Tanzania Forestry Research Institute Jobs

LABORATORY TECHNICIAN II - 5 POSITIONS
Qualifications: Holder of Diploma in Laboratory Technology or its equivalent from a recognised institution,must possess knowledge in Computer programmes applicable in research data processing and analysis
Apply: Director General,Tanzania Forestry Research Institute  
Box 1854, Morogoro
Details: Mwananchi  Mar 25,2015
Deadline: April 10 ,  2015

PERSONAL SECRETARY II - 6 POSITIONS
Qualifications: Holder of Ordinary Secondary or Advanced School Education Certificate of secondary Education Examination or its equivalent with Diploma in Secretarial Services from a recognised institution
Apply: Director General,Tanzania Forestry Research Institute  
Box 1854, Morogoro
Details: Mwananchi  Mar 25,2015
Deadline: April 10 ,  2015

FORESTRY ASSISTANT II -4 POSTS
Qualifications: Holder of Ordinary Certificate of Secondary Education Examination who has relevant training in Forestry from any recognised institution
Apply: Director General,Tanzania Forestry Research Institute  
Box 1854, Morogoro
Details: Mwananchi  Mar 25,2015
Deadline: April 10 ,  2015

INTERNAL AUDITOR GRADE II - 2 POSITIONS
Qualifications: Holder of Bachelor’s degree or Advanced Diploma in Accountancy,Bachelor of Commerce (Accounting or its equivalent from a recognised institution
Apply: Director General,Tanzania Forestry Research Institute  
Box 1854, Morogoro
Details: Mwananchi  Mar 25,2015
Deadline: April 10 ,  2015

RESEARCH ASSISTANT  - 9 POSTS
Qualifications: Holder of Bachelor’s degree in forestry from a recognised university with a minimum of an upper Second class honors
Apply: Director General,Tanzania Forestry Research Institute  
Box 1854, Morogoro
Details: Mwananchi  Mar 25,2015
Deadline: April 10 ,  2015

CENTRE DIRECTOR - 4 POSITIONS
Qualifications: Holder of PhD degree in forestry or related Biological Sciences from a recognised university who attained a minimum of an Upper Class honors degree at under graduate level with at least 8 years of research experience
Apply: Director General,Tanzania Forestry Research Institute  
Box 1854, Morogoro
Details: Mwananchi  Mar 25,2015
Deadline: April 10 ,  2015

DIRECTOR OF THE SADC-GROUNDWATER MANAGEMENT INSTITUTE

The SADC Groundwater Management Institute (SADC-GMI) is a newly established regional center of excellence on groundwater hosted by the University of the Free State in Bloemfontein, South Africa on behalf of and under the strategic guidance of the SADC Secretariat, Directorate of Infrastructure and Services - Water Division, in Gaborone, Botswana.

The vision of the SADC-GMI is to ensure the equitable and sustainable use and protection of groundwater, as well as being a center of excellence in the areas of groundwater management and management of groundwater dependent ecosystems in the region. The role of the GMI will be to:

• Promote sustainable groundwater management and solutions to groundwater challenges in the SADC region through building capacity, providing training, advancing research, supporting infrastructure development, and enabling dialogue and exchange of groundwater information.
• Conduct and support SADC Member States in groundwater research, and serve as a focal interlocutor with national, regional and international groundwater initiatives.

SADC GMI is established as a not-for-profit company under South African law and a business plan was prepared as part of the establishment process and outlines the task, responsibilities and long term development plan of the Institute. For the coming 5 years the SADC-GMI will act as the implementing agency of the Sustainable Groundwater Management in SADC Member States Project funded by the World Bank (through the support of the Global Environment Facility and the Cooperation in International Waters in Africa trust fund). During this period the SADC-GMI is expected to secure long term funding to become a sustainable center of excellence and groundwater expertise in the region providing research, training and advice to public and private sector clients.

The SADC-GMI is guided and supervised by a Board of Directors with representatives of the SADC Secretariat, SADC Member States and the University of the Free State.

