Genaral Manager and Sales Manager-(Stantech Motors)- Jobs in Kenya

Stantech Motors is a wholly owned local company offering a wide range of services in the Auto Industry.  The company which has been in operation for the last 15 years is a leader in Motor Vehicle Repairs & Servicing for corporate  bodies, insurance companies, individuals and

also the Franchise Holder for Chery International, Manufacturers of Chery Tiggo estate cars, Chery A3 Saloons, Chery QQ3 mini estate car & ZX Auto Franchise Holder, the manufacturers of Landmark 4x4 SUV, Admiral and Grand Tiger Pickups.

Our competitive advantage has been our ability to offer sustainable quality services to customers in all spheres of our operations.  Pursuant to our growth strategy, we seek to strengthen the leadership team by recruiting individuals to the following positions:-

1. GENERAL MANAGER

Reporting to the Chief Executive Officer, the job holder will provide overall leadership, guidance and direction to Strategic Business

Units to ensure activities are managed professionally and efficiently so as to provide the highest quality of standards & services.

He/She will be responsible in ensuring the budgets are met and the individual will act as the main link between the company and its customers.

Primary Duties & Responsibilities:•

Develop and maintain good business relationship with insurance companies, insurance brokers, corporate customers, individuals and other stake holders.

• Provide operational leadership in the respective strategic business units.

• Direct and exercise overall control of the SBUs to ensure activities are managed professionally and efficiently

• Oversee the creation and execution of the SBU’s annual budgets through setting and achievement of sales, expenditure and profit targets.

• Establish and maintain a pro-active human resource function to ensure employee motivation, training and development, wage benefits administration, and compliance with established labour regulations.

• Recruit and monitor staff in all the activities of the SBUs as well as deal directly with employee problems.

• Maintain service quality standards by conducting continuous evaluations, investigating customer complaints and initiating corrective action.

• Prepare monthly financial reports for the board that clearly explain operational effectiveness, trends and variances.

• Maintain strict compliance with all statutory requirements relating to the business.

Key competencies:

• Demonstrate ability to build cohesive teams and to achieve goals through team work.

• Have excellent interpersonal, negotiation and communication skills with the ability to network and develop strong business  relations.

• Have strong customer focus, entrepreneurial skills, commercial thinking, problem solving and analysis, creativity and innovation.

• Have strong leadership and change management skills

• Be flexible, resilient, energetic and dynamic.

• Ability to work under pressure and with minimal supervision.

• Experience in a highly computerized environment.

• Understanding of accounting and financial management issues.

• Impeccable integrity, patience and tact.

Academic Qualifications:

• Be a holder of a Masters Degree in a Business-related field from a recognized university.

Experience:

• Age – above 30 years.

• Over 8 years experience in senior management; 5 of which should have been in senior capacity with direct budgeting/incoming statements responsibility.

• Experience gained in motor industry with exposure in managing a busy operation will be an added advantage.

2. SALES MANAGER

Reporting to the General Manager, the Job holder is expected to be a pro-active, self driven, dynamic and passionate individual. 

He/she will be primarily responsible for driving sales under the  Repair and Maintenance SBU.

Key responsibilities:

• Monitor and analyze strategies to drive revenue growth by increasing customer base.

• Selecting and recruitment of sales executives.

• Work with management team, CEO & the Board in setting of targets and sales strategy formulation, develop performance measurement parameters for monitoring and evaluation.

• Monitor variances against set sales targets and make appropriate recommendations.

• Interact with the entire company management and monitor business processes citing any areas that may hinder increased sales make appropriate recommendations.

• Carry out market research/competitor analysis on a periodical basis making appropriate recommendations.

• Establishing and maintaining contacts with corporate bodies, Insurance Brokers/Agencies, Government ministries, parastatals, Embassies and all our customers.

• Motivating Sales Executives to achieve and surpass targets as well as showing alternative ways for their attainment.

Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree in Sales/Marketing or Business related field.

• 5 years Sales experience. Experience in the motor industry will be an added advantage.

• Experience in managing a team of sales people.

• A go-getter with excellent verbal & written skills.

• Age – above 30 years.

Attractive remuneration packages will be offered to the right candidates.  If you think your career aspirations match the above opportunities, please email your detailed CV and application to hr@stantechmotors.co.ke or send to:-

The Human Resource Manager

Stantech Motors Limited

P.O Box 78710-00507, NAIROBI.

So as to reach not later than 30th  June 2012.

Chief Executive Officer-Higher Education Loans Board (HELB)-jobs in Kenya

Higher Education Loans Board is a state corporation whose mandate is to source funds and provide loans, scholarships and bursaries to Kenyans studying in recognized institutions of higher learning.  As part of its succession planning programme the Board seeks to recruit a CEO with visionary leadership and proven governance credentials.

The Board therefore invites applications from qualified Kenyan citizens for the position of Chief Executive Officer.

JOB PROFILE

Reporting to the Board, the Board Secretary/CEO, who is expected to meet the requirements of chapter six of the constitution, will:-

• Provide an innovative, visionary and strategic leadership in the financing of a dynamic and fast growing higher education sector;

• Provide strategic leadership and direction in the formulation, development and implementation of the Board’s strategic plan.

• Develop strategies that will enhance and promote HELB in effective service delivery to all its stakeholders;

• Ensure compliance with the constitutional and public financial statutory requirements;

• Ensure prudent management of all the resources of the Board;

• Drive initiative aimed at achieving medium and long term self-sustainability;

• Lead and continuously nurture a team of highly motivated and talented human capital  with high performance culture.

PERSON PROFILE

The individual will possess:-

• A minimum qualification of a Master’s Degree in Finance, Economics, Business studies, Education or related area;

• Minimum of 10 years’ experience in senior leadership and management positions preferably in the education financing sub sector or related areas;

• Proven experience in leading a credit provision operation with a large customer base;

• Proven track record in change management and institutions turn around skills;

• A deep understanding of how to grow and sustain a revolving fund scheme;

• Proven track record in fund development;

• Deep understanding of the dynamics of the higher education sub sector in Kenya and the global arena;

• Knowledge and experience of financial/loan administration and familiarity with public sector financial management systems;

• Thorough knowledge of the performance contracting process and good performance management skills;

• Strategic thinker, with leadership, business acumen and analytical skills;

• Compliance with constitutional provisions – the candidate is expected to meet the requirements of chapter six of the constitution.

