Project Associate - Failures in the Market for Local Agricultural Information, Busia, Kenya

Project Associate - Failures in the Market for Local Agricultural Information, Busia, Kenya

Job Position Summary

·         The project Associate will oversee all aspects of the implementation of the research study. The position offers an exciting opportunity to get involved with cutting-edge economic and development research. The position will be most attractive to those who seek to gain field management experience and exposure to applied development economics research.

Job Responsibilities

·         Developing and piloting survey instruments and;

·         Hiring, training, and managing teams of local enumerators that will conduct data collection

·         Managing and supervising field logistics and ensuring that the project follows the experimental protocol

·         Ensuring all aspects of data quality and assisting in preliminary analysis

·         Managing the budget, including tracking all expenses to ensure costs are within project funds.

Job Qualifications

·         A Bachelor's or Master’s degree in economics, public policy or related fields

·         Excellent project management and organizational skills with strong quantitative skills

·         Knowledge of Stata

·         Coursework in empirical methods, including econometrics and economics

·         Previous surveying and/or research experience a strong plus

·         Flexible, self-motivating, able to manage multiple tasks efficiently and a team player

·         Experience working or living in developing countries

·         Familiarity with randomized controlled trials

Job Application Instructions

·         For full job description, job application contacts and other requirements - Project Associate - Failures in the Market for Local AgriculturalInformation, Busia, Kenya

Application Deadline: December 31, 2013

Relief Pool Individuals to Work in Disaster Relief Situations

Relief Pool Individuals to Work in Disaster Relief Situations

Relief Pool Individuals to Work in Disaster Relief Situations - World Concern.
People in the world’s poorest countries are more susceptible and vulnerable to disasters of all kinds.
Their homes are shoddily built with poor materials and fall into ruins in earthquakes, storms and floods. Lacking infrastructure in villages and towns, there usually are no warning systems when disaster looms, or any provisions for food, water and shelter afterward.
World Concern provides emergency aid to families suffering from man-made and natural disasters including war, earthquakes, floods, tsunamis, drought and famine.
We supply food, shelter, cooking supplies, medical care, and support for traumatized people in crisis, rebuilding homes and livelihoods.
When there is a disaster, we need qualified individuals who have experience working in disaster relief situations.
Job Application Instructions
For full job description, job application contacts and other requirements - Relief Pool Individuals to Workin Disaster Relief Situations

Communications Manager - FilmAid International

Communications Manager - FilmAid International

Communications Manager Jobs in Kenya - FilmAid International: FilmAid is a development and humanitarian communications organization that harnesses the power and influence of film and media to combat critical social issues by creating multimedia content designed to inform, inspire and empower.
FilmAid uses strategic and integrated approach to distribution including broadcasts, mobile cinema, workshops, community based screenings and digital media and works with communities to catalyze and drive social change.
Job Purpose
To promote, position and lead the execution of FilmAid’s theory of social change through strategic distribution of content using various formats; Video, Audio, Theater and Digital media through community outreach, digital and mass media.
Key Duties

·         Develop, implement and maintain an integrated content distribution strategy to reach identified communities for maximum impact

·         Develop an implementation framework from existing grant objectives and indicators and lead Outreach teams to generate realistic work-plans to realize them.

·         To ensure timely, quality and coordinated implementation of outreach activities and establish support mechanisms to assure quality content distribution

·         Drive clear communications processes within FilmAid, donors, partners and other key stakeholders regarding key grant objectives, impact reports and human interest stories through regular updates and reporting mechanisms and ensure timely submission of quality reports.

·         Ensure a community based approach and a participatory methodology in all outreach activities: all locations have relevant messaging committees in comprising relevant stakeholders including target communities.

·         Oversee the development of facilitation guides for the films produced, and conduct facilitation skills training for the relevant teams.

·         Work with the relevant staff in the preparation of project documents: strategy papers, annual operations plan, annual budgets, concept proposals, full proposals, progress reports, donor reports, etc.

·         Work in collaboration with R&L teams in the development and review of field monitoring tools as well as in keeping accurate statistics for outreach activities

·         Work in collaboration with Creative & Content and R&L teams to conduct continuous in-depth research to inform both the initial design and subsequent creation and distribution of all content materials

·         Drive development of promotional and marketing strategies for content materials in collaboration with the Creative & Content, Partnership and Communication teams

·         Identify and build strategic partnerships with relevant partners; Private sector, governmental and non-governmental to promote the use of FilmAid’s materials in their social change campaigns

·         Develop and maintain strategic relationships with the Kenyan media, with a specific focus on promoting use of FilmAid’s content for mass campaigns

·         Lead FilmAid’s Digital Media teams and serve as liaison with digital media platforms to syndicate the use of FilmAid’s materials digitally

·         Ensure positive visibility of FilmAid and its projects in Kenya on national and international media and manage all visibility events including film festivals

·         Supervise the writing of stories on FilmAid and its projects in Kenya and the region

·         Serve as focal point for the media: Set up media guidelines, organize media excursions, brief the media and ensure positive publicity of FilmAid

·         Lead the design of staffing structure, supervision and management for communications teams (Outreach, Digital Media, Communications) and take a key role in recruitment including pro-actively determining job descriptions for relevant staff, sitting in interviews and post-interview processes.

·         Close collaboration with the Field Managers to ensure the accurate allocation of budgets.

