Role Purpose:
To serve as the overall Head of the Public Relations Department and be responsible for all the activities within the department. Oversee all the activities within the department and standardize the operations to ensure our clients are well served. To ensure a steady growth in the department by generating revenue and capitalizing on all opportunities. Be responsible for department and is thus expected to consistently audit the services provided and keep an optimal team.
To also ensure efficiency and effectiveness of all operations and execution of the team, by performing quality control of all field and execution activities of client projects.
Key Responsibilities
Oversee all operational issues of the assigned portfolio
Ensures that client issues are dealt with in an efficient manner.
Owns the contract and contract renewals for new work for an existing client.
Ensures that all processes and procedures are completed, quality standards are met, and that projects are profitable.
Retain your portfolio of clients to an established KPI retention rate.
Ensure you manage expectations of all stakeholders by communicating through meetings, verbal, written and email forms.
Project managing campaigns; developing timetables and setting deadlines for clients and the Group’s team.
Ensure account plans for each client are updated ongoing with all current and relevant information concerning the client and the campaign.
To be a leader of your team, offering direction and support, ensuring the agency have the correct level of skills to grow the accounts
Responding to requests from the MD in an efficient and timely manner.
2. Quality Control
Plans, develops, and implements quality assurance programs for on-going projects.
Through the quality control of field activities, you will evaluate all field operations of the company and make recommendations to management on ways of improving efficiency and effectiveness of operations with the primary of cost controls.
Write reports on business operations.
3. Client Service
Establishing and maintaining strong client relationships through regular close contact with client.
Ensure deadlines are met
Effective and efficient follow-up of customer complaints and queries.
Ensures standards of quality and workmanship of projects meets/surpasses customer and group expectations.
4. Business Development
Aware and in pursuit of opportunities for account growth and new business
Actively seeking to increase the services offered to your portfolio and increase the income generated in conjunction with the cross-sell and up-sell strategies to targets
Ensuring that the proposals and presentations are sent to clients on or before the date agreed.
Coordinating of all external client presentations contact reports reverts
5. Reporting
Give fortnightly status reports on marketing intelligence and progress on existing projects to the MD.
6. Market Intelligence
Intelligence gathering on customers and competitors.
Maintain an up-to-date list of all market players and their clients.
Prepare market intelligence reports
Combat competition appropriately.
7. Administrative
Company policy: Ensure compliance with all company policies and procedures
Other Knowledge and skills required
Understanding of the importance of personal development and ability to work toward achieving agreed actions
Ability to work as a part of a team, contributing and sharing best practises/ knowledge / resources and ideas
Understanding of the importance of demonstrating respect and confidentiality regarding company and client information
Ability to provide analytical and insightful recommendations to clients and team
Skills Required
Excellent organizational and time management skills
Ability to lead a project using own initiative and working as part of a team
Ability to create and maintain accurate / accessible and organised documentation
Ability to effectively communicate daily campaign performance by producing all necessary reports in an effective, timely and tailored manner
Ability to present campaign results and strategy at senior management level, whilst considering the variety of knowledge levels within the audience
Ability to identify and convert new business opportunities
Excellent report-writing, analytical and project management skills
Excellent communication skills
Strong listening and questioning skills
Ability to effectively manage customer & staff relationships, promptly respond to queries, ensure promises are kept and manage expectations
Ability to analyse results, identify and explain any variance from target
Minimum Educational & Professional qualifications required
Degree in Public Relations, Marketing, Business Management or other relevant discipline with the relevant experience.
Minimum 4 years of Account/project management experience
Proven Account Management skills required in order to create, maintain and enhance customer relationships
Proficiency in use of Microsoft Office: including thorough knowledge of MS Excel worksheets and Powerpoint for presentations
Specific Performance Drivers
Comfortable working towards defined Key Performance Indicators (KPI’s).
A hands on approach to problem solving; identifying issues and using initiative and available resources to generate recommendations
Ability to manage accounts and relationships for multiple clients
An ability to identify a clients key business objectives
Strong motivation and a positive approach to researching and analysing new business opportunities
Ability to cope with conflicting demands and to prioritise tasks
A positive attitude to dealing with people
Ability to follow quality assurance and operational processes
Ability to present to clients at a senior management level
A good understanding of what it takes to maintain and develop the most productive client relationships
Must be able to quickly understand the client, their products and their industry
Ability to produce a 360° marketing communication campaign
Ability to manage project’s campaigns, coordinating team members, developing timetables and setting deadlines in order to achieve client objectives
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Public Relations Manager
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Legal Officer Commercial Property Management Officer Sales & Marketing Manager Sales Executive Consultant
The preferred candidates MUST have prior work experience in the corporate sector and MUST have a proven track record in providing legal support and guidance to an organisation.
