Web Content Manager Job in Mombasa Kenya

We are Based in Mombasa is looking to hire Web Content Manager to be based in Mombasa

Responsible for: Day to day management of the Association’s Website, Social media, blogs.

Main responsibilities

A dynamic, self-motivated individual with experience and skills in web content management, writing and editing for the web, graphic design and site management.

The website content manager will be responsible developing the voice for all aspects of the association’s online presence.

In addition to writing, editing, and proofreading site content, this person will also work closely with the executive officer to maintain site standards with regard to new development. 

The website content manager will also be responsible for crafting site promotions, email newsletters, and online outreach campaigns.

The content manager will work closely with executive officer, our association members, non members, and marketing members, so strong communication skills are needed. 

The ideal candidate will also have experience managing online marketing and outreach campaigns. 

Tasks require a strong attention to detail and ability to work under tight deadlines.

Contract (consultancy): The position is available on a 12 month contract.

Responsibilities

• Create, develop and manage content for association’s web presence (requires working with content management software)
• Coordinate web projects for the association
• Maintain a consistent look and feel throughout all web properties
• Working with the marketing officer, maintain and develop the master content calendar for all web properties
• Copy edit and proof read all web content
• Keep current with emerging web technologies through relevant blogs, listservs, and events
• Assure web-based information is archived for future needs and reference
• Track and report on all site metrics
• Work cooperatively with key team members, clients, members and vendors

Required Skills

• Exceptional communication and organizational skills
• Knowledge of HTML and experience with popular content management systems
• Ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
• Basic Adobe Photoshop skills
• Proven ability to build consensus and work effectively within team members
• Degree  in  Journalism, Technical Writing or a related field
• Passion, Integrity and Energy!

Terms & Conditions

This opportunity will be presented to the successful candidate as a full-time. 

The contract will be for a 12 month period subject to satisfactory performance reviews. 

Salary to be agreed depending on experience.

Application requirements

Applications must include the following:

• Suitability of the applicant to carry out this work, including an outline of relevant knowledge, experience and expertise.
• A CV that responds directly to the above-mentioned required qualifications and experience.
• Two references
• Full contact details

Send applications to careersinafrika@gmail.com

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Foreman (Building and Civil Works) Job in South Sudan

Foreman (Building and Civil Works)

Location: South Sudan
 

Terms of Employment: Contract
 

Availability: Immediate
 

We are a construction company involved in Building & Civil works. 

We are looking to fill the position of a Foreman who will be responsible for the day to day management of our project.
 

For you to be shortlisted for this position you should meet the following requirements:-

• Must have a minimum Diploma in Building and Civil Engineering or construction related discipline
• A HND or BSc in Civil Engineering or any related field will be an added advantage.
• Be proficient in computer applications MS Excel/MS Word
• Minimum age of 40 years
• Have a minimum of 10 years post-graduate experience in supervisory position majorly in building & civil works.
• Must have supervised high rise buildings.
• You must be able to work and deliver under pressure and have excellent interpersonal skills

If you fit this bill, kindly send your cover letter and updated curriculum vitae telling us why you think you are best suited for this post and you MUST state you’re current and expected gross to 'sudanforeman@gmail.com' by 23rd July 2012

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted

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SNV WASH Intern (Network Facilitator) Job in Nairobi Kenya

Introduction
 

SNV is an international capacity development organisation that works in 35 countries in five regions.
 

In WASH SNV supports initiatives in 9 countries in East and Southern Africa: Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, Mozambique, Rwanda, Zambia, Zimbabwe, South Sudan and Ethiopia.  

The role of SNV is: 

(1) provision of advisory services, 

(2) Knowledge networking and 

(3) promotion of evidence-based advocacy.  

The WASH programme provides technical and capacity building support to local partners from the public, private and NGO sector with the objective of increasing sustainable and equitable access to water, sanitation and hygiene in rural areas and small towns.

The SNV WASH programme work is centred around 4 product areas:

(1) Sustainable Sanitation and Hygiene for ALL, 

(2) Functionality of rural water supply services,

(3) WASH in schools and 

(4) Sustainable water supply in peri-urban areas and small towns.  

