Institutional Consultants Limited - Chief Executive Officer Job in Kenya

Chief Executive Officer

Job Reference: ICL/MD/01/2012

The Institutional Consultants Limited (ICL) is a Company wholly owned by the Institute of Certified Public Secretaries of Kenya (ICPSK).

The Company was established in 2007 under the Companies Act CAP 486.

Its mandate is to offer training, provide consultancy services in training, capacity building, Executive Selection and Organizational development and offer business development solutions in the public and private sectors.

The ICL Board of Directors invites applications from suitably qualified candidates with strong leadership and transformational qualities to fill the position of the Chief Executive Officer who is ready to lead this Company to higher level of operation and recognition in the market as a leading service provider.

Duties and Responsibilities

• To explore, formulate strategies and business plans and expound on the company’s business venture and bring in new creativity and innovation for the Company.
• To provide visionary leadership, business innovation and direction to the organization and to ensure that the company’s mandates and policies are implemented fully and effectively in line with the strategic plan and ensure that it responds with market demand and expectations.
• To oversee the company’s operations to ensure internal efficiencies, outstanding quality of service to ICL’s customers, and cost effective management of resources.
• To market the company’s products and services countrywide and beyond.
• Oversee the management of the company’s training and Consultancy assignments
• Oversee the preparation of Annual training programmes, company budgets and the execution thereof.
• To initiate, establish, strengthen and oversee inter-institutional collaborations and Strategic partnerships for the realization of the company’s mandate and strategic objectives.
• Responsible for the day-to-day running of the company, preparation and at intervals, present the company reports to the Board on the operations of the Company.
• To perform any other responsibilities as determined and deemed necessary by the Board of Directors.

Key Qualifications and Competencies

The candidate aspiring for this post of Chief Executive Officer shall

• have a Masters degree in Business or any other field from a recognized University;
• At least 4 years relevant work experience in a similar environment providing training and consultancy services;
• Proficiency in Computer Application;
• Strategic Leadership and management skills;
• Successful startup experience andSales-and-marketing experience.

Knowledge, skills and Personal attributes

• Willingness to work in a challenging environment; Client focused and ability to integrate business development strategies;
• Strong leadership skills;
• Effective communication and presentation skills;
• Familiarity with the management of training and consultancy service;
• Strong project-management skills.

The successful candidate will be engaged on a 3 [three] year contract renewable subject to acceptable performance.

Method of Application

Suitably qualified candidates should submit a cover Letter together with updated curriculum vitae, copies of certificates, current and expected remuneration. Also provide day time telephone contacts and names of three referees to the following contact:

The Chairman
Institutional Consultants Limited
CPS Governance Centre
Upper Hill, Kilimanjaro Road
P.O. Box 46935-00100,
Nairobi, Kenya
E-mail:icl@icpsk.com

Applications must be received on or before Monday 16th April, 2012.

NB: Institutional Consultants Limited is an equal opportunity employer

AMREF - Grant Officers Jobs in Lokichogio, Isiolo, Garissa, and Wajir Kenya

AMREF is seeking to fill the following position for the APHIAplus Northern Arid Lands Project funded by USAID.

The project supports integrated service delivery and addresses the social determinants of health.

The programmatic intervention areas for the project focus primarily on HIV/AIDS, Tuberculosis, Malaria, Family Planning/Reproductive Health, MNCH, Nutrition, WASH, and a number of interventions related to the social determinants of health (household economic strengthening for specific target groups).

Position: Grant Officers

4 Positions

Reference Number: KCO/NAL/005/2012

The positions report to the Regional Team Leaders and the incumbents will be based in Lokichogio, Isiolo, Garissa, and Wajir

Purpose of the Job:Provide technical support for the effective management of the grant scheme of the project including the demand creation, development of grant management systems, review of grant proposals/grant applications, mentoring & monitoring, compliance and reporting on grants.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage the resources for grant component in the region, ensuring equitable distribution and CSOs’ compliance as per set guidelines.
• Receive and review proposals/grant applications to assess compliance with relevant guidelines and carry out technical reviews.
• Assist in reviewing and finalizing budgets with the partners, prepare contracts/agreements for the CSOs and follow up on compliance.
• Provide feedback to all applicants and handle correspondences and matters regarding grant application in consultation with the Finance Manager and team.
• Participate in pre-funding capacity assessment of potential grantees.
• Mentor partners and provide technical advice and capacity development to partners to plan, implement, monitor and report on grants awarded.
• Receive and review grants reports for all funded partners and recommend any measures that may be appropriate for the success of the project.
• Work with the Finance Manager and Project Implementation Teams to harmonize and foster consistency in communication with all partners on issues that relate to grant component within the region.
• Assist in preparation of monthly, quarterly and annual reports relating to the project as per donor requirements.
• Provide technical support in development and writing of concepts and proposals for research, documentation and fund raising.

