KONE Business Development Director (East Africa) Job in Nairobi Kenya

KONE is one of the leading companies in the elevator and escalator industry with net sales of EUR 6.9 billion in 2013 and over 43,000 employees across 50 countries and has been listed on the NASDAQ OMX Helsinki since 1967. 

Kone is looking to recruit a Business Development Director - East Africa based in our Nairobi office.
 

Reporting to the Managing Director, you will be responsible for developing and implementing a business development strategy that is aligned to the organisations global vision. 

You will lead, direct, and control all business development activities to meet the organization’s short and long-term business objectives with a focus on the development of sales and sales support, marketing, major projects and key accounts to ensure achievement of  specific targets across the East Africa region.

Key Responsibilities

• Contribute to strategic planning and decision-making at unit, area and global management team level.
• Identify, evaluate, negotiate and manage the most complex or strategically important business opportunities that will contribute to the organization’s short and long-term business goals.
• Evaluate the findings of market research/analysis and utilize the information in business development and assess the viability of alternative opportunities, and present recommendations to unit/area/global business leaders.
• Establish high-level, significant relationships with potential clients, customers, partners, key decision-makers, and industry leaders to promote the organization’s products and services.
• Lead the most important, complex, meetings and negotiations with potential clients and business partners to pursue business opportunities and protect the organization’s business interests.
• Lead, direct, evaluate, and develop a team to achieve established sales and business development goals.

Requirements:

• Bachelors’ degree in sales, marketing, accounting, finance, business, economics or engineering.  MBA degree is preferred
• At least 10 years of experience in business development 5 of which must have been in a comparable role.
• Experience in the elevator/escalator or construction industry is an added advantage.
• Excellent skills in Account planning, customer management models, budgeting  and reporting
• Excellent leadership skills
• Knowledge, skills and experience in prospecting, qualifying, structuring, negotiating, and closing partnership deals & strategic alliances
• Ability to travel

Kone provides employees with excellent training and development opportunities both locally and in other countries of operation.  

Qualified candidates are invited submit an application including a cover letter indicating your desire to work with Kone; a detailed CV highlighting relevant experience, a daytime phone contact, email address, and the names of three professional referees. 

Applications and enquiries to: recruit@adeptsystems.co.ke

Kone is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages applications from all qualified individuals
 

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Closing date: Friday 12th September 2014

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Graduate Quantity Surveyor Job in Nairobi Kenya

Graduate Quantity Surveyor
 

Location: Nairobi
 

Our client in the Building and Construction Industry is seeking a motivated, self-driven and results oriented individual to join its team.
 

Job Summary: The successful candidate will liaise with the Project Officer in site management, site workers supervision and forecasting costs of carrying out construction projects

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Preparation of contracts, including details regarding quantities of required  materials, Bill of Quantities and Material schedules
• Conduct on-going cost analysis of maintenance and repair work
• Analysing completed work and arranging payment to contractors and suppliers and allocate upcoming work to contractors
• Preparation of valuation for payment certification
• The incumbent will conduct site visits, assessments, projections for future work and seek funding sources and submitting bids
• Carrying out feasibility studies and performing risk analysis evaluations
• Carry out cost control, write reports and prepare and submit final accounts
• Providing advice and forecasts about all costs
• Supervising and training future professionals.

Qualifications, Experience and Competencies:

• A University Degree in Quantity Surveying or a closely related field
• Advanced technical education in Construction is an added advantage
• Must have an affiliation with recognized professional bodies in Construction and Quantity Survey in Kenya
• 1 year working experience in quantity surveying
• Able to work within very strict deadlines
• Must have excellent organizational, planning and communication skills
• Must be a quick thinker and have excellent analytical skills.

Application Procedures:
 

All applicants meeting the above qualifications should email their applications attaching detailed Curriculum Vitae (including their expected salary for the position) and an application letter why they are qualified for the position and the names of 3 referees who can provide confidential assessments of their capabilities.

All communication relating to applications for this position should be sent via email to: jobssmartke@gmail.com

Applications MUST be received on or before 5th September, 2014. 

Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

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Adeso REGAL-IR Chief of Party Job in Nairobi Kenya ($ 99K - 110K pa)

Organization: Adeso - African Development Solutions
 

Position Title: Chief of Party – REGAL-IR
 

Reporting to: Chief Operations Officer
 

Working with: 100% program team
 

Program / Duty Station: Nairobi with frequent travel to project sites
 

Duration: 2 years (Renewable)
 

Starting Salary Range: $ 99,720 - $ 109,944 Annually plus other Competitive Allowances and Benefits

Organizational Context: Adeso is an expanding and vibrant African based international development and humanitarian organization. 

At Adeso, we work with African communities who are yet to realize their full potential; working inside these communities to create environments in which Africans can thrive. 

Our belief that economic, social and environmental security is the bedrock of a healthy community drives the nature and intent of our programming. 

We work to prevent and overcome situations that adversely affect community well-being by: reinvigorating the economy, developing skills for life and work, providing humanitarian aid, and influencing policy.
 

For the past 20 years we have strengthened rural livelihoods through environmental awareness, training, technology transfer and innovative humanitarian projects in pursuit of a peaceful, self-reliant, and greener future. Currently, Adeso has programs in Somalia, Kenya and South Sudan.
 

Adeso is an exciting and dynamic organization experiencing managed rapid growth. It offers sound employment conditions with opportunities for personal growth and development.
 

Position Summary: Adeso is seeking to fill the above position for Resilience and Economic Growth – Improving Resilience (REGAL-IR), a USAID-funded project in Kenya. REGAL-IR aims to reduce hunger and poverty, increase social stability and build strong foundations for economic growth by strengthening social, economic, and environmental resilience in pastoral and transitioning communities in five counties within Kenya’s arid and semi-arid lands. 

Qualified international applicants and Kenyan Nationals will be considered. 

The duty station is Nairobi with frequent travel to project sites.
 

Position Purpose: The Chief of Party will be responsible for overall strategic leadership, management and oversight to the project. 

S/he will ensure timely and efficient delivery of project’s results. 

S/he will be responsible for coordinating partners, project planning and review, stakeholder engagement, financial and people management, and donor reporting.

Specific Roles and Responsibilities 

• Provide overall strategic and programmatic leadership and oversight of the project and within a consortium of project partners; 
• Ensure that project activities are meeting client and stakeholder expectations and that project results are pro-actively disseminated; 
• Provide oversight of all project operations and reporting, ensuring compliance with USAID requirements and regulations; 
• Work closely with the USAID, Government of Kenya, and other critical counterparts, to ensure the project effectively complies with the USAID and GOK objectives, rules and regulations; 
• Ensure compliance with the policy and legislative requirements of USAID as stipulated under the Agreement;
• Supervise and provide strategic and technical guidance to project technical staff in a range of livelihood, value chain, natural resource management, drought disaster reduction, conflict management, and nutrition interventions, ensure synchrony and collaboration between technical staff from the various partner organizations and work with them to bring ideas, findings, and lessons learned to project leadership and the donor agency; 
• Responsible for timely preparation of annual work plans and reports to the donor; 
• Supervise, mentor, manage and motivate staff for optimal performance of the project;
• Responsible for co-ordination and collaboration with partner and key stakeholders; 
• Document and disseminate project achievements and lessons on a timely basis; 
• Manage project resources including staff, finances and assets.

Skills and Qualifications

• The ideal candidate should have a minimum of Masters Degree in Agribusiness, Value Chains, business or related field. A Doctoral Degree is desirable. 
• Knowledge and experience in resilience-focused business development and/or agriculture development in an Africa context preferred. 
• Sound knowledge of the Agriculture sector, business development, pastoralism, and capacity building, especially in Kenya and/or Africa.
• Exceptional managerial and operational experience, and preferably in managing large complex activities involving coordination with multiple program partner institutions in developing countries/sub Saharan Africa.
• A minimum of ten years of experience, preferably at Chief of Party level or higher, working with United States Government (USG) supported projects and knowledge of the emergency plan goals and USG project financial rules and regulations at a senior level. 
• Experience in developing program work-plans, developing program budgets, managing program implementation, managing staff, and field and managing short-term technical assistance. 
• Excellent representational and communication skills, written and oral proficiency in English, and verbal communication skills in one or more local languages. 
• A team player with visionary leadership.

