Area Sales Representative Job in Kenya

Area Sales Representative
1.    Identification       

    Job Title    :    Area Sales Representative (ASR)
    Department    :    Sales
    Reports To    :    Area Sales Manager
    Location    :    Kenya

2.    Purpose

• Responsible for achievement & exceeding of secondary sales targets in a geographical area.
• Provide leadership to a distributor(s) & distributor sales team(s) on maximizing business expectations.

3.    Key Accountabilities

• Train, guide and supervise distributor’s salesmen on product knowledge, selling skills and customer service to meet management expectations.
• Merchandise and ensure display/visibility standards are maintained.
• Develop and maintain accurate market descriptions and define growth potential.
• Accomplish set secondary sales targets.
• Maintain and enhance distribution of product and range in appropriate outlets.
• Ensure distributor has adequate stock and range to meet target volumes.
• Ensure the required reports are correctly completed and submitted to the Head Office on time:

Forecast Report (Monthly).
Delivery Schedule (Monthly).
Secondary Sales Report (Monthly).
Daily Sales Numbers (Daily - Written Report to be sent weekly).

• Market Intelligence & Marketing report (in real time and the written report bi-weekly).
• Feedback from Market.
• Proposals and Summary of Promotions.
• Implement and report on marketing activities, e.g. Promotions, POS.
• Ensure Company policies, procedures, business standards and code of conduct are complied with.
• Provide value added performance through the following activities: selling, merchandising, handling customer complaints, opening new outlets, growing new range in outlets and product knowledge dissemination to trade.
• Hold regular performance meetings with the team to discuss business development plans.
• Develop and execute job description for the distributor sales people and ensure that the distributor sales people meet the key focal points.

4.    Job Specification Education and Experience:

• Diploma in a business related field from a recognized institution.
• Proven sales experience (2-3 yrs) in a competitive environment. FMCG experience will be an added advantage.

Other Skills, Competencies and Requirements

• Strong sales, team-player, and potential management skills:

drives for results
thinks strategically
acts with integrity
fosters open communication

• provides the best service and motivates customers
• Fluent communication skills in English;
• MS-Office (Word, Excel. PowerPoint) and Database experience at user level;
• Willingness to travel regularly

If you possess the above qualifications and the drive to meet exciting challenges, Please send your CV and remuneration details to: therecexpert@gmail.com  

Please indicate the position you are applying for in the subject matter of the email.

Applications should be received by 7th September 2012.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted

EGPAF Laboratory Program Officer (Lodwar) and Communication Project Officer (Nyanza) Jobs in Kenya

 The Elizabeth Glaser Pediatric AIDS Foundation is a global leader in the fight against pediatric HIV and AIDS. 

We are working in 15 countries around the world to provide HIV prevention, care, and treatment services for children, women, and families—with a mission to eliminate pediatric AIDS.
 

EGPAF in Kenya is currently looking to recruit for the following 2 positions:
 

1. Program Officer, Laboratory - Lodwar
 

Reporting to the Senior Technical Advisor, you will support establishment and expansion of quality laboratory services especially improved access to laboratory diagnosis and monitoring through CD4 testing, TB testing and Early Infant Diagnosis to support provision of quality integrated HIV prevention, HIV counselling and testing, care and treatment services within the Ministry of Health, Private and Faith Based Sector health facilities in Turkana County.
 

You will provide day to day contact with DMLT, DHMT, point of care laboratory technicians and technologists and Field officers based in districts and facility level – providing technical assistance and capacity building to establish, strengthen and expand a laboratory network. 

You will provide oversight to ensure that access to laboratory services is improved and maintained.
 

To be successful in this role

• You will be a holder of degree in Medical Laboratory and Higher National Diploma in Laboratory training
• You will have a minimum of 5 years proven experience in HIV laboratory work
• Be registered with KMLTTB.
• In addition, demonstrated supervisory skills and program management experience will be an added advantage.
• Experience in working with USAID/CDC will also be a requirement.

2. Project Officer, Communication and outreach - Nyanza
 

Reporting to the Project Director, you will support the Maisha project in communication and education initiatives that build awareness towards elimination of pediatric HIV and keeping mothers alive as well as advocacy with key partners and stakeholders.
 

You will design, implement and evaluate communication, advocacy and outreach initiatives to support elimination of pediatric HIV, increase public awareness of and demand for prevention of mother-to-child transmission of HIV and paediatric HIV/AIDS care and treatment services and create awareness among policy makers opinion leaders, the media, civil society organizations and the public about pediatric AIDS issues.
 

You will advocate for adoption of the eMTCT framework at various MOH level and among partners as well as for sustainability of actions towards elimination of pediatric HIV.
 

You will monitor the implementation of the policies and guidelines with a view tracking policy implementation around elimination of pediatric HIV, document and disseminate progress toward elimination of new pediatric HIV infections, and document eMTCT programme success stories and share these with partners at the local and national levels through various mediums

To be successful in this role

• You will be a holder of bachelor’s degree in relevant field such as humanities or social sciences with 4 years’ experience in communication, outreach and advocacy programs.
• You will have experience in public health policy and technical activities at the district and community levels.
• Experience in working with government, opinion leaders and civil society in addition to managing people driven processes and advocacy cycle will be added advantage.
• Excellent analytical, research and writing skills are a requirement.

