IRC Supply Chain Officer - Procurement Job in Lodwar, Kenya

Supply Chain Officer - Procurement  
Description

Based in Lodwar the position holder will coordinate the overall planning and organization of the functions of procurement (i.e. acquisition, transport, storage and control of equipment and materials) for efficient and effective support of program implementation for the Lodwar Program.

This position reports to the Deputy Field Coordinator

Key Tasks:

Oversee the receiving, storage and dispatching of supplies and project materials to the respective areasEnsure effective and efficient logistics support for daily area operations including procurement and supplies, all being implemented in accordance within the policies and standards, as well as approved budgetsParticipate in the tendering process including preparation of tender documents relating to construction materials and equipmentPrepare procurement plans in conjunction with relevant departmentsEnsure that procurement status reports are up to date at all times and are shared appropriatelyOversee the warehouse operations to ensure stock security adherence to policies, process, procedure and guidelinesEnsure that all records including inventory lists of IRC items and equipment are updated and easily available to authorized usersEnsure that the periodic inventory reports are prepared as required internally by IRC and/or by donors ie monthly, quarterly, yearlyEnsure the functionality of IRC Lodwar fleet of vehicles and equipment to support program implementationEnsure proper vehicle and other equipment utilization, maintenance, fuel consumption and monitoring and controls systems as per IRC policies and proceduresAssign duties, supervise and appraise section staff.Represent Supply chain department in inter departmental meetings.Higher National Diploma in Business Administration or Logistics with basic accounting knowledgeAt least National Certificate level training in Purchasing and Supplies preferred.At least 5 years’ of relevant working experience in field logistics.Excellent inter personal and communication skillsHigh level of personal integrityGood team leaderOrganised and a good planner with excellent attention to detailAbility to work under pressureSignificant understanding of complex emergenciesUnderstanding of various donors requirementsExcellent working skills with Microsoft Office and a database package.Kenyan nationals are encouraged to apply.  International allowances are not available for this position. Salary and employee benefits are compliant to the Kenyan NGO Sector.

IRC leading the way from harm to home.

IRC is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

IRC considers all applicants on the basis of merit without regard to race, sex, color, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status or disability.

Apply for this position.

Please apply on or before 5th July 2013.

IOM Monitoring & Evaluation Field Officer Job in Hargeisa, Somalila

Vacancy No: SVN/IOMSO/033/2013
Functional Title: Monitoring & Evaluation Field Officer
Department: Transition Initiatives for Stabilization (TIS)
Duty Station: Hargeisa, Somaliland
Type of Appointment: 6 months under 3rd party contractor with possibility of extension
Under the overall guidance of the TIS Program Manager in Nairobi, and under the direct supervision of the Senior Project Advisor and technical supervision of the Monitoring and Evaluation Coordinator, the successful candidate will work closely with the TIS Hargeisa team to support the Monitoring and Evaluation Coordinator in all knowledge management, monitoring and evaluation matters relating to the
TIS IOM Program in Somaliland and ensure the successful delivery of the Program as a whole against the performance measures set out in the Performance Management Plan. The position will be focused on the M&E and learning function of TIS. This will involve the design and management of monitoring activities over the project cycle and making contributions to the preparation of documents and papers of learning on TIS. The post will involve direct contact with projects on M&E issues.
Specific Duties and ResponsibilitiesWhile taking the lead at Hargeisa office, work closely with the M&E Coordinator to ensure, the coordination of data collection, data quality assurance and data analysis in collaboration with the field based project teams and field coordination unit.Establish a secure file storage system(hard and soft) for all data collected at the field Office.Support the development and implementation of baseline, mid line and end line surveys for TIS Program including data collection and analysis process.Facilitate Stabilisation Indicator Data collection and analysis every six months and or as required.Prepare, revise and contribute to TIS PMP as per grant activity design and implementation needs.Ensure weekly field site visits are undertaken and reports filed and shared accordingly.Lead the field team on Impact Reporting for TIS Program.Organise and lead focus group discussions and conduct interviews for purposes of program review and re targettting in real time.Coordinate with the Field Coordination unit and Grants team to collect grant-related information for weekly reporting purposes.Support training opportunities and workshops to help all TIS staff understand the information and monitoring system and their responsibilities within the system.Design and implement M&E and Reporting workshops for TIS Field Staff and NGO Partners.Provide guidance to Grant Focal Persons on M&E Status report updates.Undertake case studies for cluster grants and submit written documentation on the same.Support USAID MEPS to undertake evaluation of TIS program activities.Respond timely to blue and green flags raised by MEPS following evaluation of TIS Program activities. Assist in data management and entry for Clearing House records.Participate and actively respond to issues raised on Quality Data Assurance steming from CH.Support the M&E Coordinator in actively promoting a culture of learning and generation of knowledge throughout the Project Team and among partners and stakeholders, including facilitation of sharing and reviewing knowledge for current application, as well as appropriately storing and disseminating it for use in future and by other organizationsUndertake any further duties as requested.Advanced University degree in Social Science or other appropriate field;Good understanding of USAID Funded programs and UN Partners;A minimum of seven years, experience in monitoring and evaluation, preferably in fragile state context;Technical skills in qualitative and quantitative evaluation and managing heavy data;Strong communication skills with the ability to effectively and persuasively present information in a variety of settings and formats;Familiar with activity, grant reporting methods and information management systems;Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office, with proven experience in Access, Excel and Power Point;Thorough fluency of English. Fluency in Somalia is preferred.Required Skills and Competencies: Excellent interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills Political and cultural awareness of the Somalia contextCalm and diplomatic. Ability to motivate others to adopt new ideas and bring about change Natural ability to connect with other stakeholders and team members Strong capacity to work with initiative and without close supervision Good multi-tasking skills and ability to meet strict deadlines
Interested candidates should submit CV and a cover letter indicating the Vacancy Notice Number, with three professional references and contacts (email or telephone) to the:
International Organization for Migration (IOM)
Mission in Somalia, Nairobi Office
Human Resources Department
Gitanga Groove, off Gitanga Road
P.O. Box 1810 – 00606
Nairobi
OR
Send by email to: hrsomalia@iom.int
Only short listed candidates will be contacted.

IOM Field Grants Administrative Assistant Job in Mogadishu, Somalia

Functional Title: Field Grants Administrative Assistant
Department: Transition Initiatives for Stabilization (TIS)
Duty Station: Mogadishu, Somalia
Type of Appointment: 6 months under 3rd party contractor with possibility of extension
Under the overall supervision of USAID Transition Initiatives for Somalia (TIS) Program Manager and the direct supervision of the Field Coordinator, in coordination with the Grants Manager, or his/her designee, the incumbent will assist in administration of grants by ensuring proper filing of grants related financial, contract and grantee documents in the field.
Specific Duties and Responsibilities:Maintain secure hard copy files for every ongoing activity in the field, to immediately send scanned copies of all relevant documents and hard copy files when safe to the headquarters-based Grants Unit.Assist Field Team members in preparing necessary grant documentation, including but not limited to, Site Visit Notes, before, during and after Photos, systematic reporting, and needed Grant Amendments.Assist in the compilation of data from the field for preparation of weekly, monthly, quarterly, and annual reports.Review all grantee deliverables and invoices to ensure compliance against contract/agreement and grant budget prior to sharing with headquarters for payment processing.Follow up with TIS Headquarters’ Finance Unit to ensure payments are being processed in a timely fashion after sharing supporting documentation.Manage the office supplies, maintaining a Log Book of materials and use.Perform other duties as may be assigned.
The incumbent will perform a variety of duties often changing from one task to another of a different nature without loss of efficiency or composure. He/she will accept responsibility for monitoring in full of an activity’s grant documentation.
The minimum required academic and professional skills for the jobholder to perform successfully in their job include:University Degree in Mathematics, Business Administration, Finance or Business related field,Previous work experience in Grants or Finance related field especially on USAID funded projects at least 2 years.Willingness to travel extensively within the region, work extended periods in the field and interact effectively with partners.Experience in initiating and encouraging inter-sectorial information sharing and cooperation, while exercising respect for cultural diversity.Ability and willingness to travel at short notice for at least 33% of time. Highly proficient in Microsoft office (Microsoft Excel, Access, Outlook and Word) and internet applications.Required Skills and Competencies:Personal commitment, efficiency and results-driven, sound organization skills with strict attention to detail.Excellent writing and communication skills, strong interpersonal, inter-cultural skills and ability to work as part of a diverse team.Ability to maintain effective communication with colleagues, both junior and senior and will relate to others mindful of the cultural diversity of local communities and colleagues.Maintain a positive, participatory work environment where information is shared, staff input is considered and a healthy team spirit thrives.Ability to work independently, respond appropriately to environmental, safety hazards and function effectively in emergency situations.Ability to utilize systems effectively to ensure economical use of equipment and supplies.Demonstrated ability to maintain integrity in performing responsibilities assigned.Objective, analytical and capable of working under pressure on tight deadlines; should be willing to work overtime and on weekends when requiredThorough knowledge and fluency of English. Fluency of Somalia is preferred.
Interested candidates should submit CV and a cover letter indicating the Vacancy Notice Number, with three professional references and contacts (email or telephone) to the:
International Organization for Migration (IOM)
Mission in Somalia, Nairobi Office
Human Resources Department
Gitanga Groove, off Gitanga Road
P.O. Box 1810 – 00606
Nairobi
OR
Send by email to: hrsomalia@iom.int
Only short listed candidates will be contacted.

