NGO Jobs in Kenya 2013

The Elizabeth Glaser Pediatric AIDS Foundation is a global leader in the fight against pediatric HIV and AIDS. We are working in 15 countries around the world to provide HIV prevention, care, and treatment services for children, women, and families - with a mission to eliminate pediatric AIDS.
 

EGPAF in Kenya is currently looking to recruit for the following 3 positions for an anticipated CDC-funded project.
 

1. Monitoring and Evaluation Officer
 

The M&E Officer will be responsible for the design, development and implementation of a comprehensive, efficient and effective system of monitoring, evaluation and learning for a 5-year project.

To succeed in this role you require:

• Familiarity with Ministry of Health and PEPFAR reporting systems.
• Experience with HIV/AIDS data collection and analysis for prevention, care, and treatment programs.
• Skills in conducting project evaluation, data quality assessments, and in organizational capacity development indicators and building capacity of local partners to utilize data for decision-making purposes to improve HIV programs are.
• A minimum of a relevant Master’s degree and at least 5 years professional experience in the responsibilities listed above are required.
• Demonstrated ability to transfer knowledge through training and mentoring.
• Familiarity with CDC preferred.

2. Capacity-Building Coordinator
 

The Capacity Building Coordinator will be responsible for leading implementation of activities designed to strengthen organizational capacity of the Government of Kenya’s Disciplined Services to manage and implement HIV prevention, care, and treatment services. 

S/he will lead organizational capacity assessments, participate in the design, implementation and monitoring of the transition and capacity building plans, and s/he will work directly with government entities and locally-based organizations to facilitate the transition processes of PEPFAR funding to local partners.

To succeed in this role you require:

• 5 - 8 years of experience in successful capacity building (preferably of public institutions).
• Minimum of a master’s degree in a relevant field.
• Experience with program coordination and programmatic communications.
• Knowledge of Kenya Ministry of Health system.
• Experience with PEPFAR funded HIV programs; preferable with CDC.
• Fluency in English and excellent communications skills required.
• Experience in participatory processes in capacity building.
• Good facilitation skills.
• Strong interpersonal and representation skills.
• Demonstrated experience in development and refinement of assessment tools and training materials.

3. HIV Service Delivery Advisor
 

This position will be responsible for leading capacity building efforts of Kenya’s Disciplined Services to provide comprehensive, integrated quality HIV prevention care, treatment and support services including HIV testing and counselling, PMTCT, and TB/HIV services.

To succeed in this role you require:

• A recognized degree in Medicine or Nursing.
• A minimum of 5 years proven experience in the field of HIV/AIDS at senior management level; hands on clinical experience in HIV.
• Demonstrated experience and familiarity with MOH/GOK health systems;
• experience with PEFPAR-funded projects.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and supervisory skills, capable of directing and managing change, and inspiring teamwork and motivating staff and partners to achieve results.
• post graduate qualification in Medicine, Pediatrics, MPH or other related field and experience with CDC-funded projects is preferred.

If you believe you are the candidate we are looking for, please submit your application attaching current resume’ to: mthuku@pedaids.org
 

Closing date: 13th March 2013
 

Only short listed candidates will be contacted

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NGO Jobs in Kenya 2013

The Elizabeth Glaser Pediatric AIDS Foundation is a global leader in the fight against pediatric HIV and AIDS. We are working in 15 countries around the world to provide HIV prevention, care, and treatment services for children, women, and families - with a mission to eliminate pediatric AIDS.
 

EGPAF in Kenya is currently looking to recruit for the following 3 positions for an anticipated CDC-funded project.
 

1. Monitoring and Evaluation Officer
 

The M&E Officer will be responsible for the design, development and implementation of a comprehensive, efficient and effective system of monitoring, evaluation and learning for a 5-year project.

To succeed in this role you require:

• Familiarity with Ministry of Health and PEPFAR reporting systems.
• Experience with HIV/AIDS data collection and analysis for prevention, care, and treatment programs.
• Skills in conducting project evaluation, data quality assessments, and in organizational capacity development indicators and building capacity of local partners to utilize data for decision-making purposes to improve HIV programs are.
• A minimum of a relevant Master’s degree and at least 5 years professional experience in the responsibilities listed above are required.
• Demonstrated ability to transfer knowledge through training and mentoring.
• Familiarity with CDC preferred.

