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  • Communications Officer Programme Support Assistant Portfolio Managers Programme Manager / Team Leader Monitoring & Evaluation Assistants Project Accountant

    Communications Officer Programme Support Assistant Portfolio Managers Programme Manager / Team Leader Monitoring & Evaluation Assistants Project Accountant

    Self Help Africa is seeking an energetic and dynamic team to oversee the implementation of an ambitious new agribusiness development project implemented in partnership with and Imani Development Limited in Kenya.
    Kenyan Initiative for Long-term Integration of Market Operators in Value Chains (KILIMO – VC)
    KILIMO-VC is a EUR 24m five-year agribusiness support programme that is part of the European Union’s Kenya-AgriFI programme that supports productive, adapted and market integrated smallholder agriculture, including a contribution to the Africa Investment Facility.
    The overall objective of the KILIMO-VC programme is to improve the capacity of 100,000 smallholder farmers/pastoralists to practise environmentally sustainable and climate-smart agriculture as a business in inclusive value chains.
    Self Help Africa (SHA) and Imani Development are the fund managers for the programme which aims to deliver:

    10,000 net equivalent jobs within sustainable agri-enterprises
    A 70% increase in smallholder/ pastoralist production marketed
    At least 20,000 hectares under climate-smart land management practices.
    Increased turnover for at least 50 agri-enterprises
    Increased incomes for at least 100,000 smallholders/ pastoralists as agri-enterprises expand in their markets
    90,000 households with increased dietary diversity and decision-making power of female farmers

    The Communications Officer will serve as an integral member of the KILIMO -VC team and will be responsible for creating and implementing our communications strategies.
    S/he will be required to promote our brand in creative ways, interact with the media and establish trusting relationships with key stakeholders including the media outlets, partners and policymakers.
    Qualifications:

    Bachelor of Arts Degree in Applied Communications, Journalism and Mass Communication or any other related field.
    A minimum work experience of three (3) years in a similar position with strong applied skills on publishing, photo/video editing software.
    Excellent written and oral communication skills (English).

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  • Product Management Coordinator

    Product Management Coordinator

    Job description
    Do you feel passionate about product development and building partner relationships to drive destination growth, sales and guest satisfaction? Do you enjoy interacting with people from different cultural backgrounds? Would you like to join a multicultural and passionate team in an entrepreneurial environment where boundaries in the global travel industry are challenged and new ideas and out-of-the-box thinking are welcomed and encouraged?
    What’s the position?
    We are currently searching for a Product Management Coordinator to join our team reporting to our Head of Product Management Africa. The position is based out of Nairobi, Kenya or Cape Town, South Africa. The main responsibilities are as follows:

    Drive Destination Growth with high degree of independence, through analysing destination performance, identifying underlying drivers and barriers and driving action steps accordingly
    Key partner liaison for Southern or Eastern Africa, proactively negotiate rates & specials to boost our competitiveness and ensure that the destinations run smoothly through providing feedback to and training our partners
    Support our Sales Team to generate bookings through effective ongoing support, including Product Updates & Training as well as coordinating Test & Training Trips
    Manage product content – coordinate content creation and ensure content quality for proposals & website
    Independently drive selected projects and tasks across Africa

    Why would you want this job?

    Who doesn’t love travelling? And for you this is an opportunity to do it as a career! This is a really unique opportunity for many reasons – here are a couple!
    Having an impact. You create memories of a lifetime for our guests through the joy and wonder of personalized travel which often have a deep impact on their lives. Beyond our guests, you have an impact on many people and organizations, through shaping our Sustainability initiatives and through promoting professionalism, sharing feedback with our partners and helping them grow as well as through consistently demonstrating ethical business practices.
    Support for your growth. Our pool of managers, trainers and coaches will guide and support you while pursuing a personalized approach to help you succeed and grow. Furthermore, we invest considerable time and resources in the growth and development of our team. We listen to our team members’ ideas and suggestions, irrespective of their seniority which gives you an opportunity to shape your own and our company’s path.
    The people you work with. We are a very dynamic international and multi-cultural team where you will be challenged and have countless opportunities to broaden your horizons.
    Attractive compensation. We offer a solid base salary with an uncapped variable incentive and a benefits package.
    In summary, this is a fantastic opportunity if you are riven by having a positive impact and love partner interactions, driving destination growth and making travel dreams come true!

    What do we expect from you?

