Chemonics International - Chief of Party, Value Chain Expert, Livestock Specialist and Chief Financial Officer Jobs in Kenya

 Chemonics International Inc., a leading international consulting firm based in Washington, D.C., seeks experienced professionals for an anticipated livestock growth project in Kenya funded by USAID. 

This five-year contract aims to improve the inclusiveness and competitiveness of livestock value chains in Marsabit and Garissa while furthering livestock-related economic opportunities. 

Specific areas of expertise include: improved livestock productivity, animal science, range management, livestock marketing, dairy/meat processing, agribusiness management, pastoral livestock systems, animal nutrition/health, and breeding.

Chief of Party

• Minimum 10 years experience, including 5 years as COP or Senior Programme Manager, working in livestock or agricultural development programs in the Horn of Africa, including pastoral areas.
• Strong communications skills and proven ability to work collaboratively with host-country officials, donor organizations, and other key stakeholders.

Value Chain Competitiveness and Inclusiveness Expert / DCOP

• Minimum 10 years regional/international experience in relevant technical sector.
• Demonstrated success implementing programs using USAID’s facilitated value chains approach.
• Strong background in gender integration and women’s empowerment.

Livestock Specialist

• Minimum 10 years experience in livestock development, including marketing and processing.
• Minimum 5 years experience managing or evaluating livestock programs in the Horn of Africa.

Chief Financial Officer

• Minimum 10 years financial management/administration experience for international projects.
• Minimum 3 years experience in management of sub-grants and sub-contracts.
• Demonstrated knowledge of USAID regulations and donor reporting requirements.

All candidates must possess Master’s degree in relevant field or Bachelor’s degree plus 7 years relevant experience and English fluency. Experience in Kenya or E. Africa, specifically in pastoral areas, preferred.

Application Instructions: 

Please submit cover letter, resume, and three professional references to chemonicsregalrecruit@gmail.com by May 25, 2012. 

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. No telephone inquiries please. 

Finalists will be contacted.

KTTC - Transport Officer, System Administrator, Assistant System Administrator, Chief Security Officer, Electrician and Draftsman Technician Jobs in Kenya

 Applications are invited from qualified candidates for the following posts at Kenya Technical Teachers College.
 

1. Transport Officer
 

Salary Scale - KTTC 7 (K)
 

Ksh.21,300 X 520 – 22,340 X 600 – 24,740 X 680 X 26,100 X 770, 29,180 p.a.
 

Requirements:
 

i) Holders of Diploma in Transport Management from a recognized Institution
 

ii) Clear Driving License (Class B).
 

iii) Experience of at least 5 years in a similar position.
 

iv) Certificate of good conduct.
 

v) Those with Diploma in Automotive Engineering will have an added advantage.
 

2. System Administrator
 

Salary Scale - KTTC 7 (K)
 

Ksh.21,300 X 520 – 22,340 X 600 – 24,740 X 680 X 26,100 X 770, 29,180 p.a.
 

Requirements:
 

i) BSc in Information Technology/Computer Science, Electrical/Electronics Engineering plus 3 years experience in a similar position
 

ii) Must have a MCSA or CCNA
 

iii) Diploma in any of the following areas Information Technology/Computer Science Electrical/Electronics Engineering plus 5 years experience in a similar position are also encouraged to apply and must possess (ii) above.
 

3. Assistant System Administrator
 

Salary Scale - KTTC 6 (J)
 

Ksh.13,700 X 350 – 14,790 X 390 – 15,180 X 6420 – 16,440 X 450 – 17,340 X 490, 18,810 p.a.
 

Requirements:
 

i) Diploma in Information Technology/Computer Science/Electrical/Electronic Engineering from a recognized institution
 

ii) Advanced certificate in Computer Maintenance will have an added advantage
 

iii) Must have a MCSA or CCNA
 

iv) Experience of at least 3 years in a similar position
 

4. Chief Security Officer
 

Salary Scale - KTTC 7 (K)
 

Ksh.21,300 X 520 – 22,340 X 600 – 24,740 X 680 X 26,100 X 770, 29,180 p.a.
 

Requirements:
 

i) Should have worked with the Police or Armed Forces of Kenya to a level of Inspector and discharged honorably.
 

ii) Trained in security matters
 

iii) Certificate of good conduct.
 

5. Electrician
 

Salary Scale - KTTC 5 (G)
 

Ksh.10,120 X 230 – 11,270 X 320 – 12,390 X 320 X 13,350 X 350-14,400 X 400, 15,200 p.a.
 

Requirements:
 

i) Government grade test certificate grade I OR
 

ii) Craft certificate in electrical installation
 

iii) 3 years working experience
 

iv) Training program in electrical repairs and maintenance.
 

6. Draftsman Technician
 

Salary Scale - KTTC 5 (H)
 

Ksh.12,120 X 270 – 12,390 X 320 – 13,350 X 350 X 14,750 X 420,16,430 p.a.
 

Requirements:
 

i) Diploma in mechanical Engineering from a recognized institution
 

ii) Proficiency in CAD applications
 

Qualified candidates should apply in their own handwriting with copies of Academic and Professional Certificates and Testimonials to reach the undersigned on or before 31st May 2012.
 

