Film Fund Program Officer Job in Kenya

Our client, a Film Fund is looking to fill the following position:
 

Program Officer
 

Key Areas of Responsibility

• Supervising execution of the programs
• Assisting with funding efforts and also attracting technical and training support and proposal writing efforts both internationally and locally.
• Managing outreach programs
• Ensuring effective management of the Fund’s financial resources by creating systems that will make it easier to track the film grants given to filmmakers, many of whom might never have received a grant before. 

Required Qualifications, Skills and Attributes

• At least three years of related grant making and/or program design and management
• A degree in a related field
• Demonstrated analytical capabilities and substantive knowledge of best practices in fields of interest to the fund, familiarity with the public policy and legislative process, public and private funding streams related to the fund’s domains of work, and a working understanding of outcome measures and evaluation methodologies aimed at assessing program effectiveness.
• Working knowledge of raising funds from individual donors, foundations and/or the public sector.
• Excellent writing skills with the ability to write clear, concise analyses and narratives. 
• Ability to prepare and give presentations, and to comfortably interact with diverse audiences including donors, Board members, civic leaders and non-profit and community groups. 
• Ability to motivate, influence, advocate clearly.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail. 
• Ability to lead and manage projects, prioritize work effectively and adjust to multiple demands with consistent timeliness of completion. 
• Knowledge of capacity-building within non-profit context.
• Ability to work well independently and collaboratively as a team member. 
• Ability to take initiative, and follow tasks through to completion. 
• Ability to lead a team toward the organization’s goals, leveraging each team member's skill set.
• Must be over 28 years of age but below 40 years
• Knowledge of the film industry will be an added advantage.

Interested candidates should send their application and must indicate current/last gross salary and expected salary, together with a copy of their CV to info@echelonhc.com before 25th April 2013
 

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Nairobi Women’s Hospital Executive Director Job in Kenya

A Leadership Appointment
 

Nairobi Women’s Hospital is fast expanding and is looking for top talent to join its formidable Leadership team to drive its Vision - “We are trusted with the healthcare of women in Africa”
 

Position:- Hospital Executive Director
 

Reporting to the Group Chief Executive Officer, the job holder will provide vision, planning and operational leadership in the development and growth of NWH hospital business in order to meet the Business Strategy for growth and profitability while ensuring Service Quality and Corporate brand . 

The position will immediately be responsible for 4 fully fledged hospitals, 2 medical centers and 1 extended pharmacy. 

The incumbent will also take charge of new operations in multiple locations in line with Business Strategy.
 

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the development and accomplishment of short and long-term hospital strategy which meets shareholder requirements for growth and profitability.
• Ensure effective communication of the hospital strategies, objectives and performances to rally staff and create a positive company profile.
• Drive the development and achievement of an operating plan and budget which meets growth and profit needs.
• Establish and maintain positive and productive networks and relationships with media, industry players, regulatory bodies, government and communities with the purpose of building the hospital public image and reputation.
• Develops and maintains efficient, effective and innovative hospital structure and processes that deliver the brand promise.
• Keep abreast with the business, political and economic climate in which the hospital and its stakeholders operate to ensure that the hospital interests are protected.
• Ensure the quality, performance and motivation of people employed in the hospital, particularly senior management, meets short and longer-term business needs.
• Ensure compliance with applicable legal, regulatory, ethical and corporate compliance requirements to protect the hospital against reputational and legal risks.

The Person Profile
 

Qualifications, Skills & Experience

• A Bachelors’ Degree from a recognised University
• Masters in Business Administration / Masters in Healthcare Management or equivalent
• Active knowledge and experience in Business, Financial, People and Stakeholder management
• Active application of Information System and Health Care Management
• At least 5 years working experience in a relevant and related concern with proven record of SUCCESS !.

Key Competencies

• Managing Vision & Purpose
• Business Acumen
• Drive for Results
• Customer Focus
• A detailed-conscious individual with strong Analytical skills

Applicants to please send the application and CVs
 

On or before Friday 26th April, 2013 to:-
 

Email address: administrator@bpc.co.ke
 

or to

P.O. Box 17352 00100,
Nairobi.

