Responsibilities for the Head of PR Job
Develop a marketing communications plan including strategy, goals, budget and tactics
Coordinate all public relations activities
Manage media inquiries and interview requests
Monitor, analyze and communicate public relations results
Evaluate opportunities for partnerships, sponsorships and advertising on an on-going basis.
Build relationships with thought leaders to grow industry awareness
Maintain a keen understanding of industry trends affecting clients and make appropriate recommendations regarding communication strategy surrounding them
Attend strategy meetings and brainstorm on media buying initiatives and suggestions
Discuss projects with clients
Decide how best way to communicate message
Build relationships with media sales companies
Negotiate rates with media sales companies to obtain most competitive prices
Collect information about the kinds of audiences that can be reached by the different media and the approximate size of those audiences
Qualifications for the Head of PR Job
Degree / Diploma in Advertising, Communications, PR or a Business related field
3-5 years’ experience in a media firm
Good communication skills
Exceptional writing and editing skills Good reporting skills
Good presentation skills
Job Experience: Experience of 3 – 5 years
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Head of PR & Communication
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Sales Manager – Packaging Office Admin – Roofing Business Development Manager – Packaging Technical Support Specialist
Responsibilities for the Sales Manager Job
Determines annual unit and gross-profit plans by implementing marketing strategies; analyzing trends and results.
Establishes sales objectives by forecasting and developing annual sales quotas for regions and territories; projecting expected sales volume and profit for existing and new products.
Implements national sales programs by developing field sales action plans.
Maintains sales volume, product mix, and selling price by keeping current with supply and demand, changing trends, economic indicators, and competitors.
Establishes and adjusts selling prices by monitoring costs, competition, and supply and demand.
Completes national sales operational requirements by scheduling and assigning employees; following up on work results.
Maintains national sales staff by recruiting, selecting, orienting, and training employees.
Maintains national sales staff job results by counseling and disciplining employees; planning, monitoring, and appraising job results.
Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications; establishing personal networks; participating in professional societies.
Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.
Qualifications for the Sales Manager Job
Degree holder preferably in marketing/sales
3 to 5 years working experience in a similar position.
Proven success in sales
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Budget and Finance Officer
Vacancy Notice No: AFRO/16/FT687 Grade:NO-ADuration of contract:12 months renewableOrganization unit: AF_SSR AF South-East Sub-Region (AF_SSR) /AF_KEN Kenya (AF_KEN)
Objectives
Within Country Management Support Unit (CSU), to provide direct support and services to the WHO country Office, work plan management, financial and budgeting functions in accordance with WHO rules, regulations and policies.
Country Management Support Units (CSUs) have been established in the organisational structure to provide support for Managers and staff to fully assume their responsibilities in the GSM environment and to ensure compliance with organizational policies, procedures, rules and regulations on all administrative and financial matters and transactions in the context of an Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system.
Duties for the Budget and Finance Officer Job
Under the direct supervision of the Operations Officer, the incumbent as his/her principal assistant will perform the CSU functions as relates to programme planning, management and monitoring. The incumbent will have constant interaction with the Finance and Budgeting Management Team and Cluster Client Service within the Budget Centre(s) concerned, consult and interact with other team members within the Regional Office Management Support Unit (RSU), Inter-Country Support Units (ISU), Country Management Support Units (CSU), the Headquarters and the Global Service Center.
Budget and Financial Management
Participate in the development of the country office work plans;
Monitor and coordinate expenditures against award budgets, project funding, award distributions and PB allocations;
Identify and process necessary revisions to expenditures, award budgets and project funding;
Follow up on cancellation of encumbrances in relation to travel costs and procurement of goods and services (refer to accounting instruction 45);
Support in coordination of finance and program budget activities;
Assists in Task and Award mapping;
Support in verification of MOH budget requests in conformity to WHO Financial Rules & Regulations;
Assists in generating reports from the Global Management System; also prepares recurring reports as scheduled and special reports as required to facilitate financial implementation analysis;
Assists staff on various financial processes, controls and operations in the GSM environment in the areas of income and awards, and financial analysis and reporting;
Performs any other duties as may be assigned by the supervisor.
Achievement Activities Include: Contribute sound advice on work planning; integrate cluster budget plans and reporting requirements with corporate planning policies; coordinate budget and work plans with central administration support functions; ensure cluster compliance with all organizational requirements for budget and work planning submissions and reports.
With whom and for what purpose does the job require contacts?
