Gap Marketing Pharma Representatives Jobs in Kenya

Gap Marketing, a frontline marketing force in East Africa seeks to strengthen its operations by recruiting for Pharma Representatives. 

So if you’re a computer literate, practical, analytical minded and “hands on team player with exceptional communication, interpersonal, negotiation and presentation skills, you could just be one we are looking for.

As a Pharma representative, you will be required to report to the Business Accounts Manager

You will be responsible for implementing the Clients Pharma channels strategy in the assigned outlets for a period of 7 Month’s performance based renewable contract.

Your will among other duties ensure product availability, POSM  placement, enforce promotion compliance, work with pharmacists to identify new opportunities and enhance consumer-brand interaction, monitor and report competitive activity, manage relationships with relevant partners.

Your pleasant personality and good grooming will stand you in good stead, while a college Education of a Degree in Science, Biomed or any other field or Diploma in Pharmacy with at least 1 year experience in pharmacy practice, sales, promotions and/ or customer service will be added advantages

Deadline for applications is 5th June 2014.Applications should be sent to hr@gap-marketing.com

Apply now!!

UNDP Branding Consultancy for OCHA-IRIN Relaunch

United Nations Development Programme
 

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Request for Proposal
 

Branding Consultancy for OCHA-IRIN Relaunch
 

IRIN is a non-profit humanitarian news service that is in the process of being carved out from the UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs. 

There is need to define the vision and the project’s unique selling points with the goal of approaching potential investors with a business proposal by end June 2014, with an aim to re-launch the service possibly under a new brand in 2015.

Application process
 

For the full Terms of Reference (ToR) and requirements please visit UNDP Kenya’s Website;http://www.ke.undp.org/content/kenya/en/home/operations/procurement and the UN Global
 

Market Place: www.ungm.org/Notices/Notices.aspx
 

Sealed proposal documents comprising the technical proposal and the financial proposal in separate sealed envelopes clearly marked “RFP /UNDPKEN/006/2014 – IRIN BRANDING CONSULTANCY FOR IRIN RELAUNCH” should be dropped at the UNDP TENDER BOX placed at the main entrance reception of UN Complex in Gigiri and addressed to:
 

United Nations Development Programme
Attn.: The Deputy Country Director (Operations)
The United Nations Development Programme – Kenya Office
UN Complex Gigiri, PO Box 30218, 00100
Nairobi, Kenya
 

The closing date for submissions is Monday, 9 June 2014 by 16.30 Hrs (4.30) P.M. Kenya Time.

Note: Bidders who had earlier submitted their proposals are advised to re- submit

UNDP Kenya reserves the right to accept or reject any submissions.

KNEB Assistant Accountant Job in Kenya

Applications are invited to fill the following positions at the Kenya Nuclear Electricity Board (KNEB)
 

Assistant Accountant

1 Post

Reporting to the Director Finance & Strategy.

Key Responsibilities

• Checking and coding of transactions  for posting to appropriate accounts
• Posting of primary books to general ledger as required.
• Preparing control account as per approved procedures
• Preparing timely and accurate reports
• Carrying out reconciliation of various account as required
• Preparing trial balance and other related financial statements
• Creating new codes for general ledger
• Verifying various imprest, claims, as per approved procedures.
• Preparing cashbook and posting to ledger as required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration or any other related degree from a recognized University.
• Certified Public Accountant CPA(K)

Skills and Competences

• Possess good communication and analytical skills
• Excellent team working skills, good organizational and social skills

Work Experience

• Minimum three (3) years in a reputable organization.

How to Apply

Successful candidates will be offered a competitive remuneration packages and other benefits on contract terms, renewable on mutual agreement. 

Interested persons should send their applications, CV’s, copies of certificates and other relevant testimonials, information on current salary, reliable telephone contact and names of three referees to:

Chief Manager, Human Resources & Administration
Kenya Nuclear Electricity Board
P.O Box 26374-00100
Nairobi, Kenya

So as to reach the undersigned not later than Friday, 6th June 2014.