Application Process
 

This is a challenging opportunity for a dedicated and highly motivated professional.

If you would like to join this dynamic team, and help bring better resilience and economic growth for Africa, please quote the position in the email subject matter, please submit your application to jobs@adesoafrica.org, quoting the position title in the email subject matter, by 22nd September 2014.

Each application should be addressed to the Regional Human Resources Manager and include the following:

• An updated CV; and
• An application letter which should include cover letter, remuneration requirements and contact information for three work-related referees.

Applications not including all of the above information will not be reviewed. 

We regret that only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

Adeso is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate based on one's background, beliefs, gender or sexual orientation.

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FilmAid International Procurement Manager Job in Nairobi Kenya

Job Title: Procurement Manager
 

Duty Station: Nairobi with Regular Field Travel

Reporting To: Operations Director – Kenya

About FilmAid: FilmAid is a development and humanitarian communications organization that harnesses the power and influence of film and media to combat critical social issues. 

FilmAid creates multimedia content designed to inform, inspire and empower, uses a strategic and integrated approach to distribution including broadcast, mobile cinema, workshops, community-based screenings and digital media and works with communities to catalyze dialogue and drive social change.

FilmAid designs and implements communications initiatives on critical health, rights and environmental issues. 

FilmAid’s Theory-Of-Change is based on the integration of creativity, participation, access and collaboration, which drive individual and community change, contributing to positive social impact.

FilmAid launched in 1999 delivering critical information to refugees displaced by the conflict in Kosovo. Since then, programs have been implemented in Kenya, Tanzania, Afghanistan, Haiti, Thailand and the US. 

FilmAid currently has offices in London, New York and Hong Kong, and field operations in Kenya and Thailand. For more information please see www.filmaid.org.

Job Purpose: To promote the department efficiency and effectiveness through implementation of procurement of budgeted goods, works and services and asset management for FilmAid Kenya. 

Review existing systems; develop systems as necessary to ensure best procurement practices / policies and asset care and management to achieve the organisation’s objectives

Key Duties

• In charge of developing and submissions of reports to review procurement policies, procedures and tools to keep up with Market trends and organizational changes.
• Designing and implementing an effective procurement records management, retention and disposal program.
• Maintenance of complete and self-contained files.
• Ensure storage and oversee the effective issuance of procured goods
• Lead the development of procurement plans for all locations together with location managers and effectively oversee the execution of the same up to the delivery of the goods/ services to the required department as follows:
• Liaising with all locations and specific departments in organizing for specification of goods and services for procurement. Coordinating purchases requirements from user departments.
• Supervise collection of quotes from pre-qualified suppliers by the procurement assistant
• Compile quotation data and convene a procurement committee meeting
• Participate in the evaluation of quotes and selection of vendors
• Take notes and circulate and obtain signatures from all members of the procurement committee
• Receive approved Purchase Requests and prepare and dispatch Local / International purchase Orders as needed for equipment, consumables and stationery and follow up to ensure timely delivery.
• Keeping track of procurement of goods and services and tenders in progress and generating status reports.
• Receiving goods/ supplies and cross checking with LPOs & ensuring all supplies received are as per PO and the proper working of equipment and signing delivery notes.
• Asset coding and tagging immediately after receipt.
• Vet all assets received from the suppliers and approve issuance of assets to user departments.
• Source for best mode of transport and ensure timely delivery to the field offices, as per their orders with administrators.
• Conduct periodic stock/assets taking and investigate discrepancies between inventory records and physical inventory holdings for reconciliation.
• Overseeing the effective storage and issuance of procured goods.
• Generate a weekly report on all outstanding items and unit requisitions.
• Oversee the developing, implementing, reviewing and monitoring of assets management procedures and policies and ensure that they are in conformance with the Public Procurement & Disposal Act and Regulations, NGO/ Public Benefit Organization Act in specific regards to policies on asset management and internal control.
• Maintain a fixed asset register for Nairobi office.
• Effect control of FilmAid assets movement. This includes maintaining proper filing of assets documents.
• In charge of Nairobi’s storage and stores management: process of issuing, security of stores and carrying out regular stock takes and quarterly inventory counts. The conduciveness of the stores must be properly assessed and recommendations forwarded to the Administration Manager for action.
• Monitoring of equipment and spare parts needs and order preparation of the same in consultation with your supervisor.
• In charge of broken down FilmAid assets. Maintaining proper records of damage reports, job cards for generator maintenance and office equipment.
• Ensure proper care and use of generators, audio equipment and other FilmAid assets within FilmAid and those equipment on aid to partner organizations
• Conduct physical verification of assets in the field offices with coordination of the Field Operations Officers.
• Work in participation with relevant departments to prepare annual asset disposal plans and coordinate for disposal of unserviceable, obsolete and surplus assets.

