Caritas Switzerland WASH Coordinator / Technical Advisor Job in Nairobi Kenya

Caritas Switzerland is a non-governmental aid agency and works worldwide and adheres to international humanitarian principles (NGO code of conduct).

For its programme in Kenya, Caritas Switzerland is seeking a WASH Coordinator / Technical Advisor (100%)
 

Location: Kenya (mainly Nairobi and Marsabit)
 

Contract start: February or soon as possible
 

Duration: 18 months (with possible extension)
 

Responsibilities

On the one hand, the post-holder will manage the WASH Unit in the Nairobi Office (50%). 

On the other hand, the post-holder will provide specific on-site support and accompaniment to one specific Project in Marsabit in North Central Kenya (50%). 

• Management of the WASH Unit, its staff, consultants and other resources; 
• Development, management and institutionalisation of policies, guidelines, materials, tools, knowledge and learning in the field of WASH; 
• Monitoring and evaluation of, and provision of strategic and technical assistance to Caritas’ projects, programmes and partners. 
• As WASH Technical Advisor, 50% of the post-holders’ time will be spent on on-site support and accompaniment of one Drought Recovery Project in Marsabit, North Central Kenya; 
• Identifying new projects and funding opportunities, including the design of new projects and elaboration new projects proposals; and 
• Representation at key WASH meetings in the region and liaison with key donors and partners in the region on WASH issues

Requirements

• Advanced University degree in a relevant field (e.g. public health, water supply, social sciences, environmental sciences or a field relevant to international WASH related development assistance); 
• A professional work experience with a non-governmental organisation, including fieldwork experience preferably in Kenya, Somaliland, South Sudan and/or Ethiopia; 
• Proven track record in leadership, management, planning and strategic processes; 
• Proven track record in working with partners; 
• Extensive experience with training, capacity building, PM&E, etc. 
• Strong analytical capacity 
• Outstanding communication and advisory skills; 
• Excellent written and oral communication skills in English, knowledge of German will be an added advantage; 
• Flexibility, good interpersonal and networking skills, ability to work in multi-cultural environment and sensitivity to cultural values; and
• Knowledge of the Caritas network and the structures and relief and development activities of the Catholic Church is an added advantage

Application
 

Please send your application indicating "WASH-Coordinator“, latest by 15th of February 2013 per email to stellen@caritas.ch or to Caritas Schweiz, Bereich Personal, Löwenstrasse 3, 6002 Luzern
 

Further information
 

Frau Franziska Koller, Dep. 

Head of Department Africa/Latin America,

Tel. +41 (0)41 419 24 84
Website: www.caritas.ch

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Hospitality Sales Executives Jobs in Kenya

Our Client is a luxurious 3- star chain of hotels in Nairobi, Mombasa and Kisumu is looking for Sales Executives who would typically assists the director of sales in ensuring consistent usage of hotel facilities. 

This means not only rooms for lodging, but also for meetings and conferences, conventions, seminars, wedding groups, banquet services and catering services.

Experience

Graduates with one to three years of sales experience are preferred: preferably in hotel sales or other hospitality industries.

Responsibilities

• Relationship-building to potential clients
• Cold calling and other marketing techniques to ensure increase in sales
• Attendance at trade shows
• Following up with current clients and potential clients who have expressed interest
• Assist with administrative duties like creating and distributing sales agreements, event request forms, filing and sending invoices, production of monthly and quarterly sales reports and any variety of general office responsibilities

Skills

• Sales professional must be a strong "people person" with excellent communication skills; 
• a positive, persuasive personality;
• and diligent attention to detail, while ensuring an exemplary experience for all customers. 
• First-class written and presentation abilities are vital, as are competent computer and database skills.

Compensation: Salary + Commissions

Please send your resume to: alternatedoors@gmail.com

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KenCall IT Internship Jobs

Title: KenCall IT Internship

Deadline: 22-02-13

Location: Nairobi, Kenya

Openings: 6

Description

We are currently looking for dedicated, energetic and proactive individuals to join our IT team in an internship position. 