The Board of Directors of SADC GMI hereby invites applications from suitably qualified candidates to fulfill the position of:
Director of the SADC-GMI

Key Responsibilities

• Provide leadership, vision and operational management for the SADC-GMI
• Lead the strategic and effective partnership with the hosting entity, the University of the Free State
• Drive the functional and organizational development of the SADC-GMI
• Develop and maintain the relationships with the SADC Secretariat and SADC Member States representatives (through SADC Subcommittee on Hydrogeology)
• Manage the activities of the SADC-GMI and provide internal leadership
• It will be the task of the director to appoint the SADC-GMI team in consultation with the board of directors.
• Plan and implement the Sustainable Groundwater Management Project in SADC Member States
• Act as a custodian of the corporate governance for the SADC-GMI
• Develop the SADC-GMI brand and its public image as center of excellence and SADC institution
• Manage the organizational and individual performance of SADC-GMI staff
• Raise funds for long term SADC-GMI operational and program activities so that SADC-GMI will be financially self-sustainable after the initial five year term.
• Manage the finances of the GMI

Required qualifications and experience:

• A minimum of Master's Degree from a recognized institution in institutional and business management, water related field or other relevant field
• At least 15 years' of work experience, of which 10 years is progressive experience in management at international level
• Experience in working in similar fields in the SADC region will be an added advantage
• Personifying an agency that enables cooperation at national, regional and international levels
• Proven experience in operationalizing institutions, including management of staff and Programme
• Performance, strategic and business planning and sustainable financial management and fund raising
• Experience in working in both a development and a research organization will be an added advantage

Personal Attributes

• National of one of the SADC Member States will have an added advantage
• Fluency in English is required and working knowledge of Portuguese or French will be an advantage
• Shares knowledge and experience and is a good communicator and facilitator
• Approaches work with energy and a positive, constructive attitude
• Is willing to travel frequently as required by the job and to support the SADC Secretariat and
  Member States
• Demonstrates evidence of the following: critical thinking and problem solving, planning and organization, decision making, communication skills, negotiation skills, multicultural sensitivity and delegation

Terms we offer

• The SADC-GMI offers a dynamic working environment with a competitive salary and employment conditions
• The contract term is Five years subject to proven good performance, with an initial six months' probation period; with the possibility of re-appointment for a further term should SADC-GMI be financially sustainable.
• The duty station of the SADC-GMI Director is Bloemfontein in South Africa
• Applications from well qualified women are especially encouraged

How to apply

• Candidates are invited to learn more about the SADC-GMI and the position of the Director by accessing the website www.sadc.int/water/groundwater.sadc.int or to contact Ms Barbara Lopi of the SADC Water Division (blopi@sadc.int ) for the access to web-based information on the SADC Water Sector.
• Interested candidates should forward a Word-processed application letter and detailed Curriculum Vitae to Chairman of the Board of SADC-GMI e-mail pramoeli@sadc.int with copy to jphiri@sadc.int on or before 8th April, 2015.
• Only shortlisted applicants meeting the above requirements will be contacted.

Attachments:

• Advert and ToRs (English) - Job vacancy SADC GMI Director Final March 2015.docx
• Advert and ToRs (Portuguese) - Job Vacancy GMI Director 19th May 2014.docx
• Advert and ToRs (French) - GMI Director Bloemfontein FK-Rv 2.docx

Kindergarten Director Careers 25-45K

Latest Jobs in Kenya 2014. 
Kindergarten Director
Our client is an upcoming private accredited kindergarten center catering to young children one (1) to seven (7) years of age.

