JPIP Project Architect, Project M&E Specialist, and PR Officer Jobs in Kenya

Project: Judicial Performance Improvement Project (JPIP)

The Government of Kenya (GoK) has applied for financing from the World Bank to finance the proposed Judicial Performance Improvement Project (the Project), and intends to apply part of the proceeds of the financing to put together a Project Management Unit (PMU) comprising a team of professionals dedicated to planning and implementation of the Project.

The judiciary now invites applicants to apply for the following vacant positions:-

1. Project Architect

General

The Project Architect will work under the supervision and direction of the Project Coordinator. 

The main purpose of the Architect will be to monitor and supervise the work of civil works consultants, and contractors to ensure that all services and construction works are proceeding in accordance with the contracts and to the satisfaction of the Judiciary. 

The Architect will also prepare progress reports to assist the Project Coordinator and the Technical Committee to make rational decisions during implementation of the civil works component of the project.

Duties

The Project Architect will be responsible for 

• monitoring the performance and progress of civil works consultants and contractors, including producing and disseminating progress reports, 
• providing technical assistance to the Directorates to ensure the civil works meet user needs at planning and construction stages, and 
• assisting the civil works consultants and contractors with information/decisions required to and from the Judiciary.

Specifically, the Architect will be responsible for communicating decisions of the Project Technical Committee and PMU to civil works consultants and contractors, and assisting them in assessing the requirements and expectations of end-users of the facilities;

The Project Architect will also be involved in the following project activities;

• Being the client representative during the design phase
• Pre-design and supervision field visits
• Assisting in the preparation of Bills of Quantities and in the tender evaluation process
• Supervision of construction through the Project Manager
• Close inspections during site hand over and the defect liability window.

Person Specification

The successful candidate will:

• Have a first degree in Architecture or equivalent from an accredited university. A relevant Masters Degree will be an added advantage;
• Be a registered architect;
• Have a minimum of 10 years hands-on experience in a similar position in the planning, design and supervision of civil works projects;
• Have demonstrated capacity to manage civil works contracts.
• Have a good command of computerized design, database and spreadsheet construction, as well as their practical applications;

2. Project Monitoring & Evaluation Specialist

General
The M&E Specialist (M&ES) will work under the supervision and direction of the Project Coordinator. 

The main purpose of monitoring and evaluation will be to ensure availability of information on implementation progress, accountability, efficiency and effectiveness of the project. 

M&E will involve a systematic collectionand assessment of information related to the outcomes, processes, or operations of the project. 

M&E will be an ongoing activity to generate information that will assist the Project Coordinator and the Technical Committee make rational decisions during implementation of the project.

Duties

The M&E Officer will be responsible for 

• overall monitoring and evaluation of the project, including producing and disseminating reports 
• providing technical assistance to the Directorates to develop comprehensive monitoring and evaluation guidelines for their component objectives, and 
• developing appropriate indicators of effective implementation, achievements and impact at various levels within the Judiciary.

Specifically, the M&E specialist will:

• Refine the Results Framework in line with World Bank modalities;
• Define the key performance indicators (inputs, outputs, outcomes) for monitoring the project; their target values and specifying the timing and format of reporting;
• Management and maintain the MIS system for collecting and reporting indicators, to ensure that data are regularly reported and entered into the MIS;
• Ensure efficient and regular monitoring reports to the PMU Project Coordinator, analyze progress and performance as well as highlight areas of concern; and prepare the documentation for review by the Technical Committee;
• Be responsible for the mid-term review report;
• Assist in establishing a system of conducting any required baseline surveys required by Directorates and provide technical support to enable them meet their monitoring and evaluation needs.
• Prepare periodic reports of monitoring and evaluation undertaken and present and disseminate results through workshops.

Person Specification

The successful candidate will:

• Have a first degree in Architecture or equivalent from an accredited university. A relevant Masters Degree will be an added advantage;
• Have a minimum of 10 years hands-on experience in a similar position in project/program monitoring and evaluation,
• Have the ability to use management information systems as an added advantage;
• Demonstrate capacity to develop and oversee implementation of monitoring and evaluation plans, survey and data analysis and report writing;
• Have proven ability in conducting operations research, impact assessments, work plans and budgeting, project/program monitoring and evaluation, documentation and advocacy;
• Have sound IT knowledge including statistical applications.

3. Project Communications/Public Relations Officer (PRO)

General

The PRO will work under the supervision and direction of the Project Coordinator.

The main purpose of communications is to ensure availability of information on implementation progress, accountability, values, and clarity on objectives and impacts of the project. 

PRO will involve a systematic collection and assessment of information related to the ongoing activities of the project, including getting feedback from people internally and externally and to generate information that will assist the Project Coordinator and the Technical Committee understand the general views of the stakeholders to enable them make rational decisions and accurate inward/outward communications during implementation of the project.

Duties

More specifically the PRO expert will carry out the following tasks:

• Identify effective channels of dissemination of information products to relevant target audiences and supervise distribution;
• Provide technical support to the PMU and other project consultants in developing proper communication strategy while conducting different project activities (trainings, workshops, stakeholder consultations, arrangements of study tour, preparation of knowledge products, etc.);
• Advise the Project Coordinator on the needs for any communication and outreach activities;
• Support and provide guidance to the preparation of annual communication plans including budgets, planning, and implementation of campaigns;
• Support in identifying success stories and other themes that can be used in communication campaigns and making the stakeholders understand the improvements the Judiciary is making in its performance improvements;
• Proofread and fine-tune texts and materials to make them understandable and interesting to the targeted audiences;
• Prepare information pamphlets for distribution to the general public to educate them on the roles and working relations with the Judiciary;
• Act as focal point for preparation and establishment of meetings, workshops and seminars.

Person Specification

The successful candidate will:

• Have a first degree in Mass Communication, Communication Studies, Information Sciences, Public Relations, International Relations, Journalism, Social Sciences or any other approved equivalent qualifications from a recognized university.

• Have served as a Communications Officer or in a comparable and relevant position for a minimum period of three ( 3) years;
• A clear understanding of the working of the media and socio-political environment in Kenya;

Core competencies

In addition to the job-specific requirement given above all candidates must possess the following core competencies:-

• Excellent planning and organizational skills;
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to prepare and present concise oral and written reports;
• Have strong leadership skills;
• Have clear understanding of the role of the Judiciary in realizing the demands of the Constitution, Vision 2030 goals and other policy documents of Judiciary;
• Have good Information Communication Technology skills for word processing, spread sheets, presentation, communication and reporting skills;
• Have the ability to work under minimal supervision;
• Should demonstrate a high degree of integrity, initiative, flexibility, judgment, and reliability;
• Have proven capacity for intellectual and operational leadership,
• Have strong interpersonal and communication skills and demonstrated ability to work in a team.

Duration of Contracts

The overall duration of the contracts will be thirty six (36) months renewable annually.
The contract may be extended up to the end of the project life (approximately 60 months) subject to performance.

Please note that these will be full-time positions and are planned to commence in January 2013.
 

