JOBS SPOT : 2012

Monday, December 31, 2012

Sales Consultants Needed - Overseas Positions Available

Location:     Middle East
Sector:     Business
Salary:     Excellent commission + potential to earn £200,000
Company:     deVere Group
Date posted:     31/12/2012 18:55:03

Description:

deVere Group - International Financial Advisor

Overseas opportunities to join the world's largest international financial advisers with over 40 global offices*

deVere Group, the world's largest firm of independent financial advisers, are expanding dramatically and offer exciting new opportunities to work abroad. We are currently looking to recruit driven entrepreneurial individuals who possess a healthy mix of independence, passion, and drive and who are interested in living and working in one of more than 40 fantastic locations around the globe.

*50,000 clients worldwide to 60,000 clients worldwide
*US $7 billion of funds under administration to US $8 billion of funds under administration
*350 consultants to 400 consultants
*40 offices globally to 50 offices globally

As a Financial Adviser, you will help international investors and expatriates to find financial services that will suit their medium to long term requirements.

We Offer:

    Full training and development to achieve international qualifications
    Exclusive market leading products
    Impressive uncapped tax free earnings
    Appointments booked for you
    Defined career path
    Ongoing support
    Global opportunities

We look for:

    Proven business builders
    Success driven
    Target driven
    Highly motivated
    Desire to work abroad

This is an excellent opportunity for a highly motivated individual to begin a career within the world's largest Independent Financial Advisory Company. If you are interested in the above role then please apply today.

*We currently have offices located in the following countries:

Europe: Cyprus , Czech Republic , Germany , Greece , Luxemburg , Poland , Russia , Spain , Switzerland .

Far East: China , Hong Kong , Indonesia , Japan , Malaysia , Thailand , Vietnam

Middle East: Abu Dhabi , Dubai , Oman

Latin America: Mexico

Africa: Botswana , Mozambique , South Africa , Uganda
APPLY:http://www.salestarget.co.uk/JobSeeking/Sales-Consultants-Needed---Overseas-Positions-Available_job52538571

Web Content Manager - 3-6 Months - £40-45k pro-rata

Web Content Manager 3-6 month contract

This is an exciting new position for a fantastic organisation based in the heart of London's West End. The role entails working on the relaunch of multiple websites and the migration of all content. The successful Web Content Manager will be an experienced user of Content Management Systems (CMS) and have taken part in sizeable web projects.

The skills needed for this role are:
*Excellent CMS experience (ideally .Net Nuke or OpenSource CMS)
*Experience of content migration projects
*Knowledge of UAT
* SEO and Google analytics knowledge
* Copywriting and proofreading
* Photoshop

If you think that you have what it takes follow the instructions on this site to post your CV or call Thomas Forrest on 02076123902.
APPLY:http://jobs.guardian.co.uk/job/4560723/web-content-manager-3-6-months-40-45k-pro-rata/

Digital Planner Buyer - Leading Digital Agency - London - £30K

The Company

This award winning full service digital agency has brought together some of the brightest minds in the industry. They are dynamic and curious people with a heritage in digital innovation and work with some of the world's most respected brands.

The Opportunity

A superb opportunity for a Digital Planner Buyer to make their mark on of this flagship Pan European account and its various brands:

-Manage, plan, traffic, implement, deploy and report on multiple online advertising campaigns
-Provide strategic thinking and develop media plans
-Develop strong interpersonal relationships with Clients, Media Owners and Suppliers
-Monitor live campaigns to identify any issues and potential optimisations

About You

Key attributes of the Digital Planner Buyer:

-Strong background Digital Marketing with strengths in Display
-Proven knowledge of Display tools: DFA, Mediaplex, Flashtalking or similar
-Good grasp of other disciplines and how to integrated these
-Ability to cultivate relationships at all levels
-Highly analytical with strong numeracy skills and the ability to formulate data driven strategies

Perhaps you have already worked for one of the world's top agencies and are looking for something with more autonomy and the chance to stand out from the crowd and flourish?

Do you want to make your mark on some of the UK's most respected brands?

To apply for the Digital Planner Buyer opportunity, please click the "Apply" button below.

Do check my personal blog and LinkedIn profile out for all the hottest media jobs, latest industry news & career development tips!

