UNICEF Nutrition Specialist (Coordination) Job in Kenya

United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF)
 

Kenya Country Office

Vacancy Announcement “KCO/NUTR/2014-079”

Nutrition Specialist (Coordination) - NOC  
 

Fixed Term Appointment

Date of Issue: 18 November 2014                                    

Applications are hereby invited from suitably-qualified candidates who are Kenyan Nationals to fill the above position on a Fixed Term Appointment in the Nutrition Section of UNICEF Kenya Country Office.

Purpose of Post: Under the general supervision of the Chief of Nutrition, and with technical support of the Global Nutrition Cluster, the Country Nutrition Sector Coordinator will be responsible for leading the Nutrition Coordination at National and Sub National level in Kenya.

Major Duties and Responsibilities:

Establishment and maintenance of appropriate coordination mechanisms at national and county level:

• Ensure that cluster participants are aware of relevant policy guidelines, technical standards and relevant commitments that the Government/concerned authorities have undertaken under international human rights law;
• Ensure that responses are in line with existing policy guidance, technical standards, and relevant Government human rights legal obligations.

Planning and strategy development:

• Ensure appropriate coordination between all Nutrition humanitarian partners (including national and international NGOs, the Red Cross/Red Crescent Movement, IOM and other international organizations active in the sector) as well as national authorities and local structures
• Ensure the establishment/maintenance of appropriate sector coordination mechanisms including working groups at the national, and if necessary, local level;
• Ensure full integration of the IACS’s agreed priority cross-cutting issues, namely human rights, HIV/AIDS, age, gender and environment, utilization participatory and community-based approaches.  In line with this, promote gender equality by ensuring that the needs, contributions and capacities of women and girls as well as men and boys are addressed;
• Secure commitments from cluster participants in responding to needs and filling gaps, ensuring an appropriate distribution of responsibilities within the cluster, with clearly defined focal points for specific issues where necessary;
• Ensure that participants work collectively, ensuring the complementarities of the various stake holder’s actions;
• Promote emergency response actions while at the same time considering the need for early recovery planning as well as prevention and risk reduction concerns;
• Ensure effective links with other clusters (with OCHA support), especially Health & Nutrition, Agriculture and Livelihoods and Education;
• Represent the interests of the cluster in discussions with the Humanitarian Coordinator on prioritization, resource mobilization and advocacy;
• Act as focal point for inquiries on the cluster’s response plans and operations.

Application of standards:

• Ensure predictable action within the cluster for the following;
• Needs assessment and analysis; development of standard assessment formats for use within the sector;
• Identification of gaps;
• Developing/updating agreed response strategies and action plans for the cluster and ensuring that these are adequately reflected in the overall country strategies, such as the Common Humanitarian Action Plan (CHAP) an integral component of the CAP process.
• Drawing lessons learned from past activities and revising strategies and action plans accordingly;
• Developing an exit, or transition, strategy for the cluster.

Monitoring and reporting:

• Specifically needs to include an analytical interpretation of best available information in order to benchmark progress of the emergency response over time.  That is - monitoring indicators (quantity, quality, coverage, continuity and cost) of service delivery which are derived from working towards meeting standards (mentioned in point 4).
• Ensure regular reporting against cluster indicators of service delivery (quantity, quality, coverage, continuity and cost) supports analysis of cluster in closing gaps and measuring impact of interventions.

Advocacy and resource mobilization:

• Identify core advocacy concerns, including resource requirements, and contribute key messages to broader advocacy initiatives of the Humanitarian Coordinators and other actors;
• Advocate for donors to fund cluster participants to carry out priority activities in the sector concerned, while at the same time encouraging cluster participants to mobilize resources for their activities through the usual channels.

Identification of key partners

• Identify key humanitarian partners for the cluster, respecting their respective mandates and program priorities
• Identify other key partners including local and national authorities, peacekeeping forces, etc.
• Carryout capacity mapping of all current and potential actors – government, national and international humanitarian organizations as well as national institutions, the private sector and market assess to materials and services

Training and capacity building of national/local authorities and civil society:

• Promote and support training of humanitarian personnel and capacity building of humanitarian partners, based on the mapping and understanding of available capacity;
• Support efforts to strengthen the capacity of the national/local authorities and civil society.

