Thogoto Teachers College Jobs in Kenya

Thogoto Teachers College is a public institution sponsored by the P.C.E.A Church.

The Board of Governors wishes to advertise for the following vacant posts.

Interested applicants must be self driven, ready to work for extra hours and be persons of integrity.

1. Bursar

Should;

• Have KCSE Grade C+ or its equivalent.
• Have at least CPA part 3 and above.
• Be computer literate in relevant packages
• Be aged between 35—45
• Have at least 2 years working experience in an educational establishment.
• A qualification in store keeping will be an added advantage.

2. Nurse

Should;

• Have a KCSE Grade C Plain and above.
• Have at least a certificate in Nursing
• Be registered with the Nursing Council of Kenya.
• Be aged between 26—35
• Be computer literate.
• Have at least 2 years working experience.
• Working experience in an educational institution will be an added advantage.

3. Farm Manager

Should;

• Have KCSE Grade C Plain and above.
• Have a Diploma in farm management with all round skills in Dairy, Poultry, Horticulture and Farm business from a recognized institution
• Be aged between 30-45.
• Have a minimum working experience of 3 years.
• Being computer literate will be an added advantage.

4. Computer Lab Technician

Should have;

• KCSE Grade D+ and above.
• A minimum of a Certificate in computer maintenance from a recognized institution.
• Proven experience in computer repairs and maintenance.
• Proficiency in Microsoft office.

Letters of application, Curriculum vitae, Certificates and testimonials to reach the
undersigned not later than 19th November, 2010

The Secretary Board of Governors
Thogoto Teachers College,
P.O Private Bag, Kikuyu.

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Kenya Vision 2030 Delivery Secretariat Jobs and Career Opportunities

The Kenya Vision 2030 Delivery Secretariat (VDS) is charged with spearheading the implementation of the country’s new development blueprint and strategy towards transforming Kenya into a newly industrializing middle-income country providing high quality life to all its citizens by the year 2030.

VDS is now seeking smart, energetic, personable, warm, enthusiastic “can do” attitude and experienced staff to work with our fast-paced management team to fill the following positions.

1. Senior Accountant
1 Position

Reporting to the Assistant Director Finance and Administration on matters relating to Finance and Accounting.

Core duties and responsibilities

• Develop and install effective financial management policies, internal controls, systems and procedures, develop and implement chart of accounts.
• Prepare timely and accurate financial reports and ensure compliance to accounting standards and regulations including IFRS.
• Prepare & revise annual budgets in liaison with departmental /sectional heads and put in place budgetary controls.
• Account for taxes; ensure tax compliance and payment of taxes on time, account for non-current assets, maintain non-current assets register.
• Oversee cash office, imprest, and all payments and also undertake bank reconciliation on monthly basis.

Job Requirements

• The Job holder is required to possess a Bachelors Degree in Finance, Accounting, Commerce, or equivalent from a recognized University.
• Possession of Masters Degree will be an added advantage.
• Must have at least 6 years work experience.
• Be a fully qualified accountant and a member of a recognized professional body such ICPAK, ACCA and should have computer skills.

2. Accountant
1 Position

Reporting to the Senior Accountant on matters relating to Finance and Accounting.

Core duties and responsibilities

• Posts to the financial system all financial transactions, prepare timely and accurate financial reports, prepare tax returns.
• Dispatch of all payment cheques, and ensure they are properly recorded in the register and signed for by the person collecting.
• Vote Book Control, including voting approved expenditure to the right vote head/item in the vote book, and preparation of budgetary reports.
• Account for imprest, inventory transactions, non-current assets, process payments, and maintain proper creditor’s reports.
• In-charge of cash office, petty cash and Tax accounting.

Job Requirements

• The Job holder is required to possess a Bachelors Degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, Economics, Commerce, or equivalent from a recognized University.
• Must have at least 3 years work experience.
• Be a fully qualified accountant and a member of a recognized professional body such ICPAK, ACCA, and should have computer skills.

3. Human Resources & Administration Officer
1 Position

Reporting to the Assistant Director Finance and Administration on matters relating to Human Resource Management and Administration.

Core duties and responsibilities

• Provide professional leadership in the development and implementation of human resources policies, plans and budgets.
• Conduct workforce analysis and job analysis in order to develop job descriptions and competency profiles. Assess training needs analysis and design and implement relevant training programmes.
• Coordinate the recruitment and selection process, develop and coordinate the implementation of staff induction and on-the-job orientation programmes.
• Coordinate the implementation of the performance management system.
• Oversee implementation of an effective human resource management information system for monitoring, tracking and evaluating employee activities.
• Develop and implement strategies for creating a high performing organizational culture based on transparency, integrity, accountability, performance measurement and results to ensure that Secretariat activities are undertaken on sound management principles and practices.
• Oversee the Administration function of the Secretariat, including reception, transport, Secretariats records keeping, cleanliness of offices and security.

Job Requirements

• The Job holder is required to possess a Bachelors Degree in Human Resource Management, or equivalent from a recognized University, possession of Masters Degree in, Human Resource Management will be an added advantage.
• Must have at least 6 years work experience.
• Be fully qualified Human Resources professional and a member of a recognized professional body and should have computer skills.

4. Procurement Officer
1 Position

Reporting to the Assistant Director Finance and Administration on matters relating to procuring goods, works and services.