The Help Desk Support Intern will have the responsibility of assisting users on various hardware or software related issues. 

This candidate will also provide IT support to all employees.
 

 Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot, research, and resolve technical problems
• Respond to telephone calls, instant messages, email and personnel requests for technical support
• Document, track, and monitor all problems to ensure a timely resolution
• Support, monitor, test, and troubleshoot hardware and software problems pertaining to LAN
• Recommend and schedule repairs, via vendors or hands on.
• Install and configure workstations based on company needs and requirements
• Provide end users support for all LAN- based applications
• Update all IT related inventory
• Installation, uninstallation of software
• Perform other duties or special projects as requested related to area of responsibility
• Moving and Setting up of IT equipment

Personal Attributes

Must have

• Strong work ethic.
• Excellent organizational skills
• The desire to learn and is not afraid to ask questions
• Ability to maintain confidentiality at all times
• Dependable
• Must be highly motivated and committed to achieving results
• Ability to work under little supervision while meeting deliverables
• Ability to work in a team environment, as well as independently

Personal Requirements

Educational and/or Other Requirements/Qualifications

• Minimum – IT diploma
• Flexibility to work in shifts including weekend and nightshifts whenever needed.
• Use of computer terminals requiring frequent mental and visual attention; and able to lift\carry servers, PCs, and other computer hardware.
• Must be willing to work in a diverse, dynamic environment and want to be part of a fun, super-skilled team.

How to apply

Click here to apply online

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Saide Partner Development Director and Children’s Literature Digital Publisher Jobs in Braamfontein, Johannesburg, South Africa

Passionate about children’s early literacy?

Interested in joining the African Storybook Project’s founding team?
Saide’s recently established, innovative African Storybook Project aims to support early literacy development through creating and stimulating the use of a website and digital library of openly licensed local language stories for the first few years of reading.
 

Founded in 1992 as an educational Trust, Saide strives to increase access to quality cost-effective education through  the use of open learning approaches, quality distance education strategies, and appropriate technology in South Africa and the African region.
 

Saide seeks to appoint two dynamic professionals from 2013 to 2016 to be based at our offices in Braamfontein, Johannesburg.

Director: Partner Development
 

(full time contract position until December 2016)
 

The incumbent will be responsible for international advocacy, for developing mutually beneficial partnerships with a wide range of children’s literacy organizations in sub-Saharan Africa, and for providing leadership, management and strategic guidance for the effective use of the website and its openly licensed stories in the pilot countries - Kenya, Uganda and South Africa.
 

Requirements:

• Strong advocacy and networking skills, and the ability to communicate the vision, objectives, tools, and lessons of experience of the project to a wide range of audiences;
• Ability to engage critically with the development of the website with the support of specialists in the field;
• Ability to provide strategic leadership;
• Competence in managing people and complex projects;
• Masters degree in a relevant area.

Knowledge of one or more local African languages will be an advantage.
 

The incumbent must be prepared to travel widely in the African region and elsewhere as required.

Children’s Literature Digital Publisher 

(full or major time contract position until December 2016)
 

The key role for this position is to lead and manage the acquisition and digital publication of a critical mass of stories in local languages for early reading.
 

Requirements:

• Passion for and knowledge of African children’s literature for the early years, including emergent literacy;
• Ability to write for children;
• Knowledge and experience of publishing on the web;
• Ability to manage a publishing process, with a good design sense and attention to detail;
• Commitment to professional learning, particularly in alternative publishing models and open licensing;
• Excellent English communication skills, both oral and written.
• Knowledge of one or more African languages;
• At least an Honours level qualification in a relevant area.  

Remuneration will be commensurate with skills and experience.

Applicants are required to submit a written one page motivation, CV and the names and contact details of three work-related referees via email, by 18 February 2013 to: 

Ms. Maureen Madonsela,
e-mail: aspvacancies@saide.org.za 

Tel: (011) 403 2813 

Website: www.saide.org.za
 

More comprehensive project and position descriptions are available on the website. 

