A Kenyan Job Market
A Kenyan Jobs Market
Sales
& Marketing Manager vacancy
Elda
yoghurts
Job
Details
Elda
yoghurts seeks highly qualified candidates for the following
positions middle level Sales & Marketing Manager to grow the
business in western region.
We
are small rural based agribusiness enterprise in Busia county making
dairy products with potential for future expansion.
Location:
Western Region
Purpose:
Responsible
for care and follow up for participants enrolled in research studies
and non-research clients.
Duties
& Responsibilities:
- Develop
pricing strategies, balancing firm objectives and customer
satisfaction.
- Identify,
develop, and evaluate marketing strategy, based on knowledge of
establishment objectives, market characteristics, and cost and
markup factors.
- Evaluate
the financial aspects of product development, such as budgets,
expenditures, research and development appropriations, and
return-on-investment and profit-loss projections.
- Formulate,
direct and coordinate marketing activities and policies to promote
products and services, working with advertising and promotion
managers.
- Direct
the training, and performance evaluations of marketing and sales
staff and oversee their daily activities.
- Negotiate
contracts with vendors and distributors to manage product
distribution, establishing distribution networks and developing
distribution strategies.
- Review
& identify the business gaps & develop the sales activities
Requirements
- Minimum
of 2 years working experience in sales/ marketing of fast moving
consumer products.
- A
diploma / degree or equivalent in Marketing or business related from
a recognized institution.
- Able
to work with limited supervision
- Proactive
and reliable
- Intellectually
curious and devoted to evidence based practice
- Team
player
Apply
online with the job title “Sales
& Marketing Manager” on
the subject line.
Applications
should be received on or before 24th
February, 2014
TO
APPLY FOR THIS POSITION LOG ON TO
http://careers.n-soko.com/jobs/sales-marketing-manager-nairobi-nairobi-area-62002281-d
United
Nations Administrative assistant vacancy
Job
Title:
ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT, G7
United
Nations Office at Nairobi
Deadline:
28
February 2014
Job
Opening number:
14-ADM-UNON-31796-R-NAIROBI (X)
Org.
Setting and Reporting
The
United Nations Office at Nairobi (UNON) is the UN headquarters in
Africa and the
representative
office of the Secretary-General. UNON supports programme
implementation of the UN Environment Programme (UNEP) and the UN
Human Settlements Programme (UNHABITAT) globally, as well as other UN
offices in Kenya, by providing administrative,
conference and information services (www.unon.org). This post is
located in the Host Country Relations Services Unit (HCRSU), Support
Services Service (SSS) Section, United Nations Office at Nairobi
Responsibilities
Under
the supervision of the Manager, Host Country Services Unit, the
incumbent will be responsible for the following functions:- 1. Assist
in carrying out the work programme of the
Unit;
Deputize for the Manager in his absence; Assist in the preparation of
budget, distribute and assign work to the General Service Staff in
the Unit. 2. Assist the Manager in applying the immigration,
duty-free and tax exemptions provisions of the Host Country
Agreement:-
Coordinate
with relevant Government of Kenya (GoK) representatives to negotiate
and solve
sensitive
and complicated problems escalating issues to the Manager if
necessary; Ensure that information available to staff on immigration,
duty-free, and VAT exemptions is updated and conduct briefing to new
staff members on the same; Keep abreast of the daily press and
maintain regular contact with relevant GoK offices; Supervise the
liaison function with GoK offices to ensure timely processing of the
relevant documents, exemptions and claims. 3. Ensure records relating
to transactions processed by GoK offices and entered into the
electronic database is up to date and secure;- Track the expiry dates
of documents, visas, and remind staff members to initiate action for
renewal; Maintain up to date vehicle registration and issuance/return
of red number plates database. 4. Monitor field staff overtime;
Prepare workload statistics and generate reports as required; Provide
inputs to the HCSU budget, statistical and performance reports;
Prepare correspondence, notes verbales, covering letters, and reports
upon request. 5. Supervise field staff:- Provide guidance,
supervision and work distribution; Guide focal points of subscribing
agencies; Foster teamwork and communication among staff. 6. Perform
other related duties as may be assigned.
Competencies
Professionalism:
Ability to perform a broad range of administrative functions; Is
conscientious and efficient in meeting commitments, observing
deadlines and achieving
results,
shows persistence when faced with difficult problems or challenges.
Team
work: Works collaboratively with colleagues to achieve organizational
goals; Solicits input by genuinely valuing others' ideas and
expertise; Shares credit for team
accomplishments
and accepts joint responsibility for team shortcomings.
Client
Orientation: Considers all those to whom services are provided to be
"clients" and
seeks
to see things from clients' point of view; Establishes and maintains
productive
partnerships
with clients by gaining their trust and respect; Identifies clients'
needs and
matches
them to appropriate solutions; Monitors ongoing developments inside
and outside
the
clients' environment to keep informed and anticipate problems; Keeps
clients informed of progress or setbacks in projects; Meets timeline
for delivery of products or services to client.
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
High
school diploma or equivalent is required. Additional technical
training in administrative
fields
is desirable.
Work
Experience
A
minimum of ten years of progressively responsible experience within
the UN system, at least two of which must be in the administration of
host country services/protocol services.
Languages
English
and French are the working language of United Nations Secretariat.