Required Qualifications: 

• Advanced university degree in Nutrition, or related technical field.

Experience:

• Five to Eight years with significant experience working in coordination and emergency contexts preferably UN or NGO experience at a programme management level.

Language(s):

• Fluency in English and another UN working language required.  
• Knowledge of Kiswahili would be an asset.

Interested and suitable candidates should ensure that they forward their applications along with their curricula vitae (internal candidates should attach copies of their last two Performance Evaluation Reports), to:

The Human Resources Manager
UNICEF Kenya Country Office
Email address: kenyahrvacancies@unicef.org 

Closing Date: 01 December 2014

Please indicate Reference No. “KCO/NUTR/2014-079”in the email subject.

“Qualified female candidates are encouraged to apply”
 

Zero tolerance for sexual exploitation and abuse
 

UNICEF is a smoke-free environment

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MADICO Finance Management Training Consultancy Services Request for Proposals

Request for Proposals (RFP): Finance Management Training Consultancy Services
 

MADICO
 

RFP Reference No. 3162-KEN/2014/0003
 

MADICO  (Mogila Asegis & Development Initiative Concern) has received funding  from  the  United  States  African  Development  Foundation  (USADF)  towards  its  irrigation planning and capacity building. USADF is an independent Agency of the US government that operates at local levels in Africa in support of economic development. 

  

MADICO  management  is  formed  with  the  purpose  of  poverty  alleviation  by empowering its members through implementation of sustainable irrigation activities that contribute to increased  access  to  income  and  improved  or  expanded  production  and  marketing  of  agricultural produce at NANAM.
 

The Procurement Committee for  MADICO  now requests  sealed  proposals  from eligible and qualified consultancy firms or individuals to train 20 members of  MADICO board members and its focal group members on financial management.
 

Key areas of the training package shall comprise of the following:

1. Separation of cash and financial management duties;
2. Setting up, implementing and maintaining internal controls;
3. Specific roles of staff and procurement committees;
4. Petty cash management and documentation;
5. Non-petty cash financial transactions’ documentation (preparation and maintenance of payment vouchers, approvals, and receipts);
6. Cashbook maintenance and bank reconciliations;
7. Payroll systems preparation and maintenance;
8. Calculating depreciation costs;
9. Procurement—internal policies of approvals for various sized purchases;
10. Recording of farm sales income;
11. Preparation of monthly Financial Statements (showing all income, expenditure and cash flows using the existing simplified format that should be collected from the client during the training;
12. Basing MADICO’s financial decisions on developed financial statements;
13. Cash flow planning (reading financial statements and projections to project future cash flow);
14. Analyzing financial investments such as assets, infrastructure, trainings and others;
15. Dividends’ decisions for members based on the MADICO’s plans.

Deliverables
 

Training manual, financial management and procurement policy shall be the products of this training and they shall be delivered by the consultant to  MADICO  and CEZAM &  Associates  Ltd  (ADF  Partner  in  Kenya).  

THESE  PRODUCTS  MUST  DEMONSTRATE  A PARTICIPATORY  PROCESS  THAT  INVOLVES  THE  MEMBERS  OF  MADICO  IN FORMULATION,  HENCE  RESPONSIVE  TO  THE  MADICO  FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT AND PROCUREMENT NEEDS.  

A training report will also be expected.  

The training report will have addressed the above training areas, trainees concerns in the above sub topics and MADICO’s area of skills gaps that the Partner will continually address to strengthen the organization’s financial  systems  and  procurement  procedures.  

These products shall be submitted in copies as follows:

	Type of copy	No. of copies required	Submitted to
Simplified Training manual	Hard copies	5	MADICO
		3	CEZAM & Associates Ltd
	Soft/electronic copies (Microsoft Word in CD)	1	MADICO  (CD)
			CEZAM & Associates Ltd
Simplified financial and procurement Policy manual.	Hard copies	3	MADICO
		1	CEZAM & Associates Ltd
	Soft/electronic copies (Microsoft Word in CD)	1	MADICO
		1	CEZAM & Associates Ltd
Training report that clearly demonstrates a participatory training approach ,list of post training actions for improving financial management and procurement systems within MADICO	Hard copies	2	MADICO
		1	CEZAM & Associates Ltd
	Soft/electronic copies (Microsoft Word in CD)	1	MADICO
		1	CEZAM & Associates Ltd

Requirements for Qualifications: 

Consultancy  firms/individuals  are  advised  to  send  separate  technical  and  financial  proposals (currency;  Kenya  shillings)  for  this  assignment  as  their  RFPs.  

Consultants not disclosing full information  in  the  proposals  will  be  considered  non-responsive  and  their  proposals  rejected. 

Consultancy firms must provide detailed CVs of all technical team members to undertake specific elements of the assignment with a confirmation that they will not change those individuals unless with prior written consent of MADICO Board or Management Committee.  

Interested and eligible bidders may obtain further information through MADICO coordinator or the undersigned.

1. Certificate of Incorporation;
2. Business Permit;
3. VAT Registration Certificate;
4. Registration Certificate;
5. Evidence of previous consultancy work of similar nature, full address and contact of persons of Major clients served with similar works;
6. Accreditation/affiliation certificate, qualification and experience of key staff (attach curriculum Vitae) and
7. Evidence of capability to undertake the assignment.

Quotations are received with the following conditions:

1. All prices quoted should be value added tax (vat) exclusive. 
2. The price quoted shall remain valid for 180 days after opening of the bids.
3. Comprehensive detail of other costs to be incurred. For examples, transport and other necessary expense expected to be incurred in executing the activity applied for should be specified in the proposal.

Sealed quotes must be sent through G4S Lokichoggio as per the address below on or before 5th December 2014.  

Proposals can be dropped in the group’s tender box at MADICO Offices in Lokichoggio at the UN Compound and behind KCB Lokichoggio 

or emailed to the madico2008@gmail.com

LATE Bids will not be considered.  

The Board Chairman/Procurement Committee 
MADICO 
P.O. Box 44 – 30503 Lokichoggio,  Kenya.

E mail: madico2008@gmail.com  / +254 (0) 718 482 968 or +254 (0) 728 772 164

5th December 2014 is the deadline for all potential bidders to submit any questions through the above email  address for our response.

For further information about the agency visit http://www.usadf.gov

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Ghafla! Web Design Intern (Paid) Job in Kenya

Paid Web Development at Leading Kenyan Media House
 

Ghafla! is a local entertainment website that attracts and serves large online audiences in Kenya
 

We are seeking to recruit an passionate and self- motivated individual to the position of Web Design Intern.

Job Ref: HR-SPIA-09-201 1

Job Purpose: The Best job entails making changes to the template and core of the Ghafla! website, creation of banners for advertisers, photo manipulation, video editing and hardware maintenance around the office.

Key result areas will include:

• Revenue changes from template edits.
• Quality of artwork created for clients.
• Quality of videos made for Ghafla!
• Fixing of computer issues around the office

Skills, knowledge and experience requirement:

• Under 25 years old
• At LEAST one year’s worth working experience in a busy writing environment.
• Knowledge of CMSes, especially template creation/editing.
• Skills in CSS, HTML, Javascript and the LAMP stack.
• Learned in Photoshop, Fireworks, or other similar software.
• Experience working with VPS and dedicated servers.

Perks include:

• Getting paid to party.
• Food and snacks provided for at the office.
• High speed internet with a general high-tech computing environment.
• No restrictions on social media in the office.

… and many more.

If you are interested, please send your resume or enquiries to: hr@ghafla.co.ke

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KEMRI FACES Program ICT Officer Job in Suba Kenya

Program Description: Research Care and Training Program (RCTP) is collaboration between the Kenya Medical Research Institute (KEMRI), University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) and University of Washington (UW). 

RCTP leads the Family AIDS Care and Education Services (FACES) program, a comprehensive HIV Prevention, Care and  Treatment program working in 140 clinics in Kisumu, Migori and Homabay Counties, Kenya. 

