Latest Job in Kenya 2012
Our Client: A leader in FMCG / Liquor Industry; owning and operating duty free travel retail shops at airports and seaports worldwide, as well as involving in brand development, marketing, and sales.
The company is headquartered in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, operating through a network of offices and warehouses in Africa, Asia, and Europe.
Industry: Retail
Position: Commission Agent
Type of Hire: Kenyan National
Location: Nairobi, Kenya
Job Description:
Represent the client in the capacity of a business development representative.
Be based in the region and explore the diplomatic opportunities in the country and areas.
Meet embassy officials, consulates and other persons and entities which are permitted by law to purchase duty free goods, and promote the products and services offered by the client under the Diplomatic banner.
Prepare an action plan and schedules to identify specific targets and to project the number of contacts to be made.
Follow up on new leads and referrals resulting from field activity.
Identify sales prospects and contact these and other accounts as assigned.
Prepare presentations, proposals and sales contracts.
Develop and maintain sales materials and current product knowledge.
Establish and maintain current client and potential client relationships.
Prepare paperwork to activate and maintain contract services.
Manage account services through quality checks and other follow-up.
Identify and resolve client concerns.
Prepare a variety of status reports, including activity, closings, follow-up, and adherence to goals.
Communicate new product and service opportunities, special developments, information, or feedback gathered through field activity to appropriate company staff.
Coordinate with company staff to accomplish the work required
Extend all possible help to set up and drive the business for the client Diplomatic and once started, supervise the operations.
Identify freight forwarders/clearing agents within respective region for import clearance of duty free goods for diplomats.
Gather competitor price information wherever possible.
Meet and exceed the given targets for the respective responsible region.
Candidate Requirement:
Have extensive network within Kenya’s diplomatic community such as embassies, diplomats or consulates.
This shall be the main requirement of the candidate.
Commission Structure:
The client will enter into a contract with the agent.
The monthly commissions can vary from 3% – 5% of sales, settled on a monthly basis and on realization of payments.
How to Apply:
Send your CV (in PDF format) via email to jobs@genesisconsult.net no later than 14th December 2012.
Monitoring and Evaluation Officer (ASIESA Project) at African Seed Trade Association (AFSTA)
Location: Nairobi
Description:
Monitoring and Evaluation Officer (ASIESA Project) at African Seed Trade Association (AFSTA) in Nairobi – Kenya Jobs, Careers and Vacancies
Vacancy Announcement
MONITORING AND EVALUATION OFFICER (ASIESA PROJECT) With African Seed Trade Association (AFSTA)
About AFSTA
AFSTA is a continent-wide umbrella body representing the private seed industry. AFSTA was formally established on March, 2000, during an inaugural congress in South Africa where Kenya was elected as host country for the Secretariat.nThe African Seed Trade Association arose out of a need to have a regional representative body for the seed industry, which could also serve to promote the development of private seed enterprises. AFSTA now has a diplomatic status.
About ASIESA
In response to the challenges above, AFSTA and COMESA teamed up in 2010 to create the Alliance for the Seed Industry in Eastern and Southern Africa (ASIESA). This is a public-private partnership whose goal is to create a reliable source of improved quality seeds the region by addressing the constraints facing the supply of certified seeds to farmers. Phase one of ASIESA is being implemented in Kenya, Ethiopia, Uganda, Tanzania, Malawi, Zimbabwe, Zambia and Madagascar through their National Seed Trade Associations (NSTAs).
Funding
The ASIESA is a multi-donor seed project with initial funding provided by USAID. It is expected that more development partners would join ASIESA to make it a success.
Monitoring & Evaluation Officer (ASIESA) Role
The ASIESA M&E Officer will ensure ASIESA’s activities are delivered, documented and communicated in a timely manner. She/he will work with the National Seed Trade Association teams to ensure programs are on track and collect information on progress.
The position reports to the ASIESA Program Director.
Main Tasks and Duties
- Work with Communication & PR Department to lead and develop reports on various aspects of the project.
- Work with local teams to provide information on progress to national and regional policy makers and development partners.
- Ensure ASIESA activities are delivered, documented and communicated in a timely manner.
