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  • Trial Specialist KEPO Electrical Technician

    Trial Specialist KEPO Electrical Technician

    ROLE PURPOSE
    The trial specialist cuttings department is responsible for all trials running in the cuttings department inclusive of the trials setup and reporting of the trials information to the management after completion of the trials season. From all trials done we will receive results. The results indicate a directional approach for the growing of a crop.
    Together with the Head grower and the Production manager a choice will be made for a growing method based on the trial results. To facilitate the decision making process the trial specialist cuttings department will organize periodic meetings after completion of the trials to determine the growing methods for a crop.
    The trial specialist cuttings department is responsible for the practical implementation of the agreed growing methods for the crop. This means in practice that the trial specialist cuttings department will have to teach the block coordinators and the head grower how to grow the crop according to the new and agreed growing methods.
    ACCOUNTABILITIES
    You will prepare all requested trials. For the new variety trials you will determine if the specie is new specie or one which we are already growing for some time.
    If the specie is a new specie then you are required to research within the literature under which conditions the specie is supposed to grow and based on your findings you are to determine in cooperation with the head grower and the production manager a trial setup which will result in the best growing method at the end of the season.
    If the specie is not new specie in our organization we will run the trial with similar growing conditions as the production varieties.
    For the research trials you will discuss with the people requesting for the trial the best trial approach. You will write a trial setup for the trial and set up the trial according to this trial setup.
    You will be in charge of all production activities of the new materials and research trials at Pollen.
    Growing of the plants, which are part of the trials program from the day the plants arrive at the farm as an unrooted cuttings until the plants are uprooted at the end of the season.
    Growing media preparation.
    Planting
    Putting and keeping the drip irrigation in good order.
    Pruning
    Deflowering
    Long day treatment (where applicable)
    Short day treatment (where applicable)
    Application of trial specific sprays.
    Assist in trials logistics work.
    Harvesting of cuttings.
    Post harvest quality control and packaging.
    All unforeseeable necessary activities for the good growing of the plants. Communication of all trial related maters with the responsible people involved (production manager cuttings department etc).
    Recording of all specifics concerning all trials running at the cuttings department.
    Handling of the records and organizing them in a useful manner in a computer file.
    Analyzing the records during the active growth of the trial and finalizing the analysis at the end of the trial.
    Compiling the results of the trials in a useful format and compile the final report.
    Presenting the report to the stakeholders. During this meeting new growing methods will be agreed upon.
    Advice and teach the Head grower and the Cuttings production Coordinators on how to grow the plants according to the new growing methods for every variety we trialed (new variety trials and research trials).
    Timeliness
    The Trial specialist will be required to be punctual in all activities (reporting, leaving, tea breaks, lunch break etc). The Trial specialist does have an example function and the common worker will mirror his or her timeliness to that of the Trail specialist.
    Hygiene
    The Trail specialist is required to be an example to others in hygiene measures of all levels.
    Crop and greenhouse hygiene.
    Hygiene around the greenhouses within and without the compound of the company.
    Personal hygiene.
    HSE
    The Trial specialist is required to be on the alert for any safety issue that might occur and report accordingly. 
    Qualifications
     
