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Job Experience: Experience of 8 years

  • Category Planning and Activation Manager

    Category Planning and Activation Manager

    Knowledge: including education, qualifications and training
    • A relevant Commercial Degree or Diploma or equivalent is required.   
    • Professional training in Sales & Marketing  
     
    Skills/Leadership Competencies• Accountability – for delivering stretching business results and establishing solutions to challenges experienced  
    • Drive: Aggressive pursuit for goals, energetic, self-reliant and relentless passion for excellence.   
    • Collaboration: Work across regions, network with other functions and adapt to diverse cultures to enable sustainable delivery of business goals.  
    • Influence: Able to present ideas and facts clearly to achieve consensus and enlist support to the desired direction of interest.  
    • Communication: able to articulate position clearly and confidently in both verbal and written to gain full understanding of the target audience.  
    • Mobility: Positively embrace the challenges of travelling to other markets within and outside Africa and be prepared for periodic work programs away from home.  
    Experience • At least 8 years working experience in Sales in a Fast Moving Consumer Goods Industry, Shopper Marketing Activation strategies. Must have a proven track record of landing and executing trade /customer marketing plans leveraging experience gleaned in field sales execution, ability to collate channel, competitor, market and category insight that guide Marketing team in designing Brand plans that will ensured success and sustained growth of NPD and current business portfolio Required X Preferred 
    • Drive and demonstrated ability to stretching goals  as well as ability to work and leverage cross functional teams   
    Languages • English – Required  
    • Swahili – National language in Kenya – Required

  • Financial Controller Senior Accountant HR & Administration Manager Social Media Executive – PR

    Financial Controller Senior Accountant HR & Administration Manager Social Media Executive – PR

    Responsibilities for the Financial Controller Job
    Manage all company finances and operations including Billing, Cost Accounting, Inventory Accounting and Revenue Recognition
    Manage the Kenya and regional Finance teams
    Coordinate and direct the preparation of the budget and financial forecasts and report variances
    Coordinate the preparation of regulatory reporting and ensure proper accounting for the company
    Support month-end and year-end close process
    Ensure quality control over financial transactions and financial reporting
    Develop and document business processes and accounting policies to maintain and strengthen client satisfaction and ensure supplier invoices are approved and processed as per finance procedures
    Responsible for ensuring all tax and other statutory obligations are filed and relevant payments made before deadline dates to ensure penalties do not accrue
    Preparation of annual budget and periodic measure of actual performance
    Complete oversight of the Regional Company Finances
    Responsible for ensuring systems, controls and procedures are followed within the finance department, and implementation of new effective systems
    Planning, Budgeting and analyzing transactions
    Handle Payroll
    Developing and implementing new measures to ensure cost cutting
    Oversee management report preparation and relevant reconciliations and present them to the management by due dates
    In charge of external and internal annual audits to ensure timely provision of audited accounts
    In charge of security matters of the agency and company asset custody
    Overall responsibility of motor vehicle usage and logistics
    Tax planning
    Creation and updating of strategic financial plan in line with company strategy
    Additional Financial Manager duties as necessary
    Requirements Proven working experience as a Financial Controller
    8 years of Finance experience in a managerial level
    Degree in Finance and/Accounting
    CPAK
    Thorough knowledge of accounting principles and procedures
    Ability to work under pressure with minimal supervision
    Knowledge and experience in the use of ERP
    Experience with creating financial statements
    Experience with general ledger functions and the month-end/year end close process
    Excellent accounting software user and administration skills
    Good presentation skills
    Strong personality
    Good team player
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  • Chief HIV/AIDS Health Specialist (RMNCH) Senior Human Resources Assistant Resource Mobilization Officer (Kenya Nationals only) Coordinator (Polio and Health C4D) Social Policy Specialist (Social Protection, Inclusion and Gender)

