NRC Somalia Budget / Reporting Finance Coordinator Job in Nairobi Kenya

Finance Coordinator (Budget / Reporting) - Somalia
 

Based in Nairobi
 

Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC) has been present in Somalia since early 2004 and has since expanded its Horn of Africa Programme to Kenya in 2006 and to Ethiopia in 2011. 

Since 2004, the NRC has demonstrated a regional competence and expertise in working with displaced populations. 

NRC has mainly focused on Somalis who are displaced by the ongoing conflict and more recently by the drought and famine.
 

The Regional Office is based in Nairobi, Kenya with offices and operations in Somalia (Puntland, Somaliland and Mogadishu), Kenya (Dadaab, Kakuma and Molo), Ethiopia (Addis Ababa, Dolo Ado, Shire and Asosa) and Yemen (Sana’a and Aden).

What we are looking for:
 

Finance Coordinator (Budget/Reporting), for Somalia to ensure that all Somalia Mission Financial management (Budgets & Reporting) systems are consistent, and grants utilized and accounted for in compliance with NRC and donor regulations and procedures. 

Focal point between the Regional Office and NRC Somalia.
 

To apply:
 

Are you the right candidate? 

Please visit our website on www.nrc.no for more information and how to apply. 

The closing date for applications is the 9th August 2013.
 

Only applications received online shall be considered.
 

The Norwegian Refugee Council is an equal opportunity employer, with no discrimination in terms of sex, age, religion, ethnic origin or political affiliation.

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CHAK Project Director – Medical Doctor Job in Kenya

Christian Health Association of Kenya

Promoting access to quality health care

Vacancy

Christian Health Association of Kenya, a national faith based organization committed to promoting access to quality health care is seeking suitable candidates for the position of Project Directorfor a CDC funded comprehensive HIV AIDS Care and Treatment Project implemented in faith based affiliated sites in Central, Eastern, Coast and Nairobi regions. 

The position reports to the General Secretary.

Project Director – Medical Doctor

Key roles and responsibilities

• Lead the development, implementation and evaluation of HIV care , treatment and support strategy.
• Provide leadership to the project implementing staff, partners and sub-grantees.
• Coordinate partner engagement in project planning, implementation and performance monitoring.
• Coordinate preparation of periodic project progress reports and ensure timely presentation to the donor & partners.
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• Responsible for efficient communication among project partners, donor and other stakeholders.
• Facilitate capacity building of implementing partners and ensure compliance with donor regulations.
• Coordinate proposal development for continuation application.
• Promote information exchange and networking with partners, NASCOP/MOH, NACC and other agencies.

Desired Skills

• Technical expertise and experience in HIV/AIDS prevention, treatment, care and support.
• Demonstrated organizational, leadership and management skills.
• Demonstrated knowledge of USG/PEPFAR compliance regulations.
• Excellent communication skills, interpersonal skills, and a team player.

Education and Experience

• Medical Doctor with MPH or advanced medical degree, MMed (Internal Medicine, Pediatrics or equivalent).
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in HIV & AIDS programs and donor funded project management.
• Computer skills in Word, Excel, PowerPoint and communication applications.

Applications with detailed CV, copies of relevant certificates, names, address, Email and telephone contact of two referees should be addressed to:

The General Secretary

P.O. Box 30690 – 00100 GPO, 

Nairobi

Tel: (020) 4441920 / 0722-203617 / 0733-334419

Fax: (020) 4440306

Email: secretariat@chak.or.ke or hr@chak.or.ke

The closing date for receiving all applications is August 16, 2013

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CHAK Health Services Manager - Medical Doctor Job in Nairobi Kenya

Christian Health Association of Kenya
Promoting access to quality health care

 Health Services Manager - Medical Doctor
 

CHAK, a national network of Protestant Churches’ health facilities and programs in Kenya committed to promoting access to quality health care, is seeking to recruit a Medical Doctor with leadership qualities to a senior management position based at the Secretariat Office in Nairobi to provide leadership to the Health Services Department. 

