Imports Department Manager Job opportunity in Kenya

The person should be a highly self motivated and hands on individual able to run the imports department of a busy organisation with high volumes of imports on constant basis for the supply chain replenishment.

The required individual should be a Kenyan citizen with vast experience in importation and clearing procedures and should have worked in a clearing and forwarding company at managerial level and should be fully conversant with the KRA systems, also have adequate computer skills with a minimum of college or universty level of academic qualifications.

Any professional qualifications in the relevant field and also experience in bonded warehouse operations will be of added advantage.

The salary package will be commensurate to the position and on the skills, experience and ability of the individual to assume responsibility entailed in efficient operations of the import department.

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Production Manager Job in Kenya - FMCG Industry

Production Manager

Reporting to the Managing Director

Job Objective / Summary

Dynamic People Consulting is recruiting for a Production Manager one of its clients in the FMCG industry.

The Production Manager will be charged with coordinating the plant operations and overall administration to ensure operational plans and performance targets are met.

To ensure customers needs are met in terms of quality and quantity of the products requested.

Description of Duties

• Production planning and forecasting
• Sourcing and planning for availability of raw materials
• Managing the plant human resources pool
• Ensuring efficiency in all operations
• Working with the farmers, brokers and other stakeholders and fruit sectors to ensure raw materials are available
• Produce high quality products and meet the expectations
• Ensure plant machines are working well
• Deployment, supervision and development of staff
• Marketing the organisations’ products in the region
• To carry out any other duties that may be assigned by the managing Director from time to time.

Minimum Requirements

• University degree in B. Sc in Food Science and Technology
• Experience in juice manufacturing industry
• 10 years progressive working experience
• Good communication skills
• Excellent negotiation skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Managerial experience in a busy organization

Personal Attributes

• Well organized
• Honesty and demonstrate a high degree of integrity
• Diversity of tasks
• Creative thinking
• Analytical problem solving
• Physical application of skills
• Management of risk
• Team player
• Well dressed and mannered

If you meet the above requirements send your CV and cover letter indicating your current and expected salary to recruitment@dpckenya.com.

(Regional candidates from within the East African encouraged to apply)

Open until vacancy is filled.

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Maintenance Manager Job in Kenya - Boeing 737-200

Minimum Qualifications

License in Maintenance Engineering ratings for

- Airframe

- Powerplant

- Avionics

3 years experience on B737-200 type of aircraft

1 year experience of returning aircraft to service.

Applicants to send in their C.V.’s to: jr@airdc.co.ke, Umang.soni@airdc.co.ke

A copy of the application MUST be sent to

The Director General,
Kenya Civil Aviation Authority,
P.O. Box 30163-00100
Nairobi.
 
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Hotel Front Office Manager Job in Kenya - 5 Star Leading Hotel

There is an exciting opportunity in a 5 star leading hotel, this dynamic management role will require an individual with passion, drive and enthusiasm, a self-motivated individual with a positive approach and the ability to lead and motivate others whilst delivering effective business results.

Role:

The successful candidate will effectively manage the front office team, as well as contribute to the success of the hotel by ensuring that the highest standards of product and service are maintained and delivered at all times whilst maximizing profitability.

Typically, a hotel front office manager is responsible for all operations of the front desk and guest services, including the reservation, transport and luggage services. They are also responsible for the management of front office personnel such as staff training, shift scheduling, and supervising all duties of the front desk.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Making sure all aspects of your department run smoothly
• Ability to build a strong rapport with guests and instilling a culture of continuous improvement
• Playing a major role in strategic planning, revenue generating, handling budgeting and forecasting.
• Ensuring staff are fully prepared, motivated and ready to work to the highest standards.

Qualifications and Experience required:

• Masters/bachelors degree in hotel/institutional management, minimum of 8 years working experience in the hotel industry of which 5 should be in senior management in a similar capacity with a proven track record and strong management and organisational skills gained in a 4/5 star hotel.
• In depth knowledge of hotel operations, tourism industry, keen business awareness and commercial acumen, knowledge of Profit and Loss accounts.
• Strong communication and motivational skills, proven leadership abilities and good organisational abilities, etc.

NB: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and canvassing will result in automatic disqualification

All applicants should include a reliable email address, day-time telephone contact and must be accompanied with a detailed CV, colour photo and copies of relevant certificates.

Send your application not later than 16/9/2011 to: -

The Advertiser
P.O. Box 1333-00621
Or e-mail – hrm410@yahoo.com
Nairobi

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Project Manager Job in Nairobi, Kenya Swedish Trade Council

The Swedish Trade Council is a diplomatic body and resource available to all Swedish companies who wants to do international business. The Swedish Trade Council is jointly owned by the Swedish government and Swedish enterprise sector. Working for the Swedish Trade Council is similar to working for a business management consulting organization.