    Chief HIV/AIDS Health Specialist (RMNCH) Senior Human Resources Assistant Resource Mobilization Officer (Kenya Nationals only) Coordinator (Polio and Health C4D) Social Policy Specialist (Social Protection, Inclusion and Gender)

    Purpose of the Position
    Under the overall guidance of the Deputy Representative, accountable for the development, design, planning, implementation and management of the HIV/AIDS programme within the country programme; accountable for ensuring that all aspects of the HIV/AIDS programme promote gender equality, with an emphasis on gender disaggregation and gender disparity identification to guide policies, programmes, monitoring and evaluation.
    Directs, leads and manages a group of professional and support staff to develop, manage and administer the sectoral or inter-sectoral project/programme, with a view to the gender mainstreaming across all aspects of the country programme. Coordinates internally and externally UNICEF’s engagement in HIV and AIDS.
    Key Expected Results
    1. Timely sectoral analysis, input, support and collaboration to the Situation Analysis, with consistent integration of sex-disaggregated data, and its periodic update made for effective project planning, development and management.
    2. Technical leadership and coordination provided for key HIV/AIDS programme/projects and documents, reports, plan of action, and targeted training/learning programmes, including advocacy in gender equality, ensuring promotion of effective knowledge management.
    3. Quality of rights-based HIV/AIDS projects /programmes effectively promoted, and coherence, synergy and value added to project management process through results-based management.
    4. Sectoral work plan and activities formulated, implemented and monitored, ensuring alignment with the defined project strategies and approaches and integration with gender mainstreaming across sectors.
    5. Project delivery, evaluation and reporting carried out efficiently, rigorously and transparently in compliance with the established guidelines and procedures.
    6. UNICEF’s global goals effectively promoted through advocacy and policy dialogue in the HIV/AIDS sector, focusing on the contributions of gender equality in achieving these goals.
    7. Proper and timely UNICEF and Government accountability ensured regarding supply and non-supply assistance as well as disbursement of programme funds for the HIV/AIDS sector.
    8. Effective communication and networking achieved through partnership and collaboration, sharing UNICEF’s position on gender equality as useful.
    Key Accountabilities and Duties & Tasks
    1. Project Planning, Development and Management.
    Enhance effective project, sectoral or inter-sectoral planning, development and management by leading, guiding, coordinating and supporting the timely completion of the Situational Analysis and its periodic update through accurate and complete monitoring and analysis, and the timely preparation or finalization of sectoral input.
    2. Knowledge Management.
    Further promote knowledge management by drafting or finalizing sectoral documents and reports such as the Country Programme Recommendation and Plans of Action as well as through orientation and training programmes targeted to Government authorities. Ensure exchange of knowledge, information, experience or lessons learned, highlighting gender disparities and interventions to achieve gender equality; provides solid technical recommendations on major programme directions and on introduction of new initiatives in the country.
    3. Rights-Based Projects through Results-Based Approach.
    Promote the quality of rights-based HIV/AIDS projects and programmes, especially those that increase equality with a life-cycle and a right-based approach, by participating in the formulation of programme/project goals, strategies and approaches. Bring coherence, synergy and added value to sectoral or project management processes using a gender-sensitive results-based management approach to planning and design, implementation, monitoring and evaluation.
    4. Sectoral Work Plan Development, Implementation, and Monitoring.
    Takes primary responsibility for the development of the sectoral work plan and technical decisions as well as for project management, implementation and monitoring of assigned project/sectoral activity, in compliance with the defined project strategies and approaches, with an emphasis on promoting a shared understanding and approach to reducing gender inequalities and achieving gender mainstreaming.