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Jacaranda Health Real Estate Manager Job in Kenya

Real Estate Manager 

Background
 

Jacaranda Health is a social venture that aims to set a new standard for maternity care in East Africa. 

We are combining business and clinical innovations to provide affordable maternity and reproductive health services to low-income urban women. 

We launched our first clinics Nairobi last year, and plan to expand within Nairobi and to other locations in the region.

Job Summary
 

Jacaranda recently opened our first maternity hospital on the Eastern Bypass just before Ruiru town; we also operate mobile clinic services providing antenatal care at community sites around northeastern Nairobi. 

We plan further expansion in Nairobi later this year.
 

To support our expansion, we seek an experienced professional to oversee key components of Jacaranda’s growth. 

In particular, as we open new facilities, we need dedicated leadership on the search for new rental properties, negotiation of deals with landlords, and construction/renovation of the premises to achieve our clinical needs. 

This person will work closely with our marketing team to assess the suitability of potential areas for expansion, and with our clinical operations team to develop suitable plans for the facility.

We need someone with strong expertise in real estate negotiations, architecture, and/or construction project management. 

The ideal candidate would have some experience with these issues in a health care setting in particular. 

The successful candidate will also have experience managing staff, strong computer skills, and a self-starting nature.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Develop annual workplans that align with Jacaranda’s expansion goals
• Maintain an ongoing list of criteria for Jacaranda facilities in order to guide our searches
• Directly and through other staff, conduct searches for properties for new facilities
• Conduct due diligence on properties, including verification of valid titles, assessment of security and other local conditions, and assessment by local health authorities.
• Negotiate with landlords on rental terms
• Engage architects and other consultants to develop feasibility assessments and architectural plans
• Select contractors for works to be done via a competitive process, and supervise their work to a high standard of quality
• Conduct smooth handoffs of maintenance responsibilities to clinical staff
• Serve as ongoing point of contact for relationships with landlords

Desired Qualifications
 

The desired candidate should possess the following:

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant subject; additional qualifications in a relevant field such as architecture would be an advantage
• 6-10 years’ experience in real estate, construction management, or other relevant fields
• Additional experience in hospital facility standards, infection prevention, quality improvement, interior design, etc. would be desirable
• Strong organizational and management skills, and ability to supervise a team of 2-4 permanent and/or short term staff
• Ability to form relationships with outside vendors and advocate for Jacaranda’s interests
• Excellent reasoning skills and meticulous attention to detail
• Strong computer skills, with proficiency in Microsoft Office and Google products
• Ability to work effectively with a team in a culturally diverse environment

Additional Comments
 

Interested candidates may apply by:
 

1. First, complete the online form available by clicking here or by pasting this link into your web browser: http://goo.gl/dvIOB.
 

2. After completing the application, please also submit your CV and a cover letter to jobs@jacararandahealth.org.

Only applicants that have completed the online form as well as submitted their CV will be considered. 

No calls please.

Preference will be given to applications received by Friday, February 15. 

We regret that only short-listed candidates will be contacted. 

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Jacaranda Health Technology Manager Job in Kenya

Technology Manager  

Background
 

Jacaranda Health is a social venture that aims to set a new standard for maternity care in East Africa. We are combining business and clinical innovations to provide affordable maternity and reproductive health services to low-income urban women. 

We launched our first clinics Nairobi last year, and plan to expand within Nairobi and to other locations in the region.

Job Summary
 

Jacaranda is seeking an experienced product manager or developer to oversee Jacaranda’s technology strategy, engage and manage outside developers on projects, and do maintain current systems. 

We need someone who is adaptable and flexible, and who is equally comfortable coding, developing partnerships, managing timelines, and doing basic IT troubleshooting.

At Jacaranda, we rely on IT to communicate with the women we serve, support our clinicians, and understand our social impact. 

We want to assemble a portfolio of technologies by using open source software, working with technology partners and consultants, and where necessary developing in-house solutions. 

