PSI Monitoring and Evaluation Senior Manager Job in Kenya

Summary: Population Services International (PSI) is a leading global health organization with programs targeting malaria, child survival, HIV and reproductive health. 

Working in partnership with the public and private sectors, PSI provides life-saving products, clinical services and behavior change communications that empower the world's most vulnerable populations to lead healthier lives.

Vacancy: Senior Manager, Monitoring and Evaluation
 

Job Purpose
 

The Senior Manager, Monitoring and Evaluation, will provide M&E technical guidance and management to enhance the existing Management Information System (MIS) for the PSI/Kenya office.  

You will also provide field support in all monitoring and evaluation activities, including development of M&E data collection tools, data analysis, synthesis of data from varied sources, writing and editing of project reports, and training of all relevant PSI/ Kenya staff. 

Reporting to the Director, Research and Metrics you will;

• Implement and enhance the organization-wide M&E framework and plan with particular focus on collecting, analyzing and managing data related to process, input and output indicators to report to donors and other stakeholders;
• Develop and actively manage donor logframes and performance monitoring plans, including working closely with external evaluators during donor assessments and evaluation
• Work with HQ, regional offices and program staff to ensure that adequate and auditable MIS systems and quality controls are in place that meet donor requirements and program needs;
• Oversee  and manage the transition of the current database solution to a more robust relational web based database system (DHIS2) ;
• Enhance and build in spatial data into the MIS system to collect data that can be used for programmatic decision making;
• Actively represent PSI/Kenya in national M&E stakeholders meetings
• Manage the staff, activities, and budget of the Monitoring and Evaluation unit of the Research and Metrics Department and PSI/Kenya;
• Build the capacity of Regional M&E Officers to analyze & disseminate regional data and conduct data quality audits, and that of program staff to conceptualize, collect, use and disseminate MIS data
• Provide technical assistance in producing quarterly reports of program outputs and accomplishments

Qualifications and Experience

• Master’s degree in Public Health, or equivalent
• Certification in SPSS and/or STATA, MS Access and Arc GIS
• 8+ years’ experience in monitoring and evaluation, 3 of which must be at managerial level
• Proven experience in  management and use of routine  program data
• Experience in database development and management
• Proven skills in leadership, Strategic planning, analytical ability, planning and organization;
• Report writing and presentation skills

How to apply: 
 

Send your application including a covering letter that demonstrates why you are the best candidate for this position, a detailed CV highlighting relevant experience, details of current and expected salary, a daytime phone contact, email and Skype address, and the names of three professional referees by Close of Business Friday 4th October 2013

Adept Systems
Management Consultants
P O Box 6416, Nairobi, GPO 00100
Email: recruit@adeptsystems.co.ke  

Only short listed candidates will be contacted.

Please note that we do not charge fees for receiving or processing job applications.

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Adept Systems Personality Profiling Services

Personality Profiling

You are an amiable person; you make friends easily and always stand by your friends when they get into trouble.

And as a true friend, you always tell it like it is, giving candid feedback, so that the people you care for may fix their weakness and improve their own chances of success. 

This is why you find the feedback you received during the last 360 degree feedback session so painful. 

You of all people were branded ‘uncaring, unsupportive and worst of all, a poor team worker’.

And as if to rub salt in an open wound, they rated that forked tongue John ‘the person they most enjoy working with!’

Now John has been ear-marked for a management development course ahead of you. 

Yet all that guy does is sugar coat his feedback.

Want to find out if this feedback bears a grain of truth?

@ Adept Systems we have the tools to help you understand yourself and the impact that you have on others better, and improve your rating at the next feedback session. 

Call us on 3744430 or 0723 028383. 