Key Responsibilities:
• Assist in drafting or reviewing all legal documents of the company.• Advice the company and its affiliated businesses on all legal issues.• Periodically conduct legal trainings to staff members e.g labor/employment issues• Handle immigration related issues e.g. work permits etc• Review documents for compliance with the law and correctness.• Conduct legal research and preliminary investigation on cases.• Liaise with external laws.• Conduct arbitration and mediation services.• Provide sound legal advice to the company.• Assist in the formulation of company policies to conform to the legal requirements.• Any other job that may be given to the job holder from time to time.
Qualifications:
• Must have a Bachelors’ Degree in Law from a recognized university.• Must have above 3 years’ experience in the corporate sector.• Must be an advocate of the High Court of Kenya.• Must have a good understanding of the company’s business and operations.• Must have excellent interpersonal communication at all levels.• Must have problem solving and analytical skills.• Must have ability to multi-task and meet deadlines.• Must be results oriented and a dedicated team player.• Must be well versed with the Kenyan laws and regulations applicable.
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Lab Specialist Program Director
The project seeks to enhance diagnostic testing for the prevention, surveillance and treatment of infectious diseases such as HIV and tuberculosis, and other HIV-related opportunistic infections. The project is implemented jointly by the Ministry of Health, National Public Health Laboratory Services, Kenya National Blood Transfusion Service and the respective County Governments.
The position will be responsible for all program activities relating to facility and personnel safety. Key component areas include healthcare waste management, injection safety, infection prevention and control (IPC) and occupational safety and health (OSH).
He/she will be expected to work closely with all program staff in providing technical guidance and capacity building to both National and county staff on implementation of the various guidelines relating to safety. He/she will coordinate the training of facility-based staff on injection safety, infection control and waste management and OSH.
The officer will work with counties to customize the various guidelines.
Duties for the Lab Specialist Job
Taking the lead in technical advice on injection safety and infection prevention and control at the national, county, sub-county and facility level as may be necessary
Organizing training of healthcare workers on safe phlebotomy practices as may be required from time to time
Work with the county and facilities to promote and implement IPC/Injection safety, OSH and waste management guidelines.
Facilitating the training of laboratory and clinical staff in IPC and Injection safety.
Providing technical support to counties in organizing and implementing waste disposal networks.
Liaising and cooperating with the facility Health Safety and public health office and other regulatory authorities on matters of injection safety, infection control and waste management Mentorship and participation in laboratory safety and biosafety audits in health facilities.
Participating in bio-safety training of healthcare workers as may be required
Liaising with the county laboratory coordinator, public health officer at county and sub-county level on implementation of the biosafety policies and waste management
Support implementation and surveillance of post-exposure prophylaxis
Advocate for the uptake of Hepatitis B vaccination for all health workers
Developing and maintaining written policies and procedures as required by regulatory agencies and the facility
Supporting establishment and functioning of IPC/safety/biosafety committees that are comprehensive and address all aspects of safety at facility level including prevention of blood borne pathogen transmission and TB infection control.
Performing any other task related to safety as may be assigned by the supervisor.
Lab Specialist Job Requirements
Degree in any of the disciplines above (lab, nursing, public health) or diploma in clinical medicine.
Training in IPC, Injection safety or OSH
More than 10 years of working experience in a busy health facility.
Experience in training health staff in safety and infection prevention and control.
Able to work under pressure to meet deadlines
Able to work with minimal supervision.
Registered with the relevant regulatory and association bodies
TOT in Bio-safety Bio-security is an added advantage.
Good communications skills.
Report writing.
Good computer skills
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Events & Marketing Intern
Department and location: Marketing, NairobiInternship time-frame: June 20th 2017 – Feb 13th 2018Salary: Allowance (Negotiable)
Responsibilities for the Events & Marketing Internship
Work one-on-one with senior staff to prepare for and participate in C-level meetings
Excel analysis and forecasting of sales by client, product set and profitability
Reconcile sales-force post-sale account revenue
Participate in the development of marketing strategies, sales pipeline development and resource allocation
Google AdWords and Analytics analysis for lead tracking and generation
Qualifications for the Events & Marketing Internship
KCSE C+ and above
Exceptional attention to detail and strong work ethics
Openness to learn and be mentored by business leaders
Team player with a good attitude and great sense of humor
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment
Proficiency in Microsoft PowerPoint, Word, and Excel
What the intern will learn:
AHTC is committed to ensuring that its internships provide a valuable learning experience. In connection with this internship, AHTC anticipates that the intern will gain experience and knowledge in the following areas:
Experience in special events management
Marketing plan development
Development of written and oral communication skills
Project management skills
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Media Intern
SUMMARY OF THE ROLE
While reporting to the Media Associate, the intern will provide support to requests placed by the Andela Kenya team ranging from design requests to photos and videos as directed.
