Metromark Services - Sales and Marketing Officers

 Metromark Procurement & Sourcing Services Ltd. is looking for Sales / Marketing officers to represent our company in various regions of the country. 

The Sales  / Marketing persons should be able to manage sector sales appropriately, source for new sales channels, conduct demonstrations and be fully aware of the products, fulfill orders, and also build awareness about the products.

The officers should also be able to educate customers on the product usage, and ensure accurate information is collected before application is done.

The interested candidates must have the following qualifications:-

• Diploma in sales/marketing
• Must have work experience in the construction industry-interior finishing (tiles, plumbing etc)
• Must be goal oriented
• Must also be self-motivated, creative, and a self-starter

Qualified candidates should send their C.V’s to metromarkservices@gmail.com

Solidarites International - WASH Program Manager Job in Bardera, Somalia

Vacancy Announcement

Re-Advertised

WASH Program Manager 

Bardera, Somalia

SOLIDARITES INTERNATIONAL is an international humanitarian organization which provides assistance to populations who are victims of armed conflict or natural disasters.

For 30 years, SOLIDARITES INTERNATIONAL (SI) has concentrated its action on meeting three vital needs: water, food and shelter. By carrying out emergency programs, SI has acquired experience and expertise in the fields of WASH, food security, livelihoods and agriculture.

In the Horn of Africa, SI is currently implementing WASH and Food Security/Livelihoods programs in Kenya and Somalia.

Position Objective

The WASH Program Manager is a key senior staff member responsible for managing the WASH program in the field. 

He/she will take the lead in WASH needs assessment; ensuring achievement of WASH objectives; and will manage the WASH team in the field.

Hierarchy

Reports to: Field Coordinator - Bardera

Technical links with: WASH Coordinator Kenya/Somalia

Supervisor to: Construction supervisors, Hygiene promotion supervisors and hygiene promoters.

List of main tasks include, but are not limited to the following:

Team Management

• Recruit, train, mentor and manage the staff under his /her direct responsibility
• Prepare and update job descriptions for staff under his/her responsibility
• Evaluate the skills and performances of the staff under his/her responsibility
• Complete detailed activities plan of the sector in collaboration with the sector team

Project development

• Work closely with the Field Coordinator under the advice of the WASH Coordinator to complete detailed activity plans and other sector reports for the project
• Take lead role in carrying out sector needs assessment and propose best strategies of interventions and implementations
• Contribute to the development of the Program strategy in accordance with the SI Somalia country strategy plan

Project Management

• To ensure correct implementation of WASH activities specific to borehole rehabilitation
• To be responsible for the construction/rehabilitation of rainwater catchments and ensure efficient and effective quality of the work
• To control the development and progress of SI’s WASH program in Bardera (progress indicators, relevance and efficiency) and to adjust activities and processes in relevance to the field situation and budget availability through undertaking regular reviews
• To plan and supervise the implementation of relevant and effective hygiene promotion activities
• To ensure adherence to the budgets with objectives and activities agreed jointly with the financial staff in the field and in Nairobi office
• To be responsible for program reporting to the Field Coordinator according to SI and donor reporting regulations
• To facilitate the collection of baseline, project monitoring and context monitoring data by WASH field staff
• To contribute to the documentation of field experience through the development of Institutional Knowledge Building (IKB) files
• To follow the advice and recommendations of the WASH Coordinator, or to demonstrate good reason not to.

Logistics / Administration

• To prepare purchase requests for materials in liaison with logistics and administration personnel, including the provision of detailed specifications for all requests
• To plan movement and transport needs of the WASH team
• To prepare weekly transport and access plan to work sites for SI staff and have it validated in terms of security by the Field Coordinator
• To validate movements of WASH materials in and out of stock and to ensure timely deliveries of materials to worksites
• To monitor WASH budgets and expenditures, and to contribute to monthly budget monitoring reports to enure efficient and effective use of the available budget allocations
• To project WASH needs in terms of cashflow forecast for the Project

