We are looking for a Personal Driver for the head of an independent Production house
Must have:
At least three years of work Experience, a plus if they have worked as a Personal driver
Good work ethics
Good references.
Must have basic knowledge of the maintenance of a car
Must be able to navigate their way through town in a safe and fast manner.
If you’re willing to relocate and live on the outskirts of Nairobi for this job, please email us at jobsmediahouse@gmail.com
Please apply for this job only if you’re willing to relocate
Tuesday, 8 November 2011
Account Manager and Social Research Jobs in Kenya - TNS RMS East Africa Limited (Global market and social research agency)
Account Manager, Social Research – Two vacancies
One of these will be a generalist manager as per below, and one must have specific monitoring and evaluation skills.
Position Scope
Based in Nairobi and reporting to the person in charge of our social research division, the position holder will managing and develop client relationships, conduct project design including sampling, proposal writing, planning, analysis and report writing on projects.
The key goal of our division is to help our clients achieve their goals.
TNS Social & Political Research is a leading agency globally in impact assessment, monitoring and evaluation, feasibility and needs assessment, large-scale surveys, complex statistical analysis, tracking studies, new product and service development testing, ethnographic and participatory research and opinion polling.
A large proportion of our business from East Africa involves social research, working for donors, NGOs and governments in the field of health, agriculture, governance, education, water and sanitation and poverty among other areas.
Main Responsibilities:
One of these will be a generalist manager as per below, and one must have specific monitoring and evaluation skills.
Position Scope
Based in Nairobi and reporting to the person in charge of our social research division, the position holder will managing and develop client relationships, conduct project design including sampling, proposal writing, planning, analysis and report writing on projects.
The key goal of our division is to help our clients achieve their goals.
TNS Social & Political Research is a leading agency globally in impact assessment, monitoring and evaluation, feasibility and needs assessment, large-scale surveys, complex statistical analysis, tracking studies, new product and service development testing, ethnographic and participatory research and opinion polling.
A large proportion of our business from East Africa involves social research, working for donors, NGOs and governments in the field of health, agriculture, governance, education, water and sanitation and poverty among other areas.
Main Responsibilities:
- Planning and executing research projects
- Managing and developing client relationships by providing the highest level of client service
- Monitoring project costs and implementing cost effective solutions
- Creation of proposals to meet client needs
- Participating in costing processes, preparing draft costs & checking quotations
- Project scheduling and managing change effectively
- Creating project related materials
- Working with team to analyze findings to generate insights and recommendations to meet clients' needs
- Coaching/ on the job training for junior members
- Promoting team spirit
Qualifications:
- At least 4 years of progressive experience in market research and in particular social, public and political research, ideally in a commercially oriented research agency or organization.
- A minimum of an undergraduate degree in a relevant subject in addition to the following skills:
- Excellent project management – able to manage the details of research projects in multi-country environments ensuring perfect timing and great quality.
- Good sales/negotiation/persuasion skills
- Strong research knowledge, and enthusiasm to keep up-to-date with the latest in methodologies.
- Self driven
- Good communication and social skills
- Demonstrated excellent client relationships development skills
- Superior IT skills
- Team player and organized team leader
- For the M&E expert, at least 2 years in an environment designing and managing M&E programmes would be necessary.
If you believe you fit this profile send your application by email including a short summary of why your experience meets the above, would be the ideal candidate to reach not later than 15th November 2011.
Email: melissa.baker@tnsglobal.com
Email: melissa.baker@tnsglobal.com
Country Manager Kenya - PharmAccess
PharmAccess Foundation
PharmAccess is a young, fast-growing, international not-for-profit organization of Dutch origin.
Our mission is to improve access to quality healthcare in low-income countries in Africa by building sustainable health systems and applying innovative financing mechanisms. We establish public-private partnerships with local organizations and use an output-based approach.
PharmAccess in Kenya
PharmAccess Foundation is a registered NGO in Kenya and currently manages an operational community-based health insurance scheme with Tanykina Dairy Plant Limited, a dairy plant with 4,000 active principal members in Nandi North.
Furthermore, a partnership has been formed with Population Services International (PSI) for accreditation of their Tunza clinic network. All programs are expected to grow rapidly in the coming years, with additional support from a number of major international donors expected to be confirmed soon.
The office in Nairobi currently consists of 7 FTE.
Job Description
As Country Manager you will be our key local representative and linking pin between the Managing Director and Program Directors in Amsterdam and our local staff, donors, and implementing partners in Kenya.
Your role is to:
PharmAccess is a young, fast-growing, international not-for-profit organization of Dutch origin.
Our mission is to improve access to quality healthcare in low-income countries in Africa by building sustainable health systems and applying innovative financing mechanisms. We establish public-private partnerships with local organizations and use an output-based approach.
PharmAccess in Kenya
PharmAccess Foundation is a registered NGO in Kenya and currently manages an operational community-based health insurance scheme with Tanykina Dairy Plant Limited, a dairy plant with 4,000 active principal members in Nandi North.
Furthermore, a partnership has been formed with Population Services International (PSI) for accreditation of their Tunza clinic network. All programs are expected to grow rapidly in the coming years, with additional support from a number of major international donors expected to be confirmed soon.
