USAID Financial Inclusion for Rural Microenterprises Financial Services Consultants Call for EoI

Financial Inclusion for Rural Microenterprises (FIRM)
 

Call for Expressions of Interest (EOI)
 

Financial Inclusion for Rural Microenterprises (FIRM) is a USAID funded project supporting three US Government initiatives in Kenya; Feed the Future, Global Climate Change and Power Africa.

FIRM seeks qualified financial services consultants (individuals and companies), with technical expertise and a proven track record in Kenya, to apply for prequalification in one or more of the following areas.

1. Agriculture finance and/or agriculture business development services.
2. Financial product development, pilot-testing and roll-out; and/or financial institution consulting/training.
3. Microinsurance financial product development, pilot-testing and roll-out.
4. Business process reengineering/process mapping for financial institutions.
5. Strategic business planning and implementation and/or human capital development.
6. Islamic banking: Financial services technical experts in the outlined areas in (1 - 5) above with specific focus on sharia compliant finance.
7. Financial sector policy reform: Review and development of financial policies to enhance and support financial inclusion.
8. Clean and renewable energy: Financial services technical experts with specific focus on clean and renewable energy.

Interested candidates should e-mail their company profile or CV to KenyaFIRMproc@dai.com, by Thursday September 25, 2014 at 5.00pm, East Africa Time indicating their area of expertise in the subject line.

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UNDP Somalia Intern (Human Resources) Job in Nairobi, Kenya

United Nations Development Programme – Somalia
 

Job Title: Intern (Human Resources) 
 

Contract Type: Internship    
 

Duty Station: Nairobi, Kenya
 

Reports to: Human Resources Specialist
 

Closing Date: 26th September 2014         
 

Organizational Context: UNDP is the United Nations' global development network, an organization advocating for change and connecting countries to knowledge, experience and resources to help people build a better life.

UNDP is currently in 177 countries worldwide and works in the following programme areas:

• Governance and Rule of Law (GROL)
• Poverty Reduction and Environment Protection Programme (PREP)

In Somalia, UNDP works with local partners ‒ NGOs, civil society and government towards a peaceful and secure nation for all Somalis. 

Together with 23 other UN agencies, UNDP is helping Somalis recover from 20 years of conflict, build peace, rebuild their institutions, and set Somalia on the path to development. 

UNDP supports the people of Somalia to achieve the following outcomes: peace building and conflict management, people-centered governance and law, economic recovery and environmental protection, and protecting and empowering women. 

It carries out its work through two main programmes - Governance, Rule of Law and Security and Poverty Reduction and Environment, and incorporates issues of Human Development and Economics, Peace building, HIV/AIDS and Gender across all of its work. UNDP has sub-offices in Hargeisa, Somaliland and Garowe, Puntland, staff in Mogadishu and a support centre in Nairobi. 

The internship will be based in Nairobi, Kenya.

The Human Resources unit is seeking an intern who is interested in gaining experience and providing support to this work. 

The Intern shall report to the Human Resources Specialist. 

Duties and Responsibilities

Under the overall guidance of the Human Resources Specialist/Learning Manager, the intern is expected to perform the following tasks:

• Support in maintaining a user-friendly filing system;
• Implement electronic storage system and attendance records;
• Coordinate the preparation and validation of material to be posted on the UNDP Somalia website on the HR intranet page;
• Administrative support, such as data entry and preparing new files for use; 
• Assistance with quality control: liaise with candidates to request missing documentation or details in professional history;
• Facilitate timely collection of medical and other sensitive documents;

Outputs

• Effective administrative support for staff;
• Effective support to newly recruited staff members.

Competencies
 

Corporate Competencies:

• Displays cultural, gender, religion, race, nationality and age sensitivity and adaptability;
• Treats all people fairly without favoritism.

Functional Competencies:

• Excellent skills in the usage of computer software packages (MS Word, Excel, etc)
• Excellent critical reasoning and problem solving skills.
• Development and Operational Effectiveness;
• Demonstrates strong oral and written communication skills;
• Builds strong relationships with clients and external actors;
• Remains calm, in control and good humored even under pressure;
• High degree of self-motivation and initiative;
• Willingness to learn and apply new analytical approaches.