Our Client is looking for a young, energetic and passionate individual to fill the position of Kindergarten Director

Job Purpose
The Job holder will Provide an educational program for the school in an environment favourable to learning and personal growth; establishes effective rapport with parents. Manage the institutions budget and handle the overall administrative duties

Key responsibilities

• Directs activities of preschool, day care center, or other child development facility to provide instruction and care for children:
• Prepares and submits budget requests or grant proposals to solicit program funding
• Authorizes purchase of instructional materials and teaching aids, such as books, toys, and games designed to stimulate learning. Plans, directs, and monitors instructional methods and content for educational, vocational, or student activity programs
• Interviews and recommends hiring of teaching and service staff.
• Confers with teaching staff regarding child’s behavioral or learning problems, and recommends methods of modifying inappropriate behavior and encouraging learning experiences.
• Reviews and approves menu plans and food purchases.
• May perform classroom teaching duties during absence of regular teacher and counsels and provides guidance to students
• Establishes, Reviews and approves new programs or recommends modifications to existing programs.
• Determines scope of educational program offerings and prepares drafts of course schedules and descriptions to estimate staffing and facility requirements.
• Coordinates outreach activities with businesses, communities, and other institutions or organizations to identify educational needs, and establish and coordinate programs.
• Collects and analyzes survey data, regulatory information, and demographic and employment trends to forecast enrollment patterns and curriculum changes.
• Organizes and directs committees of specialists, volunteers, and staff to provide technical and advisory assistance for programs.
• Plans and coordinates consumer research and educational services to assist in product development and marketing.
• Recruits, hires, train, and evaluate primary and supplemental staff and recommend personnel actions for programs and services.
• Writes articles, manuals, and other publications and assists in the distribution of promotional literature.
• Confers with parents and staff to discuss educational activities, policies, and student behavioral or learning problems.

Minimum Requirements

• A Degree in Early Childhood Education
• Bachelor s Degree an added advantage
• A minimum of 3 – 4 years of professional early childhood education teaching experience
• At least 2 years’ hands on experience in managing day to day operations of a kindergarten school, preferably having served in a senior position
• Proven track record in managing a kindergarten school

Knowledge and attributes

• Demonstrated knowledge of developmentally appropriate curriculum practice for 4 and 5 year old children
• Demonstrated flexibility, adaptability and openness to new ideas in education practices, particularly related to Kindergarten Prep curriculum and materials
• Excellent customer service skills and the ability to create partnerships with families
• Proven strength in verbal and written communication and organizational skills
• Passionate, energetic, motivated, driven and fun

Salary: Kshs. (25,000 – 45,000)

How to apply:
If you are interested in the position and have the skills and competencies our client is looking for, we would like to hear from you.

Please forward a copy of your updated resume, and your current salary and benefits package to info@dorbe-leit.co.ke (Indicating the JOB TITLE on the Subject Line) before close of business 7th March 2014. Only successful candidates will be contacted.

For more vacancies visit our website www.dorbe-leitrecruit.co.ke

Land Conservation Director Jobs

Director Jobs Kenya 2014. 
Land Conservation Director
AWF has an excellent career opportunity for a high performing Land Conservation Director (LCD) with practical on-the-ground experience conserving and managing land in Africa .

This position will lead AWF’s land and habitat conservation program.

The LCD will report to the Vice President for Conservation Strategy, and work to increase the amount of land under conservation and to increase the efficiency and effectiveness of management systems for conservation land in Africa.

Responsibilities

• Help AWF increase conservation land through the establishment of conservation areas.
• Determine which tools/approaches will best facilitate effective and sustainable conservation for targeted landscapes. Provide technical oversight and adaptive management strategies to ensure the effective and timely implementation of recommended tools/approaches.
• Establish AWF’s tools and systems around management of conservation properties across a variety of land uses, such as wildlife conservancies, protected areas, livestock and wildlife ranches.
• Oversee the recruitment and supervision property managers for conservation properties managed directly by AWF.
• Work with partners to ensure effective and efficient conservation management and ensure proper management systems are in place for other conservation properties of interest to AWF but not managed directly by AWF.
• Represent AWF in relevant forums and meetings regarding land conservation issues, and provide support toward influencing land related policies.
• Increase AWF’s institutional knowledge of land protection and management strategies, approaches and challenges across East, West, and Southern Africa.
• Formulate AWF positions on various land-related matters.
• Provide technical land management and conservation input to fundraising proposals as requested.