Our services aim to support Swedish companies to establish their prod­ucts, services and concepts and further develop their business on new markets. We have extensive experience of international business devel­opment with approximately 500 employees in more than 60 countries worldwide.

Some of the Swedish companies in East Africa are Ericsson, Volvo, Scania, Tetra Pak, Sandvik, Atlas Copco, SAAB, ABB, Alfa Laval, Assa Abloy, Oriflame, SKF, Josab, among others.

What do we expect from you as a Project Manager in East Africa?

You will be working with our consulting teams supporting our clients in their international business development. Your work will focus on leading and participating in the consultant teams in East, Central and West Africa and driving our new client development.

Projects vary from high-level market analysis and strategy development to setting up and participating in hands-on business meetings between Swedish companies and local customers or partners.

You will have an important role in the dialogue with the companies and other external relations working closely with the Area Manager for East, West and Central Africa, Sweden’s Trade Commissioner.

The preferred candidate will meet the following requirements:

• Master of Science in Business Management, Business Administration or/and Engineering
• Minimum 4 years experience from leading projects or sub-projects
• Experience from consultant/project manager within management consulting
• Actively participated in prospecting and sales of consulting assignments
• Strong language skills in English, both oral and written
• Business focused, result oriented and analytical
• Excellent organizational skills as well as proven record of honesty and integrity
• Superior interpersonal, written and oral communication and networking skills
• Social and team-working skills are highly valued
• Passion for and ability to handle new challenges

Added advantage would be:

• Experience from work within the European business sphere

Interested candidates that meet the stated requirements should provide a personal cover letter with a detailed CV, including names, addresses and phone contacts of 4 professional references.

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Closing date: September 15th, 2011.

Only short listed applicants will be contacted.

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Job Vacancy in Nairobi Kenya - Hub Manager

Job Title: Hub Manager

Location: Nairobi

Closing Date: Open Until Filled

Summary

Our client is a Business Membership Organization. Registered in Kenya in 2008 as a company limited by guarantee, our client is non-profit making and endeavours to become the voice of women in socio-economic issues.

The association is a growing network of business women who have come together to grow and excel both as individuals and entrepreneurs. Its vision is to be the leading women’s association in Kenya and its mission is empowering women in business to grow and excel.

Our client seeks to hire a Hub Manager to implement programmes funded by its principal partner, Vital Voices Global Partnership.

The Hub Manager will play a critical role in the overall operating structure of the company and the ABWN.

S/he will serve as the link between the company and Vital Voices Global Partnership and is responsible for four major areas of the program:

Primary Responsibilities

1. Event Planning and Management

• Oversee and execute all administrative and organizational tasks associated with events and activities comprising Vital Voices Global Partnership sub-grant program, one of which (the Corporate Ambassadors Program) will feature US/International speakers.
• Tasks include idea generation; planning; speaker selection and support; venue selection and booking; event management logistics; marketing and promotion; PR/media management; program development; handouts and collateral; presentation support; invitations; event registration and tracking and event follow-up.
• Work with Vital Voices on identification of topics and content for events where a Corporate Ambassador will participate; work directly with speaker, if necessary, to ensure that speaker remarks/presentation are on target. While the Hubs are not responsible for international travel arrangements for US/International speakers, they should support the needs of the speaker while he/she is on the ground in the Hub country.
• Create a 12 month calendar of planned hub events, including date, time, topic, speakers, location, format and number of attendees. Provide updates and changes as they happen.
• Maintain database of participants, members, guests, dignitaries and media.

2. Communications

• Maintain regular and open lines of communication with Network Hub leadership and other Network Hubs by regularly participating on the Network Portal, sharing event reports and content with other Hubs, and participating in monthly webinars.
• Contribute to quarterly Network newsletter.
• Create/edit press releases for Hub events.
• Monitor media and analysis and provide “clipping service” of articles and links to coverage of Network Hub events and activities.
• Conduct quarterly member survey and provide results to Vital Voices
• Regularly solicit stories from association members that reflect the impact of their involvement in the association has had on them personally and professionally (at least 1 per month).
• Develop promotional materials for Hub events

3. Reporting

• Maintain accurate financial records and documents evidencing sub-grant program expenditures.
• Submit timely reports using templates provided:
• An article for the quarterly Africa BWN Newsletter, Hub Highlights, detailing Hub activities
• Quarterly reports that include progress against objectives, budget comparisons (actual vs. planned), activity summary, impact stories
• Conduct baseline and impact surveys to program participants and report results
• Upon achievement of milestones, submit report to obtain additional grant funding
• Final report at end of grant period