Alternatively, email us on getthatjob@adeptsystems.co.ke

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Procurement Assistant Job in Nairobi Kenya (Urgent)

Job Title: Procurement Assistant 

Location: Head office - Nairobi

Reports to: Procurement Manager            

Direct Subordinates (Job Titles): None

Working Relationships    

Internal: Internal Users, Management Accounts, , Internal Audit

External: Suppliers    

Main Purpose of Job: To efficiently and cost-effectively facilitate consolidation of group requirements, sourcing, supplier management and development in a manner that ensures the company obtains best overall value for all purchases of goods and services.

Job Functions    

• Timely conversion of all material requests in to purchase orders;
• Identification and development of suitable long-term sources for uniform, fuel and Capital expenditure. 
• Anticipation of user requirements through formal meetings and frequent interactions with users across the group;
• In, liaison with users; manage planning, sourcing and stocking of uniform in a manner that delivers high service levels while eliminating possibility of obsolescence;
• In liaison service lines, manage and implement approved Capex budget and periodically update management on Capex status;
• Manage the interface between the company and suppliers in an ethical and transparent manner that eliminates any possibility of negative exposure;
• Interface with the planning function to provide supplier market information (e.g. lead-times, optimum order quantities) to the planning process;
• Application of supplier market research to determine trends and developments that may affect products, services, specifications and prices and feedback to the planning and budgeting loop;
• Optimize purchase commitments to ensure group requirements are met with minimum financial obligations;
• Align the buying function with the group’s overall strategic goals particularly in relation to cash commitments and working capital requirements
• Leverage purchase volumes to generate revenue through reciprocal relationships;
• Keep and maintain records for all the activities and provide timely reports periodically as required.
• Undertake any other duties as allocated by the Procurement Manager.

Key Accountabilities

• Length of internal and external lead-times;
• Quality of goods and services delivered to the group;
• Ability to continuously anticipate, plan and satisfy user requirements in an objective manner;
• Lead-time for generation of import documentation;
• Lead-time for clearing and forwarding;
• Total logistical costs;
• Volume of reciprocal business generated through purchase category;
• Accurate and real-time data entry in SAP;
• Level of accuracy between material requests, purchase order details and supplier delivery notes;
• Clear audit trail between purchase requests, request for quotations, purchase orders and material requests for uniform stores and Capex.

Authority and Control: As per Established Authority Levels    

Financial Dimensions: As per Established Authority Levels

Job Holder Specifications

Formal Education

• Degree in Purchasing & Supplies Management or related field
• Diploma in Purchasing & Supplies;

Technical Education: Proficiency in MS Word Office Packages.

Experience: Three years in a similar position 

Personal Specifications

• Unquestionable integrity and confidentiality;
• Good interpersonal and communication skills;
• Have a pleasant personality
• Self driven individual able to meet deadlines with minimal supervision

The CV and certificates should be sent to talent2013search@gmail.com

Deadline: 27th September 2013

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Financial Accountant Job in Kenya

Position: Financial Accountant
 

Company Profile: Our Client is in the Transport and logistics Industry
 

Main Purpose of the Job
 

The Financial Accountant will perform a variety of general accounting tasks within the accounting department.
 

Main Responsibilities

• Verifying the accuracy of invoices and other accounting documents or records.
• Processing invoices.
• Implementing and setting up accounting systems and processes and internal controls.
• Update and maintain accounting journals, ledgers and other records detailing financial business transactions (e.g., disbursements, expense vouchers, receipts, accounts payable).
• Enters data into computer system using defined computer programs
• Compile data and prepare a variety of reports.
• Reconciles records with internal company employees and management, or external vendors or customers.
• Recommends actions to resolve discrepancies.
• Generating profit and loss reports and trial balance and balance sheet reports
• Good exposure to all statutory reporting requirements such as IFRS, Kenyan Companies Act, VAT, and Employment related compliances such as NHIF, NSSF etc.

