4 Star Hotel Financial Controller Jobs
Finance jobs in Kenya. Financial Controller – Hospitality
Summary
Our client is a group of companies that has a wide range of investments in hospitality, real estate and floriculture. The group seeks a Financial Controller for its world class 4 Star hotel.
Job Purpose
Reporting to the Group Head of Accounts, you will provide comprehensive financial and decision support to the company through a wide variety of financially focused work and in accordance with
Generally Accepted Accounting Principles to directly increase profitability and contribute effectively to business decisions.
Key Responsibilities
• Manage cash flow and forecasting by developing a reliable cash flow projection process and reporting mechanism
• Develop and monitor adequate internal control over revenues, expenses, assets and liabilities of the hotel
• Provide financial oversight of the capital expenditure process.
• Oversee internal daily audits of cash deposits, transfers and the preparation/monitoring of the Capital budget.
• Ensures implementation and compliance of policies and Standard Operating Procedures
• Ensure legal and regulatory compliance regarding all financial functions
• Day to day running of the finance department
• Work very closely with the management to keep tight control over working capital
Qualification and experience
• Degree in Accounting with professional ACCA/CPA qualification
• Must be conversant with Sun & Opera accounting systems.
• Minimum of 3 years experience at a management level in the hospitality industry
• Knowledge of insurance, employee benefits, claims and liability.
• Ability to effectively lead a team of professionals.
How to apply:
Send your application including a cover letter indicating your desire to work with our client a detailed CV highlighting relevant experience, details of current and expected salary, a daytime phone contact, email address, and the names of three professional referees by close of business Wednesday 10th April 2013.
Adept Systems
MANAGEMENT CONSULTANTS
P O Box 6416, Nairobi, GPO 00100
Email: recruit@adeptsystems.co.ke
Only short listed candidates will be contacted. Please note that we do not charge fees for receiving or processing job applications.
Finance Manager at Inspectorate EA
Location: Mombasa
URL: http://www.inspectorate-ea.com
Description:
Finance Manager at Inspectorate EA in Mombasa – Kenya Jobs, Careers and Vacancies
FINANCE MANAGER
Reporting to the Board of Directors, the Finance Manager, will be in charge of the overall accounting and financial management functions of the Group. The job holder’s role will include the following:
Key Result Areas
- Formulate and implement best practice financial management strategies, policies and accounting systems.
- Participate in developing long-term corporate strategy and business plans.
- Provide guidance and expertise in formulation of forward budgets and cash flow projections for the Units and the Group.
- Organize and coordinate reviewing of performance against these.
- Design and implement systems and controls for monitoring financial processes and procedures.
- Direct, oversee and coordinate the work of Unit Accountants to ensure accurate and timely preparation of monthly, quarterly and annual financial statements.
- Review and interpret the Units’ and the Group’s trading reports and financial statements. Advise senior Management and the Board on all financial matters including capital commitments and investment plans of the group.
- Develop and implement cost rationalization strategies to ensure reduction of overall operating costs.
- Serve as champion and link person to senior Management of the Group for purposes of Performance Contract planning, negotiating, monitoring, evaluation and reporting.
- Train and develop accounting staff to ensure financial management functions and responsibilities are effectively and efficiently discharged to enhance financial integrity and safeguard company assets.
Qualifications, competencies and experience:
- Bachelor of Commerce (accounting/finance option) or business related degree from a recognized university.
- Professional accounting qualifications (CPA (K), ACCA).
- A Member in good standing of a known professional body.
- Strong computer skills (MS Office); demonstrated proficiency with common hotel software (FIDELIO FO, MICROS POS, MICROS Material Control, Finance SAP and Sun Accounting systems or similar ERP application)
- Minimum seven (5) years relevant experience in service industry, three (3) of which must be at a financial management/leadership role.
- Proven Excellent planning, organizational, analytical and decision making skills with good communication, negotiation and problem solving skills. Self-driven with high level of integrity.
- Practical knowledge and understanding of private sector financial management, accounting regulations and practices.
If you believe you are the right candidate for the above positions and you can demonstrate that your knowledge, skills, abilities and work experience match the criteria given, please submit your application with a detailed CV attaching copies of academic and professional certificates and testimonials, stating current position, current remuneration package, three professionals referees, email and telephone contacts to the address shown below by close of business on Friday, 05th April 2013.
E-mail: recruitment@inspectorate-ea.com
Only short listed applicants will be contacted.
Inspectorate E.A Ltd is an equal opportunity employer and canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification.
Technical Sales Manager-Africa Jobs
Employment Type:Full-Time
Pay: Negotiable
About the Organization
Tezza Business Solutions Ltd is a leading Software Quality Assurance and Testing Company based in Nairobi, Kenya with branches in Uganda, Nigeria, Tanzania and USA. We are a Software Quality Assurance and Testing Services provider company. Our primary goal is to be the “go-to” company in Africa for all services related to Quality Assurance and Software Testing.
We are very passionate about our people. We believe that the quality of software applications is
extremely dependent on the processes employed in building the applications. Same applies with our people; we believe very strongly in placing the right people in the right seats on our bus as our overall success is dependent on the quality of the people we hire.
We put our beliefs to work by employing a rigorous recruiting process (that involves Aptitude tests, HR Interview, and Technical Interview) to find the BEST candidates
Job Description
Position Title: Technical Sales Manager-Africa
Department: Sales and Marketing
Position Location: Time divided between Nairobi (Kenya), Arusha (Tanzania), Lagos (Nigeria) and Charlotte (USA) and other travel possible
Reports To: Chief Executive Officer
Dates: Two years Contract start date; 1st May 2013
About the Role
We are seeking a highly motivated individual who will be responsible for all sales activities in all the branches, from lead generation through close.
The individual should develop and implements agreed-upon Marketing Plan which will meet both personal and business goals of expanding customer base in the marketing area.
She/he will ensure that sales and support teams works towards achieving customer satisfaction, revenue generation, and long-term account goals in line with company vision and values.
Core functions
• Develops annual business plan in conjunction with CEO, which details activities to follow during the fiscal year, Ensuring that Sales team meet achieve goals and objectives.
• Develop and implements a credit control strategy
• Demonstrates the ability to gather, submit detailed business information for underwriting, pricing, and presentation of solutions to identified prospects’ business problems.
• Responsible for the sales of software testing services such as training courses, software testing products or other related service offerings
• Responsible for sourcing and developing client relationships and referrals.
• Demonstrates technical selling skills and product knowledge in all areas listed above that allows Sales Associate to give effective presentation of Tezza Business Solution’s offerings.
• Sells consultatively and makes recommendations to prospects and clients of the various products and service offering the company offers to their business issues.
• Develop and maintain sales materials and current product knowledge.
• Creates and conducts effective proposal presentations and RFP responses that identify prospects business problems, the effects of the problems, and the Tezza Business Solutions’ remedy to their problems.
• Involved in developing training strategy for clients, prospects and company employees.
• Participate in marketing events such as seminars, trade shows, and telemarketing events.
• Provide on the job training to new sales employees
Qualifications
• Minimum Bachelor’s Degree in Marketing, or equivalent
• At least 4+ years’ work experience in marketing, excellent written and oral communication skills in English.
• Completion of Software Test Program
• ISTQB Certified
• Working knowledge of Agile / Scrum principles
• Field work Experience in international development
• Experience in marketing products in West African countries an advantage
Other Qualities•Vibrant personality with the ability to work independently.
