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Associate Sales Representative – Bachelor/Master (Graduate) – Kenya
Start date 27 th July 2020
Training Location Amsterdam for the first 12 months
Location after training Nairobi, Kenya
Area of Interest Sales – Product
Why you’ll love Cisco
Are you ready to change the World? Do you want to be passionate about your employer and the brand you represent? Everything is converging on the Internet, making networked connections more meaningful than ever before in our lives. Our employees’ ground-breaking ideas impact everything imaginable – from entertainment, retail, healthcare, and education, to public and private sectors, smart cities, and everyday devices in our homes. Here, that means you will take creative ideas from the drawing board to dynamic solutions that have real world impact. You’ll collaborate with Cisco leaders, partner with expert mentors, and develop incredible relationships with colleagues who share your interest in connecting the unconnected. You’ll be part a team that cares about its customers, enjoys having fun, and you’ll take part in changing the lives of those in our local communities. Come prepared to be encouraged and inspired!Who You’ll Work With
You’ll be part of our Cisco Sales Associates Program (CSAP), an award-winning and industry recognized early-in-career development program for top university graduates from around the world. You’ll train alongside incredibly talented individuals, like yourself, from different countries and diverse backgrounds. Early on, you’ll make long-lasting friendships and belong to a rich human network that will support you throughout your career.
As a successful Associate Sales Representative (ASR), you’ll learn to discover, build and drive new opportunities with our Cisco partners while collaborating with Cisco engineers to provide technical solutions that drive business outcomes for our customers.
You’ll learn from top authorities and coaches in an
What You’ll Do
Cisco Sales Associates Program offers a global environment that provides a phased approach to training and on-the-job-experience. In the first phase of your experience, we will develop your technical, sales and communication skills and give the opportunity to rotate through a variety of areas. You will learn how to position Cisco’s architectures, solutions and products to our customers.The program will begin on July 27th, 2020. While challenging, it will push you to become the best version of yourself. We’ll encourage you to pursue industry-standard certifications and be assessed and coached through customer simulations and on-the-job activities. We’ll offer you a safe and fun environment to practice what you’ve learnt, all the while providing you with feedback to develop your potential.
Once you complete Phase 1, Phase 2 will advance you to a Virtual Sales Account Manager (VSAM) role as part of the Cisco Global Virtual Sales (GVS) Team. The GVS organization is passionate about driving sales productivity breakthrough and building compelling business value for our partners while nurturing our partner relationships. As a VSAM, you’ll build positive relationships with existing customers, working closely with them to understand their business strategy and uncover new business opportunities whilst achieving their desired business outcomes. You’ll partner with Sales Engineers and together you’ll position the benefits of our Cisco solutions to your customer, using our market-leading collaboration tools.
From there, your career can develop and grow into a variety of sales opportunities at Cisco.
Who You Are
Technology enthusiast, who enjoys talking about innovation and always keeps up with the latest technology news.
A strong communicator with the confidence to engage and talk to a wide range of people.
Willing and able present your ideas in front of an audience.
View team collaboration as instrumental to achieving success.
Enjoy looking at practical real-life challenges and thinking creatively to solve them.
Approach situations with an open and curious mind, taking on challenges with an eye for opportunity.
Ability to take complex problems and simplify them.What You Need To Be Eligible
Preferably hold a degree in Business and Management, Finance, Marketing, Entrepreneurship, MIS, Engineering and other related degrees.
Must have graduated by May 2018 or later
Fluent in English
Must be able to legally live and work in Kenya without visa support or sponsorship (student visas or visas obtained on your own are not applicable for the program)
Be willing to relocate to Kenya as the country of hire, upon graduating from the program
Willing to relocate for 12 months to a designated CSAP training hub if required. Visa assistance and relocation package to training hubs will be provided as required. -
Country Lead
As part of its development, the Company is looking to hire a Country Lead – Kenya, reporting to the COO.
ROLE DESCRIPTION/RESPONSIBILITIES
Business Development – Pre – project:Participate in Company general effort in generating sales leads
Actively participate in building key strategy partnerships with local partners (brokers, property developers, professional service providers etc.)
