NGO Jobs One Acre Fund

NGO Jobs Kenya 2013. 

Job Title: External Relations Associate

Industry: Nonprofit / International Development
Function: Administration and Operations
Employer: One Acre Fund
Job Location: Bungoma, Kenya
Commitment: Two-year minimum Organization

Description: 
One Acre Fund is a growing NGO in Kenya, Rwanda, Burundi, and Tanzania that is innovating a new way of helping farm families to achieve their full potential. One Acre invests in farmers to generate a permanent gain in farm income.

We provide farmers with a “market bundle” that includes education, finance, seed and fertilizer, and market access.

Our program is proven impactful – every year, we weigh thousands of harvests and measure more than 100% average gain in farm income per acre.

We are growing quickly. In six years, we have grown to serve 137,000 farm families with more than 500 full-time field staff.

Job Description: We are looking for an extremely organised, passionate and capable individual to take charge of our External Relations program.

This includes management of guesthouses, regular communication with foreign visitors, organizing of schedules, overseeing all travel logistics, and excellent in-person hosting of our visitors in the field.

Essential Skills and Experience
At least 2 years leadership experience
Highly skilled with computer software, including Microsoft Office (Word and Excel in particular)
Excellent communication skills, both written and oral. Strong writing and email correspondence skills are a must.
A welcoming and humble demeanour, essential for hosting our guests in person
Strong ability to work within deadlines.
Ability to multitask and prioritise – You will be managing many visitors simultaneously and must be able to retain all details related to their travel.
Attention to detail – One Acre Fund has exceptionally high standards and all projects must be completed to a very detailed level.
Ability to work under minimum supervision
Must live or be willing to relocate to Bungoma, Western Kenya.

Desirable Skills / Experience and Qualification
Degree in Business Administration or relevant field
Leadership experience – You may be managing several teams in the future, and we are looking for someone who has great leadership qualities.
Experience in business, entrepreneurship or NGO administration
Personal field or farming experience in rural Kenya
Ability to work long hours – All One Acre Fund employees are passionate about what they do. We are a professional organisation and our employees often work outside regular hours in order to achieve fantastic results.

Career Growth and Development – One Acre Fund invests in building management and leadership skills. We provide constant, actionable feedback delivered through weekly mentorship and through regular career reviews. We are a rapidly expanding organisation and there is significant capacity for career growth in roles that each person can be passionate about.

Areas of Responsibility 
Donor and visitor logistics – Booking transport and accommodation for our visitors, including donors and funders, interview candidates and OAF staff visiting from other sites. Create schedules that cater to individual needs, and ensure that the resulting logistics including setting up meetings are taken care of.

Program and operations hosting: Be the primary host for OAF visitors, take them to visit our field team and to observe fieldwork, as well as our nurseries and warehouses. Build up a network of OAF contacts to ensure timely and appropriate visits depending on the intentions of the particular visitor.

Guesthouse management: You will be responsible to ensure our guesthouses are maintained to the highest standard. This will include management of a cleaner, regular improvements and renovations, and possible construction of new spaces for hosting visitors. You will have to work closely with an existing team that takes care of our accommodation.

Management and development of staff -You may eventually manage large teams of people. You should ensure that all of these people report to you on a timely basis, perform excellently, have full control over their departments, and construct trainings for managers to improve on areas of weaknesses.

Expense and finance management - You will become responsible for the finances of your team. This entails close monitoring of expenses, arranging audits, brainstorming cost saving techniques, and creating a budget for your team.Timeline: Resumes should be submitted by November 22nd 2013

Compensation: 20,000Ksh monthly with Performance Based Incentives

Benefits: NSSF and NHIF, airtime and transportation allowances

Career Development: Twice Annual career reviews and constant feedback. Your manager will invest significant time in your career development.

One Acre Fund is an equal opportunity employer.

To Apply: Email
- Cover letter
- Resume

To kenyajobs@oneacrefund.org (Subject line: External Relations Associate + the place you heard of the position.

Australia Awards – Africa Relations Coordinator Job

Public Relations Jobs in Kenya 2013.
Alumni Relations Coordinator
Australia Awards – Africa is a key component of the Australian Government’s development assistance to Africa. Australia Awards provides a large number of Awards per year to Africans to study on a range of development-focused courses.
Australia Awards is seeking to fill the following positions in the Nairobi office:
Alumni Relations Coordinator
You will contribute to the implementation of Australia Awards’ overall strategy for Alumni development, reintegration, communications and relationship management.
The role is important in achieving Australia’s development and diplomacy objectives in Africa.
Responsibilities in this role will include designing and writing communications pieces for publicity and website content, writing stories to showcase the contributions of Alumni to development contributions, coordinating Alumni events and meetings, coordinating alumni interaction through a social media space built on the website, and providing administrative support to the implementation of Alumni activities.
You must have a degree in Communications or Public relations and a minimum 5 years’ experience in a similar role.
For details on how to apply and to view a full copy of the Terms of Reference, including Position Description and Selection Criteria, please view: www.grminternational.com
Deadline for applications: Close of business 26th of October 2013Australia Awards in Africa is managed by GRM International on behalf of the Australian Agency for International Development (AusAID).
Further details on Australia Awards are available at www.australiaawardsafrica.org
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Sanergy Government Relations Officer Jobs