    KNOWLEDGE SKILLS & EXPERIENCE:Critical Knowledge: 
    Growing of Cuttings.
    Crop management including Pests and diseases management.
    Data collection and processing
    Critical Skills: 
    Crop management- fertilization, watering, crop husbandry,
    Scouting-pest and disease control and chemical knowledge.
    Critical Experience:
    Data collection and analysis.
    Growing of unrooted cuttings.
    Supervision and training.
    Disease and pest identification and management.
    Key Skills
    Communication
    Analytical
    Computer
    Leadership
    Planning
    Numerical
    Personal Attributes
    High integrity.
    Self motivated.
    Good interpersonal skills.
    Open minded.
    Team player.
    Ability to prioritise
    Personal relationship.
    Essential Syngenta Competencies
    Customer-focused
    Ensure that the plants are grown and fed under the right conditions to ensure quality of the products to satisfy the customer requirements.
    Innovative
    Challenge and improve the current way of doings things in your area of responsibility to increase efficiency.
    Decisive
    Demonstrate ability to take prudent action with little oversight.
    Communicative
    Demonstrates openness in communication to others, able to communicate to general workers in a language they can understand, listens well and incorporates the thoughts and ideas of others.
    Trusted
    Track record for building trust and reliability to deliver required products.
    Team-oriented
    Ability to work in a team of other growers and other personnel, providing support.
    Results-oriented
    Ability to deliver products in defined quantities, quality time and cost.
    Other behaviors critical for the role.
    Ability to work under pressure.
    Proactiveness in taking precautionary measures in the growing function.
    Timely communication of any growing quality related issues.
    Good coach.
    CRITICAL SUCCESS FACTORS AND KEY CHALLENGES.
    Quality and integrity of data collected
    Proper labor organization, training and supervision
    Scouting
    Crop management
    Water management-consistent fertilization.
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  • Community Engagement and Accountability Delegate – Food Crisis Operations

    Community Engagement and Accountability Delegate – Food Crisis Operations

    Job purpose
    The CEA delegate will support National Society and IFRC food crisis operations teams to enhance the impact, reach and efficiency of emergency response operations through the integration of CEA activities and approaches. This includes community communication, participation and feedback systems, behaviour and social change communication, information as aid and evidence-based advocacy.
    Job duties and responsibilities
    Technical support to operations
    · Identify how National Societies and IFRC Africa food crisis operations teams can enhance the quality of their operations by integrating and/or scaling up an appropriate mix of approaches and activities to engaging with affected people and communities.
    · Ensure CEA activities and approaches are integrated in operational plans and budgets, and add value by helping the operation to meet its aims.
    · Support the harmonisation of CEA interventions across different sectors, within and across different operations, to help mainstream best practices.
    · Provide technical support to National Societies and IFRC Africa food crisis operations teams to:
    o Ensure emergency assessments are transparent and participatory, and capture people’s information needs and trusted and preferred communication channels.
    o Build community participation into operational planning, design and implementation.
    o Strengthen and/or help set up feedback mechanisms, including processes to make sure feedback is analysed and acted upon by operational teams.
    o Strengthen and/or help set up systems for sharing life-saving, useful and actionable information with affected people about Red Cross and Red Crescent services, from selection criteria to health advice, as part of information-as-aid activities.
    o To increase their reach and impact by helping teams, such as health, water and sanitation and disaster risk reduction, to set up methods to gain a deeper understanding of local perceptions, beliefs, culture, practices and values and to implement innovative behaviour and social change communication activities.
    o To find ways to involve affected people in assessing the impact of the operational response.
    o To ensure women, children, the elderly, people with disabilities and other vulnerable groups have equal access to information channels and feedback mechanisms particular to their needs, and taking into account any specific protection issues.
    Capacity building
    · Provide targeted CEA training and mentoring support to National Society staff and volunteers and IFRC Africa food crisis operations teams.
    · Support the rolling out and adaptation of CEA Movement tools, methodologies and activities, as defined in the CEA Movement guide and toolkit.
    · Build the capacity of the National Societies to integrate CEA into their ways of working and support the development of exit strategies to map out which CEA activities and approaches can/should be sustained after the end of operations in order to support long term resilience-building efforts.
    Coordination, representation and reporting
    · Work closely with the IFRC CEA Regional Advisor for Africa to ensure there is consistency and sustainability between CEA in emergencies and CEA in long term programming within the region.
    Coordinate CEA efforts with Movement partners.
    · Coordinate and identify partnership opportunities with other NGOs, humanitarian agencies, UN, private sector and Government through food crisis working groups.
    · Identify opportunities for partnership with external organisations, including the use of technology and innovative approaches to enhance CEA.
    · Ensure CEA data is included in existing Information Management systems and platforms so it can be used to inform decision-making processes at strategic and operational levels.
    · Support evidence-based learning by supporting operational teams to assess and monitor levels of community engagement through research, impact surveys, perception studies and case studies.
    Support the positioning and visibility of Red Cross and Red Crescent CEA achievements and share data with the wider humanitarian network to inform and influence the overall response.