The Chief Principal, 

Kenya Technical Teachers College, 

P. O. Box 44600 - 00100, 

Nairobi

Nation Media Group Permanent Business Executives (TV) and Marketing Manager (Nation Broadcasting Division) Jobs in Kenya

Permanent Business Executives (TV)
 

Job Ref: HR-BE-05 2012
 

The Nation Media Group, the largest independent media house in East and Central Africa with operations in print, broadcast and digital media. 

It attracts and serves unparalleled audiences in Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania and Rwanda. 

We wish to recruit suitably qualified Business Executives. 

We invite applicants who are performance driven and possess excellent skills and capability to drive sales and revenues for our TV platform.
 

The Role:
 

Reporting to the Business Manager, the Business Executives will develop, maintain and increase a solidly dependable client base and provide an effective service to clients so in order to maximise advertising sales volumes and revenue targets.
 

Key Responsibilities:

• Targeting and developing new sales accounts through handling external sales calls and prospecting clients.
• Obtaining research and market intelligence data for executing sales opportunities.
• Contributing sales promotion ideas to the sales and advertising team
• Retaining current business and developing new business contacts
• Marketing programme scheduling in order to attract commercials to the station.
• Preparing proposals and advertising ideas to area businesses while selling commercial advertising time and other station products to local advertisers,
• Maintaining sales contacts with appropriate representatives of major advertisers and issues resolutions.
• Understanding the business objectives and advertising strategies of clients and finding ways to help them achieve their objectives through effective advertising.
• Attracting advertisers to sell products and services via television
• Providing input on sales promotion ideas to team members.
• Executing budgets and targets through effective solicitations, promotions and customer service.

Skills, knowledge and experience requirement

• Basic University Degree
• 2 to 3 years experience in sales preferably in a broadcasting environment
• Assertive with the ability to develop relations with clients and to execute sales closures
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Well developed presentation skills.

This is a permanent position which offers an excellent career growth opportunity and a competitive remuneration package. 

Attractive commissions will be offered based on performance.
 

Marketing Manager - Nation Broadcasting Division (NTV, EASYFM, QFM & QTV)
 

Job Ref: HR-MM-05-2012
 

We are looking for brand custodians to propel our brands to new heights. 

If you are passionate about marketing and have a strong track record in building brands, then you’re the person we’re looking for to fill the position below.

Key Responsibilities

• Formulate and drive the marketing strategies and plans to grow brand equity for the above mentioned brands and deliver against business objectives
• Identify opportunities for growth and improved customer satisfaction
• Maintain a keen awareness and understanding of market and consumer trends and interpret their impact on key business performance metrics
• Drive consumer market research and use the knowledge for product development
• Work collaboratively with the editorial and programming teams to develop new ideas and deliver outstanding content
• Work collaboratively with the advertising sales teams to deliver against revenue targets
• Manage and motivate the brand team to achieve set targets

Skills & Experience

• Strong strategic thinker with experience in marketing strategy formulation and execution.
• Leadership skills to lead and manage multiple projects.
• Ability to influence and work well with diverse, cross functional teams.
• Possesses a high level of independent judgement.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• 3+ years proven experience in a senior marketing role or as an Account Director in an advertising agency.
• University degree in Business, Marketing or other related field.

If you meet our requirements, please send your application and a detailed CV online to http://careers.nationmedia.com before 16th May, 2012. 

Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted
 

We shall only contact the short listed applicants

Mercy Corps - Chief of Party (Market Development, Livelihoods, Value Chain, Nutrition) Job in Nairobi Kenya

Position Title: Chief of Party – Market Development, Livelihoods, Value Chain, Nutrition - Kenya
 

Primary Location: Nairobi, Kenya
 

Position Status: Full time
 

Current Employee: N/A
 

Please note that this position is contingent on receipt of new program funding.

Program / Department Summary:
 

The Chief of Party (COP) will lead the implementation of a proposed five-year $49 million program to support increased resiliency and economic growth in Kenya’s Northern and Arid Lands.

Mercy Corps has been operational in Kenya since 2008, initially in response to the Post Election Violence in Rift Valley, and then expanding to a national program under USAID’s Yes Youth Can! initiative.

 In July 2011, Mercy Corps began operations in Northeastern Province through integrated humanitarian response in Wajir County. 

The program in Wajir currently focuses on supporting increased resilience through strengthening the livestock value chain, supporting diversified livelihood options, and improving access to pasture and water resources.

The REGAL-IR program will support USAID’s Feed the Future Initiative through improving resilience to drought and other shocks. 

The objectives of the program include: strengthened and diversified livelihood options, increased inclusiveness of value chains, improved nutrition, improved capacity to peacefully manage conflicts, community-based natural resource management, and disaster risk reduction.

General Position Summary:
 

The Chief of Party (COP) will manage all aspects of program including meeting the objectives of the project while providing overall technical, administrative, operational, and logistical management of the project, with a focus on achieving the results defined in the co-operative agreement. 