Required Qualifications and Experience

·         Bachelor’s Degree in Social/Community Development, Communication/Media, International Development or a related field

·         4 years experience in Communication for social change

·         Commensurate education and years of experience

·         Experience running public awareness campaigns using community structures and mass media is desirable

·         Must have knowledge of the evolving Kenyan media industry including new media, potential political, cultural and economic impact and how this continues to affect media consumption in localized contexts

·         Experience working within an international, multi-lingual environment

·         Commitment to humanitarian principles and action

Skills

·         Effective leadership, management and supervision

·         Public Relations / Marketing/ Networking abilities and relationship maintenance skills

·         Highly developed communication skills and excellent command of English language, both written and spoken.

·         Financial planning & management skills

How to apply:
Please email applications with cover letter, CV, 3 references and relevant testimonials by 10th January 2014 to: jobskenya @ filmaid.org

Communications Manager - Fairtrade

Communications Manager - Fairtrade

Specific Tasks
Communication Strategy Development, Planning and Budgeting

·         Lead FTA communications and media strategy and contribute to the Global communications and branding strategies.

·         Lead in the achievement of communications goals.

·         Ensure that evaluation systems are in place related to these goals and report progress.

·         Develop short and long term communications and media related plans and budgets for the strategy and workplan, programme and activities; and to monitor progress and evaluate performance.

·         Drive improvements in an internal communication framework following the merger of Fairtrade Africa with Fairtrade International’s Product Services & Relations department within FTA and the wider global movement.

·         Manage the suppliers and service providers ensuring great quality, delivery and value for money.

Producer communications

·         Improve communication with producers to keep them informed about Fairtrade Africa projects and activities

·         Enhance communication between producers to share best practices

·         Support Regional teams at internal events with producers

·         Communicate with producers to create impact stories

·         Build communication plans that highlight the value that FTA brings and therefore encourages producers to pay their membership fees

External communications & event management

·         Coordinate communication work with Fairtrade International, Regional and National Fairtrade Organisations and other Producer Networks – (providing materials and communication tools)

·         Identify and support networking initiatives to maximise FTA reach to supporters and stakeholders.

·         Build and maintain relationships with audiences such as business associations, think tanks and academia;

·         Coordinate FTA’s annual event (Africa Fairtrade Convention)

·         Support other relevant events.

Writing/editing

·         Lead in the development of FTA annual reports and other publications;

·         Write and edit FTA newsletter to publicize Fairtrade news and developments;

·         Manage FTA website, ensuring it is updated regularly

·         Lead in writing media statements and support development of other communications materials

Media

·         Provide proactive and reactive information to the media or to Fairtrade partners for media purposes to support organizational goals and strategies Oversee media monitoring on Fairtrade

·         Support the Executive Director as the spokesperson, and schedule and participate in interviews, as required

·         Support and train producer members and colleagues in media work

Fairtrade Marketing Support

·         Coordinate external communication launches for Fairtrade marketing organisations supported by FTA

·         Support the implementation of the communication strategy for these marketing organisations;

·         Support the identification and roll-out events

·         Support the creation of campaign materials

·         Support the development and roll-out of a media strategy

Skills and Competence – Essential:

·         Graduate level degree or equivalent.

·         5 years of experience working in communications for reputable organisations including at least 1 year line management experience

·         Proven facilitation skills in multi-stakeholder settings & experience working with different audiences, from consumers to donor partners

·         Proven experience in brand identity management including design experience

·         Excellent attention to detail

·         Proven track record in event coordination

·         Internal communications experience

·         In-depth knowledge/experience of one of the following: the fair trade movement and its role and impact in promoting development; international development issues; ethical trade or social corporate responsibility

·         Languages: Excellent English is essential

·         Experience of working in an African environment

Preferred:

·         Working knowledge of French and other relevant languages, strongly preferred

·         Experience in international media

·         Up-to-date experience in new media

·         Kenyan consumer & media experience preferred

Personal Qualities

·         Demonstrable ability to drive forward work on own initiative and with limited guidance

·         Demonstrable ability to motivate and enthuse others

·         Preference for working in multicultural environments

·         Political judgement backed by a diplomatic and sensitive working style

·         Collaborative and supportive approach to teamwork.

Competencies:

·         The following are core competencies required for the role:

·         Delivering results - Ability to deliver high quality measurable results whilst at the same time maintaining or even raising quality of work;

·         Passionate Commitment – Speaks about trade in a way that influences decision-makers and other relevant actors to act in tandem with FTA aims

·         Knowledge management – working in a way that promotes, information and knowledge sharing to the team and our broader network

Application (Deadline 6th January 2014)
An application form (CVs will not be accepted) can be found on the jobs and volunteering page of our website www.fairtradeafrica.net.
If you have any queries, please e-mail recruitments @ fairtradeafrica.net or call +254202721930 and ask to speak to a member of the Admin team.
Qualified applicants will be subjected to background checks as a condition of employment.
The final hiring decision is anticipated mid of Jan 2014 for a start date of Mid Feb 2014.
Completed applications should be e-mailed to recruitments [at] fairtradeafrica.net
All applicants should state how they meet essential requirements of the post and include their email address, telephone contacts and three referees with contact details on the application form.
Others: This job description is intended as a guide and should not be viewed as an inflexible specification as it may be varied from time to time in the light of strategic developments following discussion with the post holder.
The post holder will be expected to work to agreed objectives, which should facilitate achievements of key responsibilities in accordance with the Performance Review Process.