EAGC Graduate Internships in Kenya

EAGC Graduate Internships in Kenya
Vacancy: Graduate Interns – Administration
The Eastern Africa Grain Council (EAGC) is a membership-based organization registered in Kenya with country offices in Uganda and Tanzania.Our members are key stakeholders and players in the grain value chain including cereal growers, millers and processors drawn from within and outside the East Africa States.Our core mandate is to develop and promote orderly structured marketing systems and provide market information for grains so as to reduce transaction costs and eliminate barriers’ to regional trade
Reporting to the Country Program Managers in Uganda and Tanzania, the successful candidates will be responsible for the following amongst others:

• Keeping the reception area clean and tidy at all times
  
• Delivering excellent customer service.
  
• Dealing with all enquiries in a professional and courteous manner, in person, on the telephone or via e-mail.
  
• Receiving incoming calls and making outgoing calls.
  
• Receiving incoming mail and dispatching outgoing mail.
  
• Maintaining a mailing list/directory for regular circulars and communication
  
• Maintaining and updating the suppliers and service provider’s database.
  
• Receiving visitors and directing visitors to relevant offices after clearance.
  
• Maintaining an updated filing system.
  
• Providing support in secretarial duties e.g. typing.
  
• Providing support in the procurement of services.
  
• Providing support in organization activities e.g. business fair, summit, conferences, field events.
  
• Organizing travel logistics for staff e.g. booking tickets and hotel accommodation
  
• Reporting any maintenance issues immediately including all furniture, fittings and equipment in the office.
  

Qualification, Skills and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree.
  
• Computer literate.
  
• Team player.
  
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
  
• High integrity.
  
• Highly organized.
  
• Capacity to manage several tasks simultaneously, be flexible and be willing to assume a range of unanticipated assignments.
  

If your background and competence match the above specifications, please send your application demonstrating how your qualifications and experience matches our requirements.It should include an updated C.V., your current remuneration package, valid email address, daytime contact number and full contact details of 3 referees including day time telephone number to: hr@eagc.org copied to dkiai@eagc.org by 12th September 2014.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted

BARCLAYS BANK GRADUATE RECRUITMENT 2015

It all starts today. We’re currently recruiting for opportunities in 2015.
When to apply
We start recruiting in April and have different application deadlines for our programmes. Applications to the Explorer Programme and the Pioneering Women's Conference close in May. Applications to the Graduate Programme are open until 31st July 2014 for South Africa and 15th September 2014 for countries outside South Africa. Applications to the Bursary Programme close on 31st August 2014. This also means that roles may be filled before the deadline for applications. So, be sure to apply as soon as possible, so that you don’t miss out.
Questions before you apply

• Which type of programme do you want – a full-time graduate opportunity, a Bursary, the Explorer Programme, or a career path that offers accreditation? You can only pick one, so make sure you read up on the different routes before you apply.
  
• Which location? We have opportunities in many countries on the continent; you can explore them with our location tool.
  

How to apply
You can do everything online. Whichever programme you apply to, you’ll be asked to complete a short application form, with your personal and educational details. You may also – depending on where you apply – be asked a few short questions about why you’re applying, and be prompted to upload your CV. After this initial stage, you may then be invited to complete some online tests. Keep a close eye on your inbox and mobile as we will be communicating with you often throughout your application process.
The process
The process you will go through will depend on the business area and location that you are applying to, as well as the level you’re applying at. Loosely speaking, it will involve the following:



check for details at

http://joinus.barclays.com/africa/apply/# 

Communications Officer - Bioinnovate Program vacancy

Communications Officer - Bioinnovate Program vacancy
The Bio-resources Innovations Network for Eastern Africa Development (Bio-Innovate) Program, seeking to recruit a Communications Officer as part of the Program Management Team. S/he will be responsible for ensuring the smooth flow of information within the Program, its projects and stakeholders and the general public
The Bio-resources Innovations Network for Eastern Africa Development (Bio-Innovate) Program, hosted at the International Livestock Research Institute (ILRI), is a regional initiative established to support multi-disciplinary and multi-stakeholder biosciences and product-oriented innovation activities in the eastern Africa countries of Burundi, Ethiopia, Kenya, Rwanda, Tanzania, and Uganda. The purpose of the Program is to strengthen the link between research, bio-innovation and end users with the aim of initiating and commercializing/deploying innovations for sustainable utilization and integration of the region’s bio-resources for economic growth and development. Phase I of the Program that commenced in 2010 is projected to end in 2015 (www.bioinnovate-africa.org).
Responsibilities:

