Teaching Jobs in Nakuru, Kenya

An established Academy in Nakuru offering the British National curriculum requires experienced ‘A’ Level teachers in the following subjects:

Chemistry, Biology, Physics, Mathematics and Accounts.

Also required is;

A Special Education teacher

Please submit your application with a detailed C.V, relevant certificates and contact details to reach before 14th August 2011 to:-

DN.A /1052
P.O Box 49010
Nairobi,
00100

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NGO Safety Program, Nairobi Office Training Assistant Job Vacancy in kenya

The NGO Safety Program, Nairobi Office is recruiting for the following position:

Training Assistant

Duty Station: Nairobi based with limited travel to Somalia.

Start of Contract: Immediate

Duration of Contract: 12 months contract with the possibility of extension, subject to funding

Purpose of the position:

The core responsibilities of this position will be to assist the delivery of training to NGOs in Somalia and Kenya and to support the future development of NGO training.

Qualifications:

• Completion of Secondary school
• First Aid qualification – or an ability to learn
• Valid passport
• Experience in service related delivery
• Experience in a Humanitarian or civil emergency services
• Good understanding of English language both written and spoken.
• Detailed understanding of Microsoft Word, PowerPoint and Excel
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.

Application procedure

For more information on this position, application procedure and detailed job description please refer to our website:

http://www.somaliangoconsortium.org/ngo-un-vacancies.html

Training Assistant – NSP

Applications should be submitted no later than the 15th of August, 2011.

Only short-listed applicants will be notified.

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General Office Assistant career in Nairobi Kenya - Agricultural Company

An upcoming agricultural company based in Nairobi is looking for a General Office Assistant.

Duties & responsibilities

• Operate equipment
• Help in cleaning of the office
• Feeding and taking care of molluscs
• Perform messengerial duties
• Perform any other errands that assist daily operations

Required skills

• Possess Diploma
• Able to work with confidence & patience
• Able to undertake manual work

If you possess the above requirements, send us your application letter and detailed CV to farmjobsk@yahoo.com, stating current and expected remuneration details and telephone contact.

The position is open to candidates living in Nairobi only.

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Sales job vacancy in Kenya - Sales Administrator - ICT Company

Due to fast and sustained growth, our client, an ICT company, requires a suitable candidate to fill in the following position

Job Title: Sales Administrator

Reports to: Sales Administrator Manager

Key Responsibilities

Quotations

• Process requisitions submitted with clear and unambiguous specifications through the quotation process and goods/service delivered/rendered
• Ensure that the work you are quoting for has clear requirements - in terms of time, labor, materials,
• Use a standardized price list
• Ensure that your costs are stable
• Ensure signed acceptance of your estimate and make sure your customer is clear about what has been agreed.

Writing Tenders

• Upon consultation determine which tenders to bid, and how you will manage the bid
• Gather information and research with assistance from relevant departments
• Co-ordinate all the materials you need for the tender preparation
• Prepare a covering letter that responds to the bid invitation
• Allocate the people who will actually work on the business if you win it, and include their CVs in the tender document if required
• Ensure tenders are delivered on time
• Draw up tender documents or contracts

Follow Ups

• Follow up to completion and ensure the company gets business
• Organize demonstrations by coordinating between the technical team and the client
• Ensure continuous follow up on proposals to ensure continuous flow of business
• Handle all correspondence and organize contact between the sales executives and their customers

Record Keeping

• Ensure records are accurate and written in a professional manner
• Maintain customers‘ records

Other Responsibilities:

• Effective liaison between technical and customer service departments in ensuring compliance to the client expectations.
• Provide required reports at the agreed frequencies and intervals
• Take part in training designed by the company as well as ensure information flow sharing with other staff
• You will offer customer advice on Information technology solutions

Knowledge and Skills

• Degree in Business Administration, Computer Science or Information Systems preferred/ Higher Diploma in Sales & Marketing
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office
• Strong product knowledge
• Technical background
• Knowledge of administrative procedures
• High levels of professionalism, enthusiasm, and a “can do” attitude
• Ability to prioritize requests effectively and efficiently and work with a sense of urgency
• Ability to work with a significant attention to detail and thoroughness
• Strong interpersonal skills; ability to work with diverse groups
• Must be able to effectively handle stressful situations
• Proactively focus efforts and energy on successfully attaining goals and objectives, assuming accountability for decisions, actions, and results. Follow issues through to completion
• Demonstrated ability to provide timely and effective written, oral, and interpersonal communication

To apply for this position send your CV to recruitment@workforceassociates.net

On the subject line write SALES ADMINISTRATOR POSITION

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Corporate Account Manager Career opportunity in Kenya - IT Firm

Due to first and sustainable growth our client, an IT firm dealing with printers, laptops, and computers requires a suitable candidates to fill in the following position.

Position: Corporate Account Manager

Department: Sales and Marketing

Supervised by: Operations Manager/Director

Role Objective/Summary

To consistently provide excellent customer service to accounts, as well as represent client needs and goals within the organization to ensure quality.

In addition, build relationships with clients to encourage new and repeat business opportunities.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Enhance market coverage in the corporate –customers segment.
• Sell and service corporate customers requirements in customer’s full range of products
• Manage full process of the sales from cold calling, presenting, negotiating and closing deals
• Process and manage paperwork and correspondence related to all accounts.
• Ensure orders are invoiced and processed
• Providing training to new entrants
• Responsible for customer relationships and meeting clients’ expectations.
• Provide regular two-way communication between the client and company, to provide strong representation and set proper client expectations.
• Understand company capabilities, products and services, and effectively communicate all offerings to the client.
• Collect all outstanding payments with the allocated accounts.
• Regularly visit accounts regularly to ensure sustenance of a good relationship.
• Ensure that client issues are dealt with in an efficient manner, informing the Director of any problems that may arise.
• Any other duties as assigned by the management.

Qualification

• Minimum a diploma in Information technology and marketing.
• 2 years experience in handling corporate clients.
• Aggressive and presentable
• Good communication skills
• Outgoing and pleasing personality
• Good presentation skills
• Good interpersonal skills
• Good convincing power

Interested candidates can send their resume to recruitment@workforceassociates.net

Indicate on the subject line CORPORATE ACCOUNT MANAGER

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Retail Sales Executive job in Kenya - IT Firm

Due to first and sustainable growth our client, an IT firm dealing with HP printers, laptops, and computers requires a suitable candidates to fill in the following position.

