UAP Life Assurance Business Analyst Job in Kenya

Exciting Career Opportunity with UAP Life

The Job:

Position: Business Analyst

Reports to: Business Systems Development Manager

Division: ICT

Status: Permanent

Company Profile:

Our client, UAP Life Assurance (UAP Life) seeks to recruit for the position of Business Analyst. UAP Life is one of the leading insurance and financial services companies in East Africa, with headquarters in Nairobi and a network of branches spread across Kenya.

Regionally, it is now the second largest insurer in Uganda and the first foreign underwriter in Southern Sudan.

Overall Purpose of the Job:

To work with the Business Systems Manager to ensure successful implementation of business solution transformation programmes.

Roles:

• Liaising with users of systems to identify changes that are necessary for the systems to continue supporting the business strategy.
• Providing robust analysis and critique to the identified changes before documenting them into formal systems requirement specifications that can be used to design, develop (acquire) and implement an appropriate solution that will address the intended business need while factoring seamless integration with existing solutions for the overall fit.
• Ensures clear communication of required changes and solutions proposed to stakeholders.
• Apply best practices and standards in solution design and project executions for consistent delivery of quality solutions within the defined scope, budget and time.
• Training users and other team members on new information system solutions.
• Ensures that solutions developed are properly tested by developing comprehensive test plans.
• Ensures that problems (issues) identified during implementations are reported, tracked, and resolved in a timely and appropriate manner.
• Working with the other business analysts to implement and maintain enterprise-wide data warehouse solution for consolidated corporate reporting and analytics.
• Carrying out any other duty that may be assigned by management.

Qualifications & Skills:

Qualification:

• Graduate in information systems or related discipline
• At least 3 years experience in business systems project related assignments

Skills\Attributes:

• Understands application programming, database and system design
• Understands Internet, Intranet, Extranet and client/server architectures
• Oracle database administration
• Understanding of the working of Unix/Linux and windows operating systems.
• Teamwork ability
• Good communication skills
• Analytical skills
• Knowledge in emerging industry practices.
• Proactive in seeking solutions to problems and identifying opportunities
• Wide understanding of the insurance business processes
• Self-driven individual with the discipline to deliver within agreed guidelines

If you are qualified and up to the challenge, please send your updated Curriculum Vitae (Ms Word version) to kenyanrecruiter@gmail.com clearly stating the job position (Business Analyst-UAP Life) as the subject.

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

Deadline for application is 9th June 2011.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Business Development Manager Job in Kenya - Dotsavvy Limited

Dotsavvy Limited (Dotsavvy) is an award-winning boutique digital agency with big ideas based in Nairobi, Kenya. Dotsavvy specializes in web site design and development, digital marketing, E-business applications and related services.

Dotsavvy is a market leader for its offerings in Kenya and a good number of East Africa’s leading businesses have been benefiting from our expertise and innovation for over 8 years.

You can find out more about Dotsavvy from our web site at www.dotsavvyafrica.com.

Purpose of the Position

As Business Development Manager, your key role will be to identify, generate and win profitable new business for Dotsavvy.

Your key responsibilities as Business Development Manager are:

• To generate sales via the development and management of strong client relationships with a thorough understanding of Dotsavvy’s products and services.
• To be involved in any new sales pitches, proposals, etc.
• Understanding client or prospect requirements and being able to design and deliver a suitable solution.
• To create and deliver solution proposals on time.
• To create and deliver presentations.
• To stay up to date on current and upcoming global internet business trends and solutions.
• To maintain up to date competitive intelligence within Dotsavvy’s markets and market segments.
• To proactively employ strategies and tactics that will result in new business.
• To meet monthly sales targets as agreed upon with the Business Development Director.

Job Requirements

The Business Development Manager Position requires the following:

• Demonstrated ability to work against a sales plan and meet sales targets.
• Strong written and verbal business communication skills.
• Ability to complete work assignments and achieve results in an ambiguous work environment
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word / Excel / PowerPoint
• Have well-developed interpersonal skills.
• Have an ability to convey complex thoughts, both written and oral, in clear, concise and timely fashion.
• Openly and actively communicate information.
• A professional personality and appearance.
• Accountable for personal performance.
• Function effectively in a team environment.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills with the ability to deal effectively at all levels
• The ability to demonstrate an understanding of customers’ business requirements and deal with complex projects, putting together holistic solutions.
• The ability to learn quickly and develop product knowledge and expertise.
• Be able to develop relationships at all levels.
• Creative, with the ability to think ‘outside the box’.
• Must be enthusiastic and results orientated with high energy and drive.
• Good personal and business planning skills.
• Good team player.

