Jobs Kenya

Job Experience: Experience of 3 – 5 years

  • Assistant Media Manager

    Assistant Media Manager

    MAIN JOB PURPOSE:The Assistant Media Manager assumes ultimately, responsibility for the development and execution of the Media strategies within East Africa and in the context of all Unilever’s categories. The role includes active leadership, dynamic management and operational involvement in the Media value chain and acting as a strategic business partner to various senior stakeholders.JOB SUMMARY

    Develop and execute an environment-relevant Media strategy in specified market/s that actively helps deliver on the country and category ambitions and objectives.
    Manage and oversee day-to-day and operational relationships with our Media agency and Digital agency partners as well as Media Owners and Publishers where required.
    Act and be regarded as the ‘Subject Matter Expert’ and ‘Trusted Advisor’ working closely and in ongoing consultation with various country and category marketing teams as well as regional and global media teams; and organisational leadership.
    Consistently drive the development and execution of channel ideas, furthering brand engagement with consumers in highly relevant, effective, cost-effective ways.
    Actively engage, lead and leverage our internal and external partners and stakeholders to foster a culture of agility and hyper-responsiveness in developing media/channel strategies that deliver brand, category and business growth.
    Support development of brand engagement ideas, specifically provide and use local country consumer / media insights. Integrate and execute these brand ideas across communication platforms.
    Lead our ongoing focus on delivering Effectiveness and Efficiency by consistently evaluating / measuring the effectiveness of media investment and optimising the brand communication / engagement / conversation based on insights from data analytics, with an emphasis on “real time” campaign management.

    KEY REQUIREMENTS

    Relevant Tertiary Qualification, i.e. Bachelors’ Degree
    3 – 5 years of relevant experience (Media Agency or Marketing role in a Medium to Large corporate environment)
    A strong technical understanding of Media Strategy, Planning and Buying Processes (Traditional Media specifically. Digital Media planning and execution experience is advantageous)
    Digital Media and Marketing Understanding and Capability
    Media Value Chain Management
    Budget-setting and management (including ‘trade-offs’, ‘sacrifices’ and consequence analysis and ‘alternatives-design’)
    Deep Brand and Consumer understanding
    Data interpretation leading to actionable insights
    Stakeholder management and consultation (internal / external & at all levels)

  • Senior Officer CVM Campaign

    Senior Officer CVM Campaign

    We are pleased to announce the following vacancy in the Consumer Value Management Department within the Consumer Business Unit Division. In keeping with our current business needs, we are looking for a person who meets the criteria indicated below.
    Brief Description
    Reporting to the Senior Manager- – Campaign Management & Capabilities, the role holder will be responsible for driving the CVM (Customer Value Management) strategy though management and execution of Safaricom’s One to One customer marketing efforts, innovating and implementing campaign management tools and ensuring extraction of business benefits from the campaign management capabilities.
    Job Responsibilities

    Timely design, scheduling, planning and execution of BTL marketing campaigns;
    Assume responsibility for accurate campaign configuration to ensure maximum benefit;
    Be accountable for all campaign outcomes and should regularly communicate these outcomes with key stakeholders;
    Ensure adherence to customer contact strategies and
    Ensure campaign program outcomes can be tracked and accountable for correct configuration of campaign tracking mechanisms.

    Requirements

    Degree in Business, Statistics, Finance, IT or Computer Science;
    Deep understanding of Telco billing, data mining and reporting and campaign management tools like NEON, UNICA Campaign, OBIEE, PL SQL, OBIEE, Tableau etc;
    Very strong focus on Customer insights and proven ability to combine numbers and analytics to understand, predict and influence customer behavior;
    At least 3 to 5 years Telco experience, with at least 2-3 years running Below The Line marketing actions and campaigns in a Telco environment;
    Strong awareness of market trends, competitive impacts and market opportunities;
    Achievement oriented, innovative and creative;
    Strong interpersonal, people and communication skills;
    Highly organized, conscientious and detail oriented and
    A high flair for numbers is a must.

