Sanergy Sales Associate Job in Mathare Kenya

Vacancy: Sales Associate - Mathare
 

Department: Sales & Operations             
 

Reports to: Area Manager
 

About Us: Sanergy is an award-winning social venture that builds healthy, prosperous communities by making hygienic sanitation accessible and affordable in Africa’s urban informal settlements. 

Our systems-based approach to solving the sanitation crisis involves five key steps: we build a dense network of franchised micro-entrepreneurs, who operate low-cost, high-quality waterless sanitation facilities – called Fresh Life – as small businesses. 

We provide critical support services – such as access to finance, business analytics, training, and marketing. We collect the waste regularly and safely remove it from the community. 

We convert the waste into valuable by-products, such as organic fertilizer and renewable energy. Finally, we sell the by-products to Kenyan farms.

Since November 2011, we have launched over 500 Fresh Life Toilets to a network of 250 Fresh Life Operators. We have collected and converted over 3,500 tons of waste. 

At the same time, we have built a team of almost 200 people. For our work, we have been recognized by Fast Company as one of the 10 Most Innovative Companies in the World Doing Social Good and one of the 10 Most Innovative Companies in Africa.
 

Role & Responsibilities
 

The objective of this role is to expand our franchise network, by identifying and selling our product to local entrepreneurs who are interested in pursuing this sanitation business opportunity. 

The Sales Associate is responsible for selling Sanergy’s Fresh Life Toilets in the communities allocated. You will be responsible for the complete sales cycle – from generating leads to pursuing opportunities to closing deals.

Some key duties / responsibilities of the Sales Associate include:

• Meet established sales targets, goals, and quotas (which shall be communicated separately)
• Establish plans and strategies to expand the customer base in the assigned sales area
• Maintain contact with clients in the market area to ensure high levels of client satisfaction
• Work with consumer marketing team to maximise vertical expertise & knowledge sharing between the teams
• Undertake careful record keeping processes 

Requirements

• Strong sales experience (ideally 2+ years)
• High School graduate
• Proven track record of success and determined to succeed
• Ability to effectively communicate at all levels
• Ability to build relationships, outgoing and proactive
• Excellent planning and organisational skills
• Fluent in English and Kiswahili
• Current or past residency in Mathare Constituency or the immediate environs – desired,
• Willingness to relocate to Mathare or its environs.

What we Offer: We offer an interesting and challenging position within a multicultural and dynamic start-up company, selling a product and service that makes a significant positive impact, and working with a highly motivated team who is passionate about the cause. 

If you are interested and believe that you possess the necessary skills and background, please submit your cover letter and CV onhttp://www.jobscore.com/jobs/sanergy/list

Those familiar with Mathare constituency can drop their applications at Ngota’s Upendo School in Mathare, Mabatini.

Deadline for applications: December 1st, 2014.

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Sanergy Commercial Partnerships Project Manager Job in Kenya

Job Description: Commercial Partnerships Project Manager
            
Reports to: New Markets Expansion & Infrastructure Manager
 

About Us: Sanergy is an award-winning social venture, based in Nairobi, Kenya, that makes hygienic sanitation accessible and affordable in Africa’s urban slums for everyone, forever. 

Our systems-based approach to solving the sanitation crisis involves five key steps: we build a dense network of franchised micro-entrepreneurs, who operate low-cost, high-quality waterless sanitation facilities – called Fresh Life – as small businesses. 

We provide critical support services – such as access to finance, training, marketing and business analytics. We collect the waste every day and safely remove it from the community.

We convert the waste into valuable by-products, such as organic fertilizer and renewable energy. Finally, we sell the byproducts to Kenyan farms. 

Since November 2011, we have launched over 500 Fresh Life Toilets to a network of 270 micro-entrepreneurs. We have collected and converted over 3500 tons of waste. At the same time, we have built a team of almost 200 people – 90% Kenyan and 60% from informal settlements.
 

We are an increasingly sophisticated, highly intricate organization with many moving parts. In order to deliver our strategic goals, we are expanding. We are forming commercial partnerships to help bring accessible, hygienic sanitation to a wider population who are also in need of improved facilities. 

Whilst growing we are passionate about ensuring we constantly achieve operational efficiency, deliver to our exacting standards and maximise customer and user satisfaction. Commercial partnerships and wider expansion are a new area for us. 

We are looking to build a strong team of energetic and passionate team members to lead our growth over the coming years. We need a Commercial Partnreships Project Manager to be that vital  link between the demanding customer and our complex operational business. 

One minute you will be in a meeting with a senior director of the client organisation, the next you will be checking that toilet cleaning standards are being met. The Partner we are serving is looking for a much wider roll out beyond this first phase. There is a huge opportunity for both Sanergy and the successful candidate. 

You will be a dynamic, experienced and imaginative customer focused individual, able to develop innovative solutions to ensure a smooth roll out of the phase 2 pilot of over 200 toilets and stabilise ongoing operations in Limuru. This could lead to many more orders, both in Kenya and beyond. Do you have what it takes?   
 

Role & Responsibilities
 

Sanergy seeks a flexible and adaptable, individual who can rise to varied challenges. You will work with the full range of Sanergy departments and be a true ambassador for the organisation. 

You will be responsible for an efficient and effective process to deliver this complex multi location programme with many stakeholders and sensitivities. You will ensure we deliver world class customer service at all levels. 

