Job Experience: Experience of 1 – 2 years

  • Communication and Multimedia Intern Communications & Graphic Design Intern

    Communication and Multimedia Intern Communications & Graphic Design Intern

    Roles and responsibilities of the Communication Intern:
    Provide support to the communications team in managing our social media accounts
    Help produce video material on a need basis for use on the website and in presentations
    Support in updating out intranet pages and curating content for the sites
    Basic photography for events and projects as may be called upon Supporting processes to improve efficiency of the EARO
    Communications team
    Event planning and organisation
    Engaging in internal communications activities for broad exposure to the organization
    
Required Qualifications of the Communication Intern: 

    Bachelors degree in journalism, media and communications, humanitarian diplomacy, international relations or related courses
    Knowledge and experience in editing video and using software such as Final Cut Pro and Adobe Premier Pro
    Knowledge is use and management of social media 
1-2 years work experience in communications and advocacy with Non-governmental organisations
    Experience in documentary shooting and editing Languages:
    Excellent oral and written English
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  • Coordination Analyst Administrative Associate

    Coordination Analyst Administrative Associate

    Duties and Responsibilities
    Support strategic planning and strengthen programmatic efforts:
    Provide technical support to the Regional Director and Deputy Regional Director on R-UNDG, Non-Residential Agency (NRA), Indian Ocean Countries (IOC) and Middle Income Countries (MIC) related work engagements;
    Support the design and implementation of programmatic initiatives undertaken by the  Strategic Planning and Coordination unit with a focus on engagement in R-UNDG, NRA, IOCs and MIC engagements, including  the effective application of RBM approaches;
    Support the development and finalization of UN Women  Annual Work Plans and Strategic Notes  through technical input/reviews and the facilitation of approval processes in line with the above focus;
    Facilitate the timely preparation of background documents, briefs, presentations,  talking points, as required;
    Provide substantive support in managing and ensuring timely response to incoming requests from different programmatic units, and when needed, to gather and systematize input received in a timely and efficient manner to facilitate the unit’s response in line with  a focus on R-UNDG and countries where there is no presence.
    Provide effective UN coordination support (regional level and country-level work) and additionally, support other inter-agency initiatives of UN Women:
    Support the Strategic Planning and Coordination Specialist in preparing briefing materials on request on issues to be discussed in the UN and other events and meetings; and follow up on required action/outstanding issues;
    Support the unit’s monitoring of UN Women’s engagement in inter-agency processes and joint program at country level, to ensure that UN Women is effectively delivering on its  coordination mandate;
    Support the provision of technical support by UN Women to non-resident countries to ensure that UN Women’s mandate is promoted in non-resident countries;
    Support the unit in developing and executing initiatives to enhance UN Women’s coordination mandate including capacity development initiatives, within the framework of the regional UNDG and other inter-agency initiatives.
    Strategic partnerships building and resource mobilization support:
    Assist in the development and implementation of partnerships and partnership initiatives to achieve program outcomes;
    Undertake analysis and research on donors, and provide technical input in the preparation of donor intelligence and briefs for UN Women offices.
    Deliverables:
    Provide effective UN coordination support (regional level and country-level work) and additionally, support other inter-agency initiatives of UN Women:
