Communications Assistant Job in Kenya

Job Title: Communications Assistant

Application Deadline: Friday, 24th May 2013

Duty Station: Nairobi, Kenya

The African Population and Health Research Center (APHRC) is an international non-profit, non-governmental organization that carries out high quality, policy relevant research on population, health and education issues facing sub-Saharan Africa.

APHRC is looking for an individual who is creative, organized, highly motivated, results-oriented and a great communicator to join a dynamic team and help bring lasting evidence-based change in Africa, to fill the position of Communications Assistant. 

The incumbent will report to the Communications Manager and will be stationed in Nairobi.

Responsibilities

The Communications Assistant will work to support the delivery of clear and consistent messaging to all key internal and external stakeholders in a timely manner. 

In liaison with the Center’s Policy Engagement and Communications (PEC) team, they will:

• Support the PEC team’s administration and coordination including event logistics, scheduling, managing meetings, preparation of administrative and financial documents, grant reporting, record-keeping, library administration and contact management
• Assist in implementing communications strategies focusing on bringing research evidence to decision-makers
• Assist in developing strategic relationships with key national and international media, to ensure comprehensive coverage of the APHRC research (local and international radio, television, print and online)
• Assist in developing press and communication materials for media events using key research study findings
• Assist in researching, writing and editing in-house publications including newsletters articles, speeches, report summaries, case studies and human-interest stories
• Assist in producing and disseminating communication materials, including brochures, posters, info-graphics, audio-visuals and policy documents
• Assist in organizing event to journalists to sensitize and create awareness on APHRC’s research
• Assist in writing and editing web-based information materials in order to daily maintain and update APHRC’s online communication (website and social media)
• Any other tasks given by the Communications Manager

Qualifications and Competencies

 

The ideal candidate should be a team player with the following qualities:

• A first degree in Communications, Public Relations, Journalism or related field.
• At least one (1) year of work experience in communication, writing and content creation, public relations and media relations.
• Experience in graphic design, audio-visual production and online communication (social media).
• Familiarity with communications approaches for planning, executing, and monitoring communications strategies
• Excellent written and verbal communication.
• Ability to work independently in mobilizing media coverage and producing quality communication material
• Willingness to work as part of a team
• Networking, interpersonal, analytical and organizational skills coupled with resourcefulness, initiative and maturity of judgment.

This is a challenging opportunity for a dedicated, highly motivated and flexible professional.

How to Apply

This is a challenging opportunity for a dedicated, highly motivated and flexible professional.

If you would like to join the Center’s dynamic Policy engagement and Communications team and help bring lasting evidence-based change for Africa, please send your CV and application letter which should include remuneration requirements and contact details of three work-related referees, as well as a sample of your writing, to the Human Resources Officer, APHRC by e-mail to jobs@aphrc.org. Please indicate Communications Assistant on the envelope or on the email subject-line.


The Human Resources Officer
African Population and Health Research Center
P.O. Box 10787-00100 GPO, Nairobi
www.aphrc.org

Insurance Financial Sales Advisors Jobs in Kenya

Financial Sales Advisors

As part of  its aggressive growth strategy in 2013 a leading insurance company wants to strengthen the team to achieve ambitious performance objectives, the Company wishes to recruit experienced, dynamic, innovative and high caliber individuals to fill the positions of   Financial Sales Advisors.

Reporting to the Assistant Sales Manager and operating in a highly competitive and dynamic environment, this challenging position requires the candidates to perform the following functions:

Duties and Responsibilities

• Prospecting for clients for the provision of  insurance and investment services and products including unit trusts, life insurance, monthly investment plans, education plans, General insurance, Retirement planning, offshore products etc.
• Provide financial advice to clients according to their requirements and risk profile, as well as the performance of the specific portfolios
• Carry out a detailed-fact find review of the potential clients and recommend appropriate insurance and investment products.
• Maintain a regular follow-up with clients to maintain a strong customer service.

