Business Development Executive Jobs (3posts) in Kenya, Uganda & Sudan

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 position of a Business Development Executive.

Overall purpose of the role

The candidates will be charged with sourcing for business from a particular segment of contractors.

Key Skills and Competencies

·       Should be good at assessing client needs and sustaining relationships.

·       The candidate should be a sales person who will use whatever opportunities that may arise to generate new business.

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, clearly stating your preferred location on the subject line, and your current salary and benefits package to info@dorbe-leit.co.ke before close of business 11th August 2011.

Only successful candidates will be contacted.

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Channel Development Executive Jobs in Kenya (2posts)

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 position of a Channel Development Executive who will report the Distribution Manager.

Overall purpose of the role

The candidates will be charged with providing support in building an efficient distribution network across Africa.

Key Skills and Competencies

·       They will need to be strong in relationship building and visual branding

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 11th August 2011.

Only successful candidates will be contacted.

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Tour Consultant Job in Kenya Ksh.15,000

We are a medium sized Tour Company based in Nairobi and we seek to recruit a Tour Consultant to market and coordinate tours and safaris, manage transport logistics, design and promote tour packages, negotiate and liaise with hotels and lodges and undertake general management of the office.

Duties and Responsibilities

·       Responding to client enquiries regarding hotels & safaris

·       Prepare itineraries to the various destinations of interest

·       Doing research and producing periodical newsletters with current offers to be sent out to clients

·       Doing tour quotations and bookings

·       Doing regular check on website to ensure its up to date and running smoothly

·       Ensuring KWS park rules & hotel regulations are made clear to tourists

·       Ensuring payment for each tour booking is received in advance.

·       Creating contact with hotels, car hire, sightseeing attraction and other service providers for best competitive contract rates

·       Ensuring the contract rates files are orderly & up to date

·       Ensure bookings that do not mature are cancelled in time to avoid cancellation penalties especially for hotels

·       Briefing drivers before they depart for safari

·       Preparing welcome pack for tourists before departure for safari

·       Ensure clients’ special requests especially on accommodation & room specification, driver guide language, meals and others are pre-arranged.

·       Opening client tour files for upcoming tours especially groups

·       Making follow-ups for tour quotations

·       Ensuring that tours quotations are competitive inclusions, exclusions as well as terms & conditions of a quotation should be highlighted to reduce disputes with clients

·       Making sure vehicles (especially if hired from outside) have the company stickers

Experience and Education:-

·       Education in Tours and Travel related course

·       Previous experience of about 6 months in the same position is required.

·       Knowledge of using computers for research and tour quotations

Remuneration

Kshs 15,000 per month

How to Apply

Interested applicants should send their applications together with a detailed CV to the email address jobs@travellerssquare.com not later than 26th August 2011

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted

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Association of Media Women in Kenya (AMWIK) Expression of Interest for External Auditing Services

The Association of Media Women in Kenya (AMWIK) is a national independent non-profit membership organization for women in the print and electronic media and the communications sector.

AMWIK invites applications from duly registered and suitably qualified practicing accounting firms for provision of external auditing services.

Description of Requirements:

·       Firm’s details including name and address; country and date of incorporation/registration.

·       Date of registration with ICPAK and commencement of practice.

·       Company/firm profile detailing current activities/services offered.

·       Details of other organizations to whom similar services are offered and their accounting periods.

·       Details/ profiles of partners/directors and individuals who will serve as point of contact within the firm for communication with AMWIK: Name; designation; address; telephone number including mobile contact; email address.

·       A brief write-up/conceptual presentation on understanding of accounting for donor funded projects and grants management.

·       Expected fee for the annual audit.

Note:

All applications must be received by 30th August, 2011, both by email and hard copy.

This invitation for EOI does not constitute a solicitation and AMWIK reserves the right to change or cancel the requirement at any time during the EOI and/or the tendering process.

All applicants must submit complete and verifiable supporting documents as but not limited to the above.