IOM Regional Project Development and Endorsement Assistant Job in Nairobi, Kenya

Open To Internal/External Candidates

I. Position Information

Vacancy Notice no.: IOMKE/VN/20/2013

Position title: Regional Project Development and Endorsement Assistant

Position grade: Grade 5 (UN Salary Scale for GS)
Duty station: Nairobi, Kenya

Contract duration: 6 months, with possibility of extension
Seniority band: III

Job family: Support
Organizational unit: Regional Office

Position rated : No
Subject to rotation: No

Reporting directly to: Regional Emergency and Post Crisis Specialist
Overall supervision by: Regional Director

Managerial responsibility: N/A
Directly reporting staff: N/A

II. Organizational Context and Scope
Established in 1951, IOM is the leading inter-governmental organization in the field of migration and works closely with governmental, intergovernmental and nongovernmental partners. IOM is dedicated to promoting humane and orderly migration for the benefit of all. It does so by providing services and advice to governments and migrants.
III. Responsibilities and Accountabilities
The Regional Project Development and Endorsement Assistant (PDEA) will be working at the Regional Office in Nairobi under the overall supervision and guidance of the Regional Director and the direct supervision of the Regional Emergency and Post Crisis Specialist.
The incumbent will also work closely with other colleagues in the Region, in particular with the Regional Project Development Officer and the Regional Liaison and Project Reporting Officer to carry out the following duties and responsibilities:-Regularly update the project endorsement tracking tools of all endorsed and/or funded projects within the region in close coordination with the relevant Regional Thematic Area Specialists (RTS) and extrapolate project information for the regional meetings.Regularly update and assist in improving the online project endorsement library and ensure all endorsed project documents from the country missions are properly recorded in the system.Update and further develop the regional donor reports database.Develop a regional database through the collection, processing, storage and retrieval of documents, related to IOM operations in the region. Manage the information management and information technology activities.Develop and manage strategies and mechanisms for data collection and information flow to keep critical data current.Support strategic and operational decision making by processing and analyzing data and information and presenting it in the format most useful for analysis (e.g. reports, maps).Follow up with different Thematic Specialists for keeping track and recording all projects pending endorsements, SOPs, Policies and other IOM documents, thus contributing to a better knowledge management system at Regional Level.Provide the unit specialists with administrative and logistic support.Perform such other duties as may be assigned.
The incumbent is expected to demonstrate the following technical and behavioural competencies.Accepts and gives constructive criticism; Follows all relevant procedures, processes, and policies; Meets deadline, cost, and quality requirements for outputs; Monitors own work to correct errors; Takes responsibility for meeting commitments and for any shortcomings Identifies the immediate and peripheral clients of own work; Establishes and maintains effective working relationships with clients; Identifies and monitors changes in the needs of clients, including donors, governments, and project beneficiaries; Keeps clients informed of developments and setbacksContinuous Learning
Contributes to colleagues' learning; Demonstrates interest in improving relevant skills; Demonstrates interest in acquiring skills relevant to other functional areas; Keeps abreast of developments in own professional area

Communication
Actively shares relevant information; Clearly communicates, and listens to feedback on, changing priorities and procedures; Writes clearly and effectively, adapting wording and style to the intended audience; Listens effectively and communicates clearly, adapting delivery to the Audience

Creativity and Initiative
Actively seeks new ways of improving programmes or services; Expands responsibilities while maintaining existing ones; Persuades others to consider new ideas; Proactively develops new ways to resolve problems

Leadership and Negotiation
Convinces others to share resources; Actively identifies opportunities for and promotes organizational change; Presents goals as shared interests; Articulates vision to motivate colleagues and follows through with Commitments

Performance Management
Provides constructive feedback to colleagues; Identifies ways for their staff to develop their abilities and careers; Provides fair, accurate, timely, and constructive staff evaluations; Uses staff evaluations appropriately in recruitment and other relevant HR procedures; Holds directly reporting managers accountable for providing fair, accurate, timely, and constructive staff evaluations

Planning and Organizing
Anticipates and prepares response to changing IT needs of the relevant organizational unit; Sets clear and achievable goals consistent with agreed priorities for self and others; Identifies priority activities and assignments for self and others; Organizes and documents work to allow for planned and unplanned handovers; Identifies risks and makes contingency plans; Adjusts priorities and plans to achieve goals; Allocates appropriate times and resources for own work and that of team members

Professionalism
Delivers optimal IT solutions within defined resource parameters; Correctly applies knowledge of specialized IT disciplines; Masters subject matter related to responsibilities; Identifies issues, opportunities, and risks central to responsibilities; Incorporates genderrelated needs, perspectives, and concerns, and promotes equal gender participation; Persistent, calm, and polite in the face of challenges and stress; Treats all colleagues with respect and dignity; Works effectively with people from different cultures by adapting to relevant cultural contexts; Knowledgeable about and promotes IOM core mandate and migration solutions

Teamwork
Actively contributes to an effective, collegial, and agreeable team environment; Contributes to, and follows team objectives; Gives credit where credit is due; Seeks input and feedback from others; Delegates tasks and responsibilities as appropriate; Actively supports and implements final group decisions; Takes joint responsibility for team's work

Technological Awareness
Learns about developments in available technology; Proactively identifies and advocates for cost-efficient technology solutions; Understands applicability and limitation of technology and seeks to apply it to appropriate work

Resource Mobilization
Establishes realistic resource requirements to meet IOM needs

V. Education and Experience
Completed University degree, preferably in Information Technology, Political Science, Social Science, International relations or Development Studies or an equivalent combination of training and experience5 years’ experience in information managementProgramming knowledge and experience in database development and managementFamiliarity in general migration issuesKnowledge of Eastern Africa and its migration challenges a meritExperience in administrative and organizational managementPractical knowledge of standard software packages (MS Excel, Word, Access, PowerPoint)Knowledge of GIS is an assetVI. Languages
Required
English and KiswahiliFluent in written and spoken.Mode of Application:

Submit cover letter and CV including daytime telephone and e-mail address to:-
International Organization for Migration (IOM), 
Human Resources Department,
P.O. Box 55040 – 00200, 
Nairobi, Kenya 
or send via e-mail to hrnairobi@iom.int

Closing Date: 9th July 2013

Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted

Applications Specialist- Molecular Biologist Job in Nairobi, Kenya

Applications Specialist- Molecular Biologist
Our client, a leading distributor of renowned diagnostic instruments, hospital equipments and life science products with distribution networks in Eastern and Central Africa seeks to fill the position of an Applications Specialist.The ideal candidate will have a Masters degree in Molecular Biology, a minimum of 2 years’ experience in a molecular lab and be willing to travel within and outside the country.
Key Tasks and ResponsibilitiesOrganize and facilitate product demonstrations and training for customers as requiredCommissioning products on client site by conducting relevant training to client teams so they are able to use purchased products effectivelyTake care of existing customers by ensuring they are able to use company products they have purchased to their satisfaction.Visiting clients who have purchased company products regularly to ensure the products are meeting their expectations.Providing solutions to customers related to products they have purchased and ensuring clients are able to use these products to their expectationOffer effective technical support to the customers as need arisesSupport sales of the company broad product range to customers by up selling to current clientsMust have a Master’s Degree  in Molecular BiologyMust have a minimum of 2 years’ experience in a molecular laboratory or relevant experience selling diagnostic equipment to hospitals, pharmaceutical companies, food industries, research institutions or universities80% of the job requires travelling thus the individual must be willing and flexible to travel within and outside the country. Mature self-driven personality with high aptitude for learningTo apply, send your CV Only to jobs@flexi-personnel.com before Monday 1st July 2013.
Clearly indicate the position applied for and the minimum salary expectation on the subject line.

Regional Accounts Manager Job in Nairobi, Kenya

Regional Accounts Manager (RAM) – Kenya

A regional commercial bank operating in a number of African countries is looking an experienced Regional Account manager Head to work in their offices in Kenya.

