Directing staff

The International Peace Support Training Centre (IPSTC) was established to enhance operational capacity for peacekeeping through training, education and research for the benefit of military, police, and civilian staff.

The centre wishes to engage a competent candidate on a contractual basis in the following position:
 

Post Title: Directing staff

2 Positions
 

Type of Appointment: 1 year contract, Level 4
 

Duration: 1 year
 

Direct Supervision: Through the Chief Instructor to the Commandant
 

Salary: Kshs 181,543 – Gross Monthly.
 

Job Purpose: This position is located in training department IPSTC. Reporting directly Through the Chief Instructor to the Commandant, the successful candidates will prepare and deliver quality training lectures in areas related to Police, gender, Civilian and Military for Peace Support Operation with focus on Eastern Africa region.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Responsible for Coordination of academic and workshop training programmes in Peace Support Operation with particular focus on Eastern Africa region;
• Prepare and deliver quality training lectures in areas related to Police, Civilian and Military for Peace Support Operation with focus on Eastern Africa region;
• Responsible for development of training/learning materials, preparing training programs and maintaining records to monitor training outputs;
• Participate in departmental and school meetings and workshops aimed at sharing training outcomes and building interdepartmental collaboration within and outside the school;
• Write and approve lecture materials and hand-outs and presentations in lectures, workshops and symposium to facilitate quality delivery of training programs to Police, Civilians and Military for Peace Support Operation;
• Active member of the institutes’ planning team to determine training program for the IPSTC training calendar;
• Participate in the development of curriculum in collaboration with the Curriculum Development Officers;
• Assist in the design, development and delivery of the Centre’s programmes;
• Assist in the production of a quarterly IPSTC newsletter;
• Liaise with relevant institutions, academic, I/NGOs and research institutes etc., with a view to increasing IPSTC’s “network of gender experts;”
• Develop cutting edge training tools and methodologies so as to meet the institution’s standards as a centre of excellence;
• Remain abreast of contemporary adult learning principles with a view to developing relevant training tools and methodologies for associated training events; and
• Develop a roster of training experts/facilitators in gender and related subject areas.

Education & Experience

• Must have training development experience
• Minimum of a Master’s degree in a relevant field
• Work independently without daily supervision.
• Must be a Gender expert in the field of Peace and Security
• Good grasp and ability to deliver on other peace, conflict and security related subjects.
• Mission experience including UN/AU mandates roles of Police, Civilian and Military would be an added advantage.

Skills, abilities and personal attributes

• Ability to prepare and deliver lectures to high level professionals with diverse backgrounds;
• Ability to manage time and work to strict deadlines;
• Proactive, initiative, with excellent networking and collaborative skills;
• Ability to conceptualise, design, develop and undertake structured evaluation and review of training projects and programs;
• Good report writing analytical skills;
• Public speaking and excellent presentation skills;
• Effective team leadership skills;
• Ability to continuously monitor and acquire new knowledge on relevant peace and security trends and developments.
• Males and Non-Kenyans are encouraged to apply for this position

How to Apply:

 
Applications including cover letter, CVs, copies of relevant certificates, current remuneration and expected remuneration as well as current notice period should be addressed to the:

Director
International Peace Support Training Centre
Westwood Park, Karen
P O Box 24232 - 00502
Nairobi, Kenya

Or emailed to: jobs@ipstc.org

Deadline for submitting applications is 15th Feb 2016. 

Only short-listed candidates will be contacted to undergo a selection board interview.

Bureau Supervisors

Chapacopy is a printing solutions company offering copying and printing services to both personal and business segments of the market.  

Chapacopy was started in 2012, with the initial bureaus being Koinange and CrossRoad - Karen. 

To date we have opened 6 bureaus – Koinange - CBD, CrossRoads - Karen, Gallleria - Karen, Garden City-Thika Road and ABC - Westlands. 

As part of our continued expansions we are currently recruiting for a qualified and experienced Bureau Supervisors to join our team. 

We are seeking professionals who are qualified and whose primary be responsibility will be to build relationships with new and existing business customers with the goal of providing total copy and print solutions as well as enhancing the sales capabilities of our Copy & Print Team.
 