The successful applicant will be appointed on a five (5) year contract and will be eligible for renewal once upon satisfactory performance.

Candidates should enclose up to date CVs giving among other things, details of day time contacts, names and contacts of three referees, copies of relevant certificates and testimonials so as to reach the Board Chairman on the contact below not later than 4th July, 2012

Chairman,

Higher Education Loans Board,

P.O. Box 69489-00400, NAIROBI.

OR

Email address: ceo@helb.co.ke

‘HELB is an equal opportunity employer’

Deputy Strategic Information Advisor-(Futures Group)- Job in Kenya

About Us

Futures Group develops and delivers innovative, locally relevant, evidence-based solutions to improve the health and well being of people around the world. Since 1971, we have assisted governmental and non-governmental agencies, foundations, and the private sector by designing, implementing and evaluating programs in HIV, sexual and reproductive health, population and family planning, maternal and child health, infectious diseases, and gender.

Futures Group has deep expertise in policy and advocacy, research and strategic information, health markets and private sector engagement, modeling and economic analysis, patient monitoring and management/HMIS, strategic consulting, and program management.

Position Summary

The Deputy Strategic Information Advisor will be responsible for automating collection and reporting of Health Information at health facilities and delivering supportive supervision, monitoring and evaluation, and performance reporting, and managing a team of Strategic Information Associates and tracking technical deliverables.

The position will initially run from March 15th 2012 until October 2012 after which the position will be renewed annually. The position is based in Nairobi Kenya.

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate all monitoring and evaluation for a PEPFAR project including Global Health Initiatives (GHI) and Next Generation Indicators (NGI)
• Supervise and coordinate the collection of accurate monitoring reports from the health facilities (monthly, quarterly, semiannual and annually) on all required indicators
• Support information technology infrastructure and management for data management tools
• Coordinate technical SI needs at sites (computers and hardware)
• Build the data culture at health facilities to improve data demand and data use
• Manage and provide training for data analysis at the service delivery outlets and coordinate technical assistance to sites in the analysis of data to address gaps in the program and services
• Help the project to demonstrate that project interventions result in observable and measurable improvement in the quality of HIV care and treatment services and clients served.
• Increase LPTF demand for quality information, methods, and tools, and facilitation of information use in decision making
• Oversee coordination of data entry and set up SOPs to ensure there is no backlog; ensure that databases are backed-up on routine basis
• Build and improve relationships with health facilities and partners
• Liaise with prime recipient on routine basis to alert them to challenges and difficulties performing our work; highlight successes
• Develop work plans and monitor it on monthly basis in coordination with SI Advisor
• Other activities as identified

Qualifications

Technical Experience 

• Master’s in public health, epidemiology, statistics, or related field with 3-5 years significant experience or Bachelor’s degree with at least 6-10 years extensive experience in Strategic Information/M&E of health programs
• Experience in clinical setting is preferred
• Experience working with Patient Management and Monitoring Systems (PMMS) and monitoring and evaluation
• At least 3 years of experience in monitoring of HIV projects; and
• Experience and familiarity with USG and MOH (e.g. KePMS and DHIS) reporting systems
• Familiarity with information dissemination at national and international level
• Knowledge and experience in HIV patients’ data analysis and use of statistical data analysis packages e.g: Epi Info, SPSS, CSpro etc.
• Strong leadership and communication skills
• Experience working with and designing tools to support decision making,
• Training and workshop facilitation experience
• Ability to trouble-shoot, manage crisis, and problem solving
• Knowledge of both Swahili and English required
• Proven experience in data analysis is required
• Ability or experience in writing abstracts and journal articles

Managerial Experience 

• Ability to oversee technical delivery of teams
• Ability to develop and track operational plans/ results frameworks / SOW
• Excellent teamwork
• Excellent leadership skills

Physical Demands

• Regularly required to stand or sit, and move about the facility

Work Environment

• Usual office working conditions free of disagreeable elements.

How to apply: 

All applications for this position should be submitted online atwww.futuresgroup.com via the Careers page. Futures Group provides equal employment to all participants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, gender, age, disability, sexual orientation, veteran or marital status.

Bilingual Executive Assistant job vacancy in Kenya

Reporting to the Director of Zone, the Executive Assistant will render all the day-to-day administrative and programmatic support that may be necessary for the efficient running of the Office.

Managing the diaries and correspondences of the Director, the post holder will handle a wide range of contacts with stakeholders including National Societies, ICRC, government departments, and the international donor community.

The Executive Assistant role is supporting the executive, representation and coordination functions of the Director’s office. The main tasks are classified under Information Flow and Tracking Deadlines of tasks, Administrative Tasks, Event and Calendar Management and Managing Travel as follows:-

A. Information Flow and Tracking Deadlines:

• Generally manage the information flow of the Director’s office and from the Zone team, Geneva, the Regional and Country offices, National Societies, ICRC and to the general public.
• Ensure timely and accurate transmission and exchange of information, and follow up to ensure feedback is provided, necessary actions taken and deadlines met.
• Identify and handle confidential/sensitive material professionally while protecting the interests of the Federation, and the Africa zone office.
• Organize and maintain efficient information storage and retrieval systems that guarantees the correctness and integrity of records as well as ease of cross-referencing with well defined levels of access.

B. Administrative Tasks 

• Coordinate the Head of the Director’s requirements for meetings and arrange meetings, prepare notices and minutes and take notes as necessary.
• Review all outgoing correspondence prepared for the Director; edit as appropriate to ensure correct spelling, grammar, and formatting style. In addition, draft standard administrative correspondence, complete forms for administrative actions and keep records of actions taken. Also format documents and prepare power point presentations, tables and charts as may become necessary.
• Schedule briefings and debriefings of Secretariat, PNS and ICRC representatives with relevant regional departments and National Societies as appropriate.