KNEB is an equal employer and persons with disability are encouraged to apply.

Only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

Kenya Railways GIS Technicians Job Vacancies

Kenya Railways Corporation

  

GIS Technicians

Duties and Responsibilities

• Maintenance of spatial information database for the corporation’s infrastructure and landed assets.
• Capturing and Geo-referencing of the route design plans for purposes of identification of affected properties
• Maintenance of Geographic Information Systems (GIS) database for the corporation;
• Digitisation of the hard copy maps and plans
• Capturing and Updating information in the GIS database;
• Preparation of thematic maps.
• Updating the register for the acquired land.

Requirements

• Degree in Geospatial analysis or related field
• Members of the Geospatial chapter of the ISK
• Competency in GIS applications
• 3 years experience
• Excellent analytical skills
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Team player
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines

Terms of Offer: An attractive remuneration package commensurate with qualifications and responsibilities of the position will be negotiated with the right candidate.

How to Apply

Interested and qualified candidates MUST complete the Kenya Railways application form (click here to download), attach their testimonials and certificates and address their applications to the:

Managing Director
Kenya Railways Corporation 
P.O. Box 30121, 00100, 
Nairobi

to be received by Friday  6th June, 2014.

Note: Those who had applied for these positions previously need not apply.

Kenya Railways Financial Accountant Job Vacancy

Kenya Railways Corporation

 

Financial Accountant 

Duties and Responsibilities    

• Manage and lead the day to day finance activities to ensure effective  and efficient financial reporting.
• Assisting in formulating sound financial policy procedures and control systems;
• Carrying out review of financial management systems and procedures;
• Ensuring preparation of monthly trial balance and financial and management statements as per set requirements and standards;
• Ensuring appropriate maintenance of the general ledger and balancing and reconciling control accounts;
• Formulating costing and revenue policies and systems that ensure the accounting of all costs incurred and revenue collected;
• Preparing special financial reports e.g. creditors, capital expenditure, specified tax returns and schedules;
• Ensuring the fixed assets register is appropriately maintained and updated;
• Authorising expenditure up to set limits;
• Overseeing preparation and management of the payroll;
• Ensuring all statutory deductions and payments are made;
• Liaising with external auditors during audits; and
• Overseeing the maintenance of bank information and bank reconciliation.

Requirements  

• Bachelor of Commerce in Accounting or Finance or a Business related degree
• CPA (K)
• 7 years relevant experience with computerised computing systems, 3 of which must have been in a management level.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• High integrity
• Team player
• Computer literacy and familiarity with standard office computer applications
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines

Terms of Offer: An attractive remuneration package commensurate with qualifications and responsibilities of the position will be negotiated with the right candidate.

How to Apply

Interested and qualified candidates MUST complete the Kenya Railways application form (click here to download), attach their testimonials and certificates and address their applications to the:

Managing Director
Kenya Railways Corporation 
P.O. Box 30121, 00100, 
Nairobi

to be received by Friday  6th June, 2014.

Note: Those who had applied for these positions previously need not apply.

Kenya Railways Rolling Stock Engineer Job Vacancy

Kenya Railways Corporation

Rolling Stock Engineer

Duties and Responsibilities

• Responsible for railway passenger coaches and freight wagons design, manufacture, procurement and commissioning.
• Dealing with design, construction and commissioning of railway passenger coaches and freight wagons maintenance.
• Training including induction and capacity building for all cadre of staff in all railway passenger coaches and freight wagons issues
• Participating in setting and monitoring implementation schemes and milestones
• Preparing monthly progress reports and other reports for Management.

Requirements

• Bachelor degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering (provide copy of practicing certificate).
• Twenty (20) years of professional experience and fifteen (15) years experience in railway passenger coaches and freight wagons design or manufacture or maintenance.
• Knowledge of passenger coaches and freight wagons design used in standard gauge railways an added advantage
• Demonstrate understanding of general railway operations and maintenance.