Key Responsibilities Include:

• Continuously determine and develop sales growth opportunities within existing business customers to drive profitable sales in Chapa Copy print shops, focusing on in store business development and growth, high level of customer service.
• Ensure the bureau consistently produces quality products by implementing appropriate quality control thus ensuring the work is done to perfection and service and delivery is timely.
• Maintain and support existing accounts and ensure all levels of service and quality are being met to customer’s expectations.
• Develop a sales culture in store (referrals, lead generation, up-selling & great customer service) to increase continuous product awareness. 
• Grow copy & print customer base by actively prospecting and building relationships with business customers, focusing on identifying top business customers in order to provide them with an ongoing total print solution.
• Stock management and stock taking on daily basis; ensure supplies are at acceptable level to avoid any monitoring the daily sales and submitting a financial report at the end of each day.
• Employee management, daily reporting time.
• Receiving and orienting all new staff into the bureau; ensure proper orientation, required basic training.  Develop and implement continuous training, coach and mentoring Customer service assistants to achieve results and build strong customer relationships and team work.
• Consistently find ways to ensure Customer Service assistants are satisfied and recognized for wins
• Maintain adherence to all company policies and procedures; Perform other related duties as assigned

Qualifications / Knowledge / Experience:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration or related field
• Two to four years progressive retail or printing industry experience, preferably in a supervisory capacity
• Proven Experience developing relationships with new and existing customers leading to profitable sales
• Basic Computer Skills

Skills

• Results oriented, self-motivated, and driven by both financial and career opportunities
• Experience selling in a copy and/or print environment.
• Managing Execution: delegates responsibility and conveys clear expectations.
• Focus on Service: identifies and anticipates customer requirements, expectations and needs
• Engage and Inspire: projects a positive image and serves as a role model to other’s.
• Developing Others: provides feedback, coaching, and guidance to enhance others development.
• Building Relationships: relates to people in an open, friendly, accepting manner.
• Leveraging Diversity: creates a respectful and inclusive environment.
• Results Orientation: demonstrates a strong drive to achieve meaningful results leveraging sales data and metrics.
• Adaptability: adapts appropriately to competing demands and shifting priorities.

Application Process
 

If you meet these criteria and are enthusiastic about print production and have the drive and passion in design, we would very much welcome your application. 

Please email your CV to kaziyetujobs@gmail.com  by 14th January, 2016.  

Please note paper application will not be accepted.

Photographers

Chapacopy is a printing solutions company offering copying and printing services to both personal and business segments of the market. Chapacopy was started in 2012, with the initial bureaus being Koinange and CrossRoad - Karen.

To date we have bureaus – Koinange - CBD, CrossRoads - Karen, Gallleria - Karen, Garden City-Thika Road and ABC – Westlands.

As part of our continued expansion we are currently recruiting for qualified and experienced Photographers to join our team.  

 

We are seeking seasoned professionals who are qualified and whose primary be responsibility will be to build relationships with new and existing business customers with the goal of providing total copy and print solutions as well as enhancing productivity and customer service experience.

Responsibilities Include:

• working with clients to discuss the images they require and how they want to use them;
• seeking out appropriate photographic subjects and opportunities;
• carrying out research and preparation for a shoot;
• working in different locations and in different circumstances to get the right image;
• using an extensive range of technical equipment, including cameras, lenses, lighting and specialist software;
• communicating with photographic subjects, putting them at ease, encouraging them and directing them;
• arranging still life objects, products, scenes, props and backgrounds;
• liaising with other professionals, including graphic designers, writers, gallery managers, picture researchers, commissioning editors and art directors;
• managing the processing and use of images, discussing technical problems, checking for quality and dealing with clients' concerns;
• preparing proofs for approval;
• compiling finished products for sale, such as albums and framed prints;
• understanding traditional film and digital photography and keeping up to date with industry trends, developments and new techniques;
• developing expertise with software to digitally enhance images by, for example, changing emphasis, cropping pictures, correcting minor faults, or moving objects around;
• managing the business aspects of the work, including administration, scheduling work, invoicing and basic accounting;
• developing a good portfolio, building a network of contacts and achieving a reputation for quality and reliability in order to secure future assignments;
• Self-marketing by, for example, producing business cards, postcards and promotional materials, and creating and maintaining a website.
• Any other  duties as allocated by the supervisor

Qualifications / Knowledge / Experience:

• Essential: Diploma preferable  in related field
• Proven photography experience,
• Possession of creative flair, versatility, conceptual/visual ability and originality
• Demonstrable design skills with a strong portfolio,
• Ability to interact, communicate and present ideas.
• Up to date with industry leading software and technologies (In Design, Photoshop etc.)
• Highly proficient in all design aspects including creative originality, fluency of ideas, near vision, visualization, oral comprehension, inductive reasoning, information ordering, category flexibility, visual color discrimination, excellent oral communication.
• Active listening, attention to detail, timely work and, sensitive deadlines.
• Certificate of Good Conduct a must have. 