C. Event and Calendar Management

• Manage the Director’s calendar, coordinate and adjust itineraries and schedules, and confirm appointments, and meetings as necessary.

D. Managing Travel

• Organize the Director’s travel and related logistics (hotel, per diem etc.) as well as that of external guests as appropriate.
• Visa applications to be done timeously and ensure efficient follow up.
• Prepare meeting pack‘s with relevant documentation including ticket, letter of invitation, accommodation booking, security regulations.

Qualifications 

Bachelor’s degree in Office Administration, Social Sciences, Secretarial Studies or any other relevant fields.

Experience

5 years or more experience in secretarial services, programme management, public relations and general administration. Experience within a RC National Society and/or the Federation Secretariat A good understanding of the Red Cross business, and of regional operations and structures Experience in customer service operations, and in protocol.

Languages: Fluency in English

How to apply: 

Applications indicating how your experience matches the position requirements and a curriculum vitae (in word text format) including current salary, contact details (day telephone, mobile and email) and details of three references one of which should be a penultimate employer should be submitted to: zonehr.africa@ifrc.org not later than 9th March 2012.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

You will respect and act in line with our Fundamental values and competencies. The values of the Secretariat are built on the Red Cross and Red Crescent Fundamental Principles, respect for diversity, and integrity in all we do.

The core competencies set the standard for all Secretariat staff. We expect our people to be accountable, placing primary focus on building NS relations, having the technical skills to get results and working effectively in teams sharing knowledge and best practices through good communication skills.

Finance, Supplies and Administration Manager Job opportunities in Athi River Kenya

Our client in the Hospitality Industry based in Athi River is looking for aFinance, Supplies and Administration Manager.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Assess options for co-ordinating the activities, procedures and systems so as to promote common policies and practices.
• Prepare and draft the organisation’s Annual Report.
• Identify development opportunities consistent with the aims of the organisation and the operating environment.
• Maintain an awareness of organisational and technological developments and ensure that the service operates in ways which make best possible use of the resources available.
• Maintain day-to-day financial control of the service within budget heads agreed by the board.
• Ensure that all finances are properly administered and monitored, including credit control.
• Managing multiple stakeholders
• Handling of the procurement function

Qualifications

• Degree in accounting or equivalent.
• Professional accounting qualification, CPA (K) or its equivalent.
• Four years of experience in increasingly responsible financial positions.
• Experience with, and/or understanding of, the special requirements of operating in a Service business setting.
• Experience with, and/or understanding of, Information Services functions.
• Excellent written and oral presentation skills.
• Superior leadership, management and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent creative and problem solving skills.
• Strong team player orientation.

How to apply: 

If you are interested in the position and have the skills and talents our client is looking for, we would like to hear from you. 

Please forward a copy of your updated resume, and your current salary and benefits package to info@dorbe-leit.co.ke before close of business 15th February 2012. 

Only successful candidates will be contacted.

International Trade Division Manager Job vacancy in Kenya

Job Ref. MN 5247

Our client, an international company dealing with testing, inspection and certification of agrifoods and commodities is looking for a dynamic person to fill the position of ITD Manager (International Trade Division), reporting to CE / ITD Manager for Africa.

Job Profile

• Is in charge of the technical management of lTD.
• Supervises the way the missions are carried out, clarifies the objectives, the instructions and the relationships with the clients..
• Advises his / her direct superior of the technical issues happening on the field and informs about the client’s claims.
• Prepares the tender documents.
• Organizes the allocation of resources according to the qualification and experience of the staff.
• Ascertain the quality of the operations that are carried out.
• In respect of the QHSE rules.
• Submits a report of his / her activities to his direct superior at the end of the month.

Person Profile

• University graduate or diploma in Engineering with a minimum of five years experience in agrifood & commodities inspection.
• Strong management and communication abilities.
• Clients and results oriented.
• Sense of the responsibility, good job and information sharing.
• Proactiveness, innovation, respect of the best practices and safety rules.
• Compliance with the code of ethics, sense of confidentiality, independence, impartiality and integrity.

* * *
Send your application with a detailed CV with a daytime telephone contact.

Please also summarize yourself as follows:

• Job Ref No
• Your Name
• Current/Past Salary: Year 2011 p.m and Year 2012 p.m
• Year 2012 Benefits: If house, state market rent; If car state cc

Send your application by hand, courier, post or email so as to reach us by 12 Noon 6th February 2012. 

Limit email to maximum 3 pages A4 size CV and no attachments. 

Mark Job Ref. No. on top left of the envelope.

Send to: 

Executive Selection Division, 
Manpower Services (K) Ltd, 
3rd Floor, Landmark Plaza,
Directly Opposite Nairobi Hospital Entrance, 
P.O. Box 50736-00200, Nairobi.

Email: recruit@manpowerservicesgroup.com.

Principal Revenue Assurance Analyst-(Safaricom )- Job in Kenya

Principal Revenue Assurance Analyst

Ref:RM_PRAA_JAN_2012

Senior Manager - Revenue Assurance, the holder of the position will provide the company with a holistic view of the trends and movements in all streams of revenue and subscriber numbers, give explanations on causes and effect, provide insights into the competitor’s actions and drive changes to maintain projected revenues.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the process of performing revenue trends and data mining to detect abnormal activity and possible revenue loss.
• Provide management with information on cause and effect on changes in revenue trends and maintain a master revenue dashboard.
• Manage the process of subscriber profiling and churn management.
• Profile subscribers and determine subscribers who are likely to churn and assess these subscribers value to the company.
• Perform competitor’s analysis, by gathering intelligence data on the competitor and profile competitor’s products and Services.
• Perform an analysis of promotions held and provide a report on their impact on revenue.
• Highlight any problem with revenue growth programs early enough and liaise with program owners to enable them repackage or change the program parameters.
• Perform analysis on all pricing and Tariffs changes done and report on their impact to revenue and subscribers base.
• Review completeness and accuracy of information in the management information systems and business intelligence systems;

Minimum requirements

• At least a second class honors upper degree in business related course from a recognized university.
• At least 5 years experience in an organization with business intelligence tools, carrying out financial reporting and analysis.
• Demonstrated analytical skills and ability to monitor and explain trends and variances.
• Proficiency in reporting tools like Crystal Reports, ProClarity, Cognos, etc.
• Strong IT skills-word processor, spreadsheets, database application(e.g. SQL or oracle).
• Have an eye for details.
• Experience gained in a similar position within a telecommunications environment, knowledge of ACL or professional accounting qualifications will be added advantages.

