ICT Specialist Job in Kenya - Arid Lands Information Network (ALIN)

The Arid Lands Information Network (ALIN), an International NGO whose mission is to improve the livelihoods of arid lands communities in East Africa through delivery of practical information using modern technologies wishes to recruit a dynamic, energetic and committed person to join its team, as an ICT Specialist.

Key duties and responsibilities

Reporting to the Regional Director, the incumbent will be responsible for smooth running of a regional ICT infrastructure for enabling access to knowledge.

In addition, s/he will perform the following roles;

• Support the smooth running of ALIN’s ICT infrastructure at Head Office and Maarifa Centres
• Support the development of ICT platforms for information delivery and knowledge management
• Propose and innovative ways in which social media can be used for information delivery
• Develop ICT skills and talents among rural communities
• Develop M & E tools for information and knowledge use
• Develop an outreach program for delivery of information products to rural communities
• Build and maintain a partnership mechanism with key stakeholders in the ICT arena.
• Participate in resource mobilization.

Required job qualifications and experience

• A minimum of a degree in Information Technology with practical skills in Information Management and ICTs.
• Proficiency in the use of ICT particularly in development of web‐based solutions, maintenance of websites and working with databases.
• At least three years experience in communication and ICTs.
• Understanding and experience of planning, budgeting, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of people focused development projects and programs.
• Experience in business plan and report writing will be an added advantage.
• Above average use of MS Office packages and office automation solutions
• Relevant postgraduate or industrial certifications in ICTs will be an added advantage

Closing date: 7th October 2011

Interested candidates should forward their applications including a motivation letter stating current salary, curriculum vitae and telephone contacts or email and addresses of 3 referees, preferably former supervisors by 7th October 2011:

Ref: TL‐ Access 2011
Regional Director,
Arid Lands Information Network,
P.O Box 10098, 00100 Nairobi GPO
Kenya

E‐mail: recruit@alin.net

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General Manager (Uganda) Job Vacancy

We are in the manufacturing industry of Hardware (tools, building materials, industrial equipment), home-ware (garden and home accessories) and super store, is seeking to fill the following job position of a General Manager who will report to the Board of Directors.

Overall purpose of the jOb

• Strategically managing and running the Uganda Branch.

Key Job Skills and Competencies

• Running the daily operations of the firm. Must therefore have a hands on approach in management.
• Must be visionary; see the big picture/strategic thinker.
• He must have a good network in the industry as he is going to be the face of the company
• Should also have a financial background.
• Must be able to build good relationships in order to retain customers

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, and your current salary and benefits package to info@dorbe-leit.co.ke before close of business 26th September 2011.

Only successful candidates will be contacted.

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Sales and Marketing Intern Jobs in Kenya - Versetile

We are currently looking for a positive, self-driven and highly motivated Sales and Marketing Executive who will assume the following responsibilities:

• Be responsible in opening up new markets and generating sales in the company.
• Determining buyer personas and determining market messages.
• Maintaining product launch plans.
• Identifying best opportunities for lead generation.
• Creating standard presentations and demo scripts.
• Writing white papers and technical communiqués in conjunction with Product Management team.
• Documenting competitive threats and related industry news.
• Facilitating direct sales and channel training.
• Supporting trade shows and other company-sponsored events.
• Limited onsite channel support and phone assistance.
• Setting of specific measurable sales and strategy targets, implementation and evaluation of the same.

The qualifying candidate should have the following:

• At least 2 years’ experience in IT products and services sales
• Degree in the following fields; BSc BBIT, Sales and Marketing (Product & Services)
• Good IT skills and knowledge
• Willing to travel, network and participate in industry related events.
• Willing to take up new challenges and think and act both strategically and reactionary - depending on market forces.

If you meet ALL the above specifications, send your resume and introduction letter to careers@versatelsystems.co.ke not later than 27th September 2011.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

City/Town: Nairobi

Location: Nairobi Area

Wage/Salary: commission on sales

Start: Immediately

Type: Full Time

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Deputy Manager (Life) and Branch Manager (Meru) Jobs in Kenya - Monarch Insurance

The Monarch Insurance is a fast growing business under the Monarch group of companies.