Tours Consultants, Driver and Travel Consultants Jobs in Nairobi Kenya

A tours and travel company with its head office here in Nairobi, is interested in hiring the following to be based in the Nairobi office:

Tours Consultants 

1 Position

Job description:

• Responding to enquiries regarding hotels & safaris within 24hrs
• Manage the entire tours department, set the targets and formulate ways of achieving and exceeding the same.
• Create and sell innovative tour packages to meet market demand
• Prepare itineraries to the various destinations of interest
• Doing research and producing periodical newsletters and e-brochures with current offers to be sent out to clients/TAs
• Doing tour bookings – both in-bound and out-bound
• Doing regular check on the company website to ensure it is up to date and running smoothly
• Ensuring KWS park rules & hotel regulations are made clear to tourists
• Ensuring payment for each tour booking is received in advance or proper authorization is received from a corporate prior to credit sale
• Creating contact with hotels, car hire, sightseeing attraction and other service providers for best competitive contract rates
• Ensuring the rates files are orderly & up to date
• Ensure bookings that do not mature are cancelled in time to avoid cancellation penalties especially for hotels
• Arranging to see vehicles (and if possible be accompanied by customer reps) before start of service to ensure quality and minimize customer complains
• Briefing drivers before they depart for safari
• Preparing welcome packs for tourists before departure for safari
• Ensure clients’ special requests especially on accommodation & room specification, driver guide language, meals and others are pre-arranged.
• Being on standby ready to provide solutions in case of any hitch during safari
• Coordinating with travel consultants to arrange flying & ground packages Opening client tour files for upcoming tours
• Making follow-ups for tour quotations
• Ensuring that tours quotations are competitive inclusions, exclusions as well as terms & conditions of a quotation should be highlighted to reduce disputes with clients
• Overseeing Quality Control of all Safari Vehicles (Company owned or Sub-hired )
• Any other duty as may be assigned from time to time.

Qualifications

• Degree or a diploma in Tours & Travel operations or tourism management
• At least 2 year experience in Tours & Travel in a busy environment
• Basic Training in business management or sales &marketing will be an added advantage 
• Excellent knowledge of the industry and destinations within East Africa
• Being detail-oriented & Customer service orientated
• Excellent Computer knowledge
• Interpersonal relationships
• Ability to work long hours, with minimal or no supervision and be able to meet deadlines.
• Experience as a tours sales and marketing executive will be an added advantage

Driver 

1 Position

Summary of Key Functions:

1. Provision of reliable and secure driving services
2. Proper use of vehicle
3. Day-to-day maintenance of the assigned vehicle
4. Availability of documents/ supplies

Other assigned duties
 

1) Ensures provision of reliable and safe driving services by

• Drives the head of the Sub-office and other authorized personnel as directed,
• Drives office vehicles for the transport of authorized personnel and delivery and collection of mail, documents and other items,

2) Ensures cost-savings through proper use of vehicle through accurate maintenance of daily vehicle logs, provision of inputs to preparation of the vehicle maintenance plans and reports.

3) Ensures proper day-to-day maintenance of the assigned vehicle through timely minor repairs, arrangements for major repairs, timely changes of oil, check of tires, brakes, car washing, etc.

4) Ensures availability of all the required documents/supplies including vehicle insurance, vehicle logs, office directory, map of the city/country, first aid kit, and necessary spare parts in the assigned vehicle.

5) Ensures that all immediate actions required by rules and regulations are taken in case of involvement in accidents.

The applicant must have

• A KCSE Certificate or equivalent,
• A Clean valid driving license Class A B C E and PSV license,
• A Certificate of Good Conduct from the Criminal Investigations Department (CID)
• Five (5) years driving experience
• A Certificate in First Aid from a recognized institution,
• Occupational Trade Test II for drivers,
• Public Relations Training and should be 35 years and above

Travel Consultant  

2 Positions

A leading Travel Agency in Nairobi is seeking a  Travel Consultant, with relevant experience  of more than 3 years in similar capacity.

