Friday, 27 July 2012

Sales Intern

 Ghafla! is a local entertainment news website that attracts and serves large online audiences in Kenya

We are seeking to recruit a passionate and self- motivated individual for the position of Sales Intern.

Job Ref: HR-SPIA-09-201 1

Job Purpose:

The job entails seeking out paid advertisements and partnerships for the Ghafla! website.

Key result areas will include:
  • Number of advertisements
  • Revenue per sale
  • Type of advertiser
  • Partnerships secured
Skills, knowledge and experience requirement:
  • Under 25 years old
  • At LEAST one year's worth working experience in a busy sales environment.
  • Excellent planning and execution skills.
  • Excellent analytical skills.
  • Excellent interpersonal skills.
  • Proactive in developing solutions.
  • Skills in graphic design would be a big plus, but are not required.
Perks include:
  • Getting paid to party.
  • Food and snacks provided for at the office.
  • High speed internet with a general high-tech computing environment.
  • No restrictions on social media in the office.
... and many more.
If you are interested, please click the following link to apply:

http://www.ghafla.co.ke/jobs
Please attach a high quality photo of yourself along with the application.

Sunday, 22 July 2012

Receptionist

Dynamic Nonprofit Seeks Receptionist

Position Offered: Receptionist
– Part time (30 hours per week); 9:30- 4:00pm
 
Position Available: Immediately

Summary of Organization
 
Jahwar Amber Fellowship Fund (JAF) seeks to make religious freedom a social norm. Too often, consciousness is seen as a barrier of division. JAF believes pluralism can be a bridge of cooperation, strengthening our civil society and promoting the common good. 
Just as civil rights leaders and environmentalists built transformative movements in the 20th century, JAF believes that Unitarian Universalist leaders will build the movement for pluralist cooperation in the 21st century.

Since 2009, JAF has worked in Africa and with over 20 college and university campuses, training hundreds in the principles of secular leadership, and reaching millions through the media. 
We have worked with partners including the Secular Students Alliance, IHEU, Skepchics, the White House, Center for Inquiry and the Office of Her Majesty Queen Rania of Jordan.

Summary of Program

To support the ambitious programmatic objectives of the organization’s strategic plan, JAF’s Programs Department strives to build and maintain best-in-class systems and controls that allow the organization to operate as efficiently and effectively as possible. 
The Programs Team manages five “mission support” functions: Strategic Planning, Finance, Information Technology, Human Resources, and Administration.

Responsibilities
  • Support the Programs Department and the organization’s administrative needs; JAF is seeking a Receptionist that will be in charge of overseeing and maintaining JAF’s Administrative function as well as portions of the Human Resources and Financial functions. These responsibilities include but will not be limited to:
  • Act as the initial contact of callers and visitors to JAF’s offices. Greet visitors by personifying JAF’s energetic, friendly-spirited brand image.
  • Answer and route all external communications including phones, mail, packages and information-request emails.
  • Maintain the organization and cleanliness of JAF’s office environment by ordering office & cleaning supplies and liaising with the building’s janitorial staff. Keep supplies for the kitchen, office and cleaning at optimal levels.
  • Support JAF’s Accounting Manager with the organization’s financial systems including bill payment, income received log, and collection of credit card purchases.
  • Support JAF’s HR manager in HR systems including maintaining the organization of JAF’s personnel files, interfacing with benefits providers and maintaining paid time off records.
  • Book domestic and international travel for JAF Vice Presidents.
  • Other duties as assigned.
Supervision: Reports to the Director of Programs
 
Qualifications
  • Strong commitment to JAF’s mission (making pluralist cooperation a social norm)
  • Competence in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
  • Strong sense of personal and professional integrity
  • A focus and mentality of proactive customer service
  • Previous administrative experience preferred
  • Strict attention to detail
  • Prompt and orderly organization skills
  • Excellence in writing and oral communication skills
  • Ability to multi-task and balance multiple projects concurrently
  • Capable working in both team and individual settings
  • Collaborative and flexible in problem-solving
  • Ability to meet deadlines and work well under pressure
Compensation
 
The Receptionist position hourly wage is $12 - $15 per hour commensurate with qualifications and experience. The position is offered at 30 hours per week.

