Innovation Commercialisation Specialist

Purpose of Role

  The purpose of this role is to lead the commercial plan and all senior commercial alignments required for a successful launch proposal

To propose a commercial plan which takes into account each projects role in the category strategy, resulting channel strategy and shopper touchpoints
To ensure full alignment of proposed plan with category development and channel leads, prior to CLT alignment
To ensure commercial plan is in line with approved JUBP plan
Ensure profitable and  sustainable market share growth in both volume and value across  our new innovation launches - as per our Gate 5 Commercial Strategy
To equip the Commercial organization with sufficient support to launch new brands successfully in market
Develop people capability within the Commercial Innovation team
Develop the overall capability of Commercial Innovation function
Leadership Standards
  Top 4 leadership capabilities for this role:
Creates the conditions for people to succeed
Builds excellent alignment throughout the commercial organisation from category development, through to key accounts and CLT.
 Commits to outstanding teamwork in both the project team but also within the greater commercial organsation
Create possibilities
      Stand in the future: be active in shaping the destiny of brandhouse
      Take the lead, and full ownership of the commercial plan
Be authentic                                                                                                                            
Builds and sustains trust with others through real relationships cross functionally supported by strong proven commercial success.
Consistently deliver great business performance

Acts like an owner.
Challenges and proactively finds solutions
Demonstrates deep personal accountability for great performance.
Make a difference; judges where and when to intervene.
Stays focused on priorities – demonstrates rigour and brilliant and bold execution.

Qualifications and Experience Required Qualifications
Commercial Graduate Qualification – Business Related
High cognitive ability
Experience
Strong consumer and customer marketing / sales capabilities (> 5 years)
Multifunctional commercial experience:  customer marketing, category management, market research, field sales, key accounts and data analysis experience
Great performance track record and strong customer relationships
High level of understanding and experience of customer engagement and project management
Key Skills
Needs to lead and bring commercial expertise into the innovation team. Using strong past experience in the industry, plus strong customer insight, challenge and build new ways of working to drive excellent results and bold execution
Knows how to get things done in customers: has an in depth understanding of strategic customers - their business strategies, structures, operating practices & culture as well as their shoppers/drinkers
Sufficient gravitas to present to and influence Key Stakeholder at senior levels
Highly skilled in fostering commitment and creating alignment across consumer and customer agenda

Innovation Commercialisation Specialist

Research and Marketing Intelligence Manager

The Richards Bay Industrial Development Zone (RBIDZ) is a purpose-built and secure industrial estate on the North-Eastern South African coast.

BUSINESS UNIT: BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT AND MARKETING

VACANCY

Research and Marketing Intelligence Manager Ref. No. RBIDZ – 037

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• Honours Degree in Economics / Commerce • 5 years’ experience in conducting and facilitating economic research. • International experience and exposure in marketing and economic research • Knowledge of Maritime and or aviation industries will be an added advantage   KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS: • Develop and maintain a programme of strategic market research aligned with the RBIDZ strategic objectives and programmes • Conduct economic and sector related research in collaboration with the appropriate team members and external organizations • Conduct social and economic surveys on local, regional, national and international levels to asses development potential and future economic trends • Research, develop and support implementation of the country and product targeting strategies. • Conduct research on value chain of current RBIDZ customers and identify key targeted markets for existing sectors and related projects • Plan and collaborate in value-adding research projects with representatives of a wide variety of industrial and commercial enterprises, business associations and government agencies • Foster knowledge organisation by establishing means to keep RBIDZ personnel abreast of new developments and benchmarking the best practice on trade and investment promotion • Regularly report progress with the research and produce the research outputs • Research international trade data and trends for specified products sectors • Contribute to a supportive and positive environment within the research team, and with the key stakeholders. KNOWLEDGE • Understanding of South African business export and import activities • Understanding of strategic marketing issues for South African businesses • Work planning and budget management  • Advanced report writing and ability to write articles • Ability to gather, collate, synthesize, analyse, interpret and disseminate business information. • Competency in generating and packaging projects SKILLS • Strong written and verbal communication skills. • Strong analytical skills.   • Ability to work effectively in team environment.   • Strong project management skills. COMPETENCIES• Customer Service Orientation • Relationship Building • Confidentiality and Integrity • Attention to detail

Salary Package All Inclusive:  R666 623 – R944 476 (Negotiable) 3 year contract (Renewable at employer’s discretion)

Closing Date: 5/06/2014, AT 12H00.   Applicants must forward a comprehensive CV (Preferably in English) to the: Email:recruitment@rbidz.co.za Contact Person : Mrs Nonhlanhla Zulu Tel:035-788 0571 RBIDZ will not be responsible for collection of posted applications.     PLEASE NOTE: IF YOU RECEIVE NO NOTIFICATION REGARDING THIS ADVERTISEMENT WITHIN ONE MONTH OF THE CLOSING DATE, PLEASE ASSUME THAT YOUR APPLICATION WAS UNSUCCESSFUL.   Standard fringe benefits are applicable. Richards Bay IDZ is an equal opportunity employer and appointment will be made in terms of the Company’s Employment Equity Plan.   The appointment is made according to the Company’s condition of service. NB: Canvassing for this position will lead to disqualification of applicants.   RICHARDS BAY IDZ RESERVES THE RIGHT NOT TO MAKE AN APPOINTMENT. Proof of academic qualifications: Short-listed candidates will be required to produce their original documents and/or the verification/confirmation of documents. This should be established via the relevant verification authority and the responsibility will rest with the applicants themselves.   PLEASE NOTE: NO FAXES AND POSTED APPLICATIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED.

Graduate Mine Engineer

Our Client - Our client is a successful mineral commodity services company, providing services not only in surface preparation, but also mineral mine operation,  commissioning and management. The are looking for a Graduate Mine Engineer for their new mine on the West Coast of South Africa.

Job Description-  

• This person needs to be a graduate Mine Engineer in the beginning of his/her career.
• They will be taught and trained to become the Mine Engineer in the future.
• Currently you  will have to report to the Mine Manager.
                                                                        

Candidate Requirements-

• Tertiary qualification in Mining Engineering from a recognized university or related qualifications.
• Just Graduated or no more than 1 year experience
• Willingness to work on the West Coast of South Africa
• Further advanced qualifications in mining, mineral economics, management or other related areas will be well regarded.
   

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Review of Norcross supported OVC Programs

Background

Vulnerable children, particularly those who have lost one or both parents, constitute a particularly at-risk group in many African societies. The Norwegian Red Cross has for a number of years supported programs of many Red Cross National Societies (NS) in Africa that has Orphans and Vulnerable Children (OVC) as a particular target group, more precisely the Lesotho RC (since 2002), the Rwanda RC (since 2002), the Burundi RC (since 2008) and the Zimbabwe RC (since 20??). Although the programs follow the same integrated logic, the rationale for establishing the programs where different based on various country specific challenges, e.g. the HIV/AIDS pandemic in many countries, while in Rwanda it was a direct response to the 1994 genocide. The programs use an integrated community-based approach with OVC as a particular target group, with different contextual selection criteria. The programs have, in general, focused on an interlinked set of core activities including health, often related to HIV (peer education and information, prevention of mother-to-child HIV transmission etc.), food and nutrition, education, psychosocial support, home-based care, reduction of stigma and discrimination and income-generating activities (IGAs). In addition, in Lesotho, Rwanda and Burundi, there has been an important Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WatSan) component.

Description of programs

Currently, NorCross supports OVC programmes in Rwanda, Burundi, Zimbabwe and Lesotho. Due to a separate evaluation of all NorCross programs in Burundi, this OVC evaluation will only include Burundi as a desk study. However, the two assessments should inform each other so as to give NorCross a full picture of the overarching program and if deemed suitable Norcross will try to arrange a common field trip for the two evaluations in Burundi.

Rwanda: NorCross has been a major partner to Rwandan Red Cross (RRC) since the mid-1980s. The support has enabled RRC to develop programmes in disaster management (DM), OD, HIV/AIDS and later orphans and vulnerable children (OVC). The OVC programme compromised an integrated approach to build resilient communities and ensure children’s improved wellbeing. The continued OVC support is in line with the Government of Rwanda strategy for OVC programming including health, nutrition, education, protection, psychosocial support, socio-economic support and WatSan activities. Other partners supporting the OVC program in Rwanda includes the Finnish RC and the Belgian RC-Flanders.

Zimbabwe:The Norwegian Red Cross is supporting two provinces with OVC programming in Matabeleland North and Mashonaland West. The funding for the first half of the year managed to support these provinces with Educational support, Home Visits, Prevention activities etc.Currently Norcross is only bilateral partner supporting OVC in Zimbabwe.

Lesotho: NorCross entered into a bilateral cooperation with the Lesotho Red Cross Society (LRCS) in 2003, supporting the development of the OVC programme, as well as providing OD support to the NS. Currently, Lesotho Red Cross Society is running a holistic support programme for OVC with a WatSan component in Maseru and Mafeteng Districts. Implemented accordingly with LRCS, Federation and government strategies, the programme supports children in the following areas; education, access to health including paediatric ART , advocacy, shelter, facilitation of kids and youth clubs, material support, self-help and income generating activities, food security, psychosocial support and water and sanitation. NorCross is currently the only partner supporting the OVC program.

Burundi: Since 2008, NorCross has provided technical and financial support to the BRC OVC programme in two districts. The programme is an integrated approach to build resilient communities and ensure children’s improved wellbeing with a focus on six activities: health, nutrition, education, psychosocial support and socio-economic support, all in line with Burundi government standards and strategies.Based on experience from Rwanda and Lesotho, a WatSan component has been integrated in the OVC programme and will contribute to an improved general health status for the local people and greater overall impact. Other partners supporting the OVC program includes the Belgian RC-Flanders

Justification

After the establishment of the programs, they have to various degrees developed in different directions. Despite these differences, the common underlying approach in all contexts has largely been community-based. Furthermore, the context in which the programs were initially established has changed. HIV/AIDS medication has now made it possible for people to live long lives even if infected and, in Rwanda; all children below the age of 18 were born in the post-genocide period.

Purpose and objectives

The overall purpose of this review is to assess the lessons learned of the programs on OVCs and the communities they live in with a view of providing recommendations for future reorientations of the programs based on the country context as well as the capacities of the relevant National Society. As the programs to a large degree follow the same logic, however with notable differences, the comparative aspect will be key to stimulate cross-learning across contexts. As part of this, a lesson learned workshop where the report is presented where partners also can discuss the future of their respective programs will be done as a follow up to the review.

Furthermore, the identification and documentation of best practices will help Norcross and its partners to focus its interventions in a more efficient and effective manner to achieve greater impact.

The purpose of the review is thus divided in the following key objectives:

1. To critically review the impact of the programs in Lesotho, Rwanda and Zimbabwe (Burundi as desk review) on OVCs and the communities they live in based on existing reports, evaluations as well as through field visits with particular focus on:
2. The effectiveness, quality and sustainability of community involvement
3. The effectiveness, quality and sustainability of the use of volunteers
4. The child protection component of the programs
5. The needs assessments underpinning and justifying the program design
6. PMER system in place to ensure result-based management
7. Review and document the particular approaches of the 4 specific country-level programs and identify areas of best practices and comparative advantage for the Red Cross Movement.
8. Review changes in country context (focusing on both needs as well as the external environment as government strategies and policies) and program rationale related to OVC programs.
9. Based on the above, identify and document program gaps and lessons learned to provide recommendations for the review of current programs in each country context.

Methodology

The evaluation/review methodology will be suggested by the consultant, however it is expected that the below criteria is included in the final methodological set up;

The main focus of the assessment will be around the following criteria;

Effectiveness

• Is the project achieving its intended outcomes? Are there any important unintended outcomes, either positive or negative?
• Are activities being implemented as planned? What are the main factors contributing to whether activities are resulting in intended outputs and outcomes?
• Were quality standards defined? If yes were they in line with national standards? If not – why? Are activities achieving high levels of quality in implementation?
• What are major constraints to program effectiveness?

· How satisfied with the project are project beneficiaries? What are the main issues raised regarding satisfactions with the project?

Efficiency

· Were activities cost-efficient?

· Was the programme or project implemented in the most efficient way compared to alternatives? Do beneficiaries ‘graduate’ from assistance after a certain age?

· Is RCRC best placed to deliver this programme compared to other organisations?

· Where do the RC activities fit in with the national and traditional CP systems described above?

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Relevance:

· How relevant is the project regarding the beneficiary requirements, local context and needs?

· How do beneficiaries view the comprehensiveness of the package of services offered to them? Is the package appropriate for their needs?

· How relevant is the project regarding the NS' strategy?

· To what extent are the objectives of the project/programme still valid?

· How relevant is the program it given that there are other players working in this field?

Sustainability*:*

• Is there community ownership regarding the project?
• What are the main factors expected to affect, either positively or negatively, the sustainability of project outcomes?
• What strategies/approaches/activities may be replicable and/or applicable in the relevant countries? Do lessons from implementation of this project indicate any changes in design in the future?

The following criteria should also be taken into consideration;

Impact

· What has changed as a result of the programme or project? (Intended and unintended impacts, equal opportunities for girls/boys, improvement of social and economic infrastructure, poverty reduction, or other relevant cross-cutting issues).

· What real/ significant difference has the activity brought about for the social, economic and health status of the beneficiaries (What would have happened without the activity?)

· How many people have been reached?

Expected output/deliverables

The output of the evaluation synthesis will be a report that includes:

1. An inception report which contains the methodology used to answer the evaluation questions based on information derived from the ToR, the desk review and the evaluation team briefing.
2. A draft final evaluation report presenting findings, conclusions and recommendations, with a draft executive summary. Principal stakeholders shall be invited to comment in writing
3. Summary of the key lessons learned for effective practice, including a list of principles of good practice;
4. Summary of findings in power point
5. All filled quantitative data collection tools and qualitative recording materials

How to apply:

Desired background and experience

• Advanced degree in the social sciences (such as sociology, social anthropology, and development studies) or related fields relevant for the assignment;
• 5 + years of working experience in the similar field;
• Must have evaluation/assessment experience;
• Experience working for an NGO and/or in an int. organization;
• Experience working with programs targeting children as well as integrated community-based approaches
• Knowledge of the Red Cross and the key principles of the Red Cross movement;
• Excellent analytical, conceptual and writing skills;
• Experience in program assessment and review conducted within limited timeframe;
• Strong facilitation and coordination skills, including participatory group discussion;
• Excellent command of English, both written and oral;

Fluency of French is an asset;

• Strong communication, advocacy and negotiation skills;

Duration of the Consultancy

• Norwegian Red Cross anticipate the review process will take not more than 45 days with starting date to be agreed. The Consultant firm should develop a feasible costed-work plan/activity schedule covering a maximum of 45 days and submit as integral part of the proposal of this consultancy
• The Norwegian Red Cross will provide comments to the team leader no later than 10 days after receiving the draft report.
• The successful bidder must commit to accomplish and deliver the consultancy services and deliverables before agreed dates within the time period June1 to September 30, 2014.

Expression of interest

The Consultant that meets the above requirements and is available within the time period indicated above should submit the following:

• A capability statement, including a commitment to be available to undertake the entire assignment within the stated timelines. The relevant qualifications, skills and experience should be clearly spelt out. This should not exceed 2 pages, A4 size paper.
• Curriculum Vitae the Consultant
• Full contact details of 2 persons who supervised the consultant in 2 similar assignments within the last 3 years. The details should include, current telephone contact, e-mail address, title of assignment undertaken by the consultant, dates when the assignment was undertaken and name of the contracting organization

Once selected, the consultant will elaborate detailed costed-work plan indicating number of days per tasks and costs (USD)per main task. This should not exceed 5 pages, A4 size paper. NorCross anticipate the processes and tasks will not take not more than 45 days spread over the evaluation period.

Submission of consultancy expression of interest.

Please forward your expression of interest and proposal by e-mail or in a sealed envelope marked “OVC review” and addressed to Mari Aasgaard:

• Norwegian Red Cross; International Department; Att: Mari Aasgaard; Postboks 1, Grønland; 0133 Oslo; Norway
• E-mail:mari.aasgaard@redcross.no

Deadline: June 15th 2014

Application procedures

• The applicant is expected to submit a combined technical and financial proposal (maximum 5 pages) in English including a brief introduction (CV attached separately) to the agency/person.
• Proposed methodologies and Work plan:The proposal should clearly mention the proposed methodologies and activities to achieve the objective of the study, and list the timeline and time required for each.
• Detailed suggested Budget: This section should provide the estimated budget, which should clearly state all costs.
• References:Provide two or three references from your previous clients.

Proposals must be sent to: mari.aasgaard@redcross.no before the deadline June 15th 2014