- Provide technical support to all project teams on ensuring adaptation of the M&E framework and ensuring timely and relevant information is provided to project stakeholders.
- Develop proper internal systems that promote project monitoring, quality assurance and evaluation; develop required guidelines and processes for reporting of project milestones and indicators.
- Train and support all relevant staff on the adapted M&E framework; ensure effective use of M&E tools and methodologies for planning, monitoring and reporting.
- Coordinate timely and appropriate project reporting.
- Ensure easy access to M&E reports and data, and ensure the same are widely distributed.
Mandatory Competencies and Qualifications:
The successful candidate must be an African citizen from any one of the COMESA countries. Candidates from the eight ASIESA Project countries (Kenya, Ethiopia, Uganda, Tanzania, Malawi, Zimbabwe, Zambia and Madagascar) are encouraged to apply.
Career Background / Operational Experience:
- A commendable career with 10+ years experience in African agri-business and specifically within the Seed Sector in COMESA region.
- At least 5+ years experience in Monitoring & Evaluation of complex seed related donor projects in Africa, COMESA region.
- Public sector or Non-profit sector experience an advantage.
- Managed complex multi-donor / government relationships successfully.
- Capable of travelling extensively.
Academic Background
- At least Masters Degree in Economics, Social Sciences or other related fields.
- A Bachelors degree in the same fields will be considered if supported by ample experience)
- Knowledge of M&E methods, approaches, information analysis and report-writing.
- Qualifications in Project Management
- Qualifications Financial Management.
- Good Computer skills (MS Office / Internet).
Other Requirements
- Ability to work in a multi disciplinary team to achieve common goals in a challenging environment.
- Ability to lead in strategic planning, results based project management and reporting procedures.
- Excellent communication skills; ability to present information persuasively.
- Fluency in spoken and written English;
- Resourceful; passionate about their work; demonstrates energy and a positive, constructive attitude.
- Demonstrates strong ability to manage complexities.
- Respectful of all working relationships; not bossy.
- Basic working knowledge of French will be an added advantage.
Terms and Conditions
The M & E Officer shall be based in Nairobi, Kenya, where the Headquarters of the Association is located.
The M & E Officer is recruited with a five (2) -year mandate with a high potential for extension based on a successful performance assessment.
The Remuneration is based on the internationally competitive and attractive salary scale of AFSTA
Application
Expressions of Interest with a full CV and supporting statement, highlighting your experience and skills against the requirements of the role should be submit to Ms. Susan Waweru, Director, SRI Executive Search, Nairobi, Kenya.
Email: swaweru@sri-executive.com
SRI Executive has been retained by AFSTA to manage both internal and external applications for this role.
The closing date for applications is 30 April 2012
Technical Officer at African Seed Trade Association (AFSTA)
Location: Nairobi
Description:
Technical Officer at African Seed Trade Association (AFSTA) in Nairobi – Kenya Jobs, Careers and Vacancies
Vacancy Announcement
TECHNICAL OFFICER with African Seed Trade Association (AFSTA)
About AFSTA
AFSTA is a continent-wide umbrella body representing the private seed industry. AFSTA was formally established on March, 2000, during an inaugural congress in South Africa where Kenya was elected as host country for the Secretariat.
The African Seed Trade Association arose out of a need to have a regional representative body for the seed industry, which could also serve to promote the development of private seed enterprises.
A range of African and international stakeholders commenced discussions early in 1997. This developed into a preparatory meeting held in Malawi in April 1999 where an Ad Hoc working group was nominated.
The group developed a draft constitution, by laws, and budgets, which were finalized at a meeting in Kenya in August 1999. AFSTA now has a diplomatic status in Kenya.
Currently, AFSTA’s membership is over 100, majority of whom are private seed companies and the other members comprise of National Seed Trade Associations (NSTAs), International seed organizations, etc.