4. Participation in Africa Businesswomen’s Network Activities

• Attend relevant training programs offered to Hubs for personal and professional development (e.g., webinar training sessions and discussions)
• Manage or support the association’s work in capacity building, specifically the use of the Self-Assessment diagnostic tool, and follow-on gap analysis, prioritization and action planning
• Actively participate in new initiatives or programs of the Network (e.g., input on Portal development, Network sustainability)
• Attend 1-2 regional Network Hub meetings/year

Skills and Requirements

• Holder of a Bachelors Degree
• Project Management Skills
• Communication & Interpersonal Skills
• Practical experience in use of relevant MS Office applications.
• 2-3 years work experience in a comparable position
• Analytical skills
• Technical skills to effectively manage and perform the Secretariat’s activities in a manner that consistently produce high quality of service.
• Excellent Writing Skills
• Recruit, Maintain and retain highly productive personnel.

How to Apply

Interested candidates holding the necessary requirements, good performance and / or references are encouraged to send their applications with a detailed CV, names and contacts of 3 referees, current telephone number and email address, to recruiter@personnelresource.com.

Only short listed candidates will be contacted.

“Personnel Resource is an equal opportunity employer”

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Business Development Manager Job in Kenya - Leasing Company

We are a leading leasing company in the region that manages a considerable leasing portfolio of a diversified asset range in excess of Kshs.10B.

We are looking for a Business Development Manager to join our business development team to continue driving this growth, not only locally but in the region.

We are looking for independent, self driven individuals with at least 2 years of relevant experience.

The selected individual will be expected to identify new opportunities and successfully bring them on board.

They would also be expected to manage relationships with their client portfolio and liaise with support services to oversee contract renewals, disposal and collections.

They will be expected to be creative and think outside the box in developing innovative business development strategy for the unique product we offer.

They will be expected to prepare regular reports on client relationship and timely and accurate preparation of the necessary management reports that relate to this key function.

They will be expected to liaise with funders for funding of customers transactions. A good appreciation of bank credit appraisal requirements would be an advantage.

Proficiency in MS Excel is a must.

The ideal candidate would be in late 20 to early 30s with preferably a first degree.

They would have some working experience in the financial sector, preferably banking.

They would have ideally spent sometime in credit and relationship management.

Those with prior business development experience with a focus on the government / public, financial services, education and/or health sectors will have an advantage.

The successful candidate will report to the Head of Business Development.

Good career prospects and a competitive, results driven compensation package will be offered to the right candidate.

If you meet the above requirements, please send your application to;

To The Human Resource Manager
P.O Box 16521 – 00100
Nairobi

So as to reach us on or before 18th July, 2011.

Only shortlisted candidates shall be contacted
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Diani Resort Sales Manager, Assistant Front Office Manager, Housekeeper and Restaurant Manager Jobs in Mombasa Kenya

A medium-size resort located in Diani invites hospitality professionals who are energetic, passionate about guests, and keen on revenues to apply for the below positions:

1. Sales & Marketing Manager

Responsible for: Developing S&M strategy, generating new business, maximizing revenues, spearhead social media strategy.

2. Assistant Front Office Manager

Responsible for: All Front Office operations, guest relations, revenue management, optimization of all policies and procedures, and staff development.

3. Housekeeper

Responsible for: All Housekeeping operations, rooms cleaning and maintenance schedules, stock taking, budgeting, optimizing all policies and procedures, and staff development.

4. Restaurant Manager

Responsible for: Revenue generation and maximization, cost reduction, budgeting, menu engineering, quality guest service, and staff development

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelors’ Degree or Diploma in related field
• At least 3 years’ experience

Send your Application letter and CV to coastresortjobs@gmail.com by 6th July 2011
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Job Vacancy in Kenya - Money Transfer Business Manager

Position: Money Transfer Business Manager

An existing money transfer business with operations in several towns in central Kenya wishes to recruit a manager to run its operations, and drive their ambitions for regional expansion.

Reporting Relationships

Reporting To: Directors

Responsible For: All Outlets Staff

Main Purpose of the Job

• Responsible for day to day running of all money transfer outlets
• Primary responsibility for ensuring completeness of documentation at the outlets
• Responsible for transaction volume & profitability performance
• Recruitment of reliable and honest outlet staff
• Reporting responsibilities

Key Responsibilities

• Supervise staff to ensure that; proper customer service within outlets, proper working hours, float coordination and banking optimization, opening and closing hours are observed.
• Custody and control of all assets and float.
• Demand driven Float allocation to outlets
• Control money transfer outlet transactions
• Maintain relations with Telkom partners, banks and other business partners
• Supervise Banking and cashing.
• Daily reporting to directors by email on transaction volumes, banking, etc
• Receive and address all customer complaints
• Make suggestions and proposals for business improvement to Directors
• Act as scout and Project Manager for new outlets opening

