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  • Research Assistant – MSc. Student

    Research Assistant – MSc. Student

    The International Potato Center (CIP) is seeking a highly skilled, results-oriented MSc student to carry out research on Sandponics.
    The position: Student will be responsible for coordinating and managing Sandponics experiment for rapid multiplication of sweetpotato planting material.
    Duties and Accountabilities:

    Compare the Sandponics system with conventional screen house multiplication per unit output/cost/time;
    Develop optimal nutrient media for N/P/K for sweetpotato;
    Maintain sweetpotato clones in greenhouse/screenhouse;
    Maintain records and standard operation procedures on Sandponics experiment;
    Manage and supervise operations in screen houses (Preparation of substrate, potting, planting, watering, spraying, harvesting, sorting, packaging, labeling);
    Supervise hardening TC plantlets and multiplication of varieties through cuttings;
    Data entry;
    Sharing of experiences with Sandponics units in other sub-Saharan African countries through active participation in the seed system and crop management community of practice virtual and in person meetings.
    Any other tasks as assigned by supervisor.

    Selection Criteria:

    Bachelor’s degree Agriculture or a closely related discipline;
    Enrolled in master’s program with coursework completed by January 2018;
    Experience managing plants in greenhouses or screenhouses;
    Strong knowledge base in chemistry and laboratory exposure;
    Ability to communicate well both in writing and speaking in English;
    Knowledge of Kiswahili preferred;
    Knowledge of sweetpotato agronomy and pathology preferred;
    Computer proficiency including MS Office (Word/ PowerPoint and Excel) skills.

    Conditions: This is a one year MSc. student position based in Nairobi at the Kenya Plant Health Inspectorate Services Quarantine station (PQS) Muguga. The student must be willing to embark on thesis research concerning the development of Sandponics multiplication systems for sweetpotato.

  • Academy Centre Director

    Academy Centre Director

    Salary: 7,400,210 KES negotiable depending on experience
    Travel: Up to 40% regional travel and 15% International travel (indicative)
    24 months Fixed Term Contract
    Right to work in Kenya is needed for this role. Therefore, qualified national staff are strongly recommended to apply.
    We’re looking for an instinctive, strategic thinker and leader to join us as Academy Centre Director ensuring the delivery of the Academy’s sector-leading service to meet the country and the wider region’s humanitarian capacity needs. Based in Nairobi, you will have responsibility for leading the establishment of the Academy Centre’s network of learning centres and partnerships throughout East Africa, and for ensuring the well-supported and accountable delivery of the Academy’s sector-leading solutions to meet the country and the wider region’s humanitarian capacity needs.
    The Role
    In this pivotal post you will report to the Chief Executive of the Humanitarian Leadership Academy and be responsible for a budget of approximately £1m. You will lead on the expansion of our activities across the region and the development of the Academy’s business model. You will also be responsible for setting the strategic direction of the Academy Centre, leading on the development of a strategic business plan and the delivery of the annual and long-term strategic priorities for the Academy Centre.
    The Person
    To be successful, you’ll be fluent in both English with the right to work in Kenya but also a willingness to travel to insecure environments for short periods of time. You will have significant experience of representing organisations externally and the ability to advocate sell ideas and influence at a high level, a proven record of leading a sizeable, complex service delivery operation and the development of multi-level operational plans. With an in-depth understanding of Kenya and the wider East Africa region, you will also have robust knowledge and understanding of the challenges of learning and professional development in the humanitarian sector.
    Closing date: 3rd December 2017

  • Public Partnerships Specialist

    Public Partnerships Specialist

    How can you make a difference?
    Summary of key functions/accountabilities:

    Seeks and promotes new partnerships and resource mobilization, working with UNICEF colleagues to identify partnership and resource mobilization needs and broker resource mobilization agreements to meet those needs. Receives and screens inquiries from potential collaborators and facilitates communication with appropriate UNICEF staff. Scans and scouts external environment within designated partnership area for opportunities and risks and shares information in a timely fashion with relevant UNICEF staff. Provides strategic, logistical and programmatic support to senior management and other UNICEF staff in corporate engagement and interaction with assigned partners.
    Develops and maintains deep knowledge and familiarity with current and prospective partners and relevant stakeholders, contributing to a database of key contacts and to UNICEF’s base of knowledge on partnership and resource mobilization. Expands UNICEF’s network of key interlocutors to build stronger relationships between UNICEF and governments, other key-decision makers, regional development institutions, foundations, the private sector, international financial institutions and/or relevant constituencies.
    Develops and implements annual partnership engagement and resource mobilization plans.
    Acts as focal point for identification and pursuit of opportunities for outreach, engagement, policy influence and collaboration, including on how to anticipate and respond to partners’ concerns and priorities, ensure that UNICEF’s interests, perspectives, and knowledge are taken into account in relevant policy and institutional processes, and ensure that they are fully aware of UNICEF’s perspectives, policies, priorities and capabilities. Contribute to the development and management of initiatives for high-level outreach, including for UNICEF’s Senior Management.Contributes to the development of new partnership and resource mobilization practices and approaches by formulating recommendations for action based on on-going monitoring, analyzing current trends within designated partners and formulating recommendations for strategy approaches and message development.
    Contributes to strategies for engagement and the development of communications products to enhance UNICEF’s visibility and influence with existing and prospective partners and key stakeholders by providing analysis of the current environment and trends and formulating recommendations for strategy approaches and message development. Works closely with UNICEF’s colleagues to ensure that policy advocacy and outreach is strongly grounded in the experience and insights of the programmes that UNICEF’s supports. Contributes written inputs for communications instruments that best inform and influence decision makers.
    Performs other related duties as assigned by the supervisor to ensure the success of the team, including guiding, training, and coaching short-term staff, including interns and consultants, as needed.

  • ICT/Mathematics Instructor Electronics Instructor Principal

    ICT/Mathematics Instructor Electronics Instructor Principal

    Job Description
    The position is responsible for provision of quality lessons offering and imparting appropriate skills through practical and theory teaching methods in line with ICT and other Support subjects course upholding BOH values and standards for optimum development of students.
    Grade: TBA Reports to: Principal Vocational Training College Location: BoH Centre – Ongata Rongai
    Key Responsibilities Of ICT/Mathematics Instructor

    Assist the VTC principal in outlining tools and other requirements for effective teaching and carry out needs assessment.
    Provide technical assistance to all college students in the use of ICT systems: generally, give guidance on the correct use of the equipment.
    Ensure that ICT networks are operating efficiently on day-to-day basis and are available to students, and appropriate repairs are undertaken in a timely manner.
    Monitor the ICT computer lab to ensure it is kept secure and reliable including back-up procedures. Prepare and use work schemes and lesson plans in line with the proved examining body curriculum in delivering teaching and instructing students.
    Prepare materials to facilitate creative learning and complete demonstrations as outlined in curriculum. Set assignments regularly and mark them promptly, and follow –up with students’ suggestions for further appropriate improvements in learning.
    Observe and evaluate individual student’s performance and behavior.
    Supervise and control use of material and resources.
    Ensure that students understand and follow the college rules and regulations in order to maintain high level of discipline. Provide guidance and counseling to students to nurture development including spiritual care and make referrals where considered necessary.
    Carry out any other duties and tasks assigned by the management from time to time.

    Qualifications

    Bachelor of Education(Mathematics/ICT)
    Have relevant qualifications in teaching from reputable institution

    Competencies/Abilities/Skills Required

    Software and hardware skills pertaining to web applications are required
    Knowledge in IT design and programming
    Knowledge in networking, internet, license administration
    Determined personality with initiative, perseverance
    Good interpersonal and communication skills
    Demonstrates high regards for accuracy and reliability
    Able to work independently and effectively under pressure.

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  • Pharmaceutical Technologist

    Pharmaceutical Technologist

    Requirements

    Must be registered with the Pharmacy and Poisons Board.
    Diploma in Pharmaceutical Technology from a recognized Medical Training.
    At least one-year experience post internship in a retail pharmacy.

    Key Responsibilities

    Maintain pharmacy inventory by checking pharmaceutical stock to determine inventory level; anticipating needed medications and supplies; placing and expediting orders; verifying receipts; removing outdated drugs & preparing ageing reports frequently.
    Maintain a safe and clean environment.
    Adhere to infection control policies and protocols and standard operating procedures.
    Prepare daily reports per manager’s directive.
    Adhere to the Dangerous Drug Act regulations.
    Perform other duties as directed by Chebu management.

    Pertinent Information

    Application Close Date: 22nd November 2017
    Interview Date: 25th November 2017.
    Salary: Between KES 25,000/- and KES 30,000/- per month depending on qualifications
    Ability to collaborate with other Chebu employees.
    Innovative, courteous and self-motivated.
    Excellent work ethics, punctual, proactive and reliable.
    Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications and general computer literacy.
    Knowledge in sales and marketing is an added advantage.

