WWF Coastal East Africa Initiative Communications Officer (Graphic Design and Web Content Management) Job in Nairobi Kenya

WWF, the global conservation organization is seeking a highly competent and outstanding individual to fill the position of Communications Officer – Graphic Design and Web Content Management for its Coastal East Africa Global Initiative to be based in Nairobi, Kenya.

Position title: Communications Officer, Graphic Design and Web Content Management
 

Reports to: Communications Manager, WWF Coastal East Africa Initiative
 

Supervises: None
 

Location: Nairobi, Kenya
 

Duration: 2 years (with possibility of extension)
 

Mission of the Department: To ensure relevant and accurate communications in regard to Kenya, Tanzania and Mozambique on conservation issues, and in places that are key for WWF CEA-I conservation priorities.
 

Major Functions
 

Ensure that the WWF Coastal East Africa Initiative (CEA-I) communicates impact of its Conservation Programme through Graphic Design and Web Content that is of the highest quality and relevance to Kenya, Tanzania, Mozambique and the world and to the implementation of the CEA-I Conservation Strategy, in line with that of WWF-AFRICA and WWF International overall Communications Strategy.

Major Duties and Responsibilities

• Undertakes Graphic Design and web content management services as directed by Communications Manager or CEA-I Leader;
• Provides support in communication that promotes conservation impact/outcome to inspire action by the identified target audiences;
• Disseminates information in appropriate online media, as appropriate for different target audiences, that clearly explain WWF Coastal East Africa Initiative role in conservation and its relevance to the Kenyan, Tanzanian and Mozambican societies;
• Maintains an updated www.panda.org/cea website;
• Maintains and updates Facebook and Twitter pages for WWF CEA-I
• Ensures effective knowledge and information management, and ensures that these are available to WWF Kenya staff and the WWF Network;
• Delivers monthly e-newsletter (mail chimp) and a yearly designed and printed newsletter;
• Performs other duties as requested by the Communications Manager, CEA-I Leader and the entire CEA-I Team.

Profile
 

Required Functional Skills:

• Concrete Knowledge, understanding and use of Adobe Creative Suite 6, along with all associated packages such as Photoshop, InDesign, illustrator.
• Concrete knowledge and understanding of the web and web formulation, management and posting of content on a regular basis.
• Proven track record, and at least 5 years experience, in graphic design and web content management.
• Experience in use of online platforms such as mail chimp and other list serves.
• Hands-on multi-media skills good knowledge of Information Technology.
• An understanding of, and vocational interest in, environmental conservation, international development, NGO sector and other related fields would be an advantage.
• Excellent spoken and written English; knowledge of other languages such as Kiswahili and Portuguese is an advantage.

Required Skills and Competencies

• Innovative, creative and willing to learn;
• Excellent communication - interpersonal, organisational, analytical, good research skills;
• Passionate about biodiversity conservation;
• Adherence to WWF’s values, which are: Passionate & Optimistic, Challenging & Inspiring, Credible & Accountable, Persevering & Delivering Results.

Supervisory Responsibilities
 

There are no supervisory responsibilities with this role.
 

Working Relationships
 

Internal: Reports to the Communications Manager, WWF Coastal East Africa Initiative, and interacts on a daily basis with the Coastal East Africa CEA Initiative Team. Interacts furthermore with relevant staff at WWF Kenya, Tanzania, Mozambique Country Office, WWF Africa Office, WWF International, and other WWF Network staff.

External: Interacts with national governmental institutions, non-governmental organisations, academic institutions, the media, donors, specialists / consultants, and other stakeholders, in collaboration with the WWF CEA-I Leader and Communications Manager.
 

This job description covers the main tasks and conveys the spirit of the sort of tasks that are anticipated proactively from staff. 

Other tasks may be assigned as necessary according to organizational needs.

Shortlisted candidates are encouraged to bring evidence of previous work done in graphic design and web content creation and management.

How to Apply

All interested candidates should submit a cover letter and CV to Careers@wwfafrica.org under the subject-line “Communications Officer-Graphic Design and Web Content Management” no later than 5.00pm, August 15th 2014, East African Time.

ONLY shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

WWF is an equal opportunity Employer and is committed to having a diverse workforce.

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FMCG Company Area Sales Manager and Sales Representatives Jobs in Kenya

A well-established regional fast moving consumer goods company seeks to recruit qualified Kenyan citizens to fill the following positions.
 

