Assistant Director Jobs at Kilimo Trust Markets and Policy Analysis in Kampala Uganda

KT – VACANCY 2013-2
Assistant Director (Markets and Policy Analysis)
 Re-advertized
 The Trust wishes to recruit an Assistant Director for Markets & Policy Analysis (ADMPA), to lead a team responsible for the work of analysis and diagnostics of the agricultural market and policies in the EAC region.

The focus of this work is to “deliver the promise of the East Africa Common Market” with respect to reducing poverty and eliminating hunger.

Therefore, based in Kampala, Uganda, the Assistant Director will be working across all the EAC Partner States + South Sudan – leading advocacy work with the EAC Secretariat, governments of the Partner States as well as development partners focusing on EAC as a single unit of analysis.

The main function and responsibilities will include: design, commission, and implement robust analysis and advocacy, necessary and sufficient to influence innovations in high level policies, strategies and institutions needed for making markets work better in relation to food commodities/products, especially in the context of the EA Common Market.

Reporting to the Director – Analysis and Planning, the Assistant Director will lead a Team responsible for pproviding leadership in:

1. Analysis and assessment of the policy and institutional framework, to identify what policies and institutions are driving or hindering the functioning of markets and performance of the relevant food products value chains targeted by the Trust.

2. Assessment of interventions needed, by:

a) Working on the policy, strategies and legal/regulatory aspect of governments and other public sector institutions by being pro-actively involved in policy and strategic dialogue initiated at the EAC level and/or at national level; and

b) Working with the public sector business service providers - so as to support these public organizations to deliver their mandate, and to bring them on-board in the planning and implementation of interventions spearheaded by the Trust.

3. Designing, commissioning and implementing advocacy work in support of common strategies for making sure that the East Africa Common Market contributes fully to reducing poverty and eliminating hunger in the region through the deepening of food markets. This will require the enhancement of common action with respect to comparative advantage in food production, among the Partner States of the EAC – so as to expand trade-based food security in the region.

4. Getting the private sector involved by providing a very high level of strategic analysis of business models to enhance regional trade in food and extend the involvement of agribusinesses and service providers in agriculture for development.

5. Supporting partners (departments of national governments, local governments, and other organizations) to develop their strategies.

6. Leading the learning and capacity building of staff members of the Trust with respect to relevant policies and strategies, at global, regional and national levels.

The Assistant Director will have the following specific responsibilities:

1. Provide leadership to ensure that the staff members of the Trust have a good understanding of relevant policy environment, and utilize this understanding in the design, planning and implementation of all programs and projects commissioned and/or implemented by the Trust. This will include:

a) A strong working relationship with all other teams of the Trust;

b) Technical hands-on input to surveying and compiling policies and strategies of relevant public and private organizations at regional and national levels;

c) Coordination of the design and implementation of relevant policy research and analysis;

d) Coordination of the monitoring and tracking of policy developments and current issues with respect to agriculture and food security in the EAC Region; and

e) Working with the Assistant Director for Database and Knowledge Management to build and manage a depository of policy documents and analyses, in the intranet portal of the Trust.

2. Lead in the production and marketing of revenue-generating policy products of the Trust.

3. Lead the development and maintenance of relations between the Trust and key policy and legislative stakeholders, partners, policy advocacy networks, and other organizations relevant and critical to the achievement of the Mission of the Trust.

4. Supervise all technical staff (core and associates) as well as sub-contractors of the Trust with respect to policy analysis and advocacy functions of the Trust.

5. Develop and Manage Annual Plans and Budgets with respect to the policy analysis and advocacy functions.

6. Serve in, and/or lead Working Teams of the Trust with respect to Branding and Promotion.

Qualifications and Experience Required:

Individuals applying for this position will have:

1. An advanced Degree (Masters or PhD) qualification in agricultural policy analysis and/or planning in addition to a Bachelors Degree in Agriculture or a related field.

2. A minimum of 5 years work experience at a senior position dealing with:

i) Policy research, analysis and advocacy;

ii) Policy mapping;

iii) Hands-on development of policies and business strategies;

iv) Building and/or coordinating coalitions with a wide range of stakeholders to drive policy change.

