Save the Children Jobs In Kenya

Save the Children is the world’s leading independent child rights organization.

We’re outraged that millions of children are still denied proper healthcare, food, education and protection and we’re determined to change this.

Food Security & Livelihoods Advisor

1 position based in Nairobi with field travel.


One year contract with possibility of extension if additional funding is secured.

You will be responsible for ensuring all food security and livelihoods programming is of excellent technical quality; Fundraising through attracting significant donor funding; contributes significantly to national/global learning, advocacy and programme development.

The post holder is expected to provide technical advice and support to project staff to ensure programming objectives are successfully achieved.

For this role, you’ll need to have 5 years of operational & strategic experience in food security and livelihood programming, alongside a post graduate qualification in Agriculture, Natural Resources Management, Agricultural Economics or in any other related subject.

Your knowledge of food security and livelihoods in both development and emergency contexts, and exceptional ability to influence in an advisory capacity will ensure good quality implementation for beneficiaries and donors, organizational learning and contribution to broader policy analysis.

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Field Agricultural Officer Job Nairobi Kenya.

Job Key Responsibilities

SuperviseField Officers and entire staff working in the region in procurement of rawproduct.
Regulate raw product procurement to the levels required by the Company inallocated region.
Handle customer complaints within the region.
Ensure that product procured meets the quality standards of the company.
Ensure continuous update on new developments within the industry withparticular regard to quality and 
product management.
Organize and participate in Company field days and any other forums, so as todisseminate information to farmers.

Ensure that this is within set cost at all times.
Oversee and ensure smooth operations within the allocated areas
Ensure control of expenditure in the region
Oversee staff management and discipline
Submit daily, weekly and monthly reports and explain any variances.

Education and Experience

Theideal candidate should:
Be a Degree holder in Agriculture or related field.
Have 5 years experience in a similar role
Have good management skills
Possess good knowledge and understanding of Dairy farming
Excellent computer and reporting skills
Be a good communicator, and have analytical and problem solving skills
Have tact, with ability to handle suppliers and customers

If qualified send CV only to jobs@staff-kenya.com on or before 1st October, indicating the titleon the subject line.

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Equity Bank Job Kenya Agri-Business Relationship Officers - Marketing

EquityBank is one of the regions leading Banks whose purpose is to transform thelives and livelihoods of the people of Africa socially and economically byavailing them modern, inclusive financial services that maximize theiropportunities.

With a strong footprint in Kenya, Uganda, Southern Sudan and soon to startoperations in Rwanda and Tanzania, Equity Bank is now home to more than 6.5million customers, the largest customer base in the Eastern African region.

Currently the Bank is seeking additional talent to serve in the role outlined below:

Agri-Business Relationship Officers - Marketing

The Position

Reporting to the General Manager Agri-business the role holder will beresponsible for the promotion of our Agri-business products and servicesthrough our branch network.

Key Responsibilities

Promotion of agri-business products and services in all agri-business valuechains.
Identifying agri-business customer needs, building and maintainingrelationships with the players in the agri-business sector and advising on thebest products and services for such relationships.
Harnessing of agricultural information from relevant agri-business databases;research centers and organizations including analysis of the agri-businesstrends and translate it into business for the sector.
Coordinate and implement promotional activities including field days,agricultural Shows and exhibitions within their regions.
Developing business proposals and presentation to the stakeholders inagri-business.

Qualifications, Knowledge and Experience

A university degree or diploma in Agri-business Management, AgriculturalEconomics, Animal Production, Range Management, Agricultural Extension andEducation, Horticulture and Agro forestry from a recognized University.
At least 2 years work experience in a similar position in the NGO/ public orprivate sector.
Experience in marketing of Agri-business products.
Computer proficiency

Desired Skills and Ability

Team player with excellent interpersonal skills
Strong sales and marketing Skills
Good analytical skills
Good customer service skills
Strong communication and negotiation skills

If you meet the above requirements, submit your application quoting the job youare applying for to the email address below by 30thSeptember 2011.

Please include detailed curriculum vitae, copies of the relevant certificates,testimonials and daytime telephone contacts and email address.

All applications should be in soft and through the email address indicatedbelow.

Only short listed candidates will be contacted.

Email to: jobs@equitybank.co.ke

Equity Bank is an equal opportunity employer.

We value the diversity of individuals,ideas, perspectives, insights and values,and what they bring to the workplace.

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