International Potato Center <> Communications and Training Specialist

International Potato Center
 

Communications and Training Specialist

The Communications and Training Specialist will be responsible for coordinating and backstopping training and capacity building activities of all partners. 

The specialist will also be responsible for coordinating development of advocacy and behavior change communication materials and messages of all partners. 

 

The Communications and Training Specialist will work closely with the Regional Advocacy Advisor, the National Coordinators, CIP Communications team and representatives of partner organizations on all aspects pertaining to training and capacity building. 

The selected candidate will be based in either in Dar-es-Salaam-Tanzania or Nairobi-Kenya with extensive travel in Nigeria and Tanzania. 

This position reports to the Project Manager and co-reports to the Head of Communications.

Duties and Responsibilities: A key part of this role will be to translate various formal inputs from the consortium partners into a series of advocacy messages, quality communications materials, learning modules and lessons learned. 

The specific duties and responsibilities include to:

• Working closely with the Project Manager, develop and guide implementation of the project’s communications strategy;
• Effectively manage the project’s communications and knowledge management function including management of the project’s component on the knowledge portal on biofortified crops / Sweetpotato, online tools ( blog, facebook, twitter, flickr), print and audio-visual materials;
• Work closely with the Regional Advocacy Advisor, the National Coordinators, the Seed Systems Coordinator and relevant target groups to ensure quality control for design and implementation of communication outputs (e.g. summaries of key findings, press releases, flyers, leaflets, fact sheets, stories from the field, journal articles, media kits, photographs, videos, documentaries, radio programs, learning materials and training modules and booklet of lessons learned);
• Work closely with the Regional Advocacy Advisor, the National Coordinators, the Seed Systems Coordinator and seed system experts to develop training manuals on priority areas along the value chain for the crops, and implement training programs in the two target countries;
• Support the dissemination of project information and materials through a variety of channels designed to reach diverse target audiences;
• Strengthen and coordinate information and knowledge for the specific platforms (beans, cassava, maize and sweetpotato);
• Maintain CIP branding standards;
• Work closely with the Seed Systems Coordinator, the technical team and national partners to organize and facilitate learning events;
• Coordinate media relations;
• Coordinate the project’s major meetings and events;
• Contributes to CIP organizational communications such as blogs, annual report, other publications and participates in monthly meetings.

Requirements:

• A Masters’ degree in journalism, advocacy, communications, public relations, marketing, training or related field;
• At least 5 years professional experience in communications and training;
• Demonstrated experience in managing communities of practice, online platforms and forums;
• Exposure to video making, experience in web-based tools online platforms, and moderating of communities of practice / discussion groups) would be an advantage;
• Effective use of social media for technical application;
• Good photography, radio and video, and media skills;
• Excellent written and spoken skills in English and Swahili are a prerequisite;
• Exemplary communication (written and oral)and advocacy skills;
• Ability to work under pressure and prioritize assignments;
• Proactive approach, with ability to find creative ways to solve problems or exploit potentials;
• Teamwork and ability to work in multidisciplinary and multicultural teams;
• Familiarity with international agricultural researches for development, CGIAR is a plus.

How to Apply:

Applicants should apply online through our CIP’s Job Opportunities website (http://cipotato.org/open-vacancies/), including a cover letter, a full C.V with the names and contact information of three references that are knowledgeable of the candidate’s professional qualifications and work experience.

Screening of applications will begin on 08 January, 2016 and will continue until the post is filled. 

All applications will be acknowledged, however only short listed candidates will be contacted.

Closing date: 15 Jan 2016

Windle Trust Kenya <> Scholarship Teachers

Windle Trust Kenya

Scholarship Teachers

Background: Windle Trust Kenya (WTK), a member of Windle Trust International Federation, is a non-profit organization with a mission to transform society through education and training. 

We are working with communities in Dadaab District, Fafi, Wajir South, Turkana West, Dadaab Refugee Camps and Kakuma Refugee Camp on education projects.

Windle Trust Kenya wishes to recruit for the position of two scholarship teachers, one will be based in Dadaab Refugee Camp and the other will be based in Kakuma Refugee Camp.

 

Key Areas of Responsibility
 

The Scholarship Teacher will be in charge of implementation of WTK’s education scholarship programmes in schools where the WTK sponsored students are. 

