SNV Netherlands Development Organization Business Development Officer Job Vacancy

SNV Netherlands Development Organization works in over 33 developing countries across the world in Africa, Asia, Latin America and Eastern Europe.

The emphasis of our work is on poverty reduction and promotion of good governance through

(1) increasing production, income and employment and

(2) increasing access to basic services in the sectors of water, sanitation & hygiene and renewable energy.

SNV works is in nine countries in the East and Southern Africa Region (ESA): Ethiopia, Kenya, Mozambique, Rwanda, Southern Sudan, Tanzania, Uganda, Zambia and Zimbabwe, with the Regional office based in Nairobi.

We are active in three sectors Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH), Renewable Energy and Agriculture.

We are inviting interested and qualified Kenyan citizens to apply for the position:

Overview of the position:

The Business Development (BD) Officer works with the Strategy/Business Development / communications team supporting the ESA Region and nine countries in meeting ambitious global business development targets.

This includes identifying and securing funding from foundations and companies, bilateral and multilateral donors and providing operational, administrative, information, and strategic support to the business development teams.

The BD officer will help the ESA Region to plan for and implement business development activities, maintain business development systems and strengthen SNV's corporate response to published and unpublished opportunities.

The role requires both market insight and coordination capacities.

Location: The position is based at the Regional Office in Nairobi.

Reporting lines:

The position hierarchically and functionally reports to the Senior Regional Advisor – PRM based in Nairobi while providing BD services to the Region and 9 countries.

Responsibilities:

• Facilitate responses to both internal and external business development queries
• Help to manage SNV business development initiatives, including improvements to internal business development systems and processes
• Spearheads the development of PR, communication and marketing documents, including but not limited to brochures, intranet, website and coordinate all external marketing presentations
• Gather market intelligence on donors, projects and partners, through desk-based research and support the coordination of global
• Build, maintain and influence a network of (potential) donors and partners in relation to specific funding opportunities
• Ensure adequate information flows to key SNV staff and consultants with reference to both published & unpublished opportunities
• Support SNV staff with their respective business development tasks, including bid managers to deliver high quality concept notes, grant proposals, expressions of interest and tender bids
• Attend external meetings, road shows and other public fora strategic for SNV profiling and business relations
• Monitor regional business development effectiveness and targets

Educational/Professional Qualifications:

Bachelors Degree in Business and/or Development related subjects, Marketing or any other relevant discipline

Key competencies for the post:

• International exposure
• Strong client management skills, ability to deliver within tight deadlines
• Capable of hands on problem-solving, ability to generate ideas and prioritize tasks
• Excellent organizational and time management skills
• A positive and determined approach to researching and analyzing new business opportunities
• Ability to use own initiative and pay close attention to detail
• Strong oral and written communication skills in English
• Work experience in development and/or private (consultancy, marketing) sector
• Skills in and excitement about the use of state of the art ICT and (social) media
• Ability and flair to play a representative role

Salary: Competitive salary excluding attractive secondary benefits and allowances, a challenging work environment in a team setting that stimulates self development and creativity.

Closing date for applications is 14 October, 2011.

Candidates should apply in writing and include updated Curriculum Vitae with a reliable telephone number and e-mail address and names and contacts of 2 professional referees. 

Applications should be sent via email to: ralexander@snvworld.org

SNV is dedicated to a society where all people enjoy the freedom to pursue their own sustainable development.

Our advisors contribute to this by strengthening the capacity of local organisations

Senior Category Manager -Health- Job Vacancy

A leading organization in marketing for health seeks to recruit a Senior Manager to head one of its health categories.

The successful candidate will be responsible for the oversight of the category marketing plan design, implementation as well as fiscal and human resource management.

This position will provide strategic direction and the role holder will be expected to;

• Lead and coordinate strategy development and implementation;
• Coordinate marketing plan development, implementation and monitoring;
• Manage conceptualization, development, placement and monitoring of all the marketing mix elements;
• Develop and provide leadership to direct reports to ensure they have the marketing, communication and technical skills to implement high-quality, and creative, evidence-based social marketing projects;
• Regularly utilize market intelligence, research findings, global and national policies to contextualize future actions and ensure that all interventions are evidence-based and aligned to relative policies;
• Undertake financial and administrative oversight and control of the category;
• Coordinate fundraising efforts for Malaria and Child health initiatives;
• Represent and articulate the organization amongst various stakeholder forums to promote positive relations with external stakeholders;
• Identify and establish avenues to disseminate the organizations activities to external partners/stakeholders at national and international level.