OVERVIEW & OBJECTIVE
Reinforce Andela’s brand in the US and Africa through engaging photos and videos assets
Support demand generation efforts that increase engagement and the speed of trust transfer to our audience
Work directly with the Nairobi Media Associate, to support projects across multiple departments including recruitment and in-country operations
QUALIFICATIONS & REQUIREMENTS
An online photos/videos/graphic design portfolio showing earlier works to where you are now to be included in your application. Applications without a link to an online portfolio will not be considered.
The ability to meet deadlines and manage expectations in a high-pressure environment
Intermediate photography and videography skills.
Experience with:
Adobe Premiere, Illustrator, Lightroom & Photoshop. Adobe InDesign is an added advantage
Strong communication skills & ability
Willing to learn
Solid organizational skills to support the rest of the team
The willingness to listen to feedback and use it to continually improve
Be able to bring in new skills for the team to adapt to.
Availability from Monday to Friday. Saturdays to be as directed.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Setting up locations, capture and edit photos/videos to engage both recruitment & lead gen audiences across all mediums.
Work with the media associate to create designs to be used for web and print & update and Nairobi Media Archives.
Meta-data entry for Andela archives in Adobe Lightroom.
Prepare assets for the organization newsletter
Departmental graphic design work
Ensure 100% brand consistency across work output
Support the team throughout the execution of campaigns.
BENEFITS & COMPENSATION
Breakfast and lunch provided daily
Beautiful working environment
Opportunity to work with the brightest minds on the planet
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Staple Crops Technical Director Dairy Technical Director Senior Livestock Technical Advisor
Position Summary and Primary Responsibilities:
The Staple Crops Technical Director will support the overarching technical approach for staple crops activities. Specifically, this position will coordinate and manage all program activities related to crops markets systems from farmer productivity to local and international market opportunities. The program is expected to take a market facilitative approach, working through market systems actors. It is also expected that the program will emphasize household consumption of nutrition foods as part of the overall strategy. This individual is expected to coordinate with the project senior management to integrate and coordinate activities relating to diversified crop production and post-harvest handling and its link to markets, employment, and nutritious food production.
Technical
Lead the start-up, implementation, monitoring and adaptation of staple crops activities to increase productivity and market access, and improve access to and use of nutritious food through diversification of food production.
Manage a team of technical staff and work with local implementing partners to achieve project deliverables.
Lead market system assessments and design strategies for implementation that facilitate increased private sector engagement in value chains and accomplish program goals for the benefit of farmers.
Build relationships with key market players to facilitate improved access to inputs and increased market opportunities for farmers.
Develop technical materials, in collaboration with technical advisors and possibly outside consultants, to further project activities, objectives and results.
Manage and oversee training in crops production for various stakeholders;
Train and oversee partners, agricultural extension officers and community volunteers who deliver household outreach and group training.
Regularly travel to field site locations to lead the start-up, manage implementation, and in coordination with M&E staff, the monitoring of project activities.
Oversee and contribute to the design of assessments in order to guide program design, implementation, monitoring and adaptation.
Operational
Provide timely and accurate written and verbal reporting.
Contribute to project strategic planning and to well-written, focused project reports, annual implementation plans, success stories and other written products.
Ensure high quality project implementation, monitoring and reporting.
Make regular field visits to monitor project quality and collect data.
Collaborate with M&E staff to ensure that collection and analysis of data is accurate, rigorous and incorporated into project implementation.
Coordinate with other technical leads in work planning, implementation, monitoring, reporting, and adaptation.
Reporting & Supervision:
The Staple Crops Technical Director will report to the Chief of Party.
Required Skills and Qualifications:
MSc in agriculture, horticulture, crop production or a related field with 10+ years of implementation experience;
Minimum of 10 years of relevant field experience with an international organization in crop production programming.
Strong technical grasp of crop diversification techniques, environmental strategies, and natural resource management.
Significant knowledge of crops market systems, food security, nutrition and gender issues in Kenya.
Experience, knowledge and skills in improved crops production.
Experience in agribusiness development preferred.
Experience in systems strengthening, capacity building, service delivery, and quality improvement is highly desirable.
Demonstrated experience in project and time management.
Demonstrated experience in working effectively with CSOs and community-level actors, stakeholders and beneficiaries.
