Job Details
Small tailoring workshop looking hand finishers who can also do beading.
Must be a diligent worker, and have a Certificate of Good Conduct. If employed previously must have a recommendation letter or letters from them.
Email both your CV and a scanned copy of any letters.
Job Details
Small tailoring workshop looking for tailors.
Must have at least 5 years experience in making women’s high quality clothes.
Must be a diligent worker, have a recommendation letter from a previous employer and a Certificate of Good Conduct.
Email both your CV and a scanned copy of any letters.
JOB PROFILE
Annual Salary and Benefits
According to Oxfam in Kenya Salary Scale
Internal Job Grade
C2
Contract type
Fixed Term (2 years)
Reporting to
Director – Campaigns
Staff reporting to this post
Communications Assistant
Location(s)
Nairobi, with extensive national travel to remote locations and occasional International travel
Annual Budget
None
Shaping a stronger Oxfam for people living in poverty
Job Purpose
Contribute to Oxfam in Kenya’s role as an influencing organisation, by maximising the quality and impact of Oxfam’s work and its partner’s programmes through the incorporation of enhanced communications messaging and tools. Lead the development and implementation of the country media strategy & communications activities, linking country/regional/global priorities. Develops and builds media partnerships and supports programme and humanitarian teams to communicate effectively.
Key Responsibilities
Strategic and programme communications 40%
Leads on the development,review and implementation of the country communications strategy.
Develops, in consultation with staff, annual communications plans including story gathering and dissemination plans to profile the work of Oxfam in Kenya (OiK) programme. Act as a specialist advisor to the team on all communication matters.
Identifies and communicates with key internal audiences and manage information flows that meet the organisation’s strategic needs.
Commissions and manages communication consultancies (print, audio and video), ensuring that consultants are properly briefed and work to meet Oxfam minimum standards for publication.
Develops and supports staff to use communication tools at all stages of the programme cycle.
Supports programme staff in the design, delivery and documentation of public events in support of programmatic, advocacy and campaigns goals.
Encourages innovation in the communication space, working towards a cost effective and efficient approach to media and publicity for the work of the Oxfam programme in Kenya. This will include a strong focus on the strategic use of community radio, social media, etc.
External media 40%
Network with national, regional and international media organisations and influential individuals to develop positive working relationships towards achieving the country strategy and goals.
In collaboration with the team, identifies, trains and supports effective external representation of OiK programme.
Work with staff to identify opportunities for profiling stories, including the identification of and providing support to the people profiled in these media actions.
Act as the focal point for communications work for the OiK programme, working in tandem with regional and global colleagues to manage proactive and reactive work with the Kenyan media.
In collaboration with regional and global colleagues, support emergency responses as these arise through fast, accurate media work that has a strategic impact.
Learning, reporting and fundraising support 20%
Manage the development and production of OiK publications including situation reports, information summaries, annual reports, policy briefs, etc.
Lead on the development and submission of OiK information for regional, global and donor publications e.g. reports, pamphlets, brochures, case studies, updates, etc.
Manage the production of clear, analytical, comprehensive case studies and human interest stories emerging from OiK and partners work.
Technical Skills, and Knowledge
Skills
Professional/Technical qualifications – Undergraduate/Post Graduate in Communication related field (Communication, Journalism or Public Relations).
Demonstrated ability to analyse and communicate complex information to a wide audience including non-technical audiences.
Demonstrated ability to work independently and as part of a team, providing strategic advice and support at a range of organisational levels.
Excellent English language writing skills and a working knowledge of Swahili.
Demonstrated ability to manage large amounts of complex information, to produce clear, well written summaries and story lines and to package these in attractive accessible formats.
Demonstrated ability to identify and produce compelling human interest stories.
Able to advise/train/support staff at various levels of an organisation.
Good computer literacy skills including knowledge of digital media.
Photography, video production and editing skills.
Proven influencing, negotiating and interpersonal skills in a range of contexts and for multiple audiences.
Knowledge
Is an authority in their field, a role model for peers and fellow team members.
Expert knowledge of the programme context and communications environment in Kenya.