    You are pro-active, result-oriented and work independently
    You have an entrepreneurial spirit as well as strong analytical skills
    You apply the 80/20 rule and can multi-task effectively
    You have outstanding mental agility which enables you to connect the dots and think ahead, identify challenges and drive solutions
    You are ambitious and persistent – reaching the minimum goal is never enough for you. You take ownership and go the extra mile
    You enjoy communicating with people with diverse backgrounds and have outstanding verbal and written communication skills. This entails empathy, assertiveness, listening, negotiation & presentation skills.
    You are passionate about travel and have first-hand knowledge of travel destinations in Africa
    You have a university degree and 3+ years of product management experience and have excelled in this role

  • ENG Reporters Online & Social Media Editor TV Research & Scheduling Manager TV Graphic & Broadcast Designer Marketing Communications Manager Sales Account Executive Studio Technical Operators Eng Camera Operators Managing Editors Editors

    ENG Reporters Online & Social Media Editor TV Research & Scheduling Manager TV Graphic & Broadcast Designer Marketing Communications Manager Sales Account Executive Studio Technical Operators Eng Camera Operators Managing Editors Editors

    HR/CROSS/06/2018 – ENG Reporters – 6 POSITIONS
    Reporting to the Managing Editor, the ENG REPORTER will be responsible for the following:
    Key Responsibilities

    Generating ideas for stories and features and following leads from news agencies, the police, the public, press conferences and other sources
    Pitching ideas to editors
    Researching, verifying and collating evidence and information to support a story using relevant information sources such as the internet, archives, databases, etc.
    Selecting appropriate locations, pictures and sound and exercising editorial judgment on the best angle from which to approach a story
    Identifying necessary resources and deploying and managing technical crews for location shoots, including camera crew
    Providing directorial input, advising crews on what to film or record
    Producing complete packages for broadcast
    Preparing and presenting material for both pre-recorded and live pieces
    Identifying potential interviewees, briefing them, preparing interview questions and conducting both live and recorded interviews
    Collaborating with the editor to put together the completed program or item
    Developing and maintaining local contacts and assuming a public relations role

    Skills & Qualifications

    Graduate in journalism or communications
    3 years of TV editor, producer or reporter position; experience in filming, editing and producing news
    A thorough knowledge of news and current affairs in the Kenya, Africa and internationally
    Strong writing skills, and ability to convey information in a clear, concise and conversational manner
    Excellent live reporting skills and strong on-camera presentation skills
    Able to work a flexible schedule, including nights and weekends
    Ability to interact professionally and build relationships and sources
    Ability to shoot and edit digital video
    Strong research skills, including the ability to navigate online search engines
    Social Media & Multimedia experience

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  • Junior Associate: Worplace Nutrition Project

    Junior Associate: Worplace Nutrition Project

    Classification: E2-Junior Associate
    Direct Reports: 0
    Travel Required:50%
    Description
    Overall Purpose:
    The purpose of the Project Assistant will be to provide project management support to the Senior Specialist M&E and Project Manager, in implementing GAIN’s activities under the Workplace Nutrition project. This will include day to day project management with oversight of the executing agencies (EAs), on-going engagement with Executing agency and other key government stakeholders at the national and county levels. The Project Assistant will work closely within the GAIN Kenya team and with key departments in GAIN headquarters for the smooth and coordinated implementation of the project. The person will also provide support to the monitoring of the project with field travel. This is a 2 year fixed contract position. Activities that the Project assistant will directly oversee will include but not limited to, working with executing agencies (EAs) to ensure engagement to ensure timely and quality implementation though regular supervision and monitoring activities.
    Tasks and Responsibilities:

    Project Management

    Supporting the Project Manager, Workplace Nutrition Project, Kenya in the overall management and implementation of the project
    Maintain a database of all project beneficiaries
    Participate in meetings with project partners and other stakeholders as required
    Under the guidance of the Project manager, support in the overall reporting of the program progress including monthly, quarterly and annual reports for internal GAIN, donor and government requirements.
    Ensure accurate and timely management of the funds and proper financial reporting, with support from the Project manager and Finance team.
    Visit the field regularly to ensure that project progress is on track and risk mitigation plan is up to date.
    Closely follow up with project partners and EAs responsible for implementing and provide technical assistance and undertake regular supervision to ensure the smooth running of the project and timely execution of the below specific activities:

    Monitor
    Support in routine project monitoring

    Support in continuous and on-going cross-corrections

    Communication

    Support the development of appropriate communication materials, technical documents, advocacy briefs and related materials to drive key project activities.

