Partner Africa - Head of Capacity Building, Enterprise and Partnerships

Partner Africa is a pioneer in ethical and socially responsible business practice, providing ethical audits, impact assessments, training and consulting services across 20 countries to international brands, retailers, producers and the smallholder sector.

We are now recruiting for the following position:

Title: Head of Capacity Building, Enterprise and Partnerships

Location: Nairobi, Kenya

Partner Africa is seeking to fill a new role with the organisation, to lead on capacity-building, enterprise and partnerships.

This position is full-time and will be based in Nairobi, Kenya.

Partner Africa is committed to improving its programme development and quality across all its current partnerships, projects and capacity building work as well as new initiatives in ethical trade.

This post will build and manage our international and local partnership agreements in ethical trade and support the development of our capacity building activities within the training department.

This post will support our ethical trade programme work through programme development, effective preparation of major funding proposals, and project management, building capacity of all partners.

Requirements:

The successful candidate will have:

• A degree in rural enterprise, business, development or a related discipline
• At least eight years’ experience of working in a senior project/programme role
• Existing knowledge of and relationships in international values chains – tea, coffee, vegetables, flowers, fruit etc
• Experience of working on ethical trade standards in public private partnerships in Africa
• Knowledge and experience of programme cycle management
• Previous experience in preparation of programme proposals for funding agencies

Further details are available upon request

Interested candidates are asked to send a copy of their CV, along with a cover note, and salary expectations to info@partnerafrica.org.

The closing date for consideration of candidates is December 16th, 2011.

We will review all applications and respond to the successful candidates after December 12th with details regarding an interview.

We kindly ask for no phone calls as this process will be managed via email

Partner Africa - Executive Director - Nairobi, Kenya

Partner Africa is a pioneer in ethical and socially responsible business practice, providing ethical audits, impact assessments, training and consulting services across 20 countries to international brands, retailers, producers and the smallholder sector.

We are now recruiting for the following position:

Title: Executive Director

Location: Nairobi, Kenya

Partner Africa is seeking to appoint an Executive Director, to be based in Nairobi, Kenya.

The position will have a dual focus. Partner Africa offers ethical trade services, audits, assessments and training to multinational companies operating in and sourcing from Africa.

We also develop and implement trade development projects funded through institutional bodies, governments and public private partnerships.

The Executive Director has lead responsibility for these streams of work throughout Africa, as well as for the accounting, finance and reporting functions of our work.

The Executive Director will manage a team of employees in Nairobi, Egypt and South Africa as well as associates within 20 countries across the continent.

This role will be supported by a Director of Programmes and a Director of Business Development.

Experience Required

The successful candidate will:

• be a graduate with a professional management qualification;
• have worked in a senior management role for over 10 years;
• possess excellent financial, analytical and managerial skills;
• be capable of building, managing and motivating teams;
• have experience within the ethical trade sector, audit sector and/or trade development projects.

Further details are available upon request.

Interested candidates are asked to send a copy of their CV, along with a cover note, to info@partnerafrica.org.

The closing date for consideration of candidates is December 16, 2011.

We will review all applications and respond to the successful candidates after December 12th with details regarding an interview.

We kindly ask for no phone calls as this process will be managed via email

The Banda School - Headmaster / Headmistress

The Board is seeking an inspirational and energetic Head to lead this successful and well established IAPS Prep School.

This is an outstanding opportunity for a highly committed individual with appropriate experience of successful management and teaching to lead this large school with an outstanding reputation for academic excellence, scholarships, boarding, extra-curricular activities, sport and pastoral care.

Applications with CV, photograph and names, addresses and telephone numbers of two referees should reach the School Office by Friday 9th December 2011.

Fax: 8890004 Tel: 8891220 / 60 / 3547828

E-mail: office@bandaschool.com

The Banda School
P.O. Box 24722, Nairobi 00502, Kenya.
IAPS Co-educational Weekly Boarding and Day 400
www.bandaschool.com

EAPCC - HR Planning and Development Manager Job in Kenya

The East African Portland Cement Company Limited (EAPCC) has been Kenya’s leading cement manufacturer for over seventy five (75) years. Blue Triangle Cement, EAPCC’s flagship brand, ¡s well known all over Kenya as a symbol of quality and reliability.

The company’s products have been used ¡n projects such as housing, education, health, tourism, transport and communication, as well as hydro-electric power projects across the country.

In order to ensure effective delivery of the Human Resources mandate to the business, EAPCC is seeking to recruit a highly driven, organized, dynamic and strong team player to fill the position of Human Resources (HR) Planning and Development Manager.

Reporting to the Head of Human Resources and Administration, the HR Planning and Development Manager will ensure efficient planning of the HR functions to enable EAPCC deliver on set business objectives.

S/He will be responsible for planning, organizing, leading and managing the learning and development function in the organization.

Key roles and responsibilities

• In liaison with the Head of Human Resources and Administration develop staff attraction and retention strategies;
• Manage and coordinate performance and productivity systems to reward staff, while ensuring that EAPPC attracts and retains the best talent;
• Ensure periodic reviews of terms and conditions of service and remuneration in conformity with prevailing market needs;
• Provide leadership in management of change processes within the organization;
• Manage and enhance HR standard operating procedures;
• Ensure that manpower needs for all departments are met;
• Prepare and manage the learning and development budget for the organization;
• Plan and coordinate the on-boarding process including induction of new employees; and
• Identify training needs and ensure the development, implementation and monitoring of appropriate learning and development programs in the organization.

Skills and attributes:

• A Bachelors degree in a business related field from a recognized institution. An MBA will be an added advantage;
• At least six (6) years working experience with at least three (3) years in a similar position in a reputable organisation;
• Experience in the manufacturing industry will be an added advantage; and
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, facilitation, and negotiating skills with the ability to encourage and motivate others.

If you believe your career objectives match this challenging and exciting role, please forward your application with a detailed CV stating your current position, remuneration, e-mail address and telephone contacts, quoting reference number HRPDO/11-11 to reach us by 17 December 2011 addressed to:

The Director
Executive Selection Division
Deloitte Consulting Limited
Deloitte Place, Waiyaki Way, Muthangari
P.O Box 40092 00100 Nairobi

E-mail: esd@deloitte.co.ke