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 3rd February 2011.

The Senior Manager – Talent Acquisition
Safaricom Ltd
Nairobi

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

Nairobi Women’s Hospital Marketing Officer, Customer Relations Executive, Public Relations Intern, Theatre Technician and Hotel Service Stewards Jobs in Kenya

Nairobi Women’s Hospital is trusted with the healthcare of Women in Africa, and with passion, we deliver healthcare.

We are recruiting for the following high calibre individuals to join our team of healthcare professionals.

Job Title: Marketing Officer
Function Department: Marketing, Communications & Customer Relations
Location: Adam's Unit

The key responsibilities of this role will include but not limited to:-

• Responsible for coordination, dealing with barriers and blockages and challenges across and between the various departments on behalf of inpatients, doctors, insurance companies and cooperates.
• Planning and prioritizing marketing activities and customer/prospect contact towards achieving agreed marketing targets and manage clients’ data base
• Managing business portfolio/territory according to the marketing strategy.
• Managing existing and new customer’s relations.
• Responsible for planning and supporting local marketing activities to agreed budgets and timescales, and integrate personal sales efforts with other organized marketing activities
• Monitoring and reporting on market and competitor activities and provide relevant reports and information.
• Implementing the processes of developing of profitable business and sustainable relationships internally and externally.
• Managing and coordinating all marketing activities
• Delivering marketing activity within agreed budget
• Ensure Superior Customer Experience to all internal and external clients

Qualifications and Skills

• Degree in business or marketing related discipline
• Experience in marketing area/customer care/relationship management desired

Job Title: Customer Relations Executive
Function Department: Marketing, Communications & Customer Relations
Location: Adam's Unit

The key responsibilities of this role will include but not limited to:-

• Meet and greet all clients into the organization
• Executing marketing activities and customer/prospect contact towards achieving agreed marketing targets and manage clients’ data base
• Creating and maintaining existing and new customers’ relations.
• Implementing planned marketing activities to agreed budgets and timescales, and integrate personal sales efforts with other organized marketing activities
• Facilitating the development of profitable business and sustainable relationships internally and externally.
• Inpatient relationship management including doctors, relatives, patients IP, insurance companies
• Alerting the relevant persons on all emergency and special needs cases
• Provision of unique and superior client service by being the point person on all client concerns
• Ensuring client feedback forms are distributed to clients and received back

Qualifications and Skills

• Diploma in business or marketing related discipline
• Diploma in medical related discipline with a flair for business or marketing
• Experience in marketing area/customer care/relationship management desired

Job Title: Intern - Public Relations (3-6 Months)

Function Department: Marketing, Communications & Customer Relations

Location: Adam's Unit

The key responsibilities of this role will include but not limited to:-

• Set up and run the hospital social media (Facebook and Twitter) and blogging
• Supporting implementation of the Strategic PR and Media plans
• Developing and editing publicity and communication materials including the newsletter, and media articles.
• Ensuring engagement with all forms of media to facilitate constant coverage of the organization
• Managing all organizational publicity and reputation
• Partnering with other organizations to increase the organization’s publicity
• Responsible for receiving, managing and disseminating information on the organization internally and externally.
• Supporting guest relations and organizational events
• Managing online visibility through company website, social media networks, etc.

Qualifications and Skills

• Bachelors degree in Journalism/Mass Communication /PR or equivalent
• Previous internship with an NGO is an added advantage

Job Title: Theatre Technician
Function Department: Nursing Services
Location: Ongata Rongai

The key responsibilities of this role will include but not limited to:-

• Packing and autoclaving of all theatre sets and packs for hospital use
• Preparing theatre for use by the surgeons/anesthetist
• Ensuring various equipments in the theatre are in good working order before surgery
• Assisting the anesthetists throughout surgery
• Ensuring compliance to hospital policies and procedures

Qualifications and Skills

• Certificate in Theatre Technology.

Job Title: Hotel Service Stewards (2)
Function Department: Hotel Services
Location: Adam's Unit

The key responsibilities of this role will include but not limited to:-

• Cleaning and disinfecting all common areas
• Ensuring cleanliness of the linen by dispatching dirty and receiving clean linen to and from laundry
• Cleaning and disinfecting cleaning equipment(s) as per company policy
• Distributing clean drinking water to designated areas
• Reporting damages and repair work as required to supervisor

Qualifications and Skills

• Certificate in Housekeeping

Employment Contract: Permanent

Hours Per Week: 45

Closing Date: Wednesday 25th January 2012

Interested applicants are invited to send their applications and detailed CV with contact details of three referees to the 

General Manager 
Human Resource 
P.O. Box 10552-00100 
Nairobi, 

clearly marking the application with position applied for. 

Applications can also be emailed to vacancies@nwch.co.ke with position applied for as the subject line by 25th January 2012.

Sales Account Manager Job vacancy in Kenya

A Website Company is looking for a professional Sales Account Manager.

This individual should be a polished sales executive with excellent prospecting, communication and presentation skills.

The main focus of this role initially is to identify and sign clients, especially estate agents, property developer and property sector related clients & to build advertising revenues.

Candidates with backgrounds in real estate, offline or online media sales will be highly regarded.

Solid time management skills and excellent writing communication skills are essential.

A highly competitive remuneration structure including base salary and bonuses is available for the right candidate.

Interested and suitably qualified applicants are encouraged to email their CV with a cover letter to: Jamie jamie@buyrentkenya.com

General Ledger Manager-(The Tamarind Group )- Job in Kenya

The Tamarind Group is seeking a hardworking and focused individual, with unquestionable integrity, excellent interpersonal skills and keen eye to detail, preferably with a hospitality background, to fill in the position ofGeneral Ledger Manager.

