HR Manager Job in Dar es Salaam Tanzania - Home Decor

HR Manager

Industry: Home Decor (Retail Sector)

Location: Dar- Es salaam, Tanzania

Our client, a leading retailer of home décor is looking for a HR Manager to assist the Group HR Director in the formation and development of HR Strategy and work-plan.

We are specifically looking for candidates with excellent working knowledge of the Tanzanian Employment and Labour Act, and related laws as well as experience of Tanzanian Labour Arbitration, Trade Unions and Employer’s Associations liaison.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Defining the learning strategy and recruitment, providing pragmatic and consistent guidance and advice to managers on grievance, attendance, disciplinary, and performance issues.
• Raising proactive issues with managers, identifying practical solutions to complex and diverse HR issues, and recommending appropriate action plans.
• Compiling and managing case management documentation.
• Briefing new managers on the policies and procedures of the organization in conjunction with the development and learning team, providing coaching to managers on difficult and complex issues.
• Liaising with recruitment team on salary levels for existing and prospective staff consistent with organization market conditions and policies.
• Ensuring the maintenance of all payroll data by HR Administrators.
• Reviewing and revising HR policies in compliance with changing or new legislation.
• Developing personal policies, maintaining and updating policy manuals as well as employee handbooks as needed.
• Collecting ongoing information regarding satisfaction of employee on salary packages/ wages, working conditions, etc.
• Conducting new employee orientation program and other educational and training programs on changes in benefits, diversity, etc.

Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resource Management as well as a HND in HRM
• Master’s degree in Human Resource Management an added advantage
• Minimum 5 years HR experience.
• Expert Microsoft Office skills like Word, Outlook, and Excel. Knowledge of HR MIS and database systems.
• Outstanding communication skills in both English and Kiswahili.

A competitive salary package guaranteed

If you have the skills and competences for this role, and are ready to relocate to Dar Es Salaam, send your CV ONLY to recruit2@flexi-personnel.com by Friday 5th July 2011

Only serious candidates need apply
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Training Manager Job in Dar es Salaam Tanzania - Home Decor

Training Manager

Industry: Home Decor (Retail)

Location: Dar- es salaam, Tanzania

Our client, a leading retailer of home décor is looking for a Training Manager to lead Management training and Sales/retail selling training.

This is a senior role and candidates currently working in any of the major retail stores in a similar role and looking for a Management position are encouraged to apply.

Key Responsibilities include:

• Developing training material in-line with the Learning and Development strategy and demonstrating the style of training for the group.
• Coordinating with external accreditation bodies to ensure that training materials meet accreditation standards i.e Institute of Leadership and Management, City and Guilds.
• Delivering learning events
• Ensuring follow-up and monitoring progress on post-course objectives and assignment work by delegates
• Acting as internal coach and mentor to managers and staff.
• Keeping records of all training given
• Coordinating with the HR administrator pre and post event material to ensure smooth and efficient training delivery
• Ensuring the learning Library is updated with materials to meet company learning objectives.

Key skills and knowledge

• At least 5 years training experience in the retail sector.
• Degree/ Diploma in Sales and Marketing or business related field from a reputable institution of higher learning.
• Outstanding communication skills in both English and Kiswahili.

A competitive salary package guaranteed

If you have the skills and competences for this role, and are ready to relocate to Dar Es Salaam, send your CV ONLY to jobs@flexi-personnel.com by Wed 6th July 2011.

Only serious candidates need apply

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Executive Secretary (2) Job Re Advertisement in Dar- es salaam, Tanzania - Home Decor

Re Advertisement

Executive Secretary (2)

Industry: Home Decor

Location: Dar- es salaam, Tanzania

Our client, a leading retailer of home décor including bed sheets, air conditioners, dinner sets, curtains, duvets, carpets etc is looking for two Executive Secretaries to support the Director’s function.

Applicants must have minimum typing speeds of over 45 WPM/ outstanding shorthand skills and be willing to relocate to Dar es salaam, Tanzania.