All applications should be addressed to:

The Chairperson,
Association of Media Women in Kenya,
P.O. Box 10327-00100
Nairobi, Kenya

Email: info@amwik.org

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Writers for Web Articles Jobs in Kenya (KShs 18K)

eSolution is a BPO located at Epren Center BuruBuru.

We are currently recruiting writers who are able to produce a minimum of 7, 400 - 500 worded articles, for 6 days a week as per the instructions below:

Important Instructions:

1) The content must be up-to-date and accurate. Get information from authoritative websites.

2) Choose an attention grabbing Title. Think of the title as a headline in a news paper. Try to capture the attention of your reader and draw him into reading. the news article. But be careful not to exaggerate. It is a news headline!

3) Stay laser focused on the keyword phrase(s) and do not include any filler content whatsoever

4) Articles must have a minimum of 5 paragraphs which a short introduction and a short conclusion.

5) Every article must be objective and state the relevant facts. Our articles are not opinion pieces. Please state the relevant facts only without your opinion and comments. You can discuss the facts but you cannot judge the facts. For example you can write about riots but you cannot judge whether they are justified or not.

Example: Fact: Deal is a website where product and service sellers advertise their products / services. Opinion: "Deal is the best advertising website in the world"

6) Do not write in first person under no circumstance write in first person. No "I", "me", "mine". Do not use the impersonal "one". Write in third person or if unavoidable you can write in second person.

7) Do not include a link in the review. Any submissions with links will be rejected.

Remuneration: KES. 18,000 per month plus quality and quantity bonuses.

Working Hours: 8 am to 5 pm.

Contact Email: ahomes10@gmail.com

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Computech Limited Human Resources Manager Job in Kenya

Computech Limited is a seasoned IT company that promotes Technology for business.

It is looking for a vibrant, aggressive and competent HR professional to fill in the position of Human Resources Manager.

Deadline: August 8, 2011

Location: Nairobi, Minimal travel within the region

Reports to: MD and Group CEO

Engagement: Full Time

Expected start date: September 1, 2011

This is a senior position, and the overall responsibility of this position is to offer Strategic Human Resource Interventions to the business and promote its Vision, Mission and Business Strategy.

The candidate should possess the ability to work independently in a matrix environment and good project management skills.

This positions is responsible for

1.   Organisation development, operating model development, organisation design, role clarity and organisation culture

2.   Drive change management within the organisation supporting the new organisation strategy

3.   Design reward strategies and incentive schemes and a performance management framework and process

4.   Optimise human resource department and create a cost effective integrated HR function that contribute to deliver business strategy

5.   Training and Development, retaining and development strategies for Company

6.   Ensure that policies and procedures reflect the needs of the business and comply with legislative requirements

7.   HR generalist roles

Person specification

1.   Degree in social sciences, Masters in Human Resource added advantage

2.   7 years of progressive HR ,3 of which should be in management

3.   Experience in manpower planning and progressive HR strategies and systems

4.   Experience in change management and implementation of business strategy

5.   Experience in compensation and benefits and bonus and commission implementation

6.   Thorough knowledge and implementation of the labour laws and international labour trends

7.   Excellent conceptual, analytical and presentation skills

All applications should be received by 8th August 2011 quoting current salary and benefit package and expected salary and benefit package, due to urgency of the position interviews will be carried out on Tuesday and Wednesday 9th and 10th August 2011.

Please send your application to careers@computechlimited.com

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Safaricom Data Infrastructure Systems Engineer Job in Kenya

We are pleased to announce the following vacancy in the Core Network Planning and Support Department within the Technology Division.

In keeping with our current business needs, we are looking for a person who meets the criteria indicated below:

Data Infrastructure Systems Engineer
Ref: TECHNOLOGY_ DISE _Aug_ 2011

Reporting to the Team Manager -Data Infrastructure, the holder will be responsible for systems integration to Core Planning and Support platform.

Key Responsibilities

·       Evaluation of new and existing hardware.

·       Planning & design for new solutions.

·       Implementation and integration of new hardware/software.

·       Optimization of existing systems.