Blog:http://mediajobsuk.wordpress.com/about-7/
LinkedIn Profile:http://uk.linkedin.com/in/jessefogarty

IT Communications Trainer Jobs Kenya.

Training Jobs Kenya. Successful candidate will be posted in one of the CAP Centers currently operational as an IT and Communications Trainer. He/She must be able to train both IT and Communications’ classes to CAP students.
The right candidate must be self-driven and must work with minimal Supervision.

Job Responsibilities
We are looking for people who have pride, passion and energy, but mostly love TEACHING.
Take responsibility for the quality of teaching delivered.
Guidance and skills development to ensure that standards are maintained and improved.
To act as a personal tutor to CAP students.
Developing, customizing and Delivering ICT curriculum.
Assist students get internships and placements.
Link the youth with potential employers.
Adequately equipping the students with both IT and communication skills.
Assist in the design and preparation of materials, resources and information to be used in respect of programmed delivery.
Carry out monitoring, guidance, support and mentoring of the learners and take action as required.

Competencies required
Ability to meet deadlines and handle diverse tasks simultaneously using prioritization.
Strong oral and written communication skills.
Strong interpersonal, leadership, and motivational skills.
Excellent Presentation skills.
Dynamism, creativity and flexibility.
Networking skills a must.

Requirements
One (1) year working experience as a trainer
Must be mature and with the right attitude.
Must have good training in communication to enable him/her to train students on communication skills.
Aged 27 to 35 years.
Must be passionate about working with young people.
Demonstrated work Experience in training.
Degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Engineering or equivalent
Microsoft windows/office, Programming, Graphic Design
Knowledge in hardware/ software trouble shooting is a requirement.

To express interest in this opportunity, send your CV to hrcapyei@gmail.com by 31st December 2012.
Only short listed candidates will be contacted.
Kindly quote your current and expected salary.

Audit Semi – Senior and Audit Assistants,

Audit Semi – Senior and Audit Assistants
Principal Duties and Responsibilities:
Audit
Reviewing the job planning schedule and contacting the client to agree the audit time frame and other logistics for the audit.
Preparing the audit plan for partner approval prior to commencement of the audit.
Briefing the audit team on the audit plan and allocating the responsibilities to each member on the team
Carrying out an audit, following the audit plan under the supervision of the partner or audit manager.
Reviewing the permanent audit file and ensuring that all information is up to date.
Supervising the audit team and ensuring that the work carried out by the team is in accordance with the plan.
Adhering to the audit time frame and reporting any delays to the partner or audit manager, as appropriate.
Completing the audit file for manager or partner review.
Clearing outstanding audit queries and finalizing the financial statements, management letter and letter of representation.
De briefing the audit team and providing feed back on job evaluations on each assignment.
Following up signed financial statements, letter of representation and management letter from the client.
Ensuring that progress and final fee notes are raised and assisting in following up payments

Taxation
Reviewing the tax file and reconciling the tax account an dividing tax account the audit file
Ensuring that all outstanding tax matters are adequately brought to the attention of the partner
Ensuring that tax returns are received from the client and filed on a timely basis

Company Secretarial
Reviewing the company secretarial file and registers, and ensuring that all secretarial records are up to date
Ensuring all outstanding secretarial issues including timely filing of returns are adequately brought to the attention of the partner

Other Duties
Carrying out any other tasks as may be delegated from time to time.

Requirements
CPA III or BCOM/equivalent education with CPA II or its equivalent with more than 3 years continuous experience in a medium sized audit firm
Computer literate and can demonstrate good use of MS excel including formatting reports and also very good in MS word, MS outlook together with other MS office packages.
Conversant with quick books and other accounting package and can demonstrate good use and understanding of quick books
Demonstrate good understanding of all IFRS IAS and ISAs
Demonstrate thorough understanding of Tax law, computation of both corporate, personal taxes and other taxes.
Demonstrate thorough understand of all statutory deductions and submission.
Demonstrate good understanding of Company Law and partnership Act and related returns

Other skills
Good interpersonal skills
Smart and with good spoken and written English
Critical thinker and creative
Humble and respectful to other and a good team player.

