CFC Life Business Development Manager Job in Nairobi Kenya

Business Development Manager - Affinity & Direct Corporate Business
 

Job Location: CfC House, Nairobi
 

Department: Sales and Distribution
 

Key Objective of the Job:
 

To grow and manage the Affinity Channel, Broker and new direct Corporate business by establishing relationships, ensuring acquisition of new business and retention of acquired/existing ones to achieve business targets.
 

Key Tasks:

• Prospect, develop and create partnerships with targeted organizations in order to generate affinity new account sales, new direct Corporate business and portfolio growth
• Develop sales budget and marketing strategies to achieve business targets
• Ensure Affinity Partners, direct corporate business and Group Life Schemes financial objectives are met/exceeded by securing additional opportunities for marketing.
• In conjunction with the business, Design and develop new innovative insurance solutions to satisfy the current market segment
• Grow affinity and direct Corporate sales and ensure quality across multiple clients and group life products.
• Monitor and manage the performance of affinity & directs Corporate clients with regards to profits, claim ratios, and standards
• Act as the primary contact for Affinity scheme/direct corporate business and communicate regularly with partners to move imitates forward.
• Capture and analyze affinity channel & direct Corporate channel performance data, including customer touch point analysis
• Understand Affinity Partner’s goals/objectives and translate them into actionable solutions to drive profitability and partner/constituents satisfaction
• Be involved in planning aspects around the development and growth of Affinity Programs (product enhancements, program enhancements, and the development of new affinity channels to help grow new business acquisition)
• Lead, develop and implement long term customer centric sales plans for affinity, broker & direct Corporate channel to drive new business acquisition and retention of renewal business.
• Build and strengthen relationships with our affinity partners and direct corporate business to maximize business return at every opportunity and ensure retention
• Develop and train an alternative sales distribution network for the target products.
• Build up detailed knowledge about the company’s products and keep abreast of market conditions and developments.

Academic and Professional Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree in a business related field
• Insurance Industry professional qualification : ACII or FLMI and COP is an added advantage
• A strong qualification in Sales & Marketing

Experience:

• A minimum of 4 years work experience in an insurance/financial services industry, 3 of which are in direct insurance sales preferably to Corporate client
• Key account management
• Excellent relationship management
• Experience in a Partner marketing environment
• Experience in business development and marketing of group insurance products
• A strong knowledge of insurance and financial services regulatory compliance requirements
• In depth understanding and delivery within a relevant operating environment

Specific Computer Skills:

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office

Personal and Interpersonal Skills:

• The incumbent should possess Strong presentation and organizational skills
• Have the ability to spot an opportunity and turn it into a viable business proposition,
• Strong commercial acumen,
• First class Sales, Marketing and Negotiation Skills,
• Effective communication skills,
• Working knowledge on group life with strong marketing/sales skills,
• Excellent networking, social and interpersonal skills.
• Self-motivated assertive and result oriented.
• The incumbent must also be a person with impeccable honesty and integrity.

If you meet the requirements of the above position please send an email application together with detailed and updated CV and contacts of three professional references to hr@cfclife.co.ke by 24 August 2012.

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Litigation and Conveyancing Advocates Jobs in Kenya

Vacancies for Advocates
 

A medium sized law firm is seeking to recruit the following candidates to be stationed at the Coastal City of Mombasa:-
 

Positions: - One (1) Litigation and One (1) Conveyancing Advocate
 

The ideal candidate must possess the following qualifications: -

• A Bachelor of Laws (LLB) degree from a recognised university;
• A Post Graduate Diploma from the Kenya School of Law;
• A Certificate of Admission to the Roll of Advocates of the High Court of Kenya;
• A Current Practising Certificate;
• Must be Computer literate and have the ability to research on a wide range of legal matters;
• At least two (2) Years’ post admission active experience;
• For Litigation, the applicant must have adequate practical knowledge in both criminal and civil Court procedures;
• For Conveyancing, the applicant must have adequate experience and understanding of Conveyancing and Commercial Law;
• Excellent communication, interpersonal and presentation skills;
• Able to work well under pressure with others as a team player and meet work deadlines with minimum or no supervision;
• Should be proactive, self motivated and aggressive.

Applications together with updated curriculum vitae together with academic credentials should be sent to lawyermsacity@gmail.com or posted so as to reach the address below on or before the 7th day of September 2012.
 

The Managing Partner,
P.O. Box 45707 – 00100,
Nairobi.

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CFC Life Finance Manager Job in Nairobi Kenya

A great job opportunity for a Manager Finance
 

We are a customer focused organization with a united, passionate and skilled workforce. 

We have the foresight to respond to changing consumer needs through innovative solutions and technologically efficient processes. 