  • Documentary Shoot & Editor

    Documentary Shoot & Editor

    We are seeking an experienced Shoot Edit who will provide high-quality and creative filming from the field, edit video and compile a finished video documentary of not less than 30 minutes long.
     
    You will have proven experience in long-form single camera programme making.
     
    You will have considerable experience in lighting techniques / equipment, shooting formats, sound recording, location craft and other necessary technical skills.
    Video Editor Responsibilities

     Taking a brief to grasp production team’s needs and specifications
     Field travel in order to shoot material need for documentary making.
     Reviewing shooting script and raw material to create a shot decision list based on scenes’ value and contribution to continuity
     Input music, dialogues, graphics and effects
     Create rough and final cuts
     Ensure logical sequencing and smooth running
     Consult with stakeholders from production to post-production process

    Requirements

    Proven work experience both as a camera person and video editor
    Solid experience with digital technology and editing software packages (e.g. Avid Media Composer, Lightworks, Premiere, After Effects and Final Cut)
    Demonstrable video editing ability with a strong portfolio
    Thorough knowledge of timing and continuity
    Familiarity with special effects, 3D and compositing
    Creative mind and storytelling skills

  • Forestry Associate

    Forestry Associate

    About The Team
    Komaza is different from a traditional forestry company. Rather than planting tens of thousands of hectares in one place and managing those trees through technical specialist staff, we plant trees in partnership with geographically dispersed small holder farmers. All aspects of our forestry – from our nursery, to our forestry practices and trainings, to enumeration and data, to harvest, to the tools we use – draw on best practices from traditional forestry but must work for a small scale farmer. The Forestry Innovation team takes the lead on projects as diverse as tree species selection, measuring growth, forestry training for farmers, and the selection or design of farmer-appropriate forestry tools.
    About This Role
    As Komaza rapidly scales and expands geographically, we will need to develop new forestry methodologies and operational strategies to empower small-holder farmers to grow the best trees as efficiently as possible. As Forestry Associate, you will be at the forefront of our technical partnerships and working closely with our internal Field Operations department to innovate, trial and implement new forestry methods as a pioneer of the disruptive microforestry model.
    What You Will Do

    Research forestry products and tools appropriate for small-holder farmers, design pilots to trial them with small-holder farmers, and implement successful solutions at scale
    Lead our engagement with external researchers and experts to understand existing best practices in forestry including site selection, species R&D, nursery operations, planting, growth, enumeration, and harvesting
    Document best practices, and create and lead trainings to integrate best practices into microforestry model and decentralized field operations
    Monitor, evaluate, and improve Komaza’s existing forestry practices across the value chain

    What You Have

    Master’s degree; one of your two degrees is in a biological sciences, with a strong preference for forestry
    Passion for Komaza’s mission to lift rural farmers out of poverty through the rapid scaling of our microforestry model
    Strong organisational, critical thinking, and communications skills with impeccable spoken and written English

    How You Work

    Define challenges and design solutions by questioning assumptions and seeking early-stage feedback
    Build new systems through design-thinking lens and with a lean (“MVP”) approach
    Manage projects using plans, budgets, RACI matrices and scenario BVAs
    Leverage MS Office, GSuite, Asana & Google calendar to optimize productivity

    You’re Also

    Enthusiastic
    Flexible and self-motivated with the drive to do whatever necessary to get the job done
    Willing and eager to learn and master new technical and professional skills
    Self-directed and intellectually curious – you know how and when to seek feedback in the pursuit of continuous improvement
    Proactive at identifying and communicating challenges and proposed solutions to successfully accomplish work

    What We Expect
    You are a good fit for Komaza if you want to make a meaningful commitment to this role for a minimum of 2 years. This role is based at our headquarters in Kilifi, Kenya. The role offers competitive salary and benefits with potential for further career growth.

