Safaricom Corporate Account Manager Job in Kenya

In keeping with our current business needs, we are pleased to announce the following vacancies within the Enterprise Business Unit.

Corporate Account Manager
Ref: COM – CAM– APRIL 2011

Reporting to the Senior Manager - Corporate Sector, the job holder will be responsible for the management of client portfolio and delivering on revenue and retention targets by building appropriate relationships and meeting client requirements by providing the right product mix.

The job holder’s key responsibilities will be:

• Developing and Implementing appropriate Customer Value Propositions for small to medium enterprises;
• Account management by ensuring incremental revenue, achievement of set sales targets and effective roll out of communication solutions developed for the Account;
• Consistent identification of communication solutions needs and opportunities for the account;
• Driving growth through acquisition of new accounts and retention of existing accounts by implementing effective retention plans;
• Managing the implementation of all promotional activities with the account;
• Developing appropriate account specific sales and trade marketing campaigns to drive adoption of new services within the account;
• Implementing required high quality level of service to the customers within the account;
• Preparing reports on statistical indicators on the performance of the account managed as required.

The ideal candidate should possess the following skills and competencies:

• Degree in a business discipline or a related field with an IT/Commercial bias from a recognized university;
• 3 years experience in managing corporate accounts in a service or FMCG environment;
• Working experience and knowledge in corporate sales with proven good relationships with corporate customers in a telecoms environment will be an added advantage;
• Ability to implement and coordinate sales initiatives geared towards acquisition of new accounts & growth of existing ones;
• Excellent working knowledge of Ms Office suite;
• Ability to problem solve and design solutions for corporate sales issues;
• Excellent communication skills with exception interpersonal and report writing skills;
• Highly innovative, creative with excellent analytical and decision making skills.

If you feel that you are up to the challenge and possess the necessary qualification and experience, please send your resume with your cell phone contact indicating your experience and why you are the most suitable candidate for the role clearly quoting the job title and job reference to the address below by Wednesday the 4th April 2011.

Senior Manager – Talent Acquisition
Safaricom Limited
Via email to: hr@safaricom.co.ke

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Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC) Somalia/Kenya Jobs

Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC) Somalia/Kenya is a two Country Program with four field offices in Dadaab (Kenya), Hargeisa (Somaliland), Bossaso (Puntland) and Mogadishu (South Central). NRC has been present in Somaliland since early 2004 and expanded to Puntland in 2006, Mogadishu and Dadaab in 2007.

In a short time NRC established Education, Shelter/Sanitation, Distribution and Camp Management projects for IDPs, refugees and local population in Somalia and Kenya. NRC also has a coordination office in Nairobi, Kenya that was established in 2006.

The Youth Education Pack is a program of the Norwegian Refugee Council with support from UNHCR, and other agencies and institutions in education.

The main objective is to bridge the gap in education for the youths with limited opportunities in the formal school system. Hence the need for an alternative education system that aims at making the youths functionally literate and self-reliant.

NRC is seeking for qualified candidates to fill the following positions for its Youth Education Pack(YEP), in Dadaab Refugee Camps:

Position Vacant: YEP Electrical Teacher
Reporting to: Centre Supervisor
Duty Station: Dadaab
Duration of Contract: ASAP to 31st December 2011 (with possible extension)

Main Responsibilities include:

• Adhere to the Principles of Teaching and Learning within the YEP Concept.
• Promote an environment of dynamic, active and genuine learning.
• Employ a variety of effective teaching strategies to successfully implement the curriculum.
• Give adequate time to lesson planning and organization.
• Be aware of course requirements and their directions as well as dynamics.
• Reflect on the effectiveness of their teaching.
• Make accurate tools and keep records of student’ attendance, progress and assessment.
• Assist and advice the students on cooperatives formation and basic entrepreneurial skills and costing.
• Monitor and support each student and inform students of their progress both within YEP and in the Cooperatives.
• Maintain good communications with parents concerning the progress of their children.
• Submit lesson plans and records to Center Supervisor, as required.
• Write formal monthly reports that conform to YEP guidelines
• Any other duties that may be given by your supervisor.

Required skills and qualifications:

• A diploma or higher certificate in Electrical, knowledge about adult education; additional qualifications for other levels of education preferred;
• Experienced and devoted teacher/instructor; with at least 3 years teaching experience.
• Technically/professionally qualified vocational skills background from a reputable training institution is a must.
• Excellent communication skills, flexible, readily adaptable to new educational methods and approaches.
• Proficiency in both written and spoken English.
• Availability on full-time basis.
• Knowledge and experience of special needs education and practice a plus factor.

