Territory Sales Representative Jobs in East Africa, Kenya at Corporate Staffing Company

Job Title: Territory / Route Sales Executives (Nairobi Region).

Purpose of the Job: Build business by identifying and selling products and maintaining good relationships with existing, new and prospective customers.

Roles and Responsibilities:
Servicing existing routes/accounts, obtaining orders and establishing new accounts in the specified territory by planning and organizing daily work schedules and route plans.
Ensure that the products gain the visibility and that distribution is well managed.
Submit orders daily and ensure proper reconciliations of accounts are done.
Keep Management informed by submitting activity and results reports, on daily, weekly and monthly basis.
Monitors competition by gathering current marketplace information on pricing, products, new products, delivery schedules etc.
Resolves customer complaints by investigating problems, developing solutions, preparing reports and making recommendations to management.
Grow new areas.
Debt control and collection.
Supporting Marketing and promotion activities by the management to assist push sales.
Knowledge, Skills and Experience
A diploma in Sales and Marketing.
Minimum of 2 years experience selling FMCG and achieving targets,
Experience in handling route sales required.
Ability to prioritize assigned work.
If you are up to the challenge, posses the necessary qualification and experience,  please send your CV only indicating why you are the most suitable candidate for the role clearly quoting the job title on the email subject to jobs@corporatestaffing.co.ke.

Please indicate current or last salary.

N.B. We do not charge any fee for interviews and neither for having your CV in our database

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Information Systems Officer Jobs Vacancy in East Africa ,Kenya at United Nations

Job Title: INFORMATION SYSTEMS OFFICER, P4
Employment type: Full time
Country: Kenya
City / Location: Nairobi
Job category: IT/Software Development
Min. years of experience: 5 years
Required languages: English
Minimum degree: Masters degree
Closing date: February 5, 2013 - 4pm
Org. Setting and Reporting
The United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) is the environmental arm of the United Nations and has its global headquarters in Nairobi, Kenya. Its mission is to provide leadership and encourage partnership in caring for the environment by inspiring, informing, and enabling nations and peoples to improve their quality of life without compromising that of future generations. UNEP’s Medium Term Strategy for 2010-13 identifies 6 priority areas: Climate Change, Disasters and Conflicts, Ecosystem Management, Harmful Substances and Hazardous Waste and Resource Efficiency. The post is located in Office of Operations in Nairobi duty station. Under the supervision of Senior Information and Communication Technology Advisor, the incumbent is responsible to provide following tasks:
Responsibilities
Development, maintenance and review of information technology systems: plans and directs major system projects; Tracks and monitors project progress against plan, requirements, quality measures, standard processes; Liaises with users during development and implementation phases; Provides professional leadership and mentorship to project team, junior officers and contractors; Oversees development of document and database structures; Prepares technical an used documentation for entire systems and interdependent applications; Prepares training materials and technical presentations; Provides expert advice on complex systems analysis and design and identifies the need for new systems; Develops plans for feasibility assessment, requirement specification, design, development and implementation.
Preparation of work programme and budget pertaining to IT projects: Participates in planning and preparation of the budget, work programme and spending plan; Develops cost proposals for contractual services; Oversees the technical evaluation of proposals received and manages the contract service.
Providing technical advice on information technology projects and tasks: Develops, implements and monitors information standards and guidelines; Keeps abreast of developments in the field; Prepares leadership on introducing technological changes; Other similar duties that may be required.
Competencies
Professionalism: Knowledge of information management, archival, record keeping and record disposition. Knowledge of electronic data maintenance, including appraisal, conservation and migration management; records preservation and description. Ability to demonstrate conceptual, analytical and evaluative skills and conduct independent research
and analysis, identifying and assessing issues, formulating options and making conclusions and recommendations. Shows pride in work and in achievements; is conscientious and efficient in meeting commitments, observing deadlines and achieving results;
Communication: Speaks and writes clearly and effectively; listens to others, correctly interprets messages from others and responds appropriately; asks questions to clarify, and exhibits interest in having two way communications; tailors language, tone, style and format to match the audience; demonstrates openness in sharing information and keeping people informed.
Planning and Organizing: Develops clear goals that are consistent with agreed strategies; identifies priority activities and assignments; adjusts priorities as required; allocates appropriate amount of time and resources for completing work; foresees risks and allows for contingencies when planning; monitors and adjusts plans and actions as necessary; uses time efficiently.
Team Work: Works collaboratively with colleagues to achieve organizational goals; Solicits input by genuinely valuing others’ ideas and expertise; is willing to learn from others; Places team agenda before personal agenda; Supports and acts in accordance with final group decision, even when such decisions may not entirely reflect own position; Shares credit for team accomplishments and accepts joint responsibility for team shortcomings. ;
Client Orientation: Considers all those whom services are provided to be ”clients” and seeks to see things from client’s point of view; Establishes and maintains productive partnerships with clients by gaining their trust and respect; Keeps clients informed of progress or setbacks in projects; Meets timeline for delivery of products or services to clients.
Education
Advanced university degree (Master’s degree or equivalent) in computer science, information systems, mathematics, statistics or related field. A first-level university degree in combination with two additional years of qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.
Work Experience
A minimum of seven years of progressively responsible experience in planning, design, development, implementation and maintenance of computer information systems or related area is required. Some international experience, preferably with the United Nations or other large international organization is desired.
Languages
English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For the post advertised, fluency in oral and written English is required. Working knowledge of French is advantageous.
Assessment Method
Evaluation of qualified candidates for this position may include substantive assessment which may be followed by a competency-based interview.
Special Notice
1 . All applicants are strongly encouraged to apply online as soon as possible after the job opening has been posted and well before the deadline stated in the job opening. Online applications will be acknowledged where an email address has been provided.
2. If you do not receive an e-mail acknowledgement within 24 hours of submission, your application may not have been received. In such cases, please resubmit the application, if necessary. If the problem persists, please send an email to recruitment@unon.org, quoting the job opening number in the subject header of your email.
United Nations Considerations
The United Nations shall place no restrictions on the eligibility of men and women to participate in any capacity and under conditions of equality in its principal and subsidiary organs. (Charter of the United Nations - Chapter 3, article 8). The United Nations Secretariat is a non-smoking environment.

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Managing Director Jobs Vacancy in East Africa at Othaya Mukurweini Water Services Company Kenya

Othaya Mukurweini Water Services Company is a water provider contracted by Tana Water Services Board to provide water and sanitation services under its license in Nyeri South and Mukurweini Districts under Water Act 2002.

To strengthen our team of staff and leadership, we urgently invite applications from highly competent, proactive and self driven individual to fill the following position within the company.

Job Title: Managing Director (Based at Othaya)

Reporting to the Board of Directors, the Managing Director is the Principal Officer of the Company and is responsible for the day to day operations of the Company

Major Responsibilities include:
Developing for the approval of the Board, strategic and business plans, including annual work-plans, budget and performance targets
Ensuring effective implementation of the company’s Strategic Plan.
Ensuring safe custody and management of the company’s assets.
Providing strategic leadership and direction, including the management and development to the human resource of the company.
Planning, coordinating and implementing all activities of the company in line with the policies and directives approved by the Board of Directors.
Ensuring proper management, operational efficiency and corporate reporting requirement of the company.
Promoting the company’s image and developing a good working relationship with all stakeholders and partners.
Ensuring compliance with Government policies and regulations.
Required qualifications, experience and key competencies

The successful candidate should have practical skills, experience and a demonstrable track record in managing a large and dynamic department or organization. Specifically, the candidate must have:
A Bachelors degree in Civil Engineering or a related water science from a recognized University or a degree in Business, Economics or Commerce. A postgraduate qualification in management or other relevant field will be desirable.
Either a minimum of (5) years experience in water and sewerage development, management and operations, (3) of which must have been in a senior management position or a minimum of (3) years experience in an executive role within a large service delivery organization.
A sound understanding of the reforms taking place in the water sector in Kenya
High level of integrity, results-orientation, managerial and administrative skills backed up by a demonstrable track record
Key skills and competencies
Demonstrated initiative and creativity.
Excellent inter-personal, communication and negotiation skills.
Strong management and organizational skills.
Proven people management skills.
Qualified candidate will be employed on a three – year employment contract basis, renewable upon meeting the laid down performance targets.

Interested candidates should forward their applications with updated CVs, names and telephone of three professional referees with copies of academic and professional certificates, testimonials, current and expected salary in envelopes clearly marked “Application For the Post of Managing Director’’ to:-

The Chairman
Othaya Mukurweini Water Services Company
P.O Box 482-10106
Othaya

Application should be received not later than 18th February 2013.

Only shortlisted candidates shall be contacted and canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification

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Grants and Fundraising Internship Jobs Opportunity at Care for Kenya in East Africa

Job Title; Grants and Fundraising Interns

Do you have an undergraduate degree in community development/social work/social development or are you a final year undergraduate student in this field?

Do you care about women empowerment?

CARE for KENYA is looking for Grants and Fundraising interns for our women empowerment project in Nairobi, Kenya

Care for Kenya is a New York based 501(c)3 nonprofit organization empowering Kenyan women through vocational training, health education and economic development to create sustainable, life changing improvements for them and their families.

We work with women's groups and women's resource centers in Kibera slum in Nairobi to help those affected by HIV/AIDS to build financially stable, healthy lives to live a poverty free life.

As an intern you will gain new skills, meet new people and use your experiences to inspire social action on global issues. You don't need years of experience, we are looking for interns who are committed, keen, and able to work with others and open to learning.

You will need to be proficient in Microsoft Office programs, have strong organizational skills, skillful listening skills, excellent oral and written communication skills, ability to work independently, career interest in non-profit organization, willing to accept a variety of tasks, and a positive attitude.

You will gain first-hand experience of community based development and use your ideas and talents to help local women in Kibera to overcome poverty and injustice.

Kenyan women face two daunting challenges: HIV/AIDS at an alarming rate and a lack of education, skills or training to support their families, often as the primary breadwinner.

Care for Kenya programs are designed to address both of these deeply interconnected challenges.

Over the next year (2013), Care for Kenya plans to expand its reach from 90 women per year currently to approximately 180 women.

This can improve the lives of over 900 people, considering the positive impact on families allowing them to

Your tasks would typically involve:
Research and write grant proposals / applications to local and national corporations and foundations
Follow grant-writing guidelines and best practices
Follow-up with organizations after initial application and seek personal connections
Maintain grant proposal spreadsheets
Represent Care for Kenya in donor meetings where necessary
Effectively communicate with potential and current donors with acknowledgement correspondence
Other duties as assigned
This position is unpaid, but CARE for KENYA can provide a small stipend to cater for living expenses.

If you are interested in the position, please send in your cover letter and CV to the email address below by 28th January, 2013:

Email: edwin@careforkenya.org

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Medical Internship Jobs Opportunity in East Africa at Care fro Kenya

Job Title; Medical interns

Do you have an undergraduate degree in a medical-related field?

Do you care about women empowerment?

CARE for KENYA is looking for medical interns for our women empowerment project in Nairobi, Kenya

Care for Kenya is a New York based 501(c)3 nonprofit organization empowering Kenyan women through vocational training, health education and economic development to create sustainable, life changing improvements for them and their families.

We work with women's groups and women's resource centers in Kibera slum in Nairobi to help those affected by HIV/AIDS to build financially stable, healthy lives to live a poverty free life

As an intern you will gain new skills, meet new people and use your experiences to inspire social action on global issues. You don't need years of experience, we are looking for interns who are committed, keen, and able to work with others and open to learning.

You will gain first-hand experience of community based development and use your ideas and talents to help local women in Kibera to overcome poverty and injustice.

Kenyan women face two daunting challenges: HIV/AIDS at an alarming rate and a lack of education, skills or training to support their families, often as the primary breadwinner. Care for Kenya programs are designed to address both of these deeply interconnected challenges.

Over the next year (2013), Care for Kenya plans to expand its reach from 90 women per year currently to approximately 180 women.