2. Capacity-Building Coordinator
 

The Capacity Building Coordinator will be responsible for leading implementation of activities designed to strengthen organizational capacity of the Government of Kenya’s Disciplined Services to manage and implement HIV prevention, care, and treatment services. 

S/he will lead organizational capacity assessments, participate in the design, implementation and monitoring of the transition and capacity building plans, and s/he will work directly with government entities and locally-based organizations to facilitate the transition processes of PEPFAR funding to local partners.

To succeed in this role you require:

• 5 - 8 years of experience in successful capacity building (preferably of public institutions).
• Minimum of a master’s degree in a relevant field.
• Experience with program coordination and programmatic communications.
• Knowledge of Kenya Ministry of Health system.
• Experience with PEPFAR funded HIV programs; preferable with CDC.
• Fluency in English and excellent communications skills required.
• Experience in participatory processes in capacity building.
• Good facilitation skills.
• Strong interpersonal and representation skills.
• Demonstrated experience in development and refinement of assessment tools and training materials.

3. HIV Service Delivery Advisor
 

This position will be responsible for leading capacity building efforts of Kenya’s Disciplined Services to provide comprehensive, integrated quality HIV prevention care, treatment and support services including HIV testing and counselling, PMTCT, and TB/HIV services.

To succeed in this role you require:

• A recognized degree in Medicine or Nursing.
• A minimum of 5 years proven experience in the field of HIV/AIDS at senior management level; hands on clinical experience in HIV.
• Demonstrated experience and familiarity with MOH/GOK health systems;
• experience with PEFPAR-funded projects.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and supervisory skills, capable of directing and managing change, and inspiring teamwork and motivating staff and partners to achieve results.
• post graduate qualification in Medicine, Pediatrics, MPH or other related field and experience with CDC-funded projects is preferred.

If you believe you are the candidate we are looking for, please submit your application attaching current resume’ to: mthuku@pedaids.org
 

Closing date: 13th March 2013
 

Only short listed candidates will be contacted

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Head of Sales and Marketing Job in Kenya

Head of Sales and Marketing

A leading 5 Star Hotel in Nairobi is looking for a dynamic and result oriented candidate to fill the above position. 

This position is ideal only for candidates who are ready to deliver results.

The candidate must have the following competencies:

• A relevant degree from a recognized University.
• A master’s degree will be an advantage
• Relevant experience in the hospitality industry in a similar or senior management level for a minimum of 5 years is a must.
• Proven successful track record within the hospitality industry is desirable.
• Ability to lead a strong sales team to achieving its goals is very important.

If you feel you are the candidate we are looking for, and you are ready to take the challenge in exchange for a handsome package including many fringe benefits, then submit your written application attaching your updated CV by 14th March 2013 to:

Human Resources Manager,
P.O Box 35424 – 00200,
Nairobi

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Graphic Designer & Marketing Coordinator Job in Kenya

A well established & leading IT Distribution Company in Nairobi with operations throughout East, West, North and Southern Africa, is seeking to recruit an experienced and motivated individual to fill the following position:
 

Graphic Designer & Marketing Coordinator
 

Qualification and Experience

• Associate’s or bachelor’s degree in graphic design or related field or equivalent experience
• Minimum three years experience in graphic design & collateral
• Experience with web site design and updates
• Experience quoting and managing print jobs, as well as working with printers
• Good working knowledge of Photoshop, Illustrator, HTML, Dreamweaver, Flash and experience with Microsoft Office
• Ability to handle multiple projects at once and meet the tight deadlines
• IT Distribution experience will be preferred

Other Skills and Attributes

• Develop concepts for design and design all Center collateral materials, including direct mail, ads, postcards, newsletters, flyers, brochures, sales promotion, invitations, vouchers and coupons as needed
• Manage Web site updates while maintaining look and feel
• Coordinate e-Newsletter, including design and distribution
• Meet all deadlines set by the under signed authority
• Executing & managing a variety of marketing activities that involve mail, advertising campaigns, company and industry events, media advertisements, promotions, and other marketing plans.
• Quarterly marketing claims, invoicing and claim submission
• Working with Direct Advertisers and Advertising Agencies for executing quarterly marketing activities

To Apply
 

Interested candidate should forward their detailed Curriculum Vitae highlighting relevant experience and at least minimum of three design samples of produced work to IT.Distribution@ymail.com by 22nd March 2013.
 

