Inoorero University Lecturer (Finance and Accounting Units) Job in Kenya

Inoorero University wishes to urgently recruit mature, committed and self driven individual for the following position: 

Lecturer  - Finance and Accounting Units

Overall Purpose of the position

To design, develop and deliver a range of programmes at Certificate, Diploma and Degree level for teaching at Inoorero University, in order to enable students to complete their studies successfully, and to determine, develop and carry out relevant independent research projects to extend knowledge in Finance and Accounting Units.

Key Responsibilities: 

Strategic Integration 

• Promote the vision and mission of the University and implement the University Strategic Plan.
• Contribute to the development of research strategies

Teaching and Learning:

• Design, develop and deliver a range of programmes of study (sometimes for entirely new courses) at various levels.
• Review and update, where necessary, course content on regular basis.
• Develop and apply innovative and appropriate teaching techniques including e-learning and to prepare materials that create interest, understanding and enthusiasm among students
• Impart knowledge including practical skills, methods and techniques
• Ensure that course design, content and delivery comply with quality standards and regulations of the department as well as Universities regulations and the Equal Opportunities and Diversity Policy
• Challenge the thinking, foster debate and develop ability of students to engage in critical and rational thinking
• Supervise student projects, field trips, attachments and where appropriate, placements
• Set, mark and assess assignments, continuous assessment tests (CATs), projects and examination and provide timely feedback to students and the department
• To effectively manage and account for University’s teaching, research and other resources at one’s disposal
• Be a member of relevant research or any other appropriate professional bodies
• Offer advisory interventions to students on their performance, employment market trends and career development
• Engage in continuous professional development
• Promote the spirit of innovation and entrepreneurship and interaction of students with industry partners in learning and innovation.

Research:

• Determine relevant research objectives and prepare research proposals
• Identify sources of funding and oversee the process of securing funds
• Carry out independent research towards acquiring higher academic qualifications
• Write or contribute to publications or disseminate research findings using appropriate media
• Continually seek practical application to research findings
• Act as a referee and contribute to peer assessment
• Make presentations or exhibitions at national and international conferences and other similar events
• Update knowledge and understanding in the field of research.

Communication:

• Disseminate conceptual and complex ideas to a wide variety of audiences using appropriate media methods to promote understanding
• prepare and submit proposals and applications to external bodies such as for funding and accreditation purposes

Job Specifications

Educational Qualifications:

• PhD in relevant field

Or

• Masters Degree in relevant field

Professional Qualifications:

• Professional qualifications relevant to subject area

Working Experience:

For a PhD degree holder;

• Publications in one’s area of specialization and professional qualification relevant to subject area will be an added advantage.

Or for Masters Degree holder;

• At least five years teaching  experience at  University level,
• At least three publications in reputable journals or two University level books in one’s area of specialization

Competencies

• Strategic mindset and ability to put emerging issues in the context of the University mission, vision and strategy
• Ability to conceptualize, design, develop structured, and undertake structured evaluation and review of projects and programme
• Good report and proposal writing and public speaking/presentation skills
• Effective initiative facilitation and team leadership skills
• Ability to continuously monitor and acquire knowledge/market intelligence on relevant industry trends and developments
• Good interpersonal and  communication skills
• Good leadership, coordination, planning and organizational skills
• Proactive, initiative, with good networking, negotiation and collaborative skills
• Ability to perform and foster team work
• IT proficiency.

How to Apply

You may apply by emailing your application letter and CV to recruitment@iu.ac.ke by 26th September 2013.

Please note that no paper applications will be considered.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

IU is an equal opportunity employer.

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Lee Construction Site Agent Job in Kenya

Lee Construction is a well established construction company with Projects in various parts of the country and wishes to recruit a qualified engineer for the position of Site Agent.
 

The successful candidate, based in Project Sites, will work in liaison with the Technical team with respect to the Site projects to ensure proper implementation of project related activities and programmes.

Main Purpose of the Job 
 

To manage the site and coordinate activities in the site so as to successfully complete the project on time and hand it over to the client.
 

Overall supervision of workers, equipment and materials in the building site.

Field of Responsibilities

• Site Supervision by ensuring work is done as per requirements and the personnel do the right jobs;
• Ensure equipment and construction materials are in line with what is needed;
• Ensure that production is in line with methodology and standard laid down;
• Acts as the contact person between contractors and the clients’ site representatives i.e resident engineers etc;
• Responsible for the preparation of the programme of works and necessary approvals in line with this;
• Plan daily activities for site workers based on the interpretation of the programme of works;
• Consult with the resident engineer on necessary changes in design as they arise;
• Communicate feedback from the Resident Engineers, Consultant and other project inspectors to Management and implements where necessary;
• Prepares weekly budgets for site and requisitions for materials and equipment required from Head office based on importance and urgency or as per program of works;
• Responsible for overall health and safety on the site;
• Oversee and enforce progress of the project;
• Prepares and presents monthly progress reports ;
• Represent Lee Construction in site and technical meetings;
• Interacts with community on behalf of Lee Construction;
• Overall supervision of all site staff and operations;
• Organises training for site employees; and
• Make the necessary decisions needed in the project within the Project Scope (Any matters outside the project scope should be to approval of the Managing Director).

Requirements

• B.Sc. Engineering (Civil, Structural, Mechanical, Environmental or equivalent).
• Registered as a full professional Engineer with relevant technical professional body.
• At least ten years relevant experience with at least 5 years served in a senior position
• Computer skills – MS Office, AutoCAD etc.
• Registered Engineer preferred.

Application Process:
 

Send your application letter and a detailed CV INDICATING current and expected salary to jobs@leeconstruction.co.ke  by Friday  COB on 27th September 2013. 

Applications without the minimum requirements will not be considered and only shortlisted candidates with be communicated to.

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HR Manager Job in Kenya - Consttruction Industry (Urgent)

HR Manager with experience in the construction industry needed

Email CV to: jobsfind11@gmail.com

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Markmann Sales & Marketing Executives Jobs in Kenya

Markmann & Co.Ltd Kenya a supplier of fleet management & control equipment solutions located in Nairobi (industrial area) is looking for pro-active sales & marketing personnel.
 

Essential duties

• Direct sales & marketing of products and services
• Handling of customer complaints
• Preparation of sales plans
• Reporting to the general manager
• Maintaining existing customers
• Following up on previous clients for continued business
• Establishing leads, prospecting and closing business
• Preparation of sales related proposals
• Studying competitor trends to ensure the organization stays on top within the market
• Identifying new markets for the company products
• Meeting set sales targets
• Tele and e-sales undertaking
• Follow up on new and existing clients
• Flexibility of movement within various regions within work.

Minimum Qualifications

• Diploma in sales & marketing
• 3-5 years working experience in fleet management & tracking / auto accessory sales / access control & attendance management / graphic design
• Driving license with bce competence
• I.T competence
• Good communication skills in English and Swahili

Candidates with previous experience in fleet management and access control arena will be preferred.

Email your cv and applications to admin@markmann.co.ke

For further clarifications and details call 0734778706

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Customer Care Executive Job in Kenya

Customer Care Executive 

The Role:
 

Reporting to the Business Development Director, the successful candidate will be responsible for identification and development of business opportunities in the Institutions and Laundry Sector (hotels & lodges, restaurants, educational and health institutions, building service contractors) as well as servicing the existing accounts. 

He will be expected to introduce new products and innovations to customers.

Job Specification:
 

The position will be based in Western Kenya and in charge of North Rift and the Nyanza region.

• Service the existing customers
• Expand and consolidate the business within existing customers
• Prospect for new accounts and convert the accounts held by the competition
• Develop a strong relationship with both the operations staff and the decision makers in the key accounts.

Qualifications Desired (Skills, Experience and Knowledge)

• A University degree in Sciences or any other related discipline with a minimum of 3 years relevant experience.
• A Degree in the following disciplines I.e.: Chemistry, food science, Chemical engineering, and Mechanical engineering will be preferred.
• Experience handling major accounts in a Business to Business selling environment will be an added advantage
• In-depth understanding and experience in Hospitality industry (hotels, lodges, hospitals, and institutions) will be a key advantage.
• Flexibility to work in the Rift Valley and Nyanza region of Kenya.
• He /she must be self driven with a “can do” attitude and passion to achieve results under minimum supervision.
• Must possess great interpersonal and communication skills.
• Must possess a valid driving license.

Applicants who meet the requirements stated above should send their applications and detailed CVs with a day - time telephone number to the email address below so as to reach us on or before 27th Sept.

Email: cvs@careerdirections.co.ke

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Inoorero University WebMaster Job in Kenya

Inoorero University wishes to recruit mature, committed and self driven individual for the following position:  

Web Master

Overall Purpose of the Position
 

In charge of the security for all the on-line services including but not limited to; website, web mail, learning portal, remote servers Cpanel etc. 

The webmaster shall therefore be the chief custodian of all the super user accounts for all the on-line services. 

Key Responsibilities: 

• The webmaster shall be in charge of all hosting of IU's online services in IU and in the remote Locations
• In charge of all IU Domains and sub domains
• In charge of All backups of on-line data & services.
• Coordinate the inputting of regular content from a range of sources in liaison with Business Development Department within the approved procedures (The B.D must approve all uploaded content).
• Ensuring appropriate design and update of all IU websites as per the university requirement
• Ensuring day-to-day maintenance of the university’s website
• Working with the computing staff or external consultants in implementing web systems and designs
• Providing service across the university to ensure that the website accurately reflects and supports the activities of the external and internal University community
• The lead trainer of all on-line related services (Moodle, Google apps etc)
• Provide other related system development projects especially related to web based systems.
• Performing any other duties as may be assigned from time to time
• Key Technical Competencies
• Must be excellent in Linux/Unix systems (All our on-line services run on Open source. SSH and scripting will be a key requirement for maintaining remote servers.
• Excellent in PHP and Java programming. Other languages shall be an added advantage
• Excellent in  MySQL /Postgrel and SQL Databases. Oracle shall be an added advantage
• Must have developed at-least a website or a LMS (a live and working project
• Must have supported at-least one of the following  Linux/Unix services; LDAP, Samba, Radius, DHCP, Apache, Cpanel and  Bind9

Educational Qualifications:

• Degree in IT or relevant field

Working Experience:

• At least three years in work experience in the same position
• University Virtual campus work experience is a distinct advantage.

How to Apply

You may apply by emailing your application letter and CV to recruitment@iu.ac.ke by 4th October 2013. 

Please note that no paper applications will be considered. 

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

IU is an equal opportunity employer.

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Sales Executives Job in Nairobi, Kenya

The Sales Executives are tasked with the responsibility of converting identified leads into actual sales and penetrating markets to hunt for clients in areas where product or Service awareness has been created.

The Sales executive shall be reporting to the Sales and Marketing Manager.

Roles

• Following up on identified leads until they are converted into actual sales.
• Keeping track of clients and ensuring timely renewal of the supply/service contracts.
• Follow up on the settlement of outstanding balances for existing clients.
• Penetrating new markets where product awareness has already been created
• Assist marketing team in carrying out market research
• Making presentations to clients.
• Analyzing client requirements and advising the product range at their disposal.
• Solutions.
• Participating in Sales and Marketing events.
• Building relations with existing and prospective clients.

Requirements

• Bachelors in a Business Degree with Major in Sales or Marketing.
• 3 years experience in Sales. Marketing background would be an added advantage.
• Good administrative skills.
• Aggressive yet persuasive skills.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Team player.
• Excellent analytical and reporting skills.
• Experience or training in ICT sector would be an added advantage.

If you are the person we are looking for kindly, send your application  letter and CV to jobs@jantakenya.com clearly indicating ‘Sales Executive ‘ on the subject line by 10th September, 2013.

DO NOT attach any certificates

Only shortlisted candidates shall be contacted.

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Syngenta Assistant Capacity Planner Job in Kenya

An excellent opportunity has arisen to join one of the world's leading companies, Syngenta, which is operating in an exciting and vital growth sector.

By bringing plant potential to life we help solve some of the world's most pressing issues, such as the need to produce more food from existing agricultural land. 

As such, the organization is seeking to recruit a result-oriented, organized and experienced individual with “can do attitude to fill the position of an Assistant Capacity Planner at Pollen Limited.
 

Reporting to the Capacity Planner, the ideal candidates will assist in ensuring the operations is resourced to the optimum sales levels for the Business. 
 

Key Responsibilities

• Analyze production specifications and plant capacity and liaises with the Capacity Planner on any shortages.
• Ensure timely update of materials received for planting in the Farm Management System (FMS) as well the relevant files to meet required orders.
• Prepare weekly reports on capacity feedback on orders from customers and make print outs for the Growers to assist in the plant management.
• Ensure that Extra Elite (EE) files are updated regularly and communicate any changes to the Capacity Planner.
• In liaison with the Capacity Planner assess the production forecast to be submitted to the Global Crop Planner and compile uprooting list for decision making.
• Assist in the preparation of uprooting list/map for approval by the Production Manager and communicate to the relevant stakeholders for action.  In addition, provide updates on the delivery planning feedback and to ensure Quality on Time in Full (QUOTIF).
• Analyze planting updates against the planting schedule and provide feedback on any deviation to the Growers to secure production and participate in the reviews of the master data meetings.
• Provide advice and recommendations on issues concerning capacities especially for additional orders, pre-deliveries arrangements and anticipated deficits for varieties performing below expectation amongst others to ensure optimum sales and create confidence to the market.
• Assist in the collecting, analyzing, summarizing cuttings data and trends and developing recommendations
• Ensure compliance to Phyto-sanitary protocols to produce pest and disease free cuttings.
• Enforce HSE rules and regulations and champions the implementation of the Syngenta Health Safety & Environment (HSE) policies in all business operations.

Minimum Qualifications and Experience
 

The ideal candidate must possess the following qualification and competencies:

• A degree holder in Horticulture / Agriculture from a recognized institution.
• 2 year’s experience in similar environment
• Disease and pest identification and management.
• Excellent communication, organizational and analytical skills.
• Demonstrated experience in Microsoft Office and data entry.
• Must possess a proven track record of leading teams with good problem solving skills.

If you would like to be considered for this exciting opportunity, please click here and submit your application online before 2nd October 2013.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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Hospitality Trainers Jobs in Nakuru, Eldoret and Thika Centres

Job Advert: Hospitality Trainer – Nakuru / Eldoret / Thika Centres
 

CAP Youth Empowerment Institute Kenya, is supported by MasterCard Foundation, was established to provide Basic Employability Skills Training (BEST) for disadvantaged youth in the society with particular focus on women to get equitable, qualitative learning and access to promising labour market oriented opportunities, savings and credit that support their pathways to safe and positive futures.

The key purpose of the organization is to assist 10,000 disadvantaged youth to make informed choices, develop labour-market oriented employability skills and access job placements, savings and enterprise development support. 

About the position
 

Successful candidate will be posted in one of the Centres as a Hospitality Trainer.  

The right candidate must be self-driven who can work with minimal Supervision. 

He/she will be tasked to train the youth on hospitality as well as getting placements and internships for them. 

Candidates from Nakuru / Eldoret / Thika / Kakamega are encouraged to apply.

Job Responsibilities

• We are looking for people who have pride, passion and energy, but mostly love TEACHING.
• Take responsibility for the quality of teaching delivered.
• Guidance and skills development to ensure that standards are maintained and improved.
• To act as a personal tutor to CAP students.
• Developing, customizing and Delivering Hospitality curriculum.
• Assist students get internships and placements.
• Link the youth with potential employers.
• Adequately equipping the students with both Hospitality skills.
• Assist in the design and preparation of materials, resources and information to be used in respect of programmed delivery.
• Carry out monitoring, guidance, support and mentoring of the learners and take action as required.
• Competencies required
• Ability to meet deadlines and handle diverse tasks simultaneously using prioritization.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Excellent Presentation skills.
• Dynamism, creativity and flexibility.
• Networking skills a must.

Requirements

• At least One (1) year experience in the hotel industry.
• Must be mature and with the right attitude.
• Must have relevant training in hospitality.
• Must be passionate about working with young people.
• Degree/Diploma in Hotel/Hospitality Management.

How to apply
 

To express interest in this opportunity, send your CV to recruitment.capyei@gmail.com by 30th September 2013. 

Cover letter should be pasted on the body of the email and not as an attachment.  

Applicants are required to quote their current and expected salary. 

Only short listed candidates will be contacted.

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Experienced Writers Urgent Jobs

We are an online academic writing company in search ofExperienced Academic Writers. 

We have been writing academic paper for the last 6 years and we are good at what we do. 

Due to increase in workload, we need more writers to join our team.

We do have stable jobs even in dry season and that’s why we are recruiting more writers in this season. 

Therefore we assure constant supply of orders to dedicated writers. (Most of our writers have been making Ksh30, 000 a after every two weeks).

Those who are interested should meet the following set conditions:

1. Must be a graduate in business, economics, sociology, communication, education or any other field.
2. Must be experienced in academic writing, therefore able to avoid plagiarism, and grammatical errors.
3. Must be conversant with different formatting styles ; APA, MLA, Harvard and Oxford.
4. Must begin working IMMEDIATELY upon approval ( to be approved you must successfully pass our test)
5. Must be willing to work at our rates, which ranges from Ksh200 to 300 per page. 

Payments will be made to you twice every month. Orders that are completed between 1st and 15th will be paid between 5th of the following month, while orders completed between 16th and 31st will be paid between 25th of the following month. 

All payments will be made through MPESA therefore endure that you have Mpesa account.

If you successfully follow the rules set above, you will start working with us immediately.

Forward your updated CV and samples excellentwriters2013@gmail.com and we will contact you for a writing test.

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Land Surveyor Job in Kitengela Kenya (KShs 30K - 40K)

Land Surveyor – Kitengela Office 

Requirements:

1. At least a diploma in Land Survey.
 

2. Must be proficient in computer.
 

3. Must have driving experience and hold a valid Driver’s license. 
 

4. Should poses their own calculator and scale rule.
 

5. Work experience will be an added advantage.
 

6. Should be well conversant with modern tools of land survey.
 

Salary 30- 40k

If you feel you are the guy we are looking for, kindly send your applications to recruitment@careerresources.co.ke not later than 30/09/13. 

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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Marie Stopes AMUA Project CHW Supervisors Jobs in Homa Bay, Kisumu and Kitale Kenya (KShs 20K - 25K)

Role: CHW Supervisor - AMUA
 

Reports To: Franchisee Coordinators (in the respective regions)
 

Liaises With: Marketing and Projects Department
 

Duty Station: Homa Bay (1), Kisumu (1) and Kitale (1)        
 

Salary: KShs 20,000 – 25,000
 

Contract Type: Fixed Term (2 Years)

Purpose of the Role:

Build the capacity of community health workers (CHWs) to engage communities and create demand for integrated maternal, child and neonatal health (MNCH) and sexual and reproductive health (SRH) services through information dissemination on family planning (FP) and SRH, community sensitization on points of FP and SRH service delivery and community  mobilization activities.

Essential Duties

• Supervise a team of community health workers (CHWs) within the project area
• Work side by side with the area Social Franchise Coordinator to coordinate and supervise CHW demand creation activities within the catchment area of responsibility
• Develop, implement and monitor monthly work plans to ensure smooth operation of community based, demand creation activities
• Support CHW led, community mobilization initiatives for SRH, MNCH services in MSK, public and private health facilities.
• Coordinate the distribution of marketing materials and family planning supplies through the CHWs.
• Build relationships and foster linkages with MSK social franchisees, local health authorities and community based organizations.
• Establish strong community based referral networks and build the capacity of CHWs to act as referral agents to MSK, public and private health facilities.
• Coordinate regular CHW team meetings,
• Coordinate data collection activities and compilation of CHW monthly reports
• Monitor monthly CHW performance and provide on the job training as required
• Act as the focal person for community engagement activities and liase with the relevant Nairobi Support Office staff.  

Minimum Qualifications

• O level qualification
• Diploma in Community Development or related field will be preferable.
• Proven track record of working with communities in the project areas 
• Must be qualified motor bike rider with proof of a driving license

Key Competencies

• Understanding the GoK Community Strategy
• Strong leadership and marketing skills
• Active participant within the surrounding community
• Strong report writing skills.
• Excellent written and spoken English, Kiswahili and local language
• Excellent communication, negotiation and interpersonal skills.  Public speaking skills an advantage.
• Basic knowledge of  information and communication technology, computer applications, mainly Microsoft Word, Internet Explorer
• Strong socio-mobilization skills
• Integrity and professional attitude
• Highly acceptable amongst community members.

Applications quoting the position title with detailed CVs with contact details of 3 referees should be submitted to:
 

People and Development Dept
pd@mariestopes.or.ke
Marie Stopes Kenya
 

On or before 7th October 2013
 

NB: Please clearly indicate on the subject as ‘CHW Supervisor’

Marie Stopes Kenya is an equal opportunity Employer

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Research Writers Job Vacancies

Prime Research and Custom Papers, is in search for a team of versatile and dynamic writers who possess the ability to efficiently and professionally write well researched papers on different topics. 

Applicants must be ready to work fulltime and have impeccable English command. 

We operate from Nakuru county, in Nakuru outskirts and Gilgil Towns. 

Applicants must be willing to operate from either of the 2 areas

Requirements

• Be in possession of University Degree (Varsity students on long vacation can also apply)
• Be able to write in excellent English Grammar andmeet deadlines without fail.
• Be able to write 100% original and information rich Remuneration

Writers shall be remunerated on number of pages completed with each double-spaced page (275 – 300 words per page) earning From Ksh 150, with urgent papers and high quality products attracting above this amount.

If you are interested, please apply to primewrinc@gmail.com 

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Fulltime Web Designer Lady Required

Fulltime Web Designer Lady Required

Kenya Website Experts Ltd is one the leading  web hosting provider & Web Design Company in Kenya. 

We are looking for a talented web designer to join our team full-time in Nairobi, Kenya.

If you love designing cutting-edge web solutions and are passionate about the latest web technologies, join our team!

What does the job entail?

• Create and produce outstanding designs for digital projects
• Web Graphic Design
• Design and build interactive banners
• Enhance existing client's websites through improved design and functionality
• Design and build new websites for new and existing clients
• Design and build mobile versions of our clients' websites
• Search Engine and Social media Marketing
• Developing e-commerce systems
• Web Content Writing

Required Skills:

• Proficient with the Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign)
• Flash, HTML, PHP, CSS, mySQL, jQuery
• Mobile websites and application development.
• Familiarity with CMS ie Joomla, Wordpress, Drupal
• Outstanding customer service skills and a dedication to the customer service experience.

Desired Skills:

• Energy and ability to work irregular hours
• Ability, experience, intelligence and character.
• Must have the flexibility to switch gears quickly when projects are re-prioritized.
• Ability to multitask and meet specific goals

Application

If you meet the above requirements please email your CV to careers@kenyawebexperts.com  indicating your expected remuneration.

NB: Applications without expected remuneration shall not be considered.

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Academic Writers Jobs in Kenya

We are a freelance academic writing company looking to hire additional writers to join our team. 

Interested candidates MUST:
 

Possess excellent research and writing skills
 

Have access to the internet with a personal computer
 

Be available to work at least 5 days a week
 

Complete at least 5 pages daily
 

Payments will be made twice a month with writers receiving Ksh 200 a page for approved and plagiarism-free work. 

 If interested please send an application to brianallan00@gmail.com.

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