KPIs/ Performance Measurement

• Managing the production of timely reports
• Setting up efficient systems and processes
• Processing accounting data
• Ensure accuracy in maintaining and entering financial data/ records

Required Qualifications

• Bachelors Degree in any business field.
• Up to date knowledge of current financial and accounting computer applications
• CPA (K) designation preferred or equivalent international qualifications
• A minimum of 3years experience in accounting in a senior position
• Working knowledge of QuickBooks and Tally preferred.

How to apply
 

To apply for this position send your CV to mycv@myjobseye.com quoting the position in the subject line and preferred location. 

Kindly also mention your current/ last salary and benefits. 

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted

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Web Developer Job Vacancy (KShs 15K)

About Us: My Expert Desk Services is one of the leading business processes outsourcing firm in Kenya with its head office in Kisumu. We are outsourcing information technology, accounting and internet marketing services. We serve clients from USA, Canada, Australia, UK, Kenya and other places.

Vacancy: Web Developer 

Nature of the Job
 

We are looking for someone who is well versed with the latest programming and scripting languages and frameworks used by developers. 

The key skills we are looking for including proficiency in PHP, CSS3,HTML5, JAVA,JAVA SCRIPT, Twitter Bootstrap and at least two PHP frameworks like Yii, Zend, Codeigniter and the rest.

In addition, this person should be skilled, knowledgeable and experienced in CMS especially WORDPRESS.

Remuneration: We are offering a starting remuneration of at least KShs.15, 000 depending on skills, competency and experience.

Qualification: A relevant university degree from a recognized university OR a diploma in information technology plus at least one year of ACTIVE and RELEVANT experience.

Work Station: The chosen candidate will report and work from our Kisumu office just like other workers.

How to Apply
 

Send your CV and application letter to jobs@myexpertdesk.com or info@myexpertdesk.com not later than 27th September 2013.

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Marketing Executive Vacancy Announcement

We are looking for a Marketing Executive for one of its clients a logistics company that specializes in Clearing and Forwarding, Transport Solution, Lifting Services, Rig Mobilization and Construction.

The Marketing Executive will be specifically responsible for the following:
Develop new market for the company’s new and current products;

Conduct market research to analyze consumer insight, current market conditions and competitor information;

Develop marketing and sales plans, strategies and budgets;

Manage and implement all the marketing, advertising and promotional activities;

Identify, qualify and secure business opportunity by cultivating and maintaining mutually benefitual business relationship with current and potential clients;

Actively research potential clients and pursue new business relationships;

Monitor and analyze all marketing and sales activities and results oriented towards achieving the company’s goals and mission;

Design, develop and implement new products & services.

The successful candidate should have the following qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in the relevant field;
• Minimum of two (2) to three (3)years working experience in Marketing in Logistics  sector;
• Excellent communication and presentation skills;
• Should be flexible, creative, open-minded and honest;
• Sales knowledge and experience would be added advantage

Only those with experience in logistics sector will be considered and responded to careersinafrika@gmail.com by end of day Saturday

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Marketing Executive Vacancy Announcement

We are looking for a Marketing Executive for one of its clients a logistics company that specializes in Clearing and Forwarding, Transport Solution, Lifting Services, Rig Mobilization and Construction.

The Marketing Executive will be specifically responsible for the following:
Develop new market for the company’s new and current products;

Conduct market research to analyze consumer insight, current market conditions and competitor information;

Develop marketing and sales plans, strategies and budgets;

Manage and implement all the marketing, advertising and promotional activities;

Identify, qualify and secure business opportunity by cultivating and maintaining mutually benefitual business relationship with current and potential clients;

Actively research potential clients and pursue new business relationships;

Monitor and analyze all marketing and sales activities and results oriented towards achieving the company’s goals and mission;

Design, develop and implement new products & services.

The successful candidate should have the following qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in the relevant field;
• Minimum of two (2) to three (3)years working experience in Marketing in Logistics  sector;
• Excellent communication and presentation skills;
• Should be flexible, creative, open-minded and honest;
• Sales knowledge and experience would be added advantage

Only those with experience in logistics sector will be considered and responded to careersinafrika@gmail.com by end of day Saturday

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Riders and Drivers Jobs in Nairobi Kenya

We are looking for Riders and Drivers.