Position Vacant: YEP Secretarial Teacher
Reporting to: Centre Supervisor
Duty Station: Dadaab
Duration of Contract: ASAP to 31st December 2011 (with possible extension

Main Responsibilities include:

• Adhere to the Principles of Teaching and Learning within the YEP Concept.
• Promote an environment of dynamic, active and genuine learning.
• Employ a variety of effective teaching strategies to successfully implement the curriculum.
• Give adequate time to lesson planning and organization.
• Be aware of course requirements and their directions as well as dynamics.
• Reflect on the effectiveness of their teaching.
• Make accurate tools and keep records of student’ attendance, progress and assessment.
• Assist and advice the students on cooperatives formation and basic entrepreneurial skills and costing.
• Monitor and support each student and inform students of their progress both within YEP and in the Cooperatives.
• Maintain good communications with parents concerning the progress of their children.
• Submit lesson plans and records to Center Supervisor, as required.
• Write formal monthly reports that conform to YEP guidelines
• Any other duties that may be given by your supervisor.

Required skills and qualifications:

• A diploma or higher certificate in Secretarial ; knowledge about adult education; additional qualifications for other levels of education preferred;
• Experienced and devoted teacher/instructor; with at least 3 years teaching experience.
• Excellent communication skills, flexible, readily adaptable to new educational methods and approaches.
• Proficiency in both written and spoken English.
• Availability on full-time basis.
• Knowledge and experience of special needs education and practice a plus factor.

Position Vacant: YEP Computer Teachers (2)
Reporting to: Centre Leader
Duty Station: Dadaab
Duration of Contract: ASAP to 31st December 2011 (with possible extension

Main Responsibilities include:

• Adhere to the Principles of Teaching and Learning within the YEP Concept.
• Promote an environment of dynamic, active and genuine learning.
• Employ a variety of effective teaching strategies to successfully implement the curriculum.
• Give adequate time to lesson planning and organization.
• Be aware of course requirements and their directions as well as dynamics.
• Reflect on the effectiveness of their teaching.
• Make accurate tools and keep records of student’ attendance, progress and assessment.
• Assist and advice the students on cooperatives formation and basic entrepreneurial skills and costing.
• Monitor and support each student and inform students of their progress both within YEP and in the Cooperatives.
• Maintain good communications with parents concerning the progress of their children.
• Submit lesson plans and records to Center Supervisor, as required.
• Write formal monthly reports that conform to YEP guidelines
• Any other duties that may be given by your supervisor.

Required skills and qualifications:

• A diploma or higher certificate in Computer ; knowledge about adult education; additional qualifications for other levels of education preferred;
• Experienced and devoted teacher/instructor; with at least 3 years teaching experience.
• Technically/professionally qualified vocational skills background from a reputable training institution is a must.
• Excellent communication skills, flexible, readily adaptable to new educational methods and approaches.
• Proficiency in both written and spoken English.
• Availability on full-time basis.
• Knowledge and experience of special needs education and practice a plus factor.

Deadline for Applications: 8th May 2011

Applications should be submitted to:

Norwegian Refugee Council,
P O Box 21211-00100
Nairobi, Kenya
Email Address: recruitment_nb@som.nrc.no

Or

Norwegian Refugee Council, Dadaab Field Office
P.O Box 05, Dadaab

Please indicate the title of the position as the subject for email applications

Only the short listed candidates will be contacted.

The Norwegian Refugee Council is an equal opportunity employer, with no discrimination in terms of sex, age, religion, ethnic origin or political affiliation.

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Management Sciences for Health (MSH) Latest Jobs

Management Sciences for Health (MSH) is a nonprofit international health organization with over four decades of experience strengthening health systems, local capacity and institutions. MSH takes a comprehensive approach to improving health to achieve scalability, lasting impact, and sustainability.

Our mission is to save lives and improve the health of the world’s poorest and most vulnerable people by closing the gap between knowledge and action in public health.

MSH would like to invite suitably qualified and experienced candidates to join its team based in Nairobi, Kenya on the Health Commodities and Services Management (HCSM) Program and the Leadership Management and Sustainability (LMS) Project.

