National Sales Manager - Agro Based FMCG Company

Dynamic People Consulting is recruiting for a National Sales Manager for one of its clients in the Agro based FMCG industry.

The National Sales Manager will report directly to the Commercial Director.

The purpose of this job is to formulate and implement functional policies and strategies to achieve agreed sales and profitability targets.

Knowledge, Skills and Experience Required

• A Business related degree or a degree.
• Possession of an MBA an added advantage
• Minimum 5 years experience at senior management level in an Agro based FMCG environment
• People management, communication and presentation skills
• Computer literacy

Key Result Areas

• Formulate and implement sales strategies for assigned product(s)/area to achieve agreed sales and profitability targets.
• Set and ensure achievement of agreed sales targets for respective areas and sales channels.
• Formulate departmental budget and ensure that expenditure is maintained within approved budget.
• Train and develop an appropriate sales force and structure that maximises effectiveness and efficiency.
• Develop and fine-tune distribution channels and systems to optimise product availability and maximize sales.
• Ensure superior customer service with particular emphasis on business partners.
• Gather market information and conduct effective competition analysis and advise on new product introductions.
• Ensure formulation and implementation of an effective discount structure and that customers are within the agreed trading terms.
• Adopt and implement new management models like Kaizen to achieve the desired goals.
• Timely presentation of all required reports and documents.

If you meet the requirements, please send your CV and indicate your current and expected remuneration to recruitment@dpckenya.com

Project Officer - Economic Empowerment

Samaritan's Purse is a nondenominational evangelical Christian organization providing spiritual and physical aid to hurting people around the world.

Since 1970, Samaritan's Purse has helped meet needs of people who are victims of war, poverty, natural disasters, disease, and famine with the purpose of sharing God's love through His Son, Jesus Christ.

Job Title: Project Officer - Economic Empowerment

Reports To: Child Reintegration Program Manager

Duty Station: Nairobi

Duration of Contract: January 2012-June 2013

Samaritan’s Purse Kenya is looking for a qualified individual to work as the Project Officer in the Child Reintegration Program based in Nairobi, Kenya.

The Project Officer will give oversight to the Economic Empowerment program component with an aim of improving the livelihoods of the parents/ caregivers from households of children to be reintegrated back into their families and communities.

The Project Officer will collaborate with Charitable Children Institutions in partnership with SP Kenya and beneficiaries to successfully implement the project.

The Project Officer holds responsibility to effectively manage resources and project implementation to achieve the expected outcomes and deliverables.

A crucial aspect is provision of technical assistance to the Charitable Children Institutions project staff and project beneficiaries to enhance livelihoods of families of reintegrated children and creating linkages with other resources in the respective regions of the project beneficiaries.

The key components of this project include entrepreneurial skills development, development of market linkages and microfinance services leading to income generation.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities 

Under the direct supervision of the Child Reintegration Program Manager, the incumbent will provide technical support, coordination and monitoring of project activities including but not limited to livelihoods with a special emphasis on technically supervising implementation of projects activities and carrying capacity building activities for staff of partner organizations and project beneficiaries.

Specific Job Responsibilities

• Ensure the successful implementation of the Economic Empowerment Project activities and interventions aimed at improving livelihoods of the parents/caregivers of reintegrated children;
• To coordinate and lead in the implementation of the Economic Empowerment program component of the Child Reintegration Program;
• To provide technical support to staff of partner organizations to ensure quality and timely implementation of all program activities;
• In liaison with the Program Manager identify capacity gaps and opportunities to strengthen the economic empowerment component of the program;
• Preparation of timely weekly, monthly, quarterly and end of year reports for the program;
• Develop work plans and other documents that will result to enhanced strategy in the framework of the program;
• Facilitate the development and preparation of training materials on entrepreneurship as appropriate (hand outs, exercises, presentations etc) and update existing material in line with new recommendations and guidelines and facilitate trainings for project beneficiaries on entrepreneurship;
• Monitoring closely project execution and providing feedback to the program team on the status of the economic empowerment component of the Reintegration program and advising them on action to be taken with regard to project extensions, gaps, budget re-allocations and any other action;
• Undertake frequent field monitoring/project visits to ensure implementation procedures adhere to SP-Kenya guidelines and policies and to improve human and institutional capacity of the CCIs homes;
• Identify and enhance networking and collaboration in the relevant project(s) area with other relevant agencies;
• Represent SP-Kenya at Economic Empowerment and Child Care forums and other stakeholders/partners meetings as required;
• Gather lessons learnt from meetings, project visits and discussions with caregivers and CCI staff and ensure there dissemination at the networking group as well as at other national forums;
• Manage the dissemination and use of Sustainable Livelihoods reference materials and documentation for continued learning and appreciation;
• Work in collaboration with the CCI Centre Managers to ensure effective implementation of project activities and follow up of project beneficiaries;
• Conduct routine field visits to CCIs and business visits for project beneficiaries to offer technical assistance to support implementation and monitor achievement of project outcomes;
• Provide administrative and logistical support in the implementation of the Child Reintegration project activities.