  • Project Coordinator-Supply Unit

    Project Coordinator-Supply Unit

    DESCRIPTION
    YOU’LL CONTRIBUTE TO ENDING WORLD HUNGER BY . . .
    leading the agency to manage supply chain under a DFID funder consortium, BRCiS (Building Resilient Communities in Somalia). The Project is also responsible to lead this supply project.
    This position will be based in Kenya with frequent travel to Somalia.
    REQUIREMENTS
    KEY ACTIVITIES IN YOUR ROLE WILL INCLUDE:

    Establish and ensure fluid and regular communication and coordination with all relevant sector stakeholders both in Nairobi as well as within Somalia.
    Maintain close coordination with AAH International procurement section.
    Establish close coordination with the existing, Nairobi-based Nutrition Cluster for Somalia, in close coordination with the Consortium Management Unit.
    Together with consortium partners, lead the continuous identification of supply gaps and bottlenecks in country and establish a common strategy to address them.
    Compile and submit timely reports.
    Together with consortium partners, identify core advocacy concerns around supply and contribute key messages to the broader advocacy initiatives of the BRCiS, the consortium Lead Agency, donors and other relevant actors.

    DOES THIS DESCRIPTION FIT YOU?

    You have at least 5 years professional experience in humanitarian logistics, incl. land, shipping or air transport and logistics/transport operations.
    You have at least 3 years experience in Project Management.
    You have demonstrated professional experience working in a fast paced and complex humanitarian emergency contexts.
    You have a high level of Integrity and Transparency.
    You have knowledge of working in a consortium model.
    You are highly organized & pay attention to small details. You take pride in planning not just the best case scenario but also for multiple contingencies.
    You have experience in emergency response.
    You have strong organization and management skills combined with the ability to coordinate a diverse range of people and responsibilities.
    You have the ability to organize and prioritize workload, using initiative when appropriate and demonstrate good judgement.
    You possess strong analytical, communication, interpersonal and negotiation skills.
    You have effective multi-tasking skills with ability to coordinate and handle pressure/ stress well.
    You are flexible, able to live and work in a stressful and insecure environment.
    Previous experience in Somalia desirable.

    BENEFITS
    Action Against Hunger values its employees and offers a comprehensive remuneration and benefits package. These include but are not limited to: –

    Health Insurance
    R&R Breaks
    Paid annual leave (vacation)
    Training opportunities
    Child allowance

    For an all-inclusive list of benefits check the Action Against Hunger Website

  • Data Entry Clerk Research Assistant Supervisors Research Assistant

    Data Entry Clerk Research Assistant Supervisors Research Assistant

    Afya Uzazi Program is looking for individuals to support entry of data collected from routine registration of pregnant women and conduct double entry of MOH data from facilities across 6 sub-counties in Nakuru and Baringo sub-counties. This exercise will be conducted for four days in each month within Afya Uzazi Program office in Nakuru.
    Temporary Data Entry Scope of Work

    Review and sort paper-based data collected forms
    Transfer data from paper formats into computer files using DHIS2 database system and other softwares
    Conduct data validation at the end of each day
    Retrieve data from the database as will be requested by the supervisor
    Maintain data entry requirements by following program techniques and procedures
    Protect confidentiality and security of the data
    Observe and adhere to FHI 360 Code of Ethics
    Any other duties as may be required by the supervisor

    Reports to
    Technical Officer – Data Management and Management Information Systems
    Requirements

    Proven experience in undertaking data entry for international NGOs
    Experience in utilizing DHIS 2, Epi info, Epi-data or SPSS for data entry
    Good command of English language – both oral and written
    Be able to work with professionalism and minimal supervision
    Good attention to detail and accuracy in data entry
    Basic skills in data analysis using Ms Excel, SPSS, STATA, SAS
    A Diploma holder with 3-5 years of relevant post-graduation experience; or a Degree holder with 1-3 years of relevant experience.

    This job description summarizes the main duties of the job. It neither prescribes nor restricts the exact tasks that may be assigned to carry out these duties. This document should not be construed in any way to represent a contract of employment. Management reserves the right to review and revise this document at any time.FHI 360 fosters the strength and health of its workforce through a competitive benefits package, professional development and policies and programs that support healthy work/life balance. Join our global workforce to make a positive difference for others — and yourself.