Recruitment Qualifications
 

Education: The candidate must be currently enrolled in an accredited university undergraduate degree or Master’s programme specializing in Human Resources Management, business administration, management or other related field. 
 

Language requirements: Fluency in English - written and spoken is required. 
 

Availability and duration:

• Availability: Immediate
• Duration: Minimum three and no more than six months on a full time basis.

Conditions of the Internship:

• Interns are considered gratis personnel. They are not staff members;
• Interns are not financially remunerated by UNDP. The costs associated must be borne by the nominating institution, related institution or government, which may provide the required financial assistance to its students; or by the student, who will have to obtain financing for subsistence and make his or her own arrangements for transport, accommodation, etc.

Application: Interested and qualified candidates are requested submit a motivational letter and CV to hrrecruitement.so@undp.org by 26th September 2014.
 

Other: UNDP is committed to achieving workforce diversity in terms of gender, nationality and culture. 

Individuals from minority groups, indigenous groups and persons with disabilities are equally encouraged to apply. 

All applications will be treated with the strictest confidence.

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International Organization for Migration (IOM) Pharmaceutical Assistant Job in Nairobi, Kenya

Position Title: Pharmaceutical Assistant
 

Position Grade: G4
 

Duty Station: Nairobi, Kenya
 

IOMKE/SVN/051/2014

Seniority Band: Band IV
 

Job Family: Migration Health
 

Organizational Unit: Migration Health Division
 

Position Number: N/A
 

Position Rated: Yes
 

Subject to Rotation: No

Reporting Directly to Pharmacist
 

Overall Supervision By Regional Migration Health Assessment Coordinator; Head of the Migration Health Assessment Centre (MHAC)
 

Managerial Responsibility N/A
 

Directly Reporting Staff N/A
 

Organizational Context and Scope: Under the overall supervision of the Regional Migration Health Assessment Coordinator for Africa & the Middle East and the Head of the Migration Health Assessment Centre (MHAC), and under the direct supervision of the Pharmacist, the incumbent will assist in the management of drugs, vaccines, medical supplies and equipment being used in IOM
 

Responsibilities and Accountabilities

• Assist in the storage of Drugs and medical supplies and equipment in the Migration Health Assessment Centre (MHAC) Nairobi store as per good storage practices and laid down SOPs. Assist in the proper maintenance of medical equipment used by Migration health physicians and nurses, and replenishing their medical supplies as needed.
• Assist in proper storage of Vaccines in the Fridges and Cold Room with strict maintenance of cold Chain as per laid down Standard Procedures.
• Assist in proper packing and labeling of said items prior to distribution and shipment to various MHD Units in Kenya and the region, with emphasis on strict maintenance of cold chain for vaccines and other cold storage items, and making arrangements for their collection from MHAC central store and shipment to these locations.
• Assist the Pharmacist in stock control and Inventory management by maintaining hard copy records in the form of Stock movement sheets or bin cards, and a prescription file, and posting all transactions into the Pharmacy Web based stock management database, and generating reports periodically when required.
• Assist the Pharmacist in dispensing prescriptions and providing information and advice concerning side effects, dosage and proper storage of drugs to migrants and staff.
• Organizing for out of stock prescription items to be dispensed at Coptic Hospital Pharmacy and issuance to the migrants.
• Assist the Pharmacist in preparation of Orders for drugs, vaccines and medical supplies and equipment using Standard Purchase Requisition forms (PRF) and liaising with the MHD procurement focal point in Program Support Unit and coordinating with Common Services (COS) Department to ensure that items are ordered as per required specifications.Receiving and inspecting deliveries of drugs, medical supplies/equipment and vaccines and forwarding the certified delivery notes to COS-Procurement unit for payment.
• Under the supervision of the Pharmacist, assist in preparing the required paperwork and documents for purchase, export to outside Kenya and import into Kenya for vaccines, drugs and medical supplies.
• Assist the Pharmacist in coordinating with local/national health authorities, physicians, pharmaceutical companies, hospitals and laboratories as needed, for staff training,etc
• Packing Medical escort bags/Kits as per medical conditions of cases being escorted using provided medical escort kits’ contents lists. Replenish and check the contents especially the expiry dates of drugs and medical supplies and condition of medical equipment of the medical escort kits before and after use by medical escorts.
• Perform such other related duties that may be assigned from to time

