FMCG Brand Manager Job in Kenya

Job Title: FMCG  Brand Manager

Purpose of the role:

o Build local understanding
 

o Regular use of research findings, market data, consumer, customer and shopper opportunities.
 

o Champion on a continuous basis consumer understanding to secure a truly consumer-led vision and strategy.
 

o Understand broad consumer trends and also specific consumer issues with the brand.
 

o Assimilate and interpret the Brand Health Check and other Quantitative data. o Understand and use appropriately a broad range of ad hoc research tools.
 

o Identify opportunities for local business to drive growth
 

o Adjust brand plans in the light of new category understanding, competitor activity or market changes
 

o Brand audit: annual structure review of core data business performance, brand health and competitive context (Define Jobs to be done/measurable objectives ; Define Activity plans/Schedule)
 

o Establishes channel priorities and opportunities to bring the brand to life at the point of purchase
 

o (Promotions planning, budget setting / Interface with trade marketing)
 

o Managing launch/re-launch plans
 

o Execute launch plans using funds efficiently to achieve measurable objectives and grow the business
 

o (Ensure excellent execution of launch plan to drive distribution , trial, loyalty and awareness)
 

o Communication and activations deployment; Manage communication plan (360° activation program,

• Implement integrated above and below the line brand plans
• Manage budget
• Establish productive working relationships with local support agencies

o Leads multi functional teams to execute the national brand plan in keys channels and achieve the  brand objectives weekly meetings to review and follow marketing and trade activities, define the demand
 

o Constantly evaluates performance of national support activities and in-store implementation against measurable objectives

• Track market trends and competitors activities/ Post evaluate Launches and promotions
• Monitors market shares, distribution and brand health attributes
• Use learning to identify solutions for future activities/ Analyse competition activities to better counter them

o Managing resources and making adjustments to deliver Annual plans and Profit targets

• Monitors and protect brand profit margins
• Controls brand expenditure vs. budget
• Makes budget adjustments in response to market events and competitor movements

Qualifications & Skills:

• Marketing/Business degree.
• 5 years of experience in a similar position in FMCG
• Team alignment/leadership
• Self motivation
• Good command in English

Application Process:
 

Interested candidates are invited to strictly email their cover letter and CV, clearly detailing their current remuneration and expectations to recruitment@odumont.com  before end of day 15 June 2013 

Only short listed candidates will be contacted

ICJ Kenya Programme Officer Job

The Kenya Section Of The International Commission Of Jurists

Established in 1959, the Kenyan Section of the International Commission of Jurists (ICJ Kenya) is a non-governmental, non –partisan, not for profit making, membership organisation registered in Kenya. 

With a membership drawn from the Bar as well as the Bench, it is a National Section of the International Commission of Jurists based in Geneva.

 It is however autonomous from the ICJ Geneva.

The primary Mission of the organisation is to promote and protect human rights, democracy and the rule of law nationally and regionally.

Nationally the organisation has distinguished itself with its consistent tract record of well-informed advocacy and leadership and is today widely acknowledged as a premier human rights organisation in Kenya.

ICJ Kenya seeks to fill the vacancy as detailed below and hereby invites suitably qualified Kenyans to apply.

Position: Programme Officer – Access To Justice Programme

Overall Purpose of the Job:

To work closely with the Executive Director in the management of the Access to Justice programme and to liaise with the other programme staff to create synergy in the achievement of the organisation’s strategic objectives.

Duties:

• To initiate and develop project ideas and proposals in line with the Access to Justice programme
• To effectively manage and coordinate the implementation of programmatic activities within the Access to Justice Programme.
• To carry out research, surveys within the judicial programme to determine areas of intervention. These may include: judicial training, trial observations, court monitoring and provision of legal resources such as text of international treaties amongst others.
• To develop, inspire and lead the programme team to achieve outstanding performance.
• To liaise and consult with the Executive Director on areas of programmatic mandate.
• To liaise with the Finance Office to determine the programme budgets.
• To prepare periodic reports for external and internal use.
• To monitor and evaluate projects within the programme
• To represent the organization in networking meetings when called upon to do so and to create networks within the programmatic mandate.
• To perform any other duty as may be assigned from time to time by the Executive Director

Qualification:

Any candidate interested in applying for the above position must;

• Be an advocate of the High court of Kenya
• Hold a law Degree from a recognized Institution and a post graduate diploma from the Kenya School of Law
• Have some knowledge in Project Management
• Must possess excellent writing and communication skills

Must have three years work experience in a non-governmental organization.