Qualifications

• MSc, JD or PhD in natural resource management, law, business or other field related to land conservation.
• 8+ years of direct experience in land conservation in Africa.
• Experience overseeing management of a conservancy, conservation ranch or other relevant conservation land.
• Experience negotiating land transactions for conservation purposes
• Experience working with landowners, communities and private sector operators.
• Experience implementing a portfolio of projects, ensuring timely, efficient and successful implementation.
• Familiarity with land policies, and trends in land issues in Africa and successful experience with various land conservation mechanisms, such as leases, land use plans, conservancies.
• Proficiency in both English (spoken and written) is required, French is a plus.
• Outstanding interpersonal skills including the ability to work with a variety of landowners, build coalitions, negotiate, and manage conflict.
• Ability to produce well written reports, legal documents and agreements. Ability to creatively solve problems.

How to apply:Only candidates that have direct experience protecting and/ or managing land will be considered Interested candidates are invited to apply throughhttp://www.awf.org/about/careers/

Please send a cover letter and your detailed CV indicating daytime telephone numbers, address and names of three referees with the Job Title in the subject line. Only shortlisted candidates shall be contacted.

Regional Client Service Director Job in Nairobi Kenya

Job Title: Regional Client Service Director – Nairobi

Reporting To: Regional Director
 

Company Profile: Our client is Africa’s largest and leading experiential marketing agency that brings brands to life through brand activation, special events, social marketing and sponsorship.
 

Overall Job Purpose: Build value for our stakeholders through leading and managing business development, delivering an efficient and effective service to clients, ensuring profitability and staff performance.

Overview of Responsibilities

General Management

Job Title: Regional Client Service Director – Nairobi

Reporting To: Regional Director
 

Company Profile: Our client is Africa’s largest and leading experiential marketing agency that brings brands to life through brand activation, special events, social marketing and sponsorship.
 

Overall Job Purpose: Build value for our stakeholders through leading and managing business development, delivering an efficient and effective service to clients, ensuring profitability and staff performance.

Overview of Responsibilities

General Management

·         Contribute to the strategic direction of the Agency.

·         Develop and implement the stated policies, procedures and guidelines of the Agency.  Ensure that they are maintained.

·         Continually update own skills and competence. Maintain and develop professional stance both internally and externally.

·         Carry out specific projects to assist the management team in general management.

·         Highlight issues to Management, which affect the morale of the Agency.

·         Raise internal issues, which affect the morale and job performance of the Account Group.

·         Facilitate good relationships between group companies, departments and suppliers.

·         Bring any significant changes (and/or issues), to the client relationship or to the Account Group, to the attention of the management team.

·         Attend, and contribute to:

1.     Finance Meetings – project based.

2.     Operational Management meetings – project based.

Client Service Management

·         Have full understanding of the Exp offering and drive it through all dealings you have with client.

·         Drive new business development by being an innovative and pro-active salesperson, seeking and proposing new business opportunities to and for clients through new business pitches and property development.

1.     Monitor and evaluate in-country teams performance for projects they execute for you.

2.     Create and exploit opportunities to develop agencies interests with the Client.

3.     Direct the strategic development of the Clients’ business in Marketing Communications by having a full understanding of clients business.

4.     Keep up to date with clients’ marketplace and competitors.

·         Develop strong personal relationships with key contacts, building and nurturing all client relationships based on trust and mutual respect.

·         Work with in-country management to appoint and co-ordinate a team to manage client business – project based.

1.     Hold regular status meetings with account teams to assist with management of projects and plan work accordingly.

2.     Ensure account team delivers the best quality service to clients.

·         Ensure policies and processes are followed by account team. These include:

Policies: Finance, HR and IT (including back-up of information).