Competencies
 

The incumbent is expected to demonstrate the following technical and behavioural competencies:
 

Behavioural
 

Accountability

• Accepts and gives constructive criticism.
• Follows all relevant procedures, processes, and policies.
• Meets deadline, cost, and quality requirements for outputs.
• Monitors own work to correct errors.
• Takes responsibility for meeting commitments and for any shortcomings.

Client Orientation

• Identifies the immediate and peripheral clients of own work.
• Establishes and maintains effective working relationships with clients.
• Identifies and monitors changes in the needs of clients, including donors, governments, and project beneficiaries
• Keeps clients informed of developments and setbacks.

Continuous Learning

• Contributes to colleagues' learning.
• Demonstrates interest in improving relevant skills.
• Demonstrates interest in acquiring skills relevant to other functional areas.
• Keeps abreast of developments in own professional area.

Communication

• Actively shares relevant information.
• Clearly communicates, and listens to feedback on, changing priorities and procedures.
• Writes clearly and effectively, adapting wording and style to the intended audience.
• Listens effectively and communicates clearly, adapting delivery to the audience.

Creativity and Initiative

• Actively seeks new ways of improving programmes or services.
• Expands responsibilities while maintaining existing ones.
• Persuades others to consider new ideas.
• Proactively develops new ways to resolve problems.

Performance Management

• Provides constructive feedback to colleagues.
• Identifies ways for their staff to develop their abilities and careers.
• Provides fair, accurate, timely, and constructive staff evaluations.
• Uses staff evaluations appropriately in recruitment and other relevant HR procedures.
• Holds directly reporting managers accountable for providing fair, accurate, timely, and constructive staff evaluations.

Planning and Organizing

• Sets clear and achievable goals consistent with agreed priorities for self and others.
• Identifies priority activities and assignments for self and others.
• Organizes and documents work to allow for planned and unplanned handovers.
• Identifies risks and makes contingency plans.
• Adjusts priorities and plans to achieve goals.
• Allocates appropriate times and resources for own work and that of team members.

Professionalism

• Masters subject matter related to responsibilities.
• Identifies issues, opportunities, and risks central to responsibilities.
• Incorporates gender-related needs, perspectives, and concerns, and promotes equal gender participation.
• Persistent, calm, and polite in the face of challenges and stress.
• Treats all colleagues with respect and dignity.
• Works effectively with people from different cultures by adapting to relevant cultural contexts.
• Knowledgeable about and promotes IOM core mandate and migration solutions.

Teamwork

• Actively contributes to an effective, collegial, and agreeable team environment.
• Contributes to, and follows team objectives.
• Gives credit where credit is due.
• Seeks input and feedback from others.
• Delegates tasks and responsibilities as appropriate.
• Actively supports and implements final group decisions.
• Takes joint responsibility for team's work.

Technological Awareness

• Learns about developments in available technology.
• Proactively identifies and advocates for cost-efficient technology solutions.
• Understands applicability and limitation of technology and seeks to apply it to appropriate work.

Resource Mobilization

• Establishes realistic resource requirements to meet IOM needs

Technical

• Maintains confidentiality and discretion in appropriate areas of work.