Communication Demands

• Directors
• Staff
• Telkom companies
• Banks
• Customers

Other application requirements

• Must have 2yrs experience in money transfer business in a managerial capacity
• Must be conversant with ms word, excel, email
• Must indicate current and expected remuneration

Applications to applications@speedcapital.co.ke

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Production Manager Job Vacancy in Kenya

Key Responsibilities

• Production planning, budgets and control.
• Monitoring and reviewing production level against set targets.
• Ensuring effective and efficient utilization of available resources in the production unit.
• Developing production operation standards and ensuring compliance for the manufacture of quality products
• Ensuring sound maintenance of equipment and other related facilities.
• Ensuring observation and compliance to environmental, health and safety measures and regulation
• Supervising, appraising production staff and identifying their development and training needs
• Preparing timely and accurate reports.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Must be over 30 years of age.
• Holder of Degree in Dairy/Food Science and Technology from a recognized institution.

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Brand Manager / Executive - Nutrition Job Vacancy

Job Title: Brand Manager / Executive - Nutrition

Company Profile: A multinational company that deals in the Manufacturing and Production of Nutritional and dairy products, coffee, tea, beverages, chocolate and confectionery

Direct Report to: Category Marketing Manager

Main Purpose of the job

Develop and execute brand plans so as to deliver market share, sales volume, revenue and profit growth objectives

Main Responsibilities

• Deliver brand business objectives in terms of market share, sales volume and revenue and profit growth
• Define key brand challenges and develop category strategies to achieve brand business objectives
• Provide sound inputs into the demand planning process to ensure accurate monthly sales forecast
• Initiate, propose, execute monitor and evaluate campaigns and activities for management buy-in and approval
• Implement, review and evaluate the brand plan in line with the brand /category strategy, covering brand communication, promotions, consumer insight, pricing strategy and product innovation/renovation
• Control PFME and TTS investments while ensuring effective advertising and promotional policies and practices for the brands
• Perform control of the POP/MD services and premium detailing stocks
• Monitor the profitability of the product range and its SKU so as to highlight gaps against the target set

Key Experience/Knowledge and Skills

• 5 years experience in developing a portfolio of nutrition/pharmaceutical product brands
• Managed independently under challenging/demanding market environments to achieve and exceed goals
• Has independently managed projects such as organising brand, media, promotion and sampling activities, and communication campaigns with HealthCare Professionals and/or consumers on topics related to infant nutrition products
• Management and Leadership Principles
• Knowledge of the Nutrition industry in the local market including products, competitor awareness, KOL’s
• Supply Chain (basic knowledge)
• Understanding of the local ethical promotion code
• Awareness of stock levels, sales, sales conditions, prices and hygiene of own and competitor products
• Educational background in marketing or nutrition
• Knowledge of infant nutrition concepts
• Ability to deal closely with contacts and build strong, sustainable relationships
• High computer literacy

To apply for this position send your CV to mycv@myjobseye.com quoting the position in the subject line.

Kindly also mention your current/ last salary and benefits

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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Production Manager Job in Kenya - Advertising Industry

We are a HR Consultancy company.

Our client in the Advertising Industry, producing promotional material is urgently looking for an experienced Production Manager.

Reporting to the MD, the Production Manager will be responsible for ensuring quality, cost effective and timely production (stitching, printing and embroidery) of promotional material.

The Production Manager will lead a production team of about two hundred people.

The position requires skill, experience as well as maturity and strategic thinking.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Interpret client brief into work plans for the Production team
• Ensure that all goods being delivered meet quality expectations
• Set targets for the Production team and ensure they are met
• Ensure that goods are delivered on time
• Oversee cost effective production
• Take part in hiring the right people for the right jobs
• Create a working environment that will motivate the team
• Prepare reports on production and guide the top management team on matters of Production

Required skills and qualifications:

• Degree/Diploma in manufacturing, textiles, textile engineering, printing or any related field
• Excellent Communication skills
• Strong Management skills
• Technical skills
• 3- 5 years experience as a production manager (or equivalent) in a similar work environment
• Demonstrated high level of maturity and good leadership skills
• Ability to work within strict deadlines
• Excellent organizational, planning and analytical skills
• A good team player who is customer focused
• An eye for detail

How to apply

Please send your CV and Application letter together with your current and expected salary to recruitment@fanisi.net by April 19, 2011.

Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.

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Finance Manager Job in Nairobi Kenya - Financial Consulting Company

Finance Manager

Location: Nairobi

Are you a Finance professional passionate about supporting other businesses achieve their objectives and can roll up your sleeves to ensure systems, controls and structures are set up to optimize resources for best results?

Our client, a fast growing financial consulting company providing financial services to other businesses is looking for an energetic and creative finance professional to support the delivery of a fully fledged financial department offsite.