To be successful in the position of Business Development Manager, you will need to show:

• Accuracy, reliability and enthusiasm.
• Previous and recent experience in a similar environment.
• Flexibility with working hours.
• An outgoing, confident individual with initiative.
• “Can do” attitude

The applicant needs to have a Bachelors Degree in Business, IT or a related field (A Masters Degree would be an added advantage), 2+ years of experience in a similar position and at least 3 credible references.

If you think you qualify kindly send us your credentials by the 15th June 2011 on jobs@dotsavvyafrica.com with the subject line “Business Development Manager – Dotsavvy”.

Application Developer Job in Kenya - Dotsavvy Limited

Dotsavvy Limited (Dotsavvy) is an award-winning boutique digital agency with big ideas based in Nairobi, Kenya. Dotsavvy specializes in web site design and development, digital marketing, E-business applications and related services.

Dotsavvy is a market leader for its offerings in Kenya and a good number of East Africa’s leading businesses have been benefiting from our expertise and innovation for over 8 years.

You can find out more about Dotsavvy from our web site at www.dotsavvyafrica.com.

Purpose of the position

Do you love to write code?

Want to work smarter, not harder?

Do you thrive in an work environment that enables you to work on exciting and challenging projects, day in and day out?; o you like to change the status quo and create value that has long-term impact and rewards?

If you answered yes to any of these questions then we need to talk. The majority of our client development work is with Open Source such as PHP, Python, AJAX, Javascript, CSS and MySQL. We are looking for a talented, proven web application developer to join our team.

The skills previously listed are highly desirable, but there’s always something to be said for talent, potential, and attitude, so if you happen to be a developer with more expertise in other languages (. NET, Ruby, etc. ) and are open to adding Python, PHP, AJAX, J2ME, JQuery, etc. to your arsenal, we want to hear from you.

We are looking for the following qualities in a candidate:

• Interested in learning and have a creative mind that enjoys the challenges of application development
• Gets excited about clean code but knows that ugly code is out there and dealing with it is an necessity sometimes
• Enjoys client interaction and problem solving, in a passionate way.
• Knows the tools of your trade
• Wants to raise the skill level of the whole team, not just themselves
• Has the ability to play well with others – we will be welcoming you into our team
• Has the ability to work independently – coding, testing, gathering requirements, and communicating with clients
• Knows the value of a great user experience when it comes to building applications
• Accepts the fact that mistakes will be made and that every experience is an opportunity to get better and improve the working processes within the agency
• Appreciates that meetings are necessary but detests unnecessarily long or unproductive ones. You can’t wait to leave a meeting and go back to writing code!
• Knows that open, honest and productive communication is key to project success
• Believes that working less hours smarter is better than working more hours harder
• Knows that perfection may not be possible but aiming for excellence is realistic & Wants a full-time position in a growing company

Are you an application developer who is savvy enough to deal with an intensively customer service oriented digital agency?

We are that company. We consistently deliver for not only long lived and well-maintained clients, but also our new projects. They range from Flash intensive brand micro-sites with a major focus on user experience, to ordinary database driven content management systems such as WordPress, Joomla, Drupal and Typo3.

We also work on unconventional projects with interesting and occasionally not so interesting features thrown in the mix.

We will build anything that creates value and pass up those projects that are too cumbersome, outrageous or simply unsustainable.

On any given day you could be part of a large team building a cutting edge web site or you may be “solo” coding feature enhancements or fixes for a client’s online forms. We thrive in a results oriented environment because our team is treated well and our clients are treated even better.

What we need from you:

• Provable, quantifiable expertise as an application developer (code samples and/ or project descriptions)
• Provable experience working on web application projects (work history)
• Salary expectations.

What we don’t need from you:

We don’t enjoy reading lists – especially not a list of the 50 technologies you know. If your resume doesn’t make it clear that you have focus on a specific web technology(s) then you’re just wasting both of our time sending us your CV – and nobody enjoys having their time wasted.

If you are looking to ladder climb and want to play politics this is also not the place for you. You are happy to work and are ready to address and solve problems as they arise. We do not pretend to know everything and mistakes are likely in every endeavor.

Where you will work:

We have a great office in one of Nairobi’s quieter suburbs near the city centre with lots of windows and a very open set-up. We dress down most of the time, but are always at our best in front of clients. We are professional and the management team is very hands on and engaged with the work that is done.

