TECHNICAL SALES REPRESENTATIVE (TECHNICAL GRADUATE TRAINEE) (6) KENYA

TECHNICAL SALES REPRESENTATIVE (TECHNICAL GRADUATE TRAINEE) (6
POSITIONS)
Ref No: SGK/TSR/10/2011
Industry: DISTRIBUTION
Job Category: SUPERVISORY
Deadline: 11/11/11
Town: NAIROBI, MOMBASA, KISUMU, NAKURU
Country: KENYA

Requirements:
• Diploma or certificate in animal production, veterinary medicine, agriculture
or other related fields
• The technical sales representative will be responsible for selling and looking
for sales orders for 1(one) day old chicks and animal feeds across Kenya
• Those with motor cycle riding experience will have an added advantage
Experience:
Fresh from college or at least 1 year sales experience dealing with animal feeds or
chicks or chicken products

Salary:
Kshs 20,000 – 25,000 + commission
Applications can be e-mailed to: recruit@skillsgeographic.com or post to the
Recruitment Division

FAO JUNIOR OPERATIONS ASSISTANT JOB IN SOMALILAND - FOOD AND AGRICULTURE ORGANIZATION

Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations

Vacancy Announcement No: FAO/038/2011
Issued on: 08 Nov 2011
Deadline For Application: 20 Nov 2011

Position Title: Junior Operations Assistant
Grade Level: G3
Duty Station: Nairobi

Organizational Unit: Somalia Country Office
(FAO-Somalia)
Duration: 6 months
Eligible Candidates Kenyans and Somali nationals
Anticipated start date: 1st January 2012

Under the overall supervision of the Officer in Charge (O.I.C.) FAO Somalia and the direct supervision of the Programme Coordinator and/or the NPO, to provide administrative and operational support in the formulation and implementation of the field programme at country office level. In particular to:

assist to assemble into final form project documents, selected background material and ensure that agreed inputs and related specifications are properly reflected;
assist to establish and maintain up-to-date basic records required for project implementation, and reference records on directives and procedures of a technical or administrative nature relating to field operations work; reconcile operational records with other corporate records of the organization regarding personnel, budget, training, purchases, contracts and reports;
receive and review incoming mail, attach appropriate background and identify action to be taken; on own initiative or minimum instructions prepare in final form replies to correspondence on operations matters; identify non-routine matters and potential policy issues, prepare background and refer matter with relevant notes to direct supervisor;
assist to initiate and follow-up a broad variety of administrative and operational actions necessary for the timely implementation of projects, including recruitment actions, travel requests, letters of introduction/instructions, briefing schedules and procurement of equipment, works and services as well as partnership agreement (LOA and PA);
assist to liaise with field staff, HQs, Public Administrations, NGO, Counterparts on all administrative and operations matters as requested;

DRIVERS JOBS IN KENYA - FOCUS CAB SERVICES CAREERS

FOCUS CAB SERVICES LIMITED

DRIVERS

REPORTS TO: OPERATIONS MANAGER

Focus Cab Services is looking for expert drivers who will be responsible for the safe
driving of company clients to and from their preferred destination.

Job Requirements and Competencies:
• Valid driving license
• Valid certificate of good conduct
• Valid license to drive a public service vehicle
• Knowledge of Nairobi and its environs
• Good command of both English and Kiswahili
• Must be aged between 25-45 years of age

FAO FIELD AGRICULTURE ASSISTANT JOB IN SOMALILAND - FOOD AND AGRICULTURE ORGANIZATION

Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations

Vacancy Announcement No: FAO/036/2011
Issued on: 08th Nov 2011
Deadline For Application: 20th Nov 2011

Position Title: Field Agriculture Assistant
Grade Level: SC-5(Agriculture Sector)
Duty Station: Garbodadar, Awdal Region (Somaliland)
Organizational Unit: Somalia Country Office
(FAO-Somalia)
Duration: 6 months
Eligible Candidates Somali Nationalities
Anticipated start date: As Soon as Possible

Under the general supervision of the Somalia Officer in Charge and the Agric. Sector Coordinator, with direct supervision of the Task Manager through the National Agricultural Extension Officer and in close collaboration with the Ministry of Agriculture and implementing partners:

The Field Agriculture Assistant will assist;

· To identify and select project beneficiaries through a baseline survey in the area of the project implementation.
· To collaborate with implementing partners in preparation of training material and training of project beneficiaries.
· Collaborate with relevant stakeholders in establishment/strengthening of necessary channels for sustainable dissemination of information.
· Coordinate effective linkage between input suppliers, producers and potential consumer markets within and outside project area.
· Provide direct and continuous assistance to farmers and ensure that GAP techniques are properly applied.
· Participate in preparing monthly progress reports, indicating major achievements, constraints and recommendations.
· Maintain a complete record of implementing partners, inputs provided and target beneficiaries under the project.
· Assist the National Agricultural Extension Officer Preparing a terminal report describing activities, implementation constraints, impact, conclusions and recommendations.
· Perform any other related duties and activities upon instruction from the OIC FAO Somalia and the Agric. Sector Coordinator.

Expected Output:

· Monthly reports on achievements as per work plan submitted through the National Agricultural Extension Officer.

BRITISH HIGH COMMISSION ACCOUNTANT JOB VACANCY IN KENYA (148k)

Office Notice No: 31/11 - Vacancy – LE II ACCOUNTANT

TO:  ALL STAFF, INCLUDING DFID, BRITISH COUNCIL, BPST (EA) & BATUK & OTHER DIPLOMATIC MISSIONS

A vacancy has arisen at the British High Commission for an Accountant. The job is graded at LEII for which the current salary scale starts at Ksh.148,000/- per month before deduction of tax.  Where the jobholder is not liable to Kenyan tax the scale will be abated under HM Treasury rules and starts at Ksh. 109,728/- per month to take account of the tax they would have paid.

Duties and responsibilities:

The Accounts Office runs a monthly account on an Oracle-based dedicated system called Prism.  The successful candidate will require FCO training prior to using this system.  Prism accounting is partially monitored by Resource Accounting Department (RAD) in Hanslope Park UK, and rigid completion dates for the various processes must be adhered to.  He/she should therefore be able to work under pressure with a view to meeting deadlines. It is important that the candidate can demonstrate skills in good self-management, accounting skills, accuracy and speed.

The main duties include:
Overseeing the general running of the post account
Ensuring  daily inputs are entered into the Post account
Collating and printing Reports during and at the end of each month
Monitoring and preparing Reports on local expenditure and including other Government Departments
Co-ordinating profiles and budgets of local expenditure
Liaising with local banks, suppliers and some UK Departments (RAD) as necessary on issues arising from the Post account
Ensuring that monthly accounts are successfully closed on time and in accordance with RAD time-scales

EDITOR JOB IN KENYA - THE INSTITUTE FOR SOCIAL ACCOUNTABILITY (TISA)

THE INSTITUTE FOR SOCIAL ACCOUNTABILITY
The Institute for Social Accountability (TISA) is a not-for-profit, civil society initiative
committed towards transparent, accountable, participatory, ethical and results
oriented local governance in Kenya through the promotion of good governance,
effective citizen engagement, continual learning education and the promotion of
sound operational practice.

EDITOR
TISA with support from Act! Is seeking an editor for the purpose of editing a 40 page
publication.

Scope of Work
The Editor will be required to commit 4-5 days commencing the week of 9th
November 2011 to edit the document.

Terms of Reference for the Consultant:
The consultant will be required to:
• Simplifying the document to 20 pages.
• Provide technical editing to identify and correct any technical inconsistencies.
• Simplify the language to make it readable and user friendly- i.e. step down
the language.
• Attend a stakeholder s meeting and capture and input stakeholder’s feedback
to the publication.

BRITISH HIGH COMMISSION PROTOCOL ASSISTANT AND GREEN CO-ORDINATOR JOB IN KENYA (71K)

Office Notice No: 32/11 Vacancy – LE IV PROTOCOL ASSISTANT & GREEN CO-ORDINATOR
TO:  ALL STAFF, INCLUDING DFID, BRITISH COUNCIL, BPST (EA) & BATUK & OTHER DIPLOMATIC MISSIONS

A vacancy has arisen at the British High Commission for a Protocol Assistant and Greening Co-Coordinator. The job is graded at LEIV for which the current salary scale starts at Ksh.93,000/- per month before deduction of tax.  Where the jobholder is not liable to Kenyan tax the scale will be abated under HM Treasury rules and starts at Ksh. 71,228/- per month to take account of the tax they would have paid.

Duties and responsibilities:

The successful candidate will join a busy Protocol Team of three members of staff in providing on-going administrative support to UK based officers and families, processing bureaucratic documentation through various Kenya Government Departments.  He/she should therefore be able to work under pressure with a view to meeting deadlines and staff expectations. It is important that the candidate can demonstrate good self-management and organisational skills.

The successful candidate will also assist the BHC Greening Committee which is tasked with gathering ideas about how to reduce the carbon footprint of the BHC, and leading on working with the Corporate Services team to implement those ideas and monitor results.  The Greening Coordinator role involves liaison with a range of colleagues across the office, and allows great opportunity to demonstrate creativity and a chance to make a real difference to the office environment.  Knowledge about and interest in measures to reduce, reuse, and recycle in relation to lowering carbon footprints is therefore highly desirable.’

The main duties include:

Obtaining Kenya Driving licences for UK officers on first arrival.  Maintain a bring up system, contact officer’s when these are due for renewal and renew as necessary

Obtain Third Party insurance for UK officer’s vehicles on first arrival. 


Briefing UK officers on Work Injuries Benefit insurance for domestic staff.

Obtain Dog licences for UK officers and renew these annually.


Open and maintain protocol and officer files on going.