Education and Experience

• Diploma in Pharmaceutical Technology from a recognised institution.
• Enrolled with Kenya’s Pharmacy and Poisons Board or awaiting enrolment.
• Work or internship experience preferably with drugs and vaccines in international organizations, NGOs or pharmaceutical companies will be an added advantage
• Additional training experience in purchase, import, export and distribution of drugs, medical supplies/equipment and vaccines will also be an added advantage;
• Fluent in English and Kiswahili. Ability and willingness to work in difficult areas/situations;
• Teamwork orientated, capacity to work independently, sensitive to gender issues, personal commitment, efficient and flexible;
• Good interpersonal relationship and ability to work in a multicultural environment;
• Good typing, writing, communication and negotiation skills;
• Computer literate in Microsoft Word, Excel and Access.

Mode of Application:
 

Submit cover letter and CV including daytime telephone and e-mail address to:-
 

International Organization for Migration (IOM), 

Human Resources Department, 

P.O. Box 55040 – 00200, 

Nairobi, Kenya 

or send via e-mail to hrnairobi@iom.int

Closing Date: 23rd September, 2014

Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted

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Kenya Red Cross Society Maternal and Child Health Project Officer Job in Madogo, Tana River, Kenya

Kenya Red Cross Society is one of the largest humanitarian organizations in Kenya. Its mission is to be the leading humanitarian organization in Kenya delivering excellent quality service of Preventing and Alleviating Human Suffering. 

The Society is looking for a qualified person to fill the following position:

Position Title: Project Officer - Maternal and Child Health (MCH)

Reporting to: County Manager

Job Location: Madogo

Position Summary: The principal function of the post holder is to provide technical leadership and management at the community Level of day-to-day implementation of to the MCH project in Tana North District, Kenya. 

The Post holder will oversee the implementation of the MCH Project initiatives in close collaboration with MoPHS to improve the accessibility, utilization and quality of maternal and child health services.

Duties & Responsibilities

General 

• Follow up public health situation in general in the country, region and county to inform relevant counterparts as well as to adjust project plans accordingly
• Manage the project assistant and ensure that his/her skills and competencies are supported to meet the needs of the project
• Representation at county level health fora, sharing of Red Cross role as an auxiliary to the Government, project progress and best practise  
• Contribute to documentation of the project lessons to enable learning from the action.

Technical support to project

• Establish Project Steering Committee in Tana North -Madogo project site and ensure linkages with HQ Project Steering Committee
• Support to setting up community structures, including training, according to the Community strategy  and project plans 

1. Community units
2. Resource persons

1. RC volunteers
2. CHW
3. CHEWs
4. Local health facility staff

• Support the trained resource persons in the implementation of community activities as per community assessments and action plans
• Set up and support running of mobile clinics in collaboration with MoPHS
• Identify and support setting up services for Obstetric Fistula services
• Familiarise with local issues related to Gender Based Violence and support the volunteers and relevant project staff to develop sensible and feasible ways to influence positive change 
• Coordinate with MoPHS at the field level regarding mobile health message delivery pilot 
• Ensure at the field level that project volunteers and staff have necessary tools for implementation of the planned community work including relevant adapted IEC materials
• Continuously assess the skills and capacities of the project staff and volunteers to implement the work; organise and facilitate regular opportunities for volunteers to update their knowledge and skills e.g. through monthly / quarterly meetings

Quality Assurance

• Ensure that project plans and budget reflect the actual situation in implementation and suggest adjustments when necessary
• Compliance with policies, strategies and standards (RC and MoPHS)
• Prepare concept papers, periodic progress and annual reports showing achievements against planned targets as well as providing justification for performance variance and areas of improvement
• Liaise with County Health Office about health data management and support when necessary through community units supported by the project 
• Encourage and seek opportunities for community participation in monitoring and demanding for quality health services.

