Jobs Kenya

Job Field: Sector in Project Management  , Sales / Marketing / Retail / Business Development

  • Proposal Writing Assistant

    Proposal Writing Assistant

    Basic job summary:
    This is to grow the Business Development section of Strathmore Research and Consultancy Centre. They will be responsible for the preparation and development of persuasive proposals that in turn convert to consultancy projects.
    Duties & Responsibilities:

    Coordinate the preparation of bid materials (concepts, proposals and presentations).
    Identify potential business opportunities and coordinate the development of documentation, concepts and proposals around client
    Manage the consultants’ database system
    Any other duty allocated to you by your supervisor

    Qualifications:

    Degree in Business Administration/ Management/ Project Management/Marketing or as an alternative extensive experience in a Business Development role in a corporate

    Experience:

    At least 1 year experience in proposal writing.

    Personal Attributes

    An excellent marketer
    Great interpersonal and communication skills
    Great negotiation skills
    Great analytical skills
    Excellent organization skills
    Should be Reliable
    Positive attitude
    Able to work on own initiative
    Willing to learn

    Are you qualified for this position and interested in working with us? We would like to hear from you. Kindly send us a copy of your updated resume and letter of application (ONLY) quoting “Proposal Writing Assistant” on the subject line to recruitment@strathmore.edu by 4th May 2022. Due to the large number of applications we may receive, kindly note that only the shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

    Apply via :

    recruitment@strathmore.edu

  • NAWIRI Project Associate, Demand Creation

    NAWIRI Project Associate, Demand Creation

    About the Role
    Reporting to the Project Manager, the Project Associate, Demand Creation will provide technical expertise to create and sustain consumer demand for nutritious foods in Marsabit. You will be responsible for consumer-facing marketing activities that encourage purchasing of nutritious foods.
    Specific Responsibilities include;

    Assessing nutritious foods marketing opportunities and working with the Project Manager to develop / revise the market expansion strategy for the GAIN supported SMEs
    Facilitating the development of the position of branded nutritious food based on lower-income family preferences.
    Identifying effective and efficient promotion activities in collaboration with civil society, government and private sectors, and facilitating the implementation of such activities
    Participating in and contributing to the development and implementation of project work plans.
    Providing assistance to the project manager by documenting and monitoring the project progress against project workplan and budget.
    Collecting, documenting, collating and analysing project data for monitoring and management information purposes
    Planning, coordinating and organizing time-bound project site visits

    About You

    You should have good experience in the agri-food sector in Kenya with a specific focus on advertising and / or
    marketing of food to consumers. Previous experience of working in food sales would be highly desirable, as would experience working in a public/private partnership environment.
    In addition, you should hold at minimum a Bachelor’s degree in Business Management (Sales and Marketing); Bachelor of Commerce (Marketing option) or a suitable equivalent field.
    A diploma or equivalent certification in project management would be advantageous.
    You can find more information about the role responsibilities and our person specification in the job description attached to our advert.

    About our Offer
    The starting salary on offer for this role is from KES 2,083,128 -2,377,296 per annum (dependent on experience).
    GAIN has a fair and competitive salary structure that allows for annual progression subject to good performance. In addition, GAIN offers a total of 37 days holiday per year (including annual leave, public holidays and additional office closure days), an attractive pension scheme and competitive insurance cover including health, travel and life assurance.
    We are committed to the health of our staff, especially in these challenging times, and have developed a programme of wellbeing that includes flexible working, additional leave allowances, wellbeing days, mindfulness coaching and access to independent and confidential counselling.
    GAIN also has a strong commitment to professional development. We will support you to grow in your career through both formal and informal training, and are committed to providing opportunities through internal recruitment, secondments and promotion. All of this is delivered in a supportive and collaborative environment.