Send the application to alternatedoors@gmail.com by 5th January.
In the application send a detailed cv with 3 referees 1 of which must be a former employer and include your phone contact and current and expected salary.Women are encouraged to apply

Lesson Writer (Contract)

Title: Lesson Writer (Contract)
Location: Mountain View, CA
Description:
Education-Portal.com, Remilon LLC's flagship website, reaches over 4.5 million students each month by offering free college courses that lead to real college credit. We are looking for experienced instructors to write lessons in their areas of expertise to help us provide a rich and engaging learning experience.

Our lessons prepare students to earn real college credit and are also widely used by instructors to:

* Supplement classroom instruction
* Replace costly textbooks
* Engage reluctant learners

Read more about our free online courses. (http://education-portal.com/academy/how-it-works.html)

About the Lesson Writer (Contract) position

This job is for writing text-based lessons only. We're also looking for video instructors, but that is another job - see video instructor job details here (http://remilon.theresumator.com/apply/eeUhyk/Online-Instructor-And-Course-Developer-Contract.html?source=Lesson+Writer+JD).

We are looking for Lesson Writers with engaging, relatable styles who are able to make difficult concepts seem easy. Lesson Writers should be subject matter experts with high school or college teaching experience.

This is a flexible position that allows you to work on your own schedule and from your own home. The job is ideal for adjunct professors, high school teachers and professionals working part-time for secondary and post-secondary institutions.

At this time, we are particularly seeking instructors for courses in psychology, history, and the sciences.

To apply, submit a writing sample in your area of expertise that teaches a concept in under 300 words.

Deliverables:

This is a project-based assignment. The deliverable for each lesson includes:

* 1 lesson, 500-1500 words
* 5 multiple choice quiz questions
* 3-5 visual aids

Requirements:

* Master's degree or higher (or equivalent experience that makes you a master in the subject)
* Hands-on experience with post-secondary or secondary teaching
* Ability to develop and write a minimum of ten lessons per month
* Ability to make abstract topics engaging and concrete
* Ability to follow guidelines and respond to constructive feedback
* Passionate about making education accessible and educating under-served groups
* Eligibility to work in the US without sponsorship

Compensation:

* $60 per completed lesson
* Payment issued once per month

Why teach for Education Portal?

* Help make education accessible to people who need it
* See results of your work in days, not years
* Have your instruction impact 4.5+ million web visitors each month
* Work with other talented and passionate instructors

IMPORTANT!
Apply via this link only:
http://bit.ly/Us2u7T
Company: Remilon LLC
Contact person: Not mentioned
Contact information: inquiries@remilon.com (DO NOT APPLY VIA THIS E-MAIL ADDRESS)

Writers

Title: Writers
Location: Not mentioned
Description:
As a writer on our team, your primary responsibilities will be to login to our system, choose a project, and then write a 400-500 word blog based on the transcripts provided. You get to choose the amount of work, the type of articles and even move up in the company if you prefer to do other things like micro blogging, editing, performing the technical aspects of posting, or even handling administrative tasks. You'll be writing blog articles for a diverse group of clients on every subject ranging from cooking to chemicals - there's no way to be bored.

If you're interested in becoming part of our team, you can start by forwarding three writing examples that show your ability to write in different voices/perspectives. If you don't have something readily available, feel free to use our writer's test found here:

http://prbrigade.com/WritersTest.html
When you're done, please submit your articles along with your preferred rate and your contact information to writer_applications@prbrigade.com.

***Especially interested in individuals with financial background and/or software development expertise.As a writer on our team, your primary responsibilities will be to login to our system, choose a project, and then write a 400-500 word blog based on the transcripts provided. You get to choose the amount of work, the type of articles and even move up in the company if you prefer to do other things like micro blogging, editing, performing the technical aspects of posting, or even handling administrative tasks. You'll be writing blog articles for a diverse group of clients on every subject ranging from cooking to chemicals - there's no way to be bored.

If you're interested in becoming part of our team, you can start by forwarding three writing examples that show your ability to write in different voices/perspectives. If you don't have something readily available, feel free to use our writer's test found here:

http://prbrigade.com/WritersTest.html
When you're done, please submit your articles along with your preferred rate and your contact information to the e-mail address below.