Within unit/division – Operations Officer – To cover the end to end process and get guidance and/or support
Within Organization at duty station – Team members from the WCO, Managers and staff members – To cover the end to end process and get guidance and/or support
Within Organization outside duty station – RSUs, ISUs/CSUs
Global Service Centre – To cover the end to end process and get guidance and/or support collaboration and coordination
Outside the Organization – Banks, Suppliers
Budget and Finance Officer Job Qualifications
University Degree in Finance Management, Public Administration or Management with specialization in accounting, budgeting or finance.
Professional certification in accounting or finance, Masters in Finance or related, will be an advantage.
Technical expertise
Overall attitude at work
Producing results
Fostering integration and teamwork
Respecting and promoting individual and cultural differences
Communicating in a credible and effective way
Ensuring effective use of resources
Good knowledge of Results-Management framework and related business processes.
Knowledge of Oracle projects and Oracle Financials or similar ERP applications and systems.
Sound knowledge of project management principles and their application.
Ability to act independently and exercise sound judgment.
High level of organizational and analytical ability, combined with good writing and communications skills.
Proven ability to maintain and establish excellent interpersonal working relations and to work with competing priorities under pressure.
Excellent knowledge of Microsoft applications (e.g. Excel, Word, PowerPoint, etc.) with an emphasis on Excel or a similar workbook application. Proficiency in
Microsoft Excel is essential as well as experience operating the relevant WHO Global Management System (GSM) Modules.
5 years of working experience with 3 to 5 years of responsible work in finance, budgeting and/or accounting activities.
Experience within UN or other international or multinational organizations will be an advantage.
Languages:English
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Business Development Manager – FMCG Business Development Manager- SME Merchant Services Business Development Manager – Digital Media Services Business Development Manager
Role: This role is responsible for leading growth, developing and generating new business opportunities in FMCG sector.
Business Development Manager Job Duties and Responsibilities
Responsible for the overall partner relationship with the aim of driving sales activities, including revenue growth targets developing, generating new business opportunities
Develop FMCG Services and related services to prospective and existing customers, directly or via partners
Develop Distribution Services to drive recurrent transactional revenue
Package Distribution services for different vertical markets and product types
Collaborate with technical and product delivery teams to solution specific customer requirements
Identify best of breed global solutions that meet local market requirements
Meet and surpass Sales targets through sales forecasting, account strategy and planning.
Develop solution proposals and participate in the development, presentation and sales of a value proposition.
Negotiate pricing and contractual agreement to close the sale.
Monitor and report on market and competitor activities and provide relevant reports on the trends and information.
Qualifications for the Business Development Manager Job
Should have an intimate knowledge of our brands, their values, positioning, target consumers and how our solutions support their needs
Proven and demonstrable record of winning and closing new business sales deals with new non-existing clients and meeting set targets.
Experienced at managing end-to-end sales cycle at a corporate level i.e. lead generation, identifying real sales opportunities, lead presenter at client meetings, putting together detailed proposals, managing client negotiations and closing deals
Highly developed selling, customer relations and negotiation skills.
Strong experience selling at senior level with ability to generate and communicate unique value propositions.
Significant commercial negotiation experience with exceptional business and analytical skills
Deep knowledge and understating of the consultative sales process
Minimum 3 – 5 years required in a sales position, preferably within the technology or start-up industry
Bachelor’s degree required
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Advisory Deals- Transactions Senior Associate Senior Associate in Advisory -People & Change Manager/Senior Manager, Capital Markets and Accounting Advisory Services (CMAAS)
Essential responsibilities
To develop and demonstrate subject matter expertise in our service offerings and act as trusted advisor to our clients
To be responsible for delivery of client work
To undertake business development through contributing to preparation of expressions of interests, proposals and delivery on engagements in the BU’s pursuit, preparation of proposals in response to Requests for proposals (RFPs) issued at the bidding phase and leading PwC teams on putting together proposals from the network
To develop, coach and mentor other staff
To participate in the firm’s activities
To actively work with other lines of service to grow the business
Required Experience
3-5 years’ experience including in business valuations or financial/commercial due diligence in the context of a transaction.
Willingness to travel and operate at a regional level
Experience managing a team of analysts
Demonstrated knowledge and skills
Excellent team leadership, interpersonal and collaboration skills
Strong analytical skills with attention to detail and problem solving skills
Strong report writing skills and communication skills
First class or upper second class degree in Business Administration, Finance, Economics or related degree from a recognized institution.