RCTP is seeking a motivated individual to fill the vacancy for anInformation and Communications Technology Officer in the FACES Program. 

Reports to: Sub County Coordinator
 

Location: Suba 
 

Duration: One Year Renewable 
 

Vacancy No. FN-59-11-2014 

Position Summary: The ICT Officer will undertake a wide range of ICT duties by providing technical assistance on implementation and operation system and helpdesk support to users. S/he will maintain the LAN hardware and software. 

Key Duties and Responsibilities

• Regular hardware and software maintenance
• Networking and network administration
• Scheduling and facilitate backups
• Trouble shooting PCs malfunction
• Liaising with ICT managers and ISPs in resolving Internet downtime
• Offer support to new and existing staff on new requirements and compliance with
• organizational ICT policy and government laws
• Conducting CMEs to staffs on emerging IT trends and technology
• Assist in project implementation and system deployment
• Perform other duties as may be assigned by management.

Key Requirements:

• At least Diploma in Computer Science/Information Technology or relevant field
• At least one (1) years’ relevant post-qualification experience
• Previous experience in a clinical research trial will be an added advantage
• At least Diploma in Computer Science/Information Technology or relevant field
• At least 2 years’ relevant work experience
• Experience in the management of windows 2003 server, MDaemon and LINUX operating system
• Ability to work independently as well as in a team and communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Must be flexible and willing to undertake other duties

Applications must include the following:

• A cover letter stating current work (if applicable), current salary.
• A current CV with names and telephone contacts for at least 2 referees
• Copies of academic and professional certificates and copy of the latest pay slip
• At least two recommendation letters.

All applications must be sent electronically to the email address below followed by hard copies which should be delivered or posted so as to reach the following address by 28th November 2014

eMail: hrrctp@kemri-ucsf.org

Human Resources Manager 
KEMRI – RCTP/ FACES Program 
P. O Box 614-40100 
Kisumu

Please write the Vacancy Number, and Position applied for on the envelope and in the subject Line of the Email. 

Applications must be send through the email address in the advert. 

Applications send to RCTP staff will be deemed as canvassing and will be  disqualified 

Note: RCTP or any of its programs, Studies or Projects does not solicit for Money or any form of reward for a Job applicant to be considered for employment. Any such requests should be  immediately reported to the HR department. Any job applicant who tries to corrupt our  employee during any stage of the staff hiring process will be disqualified. 

KEMRI is an equal opportunity employer. 

Women, the Youth, people with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

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KEMRI FACES Program Assistant Programmer Job in Kisumu Kenya

Program Description: Research Care and Training Program (RCTP) is collaboration between the Kenya Medical Research Institute (KEMRI), University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) and University of Washington (UW). 

RCTP leads the Family AIDS Care  and Education Services (FACES) program, a comprehensive HIV Prevention, Care and Treatment program working in 140 clinics in Kisumu, Migori and Homabay Counties, Kenya. 

RCTP is seeking a motivated individual to fill the vacancy for anAssistant Programmer in the FACES Program. 

Reports to: Senior Programmer 
 

Location: Kisumu 
 

Duration: One Year Renewable 
 

Vacancy No. FN-58-11-2014 

Key Duties and Responsibilities

• Develop databases and systems as may be required, in the technology best suited for the particular need, e.g., MySQL, Excel, Access.
• Develop input forms, reports and data extracts for the Open Medical Records System (OpenMRS) and other software that may be in use.
• Provide support and advice to system administrators when they encounter software issues that require a more advanced understanding of the software.
• Participate actively in the systems team. Offer advice on software issues. When requested, evaluate software for suitability to FACES.
• Meet with the data quality team and participate actively in defining and achieving data quality objectives. Write software as required to assure data quality and other duties as may be assigned.
• Provide software as needed to transfer and transform data between various data stores such as MySQL, Excel spreadsheets and Access databases.
• Develop software as necessary to support or extend the OpenMRS database and system and any other software packages that may be in use.