Key Responsibilities

• Day to day functions of running a busy office
• Drafting communication, transcribing, editing and maintaining files and records
• Provide executive secretarial support and a PA function to the Directors
• Strongly support external communication activities within the allocated parameters of responsibility
• Set up relevant administrative systems and structures
• Be responsible for document control
• Make meeting arrangements and required travel, hotel and flight arrangements

Key skills and knowledge

• Outstanding Administrative skills
• A minimum of 4 years working experience in the same field.
• Smart and professional, with outstanding Excel, Word, PowerPoint and Typing skills.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills in both English and Kiswahili
• Exemplary presentation skills and people handling techniques.
• Exposed to diverse multicultural environments.
• Superb at networking and developing strong customer relations
• Typing speed of at least 45 WPM

A competitive salary package guaranteed

If you have the skills and competences for this role, and are ready to relocate to Dar Es Salaam, send your CV ONLY to recruit@flexi-personnel.com by Friday 1st July 2011

Only serious candidates need apply

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Management Accountant Job Vacancy in Nairobi Kenya

Management Accountant

Location: Nairobi

Our client, a leading FMCG Company focusing on personal care products is looking for a Management Accountant.

Reporting to the Finance Director, the successful candidate’s key role will be monitoring and advising management on the performance of the company in terms of costs and profitability as well as preparation of management accounts and reports.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Ensure Production of timely (before 4th of every month) and accurate financial reports and statements including the trial balance, profit and loss account, balance sheet and cash flow through Apogee accounting software.
• Ensure proper maintenance of books of accounts that accurately depict current financial conditions as per laid down financial controls and procedures.
• Ensure accurate maintenance of the general ledger (GL) and ensure that all GL accounts are reconciled before 15th of every month and any errors corrected.
• Consolidate cost and revenues and extract monthly management information for decision making including the performance of Cost Centres against budgeted amounts.
• Evaluate non-financial indicators, such as stock turnover, quick ratio, debtor’s ratios, cash ratios, profitability ratios, etc and report on their effect on businesses performance or profitability.
• Issue monthly and yearly stock take instructions and oversee the stock take exercise (including spares, and factory consumables) and ensure accurate stock records in the ERP for Finished goods, WIP and Raw materials at all times. Investigate and promptly report on any variance.
• Ensure that all costing (including Raw Materials, WIP and Finished goods) are done and captured accurately. Ensure accuracy of monthly weighted average costs.
• Monitor costs such as motor vehicle maintenance, wages, overtime, materials, equipment maintenance, marketing and all other costs and identify areas of the business where inefficiencies may occur and advise the Finance Director accordingly.
• Monitor sales performance in terms of value, margins and sales per SKU on a monthly and cumulative basis, compare with prior year, budget and report on variance.
• Ensure that processes needed for the Quality Management System (ISO 9001:2000) are established, implemented and maintained.

Qualifications and experience

• Advanced University Degree/ MBA in Finance or related field
• CPA (K)
• A minimum of 8 years progressive experience as a Management Accountant in a similar business environment.
• Superior leadership and management skills; able to lead results based teams and inspire them to work together to achieve stretching objectives.
• Mature, pleasant personality with outstanding communication skills.

To apply, send your CV only to jobs2@flexi-personnel.com by 5th July 2011 clearly indicating the position you are applying for and minimum salary expectation on the subject line.

Only serious candidates who meet the above specifications need apply.
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Grameen Foundation Investment Associate Job in Nairobi Kenya

Position Title: Investment Associate

Status: Full time

Location: Nairobi, Kenya

FLSA: Exempt

Job Summary:

Grameen Foundation’s (GF) Capital Management & Advisory Center (CMAC) seeks to harness the resources of the financial markets to support rapid expansion in outreach to poor families through leading, poverty-focused microfinance institutions (MFIs) and other social enterprises.

CMAC supports access to growth financing through a range of financial products and services currently offered through two distinct investment vehicles: the Growth Guarantee Program which provides loan guarantees to MFIs, and the Pioneer Fund which offers loans, quasi-equity and equity investments to MFIs and other social enterprises.


