Support Officers (Schools) International Educational Organization

An International Educational Organization that delivers high-quality education for minimal costs to the impoverished communities.

Job Title: Support Officers (Schools)

Reporting To: Support Manager

Job Location: Nairobi

Role Overview:

Support Officers work with a group of our client’s schools (both the school managers and the teachers in those schools) to ensure that the management and monitoring systems and tools that are part of the school model are effectively implemented at individual schools both by school managers and teachers.

This position is also critical in providing feedback to the central headquarters as to ways to improve upon these systems.

Main Tasks and Responsibilities

Support Officers focus on all of the elements of the operations at the school site.

These include:

• Marketing & Recruiting New Students
• Student Payment Systems
• Monitoring instructional delivery by teachers (using guidelines and rubrics from our instruction team)
• Personnel Management
• Rules & Procedures
• Facilities Management
• Other duties as may be assigned.

This is a very hands-on job, with the Support Officers spending time mainly in the field working with schools about 80% of the time.

Required Skills and Competencies

• University degree in Business Administration, Financial Management, Economics, or related fields of operations.
• You are a very process or system-oriented person.
• You have proven that you are capable of motivating, supervising and supporting other team members, being supportive or tough when the situation is appropriate.
• You have successfully mentored individuals over a long period of time
• You are not afraid of getting your hands dirty
• You have experience managing projects with many moving pieces, and building and managing teams of people
• You function well in a fast-paced informal environment where constant change is the norm and the bar for quality is set high.
• You are extremely patient and have the ability to mentor & lead people who come from disadvantaged communities

Experience Required:

• 5+ years experience in operations, management, education or related experience
• Franchise or chain management experience in Kenya is a real plus
• You have experience implementing detailed systems, processes and rules in the field
• You have experience managing and helping grow one or more small businesses in challenging environments.
• Experience in working in very poor communities (slums) is a real plus

Other Competencies

• Driven, disciplined, self-motivated, and entrepreneurial
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Must be a team player and open to new approaches and ideas
• Strong project management skills
• Ability to organize, prioritize, and manage multiple tasks
• Basic computer and web skills
• Ability to dig deeper into issues and pay attention to detail
• Being proactive in highlighting and addressing issues

How to Apply:

Interested, suitable candidates should forward their applications enclosing copies of their detailed CVs to the following address:

Adecco Employment Services
Email: info@adeccokenya.com

Note: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Deadline Date: 15 August 2011.

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International Educational Organization Support Manager (Schools) Job in Kenya

International Educational Organization that delivers high-quality education for minimal costs to the impoverished communities.

Job Title: Support Manager (Schools)

Reporting To: Director

Job Location: Nairobi

Role Overview:

The Support Manager is responsible for all the elements of the operations at the school site.

These include Marketing & Recruiting New Students, Student Payment Systems, Monitoring instructional delivery by teachers, Personnel Management, Rules & Procedures, Facilities Management and more

Main Tasks and Responsibilities

This is a very hands-on job. Support Managers spend 50-70% of their time in the field visiting the schools.

Additionally, the Support Manager is responsible for the following –

 

• Authorize vendor payments to be made to the schools.
• Resolve issues arising between the Support Officers & School Manager for smooth functioning of the school.
• Constantly evaluate and assess the performance of the school and Support Officers
• Attend parent meetings that are held at the school
• Maintain relationships with the parent reps and the elders within the community
• Ensure motivation of the staff at the school

Support Managers, through their team of Support Officers (and sometimes directly) ensure that the management and monitoring systems and tools that are part of School model are effectively implemented at individual schools both by school managers and teachers.

This position is also critical in providing feedback to the central headquarters on how to improve these systems.

Required Skills and Competencies

• University degree in Business Administration, Financial Management, Economics, or related fields of operations.
• Knowledge and skills pertaining to Operations, including sales line management, financial, human resource and administration management experience.
• Detailed understanding of supply operations. Franchise or chain management experience in Kenya is a real plus.
• Driven, disciplined, self-motivated, and entrepreneurial.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Must be a team player and open to new approaches and ideas.
• Ability to coordinate various operational functions, to analyze and forecast accurately financial requirements, and to plan operations and resource management effectively.
• Thoroughly skilful with project management.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications and basic web skills

Experience Required:

• 8+ years experience of relevant professional work experience in operations, management, or education.
• Experience in managing diverse teams.
• Experience in working in very underprivileged communities (slums) is a real plus
• Experience managing projects with many moving pieces, and building and managing teams of people
• Experience implementing detailed systems, processes and rules in the field
• Experience managing businesses in challenging environments.