Core duties and responsibilities

• Prepare tender documents in liaison with the user departments and participate in the evaluation of Tenders, Proposals, Quotations, etc.
• Issue Procurement and Disposal documents to candidates (suppliers), in accordance with the Act and the Regulations and co-ordinate the receiving and opening of Tenders/prequalifications, RFP, Quotations
• Maintain and update annually standing lists of pre-qualified suppliers
• Offer advisory services to user departments for effective and efficient implementation of the procurement plans.
• Maintain proper procurement records to ensure adequate audit trail, prepare reports (Purchase Returns) i.e. for submission to the PPOA.
• Raise LPOs and LSO’s, conduct periodic and annual stock taking

Job Requirements

• The Job holder is required to possess a Bachelors Degree in Procurement, Business, Commerce, Economics or equivalent from a recognized University, possession of Masters Degree will be an added advantage.
• Must have at least 6 years work experience. Have full professional qualification (Graduate Diploma) in Purchasing & Supply (MCIPS-U.K) and membership to the Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supplies or any other relevant professional body and should have computer skills.

5. Procurement Assistant
1 Position

Reporting to the Procurement Officer on matters relating to procuring goods, works and services.

Core duties and responsibilities

• Assist in the receiving and opening of Tenders/pre-qualifications, RFP, Quotations,
• Receive and verify deliveries of materials/goods and issuance of the same, raise GRN, ensure safe custody of stock in the stores, monitor the stock level and initiate re-ordering process
• Participate in the evaluation of Tenders, Proposals, Quotations, and participate in preparation of LPOs and LSO’s.
• Conduct regular stock taking exercise, preparation of store reports
• Ensure proper posting to the computer system and proper records are maintained.

Job Requirements

• The Job holder is required to possess a Bachelors Degree in Procurement, Business, Commerce, Economics or equivalent from a recognized University.
• Must have at least 2 years work experience and should be a member to the Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supplies or any other relevant professional body and should have computer skills.

6. Executive Secretary
1 Position

Reporting to the Director General for providing effective, confidential, administrative, public relations, secretarial and support services.

Core duties and responsibilities

• Coordinate activities in the Director General office by providing secretarial support services, technical assistance, prioritize, assign, monitor and evaluate work progress.
• Maintain efficient and effective communication channels between the Office of the Director General and Board members.
• Draft routine correspondence and reports; proofread a wide variety of general and financial reports, letters, and memos.
• Receive and stamp and sort all incoming mail to VDS and highlight important details for Director General to note before onward transmission to registry
• Receive and screen incoming calls, visitors, correspondence and reports.
• Maintain the Director’s General calendar and schedule of appointments; organize the filing and retrieval of files and documents in order to ensure that they are secure and accessible.
• Coordinate the preparation of both local and international itineraries for the Director General, Directors and confirm travel bookings, freight and hotel reservations.

Job Requirements

• The Job holder is required to possess a Bachelors Degree in Social Sciences or equivalent qualification from a recognized University.
• Should also possess a Higher Diploma in secretarial studies and should have computer skills.
• Must have Minimum six (6) years relevant work experience preferably gained in providing support to top executive.

7. Receptionist
1 Position

Reporting to the Human Resources & Administration Officer will be responsible for providing front-line customer service and operating the telephone switch board.

Core Duties and Responsibilities

• Operate PABX telephone switchboard; maintain accurate records of calls placed.
• Welcome visitors, recording their details and direct them to correct destination.
• Receive, sort and register letters and other documents and dispatch them to appropriate offices.
• Perform administrative support duties like filing, maintaining and retrieving records.
• Perform routine maintenance duties like taking care of plants, keeping reception clean and tidy.

Job Requirements

• The Job holder is required to possess a Diploma in Business, Secretarial or equivalent qualifications.
• Must have at least 3 years work experience and be computer literate.

We offer a competitive remuneration package and are an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Note: Terms of employment is three years renewable contract. All interested candidates who meet the above requirements should submit their applications including;

1) a cover letter,

2) a detailed CV and

3) a list of contactable referees not later than 16th November, 2010 and address to or email;

Director General
Kenya Vision 2030 Delivery Secretariat
KUSCCO Centre, Upperhill 2nd Floor
P.O Box 52301 – 00200
Nairobi

info@vision2030.go.ke

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Finance Manager Job Vacancy

Job Reference: AT/FM/12

Duties & Responsibilities

Revenue

• Ensure that monthly revenue reconciliation is agreed with head office.
• Ensure that revenue resulting from walk-in guests is recorded into the GL and deposited into bank account on timely basis.
• Ensure that other income (curio shop; diving; laundry; massage; water sports & others) is captured into GL, reconciled with the guest night book/register and deposited into bank account on timely basis.
• Compare actual revenue with expected revenue based on occupancy rates.

Direct Cost

• Beverage, food & guest supplies cost: ensure that all receipts and issues from store are timely captured into the GL.
• Ensure that analytical review and/or global test is done to tie the available guests with the consumed beverages, food & guest supplies.
• Other costs: ensure that all other direct costs are timely captured into the GL and are well supported.
• Ensure that all monthly service invoices for snorkeling, vehicle transfers etc are received and accounted on monthly basis

Operating Costs

• Ensure all payments are fully supported and properly documented.
• Ensure all payments are recorded into the GL on time.
• Ensure all accruals are done on time.
• Ensure that the monthly bills for water, electricity are received and accounted on monthly basis. Any discrepancy in these bill should be taken up with the authorities and sorted out before accounting
• Closely co-ordinate with HO at Arusha and account all the intercompany transactions like air tickets, insurance etc. are accounted on monthly basis Reconcile related party accounts on monthly basis.

