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Administrative Assistant Procurement Officer

Reporting to: Head of Academic Affairs
Responsibilities

Assist in exams booking/ processing, capturing students marks
Type and word-process various documents.
Manage, organize, and update relevant data using database applications.
Maintain a good filing system in the heads of department offices.
Maintain cleanliness and orderliness in the office.
Adhere to procedures relating to the proper use and care of equipment and materials for which the role has responsibility.
Any other duty as may be assigned by your supervisor

Qualifications

Technical education diploma or higher National Diploma in Secretarial studies or Front Office Management.
2 years work experience as an administrative assistant in a busy environment.
Experience in a learning Institution will be an added advantage.

Knowledge and skills

Good communication and public relations skills.
Excellent Computer skills.
Have a professional approach to all routine tasks & sense of responsibility all times.
Excellent time management, interpersonal and organizational skills.
Excellent Administrative skills.
Able to meet strict deadlines.
Able to work under minimal supervision.
Must be a person of high integrity and confidentiality.

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October 23, 2024
Research Physician Hospitality Management Lecturer Administrative Assistant

Project Description:
The objectives of the organization are:

To provide high quality care to at-risk and HIV-positive women participating in the high-risk women’s cohort (Mombasa Cohort).
To conduct innovative HIV and STI prevention and treatment research that will contribute substantially to local as well as global knowledge and implementation of effective interventions.
To support HIV and STI prevention, care, and research efforts in Mombasa by training Kenyan researchers and practitioners, implementing technology transfer, and contributing to infrastructure development.

Job Summary:
The Research Physician will work as a professional and part of the medical team that attends to research participants in a long-term cohort of high-risk women.
He/she will be responsible for overall management and quality control of clinic activities in the project.
These will include performing procedures related to screening, enrolment and treatment of study subjects.
In addition, the Research Physician will assist the Principal Investigator in various project management activities.
Responsibilities

Supervise screening and enrolment of eligible patients
Perform physical examinations of patients
Diagnose and treat study participants
Prescription of ARVs and identification of adverse events related to ART
Avail laboratory results to study participants and treat them accordingly
Collect specimens, confirm correct labelling of the specimen and supervise their transportation to the laboratory as well as supervise accurate entry of laboratory results in to the study record books
Ensure that data collected is accurate. Supervise data cleaning and correction processes.
Maintain consents and consent audits for ongoing projects.Supervise and train study staff on study procedures and other relevant topics
Develop standard operations procedures (SOPs) of the clinic under supervision of the PI and training staff on the SOPs annually.
Prepare protocols, case report forms, informed consent forms and other documentation for human subjects ethics review for different studies
Data analyses and presentation of research progress and results at conferences or scientific meetings.
Participate in writing and reviewing of manuscripts.
Coordinate and lead monthly journal clubs and teaching conferences with collaborating groups in the region.
Contribute articles to the quarterly clinic newsletter.
Cover for emergency calls from cohort participants, especially those on ART.
Perform any additional tasks as assigned by the Principal Investigator.

Qualifications

Medical degree (MBChB or equivalent)
Registered with the Kenya Medical Pharmacists and Dentists’ Board with a valid license
Enthusiastic and hardworking Medical Officers who are interested in exploring a research career are encouraged to apply
Experience in the field of HIV/AIDS including counselling, administration of antiretroviral therapy and data collection
Computer literacy skills with MS Office software. Knowledge of statistical software such as SPSS or Stata will be an added advantage.
Good communication and inter-personal skills
Demonstrated leadership ability

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October 23, 2024
Customer Engagement Officer

The Customer Engagement Officer role will focus on developing and managing relationships with our customers. The officer will be responsible for all aspects of our customer relationships – from customer acquisition to marketing new product lines to account management.
This is an excellent opportunity for an early-career professional with strong customer relations and analytical skills to take up a business-to-business engagement role.
The Customer Engagement Officer will be based from our office on Mombasa Road (near Cabanas), but will travel regularly within and outside Nairobi. Regular visitation to customer shops will be an important part of the role. Candidates should therefore be comfortable with significant travel and field work.
This is a long-term, salaried position with the added opportunity of earning commissions from sales. Our company is growing quickly and there are ample opportunities for professional development and career growth for exceptional candidates.
Responsibilities
Account Management

Take responsibility for placing orders according to credit rules and credit limit established by your supervisor
Manage customers’ payment schedule and ensure that customers adhere to credit limits
Build long-term relationships with clients and service recurring order needs
Provide all customer support required by the clients in your portfolio