Demonstrable knowledge of communications/media in humanitarian settings.
Expertise in the use of a range of social media tools.
Experience
At least five years’ experience of working in a communications, public relations or media role.
Demonstrated ability to manage multiple, simultaneous projects, to prioritise work and meet deadlines.
A confident communicator with significant experience in representing organisational issues in a strategic manner with a wide range of external actors.
Experience of working as a journalist or media liaison and supporting spokespersons in a similar context to OiK.
Demonstrated experience of campaign design and management and the use of social and mass media for advocacy.
Key Behavioural Competencies (based on Oxfam’s Leadership Model)
Competencies
Description
Decisiveness
We are comfortable to make transparent decisions and to adapt decision making modes to the context and needs.
Influencing
We have the ability to engage with diverse stakeholders in a way that leads to increased impact for the organisation We spot opportunities to influence effectively and where there are no opportunities we have the ability to create them in a respectful and impactful manner.
Humility
We put ‘we’ before ‘me’ and place an emphasis on the power of the collective, nurture the team and play to the strengths of each individual. We are not concerned with hierarchical power, and we engage with, trust and value the knowledge and expertise of others across all levels of the organization.
Relationship Building
We understand the importance of building relationship, within and outside the organization. We have the ability to engage with traditional and non-traditional stakeholders in ways that lead to increased impact for the organisation.
Listening
We are good listeners who can see where deeper levels of thoughts and tacit assumptions differ. Our messages to others are clear, and consider different preferences.
Mutual Accountability
We can explain our decisions and how we have taken them based on our organizational values. We are ready to be held to account for what we do and how we behave, as we are also holding others to account in a consistent manner.
Agility, Complexity, and Ambiguity
We scan the environment, anticipate changes, are comfortable with lack of clarity and deal with a large number of elements interacting in diverse and unpredictable ways.
Systems Thinking
We view problems as parts of an overall system and in their relation to the whole system, rather than reacting to a specific part, outcome or event in isolation. We focus on cyclical rather than linear cause and effect. By consistently practicing systems thinking we are aware of and manage well unintended consequences of organisational decisions and actions.
Strategic Thinking and Judgment
We use judgment, weighing risk against the imperative to act. We make decisions consistent with organizational strategies and values.
Vision Setting
We have the ability to identify and lead visionary initiatives that are beneficial for our organization and we set high-level direction through a visioning process that engages the organization and diverse external stakeholders.
Self-Awareness
We are able to develop a high degree of self-awareness around our own strengths and weaknesses and our impact on others. Our self-awareness enables us to moderate and self-regulate our behaviors to control and channel our impulses for good purposes.
Enabling
We all work to effectively empower and enable others to deliver the organizations goals through creating conditions of success. We passionately invest in others by developing their careers, not only their skills for the job. We provide freedom; demonstrate belief and trust provide appropriate support. We give more freedom and demonstrate belief and trust, underpinned with appropriate support.
Department: MILE (NAWIRI)Project – Administration Department
Reports To: Head of Office.
Grade: 5
Country/Location: Kenya/Isiolo (Ref:2020/001) and Marsabit (Ref:2020/002)
Background:
CRS, representing a consortium of international non-governmental organizations, local implementing partners and research institutions, has recently been awarded a program by USAID Office of Food for Peace (FFP) to implement a 5-year Development Food Security Activity (DFSA) in Kenya. The overarching goal of this multi- sectoral activity is to sustainably reduce levels of acute malnutrition in Kenya’s arid and semi-arid lands (ASALs), focusing on Isiolo and Marsabit counties. The activity will be implemented in two phases:
Phase I (1.5-2 years) Research, test approaches and collaboratively design a context-sensitive, multi-sectoral activity that sustainably reduces acute malnutrition.
Phase II (3- 3.5 years): Activity Implementation and System and Institutional Strengthening
Job Summary:
The Administration Officer will coordinate the provision of responsive, effective, and efficient administrative and procurement services in the field offices in support of the CRS’ mission to serve the poor and vulnerable. The position will be responsible to ensure stewardship, integrity, transparency, and accountability for all project procurement and purchasing activities and that high-quality service approach is integrated into administrative systems, policies, and procedures.