All applications should be made through the Judiciary Website www.judiciary.go.ke/jobs/
 

So as to reach the Chief Registrar not later than 17th of October, 2012.

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UNICEF Communication Specialist - NOC Job in kenya

UNITED Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF)

Kenya Country Office

Communication Specialist - NOC 

Fixed Term Appointment

Date of Issue:    20 July 2012

Closing Date:    02 August 2012

Applications are hereby invited from suitably-qualified candidates who are Kenyan Nationals to fill the above position on a Fixed Term Appointment in the Advocacy & Partnerships Section of UNICEF Kenya Country Office.

Purpose of Post:

The overall assignment of the position of Communication Specialist will be conceptualization, planning, execution, monitoring and evaluation of an advocacy and communication strategy to promote the respect for children’s’ and women’s rights and support UNICEF’s mission in the country.

 Major Duties and Responsibilities:

Required Qualifications:  Master’s degree in Communication, Journalism, Public Relations, or equivalent professional work experience in the communication area.

With the Chief of Communication, develops and implements an Advocacy and Partnerships strategy to position children’s’ and women’s’ issues in the public domain, and strengthens political will in support of UNICEF's mission and objectives. 

Develops key partnerships with parliamentarians and other leaders to advance the social policy advocacy agenda. Develops communication indicators and monitors the impact of communication and advocacy strategies.

Develops close collaboration with mass media through activities such as organizing visits to project sites, facilitating photo coverage and TV footage, and utilizes both web-based and traditional media when appropriate to generate and maintain public interest in children’s and women’s issues, and to tell the story of UNICEF's cooperation to a wider audience.

Coordinates the development, posting and maintenance of new and updated material for the UNICEF Kenya web-site. Identifies the need for radio and television programmes, publications, photographs etc., to advocate and promote organizational/programme goals within the country, and manages their production and distribution to the target audiences. Adapts and disseminates advocacy materials from New York, Geneva and the Regional Office to identified target audiences, arranging translations into local language(s), as necessary.

Strengthens capacity of groups and  organizations whose support is essential to the achievement of advocacy and communication objectives through appropriate advocacy and communication training, access to updated information, supplies and equipment and through experience-sharing.

Engages nationally known personalities and organizes special events and activities to support country programme goals.  

Generates public support for special events, including the launch of UNICEF flagship publications, e.g. the State of the World’s Children Report.

Assists HQ and the Regional Office in identifying and obtaining feature stories and other material to facilitate global/regional advocacy and fund-raising activities, particularly in support of National Committee efforts to mobilize resources.

Identifies, recruits and supervises technical resources and consultants, as necessary, for the above activities.

Plans visits of Goodwill ambassadors, National Committee representatives and Executive Board members, including preparation of information materials (e.g., press releases, programme summaries, country fact sheets and media kits), and coordinates logistic arrangements.

Competencies:

• Excellent communication skills (detail-oriented)
• Drive for  Results
• Commitment
• Integrity
• Diversity and Inclusion     
• Formulating Strategies and Concepts
• Analyzing
• Planning and Organizing (ability to multi-task and prioritize)
• Relating and Networking
• Persuading and Influencing
• Deciding and Initiating Action
• Creating and Innovating
• Coping with Pressure and Setbacks
• Applying Technical Expertise
• Working with People
• Leading and Supervising 
• Entrepreneurial Thinking 

Experience: 

At least five years progressive experience in communication, print and broadcast media or interactive digital media, of which two years should be in developing countries. 

A good understanding of policy advocacy would be an asset. Significant field experience and UN experience would be an advantage.

Language(s):    

Fluency in English and another UN working language required.  

Knowledge of Kiswahili would be an asset.

Interested and suitable candidates should ensure that they forward their applications along with their curricula vitae (internal candidates should attach copies of their last two Performance Evaluation Reports), to:

The Human Resources Manager
UNICEF Kenya Country Office
Email address: kenyahrvacancies@unicef.org

Please indicate Reference No. “KCO/COMMS/2012-029”in the email subject.

“qualified female candidates are encouraged to apply”

Zero tolerance for sexual exploitation and abuse

UNICEF is a smoke-free environment

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Deloitte Managerial Jobs in Kenya

Deloitte East Africa provides seamless cross-border services to multinationals, large national enterprises, small and medium sized enterprises and the public sector in the East African region.

At Deloitte, you can have a rewarding career on every level. Our Consulting practice has deep expertise and a broad spectrum of service offerings that enables our consultants to provide high value business advice on a range of issues, from strategy through to implementation.

This means you get to work closely with clients to improve business performance, drive shareholder value and create a competitive, sustainable advantage, regardless of where in the world their business takes them.
 

To effectively manage the growing Consulting business, Deloitte is looking to recruit the following positions all based in the Nairobi office and are expected to provide services to a broad range of clients within the East African Region.

Managers, Human Capital & Strategy and Operations

As a Manager in either Human Capital or Strategy and Operations, you will be a valuable resource in Consulting, focusing on leading teams to deliver solutions for clients as well as:

• Develop, nurture and grow the existing client portfolio;
• Establish new client relationships with the aim of growing our client portfolio; and
• Identify and follow up cross-selling opportunities and act as a link between the Firm and clients.

Specific service line areas of focus will be as follows:

Manager, Human Capital

• Recruitment and Psychometric Assessments;
• Organization Redesign;
• Job Analysis and Job Evaluation;
• Remuneration Surveys and Salary Structuring;
• Skills Assessments;
• Talent Management; and
• Change Management.

Manager, Strategy and Operations

• Process design;
• Organisational Design;
• Supply Chain Management;
• Business Model Configuration;
• Strategy Development and Implementation; and
• Programme Management.

Qualifications and desired attributes:

• Bachelors and Masters Degrees in a relevant field;
• Relevant professional qualifications;
• Minimum of seven (7) years’ relevant work experience;
• Demonstrated experience in managing multiple projects;
• Good understanding of HR and Strategy and Operations best practices and application of the same;
• Excellent written and verbal business communication skills;
• Excellent relationship building, facilitation and presentation skills;
• Excellent analytical and organization skills; and
• Solid computer literacy (Microsoft Office — Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, Excel).

Managers, Solutions Centre

The role will primarily focus on business development and relationship management in the private sector development and will have the following responsibilities:

• Drive private sector business development and relationship management to increase the rate of new business, and penetration among existing clients;
• Proactively develop, package and sell cross-service line opportunities to drive client competitive advantage and/or shareholder value;
• Implement an internal change management agenda to deliver the firm to existing/prospective clients;
• Proactive, creative and innovative assessments of private client and industry sector needs and packaging them into winning propositions; and
• Develop points of view, eminence and research pieces around the pains, challenges and opportunities of the target client profile to drive business development.