3. Demonstrated proficiency in MS Office suite and policy mapping software in Windows.

4. Hands-on experience in making high level and influential presentations on policy and strategy issues.

5. A presence, strong personality, proven team working skills, and a results-orientated hands-on approach to work.

6. A publications record as evidenced by at least 5 publications authored by the candidate

7. Impeccable communication skills especially writing and presentation in English and Swahili.

Your application should include:

    An up-to-date CV, highlighting relevant skills and experience (presented in relation to each of the Responsibilities and each of the experience areas listed above), the names and contacts of three referees, and a daytime contact telephone number;
    Copies of Key Publications; and
    A statement and proof of current remuneration package.

Closing date: 8th March 2013 or until suitable candidates are identified

Please apply to:

Adept Systems
Management Consultants
P O Box 6416, Nairobi GPO, 00100
e-mail: recruit@adeptsystems.co.ke

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted

Note: Those who applied in response to the advert in 2012 – need not apply again

Website: www.kilimotrust.org

Print Sales Executives Jobs in Kenya

Print Sales Executives
Are you interested in joining a highly successful, well established, steadily growing Print Company and have knowledge and self drive required for this role?

The candidate’s key responsibilities will include:

Reporting to the Sales Manager
    * Generate new business opportunities and manage existing client portfolio
    * To build excellent relationships with clients, in order to sell the company’s services
    * Meeting and exceeding sales targets and maximizing the profitability of each project
    * Maintaining relationships with existing customers through regular review visits
    * Visiting potential customers to demonstrate products and gain new markets
    * Contacting clients by phone/email to take briefs, approve artwork, manage projects and ensure installation/delivery of goods
    * Keep up to date with market and customer information
    * Advising on forthcoming product developments and discussing special promotions
    * Gain a clear understanding of the customers’ business and requirements
    * Monitoring of print management for your clients and ensuring timely deliveries

Requirements:
    * Degree or a Diploma in Sales or Marketing
    * Min. 3 years experience in sales and marketing preferable in printing or related industry
    * Have a valid clean Driving License.
    * Proven track record in Print Sales will be an advantage

Key Skills
    * Excellent communication and client presentation skills.
    * Good print knowledge
    * Excellent customer service skills.
    * Must have ability to work efficiently with minimal supervision with strong prioritization skills
    * Good industry commercial awareness.
    * Good print technical knowledge and understanding of print production processes.
    * A team player
    * Great communication Skills

Send CVS to titus@kentrain.co.ke and mainamaina83@yahoo.com by  6th February 2013  and remember to put the jb title

Job at Sanergy Logistics Nairobi Kenya _Assistant Manager

  Company Description
Sanergy is a social venture that builds a sustainable sanitation network throughout Nairobi's slums by creating
a network of local entrepreneurs who run small-scale sanitation centers.
We provide affordable, accessible and hygienic sanitation services to individuals, thereby making a valuable contribution to their communities.
We collect and convert the waste from our network of toilets into valuable by-products such as fertilizer and energy.


Role & Responsibilities
The Logistics Assistant Manager is in charge of overseeing the collection and transport of waste generated by Fresh Life toilets within the Sanergy project areas.

This includes work planning/ performance management, human resource and facility management, inventory and budget management, process improvement as well as cross-team communication and collaboration.

The Logistics Assistant Manager reports directly to the Engineering Operations Manager and is in charge of the Collection Team Supervisors.

Key Accountabilities:
Work planning/ performance management
    * Develop shift plans on monthly and workplans on weekly basis, ensure that they are adhered to and
tasks are performed to full satisfaction and on time
    * Provide instruction to Team Supervisors during weekly work plan meetings
    * Evaluate and complete performance appraisals of Logistics Team employees

Human resource and facility management
    * Ensure that all waste is collected and transported to the waste treatment plant using appropriate means in the most safe and efficient manner possible
    * Develop, implement, monitor and evaluate occupational and environmental health and safety regulations
    * Develop, implement, continuously evaluate and up-date work instructions
    * Responsible for striving for and meeting Key Performance Indicators developed for Logistics & Collection
    * Prepare and complete routine maintenance inspections of collection equipment and collection centers, to ensure equipment and facilities are kept in good tidy order and malfunctioning of equipment is repaired to provide a professional and safe working environment.
    * Interview, hire and train new staff required for waste collection
    * Maintain discipline, morale and personnel relations among the team
    * Support Collection Team supervisor in planning routes and logistics for collection and ensure additional equipment or manpower is made available ahead of time
    * Develop, implement and continuously evaluate customer service guidelines for the waste collection team
    * Data analysis and interpretation of Waste Collection, provide and implement recommendations on improvement of customer service, routes and collection methods

Field Visits

    * Oversee collection routes/ collection centers and monitor that safety instructions are followed during collection and transport
    * Ensure that customer service guidelines are followed and data collection is done accurately

Inventory and budget management

    * Track and record expenses daily and submit budget on time
    * Ensure request of MPESA payment are submitted for approval in time
    * Bi-weekly submission of petty cash expenses

Cross- team communication and collaboration

    * Provide assistance to other teams in hosting trainings and site visits
    * Document and report any issues related to operations and installation of Fresh Life toilets to the respective
    * teams
    * Attend all scheduled meetings and company functions as required
    * Undertake other assigned duties and projects as required

Key Requirements:

    * Computer skills: MS office, Email, internet, preferable: salesforce
    * Leadership skills
    * Experience in logistic and knowledge of customer service principles
    * Ability to communicate effectively at all levels
    * Strong in problem solving and analytical thinking
    * Minimum of an Upper Second Class , with honors, Bachelor’s Degree in Environmental Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Process Engineering or Equivalent
    * Minimum of 2 years of work experience as a supervisor or manager

If you are interested and believe you possess the necessary skills and background, click here to submit your application online

Jobs at Sanergy Processing Plant in Nairobi Kenya -Assistant Manager

  Company Description
Sanergy is a social venture that builds a sustainable sanitation network throughout Nairobi's slums, by creating a network of local entrepreneurs who run small-scale sanitation centers.
We provide affordable, accessible and hygienic sanitation services to individuals, thereby making a valuable contribution to their communities.
We collect and convert the waste from our network of toilets into valuable by-products such as fertilizer and energy.

Role & Responsibilities:
The Processing Plant Assistant Manager is in charge with overseeing and operating the treatment plant for organic waste.

This includes work planning/ performance management, human resource and facility management, inventory and budget management, process improvement as well as cross-team communication and collaboration.

The Processing Plant Assistant Manager reports directly to the Engineering Operaitons Manager and is in charge of the Processing Team Supervisors.

Key Accountabilities:
 Work planning/ performance management

    * Develop shift plans on monthly and work plans on weekly basis, ensure that they are adhered and tasks are performed to full satisfaction and on time
    * Provide instruction to Team Supervisor during weekly work plan meetings
    * Evaluate and complete performance appraisals of Waste Processing Team employees

Human resource and facility management

    * Ensure that all waste is processed in the waste treatment plant using appropriate means in the most safe and efficient manner possible
    * Develop, implement, monitor and evaluate occupational and environmental health and safety regulations
    * Develop, implement, continuously evaluate and up-date work instructions
    * Responsible for striving for and meeting Key Performance Indicators developed for Waste Processing
    * Interview, hire and train new staff required for waste processing
    * Maintain discipline, morale and personnel relations among the team
    * Interpret monitoring data, troubleshoots problems and develop and implements solutions to improve current treatment process
    * Interpret laboratory data for compost boxes and windrows, establish and conduct final quality control of finished product
    * Support Processing Team Supervisor in treatment of waste, including provision and ordering of equipment and manpower needed
    * Focus on continuous improvement of process through most effective usage of manpower and equipment
    * Implement research experiments

Plant inspection

    * Oversee waste treatment plant staff as well as development of the site and its operations
    * Prepare and complete routine maintenance inspections of plant facility and equipment, to ensure facility is
    * kept in good tidy order and malfunctioning of equipment is repaired to provide a professional and safe working environment.

Inventory and budget management

    * Track and record expenses daily and submit budget on time
    * Ensure request of MPESA payments are submitted for approval in time
    * Bi-weekly submission of petty cash expenses

Cross- team communication and collaboration

    * Provide assistance to other teams in hosting trainings and site visits
    * Attend all scheduled meetings and company functions as required
    * Undertake other assigned duties and projects as required

Key Requirements:

    * Computer skills: MS office, Email, internet, preferable: salesforce
    * Leadership skills
    * Ability to communicate effectively at all levels
    * Strong in problem solving and analytical thinking
    * Detail and result orientation
    * Minimum of an Upper Second Class , with honors, Bachelor’s Degree in Environmental Engineering,
    * Mechanical Engineering, Process Engineering or Equivalent
    * Minimum of 2 years of work experience as a supervisor or manager

If you are interested and believe that you possess the necessary skills and background, please click here to submit your application online

Job in Maai Mahiu, Kenya-CTC International Special Needs- Teacher

Job Title: Program Manager
Reports to: Friends of Rang’i (FoR) - Kenya; Board of Directors.
Based at: FoR Office – Genga Sub-location, Central Gem Location, Rangwe Division, Homa Bay District.

Purpose of the Role:
To assist the Friends of Rang’I Board of Directors in conceptualizing, designing and implementing Friends of Rang’I Strategic Plan and the Annual Operational project plans.

Key Responsibilities and Accountabilities:
    * Conceptualize, design and implement Friends of Rang’I’s strategic plan and annual operational plans.
    * Facilitate networking and partnership building with stakeholders ie. Government, CSOS and Private Partners
    * Lead, develop and inspire a pool of diverse workers capable of delivering on the mandate of Friends of Rang’I.
    * Identify funding opportunities and develop partnerships, collaboration and contacts with funding agencies and other stakeholders.
    * Report to the Friends of Rang’I Board of Directors periodically on team and individual work accomplishments, challenges, issues, progress in mastering tasks and work processes, and individual and team training needs.
    * Confer with project personnel to provide technical advice and to resolve work related problems and also provide feedback.
    * Coordinate project activities with activities of government regulatory and other governmental agencies.
    * Travel frequently to projects and mobilize partner organizations as envisioned in the project document, stakeholders and beneficiary communities as per agreements reached between partner organizations and Friends of Rang’I to fulfil the objectives of the projects.
    * Ensure integrity and professionalism is upheld within the organization staff, volunteers and interns.

Skills and Experience:

    * Degree in Social Sciences or related fields.
    * Minimum of 5 years experience working with rural communities in community development or education
    * High levels of skills in the project planning and management, demonstrated skills in prioritising task and meeting deadlines.
    * Strong communication, analytical and report writing skills with fluency in spoken and writing English.
    * Knowledge and skills in basic computing including Ms Word, Ms Excel, Powerpoint.
    * Demonstrated interpersonal skills in working with a multi-disciplinary team.
    * Good knowledge and experience of participatory approaches in project development and implementation.
    * Willingness and enthusiasm to live and work with rural and vulnerable communities living in remote areas of the country.
    * Knowledge and fluency in Luo language will be an added advantage.

Friends of Rang’I is an equal opportunity employer.

Canvassing will lead to immediate disqualification.

Applications should include;

    * Letter of application indicating interest
    * Current Curriculum Vitae with telephone numbers and e-mail addresses
    * Three letters of reference with telephone numbers and e-mail addresses
    * Copies of Certificates

Applications Due: 1st February 2013.

Applications will be accepted either through e-mail to:

Recruitment Committee, Friends of Rang’I
E-mail: recruitment@friendsofrangi.org

Or posted: P.O. Box 19146 Mega City - 40123, Kisumu

Or dropped: Friends of Rang’I Offices ( Kisumu – Mega City or Rang’I)

NB: Full Terms of Reference are available at www.friendsofrangi.org

Jobs at friends of rangi-Program Manager

Job Title: Program Manager
Reports to: Friends of Rang’i (FoR) - Kenya; Board of Directors.
Based at: FoR Office – Genga Sub-location, Central Gem Location, Rangwe Division, Homa Bay District.

Purpose of the Role:
To assist the Friends of Rang’I Board of Directors in conceptualizing, designing and implementing Friends of Rang’I Strategic Plan and the Annual Operational project plans.

Key Responsibilities and Accountabilities:
    * Conceptualize, design and implement Friends of Rang’I’s strategic plan and annual operational plans.
    * Facilitate networking and partnership building with stakeholders ie. Government, CSOS and Private Partners
    * Lead, develop and inspire a pool of diverse workers capable of delivering on the mandate of Friends of Rang’I.
    * Identify funding opportunities and develop partnerships, collaboration and contacts with funding agencies and other stakeholders.
    * Report to the Friends of Rang’I Board of Directors periodically on team and individual work accomplishments, challenges, issues, progress in mastering tasks and work processes, and individual and team training needs.
    * Confer with project personnel to provide technical advice and to resolve work related problems and also provide feedback.
    * Coordinate project activities with activities of government regulatory and other governmental agencies.    * Travel frequently to projects and mobilize partner organizations as envisioned in the project document, stakeholders and beneficiary communities as per agreements reached between partner organizations and Friends of Rang’I to fulfil the objectives of the projects.
    * Ensure integrity and professionalism is upheld within the organization staff, volunteers and interns.

Skills and Experience:

    * Degree in Social Sciences or related fields.
    * Minimum of 5 years experience working with rural communities in community development or education
    * High levels of skills in the project planning and management, demonstrated skills in prioritising task and meeting deadlines.
    * Strong communication, analytical and report writing skills with fluency in spoken and writing English.
    * Knowledge and skills in basic computing including Ms Word, Ms Excel, Powerpoint.
    * Demonstrated interpersonal skills in working with a multi-disciplinary team.
    * Good knowledge and experience of participatory approaches in project development and implementation.
    * Willingness and enthusiasm to live and work with rural and vulnerable communities living in remote areas of the country.
    * Knowledge and fluency in Luo language will be an added advantage.

Friends of Rang’I is an equal opportunity employer.

Canvassing will lead to immediate disqualification.

Applications should include;

    * Letter of application indicating interest
    * Current Curriculum Vitae with telephone numbers and e-mail addresses
    * Three letters of reference with telephone numbers and e-mail addresses
    * Copies of Certificates

Applications Due: 1st February 2013.

Applications will be accepted either through e-mail to:

Recruitment Committee, Friends of Rang’I
E-mail: recruitment@friendsofrangi.org

Or posted: P.O. Box 19146 Mega City - 40123, Kisumu

Or dropped: Friends of Rang’I Offices ( Kisumu – Mega City or Rang’I)

NB: Full Terms of Reference are available at www.friendsofrangi.org

Manager Job in Homabay Kenya-Friends of Rang’i Program

Job Title: Program Manager
Reports to: Friends of Rang’i (FoR) - Kenya; Board of Directors.
Based at: FoR Office – Genga Sub-location, Central Gem Location, Rangwe Division, Homa Bay District.

Purpose of the Role:
To assist the Friends of Rang’I Board of Directors in conceptualizing, designing and implementing Friends of Rang’I Strategic Plan and the Annual Operational project plans.

Key Responsibilities and Accountabilities:
    * Conceptualize, design and implement Friends of Rang’I’s strategic plan and annual operational plans.
    * Facilitate networking and partnership building with stakeholders ie. Government, CSOS and Private Partners
    * Lead, develop and inspire a pool of diverse workers capable of delivering on the mandate of Friends of Rang’I.
    * Identify funding opportunities and develop partnerships, collaboration and contacts with funding agencies and other stakeholders.
    * Report to the Friends of Rang’I Board of Directors periodically on team and individual work accomplishments, challenges, issues, progress in mastering tasks and work processes, and individual and team training needs.
    * Confer with project personnel to provide technical advice and to resolve work related problems and also provide feedback.
    * Coordinate project activities with activities of government regulatory and other governmental agencies.    * Travel frequently to projects and mobilize partner organizations as envisioned in the project document, stakeholders and beneficiary communities as per agreements reached between partner organizations and Friends of Rang’I to fulfil the objectives of the projects.
    * Ensure integrity and professionalism is upheld within the organization staff, volunteers and interns.

Skills and Experience:

    * Degree in Social Sciences or related fields.
    * Minimum of 5 years experience working with rural communities in community development or education
    * High levels of skills in the project planning and management, demonstrated skills in prioritising task and meeting deadlines.
    * Strong communication, analytical and report writing skills with fluency in spoken and writing English.
    * Knowledge and skills in basic computing including Ms Word, Ms Excel, Powerpoint.
    * Demonstrated interpersonal skills in working with a multi-disciplinary team.
    * Good knowledge and experience of participatory approaches in project development and implementation.
    * Willingness and enthusiasm to live and work with rural and vulnerable communities living in remote areas of the country.
    * Knowledge and fluency in Luo language will be an added advantage.

Friends of Rang’I is an equal opportunity employer.

Canvassing will lead to immediate disqualification.

Applications should include;

    * Letter of application indicating interest
    * Current Curriculum Vitae with telephone numbers and e-mail addresses
    * Three letters of reference with telephone numbers and e-mail addresses
    * Copies of Certificates

Applications Due: 1st February 2013.

Applications will be accepted either through e-mail to:

Recruitment Committee, Friends of Rang’I
E-mail: recruitment@friendsofrangi.org

Or posted: P.O. Box 19146 Mega City - 40123, Kisumu

Or dropped: Friends of Rang’I Offices ( Kisumu – Mega City or Rang’I)

NB: Full Terms of Reference are available at www.friendsofrangi.org