Coordination

• Conduct annual district/county workshops to explain project strategy, engage relevant decision-makers such as MoPHS, social services, county authorities and community leaders in monitoring of the project progress.
• Ensure coordination at different levels within the project framework (HENNET) and externally
• Provide technical support and supervision to project the Nutrition assistants of the MCH  project in Tana River.
• Coordinate capacity building of MoPHS health workers as CHEWs at project supported health facilities through training on Community strategy and MCH related trainings.
• Coordinate capacity building of CHW’s health workers at project supported community through training on Community strategy and MCH related trainings.
• Oversee all community-based activities including outreaches, Community Conversations (CC) sessions and Mobile clinics, and encourage community participation in monitoring and demanding for quality health services.
• Coordinate and conduct monthly and quarterly coordination meetings by and with CHW’s and DHMT meetings on MCH and other aspects relating to the project.
• Identify and recruit CHW/Vs: collaborative effort Coordination teams/MoPHS-supervisors/Community Health Committees (CHCs) (minimum 1 woman/team)..
• Establish/revitalise/reinforce CHCs to support Red-Cross-CHW/Vs, activities, health-system linkages.

Project Monitoring and Evaluation

• Establish Project Steering Committee in Tana River-Madogo project site. Good! But assume will have HQ involvement as well?
• Train locally recruited branch – level Red Cross- facilitators: Red Cross induction package, Red Cross Community-based Health and First Aid (CBHFA), MoPHS’ MCH approach, effective educational-transfer techniques, MCH-related BCC messages and communication skills.
• Develop and implement clear handover/exit strategy to MoPHS. GooD
• Support overseeing  baseline, MTR and endline/evaluation at the field level with the support of the RHO at the regional level and the Project Manger at the national level

Minimum Qualifications

• BSc in Environmental Health or equivalent qualifications
• Indepth experience and understanding of Infant, young child and maternal health interventions in rural areas.
• At least two years field experience, preferably with an NGO and or MoH.

Key Competencies

• Strong background in training and committment to capacity building.
• Project management skills including PMER
• Coordination and networking
• Excellent written and spoken English.
• Strong computer skills Flexible, ability to work both as an individual and as a team leader and under stress in what can be a harsh environment.

How to Apply

Applications should be sent to the following address to be received on or before 5:00 pm Friday, 26th September 2014. 

Late applications will not be considered:

Secretary General
Kenya Red Cross Society
P.O. Box 40712-00100, 
Nairobi

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Handicap International Maternal, Newborn, Child Health Project Manager Job in Nairobi Kenya

Position: Project Manager – Maternal, Newborn, Child Health project
 

Responsible to: Operational Coordinator 

Location: Nairobi (Kibera and Korogocho slums)

The Organization: Handicap International (HI) is an independent and impartial international aid organisation working in situations of poverty and exclusion, conflict and disaster. 

Working alongside persons with disabilities and other vulnerable groups, our action and testimony are focused on responding to their essential needs, improving their living conditions and promoting respect for their dignity and their fundamental rights.
 

The Project: HI, together with local partners, will launch a four-year programme, funded by the European Union, to reduce the maternal, infant and child mortality rates among people with disabilities in the Kibera and Korogocho slums of Nairobi, Kenya. 

The action aims to improve the long-term capacity of civil society organisations, in partnership with state actors, to implement effective Maternal, Newborn and Child Health (MNCH), Nutrition and Family Planning services for marginalised populations in Nairobi, especially those with disabilities. 

By the end of the Action, healthcare workers will have improved their Knowledge, Attitudes and Practices related to the needs of people with disabilities in services for MNCH, nutrition and family planning. 

Local partners will have the technical, financial and managerial capacity to implement effective community-based programmes on MNCH, nutrition, and family planning for people with disabilities.
 

The Position: Responsible for the development and the implementation of the Maternal, New Born, Child Health (MNCH) project, which is part of the HI Kenya sector’s programme strategy. He/she contributes towards the capitalization of experience gained from the project
 

S/he will be responsible for:
 

1. Overall management of the project
 

Under the supervision of the Operational Coordinator, and in collaboration with the technical advisors

Implementation of the activities

• Be in charge of the implementation of the project respecting all the requirements detailed in the project proposal agreed with the donor European Union (logical framework, work plan, monitoring plan, etc) as well as HI technical specificities.
• Ensure that all technical tools, reports, document, IEC material are validated before use by the adequate body (technical referent, operational coordinator, program director, etc)
• Data collection, monitoring and evaluation
• Be in charge of the implementation and the respect of HI Monitoring and Evaluation policy
• Developing and implementing a comprehensive and effective data collection system, in collaboration with implementing partners
• Ensuring that the data collection tools and the monitoring system is understood by its team and the partners to the project

