Operation Manager Job in Tanzania Ksh 250,000

Operation Manager - Job Description

Monthly Net Salary Ksh 250,000 P/Month.

A Tanzanian Based, innovative design and Production Company focused on delivering affordable small-scale bio-gas and bio-sanitation systems to customers in (sub) tropical regions is looking forward to hiring an operations manager.

Roles and Responsibilities

Financial Responsibility

·       Handling activities related to managing and reporting on activities having financial impact.

·       Judicial cost management to achieve business plan.

Customer Service

·       Ensuring that expectations and requirements of internal external customers are met.

·       Ensuring installation is achieved within agreed service level ( Lead time, Maintenance and response time)

·       Ensuring that product quality meets the agreed standards.

·       Ensuring that all end – consumer site registration details are recorded and uploaded to central database.

Business Process

·       Responsibilities related to managing and improving functional areas and processes

Procurement

·       To ensure Competitive & timely local procurement of materials for product installation

Production

·       Ensure production & assembly operations are managed using continuous improvement processes based on 20 Keys

Logistics

·       To be at the focal point for handling the inbound transactions.

·       Hands on approach to ensuring that product availability meets sales targets.

Installation

·       Ensure proper execution of timely installation using the “Sales to Installation” planning interface process and customer verification. In the sales to installation

Human & Information resource

·       Responsibilities related to managing & developing people, and improving their productivity through information empowerment

Recruitment

·       Develop a sufficient pool of internal and/or external field technicians to carry out installation demand on a timely basis

Team Development

·       Develop a sufficient pool of internal and/or external field technicians to carry out installation demand on a timely basis

Analytics and decision

·       Maintain a log of improvement areas for installation, logistics and production and report solutions based on root cause analysis.

Qualifications

·       Bachelor’s degree in any technical or engineering field.

Experience

·       Hands-on management in a manufacturing or construction site (R), Warehouse, or Depot In a comparable developing country

·       Installation of any of the following: - plumbing; - electrical; - gas

·       Project management.

·       Supply chain Management

·       Procurement management Skills

·       Hands on project management and execution

·       Root cause analysis, Team building, Technical aptitude, strong follow up, street smart, patient with teaching people, task and result oriented person

·       Swahili speaker.

The net salary will be K'sh 250,000 Month plus housing, medical & vehicle.

Job Location is based in Dar

If you are up to the challenge, posses the necessary qualification and experience, please send your CV only indicating why you are the most suitable candidate for the role clearly quoting the job title on the email subject to jobs@staff-kenya.com

Please indicate current or last salary.

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Suite 3, 13th Floor, Development house, Moi Avenue, Nairobi.
Via email to: jobs@staff-kenya.com

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Resource Mobilization Job – Plan Intl (USD 50-65K)

Work Area: Eastern and Southern Africa

Location: Nairobi with up to 40% travel within and outside the region

Reports To: Deputy Regional Director for Programmes

Salary: US$50,000 to 65,000 depending on experience.

This is an accompanied position for 5 years and a full relocation and benefits package will be available.

Purpose

Plan is one of the oldest and largest children's development organisations in the world. We work in 48 developing countries across Africa, Asia and the Americas to promote child rights and lift millions of children out of poverty.

Plan's vision is of a world in which all children realise their full potential in societies that respect people's rights and dignity, our aim is to achieve lasting improvements in the quality of life of deprived children in developing countries.

Plan is independent, with no religious, political or governmental affiliations. The purpose of this role is to acquire, coordinate and monitor regional and multi-country grant funding in the region of Eastern and Southern Africa and maintain an overview of regional grant funding, resources and issues.

The incumbent will also analyse and inform about the grant funded projects in the region and support countries to identify and capture new grant funded opportunities.

Responsibilities

·       Develop a pipeline of grant opportunities for regional grants.

·       Monitor and support the countries to develop their own pipelines

·       Enhance strategic/constructive collaboration with NO’s, regional institutional donors and organisations at regional and country level, both on local and international based fundraising

·       Strengthen capacities in grants-related and resource mobilisation areas at regional and country level

·       Promote continuous learning in the field of RM and feed this into the organisation

·       Maintain an up-to-date record of the requirements of current potential regional donors and be proactive in the look out for opportunities for regional donations / resource mobilisation

·       Updated productive contacts and relations across Plan’s grants related constituencies: GIN, RMN, NO’s, IH, etc.

·       Ensure grants are within the regional and country programme strategies, and country and regional annual targets are established for grant acquisition

·       Monitoring of grants portfolios targets and implementation

·       Support capacity building of Grants related and resource mobilisation issues at RO/CO level

·       Building relationships with NO grants departments

·       Build partnerships with external actors – (I)NGOs, institutional donors, other (sub) regional organisations and corporates

·       Coordinating external inputs into the development of regional grants

·       Develop and lead the implementation of a resource mobilisation strategy for the region

·       Represent the Region in both internal/external resource mobilisation activities

·       Define and achieve regional fundraising targets

·       Facilitate stronger NO / CO cooperation in grant acquisition and management

Knowledge & Experience

·       Preferably the holder of a degree in a relevant area

·       Experience in grants management, fundraising, alliances and partnerships

·       Demonstrable experience in fundraising for NGOs, preferably in developing countries.

·       A proven track record of fundraising from major bi-lateral or multi-lateral organisations

·       Capacity to plan, prioritise and execute autonomously with a strategic approach

·       Ability for team work.

·       Capacity to adapt to different audiences and structures

·       Negotiation and influencing skills

·       Excellent written and oral communication, representation and influencing skills

Language

·       Fluent in English and high standards in French or Portuguese would be advantageous

References and background checks will be carried out in conformity with Plan’s Child Protection Policy.