Must be well versed with Nairobi

Must have a riding / Driving license of not less than 3 years practical experience.

Those with security training have a definite advantage.

All applications to careersinafrika@gmail.com

This is immediate and urgent

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Web Content Copy Writer Job in Nairobi Kenya

Web Content Copy Writer
 

We are a Nairobi based BPO.  We do Website Design, Ecommerce, and Internet Marketing / SEO for clients across the USA and Canada.

We are recruiting copy writers to join our SEO department in Nairobi. 

The position requires graduates with a degree or diploma in journalism, mass communication, literature or related field. 

Those without qualifications in writing but have experience and are passionate about writing can also apply. 

The candidates must have a minimum of one year experience in researching, generation and editing of creative content for online publication or print (you will be required to prove this).

In addition, the applicants must have impeccable written and spoken English, and demonstrate love for the internet. 

We are looking for someone who has flair with words, fluency with the language, ability to persuade, and a vivid imagination. 

The successful candidate will be charged with coming up with the words and verbal content that will be used alongside visual elements. He/she will also research, generate and edit content for our clients’ websites. 
 

The content generated is targeted at the international clientele therefore if the candidate has experience in writing for the global audience and Search Engine Optimization, it will be an added advantage.
 

Send resume to:  hrkenya.seo@webpartnergroup.com
 

Duration:  Permanent
 

Salary: Negotiable

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Sales Manager Job in Kenya

Sales Manager

Reporting to: Marketing Director

Job Purpose: Sells products by implementing sales plans, Marketing Plans, Market monitoring tracking and evaluation and supervising sales staff.

Sales Manager Job Duties:

• Determines annual unit and gross-profit plans by implementing marketing strategies; analyzing trends and results.
• Understanding of the Steel and Construction materials industry.
• Establishes sales objectives by forecasting and developing annual sales quotas for regions and territories; projecting expected sales volume and profit for existing and new products.
• Implements national sales programs by developing field sales action plans.
• Maintains sales volume, product mix, and selling price by keeping current with supply and demand, changing trends, economic indicators, and competitors.
• Establishes and adjusts selling prices by monitoring costs, competition, and supply and demand.
• Completes national sales operational requirements by scheduling and assigning employees; following up on work results.
• Maintains national sales staff by recruiting, selecting, orienting, and training employees.
• Maintains national sales staff job results by counseling and disciplining employees; planning, monitoring, and appraising job results.
• Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications; establishing personal networks; participating in professional societies.
• Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.

Skills/Qualifications:

• Meeting Sales Goals, Negotiation,
• Selling to Customer Needs,
• Motivation for Sales, Sales Planning,
• Building Relationships, Coaching,
• Managing Processes, Market Knowledge
• Developing Budgets, Staffing

Education / Experience

• High Diploma/Degree in Marketing or related Business Sturdy.
• 3 years experience in the Steel and Constructions materials industry preferred.
• Basic computer skills required.
• Ability to communicate effectively with customers, visitors and other employees.

Applications should be sent to cvs@careerdirections.co.ke by 25th September 2013

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Field Service Technician Job in Kenya

Field Service Technician

Purpose
 

This position primarily works at rig and well locations, and is responsible for:

• Ensuring that the job goes as planned i.e. Installing, testing, troubleshooting, and repairing of wellheads as per equipment specifications.
• Reading and interpreting blueprints and drawings.
• Seeking advice from sales, production, engineering on products and installation issues to include process, spares parts, fit and function.
• Communicating problems and issues with the job site managers.
• Preparing service tickets timely as per guidelines.
• Responsible for the safety of self and others including reporting of all work related injuries, near misses, equipment damage and unsafe acts as soon as practicable to supervisor or senior technician.
• Advising customers on repair and replacement options and costs of standard products.
• Liaising between company sales, production, and engineering personnel & customers on product and product installation, issues including, but not limited to, job procedures, spare parts, and fit and function.

Education / Experience

• High Diploma/Degree in Engineering Sciences or related or GED required.
• Basic computer skills required.
• 2+ years related experience preferred.
• Previous experience with Oil & Gas industry working with wellhead valves, chokes and other components preferred.
• Experience in construction, HVAC, plumbing, electrician, mechanic, automotive mechanics or other skilled trade a plus.
• Ability to communicate effectively with customers, visitors and other employees.

Additional Skills/Abilities

• Strong mechanical aptitude/experience
• Excellent communication skills (English language is mandatory)
• Ability to take apart and put together equipment according to detailed specifications required
• Ability to trouble-shoot routine installation and operation problems for above listed products
• Current and valid Driver’s License
• Ability to lift 50lbs on a regular basis
• Ability to work underground or in deep holes
• Ability to travel to various remote locations
• Ability to work extended / irregular working hours
• Ability to tolerate exposure to Kenyan weather conditions

Applications should be sent to cvs@careerdirections.co.ke by 25th September 2013

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Electricals Sales Manager Job in Kenya

Electricals - Sales Manager

Reporting to: Marketing Director:

Job Purpose: 
 

Sells of Electrical products by implementing sales plans, Marketing Plans, Market monitoring tracking and evaluation and supervising sales staff.

Sales Manager Job Duties:

• Determines annual unit and gross-profit plans by implementing marketing strategies; analyzing trends and results.
• Understanding of the Electricals and Power Energy industry.
• Establishes sales objectives by forecasting and developing annual sales quotas for regions and territories; projecting expected sales volume and profit for existing and new products.
• Implements national sales programs by developing field sales action plans.
• Maintains sales volume, product mix, and selling price by keeping current with supply and demand, changing trends, economic indicators, and competitors.
• Establishes and adjusts selling prices by monitoring costs, competition, and supply and demand.
• Completes national sales operational requirements by scheduling and assigning employees; following up on work results.
• Maintains national sales staff by recruiting, selecting, orienting, and training employees.
• Maintains national sales staff job results by counseling and disciplining employees; planning, monitoring, and appraising job results.
• Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications; establishing personal networks; participating in professional societies.
• Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.

Skills / Qualifications:

• Meeting Sales Goals, Negotiation,
• Selling to Customer Needs,
• Motivation for Sales, Sales Planning,
• Building Relationships, Coaching,
• Managing Processes, Market Knowledge
• Developing Budgets, Staffing

Education / Experience

• High Diploma/Degree in Electrical Engineering or related Business/ Technical Sturdy.
• 3 years experience in the Electricals and Power Energy industry preferred.
• Basic computer skills required.
• Ability to communicate effectively with customers, visitors and other employees.

Applications should be sent to cvs@careerdirections.co.ke by 30th September 2013

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Head Cooks / Cooks Jobs in Kenya

Our client operates a line of restaurants and is looking to recruitHead Cooks / Cooks  

Are you committed to high standards? 

Are you passionate about what you do? 

Our client has opportunities for you. 

What will it take for you to be up to the task?

• A high level of organization and ability to work well under pressure
• Must have high standards of hygiene and cleanliness
• Should have a pleasant personality, flexible, be a self starter with good customer care skills

Education & Experience

• Food Production certification from a reputable institution 
• 5 years of experience at the level of a cook in a mid-range hotel.

Interested candidates should submit their application, detailed CV and copies of certificates on or before 27th September 2013 to willemgons@gmail.com clearly indicating the position on the email subject. 

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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Direct Sales Executives Jobs in Kenya (Diploma, Certificate or Form Four with C+)

We are currently looking for Direct Sales Executives for various Service Related Businesses.