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  • Lab & Operations Manager

    Lab & Operations Manager

    Job Description
    Lab and Operations Manager is responsible for the overall performance of the lab, implementation of the process and controls, achievement of targets & KPIs, preventive maintenance of the equipment, technical training of the lab staff, inventory management and controls as well as any specific objectives given by the management. This position will report to the Managing Director of Essilor for East Africa region.
    Responsibilities:

    Handle full spectrum of lab functions/production i.e. Surfacing, Coatings, Glazing, QC.
    Responsible for timely delivery of jobs in terms of the agreed turnaround time.
    Set process flows and ensure adherence.
    Achievement of daily, weekly and monthly KPIs and targets.
    Responsible for timely and correctly ordering of all Inventories of lenses, consumables, final packaging materials to ensure continuous availability.
    Ensure preventive maintenance of all the lab equipment in terms of the servicing and maintenance schedules provided by the supplier or technical teams.
    Set up periodic training of technical staff for them to understand the process and to keep abreast with new technology and products.
    Assist sales and CS team to understand to understand technical aspects in ordering and specifications required to ensure inflow of correct orders in the lab.

    Requirements:

    Bachelors Degree or Diploma engineering or related fields.
    Min 3-5 year’s relevant experience in an Optical Surfacing Lab.
    Excellent strategic planning skills and able to interact with all levels.
    Good MS Office skills particularly strong capabilities in MS Excel.
    Able to work independently and highly meticulous.
    Strong analytical skills with ability to support and interact at all levels of organization.
    Fluent in English both written and spoken.

    KPIs

    Timely and Quality delivery on daily output of jobs
    Monthly reports on volumes, operations and yields.
    Yields to be in line with Essilor standards
    Minimizing breakdowns and operational efficiency by periodic maintenance of lab equipment and ancillary machines.
    Monthly closing Binder with Signed off BS Reconciliations

  • Design Researcher

    Design Researcher

    IDEO.org Nairobi has an opportunity for an experienced Design Researcher who’s curious, inquisitive, and adept at uncovering human needs and translating them into opportunities for design. As part of a multidisciplinary design team, you’ll be responsible for planning and conducting qualitative research with diverse communities, and then helping to develop solutions to the needs you discover.
    Great design researchers come from a number of diverse backgrounds—like anthropology, journalism or psychology. The most important qualification is that you have professional experience connecting deeply with a variety of people, crafting interview questions, and translating what you learn into clear lessons, strategies, and action plans.
    You will:

    Build empathy for the people we’re designing for through first-hand conversations, leading your team through fieldwork to explore how people behave—their challenges and aspirations
    Create research plans, identify the right questions to ask, and collaborate with other designers to find creative ways to answer them
    Ensure that our research follows IDEO.org’s and our partners’ ethical guidelines at every step of the process and make sure that all research activities are performed with utmost respect for participants
    Explore analogous experiences in other fields as design inspiration, bringing diverse perspectives to each project
    Employ a variety of traditional and non-traditional research methods, including interviews in people’s homes and on the streets, shadowing participants, participatory observations, expert interviews, and even putting yourself in the shoes of the people you’re designing with by trying out how it feels to perform an activity or experience a situation the way they do.
    Lead the analysis of data collected in the field (a process we call synthesis). This will include debriefing and discuss user feedback with your teams—collaborating to turn research into potential directions for design.
    Share compelling stories from the field to inspire teams and our partner organizations, paving the way for smart and passionate design.
    Clearly communicate complex concepts to a variety of audiences
    Contribute to IDEO.org culture.

    Relevant experience and mindset:

    You can demonstrate a strong portfolio of professional work and, articulate the choices you made throughout a project
    You have 3-5 years of relevant work experience.
    You’re passionately curious, attuned to human behavior, and comfortable operating in any environment—from an informal settlement like Kibera to the national Ministry of Health.
    You’re excited about rooting great design in human needs, motivations, and behaviors
    You have demonstrated experience planning and leading research activities, such as interviews, group sessions, and observations.
    You can add a unique perspective to your research and to our teams, such as writing & storytelling, strategic thinking, or business design.
    You’re able to work in diverse work cultures and comfortable with non-hierarchical organizations.
    You’re able to switch seamlessly between self-directed independent work and highly collaborative teamwork.

  • Regional Project Manager Cholera/MNCH

    Regional Project Manager Cholera/MNCH

    Job Details
    The regional project manager cholera/MNCH is responsible for managing the Cholera/MNCH project covering Kenya, Somalia, Burundi and South Sudan, in close collaboration with the Country managers and relevant Regional advisors. This includes project management and accountability support to National Societies (NSs); annual planning, regular monitoring, and follow up and prioritizing of resources within the portfolio. The regional project manager will be responsible for NorCross’ Kenya project portfolio, that consist of the Cholera program and support of a hospital in Dadaab refugee camp and will manage the relationship and partnership with Kenya Red Cross under the supervision of the Deputy regional representative. The regional project manager manages and performs key tasks, with an emphasis on optimal performance, timely action, results focus, and proactive systems development to assist the National Societies’ Cholera/MNCH projects, supported by the Norwegian Red Cross.
    Main responsibilities:

    Support the NSs in all aspects of the annual planning and budgeting, monitoring, implementation and reporting, working closely with the NSs focal points and project teams, the NorCross Country managers and relevant NorCross regional advisors.
    Support in monitoring and evaluations, particularly assisting in building an evidence base and measuring the effectiveness and impact of Cholera/MNCH programming.
    Provide technical assistance and quality control to the overall project.
    Monitor trends in cholera epidemics and outbreaks in each country, maintaining up to date profiles of each country.
    Coordinate collective planning within the NorCross project team (Country managers and technical advisors) through a common Plan of Action and regular team meetings.
    Monitor the budgets against financial reports from NSs.
    Support procurement processes, to be in line with NorCross requirements.
    Ensure optimal risk management is performed to reduce exposure and protect the integrity of the National Society and NorCross, as humanitarian organizations.
    Work with IFRC cholera coordinator in Africa region, to maximize NorCross role in cholera preparedness and response, and prioritize use of available NorCross resources, within and outside NorCross core partner countries.
    Provide timely reporting including monthly updates on activities and an overall financial analysis. Provide quarterly and annual reports on progress and effect/impact of the projects.
    Ensure effective working relationships with the counterparts in National Societies.
    Ensure effective working relationships with other partners in country, to avoid duplication of efforts, and to align NorCross support with other similar projects.
    Ensure Do No Harm approaches are considered in emergency operations in terms of risk management.
    Ensure coherence with other relevant policies such as gender and diversity, and fraud and corruption, and work in line with the Norcross partnership approach in each country.
    Ensure updates and feedback to Norcross regional office and National office, providing opportunities for sharing of lesson learnt within the organisation.
    Provide relevant communication and fundraising material as required

    Formal Requirements:

    Master’s degree in Public health.
    Minimum 5 years relevant field experience is required.
    Minimum 3 years of experience in operational and financial management.
    Basic delegates training course/IMPACT, or equivalent Red Cross knowledge.
    Experience of working in an International organization.
    Proven experience in Emergency response management.

    Skills and Knowledge:

    Basic to intermediate knowledge of Red Cross & Red Crescent Movement is an asset.
    Advanced knowledge of humanitarian field work including in protracted crisis.
    Advanced knowledge of project management.
    Programmatic experience in cholera preparedness and response, and Public Health/MNCH programming.
    Familiar with and knowledge of CBS (Community Based Surveillance).
    Ability to work in partnerships with NSs and counterparts employing distance management processes of support.
    Intermediate knowledge of relevant IT tools and systems.

    Language skills:
    Fluent written and oral skills in English, knowledge of French is an asset.
    We offer:

    Salary/benefits according to the Norwegian Red Cross’ salary system and relevant qualifications.
    A meaningful job in the world’s largest humanitarian organization.
    Valuable field experience.
    Contract period: 12 months with possibility of extension.
    Family posting: No
    Position involves strong field presence so great mobility and travel is required.