Qualifications and desired attributes

• Bachelors and Masters Degrees in a relevant field;
• Relevant professional qualifications, with a passion and interest for research and turning it into a proposition;
• . Minimum of seven (7) years’ work experience with cross-functional experience (project or line responsibility).
• Experience need not have been gained from consulting;
• Industry experience in financial services and/or consumer business and transportation is an added advantage;
• Entrepreneurial spirit, leadership and initiative;
• Demonstrated experience managing multiple projects;
• Good understanding of cross service line best practice and applications of the same;
• Exceptional written and verbal business communication skills;
• Excellent business development, relationship building, facilitation and presentation skills;
• Strong analytical and organization skills; and
• Solid computer literacy (Microsoft Office — Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, Excel).

Consultants, Human Capital & Strategy and Operations As a Consultant in either Human Capital or Strategy and Operations, you will be a valuable resource in our Consulting function, focusing on the execution of multiple complex projects in the respective service line offerings.

Qualifications and desired attributes:

• Bachelors degree in a business related field (Masters degree will be an added advantage);
• Relevant professional qualification;
• At least three (3) years’ relevant work experience;
• Strong written, verbal business communication and presentation skills;
• Strong interpersonal skills, highly motivated and self-driven;
• Good analytical, planning and organization skills;
• Ability to multi-task and undertake research initiatives; and
• Solid computer literacy (Microsoft Office — Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, Excel).

To the successful candidates, the firm will offer a competitive remuneration package, a highly energised team environment composed of individuals who are committed to working as one, producing results and enjoying it.

If you meet the above requirements, please visit our website and apply online: www.deloitte.com/ke (Careers> Find a job> Kenya>Experienced Professionals> Search jobs) To be considered, your application must be received by close of business on 3 August 2012.

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SNV WASH Intern (Network Facilitator) Job in Nairobi Kenya

Introduction
 

SNV is an international capacity development organisation that works in 35 countries in five regions.
 

In WASH SNV supports initiatives in 9 countries in East and Southern Africa: Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, Mozambique, Rwanda, Zambia, Zimbabwe, South Sudan and Ethiopia.  

The role of SNV is: 

(1) provision of advisory services, 

(2) Knowledge networking and 

(3) promotion of evidence-based advocacy.  

The WASH programme provides technical and capacity building support to local partners from the public, private and NGO sector with the objective of increasing sustainable and equitable access to water, sanitation and hygiene in rural areas and small towns.

The SNV WASH programme work is centred around 4 product areas:

(1) Sustainable Sanitation and Hygiene for ALL, 

(2) Functionality of rural water supply services,

(3) WASH in schools and 

(4) Sustainable water supply in peri-urban areas and small towns.  

The WASH programme has its own sector leader and a team of WASH advisors. 

SNV has developed the strategy 2013-2015 where knowledge Development and Networking is at the core of SNV work and is cross cutting in all the WASH product areas. 

The core role of SNV in knowledge development and networking is diagnosing, developing and disseminating knowledge around key constraints and opportunities and fostering innovation.  

To strengthen knowledge development and networking, a regional WASH knowledge Network has been established to foster knowledge development, exchange and collaboration.The regional WASH Knowledge network is led by a Sponsor WASH Director and a Network Leader.

 They together with the sector leaders from each country, form the core group that sets out the directions of the WASH network.

The assignment and objectives:
 

In order to strengthen the development of the ESA WASH program and the functioning of the WASH Knowledge Network, SNV requires the services of an intern to work with the Knowledge Network Leader (KNL) to: 

(1) strengthen products development, 

(2) accelerate knowledge development, 

(3) promote resource mobilization and 

(4) promote partnership development.

The specific tasks to be accomplished and results to be achieved:
 

Objective: Strengthen Products development
 

Tasks

• Support the KNL to develop user friendly product/program sheets
• Track and keep an update of the WASH workforce  resource in ESA including CVs and setting up a consultancy base of WASH consultants,
• Continually collect and keep an update of best practices per product including project references.
• Promote the generation, simple storage and updating of WASH pictures/photos in ESA.
• Establish and implement a framework for scanning, collecting and continually documenting the demand for interns in the WASH sector
• Support the KNL and Sponsor WASH Director in compiling and sharing the WASH program progress updates

Results

• Four user friendly product sheets
• Updated record of WASH advisors CVs, competencies and skill mix.
• Updated project references for the 4 programs
• Photo/picture gallery of pictures of WASH interventions
• A functional system providing yearly inventory of WASH interns interested to work with WASH in ESA
• Mid -year and Annual WASH progress updates

Objective: Accelerate Knowledge development
 

Tasks:

• Support the KNL to facilitate development and implementation corporate action research
• Support the KNL to facilitate development, implementation and sharing results of ESA cross country knowledge.
• Support in facilitation of d-group discussions on relevant WASH topics
• Support the KNL/sponsor WASH directorto organize regional WASH Knowledge Network workshops and meetings
• Establish and implement a framework for streamlining, uploading and continually updating the ESA WASH intranet site
• Scan and support the KNL to facilitate publication of ESA WASH experiences/cases
• Scan and share links with ESA advisors on important publications and knowledge sites. 

Results:

• Logistical, administrative  and documentation support provided
• Cross country knowledge development initiatives supported
• D-group discussions successfully facilitated
• Regional workshops and meetings successfully organized
• A functional and updated ESA WASH intranet site
• Publications in the media
• Publication and knowledge sites shared with WASH advisors
• Active use of social media Twitter, Blogs, Facebook

Objective: Promote RM
 

Tasks:

• Establish and implement a framework for continually scanning, updating and sharing opportunities for resource mobilization in WASH
• Support the KNL/sponsor WASH director in the development of RM strategies and proposals for the key projects identified for BD and scalability per WASH program.
• Development of WASH project references in different formats (USAID, EU,…)

Results:

• RM opportunities shared with ESA advisors
• Strategies and proposals developed for BD and scalability project areas identified in Addis Ababa.

Objective: Promote partnership development
Task:  Establish and implement a framework for continually scanning, updating and sharingopportunities for knowledge partnerships
Result: Partnership opportunities shared with ESA WASH advisors

Requirements: 

Education and Work Experience:  BA/BSc or MA/MSc with least 2 years of experience in communications related fields/Knowledge development fields

Specific skills

• Good planning and reporting skills
• Strong desire to develop knowledge and learn
• Actively focused on achieving results and objectives
• Good oral and written communication, analysing, writing and computer skills.
• Good interpersonal skills

Duration: 1 year

Duty Location: Nairobi, Kenya

Salary Scale: SNV’s stipend for interns
 

Desired Appointment date: August 2012.

Application: Please send your application letter and CV to kenya@snvworld.org(att. HR Officer) before 25th July, 2012 with reference to “WASH Intern” as cover letter/subject title

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Laboratory and Allied Medical Representative Job in Kenya

Medical Representative

Laboratory and Allied a fast growing pharmaceutical and medical company dealing in the production of both Human and Veterinary products is currently looking for the most competent and suitable personnel to fill the 3 vacancy positions of a Medical Representatives.

He will be reporting to the Marketing Manager.