    Key Organizational Relationships
    The person will work closely with:

    GAIN Kenya country team and reporting to Project Manager, Workplace
    Government, executing agencies and other key external stakeholders
    Finance, HR, IT and Legal colleagues in GAIN HQ and Project leads within GAIN

    Job Requirements
    Competences (Skills and Attributes)

    Excellent project management skills including time and personal organization
    Excellent analytical, writing and presentation skills both verbal & written, with full command of Power Point, MS Excel and MS Word and Outlook
    Willingness and ability to work in a multi-cultural, high pressure, results-driven environment
    High level of professionalism and integrity

    Experience:

    Sound experience in project management, implementation, grantee oversight within international development / food industry experience
    Demonstrated success in being part of multi-disciplinary teams, engaging government and private sector stakeholders and collaborators in challenging program environments
    Understanding of country level program delivery, documentation and coordination
    Experience in a global, multicultural organization preferred
    Experience working in a public/private partnership environment highly desirable

    Education:
    Bachelors in nutrition, health, food science or a suitable equivalent is desirable
    Other Requirements

    Fluent written and verbal English and Swahili
    A willingness and ability to travel extensively
    Advocacy, communication and leadership skills
    Eligible to live and work in Kenya, this is a local position

  • Regional Director Of Operations

    Regional Director Of Operations

    Job description
    Location: Kampala, Uganda or Nairobi, Kenya or Kigali, Rwanda
    Reports to: Chief Executive Officer
    Start date: Second Quarter, 2018
    Applications will be considered on a rolling basis.
    The Position:
    Jibu is looking for a business-savvy, motivated problem-solver ready to commit a minimum of two years to help lead a rapidly growing international company to profitability, while also making a big social impact. The successful candidate must be experienced as both a strategic leader and a hands-on manager, able to build systems while ensuring focus on the detail. The candidate will have successfully managed people at all levels and from varied backgrounds and cultures. The candidate must also demonstrate a proven track record developing successful managers and ensuring all team members are effective contributors to the business.
    This position requires:

    Street smarts to navigate both formal and informal components of the business
    The ability to design and build innovative, solid systems while ensuring buy-in and ownership
    An energetic self-starter, a proven problem-solver and someone willing to “roll up their sleeves” to do what it takes to get tough jobs done
    Ability to work strategically, creatively, flexibly and persistently to solve gnarly challenges
    Ability to coordinate a cross-functional team, from different disciplines and locations, and ensure effectiveness and efficiency throughout the operation.
    Proven interpersonal, relationship and people management skills
    Flexibility and willingness to travel frequently within the region
    Experience in and ability to organize and improve on all components of the Jibu end-to-end global supply chain to optimize efficiency and cost

    The position reports directly to Jibu’s CEO and works closely with Jibu’s COO. This Director will be focused on and responsible for overseeing and managing all operational and business aspects of Jibu in Africa – to include planning and supporting international expansion operations outside of current Jibu markets. The expectation is that the Director will quickly identify opportunities within the operation to make improvements and continue growth in the most effective way possible – this will include proactively identifying and overcoming gaps and weaknesses, assessing strengthens and utilization of team members, helping both staff and managers to develop priorities and implementation plans, help with the professional development of team members, incorporate fresh and innovative ways of doing things that will yield greater results for the company and its operations. Primary responsibilities will vary and will require hands-on involvement, persistence, long hours, and agility to respond to the challenges and needs that arise day to day in a timely manner.
    Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

    Measure effectiveness and efficiency of operational processes both internally and externally and find ways to improve processes
    Improve day to day accountability against operations and strategy across Jibu markets in close coordination with country directors, COO, CFO, and CEO
    Design and revise external partner operating toolkits and manuals for both the individual franchise owner, and the Area Master Franchisor (AMF)
    Integrate IT solutions in various operational arenas such as customer management, point of sale, inventory, and water quality and roll up into ERP system
    Manage and support successful operations across corporate, franchisee and AMF stores, to include in part: quality assurance, approved products and suppliers, procedural compliance, retail offering compliance and brand protection
    Coordinate communication, reporting, and compliance structures between technical, supply chain, franchise support, marketing, finance, development, training, and managerial departments
    Oversee and manage the global supply chain strategy, operation and staff
    Support financial planning efforts, including budgeting, forecasting and P&L analysis alongside the CFO
    Assist the CEO and the CFO in developing and overseeing long-term business strategies
    Assess and manage the principal risks of the business within operations
    Direct the development and dissemination of operational reports and metrics to keep key stakeholders informed and current on activities across all Jibu markets

    Qualifications:

    Strong business management experience; operations focus preferred
    Minimum of 5 years’ experience working in business in an emerging market context, preferably in sub-Saharan Africa
    Cultural knowledge and experience working or living in a developed market context, preferably in Europe or the United States
    A team player with a sense of adventure wanting to make a difference
    Personality profile: practical, persistent, likeable, resourceful, organizer, likes challenges
    Fluent English language skills
    Experience working in a multi-unit business environment a plus

    Compensation:
    The successful candidate will earn a competitive base salary. Strong performance and/or equity incentives may be additionally offered on the achievement of organizational goals.

