Mukurweini Water Services Company Procurement, Assistant Procurement Officer and Stores Clerk Jobs in Kenya

Othaya-Mukurweini Water Services Company is a Water Service Provider contracted by Tana Water Services Board to provide water services in both Mukurweini and Nyeri South Districts.

To strengthen our team of staff and leadership, we invite applications from highly competent, proactive and self driven individuals to fill the following positions:

Procurement Officer

The Procurement Officer is responsible for ensuring that all the company procurement processes are carried out in line with the Public Procurement & Disposal Act & Regulations while observing the best procurement practice

Duties and Responsibilities

·       Overseeing the procurement processes and procedures to ensure compliance with the Public Procurement Act and Regulations

·       Formulating and implementing supplies and stores policies including effective stock control systems

·       Procuring required goods at the most competitive and economical prices

·       Ensuring timely delivery of goods

·       Conducting boarding and disposal of unserviceable and/or other stores

·       Ensuring prompt payment of suppliers

·       Maintaining updated lists of qualified and approved Suppliers

·       Participating in annual budget preparation

·       Preparing and initiating annual procurement plans

·       Supervising, appraising staff and identifying their training and development needs

·       Maintaining accurate records

·       Performing any other duties as may be assigned from time to time

Qualifications

·       A Bachelors degree in Purchasing and/or Supplies, Economics, Commerce, or related discipline

·       At least 3 years working experience in a similar role

·       Knowledge of the Public Procurement Act and Regulations

·       Proficiency in computer applications

Assistant Procurement Officer

The Assistant Procurement Officer is responsible for procurement support.

Duties and Responsibilities

·       Act as secretary to the procurement committee

·       Circulation of tender documents and quotations

·       Tracking procurement assignments

·       Inspection of stores

·       Carrying out periodic market surveys

·       Making recommendations for disposal of unserviceable and/or other stores

·       Assisting in preparation of bid documents

·       Performing any other duties as may be assigned from time to time

Qualifications

·       Diploma in purchasing and supplies management

·       At least 2 years work experience in similar role

·       Knowledge of the Public Procurement Act and Regulations

·       Proficiency in computer application

Stores Clerk

Stores Clerk will be responsible for receiving, storing and issuing supplies/materials and updating stores records

Duties and Responsibilities

·       Issuing supplies

·       Maintaining, updating and reconciling stores records

·       Conducting stock taking as required

·       Monitoring and maintaining stock levels

·       General stores management

·       Stock verification

·       Participating in boarding and disposing of stores

·       Any other duties as may be assigned from time to time

Qualifications

·       Certificate in purchasing and supplies management

·       At least 2 years work experience in similar role

·       Knowledge of the Public Procurement Act and Regulations

·       Proficiency in computer applications

Interested candidates should send their applications attaching copies of certificates, updated CV and testimonials indicating current remuneration so as to reach the undersigned not later than 25th August 2011. Canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification.

Applicants MUST clearly mark on the envelope “APPLICATION FOR THE POST OF
PROCUREMENT OFFICER, ASSISTANT PROCUREMENT OFFICER or STORES CLERK
(whichever the case may be) and address it to:

The Managing Director,
Othaya-Mukurweini Water Services Company,
P.O. Box 482, Othaya

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East African Portland Cement Technical Sales Jobs in Kenya

East African Portland Cement Company Limited (EAPCC) is a leading cement manufacturer, situated in Athi River about 30km from Nairobi, and pioneered the manufacture of cement in East Africa in 1933.

Having started as trading company importing cement, it has grown over the years and now produces about 1.3 million tons of cement per annum.

The cement manufactured by East African Portland Cement Company, is sold under the brand name Blue Triangle Cement and has been instrumental in the regions social-economic development as virtually all spheres of development have benefited from the use of Blue Triangle Cement.

The Company wishes to fill the position of Technical Sales Representative to improve sales through strategic alliances with contractors and developers in the market.

Ref: EAPCC/TSR/03/AUGUST/11

Reporting to the Corporate Accounts Manager, the Technical Sales Representative will be responsible for the following:-

·       Improve sales through strategic alliances with contractors and developers in building and construction sector(s).

