Research Analyst Job Vacancy in Kenya

Job Title: Research Analyst

Skills and Qualifications
 

Bachelor Degree
 

Previous experience doing research on projects

Required abilities and dispositions:

• High personal motivation, self-management, and detail-orientation; ability to take responsibility in meeting deadlines and making progress without direct supervision.
• Strong spoken and written communications skills.
• Capacity and will to learn new software, research methods, and work routines quickly, flexibility in responding to new research opportunities as they arise.
• Motivation to engage in and manage a wide range of intellectual and physical work, ranging from preparing mass mailings to analyzing proposed data-collection designs.

Preferred additional qualities:

• Strong existing computer skills with Microsoft Office (especially Access), SPSS statistical software, and general Internet and electronic communications.
• Articulate and tactful communications skills; readiness to meet and work directly with clients.

Responsibilities

• Handle and protect confidential and sensitive data with integrity.
• Manage data collection projects by meeting paper and electronic mailing deadlines, entering data, transcribing tapes and handwritten notes; learn and use technology to do these tasks more efficiently.
• Assist staff in design and maintenance of online surveys and relational databases
• Prepare print documents, web pages, and other graphics using Word, Dreamweaver, and illustration packages.
• Assist staff in writing code and analyzing data in SPSS and Stata statistical packages.
• Assist staff and clients in the design, execution and evaluation of research projects, including literature reviews, surveys, focus groups, data integration and analysis.
• Produce written, tabular and visual materials for research reports and presentations in Tableau.

Application Process
 

Interested candidates are invited to strictly email their cover letter and CV, clearly detailing their current remuneration and expectations to recruit@odumont.com  before end of day 10 August 2012.

Only short listed candidates will be contacted

Innovations for Poverty Action Field Assistant Job in Busia Kenya

Household Savings Project

Position: Field Assistant
 

Deadline to Apply: 9th August 2012
 

Start Date: 15th August 2012
 

Location: Busia

About Innovations for Poverty Action: 

Innovations for Poverty Action (IPA) is a non-profit research organization that creates and evaluates approaches to solving development problems and disseminates information about what works and what does not to policymakers, practitioners, investors and donors around the world.
 

Description of Work:  

The Field Assistants will assist the Household Savings team. Activities include administering surveys to individuals and households, meeting with teachers, village officials, and relatives to locate respondents, and traveling to those areas in order to interview individuals. Android tablets will be used to administer the survey
 

All of the work in this project will be Busia-based, with limited travel to the surrounding areas. Visiting these respondents can include taking public transport, bodaboda, and walking long distances. Working outside of standard business hours either in the morning or evening or on weekends is sometimes necessary as well. 

Other tasks include liaising with affiliate banks and partner organizations, running economic games, organizing data in the field, office based matching of ID lists, compilation of survey information, photocopying, translation between Kiswahili and English and any other tasks needed to make the project run effectively or assigned by a supervisor.
 

Work duration: Successful applicants will initially be hired for month on a casual basis. Those who demonstrate consistent exceptional abilities and work performance may be considered for a more long term placement, with the same project.
 

Qualifications:
 

Academic Qualifications: It is preferred that candidates have obtained a college diploma or university degree, preferably in sociology, statistics, economics, education, development studies, social sciences, health, or related fields. Candidates must have completed secondary schooling
 

Professional/Technical Skills:  Skills in data collection and survey administration; ability to work with local administrators. Computer knowledge and familiarity with Android OS helpful
 

Other Qualities and Attributes: 

Most importantly a positive attitude towards the position; able to work in rural settings; comfortable interviewing people in their homes; comfortable traveling in the surrounding areas of Busia; well-organized; ability to work independently and in a team in the field; promptness; attention to detail; initiative.

Candidates must be fluent in Kiswahili and English. Luo, Teso and Luhya speakers preferred.
 

To apply: 

Please send a cover letter and detailed CV, 3 references, daytime phone number(s), and email address. 

Your CV should include your scores or grades and other measures of academic achievement, and details about any relevant work experience.
 

Applications can be submitted to any of our branch offices, 

or by email to jobs-kenya@poverty-action.org ,

or by post office using P.O Box 373, Busia area code 50400 Kenya. 

If you submit by email, please ensure that the subject line reads: “FIELD ASSISTANT.”REF NO: HH SAVE-2012-07-01. 

Only short-listed candidates will be contacted by email for an interview. 

Applicants are encouraged to apply early, as applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.

Disclaimer: 

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of the work being performed by the Field Assistant. 

The statements are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all possible duties, tasks, and responsibilities. 

Management reserves the right to amend and change responsibilities to meet organizational needs as necessary. 

Please note that IPA will never request any form of payment from an applicant. 

Applicants are encouraged to confirm the information listed above with IPA prior to releasing any extensive personal information to the organization. 

Please direct questions to jobs-kenya@poverty-action.org.

Safaricom Principal Enterprise Systems Support Analyst Job in Kenya

We are pleased to announce the following vacancy in the IS Operations Department within the Technology Division.

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

Principal Enterprise Systems Support Analyst

Ref: TECHNOLOGY_PESSA__JULY _2012

Reporting to the Senior Manager Enterprise Systems Support, role holder will provide leading expert support to existing and upcoming internal business applications Decision Systems and end user support.

The job holder’s key responsibilities will be to:

• Building processes and facilitating resolution of operational issues that may impede growth;
• Proactively analyze performance data to identify immediate  and long term improvement opportunities;
• Participate in the design and high level modeling of  Enterprise systems;
• Manage problem and incident resolutions in liaison with technical and operations departments;
• Research on new trends on systems and advice the business on the best fit models
• Inspire , up skill and grow  junior analysts in the team;
• Provide the enterprise with the data management and analytics solutions for making good decisions and expanding their own analysis capacity;
• Advice Management on resourcing needs, work structure and best fit for support;
• Work collaboratively with users in relevant business units to understand and define relevant reports and dashboards;
• Define user objectives and goals and design and lead program strategy based on nature of data, processes and needs;
• Liaise with all business support units including, Third party developers and Core networks design and Support teams to support the growth and sustainability;
• Monitor, track and understand industry trends and the factors that drive them;
• Provide benchmarking and other comparative analyses of similar companies utilizing data mining tools and other data technology tools;
• Respond to end user queries and request for support;
• Troubleshoot technical and non-technical challenges ;
• Manage system capacity and anticipate user demands on resources;
• Work closely with the third party development teams to ensure that the requirements as documented are clearly understood and consult with the developers teams to validate design assumptions;
• Ensure that recommended solutions are not sub-optimal, but fit within the overall information management structure of the enterprise;
• Draw up operational Level Agreements with the development teams to ensure deployed systems are working systems and service levels are maintained ;
• Manage interfaces to all other enterprise systems.