The WASH programme has its own sector leader and a team of WASH advisors. 

SNV has developed the strategy 2013-2015 where knowledge Development and Networking is at the core of SNV work and is cross cutting in all the WASH product areas. 

The core role of SNV in knowledge development and networking is diagnosing, developing and disseminating knowledge around key constraints and opportunities and fostering innovation.  

To strengthen knowledge development and networking, a regional WASH knowledge Network has been established to foster knowledge development, exchange and collaboration.The regional WASH Knowledge network is led by a Sponsor WASH Director and a Network Leader.

 They together with the sector leaders from each country, form the core group that sets out the directions of the WASH network.

The assignment and objectives:
 

In order to strengthen the development of the ESA WASH program and the functioning of the WASH Knowledge Network, SNV requires the services of an intern to work with the Knowledge Network Leader (KNL) to: 

(1) strengthen products development, 

(2) accelerate knowledge development, 

(3) promote resource mobilization and 

(4) promote partnership development.

The specific tasks to be accomplished and results to be achieved:
 

Objective: Strengthen Products development
 

Tasks

• Support the KNL to develop user friendly product/program sheets
• Track and keep an update of the WASH workforce  resource in ESA including CVs and setting up a consultancy base of WASH consultants,
• Continually collect and keep an update of best practices per product including project references.
• Promote the generation, simple storage and updating of WASH pictures/photos in ESA.
• Establish and implement a framework for scanning, collecting and continually documenting the demand for interns in the WASH sector
• Support the KNL and Sponsor WASH Director in compiling and sharing the WASH program progress updates

Results

• Four user friendly product sheets
• Updated record of WASH advisors CVs, competencies and skill mix.
• Updated project references for the 4 programs
• Photo/picture gallery of pictures of WASH interventions
• A functional system providing yearly inventory of WASH interns interested to work with WASH in ESA
• Mid -year and Annual WASH progress updates

Objective: Accelerate Knowledge development
 

Tasks:

• Support the KNL to facilitate development and implementation corporate action research
• Support the KNL to facilitate development, implementation and sharing results of ESA cross country knowledge.
• Support in facilitation of d-group discussions on relevant WASH topics
• Support the KNL/sponsor WASH directorto organize regional WASH Knowledge Network workshops and meetings
• Establish and implement a framework for streamlining, uploading and continually updating the ESA WASH intranet site
• Scan and support the KNL to facilitate publication of ESA WASH experiences/cases
• Scan and share links with ESA advisors on important publications and knowledge sites. 

Results:

• Logistical, administrative  and documentation support provided
• Cross country knowledge development initiatives supported
• D-group discussions successfully facilitated
• Regional workshops and meetings successfully organized
• A functional and updated ESA WASH intranet site
• Publications in the media
• Publication and knowledge sites shared with WASH advisors
• Active use of social media Twitter, Blogs, Facebook

Objective: Promote RM
 

Tasks:

• Establish and implement a framework for continually scanning, updating and sharing opportunities for resource mobilization in WASH
• Support the KNL/sponsor WASH director in the development of RM strategies and proposals for the key projects identified for BD and scalability per WASH program.
• Development of WASH project references in different formats (USAID, EU,…)

Results:

• RM opportunities shared with ESA advisors
• Strategies and proposals developed for BD and scalability project areas identified in Addis Ababa.

Objective: Promote partnership development
Task:  Establish and implement a framework for continually scanning, updating and sharingopportunities for knowledge partnerships
Result: Partnership opportunities shared with ESA WASH advisors

Requirements: 

Education and Work Experience:  BA/BSc or MA/MSc with least 2 years of experience in communications related fields/Knowledge development fields

Specific skills

• Good planning and reporting skills
• Strong desire to develop knowledge and learn
• Actively focused on achieving results and objectives
• Good oral and written communication, analysing, writing and computer skills.
• Good interpersonal skills

Duration: 1 year

Duty Location: Nairobi, Kenya

Salary Scale: SNV’s stipend for interns
 

Desired Appointment date: August 2012.

Application: Please send your application letter and CV to kenya@snvworld.org(att. HR Officer) before 25th July, 2012 with reference to “WASH Intern” as cover letter/subject title

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