SolarAid Local Project Officer Assistant Job in Kenya

Local Project Officer Assistant
 

SolarAid is a charity, tackling two of mankind’s the greatest hurdles - global warming and poverty - by harnessing our greatest resource, the Sun.
 

Over the next decade the focus of our mission is to banish the kerosene lamp from Africa (our big hairy audacious goal). 

Kerosene fuel is brutally expensive, dangerous and extremely bad for your health (and for the planet). 

Solar provides a safe and better alternative to lighting which enables families to use the money they save for whatever they wish.
 

We have always believed in business based solutions and to that end we wholly own a company, SunnyMoney that sells solar lights to communities in Africa. 

This approach ensures we treat people as customers, listening carefully to their needs, and also ensures sustainability of the work we do, engaging local traders to stock and repair solar products. 

We also install solar power on schools, clinics and community centres.
 

Our aim is for SunnyMoney to become profitable in the future.
 

We have had some exciting developments with sales of solar lights rocketing this year and strong evidence of the impact solar lighting has on increasing the performance of schools
 

This position reports to Project Officer.
 

Responsibilities:

• Manage Sales and Marketing activities in potential key facilities.
• Drive achievement of monthly set targets.
• Drive aggressive distribution and promotion of sunnymoney products in facilities
• Work closely with the Project Officer, through distribution channels and management of the same by commercially minded, innovative and professionalism to meet set targets at all times.
• Establish good public relations both internally and externally and particularly with collaborative            programmes and partners.
• Participate in marketing events such as seminars, trade shows, and telemarketing events.
• Prepare a variety of status reports, including activity, closing, follow up and adherence to goals
• Identify and resolve client concerns.
• Preparation of presentations, proposals and sales contracts

The Ideal Candidate should possess the following qualities

• Diploma in Sales and Marketing Preferred.
• Result-oriented individuals with a proven sales track record.
• Have good customer care and communication skills.
• Technical Acumen.
• Excellent sales and negotiation skills
• Ability to work well on your own and also as part of a team.
• Entrepreneurial Mindset.
• Have 2 years experience sales experience preferred.
• Must be computer literate
• A valid driving license with over 3 years driving, accident free and no endorsement would be an advantage.

If you are interested, and confident that you meet the requirements for the job, please send an application with a detailed CV, your expected salary, names and contacts of three references, a reliable daytime telephone/mobile contact
 

Please send your CV and a covering letter saying why you are suitable for the position to: info.kenya@solar-aid.org
 

We encourage female candidates to apply for this position.

Closing date for submissions: April 19th 2012

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Multi-National FMCG Area Business Manager Job in Nairobi Kenya (KShs 80K - 100K)

Our client is a Multi-National dealing in FMCG industry and is seeking to recruit a Area Business Manager.

Salary: Kshs 80,000 – 100,000 depending on experience plus incentives based on performance

Availability: Immediately

The position reports to the National Sales Manager and is based in Nairobi.
 

Objective

The incumbent will be accountable for effective motivation of territory sales team to achieve the Regional target through teamwork. 

S/He would also be responsible for new market identification, increasing width & depth of distribution through systematic retail coverage and institutional business. 

The incumbent shall also be required to conceptualize & implement below the line Sales Promotion strategies in the region.
 

Functions 

• Sales management
• Debtors management
• Cost Control
• Training and Development
• Team development

Education/Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in sales/marketing, MBA would be an added advantage
• Professional sales/ marketing qualification e.g CIM
• Computer applications training

Skills and experience required

• At least 5 years’ experience in a similar position
• Past experience dealing with multiple products
• Training experience

If you are up to the challenge and posses the necessary qualification and experience send your resume and application letter to jobs@jantakenya.com by 16th April, 2013 quoting ‘Area Business Manager’ the on the subject line. 

DO NOT attach any certificates.

Only shortlisted candidates shall be contacted.