AFSTA’s Mission is: To promote trade in quality seed and technologies in Africa for the benefit of members and farmers
AFSTA’s objectives are:
- To promote the use of improved quality seed,
- To strengthen communication with African seed industries and with the world,
- To facilitate establishment of national seed trade associations in Africa,
- To provide information to members,
- To interact with regional governments and NGO’s involved in seed activities in order to promote the interests of the seed industry,
- To promote activities that lead to regulatory harmonization throughout Africa to facilitate movement of seed, and
- To develop a statistical database on African seed production and trade
Technical Officer Position
Job Purpose:To assist in implementing seed harmonization in the COMESA region and other Regional Economic Communities and strengthen the efficiency and effectiveness of the AFSTA Secretariat.
Key Responsibilities:
1. Harmonisation of Seed Regulations:
- Collect and collate updates from COMESA, SADC, ASARECA and EAC the status of the seed harmonisation process.
- Prepare for the periodic reports needed for the implementation of the Harmonization of seed policy and regulations in COMESA and other Regional Economic Communities.
- Be a resource person on the training of NSTA on the AFSTA seed projects.
2. Strengthening of National Seed Trade Associations:
Work with the Executive Directors of National Seed Trade Associations to ensure smooth running of the NSTA.
3. Implementation of the Strategic Plan:
- Deploy the AFSTA strategic plan to NSTA level.
- Assist the NSTA to develop annual plans in line with the strategic plan.
- Keep the committee of AFSTA on “Member Services” dynamic and reaching its objectives of improving AFSTA service to its Members.
4. Seed Projects and other assignments:
- Follow up any AFSTA seed projects and update in timely manner the Secretary General and the Chairman of the Committee on “Member Services” on any possible actions that would be necessary for good performance of such projects;
- Work closely with the Regional Economic Communities (RECs) in Africa to undertake seed activities such as implementation of the harmonization of seed regulations and policies in the 19 Member States of Common Market for Eastern and Southern Africa (COMESA);
- Prepare for any AFSTA technical documents (position papers, technical presentation, report, seed projects, etc.), which are necessary in the pursuance of the AFSTA objectives;
- Organize technical training and other meetings in accordance with the approved program of work;
- Keep updated documentation on the African seed sector to be available for further reference especially for the International seed bodies (ISTA, OECD, 1SF, UPOV and FAO) for AFSTA members;
- Prepare proposals for joint action seed programs with other international and regional bodies;
- Contribute to the issuance of periodic and other publications covering seed and planting material and related activities in the region and provide documentation services concerning such activities inside and outside the region in cooperation with the Advocacy and Communication Unit of AFSTA;
- Undertake any reasonable request made by the Secretary General of AFSTA in the pursuance of the objectives of the Association.
Key Result Areas:
- Contribute to the implementation of AFSTA seed projects.
- AFSTA operational efficiency and sensible spending.
- Timely compilation and delivery of reports and minutes.
Supervisory/Management Responsibilities:
- Direct linkages with ECOWAS, WAEMU, ACTESA/COMESA, SADC, ASARECA and EAC.
- Vital liaison with NSTAs.
Relationship Effort:
- Secretary General for direction.
- Peers for sharing.
- Governments, RECs and NGOs for partnership and policy formulation.
Mandatory Competencies and Qualifications:
This candidate must be an African citizen from any one of the African countries.
Career Background / Operational Experience:
- A commendable career with 10+ years experience in African agri-business at Technical Officer level, and specifically within the Seed Sector.
- Has worked or liaised with National Seed Trade Associations.
- 5+ years experience in delivering technical training.
- Has successfully worked in projects with various stakeholders including NSTAs, Regional Economic Communities including SADC, COMESA, ECOWAS, WAEMU, etc.
- Demonstrated ability to represent AFSTA in diverse important fora.
Academic Background
- At least Masters degree in Agricultural Science, Agronomy or other related fields.
- A Bachelors degree in the same fields will be considered if supported by ample experience)
- Qualifications in Training & Management.
- Good Computer skills (MS Office / Internet).
Other Requirements
- Self disciplined and conscientious with the ability to work independently, without much supervision.
- Ability to work in a multi disciplinary team to achieve common goals in a challenging environment.
- Good Interpersonal skills
- Fluency in spoken and written English; Basic knowledge of French and Portuguese will be an added advantage.
Terms and Conditions
The Technical Officer shall be based in Nairobi, Kenya, where the Headquarters of the Association is located. The Technical Officer is recruited with a five (2) -year mandate with a high potential for extension based on a successful performance assessment.