Other Responsibilities:

• Help to deploy and install open source applications and in-house developed software.
• Respond to AD HOC data requests as requested by the organization.
• Participate in the Faces systems quarterly meeting.
• Empower/train OpenMRS users about functionalities of the system.

Key Requirements:

• Diploma in Computer Science or Equivalent. Those with Bachelor degree may also apply
• At least 2 years experience as a programmer in a busy development environment.
• Ability to develop web based applications.
• An understanding of Electronic Medical Records (EMR) systems is an added advantage.

Knowledge Skills and Attributes Required:

• Proven practical knowledge of the following programming languages: HTML, CSS, Java, jQuery, Javascript, SQL.
• Proven ability to extract data from relational databases using SQL.
• Ability to translate user requirements into functional specifications.
• Proven ability to train users on the use of computer applications.
• Good documentation skills with high attention to detail.
• Good presentation skills.
• Ability to keep abreast with current technology and quickly learn new development tools and technologies.

Applications must include the following:

• A cover letter stating current work (if applicable), current salary.
• A current CV with names and telephone contacts for at least 2 referees
• Copies of academic and professional certificates and copy of the latest pay slip
• At least two recommendation letters.

All applications must be sent electronically to the email address below followed by hard copies which should be delivered or posted so as to reach the following address by 28th November 2014

eMail: hrrctp@kemri-ucsf.org

Human Resources Manager 
KEMRI – RCTP/ FACES Program 
P. O Box 614-40100
Kisumu

Please write the Vacancy Number, and Position applied for on the envelope and in the subject Line of the Email. 

Applications must be send through the email address in the advert. 

Applications send to RCTP staff will be deemed as canvassing and will be disqualified 

Note: RCTP or any of its programs, Studies or Projects does not solicit for Money or any form of reward for a Job applicant to be considered for employment. Any such requests should be immediately reported to the HR department. Any job applicant who tries to corrupt our employee during any stage of the staff hiring process will be disqualified. 

KEMRI is an equal opportunity employer. 

Women, the Youth, people with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

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Restaurant Cashiers Jobs in Thika Kenya (KES 15K)

Our Client is a Fast food Chain restaurant currently recruiting acashiers

Roles

Receive and process all payment methods for restaurant guests
 

Settle all guest checks in the computer system and maintain accountability for all financial transactions.
 

Maintain complete knowledge of point-of-sale and manual systems and procedures.
 

Set up and organize work station with designated supplies, forms and resource materials; maintain cleanliness at all times.  

Answer outlet telephone using correct salutations and telephone etiquette

Requirements

• Qualification in Accounting or a Hospitality Course
• Handle guest complaints with follow up to ensure guest satisfaction.
• Ability to communicate satisfactorily in English with guests/visitors, management and co-workers, to their understanding. 
• Ability to remain stationary at assigned post for extended periods of time.
• Ability to compute mathematical calculations.
• Ability to input and access information into the point-of-sale system.
• Ability to prioritize, organize and follow up.
• Ability to maintain concentration and think clearly in a noisy environment with high pedestrian traffic.
• Six months prior experience in same or similar position.

Salary: Shs 15,000

Experience:None required-training will be conducted
 

Excellent Excel Knowledge and good presentation skills

If you feel you fit the above role ,please send your CV only quoting the job title on the email subject to jobs@alternatedoors.co.ke

N.B: We do not charge any fee for receiving your CV in our database nor for interviewing.

Only candidates short-listed for interview will be contacted.

For unsolicited applications,please drop your CV in our offices (Devan Plaza, Westlands 4th Floor) Monday to Friday- 3pm- 5.30pm ONLY.

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Deepa Industries Machine Operator Job in Kenya

Deepa Industries (Tropical Heat)

Position: Machine Operator 

Purpose of the Positions: To produce products meeting the quality standards and safety requirements.