·       Develop, introduce, demonstrate and promote all current and new products.

·       Provide leadership in coordination of contractor sales and marketing programs

·       Professionally handle key technical calls and issues related to the products.

·       Conduct product training programs for individual and groups both at distributor and contractor level.

·       Coordination of intelligence gathering with other Regional Sales Representatives and key Distributors.

·       Investigate, document and report all product related complaints, take them up with production department for effective resolutions.

·       Evaluate, train and motivate new and existing distributors and sales personnel on the technical aspects of the products.

Requirements:-

The ideal candidate should meet the following requirements:

·       University Degree in Civil Engineering from a recognized university.

·       At least 4 years relevant work experience in building, construction and cement industry.

·       Qualifications in sales and/or marketing will be an added advantage.

·       Ability to work long hours without supervision.

·       Outgoing and self driven.

·       Unquestionable character and integrity.

·       Good interpersonal and communication skills.

·       Proficiency in computer applications.

·       Creative, innovative and good organization skills.

·       Clean driving licence.

If your background, experience and competencies match the above specifications, please send your application with a detailed CV, testimonials, current remuneration and full contact details of 3 professional references to the address below to be received not later than 19th August 2011 quoting the position reference.

Head of Human Resources & Administration
East African Portland Cement Company Ltd
P.O. Box 20 - 00204 Athi River

Or email to: careers@eapcc.co.ke

Or log on to careers on www.eastafricanportland.com website and upload your CV.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted

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KickStart International Product Management Fellow Job in Kenya

KickStart is an award-winning, nonprofit, social enterprise with a mission to lift millions of people in Africa out of poverty. Their unique solution is to design and mass-market simple, money-making tools that poor entrepreneurs buy and use to create highly profitable businesses.

KickStart’s best selling devices are their human-powered, MoneyMaker irrigation pumps. These low-cost pumps are sold in local retail shops and enable famers to move from subsistence to commercial irrigated farming.

The farmers grow high value crops throughout the year, increase their net annual incomes by over $900 and lift their families out of poverty. Over 110,000 farmers across Africa are already using these pumps, and presently over 2,500 more pumps are being sold every month.

The Opportunity

KickStart is seeking a proactive and dynamic Product Management Fellow whose overall purpose will be to help launch, oversee, and drive new product development in Kickstart.

The successful applicant will have an opportunity to work with the Management team of KickStart to apply their knowledge and experience to make a difference in the lives of small-holder farmers across Africa.

Plus, the successful applicant will also have a chance to work with multi-cultural teams and gain hands-on experience with a leading social enterprise.

The ideal candidate will thrive in a fast paced, innovative work environment and experience working in a multi-cultural environment.

This is a 6-9 months position based in KickStart’s Nairobi office in Kenya.

The Job Responsibilities will be:

The Fellow will be managing several different projects.

Specifically, the set of activities for the candidate will include, but not necessarily be limited to:

Planning and coordinating:

·       The full market launch of a new product within KickStart’s country programs and export sales program

·       A customer market test in Kenya for a new product currently in the final stages of development

·       The implementation of KickStart’s accessories and complementary products (hoses, sprinklers, water catchment) strategy

·       Leading the creation of the training content, marketing collateral, and product packaging for KickStart’s products under development

·       Building great customer and market research to drive and inform new product decisions to best meet customer needs

·       Managing KickStart’s product pricing model and providing input to KickStart staff on overall pricing strategy across all physical products from pumps to spares and accessories

·       Continuing to develop KickStart’s product roadmap, exploring new product opportunities, and creating any applicable business cases

·       Partnering with engineering and supply chain to build product design criteria and testing/QC procedures for new products

Skills, Experiences, and Competencies required:

·       Product management or product marketing experience. Experience in new product hardware introduction (versus service offering) preferred

·       Excellent interpersonal and communications skills – a complete team player

·       Exceptional planning, organizational, and leadership capabilities

·       Strong analytical skills including Microsoft Excel financial modeling skills

·       Results/Performance Orientation – proven “self-starter”

·       Ability to work in a dynamic and unstructured environment

·       Technical background preferred – knowledge of mechanical engineering & manufacturing engineering theories useful

·       Undergraduate degree required. MBA desirable

·       Fluency in English required. Fluency in French or Kiswahili desirable

·       Shares KickStart’s values and believes in its Mission

The successful Fellow will be paid a monthly stipend that will cover the basic expenses.

