Aga Khan Education Service Literacy / Numeracy Coaches Jobs in Kenya

Literacy / Numeracy Coaches 

2 Positions
 

Early Childhood and Primary Education full-time teaching positions are available under a four-year grant-funded Teacher Professional Development project at Aga Khan Nursery School and Aga Khan Primary School, Mombasa, with an anticipated start date of August, 2014.
 

The coaches are expected to provide support and professional development for all teachers in the areas of literacy and numeracy, teaching strategies, and skills-based instruction. 

Coaching responsibilities will emphasize developing teacher’s knowledge, skills and effective practices regarding literacy and numeracy development for children in Nursery and Early Primary (Grade 1-3).
 

Additional responsibilities will involve establishing classroom environments that support children’s development and achievement in literacy and numeracy, assist school leadership in developing systems for tracking children’s progress, and participate in informing and involving families in the project activities.

The ideal candidate must meet the following requirements:

• Bachelor of Education degree from a recognized University with an Early Childhood Development (ECD) component
• Recent professional development certification in literacy and numeracy teaching strategies, or documented experience in professional development of Early Childhood teachers, including coaching and mentoring in the areas of literacy and numeracy
• 5 years’ experience teaching children in Pre-Primary and/or Primary Schools
• Master’s Degree in Education specializing in Early Childhood Development will have a definite advantage
• Working knowledge of MS-Office computer applications

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted
 

Interested applicants should submit their application letters and detailed CVs by Saturday, 28th June 2014 to:
 

Human Resource Manager
Aga Khan Education Service, Kenya
P.O. Box 41440 - 00100 

Nairobi, Kenya
 

Tel: (0) 20 3747457, 3748013/4/9

Mobile: +254 (0) 734 647 457, 701 647 457

Email: hr@akesk.org

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Real Estate Client Service Executive Job in Mombasa Kenya

Client Service Executive - Real Estate (Mombasa)
 

Industry: Real Estate / Property Development
 

Location: Mombasa, Kenya
 

Salary: Open & Negotiable 

Our client who is in the real estate industry is looking a Client service Executive. 

The main role is to interest clients in serviced apartments, beach properties, and high-end real estate in Mombasa

Key Responsibilities:

• Establishing relationships with new clients
• Maintaining and nurturing business relationships with the existing clients
• Increasing company revenue by meeting the set targets
• Assist in public relations and marketing activities
• Managing key clients by ensuring constant communication and updates
• Preparing sales contract terms as per client’s needs and discussing the same to customer’s satisfaction after necessary approval
• Close high value property deals with high end individuals
• Preparing accurate and timely quotations as per the client’s needs
• Advising the clients on new property developments
• Preparing comprehensive and timely reports
• Implementing the approved sales and marketing strategies
• Handling any other duties that may be assigned from time to time

Skills and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree or diploma in sales & marketing, PR or Business administration
• Must have worked in the real estate industry with a minimum of two years experience
• Experience selling serviced apartments, beach properties, and high-end properties in Mombasa
• Excellent presentation, negotiation, report writing, networking and Problem solving skills
• Organized and attentive to details
• Excellent grooming/ polished look
• Familiar with social media marketing, events, seminars and organizing trainings
• Ability to handle competing projects with strict deadlines
• Person of integrity, innovative and can do attitude

If you meet the above requirements send your CV only, to vacancies@corporatestaffing.co.ke , indicating the title (Client Service Executive Real Estate) on the subject line before the 30th June 2014

We do not charge for interviews.

Please note your current salary on your CV. 

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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EPZA Human Resource Executive (Reward, Compensation & Benefits) Job in Kenya

Export Processing Zones Authority is a State Corporation established through an Act of Parliament Cap 517 of the laws of Kenya to oversee all aspects of development of Export Processing Zones (EPZs) in Kenya. 

The economic objectives of the EPZ program include employment creation, export diversification / expansion, investment attraction, technology transfer and backward linkages between the EPZs and domestic suppliers.

The Authority has the following vacant position:

Human Resource Executive (Reward, Compensation & Benefits)

1 Position
 

(EPZA/HRE/2/6/2014)

The incumbent shall report to the HR Manager for the following:

• Reviewing the Authority’s policies and programs on reward, compensation and benefits to ensure attraction and retention of the best talent available in the marketplace.
• Managing employee reward/compensation/benefits program and reporting on its Return on Investment (ROI).
• Managing the employee training & development function and reporting on its Return on Investment (ROI).
• Managing the job performance management system.
• Participating in external labour market data surveys to inform salary benchmarking decisions.
• Critically analysing internal and external labour market data in relation to internal performance to facilitate decision making process.
• Acting as a specialist in the job application matching methodology and ensuring that robust job matching decisions are agreed with HoDs.
• Managing the on-boarding process
• Working closely with the Payroll Assistant to ensure efficient and accurate administration of salaries and benefits.
• Managing the client relationship with the benefits providers and being the key contact for all employee benefits queries.
• Ensuring that monthly changes are captured in the HR Information System to facilitate ease of access to individual data for their respective teams.