•Highly flexible and willing to work under conditions of on-going change;
•A solid understanding of best practices, innovations and latest developments in the technical education field;
•Knowledge of and adherence to professional ethics;
•Entrepreneurial culture, ability to deliver;
How to apply: Send your application including a cover letter indicating your desire to work with us; a detailed CV highlighting relevant experience, copies of your certificates, details of current and expected salary, a daytime phone contact, email address, and the names of three professional referees by close of business Thursday 7th March 2013 to hr@tezzasolutions.com or via below address:
HEAD OF HR SERVICES
TEZZA BUSINESS SOLUTIONS LTD
KENYA OFFICE
PLOT 168 RHAPTA ROAD
P.O. BOX 68-00623
WESTLANDS, NAIROBI
HR/ Admin Assistant Jobs. Star Times
Human Resource Jobs in Kenya 2013
Job Title: HR / Admin Assistant
Department: HR and Administration
Reports To: HR/Admin Manager
Job Objective:
Provide assistance and support to the HR, Administrative and all other departments in the company.
Duties and Responsibilities:
HR Duties
Assist in recruitment coordination, new employee orientation and reviews, and termination paperwork
Organize and maintain HR department records and employment files
Liaison with department managers and for staff attendance for payroll administration
Administrative Duties
Management of administrative staff, office products, and company vehicles
Coordinate calendar of Managers, set-up appointments, compile files and documents
Follow-up on all assignments to assure successful completion
Other miscellaneous responsibilities as assigned
Skills and Competencies:
Strong personal accountability
Attention to detail
Able to complete tasks with a very high quality of performance
Good oral and written communication skills.
Good knowledge of office support functions including English, spelling, punctuation, arithmetic, word processing, filing, composing a variety of business documents; reception; and researching, compiling, and summarizing data for reports.
Willingness to work extra hours when necessary
Education/Experience:
Bachelor’s degree Higher National Diploma in HR from accredited Institution required, any major acceptable
Previous experience in similar position desirable
ONLY those fulfilling the requirements of the positions should email their application together with a detailed and updated CV, indicating your availability, expected and current salary via email to: hr.kisumu@startimes.co.ke by 25th January 2013.
Human Resource Job Vacancies in Kenya 2013
Job Title: Associate HR Consultant
Reports To: The HR Manager and the Director
Role Objective
To ensure smooth operations of the company are maintained throughout and assist with the administration of the day-to-day operations of the human resources functions and duties at the respective client’s.
Duties and Responsibilities
Able to conduct a Human Capital Audit.
Able to develop a man power plan or have a good understanding of it
Must have great understanding of the Labour laws and DIT related laws
Able to develop tailored and accurate job descriptions
It will be his or her duty to implement the Job Descriptions
Must have experience or excellent understanding of Performance Appraisal
Able to provide sound and professional advice and assistance when conducting staff performance evaluations
Must be able to conduct Training Needs Analysis, and inform the Head office on the findings and assist in organizing the staff training sessions, workshops and activities
Provide basic counseling to staff who have performance related obstacles
Developing the Leave administration and monitor daily attendance.
Compile and prepare reports and documents pertaining personnel activities and performance
Have excellent understanding on Personnel filing
Continuously examine employee files to answer inquiries and provide information for personnel activities
Must have great understanding regarding the Human Resources Manual and how to maintain it.
Able to explain the company’s personnel policies, benefit and procedures to employees or job applicants.
Process and view employment applicants to evaluate qualifications or eligibility of applicants
Process, verify, record and attend to personnel related grievance, performance evaluations, and employee leaves of absence.
Identify staff vacancies and plan for the recruitment and execute once approval is given
Arrange and attend departmental meetings in liaison with the Head of departments
Provide advice and recommendations on disciplinary actions
Prepare, develop and implement procedures and policies on staff recruitment.
Provide feedback to the management on how to enhance a better and cordial working environment
Maintain employee files and the HR filing system
Plan and conduct new employee orientation to foster positive attitude toward organizational objectives
Advice on the work activities of staff relating to employment compensation and labour laws.
Serve as a link between management and employees by advising on queries and making a report of them, interpreting and administering Human Resources related contracts and helping resolve work-related problems
Identify training needs and/or skills gap in employees and advice the Head office of Dafina Consultants Ltd on the need for a training need analysis as well as the client.
Must prepare the following reports;
Daily Activity reports
Monthly progress report
Weekly progress report
Quarterly development report
Working knowledge of the following HR disciplines is required:
Recruitment and Selection
Ability to work well with others both as a member of a group and as a leader who gets things done through others
Proven ability to plan and manage complex administrative activities and processes
Knowledge of organization, operating procedures, and policies of the human resource department
Knowledge of techniques of interviewing, selecting and recruiting applicants.
Knowledge of modern office procedures and processes
Able to motivate individuals in achieving goals and objectives
Performance management
Conflict management
Building high performance teams
Employee relations
Labour Laws
Skills Set Needed
Excellent communication skills and ‘people’ skills
Good negotiation skills
A confident and positive attitude
Ability to prepare reports, and proposal policies and procedures
Ability to work under pressure and meet targets
Good organizational and administrative skills
The ability to work well in team.
The Associate Consultant is to work closely with all HR Consultants/HROs attached to the various clients in the formulation and implementation of all HR programs, techniques and processes.
Desirable
Minimum Diploma in HR
Minimum 2yrs experience in a relevant position
Between 28-35yrs.
Disclaimer: Candidates who do not meet the minimum requirements stated above need not apply.
ONLY those fulfilling the requirements of the positions should email their application together with a detailed and updated CV, indicating your availability, expected and current salary via email to: philip@dafinaconsultants.com
On the Subject line clearly indicate which Post you are applying for, the position remain vacant until suitable candidate is found.
Procurement and Logistics Assistant at International Organization for Migration (IOM)
Location: Daadab
Description:
Procurement and Logistics Assistant at International Organization for Migration (IOM) in Dadaab – Kenya Jobs, Careers and Vacancies
Vacancy No.: IOMKE/037/12
PROCUREMENT AND LOGISTICS ASSISTANT
Classification: Equivalent to G5/1 (based on the UN Salary Scale for the General Service Staff in Kenya)
Type of Appointment: 6 months special all inclusive contract, renewable
General Functions:
Under the overall supervision of the Head of Sub-Office Dadaab and under the technical supervision of the Procurement and Logistics Officer in Nairobi, the incumbent will perform routine administrative functions in the area of procurement, logistics and common services for IOM Dadaab.
Essential Functions
- Receive all procurement and supply requisitions in relation to the shelter project and make sure all are endorsed prior to procuring.
- Solicit for offers and quotations, and prepare Bids analysis accordingly.
- Share and advice the project manager and supervisors on offers collected and best goods/services to be procured.
- Ensure all purchases are performed according to IOM procurement rules.
- Prepare Purchase orders/ contracts and ensure all approvals are obtained, deliver the Purchase orders to the suppliers and obtain their signatures on the same.
- Follow up with suppliers and ensure timely and proper delivery of the Goods/ Services.
- Coordinate with the receiving unit on Goods/Services to be received and obtain the satisfactory delivery notes and invoices from the receiving unit. Follow- up and ensure timely delivery of requested supplies and materials and keep the concerned project staff informed on the status of the delivery.
- Conduct first review of vendor invoices to ensure compliance with order and goods received.
- Prepare Payment requests and ensure timely payment to suppliers/ service providers.
- Prepare contracts for Purchase of goods/ services including rent of property, and make sure timely payment is processed.
