International Rescue Committee Supply Chain Assistant, HR Assistant and Nutrition Officer Jobs in Kenya

The International Rescue Committee (IRC) in Kenya serves vulnerable populations in the Turkana and Garissa regions as well as in Eastleigh, Nairobi. 

The IRC implements programs in the areas of comprehensive primary health care, nutrition, protection, peace building, water and sanitation and hygiene (WASH), HIV/AIDS prevention, response to gender based violence, disaster risk reduction (DRR), livelihoods and governance. 

Applications are invited for the following positions:
 

1. Supply Chain Assistant – Procurement - Lodwar
 

2. Human resource and Admin Assistant – Lodwar
 

3. Nutrition Officer – Kakuma
 

Full Job descriptions can be downloaded at www.rescue.org/careers
 

IRC leading the way from harm to home
 

IRC is an Equal Opportunity Employer IRC considers all applicants on the basis of merit without regard to race, sex, color, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status or disability.

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International Rescue Committee Supply Chain Assistant, HR Assistant and Nutrition Officer Jobs in Kenya

The International Rescue Committee (IRC) in Kenya serves vulnerable populations in the Turkana and Garissa regions as well as in Eastleigh, Nairobi. 

The IRC implements programs in the areas of comprehensive primary health care, nutrition, protection, peace building, water and sanitation and hygiene (WASH), HIV/AIDS prevention, response to gender based violence, disaster risk reduction (DRR), livelihoods and governance. 

Applications are invited for the following positions:
 

1. Supply Chain Assistant – Procurement - Lodwar
 

2. Human resource and Admin Assistant – Lodwar
 

3. Nutrition Officer – Kakuma
 

Full Job descriptions can be downloaded at www.rescue.org/careers
 

IRC leading the way from harm to home
 

IRC is an Equal Opportunity Employer IRC considers all applicants on the basis of merit without regard to race, sex, color, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status or disability.

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Enchanting‐Africa Assistant Product Executive / Trip Coordinator (French) Job Vacancy

Exciting Job Opportunity

Assistant Product Executive / Trip Coordinator (French)

Would you like to work for an innovative boutique travel company? 

Do you enjoy interacting with people from different countries? 

Do you believe that Africa is a fascinating destination for tourists? 

Would you like to join a team which is young, entrepreneurial and passionate?

Who are we?
 

Enchanting‐Africa is a specialized travel company focusing on tailor‐made travel experiences in Africa and is part of Enchanting‐Travels, a global travel company which has grown into one of the leading providers of high‐quality personalized trips to Africa, India, Asia and South America. 

The company has offices in Germany, India, Argentina and Kenya and representations in the US, UK and Singapore.
 

With the African headquarters located in Nairobi, Enchanting‐Africa currently focuses on tailor‐made journeys to 12 African countries ‐ Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda, Rwanda, Mozambique, Malawi, Botswana, Zambia, Zimbabwe, South Africa, Lesotho and Seychelles ‐ and is gradually expanding to selected additional destinations across the African continent.

We wish to hire an enthusiastic and hardworking individual to fill the position of Assistant Product
Executive/Trip Coordinator – French to further strengthen the Product Management department in our
Nairobi office.
Key Responsibilities:

• Planning and pricing tailor‐made travel itineraries and creating travel proposals.
• Performing research on destinations.
• Meeting & greeting guests at the airport.
• Briefing guests on the itinerary
• Being the sole point of contact for guests during a trip.
• Checking hotel and flight availability.

Required Interests, Skills, Qualifications & Experience:

• Must be Fluent in French language.
• Passion for presenting Africa as a tourism destination, knowledge of East African tourist destinations.
• Extremely high attention to detail and high level of precision.
• Able to work independently with minimal supervision and ensuring high quality outputs.
• Proficient with Microsoft Excel and Word.
• Diploma or degree.

If you meet the criteria specified above, we look forward to receiving your application via email with the email subject heading as PE/TC13 by 19th May 2013. 

Email: recruiting@enchanting‐africa.com

www.enchanting-africa.com

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Enchanting‐Africa Assistant Product Executive / Trip Coordinator (French) Job Vacancy

Exciting Job Opportunity

Assistant Product Executive / Trip Coordinator (French)

Would you like to work for an innovative boutique travel company? 

Do you enjoy interacting with people from different countries? 

Do you believe that Africa is a fascinating destination for tourists? 

Would you like to join a team which is young, entrepreneurial and passionate?

Who are we?
 

Enchanting‐Africa is a specialized travel company focusing on tailor‐made travel experiences in Africa and is part of Enchanting‐Travels, a global travel company which has grown into one of the leading providers of high‐quality personalized trips to Africa, India, Asia and South America. 

The company has offices in Germany, India, Argentina and Kenya and representations in the US, UK and Singapore.
 

