Micro Enterprises Support Programme Trust (MESPT) Jobs in Kenya

Founded by the European Union and the Kenyan Government, the Micro Enterprises Support Programme Trust (MESPT) is a Kenyan organisation that has been in operation since 2003. 

We are a financial institution and our objective is to promote economic growth, employment creation and poverty alleviation through support to enterprises. 

We achieve this through our intermediaries, who provide institutional support and capacity building, financial as well as business development services to improve the performance of enterprises (MSME, farmer groups and associations). 

Our aim is to strengthen financial intermediaries in order to establish a strong, stable, market-based micro-finance sector in Kenya.

Today, and testimony to our quality of service delivery, our founder base has grown to include among others, Danida who have been supporting our Agriculture and Business Sector Programmes. 

We have entered a five year funding partnership with Danida to upscale and ensure the sustainability of the Business Sector Programme Support (BSPS) programme. 

It is for this programme that we seek to fill the following positions:
 

Regional Manager, Coast and Eastern Region
 

Reporting to the CEO and based in Mombasa, you who will oversee the operations of MESPT in the Counties of Malindi, Machakos, Taita Taveta and the field offices in Kwale and Matuu.
 

Knowledge Management Officer
 

Reporting to the Business Development Services (BDS), Manager, and based in Nairobi, you will be expected to seek and disseminate information on the latest developments in Business Development Services and share it with the other practitioners in Kenya and the Region, using both traditional and more innovative information gathering and dissemination methodologies and technology.
 

District Coordinator
 

Reporting to the Regional Manager, you will be based in Matuu and will be responsible for the management and delivery of the technical, capacity building and administrative aspects of the programme in Matuu, Kitui and Mwingi areas.
 

We wish to fill these positions with experienced and dynamic university graduates who not only have the relevant and required years of experience, but who can demonstrate their passion for the development of value chains and making markets work for the poor (M4P). 

We will therefore be interested in your experience and accomplishments in this area.
 

To apply, and for further details about these positions, please log on to: www.mespt.org and www.microfinancetrust.org. 

All applications and enquiries should be addressed to: e-mail: recruit@adeptsystems.co.ke
 

Closing date: Friday 18th May 2012
 

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted

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Automotive Regional Business Manager Job in Kenya

Regional Business Manager

Ref: RMA/RBM/1

  A major international player in the automotive industry, with a head office in Bangkok, Thailand. 

They specialize in providing essential automotive products and services to economies in transition, and work alongside the development community in emerging and post-conflict markets to provide transport and fleet solutions.

They have earned a reputation in the Asia-Pacific region, and across Central Europe, as the fleet manager’s provider-of-choice for purpose-built vehicles and fleets, and are looking to expand operations into Sub-Sahara Africa, from a base in Nairobi.

Role overview:

Responsible for:

• The sale of vehicles and modifications to Dealers in managed & direct markets
• Fleet& Modified vehicle sales, direct to end users in managed & direct markets
• General vehicle, parts & modification trading opportunities in all markets
• Dealer management, development, support & nurturing in managed markets
• Planning & implementing all marketing activity in the designated region
• Preparing and submitting all necessary forecasts and reports
• Line-management of the Sales Exec(s) in the designated region

Principle Accountabilities:

• Meet sales targets for the designated region
• Ensure and improve profitability within the designated region
• Manage appointed dealers in the designated region, in line with OEM standards and expectations
• Coordinate, collate and submit management reports and forecasts, on time and to the expected standard
• Manage the performance and development of the regional team

Roles and Key Responsibilities:

• Work with the MD SSA and Sales & Marketing Coordinator, in the development and implementation of a long term (3 year) sales & marketing strategy for the region, and an implementation plan for each year
• Work with the Fleet Sales Manager to maximise sales opportunities in the region including Government, Fleet and Modified vehicles
• Identify prospects for the development of modified products & other services
• Manage the relationships with the Dealer network, and through regular travel to the markets ensure that the Manufacturer’s Standards are adopted within the Dealer network and that the Dealer is running a profitable and efficient business
• Provide management information to the MD SSA on market dynamics including competition, general business performance, co-operation and/or partnership opportunities within the region
• Liaise with After Sales Team to ensure that appropriate support and training is provided in the region
• Ensure excellent communication is maintained internally and externally
• Manage the regional team so that it meets all targets whilst maintaining a good spirit & morale
• Constantly review resources, systems, processes & procedures, and recommend to the MD SSA any changes that would improve the team’s effectiveness and efficiency
• Ensure that all sales team members are well trained on the products & services that the company offers
• Represent the company at key meetings & deliver sales presentations to important customers in market (working with our Dealers)
• Prepare & submit sales reports, both for the manufacturer and the company
• Ensure that customer databases in the designated region’s sales outlets are up to date and that the customer prospecting and follow-up systems are operational with proper reporting back systems
• Propose the right level of production/stock for each country in the region, and managing the stock levels held by the company and in dealers

Qualifications

• University Degree or similar within the automotive industry.
• A minimum of fifteen years’ experience as a dealer principle or equivalent in Africa is essential.
• Must possess excellent verbal and written English skills
• Must be prepared for extensive travel
• Must have an extremely keen eye for detail and quality.  Must possess good IT skills.
• Must have a ‘hands on’, practical mentality, be self-driven and very motivated
• Good working knowledge of KERRIDGE an advantage.
• Must be able to prepare management reports and recommendations and meeting deadlines and targets.
• Possess a ‘think out of the box’ mentality and have good situational awareness skills.
• Must have a good understanding of Corporate Identity requirements, training, diagnostic and service standards.
• Staff development, target setting and mentoring skills essential
• Must have strong process and procedure understanding
• Must possess excellent organisational skills and direct marketing skills.
• Must have good understanding of dealer P & L
• Must be Kenyan Citizen
• Excellent references are essential.

Renumeration and Benefits

The Manager will be provided with:

• Medical cover for self and dependents
• 30% bonus  upon meeting the set targets
• Mileage allowance
• Cellphone allowance.
• 21 working days leave.

USD 6000/Gross salary/month dependant on experience, skills and qualifications.

If you meet the above requirements send your CV and application letter below. 

http://byappointmentafrica.com/regional-business-manager-job-ref-rmarbm1/

Only short listed candidates will be contacted.

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4 Star Hotel General Manager Job in Kenya

A four star hotel based in Nairobi is looking for a highly qualified General Manager to manage and oversee the day to day operations of the hotel in its entirety.
 

Roles and Key Responsibilities:
 

Reporting to the Board of Directors, the Primary role function will be to manage and maximize the hotel’s resources achieving optimum standards of service within profit objectives and in line with Company policies.
 

Duties and other Responsibilities:

• To provide overall leadership, guidance and direction to the hotel management teams to ensure smooth, prompt and efficient operations.
• Monitor the performance of the hotel through verification and analysis of customer satisfaction systems and financial reports and initiate corrective action.
• Ensure efficient operations and cost control of all hotel Departments and facilities.
• Review daily operations and inspection reports and coordinate corrective actions required between departments.
• Prepare financial reports for management that clearly identify operational effectiveness, trends and variances.
• Participate in sales and marketing strategy meetings.
• Ensure compliance with licensing laws, health and safety and other statutory regulations.
• Align strategic plans for the future development of the hotel.

Required Qualifications:

• University Degree in Hospitality
• A minimum of three years working in an international hotel and total five years experience in a similar role.
• Excellent oral and written communication and presentation skills
• Ability to effectively lead a team of professionals

Package: A competitive package is offered commensurate with experience
 

Send your CV and a detailed application letter in line with the job description, to
 

Aam Resources
P. O. Box 45931, 00100
Nairobi
 

Email: hr@resources.co.ke

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