Reporting to the Chief Finance Officer, the General Ledger Manager will be responsible for -:

• Maintaining, analyzing and reconciling all General Ledger Accounts.
• Preparing and supervision of preparation of financial statements
• Co-ordination of year end audits
• Motivating, training, and supervising the team to achieve the Group’s financial objectives.
• Management of cash flow requirements
• Co-ordination and management of end of month closing process

The ideal candidate will possess the following requirements-:

• Holder of a University Degree
• Registered CPA (K), and, or ACCA
• Working knowledge of MICROS, MATERIALS CONTROL, FIDELIO and modern financial accounting systems.
• Minimum of four years experience in a senior financial position, in a centralized, multi-unit accounting structure.

Interested applicants should forward their applications, clearly outlining current and expected remuneration to: human.resources@tamarind.co.ke by 10 February 2012.

Senior Commercial Manager Job opportunity in Kenya

On behalf of our client, we are seeking to recruit: 

A Senior Commercial Manager

Who MUST have:

• Bachelors in commerce or engineering,
• 4-6 years experience of which 3 yrs in IT industry. i.e mobile phone content & telecommunication.
• Knowledge of digital content, GSM platform, web dev & web technology.
• Valid driving license

Ability to:

• Analyze revenue & traffic trends by products.
• Approve web pages and web applications.
• Evaluate & manage pay per click campaign.
• Evaluate online marketing campaigns.
• manage the content aggregation process for each short code & commercialize ideas to concept for revenue generation.

Qualified candidates ONLY send updated CV to careers@kcr-hr.com before 25th January, 2012

Micro Finance Officer, Internal Auditor, Hotel Manager and Chef -(Siaya Teachers Sacco)- Jobs in Kenya

Siaya Teachers Sacco Society Ltd is seeking to recruit mature, competent and professionally qualified candidates to the below mentioned departments.

1. Micro-Finance Officer

Job requirements

• Must be Kenyan citizen between 25-35 years of age
• KCSE C+ and above
• Qualification in credit management course from a recognized institution
• At least three years’ experience in micro-finance credit in busy institution
• Course in cooperative management/ accounting would be an added advantage
• Able to work long hours and have a driving license preferably motor cycle
• Must be IT Literate and able to use Management reporting Systems
• Able to communicate in both local and national language and with good reporting and communication skills

2. Internal Auditor

Reports to the Board functionally and to the Chief Executive Officer administratively

Qualifications:

• Holder of CPA(K) or equivalent qualification
• Relevant business related degree preferably B.Com or Business Admin
• Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA) will be added advantage
• Membership to relevant professional body( e.g. Institute of internal Auditors)
• Three years’ experience in Internal Audit in a co-operative society or related institution

3. Hotel Manager

Job requirements

• Must be Kenyan citizen between 25-35 years of age
• KCSE C and above
• Diploma in Hotel Management from a recognized institution, preferably Kenya Utalli Collage
• At least three years’ experience in Hotel Management in a busy institution
• Course in Business management would be an added advantage
• Must be team player and able to work long hours
• Must be IT Literate and able to use Management reporting Systems
• Able to communicate in both local and national languages and with good reporting and communication skills

4. Chef

Requirements

• Must be Kenyan citizen between 25-35 years of age
• KCSE Certificate and a course in food and beverage management from a recognized institution
• Experience as a chef for 2 years
• Able to work long hours

Interested applicants to send their application letter together with updated CV, copies of certificates and testimonials so as to reach, 

The Chairman, 
Siaya Teachers Sacco Society Limited, 
P.O Box 605 – 40600, Siaya 

by 30th January 2012 

or via email- siayatsacco@yahoo.com. 

Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted and canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification.

NB: Siaya Teachers Sacco Society Limited is an Equal opportunity employer

Human Resource and Administration Manager -(SIBO Water and Sanitation Company)- Job in Siaya Kenya

SIBO Water and Sanitation Company is a Private Limited Company incorporated under the Companies Act Cap 486 and contracted by Lake Victoria South Water Services Board under a service provision agreement (SPA) as provided for in the Water Act 2002 to abstract, provide and distribute clean and safe water within Siaya County.

The Company operates nine water schemes in the county and wishes to recruit a Human
Resource and Administration Manager on a 3 years renewable contract basis.

Job Profile

Reporting to the Managing Director, the successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring that policies and programmes are implemented and yield expected results in the Company’s Human Resource Management.

• Lead in the development and implementation of Human Resource strategies for the Company.
• Plan, coordinate and review the implementation of the training, welfare and compensation policies.
• Advice management on succession planning and optimal utilization of the Human Resources.
• Coordinate industrial relations and administration.
• Facilitate the recruitment and development of optimum Human Resource of the Company.
• Champion the Performance management in the Company.
• Develop and Administer competitive staff benefit scheme.
• Develop and implement Performance Management Strategies.

Personal Profile

• Must have a minimum of 5 years relevant experience in Human Resource Management and Administration 2 years of which must have been in a senior position.
• Must be a holder of a degree in Social Sciences and higher diploma in Human Resource Management.
• Must be a person with excellent interpersonal skills and high integrity, team player and able to work with minimum supervision.
• Must be conversant with the new labour laws.
• Good negotiation and conflict resolution skills.

Interested applicants to send their application letters, photocopies of their certificates, testimonials and current remuneration to the undersigned so as to reach him before or on by 6th February, 2012 at 5pm.

Managing Director
SIBO Water and Sanitation Co. Ltd
P.O. Box 214 – 40600
Siaya

Operations Manager - (Security Industry Company)-Job in Nairobi Kenya

Operations Manager 

Location: Nairobi

Industry: Security

Our client, a leading provider of security solutions, including manned guarding services, security vehicle tracking, and cash in transit among others in East Africa seeks to recruit a qualified and experienced individual to fill the position of an Operations Manager.

The successful candidate will be charged with the major role of improving the operations systems processes and policies in support of the organization’s mission.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee overall staff management planning, system and control
• Improve the efficiency of the operation
• Improve the operations system processes and policies in support of organizations mission specifically, support better management reporting information flow and management, business process and organization planning.
• Improve control of service levels and quality
• Organizing and overseeing effective supervision.
• Visit accident scene, investigation and compilation of detailed reports
• Conduct security survey and design appropriate assignment instructions
• Carry out intelligence threat assessment
• Client liaison
• Coordinating with law enforcement agencies in solving crime.