This can improve the lives of over 900 people, considering the positive impact on families allowing them to

Your tasks would typically involve:
participating in the provision of HIV counseling and testing to clients
ensuring that duties and functions are undertaken in a manner that prioritizes the safety and well being of clients
communicate effectively with clients
attend HIV counseling and testing clinics and participate in relevant meetings followed by documentation of findings; follow through with actions arising from such meetings
participate in clinical audit and proactive risk management and facilitate production of all data / information for same
co-operate with investigations, enquiries or audit relating to the provision of health services
maintain professional standards in relation to confidentiality and ethics
seek advice and assistance from the Program Manager with any assigned cases or issues that prove to be beyond the scope of your professional competence in line with principles of best practice and clinical governance
engage in technological developments as they apply to the client and service administration
perform other duties as required by the Program Manager
engage in planning and performance reviews as required with the Program Manager
Work in a safe manner with due care and attention to the safety of self and others
Be aware of risk management issues, identify risks and take appropriate action
Promote quality by reviewing and evaluating the service, identifying changing needs and opportunities to improve services
Assist the Program Manager in service / training development, including policy development and implementation
Ensure the maintenance of accurate records in line with best clinical governance, and the organization’s requirements
Engage in service audit and demonstrate the achievement of the service objectives
Represent the department / profession / team at meetings and conferences as appropriate
This position is unpaid, but CARE for KENYA can provide a small stipend to cater for living expenses.

If you are interested in the position, please send in your cover letter and CV to thr email address below by 28th January, 2013:

Email: edwin@careforkenya.org

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Women’s Development / Community Development Interns Jobs Opportunities in East Africa at Care For Kenya

Job Title: Women’s Development / Community Development Interns

Do you have an undergraduate degree in community development/social work/social development or are you a final year undergraduate student in this field?

Do you care about women empowerment?

CARE for KENYA is looking for women’s development/community development interns for our women empowerment project in Nairobi, Kenya

Care for Kenya is a New York based 501(c)3 nonprofit organization empowering Kenyan women through vocational training, health education and economic development to create sustainable, life changing improvements for them and their families.

We work with women's groups and women's resource centers in Kibera slum in Nairobi to help those affected by HIV/AIDS to build financially stable, healthy lives to live a poverty free life.

As an intern you will gain new skills, meet new people and use your experiences to inspire social action on global issues. You don't need years of experience, we are looking for interns who are committed, keen, and able to work with others and open to learning.

You will gain first-hand experience of community based development and use your ideas and talents to help local women in Kibera to overcome poverty and injustice.

Kenyan women face two daunting challenges: HIV/AIDS at an alarming rate and a lack of education, skills or training to support their families, often as the primary breadwinner. Care for Kenya programs are designed to address both of these deeply interconnected challenges.

Over the next year (2013), Care for Kenya plans to expand its reach from 90 women per year currently to approximately 180 women.

This can improve the lives of over 900 people, considering the positive impact on families allowing them to

Your tasks would typically involve:
identifying community issues, needs and problems;
developing new community-based programs and resources;
evaluating and monitoring existing programs;
enlisting the cooperation of government bodies, community organizations and sponsors;
helping to raise public awareness on issues relevant to women empowerment;
providing leadership and coordination of programs;
acting as facilitator to promote self-help among women groups;
preparing reports and policies;
networking to build contacts and fundraising;
developing and agreeing to strategies;
liaising with interested groups and individuals to set up new services;
mediating in matters of conflict;
recruiting and training paid as well as voluntary staff;
planning, attending and coordinating meetings and events;
overseeing the financial management of a limited budget;
encouraging participation in activities;
challenging inappropriate behavior;
General administrative duties.
This position is unpaid, but CARE for KENYA can provide a small stipend to cater for living expenses.

If you are interested in the position, please send in your cover letter and CV to the email below by 28th January 2013:

edwin@careforkenya.org

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Economist / Adaptation Specialist Jobs in East Africa at World Agroforestry Centre (ICRAF), Kenya

Job Title: Economist / Adaptation Specialist

Location: Nairobi, Nairobi, Kenya

About our organization

The World Agroforestry Centre (ICRAF) is an independent research institution which generates science-based knowledge about the complex role trees play in agricultural landscapes and rural livelihoods.