Take Client brief & brief internally the Ops team
Present Proposal to Client (Concept Design, Space Planning, Costing, PoW etc.)During project:
Compliance (Internal & External)
Approvals & Permits
Insurances
Health & Safety
EnvironmentalAccount Management:
Draft & Update Project Delivery Plan (Template)
Attend, Lead, Minute & Report Site Meetings (Internal & External)
Draft Client Weekly Progress Reports (Template)Time Management:
Draft Initial PoW
Manage process of Extension of Time (EoT)
Draft / Manage Revised / Updated PoWCost & Contract Management:
Client:
Draft & report preliminary & detailed costing
Draft & Manage Project CF
Manage VO process
Draft & Manage Project budget
Draft & Manage AFP & Invoice process
Draft & Manage Contract process
Manage Projects Accounts processVendors:
Manage vendors tender process & recommend vendors
Manage vendor appointment process
Manage vendor contract process
Manage vendor payment process (POs, AFPs etc.)Construction Management:
Daily Site Visit
Ensure the construction site is compliant with Company rules and local regulations
Ensure the progress on site
Ensure the quality of the construction
Ensure what is been built is what has been designed, specified & costedQuality Management:
Manage Quality Standards (Template) & Inspections (Checklist)
Manage Non-Conformity process
Manage Snagging processPost project:
Manage Defects Liability Period
Manage Reference Letter
Draft & Implementation – Project Post Mortems & Lessons learnedREQUIREMENTS:
Bold
Agile
Passionate
Strong international exposure
Positive Team spirit and great team player
Self-driven, pro-active, autonomous and reliable
Detailed oriented & rigorous
Great oral and written communication skills
Ability to multi task and work under pressure
Great time management skills
“Can go” attitude / “go getter” mindset
BSc or MsC in / Project Management/ Construction Management / Quantity Surveying from a leading reputable university.
Min 3/5 years’ experience in a leading QS / Design & Build / Project Management firm dealing with international clients. -
Associate Systems Engineer
We can’t wait for you to discover this for yourself as an Account Systems Engineer II to work as part of a team based in Nairobi, Kenya.
Our field sales professionals rely on proactive passionate technical support during the sales process – and our expert Systems Engineering team always steps up to the mark. We lead the development and implementation of complex and specialized products, applications, services and solutions. From delivering sales presentations and product demonstrations and Proof of Concepts (POC), to sizing and designing Solutions developing detailed installations Services or system integration plans, we ensure customers get the innovative, relevant, inter-operable solutions they need.
Key ResponsibilitiesUses knowledge of competitive solutions to effectively address and dispel customer objections to Dell EMC solutions and train the account team.
Develops and build relationships with the account team, partners and customers in support of sales team objectives and engages and leverages corporate resources, abilities, budgets and personnel as appropriate. Strategists and executes technical sales calls.
Drive and Assists the Sales Team to develop and implement specific account penetration strategies, produce account specific product and service and sales plans. Presents and markets the design and value of proposed Dell EMC solution and business case to customers, prospects and Dell EMC management. Possesses detailed product/technology/industry knowledge. Knowledge of job associated software and applications. Dell EMC Proven Professional Certification desired.
Configures and documents Dell EMC software, hardware and service solutions to meet customer and sales objectives. Completes required Presales documentation quickly and accurately.
Leverages knowledge of competitive solutions to effectively address and dispel customer objections to Dell EMC solutions and train the account team.
Executes technical sales calls.
Configures and documents Dell EMC software, hardware and service solutions to meet customer and sales objectives. Completes required Presales documentation quickly and accurately. Qualifies sales opportunities in the terms of customer technical requirements, competition, decision making process and funding.Essential Requirements
Experience in designing and selling advanced transformational Innovative solution
IT transformation knowledge and proven field experience. Ability to articulate and design modern data center infrastructure based on industry best practices, Storage (SDS, Block, File, Object and HDFS), Compute (Blade, Rack), Converged systems (CI, HCI), Network (SDN and traditional network), Virtualization (VMware, Hyper-V, KVM, VDI), Operation Systems (Windows, Unix, and clustering)
Good understanding of infrastructure Solution requirements for major applications and platforms (Oracle, SAP, Microsoft) and being able to size and participate to the scoping, and technology trends (Big Data, Public and hybrid Cloud, Artificial Intelligence, IOT, DevOps). Fair understanding of other data center enabling technology (Security, Service Desk)
Good understanding of enterprise customers requirements and strong presentation and leadership skills
Fair Knowledge of popular IT frameworks (i.e. ITIL, TOGAF, eTOM) and building business case including key financial measures (i.e. ROI, NPV, IRR)Benefits
We offer highly competitive salaries, bonus programs, world-class benefits, and unparalleled growth and development opportunities — all to create a compelling and rewarding work environment.
