Engineering Job in Kenya - Safaricom Senior IP / MPLS Support Engineer

We are pleased to announce the following vacancy in the Core Network Planning & Support Department within the Technical Division.

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

Senior IP / MPLS Support Engineer
Ref: TECHNOLOGY_ SPSE _July 2011

Reporting to the IP Network Support Manager, the holder will be primarily responsible for maintenance of the Core IP Backbone network (IP/MPLS) and the Enterprise Network (Enterprise Edge and Aggregation) to ensure that SLA’s are met for all services, execute work orders as instructed from the planning team and be part of a 24 x 7 team.

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure system and service availability of the network on 24x7 basis
• Managing of network faults and 2nd level escalations
• Projects assigned by the team manager and Work orders raised by the Planning team
• Ensuring optimum performance of the network at all times with KPIs met
• Reports for network activities

Minimum requirements

• Bsc in Computer Science, Information Systems, Electrical/Computer Engineering required (CCIE R&S certification is desired; CCNP/CCIP certification a must)
• 4+ years of direct Network Engineering/Network Support experience in a busy Service Provider environment
• In depth understanding of QoS, Diffserv Traffic shaping and traffic QoS policy implementation
• Experience with network management and monitoring tools (e.g. Cisco LMS/ISC, Ethereal, Cacti, Zabbix)
• Articulate high level understanding of multi-services platforms, routing protocols ISIS / RIP / RSVP / OSPF / BGP / iBGP / and troubleshooting down to packet level
• Knowledge of QoS techniques and hands on experience on implementing MPLS services.
• Very strong hands-on skills with extensive experience in the troubleshooting and solving complex network related issues.

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 Thursday 25th August 2011.

The Senior Manager – Talent Acquisition
Safaricom Ltd
Nairobi

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

Manager Job - IT Company Business Development Job Vacancy in Kenya

An IT company is urgently looking for aBusiness Development Manager to spearhead its Sales function across its overall Mobile application’s portfolio.

The Lady or Gentleman must be a self-starter and an achiever.

A great team Player and Leader would be an added advantage. He or She must be a BIG Picture thinker, must have initiative and be results oriented.

The Person should demonstrate exciting understanding of the Mobile Space.

Some Sales Experience in Services or any area would be an added advantage.

Key Qualifications 

• IT Background
• A Management Science graduate

Remuneration 

• Starting Salary of Kshs. 20,000/=
• 10% Commission on All Sales

Benefits 

• Medical cover
• Freedom to innovate
• Opportunity to own part of the emerging Business in Equity

Start Date 

• 1st September 2011

Reply to - harriet@shimbamobile.com

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interview 

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Receptionist Job /Vacancy in Nairobi Kenya

Job Vacancy:Workshop Receptionist 

Location: Nairobi

Start Date:Immediately

Nature of Job: 

• Answer phones and transfer calls to the appropriate employees.
• Handle questions about the business or offer brochures with business information.
• Take messages and make sure they get to the appropriate employees.
• Direct people to appropriate waiting areas, offices or conference rooms
• Accept and sign for packages and distribute mail appropriately.
• Overseas delivery of goods to clients.
• Record mileage and follow-up on fuel vouchers for company vehicles.
• Carryout filling, bookkeeping and scheduling of events and appointments accordingly.
• Maintain a pleasant appearance of the reception area and/or lobby.
• Follow-up on jobcards and communicate to client when job is done or any delays expected.
• Coordinate vehicle pick up and/or deliveries for clients as and when required.

Personal Attributes

The incumbent must demonstrate the following personal attributes:

• must be a quick learner to understand the nature of the business
• able to handle difficult situations such as customer complaints
• must have positive energy and attitude always
• be honest, courteous and trustworthy
• be respectful but firm when dealing with difficult customers
• demonstrate sound work ethics and stay calm under pressure.
• must have good communication skills
• be efficient, well organized and understand business principles

Minimum Qualifications 

• A diploma in administration or office management.
• 2 years experience in a busy office especially handling different types of clients. Automotive sector experience will be a plus.
• Excellent Computer knowledge for communication and document processing.
• Good record keeping, communication and document tracking.

Send your CV and Cover Letter to: jobs@robsmagic.com

Expiry of this Advert - 19/08/2011 

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Regional Sales Manager Jobin Kenya - Roche Industries

Regional Sales Manager: Diagnostics East Africa (based in Nairobi)

Who we are

At Roche, 79,000 people across 150 countries are pushing back the frontiers of healthcare. Working together, we’ve become one of the world’s leading research-focused healthcare groups.