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Van Sales Representatives Jobs in Nairobi Kenya

We are currently inviting applications for the following position;

Position: Van Sales Representatives

2 Posts
 

Location: Nairobi

Key Responsibilities:

• Deliver volume, coverage and sales fundamental targets.
• Ensure regular coverage of all VSR customers in your section.
• Follows strictly the VSR daily route plan and apply strictly the selling skills in all stores
• Sell in all stores the recommended retail price (PRP) and brand initiatives to all customers
• Ensure all SKU sold are displayed on shelf as per shelf space/ or on hangers by deploying effectively and efficiently all POSM targeted at VSR stores and create events that “wow” customers.
• Build outstanding goodwill with the VSR decision makers. “Own the Store”
• Achieve expected Golden store target on route.
• Sell on cash basis. No credit authorized.
• You will be responsible for timely and accurate Daily Sales Report (DSR) /MSR reports.

Job Specification

• University degree preferred
• Diploma in Sales and marketing from a recognized institution.
• At least two years sales experience
• Driving License with at least two years driving experience a MUST.
• Excellent communication & persuasive skills
• Tolerant and flexible, ability to withstand pressure.
• Self driven and honest individual.
• Aggressive, sharp with high degree of accuracy.
• Open minded , good reporting  skills 
• Team player  capable of operating in a dynamic environment
• Below 28 years.

Interested applicants who meet the above qualifications should send their cover letter and updated CV to hr@hasbahkenya.com on or before April 16, 2013. 

 Those earning above Ksh 30,000 need not apply.

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Chief Operating Officer Job in Nairobi Kenya

Job Title: Chief Operating Officer    

Job Code: COO/ALW/130411
 

Number of Positions Open: 1    

Reports To: CEO
 

Location: Nairobi, Kenya    

Closing Date: Open Until Filled

Summary:

Our client is the premier community of young, dynamic and influential leaders in Africa. 

They aim to catalyze prosperity in Africa by: Celebrating and promoting entrepreneurship as the surest way for Africa to achieve prosperity, and creating and strengthening relationships between leaders in Africa such that these relationships can lead to greater intra-African trade, investment, partnership and collaboration.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Provide effective and inspiring leadership by being actively involved in all programs and services, developing a broad and deep knowledge of all programs.
• Identify opportunities for our client to leverage cross-program strengths to take advantage of new opportunities and/or to address organizational challenges.
• Lead, coach, develop, and retain our client’s high-performance senior management team with an emphasis on developing capacity in strategic analysis and planning and program budgeting.
• Develop and implement training programs and retreats to expand the capacity of all staff.
• Prepare and submit an annual operational budget, manage effectively within this budget, and report accurately on progress made and challenges encountered.
• Ensure the continued financial viability of our clients operational units through sound fiscal management.
• Manage and cultivate existing relationships with funders to secure and expand recurring revenue streams.
• Provide programmatic leadership and input for all strategic plan implementation processes with the CEO and staff. Coach program directors as they implement the strategic plan and transition program operations.
• Develop and implement a system for tracking and reporting on the progress of the strategic plan implementation.

Experience:

• 7+ years of experience

Skills and Certification:

• Minimum BS/BA degree and a track record in senior program management.
• A passion for Africa
• Excellence in organizational management with the ability to coach a senior-level staff to manage and develop high-performance teams and develop and implement program strategies.
• Deep experience in program budgeting and fiscal management.
• Track record of effectively leading a direct service organize with a complex array of programs with the ability to leverage strengths across program areas; excellent project management skills.
• Analytic and decisive decision maker with the ability to prioritize and communicate to staff key objectives and tactics necessary to achieve organizational goals.
• Ability to point to specific examples of having led organizational transformation projects and program development.
• Unwavering commitment to quality programs and data-driven program evaluation.
• Fundraising experience with the ability to engage a wide range of stakeholders and cultures.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills; a persuasive and passionate communicator with excellent public speaking skills.
• Action-oriented, entrepreneurial, flexible, and innovative approach to operational management.
• Passion, humility, integrity, positive attitude, mission-driven, and self-directed.