Other Requirements:

• You are a very process or system-oriented person with an eye for detail
• You have proven that you are capable of motivating, supervising and supporting other managers, being supportive or tough when the situation is appropriate
• You can set goals and targets for your staff
• You have successfully mentored individuals over a long period of time
• You are not afraid of getting your hands dirty
• You function well in a fast-paced informal environment where constant change is the norm and the bar for quality is set high.

How to Apply:

Interested, suitable candidates should forward their applications enclosing copies of their detailed CVs to the following address:

Adecco Employment Services
Email: info@adeccokenya.com

Note: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Deadline Date: 15 August 2011

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Research Executives Jobs in Kenya - Research Path Associates

Dynamic People Consulting (DPC) is recruiting for one of its clients, Research Path Associates Ltd (RPA). RPA is an independent Market and Social Research Company based in Nairobi and is seeking to fill the following positions:

Research Executives

3 Positions

Skills Required

• Bachelors degree in relevant field
• Over 3 years research experience at Account Management level
• Ability to analyze data
• Ability to write Research Proposals
• Ability to manage Research Projects
• Knowledge of French is an added advantage

Qualified candidates should send their CVs to: Recruitment@dpckenya.com by August 2nd, 2011.

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Brand Manager Job in Kenya

Client  Summary

We specialize in the manufacture and distribution of hair care, skin care, personal care and baby care products.

To take responsibility for developing plans and executing projects and initiatives that support the broader short and long-term marketing strategy.

The Brand Manager collaborates with Consumer Insights, to ensure the brand remains relevant to consumers and that all initiatives support the brand promise.

Additionally, Brand Managers take a lead in managing vendor partners and communication agencies, and all aspects of their projects.

Primary Responsibilities

• Supports the new brand promise, brand vision, brand position, brand architecture and achieves overall business goals for the brand .He/she should always be available to the client and identify new business opportunities, customers, markets and potential products
• Engages, inspires and galvanizes the organization around the brand vision, position and strategies so they are clear in bringing them to life in their areas of functional expertise.
• Participates in brand strategy discussions and in setting a bulls-eye consumer target
• Participates on a cross-functional team to develop new products following the process, including analyzing information to help set the sales forecast and financials and writing concept statements for consumer testing.
• Analyzes consumer trends and information, and categories to help identify product categories to enter as future sources of growth.
• Drives consumer understanding and insights that defines our prime prospects’ needs, attitudes and values in order for consumers to have stronger and more impactful brand experiences
• Analyzes current performance, trends, market conditions, and other contributing factors to help brand manager in recommending base and stretch revenue goals for upcoming year
• Works with channel marketing and sales to identify programming to generate incremental sales and/or profitability.
• Works collaboratively with operations/sourcing to identify and develop productivity initiatives.

Skills and Requirements

• Internal/external customer focus
• Bachelor’s degree required in business or related discipline
• Advanced Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint skills required
• Sound and proven interpersonal skills
• Solid interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to work on cross-functional teams in both leadership and member roles
• Strong presentation and writing skills
• Analysis skills to not only present data but also summarize the findings and propose recommendations for future improvement
• Will be known for their innovation and vision in the area of Brand Development/Brand Management
• Must possess strong interpersonal skills and is a relationship builder
• Must have a style that promotes respect, credibility and trust throughout the organization
• Must be a business leader and a calculated risk taker

How to Apply

Interested candidates holding the necessary requirements, good performance and / or references are encouraged to apply with detailed CV’s, inclusive of names and contacts of 3 referees, current telephone number and email address by:

Sending CV to:recruiter@personnelresource.com

Only short listed candidates will be contacted.

Closing Date: Open Until Filled

“Personnel Resource is an equal opportunity employer”

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