Duties:

Sales and Relationship Management

Act as Single Point of accountability for a portfolio of regionally networked customers and ensure appropriate face-to-face coverage with key contacts in all regions Attain targeted sales goals, performance targets and customer satisfaction through the effective management of resources Build an account profile/executive briefing document for the global team and provide leadership to the dispersed Local Account Managers through regular structured communication via conference calls, online meeting or formal emails, clearly outlining key projects, opportunities, issues, products transitions, pricing etc Work with the relevant Group Heads and CB Heads to maintain and document a Regional account strategy which should, at a minimum, include the following:

Profile of account including key business and financial drivers, geographic profile, business strategy and key executives;Profile of existing customer operations including strategy initiatives, supply chain map and supplier profiles (i.e. relative share of wallet between vendors).Thorough analysis of the organizations strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and threats relative to the individual account, provide a summary of the business opportunities offered, critical success factors and associated risk/resource considerations

Together with LAMs, review Account Plans for all networked customers with a view to enhancing business volumes and earningsLeverage on the network relationships to generate increased revenue across all product spectrums for each client groupingConduct joint sales with Group Heads, CB Cluster Head, CB Heads, Local Account Managers (LAMs) and product team with emphasis on cross selling to increase wallet shareIdentify enterprise and alliance opportunities and engage with Corporate Bank Product Group as well as the organizations teams to develop joint engagement plan Identify and implement marketing strategies and business opportunities development and implementation of network sales process to drive pipeline growth and deal execution for the Global names Understand customer needs and provide with products and services to satisfy client needs and achieve strategic objectives Develop executive contact plan and arrange meetings with appropriate Group Heads Collate a Single CA application incorporating a risk assessment of the customer group Obtain approval of limit applications for constituents of customer groups Agree pricing with LAMs Ensure that all exposures to all constituents of a customer group are accurately recorded in all Bank credit reporting systems Ensure that LAMs are aware of and fully understand, all terms of a Group Application or Single CA, including the parental support arrangement relative to the particular relationship Ensure no loss of valued networked corporate relationships due to inefficiencyBachelor’s/Master’s degree in Business Administration, Marketing or related field of study At least 8-10 years sales experience with good sales track record, preferably in Wholesale/Corporate Banking; Ability to interact and negotiate with the client organization at the global decision-making level; Customer focused & results orientated; Excellent verbal and written communication skills in relevant languages to the accounts assigned; Ability to pull together various resources to sell and deliver customer solutions; Good organizational and time management skills are highly desirable;If you are interested and fulfill the requirements please send your CV to kay@thecareerhub.co.za

Sanergy Processing Plant Assistant Manager Job in Kenya

Processing Plant Assistant Manager
Sanergy is a social venture that builds a sustainable sanitation network throughout Nairobi's slums, by creating a network of local entrepreneurs who run small-scale sanitation centers. We provide affordable, accessible and hygienic sanitation services to individuals, thereby making a valuable contribution to their communities. We collect and convert the waste from our network of toilets into valuable by-products such as fertilizer and energy.
The Processing Plant Assistant Manager is in charge with overseeing and operating the treatment plant for organic waste. This includes work planning/ performance management, human resource and facility management, inventory and budget management, process improvement as well as cross-team communication and collaboration. The Processing Plant Assistant Manager reports directly to the Engineering Operaitons Manager and is in charge of the Processing Team Supervisors.
Work planning/ performance managementDevelop shift plans on a monthly basis and work plans on a weekly basis and ensure that they are adhered to and tasks are performed satisfactorily and on timeProvide instructions to the Team Supervisor during weekly work plan meetingsEvaluate and complete performance appraisals of Waste Processing Team employeesHuman resource and facility managementEnsure that all waste is processed using appropriate means in the most safe and efficient manner possibleDevelop, implement, monitor and evaluate occupational and environmental health and safety regulationsDevelop, implement, continuously evaluate and update work instructionsResponsible for striving for and meeting Key Performance Indicators developed for Waste ProcessingInterview, hire and train new staff required for waste processingMaintain discipline, high morale and good personnel relations among the teamInterpret monitoring data, troubleshoot problems and develop and implement solutions to improve current treatment processInterpret laboratory data for compost boxes and windrowsEstablish and conduct quality control of finished productSupport Processing Team Supervisor in treatment of waste, ordering and provision of equipment and manpower neededFocus on continuous improvement process  through most effective usage of manpower and equipmentImplement research experimentsOversee waste treatment plant staff as well as development of the site and its operationsPrepare and complete routine maintenance inspections of plant facility and equipment and  ensure that the facility is kept in good orderEnsure malfunctioning equipment is repaired in order to provide a safe working environment.Inventory and budget managementTrack and record expenses daily and submit budget on timeEnsure requests for MPESA payments are submitted for approval on timeBi-weekly submission of petty cash expensesCross- team communication and collaborationProvide assistance to other teams in hosting trainings and site visitsAttend all scheduled meetings and company functions as requiredUndertake other assigned duties and projects as requiredComputer skills: MS office, Email, Internet  and preferably, SalesforceExcellent leadership skillsAbility to communicate effectively at all levelsStrong in problem solving and analytical thinkingDetail and results oriented Bachelor’s Degree in Environmental Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Process Engineering or Equivalent, with a minimum of an Upper Second Class HonoursMinimum of 2 years work experience as a supervisor or manager If you are interested and believe that you possess the necessary skills and background, please submit your application online

Kenya Revenue Authority Procurement Services Senior Assistant Commissioner, Principal Procurement Officer and Procurement Officer Jobs in Kenya

Kenya Revenue Authority

Career Opportunities

1. Senior Assistant Commissioner - Procurement / Inventory Services

Duties and Responsibilities

Reviewing and implementing procedures, tactics and work plans for the Section.Management and development of staff.Reviewing of tender documents, contract documents and proposals.Ensuring compliance with relevant legislation.Co-ordinating, storage and stock control procurement activities.Reviewing contract documents.Maintaining effective procurement! inventory systems for the Authority.Co-ordinating the activities of tender processing documents.Co-ordinating the processes of tenders, quotations and proposals.Providing Secretarial Services to the Procurement/Disposal Committees under the Act.Any other relevant duties assigned.Academic and professional qualificationsBachelor’s degree in Business/Commerce/Economics/Procurement & Supplies or related field from a recognized University.A Masters Degree in the relevant field will be an added advantage.Post Graduate Diploma in Purchasing and Supplies (CIPS) or equivalent.A Full Membership of KISM.Management trainingMust have at least six (6) years experience, four (4) of which must be in a supervisory position in a large organization.Attach Tax Compliance CertificateExcellent communication and Interpersonal skills.Leadership and managerial skills.Excellent analytical skills.Mature and result oriented.Must have high standards of integrity.Team Player.Excellent organizational skills.2. Principal Procurement / Inventory OfficerFloating and closing of quotations.Monitoring of stock levels.Coordinating deliveries of goods and services.Compiling evaluation and inspection reports.Assisting in the preparation of Annual Procurement Plans and budget.Preparation of contract documents.Any other relevant duties assigned.Academic and professional qualificationsBachelor’s degree in Business/Commerce/Economics/Procurement & Supplies or related field from a recognized University.Diploma in Supplies Management (CIPS) or its equivalent.Diploma Membership of KISM.Supervisory skills training.Must have at least 4 years experience in a large organization.Attach Tax Compliance CertificateOrganizational awareness.Good communication and interpersonal skills.Problem solving skills.Good analytical skills.Result oriented.Attention to details.Must have high standards of integrity.Team player.3. Procurement / Inventory Officer IReceiving and verifying goods delivered.Opening and closing quotations.Carrying out stock taking.Custodian of stores.Carrying out market survey.Any other relevant duties assigned.Academic and professional qualificationsBachelor’s degree in Procurement and Supplies or Business related degree from a recognized University.Diploma in Supplies Management (CIPS) or its equivalent.Diploma Membership of KISM.Must have at least 2 years experience.Attach Tax Compliance CertificateOrganizational awareness.Good communication and interpersonal skills.Problem solving skills.Decision making skills.Must have high standards of integrity.Team player.Good analytical skills.If you fit the required profile, please forward your application in own handwriting and enclosing a detailed curriculum vitae, copies of a professional certificates, testimonials and a copy of your national identity card to the address below to be received not later than Tuesday 2 July, 2013.
Telephone and e-mail contacts should also be provided.
Senior Deputy Commissioner, Human Resources
Kenya Revenue Authority
Times Tower, Haile Selassie Avenue, 28th floor
P.O Box 48240-00100 Applications should be submitted in sealed envelopes clearly marked the post applied for, through courier service to the above mentioned address or placed in relevant boxes at Times Tower Building, Nairobi (Ground Floor).Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.Canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification.