    Support the Strategic Planning and Coordination unit in preparing briefing materials for the Regional Director’s and Deputy Regional Director’s participation in the following meetings;
    UNDG meetings;
    MIC strategy;
    R-UNDG, NRA and IOC engagements for Regional Director and Deputy Regional Director;
    Other related meetings.
    To technically support the follow up issues to be discussed in the UNDG and other events and meetings; and follow up on required action/outstanding issues.
    Strategic partnerships building and resource mobilization support:
    Assist in the development and implementation of partnerships and partnership initiatives to achieve program outcomes- including in the regional offices’ engagement on a Business Philanthropy Network.
    Develop other background documents, briefs, presentations, talking points, for the Regional Director and Deputy Regional Director as required.
    CompetenciesCore Values/Guiding Principles:Integrity:
    Demonstrate consistency in upholding and promoting the values of UN Women in actions and decisions, in line with the UN Code of Conduct.
    Professionalism:
    Demonstrate professional competence and expert knowledge of the pertinent substantive areas of work.
    Cultural sensitivity and valuing diversity:
    Demonstrate an appreciation of the multicultural nature of the organization and the diversity of its staff;
    Demonstrate an international outlook, appreciating difference in values and learning from cultural diversity.
    Core Competencies:Ethics and Values:
    Demonstrate and safeguard ethics and integrity.
    Organizational Awareness:
    Demonstrate corporate knowledge and sound judgment.
    Development and Innovation:
    Take charge of self-development and take initiative.
    Work in teams:
    Demonstrate ability to work in a multicultural, multi ethnic environment and to maintain effective working relations with people of different national and cultural backgrounds.
    Communicating and Information Sharing:
    Facilitate and encourage open communication and strive for effective communication.
    Self-management and Emotional Intelligence:
    Stay composed and positive even in difficult moments, handle tense situations with diplomacy and tact, and have a consistent behavior towards others.
    Conflict Management:
    Surface conflicts and address them proactively acknowledging different feelings and views and directing energy towards a mutually acceptable solution.
    Continuous Learning and Knowledge Sharing:
    Encourage learning and sharing of knowledge.
    Appropriate and Transparent Decision Making:
    Demonstrate informed and transparent decision making.
    Functional Competencies:
    Demonstrated development/programming skills particularly those that are pertinent to UN Women strategic priorities on gender issues and women’s rights;
    Ability to lead formulation, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of development programmes and projects;
    Ability to develop detailed operational plans, budgets, and deliver on them for development results;
    Good knowledge of Results Based Management principles and approaches;
    Ability to establish and maintain broad strategic networks and partnerships with UN agencies and other international partners to promote partnership and build alliances to advance organizational interests and competencies;
    Ability to advocate and provide policy advice;
    Demonstrated good oral and written communication skills.
    Required Skills and ExperienceEducation:    Master’s degree or equivalent in development studies, Economics, Strategic Planning or other relevant field.
    Experience:
    Minimum of 1-2 years’ relevant experience at the national or international level working with development projects including hands-on experience in planning, coordination design, monitoring and evaluation of development projects in the field of gender and human rights of women;
    Experience in coordinating high level senior office;
    UN Experience in an added advantage.
    Language:    Fluency in English is required. Knowledge of official national language essential.
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  • Research Assistant- IITA