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. 

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UHAI Programme Assistant – Research and Learning Job in Kenya

UHAI - the East African Sexual Health and Rights Initiative is an indigenous activist fund which provides flexible, accessible resources to support civil society activism around issues of sexuality, health and human rights in the East African region (Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, Rwanda, Burundi) with a specific focus on the rights of sexual and gender minorities. 

UHAI EASHRI aims to build a strong, diverse and organised movement for change through grant making, capacity support and convening.

UHAI EASHRI is looking for a dynamic, result-oriented individual to take up the position of Programme Assistant – Research and Learning.

Under the overall supervision of the Director of Programmes, the Programme Assistant – Research and Learning will assist in undertaking Research and Learning activities at UHAI EASHRI.

Responsibilities:
 

1. Convenings:

• Assist to plan, develop, and organise different meetings and conferences.

2. Research and Documentation:

• Assist to plan, develop and oversee the development of different research questions for publications.
• Assist to oversee the development of UHAI’s publications. This will include writing, identifying writers for the different publications, overseeing the writers’ engagement with UHAI, determining quality of their work and copy editing the articles and books to meet UHAI’s standards.

3. Advocacy:

• Assist to identify advocacy opportunities nationally, regionally and internationally for UHAI EASHRI.
• Participate in identified advocacy activities.

4. Internal Learning:

• Assist in continually creating sites of learning within UHAI EASHRI
• Assist in deploying UHAI EASHRI’s monitoring and evaluation framework

5. Communication:

• Manage UHAI EASHRI’s communication channels
• Ensure there is timely, accurate and relevant information sent out through our communication channels

6. General Responsibilities:

• Work with the team in development of proposals for fund raising.
• Work with the team in donor reporting.
• Representing UHAI in different fora.
• Any other duties as shall be assigned.

Requirements:

• Writing and copy-editing skills: Creative and expressive writing skills and keen copy-editing skills.
• Communication skills: Well developed written and oral communication skills; ability to communicate clearly and sensitively with internal and external stakeholders. This includes effective negotiation and representation skills.
• People Skills: Ability to work independently and as a team player who demonstrates leadership and is able to support and train staff.
• Integrity: Works with trustworthiness and integrity and has a clear commitment to the principles of human rights and social justice.
• Demonstrable knowledge of and commitment to human rights approaches to promoting sexual health and rights for sexual and gender minorities
• Adaptability and flexibility: Ability to operate effectively under extreme circumstances including stress, short deadlines and quick changing environments.
• Work Style: Is well planned and organised and has a capacity for initiative and decision making with competent analytical and problem solving skills. Capacity to manage several tasks simultaneously, be flexible and be willing to assume a range of unanticipated assignments.
• IT skills: Experience working on Open Office and experience working with research software.
• Linguistic Skills: Should have excellent written and spoken English and French. Proficiency in Kiswahili will be an added advantage.
• Education: A degree in communication, law, social sciences, or public policy is preferred.
• Demonstrable experience in programme work such as programme reporting, donor reporting, and information management will be an added advantage.

Terms and Conditions
 

UHAI EASHRI will offer competitive salary and benefits commensurate with experience and ability.
 

UHAI EASHRI is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on any basis including ethnicity, physical ability, age, gender identity and sexual orientation.
 

The position is open only to East African nationals and residents
 

To apply for the position, please submit the following documents:
 

1. A one page cover letter describing why you are interested in the position and why you are the ideal candidate for this position
 

2. Your CV
 

3. A writing sample of no more than 3000 words written by the applicant discussing issues related to sexuality, gender, rights and justice.
 

Send your application documents via email to vacancies@uhai-eashri.org with Programme Assistant – Research and Learning Application as the subject line. 

The application deadline is 27th March 2013. 

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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UNAITAS Audit Assistants Jobs in Kenya

UNAITAS is seeking to recruit a responsible person to fill a vacant position in the Audit department;
 

Audit Assistants 

Ref: UNT/AA1/01/2013
 

Reporting to the Assistant Internal Auditor the job holder will do continuous appraisal of the organization’s operations against internal control systems, policies, procedures and manuals.

Main Duties & Responsibilities;

• Carry out periodic audits so as to ensure operations are within the set policies and procedures.
• Regularly check the actual operations so as to sustain reasonable and appropriate levels of compliance.
• Responsible for maintenance of relevant and reliable records through formulation of a proper records management system to provide viable information, reference and ease of retrieval.
•  Responsible for preparation, presentation and delivery of periodic reports at expected intervals for both information and decision making.