Propery, Plants & Equipments

• Maintain fixed asset register.
• Compute and update depreciation charge on monthly basis.
• Ensure all additions and disposals are authorized and well supported.
• At least twice a year, perform physical verification of assets and reconcile with the fixed asset register.

Cash & Bank

• Prepare monthly bank reconciliation which need to be approved by Unit Manager and/or Financial Controller.
• Perform monthly cash count.
• Ensure that the physical cash balance is tallied with the book balance on daily basis.
• Conduct surprise physical verifications periodically.
• Ensure that daily collections of cash, TCs, CCs etc. are taken from the Reception and deposit into the bank on the next trip to bank.
• Custody of steel cabinet (safe box) for petty cash and cheque books.
• Closely monitor the bank balances on daily basis.
• Ensure that sufficient balance is available before issuing the cheques.
• Ensure that no cheque issued is returned due to various reasons.

Imprests

• Ensure all imprests are timely captured into GL.
• Make follow up for the retirement. Retirements should be fully supported.
• Ensure that all Imprest payments are settled within stipulated time.
• The person who takes the money has to prepare the statement with the supporting documents and this has to be approved by the GM.
• Any delay in submitting the account to be reported to the GM in writing.

Staff Advances & Loans

• Ensure all salary advances and staff loans are authorized by the Manager before paying.
• Ensure that the advance amount does not exceed the approved percentage of the total salary (Eg: If the advance is paid on 15th it should not exceed 50% as per the approved guideline)
• Ensure all salary advances and staff loans are captured on time in GL.
• Ensure deductions are done from the payroll at the end of the month.

Payroll Administration

• Manage the payroll files for all employees.
• Ensure that proper attendance records are in order.
• Ensure all salary payments are timely and accurately done.
• Manage all ZSSF payments.
• Ensure all ZSSF remittances are properly recorded and filed.
• PAYE – ensure proper deductions/computations are done in monthly payroll.
• PAYE – ensure remittances are done before the due date.
• PAYE – ensure receipts are properly filed.
• Others – administer all other payroll monthly and statutory returns are processes.
• Others – ensure all other payroll payments and returns are reliably documented.
• P.9 & P.10 – ensure semi-annual returns are timely done.
• Update the changes in any rates in the statutory payments by keeping close contact with ZRB, TRA, ZSSF and with the Tax Consultants.

Accounts Receivables

• In practice, all debtors are dealt with at head office.
• In case of debtors arising locally at Matemwe, ensure collection is done on time.

Inventory

• Ensure all stocks movements (purchases and issues) are captured into the GL upon delivery into store and issue from store.
• For all obsolete stocks, ensure provision is made into the GL but upon Managers’ authority.
• Perform monthly valuation test to confirm the costs existing in the GL is in accordance with the Company policy.
• Arrange for observation of stock counts every month.
• Investigate all noted variances (during the stock count exercise). Stocktaking sheets should also be properly filed.
• Ensure all items into store have got bin cards (though this is a responsibility of a store keeper).

Accounts Payables

• Ensure all invoices are properly booked into suppliers’ ledger.
• Supplier reconciliation should be done before payment.
• Ensure that all invoices for the month are received and accounted before filing the VAT return.
• Also ensure that the invoices are in the company’s name and exhibits the VAT registration number of the vendor.

Provisional Income Tax Returns

• Ensure provisional tax is paid on quarterly basis.
• Vat Returns
• Ensure all VAT returns are remittance on time.
• The deadline for Zanzibar is 15th of the following month for submission and 25th for payment.

Monthly Management Reports

• Responsible for producing monthly financial statements ready for audit on time – given dates.
• Provide monthly management information actual Vs budget monthly cumulative to general manager with explanation for variances.
• Comment on analytical review matrix (costs, revenue, bed nights & others).

Others

• Monitor bank balances from all banks on daily basis. However, bank online access can replace this.
• Assist some unit operations/ tasks as requested by Finance Director and/or Financial Controller.
• Together with Albert Mukabi, liaise with operating team and lodge manager(s).

Note: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employee may perform other related duties as negotiated to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.

To apply:

Send your C.V. in plain word format that is not tabulated, with a recent photograph of yourself embedded in the top right hand corner of the C.V. Please do not attach any scanned certificates/documents.

Attach an application letter on why you feel your experience, skills and qualifications would suit this position, ensuring you insert your salary expectation at the bottom of your letter.

Ensure you quote the job reference in the subject header and your name.

Please send all documentation to info@byappointmentafrica.com

Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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Logistics Manager Job Vacancy

Skills and Qualifications Requirements

• A Degree in Business Management and related field. Masters in Business management, commerce, or economics will be an added advantage
• Minimum 3-5 years experience in Sea/Air Freight arrangements & clearance, Logistics & Transport Planning/Freight handling and forwarding in East Africa
• Knowledge in horticultural business operations
• Excellent communication skills in English both verbal and written. Fluency in Kiswahili will be an added advantage
• Ability to co-ordinate in a timely manner with various internal and external parties.
• Strong organization, communication and co-ordination skills at all levels
• Management experience and ability to adapt to fast pace and growing environment.
• Strong negotiation skills and ability to win and retain customers.
• Strong analytical skills including Problem solving / maturity of judgment under pressure
• Ability to consider a range of options and to make decisions about administrative procedures, resource planning and management and resource growth
• Ability to deliver under pressure
• Excellent computer skills will be an added advantage
• Age: a minimum of 35 years old

Duties and Responsibilities

• Set up company’s freight Logistics plan, analyze activities, update and continuously review and report to the Board of Directors
• Responsible for handling Sea and Air Freight shipments clearance, Logistics and Transport requirements i.e. ensure efficient and effective delivery of good and materials through sound co-ordination, administration and management of Logistics & Transport/Freight operations. These include Planning, Controlling and Tracing the movement of Air, Sea and Trucking shipments to the various destinations.
• Negotiate rates and service level with third-party carriers with the goal of controlling costs and ensuring optimal service.
• Facilitates client relationships in accordance with contracted service agreements. Working towards ensuring a strong bond with the client to ensure faith in our capabilities as their assigned freight forwarder, as well as maintaining a strong client relationship through timely updates on the passage of freight and timely shipment deliveries.
• Working towards having the client satisfaction to a level where we are considered at all times for any new assignment.
• Responsible for all the arrangements after the issuance of purchasing and shipments order including shipment arrangements, inbound clearance and final delivery on the site.
• Ensure timely and accurate reporting of shipping and transport related enquiries to members and other business partners
• Monitor horticultural Logistics & Transport performance and advise the TAHA Fresh Board on the trend.
• Managing, motivating, encouraging and supervising a team of Logistics and Operation Department towards achieving desired goal and maximum out come.
• Reporting to the Board of Directors on the progress of all activities of Logistics and Operation department.

To apply:

Send your C.V. in plain word format that is not tabulated, with a recent photograph of yourself embedded in the top right hand corner of the C.V. Please do not attach any scanned certificates/documents.

Attach an application letter on why you feel your experience, skills and qualifications would suit this position, ensuring you insert your salary expectation at the bottom of your letter.

Ensure you quote the job reference in the subject header and your name.

Please send all documentation to info@byappointmentafrica.com

Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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Luxury Resort Lodge Manager Job Vacancy in Zanzibar

Job Ref: AT/LM/11

Reports to: General Manager (During absence: to Group Operations Manager)

Position Overview

Our client owns a small upmarket exclusive hotel/beach resort which offers stylish personal services with a truly African alternative to western luxury. You are expected to pamper our clients and go the extra mile to maintain this high standard.

We offer genuinely friendly and personal service giving guests time to relax in the privacy and space they came for.

You are required to enforce, maintain and contribute to the constant maintenance and improvement of the high standards set for the Lodge.

The three Retreat Villas offer a high-end individual & utmost personalized service. Every Villa has their own butler and there is one separate kitchen catering for all needs and special requests.

This department operates independently, but forms part and parcel of the resort.

Responsibilities and Duties:

As Lodge Manager your main responsibilities and duties will be:

• To manage all daily, weekly and monthly operations.
• To ensure all guests receive an experience which is compliant with our service offering.
• To ensure all staff are managed in compliance with the group HR policy and the labour law of Zanzibar.
• To ensure all staff are motivated and follow the company ethics.
• Ensure service levels are maintained at a stable high standard.
• To maintain strong cooperation and communication with all assistant managers and heads of department.
• To maintain a positive relationship with the communities & neighbours.
• Attend village meetings, record & file all correspondence, maintain the village notice board and keep tight communication with the community by cooperating with the village liaison officer.
• Oversee the financial procedures and ensure strict controlling in accordance with approved budgets.
• To maintain and improve cost effective operations.
• General safety and protection of all guests, staff, property and equipment.
• To ensure safety procedures are in place for guests both in the property and when participating in activities, excursions and transfers.
• Ensure overall repairs & maintenance of the property.
• Oversee all procurement, stores and stock control.
• Ensure that the overall hygiene of the resort is in place and maintained.
• Ensure month-end stock takes are done and submitted on time according to the financial time line.
• Exercise and implement cost saving measures.
• To manage all company assets in such a manner as to limit any potential losses to the company.
• Keep the General Manager informed of all relevant information (Group Property Management during GM absence).

The specific responsibilities and duties of the Lodge Manager are defined as follows:

Daily Tasks

• Organise the team and ensure priorities are performed.
• Communicate with guests and ensure their visit is a true experience in accordance with our service offering.
• Ensure highest service levels are maintained across all departments.
• Supervise the team to ensure that they perform their duties properly and professionally and perform spot checks.
• Ensure that beaches and guests facilities are up to standard at all times.
• Ensure menus are balanced and the quality of the food is stable and high class.
• Facilitate all offered activities and requests.
• Deal with guest complaints immediately.
• Monitor daily expenditures and maintain authorisation procedures.
• Undertake any reasonable assignments requested by Group Property Management.
• Maintain staff discipline and motivation.
• Ensure all furniture, fixtures, equipment, vehicles, generators and related equipment are being maintained.

Staff Matters

• Ensure prompt attendance is maintained.
• Conduct staff performance appraisals according to group standards.
• Ensure the disciplinary code & procedure as well as the Zanzibar labour laws is adhered to and followed strictly.
• Ensure staff files are maintained and all relevant data is on the personnel files.
• To hold regular meetings with assistant managers, heads of departments and staff in order to keep them informed about internal issues and changes, Asilia policies and any other relevant matters.
• Communicate salary increases, staff appointments and dismissals with the General Manager (During GM absence to Group Property Management).
• To take the required disciplinary steps when the need arises.

Leave

• To manage the leave rosters for the assistant managers and HODs.
• Ensure that the leave taken by managers and the HODs does not allow for more than one manager to be away from Matemwe at any one time.
• To monitor all leave rosters to ensure that staff takes their full annual leave quotas.
• To ensure that your own leave is taken in the course of the year.

Medical

• To ensure that proper medical attention is given to any guests that fall ill while staying at Matemwe.
• Ensure all staff receives proper medical attention when they are ill.
• To monitor all records of medical expenses for staff and to ensure no over expenditure.
• To monitor the issuing of sick sheets.

Allowances and Loans

• To authorise all salary advances in compliance with the company policy.
• To monitor all staff payment allowances in accordance with company policies.

Recruitment/ Termination

• To manage all facets of recruitment and termination of employees according to both Zanzibar laws and company policies
• To chair disciplinary meetings and to make all relevant decision resulting from such meetings
• To coordinate relevant job advertisements and external interviews
• At termination, to authorise the final payment of the employee who is leaving the company, ensuring that all salary advances, leave reconciliations and staff issues [uniforms etc] are accounted for.

Training

• To advise, research, co-ordinate and manage staff training programmes.
• To coordinate and conduct training for employees as required by operations, as well as on matters relating to the company’s General Employment Terms, Code of Conduct and other relevant policies.

Behaviour

• You are to act as a leader to all departments and members of staff.
• You will be responsible for the well-being of all staff.
• You will be expected to behave honestly and be sober at all times.
• You will maintain a high standard of personal hygiene and keep are in good health.
• Your appearance and behaviour is to be that of a senior manager representing the Asilia Group in all your work activities.
• No abusive language or behavior is allowed.
• You are not authorized & not permitted to hand out or distribute any company information whatsoever without the consent of the GM (during his absence: Asilia Group Head Office).

Note: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employee may perform other related duties as negotiated to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.

To apply

Send your C.V. in plain word format that is not tabulated, with a recent photograph of yourself embedded in the top right hand corner of the C.V. Please do not attach any scanned certificates/documents.

Attach an application letter on why you feel your experience, skills and qualifications would suit this position, ensuring you insert your salary expectation at the bottom of your letter.

Ensure you quote the job reference in the subject header and your name.

Please send all documentation to info@byappointmentafrica.com

Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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Senior Reservations Officer Job Vacancy in Nairobi Kenya

Job Ref: AT/SR/1

A leading up-market tourism company in East Africa seeks a Reservations Officer with experience in the tourism industry.

The general purpose of this position is the responsibility for taking bookings for our two up-market camps in Kenya, as well as coordination of any ground handling services that maybe required, such as domestic flights, meet & greet and transfers.

You will be based in Nairobi and will be reporting to the Nairobi Operations Manager.

About the company

The Company is a dynamic and fast-growing regional player with an established brand name in up-market safari tourism in East Africa and comprises a young, entrepreneurial management team.

The company owns and manages a portfolio of up-market eco-tourism properties, as well as safari ground-handling operations in Tanzania and Kenya, and employs approximately 350 employees.

Roles and responsibilities

• Responsible for taking bookings in a timely and efficient manner for our Kenya properties from local agents, and managing them on the RESREQUEST Reservation System
• Responsible for confirming third party bookings
• Responsible for in-safari management: client briefings, last minute itinerary changes, handling of duty phone (together with the rest of the team)
• Responsible for timely & efficient replies/booking status to agents as well as Management
• Responsible for keeping up to date records of past, current and future bookings
• Other roles and responsibilities that may be asked by Management
• Potential to take on broader management responsibilities

General profile, required qualifications and traits

You should be a hands-on, results-oriented person with strong problem solving capabilities.

You should be able to think quickly on your feet. You should have high personal work standards, be efficient and productive, have excellent organisational skills, be punctual and detail-orientated in written correspondence and administration, be a team player and be flexible and willing to tackle other areas outside of your normal duties.

• Minimum three years work experience in senior reservations position with reputable tourism companies
• Tangible general administrative skills
• Solid on MS Office applications (solid excel skills)
• Solid in written and spoken English
• Experience with ResRequest a plus

Package: Competitive, based on experience

To apply:

Send your C.V. in plain word format that is not tabulated, with a recent photograph of yourself embedded in the top right hand corner of the C.V. Please do not attach any scanned certificates/documents.

Attach an application letter on why you feel your experience, skills and qualifications would suit this position, ensuring you insert your salary expectation at the bottom of your letter.

Ensure you quote the job reference in the subject header and your name.

