Innovations for Poverty Action Data Processor Job in Nairobi Kenya

Position: Data Processor 

Project: Deworm the World (DTW) 

Deadline to Apply: June 26th 2012 

Start Date: ASAP 

Location: Nairobi 

Innovations for Poverty Action (IPA) Kenya is a branch office of an international nonprofit research organization directed by leading development economists, which seeks to identify and foster innovative approaches to solving development problems. 

Description of Tasks Duties and Responsibilities: 

The Data Processor will be responsible for recording receipt of, entering and making available to programme implementers a variety of data as the School Based Deworming Programme rolls out. 

The Data Processor will be based in Nairobi with the National Programme Team. 

Tasks, Duties, and  Responsibilities:

• Data entry of contact details, attendance sheets and key planning information as this becomes available to the team.
• Expansion and maintenance of the district database to cover all districts in Kenya
• Verification and filing of financial and programmatic returns and documents
• Basic Financial reconciliations
• Communication and follow up with field and district teams on data and financial returns
• Any other administrative duty as required

Qualifications: Academic Qualifications:  

Candidates must have completed secondary schooling. 

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. 

Professional/Technical Skills: 

• Computer knowledge and typing skills required; proficiency with MS Access and Excel essential. 
• Experience managing data preferred.

Other Qualities and Attributes: 

• Most importantly the individual should be quality orientated and meticulous with great attention to detail; well-organized; ability to work independently; promptness with excellent communication skills. 
• Discretion is required as will be working with personal and sensitive data. 
• Candidates must be fluent in Kiswahili and English. 

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: “DATA PROCESSOR.”REF NO: DTW -2012-06-01
 

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 Data Processor. 

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.

Research & Design Engineers and Technologists Kenyan Jobs

A new company about to start operations is looking for Research & Design (R&D) Engineers and Technologists to join its team in developing technology based solutions and providing technology based information, both services aimed at improving people's lifestyles. 

R&D engineers will be employed on contract basis while technologists will be deployed on project basis.

Academic Qualifications
 

Must possess at least a diploma in any engineering discipline.

Experience:
 

Research & design Engineers need to have graduated at least not more than 2 years ago or about to graduate while technologists need to have at least 3 years working experience.
 

Attributes of People required

• Excitement/higher energies  for  technology
• Subscribe to Imagination, going for the best, customer centric, professionalism, honesty and integrity as values
• Have self-initiative/drive and desire for success
• Willing to change the norm
• Thinking outside the box
• Dreamers/ can dear to  imagine any solutions
• Knowledge depth-Industry for technologists

If you possess the above requirements, sent your resume to recruitment@viscarcapacity.com. 

Deadline for submission is 31st July 2012.

Construction Company Operators Jobs in Kenya

Our client, a Construction Company wishes to fill the following position urgently;
 

Operators
   
Motor grader operators

Wheel loader operators   

Wheeled excavator/back hoe operators    

Single drum roller operators 

  
Tracked excavator operators   
 

The operators will be responsible to the Operations Manager.
 

Requirements

• License to operate the above equipment
• At least 3 years’ experience in the operation of the equipment
• Valid certificate of good conduct

Interested candidates should submit their applications and detailed CVs on or before 15th June 2012 to willemgons@gmail.com clearly indicating the position on the email subject.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Bakery & Food Production Job in Kenya

A fast growing cake shop in Nairobi is seeking to recruit experienced men and women in bakery and food production.

(i) He/She must have a Secondary Certificate.
 

(ii) Honest preferably a Christian
 

(iii) Minimum of 1 year experience

Interested candidates should send there application letters and curriculum  vitae to noreeff.bakery.1@gmail.com so as to reach us on or before 19th June,2012 or
 

Contact 0721722966 for more details.

KCO Administrative & Operations Assistant Job in Kenya

WWF- The global conservation organization, Kenya Country Office (KCO), is seeking to recruit:

Administrative & Operations Assistant

To be based in Nairobi, Kenya.

Under the supervision of the Procurement Officer, the Administrative & Operations Assistant will provide full time logistics and administrative support to the functions of the administration and operations team.

Major duties will include but not limited to: 

• support to programme staff in application of visas documentation and other travel and logistical arrangements; 
• assists in managing the office vehicle fleet;
  maintenance and ensuring office equipment are in good working condition and service agreement are up to date; general maintenance of office building; 
• assists with the preparation of documentation for obtaining VAT exemptions, customs clearance and duty exemption for imported goods; 
• manages the stationery store and ensures proper and accurate inventories are maintained in accordance with the organization’s policies and procedures; 
• assists to carrying out appropriate physical inventory count and asset verification.

The incumbent must possess: 

• Degree in Business Administration/Social Sciences with a minimum of two (2) years in a busy office; an outgoing personality and a self-starter; 
• excellent communications and interpersonal skills, fluency in English; 
• ability to work in teams in a multi-cultural environment; 
• excellent ability to analyze, set priorities and complete tasks with minimum supervision; 
• must have initiative and a flexible, friendly and co-operative personality; 
• excellent computer skills in windows environment and MS Office; 
• and Kiswahili; 
• adherence to WWF’s values, which are: Optimistic, Engaging, Determined and Knowledgeable.

Interested candidates who meet the above requirements should email a cover letter and CV to the Human Resource Manager, WWF-KCO - HResource@wwfesarpo.org not later than 19 June 2012.

Kindly note that only shortlisted persons will be contacted.