Network Within the Industry and Identify New Clients

Build and grow relationships within the furniture manufacture industry
Use industry networks and other means to generate new leads on an on-going basis
Develop a strong understanding of competitors and competing products on the market

Present Products to Prospective Customers

Pursue leads, research prospects and make initial introductory calls
Make product presentations which show an in-depth understanding of our products and the client’s needs
Offer recommendations to your supervisor about creditworthiness of new customers
Close relationships and coordinate orders with our warehouse

Qualifications

A preference for 1-2 years’ experience in a role with sales or customer relations responsibilities
Furniture industry knowledge or experience is a plus, but not a requirement
Extremely strong interpersonal skills and success developing productive professional relationships
A mature professional who can comfortably relate with business owners and senior purchasing managers
Strong analytical skills and attention to detail—ability to analyze customer statements and proactively identify and address issues with customer accounts
Proficient with Microsoft Word and Excel
Eager to join a young, quickly-growing organization and team

October 23, 2024
Business Development Manager Kenya

Job description
Reports to: Business Development Leader EMEA
Working hours: Full time (Monday – Friday, 9:00 am – 5:30 pm)
Salary: Highly competitive + performance based bonus
Wanted: We are looking for a talented and highly organized Business Development Manager (BDM), who will be responsible for forging effective relationships with brands, media-, creative-, digital-, and PR agencies. Someone who can provide Business Development service and ensure effective management. Other responsibilities include, but are not limited to, building a high-performance and strategic business development, and handling the offering of the indaHash platform to the highest levels of clients and agencies in the FMCG, entertainment and many other segments. If you feel ready to join a fresh start-up company with a proven business model, we would love to invite you to work with indaHash.
Role Mission: Make indaHash the influencer marketing platform of choice for brands and agencies.
Goal of this position: Maximize revenues streams from agencies and clients, while exceeding client service and account management expectations. Support the business development lead to achieving company targets.
We Are Looking For a BDM Who Has

a solid understanding of market targets and budgets, media industry and new business development
proven track record of effective client service and account management
a good network in the media and advertising industry
the ability to nourish fruitful relationships and build trust by delivering consistent exceptional services
delivering advertising campaigns experience
hustler “can achieve anything attitude” and experience in closing business deals
strong experience with the digital culture, and knowledge of trends and innovation in the digital ecosystem (Social Media/Media/Advertising/Digital)
4-5 years of Business Development and Client Management experience in a media or digital agency
excellent negotiation and organizational skills, with emphasis on priorities and goal setting

Key Challenges For The 1st Month For The BDM

develop a strong understanding of our products, our competition in the industry and positioning
connect and set up recurring alignment meetings with the broader teams
tracking and keeping up-to-date with social media trends
supporting the Business Development Leader EMEA on campaign pitches and campaign execution
assist in arranging as many meetings as possible with key decision makers within media/digital/creative and PR agencies

Key challenges for the first 3 months for the BDM:

developing and implementing an effective social media strategy for your clients
maintaining relationships with current clients
delivering exceptional service in client and campaign management
implementing strategies for winning and growing our business with major clients
working on meaningful and compelling content to drive consumer engagement
achieving individual and team targets
providing insights on social media and content performance
close at least two deals

Key challenges for the next 6 -12 months for the BDM:

building and maintaining robust relationships with commissioning clients of numerous media, creative, digital and PR agencies
help shape the biggest influencer marketing platform in Africa along with your team by proposing new features and product ideas
assist in speaking opportunities and industry events
presenting opportunities which indaHash can provide using its portfolio of digital influencers
executing short-term strategic goals with the Business Development Leader EMEA to grow business in Africa
planning approaches and pitches
achieving individual and company targets

A Character That We Are Looking For

a natural hustler who wants the opportunity to work for a fast growing international startup focused on the hottest marketing space of recent times
has previously added incremental revenues to their accounts at a media agency or marketing services company by thinking differently
is well-known and respected within the agency, advertising, and marketing communities
is an early adopter of social media and is a practitioner of the various platforms
is an activator who is impatient and keen to take action, decisive and courageous
is an exceptional communicator – clear, consistent and persuasive
disciplined, highly organized and self-motivated

October 23, 2024
Communications Officer, Multi Media Graphic Designer Corporate Credit Risk Analyst