  • Senior External Relations Officer

    Senior External Relations Officer

    Job description
    ORGANIZATIONAL CONTEXT
    The Senior External Relations Officer normally reports to the Representative or Deputy Representative. The incumbent has direct supervisory responsibility for External Relations staff.
    External contacts are predominantly with partners, media, government, embassies and other international organizations in the country on matters of importance to the organization.
    FUNCTIONAL STATEMENT
    Accountability

    UNHCR country Office provides necessary inputs (proposals, reports, etc.) for fund-raising purposes.
    UNHCR Country Office has a communications strategy that generates support for UNHCR’s operations from external partners.
    External partners are informed regularly on all aspects of the protection and well-being of persons of concern and the status of UNHCR operations.
    Missions from Headquarters, donors, the press and media are well received and briefed.

    Responsibility

    Stay abreast of the challenges posed by the political context, the UN and humanitarian reform, and institutional developments in the area of forced displacement and humanitarian operations.
    Through a consultative process with UNHCR colleagues (Programme, Protection, etc.) with external actors and partners, develop and implement protection and assistance strategy, with clearly articulated objectives, timelines and outputs.
    Implement a communications strategy that generates support for UNHCR’s operations from external partners (e.g. the general public, governments, partners, the media, academia and persons of concern).
    Articulate all issues pertaining to the needs of the populations of concern and the strategies in place to respond to their needs.
    Ensure that the UNHCR priorities are given adequate weight in the documentation of the UN Country Team.
    Maintain a close dialogue with and provide accurate information to donors by organizing regular briefings, bilateral meetings and donor missions. Prepare reports as appropriate.
    In accordance with the operational context and in close cooperation with headquarters, access new and non-traditional funding sources, as appropriate, including private sector and humanitarian pooled/basket funds (e.g. Central Emergency Response Fund, Human Security Fund).
    Through a consultative process with headquarters, disseminate information on UNHCR’s global funding situation and mobilize additional funds to implement special projects aimed at enhancing the quality of protection for persons of concern in the country operation.
    Participate in inter-agency cooperation and communication strategies, initiatives and tools.
    Support senior management in representing UNHCR in the UN Country Team and other UN coordination fora.
    Support, and participate in, local UN integrated missions, Inter-Agency Standing Committee, Emergency Relief Coordinator and Cluster communication strategies and initiatives.
    Manage the information flow within the country operations by identifying priority matters, securing, analyzing and disseminating documentation and information to support country operations and corporate communication processes and priorities.
    Consolidate information on UNHCR’s country operations and identify appropriate messages for campaigns and appeals.
    Coordinate the drafting of, and/or draft, situation reports, briefing notes, background material, talking points, fact sheets, press releases and articles.
    Develop targeted communications strategies and media packages for situations and/or activities that require focused attention.
    Identify and target major events and initiatives (e.g. commercial, cultural, political and sports) to promote the work of UNHCR.
    Manage media relations by, inter alia, responding to direct queries, publishing press releases and organizing regular briefings and visits to country operations.

    Authority

    Approve fund-raising messages.
    Approve any relevant expenditure for the implementation of fund-raising activities.
    Decide which donors to approach and which operations or activities to prioritize for special fundraising appeals.
    Approve the communications strategy.
    Approve budgets and expenditures for communications activities.
    Clear external relations/communication products and tools.
    Represent UNHCR fund-raising and communication priorities in inter-agency initiatives and fora.

    ESSENTIAL MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS AND PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

    Graduate degree (equivalent of a Master’s) in Political or Social Sciences, International Relations, Journalism or other related fields plus8 years of relevant work experience of which minimum of 5 years in International capacity. Undergraduate degree (equivalent of a BA/BS) plus 9 years or Doctorate degree (equivalent of a PhD) plus 7 years of previous relevant work experience may also be accepted.
    Highly developed drafting ability in working language of duty station.
    Excellent knowledge of English and working knowledge of another UN language.(In offices where the working language is not English, excellent knowledge of working language of duty station and working knowledge of English.)

