African Finance Business Collection Officers Jobs in Kenya

Overview: afb (African Finance Business) is a consumer finance providing ethical credit services to those who require it most.  We provide rapidly accessible and affordable unsecured loans with strict affordability criteria to prevent unmanageable debt.  

Our customers are mainly small businesses and entrepreneurs who use our credit to grow their businesses and provide for the unforeseen.Our customers are our partners.  

We operate in their markets through 6-man micro branches to provide tailored relationship-based services.   

Our vision is to become the number one retail finance firm in Africa by offering the best services in terms of accessibility, affordability, value and customer experience.

afb seeks to recruit for Collection Officers

Responsibilities and Requirements

Responsibilities

• Contact debtors to receive payment
• Follow up on defaulters to recover payments
• Carry out customer education and maintain relationships
• Maintain exhaustive and accurate Debt Management Forms
• Delivery of first class customer service
• Renegotiate payment schedules or obtain funds from relatives via responsible relative or other means
• Spoof calling
• Forward defaulter files to HQ collectors on appropriate date
• Issue demand letters to defaulting customers
• Fulfil set collection targets as defined by HQ and Branch Managers
• Assist in accurate and timely reports to management on branch operations and competitor intelligence

Requirements

• 1-2 years of collections experience
• Experience in a microfinance, bank or any other financial institution
• A good level of general education- Diploma or degree
• Computer literacy
• Fluent in English (written and verbal) and Swahili

Key Competencies

• Customer Handling
• Sales and Business Development
• Enforcement of contract and repayment obligations
• Administrative Support
• General support to all tasks
• Communications
• Branch Operations
• Information Collection

Personal Attributes

• Integrity and ability to work in consumer finance
• High Motivation
• Self-starter-functional problem solver
• Process discipline- Ability to follow SOPs

If you are interested and meet the above requirements and competencies, kindly send your cv and cover letter detailing your suitability for the position applied for to smartcashcareers@afb.co.ke 

This position is urgent.

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SME Loans Business Development Executive Job in Nairobi Kenya

Business Development Executive – SME Loans
 

Location: Nairobi 
 

Our client is looking for a talented, creative and innovative team player excited about an opportunity to grow a sales career in micro-finance and financial sector. 

We are looking for someone who is passionate, with a great attitude, confident and mature.
 

Main responsibilities are to achieve set sales targets, grow portfolio and manage relationships.
 

Key Accountabilities
 

1. Meet set sales targets
 

2. Market specified products
 

3. Innovate new products
 

4. Ensure that the loan application procedures are followed

Specific Responsibilities

• Come up with innovative marketing process and campaign strategy for the products.
• Develop and sustain an in-depth market research on the current market offering within the segment.
• Assess/analyse products for their sales potential.
• Market SME loans that meet customer needs to achieve a set loan target.
• Develop referral networks in order to locate prospective clients.
• Collect and process loan applications from SMEs
• Carry out detailed appraisal of loan application analyzing applicants' financial status, credit and collateral evaluations to determine feasibility of granting loan facilities.
• Meet with applicants to obtain information for loan applications and to answer questions about the loan application process.
• Liaise with colleagues to ensure timely loan disbursement.
• Ensure that recoveries are done on a timely basis to ensure good performance of the portfolio.  
• Cross-sell other financial products to clients.
• Meet with applicants to obtain information for loan applications and to answer questions about the loan application process.
• Carry out comprehensive KYC (Know You Customer) procedures to ensure thorough & accurate knowledge of the customer.
• Handle customer complaints and take appropriate action to resolve them.
• Review and update credit and loan files.
• Liaise with other team members to come up with a common lending and recovery approach.
• Innovate new products to fit the market
• Maintain product visibility within the market.
• Give accurate & timely weekly performance reports on the portfolio. 
• Keep the required records.
• Other official duties that may be assigned

Educational Qualifications

• A degree / diploma in Marketing
• Relevant professional training in Financial products

Required Experience

• At least 2 years in a sales capacity; with proven ability to meet set targets.