Functional Responsibilities:

• Operate the plant / process in a safe manner, at the standard speed to attain the expected output.
• ensuring manufacturing of quality of the  products.
• Provide required material for the next step of process operation at the standard speed and quality levels
• Monitor and control the process operations. Maintain required process parameters
• Physical stock taking and monitors  raw material quantities & segregates  material  waste for disposal
• Performs Start up and Shut down activities.
• Co-ordinating with next step of process operation.
• Performs 1st level  cleaning & maintenance of production line equipment
• Adhere to GMP guidelines to maintain required hygiene levels and improve Housekeeping
• Analyse downtimes and take actions to minimise efficiency loss.
• Co-ordinates with utilities, mechanics and electricians during start-up, shutdown, maintenance and breakdowns
• On line quality checks/QMS
• ERP data entries and completes  documentation.
• Adhere to all safety guidelines and  carrys out safety checks
• Keeps  working area clean and tidy at all times;
• Cleans machine regularly according to schedule.
• Does any other job that may be assigned to him/her from time to time

Required Qualifications:

• Holder of a Degree or Diploma –in Mechanical Engineering (Plant Option)
• Have 1-2 years’ experience as a machine operator in Manufacturing Industry.

Competencies

• Safety cautious
• Highly organized and flexible
• Must be self-directed and able to complete projects with limited supervision

How to Apply:
 

If you are interested in the position and have the skills and competencies we are looking for, we would like to hear from you.

Please forward a copy of your updated resume indicating your current salary and expected salary to hr@tropicalheat.co.ke by close of business 22nd November, 2014.

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Manufacturing Company Senior Sales Executive Job in Kenya

Our client is a Manufacturing Company currently recruiting aSenior Sales Executive.

Job Summary: The person will be responsible for achieving the company ambitious growth plans, and engage with the  Senior Management Team to implement sales strategies that will achieve and exceed budgeted levels of sales growth in all product lines locally. 

The key area of focus is to promote the Company’s products to institutions and supermarkets.

Key Duties and responsibilities

• Responsible for planning and implementing sales strategies together with the team so as to achieve the envisioned business growth plan.
• Identifies product improvements or new products by remaining current on industry trends, market activities, and competitors
• Be at the fore front in servicing key accounts and identifying growth opportunities so as to increase market penetration and optimize market share
• Responsible for ensuring a seamless supply of the retail and wholesale merchandise as well as brand visibility at all point of sales
• Develop partnership with customers to ensure successful market entry plans and trade management
• Develop effective forecast of the consumer trade needs and retailing development in the target markets
• Maintain effective communication channels between sales team and other departments to ensure smooth execution of business plans and strategies
• Maintains productive relationships across the sales team to fast track revenue growth locally and regionally
• Maintains quality service by establishing and enforcing organisation standards
• Prepares reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarising information

Requirements

• Minimum Business Degree / Diploma preferably in Marketing
• At least 3 years Sales & Channel Distribution experience
• Strong understanding of Retail/Channel Marketing, Retail Merchandising and Retail Management
• Excellent communication skills and an astute negotiator
• Strong analytical, problem-solving and decision-making skills
• Great ideas and passionate about an entrepreneur who can think out of the box
• Strong sense of teamwork and ability to work cross functionally with minimal supervision
• High level of integrity.
• Good knowledge of IT systems and software.

If you feel you fit the above role ,please send your CV only quoting the job title on the email subject to jobs@alternatedoors.co.ke

N.B: We do not charge any fee for receiving your CV in our database nor for interviewing.

Only candidates short-listed for interview will be contacted.

For unsolicited applications,please drop your CV in our offices (Devan Plaza, Westlands 4th Floor) Monday to Friday - 3pm - 5.30pm ONLY.

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Manufacturing Company Senior Sales Executive Job in Kenya

Our client is a Manufacturing Company currently recruiting aSenior Sales Executive.

Job Summary: The person will be responsible for achieving the company ambitious growth plans, and engage with the  Senior Management Team to implement sales strategies that will achieve and exceed budgeted levels of sales growth in all product lines locally. 

The key area of focus is to promote the Company’s products to institutions and supermarkets.