    5. Project Delivery, Evaluation and Reporting.
    Ensure project, sectoral or inter-sectoral efficiency and delivery through a rigorous and transparent approach to evaluation. Participation in major evaluation exercises, programme reviews and annual sector review meetings with government counterparts. Ensure the preparation of annual HIV/AIDS sector status reports, ensuring that quantitative and qualitative lessons learned in gender disparities in HIV/AIDS are included as a standard feature.
    6. Promotion of UNICEF’s Global Goals
    Promote the organization goals of UNICEF through advocacy and policy dialogue through active engagement in communication, networking and participation at every opportunity inside and outside UNICEF, leveraging the strength of UNICEF mission, goals and programmes.
    7. UNICEF and Government Accountability.
    Coordinates with Operations and Supply staff on supply and non-supply assistance activities ensuring proper and timely UNICEF and Government accountability.  Certifies disbursements of funds, monitors and submits financial status reports to management in compliance with the regulations and guidelines.
    8. Communication, Collaboration, Networking and Partnership.
    Ensure exchange of information, experience, identify new strategies and courses of action to accelerate/improve delivery of services and achieve HIV/AIDS programme requirements and objectives. Conduct field visits to monitor programmes and conduct periodic programme reviews with Government counterparts and other partners.
    Collaborate with Communication and Programme Communication groups to ensure development of effective communication materials and strategies to support advocacy and social mobilization efforts.
    Overall coordination with Regional Advisers and HQ Officers. Collaborate with other Project or Programme Officers to ensure the integration of the project/sectoral programme with other sectors, ensuring that interventions to reduce gender inequalities are mainstreamed across the sectors.
    Collaborate with the Operations and Supply Sections and Government authorities to establish and maintain sound internal controls supportive of HIV/AIDS project or sectoral planning and implementation, to coordinate financial and supply management requirements as well as to ensure accountability.
    Interact with Government and other partners, NGOs, UN and bilateral agencies in the different stages of HIV/AIDS programme/project implementation to follow up on agreements and recommendations. Provide technical support and guidance on appropriate technical, financial and institutional capacity building measures to achieve HIV/AIDS programme goals.
    Qualifications of Successful Candidate
    An Advanced University Degree in public health, pediatric health, family health, health research, global/international health, health policy and/or management, environmental health sciences, biostatistics, socio-medical, health education, epidemiology or other health related sciences is required*.
    A minimum of 8 years of professional experience in public HIV/AIDS planning and management and/or in relevant areas of health care, health emergency/humanitarian preparedness, at the international level some of which preferably in a developing country is required. Relevant experience in HIV/AIDS programme/project development and management in any UN system agency or organization is an asset.
    Background/familiarity with emergency operations and staff security.
    Fluency in English is required.  Knowledge of another official UN language or a local language is an asset
    Competencies of Successful Candidate
    Core Values 
    Commitment
    Diversity and Inclusion
    Integrity
    Core competencies
    Communication – Level II
    Working with People – Level II
    Drive for Results – Level II
    Functional Competencies
    Leading and Supervising – Level I
    Formulating Strategies and Concepts – Level II
    Analyzing – Level III
    Relating and Networking – Level II
    Deciding and Initiating Action – Level II
    Applying Technical Expertise – Level III
    UNICEF is committed to diversity and inclusion within its workforce, and encourages qualified female and male candidates from all national, religious and ethnic backgrounds, including persons living with disabilities, to apply to become a part of our organisation.
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  • Regional M&E Coordinator SPARK M & E Coordinator (Kenyan Nationals only)

