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2022-06-15 15:26:37 Engage the right holders and duty bearers in advocacy and linkage forums to ensure better service delivery by duty bearers and access to relevant services and opportunities by the right holders.
Coordinate with other partners working in the area in support of programme,
Take lead in advocacy and networking efforts on issues of importance to development in the area.
Coordinate with other county offices on thematic issues of strategic interest in the area.
Support and facilitate linkages between the BRICK Programme and other IRK programmes, and with programme teams in other field offices.
Introduce the program to the relevant stakeholders including local building owners, financial services providers, local government offices concerned with economic growth and services and actors to foster positive cooperation and forge links for the women between market actor’s producers and end user.
Represent IRK at relevant functions as may be requested by the line Manager.
Required Qualifications and Education

At least a bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Business, or a Related Field
At least 3 years marketing, business or any other relevant field. Previous working with a recognized NGO will be an added advantage.
Extensive Marketing Experience, Understanding of Business Practices
Budgeting
Demonstrated ability in community mobilization and community-level dialogue
Financial Knowledge
In-Depth Research and Analysis
IT literate with good understanding in MS Office applications, Word, Excel, Power Point, Spread sheets and other Statistical software Interpersonal Communication
Client Relationships
Writing, Public Speaking
Creativity, Innovation
Adaptability and Leadership
Managerial Skills
Multi-Tasking,
Experience in using participatory methodologies in programme implementation
Commitment to and understanding of Islamic Relief strategy, vision, mission, values and principles, Enthusiastic with a positive attitude.
How To Apply

Please send us your cover letter and detailed CV, including your qualifications, experience, names and addresses of three referees, a working e-mail address and daytime telephone contacts. The forwarding e-mail and cover letter must clearly indicate the position title on the subject line. Send your application to Recruitment.irk@islamic-relief.or.ke by Sunday 19th June, 2022.

Note: Please note that, this recruitment shortlisting will be done on a rolling basis. Open / Comment

2022-06-15 15:26:37 Research and analyses market trends, competitor offerings, demographics, and other information that affects marketing strategies
Use research findings and analysis to provide direction to IR-K and the BRICK Project team regarding upcoming marketing projects, new products or services, and overall strategy
Identify areas for improvement in product offerings, sales tactics, marketing strategy, and promotional activities
Design or approve all marketing campaigns and plans before they are implemented
Maintain the department’s budget and ensures all marketing activities are cost-effective
Work with other IRK staff to establish budgets and marketing objectives
Monitor marketing and sales performance of the target beneficiaries and adjusts strategies as needed.
Take part in the design, planning, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of the BRICK project.
Link and coordinate with other relevant programs to harmonize project implementation i.e., WASH, livelihood, Livestock production and DRR programs within BRICK.
Facilitate and coordinate for organizing the trainings related to the topics on marketing and production at community level.
Ensure that staffs have marketing capacity to implement their project/program to ensure the overall success of the project goals.
Support the farmers groups, beekeepers’ groups, IGA groups, water user associations and the livestock production beneficiaries at the local level in developing and implementing systems for marketing and project evaluation.
Liaise with Ministry of trade and industrialization and the department of trade at the Sub County level during project mobilization, implementation and reporting.
Capacity building of the various beneficiary groups and facilitate their participation in the technical working groups in the sub-county and county.
Support groups initiate micro business ventures in target areas and promote savings and credit schemes among the women groups and business training.
Link women groups to financial institutions to access credit facilities for business initiation and expansion of businesses.
Take lead in the preparation of quality proposals and concept notes to meet the donor requirements.
Identify opportunities for the Islamic Relief Kenya programs to develop its portfolio and funding base.
To ensure all the marketing components of the project are implemented in a consultative, participatory, conflict sensitive and gender sensitive way (Quality assurance).
Periodically undertake other assignments from the management
Monitoring, Documentation, Communications and reporting (10%)