This position reports to the General Secretary.

Key responsibilities

• To design Health programmes for the delivery of Kenya Essential Package for Health in line with NHSSP.
• Participate in Health Sector Policies/guidelines formulation & ensure their Dissemination to member health facilities.
• Develop and oversee continuing medical education (CME) that address training needs in member health facilities.
• Liaise with relevant health policy and regulatory bodies on behalf of CHAK.
• Develop proposals for fundraising to support health programs.
• Provide leadership to the department as a member of the Senior Management Team.
• Prepare progress reports to members, Board, MOH, Donor Partners & other stakeholders.

Qualifications and experience

• A Medical Doctor with Bachelor of Medicine & Bachelor of Surgery Degree and postgraduate qualification in MPH or MMED in a relevant discipline.
• Should be Registered or Licensed by the Kenya Medical Practitioners & Dentist’s Board.
• Should have good knowledge and experience on the Kenya health system and the FBO health system.
• At least 3 years post qualification experience in a senior management position.
• Self driven and strategic thinker able to work without supervision and proactive in designing health promoting programs.
• Should have excellent communication, writing and interpersonal skills.
• Should be proficient in basic computer applications including word, excel, powerpoint, e-mail and internet.
• Must be willing to travel extensively within Kenya and occasionally outside.
• Previous experience of working in a Mission Hospital will be an added advantage.

Applications with detailed CV, copies of relevant certificates, names and addresses of three referees and daytime contact should be addressed to:
 

The General Secretary
P.O. Box 30690 - 00100 GPO, 

Nairobi
 

Tel: (020) 4441920 / 0722-203617 / 0733-334419
 

Fax: (020) 4440306
 

Email: secretariat@chak.or.ke or hr@chak.or.ke
 

The closing date for receiving all applications is August 16, 2013

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Oxfam Regional Protection Advisor Job in Nairobi, Kenya

Regional Protection Advisor
 

HECA Regional Management Centre, Nairobi, Kenya
 

Fixed term (1 year)

Salary range: GBP. 25,094 – 33,938 per annum, net (take home pay)
 

About Oxfam
 

Poverty isn’t inevitable. It’s just plain wrong….that’s why at Oxfam we fight poverty at its roots,
with simple, smart solutions. 

We combine emergency response work, long-term development programmes and campaigning for lasting change. 

The Horn, East, and Central Africa (HECA) Region is the largest region within Oxfam, covering 8 countries, including Ethiopia, Tanzania, Kenya, Somalia, Democratic Republic of Congo, South Sudan, and Uganda. 

The Regional Centre is based in Nairobi. 

We have a mandate to provide leadership and support to the Oxfam country programmes across the region in delivering their strategies within the context of programme quality, and efficiency.
 

The role
 

We need one who can be the main point of reference in the region, to provide specialist protection advice on Oxfam’s approach to and work on protection. 

That means having very strong analytical skills on conflict, gender aspects, risk management and coherence with global protection objectives. 

You will continually be required to capacity build on protection issues. 

You’ll be supporting Oxfam’s, advocacy and campaigning on protection, conflict and security issues within the framework of its Rights in Crisis Campaign.

What we are looking for
 

It is elemental that you have substantial years of being involved in humanitarian response work, preferably in field-base protection work in conflict or insecure environments. 

You will need to be one with strong conceptual and practical understanding of protection issues, specifically Oxfam’s approach. 

An extensive understanding of constraints, sensitivities and risks associated with protection work at field level is key. 

Sound analytical and strategic thinking skills added to solid knowledge of gender-related aspects of protection work will be required. 

Do you have a broad understanding of Oxfam’s thematic issues on gender-based violence in conflict, peacekeeping, displacement and refugee issues, livelihoods and protection? 

Your ability to speak and write in French and English will be needed for the critical communication element of the role.
 

To apply, please send your application online 

http://www.oxfam.org.uk/what-we-do/aboutus/working-at-oxfamusing INT.6422. 

The closing date for applications is 12 August 2013. 

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
 

We are committed to ensuring diversity and gender equality within our organization.
 

You are not required to pay any fees to apply for jobs at Oxfam. 

Please apply directly through the provided link. 

OXFAM DOES NOT CONDUCT RECRUITMENTS THROUGH AGENTS.

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ICS Regional Business Development Officer (Nairobi) and Western Kenya Finance Officer Jobs

About ICS
 

Investing in Children and their Societies (ICS) is an International organization established in the 1980s currently with offices and initiatives in several countries in Africa and Asia while the head offices are in the Netherlands. 

ICS invests in innovative entrepreneurship projects and social programmes in East Africa. 

The Africa regional office is located in Nairobi, Kenya. 

ICS envisages economically empowered communities and societies where people exploit resources available to them in order to increase household incomes and generate community wealth necessary to improve the quality of life. 

To do this, ICS together with local communities invests in development of various entrepreneurial initiatives to improve agricultural value chains in order to improve efficiency at production, value addition, processing and marketing. 

Investments in entrepreneurship are then integrated with targeted social programmes on child protection and skillful parenting to create sustainable changes in the lives of children and their societies.
 

i. Regional Business Development Officer
 

To our social initiatives in Kenya and Tanzania, as a Business Development Officer the person will be responsible for developing the Social Business portfolio by creating, developing and monitoring social business cases and projects. 

S/he works closely with colleagues in the regional/program area offices and with partner organizations
in Kenya and Tanzania. 

S/he will actively build and maintain relationships with external parties and support activities in the area of project management, communications, administration and fundraising. 

The position will be based in Nairobi, with frequent travels to ICS programme areas.

Requirements

• A degree preferably in economics, agricultural economics, business administration or other relevant field. 
• Experience in agricultural business development and familiarity with lending to farmers’ associations and MSEs. 
• At least five years of relevant professional experience with a reputable NGO, project or private sector organization;
• Knowledge of microfinance, market development approaches, value chain development and making markets work for the poor will be an added advantage.

ii. Finance Officer – Western Kenya
 

The Finance Officer will primarily manage the financial resources of the assigned program area in a manner that ensures continuous availability, optimal utilization and safe custody; effectively manage all administration and operations issues in support of the programme activities within Western Kenya covering both Kakamega and Busia Counties.

Requirements

• A degree preferably in Accounting or Finance; 
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA (K)) or equivalent accounting qualification;
• 8 years working experience; budgeting and budgetary control; 
• Book keeping and accounting skills; 
• Financial reporting and cash flow management skills; 
• Staff management skills; 
• Knowledge of Knowledge of an accounting software, preferable QuickBooks/Pluriform; 
• Excellent proficiency in MS Office applications; 
• Excellent attention to detail with good organizational, analytical and problem solving skills. 
• Business orientation and experience in corporate sector will be an added advantage.

For full job description please log on to www.icsafrica.org
 

If you are a business minded professional with an entrepreneurial flair and a passion to make a difference in people’s lives, send your application to rorecruit@icsafrica.org

Deadline for submitting applications is 7th August 2013.
 

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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Nation Media Group NTV & QTV Commissioning & Programmes Manager and Commercial Producer Jobs in Kenya

Nation Media Group is the largest independent media house in East and Central Africa with operations in print, broadcast and digital media. It attracts and serves unparalleled audiences in Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania and Rwanda.
 

We are seeking to recruit experienced and self- motivated individuals to fill the positions of Commissioning and Programmes Manager and Commercial Producer for NTV & QTV in the Television Division.
 