PR & Communication Jobs Kenya 2013.
Vacancy: Government Relations Officer
Reports to: Government Relations Manager
Location: Nairobi, Kenya
About Us
Sanergy is an award-winning social venture that makes hygienic sanitation accessible and affordable in Nairobi’s informal settlements through a network of local micro-entrepreneurs who run Fresh Life Toilets as small businesses.
We provide business support, marketing and branding support, and we safely collect and convert the waste into valuable by-products.
We serve nearly 10,000 people every single day with hygienic sanitation through a network of over 250 Fresh Life Toilets.
We are recruiting for the position of a Government Relations Officer.
Job Summary
The Government Relations Officer will be responsible for supporting the Government Relations Manager and other departments in carrying out duties that will proactively and reactively aid the smooth operations of the company in the area of operation.
Duties  Responsibilities
Proactive engagement
Meeting with chiefs in areas we have already established relationships
Meeting with Assistant chiefs in areas we are to establish, and have already established relationships, at least once every month.
Meeting village elders in areas we are to establish, and after establishing relationships, at least once every month.
Attending chief barazas, as and when organised, which are to be at least once a month.
Establishing relationships with local county officials during the time of negotiations
Constantly engaging the officials in 5 above, before, during, and after installation, and by meeting them at least twice every month, as well as the painting phase.
Renewal of business permits – yearly, to take at least 7 days.
Renewal of fire permits – yearly, to take at least 14 days.
Renewal of work place registration permits – yearly, to take at least 14 days.
Coaching field officers (after training) on how to engage government officers , and sometimes accompanying them to introductory meetings.
Make weekly briefings to field staff, through a template, on new matters on the ground.
Any other duty as may be assigned from time to time.
B. Reactive Engagement
First point of contact in cases where there is a real or perceived threat of demolitions and/or arrests
First point of contact in issues raised by field staff, or government officials concerning misunderstandings or any other conflict.
Liaise with the Government Relations Manager on all issues that touch on the general operations of the field.
Any other duty as may be called upon to perform by the supervisor.
Requirements
Candidates applying for the Government Relations Officer position should be able to demonstrate not only 2+ years of experience working in a similar capacity, but a sincere passion for the Government Relations field.
The candidate should be able to demonstrate strong relationship building skills, a history of innovative thinking, and a willingness to simultaneously learn and apply new skills.
We are looking for candidates who can demonstrate success working independently in past roles, but who greatly enjoy being a part of a team and collaborating on bigger projects to achieve a shared vision.
Strong candidates will be able to demonstrate:
Diploma or its equivalent in Business, finance, community relations, or related course
2+ years of work experience in government relations related field
Excellent writing and communications skills in English and Kiswahili
Strong relationship building skills
Strong networking skills
Strong understanding of city by laws and government operational mechanisms
Demonstrate initiative and the ability to work effectively and enthusiastically within time constraints
Experience working in a fast-paced, high-pressure, flexible startup environment
Determined to transform Kenya
If you are interested, please post your cover letter and CV at http://www.jobscore.com/jobs/sanergy/list

SMEP Public Relations Jobs Kenya

Public Relations Jobs in Kenya
SMEP Deposit Taking Microfinance Limited, a Christian based MFI regulated by the Central Bank of Kenya, invites applications from interested and suitably qualified candidates to fill the positions of:
Public Relations Officer
PRO/7/10/HRD/2013
This position is based in the CEO’s office and the successful candidate will be charged with the overall responsibility of overseeing public relations and communication that foster a positive company image.
Duties and Responsibilities
Coordinate products/services promotional activities and events with appointed agencies and ensure adherence to corporate and product brand guidelines
Promote a positive company image
Participate in developing and ensuring implementation of effective customer care mechanisms that ensure responsiveness to customers’ expectations
Coordinate preparation of budgets and control expenditure for the section
Provide leadership, staff development and ensure an environment of discipline and team work
Maintain excellent stakeholder relations
Liaise effectively with electronic, print and other media for dissemination of positive Company information
Give leadership in formulation of Company’s communication strategy
Provide protocol services during Company functions and visits
Advise management on innovations and developments for appropriate positioning of the Company
Any other function as may be directed by the Management from time to time
Qualifications and Competencies
Bachelors degree or postgraduate qualification in Public Relations or other qualifications such as Journalism, Advertising or Marketing and Communication, Business Management, Psychology, English or Political science
Professional qualifications in CIPR Advanced diploma in public relations, CIPR diploma in public relations and CAM diploma in Marketing Communications will be an added advantage
3 years working experience in relevant field and a busy environment
Should be aged between 25 to 35 years
Applicants must be committed Christians
Other Key Skills: This is a job that requires interacting with people of all walks of life thus should possess very good communication skills, excellent interpersonal skills, good planner and organizer of events.
How to Apply
Qualified and interested candidates who meet the above criteria should download the “Job Application Form” at www.smep.co.ke/opportunities, and send their filled applications to recruitment@smep.co.ke on or before Tuesday, 23rd October, 2013.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.