As part of the Centre’s work to bring tree-based solutions to bear on poverty and environmental problems, researchers – working in close collaboration with partners – are developing new technologies, tools and policy recommendations for increased food security and ecosystem health.

The Centre’s headquarters are located in Nairobi, Kenya, and research is conducted in 23 countries in Africa, Asia and Latin America.

We are supported by the Consultative Group on International Agricultural Research (CGIAR) and receive funding from over 50 different donors.

To learn more about our organization, please visit our website: www.worldagroforestry.org

About the position

Even the most ambitious mitigation policies will not prevent climate-related impacts from rising over the course of the century. Appropriate adaptation strategies and risk reduction measures to climate variability and change will therefore be increasingly important.

With agriculture’s strong dependence on weather, smallholder farmers are especially vulnerable to weather extremes. Future changes in weather patterns and rising temperatures will likely be even more detrimental.

It is therefore necessary to identify current and future vulnerabilities to climate variability and change and develop scientifically sound and robust adaptation strategies in the context of agroforestry systems that mitigate climate impacts.

It is also necessary to devise the limits of adaptation and identify complementary safeguards and transition pathways that allow for a ‘soft landing’.

The main purpose of the position will be to:

a) learn from existing community and farmer practices to identify and map vulnerabilities and adaptation strategies to climate variability and change;

b) quantify the effects of agroforestry and other improved management practices on climate risk at the household and landscape level;

c) develop robust adaptation strategies and climate smart practices, with special focus on agroforestry systems and derive possible transition pathways;

d) identify the limits of adaptation to weather extremes in agroforestry systems and devise opportunities for complementary safeguard systems.

Responsibilities
Assess vulnerabilities of smallholder farmers to current and future climate risks by learning from community and farmer practices
Develop robust adaptation strategies and climate smart practices with special focus on agroforestry systems and derive possible transition pathways
Identify limits of adaptation to different climate shocks and devise opportunities for complementary safeguard systems
Develop multi-institutional project designs and contribute to fundraising and knowledge dissemination
Develop and disseminate methods for analysing vulnerability and adaptation strategies to climate change within ICRAF and partner organizations
Prepare reports, guidelines and scientific papers.
Requirements
PhD in economics (or similar qualification)
At least 3 years post-PhD research experience (or similar qualification)
Field experience in developing countries
Solid background in resource economics, environmental and ecological economics, environmental policy and development studies, ideally in the context of smallholder farming systems
Demonstrated experience in gathering and analysing quantitative and qualitative socioeconomic data
Experience in proposal development and fundraising
Ability to communicate effectively with stakeholders, including smallholders, private sector and policy makers
Good publication record
Excellent verbal and written English skills. Knowledge of another language commonly used in Africa, Asia or Latin America is an advantage
Household modelling experience is desirable.
Terms of offer

The World Agroforestry Centre is an equal opportunity employer and offers a collegial and gender-sensitive working environment. We believe that staff diversity promotes excellence and strongly encourage applications from qualified women.

This position is on International terms and will be for an initial period of three (3) years, renewable subject to nine (9) months’ probation period, assessment of performance, continued relevance of the position and availability of resources.

ICRAF offers a competitive remuneration and benefits package which includes: Comprehensive International Medical Cover, Pension and Life (AD&D) insurances, Education allowance for children, Housing allowances, Moving/Relocation Allowances, Assignment Grant to assist with temporary living expenses and Annual Home leave ticket of staff and eligible dependents.

The minimum base salary for this position is USD 55,840 per annum.

How to apply

Applications for the position must include:
A cover letter illustrating your suitability for the position against the listed requirements and salary expectations
A detailed curriculum vitae
The names and addresses of three referees, including telephone, fax numbers and email addresses.
All correspondence should be addressed to

the Human Resources Unit,
World Agroforestry Centre (ICRAF),
P.O Box 30677, Nairobi, Kenya

OR via email: icrafhru@cgiar.org.

Applicants should indicate “Application – Economist/Adaptation Specialist” on their application letters and email submissions.

Applications will be considered until 15 February 2013 or until a suitable candidate is identified and selected.

Please note that only short-listed applicants meeting the above requirements will be contacted.

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