Technical Training College Jobs in Kenya

A Technical Training College seeks to fill the following positions.
 

Business Development Officer
 

Responsibilities

• Identify opportunities for expansion
• Devise innovative strategies to improve business growth
• Formulate, implement, and evaluate marketing strategies

Qualifications

• Business related degree
• Professional marketing certification will be an added advantage
• At least two years relevant work experience

Finance Officer
 

Responsibilities

• Prepare financial reports and annual budgets
• Ensure expenditures are aligned to approved budget
• Ensure accurate accounting records are kept for the preparation of financial statements
• Ensure that the treatment of financial policies, transactions and the application of procedures are in tandem with organization’s polices.
• Ensuring safety of the organization’s assets.

Qualifications

• Business related degree
• CPA (K) or ACCA finalist a must
• At least three years of experience

Academic Coordinator
 

Responsibilities

• Oversee the affairs of technical departments
• Supervise teaching staff
• Coordinate internal and external exams
• Lecture in Engineering courses

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Mechanical/Electronic and Electrical Engineering.
• Higher Diploma in Technical Education will be considered. 
• Supervisory skills will be an added advantage

Instructors - ICT
 

Responsibilities

• Teach ICT courses

Qualifications

• Degree in Computer Science or Information Technology
• Higher Diploma with Technical Education will be considered

Instructors - Electrical and Electronics
 

Responsibilities

• Teach electrical and electronic courses

Qualifications

• Degree in Electrical and Electronic Engineering
• Higher Diploma in Electrical and Electronic Engineering will be considered

Application must be received by 28th September 2012 via
 

DN/A No. 1373
P. O. Box 49010, 00100
Nairobi

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John Deere Area Sales Manager, and Project Manager Jobs in Kenya

John Deere is an American corporation based in Moline, Illinois, and the leading manufacturer of agricultural, construction, consumer and commercial equipment. 

They wish to fill the following Nairobi based positions urgently.

Area Sales Manager - East Africa

Job Ref. MN 5470

Job Profile

• Partnering with financiers to offer financial support to John Deere products.
• Identifying the various market segments requiring financing.
• Linking the market segments and financiers.
• Linking dealers, financiers I contractors.

Person Profile

• Graduate with at least 5 years sales & marketing experience in either vehicles / tractors /farm equipment / accessories.

Project Manager - Strategic Marketing

(Covering Several Countries)
Job Ref. MN5471

Job Profile

• Lead the process of transitioning identified market opportunities into proposed projects.

Person Profile

• Degree in Agronomy or Agricultural Science.
• Postgraduate in Business Management I Marketing will be an added advantage.
• Project Management skills.
• Planning Execution skills.
• Minimum 6 - 8 years exposure and experience in Agricultural industry.

Attractive salaries offered for the above 2 vacancies.

Send your application with a detailed CV with a daytime telephone contact. Please also summarize yourself as follows:

Job Ref. No.:
Your Name:

Current/Past Salary
Year 2011 p.m:
Year 2012 p.m:

Year 2012 Benefits
If house, state market rent,:
If car, state cc.:

Send your application by email so as to reach us by 12 Noon 28th September 2012. Limit email to maximum 3 pages A4 size CV and no attachments. Email: recruit@manpowerservicesgroup.com.

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Jobs in Kenya for Club Manager, Accountant, Bartender / Cocktail Mixer and Waiters

An upcoming Private club seeks to recruit immediately:
 

Club Manager
 

Desired Qualification

• Worked in a membership club as a manager for at least 5 years.
• Book keeping & marketing skills A MUST.

Accountant
 

CPA (K) with at least 3 years post qualification experience.
 

Bartender / Cocktail Mixer
 

2 Waiters
 

Send CV to clubjob@rocketmail.com
 

Contact: 0700 477109
 

See details on www.gardenofeve.co.ke

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Technicians Jobs in Bamburi Cement Mombasa Kenya

Bamburi is part of the Lafarge Group, a leading, global manufacturer of building materials. With the world’s leading building materials research facility, Lafarge places innovation at the heart of its priorities, working for sustainable construction and architectural creativity.

In East Africa, Lafarge is the majority shareholder in Bamburi Cement, Hima Cement, Bamburi Special Products and Lafarge Eco Systems

Technicians Recruitment

Bamburi Cement provides successful candidates with an opportunity to gain practical experience in their chosen profession and be part of a dynamic environment.

We are looking for focused and committed individuals to join our Industrial Teams in Mombasa Plant from the following fields:--

1. Mechanical

2. Electrical and Instrumentation

3. Industrial Chemists

For all the above positions, if you have graduated from recognized institution with a Diploma in any of the above fields and have two years work experience within an industrial manufacturing organisation, we want to hear from you.