Please send all documentation to info@byappointmentafrica.com

Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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Food Technologist Job Vacancy

Our client, an Africa-wide market development agency seeks to hire Food Technologist with hands-on experience in food processing, demonstrates strong technical skills, understands agricultural products processing, quality assurance, packaging and store management.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Develops food standards, safety and sanitary regulations, and waste management and water supply specifications
• Develop quality control and food processing manuals for communities
• Conduct standardized tests on food, beverages, additives, and preservatives in order to ensure compliance with standards and regulations regarding factors such as color, texture, and nutrients.
• Train communities on quality assurance, food handling and processing for selected commodities
• Supervise demonstration on utilization at household level of various farm products
• Train communities on quality assurance for farm produce for household consumption, processing and direct marketing
• Mobilize communities to adopt quality checks for various agricultural commodities
• Mix, blend, or cultivate ingredients in order to make reagents or to manufacture food or beverage products.
• Order supplies needed to maintain inventories in laboratories or in storage facilities of food or beverage processing units.
• Develops new and improved methods and systems for food processing, production, quality control, packaging, and distribution.

Qualifications and experience

• Diploma in Food Science and Technology from recognized institutions
• Must have at least 2 years hand-on-experience in a busy agricultural / food processing unit
• Strong English language skills, both written and spoken and a strong technical report writing skills
• Willingness and ability to travel frequently or live in rural areas

Interested?

Send your CV to ann@flexi-personnel.com before 19th November 2010.

Please indicate the position applied for and minimum salary expectation on the subject line.

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IT & Website Specialist Job Vacancy

ur client, an Africa-wide market development agency seeks to hire a highly experienced IT and Website with primary duties include: analyzing systems and processes; maintaining workstations and networks; and designing, developing and maintaining Web-based applications.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Maintains a thorough knowledge of the organization and adheres to all organizational standards.
• Manages the acquisition, installation and maintenance of the organization’s local area network hardware/software.
• Manages network operations to include: troubleshooting connectivity problems; installing & maintaining routers; adding/terminating users; assigning rights and access; resetting passwords; establishing e-mail addresses; assessing and reporting operational status; performing backups and restores; etc.
• Conducts technology orientation and exit briefing for all staff; prepares technology and systems for new and existing staff.
• Ensures technology documents/certificates such as product registrations, SSL certificates, maintenance agreements, service contracts, etc. related to technology operations and/or technology services are evaluated, updated and processed.
• As needed and appropriate but no less than annually, provides written technology policy guidance to managers, supervisors, staff and consumers/participants.
• Designs, develops and maintains web-based applications including websites and intranets. Continuously improves the organization's Web site and Intranet; adds new functionality and improves user ability to maintain without technical support.
• Performs routine preventive maintenance on hardware and software.
• Assists staff in understanding and using technology; conducts regular staff technology presentations and trainings.
• Ensures for the availability, continuity and security of data and information pertaining to the organization.

Qualification and experience

• Degree in Science/computer science/Engineering/Business related;
• A minimum of 5 years of software development experience in a busy IT development environment, 2 years of which must include experience in systems analysis and design;
• Experience in multiple programming languages and Web services;
• Advanced skills in logical and physical data modeling, relational databases;
• Experience with both UNIX and Windows platforms;
• Knowledge of networking-TCP/IP, DNS, load balancing, security-encryption (SSL), certificates, firewalls, VPN, and IPSec;
• Extensive knowledge of jQuery and JavaScript, ASP and other database platforms would also be considered highly beneficial.

Interested?

Send your CV to ann@flexi-personnel.com before 19th November 2010.

Please indicate the position applied for and minimum salary expectation on the subject line.

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Markets and Trade Manager Job Vacancy

Our client, an Africa-wide market development agency, seeks to hire marketing specialist with hands-on experience in market linkages, demonstrates understanding of agricultural systems, markets and trade.

The incumbent must have report writing skills, market planning, market assessment, market entry and promotions.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Establish market partnerships with various levels of markets ranging from traditional markets, medium and large scale agri-processing companies
• Facilitate establishment and support for trader’s associations.
• Conduct continuous market assessments.
• Design and implement commodity and trade partnerships
• Plan, organize, participate and facilitate market and trade meetings
• Offer technical support for Traders Association
• Participate in regular market research, market monitoring, market trends and market information feedback for various commodities
• Supply chain management based on smallholder supplies
• Manage / co-ordinate sales promotions and marketing events

Qualifications and experience

• University Degree: B.Com-Marketing / Agricultural Economics / Agri-business / Business Administration from recognized Universities
• Over 3 year’s experience in marketing of FMCGs or Agricultural Products.
• Hand-On-Experience in sales and marketing at various levels along market chains
• Demonstrates ability to work in multidisciplinary teams.
• Strong English language skills, both written and spoken and a strong market report writing skills
• Willingness and ability to travel frequently, sometimes to rural areas in developing countries.
• Well-developed interpersonal skills, Good communication and analytical skills, good planning and communication skills

Interested?

Send your CV to alice@flexi-personnel.com before 19th November 2010.

Please indicate the position applied for and minimum salary expectation on the subject line.

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Programmes Manager: Market Development and Research Job Vacancy

Our client, an Africa-wide market development agency, seeks to hire an experienced marketing expert with extensive knowledge in market research systems, research systems, market development and market intelligence.