The Companies are all Start Ups.

Summary

To generate revenues by promoting the features, benefits and value of the services.

The Sales will be through direct (door-to-door) solicitation, tele-Sales, online sales and follow up on the current client base.

Essential Functions

• Sells  services through door-to-door solicitation using in-depth knowledge of Company Services using proposals or other materials that will be provided. Acts as public representative for the Company, ensuring that the customer understands contract terms and conditions and payment procedures.
• Maintains a professional sales posture at all times and actively seeks out sales opportunities.
• Follows up on current database records and makes corrections, additions and deletions as verified
• Prepares daily activity report from prior day's activities.
• Performs miscellaneous duties as assigned by Sales Supervisor including customer account research, special reports and projects.
• Reports for work on time and maintains a satisfactory attendance record.

Requirements

• Work experience: Minimum of one (0-1) year experience in direct field sales
• Diploma or Certificate in Sales and Marketing OR a Form Four Leaver with a C+
• Great communication skills,Proactive,Positive and Willing to Learn

Salary KShs 10,000 - 20,000 ( Depending on experience) + 10% commissions + Transport and Airtime Allowance

If you are interested in this role please send your CV to jobs@alternatedoors.co.ke

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Senior Travel Consultant Job in Kenya

Our client is a Tours and Travel Company.Currently recruiting aTravel Consultant.

Job Role

Senior Travel Consultant with at least 5 years experience in the Travel industry.

Summary

The senior travel consultant will specializes in planning, conducting and offering trips to established and potential clients, work with specific clients or on special projects like group trips and travel adventures.

Requirements

• Senior travel consultancy experience in an established IATA certified travelagency
• Experience in using Galilieo sytstem
• At least 5 years experience as an active travel consultant
• Have strong domestic travel knowledge and at the very least a basic knowledge of foreign travel( Good sense of Geography)
• Flexibility to travel
• Excellent presentation and communication skills and an excellent telephone manner
• Will also need be sales driven, hard working and able to work under pressure
• A certified and recognised tours and travel Certificate/Diploma/Degree

Job Description

• Plan and Manage trips plus special projects
• Arrange for airline ticketing, hotel accommodations and car rentals for the clients
• Stay on top of travel arrangements and do follow-up on confirmations and reservations

If you feel you are qualified for this position. 

Please send your resume to jobs@alternatedoors.co.ke.

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Giraffe Ark Lodge Jobs in in Kieni, Nyeri County, Kenya (Re-Advertisement) - Anchor Group of Companies

Exciting Career Opportunities @ Anchor Group of Companies- Re-Advertisement

Our Client, Anchor Group of Companies is a leading integrated services Company headquartered in Nyeri Town, Nyeri County and with operations in many parts of the country. 

The group comprises several companies which include GM Kariuki hardware Ltd, Anchor flour Millers Ltd, Anchor feeds Ltd, Giraffe Ark Lodge and New Age Developers and construction Company Ltd (NADCC). 

As part of its continuing expansion, the company seeks to recruit   qualified, experienced, energetic, enthusiastic, self-driven, and honest and trust worthy professionals to join its dynamic team.

Giraffe Ark Lodge
 

Giraffe Ark Lodge is a serene sanctuary that graces the famous plains of Kieni in Nyeri County and is strategically placed between the majestic Aberdare Ranges to the south and the imposing snowcapped Mt.Kenya to the North.

The Lodge is a travellers’ haven located just three hours’ drive or a 15 minute flight from Nairobi.

Giraffe ark is a rich fusion of Pan African, Western, Oriental, and Arabian themes with a homely atmosphere.
 

The lodge seeks to fill vacant positions existing within its ranks.
 