Area Sales Manager
 

Responsibilities

• Achievement of volume\brand mix targets, availability, visibility, quality, and customer price targets within respective region.
• Effectively manage the distributors and wholesalers in the area of designation to ensure business growth and development.
• Manage, train, coach and motivate the Sales Representatives in order to deliver trade and distribution activities superior to competition in respect of both core and added value services.
• Co-ordinate implementation of brand and trade programs in the area of operation.
• Ensure minimal commercial risks in the area.
• Consolidation of market intelligence data in the area.

Qualifications and Competencies

• Minimum 3-5 years’ experience in a similar position in an FMCG Company.
• Past experience dealing with multiple products.
• Thorough understanding of trade dynamics.
• A Self-driven personality with demonstrated ability to work with minimum supervision.
• Demonstrated good leadership skills, team player, good communicator, good negotiation and influencing skills.
• Degree in Business administration - Marketing. A post graduate degree will be an added advantage.
• Valid driving license.

Sales Representatives
 

Responsibilities: -

• Ensure achievement of volume\brand mix targets, availability and product visibility.
• Negotiate and take orders from customers through scheduled or periodical visits, ensuring that that the trade coverage and visit frequency targets are met according to the route plans.
• Provide data and maintain accurate market activity reports on competitor activities and distribution performance.
• Identify New Business Development opportunities and maximize on them.
• Build solid working relationships with distributors and wholesalers in the area of designation to ensure business growth and development.

Qualifications and Competencies

• Minimum 2 -4 years’ experience in a similar position in an FMCG Company.
• Past experience dealing with multiple products.
• Thorough understanding of trade dynamics.
• A Self-driven personality.
• Team player, good communicator, good negotiation and influencing skills.
• Degree in Business administration - Marketing. A post graduate degree will be an added advantage.
• Valid driving license.

If you fulfill the above requirements, you are invited to apply by submitting in a sealed envelope an application letter together with an up dated CV, Copies of Certificates, testimonials and names of 3 referees by 15th August 2014 to the address provided below:-

DNA 1701
P.O Box 49010-00100
Nairobi

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Agriculture Sector State Corporation Inspectors and Analytical Chemists Jobs in Kenya

A State Corporation in the Agriculture Sector would like to invite applications from qualified Kenyans for the following positions:

Inspectors

Ref: VA/1/8/2014

Major duties and responsibilities

• Inspection of agricultural produce at entry/exit points.
• Inspection of seed crops at various stages of seed certification (field inspections, seed sampling, seed testing and labeling).
• Inspection of plant quarantine facilities.
• Inspection of facilities meant for introduction of GMOs and other restricted plant materials.
• Surveillance for pest and disease control.
• Organization and participation in seed post certification survey activities.
• Coordination of farmer advisory services through stakeholder awareness meetings.

Key Qualifications

• MSc in Crop Protection, BSc in Horticulture, Agronomy, Seed Technology or Botany from a recognized university.
• Knowledge on identification, diagnosis and management of pests.
• Knowledge in pest risk analysis and general plant health compliance determination in traded commodities.
• Computer literacy and proficiency in Microsoft office packages.
• Ability to work independently, in a team and under pressure.
• Knowledge of a Quality Management System.

Analytical Chemists

Ref: VA/2/8/2014
 

Major duties and responsibilities

• Analyses of samples including sample preparation and chemical analysis.
• Data handling and interpretation.
• Represent the organization in relevant stakeholder fora.
• Implementation and improvement of the Quality Management System of the laboratory.
• Technical evaluation of equipment and laboratory consumables to be procured.
• Awareness creation and training of stakeholders.

Key Qualifications

• Master of Science or Bachelor of Science in Analytical Chemistry from a recognized University.
• Be knowledgeable in laboratory instrumentation and/or electronic computer engineering.
• Be familiar with data analysis and reporting.
• Be computer literate in relevant statistical packages.
• Be familiar with laboratory quality management.
• Be a team player, flexible and able to work under pressure.

Interested and qualified individuals should forward their CVs, copies of academic and professional certificates and national identity card to:

The Advertiser, 

DN/A 1702
P.O. Box 49010 - 00100, 

Nairobi

not later than 20th August, 2014.

Canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Potential candidates from marginalized areas are encouraged to apply.

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GSK Medical Representatives Job Vacancies

Career Opportunity: Medical Representatives

GSK is one of the world’s leading research-based pharmaceutical and healthcare companies.