If you have the technical skills to take our sales to the next level, this is your opportunity to develop with Dell.
Closing date: 11th February 2020
Dell is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions at Dell are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion or belief, national, social or ethnic origin, sex (including pregnancy), age, physical, mental or sensory disability, HIV Status, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, marital, civil union or domestic partnership status, past or present military service, family medical history or genetic information, family or parental status, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate. Dell will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics. Learn more about Diversity and Inclusion at Dell here. -
Head.KQ Academy General Manager.Americas
Purpose of Role
The Head of KQ Academy will overally be in charge of Learning and Organization Development and will define, implement the enterprise learning strategy, and the organizational capability development to support the broader company strategy execution.
This role will ensure the delivery of regulatory training and currency of all our staff certifications is monitored and maintained
This role will be accountable for revenue-generating learning product offerings to external clients, design of innovative alternative streams of revenue for the approved training organization (ATO) and the learning academy.
Key Duties and ResponsibilitiesDriving the culture-building learning interventions and play a critical role in strategizing Learning & Development interventions to strengthen the people capabilities and organizational culture
Working with the Chief Human Resource Officer, collaborate with the leadership team on the formulation of critical strategies by anticipating Learning & Development and Organisational development interventions required to execute the company strategy
Strategizing and leading all people development interventions for the organization by building a Learning academy which will include programs in coaching, individual development planning, management & leadership development, career pathing, design, and deliver training on regulatory, behavioural and technical, induction, virtual based training, etc.
Supporting the development of high potential employees at senior and mid-career levels, ensuring a robust learning framework with learning journeys is in place for employees at all levels
Ensure implementation and tracking of functional capability framework to map ROI for all learning interventions for the functional areas e.g. functional learning academies and learning tracks for functions & roles.
Partner with business leaders and the Chief Human Resource Officer to identify skills and competencies needed to strengthen the organization and prepare it for future success, e.g. succession planning and to support talent development interventions.
Design and lead the creation of internal training content and exploration of external partners, subject matter experts, and available solutions to deliver on company learning and development objectives including the following: business skills, on-boarding & orientation, leadership development and ongoing employee skill development.
Serve as the champion and thought leader on learning and development, and foster a culture of continuous learning, growth mindset and knowledge sharing.
Establish operational and performance metrics to measure and support learning and development initiatives and programs, drive priorities and measure outcomes and efficacy and leverage data to identify and make adjustments needed to achieve the desired performance.
Serve as the subject matter expert to continually drive innovation as it relates to training systems and tools, industry trends and best practices, new products and resources in the market, and provide direction and assistance on the development of new and effective ways to deliver learning content and experiences.
Manage and ensure the continuous improvement of the Learning Management System (LMS), including organizing new content to meet established criteria, diverse learning channels and ensuring all published content is accurate and current.
Overall management of the company training budgets for regulatory and non-regulatory training and all the learning and development initiatives
Lead the development and embedding of core organizational capabilities critical for the company success and posterity including coaching and mentoring programs and embed a learning culture in the company
Lead the transformation of learning and development through blended learning methodologies and technology-based learning including gamification and micro-learning
Lead and be accountable for the revenue-generating product offerings specifically, as an approved training organization (ATO) and design and business development for external clients in the aviation industry and any other viable training productsQualifications
Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Management or Human Resources required; Advanced degree or certifications in Human Resources, Organizational Psychology and/or Training preferred
In-depth 8-12 years of experience into building and managing a Learning and Development function and organizational development (OD) practices or progressive experience in one or more areas integral to learning and development or human resources
In-depth knowledge in the field of training, learning analysis, performance coaching, design thinking and project management.