Minimum Requirements

• A Master’s Degree in Business Administration or Human Resource Management
• A Higher National Diploma in Human Resource Management
• Must be a member of IHRM
• At least three years’ experience in human resource management
• Past proven reward, compensation and benefits experience within a commercial organisation including salary surveys, salary reviews, bonuses and management of benefits
• Strong numerical and analytical skills is a necessity
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills
• A proficiency in using HR Information Systems
• Knowledge of compensation & benefits reporting tools
• Enthusiastic team player
• Capable of working on own projects and taking responsibility for work load
• Ability to work in a complex challenging and sensitive environment
• Excellent communication and analytical skills

Method of Application:

 All eligible candidates are advised to download  the job application pack by clicking on the link below: EPZA/HRE/2/6/2014

The duly filled-in respective ‘EPZA Job Application Forms’ should be emailed to: jobadverts@epzakenya.com

 Please note that the application forms should not be accompanied by testimonials.

 The Job Ref. Number should be indicated on the email subject line.

 The closing date for receipt of the forms is 1st July, 2014.

 “The Export Processing Zones Authority is an equal opportunity employer”

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Telesales Jobs in Kenya

Vacancy: Telesales
 

Reports to: Head of Sales
 

Role Purpose: Cold calling, merchant follow up and answering queries.
 

Key responsibilities

• Generate leads, set appointments and follow up on prospective merchants
• Share any relevant information needed by merchants
• Meet revenue targets
• Promptly respond to e-mails and telephone calls
• Up sell and cross sell of company products
• Market education
• Prepare daily progress reports

Person Specification

• A Bachelor’s degree or Marketing related qualification is advantageous.
• A minimum of 3 year proven experience in telesales, preferably in the internet industry (online retail, banking or e-commerce).
• Computer literacy in MS Office and email required, including internet proficiency.

Skills and Attributes

• High level of professionalism and work ethic.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Self- motivation and disciplined.
• Great team worker
• Attention to detail.
• Technology Savvy
• Smart, innovative and creative

Email CV to: recruit@ringier.co.ke

Deadline: 20th June 2014

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Wuerth Kenya Technical Sales Representatives Jobs

Wuerth Kenya Ltd is registered company in Kenya and a subsidiary of the Adolf Wurth GmbH & Co. KG with head office in Germany. 

The core business worldwide is trade specializing in industrial and workshop solutions, tools, engineering and automotive consumables.

Technical Sales Representatives
 

Wuerth Kenya Ltd invites applications for young energetic individuals, who are self-driven, team player and has previous experience in sales and marketing.

Qualifications and Skills:

• Degree in business, engineering or technical related field with a diploma in sales and marketing.
• At least 2 years progressive field selling experience, preferably to the manufacturing and transport industry.
• A valid driving License

Interested candidates should forward their CV detailing current position, salary and benefits to the following email address; jobs.wuerthkenya@gmail.com not later than 25th June, 2014.

We are an equal opportunity employer. 

Only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

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Aga Khan Foundation SESEA Programme Assistant Job in Kenya

Vacancy: Programme Assistant

Strengthening Education Systems in East Africa (SESEA)
 

The Aga Khan Foundation (AKF) is a private, non-denominational, development agency promoting creative solutions to problems that impede social development. 

AKF part of the broader Aga Khan Development Network (AKDN), a group of development agencies that work primarily in the poorest parts of Asia and Africa with mandates that include the environment, health, education, architecture, culture, microfinance, rural development, disaster reduction, the promotion of private-sector enterprise and the revitalisation of historic cities. 

AKDN agencies conduct their programmes without regard to the faith, origin or gender.
 

The Aga Khan Foundation is seeking an experienced Programme Assistant to lead the process of producing the annual work plan of the Strengthening Education Systems in East Africa (SESEA) project, a complex, multi-partner, regional education sector project aimed at improving education systems in select target areas of East Africa. 

SESEA is a five-year project launched in April 2013 and this position is funded up to the end of February 2015.
 

Reporting to the SESEA Project Director, the position will be based in Nairobi with frequent travel to project sites.
 

This position is for a six-month fixed-term contract between 1 September 2014 and 28 February 2015.
 

The Programme Assistant will lead and coordinate the process of producing SESEA’s Year 3 Work plan. 