Qualifications 

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.

The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or abilities required.

• Bachelors degree from a recognized institution in a relevant social sciences discipline which include social work, sociology, community development and related development studies.
• At least 5 years work experience implementing economic development projects, 3 of which are in a field management capacity
• Excellent proven project management skills
• Deep knowledge of rural/urban economic development issues in Kenya, particularly gender equity and the impact of poverty on families
• Sound understanding of Alternative Care of children, child protection issues and child rights based programming
• Sound knowledge and experience in mobilizing and building capacity of partners and or the local church
• Proficiency in computer skills required.
• Must have driving experience and a clean driving license.
• A strong Christian

Knowledge, Skills and Behaviours

• Manages through influence; deploys strong persuasive skills and motivates sustained partner enthusiasm to maintain collaboration towards common project goals while identifying with the mission of Samaritan’s Purse.
• Self-starter; takes ownership of deliverables and drives project results while building strong collaboration with and regularly seeking input from partners and other project staff.
• Strong organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills with proven ability to work independently and achieve expected results.
• Strong analytical and report writing skills, excellent presentation and facilitation skills.
• Proven experience in training using participatory adult learning methodologies.
• Ability to work in a multidisciplinary and multicultural environment and with partners at all levels.
• Ability to cultivate constructive relationships.
• A professional with high integrity and good stewardship of resources.
• Excellent spoken and written English and Swahili.
• High proficiency in Microsoft Office Programs and use of Internet.

Interested applicants who fully meet the above requirements may send their C.V only and application letter to hr@spkenya.org

Application deadline: Wednesday, 15th November, 2011.

Only short listed applicants will be contacted

Construction Clerk of Works

Job Title: Construction Clerk of Works

Department: Sudan Projects - Church Reconstruction

Minimum contract commitment: One year (renewable)

Reports to: Operations Manager CRP

Status: 2 Positions available

Summary

The Construction Clerk of Works (CoW) responsibility is to give oversight and direction to the construction crews on each building site. This person is ultimately responsible for ensuring that the building plans are implemented both effectively and efficiently.

The CoW is responsible for quality control, implementation of appropriate construction standards and practices, managing the construction staff of construction crews operating in different field sites, maintaining on-site inventory and financial control, ensuring necessary equipment is maintained, developing relationships with the local church communities, assisting in logistics to sites.

Responsibilities: 

• Oversee and direct multiple construction sites and staff in multiple regions
• Keep construction crews on scheduled timetable
• Travel extensively and lodge at the camp sites when necessary
• Implement appropriate building standards and practices
• Assure quality and control for design and construction, meaning it’s necessary to be on site daily or at least for critical stages such as foundation, column preparation, ring beams and trusses
• Communicate to the Construction Manager any problems concerning quality and control
• Consult with Chief Engineer when necessary
• Train crews in construction practices
• Maintain inventory records of equipment used on sites
• Assistance with material forecasting
• Pay contractors when necessary and account for finances
• Ensure mobilized sites have correct quantity and quality of materials before building crew arrives
• Act as a logistical means between bases and building sites
• Assess and evaluate problematic structures
• Ensure safety on construction sites
• Develop relationships with church leaders and community
• Perform other duties as may be assigned

