Business Journalist Intern Urgently Needed

We urgently need a business journalist intern to start working immediately. 

Please note that you must be qualified by demonstrating a strong record of having done similar tasks before by writing for a relevant business newspaper, magazine, website etc, have a strong passion for business matters, be a holder of a strong diploma or degree from a recognized institution. 

Please give verifiable prove in your application.  You must understand what it means to produce high end business content including reports, whitepapers, business news, market analysis, trends monitoring etc. 

You should be committed, willing to go the extra mile without compulsion, work fast and diligently under minimum supervision, be extremely creative and above all be a person who finds it easy to blend in a focused team.

A strong masterly of PR skills will also be an added advantage. 

You need to portray a strong corporate personality, high interactivity, friendly demeanor, happy spirited, creative, intelligent, appealing business image and a strong will to succeed in new frontiers.

The work location is based in Ongata Rongai so those with proximity will find this convenient.

However this will not be considered as a qualification since you can always make suiting arrangements.

Let’s hear from you.

Please apply urgently to wsnets2012@gmail.com

Economic & Agricultural Affairs Senior Policy Officer Job Vacancy

Our client seeks to recruit a Senior Policy Officer Economic & Agricultural Affairs responsible for policy development and advice on agricultural issues and manage field projects

Required:

• Must have commercial background
• Have knowledge on economic and agricultural issues in Kenya
• Must have master’s degree or equivalent in a relevant field
• Have ability to work in a multicultural environment
• Experience working in the private sector and with government are an added advantage
• Must be proactive and independent

Duties:

• Policy development on agricultural and economic issues
• Advising management on new policy or ways of implementing policies
• Reporting on policy issues regarding agribusiness, agriculture and economic policy developments
• Managing of several projects on PSD/ food security

Salary: Ksh. 300K – 450,000 depending on experience

Deadline: 15th March 2013
 

Applications:
 

To send your up to date CV to: 

sue@summitrecruitment-kenya.com
Summit Recruitment & Training, Blixen Court, 

Karen road, Karen
 

Only short listed candidates will be contacted. 

Please indicate in your email which position you are interested in. 

Only candidates stating current salary will be considered.
 

Please do not apply if you do not meet the requirements of the job

Experienced Writers Urgently Needed

Writing jobs is recruiting experienced online writers to begin working immediately on a fulltime and permanent basis. 

If you are a holder of a Degree certificate or is in the course of attaining one, kindly feel free to apply. 

You will be contacted immediately for further info and details. 

Forward your application to writingjobbs@gmail.com.

Ujamaa - Africa Research Job Vacancy in Korogocho Nairobi Kenya

Ujamaa - Africa Research Vacancy

Location: Nairobi - Korogocho
 

Position Type: Permanent
 

Employment type: Full time         

Start Date: Immediately

Ujamaa-Africa, is a Kenyan NGO, that promotes economic empowerment, personal security and health for vulnerable women and girls.

We are looking for a driven Research professional to join an intelligent, diligent team working on research projects in Gender Based Violence Studies in urban slums in Nairobi. 

Every day we achieve extraordinary results by being innovative, selfless, excellent and bold in our work.

With our aim being reducing the prevalence of rape through prevention strategies, we have a remarkable record that we are setting, that is changing the GBV world.

We are currently involved in a groundbreaking research program which has thus far demonstrated a dramatic decrease in the prevalence of rape in the 5 urban slum areas, where Ujamaa teaches a proprietary personal security program in schools,CBOs,FBOs and in other forums.

Requirements: Creative, analytical thinker, strong presentation skills with the ability to turn complex data/concepts into clear insights.
 

The incumbent must also have strong personal attributes and Strong data analysis skills and knowledge of SPSS and other research data analysis software.

Specific tasks

• Manage all aspects of complex research projects, including negotiating project objectives and direction with other managers. 
• Create comprehensive project plans to ensure projects are  completed successfully.
• Prepare periodic presentations for management regarding research project status and recommendations.
• Strategic planning of research schedules.
• Perform periodic evaluations to allow the director to determine effectiveness of our programs and make suggestions when applicable.
• Ensure that the questionnaire scripts are well mastered by the facilitators, to maintain all ethics of research
• Ability to write protocols and prepare and submit research grant applications
• Ensure that data collected is entered into Ujamaa’s (Information System) database
• Participate in knowledge impact assessments and reporting.
• Supervise & assist  field agents in any tasks that have set deadlines.
• Identify challenges and build capacity of community units and staff on facilitation, data collection, mobilization skills among other identified needs.
• Work with various research databases and Ujamaa Softwares,to input data from other departments.
• Coordinate testing, installation and compile modification reports for all departments in Ujamaa.
• Document best practices and submit work for publication in partnership with reputable Kenyan and American Universities (Current Academic Partners include USIU, UCLA and Stanford Universities)
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Degree in any Research related field.With at least 2 years experience especially of managing projects within a slum setting
• Understanding of qualitative, quantitative and participatory Research, Monitoring and evaluation methodologies and principles
• Knowledge of field research trial set-up.
• Computer skills: MS Office applications and SPSS sofware (compulory), coupled with the ability to work with customized Ujamaa Softwares.

If you meet the above criteria, email your resumes to: research.ujamaa@gmail.com

Include your current remuneration in the application.

Only Shortlisted candidates will be contacted.