Our success is built on innovation, curiosity and diversity, and on seeing each others differences as an advantage.

To innovate healthcare, Roche has ambitious plans to keep learning and growing and is seeking people who have the same goals for themselves.

The Position:

Key responsibilities of this position includes but not limited to: 

• Develop and execute a strategic plan for the territory which includes Kenya, Tanzania, Rwanda, Uganda and Ethiopia.
• Budget, monitor and achieve annual sales targets of the territory.
• Monitor and evaluate country specific healthcare issues and risk factors in the territory and plan contingencies.
• Ensure optimum and efficient operational management within the territory. This includes assisting in logistic and service-related matters.
• To ensure that distributors have sufficient capacity to support local markets, including sales force and technical responsibility (application & service).
• To serve as an interface with local governments, funders, and international organizations.
• Plan work schedule by balancing travel requirements to territory (50% time spent) with other responsibilities.

The successful candidate should be in possession of 

• Medical / Science background with postgraduate degree and/or substantial experience in sub-Saharan Africa.
• Business qualifications such as an Advanced Management Program or Masters in Business Administration would be an additional advantage.
• 4-6 years experience in the healthcare industry.
• Experience in sub-Saharan Africa would be an advantage.
• Minimum of 3 years experience in sales-orientated environment.
• People and Financial Management experience.
• Familiar with commercial aspects and/or working experience in an African country (Excl. RSA) will be a bonus.

You’re someone who wants to influence your own development and looking to grow with managerial responsibility in a key and high growth area for a company.

You’re looking for a company where you have the opportunity to pursue your interests across
functions and geographies, and where a job title is not considered the final definition of who you are, but the starting point.

The next step is yours.

To apply online today and learn about other exciting positions, please visit www.careers.roche.com

Alternatively forward your application together with a detailed CV for the attention of: Laia Rodriguez, on laia.rodriguez@roche.com by 22 August of 2011.

Late applications will not be considered.

If you have not heard from us two weeks after the closing date, kindly consider your application as unsuccessful. 

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Insurance Company - Group Chief Risk Officer Job Vacancy in Nairobi, Kenya

Our client is a leading insurance company with operations within the region.

A strong and trusted brand leader in the market, the company seeks to recruit aGroup Chief Risk Officer.

The Position:

The position holder will be reporting to the Group Managing Director.

He/She will be responsible for the leadership and direction of the group wide coordination and application of risk management at the firm.

Key responsibilities will be: 

• To ensure that the principles and requirements of managing risk are consistently adopted throughout the Group, and to establish a risk management framework and appropriate resource to assist the Group in its realization of business objectives and continual development
• Directs engagement projects to see that professional standards are maintained in the planning and execution and in the accumulation of information.
• Counsels and guides staff to see that the approved engagement objectives are met and that adequate, practical coverage is achieved.
• Edits engagement communications and discusses the communications with appropriate management.
• Presents oral brief to branch level management
• Provides for and performs research on engagement techniques
• Accumulates data, maintains records and prepares reports on the administration of engagement projects and other assigned activities
• Identifies factors causing deficient conditions and recommends courses of action to improve the conditions, including special surveys and audits.
• Provides for a flow of communication from operating management to the manager and to the Group Head of Audit. Assists in evaluating overall results of the engagements.
• Directs the activities of assistant
• Any other duties allocated by management.

The Ideal Candidate should have;

Professional Experience and Qualifications: 

• Bachelors Degree in any related field
• 2-3 years experience in Internal Audit preferably in the financial services industry
• Professional qualification / certification in CISA and or CIA.

Skills and Attributes: 

• Ability to deliver results when objectives are set and create a blueprint for accomplishing the same.
• High level of initiative and self motivation
• Excellent people skills
• Excellent communication and presentation skills
• Task & Time Management proficiency
• Ability to work independently while also demonstrating excellent team working skills
• Good analytical skills

If you are qualified and up to the challenge, please send an updated Curriculum Vitae (Ms Word version) to careers@altimaafrica.com clearly stating the job position (Group Chief Risk Officer-Insurance) in the subject.

Include your daytime contact, current & expected remuneration as well as your notice period in your application cover letter.

Deadline for application is 23rd August 2011.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. 

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