Key Responsibilities

• Overseeing the work of the Accountants in preparation of Financial Reports for Clients.
• Ensuring full compliance of clients to all statutory requirements. I.e. Tax, NHIF, NSSF etc
• Conducting Financial and Tax planning for the clients –this includes and is not limited to preparation of budgets, Cashflow Management, Pricing Strategy, Tax Planning and Budget Control
• The Finance Manager will also play a key role in business development and will direct customer relationship management for the business.
• The Finance Manager will coordinate and assign roles and tasks to the accountants.

Qualifications required

• CPA(K)
• Accountancy or Finance related degree. An MBA will be an added advantage
• Minimum of 3 years experience preferably in a management role
• Good leadership and interpersonal skills (should be outgoing and confident)

To apply, send CV ONLY to jobs@flexi-personnel.com by 8th April 2011.

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

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Homegrown Vegetable Production Manager, Packhouse Foreman and Mechanic Jobs in Kenya

Background

Homegrown Kenya Ltd is a market leader in the production and processing of flowers and vegetables for export and as part of the larger Flamingo Group their added value products supply markets in the UK, Europe and USA.

We are seeking to fill the positions below with results focused self starters who are team players with highly developed organizational, interpersonal, analytical and communications skills.

1. Manager – Vegetable Production

Based in our Mt Kenya Region this is a key position in our vegetable growing operations whose primary responsibilities include:

• production of various varieties of vegetables to meet required specifications including export market requirements;
• field preparation, planting, crop husbandry, support work installation and maintenance;
• ensuring proper identification of pests and diseases and evaluate plant health control strategy report;
• repair and maintenance of farm structures;
• team leadership to ensure people are motivated and productive.

Required qualifications

• Agricultural / Horticultural educational background at degree level;
• Facts and Basis trained with knowledge applied to vegetable growing;
• A minimum of three years hands on relevant experience in a similar position gained in a reputable organisation.

2. Packhouse Foreman

Based in our Mt. Kenya Region the key responsibilities of this position include:

• overseeing the overall grading and processing operations in the pack house, liaise with the Farm Managers to ensure that crop harvesting and delivery to the pack house is efficiently and promptly done;
• training personnel on quality and efficiency improvements;
• managing the workforce in a dynamic and multicultural environment;
• ensuring that the budgets and other Key Performance indicators are monitored and adhered to;
• ensuring that the records on key Packhouse operations are properly maintained.

Required qualifications

• At least a Diploma in Agriculture / Horticulture / Post harvest;
• A minimum of five years experience in pack house operations;
• Exposure to quality assurance management, operations management and supervision.

3. Mechanic

Based in our Workshop in Naivasha Region, the key responsibilities of this position include:

• conducting routine operational and preventive maintenance checks on vehicles and equipment;
• rectifying all mechanical faults as per job card and service check sheet;
• performance of other related duties.

Required qualifications

• A holder of Trade Test Grade 1 and above;
• A minimum of three years experience in the same capacity in a busy Workshop;
• Experience with generators and chemical spray equipment will be an added advantage;

If you fulfill the requirements for any of the above positions and wish to be considered, please send your detailed CV and copies of certificates and testimonials together with telephone and email contacts, specifying the position you are applying for, to reach the undersigned not later than 25th March 2011.

Human Resources Director
Homegrown (K) Limited
Nairobi Business Park, Unit B
P.O Box 10222-00400, Nairobi

Email: careers.homegrown@f-h.biz

Those who will not have heard from us by 4th May 2011 should consider their applications unsuccessful.

Homegrown (K) Ltd is an equal opportunity employer

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Club House & Functions Manager Job in Kenya

Club House & Functions Manager

Job Ref: VR/CFM/2

Our client is a premium lifestyle destination. Set in 2,500 acres on Kenya’s North Coast. It features an 18-hole championship golf course with an outstanding clubhouse.

The Clubhouse and Functions Manager will be in charge of the everyday operations of the Clubhouse.

Key Outputs:

• Managing budgets and financial plans as well as controlling expenditure and analysing sales figures and set business targets
• Ensuring the ordering, safe storage and control of stocks of food, beverages and materials
• Planning, organising and managing all clubhouse services, including reception, Proshop, bookings, food and beverage operations and housekeeping
• Developing ideas for events and functions at the clubhouse to maximise revenues.
• Developing al carte menus and menus for special events at Vipingo Ridge.
• Promoting and marketing events and functions at VR, in liaison with the marketing department.
• Participating in recruiting, training and monitoring staff and improving staff performance
• Ensuring the planning of work schedules for direct reports and teams
• Ensuring events, banqueting and catering services are planned and run smoothly
• Meeting with clients to discuss all their requirements for events and functions at VR.
• Management of all events and functions at VR.
• Supervising maintenance, supplies, renovations and furnishings
• Ensuring compliance with licensing laws, health and safety and other statutory regulations
• Ensuring the establishment meets and exceeds statutory health regulations
• Ensuring service of food and beverage is of the highest standards and surpasses customer’s expectations.
• Ensuring customer complaints, if any, are handled with care and settled amicably

The person should be prepared to work long hours that frequently require evening, night and weekend shifts.

