One Acre Fund Policy Innovation Officer job in East Africa

Wanted
Exceptional professionals with 2 to 5+ years of work experience to help governments achieve the next levels of impact.

Job Location
Bahir Dar, Ethiopia, Rubengera, Rwanda, or Zomba, Malawi (other rural postings possible).

Duration
Minimum 2 years commitment, full-time job.

Organization Description
Most of the world's poor are farmers, representing the largest and most uniform group of poor people in the world. One Acre Fund is a growing social enterprise in Kenya, Rwanda, Burundi, and Tanzania that is innovating a new way of helping farm families to achieve their full potential. Instead of giving handouts, One Acre Fund invests in farmers to generate a permanent gain in farm income. We provide farmers with a "service bundle" that includes education, finance, seed and fertilizer, and market facilitation. Our program is proven impactful – every year, we weigh thousands of harvests and measure 50-100% average gain in farm income per acre. We have laser-like focus on generating better lives for the people that we serve.

Job Description
One Acre Fund believes that policy is all about implementation. No matter how good or bad the policy, its execution on the ground is what changes lives.

To help craft policies which work on the ground, we are starting a new Government Services unit which is working together with regional and national partners to support government-led policy initiatives in agriculture. Following the lead of host governments, we support them with field implementation that changes the lives of millions of people. Our long-term goal is to help government to transform the agricultural ecosystems of whole countries. These projects generally utilize our existing field expertise in farm input distribution, rural mass marketing, and scalable training programs.

For these initiatives, we need both skilled Government Relations staff (see, for example, our Africa Government Officer posting) and also entrepreneurial field staff based in rural areas to focus on implementation.

• Regional and National Strategy Design: The Policy Innovation Officer will work with other One Acre Fund staff and high-level government officials to develop ideas to improve livelihoods of smallholder farmers and the efficiency of the agricultural sector.
• Program Implementation: The Policy Innovation Officer will roll out region-wide and eventually nationwide programs. Examples of past projects include a farm input system that delivers seed and fertilizer to several hundred thousand farm families; farm input marketing programs for similar numbers; and training support for 10,000+ extension agents.
• Team Management: The Policy Innovation Officer will screen, hire, and develop a staff of 30-150 full-time country national staff, depending on the project, to support scaled implementation.
• Innovation Trials: The Policy Innovation Officer will conduct an ambitious slate of trials within several districts, in order to discover new and effective mechanisms for promoting mass agricultural training—and to identify promising interventions One Acre Fund could scale-up across its entire network of smallholder farmers.
• Collaboration with Key Officials: The Policy Innovation Officer will update high-level officials in the ministry of agriculture on a regular basis. The Policy Innovation Officer will also collaborate with important leaders at partner institutions.

Career Growth and Development
One Acre Fund invests in building management and leadership skills. Your manager will invest significant time in your career development. We provide constant, actionable feedback delivered through mentorship and through regular management consulting-style career reviews. We also have regular one-on-one meetings, where we listen to and discuss career goals, and work collaboratively to craft roles that each person can be passionate about.  Because of our rapid growth, we constantly have new high-level roles opening up and opportunities in many functions. This results in fast career growth for our staff.

Qualifications
To start up and build this new team, we are seeking exceptional professionals with 2 to 5+ years of work experience. We are looking for truly extraordinary candidates who will help governments achieve the next levels of impact. Candidates who fit the following criteria are strongly encouraged to apply:

• Strong operational work experiences. We are looking for strong leaders with direct operating experience, ideally of an entrepreneurial and unstructured nature.
• Intelligence, creativity, and a desire to make things work. We need people to develop creative ideas to improve the quality of government services, who can then get out to the field and figure out how to make these ideas work in practice.
• Leadership experiences at work, or outside of work.
• Top-performing undergraduate background (please include GPA and test scores on your resume).
• Humility and personal stability. We are looking for passionate professionals who combine strong leadership skills with good humor, patience, and a humble approach to service.
• A willingness to commit to living in East Africa for at least two years—this is a long-term, career-track role. The ideal candidate will have at least one year demonstrated experience working in the developing world, although this is not a strict requirement.
• Professional/technical skills—high levels of proficiency with PowerPoint, Excel and other software programs.
• Language: English required and Amharic desirable in Ethiopia. English and French required in Rwanda.