With the African headquarters located in Nairobi, Enchanting‐Africa currently focuses on tailor‐made journeys to 12 African countries ‐ Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda, Rwanda, Mozambique, Malawi, Botswana, Zambia, Zimbabwe, South Africa, Lesotho and Seychelles ‐ and is gradually expanding to selected additional destinations across the African continent.

We wish to hire an enthusiastic and hardworking individual to fill the position of Assistant Product
Executive/Trip Coordinator – French to further strengthen the Product Management department in our
Nairobi office.
Key Responsibilities:

• Planning and pricing tailor‐made travel itineraries and creating travel proposals.
• Performing research on destinations.
• Meeting & greeting guests at the airport.
• Briefing guests on the itinerary
• Being the sole point of contact for guests during a trip.
• Checking hotel and flight availability.

Required Interests, Skills, Qualifications & Experience:

• Must be Fluent in French language.
• Passion for presenting Africa as a tourism destination, knowledge of East African tourist destinations.
• Extremely high attention to detail and high level of precision.
• Able to work independently with minimal supervision and ensuring high quality outputs.
• Proficient with Microsoft Excel and Word.
• Diploma or degree.

If you meet the criteria specified above, we look forward to receiving your application via email with the email subject heading as PE/TC13 by 19th May 2013. 

Email: recruiting@enchanting‐africa.com

www.enchanting-africa.com

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Kenyan Paraplegic Organization Project Officer Job Vacancy in Nairobi (KShs 30K)

Kenyan Paraplegic Organization [KPO] is a local charity founded in 2004.

It is registered under the NGOs Coordination Act (1990) with the mandate to enhance the welfare and quality of life of persons living with the traumas of a spinal cord injury (SCI) and related disability in Kenya. 

KPO is recruiting for the position of Project Officer to spearhead the implementation of its Community Outreach.

The holder of this position will serve as the fundamental link between KPO and the target community, that is, persons living with the traumas of a spinal cord injury and related disability. 

He/she will also be responsible for developing relationships with key community stakeholders, policy-makers, and referral sources to educate them on the traumas of spinal cord injuries. 

Through grassroots and community-based efforts he/she will also be responsible for the implementation of the community outreach growth strategy to achieve intended awareness with equivalent retention goals of KPO furthering this effort.

The suitable candidate must:

• Have a Bachelors in any of the social studies
• Be 28 years of age and above
• Be committed, dedicated and self-driven
• Have good communication skills
• At least two (2) years of practical experience working with persons with disabilities
• Ability to work in hardship areas and produced the desired results with minimal supervision

Based in Nairobi, the Salary offered for this position is Kshs. 30,000. 

The successful candidate shall be expected to report immediately.

Due to the urgency of filling this position, the applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis and there is a possibility of interviews being conducted before the application deadline.

If you are the right candidate we are looking for, please send your applications to talk2us@kenyanparaplegic.or.ke including your Cover Letter and Curriculum Vitae (CV) latest by 5:00pm on 24th May 2013.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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Academic Writers Wanted!

We are a dedicated company of writers serving clients in all parts of the world. 

The field of work is far reaching, and includes topics such as history, current affairs, sociology, literature, business, and marketing, among others. 

Because of a recent increase in the number of clients, we seek to hire a team of 16 experienced, committed and qualified writers. 

Our remuneration is one the best in the market with good writers taking home a net of over 50, 000/= per month.

Qualifications

One must have a minimum of a Bachelor’s degree from a recognized institution

One must have at least 6 months writing experience.

One must have a 24 hr access to reliable internet.

Remuneration: Our team of writers is paid twice a month, on 7th and 23rd every month.

Application

Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV, copies of academic certificates, 2 sample papers (MLA and APA) to: makauphilipe@gmail.com

Applications should be made on or before 31st May 2013.

Only successful applicants will be contacted.

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Financial Analyst Job in Kenya

Financial Analyst
 

Our client urgently seeks to fill the above position
 

Job Purpose:
 

Reports financial soundness of Controls and Procedures in place in all aspects (financial & Operational) of the Company by analyzing data and processes.

Financial Analyst Job Duties:

• Track Sales Performances of the various sites, analyze and report to your supervisor any material variances and any procedural processes which may cause the Group Companies to lose cash or assets.
• Track the performance of departments based on the KPIs set and give reports required
• Give Reports on adherence of Company procedures, policies by the staff/departments.
• Carry out the Internal Audit function. In particular track check financial transactions to ensure they are fraud free, report any weaknesses found in keeping in line with sound financial management.
• Provides information to management by assembling and summarizing data; preparing reports; making presentations of findings, analyses, and recommendations.
• Assemble spreadsheets and draw charts and graphs used to illustrate technical reports, using computer.

Job Activities
 

1) Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events -- Identifying information by categorizing, estimating, recognizing differences or similarities, and detecting changes in circumstances or events.