Required Qualifications and Experience

• Graduate diploma from the Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supply or equivalent.
• Three (3) years working experience
• Additional knowledge of the Public Procurement & Disposal Act, 2005 and the regulation, 2006 and knowledge of NGO/Public Benefit Act (asset management) will be an added advantage.
• Experienced in market oriented, cost consciousness and quality mindedness.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, unquestionable integrity, team player and able to work with minimum supervision
• Experience working within an international, multi-lingual environment
• Commensurate education and years of experience
• Effective leadership, management and supervision skills
• Highly developed communication skills and excellent command of English language, both written and spoken.
• Ability to create and interpret policies
• Analytical skills
• Commitment to humanitarian principles and action

How to Apply

Please e-mail applications with only cover letter, CV and 3 references by 12th September 2014 to: jobskenya@filmaid.org

Note that applicants who send letters of references, testimonials or any other documents apart from those requested will be automatically disqualified.

Only short-listed candidates will be notified

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Senior Fashion Vendor Manager Job in Kenya

The company is the #1 leader of E-commerce in Africa. Our company is part of Rocket Internet, a global and leading incubator of start ups specialized in e-commerce. 

We have already built in France successful companies like Groupon, Zalando, Wimdu, EDarling, Glossybox…

We are present in more than 20 countries in Europe, Middle East, Asia and Latin America and this accumulated experience has allowed us to develop a strong platform, which can support new ventures with both advice and capital on a truly global basis.

The company is expanding its activities in Kenya. To support our development we are currently looking for outstanding candidates interested in entrepreneurship and e-commerce to join us. 

This is a perfect opportunity to participate to an entrepreneurial adventure that will lead to the future stars of the web universe.

If you want to become an entrepreneur in e-commerce businesses and join one the fastest growing company in the world, please send your resume with "Fashion Senior VM" as the subject.

Job Description:

Your tasks will be to take responsibility and drive all activities related to procurement / supply strategy including:

• Defining commercial strategy
• Shortlisting and prioritizing key suppliers
• Managing changes in demand, logistics and plans for stock levels
• Analyzing consumer buying patterns and predicting future trends
• Meeting suppliers and negotiating terms of contract
• Maintaining relationships with existing suppliers and sourcing new suppliers
• Attending trade fairs/events to source new products
• Writing reports and forecasting sales levels
• Seeking merchandise feedback from customers

Qualifications and experience:

• Should have performed a similar role in the fashion industry for at least three years
• A qualification in Purchasing and supplies
• Excellent computer skills
• Keen interest and knowledge of Fashion

Our offer

• A unique education in launching and scaling new internet concepts
• Become part of a highly professional and dynamic team working around the world
• An attractive salary package
• An unparalleled personal and professional growth as our longer-term objective is to train the next generation of leaders for our future internet venture

Please apply using this linkhttps://www.smartrecruiters.com/jumiakenya

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Ecumenical Pharmaceutical Network (EPN) Communications Officer Job in Kenya

The Ecumenical Pharmaceutical Network (EPN) is looking to recruit a God fearing results oriented individual to fill the position ofCommunications Officer. 

EPN is a non-profit Christian member organization registered in Kenya. 

Its mission is to support Churches and Church Health Systems provide and promote just and compassionate quality pharmaceutical services. 

EPN is the only global church-based organization that works specifically to increase access to medicines and to strengthen pharmaceutical services.  

The beneficiaries of EPN’s services include health institution boards and managers, medicines policy makers, health professionals, church leaders, and health staff involved in medicines management and pharmaceutical service delivery.  

The working languages for the Network are French and English.  

Job Purpose: To increase the Network’s communications capacity to effectively communicate optimally with its members, publics and stakeholders  

Job Description (Key Responsibilities)
 

Information and Communication

• Develop and implement a communications strategy that addresses the needs of the network members, partners and other stakeholders and is aligned to the EPN Strategy
• Manage the implementation of the communication strategy including effectively controlling the allocated budget and ensuring the implementation of planned activities
• Develop and produce Network communication materials e.g. Netlink, e-pharmalink, annual reports, newsletters, posters and brochures
• Assess and compile incoming information for relevance to the EPN Secretariat, members and partners and disseminate as appropriate
• Develop and maintain quality relations with the various media.
• Support the Program Officers in selecting documents/information and developing into formats that are suitable for use in EPN activities

Membership management

• Maintain up to date current and accurate information on members and member contacts
• Continuously engage members so as to maintain a vibrant and active Network

Marketing, Branding and Image

• Provide leadership for and undertake packaging and branding of EPN products and services
• Develop tools and templates for consistently and appropriately marketing EPN to various audiences
• Develop and implement activities that are geared towards achieving visibility for the Network among current and potential members, partners and stakeholders
• Manage the Network’s website including website content management
• In consultation with the ED attend relevant meetings to increase visibility of the Network

Other

• Develop, manage and continuously review  the EPN database
• Oversee the proper management of the EPN resource centre and resource centre records
• Undertake any other duties as assigned by the Executive Director

Job Specification (Knowledge, skills and experience required)

• Minimum of a degree in Communications or equivalent
• Five years experience working in a communications office/department at middle to senior level
• Training and experience in Public relations
• Excellent writing and editing skills
• Sound I.T skills and especially desktop publishing skills and website management
• Database management skills
• Skills to use Adobe Design Software and Office products
• MUST BE FLUENT IN BOTH WRITTEN AND SPOKEN ENGLISH & FRENCH
• Strong follow-up skills
• Ability to pay attention to detail
• Third party service providers management experience

How to Apply

Applications with a detailed CV and cover letter including salary requirements and indicating daytime telephone numbers, address and the names of three referees should be sent to:

The Executive Director
Ecumenical Pharmaceutical Network
P.O Box 749-00606
Nairobi, Kenya

Email: jobs@epnetwork.org  

Closing Date: Applications should be submitted by 12th September 2014.

Only short listed candidates will be contacted

EPN is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer

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Home Appliances Technician Job in Nairobi, Kenya

White Goods Technician 

Department: Service Centre

Reporting to: Service Centre Manager

Job location: Head Office, Nairobi

Duties and Responsibilities

• Repair and service of White Goods  in the Service Centre and on In-Home assignments
• Follow laid-down ISO repair procedures on each and every repair job
• Provide technical assistance to customers and fellow staff
• Do on-site installation of White Goods
• Set up, clean, operate and test units before releasing all repaired items
• Perform client education on the functionality of the items repaired and serviced
• Assist CIC Team when needed at the Service Center in fault explanation to customers
• Perform demos for customers
• Fellow laid down MOT Activities
• Ensure compliance with RTAT activities and follow-through of set instructions
• Any other duties assigned

Requirements

• Relevant degree/diploma
• 2 years working experience

Note: White goods means home appliances i.e. DVDs, TVs

Kindly send your CV and application letter to jobs@jantakenya.com clearly indicating ‘White goods technician’ on the subject line by 7th September, 2014.