The ideal candidate should possess the following skills & competencies:

• A degree in IT, Mathematics or  Engineering (Telecommunications or Electrical & Electronic);
• Minimum OCP Certification in Oracle e-Business Suite
• Intermediate Unix Certification required;
• Intermediate training on networking and security standards  eg CCNA or its Equivalent;
• Proficiency in programming languages including MSSQL, PL/SQL and Perl;
• Intermediate training on Database Administration essential (Preferably  Oracle and MS SQL);
• Minimum of 5 years experience with system analysis, data analysis,  ERP systems, relational database, data warehouse, and OLAP and programming preferable in PLSQL, Perl and MSSQL.
• Must be a team player with ability to lead teams of people with varied technical skills;
• Experience with LAN/WAN Support  including Satellite and fiber communication;
• Knowledge of  Mobile Network  core network systems,  Short Message Service Center (SMSC), routing, Mediation and Intelligent Networks  is an added advantage;
• Excellent skills demonstrating high proficiency in situational  analysis;
• Good Communication skills, exceptional interpersonal, presentation and report writing skills is a must
• Should be proactive, confident and energetic and with ability to meet stringent deadlines as well as high Strategic and creative thinking.

If you feel that you are up to the challenge and posses the necessary qualification and experience please send your resume and application letter indicating your experience and why you are the most suitable candidate for the role clearly quoting the job title to the address below. 

The deadline for application is Tuesday 07 August, 2012

The Senior Manager – Talent Acquisition
Safaricom Ltd
Nairobi
 

Via E-mail to hr@safaricom.co.ke

The Center for Victims of Torture Psychotherapist / Trainer Job in Kenya

Psychotherapist / Trainer 

Location: Nairobi, Nairobi Municipality, Kenya | Department: International Services

The Center for Victims of Torture is seeking Psychotherapist/Trainer to join a new program in Nairobi addressing the mental health needs of refugees who are living in the city.  

The Psychotherapist/Trainer will oversee psychological interventions, including individual and group therapy with adults and children who are survivors of torture.  

The position will also provide training and supervision to psychosocial counselors.  The position has a one-year renewable agreement.  

This is an unaccompanied post.  The position will begin on September 1.

Organization:

The Center for Victims of Torture works toward a future in which torture ceases to exist and its victims have hope for a new life. 

We are an international nonprofit dedicated to healing survivors of torture. We provide direct care for those who have been tortured, train partners around the world who can prevent and treat torture, and advocate for human rights and an end to torture.  

We are headquartered in Minnesota with offices in Africa and the Middle East.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Clinical Management: Oversee psychosocial mental health interventions for refugee communities, in the form of individual counseling, group therapy, and community/large group trainings and activities. Assist in the coordination of multidisciplinary treatment with counseling and physiotherapy teams.
• Supervision and Training:  Design and carry out training programs for staff counselors – including ongoing training, mentoring, modeling and supervision.  Continually assess development of counselors and adapt training to meet their needs.
• Community Assessment:  Mentor counselors in completing needs assessments in order to identify target populations, program sites, and determine appropriate mental health interventions for people who have been tortured and/or traumatized by war.
• Community Collaboration:  Providing training and collaborate with other organizations in the community to address the needs of torture survivors.
• Reporting:  Write and submit regular reports regarding clinical and training activities.
• Participate as member of the program team to achieve program objectives.
• Program Evaluation:  Participate in the implementation of program evaluation.

Qualifications:

• Advanced degree in Psychology, Counseling or related field.  Masters degree or equivalent required.
• Extensive experience providing psychotherapy to individuals and groups.
• Understanding of and experience implementing culturally appropriate mental health interventions, including individual, group and community-based approaches for people who have suffered torture and trauma.  Experience with gender-based violence highly desirable.
• Understanding of and experience developing curriculum and providing training for mental health counselors using adult experiential learning activities.
• Experience working in Africa preferred.  Experience in East Africa highly preferred.
• Experience supervising staff required.
• Experience supervising mental health counselors preferred.
• Skilled at carrying out needs assessment and program evaluations.
• Demonstrated flexibility to adapt to changing program requirements, client needs and political climate.
• Demonstrated flexibility to adapt to changing requirements and needs.
• Skilled at working as a member of a multidisciplinary team.

Compensation:  Competitive salary and benefit package.

Apply:
http://cvt.simplicant.com/job/apply/9552-psychotherapist-trainer-nairobi-kenya

KPMG DAS Results & Performance Advisor Job in Tanzania

Results & Performance Advisor

KPMG DAS wishes to secure the services of Results & Performance Advisor who will be reporting to  AECF Tanzania Country Representative (with a dotted line to M&E Manager).

To be located in Dar es Salaam but with extensive travel to other parts of Tanzania, the successful candidate will be responsible of ensuring that grantees have robust processes in place for collecting results analysing results in terms of the AECFTZ logframe, and feeding into broader process for learning, advocacy and the promotion of systemic change.

Background:

The Alliance for a Green Revolution in Africa (AGRA) has contracted KPMG Development Advisory Services (KPMG DAS) to provide fund management services for the Africa Enterprise Challenge Fund (the AECF or the Fund). 

AGRA have contracted KPMG DAS to set up and implement a “special windows” of the AECF (in essence a series of targeted competitions) called “Tanzania Agribusiness Window” (TZAW) which focus on making agribusiness markets work better for the poor in Tanzania by sourcing, selecting and supporting private sector agribusiness and “Renewable Energy and Adaptive Climate Technologies (REACT) which focus on identifying and funding innovative private sector projects in renewable energy (off-grid solutions, biogas, bio-mass) and climate adaptation services and technologies (water management, agricultural adaptation) Both windows became operational in Oct 2010.