    Research Assistant- IITA

    Key Responsibilities for the Research Assistant Job
    Data curation and management
    Developing and maintaining data management systems
    Maintain coherent repository of Crop Information allowing public access and secondary use for predictive breeding and comparative biology
    Work in tandem with the Cassavabase, Musabase and Integrated Breeding Platform teams
    Define and implement data standards and best practices for Research Data Management by developing ontologies, phenotyping protocols, quality standards, Trait dictionaries, templates and fieldbooks
    Creating training modules and other modules and facilitating course delivery
    Research Assistant Job Requirements
    Bachelor’s degree in IT, Statistics or Bioinformatics from recognized University
    1-2 years in Data Management
    Experience in developing data management systems for agricultural research
    Ability to work collegially and collaboratively in diverse, multicultural partnerships
    Familiarity with databases, commercial plant breeding software systems will be an added advantage
    Terms of Appointment: This is a Nationally Recruited Staff (NRS) position based at ILRI’s Nairobi campus. It is open to Kenyan nationals only. The position is on a 3-year contract, renewable subject to satisfactory performance and availability of funding. Job Level: This research assistant position is job level 2C, ILRI offers a competitive salary and benefits package which includes; pension, medical and other insurances for ILRI’s Nationally Recruited Staff.

  • Project Officer Business Development Officer

    Project Officer Business Development Officer

    Key Functions of the Role:Research and document generation
    Key Accountabilities/Deliverables
    Relevant and accurate research reports
    Professionally done documents
    Key Roles for the Project Officers Job
    Undertake research
    Generating business plans, letters, presentations and any other write-ups required
    Draft contract terms which shall then be passed to legal for drawing
    Administrative role for the department (Minute and report writing for internal and external clients, meeting scheduling, filing, etc)
    Develop and maintain the project library, recording and reporting systems
    Any other duties that will be advised by the project manager
    Project Officers Job Required Knowledge, Skills & Experience
    Degree in law
    1 to 2 years of work experience in project related areas
    Should have excellent report writing and analyzing and  skills
    Should have a strong command in both written and spoken English
    Should be able to work under pressure to meet demanding deadlines
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  • Systems and Field Engineer

    Systems and Field Engineer

    Engineering experience required:
    Degree in electronics or systems engineering
    Minimum 1-2 years experience in an software/systems engineering role
    At ease with simple electronics & systems debugging
    Software development skills, in particular embedded systems (C / Arduino)
    Android/Web development skills a plus
    Ability to support remote problem-shooting & investigate issues in a systematic way.
    An enthusiasm and appreciation for test driven development
    Understanding and experience working with physical I/O on Android devices (USB, Bluetooth, WiFi) and the kinds of issues that arise and need to be designed for.
    General skills:
    Ability to work autonomously and think on your feet
    Excellent observational skills and a forward thinking / planning attitude
    Excellent verbal & written communication skills
    Interest in the customer experience and user journey of products
    Experience working in a SCRUM team setting across multiple locations
    Interest in the customer experience and user journey of products
    Keen eye for safety
    You should certainly apply if:
    You enjoy building elegant, well-tested solutions
    You have an entrepreneurial mindset
    You strive for yourself, your team and your organization to continuously learn and improve
    Position timeframe requirements:
    October 2016

  • Administrative Assistant

    Administrative Assistant

    Job Salary: 25,000 – 30,000 Location: Kitisuru, Nairobi
     
    Our client, a growing audio-visual production company, is looking to hire an Administrative Assistant. The incumbent will be responsible for working on a wide variety of office duties and client projects to support the organization’s growth.The main purpose of the job is to ensure the efficient day-to-day operation of the office and support the work of management and other staff
     
    Tasks and Responsibilities of the Admin Assistant
     
    Answer and direct phone calls
    Organize and schedule meetings and appointments
    Represent and attend client meeting on behalf of the company as needed
    Administer petty cash according to established procedures
    Produce and distribute correspondence memos, letters and forms
    Maintain contact lists
    Assist in the preparation of regularly scheduled reports
    Develop and maintain a filing system
    Liaise and coordinate with vendors and suppliers
    Order office supplies
    Book travel arrangements
    Submit and reconcile expense reports
    Customer relations
    Provide support to the CEO as and when required
     
    Admin Assistant Key Qualifications
     
    Bachelor’s degree/Diploma in Marketing, Business Administration
    More than 2 years proven administrative assistant, marketing experience
    Knowledge of office management systems and procedures
    Excellent time management skills and ability to multi-task and prioritize work
    Attention to detail and problem solving skills
    Excellent written and verbal communication skills
    Strong organizational and planning skills
    Proficiency in MS Office, Social Media platforms (Facebook, Twitter, Instagram)

  • Human Resources Assistant

    Human Resources Assistant

    The qualified candidate must have the following desirable minimum qualifications;
    Qualifications for HR Assistant Job
    A minimum of a higher diploma from IHRM, a degree in any business related course or social sciences from a recognized university will be an added advantage.
    A minimum of 1-2 years experience in a busy Human Resources Department.
    Open minded and willing to learn on the job.
    Positive attitude towards work and colleagues.
    Ability to work under pressure with minimum supervision.
    Well spoken and presentable.