    Apply via :

    www.ifrc.org

  • CaLP Capacity Building Lead – Regional

    CaLP Capacity Building Lead – Regional

    The Role
    This is a great opportunity to use your great interpersonal skills and understanding of CTP to help improve the quality of cash programme in East Africa.
    The CaLP Capacity Building Lead will lead the development of CaLP’s training in the region. With an emphasis on consistently high quality work, s/he will plan, deliver and evaluate training courses and provide support to CaLP members in the delivery of their CaLP affiliated training. While the role has a strong training focus, the post holder will also engage with and support a wider capacity building agenda. This will include planning and facilitating learning events; providing advice and information to organisations engaged in CTP and contributing to the development of learning resources.
    The post-holder will contribute to the development of regional and global plans. At times, the post-holder will contribute to the development of funding proposals and will be responsible for generating information to contribute to donor reports. The post holder will ensure compliance with CaLP and donor policies and procedures as relevant to their work.
    The post holder will achieve all the above by working closely with the East Africa and Global CaLP teams, engaging with CaLP members and the broader community of practice. Working with a high degree of autonomy when delivering training, the post holder will maintain a high quality of work and professional standards at all times. The Capacity Building Lead will work with a range of CTP actors, engaging with people with a wide range of backgrounds, experience and seniority.
    Responsibility
    · Develop and roll out agreed training plans, ensuring training work is delivered to a consistently high standard and evaluated to assess its effectiveness.
    · Contribute to the review and revision of CaLP training courses, leading the development of specific elements as appropriate.
    · Contribute to the development of new information and resources generated by CaLP in East Africa and input to the development of global materials.
    · Represent CaLP externally, engaging with a wide range of humanitarian actors in training and other contexts as appropriate.
    · Influence the work of CTP actors in East Africa by sharing information, evidence and learning to support improved programming.
    Person specification
    · Substantial work experience in the humanitarian sector, with solid experience of cash transfer programming.
    · A degree level education
    · Experience of working as a trainer, with adult learners, facilitating training and learning events.
    · Excellent interpersonal skills to lead and develop others and to influence and negotiate with diverse stakeholders.
    · Demonstrable ability to communicate effectively, articulating complex and sometimes competing ideas and experiences simply as well as navigating language barriers and         cultural differences sensitively.
    · High level of energy and creativity.
    · Self-starter, able to work in a small team in East Africa and remotely with CaLP’s geographically-dispersed, multi-cultural and multi-disciplinary team.
    · Strong English language skills – verbal, oral and written.
    · Right to work in Kenya.

    Apply via :

    jobs.oxfam.org.uk

  • Project Manager

    Project Manager

    Job Description
    I. Position profile
    Under the supervision and guidance of the Project Manager, the Project Officer will be responsible for ensuring that projects’ activities are fully implemented in accordance with proposals, according to ACTED rules and regulations and donor requirements in Somalia.
    II. Responsibilities:
    Follow up the implementation project activities in Somalia to ensure the project is completed in a timely and accountable manner
    Ensure that ACTED actions are ethnically fair and proportionate.
    Coordinate with the field team in Somalia and other departments to prepare and implement project monitoring and evaluation plans.
    Set up, plan, supervise and monitor the project at the field level to ensure the successful implementation of all projects activities, the generation of planned outputs and attainment of key project objectives.
    Receive monthly reports from Field Project officers, review and refine before sharing with Programme Manager
    Help in development and updating of monthly Project Management Framework (PMF) sheets to ensure smooth tracking of the assigned projects
    Periodically monitor and update Beneficiary database of the projects and update in the events of re-targeting before finally sharing with Programme Manager and compliance as well as other interested departments
    Ensure all activities undertaken are appropriately documented (agreement/MOUs with relevant authorities in Somalia, attendance sheets and training circular, beneficiary Registration lists, work plans and accounts when relevant etc)
    Coordinate with AME departments in alerting them on all planned monitoring activities of the projects and create smooth work relationship
    Liaise with field project officers in providing necessary technical support in reporting and implementation of project activities
    Budget and monitor project expenditures to ensure they are in line with ACTED and donor requirements.
    Liaise with other departments to coordinate procurement and other needs for project implementation and organization base support
    Produce departmental internal report on weekly and monthly basis
    Provide internal reporting as requested from coordination and line management
    Accurately manage payrolls for beneficiaries ahead of cash transfers.
    Perform other duties as requested by supervisor
    III. Requested profile
    Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent in Development studies, Social science or other relevant discipline
    Project management experience in Donor Funded Projects
    Demonstrated experience in project management in an NGO/INGO is highly preferable.
    Experience with SCOPE system will be a plus
    Able to manage a high workload and meet tight deadlines
    Hands On experience in report writing
    Prior significant humanitarian work experience is an added advantage
    Ability and willing to travel in Somalia
    Flexibility and ability to multi-task under pressure;
    Proven ability to work creatively and independently both in the field and in the office;
    Good inter-personal skills, commitment and motivation
    Fluent in Somali and English