Selection Criteria
Skills and Experience:

• 6- 8 years experience Monitoring and Evaluation of development projects
• Excellent planning, facilitation and mentoring skills
• Understanding of the operations of Development Partners
• Demonstrated understanding of the DCED Standard and M4P approach
• Experience of supporting organizations to strengthen their approaches to monitoring, learning and evaluation
• Understanding of the Tanzania business operating environment
• Fluency in written and spoken English and Kiswahili

Person Specification

• Graduate/Masters qualification in related field
• High performing team player, able to contribute to the effectiveness of AECF Tanzania’s programme management, but also effective working independently and without supervision
• Adaptability and flexibility in taking on, and contributing to, new approaches
• Willingness to learn and support learning of others
• Strong organizational and interpersonal skills

Applications should be sent to the following address by:

17.00 pm, 20th August 2012.
“AECF Professional Positions”
KPMG Tanzania, 1 1t Floor, PPF Tower
Garden Avenue/Ohio Street
P 0 Box 1160, Dar es Salaam.
Fax: 255-22-2113343
E-mail: mlyamuya@kpmg.co.tz

Network & Systems Administrator Network & Systems Administrator Job in Kenya

Network & Systems Administrator 

Location: Nairobi, Kenya 

Reports to: Information Technology Manager 

About Bridge International 

Bridge International Academies was conceived in 2007 out of the belief that giving every child access to a high quality education would have the greatest impact on reducing poverty worldwide. 

With that guiding insight, Bridge International developed a strategy that would enable it to launch a large-scale network of high-quality, ultra low-cost, for-profit primary schools. 

Operating a network of schools supported by a strong central headquarters gives Bridge International the scale, experience, and capacity to invest in systems of management, support, training, and innovation that allows individual schools to dramatically increase their effectiveness. 

Using this model, Bridge International is able to profitably deliver high-quality education for $5 per child per month.

This ensures that its academies will continue to successfully serve its communities as long as parents value the educational service provided. 

The first Bridge International Academy launched successfully in Kenya in 2009 and over 70 academies are operating in Kenya today. 

Through rapid and strategic expansion, Bridge International will provide a quality education to over a million students in the coming years. 

About this position

As a key member of IT infrastructure department, this position is responsible for all aspects of network and Systems administration including servers, desktop systems, communications hardware, and software. 

As a network administrator, you will be responsible for the design, implementation and maintenance of server systems/applications, computer networks and telecommunication equipment, to ensure network performance meets the organization and user requirements. 

Key Responsibilities:

• Planning, Deploying and rebuilding Microsoft and Linux servers and configure hardware, peripherals, services, settings, directories, storage, etc. in accordance with Bridge International Academies standards and operational procedures.
• Planning, Deploying and rebuilding Servers applications like Microsoft AD Directory Services, DHCP, DNS, File services, IIS, Apache, Print and Document Services, SharePoint, WSUS, SQL Server, Hyper V, SNMP, SMTP, SSL, Failover Clustering and Remote Desktop services.
• Installing, administering and maintaining Bridge International Academies Checkpoint firewall, Cisco Routers, IP PBX, Switches, Access Points, Security Cameras, Biometric systems and other active network devices.
• Implementing and administering network access policies through LAN, WAN, VPN terminals, and other Remote Access Protocols with the aim of ensuring availability and secure connections.
• Researching and recommending innovative and where possible, automated approaches for system administration tasks. Identify approaches that leverage our resources and provide economies of scale.
• Carry out scheduled and continuous system monitoring to ensure integrity and availability of all network hardware, resources, systems and processes. Reviewing system and application logs, and verifying completion of scheduled jobs such as backups, WSUS Updates, Firmware upgrades etc.
• Create, update, and delete systems user accounts as per requests.
• Monitor and perform periodic network performance reports to support capacity planning.
• Evaluate and recommend LAN/WAN hardware, Software and peripheral equipment during procurement.
• Liaising with internet service providers with the intention of ensuring continuous and reliable internet connections – expected internet availability per link per year should be 99.9%
• Designing and updating network infrastructure documentation – security, configurations, tests, patches, etc.
• Capacity building of IT Support officers, to better tackle routine calls.
• Performing other duties as assigned by the supervisor.

About You

• Do you hold at least a Bachelor of Science degree in Information Technology or related field?
• Are you either or both MCITP, CCNA, ITIL certified?
• Do you possess over five years IT experience of which at least three years have been spent actively administrating windows, Linux, Cisco, Checkpoint, and WIFI networks?

Desired skills:

• Are you a seasoned Microsoft Window server 2008 administrator, managing a network of over 500 network nodes?
• Do you function well in a fast-paced, informal environment where constant change is the norm and the bar for quality is set high?
• Are you thorough and detail oriented?
• Do you have very strong written and verbal communication skills?
• Are you a team oriented, self-motivated, result driven, and a person of high integrity?

In order to be considered for this position all candidates must register and upload their CV’s on our website at www.bridgeinternationalacademies.com 

Only short listed candidates will be contacted

Engineering Manager Job in kenya

Engineering Manager

Our client is in urgent need to recruit an Engineering Manager to take up responsibilities for a current operation and for the new factory project.

The candidate must have a BTech/BEng in Mechanical Engineering and at least 10 years’ experience in the FMCG Industry. 

Please feel free to apply if you are from outside Kenya, i.e. South Africa or Zimbabwe, we shall consider an expatriate remuneration package.

He reports to the Operations Manager

Staff reporting to him:

• Workshop fitters / machinists, welder & plumber
• Maintenance fitters / mechanical and electrical

His initial responsibilities are:

• If required, re-Structure the Maintenance Department according to best practice
• Evaluate qualifications and capabilities of existing staff on hand, implement training programs for potentials
• Terminate and replace if necessary, recruit additional if required

His main responsibilities in the current manufacturing facility are:

• Establish, implement and execute preventive maintenance for all production- and  auxiliary equipment and machinery to ensure maximum utilization for production
• Plan and execute annual overhaul works as per, over the year monitored and recorded break-down records, required works or replacements
• Prepare annual maintenance budget, implement cost-monitor & cost-control systems bases on utilization and efficiencies of M&E
• Ensure sufficient stocks of spares to prevent excessive down-time of M&E
• Keep updated on new processes and equipment, communicate with industry and suppliers
• His main responsibilities for the new factory project are:
• Support senior management in developing the most efficient factory lay-out, M&E foot-print considering best processing procedures and logical material through-put
• Liaise with architect and contractors on project management-control basis, oversee all construction and civil-works and installations of M&E, electrics, utilities, etc.
• Report in-time to senior management on progress, completion of work-stages and possible delays
• Travel overseas to certify, commission on-site filling- and packaging equipment as per specifications and performance trial-runs
• Train relevant engineering staff.

Salary: 300, 000 - Ksh.400, 000
Deadline: 10th August 2012

Applications:

Please send an up to date CV, stating your current salary, accompanied by at least 3 referee telephone numbers/email addresses to: sue@summitrecruitment-kenya.com
Summit Recruitment & Training, Rhino House, Karen Road, Karen.  

Only short listed candidates will be contacted. Please indicate in your email which position you are interested in.