The key responsibilities are:

• Coordination, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of scholarship programme in collaboration with education staff and partners
• Provision of adequate and timely technical guidance and supervision to the students
• Promote community self-management in relation to supporting the scholarship programmes

Qualifications

• A degree in education with at least 2 years of proven experience in effective and efficient management of Kenyan education with high quality outputs
• Excellent planning, analytical, conceptual and organizational skills
• Ability to motivate staff and students to perform maximally
• A good team player
• Proven knowledge of Kenya Education system
• Good writing skills
• Good computer skills (MS OFFICE – Ms Word, Ms Excel and Ms PowerPoint)

How to Apply:

If you wish to apply for this position, please send your resumé with a covering letter quoting reference number 9/16

 to: applications@windle.org 

OR 

Human Resource Department, 

Windle Trust Kenya, 

P O Box 40521-00100 

Nairobi 

on or before 24th December 2015.**

Clearly indicate which location you are applying to.

WTK is an equal opportunity employer.

Only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

Solidarités International Kenya / Somalia – Deputy Country Director in charge of Operations - Nairobi

Solidarités International
 

Kenya / Somalia – Deputy Country Director in charge of Operations - Nairobi
 

Desired start date: 01/02/2016
 

Duration of the mission: 12 months subject to founding
 

Location: Nairobi duty station with frequent travel to Kenya and Somalia bases or meeting points (30-40% travel)

"If your dreams don’t scare you they aren’t big enough!"

 

About the mission: Solidarités International has been operational in Somalia since 2007. Solidarités International main areas of intervention are WaSH and Food Security. 

In Kenya since 2007, Solidarités International has field base in North Horr. Resilience and WaSH project are implemented in Marsabit County, with funding from EU and DFID. 

In Somalia, Solidarités International has field bases in two regions: Lower Juba (Dhobley) and Hiraan. Projects are focusing on WaSH and food security.

At the time of the writing of this job description Solidarités International is also considering opening activities in other locations.

The coordination is based in Nairobi. The Field Team dedicated to Somalia Programs is based in Somalia. The Field Team dedicated to Kenya is based in North Horr (Marsabit county).

Current Field Visit locations and their security context:

Somalia: Dadaab / Dhobley / Mandera / Dollow / Other locations inside Somalia, where travel might be needed (i.e. Beletweyne, Galckayo, Mogadishu, Dollow, Elwak, Kismayo, Garowe)

Kenya: Marsabit / North Horr

About the job: The Deputy Country Director (DCD) in charge of Operations in close cooperation with the Head of Mission (HoM) provides a leadership, decision-making and coordinating role on programmatic issues, both in the development of quality proposals as well as the effective implementation of Solidarités International projects in Kenya and Somalia.

The Deputy Head of Mission in charge of Operations supports the Head of Mission in setting up and monitoring operations.
 

He/she is responsible for supervising and coordinating Solidarités International’s programs in Somalia and Kenya.

The Deputy Director of Programs line manages four staff members (WaSH technical coordinator, FSL technical coordinator, Reporting Officer and M&E officer). 

The Deputy Director of Programs reports to the HoM.

Responsibilities

Strategic orientation

• Follow and analyze the humanitarian needs, the development of program sector strategies, the political, cultural and economic context of the countries of intervention
• Be proactive in proposing the setting up of new activities

Coordination and operational monitoring

• Ensure through support to Technical Coordinators and Field Coordinators that all programs are implemented in coherence with annual operational strategy, Solidarités International technical requirements and financial donor criteria

Team management

• Initiate and lead workshops and program department meetings (including launching of new programs)
• Set up training sessions in light of operational requirements
• Manage the Technical Coordination team as well as collaborators placed under his/her supervision

Reporting / communication / representation

• Consolidate internal reports and supervise the preparation of donors reports and amendments
• Oversee the development of timely and high quality reporting for each grant by the program team, for submission per Solidarités International and donor guidelines

Monitoring and evaluation, accountability and learning (MEAL)

• Manage the MEAL team and support it in developing, rolling out and monitoring the use of a country-wide MEAL strategy and tools for the collection and analysis of program information to inform all stages of the project cycle to increased shared learning internally and externally.

The main challenges of the position are: As a senior member of the country management team (CMT), the DCD leads on the development of strategies and implementation of programming in both countries Kenya and Somalia.

Your profile

Education:

• Relevant university degree (Master or Post graduate), preferably in international relations and/or development, political science or management. 
• Experience can substitute qualification but not vice versa.