Job Responsibilities:
Coordinate and report on activities and required resources to ensure cost efficient and quality service delivery from administrative support functions, including procurement.
Help ensure administrative and procurement systems, processes, and policies are in line with agency standards and donor and local law regulations.
In collaboration with the Head of Office, develop a procurement plan for the field office, coordinate the procurement within the county or outside the county if necessary and maintain and implement the whole procurement process for the field office ensuring the best value for money.
Maintain correspondence and contact with suppliers to follow up on the execution of contractual terms and conditions, and handle issues if needed. Monitor and report on supplier performance, noting current and/or potential issues and/or inefficiencies and assist with contract/purchase order modifications.
Ensure a complete, accurate and up-to-date document trail of all procurement processes, vendor files, procurement and inventory database to assist with control and accountability. Prepare reports and facilitate document retrieval.
Help ensure required authorizations and documents are up-to-date.
Coordinate the efficient use of CP assets and rented facilities. Help ensure fully compliant procurement of office materials and asset management systems.
Help identify security and safety issues and ensuring safeguarding of agency assets and a safe and sound work environment.
Supervise the drivers at the field office level, providing guidance and leadership in ensuring efficient and effective use of vehicles at the field level, ensure transparency and adherence to agency and donor’s policies, procedures and regulations, ensuring integrity and compliance to the agency accepted standards. Manage team dynamics and staff well-being. Provide coaching, strategically tailor individual development plans, and complete performance management for direct reports.
Adhere to CRS’ principles of confidentiality in relations to staff, partners, vendors and other stakeholders. Report to the management potential irregularities or any misbehavior that occurs
Typical Background, Experience & Requirements:
Education and Experience
Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration or relevant field required.
Minimum of 3 years work experience in administrative support functions. Experience with a local or international NGO a plus.
Experience and proficient skills in MS Office package (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Visio) and information management systems.
Personal Skills
Good planning, organizational and time management skills
Strong customer service orientation with very good communication and interpersonal skills
Ethical conduct and ability to maintain confidentiality
Proactive, resourceful, solutions-oriented and results-oriented
Required/Desired Foreign Language
Able to clearly communicate in written and spoken English.
Excellent verbal communication skills in Kiswahili.
Dialects local to Marsabit and Isiolo County a plus.
Travel Required 10% of the time
Key Working Relationships:
Supervisory: Field office Drivers
Internal: Head of Office, DCOP Operations and Nairobi based operations staff.
External: Caritas, Consortium Partners, Vendors, Visitors
Agency-wide Competencies (for all CRS Staff):
These are rooted in the mission, values, and guiding principles of CRS and used by each staff member to fulfill his or her responsibilities and achieve the desired results.
Integrity
Continuous Improvement & Innovation
Builds Relationships
Develops Talent
Strategic Mindset
Accountability & Stewardship
DISCLAIMER:
This job description is not an exhaustive list of the skill, effort, duties, and responsibilities associated with the position.
****Our Catholic identity is at the heart of our mission and operations. Catholic Relief Services carries out the commitment of the Bishops of the United States to assist the poor and vulnerable overseas. We welcome as a part of our staff people of all faiths and secular traditions who share our values and our commitment to serving those in need. CRS’ processes and policies reflect our commitment to protecting children and vulnerable adults from abuse and exploitation.*
Position Summary:
The Human Resources Officer is responsible for the implementation of human resources processes in support of the achievement of the organization objectives. S/he will provide support to Human Resources functional areas including recruitment, employee relations, performance management, benefits administration, compensation, HRIS, Learning and development, separation processes and administration.
Essential Job Responsibilities:
Coordinating staffing plans and perform full cycle recruitment activities for positions in the organization portfolio through posting jobs, interviewing, reference checks and contracting processes.
Ensuring maintenance of recruitment best practices within the recruitment cycles and continuously review the effectiveness and quality of recruitment policy, procedures and strategies
Developing HR strategies, policies and procedures that guide the management of employees to govern management of human capital.
