University Relations & Programs Country Leader vacancy

University Relations & Programs Country Leader vacancy
Job ID RES-0639644
Job type Full-time Regular
Work country Kenya
Position type Professional
Work city Nairobi
Posted 19-Aug-2014
Job description
University Relations (UR)/University Programs (UP) country-level leaders play a key role for IBM. External relationships with universities are increasingly important to IBM in developed and growth market countries.

Universities are IBM research partners, suppliers of skilled interns and new employees, customers who buy High Performance Computing (HPC) systems and other software and service solutions required by complex enterprises, regional leaders working closely with governments and the social sector, including university medical centers and hospitals, as well as drivers of new innovation via science and technology parks and startup incubators.

A country university leader (UR/UP) should possess depth and breadth of skills (T-shaped) to represent IBM to universities and to advocate for university relationships inside IBM. Candidate should have extensive experience communicating with and collaborating with IBM senior executives. Working closely with the IBM Global University team as well as other country-level university leaders worldwide, the country-level university leader is responsible for coordinating IBM regional university strategy and executing the strategy to achieve significant outcomes for IBM across the 6 R's: research, readiness (skills), recruiting, revenue, responsibility, and regions (e.g., smarter cities, smart camps, public-private partnerships, triple-helix initiatives, etc.). The IBM regional university strategy should be designed in coordination with the country general manager (CGM) and staff, including IBM Research, Software Group (Academic Initiatives), HR, Sales & Distribution, Systems & Technology Group, Global Technology Services, Global Business Services, Global Process Services, Government Programs, External Relations, and other IBM internal stakeholders. National UR/UP leaders work closely with IBM University PEP (Partnership Executive Programs) and Public Sector Client Executives to develop university specific IBM engagement strategies.

The ideal candidate should have demonstrated innovation leadership working with university presidents, vice chancellors, deans, faculty, students, and staff. Also, a plus if the candidate has demonstrated experience working with faculty on technical and business projects at a doctoral-level of experience. For example, adjunct faculty experience is highly sought. The ideal candidate should possess excellent internal IBM communication and coordination skills, both within the country and globally, across all business units and functions. The ideal candidate should also possess IBM sales and revenue generation experience (technical sales, solution architect), and a practical approach to achieving important metrics for IBM. The ideal candidate should also be comfortable interfacing with ministries of education, research, and innovation policy at the national level, as well as professional association leadership (e.g., IEEE, ACM, INFORMS, AIS, ISSIP, etc.).
Required

• Master's Degree
  
• At least 10 years experience in University Relations
  
• English: Fluent
  
• French: Fluent
  

Preferred

• Doctorate Degree
  

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.
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Software Application Developer

Software Application Developer
IBM
Job description
IBM Research Africa is IBM’s newest global research lab and is located in Nairobi, Kenya. Teams of research scientists at the lab are working on various projects to tackle Africa’s grand challenges and impact 1 billion people by developing commercially viable innovations. We are searching for top- software developers who will help develop technical solutions around our innovations.
The successful candidate will have demonstrated ability to drive software development projects leveraging leading edge technologies and execute innovative development projects. As a Software developer in Research you will design and develop state-of-the-art mobile, web, and desktop applications across multiple platforms and devices. You will be expected to define and develop innovative technical solutions, and work with business & development teams to ensure these solutions have a significant impact.Required

• Bachelor's Degree
  
• At least 2 years experience in Software development skills, time management and ability to multi task
  
• English: Fluent
  Preferred
  

• Social Sciences
  
• At least 4 years experience in Software development skills, time management and ability to multi task
  Additional information
  Ideal candidates must have:
  • A solid grounding in Computer Science
  • At least three years of work experience in a top-tier software development position.
  Some of the skills desired, include but are not limited to:
  • Object oriented programming
  • Mobile development
  • Databases
  • Web technologies
  • Backend enablement through APIs and web services
  • Networking
  
  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.

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Immunization Specialist vacancy

Immunization Specialist, P-4,Somalia Support Centre (USSC), Nairobi, Kenya
UNICEF Nairobi
Job description
The incumbent is responsible for the overall development, management, planning delivery and monitoring of Routine EPI program and other relevant strategies for improving immunization coverage within the Accelerated Child Survival and Development (ACSD) program of UNICEF Somalia, one of the three program thrusts of UNICEF in Somalia for 2011-15. Only 5% of Somali children are fully immunized and 19% are vaccinated against measles as per MICS 2006. The overall objective is to increase and sustain levels of immunization coverage through the combined strategies of CHDs, RED (outreach), acceleration and routine fixed site EPI activities and through linkages with other programs.The results expected by the end of 2015 is a progressive increase of measles immunization to >65% and fully immunization coverage to >50%.
HOW TO APPLY:
For more information about the required qualifications and competencies for this position, and instructions on how to apply, please click link below. Application deadline of 22 August 2014.
Desired Skills and Experience

• Advanced university degree in medicine or related field i.e. public health.
  
• Knowledge of latest development and technology in the health and specifically immunization field.
  
• Proven ability to conceptualize, plan and manage programs as well as transfer of skills to others. Drive for results.
  
• Leadership skills, effective communication and negotiation including advocacy skills.
  
• Analytical ability, maturity, ability to work in a team, copes under stressful and difficult work condition. Ability to work in an international or multicultural environment.
  
• Knowledge of common computer applications, i.e. work processing, spreadsheet and database.
  
• Eight years of relevant work experience at national and international level in program management and planning and specifically in immunization. Previous experience in fragile states desirable.
  
• Fluency in English and another UN language. Knowledge of the local working language of the duty station would be an asset.
  

Please click below on the link
https://careers.unicef.org/sap/bc/webdynpro/sap/hrrcf_a_posting_apply?PARAM=cG9zdF9pbnN0X2d1aWQ9NTNERDYyODY3NEFDMjkyREUxMDAwMDAwOUU3MTBGMEYmY2FuZF90eXBlPUVYVA%3d%3d&sap-client=100&sap-language=EN&sap-accessibility=X