Good commercial acumen, corporate and business orientation.
Someone skilled at orchestrating efforts across various functions in an organization, cross-team collaboration and influencing without authority.
A clear communicator of information, ideas, and training to individuals or groups in a manner that engages and helps them understand and retain the message.
Strong leadership management skills, i.e., comfortable with leading teams under uncertainty, ambiguity and constant change, yet able to set priorities and deliver to commitments.
Excellent communication, interpersonal, presentation and facilitation skills: able to effectively and quickly build relationships and establish trust, respect, competence, and confidence.
Exceptional stakeholder management skills, adept at engaging and serving as a consultant to all levels of management and leadership from frontline managers to C-level executives.Interested candidates are requested to submit their application online.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.go to method of application »
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Inter- Agency Working Group (IAWG) Graduate Trainee Assistant
DIMENSIONS OF THE ROLE
The position will work closely with IAWG Coordinator, the IAWG Co-chairs, steering committee/core group and sub groups chairs in delivery of the IAWG mandate.
This position is responsible for supporting the coordinator in running the secretariat functions including admin, logistics/procurement, finance and communication.
AccountabilitiesSupport the coordinator in the running of the IAWG secretariat activities – this includes but not limited to providing on-hand assistance during conferences and sub-group meetings e.g. ensuring that participants are welcomed, signed in, take minutes and ensure other specific administrative and logistics issues are responded to in a timely and appropriate manner.
Updating the IAWG website – posting of events/jobs vacancy among others.
Update IAWG social media on a regular basis with relevant material, highlighting key events and achievements using blogs etc.
Designing concepts for campaigns, events and other special projects.
Carry out media monitoring and report on a weekly/monthly basis.
Generate, edit and publish the weekly bulletin.
Support in development and maintenance of a suite of materials (events posters, brochures, flyers etc.) to effectively communicate the work of IAWG.
Support in report writing for all IAWG related activities.Key relationships
Internal
The position will also work closely with IAWG Coordinator as well as the sub groups leads.
Technical expertise, skills, knowledge, experience and behaviours
Knowledge and experienceUniversity degree in the field of communications, public relations, languages, journalism & peace, conflict and International relations.
Experience in managing websites and in using social media tools in a professional context.
Demonstrated experience in events coordination, administration and/or management, preferably within INGOs.
Pro-active communicator, with experience working in multi-disciplinary teams.
Resourcefulness, flexibility, good organisational skills and the ability to prioritise and to meet deadlines.
Demonstrated effective organizational skills and ability to handle work in a timely manner.
Ability to work effectively with people from different nationalities, cultures, ethnic and religious groups across the region.
Good understanding of humanitarian issues in East and Central Africa, and the ability to relate IAWG work within this context.Skills
Strong interpersonal, diplomacy, negotiation and team engagement skills.
Ability to network effectively and develop a wide range of relevant contacts.
Influential communicator with excellent written English and oral communication skills
Competent IT skills & experience in the use of software programs such as MS Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Mailchimp & Adobe suite 6 – A MUST.
Experience of operating multi-media equipment including digital cameras, video recording equipment, web cams, and voice recorders.
Experience of tailoring communication and advocacy messages for a variety of decision-makers and high level audiences.Behaviours:
Value driven individual committed to uphold Plan’s values and adhere to its code of conduct, policies on safeguarding and sexual harassment.
Striving for excellence: You focus on reaching results while ensuring an efficient process.
Collaborating: You involve relevant parties and encourage feedback.
Taking the lead: You take ownership and initiative while aiming for innovation.
Communicating: You listen and speak effectively and honestly.
Demonstrating integrity: You act in line with our vision and values
Sensitivity to cultural diversity, gender issues and commitment to equal opportunities.
Proactive, self-motivated, enthusiastic and diligent team player able to work under pressure within tight deadlines and with minimum supervision.Plan International’s Values in Practice
We are open and accountablePromotes a culture of openness and transparency, including with sponsors and donors.
Holds self and others accountable to achieve the highest standards of integrity.
Consistent and fair in the treatment of people.
Open about mistakes and keen to learn from them.
Accountable for ensuring we are a safe organisation for all children, girls & young peopleWe strive for lasting impact
Articulates a clear purpose for staff and sets high expectations.