Do not attach any certificates.

Only shortlisted candidates shall be contacted.

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Wines & Spirit Sales / Shop Supervisor Job in Naivasha, Kenya (Urgent)

Our client, a fast growing medium sized organization in the Wines and Spirit industry is seeking to recruit a focused, self-driven sales professional of high level of integrity. 

This is an exciting opportunity for a talented individual, with a proven track record in a sales supervisory role in a shop setting.

Vacant Position: Sales / Shop Supervisor

Reporting: Sales Manager

Job Summary: Retail shop administration while ensuring outstanding customer service to grow the business.

Key Duties and responsibilities

• Ensure that each customers receive outstanding service by providing a friendly environment, which includes greetings and acknowledging, maintaining outstanding standards, solid product knowledge and all other aspects of customer service
• Maintain an awareness of all promotions and advertisements of our products
• Process orders and payments accurately
•  Maintain sales register and stock balances accurately.
• Calculate total payments received during a time period, and reconcile this with total sales, Prepare sales reconciliations on a daily/weekly/monthly/quarterly period
• Communicate customer requests and feedback to management
• Maintain orderly appearance of all sections of the shop
• Generate sales reports amongst others upon request
• Process merchandise returns and exchanges
• Resolve customer complaints adequately
• Compile and maintain sales and non financial  reports among other records
• Stock shelves, and tag prices on shelves and items
• Supervise sales & marketing activities outside the base shop including other towns
• Administration of all shop duties
• Any other tasks as assigned from time to time by management

Qualification and Competencies Required

• Diploma/Degree in business or marketing
• At least 3 years work experience in FMCG retail and sales environment
• Computer literate in use of MS office and other applications
• Competent in QuickBooks or POS either of sales systems
• previous experience in retail shop experience working knowledge on wines and spirits, customer service experience will be an added advantage
• Ability to work varied hours/days, including nights, weekends, and holidays, as needed including travel
• Ability to process information/merchandise through system
• Ability to communicate  effectively with customers and other team members
• Ability to accurately complete all documentation
• Ability to operate all equipment necessary to perform the job

If you are interested and qualified please send a cover letter and CV to recruitment@postureconsulting.com, stating the job you are applying for in the subject and current & expected salary 

Closing date for application is 9th September 2014. 

You can also visit our website on www.postureconsulting.com

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted

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HR / Administration Manager Job in Nairobi Kenya

HR / Administration Manager

Industry: Real Estate

Location: Nairobi

Our Client, a real estate company is seeking to recruit a HR / Administration Manager responsible for applying Human Resource and Operations principles.

The candidate should be able to ensure human resource guidelines are implemented and ensure transparency in the HR & Operations system.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Prepare, Examine and analyze HR & Operational records, HR statements and other HR reports to assess accuracy, completeness, and conformance to reporting and procedural standards.
• Maintain the work structure by updating job requirements and job descriptions for all positions.
• Maintain organization staff by establishing a recruiting, testing, and interviewing program; counseling managers on candidate selection; conducting and analyzing exit interviews; recommending changes.
• Prepare employees for assignments by establishing and conducting orientation and training programs.
• Maintains a pay plan by conducting periodic pay surveys; scheduling and conducting job evaluations; preparing pay budgets; monitoring and scheduling individual pay actions; recommending, planning, and implementing pay structure revisions.
• Ensures planning, monitoring, and appraisal of employee work results by training managers to coach and discipline employees; scheduling management conferences with employees; hearing and resolving employee grievances; counseling employees and supervisors.
• Maintains employee benefits programs and informs employees of benefits by studying and assessing benefit needs and trends; recommending benefit programs to management; directing the processing of benefit claims; obtaining and evaluating benefit contract bids; awarding benefit contracts; designing and conducting educational programs on benefit programs.
• Ensures legal compliance by monitoring and implementing applicable human resource federal and state requirements; conducting investigations; maintaining records; representing the organization at hearings.
• Maintains management guidelines by preparing, updating, and recommending human resource policies and procedures.
• Maintains historical human resource records by designing a filing and retrieval system; keeping past and current records.

