Graphics / Creative Designer Job in Kenya

Position: Graphics / Creative Designer

Nature and Scope of the Position

The position is responsible for Planning, analyzing and creating visual solutions.

They should find the most effective way to get messages across in print and media using color, illustration, photography, animation and various print and layout techniques.

Duties

• To design and create graphics that meet the specific guidelines of commercial or marketing needs, such as displays, packaging or logo design.
• Meeting clients or account managers to discuss the needs, objectives and requirements of projects
• Interpreting the client's business needs and developing a concept to suit their purpose
• Thinking creatively to produce new ideas and concepts
• Using innovation to work within the constraints of cost and time
• Creating high-quality, creative, suitable design artwork for client projects
• Accurately estimating of time taken to complete work and meeting deadlines derived from estimations
• Making creative judgments and decisions based on client direction, supervisor direction or creative briefs
• Helping to develop creative briefs by gathering information and data through research
• Presenting finalized ideas and concepts to Business operations officer
• Working with a wide range of Graphic software that is adobe Photoshop/illustrator and many others
• Proofreading to produce accurate and high-quality work
• Creating and revising internal marketing materials, forms, etc.
• Keeping knowledgeable of new innovations, technologies, and trends in the graphic design world
• Working as part of a team with printers, other designers, account executives, web developers and marketing specialists
• Working with Technology Services and Production Services to provide graphics for web and video as needed

Job Specification

Essential

Academic Qualifications

• Degree/diploma in graphics design or IT
• 2 Years Experience

Desired

• Various professional certifications

Experience

• 2 Years experience in the same position
• Can work with offset/digital printing equipment

Work related skills

• Good organizational skills
• Aggressive and Result Oriented
• Highly motivated
• Good problem solving skills
• Good leadership qualities and people oriented skills

Personal attributes

• Ability to work under pressure
• Trustworthy
• Team player
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Strong customer relation skills
• Very creative

Complexity and difficulty of the work

• A demanding job that requires high level of accuracy and integrity

This job description is meant to be only a representative summary of the duties and responsibilities performed by the jobholder.

The jobholder may be requested to perform job-related tasks other than those stated in this description.

The jobholder is expected to perform in a manner consistent with the values and philosophy of “XRX Technologies Ltd”

The resume and cover letter should be sent to careers@xrxtechnologies.co.ke and the closing date is 5th August 2011

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XRX Technologies Head of Retail Job in Kenya

Position: Head of Retail

Reports To: Managing Director

Nature and Scope of the Position

Heads the smooth running of the retail centers and will be responsible for building and developing a successful sales pipeline within all the branches.

Head of retail will be the main representation of all the retail centers in the management team

You will be expected to generate leads by participating in a number of sales activities:

• Calling prospects from a target database
• Networking
• Attending exhibitions/seminars/meeting
• Referrals from clients

Duties

• In charge of sales and cash collection in all branches
• Sending finance and sales reports of all the branches to the Managing director
• Drive revenue through long-term, high-dollar contacts at the retail centers
• Reporting on all the operational reports to the Head of Finance and support services
• In charge of Performance appraisal of the members of staff in the retail centers
• Ensures the production/designing of work is as per client's expectations.
• Assist to ensure internal controls are followed within all the branches
• Cultivate relationships at the highest levels of top target market companies
• In charge of the stock report in all the retail centers
• Perform other job –related duties and responsibilities as requested
• Provide excellent customer experience to existing and new clients

Job Specification


Academic Qualifications

Essential

• Diploma/ Degree in sales and marketing
• 2 Years Experience in sales

Desired

• Any professional qualification

Experience

• 2 Years experience in the same position and a professional qualification will be an added advantage

Work related skills

• Aggressive and Result Oriented
• Able to meet set target on a monthly basis
• Able to meet deadlines
• Product knowledge
• Communication skills oral and written.

Personal attributes

• Positive can do attitude
• Trustworthy
• Organized, Honest team player
• Strong customer relation skills

Complexity and difficulty of the work

• A demanding job that requires high level of accuracy and integrity

Successful performance standards

• Achievement of the set revenue target
• Reports on sales funnel for the team done on weekly basis to the Managing Director.
• Needs to plan ahead thus be pro - active
• High level of accuracy
• High level of confidentiality

This job description is meant to be only a representative summary of the duties and responsibilities performed by the jobholder.

The jobholder may be requested to perform job-related tasks other than those stated in this description.

The jobholder is expected to perform in a manner consistent with the values and philosophy of “XRX Technologies”

The resume and cover letter should be sent to careers@xrxtechnologies.co.ke and the closing date is 5th August 2011

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Bridge International Academies Logistics Manager Job in Kenya

About Bridge International Academies

Bridge International Academies is a startup company revolutionizing education across Africa with a truly unique business model. The company has launched a large-scale franchise-like network of ultra low-cost for-profit private primary schools across Africa.

Our schools profitably deliver high-quality education for less than $4 per child per month, enabling local school managers to operate their school businesses profitably, while creating a highly successful business at the central level.

We now have 26 schools in Kenya, and plan to rapidly scale the company to serve more than 1 million students.

About this position

Bridge International Academies is looking for a Logistics Manager who will be responsible for providing efficient and cost effective Logistics and Supply Chain coordination services to support the business at Headquarter and Schools.

The holder of this position will deliver high quality professional logistics and administration services and lead the development and implementation of tools, processes, policies and practices covering all aspects of Logistics and Supply Chain.

Ability to deal with hands on issues , create effective liaison with heads of department and other key staff and management of various aspects of the logistics chain as well as participating in strategic thinking will be key to success in this position.

This is a key position within the company’s Finance and Administration function but with key linkages with all other departments.