The Remuneration is based on the regionally competitive and attractive salary scale of AFSTA
Application
Expressions of Interest with a full CV and supporting statement, highlighting your experience and skills against the requirements of the role should be submit to Ms. Susan Waweru, Director, SRI Executive Search, Nairobi, Kenya.
Email: swaweru@sri-executive.com
SRI Executive has been retained by AFSTA to manage both internal and external applications for this role.
The closing date for applications is 30 April 2012
The African Virtual University (AVU) www.avu.org is a Pan African Intergovernmental Organization established by charter with the mandate of significantly increasing access to quality higher education and training through the innovative use of information communication technologies.
A Charter, establishing the AVU as an Intergovernmental Organization, has been signed so far by eight (8) African Governments: Kenya, Senegal, Mauritania, Mali, Cote d’Ivoire, Tanzania Mozambique, and Democratic Republic of Congo. The AVU has its headquarters in Nairobi, Kenya and a Regional office in
Dakar Senegal with Host-Country Agreements and Diplomatic Status with the two governments.
The AVU Business Plan 2009-2014 has two main thrusts:
(a) Educational and support services provided on a fee basis; and
(b) Not-for-profit development services.
The Not-for-profit development services aims at building the capacity of AVU Partner Institutions (PIs) with an objective of increasing access to quality education through the following activities:
updating and developing content;
Open Educational Resources (OER) Development;
AVU Capacity Enhancement Program (ACEP);
set up/upgrade ODeL centers;
developing professional networks through Communities of Practices;
Research and Development and
Quality Evaluation and Benchmarking.
Some of the Not-for-profit development services were delivered from 2005 to 2011 through the AVU Multinational Project I funded by the African Development Bank (AfDB) and implemented in 10 African countries.
The AfDB is funding a second phase of the Multinational Project which will build on the first phase and will extend its benefits to more countries.
The overall objective of the AVU Multinational Project II is to strengthen the capacity of the AVU and a network of 27 institutions to deliver and manage quality ICT integrated education and training opportunities in 22 African countries.
The project has the following activities:
(1) Establishment of new Open Distance and eLearning (ODeL) Centres and/or upgrading of exiting AVU Learning Centres as well as Internet connectivity provision at AVU Partner Institutions;
(2) Development and/or improvement, and delivery of four ICT integrated Programs: AVU Capacity Enhancement Program (ACEP); Teacher Education, Computer Science, and Peace and Conflict Resolution;
(3) Gender Mainstreaming;
(4) Research and Development;
(5) Promotion and development of Open Education Resources (OERs); and
(6) Enhancement of AVU Capacity .
The AVU Multinational project II will be implemented in 27 AVU Partner Institutions in the following 22 countries: nine (9) Francophone African Countries: Benin, Burkina Faso, Burundi, Cameroon, Democratic Republic of Congo, Mali, Mauritania, Niger, Senegal; four (4) Lusophone African Countries: Angola, Cape Verde, Guinea Bissau and Mozambique; and eight (9) Anglophone African Countries: Gambia, Ghana, Kenya, Namibia, Nigeria, Rwanda, Sudan, and Tanzania.
To successfully implement these project activities the AVU wishes to engage a Project Assistant Anglophone to provide support to the Project Manager in Nairobi, Kenya
Scope of Work
The Project Assistant Anglophone will report to the Project Manager in Nairobi office.
The main duties of the Project Assistant are as follow:
Assisting in developing project documents as instructed by the supervisor, which include:
Quarterly Reports
Disbursement requests
Direct payment Requests
Annual Reports
Assisting in the organization of project meetings and workshops
Taking minutes of project meetings
Drafting general internal correspondence for the project
Monitoring correspondence with the Anglophone Participating Institutions
Compiling donor reporting data for quarterly and annual reports
Assist in monitoring timelines for immediate activities of project staff
Managing the filing (electronic and manual) system of the project
Making travel and accommodation arrangements for project staff and visitors.
Establishing reconciliation of travel and accommodation fees for project staff and visitors
Timely processing of stationery and other requirements for project implementation
Efficient handling of the Project Manager/Program Coordinator schedules.
Any other duties as may be assigned form time to time.
Expected Deliverables
All project files are up to date and kept in the right format;
Project Manager supported in and project team in Nairobi team supported;
Bi-Data from Anglophone partner institutions and from AVU compiled for the donor quarterly reports
Files of all communications with donors maintained
Qualifications
Degree in Business Administration, Project Management, Economics, Commerce, Law or Development Studies, Accounting, Econometrics, Economics of Education/ Education and Economics or a relevant Social Science degree;
A qualification in accounting, secretarial studies, office management would be an added advantage;
Be conversant with the use of the full MS Office package (particularly Ms Excel) in business planning, Ms Project or other relevant modeling software;
At least 2 years’ relevant work experience in an International Organization, IGO or NGO;
Demonstrated skills and experience in project management;
Demonstrated excellent written and oral communication skills;
Demonstrated ability to work under pressure;
Attention to details;
Strong team and interpersonal skills;
Ability to interact at all levels ;
Must demonstrate strong coordination skills; and
Ability to work in French will be an added advantage.
Modalities of Work
The Project Assistant Anglophone will work full time dedicating 8 hours a day, for 5 days a week.
Duration: 2 years
Reporting: The officer will work under the supervision of the Project Manager
Payment: The salary will be commensurate with the qualification and experience of the successful candidate
How to apply
The African Virtual University (AVU) www.avu.org is an equal opportunity employer.
The successful candidate will be appointed on a 2 year contract (renewable).
Application must include a cover letter and detailed curriculum vitae with: a telephone number; email and residential addresses; and names with contact addresses of three professional references.
Applications should be sent to job@avu.org and must have Project Assistant Anglophone as the email subject.
In case of any inquiries, these should be sent to avuhr@avu.org.
The successful candidate will be based at the AVU Headquarters in Nairobi, Kenya.
The closing date for this application is March 29th 2012 at 18:00 East African Time (UTC/GMT + 3).
Note: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Business Analyst at Financial Sector Deepening (FSD)
Location: Nairobi
Description:
Business Analyst at FSD Kenya in Nairobi – Kenya Jobs, Careers and Vacancies
BUSINESS ANALYST
The opportunity
FSD recently established the Centre for Branchless Banking (CBB), which aims to stimulate the development of branchless banking in Kenya as a means to deepen and expand financial inclusion. It recognises the enormous progress achieved in the last five years but aims to exploit the potential provided by technology to significantly expand and deepen access to finance. We are looking for a Business Analyst to support knowledge generation on financial inclusion and further The CBB’s objective of exploiting new technologies to transform Kenya into a ‘cash-lite’ economy. The Business Analyst will be responsible for contributing to the growth and expansion of the CBB’s goals of disseminating reliable, comparable, publicly available information on branchless banking initiatives. He or she will be passionate about information and its role in building markets, and have the analytical and diplomatic skills required to increase the quantity and quality of information (data and analysis) available on banks, Mobile Network Operators (MNOs), Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) and other stakeholders in the branchless banking space.
This position requires a dynamic and self-motivated person with an understanding of financial analysis and accounting.
Who we need
At a minimum you will have:-
- Relevant academic/professional qualification (minimum bachelors or equivalent).
- Skills and experience in financial/business analysis.
- Strong ICT skills (including minimum advanced application of Microsoft Office products).
- Demonstrated analytical capability.
Mandatory for your application, read the detailed ToRs from our website (under Opportunities).
Interested?
If you think you could be the right person for this role then send a covering letter and CV by email to Lydiah Kioko (info@ihrm.or.ke).
Please put “Business Analyst” in the subject line.
Short listed candidates will be contacted to set up an interview.
Applications must be received not later than Friday 25th November 2011.
FSD Kenya operates as an independent Trust registered ¡n Kenya under the supervision of professional trustees, with policy guidance from its programme investment committee.
Finance is provided by a number of leading development agencies including the UK’s Department for International Development (DFID), the World Bank, the Swedish International Development Agency (SIDA), Agence Française de Développement (AFD) and the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation together with the Government of Kenya.
Further information can be obtained from our website: www.fsdkenya.org
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