Job Duties And Responsibilities

• Arrange appointments with medical teams, doctors and pharmacists
• Making presentations to the medical professionals like: doctors, pharmacists, nurses, practice staffs and to all the necessary personnel related to the sector concerning the products.
• Build and maintain positive connections and working relationships with medical personnel and also with the supporting administration.
• Contact customers to find out the needs of the customers, to uphold about the product to the customers, try to satisfy the needs and ensure the terms and conditions of the sale be concerned about the opinion of the customers after selling the product.
• Monitor what are the competitive companies doing and about their products and how are they taking steps for taking the market and defeating others.
• Getting information about the after effect of the product and how the users and consumers reviewed about the product.
• Monitor and anticipate positive and negative effects and impacts of the market to the product and adapting proper strategy to prevent that.
• Attend company meetings regularly; collect technical data, presentations and briefings.
• Presenting and discussing the present which is supplied by the company with healthcare and medical professionals.

Academic Qualification

• Degree holder in pharm-tech/ Bsc.in science.
• Must have a minimum of 3-5 years working experience in the respective position.

Other Qualification

• Strictly MALE medical representative.
• Must have worked in Eldoret, Kisumu and Mombasa.
• Specifically only medical representative no sales representative.
• Self- oriented/ self -driven person.
• Good achievement track.

Urgently needed: ASAP.

Note: Only serious candidate should apply.

Kindly send your CV’s, copy of the Identification Card and other testimonials either through hand delivery or email to hr@laballied.com

Only successful applicants will be shortlisted and an interview will be conducted.

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Business Development Executives (Publicity and Recruitment) Jobs in Kenya (15 Positions) - A Third Hand

Our Profile:

We are one of the leading professional marketing support services company in Kenya.

Named after the famous industrious and constructive semi-aquatic mammal known as the ‘Beaver’, we offer an array of marketing support services such as merchandising personnel, customer service representatives, in-store promotion personnel, display competition evaluations, ‘mystery shopper’ exercises, mobile marketing among others.

Position: Business Development Executives- Publicity and Recruitment

15-Personnel

Job Profile

Our Publicity and recruitment department is looking to recruit Business Development Executives who shall work Under the Supervision of our publicity and recruitment manager to publicize, recruit and lead the public into subscribing for an Emergency Rescue Service (ERS).

The Emergency Rescue Service (ERS) is offered by our client who is a world leader in the provision of rescue Services

Responsibilities
Distribution of marketing materials in the Round-about and shopping Malls within Nairobi
Carrying out recruitment drives in the Shopping Malls, Bus-Companies, Colleges and schools, Offices, Estates and other potentially viable recruitment areas in Nairobi
Brand championing and developing ways and avenues of increasing the subscribers
Pitching recruitment tents
Creating a large base of subscribers
Qualifications

We seek to recruit applicants with the following qualities, qualifications and background;
A certificate or Diploma in Sales and Marketing , Public relations and or a business related Course from a recognized institution
Previous work experience in sales and marketing company/ role will be an added advantage to the applicant.
Experience within the service industry would be an advantage.
Character more important than qualifications,
Must have good computer and Excellent presentation skills
Personal Characteristics

One must;
Be very Creative, innovative and ready for a rewarding and challenging task
Aggressive, committed and highly Ethical
Be a Person of high Integrity, reliable and Entrepreneurial
Be ready to work under pressure and meet sales targets within stipulated time lines
Be self motivated and have a positive attitude
Good Communication Skills
Strategic business Perspectives
Good organizational skills
Time Management of self and others
Problem solving skills
Ability to sell and meet targets.
Go getter , independence, reliable, Team player
Confident, Pleasant, Smart and Presentable
Comfortable with outdoor activities
Other Skills
Track record in sales is essential.
Have good geographical Knowledge of Nairobi region.
Good negotiation skills.
Openness and transparency.
Good interpersonal skills.
Good listener.
How to apply;

Send your CV and Cover Letter that shows your interest for the above positions to

Email: smartbeavercareers@gmail.com
Email: careers@a-thirdhand.co.ke

On or before Saturday 18-Feb-2012

Note: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for an interview.

Female applicants are encouraged to apply.

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Business Development Executives (Publicity and Recruitment) Jobs in Kenya (15 Positions) - A Third Hand

Our Profile:

We are one of the leading professional marketing support services company in Kenya.

Named after the famous industrious and constructive semi-aquatic mammal known as the ‘Beaver’, we offer an array of marketing support services such as merchandising personnel, customer service representatives, in-store promotion personnel, display competition evaluations, ‘mystery shopper’ exercises, mobile marketing among others.

Position: Business Development Executives- Publicity and Recruitment

15-Personnel

Job Profile

Our Publicity and recruitment department is looking to recruit Business Development Executives who shall work Under the Supervision of our publicity and recruitment manager to publicize, recruit and lead the public into subscribing for an Emergency Rescue Service (ERS).

The Emergency Rescue Service (ERS) is offered by our client who is a world leader in the provision of rescue Services

Responsibilities
Distribution of marketing materials in the Round-about and shopping Malls within Nairobi
Carrying out recruitment drives in the Shopping Malls, Bus-Companies, Colleges and schools, Offices, Estates and other potentially viable recruitment areas in Nairobi
Brand championing and developing ways and avenues of increasing the subscribers
Pitching recruitment tents
Creating a large base of subscribers
Qualifications

We seek to recruit applicants with the following qualities, qualifications and background;
A certificate or Diploma in Sales and Marketing , Public relations and or a business related Course from a recognized institution
Previous work experience in sales and marketing company/ role will be an added advantage to the applicant.
Experience within the service industry would be an advantage.
Character more important than qualifications,
Must have good computer and Excellent presentation skills
Personal Characteristics

One must;
Be very Creative, innovative and ready for a rewarding and challenging task
Aggressive, committed and highly Ethical
Be a Person of high Integrity, reliable and Entrepreneurial
Be ready to work under pressure and meet sales targets within stipulated time lines
Be self motivated and have a positive attitude
Good Communication Skills
Strategic business Perspectives
Good organizational skills
Time Management of self and others
Problem solving skills
Ability to sell and meet targets.
Go getter , independence, reliable, Team player
Confident, Pleasant, Smart and Presentable
Comfortable with outdoor activities
Other Skills
Track record in sales is essential.
Have good geographical Knowledge of Nairobi region.
Good negotiation skills.
Openness and transparency.
Good interpersonal skills.
Good listener.
How to apply;

Send your CV and Cover Letter that shows your interest for the above positions to

Email: smartbeavercareers@gmail.com
Email: careers@a-thirdhand.co.ke

On or before Saturday 18-Feb-2012

Note: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for an interview.

Female applicants are encouraged to apply.

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Advocacy and Communications Coordinator Job in Nairobi Kenya - Africa Platform for Social Protection (APSP)

The Africa Platform for Social Protection (APSP)

Job Title: Advocacy and Communications Coordinator

Location: Nairobi

Reporting to: Executive Director

APSP was established as a response to the growing demand for “voice” and more active engagement of African civil society in the shaping of Social Protection policies, programmes, and practices in Africa.