Academic Requirements;

• A degree or equivalent in, Economics, Statistics, Actuarial sciences or Risk management

Other Requirements;

• Minimum two years of work experience
• High degree of integrity
• Good analytical and judgment skills
• Interpersonal skills and ability to work as part of a team

Credit Risk Analyst & Administrator

Ref: UNT/CRA/02/2013
 

Objective
 

The objective is to entrench credit risk as an integral element of lending in Unaitas with a focus to ensuring a high quality loan portfolio and to ensure coordination of all credit issues across all branches in Unaitas.

Reporting Lines:  reporting to the Lending Coordinators
 

Key Responsibilities:

• Coordinate and assist branches in all lending issues to continuously improve their efficiency and performance.
• Ensure quality Credit appraisals in all committee levels and products of the Sacco
• Ensure Compliance with the Credit Policy and Procedures of the Sacco
• Monitor and Co-ordinate provisioning and risk recognition in Unaitas.
• Monitor Branch lending and risk exposures and ensure they are within the Sacco’s expectations from time to time.
• Co-ordinate enforcement of sanction conditions and risk mitigation strategies
• Ensure that Credit services are standardized in all branches of Unaitas
• Training staff on loan risk analysis
• Ensure conformity to sanction conditions and follow ups of the same.
• Assist in ensuring all committees adhere to Sacco Act & regulations on lending

Minimum Requirements
 

The successful applicants should be a Proactive and self-motivated possessing the following;

• Degree in any business related field
• Over 2 years working experience-in Credit Department of a financial institution
• Have specific knowledge in Agri-business, Group or SME Lending
• Thorough knowledge of Sacco Act & Regulations and best lending practices
• Ability to work under minimum supervision
• Analytical skills and ability to make decisions
• A high degree of integrity and commitment
• Computer literate.
• Report writing skills

Interested candidates please Email application and updated CV to hr@unaitas.com by 22.03.2013 clearly quoting reference. 

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AERC Monitoring and Evaluation Specialist Job in Kenya

The African Economic Research Consortium (AERC) is a not-for-profit Pan-African institution, dedicated for the last 20 years to enabling the advancement of economic policy research and training in Africa. 

In collaboration with World Food Programme (WFP), AERC runs a project on Purchase for Progress (P4P) to establish and manage a data analysis hub across 21 country offices.

This will package and disseminate lessons and best practices from WFP procurement of food from local and regional sources.

Monitoring and Evaluation Specialist
 

Reporting to the Project Manager, you will work closely with the Project Manager and relevant Regional Coordinators on all matters of data collection, analysis, reporting and quality assurance.
 

Specifically, you will:

• Supervise cleaning and analysis of data by Hub analysts;
• Ensure timely preparation, validation of country reports and review reports in consultation with the Managers;
• Conduct periodic technical support visits to the pilot countries;
• Coordinate activities of Regional Project Coordinators;
• Coordinate with Information Technology (IT) specialist for the design of a web based data system that facilitates up-load, storage and down load of the data;
• In consultation with the Project Manager, Data Analysts, and others as appropriate, identify key implementation issues for follow-up ;
• Assist in preparation of reports for dissemination at country level;
• Assist the Project Manager in preparing periodic progress reports.

The successful candidate must have the following at a minimum

• Masters of Science degree in Agricultural and Applied Economics or related discipline;
• Proficiency in SPSS/STATA;
• Strong background in quantitative analysis;
• 3 years’ experience in M&E, ideally covering food security and smallholder farmer issues;
• Ability to frequently and in different styles translate and communicate research findings to programme managers, donors and other stakeholders;
• Competency in French and Spanish languages is an added advantage.

If you believe you have the qualifications and experience to match this role, please submit your application via email with a detailed curriculum vitae, stating your current position, remuneration, email, telephone contacts, and names and addresses of three referees. 

To be considered your application must be received by 20th March 2013 addressed to:
 

The Manager, Human Resources and Administration
African Economic Research Consortium (AERC)
Email: recruitment@aercafrica.org
 

For more information on AERC, you can visit our website on www.aercafrica.org 

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AERC Monitoring and Evaluation Specialist Job in Kenya

The African Economic Research Consortium (AERC) is a not-for-profit Pan-African institution, dedicated for the last 20 years to enabling the advancement of economic policy research and training in Africa. 

