales service; and curating design changes for next-generation improvements and end of life strategy.
    The successful introduction of a new very low-cost Solar Pump will enable millions of small-scale farmers in Africa and elsewhere to irrigate their land, grow and sell high value crops throughout the year and climb out of poverty.
    SCOPE OF ROLE:
    Reports to: Chief Executive Officer
    Staff directly reporting to this post:  None
    Works with: The solar pump’s unique private sector design team and KickStart’s product design/development, field innovations, marketing, sales, supply-chain, IT and finance teams along with critical supply chain stakeholders and development partners in the US, China, Africa and elsewhere.
    KEY AREAS OF ACCOUNTABILITY:
    The Senior Solar Pump Product Manager; will take the lead on coordinating, project managing and overseeing the development of KickStart’s new very low-cost, flat-packed, plug-and-play, solar irrigation pump from proven prototype to final design, mass-production, distribution, marketing, sales and customer care.
    Key Job Responsibilities will include, to coordinate, project manage and/or implement all of the following:

    Finalize and model the overall business case, product life cycle and roll-out strategy for the new solar pump – from prototype to mass market launch and distribution across Africa and elsewhere. Including analysis of the market potential, user benefits and business case for KickStart.
    Carry out market research by visiting small-scale farmers and KickStart’s distribution partners, and reviewing relevant research, to gain a full understanding of the customer’s desires/needs in relation to the product’s design-criteria.
    Develop and help implement field and market tests to gain an understanding of the product’s performance, the market demands and required refinements of the product’s attributes.
    Track competing products and comparative advantages and values. Performing and managing tests and analysis of the products and their service offerings.
    Oversee the final design of the new pump and coordinate the cross-functional product-development-to-launch teams to ensure that the product’s functionality, efficiency, cost structure, aesthetics, ergonomics etc. meet the market demand. Facilitating key decisions on the electronics, cabling, hoses, switches and solar panels. Working with the unique product design team in the US and with KickStart’s senior management, product design, field innovations, sales, marketing, finance, and IT teams, along with the manufacturers and supply-chain players in Chicago, China, Africa and/or elsewhere.
    Facilitate design decisions on critical accessoriesg. backpack carrier, cell phone charger, PAYG option, possible battery charging and/or an included battery option, nozzle, sprinklers, packaging.
    Coordinate collateral design and production including branding, packaging, manuals and training materials.
    Establish mass-production, bundling and distribution of the pump, accessories and collateral. Including facilitating decisions-on and contracting with chosen parties on sourcing, manufacture, production, assembly, bundling, packing, branding and shipping to ensure on-time and on-budget launch of new product.
    Establish quality control systems/procedures with the manufacturers
    Establish pricing strategies/policies based on cost structures, distribution costs, margins and market demand
    Develop the market launch strategy with KickStart’s partners and distributors, including decisions on countries, locations, partners, methods, timelines and communication strategies
    Develop after-sales/customer-care strategies including plans for phasing and roll-out of the services.
    Coordinate production and distribution of marketing messaging and advertising to farmers, partners, donors and other stakeholders.
    Update sales and cash-flow forecasting based on market intelligence, early sales and roll-out strategies
    Review product uptake and adjusting tactics to help meet sales targets.
    Develop of a solar pump product road-map/pipeline for follow-on products and accessories
    Represent KickStart at strategic forums to promote the new pump

    QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

    Proven experience in full life-cycle physical-product management and project management from prototype to market launch and aftersales service. Preferably experience managing the development and rollout of a new product targeting bottom-of-the-pyramid customers in Africa or another developing country setting. Having worked on a solar electric product will be an added advantage.
    Proven ability to work with engineers (mechanical and electrical), designers, manufacturers and sales teams to establish and manage a complex product development, manufacturing and supply chain process.
    Proven experience working with, coordinating and managing activities of cross-functional teams
    Proven experience in developing product roadmaps
    Proven self-starter with leadership skills
    Ability to both think strategically and get into the critical details
    Undergraduate degree required.  Masters preferred. In engineering
    English speaker required.  French, Kiswahili and/or Portuguese a plus.