    Qualified persons with the required skills are invited to submit their applications (most updated CV and cover letter) by or before 11th August 2017. Please do not attach any other documents while sending your applications, if required they will be requested at a later stage.Please note that only the shortlisted candidates will be contacted.ACTED will at no stage of recruitment process request candidate to make payments of any kind. Further, ACTED has not retained any agent in connection with recruitment.ACTED is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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  • End Harmful Practices, Programme Officer

    End Harmful Practices, Programme Officer

    Major Duties and Responsibilities
    Analysis of laws and policies on FGM and child marriage;
    Draft high-quality technical submissions for advocacy (e.g. on draft laws, policy statements, petitions etc.) and human rights treaty bodies and mechanisms (e.g. African Commission on Human and Peoples’ Rights);
    Development of effective legal and people-led advocacy strategies;
    Identification of potential cases of violations of girls’ rights through child marriage and FGM for strategic impact litigation with the goal of setting legal precedents in collaboration with partners;
    Support partners in advocacy using regional and international advocacy using regional and international human rights law and protocols;
    Communicate regularly with and engage new civil society partners predominantly from Africa to share information, seek their input and call for joint action to end FGM and child marriage;
    Develop Equality Now Action campaigns targeting governments and policymakers on the elimination of FGM and child marriage and actively move forward existing campaigns with a particular focus on Africa;
    Engage, including through correspondence and meetings, with relevant government officials and United Nations agencies on active campaigns on ending FGM and child marriage in Africa and globally and leverage the support of global and regional actors based in Africa for Equality Now’s global campaigns;
    Coordinate and work closely with all other teams as guided by the End Harmful Practices Programme Manager. Ensure clear and consistent communication and coordination with relevant Programme Officers and Managers particularly in relation to regional emerging trends or opportunities in relation to their programme goals;
    Assist in coordinating End Harmful Practices work, including quarterly reporting, regular team calls, updates for Staff and the Board of Directors etc.;
    Develop resource mobilization concept notes and proposals;
    Ensure the timely and effective implementation of project activities and accurate reports;
    Monitoring and evaluation of activities and generation of specific challenges or successes for exchange and learning;
    Represent Equality Now in coalitions and at conferences and meetings;
    In close collaboration with Equality Now’s media and communications team represent Equality Now to the media to raise public awareness of child marriage and FGM;
    Due to the collaborative nature of our work, the post holder will work with and support other teams, i.e. Legal Equality, End Sexual Violence and End Sex Trafficking, as required by their Manager.
    Qualifications, Skills And Competencies
    Degree in gender studies/law/ human rights/international studies preferred;
    Knowledge of international and regional human rights framework and relevant UN and African human rights mechanisms/instruments;
    Experience in working on international human rights law with regional and international treaty monitoring bodies on issues of women’s and girls’ rights;
    Experience in training and facilitation;
    Skill and experience to effectively communicate and advocate for women’s rights;
    Fluency in English and French required;
    Experience working in or with civil society organizations;
    Experience in project management especially monitoring and evaluation;
    Ability to work effectively within a multi-cultural and remote team;
    Ability to work independently;
    Excellent analytical, conceptual, writing and editing skills and use of computer software; and;
    Willingness to travel relatively frequently.

