Entrepreneurship / ICT Trainer Job in Kenya

Job Advert: Entrepreneurship / ICT Trainer
 

CAP Youth Empowerment Institute Kenya, is supported by MasterCard Foundation, was established to provide Basic Employability Skills Training (BEST) for disadvantaged youth in the society with particular focus on women to get equitable, qualitative learning and access to promising labour market oriented opportunities, savings and credit that support their pathways to safe and positive futures. 
The key purpose of the organization is to assist 10,000 disadvantaged youth to make informed choices, develop labour-market oriented employability skills and access job placements, savings and enterprise development support. 

About the position 
 

Successful candidate will be posted in one of the Centres as an Entrepreneurship/IT Trainer. 

He/she must have basic ICT Skills. 

He/She must be self-driven and work with minimal Supervision. 

Duties and Responsibilities

• We are looking for people who have pride, passion and energy, but mostly love TEACHING.
• Take responsibility for the quality of teaching delivered.
• Assist young people to write business plans.
• Developing, customizing and Delivering Entrepreneurship curriculum.
• Assist students get internships and placements.
• Link the youth with potential funders.
• Adequately equipping the students with Entrepreneurial skills.
• Carry out monitoring, guidance, support and mentoring of the learners and take action as required.

Skills

• Ability to meet deadlines and handle diverse tasks simultaneously using prioritization.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Excellent Presentation skills.
• Dynamism, creativity and flexibility.
• Networking skills a must.

Requirements

• Atleast One (1) year experience in Entrepreneurship.
• Must have Entrepreneurship background.
• Must have ICT Skills.
• Must be mature and with the right attitude.
• Must have passion of working with young people.
• Past experience working with NGO will be an added advantage.
• Demonstrated Experience in transferring Entrepreneurship knowledge.
• Degree in related field.

How to Apply 
 

To express interest in this opportunity, send your CV to recruitment.capyei@gmail.com by 23rd November 2013.  

Cover letter should be pasted on the body of the email and not as an attachment. 

Applicants are required to quote their current/Past salary and their expected salary. 

Only short listed candidates will be contacted.

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Chemonics Chief of Party Job in Kenya - Trade and Investment Center Program

Chemonics seeks a Chief of Party for the anticipated USAID East Africa U.S. Trade and Investment Center Program. 

The program aims to increase economic growth, resilience, and integration by promoting an enabling environment for trade and investment both intra-regionally and internationally between East Africa and the United States. 

We are looking for individuals who have a passion for making a difference in the lives of people around the world. 

This position is located in Kenya.

Responsibilities include:

• Provide technical and management oversight for the program
• Serve as the program's lead in coordination among USAID and key stakeholders
• Liaise with numerous public and private sector partners and stakeholders across the East African Community

Qualifications:

• Master's or Ph.D. degree in economics, international trade, trade policy, investment or finance, business administration, international relations, or relevant technology area
• Minimum 15 years of relevant experience, including nine regarding developing countries, preferably in East Africa
• Minimum eight years of experience managing and coordinating complex development programs in Africa
• Experience as program manager for an effort of comparable size and scope
• Experience serving in an advisory capacity to high-level government officials on trade, economic policy, technology, or competitiveness
• Ability to work collaboratively with institutional and private sector partners and stakeholders in a multi-country setting
• Excellent writing and communication skills
• Ability to use the latest ICT technology and computer software programs
• Demonstrated leadership, versatility, and integrity
• Fluent English required; proficient French preferred

 Application Instructions: 
 

Please submit cover letter, resume, and three professional references to EastAfricaTrade@chemonics.com by December 1, 2013.

Please note the position title in the subject of the email. 

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. 

No telephone inquiries please. 

Finalists will be contacted.
 

In addition, please download and complete Chemonics’ equal employment opportunity self-identification form and submit it separately to EEOselfidentify@chemonics.com with only "COP - East Africa Trade" in the subject line. 

If you prefer not to disclose your sex, race, or ethnicity, you may check “I do not wish to complete the information requested.” Thank you for completing the form and supporting our equal employment opportunity reporting requirements.

Chemonics is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in its selection and employment practices on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, or other non-merit factors.

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Pharmaceutical Company Country Manager Job in Kenya

A company dealing in branded generics seeks an experiencedCountry Manager
 

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree
• At least 3 years experience as a country manager
• Should be conversant with all regions in Kenya

Roles

• Sales, Collection, planning and implementation
• Marketing planning and implementation
• Reports preparation
• Supervision of marketing team

Interested applicants should submit an updated curriculum vitae only, to the address below.

Email: hr.user13@gmail.com 

Applications must be received not later than 22nd November 2013 by 5.30pm

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Nairobi Region Sales Executive Job Vacancy

Sales Executive - Nairobi Region

Our client, an organization that deals in pest control for institutions like Hospitals,Hotels,colleges and related factories requires a Sales Executive for her Nairobi region.

Reports to: the Sales Manager

Direct Reports: Nil

Nature and Purpose :
 

The successful candidate is expected to work closely with the Managers and colleagues, and the Sales & Marketing Manager in championing marketing initiatives, and achieving agreed key sales performance parameters. 

You will take a notable role in helping the Company re-affirm its position in the market as the global leader in Washrooms & Pest Control Solutions. 