It is a network of individuals and organizations operating at sub-national, national and regional levels, with a commitment to promoting and strengthening the social contract between states and citizens. APSP is now active in 30 countries in Africa

Duties and Responsibilities
Prepare annual communications plan consistent with the APSP’s mission, strategic and programme objectives (plan may be periodically revised as necessary)
Act as the budget holder for APSP’s communications & advocacy related activities
Implement communications plan and coordinate with other team members and other stakeholders such as the National CSO platforms, the media, and relevant government institutions to develop quality products that help achieve organizational goals and objectives
Provide technical assistance, including planning, implementation, editing, design and other services as required by the APSP and the National CSO Platforms in Africa for the development and implementation of their strategic communication plans
Prepare various external communication materials called for in the communications plan, or tailor existing materials for the APSP audiences
Identify and maintain good relationships with key partners, including journalists and communications contractors
Update and maintain the APSP website and social media tools to promote information and public engagement
Provide oversight on project documentation and oversee an effective network-wide information management system
Facilitate the production of quarterly newsletters and disseminate to the APSP audiences
Develop and disseminate advocacy materials and information on social protection to the APSP audiences
Obtain, understand, and effectively communicate and disseminate project research in a timely manner to the APSP partners in Africa and beyond
Regularly compile content collected from progress made in different countries where APSP works
Education and Experience
A degree in Communications or journalism with at least 3 years’ experience in advocacy and communications in an NGO environment at the level being advertised and a working knowledge of French.
A relevant Masters degree will be an added advantage.
Applicants must submit 1 detailed CV, cover letter demonstrating why you qualify for this position, contact information for 3 referees and current and expected remuneration package.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

If you meet the requirements for the above position, please send your application to jobs@africacsp.org to be received by 12th March 2012 (indicate the job you are applying for i.e. Advocacy and Communications Coordinator in the subject box).

For the detailed job description please visit www.africacsp.org

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Advocacy and Communications Coordinator Job in Nairobi Kenya - Africa Platform for Social Protection (APSP)

The Africa Platform for Social Protection (APSP)

Job Title: Advocacy and Communications Coordinator

Location: Nairobi

Reporting to: Executive Director

APSP was established as a response to the growing demand for “voice” and more active engagement of African civil society in the shaping of Social Protection policies, programmes, and practices in Africa.

It is a network of individuals and organizations operating at sub-national, national and regional levels, with a commitment to promoting and strengthening the social contract between states and citizens. APSP is now active in 30 countries in Africa

Duties and Responsibilities
Prepare annual communications plan consistent with the APSP’s mission, strategic and programme objectives (plan may be periodically revised as necessary)
Act as the budget holder for APSP’s communications & advocacy related activities
Implement communications plan and coordinate with other team members and other stakeholders such as the National CSO platforms, the media, and relevant government institutions to develop quality products that help achieve organizational goals and objectives
Provide technical assistance, including planning, implementation, editing, design and other services as required by the APSP and the National CSO Platforms in Africa for the development and implementation of their strategic communication plans
Prepare various external communication materials called for in the communications plan, or tailor existing materials for the APSP audiences
Identify and maintain good relationships with key partners, including journalists and communications contractors
Update and maintain the APSP website and social media tools to promote information and public engagement
Provide oversight on project documentation and oversee an effective network-wide information management system
Facilitate the production of quarterly newsletters and disseminate to the APSP audiences
Develop and disseminate advocacy materials and information on social protection to the APSP audiences
Obtain, understand, and effectively communicate and disseminate project research in a timely manner to the APSP partners in Africa and beyond
Regularly compile content collected from progress made in different countries where APSP works
Education and Experience
A degree in Communications or journalism with at least 3 years’ experience in advocacy and communications in an NGO environment at the level being advertised and a working knowledge of French.
A relevant Masters degree will be an added advantage.
Applicants must submit 1 detailed CV, cover letter demonstrating why you qualify for this position, contact information for 3 referees and current and expected remuneration package.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

If you meet the requirements for the above position, please send your application to jobs@africacsp.org to be received by 12th March 2012 (indicate the job you are applying for i.e. Advocacy and Communications Coordinator in the subject box).

For the detailed job description please visit www.africacsp.org

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Kenya AIDS NGOs Consortium Policy and Advocacy Manager Job Vacancy

Job Title: Policy and Advocacy Manager

Job summary (purpose of position): To promote and manage Policy Development and Advocacy initiatives among member organizations and other stakeholders

Major duties and responsibilities:

Promote members’ capacity to participate in Policy Development and Advocacy processes.
Oversee designing, and implementation of project (s), related to policy and advocacy.
Monitor and evaluate the progress and performance of project (s) to ensure they meet acceptable performance standard
Co-ordinate Policy Development and Advocacy activities in KANCO.
Promote legal and human rights issues pertaining to HIV/AIDS and health among KANCO members and other stakeholders.

Level of education:A Masters degree in Social Sciences, or Public Health equivalent

Special training:

Computer literacy
Training in Public Relations/ Communication & Policy Analysis.
Policy development & Advocacy training.
Project cycle management
Basic skills in Human resource management.

Job experience: At least 7 years relevant experience

Salary commensurate with the experience

Application Deadline: 10th February, 2012

Applications should be sent via e-mail to jobs@kanco.org

KANCO is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against: color, race, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, gender, marital status, sexual orientation, age, HIV/AIDS Status, and disability.

Executive Director
Kenya AIDS NGOs Consortium
Chaka Road off Argwings Kodhek Road
P. O Box 69866 - 00400
Nairobi – Kenya

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Kenya AIDS NGOs Consortium Policy and Advocacy Manager Job Vacancy

Job Title: Policy and Advocacy Manager

Job summary (purpose of position): To promote and manage Policy Development and Advocacy initiatives among member organizations and other stakeholders

Major duties and responsibilities:

Promote members’ capacity to participate in Policy Development and Advocacy processes.
Oversee designing, and implementation of project (s), related to policy and advocacy.
Monitor and evaluate the progress and performance of project (s) to ensure they meet acceptable performance standard
Co-ordinate Policy Development and Advocacy activities in KANCO.
Promote legal and human rights issues pertaining to HIV/AIDS and health among KANCO members and other stakeholders.

Level of education:A Masters degree in Social Sciences, or Public Health equivalent

Special training:

Computer literacy
Training in Public Relations/ Communication & Policy Analysis.
Policy development & Advocacy training.
Project cycle management
Basic skills in Human resource management.

Job experience: At least 7 years relevant experience

Salary commensurate with the experience

Application Deadline: 10th February, 2012

Applications should be sent via e-mail to jobs@kanco.org

KANCO is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against: color, race, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, gender, marital status, sexual orientation, age, HIV/AIDS Status, and disability.

Executive Director
Kenya AIDS NGOs Consortium
Chaka Road off Argwings Kodhek Road
P. O Box 69866 - 00400
Nairobi – Kenya

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Kenya AIDS NGOs Consortium Partnership / Business Development and Resource Mobilization Manager Job Vacancy

Title of position: Partnership / Business Development and Resource Mobilization Manager

Job summary (purpose of position)

Spearhead partnership development and resource mobilization and advancing of business and program priorities.