Commissioning and Programmes Manager
 

Job Ref: HR-CPM-07-2013
 

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and manage annual budgets for programming, acquisitions and all other related aspects of broadcasting programming;
• Develop and manage the channels’ content budgets, ensuring optimal use of funds;
• Develop and maintain high-level supplier relationships;
• Sourcing, evaluating and commission new and innovative program ideas that capture strategic target audience trends;
• Sourcing programmes in line with the target audiences;
• Working closely with independent producers to oversee storylines and program formats that suit the broadcasters target audience and audience ratings growth expectation;
• Work closely with independent producers to monitor production quality benchmarks;
• Negotiate licensing agreements/ program contracts in line with business budgets;
• Oversee the planning, organising and monitoring of the progress of individual projects and programs;
• Contribute to the development of monthly and quarterly program schedules for the broadcasters’ television stations;
• Interpret market research and investigate market trends in line with program growth and development;
• Work closely with the commercial/sales department to evaluate and monitor commercial viability of new programs and concepts; and,
• Ensure convergence of local content with social media platforms.

Qualifications, experience and skills:

• Degree in Mass Communication or media studies;
• At least 5 years’ years working experience at a senior level; in programming or entertainment or content production;
• Knowledge of the East African consumer landscape would be a distinct advantage;
• Good understanding of media sales and consumer research methodologies;
• Excellent written and spoken communication, excellent presentation, negotiation and sound computer skills;
• Excellent ability to create and maintain high-level, productive relationships with both internal and external stakeholders.

Commercial Producer
 

Job Ref: HR-CP-07-2013
 

Key Responsibilities:

• Engage in day-to-day commercial production activities;
• Manage the broadcast process for delivery of commercial projects;
• Attend client meetings and produce creative briefs for execution;
• Management of multiple projects and the ability to work with all levels and roles within the organization from creative as well as third-party vendors and service providers;
• Execution of ideas within or across media platforms by providing expert knowledge of the talent, techniques and technologies necessary to execute the work;
• Planning and overseeing the production process for various broadcast projects for Television, including but not limited to bidding, pre-production and shooting and managing all aspects of pre-production, production and post-production;
• Generation and negotiation of all production & vendor contracts, including rights and licensing agreements;
• Maintaining communication with necessary creative and account team to facilitate workflow.
• Keeping abreast and current on industry and technological trends.

Qualifications, experience and skills:

• A bachelors’ degree in production or graphics;
• At least 5 years of relevant work experience, agency experience would be a distinct advantage;
• The ability to build relationships and participate in client meetings and presentations;
• Knowledgeable in legal issues associated with advertising;
• A good understanding of the science of marketing and advertising to create a script that will persuade the viewer to buy what the client is selling.
• The ability to identify potential suppliers, in-house and outside to partner in executional engagement;
• Excellent negotiation skills and creative, strategic and analytical thinking skills;
• Should have high standards, a strong work ethic and be able to function autonomously, while retaining team membership and spirit; and,
• Ability to manage multiple priorities with strong organizational skills

These positions offer excellent career growth opportunity and a competitive remuneration package. 

If you meet the above criteria, apply online athttp://careers.nationmedia.com before 14th August 2013.

Only shortlisted applicants shall be contacted.

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Mumias Sugar Company Information Security Manager Job in Kenya

Mumias Sugar Company is the region’s leading integrated producer of sugar, green energy, water, and related products. 

As we continuously seek to maintain our tradition of leadership and excellence, we are seeking valued talent to join our team.

We invite applications from suitable candidates to fill the following position:

Information Security Manager

Job Purpose:

To plan, design, implement and maintain programs, policies and management systems in Information security; and to protect systems and data from intentional or inadvertent access or destruction; and perform all procedures necessary in order to ensure the safety of information assets and MSC information, while ensuring the confidentiality, integrity and availability of critical information and information assets.