He/She is also expected to develop sales plans that are effective and that result in tangible positive results and noticeable market growth, as well as champion cross selling initiatives within your region.

The position requires an aggressive seller with upfront customer and market knowledge and intelligence for Nairobi and envoirons.

Key Responsibilities

• Visiting potential/existing customers to demonstrate all the services and products offered by Rentokil Initial. Communicate effectively to customers, giving precise solutions and present quotations in a most professional manner
• Up sell, cross sell, identify and develop new business from existing customers to increase the service range within your region
• Close sales and convince clients why services offered by the Company are superior and beneficial than what competition offers
• Responsible for price increases notification/mediation to the clients
• Undertake debt collection for the customers in your area and maintaining agreed credit terms in liaison with the credit office
• Achievement of the desired and agreed sales growth target for the portfolio.
• Improvement, enhancement and achievement of agreed client retention rate. Building and maintaining strong professional client relationships aimed at retaining existing clients.
• Create a relevant and historic customer data base by maintain complete records of all activities regarding customer visits, complaints etc  
• Monitoring the day to day commercial performance of each account within the portfolio.
• Carry out analysis and provide detailed sales & service information for the client portfolio and make reports to the Sales Manager and Sales Manager of the company as and when required
• Daily liaison with other members of the service teams to provide information and ensure that customers receive excellent customer service
• Noting and advising on changes and trends in the marketplace and the activities of competitors to ensure client services and products remain highly visible and preferred by customers
• Adhere to Company polices as prescribed by the YOU AND RCLIENT booklet.
• Comply with Company Initial work ethics in terms of work hours, minimum standards, and in particular health and safety requirements.

Qualifications / Knowledge and Experience

• A Sales/Marketing degree, or a business related degree from a recognized university with experience in sales, or diploma in sales or its equivalent will be considered.
• Must have a minimum 3 years practical experience in sales and marketing
• Valid driver’s licence – BCE of not less than 3 years
• Detailed and technical understanding of company pest control services & products will be an added advantage
• Health and Safety awareness and requirements.
• Awareness of Company’s Customer Promise and the provisions of the You and company Document will be a requirement

Critical Competencies

Personal Attributes

• Attention to detail: shows strong concern for accuracy, detail and timeliness
• Integrity and compliance : committed to high ethical standards and upholds policies
• Flexibility : adapts comfortably to a wide variety of people and situations
• Passion to service delivery.

Communication and Interpersonal Skills

• Relationship building : works to build close relationships and teamwork with business managers in all departments
• Presentation skills: communicates clearly and confidently by written and verbal means
• Excellent customer service skills
• Strong problem solving skills/solution driven
• High level of computer proficiency

Organisation and Leadership

• Planning: organises time efficiently with the ability to prioritize
• Organisation: keeps clear records of correspondences with customers and produces detailed action plans. 
• Maintains reports and gives feed back on time
• Monitoring and control: closely monitors sales related KPIs and gives prompt feed back to staff & management.

Applications to careersinafrika@gmail.com by 13th November 2013

Only qualified applicants will be contacted

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Stock Controller - Accountant By Profession Job in Nakuru Kenya

Stock Controller - Accountant By Profession

Our client, an organization that deals in pest control for institutions like Hospitals, Hotels, colleges and related factories requires a Sales Executive for her Nakuru region.

Reports to: Senior Accountant

Direct Reports: Stores personnel  

Nature and Purpose: The purpose of this position is to maintain proper inventory accounting of Company stock and manages all documentation for products in storage, product receipts and shipments and issuance out of the company in compliance with company policies and regulatory requirements. 

Key Responsibilities

• Monitor levels of stock items and initiate stock requisitions.
• Reviewing stocking levels in respect to stock items and following up to ensure prompt delivery of the required items.
• Maintain regular communication with operational departments so as to stay up to date with their material requirements to avoid stock out situations.
• Maintain good housekeeping and stores layouts that will facilitate easy retrieval within the stores/ warehouse and ensure that that safety and environment standards are adhered to at all times.
• Help in ensuring that the stores physical structures and equipment are maintained in a good condition and requisition maintenance action as and when needed.
• Assists in identify obsolete and slow moving stock items and recommend the necessary actions, including the disposal of such items
• Ensure that stores records are accurately maintained and up to date and the necessary reports are generated and acted upon.
• Organize and undertake monthly stock taking processes in accordance with Company practice
• Enforce company safety rules and regulations within the stores.
• Any other duty that may be allocated to you by Management

Critical competencies

Personal Attributes

• Attention to detail: shows strong concern for accuracy, detail and timeliness
• Integrity and compliance : committed to high ethical standards and upholds policies
• Flexibility : adapts comfortably to a wide variety of people and situations
• Passion to service delivery.

Communication and Interpersonal Skills

• Relationship building : works to build close relationships and teamwork with business managers in all departments
• Presentation skills : communicates clearly and confidently by written and verbal means

Organisation and Leadership

• Planning : organises time efficiently with the ability to prioritize
• Organisation: keeps clear records and produces detailed action plans. Maintains reports and gives feed back on time
• Monitoring and control: closely monitors performance and gives prompt feed back to internal contacts & management.

Applications to careersinafrika@gmail.com by 13th November 2013

Only qualified applicants will be contacted

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