PROFIT CENTRE HEAD JOB IN KENYA

Summary
Our client is an is a leading global integrated supply chain manager and processor of
agricultural products and food ingredients, sourcing 20 products with a direct presence in
64 countries and supplying them to over 10,600 customers. It undertakes direct sourcing
and processing in most major producing countries for its various products. The company
has built a global leadership position in many of its businesses, including cocoa, coffee,
cashew, sesame, rice, cotton and wood products. Headquartered in Singapore the company
ranks among the top 40 largest listed companies in Singapore in terms of market
capitalization.
Reporting to the Country Head the Profit Centre Head role will entail absolute P&L
responsibility for both Country and Product levels.

Key Responsibilities
1. Strategy Formulation & Implementation
· Develop long term & medium term strategies for various product categories with
special focus on deeper participation across the value chain.
· Formulate country specific strategies along with the Country Head.
· Identify future growth drivers in each of the product categories and look at
inorganic growth opportunities.
· Develop the domestic business with emphasis on supply chain management.
2. Supply Chain Management
· Oversee primary sourcing operations.
· Develop and manage inland logistics.
· Set-up distribution operations.
· Provide leadership in the supply chain process which includes planning of
procurement, inventory control, logistics and distribution.
3. Finance

HEALTHCARE SALES MANAGER JOB IN KENYA

Summary
Our client, a leading multinational is a manufacturer and distributor of leading household cleaning agents, and health and personal care products. As the Healthcare sales Manager you will be expected to establish prominent market presence in line with the company’s vision of maintaining strong leadership positions across categories and markets. The Healthcare sales Manager will also be responsible for attainment of brand volume and value objectives; distribution and visibility objectives, including training and development of Healthcare Sales Team. The Healthcare sales Manager will report to the country manager.

Key Responsibilities
Develop Strategy for the delivery of 4P / 3D objectives for OTC Healthcare to deliver Top line growth;
Develop long term strategy/plans for key accounts/channel to ensure Company wins long term trade terms, category management execution, value growth and people planning;
Building strong business relationships with key channel partners, including Key Opinion Leaders, Doctors, Institutions, Retail chain and independent pharmacies, Pharmacy and Poisons Board
Maintain close follow up with Regulatory and Supply chain departments to ensure compliance to regulations and availability of stocks
Keep trade investments in line with growth ensuring maximum return on investment
Support Regulatory on Pharma-co-vigilance issues
Execute New Product Launches and modern trade promotions
Enhance functional competence across the Healthcare team;
Work closely with Trade Marketing Manager to ensure effective strategies are in place for

BRITISH HIGH COMMISSION PLUMBER JOB IN KENYA (112k)

Office Notice No 34 – Vacancy – TWG Plumber

A vacancy has arisen at the British High Commission (BHC) for a Plumber. The job is graded at LE IV for which the current salary scale starts at Ksh.112, 882.00 per month before deduction of tax.  Where the jobholder is not liable to Kenyan tax the scale will be abated under HM Treasury rules and to take account of the tax they would have paid.

Duties and Responsibilities
The successful candidate will join the Technical Works Group, which provides technical support on property issues, health and safety issues, and provision of routine maintenance to BHC and its large residential estate.  He/she should be able to work under pressure with a view to meeting deadlines and staff expectations. It is important that the candidate can demonstrate good self-management and organisational skills.

The main duties include :
Carry out plumbing maintenance and repairs to the British High Commission and our large residential estate.
Maintenance of Chiller plants and or Air Conditioning. Prior experience of this would be would be advantageous.

PATH KENYA ASSISTANT COMMUNITY ADVISORS JOBS IN KENYA

Job description: Assistant Community Advisors
Job Location: Other, Kenya
Position Type: Full-Time/Regular

PATH is an international, nonprofit organization that creates sustainable, culturally relevant solutions, enabling communities worldwide to break longstanding cycles of poor health. PATH's mission is to improve the health of people around the word by advancing technologies, strengthening systems, and encouraging health behaviors.
PATH seeks to recruit Assistant Community Advisors to be based in APHIAplus Western kenya Project. The primary goal is to support the County Project Officers and the Community Advisors to oversee timely planning and implementation of project activities as assigned.

Job responsibilities include:

Work with other project team members to ensure integration of all project components.

Plan and engage in coordinating working linkages and networks with GOK line ministries (MOPHS, MOYAs, MGCSD, MOE), CBOs, youth groups, NGOs and other stakeholders.

Offer technical support to implementing partners during activity implementation to ensure success of the program. Assist in harmonizing partner interests and support joint activities amongst partners. Communicate regularly with partners on project implementation plans and achievements.

Monitor performance of set targets to ensure the program is achieving its outcomes as per the set indicators

Ensure reasonable and appropriate utilization of financial resources. Provide timely submission of community component activities financial requests and reconciliations in line with the organization’s financial policy and guidelines.

Hold regular meetings with youth/community groups, identify any bottlenecks in the implementation of their activities and work to bridge the gaps. Support the Community Advisors in providing technical assistance to all community partners - CHS, Youth Groups, Gender and BCC.