We research, develop, produce and market vaccines and medicines to target unmet medical needs. 

Our pharmaceutical business makes available medicines that treat a variety of serious and chronic diseases. 

We have medicines available or in development in a wide range of areas including: Anti–Infectives, Respiratory, Vaccines, ARV medicines, Anesthesia, Critical care medicines and Dermatology.
 

An exciting career opportunity has arisen for highly motivated and enterprising individuals to join the organization as Medical Representatives based in Kenya in the Pharmaceutical Division.
 

The successful candidates’ principal purpose will be to ensure detailing of pharmaceutical products and sharing of technical knowledge with healthcare professionals.

Essential Job Responsibilities

• Promoting and detailing assigned company products to various Medical professionals in order to generate prescriptions;
• Organizing and conducting value- adding Continuing Medical Education to various groups to enhance customer understanding of key brand messages;
• Managing assigned territory to ensure efficiency and effectiveness;
• Ability to engage with experts in the medical field through excellent product knowledge;
• Relationship building and representing GSK at various forums.

Qualification & Knowledge
 

The prospective candidate will have a minimum of an a Bachelor’s degree in Pharmacy, Chemistry or Biochemistry with at least two years pharmaceutical sales experience within the healthcare industry with consistent high performance demonstrated within this period.

The candidate will have good interpersonal skills, excellent selling capability and good communication skills.

They will have impeccable integrity and hold a valid driving licence.

Interested candidates should apply stating their overall suitability for the position together with a detailed CV that clearly addresses the ability to perform the key responsibilities to: 

ea-hr.recruitment@gsk.com

The application deadline is 20th August 2014

Kindly note that only short listed candidates will be contacted

GSK is an equal opportunity employer

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GSK Group Product Managers Jobs in Kenya

Vacancy: Group Product Manager

GSK is one of the world’s leading research-based pharmaceutical and healthcare companies. 

We research, develop, produce and market vaccines and medicines to target unmet medical needs. 

Our Consumer Healthcare business includes over-the-counter medicines, nutritional and oral healthcare products. Our business employs over 100,000 people across the world. Our mission is to help people do more, feel better, and live longer. 

The business is focused around the delivery of three strategic priorities which aim to increase growth, reduce risk and improve our long-term financial performance. 

These priorities are: grow a diversified global business, deliver more products of value, and simplify the operating model. 

Operating responsibly and ensuring our values are embedded in our culture and decision-making helps us better meet the expectations of society.
 

We are looking to recruit the following for our East Africa Cluster Market (excluding Kenya):

Group Product Manager

4 Posts

Essential Job Responsibilities
 

The job responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Drawing up and implementing marketing strategies and plans for assigned range of products;
• Providing strategic focusing and indication positioning of products within portfolio;
• Achieving sales and profit targets by resourcing and complementing the activities of the East Africa commercial sales team;
• Providing strategic direction on new product introduction and development of new markets;
• Forecasting for assigned products;
• Lobbying and networking with the relevant stakeholders;
• Ensuring that all marketing activities adhere to promotion and marketing code to achieve performance with integrity;
• Working with respective country managers and contribute to the growth of the individual East Africa cluster markets.

Candidate Profile
 

The successful candidate will have a minimum of a degree in Pharmacy, Medicine or Biological Sciences and least 2-3 years marketing, medical or sales management experience in the pharmaceutical industry across a wide geographical region(s).

Post-graduate qualifications (e.g. MBA, CIM) would be an added advantage.

The candidate will have strong interpersonal skills, high business acumen, excellent communication
skills and ability to network with key opinion leaders.

How to Apply

Interested candidates should apply stating their overall suitability for the position together with a detailed CV that clearly addresses the ability to perform the key responsibilities to:

ea-hr.recruitment@gsk.com

Kindly note that only short listed candidates will be contacted

GSK is an equal opportunity employer

The closing date is 20th August 2014

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GSK Marketing Director Job Vacancy

Vacancy: Marketing Director

GSK is one of the world’s leading research-based pharmaceutical and healthcare companies. 

We research, develop, produce and market vaccines and medicines to target unmet medical needs. 

Our Consumer Healthcare business includes over-the-counter medicines, nutritional and oral healthcare products. Our business employs over 100,000 people across the world. Our mission is to help people do more, feel better, and live longer. 

