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  • Trade Marketing Representative

    Trade Marketing Representative

    Job description
    Job purpose and key deliverables British American Tobacco has an exciting opportunity for a Trade Marketing Representative to join our team in Nairobi (nationally flexible).
    Job Purpose
    To achieve volume and distribution targets by maximising brand availability and visibility, through the execution of essential Trade Marketing activities in line with the channel, price and customer management strategies.
    Key Deliverables
    Implement and Develop Trade Marketing and Distribution plan which meets the objectives of Trade Marketing & Distribution charter, and is in line with brand / price strategy and the needs of the trade to achieve the Company objectives volume and value share, Numeric and Weighted Distribution for our Drive Brands, Out of Stock Management).
    Ensure that all duties performed in the market by self and distributor staff adhere to the regulatory and responsibility frameworks.Develop and manage an effective team (Distributor & own DRs) through formal and informal coaching, monitoring, training.Implement and establish close working relationships with partners (distributors, trade and retailers) to gain high levels of trade support and loyalty whilst enhancing understanding of the trading environment.Lead by example in the innovation area by trying new ways of doing existing work, embracing and promoting change through new solutions, ideas and strategies that have worked elsewhere.
    Essential Requirements

    Excellent communication and relationship building skills
    Proficiency at spoken and written English and Swahili
    Planning and selling skills
    Basic Computer proficiency (MS Office)
    Experience in management of distributors’ organization
    Educated to degree level
    Good negotiation and influencing skills and capable of obtaining agreement through persuasive argumentation rather through lines authority
    Dynamic, innovative, motivated and proactive
    Ability to co-ordinate & motivate promotional teams
    High standard of presentation and appearance
    2 years of experience as sales representative in a FMCG company
    Possessor of a valid driver’s licence

  • Mobile Packet Backbone Network Engineer

    Mobile Packet Backbone Network Engineer

    Job description
    Description – Internal
     
    General Purpose
    MPBN Engineer is an important contributor to development of overall goals and objectives of the company and MS Operation Business. . Erroneous decision or recommendation would normally result in critical delays and modification of projects or operations and may cause substantial expenditure of additional time and resources.
    Main Responsibility Area

    Fault Management and BCP
    Management of fault tickets assigned to local team and meeting the SLA’s associatedParticipate in faulting and emergency incident handling that involve MPBNProvide local Domain support to GDC and TSGLocal surveillance of MPBN nodes, when GDC loses connectionMPBN Spares and inventory managementCustomer interface on technical MPBN matters.Routine MPBN health check; scheduling and quality management
    Change Management
    Panning of new products, projects, platforms, Nodes and Site integration with MPBN
    Assignment of IPs to new nodes / products
    CRF, CR preparation and presentation in CMB and PT4 MPBN node software management
    GDC Governance
    Ensuring data integrity and report quality of PM reports from GDC including incident & RCA reports
    Review of Health check reports
    Verification and follow-up of Node backups
    GDC SLA management for MPBN
    Participate in weekly operations review call with GDC

    Additional Duties And Responsibilities

    Works on special projects as requested.
    Competence development of self and team.
    Working Knowledge of Operating Systems – Unix, Linux, Junos, Cisco, Extreme OS
    Detailed knowledge of MPBN/MPLS network elements, Extreme & Cisco Switches, Cisco & Juniper routers, Juniper Firewalls etc
    Able to Interpret Design, development and operational support of the GSM’s 2G, 3G and LTE technologies over 4 years experience in supporting GSM datacom networks in configuration, Faulting, Operation and maintenance
    Graduate in Engineering (Electronics or Telecommunication,) or Computer science,
    Experience in cross-vendor platforms in customer environment and IP certifications from recognized institutions are a plus.

    General Purpose
    MPBN Engineer is an important contributor to development of overall goals and objectives of the company and MS Operation Business. . Erroneous decision or recommendation would normally result in critical delays and modification of projects or operations and may cause substantial expenditure of additional time and resources.
    Main Responsibility Area

    Fault Management and BCP

    Management of fault tickets assigned to local team and meeting the SLA’s associated
    Participate in faulting and emergency incident handling that involve MPBN
    Provide local Domain support to GDC and TSG

    Local surveillance of MPBN nodes, when GDC loses connection
    MPBN Spares and inventory management
    Customer interface on technical MPBN matters.
    Routine MPBN health check; scheduling and quality management

    Change Management
    Panning of new products, projects, platforms, Nodes and Site integration with MPBN
    Assignment of IPs to new nodes / products
    CRF, CR preparation and presentation in CMB and PT4

    MPBN node software management
    GDC Governance
    Ensuring data integrity and report quality of PM reports from GDC including incident & RCA reports
    Review of Health check reports
    Verification and follow-up of Node backups
    GDC SLA management for MPBN
    Participate in weekly operations review call with GDC

    Additional Duties And Responsibilities

    Works on special projects as requested.
    Competence development of self and team.

