Save the Children UK - Nutrition Advisor - Nairobi, Kenya

Save the Children UK is the world’s leading independent child rights organisation.

We’re outraged that millions of children are still denied proper healthcare, food, education and protection and we’re determined to change this.

Nutrition Advisor

1 position based in Nairobi with field travel.

One year contract with possibility of extension if additional funding is secured.

The Nutrition Advisor will be responsible for ensuring all nutrition programming is of excellent technical quality; fundraising through attracting significant donor funding; contributes significantly to national/global learning, advocacy and programme development.

The post holder is expected to provide technical advice and support to project staff to ensure programming objectives are successfully achieved.

He/She shall also contribute to the development and implementation of the Newborn and Child Survival Strategy.

Requirements

• A Nutrition professional with a Masters degree in nutrition or equivalent.
• Significant professional experience of working at a senior advisory level in nutrition for international NGOs or the private sector in Kenya.
• Excellent understanding of the nutrition sector within the Kenyan context, particularly maternal, newborn and child nutrition issues.
• Proven representation and advocacy skills.
• Strong commitment to capacity building of national staff and partners with willingness to adopt a participatory and consultative approach.
• Strong report writing skills, including experience in writing funding proposals and donor reports.
• Good interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate and negotiate clearly and effectively at all levels, taking into account cultural and language difficulties.
• Experience in emergency nutrition work.
• Experience in promoting and mainstreaming Child Rights based programming in nutrition programme design, implementation and evaluation.
• Good understanding of poverty reduction strategy framework and related processes.

If you meet the above requirements, please send your detailed CV together with a cover letter and current contacts of three referees including immediate supervisor citing salary expectations addressed to:

Head of Human Resources,
Save the Children UK, Kenya Programme
email: jobskenya@scuk.or.ke

not later than 22nd December 2011.

Quote the job title on the subject line.

Only short listed candidates will be contacted.

“Candidates from North Eastern Province are strongly encouraged to apply”

Save the Children (UK) recruitment and selection procedures reflect our commitment to equal employment opportunities and the protection of children from abuse

Energy Technical Officers (2 Posts)

A renewable energy consulting firm working in East Africa invites applications from qualified candidates to fill in 2 (two) vacant Energy Technical Officer positions.

1) East Africa Technical Team Leader

One position based in Kenya

Key responsibilities:

• Coordinate planning and implementation of technology support services to energy enterprises in Kenya, Uganda and Tanzania, dealing in renewable energy, energy efficiency and related products such as improved cook stoves and briquettes
• Provide guidance and supervise technology officers in the three countries
• Assist in quality control to ensure achievement of outcomes and impacts
• Preparation of technical reports

2) Renewable Energy Technology Officer

Based in Mwanza

Tanzania, the Energy Technical Officers will be involved in providing technical support to energy enterprises dealing in various energy technologies, including improved cook stoves, briquettes and solar systems.

Key responsibilities:

• Recruitment of energy enterprises (dealers and micro-dealers) to be supported.
• Provide technology training to the enterprises in relevant energy technologies.
• Provide technology mentoring services to the entrepreneurs, covering production inputs and processes, tools and equipment, quality standards and assurance, maintenance and troubleshooting.
• Assist in renewable energy business technical due diligence.

Qualifications

• Diploma or degree in renewable energy technologies or a closely related course.
• Minimum 3 years working experience in a related field.
• Willing to work with entrepreneurs in rural areas.
• Good communication skills.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision.

Competitive terms will be offered to the successful candidates.

Qualified applicants should send their CV’s and daytime telephone contacts on or before 15th Dec 2011 to tzenergyjobs@gmail.com

Cadbury Kenya & East Africa (CKL) - Area Business Supervisor Career Opportunity

Cadbury Kenya & East Africa (CKL) is establishing the Nairobi Plant as a centre of excellence for manufacture of dry powders. This includes Cadbury Drinking Chocolate and Cadbury Cocoa.

Aligned to this strategic journey, we are seeking to fill a sales role based in our Nairobi office.

Cadbury Kenya & East Africa offers exciting career opportunities for someone with sound judgement, drive and a passion for winning. If you are interested in joining us apply for this position.

Job Title: Area Business Supervisor

Reporting to: Field Sales Manager Kenya

Job Purpose

In Kraft Foods ‘delicious is our difference’. We begin with our consumers, we make delicious foods you can feel good about & we believe we can make a delicious difference everywhere.

As area business supervisor, you will be responsible for driving sales and distribution operation in the region allocated for realization of monthly and annual sales objectives.

Key Accountabilities

• Effectively manage the customer order and stock management in order to achieve sales and revenue targets as well as growth objectives.
• Administer target distribution plans through implementation of robust Route to Market that guarantees supplies to the target trade channels by product category and SKU.
• Ensure proper use of sales tools.
• Customer account management to ensure invoices for orders supplied are paid in full within the provided traded terms;
• Development and building of good relationships with the key customers in the Region for their continued support and partnership in driving realization of our growth agenda;
• Information management including channel based sales trend by Category, market dynamics as well as obtaining and sharing accurate competitor intelligence, to facilitate formulation and implementation of strategies to drive sales and market share growth;
• Utilize assigned Company tools of work (vehicle, promotional materials, budget & other equipments) to deliver set objectives while maintaining operational costs at minimum level;
• Effective leadership and supervision of the assigned Route to Market support resources ( Van assistants, Bike reps) to ensure proper trade coverage to achieve the target distribution in all channels and sales growth objectives;
• As an individual contributor know the ethical and legal compliance responsibilities of the position; raise questions and concerns when faced with an ethical or compliance issue; apply integrity in all aspects of professional conduct.

Person Specification

In order to succeed in this role, it is expected that the ideal candidate will have:

• Business Degree in Commerce, Economics, Business Management, and Social Sciences or equivalent from a recognized University
• Professional experience in sales & marketing preferred
• At least 3 years working experience in Sales in a Fast Moving Consumer Goods Industry
• Good communication and interpersonal skills

The person must possess the following competencies:

Accountability: for delivering stretching business results and establishing solutions to challenges experienced

Drive: Aggressive pursuit for goals, energetic, self reliant and relentless passion for excellence.

Influence: Able to present ideas and facts clearly to achieve consensus and enlist support to the desired direction of interest.

Communication: able to articulate position clearly and confidently in both verbal and written to gain full understanding of the target audience.

Mobility: Positively embrace the challenges of travelling to other markets within and outside Kenya and be prepared for periodic work programmes away from home.

In addition to this, the candidate should display influential, accountable and adaptable behaviour and have high drive.

Obligations

It is expected that you will:

• Carry out the role accountabilities within the operating and process frameworks that apply to the company
• Work together with all your peers and customers. A key part of your performance review each year will be based on their input.
• Exemplify the company’s Higher Purpose & Values in practice – this will be a key part of your annual development cycle.

How to apply

Applicants should submit a cover letter and a detailed CV to the Human Resources Advisor by the 19th December 2011.

Please note that only applicants who meet the minimum requirements will be afforded an interview.

Cadbury KENYA is an equal opportunity employer

Cadbury Kenya Ltd
Ol kalou Road, Industrial Area
P.O. Box 45466 -00100
Nairobi, Kenya

www.cadbury.com

Nairobi Club - Internal Auditor, Accountant, Credit Controller and Procurement Officer Jobs in Kenya

Nairobi Club is one of the oldest Private Members Club in Kenya established in 1901.

It has an adverse Membership of over 2000, offering exceptional sporting, social and conference facilities.

The Club is inviting applications for the following positions;

1. Internal Auditor

Applicants must be graduates with full CPA (K), ACCA or equivalent backed by at least 3 to 4 years auditing experience. IT skills are absolutely essential for the job.

2. Accountant

Applicants must be graduates in Accounts or Finance with full CPA (K), ACCA OR equivalent backed by at least 3 years professional accounting experience. Applicants must be fully conversant with ERP Systems. Experience in Members Club’s is an added advantage.

3. Credit Controller

Applicants should have a Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration or related discipline with a minimum CPA Part 2 /ACCA module 4 or Diploma in Credit Management.

3 to 5 years experience in relatively high volume Credit collection in a Club or Hotel establishment is essential.

Applicants should have knowledge of billing and collections procedure and accounts receivable and must have excellent communications skills.

4. Procurement Officer

Applicants for this position should have a Degree in Purchasing and Supplies Management or its equivalent backed by 3 years experience preferably in a Hospitality industry or environment.

Proficiency in computer applications, more specifically Excel and Word is essential. Applicants should be members of the Kenya Institute of Supplies and Management.

For comprehensive job profiles visit our website www.nairobiclub.com

If your background, experience, competences match the above specifications, please send your application and a detailed CV quoting your current remuneration and full contact details of three referees to the address given below.

Applications should be received by Tuesday, 20th December 2011.

Human Resources Officer
Nairobi Club,
P. O. Box 30171
00100 - Nairobi

Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted