Chief of Party NGO Job Vacancies

NGO Jobs Kenya 2013.
Chief of Party, Solutions for African Food Enterprises (SAFE)
Reporting Unit/Supervisor: Project Director
Location:Nairobi, Kenya
Travel: Up to 50%, frequent local and regional travel, periodic travel to the USTechnoServe
Background:
TechnoServe works with enterprising people in the developing world to build competitive farms, businesses and industries.
We are a nonprofit organization that develops business solutions to poverty by linking people to information, capital and markets.
Our work is rooted in the idea that given the opportunity, hardworking men and women in even the poorest places can generate income, jobs and wealth for their families and communities
With more than four decades of proven results, we believe in the power of private enterprise to transform lives.Program
Description:
Solutions for African Food Enterprises (SAFE) is a TechnoServe (TNS) program in partnership with USAID and Partners in Food Solutions, with the aims of increasing the competitiveness of the African food processing sector and expanding availability of affordable and nutritious foods.
Partners in Food Solutions (PFS) is a non-profit organization formed by General Mills to link the technical and business expertise of volunteer employees from General Mills, Cargill, Royal Dutch DSM and Bühler.
This program provides knowledge and technology transfer to build the capacity of African food processors, improving availability of nutritious foods and creating market opportunities for small holder farmers.Position Description: TechnoServe is seeking a Chief of Party (CoP) for a USAID-funded regional program, Solutions for African Food Enterprises (SAFE).
This regional program will be implemented across Kenya, Malawi and Zambia in partnership with PFS representing several of the world’s leading food companies.
SAFE aims to increase the competitiveness of the African food processing sector and to expand availability of nutritious foods.
SAFE will build on the success of the African Alliance for Improved Food Processing (AAIFP), a partnership implemented by TechnoServe in Ethiopia, Kenya, Malawi, Tanzania and Zambia.
Required Skills & Experience:
Oversee implementation and management of SAFE program
Accountable for program delivery – activities and outputs toward achievement of targeted outcome / goal
Set annual targets, develop and execute to annual work plans, implement ME plan, lead course correction if needed
Report to USAID, PFS and TNS on program progress
Manage the SAFE country and regional teams, including Deputy Chief of Party, ME Manager, Finance Manager and Program Assistant
Manage project to budget with robust planning and monitoring, including gender integration
Coordinate with implementing partner, PFS, and donor, USAID, and share best practices
Represent program at local and regional stakeholder level
Facilitate Safe Alignment, Coordination and Knowledge Sharing with Other Programs and Local Stakeholders:
Represent SAFE program at local and regional stakeholder level – governments, institutions, other programs, USAID Missions, etc
Foster alignment, coordination and shared learnings with stakeholders
Liaise with Project Director on contributions towards broader PFS activities – lessons, best practices and alignment with other PFS projects and priority partner interests
Manage Activities to Support Field Program Expansion:
Provide input into expansion planning
Liaise with local stakeholders and USAID missions in target geographies
Co-ordinate the mapping study of new geographies to identify program opportunity
Support the program design for new country implementation
Manage the start-up and implementation within new geographies
Qualifications:
Advanced degree in Agricultural Economics, Business Administration or other relevant field
At least 5 years relevant project management experience (e.g., international SME development programs, USAID project management, private sector agro-processing)
Experience living and working in sub-Saharan Africa, regional program experience preferred
Strong market orientation, entrepreneurial and innovative thinker
Experience leading and managing high caliber multicultural teams, preferably some experience with managing remotely
Experience managing complex, multi-disciplinary, and challenging field operations in developing countries, Africa preferred.
Demonstrated skills in problem solving, consensus building, and coordination of diverse stakeholders Knowledge of USAID regulations and procedures strongly preferred
Verbal and written fluency in English
Demonstrated capacity to produce high quality reports and proposals
Previous successful experience mentoring and building capacity of staff and highly results driven
How to Apply:
Qualified and interested applicants should submit a Word-formatted single document consisting of cover letter, resume and salary history to jobs@tns.org.
Please identify the position for which you are applying in the subject line.
Only applicants meeting minimum qualifications will be considered or contacted.
No phone calls please.

Sales Jobs Kenya Cleaning Company

Sales Jobs in Kenya 2013.
Our client is a cleaning company in Nairobi seeking to recruit 3 sales people to join their marketing team.
Purely commission based
Requirements;
Diploma in marketing
Sales experience with a cleaning company
Aggressive individuals
Self driven
If you are up to the task, kindly send your CV to jobs@jantakenya.com clearly indicating ‘sales job’ on the subject line.
Do not attach any certificates.Only shortlisted people shall be contacted.

Sales Jobs Housemart Co Limited

Sales Career Jobs in Kenya 2013.  Sales Representative
Housemart Co Limited is an international company dealing with building and construction materials household commodities and hardware products.
We are currently looking for an experienced and dynamic candidate to work as part of the project division as a sales representative to sell our products and generate profitable new business.
Sales Representative
Job duties and responsibilities
Listening to customer requirements and presenting appropriately to make a sale.
Maintaining and developing relationships with existing customers in person and via visits, telephone calls and emails.
Follow all company regulations and KPI policy.
Honestly and accurately fill out and hand in all sales management forms and reports in good time.
Negotiating the terms of an agreement and closing sales.
Gathering market and customer information.
Be clear on all transaction conditions i.e. prices, stock, delivery to avoid any inconveniences on both the client and the company’s ends.
Negotiating on price, costs, delivery and specifications with buyers and managers.
Checking quantities of goods on display and in stock.
Recording sales and order information and sending copies to the office for soft copy processing.
Handle and deal with all clients concerns courteously, politely and in a timely fashion.
Reviewing your own sales performance, aiming to meet or exceed targets.
Gaining a clear understanding of customers’ businesses and requirements.
Making accurate, rapid cost calculations and providing customers with quotations.
Feeding future buying trends back to employer.
Any other tasks assigned by management.
Knowledge and qualifications
Diploma in Sales and Marketing.
One (1) years experience preferably in the building materials industry.
Computer literate.
Strong energetic and passionate about sales.
Able to handle pressure.
Good Communication skills and interpersonal skills.
Interested and qualified candidates should post their resumes and application letter only (in one document) and send to jobs.kenya@sunda.com.
Before end day 31st October 2013.

Event Organizer & Administrator Jobs 30-50K

Latest Jobs in Kenya 2013.
Position: Event Organizer and Administrator
Industry: Hospitality and Entertainment
Location: Nairobi
Availability: Immediately
Salary Range: Kshs 30,000- 50,000
Our client, a reputable firm in the hospitality industry involved in event and décor organization, layout and creation seeks to recruit an Event Organizer and Administrator. The ideal candidate will be responsible for the overall co-ordination of the day to day affairs of the company and should have a pleasant and outgoing personality.
Key Tasks and Responsibilities
Attending various meetings with clients on behalf of the company
Ensuring follow – ups with clients
Receiving payments on behalf of the company and banking the same when necessary
Supervising set up for functions, events, parties and weddings
Researching markets to identify opportunities for events
Liaising with clients to ascertain their precise event requirements
Preparing detailed proposals for events (e.g. timelines, venues, suppliers, legal obligations, staffing and budgets)
Ensuring insurance, legal, health and safety obligations are adhered to
Coordinating venue management, caterers, stand designers, contractors and equipment hire
Organizing facilities for car parking, traffic control, security, first aid, hospitality and the media
Planning room layouts and the entertainment programme, scheduling workshops and demonstrations
Coordinating suppliers, handling client queries and troubleshooting on the day of the event to ensure that all runs smoothly
Overseeing the dismantling and removal of the event and clearing the venue efficiently
Professional Skills and Competencies
Diploma in Arts, Business Management or any other  related field
1-2 years of experience in a similar role
Negotiation skills
Attention to details and have a creative mind
A self starter with outstanding event organizing skills
Honest and able to work with minimum supervision
Ability to work under pressure
Excellent interpersonal, communication and networking skill
To apply, send your CV only to careers@flexi-personnel.com before Friday 8th October, 2013.
Clearly indicate the position applied for and the minimum salary expectation on the subject line.

Sample Cover Letter For IT Job Vacancies

By Tabitha Makumi,
IT careers in Kenya are currently in demand as we move towards having a pure techno city which is  Konza. Over time IT jobs have become one of the most sought after careers mainly because of the high salaries that come with them and the diverse job opportunities in the IT sector.
Looking for a job in this industry? Let’s a look a sample cover letter for a person applying for an IT Officer Job
IT Job Seeker
P.O. Box 000-0000
ABC City

25th October 2013
Head of Human Resources
Konza Metropolitan
P.O. Box 0000-0000
Konza
Dear Sir/Madam,
RE: APPLICATION FOR AN IT OFFICER POSITION
As you go through my attached CV, you will note that I have acquired valuable experience in all facets of troubleshooting, installations, and maintenance for various desktop operations, hardware, and software. These are qualities that are highly important in the advertised job.  Furthermore, I am multi-task oriented, enjoy a challenge, and continually stay abreast of the latest advancements in the IT field.
In my various positions, I have developed strong IT skills through my hands-on experience, demonstrated ability in: providing end users with general support such as diagnosing, repairing the faulted computer hardware and software, managing IT systems including setup, network and server problems performing, monitoring the backup and recovery routines necessary for data protection, checking infected machines for viruses as well as managing IT contracts including data, telephone and office copiers
I can work in a team to resolve technical issues and implement technical enhancements, work with the development department to implement design and functional enhancements, and monitor site statistics and conduct search engine optimization. I believe it would be mutually beneficial for us to meet and discuss the goals of your company and how my technical abilities can help you achieve those goals.
Thank you for your time and consideration.
Sincerely,
IT Job Seeker