    Regional M&E Coordinator SPARK M & E Coordinator (Kenyan Nationals only)

    Regional M&E Coordinator Job Responsibilities
    Generic Responsibilities
    Adherence to NRC policies, guidance and procedures
    Support and contribute to the development and implementation of M&E systems, including M&E SOPs, guidance and tools within the region
    Participate and advise on programme design and proposal discussions, including theory of change development, log frame design and budgeting for M&E
    Support programme staff in planning for and executing M&E best practises, including data collection methodology & tools, data management, analysis and usage
    Support the implementation, dissemination and use of evaluations, reviews, assessments and monitoring data in programme development, adjustment or review
    Contribute to organisational learning through supporting specific analysis, lessons learned and reports in the region
    Capacity building and training of M&E and programme staff on M&E technical and conceptual areas
    Advise and support M&E and programme staff (regional & country office) in executing M&E plans and utilizing systems
    Contribute to the design of M&E staffing structure and resourcing, including collaboration with programme staff to identify and plan for M&E needs
    Liaise with and advise country office, regional and head office M&E Staff.
    Specific Responsibilities
    Support the roll out and implementation of NRC M&E frameworks, plans and standardization of data collection methods, tools, templates and guidelines; regionally and at country office levels
    In collaboration with regional programme and core competency advisors, support deployment and use of M&E guidance and tools for primary programming sectors in the region
    Work with countries and support in monitoring of project activities, ensuring that activities are carried out as planned or adapted to changed circumstances
    Support countries in the region with tools and appropriate methodologies for assessments of beneficiary needs, so that results are actionable and easily communicated
    Support the evaluation of projects including mid-term, final or impact project evaluations, ensuring that activities are effectively and responsively addressing beneficiary needs
    Provide hands-on technical assistance to country offices in the region by contributing technical inputs to or reviewing M&E components of project proposals
    Contribute actively to an M&E learning community within NRC, support efforts to enhance M&E systems and standards across the organization
    Coordinate with M&E staff at HQ, other regions and peer organization in developing best practices, facilitate lessons learned and coordination
    Consolidate output and outcome data from programme reports to inform NRC reporting. Map capacity building needs in the region and support training of programme and M+E support staff on M+E technical and conceptual areas
    Support M&E and programme staff in implementation of mobile data collection system and other initiatives within the region.
    Qualifications for the Regional M&E Coordinator Job
    University degree preferably in statistics, operations research, quantitative analysis, public policy, economics, or other social science fields, with advanced training in rigorous empirical research and evaluation methodologies
    Experienced professional with a minimum of 8 years working at a senior level of M&E design and implementation.
    Experience required in contemporary qualitative, quantitative, and mixed method evaluations involving major international donor programs
    Thorough familiarity with principles and current approaches to M&E using both quantitative and qualitative methods
    Demonstrated significant experience in monitoring and evaluation for large and complex programs, providing specific, sound, and rigorous M&E technical assistance
    Extensive experience in developing baseline research, logic models, data collection and analysis, mid-term evaluation, and outcome evaluation
    Understanding of donor expectations and trends in M&E
    Demonstrated ability to transfer knowledge to diverse audiences through training, mentoring, and other formal and non-formal methods
    Solid experience of work with windows based computer software, SSP, GIS, excellent at excel and use of Digital
    Data Gathering (DDG) technology
    Experience in conducting M&E activities in highly insecure context and for programme using community based approach (including data collection, statistical analysis, qualitative research, outcome monitoring and dissemination of results)
    Experience in designing survey and research tools, organizing and delivering training workshops, managing community mobilization and advocacy activities for local non-governmental organizations
    Ability to work closely with field based national staff and experience in various staff training
    Documented results related to the position’s responsibilities
    Fluency in English, both written and verbal
    Education level College / University, Bachelor’s degree
    Personal qualities
    Planning and delivering results
    Coping with change
    Working with people
    Handling insecure environments
    Language English
    We offer
    Duty station: Nairobi Contract period: 12 Months with possibility of extension Salary/benefits: According to NRC’s general directions, The candidate will observe NRC’s code of conduct and working hours for the NRC Office in Nairobi.
    Miscellaneous info Travel: Some travelling must be expected
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  • Senior Program Delivery Advisor Program Officer – VMMC