We are looking for a forward thinking and dynamic candidate to fill the exciting role of

Manager - Finance
 

Job Location: CfC House, Nairobi
 

Department: Finance

Key Objective of the Job
 

Assist in setting CfC Life’s finance strategy
 

Assist the HoD in decision making and financial leadership to board of directors, CfC Life’s Exco, management and staff
 

Assist in management of the company’s long and short term financial planning
 

Handle management and financial reporting to both internal and external stakeholders including Liberty Holdings, the Company Exco, the Insurance Regulatory Authority and the Board.
 

Ensure financial controls and disciplines are in place.
 

Assist in management of the company’s tax affairs
 

Assist in strengthening capital management and regulatory reporting
 

Maintain a management information system, reconciliations, including the GL that adequately meets and addresses business needs.
 

Liaison with Liberty Holdings, External Auditors, Tax regulations and the Insurance Regulatory Authority to discuss and resolve issues affecting the business.

Key Responsibilities

• Participate in setting the company’s strategy and initiatives
• Assist in setting the CfC Life’s finance strategy and objectives
• Provide financial leadership for CfC Life
• Review and implement sound financial accounting policies to achieve company’s strategic objectives
• Prepare accurate and timely financial reports to aid management decision making
• Prepare monthly, quarterly and annual financial performance reviews
• Manage, review and ensure timely reporting of the monthly financial results, quarterly, half yearly and year-end reporting ensuring that all reporting deadlines are met.
• Monitor revenue and expenditures, make recommendations and appropriate action to ensure sound financial controls.
• Provide cost and benefit analysis to support all significant decisions in the company
• Maintain the integrity of the company’s financial information.
• Written and oral reporting of strategic and financial issues to the Company’s Executive Committee, Liberty Holdings and the Board of Directors.
• Manage the budgeting and planning process including forecasting.
• Regulatory reporting to the Insurance Regulatory Authority.
• Capital management, maximising profit and return on capital.
• Play the lead role in managing the implementation of financial policies, procedures, and controls that are consistent with the rest of the Group.
• Oversee management information system and ensure that it adequately addresses business needs.
• Manage taxation affairs of the company.
• Manage the annual statutory audit process.
• Set the framework for developing a value adding finance function that provides customer focussed finance solutions to business problems.
• Liaison with external auditors and Group Internal Audit
• Playing a leading role in coaching and developing the finance team.

Qualifications

• B.Com  or a Business related Degree
• CPA (K)

Experience

• Minimum of 5 years post qualification experience, of which 2 should be in a supervisory role in a financial institution
• In-depth understanding of International Financial Reporting Standards
• An understanding of Kenya Taxation regulations
• Knowledge of the Kenya Insurance Regulations.
• Good communication and presentation skills
• Experience in change management and the ability to positively lead change.
• Experience in budgeting and strategic financial planning.

Specific Computer Skills

• Ms Office
• Working knowledge of Sun Accounting System

Personal and Interpersonal Skills

• Ability to analyse and evaluate data for acceptability and correctness
• Analytical mind with strong orientation to financial analysis
• Excellent communication skills at all levels of management regarding management information needs.
• An appropriate and a good understanding of macro economics and external factors affecting the business strategies adopted, and market serviced by CfC Life
• Good interpersonal skills required in liaising with people at different levels within the group
• Good planning and organisational skills
• Strong report writing and presentation  skills
• Dynamic self-starter with a personal ambition to succeed
• Ability to work under pressure to meet tight deadlines
• A person of high integrity

If you meet the requirements of the above position please send an email application together with detailed and updated CV and contacts of three professional references to Human Resources at hr@cfclife.co.ke by 30 August 2012.

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CAFOD Emergency Response Officer (ERO) Job in Nairobi, Kenya

Emergency Response Officer (ERO)
 

Based in Nairobi, Kenya
 

Attractive salary and benefits package offered
 

CAFOD, one of the UK’s leading international aid agencies, is currently looking for an Emergency Response Officer for the East Africa Appeal. 

This post will be based in Nairobi, Kenya with significant travel within the region.
 

Job Profile
 

Working as part of the Humanitarian Team in Horn and East Africa you will be part of the emergency and surge Capacity response Team.
 

Your Role
 

You will Contribute to the delivery of effective and high quality humanitarian assistance, emergency preparedness, emergency response and disaster risk reduction in CAFOD’s programmes. 

You will Provide technical support and contribute to monitoring and reporting as required to all emergency response projects under the Humanitarian Department in Horn and East Africa and elsewhere as advised by CAFOD
 

Your Profile
 

You should have relevant experience in technical or specialist areas such as WASH, livelihoods, food security, food distribution or cash transfer.
 

You should have good understanding of local context, vast knowledge of community seasonal calendars and early warning indicators, including ability to carry out vulnerability analysis to assist communities identify their coping mechanisms to enable practical response to local disasters.
 

Come and join us and help make a real difference in the lives of the world’s poorest communities.
 

To read more and to apply please visit cafod.org.uk/jobs by the closing date 5th September 2012.

CAFOD is an equal opportunities employer.

Recruitment and selection procedures reflect our commitment to child protection.

