Construction Project Manager at Bridge International Academies in Nairobi, Kenya

Construction Project Manager at Bridge International Academies in Nairobi, Kenya

Reports to: Head of Construction

About Bridge International

Bridge International Academies was conceived in 2007 out of the belief that giving every child access to a high quality education would have the greatest impact on reducing poverty worldwide.

With that guiding insight, Bridge International developed a strategy that would enable it to launch a large-scale network of high-quality, ultra low-cost, for-profit primary schools.

Operating a network of schools supported by a strong central headquarters gives Bridge International the scale, experience, and capacity to invest in systems of management, support, training, and innovation that allows individual schools to dramatically increase their effectiveness.

Using this model, Bridge International is able to profitably deliver high-quality education for $5 per child per month.

This ensures that its academies will continue to successfully serve its communities as long as parents value the educational service provided.

The first Bridge International Academy launched successfully in Kenya in 2009 and over 70 academies are operating in Kenya today.

Through rapid and strategic expansion, Bridge International will provide a quality education to over a million students in the coming years.

Job Purpose:

The Construction Project Manager shall be responsible for the successful completion of site works in time, within set budgets and to specification using a highly consistent, efficient and effective formally systematized methodology.

Responsibilities:

• Pre-start process including review of the initial site appraisals, site layouts, site preparation details and budgets and statutory approval documentation.
• In charge of site preparation processes, programmes organisation.
• Start-up of site work including organising site visits, site staff travel, site work prerequisites, site documentation and site foremen deployment.
• On-site work planning and organisation, site instructions and site inspections, work certification; on-site trouble shooting and problem solving, handover and project shut down.
• Participating in facilitating training, work study and staff management.
• Inter-departmental communications including periodic reporting, construction updates and correspondence.
• Provide feedback on design and process standardisation including design of process, procedures and tools; determination of labour resource requirements; review of designs, drawings and contracts; and feedback on design implementation and buildability.

Experience:

• Minimum 10 years experience in a busy and dynamic work environment.
• Handled multiple projects in multiple locations concurrently.

Qualifications:

• Degree in any of the building and construction professions; Architecture, Quantity Surveying,
• Civil & Structural Engineering, Building Construction or equivalent
• Master’s degree in Construction Management, Project management shall be an added advantage.

Professional:

• Relevant Professional registration

Specialist knowledge required:

• Excellent MS Project (or other) knowledge & skills
• Excellent MS Office package skills
• Behavioural competencies:
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Excellent planning and organisational skills
• Systems and formal standardisation orientation
• Ability to synthesize complex ideas into simple concise instructions for dissemination
• Problem solving/decision making
• Information gathering skills
• Analytical and interpretation skills
• Excellent people management skills
• Ability to be adaptable and flexible

In order to be considered for this position all candidates must register and upload their CV’s on our website at www.bridgeinternationalacademies.com

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted

Project Manager - Longonot Gate Development Limited, Naivasha

Project Manager at Longonot Gate Development Limited in Naivasha – Kenyan Jobs and Vacancies

PROJECT MANAGER

Role
The Project Manager will be responsible for coordinating the activities of consultants and contractors in a large mixed project in Naivasha involving both infrastructure and buildings. He will be deployed as the Principal Project Officer to be based on site and head office. He will report to the Managing Director for day-to-day matters and give periodic reports to the Board of the Company. The Project Manager will be employed on an initial contract of TWO years which will be renewed for a further period of TWO years upon a satisfactory report of performance.

Responsibilities

• To track and report on the implementation plan for the project by various Contractors
• To establish and run the Site-based Project Management office
• Develop and implement project communication and reporting strategy and plans including communication formats and templates.
• Effectively and constantly communicate project expectations to the Contractors
• Report on Construction progress on an ongoing basis to the Board of Directors of the Company.
• Brief the Managing Director on all matters relating to the project on a frequent and regular basis
• Establish and present to the Board annual budgets for running the Project Management Office.
• Report to the Board on needs for additional staff and make appropriate requisitions for recruitments if necessary during the project cycle.
• Set and continually manage project expectations with team members and other stakeholders.
• Delegate tasks and responsibilities to appropriate personnel.
• Identify and resolve issues and conflicts within the project team.
• Identify and promote to the Contractors project dependencies and critical paths.
• Plan, schedule and promote project timelines and milestones to the Contractors using appropriate tools.
• Track project milestones and deliverables and negotiate with the Contractors appropriate strategies for their achievement .
• Develop and present progress and status reports.
• Determine the frequency and content of status reports from the project team, analyze results, and troubleshoot problem areas.
• Define project success criteria and disseminate them to involved parties throughout project life cycle.
• Coach, mentor, motivate and supervise project team members and contractors, and influence them to take positive action and accountability for their assigned work and roles.
• Conduct activity post-mortems and create a recommendations in order to identify successful and unsuccessful project elements.
• Develop best practices and tools for project execution and management and promote them to the Contractors and the Board.

Qualification Requirements

• A University degree in Building Economics/Quantity Surveying or Construction Management or Architecture or Civil Engineering
• Post-graduate qualifications at Masters degree level or Qualifications and Certification as a Project Manager from a recognised body.
• A minimum of 5 years direct work experience in a project management capacity including for a multi-billion project, including all aspects of project process development and execution.
• Strong familiarity with project management software, such as Microsoft Project and Primavera
• Demonstrated experience in personnel management.
• Technically competent with various reporting software programs, such as Microsoft word and excel.
• Experience at working both independently and in a team-oriented, collaborative environment.
• Can conform to shifting priorities, demands and timelines through analysis and reacts to project adjustments and alterations promptly and efficiently.
• Flexible during times of change.
• Ability to read communication styles of team members and contractors who come from a broad spectrum of disciplines.
• Persuasive, encouraging, and motivating.
• Ability to elicit cooperation from a wide variety of sources, including the Board, contractors, and other stakeholders.
• Ability to defuse tension among project teams, should it arise.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Adept at conducting research into project-related issues and products.
• Ability to effectively prioritize and execute tasks in a high-pressure environment.
• Ability to competently participate in training sessions, presentations, and meetings.