He /she must have intense understanding of informal, formal trading systems and exposed to agricultural value chains in Africa.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Supervise market research for various agricultural commodities in selected countries
• Develop market research papers, reports and briefs.
• Facilitate development of various strategic communication products
• Participate in marketing strategy and plan development for various country teams and project teams
• Develop informal and formal markets for various agricultural products
• Build capacity of country teams and project teams in market development and research
• Participate in resource mobilization for market research and development

Qualifications and experience:

• Advanced University Degree: MSc / MBA : Masters in Marketing / Agricultural Economics / Economics / Business from recognized Universities
• A proven research record extending to study design, use of quantitative and qualitative analytic methods (including econometric and mathematical modeling)
• Extensive experience in analysis / support of smallholder household value chain participation, marketing and trading in Africa.
• Experienced in project management
  
  and understand intervention design for various project cycles.
• Proven capacity to develop marketing strategies, plans and sales plans
• Demonstrates ability to work in multidisciplinary teams.
• Strong English language skills, both written and spoken (proficiency in French is an advantage); and a strong publications record, including peer-reviewed journals;
• Willingness and ability to travel frequently, sometimes to rural areas in developing countries.

Interested?

Send your CV to alice@flexi-personnel.com before 19th November 2010.

Please indicate the position applied for and minimum salary expectation on the subject line.

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Sales Promotion Executives Urgently Required - 20 Job Positions in Kisumu

Sales Promotion Executives Urgently Required (20 Positions)

Location: Kisumu

Are you a go getter?

Do you have a Diploma/Certificate/ Degree in a marketing related field?

Have you previously been involved in the promotion of new products?

Our client, a reputable Insurance company is looking for Sales Promotion Executives to take a new Life Insurance product to the market in style in Kisumu. A good retainer will be given to the right candidates plus attractive commissions.

The successful candidates will be expected to;

• Conduct intensive promotion campaigns of Life Insurance products
• Explain features, advantages of various policies to promote sale of insurance plans.
• Act as the first point of contact between the company and prospective clients while ensuring that you create a lasting positive impression of the company in the mind of the clients.
• Act as the face of the company, ensuring that you present a professional image of the product in the minds of the prospective customers, compelling them to consider the company their preferred Life Insurance provider.

Candidate profile

• Diploma/ Certificate/ Degree in Sales and Marketing
• Excellent communication skills
• Knowledge of Insurance principles will be an added advantage
• Must be resident in Kisumu town or surrounding suburbs.

Interested?

Send your CV ONLY to jobs@flexi-personnel.com by Friday 12th November 2010.

Kindly indicate the job title: Sales Promotion Executives -Kisumu on the subject line.

Only Serious Candidates Need Apply.

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Assistant Risk Services Consultants Jobs in Kenya

Five (5) Positions

Liaison is a Risk Management and Financial Services Consultancy operating in Kenya, Uganda,Tanzania and Rwanda.

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Merlin Kenya Programme Nutrition Coordinator Job Vacancy (Ksh.90,966 - 100,289)

Job Description

Position: Nutrition Coordinator

Functionally Responsible To: Project Coordinator

Technically Responsible To: Project Health Coordinator

Working With: Ministry of Health authorities at District level and Health Facility, Staff, Merlin field team.

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Financial Advisor (Insurance & Investment Sales) Jobs in Kenya

As part of our growth strategy and to strengthen the team to achieve ambitious performance objectives, the Company wishes to recruit experienced, dynamic, innovative and high caliber individuals to fill the following positions.

Reporting to the Unit Manager and operating in a highly competitive and dynamic environment, this challenging position requires the candidates to perform the following functions:

Duties and Responsibilities

• Prospecting for clients for the provision of insurance and investment services and products including unit trusts, life insurance, monthly investment plans, education plans, General insurance, Retirement planning, offshore products etc.
• Provide financial advice to clients according to their requirements and risk profile, as well as the performance of the specific portfolios
• Carry out a detailed-fact find review of the potential clients and recommend appropriate insurance and investment products.
• Maintain a regular follow-up with clients to maintain a strong customer service.

Qualifications, Knowledge, Experience

• Bachelor's degree or relevant professional qualifications in areas such as education, marketing with a strong flair for sales.
• Minimum KCSE grade C
• Minimum Age- 28
• Successful track record of selling in the financial services sector, teaching or any other relevant profession;
• Confident, articulate and with strong communication skills
• Highly networked and adept at connecting with people;
• Motivated by the prospects of unlimited commission earnings;
• Prior experience in selling life or general insurance will be a definite advantage.
• COP in insurance or its equivalent professional certification, added advantage
• Good working knowledge of financial markets and financial products
• Results oriented and able to work under strict deadlines to meet sales targets
• Ability to thrive in a high-pressure, fast-paced environment with minimum supervision

Commission based remuneration, but financing scheme is available for serious candidates.

If this position is of interest to you, please apply to financialadvisor@british-american.co.ke with a covering letter explaining how you would meet the demands of this challenging position (please do not send hard copies).

Applications should be received not later than Friday, 19th November 2010.

In the event you do not hear from us by 1st December 2010, please consider your application unsuccessful

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Chief Operations Officer – General Insurance Company Job in Kenya

Your chance to join a leading profitable general insurance company

Job Ref. MN 4600

Our client is a leading very profitable company with over 40 years general insurance experience in Kenya, with a first class claims settlement reputation. They also operate in other African countries.

We are looking for a Chief Operations Officer for their Kenyan operations.