Reporting

• Be in charge of the writing and making timely submission of the reports requested by the donor

Development

• Liaising with the Operational Coordinator and the Technical Advisors in the development of the project strategies, interventions and approaches
• Participating to the fundraising strategy

Visibility

• Ensuring that the visibility policy defined by the donor and HI is respected and implemented (stickers, banners, logos, etc)

2. Establishing and maintaining linkages with partners

• Develop partnerships agreements with local implementing partners as defined in the proposal.
• Ensuring that the partnership agreements are respected.

3. Supervision of financial, logistic and material resources of the project implementation

• Develop a budget for the project during proposal development and budget revision.
• Monitor the project’s financial, logistical and material resources according to HI procedures

4. Management and supervision of staff under his/her line management
 

5. Contribute towards the capitalization of experience

• Identifying issues or subjects for capitalization in collaboration with the Technical Advisors and coordinators
• Be in charge of the lesson learnt/best practice strategy

6. Respect of HI identity, rules and policies
 

Education 

• At least a University Degree in Public Health /Health Science

Experience

• Minimum of 10 years practical experience in project management in Public Health interventions
• Applied knowledge of disability issues and/or humanitarian work desirable

Competencies 

• Minimum 10 years practical experience with international donor-funded projects
• Proven skills in strategic and operational planning
• Proven skills in budget development, budget monitoring, cash forecast and financial management
• Donor report writing skills
• Staff administrative management
• Technical background in MCH
• Excellent written and spoken English (working language).
• Computer skills (Ms word, excel, power point, internet and electronic messaging system)

Personal Qualities:

• Good organizational skills
• Team player
• Good decision making skills,Good communication skills
• Ability to multitask, innovative and problem solving

How to Apply

If you feel you are the right candidate for this position, kindly send your application along with an up-to-date CV(including 3 referees with their current OFFICIAL contacts) email to :- recruit05@handicap-international.or.ke. 

The email subject line should be marked: “Application for PM – MNCH project ”.

Only short listed candidates with the above qualifications and skills will be contacted.

Handicap International is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Females and Persons with Disabilities are encouraged to apply

Closing Date: 24th September, 2014

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Catholic Diocese of Kericho Community Mobiliser Job in Kenya

Vacancy: Community Mobiliser - Kericho

Organisation: Catholic Diocese of Kericho (CDOK) covers the two counties of Kericho and Bomet. The area covers 4,800 km2 with a population of about 1.8 million. Kericho County appears like is a green paradise with its tea plantations, receiving high rain fall and having no obvious water problems. 

However, on a closer look, one discovers that the greenery is not an indicator of the whole region. In the same county, there are semi-arid zones particularly in Kericho West, Bomet and the lower parts of Kipkelion. 

These areas are plagued with low rainfall, inadequate water sources and a generally harsh environment. Due to their proximity to the tea growing zones, they are often neglected in terms of service provision especially regarding water, sanitation and agriculture. 

Apart from water shortage and food insecurity, these areas also face the challenge of low income levels due to reduced productivity of land, land fragmentation and increased incidences of cattle rustling.
 

Caritas Kericho as part of the CDOK has in past two years in partnership with Caritas Swirtzerland and Caritas Kenya supported these communities to improve food security and health status through a joint project. 

The project aimed to sustain the earlier emergency responses by bringing in development oriented components through the sustainable management and delivery of the water systems.

Caritas Kericho plans for a new WASH project and is therefore seeking to recruit two competent Community Mobilisers for its project office in Kericho.
 

Position: Community Mobiliser, Kericho
Reporting to: Technical Field Coordinator
Duration: To be confirmed
Location: Kericho County
 

Key tasks & responsibilities

• Lead community mobilisation process;
• Function as main liaison person between communities and CAKE;
• Participate in planning, implementation, monitoring and reporting of all project activities;
• Sensitise local authorities and other stakeholders on the ground on project goals, objectives and activities;
• Identify and register exact beneficiary households in operation areas;
• Prepare and submit monthly report on field activities.