Creates a climate of continuous improvement, open to challenge and new ideas.
Focuses resources to drive change and maximise long-term impact, responsive to changed priorities or crises.
Evidence-based and evaluates effectiveness.We work well together
Seeks constructive outcomes, listens to others, willing to compromise when appropriate.
Builds constructive relationships across Plan International to support our shared goals.
Develops trusting and ‘win-win’ relationships with funders, partners and communities.
Engages and works well with others outside the organization to build a better world for girls and all children.We are inclusive and empowering
Seeks constructive outcomes, listens to others, willing to compromise when appropriate.
Builds constructive relationships across Plan International to support our shared goals.
Develops trusting and ‘win-win’ relationships with funders, partners and communities.
Engages and works well with others outside the organization to build a better world for girls and all children.Physical Environment
Typical office environment in the RESA regional hub
Level of contact with children
Low contact: No contact or very low frequency of interaction. -
Terms of Reference (Tor) for Consultancy to Upgrade Web-Based System and Maintenance Services for Infonet-Biovision Website
Introduction
Biovision Africa Trust (BvAT) wishes to recruit an IT company to offer consultancy service for upgrading of its Infonet-biovision website, provide maintenance and undertake an IT feasibility study. BvAT is a not-for-profit organization established in Kenya in 2009 by the Biovision Foundation for ecological development in Switzerland and supported by the International Centre of Insect Physiology and Ecology (ICIPE) in Nairobi. The Trust’s goal is to alleviate poverty and improve the livelihoods of smallholder farmers in Kenya and other African countries through supporting dissemination of information and knowledge on appropriate technology to improve human, animal, plant, and environmental health.
Infonet-Biovision commonly referred to as ‘Infonet’ is a web-based information platform based on Drupal 7 CMS that runs on the Ubuntu Linux distribution (version 16.04). Current technologies that provide support for the operation of the Infonet web platform include MySQL version 5.7, PHP version 5.6, Nginx and Apache Solr.
Infonet is one of the information dissemination and knowledge sharing projects under the Biovision Farmer Communication Programme (FCP). Other FCP projects are The Organic Farmer (TOF) and Mkulima Mbunifu Magazines, TOF Radio, and Farmer Communication Outreach. Infonet platform provides synergy and complementarity with these projects, offering trainers, students, extension workers and farmers a quick access to up-to-date and locally relevant agricultural information that contributes to sustainable agriculture and rural development.
Infonet has almost half a million global online users per year, half of them from African countries, and 25 percent from Kenya, and access through mobile is increasing. The content is available for both online and offline use. An offline version is produced annually, and it is packaged in a USB stick or downloaded from Infonet website. The main users of Infonet offline are farmers and extension officers based in rural areas where internet is costly and internet speed is slow. However, the current Infonet offline version can only be used on computer, locking out tablet and mobile users. The website is relatively complex, encompasses a large image database and needs ongoing optimization to remain relevant responsive to end users. Infonet is currently looking for an IT team to take care of its IT tasks.
Scope of Consultancy
Under this consultancy, Biovision Africa Trust intends to engage an IT company to provide a dedicated IT team to work closely with the Infonet team both physically and remotely using project management tools such as Asana. Broadly, the consultant will:
Undertake a feasibility study to assess possibilities, options and costs to upgrade the system (to Drupal 8) and achieve longevity of the platform and obstacles to Infonet IT developments and exchange with existing Apps. The consultant will also determine costs for API and App development and produce a comprehensive study report.
Provide DevOps services that entail IT operations to support the deployment and running of the Infonet website.
Undertake software development and maintenance of the Infonet website.
Specific TasksUndertake a feasibility study to clarify possibilities and obstacles to Infonet IT developments and produce a comprehensive study report.
Conduct a feasibility study and come up with a comprehensive report with actionable recommendations on:The costs for updating the system (to Drupal 8).
Possibilities and options for ensuring longevity of the platform.
An assessment of obstacles to Infonet IT developments.
An assessment of current environment and possibility of exchange with existing Apps in the sector.
An assessment of costs for API and App development.
An Infonet IT strategy informed by the study.
