PELUM-Kenya Administrative Assistant Job in Kenya

Participatory Ecological Land Use Management (PELUM-Kenya) Association is a network of 36 NGOs and Civil Society Organisations working with small-scale farmers in Kenya.

The organization wants to recruit an Administrative Assistant for its National Secretariat located in Thika Town.

The successful applicant will manage the front office, provide clerical, secretarial, administrative and programme support services; managing telephone and fax exchange, assisting in book keeping, receiving and sending emails, scanning and faxing official documents, filing, provide general upkeep of the office and other support services as may be required.

The ideal candidate should:

• Possess at least a diploma in secretarial studies, business administration or any other relevant qualification. Those with lower academic qualifications but with proven hands-on and compensating experience may also apply.
• Have at least 3 years proven hands-on experience and skills in office administration
• Excellent communication skills both oral and written
• Be computer literate with the proven ability to use essential computer software packages, particularly Word, Excel, Power Point, Publisher and the internet.
• Be a team player and builder and able to work for long hours with minimal supervision.
• Work experience in a busy NGO and / or network will be an added advantage

Interested individuals who meet the above criteria should submit their applications via email along with copies of their updated CVs, relevant certificates and testimonials, indicating day time contacts, current and expected remuneration, availability to take up the appointment where successful, names and contacts of three referees, to the address below so as to reach on or before March 16, 2011 at 5.00 pm.

Send your CV by email (only) to pelumkenya@pelum.net

The subject of the email should be:

The PELUM-Kenya Administrative Assistant Position

Only short-listed applicants will be contacted.

Canvassing for the job is highly prohibited and will lead to automatic disqualification.

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FHI Research Associate Job in Kenya

FHI is a global health and development organization whose rigorous, science-based approach builds programs that create lasting change.

Founded in 1971, FHI maintains offices and staff worldwide, helping to forge strong local relationships that enable us to make measurable progress against disease, poverty, and inequity—improving lives for millions.

We seek qualified candidates for the following position:

Research Associate
Location: Nairobi
Ref. No. FHI- RA-NBI

To develop, implement and manage programmatic, behavioral and social sciences research studies in close collaboration with senior research staff.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manages aspects of planning and implementing program and social sciences research.
• Contributes to study protocol development; designs data collection instruments; develops and manages work plans, project timelines, subcontracts, and budgets; analyzes data; trains and supervises research assistants; and prepares reports, papers and presentations that summarize research findings.
• Conducts studies to help program managers identify and implement solutions to improve reproductive health and HIV prevention programs and services, and conducts evaluations to determine the effectiveness of such efforts.
• Provides technical assistance to help program managers and service providers use the results of research to improve the effectiveness and efficiency of reproductive health and HIV prevention programs and services.
• Collaborates with FHI colleagues both in Kenya and internationally on program and social sciences research.
• Serves as a resource person to other FHI staff in Kenya by providing support for program and social sciences research.
• Prepares reports and papers for submission to professional journals and meetings.
• Assists in designing, developing, and implementing strategies and program activities that contribute to the utilization of FHI research.

Position Requirements:

• MS/MA/MPH with 3-5 years experience as a social scientist or intervention researcher, or BA/BS in relevant field with 5-7 years relevant experience in research.
• Relevant computer skills necessary to conduct research and analysis of study data with a working knowledge of qualitative and quantitative data analysis packages.

FHI has a competitive compensation package. Interested candidates are encouraged to register online through FHI’s Career Center at www.fhi.org/careercenter or apply via email to: Kenya-hr@fhi.org and quote the Reference # provided on the subject line while sending your application, to be received not later than March 23, 2011.

Please submit CV/resume and cover letter including salary requirements.

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Virgin Atlantic Sales & Marketing Manager Job in Kenya

Job Ref. MN 4750

Our client, Virgin Atlantic Airways is looking for a Sales & Marketing Manager.