Qualifications, Skills and Ability Requirements

• Minimum K C S E grade C-
• Minimum Age- 26 and above
• Bachelor's degree or relevant professional qualifications will be an added advantage.
• Successful track record of selling in the financial services sector, teaching or any other relevant profession;
• Have a good network and adept at connecting with people;
• Prior experience in selling life, investments or  in any other field will be a definite advantage.
• COP in insurance or its equivalent professional certification, added advantage
• Good working knowledge of financial markets and financial products
• Results oriented and able to work under strict deadlines to meet sales targets
• Ability to thrive in a high-pressure, fast-paced environment with minimum supervision
• Remuneration is an attractive highly rewarding Commission based structure.

If this position is of interest to you, please apply to salesadvisor.recruit@gmail.com with a covering letter latest  27th  May 2013 explaining how you would meet the demands of this challenging position (please do not send hard copies).

In the event you do not hear from us, please consider your application unsuccessful

m2m Partner Associate Job in Kisumu, Kenya

Partner Associate 

(Kisumu)
Purpose: 

To build the technical and organizational capacity of implementing partners (IPs) and their MOH counterparts to effectively deliver the Kenya Mentor Mother Program (KMMP) according to national guidelines. 

The Partner Associate works in close collaboration with key m2m, IP and MOH colleagues. 

The position reports to the Senior Program Manager and is based in Kisumu.

Key Areas of Responsibility:

• Support m2m senior staff to select IPs for engagement and facilitate initial orientations
• Contribute to the design of m2m’s capacity building program for IPs, including defining objectives and developing program services, standards and resource materials
• Act as the m2m relationship manager for a group of IPs, building effective relationships and cultivating commitment within each IP organization and with MOH counterparts
• Deliver capacity building services to each IP, including:
• Lead the facilitation of the KMMP Implementer’s Workshop for IPs and MOH counterparts
• Co-facilitate the KMMP Training of Trainers Workshop and the KMMP M&E Workshop for IP and MOH staff
• Develop a joint workplan for capacity building  support
• Provide ongoing tailored mentorship to IPs aligned to identified support needs
• Draw on m2m service delivery at model sites to capacitate IPs, in partnership with the Regional Manager
• Continuously evaluate the effectiveness of capacity building interventions and promote program quality
• Gather and disseminate lessons learned and best practices, and contribute to report writing for donors and other key stakeholders
• Participate in the m2m Kenya extended management team, reflect on program progress and make recommendations for improvement
• Ensure accurate and timely communication with IP staff, key stakeholders, the Senior Program Manager and m2m headquarters in Cape Town, South Africa
• Perform any other duties assigned by the Senior Program Manager

Qualifications and Experience Required:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in public health or a related field; relevant Master’s degree an advantage
• Minimum of 5 years experience in public health program management
• Direct experience managing a PMTCT peer education and psychosocial support program (with m2m or elsewhere)
• Competencies Required:
• Demonstrated knowledge of public health project design, management and evaluation
• Excellent group facilitation skills with audiences of senior health professionals
• Demonstrated ability to mentor others (in technical content and through a change process)  
• Ability to lead, inspire and motivate others, including MOH and partner colleagues in senior roles
• Demonstrated ability to think critically and creatively and to facilitate collective problem-solving
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to develop and maintain relationships at multiple levels
• Familiarity with basic principles of adult learning theory and behavioural / organizational change
• Ability to work independently and cooperatively with diverse organizational units
• Dynamism, independence and creativity
• Computer literacy (MS Office, Outlook and Internet)
• Fluency in English and Kiswahili essential
• Possession of own car and valid driver’s license beneficial
• Enthusiasm to work on behalf of m2m’s mother and infant clients

To Apply:

Interested applicants should submit their Curriculum Vitae and covering letter to the mothers2mothers Human Resource Department via email to kmmprecruitment@m2m.org by Tuesday June 4th, 2013.
 

Only short listed candidates will be contacted. 

If you do not hear from us by July 4th, please consider your application unsuccessful.

Tour Consultants Jobs in Kenya

Tour Consultants (2 Posts)

• Diploma in Tours & Travel ( IATA)
• At least 2 years experience in Tour Consultancy or Ticketing
• Male/Female
• Age 20-30 years
• Job location is Nairobi City Centre
• Salary is 25-30k pm
• Ability to handle clients professionally

Applications to be sent to: itus@kentrain.co.ke and mainamaina83@yahoo.com  Indicating Job Title by 25th May 2013.