The person will have an in-depth knowledge of Hotel Management and relevant experience gained in 5-star hotels or similar establishments

There is a demand for:

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to pay attention to the details, setting the example for staff to deliver a standard of service and presentation that meets and exceeds guests' needs and expectations
• A good knowledge of business and people management are equally important elements.

The successful candidate will have the ability to work with minimum supervision and be pro-active in coming up with new ideas on how to improve operations at the Clubhouse.

If you meet the above requirements send your CV and application letter to info@byappointmentafrica.com.

ONLY short listed candidates will be contacted.

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Operations Manager Job Vacancy - Kenya’s North Coast Resort

Operations Manager

Job Ref: VR/OM/1

Our client is a premium lifestyle destination. Set in 2,500 acres on Kenya’s North Coast, it brings a range of elements of luxury together in one, secure gated resort and residential community.

On completion, the resort will feature two 18-hole championship golf courses with an outstanding clubhouse, a private airstrip, game sanctuary, private beach club, paved roads throughout and 400 – 500 residential properties. Currently the first 18-hole golf course and the clubhouse are ready and in use and a number of private houses are built or under construction.

Reporting to the Chief Executive Officer, the Operations Manager will be responsible for the provision of quality technical services in running a superior tourism, residential and hospitality operation.

Key Result Areas:

• Planning, budgeting, controlling and monitoring the departmental budget
• Ensuring the timely and economic purchasing of all goods and services for all departments.
• Overseeing the importation of all goods required from overseas.
• Ensuring the development of members’ properties are in compliance with the rules and regulations set out and agreed.
• Ensuring the timely, efficient and economic provision of utility services including water, waste water and sewage treatment and maintenance of all water reticulation.
• Overseeing maintenance and distribution of electricity to plot owners and VR facilities.
• Supervising the construction and development of infrastructure and buildings by the company and ensuring their maintenance and repair. This includes roads, paths, villas, conference facilities, hotels, restaurants and clubs among other developments
• Ensuring the provision of adequate and well maintained fleet of vehicles, earth moving plant and other plant and equipment including pumps, motors, power houses and generators.
• Where possible, using plant and machinery to generate income streams for VR.
• Ensuring the maintenance of all public areas including parks, game sanctuary, trees, decorative fixtures, flowers and shrubs
• Offering general management and guidance, training, motivating and assessing performance of reports
• Ensuring the timely and economic management of the company Motor Vehicle maintenance and repair workshop including the sourcing, safe storage and use of spare parts, fuels and lubricants
• Any other relevant duties as may be assigned from time to time by the CEO

This is a senior management position in the company and the successful candidate will be an individual of high integrity with a proven record in the management of operations in international hotels or similar businesses.

The person will possess excellent management skills in planning, budgeting, supervision and the relevant technical skills necessary to prioritise against conflicting needs and requirements and to co-ordinate the various activities successfully.

If you meet the above requirements send your CV and application letter to info@byappointmentafrica.com.

ONLY short listed candidates will be contacted.

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Access to Finance Rwanda Technical Manager Job Vacancy

Our client, Access to Finance Rwanda (APR), is a fund initially sponsored by DFID and the World Bank. Other sponsors are likely to join in coming months.

The overall aim of APR is to help more people and small businesses achieve greater and more effective access to a deeper financial system in Rwanda.

This entails a focus on rural and poorer communities, as well as micro and small enterprises. APR will fund a wide variety of initiatives and investments in the financial sector using grants, loans, subordinated debt and other instruments.

APR intends to appoint a Technical Manager (TM) who will report to the Technical Director.

The Technical Manager will have a crucial role in supporting the Technical Director in identifying and managing the programme's activities in order to achieve AFR's objectives, as well as the first APR strategy as implemented by annual business plans. The contract will be for three years with extension by mutual agreement and dependent on performance.

The Technical Manager's (TM) role will include but will not be limited to the following:

• Manage and monitor the project investment cycle to ensure appropriate performance by investees, and provide continuing strategic input and technical support;
• Develop new opportunities for APR that focus on building and maintaining a pipeline of investment opportunities through strategic thinking and business planning;
• Build and maintain strategic linkages with a wide range of stakeholders including: government ministries, departments and agencies; banks, microfinance and other private sector financial service providers; businesses providing services to these; and NGOs and other organisations contributing to financial sector development;
• Organisational, administrative and fiduciary responsibilities.