2) Analyzing Data or Information -- Identifying the underlying principles, reasons, or facts of information by breaking down information or data into separate parts.

3) Provide Consultation and Advice to Others -- Providing guidance and expert advice to management or other groups on technical, systems-, or process-related topics.

4) Getting Information -- Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources.

5) Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others -- Translating or explaining what information means and how it can be used.

Skills/Qualifications:

• Reporting Skills - Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs
• Financial Skills- Forecasting, Corporate Finance, Financial Diagnosis.
• Analyzing Information, Statistical Analysis, Process Improvement.
• Monitoring – Listening ,Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action

Education/Profession Background

• 1st degree with Accounting/Statistical qualifications necessary
• Good Communication skills – written & Oral
• Hands on experience preferred

If you meet the above minimum requirements, urgently send us your CV (INCLUDE YOUR CURRENT AND EXPECTED SALARY ON THE CV) via email to;
 

Frank Management Consult Limited,
Nyaku House, 1st Floor,  Argwings Kodhek Road.
Hurlingham.
 

Emails:  frankmconsult@yahoo.com,info@frankmconsult.com

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KMA Trainee Environment Officer Job in Kenya

Job Re-Advertisement

Kenya Maritime Authority wishes to invite qualified applicants to fill the following position:

Trainee Environment Officer - KMAG Scale 5 (1 Post)
 

Job Description

Understudy the Environment Officer in undertaking surveillance, monitoring and preventing oil spills and other harmful substances at sea and inland waters, and implementing the National oil spill response contingency plan.

Other duties and responsibilities at this level will involve:

• Carrying out environmental impact assessment;
• Assessment of environmental impact assessment reports;
• Documentation of the cost of responding to oil/chemical spills in Kenyan navigable waters;
• Assessment of environmental damage caused by pollution;
• Monitoring underwater and over water environments; and
• Overseeing the exploration and exploitation of offshore developments projects in Kenya navigable waters.

Academic Qualifications

For appointment to this grade, a candidate must:

• Be holder of Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science and Management.
• Class Ill Certificate of competence in accordance with regulation Il/I or Ill/I of STOW Convention 78 as amended will be a clear advantage.

Experience

• At least 2 years relevant experience either carrying out related environmental impact assessment or at least 6 months as a third officer /engineer in a foreign going vessel while holding class Ill/i certificate of competence.

Skills

The right candidate for this position must have the ability to learn fast. Other key skills include:

• excellent interpersonal, management and communication skills;
• excellent organization skills;
• computer literacy and familiarity with standard office computer applications; and
• ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.

Applicants who meet the specified requirements should send their application letters with their detailed CVs, copies of academic and professional certificates and other testimonials together with day-time telephone contact, names and contact of three referees to:

The Director General
Kenya Maritime Authority
P O. Box 95076 - 80104, Mombasa.
Or drop the application at Kenya Maritime Authority, White House, 2nd Floor, Moi Avenue, near Dock yard, Mombasa.

So as to reach not later than Monday 27th May 2013.

Only short listed candidates will be contacted.

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KMA Trainee Environment Officer Job in Kenya

Job Re-Advertisement

Kenya Maritime Authority wishes to invite qualified applicants to fill the following position:

Trainee Environment Officer - KMAG Scale 5 (1 Post)
 

Job Description

Understudy the Environment Officer in undertaking surveillance, monitoring and preventing oil spills and other harmful substances at sea and inland waters, and implementing the National oil spill response contingency plan.

Other duties and responsibilities at this level will involve:

• Carrying out environmental impact assessment;
• Assessment of environmental impact assessment reports;
• Documentation of the cost of responding to oil/chemical spills in Kenyan navigable waters;
• Assessment of environmental damage caused by pollution;
• Monitoring underwater and over water environments; and
• Overseeing the exploration and exploitation of offshore developments projects in Kenya navigable waters.

Academic Qualifications

For appointment to this grade, a candidate must:

• Be holder of Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science and Management.
• Class Ill Certificate of competence in accordance with regulation Il/I or Ill/I of STOW Convention 78 as amended will be a clear advantage.

Experience

• At least 2 years relevant experience either carrying out related environmental impact assessment or at least 6 months as a third officer /engineer in a foreign going vessel while holding class Ill/i certificate of competence.

Skills

The right candidate for this position must have the ability to learn fast. Other key skills include:

• excellent interpersonal, management and communication skills;
• excellent organization skills;
• computer literacy and familiarity with standard office computer applications; and
• ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.

Applicants who meet the specified requirements should send their application letters with their detailed CVs, copies of academic and professional certificates and other testimonials together with day-time telephone contact, names and contact of three referees to:

The Director General
Kenya Maritime Authority
P O. Box 95076 - 80104, Mombasa.
Or drop the application at Kenya Maritime Authority, White House, 2nd Floor, Moi Avenue, near Dock yard, Mombasa.