Preferred Start Date
Flexible

Compensation
Starts modest. However, this is a career-track role with fast raises for performance, paying a meaningful salary for long-term placement in developing nations.

Benefits
Health insurance, immunizations, flight, room and board.

Sponsor International Candidates
Yes

To Apply
Complete this form. You will be prompted to submit your CV and cover letter. You may also be asked to submit work samples for some positions. Returned Peace Corps Volunteers (RPCVs), please submit a copy of your Description of Service (DOS) in the appropriate section.

East Africans are strongly encouraged to apply.

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Food & Beverage Manager, Chef, Cooks and IT Technical Support / Assistant Accountant Jobs in Mombasa Kenya

A leading Sports Club in Mombasa is looking for qualified persons of Kenyan nationality to fill the following positions:
 

Food & Beverage Manager
 

Reporting to the Club Manager, the prospective candidates must possess the following:

• Diploma in Food and Beverage service from a recognized institution
• At least 5 years’ experience having worked in a busy set up in a similar position with minimum supervision.
• Have excellent skills in food and beverage controls
• Possess strong verbal and written communication skills
• Have the ability to supervise personnel

Chef

• A Diploma in food production from a recognized institution.
• Well trained in at least 3 cuisines: continental, oriental and local.
• Minimum of 3 years experience in a busy restaurant.
• Excellent skills in food cost control

Cooks

• Diploma/ Certificate in Culinary/Catering/Hospitality/Food and Beverage from a recognized institution
• 3 years experienced in cooking different cuisines in a busy restaurant/ kitchen
• Ability to prepare all foods in accordance with standard recipes.

IT Technical Support / Assistant Accountant

• Advanced Diploma in Information Technology
• Configuring IT Systems ie, servers, networks etc
• Undertaking System repairs, ie computers, printers etc
• Ability to perform system administration tasks including required upgrades & integration.
• Experience in a hospitality set up will be an added advantage.
• Knowledge of Quickbooks

Interested candidates are required to submit their application letters complete with detailed CV with at least 2 referees and copies of relevant documents quoting the position title on the subject line to:

Advert No.
C/O Poste Restante
Mombasa - 80100

To reach us on or before 2nd October 2014.

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FH Kenya Logistics and Security Manager Job in Marsabit

Job Title: Logistics and Security Manager
 

Reports To: Country Director (CD)
 

Closing date for applications: 25th September, 2013
 

Contract Length: 3 Years
 

Position Location: Marsabit, with frequent travel
 

Summary
 

This position is a senior role in the organization, reporting to the Country Director. 

The Logistics Manager will not only oversee his/her main functions and the Logistics staff in Marsabit, but will also be responsible for the position’s functions in other FH’s offices across the country. 

The Logistics Manager will be responsible to set up and maintain an efficient/effective logistics system for the organization that covers the following key result areas;-

Key Result #1 – Security and Communication
 

This position will ensure that FH staff are working in a safe environment. 

This will include attending relevant security meetings at County and National levels, as well as developing good relationships with police and other security personnel in our areas of operation. 

The Logistics Manager is responsible to oversee the radio system, FH Satelite phones ensuring that they are functioning well.

Key Result #2 – Fleet Management
 

The Logistics Manager will oversee all FH Kenya staff transportation, including ground and air transportation. 

He/she will also be responsible for ensuring safe and affordable transportation of staff with vehicles that do not belong to FH, managing contracts and external relationships where appropriate.
 

He/she will oversee vehicle maintenance, timely service as well as being responsible to train, set standards for, and oversee all the drivers in the country program, even those not located in Marsabit.
 