·       Ongoing support for deployed systems.

Minimum requirements

·       Degree in one of the following:

1.   Telecommunications

2.   Electronic Engineering

3.   IT (Computing) – LAN design and configuration, TCP/IP

·       2 years working in a telecommunications environment (vendor or operator)

·       Experience with GSM data network

·       Knowledge of the UNIX Platform

·       Knowledge of IP systems and networks.

·       Troubleshooting and problem solving skills on issues on broadband networks and systems

If you feel that you are up to the challenge and posses the necessary qualification and experience please send your resume and application letter indicating your experience and why you are the most suitable candidate for the role clearly quoting the job title to the address below.

The deadline for application is Thursday 11th August 2011.

The Senior Manager – Talent Acquisition
Safaricom Ltd
Nairobi

Via E-mail to: hr@safaricom.co.ke

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Safaricom Senior Manager-Transmission Planning & Support Job in Kenya

We are pleased to announce the following vacancy in the Core Network Planning and Support Department within the Technology Division.

In keeping with our current business needs, we are looking for a person who meets the criteria indicated below:

Senior Manager-Transmission Planning & Support
Ref: TECHNOLOGY_ SMTPS _Aug_ 2011

Reporting to the Head of Department – Core Network Planning & Support, the job holder will be part of the departmental leadership team tasked with the management of Transmission Network Planning & Support Team.

The team is involved in modeling, planning, design, optimization and project management of reliable transport systems /networks in support of timely transmission requirements.

Key Responsibilities

·       Network Capacity Management, which will involve modeling and planning of Transmission systems/network and respective capacity planning and analysis.

·       End-to-End Project management of Transmission initiatives from inception of plans, Projects handover to Network Monitoring and management of transmission systems/equipment suppliers.

·       Drive prudent financial management within the transmission relm i.e. both planning, utilization and evaluate capital and operating expenditures within business requirements.

·       Drive trials & other innovative integrations in respect of transmission models through vendors & suppliers

·       Manage a team of highly specialized transmission planners & support engineers. This will involve skills enhancements, coaching & mentoring, and offer technical expertise where required.

Minimum requirements

·       Degree in Electrical and Electronics Engineering / Telecommunications

·       6 years experience with 3 years specialized role in a busy telecommunications environment Involved in installations /commissioning and planning of major telecomm projects especially in the transmission field.

·       Knowledge in Pathloss design tool will be an added advantage

·       Demonstrate the ability to analyze the network transmission elements requirements and provide solution/recommendations

·       Project Management training and experience.

If you feel that you are up to the challenge and posses the necessary qualification and experience please send your resume and application letter indicating your experience and why you are the most suitable candidate for the role clearly quoting the job title to the address below.

The deadline for application is Thursday 11th August 2011.

The Senior Manager – Talent Acquisition
Safaricom Ltd
Nairobi

Via E-mail to: hr@safaricom.co.ke

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Capacity Development Manager Job in Kenya - Kenyan Civil Society Support Program (KCSSP)

Pact Kenya is a Kenyan non-governmental organization that facilitates institutional development of civil society organizations through Capacity Development.

Our vision is to have responsible citizens enjoying equitable development in a clean and secure environment.

Our mission is to enable citizens and communities in Kenya and neighbouring countries to live a life of dignity by strengthening individuals and organisations to be effective agents of change.

We believe that empowered communities are able to independently address challenges and constraints facing them with a view to earning a dignified living, economic independence and political participation.

We work in environment and natural resources management, conflict management and peace building, democracy and governance and women empowerment.

The Kenyan Civil Society Strengthening Program (KCSSP), is a USAID funded program, jointly implemented by Pact and Pact Kenya. KCSSP provides grants and capacity building support to targeted Civil Society Organizations in Kenya working in advocacy and policy change, peacebuilding and natural resources management.

Position: Capacity Development Manager
Supervised By: Chief Executive Officer
Supervises: Organizational Development Facilitators
Location: Nairobi, with frequent travel as required

Summary:

The OD Manager will be responsible for providing strategic leadership in supporting partner CSOs in achieving organizational development goals.