How to apply

If you believe you have what it takes to handle this exciting opportunity, kindly email your one page Application Letter, together with your CV (maximum of 3 pages), with the position in the subject line of your email to HR@kickstart.org by August 20, 2011.

Website: www.kickstart.org

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IIRR Learning Monitoring & Evaluation Manager Job in Kenya

International Institute of Rural Reconstruction (IIRR) has over 100 years of history in participatory, integrated and people-centered development.

The Institute has enhanced the capacity and confidence of over 100,000 development managers, practitioners and community leaders across Asia, Africa and Latin America and is recognized for documenting and disseminating field-based experiences through its publications.

We envision a world of equity, justice, and peace where people achieve their full potential and live a life of quality and dignity in harmony with the environment.

We are looking for a qualified candidate for the following position:

Learning Monitoring & Evaluation Manager

The job holder will be responsible for facilitating the IIRR internal learning and monitoring process and support partners in their own learning monitoring process.

Main Duties & Responsibilities

·       Lead in all learning, planning and M&E activities of the Africa Regional Center and partners

·       Ensure that the IIRR Africa information management system is consistently updated and functioning and effectively used in decision making

·       Coordinate all planning , monitoring, reporting, tracking of outcome/results and impact of IIRR and partners’ projects and programs

·       Facilitate learning and reflection processes at organizational and project levels

·       Lead in the design, development and facilitation of participatory monitoring and evaluation trainings, systems reviews, studies, programs assessment and system audits

·       Lead the development of IIRR Africa concepts and proposals development process and write high quality proposals and reports

·       Contribute to the organizational and program/project learning, innovations and capturing of best practices

·       Lead in the design, facilitation and evaluation of the IIRR Africa Participatory Planning Monitoring and Evaluation (PPME) and Outcome Mapping (OM) courses ensuring that the content and delivery methods are well researched, innovative and exceed the expectations of clients

·       Provide backstopping to program functions and IIRR Africa senior management as needed.

Qualifications

·       A Masters’ degree in Economics/Social Sciences/ Development Studies or its equivalent

·       Have outstanding track-record in writing concepts, proposals and reports

·       At least 7 years similar experience in the same capacity

·       Excellent facilitator of a learning and reflection process using a variety of participatory tools

·       Excellent conceptual, analytical and presentation skills

·       Sound understanding of program /project design development and management cycle

·       Have experience in conducting evaluation and research using various tools

·       Excellent interpersonal and team skills

·       Competent in the use of e-mail, internet and statistical packages - SPSS and EPI Info.

Kindly submit a cover letter and CV, including remuneration expectation and contact details of three (3) work-related referees to the undersigned by 19th August 2011.

Do not send your academic documents

Regional Human Resources Manager,
International Institute of Rural Reconstruction,
E-mail: recruitment@iirr.org

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IBM Sales Manager

Description of the Job:

Manages a team of sales representatives (e.g., Solutions Brand Representative, Solutions Sales Specialist) who are responsible for the sale of IBM products, solutions and/or services to meet/exceed key business measurements and reporting requirements.

As an IBM sales leader they need to be a role model, inspire their teams, drive a culture of sales eminence and deliver client value.

Cultivates C-level client and supporting partner relationships to develop insights into market needs, client pain points, and client buying behaviour to create and deliver value propositions that respond to the client's value drivers.

Creates win-win situations through flexibility and by making tradeoffs. Provides thought leadership.

Understands the client's business, including their organization, financial decision-making process and business challenges in order to deliver client value.

Is accountable for the sales organization's performance to meet business and client commitments and promote long-term client relationships.

Ensures financial integrity as well as oversees budgeting, planning and business controls.

Enhances performance and sales productivity by optimizing territories and routes to market, utilizing account planning, etc.