Key Result #3 – Procurement and Distribution
 

The position is responsible to ensure that appropriate systems are in place for timely procurement and distribution of program and support materials. 

This includes ensuring that any systems have safeguards, checks and balances that guard against fraud
or corruption.

Key Result #4 – Asset Management and compliance monitoring
 

Responsible, in coordination with the finance team, for ensuring that FH Kenya has an appropriate asset tracking system in place.

The system should include quarterly inventory tracking reports and should have an excellent asset movement tracking system.

Responsible for ensuring Logistics polices & procedures are in compliance with applicable FH Kenya, funding source & government policies, procedures and requirements.

Qualifications:

Educational level:  

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business management, Supply Chain, Logistics Systems or
  related field
• Five year’s experience in a similar sized organization
• Proven experience managing logistics systems in infrastructure limited environments and direct experience in creating logistics (flow) systems
• Solid understanding of vehicle mechanics, specifically Land Cruisers and Land Rovers
• Demonstrable experience with HF radio and security protocols

Other Competencies: 

• Ability to take initiative, a team leader able to work with minimum supervision
• Strong computer skills and Reporting experience very helpful
• Ability to maintain performance expectations in diverse cultural contexts and with limited resources.
• Willingness to travel to other field offices.
• Able to manage human resources for optimum effectiveness and efficiency.
• Fluency in spoken and written Swahili and English

Interested and qualified candidates should email their applications indicating the expected salary, updated CV with three referees, day telephone contacts to - email address hr_fhkenya@fh.org latest by 25th September, 2013, noting that

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted

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AMREF Head of Finance and Management Accountant Jobs in Kenya

AMREF is the largest indigenous health development nongovernmental organization based in Africa. Working with and through African communities, health systems and governments, AMREF aims to close the gap that prevents people from accessing their basic right to health.

With headquarters in Kenya, AMREF has programmes in Ethiopia, Uganda, Somalia, South Sudan, Kenya, Tanzania, South Africa and West Africa.

Employing over 800 staff and with an annual operating budget of approximately $70 million, AMREF is a knowledge resource for donors and partners.

For more information visit our website www.amref.org.

AMREF Headquarters seeks to recruit highly competent and self-driven individuals to fill the following positions:

Head of Finance, AMREF Headquarters

Ref: CHR/13/03/-06

Re- advertisement

Reporting to the Corporate Finance Manager, the incumbent will ensure timely and accurate provision of an effective financial management system for all units supported by AMREF Headquarters.

Candidates who applied to the last advertisement need not apply.

Management Accountant

Ref: CHR/13/03-07)

Reporting to the Corporate Finance Manager, incumbent will ensure availability of accurate and timely donor reporting and budgetary compliance across all AMREF finance offices.

We are looking for individuals with strong organizational, management and reporting skills, who can demonstrate leadership, initiative and results.

Please visit the AMREF website at www.amref.org to view the job specifications and application process.

If you feel that you meet the criteria, complete the online application form attaching your CV.

We encourage interested candidates to submit their applications by Friday, 5 April 2013.

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

AMREF is an equal opportunity employer and has a non-smoking environment policy

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South – South Centre Chief Executive Officer Job in Kenya

Ministry of State for Planning, National Development and Vision 2030
 

Chief Executive Officer for South – South Centre
 

Preamble
 

The Government through the Ministry of State for Planning, National Development and Vision 2030 has set up a South – South Centre in Nairobi. 

The Centre will coordinate and promote all South-South and Triangular Cooperation activities in Kenya; promote policy mainstreaming of South-South Cooperation; provide advice to the Government on potential links that could be established with other programmes and initiatives within and without the region/sub region. 

The Centre is also expected to cooperate with other international organizations and governments with the aim of identifying technical cooperation projects under bilateral and multilateral arrangements. 

The Ministry is seeking a competent Chief Executive Officer for the Centre.
 

Terms of Reference
 

The Chief executive Officer’s main responsibilities will be to provide strategic leadership and guide the operations of the centre. 