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

Senior Accountant Job in Kenya

Senior Accountant.

Location- Nairobi.

Overall Purpose of the Job

To maintain books of account, update them regularly, provide timely report, as well as account for company’s asset, liabilities, revenue and expenses.

Experience

• Work experience of at 5 years (3 years of which have been with an insurance
• Brokerage in a similar position)
• Should have auditing experience.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

• Monitor and prepare reconciliations for all underwriters’ outstandings on a monthly basis to ensure that the correct/accurate amounts are paid out. This will also involve the following up of credit notes from them.
• Check the bank reconciliations that are prepared by the other members of the accounts department and ensure that all reconciliations are done timely.
• Query with the bank any unnecessary/extra-ordinary/unknown charges by the banks.
• Check reports prepared for monitoring expenses e.g. motor vehicle, etc
• Check all payment vouchers before giving in them for authorization to the Finance & Adm. Manager to ensure that they are complete with all attachments and accurate.
• Post the nominal ledger for all the companies in the group on a regular basis.
• Prepare a monthly Trial balance for each company.
• Prepare monthly expense reports in the formats agreed.
• Monitor the preparation of various schedules and prepare the file for external audit purposes.
• Prepare the forms and check that payments are made for all statutory deductions on a regular basis and ensure.
• Prepare the annual application for the brokerage licence from the Commissioner of insurance’s offices. This would involve preparation of all supporting schedules and returns.
• Apply for and renew all other licences and legal formalities required for the organization.
• Maintain an up-dated register of all the assets in the company.
• Monitor the filing for the entire accounts department and ensure that it is up to date at all times.
• Follow up the underwriting staff and clients for premium collection.
• Carry out regular audits of motor certificates to ensure that they have been properly issued, accounted for and the client debited.
• Monitor the daily bankings and ensure that all cheques/cash is banked immediately and posted to the relevant accounts.
• Check and monitor that the all the other accounts staff are carrying out their duties and responsibilities efficiently and effectively.
• Negotiate the rates with various premium finance rate houses and ensure the Company gets the most economical one.
• Monitor and supervise the front desk lady and the dispatch department.
• Any other duties assigned by the Management from time to time.

Key Result Areas and Accountabilities

• Up to date postings for all books of account.
• Efficient and effective accounts department that runs on its own with little supervision.
• Efficient and effective reception and dispatch department.
• Timely reports for decision making.
• Zero fines and penalties for timely submission of statutory obligations/formalities.

Knowledge & Skills

Education

• Qualified accountant – CPA or equivalent.
• Full computer literacy.
• Good communication and analytical skills

Experience

• Work experience of at 5 years (3 years of which have been with an insurance
• Brokerage in a similar position)
• Should have auditing experience.

Application Closing Date:  15th August 2012.

If  you are up to the challenge, posses the necessary qualification and experience, please send your CV only indicating why you are the most suitable candidate for the role clearly quoting the job title on the email subject to hr@starlit.co.ke

Mercy Corps Business Officers Jobs in Western, Central, Nyanza, Coast and Rift Valley Kenya

Position Description
 

Vacancy Announcement 
 

Business Officer Positions to based in Western, Central, Nyanza, Coast and Rift Valley
 

Program / Department Summary

Mercy Corps works amid disasters, conflicts, chronic poverty and instability to unleash the potential of people who can win against impossible odds. Since 1979, Mercy Corps has provided $1 billion in assistance to people in 82 nations. 

Supported by headquarters offices in North America, Europe, and Asia, the agency's unified global programs employ 3,500 staff worldwide and reach 9 million people in more than 40 countries. 

Over the last five years, more than 90 percent of the agency's resources have been allocated directly to programs that help people in need.

Mercy Corps is implementing a 3-year program under USAID’s Yes Youth Can initiative, covering six regions in Kenya; Western, Nyanza, Rift Valley, Central, Nairobi and Coast. The core of this program is a 

The Tahidi Youth Fund (TYF), which will be a youth-owned, youth-led and youth-managed financial facility to support local solutions for community economic development as it grows in value. 

This program aims to appropriately empower Kenyan youth (15-30yrs) to strengthen their socio-economic and political stakes through youth-led and managed initiatives and institutions.

The TYF will in the first three years provide sustainable financial and skills development assistance to approximately 200,000 youth through a variety of youth-identified social and economic community development projects.
   
General Position Summary
 

Working under the direction of the Regional Manager, the Business Officer will ensure field-level and institutional compliance with the TYF grant operations manual and any other additional guiding policy under this program.

This position will work with other Business Officers and other stakeholders in a designated geographical area of operations, in order to engage directly with County Youth Bunge Forums and Youth Bunges (which are mobilized by the Yes Youth Can-Regional projects) to provide Community Development Grants, micro investments, and other programs. 

The Business Officer will execute a standardized grant application process and procedure in a transparent, client friendly manner. 

The Business Officer is a key function in fraud prevention and grant management at the field level.

Essential Job Functions

• Engage directly with qualifying Youth Bunges in an efficient, transparent, client-friendly manner in order to provide Community Development Grants to Youth Bunges.
• Provide qualifying Youth Bunges with all information regarding the processes, policies and procedures of applying for a grant from the TYF Youth Grant Fund, specifically highlighting the role and responsibility of the Youth Bunge.
• Work in a respectful, transparent manner with the County Youth Bunge Forums by creating an environment in which the County Bunges are provided an equal space and opportunity to lead the grant application process in conjunction with the TYF Regional Manager.
• Support the Youth Bunges and County Bunges in becoming stronger, more sustainable youth institutions.
• Drive a client-friendly “front office” service delivery process to all Youth Bunges that are engaged.
• Work with the field Finance Officer to ensure smooth disbursement of funds to the Youth Bunges.
• Provide minimal technical assistance across a variety of areas such as: agriculture, light manufacturing, horticulture, technology etc. etc.
• Work with the TYF team to gradually and effectively utilize information from the database for future strategic planning of the fund from the 3rd year of operation.
• Ensure proper filing of all hard copy documents and correspondences of clients. 
• Maintain a client file for all Youth Groups who apply for a TYF Grant.
• Oversee effective communication and conduct outreach to all TYF potential clients on procedures for accessing funds, including time frames.
• Present monthly fund updates to TYF management team.