Application Process

 
If you meet these criteria and are enthusiastic about print production and have the drive and passion in design, we would very much welcome your application. 

Please email your CV to kaziyetujobs@gmail.com  by 14th January 2016.  

Paper applications will not be accepted.

Data Platform Support Specialist

International Rescue Committee  (IRC)

Data Platform Support Specialist
 

Sector: Research

Location: Kenya

Employee Type: Regular

Employee Category: Full Time

Background / IRC Summary: “Any intelligent fool can make things bigger, more complex, and more violent. It takes a touch of genius – and a lot of courage – to move in the opposite direction." (Albert Einstein)

The  International Rescue Committee  helps people whose lives and livelihoods are shattered by conflict and disaster to survive, recover, and gain control of their future. 

 

IRC teams provide health care, infrastructure, learning and economic support to people in 40 countries, with special programs designed for women and children. Every year, the IRC resettles thousands of refugees in 22 U.S. cities. 

Job Overview / Summary: Focused on technical system support for country programs, the Data Platform Support Specialist is a member of the team responsible for IRC’s new global measurement data platform, which is centered on the DHIS2 platform. 

Working in partnership with field staff, IT, International Programs Department, and technical units, the Support Specialist performs a key role in ensuring the success of data platform system functionality for the IRC user community. 

Specific tasks include project data migration, project configuration, technical assistance and issues escalation, front line help desk application support, and participation in setting standards for processes, data quality, security, and systems configurations.

The position is based in IRC’s Program Quality Unit to ensure close contact with technical units and country programs and acts as a conduit to further IT and vendor systems support.

Major Responsibilities

• Provide technical support and backstopping to field and HQ staff using the IRC data platform
• Communicate with country focal points as to overall systems changes, needs, and questions, and advocate for systems improvements
• Provide escalated support to country programs and HQ, and manage further escalation of support questions to the vendor, IT or programs staff
• Ensure the data platform and systems adhere to IRC systems standards and processes
• On a project-by-project basis, migrate data from existing sources (e.g., spreadsheets) into the data platform
• Work with country teams to configure new projects in the data platform, including clarifying indicator definitions, then creating datasets, data elements, indicators, and other relevant DHIS2 objects
• Participate in the design, implementation, and operation of data quality processes as they apply to the data platform
• Analyze data platform issues and gaps and identify solutions
• Participate in the maintenance of systems and user documentation

Required Skills

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent
• At least two years of experience implementing and / or supporting DHIS2 including project  and core system configuration
• Experience with M&E
• Must be fluent in French
• Ability to communicate effectively in both verbal (i.e. day-to-day discussions, team meetings) and written (requirements and design specifications) form, as well as an overall ability to be clear and concise in all communications
• Good listening skills
• Strong analytic curiosity and innovative problem solving skills using a systems thinking approach
• Proven ability to work both independently and in a dynamic, cross-functional team structure
• Proven ability to establish and maintain working relationships across all departments and levels of the organization

Preferred Skills

• Direct international experience implementing programs or M&E in an NGO context
• Experience with the DHIS2 tracker module
• Experience with SQL and / or data modeling
• Experience providing support for enterprise-level platforms with substantial numbers of users across global time zones and varying IT infrastructure
• Familiarity with mobile data collection and/or case management tools such as Ona, CommCare, Kobocat, Magpi, mFieldWork, OpenEMIS
• Experience with enterprise data architectures, integration and master data management
• Experience with the delivery of systems functionality in low/intermittent bandwidth scenarios for managing data
• Experience with GIS such as ESRI

Working Environment: 

• Standard office working environment
• Some international travel as needed

How to Apply

CLICK HERE to apply online

IRC leading the way from harm to home. 

IRC is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

IRC considers all applicants on the basis of merit without regard to race, sex, color, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status or disability.