Refrigeration Technical Services Manager Job in Kenya

Refrigeration Technical Services Manager

Our Client is a group of Companies that has been in operation for the last 7 years with a large customer base.  

Their main role include assisting shops and restaurant to fit displays, refrigeration systems, bakery equipment and shelves before they open doors to the public and maintain the equipment under service contract thereafter.

The group consists of 2 separate entities:

Design- handles all sourcing/procurement, interior design.Construction – Handles installation, after sales service and maintenance.  and interior design.The client operates from a large warehouse along Mombasa Road and is now strategically looking at the East Africa region.
Our client is looking for a Refrigeration Technical Services Manager who shall report to the Managing Director/Operations Manager
This is a senior position which entails understanding the business processes and operations. Supervise the refrigeration technical staff/engineersPromote and sell the product to a wide range of existing and new customers.Identify customer problems in advance or following queries and provide tangible solutions.Develop and maintain service contracts with customers and vendors.Perform and guide installation of cold rooms and refrigeration equipment.Appraisal of the technical teamOrganize and train technical staffGeneral leadership of the teamQualification, experience and skills Relevant degree or other relevant training from a recognized institutionAt least 5 years experience in a similar position.Strategic thinking capacity, excellent analytical, problem solving, time management, and communication skills.Ability to work effectively and lead a teamExcellent reporting skillsDedicated and motivated individual
Kindly send your CV and cover letter detailing your experience, qualification and motivation for the job to recruitment@racg.co.ke and address it to Recruitment Manager as soon as you read this advert
Competitive remuneration will be offered to the right candidate and only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Kenafric Industries Limited Van Sales Reps Jobs in Kenya

Position: Van Sales Rep – Confectionery Division – Machakos / Embu / Kakamega
 Mandatory Requirements: Prior Exp in the above Towns for FMCG
 Reporting To: Area Sales Manager
To provide delivery and merchandising service to a prescribed plan, developing and maintaining an excellent customer service record at all times. This role should take pride in the delivery of goods to the customer whilst making the process as simple and flexible as possible.

Main ResponsibilitiesDeliver product on a regular basis determined by a delivery plan and set route to a specific set of customers within the agreed window of time. Establish and maintain excellent customer relationships by providing an efficient, reliable, friendly and courteous service to all customers Maintain the highest standard of service by maintaining the required supply of stock to ensure a 100% service level through full fixtures with no ‘stock outs’ as per the agreed customer service level package (Including Merchandising Plano-gram / counting stock / replenish / collect Sale or Return products) to the highest standard.Complete all required paperwork for the Business and for the Customer accurately and in full in line with the agreed company standard. Communicate effectively with customers and maintain up to date information regarding new initiatives, prices, promotions, new product listings and product de-lists. Pick orders accurately from the van against the picking list and ensure they are checked and signed for by each customer Provide information and feedback to the Area sales Manager, on Customer requirements and competitor activity on your route You Will Responsible/Accountable For:-The goods loaded into the back of your van, both in terms of the condition of these goods which must be in pristine condition and ready for sale and for accountability for stock take purposes. Targets of the month (volume, distribution) Cash collection on a daily basisBad debtsThe correct use of and maintenance of all equipment supplied by the company.The safe handling and maintenance of the company vehicle to include all daily checks for oil, water, tyre pressures etc., as well as the cleanliness of the exterior and cab.Completing all of the “end day” tasks as required and any other duties as may be required by the company from time to time.Must have completed Secondary education -KCSE- C plainDiploma in relevant field is an added advantageMinimum of 3years in salesClean Driving Licence –Class BCE Good understanding of basic computer skills Demonstrable customer service skills/relationship building Experience within a High Street Retailing sales environment Excellent communication skills Dynamic and flexibleRelationship builderStrong negotiation and persuasion skillsAbility to read and understand reportsAbility to work in a teamKenafric Industries Limited is an equal opportunity employer

Send your CV to recruit@kenafricind.com

Administrative Senior Researchers Jobs in Kenya

Administrative Senior Researchers
An international company specializing in research and development wishes to constitute a three member team of highly qualified individuals especially in research fields to help setup their services in Kenya-Africa. The aim is to establish and lay extensive groundwork for smooth introduction of its services. This firm intends to operate under the name PFRD.Marketing or financeMedical or biological fieldSocial science
They shall be tasked with the followingConduct a baseline survey Establish and activate business operationsEnsure smooth running of operationsNote that this position is managerial.
PFRD will reserve the right to promote and to transfer anybody during the course of engagementThe candidate must have at least a Masters degree in a relevant field from a reputable institution.At least 3 years’ experience in a research or management and policy environment Candidates’ innovativeness and creativity will be heavily scrutinized Candidates must show proof of citizenship of the said nationalitiesExcellent presentation and writing skills    A good understanding of business development
Candidates are required to send their complete portfolios to pfrdrecruitment@gmail.com on or before 07.07.2013.
Interested candidates must include proof of their highest academic qualification and nationality- a maximum of three scanned documents may be sent.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Trade Finance Products Manager Job in Kenya

Trade Finance Products Manager (French and English speaking) Kenya
A regional commercial bank operating in many African countries is looking for a bilingual, hard-working and motivated Trade Finance Products Manager

Duties:

Reporting to the cluster head and the senior group trade finance manager Formulate and articulate a country trade business strategy aligned to the Group business strategy Develop a Trade Customer Target Market list and carry out customer trade wallet sizing exercise to better understand the flows, players, volumes, and trade corridors Actively initiate & support new product development, roll-out and implementation Originate, structure and close trade deals against customer opportunities sourced either jointly with LAM, RAM, GAM or directly Develop and manage a trade deal pipeline and manage end to end deal conversion working closely with LAM, RAM, GAM and Group Trade Head to ensure revenue momentum is sustained Draw up weekly customer calling plan for trade customers to drive trade business Negotiate key trade terms with clients/resolving issues between product and client Provide expert trade advisory services to customers Monitor and drive customer approved trade credit facility utilization Champion risk approvals for trade deals and provide risk management of trade portfolio and structured solutions to mitigate risk Provide Relationship Managers & Customers continuous trade product knowledge through training, workshop and forums to maximum trade opportunity identification/solutions Development and delivery of client trade sales materials, presentations, proposals, brochures and product awareness campaign Proactively manage new and existing trade clients ensuring increased throughput to grow bank’s share of wallet Review trade product pricing periodically and do competitive and SWOT analysis Drive overall client satisfaction and service benchmark of trade offering and build customer loyalty Manage trade monthly financials and MIS process Act as affiliate key trade point of contact for RAMs, GAMs, FI and Group trade Ensure that the processes, structures and systems required to effectively service existing clients and develop new clients are in place and continuously reviewed using SLA’s Develop a client development and retention plan for every existing client, using the banks tool to optimise our cross-selling and deep selling opportunities with the client Establish and maintain critical relationships with stakeholders in the local market, and with stakeholders in the wider company Group Continually drive and ensure consistent and superior client orientated culture and high quality service delivery to trade customers. Strong engagement of Operations, Technology is required Ensures that supportive, open relationships exist between Account Executives, Operations and relevant stakeholders and service providers within the affiliate.Bachelor’s/Master’s degree At least 5 years Trade Finance experience 3 of which must be in market facing/business development function Sound Trade Products knowledge with ability to package simple and complex trade transactions Ability to interact and negotiate with customers at a senior level Customer focused & results orientated; Excellent verbal communication, written and presentation skills Good organizational and time management skills are highly desirableIf you are interested and fulfill the requirements please send your CV to tracy@thecareerhub.co.za

Premier Academy Kindergarten Teaching Job Vacancy in Kenya

Applications are invited for the above mentioned post.
Have a diploma in Early Childhood Education from the KHA
Have a minimum of 3 years exposure to the British National Curriculum
Have a minimum of 5 years teaching experience at a reputable Kindergarten
Have a child-centered approach to teaching
Be computer literate and competent in the use of Excel & Word software
A handwritten application, together with a detailed CV, mobile contacts, 2 passports size photographs and 3 referees should be sent to:
The Human Resource Manager
Premier Academy
P.O. Box 39513 - 00623
Nairobi
on or before Tuesday, 2nd July 2013.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Cargo Transportation Sales Executive Job in Kenya

Our client is a global company that specialises in the sea transportation of cargo to and from Africa, the Middle East and the Indian Subcontinents-operating in more than 130 companies. The company is geared towards providing personal, accessible shipping service that combines excellent customer service and local expertise with product and service competitiveness. They are looking for a self-driven, dedicated, ambitious and proactive Sales Executive to join their dynamic team.