Supervisory Responsibility:
 

Accountability Reports Directly To: Regional Manager
 

Works Directly With: Relevant Field Level Colleagues and Head Office Team

Knowledge and Experience:

• Five or more years of work experience with increasing responsibilities in private, NGO or government sector.
• Experience implementing, monitoring and managing Community Development or Youth Leadership projects at the field-level.
• Demonstrated skills in outreach, meeting facilitation, and public speaking.
• Bachelor's degree in economic development or development-related filed is preferred. Professional grant making training is desirable.
• Two or more years of experience in grants making and management, especially under a USAID grant, is preferred.
• Experience in identifying and managing fraud within the NGO, public or private sector preferred.
• Strong organizational and planning skills.
• Advanced computer skills in MS Office programs, particularly Excel.
• Excellent oral and written English skills.
• Thorough understanding of project management cycle.
• Proven project management experience.

Success Factors

• Zero tolerance for fraud.
• Demonstrated understanding of multiple business environments.
• Demonstrated ability to provide leadership and communicate effectively with team members to ensure achievement of overall program objectives.
• Proven ability to learn quickly, take initiative, and be accountable for results. 
• Even temperament and a good sense of humor are appreciated.
• Commitment to transparency, accountability and compliance with donor, organizational and national policies and regulations.
• Any other duties as assigned by supervisor and characteristic to the position

Living /Environmental Conditions:
 

The positions will be based in Western, Nyanza, Rift Valley, Central, Coast or Nairobi; up to 40% field travel within the designated region of responsibility is required.

Mercy Corps Team members represent the agency both during and outside of work hours when deployed in a field posting or on a visit/TDY to a field posting. Staff are expected to conduct themselves in a professional manner and respect local laws, customs and MC's policies, procedures, and values at all times and in all in-country venues.

To Apply:
 

Interested candidates who meet the above required qualifications and experience should submit an application on before 3rd August at 4.00p.m to Hrkenya@ke.mercycorps.org

Applications must include: cover letter, and detailed Curriculum Vitae (CV) listing three professional references (including a recent supervisor). Cover letters should indicate geographic availability.

Please submit with subject heading: “Application for the position of Business Officer Based in ……….”. Applications without this subject heading will be disqualified. 

Please do not attach any certificates. 

(ONLY Qualified short-listed candidates will be contacted)

(shortlisting will be done as the applications comes in)

Office Admin/Supply chain Manager Job in Kenya

Office Admin/Supply chain Manager

We are looking for a mature person for the position above.

Attributes;

Must have 5-8 years experience and capable of handling:

1) Hospitality

• Hotel Tie/Booking
• Conferences
• Travel Management
• Outbound Travel & VISA

2) Admin & Facilities

• Day to Day office Admin
• HR related Admin
• IT co-ordination
• Insurance & related documentation
• Asset Management
• Work Permit
• Expat Facilities - Houses/Cars

3) Purchases

• Opex & Capex
• Services
• PO & Bill Passing/Scrutiny

Interested applicants to sent Cvs to : hr.africa@centumlearning.com

World Bank Web Editor / Online Communications Officer Job in Nairobi Kenya

Job Title: Web Editor / Online Communications Officer (Kenya)
 

Job Family: Communications
 

Location: Nairobi, Kenya
 

Closing Date: 06-Aug-2012

Background / General description
 

The  World Bank’s Africa Region—which has  approximately 1600 members of staff ,  60% of which are based in more than 38 offices on the continent—is  committed to helping African clients realize their development potential, with a focus on growth, impact on the poor, inclusiveness and employment generation. 

The mission of Africa Strategic Communications Department (AFRSC) is to enhance the impact of the World Bank's development assistance and quality of debate around development issues in Africa through strategic and effective communications.  

This includes fostering better communications within Africa countries and partner countries between policy makers and internal stakeholders as well as outreach by the World Bank to civil society in the Africa region, part 1 constituencies, and regional organizations.  

AFRSC also works with other Bank communications colleagues to reach audiences outside Africa that influence Africa progress. 

The region’s website is an integral part of the communications and outreach effort. It informs the world of who we are and what we do, raises awareness of development issues, and shares development knowledge with our clients.

In addition, the site builds the Bank’s global brand by ensuring transparency in our policies, programs, and projects.

AFRSC seeks an enthusiastic and talented online professional to head a “web hub” being established in Kenya to improve the Bank’s ability to share knowledge and engage with key audiences in Kenya , Tanzania, Burundi, Uganda, Eritrea, Rwanda, Somalia, Ethiopia, South Sudan, and Sudan
 

The Online Communications Officer position, based in Nairobi, will coordinate a full range of online activities and ensure the sites meet the highest quality standards.  

Principle duties include conceptualizing and producing new content in line with the regional communications strategy, overseeing time-bound campaigns, and coordinating online responses to development issues related to both the assigned countries and the region as a whole, including the use of social media tools. 

The position reports to the AFRSC Manager in Washington, who supervises and oversees the work program of the region’s communications team.

Note: If the selected candidate is a current Bank Group staff member with a Regular or Open-Ended appointment, s/he will retain his/her Regular or Open-Ended appointment. All others will be offered a 3 year term appointment.

Duties and Accountabilities
 

The Kenya Country Hub Online Communications Officer plays a strong content coordination and project management role in the day-to-day operation of the hub’s sites, as well as coordinating with to the AFR Communications Team. 

Among the principal responsibilities of the position are:

• Ensuring that the sites within the hub are operated in alignment with appropriate vice-presidential and corporate priorities, as well as with the Bank’s web-related policies.
• Preparing and maintaining web editorial calendars in coordination with the AFR web team and country office communications staff.
• Planning and integrating the use of social media and other audience engagement tools as part of the regional strategy.
• Working closely with regional and country office staff in conceptualizing and writing content or commissioning specific content to be written by online writers or staff elsewhere in Bank.
• Facilitating and coordinating the presentation of country-specific content, including design of country-by-country editorial calendars, regular monitoring of content for quality and timeliness, and on-going communications with individual country offices and across the region to foster audience engagement.  
• Conceptualizing and commissioning multimedia content to support web outreach.
• Applying editorial processes and approval workflows in the Bank’s web content management system, as well as reviewing, editing and writing content for publication.
• Providing guidance to country office staff engaged in web publishing.
• Managing translation of content between English and other languages as appropriate.
• Reviewing and monitoring sites for quality and timeliness, as well as for compliance with Bank information management procedures and practices.
• Developing and leading implementation of online campaigns (content marketing) to target key audiences, and measuring success in achieving them.
• Establishing key performance indicators and reviewing web metrics reports; sharing results and recommendations with appropriate management and staff.
• Engaging in user research and determining audience needs; acting on audience feedback.