Required Skills:

• A strong commitment to Christ
• Possess a National Diploma in Building Construction or Civil Engineering
• Have strong leadership skills
• Must have practical on site experience (2 years minimum)
• Have inventory and bookkeeping experience
• Be flexible and adaptable according to the needs of the project
• Be culturally sensitive and aware of differences
• Respect church leaders from all denominations
• Communicate clearly to others
• Must know and have experience of how to drive a truck in all road conditions
• Be able to lift at about 50kgs and know how to load a truck safely

Preferred skills: 

• International experience
• Able to speak Arabic
• Love for evangelism
• Know how to ride a motorcycle

If you are interested in this position please send only your C.V and an application letter with the position title indicated on the subject line to hr@spkenya.org

Application deadline: 11th November 2011

Only short listed applicants will be contacted

Finance Manager - Women for Women International - Jobs in Rumbek, South Sudan and Bukavu, Democratic Republic of Congo

Women for Women International is a non governmental organization (NGO) based in Washington DC with country offices in eight countries around the world.

Our mission is to provide women victims of war and other conflicts with tools and resources to move from crisis and poverty into stability and self sufficiency, thus promoting a viable civil society.

Women for Women International seeks to fill two vacancies for Finance Manager in our country offices in South Sudan (to be based in Rumbek) and the Democratic Republic of Congo (to be based in Bukavu).

The Finance Manager position is a member of the country office Senior Management Team and reports directly to the Country Director. Candidates must be citizens of South Sudan and DRC, respectively, or third country nationals with valid work permit.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

• Ensure that country office budget analysis and forecasts are carried out in a timely fashion and that all documents are accurately maintained for audit and office purposes.
• Prepare daily transactions and monthly financial reports in the required WfWI format and submit by required due dates.
• Assist Country Director and SMT with budget preparation; produce timely and accurate Budget vs. Actual analysis reports, including explanations for large variances; make recommendations to the Country Director for budget trade-offs & revisions.
• Manage cash flow, including timely fund requests to HQ, and country office bank accounts, including monthly reconciliation.
• Provide Senior Management Team with timely and accurate Budget vs. Actual analysis reports, including explanations for large variances.
• Ensure that Annual Audit is carried out in a timely manner as required by the organization.
• Ensure strict compliance with internal control procedures and donors regulations.
• Ensure the monthly payroll allocation entries are properly calculated, coded, and entered appropriately into accounting system.
• Performances manage direct reports in line with Women for Women International’s performance management framework.
• Oversee the Logistics Unit and ensure the effective management of all country office Procurement, Transport, Asset & Stores Management, Communications, IT and Security.
• Work closely with the HR & Admin Officer to ensure that Country Office payroll is done in compliance with national tax and labor regulations.
• Participate in policy-setting discussions with the Senior Management Team and HQ and communicate policies to local staff.
• Participate in strategy development and annual operational planning of the country office.
• Supervise direct reports in line with WfWI performance management framework.

Skills and Minimum Qualifications

• Master’s Degree or other Post-graduate qualification in finance, accounting or business management; CPA, ACCA or equivalent designation is preferred.
• At least seven (7) years work experience in Finance position with full accounting and budgeting responsibilities preferably within the INGO environment, including at least three (3) years in a management role.
• Excellent computer skills including spreadsheet, database, word processing, presentation, and email; familiarity with Quick Books Pro accounting software is desirable.
• Highly organized and detail-oriented with strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• High level of fluency in written and spoken English required; French and/or Kiswahili also required for DRC.
• Must be citizen of South Sudan or DRC, respectively, or third country national with valid work permit.

Application Instructions: All interested candidates must submit: updated CV, cover letter and 3 professional references before or by November 15th, 2011.

Application should be sent to either: sudanjobs@womenforwomen.org (for South Sudan) or drcjobs@womenforwomen.org (for DRC).

Please designate the position applied for on the subject line.

Due to urgency of the recruitments, applications will be short-listed on a regular basis and we may offer the positions before the closing date.

Only short listed applicants will be invited to interview. No telephone inquiries please