So as to reach not later than Monday 27th May 2013.

Only short listed candidates will be contacted.

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IED Monitoring & Evaluation Officer Job in Kenya

Monitoring & Evaluation Officer

Institute For Educational Development

Strengthening Education Systems East Africa

This position will provide support for IED Projects and be responsible for providing effective and efficient project support to meet project objectives. 

This position is responsible for guiding the overall M&E strategy and implementation of related activities for IED projects

Responsibilities

• The Monitoring & Evaluation Officer duties will include:
• Working with Manager, Projects and External Relations, coordinates M&E activities to ensure monitoring and evaluation activities are planned, implemented and reported in an efficient, effective and timely manner
• Coordinating activities and participating as appropriate in the collection and analysis of data for monitoring and evaluation purposes
• Assist in developing the overall framework and strategy for project M&E e.g. annual project reviews, participatory impact assessments, process monitoring, operations monitoring and lessons-learned
• Undertake regular visits to the field to support implementation of M&E and to identify where adaptations might be needed.
• Preparing reports on monitoring and evaluation activities, as required
• Participating in tracking project control measures to ensure timely project implementation
• Identifying and providing technical support requirements for monitoring of implemented interventions at all levels of project implementation
• Maintaining efficient electronic and manual filing systems for project monitoring & evaluation information
• Any other monitoring and evaluation duties as assigned by the Director, IED EA or Manager projects and External Relations.

The IED Monitoring & Evaluation Officer will be appointed for three years, renewable subject to satisfactory performance. 

The position will require travel to regional areas in East Africa.

Previous experience in a similar role is essential.

Selection Criteria

The ideal candidate should:

• Hold an MA Degree in Statistics, Sociology, Economics or related field.
• Have minimum of five years similar or related work experience
• Have excellent communication skills both in English and Kiswahili.
• High level of written English skills essential
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and meet deadlines
• Be proficient in MS Office applications including high level skills in Excel.

To Apply

To find further details on this role please visit our website www.aku.edu

Please send your application letter comprising a maximum of 2 pages addressing the selection criteria, a current CV, and contact details for two professional referees to 

Human Resources Office, 

AKU-TIHE, P.O Box 125 Dar es Salaam, 

or email hr.tihe@aku.edu by 6th June 2013.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted

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Ecryp Technology Solutions Sales Executives Jobs in Kenya (KShs 30K - 50K)

Ecryp Technology Solutions is a well established IT company and wish to recruit qualified Sales Executives with a sole purpose of providing tailor made and customized solutions for Hotel industry.

Job Description

• Identifies business opportunities by identifying prospects and evaluating their position in the industry; researching and analyzing sales options.
• Sells products by establishing contact and developing relationships with prospects; recommending solutions.
• Maintains relationships with clients by providing support, information, and guidance; researching and recommending new opportunities; recommending profit and service improvements.
• Identifies product improvements or new products by remaining current on industry trends, market activities, and competitors.
• Prepares reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing information.
• Maintains quality service by establishing and enforcing organization standards.
• Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications; establishing personal networks; benchmarking state-of-the-art practices; participating in professional societies.
• Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.

Qualification/Experience

• Diploma in Sales and Marketing
• Must have experience in selling softwares e.g Payroll software, hotel software, accounting software
• More than 3 years experience in sales
• Very good knowledge in IT
• Experience in making presentations

Salary/Employment

Contract full time 30,000-50,000

Only candidates with the above qualification should apply.

Available candidates to apply immediately. 

Email: lenah@ecrypsolutions.com

Deadline 23/05/13

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Professional Training Institution Graphic Designer Job in Kenya (KShs 30K - 40K)

Our client is a professional training institution offering specialised training in a variety of fields at Certificate, Diploma, Advanced Diploma and Degree level.

The graphic designer will be responsible for creating design solutions that have a high visual impact.

The designs are required for a huge variety of products and activities, such as websites, advertising, books, magazines, posters, computer games, product packaging, exhibitions and displays, corporate communications and corporate identity.

The work demands creative flair, up-to-date knowledge of industry software and a professional approach to time, costs and deadlines.

Typical work activities

A graphic designer's job may involve managing more than one design brief at a time and allocating the relevant amount of time according to the value of the job. 

