A Kenyan Job Market
A Kenyan Jobs Market
IBM
Manager Ecosystem Development vacancy
Job
description
The
Ecosystem Development (EcoD) organization has a cross IBM mission to
develop the ecosystem of Independent Software Vendor partners (ISV),
developer community, MSP content providers, start ups, born on the
coud companies and academic partners to accelerate growth for IBM
results. As software create a strong link between the ecosystem and
IBM, providing high value for partners and for IBM, the EcoD role
reports to the SWG leader.
The EcoD country leader should
focus on key growth initiatives developing the ecosystem to drive ASL
and influenced revenue (IBM sales when partners are selling their
assets). Growth initiatives (GI) include Cloud, Big Data &
Analytics, Mobile, Social, PureSystem, and Smarter Cities as the main
focus in Africa.
For those growth initiatives is expected that
the EcoD leader develops and execute a plan to enable local partners
in IBM technology, driving the technical enablement as well as Go To
Market plan to generate wins for IBM. Plan should also include the
development of local skills with Universities, including IBM content
in the Universities curricula, driving international partners to do
more business with IBM locally and to promote IBM with local
developer community, leveraging on IBM Developer Work (DW) site and
content.
The EcoD leader will also manage the use of the IBM
Innovation Centers where they exist by using them as a gearbox for
Technical promotion and enablement, business development and customer
events.
Thru the Global Entrepreneur Program (GEP), EcoD
leader should drive new companies : StartUps, Born on the Cloud
partners to do business with IBM since early stages, ensuring we grow
together as they evolve. That part of the business include partnering
with Incubators / Accelerators as well as Gov’t programs and
Venture Capital/Angel Funds ecosystem.
The ideal candidate
will have a strong business background (sales, bus. Development) with
a good understanding of the technology on how it affects and can
transform the business of ISVs and customers alike. He or She will
need to have a good understanding of the local ecosystem, identifying
and engaging with local key players : Partners, Universities,
Accelerators, Government institutions.
EcoD leader should have
seniority to call on CEOs / Deans / Managing Directors or partners ,
with the ability to articulate IBM value and how they can increase
their success by partnering with IBM.
Key
measurement for the roles will be:
•Influenced
Revenue for the Growth Initiatives
•Number of partners doing
business with IBM and number of wins in the market
•Number of
partners on IBM Cloud OE (blue mix), running their business on IBM
cloud with IBM SW Infrastructure
•Number of courses in
Universities with IBM Growth Initiative content
•Number of new
Startups in the GEP program, and number of Startups enabled with IBM
technology embedded.
•Technolgoy reach to Developer Community
with Hackathons, Mobilithons, DW downloads.
Background:
•
University Degree preferably in IT , Engineering of Bus.
Administrations
• Work experience of more than 10years
•
Sales or Business Development Experience of more than 7 years
•
Knowledge of local Ecosystem: ISVs (local/Int’l), Universities,
Start Ups environment
• Preferably Multinational
Background
Required
- Bachelor's
Degree
- At
least 7 years experience in Management skills, People Management
- At
least 7 years experience in Time conscious, mentoring
- English:
Fluent
Preferred
- Master's
Degree in Social Sciences
- At
least 10 years experience in Management skills, People Management
- At
least 10 years experience in Time conscious, mentoring
IBM
is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an
equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive
consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion,
gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national
origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status
To
apply for this vacancy log on to
https://jobs3.netmedia1.com/cp/faces/job_summary?job_id=SWG-0637065
United
Nations Crime Prevention and Criminal Justice Officer vacancy
Job
Title: Crime
Prevention and Criminal Justice Officer (Head of Criminal Justice
Department/
Office:
United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime
Duty
Station:
NAIROBI
Job
Opening number:
14-ROL-UNODC-32703-R-NAIROBI (E)
Org.
Setting and Reporting
This
post is located within the Regional Office for Eastern Africa (ROEA),
United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC), in Nairobi, Kenya.
The Crime Prevention and Criminal Justice Officer (Head of Criminal
Justice Programme) will work under the direct supervision of the
UNODC Representative, ROEA and the substantive guidance of the Chief,
Justice Section (JS), Division for Operations (DO), UNODC
headquarters in Vienna.
For further information on UNODC,
please see our website: www.unodc.org
Responsibilities
Within
delegated authority, the incumbent will undertake the following
specific duties:
•
Lead
the implementation of the criminal justice and promotion of rule of
law component under the framework of the UNODC Regional Programmme in
Eastern Africa, including the conduct of appraisal and project
formulation missions to various countries in the region;
•
Promote
the ratification and implementation of the UNODC Convention and
Protocols with governments in the region;
•
Provide
technical expertise and guidance to national and regional
counterparts, field offices, UN Country Teams and project staff in
the implementation of technical assistance programmes and
activities;
•
Establish
and maintain effective working relationships with resident donor
agencies, including the identification and follow-up on funding
opportunities for technical assistance programmes and activities of
UNODC in the area of rule of law and criminal justice;
•
Enhance
the collaboration with other international, bi-lateral and
non-governmental organizations active in the areas of rule of law and
criminal justice;
•
Establish
and maintain effective working relationships with governments in the
region, including the identification and follow-up of programming
opportunities in the area of rule of law and criminal justice;
•
Support
the rule of law and criminal justice related outreach and awareness
raising activities of UNODC;
•
Promote
both with government counterparts and international donors the use of
UNODC manuals, handbooks, guides and other tools in the context of
technical assistance projects, programmes and activities;
•
Establish
and prepare programme/project work plans, budgets, terms of
references and other related programme/project documentation,
programme/project progress and evaluation reports;
•
Coordinate
programme/project activities and implementation, analyze and evaluate
programme performance and progress and promote best practices.