Reporting, Monitoring and Evaluation

• Prepare sector reports and ensure timely submission to the Field Coordinator
• Monitor regularly the progress and the timely implementation of WASH activities as outlined in the project documents. 
• Develop the necessary monitoring and evaluation tool kits to check the success of the project 
• Participate in writing new propositions of humanitarian actions including proposals and concept notes according to the needs of target population 
• Document lessons learnt on strategic approaches (procurement, payment, recruitment, implementations, planning etc…) 
• Ensure that Solidarités’ management tools are properly used in the planning and implementation of WASH activities

Communication

Internal Communication: 

• Share with the team every information about security, activities, logistical or administrative needs 
• Prepare weekly situation report for WASH activities 
• Contribute to final and intermediary activity reports 
• Participate in weekly coordination team meetings 
• Participate in security meetings

External Communication: 

• Sharing and discuss WASH related propositions with donor’s representative. 
• Participate in WASH Cluster meetings / forums whenever possible. 
• Participate and organize meetings with different humanitarian actors (UN, NGOs etc..) about WASH issues in the field

Qualifications and experience requested:

Education:  

• Bachelors Degree in Civil Engineering or other relevant field 
• A master’s degree in a field relevant to WASH programming would be a distinct advantage

Experience:  

• Minimum 3 years of experience in WASH project management in a similar position 
• Minimum 2 years of experience within an NGO or similar agencies 
• Proven experience of working directly with communities and developing community driven projects 
• Experience of work in a high security context 
• Experience in team management and planning Proven experience in project management

Person Specification:

Skills and competences 

• Ability to operate effectively and be accepted by the community in all field sites 
• Good knowledge of WASH technologies and current hygiene promotion methodologies used in humanitarian contexts 
• Good knowledge of the project management cycle and methodology 
• Understanding and interest in emergency humanitarian situations 
• Knowledge and understanding of the main humanitarian actors 
• Ability to analyze complex geopolitics contexts 
• Team leadership and coordination ability 
• Ability to propose and put into action new ideas 
• Ability to negotiate with communities 
• Good communicator 
• Excellent writing capacity

Personality traits: 

• Calm and diplomatic (security context) 
• Good stress management skills 
• Strong capacity to work with initiative and without close supervision 
• Appetite for very challenging situations 
• Acceptance of harsh living conditions 
• Acceptance of Security rules and behavior guidelines 
• Ability to work effectively in a multicultural team

Languages:  

• English (working language) 
• Fluent in Somali language 
• Knowledge of Kiswahili is an added advantage

Computer skills: Excellent competency in Microsoft packages(Word, Excel, Outlook)

How to apply:

Send a cover letter and CV to the following email address: jobapplication@solidarites-kenya-som.org. 

Please indicate the job title and location in the email subject line.

Qualified persons with Somali background will have high consideration for an interview opportunity.

Deadline for applications: 30th June 2012. 

Please note that only shortlisted applicant will be contacted for interview.

SOLIDARITES INTERNATIONAL is an equal opportunities employer

Kenya Episcopal Conference - Baseline Survey on the Challenges and Prospects of Devolution with Respect to Violence

Consultancy and Terms of Reference
 

Baseline Survey on the Challenges and Prospects of Devolution with Respect to Violence
 

1. Background and Introduction
 

The Kenya Episcopal Conference (KEC), a Faith Based Organization, is the assembly of the Catholic Bishops in Kenya united and exercising together their pastoral offices over Christ’s faithful. 

The Catholic Secretariat is the Administrative Centre through which the KEC implements & co-ordinates various pastoral programs (under different commissions) and undertakes all those responsibilities which express the mission of the Catholic Church in Kenya. 

KEC undertakes its work through various commissions amongst is the Catholic Justice and Peace Commission (CJPC).
 

CJPC through the Peace Building and Conflict Transformation Program seeks to carry out a baseline survey and wish to engage qualified and experienced consultants.

2. Scope of the Consultancy

2.1 Purpose
 

The purpose of this baseline survey is to assess the challenges and prospects of the devolved system of governance, effectiveness, relevance, and the potentials for conflict. 

The baseline survey aims at achieving a fair, objective and an accurate assessment of the devolved system of government and its implication on peace processes.
 

2.2 Objectives

The objectives of the study are to:
 

i. Identify likely hotspots of violence in the Counties in accordance with analyses of varied risk factors;
 

ii. Identify the challenges and opportunities likely with regard to violence in the country; and,
 

iii. Identify measures to be put in place to prevent and mitigate occurrence and recurrence of violence in the identified counties.

