GEMS Education Solutions Events Manager - CEI Programme Job in Nairobi Kenya

Events Manager - CEI Programme
 

Nairobi, Kenya
 

Fixed Term Position to January 31st 2014
 

GEMS Education Solutions is a division of GEMS Education, an established education provider with over 50 years of experience. 

We harness the insights and expertise gained from the largest network of international schools worldwide to improve standards in public education provision globally. 

Our experienced professionals partner with governments to deliver efficient, high quality public education to meet and raise the expectations of families and communities around the world.
 

Our team comprises leading experts in education reform, curriculum development, teaching and learning practices as well as program design and evaluation. 

We focus on the specific needs of school systems in emerging as well as developed economies.
 

The Backround and Role
 

Education innovations in the non-state sector are rapidly emerging in low and middle income countries. 

While a handful of innovations capture global attention, there is very little information on the scale, scope, and impact of the numerous organisations and social enterprises that make up the non-state sector in education.

To address this information gap, the Results for Development Institute (R4D) will launch the Center for Education Innovations (CEI). CEI aims to increase access to quality education for the poor by identifying, analyzing, and connecting non-state education innovations.

GEMS Education Solutions will serve as CEIs in-country representative in East Africa, helping to raise CEI’s profile and cultivate a network of CEI stakeholders (including program implementers, policy makers, researchers, and funders).
 

The Events Manager will support a research project, designed to identify, analyze, and connect non-state education programs/innovations in East Africa.
 

The Profile of Candidate
 

You will be an experienced Events Manager and will meet the following requirements;

• Experience of organizing networking events.
• Experience of speaking at events and publicizing information and research.
• Experience of developing marketing material (such as press releases, etc.)
• Experience of using a range of social media including social networking and blogs.
• Experience of producing good quality written material.
• Excellent team working and a willingness to show initiative and creativity.
• Excellent communication skills and experience of liaising with different groups.
• A sound understanding of public policy and political systems in Kenya.
• Some experience of qualitative and quantitative research and data analysis.
• A good knowledge of Microsoft Office, and other relevant software that can support research analysis.
• An interest (and ideally experience of working) in education policy and practice.
• A relentless and tenacious spirit and who are willing to stick with a problem until they find a solution.

The Application Process
 

If you believe you are able to meet our requirements and are attracted to this exciting challenge, please submit a CV with recent photograph, along with your formal letter of application and details of two referees to jamie.wilkes@gemseducation.com
 

Please quote ‘Events Manager 2013’ in the title of your email.
 

The deadline for applications is Friday 5th April, 2013

ICRC Head of Protocol Job in Nairobi Kenya

The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) is an impartial neutral and independent organisation with the exclusively humanitarian mission to protect the lives and dignity of victims of war and internal violence and to provide them with assistance. 

It also endeavours to prevent suffering by promoting and strengthening International Humanitarian Law and universal humanitarian principles.
 

The ICRC’s Regional Delegation in Nairobi co-ordinates the institution’s humanitarian activities in Kenya, Tanzania and Djibouti. It also runs Regional specialist units that provide support and expertise to the CRC’s delegations in Africa.
 

Head of Protocol

The ICRC Regional Delegation in Nairobi is seeking for an experienced and highly motivated person to fill the above-mentioned position.
 

Job Profile:
 

The Head of Protocol forms part of the Head Office team working under the supervision of the Head of Regional Delegation. 

The incumbent will be responsible to provide advice, maintain relationships as well as to support the Delegation’s strategies on diverse issues related to the Government of Kenya, especially the MFA and multilateral bodies and international organizations. 

These duties require an in-depth knowledge of the MFA and Government as well as inter-agency affairs.
 

Responsibilities:

• Assist on matters of protocol and advice on any new policy that has an impact on ICRC’s operations and relations in the frame of the Headquarters Agreement;
• Advise and assist the Somalia Delegation with issues of Government protocol; visas, permits, airspace clearance, vehicle exemptions etc...,
• Represent the Head of Regional Delegation (HORD) and the Delegation at various meetings including State functions and diplomatic ceremonies and other formal I informal gatherings;
• Pursue collaboration with GAD within the framework of the Cooperation Agreement. Explore avenues of mutual interest with EAC, ACI-IPR,
• Liaise with the relevant departments to organize meetings and workshops;
• Remain abreast of networking events taking place and participate where relevant;
• Manage external contacts and relationship with the following: Office of the President, MFA, Embassies, other Ministries, Senior Government officials, UN agencies and multilateral bodies:
• Support concerned departments, Logistic Centre and Somalia Delegation in administrative matters with authorities.