Major duties and responsibilities:

Provide leadership in joint bidding and proposal development and submission to funding agencies
Review, develop a resource mobilization strategy and annual plans, grant and contract management system
Provide leadership in resource mobilization initiatives

Level of education:Masters of Business Administration (MBA) or Masters Degree in business related field

Other competencies:

Partnership development and networking skills
Proposal development and competitive bidding
Good PR and communication skills
Marketing

Job experience: At least 7 years relevant experience

Salary commensurate with the experience

Application Deadline: 10th February, 2012

Applications should be sent via e-mail to jobs@kanco.org

KANCO is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against: color, race, nationality, ethnicity, religion or belief, gender, marital status, sexual orientation, age, HIV/AIDS Status, and disability.

Executive Director
Kenya AIDS NGOs Consortium
Chaka Road off Argwings Kodhek Road
P. O Box 69866 - 00400
Nairobi – Kenya

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Kenya AIDS NGOs Consortium Partnership / Business Development and Resource Mobilization Manager Job Vacancy

Title of position: Partnership / Business Development and Resource Mobilization Manager

Job summary (purpose of position)

Spearhead partnership development and resource mobilization and advancing of business and program priorities.

Major duties and responsibilities:

Provide leadership in joint bidding and proposal development and submission to funding agencies
Review, develop a resource mobilization strategy and annual plans, grant and contract management system
Provide leadership in resource mobilization initiatives

Level of education:Masters of Business Administration (MBA) or Masters Degree in business related field

Other competencies:

Partnership development and networking skills
Proposal development and competitive bidding
Good PR and communication skills
Marketing

Job experience: At least 7 years relevant experience

Salary commensurate with the experience

Application Deadline: 10th February, 2012

Applications should be sent via e-mail to jobs@kanco.org

KANCO is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against: color, race, nationality, ethnicity, religion or belief, gender, marital status, sexual orientation, age, HIV/AIDS Status, and disability.

Executive Director
Kenya AIDS NGOs Consortium
Chaka Road off Argwings Kodhek Road
P. O Box 69866 - 00400
Nairobi – Kenya

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Programme Officer - Advocacy, Communications & Investigative Journalism Job Vacancy

The Africa Centre for Open Governance (AfriCOG) is an independent, non-profit making organisation with a mandate to provide cutting edge research on governance and public ethics issues and, monitor governance fundamentals in both the government and the private sector.

AfriCOG's governance and anti-corruption reform initiative are aimed at addressing the structural causes of Kenya's governance crisis by a knowledgeable citizenry.

AfriCOG seeks to recruit a motivated energetic professional Program Officer to manage and coordinate Communications and Investigative Journalism Programmes

Scope of the position

You will be responsible for managing effective and imaginative communication of AfriCOG across different media, as well as through the design, writing, production and distribution of high quality communication materials.

You will develop and foster high standards of publications and other communication.

You will take a lead in developing, coordinating and implementing all media, advocacy and communication activities within AfriCOG programmes in an efficient and effective manner in order to position AfriCOG as a leading governance and anti-corruption organisation.

This includes some communication activities for MOPA/KPTJ networks for which AfriCOG is a secretariat/facilitator

Job Title: Programme Officer

Contract Period: Yearly renewable based on performance and availability of funds and subject to 3 months’ probation period

Reporting Relationships

Direct reporting to the Executive Director
Working relationship with AfriCOG programme staff, finance and administration, associates and suppliers
Working relationships with task force of leading organisations of the MOPA/KPTJ initiatives

Specific responsibilities of this position include;

Communication and Publishing

Develop specific communication strategies for activities and programmes and implement them;
Develop communications work plan for each programme in consultation with Head of Programmes, oversee the implementation and report progress;
Write and produce high quality communication materials, including website content, and effectively communicate these to key audiences;
Conduct feedback surveys on information and communication activities, edit materials (papers, briefs, power point presentations, etc.) and undertake full quality assurance to ensure that they conform to AfriCOG’s standards and promote the image and objectives of the organization;
Ensure that all AfriCOG’s websites are up to date, accurate, compelling and functional; liaise with website developer and technical support as needed;
Learn, develop, coordinate and maintain an effective social media presence for AfriCOG, including through blogs, Facebook, twitter and other means as appropriate;
Communicate clearly and in a timely fashion with external audiences, face-to-face, through email and telephone; conferences where appropriate, and through other forms;
Develop and maintain excellent links with the media; support press conferences and other engagements with the media;
Develop and foster high quality standards and guidelines for AfriCOG’s communications across different media and formats;
Support management in communication and representation needs as needed.

Programme management

Undertake/support programs to undertake research on policy design and implementation of policies on Advocacy and Investigative Journalism programmes;
Manage work plans, budgets, design and implement advocacy and the Investigative Journalism activities in line with AfriCOG’s policies and procedures;
Prepare and submit quality and timely work plans, budgets and reports in consultation with the Finance and Administration Office;
Keep abreast of new ideas and materials in the area of organizational learning, M&E and communications;
Participate in meetings and sessions and workshops as needed;
Write proposals related to Advocacy and Investigative Journalism programmatic work; participate in resource mobilization activities including the preparation of project proposals to existent and potential donors. This task is to be executed in close consultation with ED and Finance and Administration Manager;

Minimum Qualification

A strong Master’s degree in communications, media and social sciences or equivalent from a recognized university
Excellent communication, writing and editing skills
Strong budget management, monitoring and reporting skills
Strong administrative, planning and organisational skills

Experience

At least 4 years’ experience in similar position preferably in an NGO context
Exposure to and genuine interest in the civil society sector
Experience in partnership-building, advocacy and networking

General eligibility

The post is open to Kenyan citizens. AfriCOG is an equal opportunity employer.

Application Procedure

Please send the following documents to admin@africog.org with Programme Officer- Advocacy, Communications & Investigative Journalism as the subject

Cover Letter indicating your current and expected pay

Curriculum vitae with three referees

List of your last three employers with contact details

Deadline for applications: February 15 2012

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Programme Officer - Advocacy, Communications & Investigative Journalism Job Vacancy

The Africa Centre for Open Governance (AfriCOG) is an independent, non-profit making organisation with a mandate to provide cutting edge research on governance and public ethics issues and, monitor governance fundamentals in both the government and the private sector.

AfriCOG's governance and anti-corruption reform initiative are aimed at addressing the structural causes of Kenya's governance crisis by a knowledgeable citizenry.

AfriCOG seeks to recruit a motivated energetic professional Program Officer to manage and coordinate Communications and Investigative Journalism Programmes

Scope of the position

You will be responsible for managing effective and imaginative communication of AfriCOG across different media, as well as through the design, writing, production and distribution of high quality communication materials.

You will develop and foster high standards of publications and other communication.

You will take a lead in developing, coordinating and implementing all media, advocacy and communication activities within AfriCOG programmes in an efficient and effective manner in order to position AfriCOG as a leading governance and anti-corruption organisation.