Other Information:

The position will entail extensive travel across the continent to engage with the most dynamic people bringing innovation and prosperity to Africa!
   
How to Apply:

Interested candidates holding the necessary requirements, good performance and / or references are encouraged to apply with detailed CV’s, inclusive of names and contacts of 3 referees, current telephone number and email address

Click here to apply online

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Graphic Designer Job Vacancy (KShs 40K - 60K)

We are looking for an  excellent all-round Designer and Creative Art worker who can turn their hand to anything - from an annual review to an HTML email (with corporate branding, flash banners, websites and press ads in between!)... could that be you?

Our ideal person would...

• Take creative marketing solutions from concept to final execution
• Be able to work independently or as part of a team
• Work across multiple media channels including: print advertising, brochures, corporate identity, annual reports, website design, e-shots, online banner campaigns, PoS etc...
• Be able to effectively visualise concepts and pitch ideas internally or to clients at presentation meetings
• Be able to generate designs either digitally or through scamps or storyboards.
• Work to client's brand guidelines
• Work to brief and show understanding and relevance to the target market
• Search and source library imagery, attend photo shoots and provide art direction
• Liaise with suppliers: media, printers, developers etc.
• Have a flexible attitude and be happy to contribute as part of a small, productive

Salary range should be about 40K – 60K

Skills

• Experience within a digital design and print creative background
• Minimum 2 years solid work experience preferably more
• Full understanding of Adobe Creative Suite 5.5 both online and offline executions using the following programmes to a professional standard:
• InDesign
• Photoshop
• Acrobat
• Illustrator
• Dreamweaver
• Fireworks
• Flash

Email CV to riona@kentrain.co.ke, by 20th of April

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Accountant Job Vacancy in Kenya

Accountant
General Description

Monthly accounts reconciliations with liaison to accounts receivable and follow up
 

Timely processing of payments;
 

Prepare batches of invoices for data entry into the system.
 

Review, check all invoices and ensure receipt of goods/services is acknowledged by the user departments before invoice processing.
 

Timely and accurate receipting of cash and cheques from clients;
 

Remittance of all statutory deductions
 

Analyzing and reconciliation of general ledger accounts.
 

Reconciliation of daily collections and ensuring revenue completeness;
 

Prompt and accurate updating of customers accounts and issuing of monthly statements;
 

Undertake other tasks as may be delegated by management.
 

Qualifications

• A degree in Finance, Commerce, Accounting or related field
• At least 2 years’ experience in a senior position
• Minimum CPA Part 2, with 4 years working experience in a busy finance and accounting department
• A high degree of computer literacy, with working knowledge of an integrated financial account system and proficient in the use of MS Office packages.
• Analytical thinking with good business and commercial awareness
• Quality orientated with high attention to detail and accuracy, strong analysis, judgment and problem solving skills.
• Strong communication skills in all forms including written, oral, email, telephone, and presentation
• Excellent planning, organizational and time management skills, the ability to prioritize and meet deadlines capable of working independently
• Very strong service orientation, with the ability to work effectively with people at all levels
• Self-motivated, resourceful and results oriented, with unquestionable integrity and a high regard for confidentiality

Interested candidates should email a detailed CV and salary requirements to Bentleys@bentleysinter.com with the subject line  “Accountant”. 

Or upload Cv to www.bentleysinter.com
 

The application deadline is 18th April, 2013

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Human Resource Manager Career in Kenya

Human Resource Manager

General Description:

To review, plan, implement and coordinate both internal and external staff training / development, skills development and all related function including staff appraisal, implementation and incentive schemes.
 

To manage & coordinate staff communication & induction programs as well as the company performance management process based on company strategy to ensure that business goals are met.
 

Play a key facilitating role in the timely identification and recruitment of appropriate and adequate manpower in line with the organizational plans and labour laws for both permanent and temporary staff and ensure proper placement of new staff
 

Maintain good industrial relations by ensuring correct and consistent application of company rules and regulations.
 