    Apply via :

    www.idealist.org

  • Web and Graphic Designer

    Web and Graphic Designer

    Overall purpose of the job
    To develop and maintain websites using latest industry technologies. Assist in graphic design, branding and a host of other ICT related activities.
    Responsibilities
    Reporting to Creative Director, and in collaboration with the ICT team, the Web Designer will perform the following duties, among others:
     Develop new Web applications as identified by the supervisor, and their management through packaged and customized applications.
     Ensure that the main Conquest Capital portal and other websites are up-to-date through collaboration with other staff.
     Maintain and enhance existing Web applications and ensure all internal systems are integrated.
     Perform complete testing of Web applications unit and system, engaging users as necessary
     Conduct all user acceptances testing, and report results
     Design and implement user-driven templates, databases and interfaces for ease of use.
     Develop graphic content such as logos and adverts for websites.
     Perform complete testing of Web applications unit and system, engaging users as necessary
     Perform other duties as assigned
    Minimum Requirements/Qualifications
     Possess excellent knowledge of XHTML/CSS mark up and current web standards e.g Bootstrap Framework.
     Proficiency in content management systems such as Drupal, wordpress and Magento.
     A good understanding of web graphics, typography, page layout and illustration.
     Experience in using graphic design software tools (Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign)
     Good understanding of php scripting, Mysql databases and Javascript.
     Excellent communication (oral and written) and presentation skills.
     Ability to make public presentations will be an added advantage.

    Applications will be accepted up to 25th August 2017, or until the position is filled, whichever is earlier.  Send an application (including current salary details and anticipated remuneration package), with a current CV with names and addresses of 3 referees (including e-mail addresses and fax numbers), copies of transcripts or academic certificates and relevant testimonials, and a one-page write-up (application letter) on how you consider yourself suitable for the above job. Electronic copies must be sent to jobs@nairobiwebsitedesigners.comOnly applications of shortlisted candidates will be acknowledged.

    Apply via :

    jobs@nairobiwebsitedesigners.com

  • IT Operations Manager

    IT Operations Manager

    Detailed Responsibilities:
    Asset Management
    Work with senior leadership to maintain a forecast and budget for IT asset demands; this will be for the coming year/quarter/month.
    Plan for massive expansion and IT field support impromptu demands.
    Design and improve the internal asset fleet specifications based on user requirements; the requirements would be derived from regular user interviews.
    Manage the purchase of hardware and software products through the procurement department; the orders must be placed in a timely manner with clear justifications.
    Improve and manage asset tracking systems to ensure that company assets are issued and maintained responsibly.
    Service Delivery
    Manage the overhaul of Komaza’s entire network infrastructure.
    Ensure that Komaza’s internet is running consistently, smooth and fast.
    Oversee the troubleshooting of system issues and respond to escalated support incidents.
    Author as well as implement training around common computer, phone and software issues.
    Team Management
    Hire and manage a growing team of IT service delivery specialists.
    Maintain the quality of service by managing all IT support activities.
    Develop and report on the IT service delivery key performance indicators.
    Maintain a secure work environment and motivate staff by developing personal growth opportunities.
    Information Security and Management
    Define, maintain and implement systems backups, archiving, and disaster recovery procedures.
    Define, maintain and implement network as well as information security and control structures.
    Does this sound like you?
    Eager and independent learner
    People person and team leader
    IT Hardware/Software Administration professional
    IT Asset Management expert
    IT Policy framework development and implementation know-how
    Appreciative of start-up environments
    Attentive to detail
    Data management proficient
    Reason from ‘first principles’ rather than by analogy
    Have a BSc. Computer Science / Information systems
    Cisco certified
    Willing and able to relocate to Kilifi