The Positions Include;

1. Assistant Lodge Manager
2. Sous Chef
3. Restaurant Manager
4. Food and Beverage Manager
5. Assistant Food and Beverage Manager
6. Head Waiter
7. Assistant Head Waiter
8. Waiters
9. House Keeping Manager
10. Room Attendants
11. Front Office Manager   
12. Assistant Front Office Manager
13. Receptionist
14. Tour Guide cum driver
15. Human Resource Officer
16. Accountant
17. Store keeper
18. Procurement Officer
19. Sales and Reservation executives

Person Specifications    

Do you have?

• The minimum Technical and academic qualifications/requirements for your area of specialization;
• Hands on experience of 2 to 5 years in the hospitality sector;
• Experience in a high-end Lodge is an added advantage;
• Friendly, hospitable, enthusiastic and pleasant personality;
• Well organized, self-driven and responsible person;
• Honest , hardworking and a go getter team player;
• Proficiency in at least 2 foreign language for the reservations executives and tour guides and PSV Drivers licence with defensive driving experience for the tour guide position;
• High ethical standards and a first rate customer centered attitude for all positions;
• Ability to work long hours and on shift basis.

If you meet the said requirements and are passionate enough to be part of a dynamic, fired up team working in a world class setting, send your application in confidence by email attaching your detailed CV with at least two (2) reliable referees to questesq@yahoo.com    
 

NB: Clearly state the position you are applying for in the subject line of the email and indicate your current and expected salary level.
 

Deadline for applications is Tuesday 24th  September 2013. 

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interview.                                
 

Anchor Group of Companies is an equal opportunity employer.

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UN Women Photography and Videography Consultancy Opportunity

Terms of Reference
 

UN Women Regional Office for Eastern and Southern Africa
 

Title: National Consultant: Photography and Videography Production
 

Purpose: To document the Fund for Gender Equality Africa Grantee Convening (Nairobi, 7-11 October) as well as the UN Women Fund for Gender Equality Public Event “Achieving Results, Expressing Impact” and complete video documentary
 

Location: Nairobi, Kenya
 

Contract Duration: 7 - 25 October 2013
 

Contract Supervision
 

Programme Monitoring and Reporting Specialist, Fund For Gender Equality UN Women Regional Office for Africa
 

Knowledge Management & Information Systems Specialist, Fund for Gender Equality/UN Women, New York, USA
 

Regional Communications and Outreach Officer, UN Women Regional Office for Eastern and Southern Africa
 

Application Deadline: 27th September 2013
 

I. Background
 

The UN Women Fund for Gender Equality (FGE) in collaboration with the UN Women Regional Office for Southern and Eastern Africa are organizing a capacity building workshop for Grantees from Africa. 

The meeting will be held in Red Court Hotel, Nairobi, Kenya, 7-11 October 2013. 

A Public Event “Achieving Results, Expressing Impact” will also be organized in Red Court Hotel, Nairobi, Kenya, 7 October 2013 (18:30-20:30). 

Visual documentation of this workshop and public event will capture results for effective communications purposes.

II. Scope of Work and Specific Tasks
 

The consultant will work together with the UNWOMEN Fund for Gender Equality (In New York and in Dakar) and UN Women Regional Office for Eastern and Southern Africa (in Nairobi) to develop a photo bank of images and video on regional Flickr account and the UN Women Digital Assets Management System (DAMS) to represent the event and projects to raise awareness and increase knowledge on UN Women presence at the Regional and in country programme levels.
 

The main activities of the consultancy are suggested to include, but not exclusively, the following:

• Major lined-up key events and meetings as required
• Cataloguing of photos onto UN Women Africa flickr account and other recommended digital databank of UN Women and most preferable onto the DAMS

III. Duration of Assignment and Duty Station
 

The time required for the consultancy is estimated at four full-time working days within the period from 7-25 October 2013.
 

IV. Contract Supervision
 

UN Women has overall management of the work of the consultant. 