Experience:

• Minimum 5 years of experience overseas (including 2 years at Senior management level) in complex emergencies, preferably with refugees and/or IDPs/WaSH/Food Security and ASAL countries
• Strong experience in programme development and documented skills in formulation of programme/project proposal as well as budgets and reports
• Ability to use Logical Framework Approach as a tool in programme/project design and follow up
• Demonstrated success in program development and fundraising. Must have a successful track record in initiating, cultivating, and securing support from a range of institutional and private donors.
• Extensive M&E knowledge and experience, including conducting surveys/assessments and analyzing data.
• Experience in negotiating and advocating with government authorities and donors for solutions that serve the needs of beneficiaries, pursuing values of internationally recognized and universal character in a, post-conflict context with a strong respect of local culture and tradition

Technical skills and knowledge:

• Strong working experience in ASAL areas
• Knowledge and experience of working in Somalia
• Strong expertise in resilience and emergency program required
• Proven ability to lead culturally diverse teams
• Previous working experience with Solidarités International is an asset
• Good knowledge of donors procedures (esp. ECHO, OFDA/USAID, DFID and EU)

Transferable skills:

• Very comfortable with standard office software and internet research.

Languages:

• English: Fluent with excellent writing capacities
• French: Fluent with excellent writing capacities
• Somali: knowledge of Somali is an advantage

We offer

Solidarités International will offer you:

A salaried post: according to experience from 2000 euros gross per month, plus 10% annual leave allowance paid monthly, and a monthly Per Diem of 700 USD.

Social and medical cover: Expatriates benefit from an insurance package which reimburses all healthcare expenses (including medical and surgical expenses, dental care and ophthalmological expenses, repatriation) and a welfare system including war risks. Essential vaccination and antimalarial treatment costs are refunded.

Vacation: During the assignment, a system of alternation between work and time off is implemented at the rate of one break every three months. For a one-year assignment, the expatriate will have a 7-day break during the 3rd and the 9th month (with 500 euros allocated by Solidarités). He or she will also be entitled to go back to his or her home country for a 14-day period after six months spent on the mission (Solidarités will cover travel costs).

Contact : Marie-Sophie OLIVERA
 

How to Apply:

Application process

Does this description fit you? 

Please send us your CV and Cover letter in English. 

CV only applications will not be considered.

CLICK HERE to apply online

Closing date: 21 Jan 2016

NB: The vacancy may close before the deadline. Thank you for your comprehension

For further information about Solidarités International, please consult our website: http://www.solidarites.org/en/

Logistics Manager <> 100,000-150,000 per month

Job Title: Logistics Manager
 

Industry: Hospitality / Restaurant
 

Location: Nairobi
 

Salary: 100K – 150K
 

A Nairobi based restaurant with multiple outlets is looking for a highly qualified and experienced Logistics Manager to be responsible for the overall supply chain management. 

Key Responsibilities
 

1. Coordination of the importations with the Head office in Kigali

• Planning the imports in function of the sales planning and stock movements
• Coordinating the transport of goods with head office in Kigali, transporter, clearing agent
• Making sure that the process is well managed to avoid breaking the cold chain at any time

2. The logistic at the Go Down

• Coordination of the reception of the goods from Kigali to totally avoid breaking the cold chain
• Organize the work and schedules of his/her assistant
• Organizing the handling of the products
• Manages the cold room storages and ensures it’s clean and tidy at all times Organize the storage in the cold room in an efficient way that allows anyone to find the right products

3. Organize the deliveries to the different points of sales

• Get the delivery requests from the different points of sales and organize the delivery planning
• Makes sure at all times that the delivery planning is respected and efficient
• Coordinates the local transporter (or our own delivery trucks in the future) for the deliveries

4. Stock Management

• Set up the logistics processes with the Country Director to ensure efficient
• stock management and efficient supply chain
• Set up the record systems (in the go down but also with the different points of sales)

Skills and Qualifications required

• Logistic degree or related field
• At least 5 years experience in a similar position or the same valuable experience
• Perfect honesty, reliability and integrity
• Ability to manage one person (assistant logistician)
• Having a good knowledge of the cold chain would be an added advantage
• Very good ability to multi task
• Very good problem solving skills
• Good communication skills

How to Apply
 

If you are up to the challenge, posses the necessary qualification and experience, please send your CV only quoting the job title on the email subject (Logistics Manager) to vacancies@corporatestaffing.co.ke before 22nd December, 2015

Kindly indicate current/last salary on your CV

N.B: We do not charge any fee for receiving your CV or for interviewing

Only candidates short-listed for interview will be contacted.