- Maintain proper and updated data base of contracts.
- Conduct and follow up the office needs of stock, expendables, services and share the same with the Procurement & Logistics Assistant I Dadaab.
- Provide full logistical support for delivery and construction activities related to IOM’s shelter project including transport to and from Nairobi.
- Ensure appropriate records regarding assets disposal; ensure assets are located accordingly and used in IOM’s best interest.
- Maintain proper filing system for all procurement documents.
- Perform any other duties as may be required from time to time.
Desirable Qualifications
- Bachelor’s Degree in Purchasing and Supplies, Business Administration, or related field from an accredited academic institution.
- At least five years professional experience in the field of procurement and logistics.
- Working knowledge in international procurement a must.
Desirable IOM Competencies:-
- Behavioural – Accountability, Client Orientation, Continuous Learning, Communication, Creativity and Initiative, Leadership and Negotiation, Performance Management, Planning and Organizing, Professionalism, Teamwork, Technological Awareness and Resource Mobilization.
- Technical – Delivers on set objectives in hardship situations, effectively coordinates actions with other implementing partners, works effectively with local authorities, stakeholders, beneficiaries, and the broader community to advance country office or regional objectives.
- Previous experience with UN and International Agencies, or NGO’s an advantage
- Proficient in Microsoft Office and Outlook.
- Excellent command of spoken and written English and Swahili. Knowledge of Somali is an advantage
Mode of Application:
Submit Cover Letter and CV including daytime telephone and email address to:
International Organization for Migration (IOM),
Human Resources Department,
PO Box 55040-00200 Nairobi
or send by email to hrnairobi@iom.int
or hand deliver them to the IOM Sub Office, Dadaab.
Closing Date: 10 May 2012
Location: Nairobi
Description:
Human Resources Director at British Council in Nairobi – Kenya Jobs, Careers and Vacancies
HUMAN RESOURCES DIRECTOR
Business Partner Sub-Saharan Africa
Job Ref. MN 5338
The British Council is the UK’s organization for cultural relations. It works to create international opportunities for, and trust between, people worldwide. They now wish to recruit a Human Resources Director for Sub-Saharan Africa. The individual will be an experienced Human Resources Director or leader. They are seeking an individual to lead the Regional Human Resources team and in the Human Resources functions for this 20 country and $100 million budget region, developing and delivering Human Resources strategy. They are looking for an experienced Human Resources Leader / Director, professionally confident and a team player to join their Regional office in Nairobi.
The job holder will be responsible for developing overall Human Resources strategies and programmes for staff supporting the organization as it becomes increasingly commercial.
Job Profile
- Development and delivery of Human Resources leadership of change.
- Experience of Human Resources leadership across a matrix of 10+ countries ¡n Africa.
- Building virtual teams and leading organizational change across geographies.
- Leading the team as it handles end to end Human Resources processes, emanding casework, grievances, appeal and work with unions.
Person Profile
A minimum of an undergraduate degree or equivalent experience, CIPD or equivalent qualification desired. Experienced Human Resources leader / Director, professionally confident and a team player.
Apply to: recruit@manpowerservicesgroup.com before 12Noon, Thursday 10th May, 2012.
Our client is one of the oldest forex bureaus operating in Nairobi’s CBD having been established in the year 1990. A vacancy has arisen for a Chief Cashier who will be reporting to the General manager. The main duty of the chief cashier is to oversee front office operations, customer service, and administration functions.
Other Duties & Responsibilities Include
Balance currency, coin, and checks in cash drawers at ends of shifts, and calculate daily transactions using computers, calculators, or adding
Monitor bank vaults to ensure cash balances are correct.
Enter customers’ transactions into computers to record transactions and issue computer-generated receipts.
Order a supply of cash to meet daily needs.
Identify transaction mistakes when debits and credits do not balance.
Sort and file deposit slips and checks.
Requirements
* Be a mature and presentable person. At least 28yrs with a clean career record.
* A formal training with a minimum diploma in banking, CPA , ACCA or equivalent
* At least 4 yrs experience in an established forex bureau or commercial bank as a chief teller
* Practical experience in making returns with FABIT Accounting system to CBK while observing deadlines.
* Ability to market the forex bureau.
* Ability to work independently
Salary.
An attractive salary is on offer for the right candidate.
If you are up to the challenge, posses the necessary qualification and experience, please send your CV only indicating why you are the most suitable candidate for the role clearly quoting the job title on the email subject to jobs@corporatestaffing.co.ke. Visit our website. www.corporatestaffing.co.ke
Please indicate current or last salary.
The Recruiting Manager
Corporate Staffing Services
3rd Floor, Nabui House, Westlands Nairobi.
Via email to: jobs@corporatestaffing.co.ke
Visit our website. www.corporatestaffing.co.ke
Director Computing and Information Services at Kenya Polytechnic University College
Location: Nairobi
Description:
Director Computing and Information Services at Kenya Polytechnic University College in Nairobi – Kenya Jobs, Careers and Vacancies
DIRECTOR COMPUTING AND INFORMATION SERVICES (RE-ADVERTISED) – GRADE XV (REF/NO. AD/0005/12)
The appointee will be responsible to the Principal and management for the functions of management, planning and administration of the Computing and Information Technology Services of the College.
Applicants should be Kenya citizens with at least a relevant Masters degree from a recognized university. They should in addition posses the relevant professional qualifications. They should be team-builders with demonstrable leadership skills and have at least ten years administrative experience, five of which at senior level in a large educational institution or Government Department. They must have competency in all major areas of computing, information and communication technology.
Those who had applied earlier need not reapply.
Note:
Applicants should forward ten (10) copies of their application letters accompanied by a similar number of certified copies of certificates and CMs giving details of their qualifications, experience, research activities and publications and the journals in which the publications appear. They should in addition, give names, current designations and addresses of three (3) referees. They must request their referees to forward their reports directly to the University College Principal through the address below.
Applicants should forward their documents indicating their current designation, salaries and other benefits and the current letters of appointment, through their respective Heads of Departments. The REFERENCE NUMBERS of Posts applied for should be clearly quoted on the envelopes and in the applicant’s cover letters.
ALL Applications should be addressed to:
The Principal
The Kenya Polytechnic University College
P. O. Box 52428-00200, City Square, NAIROBI
E-MAIL: principal@kenpoly.ac.ke
APPLICATION DEADLINE: FRIDAY, 4TH MAY, 2012
Administration Officer Job. Salary 20-25K.
We are recruiting for a an administration officer for our client located at Hurligham.
Reporting to the Managing Director, the administrator will provide high-level administrative support to the Managing Director by preparing executive reports, handling information requests, and performing other administrative functions.
The successful candidate should have the following qualifications:
•Knowledge of administrative and clerical procedures and systems such as managing files and records, transcription, designing forms, and other office procedures
•Excellent oral and written communication skills
•Excellent people skills and ability to interact freely and professionally
•Proficiency with office computer applications and ability to write clear executive reports and present on behalf of the MD in his absence.
•Ability to prepare business reports
•Well developed planning and organizing skills
•Time management skills and attention to detail
•Demonstrated supervisory skills
•Pleasant, honest and confident individual
Only candidates short-listed for interview will be contacted.
If you are up to the challenge, posses the necessary qualification and experience, please send your CV only indicating why you are the most suitable candidate for the role clearly quoting the job title on the email subject to jobs@corporatestaffing.co.ke
Recruitment Manager
Corporate Staffing Services
3rd Floor, Nabui House, Unga Lane Westlands (Behind Unga House) Nairobi.