This work will have a significant impact on the growth of Sanergy, not just from a day-to-day perspective, but also in terms of environmental, social and economic impact for Kenyans.

Deliverables

• Building and maintaining strong relationships with the Partner organization and Sanergy teams,
• World class customer service,
• Ensuring clear communication and expectation management both within Sanergy and the partner organization,
• Co-ordinate approvals and agreement of the roll out to enable a seamless process,
• Liaise with partner team to agree on work areas, stores, locations etc
• Arrange and deliver the initial community briefing before works commence and user education before the opening of the toilets.
• Ensure all customers are comfortable to use our toilets,
• Ensure Sanergy works in a safe and professional manner at all times and ensure Sanergy complies with the partners policies and working practices.
• Ensure the service levels for operational toilets are effectively delivered,
• Manage the collection of feedback, analyse and report results making recommendations for improvements,
• Delivering this complex programme within tight financial constraints,
• Ultimately ensure resounding customer satisfaction is delivered by Sanergy to the partner organization.

Requirements

• Degree in project management or similar.
• Experience managing projects with multiple stakeholders.
• Previous, demonstrable customer relations background would be an advantage.
• Excellent analytical skills – data collection, statistics, data modelling
• Passionate about developing and maintaining strong customer relations,
• Project magement experience – how to manage projects, break down problems, develop methodologies, frameworks and develop implementation plans
• Human centred problem solving – understanding and working with users, how to get to the why rather than the what and developing innovative solutions from this information
• Resoundingly pragmatic
• Hold a continuous, restless desire to improve yourself, your project teams, and your organization
• A collaborative mentality
• Powerful communications skills - particularly in presenting ideas.
• Deep-rooted empathy and humility

More qualitatively, we are looking for someone who has the desire to take on a whole new challenge in a whole new context, a tenacity and drive to keep going in the face of frustrations and set-backs inevitable in working in a developing country and in a new and exciting sector. 

We believe that we are on the cusp of transformative change and we seek people who believe their skills will deliver that transformation

If you are interested and believe that you possess the necessary skills and background, please submit your cover letter and CV onhttp://www.jobscore.com/jobs/sanergy/list

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Accounts Assistant Job in Githunguri Town, Kenya (KES 30K – 40K)

Vacancy: Accounts Assistant
 

Industry: Dairy Industry
 

Location: Githunguri Town
 

Salary: Ksh 30,000 – 40,000

Our client is a newly established milk processing factory. They seek to hire an Accounts Assistant to offer support to the finance manager in handling all accounting matters of the factory.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Handling the Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable.
• Responsible for processing all supplier invoices and entering collections from debtors and payments to creditors on time.
• Responsible for preparing accurate manufacturing accounts.
• Ensuring statutory deductions like V.A.T returns, N.S.S.F, N.H.I.F and P.A.Y.E are promptly filed.
• In charge of payroll administration, preparation and management and consequent filing.
• In charge of the petty cash to oversee correct usage and proper accountability.
• In charge of daily banking and reconciliation of banking accounts.
• Preparing accurate final accounting reports for the management from time to time.
• Check accounting transactions to locate and resolve discrepancies.
• Giving feedback and quickly responding all accounting inquiries.
• Performing all other accounting duties as required by the management.

Qualifications & Skills

• CPA holder, diploma/degree in accounts would be an added advantage.
• At least 2 - 3 years of working experience.
• Computer literacy i.e. proficiency in using accounting software e.g. Quick Book, PASTEL and spreadsheets.
• Hands on accounting and financial forecasting Skills.
• Self starter, who is organized, disciplined and goal orientated.
• Working knowledge of accounting software skills.
• Good organization and Management skill.
• Records keeping and analytical skills.
• A person of honesty and integrity.
• Adaptable to a factory working set up.
• MUST be a team player with keen attention to details.

If you are up to the challenge, posses the necessary qualification and experience, please send your CV only quoting the job title on the email subject (Accounts Assistant Job 30 – 40K Githunguri Town) to vacancies@corporatestaffing.co.ke  before 12th December, 2014.

Kindly indicate your current/ last salary on your CV

N.B: We do not charge any fee for receiving your CV in our database nor for interviewing.

Only candidates short-listed for interview will be contacted.

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Insurance Services Company Office Assistant Job in Kenya

Position: Office Assistant
 

Description: Our client, an insurance services company whose vision is to be the most preferred insurance intermediary in East and Central Africa region, is looking to hire a dynamic person to fill the position of Office Assistant.

Responsibilities:

• Greets visitors and assists in resolving problems and ensuring satisfactory customer service.
• Processes forms or applications to ensure accuracy and completeness; computes or verifies data, fees or payments, enters data and forwards or files paperwork.
• Operates office equipment such as printers, copy machines etc.
• Enter information, ensure the accuracy and completeness of the data and generate reports or outputs as needed.
• Opens or reviews correspondence and determines proper disposition.
• Filing documents
• Coordinates and organizes meetings
• Overseeing the cleanliness of the office
• Attends and participates in meetings and may take minutes or notes and perform follow-up activities.

Qualifications:

• Degree in Business Administration
• Knowledge and experience in the Insurance industry - advantageous
• Passionate and highly motivated
• Great communication skills
• Team player with a strong work ethic

If you are a motivated and energetic individual who takes initiative, kindly make your application by clicking APPLY before the 4th December, 2014

Kindly note: only the shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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