  • Associate

    Associate

    Job description
    CrossBoundary is recruiting a full time Associate to support the Mini-Grid Innovation Lab initiative. CrossBoundary is not a development firm and is not seeking typical development skills. We are seeking a highly motivated individual with previous exposure to, or interest in, renewable energy, retail energy markets, or off-grid energy and who has notable private sector or investment experience with strong analytical skills. Individuals with experience in designing and implementing pilots and/or managing business insight initiatives for rural consumers in Africa are also encouraged to apply. Experience in developing countries is preferred, as is an engineering degree or technical background. Associates typically are pre-MBA/Masters candidates with 2-4 years of work experience in high impact organisations, but people of all backgrounds meeting the above guidance will be considered for the role.
    You will support the Lab Lead in running the Mini-Grid Innovation Lab for Africa, which has two main groups of activities. The first is working with mini-grid developers to identify and test innovative solutions to the mini-grid business model, through managing an iterative process of piloting and refining ideas. Based on the results of these experiments and the data collected, your second set of activities will focus on data analysis and promoting the results to the sector. With support from academic institutions, you will analyse the results of pilots and their impact on mini-grid business models, and support the dissemination of these results to the rest of the sector.
    About The Team
    CrossBoundary operates in frontier markets that also hold immense investment opportunities. The CrossBoundary team is a unique group made up of people who are genuinely excited by the opportunity to make a difference in some of the most challenging yet exciting markets in the world. Team members come from diverse backgrounds, but share a number of qualities: curiosity, humility, integrity, a drive for excellence, and a bias for action.
    Compensation
    CrossBoundary offers a highly competitive salary (including benefits).
    Skills And Characteristics Required

    Ability to think creatively to find innovative solutions to business model gaps
    Excellent analytical ability and discipline; ability to think clearly, structure problems logically, and then design and implement solutions that focus on the core issues
    Strong quantitative skills. Ability or willingness to learn how to deploy analytical tools beyond Excel on large data sets to drive insight is essential.
    Strong communication skills. Ability to distil complex findings into convincing, compelling messages and present results in a clear and simplified manner.
    Ability to coordinate diverse range of stakeholders in challenging environments
    Self-starter who is passionate about creating lasting change in frontier markets
    Willingness to work and live in a sometimes challenging environment

    Primary Responsibilities

    Support implementation of innovative business model improvements across Tanzania, Kenya, Nigeria, and Zambia
    Alongside Lab Lead, support mini-grid companies to design prototype innovations through ideation workshops and ongoing consultation
    Support data collection on impact and undertake quantitative analysis to evaluate success
    Support external experimentation initiatives through the Lab’s network when requested and appropriate
    Analyse results of Lab’s work and support advocacy efforts for the sector
    Maintain and update dashboards for reporting to the sector and to donors on impact
    Regularly analyse data received from mini-grid developers to evaluate experiment hypotheses and communicate findings
    Work with Lab Lead, academic institutions, and advocacy organisations to promote results of Lab’s work (successes and failures in experimentation) and publish results
    Identify and engage partners
    Meet with new partners interested in engaging in the Lab’s work (e.g. academic institutions, NGOs, donors and funders, mini-grid developers, technology companies) and identify paths forward for collaboration
    Engage Lab’s key partners on a regular basis to provide updates on the Lab, gather feedback on prototype designs, and build community among mini-grid developers
    Support Lab Lead to mobilise scale-up funding for the Lab’s efforts
    Complete regular reporting requirements for the Lab’s funders
    Support market and policy assessments and ongoing market analysis
    Conduct macroeconomic, regulatory, and operational assessments
    Provide sector analysis of priority areas for business model improvement
    Identify potential new markets and priorities for experimentation in the mini-grid sector

    Location
    Candidates will join our team in the CrossBoundary office in Nairobi, Kenya. There will be substantial opportunities for international travel.

  • On-boarding Executives 

Customer Acquisition Executive

    On-boarding Executives Customer Acquisition Executive

    Address: Milimani, next to Impact Research, Kisumu, Kenya
    We are looking for somebody to help our business grow the number of pharmacies, chemists and small clinics currently using the system.
    The company will provide extensive training to help you reach your potential and attain your sales targets.
    Responsibilities

    Data Entry, which includes entering all the supply items in a pharmacy onto the Maisha Meds system and also training them on how to use it. Training will be made available to help the selected On-boarding Executives to effectively perform these activities.
    Sending regular updates to the supervisor by submitting activity and results reports, through daily call reports, weekly work plans, and monthly activity reports on completed tasks in the respective territories.