The business is focused around the delivery of three strategic priorities which aim to increase growth, reduce risk and improve our long-term financial performance. 

These priorities are: grow a diversified global business, deliver more products of value, and simplify the operating model. 

Operating responsibly and ensuring our values are embedded in our culture and decision-making helps us better meet the expectations of society.
 

We are looking to recruit the following for our East Africa Cluster Market (excluding Kenya):

Marketing Director

Essential Job Responsibilities
 

The job responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Developing the marketing strategy in liaison with the sales team and ensuring delivery on the same;
• Developing and maintaining a robust pricing policy that supports the GSK access agenda;
• Providing leadership to the marketing team;
• Coordinating new market developments plans to harness business opportunity;
• Ensuring implementation of the international GSK plans in the cluster markets;
• Managing cross-functional teams that play a key role in delivery of the marketing strategy;
• Monitoring and ensuring strict compliance to medical governance and quality management issues relating to marketing
• Developing and maintaining relationships with key internal customers as well as external experts within the healthcare profession to ensure the business is abreast of industry developments;
• Working with respective country managers and contribute to the growth of the individual East Africa cluster markets.

Candidate Profile
 

The successful candidate will have a degree in Pharmacy, Medicine or Biological Sciences and at least 8 years experience in sales or marketing management capacity preferably in the pharmaceutical industry. 

MBA and/or post marketing certification form a recognized institution are highly desirable.

The candidate will have strong strategic marketing and management skills, excellent communication and presentation skills and strong interpersonal skills.

How to Apply

Interested candidates should apply stating their overall suitability for the position together with a detailed CV that clearly addresses the ability to perform the key responsibilities to:

ea-hr.recruitment@gsk.com

Kindly note that only short listed candidates will be contacted

GSK is an equal opportunity employer

The closing date is 20th August 2014

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GSK Vaccines Director Job Vacancy

Vacancy: Vaccines Director

GSK is one of the world’s leading research-based pharmaceutical and healthcare companies. 

We research, develop, produce and market vaccines and medicines to target unmet medical needs. 

Our Consumer Healthcare business includes over-the-counter medicines, nutritional and oral healthcare products. Our business employs over 100,000 people across the world. Our mission is to help people do more, feel better, and live longer. 

The business is focused around the delivery of three strategic priorities which aim to increase growth, reduce risk and improve our long-term financial performance. 

These priorities are: grow a diversified global business, deliver more products of value, and simplify the operating model. 

Operating responsibly and ensuring our values are embedded in our culture and decision-making helps us better meet the expectations of society.
 

We are looking to recruit the following for our East Africa Cluster Market (excluding Kenya):

Vaccines Director
 

Essential Job Responsibilities
 

The job responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Managing the East Africa cluster vaccines business in line with the set strategic objectives;
• Ensuring successful implementation of vaccine strategy for the East Africa cluster market;
• Engaging on key vaccine policy related issues with relevant stakeholders;
• Establishing and managing functional plans and budget;
• Identifying, managing and maintaining good relationships with key stakeholder groups;
• Developing business initiatives designed to deliver added value to customers;
• Ensuring optimum resourcing and appropriate organizational structure drive execution of brand plans and delivery of strategic objectives;
• Working with respective country managers and contribute to the growth of the individual East Africa cluster markets.

Candidate Profile
 

The successful candidate will have a minimum of a degree in Pharmacy, Medicine or Biological Sciences and at least 8 years marketing, medical or sales management experience in the pharmaceutical industry across a wide geographical region(s).

An MBA would be an added advantage.

The candidate will have good people management skills, high business acumen, excellent communication skills and ability to network with key opinion leaders

How to Apply

Interested candidates should apply stating their overall suitability for the position together with a detailed CV that clearly addresses the ability to perform the key responsibilities to:

ea-hr.recruitment@gsk.com

Kindly note that only short listed candidates will be contacted

GSK is an equal opportunity employer

The closing date is 20th August 2014

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GSK Medical Director Job Vacancy

Vacancy: Medical Director

GSK is one of the world’s leading research-based pharmaceutical and healthcare companies. 

We research, develop, produce and market vaccines and medicines to target unmet medical needs. 

Our Consumer Healthcare business includes over-the-counter medicines, nutritional and oral healthcare products. Our business employs over 100,000 people across the world. Our mission is to help people do more, feel better, and live longer. 