Experience applying and knowledge of the design, implementation and best practices for promoting behavior change and adoption of improved practices and technologies in agriculture and crops programming, including training of trainer activities and development of training materials.
Excellent interpersonal skills and demonstrated ability to lead and work effectively in team situations and independently.
Familiarity and understanding of donor policies and procedures is a plus.
Excellent writing and oral communication skills in English required.
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Radiotherapist Surveillance Officer Cost Accountant Administrative Officer
Reporting to the Lead Radiotherapist, the successful candidate will be responsible for the following amongst others:• Oversee the daily set-up of work location and patient schedule for treatment, and maintain efficient patient flow.• Verify and deliver ionizing radiation treatment to patients in a safe and accurate manner based on the prescribed treatment plan.• Localize and simulate patients based on prescribed parameters.• Prepare moulds and other immobilization devices to assist in the accurate treatment.• Monitor and observe patients receiving ionizing radiation for any unusual reactions and respond accordingly.• Ensure Quality Assurance is achieved on equipment, accessories and treatment plans;• Maintain accurate database of patient information and treatment plans;• Follow hospital and radiation oncology policies and procedures.Qualifications, Skills and Experience:• Diploma in Radiation Therapy/ Diploma in Radiography with a certificate in Radiation Therapy.• Valid license from Kenya Radiation Protection Board with prior experience of working with linear accelerators and simulation equipment.• Delivery of radiotherapy in a facility equipped with 3D-conformal radiotherapy, multileaf collimation and HDR brachy therapy will be an added advantage.• Two (2) years’ work experience.• Detail oriented• Conscientious• Good analytical skills.• Excellent interpersonal relations
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Operations & Projects Management Interns HR Interns Finance Interns Procurement & Supplies Interns Security & Safety Interns ICT Interns Marketing & Communication Interns Internal Audit Interns
The program aims at providing the youth an opportunity for on-the job experience to build upon skills learned at school as well as for their professional development and, enhance their employability and is open in the following Support Services Functions in the Authority.
Operations & Projects Management Internships Qualifications
A Diploma or a First degree from a recognized Institution in the following disciplines: Finance/Accounting, Economics, Procurement Studies, Human Resource Management, Marketing, ICT, Chemistry, Library &
Information Sciences, Law, Criminology and Security Studies, Business Administration, Business Management
Be a Kenyan youth aged between 20 and 34 years
Must have completed their training and graduated in the last twelve (12) months
Must not have undertaken any other internship programme or exposed to work experience related to their area of study since graduation.Personal Attributes
Must be a person of Integrity (Current Certificate of good Conduct required)
Must be Computer Literate
Strong Communication (written & oral ) skills
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Male & Female Security Guard
Qualifications for the Security Guard Job
At least 5 years working experience in the High paced.
Original National ID’s plus copy
Height, minimum 5″8 feet for men and 5″5 feet for ladies
Academic qualifications- KCSE Level and above (Bring along original academic certificates and copies)
Current Certificate of good conduct from CID plus copies
A letter from area Chief
References letters from persons known to you one of which must be a local pastor, priest.
Good Written and spoken English and Kiswahili
Personal Qualities
High level of integrity
Alert and Vigilant
Excellent reporting and communication skills
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Brand Manager
The position resides within the East Africa marketing function and will be responsible for the assigned brands within the category. The Brand Manager is expected to lead the brand growth agenda in line with the overall category strategy across East Africa as set by Area.
Is this You?
Min 4 Years of brand management experience within an FMCG environment
Very strong understanding of marketing fundamentals
Strong understanding of trade marketing
Educated to minimum bachelor’s degree level in a business related field
Marketing for a brand or group of brands in the market with responsibility for activation excellence of power-brand plans.
Development, implementation and refinement of spend plans with complete control & management of the same
New Product Development
Development, implementation and refinement of the in-store demonstration programs
Development and implementation of materials to drive in-store visibility e.g. point of sale, shippers, displays
Flawless execution of direct consumer contact activities
initiate and manage market research projects
annual media plans for the brand
drive and monitor agencies delivery on KPIs
Working closely with Trade Marketing and Sales to ensure brand promotional plans are executed in market, aligned with the overall brand strategy
Monthly brand reviews of Brand P & L, analysis of sales in, sales out data, household panels, competitor activities and consumer KPI’s to identify key learnings and suggest action plans thereof.
Strategic thinker
Results oriented, entrepreneurial and self-motivating
Ability to think outside the box and creative
Tenacious and resilient, driven to achieve even when faced with obstacles
In Return RB offer very competitive salaries with excellent benefits and the chance to progress your career within a truly Global organisation.