Job description
Role Description
Reporting to GM-Digital and Social Media, the multi-media graphic designer will be responsible for supporting various business functions of the Bank through planning, developing and producing print and electronic media artworks, motion graphics and animations that connect with the respective target audience. The role holder will also be required to be conversant with industry trends and familiar with standard graphic design software.
Duties and responsibilities

Create overall layout and design for print and electronic media in adherence to brand guidelines
Conceptualize, design and creatively package commercials, marketing promos, adverts and editorial products
Design and produce materials – both digital and print – including signage, brochures, web pages, posters, wallpapers, displays advertisements and more
Create 2D and 3D model animations as well as motion graphics and execute as briefed
Create storyboards that depict scripts and narratives as per business briefs
Create motion graphics for our in-house displays. These include sponsor animations, logo treatments, opens, headshots, etc
Provide creative concepts as well as make sound recommendations to improve corporate branding using graphics
Organise and prioritise work and meet strict deadlines
Work closely with the advertising department to create and manage designs from concept through to final deliverables
Manage multiple projects and remain flexible through multiple revisions while keeping a keen attention on detail
Execute and manage production of communications deliverables
Translate project concepts into digital media deliverables
Ensure graphic solutions are optimised for integration, performance, usability and sustainability

Required skills, qualifications and Competencies

Bachelors degree in one or more of the following areas: Media Arts, Animation, Broadcasting, Video Production, graphics Design, Journalism and Communication or related field
Minimum of 3 years’ experience in design production
Passionate and creative artist with a knack for storytelling and attention to detail and with a portfolio/ showreel that showcases this.
Competence in industry-standard 2D and 3D software such as Flash, 3DS Max, Maya, LightWave, Softimage, After Effects and Cinema 4D a plus
Proficient in graphic design tools, specifically Adobe CS (such as InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop) and other design software
Knowledge of CSS, HTML, hands-on experience of content management systems. Skills in HTML5, XHTML/CSS, PHP and JavaScript will be an added advantage
Excellent knowledge in multimedia designs for both print and digital
Ability to keep current with emerging design trends and technologies
Highly time sensitive, respect for planning and tight deadlines, able to cope with pressure and fast paced environment
Strong adaptation skills, result driven, flexible, and strong communication skills
Good work ethic and an entrepreneurial spirit to innovate and thrive in a demanding environment
Strong attention to detail and organizational skills with the ability to prioritize and multi-task
Good at taking briefs and understanding requirements
Loves being part of a creative team and collaborating with design leads

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October 23, 2024
Program Officer – Private Sector Engagement Project Director – KENYA RAPIDS (Wajir)

Job description
Purpose Of The Position
To develop Strategic Direction for Branding World Vision and coordination of technical engagement & intelligent research on Corporate donor strategies, products focus and forecasts, prepositioning for solicited and unsolicited opportunities and generate set annual Local grants income for World Vision Kenya. The incumbent shall contribute strategically to development and implementation of a WVK Brand Strategy, National Resource Development Strategy, Corporate Donor Engagement plans, Grant Acquisition and Donor Retention Strategies.
In order to successfully execute this purpose, the position holder must be able to effectively communicate World Vision’s Christian ethos and demonstrate a quality of spiritual life that serves as an example to others.
Major Responsibilities

Grow Private sector partnership; Strengthen, GAM Processes, 35%

Regularly review and update the corporate engagement plans
Actively engage a portfolio of diverse corporates & local and international foundations of not less than 7;
WVK’s priority sectors set and reviewed annually in line with National Office Strategy, GAM strategy and Technical Approaches.
Identify corporate donor priorities and intelligence on possible opportunities.
In partnership with NRD Manager raise a Local Income Grants as per WVK set Targets for each Financial Year as per the Grants Strategy
In partnership with the technical teams and NRD Manager, develop appropriate products to market to corporates, local foundations e.g. Banks, Communication organizations, among others.
Develop grant risk matrix as per the WVK and global office requirements.
Coordinate all key sectors and functions and conduct proposals writing as per donor/Corporates or Support Office and government guidelines and timely submission.
Coordinate concepts and proposal feedback mechanisms with donors/Corporate and SOs;
Conduct quarterly analysis on the success rate of all applications to specific donors assigned.
Coordinate WVK Local income tracking metrics and ensure fundraising data base is in place to track achievement of targets;
Coordinated contractual processes with partners, donors, SOs or other stakeholders;
In collaboration with QA and Integrated Programs/Operations technical staff, maintain updated WVK Capacity Statements for sectors as per Corporates, /SO & or Donor interests.

