Showing posts with label 2012 senior program managers jobs in NGOs. Show all posts
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Country Sales Manager - East Africa - Adidas- based in Nairobi (Kenya
Job Description
SHAPE THE FUTURE OF SPORTFor over 80 years the Adidas Group has been part of the world of sports on every level, delivering state-of-the-art sports footwear, apparel and accessories. Today, the Adidas Group is a global leader in the sporting goods industry and offers a broad portfolio of Brands and products.
Working for Adidas Group means being a part of a company that strives to hire, develop, and retain people with a passion for their work, for sport, for our brands, and to perform on a diverse team. If you like our products just wait until you meet the people who make them.
As the Country Sales Manager - East Africa you will be based in Nairobi, Kenya reporting into the General Manager - Northern Africa. You will be responsible for ensuring sustainable and profitable market share growth and continuously strengthening the adidas brand image.
We are looking for candidates with local market knowledge and experience.
Job Profile
Functional
- To ensure a powerful execution of “go-to-market-strategy” for East Africa plus preparation and execution of sell-in to all East Africa customers in alignment with the GTM strategy and targets.
- To manage effectively cross-functional projects (incl. Area projects) on a country level
- WC management (DSO, control on receivables, stock-turns)
- To balance thoroughly business, marketing and financial objectives in order to derive the “best/optimal” results
- To analyze & evaluate complex business proposals/opportunities/ threats based on a sound understanding of management, balance sheet and P&L KPI’s
- To represent adidas as a “brand ambassador” in the country plus build, develop and maintain strong customer relationship management.
- To ensure best practice transfer (Region/Area) within the country
Personnel
- To staff most suitable persons in direct report positions in alignment with Area HQ
- To manage all functions as an integrated team by setting team objectives, targets and guidelines
- To motivate the “country team” to permanently strive for improving current performance levels (“attack spirit”) and to share the passion “All for one – One for all!”
- Cultivate an environment where employees respect and adhere to company standards of integrity and ethics by integrating these values into all programs and practices
Controlling
- To strive for meeting budget targets
- To report risks versus budget targets as early as possible to Area HQ
- To actively manage “bad debt risks”
- To drive retention of key players through talent and succession development
- Provide sound commercial feedback regarding local business & marketing requirements to Area HQ
Desired Skills & Experience
EducationBachelors Degree in related field (business administration/finance/economics)
Experience
5-7 years experience in a senior role preferably within Sales and Marketing within branded consumer goods industry in East Africa.
IT Skills
MS Word, Excel & Powerpoint - advanced
Outlook - intermediate
BI/Grape - basic
Languages
English - fluent
Arabic - advantage
If you are interested in a career opportunity like this, you have a passion for sport and you thrive in a team environment this could be the opportunity for you. Join us. Feel your heart beat like it did when you stepped onto the field, the court, or the track for the first time.
Company Description
adidas strives to be the leading sports brand in the world – an ambitious yet realistic goal. One major lever to achieve this is the brand’s broad and unique product portfolio spanning from apparel and footwear for professional athletes to premium fashion. It allows adidas to address multiple consumer needs, tackle market opportunities from various angles as well as be less affected by one-dimensional market risks. This product portfolio as well as adidas’ commitment to excel in all relevant segments differentiates the brand from competitors and ensures solid market growth, while staying true to the brand’s values. Currently, the brand focuses on five global priorities: Football, Running, Training, Basketball and Originals.Application process:- Apply by clicking here Country Manager's Position- Adidas
2012 Senior NGO jobs- Deputy Chief of Party- CRS Kenya
Job
Title: Deputy
Chief of Party II,
REGAL-IR (Ref.2012/39)
Dept/Location:
Nairobi
Grade:
8
Reporting
To:
Chief of Party - REGAL
Length of
Assignment: Five Years
Job
Summary/Background:
Deputy Chief of
Party (DCoP) will primarily be responsible for the smooth running of Finance
and Administration aspects of the project and serve as Acting Chief of Party in
the Chief of Party’s (CoP) absence. The DCoP shall assure compliance and
management quality with all USAID regulations and reporting requirements
pertinent to the Cooperative Agreement governing USAID-funded Resilience and
Economic Growth in the Arid Lands Improving Resilience (REGAL-IR) program in
Kenya. This 5 year program aims to reduce hunger and poverty, increase social
stability and build strong foundations for economic growth by strengthening
social, economic and environmental resilience in pastoral and transitioning
communities in Kenya’s arid lands.
The proposed program, with an
expected value of $49 million, will increase livelihood opportunities by strengthening primary livestock markets and
increase small-holder
access to, and participation in, commercial
trade; reduce nutrition vulnerabilities, reduce disaster risk by focusing on
capacity building of local community structures and organizations as well as
strengthen conflict prevention, mitigation and resolution capacities at the
community level. In addition, the
program improves the management and productivity of natural resources. The activity will
be implemented via a consortium of international and national agencies, in
coordination with the Government of Kenya.
For more details click on this link Deputy Chief of Party - CRS Kenya
For more details click on this link Deputy Chief of Party - CRS Kenya
Job
Title:
Chief of Party II,
REGAL-IR (Ref.2012/38)
Dept/Location:
Nairobi
Grade:
9
Reporting
To:
Country Representative
Length of
Assignment: Five Years
Background:
CRS
seeks a qualified candidate for Chief of Party (CoP) to provide overall
direction and leadership to the
proposed USAID-funded Resilience and Economic Growth in the Arid Lands
Improving Resilience (REGAL-IR) program in Kenya. This 5 year program aims to
reduce hunger and poverty, increase social stability and build strong
foundations for economic growth by strengthening social, economic and
environmental resilience in pastoral and transitioning communities in Kenya’s
arid lands. The CoP will be responsible
for the achievement of strategic objectives,
intermediate results, and performance expectations through adherence to high
standards of programmatic and management quality.
The proposed program, with an
expected value of $49 million, will increase livelihood opportunities by strengthening primary livestock markets and
increase small-holder
access to, and participation in, commercial
trade; reduce nutrition vulnerabilities, reduce disaster risk by focusing on
capacity building of local community structures and organizations as well as
strengthen conflict prevention, mitigation and resolution capacities at the
community level. In addition, the
program improve the management and productivity of natural resources. The activity will
be implemented via a consortium of international and national agencies, in
coordination with the Government of Kenya.
Major
Responsibilities:
Technical
Leadership, Quality Assurance, Supervision, Mentoring/Training, Administration,
Finance, Monitoring/Evaluation, Report Writing.
For more details click on this link - Chief of Party- CRS Kenya
2012 NGO jobs in Kenya- Senior Program Officer (East & Horn of Africa)
Org: Freedom House
Position: Senior Program Officer - East and Horn of Africa
Full-time Staff
Location: Kenya, Africa
Deadline: 15th December 2011
About Freedom House
Freedom House supports the spread of freedom and democracy throughout the world through research, effective advocacy, and program directly supporting frontline activists. We are a leader in identifying threats to freedom through our highly regarded analytic reports, including Freedom in the World. With 13 field offices and two U.S. offices, we support the right of every individual to be free.
Position Summary
The Senior Program Officer will assist in developing and managing all program aspects for a program focusing on transitional justice in East Africa. He/she will assist with strategic design, program design, oversight of program activities, backstopping field offices, monitoring and evaluation, financial management, fundraising, advocacy, outreach, staff supervision, and administration. The Senior Program Officer will report to the Director for Africa programs.
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in political science, international relations, or related field; Master’s degree preferred
- 6 - 8 years of experience conducting democracy and human rights programs
- Strong ability to communicate effectively in English both orally and in writing
- Strong knowledge of human rights principles and mechanisms, transitional justice, and understanding of democracy promotion
- Substantive knowledge or experience with transitional justice issues, specifically of complementarity, reparations and institutional reform
- Expertise in democracy and human rights issues in the Africa region
- Proven knowledge of USG funding regulations, and familiarity with US Congressional processes
- Proven ability to write effective proposals, reports, procedures, complete required forms, and maintain complete and accurate documentation
- Strong ability to plan, organize, prioritize work, and multi task to meet tight deadlines
- Strong program management skills from design through implementation, evaluation, and close-out
- Ability to maintain the highest degree of confidentiality regarding all aspects of work at all times
- Knowledge/familiarity of democracy in Latin America a plus
2012 NGO jobs in Kenya- Senior Program Coordinator with IRC
Senior Program Coordinator
Deadline: 07 February 2012
The International Rescue Committee (IRC) responds to the world’s worst humanitarian crises and helps people to survive and rebuild their lives. Founded in 1933 at the request of Albert Einstein, the IRC offers lifesaving care and life-changing assistance to refugees forced to flee from war or disaster. At work today in over 40 countries and 22 U.S. cities, we restore safety, dignity and hope to millions who are uprooted and struggling to endure. The IRC leads the way from harm to home.
The IRC has been operational in Central Somalia (Mudug and Galgadud regions) since 2007 and implements programs in livelihood and WASH and reaches out to more than 115,000 conflict and drought affected people. The country program is also responding to the current emergency in Somalia through a range of life saving interventions.
Scope of Work
With the supervision and guidance of the Country Director, Somalia, and in line with the country strategic plan, the Senior Program Coordinator will be responsible for strategic planning, program development, program design and implementation of activities in Somalia. The position will work closely and network with a range of stakeholders including donors, Government departments, INGOs and local NGOs and UN bodies. The position will link closely with the field based program and operation team members, and various technical units based at the NY, UK and Nairobi. The PC will oversee the grants unit (Grants manager and volunteer) as well as sectoral program managers/ coordinators based at Nairobi.
Organisation: International Rescue Committee (IRC)Location: KenyaJob type: Permanent
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- 10 years experience enhancing donor-funded partner organizations’ capacities in strategic planning, financial, administrative, organizational and programming management. Skilled in donor partner organizational assessments and partner capacity building. A 10 years experience in managing development donor-funded projects in the thematic areas of poverty-reduction, governance and democracy, conflict transformation and integration of Gender, Justice and Peace issues into mainstream programs (HIV/AIDS, Agriculture, Water and Sanitation, Emergency)
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