In collaboration with World Food Programme (WFP), AERC runs a project on Purchase for Progress (P4P) to establish and manage a data analysis hub across 21 country offices.

This will package and disseminate lessons and best practices from WFP procurement of food from local and regional sources.

Monitoring and Evaluation Specialist
 

Reporting to the Project Manager, you will work closely with the Project Manager and relevant Regional Coordinators on all matters of data collection, analysis, reporting and quality assurance.
 

Specifically, you will:

• Supervise cleaning and analysis of data by Hub analysts;
• Ensure timely preparation, validation of country reports and review reports in consultation with the Managers;
• Conduct periodic technical support visits to the pilot countries;
• Coordinate activities of Regional Project Coordinators;
• Coordinate with Information Technology (IT) specialist for the design of a web based data system that facilitates up-load, storage and down load of the data;
• In consultation with the Project Manager, Data Analysts, and others as appropriate, identify key implementation issues for follow-up ;
• Assist in preparation of reports for dissemination at country level;
• Assist the Project Manager in preparing periodic progress reports.

The successful candidate must have the following at a minimum

• Masters of Science degree in Agricultural and Applied Economics or related discipline;
• Proficiency in SPSS/STATA;
• Strong background in quantitative analysis;
• 3 years’ experience in M&E, ideally covering food security and smallholder farmer issues;
• Ability to frequently and in different styles translate and communicate research findings to programme managers, donors and other stakeholders;
• Competency in French and Spanish languages is an added advantage.

If you believe you have the qualifications and experience to match this role, please submit your application via email with a detailed curriculum vitae, stating your current position, remuneration, email, telephone contacts, and names and addresses of three referees. 

To be considered your application must be received by 20th March 2013 addressed to:
 

The Manager, Human Resources and Administration
African Economic Research Consortium (AERC)
Email: recruitment@aercafrica.org
 

For more information on AERC, you can visit our website on www.aercafrica.org 

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UHAI Programme Assistant – Research and Learning Job in Kenya

UHAI - the East African Sexual Health and Rights Initiative is an indigenous activist fund which provides flexible, accessible resources to support civil society activism around issues of sexuality, health and human rights in the East African region (Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, Rwanda, Burundi) with a specific focus on the rights of sexual and gender minorities. 

UHAI EASHRI aims to build a strong, diverse and organised movement for change through grant making, capacity support and convening.

UHAI EASHRI is looking for a dynamic, result-oriented individual to take up the position of Programme Assistant – Research and Learning.

Under the overall supervision of the Director of Programmes, the Programme Assistant – Research and Learning will assist in undertaking Research and Learning activities at UHAI EASHRI.

Responsibilities:
 

1. Convenings:

• Assist to plan, develop, and organise different meetings and conferences.

2. Research and Documentation:

• Assist to plan, develop and oversee the development of different research questions for publications.
• Assist to oversee the development of UHAI’s publications. This will include writing, identifying writers for the different publications, overseeing the writers’ engagement with UHAI, determining quality of their work and copy editing the articles and books to meet UHAI’s standards.

3. Advocacy:

• Assist to identify advocacy opportunities nationally, regionally and internationally for UHAI EASHRI.
• Participate in identified advocacy activities.

4. Internal Learning:

• Assist in continually creating sites of learning within UHAI EASHRI
• Assist in deploying UHAI EASHRI’s monitoring and evaluation framework

5. Communication:

• Manage UHAI EASHRI’s communication channels
• Ensure there is timely, accurate and relevant information sent out through our communication channels

6. General Responsibilities:

• Work with the team in development of proposals for fund raising.
• Work with the team in donor reporting.
• Representing UHAI in different fora.
• Any other duties as shall be assigned.