Help in the implementation of the recommendations from the feasibility study.Provision of DevOps services that entail IT operations to support the deployment and running of the Infonet website.
Regularly updating the Drupal 7 website to the latest minor or patch release versions.
Monitor Drupal module version updates and apply them to the database system as well as the Drupal CMS.
Applying security patches to all servers and their services that support the Infonet website.
Perform regular backups of the Infonet website i.e. web files and database. The frequency should be on a weekly basis and can be increased on frequency of content change.
Block any rogue Internet Protocol (IP) addresses from entities such as malicious bots that send email spam or cause a denial of service (DoS).
Review the logs generated by the Infonet website and its related services
Configure and maintain the firewall of all servers that support the Infonet website and its related services.
Clear the server cache generated by the Infonet website and its related services periodically.
Secure the operating systems hosting the Drupal 7 CMS and its related services (e.g. Apache Solr) by keeping it always updated with the latest release patches, security fixes and kernel when it is available or any other means.
Monitor version updates of software services referenced by the Infonet website and perform the necessary checks and updates.Software development and maintenance of the Infonet website
Produce a searchable offline version of the Infonet Biovision website annually that is optimized for mobile devices, that is, phones and tablets.
Generate documentation containing simple instructions on how to produce the offline version, especially to allow searching within the content and easier production of new offline versions in the future.
Improve usability and user friendliness of the website’s user interface and experience through improved design, structure and speed performance, on all devices to reduce bounce rate.
Develop and implement new functionalities for the Infonet website.
Resolve any occurring bugs that affect the functionality of the Infonet website.
Improve Google search ranking issues and any other related Search Engine Optimization issues.
Provide maintenance support for existing functionalities. The existing functionality refers to all the features listed in the contract.Expected Deliverables/Outputs
A dedicated IT team tasked with Infonet website maintenance and development and DevOps working closely with the project team, using project management tools (currently: Asana, open to suggestion) during the engagement period.
A well-functioning and usable Infonet website and system documentation.
A comprehensive feasibility study report on; possibilities and obstacles to Infonet IT developments and clear actionable recommendations.
An Infonet IT strategy
Comprehensive reports on system administration tasks undertaken on the Infonet platform.Time Frame
It is expected that Infonet upgrade, development and maintenance will be undertaken during a period of 3 years (1st January 2020 to 31st December 2022) with possible extension. Successful applicants should be available to start by March 2020. Contracts will be signed with successful vendors annually and only renewed after satisfactory performance by the service provider.
Required Skills and ExperienceThe task will be conducted by an IT company having the following main qualifications:
Company/Team consisting of IT experts who have a university degree or deep background knowledge in Information Technology or a related field and have the following in their repertoire of technical skills for software development:
Backend development: PHP, MySQL, Apache Solr
DevOps (continuous integration & deployment, Linux server administration, knowledge on cloud services such as Rackspace and AWS, knowledge on site reliability engineering, performance monitoring)
Software configuration management (version control using Git)
Front-end development: HTML 5, CSS 3 and Javascript (ES6 / ECMAScript 2015 and above)
Mobile application development: Android (Java or Kotlin)
5+ years’ experience in website development and maintenance.
Experience in providing Service Level Agreements for Non-governmental Organizations.
Experience with Drupal CMS.
Experience in undertaking IT feasibility studies and developing IT strategy
Good communication skills, both orally and in written.
Experts to accompany local team in Nairobi to presentations and partner meetings
Experience in managing large databases including image databases and database migrations.
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Support Compiling a BCI Strategy
Background and Rationale
NI recognizes that behavior change is an important component for the success of nutrition interventions. In this regard, NI has continued to implement strong behavior change interventions informed by research and globally recognized best practices. NI uses the term BCI to define behavior change interventions that include distribution of micronutrient commodities and communications aimed at creating demand for these commodities and relevant services. BCI is therefore one of the key pillars of NI’s impact pathway model.
During the implementation of TB2014 and Right Start projects, NI supported implementation of demand creation strategies working with selected partners. The strategies were intervention-specific and were based on formative assessment findings. The communication objective of the strategies was to improve knowledge, change attitudes and create self-efficacy among users on barriers to the desired nutrition behaviors, using the known behavior change theories. The strategies had some positive impact in creating overall community awareness as well as change in behaviors among users as evidenced through program progress reports.