Specifically, the Chief executive Officer shall:

• Develop and recommend to the Board the Long Term Strategy, Business Plans, and Annual Operating Budgets.
• Implementation Board policies and programmes by providing strategic leadership and effective management for the Centre.
• Coordinate and promote all South-South and Triangular cooperation activities and act as a clearing house for South- South engagements in Kenya.
• Promote economic development through a systematic exchange of information, skills, knowledge, technical know-how and best practices.
• Promote a vibrant private sector with links to other high profile private sectors in emerging and developing economies.
• Provide leadership and management of the Centre and other resources
• Mobilize resources and build capacity for the Centre.
• Develop and implement an appropriate monitoring and evaluation system for the South – South centre activities.
• Act as the Secretary to the Board.

Qualification and Experience

• A Master’s degree in any development related discipline from a recognized university with a bias in regional and international cooperation.
• Minimum of 15 years professional experience on development and regional and international cooperation.
• Experience in working with government and development partners
• Understanding of the concept and operating mechanisms of south-south cooperation.
• Experience in linking national development planning, trade and economic cooperation with the south – South and triangular cooperation.
• Ability to conceptualize problems and to identify and implement solutions expeditiously.
• Ability to proactively seek and recommend sound policy initiatives.
• Good communication and negotiation skills.
• Adequate computer literacy.

Terms and Conditions: The successful applicant for this job will serve on a three year contract renewable subject to satisfactory performance.

Salary: The salary will be competitive and negotiable.
 

Applicants to submit the following documents

1. Application letter with copies of certificates, testimonials, and other supporting documents.
2. Current Curriculum Vitae.
3. Names of three referees and their contacts.
4. Day time telephone number.

All applications should reach the undersigned on or before 31th March, 2013
 

To be addressed to:
 

Permanent Secretary
Ministry of State for Planning,
National Development and Vision 2030
P.O Box 30005 – 00100
Nairobi, Kenya.
 

Or hand delivered to Treasury Building, 3rd Floor, Room 303

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Assistant Training Manager (Banking) Job in Kenya

Assistant Training Manager
 

Job Responsibilities

1. Identifying training and development needs through job analysis, performance appraisals and regular consultation with Business Heads and regional training teams.
 

2. Designing and developing training and development programmes based on both the Bank's and the individual's needs.
 

3. Budgeting for planned programmes and keeping within budgets to ROI of any training or development intervention.
 

4. Provides orientation and on-boarding training for new joiners to the Bank.
 

5. Monitoring and reviewing the progress of trainees through questionnaires and discussions with managers.
 

6. Ensuring that statutory training requirements are met
 

7. Working closely with DIT/NITA to ensure claims are made and settled on time
 

8. Amending and revising programmes as necessary to adapt to the changing environment.
 

9. Helping line managers solve specific training problems, either on a one-to-one basis or in groups.
 

10. Developing and implementing e-learning modules.
 

11. Maintaining up-to-date electronic records and database for employees and training providers.
 

12. Keeping up to date with developments in training by reading relevant journals, going to meetings and attending relevant courses.
 

13. Managing the Bank’s Graduate Management Trainees and Internship Programmes
 

14. Coordinating the Bank’s Mentorship Programme
 

Job Requirements

• Interpersonal skills that enable the incumbent to work with people at all levels.
• Exceptional written and spoken communication skills.
• Problem-solving and negotiation skills.
• Initiative, self drive and ability to offer new ideas.
• Planning skills to manage time and to meet tight deadlines.
• Good personal presentation/grooming as well as presentation & report writing skills.
• Personal commitment to improving own knowledge and skills.
• At least a Bachelor of Education Degree or clearly demonstrated experience in corporate training and post graduate diploma in HRM
• Minimum 3 year(s) of working experience in Training/HR preferably in a Banking/Financial Industry.
• An understanding of e-learning techniques/modules 
• Hands on experience with a Human Resource Management System (HRMS).