The office in Nairobi currently consists of 7 FTE.
Job Description
As Country Manager you will be our key local representative and linking pin between the Managing Director and Program Directors in Amsterdam and our local staff, donors, and implementing partners in Kenya.
Your role is to:
- Contribute to business development by acting as a radar for local opportunities, creating an attractive external profile and opening doors to clients and donors
- Serve as PharmAccess’s eyes and ears regarding local strategy and be acutely aware of social, political and business developments that may affect our programs
- Represent PharmAccess externally, manage key relationships, and help solve any problems that may arise with our local partners
- Guard the financial sustainability of the office by securing sufficient budget support for local implementation activities and maintaining an efficient support structure
- Review and authorize planning, budgeting and reporting for all programs and projects, both for the head office in Amsterdam and for financial partners
- Create an office environment that stimulates professional local execution, knowledge exchange between programs, and professional and personal growth for our staff
- Supervise day-to-day operations, both for professional staff and support staff (e.g. accounting)
- Act as program/project manager or technical assistance expert, with hands-on involvement with our programs and a focus on cooperation with implementing partners, providing direction and support to ensure that agreed implementation objectives are reached.
Qualifications & Requirements
- A relevant Master’s degree or MBA
- Track record as an excellent results-driven international manager
- Relevant knowledge and experience of Kenyan society and the local developmental playing field, including actors such as government, the private sector and international organizations
- People manager who knows how to lead and stimulate a diverse group of ambitious people
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, and the ability to effectively interact and build relations in an environment with multiple stakeholders from different cultures
- Analytical skills and the ability to operate strategically in a complex setting
- Proven experience with managing budgets and reporting to donors and clients
- Excellent verbal and written command of English
- Proficiency in Microsoft tools, including PowerPoint and Excel
- Energetic and enthusiastic, flexible and creative – a problem solver
- Affinity with our mission and objectives
A major advantage is experience in the field of development cooperation and NGOs, and knowledge of different aspects of public health.
How to Apply
Suitable candidates can send their CV and cover letter in English to recruitment@pharmaccess.org mentioning “Country Manager Kenya”.
The deadline for applications is 27 November 2011.
For more information, please see our website www.pharmaccess.org
How to Apply
Suitable candidates can send their CV and cover letter in English to recruitment@pharmaccess.org mentioning “Country Manager Kenya”.
The deadline for applications is 27 November 2011.
For more information, please see our website www.pharmaccess.org
CARE Assistant Country Director (Tanzania) and Country Directors (Sudan, Ethiopia and Tanzania)
Assistant Country Director – Tanzania
CARE in Tanzania is seeking an Assistant Country Director who is an experienced and passionate professional dedicated to ensuring that CARE’s programs/projects make a significant contribution to reducing poverty and social injustice.
CARE Tanzania has a growing and diverse program built around governance, policy and advocacy and active citizenry.
In working with individual’s and community’s livelihoods and means of production, we seek to promote high quality and equitable service delivery through fostering partnerships between local government, civil society and the private sector with a focus on education, reproductive and sexual health, water, security, and shared sustainable access to natural resources.
Country Directors: Sudan, Ethiopia and Tanzania
CARE is seeking experienced and talented individuals to be CARE’s senior representative in Ethiopia, Tanzania and Sudan.
The position of Country Director is responsible for ensuring that CARE’s work in that country contributes to CARE’s vision of “a world of hope, tolerance and social justice, where poverty has been eliminated and people live with dignity and security.”
The director is expected to provide strategic leadership and guidance to the country office team and develop strategic alliances with partners of choice.
We place special focus on working alongside poor women because, equipped with the proper resources, women have the power to help whole families and entire communities escape poverty.
Our diversity is our strength and we encourage people from all backgrounds and experiences, particularly women, to apply.
Please visit our website at www.care.org/careers to apply
CARE in Tanzania is seeking an Assistant Country Director who is an experienced and passionate professional dedicated to ensuring that CARE’s programs/projects make a significant contribution to reducing poverty and social injustice.
CARE Tanzania has a growing and diverse program built around governance, policy and advocacy and active citizenry.
In working with individual’s and community’s livelihoods and means of production, we seek to promote high quality and equitable service delivery through fostering partnerships between local government, civil society and the private sector with a focus on education, reproductive and sexual health, water, security, and shared sustainable access to natural resources.
Country Directors: Sudan, Ethiopia and Tanzania
CARE is seeking experienced and talented individuals to be CARE’s senior representative in Ethiopia, Tanzania and Sudan.
The position of Country Director is responsible for ensuring that CARE’s work in that country contributes to CARE’s vision of “a world of hope, tolerance and social justice, where poverty has been eliminated and people live with dignity and security.”
The director is expected to provide strategic leadership and guidance to the country office team and develop strategic alliances with partners of choice.
We place special focus on working alongside poor women because, equipped with the proper resources, women have the power to help whole families and entire communities escape poverty.
Our diversity is our strength and we encourage people from all backgrounds and experiences, particularly women, to apply.
Please visit our website at www.care.org/careers to apply
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