Visit our website www.corporatestaffing.co.ke
Location: Nairobi
Description:
Program and Data Officer at African Development Bank’s Regional Resource Center in Nairobi – Kenya Jobs, Careers and Vacancies
Objectives
The African Development Bank’s Regional Resource Center in Nairobi, Kenya (RRC-Nairobi) has been established to strengthen dialogue between the Bank and regional Governments, development partners, the private sector, and the civil society, in the design of its development policy and programs, as well as on implementation, monitoring and evaluation of the poverty reduction strategy. The office also seeks to assist the operational functions of the Bank Group in launching and follow up of projects and programs in Kenya. The major functions of the office fall under the major areas of: country programming, project administration, promoting participation, regional integration, and aid co-ordination, in line with the partnership principles and with a view to increasing development effectiveness and impact.
RRC-Nairobi invites applications from suitably qualified candidates to fill the following vacant position. This is a local position, and posting will be in the Regional Resource Centre-Nairobi of the African Development Bank Group.
PROGRAM AND DATA OFFICER
(Position in the Local Professionals – LP Category)
Under the overall administrative authority of the Regional Director, the Direct Supervision of the Regional Economist and in close collaboration with the Program Officer, the Program and Data Officer will contribute to the efficient management of portfolio database of the entire Eastern Africa region.
He/She will contribute to the coordination, preparation and monitoring of the annual work programmes and operational budgets in keeping with the Bank’s policies and guidelines.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Maintain the portfolio database for the entire Eastern African region (active and pipeline of projects)
- Prepare monthly, quarterly, annual and ad hoc reports on the RRC’s portfolio management and performance; report on Borrowers fulfilment of the general and specific conditions applicable to loans and grants ,for example audits;
- Analyse supervision data ,disbursement vouchers and data concerning cancellation of active project loans of the regional portfolio, and in particular performance reports, paying special attention to risky projects;
- Coordinate mission schedules and collate related data for reports
- Assist with preparation of country portfolio reviews and country portfolio implementation supervisions
- Report on accuracy and completeness of SAP data regarding the department’s portfolio
- Coordinate preparation of annual administrative budget; participate in identification of resources requirements, preparation, submission and administration of the budget. Recommend if necessary, the reallocation of funds. Coordinate as may be required, the RRC inputs on mobilization of bilateral resources.
- Coordinate the preparation of annual activity reports and portfolio analysis
- Coordinate the preparation and monitoring of the annual work programmes and quarterly mission schedules of the RRC. Regularly update work programmes on the basis of established processing schedules
- Produce whenever needed, short briefs, analyses and statistics for projects and activities for respective countries under RRC
- Liaise with the Information management and Methods department(CIMM), if necessary, on all issues relating to the SAP system and other information technologies, play the role of SAP resource person in the RRC, provide training, coaching and technical assistance to PL and GS staff of the RRC in the utilization of SAP-Project System
- Ensure that all required information from the RRC is posted timely on the website
- Perform any other tasks as may be assigned.
Selection Criteria (including skills, knowledge and experience required)
- A Minimum of a Master’s degree or its university equivalent in Economics, Information Technology, Business Administration or any other related field.
- A minimum of 6 years relevant experience in a similar position in a multilateral organization
- An excellent communicator, with budget and programme and portfolio management skills
- Strong Interpersonal skills, a keen sense of initiative, rigorous and methodical approach with attention to detail.
- Ability to handle multiple and simultaneous demands, priorities and deadlines.
- Capacity for conceptual and strategic analysis;
- Proven ability to work effectively in a team-oriented, multicultural environment and to function effectively as a member of various groups
- Competence in the use of Bank standard software, such as Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, Access, MS Projects and PowerPoint) and SAP.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English. Knowledge of French will be considered an advantage.
Terms of Employment
Three years on a fixed-term contract with possibilities of renewal based on performance.
Only applicants who fully meet the Bank’s requirements and are being considered for interview will be contacted.
Applicants will only be considered if they fully completed Personal History Form (PHF), available from the Bank’s web site, and attach a comprehensive Curriculum Vitae (CV) indicating date of birth and nationality.
The President, AfDB, reserves the right to appoint a candidate at a lower level.
The African Development Bank is an equal opportunities employer and female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.
Website:www.afdb.org/en/careers/
Please send your application and CV not later than 5:00 pm – 01st May 2012
Operations Manager Job in Mombasa Kenya
Company: Focus Cab Services Ltd
Location: Mombasa
Position: Operations Manager
Reports To: Managing Director
Job summary
He/she will be responsible for the day to day operations of the organization.
His/her sole purpose is to find ways to make the company more productive by providing effective methods in its business operations.
Basic duties:
Improve the operational systems, processes and policies in support of organizations mission — specifically, support better management reporting, information flow and management, business process and organizational planning.
Manage and increase the effectiveness and efficiency of Support Services (HR, IT and Finance), through improvements to each function as well as coordination and communication between support and business functions.
Strategic Input – Liaison with top management. Assist in the development of strategic plans for operational activity. Implement and manage operational plans.
Improve processes and policies in support of organizational goals. Monitor adherence to rules, regulations and procedures.
Job Requirements and Competencies:
Degree in Business Management
At least 2 years experience in operations in the taxi industry or a related field
Must be aged between 25-40 years of age
Proficiency in IT operations
Excellent people manager, open to direction and collaborative work style and commitment to get the job done
If you meet the above minimum requirements, submit your application letter, detailed CV with reliable telephone contacts and copies of relevant documentation to:
The Human Resources Manager
Focus Cab Services Limited,
P O Box 4999-00506
Nairobi
E-mail: careers@focuscabs.co.ke
Community Strategy Specialist at AMREF
Location: Wajir
Description:
_Community Strategy Specialist at AMREF Kenya in Wajir – Kenya Jobs, Careers and Vacancies
AMREF Kenya is looking for individuals, who are organized, highly motivated and results oriented to join a dynamic team and help bring lasting health change in Africa. AMREF is seeking to fill the following position for the APHIAplus Northern Arid Lands Project funded by USAID. The project supports integrated service delivery and addresses the social determinants of health. The programmatic intervention areas for the project focus primarily on HIV/AIDS, Tuberculosis, Malaria, Family Planning/Reproductive Health, MNCH, Nutrition, WASH, and a number of interventions related to the social determinants of health (household economic strengthening for specific target groups).
COMMUNITY STRATEGY SPECIALIST
Reference Number: KCO/NAL/006/2012
The position reports to the Regional Team Leader and is based in Wajir
Purpose of the Job:
To provide technical support to ensure effective implementation of the Community Health Strategy in collaboration with the Ministry of Health
Key Responsibilities:
- Work with the DHMT in conducting a rapid assessment of community units in the counties.
- Advise on the implementation of the Community Health Strategy and Community Systems Strengthening.
- Develop and implement work plans, monitor and evaluate performance.
- Disseminates project information by preparing and disseminating project reports on a regular basis
- Coordinate the functions of a Community Unit
- Assist in preparation of monthly, quarterly and annual reports relating to the project as per donor requirements.
- Provide technical support in development and writing of concepts and proposals for research, documentation and fund raising.
Qualifications and Competencies:
- The ideal candidate should have a first degree in Public Health, Social Sciences or Community Health and Development.
- Must be ICT proficient.
- At least four (4) years relevant work experience in a health promotion field.
- Experience in community mobilization and implementation of Community Health Units at Level One.
- Ability to build strong networks with key stakeholders are essential.
- Should be a team player, work under minimum supervision and good communicator.
This is a challenging opportunities for dedicated and highly motivated professionals.
If you would like to join this dynamic team and help bring lasting health for Africa, please quote the position and reference number (KCO/NAL/006/2012) in the subject matter and send your application letter and CV include contact details of three work-related referees, to the Human Resources Manager, AMREF Kenya by e-mail to recruitment@amref.org
Please do not attach certificates and testimonials and this point.
The closing date for submitting applications is Monday, 09th April 2012.
We regret that only short-listed candidates will be contacted.
AMREF is an equal opportunity employer and has a non-smoking environment policy.
Sales Coordinator at Emergency Plus Medical Services (E-Plus)
Location: Nairobi
Description:
Sales Coordinator at Emergency Plus Medical Services (E-Plus) in Nairobi – Kenya Jobs, Careers and Vacancies
Emergency Plus Medical Services (E-Plus) is a private company, limited by guarantee, fully owned by the Kenya Red Cross Society to offer emergency medical services which include 24hr ambulance services, pre-hospital care training and the sale of first aid kits.
The organization is looking to fill the following positions.
SALES COORDINATOR
Reports To: Sales Manager
Location: Nairobi
Key Responsibilities
- Provide specialized assistance to internal sales personnel and customers by acting on a variety of requests including, but not limited to quotes, sample requests, pricing related projects, vendor contact and other sales related activities that will support sales staff in achieving their targets.
- Assist in the development of customer presentations as required
- Coordinate communication of all customer-related issues to sales manager to ensure seamless flow of information.
- Additional possible projects include preparing support materials for sales calls; contacting vendors to request sample products for customers; performing internet research; handling sales leaders follow-up calls; system clean-ups; mailings and mail merges; and performing a variety of clerical functions and data entry.
- Submit and track sample requests
- Assist in updating internal sales forecasts
- Create and generate weekly sales reports
- Work closely with internal cross-functional partners to ensure responsiveness to customer requests
- Lead completion of customer new item forms, promotional contracts and entering data in target account system.
- Lead maintenance of promotional information and deduction management.
- Perform any other related duties as required or requested.
- Coordinate with internal and customer contacts to resolve issues relating to customer pricing, terms/conditions and other issues.
Minimum Requirements
- Bachelors Degree in Business Administration -Marketing option Degree +or Public Relations & Communications or equivalent
- At least 3 years of experience
- Excellent planning and organizing skills with ability to meet strict deadlines
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Strong IT skills (Ms Office suit)
- Ability to work under pressure with minimum supervision
Honesty, integrity and commitment is highly valued
Note: Intensive training will be offered to successful candidates
Candidates who do not meet the above criteria need not apply.
Applications can be sent via email-hr@eplus.co.ke or dropped off at Kenya Red Cross offices or E-Plus Office by 6th April 2012 at 5.00pm.
Only shortlisted candidates shall be contacted.
Senior Project Managers (SPM) at Acorn Management
Location: Nairobi
Description:
Senior Project Managers (SPM) at Acorn Management Limited in Nairobi – Kenya Jobs, Careers and Vacancies
Acorn Management Limited is a leading Project Management company offering its expertise and services to major corporates and large developers across East Africa. Our current portfolio includes Large Scale Mixed Use Master Planned Developments, Commercial, Retail, Office, Hotel and Residential Projects. Acorn is an industry leader and offers excellent career opportunities for those who want to be involved in managing prestigious projects, develop Into recognized real estate professionals and ultimately become “Developers”, overseeing large projects across Africa. Acorn seeks to fill several vacancies under tile following positions:
SENIOR PROJECT MANAGERS (SPM)
This is a Senior Management position reporting directly to the Managing Director of Acorn Management Limited. The position provides oversight of all project management functions on several large scale projects. The SPM will lead an internal team of Project Managers and Assistants and provide leadership and strategic direction to a large multi-disciplinary project team of experienced and highly regarded Architects, Engineers, Contractors, Lawyers, Marketing Agents and Financiers.
Qualifications:
- The ideal candidate will hold an Undergraduate Degree (with Honours) in Project or Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, Building Economics or related fields and have at least 5 years post graduate experience in a busy commercial environment.
- A Masters Degree in a Construction related field would be an added advantage.
- The candidate must demonstrate a proven track record of managing construction or engineering projects and an ability to manage a team of highly experienced professionals.
- The successful candidates must be computer literate, possess excellent communication, analytical, negotiating, planning and leadership skills and must be fluent in English. Knowledge or exposure to PRINCE II Project Management Methodology will be an advantage.
Remuneration:
All positions offer attractive compensation package including a Basic Salary and generous benefits depending on experience.
Send full CV and current or latest remuneration package to
The Managing Director,
Acorn Management Limited,
P 0 Box 13759 — 00100
Nairobi or
recruit@acorngroupafrica.com to reach him not later than 5th April 2012.
Reports to: Sales and Marketing manager
Based in: Mombasa
Job purpose: To plan and carry out direct and indirect marketing and sales activities, so as to maintain and develop sales of our product range in Kenya and its environment, in accordance with agreed business plans.
Key responsibilities and accountabilities:
- Maintain and develop a computerized customer and prospect database.
- Plan and carry out direct marketing activities (principally direct mail) to agreed budgets, sales volumes, values, product mix and timescales.
- Develop ideas and create offers for direct mail and marketing to major accounts.
- Respond to and follow up sales enquiries by post, telephone, and personal visits.
- Maintain and develop existing and new customers through planned individual account support, and liaison with internal order-processing staff.
- Monitor and report on activities and provide relevant management information.
- Carry out market research, competitor and customer surveys.
- Maintain and report on equipment and software suitability for direct marketing and sales reporting purposes.
- Liaise and attend meetings with other company functions necessary to perform duties and aid business and organizational development.
- Manage the external marketing agency activities of telemarketing and research.
- Attend training and to develop relevant knowledge and skills.
Personality:
- Self-driven, results-oriented with a positive outlook, and a clear focus on high quality and business profit.
- A natural forward planner who critically assesses own performance.
- Mature, credible, and comfortable in dealing with senior big company executives.
- Reliable, tolerant, and determined.
- Empathic communicator, able to see things from the other person’s point of view.
- Well presented and businesslike.
- Sufficiently mobile and flexible to travel up to a few days a month within the Kenya.
- Keen for new experience, responsibility and accountability.
- Able to get on with others and be a team-player.
- Must be mature and domestically secure.
- Able to spend one or two nights away per month without upsetting domestic situation.
- Able to commute reliably to office base.
- Able to work extended hours on occasions when required.
- Able to communicate and motivate via written media.
- Understands the principles of marketing and advertising cost-effectiveness, including market sector targeting, product offer development, features-benefits-solutions selling, cost per response, cost per conversion, etc.
- Appreciates need for consistency within company’s branding and marketing mix, especially PR and the Internet.
- Must be adept in use of MS Office 2000 or later, particularly Excel and Word, and ideally Access or similar database to basic level, Internet and email.
- Able to understand profit and loss calculations and basic business finance, e.g., gross margin percentages and calculations, depreciation, capital and revenue expenditure, cash-flow, overheads, etc.
- Must be a very competent writer of business letters, quotations and proposals.
- Must be an excellent face-to-face and telephone communicator.
- Able to demonstrate success in day to day activities.
- Ideal background would be in business support services.