Assist in the implementation of HR policies and procedures and advice on employee’s issues related to routine personnel administration activities to include employee attendance, discipline, leave, probationary period, insurance scheme.
Supporting Project directors in administering Human Resource plans within the projects
Coordinating staff on boarding and exit plans processes.
Management of the staff files and records and ensuring all required documents are submitted accordingly.
Management of employment contracts as guided by the organization policies and existing national legislation.
Management of employee benefits such as medical, GPA and provident fund,.
Support organization and project based audits for HR relevant sections
Oversee updating of the HRIMs systems and generate routinely required reports.
Coordinate processing of the staff payroll and payment of relevant statutory payments.
Knowledge and Experience:
A degree in Human Resources Management or Business Administration or related field with at least five years’ experience in a similar position.
Professional Certification in Human Resource Management
Member of IHRM Kenya
Previous experience in NGO’s preferred.
Ability to manage large volume of work independently, accurately and in a timely manner
Solid communication skills and decision-making capabilities based on analytical skills and critical thought processes.
Proficiency in MS Office and HR Information Management systems is required.
Job Description
The Team
One Acre Fund is looking for an exceptional, seasoned professional to join our global fundraising team, as the organization continues an exciting period of fast growth. One Acre Fund aspires to be the worlds largest and most impactful non-profit organization. To a large extent, the future growth of One Acre Fund in the next ten years will hinge on our ability to mobilize funding resources and put them in service to rural farmers.
One Acre Fund will raise over $80 million USD in 2019, becoming one of just a few hundred nonprofits founded in the past few decades to achieve this milestone, and in doing so, will fuel our field program to end chronic hunger for at least 900,000 farm families with over 3 million children. One Acre Funds unique model matches $1 of raised revenue with $3-4 of farmer revenue in our core program; fundraising also supports innovation and corporate expenses.
The Position
This role will report directly to the Head of Fundraising, and represents a senior leadership role on the 30-person team. This position will provide oversight of the day-to-day running of the fundraising department and strategic input on team structure, systems, and portfolio. Strong candidates must have excellent communication and management skills, be highly organized, and be capable of expertly handling a large, complex scope of people and funding projects.
This role will work with the Head of Fundraising and senior fundraisers on the team to pursue an $80M+ annual fundraising portfolio, made up of donors from across the public, institutional, and individual donor segments. One Acre Fund is fortunate to work with some of the worlds most innovative global funding partners, including the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, the Global Innovation Fund, IKEA Foundation, Skoll Foundation, USAID-DIV, and DGIS, to name a few. Our diverse funding partners represent high stewardship responsibility, and this role must be able to collaborate across our writing, finance, and compliance teams to support responsible management of our dynamic portfolio.
Specific responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
40% of your time:
Day-to-day fundraising team oversight: Provide day-to-day oversight of key fundraising activities across the department, including:
Prospecting: Work with team members to design and evaluate research projects – to analyze new geographies and markets, identify new donors, and unlock new network-building opportunities – to build our pipeline of future funding prospects.
Proposal and report writing: Work with grant writing team to design compelling grant proposals and reports. While this role will not directly write grants, we are looking for a candidate with strong writing skills, and the proven ability to communicate complicated ideas in a clear, simple, and inspiring way.
Donor meetings and presentations: Work with senior fundraisers to ensure thoughtful and strategic donor interactions, via meeting prep advice, talking point review, and presentation review.
Portfolio analysis and strategy: Work with Head of Fundraising to evaluate and prioritize growing pipeline of new funding opportunities, and design strategies for pursuing.
20% of time: Fundraising Origination:
Independently build a pipeline of fundraising opportunities, from foundations, governments, and individuals across the globe. Leverage this pipeline to steadily build own fundraising portfolio, and/or to open up funding opportunities for other senior fundraisers on the team. Directly contribute to the departments annual fundraising goals.
20% of time: Team-Wide Initiatives
Design and execute high-value team-wide initiatives in collaboration with the Head of Fundraising, including annual budgeting, team hiring, managing and reviewing team-wide systems/structures, and pushing forward key process innovations and improvements.