Job Profile

Reporting to the Country Manager, the Sales & Marketing Manager will be responsible for business growth and revenue, through implementing appropriate sales & marketing strategies directly and through the sales executives.

Plan and manage all marketing activities in the region, including advertising, promotions, sales collateral and sponsorship.

Person Profile

• University degree holder with at least 3 years senior management experience in the airline or travel related industry OR a non-graduate with exceptional sales and marketing experience in the airline or travel industry.
• Ability to explore, develop and execute business plans independently.
• A developer of individuals and teams.

Send your application and detailed CV with details of your current gross monthly and benefits.

Applications should reach us before 18th March 2011.

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@manpowerkenya.com

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Virgin Atlantic Area Sales Executive Job in Kenya

Job Ref. MN 4751

Our client, Virgin Atlantic Airways wishes to recruit an Area Sales Executive, who will be reporting to the Sales and Marketing Manager.

Job Profile

• To develop and manage trade relations in line with the business strategies of Virgin Atlantic.
• To sell & promote products to business, leisure and customers directly.

Person Profile

• University degree with at least 3 years experience in the airline or travel industry OR a non university graduate with outstanding sales achievement in the airline or travel industry.
• A self - driven individual with a track record in meeting set sales targets.

Send your application and detailed CV with details of your current gross monthly and benefits.

Applications should reach us before 18th March 2011.

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

Email: recruit@manpowerkenya.com.

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Plan International Project Officer Livelihood Job in Kenya

Plan is an international humanitarian child centered community development organization, without religious, political or government affiliation.

Plan started its operations in Kenya in 1982 and is committed to protecting and promoting child rights, and to improving the lives and futures of poor children, their families and communities through a child-centered community development approach.

Plan Kenya is seeking to recruit for the position of Project Officer Livelihood based at Nairobi, Urban Program Unit. This job reports to the Urban Program Manager.

The job holder will be responsible for implementing Child Centered Community Development strategies in line with the Program Unit Long Term Plans Strategies.

Employment is on a two year fixed term contract with a possibility of extension.

Key Responsibilities:

• Ensure timely and quality project implementation
• Ensure quality project reports and photos for the sponsorship products
• Provide capacity building as defined by the project
• Deliver quality, timely and accurate Project documents including Project Outlines, Project Completion Reports and manage the projects effectively using Plan program monitoring module. (PPM)
• Ensure availability of accurate and timely program management information using the corporate systems (PPM).
• Ensure enhanced capacity of children, communities and partners to take up active participation in program delivery and ownership of community development initiatives within the program unit.
• Provide good linkages and relations between communities and key partners within the program unit.
• Ensure strengthened CBO capacity in development and resource mobilization
• Facilitate participation of children and youth in program forums
• Provide timely accurate and comprehensive project closure reports and project output delivery

Qualifications, Experience and Skills:

• Degree in Social Sciences, Development Science or other related field
• At least 2 years experience in an NGO at community level
• Understanding of rights based approach to development and participatory development
• Good communication skills
• Ability to work in a multi- disciplinary and multicultural environment
• Ability to work with communities at all levels
• Fluent in written and oral English and Kiswahili.
• Team building and motivational skills
• Strong facilitating and influencing skills

Plan Kenya is a development organization uniting people to advance the rights of all children.

Accordingly, employment is subject to our child protection standards including appropriate background checks and adherence to our Child Protection Policy.

How to apply

If you meet the requirements of the above position and would like to be a part of it in our commitment to children, please send detailed and updated curriculum vitae with current and/or expected remuneration and contacts of three professional references, including your current/latest supervisor to jobs.plankenya@plan- international.org to be received latest by 14th March 2011.

Your email or envelope should bear the title applied for i.e. “PROJECT OFFICER - LIVELIHOOD as the subject.

You are invited to read more about Plan in our website www.plan-international.org.

We regret that only short listed candidates will be contacted.

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