Send CV to info@longonotgate.co.ke

Closing date: 29th June, 2012 – 12 noon.

Project Manager - The Swedish Trade Council, Nairobi

Project Manager at The Swedish Trade Council in Nairobi - Kenyan Jobs

The Swedish Trade Council is a diplomatic body and resource available to all Swedish companies who wants to do international business. The Swedish Trade Council is jointly owned by the Swedish government and Swedish enterprise sector. Working for the Swedish Trade Council is similar to working for a business management consulting organization.

Our services aim to support Swedish companies to establish their prod­ucts, services and concepts and further develop their business on new markets. We have extensive experience of international business devel­opment with approximately 500 employees in more than 60 countries worldwide.

Some of the Swedish companies in East Africa are Ericsson, Volvo, Scania, Tetra Pak, Sandvik, Atlas Copco, SAAB, ABB, Alfa Laval, Assa Abloy, Oriflame, SKF, Josab, among others.

What do we expect from you as a Project Manager in East Africa?

• You will be working with our consulting teams supporting our clients in their international business development. Your work will focus on leading and participating in the consultant teams in East, Central and West Africa and driving our new client development.
• Projects vary from high-level market analysis and strategy development to setting up and participating in hands-on business meetings between Swedish companies and local customers or partners.
• You will have an important role in the dialogue with the companies and other external relations working closely with the Area Manager for East, West and Central Africa, Sweden’s Trade Commissioner.

The preferred candidate will meet the following requirements:

• Master of Science in Business Management, Business Administration or/and Engineering
• Minimum 4 years experience from leading projects or sub-projects
• Experience from consultant/project manager within management consulting
• Actively participated in prospecting and sales of consulting assignments
• Strong language skills in English, both oral and written
• Business focused, result oriented and analytical
• Excellent organizational skills as well as proven record of honesty and integrity
• Superior interpersonal, written and oral communication and networking skills
• Social and team-working skills are highly valued
• Passion for and ability to handle new challenges

Added advantage would be:

• Experience from work within the European business sphere

Interested candidates that meet the stated requirements should provide a personal cover letter with a detailed CV, including names, addresses and phone contacts of 4 professional references.

Click here to apply online

Closing date: September 15th, 2011.

Only short listed applicants will be contacted.

Health Project Manager - Terre des hommes Foundation Child Relief, Garissa

Health Project Manager at Terre des hommes Foundation Child Relief in Garissa - Kenyan Jobs

Swiss based Foundation providing direct aid to children in need is looking for its emergency projects in Kenya for his/her Health Project Manager

Position Start Date: 1st September 2011 Duration: 3 months Position
Location: Kenya - Garissa County
Supervisor: Country Representative – Kenya
Conditions: Swiss salaried contract 3025 CHF (~2300€) < > 4148 CHF (~3100€) net/month according to experience x 13. Annual leave: 25 days per year, local accommodation and transportation, Health insurance, accident and medical repatriation insurance, return flight. Details of the conditions and advantages

Context:

With thousands of desperate Somali refugees crossing weekly the border with Kenya to reach the already overcrowded camps, the Kenyan population of the arid lands is suffering from a similarly precarious situation, but fails to receive adequate support from the international community, fully focussed on the refugees. Terre des hommes Foundation raise up a 12-month emergency intervention to address acute Mother and Child Health and Nutrition needs in the drought affected districts of Jarajila and Ijara, in Garissa County. During the Garissa County Nutrition Coordination meeting, which took place in Nairobi, on 12 August 2011, Tdh Foundation was officially recognised as a nutrition intervention partner for both districts.

General:

• To oversee the implementation of a specific health project and ensure that stated goals and objectives are met as per project proposal/project planning documents are appropriately monitored and evaluated, and that narrative and technical reports are written and submitted in a timely manner
• To supervise and support national project managers of the health projects
• To lead the team of staff employed for the health projects
• To determine personnel needs for field-level activities, develop job profiles and in coordination with Field Coordinator and field staff – assist recruitment efforts through planning and interviewing of candidates
• To implement, monitor and propose, when deemed necessary, amendments to the strategy for the health projects in Kenya in consultation with Country Representative
• To ensure the administrative, logistic, and finance support of the program activities and objectives through the solicitation and facilitation of support departments
• To take overall responsibility for budget planning and expenditure monitoring and inform immediately the Country representative when a major change in the budget is needed
• To maintain regular contacts with the Health and Administrative authorities in order to ensure their cooperation for implementation of the health projects
• To organise and provide trainings to Tdh staff according to the recommendations
• To reinforce the capacity of the Health staff regarding nutrition through workshops and trainings.
• Ensure integrative programming approach with other sectors particularly protection and WASH and staff within the projects

Reporting:

• To provide accurate regular reports, document outputs and results and maintain detailed records of the overall health project activities in area of operation to the Country Representative and Health Advisor in HQ

Assessment:

• To be available for assessment request when necessary

Child Protection Policy:

• To commit to respect the Child Protection Policy
• To commit to ensure the best implementation possible of the Child Protection Policy in Kenya
• To commit to inform the head office and to deal with any case of any allegations or possibility of transgression, even potential, of the Child Protection Policy

Requirements:

• Professional health degree such as nurse; nurse practitioner
• Two to five years experience as Public Health Expert or medical doctor in developing countries, especially in nutrition, maternal or family health
• Fluency in English required
• Excellent program management; project planning; budget management; organizational, interpersonal and communication skills
• Experience developing health staff capacity and implementing and supervising staff trainings
• Additional experience in managing programs in humanitarian context and experience in health management with IDPs
• Experience conducting assessments and in using participatory approaches; experience working with and supervising staff in a multi-cultural setting
• Ability to work independently while being a strong team player; ability to work in unstable security environments; ability to write clear and concise reports and to meet required reporting deadlines ; talent in capacity building and supporting national staff to take the lead

Procedure:

We will only consider complete online applications which correspond to the required profile Your application must include a complete CV and a covering letter. If you are not shortlisted, your file will be destroyed, according to the rules on data protection. If you face difficulties in applying online, please contact our webmaster webmaster@tdh.ch. The recruitment and selection procedures of Terre des hommes reflect our commitment for children’s security and protection.

To apply, visit: http://goo.gl/OSVhn

Emergency Coordinator - Lutheran World Federation/Department for World Service Kenya, Dadaab

Emergency Coordinator at Lutheran World Federation/Department for World Service Kenya in Dadaab - Kenyan Jobs

Lutheran World Federation / Department for World Service Kenya - Djibouti Programme is seeking to recruit a Kenyan national for the following position, to be based in Dadaab Refugee Camp.

Emergency Coordinator

Duties and responsibilities will include but are not limited to:-

• to be responsible for the day to day implementation of emergency response services; including information dissemination, vulnerability and social assessment, referrals, NFIs distribution, plots allocation, among others;
• to manage emergency response grants, preparing work plans and working budgets, initiating procurement of goods and services, monitoring implementation and compiling reports;
• to ensure that the projects are implemented as planned and within budget, and in accordance with LWF/DWS and ACT Alliance policies and guidelines, including Codes of Conduct, SPHEREand HAP principles and standards on accountability to the affected populations;
• to provide the necessary capacity development and support to emergency staff in all camps including ensuring they have clear job descriptions and lines of reporting;
• to support and supervise emergency staff and ensure that there is a coordinated and integrated approach across all the camps in the implementation of emergency services
• to evaluate, assess and identify needs for emergency training in order to build effective capacity within the program on emergency preparedness & response;
• to ensure the delivery of timely narrative and financial reporting of emergency response activities, outputs and outcomes according to LWF/DWS, Act Alliance and donor requirements and guidelines;
• to prepare regular and timely situation reports, updates, human interest stories, photographs and other reports as may be requested for purposes of communicating and documenting LWF/DWS emergency response work;

Professional qualifications and personal attributes

• University degree in Disaster Response and Management, Social Work, Sociology, Political Science or a related field. Professional training in Project Management with strong skills in proposal writing, M&E and report writing.
• Excellent management, planning, analysis, and training design and facilitation skills;
• Strong inter-cultural and interpersonal skills
• Excellent computer skills, particularly in Microsoft Word, Excel and Internet

Experience

• More than four years experience in setting up and/or managing large and complex emergency response projects in refugee or internally displaced person’s (IDP) settings in a reputable international NGO.
• Experience working in difficult areas with basic social amenities, demanding security considerations and long and irregular working hours would be an added advantage.

“LWF/DWS is an equal opportunity employer, irrespective of gender, race or religious affiliation.

Female candidates are encouraged to apply.

LWF/DWS is a signatory to the Code of Conduct for humanitarian agencies.

Our recruitment and selection procedures reflect the organization’s commitment to the
prevention of abuse and exploitation of beneficiaries.”

Please email your application letter and attach updated CV with contact emails and phone numbers of 3 professional referees, preferably your current or immediate former employer addressed to;

The Human Resources Officer,
Lutheran World Federation Kenya-Djibouti,
hr@lwfkenya.org

Closing date: 26th August 2011

Only short-listed candidates will be contacted

Project Manager -The Institution of Surveyors of Kenya (ISK), Nairobi

Project Manager at The Institution of Surveyors of Kenya (ISK) in Nairobi – Kenyan Jobs

The Institution of Surveyors of Kenya (ISK) is a professional organization made up of valuers, land surveyors, registered estate agents, property managers, building surveyors, geospatial surveyors, land managers, project managers and facility managers. The Institution is seeking to fill the following positions for a period of one year with possibilities of an extension depending on performance and availability of funding.

PROJECT MANAGER

Job Ref. MN 5025

Job Profile

• Assisting in developing proposals for support from donors and partners in line with the strategic plan and general guidance of the Council.
• Implementing projects and programmes as per contracts and proposals agreed with the donors / partners to ensure achievements of planned outputs.

Person Profile

• First Degree in Land Economics, Land Survey, Geospatial Science or related disciplines with at least 10 years experience 5 of which should be in Project Management.
• Those with a Masters Degree in relevant discipline will have an added advantage.
• Previous experience with projects related to land matters will be a distinct advantage.

Attractive salary offered.

Send your application with a detailed CV and a daytime telephone number.

You SHOULD disclose your current or past salary.

Failure to disclose may disqualify your application.

Send your application by hand, courier, post or email so as to reach us by 12 Noon, 19th August 2011. Mark Job Ref. No. on top left of the envelope.

Send to:

Executive Selection Division,
Manpower Services (K) Ltd,
3rd Floor, Landmark Plaza,
Directly Opposite Nairobi Hospital Entrance,
P.O. Box 50736 – 00200, Nairobi.

Email: recruit@manpowerkenya.com

Project Manager (Oracle E-Business Suite) - The Copy Cat Ltd., Nairobi

Project Manager (Oracle E-Business Suite) at The Copy Cat Ltd in Nairobi - Kenyan Jobs

The Copy Cat Ltd the leading System Integration Company, offering a comprehensive range of IT services to clients across Eastern Africa.

As part of our technology enhancement and software initiative, we are looking for talented, energetic and enthusiastic persons to join our team.

Project Manager (Oracle E-Business Suite) 1 Position

Position reports to: Head of Software Solution Business

Qualifications

• Bachelors and/or Master’s Degree in Engineering / Information Technology / Business Management / Accounting / CPA

Special Skills

• Oracle Financials
• Project Management

Experience

• Minimum 4+ years of Functional experience in Oracle E-Business Suite of Applications
• Minimum 2+ years of Project Management experience
• Experience in handling 2+ project implementation management
• Experience in managing large Oracle EBS ERP projects or multiple projects
• Provides leadership to a team of people including setting up of their job goals, conducts appraisals, development review and recruitment
• Responsible for cost schedule and delivery
• Responsible for the planning and execution of the activities required to deliver project scope within schedule and budget constraints
• Assists in managing client expectations in meeting project deliverables and ensures overall satisfaction with the company’s performance
• Manages the project activities of a team of consultants and other implementation specialists who interface with the client organization during the delivery of a project
• Act as liaison between client and Project Director

Application Procedure:

If you believe that you have the talent we are looking for, your experience and qualification matches the above and that you would like to build your career in the fastest growing and promising organization, then you are asked to apply by email detailing the following as a compulsory: your qualifications, experience, contacts of at least three referees (their email and mobile phone), your current salary and expected salary to: hr@copycatltd.com

The applications for the above positions should be received by 15th August 2011.

Project Manager - The Kenya Institute of Management, Nairobi

Project Manager at The Kenya Institute of Management in Nairobi

The Kenya Institute of Management - a leading not-for-profit membership-based management and business development organization through the Centre for Enterprise Development (CED) on behalf of the Ministry of Industrialization is running a National Business Plan Competition for Micro, Small and Medium enterprises (MSMEs).

The Project known as "Jitihada" will run for 1 year and is part of a World Bank funded five year project on MSMEs in Kenya.

In this regard, the Institute invites applications for suitably qualified candidates to fill the position of Jitihada Project Manager

Job Purpose

The Jitihada Project Manager will be responsible for building a locally managed, self-sustaining national competition. within the one year project period.

The Manager will therefore provide leadership and coordination for all activities required for the successful launch and execution of the competition.

Principal Accountabilities

• Guide and develop a team of highly motivated professionals to implement the Jitihada Competition
• Promote the Jitihada brand to a national profile among the leading private sector Companies in Kenya and engage companies to support Jitihada
• With the support of the PR & Marketing Coordinator, lead the process of refining and implementing the Jitihada Marketing and PR plan
• Guide the process to develop and execute a strategy to engage the financial sector to provide capital to participants
• Provide oversight for the Implementation of Jitihada's curriculum and training programs development and implementation as well as formation of an aftercare program
• Oversee the development of written reports to be presented to the client

Knowledge, Skills and Experience Required

• Holder of a degree in a relevant field
• An expert in private sector development with a minimum of 7 years relevant professional experience;
• Very familiar with the MSMEs sector and private sector initiatives in Kenya
• Conversant with project aid modality, programme design and management and financial management issues;
• Experience in directing multi - disciplinary teams
• Exposed to business plan competition

How to Apply

Interested candidates who satisfy the above requirements should forward their applications accompanied by a detailed resume, email address, day time telephone contact, name and address of three referees.

The applications should reach the undersigned not later than 27 July 2011 at 5pm.

KIM is an equal opportunity employer

Visit our website for more information about KIM - www.kim.ac.ke

The Human Resource Manager
The Kenya Institute of Management
P.O. Box 43706-00100
Nairobi

Email: hr@kim.ac.ke

Manager - Projects at Safaricom in Nairobi

Manager - Projects at Safaricom in Nairobi

We are pleased to announce the following vacancy within Executive Business Analysis and PMO Division. In keeping with our current business needs, we are looking for a person who meets the criteria indicated below:

MANAGER – PROJECTS
REF -M P– JUNE-11

Reporting to the Senior Manager -Programs, the successful candidate will be responsible to oversee and manage the development/enhancement of products and services though the gate process and Development of department processes and procedures

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure all products/project development processes are followed, documented and signed-off for all products developed across the business.
• Projects (Capex & Products) alignment across the business.
• Champion the development of the innovation strategy and roadmap in conjunction with the respective SBU’s.
• Ensure planned Projects are delivered on time and within budget.
• Undertake project/product post-launch reviews.
• Report projects progress on a Weekly basis.

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelors Degree in business or Technical field – Engineering or Information Technology from a recognized university;
• At least 3years work experience in project management with experience to line management or senior engineer level
• Experience in managing multiple projects (6 – 12 month duration) simultaneously from start to finish.
• Good understanding of financial principles, financial ratios with ability to interpret standard financial statements;
• Good understanding of regulatory framework for mobile operations particularly in the Kenyan environment;
• Excellent communication, analytical and report writing skills;
• Project Management skills
• Must have the ability to work within strict deadlines with minimum supervision.

If you meet the requirements and are self driven, proactive and up to the challenge, please send your resume and application letter quoting the job title and reference number to the address below. All applications must be received on or before Thursday 16th June 2011.

The Senior Manager – Talent Acquisition,
Safaricom Ltd,
Via email to: hr@safaricom.co.ke
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Project Manager - Youth Enterprises, Kenya

Project Manager at Youth Enterprises in Kenya

REPORTS TO: Program Manager – Entrepreneurship Development - TechnoServe Kenya
April 2011

GENERAL INFORMATION
TechnoServe, Inc. is an international non-profit economic development organization founded in 1968. Its mission is to help entrepreneurial men and women in poor rural areas of the developing world to build businesses that create income, opportunity and economic growth for their families, communities and countries.

I. Primary Purpose
The primary objectives of this project are to:
a) Increase economic prospects for youth through skills development and access to finance to create: economically viable microenterprises; self-reliant community level economic development projects, and; employment opportunities
b) Improve youth voice in local, regional, and national policy dialogue through enhanced advocacy capabilities and inter-ethnic dialogue
c) Expand youth access to essential services that are more youth-friendly
d) Establish new institutional arrangements that can leverage public and private resources through youth-managed organizations
e) Create a new approach to empower youth through youth-owned, youth-led and youth-managed actions.


II. Duties and Responsibilities
1) Project management

• Work with identified Youth groups and other stakeholders in coordination with the lead project implementing partner
• On behalf of TNS, lead coordination of project activities in Kenya with key partners
• Produce financial and narrative reports for partners and donor, as required by the
• contract and requested on an ad hoc basis, and for TechnoServe management
• Report internally and externally on progress and status of project activities
• Proactively identify successful strategies and tactics, or bottlenecks to effective
• execution of the project objectives, and raise those to the larger project team
• Ensure adherence to project budget
• Oversee collection and reporting of data on impact, progress and outcome indicators
• Develop annual project plans and project inputs into TechnoServe country plans
• Collaborate closely with the lead project partner and the Entrepreneurship Program
• Manager in the implementation of business activities, including timely execution of set goals and deliver on all targets
• Develop and track project budget requirements; prepare monthly quarterly and annual
• reports on prescribed projects and businesses.
• In conjunction with the Entrepreneurship Program Manager, update the project
• knowledge base for the industry, keep abreast with economic and business trends that
• impact the specified business sector and the country’s economy as a whole;

2) Representation and Communication

• Develop effective and strong working relationships with partners, identify areas of
• collaboration, participate in project planning and make regular presentations to high-level audiences, business owners, donors and policy-makers
• Provide technical direction to team members. Supplies needed information to team on
• prospective and existing businesses and programs;
• Communicate internally and externally with team members and clients respectively;
• In consultation with the Entrepreneurship Program manager, liaise with government
• agencies and consultants on issues that promote the project.

II. Requirements

• An advanced Degree in Business, Commerce, Entrepreneurship or a related field.
• A minimum of 5 years experience in business development/management, business plan design/execution, program design/management
• Expertise in working with the youth in various industries. In particular market development and business development services
• Strong interpersonal/people management skills and excellent oral and written communication skills a must; strong passion for helping the needy.
• Proven project and/or business unit management skills
• Proven track record of developing complex client business plans
• Ability to develop well written, cohesive reports that are responsive to the needs of partners, donors and regional management
• Strong private sector experience and entrepreneurial skills;
• Strong financial analysis and management skills
• Willingness to travel domestically
• Be in possession of a clean drivers license with over three years driving experience
• Qualified candidates should submit their applications by email (letters and CV’s as one document- Not separate) addressed to the Country Director. Your application should include your current monthly/previous salary and benefits, your expected salary and three professional referees.

Kindly email your application to admin@technoserve.or.ke so as to reach us by
26th April 2011.

TechnoServe is an Equal Opportunity Employer

www.technoserve.or.ke

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Project Coordinator - Catholic Diocese of Kitui

Project Coordinator at Catholic Diocese of Kitui

The Catholic Diocese of Kitui through its Social and Development arm is a specialized agency that leads efforts to defeat hunger, reduce poverty, improve livelihoods, provide health care, provide education services, advocate for governance and human rights among other social development issues. The underpinning of our work is the dignity of the human being. Innovation is a key aspect which the diocese promotes to alleviate poverty. Serving both developed and developing communities, Catholic Diocese of Kitui acts as a neutral partner where all social and development issues within its coverage are addressed without favor. Subject to funding, the diocese is in the process of setting up a Community Based Green Energy Project dealing with renewable energy and is need of recruiting the following positions:

PROJECT COORDINATOR
(1 position)
Location: Kitui
Closing date: 20th April 2011

Job Description

Under the overall supervision of the Bishop Catholic Diocese of Kitui and the direct supervision of the Diocesan Development Coordinator; the Project Coordinator will perform the following tasks:

• Take charge of the Community Based Green Energy Project
• To lead Diocesan Development Office in conceptualizing, formulating and implementing appropriate initiatives for renewable energy interventions and for enhancing capacity building of key diocesan personnel in this service area.
• Establishing networks and collaborating with other agencies that are like-minded
• Submit monthly written reports to the development coordinator and the donor
• Maintain a comprehensive knowledge-base on the various aspect of the Project for the purpose of advising and facilitating decision making process pertaining to the project
• Make recommendations, on enhancing effective response to renewable energy adoption.

Qualifications, Experience, Skills and Attributes required

• Must have at least a Science Degree in an Energy related field with a bias to project planning and management or in any other related discipline. A Bachelor of Science Degree in Engineering will also be considered.
• Other related short courses such as community development be an added advantage
• Must have experience of at least 2 years in project planning and implementation
• Ability to make sound and timely judgments
• Strong intellectual, analytical and decision making abilities
• Must have knowledge and experience in community participatory approaches
• Must have a valid driving license and able to ride a motorbike
• Must be computer literate, conversant with operations software
• Should have good writing and communication skills
• Must be articulate in the understanding of the Social Teachings of the Catholic Church

Interested candidates should submit their applications, in a sealed envelope with the vacancy clearly marked on the top right hand corner. Please enclose a detailed CV, copies of academic testimonials and names of three referees and day time telephone contacts to:

Development Coordinator
Catholic Diocese of Kitui
P.O. Box 300 – 90200, Kitui

Kindly indicate Current & Expected consolidated salary in your application.

Only short listed candidates will be contacted.
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Technical Account Manager - Google, Nairobi

Technical Account Manager at Google in Nairobi

This position can be based in Accra, Ghana; Nairobi, Kenya; or Lagos, Nigeria.
 
The area: Partner Solutions Organization
Google's Partner Solutions Organization (PSO) is a technology group dedicated to developing and managing the company's largest and most strategic partnerships. Our multi-faceted professionals work together with teams throughout Google to address our partners' most pressing technology challenges - ones that have no simple answers. We create solutions for and build enduring long-term relationships with organizations that represent outstanding revenue opportunities and/or are strategically important for us to take new, world-shaping technologies to market.

The role: Technical Account Manager

As a Technical Account Manager, you are the engagement manager taking responsibility for the success of our largest partnerships. You lead deployments, optimize implementations and integrations to increase revenue, drive new business opportunities, and manage the overall technical aspects to build strong, successful, long- term partnerships. If you are a creative thinker who thrives in a fast-paced, market-driven environment, we want to talk to you. You should be a self-motivated individual looking to solidify Google's strategic partnerships across a variety of product lines made especially for Africa. These include search, mobile, video, Google Apps, e-commerce, and many other new initiatives.

Responsibilities:

• Troubleshoot and train in relation to the Google Apps deployment project management with partner universities.
• Perform implementation reviews, evangelize new product features, and ensure the prompt and proper resolution of technical challenges.
• Improve product feature offerings by providing partner feedback to internal cross-functional teams including Product Management and Engineering.
• Guarantee the technical aspects of a partner’s integration (both new and ongoing) by providing necessary documentation, training and technical guidance.
• Develop proof-of-concept products and software tools to assist in closing deals.

Requirements:

• BA/BS preferred in a technical field with a strong academic record. (MS/MBA is a plus).
• Extensive hands-on experience in Internet or telecom products and technologies in Africa or similar market.
• Experience in deadline-driven, large-scale technical project management or software development in the Internet/Telecommunications space.
• Excellent project management skills and attention to detail as well as experience working with external clients in a sales environment.
• Proficient in one or more programming languages, including Java, C/C++, JavaScript, Python, or PHP.
• Proficient in French, English and at least one other African language.
• Willing to travel extensively within Africa.

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Technical Program Manager, Infrastructure - Google, Nairobi

Technical Program Manager, Infrastructure at Google in Nairobi

This position is based in Nairobi, Kenya.

The area: Engineering Management

Google's engineering teams exhibit high energy, deep technical skills and a drive to get things done. Our Engineering Managers need to be technical leaders and motivators who are comfortable leading these teams in a high-pressure, dynamic – and global – environment. Jobs are broadly defined and interact with Product Management, Sales and other groups at Google.

The role: Technical Program Manager, Infrastructure

Technical Program Managers are the core of managing Google's continued growth. As one of the first Technical Program Managers based in Africa, you will have the opportunity to make a significant impact. Specifically you will be responsible for driving the progress of various initiatives focused on infrastructure. These include helping Universities strengthen their ICT services, working between ISPs and IXPs to increase peering agreements, managing Google infrastructure deployments and lots, lots more.

Ideally coming from an operations & infrastructure engineering background you will have gained extremely strong business project management skills and have great judgement when it comes to evaluating infrastructure challenges and implied cost or engineering efforts. Based in Nairobi, Kenya you will be expected to travel frequently within Africa and occasionally to our offices in Zurich and California.

Responsibilities:

• Manage technical projects or programs, working closely with external partners, Google engineers and technical staff to design and launch infrastructure projects.
• Gather requirements and define the scope of the project. Find resources, manage resource allocation for projects. Develop a plan and schedule, with well-defined milestones.
• Manage communication of progress/status within the core team and external to the team (customers, partners, etc); escalate issues as necessary.

Requirements:

• Experience managing multiple international projects and people acting as a technical lead.
• Proven ability to work on assignments that require data evaluation, recommendation development, and decision making.

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Outreach Program Manager - Google, Nairobi

Outreach Program Manager at Google in Nairobi

This position can be based in Johannesburg, South Africa; Dakar, Senegal; Nairobi, Kenya; Accra, Ghana; or Lagos, Nigeria.

The area: Engineering

Simply put, Google engineers make computers do amazing things. Populated by extraordinarily creative, motivated and talented people, our Engineering team gets excited by developing new applications that really make a difference and are used by millions of people. We're driven by Google's mission to organize the world's information and make it universally accessible and useful. If you seek to tackle such challenges as building a highly scalable computing infrastructure, novel storage systems, innovative user experiences or the next big application that will change the world, then this might be a perfect fit for you.

The role: Outreach Program Manager

As an Outreach Program Manager at Google, you will be responsible for helping the developers, start- ups, and business and IT professionals in the region successfully build applications and grow their businesses using Google's products, developer tools and APIs. This position will benefit from a software engineering background and active participation in all three of the local technical, developer, and business communities. In this role, you will coordinate and execute both online and offline outreach and support programs in the region. This could include helping the Developer Relations team with large- scale Google events such as those targeting developers as in Google Developer Days or DevFests (i.e. large budget, high attendance, high visibility), and regional technology industry and business blogs.

To achieve your goals, you will work with cross-functional Google teams, covering product management, engineering, developer relations, local volunteers, along with external vendors. Additionally, you will manage relationships with, and foster creation of, local developer, start-up, and business communities, both formal (Google Technology User Groups) and informal (discussion boards, casual meet-ups, non-affiliated user groups). You will also meet with local developers and businesses, promoting Google technologies to them and ensuring that they get the support and information they need to be successful.

The Program Manager helps bring awareness to Google's mission, open web technologies and our products within the regional technical community.

Responsibilities:

• Plan and run regional strategy, community outreach and development, including large-scale public events and grass-roots programs
• Meet with external tech community including developers, businesses and technical executives to advocate their adoption of our products, explaining business and technical value propositions
• Own regional blogs and ensure publication of frequent, high-quality content
• Lead cross-functional project teams and act as the liaison between other global outreach teams and the various product and Engineering groups in Google
• Build and manage relationships with local developer and start-up communities, industry influencers and bloggers

Requirements:

• BA or BS university degree preferred, ideally in Computer Science or Software Engineering
• Proven experience in a technical role in internet and/or mobile industries strongly preferred
• Experience with conference presentation or other technical public speaking
• Experience as an active participant (ideally as a leader) in technical/developer/business communities
• Strong project and program management skills as well as excellent communication skills
• Fluent spoken and written English is a must. Additional French language skills are a significant plus.

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Business Program Manager - Google, Kampala

Business Program Manager, Government and Education Sector, East Africa at Google in Kampala

This position is based in Kampala, Uganda.
The area: Business Development

The New Business Development group works with Product, Engineering and other teams on new product incubation and exploratory efforts, technology and meta-data licensing, strategic partnerships, urgent special projects, and alternative distribution for existing and new business initiatives. Our team consists of creative, entrepreneurial, highly organized leaders, well versed in a broad range of technologies, who can spot opportunities, evaluate inbound inquiries, build partnerships, collaborate with many internal functional groups globally, and negotiate and close business deals.

The role: Business Program Manager, Government and Education Sector, East Africa

Google is expanding our Sub-Saharan Africa team in Africa. You should be a self starter who will work closely with the wider Google team on new product initiatives and key strategic relationships. In order to succeed in this group you must be entrepreneurial, creative, open-minded and adaptive. When interacting with internal and external clients, you need to be persistent, action oriented and highly collaborative. You should be a top performer who possesses good judgment and has a deep interest in the internet technology industry, Google products and Africa.

As part of the Sub-Saharan Africa team, we work with product, engineering and other teams on new product incubation and exploratory efforts, strategic partnerships, special projects and alternative distribution for existing and new business initiatives. This team consists of creative, entrepreneurial, highly organized leaders, well versed in a broad range of technologies, who can spot opportunities, evaluate inbound inquiries, build partnerships, collaborate with many internal functional groups globally and negotiate and close business deals with government and education sector players.

Responsibilities:

• Work closely with the Hub Lead and the Africa Business Development team to achieve objectives and key results for the region in addition to developing a strong understanding of Google products, strategy and values
• Build and leverage relationships across Google globally with a focus on the New Business Development, partnerships, product, marketing and PR teams
• Execute initiatives in government and education sector including deals structure and development
• Shape and implement other priority projects that could involve product launches, PR or marketing activities and leading Google product training sessions
• Create project support and analysis, presentations, reporting and industry research

Requirements:

• University degree preferred with a strong academic record
• Experience in government and education sector in an internet, media or technology environment
• In-depth experience operating within cross-functional teams (product management, implementation, legal, finance, marketing)
• Experience identifying partners, analyzing and structuring complex deal structures with a proven track record of deal execution.
• Experience working in East Africa is a must
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills; ability to communicate project priorities and represent Africa Business Development team well internally. High level of comfort escalating and presenting key deal issues to Google senior management when appropriate
• Ability to perform research on and assist with execution on several time-sensitive project/deals at once in a fast paced environment with minimal direction

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Business Development Manager - Google, Nairobi

Business Development Manager at Google in Nairobi

This position is based in Nairobi, Kenya.
The area: Partner Solutions Organization

Google's Partner Solutions Organization (PSO) is a technology group dedicated to developing and managing the company's largest and most strategic partnerships. Our multi-faceted professionals work together with teams throughout Google to address our partners' most pressing technology challenges - ones that have no simple answers. We create solutions for and build enduring long-term relationships with organizations that represent outstanding revenue opportunities and/or are strategically important for us to take new, world-shaping technologies to market.

The role: Business Development Manager

As a Business Development Manager, you will work on new product initiatives and key strategic relationships. You will be responsible to spot opportunities, evaluate inbound inquiries, build partnerships, collaborate with many internal functional groups globally, and negotiate and close business deals. You will also work with product and engineering teams on new product incubation and exploratory efforts. You have a good business judgment and a deep interest in the internet technology industry, Google products, and Africa. You have the ability to negotiate with senior executives and a penchant for putting together complex, different strategic partnerships. For instance, Google Apps, Maps, and Mobile partnerships, as well as any of the other partnership ideas that come across our desk on a daily basis.