The business is focused around the delivery of three strategic priorities which aim to increase growth, reduce risk and improve our long-term financial performance. 

These priorities are: grow a diversified global business, deliver more products of value, and simplify the operating model. 

Operating responsibly and ensuring our values are embedded in our culture and decision-making helps us better meet the expectations of society.
 

We are looking to recruit the following for our East Africa Cluster Market (excluding Kenya):

Medical Director
 

Essential Job Responsibilities
 

The job responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Accounting for the governance oversight and implementation of scientific engagement principles and operating practices;
• Securing clinical research and development for East Africa by ongoing interactions with central GSK research divisions, regulatory authorities, key opinion leaders and investigators to ensure continued involvement in international multicentre clinical trials;
• Providing support to the commercial organization to ensure successful commercialization of products throughout their life cycles;
• Reviewing and approving promotional materials to ensure that they adhere to agreed standard operating procedures taking into account latest codes of conduct;
• Providing a robust medical information service to both internal and external customers;
• Managing the medical department;
• Discussing with and representing GlaxoSmithKline to policy makers and regulatory bodies;
• Supplying and maintaining a compassionate use programme of unregistered products in accordance with legislation and clinical need;
• Working with respective country managers and contribute to the growth of the individual East Africa cluster market.

Candidate profile
 

The successful candidate will have a minimum of a degree in Medicine, must be registered with the Medical and Dentists Practitioners Board and have a current Practicing License.

The candidate will have a post graduate management or business qualification and over 8 years experience in the pharmaceutical industry.

The candidate will have excellent communication skills, ability to network with key opinion leaders, experience in management of medical governance, maturity and sensitive information/crisis management.

How to Apply

Interested candidates should apply stating their overall suitability for the position together with a detailed CV that clearly addresses the ability to perform the key responsibilities to:

ea-hr.recruitment@gsk.com

Kindly note that only short listed candidates will be contacted

GSK is an equal opportunity employer

The closing date is 20th August 2014

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The Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri-Lanka Scholarships: 2014/2015 Academic Year

Republic of Kenya
 

Ministry of Education, Science and Technology
 

The Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri-Lanka Scholarships: 2014/2015 Academic Year
 

The Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri-Lanka is offering four (4) full scholarships under the Presidential Scholarship Scheme to Kenyans in 2014/2015 academic year. 

The scholarships are open to all courses except Medicine and Dental Science. 

They are divided into;

• 2 undergraduate
• 2 postgraduate

The language of instruction is English.

Eligibility
 

Applicants must meet the following conditions:
 

A. Undergraduate

1. Minimum KCSE Mean Grade of B (plain).
2. Less than 25 years of age.
3. Strong grades on the major subjects that are key to the specialty preferred
4. Completed Secondary Education in the last three (3) years.
5. Has KCSE certificate

B. Post Graduate

1. Are serving the country in the public sector.
2. Completed two (2) years of continuous public service since their last degree studies.
3. Graduated with a Bachelor’s degree of at least Upper Second class honors level.
4. PhD, applicants must have a relevant Master’s Degree.
5. Are below 35 years for Masters and 45 years for PhD

Application Procedure
 

All eligible candidates must read and follow the following guidelines strictly
 

1. Obtain preliminary application forms from the Ministry of Education, Science and Technology offices at Telposta Towers, 27th floor room 2702. The application form can be downloaded from the Ministry’s website: www.scienceandtechnology.go.ke
 

2. Completed application forms with attached certified photocopies of ID, academic/professional certificates transcripts, Birth Certificate, other testimonials and a proposal in the area of study (for graduate studies) should be sent to;

Director – Higher Education
Ministry of Education Science and Technology,
P O Box 9583 – 00200,
Nairobi

OR delivered to Telposta Towers, 27th floor Room 2702

3. The Preliminary application forms should reach the Ministry not later than 13th August, 2014

4. Successful candidates will be contacted through phone call or email.

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User Experience Designer / Expert Job in Kenya (2 Weeks Contract)

About Us: HaraMbesa is a worldwide charitable payment and match making platform that enables various individuals and organizations to meet, pool resources, exchange ideas and donate for individual and communal growth in order to contribute towards reduction of poverty.
 

We are looking for a user experience designer {expert} with strong interests and capabilities in the design and development of engaging user experiences.

The ideal consultant will thrive in a work environment that requires strong problem solving skills and independent self-direction, coupled with an aptitude for team collaboration and open communication.