Key Responsibilities

Manage the selling process to external customers, including pricing and contract negotiationsImprove customer satisfaction and loyalty, through customer survey feedback on a regular basisOwn strong, multi-level relationships with new and existing customers (including main decision makers of various organizationsWork closely with various departments such as customer service, operations, finance etc to share information on agreed terms and conditions with customers.Actively engage customer service on current customer contacts to improve strategic relation-ships and to proactively resolve problems.Analyze market intelligence sources and use data to drive sales efforts and lead generation.Actively manage key stake holders at origin and other contact offices to ensure relationships are built Active use of lead management in sales database and monitor sales pipeline to ensure targets are met.Engage Trade and Marketing desks in destination and origin to ensure rate offers are promptly addressed and as per authorized limits.Ensuring Credit Customer Agreements are executed and monitored to reduce Day Sales Out-standing and Overdue amount.A degree in business or social sciences, professional training on sales and customer service is an advantage.2-5 years in similar role in the service industry; experience in logistics or supply chain industry is a distinct advantage.Knowledge of customer service or internal sales processes and tools that build customer satisfaction, issues resolution and secure additional volumes.Ability to engage with people at various levelsExcellent interpersonal skills and presentation skillsBe customer-centric, attentive and engaging at all times, even under high pressure situations.Should be persistent and have a sense of urgency with ability to manage pressure.Send your application including a cover letter indicating your desire to work with our client; a detailed CV highlighting relevant experience, details of current and expected salary, a day time phone contact, email address, and the names of three professional referees by close of business Tuesday 9th July, 2013.
Adept Systems
Management Consultants
P O Box 6416, Nairobi, GPO 00100
Email: recruit@adeptsystems.co.ke

Only short listed candidates will be contacted. 

Please note that we do not charge fees for receiving or processing job applications.

Traffic Studio Manager, and Client Service Executive Jobs in Kenya

A fantastic opportunity has arisen for a motivated and results-driven individual with a leading branding and communication agency

Traffic Studio Manager

Reporting to the General Manager

Overall Job Purpose

Handling of the Designers Output Management by supervising and advising the designers and ensuring the set deadlines are met on time without compromising the quality of the end product to the customers’ satisfaction

Duties and Responsibilities

Responsible for the smooth operations of design studio by organizing and coordinating workflow in order to attain the set targets on time.Ensuring preparation of daily plan for the designers after developing a brief for each designer by collecting all information being given by the customer.Responsible for Designer’s Output Management by supervising and advising the designers with an objective of getting best design output.Assigning and following up on jobs in Pre-Press and ensuring that they go to production on time so as to meet the agreed client deadline.Taking and writing briefs by compiling all the jobs in the studio and distributing them to the designers according to the designers strength and work load.Responsible for receiving all jobs coming into the department in order to ascertain that the paper work done matches with the job card and whether the CD/Artwork received is useable.Timely preparation and submission of accurate and comprehensive designers, Prepress and job sent to production reports to the supervisor.Work with the ClientAt  least a diploma in printing or any other relevant field or in-depth knowledge in printingAt  least 3 years experience in studio/Traffic management.Excellent  leadership, communication and organization skillsWork under minimum supervisionPays attention details.Establishing relationships with the clients ,maintaining and nurturing business relationships with the existing  and new clients  with an objective of increasing company revenue  by meeting the set targetsPreparing sales contract terms as per clients needs  and discussing the same to customer’s satisfaction after necessary approvalCreating portfolio of the clients accounts and monitoring their on-going activities with an  objective of ensuring they are completed in a timely and comprehensive manner to the clients satisfactionInitiate new business by establishing new business contacts  by developing thorough knowledge of the clients’ business and market trendsPreparing  briefs as per clients requirements for execution by the creative studioCheck each clients job status in the creative department and updating the client on the same with a view of having  timely and complete jobs as per clients  expectationsPreparing  accurate and timely quotations as per the client’s needsAdvising the clients on  new company products  and services that would add value to their business so as to initiate new  and grow current businessPreparing comprehensive and timely reportsImplementing the approved sales  and marketing strategiesHandling any other duties that may be assigned from time to timeDegree/Diploma in Sales and Marketing or related subjectA minimum of 2 years experience in customer service or related field in designBe motivated, enthusiastic with exceptional interpersonal skills and organizational skillsAble to work under pressure, multi task and make effective and consistent decisions under pressureKnowledge on advertising and printing will be an added advantageExcellent communication and presentation skillsThe ability to demonstrate an understanding of customers’ business requirementsMust be enthusiastic and results orientated with high energy and drive.Good personal and business planning skills.Team player
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Real Estate Marketing Representative Job in Kenya (Salary 30,000-35,000 + Commission)

Real Estate Marketing Representative (Salary 30,000-35,000 + Commission)
Our client is a real estate firm based in Lavington and is looking for Real Estate Marketing Representative.

Job Purpose:  

Responsible for marketing the organizations’ services and bringing in new business. They will also be responsible for marketing vacancies in properties managed by the organizations’ and for assisting in branding and client relations management.

Job Duties and Responsibilities

Supporting the implementation of a branding and marketing strategyProvide information for updating the website and creating marketing materialMarketing the organization service, vacant units for rent or units for saleIdentifying and proposing to potential clients for new businessWork with the existing marketing plans establishedEnsuring client feedback is received and following up on action requiredCarrying out other related tasks as might be required from time to timeWrite daily reports for clients visitedBachelors Degree or Higher Diploma in Marketing or similarAt least 2 years of proven experience working as a marketerMust have proven experience in the real estate sectorA competent user of the Internet, Microsoft Word, Microsoft PowerPoint and Microsoft ExcelMust be able to operate computers and other office machines such as printers, scanners, fax, copier, telephonesGood communication, both oral and writtenGood influencing and negotiating skillsGood organisation and administrative skillsA strong team playerAbility to perform with minimal supervisionAbility to adopt a flexible approach to meet the needs of the businessMust be a person of high integrityArticulate and self confidentProfessional and highly motivatedAbility to manage assigned tasks in a proactive and efficient mannerAdaptable and able to work in an environment of fluctuating workloadsMust display a high degree of emotional maturityIf you meet the above requirements send your CV only, to vacancies@corporatestaffing.co.ke, indicating the title (Real Estate Marketing Representative (Salary 30-35k + Commission) on the subject line before the 2nd of July 2013.

Please note your current salary on your application. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

INTERSOS Education Sector Coordinator Job in Nairobi / Mogadishu with Frequent Missions in Somalia

INTERSOS is an independent non-profit humanitarian organization committed to assist the victims of natural disasters and armed conflicts. Its activities are based on the principles of solidarity, justice, human dignity, equality of rights and opportunities, and respect for diversity and coexistence, paying special attention to the most vulnerable and unprotected people.INTERSOS has been continuously working in South Central Somalia (SCZ) since 1992 and has been present in Puntland since 2011. There are currently four INTERSOS operational field offices in
Mogadishu, Baidoa, Jowhar and North Gaalkacyo. INTERSOS office in Mogadishu as well as a guesthouse for international staff has been recently reopened. At present INTERSOS is implementing projects in the protection, health, WASH and education sectors. In the protection field, INTERSOS is supporting children and women survived from GBV in Baidoa,
Afgooye, Mogadishu, and Johwar. In Mogadishu and Baidoa, INTERSOS is carrying out awareness and risk mitigation campaigns. A cross-country family tracing project has been recently activated.
In the health sector, INTERSOS is supporting the Jowhar Regional Hospital.
In the WASH sector, since 2006 INTERSOS has been supporting schools, IDPs, host communities and urban vulnerable households in crisis in Baidoa and agro-pastorals in rural areas of Bay Region.
In education, INTERSOS support activities organized in the Vocational Training Centre in Jowhar, a
secondary level education school established by INTERSOS to give real employment possibilities to young Somalis who want to avoid being enlisted into militias in the future. Following the positive impact such a project had, in 2011 INTERSOS has opened a second Vocational Training Centre in Baidoa. In Baidoa and surrounding villages INTERSOS is currently rehabilitating different primary schools providing training and material support to teachers in collaboration with the Directorate of Education Culture and Higher Education.
INTERSOS is the focal point for the education cluster in Bay Region
INTERSOS, in the framework of its activities in Somalia, is currently selecting candidates for the following position.