The HCSM program is part of USAID/Kenya’s Central/National and Regional Health Systems Strengthening Support focusing on; strengthening commodity management systems in both MoMS / MoPHS and in peripheral facilities, strengthening pharmaceutical policy and services and strengthening Laboratory Systems.

The LMS Project in Kenya supports public sector units of the health system, non-governmental organizations (NGO), faith based organizations (FBO) and other USAID partners by strengthening the leadership and management capabilities at the provincial, district and community level facilities.

Monitoring and Evaluation Specialist - HCSM Program

The Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) Specialist is responsible for leading the development and implementation of a plan to monitor progress, evaluate effectiveness, and disseminate results of the Project activities and innovations.

The M&E Specialist has primary responsibility for identifying M&E needs, designing and maintaining data collection systems and for ensuring that all necessary information, from both routine reporting as well as from ad hoc data collection efforts and special studies, is collected, analyzed and used in guiding internal project planning and informing external partners about project activities and accomplishments.

The M&E Specialist conducts all appropriate analysis, including the use of complimentary data sets and secondary analysis, and fully documents activities and accomplishments in the form of reports, publications, and presentations.

Applicants will possess a Masters degree in public health, demography, epidemiology, program evaluation or equivalent with a minimum 5 years experience in monitoring and evaluation of USG –funded health and/or HIV/AIDS programs, including the use of data to inform decision making, planning, resource allocation and other strategic initiatives.

Internal Auditor – HCSM Program

The Internal Auditor functionally reports to the Director of Internal Audit based at the Head Quarters and is responsible for conducting internal audits for the HCSM Program in Kenya.

He/she plans and conducts the audits and submits reports to the Director Internal Audit.

He/ she will review internal controls, test financial transactions and assets, and check compliance with funding agency regulations and contractual requirements. Audits are conducted in compliance with the Institute of Internal Auditors Standards for the Professional Practice of Internal Auditing (SPPIA), the US Government Generally Accepted Auditing Standards (GAGAS) for US Government Funding and MSH’s Internal Audit policies and procedures.

Applicants must have a minimum of undergraduate qualification in Finance, Economics, Accounting or equivalent and be fully qualified accountants holding CPA (K) or its equivalent and be registered members of the Institute of Certified Public Accountants of Kenya.

Candidates who possess relevant postgraduate qualifications will have a distinct advantage. At least 10 years working experience 3 of which will be at senior-level auditing and finance in a busy office. Experience with US government contract auditing, preferably USAID is an added advantage.

Office Manager – HCSM Program

The Office Manager is responsible for ensuring the smooth operation of the Kenya office and making sure that technical efforts and field activities are fully supported by coordinating program information and providing logistics support.

She / He will be responsible for ensuring that all MSH Kenya office tasks are carried through to completion, and information disseminated to all project staff.

Job responsibilities will include office administration, inventory management and tracking, maintenance and security, develop and maintain proper office record/filing system.

The Office Manager ensures that MSH policies and procedures are adhered to when project activities are conducted. Applicants will possess a University Degree in Business Management / Administration or equivalent with at least 5 years relevant experience in a busy organization.

Demonstrated competence in assessing priorities and managing a variety of activities in a time sensitive environment required. Ability to work independently and take initiative is required for this role.

Program Associate, Network Administrator and IT Support (LMS Project)

The Program Associate, Network Administrator and IT Support primary responsibility is to provide support to users of new and existing technology and the local area network (LAN/WAN).

The Program Associate, Network Administrator and IT Support provides technical assistance for development, deployment and maintenance of ICT systems that will improve performance and connectivity to meet the needs of the organization and its clients.

This includes ensuring adequate ICT Infrastructure to facilitate efficient information flow and network linkages for the organization to provide a world class service.

In addition, s/he will ensure staff training in ICT is enhanced so that this resource and the information gathered are used effectively. Candidates will possess a minimum of a Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science or a related field with at least 5 years relevant experience. Strong experience in computer or software use and the ability to work well with various skill levels of users.

Extensive knowledge in administering Microsoft Windows 2003 operating systems, and knowledge of antivirus system such as Symantec End Point Security or any other antivirus system. Considerable knowledge of DNS, DHCP, Active Directory and the understanding of the Local Area Network required.

Applicants will possess high integrity and strong interpersonal skills.

For further detail and to apply; please visit the Employment Opportunities section of our website at www.jobs-msh.icims.com by May 11, 2011.

If you cannot apply online, or have difficulty doing so, please email an explanation of your problem to iRecruiterproblem@msh.org.

We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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