Terms of Offer: An attractive remuneration package commensurate with qualifications and responsibilities of the position will be negotiated with the right candidate.

How to Apply

Interested and qualified candidates MUST complete the Kenya Railways application form (click here to download), attach their testimonials and certificates and address their applications to the:

Managing Director
Kenya Railways Corporation 
P.O. Box 30121, 00100, 
Nairobi

to be received by Friday  6th June, 2014.

Note: Those who had applied for these positions previously need not apply.

Beverage Processing Plant Technical Operators Jobs in Kenya

Technical Operators

Job Objective / Summary: Improve and maintain all productions processes and equipments to the company’s standards.

Description of Duties

• Carrying out daily / weekly / monthly care and maintenance of the machines
• Machine preparation as per laid specifications prior to production
• Quickly detect any defects / malfunction on m/c and report accordingly
• Handling machine breakdowns during production
• Ensuring other related processing lines are operating on required parameters
• Participate in general maintenance and make productive utilization of available machineries and electric equipment
• Taking care and accounting for various tools at my disposal making optimum use of various inputs and materials
• Maintain up to date daily production record
• To change the R.O filters on time
• Checking of the working pressure
• Changing of moulds for bottles blower
• Changing of gaskets for the machines
• Operation of the of machines e.g. reverse osmosis/TBA/boiler
• To carry out any other duties that may be assigned to you by the Management from time to time.

Qualifications

• Diploma / Degree in mechanical Engineering (Plant option) or electrical engineering
• Experience in a Beverage processing plant
• Well organised
• Honesty and demonstrate a high degree of integrity
• Analytical problem solving
• Able to work under pressure
• Team player

Qualified should send their cvs to frank.vacancies@yahoo.com and cc Hresourcefrank@yahoo.com

Manufacturing Industry Sales Men Jobs

Overview: We are in manufacturing industry is looking to hire Sales Men.
 

Qualification

• Academic: KCSE Certificate or a Diploma holder
• Experience: 2 years’ experience in direct sales
• Other: Excellent writing and verbal skills
• Male of Age 30 and below

Application

Interested candidates should email their CV to jobs@pataworks.com clearly indicating the position applied for on the subject line, not later than 31st May 2014.

Receptionist Job in Nairobi Kenya

Company Name: MyJobsEye (K) Ltd
 

Role: Receptionist
 

Location: Nairobi
 

Reporting to: Finance and Administration Manager

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Answers incoming telephone calls, determines purpose of calls, and forward calls to appropriate personnel or department.
• Takes and delivers messages or transfers calls to voice mail when appropriate personnel are unavailable.
• Answers questions about organization and provides callers with address, directions, and other information.
• Welcomes on site visitors, determines nature of business, and announces visitors to appropriate personnel.
• Drafting of letters and other correspondences
• Monitors visitor access and issues passes when required.
• Updates appointment calendars.
• Front office operations and administration
• Preparing EFT payroll payments
• Receives, sorts, and routes mail; maintains and routes publications.
• Maintains fax machines, assists users, sends faxes, and retrieves and routes incoming faxes.
• Takes payments for services and products.
• Retrieves messages from voice mail and forwards to appropriate personnel
• Prepares travel vouchers.
• Orders, receives, and maintains office supplies.
• Creates and prints fax cover sheets, memos, correspondence, reports, and other documents.
• Maintain general office filling of documents
• Performs other clerical duties such as photocopying, and collating

Qualifications and Skills

• Diploma in Business Administration/ Front Office Management
• Must have a minimum of (2) years experience in the related field
• Language skills
• Mathematical skills
• Technical skills
• Interpersonal skills
• Problem Solving
• Customer Service

All interested candidates should send their applications to mycv@myjobseye.com.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted

Curriculum Development Manager Job in Kenya

Curriculum Development Manager

Key Areas of Responsibilities
 

A description of the key responsibilities incumbent in this key post is provided below;

• To develop curriculum for a range of quality short-term / long-term hospitality training programs, and other commercial courses to generate income for the institute.
• Project manage identified training contracts and activities to ensure all agreed outputs / outcomes are delivered within time and to budget, that reporting requirements are met, that suitable trainers have been deployed.
• Work with Institute’s Principal, Dean of Studies and identified external partners to develop new demand driven short-term courses in hospitality.
• Lead on developing and delivering industrial attachment partnerships including marketing, employer engagement, learning mechanisms, provision of quality assessment requirements, contract management to ensure the successful completion of learners and undertake evaluation.
• Sell and market the institutions courses to universities and corporate clients
• Lead and manage the sales team to deliver the sales turnover as per the strategic plan
• Relationship management including regular liaison, provision of information, updating the website, development of an e-newsletter etc.
• Liaising with the Marketing Manager on branding design, production and approval
• Develop robust evaluation methodology and review techniques to monitor academic programs/products, quantify success and identify areas for improvement

Professional & Academic Qualification

• A Degree in a business related field from a recognized institution
• A master’s degree in marketing will be an added advantage.

Experience

• Minimum 5 years’ experience in a curriculum development environment and at least 2 years of sales in the education industry
• Track record of achievements in previous engagements

Deadline: 26th May 2014
 

Email CV and salary requirements to recruitment@odumont.com with “Curriculum Development Manager” in the subject line

Agency Advertising Executive Job in Kenya (KShs 50K - 70K + Commissions)

Agency Advertising Executive
 

Principal Duties & Responsibilities:

• Leverage your existing network of agency and brand-direct relationships to exceed revenue sales goals while managing all aspects of the sales cycle
• Develop and deliver high-level client presentations; Lead in-person client pitches
• Develop and grow a client database
• Develop a detailed account business plan and effectively execute against it
• Grow market share within a designated territory or account list through the combination of acquiring new business and increasing share within the existing client base.
• Strategize to plan and execute multimedia-marketing campaigns; effectively collaborate with digital strategist team to develop and execute strategies to gain market.
• Leverage our product portfolio in developing marketing solutions that deliver ROI to meet clients’ business objectives.
• Understand market competitors and execute strategies for selling against the competition.

Desired Skills and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree, preferably in marketing, sales or advertising
• 3 years of experience in advertising sales, marketing, consulting, or media.
• Knowledge of traditional as well as contemporary/online marketing tactics and strategy.
• Experience working with a media house or advertising agency is an added advantage
• Must have excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate effectively with all internal and external customers as well as work well across functional groups
• Good probing and listening skills are necessary to uncover needs and opportunities.
• Outstanding presentation skills, both in developing and presenting the material.
• Experience cultivating customers and growing revenue
• Experience in breaking and growing new business


Deadline: 26th May 2014
 

Salary: 50,000 - 70,000+ commissions
 

Email CV and salary requirements to recruitment@odumont.com  with “Agency Advertising Executive” in the subject line. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted

Senior Bakery Production Specialist Job in Khartoum, Sudan (KShs 297K - 340K)

Senior Bakery Production Specialist - Khartoum, Sudan 
 

An international hotel based in Khartoum Sudan is looking for a senior baker production specialist. 

The successful candidate will manage the commercial bakery production , oversee overall baking processes and quality assurance of products produced. 

He / she MUST be able to speak Arabic.