    SKILLS AND BEHAVIOURS

    Passionate about KickStart’s Mission and commitment to KickStart’s Core Values
    Understanding and experience of poor, rural, small-scale farmers
    Demonstrated ability to work in a collaborative team environment with diverse people and multi-stakeholders across multiple geographies
    Strong verbal and written communications skills and excellent interpersonal and leadership skills
    Strong analytical understanding and skills, preferably including engineering knowledge of solar and electro-mechanical devices, and strong Microsoft Excel modelling skills
    Cross-cultural experience, understanding and sensitivity;
    Hands on and self-driven
    Proven ability to handle challenging work load
    Willingness and ability to travel

  • Livestock Lead – Kenya Input Supply Lead – Kenya

    Livestock Lead – Kenya Input Supply Lead – Kenya

    Job description
    Program Background
    CNFA is currently seeking applications from qualified candidates for Livestock Lead for the USAID Strengthening Agriculture and Regional Resilience (STARR) program that spans across all East African Community (EAC) countries, (Burundi, Kenya, Rwanda, South Sudan, Tanzania, and Uganda) and additional countries in East Africa (Zambia, Somalia, Sudan, Djibouti, and Ethiopia). This activity will promote increased agricultural production, investment, trade and resilience to shocks and stresses in the East Africa region by addressing agricultural issues that can mainly be solved on a regional basis. STARR’s interventions will be directed through four interrelated project component areas: 1) strengthening cross-border agriculture trade and value chains, 2) improved regional agricultural inputs, 3) strengthening resilience, and 4) strengthening the regional policy environment.
    Position Description
    The Livestock Lead will lead the livestock interventions of this project. In this capacity, s/he is responsible for the overall design, implementation, oversight, and reporting of the activity’s objectives around livestock, including related cross-border trade, inputs, resilience, and policy activities. S/he will work with local partners and conducts regular site visits to ensure effective implementation while coordinating closely with other technical team leaders to increase impact of program interventions.
    This position will be based in Nairobi, Kenya and will include travel throughout the East Africa region.
    Key Qualifications

    Minimum of 5 years of progressively increasing management responsibility in international development projects is required;
    Experience managing donor-funded development projects of a comparable size and scope in developing countries is required;
    Experience in value chain analysis in livestock and meat production systems for quality livestock and meat marketing;
    Proven and demonstrable leadership skills are required;
    Demonstrated expertise in building and maintaining relationships with host governments, donors, other donor-funded projects and stakeholders, local organizations, and private-sector partners is required;
    Experience in Malawi or Sub-Saharan Africa is preferred;
    Master’s degree in economic development, business administration, agribusiness, agriculture, or a related field preferred;
    Excellent oral and written communication skills in English is required; oral and written fluency in regional languages is preferred.

    We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, or protected veteran status. CNFA takes affirmative action in support of its policy to advance in employment individuals who are minorities, women, protected veterans, and individuals with disabilities.
    Only those candidates selected for further consideration will be contacted.

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  • Microfinance Officers

    Microfinance Officers

    Job Description

    The candidates will be responsible for providing our target beneficiaries with microfinance services, skills and knowledge to create an enabling business environment to start up viable businesses, generate income and gain key experience as entrepreneurs.
    Requirements:

    Must be a University graduate with at least a Bachelors in Entrepreneurship, co-operative Management, Business Administration, Commerce, Economics, Microfinance or Project Management with good academic results.
    Persons with over 3-years’ experience in microfinance.
    Aged between 22-35 years of age
    Willing to travel and work outside Kenya for a period of not less than 13 months.
    Innovativeness and creative throughout the program and organization.
    Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English, a keen eye for detail, good presentation and interpersonal skills and excellent report writing skills.
    Proven success in delivering microfinance services.
    Ready to learn as well as train others.
    A sensitive and patient approach to advising and mentoring of other staff.
    Has a valid passport (Not mandatory) but which will be an added advantage.
    Ready and willing to accept the terms of engagement of the project.

    Knowledge / Skills

    Ability to work independently and in a team.
    Proficiency in Microsoft office and internet usage.
    Ability to solve problems.
    Able to work collaboratively with others.
    Good personality, positive mindset and independent thinker.