Agronomist, Agro Economist, Crop Protectionist, Sugar Projects Desk Manager and Cotton Project Desk Manager Jobs

An International Group with the Head Quarters in Kenya is seeking to recruit suitable candidates for the following positions:
Duties will include:

Participate and coordinate the feasibility study of prioritized projects:Direct/coordinate implementation of the new project (s);Supervise and monitor the overall project implementation performance and act accordingly;Participate in technical supervision and monitoring of projects and enterprises operations;Facilitate implementation of working guidelines, manuals and procedures:Other duties as maybe assigned by reporting office:Agronomy/Agro economist/Crop protectionistM Sc. /Ph. D. in Agronomy/Crop Protection/Irrigation/Mechanization/ Agricultural Engineering or related fields, and 8/4 years experience in agriculture operations management/consultancy/research or related experience.Sugar and Cotton Projects Desk PositionB.Sc. /M Sc. /Ph. D. in Agronomy/Crop Protection/Irrigation/ Mechanization/ Agricultural Engineering or related fields, and 10/6/2 years experience in agriculture operations management/consultancy/research or related experience.Duty Station: The duty station is in Nairobi with frequent travel to the project and enterprise sites.
Qualified individuals who meet the above requirements are invited to send their application along with CV to agriculturebiz2013@gmail.com so as to reach on or before Friday 13th December, 2013

Head of Energy Services Division Job in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania

Client Profile: Our client installs and operates its proprietary high tech, low cost, solar powered microgrids in offgrid villages. Through this, offgrid households receive modern light, can charge their mobile phones and are able to use other modern appliances such as TVs, radios, computers, etc. The outfit is pursuing a profitable business model and is expanding rapidly in Tanzania. The client is a fast growing, well funded, high potential venture business, based across East Africa and Ghana that is run by a strong team of experienced professionals.
The business seeks to complement its senior management team in Tanzania. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced and highly talented individual to contribute to and own part of one of the most promising companies in the energy access sector in Africa.

Industry: Energy

Job Title: Head of Energy Services Division

Job Summary: As Head of Enserve (Energy Services division) the incumbent will coordinate Sales, Marketing and Distribution for East Africa. The Head of Enserve has two primary responsibilities: growing the customer base and ensuring ongoing customer satisfaction. 
These responsibilities include development of new markets, defining products and service offerings, development and management of agent and customer service network and brand development. The position starts in January 2014.

Type of Hire: Local / Expatriate

Location: Dar es Salaam, Tanzania; frequent national and some international travel will be required.

Salary: The compensation is negotiable, including an equity component in line with typical venture businesses.
 

Growing the customer base; identifying and enlisting new villages for installation of microgrids,Manage marketing campaignsRecruit, train and manage agent network. The agent networks main tasks are:Signup customers for services and appliance sales/leasing Install meters and plugnplay appliancesOngoing sale of prepaid servicesIdentify customer demand and provide feedback to improve offeringsMeasure division performance and report to CEOThe following Key Performance Metrics (KPMs) will be used to evaluate the performance of the division:

Average Revenue per User (ARPU)

Customer acquisition: New customers per month; Absolute and relative to potential connectionsCustomer retention, as a measure of customer satisfactionMandatory Requirements: We seek an entrepreneurial minded, highly talented individual to join this team in a senior management position in Tanzania.

Preferred Qualifications:

MBA, MSc or equivalent degree 5 years or more in relevant work experience?Sales or Marketing of consumer goods in East Africa?Startup experience?Experience in building, managing network of sales/service agents?Excellent communication skills in English required; proficiency in Swahili desired?Able to work as part of a teamFlexible – maintains effectiveness in a fast moving and/or changing environment and with varying tasks, responsibilities or peopleAble to stick to deadlinesHow to Apply:

Please apply if you meet the ‘Mandatory Requirements’.  

Send your CV  (in PDF format) titled with your name, to jobs@genesisconsult.net no later than 14th December 2013. The subject line of the application should read, “Head of Energy.” Please do not call the recruitment firm or its respective client, doing so will forfeit your application.

Head of Risk / Internal Audit Job in Kenya

Our client is an established and fast growing transport provider in the East African region. In line with their growth and expansion plan they are sourcing for talented, passionate, self driven and energetic professionals looking to develop and enhance their career to take up the following position:-
Head of Risk / Internal Audit
Main Purpose of the Job: Provide independent objective assurance on the effectiveness of risk management, internal controls and governance processes to support the achievement of the business goals and objectives.
 Preparation of risk based annual audit plans aligned to specified objectives for the continuous audit of the company’s risk managementInternal controls, governance processes and financial statementsOverall co-ordination and supervision of audit staff to ensure implementation of audit plans as approved by the Audit CommitteePlan and co-ordinate the timely performance of special audit investigations and forensic audits as necessaryPrepare quarterly audit reports to the Audit CommitteeMonitor the implementation of audit recommendations and report findings to the Audit Committee and senior managementLead and coordinate preparation of the Department’s annual budget and control and monitor its implementationExplore and implement appropriate technology to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of the audit functionFacilitate maintenance of ISO Standards in the Workshops and other Quality Standards implementedOversee protection of company assets by ensuring compliance to corporate governance standards by ManagementDevelop, deploy and retain talent including completing performance appraisals, personal development and succession plans effectively and on time in accordance with the established performance management systemExcellent understanding of Accounting, Finance, Auditing and Business issues in generalRisk assessment skills: Ability to plan effectively to ensure adequate coverage of all high and critical risksAbility to assess and identify trouble spots for requisite audit coverageAbility to work under pressure and maintain high work standardsAbility to achieve results through othersAbility to maintain independence and ethical standards in performance of assignmentsProfessionalism, Creativity, Team Player, Leadership, Innovative, Change Champion, Interpersonal skills, Analytical skills, Organizational skills.Bachelors’ Degree in Business related studies, MBA desirable, Must have CPA (K)Not less than 5 years of active relevant experience in a similar positionInterested candidates should send their detailed CVs indicating current remuneration on or before 5th December, 2013 to the following address:
Business Partner Consulting - (BPC Africa)
Email address: talentsearch@bpc.co.ke 

KHRC Request for Proposal for the Provision of Media Monitoring Services

Request for Proposal for the Provision of Media Monitoring Services

The Kenya Human Rights Commission (KHRC) was founded in 1992 and registered in Kenya in 1994 as a national level Non-Governmental Organization (NGO). 

Throughout its existence, the core agenda of the Commission has been campaigning for the entrenchment of a human rights and democratic culture in Kenya through monitoring, documenting and publicizing rights violations.This document is a formal Request for Proposal (RFP) for the provision of Media Monitoring Company Services detailed below in the section of this RFP entitled “Requirements”.
All the information contained in this RFP and in the Provider’s response will be handled with confidentiality by both the Media Monitoring Company and KHRC.The offer should remain valid through to 13th December, 2013.In issuing this RFP, there is no obligation for KHRC to select and procure all or some of the services offered.Any statement and cost-proposal made by the Media Monitoring Company will form the basis of any contract that may be entered between KHRC and the vendor.KHRC shall not be liable for or required to pay any costs, expenses or losses that may be incurred by the Media Monitoring Company in the preparation of their Proposal response.All required information will be submitted on the documents specified in this RFP.KHRC does not bind itself to accept the lowest bid of any Proposal and reserves the right to accept a portion of any Proposal.The Media Monitoring Company is to submit a fully qualifying bid.KHRC reserves the right to conduct unannounced site visits.KHRC may contact the clients listed in this proposal.Deadline for Submission of Proposals
All proposal submissions should be received at the Kenya Human Rights Commission Offices by 4.00pm on 13th December, 2013. to be deemed “received on time”.
Submissions should be handed over in a sealed and unmarked envelope to:
Finance & Administration Manager
Kenya Human Rights Commission
Opposite Valley Arcade Shopping Centre
Gitanga Road, Box 41079 - Nairobi 00100
 The proposal must be submitted in one copy, bound, typed and completely printed. A soft copy should be attached on CD-ROM.
The detailed format of the proposal is provided below following the “Requirements” section. The proposal is made up of four different sections:Vendor ProfileFinancial ProposalTechnical ProposalCertificate of DisclosureKHRC is seeking to enter into a contract with a Media Monitoring Company, although the length of the contract may be reviewed depending on the particulars of the winning bid.
 As described in more detail below:Tracking of all human rights violations relating to KHRC’s three thematic areas namely: Civil and Political Rights; Equality and Non-Discrimination; and Economic and Social Rights are reported in the media. The media refers to all print, broadcast and online media.Content analysis of the activities of the media that amount to human rights violations.Possibly capture the emerging human rights issues at regional and global levels.Delivery of media monitoring reports on daily, weekly, monthly and quarterly basis as they occur for immediate action or response.Data analysis and compiled reports to feed into the KHRC violations database and periodical reports.The Media Monitoring Company and KHRC will meet on a regular basis to discuss any issue arising in the course of the contract.
The Media Monitoring Company accepts that KHRC may require external evaluations of the vendors ’services and prices and will extend it fullest cooperation during such evaluations.