Typical activities include:

• developing design briefs by gathering information and data through research
• thinking creatively to produce new ideas and concepts
• using innovation to redefine a design brief within the constraints of cost and time
• presenting finalised ideas and concepts
• working with a wide range of media, including photography and computer-aided design (CAD)
• proofreading to produce accurate and high-quality work;
• contributing ideas and design artwork to the overall brief;
• demonstrating illustrative skills with rough sketches;
• working on layouts and artworking pages ready for print;
• keeping abreast of emerging technologies in new media, particularly design programs such as QuarkXPress, FreeHand, Illustrator, Photoshop, 3ds Max, Acrobat, Director, Dreamweaver and Flash;
• developing interactive design;

Salary expectation: 30,000- 40,000 Kshs

If you feel you fit the above role please send your CV to jobs@alternatedoors.co.ke

Include samples of your work in the application (at least 3)

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Moving the Goalposts Economic Empowerment Coordinator Job in Kilifi Kenya

Re advertisement

Job Title: Economic Empowerment Coordinator

Reporting to: Program Manager

Location: Kilifi

Salary: Negotiable

Moving the Goalposts is looking for a dynamic Economic Empowerment Coordinator to lead the economic empowerment programme to support strategies to enhance the economic opportunities and livelihoods for girls and young women in Kilifi County.

Moving the Goalposts was founded in 2001 and started as a small community based sports and development programme in Kilifi anchored on the reality that girls in Kenya were not given a chance to reach their full potential. 

Today 3,000 girls and young women participate in MTG football league fields on an annual basis and champion community development in Kilifi. 

Through defined leadership tracks, girls-give-back-to-girls through peer education, coaching and field leadership, mentoring, first-aid, skills building and income generating opportunities. 

Our football leagues and programs are girl-led and girl-managed, and the 35 community-owned MTG fields are ‘home-base’ for our main areas of intervention in HIV prevention, girl-to-woman health education, reproductive health and economic empowerment (www.mtgk.org).

Main Responsibilities

• Provide technical input and advise on implementation of the plan, project documents and activities to all staff and partners to ensure quality and timely implementation of all project activities
• Facilitate the development, preparation and review of relevant training materials and develop/review training curriculum and training manual for the business, financial literacy and savings training.
• Facilitate entrepreneurship skills transfer for MTG out of school girls and young women, families and partners through trainings and other means
• Train trainers from MTG field to develop a culture of financial literacy and cash savings and coordinate mobilization of personal and team savings in all league fields
• Undertake advocacy and partnership initiatives with county government (devolved funds) and various ministries, lending institutions, microfinance institutions for increased allocations/friendlier loaning services to CBOs, out of school girls and young women
• Build strategic partnerships within the economic empowerment sector
• Prepare timely monthly, quarterly, end of year and donor reports, as well as project briefs, case stories, lessons learned and other documentation, for the program as required and to enhance program strategy
• Ensure close monitoring of activities and perform field visits in order to assess implementation
• Perform regular financial and administrative duties necessary for successful and timely project implementation
• Any other duties as delegated by the Programme Manager and Executive Director

Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree or Diploma level education or equivalent working experience in relevant area such as business administration, social work, community development, social sciences or related disciplines
• At least 3 years of experience in community development, preferably in the field of enterprise development, microfinance, youth and  gender
• Further knowledge of and technical expertise in two or more of the following areas an advantage: sports and development, gender, HIV, sexual and reproductive health, gender based violence, education, advocacy, working with youth, young women, rights, youth leadership
• Experience in project management and work planning
• Strong written and verbal English communication skills, good Swahili an advantage
• Knowledge and use of computer

Competencies:

• Diversity and inclusion
• Commitment and professionalism
• Demonstrates Integrity
• Promotes the vision, mission and strategic goals of the organization
• Actively works towards continuing personal learning and development in one or more focus areas, acts on learning plan and applies newly learned skills
• Strong ability to work with people, networking and partnership building skills
• Ability to work in fast paced environment

Application process
 

Please send your CV with a covering letter explaining how you meet the criteria for the post to humanresource@mtgk.org by 22nd May 2013. 

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Those who had previously applied for this position should not apply, their applications will be considered.

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Stone / Marble Mining Company General Manager Job Re-Advertisement

Re advertisement

Position: General Manager

Industry: Stone / Marble Mining

Location: Nairobi

Do you have passion for world class stone/marble flooring?

Our Client, a specialized stone/ marble mining company dealing with state of the art Marble & Granite products is looking for an experienced General Manager to oversee business growth. 

The ideal candidate will have an engineering or architecture background, have passion for stone, as well as drive business growth. 

Passion for stone is critical.

Key Tasks and Responsibilities

• Oversee the entire business process from quarry activities, processing and installing/commissioning finished products on client sites
• Lead the innovation team to come up with creative world class flooring ideas that ensure the company maintains a competitive edge
• Prepare engagement contracts, negotiate  changes and additions to contractual agreements with architects, consultants, clients, suppliers and subcontractors 
• Study job specifications to determine appropriate flooring methods
• Take appropriate actions to deal with the results of delays, bad weather, or emergencies at construction and mining sites
• Confer with supervisory personnel, owners, contractors and design professionals to discuss and resolve matters such as work procedures, complaints and related  problems
• Evaluate flooring methods and determine cost-effectiveness of proposed plans while ensuring company is on track to achieve projected targets
• Ensure efficient transportation of finished products to client sites

Skills and Competencies

• B.Sc. Civil Engineering/ Mining/Construction Management or related field
• A Minimum of 10 years of experience in the flooring industry including managerial experience in a similar environment
• Strong leadership and analytical skills
• Results oriented hands on personality with demonstrated ability to build a strong team
• Reliable personality with high levels of integrity and honesty
• Demonstrated passion for stone critical

To apply, send your CV only to vacancies@flexi-personnel.com  before Tuesday 30th May 2013. 