Key Responsibilities :

• Responsible for the overall management of the bakery operation.
• In charge of developing bakery production plans and ensuring alignment with the related sales teams.
• Responsible for the development of new bread types to be introduced to the market in alignment with the sales & marketing section requirements.
• To manage the bakery operation manpower resources in the best fit manner, utilizing their capabilities to deliver the required standard of production.
• To establish a monitoring & control system for the bakery production ensuring that a proper hygiene system & lean process are in place.
• Responsible for the quality assurance for all the bakery operation processes.
• Responsible for the handling of any technical complaint received on products produced by the bakery.
• Responsible for the liaison with the related functional departments and bakery flour value stream to ensure the required development for the bakery flour, bakery equipment, tools, processes and bakery products is regularly maintained.
• To assist in the development of bakery development curriculum for training bakers & technical support staff.
• To assist in the development of a master baker training program to raise technical know- how in the bakery industry.

Qualifications:

• Must have excellent command of Arabic & English language.
• Minimum of 5 years work experience in managing a bakery production unit.
• Advanced technical education in a food related field.
• Excellent knowledge & practical experience in baking skills.
• Good planning & communication skills.

Monthly gross salary: Ksh. 297, 500 - 340,000/= (Approx. 3,500 - 4,000 USD) depending on experience
 

Deadline: 6th June 2014    
 

Applications:
 

Send your up to date CV to:  

hospitality@summitrecruitment-kenya.com
Summit Recruitment & Training, Blixen Court, 

Karen road, Karen.

Only short listed candidates will be contacted. 

Please indicate in your email which position you are interested in.
 

Please do not apply if you do not meet the requirements of the job

Senior Accountant and Accounts Assistant Jobs in Kenya - National Water Conservation & Pipeline Corporation

National Water Conservation & Pipeline Corporation (NWCPC) is a State Corporation established under the State Corporations’ Act Chapter 446 of the Laws of Kenya vide Legal Notice No. 270 of 24th June, 1988. 

The Corporation is under the Ministry of Environment, Water & Natural Resources and home to exciting, inspirational and innovative professionals within the Water Sector in Kenya. 

In the endeavour to execute its mandate, the Corporation is seeking to recruit suitable, self driven, result oriented and qualified individuals of high integrity to fill in the following positions:

  

Job Title: Senior Accountant
 

Grade / Scale: NWC 08
 

Vacancy No: NWCPC/17/2013-14
 

Positions Vacant: 1
 

Requirements for Appointment

• Bachelors degree in Accounting from a Recognized University.
• CPA (K).
• Registered with the Institute of Certified Public Accountant of Kenya (ICPAK)
• Computer proficiency.
• 5 years relevant working experience as an Accountant.

Duties and Responsibilities
 

Reporting to the Principal Accountant, the Senior Accountant duties and responsibilities will include but not limited to:

• Carrying out revenue collection.
• Undertaking management accounting.
• Preparing financial accounts and statements for various purposes.
• Projecting financial appraisal.
• Reviewing accounting procedures and practices.
• Interpreting accounts policies.
• Supervising, guiding, training and developing junior staff working in the section.

Job Title: Accounts Assistant II
 

Grade / Scale: NWC 4
 

Vacancy No: NWCPC/21/2013-14
 

Positions Vacant: 2
 

Requirements for Appointment

• Must be in a possession of KCSE mean grade C or its equivalent from a recognized institution.
• Must be in a possession of ACNC I & II or KATC Final certificate.
• Possess relevant computer application skills.
• Has an experience of the above post for a minimum period of 2 years.

Duties and Responsibilities
 

Reporting to the Senior Accountant, the Accounts Assistant II duties and responsibilities will include but not limited to:

• Processing accounting statistics and transactions.
• Safe keeping invoices, receipts and other accounts records.
• Maintaining books of accounts in accordance with existing regulations.

How to Apply

All the interested applicants must meet the requirements of leadership and integrity as set out in Chapter 6 of the Constitution, 2010.
 

The above position will be offered to the successful candidate on permanent and pensionable terms after a successful completion of probation period.
 

If you are interested and meet the above mentioned requirements, please send your application attaching a detailed curriculum vitae, copies of certified academic/professional certificates and testimonial, names and contacts of three (3No.) referees stating your day telephone and e-mail contacts to the following address on or before 30th May, 2014.