•
Organize
and participate as a resource person in technical working groups,
inter-agency task forces, advocacy meetings, round-tables, workshops,
training and other relevant meetings related to the rule of law and
criminal justice;
•
Perform
other duties as may be required.
Competencies
Professionalism:
Has knowledge and understanding of theories, concepts and approaches
relevant to crime prevention, criminal justice and rule of law
issues. Has knowledge of policies and practices in international
crime prevention including rule of law, as well as the mandates of
the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime. Is familiar with the
modalities of international cooperation for development. Has
knowledge of and specialization in substantive and functional areas
with very good research and analytical skills. Is able to identify
and contribute to the solution of problems/issues. Is able to prepare
reports and conduct presentations by clearly formulating positions,
articulating options concisely, conveying maximum necessary
information, recommending and defending policy related issues. Shows
pride in work and in achievements; demonstrates professional
competence and mastery of subject matter; is conscientious and
efficient in meeting commitments, observing deadlines and achieving
results; is motivated by professional rather than personal concerns;
shows persistence when faced with difficult problems or challenges;
remains calm in stressful situations. Takes responsibility for
incorporating gender perspectives and ensuring the equal
participation of women and men in all areas of work.
•
Communication: Speaks and writes clearly and effectively; listens to
others, correctly interprets messages from others and responds
appropriately; asks questions to clarify, and exhibits interest in
having two-way communication; tailors language, tone, style and
format to match audience; demonstrates openness in sharing
information and keeping people informed.
• Planning and
Organizing: Develops clear goals that are consistent with agreed
strategies; identifies priority activities and assignments; adjusts
priorities as required; allocates appropriate amount of time and
resources for completing work; foresees risks and allows for
contingencies when planning; monitors and adjusts plans and actions
as necessary; uses time efficiently.
Education
An
advanced university degree (Master’s degree or equivalent) in law,
preferably with specialization in international law and criminal law,
is required. A first-level university degree in combination with two
additional years of qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of
the advanced university degree
Work
Experience
A
minimum of seven years of professional, progressively responsible
experience in project or programme management and administration,
with several years in crime prevention, criminal justice including
rule of law areas is required. Work experience in legislative
assistance activities is required. Work experience in managing
technical cooperation programmes/projects is highly desirable.
Experience in the United Nations or similar international
organization and relevant experience in a field environment is highly
desirable. Qualifying years of experience are calculated following
the receipt of the first-level university degree recognized by the
United Nations.
Languages
English
and French are the working languages of the United Nations
Secretariat. For the position advertised fluency in English, i.e.
oral and written proficiency, with excellent drafting skills, is
required. Knowledge of French is a strong asset. Knowledge of another
official United Nations language is an advantage.
Assessment
Method
Evaluation
of qualified candidates may include an assessment exercise which may
be followed by competency-based interview
Special
Notice
Filling
of this position is subject to funding availability and the initial
appointment will be for a period of one year. Extension of the
appointment is subject to extension of the mandate and/or the
availability of funds. Staff members are subject to the authority of
the Secretary- General and to assignment by him or her. In this
context, all staff are expected to move periodically to new functions
in their careers in accordance with established rules and procedures
.
To
apply log on to
https://inspira.un.org/psc/UNCAREERS/EMPLOYEE/HRMS/c/UN_CUSTOMIZATIONS.UN_JOB_DETAIL.GBL?Page=UN_JOB_DETAIL&Action=A&JobOpeningId=32703
University
of Oxford Executive
Director
About
the company
The
University of Oxford is a complex and stimulating organisation, which
enjoys an international reputation as a world-class centre of
excellence in research and teaching. It employs over 10,000 staff and
has a student population of over 21,000. The University, including
the colleges and Oxford University Press, is the largest employer in
Oxford and the second largest in Oxfordshire, injecting £750 million
annually into the regional economy.
- There
are also over 1,600 academic staff (professors, readers, lecturers),
whose appointments are in the main overseen by a combination of
broader divisional and local faculty board/departmental structures.
Academics are generally all also employed by one of the 38
constituent colleges of the University as well as by the central
University itself.There are over 22,000 students at Oxford,
including 11,832 undergraduates and 9,857 postgraduates.
Job
description
- In
partnership with the Wellcome Trust and the Kenyan Medical Research
Institute (KEMRI), the University of Oxford is recruiting an
Executive Director (clinical or non-clinical) to lead and direct
this world renowned initiative. The remit of the programme is to
conduct basic, epidemiological and clinical research on the major
causes of morbidity and mortality in Africa, with results feeding
directly into national and international health policy; and to
expand capacity to conduct multidisciplinary research that is
strong, sustainable and internationally competitive.
- Based
primarily in Kenya, the programme has its main research base in
Kilifi, embedded in the Centre for Geographic Medicine-Coast and
Kilifi County Government Hospital; and another large research
grouping in the capital, Nairobi. Formally established in 1989, the
programme has an extensive network of partnerships and
collaborations across Africa and the wider global research
community.
Desired
Skills and Experience
- You
will be tasked with the challenge of providing an empowering and
collaborative leadership culture in which innovative science can
reach the highest international scientific and ethical standards.
- You
will maintain your own research portfolio. You will at the same time
ensure robust governance and operational management and manage
national and international relationships. You must have research
experience in an international setting and be able to demonstrate
successful strategic and operational leadership of academic research
groups and infrastructure. You will demonstrate a commitment to
developing the careers of younger scientists. You will be expected
to live in Kenya.
Only
applications received before 12.00 midday on Friday 28 February 2014
will be considered. All applicants must complete a online application
form and upload a CV and supporting statement
Applications
are made via
https://www.recruit.ox.ac.uk/pls/hrisliverecruit/erq_jobspec_version_4.display_form
Contact
Email : bethany.valentine@ndm.ox.ac.uk