Skills and experience required include:

• At least five years' experience in one or more of the following: banking, microfinance, financial risk management, finance for small enterprises, finance for agricultural value chains, all preferably in the private sector. These should include at least three years' management experience in one of these areas.
• Familiarity with issues facing the development of the financial sector in Rwanda
• A first degree or equivalent qualification such as ACCA or CPA
• First rate written and oral communication skills in both English and Kinyarwanda.
• Good written and spoken French would be an added advantage
• Demonstrated previous ability to work well in a team and work under pressure to tight reporting deadlines
• An individual with initiative, is performance driven and has considerable planning and organizational skills.
• Preference will be given to Rwandans and Rwandans who may currently be living abroad.
• APR intends that over time all team members will be Rwandans.

Women are particularly encouraged to apply. However, the appointment will be made entirely on merit.

Remuneration and other benefits in APR are set to be competitive and independently benchmarked against a range of private and public sector organisations. Starting salary will depend on the experience and qualifications of the successful applicant.

If your career aspirations and experience match this role, please email your application quoting the relevant job title by 21st February 2011 to Executive Selection Division, KPMG at the following email address: esd@kpmg.co.ug.

Please attach your CV (maximum 4 pages) containing an e-mail address, daytime telephone contact, qualifications, achievements, experience, present position, current remuneration and names & addresses of three referees together with a covering letter (maximum 2 pages) summarising why you consider yourself particularly well suited for the position.

All applications should be sent via email.

Only short listed candidates will be contacted and provided with more information.

For any questions regarding the application process please contact

Executive Selection Division,
KPMG on
+256414 347833,
+256414 346294 or
+256414 340315.

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Postmail Sacco General Manager and Accountant Jobs in Kenya

Postmail Sacco Ltd a reputable Savings and Credit Co-operative Society (SACCO) whose head office is in Nairobi with members countrywide is seeking to fill the under-mentioned vacant positions:

General Manager

General Manager who will be Chief Executive Officer of the Society.

The General Manager will report to the Sacco Board of Directors.

Key responsibilities

• Attend Board meetings and advice the Board on the technical operations of the Society
• Co-ordinate annual External Audits and Periodic internal Audits by the supervisory committee
• Institute sound financial, Human resource and risk management Systems
• Implement Board of Governors decisions and members Annual General Meeting resolutions.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in Finance, Commerce, business or related field from a reputable university.
• CPA (II) or CPS (II) or its equivalent.
• Certificates in Computer skills.
• Age - 32 to 49 years

Accountant

The Accountant who will report to the General Manager.

Key Responsibilities

• Processing payments and correctly recording entries in compliance Sacco by-laws
• Certifying that all payments are supported by all the required documents, accurately costed and properly authorized
• Preparing Financial reports
• CPA II or equivalent qualification
• Diploma is Cooperative management will be an added advantage
• Practical knowledge of word processing, spreadsheet and database software
• Minimum three years relevant accounting knowledge experience, preferably in a Sacco

Only persons who meet the above qualifications and experience are invited to apply not later than 21st January 2011, attaching CVs, copies of testimonials, copies of certificates, and indicating e-mail/day time to the

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P.O Box 42010-00100
Nairobi.

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Tangazoletu Project Manager Job Vacancy in kenya

Department: Technical

Post: Software Project Manager

Reporting to: Technical Director

Starting: Immediate

The Project Manager shall be responsible for management of projects, their execution and workflow within the organization.

The project manager shall also, in his personal capacity as a software engineer, maintain existing as well as come up with (develop) software solutions / products for the company’s consumption as well as that of the company’s clients.

The ability to ensure smooth project workflow from inception to completion and hence performance of project team shall form the benchmark for evaluation of the project manager.


The Post holder will report to the Technical director with the progress of both his and the project team’s activities and the situation on the ground with relation to the business - client relationship and achievement of set targets.

Please see www.mybizad.net for the company’s description.

Duties and Responsibilities

• To engage in actual programming tasks and program (write Code) according to specifications and come up with deliverables within given time deadlines and resource constraints when required to
• To create and execute project work plans and revise as appropriate to meet changing software needs and requirements.
• To Identify resources needed and assign individual responsibilities to self and project team
• To manage day-to-day operational aspects of a project and scope
• To review deliverables prepared by team and conduct quality control and analysis before passing to client
• To manage project workflow and ensure that projects are implement/rolled out in the best way possible with prudence and minimization of waste of project resources being key objectives
• To ensure highest quality standards are maintained within the project work flow and the in deliverables
• To ensure speedy / timely completion and delivery of project’s deliverables
• To document all project workflows and deliverables for easier follow up, coordination, maintenance and support
• To design, develop and implement sound programmatic solutions to clients with no supervision
• To install, configure, set up systems at client’s sites and to offer support to clients on matters that concern the products offered to them
• To make use of project management skills to manage a team of developers and be responsible for their performance
• To be a solution provider to clients when they require service and software related solutions and products
• To be accountable, committed and result oriented as far as giving service to clients is concerned as well as ensuring customer satisfaction
• Organize, oversee and conduct regular project meetings with project staff, assign tasks to staff, oversee their execution, assist staff and report to the management with the progress and overall performance of the team