Candidate’s Profile:

• The person Must have a  minimum of Diploma in Tours and Travel related filed.
• Minimum Working Experience of  3 years in a travel agency
• Should be 25 years and above
• Good experience with Galileo and Amadeus 
• Trust worthy,
• Outgoing,
• Passionate & aggressive,
• Candidate should be presentable
• Possess good communication skills.
• Good time keeping
• Positive attitude

Qualifications:

• Diploma in Tours and Travel with IATA Certification.

Job Description:

• Report to the Travel and general manager on the task that you are handling
• Involved in the airline reservations team to facilitate ticketing of airlines
• Marketing the products and follow up on sales.

Send your cover letter and CV with names of three referees including your daytime telephone numbers  to rosemary@atouchtours.com  on or before 23th April  2013.

Kindly do not apply if you do not meet the above requirements.

Only short-listed candidates will be contacted. 

Fairtrade Communications Manager Job in Nairobi, Kenya

Job Title: Communications Manager
 

Team: Programmes
 

Job Family: Communications
 

Category: International/Local
 

Location: Nairobi, Kenya
 

Reporting To: Programmes Director
 

Reporting to this post: Communications Assistant; Communications & IT Officer
 

Scale Level: Manager Level 1 Scale point 5
 

Salary Range (Basic): USD 2,500 - 3,960
 

Budget Responsibility: Yes
 

Background:
 

Fairtrade is the leading ethical trading label globally and it’s objective is to improve livelihoods of producers and workers through trade. The Africa Fairtrade Network (AFN), set-up in 2005 and operating as Fairtrade Africa (FTA), is an umbrella organisation representing over 700,000 Fairtrade certified producers in Africa, and is a member and co-owner of Fairtrade International (FLO) which operates from Bonn, Germany. 

Through various networks the FTA also influences and represents non-FLO certified producers and their organizations on fair trade issues nationally, regionally and globally.
 

FTA aims to effectively represent producers within the FLO system and in the broader fair trade movement, working to increase market access and organisational support for African producers and contributing to poverty reduction in Africa. 

To achieve this FTA works with relevant organisations and institutions in building support for Fairtrade and fair trade conditions across Africa and for bringing together people, institutions and governments in a movement for change in world trade. 

Currently there are over 300 Fairtrade certified groups in Africa and the movement is continuing to grow in Africa with new intra-Africa Fairtrade market opportunities and domestic sustainable consumption emerging across the continent especially in South Africa and Kenya.
 

FTA is governed by an elected continental Board, representing all certified producers in Africa, through four regional structures (in Southern, East, West and North Africa), each of which has its own Board of Directors and staff. 

As a member of the Fairtrade International, Fairtrade Africa is also accountable to their Board and works in close collaboration with other Producer Networks in Asia, Latin America and the Caribbean, and with Labelling Initiatives all over the world who are responsible for the development of consumer markets

Commencing in 2013 the African Fairtrade Network will expand its role within Africa beyond representation, coordination and participation for producers to include service provision, product origin management and support standards delivery for increased efficiency and accountability to producers.
 

Job Purpose:
 

The Communications Manager (CM), carries the overall responsibility for the development and implementation of Fairtrade Africa’s communications strategy and plan. 

This involves delivering many different channels of communication, across the continent, regions and Internationally and in different languages. 

The Communications Manager in his/her capacity is responsible for: increasing understanding of Fairtrade Africa (producers, external audience); position Fairtrade Africa as a facilitator for producers, partners and traders; increase visibility and recognition of Fairtrade Africa (producers, external audience). 

He/she will also be in charge of coordinating the organisation’s annual Africa Fairtrade Convention, which unites producers and partners in Africa and globally and also support other events as necessary.
 

The CM will also provide support to the regions and assist with communications and brand management of
specific projects, most notably the introduction of Fairtrade to consumers. 

Finally, as Fairtrade Africa is undergoing internal changes, the CM will help drive improvements in internal communications throughout Fairtrade Africa and the global movement.
 

Overall, the CM will help create a positive regional and international environment in which Fairtrade can succeed by leading the communication strategy and implementation, event delivery and coordinating with the regional teams, member organizations and other stakeholders in and out of the Fair Trade movement.