    Apply via :

    jobs.gainhealth.org

  • Director, Strategy Compliance and Business Development, KTNA 2 Manager Strategy Compliance and Statistics – KTNA 3 Assistant Manager Projects and Business Process Re – Engineering – KTNA 4 Assistant Manager Change Management – KTNA 4 Assistant Manager Applications – KTNA 4 Assistant Manager Infrastructure and Service Management – KTNA 4 Information Security Officer – KTNA 7 (Re – advertisement) Product and Applications Development Officer – KTNA 7 (2 Position) – (Re – advertisement)

    Director, Strategy Compliance and Business Development, KTNA 2 Manager Strategy Compliance and Statistics – KTNA 3 Assistant Manager Projects and Business Process Re – Engineering – KTNA 4 Assistant Manager Change Management – KTNA 4 Assistant Manager Applications – KTNA 4 Assistant Manager Infrastructure and Service Management – KTNA 4 Information Security Officer – KTNA 7 (Re – advertisement) Product and Applications Development Officer – KTNA 7 (2 Position) – (Re – advertisement)

    Purpose for the Job
    Provide strategic leadership to enhance the Agency’s ability to achieve its strategic goals and translate the Corporate Strategy into a set of measurable targets.
    The role spearheads development and negotiation of the Agency’s Performance Contract and alignment of the entire organization in pursuit of the targets. The role is also responsible for marketing and communications and ensuring all internal and external projects are managed to incorporate best practice and ensure appropriate standards.
    Duties and Responsibilities

    Coordinate the development and implementation of strategic initiatives that ensure quality compliance.
    Building a sustainable positive work environment and culture that promotes performance accountability and success in all departments.
    Coordinate and ensure sustainability and continuous improvement of the Agency’s quality management system.
    Ensure change management programs are implemented effectively and efficiently for quick adoption of initiatives.
    Oversee the effective implementation of Projects within the Agency by overseeing the operations of project management at the Agency.
    Oversees the monitoring and Evaluation of various projects and activities at the Agency.
    Oversee the Business Development roles at the Agency.
    Provide strategic leadership to the Agency’s marketing and communication functions, creating a culture of effective and efficient marketing and communication.
    Coordinate and ensure understanding of the Company’s communication strategy and the protection of the KenTrade brand among its critical stakeholders.
    Direct the maintenance of the Agency’s Quality Management System.
    Pursue resource mobilization efforts from Development Partners.
    Guide collaborations between the Agency and other organizations.
    Develop the Agency capacity for collation and dissemination of trade statistics.
    Oversees risk and compliance roles at the Agency in line with best practice and in compliance with the various legal and statutory requirements.
    Guide the maintenance of the Business Continuity Planning at the Agency.
    Provides periodic updates to the Board on the Performance Contract and Strategic Plan implementation;
    Undertake such other duties as may be reasonably required and which are consistent with the level of responsibility of this job role.

    Minimum Academic, Professional Qualifications and Experience

    Master’s degree in Business Administration, Economics, Strategy, Computer Science, Information Systems or related field from a recognized institution;
    Bachelor’s degree Business Administration, Economics, Strategy, Computer Science, Information Systems or related field from a recognized institution;
    Leadership Programme lasting not less than 4 weeks;
    Membership to a relevant professional body
    Experience of not less than twelve (12) years, seven (7) of which should be in a senior management position;
    Must meet the provisions of Chapter Six of the Constitution.

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    HOW TO APPLY

    Apply via :

    portal.kentrade.go.ke

  • Mid-Level Sales Managers

    Mid-Level Sales Managers

    Requirement as follows:

    2 years work experience
    Known track record of sales and project management

    Job Description:

    Meeting Monthly , Quarterly and Annually Targeted Numbers.
    Maximizing the Traction of Business from Existing assigned Key Accounts on regular basis
    Maintaining Excellent Business Relations with Key Accounts for smooth business operations.
    Providing End to end Solutions ( Sales , Installation, Commercial & Service ) to key accounts.
    Generation of Leads and Prospecting for New Customers.
    Adding New Key accounts in
    Extensive Coverage of Assigned Market Segment / Territory.
    Understanding the requirements & Needs of Customers. Analytical ability.
    Learn the Technical Details of all of our Product Categories.
    Meet the prospective Customer and advising / Suggesting him on Product or Solution.
    Prioritizing, Meeting and Following up with the Prospects regularly.
    Visiting the Customer’s sites.
    Working closely with Design & Marketing Team.
    Keep a close eye on Market Intelligence .
    Track & Monitor individual Work on day to day basis.
    Preparing and Presenting the Business Reports on regular basis.
    Sales Forecasting and Sales Projection.
    Up Sell to increase the Ticket and Profitability when necessary.
    Pricing & Quotations.
    Undertaking Periodical Product / Sales Training and Self Development Plan.
    Acting as Mentor for New Sales Executives / Sales Trainees and developing the resource as an asset to the organization.
    Managing the Sales Team , Achieving the Collective / Overall Sales Target of Team and Team’s Productivity.
    Reporting to Management.

