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Engineering Job Opportunities 2013.
We are a leading general insurer in Kenya that provides a world class high performing environment, allowing people to excel and reach their potential.

We are looking for qualified and motivated professionals to fill the following positions based in Nairobi.
Motor Claims Assessment Managers (2 Positions)

Purpose
The motor claims assessment manager will be responsible for supervising the department in addition to assessment and approving insured motor vehicles accident damage (own damage & Third Party Property Damage)  claims.

Key Responsibilities
?    Efficiently manage the Department’s cash allocation/budget.
?    Ensure timely completion of all assessment instructions.
?    Approve own damage and third party property damage claim reserves (new and adjustments).
?    Approve valuation reports and assessor’s cash requisitions.
?    Analyze and approve assessment and investigation instructions and reports.
?    Approve correspondences from the claims administrator/assistant.
?    Ensure proper update of the claim files, approve claim files review & closures.
?    Analyze and approve third party claims proposals on negotiations parameters.
?    Approve repair authority & invoices from external assessors, investigators and other service providers.
?    Approve own damage & third party property damage claims payments.
?    Approve the panel of garages, salvage buyers & disposal of salvages.
?    Ensure surrender of number plates and log books of written off vehicles to KRA.
?    Pursue recovery from third parties and/or third party insurers.
?    Handle enquiries and approvals on payment of policy excess.
?    Handle negotiations and customer complaints from the insured or intermediaries.

Qualifications and Competencies
?    Degree/Diploma in Mechanical Engineering (Automotive Option).
?    Certificate of Proficiency in Insurance.
?    Five years progressive hands on working experience handling motor insurance claims assessment at a senior level is compulsory.
?    Must be conversant with names of motor vehicle body parts and the rates for parts and labour especially buses.
?    Possess strong interpersonal, communication and negotiation skills
?    High moral and ethical standards with independence of mind and ability to defend his/her position on significant issues.

How to Apply
Interested candidates who can demonstrate the ability to perform at these levels should submit their applications by close of business Friday 25, January 2013 enclosing a detailed CV including present position, current remuneration, availability and contact details of three referees to:

Human Resources Manager
Email: insure.hr@gmail.com

Engineering Careers in Kenya 2013
Registered civil Engineer( Salary; Negotiable)

Our client is a construction company based in Kenya devoted to high-end, low-end residential construction and civil engineering in select geographical locations, and it  seeks to recruit a Registered Civil Engineer to join its professional staff.

The main duties of the post will include managing works / Projects of a wide range of the company including industrial buildings, offices, roads and jetties, as well as initiating new construction projects.

Job Profile
Plan and provide overall supervision of the companies projects
Provide plans, layouts and designs for proposed maintenance works and for new projects.
Prepare project cost estimates for budgeting and building purposes.
Prepare works specifications bills of quantities for tendering and for work execution purposes.
Prepare Tender documentation and contract administration.
Post construction evaluation of works, commissioning and hand-over.
Liaison with the relevant local authorities and ministry responsible for land matters for approval of building plans, and other zone development proposals of the company
Any other duties allocated to him /her from time to time.

Person Profile
Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering from a recognized university or institution.
Must be a registered engineer with the Engineers Registration Board of Kenya.
Have broad based work experience of 7 years in civil and structural works.
Experience in developing bills of quantities, cost estimates and specifications.
Must be conversant with regulations and by-laws of the local authorities.
Have knowledge of tender and contract documentation and administration.
Have knowledge of relevant computer applications.
Be a focused and self driven individual with attention to detail, and capable of working with minimum supervision.
Entrepreneurial and business minded individual
A team player.
Possession of a masters degree in Engineering of an MBA will be an added advantage

All qualified candidates should send their applications including three referees, CVs to Jobs@corporatestaffing.co.ke, indicating the title  (Registered civil Engineer) on the subject line.

Recruiting Manager
Corporate Staffing Services Ltd
3rd Floor, Nabui House, Westlands (Next to Unga House) Nairobi.

N.B. We do not charge any fee for interviews and neither for having your CV in our database

How many times have you had one of those opportunity-lost-moments in your life? You have thoroughly prepared for that job interview, that date, that sales pitch and then one word or one sentence and you get this feeling at the pit of your stomach that you have ruined everything! Needless to say it does not take long for your worst fears to be confirmed.

When you prepare for that important moment what you are likely to do is to get all the information you can lay your hands on. This in itself is good, after all information is power. The problem comes in when we make the
assumption that information equals good communication skills. Any skill is developed through practice. The solution; make impressive and effective communication part of your lifestyle.

One thing that you need to understand about effective communication skills is that while some are born with them and some aren’t, almost anyone can learn them! Good communication is something that can be taught, and people who make the effort to learn all about this important skill come out much profited from the experience. You’ll find that with just a little bit of work, you’ll be able to streamline many things, both in terms of your work and your personal life.

Now if we keenly look at the above situations we realize that the one thing they have in common is high stress and nerves. More often than not when these two come into play we tend to OVER- Communicate. Meaning we try to communicate at what we think is a high level, be what we think is eloquent or some other self-deluding thing or another, eventually saying more than needs to be said.

We are nervous or fear leaving out a key detail.

We find something related to the information we’re providing that we feel is worth mentioning.

We try to sound intelligent or informed.

We try to show off our knowledge or expertise.

We don’t fully understand the level of detail the other person is interested in.

We’re trying to set the other person’s expectations a certain way before we provide them with the information

Our minds are wandering and our mouths are just following along.

Awareness is the biggest thing. Even catching yourself while or immediately after you over communicate is a huge step in the right direction. From there, think about your responses before you say them. Try to be precise and concise without sounding standoffish

Practice giving answers that are precise and to the point.

Be descriptive only if it’s relevant to the other person’s wants or interests.

Try stating the facts only. Avoid editorializing, exaggerating or sugar coating an answer.

If the question requires a one word answer then answer with one word. If the person needs more information, then they’ll ask for it. If you feel uncomfortable doing this, try giving the one word answer and then ask the other person if he or she would like to know more.

The writer is a Communications Officer. Communications Advantage Kenya.