Please send your application, CV and relevant certificates to: The Executive Director, ICJ Kenya, P.O. Box 59743-00200, Nairobi or Email: info@icj-kenya.org. 

Your application should be received on or before 18th June 2013. 

ICJ Kenya is an equal opportunity employer and only shortlisted candidates will be communicated to.

JKF Financial Accountant Job in Kenya (Readvertised)

The Jomo Kenyatta Foundation (JKF) is a Company Limited by guarantee and having no share capital. 

It is a leading educational publisher established by the Government of Kenya in 1966 and mandated to advance education and knowledge through competitive publishing and provision of scholarships. 

The scholarships are extended to bright needy secondary school children.

In pursuit of its mission and guided by the vision of being the top publishing house in Eastern Africa and a leading scholarship provider in Kenya, The Foundation is looking for suitably educated, trained, experienced, self-driven and motivated individuals with exceptional creativity, enthusiasm and energy to fill the following vacant position:

Job Title: Financial Accountant (One Position)

Job Ref: JKF/FIN/FA/2o13/oo3

The position is permanent and pensionable and a competitive remuneration package will be offered to the successful candidate.

Interested applicants should apply by emailing us a copy of filled-in ‘JKF Job Application Form’ to: hram@jomokenyattaf.com.

The forms are available on our website: www.jkf.co.ke

Please note that the Application Form should not be accompanied by testimonials. 

The closing date for receipt of the forms is 17th June, 2013.

Persons living with HIV/AID5, disabilities and women are encouraged to apply.

The Jomo Kenyatta Foundation is an equal opportunity employer.

(Those who had applied earlier need not re-apply)

We are ISO 9001:2008 certified

AAR Healthcare General Manager Job in Uganda

Title: General Manager

Job Number: REF/AAR/31052013/GENERAL MANAGER
Category: AAR Healthcare Uganda

Description:   

Reporting to the Managing Director - AAR Healthcare Holdings, the person will head the Healthcare business and will be wholly charged with providing the overall strategic leadership and profitable growth through the creation of innovative and quality healthcare value proposition to its growing clientele.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and oversee implementation of sound business strategies to support its growth and expansion objectives
• Drive the expansion and profitable growth of the business geographically and in its services portfolio
• Be the custodian of the AAR Healthcare brand and position it as the hallmark of quality, innovation and excellent service
• Formulate sound clinical risk management strategies that continuously promote quality and compliance with global best practices in healthcare
• In charge of standardization and harmonization of clinical practices and protocols across all AAR clinical facilities in the country
• Play a key role in influencing collaboration and partnership initiatives with key industry players, regulatory and respective public authorities in relation to healthcare programmes and policies that impact the industry
• Supervise and mentor a highly motivated healthcare team to consistently achieve business objectives

Person Specifications:

• Under graduate degree with a minimum of 4 years experience at senior level.
• Master's degree will be of added advantage.
• Possess strong marketing and sales competency.
• Proven Leadership skills with good inter-personal skills, and ability to build personal relationships with key business stake-holders
• Must have proven strong communication, negotiation, and conflict resolution skills.
• Have distinguished hand-on operational skills.
• Very good understanding of financial statements.
• Possess high level of maturity and excellence in multi-disciplinary business operations and demonstrated capacity in articulating strategic priorities of the business.
• Good command of Management Information Systems and strong Microsoft office 

AAR is an equal opportunity employer. 

Any individual who is interested in this exciting career opportunity and meets the above job requirements is welcome to submit his/her CV and cover letter on or before close of business Friday 14th June,2013. 

http://www.aarhealth.com/recruiter/users/prescreen_introduction.php?job2=150

Only short listed candidates will be contacted for interview.