Send your resume to alternatedoors@gmail.com and Expected Salary

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Sales and Marketing Manager Job in Nairobi Kenya

in the Agricultural sector and they are looking to fill the position of Sales and Marketing Manager. 

Please note that this position is based in Nairobi with frequent travel.

Type of position: Permanent

Job Purpose: To oversee, develop and grow the entire local Sales Department by developing and maintaining marketing strategies that meet corporate goals in line with the Company Strategic Plan.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Identify marketing and sales objectives that are in line with the company Strategic Plan and develop an annual sales & marketing plan.
• Identify marketing opportunities by identifying consumer requirements and defining markets.
• Research on competitors pricing, strength and weaknesses and creating a competitive edge.
• Improve product marketability, profitability and ensure same are marketed to the right markets both locally and externally.
• Sustain rapport with the Key accounts by making periodic visits, exploring specific needs and anticipating new opportunities.
• Support and manage the sales crew to improve their performances and appraise results.
• Establish and maintain close working relationships with critical internal departments such as Production, Finance and HR for smooth running of the department.
• Coordinate feasibility studies on the new products and report to management for marketing planning and formulation of strategies.
• Oversee all customer inquiries and requests to ensure appropriate responses in a timely manner.

Educational Qualifications & Experience

• A bachelor degree in B. Administration, B.Com or any other relevant qualification.
• At least 6 years relevant experience in FMCG with three in a senior management position.
• Proven excellent performance.
• Good in Sales planning, product development and positioning, People management and territory management.
• Excellent communication both written & oral.

Interested Applicants who believe they fit this profile should send their CV’s and Application letters to recruit@idp-ea.com not later than 20th October 2012.

Please note that applications accompanied by any other attachments other than the required will be disqualified.

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Head Chef Job Vacancy in a Luxury Safari Lodge in Western Uganda

Head Chef in a Luxury Safari Lodge in Western Uganda

We are looking for Head Chef in a small scale luxury safari lodge (8 cottages), serving international cuisine (incl. packed meals and live BBQ events.)

We Expect:

preparation of various types of international dishes (4 course dinners)
 

preparation of packed breakfasts and lunches
 

co-ordination of kitchen (including three other kitchen staff)
 

correct food  portioning and costing
 

compilation of menu
 

preparing the weekly shopping requirements for the kitchen
 

correct storage of fresh and dry kitchen supplies
 

proper stock keep of all goods

Educational qualifications and experience

• being able to read and write in English
• being able to follow a recipe
• must have previous experience in similar job environment

Special Skills Required

• able to communicate well with the guests and kitchen team members
• creative
• willing to train junior staff
• must be highly flexible and adaptable to live in a remote setting in Uganda , with off days scheduled according to lodge occupancy
• ready to work  under pressure
• must be diligent and trustworthy
• friendly and outgoing personality

The salary payable depends on the experience and knowledge that is brought to the table, indicative package is USD 400-500 monthly plus board.

Starting date: asap

Interested candidates should forward their detailed CV, with a cover letter stating current salary and pertinent supporting certificates to: safarilodgeuganda@gmail.com

Deadline for submission: 5.11.2012

Only short listed candidates will be contacted. 

Please do not apply if you do not meet the requirements of the job

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Safaricom Limited Job in Kenya

We are pleased to announce the following vacancy within the Finance Division. 

 

In keeping with our current business needs, we are looking for a person who meets the criteria indicated below:

Manager - Wholesale Reporting and Special Projects
 

Ref: FIN – MWRSP– OCTOBER- 2012

Reporting to the Senior Manager- International Carrier & Wholesale Relation; the successful candidate will be responsible for  analysing all the wholesale streams activities and provide relevant reporting and business modelling for the section to ensure projects are well justified and enhance performance monitoring, reporting and fulfilment of the planned targets and activities.