The COP is responsible for developing a strong, coherent vision within REGAL-IR and initiating innovative strategies across the program. The position requires significant long-term experience in pastoral and livestock issues in the region, and strong leadership and coordination skills.

The COP will act as the key liaison between USAID/Kenya and all other counterparts, and Government of Kenya officials.

 The COP is expected to lead and/or participate in strategic and high level policy forums and meetings with various actors and advocate for broader pastoralist issues.

 The COP is expected to contribute to improving pastoralist’s policy environment using REGAL-AG evidence base and learning generated through the project.

Essential Job Functions:

Strategy and Vision

• Provide strategic vision, leadership and overall responsibility for all aspects of the program’s development, implementation, and management.
• Outline and maintain a strategic plan for the implementation of program activities, including finalizing target areas/activities, methods of operation, and means of evaluation.

Program Management

• Provide leadership and strategic vision in all aspects of program implementation, development and management. Ensure that program implementation is responsive to communities and partners, and aligned with Mercy Corps principles, values and strategic plan. 
• Monitor adherence to grant agreement, Mercy Corps policies and procedures and relevant external rules and regulations. Oversee performance of consortium partners and sub-grantees.
• Conduct frequent field visits to all project sites.
• Coordinate with program and finance and administration staff to ensure operational systems are in place to support field activities including logistics (transport, warehousing and asset management), procurement, security, administration and human resources.
• Propose design of new local policies as needed and in accordance with donor and Mercy Corps regulations.

Coordination and Representation

• Represent Mercy Corps at government, donor, NGO and other relevant events in the field, in close coordination with the Country Director. 
• Coordinate activities with consortium partners, subgrantees, local government and other implementers, as well as with other Mercy Corps programs.

Team Management

• Create a work atmosphere conducive to professional growth and development of excellent personnel at all levels.
• Implement, and ensure all staff are effectively using the performance planning and management system, establishing performance expectations and regularly providing constructive feedback. 
• Promote accountability by conducting staff annual performance reviews with direct supervisees, and ensuring that supervisory staff do the same.  
• Contribute to country team-building efforts, and ensure the integration of all team members into relevant decision-making processes.

Security

• Work closely with the country team’s security focal point to develop and maintain systems that ensure the safety and security of the team in all aspects of its work. 
• Ensure that programs are designed and implemented with a clear analysis and understanding of security management priorities.

Organizational Learning
 

As part of Mercy Corps’ agency-wide Organizational Learning Initiative, all team members are responsible for spending 5% of their work time in formal and/or non-formal professional learning activities.

Accountability to Beneficiaries
 

Mercy Corps team members are expected to support all efforts towards accountability, specifically to our beneficiaries and to international standards guiding international relief and development work, while actively engaging beneficiary communities as equal partners in the design, monitoring and evaluation of our field projects.

Supervisory Responsibility:
 

Direct supervision of: Deputy Chief of Party, Finance and Grants Manager, and other positions TBD.

Accountability:
 

Mercy Corps team members are expected to support all efforts towards accountability, specifically to our beneficiaries and to international standards guiding international relief and development work while actively engaging beneficiary communities as equal partners in the design, monitoring and evaluation of our field projects.

Reports Directly To:  Kenya Country Director

Works Directly With: Other Program Managers in-country, HQ Program Operations Team members, Technical Support Unit team members

Knowledge and Experience:

• MA/S or equivalent in social science, management, international development or other relevant field.
• 10-15 years of overseas experience including 5 years in a senior management position.
• Strong understanding of U.S. government compliance issues
• Prior experience as a Chief of Party or Deputy Chief of Party
• Strong written and oral communication skills in English, including report development, writing and editing.
• Strong management skills, with good understanding of relevant cross-cultural issues.
• Proven experience in systems-based approaches to enhancing resilience
• Sectoral experience in pastoralist livelihoods, livestock development, conflict mitigation or natural resource management.
• Previous experience in Kenya or the Horn of Africa is preferable.

Success Factors:
 

The successful COP will combine exceptional management skills and experience in maintaining donor and partner relationships and will have an outstanding ability to develop, implement and manage innovative programs within the current and future program structure of Mercy Corps in the region. 

S/he will also have proven experience with cross-cultural team and capacity building, individual staff development, and strong mentoring skills. 

The CoP will have demonstrated skills in managing programs in challenging insecure environments and will be an expert at multi-tasking, prioritizing, problem solving and have simultaneous attention to detail and strategic vision. 

The most successful Mercy Corps staff members have a strong commitment to teamwork and accountability, thrive in evolving and changing environments and make effective written and verbal communication a priority in all situations.

Living Conditions / Environmental Conditions:
 

This position will be based in Nairobi, which is an accompanied post.

Mercy Corps Team members represent the agency both during and outside of work hours when deployed in a field posting or on a visit/TDY to a field posting. 

Team members are expected to conduct themselves in a professional manner and respect local laws, customs and MC's policies, procedures, and values at all times and in all in-country venues.

Please apply immediately.

For detail and application, go to www.mercycorps.org/jobs