SAPCONE Project Officer Job in Lodwar, Turkana Kenya

Purpose: To support SAPCONE in enhancing child safety net programmes
Responsible to: Head of Support Services/Director
 Location: Lodwar office with travel to Naoros and Naotin
 Period: Fixed term till 31st January, 2015.

Hours: 5 days per week
Closing date: 10th December, 2013

SAPCONE – is a Kenyan based non-profit organization supporting the education of orphans and vulnerable talented children. The organization is committed to the promotion of education as a fundamental human right.
SAPCONE  mission is to facilitate the empowerment of children, youth and women through non-violent means, conflict transformation and peace education/training, livelihoods and networking in order for them to participate in building positive peace, sustainable development and respect for human dignity in realizing a just and friendly world.

SAPCONE achieves its objectives through the following thematic areas: Education, Livelihoods, Peace promotion and Governance.
 Project Context: The project document will be made available to those candidates meeting the initial requirements for second round of interviewing.

Responsibilities

The Project Officer will be expected to:Contribute to the overall delivery of the project, through team work and supervision of specific delegated responsibilities for running aspects of the projectManage specific targets as set out in the project document related to the reintegration of beneficiaries of the projectCoordinate to ensure effective, efficient delivery of components deemed the responsibility of specific agencies, notably ILO but also ensuring coherence with UNICEF on schools kit, FAO and IOM on livelihoods.Work within the project team to define work plansUndertake a supervisory role for the implementation of work plans when so delegated by managers and advisors associated with the projectEnsure close collaboration between technical experts and individual agency financial and administration systems for the effective delivery of multi component processes in different geographical locationsFurther, the Project Officer will:Supervise processes within the relevant organizational finance and administration, draft service agreements/other contractual arrangement with partners and prepare terms of reference (ToR), work plans and budgets; as well as means to supervise and monitor such agreements. Support the procurement process including the adjudication of tenders.Participate and contribute to project and thematic collaboration and other processesComplement the work of  ILO  technical advisers and team members, ensuring linkage between the project and other components within the ILO Kenya StrategiesContribute to “UNHSTF” harmonization processes; participate in specific clusters/working groups of the UN joint programme framework. In close collaboration with other UN partners, develop strategic entry points to enhance linkages among similar UN supported initiatives, in particular support to macro-level policy, institution building and common systems Promote the ILO Decent Work as it applies to project activities.Liaise and co-ordinate with NGOs, other UN Agencies and government departments operating complementary activities and initiativesPromote full participation of all the stakeholders in order to promote empowerment and ownership and contribute to the 'one UN voice' on gender, human rights and HIV/AIDS in particular.Qualifications, Experience and Personal AttributesUniversity degree in public administration, development project management or related field.At least 2 years professional work experience in youth focused or demobilization and reintegration or employment generation programmesExperienced in active labour market programme development and implementation.Knowledge of the Turkana context.Demonstrable extensive working experience in project management,Have high degree of professionalism, consistently approaches work with energy and positive, constructive attitude. Is conscientious and efficient in meeting commitments, observing deadlines and achieving results.Maturity to peer manages partner relations in all facets of project work.Responds positively to critical feedback and differing points of viewAptitude and attitude to learn and develop personally within the present and future requirements of the programmePlanning and Organizing: Develops work plans consistent with agreed strategies; identifies priority activities and assignments; allocates appropriate amount of time and resources for completing work.Teamwork: Works collaboratively with colleagues to achieve defined project results; shares credit for team accomplishments and accepts joint responsibility for team shortcomings. Ability to work in a multi-disciplined and multi-cultural team.Communication: Ability to write in clear and concise manner and to communicate effectively; listens to others, correctly interprets messages from others and responds appropriately. Ability to speak, read and write in Turkana  distinct advantageWillingness and ability to spend 50 percent of time on mission in various parts of Turkana a prerequisite.Please submit your Updated C.V. and cover letter indicating the position on the subject line to info@turkanapeople.org Handwritten application must be addressed to undersigned before close of business on 10th December,2013.
The Director,
SAPCONE-Turkana
P O Box 125, LodwaR 30500 
Note: SAPCONE is an equal opportunity employer. Women are especially encouraged to apply.