Remuneration: Generous commission based incentives + a small retainer.

How to Apply

Interested candidates to send applications to jobs@fanisi.net by 4th October 2014.

Applications will be reviewed as they come in.

Only those that meet requirements will be contacted.

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Nairobi Women’s Hospital Jobs in Kenya

At The Nairobi Women’s Hospital, we are changing to better deliver on our promise and live to our vision “We are trusted with The Health Care of Our Women In Africa”. 

As part of this change, exciting vacancies have arisen, and we invite suitably qualified talent to join this winning team.
 

Hospital Manager

2 Positions
 

Reporting to the Chief Operations Officer, this position is responsible for leading, planning, organizing and controlling Hospital Branch activities in line with business objectives.

Applicants must be in possession of a relevant Bachelor’s degree in. An MBA or a Diploma/Post Graduate qualification in Health Care Management will be an added advantage. 

The position requires active knowledge and experience in Business, Financial and People management, Information Systems and at least 3 years management experience in a busy hospital environment.

Pharmacy Manager
 

Reporting to the Chief of Clinical Services, the job holder will be responsible for Leading, planning, organizing and controlling all pharmacy activities in line with business objectives; and ensuring standardization of pharmacy clinical standards across the hospital network.
 

Applicants must be in possession of a relevant Bachelor’s degree with recognized professional qualification at degree level. In addition, he/she should have valid registration license with the Pharmacy and Poisons Board of Kenya. 

The position requires at least 3 years management experience in a busy hospital environment

Payroll Accountant
 

Reporting to the Finance Manager, the job holder shall deliver efficient administration of the company’s payroll and employee benefits in compliance with legislation, approved organizational policies, processes, procedures and standards. 

He/she shall maintain relevant accounting records, provide accurate and timely accounting information and ensure the same is maintained in accordance with the laid down policies and procedures of the organization and in accordance with the IFRS.

Applicants must be in possession of a Bachelor’s Degree in Finance or related discipline, with CPA finalist qualifications. 

The position requires at least 3 years work experience in finance, one of which should have been in managing payroll for 300-500 employees

Human Resource Officer
 

The job holder will be responsible for delivery of efficient and effective HR Service in compliance to approved policies, processes, procedures, and standards.

Applicants must be in possession of a Bachelor’s degree with a diploma in Human Resource Management. 

The position requires at least 1 years’ work experience in a busy and complex Human Resource environment.

The following key competencies will apply for all jobs outlined above:

• Customer Focus, 
• Team Work, 
• Managing performance, 
• Results Oriented, 
• Reliability with demonstrated interpersonal skills and 
• a high degree of professionalism and ethics

Interested candidates are invited to send their application and CV on or before Friday 10th October, 2014 to: vacancies@nwch.co.ke quoting the position applied for as the subject line.

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One Acre Fund Recruitment Associate Job in Bungoma Kenya

Industry: Nonprofit / International Development / Agriculture
 

Function: Staffing
 

Employer: One Acre Fund
 

Job Title: Recruitment Associate
 

Job Location: Bungoma, western
 

Commitment: One year renewable subject to performance

Organization Description: One Acre Fund is an NGO in Kenya, Rwanda, and Burundi that is innovating a new way of helping farm families to achieve their full potential. 

One Acre invests in farmers to generate a permanent gain in farm income. We provide farmers with a "market bundle" that includes education, finance, seed and fertilizer, and market access. 

Our program is proven impactful – every year, we weigh thousands of harvests and measure more than 100% average gain in farm income per acre.  

We are growing quickly. In six years, we have grown to serve over 135,000 farm families with more than 1000 full-time staff. 

Job Description: One Acre Fund is a rapidly growing organization; we are seeking individuals to take up the position of Recruitment Associate. 

One Acre Fund is looking for experienced and talented candidates who are committed to making a difference in farmers’ lives. 

Primary Duties of a Recruitment Associate

• Hosting/visiting careers events colleges/universities
• Building relationships with key ‘nodes’ in these places also.
• Build and maintain a candidate database
• Actively seek feedback on the OAF recruitment experience providing recommendations for improvements
• Post and advertise Job Vacancies
• Hold screening interviews by phone
• Host first round interviews in KKM / Eldoret / Kisumu / Kitale etc.
• Support field recruitment during staff up for new seasons
• Carry out Reference checkings before hires

Career Growth and Development: One Acre Fund invests in building management and leadership skills. 

We provide constant, actionable feedback delivered through weekly mentorship and through regular career reviews. 

We also have regular one-on-one meetings, where we listen to and discuss career goals, and work collaboratively to craft roles that each person can be passionate about.

Requirements    

• A minimum of a Diploma, preferably in Business Management/Human Resource or other Social Science program
• At least one year  experience in  Recruiting for a medium level firm
• Proven organizational, analytical, communication (oral and written) and training skills
• Ability to work with minimum supervision to meet strict deadlines
• Must have advanced computer skills in Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
• Positive attitude and ability to work independently and in a team
• Attention to detail and strong organizational skills
• Creative approach to work
• Proactive in identifying and solving problems.
• Able to multitask

Compensation: Competitive Salary based on experience and Education
 

Benefits: Performance based bonuses, airtime and small transportation allowances
 

Career development: Twice annual career reviews and constant feedback. Your manager will invest significant time in your career development.
 

One Acre Fund Kenya is an equal opportunity employer; both women and men of integrity are invited to apply.
 

Only short listed candidates will be contacted.

To Apply
 

Mandatory Requirements: submit via Email

1. Cover letter
2. Resume

Submit to: kenyajobs@oneacrefund.org (Subject line: Recruitment Associate + the place you heard of the position) and salary expectation.

Deadline for Resume Submissions is on the 14th of October 2014 at 5pm.

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World Concern Nutrition Project Manager Job Vacancy

World Concern Development Organization (WCDO) is a Christian global relief and development agency whose supporters’ faith compels them to extend opportunity and hope to people facing the most profound human challenges of extreme poverty. 

We serve nearly 6 million people in 18 countries, focusing on food security, child protection, education, maternal and child health, microfinance, vocational training, clean water and sanitation and disaster response. 
 

Position: Nutrition Project Manager
 

Job Purpose: To  manage and coordinate the implementation, monitoring and evaluation of nutrition interventions within World Concern’s nutrition  programme in Eil Fwayen District, including support for the effective implementation of the Care Group Volunteer Model and other nutrition programme activities to address the current situation (and any future) nutrition in Somaliland. 

The programme interventions need to be planned in collaboration/consultation with the Programme Manager and the Field Manager and Project Officers, relevant stakeholders including national, county and local level health offices. 

The post holder will also be responsible for representing World Concern and coordinating with key stakeholders in nutrition especially at the National level. 

One of the key purposes of the job is to build the capacity of the national staff.
 

Main Duties & Responsibilities: 
 

Programme Development and Management

• Develop project concept notes, proposals and budgets as needed, particularly building on lessons learned from programme experience.
• Lead development of training module and IEC materials to address the project requirements
• Lead the training of field staff in nutrition and appropriate behaviour change practices
• Prepare timely and quality reports (both narrative and financial) to fulfil internal (Country, Regional and HQ) and external (Ministry, Donors and Cluster) requirements.
• Develop detailed implementation & procurement plan and clearly outline the quantities and specification for all required nutrition materials well in advance and liaise with the logistics department to ensure details and timelines are well understood.
• Ensure gender and equality are adequately addressed throughout project cycle management
• Together with the programme manager lead development of nutrition successor proposal to roll out phase II of the intervention
• Provide direction, guidance, assistance and support to national programme staff as appropriate to carry out their responsibilities, and ensure that they receive adequate professional guidance and development opportunity
• Responsible for project donor liaison

Budget Management:

• Preparation and management of programme budgets in line with donor and World Concern requirements
• Together with the Programme Manager, analyse and ensure that project expenditures are compliant with the necessary procedures, while promoting financial accountability
• Along with the programme manager, lead in monthly financial review of the expenditures against the work plan and suggest revisions as required

Staff Management and Development

• Manage staff performance through probation and regular reviews
• Support recruitment, training, mentoring and supervision of staff to ensure quality community mobilisation/ behavioural change and other nutrition programme activities,
• Manage a team of nutrition staff including capacity building to ensure sustainable management of the programme.
• Ensure effective training and mentoring of the field manager and 3 Project Officers
• Participate in recruitment and management of consultants as and when necessary.

Reporting, Monitoring and Evaluation

• Liaise with the M&E Manager and lead action centred formative research, the baseline / mini survey to benchmark the project indicators, M&E framework/tools
• Liaise with the M&E Manager and ensure that a strong monitoring system is in place and that programme data on key nutrition indicators, performance of the Care Group Volunteers, supervision mechanisms, programme coverage, community participation, nutrition knowledge and practice, is collected, analysed, reviewed and responded to regularly
• Adapt and improve the existing programme on an ongoing basis, based on careful review of monitoring and evaluation findings
• Ensure periodic assessments and analyses of the nutrition situation in the programme area and flag any indication of deteriorating nutrition situation using agreed early warning system. 
• Undertake and/or manage regular nutrition surveys being conducted as per the local and organisational requirements.
• Responsible for all project reports including the monthly, quarterly and annual as well as the internal and government updates
• Liaise with the Programme Manager and undertake quarterly project reviews and ensure lessons learnt are documented and acted upon

Representation, Coordination and Liaison

• Ensure effective coordination with relevant stakeholders especially the Ministry of Health, Nutrition Working Group / Food Security Cluster
• In coordination with the other Project Managers, Logistics and Administration Manager, liaise with relevant stakeholders for successful programme implementation.
• Represent and actively participate in appropriate National and district meetings/workshops and keep up-to-date of key nutrition developments in Somaliland

Specific qualifications

• Post-graduate or degree in nutrition and/or public health qualification with significant nutrition programming experience
• Have worked with INGO for a minimum of 2 years as a nutritionist with related technical qualifications especially in health or nutrition
• Experience in managing behaviour change communication related programmes
• Experience  of nutrition interventions in a post-conflict setting and transition to development oriented programming
• Experience in participatory development preferred
• Fluent in English both written and oral with experience in training using participatory adult learning methodologies.
• Female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.
• Regular user of Microsoft office especially word, power point and excel
• Experience of designing, implementing and analysing nutrition surveys, analyzing and interpreting data and writing reports to a high technical standard.
• Experience in supervision, training and mentoring of staff on nutrition / behaviour change communication

Interested candidates should submit their applications and CV to worldconcernhr@wcdro.org not later than 15th, October 2014.  

Do not attach your certificates at this point.

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Real Estate Sales and Marketing Executive Job in Nairobi Kenya

Industry: Real Estate

Job Title: Sales and Marketing Executive

A leading real estate firm seeks to recruit a sales and marketing executive

Location: Nairobi

Remuneration: retainer + commission

Role Objective
 

To execute property sales to achieve monthly sales targets while ensuring quality customer service, and identifying opportunities for growing sales volume, market share and profitability of future business.
 

To market products by developing and implementing marketing and advertising campaigns; tracking sales data; maintaining promotional materials inventory; planning meetings and trade shows; maintaining databases and preparing reports.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Represent the company at the designated sites.
• Actively prospects and acquires new accounts.
• Producing innovative ideas and sales strategies to meet objectives.
• Develop and increase business by following up on potential leads with face to face presentation and meetings with clients and providing them the utmost customer service.
• Conduct market research, market forecasting and marketing intelligence and advise the company appropriately.
• Sell and rent various properties of the company listed on the company’s property list.
• Ensure that the key accounts are effectively managed.
• Market the site property to potential target clients and close the deals.
• Dissemination of information regarding availability and status of property within respective sites as well as those in the company’s possession.
• Identify business opportunities and pinpoint problem areas to further increase sales volume, market share and profitability per property sales.
• Contributing to, and developing, marketing plans and strategies.
• Handle company’s inquiries and solve any complaints promptly and in good time.
• Contact property owners and advertise services to solicit property sales listings.
• Develop and submit daily work plan to the marketing manager before the end of business every day.
• Demonstrate knowledge of market and competition and align work with strategic goals.
• Develop and submit daily and monthly reports to management.
• Prepare reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing sales data.
• Monitor monthly sales targets budgets by comparing and analyzing actual results with plans and forecasts.
• Accomplish organization goals by accepting ownership for accomplishing new and different requests and exploring opportunities to add value to job accomplishments.

Qualifications & requirements

• Must be a holder of minimum a Bachelor’s Degree in Sales and Marketing from a reputable university.
• At least 2 years’ experience in real estate sales and marketing.
• A good understanding of the Kenyan real estate market.
• Highly confident and able to deal easily with high net worth individuals.

Desired Skills

• Selling and negotiating skills
• Excellent communication skills both verbal & written
• Problem solving & decision making skills; reasoning ability
• Strong client management skills
• Good presentation skills
• Computer Skills - Microsoft Office applications
• Leadership Skills

NB: This job description may be reviewed by the management at a later date; for the purpose of increasing efficiency.

application

• Email;
• Detailed and updated CV
• Indicating expected salary
• Availability

Only those who meet the minimum requirements stated need apply.

On the Subject line clearly indicate “sales and marketing executive”

E-mail to; therecruiter@dafinaconsultants.com

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Manufacturing Company Senior Maintenance Officer Job in Nairobi Kenya

A local Manufacturing Company is looking for a Senior Maintenance Officer to maintain its machines at the Plant. 

The post is based in Nairobi and the following are the duties the is expected to perform; 

To plan for and undertake all preventive maintenance required for all the equipment as specified in the preventive maintenance schedules.
 

In case of a breakdown, to troubleshoot and solve any occurring problems for all the equipment.
 

To partake in the installation and commissioning of all the equipment.
 

To be in charge of the junior officers in the maintenance team. 

To plan their daily activities and oversee their work.
 

To ensure all maintenance work is carried out with the correct safety procedures in place.
 

To fabricate any items needed for the daily operation of the factory.
 

To train any new additions to the maintenance team.
 

To maintain a daily log of all work carried out.
 

To enforce the applicable quality management systems specific to the company.
 

Experience:

• 10 years experience in Maintenance profession in a busy Steel industry Plant.
• Exposure in maintenance of Press Machines and other wide range of machines will be an added advantage

Qualifications:

• A degree in Mechanical Engineering or a Higher Diploma in Mechanical Engineering

The above job specifications are a brief guide to the work the successful candidates shall be required to undertake but does not form a complete job description which shall be provided at a later stage.

If you believe you have what it takes to join the Company, please send your covering letter and CV to the following address specifying the post applied for not later than 26th October 2014 ;

The Human Capital and Administration Manager

Email address: careerhome2@yahoo.co.uk

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Steel Company Production Manager Job in Nairobi Kenya

A local Steel Manufacturing Company is looking for a Production Manager. 

The post is based in Nairobi and the duties are as indicated below;

Main Duties

• Direct management of main floor workers
• Oversee attainment of production targets by each section or unit of the floor
• Oversee that orders are met and delivery is done as per production schedules
• Ensures that production planning and material planning are done and adhered to
• Ensure that production schedules are prepared or reviewed and adhered to all the times
• Ensure that shifts are organized and run smoothly to meet orders and demand
• Adhere to Health and Safety principles
• Ensure that Quality standards and principles are respected and implemented to the satisfaction of clients

Experience:

• Minimum of five (10) years experience in Production/Manufacturing environment with at least three (3) years in Steel Industry.
• Must have worked as a Production Manager/Senior Manager in Production Department for three years.
• Working environment of ISO is highly preferred 

Qualifications:

• A Degree in Mechanical Engineering
• MBA/M. Science in Engineering will be an added advantage
• Certificate in Autocad will be an added advantage

The above job specifications are a brief guide to the work the successful candidates shall be required to undertake but does not form a complete job description which shall be provided at a later stage.

If you believe you have what it takes to join the Company, please send your covering letter and CV to the following address specifying the post applied for not later than 26th October 2014 ;

The Human Capital and Administration Manager

Email address: careerhome2@yahoo.co.uk

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Sales Representatives Jobs in Nairobi, Nakuru and Mombasa Kenya

Sales Representatives
 

Location: Nairobi, Nakuru, Mombasa (8)
 

Industry: FMCG
 

Our client, a leading manufacturing company in East Africa dealing with Agricultural and Livestock products seeks to recruit Eight (8) Sales Representatives. 

The ideal candidates will be charged with selling the company’s products to various Institutions, Hotels, Restaurants, Caterers and Supermarkets.

Key Tasks and Responsibilities

• Evaluate and promote better services to customers where required.
• Ensure that all listed products are ordered and displayed in applicable stores.
• Evaluate and analyse allocated stores monthly sales and growth in accordance with Company monthly targets.
• Able to generate the required sales volume monthly.
• Present and sell company products and services to current and potential clients.
• Establish and maintain sound business relationships current and potential clients.
• Accurate preparation of the required paperwork.
• Identify and resolve client concerns through internal processes.
• Follow up on new leads and referrals resulting from field activity
• Keeps all stakeholders appraised of special developments or feedback gathered through field activity
• Participates in company promotion activities

Qualifications and Competences

• Minimum of 3 year experience in the field.
• A Diploma or Certificate or equivalent qualification in Business management.
• Good knowledge of the target community
• Detail-oriented, organized and disciplined.
• Excellent communication and  interpersonal skills
• Confident, presentable and an aggressive sales person
• Strong motivation to offer excellent customer service
• Highly motivated self-starter who can operate well with minimal supervision.

To apply, send your CV and cover letter to jobs@flexi-personnel.com before Wednesday 15th October, 2014. 

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

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Steel Company Quality Assurance Manager Job in Nairobi Kenya

A local Steel Manufacturing Company is looking for a Quality Assurance Manager. 

The post is based in Nairobi and the duties are as indicated below;

Quality Assurance Manager

General Duties

• Driving the Plant to attain ISO Certification and adopt customized KAIZEN principles.
• Ensuring that the Plant comply with KEBS and ISO standards on quality of its products.
• Ensuring the Plant products are inspected by a third party certified by KEBS
• Developing manuals for Quality adherence

Specific Duties:

• Promoting quality achievement and performance improvement throughout the organization.
• Develop, implement, communicate and maintain a quality plan to bring the Company’s Quality Systems and Policies into compliance with quality system requirements.
• Effectively interact with Production and Development teams to maintain product supply and help introduce new products
• Working with purchasing staff to establish quality requirements from external suppliers.
• Ensuring compliance with national (KEBS, County, etc) and international standards (ISO Certification) and legislation.
• Application of environmental and health and safety standards.
• Agreeing standards and establishing clearly defined quality methods for staff to apply.
• Defining quality procedures in conjunction with operating staff.
• Setting up and maintaining controls and documentation procedures.
• Liaising with customers’ auditors and ensuring the execution of corrective action and compliance with customers’ specifications.
• Establishing standards of service for customers or clients.
• Preparing clear explanatory documents such as customers’ charters.
• Monitoring performance by gathering relevant data and producing statistical reports.
• Organize and manage quality assurance function in close co-operation with the customers and with the Company’s Management team (Member of Management Team).
• Identifying relevant quality-related training needs and delivering training.
• Collating and analyzing performance data and charts against defined parameters.
• Ensuring tests and procedures are properly understood, carried out and evaluated and that product modifications are investigated if necessary.
• Supervising technical staff in carrying out tests and checks.
• Writing technical and management systems reports.
• Bringing together staff of different disciplines and driving the group to plan, formulate and agree comprehensive quality procedures.
• Persuading reluctant staff to change their way of working to incorporate quality methods.
• Manage and maintain the Company’s quality inspection and product release programs for incoming and in-process materials and components, processes and finished goods.
• Formulate and manage the development and implementation of goals, objectives, policies, procedures and systems pertaining to the QA/QC.
• Setting compliance objectives and ensuring that targets are achieved.
• Maintaining awareness of the business context and company profitability, including budgetary control issues.
• Liaising with the Procurement and Production Departments to ensure that quality raw materials / steel is procured for production purposes to ensure high quality standards of products.
• Assessing the product specifications of the company and its suppliers, and comparing with customer requirements.
• Process Management: Maintaining inventory for all the processes, procedures & work instructions.

Experience:

• Minimum of five (5) years experience in Quality Assurance Management with at least three (3) years in Steel Industry.
• Experience in implementation of developing processes and procedures for ISO certification is highly required 

Qualifications:

• A Degree in Engineering
• Post graduate qualifications in Quality Assurance

The above job specifications are a brief guide to the work the successful candidates shall be required to undertake but does not form a complete job description which shall be provided at a later stage.

If you believe you meet the above requirements, please send your covering letter and CV to the following address specifying the post applied for not later than 26th October 2014 ;

The Human Capital and Administration Manager

Email address: careerhome2@yahoo.co.uk

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MTN Business Sector Managers Jobs in Nairobi, Mombasa and Kisumu, Kenya

MTN Business Kenya Limited is the business division of MTN Group. 

The company focuses on providing corporate communication solutions to small and large businesses through its modern and reliable network infrastructure in the region. 
 

We wish to identify: highly competent, proactive, energized and self driven individuals to fill the following positions based in Nairobi, Mombasa and Kisumu.
 

Sector Managers
 

Based in Nairobi, Mombasa and Kisumu, this position reports to the Team Leader Sales Department, the ideal candidate will be responsible for selling solutions to corporate customers, ensuring delivery of the company brand and customer objectives, whilst delivering agreed sales targets through establishing and maintaining partnership, collaboration and co-creation with customers.

The incumbent shall be responsible for: 

• Facilitate growth of company market share and annual revenues through the sale of MTN product solutions within the assigned region.
• Formulate and implement appropriate and effective sales strategies, with a view of achieving business development.
• Deliver set monthly sales targets.
• Identify target markets/opportunities for the development of business for the company.
• Proactively identify and resolve client concerns.
• Enhance customer relations with an aim of creating customer attraction, retention, growth and satisfaction.
• Provide timely strategic market intelligence feedback on the market trends and opportunities to improve performance and enhance public knowledge on the services and products   offered by MTN Business.
• Provide comprehensive and objective sales reports for management decision making.
• Knowledge, skills and ability required:
• An undergraduate degree or diploma from a recognised institution.
• Relevant certifications in Information Technology or related fields e. g Cisco /EMC.
• Must have at least three years’ experience in handling sales preferably in an IT or a telecommunication infrastructure.
• Can - do attitude, high energy, excellent presentation and Interpersonal skills
• Good selling, negotiation, analytical and problem solving skills.
• Ability to work in a team.
• Sense of urgency

Interested Internal candidates who meet the above should send their application and detailed CV, including your qualifications, experience, present position and current remuneration. 
 

The forwarding e-mail and cover letter must clearly indicate the job title and the region of interest on the subject line.
 

Send your application to hr@mtnbusiness.co.ke by 15th October 2014 before 5:00pm East African time.

MTN Business Kenya reserves the right to accept or reject any application. 

Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

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Sales Representatives Jobs in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania

Sales Representatives
 

Location: Dar es Salaam - Tanzania (2)
 

Industry: FMCG
 

Our client, a leading manufacturing company in East Africa dealing with Agricultural and Livestock products seeks to recruit Two (2) Sales Representatives. 

The ideal candidates will be charged with selling the company’s products to various Institutions, Hotels, Restaurants, Caterers and Supermarkets.

Key Tasks and Responsibilities

• Evaluate and promote better services to customers where required.
• Ensure that all listed products are ordered and displayed in applicable stores.
• Evaluate and analyse allocated stores monthly sales and growth in accordance with Company monthly targets.
• Able to generate the required sales volume monthly.
• Present and sell company products and services to current and potential clients.
• Establish and maintain sound business relationships current and potential clients.
• Accurate preparation of the required paperwork.
• Identify and resolve client concerns through internal processes.
• Follow up on new leads and referrals resulting from field activity
• Keeps all stakeholders appraised of special developments or feedback gathered through field activity
• Participates in company promotion activities

Qualifications and Competences

• Minimum of 3 year experience in the field.
• A Diploma or Certificate or equivalent qualification in Business management.
• Good knowledge of the target community
• Detail-oriented, organized and disciplined.
• Excellent communication and  interpersonal skills
• Confident, presentable and an aggressive sales person
• Strong motivation to offer excellent customer service
• Highly motivated self-starter who can operate well with minimal supervision.

To apply, send your CV and cover letter to jobs@flexi-personnel.com before Wednesday 15th October, 2014.

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

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Fahari Realtors Marketing Manager Job in Kenya

Fahari Realtors, a Real Estate firm specializing in Residential and Commercial Property & Project Management and Real Estate Development, invites applications from interested and suitably qualified candidates to fill the position of a Marketing Manager.
 

Qualifications

• 1st Degree in Sales and Marketing
• Masters Degree is an added advantage
• 3 – 5 years experience marketing or strategy experience
• At least 3 years experience in Real Estate
• Experience as a manager or working alongside management
• Experience with social media marketing

Skills

• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
• Leadership and strong management skills
• Computer literacy is compulsory
• Must have a strong customer focus and team working ethic with a passion for excellence and a real commitment to innovative marketing

Main Responsibilities include:

• Leading the development and implementation of the Company’s marketing strategy
• Developing and implementing integrated marketing campaigns
• Researching and analyzing market trends
• Identifying target markets and how best to reach them
• Creating advertising briefs and controlling creative and quality standards for all advertising and promotional material

Candidates should forward their applications by email enclosing current and detailed CV, copies of academic and professional certificates, day time telephone contacts, current and expected remuneration, notice period to take up the appointment if successful and letters from two (2) professional referees to jobs@faharirealtors.com

All applications to be submitted before C.O.B Friday 10th October, 2014

Fahari realtors is an equal opportunity employer

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Executive Apartments Site Clerk of Works Job in Mombasa Kenya

Applications are invited for appointment to the position of site clerk of works on contract basis for the proposed 70. No. Executive apartments in Tudor Creek, Mombasa.

Eligible candidates should have a minimum of the following qualifications

• Degree in civil/structural engineering or degree in architecture from a recognized university.
• Minimum five years working experience as a site clerk of works in a project of similar magnitude and complexity.
• In-depth knowledge of the building industry, regulations and laws in Kenya and willingness to reside in Mombasa.
• Excellent observational skills and ability to pay attention to detail.
• Good project management and organizational skills.
• Good analytical and problem solving skills.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Physically fit and willing to work long hours including weekends.
• Ability to deliver projects on time and within budget.

Eligible candidates should send their complete cv’s along with duly attested documents, and two recent passport size photographs within 7 days from the date of this advertisement.
 

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interview.
 

Send your cv/ documents to:
 

Pensions Administrator,
CBK Pension Fund,
P.O Box 60000-00200,
Nairobi, Kenya.

Or drop them off at our offices located at

CBK Pension House,
Pension Secretariat Offices
First Floor, Harambee Avenue
Nairobi, Kenya.

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