FHI360 Strategic Communication Associate Director

FHI360 is a global health and development organization whose rigorous, science-based approach builds programs that create lasting change.

Founded in 1971, FHI360 maintains offices and staff worldwide, helping to forge strong local relationships that enable us to make measurable progress against disease, poverty, and inequity – improving lives for millions.

We seek qualified candidates for the following position based in Nairobi, Kenya:

Associate Director, Strategic Communication

Location: Nairobi, Kenya

Requisition ID: FHI360-ADSC-005

This position will guide regional Strategic Communication planning and implementation through the ROADS II Project, managed by FHI360 with funding from USAID.

Duties will include direct management of assigned staff in Nairobi and technical supervision of strategic communication teams working on HIV/AIDs, FP/RH, MCH, nutrition, etc. in multiple countries.

Key Responsibilities:

• In liaison with regional management team and country-based communication staff, continue to adapt guiding framework for strategic communication programming across ROADS countries, focusing on evidence-based approaches that can be contextualized for most-at-risk mobile and community audiences along regional transport corridors;
• Guide development of annual strategic communication strategies, workplans and subawards with strategic and local implementing partners, in line with national health and development priorities and ROADS framework;
• Link strategic communication programming with efforts to address underlying factors relating to HIV risk, including gender-based violence, substance abuse and economic inequality;
• Work with regional and country teams to ensure emerging issues are addressed through strategic communication programming, and to integrate cutting-edge strategies as appropriate;
• Work with regional and country teams to utilize new ICT strategies in health and development programming;
• Apprise regional and country teams of new trends in health and development communication, as well as emerging issues;
• Guide development of training curricula that can be adapted for use as the regional, national and community levels;
• Build capacity of country-level strategic communication teams through a mix of training, technical assistance and virtual coaching/mentoring;
• Collaborate with M&E/Strategic Information teams to build the evidence around outcomes of health and development communications programming;
• Contribute to documentation of key lessons learned and best practices for an array of health and development practitioners and policymakers;
• Represent ROADS II at key forums focusing on HIV/AIDS, FP/RH, MCH, nutrition, etc.

Minimum Requirements:

• BS/BA with 9-11 years relevant experience in health and development communications including 3-5 years of supervisory experience;
• or MS/MA in health communication or related field with 7-9 years relevant experience that includes 3-5 years of supervisory experience.
• Superior writing and training/capacity building skills in addition to strong experience in community based approaches to health and development.
• Ability to develop, test, refine and disseminate user-friendly, language appropriate materials for a range of audiences.
• Regional work experience preferred with a focus on most-at-risk populations.
• Demonstrated creative problem solving skills, ability to mentor staff, and capacity to work independently in a fast-paced environment.
• English and Swahili fluency required; proficiency in French an added advantage.

FHI360 has a competitive compensation package and is an equal opportunity employer. 

Interested candidates are encouraged to register online through FHI360’s Career Center at www.fhi360.org/careercenter or apply via email to: Kenya-HR@fhi360.org 

Please specify source in your application and quote the Reference # provided on the subject line while sending your application, CV/resume including salary requirements, to be received not later than October 28, 2011.

Kindly note that only shortlisted persons will be contacted

Toyotsu Auto Mart Kenya Limited Procurement Manager and Sales Assistant

Procurement Manager

• Experience in the pre-owned motor vehicle industry of at least 5 years handling sales & logistics
• 
  
• Knowledge of pre-owned motor vehicle import procedures including documentation & costs such as: port charges, duty rates and clearing charges
• 
  
• Experience working for a clearing agent or proven track record of frequent dealings with clearing agents

Education

• B.A in International Trade and any other relevant documents in relation to procurement and clearance will be an added advantage.

For consideration please email your cover letter and cv to import@toyotsuautomart.co.ke

Sales Assistant

• An experience in pre-owned motor vehicle industry of at least 3 years
• 
  
• Sufficient knowledge of vehicles imported from overseas.
• 
  
• Decent knowledge of duties and its process on imported pre-owned vehicles
• 
  
• Outstanding communication skills and customer rapport, excellent listening skills
• 
  
• Team spirit and integrity

For consideration please email your cover letter and cv to sales@toyotsuautomart.co.ke

Toyotsu Auto Mart Kenya,
Toyota Building
Nairobi, Uhuru Highway

Valley Confectionery Sales Manager and Production Supervisors - Nakuru, Kenya

Sales Manager 

Are you dynamic, proactive and seeking a challenging position?

Valley Confectionery Limited is your place and moreover you will be based in Nakuru away from the daily traffic of Nairobi.

With the installation of its new state of art bakery line, there is a vacancy to deliver the additional output to our consumers.

The candidate will be responsible to lead a team of 25 sales persons.

The candidate must be between 30-45 years and must have at least 5 years experience in a fast moving consumer industry.

Production Supervisors 

Candidate with 5 years experience in food industry and able to manage a work force of 80 persons.

Candidate between ages of 30-45 years and with good communication skills will be considered.

Please apply to: 

Valley Confectionery Limited
P.O. Box 9795
Nakuru

Or E-mail: bread@tosti.co.ke

NikoHapa Sales Representative

About NikoHapa

NikoHapa is a brand new mobile service based in Nairobi.

We are leveraging location and SMS-based technologies to provide retail customers of all sizes with a novel way to engage and understand their clients, as well as drive new and existing business.

We're a small, energetic startup, and we're looking for extremely motivated individuals to help scale an already successful product.

Role Objective/Summary

To consistently provide excellent customer service to accounts, as well as represent partner needs to the company.

In addition, build relationships with clients to encourage new and repeat business opportunities.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Understand company capabilities, products and services, and effectively communicate all offerings to the client.
• Sell and service NikoHapa customer requirements in customer’s full range of products
• Manage full process of the sales from cold calling, presenting, negotiating and closing deals
• Process and manage paperwork and correspondence related to all accounts.
• Ensure orders are invoiced and processed
• Providing training to new entrants
• Responsible for customer relationships and meeting clients’ expectations.
• Provide regular two-way communication between the partner and the company.
• Provide strong representation and set proper client expectations.
• Collect all outstanding payments with the allocated accounts.
• Regularly visit accounts to ensure sustenance of a good relationship.
• Ensure that client issues are dealt with in an efficient manner, informing management of any problems that may arise.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Diploma in sales and marketing from a recognized institution.
• 2+ years of experience in a sales role
• Aggressive and presentable
• Good communication skills, presentation skills, interpersonal skills

Apply Now

Send your CV and 2 references (preferably from sales roles) to jobs@nikohapa.com by no later than Friday, Oct 21