Responsibilities:

• Identify, structure, negotiate and close large, strategic relationships with potential partners.
• Manage pipeline of multiple prospects to aggressive deadlines and successful resolution
• Identify emerging market trends and translate these to prospects
• Own relationship with partners at senior level ensuring partner happiness
• Work cross-functionally within Google to ensure that revenue targets and account-based objectives are achieved

Requirements:

• BA with degree with a strong academic record preferred. MBA is a plus.
• Extensive experience in business development launching, closing and managing partnerships in Kenya. Experience in business development in other countries of Sub-Saharan Africa is a plus.
• Experience developing channel programs and dealing with SMBs is a plus.
• Ability to think strategically about complex issues and develop thoughtful recommendations and action plans.
• Strong analytical, research and financial modeling skills.
• Excellent presentation skills.
• Demonstrated ability to lead and manage multiple projects, with a broad range of internal and external constituents.

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Project Manager - VSF Belgium, Lodwar, Kenya

Project Manager at  VSF Belgium in Lodwar, Kenya

VSF Belgium is a recognized developmental International NGO founded in 1995 working with disadvantaged communities to increase their standards of living, improve food security and livelihood sustainability through improved animal health and animal production.

In East Africa, our programmes focus on community based animal health services, capacity building of local institutions and governments, conflict mitigation and sustainable natural resource management.

Position Title: Project Manager – Lomidat Project
Duty Station: Lodwar, Kenya
Availability: Immediately
Deadline: 11th April 2011

Role
The Project Manager for the LOMIDAT Project will oversee, lead and manage the Technical team working on food facility and livestock market chain on the Lomidat project.

He/She will be responsible for maintaining relationships with the partner, monitoring, and ensuring that the strategies in place enable the project to reach the set objectives.

He/she will support in technical backstopping of relevant areas in other Lodwar projects, DMI, Fodder production, CERF, Emergency projects etc.

Main responsibilities:

A) Program management and development

• Project Action planning, implementation and coordination.
• Networking and collaboration with the Lomidat team.
• Facilitate the technical implementation of result two and the parts of result three of the action as appropriately designed.
• In coordination with the VSF B Lodwar project manager coordinate research activities for the improvement of livestock market chain and the development of new project areas.
• To maintain close linkages with the Lomidat project Butchery/factory and staff
• To work with the Lodwar project manager, in identifying and develop new projects based on the strengths, capacity and local resources of beneficiaries and specific calls from donors.
• To ensure synergy in the Livestock market chain project activities.
• To work with the Livestock traders to develop a clear livestock Value chain, in Turkana.
• To submit timely project reports based on donor guidelines to the Lodwar project.

B) Staff management and development

• Development of a team building strategy to promote an effective and supportive working environment within the Turkana Program.
• Work with the Lodwar team to form a strong technical team.
• Coach and mentor staff in order to ensure that they perform to the best of their abilities and are fully aware of the theory and practise of development work and the project management cycle.

C) Representation of VSFB

• Development of relationships with Government representatives, the Lomidat and other local stakeholders
• Represent VSF B in the Livestock Market chain Project Management Unit (PMU) meetings and coordination meetings

D) Financial Management

• Ensure that projects are implemented in full compliance with both donor and VSF B guidelines and regulations
• Authorizing all expenditures for the project and monitoring expenditure on line items as per the approved budget
• Timely reporting as per donor regulations
• Facilitation of visits by monitoring teams

E) Communication and Information

• Inform and collaborate with the lodwar projects manager on a continuous basis
• Forward relevant project information for the promotion of the Livestock infrastructure development to the Lodwar and regional offices

F) Networking and Liaison

• Liaison and networking with relevant livestock partners and collaborators to improve the performance of the Livestock chain project in a dynamic environment
• Assist the Lodwar Project manager in the Development of a joint and common approach the implementation activities of all projects in for the communities in Turkana and the Ecosystem of north-western Kenya
• Network with Lomidat project manager, General Manager and ensure a common approach and the coordination of activities
• Promotion of team spirit on all levels within VSF belgium

Essential or Minimum Requirements

Education

• University degree in a development related field, Range management, (a degree in Veterinary science or animal science would be an advantage but is not essential)
• Post graduate training in either Pastoralism and ASALs policy, Development studies, Entrepreneurship, or Agricultural Economics

Knowledge and experience

• 5 years experience in project development and management.
• Should have 3 years experience in a senior position in project management and implementation at least to senior project officer level.
• Experience of working on an EC project is an advantage
• An understanding of the ABCD, VICOBA, PFS, CAHWAs privatization systems, WUA management and VLUP approaches is crucial.
• Good knowledge of project cycle management
• Experience with proposal development and implementation
• Good knowledge of donor rules, in particular USAID, EC.
• Experience with administering budgets
• Ability to operationalise project logical frameworks

Skills

• Computer literacy with very good MS Excel, Word and Power point
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Excellent management skills
• Good writing and reporting skills
• Ability to work under pressure and meet strict deadlines
• Ability to work independently
• Accuracy and keen for detail skills
• Ability to deal with organizational conflict and crises
• Fluency in written and spoken English
• Excellent planning and organizational skills
• Ability to prepare and present issues at all levels
• Proven ability to work with a range of stakeholders including civil authorities, donors and project partners

 Attitudes

• Team player
• Attentive to detail
• Flexible
• Identify him/herself with the mission, vision and values of VSF-B
• Display of intercultural sensitivity
• Respect in dealing with others
• Willingness to travel (frequent visits to the field, Turkana and the Regional Office Nairobi)
• Desirable Requirements
• Knowledge of Turkana language would be an advantage but is not essential
• Experience of working in the Arid Lands of Northern Kenya is desirable

Please send your application letter, CV by e-mail (reference “PM Lomidat”) before 11/04/2011 to recruitment@vsfb.or.ke

This vacancy is open to male and female candidates of Kenyan nationality.

Applications from qualified women candidates are encouraged.

Priority will be given to qualified internal applicants.

Only short listed candidates will be contacted.

For more information: www.vsf-belgium.org
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