Clearly indicate the position applied for and your minimum salary expectation on the subject line.

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Business Development Executive Job in Nairobi Kenya

Business Development Executive

Industry: HR Consultancy

Location: Nairobi

Do you have well-developed corporate sales skills?

Do you have the ability and confidence to effectively and successfully present a product’s value proposition to the Directors of any given company?

Our client, a HR Consultancy firm has recently launched Psychometric Personality and Ability tests into the market and is looking for a Business Development Executive to market these products to Corporate Companies to help them select the right person for a job.

Key Responsibilities

• Position the company as a market leader in offering Personality and Ability tests by targeting increased market share from corporate companies
• To undertake relationship management by building partners, marketing and company brand positioning
• Assisting in the preparation of Request for Proposal (RFP) and Corporate presentations
• Develop and manage marketing tools and collateral for existing and new clients
• Drive business growth to deliver set targets
• Ensure compliance of all Clients in-house is met 

Qualification/ Experience

• Diploma/ Degree in Business Administration/Marketing/Bcom/Business related field
• Minimum 1 to 2 years experience in corporate sales and new business development
• Self driven fast learner with the ability to meet expected targets
• Outstanding communication and presentation skills

To apply, send your CV only to jobs@flexi-personnel.com  before Friday 18th May 2013. 

Clearly indicate the position applied for and your minimum salary expectation on the subject line.

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HR / Administration Manager Job in Kenya

My client urgently requires a HR / Administration Manager as below:

Qualifications: Degree or Diploma in Human Resources or Business Administration
 

Diploma in Information Technology
 

At least 3 years experience in a human resource department
 

Good experience in training, recruitment, labor laws and implementation of labor policy
 

Staff compensation

The right candidate must be organised, with good written and presentation skills, of high integrity and able to fit in with a seasoned team. 

Minimum age 28 years. 

The position is being filled immediately and applications are being processed upto Tuesday 14th May 2013.

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Service Delivery Manager (Call Center) Job in Kenya

Our client is urgently looking for a Service Delivery Manager to manage their Contact Center operations. 

The Service Delivery Manager will be key in managing and making sure that all the client deliverables are not only met but reasonably exceeded. 

The SDM will be responsible for creating sound business processes to support and guide the account as well as provide support, leadership, motivation and guidance to the contact centre team leaders and the overall team.

Primary duties & responsibilities:

• Motivate and inspire the team to meet the set KPIs
• Assist in developing policy/procedure documents
• Manage the daily relationship with the client
• Manage service delivery to the client, promoting continuous improvements of processes, productivity, service quality and customer satisfaction
• Identify and communicate areas for continued process improvements
• Ensure that account staffs are well equipped and optimized to meet the Service Level Agreements and to achieve all KPIs.
• Coordinate with other support departments to ensure service delivery across all performance touchpoints.
• Provide regular and accurate reporting internally and to the client
• Liaise with the Quality Manager to ensure quality of service and customer experience.
• Manage contact center performance statistics and take appropriate action.
• Assist with monthly forecasting and planning thereof
• Provide detailed reporting as required
• Conduct regular performance presentations with relevant stakeholders.

Experience/qualifications:

• Excellent organizational skills
• Extensive operational experience in managing a group of 50 people and above
• 2-3 years senior management experience in the private sector (Contact Center management experience a plus)
• Ability to motivate staff and drive performance.
• Strong analytical skills
• Experience in reporting at an executive level
• Sound leadership skills
• Experience in implementing change
• Sound processes experience
• High attention to detail
• Ability to work and thrive in a multi-tasked, fast paced environment
• Professional work ethic
• Project Management skills
• High proficiency in MS Office tools (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Team player
• Highly flexible, willing to work extensive and odd hours to get the job done.

To apply for this position, send your application letter and CV to personnelsourcing@consultant.com quoting the position in the subject line. 

Kindly also mention your current/ last salary and benefits.

Open until filled. 

Interviews will begin Monday 13th May 2013

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IT Graduates Internships Jobs in Kenya

Pioneers training institute umoja1 branch is looking for students pursuing diploma in IT or degree  looking for attachment or Internships for period of 3 to 6 months.