Ensure that at all time the project target achievement is in line with the planned log frame milestones and the budget burn rate are up to date with the planned cash flow.
Work with the communication staff to design appropriate mobilization and sensitization messages for the target population in line with project objectives
Document community and stakeholders’ feedback and share with relevant stakeholders for appropriate action.
Ensure timely submission of timely project reports as per IR and Donor requirements.
Conduct timely documentation of project progress through case studies, stories, photos, videos, among others.
Regular monitoring and evaluation of project implementation at local level.
Prepare and submit timely monthly, quarterly, annually narrative and financial reports.
Preparation of technical reports for donors.
Ensure project right holders are conversant with IRK microfinance policies and procedures
Compliance with the requirements of the IRK’s micro finance policies.
Coordination and Networking (10%) Open / Comment

2022-06-15 15:26:36 Marketing officer. Islamic Relief Worldwide is an international humanitarian organisation that provides development programs and humanitarian relief around the globe, regardless of race, political affiliation, gender or belief.

Reporting To: Field Coordinator

Qualification/ Experience

At least a bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Business, or a Related Field
And minimum 3 years marketing, business or any other relevant field. Previous working with a recognized NGO will be an added advantage.
Location: 100% Wajir with frequent travel to project sites.

Supervises: None

IRK is currently focusing on three major themes: Sustainable Community Empowerment, Food security and livelihoods, Disaster Risk reduction (DRR); and Inclusive and protection

Islamic Relief Kenya in pursuit to support and strengthen its operations, seeks to employ motivated, hardworking, and pro-active individuals to fill in the following position.

Overall Accountability:

The Marketing officer is responsible for implementation of programme activities especially in the component related to market system component of the program. The Marketing Officer will support the leadership with mapping market system structures, actors and their linkages in order to provide insight into the incentives, constraints and opportunities that restrict or enable market systems to serve vulnerable households and individuals in particular the women and youth.

Duties and Responsibilities

Programme strategy and Planning (10%)

Carry out assessment in the target geographical areas to assess the current situation economic opportunities and resources, needs and potential intervention as well as obstacles that could be mitigated to promote productive employment, improved livelihood and resilience for rural women.
Explore, evaluate and present market opportunities and recommend program priorities that promote resilience and livelihood for the rural women.
Participate in sector project concept and proposal development based on the identified needs.
Programme Implementation & Management (70%) Open / Comment

2022-06-15 15:25:59 Logistics Sales Executive, Unigroup Transporters Limited.
Role Purpose
The purpose of the role is to develop business, using all of the tools available to you, from existing and new customers in order to reach and exceed predefined targets set by Management.
Your Tasks and Responsibilities;
Identifies business opportunities by identifying prospects and evaluating their position in
the industry; researching and analyzing sales options.
Sells products by establishing contact and developing relationships with prospects; recommending solutions.
Follow up on all requests/quotes issued to new/potential clients to ensure business is secured.
Attain the communicated monthly sales turnover.
Ensure 0% unresolved client queries.
Actively make client visits and follow up to ensure client satisfaction and secure business.
Maintains relationships with clients by providing support, information, and guidance; researching and recommending new opportunities; recommending profit and service improvements.
Identifies product improvements or new products by remaining current on industry trends, market activities, and competitors.
Prepares reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing information.
Maintains quality service by establishing and enforcing organization standards.
Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; establishing personal networks and benchmarking state-of-the-art practices.
Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.
Qualifications and Education Requirements
Bachelor Degree in Business Administration, Sales or relevant field
A minimum of 3 years’ Sales and Marketing experience in a Transport & Logistics Organization.
Demonstrated performance as an account manager
Have a current client portfolio
Demonstrable ability to communicate, present and influence credibly and effectively at all levels of the organization
Experience in delivering client-focused solutions based on customer needs
Excellent listening, negotiation and presentation skills
Excellent verbal and written communications skills
The candidate should be aged between 28 – 40 years
Salary range ksh 80-100
How To Apply
Interested candidates who fully meet the above requirements should send their applications along with a detailed Curriculum Vitae to hr@unigroup.co.ke
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted Open / Comment