  • Project Manager

    Project Manager

    Job Description
    The Project Manager supports the Executive Director in the smooth daily operations of the Secretariat through management and coordination of programmatic and resource mobilization work; management of the Secretariats support functions in finance, administration and human resources and deputizing for the Executive Director in his/her absence.
    Job Responsibilities

    In conjunction with the Executive Director provide senior level input into strategic planning processes and development of operational plans and budgets;
    Identify, develop and implement organisational policies and practices to enhance the Secretariat’s internal structure and operations;
    Assist the Executive Director to organize the meetings of the Steering Committee and General Assembly and other core Secretariat meetings, to ensure they are well prepared, executed and serviced, including the timely distribution of preparatory papers and minutes, with logistical support from the Administration Officer;
    Provide coordination to the Programmatic work of the Secretariat to ensure that they are functioning in a co-ordinated manner in way that gives effect to the organization’s strategic goals, aims and objectives;
    Provide advice to programme, legal and communications staff where required, especially with regard to project planning, budgeting and monitoring;
    In conjunction with the Executive Director advocating the organization’s views in relevant regional and international forums, conferences and representing the organization to visitors, partners, and other stakeholders as required;
    Work with the Executive Director on the design and implementation of fundraising strategy and coordinate preparation of fundraising applications; and manage donor relationships;
    Ensure sound financial controls and systems are in place for accountability and effective use of financial resources. Ensure that the organization complies with all relevant legislation covering taxation and accounting;
    Coordinate preparation of Department budgets and budget revisions. Monitor and report on Secretariat expenditures to Executive Director. Authorize payments for organization’s activities;
    Commission the annual financial audit in consultation with the Finance & Administration Manager;
    Responsible for effective human resources policies and implementation;
    Develop and motivate the Secretariat staff team, facilitating internal communications and coordination;
    Management of Heads of Departments (Programmes, Legal, Finance & Administration and Communications).

    Qualification

    Masters in International Relations, Development Studies, Human Rights or other Social Science;
    Bachelors in Social Science or relevant subject
    Project Management Experience; 6 years’ experience in senior management role.

  • Senior Technical Advisor – Physician / Paediatrician

    Senior Technical Advisor – Physician / Paediatrician

    The Senior Technical Advisor (STA)is the clinical leader of the project providing technical direction in the design, implementation and evaluation of clinical strategies that ensure quality outcomes in HIV&AIDS and TB diagnosis & treatment services. The candidate should have strong clinical technical, leadership, interpersonal and communication skills.
    Reporting to the Project Director, the STA will lead, mentor and supervise a diverse clinical team and coordinate linkages with partners, MOH/NASCOP and County Health Departments and also lead preparation, documentation and presentation of reports and best practices to partners, government and other stakeholders. The position involves some travel to the field based sites in Kenya.
    Specific responsibilities

    Lead and coordinate the senior clinical technical advisory team includingregional medical officers.
    Work closely with senior advisory team in the University of Nairobi consortium team to provide strategic direction and technical leadership on the clinical and programmatic aspects of provision of comprehensive HIV care and treatment services in the project.
    Develop and execute technical assistance and support strategy for the project.
    Undertake and coordinate capacity building and mentorship of both technical team and staff in implementing sites.
    Prepare periodic project progress reports and present these to the donor as part of performance monitoring.
    Liaise with donor technical team on technical direction of the project.
    Represent the project in conferences and technical work group meetings with strategic partners.
    Lead in development of research abstracts and manuscripts for dissemination.

    Desired skills

    Technical expertise and experience in HIV/AIDS and TB prevention, diagnosis, treatment care and support
    Demonstrated leadership, organizational, training facilitation and mentorship skills
    Demonstrated knowledge of USG/PEPFAR results reporting requirements
    Excellent communication and interpersonal skills and a team player

    Professional qualifications

    Medical Doctor with advanced Medical Degree, MMed (Internal Medicine, Pediatrics)
    Valid license by the Kenya Medical Practitioners and Dentists Board
    Minimum three years’ experience in HIV&AIDS programmes or clinical work