***Especially interested in individuals with financial background and/or software development expertise.

http://www.prbrigade.com
Company: PR Brigade
Contact person: Not mentioned
Contact information: writer_applications@prbrigade.com

Drupal Developer,

Title: Drupal Developer
Location: Not mentioned
Description:
Software Developer:
- Minimum 3 years of software development experience in PHP-Drupal.
- Advance knowledge of LINUX shell commands
- Understanding of object-oriented software development.
- Working experience on Ajax, JQuery, Javascript and MySQL.
- Knowledge of JSON and XML.
- Working experience on HTML, CSS
- Working experience on any IDE like Eclipse, Net Beans
- Overall understanding of open source architecture like LAMP.
- Good verbal and written skills.
-Should be able to communicate with the customer independently

If you are interested please send me your updated resume with following details.

Total Experience:
Current CTC:
Expected CTC:
Notice Period:

Regards,
Ujwala Patade.
Human Resources
www.trigyn.com
Company: Trigyn Technologies
Contact person: Ujwala Patade
Contact information: ujwala.patade@trigyn.com

Finlays Jobs in Kenya,

Finlays is Kenya’s largest agricultural export group employing 21,000 people and annually exporting 400 millions stems of flowers, 7 million kilos of vegetables, 26 million kilos of black tea and 3 million kilos of tea extract.

The organisation is geographically located in Nairobi, Naivasha, Kericho, Mt Kenya and Mombasa, together with 1,200 vegetables out growers throughout the country and 10,000 tea out growers.

Finlays, a wholly owned subsidiary of the Swire Group, maintains strategic focus to develop a sustainable business which in turn drives integration, development and growth possibilities within Kenya and internationally.

Assistant Regional Engineer

To join our Engineering Department in Mt. Kenya Region (Near Nanyuki - Laikipia).

Key Responsibilities
·                     Providing management oversight of the construction projects, including coordinating workers, materials and equipment while ensuring that specifications are being followed, and the work is proceeding on schedule and within budget.
·                     Supervise Building and Civil Engineering Contractors working in the region and ensure that specifications are adhered to.
·                     Keep daily records on all the construction projects showing the construction activity, labour, materials delivery and usage, weather conditions and any other item that might be agreed on from time to time.
·                     Prepare work plans for staff
·                     Supervise all the staff working in construction projects
The Candidate Profile
·                     At least Higher National Diploma in Civil Engineering from a recognised institution.
·                     At least three years’ experience on a busy construction site.
·                     At least one year’s experience in a busy design office.
·                     Strong attention to detail
·                     Strong organisation skills
·                     Excellent communicator both orally and in writing
·                     Ability to detail and draw using AutoCAD
·                     Good working knowledge of MS Project
·                     Good working knowledge of computer programs including MS Office Suite
·                     Ability to use standard surveying equipment including the dumpy level and theodolite
·                     Competent and licensed driver
Executive Driver

Based at our Head Office – Nairobi, for Finlays Cross Country Car Travel. Areas of travel may include Naivasha, Timau, Kericho as well as other Kenyan regions.

Qualifications
·                     O-Level and above
·                     10 years and above of experience driving VIP
·                     Must have a clean valid ABCE license and a valid PSV.
·                     Valid certificate of good conduct.
·                     Willing to work flexible hours.
·                     Good command of English
·                     Able to work with minimum supervision
·                     Confident and immaculately presented.
·                     Self disciplined
Application Procedure

Those who fulfill the above requirements should address their applications attaching a copy of their ID card and relevant certificates to the undersigned giving a reliable telephone contact before 4th January 2013.

Those who shall not have heard from us by 18th January 2013 should consider their applications unsuccessful.

Human Resources Director
Finlays Horticulture (Kenya) Limited
P.O. Box 10222-00400
Nairobi

Applications can also be emailed to: hrd.kenya@finlays.net

Local Jobs

The Institute of Health Policy Management & Research (IHPMR) is a fast growing institute with a presence in Kenya, Rwanda, Tanzania and Uganda.

Established in 2010, IHPMR endeavors to contribute to the improvement in the access to and qualityof healthcare through training, education, research and advocacy.
To support the achievement of its mission, IHPMR hereby invites applications for the following positions:
Job Description

Job Title: Administrative Officer

Place of Work: Based in Nairobi

Reports to: Executive Director

Internal Relationships:
·                     Capacity Development Officer
·                     Communications & Advocacy Officer
·                     Research Officer
·                     Logistics Officer
External Relationships
·                     Consultants and Associates
·                     Suppliers/Service Providers
(This job description outlines the basic tasks and responsibilities associated with this position)

Purpose

The position holder will be responsible for maintaining day to day accounting, administrative and personnel services in order to meet legislative requirements and support IHPMR’s operations

Key Responsibilities

I. Accounting
·                     Implement financial policies and procedures
·                     Reconcile the general ledger
·                     Prepare and reconcile general bank statements
·                     Establish and maintain supplier accounts
·                     Ensure transactions are properly recorded and entered into the computerized
·                     accounting system
·                     Prepare income statements
·                     Prepare balance sheets
·                     Assist with the annual audit
·                     Maintain financial files and records
II. Procurement
·                     Order office supplies and monitor inventory.
·                     Reconcile the accounts payable
·                     Reconcile the accounts receivable
III. Administrative Duties
·                     Assume receptionist duties, greet public and refer them to appropriate staff members, answer phone, route calls, and take messages.
·                     Respond to inquiries
·                     Assist staff with administrative duties as requested.
·                     Distribute incoming mail and prepare outgoing mail including bulk mail.
·                     Maintain front desk area, keeping it clean and free from clutter.
·                     Update and maintain mailing lists.
·                     Produce mailing labels and reports as requested.
·                     Maintain appropriate interpersonal relationships with employees, peers, and consumers.
·                     Administer employment agreements
·                     Maintain the leave management system
·                     Prepare payroll
·                     Facilitate special event registration and execution.
IV. Other Duties

This Job Description is not intended to be all inclusive.

The staff member may be required to perform other related duties as agreed to meet the on-going needs of the Institute.

All role holders at IHPMR should be aware of and support the Institute’s Vision, mission, values and appropriate strategies.

V. Person Specification
·                     Bachelor’s degree in business administration or equivalent experience
·                     A Minimum two years clerical or administrative experience
·                     Accounting and bookkeeping skills
·                     Computer skills including the ability to operate the Pastel accounting system
·                     Proficiency in Microsoft Office software (Word, Access, Excel, PowerPoint
·                     Good numerical skills
·                     Demonstrated written and oral communication skills
·                     Excellent analytical skills
·                     Excellent organizational and time and stress management skills
·                     Flexible and cooperative team player and a willingness to take on tasks outside of job the description
·                     Ability and willingness to work some early mornings, evenings and weekend days
·                     Honest and trustworthy
·                     High degree of discretion dealing with confidential information.
·                     Knowledge of general office machines and telephone system
·                     Ability and willingness to work some early mornings, evenings and weekend days
·                     Ability to travel for short business trips.
·                     Genuine willingness and desire to help IHPMR fulfil its mission
Job Description

Job Title: Capacity Development Officer

Place of Work: Based in Nairobi, with frequent travel within the East African region as required

Reports to: Executive Director

Manages:
·                     Program Assistants
·                     Capacity Building Associates
Internal Relationships
·                     Administrative Officer
·                     Communication & Advocacy Officer
·                     Research Officer
External Relationships
·                     IHPMR Associates
·                     Healthcare Federations
·                     Policy Makers
·                     Academic/research Institutions
·                     Existing and potential clients
(This job description outlines the basic tasks and responsibilities associated with this position)

Purpose

The position holder will be responsible for the following tasks; -
·                     To develop and build the capacity development business of the health care workers in Eastern Africa.
·                     To identify staff development and training needs of IHPMR and ensure that training is obtained.
·                     To network with partners and identify capacity gaps, develop innovative programmes that address the needs whilst maintaining quality and efficiency in service delivery.
Key Responsibilities

Provide strategic direction on new and existing business development in training and technical assistance

I. Capacity building and skills development
·                     Design and develop open and in-house training programs that meet the needs of target IHPMR staff and ensure that training is obtained.
·                     Be responsible for the development of performance targets of the team within IHPMR
·                     Complete necessary performance assessments of subordinate staff ensuring gaps are addressed.
·                     Carry out market research, competitor and customer surveys to ensure client satisfaction.
·                     Maintain a high quality of client service at all stages of the capacity development processes
·                     Promote, at all times, a pleasant working environment for all staff and interns at IHPMR to ensure that the overall objectives of IHPMR achieved
·                     Monitor and report on capacity building activities and provide relevant management information on a weekly basis.
II. Partners’ network and capacity development programmes
·                     Design and develop open and in-house training programs that meet the needs of target clients
·                     Coordinate the execution of training and technical assistance assignments for external stakeholders’ in liaison with the Institute’s program assistants and resource persons.
·                     Design and implement communities of practice for CHMI implementers across the East African region.
·                     Networking with clients both individual clients and corporate clients
·                     Generate leads and develop them into genuine prospects through relationship building and expansion of contacts.
·                     In liaison with the Communication & Advocacy Team, market IHPMR’s capacity development programs to increase their demand
III. Planning, Budgeting and proposal development
·                     Develop, implement and control the Institute’s annual training and technical assistance budget.
·                     Prepare monthly activity reports, quarterly reports against annual plan.
·                     Prepare technical and financial proposals for both HR training and technical assistance assignments in response to tenders or requests for proposals.
·                     Provide quarterly analysis on competitor organisations and assist continuous improvement of the Institute’s competitive positioning
·                     Liaise and attend meetings with other company functions necessary to perform duties and aid business and organisational development.
IV. Other duties

This Job Description is not intended to be all inclusive.

The staff member may be required to perform other related duties as agreed to meet the on-going needs of the Institute.

All role holders at IHPMR should be aware of and support the Institute’s Vision, mission, values and appropriate strategies

V. Person Specification
·                     Bachelor degree in a relevant field
·                     At least two years’ work experience
·                     Demonstrable experience in capacity building including coordination of training programs
·                     Experience of managing budgets
·                     Excellent written and verbal communication skills
·                     Excellent analytical skills
·                     Good numerical skills
·                     A confident, self-starter who displays initiative, creativity and strategic-thinking in all aspects of project development
·                     Demonstrated international outlook and ability to interact and develop relationships with people from a broad range of backgrounds and cultures
·                     Competence in working in MS Office (Word, Excel and PowerPoint and Outlook)
·                     Experience in staff supervision and/or working with consultants
·                     Competence in using digital and social media tools.
·                     Flexible and cooperative team player and a willingness to take on tasks outside of job the description
·                     Ability and willingness to work some early mornings, evenings and weekend days
·                     Willingness to regularly travel within East Africa including Kenya, Rwanda, Tanzania and Uganda
·                     Genuine willingness and desire to help IHPMR fulfil its mission
Job Description

Job Title: Communication & Advocacy Manager

Place of Work: Based in Nairobi, with frequent travel within the East African region as required

Reports to: Executive Director

Manages: Communication & Advocacy Manager Intern

Internal Relationships
·                     Administrative Officer
·                     Capacity Development Manager
·                     Research Manager
External Relationships
·                     Program Implementers
·                     IHPMR Associates
·                     Healthcare Federations
·                     Policy Makers
·                     Academic/research Institutions
·                     Service Providers – printers, designers, PR agencies
(This job description outlines the basic tasks and responsibilities associated with this position)

Purpose
·                     The position holder is responsible for the following tasks: -
·                     To raise awareness of IHPMR’s work and
·                     To generate public support for its advocacy agenda;
·                     To increase IHPMR’s visibility to its target audience
Key Tasks and Responsibilities

I. Communication and Media Management
·                     Manage all corporate communications, brand equity, press and public relations on all media platforms including website content, electronic direct mailers, social networking sites and other digital media platforms;
·                     Management of donor funding up to final programme report
·                     Develop and maintain media relationships in the Eastern Africa region
·                     Prepare presentations, speeches, press releases, electronic direct mailers, media and communications collateral and advertisements;
·                     Track, recording and compiling local and international media coverage and news-clippings from press outlets of events that are of interest to IHPMR;
·                     Edit reports, research and business proposals, articles and proposals for clarity, messaging, readability, ease of comprehension, and consistency for spelling, typographical, and grammatical errors and conceptualize graphics that drive or support the written material
·                     Coordinate the development, production of promotion materials.
·                     Coordinate the production publication of monthly newsletter, monthly report, annual report and posting of weblogs.
·                     Research and author articles and blogs.
·                     Conduct past performance research and evaluation, write corporate capabilities and management sections of proposals developed by IHPMR
II. Public Relations and event management
·                     Liaise with advertising, PR firms, production houses and other relevant service providers;
·                     Develop and co-ordinate above- and below-the-line marketing promotion plans and schedule; and ensure the production quality and timelines are met;
·                     Organize and manage events including health care forum, health innovations awards and handle event media management
III. Advocacy
·                     Oversee the development and implementation of IHPMR’s communication and advocacy strategy
·                     Identify and secure partners and sponsors to develop joint advocacy promotions that increase the awareness of IHPMR’s products and services
·                     Research and document areas that can generate a need for IHPMR’s intervention the health sector.
IV. Strategic Partnership Development and Management
·                     Create and maintain media contact lists, liaise with individuals and media outlets and develop and manage relationships with key media partners including outlets, PR agencies and contractors.
·                     Lead and support the development of linkages with media, research and academic institutions in countries and the region, and facilitate collaboration in policy development and influencing within the region
·                     Managing content of the IHPMR and CHMI websites
·                     Identifies potential funding partners for advocacy programs and projects.
·                     In liaison with the Research Manager and Team Analyst, prepare and market proposals to potential donors.
·                     Conduct interviews with key personnel, subcontractors, program managers, and subject matter experts to improve writing and editing of curricula vitae and biographies.
V. Staff Management
·                     Be responsible for the development & performance of the communications and advocacy team within IHPMR
·                     Complete necessary performance assessments of subordinate staff.
·                     Promote, at all times, a pleasant working environment for all staff and interns at IHPMR to ensure that the overall objectives of IHPMR achieved
VI. Planning and Budgeting
·                     Attend and participate in management meetings
·                     Provide monthly activity reports, quarterly reports against plan
·                     Prepare, implement and control the Institute’s communication and advocacy budget.
VII. Other duties

This Job Description is not intended to be all inclusive.

The staff member may be required to perform other related duties as agreed to meet the on-going needs of the Institute.

All role holders at IHPMR should be aware of and support the Institute’s Vision, mission, values and appropriate strategies

VIII. Person Specification
·                     Bachelor degree in communication/public relations
·                     At least two years’ work experience
·                     Good knowledge of communication and public relations techniques.
·                     Excellent written and verbal communication skills
·                     Excellent analytical skills
·                     Good numerical skills
·                     A confident, self-starter who displays initiative, creativity and strategic-thinking in all aspects of project development
·                     Demonstrated international outlook and ability to interact and develop relationships with people from a broad range of backgrounds and cultures
·                     Excellent computer skills with expertise in Power point, Word, Excel and Outlook
·                     Exposure to reporting requirements of donors
·                     Experience in staff supervision and/or working with consultants
·                     Competence in using digital and social media tools.
·                     Flexible and cooperative team player and a willingness to take on tasks outside of job the description
·                     Ability and willingness to work some early mornings, evenings and weekend days
·                     Willingness to regularly travel within East Africa including Kenya, Rwanda, Tanzania and Uganda
·                     Genuine willingness and desire to help IHPMR fulfil its mission
Job Description

Job Title: Research Manager

Place of Work: Based in Nairobi, with frequent travel within the East African region as required

Reports to: Executive Director

Line Management responsibility :
·                     Research Team Leaders
·                     Research Associates
Internal Relationships
·                     Capacity Development Manager
·                     Communications & Advocacy Manager
·                     Team Leader, Business Analysis
External Relationships
·                     Program Implementers
·                     IHPMR Associates
·                     Healthcare Federations
·                     Policy Makers
·                     Academic/research Institutions
·                     Existing and potential clients
(This job description outlines the basic tasks and responsibilities associated with this position)

Purpose

The position holder will be responsible for the following tasks

To develop collaborations with local and international education and research institutions and identify a niche for the institute

Manage data and information that provides detailed capacity gap analysis vis-a-vis local and international and status of the health sector in Kenya

In charge of managing research projects at the institute, donor scoping for health sector stakeholders and partners.