Qualifications and Experience

• University graduate preferably in social science
• Diploma in security management will be an added advantage
• Have good communication and report writing skills
• Excellent computer skills, proficient in Excel, Word, Outlook and Access
• Demonstrated leadership and vision in managing staff groups and major projects and initiatives
• Security background preferably in the disciplined forces at a senior position
• Ability to motivate and work for long hours
• Demonstrated commitment to high professional and ethical standards and diverse workplace

To apply, send your cover letter and CV only in word format with no other attachments to jobs@flexi-personnel.com before Wednesday 25th January 2012. 

Clearly indicate the position applied for and the minimum salary expectation on the subject line. 

Livelihoods Promotion Manager - (Institute of Rural Reconstruction (IIRR))-Job in Kenya

The Virtual Livelihood School of Africa (VLSA) is a partnership initiative of Livelihood and Market Development Stakeholders in East and South Africa with financial support from the Ford foundation.

It is being piloted in four countries – Kenya, Uganda, Mozambique and South Africa. The International Institute of Rural Reconstruction (IIRR) on behalf of partners is recruiting a Livelihoods Promotion Manager (Anchor) to spearhead the development of the school.

Background information

The Virtual Livelihoods School of Africa initiative is a four-country co-operative effort to create a learning facility that will generate knowledge resources and learning tools towards measurable achievement of sustainable livelihoods and poverty reduction. The four pilot countries are Kenya, Uganda, South Africa, and Mozambique.

Following a scoping study by faculty of the Livelihoods School in India in April 2011, initial stakeholders from all four countries agreed to work towards country level facilities which would converge through a virtual regional livelihoods school. Stakeholders agreed to work through country-level and regional task teams.

Each country team is required to expand the working/learning group of stakeholders that will devise plans to secure initial funding and conduct initial activities towards establishing the school.

This would include contracting an anchor, identifying organizations to incubate the school in the early years, building relationships for collaboration and exchange, establishing country local Advisory board and generating strategies to establish the school at country level.

Organization

The Virtual Livelihood School of Africa Kenya Chapter (VLSA – Kenya) Company Profile VLSA - Kenya is a partnership initiative of Livelihood and Market Development Stakeholders in East and South Africa.

It is being piloted in four countries – Kenya, Uganda, South Africa and Mozambique. In Kenya the partners are KREP Development Agency, IIRR Kenya, Practical Action, Ministries of Agriculture, Livestock and Labor, Cooperative College, KARI, SNV and CASCADE International.

VLSA-Kenya will provide training and technical support services in livelihood promotion, market development, rural development, Micro Finace Development and social sectors to existing and aspiring development practitioners.

Job description

1. Spearhead the development of the virtual livelihood school-Kenya under the guidance and supervision of the local advisory board (LAB) and the IIRR management team – IIRR is the “Nester” organization
2. Develop strong partnership and collaboration mechanisms amongst partners that will develop the Virtual livelihood school as a reference hub on livelihoods and Market Development
3. Organize and coordinate meetings of the Country working group
4. Develop proposals and coordinate with LAB and IIRR to raise resources from funding/donor agencies for capacity building funds in livelihood promotion and market development initiatives
5. Coordinate livelihood related research initiatives by the school, support documentation, publication and dissemination
6. To spearhead development/updating of joint training manuals and other relevant documents and coordinate implementation
7. Responsible for organizing training programs - liaison with resource persons and other service providers, agents, staff at training venues, identification and registration of candidates, obtaining any fees, budgets for the course, payments to faculty and service providers, accounting, conducting examinations, linkages with NGOs, corporate and others.
8. Design a sustainable model for the systematic collection, storage and retrieval of existing and new information for easy access and use by practitioners, students and researchers
9. Develop necessary financial & market linkages for the promotion of selected approaches
10. Provide technical support to the LAB, working groups and monitor implementation progress.
11. Participate in cross-country and regional learning platforms to contribute to south – south learning12. Development and management of a team to support the VLSA-Kenya Secretariat

Profile of desired candidate:

Professional and Education: Master’s Degree in social sciences, agriculture economics or business.

Work experience: 7 years working experience in Government, NGO, learning institution or private sector implementation livelihood promotion/ enhancement projects including facilitation, fund raising and management.

Summary of Key competencies:

• A mature person able to coordinate the different agencies and deal with the conflicting interest of the partner agencies
• Experience or a fair sense of the functioning of the government system
• Ability to remain transparent and participative – not judgmental: able to take views rather than imposing personal views to facilitate ownership by partners
• Good understanding of the state of affairs and Livelihood Scenario in Kenya and in East Africa. Exposure to the experiences that has been successful elsewhere would be important
• Excellent communication, presentation and documentation skills in English and Swahili
• Concern for poor and Gender equality
• Good understanding of policy and policy processes to advice government departments or work with agencies to influence the state
• Good financial literacy: able to prepare budgets and interpret financial reports
• Experienced in adult learning processes
• Able to develop educational curriculum and facilitate partners to appreciate the need for participatory training techniques
• A commitment to promote human and social development
• Good interpersonal skills and ability to develop public relations and networking
• Be proficient in computing skills

Work Location / Station 

The selected candidate will be recruited by VLSA Board and IIRR on contract basis and his/her services will be carried out in its nester organization – IIRR Kenya in Nairobi, Kenya.

If you are interested in the position, send us your application and resume (Ref VLSA-Kenya as the subject line) stating your current remuneration package by 31st January 2012 to:

Regional Human Resources Manager,
International Institute of Rural Reconstruction,
Africa Regional Center, P. O. Box 66873-00800, Nairobi,
Email: recruitment@iirr.org

Chief Executive Officer-(A National Sacco) Job in Kenya -

We are seeking to fill the vacant position of CEO in Nairobi, Kenya.

We are among the leading National SACCOs with a membership of over 13,000.