    *** For National Officer positions, very good knowledge of local language and local institutions is essential.
    DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS & COMPETENCIES

    Working knowledge of another UN language depending on country of assignment.
    Communication skills.
    Good knowledge of UNHCR operations both at Headquarters and in the Field.

  • Research Assistants Laboratory Technologist

    Research Assistants Laboratory Technologist

    To assist in field data collection
    Responsibilities

    Timely abstraction of data from patients’ charts
    Verify quality of data by comparing abstracted data to source documents
    Ensure facilities have adequate data collection tools and request necessary supplies for the project
    Liaise with the health facility staff to ensure project activities are conducted as scheduled
    Providing project management team with regular feedback on field activities
    Other duties and responsibilities as may be assigned

    Requirements

    College diploma in nursing, health records or any health related field
    Experience working in a Comprehensive Care Centre will be an added advantage
    Ability to work independently and as part of a team
    Past experience in electronic data collection using Survey CTO/ ODK desirable
    Excellent organizational skills
    Good interpersonal skills

    Terms of Employment
    Employment is on a one year renewable contract with a probation period for the first 3 months. Salary is negotiable within the appropriate grade depending on education, experience and demonstrated competency.

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  • Human Resource Officer

    Human Resource Officer

    Job Description
    MRM Mariakani is seeking to recruit a professional and experienced Human Resources Officer who will perform administrative and strategic HR duties. He/She must posses excellent communication and organisational skills.
    Overall Purpose of the Position:
    To provide professional employee management in the running of the HR Office on delegated assignments in line with the company business plan on the HR focus areas and in compliance with statutory obligations as well as best practice in.
    Key Performance Areas:

    Supporting the development and implementation of HR initiatives and systems.
    Create a pool of suitable candidates for future employment in the data base to meet the employment demands of the business.
    To be actively involved in recruitment by preparing job descriptions, posting advertisements as shall be approved from time to time.
    Drive the hiring process by conducting relevant employment checks on applicants and prepare job offers to the successful candidates.
    Support the management of disciplinary and grievance issues as guided by the company policy and the CBA in place.
    Work with the line managers and other employees on issues of concern in relation to employment law and the company policies and procedures.
    Generate periodic reports from the systems in place in HR that will be required by the business for decision making.
    Any other work that will be assigned by the HOD from time to time.

    Minimum Qualifications and Experience Requirements:

    A degree in Human Resource Management or relevant field from a recognized university, CHRP/ Diploma in Human Resource Management is an added advantage.
    Must be a member of the Institute of Human Resource Management (IHRM).
    At least 4 years’ experience as HR Officer or comparable job role preferably in a manufacturing operation.
    Understanding of labor laws and disciplinary procedures. Proficient in MS Office and knowledge of HRMS.
    Meticulous attention to detail, record-keeping & related administrative HR operations.
    Good oral & written communication skills. Flexibility to support other HR functions.
    Qualified applicants should submit a comprehensive CV, together with a covering letter supporting the application latest by 5th February, 2018. Only applications via the “Apply” button on this page will be considered. Canvassing of any kind will lead to your application being disqualified. Please note that only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

  • Business Development Officer

    Business Development Officer

    Purpose of the Role

    Prepare, plan and execute sales programs aimed at market penetration, relationship building, sales presentations and promotions to meet customer’s specific needs.
    Effectively manage client accounts geared towards sales growth and profitability.

    Responsibilities

    Develop and implement sales & marketing strategies to achieve the allocated targets for ICT solutions.
    Identify opportunities for business development and new customer relationships in line with the company strategic objectives.
    In liaison with the ICT presales team, review and interpret customer requirements and prepare proposals for designed solutions.
    Maintain client relationships; prepare and plan for client meetings & presentations, and negotiate business opportunities to closure.
    Participate in marketing programs aimed at penetrating market verticals.
    Prepare and present periodic reports on execution of sales activities and programs.
    Participate in preparation and submission of tender documents.

    Qualifications

    Bachelor degree in B.Com (Marketing/ Business Management or related Degree); Qualifications and/or certification in ICT is highly desirable.
    Must have at least 5+ years in similar sales management role within the ICT industry.
    Good understanding of ICT solutions in Virtualization, Data centers, Network security, ICT infrastructure, unified communications and integrated security systems.
    Aggressive, ambitious and result – oriented individual with proven ability to generate sales revenue against set targets.
    Exceptional skills in communication both verbal & written, and proficiency in presentation of sales proposals.
    Self-driven individual who is results and performance oriented;
    Good negotiation and analytical skills.