To apply send applications to info@pioneersinstitute.ac.ke

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Sage Pastel Accounting Support and Implementation Consultant - Evolution Job in Nairobi, Kenya

Our client, Sage Pastel Accounting is a leading global supplier of business management software and related products and services, principally for small to medium-sized enterprises.

Their Africa Office has its headquarters in South Africa.

They are looking for a highly motivated, ambitious, and self-driven candidate to fill the position of:

Support and Implementation Consultant-Evolution

Place of Work: Nairobi, Kenya

Basic Function:

The primary responsibility is to provide support and successful implementation of all aspects of projects related to Evolution customer base ensuring client satisfaction.

Principal Accountabilities:

• Successful delivers of Evolution projects while working on a highly pressurized environment
• Deliver excellent customer service
• Provide accurate information to the Evolution customer base and in depth technical assistance

Personal qualities

• Critical thinking and problem solving skills
• The ability to plan and organize effectively
• Be an excellent business communicator
• Have a mature approach to business and service delivery
• Be adaptable and have a high stress tolerance
• Have good customer care skills
• Ability to focus on achieving results and stay focussed despite changing conditions

Qualifications, Experience and knowledge:

• Solid understanding of MS SQL
• Should be knowledgeable on all the company’s products
• Good telephone and email etiquette is a must
• Working knowledge of windows
• Basic knowledge of MS Office
• A minimum of one (1) year in a support role
• Working knowledge of computer hardware as well as networking and data bases
• Effective troubleshooting skills
• Working knowledge of the basic accounting principles

Interested candidates should forward their CVs to recruit@virtualhr.co.ke by 16th May, 2013 stating their current and expected remuneration, day time telephone contact and addresses of three referees. 

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted

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Sage Pastel Accounting Support and Implementation Consultant - Evolution Job in Nairobi, Kenya

Our client, Sage Pastel Accounting is a leading global supplier of business management software and related products and services, principally for small to medium-sized enterprises.

Their Africa Office has its headquarters in South Africa.

They are looking for a highly motivated, ambitious, and self-driven candidate to fill the position of:

Support and Implementation Consultant-Evolution

Place of Work: Nairobi, Kenya

Basic Function:

The primary responsibility is to provide support and successful implementation of all aspects of projects related to Evolution customer base ensuring client satisfaction.

Principal Accountabilities:

• Successful delivers of Evolution projects while working on a highly pressurized environment
• Deliver excellent customer service
• Provide accurate information to the Evolution customer base and in depth technical assistance

Personal qualities

• Critical thinking and problem solving skills
• The ability to plan and organize effectively
• Be an excellent business communicator
• Have a mature approach to business and service delivery
• Be adaptable and have a high stress tolerance
• Have good customer care skills
• Ability to focus on achieving results and stay focussed despite changing conditions

Qualifications, Experience and knowledge:

• Solid understanding of MS SQL
• Should be knowledgeable on all the company’s products
• Good telephone and email etiquette is a must
• Working knowledge of windows
• Basic knowledge of MS Office
• A minimum of one (1) year in a support role
• Working knowledge of computer hardware as well as networking and data bases
• Effective troubleshooting skills
• Working knowledge of the basic accounting principles

Interested candidates should forward their CVs to recruit@virtualhr.co.ke by 16th May, 2013 stating their current and expected remuneration, day time telephone contact and addresses of three referees. 

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted

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Sage Pastel International ERP Sales and Channel Executive Job in Nairobi, Kenya

Our client, Sage Pastel International is a leading provider of business software solutions, services and support to small, medium and large enterprises. Their Africa office has its Headquarters in South Africa.

They are looking for a highly motivated, ambitious, and self-driven candidate to fill the position of:

ERP Sales and Channel Executive

Place of work: Nairobi, Kenya.

Basic Function

The Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) Software Sales and Channel Executive will be responsible for driving the Enterprise Software solutions and Professional services revenue by identifying, pursuing and closing new customer deals in order to reach the monthly, quarterly and annual targets. 

This includes managing, organizing and keeping track of business opportunities. Creating of sales strategies and marketing plans. Accurate reporting of business and sales activities into recognized systems, and developing deep product knowledge.

The candidate will report to the Regional Manager. The candidate must have the ability to exceed quarterly and annual sales objectives and identify, qualify, and close sales opportunities.

In addition, the candidate must be an independent worker, good communicator, excellent time manager and flexible in work schedule as one will be required to travel within the region.