    Apply via :

    www.linkedin.com

  • Account Manager

    Account Manager

    Job description
    This role is responsible for ensuring client(s) within the portfolio are satisfied with the deliverables and servicing of primary research projects whilst staying aligned with current and future business objectives.
    OUTCOMES
    Grow new business and ensure annual revenue targets are met by the identification of new opportunities
    Develop Kantar Public research and consultancy offer in the region with emphasis on areas such as Health, Gender, Economics Agriculture, Qualitative research, and/or any area within the social and developmental space
    Excellent service and client satisfaction, manage the client’s expectations with respect to the quality, speed and volume of data
    Develop efficiency within operations through looking at better ways to work to reduce budgets
    Providing strategic & relevant insights to clients through storytelling and emphasizing applicability of social and developmental research
    Demonstrate excellence in technical and marketing expertise to inspire both clients and team members
    CAPABILITIES
    Experience in preparing and delivering winning research proposals and presentations that demonstrate personal credibility and insight into Health, Gender, Economics Agriculture, Qualitative research, and/or any area within the social and developmental space
    Strong knowledge of their market with at least 5 years’ experience of working across government and social research projects
    Experience of writing and publishing reports that are in the public domain
    Leads by example, nurture and develop team members through coaching and performance management
    Proven ability as a manager

    Apply via :

    www.linkedin.com

  • Digital Marketing Executive

    Digital Marketing Executive

    Job description
    Hemingways Collection has an exciting opportunity for an experienced Digital Marketer to join its team. Job duties include:
    Onsite optimisation (including creating and updating) of website content
    Analyse website performance for monthly reporting and KPI tracking
    SEO management and monitoring
    Daily management of social media channels
    Grow the brand through social media marketing and advertising
    Blog/newsletter writing and editing
    Only Kenyan citizens should apply

    Apply via :

    www.linkedin.com

  • Organizational Development Officer

    Organizational Development Officer

    The position of Organization Development Officer is based in Nairobi with frequent long missions in Central and West Africa. Salaries are modest.
    The EAGLE Network operates in 9 African countries where it carries wildlife law enforcement operations that brought more than 1,000 traffickers to prison.
    ESSENTIAL CONDITIONS FOR APPLICANTS:
    Ability to adapt to pressure and stress
    Strong ability to think creatively and outside of the box
    Self-sufficient, independent and able to travel alone in new regions
    Strong resilience and perseverance until results are achieved
    Experience in volunteering and strong personal value system and non-conformism
    Some experience of living, travelling or working in Africa and outside it, liking diversity
    Strong desire to effect change in society
    Ability to speak French and English
    Education and/or experience requested:
    Experience and training in management and leadership, knowledge of methods of managing an NGO
    Experience in managing a team in Africa (size about 10 people)
    University education, knowledge of the issues of wildlife trade and nature conservation in Africa
    Description of the position
    The Organizational Development Officer is a proactive role, which is designed to support the Network Members and the EAGLE Network to succeed. It is responsible for identifying and leading organizational development needs, undertaking personnel development both within the Network Members and across the Network and spearheading innovative initiatives that will enable the EAGLE Network to be successful in its mission to foster activism and take forward the fight against corruption.
    Specifically the duties of the Organizational Development Officer are:
    Proactively identify performance challenges and organizational development needs the teams of Network Members are facing and develop mechanisms and programs to enable Network Members to operate effectively and ensure ongoing execution of the EAGLE Program Model.
    Proactively identify training, mentoring and personal and professional development needs of Network Members, Country Coordinators and Super-Volunteers, to enable them to operate effectively in their roles.
    Based on best practices, develop toolkits and standards for Network Members to aid them undertake their work.
    Actively work with coordinators and team members of Network members on implementing the developed toolkits, trainings and mentoring programs to ensure the development of each Network Member and The Network itself.
    Support the EAGLE Network in the selection and development of high potential people, e.g., super-volunteers for crucial positions in the Network Members. Develop and operate a system that supports cross-border mobility of those people.
    Help to prevent crises at an early stage on the basis of constant overall monitoring of Network Members and some type of Traffic Light system, as well as permanent contact with crucial Network Member stakeholders. In case of crises, support CC through personal attendance and the use of best practice intervention tools.
    Spearhead innovative initiatives that will foster activism and take forward the fight against corruption.

    Are you interested? Send your CV and motivation letter to info@eagle-enforcement.org

    Apply via :

    info@eagle-enforcement.org