FMCG Head, Trade Marketing Job in Kenya

Head, Trade Marketing    

Industry: FMCG
Location: Nairobi    
Supervisor/Manager’s Title:  Country Manager - EA

Job Purpose:

The Head of Trade Marketing Manager plays a key role within the country sales team, driving excellence in store (4P) execution across key customers/key accounts/Key Channels for all Categories present in the country category/brand portfolio. 

The role will also focus on building expert knowledge in our key categories and sharing this with the customer in order to build long term partnerships and increase profit and sales.

The role will initially be supported by a Trade Marketing Manager and grow with business to a team of TMMs

Essential Job Responsibilities:

• Develops country/customer 4P strategy and tactics in line with respective sales and marketing directors, and building on global 4P strategy
• Defines Category trade marketing KPIs across all categories in the country
• Leads the country Trade Marketing team and Represents the country in Global Trade Marketing Meetings
• Defines and manages the trade marketing budget
• Contributes to category marketing plans, with customer & category analysis and promotional strategy
• Continuous analysis of the competitive and customer’s position in the country, works together with the sales director to develop long-term trade marketing actions and strategy aimed at strengthening the organization’s position in the each of our categories
• Leads and supports trade marketing team in developing and implementing the promotional strategy (in line with brand priorities and media plans) across customers
• Presenting Category strategies/ vision and 4P strategy to our customers
• Key contact for the Marketing Director and Brand Marketing team with regards to all promotional and customer actions
• Support the Sales Teams with defining strategies and actions to achieve business objectives with key customers, channels, geographies.
• Define and implement Local Success Models for each brand, based on global learnings and tailored to local ground realities

Key Responsibilities :

Translate brand marketing actions into winning customer marketing actions
Competing in an increasingly competitive environment to achieve a leading position (category champion) in the key categories
Leads within the country the development and implementation of category management strategies
Increasing the organization’s in store presence in our categories, strengthening our brands, optimizing product assortment, and promotional strategy.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty  Satisfactorily.  

The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required

• At least 7-8 years experience in sales/trade marketing/marketing roles within an FMCG environment
• Educated to minimum bachelors degree level ideally in a business related subject - from a recognised University
• Very Good Communication and Interpersonal Skills
• Ability to Manage Data
• Tenacious and resilient, driven to achieve even when faced with obstacles
• Leadership and interpersonal skills capable of building strong working relationships and influencing and customers and internal teams
• Strong commercial understanding of business issues/opportunities
• Strong understanding of sales and marketing strategy and planning issues
• Strong analytical skills with ability to develop strategies, tactics and measurable implementation

Please log on to our website: www.kimberly-ryan.net to apply.

SAIDIA Project Data Clerk Job in Kenya

Project Data Clerk

Position Identification:

Department  : Programs
Job Title : Data Clerk, SAIDIA project (Ref.2012/DC/44)
Reports To : Program Manager, Monitoring, Evaluation and Accountability
Duration : 1 month

Background Information

Support and Assistance To Indigenous Implementing Agencies (SAIDIA), is a US President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR) funding initiative composed of two member organizations, both working hand-in-hand with the GOK and in close collaboration with sixteen indigenous organizations that were selected as implementing sub-grant partners.  

The program implements eleven service areas namely Palliative Care, Basic Care and Support, OVC, Health Systems Strengthening, Abstinence and being faithful and Prevention of Mother to Child Transmission of HIV/AIDS,  ART Services, TB/HIV, and Testing and Counseling.

The overall program strategy is to develop and reinforce capacities among the sixteen indigenous sub-grant partners in improving HIV prevention, treatment, and care and support services to marginalized people in the four provinces of Kenya namely Central, Eastern, Nairobi and Rift valley. 

Beyond providing anti-retroviral therapy, the program is strengthening in-country technical expertise, building capacity of indigenous umbrella organizations to support ART, developing locally appropriate models of care, and applying evidence-based practices to improve care and treatment as well as maintaining a clear and precise data.

Purpose

• Reporting to the Monitoring and Evaluation Officer, and working closely with the Health team, the Data Clerk will maintain up-to-date KePMS database. 
• S/he will receive, review and enter data from partner staff into SAIDIA database monthly and share with program team for review.

Responsibilities   

• Receive project data from CRS and partner staff
• Review and validate data sent from the field and support project and partner staff in preparing data for entry to the system.
• Enter data from partners into KePMS in line with CDC guidelines and according to data calendar
• Analyse KePMS data and share with project team during project meetings

Expertise Required

• At least grade C Plain in KCSE
• A Diploma in Information Technology, Health Records or other relevant field
• Computer proficiency in databases and spreadsheets
• At least 1 year experience using KePMS
• Proficiency in data analysis software such as SPSS, Epi Info will be an added advantage.
• At least 1 year health data entry experience and familiarity with Ministry of Health HMIS
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Working knowledge of CDC and PEPFAR data requirements

Working Relationships

Internal: Monitoring, Evaluation and Accountability Program Manager, SIADIA CoP, Project Officers.

External: Implementing Partners, NGOs/Consortium members working with HIV and AIDS unit.

Written applications indicating the reference number of position applied for and CV including day-time contact phone numbers, as well as names and contact information of three references should reach the below-mentioned by 12 noon, Wednesday  June 13, 2012.

Human Resources Manager
Catholic Relief Services – Kenya Program
E-mail: hr@ke.earo.crs.org

Note:  Please indicate the Reference Number of the position you are applying for on the ‘email subject’ . 

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.