2022-06-15 15:25:24 Senior Communications Officer , MMWCA.
MMWCA is looking for a Senior Communications Officer to strengthen its communications team in line with the profile outlined below.
Purpose of the Role
The Senior Communications Officer is the deputy to the Chief Communications and Fundraising Officer and supports developing and implementing the communications strategy. In addition, the Senior Communications Officer is responsible for internal communication and specific communication roles to facilitate stakeholder engagement.
Scope of Work
Support the development and implementation of organisational and project-specific communications strategies and plans.
Generate terms of reference and specifications for promotional and communication materials and liaise with vendors to facilitate production according to service-level agreements.
Write articles for organisational publications, including newsletters, impact reports and the annual organisational magazine – the Voice of Mara.
Produce multi-media content for dissemination to diverse stakeholders, including landowners, youth and funding partners.
Generate content for the website and frequently update it while monitoring content consumption and aligning content development accordingly.
Support the development of fundraising concepts/proposals.
Provide editorial support for organisational publications and external communication.
Coordinate field visits for journalists, provide briefs on relevant thematic areas under consideration, and coordinate interviews.
Carry out and support research to inform communication work.
Proofread and edit organisational reports and social media content.
Generate communication briefs for internal and external audiences.
Plan and coordinate MMWCA’s events, including thematic outreach days and relevant exhibitions.
Develop and implement youth advocacy campaigns working closely with the Gender and Youth Team.
Participate in programme activities and generate news stories for MMWCA’s own media and external outlets.
Provide support in building the communication capacity of MMWCA and conservancy staff.
Minimum Qualifications
A degree in communications, public relations or journalism (or Social Science with relevant experience).
At least five years’ experience in communications with a strong bias on multi-media content and social media management.
Strong writing and editing skills.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail.
Experience engaging with journalists and deploying mainstream media to generate support for organisational work.
Proficiency in Maa is desirable.
Experience of working with pastoralist communities and ability/willingness to work in a remote place – the job will be based at Aitong’ in the Maasai Mara.
How to Apply
Send an application to the Chief Executive Officer, Maasai Mara Wildlife Conservancies, to reach us by close of business on June 30, 2022, to recruitment@maraconservancies.org. Open / Comment

2022-06-15 15:24:53 Company: Rattan Direct & Lifestyle Furniture,

Title: IT Support,

Industry: E-Commerce Online Retail Business,

Location: Nairobi,

Salary: Competitive,

Rattan Direct & Lifestyle Furniture is looking to hire an IT Support who is passionate about technology with a willingness to learn, develop and have excellent technical troubleshooting and customer service skills. A positive attitude and a strong understanding of the importance of working as a team is crucial.

Role & Responsibilities

1st/2nd line support for all IT users (Remote Support)
Proactive Maintenance of all hardware across the site (In Nairobi Office)
Equipment sourcing and purchasing
IT Inductions for new team members and managing passwords and expired accounts
Responsible for managing the IT h
Helpdesk and ensuring we meet SLA
Maintain IT documentation
Application Deployment
Provide training to the service user to promote self-sufficiency
Manage Backup / Antivirus technologies
Monitor and support for SIP phones
Monitor, measure and report on infrastructure load, performance and security events
Qualifications and requirements

Bachelor’s degree in computer science or related field.
2+ years in a similar IT Support role.
A working knowledge of Windows server administration.
Ability to provide support across all departments to solve support issues.
Experience with any of the following operating systems & software packages: Windows 10/7, Microsoft Server 2012 R2/2016, Sophos, Office 365, MAC OS, Intune.
Excellent troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
Directory and group policies experience.
Outstanding ability to interact and communicate with all levels of end users.
Outstanding ability to organize and prioritize technical services requests.
Outstanding ability to diagnose technical problems and quickly find solutions with very little direction/ interaction.
Outstanding ability to quickly learn new technologies.
Flexibility and agility is essential to this position.
Effective Communication skills.
How to Apply

If you meet the above criteria kindly apply by taking part in a test (see link below). https://assessment.testgorilla.com/testtaker/publicinvitation/41c19dce-36a2-40c9-8a14-2e1439c3b35d Only successful candidates will be contacted for an interview and requested to send their resumes Open / Comment