- Though internal staff management is not initially part of the job, responsibility and opportunity could grow with the development of the business, for example the prospect of recruiting and managing support telesales staff.
- Some people-management skills, experience and natural ability will be useful.
The above candidate must have a minimum of diploma or degree in sales and marketing related field and at least three years experience working as a sales person in a busy organization.
Experience in hospitality industry will be given the first priority.
If you are up to task and you meet the above qualification please send your CV and a detailed application letter showing your current remuneration and your expectation. ;
benacprinters@yahoo.com latest 30.03.2012
Location: Mombasa
Description:
Personal Assistant at African Gas and Oil Company Limited in Mombasa – Kenya Jobs, Careers and Vacancies
African Gas and Oil Company Limited, is an upcoming LPG and Oil products handling company that will revolutionize supply of LPG in Kenya and entire East African Region. Based in Miritini in Mombasa, AGOL will soon start operations and is looking for professionals who are self driven and with passion to achieve results under minimum supervision, dynamic, smart and have relevant experience to fill the following newly established positions.
The positions carry competitive remuneration packages and excellent career paths for the right candidates:
PERSONAL ASSISTANT
The Person:
This role will provide administrative support to the General Manager and manage confidential information.
Key Responsibilities:
- Perform secretarial duties to the General Manager,
- Perform general administrative functions in the General Manager’s office including traveling arrangements and hotel bookings.
- Manage Company’s sensitive information.
- Receiving visitors and responding to inquiries as appropriate.
- Day-to-day administration of the General Manager’s office.
Essential Qualifications and skills:
- A Diploma in Management from a recognized institution or any other relevant areas of study.
- Articulate in communication skills.
- The right candidate must have at least 4 years’ experience in office administrative duties, preferably in a senior office.
- High competence in use of Computer software Packages.
If you are the right candidate and are looking to build your career in the Oil industry, send your applications together with a detailed Curriculum Vitae to the address below:
Human Resource and Administration Manager.
P.O.Box 80469 – 80100,
MOMBASA.
info@agol.co.ke
African Gas and Oil Company Limited is an equal opportunity employer.
Canvassing will lead to disqualification.
Please ensure that only active phone numbers and email addresses are used.
Only successful candidates will be contacted.
Closing date: 24th March 2012
Communications Officer, Research Officer, Policy and Advocacy Officer Jobs Openings
Tax Justice Network-Africa
About Us: Tax Justice Networking-Africa (TJN-A) aims to promote socially just, democratic and progressive taxation systems in Africa. We advocate for tax systems which are favourable to the poor and finance public goods. We challenge harmful tax policies and practices which favour the wealthy and which encourage unacceptable inequality.
Our core objective is to mainstream tax justice in the economic policy and development discourse in Africa. We provide a platform dedicated to enabling African researchers, campaigners and policy makers to cooperate in the struggle against illicit capital flight, tax evasion, tax competition and other harmful trends in tax policy and practice.
TJN-A is looking for candidates to fill in the following positions to be based in Nairobi, Kenya.
Policy and Advocacy Officer
Duties and responsibilities
You will be expected to contribute to the development of policy and advocacy strategies of TJN-A. You will be required to establish and maintain strategic relationships with policy makers, opinion formers, relevant institutions, African Civil Society Organizations and other relevant partners for promoting the tax justice agenda. As part of your core functions, you will identify and carry out targeted advocacy activities as agreed by TJN-A. You will be responsible for identifying, prioritising, and developing policy positions on all areas of work that relate directly or indirectly to international public finance.
Qualifications
A graduate level in any branch of economics, political science or related discipline;
A post graduate qualification in economics with specialisation in international finance or public finance is desirable;
A considerable experience in development-related research in government, Non-Governmental Organizations or research institute environment;
A sound and informed knowledge of development economics and and the broader international development agenda;
A proven experience in writing policy briefs reports, commissioning policy reports and lobbying decision-makers will be desirable;
At least three year experience in similar position;
Fluency in French language is required.
Research Officer
Duties and Responsibility
You will be expected to initiate, plan, ensure implementation and evaluation and support various research activities of the Network.
You will also design methodologies of conducting targeted and policy oriented special studies to generate data for planning and management of programs. You will prepare analytical reports on topical research interest areas. You will maintain an updated inventory of research publications. You will also contribute to the development of funding proposals developments for research activities. Finally, you will contribute to organizing research related events.
Qualifications
Masters Degree in Economics, Taxation, Statistics, or related Social Sciences; specialization in Research Methodology will be an added advantage;
At least three (3) years working experience in similar position in a field related to fiscal policy;
At least two years of experience in Advocacy oriented research;
Thorough knowledge of Statistics and Business Analysis tools;
Strong quantitative skills and familiarity with Microsoft Excel and statistical software packages (STATA, SPSS,R);
Successful track record in implementing research projects;
Knowledge of market surveys and management oriented research;
Excellent interpersonal communication and good personal organization skills;
Ability to work independently, set priorities and meet deadlines;
Previous publication in a peer reviewed journal will be an added advantage.
Communications Officer
Duties and Responsibilities
You will prepare and implement annual communications plan consistent with the TJN-A, strategic and programme objectives (plan may be periodically revised as necessary). You will prepare external communication materials and tailor existing materials for various audiences. You will be particularly expected to liaise with media and share updates on various developments with regard to the tax justice campaign in Africa. You will identify and maintain good relationships with key partners. You will be expected to update and maintain the TJN-A website to promote information and public engagement. You will also coordinate the production and dissemination of the TJN-A quarterly newsletter to various audiences. You will also disseminate advocacy materials and information on the tax justice campaign to various audiences.
Qualifications
Degree in Communications or journalism. A masters’ degree would be an added advantage;
At least 3 years’ experience in advocacy and communications in an NGO environment and/or journalism, writing on economic issues, media relations;
Excellent written and verbal communications skills;
Ability to work effectively as part of an international, multi-cultural team;
Excellent organizational skills and proven ability to produce high quality results under tight deadlines, while simultaneously managing multiple projects and assignments;
Independence, initiative, good judgment, strong interpersonal skills;
Fluency in French and English (written and spoken);
Excellent computer skills, including proficiency with publishing, database, and web editing software.
Interested candidates who meet the requirements above are requested to submit their detailed CVs alongside a letter of motivation to the following address:
Coordinator,
Tax Justice Network- Africa,
P.O Box 25112 – 00100, Nairobi
Or Email: infoafrica@taxjustice.net
Candidates must provide details of current and expected remuneration and names and addresses of at least three (3) referees, not later than Friday 16th of March 2012.
Candidates sending via email are kindly requested to clearly indicate the specific position as the subject of the email.
Location: Daadab
Description:
Admin / Finance Officer at Peace Winds Japan (PWJ) in Dadaab – Kenya Jobs, Career and Vacancies
ADMIN/FINANCE OFFICER
Duration: Initially 03 months (renewable)
Location of work: Dadaab
Direct supervisor: Field Coordinator
Background
Peace Winds Japan (PWJ) is an INGO, dedicated to the support of people in distress, threatened by conflict, poverty, or other turmoil. With its headquarters in Japan, PWJ has been active in various parts of the world.
From March 2012, PWJ launches a new SHELTER project in Dadaab Refugee Camp, North eastern Province, Kenya.