  • Credit Officer Business Development Officer Business Development Manager

    Credit Officer Business Development Officer Business Development Manager

    Job Responsibilities

    Contribute in design and implementation of an elaborate company credit control policy.
    Take part in the review of company credit control procedure, develop and implement enhancements.
    Set and monitor company credit limit to ensure acceptable level of risk exposure.
    Take part in design and implement an appropriate means of collections with assistance of Credit Manager,
    Field Sales Staff and ensure that Direct Debit Payment System among clients is appropriately monitored and documented.
    Assist in generation of legal documents for use in the credit function.
    Initiate the vetting of new credit clients and review existing credit clients.
    Be the custodian of company debtors’ record for the overall debtors’ asset portfolio.
    Maintain accurate and up to date clients’ accounts records by setting up and maintaining client files.
    Reconcile transactions and balances regularly to maintain debtors’ accurate accounts.
    Obtain and maintain sufficient information to assess the credit worthiness of new and existing clients.
    Ensure that payments are correctly allocated, to the appropriate account and against the appropriate invoice(s).
    Maintain regular clients and Field Sales Staff contact to ensure timely collection of due debts.
    Prepare monthly collection target for Company clients and Field Sales Staff and ensure that targets are achieved at all times.
    Handle any disputed accounts to ensure that payments are in line with company credit policy.
    Trace down missing debtors.
    Analyze the company debt portfolio on monthly basis to establish high risk accounts for reporting and recommend for resolution.
    Undertake complex reconciliations and compilation of necessary support documents for bad debts.
    Initiate and enforce ‘Stop Supply Orders’ to overdue accounts.
    Negotiate payment schedule with bad debtors, clients in financial difficulties or arrange for goods possession or re-possession to cover for the outstanding debt.
    Identify bad debt accounts requiring assistance of collection agency or legal action and co-ordinate collections with the third party contractors.

    Qualifications 

    A Degree in Business Administration or Finance or its equivalent
    CPAK, ACCA or its equivalent
    Ladies are encouraged to apply
    Conversant with Tally and other computer accounting packages
    On job training in Debt management in related field would be an added advantage.
    Good interpersonal skills with ability to build personal relationships with clients
    Good intercultural orientation and strong public relations skills
    Ability to work with minimal supervision
    Ability to visit clients all over the country once in a while
    Strong communication, negotiation, and analytical/problem solving skills
    Computer skills
    Fluent in English

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  • Civil / Electrical Engineer

    Civil / Electrical Engineer

    Job description
    We are looking for an electrical/civil engineer/company with experience in installing at least 3 Met mast in Kenya to inspect a met mast being installed in Kiambu.
    The job will require 2/3 site visits. The engineer should have their own tools but we shall provide transport from Nairobi.

  • Human Resources Officer NOB, Fixed Term, USSC

    Human Resources Officer NOB, Fixed Term, USSC

    For every child,Hope
    How can you make a difference?
    Under the supervision of the Human Resources Specialist, manage all human resource development activities relating to implementation of Staff Support Plan consistent with the Country Programme Management Plan 2018-2020. The incumbent will provide full coordination, monitoring and evaluation of the established plan and ensure the plan is updated as needed.
    Summary of key accountabilities:
    Within the delegated authority and under the given organizational set-up, the incumbent may be assigned the primarily, shared or contributory accountabilities for all or part of the following areas of major duties and key end-result:
     

    Implement the staff support plan for 2018-2020 CPMP by ensuring the support plan addresses different staff need i.e: staff moving into Somalia, staff moving to other positions in the organization, staff moving to positions outside of UNICEF and / or staff being separated.
    Develop, deliver or coordinate the delivery of training programs to meet organisational needs and provide professional development opportunities for staff. Conduct timely and effective training programmes and briefing on career management to all staff in the office in order to support the capacity building and career development of all staff.
    Analyse organisational issues, program operations, managerial objectives and staff continuous professional development needs to identify and prioritise professional development activities.
    Enhance staff’s job performance by supporting the identification of training needs, preparation of training proposals and arranging for implementation and evaluation of training. Provide HR training and support as required in country, including at sub-office locations.
    Serves as the principal focal point on all activities related to Staff Support Plan; evaluates support plan activities received by staff members to assess the return on investment. Prepares regular reports (narrative and financial), including evaluation reports on skill development and enhanced knowledge in the organisation through training (individual, group, cross-organisational training).

     
    To qualify as a champion for every child you will have¦
    University degree in social sciences or other relevant disciplines (human resources, training, business administration, international relations, psychology).
    Two years of relevant professional work experience in Human Resources. Field work experience fluency in English and local language of the duty station required
    For every Child, you demonstrate¦
    Our core values of Commitment, Diversity and Integrity and core competencies in Communication, Working with People and Drive for Result
    UNICEF is committed to diversity and inclusion within its workforce, and encourages qualified candidates from all backgrounds to apply.