• Design and oversee the communication activities of the Program and supported projects.
  
• Support the production of Bio-Innovate Program reports, publications, including print, CD and web materials and other multimedia and promotional products such as posters, information packets and documentary.
  
• Oversee the design, management and content of the Program website and provide web-friendly content to keep the site interesting and up to date.
  
• Work with the nine consortium project leaders and teams in the six countries of eastern Africa in sourcing stories about their project activities, achievements, outputs and impacts for the Bio-Innovate website and e-newsletter, ensuring the accuracy of the science as well as the liveliness of the news and pictorial presentation.
  
• Provide mentoring and advice to Bio-Innovate Project leaders and their project teams on generating appropriate communications materials to reflect the work of the Bio-Innovate Program and its partners.
  
• Manage public awareness for Program events like conferences among others.
  
• Identify and liaise with journalists in respective participating countries to publicize project and Program activities.
  
• Prepare and maintaining program web pages on internet and intranet; facilitate links with other communication functions at ILRI on a regular basis.
  
• Edit, proof read Program documents, and write articles about Bio-Innovate Program work as requested.
  
• Work with graphic designers and printers in producing high quality Program promotional materials.
  
• Maintain a Bio-Innovate publications inventory and keep the publications archives and website pages up to date.
  
• Keep up to date about current trends in research communication and methods so as to advise the Program on ways to improve the Program communications cost-effectively.
  
• Support other Bio-Innovate Program communications activities as requested.
  

Requirements:

• A Bachelor’s degree in journalism’ communications or a related field.
  
• At least three years’ experience in writing, editing, design, web design management, blogging, use of Web 2.0 and new media tools.
  
• Experience in supporting communications and/or media relations in the area of agricultural/environmental research for development is an added advantage.
  
• Proficient in Microsoft Office packages.
  
• Ability to read, understand and assimilate complex technical information to produce clear, well-written summaries.
  
• Ability to present and package scientific information into various formats to a wide range of readership.
  
• Basic knowledge of and skills in desktop publishing, HTML, photography and photo editing.
  
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and well within teams.
  
• Fluent English language skills, both written and spoken.
  
• Excellent communication, organizational and documentation skills.
  

Terms of appointment: This is a Nationally Recruited Staff (NRS) position based at ILRI’s Nairobi campus and is for a 1 year contract period; renewable subject to availability of funds and individual performance. Salary and benefits will be in line with those provided by ILRI.
Job level and salary: This position is job grade 2D with a starting gross salary of KES 154,711 per month, negotiable based on experience. In addition ILRI currently offers medical insurance for staff and dependents, Life insurance, Pension at 12.5% employers contribution, Annual holiday entitlement of 30 days+ public holidays within ILRI’s National Recruited Staff Scheme.
Applications: Applicants should send a cover letter and CV explaining their interest in the position, what they can bring to the job and the names and addresses (including telephone and email) of three referees who are knowledgeable about the candidate’s professional qualifications and work experience to the Director, People and Organizational Development. The position title and reference number REF: CO/BI/08/14 should be clearly marked on the subject line of the cover letter.
Click on the "Apply Now" tab to submit you application by 12 September 2014.
To find out more about working at ILRI visit our website at http://www.ilri.org/ilricrowd/
ILRI is an equal opportunity employer

- See more at: http://ilri.simplicant.com/jobs/17347-communications-officer-bioinnovate-program/detail#sthash.gXF0647U.dpuf