Requirements:

• Writing and copy-editing skills: Creative and expressive writing skills and keen copy-editing skills.
• Communication skills: Well developed written and oral communication skills; ability to communicate clearly and sensitively with internal and external stakeholders. This includes effective negotiation and representation skills.
• People Skills: Ability to work independently and as a team player who demonstrates leadership and is able to support and train staff.
• Integrity: Works with trustworthiness and integrity and has a clear commitment to the principles of human rights and social justice.
• Demonstrable knowledge of and commitment to human rights approaches to promoting sexual health and rights for sexual and gender minorities
• Adaptability and flexibility: Ability to operate effectively under extreme circumstances including stress, short deadlines and quick changing environments.
• Work Style: Is well planned and organised and has a capacity for initiative and decision making with competent analytical and problem solving skills. Capacity to manage several tasks simultaneously, be flexible and be willing to assume a range of unanticipated assignments.
• IT skills: Experience working on Open Office and experience working with research software.
• Linguistic Skills: Should have excellent written and spoken English and French. Proficiency in Kiswahili will be an added advantage.
• Education: A degree in communication, law, social sciences, or public policy is preferred.
• Demonstrable experience in programme work such as programme reporting, donor reporting, and information management will be an added advantage.

Terms and Conditions
 

UHAI EASHRI will offer competitive salary and benefits commensurate with experience and ability.
 

UHAI EASHRI is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on any basis including ethnicity, physical ability, age, gender identity and sexual orientation.
 

The position is open only to East African nationals and residents
 

To apply for the position, please submit the following documents:
 

1. A one page cover letter describing why you are interested in the position and why you are the ideal candidate for this position
 

2. Your CV
 

3. A writing sample of no more than 3000 words written by the applicant discussing issues related to sexuality, gender, rights and justice.
 

Send your application documents via email to vacancies@uhai-eashri.org with Programme Assistant – Research and Learning Application as the subject line. 

The application deadline is 27th March 2013. 

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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KENIC Driver Job in Kenya

The Kenya Network Information Centre is a not for profit organization that has been mandated to manage the .ke domain names in Kenya.

It is located at the CCK Complex Opposite Kianda School on Waiyaki Way.

Process: Marketing
Job Title: Driver
Reports To: Administrative Assistant
Location: KeNIC

Overall Responsibility
 

The primary responsibility of the Driver is to pick and drop employees at various destinations in the course of their duties.
 

Main Tasks

• Safely transport KeNIC Staff to the required locations in a timely, safe and courteous manner
• Follow all KeNIC Procedures and Policies
• Adhere to all safety requirements as per the KeNIC Policies
• Maintain the service and appearance of the company vehicle
• Follow all the Kenya Traffic Rules and Regulations
• Perform any other duties as assigned by supervisor

Qualifications

• Must hold a valid Class BCE driving license with over 3 years driving experience.
• Must have a clean driving record
• A valid Certificate of Good Conduct
• KCSE C-
• A certificate in Mechanical Engineering will be an added advantage

Disposition

• Excellent verbal communication
• Professional appearance
• Strong customer service orientation.

Kindly send your CV and application letter only to hr@kenic.or.ke by March 14, 2013.

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Project Sales Manager Job in Kenya

Position: Project Sales Manager

A company specializing in designing of professional kitchens and providing quality catering equipment in East Africa is looking to recruit a Project Sales Manager to support business growth and expansion in various regions.

Position Overview:

Reporting to the Head of Commercial, the Project Sales Manager’s main role will be to source for new business opportunities while retaining existing ones, and oversee implementation of projects to ensure delivery on-scope, on-time, on-budget and on-quality.

Responsibilities:

1. Business Development

• Develop and sustain long-term relationships with clients, industry professionals, architects, QS, Consultants, developers and other decision makers to keep up to date with upcoming projects and industry developments
• Hold client meetings and negotiate contracts
• Ensure new opportunities are converted into business
• Follow-up new business opportunities and set-up discovery and other meetings to understand client requirements and project needs
• Disseminate clients project requirements to project team and prepare Fee and Scope proposals
• Going on site to scope the work
• Conduct prospective clients’ risk-analysis

2. Project Management

• Oversee and coordinate implementation of projects as per requirements
• Oversee the development of relevant templates such as project needs analysis, Service Level Agreements and other relevant documentation
• Coordinate with the in-house team on project designs and any feasibility study components of proposals

Requirements

• Minimum 5 years experience in Construction Project Management / Commercial / Marketing role
• Bachelors Degree in Construction Project Management / Building Economics / Construction Technology / Engineering streams
• Proficiency in project design, documentation and software
• Strong relationship building
• Demonstrated ability to oversee and simultaneously manage multiple small-to-large scale projects
• Ability to confidently interact with client representatives at all levels
• Possess effective communication, presentation and research ability
• Demonstrate ability to implement and deliver short, medium and long-term strategies
• Possess a “Can do” attitude with a desire to make things happen at a very fast pace

Interested candidates should submit their cv’s to recruitment@careerdirections.co.ke by Monday 18th of March 2012 with the title “Project sales manager”

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Sales Consultant / Project Coordinator Job in Kenya

BPC Africa is one of the leading consulting firms in the East, Central and Southern Africa Region. 