Qualifications and Competencies:

• The ideal candidates should have a minimum of a Bachelors Degree in Commerce (Accounting or Finance Option) with at least CPA (K) or its equivalent.
• Must be ICT proficient.
• At least three (3) years hands on experience in Grants Management in a busy NGO.
• The candidate should have experience in managing CSOs grants, capacity building and mentoring of grass-root CSOs, pre-funding assessment of CSOs, contract design and compliance management, data analysis, budget and report review for CSOs.
• The candidate should have high level of honesty, integrity and confidentiality.
• Must be a good communicator and team player.

This is a challenging opportunities for dedicated and highly motivated professionals.

If you would like to join this dynamic team and help bring lasting health for Africa, please quote the position and reference number (KCO/NAL/005/2012) in the subject matter and send your application letter and CV include contact details of three work-related referees, to the Human Resources Manager, AMREF Kenya by e-mail to recruitment@amref.org

Please do not attach certificates and testimonials and this point.

The closing date for submitting applications is Monday, 09th April 2012.

We regret that only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

AMREF is an equal opportunity employer and has a non-smoking environment policy

AMREF - Community Strategy Specialist Job in Wajir Kenya

AMREF Kenya is looking for individuals, who are organized, highly motivated and results oriented to join a dynamic team and help bring lasting health change in Africa.

AMREF is seeking to fill the following position for the APHIAplus Northern Arid Lands Project funded by USAID.

The project supports integrated service delivery and addresses the social determinants of health.

The programmatic intervention areas for the project focus primarily on HIV/AIDS, Tuberculosis, Malaria, Family Planning/Reproductive Health, MNCH, Nutrition, WASH, and a number of interventions related to the social determinants of health (household economic strengthening for specific target groups).

Position: Community Strategy Specialist

Reference Number: KCO/NAL/006/2012

The position reports to the Regional Team Leader and is based in Wajir

Purpose of the Job:To provide technical support to ensure effective implementation of the Community Health Strategy in collaboration with the Ministry of Health

Key Responsibilities:

• Work with the DHMT in conducting a rapid assessment of community units in the counties.
• Advise on the implementation of the Community Health Strategy and Community Systems Strengthening.
• Develop and implement work plans, monitor and evaluate performance.
• Disseminates project information by preparing and disseminating project reports on a regular basis
• Coordinate the functions of a Community Unit
• Assist in preparation of monthly, quarterly and annual reports relating to the project as per donor requirements.
• Provide technical support in development and writing of concepts and proposals for research, documentation and fund raising.

Qualifications and Competencies:

• The ideal candidate should have a first degree in Public Health, Social Sciences or Community Health and Development.
• Must be ICT proficient.
• At least four (4) years relevant work experience in a health promotion field.
• Experience in community mobilization and implementation of Community Health Units at Level One.
• Ability to build strong networks with key stakeholders are essential.
• Should be a team player, work under minimum supervision and good communicator.

This is a challenging opportunities for dedicated and highly motivated professionals.

If you would like to join this dynamic team and help bring lasting health for Africa, please quote the position and reference number (KCO/NAL/006/2012) in the subject matter and send your application letter and CV include contact details of three work-related referees, to the Human Resources Manager, AMREF Kenya by e-mail to recruitment@amref.org

Please do not attach certificates and testimonials and this point.

The closing date for submitting applications is Monday, 09th April 2012.

We regret that only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

AMREF is an equal opportunity employer and has a non-smoking environment policy

pigiame Sales Executive Job in Kenya

Want to earn over Ksh 100,000 per month?


Want to work for a multinational with over 8,000 employees globally?


pigiame (www.pigiame.com) is a leading digital classifieds network in Kenya and is looking grow its sales department.


This is a fast paced and dynamic digital sales role within a growing new media group and the vacancy is due to organic continued expansion.


This digital sales role is ideal for an individual with a strong sales, telesales, telemarketing or appointment setting background that is looking to enter a fast paced and competitive environment with uncapped earning potential.


To succeed you will be bright; customer service oriented and proactive with a passionate yet natural sales approach. The pigiame ideal candidate will have some experience in digital advertising or has some form of media, recruitment or advertising sales experience though extensive training is offered.


In return you will receive a competitive basic salary, high on-target-earnings that are uncapped, and an exceptional team-working environment.


Responsibilities


    Target and manage a specified market segment or territory of digital publishers
    Identify and develop a strong understanding of customers and their advertising needs
    Tightly manage a customer pipeline according to our structured sales processes
    Adapt and effectively present company offerings
    Conduct product and service demonstrations
    Achieve targets for lead generation, proposals, and sales contracts
    Work collaboratively with a high-energy, customer-focused sales team
    Support periodic marketing activities, including various shows & events


Qualifications


    Demonstrable record of managing staged sales process and achieving sales targets
    High-energy, proactive, and collaborative attitude
    Preferably 1-2 years selling technology and/or digital advertising solutions to online publishers, social media companies, etc.
    Strong understanding and interest in Internet technology and digital marketing
    Functional use of Microsoft Office


If you’re up for the challenge, drop us your C.V at hodi@pigiame.co.ke and a short brief of why we should consider you for the role