Responsibilities of the Logistics Manager

More specifically:

• Introduce a formalized and highly organized approach in the company to guide all distribution activities between headquarters and schools
• Develop and implementing policies, procedures, tools and guidelines to ensure effective and efficient Logistics processes in the company and to assure seamless services as the company’s demand for supply chain services grows
• Compilation of delivery schedules, route mappings, delivery tracking and reporting systems to ensure on time and complete deliveries
• Develop and maintain strong working relationships with procurement, operations, construction, training, finance, research, administration and HR departments, taxi operators, motorcycle service providers and other partners within the Logistics services chain to create a partnership that adds value to Bridge International Academies
• Negotiation of prices, lead times and other contractual terms with distribution and transport contractors in the areas that Bridge International Academies currently have operations and those in the plan for future commencement
• Reviewing and embedding with user departments the specifications for various logistics services required for school operations and other departments
• Creating and fostering relationships with diverse logistics and supply chain professional associations to ensure gainful experience and knowledge sharing
• Seek, evaluate and recommend reliable vendors or suppliers to provide quality logistics services at reasonable prices
• Determining distribution schedules and timing of deliveries to and from schools and keeping track of delivery times throughout the delivery process
• Working with department managers and other staff to forecast demand for logistics services and to ascertain that deliveries are dispatched recorded and signed for by recipients.
• Provide oversight over the company’s general administration support services and team at headquarters and satellite offices
• Deal with and resolve any logistical challenges including failure by internal and external stakeholders to meet expected performance benchmarks
• Budgeting, reporting and analysis of Logistics costs to ensure high visibility and control of related expenses and proper allocation to user departments
• Periodic reporting of Logistics activities and projects
• Training and developing of best practice Logistics and supply chain knowledge across the company management team.
• Building the company’s capacity to handle large scale or multiple logistics requirements at every new school launch across the country
• Supervision of Logistics project staff in other departments to ensure standard practice and knowledge transfer.
• Working internally and with external legal support to ensure suitable agreements that would ensure appropriate terms of engagement with suppliers of high transport and delivery services
• Support School Operations, Technology, Land and Construction departments and other functions in legal and contractual processes for Logistics needs.
• Advise management on required areas of improvement to enhance Logistics processes

About You

• Strong belief in the Bridge International Mission of creating high quality education services for the low income communities
• Minimum of 6 to 10 years experience in management of Logistics and or Supply Chain services preferably for a large fast growing service or trading organization with multiple locations and diverse requirements
• An expert level of knowledge in Logistics including, but not limited to Coordination of large fleets of third party service providers, contract and relationship management and due diligence on Logistics contractors
• Ability to handle administrative issues with multi-disciplinary and multicultural teams
• Experience with Logistics management of construction materials in a large scale environment where both formal and informal vendors operate will be a definite advantage.
• Professional qualifications in Logistics/Supply Chain will be a key requirement
• Bachelors Degree in business, economics or other Social Science or related discipline or the equivalent
• Must be able to manage competing demands, accept criticism and constructive feedback, while being extremely adaptable and flexible
• Excellent writing and oral communication skills are required
• Ability to present Logistics services feedback, policies and procedures to senior managers.
• Demonstrated ability to organize large volumes of Logistics requirements for a broad range of office and operational needs. Must have the ability to quickly learn and improve systems
• Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information appropriately
• Strong initiative and solid judgment skills and abilities
• High level of integrity and ethical behaviour
• Good hands on knowledge of Microsoft Office suite applications
• Willingness to travel to remote locations across the country

You can apply and view detailed job requisitions on the Careers page at www.bridgeinternationalacademies.com

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Data Entry Clerks and Assistant Marketing Executives Jobs in Kenya

The Data Entry Clerks and Assistant Marketing Executives are responsible for the monitoring and coordinating of all sales and reporting the same to the Marketing manager in Nairobi.

We have vacancies in major towns in Kenya including Nairobi, Kisumu, Mombasa, Nakuru, Machakos and Eldoret

Data Entry Clerk Officers

Qualifications

• Computer literate.
• Speeds of up to 40 WPM.
• Secretarial Certification will be an added advantage.

Regional based Marketing Officers

Qualifications

• 2 years' experience in sales & marketing.
• Experience in selling technology solutions, will be an added advantage.
• Higher Diploma or Degree in Marketing or IT.
• Computer literate (mandatory)
• Worked in a demanding environment, (IT products will be added advantage).
• Very good communication skills & customer service
• Age below 35 years
• Preferably ladies.

Applications

Interested candidates who meet the above criteria may send their application letters, accompanied by detailed CVs and a day time telephone and email contact to:

office@xabbi.com

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African Biodiversity Network (ABN) Graduate Internship Career Opportunity in Thika Kenya

An exciting Internship Opportunity

The African Biodiversity Network (ABN) would like to offer an internship opportunity to a fresh graduate Intern to be based at its office located in Thika, Kenya.

This is an excellent opportunity to learn and get on the job experience on biodiversity and environmental conservation issues.

Key Responsibilities

The key responsibilities for the intern will include: supporting programme officers in their day to day operations, supporting logistical arrangements for forums, events and meetings

Essential Skills and Attributes

• Good spoken and written English, French and Kiswahili.
• Be a team player with the ability to work with minimal supervision
• Ability to relate and work with community organisations and farmers including people of diverse cultures and religions
• Ability to cope with change and handle uncertainties
• Ability to maintain strict confidentiality in performing their duties.

Qualifications

• Preference will be given to graduate in Environmental Science and Natural Resource Management.

Interested candidates who meet the set criteria should submit applications together with their current resumes, day time contacts to anne@africanbiodiversity.org and smitambo@africanbiodiversity.org so as to be received by 10th August 2011, 5 p.m East African time.

Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.

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