The consultant will be in direct contact with the Programme Monitoring and Reporting Specialist, Fund for Gender Equality UN Women Regional Office for Africa and Knowledge Management & Information Systems Specialist, Fund for Gender Equality/UN Women, New York, USA as well as the Regional Communications and Outreach Officer, UN Women Regional Office for Southern and Eastern Africa.
 

V. Final Product and Deliverables

• Catalogued key photos of the Fund for Gender Equality Africa Grantee Convening (7 and 8 October)
• Catalogued key photos of the UN Women Fund for Gender Equality Public Event “Achieving Results, Expressing Impact” (7 October, 6:30pm-8:30pm)
• Record with video the Fund for Gender Equality Africa Convening for two days (7 and 8 October) and realize short interviews of all grantees, focal points, FGE team and Regional Office Director on demand.
• During the sharefair session (8 October 4:00pm -5:00pm) videographer will have to realize 1mn interview per project. The videographer will deliver a final film production of five to seven minutes, with narration in English/French language, presenting all grantee programmes active in Africa.
• Record with videography the UN Women Fund for Gender Equality Public Event “Achieving Results, Expressing Impact” (7 October, 6:30pm-8:30pm) and deliver a final film production of five to seven minutes with narration in English language summarizing the key moments of the public event.

Specific requirements for photo submission

• Color and Black and White
• In electronic form on CD or flash-card
• Format of electronic pictures: JPEG, maximum TIFF, BMP, PNG
• Colors: minimum RGB, maximum CMYK
• Resolution: high (minimum 300 dpi scale up to A1 size) that will be of an internationally acceptable standard
• Pixel dimension: 1600x900 dpi

Specific requirement for videography

• Deliverables meet technical standards of videos:

1. All footage should be shot HD (16:9) 1080i50 or 1080i60
2. For cut piece a SPLIT TRACK AUDIO (natural sound on one track, voice and music, of any, on the other track) should be submitted
3. “L” cuts or transitions should be avoided for edited pieces
4. Compression L H.264 video at 12000kbps (minimum)
5. AAC Audio at 256kpbs

• Script/storyline and storyboard tailored to local and international audiences as approved by UN Women

• An up to seven-minute video documentary on UN Women Under-Secretary-General and Executive Director’s mission in Indonesia and Bangkok with the following detail:

• 1 (one) master copy of the seven minutes video in DVD with appropriate captions
• Raw video footage and interviews in DVD
• two copies of the DVD

IV. Copyrights

• UN Women has non-exclusive world rights in perpetuity
• Before the consultant moves any video on the wire or uploads it to an online Image Database as video documentation essay or video essays, extended documentary or extended footage, she/he should contact UN Women to obtain consent
• UN Women can provide the video documentation to other UN organizations or the media at no cost, as is the practice

VI. Schedule of Payments
 

Payment in full upon final submission and satisfactory deliverables
 

Date: By 25 October 2013
 

Deliverables

• All photos of activities and events catalogues
• Catalogued video production of the required length onto DAMS

VII. Degree of Expertise and Qualifications
 

Applications are sought from suitably qualified women and men at the local work station. 

The time required for the consultancy is estimated at four full-time working days within the period from 7- 25 October 2013
 

The following framework identifies the time required per consultant:
 

Essential

• Bachelor in photography or related-fields
• At least 7 years of professional experience in the area of photography and videography
• Substantial consultancy experience with a record of providing high-quality, creative, images for clients.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

• Capture high resolution images of individuals, families, groups, events at field locations related to the implementation of the UN Women activities and programmes
• Provide at least 15 selected images from each event/assignment
• Caption each photograph with specific details such as geographical location, name of the person (for portraits), activity and any other relevant information, for easy identification and location. Captions should be embedded in the jpeg images and also provided in a separate text document.

How to Apply:
 

Interested applicants are requested to submit documents listed below to UN Women via email consultancies.eharo@unwomen.org and CC: florence.hamimi@unwomen.org

• Updated CV
• Proposed lump sum professional fee

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