Plan operates an equal opportunity policy which recognises the value of a diverse workforce.

To apply, please send your CV and a covering letter quoting Reference RE011 to recadmin@plan-international.org

Closing date: 31 Jul 2011

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Resource Mobilization Job – Plan Intl (USD 50-65K)

Work Area: Eastern and Southern Africa

Location: Nairobi with up to 40% travel within and outside the region

Reports To: Deputy Regional Director for Programmes

Salary: US$50,000 to 65,000 depending on experience.

This is an accompanied position for 5 years and a full relocation and benefits package will be available.

Purpose

Plan is one of the oldest and largest children's development organisations in the world. We work in 48 developing countries across Africa, Asia and the Americas to promote child rights and lift millions of children out of poverty.

Plan's vision is of a world in which all children realise their full potential in societies that respect people's rights and dignity, our aim is to achieve lasting improvements in the quality of life of deprived children in developing countries.

Plan is independent, with no religious, political or governmental affiliations. The purpose of this role is to acquire, coordinate and monitor regional and multi-country grant funding in the region of Eastern and Southern Africa and maintain an overview of regional grant funding, resources and issues.

The incumbent will also analyse and inform about the grant funded projects in the region and support countries to identify and capture new grant funded opportunities.

Responsibilities

·       Develop a pipeline of grant opportunities for regional grants.

·       Monitor and support the countries to develop their own pipelines

·       Enhance strategic/constructive collaboration with NO’s, regional institutional donors and organisations at regional and country level, both on local and international based fundraising

·       Strengthen capacities in grants-related and resource mobilisation areas at regional and country level

·       Promote continuous learning in the field of RM and feed this into the organisation

·       Maintain an up-to-date record of the requirements of current potential regional donors and be proactive in the look out for opportunities for regional donations / resource mobilisation

·       Updated productive contacts and relations across Plan’s grants related constituencies: GIN, RMN, NO’s, IH, etc.

·       Ensure grants are within the regional and country programme strategies, and country and regional annual targets are established for grant acquisition

·       Monitoring of grants portfolios targets and implementation

·       Support capacity building of Grants related and resource mobilisation issues at RO/CO level

·       Building relationships with NO grants departments

·       Build partnerships with external actors – (I)NGOs, institutional donors, other (sub) regional organisations and corporates

·       Coordinating external inputs into the development of regional grants

·       Develop and lead the implementation of a resource mobilisation strategy for the region

·       Represent the Region in both internal/external resource mobilisation activities

·       Define and achieve regional fundraising targets

·       Facilitate stronger NO / CO cooperation in grant acquisition and management

Knowledge & Experience

·       Preferably the holder of a degree in a relevant area

·       Experience in grants management, fundraising, alliances and partnerships

·       Demonstrable experience in fundraising for NGOs, preferably in developing countries.

·       A proven track record of fundraising from major bi-lateral or multi-lateral organisations

·       Capacity to plan, prioritise and execute autonomously with a strategic approach

·       Ability for team work.

·       Capacity to adapt to different audiences and structures

·       Negotiation and influencing skills

·       Excellent written and oral communication, representation and influencing skills

Language

·       Fluent in English and high standards in French or Portuguese would be advantageous

References and background checks will be carried out in conformity with Plan’s Child Protection Policy.

Plan operates an equal opportunity policy which recognises the value of a diverse workforce.

To apply, please send your CV and a covering letter quoting Reference RE011 to recadmin@plan-international.org

Closing date: 31 Jul 2011

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African Palliative Care Association Programmes Manager Job Vacancy in Uganda

APCA is a pan-African organisation located in the capital of Uganda, Kampala.

The organisation exists to ensure that palliative care is underpinned by evidence, widely understood and integrated into all health systems to reduce pain and suffering associated with life-limiting illnesses across Africa.

APCA works through a network of national, regional and international partnerships and we are currently seeking a self- directed and highly motivated individual to join our core staff as a Programmes Manager.

The Programmes Manager has a unique role in ensuring that APCA’s vision of ensuring access to palliative care for all in need across Africa is realised in practice.

He or she is responsible for coordinating all of APCA’s programmes, which aim to increase an understanding of palliative care across Africa as well as strengthening health systems by integrating this form of care.

Main areas of responsibility

The Programmes Manager will support the Programmes Director in overseeing all APCA programmes and will ensure that APCA has compliances with all donor requirements.

This will involve coordinating and guiding the programme development, planning and implementation process, based on funded and unfunded work with guidance from APCA’s strategic plan.

The Manager will liaise with the Programmes Director to ensure that relevant technical input is provided to partners for programme development, planning and implementation and will provide supervision and programme management related mentorship to programmes officers.

Education and Aptitude:

The person is expected to hold a degree in Social Sciences, Development studies or any other disciplines relevant to Programme Planning, Management and Development from a recognised Institution of Higher Learning.

Job related experience and knowledge:

5 years experience in Programmes development, project planning and management with proven experience of working in Africa and a track record of effective management of PEPFAR funded programmes in a reputable organisation.

Salary

APCA will offer a competitive salary commensurate with skills and experience.

How to apply

Please send your full CV, covering letter, and names of two referees to Jobs@africanpalliativecare.org addressed to:

Executive Director
African Palliative Care Association
P.O Box 72518, Kampala

Closing date for the receipt of applications is Friday, 20th May 2011.

Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

For more information about APCA and to receive a full Job description, please contact us through npalliativecare.org or visit our website at www.africanpalliativecare.org

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