The Investment Associate will be responsible for leading transactions primarily in Sub-Saharan Africa through the investment cycle (origination, structuring, execution, and monitoring), while creating and managing external relationships with regulators, capital markets actors, co-investors, rating agencies and other relevant institutions in select regions/countries.

The ideal candidate will bring relevant work experience and relationships in Sub-Saharan Africa and be capable/willing to transact in Asia as needed.

Reporting and relationships: The Investment Associate will report to the Manager of Investments while working directly with other members of CMAC, the Regional Teams, and other departments within Grameen Foundation.

Availability: Investment Associate will be expected to work a typical work week of 40 hours plus additional hours as necessary to get the job done. The position will require extensive local and international travel of up to 50% time.

Essential Job Functions:

• Lead marketing efforts within Africa and build investment pipeline, screening to ensure that prospects meet GF’s social mission, and conducting initial financial analysis and desk review to ensure satisfactory financial credentials and Asia.
• Establish relationships with and actively educate local financial institutions about guarantees and the GG product to open up new financing relationships for MFIs.
• Negotiate prudent investment terms and conditions with clients under supervision from the Manager of Investments, and support MFIs in their negotiation and documentation of guarantees with banks and local financial institutions.
• Organize and conduct in-country due diligence assessments of prospects to include interviews with senior management, field visits, review of operations and social mission, and drafting a summary of due diligence findings.
• Prepare and defend investment proposals for Credit & Investment Committees, to include financial projection model & risk rating score.
• Upon securing Committee approval, take lead role in documenting and executing the investment transaction.
• Responsible for achieving deployment and revenue targets as agreed with Manager of Investments.
• Monitor the on-going operational performance and risk profile of portfolio companies, and prepare quarterly portfolio reviews in conjunction with GF’s Regional Team.
• Identify need for amendments, waivers, restructurings, etc. and support efforts to negotiate and execute satisfactory resolutions.
• Support collection efforts (following up on late or potential default payments to minimize arrears and avoid guarantee calls).
• Potentially represent CMAC at relevant regional and international conferences;
• Maintain in-depth knowledge of latest industry and regulatory developments related to microfinance and capital markets in all countries of responsibility, and prepare country analysis for new targeted markets.
• Initiate and develop relationships with key government and regulatory bodies, rating agencies, and other funders/investors in close coordination with GF Africa Regional Team.
• As needed, assist in fund raising activities and other CMAC tasks as assigned.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Commitment to Grameen Foundation’s mission
• Superior quantitative skills and written analysis skills
• Strong financial analysis skills.
• Demonstrated negotiation skills
• Knowledge of microfinance and/or social entrepreneurship sector within Africa.
• Excellent communication skills: ability to effectively communicate, through speaking and writing, to internal and external audiences
• Ability to act as a representative of GF to the public
• Fluency in English required, French also desired

Education and Experience

• Bachelor degree required; MBA or Master’s degree in economics/finance preferred.
• Five or more years work experience in related fields with at least three years in financial sector, with an emphasis on debt and/or equity financing
• Experience in financial analysis and modeling
• Microfinance sector; banking or finance experience in Africa is a plus

Physical and Environmental Conditions

This position does not require unusual demands for physical effort.

This position may occasionally require physical effort to lift and transport boxes weighing no more than 50 pounds.

Work environment involves everyday risks or discomforts that require normal safety precautions typical of places such as offices, meeting or training rooms, residences, commercial vehicles; e.g., use of safe work place practices with office equipment, and/or avoidance of trips and falls, and observance of fire regulations and traffic signals.

Additional Comment

The above job description is not intended as, nor should it be construed as, exhaustive of all responsibilities, skills, efforts, or working conditions associated with this job.

Reasonable accommodations may be made in appropriate circumstances to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this job.

Interested candidates please forward cover letter with resume to: swardle@grameenfoundation.org
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