  • Social Media Co-ordinator

    Social Media Co-ordinator

    The Position:
    Social media is setting the scene for peer-to-peer information sharing. The average time an individual spends on social networks daily in Africa is 3.5 hours mainly via mobile devices. Indeed, about 80% of users in Africa access Facebook via mobile phones. In Asia, the Internet penetration isat 45.6%, with an estimated 500 million people being on Facebook. Concurrently, video is gaining in popularity to the extent that it drives competition between social media platforms.
    Access Agriculture seeks to increase awareness of its videoplatforms and to strengthen synergies with other social media platforms by engaging a resourceful, vibrant, self-motivated, hands-on person to handle its social media function.
    The position will be based at the Nairobi Office. The incumbent will report to the Knowledge Management Specialist and work very closely with other relevant staff members. Access Agriculturewill pay a competitive salary to the successful candidate based on Access Agriculture’s salary scales for the position and commensurate with experience.
    Responsibilities:

    Create a comprehensive social media strategy geared towards increased visibility, membership and traffic to the Access Agriculture and Agtube platforms.
    Update and maintain relevant social media accounts with current information and relevant links, photos, video or other content from Access Agriculture and partner activities and events.
    Post news and announcements in a timely manner using appropriate content and interact with relevant organisations and interest groups.
    Respond to posts, comments or messages to bring value to user’s interactions with Agtube and Access Agriculture.
    Grow Agtube online social networks by increasing the userbase and interactions, and finding users to follow/like/register on the Agtube website with the aim of also driving traffic to the Access Agriculture Farmers’ Knowledge Platform.
    Research and identify articles, stories, resources or other content that is relevant to our user base and to post to social networks in a manner that invites conversation and interaction.
    Tracking the growth and the impact of social media on our organisation mandate.
    Keep abreast of developments in social media to ensure Access Agriculture maintains best practices.
    Use Google Analytics to assess trends and activities on the video portals.
    Work closely with web designers to monitor Agtube to guard quality of content and discourage abuse of the site.
    Under the supervision of the Knowledge Management Specialist, review data on the performance of social media platforms and adjust plans or strategies to optimise reach.
    Complete other social media projects as assigned.

    Requirements:

    Proven work experience as a Social Media Strategist or Social Media Manager
    Hands on experience using social media for communicative learning
    Understanding of Search Engine Optimisation (SEO)and web traffic metrics(including Google Analytics)
    An ability to identify target audience preferences and build content to meet them
    Familiarity with social media publishing
    Excellent multitasking skills
    Strong written and verbal communication skills
    Bilingual fluency(English-French)
    Bachelors degree in Marketing, Communications, Media Studies, ICT,or relevant field
    An interest in agriculture and a desire to help improve rural livelihoods

  • National Sales Manager

    National Sales Manager

    Job Description:
    Reporting to: Business Head -Kenya
    Client: MNC FMCG Company
    ROLE SUMMARY:
    This role would be the design and execution arm responsible for establishing best in class sales systems and processes, channel infrastructure, channel development programs and build the sales teams overall capability that will make sales teams one of the best in the country.
    KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
    Formulating FMCG growth strategy for the business unit.

    Responsible for establishment of both annual and monthly sales objectives in coordination with the Company’s business plan.
    Provides Annual Sales Plan, monthly updates, revisions and modifications to the plan.
    Achievement of top line, market share and bottom line targets for the company
    Define and manage the monthly and annual sales objectives for all sales team.
    Achieves target level of both existing and new business through effective management of a team of sales professionals, network distributors and prospects.
    Institutionalizing best in class sales and marketing operations for the business
    Brand Activation: Develop brand communication plan for the country
    Liaise with trade teams to plan and roll-out consumer & trade marketing initiatives in the focus geographies including the ATL / BTL activities
    Build distribution network in the country
    Develop Market Intelligence
    Study category / consumer trends to identify growth opportunities
    Monitor and report competitive intelligence
    Implementation of sales strategy for different regions.
    Recruit, inspire, develop, manage and motivate a growing team of sales professionals and network distributors who will deliver high standard of sales across all identified markets.
    Ensures quality control of all sales output pertaining to customer acquisition and service delivery.
    Keep up to date with recent market and industry trends, competitors and leading customer strategies.

    SKILLS REQUIRED

    Candidate who have demonstrated minimum of 12 years working experience of sales in FMCG industry.
    Should have hands-on management style and proven experience of managing and motivating a sales team.
    Should have a successful track record of delivering sales in line with budgets within a Senior Sales role.