Specific Tasks
 

Communication Strategy Development, Planning and Budgeting

• Lead FTA communications and media strategy and contribute to the Global communications and branding strategies.
• Lead in the achievement of communications goals.
• Ensure that evaluation systems are in place related to these goals and report progress.
• Develop short and long term communications and media related plans and budgets for the strategy and workplan, programme and activities; and to monitor progress and evaluate performance.
• Drive improvements in an internal communication framework following the merger of Fairtrade Africa with Fairtrade International’s Product Services & Relations department within FTA and the wider global movement.
• Manage the suppliers and service providers ensuring great quality, delivery and value for money.

Producer communications

• Improve communication with producers to keep them informed about Fairtrade Africa projects and activities
• Enhance communication between producers to share best practices
• Support Regional teams at internal events with producers
• Communicate with producers to create impact stories
• Build communication plans that highlight the value that FTA brings and therefore encourages producers to pay their membership fees

External communications & event management

• Coordinate communication work with Fairtrade International, Regional and National Fairtrade Organisations and other Producer Networks – (providing materials and communication tools)
• Identify and support networking initiatives to maximise FTA reach to supporters and stakeholders.
• Build and maintain relationships with audiences such as business associations, think tanks and academia;
• Coordinate FTA’s annual event (Africa Fairtrade Convention)
• Support other relevant events.

Writing/editing

• Lead in the development of FTA annual reports and other publications;
• Write and edit FTA newsletter to publicize Fairtrade news and developments;
• Manage FTA website, ensuring it is updated regularly
• Lead in writing media statements and support development of other communications materials

Media

• Provide proactive and reactive information to the media or to Fairtrade partners for media purposes to support organizational goals and strategies
• Oversee media monitoring on Fairtrade
• Support the Executive Director as the spokesperson, and schedule and participate in interviews, as required
• Support and train producer members and colleagues in media work

Fairtrade Marketing Support

• Coordinate external communication launches for Fairtrade marketing organisations supported by FTA
• Support the implementation of the communication strategy for these marketing organisations;
• Support the identification and roll-out events
• Support the creation of campaign materials
• Support the development and roll-out of a media strategy

Skills and Competence – Essential:

• Graduate level degree or equivalent.
• 5 years of experience working in communications for reputable organisations including at least 1 year line management experience.
• Proven facilitation skills in multi-stakeholder settings & experience working with different audiences, from consumers to donor partners
• Proven experience in brand identity management including design experience.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Proven track record in event coordination
• Internal communications experience
• In-depth knowledge/experience of one of the following: the fair trade movement and its role and impact in promoting development; international development issues; ethical trade or social corporate responsibility.
• Languages: Excellent English is essential.
• Experience of working in an African environment

Preferred:

• Working knowledge of French and other relevant languages, strongly preferred
• Qualification in communication
• Experience in international media
• Up-to-date experience in new media
• Kenyan consumer & media experience preferred

Personal Qualities

• Demonstrable ability to drive forward work on own initiative and with limited guidance
• Demonstrable ability to motivate and enthuse others
• Preference for working in multicultural environments
• Political judgement backed by a diplomatic and sensitive working style
• Collaborative and supportive approach to teamwork.

Application Deadline: 8th May 2013
 

An application form (CVs will not be accepted) can be found on the jobs and volunteering page of our
website www.fairtradeafrica.net.

If you have any queries, please e-mail recruitment@fairtradeafrica.net or call +254202721930 and ask to speak to a member of the Admin team. 

Qualified applicants will be subjected to background checks as a condition of employment. 

The final hiring decision is anticipated end of May 2013 for a preferred start date of 1st July 2013. 

Completed applications should be e-mailed to recruitment@fairtradeafrica.net 

All applicants should state how they meet essential requirements of the post and include their email address, telephone contacts and three referees with contact details on the application form.
 

Others: 

This job description is intended as a guide and should not be viewed as an inflexible specification as it may be varied from time to time in the light of strategic developments following discussion with the post holder. 

The post holder will be expected to work to agreed objectives, which should facilitate achievements of key responsibilities in accordance with the Performance Review Process.