    Requirements

    The applicant should have 1-2 years of data entry experience.
    The applicant should have a high degree of professionalism; integrity; strong organization and attention to detail; sales planning; presentation skills; a high energy level and experience meeting sales goals. The applicant should also be able to work independently.
    A strong academic record is not essential but a diploma in any field is preferred. Somebody who is a quick learner of new information and skills is more valuable for this role.
    Possess a smartphone or a tablet.
    Strong communication skills are an essential component of this role including written and spoken Kiswahili and English.

    For prospective applicants without data entry experience please be very clear about why you think you would make a good on-boarding Executive for Maisha Meds.
    Target
    A minimum of 3 chemists per week
    Remuneration and Benefits
    The period of engagement will be a three month probationary period but Maisha Meds reserves the right to terminate employment sooner in the event of underperforming.
    The pay package for this role is entirely commission based.

    For every chemist on-boarded, the on-boarding executive will be entitled to 1,000 KES per chemist.
    The executive will be entitled to transport cost when going for an on-boarding exercises

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  • Retail – Customer Experience Executive 

Principal – Corporate Security Business Partner, Commercial

    Retail – Customer Experience Executive Principal – Corporate Security Business Partner, Commercial

    Job description
    We are pleased to announce the vacancy for Retail Customer Experience Executive in the Regional Sales and Operations Departments within the Commercial Division. In keeping with our current business needs, we are looking for a person who meets the criteria indicated below.
    Detailed Description
    Reporting to the Retail Centre Manager, the position holder will be responsible for delivering high quality Retail customer service and deliver sales revenue as per the set performance targets, through demonstration of Safaricom Way values.
    Key Responsibilities

    Ensure the attainment of individual revenue target towards the team target for device sales through cross/up selling and data connection by providing a one stop total solution.
    Deliver quality customer experience in all interactions with customers that meets and surpasses set individual & team NPS target.
    Update customer records accurately on systems and databases including KYC procedures
    Take ownership of all orders generated and any customer issues arising.
    Escalation of customer issues and follows up to ensure issues are closed within agreed SLA.
    Accuracy in performing payment transactions for Customers and staff on the computer systems and manual system.
    Accurate and timely reconciliation of Cash and Stocks issued.
    Preparation and submission of daily collection reports for all tender types in accordance to the laid down procedures
    Responsible for ownership and confidentiality of customer documents/records including filing of the same
    Contribute to the demand reduction agenda through advocating for alternative channels
    Thorough Safaricom product and Services knowledge
    Availability and adherence to operational processes, schedules and dress code

    Job Requirements

    Diploma from a recognized Institution.
    At least 2 years’ experience in a customer service/ sales related role
    Must have at least 1-year experience in a busy retail sales environment
    Sales experience within Telco or FMCG industry will be an added advantage
    Conversant with all Safaricom products and services and data propositions.
    Excellent written and verbal communication skills (articulate) coupled with good listening and critical reasoning skills.
    Proactive, confident, energetic.
    Strong sales and negotiation skills.
    Ability to work with others

    Additional Details
    As part of our recruitment process we will request the below documentation which will be required as soft copies at a later stage of the process.

    An updated CV with a confirmation of three referees- 2 must be professional and must have supervised you at some point, the other referee can be a colleague in the same professional field. If the referees are within the same organization that you are working with, you will need to confirm to us that it’s okay to contact them in writing (via email).
    This also includes all references within the Human Resources department.
    Scanned copy of certificate of good conduct from the CID (Less than 1 year old) – Applicable to Kenyans Only
    Scanned copy of certificate from Credit Reference Bureau (CRB) – Applicable to Kenyans Only
    Scanned copy of University Certificate
    Scanned copy of your National ID / Passport – Legal Form of Identification

    NB: The Vacancies are across all regions within the country

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