Job Profile

• Reviewing and driving the implementation of the company’s strategy to meet both the short term and long term objectives.
• Managing the day to day operations of the company by overseeing both the operations and claims functions.
• Ensuring that the company provides high quality customer service so as to retain its competitive advantage in the industry.
• To ensure that the company maintains efficiency and accuracy in the processing of documents.
• To ensure that the company has an all round management team through training and exposure with the help of HR department.
• To ensure that the relationship with the intermediaries is enhanced and maintained.
• To enhance relationships with the top 10 insurers for facultative business.
• To enhance relationships with international linkages (Global Network) by having regular and scheduled communication.
• To ensure that there is improvement on the turn-around time of claims settlement by closely monitoring the same.
• To be involved in premium collection in accordance with the Insurance Act.
• To ensure that the company has adequate reinsurance protection.

Person Profile

• A university degree preferably Bachelor of Commerce (Insurance Option).
• Minimum 5 years post qualification experience in the insurance industry in a senior management position.
• Professional qualifications in insurance e.g. ACII.
• Good interpersonal, management and supervisory skills.
• Ability to train and mentor technical members of staff.
• Proven ability to provide authoritative and professional advice.
• Computer knowledge especially in Microsoft office
  
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• Willingness to learn the SIRIUS program used by the company.

Send your application with a detailed CV and a daytime telephone number.

Please also summarize yourself as follows:-

• Job Ref. No.
• Your Name
• Current/Past Salary: Year 2009 p.m Year 2010 p.m
• Year 2010 Benefits: If house, state market rent, if car state cc.

Send your application by hand, courier, post or email so as to reach us by 12th November 2010. Mark Job Ref. No. on top left of the envelope.

Send to:

Executive Selections Division,
Manpower Service (K) Ltd,
3rd Floor, Landmark Plaza,
Directly Opposite Nairobi Hospital Entrance,
P.O. Box 50736 - 00200,
Nairobi.

Email: recruit@manpowerkenya.com.

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SACDEP – Kenya Job Vacancies in Thika

Sustainable Agriculture Community Development Programme (SACDEP – Kenya) is a Kenyan Indigenous NGO with offices in Thika Town.

We have the following vacant positions

Transport & Maintenance Officer

To be in charge of setting up a transport and maintenance unit as an enterprise for the Organization.

Qualifications

• Diploma, Degree in Mechanical Engineering from a recognized institution.
• 10 years and above being in charge of a busy commercially oriented garage,
• Similar experience in running a fleet of vehicles, motorcycles operating from a station and in rural areas.
• Knowledge and experience in entrepreneurial undertaking.
• Experience in working in a formally Managed institution with computer knowledge
• A mature male of 30 years and above

Stores & Accounting Officer

Required to develop a stores and supplies system based in different locations.

Qualifications

• Diploma/Degree in Procurement & Stores Management.
• 10 years experience in managing a busy procurement and stores systems at institutional level.
• Proven Experience in Management of Procurement
• Knowledge in Management of stores and assets registers at Institutional level
• Knowledge in Accounting & CPA Level.

Community Based Renewable Energy Officer

Required to organize rural communities to participate in research of new products and set up renewable energy plants in Central and Eastern parts of Kenya.

Qualifications.

• Certificate, Diploma or Bsc in Agricultural Engineering or Mechanical Engineering.
• Knowledge and skills in designing, implementing and evaluating Community Development Programmes.
• At least 5 Years experience in working at Community level in the area of fabrications or metal work related Projects.
• Proven ability in fund-raising through winning project proposals.
• Ability to ride a motorbike and in possession of a valid riding license.

Send in your application letter and Curriculum Vitae indicating salary expectation.

To be sent to the undersigned and received on or before 9/11/10.

If you do not hear from us by 25/12/2010, kindly consider your application to be unsuccessful.

The Organization is an equal Opportunity Employer.

Women are encouraged to apply.

Applications to be addressed to:-

The Director
SACDEP-Kenya
P.O Box 1134 Thika 01000
Email: info@sacdepkenya.org

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Project Accountant Job Vacancy - St. Joseph’s Mission Hospital, Migori

Reporting to the Finance Officer

Academic / professional Qualifications

• Must hold a Bachelors Degree in Commerce (Finance and Banking or Accounting option) or its equivalent
• Must be CPA (II) certified
• Must have not less than three (3) years experience in a similar position.
• Proficiency in accounting software packages e.g. QuickBooks and high level of computer literacy.

Main Duties

• Prepare donor reports on a monthly basis
• Prepare bank reconciliations
• Prepare annual budget estimates
• Report to the MTE on budget variances and analysis
• Verify all vouchers and invoices and pass them for approval
• Verify the authenticity of the entries in the ledgers and other books of accounts
• Prepare and maintain fixed assets register
• Prepares annual financial report
• Offer technical advice and support to accounts section staff
• Keeps close track on the designated funds and ensure proper recording and posting to designated accounts
• Verify invoices vouchers and all support documents from suppliers and third parties before payment is effected
• Ensure that banking procedures are followed strictly and reports bank balances to the Finance Officer
• Any other duty as assigned by the supervisor

Applicants in the candidates own handwriting stating their suitability for the position current salary, copies of certificates, testimonials, identity card, a detailed curriculum vitae, day telephone contacts, names and contacts of at least three (3) referees should reach us on or before Wednesday, 17th November, 2010 at 5:00 pm.

This should be addressed to: -

The Chief Executive Officer,
St. Joseph’s Mission Hospital, Migori
P.O. Box 250,
Suna – 40400

Internal candidates are encouraged to apply

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