Position: Retail Sales Executive

Department: Retail Sales

Supervised by: Branch Manager

Role Objective/Summary

Selling company products to customers and introducing new products to prospective buyers.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Determine the needs of the customer and show them the range of products available.
• Introduce new products to prospective buyers.
• Inform the branch manager of frequent enquiries for products not available in the shop.
• Keeping the shop and displays clean and tidy at all times.
• Ensure all items in the shop are clearly and correctly labeled.
• Receive deliveries, unpack and re-shelve stocks.
• Assist with regular stock checks and periodic stock takes.
• Respond to general customer enquiries received by phone or in person.
• Ensure any issues concerning customer care are reported to the Retail Manager.
• Establish and maintain healthy relationships with current and potential clients.
• Inform on new products and services as well as opportunities in the market.
• Any other duties as assigned by the management.

Qualification

• Minimum a diploma in Information technology and marketing.
• 2 years experience.
• Good communication skills
• Outgoing and pleasing personality
• Good presentation skills
• Good convincing power

Interested candidates can send their resume to recruitment@workforceassociates.net

Indicate on the subject line RETAIL SALES EXECUTIVE.

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Sales Career in Kenya - Sales Coordinator IT Firm

Due to first and sustainable growth our client, an IT firm dealing with printers, laptops, and Computers require suitable candidates to fill in the following position.

Position: Sales Coordinator

Department: Sales and Marketing

Supervised by: Operations Manager/Director

Role Objective/Summary

To take and process quotation requests from customers, actively seek the conversion of inquiries to orders and act in a customer service role between the company and customers. 100% desk based

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Preparing accurate and timely quotations and proforma invoices to customers as required.
• Process enquiries by phone, email and customer visits in relation to company business.
• Establish, develop and maintain business relationships with current and prospective customers to generate new business for the organization’s products/services.
• Processing orders as per customer specification and make follow up to ensure receipt of the goods.
• Manage sales returns and ensure credit notes are raised against the returned goods.
• Ensure that all complaints by customers are addressed immediately and settled
• Calling customers to follow-up on payments for goods sold to them on credit.
• Predict customer requirements /re-order level depending on the season or customer’s history.
• Liaising with the Stores Manager to ensure that all the invoiced products are dispatched and credit notes are raised for any products out of stock.
• Any duties assigned by management.

Qualification

• Minimum a diploma in Information technology and marketing.
• 2 years experience in handling corporate clients.
• Aggressive and presentable
• Good communication skills
• Outgoing and pleasing personality
• Good presentation skills
• Good convincing power

Interested candidates can send their resume to recruitment@workforceassociates.net.

Indicate on the subject line CORPORATE SALES EXECUTIVE

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Technical Manager job in Kenya - IT Firm

Due to first and sustainable growth our client, an IT firm dealing with printers, laptops, and computers requires a suitable candidates to fill in the following position.

Position: Technical Manager

Department: Technical

Reports to: Operations Manager/Director

Direct reports: Technical Engineers, Help desk assistant

Role Objective/Summary

To Plan, organize, direct, control and evaluate the operations of the technical department.

To ensure installation and maintenance of computer hardware, software and networks, and ensure the identified technical problems are solved within the department, in other departments and for clients.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Key duties:

• Maintain log / list of all required repairs and maintenance jobs.
• Ensure all jobs booked in are done to customer satisfaction to avoid repeat jobs.
• Input and maintain IP addresses.
• Advise staff of security breach and/or change in password or security status.
• Ensure proper and timely installation and administration of computer hardware, software and networks.
• Provide network accounts and passwords as required
• Send requests to the Accounts department about purchase of equipment or spare parts for repair and maintenance jobs.
• Train new staff and orient them into the department’s operations.
• Assign and review the work of the Technical engineers and help desk assistant.
• Manage the company’s local area network; direct the network, and its related computing environment, including hardware, systems software, applications software, and all other computer-related configurations

Software

• Ensure software is available to appropriate users
• Supervise Installation and testing of new software
• Ensuring the anti-virus software is installed, properly configured, regularly updated and working properly on all PC and client stations
• Maintaining servers and network hardware

Hardware

• Setting up hardware, diagnosing and troubleshooting hardware failures
• Checking new computer equipment and installing as expected
• Ensure timely repair and maintenance of computer peripheral equipment e.g. printers, scanners, projectors, fax machines
• Providing technical support for hardware and software issues in the office
• Setting up and maintaining backup system for file servers and in-office desktop computers

Network Management

• Ensuring the network back up logs where appropriate
• Ensure routine network maintenance tasks are carried out
• Setting up, maintaining and removing user network accounts where necessary

General

• Advice customers on best practices in maintaining their machines in good working conditions.
• Any duties as assigned by the management.

Qualification

• A bachelor degree in Information Technology
• A minimum of two years experience in a similar position dealing with corporate cliental
• Strong interpersonal skills, ability to work with diverse groups
• Must be able to effectively handle stressful situations
• Work with minimum supervision
• Attention to detail and accuracy
• Analytical skills
• High levels of professionalism, enthusiasm and a ‘can do’ attitude
• Ability to prioritize and work with a sense of urgency

Interested and qualified candidates can apply by sending their resume stating qualifications, working experience, current/expected salaries to recruitment@workforceassociates.net

On the subject line indicate TECHNICAL MANAGER

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Career Opportunity in Kenya - Administrative Assistant job in kenya

General Definition

The Administrative Assistant / Secretary is a full time position, under the direct supervision of the Managing Director, to include the responsibilities Records Clerk, and Receptionist to Skyfire East Africa Ltd.

Distinguishing Characteristics

The Administrative Assistant/Secretary reports to the Managing Director or his designee.

