International Trade Division Manager Job Career in Kenya

Job Ref. MN 5247

An international company dealing with testing, inspection and certification of agrifoods and commodities is looking for a dynamic person to fill the position of ITD Manager (International Trade Division), reporting to CE / ITD Manager for Africa.

Job Profile

• Is in charge of the technical management of lTD.
• Supervises the way the missions are carried out, clarifies the objectives, the instructions and the relationships with the clients..
• Advises his / her direct superior of the technical issues happening on the field and informs about the client’s claims.
• Prepares the tender documents.
• Organizes the allocation of resources according to the qualification and experience of the staff.
• Ascertain the quality of the operations that are carried out.
• In respect of the QHSE rules.
• Submits a report of his / her activities to his direct superior at the end of the month.

Person Profile

• University graduate or diploma in Engineering with a minimum of five years experience in agrifood & commodities inspection.
• Strong management and communication abilities.
• Clients and results oriented.
• Sense of the responsibility, good job and information sharing.
• Proactiveness, innovation, respect of the best practices and safety rules.
• Compliance with the code of ethics, sense of confidentiality, independence, impartiality and integrity.

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Send your application with a detailed CV with a daytime telephone contact.

Please also summarize yourself as follows:

• Job Ref No
• Your Name
• Current/Past Salary: Year 2011 p.m and Year 2012 p.m
• Year 2012 Benefits: If house, state market rent; If car state cc

Send your application by hand, courier, post or email so as to reach us by 12 Noon 6th February 2012.

Limit email to maximum 3 pages A4 size CV and no attachments.

Mark Job Ref. No. on top left of the envelope.

Send to:

Executive Selection Division,
Manpower Services (K) Ltd,
3rd Floor, Landmark Plaza,
Directly Opposite Nairobi Hospital Entrance,
P.O. Box 50736-00200, Nairobi.

Email: recruit@manpowerservicesgroup.com.

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HJF Medical Research International INC Job Vacancy in Kenya

Job Title: HIV Prevention Lead

Project: WRP Mil-Mil PEPFAR Program

Location: Nairobi

Job Purpose:

To support Kenya Defence Forces (KDF) activities aimed at increasing technical capacity for comprehensive HIV/AIDS prevention programming and implementation of Evidence-informed Behavioural Interventions (EBIs).

To provide technical, coordination and hands on support to KDF in implementation & roll-out of evidenced-informed combination prevention including adaptation, packaging, capacity building/TA, and especially sustainability to the WRP HIV/AIDS prevention partners within the Keya Army, Kenya Airforce, Kenya Navy and civilian dependents.

Scope:

The primary mandate is to expand access to and increase use of high quality comprehensive HIV prevention services in the areas of PMTCT, HTC, ABY OP, VMMC and OVC.

The position’s strategic objectives include increasing capacity of KDF to manage, implement and sustain provision of high quality evidence-informed HIV prevention, care and treatment services, increase availability of high quality HIV prevention care and treatment services, policy development and systems strengthening for implementation of evidence-informed interventions.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop a framework to ensure all HIV prevention behavioural interventions are supported by evidence and support prevention outcomes in KNASP III,
• develop a health education assessment tool that can be used to systematically assess existing behavioural interventions in use in the WRP Mil-Mil PEPFAR program,
• develop an unbiased process for using the tool to assess existing behavioural interventions currently used in KDF and determine whether the interventions should be continued to be implemented, should be retired, or need further revisions,
• develop a systematic selection and adaptation process to select and adapt EBIs,
• develop an annual review process for EBIs to ensure they are up-to-date and effective,
• provide guidance on operational research to improve the functioning and effectiveness of EBIs within the program,
• determine the minimum package of services for different target groups and periodically review these and disseminate,
• develop a framework and tools for M and E on EBIs including incorporate EBI indicators in the KDF HIV M&E tools, represent the Project at stakeholder’s forums and Technical Working Group meetings as may be detailed by the Director,
• generate monthly reports for the prevention program and interact and coordinate daily activities and generate reports and data needed to inform the program among others.

Qualifications:

• Degree in social sciences /Public health/from a recognized University (Minimum of 2 years experience in providing technical leadership in HIV Prevention at national or regional level or MA in social studies/community health or MPH will be an added advantage.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Human relations, public relations and communication skills,
• ability to work as a team player and to focus on the needs of the program,
• proficiency in computer packages, and working knowledge of USG funded programs,
• excellent facilitation skills and knowledge of adult learning techniques.
• Must understand PEPFAR Technical guidance requirements,
• dedicated team player with excellent organizational, interpersonal, communication, report writing and analytical skills,
• details oriented, takes initiative and able to work without supervision.

How to apply:

Those fulfilling the requirements of the position should submit their applications to:

The Director,
Walter Reed Project
Mil-Mil PEPFAR Program,
P.O Box 29893 – 00202,
Nairobi

before 17th February 2012.