Our values are to uphold professionalism and integrity; to provide quality customer care in service provision whilst having social responsibility and team spirit in all our operations.

We are looking for ambitious, self-driven candidates to fill the following job positions:

Job Title:  Deputy Manager - Life

Reporting to the Agency Development Manager, the Deputy Manager-Life is responsible for ensuring that Monarch fulfils its obligations of assuming insurable risks of its Life insurance customers.

The successful candidate will be charged with the following accountabilities:-

• Ensure that the turnaround time is met; maintain high renewal retention, new business acquisition and development of new products
• Direct involvement in business follow ups for existing clients and making decisions on renewal terms to apply based on past performance
• In charge of the pension administration to ensure schemes are compliant with the RBA regulations
• Prepare quotations for new business and renewal for all life divisions (Group Life, Credit Life and ordinary life), issue of policy documents, oversee the tendering process and write all the Life Insurance policies that cover the risks insured
• Oversee claims settlement for all life divisions and establish the claims to be recovered from reinsurers
• Maintain communication with agents, brokers, and other stakeholders to obtain further market information, quote rates, or explain the company’s underwriting policies
• Enhance quality service delivery and boost customer satisfaction by ensuring that the life department is professionally managed

Experience and Qualifications

• Bachelors Degree (Statistics, Actuarial Science, Insurance or Commerce)
• At least 5 years experience in the insurance sector
• ACII (Associate of Chartered Insurance Institute of London) qualifications or part qualification in CPA, CFA or ACCA
• Technical competence in Underwriting Life Insurance Risks
• Ability to analyse and interpret statistical data
• Basic knowledge in Accounts, Taxation, insurance legislation
• Knowledge of IRA, RBA,KRA regulations
• Good MS Office skills
• Possess strong interpersonal, communication and negotiation skills
• Self driven individual with impeccable integrity

Job Title: Branch Manager - Meru

Reporting to the Marketing Manager, the Branch Manager is responsible for the administration and efficient daily operation of a full service branch office, including operations, growth of the Meru branch through product sales, customer service, and security and safety in accordance with the Company's objectives.

The Branch Manager will be charged with the following accountabilities:-

• Responsible for marketing Life & General business to ensure the Meru branch growth, development and profitability, by effective implementation of company procedures and guidelines to meet company objectives
• Administer branch activities in accordance with the company policy
• Prepare and send branch performance report to the main office and give updates of the business status of the branch
• Determine and develop the annual budget for the daily expenses of the branch
• Perform marketing and public relations activities to create business awareness
• Identify new marketing Initiatives through designing marketing and sales strategies
• Research on any new issues or regulations to ensure that the branch is in line with current market developments and best practices
• Issue new insurance policies and renewal of the existing policies as need arise
• Maintain communication to agents, brokers, and other stakeholders to obtain further market information, quote rates, or explain the company’s underwriting policies
• Handle all human resource administrative issues of the branch staff regarding supervision, stationery requisition, and departmental requirement on staffing, appraisals, training, discipline and annual leave

Experience and Qualifications

• Bachelors Degree in commerce
• At least 5years experience in the insurance sector
• ACII (Associate of Chartered Insurance Institute of London) qualifications
• Technical competence in underwriting insurance risks claims handling
• Ability to analyse and interpret statistics and statistical data
• Good knowledge of the insurance industry and country laws
• Knowledge of insurance laws and regulations by AKI,IRA RBA,KRA
• Basic MS office skills
• Possess strong interpersonal, communication and negotiation skills
• Self driven individual with impeccable integrity

Interested candidates should forward their CV in MS Word format, by 30th September 2011 stating the position they are applying for, their email address, day time telephone contact and names and addresses of three referees to: hr@themonarchinsco.com

Only short listed candidates will be contacted

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