2.3 Expected Results
 

i) A narrative report (max 65 pages) including the executive summary which will not be more than two pages.
 

ii) A separate table showing different recommendations and tips for their implementations, When? Dead line? Necessary means? Who will be in charge of checking if the recommendations are implemented?
 

iii) A separate table summarizing the main findings.

3. Terms of Reference

3.1 The Tasks:
 

a. Clearly outline the research methods and their appropriateness, relative to the primary purpose, focus and users, pointing out the strengths and weaknesses of the methods.
 

b. To sample the following counties Kericho, Nakuru, Nairobi, Kisumu, Kitale, Uasin Gishui (in Eldoret), and Kisii.
 

c. A description of the overall flow of the research process that is sequence of the key stage given in the final report.
 

d. Describe the research approach and the methods to collect and analyze the data.
 

e. Assess the effects internal (Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities and Threats-SWOT) and external(political, Economic, Social, gender,  Technological, Environmental and Legal-PESTEL) challenges and prospects of devolution and conflicts
 

f. Outline the sources of biases that might have affected the research and how to counteract the same.
 

g. Present the key constraints to carry out the research for example lack of baseline data, lack of access to information sources, use of translators, and the effect of these constraints.
 

h. Whether secondary sources will be referred to, the researcher should indicate the level of reliability of the given information.
 

i. After the field work, the consultant will present and discuss with the Catholic Justice and Peace Commission team the preliminary findings and the proposed concrete recommendations.
 

j. The consultant will submit a final soft and hard copy of the research report to the Secretary General

4. Timescale
 

The contract shall be signed for a period not exceeding two months during which the consultant is expected to submit a final report in both hard and soft copies.
 

5. Required Competencies
 

The consultant should demonstrate the following experience and competencies:
 

i. Substantive knowledge and experience of community and desktop research;
 

ii. Ability to penetrate the diverse communities of Kenya
 

iii. Develop documentation in the area of governance, peace building or any other related field; and
 

iv. Excellent written and oral communication skills in English

6. Application Process
 

Interested candidates are invited to submit applications on or before 27th  June 2012 Close Of Business. 

The application should include the following elements:

i. Copy of recent CV
 

ii. Quotation
 

iii. Sample of similar work

Addressed to:

Secretary General
Kenya Episcopal Conference-Catholic Secretariat
P.O. Box 13475-00800
Nairobi.
 

Email: hr@catholicchurch.or.ke

Sales & Marketing Manager (ICT)

Sales & Marketing Manager (ICT) 

Our client, an ICT company urgently seeks to recruit the above position.

Job Requirements:
 

Degree in sales and marketing with a bias for ICT

Proven Account Mgt skills required to create, maintain and enhance customer relationships
 

Minimum 2 Years of Account/ Project management and Business Development experience
 

Extremely detail oriented with technical competence (understand software, hardware, networks)

Motivated, goal oriented, persistent and a skilled negotiator

High level of initiative and works well in a team environment
 

Excellent written and oral communication skills in English
 

Handles stressful situations and deadline pressures well
 

Plans and carries out responsibilities with minimal supervision
 

Strong work ethics and financial integrity and located in Nairobi, Kenya

Job Description:

• Manage the ESET Kenya Office
• Strategy development for entire business unit
• Execution of strategies to exploit market opportunities (includes Marketing and PR)
• Monitoring the competitive landscape of ESET Products
• Identifying key partners in our territory to drive incremental partner revenue
• Identifying key corporate accounts in our territory for our direct sales revenue
• Be responsible for recruiting and educating new partners by providing sales orientation training and continuous development of existing partners
• Maintaining a good and lasting relationship between ESET Kenya and resellers, end-user customers and ESET Southern Africa Office (our reporting office)
• Delivering quarterly sales volume, market share, and profit projections for business analysis and reporting to the Managing Director and reporting ESET offices in South Africa

If you meet the above minimum requirement, kindly email your CV including your current and expected salary to;

Frank Management Consult Limited,
Nyaku House, Argwings Kodhek Road,1st Floor 

P.O Box 5351-00200,
Nairobi.
 

Emails: frankmconsult@yahoo.com/jobsfmc@yahoo.com