Principal Accountabilities:

Reporting to the Chief Security Officer with a dotted line to the Director of ICT, the Information Security Manager will have the following responsibilities;

• Develop an Information Security Program, liaise closely with business process owners for ongoing alignment; provide subject matter expertise and administrative support, advise management on new Information Security risks or where existing controls are failing.
• Carry out periodic risk assessment on information systems, identify information security risks and exposures, and develop risk assessment strategies in order to determine information systems security needs
• Develop, revise, manage and enforce the necessary information systems (IS) security policies, standards and controls and regulatory controls across multiple platforms; evaluate roles and access levels, carry out Information Security Incident management
• Plan, design, implement and closely monitor end – to – end security systems and software; develop and implement monitoring and metrics approaches; monitor utilization and the effectiveness of security resources; direct, monitor and report on security activities, prepare procedural documentation
• Deliver computer forensic services as required and carry out periodic vulnerability and penetration tests in order to conform to audit standards and requirements.
• Carry out periodic business impact assessments; manage Business Continuity Planning, implementation and review and co-ordinate ICT disaster recovery planning and testing activities
• Develop and carry out Information Systems user privacy and security training and awareness programs in order to increase and enhance user information security literacy levels.

Key Skills and competencies

• Certification in Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA), Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) or Certified Information Systems Security Manager (CISM) is desirable and a definite advantage
• Technical knowledge and experience in network and information systems security and well informed on current trends and issues.
• Able to perform business wide risk analysis and risk assessment and develop risk mitigation strategies to ensure business strategies are adhered to.
• Analytical in approach with the ability to collate and analyse data from various sources in order to effectively understand and resolve information security problems.
• Able to design and implement change management procedures and monitor and control the change management process.
• Able to consistently achieve standards in organizing, planning, and managing activities in Information Security.
• Can effectively communicate across all levels of users, management and other third parties
• Targets and achieves results, sets challenging goals, prioritizes tasks, overcomes obstacles & accepts accountability
• Proactive with self confidence and high energy level: ability to initiate and drive opportunities to utilize technology independently and reliably. The discipline to work alone and ability to work collaboratively as part of a high performance team
• Highly motivated and have the desire to play an instrumental role in helping the organization succeed and grow
• A good listener with the ability to adopt change/initiatives that best leads to the achievement of a desired goal. An individual who is responsive to users and business needs
• Models organizational values; firmly adhering to codes of conduct and ethical principles. Be a person of very high integrity and discipline and ensure secure and controlled access to systems

How to apply:
 

Applications should include: a brief summary of why you consider yourself best fit for this role, detailed CV indicating personal email and phone contacts, and copies of certificates and testimonials.

 Email subject title should indicate the job being applied for and email maximum size should be no larger than 10MB. 

All applications to be emailed to:

ictjobs@mumias-sugar.com 

and should be received by COB Friday 14th August 2013.

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Mumias Sugar Company Business Systems Analyst (SAP FI, CO and SD) Job in Kenya

Mumias Sugar Company is the region’s leading integrated producer of sugar, green energy, water, and related products. 

As we continuously seek to maintain our tradition of leadership and excellence, we are seeking valued talent to join our team.

We invite applications from suitable candidates to fill the following position:

Business Systems Analyst (SAP FI, CO and SD)

Job Purpose:
 

To analyze and understand business processes and technology needs; and to identify, implement and support ICT solutions that deliver appropriate business value within agreed timelines and budgets. 

Principal Accountabilities

Reporting to the Business Systems Manager (Secondary Supply & Corporate Services), the Business Systems Analyst (SAP FICO/SD) will have the following responsibilities;

• Develop and maintain an in-depth understanding of business processes
• Identify opportunities for application of ICT solutions to solve business problems
• Undertake scoping, planning, resourcing, and budgeting for approved project activities in conjunction with business process owners and ICT management
• Deliver project objectives within time and budget
• Perform application administration tasks for SAP FICO/SD
• Provide SAP FICO/SD support to users in the business processes
• Work with business process owners to understand and implement ICT-enabled change in business processes so as to achieve strategic objectives.

Key Skills and Competencies:

• A bachelor’s degree in Commerce, Business, ICT, Engineering, or related equivalent
• 2 years of business-facing ICT experience in analysis, design, implementation, maintenance, and support of SAP FICO and SD
• Certification in SAP FICO and/or SD is a definite advantage
• Knowledge and experience in business process design and systems development
• Skills in project management, change management and lifecycle planning
• Working knowledge of Oracle database and application development tools
• Of unquestionable character and integrity
• Effective communications, influencing, and negotiation skills
• Analytical problem solving skills
• With a passion to ensure business benefits are realized through technology

How to Apply:

Applications should include: a brief summary of why you consider yourself best fit for this role, detailed CV indicating personal email and phone contacts, and copies of certificates and testimonials. 