20% of time: Strategic Input
At the Fundraising Team level – Design and manage the Fundraising departments annual OKRs (Objectives and Key Results), working through and with other leaders on the team. Additionally, contribute to the long-term fundraising strategy in collaboration with the Head of Fundraising, the CEO, and senior fundraisers on the team.
At the Org-Wide level – Work with senior leadership across the organization, on partnership design, resource allocation, and fundraising-field team collaboration.
Career Growth and Development
We have a strong culture of constant learning and we invest in developing our people. Youll have weekly check-ins with your manager, access to mentorship and training programs, and regular feedback on your performance. We hold career reviews every six months, and set aside time to discuss your aspirations and career goals. Youll have the opportunity to shape a growing organization and build a rewarding long-term career.
Qualifications
The ideal candidate will have robust senior leadership experience, with 10+ years of relevant background in fundraising and people management. They should be able to demonstrate a track record of fundraising success and the ability to deliver through others.
Candidates who fit the following criteria are strongly encouraged to apply:
Likely holds an undergraduate or graduate degree in economics, communications, business, and/or international development/policy subjects;
Speaks the language of business and non-profits/social enterprises. Our donors are looking for someone with business fluency (can communicate financial sustainability, return on investment, impact per donor dollar, etc.).
10+ years of relevant background in fundraising/ business development and people and team management.
Passion for and demonstrated experience in international development or the social sector more broadly.
Familiarity with Salesforce or other CRMs/donor databases a plus.
Values fit. We put a high premium on values. We want someone who has a true service orientation and humility someone that puts our farmers before themselves.
Strong interpersonal skills and people-orientation. We are seeking someone who wants to spend their day collaborating across a large team.
Our client is looking for a Marketing Trainee, whose job purpose will be to acquire, build, retain and develop a strong customer base in line with the company strategy.
Responsibilities
Acquire, build and develop strong customer relationships with respective accounts.
Understand and meet customers’ requirements in regards to customer specifications.
Process customer orders following leads or requests for orders from the customers.
Ensures issues of customer complaints are addressed and timely feedback given to customers.
Prepare various sales performance reports including forecasts and sales trends.
Requirements
Must have attained a degree in Sales and Marketing or a business-related course from a recognized institution
Proficiency in Russian language
Extensive Computer Knowledge
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Location of role – Kitengela with occasional travels to Eldoret and Nakuru. The successful candidate will travel to Russia when need arises hence should be in good standing with Russian Federation (No criminal record)
Working Conditions
Works predominantly within a comfortable office environment with occasional field travels.
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ROLE PURPOSE:
The Global Humanitarian Surge Platform (GHSP) operates on behalf of the members and SCI, and is dedicated to identifying, developing and deploying skilled and experienced surge staff from across the movement to meet the needs of our domestic and international responses. This helps to improve our response quality, timeliness, and effectiveness; ultimately, this will save the lives of children and their families. The platform is responsible for:
Ensuring our humanitarian responses have access to suitably skilled and experienced staff they need to deliver a high quality and timely humanitarian response;
Managing the end to end deployment process for all surge deployments;
Identifying and developing future humanitarian surge staff to meet the needs of our responses;
Identifying new and innovative ways to meet the surge needs of our responses.
This role will be responsible and accountable for the provision of Deputy Team Leadership (Programmes) within the Global Humanitarian Surge Platform,
In the event of a major humanitarian emergency, the role holder will be expected to work outside the normal role profile and be able to vary working hours accordingly.
Qualifications and experience
Essential
Extensive experience of working within a senior management role within a complex country programme in an emergency response or fragile state
Previous experience of managing programme teams in large-scale first phase emergency response is essential
Previous experience of managing a large multi-sector, multi-national team
Previous experience of programme management across multiple locations
Experience of managing multi-donor, multi-site programmes (including ECHO, DFID and OFDA) of GBP 5 – 10m, preferably in insecure contexts
Commitment to, thorough understanding of, and able to train staff in participation and accountability approaches
Demonstrated ability to set up monitoring & evaluation systems in large complex programmes.
