ICAP of Columbia University Logistics Manager and Procurement Officer Jobs in Nairobi Kenya

ICAP of Columbia University is working in partnership with the Ministry of Public Health and Sanitation and the Ministry of Medical Services in Kenya to strengthen HIV Prevention, Care and Treatment services.

This program is part of a US Government PEPFAR initiative that provides funding through the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) for HIV Prevention, Care and Treatment services.

Applications are invited for the following positions:

Logistics Manager

Location: Nairobi

Overall Job Function:

Reporting to Finance Director, the Logistics Manager has the primary responsibility of purchase, supply, delivery, storage and disposal of goods and services, and logistic/transport operations.

Responsibilities:

• Coordinating sourcing, purchase, delivery, storage and disposal of goods and services
• Manage logistics operations, including vehicles, material and personnel
• Oversee the renovation and repairs of ICAP-supported facilities
• Any other duties to be assigned from time to time

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree and a diploma in purchasing and supplies management
• At least 5 years’ experience in managing logistics and procurement.
• Knowledge of funding agencies procurement procedures and familiarity with commodity management tracking systems
• Good organization, interpersonal, negotiation and high level of computer skills, including excellent knowledge of Microsoft Office applications and ERP systems

Procurement Officer

Location: Nairobi

Overall Job Function:

Reporting to the Logistics Manager, the Procurement Officer has the primary responsibility of liasing with the Logistics Manager to ensure the purchase, delivery, storage and disposal of goods and services.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage procurement requests, specifications, sourcing and placement of orders for local procurement of supplies and equipment
• Manage the delivery tracking system for all purchases and delivery of the items
• Prepare monthly procurement reports
• Any other duties that may be assigned from time to time

Key Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration or its equivalent
• Qualification in purchasing and supplies management
• At least 3 years’ experience in logistics and procurement
• Good organization and communication skills
• Good interpersonal and negotiation skills
• Proficiency in use of MS Excel plus any procurement software

All applications including a current CV, telephone number and referees (At least one to be either current or former supervisor) should be sent to the HR and Administration Manager, ICAP icap.vacancies@gmail.com on or before 4th May 2012.

Do not send certificates.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

ICAP is an Equal Opportunity Employer

www.columbia-icap.org

AFRALTI - Director & CEO and Head of Training, Consultancy and Research Jobs in Nairobi Kenya

The African Advanced Level Telecommunications Institute (AFRALTI) is a leading Inter-Governmental Centre of Excellence for the provision of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) training and consultancy in English speaking Africa.

The Institute, which is based in Nairobi, wishes to fill the following two positions:

1. Director & CEO

Reporting to the AFRALTI Governing Council, the selected candidate will, provide leadership in developing business strategies that will enable the Institute fulfill its vision and mission.

The position will, fall vacant in November 2012

Duties and Responsibilities

• Provide leadership in the development of short and long term business strategies and plans for the Institute.
• Oversee the formulation and review of the Institute’s policies and procedures and submit the same to the Governing Council for consideration.
• Provide guidance in designing, developing and delivery of training and consultancy services to clients in member States and English speaking countries as a whole.
• Ensure that all the Institute’s resources including human capital, finances and assets are optimally managed.
• Secretary to the Governing Council meetings.

Qualification and Experience

• Applicants must be holders of a post-graduate degree in Telecommunication Engineering or Business Administration, coupled with at Least five years’ senior management experience in a medium or large organization.
• Applicants must be IT proficient..

Tenure

This is a five—year contract engagement.

2. Head of Training, Consultancy and Research

Reporting to the Director (CEO), the selected candidate will coordinate and develop training programmes, consultancy skills and research assignments.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Develop institutional skills on consultancy and research.
• Continuous improvement of institutional skills in training.
• Initiate and develop training needs in the ICT sector in the region.
• Initiate the development and evaluation of training courses to meet ICT sector skills gap.
• Enhance business growth by undertaking market research and develop appropriate products for the market.
• Initiate and prepare performance on those plans.
• Manage and control departmental and staff activities as per approved budget.
• Assess the needs of the department and recommend appropriately.