Despite the success, some challenges were noted in this approach. First there was a lack of a standardized NI BCI approach within the different interventions. Intervention specific BCI strategies created duplication or too many uncoordinated messages targeting same communities, creating a potential for confusion among the beneficiaries and communities. For example, promotion of iron and folic acid supplementation (IFAS) for pregnant women and weekly iron and folic acid supplementation (WIFAS) for adolescent girls led to communities questioning commonality between pregnant mothers and adolescent girls. Thus, intervention specific strategies lacked synergy and were not well coordinated to provide comprehensive nutrition knowledge to the communities. As a response, NI developed a BCI toolkit to provide a standardized approach on BCI Strategy design and implementation of demand creation activities based on lessons learnt and best practices.
In the new ISG program, Nutrition International’s (NI) BCI strategies will focus on deepening gender and Behavior Change Interventions (BCI) by incorporating new innovative approaches for mainstreaming gender in programming. BCI objectives will be expanded beyond the knowledge, attitude and practice (KAP) domains to include social mobilization and community dialogue to create demand for commodities and services, as well as establishing a foundation of societal awareness and approval of desired behaviors.
To achieve this goal, NI BCI is empowering all levels of field staff with BCI skills to identify and resolve behavioral barriers through timely targeted information sharing and community dialogue among other approaches. BCI strategies also need to compliment knowledge, changing attitudes and practice approaches with empowerment of the target audience to make informed choices, community agenda setting, clarification and compensation/exchange of strong held cultural values through community dialogue. This approach will create more ownership of the achieved changes at individual and society levels and create sustainability in the resulting changes.
To address the challenge of duplication of efforts and NI now plans to develop one comprehensive BCI country strategy covering for all interventions. The comprehensive strategy will guide the entire program by setting common approaches so that all communication activities, products and materials work in harmony to achieve the desired change. A comprehensive strategy will also enable stakeholders and partners to provide input and agree upon the best way forward so that actions are unified and contribute to the desired behaviors across different target audiences. With an agreed-upon communication strategy, staff and partners will have common reference point to guide the implementation of demand creation activities.
The strategy will have a common country background dovetailing into specific interventions on behavioral objectives and later combining the community mobilization and demand creation approaches. In preparation for to move this process forward, NI has conducted literature review on the different interventions to inform and update the existing baseline knowledge and behavioral barriers in each of the interventions including MNHN, IYCN, Adolescent health among others. The next step will involve discussions to identify gaps (if any) in the existing approaches, communication objectives and gender issues for each intervention and making recommendations for addition on intervention specific and cross cutting issues.
Objective, activity and deliverablesNI is looking for an expert/editor with a good understanding and experience in behavior change communication strategy design and editing skills to support in compiling a comprehensive strategy following suggested recommendations and inputs. At the onset, the selected person will be expected to read through existing NI reports and strategies to gain an in-depth understanding of the programs’ background and goals. Then the expert/editor will participate in a review meeting with NI staff during which each intervention will be analyzed, and recommendations made. The expert/editor will compile a comprehensive BCI strategy based on recommendations and present it to NI for first round review and feedback on areas of improvement. The copy will incorporate diagrams and photo images of program activities where appropriate. The individual will use the recommendations and suggestion to improve the draft, then present the final edited and formatted version for approval. Once approved the individual will present 3 hard copies and one electronic version of the approved copy.
Scope of WorkActivity 1: Familiarize with NI existing BCI strategies and other materials provided by NI.
Activity 2: Participate in a 1-day strategy development process with NI staff
Activity 3: Compile one combined strategy based on agreed objectives and recommendations
Activity 4: Present the draft strategy to NI for discussions and inputs
Activity 5: Revise, edit and format the final copy
Activity 6: Present the final soft copy to NI for approval.Deliverables
One comprehensive BCI strategy for Kenya in three spiral bound copies and one electronic version. The layout and sections will include a review on current situation by intervention, objectives, communication approaches and innovations, sample messages crosscutting issues and The and therefore focused on barriers to the desired behaviors of various target audiences approaches for monitoring. The format will be agreed upon between NI staff and the expert/editor during the first meeting.
Proposed timelines
This consultancy is expected to be delivered within 18 person-days between 3rd February to 2nd March, 2020.Required Competencies and Knowledge
Masters level of education
Grounded experience with SBCC/BCI
Hands one experience in the design of communication strategies/implementation of health communication programs
Document compiling and editing skills
Interested and eligible consultant/s should submit their expression which must include the following:
Up-to-date curriculum vitae (CV) and copies of their academic and professional certificates.
Cover letter detailing how applicant fits the profile
Technical proposal: Not exceeding five (5) pages, describing the consultant’s understanding of the task, and detailed work plan
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Operations Intern
GENERAL POSITION SUMMARY: The Operations intern will support the work of administration and operation functions of the AgriFin Program Office in Nairobi. Working closely with Program, Operations and Finance, the Operations intern is instrumental in supporting program activities through his/her services. The intern will work under the supervision of the MercyCorps Senior Manager, Operations and HR
INTERNSHIP ASSIGNMENT RESPONSIBILITIES:Coordinate and maintain current all work permits, visas and other documentation for Mercy Corps expatriate employees and visitors
Compiles documents required for processing payments and prepares payments requests
Participate in tender processes as facilitator when required and in preparation of the tender analysis documents
Ensure contracts are well tracked and renewed on time through the use of the contract database
Establish and maintain a proper filing system for operations documents
Assists with review and compiling of timesheets and management of the leave databaseLEARNING OBJECTIVES:
The intern will:Gain experience in Administrative and office operations processes
Gain experience in Multi-tasking and Time managementREPORTS DIRECTLY TO: Senior Manager Operations and HR
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY: None
WORKS DIRECTLY WITH: Finance and Program Team
KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE:A bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, finance or related field
SUCCESS FACTORS: The ideal candidate will have a strong curiosity for understanding. S/he will be an excellent communicator, multi-tasker, and able to work in ambiguous situations. S/he will be a tolerant and flexible individual able to work in difficult and stressful environments and follow procedures. S/he will be a team-player with a positive attitude toward problem solving and conflict resolution. The successful candidate will be focused on team-building; be a strategic thinker, have strong skills in project management and maintain a sense of humor.
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Executive Assistant Intern
Education Development Trust is looking for an Intern to support the Regional Director and regional Senior Management Team (SMT) in Nairobi office.
Job Purpose: The role holder will handle a wide range of administrative and executive tasks for the Regional Director (RD) and regional Senior Management Team (SMT).
Duties and ResponsibilitiesProviding quality secretarial and support services to the Regional Director and regional senior management team.
Drafting correspondence, keeping relevant records and analysing information while ensuring confidentiality and integrity of correspondence in the RD’s Office
Maintaining the Regional Director’s appointment schedules and diary by planning and scheduling meetings, and making travel arrangements;
Handling internal & external enquiries on behalf of the Regional Director in an expeditious and confidential manner
Maintaining accurate filing and record system;
Drafting of letters, presentations, minutes and reports as directed by the Regional Director;
Processing travel documents including visa applications and related documents for the RD;
Facilitating and arranging SMT meetings;
Arranging travel schedules and making reservations for the senior management team as required;
Any other duties as may be assigned by supervisorPerson Specification
Knowledge
Essential:Professional qualification in Business Administration/or Business Management degree.
Must have graduated in the past one year from a recognized institution.
Any other relevant development related discipline is an added advantage.Experience
Essential:Excellent written and oral English language skills;
Excellent communication, interpersonal relations and computer skills;
Fluency in written and spoken English with good writing skills;
Evidence of computer literacy and related software packages particularly MS Word and MS Excel;Desired:
Administration support services experience is an added advantage.
Skills:
Ability to communicate effectively both orally and written
Ability to record and/or communicate messages accurately;
Excellent time management skills;
Ability to liaise with line manager to ensure the effective management of workload;
Ability to prioritise workload and deal with multiple requests and tasks;
Strong interpersonal skills, high degree of flexibility and a team player;
Excellent writing and organizational skills;
Ability to work independently with little supervision.Languages: Proficiency in English.
This opportunity is for three months only.
The successful individual will be mentored to learning how to carry out the outlined activities in building their experience.