Managing the Human Resource budget to ensure cost management goals are achieved.
 

Managing hiring process and performance management process in order to attract and maintain a highly skilled workforce and ensure that they are optimally engaged through developing / revising job descriptions.
 

Handling staff disciplinary and grievance process in a prompt, conscientious manner while paying heed to the company's business needs and policies.
 

Continually review and updating the terms and conditions of service of employees to ensure that the company remains within common market practice and communicate to the staff appropriately.
 

Cultivating an organization culture that supports team spirit and strong work ethic.

Work experience requirements:

• At least 5 years in Human Resources and 2 as a Human Resource manager.

Education Requirements

• A degree in Business related field and a higher diploma in Human Resources Management
• Higher National Diploma in Human Resources Management or other recognized human resource qualification.
• At least three (3) professional references that can attest to your ability to perform the functions of this position.

Interested candidates should email a detailed CV and salary requirements to Bentleys@bentleysinter.com with the subject line “HR Manager”. 

Or upload cv to www.bentleysinter.com

The application deadline is 18th April, 2013

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Sales Men Jobs in Kenya

Sales Men
 

Requirement
 

Minimum Diploma in Sales and Marketing or equivalent.
 

Minimum of one year Experience in Sales and Marketing
 

Knowledge of Computer applications
 

Good communication Skills
 

Focused and looking to grow his career from every angle
 

Honest, reliable and disciplined
 

Mature and Open minded
 

Driving experience is an added advantage

Interested candidates should email a detailed CV and salary requirements to Bentleys@bentleysinter.com with the subject line “Sales man”. 

Or upload cv to www.bentleysinter.com

The application deadline is 18th April, 2013

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Training Business Development Executive Job in Nairobi Kenya

Business Development Executive – Training
 

Terms: 1 year contract (possibility of extension)
 

Work station: Nairobi (should be prepared to work in any other station within Kenya)

Primary Responsibilities:
 

Prepare individual sales action plans in line with the overall Training sales strategy to ensure a targeted and focused approach that consistently contributes to the overall growth aims of the business and maximize profit.
 

Materialize current sales opportunities and identify new ones to meet required revenue targets within defined areas of responsibility
 

Specific Responsibilities:

• In conjunction with overall Training and Sales strategy, create sales plans to grow training revenue for designated economic sectors.
• Identify, research, plan and contact potential clients to establish new and additional business in order to achieve targeted revenue growth.
• Anticipate, identify and understand client’s needs and pains and translate those into sales opportunities.
• Prepare quotations, service agreements and tenders within set deadlines.
• Ensure timely creation of quotes and professional submission of all information as requested by clients, ensure follow-up.
• Prepare and submit timely and accurate reports of sales activities, especially client visits/calls
• Monitor customer satisfaction.
• Maintain positive relationships with current and potential clients through regular contacts.
• Support marketing strategy and business development teams as appropriate.
• Track competitor activity and general market and marketing intelligence.
• Assist invoicing and support for debt collection as determined by the Sales Manager
• Maintain awareness and understanding of all COMPANY services, ensuring that the full range of COMPANY services are presented to new and existing clients to maximize sales opportunities.
• At all times, adopt a safe behavior by exercising due regard for the health and safety of COMPANY employees and clients, in line with COMPANY policies and procedures.
• At all times, comply with COMPANY Code of Integrity and Professional Conduct.
• Network with key players.

Profile:

• Degree in Sales/Marketing/Commerce
• Minimum of 2 years of sales experience in service industry. Experience in training services will be an added advantage.
• Training on ISO 9001:2008 Lead Auditor course and ISO 10015 will be an added advantage
• Proficiency in English and Kiswahili

Required Skills:

• Ability to write, appraise and negotiate detailed contracts and commercial agreements
• Ability to present detailed concepts to an audience in a presentation environment
• Ablity to work under own initiative and with a high degree of autonomy
• Knowledge of IT systems, particularly MS Office applications
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Team player
• Strong service oriented mindset

Other information:

• Valid driving license
• Ability to travel, sometimes at short notice
• Valid passport

Interested candidates should submit their detailed resume with current/last salary to training.salesbusiness@gmail.com no later than Thursday, April 18th 2013 

Please mention “BUSINESS TRAINING” on the subject line.
 