The OD Manager will report to KCSSP Chief of Party and work in a peer relationship alongside other key Managers within Pact Kenya including the Democracy and Governance Manager & Natural Resource Managers.

Background:

Pact Kenya is a regional NGO that facilitates institutional development of civil society organizations through capacity building and partnerships.

We believe that empowered communities are able to independently address challenges / constraints and earn a dignified living, economic independence and political participation.

We work in environment and natural resources management, HIV/AIDS, conflict management and peace building, democracy and governance, and social justice and inclusion.

Pact Kenya in partnership with Pact Inc are currently implementing a USAID funded Program – the Kenyan Civil Society Support Program (KCSSP), with Capacity Development Services as a key component.

The KCSSP goal is “to ensure that targeted Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) more effectively demand reforms, monitor government activities and provide other critical services to their constituents”.

The program has two technical focuses; Democracy and Governance (DG) and Natural Resources Management (NRM).

Duties and responsibilities:

Specifically, the Capacity Development Manager will be responsible for but not limited to;

Management of the Capacity Development Services (CDS) Component

• Managing and mentoring other staff on the CDS part of the program
• Providing strategic guidance for the CDS component of the program ‐ designing, planning and coordinating CDS provision
• Designing/adapting sector specific organizational capacity assessment tools with the participation of sector stakeholders
• Networking for new knowledge and information in Organizational and Capacity Development
• Participating in all program management team activities

Conducting Organizational Capacity Assessments

• Preparing/working with CSO leadership to own and support organization capacity assessment processes
• Conducting organizational capacity assessments with CSOs
• Conducting improvement planning tailor made to the CSO as per assessment findings
• Preparing and reviewing assessment reports
• Preparing overall reports: synthesis of trends in practice, capturing emerging best practice and cross cutting needs

Curriculum Development

• Preparing/adopting and updating training manuals to address capacity building needs
• Preparing training facilitation notes and training evaluations
• Developing guidelines for mentoring and coaching

Training facilitation, mentoring and coaching

• Designing and overseeing training
• Delivering training with other team members
• Providing individualized mentoring follow‐ups at organizational and individual level

Monitoring, evaluation and reporting

• Developing with the MER staff indicators and protocols for capacity building result area
• Monitoring and reporting on capacity building indicators
• Part of team producing annual performance reports for the donor

Qualifications, Experience and Skills

Academic Qualifications

• A Masters degree in a relevant development field
• Professional qualifications
• Professional training in Organizational Development or related fields

Relevant Experience

• At least 6 years’ experience in successful capacity building of CSOs in Kenya involved in advocacy for good governance, peace building and conflict management and/or natural resources management.

Essential competencies

• Experience in development and refinement of assessment tools and training materials
• Excellent organizational and coordination skills
• Excellent facilitation and process planning skills
• Must be result‐oriented
• Good interpersonal and communication skills
• Good analytical skills
• Ability to work under strict deadlines: high caliber time management competency
• Must be culturally sensitive
• Willingness to travel frequently
• Fluent spoken and written English and Kiswahili
• A strong interest and passion for capacity development

Disclaimer: This job description summarizes the responsibilities assigned to the position; however it does not contain an all‐inclusive list of responsibilities.
Periodically, employee(s) will be required to follow any other job‐related instructions and to perform any other job‐related duties requested by their supervisor. The job holder is expected to perform in a manner consistent with the values and philosophy of Pact Kenya.

Applicants will be required to submit:

(1) detailed and current CV

(2) cover letter demonstrating why they qualify for this position

(3) contact information for 3 referees; and

(4) indicate current remuneration package.

If you meet the requirements for the advertised position, please submit your application and CV electronically to hr.admin@pactke.org, quoting the position and reference number PK/CDM/2011.

Only candidates short-listed for interviews will be contacted.

Pact Kenya is an equal opportunities employer.

Deadline for applications submission is 4:00 pm Wednesday 17th August 2011

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