Minimum requirements:

• University degree in Social Sciences;
• Minimum 5 years of experience in a similar function;
• Very good command of written and spoken English, knowledge of French would be added advantage;
• Computer literate.

Other requirements:

• Good organizational and analytical skills;
• Good interpersonal and reporting skills;
• Ability to work independently.

Interested and qualified persons, with the required experience are invited to submit their application to the Head of Human Resources on the below address, before 15th of April 2013.

Please include; Detailed curriculum vitae, copies of certificates, current and expected remuneration and contact details of three referees.
 

Please note that only short-us fed candidates will be contacted.
 

Canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification
 

International Committee of the Red Cross,
Nairobi Regional Delegation, 

Denis Pritt Road, 

P.O.Box 73226, 

Nairobi, 00200, Kenya:
 

E-mail: nai_hr@icrc.org

Safisana Group of Companies Brand Manager Job Vacancy

The Safisana Group Limited (a Group of companies) which comprises of various subsidiary companies that have been founded to offer home improvement solutions is looking for a Brand Manager.

The Brand Manager will be involved in:

• Researching consumer markets, monitoring market trends and identifying potential areas in which to invest, based upon consumer needs and spending habits
• Looking at the pricing of products and analysing the potential profitability
• Generating names for new and existing products and services, coming up with ideas for new packaging designs, including shape, size, colours, fonts and imagery
• Overseeing the production of TV adverts, newspaper and magazine advertisements, direct mail packs, email campaigns, websites, exhibition stands, road shows and liaising with art designers, copywriters, media buyers and printers
• Checking marketing copy
• Supervising the sign off of marketing literature and campaigns, liaising with legal and compliance personnel, ensuring the designs and messages meet the company brand and regulatory guidelines
• Monitoring product distribution and consumer reactions through focus groups and market research
• Coordinating the launch programme to external customers as well as employees.
• Represent the company at all creative meetings, including photo and film shoots.
• Create a lasting impression among consumers and improving product sales and market share.
• Monitor market trends and oversee advertising and marketing activities to ensure the right message is delivered for their product or service.
• Work closely with many teams, including product developers, researchers, marketing personnel and creative agencies to make sure the company brand, values and image are followed.
• Attend product launches, conferences and exhibitions.
• Regularly travel to attend meetings with creative agencies.
• Create brand guidelines and making sure that employees follow them.
• Oversee the entire creative process for a single product, or group of products and services.

The ideal candidate should 

• Have an instinctive feeling about future product concepts
• Have good analytical skills
• Be a good listener, able to respond to results and consumer research
• Be an excellent communicator, both verbally and in writing
• Be enthusiastic about our product area.
• Have a Degree in Public relations, Marketing, Bcom or social sciences
• At least 1 year experience

Applications (CV and cover letter) should be sent strictly via e-mail to info@safisana.co.ke and should reach us not later than 15th April 2013.

Safisana Group Limited is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against: color, race, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, gender, marital status, sexual orientation, age, HIV/AIDS status and disability.

Only short listed candidates will be contacted. 

Canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification.

Impact Research and Development Organization Data Analyst Job in Kisumu Kenya

Impact Research and Development Organization is a registered Kenyan Non-Governmental Organization with a main office in Kisumu and regional offices in Bondo, Nyando, Rongo, Migori, Nyatike, Homa Bay, Ndhiwa, Pokot North, Eldoret / Kitale, and Busia County. 

Its principal mandate is to design, implement and evaluate HIV/AIDS research and intervention programs that improve the health status of individuals and local communities. 

We are looking for qualified and experienced personnel to fill in the following position.

Data Analyst
 

The key roles will be to collate, clean, and analyze both quantitative and qualitative data, produce reports, and help write manuscripts for publication in national and international peer reviewed journals.

Minimum Requirements:

• Must have a degree in Statistics, preferably Biostatistics, Computer Science, Mathematics or related field
• Minimum 2 years experience analyzing complex biomedical and behavioral data involving large research studies or programs.
• Demonstrated competency in quantitative and qualitative data analysis software a must, specifically SPSS, SAS, STATA and Atlas-ti.
• Excellent understanding of public health issues particularly HIV/AIDS research and interventions.

Submit applications, complete with CV, copies of certificates and testimonials, names and telephone numbers of two professional referees, current and expected salary, to reach the Undersigned not later than 29th March, 2012. 

As you send your application, kindly have the job title as the subject matter. 

Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

The Human Resources Manager,
Impact Research and Development Organization, 

P. O. Box 9171,
Kisumu.