Typical Duties and Responsibilities

Performs the job responsibilities of Administrative Assistant to include the following functions:

• Provide secretarial, clerical support to the management staff
• Organize and maintain filling systems, cabinets, samples, artworks, client materials and CD library.
• Answer and screen all telephone calls on the Administrative Office main lines and transfer calls to appropriate person. Personal calls should be discouraged.
• Receive and screen visitors; provide factual information that may require the interpretation and application of policies and procedures; take detailed messages or refer the visitors to the appropriate persons.
• Process, track, update, and maintain commercial activities, lease files, project files, supply cabinet, copy, collate, and distribute documents.
• Process all administrative requisitions, check requests and purchase order requests.
• Type drafts and a wide variety of finished documents from stenographic notes, hand written copy, minutes from meetings, brief instructions of printed materials; transcribe dictation from tapes; use word processing equipment and input or retrieve data or prepare reports using a computer.
• Schedule appointments, travel arrangements, conferences, and meetings when applicable.
• Assist co-workers when needed, including copying and mass mailings as appropriate.
• Research and compile a variety of informational materials from sources both inside and outside the office.
• Perform other jobs as directed.
• Attend meetings of the Board of directors and serve as secretary to the board whenever called upon; record meetings and compile minutes of meetings.
• Follow up with staff to assure deadlines are being met.
• Maintain a history file of relevant articles appearing in newspapers and other publications; copy relevant newspaper clippings and attach the copy in appropriate files. This includes but not limited to suitable tenders and prequalification press adverts.
• File administration documents, including Finance and Accounting documents, in appropriate files by attaching them to respective sections of the file.
• To co-ordinate all aspects of the company's brand, classified and display advertising campaigns
• To work closely with the in-house studio on the design, content and copy of all advertisements and ensure that all relevant artwork reaches the relevant clients on deadline.
• To liaise with all third parties (hotels, airlines and tourist boards etc) for sign off and approval of all partner advertising.
• To liaise with the media agency as and when necessary
• To ensure all partners receive a sample copy of their advertisement(s) as and when it/they appear(s) in print
• To ensure all advertisements reflect the brand and corporate style and are delivered to a high standard.
• To copy write and produce the weekly e-newsletter which is distributed to direct clients, travel trade and the press.
• To liaise with external joint marketing partners as appropriate to secure relevant input and signoff of marketing collateral.
• To undertake administrative duties associated with the marketing department
• To assist with the procuration of joint marketing funds/contracts.
• Check the status of each client's job(s) in the creative department and verify the jobs will be complete on time
• Contact each client at least once a day to discuss current and upcoming projects
• Initiate new jobs for the client
• Review and present concepts/layouts/copy to the client for approval
• Communicate the client's feedback to the creative department and discuss the next steps in the campaign
• At entry level there is a lot of administrative and operational work. But as you gain experience your responsibilities will change. You will meet clients and understand their needs, expectations and what they want out of the agency. You also would be expected to give clients some suggestions. You will prepare presentations, briefs etc.
• search and encourage potential referrals from current clients or customers
• increase the customer/client base of your employer/company
• build good relationship with clients to ensure long term business relationship
• initiate marketing related projects or programs that will be beneficial to your client and to the agency
• enhance personal skills especially on people skills, communication, team player

Qualification

• A degree in business administration
• The employee will be required to communicate effectively with members and other clients.
• Arrange things or actions in a certain order or pattern according to a specific rule or set of rules (e.g., patterns of numbers, letters, words, pictures, mathematical operations).
• Listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.
• Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions
• Communicate information and ideas in writing so others will understand.
• Communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will understand.
• Apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that make sense.

Interested and qualified candidates can apply by sending their resume stating qualifications, working experience, current/expected salaries to recruitment@workforceassociates.net

On the subject line indicate ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT

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Cashier Job Opportunity in Kenya

Due to first and sustainable growth our client, an IT firm dealing with printers, laptops, and computers requires a suitable candidates to fill in the following position.

Position: Cashier

Department: Accounts

Supervised by: Accountant

Duties

• Maintain proper filing systems of all cash payment documents and ensure accounting records are kept updated.
• Maintain optimum cash balances and advise the Finance Officer for cash replenishment requirements, maintain a cash book and perform daily cash reconciliation and cash counts for all currencies on a weekly and monthly with senior managers.
• Familiarity with basic bookkeeping procedures.
• Completes special projects and miscellaneous assignments as required.

Qualification

• CPA 1 qualification and a diploma in IT will be added advantage
• Sales experience will be added advantage
• Minimum 1 year proven work experience in cash management within a busy working environment
• Computer skills especially in MS Excel, spread sheets and MS Word
• Ability to work under high pressure to meet tight deadlines

Interested candidate should send their Cvs to recruitment@workforceassociates.net

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Job Opportunity in Kenya - Q.C Microbiologist

Due to first and sustainable growth our client, a pharmaceutical manufacturing company requires a suitable candidates to fill in the following position.

Position Title: Q.C Microbiologist

Department: Quality Control

Classification: Quality Control Staff

Position Reports To: Quality Control Manager

Position Purpose:

To outline the key areas of responsibilities of the personnel in order to ensure result oriented undertaking in the department.

Key Responsibilities and Tasks

• Maintain proper records and documents in the microbiology laboratory.
• Update of the standard operating procedure of the microbiology section under the guidance of Quality control manager
• Carry out routine microbial testing of all incoming natural raw materials and finished products.
• Perform challenge test for the preservatives used in the finished products and have proper documentation of the same.
• Ensure that daily, monthly calibration of microbiology instruments and equipments are done promptly and proper documents kept in place.
• Perform sub-culturing of the live mother cultures periodically in accordance with the operation policies.
• Maintain proper inventory of the instruments and equipments of microbiology section.
• Responsible for environmental monitoring in the factory in accordance with the policy procedures.
• Carry out disinfectants activity evaluation to help avoid microbial resistant in the premises and recommend appropriate disinfectant rotational schedule for the premises.
• Responsible for daily calibration of pH meter and analytical balances in the chemical laboratory.
• Be involved in new methods development and validation of processes as per validation policy.
• Responsible for effluent analysis and proper reporting of the results and ensuring compliance to the regulatory authority standards.
• Responsible for microbial and chemical analysis of purified water for pharmaceutical use.

Performance Measurements

• Reports are and timely for authorization of further processing or release of finished products.
• Effective implementation of quality department policies and procedures in accordance with established principles, standards and regulatory requirements.
• Safeguarding and preserving company assets.
• Routine microbiological work is done effectively and efficiently.
• Maintain existence of positive working relations in quality control personnel.

Qualification Required

Education/Certification: Diploma or higher diploma microbiology related field

Required Knowledge: knowledge of good laboratory practices and procedures.

Experienced Required:

• Broad based knowledge of the pharmaceutical Quality control/assurance practices
• Hand on experience in micro biology laboratory

Skills/Abilities:

• Excellent team-work skills
• Meeting of tight schedules
• Able to organize, coordinate and direct projects.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.

To apply for this position send your resume to recruitment@workforceassociates.net.

On the subject line indicate Q.C MICROBIOLOGIST

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Career Opportunity in Kenya - Recruitment Officer

Due to first and sustainable we are looking for suitable candidates to fill in the following position.

Position: Recruitment Officer

Department: Human Resources

Reports to: Director

Duties

• Develop recruitment materials-Assist the HR Manager in developing job descriptions and Develop testing tools for recruitment.
• Workforce planning-Control maintains and updates manpower plan and prepares related monthly and weekly reports.
• Issue recruitment notices- Designs recruitment advertisements and draft employment offer letter and contracts for selected candidates.
• Selection process- Screens applicants for basic compliance with position qualifications, summarizes CVs for easier evaluation by the client.
• Meets walk-in applicants, collects and assesses CVs.
• Obtains and assess all certificates and testimonials of the candidates.
• Ensure all vacancies are filled with the suitable candidates within the targeted time.
• Interview candidates up to supervisors level and provide feedback to human resources manager
• Ensure all recruitment policies, procedures and techniques are adhered to and recommend improvements.
• Forwards collected CVs to the concerned clients for interviews.
• Inventory candidates-Maintains an active and organized data bank of applicants for various positions.
• Any other duty assigned from time to time.

Qualification

• Degree/Diploma in Human Resources Management from a recognized institution.
• 1 year experience in recruitment position in a consultancy firm will be added advantage
• 25 to 30 years of age
• Ability to work under pressure.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of sensitive information
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Knowledge of Kenya labour laws.
• Tact and the ability to deal with difficult situations.

Interested and qualified candidate can send their resume indicating their current and expected remuneration to recruitment@workforceassociates.net.

On the subject line indicate RECRUITMENT OFFICER.

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ICT Career Opportunity in Kenya - Sales Coordinator

Due to first and sustainable growth our client, an Audio & Video Conferencing, Multiuser Computing - N Computing, Call Centers Solutions requires a suitable candidates to fill in the following position.

Sales Coordinator

Duties

• Plan and coordinate public affairs, and communications efforts, to include public relations and community outreach.
• Research and develop strategies and plans which identify marketing opportunities, direct marketing, and new project development.
• Analyze and evaluate the effectiveness of sales, methods, costs, and results
• Work with department managers and corporate staff to develop five year and ten year business plans for the company.
• Establish and implement short- and long-range departmental goals, objectives, policies, and operating procedures.
• Supervise the planning and development of company marketing and communications materials.
• Represent the company at various community and/or business meetings to promote the company.
• Analyze and evaluate the effectiveness of sales, methods, costs, and results.
• Develop and manage sales and marketing budgets, and oversee the development and management of internal operating budgets.
• Other duties as assigned

Qualification

• Bachelor’s degree in information technology
• 2-3 years experience as a sales coordinator
• Experience in the ICT sector will be an added advantage.
• Experience in strategic planning and execution. Knowledge of structuring sales quota goals and revenue expectations.
• Experience in planning marketing strategies, advertising campaigns, and successful public relations efforts.
• Ability to motivate teams to produce quality materials within tight timeframes and simultaneously manage several projects.
• Experience in the ICT sector will be an added advantage.

To apply for this position send your resume to recruitment@workforceassociates.net.

On the subject line indicate SALES CO-ORDINATOR - ICT

General / Operations Manager Career Opportunity - Renewable / Solar Energy Company in Kenya

Job Title: General / Operations Manager

Company Profile:

Our Client is a start-up Renewable / Solar Energy Company operating in the East African Market from its headquarters in Nairobi, Kenya.

Reports to: Board of Directors

Our company offers the following products and services:

• Manufacture and sale of solar energy collectors and boilers for water heating
• Manufacture and sale of solar photovoltaic (PV) systems for electricity generation
• Manufacture and sale of solar hybrid (photovoltaic & thermal (PV-T) systems for electricity & hot water generation
• Engineering, Procurement & Construction Management (EPCM):

1. Establishment of the projects’ Power, Hot Water and Steam requirements (quantities and operating parameters);
2. Solar Systems Engineering & Design based on the established system requirements;
3. Procurement of all system components and the construction/installation professionals; and
4. Construction/installation management

Our clients’ Target Customers are:

1. Home Owners – Existing Homes
2. Private Developers – residential, commercial (offices & hotels) and industrial
3. Plumbing contractors
4. Institutions (e.g. Schools, Hospitals, Commercial Farms, etc)
5. Governments
6. NGOs

Main Purpose of the Job

The General/Operations Manager will be involved in all aspects of the business covering; day-to-day operations, business development, risk & safety management, project & human resource management.

At the same time, will continue to foster and advocate innovative thinking, communication and continuous improvement.

Main Responsibilities

• Leading and directing the operations team
• Ensuring continuous improvement of processes, procedures and systems
• Developing an understanding if customers’ needs and requirements and ensuring all staff provide a high level of customer service
• Control and manage the implementation of LEAN and the DRIVING of continuous improvement initiative on the factory floor
• Manage customer requests and timely provision of quotations
• Implement cost management and budgetary control
• Ensure compliance with OH&S Legislation
• Monitor the performance of the team through “Key Performance Indicators”
• Recruitment
• Training and Development

Required Skills and Qualifications

• Strong foundations in mechanical engineering and hands-on fabrication management along with extensive experience working at a senior level in successful fabrication business
• Minimum 4-5 years experience managing a team, ideally within the fabrication/mechanical service industry
• Highly developed manufacturing and project management skills along with contract/tender exposure
• Tertiary qualified in Business Management
• Strong knowledge of management accounting and business finance
• Excellent leadership, coaching and mentoring skills
• A thorough understanding of OH&S policies and procedures
• Excellent communication, interpersonal skills and people management skills
• Excellent customer service skills
• Results-oriented, attention to detail and innovative
• Excellent computer skills – Ms Office, Ms Projects, AutoCAD, Adobe Applications, and Web Applications including Video Conferencing

To apply for this positions 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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Supply Officer Job in Dagahaley, Dadaab Refugee Camp - MSF Switzerland

MSF Switzerland (MSFCH) is a humanitarian medical organization providing emergency medical aid to populations in need.

Job Title: Supply Officer

Location: Dagahaley, Dadaab Refugee Camp

Start date: end - August

Length of contract: 1 year (renewable)

Main Tasks:

Implement the supply activities with the standard resources, procedures, reporting and tools defined by the Log Supply, in order to facilitate achievement of the project activities.

General Objectives:

• Oversee the routine supply operational activities of logistical and medical supplies at project level;
• Manage the orders submitted to capital which covers: encoding the internal request/Easymed, preparation of request and purchasing document in database, as well as updating the status of order in database (remark in/out/internal);
• Perform supervision on the logistic stock management (at project level);
• Control the purchasing validation process and reception (physical and administrative reception);
• Negotiate for products that offer good value for money for all purchase orders, and ask for min 3 quotation or tender according to the purchase validation level.
• Coordinate the work of supply team at project level and also communicate to the capital and provide supervision to project team (supply related) on regular basis;
• Responsible for the customs formalities of local freight.

Requirements:

• Secondary education and preferably basic training in Supply chain management.
• At least 2 years experience in a supply chain environment and MSF logistic experience is an advantage
• Computer literate and practical use of MSF Logistics 7.0
• Fluent in English, good communication skills, negotiating and organisational skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills, strong initiative, able to handle complex assignments with proactive attitude and open minded.
• Humanitarian spirit, flexible and able to work in a demanding and challenging work environment, able to work to strict deadlines and under pressure.
• Motivated with a demonstrated ability to adapt to new working methods.
• Ability to live and work in a multidisciplinary and multicultural environment.

Send your CV, motivation letter, copies of relevant documents, mentioning on the envelope “ Supply Officer” to:

The Logistics Coordinator
MSF-Switzerland, Kenya Mission
P.O. Box 25091 – 00603
Lavington, Nairobi

Deadline: Friday, 12th August, 2011.

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Career Opportunities in Kenya - Construction Site Agents

We are an ISO 9001:2008 certified fast growing and dynamic medium sized company and an emerging player in the construction and engineering sector.

We are seeking to recruit highly motivated, results-oriented and proactive individuals.

Site Agents

Qualifications & Requirements

• Minimum Diploma in Building/ Civil Engineering or other related courses.
• Higher National Diploma in Building and Construction will be an added advantage
• Must have good knowledge of basic construction technology and practices. Formal artisan training will be an added advantage.
• Minimum of 10 years experience in site supervision and in end-to-end execution of large building & civil engineering projects
• Proficient in MS Word and Excel
• Excellent writing and oral communication skills
• Good people management skills that result in timely meeting of deadlines
• Good project planning and organizing skills
• Willing to work outside Nairobi

Qualified candidates are invited to submit their applications, indicating their current/last and expected salary to projects.recruit@gmail.com

or P.O Box 78102-00507 Nairobi.

The closing date for receiving applications is 20th August 2011.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Digital Systems Job in Kenya - OptiWare Communications Marketing Manager

Our firm the industry leader in Digital Systems (Broadcasting, Conference and Business Continuity Solutions), is now expanding into new markets in the region and wishes to recruit the services of a Marketing Manager reporting to the Managing Director.

Required Education, Skills, Knowledge and Characteristics

• Bachelors / Masters Degree in Marketing, Business or a related field is required.
• Candidates with professional qualifications will have an added advantage
• 3-5 years of progressively more responsible positions in marketing, preferably in a similar industry in two different firms.
• Highly developed, demonstrated teamwork skills.
• Ability to coordinate the efforts of a large team of diverse creative employees.
• Demonstrated ability to increase productivity and continuously improve methods, approaches, and departmental contribution.
• Knowledge in effective branded marketing, Internet and social media strategy with a demonstrated track record in managing launch campaigns for new products
• Demonstrated effectiveness in holding conversations with customers, customer evangelism, and customer-focused product development and outreach.
• Demonstrated ability to see the big picture and provide useful advice and input across the company.
• Experience managing external PR and communication consulting firms and contractors
• Researching and evaluating new product opportunities, demand for potential products, and customer needs and insights.
• Overall marketing strategy and execution of plans for the existing products.
• Working with product development teams to manage new product development and managing distribution channels
• Experience in public sector procurement procedures and global marketplace is a plus

Application letter with detailed curriculum vitae should be addressed to:

The Managing Director,
OptiWare Communications Ltd,

and send via email to hrm@optiware.co.ke

to reach us not later than August 19, 2011.

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Job in Nairobi Kenya - Finance and Administration Manager NuPITA

Background:

The New Partners Initiative Technical Assistance Project (NuPITA) is a four-year USAID-funded project working in eight countries (Ethiopia, Kenya, Nigeria, Rwanda, South Africa, Tanzania, Uganda, and Zambia) to provide technical assistance to fifteen organizations working in HIV and AIDS.

The project, under the New Partners Initiative (NPI), is a core program of the President’s Emergency Fund for AIDS Relief’s (PEPFAR).

NPI has been created to build the capacity of organizations that work at the community level and support the long-term response to HIV & AIDS. The project is being implemented by John Snow, Inc. and is in the final year of its PEPFAR award.

NuPITA is seeking dynamic, competent and highly motivated person for the following position:

Job Title: Finance & Administration Manager

Reports To: Project Director

Position Location: Nairobi, Kenya

Job Summary:

The Finance and Administration Manager will be responsible for the management of all the projects internal finance systems. In addition s/he will be responsible for the accurate budget monitoring and reporting between Boston, and the Nairobi office.

Key Responsibilities:

• Prepare and provide oversight on the preparation of all project field accounts system, including review of transactions for coding accuracy and appropriateness of documentation and ensure timely monthly reporting to JSI/Boston;
• Ensure timely close-out and submission of field accounts to JSI/Boston;
• Prepare budgets, monitor expenditures on a daily/monthly basis, and prepare financial reports for the Project Director, JSI/ Boston, and the Kampala office as required;
• Develop approaches to contain costs, improve cost effectiveness and streamline financial management;
• Supervision and management of the Nairobi-based NuPITA finance and administration team (estimated 3-4 persons) to ensure efficient office operations;
• Advise project staff on USG rules and regulations and project internal controls to ensure compliance during project implementation;
• Ensure that staff timesheets are filled out appropriately and are submitted on time;
• Review monthly payroll records;
• Ensure compliance with country employment and tax laws;
• Review all travel advance requests and reimbursement requests for USG compliance;
• Liaise and work with the NuPITA Finance Manager in Kampala to ensure overall consistency of reporting and financial management standards;
• Liaise and work with the Kampala-based Operations Manager in regards to logistics and procurement activities;
• Coordinate with finance and management staff from other JSI projects in the same office to establish consistency in practices in accordance with JSI policies;
• Any other duties that may be assigned.

Required Qualifications:

• A University degree in Commerce, Accounting or Business Administration (Finance or Accounting option) from a recognized university or its equivalent; and
• Possession of a postgraduate qualification or professional qualification such as ACCA, CPA or CIMA is an added advantage.

Experience:

• Computer literate, proficient with Excel and computerized accounting packages, working experience of QuickBooks, is an added advantage;
• A minimum of five years of progressively responsible experience in professional accounting and financial management;
• Experience in employee supervision; and
• Solid understanding of USAID policies and regulations.

Skills and Characteristics:

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills;
• Excellent problem solving and analytical skills;
• Attention to detail and multitasking ability;
• Result- and team-oriented, honest and of high integrity; and
• Able to work with minimum supervision.

Applications should include a cover letter an updated curriculum vitae and names of at least three professional references, and should be sent to: recruitment@nupita.org

Closing date: August 12, 2011

Due to the large number of expected applications, only short listed candidates will be contacted.

“JSI is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action Employer committed to workplace diversity.

Women and minority candidates are encouraged to apply. M/F/H/V/D.”

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Job Vacancy in Nairobi Kenya - USAID Acquisition & Assistance Specialist

The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) seeks to hire an Acquisition & Assistance Specialist in the Regional Acquisition & Assistance Office (RAAO), USAID/East Africa.

The position is open to qualified Kenyan citizens and located in Nairobi.

Basic Function of the Position:

The incumbent is a professional Acquisition & Assistance Specialist and has responsibility for managing the procurement portfolio of a large program of the East Africa region.

As the principal assistant to a lead contracting officer with responsibility for the entire EA region programs, the incumbent will be required to perform independently in a program requiring complicated and sensitive contracting operations.

In this portfolio, the acquisition and assistance processes involve complex, multi-million dollar contracts, grants and cooperative agreements.

The Regional A&A Specialist plays a key role in negotiating, administering, and modifying various types of contracts for the acquisition of services, equipment, supplies, materials, and other needs for projects having a strong contracting orientation.

Required Qualifications:

Any application that does not meet the minimum requirements stated below will not be evaluated.

Only short listed applicants will be contacted.

If you have not been contacted within one month from the closing date of this advertisement, please consider your application unsuccessful.

Note: The three evaluation factors, i.e., prior work experience, knowledge, and skills and abilities are of approximately equal weight relative to each other.

Education: A master’s degree in business administration, political science, international relations, procurement, supply chain management, social science, or a related field, is required. Specialized training in USG acquisition is desirable, but can occur after employment.

Prior Work Experience: Minimum 6 years of progressively responsible, professional experience is required, at least 2, preferably 3, years of which must be in procurement in a professional capacity with USG or related/similar organization.

In addition, at least 1, preferably 2, years of management experience is required, involving such tasks as setting long-term objectives, developing related long-term work plans, budgets, etc.

Knowledge: Knowledge of Federal and Agency procurement regulations and procedures and highly specialized knowledge of:

(i) analyzing and organizing large amounts of detailed information, such as cost factors and contract types, as relates to requirements;

(ii) ability to deal effectively with intermediate to high level representatives of U.S., interregional, international and local business and industry, client missions, and the host government;

(iii) results-based assistance instruments (grants and cooperative agreements). Knowledge of market conditions, the political context and social conditions impacting USG procurement actions. Knowledge of the organization’s interested in, and capable of, performing USG contracts, grants, cooperative agreements, etc. Knowledge of the concerns from public voluntary organizations (PVOs), non-governmental organizations (NGOs), 8(a) firms, small businesses, and large businesses; and

(iv) a highly specialized knowledge in all phases of the procurement processes leading to award, particularly soliciting, reviewing of applications or proposals and contract award and administration procedures, providing technical advice in complex contractual arrangements to USAID client missions and host country officials; knowledge of program, project, or other commodity requirements. Knowledge of local market conditions and costs. Knowledge of U.S. Federal and Agency acquisitions a plus. Ability to work independently.

Skills and Abilities: Excellent negotiation skills to negotiate multi-year, multi-million dollar contracts and other instruments. Excellent analytical skills and sound judgment to select appropriate acquisition or assistance instrument types, to evaluate bids or offers and determine the responsibility of contractors on the basis of competition, historical costs, reports and to conduct cost and price analysis.

Excellent writing and interpersonal skills.

For a complete position description visit http://kenya.usaid.gov/employment-opportunities.

Those fulfilling the requirements of the position should submit their application, together with a detailed CV and all relevant attachments to the following address:

Human Resources Office,
USAID/Kenya, P.O. Box 629,
Village Market 00621,
Nairobi, Kenya

Re: Acquisition & Assistance Specialist

Application must be in the USAID office by August 16, 2011.

Internal Auditor and Procurement Officer Jobs in Kenya - Aviation Company

One of Kenya’s leading local aviation firms is seeking to recruit professionals of unquestionable integrity to fill positions in its Internal Audit and Procurement & Stores Departments.

Position: Internal Auditor

Desired Technical Qualifications:

• University Degree in Accounting, Finance or Business Administration;
• Minimum of Certified Public Accountants (CPA) Section 4
• Minimum of two (2) years relevant experience and must have a track record of working with an auditing firm;
• Excellent interpersonal, communication and presentation skills with the ability to interact effectively with all levels of management and staff;
• Experience in using computerized auditing and accounting applications, risk management and internal controls;

Position: Procurement Officer

Desired Technical Qualifications:

• University Degree in Purchasing & Supplies Management;
• Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supplies (CIPS) qualification is an added advantage.
• Minimum of two (2) years relevant experience and must have a track record of working with approved vendors, negotiating contracts and conducting financial analysis;
• Excellent interpersonal, communication and negotiation skills with the ability to interact effectively with all levels of management and staff;
• Computer literacy is a must for the position;

Hand written applications accompanied by detailed Curriculum Vitae, copies of certificates and giving details of current employment and telephone contacts should be addressed to:

DN/A 1054
P.O Box 49010 GPO
00100, Nairobi.

So as to be there not later than Friday, 12th August 2011.

Only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

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Knowledge Management Technical Specialist (KM Lead) Abt Associates Job in Kenya

Abt Associates is seeking a full-time, Nairobi-based Knowledge Management Technical Specialist (KM Lead) for the USAID-funded AfyaInfo project in Kenya.

The AfyaInfo project is focused on transforming the National Health Information System and the KM Task Lead will be a full time, senior technical employee who will support this transformation.

The KM Task Lead will work closely with project staff and GOK counterparts in the health sector to:

• identify data needs and develop a demand for valid, accurate and timely data at all levels of the health system;
• identify current data sources as well as gaps;
• support the analysis and use of data throughout the health system;
• support data reporting formats that meet the needs of health service providers, managers and policy decision makers; and
• develop a system to capture, analyze, and disseminate data and track health system trainings and capacities for data generation and use.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Provide strategic leadership in KM assessments and activities
• Engage and work in partnership with the GOK to ensure all activities are aligned to GOK priorities
• Engage health system stakeholders/end users to identify their data needs
• Build the capacity of the health ministries to generate demand for quality health information, develop a range of information products responsive to this demand, and establish dissemination forums and systems to ensure use of these products
• Lead and/or actively participate in the development and updating of standards, tools and approaches for data generation, analysis, and use
• Identify training needs for data generation, management and use
• Lead and provide technical direction in the development of a training strategy for integration of current and new tools and concepts for data generation, management and use
• Manage the development of a standardized training curricula and trainee performance criteria
• Guide, coordinate and collaborate with project staff and partners in the implementation, management, monitoring and evaluation of training
• Build lasting in-country capacity to deliver KM trainings
• Devise an exit strategy to ensure the sustainability of the KM system
• Document and present program results and lessons learned to the Chief of Party, USG, MoH, and other key stakeholders.
• Ensure KM strategy activities are conducted in coordination with ongoing project activities
• Manage project activities and staff who are contributing to the KM stream of work
• Other duties as assigned

Skills/Knowledge Required:

• Advanced degree in public health (with HMIS emphasis preferred), public administration, or a related professional degree and 10 years of relevant professional experience in health data generation and use.
• Demonstrated ability to lead multidisciplinary, multicultural teams and monitor efforts
• Demonstrated ability to engage and work with stakeholders at all system levels
• A proven, successful record of achieving results, preferably in a difficult working environment
• Demonstrated expertise in M&E.
• Excellent writing, computer, management and organizational skills necessary.
• Experience in training desirable
• Experience in implementing USAID-funded projects in Kenya is excellent
• Fluency in English is required, language skills in Kiswahili, and other langaguages of Kenya are highly preferred.

Please send all applications to KenyaJobs@abtassoc.com.

For more information please visit us at abtassociates.com.

Female applicants are encouraged to apply.

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Sales Representatives Jobs in Kenya - SOFTA Bottling Company

SOFTA Bottling Company one of the leading producers of soft drinks wishes to recruit:-

Sales Representatives

Qualifications:-

• Minimum diploma in sales and marketing
• 3 years experience in FMCG
• Mature, honest, self supervising

Apply to Human Resource Manager,
SOFTA Bottling Company
P.O Box 47343, 00100
Fax: 650026
Email: info@kuguru.com

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Urgent Operations Manager Job In Tanzania. Net Salary 250,000

Operation Manager - Job Description

Monthly Net Salary K’sh 250,000 P/Month.

Our client, a Tanzanian Based, innovative design and Production Company focused on delivering affordable small-scale bio-gas and bio-sanitation systems to customers in (sub) tropical regions is looking forward to hiring an operations manager.

Roles and Responsibilities

Financial Responsibility

• Handling activities related to managing and reporting on activities having financial impact.
• Judicial cost management to achieve business plan.

Customer Service

• Ensuring that expectations and requirements of internal external customers are met.
• Ensuring installation is achieved within agreed service level ( Lead time, Maintenance and response time)
• Ensuring that product quality meets the agreed standards.
• Ensuring that all end – consumer site registration details are recorded and uploaded to central database.

Business Process

• Responsibilities related to managing and improving functional areas and processes

Procurement

• To ensure Competitive & timely local procurement of materials for product installation

Production

• Ensure production & assembly operations are managed using continuous improvement processes based on 20 Keys

Logistics

• To be at the focal point for handling the inbound transactions.
• Hands on approach to ensuring that product availability meets sales targets.

Installation

• Ensure proper execution of timely installation using the “Sales to Installation” planning interface process and customer verification. In the sales to installation

Human & Information resource

• Responsibilities related to managing & developing people, and improving their productivity through information empowerment

Recruitment

• Develop a sufficient pool of internal and/or external field technicians to carry out installation demand on a timely basis

Team Development

• Develop a sufficient pool of internal and/or external field technicians to carry out installation demand on a timely basis

Analytics and decision

• Maintain a log of improvement areas for installation, logistics and production and report solutions based on root cause analysis.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in any technical or engineering field.

Experience

• Hands-on management in a manufacturing or construction site (R), Warehouse, or Depot In a comparable developing country
• Installation of any of the following: - plumbing; - electrical; - gas
• Project management.
• Supply chain Management
• Procurement management Skills
• Hands on project management and execution
• Root cause analysis, Team building, Technical aptitude, strong follow up, street smart, patient with teaching people, task and result oriented person
• Swahili speaker.

The net salary will be K'sh 250,000 Month plus housing, medical & vehicle.

Job Location is based in Dar

If you are up to the challenge, posses the necessary qualification and experience, please send your CV only indicating why you are the most suitable candidate for the role clearly quoting the job title on the email subject to jobs@staff-kenya.com

Please indicate current or last salary.

The Recruiting Manager
Corporate staffing Services
Suite 3, 13th Floor, Development house, Moi Avenue, Nairobi.
Via email to: jobs@staff-kenya.com

N.B: We do not charge any fee for receiving your CV in our database no for interviewing.

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Job vacancy at Online Marketing Corporation - Sales Manager Job in Kenya

Job Title: Sales Manager

Job Code: RPU/SM

Number of Positions Open: 1

Location: Kenya

Closing Date: Open Until Filled

Summary

Our client is a progressive online marketing corporation that employs digital media to market and sell consumer products to a vibrant and fast growing consumer base nationwide.

This position is responsible for the company’s advertising sales and monetisation of SOICOS Affiliate Marketing Network.

As Sales Manager you will drive sales activities with agencies and advertisers by creating effective advertising solutions (CPC, CPL, CPA) that meet their needs.

You will be a key member of SOICOS’s team in Africa, actively shaping the business with your industry expertise and leadership, deep network of relationships and passion for selling innovative advertising solutions to agencies and advertisers across Africa.

Primary Responsibilities

• Contribute to the development of the regional sales plan in conjunction with executive teams
• Identify and close agencies and advertisers business key to the company’s growth
• Manage agencies and advertisers relationships
• Guide campaign management efforts to exceed client expectations
• Create revenue forecasts in conjunction with the executive team
• Track and manage advertisers pipeline

Qualifications and Requirements

• Proven experience selling online advertising
• Exceptional communication skills
• A comprehensive knowledge and contacts with online agencies and advertisers
• Technically savvy and proficient with sophisticated advertising programs and delivery methodologies
• Ability to multi-task, meet deadlines, and thrive in a fast-paced, deadline oriented environment
• Interpersonal skills to work closely with other teams

How to Apply

Interested candidates holding the necessary requirements, good performance and / or references are encouraged to apply with detailed CV’s, inclusive of names and contacts of 3 referees, current telephone number and email address by mailing them to recruiter@personnelresource.com.