Position: Education Sector Coordinator
Job site: Nairobi/Mogadishu with frequent missions in Somalia
 Starts from: 8th of July 2013 (6 months with possibility to extend)

Key responsibilities:

The education sector coordinator assists the HoM in his daily tasks with particular attention to the sector of Education. In particular he/she will monitor the correct application of internal and donor procedures, participation in meetings at National level, supporting the HoM in the negotiations with donors, constant visits to the field bases, management and coordination of expat personnel, ensuring coordination among the different field offices, direct communication with Region/HQ in respect of the above.
With respect to the above mentioned sectors of intervention, the following responsibilities are delegated to the Education coordinator:The Education Coordinator is supporting the HoM and the Project Managers in the process of writing and submitting proposals and monitoring and evaluating the implementation of activities. He/she will improve and strengthen - from one side - the capability of Intersos to implement programmes and activities and - on the other side - the capacity and competence of both individuals and working groups within the mission. The Education Coordinator should also guarantee the strict observance of INTERSOS internal procedures as well as to main donors’ rules and regulation. With regard to this, he/she will be in charge of ensuring the respect of projects reports deadlines and commitments foreseen by MoU and Agreement stipulated with International donors and agencies.
PR and Official Representation
The Education Coordinator can represent the Organization in the Country in agreement with the HoM in the following working meetings such as: Education working group, Cluster meetings and other un-formal meetings with donors and stakeholders.

Main tasks:Supervise, train and coordinate national and international Intersos education team (Education PMs, education officers, , etc) to ensure the correct implementation of the Education country Programme.Work to integrate Education into other program sectors; work with HoM and with INTERSOS Health and Protection Coordinators to ensure that all programs are contextually appropriate and consider and apply education principles to their activities.To assume responsibility for the management and economic and financial administration of the INTERSOS Education programme and for its entire implementation process, and to ensure the achievement of its objectives and resultsParticipate regularly at the National Education clusters meetings in Mogadishu/Nairobi and at the Regional Education cluster meetings.Participate at the National Education/EiE sub-cluster meetings at Regional level whenever the respective PM and officers are operating in remote areas.Represent the Education program with national authorities, non-state actors, UN agencies, NGOs, donors, etc.Oversee the timely implementation of grants, submission of reports and management of budgets, including budget forecasting, development of spending and work plans and indicator tracking sheets.Participate in the development of budgets for education program proposals in conjunction with the finance department at Nairobi levelPost-graduate degree in education sciences, international relations, social sciences, or other related field.At least three year experience working in the Education Sector in Humanitarian ContextDemonstrated experience in staff supervision, capacity building, project design and budget management.Experience in working with and coordinating with the UN, EU, internationals donors, INGOs etc.Strong communication and interpersonal skills with excellent analysis and writing skills.Working experience in Somalia is a plus.Fluent English spoken and written.Application should be submitted to: humanresources@intersos.org and somalia@intersos.org specifying in the subject “Education Coordinator Somalia”

Operations Manager Job in Mombasa, Kenya

An Operations Manager urgently needed in Mombasa

Requirements;

5 TO 6 Years in customs declaration (For all kinds of cargo) and have knowledge of Regime codes / HS Codes etc...Well conversant with port operations and have relationship with KPA senior staff/accounts etc..Have relationships with Customs in Mombasa (Port section and Long room section). In case of any KRA issues, should be able to resolve them instantly.Must have worked in Mombasa port with port operations.Have relationships with all major shipping Lines in MombasaMust have good communication skills. Must have worked as a team leader Must know how to manage bonds / cancel bonds / Border controlcontacts with shipping Lines, and understanding the entire concept of shipping Line operations, Guarantee forms, container control etc..Salary will be negotiated during the interviews but on the circa of    50,000 to 100,000/-  .

Applications close on 5th of July 2013.

Send your cv to hr@freight-in-time.com

Should you not have heard from us from the closing date, consider your application unsuccessful.

Freight in Time is an equal employer.

Customer Service Representatives Jobs in Kenya

Customer Service Representatives (Shift work)
Are you a Diploma holder with a clear accent and outstanding computer skills, flexible to work on shift basis?
Flexi Personnel is looking for enthusiastic and self motivated customer Service representatives with a positive attitude and a team player to work in a call centre.Screening and moderating user submitted content, answering support requests and performing support functions.Moderating and screening written user content on ProfilesModerating and screening user submitted photosAnswering Online Help RequestsAnswering telephone support requestsProcessing Testimonials (depending on language)Various support tasks assignedInternet and Computer literate Passion for Customer ServiceAbility to respond promptly to customer inquiriesAbility to handle and resolve customer complaintsAbility to multitask and take up more workload when requiredOutstanding language skills (grammatically correct, can express things clearly)Ability to work with multiple tabs and multiple browsers efficiently in a web browser based support system (speed and accuracy are important)Very good work ethic (is reliable, motivated, professional)Interested? Call 0702 152 674 on Tuesday 25th June as from 12.00 noon to 4.00pm ONLY to book your slot for interview.

Note: Only serious candidates need to call

Quality Assurance Assistant Job in Kenya ( Salary Ksh.25,000)

Our client a manufacturing company needs to fill the following position:-

Quality Assurance Assistant (A Lady)

Position Brief

The successful candidate will assure consistent quality of production by developing and enforcing good manufacturing practice (GAMP) systems; validate processes; provide documentation; and manage staff. 

She will be responsible for developing, revising and implementing quality standards and policies within the organization. She will maintain high levels of customer satisfaction and consistently meet the required international or business standards as it is her responsibility. She will implement systems that

facilitate productivity, improve processes and should guarantee efficacy.

Key Tasks & Responsibilities:-

Determine and negotiate in-house quality procedures, standards and/or specifications.Assess customer requirements and ensuring that these are met.Help set customer service standards.Investigate and set standards for quality/health and safety.Ensure that manufacturing processes comply with standards at both national and international level.Work with operating staff to establish procedures, standards, systems and procedures.Write management/technical reports and customers' charters.Determine training needs.Act as a catalyst for change and improvement in performance/quality.Direct objectives to maximize profitability.Record, analyze and distribute statistical information.Monitor daily performance.Provide feedback on quality problems to the production team and find a solution to improve quality level.Ensure the effective and efficient operation of team to provide quality improvement leadership.Attend all required trainings as assigned.Participate in forecasting and forward planning activities.Execute and implement quality activities in compliance with company goal.Inform the internal and external quality problems to the inspection line and improve the inspection process.Notify line problems to the Quality Control staff and improve the quality level.Ensure team members to comply with policies and procedures.Drive continuous improvement activities (Process, Facilities, Man, and Materials).Build and maintain good working relationships with Team Members and management. Should posses a degree in Bsc Analytical Chemistry/Bio Chemistry/ Industrial  Chemistry or Food Science. Should have 1-2 years work experience in the food safety and/or quality in the food/manufacturing industry.She should be aged between 26 years and above.Proficient with Microsoft Office applications.Ability to multi-task with multiple priorities and time frames.Capacity to give a fast determination with any decision making situation.Analytic problem solving and effective decision-making.Strong organizational skills.Strong verbal and written skills.Strong planning and organizational skills. If you meet the above minimum requirements, kindly send your CV to; (in the CV, include your current and expected salary to  frankmconsult@yahoo.com- Salary is Kshs. 25,000/-

General Insurance Direct Sales Representatives Jobs in Kenya

We are a general insurance company looking for skilled, results-oriented, self-motivated, enthusiastic, passionate and extroverted persons each with a “can-do” attitude to fill the following positions:
 Job Title: Direct Sales Representatives
 Department: Marketing & Business Development
 Report to: Assistant Manager - Sales
To grow the business of the company through selling of the company products
 Key Tasks, Duties and ResponsibilitiesDirect sales of the Company’s various insurance products to meet (or exceed) production targetsEstablish, maintaining and developing relationships with existing customersArranging meetings with potential customers to prospect for new businessActing as an intermediary between the company and its existing and potential marketsGathering market and customer informationGeneral customer service that arise in the course of dutyDegree or diploma in a business-related fieldCertificate of Proficiency is an added advantageA minimum of 1 years experience in salesStrong, interpersonal and presentation skillsAbility to work under minimum supervisionHigh integrity & high motivationDo your qualifications and experience match those listed above? Then it is YOU we’re looking for! Apply NOW by sending your application letter and updated CV to kaziafrica2012@gmail.com Please note that applications shall be reviewed on a first-come, first served basis, and only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
~We are an equal opportunity employer ~

Vacancy for Security Personnel in Nairobi, Kenya

Vacancy for Security Personnel:

A lounge and restaurant is looking to higher eligible candidates who are accountable, dedicated and motivated for the position of Security Personnel.

The candidates should meet the following requirements and qualification:

At least 2-3 years of experience in a similar positionExperience in crowd managementShould be energetic, enthusiastic, presentable with excellent interpersonal skillsInterested candidates are invited to send in their resume and applications indicating your current and expected salary, contacts with three references to markogwell@gmail.com by 28th June, 2013 with the title: “Security Personnel”.