2022-06-15 15:24:20 Finance, Administration and Human Resource Officer , Awareness Against Human Trafficking (HAART).
We are currently looking for a qualified and experienced person (a resident in Kenya) to fill the position of Finance, Administration and HR Officer (FAHR) position. Reporting to the CEO and being a member of a Senior Management Team (SMT), the successful candidate will be responsible for financial and administrative functions within the organization. S(he) will provide leadership to a team of professional and support staff and ensure the highest level of performance.
Salary: 100,000 to 130,000 KES gross per month
Essential criteria & qualification:
University degree in finance, accounting, commerce, administration or equivalent
CPA (K) or equivalent
At least 4 years experience in with similar responsibilities
Experience in human resources role will be an added advantage
Experience working with a non-governmental sector will be an advantage.
Fluency in English and Kiswahili (both oral and written).
Strong computer skills and experience working with accounting software.
Experience liaising with a range of stakeholders regarding financial and administrative issues.
Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work in a team.
Ability to work independently, prioritize tasks and to take initiative.
Strong attention to detail and problem-solving skills.
Honest, meticulous, responsible and well organized.
Strong work ethic and commitment to financial accountability and transparency
All our staff are expected to strive for excellence, collaborate and communicate while ensuring full commitment to integrity.
How To Apply
Qualified candidates are invited to send one PDF of their cover letter, CV, contact information for 3 references and salary expectations to hr@haartkenya.org using “Finance, Administration and HR Officer” as the subject of your email. Only complete applications will be reviewed and short-listed candidates contacted.
No Fee Charged
HAART does not charge a fee at any stage of the recruitment process (application, interview meeting, processing, training). Open / Comment

2022-06-15 15:23:42 Information Technology Officer
Africa Mental Health Research and Training Foundation (AMHRTF)
Position Summary:
Overseeing the Foundation’s interaction with all our local and global stakeholders by strategizing and implementing social media platforms by generating content while maintaining solid and interactive online presence. This position requires that the incumbent be responsible for managing the overall network infrastructure of the Foundation, while also planning digital campaigns and managing blogs.
Responsibilities:
Responsible for writing press, annual newsletters, creating and managing the Foundation’s blog posts.
Promote communications and marketing materials through appropriate social media channels.
Ensure that all communications and promotion materials align with Foundation’s brand standards.
Maintain social media image by regularly updating Twitter, Facebook and blog accounts
Stay up-to-date on social media trends and make recommendation for adjustment where necessary.
Compile materials in close consultation with Project Coordinators for updating the website on a regular basis.
Maintaining the organization’s email account, responding promptly to all info inquiries but in consultation with a relevant officer and escalating issues whenever necessary.
Maintenance, servicing of computers and updating all IT equipment.
Guarding and checking out against hacking, and take immediate action as necessary.
Maintain and trouble shoot all network and computer related issues as directed by the relevant officer.
Update and upload all news items about the foundation, our partners/collaborators on the Foundation website with consultation with relevant officers.
Maintain digital media archives including photos and videos.
Assist in marketing and advertising promotional activities on social media.
Help organize conferences, workshops, press or any other promotional events.
Design, brand and print study materials when needed.
Maintain the organization’s brand.
Qualifications and Experience:

Bachelor’s degree in communication and information technology, marketing or related field required.
2 years’ experience in communication or a similar position.
Proficiency in the usage of computers and office software packages (MS Word, Excel, etc.).
Fluency in oral and written English and Kiswahili.
Proficiency in the use of infographics.
Proven knowledge of both communication and promotional practices.
Knowledge of branding and graphic design will be an added advantage.
Exceptional writing and communication skills.
Knowledge of adobe Photoshop, InDesign, web design and illustrator will be an asset.
Applicants should also have demonstrated abilities in the following:

Good communication, excellent presentation skills and interpersonal skills.
Strong writing, editorial/proofreading and analytical skills.
Ability to solve communication issues with integrity should they arise.
Ability to innovate in the technology space.
Ability to capture, assemble and preview content before any production.
Have a high level of personal standards, work ethics, team player, dedication, integrity, motivation & high level of organization.
Good command of English and Kiswahili
Self-driven and able to work with minimal supervision.
Ability to demonstrate problem solving approaches and patience
Ability to learn and work under pressure
Excellent time management skills with the ability to meet strict deadlines.
High level of confidentiality and integrity
Attention to detail and accuracy
Flexibility
How To Apply

We invite all candidates meeting the required qualifications to send an application letter and a detailed CV to careers@amhf.or.ke and indicate COMMUNICATIONS/INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY OFFICER 2022 as the subject line. Applications should be received by 15th July, 2022. Open / Comment

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