Land O’Lakes Assessment & Evaluation Specialist Job in Kenya

Land O’Lakes Assessment & Evaluation Specialist Job in Kenya
   
Vacancy: Assessment & Evaluation Specialist, Kenya
Feed the Future Innovation Engine (KFIE)
Land O’Lakes International Development Division has applied, since 1981, an integrated approach to international economic development that capitalizes on our company’s 90 years as a leading farm-to-market agribusiness.
We use our practical experience and in-depth knowledge to facilitate market-driven business solutions that generate economic growth, improve health and nutrition, and alleviate poverty.

The overarching goal for the Kenya Feed the Future Innovation Engine (KFIE) is to harness innovation for cutting-edge results through private sector-oriented strategies.
In a manner similar to a venture capital fund, KFIE serves as a mechanism for proactively seeking, testing and scaling up innovative private sector strategies.
These innovations will directly impact food security and nutrition on a wide scale.
The Position:
Reporting to the Director of Programs, the Assessment & Evaluation Specialist will be responsible for design and oversight of experiments and other rigorous evidence-based assessments to implement KFIE’s monitoring & evaluation (M&E) plan.
Required

At least five (5) years’ of designing and implementing quantitative and/or qualitative research methods for agricultural and/or innovation program assessment and evaluation

Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English;

Experience in development and implementation of data collection methods and tools as well as systems for entry, analysis and storage of quantitative data

Demonstrated knowledge of results-based management Computer literacy and competency in use of Microsoft Office software, particularly

Word, Excel, Access, Outlook and PowerPoint

Good time management and willingness to work occasional long hours and travel to the field as required

Ability to independently and proactively work as a team member with minimum day-to-day oversight

Strong interpersonal skills, self-motivated and result-driven, with ability to effectively build and manage networks and relationships for program promotion and issue-resolution

Ability to establish priorities and to plan, coordinate and monitor tasks

Highly developed conceptual, analytical and innovative problem-solving ability Preferred

Masters or PhD degree in Agricultural Economics; Economics; Development Studies or other relevant field

Verbal and written communication skills in Kiswahili.

Experience working in large USAID-funded and other development programs will be distinctly advantageous.

Experience with US Government rules, regulations and procedures. To apply:
Interested candidates should submit a CV and cover letter to recruit.kenya@idd.landolakes.com no later than Friday 21 November 2014.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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Telecom Company Chief Commercial Officer Job in Kenya

Our client, a well-known and fast growing telecommunications company, is looking to recruit a highly skilled individual of high integrity to take up the role of a Chief Commercial Officer and contribute profitably towards the company’s achievement of a leadership position as a communication solutions partner in the domestic, regional and international markets through the provision of world class telecommunication services. The Chief Commercial Officer will oversee the daily operations of the business development and sales initiatives of the company, as well as providing assistance on various projects.
As a key member of the senior leadership team, and reporting to the CEO, this executive will be responsible for driving exponential growth in a rapidly-evolving industry.
He/she will execute the sales function across the organization, which encapsulates; business development, strategy, developing key relationships, consolidating the existing client base and establishing new markets.
Person Profile

Entrepreneurial, enthusiastic with capability to use initiative and intellectual capital to derive solutions.

The ability to prioritize a heavy workload and deal with the pressures this creates.

High achiever with evidence of continuous leadership roles and academic prowess

Goal directed with excellent negotiating skills.

Attention to detail, high emotional intelligence; displays natural tact/discretion with imagination and drive. Key Responsibilities

Participate actively in the development and dissemination of the Commercial function’s strategic plans and deriving longterm objectives and priorities.

Determine the need for new/amended products to complement the company’s portfolio or to fulfil the needs of existing or new customer needs. Champion such product development internally.

Recruit, Develop, and retain a highly disciplined sales force

Develop and implement a highly disciplined approach to managing the sales process to ensure that opportunities are maximized

Increase market share in existing markets and maximise new business opportunities

Ensure market trends and up-to-date market intelligence is sourced into the company to form part of the decision making background and to develop the general market/industry awareness

Ensure a seamless handover from sales/pre-sales to Project Management to ensure the successful planning and implementation of each project Knowledge/Skills/Experience

Degree holder and a Postgraduate academic qualification in sales or marketing will be an added advantage

8 years sales/marketing experience in an FMCG or telecommunications company, 4 of which must be in a senior sales leadership role

Excellent public presentation and communication/interpersonal skills

Strong sales management/leadership/negotiation skills

Business acumen and financial skills

Resilience especially in pushing for what they believe in

A strong customer orientation If you are confident that your experience matches this profile, send us your electronic application letter together with your curriculum vitae, in confidence, to: recruit@resourceassociates.co.ke.
The application deadline is 17th November 2014.
Only applications received electronically will be considered and only short listed candidates will be contacted.