The Kenya Country Hub Online Communications Officer supports the AFR web team in raising the visibility and improving the structure of country and regional online communications by:

• Translating regional strategic objectives into an online communication action plans, including detailed editorial calendars for each assigned country.
• Implementing the plans using social media, multimedia, and other tools where relevant.
• Identifying opportunities to use existing and emerging online tools; providing support and one-to-one training for country office staff in the use of current and emerging online communication channels.
• Participating in related web governance groups to represent the views of the region and countries in the hub, sharing knowledge, and ensuring good practices.
• Advocating and articulating proposals and ideas to improve the Banks’ website for countries in the hub.

Selection Criteria

• Master’s or bachelor’s degree in Communications, International Relations/Public Affairs, Journalism, Marketing, Political Science or other related disciplines, with a minimum of 5 years (with master’s) or 10 years (with bachelor’s) of  relevant experience.
• A minimum of five years experience in writing and/or editing for the web.
• Proven writing and editing skills, with a strong command of English and the ability to convey complex ideas in a creative, clear, direct, and lively style.
• Knowledge and applied work experience in social media principles and Web 2.0 technologies sufficient to execute, lead or advise others in assuring that online communication and audience engagement tools and channels are fully leveraged.
• Ability to initiate and manage a continuing editorial process and to conceptualize and execute the online packaging of content.
• Strong diplomatic, interpersonal, and team skills; demonstrated client orientation; sensitized in working in a diverse and multicultural environment.
• An in-depth understanding and problem-solving approach to project management as it relates to complex, multifunctional projects.
• Ability to leverage online communication tools and methodologies (such as online monitoring, web analytics, or other online measurement tools) and to lead research efforts that identify and map project stakeholders or intended audiences, and to develop and analyze online communications performance indicators.
• Ability to prioritize, work well under pressure and capably handle/juggle multiple tasks within tight deadlines. Experience working with cross-functional teams.
• In-depth knowledge of international trends and political/economic issues related to development.
• Experience producing for the web and a basic working knowledge of software packages for page formatting, image management, videos, and content preparation (HTML, Photoshop, and similar software preferred).
• Experience in search engine optimization and online marketing.

How to apply

Click here to apply online

Academic Writing Jobs in Kenya

Academic Writing Jobs
 

Researchways LTD is a research company that offers research assistance to undergraduate, masters and PhD students and corporate. 

The company is looking for experienced and new writers. 

The company pays a compensation of Ksh 200 per page of 275 words.
 

Qualifications
 

Candidates should be well conversant with different writing styles such as APA, MLA, Harvard, etc.
 

Candidates should be graduates from any recognized university or college i.e. posses a degree or a diploma in any field.
 

They must have a good command of the English language.
 

They must also have a reliable computer and stable internet connection
 

Candidates who meet the above criteria, should make their applications by sending their CV to researchways.hr@gmail.com

Kenya Airports Authority Assistant Resident Engineer Job Vacancy

Kenya Airports Authority Vacancy
 

Assistant Resident Engineer - 15 Months
 

(JKIA Expansion Project)

Job Profile: To assist the Resident Engineer in supervising and managing the project.

Main Responsibilities

• To check and control the work to ensure that it is carried out in accordance with the contract requirement.
• Review available project documents and drawing for the purposes of understanding the design.
• Provide ad-hoc design details as required for implementation of the works.
• Provide general guidance to contractor(s) as may be necessary to ensure that the works are carried out expeditiously according to the agreed schedule and within the terms of contract(s).
• During the execution of the works carry out inspections of all work area and installations.
• Receive certificates, from contractor(s), check all material required to ensure compliance for approval.
• Ascertain the contractor(s) measurements and payment claims and certify these to KAA being correct and within the terms of the contract(s).
• Record the results of work measurements carried out for payment of provisional and final quantities on the proper forms normally used in Kenya or as agreed with KAA for proper execution, completion and commissioning of the works and building management system.
• Assist the RE in the preparation of:

1. Monthly progress reports
2. Quarterly Reports
3. Technical report as necessary
4. Final completion reports and any

• Conduct post construction inspections and follow up action during defects liability period including preparation of a preventive maintenance system for Airport facilities at Kisumu Airport.
• Issue a defects liability certificate upon completion of the defects liability period so that the performance Bonds can be released.
• Prepare and submit final As-built drawings, maintenance and preventive maintenance schedules.
• To advise the RE on all matters relating to claims from the contractor and to make recommendations thereon, including the possible recourse to arbitration.

Qualifications

• University Degree in Civil Engineering or an equivalent field from a recognized University.
• Minimum of 10 years working experience.
• Be a Registered/Registrable Engineer with Kenya Engineers Board or a recognized institution.
• Knowledge and application of Engineering software(s).

How to apply
 

Interested candidates are required to submit an application letter, curriculum vitae and copies of certificates and other testimonials on or before 10th August 2012 to the address below quoting reference on the envelop ARE-JKIA/JULY/2012
 

The Managing Director
Kenya Airports Authority
P O Box 19001-00501
Nairobi
 

Please note that canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification
 

“Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.”

Athletics Kenya Secretary General / CEO Job Vacancy

Athletics Kenya wishes to hire a Secretary General/ CEO. 

This is a position for a seasoned, proactive, independent thinking and results oriented professional. 

The position holder will be responsible to the Executive Board for the overall management and administration of the Federation. 

Key deliverables for the position include:

• Developing and recommending to the Board the long term strategy, business plans, and annual operating budgets and establishing proper internal monitoring and control systems and procedures.
• Facilitating compliance with internal and external regulatory agencies on guidelines for management and marketing of athletics in line with IAAF and CAA legislation and regulations.
• Coordinating and leading preparation of business related proposals for sponsorship for consideration by the Board.
• Formulating, implementing and monitoring athletics development policies.
• Administration of all the resources and activities of the Board.
• Ensuring continuous achievement of AK’s financial and operating goals /objectives.
• Serving as the Secretary to the Board.

Requirements For The Position:

• Bachelors Degree in Social Sciences, Engineering, Commerce, Law, Economics, Business Administration, or a sports related degree from a recognized university.
• At least 10 years of experience, five of which must have been in senior management.
• Experience in sports management will be an added advantage.
• 35-45 years of age.
• Knowledge of rules and regulations governing athletics.
• Proven knowledge/ experience of sports marketing including development of funding proposals and follow up to mobilise resources and sponsorship.
• Demonstrable knowledge of financial, procurement and human resource management.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work collaboratively and network effectively locally and internationally.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Well organized and able to multi-task and meet deadlines.
• Computer literacy including standard office applications and experience in working with databases and management systems software.
• Ability to work under pressure and to meet deadlines. And
• Be of highest ethical, personal and professional standing with clarity of vision and professional credibility.