Processes: Sixth SenseTM Marketing; Measurement and Evaluation (of projects); Internal Briefings; Brand Ambassador Training and Client Service maintenance and management (Contact reports – after every meeting ; Activation reports – weekly, monthly and on completion, which covers a full summary and evaluation of value created by Exp for the client as well as next phase of activity proposal.)

·         Manage and approve all client issues regarding creative and / or strategic direction of Brands / projects.

·         Understand and use relevant marketing and business related tools (E.g. Exp’s Sixth SenseTM Marketing tool; Live + Digital; Brand Experience Engine)

·         Resolve all day-to-day client issues with diplomacy.

·         Anticipate and identify problems and provide solutions to them.

·         Ensure the profitable running of each Regional Client Account.

Staff Management

·         Develop a constructive relationship with the in-Country Management Teams, and identify the areas to support them as well as use them most effectively.

·         Oversee account teams to deliver an efficient, effective and profitable service to clients.

·         Ensure effective delegation and management within the team to generate the optimum use of resources to maintain the staff/profitability ratio.

·         Direct and develop staff to ensure all are performing their relevant job functions for the specific projects.

·         Provide motivation and leadership to maximise job performance.

1.     Ensure and maintain discipline within the account team.

2.     Ensure company processes and policies are followed.

·         Encourage the flow of information and knowledge within and between account teams.

·         To deal with staff issues in a professional manner.

Project Management

·         Implement efficient working practises, systems, time management and staff training against Exp processes and policies.

·         Direct the implementation of agreed projects and approve all project briefs, timelines and artwork.

1.     Review and sign off finished Artwork and ensure that written approval is obtained, from the Client, before going to print.

·         Ensure that all projects meet the desired Exp. standard of quality and Brand Experience offering.

Financial Management

·         Maintain familiarity with the Agency’s standard Terms and Conditions of Business.

·         Ensure the financial policies are followed and adhered to by the account team at all times.

·         Develop cost estimates with each participating country – ensuring consistency across all project elements.

·         Ensure budgets are approved and agreed with clients before work begins.  Revise as necessary.

1.     Ensure PO’s are received from client before work commences.

2.     Ensure payment terms are agreed with client before work commences.

3.     Sign off all sales invoices before they are sent to client.

·         Ensure that all projects are within budget and meet the agreed profit margin.

1.     Manage project GP throughout the project and report financial results to the Regional Director on a regular basis.

·         Maximise the profitability of the Project:

1.     Streamlining processes.

2.     Widen project margin thru effective ops management – not reducing quality output.

·         Monitor billings (billings schedule) on a regular basis to:

1.     Monitor income versus target

2.     Revise the annual income projection each month and share with in-country management to assist with their cash flow management.

3.     Report these figures to the regional director on a monthly basis.

·         Ensure that debts are collected as per agreed payment terms.

1.     Exp policy is to not let a debtor exceed 45 days.

2.     Upfront payments are needed to ensure working capital for the projects.

·         Develop a comprehensive understanding of the agency’s terms and conditions of procurement and ensure that they are followed.

·         Produce an annual business plan (including finances) for your Business Unit, identifying opportunities and KPI’s to grow the business.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:

·         Excellent understanding of marketing communications – able to specialize in experiential marketing and / or sponsorship marketing.

·         Excellent presentation and communication skills at a senior level.

·         Tact and negotiation skills.

·         Focused through finance – ability to work with numbers.

·         Strategic thinker. Proactive in developing clients business.

·         Extensive management skills.

·         Extensive IT skills.

·         Ability to prioritise.

·         Ability to identify problems and offer solutions.

·         Work well under pressure.

·         Open and friendly personality.

Experience and Qualification Requirements:

·         Must be a degree holder preferably in business, marketing or any other relevant field from a recognized university.

·         A marketing certification will be an added advantage

·         Sales or Marketing Experience is mandatory

If interested, send in your CV and application letter to recruitkenya@kimberly-ryan.net indicating the Job position on the Job title.