Essential Qualities

• Human and project organization and management skills
• Evidence of experience in a similar position
• Desktop and web developer with the following skills:

1. ASP.Net, C#, VB.Net, Java, (Ajax or JavaScript)

• Database platforms

1. SQL Server, MySql, Oracle, Sybase, FoxPro

• Evidence of past experience (at least 2 years) working with the above mentioned technologies
• A practical programmatic test shall be given to candidates to evaluate competence
• Experience in using web publishing and content management tools e.g. Dreamweaver, Joomla, etc to come up with websites that can be commercialized
• Excellent team player and willingness both to take direction and use own initiative as appropriate
• Desire to learn new technologies and keep up with technology
• Ability to speedily adapt to new and any technology with regard to programs and programming as a whole
• Ability to communicate clearly within team, with management and with clients on relevant subjects of the tasks undertaken

Desirable Qualities

• Evidence of working in similar position with similar responsibilities
• Course in project management
• Good human interaction and interpersonal skills
• Other programming languages and tools e.g. PHP, J2ME, LINQ, XML
• Experience with RAD tools and MVC frameworks e.g. Telerik, CakePhp, .NET MVC, etc
• Experience with financial management software and financial accounting packages
• Graphic design skills (Photoshop, illustrator, Fireworks, etc

Person Specifications

• Hard working
• Honest
• Capable of working under pressure
• Committed
• Accountable
• Experienced
• Project management
• Desire to learn new technologies and keep up with technology

Applications should be strictly on email to jobs@mybizad.net addressed to the Administration Manager.

Closing date: Feb 18 2010

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CDF 16 Fund Account Managers Jobs in Kenya

Fund Account Manager
16 posts

The Constituencies Development Fund Board is mandated by the Constituencies Development Fund Act, 2003 and Constituencies Development Fund (Amendment) Act 2007 to ensure timely and efficient disbursement of funds to constituencies.

The Constituencies Development Fund Board seeks to recruit qualified, experienced, dynamic and highly motivated candidates to fill the 16 vacant posts of Fund Account Managers

Only candidates from the underlisted constituencies shall be shortlisted for the interviews.

Candidates are therefore advised to provide proof that they are coming from the underlisted constituencies:

Turkana South, Dujis, Kitutu Chache, Lurambi, Marakwet East Eldoret East, Laisamis, North Horr Mandera East, Kaloleni, Mbooni, Kangema, Ndhiwa, Baringo North, Shinyalu, Gem, Magarini, Nyakach and Baringo Central

Job Profile

• Serve as an ex-officio member of the Constituency Development Fund Committee
• Preparation and submission of books of accounts and other operational and financial reports on a monthly basis
• Maintenance of minutes, records and information relating to CDF projects implemented in the constituency
• Maintain a register of assets and liabilities of the Constituency Development Fund Committee (CDFC).
• Liaising with District Departmental Heads in the management of CDF projects
• Offer technical advice to Project Management Committees on project management.
• Prepare and maintain a list of all constituencies projects for submission to the CDF Board in accordance with the Constituencies Development Fund (Amendment, Act 2007.
• Preparation of Community Action Plans, Annual work plans, budgets and strategic plans through participatory approaches
• Guide the Constituency Development Fund Committee and communities on project management.
• Networking and collaboration with development partners operating in the constituencies to avoid duplications and overlaps.

Personal Profile

• A holder of relevant degree in Commerce, Economics or business related field from a recognized University
• At least CPA II or equivalent
• Have proficiency in computer applications Have experience in accounting for at least three (3)years
• Be of high integrity and with no criminal record.
• Competent in oral and written presentation both in English and Kiswahili Post - graduate diploma in Project Management or Skills in community development will be an added advantage
• Able to work independently with minimal supervision
• Good interpersonal skills
• Be below 45 years

Terms and conditions of service

A competitive salary package will be offered to successful candidates on a three year renewable contract subject to performance.

If you believe you have the relevant qualifications, experience and abilities to fill the above positions, please submit your application in writing, certified copies of relevant testimonials and a detailed CV clearly indicating position reference, daytime telephone number, postal address, current salary, age, names and contact addresses of 3 professional referees so as to reach the undersigned by 30th January, 2011.

Female candidates are encouraged to apply

Applications should be addressed to:-

The Chief Executive Officer
Constituencies Development Fund - Board
P.O. Box 46682-00100
Nairobi

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