Applications must include a covering letter, copies of relevant certificates and detailed CV highlighting relevant experience, a day time phone contact, email address, and the names of three professional referees to: hcapjobs@wananchi.com
 

Closing date: 8 August 2012
 

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted

Dairy Farm Manager, HR Manager, Receptionist, Legal Officer, Administrative Assistant, Warehouse Supervisor and Executive Drivers Jobs in Kenya

Cyka Manpower Services, a leading Labour/Facilities Management, Housekeeping and Recruitment agency in Kenya, seeks to recruit experienced and self-motivated persons for the following positions:
 

1) Dairy Farm Manager: Applicant should be a diploma holder in a field affiliated with animal health and husbandry and with at least 3 years’ experience in artificial insemination. Will oversee operations in dairy production in Nyandarua and must possess the skills and ability to manage a workforce of over 20 employees. Must have the expertise to diagnose and treat diseases promptly; and be proactive in animal health management.
 

2) Human Resource Manager: A graduate level degree in labour laws, social sciences, industrial laws and human resources with over 3 years experience in a busy organization. Should possess excellent communications skills and leadership qualities, strong presentation abilities, and very good initiation and negotiation skills.
 

3) Customer Care / Receptionist: Applicant should be well educated and have excellent communication skills with a good command of English language. Diploma/Certificate in Business Management with 3 years of work experience. Administrative, MS Office and telephone protocol knowledge an added advantage. Should be creative, computer literate, record-keeping skills and a great personality.
 

4) Legal Officer: Diploma in Law and sound experience in legal processes. Must be target oriented and has trained at the Kenya School of Law – Minimum 3 years experience in a legal office. Should have excellent analytical, communication and negotiation skills.
 

5) Administrative Assistant: Diploma in Business Administration or Business Management. Applicant should be detail-oriented, excellent at oral and written communication as well as great interpersonal skills with 3 years work experience.
 

6) Warehouse Supervisor: Diploma in Warehouse Management with sound knowledge of stock controls, inventories, Health & Safety compliance, policies and procedures. Work experience of at least 3 years in warehouse operations.
 

7) Executive Drivers: Should be O’ level Certificate Holders, good command of spoken and written English, possess defensive driving techniques and clean driving record, experience working with VIP, customer oriented and excellent references with min. 3 years experience in service industry.
 

If you meet the above requirements, send your application with detailed CV and daytime contacts so as to reach us by 31st July 2012, to the following email address: info@cykagroup.co.ke

M. P. Shah Hospital Pharmacist Job in Kenya

M. P. Shah Hospital is looking to recruit qualified Kenyan citizens who are ambitious and career driven persons to fill in the following vacant positions:
 

Job Title: Pharmacist

Ref # HR/MPSH/35
 

Job Responsibilities

• Co-ordinating with departmental heads in establishing their medical and surgical requirements
• Ensuring all patients medication is accurately dispensed and proper accounting done.
• To analyse discharge charts and make proposals for improvement.

Job Requirements

• Must have a first degree in Pharmacy from recognized institutions
• Must be registered with the Pharmacy and Poisons Board and have a current valid practicing license.
• A minimum of 3 years post registration working experience in a busy hospital pharmacy is essential.

Interested candidates who meet the above required qualifications and experience should email their application letters quoting reference number, detailed curriculum vitae listing three professional references (including your recent supervisor) and your 24 hours telephone contact to: hr@mpshahhosp.org
 

Applications should be received not later than 6th August 2012.
 

Only short listed candidates will be contacted.

Land O’Lakes Program Accountant Job in Nairobi Kenya

Land O’Lakes - International Development is a division of Land O’Lakes, Inc., a U.S. food and agricultural cooperative that implements humanitarian and economic development activities for donor agencies. 

Land O’Lakes - International Development invites applications from suitably qualified candidates to fill the position of:

Program Accountant

The Program Accountant will be responsible for the accounting and financial reporting aspects of the program and will act as a business partner to the Chief of Party. 

She/he will support the Chief of Party in executing day-today administrative functions, in addition to working closely with the Grants and Operations Manager to manage the grants under contract component of the program.
 

This position is based in Nairobi, Kenya, and reports directly to the Chief of Party with a dotted reporting line to the Regional Accounting Manager. 

The key responsibilities for the position are:

• Preparation of program budgets and forecast reports.
• Preparation of accurate and timely financial reports for the program.
• Completion of financial analyses for the program and provision of timely financial information to the program team.
• Provision of administrative support and coordination of program procurement.
• Ensuring program compliance with donor regulations, government requirements and Land O’Lakes policies.
• Liaison with the regional accounting team to strengthen the internal control environment.
• Conduct of grantee audits.

Requirements

• Degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration or Commerce from a recognized University, in addition to fully completed CPA or ACCA professional qualifications.
• At least 5 years’ experience in accounting and financial management within an international development organization.
• Demonstrated experience working on US Government funded programs will be distinctly advantageous.
• Competency in use of computer and accounting software; knowledge of Deltek Costpoint accounting system will be an added advantage.
• Familiarity with grant accounting.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills in English.
• Ability to work independently and proactively as a team member with little day-to-day oversight.
• Strong inter-personal skills, self-motivated, detail-oriented and result-driven, with ability to effectively work with people of different cultures.
• Ability to establish priorities and to plan, coordinate and monitor tasks.
• Highly developed conceptual, analytical, and innovative problem-solving ability.

To apply
 

Applications for this position should be sent to recruit.kenya@idd.landolakes.com no later than Friday 3rd August 2012. 

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

After Sales Manager, Vehicle Sales Executives Jobs in Kenya

We are one of the largest providers of transport solutions in the East African Region and a franchise holder of some of the best known motor vehicle brands in the world. 

We seek to recruit well qualified and experienced professionals to fill the following positions in our organization;

After Sales Manager

Reporting to the Divisional Manager, the successful candidate will be responsible for planning and overseeing all the after sales activities on all vehicles handled at the Workshop. 