CAFOD is the official development and relief agency of the Catholic Church in England and Wales and part of the Caritas Internationalis Confederation

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NGO Regional Emergency Accountant Job in Kenya

Would you like to be part of the Regional Emergency Response team?

Regional Emergency Accountant

CARE East & Central Africa region is seeking a strong finance person as the Regional Emergency Accountant to ensure adequate support and appropriate level of oversight to country offices.

Under the leadership of the Regional Controller, s/he will prepare and review financial donor reports, budgets and data analysis for the various countries. 

The post holder will support country finance teams in reviewing of processes and ensuring compliance with CARE policy and donor regulations. 

They will support in budget monitoring, development of tools and work with Country program teams to ensure effective grants management. 

The role will be required to build capacity of finance teams at field office level, as well as provide appropriate training in finance policies and procedures. 

The incumbent will be required to make extensive travel within the region.

Person specification

• Should have experience in a similar finance position, be a qualified accountant or equivalent.
• Have over five years experience in accounting, financial management, budgeting, financial reporting, grants/contract management and compliance with national regulatory environment
• Should show demonstrable experience in managing diverse donors e.g. USAID, EC, ECHO. Including knowledge f donor compliance
• Have thorough knowledge of generally accepted accounting practices and have problem solving and audit skills. They should have ability to work on a detailed level while understanding the larger picture.
• Should have proficiency in MS Office and financial software applications
• Posses strong oral and written communication skills;

This role reports to Regional Controller and works closely with Deputy Regional Controller and Country Controllers. 

This is a temporary position for an initial period of 4 – 6 months.

If you meet the above requirements, you are the candidate we are looking for and are encouraged to apply at recruit@som.care.org. 

Closing date is 16th September 2012. 

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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AAR Managing Director job in Kenya

Managing Director 

AAR Health Care

(Senior medical and non-medical professionals may apply)

Job Ref. MN 5457

AAR Healthcare, a subsidiary of AAR Holdings is the largest and most successful private healthcare company in East Africa, with its headquarters domiciled in Nairobi, Kenya.

The company, whose mandate is to provide cost effective, quality and accessible health care delivery services, is poised to embark on an ambitious growth and expansion strategy across the East Africa region. 

To drive this strategy, we are seeking for a very talented individual with a proven track record of growth and service excellence in a fast-paced service oriented organization.

Reporting to the Group Chief Executive, the person will head the Healthcare Division and will be wholly charged with providing the overall strategic leadership and profitable growth through the creation of innovative and quality healthcare value proposition to its growing clientele.

Job Profile

• Develop and oversee implementation of sound business strategies to support its growth and expansion objectives
• Drive the expansion and profitable growth of the business geographically and in its services portfolio
• Be the custodian of the MR Healthcare brand and position it as the hallmark of quality, innovation and excellent service
• Formulate sound clinical risk management strategies that continuously promote quality and compliance with global best practices in healthcare
• In charge of standardization and harmonization of clinical practices and protocols across all MR clinical facilities in the region
• Play a key role and influence collaboration and partnership initiatives with key industry players, regulatory authorities and governments in relation to healthcare programmes and policies that impact the industry
• Supervise and mentor a highly motivated healthcare team to consistently achieve business objectives

Person Profile

• Masters level business degree with a minimum of 8 years experience at senior level in a highly competitive consumer industry.
• Work experience outside one’s home country will be preferred
• Possess strong marketing and sales competency particularly in a company with 10 — 100 million USD in revenues and growing
• Proven Leadership skills with good inter-personal skills, and ability to build personal relationships with key business stake-holders
• Must have proven strong communication, negotiation, arid conflict resolution skills.
• Have distinguished hands-on operational skills.
• High level of maturity and excellence in multi-disciplinary business operations and posses demonstrated capacity in articulating strategic priorities of the business.
• Good command of Management Information Systems and strong Microsoft office

Send your application by hand, courier post or email so as to reach us before 31st August, 2012.

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

Disclose current or past salary. Failure to disclose could disqualify your application.

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Jobs in Tanzania for Paint Production Chemists, Sales Reps, Supervisor, Graphic Designer

An upcoming paint, chemical and allied products manufacturing company in Tanzania wishes to recruit the following:-

Paint Production Chemists

Applicants should be graduates in chemistry/equivalent and have at least 3 years experience in paint production.

Sales Representatives

Applicants should be graduates (preferably Sales & Marketing) and have at least 5 years experience in
Sales and Marketing of FMCG products, with at least 2 years in the decorative paint industry.

Corrugated Box Unit Supervisor

Applicant should have relevant technical diploma/degree and at least 5 years experience in handling corrugator machines and 4 colour printers.

Graphic Designer

Applicant should be a trained graphic designer and adept in Adobe After Effects, Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator and other relevant programmes.

Attractive remuneration, based on qualifications and experience.

Applicants may email their detailed cv’s to tnzvacancies@gmail.com by 24 August 2012.

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