Email subject title should indicate the job being applied for and email maximum size should be no larger than 10MB. 

All applications to be emailed to:

ictjobs@mumias-sugar.com

 and should be received by COB Friday 14th August 2013.

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Fortune Sacco Personal Assistant to the CEO Job in Kerugoya Kenya

We are a large licensed deposit taking rural Sacco serving members from diverse background ranging from farmers, employees in both formal and informal sectors, small and micro entrepreneurs, institutions e.t.c. 

Currently we have a membership of over 60,000 served across our ten branches. We exist to facilitate the mobilization of savings and provision of cost effective financial and non - financial services to our members and customers. 

Our vision as a community Sacco is to have an empowered and equitable community with improved living standards.  We are seeking to recruit into the following key vacancy:
 

Personal Assistant
 

We are hiring this person to provide administrative support to the C.E.O.
 

Key duties and responsibilities

• Maintaining the diary of the C.E.O.
• Managing the Sacco correspondence and mail, both electronic and hardcopy.
• Handling all enquiries and resolving members/ visitors queries.
• Receiving guests and directing clients to appropriate offices.
• Managing the head office to ensure it is well organized.
• Planning and preparation for meetings, taking minutes and keeping of notes.
• Receiving, directing and relaying telephone, email and fax messages.
• Managing and maintaining the general filing system.
• Providing secretarial support to the C.E.O and heads of departments.
• Managing office stationery and supplies.
• Supervise support staff.

Preferred Qualifications

• Diploma/Degree preferably in a business related field.
• Computer literate, more so Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Minimum 2 years relevant experience in a busy office environment.
• Should be between the ages of 26 -35 years old.

Interested candidates to send handwritten applications and detailed Curriculum Vitae (DO NOT SEND COPIES OF CERTIFICATES & TESTIMONIALS AS THESE ARE NOT NEEDED AT THIS STAGE) to the undersigned not later than Friday 9th August 2013.

The Human Resource Manager,
Fortune Sacco,
P.O. Box 559-10300
Kerugoya

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World Vision Sudan Program Development Manager Job in Kenya

World Vision

Program Development Manager, Sudan

Based in Kenya
 

This is your opportunity to use your field and donor country experience to help improve the lives and futures of some of the world’s most vulnerable children.
 

You can do this by joining World Vision – a global network of people committed to enhance the well-being of children everywhere by empowering them, their families and communities to overcome the challenges of poverty and injustice.
 

The program development manager will be the primary grant writer for World Vision Sudan (WVS) and will liaise with the country office in Sudan, support offices and key donors to develop resources towards the funding of the child well-being programs in Sudan. 

The position will also coordinate the preparation and submission of reports to all key donors and support offices.
 

We believe that every child born is a precious gift to the entire world and that their well-being concerns us all. 

We will not rest while children suffer in situations that can be changed. 

We are looking for people who share our beliefs and our passion.

Responsibilities Include:

• Working with the Program Development and Quality Assurance Director and sector managers / specialists, research, design and develop concept papers and proposals to fund programs in Sudan.
• Co-ordinate with in-country colleagues to ensure the production and submission of high quality reports to donors and support offices.
• In collaboration with Sector Specialists and Sector Managers ensure, UN/NGO partners, bilateral, multilaterals and Support Offices are kept abreast of WVS current and future programming.
• Innovative programming shared with new donors to broaden donor base for both emergency and rehabilitative programming.
• Grant tracking tool maintained and updated.