  • Sales Manager (Banking / Insurance / Microfinance)

    Sales Manager (Banking / Insurance / Microfinance)

    Job description
    Reference Number: DVM
    Job Description
    The Sales Manager will maintain responsibility for leading the sales team in Kenya.The Sales Manager will utilize his/her expertise and extensive sales experience to develop and manage the sales force in order to increase new business and to grow the current business. This includes monitoring of all sales related policies and procedures, their effectiveness as operating controls in the relevant business environment and performance of all sales staff.
    Responsibilities

    Increase market share driven by the targets set for the financial year
    Direct & supervise all sales staff & agents in Kenya (through regional / branch managers)
    Conduct regular meetings with teams to ensure they are meeting expectations and are on target
    Make sure the teams have daily & weekly sales plans in place and that these are being monitored
    Continuously track & monitor sales teams performance
    Plan, organize & conduct business presentations with current & new clients
    Reporting to management on sales & marketing activities & targets
    Ensure customer service is at the highest levels and the brand is promoted within Kenya
    Maintain fluency in product knowledge and procedures necessary for conducting client interviews, marketing initiatives and follow-ups.
    Regular reviewing of the company’s value proposition, benchmarking against competitor offerings and making recommendations on product revisions.
    Recommend strategies for improving operations of the sales department and image of the brand.
    Ensure sufficient and suitable training of all sales staff and agents.

    Requirements: Qualification and Skill

    Kenyan national
    A relevant tertiary qualification is preferable.
    At least 5 years of experience in a managerial position within a high performance sales environment.
    Previous experience within the financial services or insurance sector is essential.
    Previous experience within the Microfinance sector will be advantageous.
    Previous sales and/or new business development experience is essential.
    A strong command of English, both written and verbal is a requirement of the role.
    Strong customer service focus.
    Strict attention to detail and the ability to analyse data, identify trends and form reasonable conclusions.
    Strong time management skills – the ability to prioritise and manage workflow.
    A strong work ethic.
    A self-starter who is proactive, shows initiative and displays high levels of self-motivation.
    Ability to work and think independently.
    An inquisitive nature and desire to learn.
    Ability to build strong relationships with team members, company management and clients.
    Be alert to changing situations, show flexibility in approach, adaptability in difficult circumstances and continuously strive to achieve meaningful results.

  • Sales Supervisor

    Sales Supervisor

    Job Purpose

    Overall responsible for managing company’s sales – Cosmetics
    Responsible for looking recruiting Key Accounts eg. Major supermarkets
    Must continuously grow the revenue of the company
    In charge of brand visibility and merchandising at the branches
    Maximize every selling opportunity to achieve targets and build relationships with partners

    Jobs Responsibilities

    To meet monthly, quarterly, and annual retail revenue targets and grow sales month by month Strategy Formulation-responsible for senior level decision making and both day to day management and strategic direction of the sales growth of the organization.
    Conduct intensive and structured prospecting of new clients to identify and develop new accounts
    Introduce the company’s profile and communicate the selection of products available
    Focus on increasing the sales and supervise the sales process by follow up on orders, deliveries and collections
    Provide market feedback to the Managing Director regarding movement of goods / brands
    Ensure payment of receivables in a timely and diplomatic fashion
    Build and maintain effective customer relationships in order to build strong loyalty
    Handle and respond to existing products queries from clients quickly, effectively and accurately
    Managing customer relationship
    Grow the Sales Volumes-Proactively ensure steady sales growth for the company as the company retains market competitiveness and positive image as well as ensure continuous sales growth at by building a high-performance sales team that delivers results, maximizing sales to the current clientele
    In charge of all marketing activities
    Development of action plans to penetrate New Markets-Initiate, coordinate, design and implement concrete strategies to ensure penetration into new markets in implementation of sales strategy
    Management of the Sales Process -Across the regions, ensuring sales analysis and market trends are in line with the company’s strategic plan.
    Develop and maintain a thorough understanding of the industry and products in details
    Drive client satisfaction to encourage repeat business and secure new opportunities
    Develop marketing campaigns. To identify and map attractive sales areas and plan for marketing activities around the country
    Increase partners’ Brand awareness and build-up strong and sustainable relationships with partners.
    To ensure after-sales service issues are managed in time and to the satisfaction of the customers

    Qualifications

    A Diploma/degree in business related field with 3 years’ experience in FMCG
    Passionate about Fashion and Beauty
    Previous sales experience and a strategic thinker, previous contacts essential
    Well-developed negotiation skills
    A strong results orientation with a track record of hitting and exceeding targets.
    Proven ability to identify and develop relationships with key accounts
    A self-starter with a tenacious and autonomous attitude towards developing new business and managing targets
    Energetic and aggressive with personal selling experience with wide sales network.
    Good analytical and leadership skills, a leader who knows how to motivate and control a team
    Strong communication, negotiation and presentation skills.
    Computer Skills: Word, excel, and power-point
    An interest, enthusiasm and passion for sales