Skills and Qualifications

• 5-10 years of experience as an Human Resource Manager
• Diploma/ Bachelor in degree HR Management is desirable
• Administration skills is desirable
• At least CPA 2 with an experience in accounting.
• Should be preferably from the hospitality industry
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office including Word, Excel and PowerPoint, Web design is desirable
• Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their applications.
• Must have customer Service skills
• Knowledge of laws, legal codes, court procedures, precedents, government regulations, executive orders, agency rules, and the democratic political process.
• Very Good Communication and interpersonal skills
• Knowledge of industry changes in regards to issues affecting accounting
• Ability to maintain confidential information

To apply, send your CV and a one page cover letter, explaining how your skills and experience apply to this role to applications@flexi-personnel.com before Friday 12th September 2014.

Clearly indicate the position applied for and your minimum salary expectation on the subject line.

Only successful candidates will be contacted for an interview

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Christian Institution Facilities Manager Job in Kenya (KES 90K - 100K)

Our client is a religious Christian institution seeking to recruit pro-active and self-driven individual to fill the position of a Facilities Manager.

Are you interested in working for a Christian organization, being around creative and innovative people? 

Are you looking for a challenging work environment with multiple projects and facilities to manage? 

If so, then this is the job opportunity for you.

The job holder will directly report to the Head of Projects and Facilities. Further details concerning the role are as follows;

Job Purpose / Summary: The job holder will coordinate and oversee the optimal, safe, secure and environmentally sound - operations and maintenance of institution’s physical infrastructure assets in a cost effective manner aimed at;

• Long-term preservation of the asset value,
• Efficient and effective operations of the Ministry teams i.e. "end-user satisfaction"

Duties and Responsibilities

• Setting up systems and strategies and constantly reviewing them in consultation with the Head of Facilities.
• Advising the Leadership about the potential impact of their decisions on the provision of space and services.
• Management  of  matters  concerning  Health  and  Safety  including  compliance  with  all statutory requirements.
• Fire Safety – Have in place a fire safety policy that includes but not limited to fire safety training, drills, provision and maintenance of firefighting equipment and systems as well as Risk assessments.
• In charge of Maintenance Systems including:
• Preventative and predictive Maintenance of Physical infrastructure
• Corrective/Reactive Maintenance of Physical infrastructure
• Grounds Maintenance and Horticulture
• Overall In-charge of Security
• Periodic Testing and Inspection of various systems
• Other operational elements including waste management and car parking
• Preparation of Maintenance and Operational budgets
• Insurance of Physical Infrastructure
• Statutory Requirements Compliance. e.g Health and Safety requirements, Statutory Licences etc
• Training of institution Staff on relevant disciplines e.g. Fire drills and evacuation
• Update and Maintenance of Consultant and Contractor databases
• Oversight of Caretakers/Campus Facilities Managers

Minimum Requirements

• A first degree in Property Management, Building Economics, Construction Management or relevant field
• A diploma in Facilities or Project Management will be an added advantage.
• Minimum 3-5 years’ experience in a busy work environment offering technical support services.
• Born again Christian.
• Built environment experience highly desirable.
• Proven experience in the management of premises and facilities.
• Proven experience in resource mobilisation.

Personal Attributes

• Innovative
• Good negotiation skills
• Strategic planning and execution skills
• Analytical thinking
• Highly adaptable

Salary Budget: Kshs.90,000 -100,000 Gross.

How to apply: If you are interested in the position and have the skills and talents our client is looking for, we would like to hear from you.

Please forward a copy of your updated resume, your current salary and benefits package to info@dorbe-leit.co.ke before close of business 5th September 2014.

Only successful candidates will be contacted.

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Vehicle Mechanic Welder Job in Mogadishu Somalia (KES 102K)

Vehicle Mechanic Welder – Mogadishu
 

Our client a well established company in Kenya is looking for a Vehicle Mechanic Welder to fill a position in Mogadishu .

