POST:Marketing Coordinator

Category: Sales & Marketing Location: Nairobi, Kenya Employment Type: Full-Time
Summary:	FH/Kenya (Food for the Hungry), a Christian Relief and Development NGO seeks to recruit for the following position
Description:	Job Title: Marketing Coordinator, Paradigm Project. Department: FH Kenya. Location: Nairobi, Kenya. Reports To: Consortium Director, FH Kenya Closing Date: 3rd February 2010 This position is responsible for the development and rolling out of the stove marketing and distribution. Background FH Kenya has partnered with the Paradigm Project, a US- based for Profit- social enterprise to provide efficient cook stoves in Kenya. The stoves will be marketed and sold in FH Kenya project areas initially, and then to a wider customer base. This project will deliver social, environmental and financial benefit to the people of Kenya through the sale of fuel efficient stoves. Key Result #1 – Develop and roll out marketing plan Provide innovative, appropriate and cost effective marketing options, especially in rural areas not exposed to mass media nor ready access to large stores Identify and engage partners to realize marketing plan (i.e. film studios, road shows, etc) Engage other NGO partners in Paradigm Project to coordinate efforts to develop marketing materials Provide accurate monthly reports on progress and financial expenditure Provide updated information to FH Management on progress and potential opportunities Key Result #2 – Develop and roll out supply chain and distribution plan Identify and document potential vendors for distribution of stoves Develop contract with vendors for the project Develop logistics plan to ensure distribution of stoves Closely coordinate with Paradigm Business Director and partners to ensure that production, marketing and distribution are on track Key Result #3 – Develop and maintain system to track and maintain records of stove sales Develop systems with close coordination with Paradigm Business Director and partners to ensure appropriate tracking of sales for: project cost recovery; and adherence to the Gold Standard
Requirements:	Qualifications and requirements To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform the following duties /Functions satisfactorily: The Marketing Coordinator should have a strong background in marketing and supply chain management, demonstrate technical quality, financial compliance, and a record of success of managing for results, and entrepreneurial leadership experience. She/ He should have Christian commitment to serving the poor and supports FH’s Foundation / beliefs expressed in our Vision, Mission and Values. Degree in Marketing or related field, or equivalent work experience. Minimum 2 years experience in marketing or demonstrated entrepreneurial experience. Strong leadership, facilitation and team building skills. Capacity to fully understand and support FH and its field programs. Ability to work both independently, and as member of diverse teams. Advanced computer literacy required. In addition the applicant should have the following Excellent spoken / written English and Swahili. Have excellent written and oral communication skills. Interested and qualified candidates should send their applications, updated CV with three referees and day telephone contacts

Job ID:	31654
Date Posted:	20 January 2010
Closing Date:	03 February 2010
Contact Info:	Human Resource Manager FH/Kenya (Food for the Hungry) Human Resource Manager P. O. Box 14978-00800 Nairobi