Building Weconomy Programs 50%

Work closely with WV Finland and other Support Offices (SO) to establish opportunities for partnership between Kenyan based SMEs and international companies
Coordinate co-creation opportunities with potential companies and corporates
Coordinate visits to field sites identified in partnership with programs and WV Finland teams
Localize Weconomy program with growing businesses
Capacity building and project planning for NO and filed teams

Enhance Donor Attraction, Communication and Retention 10%

Coordinate the National Office in designing programs that leverage unique, high value contributions of foundations, local and multinational companies
Proactively provide donor updates on existing grants and keep the donor relations on course;
Build and maintain relationships with stakeholders and other corporate bodies to maximize value.
In collaboration with Integrated Programs/, coordinate donor exposure to WVK’s work with an aim of expressing our wide capacity;
Actively network and initiate strategic meetings between Corporates/donors representatives and National Director/designee
Coordinate development and review of appropriate sectoral marketing products for key Corporates/donors
Facilitate Internal & external engagement business processes & communication protocol;
Research new and innovative projects and ideas that will be developed further into products, opportunities, concepts and proposals.
Identify key donor trends, near- and far-term program opportunities.
Support the search for donor intelligence and information that will facilitate prepositioning and establishment of partnership for opportunities Develop clear understanding of donor expectations regarding grants acquisition and implementation.
Ensure good donor and World Vision International Support Office relations by ensuring that WVK meets all contractual obligations and achieves high quality planning and implementation levels;
Identify and establish key relationships that will strengthen WVK positioning and elevate WV’s profile with relevant donors.
Work with and through integrated programs, finance & other Support Functions and in collaboration with Support Offices (SOs) to maintain strong donor relationships.
In collaboration with various technical specialists, develop & coordinate, engagement and communication plans. s to engage Support Offices, existing and potential donors.
Ensure that SO and donor expectations met through a well-coordinated donor promise delivery model.
Coordinate and facilitate initial contacts for donor and grants Support Office staff visits to National Office and projects.
Visit at least one grant on quarterly basis to establish what works and adopt promising practices for proposal/concept development.
Introduce/Market WVK Products to corporates, local foundations eg local sponsorship initiative (Inuka Angaza)
Implementation and roll out of key Local income Initiatives e.g Inuka Angaza etc.
Monitoring, Reporting, Documentation & Knowledge Management, 5%
Support in Managing Partnership and funding Agreements and relationships.
Identify, establish and manage partnerships with potential development actors and facilitate signing of Agreements.
Update, maintain and improve electronic Grant information on WV Central site, M Drive among others.
Coordinate with Integrated Program (IP) to ensure timely and accurate grants reporting and documentation of best practices.
Maintain and update the Proposal Resource Guide on a regular basis.
Analyze and develop presentations for internal and external audiences on trends, focus and developments among corporates/donors for policy and strategy review.
Maintain an up to date record of all proposals, concepts, expression of interests, funding agreements and other relevant documentation for ease of access.
Conduct routine field support visits, for the purposes of assessing if and ensuring that programs are managed in accordance with internal procedures and in a manner that will promote good practice, maximize impact and encourage learning.
Work with the IP teams to provide timely, detailed and quality program and financial reports to Support Offices and donors on grant funded programs by ensuring timely, accurate reporting which addresses the needs
of various donors. In collaboration with IP and Finance team, ensure accurate, accountable reporting of donor resources.

Any other duty as assigned 5%

Qualifications: Education/Knowledge/Technical Skills and Experience

Minimum of Bachelor’s degree in social sciences, Business Management or relevant field from a recognized University. Post graduate degree will be an added advantage
Minimum five years’ experience in private public partnership, international relations, fundraising and programing.
Must have Excellent Communications and public relations skills
Excellent computer skills

Other Competencies/Attributes

Must be a committed Christian, able to stand above denominational diversities.
Must be flexible, ready to travel, work under pressure and meet strict deadlines.
Must have a good command of both spoken and written English.
Strong analytical skills

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October 23, 2024
Research Manager

Job Description

Precision Agriculture for Development, Inc. (PAD) seeks a Kenya Research Manager to support PAD research, operations, and scale-up activities in Kenya and in the greater East Africa region by overseeing multiple research projects in collaboration with one or more key partner organizations.
PAD was established with a keen eye towards rigorous evaluation and constant experimentation. Each of our programs and partnerships have a strong complement of research, ranging from large- and small-scale randomized controlled trials (RCTs) to A/B tests to pilot trials. Most of PAD’s research projects are led by Shawn Cole (Harvard Business School) and Michael Kremer (Harvard University). PAD’s research activities are also supported by affiliated researchers from other institutions and are overseen by PAD’s Boston-based Senior Researcher.
Kenyan and East African citizens are strongly encouraged to apply.
Responsibilities
The Kenya Research Manager will be responsible for the following main tasks:

Work closely with PAD researchers and our partner organizations to identify, develop, and launch new research projects;
Supervise from start to finish the implementation of various research projects in collaboration with our partners. This includes developing research designs and proposals, managing data collection activities, and conducting data cleaning and analysis;
Ensure project adherence in the field to general research design, sample selection, data quality and security, and research protocols;
Directly supervise project research staff (Research Associates, Field Staff), and lead training and onboarding of new/incoming project research staff;
Maintain excellent relationship and communication with our partners to ensure the success of our projects.
Develop and maintain work plans and timelines across projects to ensure optimal allocation of resources and meeting key deadlines on time;
Keep the Kenya Country Director appraised of all developments on the projects in their portfolio, and serve as key link between partners, project staff, and PAD researchers;
Support the dissemination of results via presentations and reports to our partners;
Contribute to project financial management, including creation and monitoring of program budgets.

Qualifications
Required Qualifications and Experience:

A master’s degree in economics, agricultural economics, public policy, or a closely related field. Graduate level coursework in microeconomics, econometrics, and development economics is required.
Strong technical understanding of economics and randomized evaluations.
At least 2 years’ experience running or managing quantitative research projects focusing on impact evaluation.
The candidate must be comfortable engaging with high level policy contacts (e.g. senior officials, senior staff from international organizations).
Proficient in using Stata or R for data analysis.
Strong writing and oral communication skills in English, with attention to detail and advanced writing and presentation skills.
Ability to manage multiple projects and stakeholders. Strong self-motivation with skill in working under tight timelines.
Strong leadership and relationship-building skills with experience managing staff.
Willingness to travel both within Kenya and the East Africa region.

Desired Qualifications and Experience:

Proficient in using SurveyCTO or a similar program for survey design.
Experience working on randomized evaluations.
Experience working on agricultural programs.
Previous work experience in Kenya or East African countries.

October 23, 2024
Assistant Online Shop Attendant

Job description
We are looking for an individual who is good in sales and advertising online, team player, ready to learn and aggressive in acieving results.
The individual will be part of a growing team and a company that has been successful for 12 years since it was started.
One can either be part time or Full time

October 23, 2024
Field Recruiters

Reporting to: Client Service Executive
The candidate should have the following qualifications;

Form four leavers or fresh graduates.
Have Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Ability to learn quickly
Ability to explain detailed instructions articulately and clearly
Ability to multi-task effectively
availability on short notice and can work on weekends
Must be living within Nairobi.

Experience: None but experience in Data Collection, Field interviewer, call Centre agent, Field Sales Force or Front office coordinator will be an added advantage.

October 23, 2024
Education Coordinator

The Kakuma Tusome program is an expansion of the TUSOME initiative into the Kakuma Refugee Camp, funded by UNICEF. TUSOME Project is a national literacy intervention implemented by the Ministry of Education and focuses on curriculum support, teacher training and teaching material development.
To improve the quality of early grade instruction in formal and non-formal schools through a reading intervention.
Responsibilities

S/He will be responsible for supporting the Kakuma Tusome Team Leader and the Senior Director for Africa Education. This will include working with the regional technical team in the implementation of Tusome in the camp. The Kakuma Tusome Coordinator, reporting to the Senior Director, Africa Education will assist in all aspects of technical implementation in the region.
The officer will collaborate with the Tusome Region technical team, Instructional Coaches in Kakuma Tusome Program, and Lutheran World Federation officials for successful implementation of Tusome program. The officer will also provide support for the Senior Director in other assignments in Kakuma Tusome Program.

Qualifications

Masters of Art in Education or its equivalent and eight (8) years of experience in the education sector.
The potential candidate needs to have an understanding of scientifically-based reading research.
S/he needs to have Knowledge of a balanced early literacy framework understanding.
Experience supervising education officers and experience responding to complicated and diverse requests in the education sector.
S/he needs to have knowledge of Kiswahili and English transition instruction strategies.
Familiarity with the policies and procedures of the Ministry of Education and local school communities is an added advantage.
Candidates from the local county locations are encouraged to apply.

October 23, 2024