Key Duties and responsibilities

• Responsible for planning and implementing sales strategies together with the team so as to achieve the envisioned business growth plan.
• Identifies product improvements or new products by remaining current on industry trends, market activities, and competitors
• Be at the fore front in servicing key accounts and identifying growth opportunities so as to increase market penetration and optimize market share
• Responsible for ensuring a seamless supply of the retail and wholesale merchandise as well as brand visibility at all point of sales
• Develop partnership with customers to ensure successful market entry plans and trade management
• Develop effective forecast of the consumer trade needs and retailing development in the target markets
• Maintain effective communication channels between sales team and other departments to ensure smooth execution of business plans and strategies
• Maintains productive relationships across the sales team to fast track revenue growth locally and regionally
• Maintains quality service by establishing and enforcing organisation standards
• Prepares reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarising information

Requirements

• Minimum Business Degree / Diploma preferably in Marketing
• At least 3 years Sales & Channel Distribution experience
• Strong understanding of Retail/Channel Marketing, Retail Merchandising and Retail Management
• Excellent communication skills and an astute negotiator
• Strong analytical, problem-solving and decision-making skills
• Great ideas and passionate about an entrepreneur who can think out of the box
• Strong sense of teamwork and ability to work cross functionally with minimal supervision
• High level of integrity.
• Good knowledge of IT systems and software.

If you feel you fit the above role ,please send your CV only quoting the job title on the email subject to jobs@alternatedoors.co.ke

N.B: We do not charge any fee for receiving your CV in our database nor for interviewing.

Only candidates short-listed for interview will be contacted.

For unsolicited applications,please drop your CV in our offices (Devan Plaza, Westlands 4th Floor) Monday to Friday - 3pm - 5.30pm ONLY.

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Consumer Electronics Company Partnerships Manager Job in Kenya

Our client is a leading consumer electronics company currently recruiting a Partnerships Manager.

The role would include developing in-depth understanding and becoming the expert in the markets and competitive environment in which our brand competes. 

Understanding to include:

• Key local and regional competitors
• Local market segmentation
• Local pricing
• Route-to-market and channel strategy
• Media channels and their respective costs

Managing the entire sales-cycle for key accounts, including lead identification, strategy formation, market testing, operational rollout, and ongoing client management and support.

Sustaining a stable sales pipeline, creating monthly sales plans, and achieving sales targets according to monthly sales plans/annual sales targets.

Identifying potential clients and cultivating relationships with decision-makers to generate sales and value-creating partnerships; engaging directly with potential accounts to understand their organization’s needs and applying strategic initiative to develop a sales plan.

Developing and delivering strategy documents and presentations to key account partners in East Africa.

Creating integrated brand marketing and communication plan; ensuring that marketing is consistent with brand strategy and communication for each geography and/or channel.

Overseeing product demonstrations, marketing campaigns, and awareness workshops for prospective and current end-users, entrepreneurs, and/or resellers.

Conducting field research and market testing to gather end-user data and insights; ensuring that business develops a deep understanding of consumer, shopper, and customer insights in the local market.

Assisting with customer service, support, and outreach as needed.

Properly documenting accounts, contacts, and activities in ERP system.

Qualifications:

• 7+ years experience in sales, business development, and/or partnership management
• Strong networking, business development, and client management skills
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Ability to juggle multiple tasks at once in a fast-paced work environment
• Experience in day-to-day client management and customer service
• Experience in strategy formation and implementation
• Technical or consumer devices background a plus

If you feel you fit the above role ,please send your CV only quoting the job title on the email subject to jobs@alternatedoors.co.ke

N.B: We do not charge any fee for receiving your CV in our database nor for interviewing.

Only candidates short-listed for interview will be contacted.

For unsolicited applications,please drop your CV in our offices (Devan Plaza, Westlands 4th Floor) Monday to Friday - 3pm - 5.30pm ONLY.