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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Training Business Development Executive Job in Nairobi Kenya

Business Development Executive – Training
 

Terms: 1 year contract (possibility of extension)
 

Work station: Nairobi (should be prepared to work in any other station within Kenya)

Primary Responsibilities:
 

Prepare individual sales action plans in line with the overall Training sales strategy to ensure a targeted and focused approach that consistently contributes to the overall growth aims of the business and maximize profit.
 

Materialize current sales opportunities and identify new ones to meet required revenue targets within defined areas of responsibility
 

Specific Responsibilities:

• In conjunction with overall Training and Sales strategy, create sales plans to grow training revenue for designated economic sectors.
• Identify, research, plan and contact potential clients to establish new and additional business in order to achieve targeted revenue growth.
• Anticipate, identify and understand client’s needs and pains and translate those into sales opportunities.
• Prepare quotations, service agreements and tenders within set deadlines.
• Ensure timely creation of quotes and professional submission of all information as requested by clients, ensure follow-up.
• Prepare and submit timely and accurate reports of sales activities, especially client visits/calls
• Monitor customer satisfaction.
• Maintain positive relationships with current and potential clients through regular contacts.
• Support marketing strategy and business development teams as appropriate.
• Track competitor activity and general market and marketing intelligence.
• Assist invoicing and support for debt collection as determined by the Sales Manager
• Maintain awareness and understanding of all COMPANY services, ensuring that the full range of COMPANY services are presented to new and existing clients to maximize sales opportunities.
• At all times, adopt a safe behavior by exercising due regard for the health and safety of COMPANY employees and clients, in line with COMPANY policies and procedures.
• At all times, comply with COMPANY Code of Integrity and Professional Conduct.
• Network with key players.

Profile:

• Degree in Sales/Marketing/Commerce
• Minimum of 2 years of sales experience in service industry. Experience in training services will be an added advantage.
• Training on ISO 9001:2008 Lead Auditor course and ISO 10015 will be an added advantage
• Proficiency in English and Kiswahili

Required Skills:

• Ability to write, appraise and negotiate detailed contracts and commercial agreements
• Ability to present detailed concepts to an audience in a presentation environment
• Ablity to work under own initiative and with a high degree of autonomy
• Knowledge of IT systems, particularly MS Office applications
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Team player
• Strong service oriented mindset

Other information:

• Valid driving license
• Ability to travel, sometimes at short notice
• Valid passport

Interested candidates should submit their detailed resume with current/last salary to training.salesbusiness@gmail.com no later than Thursday, April 18th 2013 

Please mention “BUSINESS TRAINING” on the subject line.
 

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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Operations Manager Job in Kenya

Operations Manager
 

Qualifications / Job Requirement and Personal Attribute

Degree in interior Design and a post graduate training in Project management.
 

5 years working experience in design and project management.
 

Relevant managerial skill.
 

Very highly detailed and organized person.
 

Be able to inspire and lead people who work under him in order to achieve the desired results.
 

Work for long and odd hours and under pressure with no supervision.

Job Description
 

Management Role

• Head the operations department and be fully responsible of its effective and efficient functioning.
• Ensure that the operations department works in sync with the other departments and as per the laid down processes.
• Get and maintain pool of subcontractors, who are qualified and negotiate with them on the rates which are within the approved company rates.
• Recommending on staffing needs and training for everyone in operations department
• Advice accordingly on all improvements that may need to be made in operations and spearhead such improvements.

Before Implementation

• Understand the design details before the project starts.
• Assign projects to project managers and supervise them.
• In consolation with the marketer, Planning of works in line with the time marketers agreed with the client, documenting the plan in a project schedule and ensuring such schedule is followed.
• Review project files and approve by signing before flag off by checking;
• That the files are complete
• The materials schedule captures the right materials, right quality and quantity
• Ensuring right labour is captured as negotiated with the subcontractor.
• Ensure proper safety and protective gears are requested.
• Ensure that all contingencies are captured in the budget.

During Implementation

• Approve all budgets from operations department
• Proper coordination of material requisition and procurement to ensure efficiency in logistics.
• Monitor the implementation of all projects and ensure proper reporting to the relevant stakeholders.
• Offer technical advice during implementation of projects.
• Ensure projects are complemented and handed over with a letter in due time.
• Ensure that all subcontractors are well branded and the gears are take good care of and returned to the office after completion of a project.
• Being creative and innovative in design implementation to give the company a competitive edge.
• Approve all labour budgets by Friday  for payments on Saturday
• Ensuring that all proposed changes and additional by the client during implementation are properly addressed in written for and that proper processes are followed to implement such changes.
• Ensure work already done is well protected.
• Ensure proper posturing on site to create the desired perspective by the client.
• Report to the management on the progress of all projects.

Safety and compliance

• Ensure proper implementation of safety guidelines at all sites.
• Ensure that every task is implemented as per the basic parameters guideline and updating that guideline.
• Quality control in conjunction with the designers

Cvs to be sent to cvs@careerdirections.co.ke latest by 19th of April 2013.

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Operations Manager Job in Kenya

Operations Manager
 

Qualifications / Job Requirement and Personal Attribute

Degree in interior Design and a post graduate training in Project management.
 

5 years working experience in design and project management.
 

Relevant managerial skill.
 

Very highly detailed and organized person.
 

Be able to inspire and lead people who work under him in order to achieve the desired results.
 

Work for long and odd hours and under pressure with no supervision.

Job Description
 

Management Role

• Head the operations department and be fully responsible of its effective and efficient functioning.
• Ensure that the operations department works in sync with the other departments and as per the laid down processes.
• Get and maintain pool of subcontractors, who are qualified and negotiate with them on the rates which are within the approved company rates.
• Recommending on staffing needs and training for everyone in operations department
• Advice accordingly on all improvements that may need to be made in operations and spearhead such improvements.

Before Implementation

• Understand the design details before the project starts.
• Assign projects to project managers and supervise them.
• In consolation with the marketer, Planning of works in line with the time marketers agreed with the client, documenting the plan in a project schedule and ensuring such schedule is followed.
• Review project files and approve by signing before flag off by checking;
• That the files are complete
• The materials schedule captures the right materials, right quality and quantity
• Ensuring right labour is captured as negotiated with the subcontractor.
• Ensure proper safety and protective gears are requested.
• Ensure that all contingencies are captured in the budget.

During Implementation

• Approve all budgets from operations department
• Proper coordination of material requisition and procurement to ensure efficiency in logistics.
• Monitor the implementation of all projects and ensure proper reporting to the relevant stakeholders.
• Offer technical advice during implementation of projects.
• Ensure projects are complemented and handed over with a letter in due time.
• Ensure that all subcontractors are well branded and the gears are take good care of and returned to the office after completion of a project.
• Being creative and innovative in design implementation to give the company a competitive edge.
• Approve all labour budgets by Friday  for payments on Saturday
• Ensuring that all proposed changes and additional by the client during implementation are properly addressed in written for and that proper processes are followed to implement such changes.
• Ensure work already done is well protected.
• Ensure proper posturing on site to create the desired perspective by the client.
• Report to the management on the progress of all projects.

Safety and compliance

• Ensure proper implementation of safety guidelines at all sites.
• Ensure that every task is implemented as per the basic parameters guideline and updating that guideline.
• Quality control in conjunction with the designers

Cvs to be sent to cvs@careerdirections.co.ke latest by 19th of April 2013.

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