Female candidates are encouraged to apply. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Vacancy for Hotel Services Supervisor in Nairobi, Kenya

Vacancy for Hotel Services Supervisor:

A lounge and restaurant is looking to higher eligible candidates who are dedicated and motivated for the position of Hotel Services Supervisor.

The candidates should meet the following requirements and qualification:

Higher/Diploma in Food and BeverageAt least 2-3 years of experienceExperience in Accounting and Business Management skills is an added advantage.Should be energetic, enthusiastic, presentable with excellent interpersonal skillsInterested candidates are invited to send in their resume and applications indicating your current and expected salary, contacts with three references and a picture to markogwell@gmail.com by 28th June, 2013 with the title: “Hotel Services Supervisor”.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Accountant Job in Kenya (Salary 60,000-70,000k)

Our client is seeking to recruit an Accountant for their organization.

Job Duties and Responsibilities

Bank reconciliationEstablish internal controls by recommending policies and procedure to be adoptedHandle statutory returnsAssist in payroll preparationshttp://www.careerpointkenya.com/wp-includes/js/tinymce/plugins/wordpress/img/trans.gifHelp in the preparation of BudgetsPreparations and reviewing of income statements and statement of financial positions and give quarterly financial forecastAssist in Audit preparation workMaintain accounting records and reconciliation controls of approved budgetsCost accountingFacilitate stocktaking activitiesAny other duty assigned from time to timeA minimum of Diploma in accountingPreferred CPA section 2 or equivalentAt least 3 years experience in accountingMust be proficient in QuickBooks and Microsoft OfficeSuitable candidate should be of unquestionable integrityThey should also be dynamic and a team playerShould also have experience in internal auditingBe experience in all areas of accountingAbility to work to tight deadlines in a pressurized environmentHave high good attention to detailIf you meet the above requirements send your CV only, to vacancies@corporatestaffing.co.ke , indicating the title (Accountant Salary 60-70k) on the subject line before the 2nd of July 2013.

Please indicate your current salary on the application. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Beginners in Android Programming in Nairobi, Kenya

Title: Beginners in Android Programming

I am looking for Beginners in Android Programming or anybody who wants to start learning android. I have a small project (would take less than a week) that i would like you to work on as you learn. For those who have never done android programming, you should have done any mobile programming language (like JME or mobile web)

Pay: Negotiable but it is something small that would motivate you to learn

For those interested, call me on 0726172579 or email me at derduskenga@gmail.com

Lounge & Restaurant Waitress Position in Nairobi, Kenya

Waitress Position in Lounge and Restaurant:A lounge and restaurant is looking to higher eligible candidates who are dedicated and motivated for the position of Waitresses.The candidates should meet the following requirements and qualification:Diploma in Food and BeverageAt least 1-2 years of experienceExperience in basic Accounting skills is an added advantage.Should be energetic, enthusiastic, presentable with excellent interpersonal skillsInterested candidates are invited to send in their resume and applications indicating your current and expected salary, contacts with three references and a picture to markogwell@gmail.com by 28th June, 2013 with the title: “Waitress Position”.Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Cellulant Business Reporting Engineer Job in Kenya

Cellulant is a mobile commerce company. It operates Africa’s number one mobile commerce network and aims to connect 100 million customers to its mobile commerce ecosystem. Cellulant was founded in 2003 and has currently operations in Kenya, Nigeria, Tanzania, Uganda, Rwanda, Ghana, Zimbabwe, Mozambique, Malawi, Zambia, Botswana and every year moving into new countries.
We are the mobile commerce partner of choice and our goal is to connect all of our corporate customers, including e.g. the top Pan African banks, various merchants, to the richest mobile commerce ecosystem in Africa, helping them provide better communication, and more services, and more value to their end consumers. We do that by providing services like mobile banking, mobile payments, music, information services and other mobile related services.
To be able to meet these aggressive growth expectations we need to grow our dynamic team.
We are recruiting a highly motivated Implementation Engineers keen to utilize their existing skills and develop new ones that will enable them to add to the success of the organization as well as their own
We invite you to be part of that growth. We seek to recruit pro-active and self - driven individuals to fill the position below;The successful candidate is expected to ensure smooth data generation from company and client data base and be the front-line contact for reporting requests.
 Generation of data reports from Cellulant and client Databases for business reporting on a daily basis and ensure these have been reported to the relevant teams.Work with internal and external customers to analyze large quantities of data and develop reporting templates and modelsShare the data extracted with the revenue assurance coordinator and where required to, help in analysis of company’s performancePerform statistical analysis, data mining, extensive visualization and graphingPrepare a monthly consolidated report that assimilates varied data and ensure it is shared with the relevant recipients of the report.Maintain a data bank of all monthly reports on Workspace and ensure this is secure and accessible at all timesBe the liaison between the business intelligence team, technology teams and support teams on reporting questionsAssist in extraction of useful insights from the Quality of Service reports on a monthly basis for use in the monthly BI DashboardPerform any additional work that may be allocated, by the Head of BI and CBSS.Perform data validation and ad hoc queriesContinuous audit of data queries/ and data bases to ensure data integrity and quality.Assist in ensuring data is accurate as it has an implication on revenues earned by the companyTracking technical revenue assurance queries raisedPerform any additional work that may be allocated, by the Head of BI and CBSS.Assist the business in development and implementation of a business intelligence reporting tool.Together with the technical team, is the point-person to ensure the development of a data warehousing tool that shall have all the relevant data for the companyAssist in all aspects of warehousing that touch on BI, providing guidance to the head of BI on technical issues surrounding the development of the warehouse.Perform any additional work that may be allocated, by the Head of BI and CBSS.A first degree in Computer Science or Information SystemsAdvanced Excel knowledgeExperience in programming or software development.Experience in managing / working with databasesAbility to use MySQL / PHPAttention to detail and high level of accuracyAbility to understand and work with multiple business data models and interpret data based on business operational functions.Advanced knowledge and experience in the development and usage of relational databases.The ability to balance between data needs and requirements for actionAbility to work effectively with persons at all levels in the organization, portraying and explaining data in multiple formatsAbility to be self-directed, make independent judgments and act assertivelyAbility to develop and analyze complex data sets and understand their significance to the organizationBe a strong communicator, verbally and in writing, as you will frequently deal with higher levels of management.Ability to independently coordinate multiple assignments.Ability to work under pressureInterested candidates are requested to submit their CVs and a convincing cover letter to pdc.recruitment@gmail.com indicating the job title applied for by 9th July 2013. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Human Resource Manager, Administrator, Content Writer Jobs in Kenya

Our client is an international training solutions provider that offers end-to-end learning and skill-building solutions that impact business performance through enhanced employee productivity, customer profitability and effective talent transformation. With the company expanding to several countries in Africa, our client wishes to recruit a several positions to manage its training interventions in Administration and Sales. The following are the positions to be filled.

Human Resource Manager

The position will be responsible for ensuring that the training and personnel requirements for the region for both sales and service are met as per the training needs identified. They will also act as a key contact between the central team and regional training resources.

Main Responsibilities

The candidate will be expected to carry out responsibilities in line with their job title. 

These responsibilities include:Giving strategic direction to the training needs of a region.Utilizing in-depth understanding of the core purpose of training at regional level and devise training strategy accordingly.Closely collaborating with business at the regional as well as the local operating country level so that both the sides are on the same platform in identifying and addressing training needs. Managing manpower challenges of the organization based on an understanding of the region and design the training calendar accordinglyReviewing existing strategies on periodic basis to make changes and modifications as and when necessary.Responsible for effective and seamless implementation of the training plan Working along with the Sales and admin head to finalize the content and training execution guidelines.Working in alignment with the HR team of the client to design, plan and execute training effectively.Analyzing the training reports and tracking the progress made through training interventions. Identifying areas of further improvement through delivery, content modification or training design.Responsible for the number of Training man days in accordance to the training calendar and agreed upon at each Operating country as well as budgets, cost and profit.Responsible for establishing a Management Information System for the region handled.Performance, people and process management. Responsible for performance and growth of the people reporting into him through skill enhancement by putting them through training workshops.Creating growth channels for his team members and hand hold them in their endeavors from time to time.Creating and audit the processes followed at each Operating Country within the region to ensure that there are no gaps and process is complied to.Managing Reward and Recognition at the Regional levelResponsible for manpower recruitment at the regional level along with the Sales Head as well as with the  managers of the client.Strategizing the training needs at the Operating Country as well as the Regional level.Finalizing the training calendar at the Operating Country and the Regional levelSkill Building of client and sales trainers in the region.Deciding on the Reward & Recognition Program
The successful candidate should possess the following:Relevant Post Graduate/MBA DegreeTotal experience of more than 5 years of handling all functions of HR or training in a medium to a large sized organization preferably in a telecom/FMCG industry.Expert in MS - OfficeThe successful candidate should also possess the following personal attributes:Strong Communication Skills – Both written and spokenPeople’s person who has the ability to create bonds easily and quicklyGood Presentation SkillsExecution and Operational ExpertiseAbility to engage and build relations with multiple stakeholders, including trainers, line and direct  managers and othersContent Writer (Temp)

The candidate will be expected to carry out responsibilities in line with their job title. 