    Senior Program Delivery Advisor Program Officer – VMMC

    Reporting to the Deputy Project Director, the Senior Program Delivery Advisor will be responsible for providing technical and programmatic support to ensure sustainable adoption of family Planning (FP) innovations, and scale-up in the selected geographies (counties, districts or cities) in East Africa.
    Responsibilities:
    Develop the criteria for identifying potential project counties/districts in East Africa to implement TCI Program.
    Support the project team in advocacy and marketing activities for a demand-driven approach for expansion of urban FP innovations in both the government and private sectors.
    Perform FP landscape analyses in the selected geographies to identify the county needs and priority, identify the potential gaps in the family planning programs both programmatic and financial.
    Provide technical and programmatic assistance to geographies in Kenya, Uganda and Tanzania to develop viable RH/FP proposals that address the specific needs and priorities of the counties focusing on sustainable approaches which can be funded with TCI’s program delivery funds.
    Support the counties to engage with governments, donors, implementing partners, foundations and other non-governmental organization on innovative ideas for family planning resource mobilization and leveraging on existing FP or related investments.
    Jointly with national/county/district health management teams, develop technical assistance plans aimed at operationalizing successful county/district RH/FP proposals.
    Provide technical and programmatic guidance aimed at successful and sustainable adoption of family planning innovations across counties and districts in multiple countries in East Africa.
    Provide mentorship and coaching to County/District Health Management teams on family Planning innovations and best practices, scale up and institutionalization.
    Support monitoring of FP project activities at county/district levels including financial tracking of resource commitments by TCI, Counties/districts and other donors.
    Support the global team in the development and refinement of capacity building materials for public and private sector partners on the demand driven model, on adoption of FP innovations/ best practices, on sustainable scale up as well as on the use of communities of practice and other capacity building technologies.
    Assist in the preparation of donor and project reports.
    Qualifications:
    The position requires a Master’s degree in Public Health, Demography or related field.
    A minimum of 8 years of relevant experience in providing FP service delivery in a complex donor funded program.
    Demonstrated experience in working with international donors and foundations – success in grants management is a plus.
    Experience building capacity at individual and organizational levels: including working with Ministries of Health and devolved County government’s staff and system, particularly in area of family planning – experience working in the East Africa region is a plus.
    Ability to travel as required to support the progress of program activities.
    Excellent verbal, written communications and presentation skills.
    Applicant should have excellent interpersonal and teamwork skills.
    Excellent analytical, communication and report writing skills.
    Computer literacy, particularly in the use of MS Office.
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  • Networking Sales Specialist

    Networking Sales Specialist

    Job description
    8+ years’ experience of selling Enterprise Networking solutions either in one of the OEMs or one of their primary channel partners in Central Africa.
    Strong understanding of positioning Fabric/WLAN networking solutions and SDN technology for various verticals
    Solid global and local market knowledge and relationships with large customers
    Experience in dealing with multi dollar deals
    Be able to drive Avaya’s networking business in the territory, including direct sales, channel strategy and enablement, and internal co-ordination with the networking business unit.
    Able to integrate into the local sales organization and support them to achieve the territory’s networking objectives.
    Technical background with strong technology understanding but at the same time be able to communicate have good sales experience in closing a deal
    Nationality: Any so long as they can gain entry/work visa
    Language: Fluent in English. French / Arabic is a plus.
    Based in Kenya or Nigeria
    Regular travel across African continent – 50% of their time will travelling meeting clients.

  • Sales Director

    Sales Director

    Job description
    We are looking for a Sales director with a track record of delivering growth in traditional trade, managing key accounts and a distributor network. 
    Working in cosmetics or allied sectors, you will have shown year on year growth, and inspired your team to fantastic results. 
    You will be able to build new Routes to Market
    Manage distributors and 3rd party distributon teams
    Build strong customer relations
    Define clear Sales/ Distribution channels
    Inspire your team to deliver great results. 
    You should have a minimum of 8 years experience and be working as a country Sales Director or regional Manager.

