Architects

A busy architectural firm with multi-billion projects based in Nairobi is seeking to recruit registered architects with over 5 years experience in a busy architectural firm.

Submit your applications, detailed CV’s and Portfolio, phone and Email contacts stating your preferred remuneration on or before 30th December, 2011 to;

DN.A / No. 1188
P.O.Box 49010 – 00100
GPO - Nairobi

Fintrac - Commercial Agriculture Specialists

Fintrac Inc, an international agricultural consultancy company is inviting applications for the following positions to join its management and technical teams for the USAID-funded Kenya Horticulture Competitiveness Project (KHCP).

Senior Production Specialist - Horticulture

This is a senior management position requiring both specialist horticultural technical expertise and commercial business skills.

Candidates should ideally have a Master’s degree in agronomy with at least ten years private sector horticulture experience in Kenya.

A successful record in crop production and technology transfer and post-harvest management, horticultural marketing and comprehensive practical knowledge of current trade standards is advantageous.

Trade Promotion and Marketing Manager

KHCP works in partnership with private sector companies to support commercial smallholder production, crop processing, product development and establishment of efficient marketing systems.

The manager will lead the production of a continuous stream of market and competitiveness reports and analyses that can be utilized by all stakeholders in the agriculture sector.

Applications are invited from graduates in agricultural economics, marketing or a related subject who have the quantitative and analytical skills to provide high quality support to the technical team and its commercial partners.

Applicants need at least five years of practical experience in agriculture marketing, preferably with a private company.

Applicants should send their detailed CV by e-mail to kenyajobs@fintrac.com no later than December 30, 2011.

Only those candidates selected for interview will be acknowledged

International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) - Media Officer

The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) is an impartial, neutral and independent organisation with the exclusively humanitarian mission to protect the lives and dignity of victims of war and internal violence and to provide them with assistance.

It also endeavours to prevent suffering by promoting and strengthening International Humanitarian Law and universal humanitarian principles.

The ICRC’s Regional Delegation in Nairobi co-ordinates the institution’s humanitarian activities in Kenya, Tanzania and Djibouti.

It also runs regional specialist units that provide support and expertise to the ICRC’s delegations in East Africa, the Great Lakes region and the Horn of Africa.

Media Officer

The ICRC Regional Delegation in Nairobi is seeking an experienced and highly motivated person to fill the above-mentioned position:

The Responsibilities:

• Focal point for ICRC media relations in Kenya, Tanzania and Djibouti;
• Monitoring public opinion, press and providing the delegation with updates;
• Organising seminars and workshops for the media/press officers;
• Writing articles for the ICRC news/press releases and website on various ICRC activities in the region;
• Distribution of ICRC public information releases to a regularly updated list of local and foreign media contacts;
• Responsible for production of the Regional bulletin;
• Responsible for Audio Visual production within the delegation;
• Contribute articles to ICRC publications
• Maintaining list of media contacts for the department;
• Responsible for organising press visits to the field;
• Provide technical support to the National Societies public relations and Communication departments on media related issues and activities;
• Assist in organising and coordinating campaigns;
• Assist in the preparation of plans and budgets for public relations issues.

The Requirements:

• University degree in Journalism or Communications;
• 3 years experience in similar function or media environment;
• Computer literate (Word, Excel);
• Excellent writing and good presentation skills;
• Qualified in journalism or communication;
• Knowledge of French an added advantage.

The Profile:

• Must be a Kenyan citizen (Male or Female);
• Excellent presentation and media skills with good organisational and analytical skills;
• Ability to work independently, in a team and network widely;
• Good interpersonal, reporting and writing skills;
• Flexibility and willingness to travel in the countries covered by the Regional Delegation.

Interested persons with the required background and experience are invited to submit their application to the Head of Human Resources on the below address or e-mail, on or before 21 December, 2011.

Please include detailed curriculum vitae, current remuneration and contact details of three referees.

Please note that only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

Canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification.

International Committee of the Red Cross,
Nairobi Regional Delegation,
Denis Pritt Road,
P.O.Box 73226, Nairobi,
00200, Kenya

E-mail: nai_hr@icrc.org

DSW (Deutsche Stiftung Weltbevoelkerung) - Country Representative

DSW - ‘Deutsche Stiftung Weltbevoelkerung’ is an international development organization based in Germany with Country offices in Tanzania, Kenya, Uganda and Ethiopia.

DSWs main goal is to help people free themselves from poverty.

For this purpose we support integrated programs in sexual reproductive health and rights focusing on youth empowerment , advocacy, and capacity building of local partners.

DSW is looking for an experienced and committed Country Representative leading the organizational growth of our Kenya Country Office operations based in Nairobi.

Key Duties and Responsibilities include:

• Strategic management and representation
• Ensure that DSW Kenya operates within the national legal framework;
• Represent DSWs interests at senior Government level and with major donors
• Develop relations with national stakeholders who have a strategic fit with DSW

Program Design and Program Cycle Management:

• Ensure all program activities are in line with signed agreements, workplans and budgets
• Guide partners to ensure effective implementation of plans and budgets
• Develop a sustainable funding strategy for programs in conjunction with international DSW staff.
• Raise funds directly with local and regional donors in country
• Develop project proposals in line with DSWs strategic directions and donor guidelines
• Ensure high quality narrative and financial reporting to donors and DSW Head Office

Organisational Development and Effectiveness

• Responsible for all staff and operations in Kenya
• Ensure effective communication within the country office, with other DSW offices and stakeholders
• Ensure compliance of expenditure made in the country office against agreed budgets
• Has affinity for financial management
• Support capacity building of local partner organizations

Qualifications

• Degree in Development, International Relations, Management or a relevant area
• Minimum three years of progressive work experience as organizational head
• Proven ability to lead, manage, inspire and motivate staff
• Excellent interpersonal skills and communication skills
• Excellent oral and written English language skills
• Problem solving with the ability to multi-task

This position is available immediately and based on a two year renewable contract.

Applications

If you are a Kenyan citizen/resident please send your CV and Application Letter providing evidence of your experience and skills by 20th December 2011 to Email ulrike@dswkenya.org

Only short-listed candidates will receive a response