This includes some communication activities for MOPA/KPTJ networks for which AfriCOG is a secretariat/facilitator

Job Title: Programme Officer

Contract Period: Yearly renewable based on performance and availability of funds and subject to 3 months’ probation period

Reporting Relationships

Direct reporting to the Executive Director
Working relationship with AfriCOG programme staff, finance and administration, associates and suppliers
Working relationships with task force of leading organisations of the MOPA/KPTJ initiatives

Specific responsibilities of this position include;

Communication and Publishing

Develop specific communication strategies for activities and programmes and implement them;
Develop communications work plan for each programme in consultation with Head of Programmes, oversee the implementation and report progress;
Write and produce high quality communication materials, including website content, and effectively communicate these to key audiences;
Conduct feedback surveys on information and communication activities, edit materials (papers, briefs, power point presentations, etc.) and undertake full quality assurance to ensure that they conform to AfriCOG’s standards and promote the image and objectives of the organization;
Ensure that all AfriCOG’s websites are up to date, accurate, compelling and functional; liaise with website developer and technical support as needed;
Learn, develop, coordinate and maintain an effective social media presence for AfriCOG, including through blogs, Facebook, twitter and other means as appropriate;
Communicate clearly and in a timely fashion with external audiences, face-to-face, through email and telephone; conferences where appropriate, and through other forms;
Develop and maintain excellent links with the media; support press conferences and other engagements with the media;
Develop and foster high quality standards and guidelines for AfriCOG’s communications across different media and formats;
Support management in communication and representation needs as needed.

Programme management

Undertake/support programs to undertake research on policy design and implementation of policies on Advocacy and Investigative Journalism programmes;
Manage work plans, budgets, design and implement advocacy and the Investigative Journalism activities in line with AfriCOG’s policies and procedures;
Prepare and submit quality and timely work plans, budgets and reports in consultation with the Finance and Administration Office;
Keep abreast of new ideas and materials in the area of organizational learning, M&E and communications;
Participate in meetings and sessions and workshops as needed;
Write proposals related to Advocacy and Investigative Journalism programmatic work; participate in resource mobilization activities including the preparation of project proposals to existent and potential donors. This task is to be executed in close consultation with ED and Finance and Administration Manager;

Minimum Qualification

A strong Master’s degree in communications, media and social sciences or equivalent from a recognized university
Excellent communication, writing and editing skills
Strong budget management, monitoring and reporting skills
Strong administrative, planning and organisational skills

Experience

At least 4 years’ experience in similar position preferably in an NGO context
Exposure to and genuine interest in the civil society sector
Experience in partnership-building, advocacy and networking

General eligibility

The post is open to Kenyan citizens. AfriCOG is an equal opportunity employer.

Application Procedure

Please send the following documents to admin@africog.org with Programme Officer- Advocacy, Communications & Investigative Journalism as the subject

Cover Letter indicating your current and expected pay

Curriculum vitae with three referees

List of your last three employers with contact details

Deadline for applications: February 15 2012

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GBC Intern Customer Care Executive Job in Kenya

Position: Intern Customer Care Executive

We Hire Character and Train Skills

Reports to: Communications and Corporate Affairs Manager

GBC offers flexible ICT web solutions in web design, web based Monitoring and Evaluation (M & E) systems and reporting tools, mobile web applications, domain registration, web hosting, social media and internet marketing and other web design services with professional project delivery and expert advice.

We assist clients improve organizational and individual performance by leveraging well-managed ICT infrastructure, backed up by expert support and advice.

We aim at being the ICT web solutions provider of choice in Eastern Africa based on our client approach.

Education & Skills:

A Bachelor’s degree/ diploma in communication, public relations, front office or equivalent training in Hospitality.
Knowledge and experience in IT industry operations.
A confident and determined demeanor.
A minimum of 6 months work experience
Vibrant personality with high integrity standards
Excellent communication skills.
Courtesy, tact and ability to work effectively in a team environment
Excellent inter-personal skills; reliable, enthusiastic and upbeat personality Good typing speed.
Able to promote and initiate work processes and complete given assignments with minimum supervision and to possess a high sense of confidentiality and initiative.
Any qualification in IT is an added advantage

Roles and Responsibilities:

Respond to incoming emails, letters, phone calls and live chat.
Receive visitors and accord them necessary support.
Going through the dailies to identify potential partners or suppliers.
Taking minutes for internal meetings and data entry where necessary.
Offering support to clients in using our online portals.
Scheduling meetings as required.
Resolve client concerns and complaints within the stipulated company hours.
Modify and improve filling systems, or implement new filing systems.
Maintaining proper filing records for all Administration Department.
To work in co-operation with other staff members to ensure that the aims of the company are achieved.
Any other duties assigned.

Kindly submit your cover letter and CV to careers@gbc.co.ke addressed to the Operations Director by 22nd January, 2012.

GBC is an equal opportunity employer

www.gbc.co.ke and www.gbckenya.net

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GBC Intern Customer Care Executive Job in Kenya

Position: Intern Customer Care Executive

We Hire Character and Train Skills

Reports to: Communications and Corporate Affairs Manager

GBC offers flexible ICT web solutions in web design, web based Monitoring and Evaluation (M & E) systems and reporting tools, mobile web applications, domain registration, web hosting, social media and internet marketing and other web design services with professional project delivery and expert advice.

We assist clients improve organizational and individual performance by leveraging well-managed ICT infrastructure, backed up by expert support and advice.

We aim at being the ICT web solutions provider of choice in Eastern Africa based on our client approach.

Education & Skills:

A Bachelor’s degree/ diploma in communication, public relations, front office or equivalent training in Hospitality.
Knowledge and experience in IT industry operations.
A confident and determined demeanor.
A minimum of 6 months work experience
Vibrant personality with high integrity standards
Excellent communication skills.
Courtesy, tact and ability to work effectively in a team environment
Excellent inter-personal skills; reliable, enthusiastic and upbeat personality Good typing speed.
Able to promote and initiate work processes and complete given assignments with minimum supervision and to possess a high sense of confidentiality and initiative.
Any qualification in IT is an added advantage

Roles and Responsibilities:

Respond to incoming emails, letters, phone calls and live chat.
Receive visitors and accord them necessary support.
Going through the dailies to identify potential partners or suppliers.
Taking minutes for internal meetings and data entry where necessary.
Offering support to clients in using our online portals.
Scheduling meetings as required.
Resolve client concerns and complaints within the stipulated company hours.
Modify and improve filling systems, or implement new filing systems.
Maintaining proper filing records for all Administration Department.
To work in co-operation with other staff members to ensure that the aims of the company are achieved.
Any other duties assigned.

Kindly submit your cover letter and CV to careers@gbc.co.ke addressed to the Operations Director by 22nd January, 2012.

GBC is an equal opportunity employer

www.gbc.co.ke and www.gbckenya.net

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BAT Area Head of Communications and CSR Manager Job Vacancy

Reference Number: wo/ECA/CORA/16-01-12/01

Job Title: Area Head of ations and CSR Manager

Location: Nairobi

Reporting to: Area Head of Corporate & Regulatory Affairs

Requisition Number: 1

Response Deadline: 26/2/2012

Requirement Overview:

The post holder is an integral part of the Region’s Corporate Communications team, develops, supports and implements proactive internal and external communications for the area to a high professional standard.