Our vision is to deliver best value that business can find through partnering in Strategy, Organization and People.
 

We partner with both local and international clients to competitively source for best talent in a number of Specialized and Generalist areas. 

One of our clients would like to engage suitable talent to join their vibrant Customer-Marketing team, as a Sales & Projects Manager.
 

The organisation specializes in the supply and the support of:

• Data Centre solutions comprising of Precision Power, Precision Cooling and Rack Systems
• Facility wide Uninterruptible Power Supplies, Stabilizers and Power Backup Systems

Sales Consultant / Project Coordinator
 

The job reports to the Managing Director.
 

Main Purpose of the Job
 

Familiarize with company products and related technology to an “Industry Expert” level thus being able to sell the products and services while providing pre sales data centre design consultancy through to post sales support including managing the complete purchase, delivery, installation & handover cycle.

Main Responsibilities

• Prepare sales projections to be used for feasibility plans and financial projections
• Leading in setting, implementation, monitoring and management of SMART sales targets.
• Identifying new trade opportunities for development with a view to increasing volumes and market share.
• Formulate a marketing budget and implementing guidelines to effective execution of marketing plans.
• Creating new marketing strategies, making presentations and marketing plans in line with competition analysis and implementing the same.
• Ensuing Business Development and marketing of company products and services and formulation of new business accounts.
• Managing, monitoring and preparing project reports during sales, commissioning and maintenance phases
• Identifying, implementing and benchmarking best practices in customer management

Job Skills

• Consumer & Market intelligence Skills
• Selling skills
• Negotiation skills
• interpersonal skills
• IT skills
• Project Management

Competencies

• Entrepreneurship
• Professionalism
• Change leader
• Result Oriented
• Integrity

Academic Qualifications & Experience

• A minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in Electrical or Mechanical engineering or other technical field. 
• Other degrees will be considered on a merit basis
• Postgraduate Diploma in Sales & Marketing
• Three years proven experience in sales and/or marketing dealing in technical products & Services
• Willing to travel outside Kenya
• Clean & Valid Driving License

Send application & CV to the following address: talentsearch@bpc.co.ke on or before,14th March 2013.
 

Only qualifying candidates will be contacted.

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Resolution Insurance Company Front Office Secretary Vacancy Announcement

Front Office Secretary
 

Resolution Insurance Company Limited is a General Insurer. 

With over 60,000 members in our fold, we have learned to adapt in this constantly changing society, and develop products that are effective and relevant to our members.
 

Resolution Health has over 500 medical service providers all across East Africa, a strong network of hospitals, clinics and doctors.
 

The Resolution Insurance brand is energetic and trendy. In pursuit of our ambitious growth plan, we are looking to enroll as part of our HR & Administration team an individual who has a winning smile accompanied by excellent communication skills. 

The successful individual must have a customer service disposition and who is capable of maintaining positive and professional office relationships.

Key Responsibility Areas:       

• Deal with visiting clients with decorum; identify their needs so as to accord them the necessary assistance.
• Receive politely and respectively telephone calls to offer assistance and route calls.
• To monitor and ensure the reception area is clean and tidy so as to present the correct image of the company.
• Receiving, recording and sorting incoming and outgoing mail and parcels to ensure correct destination.
• Minute taking during monthly staff meetings.
• Any other duties.

The right candidate must have the following:

• Advanced diploma in Secretarial
• Bachelor’s Degree in a business field –an added advantage
• Good  of  Microsoft Office
• At least 2 years experience in a busy front office position with heavy traffic of visitors.
• Ability to handle a busy switchboard.

If you believe you are a team player and would be a valuable resource to this ever growing brand, kindly email your:

• Application letter
• Updated CV listing three references with their email or phone contacts
• Your age
• Expected remuneration package
• Availability should you be offered the job

Not later than Wednesday 13th March 2013 to hr@resolution.co.ke. 

Ensure that you quote the position on your email. 

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. 

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