Friday, September 30, 2011

MARKETING SERVICES MANAGER JOB IN KENYA - BRITISH AMERICAN TOBACCO


MARKETING SERVICES MANAGER
Reference Number wo/ECA/MRKT/12-08-11/02
Job Title: Marketing Services Manager
Location: Kenya
Reporting to: Head of Trade Marketing & Distribution, Kenya
Requisition Number: 1
Response Deadline: 30/9/2011

Requirement Overview:
The jobholder is a member of the Trade Marketing & Distribution department, which is responsible for
the development and implementation of the Route to Market strategy. This includes the management of
product availability, visibility, volume, margin, quality and customer pricing.


Key Responsibilities:
• Lead the execution of trade programmes in line with Trade Marketing & Distribution strategy
• Ensure that the distribution system is effective and efficient to meet business objectives (Route to
Market Optimization).
• Oversee the management and coordination of marketing services processes and efficiency
improvement initiatives to support the delivery of key organizational objectives
• Propose goals and key performance indicators for direct reports and track ongoing results
• Ensure objectives are achieved for the trade channels as well as manage budget for trade and
brand programmes
• Support Area Managers in developing trade programmes to meet objectives set for the trade
channels.
• Gather/ generate innovative ideas related to distribution activities and the distribution
organization

MEDIA MANAGER JOB IN NAIROBI KENYA - CHRISTIAN BASED ORGANIZATION


MEDIA MANAGER
A Christian based organization seeks to hire a born again Media Manager to manage all aspects that
pertain video and audio production.
The position is open to qualified Kenyans either male or female.

Key Tasks, Duties and Responsibilities;
• Oversight of all live productions as well as coordinating projects related with video systems in the
organization.
• Responsible for all sound matters and recording all messages in audio and DVD as well as
package in CD and DVD.
• Skills in design will be an added advantage
• Additionally, this role includes the leadership and oversight of the live video volunteers i.e.
recruiting, training, mentoring, scheduling and management of this volunteer team.

Required Qualifications, Skills and Abilities;
• Candidates must be in possession of a Bachelors degree in Communication.
• The ideal candidate must have at least 2 years experience in video and audio production in a busy
organization
• Should have strong leadership, managerial and interpersonal skills.
• An excellent appreciation of common computer applications is desirable.

Thursday, September 29, 2011

FINANCIAL ACCOUNTANT JOB IN NAIROBI - ISS JOBS


The Institute for Security Studies (ISS) is an independent and non-profit applied policy research
organization with a focus on human security in Africa. Its mission is to conceptualize, inform and
enhance the human security debate on the continent.
The ISS has offices in Addis Ababa, Cape Town, Dakar, Nairobi and Pretoria

FINANCIAL ACCOUNTANT 
Nairobi Office
The ISS Nairobi seeks to appoint a Financial Accountant with multitasking skills, who works well under
pressure and with minimal supervision.
The successful candidate will need:-
• Minimum 5 years relevant experience in the field of accounting
• An appropriate Degree in Accounting, CPA/ ACCA is preferable
• Proven competence in MS Office and database experience
• Experience working under pressure in a multi cultural and currency environment
• Experience in ACCPAC and related accounting software
Responsibilities:
The successful candidate will have overall responsibility of the accounting function and perform
administrative duties to ensure efficient record keeping, as well as the following: –
• Recommends and incorporates cost saving initiatives into budgets and control expenditure within
approved parameters;
• Apply and ensure the application of financial policy and financial and internal control procedures

SENIOR RESEARCHER JOB IN NAIROBI - ISS JOBS


The Institute for Security Studies (ISS) is an independent and non-profit applied policy research
organization with a focus on human security in Africa.
Its mission is to conceptualize, inform and enhance the security debate on the continent.
The ACPP Nairobi Office aims to undertakes conflict analysis and early warning in Africa with the
primary aim of providing timely and in depth analysis as well as developing policy options in support of
African and international conflict prevention, management and resolution activities.

SENIOR RESEARCHER, ACPP NAIROBI (EASTERN AFRICA)
The senior researcher will be responsible for all aspects of primary and secondary research, publish and
disseminate output and support ISS partners according to the ISS requirements, reporting, and fulfillment
of project deliverables, through publications, briefings presentations and media interaction, etc.
The successful candidate will also assist in guiding and coaching junior researchers and interns, ad hoc
assistance to the Programme Head and Office Director in developing project proposals, continuously
identify new information or maintain existing information providers to create an information network.
Requirements:
• Discipline such as international relations, political science, conflict analysis and resolution, peace
studies, diplomacy, strategic and security studies, and or related qualification
• A minimum of five years relevant applied research experience in the field of peace, conflict and
security particularly at the national, sub-regional or regional levels and international organizations
• Competency in English, French and /or other African Union Languages will be an added
advantage.
• A keen understanding of Africa political dynamics and issues related to human security
particularly in the East African region
• Excellent record of publications and proven written work
• Excellent analytical research, editing and writing skills

KENYA SOCIETY FOR THE BLIND PROJECT OFFICER JOB IN NAIROBI - NGO JOBS


PROJECT OFFICER
Kenya Society for the Blind (KSB) is a National non-governmental organization established by an Act of
Parliament in 1956. The Society’s mandate is prevention of avoidable blindness, education and
rehabilitation of the irreversibly blind. The organization is seeking to recruit a Project Officer based in
Kericho, with the relevant knowledge, skills and experience. Reporting to the Programme Manager, the
PO will be responsible for the planning, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of three projects of
Education, Eye Care and Community based rehabilitation in line with the Society’s mandate.

Responsibilities:
• Contribute towards program design, planning, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of
programs
• Work closely with the relevant government departments and community based organizations to
deliver eye care, education and rehabilitation services to persons with visual impairment.
• Strengthen the existing partnerships and networks and identification of new ones.
• Support program reporting and proposal development
• Coordinate awareness and sensitization activities in the community
• Capacity building of CBOs to take lead in community programmes.

Qualifications:
• Bachelor’s degree in social sciences, education, special education or any other related field.
• At least 3 – 5 years working experience in a community based project