The successful candidate will weld metal components with welding equipment to fit & join, fabricate, repair heavy & large mechanical products, military vehicles and construction equipment per specifications and in accordance with the production schedule. 

The candidate MUST have international experience and must be willing to work in Somalia.

Key Responsibilities:

• Perform various welding duties using Gas, Arc, Mig and Tig welding techniques.
• Weld steel components, including armour plates, with welding equipment as specified by procedures, layouts, diagrams, work orders, or oral instructions.
• Work includes set-up, laying out work using fixtures and guides to repair, modify, or fabricate parts and equipment products.
• Operate and use related equipment and tools which include forklifts, hoists, slings, grinders (portable & bench), cutting torches, hand tools, drills, punches, a tape measure.
• Keep equipment operational by completing preventive maintenance requirements; follow manufacturer’s instructions; troubleshoot malfunctions; call for repairs and complete the daily check sheets.
• Read, understand, and follow job order specifications, work instructions, and procedures.
• Maintain level of work performance in accordance with KPI standards and/or job order specifications.
• Participate in process and product development and improvement programs, teams, and focus groups.
• Use a computer mouse to access and open/close computer documents.
• Perform or assist in other assigned duties as qualified.
• Maintain a safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations.

Qualification:-

• Must have a high school diploma.
• Minimum of at least 8 years welding experience required.
• Heavy equipment manufacturing experience preferred.
• Computer experience desired, particularly the ability to use a mouse, and locate and open/close files.

Monthly gross salary: Ksh.102,000 /= (Approx. 1,200 USD)

Deadline: 20th September 2014   

Applications:
 

Send your up to date CV to:  

hospitality@summitrecruitment-kenya.com
Summit Recruitment & Training, Blixen Court, 

Karen road, Karen.

Only short listed candidates will be contacted.

Please indicate in your email which position you are interested in.
 

Please do not apply if you do not meet the requirements of the job

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Trusound Entertainment Business Executives Jobs in Kenya

Trusound Entertainment (TSE) is a Professional Event Management and Multimedia Entertainment Outfit based in Kenya.

It's currently the leading indoor and outdoor events co-coordinating company in Western & Nyanza regions and offers services including: Corporate Events Management, Public Address and Music systems, Events and Conferences, Professional Still Photography, Video Shooting, Video Editing and Production, Documentary Production and Voice-overs and Fully-Built Mobile Disco for individual, corporate and public events.

Business Executives

Job Summary:  The Business Executives will be responsible for selling TSE services and products, providing effective services to clients so as to maximize sales volumes and preparation of timely progress reports. 

The ideal candidate will be reporting to the Business Manager, and will have the overall responsibility of initiating and executing sales while promoting and developing effective sales and marketing solutions for the company.

Key Responsibilities

• Generating ideas and strategies for new sales and expanding the market opportunities;
• Establishing contacts and developing long term relationships with new clients;
• Maintaining positive and productive relationships with existing clients;
• Preparation of and adherence to individual sales plans in alignment with the organization’s goals and business objectives;
• Contributing to the team and functioning within the organization's corporate culture and values.
• Achieving set annual and monthly targets for events &  multimedia sales;
• Increasing service delivery opportunities within TSE products which will translate to higher revenues.

Qualifications and Experience

• A Bachelors Degree in Marketing, or any business related field;
• Full competence in presentation skills is required;
• Excellent prospecting skills with an orientation for results;
• New business to business sales experience preferred with recognition as top-performer;
• Ability to work independently within a team and under pressure;
• Excellent client service and interpersonal skills;
• Superior communication and presentation skills and strong understanding of lead generation;
• Ability to cultivate long standing client relationships.
• Verbal and written communication skills

Please note that ONLY shortlisted candidates will be contacted

If you possess the above qualifications and the drive to meet the challenges, submit your application including your CV, copies of certificates and testimonials, names and telephone numbers of two professional referees to reach trusounde@gmail.com not later than 30th September, 2014.  

Qualified females are highly encouraged to apply.  

Visit our website for more details: www.trusoundentertainment.com

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