The CEO Reports to the Board of Directors, and is responsible for ensuring the SACCO’s growth in profitability and membership

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement strategies for growing the business while retaining existing customers
• Provide visionary leadership and oversight to the SACCO to ensure effective and efficient service delivery
• Ensure compliance with all statutory regulations and policies
• Set performance targets for all staff; supervise, monitor and evaluate the same.
• Spearhead and coordinate the implementation of the strategic plan
• Prepare and present timely and accurate monthly financial and management reports to the Board
• Prepare and submit timely and accurate periodical reports as required by all regulations, ensure timely filing of returns and payments of all taxes
• Prepare the budget and ensure efficient and effective utilization
• Guide the board in formulation and review of necessary policy matters
• Ensure that the Board of Directors is frequently and adequately appraised on the operations of the Sacco and correctly advised on technical is≠sues.
• Ensure sound risk management and good internal control systems.
• Maintain good networking relations with all collaborators.
• Create conducive work environment for attracting and retaining employees
• Ensure effective and efficient scheduling, holding and co-ordination of Board and Committees meetings through-out the year.

Qualifications:

• Masters of Business Administration from a recognized institution
• Bachelors Degree in a business related field from a recognized institution
• CPA (K) /CPS (K)/ACCA/CIA will be an added advantage
• Membership in a professional body from a recognized institution
• 7 years experience at a managerial level in a financial institution
• Good analytical, communication, organizational and interpersonal skills
• High degree of integrity
• Track record of good management and Resource Mobilization skills.
• Knowledge of computerized accounting systems
• Team player and result oriented

For confidential consideration, please send your Application Letter, detailed Curriculum Vitae with details and contacts of three referees, copies of your certificates and testimonials by Wednesday, February 01, 2012 to:-

DN.A/2005
P.O Box 49010, 00100
GPO Nairobi

Only short listed candidates will be contacted. 

The Sacco is an equal opportunity employer.

Business Development Manager and Program Development Coordinator-(Institute of Capacity Development (KCA-ICAD))- Jobs in Kenya

Are you looking for an employer who promotes individual excellence, supports teamwork and nurtures a high performance culture?

KCA University is a dynamic private business university committed to quality service and ethical practices.

KCA University invites applications from qualified candidates to fill the following positions.

The Institute of Capacity Development (KCA-ICAD) is the Consulting and Executive Training arm of KCA University.

Established in 1999, KCA-ICAD provides value added management, consultancy and business skills training to professionals in the industry, public service, and non-governmental organizations in Kenya and the Region.

Our focus is “driving change by advancing knowledge and enhancing client organizational performance”.

KCA-ICAD works in partnership with organizations to improve technical skills, capacity, and business performance.

1. Business Development Manager 

We are looking for an results oriented Business Development Manager to help raise KCA-ICAD’s profile by championing new and existing initiatives to drive revenue, customer acquisition, and retention of an assigned sector.

This is a senior position and the successful candidate(s) will be a consummate and credible business manager with the ability and drive to recognize, develop, and manage opportunities. Significant sales experience in initiating, qualifying, negotiating, and closing large sales deals is a mandatory requirement.

He/She will be a team player and fully committed to the vision of division and KCA.

Main duties will include

• Reporting and under the general direction of the General Manager-ICAD, the Business Development Manager will manage day-to-day affairs of an assigned sector; including the marketing, staffing, execution, contracting, equipment, materials, projects and documentation.
• Proactively conduct needs and opportunity assessments to uncover opportunities, prospects, and leads for an assigned sector; and to pursue these leads with current and prospective clients
• Develop business plans and proposals for existing and potential income generating activities in line with sustainability goals of the Division
• Design, organize, and deliver presentations, conferences, training programs and consultancy projects to internal and external clients.
• Build referral and lead generation network and Ensure proactive sustainability and competitiveness of the assigned sector through proactive networking, effective interaction, and liaisons with internal and external stakeholders.
• Collect, Document and analyze market information and competitive intelligence

Qualifications

• An advance Degree in Business/Commerce is preferred; however holders of a bachelor’s degree with a professional qualification in Marketing/Sales and sufficient significant relevant experience will be considered.

Skill, Knowledge and Competencies required

• Broad knowledge of the Consulting and Executive Training Industry in Kenya and East Africa.
• Significant knowledge, expertise, and experience in Business-to-Business Marketing, and Sales
• Demonstrable track record of managing a sales portfolio with a turnover of not less than Ksh 10 million per annum.
• Passion for quality and results and a positive, winning, and team attitude.
• Solid skills in research, analysis, business prospecting, and proposal writing.
• Excellent organizations skills including planning, record keeping, budgeting, cost control, and supervisory skills and ability to cope with competing and conflicting demands, projects, priorities, and tasks.
• Superior customer/client care and management skills and excellent problem solving ability.
• Strong written, oral, email, telephone, and presentation communication skills
• Strong computer skills in Project Management, Word and Data processing.

2. Program Development Coordinator 

We are looking for an results oriented Program Developer and Coordinator to help raise KCA-ICAD’s profile by supporting the execution and management of new and existing initiatives to drive revenue, customer acquisition, and retention.

This is a principal supporting role and successful candidate(s) will be expected to have initiative, passion for results, drive and superior organizational and people skills.

Sales and Customer care experience is a mandatory requirement and one should be a team player, and fully committed to the vision of division and KCA.

Main duties will include

• Reporting to and under the general direction of a Business Development Manager the PDC will help support and manage day-to-day affairs of an assigned sector
• Proactively initiate, record and manage client interphase including mail, telephone, email, and electronic communication to help uncover and respond to opportunities, prospects, and leads of the assigned sector
• Develop business plans and proposals for existing and potential income generating activities in line with sustainability goals of the Division
• Design, organize, and execute presentations, conferences, training programs and consultancy projects for internal and external clients.
• Build referral and lead generation network and Ensure proactive sustainability and competitiveness of the assigned sector through proactive networking, effective interaction, and liaisons with internal and external stakeholders.
• Collect, Document and analyze market information and competitive intelligence

Qualifications

• A Degree in Administration/Business/Commerce with experience in customer care and management of a busy office.
• Those with a Diploma plus significant experience in managing programs or clients shall also be considered.

