Center Trainer Job Vacancy in Kenya

Position: Trainer

Reporting to: Head of Human Resources

Supervises: None

Position Summary:

The Trainer will be responsible for the preparation, facilitation and assessment of learning and development programmes, with the aim of facilitating the acquisition or improvement of job related skills and competencies.

This will involve participating in the entire learning and development cycle – from needs analysis; programme design; delivery and post-delivery evaluation.

Duties and Responsibilities:

The incumbent will be responsible for the following areas: 

• Analyse training needs in consultation with relevant stakeholders
• Design and implement appropriate programmes taking into consideration the desired outcome.
• Produce training material for the programmes.
• Represent and deliver learning and development initiatives in line with HR strategy and policies
• Monitor and analyse Return on Investment (ROI) on learning and development activities
• Assess, implement and continuously evaluate training methodologies
• Develop learning and development reports for statistical and routine decision making purposes.
• Prepare weekly, monthly and consolidated annual training reports.
• Maintain relationships within the industry and tertiary education institutions to ensure learning and development within Horizon Contact Centers is in line with local and global trends.

Education and experience: 

• A Bachelor’s degree - holders of a Bachelor’s degree in Education will have an added advantage
• Training certification is desirable
• Experience in designing training evaluation documentation is a pre-requisite
• Knowledge of appropriate training methodologies for adult learners
• At least 3 years relevant experience - Contact Center industry experience will provide an added advantage
• Excellent knowledge of Microsoft Office
• Excellent command of the English Language, with a clear accent
• Experience in content development and curriculum design
• Thorough understanding of Outcome Based Learning

Key competencies and attributes: 

• Passionate about learning and development
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of information
• Ability to provide constructive feedback to mature audience
• Excellent presentation, facilitation and time management skills
• Excellent organizational and coaching skills
• Attention to detail, good numerical skills
• Proactive and responsive to business needs

To apply, please log on to:- www.horizoncontactcenters.com/careers

Closing date for applications:- 31st August 2011 

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Project Manager (Family Tracing) at INTERSOS- Job Vacancy in Nairobi

Position: Project Manager (Family Tracing)

Job site: Nairobi, Kenya

Duration: 5 months (Immediate)

Report to:Protection/Livelihood Expert

Status: Collaborator/ Full-time

Purpose / Objectives:

INTERSOS is an independent non-profit humanitarian organization committed to assist the victims of natural disasters and armed conflicts and has been working in South Central Somalia since 1993.

Based in Nairobi Intersos office, the candidate will be involved in coordinating, implementing and monitoring all of the activities planned for Intersos Somali Family Tracing and Reunification Project.

In particular: 

• Maintaining contact with all the stakeholders involved, (including the donors of the project) in connection with, and on the instructions of the Mission Head
• Contributing, elaborating and setting up INTERSOS strategies, and contributing to the elaboration of possible new intervention projects.
• Management of human resources assigned to the project.
• Financial planning and the execution of the procedures as planned by INTERSOS and the donors, from the point of view of the administrational management and of the intermediate and final accountability reports of the project.
• Plan, schedule and track project timelines, milestones and deliverables.
• Develop and deliver progress reports, proposals, requirements documentation and presentations.

Qualifications required: 

• Bachelors degree in any one of the following or a related field from a recognized university: Social Sciences, MBA, or Development studies.
• Demonstrated ability to design and conduct baseline surveys, develop work plans, design monitoring tools and prepare regular project reports.
• Experience with International organizations workingin Monitoring and Evaluation of programmes, budgeting, and working in bilateral or multilateral programmes.
• Experience in family tracing and reunification programs.
• Fluency in spoken and written English (Fluency in Somali an added advantage.)
• Computer skills, deep knowledge of Word, Excel and Outlook.
• Must have working permit to work in Kenya

This is a local position with local (Kenyan) salary.

If you are interested, please, send your CV on email address: recruitment.somalia@yahoo.com with “ Project Manager (Family Tracing) ” as a subject not later than 26th August 2011. 

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Head Chef Job in Kenya

Job Position: Head Pastry Chef

Reporting To: Director

Employment Terms:Permanent

Location: Nairobi

Responsibilities:

• Continuously train bakery staff on new trends and innovations
• Supervise the day-to-day activities of the bakery, communicate objectives, and schedule work
• Develop, test and cost our new recipes and menu items and give advice
• Oversee, participate and supervise the preparation of all bakery items
• Regularly inspect the quality and quantity of the pastry products within the restaurants, to ensure ordering is in line with business forecasts
• Ensure the highest hygiene, health & safety standards in the bakery
• Participate in cost budgeting process
• Orders for supplies used in the bakery section for pastry preparation
• Ensuring only high quality ingredients are used for production

Skills & Specifications:

• Proven ability to meet steep deadlines
• Ability to supervise & motivate a large team
• Should love working with food
• Can work well under pressure
• Good team player
• Excellent communication & management skills
• Good presentation skills

Education & Professional Specification:

• A degree or diploma in culinary management from a reputable institution
• Excellent skills in the preparation and presentation of baked goods
• At least minimum 5 yrs experienced in hospitality industry, with 2 yrs on a managerial level Opportunities:
• Attractive financial & benefits package
• Chance to work with a dynamic & professional team in a competitive environment
• We are committed to develop our team and manage our talent
• We are an equal opportunity employer.

Interested candidates are requested to send their Application Letter (include the job ref.no), updated C.V, highlighting 3 referees, copies of your certificates to the details below.

Ref No: HR/PC/11

DN/A 1075

P.O Box 49010-00100, Nairobi

Closing date: 31/8/2011

Only short listed candidates shall be contacted

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Import / Export Manager and Can Specialist Jobs in Nairobi Kenya

We are a leading Can Manufacturing Company based in Nairobi and currently undergoing national and regional expansion.

We specialize on Can Manufacturing that meets the quality of our Blue Chip Customers within Kenya and East African countries.

We are looking for high flyer personnel who are energetic and willing to go a notch higher in their career.

We have the following vacancies to be filled immediately.

Financial Controller

The Financial Controller will be in charge of managing, coordinating and driving business in specific Finance and Planning Functions. The right candidate will deliver full financial Management Information System reporting and business performance.

The person will offer effective and efficient support to the core business unit with sound financial advice that supports management in the critical areas of finance monitoring, management as well as business analysis.

The position directly reports to the Company Directors with main focus areas being:

• Accounting and financial reporting
• Planning, forecasting and modeling
• Ensuring an integrated approach to people management and their career development
• Cash flow management and treasury management
• Effecting prudent Internal controls
• Establishing and supervising effective financial systems
• Ensuring proper Financial Management and Controls

Experience & Background:

• The right candidate must possess a degree in accounting or finance with possession of a MBA as an added advantage.
• Professionally, the right candidate shall be a holder of ACCA/CPA (K), CIMA, FCA or CFA.
• The candidate should have served for a minimum of 8 years with sound experience in management accounting, financial control and reporting. The right person should have served in a senior position with increasing responsibilities as well as strategy development and organizational guidance.
• Must have thorough knowledge on accounting principles necessary for development of financial statements.
• We are looking for a candidate with the best practices for developing of annual budgets, latest estimates and financial planning.
• The candidate must have experience in financial analysis techniques for incoming statement, balance sheets and cash flow analysis.
• Good experience in deducting and submitting all statutory on time per government law and taking care of mandatory statutory Audits.

Cost Accountant

The right candidate should possess the following minimum qualifications, skills and professional proficiency:

• Be a holder of ACCA / CPA (K) and CIMA.
• Have excellent analytical skills.
• 3-5 years experience in a busy Manufacturing Concern.
• Strong experience in Manufacturing Accounting
• Excellent computer skills.

Dispatch Supervisor

The Candidate should be:

• Must be a graduate from a recognized university.
• Right candidate must be a mature and energetic person aged 27 years and above.
• Must possess a minimum of 4 years experience in a busy manufacturing environment.
• Good coordinating skills for dispatch of finished products as well as receiving of in- coming goods and materials.
• Must possess good administrative and managerial skills.
• Must have thorough controls with ability to initiate and effectively manage all tasks in the department.

Import / Export Manager

The right person must meet the following minimum requirements:

• Be a Graduate from a reputable University with full CIPS.
• 5 Years of sound experience as a Buyer/Purchaser including large imports for manufacturing concern.
• Good experience in clearing, customs processing and freight logistics.
• Good negotiation skills as well as ability to deal with multinationals.
• Must be thorough and alert to details with capacity to advice on Global matters that may affect business in terms of material sourcing.
• Be highly computer proficient.

Can Making Specialist

The candidate must possess the following requirements:

• Be a Graduate with a Degree in Mechanical Engineering while Electronics will be an added advantage.
• Have a minimum 5 years experience in Food Can Industry and Metal Packaging and Manufacturing.
• Have knowledge on quality of Raw Materials used in the manufacturing of Food Cans and Metal Package and be able to do chemical analysis and gauge calibration.
• Good knowledge of the Food Can making machineries to trouble shoot and to attend to any breakdowns.
• Must be computer proficient and able to generate quality operational reports.

Application letters together with detailed Cvs, academic certificates, testimonials and day time telephone contact should be addressed to

DN.A/1077,

P.O. Box 49010, 00100,

GPO Nairobi

on or before 31st Aug 2011.

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EBL Bottlers limited Job in Kenya

Equator Bottlers Limited located ¡n Kisumu, is a leading beverage Bottling Franchise of The Coca-Cola Company and is seeking to recruit suitably qualified candidate for the position of Motor vehicle Workshop Manager.

Your main responsibility will be to run an efficient and effective motor vehicle maintenance service to ensure daily roadworthiness of all company fleet.

Qualification and Competencies:

• Should be qualified engineer in Automobile / Transport Engineering with minimum 12 years experience;
• Should have in depth knowledge of maintenance, planning and executing service schedules for trucks of different capacities (ranging from 3 Tonees to 15 Tonnes);
• Should have sound knowledge on fleet Management systems and procedures;
• Working knowledge on maintenance/ fleet soft-wares like GPRS systems etc;
• Able to handle a fleet of 100 plus vehicles including big trucks etc;
• Computer Literacy is critical.

The Promise:

In addition to a competitive salary and a comprehensive range of benefits commensurate with the requisite, the company will offer a challenging and rewarding career.

Recruitment Process:

If you are an innovative, self-starter and results oriented individual, looking for a challenging career and you meet the above requirements, please send your application letter and detailed CV to: recruitment@equatorbottlers.com,

Please indicate the position applied on the subject line so as to reach us no later than 5 p.m. Friday, 26th August 2011.

Equator Bottlers Limited (EBL) is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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