Utilizes the Technical Support organizations' (pre-sales, post-sales, labs, research, etc.) capabilities to drive business performance to ensure client satisfaction.

Leverages cross-IBM solutions, client, industry, and marketplace knowledge to drive a growth strategy that creates for the client a consistent perspective.

Collaborates with executive team, business partners, and Brands to execute strategy.

Serves as a role model for IBM Values and operates with a client value mindset.

Effectively leads and communicates the sales strategy to motivate employees, create a high-performing and collaborative environment, and unify team IBM.

Leads IBM and business partner resources with various levels of skills, technical expertise and tenure to deliver a superior total client experience.

Builds a strong team by attracting, developing, and retaining people in the right roles.

Executes internal/external hiring, and utilizes business partners to complement the skill set of the team.

Applies an understanding of the client's industry, including industry trends, industry financial measurements, and key industry players and competitors to deliver solutions that address client needs.

Understands IBM business strategies, offerings/technology, and services portfolio and how these translate into solutions which address client needs.

Required

·       High School Diploma/GED

·       At least 3 years experience in Managing regional Unix Server business

·       At least 3 years experience in Driving Sales Targets through a team of Professionals

·       At least 3 years experience in Flexibility in ever changing client demands

·       At least 2 years experience in Unix Server sales experience

·       English: Fluent

Preferred

·       Bachelor's Degree

·       At least 4 years experience in Managing regional Unix Server business

·       At least 4 years experience in Driving Sales Targets through a team of Professionals

·       At least 4 years experience in Flexibility in ever changing client demands

·       At least 3 years experience in Unix Server sales experience

IBM is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.

All candidates should apply directly on the website,kindly follow the link below to apply online:

https://jobs3.netmedia1.com/cp/job_summary.jsp?job_id=S_D-0422175

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BIMAS Internal Auditor & Marketing Job in Kenya

BIMAS, a leading microfinance institution in the country seeks to recruit capable and result oriented individuals to fill the following positions.

Internal Auditor

The person will be responsible for:-

·       Continuous assessment of internal controls framework through periodic audits so as to ensure that operations are within the set parameters and ensure early detection or deviation so as to recommend corrective action.

·       Reviewing and recommendation of compliance levels through regular appraisal of the actual operations versus the policies and procedures so as to maintain reasonable and applicable levels of compliance.

·       Identification of current and potential risks on the operations and recommendation of mitigation strategy to minimize the impact and effect of the risks.

·       Preparation, presentation and delivery of periodic reports at expected intervals and directed to relevant recipients for both information and decision making.

Qualifications:

Candidate must possess:-

·       A bachelor’s degree in a business related course.

·       CPA (K) or equivalent professional qualification in accounting.

·       3 years and above experience in a similar position.

·       Experience in the micro-finance sector will be an added advantage.

·       Proven analytical and supervision skills.

·       Excellent knowledge of information technology systems including current financial and accounting software applications.

·       Honesty, integrity and creativity are a must.

Marketing Officer

The person will be responsible for:-

·       Collection of data through observation, enquiry and feedback so as to get market intelligence

·       Growing and sustaining the organization business through awareness, branding and good customer relations so as to ensure good positioning of the organization.

·       Developing and sustaining the organizations products and services through identification of potential markets and products to ensure overall business growth.

·       Running marketing activities in a timely manner and ensuring all parties are involved so as to enhance efficient operations

·       Implementation and maintenance of strategies for quality of customer service through periodic feedback so as to achieve customer satisfaction.

Qualifications:

Candidate must possess:-

·       A bachelors degree in a business related course

·       3 years experience in marketing preferably in a financial institution

·       A diploma in marketing will be an added advantage.

·       Excellent public relations

·       Excellent public speaking

·       Innovative and creative

·       Abreast in current affairs and marketing trends

·       Assertive

·       Good decision making

Qualified candidates should send their application letters to the Human Resources Manager stating their work experience together with a detailed CV and phone contacts through the following email address not later than Friday 20th August 2011.

recruitment@bimaskenya.com

Indicate the position applied for in the subject field.

Only short listed candidates will be contacted.

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