The Managing Director,
National Water Conservation and
Pipeline Corporation,
P.O. Box 30173 – 00100
Nairobi

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and canvassing will result to automatic disqualification. 

National Water Conservation and Pipeline Corporation is an equal opportunity employer and all Kenyans in their diversity are encouraged to apply.

Principal Chemist and Chemist II Jobs in Kenya - National Water Conservation & Pipeline Corporation

National Water Conservation & Pipeline Corporation (NWCPC) is a State Corporation established under the State Corporations’ Act Chapter 446 of the Laws of Kenya vide Legal Notice No. 270 of 24th June, 1988. 

The Corporation is under the Ministry of Environment, Water & Natural Resources and home to exciting, inspirational and innovative professionals within the Water Sector in Kenya. 

In the endeavour to execute its mandate, the Corporation is seeking to recruit suitable, self driven, result oriented and qualified individuals of high integrity to fill in the following position:

  

Job Title: Principal Chemist
 

Grade / Scale: NWC 09
 

Vacancy No: NWCPC/14/2013-14
 

Positions Vacant: 1
 

Requirements for Appointment

• Bachelors degree in Chemistry or Biochemistry from a Recognized University.
• Postgraduate qualification in the relevant discipline.
• Computer proficiency.
• 5 years relevant working experience.

Duties and Responsibilities
 

Reporting to the Chief Chemist, the Principal Chemist duties and responsibilities will include but not limited to:

• Coordination and management of water quality, water research as well as environment impact assessment on proposed projects.
• Facilitating proper on-the-job training for all officers in the section.
• Assisting in budgetary and human resource planning for the section.
• Preparing manuals on analytical methods and techniques on chemical and biological investigations.
• Preparing reports on water quality status of water projects which are undertaken by the Corporation.
• Ensuring adherence to environmental regulations.
• Supervising, guiding, training and developing staff under him/her.

Job Title: Chemist II
 

Grade / Scale: NWC 06
 

Vacancy No: NWCPC/19/2013-14
 

Positions Vacant: 1
 

Requirements for Appointment

• Bachelors degree in Chemistry or Biochemistry from a recognized University.
• Computer proficiency.
• 5 years relevant working experience.

Duties and Responsibilities
 

Reporting to the Chemist I the Chemist II duties and responsibilities will include but not limited to:

• Carrying out analysis on water and waste water.
• Collecting and analyzing data on water quality status and applies remedial measures where necessary.
• Carrying out water quality surveillance works and compiles reports for further action.

How to Apply

All the interested applicants must meet the requirements of leadership and integrity as set out in Chapter 6 of the Constitution, 2010.
 

The above position will be offered to the successful candidate on permanent and pensionable terms after a successful completion of probation period.
 

If you are interested and meet the above mentioned requirements, please send your application attaching a detailed curriculum vitae, copies of certified academic/professional certificates and testimonial, names and contacts of three (3No.) referees stating your day telephone and e-mail contacts to the following address on or before 30th May, 2014.

The Managing Director,
National Water Conservation and
Pipeline Corporation,
P.O. Box 30173 – 00100
Nairobi

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and canvassing will result to automatic disqualification. 

National Water Conservation and Pipeline Corporation is an equal opportunity employer and all Kenyans in their diversity are encouraged to apply.

Senior Engineers Jobs in Kenya - National Water Conservation & Pipeline Corporation

National Water Conservation & Pipeline Corporation (NWCPC) is a State Corporation established under the State Corporations’ Act Chapter 446 of the Laws of Kenya vide Legal Notice No. 270 of 24th June, 1988. 

The Corporation is under the Ministry of Environment, Water & Natural Resources and home to exciting, inspirational and innovative professionals within the Water Sector in Kenya. 