Principle Accountabilities

• Developing and maintaining a sales strategy.
• Working with the marketing department in the creation of a marketing plan for every sector identified.
• Creating, managing and monitoring business opportunities and ensuring that revenue goals are exceeded.
• Accurate reporting on opportunity pipeline and sales activities into identified systems.
• Maintaining and driving a high-level of weekly sales activities.
• Using Solution Selling sales methodologies in create initial interest in the company’s products, identifying, defining and documenting critical business needs, coming up with potential solutions to critical business needs and effectively justifying return on investment
• Qualifying, controlling and closing business opportunities
• Having a thorough product knowledge of the organization
• Setting up proper expectations in sales cycles resulting in customers who can be used as references.
• Managing business opportunities and sales activities
• Leading referrals and following up on the activities of the sales channels
• Providing the sales cycle presentations to the channel partners
• Identifying new resellers or channel partners

Education, Experience & Training:

• Business or business related degree.
• Pastel Evolution Certified Installer (PECI) qualification will be preferred
• Excellent sales and marketing abilities
• Knowledge in managing business opportunities
• Strong knowledge of business and business processes and the application of software within business
• 2 – 3 years of proven and consistent success in selling enterprise software solutions and services in the mid-market.

Skills

• Clear understanding of Sales Channel Models
• Ability to Influence and manage Channel Accounts
• Experience working with resellers and channels
• Ability to exceed quarterly and annual sales objectives
• Excellent skill in closing sales opportunities
• Strong ability to create sales presentations, messages, position statements, and other sales collateral.
• Knowledge of creating and maintaining effective business, sales, and marketing plans.
• Implement and follow successful sales processes

Competencies

• A self-starter and independent thinker
• Ability to work autonomously
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Ability to communicate and present to all levels within the organization
• Ability to build and maintain strategic relationships with senior business executives or business owners.
• Excellent time management and follow-up skills.
• Ability to work in a dynamic and fast-paced environment.

Interested candidates should forward their CVs to recruit@virtualhr.co.ke by 16th May, 2013 stating their current and expected remuneration and day time telephone contact and addresses of three referees. 

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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Sage Pastel International ERP Sales and Channel Executive Job in Nairobi, Kenya

Our client, Sage Pastel International is a leading provider of business software solutions, services and support to small, medium and large enterprises. Their Africa office has its Headquarters in South Africa.

They are looking for a highly motivated, ambitious, and self-driven candidate to fill the position of:

ERP Sales and Channel Executive

Place of work: Nairobi, Kenya.

Basic Function

The Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) Software Sales and Channel Executive will be responsible for driving the Enterprise Software solutions and Professional services revenue by identifying, pursuing and closing new customer deals in order to reach the monthly, quarterly and annual targets. 

This includes managing, organizing and keeping track of business opportunities. Creating of sales strategies and marketing plans. Accurate reporting of business and sales activities into recognized systems, and developing deep product knowledge.

The candidate will report to the Regional Manager. The candidate must have the ability to exceed quarterly and annual sales objectives and identify, qualify, and close sales opportunities.

In addition, the candidate must be an independent worker, good communicator, excellent time manager and flexible in work schedule as one will be required to travel within the region.

Principle Accountabilities

• Developing and maintaining a sales strategy.
• Working with the marketing department in the creation of a marketing plan for every sector identified.
• Creating, managing and monitoring business opportunities and ensuring that revenue goals are exceeded.
• Accurate reporting on opportunity pipeline and sales activities into identified systems.
• Maintaining and driving a high-level of weekly sales activities.
• Using Solution Selling sales methodologies in create initial interest in the company’s products, identifying, defining and documenting critical business needs, coming up with potential solutions to critical business needs and effectively justifying return on investment
• Qualifying, controlling and closing business opportunities
• Having a thorough product knowledge of the organization
• Setting up proper expectations in sales cycles resulting in customers who can be used as references.
• Managing business opportunities and sales activities
• Leading referrals and following up on the activities of the sales channels
• Providing the sales cycle presentations to the channel partners
• Identifying new resellers or channel partners

Education, Experience & Training:

• Business or business related degree.
• Pastel Evolution Certified Installer (PECI) qualification will be preferred
• Excellent sales and marketing abilities
• Knowledge in managing business opportunities
• Strong knowledge of business and business processes and the application of software within business
• 2 – 3 years of proven and consistent success in selling enterprise software solutions and services in the mid-market.

Skills

• Clear understanding of Sales Channel Models
• Ability to Influence and manage Channel Accounts
• Experience working with resellers and channels
• Ability to exceed quarterly and annual sales objectives
• Excellent skill in closing sales opportunities
• Strong ability to create sales presentations, messages, position statements, and other sales collateral.
• Knowledge of creating and maintaining effective business, sales, and marketing plans.
• Implement and follow successful sales processes

Competencies

• A self-starter and independent thinker
• Ability to work autonomously
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Ability to communicate and present to all levels within the organization
• Ability to build and maintain strategic relationships with senior business executives or business owners.
• Excellent time management and follow-up skills.
• Ability to work in a dynamic and fast-paced environment.

Interested candidates should forward their CVs to recruit@virtualhr.co.ke by 16th May, 2013 stating their current and expected remuneration and day time telephone contact and addresses of three referees. 

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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