The position will also be responsible for overseeing the running of the service and parts departments and ensuring that the targets of the two departments are met, while ensuring customer satisfaction through a deliberate effort to manage and deliver quality service to our customers.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, implement, monitor and analyze strategies to drive revenue growth by increasing customer base.
• Avoid attrition generate through pursuit of quality leads.
• Source and develop client referrals.
• Develop and maintain after sales promotional materials.
• Plan and conduct direct after sales marketing activities.
• Work with the management team on the setting of targets and after sales strategy.
• Develop performance measurement parameters.
• Develop sales proposals and present sales contracts.
• Maintain reports relating to after sales as per franchise agreements.
• Respond to after sales inquiries and concerns by phone, electronically or in person.
• Ensure customer service satisfaction and good client relationships.
• Perform quality checks on vehicles and service delivery.
• Monitor and report on after sales activities and follow up to management.
• Monitor competitors, market conditions and product development.
• Monitor variances against set sales targets and make appropriate recommendations.
• Interact with the entire company management and monitor business processes citing any areas that may hinder increased sales & make appropriate recommendations.
• Carry out market research and competitor analysis on a periodical basis and make practical and appropriate recommendations.
• Establish and maintain contacts with corporate bodies, Insurance Brokers/Agencies, Government ministries, Parastatals, Embassies over and above our customer base.
• Motivate the after sales team to achieve and surpass targets.
• Develop alternative ways to attain divisional after sales targets.

Qualifications & Experience

• University degree in Mechanical Engineering – Automotive option.
• 5 years After Sales experience in the Motor Industry.
• Experience in people management and team leadership.
• Effective communicator with proven management and organizational skills.
• Demonstrated experience in conducting training and making presentations.
• Experience in brand management and enhancement.
• Excellent computer and internet skills.
• A go-getter with good verbal and written skills.

Vehicle Sales Executives

Reporting to the Brand Managers, the position has the key responsibility of selling and marketing the Company’s’ brands of vehicles, while ensuring the achievement of sales targets for the respective brands.

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure that the set vehicle sales targets set are achieved.
• Identify and follow up on prospective customers and convert them to existing customers.
• Identify new business opportunities.
• Prepare and implement sales call programs.
• Conduct presentations to customers designed to achieve set targets and maximum results from sales opportunities.
• Provide superior customer care by ensuring that customer queries are promptly responded to and customer needs are adequately addressed.
• Ensure proper handing over of products to customers upon collection and demonstrate the use of the various functions in the vehicles.
• Conduct market awareness / intelligence exercises to benchmark the company’s products against competitor products.
• Carry out accurate appraisals of all vehicles presented for part exchange using a systematic appraisal record system.
• Validate vehicle valuations and negotiate with potential customers to maximize sales.

Qualifications & Experience

• University degree.
• Diploma in Sales & Marketing will be an added advantage.
• 3 years selling experience preferably in the Motor Industry.
• Good communication, interpersonal & presentation skills.
• Customer Care knowledge & skills.
• Computer literacy.

Attractive remuneration will be negotiated with the selected candidates.

The positions offer prospects for career advancement in the Company.

Send your applications to:

DN/A.1343

P.O. Box 49010 - 00100,

GPO, Nairobi

Closing date for receipt of applications: 15th August 2012.

Accounts Assistant Job in Nairobi Kenya (KShs 20K - 30K)

A dynamic fresh produce grower and export company requires an accounts assistant to strengthen the accounts and finance function.

Candidate should have a growing base of experience in accounting, where business savvy, accuracy and attention to detail is required.

This is an opportunity to grow with the company and take on increasing responsibility.

Place of work would be off the Mombasa Road close to JKIA.

Reports to: Finance Manager

Requirements

• Growing base of 3 years plus experience in accounting and finance and the preparation of financial statements in a reputable company, ideally in production or horticulture
• In the process of completing, or completed a qualification like CPA(K) or ACCA
• Ideally have knowledge of Sage accounting software or any other combined with strong ICT skills
• Business sense of understanding what the numbers mean from a commercial operational perspective
• Appreciation of management and cost accounting and being able to realise what the key drivers of performance are in the business
• Have good organisation and administrative skills, attention to detail and capable of meeting strict deadlines
• Absolute honesty combined with and energetic "can do" attitude to work and ability to work as part of a team

Remuneration

Gross salary would be between Kshs 20,000-30,000 depending on qualifications and experience.

Qualified candidates should forward their applications to jobs@execltd.unweb.info before 31 July 2012

Kenya Film Commission Temporary Research Intern Job Vacancy

Kenya Film Commission Temporary Research Intern Vacancy

Kenya Film Commission is a State Corporation under the Ministry of Information and Communication established vide legal Notice No. 10 of 2005.  

The Commission whose vision is to be the reputed film partner of choice, is mandated to promote Kenya as a centre for excellence in Film production.   

KFC works closely with Film producers, government agencies, private organizations, professional bodies and associations in the film industry, other film commissions and other stake holders in the film industry.

KFC is looking for a results oriented person for the position of Intern – Research

Position: Research Intern

Terms of Service:  Temporary

Job Summary:  To assist in the development and implementation of Research Policies, Systems and Strategies to ensure relevant, timely, and accurate information for marketing and development of the film industry

Reporting:  The job holder reports to the Marketing Manager

Duties and Responsibilities

• To assist in the development and implementation of research policies, systems and strategies.
• To collect, process, organize, upgrade and disseminate film information and other information in suitable formats to facilitate the Commissions activities.
• To undertake quality film research, statistics and other quality research activities from all user departments.
• To assist in   identifying appropriate sources of film information/data and update on the same.
• To assists the Marketing Manager to advice all other user departments on their research and requirement and activities.
• To assist the Marketing Manager produce regular monthly, quarterly and annual film industry information reports.
• To perform any other functions as may be directed by the Marketing Manager and/or the CEO.

Minimum Job Requirements

• Completion or near completion of a degree in Social/Behavioural Sciences.
• Training in Research methodology and/or Statistics or equivalent qualifications.
• Knowledge and experience in Market Research.
• Experience in film industry research an added advantage.

Skills and Knowledge

• High level of computer literacy in statistical software packages.
• Internet research skills
• Numeric skills.
• Good people skills.
• Team player.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Excellent report production and dissemination skills.
• Ability to share knowledge.
• Excellent understanding or Research methods and techniques.

Measures of Performance

• Timely and accurate Film Industry data.
• Sustainable film industry data management systems.
• Sustainable film industry reporting system.

Please send your application and a detailed CV with two (2) referees indicating your current position, e-mail and day-time telephone contact; including copies of relevant academic and professional certificates and testimonials, to reach the undersigned before or on 27th  July 2012:
 

The Human Resources Department
Kenya Film Commission, Lenana Rd, Jumuia Place.
P. O. Box 76417-00508, Nairobi Kenya
Tel. 020-2714073/4
Email:  hr@filmingkenya.com
 

Visit www.kenyafilmcommission.com for more details