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Sustainable Agriculture Community Development Programme Jobs in Kenya

Sustainable Agriculture Community Development Programme (SACDEP – Kenya) is a Development Organisation, with its head office in Thika and working in 12 Counties in Central, Eastern, Coast and Rift Valley Regions of Kenya.

SACDEP-Kenya invites applications from suitably qualified Kenyan citizens to fill in the following posts.

1. Programme Officers - Agro Production Enhancement (2 Vacancies)

2. Programme Officer – Agro Income Enhancement (3 Vacancies)

3. Programme Officer - Outreach Projects (1 Vacancy)

General Responsibilities for each post

1. Programme Officer – Agro production Enhancement: The position will require a person who is able to coordinate, implement and develop an integrated programme in production enhancement in livestock and crops through diverse Sustainable Agriculture approaches.

2. Programme Officer – Agro income Enhancement: The position will require a person who is able to coordinate implementation and development of an Agriculture Value Chain Programme. The person will be linking Small Holder Farmers to Market outlets through Contract Production System.

3. Programme Officer – Outreach Projects: The person will be an outward looking person with capacity to establish and handle initiatives that are implemented in partnership with other organisation.

Professional qualifications

• BSc. Or Diploma in; General Agriculture, Sustainable Agriculture, Horticulture, Agriculture Marketing, Agribusiness or Agriculture Economics. or related disciplines.
• 5 years experience working in Agriculture training and Extension programme for Small Holders Farmers.
• Knowledge and experience in setting cottage industries will be an added advantage for Agro income enhancement
• Knowledge and experience in setting up Farmers Learning approaches.
• Experience in Resource Mobilisation and Fund Raising.

4. Programme Officer – Water and Health ( 1 Vacancy)

5. Field Coordinator - Public Health ( 1 Vacancy)

General Responsibilities

To coordinate and technically support the implementation and development of a Water, Health, Sanitation and Hygiene Programme in schools and at community level.

Professional qualifications

• BSc. Or Diploma or in Water or Agriculture Engineering or Public Health as is appropriate.
• Practical Skills in designing and execution of community based/led Water and Sanitation Projects and infrastructure.
• 5 years experience working in a community integrated Water, Health and Sanitation programme.
• Knowledge on Water Sector and environmental Policies is important.

6. Programme Officer: Natural Resources Management (NRM)

Responsibilities

Establish the NRM subsector which will feed into the larger Sustainable Agriculture, rural and peri-urban development strategy.

Professional qualifications

• Diploma or Bsc. in Agricultural Engineering or Natural Resource Management
• Over 5 years experience in Community Based Project Implementation.
• In possession of a valid riding license.
• Ability to organize rural communities in order for them to be able to undertake Natural Resource Management and Renewable Energy Projects.

7. Programme Officer- Transport & Office Management (1 Vacancy)

Responsibilities

Be responsible of expanding the existing SACDEP’s Transport and Office facilities in terms of standards and income generation.

Professional qualifications

• Certificate, Diploma or Degree in Mechanical Engineering from a recognized institution.
• 5 years and above being in charge of a busy commercially oriented entity.
• Ability to set up a transport and office maintenance unit as an enterprise for the Organization.
• Strong leadership and communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite.
• Similar experience in running a fleet of vehicles, motorcycles operating from a station and in rural areas.

8. Programme Officer – Conference/Training Centres Management (1 vacancy)

Responsibilities

• Expanding the existing SACDEP’s conference facilities in terms of standards and uniqueness. Expand the capacity from its current status in order to be a key fundraising tool providing at least 40% of SACDEP’s community development budget.

Professional qualifications

• Diploma/Bachelor’s Degree in Institutional Management, or other hospitality related field from a recognized institution.
• 5 years experience in a hospitality industry.
• Ability to develop and implement new packages in the hospitality industry.
• Required to oversee the overall operations of a development, training and conference centre/facility.

9. Security Officer (1 Vacancy)

Responsibilities

• Maintain the organizational security system covering personnel, vehicles, centers, good and services.
• Be able to advice the whole organisation regarding prevention of potential crime. Link up with other security agents with a view to obtaining necessary crime related intelligence.

Further the person should have the following:-

Professional qualifications

• Certificate, Diploma/Bachelor’s Degree in Security Management, Criminology or other security related disciplines.
• Holder of a current certificate of Good conduct.
• 5 years experience in security in a busy environment preferably in a private organization.
• Holder of certificate in first aid and fire fighting is an added advantage.
• Clean certificate of discharge from the previous employment.

Candidates can view full details of these Positions from our website; www.sacdepkenya.org

Applications indicating position applied for and current salary, detailed curriculum vitae, testimonials, day time telephone contact and e-mail address to be sent to

The Executive Director
SACDEP- Kenya,
P O Box 1134, Thika 01000,
Thika.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted on phone for interviews.

Closing date: Friday, 9th February 2012

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