In the endeavour to execute its mandate, the Corporation is seeking to recruit suitable, self driven, result oriented and qualified individuals of high integrity to fill in the following positions:

  

Job Title: Senior Engineer
 

Grade / Scale: NWC 09
 

Vacancy No: NWCPC/13/2013-2014
 

Positions Vacant: 2
 

Requirements for Appointment 

• Bachelors degree in Engineering (Civil, Electrical, Mechanical and Water Resources Management) from a Recognized University.
• Registered with Engineers Registration Board of Kenya.
• Knowledge of design in large dams is an added advantage.
• Computer proficiency.
• 5 years relevant working experience.

Duties and Responsibilities
 

Reporting to the Chief Engineer, the Senior Engineer duties and responsibilities will include but not limited to:

• Assisting in formulation of long and short term policies and programes for water projects and conservation.
• Managing design construction, operation and maintenance of water projects and conservation systems, or in any other relevant engineering disciplines undertaken by organization.
• Researching into standardization of water projects and conservation systems in any of the engineering disciplines mentioned above.
• Monitoring physical and financial progress of water projects and conservation programmes.
• Supervising training and development of junior engineers and technicians.

How to Apply

All the interested applicants must meet the requirements of leadership and integrity as set out in Chapter 6 of the Constitution, 2010.
 

The above position will be offered to the successful candidate on permanent and pensionable terms after a successful completion of probation period.
 

If you are interested and meet the above mentioned requirements, please send your application attaching a detailed curriculum vitae, copies of certified academic/professional certificates and testimonial, names and contacts of three (3No.) referees stating your day telephone and e-mail contacts to the following address on or before 30th May, 2014.

The Managing Director,
National Water Conservation and
Pipeline Corporation,
P.O. Box 30173 – 00100
Nairobi

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and canvassing will result to automatic disqualification. 

National Water Conservation and Pipeline Corporation is an equal opportunity employer and all Kenyans in their diversity are encouraged to apply.

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UNIDO EU Kenya SMAP National Project Coordinator Job Vacancy

United Nations Industrial Development Organization Organisation (UNIDO)

EU Kenya Standards and Market Access Programme (SMAP)

UNIDO Private Sector Component

National Project Coordinator (NPC)
UNIDO enhances the capacity of developing countries to participate and become fully integrated into the global economy.

The overall objective of the SMAP Programme is to enhance market access and competitiveness of Kenya’s animal and plant-based products, through greater adoption of relevant international standards and improved regulation and enforcement in the country.
 

The EU funded UNIDO project is seeking a Kenyan national expert for the position of NPC. 

The main duties for this position include the following:

Project Implementation, Coordination and Reporting

• Coordinate and monitor the execution of the day to day processes and activities of the project.
• Assist the project manager, Chief Technical Advisor and counterparts to establish and operate the project.
• Establish and maintain the required relations and exchange of information with the local authorities, private sector institutions, enterprises, support institutions and other development partners.
• Prepare and monitor the implementation of work/action! upgrading plans. 
• Participate in the Mid Term Review and provide inputs for final evaluation of the project.
• Prepare and support missions of consultants, seminars, workshops, study tours, fellowships and training activities ¡n accordance with UNIDO rules and regulations.
• Prepare weekly progress reports and final report.

Minimum Qualifications

• 3 years experience in the related fields: Trade Capacity Building; International Business Administration, Food Safety / Food Processing, Quality Management.
• University degree, preferably in economics, business administration or engineering (agriculture, food processing, trade capacity building or another relevant discipline);
• Good practical experience in project coordination in the areas such as trade, food safety, quality management
• Excellent team player with the ability to work under pressure and meet strict deadlines;
• Avail of good communication and interpersonal skills, and the capacity to deal effectively with sensitive issues;
• Computer literate.
• Languages: Fluency in English, verbal and written

For further information on vacancy please visit our website:www.unido.org/employment.html
 

Ref: VA2014_ISA_EXT_000049
 

Applicants must apply through UNIDO website
 

Applications for this position will close on 3 June 2014