Only short listed candidates will be contacted.

“Personnel Resource is an equal opportunity employer”

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Procurement Job Vacancy in Kenya - Procurement Specialist

A USAID contractor is recruiting for a Procurement Specialist to support procurement efforts based in Nairobi.

Applicants should possess at least three years of relevant experience in Kenya carrying out core procurement functions.

Experience with procurement for donor funded projects, preferably USAID, is preferred.

A degree in a relevant field is required and all candidates must speak and write fluent Swahili and English.

To Apply:

Qualified applicants must include a cover letter highlighting relevant experience, a current Curriculum Vitae (CV) including all language abilities, and a list of 3 references with contact information.

Applicants must be willing to work and travel throughout Kenya. Applications should be sent via email to hr@kenyati.com not later than Tuesday, August 9th, 2011.

Please type the position for which you are applying in the subject line of the message.

Only finalists will be contacted.

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Job in Kenya - DAC Aviation Librarian

DAC Aviation (EA) Limited is seeking to recruit experienced and self motivated individuals.

To stay ahead, we depend on our team of peerless professionals in all fields.

In line with our Business Strategy to offer efficient and quality service to our clients, we are seeking to recruit:

Librarian (1)

The successful candidate must possess the following qualifications:

• A bachelors degree in library science
• Knowledge of library or archival operations and processes
• At least two years experience in a busy library within the aviation industry
• Skill in customer support and training
• Knowledge of general support activities for general library and / or archival operations and local policies and procedures
• Experience in library / archival technology applications
• Good people skills due to frequent public contact to provide information and direction
• Must possess the ability to lead or supervise others and / or function as a team member
• An independent worker who requires little or no supervision to work within applicable policies and procedures

If you believe that you can clearly demonstrate your abilities to meet the relevant criteria for the position above, please submit your application letter with a detailed CV.

Applicants are also required to provide postal, telephone and email contacts of three referees.

Please attach copies of your testimonials to this application.

The application should reach us by 12th August 2011.

We regret that only short listed candidates will be contacted.

Send your Applications to:jobs@dacaviation.com

DAC Aviation (EA) Limited is an equal opportunity employer.

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Job Vacancy in Kenya - Power Specialist Representative

Job description

The Solution Representative Power Brand Specialist is responsible for developing specific Brand/product specific solutions that address client's business needs (both industry and business) and deliver client value while supporting brand specific business strategies.

Maintains strong relationships with executives and influencers in the IT and Line of Business organizations in these accounts.

Thoroughly understands the client's business, including their organization, financials, competitiveness in the market, and business issues.

Creates solutions which are tailored to client's business needs and integrates the brand capabilities in a way that is valued by the customer and superior to the competition.

When necessary, understands and navigates to identify and acquire critical resources needed to develop the best solution for the client.

Thoroughly understands and applies strategies and offerings for the specific assigned brand.

Promotes specific brand capabilities to develop a winning solution which addresses the client's unique business needs.

Maintains an understanding of the client's industry and how the client's business fits within it.

Understands brand/product capabilities in order to develop winning solutions that deliver client value propositions, are tailored to the client's specific business needs, and are superior to the competition.

Is aware of methods and models used in the solution and can articulate their value to the client.

Ensures that the solution design and delivery team has considered the appropriate methods and models in the customer solution.

Required

• High School Diploma/GED
• At least 4 years experience in Power Systems Brand Sales in the Region
• At least 4 years experience in implementing Account/Territory Planning
• At least 4 years experience in leading Proposal Development
• English: Fluent

Preferred

• Bachelor's Degree
• At least 5 years experience in Power Systems Brand Sales in the Region
• At least 5 years experience in implementing Account/Territory Planning
• At least 5 years experience in leading Proposal Development

All candidates should apply directly to this Email Address:

hrtechrecruiter@gmail.com

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Job in Kenya - Safaricom Principal IT Business Analyst

We are pleased to announce the following vacancy in the IT Innovation within the Technology Division.

In keeping with our current business needs, we are looking for a person who meets the criteria indicated below:

Principal IT Business Analyst
Ref: IT_PIBA_OCT_ 2011

Reporting to the Manager, Analysis & Architecture the job holder will be the liaison between business system users and the information technology team in as far as creating automated business solutions is concerned.

The job holder will be responsible for gathering, detailing and documenting business requirements in a format that is useful to business end users and technical developers.

The jobholder will also propose ways in which the existing processes and systems can be used or changed to meet new business requirements as well as point out and identify new systems needed to meet business requirements, within the context of a well established Enterprise IT Architecture.

Key Responsibilities

• Collect, classify, analyze and document business requirements as per set standards;
• Create designs to meet business requirements through existing IT systems or by filling missing gaps with appropriate new systems in accordance with enterprise architecture;
• Develop test-driven business requirements and functional specifications with other business units;
• Provide advise and input to Business Units on technical capabilities they can leverage on and key considerations they need to make during development of their roadmaps.
• Participate in technical/functional evaluation of bids for new systems;
• Generate process documentation that clarifies and validates how the organization utilizes business systems to meet business requirements;
• Ensure that IT systems are aligned with business processes, and engage business stakeholders in process reviews to ensure cost reduction improved turn around time;
• Promote proper release planning, guaranteeing adherence to business needs and priorities and keep stakeholders constantly up-to-date on progress;
• Review and validate test cases for accuracy and conformity to requirements;
• Manage and grow staff within the section.

Minimum requirements

• Bachelor degree in Computer science or Engineering or Business related field;
• 5 years experience as a systems developer/business analyst in a busy IT development environment, 2 years of which must include experience in systems analysis;
• Expertise in enterprise architecture;
• Logical and physical data modeling, relational databases experience;
• Experience in writing formal use cases and other UML tools;
• Project Management training and experience.

If you feel that you are up to the challenge and posses the necessary qualification and experience please send your resume and application letter indicating your experience and why you are the most suitable candidate for the role clearly quoting the job title to the address below.

The deadline for application is Wednesday the 10th August 2011.

The Senior Manager – Talent Acquisition
Safaricom Ltd
Nairobi

Via E-mail to: hr@safaricom.co.ke

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