Specify your area of interest on the application, envelope and/or email subject line. 

Include a detailed CV together and the names of three referees who can provide confidential assessment of your capabilities to a search committee by the 30th September 2012 to the address below.

Application Address: All communication relating to applications for these positions should be addressed to:

Email to:  career.applications@bamburi.lafarge.com

or

Bamburi Cement Limited
Mombasa Plant, Off Malindi Road
P.O. Box 90202 – 80100, 

Mombasa

For more information, please visit our website: www.lafarge.co.ke

Bamburi Cement Limited is an equal opportunity employer.  East African citizens are encouraged to apply.

Only successful candidates will be contacted.

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MSF Clinical Officers Jobs in S.Sudan

Employer:

Médecins Sans Frontières/Doctors Without Borders (MSF) is an international, independent, humanitarian, medical aid organization that delivers emergency aid to people affected by armed conflict, epidemics, healthcare exclusion and natural or man made disasters regardless of race, religion, politics, or gender and raising awareness of the plight of the people we help.

Clinical Officers

Location: Yida Refugee Camp, South Sudan

Main Responsibilities

These persons will be working in MSF health facilities (in patient department, outpatient department, intensive therapeutic feeding center, ambulatory therapeutic feeding center, outreach activities), in the Yida Refugee Camp providing the following services:

• Ensuring the quality of triage
• Diagnosis
• Treating the patients
• Referring patients with conditions exceeding his/her competencies
• Filling out consultation forms, registers and epidemiological information

Requirement

• Qualified Clinical officer
• 2 years of clinical experience
• Familiarity with MSF practice and protocols is an advantage
• Willingness to travel to and live in a South Sudan refugee camp
• Ability to work in a harsh environment
• Ability to speak and write English. Arabic language is an advantage.

All interested applicants should send their Cover letter and CV, to the email address – msff-juba-recruit@paris.msf.org

Closing date: 28 September, 2012 at 5:00pm (17h00).
Selected candidates only will be called for an interview.

Notice: No monetary transactions, neither demands of favors in kind, nor other types of favoritism will be tolerated in the recruitment process. 

MSF reserves the right to refuse hiring of a candidate having benefitted from such acts. 

All illicit demands of these types may be pursued through the judicial system

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NGO Financial Accountant Job in Kenya

Practical Action is an international development agency working with poor communities to help them choose and use technology to improve their lives today and in generations to come. 

We build on the communities’ knowledge and skills to come up with innovative, sustainable and practical solutions.
 

We are seeking to recruit a results-oriented and proactive team player to fill the position of Financial Accountant.
 

Reporting to the Finance and Administration Manager, the successful candidate will be responsible for managing the day-to-day financial activities Practical Action Regional Office, and ensure compliance to all Group and local financial policies and procedures.
 

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure timely and efficient processing of month end data that is in line with group and local standards
• Maintain accurate and up to date financial records in respect of the regional office financial transactions
• Work closely with the Management Accountant to ensure timely completion of monthly management accounts.
• Coordinate key internal financial processes and reviews, including budgeting, group and statutory audits
• Develop and implement financial management and monitoring system of field offices, partners and bank accounts
• Carry out daily reconciliation of financial transactions, record issues arising and update accounting system accordingly
• Process regional monthly payroll and ensure timely submission of all relevant statutory deductions
• Participate in building the capacity of field finance staff and facilitate financial management training for non-finance staff
• In collaboration with field office Coordinators, support in performance management of field accountants.

Qualifications and skills

• At least Bachelor’s degree in Commerce (Accounting option) or related field; post graduate degree in relevant discipline will be an added advantage
• CPA (K) or equivalent
• At least five (5) years relevant experience at managerial level of which at least three (3) years should be with in full donor program funded activity budgeting, accounting and reporting
• Working knowledge of computer accounting packages with particular emphasis on Excel and SUN Accounting System
• Strong analytical and auditing skills
• Strong planning and organizing skills, ability to work with minimum supervision to meet tight deadlines.

Application letter together with a CV indicating current and expected salary, and names of three professional referees (one of whom must be the current supervisor) plus their day-time contacts should be submitted to Practical Action by email on: recruitment@practicalaction.or.ke to be received no later than 3rd October 2012.
 

Only short listed candidates will be contacted.
 

Practical Action is an “equal opportunity” employer and highly encourages women to apply.
 