Principal responsibilities
- Ensuring administrative functions are in a prompt manner
- Maintenance of office and PWJ properties
- Maintenance of financial accountability of PWJ programme
- Monitoring of overall implementation process of projects
Tasks in details
- Updating all administrative documents in the office
- Ensuring necessary welfare provided to staff
- Support in all aspects of human resource management
- Ensuring incoming and outgoing messages/packages to be delivered
- Regular checking of PWJ properties (inclusive of stock control)
- Assisting check payment, acting bank transaction, collection of receipts, coding items and checking of voucher
- Preparation of Monthly Financial Report
- Preparation of Monthly salary sheet, ensuring the appropriate payment
- Keeping receipts, records and all administrative and financial files in a safe place
- Assist any required matters instructed by supervisor
Knowledge and experience required
- Sufficient experience and knowledge in humanitarian work and the administration
- Computer literate (Word. Excel)
- Fluent English level – both spoken and written.
- Excellent communication skills
- Ability to organize tasks simultaneously and prioritize work.
- Honest, responsible and in good physical condition to meet the job’s demands.
- Willingness to adhere to and carry out Peace Winds Japan rules.
Working hours
- Standard working hours according to Peace Winds Japan regulations.
- A reasonable degree of flexibility is expected when and where required.
The interested candidates should submit a cover letter and CV (in English) to PWJ.
Email address: kenya@peace-winds.org Ref: Application/ AFO / SURNAME No later than 11th of March 2012.
Only short listed candidates will be contacted.
Note: As work permits for foreigners assigned to PWJ are limited, we are obliged to recruit for the present position a Kenyan national only.
Part Time Jobs Kenya. Customer Care.
Position: Customer Care Representatives – Part Time (Weekends only)
Location: Nairobi
Our client, an International BPO firm with Head Office in Australia, is looking for Customer Service Representatives for their Call Centre in Nairobi. We are looking for candidates with outstanding communication skills, both written and verbal.
Key Responsibilities
Screening and moderating user submitted content, answering support requests and performing support functions.
Moderating and screening written user content on Profiles
Moderating and screening user submitted photos
Answering Online Help Requests
Answering telephone support requests
Processing Testimonials (depending on language)
Various support tasks
Key Skills and competences
Internet literate
A passion for Customer Service
Fluent in English and knowledge of any foreign language is an added advantage
Candidates willing to work on a 24 hour shift system
Ability to respond promptly to customer inquiries
Ability to handle and resolve customer complaints
Ability to multitask and take up more workload when required
Outstanding language skills (grammatically correct, can express things clearly)
Ability to work with multiple tabs and multiple browsers efficiently in a web browser based support system (speed and accuracy are important)
Very good work ethic (reliable, motivated, professional)
Must be aged below 30 yrs
Must be a continuing student preferably in their second year of study.
To apply, send your CV only to vacancies@flexi-personnel.com by Wednesday 29th February 2012.
Only continuing students should apply.
Kindly indicate the position applied for as well as the minimum daily wage expectation on the subject line.
Sales and Marketing Executive at Clique
Location: Nairobi
Description:
Sales and Marketing Executive at Clique Ltd in Nairobi – Kenya Jobs, Career and Vacancies
SALES AND MARKETING EXECUTIVE
Reports to: Sales and Marketing manager
Based at: factory street industrial area.
Job purpose:
To plan and carry out direct and indirect marketing and sales activities, so as to maintain and develop sales of our product range in Kenya and its environment, in accordance with agreed business plans.
Key responsibilities and accountabilities:
- Maintain and develop a computerized customer and prospect database.
- Plan and carry out direct marketing activities (principally direct mail) to agreed budgets, sales volumes, values, product mix and timescales.
- Develop ideas and create offers for direct mail and marketing to major accounts.
- Respond to and follow up sales enquiries by post, telephone, and personal visits.
- Maintain and develop existing and new customers through planned individual account support, and liaison with internal order-processing staff.
- Monitor and report on activities and provide relevant management information.
- Carry out market research, competitor and customer surveys.
- Maintain and report on equipment and software suitability for direct marketing and sales reporting purposes.
- Liaise and attend meetings with other company functions necessary to perform duties and aid business and organizational development.
- Manage the external marketing agency activities of telemarketing and research.
- Attend training and to develop relevant knowledge and skills.
Person profile
Personality:
- Self-driven, results-oriented with a positive outlook, and a clear focus on high quality and business profit.
- A natural forward planner who critically assesses own performance.
- Mature, credible, and comfortable in dealing with senior big company executives.
- Reliable, tolerant, and determined.
- Empathic communicator, able to see things from the other person’s point of view.
- Well presented and businesslike.
- Sufficiently mobile and flexible to travel up to a few days a month within the Kenya.
- Keen for new experience, responsibility and accountability.
- Able to get on with others and be a team-player.
Personal Situation:
- Must be mature and domestically secure.
- Able to spend one or two nights away per month without upsetting domestic situation.
- Able to commute reliably to office base.
- Able to work extended hours on occasions when required.
Specific Job Skills:
- Able to communicate and motivate via written media.
- Understands the principles of marketing and advertising cost-effectiveness, including market sector targeting, product offer development, features-benefits-solutions selling, cost per response, cost per conversion, etc.
- Appreciates need for consistency within company’s branding and marketing mix, especially PR and the Internet.
Computer skills:
- Must be adept in use of MS Office 2000 or later, particularly Excel and Word, and ideally Access or similar database to basic level, Internet and email.
Literacy and Numeracy:
- Able to understand profit and loss calculations and basic business finance, e.g., gross margin percentages and calculations, depreciation, capital and revenue expenditure, cash-flow, overheads, etc.
- Must be a very competent writer of business letters, quotations and proposals.
Business and Selling Skills:
- Must be an excellent face-to-face and telephone communicator.
- Able to demonstrate success in day to day activities.
- Ideal background would be in business support services.
Management Ability:
- Though internal staff management is not initially part of the job, responsibility and opportunity could grow with the development of the business, for example the prospect of recruiting and managing support telesales staff.
- Some people-management skills, experience and natural ability will be useful.
Academics qualification
The above candidate must have a minimum of diploma or degree in sales and marketing related field and at least three years experience working as a sales person in a busy organization.
Experience in hospitality industry will be given the first priority.
If you are up to task and you meet the above qualification please send your CV and a detailed application letter showing your current remuneration and your expectation.
To hr@clique.co.ke, so as it reaches us not later than 29th Feb. 2012.
Please not that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Sales Marketing Jobs. Clique Ltd.
Reports to: Sales and Marketing manager
Based at: factory street industrial area.
Job purpose: To plan and carry out direct and indirect marketing and sales activities, so as to maintain and develop sales of our product range in Kenya and its environment, in accordance with agreed business plans.
Key responsibilities and accountabilities:
Maintain and develop a computerized customer and prospect database.
Plan and carry out direct marketing activities (principally direct mail) to agreed budgets, sales volumes,
values, product mix and timescales.
Develop ideas and create offers for direct mail and marketing to major accounts.
Respond to and follow up sales enquiries by post, telephone, and personal visits.
Maintain and develop existing and new customers through planned individual account support, and liaison with internal order-processing staff.
Monitor and report on activities and provide relevant management information.
Carry out market research, competitor and customer surveys.
Maintain and report on equipment and software suitability for direct marketing and sales reporting purposes.
Liaise and attend meetings with other company functions necessary to perform duties and aid business and organizational development.
Manage the external marketing agency activities of telemarketing and research.
Attend training and to develop relevant knowledge and skills.
Person profile
Personality:
Self-driven, results-oriented with a positive outlook, and a clear focus on high quality and business profit.
A natural forward planner who critically assesses own performance.