ACCA, CPA (K) or CFA qualification
A post graduate or relevant professional qualification in the relevant field is preferred but not essential
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GIS Analyst
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
The GIS Analyst supports The Nature Conservancy’s Africa Program at all levels from basic cartography and data creation/management to complex spatial analysis. S/he will work closely with and report to Smart Growth Director in the Africa Program. The position requires experience and/or a willingness to learn central concepts related to the conservation of terrestrial, freshwater and marine ecosystems, as well as climate change. It requires strong problem solving skills and a creative attitude towards answering difficult spatial questions over broad geographies.
S/he will manage a centralized geospatial database, including developing and maintaining all documentation for data acquisition and data management. S/he will perform data analysis; design and produce advanced complex queries and professional reports, process spatial and other relational data sets derived from cartographic and tabular source material, provide hardware and software support, produce maps and other graphic products, and write reports. S/he will also participate in conservation planning at various levels.
RESPONSIBILITIES AND SCOPE
Geospatial data analysis and management: Acquire and manage large spatial datasets for all projects while evaluating data quality and value. Identify and fill data gaps through a) publically available sources, b) developing partnerships or c) creating the geospatial data themselves. Conduct landscape analyses to assess ecological integrity and identify potential priority sites using standard spatial analysis and modeling tools. Integrate spatial data with field surveys to document ecological systems in project areas using standard methods and techniques. Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail are essential.
Cartographic and information requests: Produce professional-quality cartographic products and spatial data to support program staff and partners; provide interpretation as needed.
Innovation: Participate in the ongoing development of new tools, methods, processes, and techniques that improve conservation action in The Nature Conservancy’s conservation priority areas and thematic opportunities.
Communications: Communicate the role of The Nature Conservancy in the conservation of lands and water, and explain the utility of science-based conservation to partners. In collaboration with the Conservation Director and Africa TNC Program Managers, communicate regularly with key project partners and others to maintain strong partnerships and facilitate effective conservation.
Coordination: Serve as the point person for the GIS team and local partners with regard to the software licensing, training and other organizational-wide opportunities.
Capacity building: Improve staff and partners’ basic knowledge of maps, spatial data and analysis. Develop relationships with local universities and organizations to train and develop GIS professionals with expertise in conservation GIS science.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Master’s degree and 3 years, or a Bachelor’s and 5years related experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience. Background must include experience with geospatial software, as related to responsibilities described above.
Experience in designing and maintaining a spatial database to meet organizational needs.
Demonstrated experience developing and implementing multiple, complex projects in an unstructured environment, setting realistic deadlines and managing timeframes.
Experience training individuals and groups.
Experience working with ESRI ArcGIS and the Microsoft Office software package.
Experience interpreting image analysis, complex spatial analysis, data modeling and landscape scenario analysis.
Communicating clearly via written and spoken means in English. Knowledge of Swahili is desirable.
Ability to produce professional-quality cartographic products.
PREFERRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & EXPERIENCE
Graduate degree in biological, ecology, geography, or information sciences with over five years of relevant professional experience. Background must include extensive experience with geospatial software, as related to responsibilities described above, with education or experience in ecology and/or conservation science.
Experience with Google Earth Engine.
Knowledge of web mapping and ArcGIS Online.
Familiarity with spatial modelling and statistical tools, such as InVEST, R, SWAT, Marxan, etc.
Ability to work effectively with others under pressure and tight deadlines. Capable of working independently to complete projects.
Excellent graphical communication skills. Ability to write technical reports utilizing available resources.
Willingness to travel throughout the project areas such as those in Kenya, Tanzania, Zambia, Namibia, Seychelles, South Africa, and Gabon.
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Principal Technology Account Manager
Purpose:The Principle Technical Account Manager (TAM) plans, manages and reviews the delivery of support services that drive outcomes aligned to customer’s IT and business goals. The TAM is also an escalation point, ensuring the customer receives a world class support experience. PTAMs partner with other roles/TAMs in WECA to grow the Services business, also to ensure customer success in the acquisition, implementation, and usage/consumption of Microsoft’s cloud services, with implementation being the specific accountability of the TAM. The TAM develops and expands strategic customer relationships to grow the Services business and drive larger impact for the customer.Key responsibilities:
Align services around people, process and technology
Drive improvement through delivery of goal aligned services.
Lead activities that accelerate the customers’ deployment of cloud services.
Ensure clear customer understanding of services available, and value delivered
Act as an escalation point for critical service incidents
Identify opportunities for renewing and expanded Premier or MCS services
Use customer satisfaction results to drive service improvement
Experiences Required: Key Experiences, Skills and Knowledge:
Confidence
Cross-Boundary Collaboration
Interpersonal Awareness
Impact and Influence
Analytical Problem Solving
Building Customer/Partner Relationships
Product & Technology Expertise
Project Management
Strategic Insight
Value Selling
Years Experience: 3-5, primarily in a client-facing role
Education:
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Technical Site Agent Structural Engineer
Key Responsibilities for the Technical Site Agents Job
The Technical Site Agent will work with foremen, employees, administrative support, and key personnel to ensure project activity is within budgeted and operational standards
Audit progress of on-going projects; keep upper-level management informed of project status and any special concerns
Ensure that the project is built to client drawings & specifications
Review and administer short and medium range operational plans, goals, objectives, policies, and operating procedures; monitor and evaluate project effectiveness; assist to effect changes required for improvement
Represent the company at site meetings, business meetings and with suppliers
Inspect job sites to ensure conformance of sub-contractors and site employees to establish worksite policies and practices
Assist with developing and managing project operating budgets and provide fiscal direction to the unit
Ensure compliance with corporate policies and mandates of local, provincial, and federal agencies
Ensure safety and quality assurance programs are observed
Maintain detailed activity records and prepare activity reports
Have an understanding of road construction methods, scheduling and blueprint reading
Assist with maintaining the construction schedule and work efficiency over the course of the entire duration of the project
Technical Site Agent Job Qualifications
A Diploma in Civil Engineering
3 – 5 years work experience in road construction and maintenance
Should be a registered Technician with the Engineers Registration Board
Sound supervisory experience on a road construction site
Experience in heavy equipment operation
Strong leadership skills
Ability to read and understand road construction documents
Strong computer skills, to include MS Office Suite and scheduling software
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Senior Finance Manager – REGAL-IR Technical Advisor – Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR)
PROJECT SUMMARY
Resilience and Economic Growth in Arid Lands-Improving Resilience (REGAL-IR) is a 5-year program sponsored by USAID/Kenya and Feed the Future (Ftf) to reduce hunger and poverty, increase social stability and build strong foundations for economic growth amongst pastoralists and transitioning pastoralists in Kenya’s arid and semi-arid lands (ASALs). The program is designed to empower communities to take charge of their development and to strengthen their capacity to select, design, implement and monitor activities toward increasing their social, economic, and environmental resilience to natural and human-induced shocks.
REGAL-IR is led by Adeso and is implemented by a consortium of partners. An intensive community engagement process – Participatory Learning, Planning and Action (PLPA) – guides program implementation in six thematic areas including diversifying livelihoods, improving value chain inclusiveness, natural resource management, conflict management and mitigation, disaster risk reduction, and improving nutrition. REGAL-IR is based in Nairobi and implements projects in Isiolo, Garissa, Wajir, Marsabit, and Turkana Counties.
POSITION PURPOSE
Provide finance oversight and implementation of the REGAL-IR program.
Supervise the Program Accountant (1) and line manage Field Accounts Assistants (5).
Advise the Chief of Party (COP) on project finance and operational matters.
POSITION SUMMARY
The Senior Finance Manager, REGAL-IR will be a full-time member of the REGAL-IR Leadership Team, working with the Adeso team in HQ, and the REGAL-IR field sites. The post holder will develop and implement finance systems, protocols and tools for all finance, and administrative functions applicable to the project HQ in Nairobi and field offices in the project counties. The Senior Finance Manager, REGAL-IR will be in charge of finance policies, procedures, and ensuring compliance with USAID rules and regulations in these areas. He / She will liaise with Finance and Operations Managers at Adeso HQ to ensure compliance with Adeso policies and regulations and to ensure smooth functionality of finance.
SPECIFIC ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Planning
• Plan and implement financial policies and systems ensuring consistency, accountability, transparency, viability and integrity in accordance with Adeso and USAID accounting principles.
• Ensure financial accounting records, monitoring, and internal controls.
• Ensure budget implementation, controls and reporting including forecasts, projections, accruals, funds requests, regular and ad hoc financial reports, variance analyses, and reconciliations.
• Manage audits of REGAL-IR including consortium partners.
Financial Management
• Planning and coordinating the activities of the REGAL-IR Finance unit by ensuring that the unit has adequate resources to effectively undertake its activities.
• Providing leadership to all field accounts assistants in the REGAL-IR project sites in regards to carrying out their daily tasks in an effective and efficient manner as per Adeso policies and procedures and USAID requirements.
• Coordinate the preparation and monitoring of budgets for all projects/program as per Adeso and Donor formats, on monthly, quarterly and annual basis.
• Ensure provision of timely and sound financial reports to the management, donor and other stakeholders on monthly, quarterly and annual basis.
• Represent REGAL-IR in various forums and be able to proficiently report on REGAL-IR activities effectively.
• Instituting organizational financial policies and procedures with the approval of the Chief of Party, identifying where there are gaps and ensuring compliance to the said policies.
• Responsible for all financial issues and correspondence on financial matters with partners, donors and government agencies.
Business Reporting and Donor Management
• Prepare annual operations plan for the REGAL-IR Program.
• Review, revise, update financial operations policies and procedures as and when required
• Supervise budgeting and program planning of REGAL-IR project partners.
• Manage the overall program cash flow.
• Oversees and manages the annual auditing process and liaises regularly with auditors (internal and external), donors and government agencies.
Compliance and Implementation of Policies and Procedures
• Ensure Financial Management in accordance with Adeso and USAID rules and regulations, including strategic management of objectives, resources, and risk.
• Ensure regular financial monitoring in the field /project sub offices are undertaken and any findings and recommendations are implemented in good time.
• Ensure the REGAL-IR is in compliance with statutory laws and legislations.
• Ensure full compliance with internal policies, donor regulations and budget restrictions on all projects.
• Oversee the performance management of all finance staff and undertake annual performance review of finance officers.
Capacity Building
• Provide orientation and training to the all managers in the program on cost- effective management and Adeso’s financial policies and procedures.
• Ensure Identification of any capacity gaps and ensure any capacity building needs in the finance team are identified.
• Ensure the planning and implementation of capacity building activities for REGAL-IR finance staff and partners on timely and efficient manner.
• Mentor and develop REGAL-IR finance team and ensure staff develop competencies in the key functional areas.
SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS
Essential:
• Bachelor’s degree in accounting from a reputable university. An advanced degree will be an added advantage
• Professional qualifications – ACCA, CPA or CIMA
• Minimum of 5 years work experience (with at least 3 years at Finance Manager Level) in a reputable large International NGO or donor organization involved in grant making.
• Substantial experience in managing USAID funds and ensuring compliance with USAID/US Government funding requirements.
• Ability and skills to establish compliance systems, present, discuss and supervise compliance with grants monitoring protocols with team members of varying levels.
• Strong understanding of risks, related relevant controls and effective mitigation of these; primarily in the overall grant cycle including program, financial and procurement cycles.
• High level skills in written Standard English and ability to transform documents and reports developed by program staff into disseminable standard documents.
• Demonstrated ability to develop and maintain effective project files for accountability and audit purposes
Desirable:
· Experience of working in a HQ or large regional office setting.
• Ability to work as a team with program staff at all levels without holding any direct line management authority
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Senior Analyst
Purpose of the role: Based in the Nairobi office, the Senior Analyst will research and produce reports on security, political, legal, governance, human rights and social issues related to Kenya and/or the region.
Specific responsibilities:
Conducts extensive field research into prevailing issues of Kenya and/or its region;
Provides written analyses on the key issues;
Prepares detailed reports, briefing papers and derivative products (op-eds, commentaries, short notes) setting out relevant research findings and policy recommendations in concise and clear fashion;
Proposes policy initiatives for governmental, intergovernmental, political, and non-governmental stakeholders to address the underlying issues;
Advocates, both locally, nationally and internationally, when appropriate, and represents Crisis Group at events, meetings and in media interviews;
Provide general support to the Project and/or Program Director with respect to current and future Crisis Groups activities and projects in the region.
Candidates who wish to be considered for the role should apply before 10 November 2016.
Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in international relations, political science, journalism, sociology or equivalent through experience. Masters degree an asset;
Three to five years professional experience in government, academia, international organisations, NGOs or journalism.
Proven excellent writing skills and the ability to formulate well-targeted policy recommendations.
Strong research and analytical skills and ability to propose policy interventions;
Extensive knowledge of key issues in the region;
Expertise covering governance issues, security sector reforms and institution building;
A proven strong network of governmental and non-governmental officials, media and civil society in the country and region;
Experience in political analysis and conflict prevention;
Fluency in English; knowledge of local languages advantageous.
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, including good public presentation skills, and a very strong capacity for effective teamwork.
Ability to work independently in a fast-paced and often demanding environment.