Duties

• Initiate, suggest, and spearhead major UI re-factorings for a more intuitive user-experience
• Relooking at HaraMbesa website, web application and recommend changes to the design
• Relook at the customer journey processes and recommend changes to the steps to be followed.
• Design the User interface and user experience after recommendation by develop wireframes to include position of controls, behavioral specifications and personas
• Presents high fidelity designs/mock-ups to HaraMbesa for review/iteration/approval
• Executing interaction design and visual design
• Collaborating on user experience planning with the development team
• Explain his/her design philosophy verbally and in writing

Skills/Competencies (Mandatory)

• UI and UX Design expertise
• Conceptual understanding of User Interface Design and the Design Process.
• Ability to solve all sorts of design challenges with creativity, efficiency and precision; a full stack designer (interaction, usability, graphic design, html, CSS)
• Strong interaction design skills: wire framing and prototyping
• Design Tools: Mastery of Photoshop, Illustrator and Fireworks.
• Strong visual design skills: Latest trends, color and typography.
• Front end Technologies: In-depth knowledge of HTML5 and CSS3, and at least some Javascript.
• Solid portfolio demonstrating design savvy.
• Good eye for aesthetics: layout, grid systems, color theory and typography

Desired Personal Profile:

• Self-starter, that is, able to collaborate actively with others in a cross-functional team
• Flexible
• Ability to deal with ambiguity and change
• “Roll-up your sleeves” attitude to get things done

Applicants to send their CV and portfolio to dennis@harambesa.co.ke

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Mercy Corps Yes Youth Can (YYC) Program Chief of Party Job in Kenya

Mercy Corps exists to alleviate suffering, poverty and oppression by helping people build secure, productive and just communities. 

Driven by local needs, our programs provide communities in the world’s toughest places with the tools and support they need to turn the crises they confront into the opportunities they deserve. 

Mercy Corps is looking for committed and dynamic individual to take up the following position.

Chief of Party - Economic Opportunities for Youth in Kenya

Program / Department Summary: Mercy Corps’ goal in Kenya is to strengthen and sustain capabilities of Kenyan society and stakeholders to be agents of positive change in their communities.  

It achieves this goal through three objectives:  

1) Strengthened ability of local, district, and regional structures to manage conflict and become  managers of democracy; 

2) Empowered Kenyan youth to achieve a greater voice in national reform and create new livelihood opportunities and 

3) More resilient drought affected populations in North Eastern Kenya.  

The Yes Youth Can (YYC) program is a multi-year USAID-funded program that focuses on building youth-owned, youth-led and youth-managed institutional arrangements and capabilities at both national and county levels. Mercy Corps implements two of USAID’s regional YYC programs—one in the Rift Valley and one in Central region.  

In partnership with its partners the County Bungee Forums and SACCOs, Mercy Corps works to achieve the following four objectives: 

1) Mobilize youth and form youth representation structures at the village and county level; 

2) Support youth to exercise a greater voice in local and national affairs; 

3) Increase youth productivity, employment opportunities, and income; and

4) Increase young women’s access to social, political, and economic opportunities.

Entering its fourth and final year of implementation, Mercy Corps has reached 1.9 million youth in Rift and Central regions and supported the development of over 11,000 bunges (youth parliaments). 

General Position Summary: The Chief of Party (COP) – “Yes Youth Can” is a senior level position with Mercy Corps Kenya. S/he will be responsible for providing program guidance, oversight, and management of two USAID-funded YYC projects (one in Central and one in Rift) aimed to strengthen youth-owned, youth-led and youth-managed institutional arrangements and capabilities. 

This will be accomplished through building county bunge forum leaderships and capacity and strengthening the SACCOs to better serve their constituents.  

Given the multifaceted character of the circumstances Kenyan youth face, the activities contemplated to support youth development must be integrated, multi-sectoral and mutually reinforcing.

The COP of Yes Youth Can will directly manage approximately 30 Thika and Eldoret-based project staff and will work closely with them to ensure high quality and the timely implementation of activities. 

The position requires travel to project sites, representation, and coordination with project partners and external stakeholders, such as USAID, local and international NGOs, CBOs, business groups, local and County government authorities. 

The successful candidate will be expected to set a programmatic vision and exit strategy, execute deliverables as agreed upon with USAID, collaborate closely with youth structures and hold them accountable to pre-defined targets, and mentor and advise YYC team members and youth to achieve their greatest potential.  