Qualification and Experience

Applicants must be holders of a Master’s degree in Telecommunications or Business Administration with at least five years’ experience in training, consultancy and research operations.

In addition, applicants must have at least three research peer-reviewed publications and possess good IT, leadership, interpersonal and communication skills.

The engagement will be on a three-year contract, renewable subject to performance.

If you believe you have the relevant qualifications, experience and abilities to fill any of the two posts, please submit your application accompanied by a detailed CV, e-mail and telephone contacts, one passport size photograph, two referees and their contacts to the address below so as to reach the undersigned not later than 4th May 2012.

Only shortlisted candidates shall be contacted.

The Director General
Communications Commission of Kenya
P.O. Box 14448,
Nairobi 00800

Tel: 4242000/ 0703 042000

Fax: 4451866

Email: info@cck.go.ke

Website:www.cck.go.ke

SLC International - Learning and Development Advisor Job in Kenya

Strategic Leadership Centre

At SLC International, we believe that business needs to shift its focus toward the people component of the strategy and its execution.

Our new approach to strategy implementation and Intervention will make a significant contribution to realizing this objective -by allowing companies to effectively measure, analyze and address these strategy execution issues.

The Learning and Development Advisor

Reporting to the HR Director in our Kenya office, the post holder is required to research, design and deliver a variety of training programmes and works to encourage the full participation of our client's managers and staff in development activities.

The Learning and Development Advisor also has responsibility for the Health and Safety training of the organisation and ensures that the charity is working in line with legislation.

By designing and maintaining a monitoring and evaluation process you will effectively identify gaps in learning across the organisation’s clients and ensure there are programmes in place to meet these changing needs.

With experience of a variety of learning and development implementations and an understanding of their role in staff development, the ideal candidate will have a relevant training qualification or be successfully qualified by the end of the probationary period.

You will have the ability to develop course materials and demonstrable experience delivering, monitoring and evaluating a wide range of learning and development initiatives and services.

With excellent interpersonal skills you will have the ability to communicate with and influence both internal and external stakeholders.

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced and proactive individual looking to play a key role in the growth and improvement of the Learning and Development function and help support the important work of this charity.

Application Deadline: 15 May 2012

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Apply here: http://balancedscorecardkenya.com/

Ogilvy - Shopper Marketing Manager Job in Kenya

Shopper Marketing Manager

Ogilvy, the fastest growing communication and marketing company in East Africa is looking for a dynamic marketer who can lead the development and implementation of an appropriate shopper marketing strategy that delivers suitable consumer / trade activities for our client’s brand.

Key Responsibilities

• Reporting to the Area Business Director, the successful candidate will be responsible for:
• Strategy development and implementation of shopper marketing strategy for the area (region) and identify shopper behaviour per channel / touch points.
• Design and implement a channel plan that is aligned to the shopper marketing strategy.
• Guide and supervise the innovative development of in-store hardware ? branded materials and implementation in line with market regulation, while maximizing the benefits of coordinated design and sourcing strategy.
• Exhibit excellent understanding of in channel activities planning and implementation.
• Produce adequate reports as far as shopper marketing /channel planning is concerned.
• Ensure stakeholders fully understand and align their activities to the channels plan.
• Develop good insights to the Creative team enabling them to initiate appropriate channel touch points in order to achieve competitive advantage in each market.

Minimum Requirements:

• Degree in Marketing or equivalent.
• At least 3 years’ experience in sales / marketing in an FMCG organization, managing brand strategy implementation across several markets.
• Experience in Trade Marketing will be a strong advantage.
• Proven people leadership capability.
• Proven understanding of Regulatory Affairs Legal frameworks.

If you feel that you are up to the challenge and meet the minimum requirements. please send your resume to hr@ogilvy.co.ke.

Deadline 30th April 2012.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.