Requirements

• University degree preferably in business, marketing or social sciences;
• Over 5 years experience in business, marketing, project management at national scale;
• Demonstrated experience in use of marketing elements, communication development and implementation;
• Ability to utilize research findings for programming, marketing, communication development will be necessary;
• Advanced analytical, writing and presentation skills;
• Demonstrated strong organizational and administrative skills and ability to set priorities;
• Experience in supervising or managing a team; Advanced computer skills in word, excel, and PowerPoint.

Your application should demonstrate how your experience matches your requirements. 

It should include an up-to-date CV, the names and addresses of three referees, current remuneration package, valid email address and daytime contact telephone number.

Closing date: 7th October 2011

Only short listed candidates will be contacted

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

Spectre International Risk & Security Manager, Management Accountant and Accounting Clerk Job Vacancies

Spectre International Limited the leading manufacturer in the production of Industrial & Potable alcohol and allied products is looking for young and savvy professionals to be part of our team.

Risk and Security Manager

The successful candidate will be in charge of managing all elements of security and ensuring that there are efficient systems to safeguard Company assets and resources, including physical security, safety of personnel, security of material, information, visitors as well as the coordination of security functions to minimize potential security breaches.

Required Qualifications

• A degree in business, criminology or related field.
• Should have training in Security management.
• A minimum of 5 years experience as a senior manager in security management
• Knowledge of Kenyan laws , government regulations and guidelines pertaining to emergency and security.
• Possess thorough knowledge of advanced access control and camera systems.
• Able to advise management in improving and carrying out policies, processes and practices in accordance with security and state regulations.
• Able to analyze statistical data and reports to identify and determine how to make premises and grounds more safe and secure.
• Is preferably a former member of the police force or armed forces.

Management Accountant

The incumbent will be responsible for calculating, analyzing and reporting standard cost of production, manufacturing variances and plant inventory.

He/She will be reporting to the Financial Controller and will work to broad plant and corporate objectives requiring a great deal of cost analysis independent judgement and decision making.

Required Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 solid years of Cost Accounting in a Manufacturing Environment.
• Bachelors Degree in Accounting, ACCA or CPA(K)
• Must have a strong Cost systems background and have excellent analytical skills; sound understanding of accounting principles.
• Computer Literate - Strong Excel skills and the ability to use Outlook and Word
• Experience with ACCPAC a plus
• Experience working with engineering and manufacturing personnel on development and analysis of cost standards
• Ability to accurately prepare daily, weekly, monthly, quarterly and annual reports
• Knowledge of ERP

Accounting Clerk

The Accounting Clerk will perform a variety of general accounting support tasks in an accounting department including verifying the accuracy of invoices and other accounting documents or records, updating and maintaining accounting journals, ledgers and other records detailing financial business transactions (e.g., disbursements, expense vouchers, receipts, accounts payable).

Required Qualifications

• Ability to enter data into computer system using defined computer programs. (ACCPAC)
• Competency in Microsoft applications including Word, Excel and Outlook.
• Organizational, verbal and written communication skills a must.
• Attention to detail and ability to multi-task is an asset.
• Requires 3 years experience.

All suitably qualified candidates should send their detailed CV, a cover letter, current and expected salary plus two professional references to: hr@spectreint.co.ke

Closing date for applications will be 7th October, 2011

Business Development Manager Job Vacancy - Tour & Travel Agency - Nairobi, Kenya

A reputable and well established Tours / Travel Agency is looking for a self motivated and result oriented Business Development Manager reporting to the Managing Director.

This position is accountable for brand exposure; developing and implementing marketing strategies; identifying new business opportunities and coming up with an action plan for attaining the same.

The prospective ideal candidates should have the following minimum qualifications:-

• A bachelor degree in Marketing or Diploma in sales & Marketing from a reputable institution
• Five years experience in the Travel or Hospitality industry.
• Ability to develop and implement sales and marketing strategies.
• Proven ability to set and meet sales targets
• Should be excellent in oral and written communication as well as ICT.

Send your application to BDMapplications2011@gmail.com not later than 07th October 2011