Essential Job Functions:

Leadership

• Lead the overall design, management, and reporting to USAID on both YYC projects.
• Provide technical oversight and guidance to youth structures and their leadership. 
• Promote economically viable youth enterprises with new finance products and methodologies, as well as development of new skills to facilitate livelihood development and employment.
• Proactively seek out mechanisms and activities to promote female engagement in YYC activities and ensure there is a gender balance in program activities.
• Promote mechanisms to foster strengthening youth’s voice program activities and governance bodies. 
• Network youth, youth groups, and youth-serving organizations and strengthen their linkages with all relevant development actors so that their actions are both economically and politically self-sustainable, and promote ethnic tolerance.
• Support broader based youth policy development to create a more enabling environment for youth enterprises, youth employment and youth civic engagement.

Staff Management

• Manage and mentor program staff and other partners, gradually transferring skills and capacities;
• Work with project staff on an ongoing basis to ensure smooth planning, preparation, implementation and joint monitoring and evaluation of program activities and achievements towards project goals.

Coordination and Representation

• Represent and coordinate with donor, local governance institutions, local partners, private sector, and other project stakeholders;
• Regularly report to the Mercy Corps Country Director and donor on program progress, ensure that required deliverables are on time and on budget;
• Engage and develop joint initiatives with government, community leaders, NGOs, private sector and other stakeholders, to maximize project impact;

Organizational Learning: As part of our commitment to organizational learning and in support of our understanding that learning organizations are more effective, efficient and relevant to the communities they serve - we expect all team members to commit 5% of their time to learning activities that benefit Mercy Corps as well as themselves.

Accountability to Beneficiaries: Mercy Corps team members are expected to support all efforts towards accountability, specifically to our beneficiaries and to international standards guiding international relief and development work, while actively engaging beneficiary communities as equal partners in the design, monitoring and evaluation of our field projects.

Supervisory Responsibility: Overall supervision of the Yes Youth Can program team; and local and international sub-grantees.

Accountability:
 

Reports Directly To: Mercy Corps Kenya Country Director
 

Works Directly With: Yes Youth Can Rift Valley and Central Province teams, Operations/Finance Staff, Nairobi-based support staff

Knowledge and Experience:

• MA/S or equivalent in management, international development, youth development, business, finance or related field required.
• Demonstrated experience working with youth structures and youth is strongly preferred.
• Minimum ten years of experience in development and management, as well as a strong background in institution-building and management is required.  Kenya experience is strongly preferred
• 5 years of field management experience.
• COP or senior-level leadership strongly preferred.
• Technical expertise in youth development is preferred.  Technical expertise in decentralized public administration and planning is also preferred.
• Experience managing youth, conflict/reconciliation, job skills/employment and/or civic education programs.
• Experience with USAID rules, regulations and requirements are preferred.
• History of working effectively and respectfully with host government, NGOs, contractors and other partners.
• Ability to effectively convey programmatic goals, cultivate partnerships, and work with a range of program and external stakeholders is required.

Success Factors:

• Innovative, decisive and inclusive leadership approach
• Demonstrated experience with involving youth in transparent decision making, leadership, and management processes
• Excellent communication and team-building techniques
• Proven experience managing and building capacity of diverse teams
• Cultural knowledge, sensitivity and respect
• Willingness to travel often to monitor and provide support to YYC activities and actors.

Living / Environmental Conditions: The position is based in Thika or Eldoret, Kenya.  

Visit this link to apply for the position: http://bit.ly/1nh51jX

Deadline for application on 9th August, 2014.

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Female Barbershop Manager Wanted Urgently (Nairobi CBD)

A classic barbershop in Nairobi CBD urgently needs a female manager. 

He/she should be aged above 30 years.

Skills Required

• Very good marketing skills
• Excellent customer service management skills
• Knowledge Microsoft Access and Microsoft Excel
• Ability to manage a team of employees
• Ability to meet sales targets

Applications: All applications to be sent to: coachbarbers@gmail.com

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Personal Driver Job in Nairobi Kenya

Vacancy: Personal Driver
 

He must have good experience driving in the CBD, have a certificate of good conduct, and aged between 30-43 years.
 

NYS-training is an added advantage
 

Apply by 15th August 2014 to:
 

DN/A - 1697
P.O. Box 49010 – 00100
Nairobi

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