Key Responsibilities
I. Research and data management
·                     Continuously and systematically identify and profile health market innovations in Kenya to build a comprehensive live database of existing programs. This will include:
·                     Conducting literature and database searches on health market innovations
·                     Administering data collection questionnaires including face-to face interviews, telephone interviews, printed surveys, electronic survey etc on health market innovations.
·                     Synthesize insights and perform comparative analysis of programs across different geographies and/or models
·                     Profile health markets donors and investors supporting health market innovations in the four target countries of East Africa ( Kenya, Rwanda, Tanzania and Uganda)
·                     Synthesize insights and perform comparative analysis of programs across different geographies and/or models
·                     Design research protocols (including approach, methodology, sampling, questionnaires and interview guides) and ensure that they are reviewed internally and approved by clients.
·                     Interpret data, write reports, and make actionable recommendations
·                     Identify, analyse, and write up case studies of selected programs based on the IHPMR case study framework
·                     Report/ debrief research findings to the clients, together with the Executive Director and or Research Associates/Consultants if required (depending on client expectations, etc.)
·                     Generate leads and develop them into genuine research prospects through relationship building and expansion of contacts
·                     Maintain a high quality of client service at every stage of the research process
·                     Own the Marketing Database and keep it maintained with critical client information, contacts too low for this position
II. Donor Scoping
·                     Profile health markets donors and investors supporting health market innovations in the four target countries of East Africa ( Kenya, Rwanda, Tanzania and Uganda)
III. Project Management
·                     Draw up schedules for all aspects of each project and ensure that they are issued and agreed by all relevant personnel, notifying people immediately of any changes.
·                     Develop research proposals including costings as agreed with the Executive Director and sell them to clients
IV. Staff Management and development
·                     Manage project teams (including research team leaders, research assistants, research executives and research associates) and effectively delegate responsibility on all relevant aspects of the projects, to ensure accurate, timely and cost effective execution of the research.
·                     Monitor and evaluate the performance of individual team members and the team as a whole to ensure that maximum effort is directed towards achieving objectives
·                     Manage project teams ( including research team leaders, research assistants, research executives and research associates) and effectively delegate responsibility on all relevant aspects of the projects, to ensure accurate, timely and cost effective execution of the research
·                     Monitor and evaluate the performance of individual team members and the team as a whole to ensure that maximum effort is directed towards achieving objectives
·                     Supervise field work of the research team
·                     Be responsible for the development & performance of the research team within IHPMR.
·                     Complete necessary performance assessments of subordinate staff.
·                     Promote, at all times, a pleasant working environment for all staff and interns at IHPMR
·                     Work as part of a team to ensure that the overall objectives of IHPMR achieved
V. Planning and Budgeting
·                     Prepare, implement and control the Institute’s annual research budget
·                     Provide monthly activity reports, quarterly reports against plan
VI. Other duties

This Job Description is not intended to be all inclusive.

The staff member may perform other related duties as agreed to meet the on-going needs of the Institute.

All role holders at IHPMR should be aware of and support the Institute’s Vision, mission, values and appropriate strategies.

Person Specification
Essential
·                     Minimum of a Bachelor’s degree qualification in social sciences
·                     At least two years’ research experience. Health sector experience would be an added advantage.
·                     Ability to design and execute multiple research projects simultaneously.
·                     Good working knowledge of analytical and statistical tools to analyze and interpret data, MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint software.
·                     Experience in survey design, execution and analysis and other standard research methodologies including phone surveys and site usability research.
·                     Excellent written and verbal communication skills
·                     Excellent analytical skills
·                     Good numerical skills
·                     Experience in staff supervision and/or working with research teams
·                     Competence in using digital and social media tools.
·                     A confident, self-starter who displays initiative, creativity and strategic-thinking
·                     Flexible and cooperative team player and a willingness to take on tasks outside of job the description
·                     Willingness to regularly travel within East Africa including Kenya, Rwanda, Tanzania and Uganda
·                     Genuine willingness and desire to help IHPMR fulfil its mission
If you posses the qualities and specifications listed, please send your application, together with a detailed CV, a daytime telephone contact, and names and telephone contacts of three referees, indicating the position you have applied for by email to recruitments@ihpmr.org , so as to reach us not later than 28th December 2012.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

We are an equal opportunity employer who offers a competitive remuneration commensurate to qualifications and experience.

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