Examples of priority technology projects for us in the near term include:

• Strengthen our use of two-way communication from electronic medical records: conduct user testing of decision support information in the outpatient setting, and explore new platforms like Android tablets to augment our care during deliveries
• Expand our use of SMS-based outreach and integrating messaging platforms with our back-end data systems
• Develop the next generation of our mobile phone-based savings product; explore new partnerships with payment intermediaries; integrate our savings data with other aspects of our services
• Manage integration of IT with clinical systems like inventory management, emergency transport, etc.

This person needs to be comfortable working independently; while this role will have many opportunities to engage with other innovators in health technologies, on a day-to-day basis this position will be Jacaranda’s sole full-time staff member with a programming background.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Oversee Jacaranda’s technology strategy, with input from the management team
• Manage the scoping and implementation of technology projects (e.g., new clinical tools, systems to track client data, financial products). This will entail a mix of hands-on programming, hiring and managing outside developers when needed, and engaging with external partners
• Support Jacaranda’s other departments in their IT needs
• Conduct ongoing training for staff as part of rolling out new systems
• Maintain quality documentation of all products

Desired Qualifications

• 5-7 years’ experience in software development and/or product management experience in a fast-paced technology company
• Highly organized: able to determine priorities and juggle multiple deadlines; a preference for multi-tasking
• Strong communication skills, including ability to explain technical concepts to non-technical audiences
• Desired: experience working with open-source electronic medical records systems, deep knowledge of Java, Python/Django, and Android development
• Experience managing the work of other developers
• Excellent reasoning skills and meticulous attention to detail

Additional Comments
 

Interested candidates may apply by:
 

1. First, complete the online form available by clicking here or by pasting this link into your web browser: http://goo.gl/lTHPg. 
 

2. After completing the application, please also submit your CV and a cover letter to jobs@jacararandahealth.org.

Only applicants that have completed the online form as well as submitted their CV will be considered. 

No calls please. 

Preference will be given to applications received by Friday, February 15. 

We regret that only short-listed candidates will be contacted. 

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Viva Afya Ltd Marketing Manager Job in Kenya

The Organisation:
Viva Afya Ltd is a healthcare organization whose objectives are to establish and provide management services for health clinics, known as Viva Afya Clinics, making them efficient and affordable for the low to middle income groups in urban centres. 

For more information visit www.vivaafya.co.ke

Position Title: Marketing Manager
 

Purpose
 

The marketing manager is responsible for drafting the marketing strategy and subsequently developing and executing marketing projects, lead generation programs, product launches, and client communications for the assigned markets and solutions. 

In this role, he/she will be responsible for messaging that is on target, clear and compelling; a marketing mix that effectively reaches the target external audiences to generate interest and drive qualified leads that help grow the sales pipeline, while managing to a budget.

Specifically:-

• Devise and implement a Marketing Plan for Viva Afya Clinics’ specified customer segment to support the achievement of the overall Business Plan and the generation of increased income
• Understand the environment and structure in which Viva Afya operates and build a high performance sales team within the organization, consisting of community based sales agents and community-mobilisers
• Establish campaigns and communication strategies in liaison with staff technical experts.
• Develop new products for corporate and retail clients in each region.
• Develop and implementing clear, innovative and creative marketing and sales strategy for Viva Afya Clinics that are responsive to the Viva Afya’s customer segments.
• Implement new branding guidelines and manage the re-branding process for Viva Afya Clinics.

Qualifications, Skills and Experiences

• A good first degree or similar educational achievement- marketing focus preferred
• 2-3 years of work experience in sales, marketing or business development, with a
• preference for experience managing a marketing team in healthcare sector.
• Well-organised, good planner with experience of working to deadlines and budgets.
• Self starter and inquisitive
• Experience of marketing and selling services to consumers and business to business
• Analytical and strategic thinker, capable and experienced in developing and implementing tactical plans
• Ability to work as part of a team
• Confident communicator with people at all levels internally and externally with the ability to adapt communication to different audiences
• Willingness to travel

Please send your application with detailed CV to the Human Resources Manager, Viva Afya Ltd,
gkamero@yahoo.com by 15th February 2013 .

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