The main responsibility in line with the job title is Creation and customization of Content as per the business and people requirement of the Operating country. Understanding and studying the business challenges and the market reality of the region operating in. Should be able to create effective content on Product, Process and Skills for the Sales staff working at different levels.Updating knowledge on operating country’s laws and regulation so as to create content accordingly which helps the sales staff to sell products and service clients while complying with the local laws.Getting an in-depth understanding of the training requirements of the sales staff so as to create the content accordingly.Updating knowledge about the competition, company products, pricing and the industry so as create a useful and effective content.Aligning with Sales trainers to get the feedback on the training program conducted so that relevant changes can be made.Constructing learning solutions while ensuring quality norms and creating facilitator and participant guides as well as other training material.Conducting field study as and when required to obtain ground level data and pilot programs and Train the trainers for trainers on the contentThe successful candidate should possess the following:Have a Post Graduate/MBA/Graduate in English Literature/Mass communicationShould have created content or conducted Training programs for the telecom industry. Have experience in training, preferably in telecommunications companies or call care centers,  coupled with good writing skillsHave experience in telecommunications industry and specifically in Sales experience would be preferred.Proficiency in MS - OfficeThe successful candidate should also possess the following personal attributes:Strong and creative Written Communication Skills. Relevant experience in writing/ editing/ proof reading for tutorials and technical articles would be added advantage.Team Player with research or structured initiative orientationPersons with strong sense of logic and analytical ability and sound visualization skillsEye for detail with ability to work with deadlinesAbility to conceive, analyze and explain complex situations and circumstances in simple ways to broad consumer audienceFamiliarity with online publishing and being active in the online world through blogging or other avenues is a strong plusAdministrator

Main Responsibilities

Reporting to the Head – Customer Service, the candidate will be expected to carry out responsibilities in line with their job title. These responsibilities include:

Managing Operations effectively Ensuring that the training is delivered on time with at least the minimum defined number of people.Complying with the processes defined and ensuring that the reports like Post Training Reports (PTR), attendance sheets, Impact stories are filled and submitted on time.Ensuring that the maximum number of role holders is covered for training and thus the training benefit is extended to its utmost.Assist in arranging for the maintenance and procurement of all necessary equipment and materials relating to effective delivery and measurement of training.Customization of Content as per the business and people requirement of the operating countryGaining an understanding and studying the business challenges and the market reality of the region operating in.Getting an in-depth understanding of the training requirements of the sales staff so as to modify the content accordingly.Updating knowledge about the competition, company products, pricing and the industry so as to give inputs in creating a useful and effective content.Responsible for handling all bookings and travel logistics.Vendor sourcing and presentation to Head- CS, for vetting.Responsible for all administrative duties across all units.Minimum Requirements:

The successful candidate should possess the following:

Relevant Graduate or Post Graduate Degree5 – 7 years Customer Service /Admin Experience. Preferred will be 2 years telecom experienceKnowledge of the country’s local languageExpert in MS- OfficeThe successful candidate should also possess the following personal attributes:Strong Communication Skills – Both written and spokenA people’s person who has the ability to create bonds easily and quickly and the ability to engage and build relations with multiple stakeholders, including trainees, managers and othersGood Presentation Skills and knowledge on the subject matterThe candidate should be able to present himself as a mentor for guidance and knowledgeShould have exposure in commercial activities and vendor development.Strong vendor negotiation skills will be an added advantage.Interested candidates should send their application letters and detailed CV by email ONLY to recruitkenya@kimberly-ryan.net. Please note that ONLY shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Taxi Co. Panel Beater Job in Nairobi, Kenya

A leading Taxi company in Kenya is looking for a panel beater for its workshop in Industrial Area.

Qualifications& Experience

O level certificateMust have Trade Test 1 & 22 years experienceInterested and Qualified candidates should E-mail their application letters, accompanied with the above testimonials to taxirecruit@gmail.com  on or before 1st July 2013

Community Development Facilitator at RIDEP, Tharaka

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1. At least a Diploma in General Agriculture, Organic Agriculture, Sustainable Agriculture from a recognized Institution.
2. At least three years experience working with rural communities in development and agro-marketing
 3. Knowledge and preferably proven experience in agro-marketing and entrepreneurship development
4. Proven ability to work smoothly with many stake holders
5. Proven ability to establish and maintain healthy interpersonal relations
6. Must have a clean driving license for a motor bike and demonstrable skills (experience ) for the same
7. Experience of working in dry lands and arid and semi arid areas will be an added advantage
8. Proven experience and demonstrable skills in resource mobilizations and proposal writing
9. Computer literacy and proven ability in the general use of Microsoft Computer applications, internet and emails.
10. Be between 26 – 36 years

B. ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
1. Community mobilization, community organization, group formation and functioning
2. Implementing programme / project activities for maximum results (outputs, outcomes and impact)
3. Training on community leadership skills and group conflict resolutions
4. Training on agro-marketing and entrepreneurship development
5. Monitoring and evaluation
6. Documentation and Report Writing
7. Mobilizing funds and resources for continuity of RIDEP Programmes

RIDEP is currently working only in Tharaka-Nithi County and its office is located in Marimanti. The Community Development Facilitator will be stationed in the field within Tharaka Sub-County (nearer to the target communities)

If you feel you qualify for this position, kindly submit your Word Document Application and CV through email (only) with subject “CDF Position 2013” to Email: ridepkenya2012@gmail.com. In the application please quote current salary (or if not currently working, the last salary earned) and the salary you expect at RIDEP. This is a mandatory requirement and those who will not disclose this will not be considered. Attach a detailed CV containing a mobile phone number and a list of the academic and professional certificates, testimonials, names and contacts of three referees, to reach the undersigned by June 30th 2013. Applicants are advised not to send any other attachments except for the application and CV

NB:
1. Hand delivered or post delivered applications will not be considered. Only short-listed applicants will be contacted. Canvassing for the job is highly prohibited and may lead to automatic disqualification.
2. RIDEP is an equal employer and all, including women are encouraged to apply for this position.

Assistant Agronimist

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Kiscol is committed to appointing and retaining the most qualified and competent staff who have proven future potential to effectively and efficiently perform duties and responsibilities that they shall be appointed to in accordance with the objectives of the organization.

Kwale International Sugar Company Limited (KISCOL) hereby invites applications from qualified and experienced individuals for the following positions:

ASSISTANT AGRONOMIST

Qualifications and experience

o    Degree or diploma in agriculture related field

o    Minimum of two years experience in a cane plantation of over1000 ha; specializing in drip irrigation

o    A proven team player with the ability to relate well acrossall levels and within different cultural backgrounds

o    Computer literacy; training in Basis will be an addedadvantage

o    Valid driving licence

Duties and responsibilities

o    In collaboration with the Agriculture and Irrigationmanagers, oversee organize, coordinate and control daily activities of theplantation

o    Assist in provision of technical and management aspects ofcane production

o    Assist in monitoring proper implementation of agronomicstandards and agrochemicals

o    Develop systems, guidelines and standards of cane production

Qualifiedindividuals are invited to send their application along with detailed CV to careers@kwale-group.com so as to be received on or before 6th July 2013

Water Technician

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Kiscol is committed to appointing and retaining the most qualified and competent staff who have proven future potential to effectively and efficiently perform duties and responsibilities that they shall be appointed to in accordance with the objectives of the organization.

Kwale International Sugar Company Limited (KISCOL) hereby invites applications from qualified and experienced individuals for the following positions:

WATERTECHNICIAN

Qualifications and experience

Higher National Diploma in Grounds Water Technology or WaterEngineering.

Two years experience in ground water technology

Experience in water relay systems design and drillingoperations.

Excellent planning, reporting and analytical skills

Knowledge in design of water projects is an added advantagewith regards to irrigation

Duties and Responsibilities

Supervision of field projects

Installation and overhauling of water and sewer lines

Install and repair valves

Operate specialized equipment

Qualifiedindividuals are invited to send their application along with detailed CV to careers@kwale-group.com so as to be received on or before 6th July 2013