  • Senior Program Coordinator, Kumekucha Project Officer, Kumekucha

    Senior Program Coordinator, Kumekucha Project Officer, Kumekucha

    The Kumekucha program is a community-led social cohesion program that focuses on the transformative power of what is often overlooked — the courage and grace of ordinary people; the communal impulse to be whole again; the will to move past the ravages of violence; and the cultural wealth of traditions and practices of reconciliation. The recent elections have shown that the social divisions within Kenya at both national and community levels are deep. The Kumekucha program s the type of programming that can begin to reweave social connections and begin to rebuild trust and confidence between individuals but also more importantly between groups, communities and even institutions.
    Two positions available, one focusing on the Kenya coast and the other focusing on a community in Nairobi.

    Objective 1: Support Project Officer, Community Coordinators (CCs) and Community Facilitators (CFs) to carry out activities and introduce the Kumekucha program to project stakeholders, in line with program targets and milestones

    Key activities & responsibilities to achieve this objective:

    Understand project targets and milestones for the program
    Understand project targets for the CCs
    Understand project targets for the CFs
    Convey targets in easy to understand format to each CC and CF
    Regularly visit, coach, spot check and give feedback to each CC about activities carried out and progress against targets
    Serve as Line Manager for Project Officer(s), as appropriate
    Facilitate field team performance reviews – directly conducting 360 performance reviews for Program Officers and Community Coordinators
    Participate in recruitment panel for Project Officer(s), Community Coordinators, and Community Facilitators
    Facilitate strong staff and volunteer morale, support for self-care and positive working environment in area of operation
    Objective 2: Select, train and supervise Community Coordinators and Community Facilitators to be self-supporting and to follow the Kumekucha social healing approach (, inclusive, small packs, multi-technology)

    Key activities & responsibilities to achieve this objective:
    In coordination with Program Coordinator and Regional Coordinator, have input into the development of business models that apply to VBAs’ activities (profit-making)
    Together with the Program and Regional Coordinators, organize and supervise program trainings for CCs and CFs and other stakeholders
    Track and report on the implementation of Kumekucha models by CCs, the success of CFs, and any challenges or barriers that may arise that limit or prevent their success
    Act as a linkage and “hub” between CCs and GSN – as a trustworthy contact person who can manage the development and expansion of successful community partnerships
    Maintain active relationship with national, county and local government officials, as required (

    Objective 3: Tracking and reporting on Kumekucha activities and results/impact

    Key activities & responsibilities to achieve this objective:

    Understand and train CCs and CFs on the use of the ONA reporting forms and procedures
    Maintain own tracking records using the tools in the Senior Coordinator Management Binder

    schedule of own activities (monthly workplan)
    schedule of field visits
    checklist for field visits
    monthly checklist
    up to date CC and CF contact list
    current targets (seasonal plan) for own network

    Submit monthly reports on Kumekucha activities (summarized) to the Director of Program and Admin on time, following up on any gaps (CCs who have not reported)
    Respond to requests and instruction from Director of Program and Admin, and GSN office staff or management, for provision of reports, data or other information or records of network activities
    Maintain records of trainings of CCs and CFs, and any other activities undertaken in the network
    Cooperate with and actively engage with Project Officers from GSN to get up to date performance feedback from their spot-checking activities

    QUALIFICATIONS

    Post-secondary education in development studies, international relations, Psychology, Social Work, Conflict Transformation/Peacestudies, or related field.
    3-5 years work experience in peacebuilding, and/or trauma-healing.
    2-4 years management experience in complex security environment.
    Demonstrated experience working with state authorities, negotiation and mediation.
    Demonstrated ability to work and solve problems independently and effectively in remote, highly challenging locations.
    Demonstrated ability to analyze conflict, security and political contexts.
    Excellent spoken and written English and Kiswahili.

    SKILLS & EXPERIENCE
    ESSENTIAL

    Understanding of social healing and trauma-informed approaches at the community level
    Excellent people and communication skills
    Respect for local communities a sincere desire to help them in a healing process
    Organized, able to track own activities and those of others
    Honest, hard working and dedicated
    Interested in supporting staff self-care and wellness

    PREFERRED

    Technical peacebuilding and/or trauma-informed skills (various areas may be relevant and useful)
    Experience in teaching and/or training

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