We try very hard not to require more hours that are required of anyone and we strive to work 8.30 to 5.00 pm every day with a one hour lunch break.

That said, we’re flexible and recognize that we all have lives outside of the office – and we also know that sometimes, especially when deadlines demand it, normal working hours just won’t get the job done.

When it doesn’t, we act accordingly – and we show our appreciation when people step-up.

We use our leave days and so will you, for your sanity and ours.

If think that your that special talent we may be looking for, kindly send us your CV on jobs@dotsavvyafrica.com by the 15th of June 2011

Front End Designer Job in Kenya - Dotsavvy Limited

Dotsavvy Limited (Dotsavvy) is an award-winning boutique digital agency with big ideas based in Nairobi, Kenya. Dotsavvy specializes in web site design and development, digital marketing, E-business applications and related services.

Dotsavvy is a market leader for its offerings in Kenya and a good number of East Africa’s leading businesses have been benefiting from our expertise and innovation for over 8 years.

You can find out more about Dotsavvy from our web site at www.dotsavvyafrica.com.

Purpose of Position

The Front-end Designer position entails designing web site user interfaces and integrating back-end applications. In addition, enhancing the design and usability of existing web sites is also required.

You must be must be highly motivated, creative, technically adept, work independently and or in a team and be able to communicate well both verbally and in written form.

The following key aspects also apply:

• Contribute to the development of web site user interfaces and internet applications on time and according to project budgets and will be committed to continuously improving and sharing your technical expertise.
• Participate in technical design, development, testing, implementation, and maintenance of web sites.
• Report on the status of efforts, identifying issues that inhibit the attainment of project goals and implementing corrective action.
• Remain up to date on web technologies, evaluate software packages and make recommendations to management.
• Have a passion for bringing the user’s perspective into the design and development process.
• Be able to understand business needs behind client requirements and design effective web site solutions to meet business needs.
• Design and development of prototypes and storyboards to effectively communicate design direction to the production team.
• Identify and solve technical challenges of existing and new web design components.
• Development of UI standards for the development team.
• Conduct usability analysis of existing functionality

Front-end Designer Job Requirements

The Web/Graphic Designer will also meet the following requirements:

• Demonstrated ability to work against a plan and meet deadlines.
• Detail oriented and analytical.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to complete work assignments and achieve results in an ambiguous work environment.
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suites, Flash, PHP Programming, CSS, Java and JavaScript, HTML, MySQL and CGI Scripting.
• Have well-developed interpersonal skills.
• Have an ability to convey complex thoughts, both written and oral, in clear, concise and timely fashion.
• Openly and actively communicate information.
• Accountable for personal performance.
• Build and leverage a network of experts within and external to Dotsavvy to supplement one's own expertise.
• Function effectively in a virtual team environment.
• Learn new concepts quickly and apply them in the course of his/her work.
• Assist in the definition of technical requirements in response to internal and external customer needs, ensuring clear priorities are set.
• Lead the scoping of technical solutions in response to client requirements, working with software engineers, graphic designers, quality assurance and release management functions.
• Manage all aspects of client projects through the lifecycle delivering to time and budget, (including Risk, Quality, third party milestones), ensuring that the solution meets the client requirements.
• Communicate project plans to the client.
• Assist the Business Development team in pre-sales roles where necessary.
• Contribute to other areas of the business and undertake additional responsibilities where necessary.

To be successful in the position of Front-end Designer, you will need to show:

• Accuracy, reliability and enthusiasm.
• Previous and recent experience in a similar environment.
• Flexibility with working hours.
• An outgoing, confident individual with initiative.
• “Can do” attitude

The applicant needs to have a Bachelors Degree in IT or a related field or a relevant Diploma, 2+ years of experience in a similar position and at least 3 credible references.

If you think you qualify kindly send us your credentials by the 15th June 2011 on jobs@dotsavvyafrica.com with the subject line “Front-end Designer – Dotsavvy”.

General Manager Job in Kenya - Dotsavvy Limited

Dotsavvy Limited (Dotsavvy) is an award-winning boutique digital agency with big ideas based in Nairobi, Kenya. Dotsavvy specializes in web site design and development, digital marketing, E-business applications and related services.

Dotsavvy is a market leader for its offerings in Kenya and a good number of East Africa’s leading businesses have been benefiting from our expertise and innovation for over 8 years.

You can find out more about Dotsavvy from our web site at www.dotsavvyafrica.com.

Purpose of Position

The General Manager will lead the development and realization of Dotsavvy’s strategic plan so as to meet organizational objectives as per the requirements of the Board of Directors (Board).

Key Accountabilities

• Strategy Development, Planning and Reporting
• Taking a proactive role in the formulation of future strategic objectives and bringing them to the Board for input, discussion and decision as to ratification.
• Ensuring that strong strategic and annual planning processes are in place to produce effective plans for approval by the Board.
• Ensuring that all financial and non financial reporting requirements are met on a timely and regular basis.
• Ensuring that reporting to the Board is always totally ‘transparent’ and on a no surprises basis.

Relationship Management

Developing and maintaining effective strategic relationships with key stakeholders including employees, shareholders, funders, sub-contractors, customers and strategic business partners.

Developing a wide range of relationships and networks with the local, national and international internet and digital marketing services industry to position Dotsavvy as a well known and credible organization.

Operational Management

• Ensuring that the day-to-day business operations at Dotsavvy are effectively and efficiently coordinated and implemented and conducted within the framework agreed to by the Board.
• Implement stringent project management processes to ensure the timely and cost effective development of the key projects and general service delivery activities undertaken by Dotsavvy.
• Maintaining effective working relationships with the management team and the Board.
• Develop and manage performance based contracts for the achievement of agreed service delivery targets for both employees and other business partners.
• Employee and Contractor Management and Leadership.
• Building and maintaining a high performance culture through effective performance management, communication and coaching of staff and contractors.
• Provide clear leadership and promote and foster a team culture consistent with the Dotsavvy’s core values.
• Ensuring the recruitment of appropriately skilled employees to positions, and establishing appropriate remuneration levels and performance based conditions for staff within the framework agreed to by the Board.

Key Competencies

• Leadership
• Demonstrates passion and enthusiasm for an organization’s vision, and motivates, leads, and empowers others to achieve organizational goals.
• Inspires and leads others towards high levels of performance.
• Demonstrates an intellectual and professional leadership style that supports that attainment of respect and credibility by others.

Relationship Management

• Ability to establish and maintain positive working relationships to facilitate the accomplishment of work goals.
• Ability to influence or persuade others to gain acceptance or agreement of ideas and approaches.
• Problem Solving and Analysis.
• Ability to analyze complex work-related issues, draw correct conclusions and articulate clear and focused action plans to stakeholders.
• Ability to understand business related issues and make systematic and rational judgments based on the relevant information.
• Strategy Formulation.
• Ability to formulate strategies and policies, and create new approaches in adverse situations.
• Ability to take a broad based view of issues and events, and have an understanding of their longer-term impact or wider implications.
• Ability to translate strategies into strategic and operational activities.
• Communication Skills.
• Ability to assimilate complex issues and use appropriate communication strategies to influence Dotsavvy stakeholders.
• Ability to actively listen, seek information, and ask questions to ensure the understanding of underlying concerns of others.
• Understanding of Business, Government and Industry Processes
• Demonstrates an in-depth knowledge of, and experience in government, business and internet industry processes.
• Politically astute; is able to read situations aptly and exhibit sound judgment.
• Understands how people work and has a positive non-threatening presence which commands respect from employees and other Dotsavvy stakeholders.

Interpersonal Style

• Has a personal commitment to organizational excellence; displays honesty, integrity, and a strong sense of ethics in all decision and actions.
• Is resilient; remains calm and deliberate under conditions of stress
• Maintains a positive non-threatening presence which commands respect from employees and other Dotsavvy stakeholders.

Personal Organization

• Has the ability to organize time to the best advantage of Dotsavvy.
• Manages competing demands to maintain a healthy balance between work, family and community activities.
• Maintains and manages personal health and fitness.
• Governance/Management.
• Experience in working with boards of directors providing professional, accurate, and strategic advice.
• Ability in implementing and delivering on boards of directors’ decisions and policies.
• Understands the interface between the role of directors and management.
• Has an understanding of and commitment to being an equal opportunities employer.
• To be successful in the position of General Manager, you will need to show:
• Accuracy, reliability and enthusiasm.
• Previous and recent experience in a similar environment.
• Flexibility with working hours.
• An outgoing, confident individual with initiative.
• “Can do” attitude

The General Manager applicant needs to have a Bachelors Degree in Business, IT or a related field (A Masters Degree in Management would be an added advantage), 2+ years of experience in a similar position and at least 3 credible references.

If you think you qualify kindly send us your credentials by the 15th June 2011 on jobs@dotsavvyafrica.com with the subject line “General Manager – Dotsavvy”.