  • Office Administrator

    Office Administrator

    Job Details:
    LOCATION: Kijabe (Care of Creation Kenya office at Moffat Bible College)
    REPORTS TO: The Executive Director
    General Summary:
    This person will provide Godly leadership and work to oversee the general operations and administrative needs of CCK, ensuring the proper functioning of the organization’s community development and environmental education programs.
    Essential Requirements and Qualifications:

    Mature Christian of proven integrity and trustworthiness
    Strong commitment to full time Christian ministry
    Demonstrated ability in planning and office management
    Gifted in administration
    Excellent verbal and written communication skills
    Self-starter who takes initiative and requires little supervision
    Able to supervise others and work with others in a team setting
    Strong computer proficiency
    Strong book-keeping/accounting skills and Quick Books experience
    Able to keep good records and write reports
    Able to manage the HR and statutory needs of the organization
    A person of humility who is outgoing
    A person with a strong work ethic
    A person committed to creation-care and environmental stewardship

  • MEAL Officer ( Wajir) MEAL Officer

    MEAL Officer ( Wajir) MEAL Officer

    Job description
     
    Role Purpose:
    Save the Children International is a ‘full spectrum’ organization that seeks to inspire breakthroughs in the way the world treats children, and create lasting change in children’s lives. Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability & Learning (MEAL) is a core function in all Save the Children International programs globally, representing our commitment to accountability and transparency, and is crucial aspect of program quality management within Save the Children.
    The MEAL officer will support the MEAL functions for Contraception without Borders in Kenya project in Wajir/Mandera counties. Save the Children will implement this project which will develop and test a scalable model to increase use of family planning (FP)- nomadic and semi-nomadic communities in six sub-counties located in Wajir (West, North, Eldas) and Mandera (North, Banisa, Takaba) and engage regional stakeholders to share lessons from working with these communities and encourage adoption and/or adaptation of our model.
    Contract Duration: 1 Year
    Location: Mandera
    Qualifications

    Supporting the development of systems and processes for the implementation of M&E plans based on Save the Children best practice.
    Maintaining a tracking spreadsheet for M&E activities and events – baselines, assessments, reviews, evaluations – tracking trends and recommendations, progressing their implementation where appropriate;
    Coordinating the sharing of learning related to M&E practices across offices, and providing support when internal/external reviews, evaluations, and lessons learned exercises should be employed;
    Contributing to the design of M&E methodology and child-safeguarding indicators by the programme team, and promotion of child participation in M&E planning and accountability.
    Developing internal reporting schedules & templates, clarifying what level of information is needed and where, with key responsibilities assigned, and reviewing proposals, with a particular focus on checking log frames and ensuring indicators are followed up and project milestones achieved;
    Participating in the development of tools and guidelines for data collection, collation and reporting, for instance ensure that projects have clear MEAL plans, IPTT as well as tracking of total beneficiary reach.
    Conduct data quality assessment to ensure that data reported is validated, is accurate and consistent while providing feedback as necessary to program teams;
    Support design and monitoring of quality benchmarks and take lead in monitoring project quality benchmarks to ensure that project quality standards are not compromised.
    Maintain an action tracker for the project while ensuring that actions agreed upon from debrief meetings with program teams are actioned.
    Support the implementation of processes to review the quality of project data, collection methods and the suitability of the existing data for the provision of sound baseline information;
    Ensure strong accountability mechanisms are set up and monitored, that information is correctly shared with beneficiaries through the most appropriate mechanisms and that beneficiaries actively participate in project activities.
    Maintain and update a complaints and response mechanism database for tracking feedback from communities and ensure that the feedback/complaints are responded to.
    Build capacity of other program staff to undertake accountability including ensuring participation of communities and sharing information with communities as well as undertake accountability assessments.
    Professionally document and proactively share information and learning with Save the Children stakeholders.
    Take an active role in ensuring staff are compliant in uploading data into necessary app systems and maintain such database systems.

    We need to keep children safe so our selection process reflects our commitment to the protection of children from abuse. Employment is subject to our Child protection standards including background checks and adherence to our Child Safeguarding Policy
    Save the Children is an equal opportunity employer and seeks to employ and assign the best qualified talent.
    Disclaimer: Save the Children International does not charge any kind of fee at whichever stage of the recruitment process and does not act through recruitment agents

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