The post holder also contributes to employee engagement in delivering results in line with ambitious and successful business strategies to employees, external stakeholders and understands the Group’s business, vision, values and views

Key Responsibilities:
Improve internal communication channels by providing effective opportunities for employees to engage ECALT members and reinforce business objectives.
Communicate a coherent corporate identity to external stakeholders.
Leverage media contacts to ensure adequate, balanced media coverage is received for corporate events, industry and business stories and corporate social responsibility initiatives in key media outlets in a timely manner.
Proactively manage the Company’s relationship with the media liaison to ensure effective and timely dissemination of accurate company data to the media.
Coordinate public relations/ corporate communication for key corporate events, and actively participate in and represent the company at various industry/ corporate events.
Ensure easy and timely access to relevant business information for employees at their respective levels of responsibility and understanding
Successfully identify and actively participate in at least one corporate social responsibility initiative/ activity, aligned to the corporate strategy.
Provide timely pieces on key achievements/ milestones in the Area for dissemination through Global communication channels
Mobilize internal stakeholders to actively support external corporate social responsibility initiatives
Skills & Experience:
Demonstrate experience in strategic communications planning, implementation and measurement
Strong interpersonal and team working skills
Good communications planning, project management, problem solving and decision making skills
Able to think and operate strategically, particularly in relation to appropriate messaging
High quality written and verbal communication skills in fluent English
Confidence and ability to influence, persuade and coordinate internal stakeholders, including advising senior managers
Sound judgment, ability to research and fact-check thoroughly and balance the demands of open communication with commercial/regulatory sensitivities
Experience in media relations and campaigning
Very good knowledge of contemporary communications good practice, including digital communications and social media
Education: Business degree preferably with communications

Equity statement:

British American Tobacco is an equal opportunity employer

General:

The company reserves the right not to make any appointments as a result of the selection process.

An attractive remuneration package commensurate with the role will be offered to the successful candidate

How to apply

Apply online at www.batecacareers.com

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BAT Area Head of Communications and CSR Manager Job Vacancy

Reference Number: wo/ECA/CORA/16-01-12/01

Job Title: Area Head of ations and CSR Manager

Location: Nairobi

Reporting to: Area Head of Corporate & Regulatory Affairs

Requisition Number: 1

Response Deadline: 26/2/2012

Requirement Overview:

The post holder is an integral part of the Region’s Corporate Communications team, develops, supports and implements proactive internal and external communications for the area to a high professional standard.

The post holder also contributes to employee engagement in delivering results in line with ambitious and successful business strategies to employees, external stakeholders and understands the Group’s business, vision, values and views

Key Responsibilities:
Improve internal communication channels by providing effective opportunities for employees to engage ECALT members and reinforce business objectives.
Communicate a coherent corporate identity to external stakeholders.
Leverage media contacts to ensure adequate, balanced media coverage is received for corporate events, industry and business stories and corporate social responsibility initiatives in key media outlets in a timely manner.
Proactively manage the Company’s relationship with the media liaison to ensure effective and timely dissemination of accurate company data to the media.
Coordinate public relations/ corporate communication for key corporate events, and actively participate in and represent the company at various industry/ corporate events.
Ensure easy and timely access to relevant business information for employees at their respective levels of responsibility and understanding
Successfully identify and actively participate in at least one corporate social responsibility initiative/ activity, aligned to the corporate strategy.
Provide timely pieces on key achievements/ milestones in the Area for dissemination through Global communication channels
Mobilize internal stakeholders to actively support external corporate social responsibility initiatives
Skills & Experience:
Demonstrate experience in strategic communications planning, implementation and measurement
Strong interpersonal and team working skills
Good communications planning, project management, problem solving and decision making skills
Able to think and operate strategically, particularly in relation to appropriate messaging
High quality written and verbal communication skills in fluent English
Confidence and ability to influence, persuade and coordinate internal stakeholders, including advising senior managers
Sound judgment, ability to research and fact-check thoroughly and balance the demands of open communication with commercial/regulatory sensitivities
Experience in media relations and campaigning
Very good knowledge of contemporary communications good practice, including digital communications and social media
Education: Business degree preferably with communications

Equity statement:

British American Tobacco is an equal opportunity employer

General:

The company reserves the right not to make any appointments as a result of the selection process.

An attractive remuneration package commensurate with the role will be offered to the successful candidate

How to apply

Apply online at www.batecacareers.com

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BAT Area Head of Communications and CSR Manager Job Vacancy

Reference Number: wo/ECA/CORA/16-01-12/01

Job Title: Area Head of ations and CSR Manager

Location: Nairobi

Reporting to: Area Head of Corporate & Regulatory Affairs

Requisition Number: 1

Response Deadline: 26/2/2012

Requirement Overview:

The post holder is an integral part of the Region’s Corporate Communications team, develops, supports and implements proactive internal and external communications for the area to a high professional standard.

The post holder also contributes to employee engagement in delivering results in line with ambitious and successful business strategies to employees, external stakeholders and understands the Group’s business, vision, values and views

Key Responsibilities:
Improve internal communication channels by providing effective opportunities for employees to engage ECALT members and reinforce business objectives.
Communicate a coherent corporate identity to external stakeholders.
Leverage media contacts to ensure adequate, balanced media coverage is received for corporate events, industry and business stories and corporate social responsibility initiatives in key media outlets in a timely manner.
Proactively manage the Company’s relationship with the media liaison to ensure effective and timely dissemination of accurate company data to the media.
Coordinate public relations/ corporate communication for key corporate events, and actively participate in and represent the company at various industry/ corporate events.
Ensure easy and timely access to relevant business information for employees at their respective levels of responsibility and understanding
Successfully identify and actively participate in at least one corporate social responsibility initiative/ activity, aligned to the corporate strategy.
Provide timely pieces on key achievements/ milestones in the Area for dissemination through Global communication channels
Mobilize internal stakeholders to actively support external corporate social responsibility initiatives
Skills & Experience:
Demonstrate experience in strategic communications planning, implementation and measurement
Strong interpersonal and team working skills
Good communications planning, project management, problem solving and decision making skills
Able to think and operate strategically, particularly in relation to appropriate messaging
High quality written and verbal communication skills in fluent English
Confidence and ability to influence, persuade and coordinate internal stakeholders, including advising senior managers
Sound judgment, ability to research and fact-check thoroughly and balance the demands of open communication with commercial/regulatory sensitivities
Experience in media relations and campaigning
Very good knowledge of contemporary communications good practice, including digital communications and social media
Education: Business degree preferably with communications

Equity statement:

British American Tobacco is an equal opportunity employer

General:

The company reserves the right not to make any appointments as a result of the selection process.

An attractive remuneration package commensurate with the role will be offered to the successful candidate

How to apply

Apply online at www.batecacareers.com

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