Essential requirements & qualifications

• Fluent in Kipsigis language, Kiswahili and English are required;
• Diploma in Community Development or Project Management;
• At least three years progressive experience in community development;
• A thorough understanding of local cultures and community dynamics;
• Good knowledge and experience in implementing WASH projects are advantages;
• Familiar with and having participatory methodology skills for engaging and mobilising local communities;
• A self-driven person who takes appropriate initiatives to responding to project issues;

Qualified women are especially encouraged to apply. 

Contract start October 2014, to be confirmed

Application
 

If you feel you fit the required profile, please let us know how your qualifications, experience and career ambitions match the requirements of this position. 

Send your application latest by Monday, 22nd September 2014 via email to caritas.kericho@gmail.com indicating ‘Community Mobiliser Kericho’ in the subject line.

Please provide a Curriculum Vitae (CV) that contains details of your qualifications, experience, present position, and current remuneration, earliest date of availability, names and telephone contacts of three referees.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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The Standard Group SAP ABAP Developer Job in Kenya

The Standard Group comprises, The Standard Newspapers, Game Yetu, The Nairobian, KTN, Radio Maisha, PDS, Standard Digital and Think Outdoor Services. 

The Group is looking for highly motivated, qualified, experienced and reputable team players to fill the following position:

SAP ABAP Developer
 

The Standard Group is implementing SAP ERP/IS-Media across core business areas of the organization and is looking for a highly motivated, qualified and experienced individual for the position of SAP ABAP Developer. 

The incumbent will be reporting to the Business Systems Manager, ICT.

Key Responsibilities

• Gather and analyze end-user requirements for SAP ERP/IS-MEDIA development needs
• Design, develop, and test programs and reports for all SAP ERP/IS-MEDIA modules and functions
• Designs forms and screens using tools such as SAP script and Smart Forms
• Debugging and correcting problems with SAP WRICEF objects
• Managing transports for SAP development objects across the system landscape
• Development and implementation of required changes in accordance with set out change management process and procedures
• Provide training, technical support and assistance to business users for the various SAP modules 
• Prepare and maintain technical program documentation including specifications, test conditions, test plans, and test data
• Advise the business on SAP products, process improvements, technologies and general operational matters

Qualifications & Experience

• Degree in IT-related field from a recognized university
• At least 3 years’ SAP/ABAP development experience
• Knowledge and proficiency in ABAP Objects, ABAP Reports, interface/dialog programming, BAPIs, user exits, batch programming, IDOC, ALE development/maintenance, ABAP Dictionary, tables, global classes, function modules and other development objects
• Development knowledge in SAP FICO, PS, MM, IS-MSD/MAM/MAMC, PP, and PM modules
• SAP ABAP Development Certification will be an added advantage

How to Apply

If you possess the above qualifications and have the drive to meet the challenges, visit our websitewww.standardmedia.co.ke/recruitment to browse through the current vacancies and apply not later than 22nd September 2014

Please note that ONLY shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

The Standard Group is an equal opportunity employer and as such, canvassing of any form will lead to automatic disqualification.

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The Standard Group Sales & Distribution Regional Manager Job in Kenya

The Standard Group comprises, The Standard Newspapers, Game Yetu, The Nairobian, KTN, Radio Maisha, PDS, Standard Digital and Think Outdoor Services. 

The Group is looking for highly motivated, qualified, experienced and reputable team players to fill the following positions:

Regional Manager, Sales & Distribution
 

The incumbent will work closely with the MD – Print Operations to deliver the sales and market growth objectives through profitable volume and market share growth. 

Leading the sales and distribution team he/she will assess the industry’s key unmet needs and identify opportunities where Standard Group can create new markets for their products and sustainable competitive advantage. 