  • Heads of Boarding

    Heads of Boarding

    Our team culture is designed to reinforce our vision:
    1. We model the growth mindset we want our students to embody: you are challenged every day and, as a result, you grow more than at any other point in your life 2. We pursue excellence in every detail and do whatever it takes to produce great work quickly 3. We are radically open: we share tough messages and our own vulnerabilities because doing so helps us grow 4. We put our students before our team, and our team before ourselves 5. We bring infectious energy, enthusiasm and fun to everything we do because joy fuels the hardest work and learning
    Heads of Boarding Job Responsibilities
    Develop and manage a highly engaging and rigorous schedule of student activities outside of the classroom, including sports and clubs;
    Build and manage a strong team focused on student’s non-academic experience and development, including resident teachers, matron(s), and others. Develop a strong system to ensure student activity is monitored and supported at all times;
    Develop and oversee a robust student counselling program to support strong emotional development;
    Run an exceptional sports program for students, including directly coaching sports team(s);
    Oversee strong student discipline and behavior within the residential experience such as evenings and weekends;
    Build a rich spiritual experience for students through leading partnerships with churches and other spiritual partners;
    Develop and execute off-campus activities that will enrich student development, including sports and club competitions and other exchanges with partner schools and organizations;
    Build strong programs for student health and wellness, including health services on and off campus;
    Play a central role in building and sustaining an exceptional student and staff culture as a member of the school’s management team;
    You will be provided with lodging on the campus and will be expected to be present on campus many nights and weekends.
    Qualifications for the Heads of Boarding Job
    You love working with teenagers and have previously engaged with teen and youth programmes to help them develop holistically;
    Experience with youth development in various settings such as sports coaching, mentoring/counseling, and/or teaching;
    Previous experience in a boarding school is a plus but not required;
    You are an exceptional with Nova’s culture, bringing energy, positivity and humility to your work and constantly looking to improve yourself;
    You possess a Bachelor of Education degree or degree in social sciences
    8+ years of relevant experience
    Significant experience in managing people as you will be leading a team
    Proven record of success in high-intensity work environments
    An awareness, understanding, and experience of issues relating to safeguarding the health, welfare, and safety of children

  • Commercial Office Manager

    Commercial Office Manager

    Key Responsibilities
    Lead and develop the business through design and execution of the business strategy
    Responsible for delivery of new business top line growth (CM1) in line with target and budget aspirations monthly and annually
    Responsible for delivery of organic top line growth (CM1) from existing Key Accounts and Field Sales customers in line with target and budget aspirations monthly and annually
    Continue the development of a world class commercial workforce by developing and implementing specific policies and processes for people management ensuring an attractive local employee value proposition
    To ensure, in collaboration with Finance, the operational/customer service engagement in the management of outstanding cash with customers (DSO/out standings).
    Responsible for the productivity of the sales organization – calls/wins/conversions/churn/renewals and establishing and monitoring targets for each
    Take ownership of and drive regional projects when needed
    Monthly reporting and commenting on KPI development
    Key Performance Indicators
    CM1 Budget
    New & additional CM1
    Pipeline development
    Conversion ratios
    Who we are looking for
    A Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Management, Marketing or related disciplines is a must.
    A minimum of 8 years experience in Sales and Product Management within the supply chain/logistics industry
    Fluency in written and spoken English
    Proven leadership skills
    Analytical and Strategic Management skills
    Persuasion ability
    Proven Sales success and closing skills
    Innovative
    High levels of energy
    Strong Result Orientation
    Excellent interpersonal and people management skills
    Industry leading commercial skills
    Advanced Forwarding Logistics and Supply Chain Industry knowledge
    P&L knowledge and understanding
    Local market knowledge is preferred
    Port & Customs regulations and rules
    Coaching skills
    We OfferA visible role where you will demonstrate ownership of the future environment of the company. You will proactively engage in cross-functional projects and discussions formulate and deliver targets and priorities and optimize the organizational strength.In return, you will gain valuable experience in long-term strategy planning and execution, change management, leadership, negotiation and cost management; and play a pivotal role in setting the future direction of Damco.