Mature, credible, and comfortable in dealing with senior big company executives.
Reliable, tolerant, and determined.
Empathic communicator, able to see things from the other person’s point of view.
Well presented and businesslike.
Sufficiently mobile and flexible to travel up to a few days a month within the Kenya.
Keen for new experience, responsibility and accountability.
Able to get on with others and be a team-player.
Personal Situation:
Must be mature and domestically secure.
Able to spend one or two nights away per month without upsetting domestic situation.
Able to commute reliably to office base.
Able to work extended hours on occasions when required.
Specific Job Skills:
Able to communicate and motivate via written media.
Understands the principles of marketing and advertising cost-effectiveness, including market sector targeting, product offer development, features-benefits-solutions selling, cost per response, cost per conversion, etc.
Appreciates need for consistency within company’s branding and marketing mix, especially PR and the Internet.
Computer skills:
Must be adept in use of MS Office 2000 or later, particularly Excel and Word, and ideally Access or similar database to basic level, Internet and email.
Literacy and Numeracy:
Able to understand profit and loss calculations and basic business finance, e.g., gross margin percentages and calculations, depreciation, capital and revenue expenditure, cash-flow, overheads, etc.
Must be a very competent writer of business letters, quotations and proposals.
Business and Selling Skills:
Must be an excellent face-to-face and telephone communicator.
Able to demonstrate success in day to day activities.
Ideal background would be in business support services.
Management Ability:
Though internal staff management is not initially part of the job, responsibility and opportunity could grow with the development of the business, for example the prospect of recruiting and managing support telesales staff.
Some people-management skills, experience and natural ability will be useful.
Academics qualification
The above candidate must have a minimum of diploma or degree in sales and marketing related field and at least three years experience working as a sales person in a busy organization.
Experience in hospitality industry will be given the first priority.
If you are up to task and you meet the above qualification please send your CV and a detailed application letter showing your current remuneration and your expectation.
To hr@clique.co.ke, so as it reaches us not later than 29th Feb. 2012.
Please not that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted
Reports to: Sales and Marketing manager
Based at: factory street industrial area.
Job purpose: To plan and carry out direct and indirect marketing and sales activities, so as to maintain and develop sales of our product range in Kenya and its environment, in accordance with agreed business plans.
Key responsibilities and accountabilities:
- Maintain and develop a computerized customer and prospect database.
- Plan and carry out direct marketing activities (principally direct mail) to agreed budgets, sales volumes, values, product mix and timescales.
- Develop ideas and create offers for direct mail and marketing to major accounts.
- Respond to and follow up sales enquiries by post, telephone, and personal visits.
- Maintain and develop existing and new customers through planned individual account support, and liaison with internal order-processing staff.
- Monitor and report on activities and provide relevant management information.
- Carry out market research, competitor and customer surveys.
- Maintain and report on equipment and software suitability for direct marketing and sales reporting purposes.
- Liaise and attend meetings with other company functions necessary to perform duties and aid business and organizational development.
- Manage the external marketing agency activities of telemarketing and research.
- Attend training and to develop relevant knowledge and skills.
Personality:
- Self-driven, results-oriented with a positive outlook, and a clear focus on high quality and business profit.
- A natural forward planner who critically assesses own performance.
- Mature, credible, and comfortable in dealing with senior big company executives.
- Reliable, tolerant, and determined.
- Empathic communicator, able to see things from the other person’s point of view.
- Well presented and businesslike.
- Sufficiently mobile and flexible to travel up to a few days a month within the Kenya.
- Keen for new experience, responsibility and accountability.
- Able to get on with others and be a team-player.
- Must be mature and domestically secure.
- Able to spend one or two nights away per month without upsetting domestic situation.
- Able to commute reliably to office base.
- Able to work extended hours on occasions when required.
- Able to communicate and motivate via written media.
- Understands the principles of marketing and advertising cost-effectiveness, including market sector targeting, product offer development, features-benefits-solutions selling, cost per response, cost per conversion, etc.
- Appreciates need for consistency within company’s branding and marketing mix, especially PR and the Internet.
- Must be adept in use of MS Office 2000 or later, particularly Excel and Word, and ideally Access or similar database to basic level, Internet and email.
- Able to understand profit and loss calculations and basic business finance, e.g., gross margin percentages and calculations, depreciation, capital and revenue expenditure, cash-flow, overheads, etc.
- Must be a very competent writer of business letters, quotations and proposals.
- Must be an excellent face-to-face and telephone communicator.
- Able to demonstrate success in day to day activities.
- Ideal background would be in business support services.
- Though internal staff management is not initially part of the job, responsibility and opportunity could grow with the development of the business, for example the prospect of recruiting and managing support telesales staff.
- Some people-management skills, experience and natural ability will be useful.
Position involves:
- Monthly preparation and review of Accounts for reporting.
- Reviews of accounts variances vis a vis the budget and undertake remedial action.
- Monthly preparation of Bank reconciliation to assist in the cash flow management and liquidity of the organisation
- Control on cash and accounts receivable & payable
- Preparation of Income and Expenditure accounts for all the functions held at the Organisation to facilitate reporting of the activities at the Organisation.
- Facilitate correctness of cheque payment by authenticating the Payment vouchers as an internal control measure and writing cheques
- Preparation and compilation of the budget after the figures have been agreed approved by the Country Director.
- Reconciliation of invoices and ensure timely payment to suppliers, statutory deductions and service providers
- Record keeping and filing for all finance documents.
- Degree or Diploma in Business Management, Accounts
- Good communication and interpersonal skills
- Flexible and ability to preserver pressure and multi-tasking
- Team Player and mature.
- Preferably a young Man aged between 25 – 35 years.
Our client, a growing Regional Business Bank is seeking to recruit a dynamic, qualified and experienced individual to fill the position of Head of Credit.
The Head of Credit will be responsible for leading credit analysts and the credit administration team to assess, monitor and control all credit related activities in the Bank and ensure compliance with the Bank’s internal policies, industry and other regulations.
Head of Credit Ref: EFD/HCR
Key Responsibilities:
* Oversight and management of credit analysis/appraisal, credit review and credit administration
functions.
* Responsibility for evaluation of credit processes including governance, loan origination, approvals, collections, collateral management, provisioning and management of bad debt.
* Accountable for credit compliance and credit policy and procedures.
* Continuous improvement of turnaround times of credit proposals.
* Interaction with internal business teams to establish benchmarks for service levels and quality.
* Evaluation of the quality of credit operations to cope efficiently with business growth in line with the Bank’s strategy and goals.
Skills and Attributes;
* A Bachelors degree in a business related field from a recognised University.
* A minimum of 10 years’ experience in a commercial bank with at least 7 years at a senior level in credit control and/or credit risk related functions.
* In depth experience in credit management including responsibility for both qualitative and quantitative elements.
* Knowledge and understanding of Basel2.
* Strong understanding of operational, legal and credit risk across a range of industries.
* In depth knowledge of Credit Administration, Credit Analysis, and Credit Restructuring.
* A results oriented individual with a high level of attention to detail.
* The ability to meet strict deadlines and work with limited supervision.
If you believe you are the right candidate for the above named position and can clearly demonstrate your ability to meet the criteria given above, please submit your application with a detailed CV, stating your current position, current remuneration, e-mail and telephone contacts, quoting the reference number and position to reach us on or before 2 March 2012 addressed to:
The Director – Executive Selection Division
Deloitte Consulting Limited
Email: esd@deloitte.co.ke
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