How to Apply
 
Please send a cover letter and resume to opportunities@jaf.org / info@jauufc.net.tc  / jauufc@gmail.com

Deadline: August 05, 2012

Research Position Vacancy

Research  Position Vacancy

Ujamaa - Africa, is a Kenyan NGO that promotes economic empowerment, personal security and health for vulnerable women and girls.

We are currently involved in a groundbreaking research program which has thus far demonstrated a dramatic decrease in the prevalence of rape in the 5 urban slum areas, where Ujamaa teaches a proprietary personal security program in schools,CBOs, FBOs and in other forums.

We are looking for a researcher who must have creative analytical thinking, strong presentation skills with the ability to turn complex data/concepts into clear insights.

The incumbent must also have strong personal attributes.

Specific tasks
  • Manage all aspects of complex research projects, including negotiating project objectives and direction with other managers. 
  • Create comprehensive project plans to ensure projects are  completed successfully.
  • Prepare periodic presentations for management regarding research project status and recommendations.
  • Strategic planning of research schedules.
  • Perform periodic evaluations to allow the director to determine effectiveness of our programs and make suggestions when applicable.
  • Ensure that the questionnaire scripts are well mastered by the facilitators, to maintain all ethics of research.
  • Ensure that data collected is entered into Ujamaa’s (Information System) database
  • Participate in knowledge impact assessments and reporting.
  • Supervise & assist  field agents in any tasks that have set deadlines.
  • Identify challenges and build capacity of community units and staff on facilitation, data collection, mobilization skills among other identified needs.
  • Work with various research databases and Ujamaa Softwares,to input data from other departments.
  • Coordinate testing, installation and compile modification reports for all departments in Ujamaa.
  • Document best practices and submit work for publication in partnership with reputable Kenyan and American Universities (Current Academic Partners include USIU, University of Nairobi, UCLA)   
  • Perform other duties as assigned.
Requirements
  • Degree in any Research related field.With at least 2 years experience
  • Understanding of qualitative, quantitative and participatory Research, Monitoring and evaluation methodologies and principles
  • Knowledge of field research trial set-up.
  • Computer skills in MS Office applications and SPSS sofware, coupled with the ability to work with customized Ujamaa Softwares.
If you meet the above criteria, email your resumes to: 2ujamaa4research@gmail.com

Include your current remuneration package on the cover letter.

Only Shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Student Supervisor and Crops Teacher Jobs - Molo Kenya

1. Student Supervisor
 
The successful candidate will be required to guide, mentor and support students talents and structures that  will facilitates peer learning , confidence building, critical thinking to build an integrated person who can be a leader/facilitator in development initiatives after graduation
 
Key requirements and experience
  • Degree level in social sciences ( preference sociology) ;
  • At least 3 years experience in working with young people ;
  • Willingness to work late when required to do so;
  • Demonstrates  values that nurture  leadership;
  • Experience in teaching in related areas;
  • Experience in mentoring  young adults;
  • Self motivated and working with minimum supervision within an institutional structure;
  • Team builder and player
2. Crops Teacher
 
The successful candidate will be required to educate, train and follow up the students on certificate, diploma and short courses in all aspects relating to crop production. 
This involves classroom teaching, practical trainings, work experience and field work. 
 
Key requirements and experience
  • Minimum diploma holder of agriculture-crops sciences ;
  • At least 3 years working in an agriculture institution / organization;
  • Experience in sustainable agriculture / organic farming;
  • Have good interpersonal , facilitation and computer skills
  • Team builder and player Working  with minimal supervision
The application should reach the Principal on or before 27th July 2012, 
 
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
 
Baraka College is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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