Key Responsibilities:

• Prepare Business cases for all wholesale reviews or Projects to aid in informed decision making;
• Carry out interconnect rates and margin analysis of the various interconnection partners and undertake negotiations for termination rates with these partners to ensure acceptable margins;
• Manage the wholesale special projects ensuring that all the responsible parties perform their tasks and report progress and escalate any bottlenecks for further action;
• Participate in company projects and cost saving initiatives in relation to wholesale or where wholesale forms a key input;
• Analyse the performance of all the wholesale activities in line with the set targets and generate weekly or monthly performance report; Gauge performance against set targets; specifically against wholesale targets;
• Monitor the costs and margins for the entire wholesale streams and escalate adverse trends that requiring urgent remedial action;
• Participate in the setting of financial targets and re-forecast for the respective financial year cycles;
• Liaise with Finance to ensure submitted plans are in line with the agreed forecast;
• Coordinate with the relevant parties to ensure that the wholesale revenues are reported correctly and that the source data is synchronised and harmonised to ensure correct capturing of the revenues and costs;
• Develop and maintain all wholesale quality monitoring and tracking dashboard to ensure that this enhances wholesale impacts on CDI and works out with PMO office wholesale deliverable or responsibilities to enhance the CDI.

The ideal candidate should possess the following skills and competencies:

• Bachelor of Science Degree or Business or Economics or related degree from a recognized University;
• 4-5 years experience in analysis using key tools such as excel spread sheet, report preparation, costing, and  planning;
• Experience in telecommunications industry and sound knowledge of International Telecommunications  Services is a mandatory requirement;
• Knowledge of interconnection and roaming will be an added advantage;
• Computer proficiency -Ms Word, Excel, Power-point, Access, and MS project is a mandatory requirement.
• High resilience and have impeccable character with good communication skills;
• Excellent report writing skills;
• Have a positive approach to ensuring complete customer satisfaction;
• Highly innovative, with excellent analytical skills and ability to meet stringent deadlines.

If you meet the requirements and are self driven, proactive, highly innovative and up to the challenge, please send your resume and application letter quoting the job reference number to the address below. All applications must be delivered on or before Wednesday, 17th October 2012.

The Senior Manager – Talent Acquisition,
Safaricom Limited.
 

Via email to: hr@safaricom.co.ke

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Brand Manager IT Solutions Job in Kenya

Africa Marketing/Brand Manager IT Solutions.

Techno Brain, an ISO 9001: 2008 certified & CMMI Level 3 company, is Africa’s leading custom software application provider. 

 

Techno Brain offers innovative software solutions to Government, NGO, and large Private organizations. 

 

Due to the recent expansions Techno Brain seeks to recruit an excellent Marketing/Brand Manager for Africa region.

Roles & Responsibilities

• Manage & Coordinate all marketing, Advertising and promotional activities for the organization.
• Conduct market research to determine market requirements for existing and future products
• Analysis of customer research, current market conditions and competitor information.
• develop and implement marketing plans and projects for new and existing products.
• Locates or proposes potential business deals by contacting potential partners; discovering and exploring opportunities. Following up new business opportunities and setting up meetings.
• Proactively develops and improve products and services by researching industry and related events, publications, and announcements.
• Manage the productivity of the marketing plans and projects. monitor, review and report on all marketing activity and results.
• Determine and manage the marketing budget. Deliver marketing activity within agreed budget.
• Develop and implement pricing strategy.
• Liaison with media and advertising for marketing activities including trade/ scientific shows, mailings, etc.

Skills & Experience

• Overall 6+ years’ experience in Marketing for an IT Solutions organization.
• Qualifications: Business or marketing-related degree or equivalent professional qualification
• Experience in all aspects of developing and maintaining marketing strategies and proven experience in customer & marketing research.
• Requisite IT knowledge especially in ERP based IT solutions.
• Outstanding communication skills, both oral and written, and both technical and non- technical, and the ability to work with a diverse group of individuals in a professional and service-oriented manner
• Creativity, keen eye on detail is key for this role.

If you meet the above requirements please email your CV to hr.ke@technobrainltd.com  indicating your current and expected remuneration. 

 

Applications without salary details shall not be considered.

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