Website: www.practicalaction.org
 

Practical Action – Eastern Africa Regional Office is relocating to Methodist Ministries Centre, Office Block C, Oloitokitok Road from 1st October 2012.

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IT / Logistics Coordinator Job in Nairobi Kenya

DAC Aviation (EA) Limited provides contract air service, including aircraft, aircraft maintenance, aircraft parts, flight training, flight personnel and related aviation support systems. 

DAC Aviation (EA) Limited is heavily involved in humanitarian projects through the logistical support of commercial, governmental and non-governmental projects in Afghanistan, Sudan, the democratic republic of Congo, Chad and neighboring countries.
 

IT/ Logistics Coordinator
 

To be considered for this role, you must be a be dynamic, positive self starter who is able to work autonomously with excellent people skills.
 

This position will be based in Nairobi with extensive travel.
 

Qualifications and experience
 

The successful candidate:

• The ideal candidate should have 10 years hands on experience of management in a multicultural context
• A bachelors Degree in Business management/ Administration or any other business related qualification. A masters degree is desireable.
• Must have formal training both in IT and Logistics management as well as hands on experience.
• Strong IT and Logistics management skills managing complex, roles and responsibilities resulting in measurable successes, improvements and growth
• The ideal candidate will have good knowledge of humanitarian aviation (minimum 3 years of experience).
• Proven cross cultural people skills with proven analytical/ problem solving abilities.
• Able to speak French and English fluently (oral and written), knowledge of Arabic is an added advantage.
• Must be well organized and detail-oriented

Interested candidates who meet the above criteria may send their applications enclosing a CV, an application letter, copies of academic testimonials, names of three referees and a daytime telephone contact. 

The application should reach us by 3rd October 2012. 

Applications can also be sent via email to jobs@dacaviation.com or by post to the address provided below. 

Only short listed candidates will be contacted.
 

The Human Resources Manager,
DAC Aviation (EA) Limited,
P.O Box 44580 – 00100,
Nairobi
 

DAC Aviation (EA) Limited is an equal opportunity employer

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Chief Executive Job in Tanzania

Chief Executive for Short Term Insurance Company in Tanzania
 

Qualifications
 

Bachelors Degree with AIII or FIII (or equivalent from any other recognized Institute)
 

Responsibilities and Requirements

• To maintain systems and controls and make improvements thereon
• To develop company’s business profile
• To ensure that desirable insurance practice procedures are maintained and compliance with Insurance Act
• To develop new products and establish position in market
• To ensure accounting records maintained to required standards
• To develop client base within prudent marketing strategies
• Minimum 20 years experience in insurance institutions
• Proven insurance knowledge and management skills
• Organizational ability and leadership qualities
• Motivate staff to meet challenge and provide efficient service to customers

The ideal candidate must have served at senior level at branch office and thereafter at head office in senior management position or served as a Chief Executive or General Manager in a successful short term insurance company in a developing country, preferably Tanzania
 

Must have working knowledge of treaty and facultative reinsurance placements and accounting for these reinsurance programmes

Remuneration
 

Competitive Package (based on candidate’s experience and ability)
 

Applications with full CV should be forwarded by email to: ks@generalalliancemw.com not later than Friday, 28th September 2012

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Quarry Manager Job in Kasese, Uganda - Hima Cement

Exciting Career opportunities with Hima Cement Limited
Hima Cement Ltd. is part of Bamburi Cement Ltd. which is a member of the Lafarge group. Lafarge is the leading producer of building materials in the world. 

As an East Africa business unit our vision is  "To be the leading market and end-user oriented cement company across Eastern Africa with a strong and clear dedication to our communities".
 

In East Africa, Lafarge is the majority shareholder in Bamburi Cement, Hima Cement, Bamburi Special Products and Lafarge Eco Systems. 

Quarry Manager - Hima Cement Limited

We are looking for a experience mining engineer to lead our mining and quarrying operations in Hima Cement Limited.

Based in Kasese, Uganda and reporting to the Production Manager the successful candidate will oversee all operations within our various quarries and ensure planning for long term viability of our mines.

The position calls for a self driven, experienced manager able to coach and lead large teams.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Ensuring Compliance to all mining and quarry licences as well as ensuring a safe and healthy work place for himself and his teams
• Short and Medium term mining planning for optimal use of reserves
• Ensuring compliance to quality targets in collaboration with our process and quality teams
• Implementing working methods to comply with local laws and environmental standards (Air quality, noise, vibration and water).