For the post
advertised,
fluency in oral and written English is required. Working knowledge of
another UN
language
is desirable
Special
Notice
Appointment
against this post is on a local basis. External candidates will be
considered only when no suitable internal candidate from the duty
station is identified. The Candidate is
responsible
for any travel expenses incurred in order to take-up appointment.
Staff members are subjected to the authority of 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. All applicants are strongly
encouraged to apply online as soon as possible after the job opening
has been posted and well before the deadline stated in the job
opening. Online applications will be acknowledged where an email
address has been provided. If you do not receive an e-mail
acknowledgement within 24 hours of submission, your application may
not have been received. In such cases, please resubmit the
application, if necessary.
To
apply for this position 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=31796
Meetings
Services Assistant vacancy
Job
Title: Meetings
Services Assistant, G6
Department
:United
Nations Environment Programme
Deadline:
28
February 2014
Job
opening number:14-CON-UNEP-32778-R-NAIROBI
(X)
Org.
Setting and Reporting
The
United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) is the United Nations
system's designated entity for addressing environmental issues at the
global and regional level. Its mandate is to coordinate the
development of environmental policy consensus by keeping the global
environment under review and bringing emerging issues to the
attention of governments and the international community for action.
The Ozone Secretariat is the Secretariat for the Vienna Convention
for the Protection of the Ozone Layer and for the Montreal Protocol
on Substances that Deplete the Ozone Layer. This post is located in
the Ozone Secretariat of the United Nations Environment
Programme/Executive Office (UNEP/EO) in the Nairobi duty station
(http://ozone.unep.org)
Responsibilities
Under
the overall supervision of the Executive Secretary Ozone Secretariat
and direct joint supervision of the Senior Scientific Affairs Officer
and the Senior Administrative Officer, the incumbent will perform the
following tasks: Organizes and coordinates preparatory meetings with
relevant offices and delegations; Assists in drafting procedural
notes for the chairpersons of assigned committees and
meetings/conferences; Ensures that all required services are
available; Tracks the status of and download documents; Organizes and
maintains reference material and background documents, including
resolutions and decisions of main organs, in documents booth; Reports
on the proceedings of committees and meetings/conferences; Produces
programme of assigned committees and meetings/conferences for
distribution; Supervises the voting and election process and the
preparation of tabulation of voting patterns; Assists in the
preparation of the preliminary list and annotation of agenda items
and material; Prepares list of participants; Maintains a database of
meetings based on requests and publishes the list; Prepares
statistics on meetings; Assists in determining the material and human
resources requirements of meetings and assists in the preparation of
the cost estimates; Collaborates with the relevant Conference Service
staff in allocating facilities and meeting rooms; Maintains an
accurate record of speakers and an attendance record and coordinates
with delegations on their position on the list of speakers;
Undertakes research and provides reference materials for preparation
of briefs, notes and statements; Coordinates with the documents
control office for reproduction of reports; Prepares floor plan of
seating arrangements; Attends planning meetings, representing the
Unit regarding organizational arrangements for special committees and
meetings/conferences and updates files accordingly; Prepares for
committees and meetings/conferences to be held away from
Headquarters, other UN Offices or Regional Commissions, coordinates
with substantive offices; Drafts correspondence and notes; Maintains
and updates filing and reference system; Responds to queries from
delegations and Secretariat; Participates in the recruitment of
temporary assistants, schedules and supervises their work; Provides
guidance to junior staff; Performs other duties as required
Competencies
Professionalism:
Ability to research, select, organize and summarize information
required for the preparation of meetings. Ability to work fast and
remain calm under extreme pressure highly desirable. Shows pride in
work and in achievements; Is conscientious and efficient in meeting
commitments, observing deadlines and achieving results; Shows
persistence when faced with difficult problems or challenges; Remains
calm in stressful situations.
•
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; Demonstrates openness in sharing information and
keeping people informed.
•
Planning
& 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.
•
Client
Orientation: Good customer care and interpersonal skills are an
advantage; Considers all those to whom services are provided to be
“clients” and seeks to see things from clients’ point of view;
Establishes and maintains productive partnerships with clients by
gaining their trust and respect; Identifies clients’ needs and
matches them to appropriate solutions; Monitors ongoing developments
inside and outside the clients’ environment to keep informed and
anticipate problems; Keeps clients informed of progress or setbacks
in projects; Meets timeline for delivery of products or services to
client.
Education
Completion
of secondary education is required. Additional training in
administration, logistics or other relevant field desirable
Work
Experience
A
minimum of 7 years of experience in conference support, travel
arrangement or related fields is required. Experience in servicing
intergovernmental meetings is desirable
Languages
English
and French are the working languages of the United Nations
Secretariat. For the post advertised, fluency in oral and written
English is required. Knowledge of another official United Nations
language is an advantage.
Special
Notice
This
position is open for recruitment for an initial period of one year
and may be subject to extension. Appointment against this post is on
a local basis. External candidates will be considered only when no
suitable internal candidate from the duty station is identified. The
candidate is responsible for any travel expenses incurred and visa or
work permit issues in order to take-up the appointment. 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.
1.
All applicants are strongly encouraged to apply online as soon as
possible after the job opening has been posted and well before the
deadline stated in the job opening. Online applications will be
acknowledged where an e-mail address has been provided.
2.
If you do not receive an e-mail acknowledgment within 24 hours of
submission, your application may not have been received. In such
cases, please resubmit the application, if necessary. If the problem
persists, please seek technical assistance through the Inspira "Need
Help?" link
To
apply for this vacancy 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=32778