Key Responsibilities

• Lead sales and distribution teams to deliver sales and revenue targets
• Improved market share
• As a key player in the Sales and Operations process, ensure alignment in the demand and supply of our products
• Working with the marketing division, execution of marketing programs within agreed calendar & timelines
• Identify distribution gaps, test new ideas and drive penetration into new markets; track performance and proactively take corrective measures.
• Develop strong customer/partner relationships to help drive commercialization
• Work with key stakeholders to optimise route to market (distribution, Finance & Regional management Team)
• As a custodian of external customer Service, manage key stakeholders & contributors (distribution partners, Sales, Supply Chain )
• Develop and maintain clear understanding of the market & regulatory trends as well as key drivers and barriers affecting SGL product distribution in selected markets

Qualifications & Experience

• A Bachelor’s degree in sales & Marketing, Commerce, Engineering or related discipline
• 5-7 years sales and operations Management experience
• Experience in developing winning distribution growth strategies
• Strategic and creative thinker who can develop competitive plans
• Vast knowledge of regional markets
• Trade marketing or operational marketing role in FMCG will be an added advantage
• Ability to lead and motivate a team is crucial

How to Apply

If you possess the above qualifications and have the drive to meet the challenges, visit our websitewww.standardmedia.co.ke/recruitment to browse through the current vacancies and apply not later than 22nd September 2014

Please note that ONLY shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

The Standard Group is an equal opportunity employer and as such, canvassing of any form will lead to automatic disqualification.

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KCB Brand Managers Jobs in Kenya

Brand Managers
 

Job Ref: MKT 08/2014

The Position: Reporting to the Head, Business Marketing the job holder will be required to develop and execute activity plans that drive the business growth and objectives of assigned brands in order to realize customer numbers, revenue and product penetration of assigned products.

Key Responsibilities

• Development and execution of marketing plan for the assigned products and/or business units.
• Work closely with the unit heads, product development team and sales teams to achieve the business objectives. Participate in projects driven by the respective business units supported.
• Campaigns/Promotions - The key components of this item are:

1. Develop briefs for campaigns and promotional projects in line with the business and brand objectives.
2. Work with partner agencies and suppliers to ensure timely execution of promotional projects and campaigns with the aim of achieving the business and brand objectives.
3. Implement an internal marketing plan
4. Regular performance tracking and compilation of a report on each activity which is circulated to the respective stakeholders.
5. Close out all campaigns/promotions with a duly signed off report.

• Coordinate partner agencies and suppliers to execute product activations for the products effectively within set timelines.
• Conduct Market Intelligence – The key components of this item are:

1. Utilize research reports such as Brand Tracker, Usage and Attitude surveys and product specific surveys to inform and develop marketing plans.
2. Track and analyze assigned product performance through sales numbers and value, monthly Share of Voice (SOV) and monthly competitor advertising and industry trends, and utilize to prepare monthly reports with recommendations to the line manager.

• Work closely with regional sales teams and branches to ensure sales support at marketing activations and events as well as provide sales teams with any required support during sales driven activities.
• Liaise with Procurement to ensure merchandise ordered is as per correct specification and meets brand guidelines. Liaise with Procurement to ensure supplier sourcing is done in accordance to budget and business needs while maximizing savings through effective negotiations with service providers.

Position Qualifications & Experience

For the above position, the successful applicant should have:-

• Bachelor’s Degree in Marketing from an institution recognized  by Commission for University Education
• Possession of a postgraduate degree or professional qualification in a Marketing will be an added advantage.
• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in a Marketing or similar role.
• Experience in Marketing & Sales.
• Knowledge of Banking Operations.
• Demonstrate excellent Planning and organizing skills.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Project Management Skills.
• Proven track record in delivering results.

The above position is demanding for which the bank will provide a competitive package for the successful candidates.  

If you believe you can clearly demonstrate your abilities to meet the criteria given above, please submit your application with a detailed CV, stating your current position, remuneration level e-mail and telephone contacts quoting the job title/reference in the subject field to recruitment@kcb.co.ke

To be considered your application must be received by Sept. 26, 2014.

Only short listed candidates will be contacted.

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