    Apply via :

    sheffieldafrica.com

  • Policy and Advocacy Intern

    Policy and Advocacy Intern

    Duties And Responsibilities
    The Policy and Advocacy Intern will support in policy development, providing analysis and advice to ensure greater impact and influence.
    The Policy and Advocacy Intern will undertake research, policy, and advocacy on areas which may include
    Integrated Risk Management

    Cash Transfer programming
    Strengthening devolution
    Public Health

    Key responsibilities will include:

    Undertake research and analysis, reviewing alternatives in relation to policy deliverables, to contribute to the policy process and to inform decision making
    Support the policy and advocacy department in the identification and prioritization of key issues in the humanitarian and policy strategies.
    Support in the update of a humanitarian policy blog and other relevant communication channels that seek to contribute to the regional humanitarian policy issues and priorities.
    Provide a range of project support services, including preparation of discussion papers, briefs and submissions, to contribute to the development and delivery of policy initiatives
    Support the preparation and review policy advice to ensure alignment with policy directions
    Undertake research and collate information for reporting, monitoring and evaluation purposes to contribute to the achievement of policy outcomes..
    Assist in any other duties requested by relevant colleagues.

    Person specification

    Completed degree in Law or relevant course
    Available for a period of not less than 6 months
    Knowledge of the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement

    Skills And Experience

    Good written and verbal communication skills and strong organizational skills.
    Knowledge of the development of public policy.
    Effective interpersonal skills to establish cooperative working relationships in the course of performing assigned duties
    Demonstrated ability to meet deadlines, analyse financial and operational data and information, think analytically and critically

    Interested candidates who meet the above qualifications should apply strictly through the link below. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

    Apply via :

    www.linkedin.com

  • Director, Growth and Partnerships

    Director, Growth and Partnerships

    Description
    Overview

    The Director, Growth and Partnerships provides leadership and management expertise to drive ThinkWell’s growth by leading and executing business development strategy and supporting external engagements. The Director reports to a Managing Director and leads the Design Lab team, ThinkWell’s hub for program growth.
    The Director is a remote position with the flexibility to be based in any country where ThinkWell has a presence.

    What you’ll do…
    Strategic Leadership

    Actively facilitate the growth of ThinkWell’s program portfolios, while infusing creativity and innovation at all stages from design to delivery
    Represent and embrace the technical aspects of Thinkwell’s work and serve as a key ideation expert, to design innovations for non-traditional bids and proposals and leverage opportunities within existing traditional projects
    Lead development and execution of external partner engagement strategy
    Participate in and contribute actively as a business development and external engagement at Leadership team, Management team and the Portfolio Managers Group.
    Lead development of portfolio strategy design with program and country teams to expand into new areas for comprehensive and transformational impact, within priority countries with potential to add new countries.
    Design Lab Leadership (Business Development)
    Assess and strengthen ThinkWell’s design lab processes and capabilities, including new business capture, forecasting and market analysis, proposal design discussions, and delivery of high-quality proposals
    Build capacity within Thinkwell and provide knowledge management, training and mentorship for professional growth in creative program design and funding
    Lead ThinkWell’s strategic expansion through leveraging relationships and partnerships with bilateral donors, foundations, philanthropists and private sector entities
    In addition to strengthening ThinkWell’s business processes for traditional donors, also focus on commercial sector engagement, impact investment and blended finance, spinning off innovations from our existing portfolio, and productizing scalable approaches
    Work closely with ThinkWell’s contracts, finance, and administration teams to ensure coherent working arrangements for all procurement and adherence to due diligence requirements for new business submissions
    Partner with the communication team to position ThinkWell both internally and externally as a health system innovator and transformer with excellent implementation capabilities through networking with donors, program partners, and other stakeholders at technical meetings/events
    Participate on ThinkWell’s technical advisory platforms across the firm; this includes active contributions such as learning and development initiatives, strategy clinics, and technical advisory roles on global projects
    Provide mentorship and training to project teams on ideation, capture, business development strategies, and submission of quality proposals
    Lead and manage a remote team of business development professionals

    WE ARE:
    ThinkWell core values are our fundamental organizational guiding principles. They define our corporate culture, influence our behavior at work and help us achieve our mission. Our values are:

    Think big
    Influence the conversation
    Empower others
    Be exceptional
    Always question
    Relate authentically
    Evolve by learning

    Requirements

    YOU ARE:

    ThinkWell core competencies are foundational skills and behaviors that align with our values and are expected of all employees.
    An entrepreneurial, results-oriented ‘do-er’ with a willingness to take risk, think big and challenge conventional wisdom.
    A change maker who reaches independent judgement with an open mind, influences the conversation, and seeks innovation.
    Able to help create an empowering environment in which everyone feels free to take initiative, be accountable and fail intelligently (learn from mistakes).
    A collaborative colleague who engages constructively with people from different cultures, orientations, and perspectives and maintains positive relations in a virtual world.
    Principally motivated by a growth mindset, meaning the pursuit of knowledge, experience, and self-improvement. You always question and continuously learn.
    Authentic, honest, direct, self-aware and open to giving and receiving feedback.

    Your qualifications

    BA/BS and 12+ years or graduate degree and 10+ years of relevant experience;
    Excellent track record in strengthening and managing business development processes in international development;
    Extensive experience in forming and leading partnerships with donors, private corporations, and peer development organizations;
    Experience in developing and managing an internal process to stimulate, share, and advance innovative solutions
    Demonstrated experience in engaging non-traditional donors (private corporations, high-net worth individuals) to support international development work;
    Successful track record in designing and leading international development project proposals
    Substantive relevant work experience in the development sector including mastery of health sector activities and concepts;
    Extensive experience working with some combination of ministries of health and finance, traditional bi lateral donors, foundations and philanthropy groups;
    Strong network in the health systems and health policy community preferred;
    Demonstrated skills in strategy development and implementation, leadership, capacity building, mentoring, fundraising, impact investing and problem solving;
    Excellent spoken, analytical, and writing skills in English and preferably in another language (eg, French);
    Demonstrated team and people management abilities with a focus on growing staff, mentoring and coaching junior professionals;
    Outstanding cross-cultural communication skills, including the ability to relate respectfully with staff at all levels, ages, genders, nationalities and orientations as well as across work areas;
    Ability and willingness to travel up to 20%.

    Apply via :

    apply.workable.com

  • Business Developement Project Manager

    Business Developement Project Manager

    Job description
    Are you a project manager extraordinaire? Are you able to help design a project and oversee its execution? Do you have experience with irrigation engineering? SunCulture is hiring!
    About the Role
    SunCulture has reached an exciting phase in its development and is poised for significant growth. They are looking for a Business Development Project Manager who will be responsible from end to end for NGO/B2B irrigation and solar pumps projects. This includes tendering, project management and reporting.
    Responsibilities

    Tendering

    Understand the project/client needs through analyzing tender documentation and follow up meetings
    Design the layout of the irrigation system/s based on the technical feasibility, documentation and meetings
    Prepare quotes for the project based on the system’s design, logistics, training and service/maintenance needs
    Write technical proposals for the project, elaborating on chosen irrigation design and service offering
    Submit tender before deadline and follow up when needed

    Project Management

    Source for and manage the necessary items and contractors after project plan approval. This includes managing risks and thinking through mitigating strategies
    Create and lead project implementation team: Assign team tasks and deadlines, make sure the necessary tools are available.

    Budget: Ensure project is within provided budget, monitor project spending and adjust accordingly if extra costs occur.
    Monitoring process: Collect and measure data to compare project status with project plan. This includes ensuring project quality is satisfactory to the client
    Training: When applicable make sure the client/beneficiaries have the knowledge to install, operate, maintain and service the installed system
    Reporting: Submit project status, final project and follow up reports to team and stakeholders

    Desired Candidate Profile
    Does this sound like you?

    3+ years relevant experience
    You have experience with AC/DC solar/grid pump systems
    You have experience with drip irrigation
    Experience with tendering and project management
    You have a passion for project perfection and are proactive
    You are great at report writing
    You enjoy being out in the field
    You have excellent soft skills
    You have a passion for project perfection and are proactive
    You are a team leader and can also be a team player whenever required
    An agile trainer/trainee that is very resilient and flexible
    You have excellent grammar skills

  • Project Management Coordinator

    Project Management Coordinator

    Role Summary:
    Ensures Order entry Quality and Integrity.
    Essential Responsibilities:

    Plan and pro-actively manage the entire process of fulfilling a customer contract from Order Entry to Collection to ensure that customer requirements are met.
    Establish and maintain communication with the appropriate individuals throughout the process (OTR Regional Mgr, Install Specialist, OTR Logistics, Installation coordinator, application coordinator, Finance, 6 Sigma…).
    Order Entry and backlog quality. Implement changes as required for each project followed. Optimize Sales transfers.
    Monitor the Customer Plan versus actual to pro-actively reduce Span in the Customer Order Fulfillment grounded on SCOT optimization.
    Ensure orders validation, compliance and approvals before Order Entry.
    Confirms customer requested date and Plan. The Backlog management.
    Own and update timely key dates using local operating mechanisms and reports.
    Reviews Weekly Business Sales.
    Set up contract review with Finance/OTR Regional Manager.
    Daily follow up of customer credit documentation and inventory.
    Give shipping and billing instructions in accordance with contracts terms and conditions.
    Follow shipment, installation, application via reports.
    Follow up on collections issues due to OTR.
    Provide root cause on defect analysis.
    Monitor and coordinate daily logistics traffic from warehouses.

    Qualifications/Requirements:
    Required Qualifications

    Business/Logistic degree/or equivalent.
    5-7 years experience in project management or order management.
    Fluent English.
    Customer Satisfaction Oriented.
    Team player.
    Leader.
    Committed to deliver.
    Ability to use Systems and work in a matrix environment.
    Good understanding of the OTR process.
    Proficient at understanding how the Order Configuration process works ( Cobra).
    Proficient at understanding how the Order Entry and approval processes work through Cobra and the PjM Tool.
    Ability to keep contract moving forward.
    Good Product knowledge.
    Excellent Verbal and written communication.
    Green Belt trained.
    ISO knowledge.

    Quality Specific Goals

    Knowledge and understanding of all Global Privacy and Anti-Competition Policies (including but not limited to GE Healthcare HIPPA Guidelines, NEMA Regulations, etc.) and operates within them to ensure that no company policy or US / Int’l Law is broken.
    Knowledge and understanding of all Environmental Health Policies (including but not limited to GE Healthcare EHS Policies, GE Healthcare Fleet Rules, etc.) and operate within them to ensure that no company policy or US / Int’l Law is broken.
    Aware of and comply with the GEHC Quality Manual, Quality Management System, Quality Management Policy, Quality Goals, and applicable laws and regulations as they apply to this job type/position.
    Complete all planned Quality & Compliance training within the defined deadlines.
    Identify and report any quality or compliance concerns and take immediate corrective action as required.
    Drive continuous improvement on all related processes, work instructions, and procedures to ensure ongoing standardization and simplification of the Quality Management System.

    Must have valid authorization to work full-time without any restriction in the role’s location.

    Desired Characteristics:
    Preferred Qualifications

    Project Management.
    Transportation & Customs.
    Cobra, eOM, Oracle, Cognos, Active backlog tool.

  • Marketing Project Manager Public Relations Manager

    Marketing Project Manager Public Relations Manager

    Job Description
    They are seeking to recruit a motivated and self-driven professional to fill in the following position in their Nairobi office:
    The Marketing Project Manager will be responsible for supporting the Head of Marketing to develop the business and expand the market by promoting Dafabet on marketing channels in the betting and gaming market. He/ She will focus on the execution of marketing activities and specialize in planning, managing and executing projects related to marketing campaigns. The incumbent will be responsible for turning the marketing vision into reality and identifying all the tasks that need to be completed within a marketing campaign, and then strategically delegates those tasks to the appropriate team members.
    Job Responsibilities

    Delivering marketing and communication strategy
    Implementing marketing and brand strategy to procure customers
    Communicating and providing updates on the status of each campaign/project to the senior management as well as escalating any issues which may delay any project delivery plans
    Escalating any risk that may be experienced which will delay project delivery
    Executing promotional campaign plan and working to set budgets for any planned activity
    Creating and managing the content calendar to ensure completion in a timely manner and creating project timelines as well
    Looking at key trends and key performance indicators and optimizing the Marketing Strategy accordingly
    Ensuring continual improvement in campaign strategy through targeted segmentation and optimization

    Qualifications

    Degree in Marketing or any related field
    Project Management skills
    Ability to implement innovative solutions to business challenges and operational issues
    Strong organizational skills and implementation strategies
    Strong analytical skills

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