She/he will work closely with various agencies within the Aga Khan Development Network (AKDN) and provide technical support in the In-Country and Semi-Annual Review meetings in East Africa prior to the Regional Annual Planning Meeting. 

She/he will take lead in the consolidation of the implementing agencies annual project work plans, ensure timely submission of the project implementation plan.

Qualifications and Competencies Required

• Graduate degree in a relevant discipline, such as international development, economics, education, or the social sciences
• Minimum of 3-4 years of relevant practical experience in a development context, preferably in the education sector
• Familiarity/experience with development issues in East Africa and the education sector
• Excellent organisational, writing and planning skills, and an ability to work under pressure with multiple tasks, demands and deadlines
• Experience with results-based management, grant management, donor requirements and reporting processes is desirable
• Proven ability to meet strict reporting deadlines and to produce results
• Excellent written and oral communications skills in English and superb analytical, organisational, interpersonal, negotiation and problem-solving skills

Qualified applicants should submit a cover letter, CV and the names and contact information of three professional referees by 30 June 2014 to the Regional Human Resources Director, Aga Khan Foundation (East Africa), via e-mail to recruitment@akfea.org .

Women are particularly encouraged to apply.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

The Aga Khan Foundation is an agency of the Aga Khan Development Network (www.akdn.org).

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Maintenance Supervisor Job in Kenya

one of the leading companies in producing Human food and animal feeds, is looking for a Maintenance Supervisor.
 

The requirements are as follows:

• MUST be an Engineering graduate - Mechanical or Production (Not Electrical)
• Minimum five (5) years experience
• Must have Manufacturing experience
• Must have supervised staff in the course of his/her career
• Exposure to Kaizen is a distinct advantage.
• Must be below 35 years.

If you meet the above requirements, send your CV including previous or current and the expected salary to bossresource@gmail.com not later than 20th June 2014. 

Please also indicate what you are applying for on the subject line of your email.

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Sales Executive Job Vacancy in Kenya (KShs 50K)

A leading company is looking to fill a position of Sales Executive    

Key Requirements

Must be well presented individuals with excellent communication skills and be able to fit the profile below

Must have good planning and negotiating skills

Must be Enthusiastic passionate about selling and marketing career

Candidates must be goal oriented. 

Must have a will to learn and have good attitude

Age must be 30 yrs and above 

Must be out going determined to win a business deal

The candidate must be someone who will be comfortable to make Cold Calls

Work under minimal supervision

Experience: 3 years and above relevant experience

Education:  Relevant Sales and Marketing Degree or Diploma

Salary: Kshs 50,000 plus commissions. 

This will be determined by your current pay.

If you meet the above, kindly send or resend your application along with an up-to-date CV with telephone contacts for three professional referees to swift.recruitment.recruit@gmail.com including your daily telephone contact, current net salary and your expectation.

Only short-listed candidates will be contacted

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Content Writers Attachment Opportunity in Kenya

Content Writers Attachment
 

About us: My Expert Desk Services is the leading business process outsourcing firm in Kenya with the head office in Kisumu. 

We are outsourcing information technology, accounting and internet marketing services. We serve clients from USA, Canada, Australia, UK, Kenya and places.
 

Nature of Job: We are looking for someone who can take words and generate ORIGINAL articles from those words. 

You must be willing to research for information and write unique content. 

We will be giving titles or keywords to write, keyword density required number of words per post/article and how soon you should submit the job then you develop contents or articles.

Remuneration: This is an attachment opportunity which last for six months, after which a decision will be arrived us mutually on whether to go long term or not. The stipend during the attachment period is Ksh5,000.

Qualification

• Post-secondary education training is desired like diploma in journalism, mass media, linguistics, etc.
• Proficiency both written and verbal in English language

Preferences: Those located in Kisumu or willing to relocate to Kisumu

How to Apply
 

Send your CV and application letter to jobs@myexpertdesk.com or info@myexpertdesk.com not later than 23th June 2014.

Address to;

The Manager,
My Expert Desk Services
P.O Box 3110 Kisumu 40100
Tel 057-2021501

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Ambulance Drivers Jobs in Nairobi, Kenya

A hospital in Nairobi seeks to recruit Ambulance driversto assist in their day to day emergencies and operations.

Availability: Immediately

Minimum Qualifications:-

• Clean Driving License
• Certificate of Good Conduct
• ‘O’ level Certificate
• At least 3 years experience
• Certified as an emergency Medical Technician

If qualified, kindly send CV and application letter to jobs@jantakenya.com clearly indicating ‘Ambulance driver’ on the subject line by 25th June, 2014. 

Do not attach your certificates.

Only shortlisted candidates shall be contacted.

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