FIDA Deputy Executive Director & Head of Programmes Jobs in Kenya

FIDA Kenya seeks to recruit a suitable candidate to fill the following vacant position:-
Deputy Executive Director & Head of Programmes (to be based in Nairobi Office)

Duties:-

 

• Under the guidance of Executive Director, manage the programs of FIDA Kenya.
• Coordinate the running of the three offices in Nairobi, Mombasa and Kisumu.
• Provide leadership, motivation, mentorship and productivity within the programs.
• Provide leadership and guidance in litigation and/or public interest litigation.
• Design and sustain high level advocacy initiatives.
• Continuously review the capacity of staff members.
• Contribute to the development of programs and appropriate work plans and activities to be implemented.
• Ensure the development of quality proposals and submission of donor reports.
• Assist the Executive Director in enhancing FIDA Kenya's visibility.

Minimum Qualifications and Attributes

The ideal candidate should at least possess the following qualifications and attributes:-

• Advocate of the High Court of Kenya with 7 years experience, 3 of which should be in high managerial level. A Post graduate qualification will be an added advantage.
• Proven management capabilities with experience in NGO set up.
• Knowledge of program planning, designing, monitoring & evaluation and financial management skills.
• Excellent writing and communication skills.
• Proficiency in computers, organizational skills and ability to manage multiple tasks.
• Knowledge and experience in Human Rights, Gender & Women's Rights Issues.
• Experience in litigation.
• Results oriented, creative and innovative.
• Ability to manage professional staff with diverse skills.
• Must be a good team player, highly self motivated & self driven.

Interested candidates who fully meet the above criteria should send their applications along with a detailed Curriculum Vitae indicating expected salary, references and their daytime contact, addressed to the undersigned to be received by 5.00 p.m. on 1st July 2011.

Only successful candidates will be contacted.

FIDA Kenya is an equal opportunity employer.

The Executive Director
P.O. Box 46324-00100
Nairobi

Or Email: info@fidakenya.org

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Safaricom Senior RF - Strategy Engineer Job in Kenya

 We are pleased to announce the following vacancy in the Technical & IT Director’s office department within Technical & IT Division.

In keeping with our current business needs, we are looking for a person who meets the criteria indicated below:

Senior RF - Strategy Engineer
Ref: TECHNICAL_RFS_JUNE_2011

Reporting to the Senior Manager-RF Strategy & Support, the holder of the position will be responsible for planning and selection of radio network technologies, methods and suppliers that best support the company’s strategy and promote best practice sharing between the regional radio planning teams.

Key Responsibilities

• To promote awareness of emerging technologies/methods to both technical staff and management;
• Identify ways in which we can maximize the radio network resources we currently have and identify future radio network Requirements/Constraints
• Specify and provide detailed evaluation of the technical solutions, identifying the technical components and their interrelationships, needed to meet the present and future needs of the radio network;
• Successful and timely management of trial projects complete with documentation.
• Ensure strategy consolidation, by analyzing vendor roadmaps Vs technological advancement;
• Ensure smooth and timely transitions to new technologies;

Minimum requirements

• University degree in Electrical Engineering or Electronics/Telecommunication;
• Minimum 4 years experience in mobile communications;
• Should have at least 1 year hands-on experience in transmission planning and/or optimization of the radio network.
• Proactive, analytical, confident, energetic and able to work with minimal supervision, with a positive attitude and good analytical 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 Monday, 27th June 2011.

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

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PZ Cussons East Africa Manager Job

PZ Cussons East Africa is a leading Global Manufacturer and Marketer of leading Household quality brands that include Carex, Imperial Leather, Venus, Robb, Ushindi and Flamingo.

In line with our ambitious growth agenda, we wish to enhance our marketing team by hiring for the position of Brand Manager.

Job Purpose

The position is responsible for developing compelling brand strategies and to manage the implementation of the same so at to achieve the brand targeted Net Invoice Value (NIV), Gross Margin (GM), Media & Consumer (M&C) and Marketing Contribution (MC)

This position reports to the Head of Marketing

Principal Accountabilities

 

• Develop and implement brand strategy and plan – both annual and with a 5-year horizon with focus on growing the brand.
• Manage the New Product Development process inline with market trends.
• Actively participate in Margin Improvement Initiatives.
• Develop and manage A&P activities.
• Monitor, Control & Report Category Performance through regular updates on brand health indicators such as NNS, GM & MC on a regular basis e.g. monthly marketing reports
• Establish a sustained market presence of the brand by nurturing a strong and consistent foothold in the consumer’s consciousness of the brand
• Support the sales force with marketing programs that are realistic, implement able and rewarding
• Provide marketing performance reports of the brand to higher management
• Coordinate with Sales to check progress of any advertising and promotional campaigns of the brand aimed at generating sales, creating new markets or in the launching of NPDS and New products

Knowledge, Skills & Experience

Qualifications:

• Good Degree in Marketing or related
• Minimum three (3) years experience in Brand Management
• Proven expertise to create, develop and implement strategic plans and tactics
• Superior oral and written communication skills with highly acquired interpersonal skills
• Flexible and ability to prioritize and manage tasks within short deadlines
• Good knowledge of marketing strategies
• Strong understanding of market dynamics and consumer requirements
• Innovative, stress tolerant and decisive

PZ Cussons is an equal opportunity employer

How to Apply

If you meet the requirements for this position, please send your application and CV to Jobs.Kenya@pzcussons.com.

This vacancy remains open until close of business on 30th June 2011.

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Orange Money Area Manager Job in Kenya

Department / Sub-department/ Group/: Orange Money

Reporting to the position : Regional Manager / Orange Money Distribution Manager

Role Purpose:

The Orange Money Area Manager will be accountable for all Orange Money activities in the region in all outlets including the Orange/Mobicom shops, Orange Money Agents, Equity Agents and Branches and will manage the third party agents to deliver their targets under the direction of the Regional Manager / Orange Money distribution Manager

Key Responsibilities

• Manage all orange money activities in orange/Mobicom shops in the region ensuring adequate staffing with right training, dedicated counter, reconciliation issues
• Drive the third party agents and TDR’s to deliver per their targets
• Match TDR’s to ISR’s and ensure effective output in agent recruitment and agent management
• Build key relationships with Equity Branch Managers and Agent Champions
• Create, manage and promote new agent partners, merchants and retailers
• Create, manage and drive the distribution plan in the regions
• Liaise with Regional Managers and staff
• Liaise with Orange Money HQ team to solve operational issues
• Drive roadshows and marketing activities in region to promote Orange Money activities
• Sell Orange Money corporate solution to Business Customers
• Drive achievement of Orange Money regional targets set.

Education Background & Experience:

• Bachelors Degree
• 5+ years experience in a sales role
• FMCG is an added advantage

Professional Knowledge:

• Computer literate

Professional Skills:

• Proven management and motivation skills
• Proven planning, sales & distribution management skills
• Good negotiation skills
• Proven record of sales & revenue targets being hit
• Led teams of minimum of 5 people

Work Conditions

• Field Work ( out of the office for business purpose): YES (30-50%)
• Professional tools used: car/mileage, handset
• Shifts work: NO
• Night shifts: NO
• Work during the week-end : YES
• Work “On-Call”: NO

The timeline for application is 28th June, 2011.

If you do not hear from Human Resources by 5th July, 2011, consider your application unsuccessful.

Only applications made through the corporate website (www.orange-tkl.co.ke) will be considered.

Applicants must upload a copy of his / her CV to be considered.

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