Skill, Knowledge and Competencies required

• Knowledge of the Consulting and Executive Training Industry in Kenya and East Africa.
• Demonstrable track record of managing a busy customer portfolio, executive and training calendar.
• Passion for quality and results and a positive, winning, and team attitude.
• Solid skills in research, analysis, business prospecting, and proposal writing.
• Excellent organizations skills including planning, record keeping, budgeting, cost control, and supervisory skills and ability to cope with competing and conflicting demands, projects, priorities, and tasks.
• Superior customer/client care and management skills and excellent problem solving ability.
• Strong written, oral, email, telephone, and presentation communication skills
• Strong computer skills in Project Management, Word and Data processing.

Remuneration

A competitive package will be offered for the right candidates. 

However, Performance based package (including performance bonuses/commission) will be structured for the right candidate for ICAD positions.

How to apply

Interested candidates that meets the above requirements should submit an application indicating current and desired salary, a detailed CV, and 3 work references including expected remuneration via email to hr@kca.ac.ke so as to be received not later than 2nd December, 2011. 

Only shortlisted candidates will be acknowledged.

The Director, Human Resources,
KCA University,
P.O Box 56808-00200,
Nairobi.

Chief Executive Officer (CEO) -Tusker FC- Job vacancy in Kenya

An exciting football team seeks an ambitious and experienced individual... Are you the one?

Tusker FC ¡s an established team in Kenya and which has had strong performance both atlocal and regional levels. We boast a rich heritage and have produced great players, who are now playing for key international clubs and across our local scene.

The following career opportunity exists within Tusker FC

Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Tusker FC

The purpose of the role ¡s to provide Tusker FC with the leadership required to transform it into an independent and sustainable organization, get the best out of the team members to achieve excellence ¡n the national, regional and global arena.

The Tusker FO CEO will report to the Board of Tusker FC and forge an effective working relationship between the board, the Club management and the players. 

The CEO will formulate and execute a strategy to make the team viable and self sustaining, and steer Tusker FC to become a formidable outfit that demonstrates a high level of performance and achievement on and off the pitch.

This is a high profile role and the individual should be comfortable interacting with key business personalities to win and implement wide-ranging programs in line with the aspirations of the Club.

Role Requirements:

To be able to effectively achieve the above, the job holder would need to demonstrate astute strategic management acumen, in depth knowledge of international and local football, the current challenges in the local arena and particular leverage points on the global platform. 

An appreciation of basic marketing principles and brand management is also an added advantage.

The candidate should have a basic degree from a recognized university and evidence of previous management of an undertaking to high performance levels will be required.

Applications must be submitted online to Tusker.FC@eabl.com no later than 7th December 2011.

Kindly note that no paper applications will be received for this role

Executive Assistant Job opportunity in Mombasa Kenya

Company Profile:

Our client provides a total logistics management package, including international forwarding, ship and aircraft chartering, export packing and consolidation, inventory management, inland haulage, project transportation management, customhouse brokerage, marine agency services, project development and heavy equipment leasing and has branches in Kampala, Juba, DRC, Somalia, Germany, Dubai etc.

Location: Mombasa

Executive Assistant 

Job Profile and Description

An executive assistant must have a high degree of business sense and a great influencing ability to persuade people in behalf of his boss or the executive.

The executive assistant should be able to do less important executive jobs, should know how to manage and handle companyprojects.

He/ she should also be able to carry himself/herself well in business conferences and meetings, as he will be required to represent the executive in important business functions and communications with important people.

Aside from these crucial roles of an executive assistant, he must be able to perform less menial tasks such as correspondence management, preparing company communications and research.

He must also be able to know his executive well, as he will be deciding which of the listed appointments in a day or week are most appropriate for his executive superior to attend to.

The executive assistant in this role is the one allocating the executive’s time.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary support personnel to the executive the executive assistant is assigned to.
• Should possess an in depth knowledge of the executive’s taste and preferences to be able to plan his schedule according to his desired order.
• Provide executive support on matters relating to the executive’s chief obligations and mandates.
• Coordination of the executives schedules including internal and outside obligations.
• Arranging meetings and conferences, handling communication and travel arrangements, and processing related functions and documentations.
• Coordination and prioritization of the executive’s daily appointments and business obligations.
• Call processing. The chief executive should be able to refer incoming calls to the respective employee or department while ensuring that appropriate calls are the only one that goes through to the executive. He should also follow up on communications emanating from his superior’s office or department.
• Works efficiently with administrative assistants, which provide support for the executive employee.
• Comes up with ideas that will streamline work and identifies incidents that require immediate attention in the organization.
• To prepare the Chief Executive for all internal/external meetings i.e. researching organization/individuals, briefing on “synergy” and possible new joint working opportunities which might result from this meeting so as to maximize new business opportunities for company.
• To manage the Chief Executive’s workload, act as gatekeeper and follow up meetings, external contacts, ideas for new business etc;
• To ensure the general maintenance of reference material for bids/proposals
• To work closely with the CEO to ensure that all projects and contracts are up to date and ensure relevant managers produce monthly management reports for the Chief Executive outlining progress on all projects
• To create and manage the Chief Executive’s filing system in relation to new business opportunities and external contacts.

Requirements

• Qualified to Degree Level or equivalent.
• Five years’ experience as an Executive Assistant, in support of a senior manager.
• Substantial experience and a proven track record of delivering continuous improvement.
• High level experience of staff management.
• Excellent Excel skills.
• Excellent organization, writing and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent presentation skills together with the ability to think on your feet.
• Knowledge and sound understanding of basic accounting
• Ability to prepare management and other reports as necessary to a high standard.
• The ability to pay high attention to detail to ensure that high quality work leaves the organization;
• Ability to work under pressure to tight deadlines and coordinate the input of others in these circumstances.
• Ability to work effectively with a range of partners and stakeholders.
• The ability to work in a discreet manner, maintaining confidentiality.

To apply for this position send your CV to mycv@myjobseye.com quoting the position in the subject line. 

Kindly also mention your current/ last salary and benefits. 

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted