Primary and Secondary School Content Creator Job in Nairobi Kenya

Job: Primary and Secondary School Content Creator

Description: A leading education company is looking for a content creator to write lessons and quizzes for primary and secondary school curriculum. 

Candidates should also be fluent in English and Kiswahili and good at public speaking in order to deliver lessons for video tutorials.

Requirements:

• 5+ years work experience as a secondary school teacher
• 2+ years work experience as a primary school teacher
• Bachelor of Education or degree in relevant field
• Fluent in English and Kiswahili
• Computer literate and consistent access to a computer and the Internet
• Living in Nairobi
• Entrepreneurial spirit and preferably experience in a start-up company

To apply:
 

Send your CV to cv@dumaworks.com. 

Include the reference code 377 in the email subject line, and include your name, phone number, and email address in the email body. 

Deadline: 11 July 2014

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Foreman Job in Naivasha Kenya - Panda Development Company

Vacancy: Foreman 

Work Type: Full Time 

Panda Development Company Limited is searching for qualified individuals 

Location: Naivasha

Candidates should be fluent in English and Kiswahili 

Requirements 

• Diploma holder in engineering survey 
• 5 years of experience hands on experience on earthworks and roads construction.(Dam construction will be an additional advantage) 
• CAD designs program experience (Auto CAD, Archi CAD,3D)-should also have hands on experience on total station and other digital survey equipment. 
• Preferably 30 years of age and above (Gents are highly encouraged) 
• Team Player (Managerial course will be an added advantage 

Qualifications and Skills 

• Overseeing the execution of the work including quality and production ensuring that the crew works to job specifications and follows the plans. 
• Inspecting and measuring completed works. 
• Attend daily briefings. 
• Supervising sub contractors and other labour workers. 
• Maintain construction site disciplines. 
• Issue daily report including advance material request. 
• Prepares look-ahead schedules, coordinating with project and site engineers and skilled workers to achieve a good accomplishment.

Interested and qualified applicants should send their applications and cv’s stating their current and expected salary to us not later than 6th July 2014.

Clearly indicate the position applied for on the subject of the application .

Email to info@aberdarehills.com/nduta_ann@aberdarehills.com

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Systems Analyst and Developer Job in Kenya

Kenswitch Limited
 

We seek a suitable candidate to fill the position below:

Systems Analyst and Developer

Summary of Duties & responsibilities:

• Develop functional specifications from user requirements
• Design, develop, test and implement new in-house applications, node interfaces and other software
• Maintain all existing in-house developed software
• Regularly build, maintain and update reports for Kenswitch and participants in relation to Kenswitch
• Build, review and update product manuals
• Develop certification scripts and certify third party systems connecting to Kenswitch RTFW
• Install, monitor and maintain Postilion, Kencard and Settlement systems

Professional Qualification, Experience & skills:

• Degree in Computer science or equivalent from a recognized University
• Proficiency in using net IDE and Java programming languages
• Proficiency in using Structured Query Language and designing Crystal Reports
• Proficiency in using Acrobat, Microsoft office{word, excel, powerpoint, Visio}
• Demonstrate experience in working with relational database management systems; experience with SQL server will be an added advantage
• Demonstrate an understanding for the importance of properly documenting software-functional specifications, user and product manuals, source code documentation
• Ability to communicate technical terms to non-technical audience
• Good communication & organizational skills
• Team player

If your experience and competencies match the above specifications please send a cover letter & detailed CV indicating current & expected pay to hr@kenswitch.com. 

Closing date for applications is 10th July 2014.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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Switch Engineer Job in Kenya

KenSwitch Limited
 

We seek a suitable candidate to fill the position below:
 

Vacancy: Switch Engineer

Summary of Duties & responsibilities:
 

Operational Support

• Improve general Postilion availability, performance and throughput
• Administering a transaction switch in a PCI environment
• Administering a transaction switch in a Highly Available environment
• Administering the HSM (Futurex or Thales)
• Loading of Postilion, operating system and database patches
• Perform standby activities, respond to / resolve incidents and problems promptly
• Prevent recurring incidents
• Ensure that correct monitoring levels are in place and actively monitored
• Identify and run proactive projects to improve the overall team

Process Optimization

• Manage the capacity of the Postilion systems
• Manage and implement the correct patches following the appropriate patch management methodologies without placing the organization at risk
• Ensure that all events are effectively monitored and managed

Documentation

• Keep system documentation up to date and current including all changes
• Update the operational run books for each system
• Capture changes promptly and with the correct level of detail

General

• Liaise with other partners (banks, telecommunication organizations e.t.c) driving incidents until resolution (key is to be proactive by reducing the Time to Repair to a minimum)
• Communicating with users and general business with regards to incidents and problems
• Finding innovative ways to improve the current ways of working

Professional Qualification, Experience & skills:

• Degree in Computer science or equivalent from a recognized University
• Proficiency in using structured query language and designing crystal reports
• Proficiency in use of Microsoft office{word, excel, powerpoint,Visio}
• Demonstrate experience in working with relational database management systems; experience with SQL server will be an added advantage
• Demonstrate an understanding for the importance of properly documenting software-functional specifications, user and product manuals
• General understanding of cryptography, security and Electronic Funds Transfer mechanisms
• Ability to communicate technical terms to non-technical audience
• Good communication & organizational skills

If your experience and competencies match the above specifications please send a cover letter & detailed CV indicating expected pay to hr@kenswitch.com. 

Closing date for applications is 10th July 2014.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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Consumer Insight Research Manager Job in Kenya

Job Title: Research Manager 
 

Job Title Reports To: Research Director
 

Main Purpose of the Job: Business planning, client service, project management and leadership to achieve company’s business objectives.      

Principal Responsibilities

• Achieving the agreed monthly & annual business targets
• Ensuring operating systems are adhered to in execution of all projects
• Client relationship management including prospecting, brief taking, proposal preparing, field and analysis briefing and overseeing and report presentation
• Ensuring the completion of the necessary documentation on approval of proposal to facilitate proper and early commissioning and payment of projects
• Overseeing the execution of research projects to ensure timely and accurate execution of all parts of the projects
• Regular follow up with key client contacts on existing and potential research projects
• Developing and growing the team of people working with you, by motivating, training, appraising and guiding them
• Collecting the final payment and getting client feedback on research projects
• Any other task that may be assigned by the Research Director or Managing Director from time to time

Person Specification
 

Education Qualification and Training

• Bachelor’s degree in Mathematics, statistics, commerce, economics or any other related field
• Post graduate Marketing Diploma
• A  Master’s Degree in Social Sciences or in Business studies will be an added advantage

Knowledge and Skills

• Good analytical skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Team building and team leadership skills
• Good organisation
• Good mentoring skills
• Good computer skills
• Excellent  communication skills

Experience

• At least 5 years’ experience in Marketing, Brand Management, Advertising or Market Research in a reputable company

Interested candidates are invited to send an application letter, CVs and copies of relevant certificates (including KCSE certificate) to careers@ciafrica.com to be received on or before Friday, 18th July 2014

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Sealed Air Business Development Manager Job in Kenya

Sealed Air is a leading global provider of cleaning and hygiene, food packaging and protective packaging solutions, serving customers in the lodging, retail, food service, health care and food and beverage sectors, as well as building service contractors. 

Sealed Air has the following vacancy:

Business Development Manager
 

The successful candidate will be responsible for identification and development of business opportunities in their assigned sector as well as servicing the existing accounts. 

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

They will visit on an agreed frequency all allocated customers, provide technical support and service. 

They will prepare monthly/quarterly reports for all customers and hold regular review meetings.

They will report directly to the Director, Processed Foods.

Key Accountabilities

• Develop a business strategy for the identified sector and action plans to deliver the strategy.
• Develop and grow existing accounts through a focused sales plan
• Service existing key customers
• Identify and explore new sales opportunities
• Develop a strong relationship with the decision makers in the key accounts

Skills, Qualification & Competencies

• Graduate degree in Chemistry, Food science, Chemical Engineering, BCom, or any related discipline.
• At least 5 years’ Experience in Business to Business selling or managing Channel Partners is desirable.
• In-depth understanding and experience in either the Food and beverage Industry (Breweries, Dairies, Soft Drinks, Food processing plants); or Hospitality industry (hotels, lodges, hospitals, institutions) will be a key advantage.
• Must have the ability to work independently, take initiatives and manage priorities
• Excellent communication and organization skills is highly required
• Ability to develop and sustain productive customer relationships

This position will give you an opportunity of working with top professionals on some of the most trusted brands in the commercial cleaning and sanitation industry 

Sealed Air offers a competitive Benefits package.

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 11th July 2014 at 5.00pm: hr.kenya@sealedair.com

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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Sealed Air Procurement Manager Job in Kenya

Sealed Air is a leading global provider of cleaning and hygiene, food packaging and protective packaging solutions, serving customers in the lodging, retail, food service, health care and food and beverage sectors, as well as building service contractors. 

Sealed Air has the following vacancy:

Procurement Manager
 

Reporting to the Supply Chain Director, the incumbent will be responsible for coordinating the procurement activities at company level, for all its branches and adding value to the activities to ensure that products & services are procured and supplied in a timely and cost effective manner with least inventory.

Key Accountabilities:

• To support in coordination of the procurement function of the company and its branches so that there is significant savings in the direct material cost.
• Develop and put in place prudent purchasing policies and procedures.
• Receive purchasing requests from the relevant departments and ensure that the requests are handled in in a timely manner.
• To maintain a complete and updated database of suppliers/vendors.
• Source for quotations from different suppliers and together with the other departmental heads, make a purchasing decisions
• Come up with the list of prequalified suppliers through a transparent system and as per the company policies

Key Qualifications / Experience

• University degree in a business related field
• Diploma in Purchasing and Supplies Management from a reputable institution.
• Minimum of 7 years’ progressive experience.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to work in a team-oriented environment.
• Professional certification in supply chain Management will be an added advantage
• Must be a member of a relevant professional body
• Should have exposure to multi country procurement activity, international procurement and shipment.
• Flexibility in performing tasks according to changing priorities; yet able to accomplish tasks in a timely manner.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously and work independently as well as part of the team.

This position will give you an opportunity of working with top professionals on some of the most trusted brands in the commercial cleaning and sanitation industry 

Sealed Air offers a competitive Benefits package.

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 11th July 2014 at 5.00pm: hr.kenya@sealedair.com

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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