Demonstrated ability to set up learning and development processes for a large team
Proven ability of mentoring and coaching
Experience of senior level representation
Experience of developing and negotiating successful partnerships with institutional donors
Ability to write clear and well-argued assessment and project reports
Excellent written and oral communication skills
Proven ability to influence change at an operational and strategic level
Politically and culturally sensitive with qualities of patience, tact and diplomacy
A high level of written and spoken English
The capacity and willingness to be extremely flexible and accommodating in difficult and sometimes insecure working circumstances.
Commitment to the aims and principles of SC. In particular, a good understanding of the SC mandate and child focus and an ability to ensure this continues to underpin our support
Fluent in English and another language: either French, Spanish, Portuguese or Arabic
Desirable
Experience or knowledge of working and living in relevant regions/contexts
Security management experience across a large programme
Specific experience of designing and managing consortia projects
Media experience
We offer a competitive package in the context of the sector. This role can be based anywhere and is offered on the basis of compliance hiring.
Onyx Sound & Lights is seeking a Commercial Officer to grow our local clientele base.
The main functions of the successful candidate will be Business Development and Maintaining Client Relationships.
We are a rapidly expanding event production company providing services across Live Sound production, Audio Visual production, Conference Digital management, Styling & Design Lighting Design, and Event Management.
This position will be remunerated with a retainer and commission based and residual income earning potential monthly based on the spend of each customer on boarded.
Duties & Responsibilities
New Business Development and Lead Generation
Develop and build a database of potential clients and contacts
Identifying new markets, clients and industry opportunities
Maintain client relationships
Develop Sales & Marketing events to market the company’s services.
Looking for:
Motivated individuals who are able to manage themselves
Dynamic, go-getter, passionate about the events industry
Goal orientated people
People with a strong networking capability
Experience in sales with a proven track record is a Must
Minimum qualification – Diploma in Sales & Marketing / Events Management or equivalent. A degree will be an added advantage.
Established contacts in the events industry will be an added advantage
We offer an attractive commission structure that will keep you motivated
No event marketing experience needed, although it would be advantageous.
There is strong support within the company to help commercial officers close new clients.
All marketing materials supplied.
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Salary: Kshs 30,000 Plus Commission + Company Car
On behalf of our client, we would like to recruit aggressive Sales and Marketing Executives.
Job Description:
The position requires an assertive person with upfront customer and market knowledge and intelligence in the territory.
To champion sales initiatives, and achieve agreed key sales performance parameters.
Develop sales plans that are effective and that result in tangible positive results and noticeable market growth, as well as champion cross selling initiatives within the allocated region.
Visiting potential/existing customers to demonstrate all the services and products offered by the company. Communicate effectively to customers, giving precise solutions and present quotations in a most professional manner.
Up sell, cross sell, identify and develop new business from existing customers to increase the service range within the region.
Close sales and convince clients why services offered by the Company are superior and beneficial than what competition offers.
Responsible for price increases notification/mediation to the clients.
Undertake debt collection from the customers and maintaining agreed credit terms.
Achievement of the desired and agreed sales growth target for your portfolio.
Improvement, enhancement and achievement of agreed client retention rate. Building and maintaining strong professional client relationships aimed at retaining existing clients.
Create a relevant and historic customer database by maintaining complete records of all activities regarding customer visits, complaints etc.
Monitoring the day to day commercial performance of each account within your portfolio.
Carry out analysis and provide detailed sales & service information for the client portfolio and make reports to the Manager as and when required.
Daily liaison with other members of the service teams to provide information and ensure that customers receive excellent customer service.
Noting and advising on changes and trends in the marketplace and the activities of competitors to ensure company services and products remain highly visible and preferred by customers.
Requirements
A Sales/Marketing degree, or a business related degree from a recognized university with experience in sales, or diploma in sales or its equivalent will be considered.
Must have a minimum 3 years practical experience in sales and marketing. (insurance or services industry or F.M.C.G )
Should be able to drive in Mombasa and its environs.
Ladies are highly encouraged to apply.
Candidates from Mombasa are highly encouraged to apply.