If you believe you are the candidate we are looking for, please submit your application attaching current resume’ to: kenyarecruitment@pedaids.org .
 

The closing date is 14 September, 2012
 

Only short listed candidates will be contacted

Parliamentary Strengthening Project (PSP) - Monitoring and Evaluation Specialist Job in Kenya

 The Parliamentary Strengthening Project (PSP), funded by the US Agency for International Development (USAID) and the United Kingdom’s Department for International Development (DfID), and implemented by the State University of New York’s Centre for International Development (SUNY/CID), seeks qualified candidates for the position below. 

The Project works in partnership with the National Assembly to support Parliament’s various institutional development activities. 

The successful applicant, to be based in the Nairobi SUNY Kenya office, will be hired as a contract employee by the United States International University (USIU) and will report to the SUNY Kenya Country Director/Chief of Party (COP).
 

Monitoring and Evaluation Specialist
 

Description of the Position
 

The Monitoring and Evaluation Specialist will support PSP efforts to develop effective programming and to monitor and report on progress to desired outcomes from the project’s efforts under the guidance and direction of the Chief of Party.
 

Principal Responsibilities
 

In collaboration with PSP staff, MPs, Parliamentary and ministerial staff, other international partners, and civil society leaders, the Monitoring and Evaluation Specialist will:

• Oversee the design, data collection, and analysis of survey research, PMP data and baseline studies of MP, CSO and citizen perceptions of the Kenya Parliament, its role in making of national policy, budgeting and law making, and the constructive involvement of civil society organizations through small grants in this process.
• Assist in the preparation of briefing documents, success stories and support the PSP program officers in presenting study recommendations to Members of Parliament, parliamentary and ministerial staff, CSOs leaders, USAID officials, and other international development partners.
• Prepare quarterly and annual PMP Results for USAID and DFID that measure and analyze the project’s progress in achieving targeted output, outcomes, objectives and overall goal established in the PMP.
• Regularly appraise the COP on any developments in regard to project monitoring, evaluation, reporting and learning (MERL)that the PSP needs to be aware of or to improve.

Preferred Qualifications

• Graduate degree in a field relevant to the area of expertise. Experience in legislative development will be an added advantage.
• At least 5 years of relevant M&E experience and reporting for a public or international organization.
• Excellent report writing and oral communication skills.
• Proven ability to work and communicate well within a team and withsenior experts, government and legislative officials.

To Apply
 

Prepare a one-page cover letter summarizing your interest in and qualifications for the position you are interested in and append a brief CV. 

Forward this by email to suny@sunykenya.org addressed to 

The Country Director, 

Parliamentary Strengthening Project, 

SUNY Kenya. 

Applications will be accepted until September14, 2012.

Short-listed candidates will then be notified. 

Only those who qualify for this high level position should apply. 

Any form of canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification.

Islamic Relief Security Coordinator Job in Kenya

 Islamic Relief is an international NGO seeking to promote sustainable economic and social development by working with local communities through relief and development activities.

IR-Kenya program seeks to recruit the following position:

Security Coordinator
 

Duty Station: 30% Nairobi and 70% Field (Wajir, Mandera and Dadaab)

Under the supervision and direction of the Country Director, the Security Coordinator will effectively implement all appropriate risk management strategies, related to the safety and security, and the protection of assets in Country. 

Specifically, he/she will be responsible for the management, implementation and oversight of all security operations in support of staff and programme activities.

Responsibilities:

• Ensure all functions mentioned below are carried out in an efficient and effective manner whilst providing maximum security support to field operations;
• Manage and coordinate security operations ensuring that security procedures are implemented and followed as per the Country Security Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs);
• Coordinate all emergency/crisis management assets providing a timely and coherent response to incidents as they arise;
• Provide additional operational support and guidance to the field security teams as required;
• Liaise with and report to the Country Director to ensure that all relevant security information is disseminated in a timely manner to the appropriate offices, their staff and other stakeholders as required;
• Task and guide field security teams and personnel to conduct security assessments and threat analysis as required, and where necessary provide feedback on proposed mitigation strategies for Area and Districts threats;
• Assist in the design and implementation of project related security strategies, security policies/standards and establish a concrete course of action for their implementation and review;
• Liaise with the Operations Department to ensure that training procedures and policies are implemented within the project to an acceptable standard;
• Liaise with other agencies Security focal persons; Govt, UN, INGO’s, Local CBO’s and other stakeholders

Qualifications/Experience/Skills:

• At least 7 (seven) years of progressively responsible experience in security operations and information management in a police or military environment;
• Past experience with INGO’s
• Strong technical competencies in safety management and experience with the NGO security management framework
• Experience in participatory training in safety related subjects
• Familiarity with humanitarian operations, backed up by relevant experience in complex emergencies (ideally in a range of locations)

Core competencies:

• An ability to exercise sound and strong management skills in times of crisis and emergencies.
• Excellent planning and organizational skills
• A high sense of discretion and integrity when dealing with sensitive information.
• Demonstrates sound judgment in security operation and information management skills.
• High standard of computer literacy and an excellent knowledge of security information related liaison and analysis.

Qualified candidates to send their applications and CV to: Human Resources Coordinator

Islamic Relief Kenya Programme, 

P. O. Box 417 – 00202 

KHN Nairobi. 

Email: info@islamic-relief.or.ke or ir2012hr@gmail.com. 

To reach us not later than Friday 7th September, 2012.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.