Tanzania Manufacturing and Trading Group of Companies Job Vacancies

Our Clients — a Tanzania-based group of manufacturing and trading companies, are urgently looking for suitable candidates to fill the following positions.

Deputy General Manager — Textile
Ref: DGMT

Job: The candidate will occupy number two position in a large textile unit and will have administrative responsibilities in addition to production and maintenance.

Person: The candidate will be essentially a textile processing and printing technologist but exposure to other aspects of textile manufacturing like spinning, weaving etc. is a must. We are looking for a graduate textile engineer who has experience of working in well-run textile unit/s in senior positions for around 15 years.

Assistant Manager - Textile Marketing
Ref: AMTM

Job: The incumbent will be a deputy to the Manager — Textile Marketing and will be responsible for sales, promotion and marketing of textile fabrics of African prints across Tanzania and in neighbouring countries. The job entails extensive travelling and hands-on approach.

Person: We are looking for a graduate (preferably a Diploma in Sales) with effective communication skills and perseverance. Fluency in Swahili and a minimum of 5 years’ experience in African traditional clothing like Khanga and Kitenge will be preferred.

Manager - Transport
Ref: MT

Job: This is essentially a job for a logistics person to head the Transport Division with a fleet of over a thousand heavy, medium and light commercial vehicles.

The Transport Division carries cargo across the length and breadth of Tanzania and to neighbouring countries. It also comprises a central workshop which maintains the vehicles of the Transport Division and also all other company vehicles and has a body-building division.

The incumbent will be responsible for planning, execution and implementing transport orders, optimizing vehicle utilization through use of logistics tools, proper upkeep of the fleet and aggressive marketing. The job also includes monitoring statutory compliance.

The position reports to the Group CEO.

Person: The incumbent will be a logistics person. Technical qualification in automobile or mechanical engineering will be a great advantage.

We are looking for someone with sound knowledge of the region’s roads network and other means of transport and a minimum 15 years’ experience of working in a similar unit.

Assistant Manager - Automobile Workshop
Ref: AMAW)

Job: This position is for in-house workshop within the Transport Division of the company and comprises of Engine Room, Gearbox Section, Electrical Section, Fabrication Workshop and General Service Section.

The incumbent will be deputy to the Workshop Manager and will be responsible for coordinating and ensuring smooth operations and maintenance of vehicles, identifying inventory levels, and for efficient storage of spares and equipment. S/he will be responsible for maintaining history of the entire fleet of vehicles.

Person: The incumbent should be at least a Diploma holder in Automobile Engineering and a skilled problem shooter with minimum seven years’ working experience in a similar workshop.

S/he should have sound knowledge of mechanical/electrical problems and solutions of LCV & HCV and possess hands-on experience in transport industry and have exposure to all types of
vehicles (light commercial vehicles three to 10 MT Trucks, semi trailers, inter semi trailers, dump trucks, cranes and forklifts, etc).

Fluency in Swahili, working experience in East Africa and knowledge of Chinese vehicles will be an advantage.

Supervisor — Transport (Logistics)
Ref: ST

Job: The applicant will be responsible for checking the movements of vehicles through GPRS tracking systems and verifying with job allocation and maintain daily operational information of the Fleet, S/he will follow up with workshop for vehicles under repair and maintain vehicle history sheets. S/he will be responsible for optimizing fuel consumption through effective logistics and operations.

Person: The applicant should have sound knowledge of logistics management, should be computer savvy, and have hands-on experience. Fluency in Swahili is a must. S/he should have knowledge of regions and routes and should have a brief idea of distance and fuel calculations.

Deputy General Manager - Agriculture
Ref: DGMA

Job: Agriculture division presently comprises Sisal farms, Sisal manufacturing, and Tea Estates and is expanding into tea manufacturing. The incumbent will be responsible to profitably manage all the units.

S/he will provide technical and managerial leadership and maintain cordial relationship with employees, superiors, business contacts, government establishment and others.

He will ensure statutory compliance, implement strict financial discipline and create
accountability at all levels of management. S/he will be expected to explore opportunities, expand and diversify business activities for effective utilization of resources.

Person: The person should be a graduate in Agriculture or equivalent and should have minimum 15 years of experience in Tea and Sisal plantations. The candidate should have sound technical knowledge, managerial skills, and business acumen. S/he should be willing to travel extensively and should be able to communicate effectively in Swahili.

Crops Procurement Manager
Ref: CPM

Job: The incumbent will be responsible for market research and buying various crops at reasonable rates from farmers. The position reports to the Head of Exports. The job includes extensive travelling and communication.

Person: The incumbent should be preferably a Graduate or equivalent in agriculture with knowledge of different crops like pulses, cereals, cocoa, sesame seeds, etc. and should be fluent in Swahili.

Chief Security Officer — Group level (CSEO)

Job: The Chief Security Officer will be responsible for the whole gamut of security management of the organization. This will include physical security and use of technology, viz. using relevant security systems and GPRS tracking devices.

S/he will identify critical points of danger, plan a foolproof and strong security layout and execute the same and simultaneously train the guards. Physical protection responsibilities will include asset protection, workplace violence prevention, access control systems, video surveillance etc.

S/he will ensure loss prevention and prevention of fraudulent practices. He will also ensure adherence to relevant statutory laws.

Person: The person should be a graduate or equivalent with exposure to industrial security management for 10 — 15 years. Formal qualification in Industrial Security will be desirable though not compulsory. People with police or army background will be preferred.

Storekeeper
Ref: SK

Job: The candidate will be responsible for stores and inventory management comprising receipts and issues.

Person: The candidate should be preferably a graduate or equivalent with knowledge of book keeping and Materials or inventory management. Candidates having knowledge of Tally and fluency in Swahili will be preferred.

Unit Accountant
Ref: UA

Job: The incumbent will be responsible for maintaining timely and accurate accounts for a unit. S/he will prepare Profit and Loss Statement, Monthly Balance Sheet, Cash flow / Fund flow Statements and ensure that all statutory accounting is up-to-date.

Person: The person should ideally be an Advance Diploma holder in accounting or a CA inter. Masters in accountancy with good accounting background can also apply. Candidates with experience in manufacturing and trading organizations for about five years will be preferred.

Import / Export Documentation Officer
Ref: IED

Job: The candidate will be responsible to prepare, verify and file documents for goods imported from suppliers and create export documentation for suppliers and shipment of goods.

Person: The candidate should be a graduate with diploma ¡n Export/Import documentation procedures. They should have good experience of similar job.

Operations Manager - Petroleum
Ref: OM

Job: The person will be responsible for hospitality arrangement for storage of petroleum products, monitor stock levels at the depot and supervise marketing.

Person: The person should be a Graduate, preferably a petroleum technologist, with fluency in Swahili and English languages. Candidates should have a minimum of 5 years of similar experience.

Assistant Marketing Manager - Petroleum
Ref: AMM

Job: The person will be responsible to develop potential customers for petroleum products, monitor sales order process and documentation S/he will have to monitor the movement of products to customers and liaise with surveyors and transporters and depot personnel for the same.

Person: The candidate should be a Graduate and a computer literate with a minimum of 5 years experience in marketing petroleum in local market. Candidates with excellent knowledge of local petroleum market and competitors will be preferred.

Maintenance Engineer
Ref: ME

Job: The candidate will be responsible for maintenance of machineries and equipments in the beverages unit.

Person: The candidate will be a mechanical engineer with about 5 years experience in beverages and / or plastic industry. Candidates with exposure in beverages bottling setup will be preferred.

Company offers attractive salary packages for all positions. Salaries will be commensurate with qualifications and experience and will not be a constraint for the right candidates.

Interested candidates should e-mail their CVs to info@peoplepower.co.tz with the position or reference code mentioned in the subject line of the mail. Do mention your current salary in the covering email.

The Executive - Recruitment
Peoplepower Limited,
P.O Box 21515
Dar es Salaam, Tanzania

Tel: +255 797 124 124

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Regional HIV & AIDS Programme Coordinator (National Position) Job in Kenya - HelpAge International

HelpAge International (HelpAge) is a global network of not-for-profit organisations with a vision of a world where older people fulfill their potential to lead active, dignified, healthy and secure lives

Location: Kenya - Nairobi

HelpAge International, Africa Regional Development Centre

Reporting to: HIV and AIDS Portfolio Manager

Overall Purpose of the Job

To work with the Portfolio Manager of BIG Lottery Fund supported programme in ensuring the effective implementation of BLF projects in at least two countries.

Provide information on best practice for HelpAge International and others to support and contribute to HelpAge’s strategy of enabling older men and women receive quality health HIV and care services; and specifically support the HIV and AIDS advocacy strategy.

Job Activities

• Provide on-going daily support to partners in AFR 600 projects for Ethiopia and Uganda for effective and timely implementation of the nine projects within the framework of the project contracts.
• Support the Portfolio Manager to receive and coordinate both narrative and financial reports from partners in six countries and to develop quality control mechanisms to ensure efficient reporting to BIG Lottery Fund.
• Help develop HelpAge’s regional and global HIV and AIDS strategy by taking a lead in AFR 600 projects in two countries within the portfolio that promotes older people’s active participation in lobbying and advocacy.
• Support partners and beneficiaries in the two countries in developing national HIV and AIDS policies and strategies that ensure the inclusion of older people’s issues in the current HIV and AIDS strategies
• Build the capacity of partners in to develop and implement sound HIV and AIDS programmes, through effective training events and timely mentoring.
• Support the Monitoring & Evaluation Officer in data quality assurance issues and the Learning Officer to ensure consistency in data and type of learning gathered and disseminated
• Support the Regional Advocacy and Communications Manager in providing technical support and guidance to the project advocacy groups and to partner organizations in implementing regional level advocacy initiatives
• Contribute to the development and dissemination of information on key lessons learnt in the HIV and AIDS work within and beyond the HelpAge network in Africa and globally.
• Develop links and share experiences with other stakeholders in order to promote the mainstreaming of ageing issues in HIV and AIDS, poverty reduction and advocacy programmes development work.
• Support the Portfolio Manager in strengthening best practices in governance in partner organizations.
• Participate in the activities of the HelpAge International Africa Regional Development Centre and undertake additional duties as requested to achieve the Regional Development Center’s and HelpAge International’s overall objectives.

Extent of Authority

The post-holder will make day-to-day decisions regarding the implementation of work within an agreed set of Performance Objectives worked out with the post-holder’s line manager.

Person Specification

Essential

• Degree level of education
• A minimum of three years experience in working with NGOs managing and implementing development programmes
• A minimum of 5 years experience in development work, especially at the policy level
• Experience in advocating issues affecting vulnerable groups and influencing policies and strategies in line with this
• An in-depth understanding of HIV and AIDS and related issues in Africa
• Extensive experience in programme development
• Experience in institutional strengthening
• Appreciation of and experience in operational research and its application in programming
• Understanding of participatory knowledge management and willingness to document and disseminate lessons learnt
• Experience in the operation of an international development organisation.
• Fluent spoken and written English
• Ability to write narrative and financial reports of a standard required by international donor organizations.
• Skills in working with local and national agencies and to represent the work of HelpAge International to them and their beneficiaries.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to interact with a wide range of people, including project participants

Desirable

• Knowledge and interest of ageing preferred
• Familiarity with HIV and AIDS, public health, international development, and/or social science research

How to apply

To apply for this position, please send an updated CV and covering letter explaining how you meet the criteria for the role to helpage@helpage.co.ke

Closing date: 07 Mar 2011

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Information Officer Job in Nairobi Kenya - African Conservation Tillage Network (ACT)

The African Conservation Tillage Network (ACT) organization is built on and driven by the values and principles required to harness indigenous African energies, inspiration and commitment to lead and contribute to Africa’s own development.

The thrust of ACT is to add value through strategic partnership in the identification, adaptation and scaling up of conservation agriculture principles and practices.

Under the overall supervision of the Executive Director and in close and direct technical supervision by the Knowledge and Information Manager (KIM), the Information Officer will be responsible in managing and exploiting internally produced information while making such information easily accessible depending on needs of the organization and ACT members.

The Incumbent’s specific key duties will be:

• Development, data entry and editorial of raw electronic data for publication and dissemination using, i.e. ACT online database system and ACT content management system;
• Editorial production of the ACT quarterly newsletter, information and communication materials for further graphical design and publication by ACT Publications unit.
• Sharing important news, events, announcements and other matters related to Conservation Agriculture with ACT members, partners and stakeholders
• Establishing contacts and links with other networks and organizations that operate in areas of agriculture, natural resources and any other related fields of interest to ACT.
• Editorial production (content write-up) of CA information series, posters, brochures, leaflets, newsletters and flyers for further graphical design and publication and co-ordinating dissemination of published information and sharing of information produced/generated with relevant networks and stakeholders.
• Frequently providing inputs for web design and upload to the ACT Website
• Keeping relevant stakeholders (e.g. governments, NGOs, academic, private sector and research institutions) up-to-date and informed on ACT activities.
• Participate in production of information communications products (e.g. press releases, policy briefs, fact sheets, news releases, institutional reports, feature articles, speeches, audio-visual materials, radio/TV spot programmes) to include proposing topics, determining appropriate medium and target audience, obtaining ethical clearances, and providing content write-up for graphical design for final publication and distribution;
• Developing and managing internal information resources and networks via the ACT intranet
• Participate in publicizing and marketing ACT products and services, internally and externally, through publicity materials, demonstrations and presentations
• Perform any other relevant tasks/duties as assigned by the Secretariat

Academic qualifications:

• University degree or its equivalent from a recognized university preferably in the fields of communication, journalism or other related field of study
• Extensive professional experience in advocacy, information and communication and related field.

Work experience:

• Minimum of five (5) years of progressively responsible professional experience in advocacy, communications, public/private information, journalism will be desirable.

Other relevant skills:

• State-of-the art knowledge and strong background in the field of information, communications and advocacy.
• Ability to address a range of issues related to information requirements, including taking a lead on administering of different information systems
• Fully proficient computer skills and knowledge of relevant information software and related information applications (Microsoft Office Suite,)

Language requirement:

• Proficiency in English and Kiswahili is a requirement for the post advertised, fluency in oral and excellent drafting skills in both languages is a requirement.
• Knowledge of French would be an added advantage.

Tenure of Appointment:

The appointment shall be for an initial period of two years, the first six months of which shall be on probation. It shall be renewable by one year subject to performance.

How to apply

Submit your application including your letter of motivation, CV/resumé stating your salary expectation via e-mail not later than 05th March 2011 to: hr@act-africa.org ACT is an equal opportunity employer

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Virtual HR Human Resource Consultant Job in Kenya

Do you want to grow a career in HR?

Virtual HR Services Ltd is one of Kenya’s leading human resources consulting firms. We provide a wide variety of HR services including HR outsourcing, strategic planning, policy and procedure development, performance management and training.

Currently serving Kenya’s leading corporates, Virtual HR Services has an exciting employment opportunity.

Human Resource Consultant

Job Overview

Reporting to the General Manager, the role holder will design and deliver on various HR assignments including HR Policies and procedures, recruitment and selection, Job design and grading, performance management, training and development among others.

The Principal Accountabilities include:

• To assist the HR Consultants to manage human resources in some of the leading organizations in this region
• Identify, source and recruit talent requirements in order to deliver the organizations’ objectives
• Provide support and expertise to managers and supervisors on the appropriate courses of action in relation to employee relations issues
• Address queries and provide advice to employees on HR policies, procedures and practices.
• Develop, implement, improve and communicate HR policies, procedures, handbooks and practices in various organizations.
• Co-ordinate the Performance Management system

Minimum Requirements

• A Bachelors degree in Commerce, social sciences or a business related field
• A post graduate diploma in HR
• At least three (3) years working experience in a busy HR office
• Experience in HR consulting will be an added advantage
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

If you feel that you are up to the challenge and posses the necessary qualifications, please send your CV and letter of application indicating why you are the most suitable candidate for the role to recruit@virtualhr.co.ke by 5th March 2011.

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Billing Coordinators Jobs in Kenya

Job Title: Billing Coordinators

Company Profile

A world’s leading security solutions group, which specializes in outsourcing of business processes in sectors where security and safety risks are considered a strategic threat.

Reports to: Billing Manager

Main Purpose of the Job

The position under direct supervision of the Billing Manager performs a variety of duties according to established policies and procedures, which includes the processing of client invoices and submissions; maintains contacts with staff with responsibility for debt collection to provide back office support and also ensures timely and accurate record retrieval, both electronic and manual.

Main Responsibilities

• Accurately process client invoices - follow billing guidelines on how to process an invoice, ensure all requested edits have been made along with reviewing and confirming all client specific billing notes have been followed;
• Ensure timely and accurate submission and acceptance of invoices for both routine and temporary billing arrangements;
• Assist the collections group to resolve rejected invoices timely;
• Update and maintain billing tracking database with submissions, rejections and resolutions information;
• Assist with the setup of new clients for billing;
• Utilize the ERP to track drafts (missing, returned, processed), identify cancellation types and update unique billing instructions for clients;
• Perform quality control reviews of finalized invoices submitted by peers;
• Gather billing support documentation, as needed;
• Assist with Month End activities.

Qualifications, skills and experience required:

• College diploma with training in accounting
• Minimum of 2 years experience as a Billing Coordinator in a high volume service environment;
• Strong interpersonal and communications skills to communicate (oral and written) in a professional manner;
• Ability to identify issues and problems and to recommend and implement solutions;
• Demonstrate ability to perform multiple tasks under limited supervision, pay close attention to details, follow tasks to completion, and ability to meet deadlines in a fast paced environment;
• Ability to work well within a team-oriented environment and contribute to effective team relationships;
• Working knowledge of appropriate software, including Microsoft Excel, Word and Office.

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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