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Kitchen Assistants Jobs in Thika Kenya (KES 15K)

Our client is a Fast Food Chain currently recruiting for  Kitchen Assistants

Job Responsibilities

1. Inspect food preparation and serving areas to ensure observance of safe, sanitary food-handling practices

2. Turn or stir foods to ensure even cooking

3. Season and cook food according to recipes or personal judgment and experience

4. Observe and test foods to determine if they have been cooked sufficiently, using methods such as tasting, smelling, or piercing them with utensils

5. Weigh, measure, and mix ingredients according to recipes or personal judgment, using various kitchen utensils and equipment

6 Portion, arrange, and garnish food, and serve food to waiters or patrons

Salary: Shs 15,000

A qualification in food production
 

Experience:None required-training will be conducted
 

Excellent Excel Knowledge and good presentation skills

If you feel you fit the above role, please send your CV only quoting the job title on the email subject to jobs@alternatedoors.co.ke

N.B: We do not charge any fee for receiving your CV in our database nor for interviewing.

Only candidates short-listed for interview will be contacted.

For unsolicited applications, please drop your CV in our offices( Devan Plaza, Westlands 4th Floor) Monday to Friday- 3pm- 5.30pm ONLY.

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Motorcycle Riders Jobs in Kenya (KES 16K)

Our client is  currently recruiting  top notch motorcycle riders

You should be able to:

• Enjoy motorcycling and be a skilled rider
• Be physically fit
• Be reliable and punctual
• Be able to work on your own
• Have good literacy and numeracy skills
• Have the ability to read and follow maps and guides, plan and learn routes
• Have a mature attitude
• Be friendly and presentable
• A basic knowledge of motorcycle maintenance is useful but not required
• You should be in good health and have good eyesight

Salary: Shs 16,000

If you feel you fit the above role ,please send your CV only quoting the job title on the email subject to jobs@alternatedoors.co.ke

N.B: We do not charge any fee for receiving your CV in our database nor for interviewing.

Only candidates short-listed for interview will be contacted.

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AFEX Group Gym Instructor Job in Kenya

AFEX, a Lonrho company, provides camp construction, catering, management and logistics support to the Oil and Gas, Mining, UN and NGO sectors, in some of the most remote corners of Africa.  

With headquarters in Nairobi, Kenya, AFEX provides international standard service delivery, combined with 30 years of regional operational experience. 

The AFEX Team is dedicated to ensuring clients have peace of mind that their projects will run on schedule and to budget, with their personnel being cared for to a high international standard.  

AFEX wishes to recruit a competent, innovative and self-driven person to fill the following position:
 

Gym Instructor
 

Conduct good instructors advise to clients on diet, develop bespoke personal training plans and give vital advice and encouragements. 

Kindly note, this position is based in remote area.
 

Key Responsibilities:
 

As a fitness instructor you should be able to:

• Demonstrate the correct way to use exercise equipment
• Monitor the misuse of equipment
• Ensure the gym is clean and free of health and safety hazards and a pleasant space to work out
• Deliver aerobics classes and workshops
• Develop personal exercise and diet plans  on request by clients
• Prepare exercises plan for clients.
• Assist clients/customer in doing exercises using gym equipments.
• Give further instruction to clients on their physical exercise and how to maintain it.
• Promote and give wellness advices
• Advice clients on food diets
• Maintain and secure the functions of gym equipments to avoid accidents.
• Organize for training activities for the camp, social sporting activities and games alongside the recreational assistant

Skills and Competency Requirements:

• Must be physically fit
• Must have wide knowledge in Physical Education and Therapy.
• Must know different physical exercises and body building.
• Must have knowledge in preparing effective exercises according to client’s built or physical/health status.
• Must have knowledge in preparing dietary meals.
• Basic knowledge in human anatomy, most especially in muscular system
• Knowledge in using light and heavy gym equipments.
• Must be willing to do personal trainings.

The Minimum Qualification

• Diploma in Physical Therapy or Physical Education or related.
•  Need to have covered key heath and exercise topics, as well as more specialist subjects such as: personal training, exercising to music and water-based exercise.
• A certificate in Food Nutrition will be an added advantage
• Must have at least 1-3 years experience working in gym, fitness or wellness centres.
• First aid certificate
• Exercise Instructor Certificate which includes units for those who want to adapt programmes for people with medical conditions such as coronary heart disease, diabetes and post-stroke care.
• Gym Instructor provides fitness instructions and gives assistance to customers in enhancing their physical built.

To apply, send your CV only to careers@afexgroup.com before Friday 21st November 2014. 

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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