Required Skills Include:

• Master’s degree in relevant field (International Development/International Relations).
• Professional technical skill desired: Humanitarian standards (SPHERE), specific trainings on donor requirements e.g. DEC, GoG Training, EuropeAid training, Security training.
• 5-7 years of field and donor country experience.
• Demonstrated writing and proposal development skills.
• Excellent command of written and spoken English.
• Excellent interpersonal skills in engaging with donors, colleagues and partner NGOs.

If you believe you have the skills and experience to fulfill this vital and challenging role that will enhance the lives of thousands of vulnerable children in Sudan, we’d love to hear from you.
 

To learn more about this position, visit www.wvi.org/careers-employment, select “World Vision International Jobs” and navigate to Kenya. 

Apply online by submitting your CV by the closing date 18 Aug 2013. 

World Vision is an equal opportunity employer.

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Insurance Brokerage Company Operations Manager and Marketing Executives Jobs in Kenya

TIPS Management Services Limited

Operations Manager
 

Responsible to: The Managing Director

Our client is one of the leading Insurance Brokerage company would like to recruit an Operations Manager and a Sales Marketing executive to join an expanding team of professionals in the Insurance industry.

Main Responsibilities

• Ensure that the company has adequate financial resources to meet its mandate.
• Establish operational priorities and the allocation of resources in accordance with the company’s mandate, mission, vision and business plans.
• Maintain effective stakeholder relations with sector representatives.
• Develop and recommend to the CEO annual business plans and budgets that support the Company’s long-term strategy.
• Ensure that personnel and systems are in place so that the day-to-day business affairs of the Company are appropriately managed and documented
• Consistently strive to achieve the Company’s strategic, financial and operating goals and objectives
• Ensure that the Company achieves and maintains a satisfactory competitive position within its industry and a high standard for its products and services;
• Ensure delivery of exceptional customer experience by building business relationships
• Provide contribution and support to strategic direction of the business.
• Support Managing Director in acquisition of new business.
• Develop strong and fruitful relationships with clients and suppliers.
• Ensuring lean, but, adequate staffing levels, accounting for annual leave and staff rotas.
• Discussing and assessing clients’ current and future insurance needs
• Developing markets, new business and preparing timely reports
• Prepare work pans, review, delegate and supervise staff performance

Requirements:
 

University degree from a recognized university in relevant field. 

At least more than five years experience as an operations/underwriting manager, excellent sills in communication, negotiation, customer service, interpretation and producing reports, coach and train, understanding of insurance, time management, leadership and motivation, attitude and ability to accept
ownership of tasks, and effective decision maker.

Marketing Executives
 

A highly skilled opportunity for a passionate Marketing Executive to assist in Business Acquisition for the organisation business.

Reporting directly to the Marketing Manager to enhance a strong successful team
 

Key Roles

• Responding to tenders by sending out quotation requests, analyzing quotations, compiling and analyzing to ensure all technical requirements are met and tender documents submitted timely.
• Setting up of meetings to follow up on new business opportunities
• Expand the existing market and open new markets
• Developing marketing and training materials/literature
• Establishing good working relations with various underwriters for mutual benefits
• Providing regular marketing intelligence reports for timely business response
• Prepare marketing budgets and new product development
• Develop a marketing and business Development plan, weekly, monthly and annual.
• Preparation of weekly and monthly marketing reports

Requirements

• University degree from a recognized university in the relevant field with more than three years of experience. 
• Professional qualification in customer service will be an added advantage. 
• Potential candidates in this area will need to show evidence of: Communication and interpersonal skills, analytical skills, ability to use initiative and work under pressure, creative, drive, flexibility, numeracy and teamwork, influential and negotiation skills, oral and written skills and be IT literate.

Should you be interested in applying for the positions please send us your up to date and detailed CV, with summary of your academic, experience skills, availability and telephone numbers, email address and name of 3 referees including sectors worked. 

Director TIPS Management Services Limited 

P.O Box 78049-00507 Nairobi 

or email at tipsmanagement@gmail.com 

before 7th Augusts 2013

indicating the position to which you are applying above. 

We are willing to pay premiums for talented individuals with drive and flair to succeed as Operations Manager and Marketing Executives

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