The ideal candidate will have:

• Degree in geology, mining engineering with 5 to 7 years of professional experience in mining operations 
• Understanding of quarry exploitation and must be able to carry out topographical surveys
• Working knowledge and interpretation of quarry information
• Strong Leaderships and Contractor Management Skills
• Project management skills

Application Address: All communications relating to applications for these positions should be emailed to:

Career.applications@hima.lafarge.com or career.applications@bamburi.lafarge.com

Closing Date:  30th September 2012

Ensure your application is clearly labelled with Quarry Manager- Hima

Hima Cement and Bamburi Cement Limited is an equal opportunity employer.  

Global citizens are encouraged to apply and must be willing to work in Uganda.

Only successful candidates will be contacted.

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Hotel Sales Manager Job in Kenya

Sales Manager

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent
• Minimum of three years of general sales experience
• Hotel sales experience preferred.
• General computer knowledge is also required.
• Daily interaction with hotel staff, customers and business prospects in person and on the telephone, so good verbal and written communication skills are also required.

Sales Responsibilities

• Hotel sales responsibilities include selling guestrooms, meeting space and other hotel services to customer groups.
• Conducting site inspections with prospective customers, as well as soliciting and generating new business.
• During the sales process, responsibility for negotiating contracts, pricing, credit terms, warranties and delivery dates.

Other Responsibilities:

Preparation and presentation of proposals, maintaining well-organized documentation and reports, attending and participating in various sales and hotel staff meetings, and coordinating customer-service requests as needed.

Researching New Accounts

• Research is essential to bringing in new business for HDMC. The Sales Managerwill spend part of his ( her ) time researching and identifying accounts.
• Other types of accounts can include weddings and receptions, local corporate training groups or local events, such as a sports tournament.
• The Sales Manager stays abreast of the events happening in Kigali and pounce on those opportunities.

Closing Sales

• Every function should ultimately lead to “closing” or securing sales for HDMC.
• Identifying and courting customers, selling the benefits and amenities of HDMC and following up with the customer are all actions that help close sales.
• Intimate knowledge of HDMC and its place among local and regional competitors is required to close sales.

Maintaining Accounts

• Tasked with keeping clients happy and managing accounts.
• Besides ensuring that the event is completed successfully, this can also include negotiating prices and rewarding customers for loyalty and/or accepting feedback to help make the next year’s event even more successful.

Marketing

• The hotel Sales Manager supports the Marketing Manager of the hotel by creating pricing specials to encourage new client growth.

Repeat Business

• To ensure repeat business, follow up with each client to ensure a good experience was had.
• Work to set dates for the next convention or event with the client as soon as possible.

New Business

• To use viral marketing techniques to drive new business. This is by utilizing the emails captured through HDMC’s website and using social networking sites such as Facebook and Twitter to gather new clients.

Considerations

• Not a 9-to-5 job.
• Evening and weekend meetings and events are often required.

Please submit a cover letter and Curriculum Vitae (CV) to the following email address on or before Friday 28th September 2012, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. : yvette.uwimbabazi@millecollines.net

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Bamburi Cement Mechanical Planner Job in Mombasa Kenya

Bamburi Cement Limited is the largest cement manufacturing company in the Kenya and it's Mombasa plant is the second largest cement plant in sub-Saharan Africa. 

Bamburi Cement - Mombasa plant is to recruit a 

Mechanical Planner
 

Reporting to the Methods Engineer, the role will apply mechanical skills to develop accurate job plans and provide maintenance solutions. 

Key responsibilities will include:

• Plan and co-ordinate all plant maintenance shutdowns as well as daily maintenances works  for the plant.
• Prepare detailed scopes and bill quantities for maintenance and contractual works.
• Validate and prioritize maintenance work requests to ensure continued plant operations
• Ensure availability of job plans within specified sections.

Suitable candidates will have:

• Higher Diploma in – Mechanical Engineering or Mechatronic Engineering
• 2 years experience in planning/scheduling of repair and maintenance of heavy industrial / petro-chemical / chemical plants
• Microsoft office proficiency and Auto Cad
• An ability to read and interpret Engineering drawings
• Good supervisory skills
• Project Management is an added advantage
• Ability to deliver on targets with minimum supervision

If you qualify for the above position and are interested in working with an international company apply by sending us a detailed CV together and the names of three referees who can provide confidential assessment of your capabilities to a search committee by 21st September 2012 to the address below.
 

Application Address: All communication relating to applications for these positions should be addressed to:
 

Email to: career.applications@bamburi.lafarge.com
 

For more information, please visit our website: www.lafarge.co.ke
 

Bamburi Cement Limited is an equal opportunity employer. 

East African citizens are encouraged to apply.

Only successful candidates will be contacted.    

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