Insurance Unit Managers Jobs in Machakos, Kisii, Eldoret, Nakuru and Mombasa Kenya

Our client a leading insurance that offers Insurance services is looking to grow its team by recruiting an energetic and very ready to work Unit Managers.

Key Responsibilities

• Leading a team of agents, grow and recruit more team members.
• Train, motivate and help the agents with production.
• Preparation of weekly and monthly targets, reviews, activities, etc.
• Contacting clients and setting up meetings, either within an office environment or in clients’ homes or business premises;
• Conducting in-depth reviews of clients’ financial circumstances, current provision and future aims;
• Researching the marketplace and providing clients with information on new and existing products and services;
• Researching information from various sources, including providers of financial products;
• Promoting and selling financial products to meet given or negotiated sales targets;
• Negotiating with clients for the best possible rates;
• Liaising with other professionals, market research and intelligence
• Keeping up to date with financial products and legislation;
• Contacting clients with news of new products or changes to legislation that may affect their savings and investments;
• Meeting the regulatory aspects of the role, e.g. requirements for disclosure, costs of the services provided and also the advised products.

Desired Qualifications & Experience

• Must have strong education background in insurance industry with 3-4 years of experience in insurance, telecommunication and banking industry.
• Education background with experience in Sales and marketing also encouraged.
• Must have working experience as a financial advisor.
• Team player, with good interpersonal skills.

To apply, send your CV and cover letter to jobs@jantakenya.combefore 24th December, 2014 clearly indicating “Unit Manager and the location. 

Do not attach any certificates.

Only shortlisted candidates shall be contacted.

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Lean Solutions Group Logistics Intern Job in Nairobi Kenya (Shs 15K)

Lean Solutions Group is a consultancy firm dealing with energy management, briquette manufacture, lean Makaa manufacture and Kaizen Consultancy. 

It seeks to fill the following position: Logistics Intern - Nairobi

Main Responsibilities

• Assist to coordinate transport of briquettes and other material needed at the plant.
• Assist to develop and initiate monthly reports having required project timelines.
• Assist to support inventory management consisting of reconciling and maintaining of finished goods inventory
• Assist to process orders and on-time delivery by network of courier companies and warehouses.
• Assist with transportation schedules to sister plants.

Required Skills

• Self-motivated and disciplined team player
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Sound organizational skills
• Ability to creatively solve problems in a fast-paced environment
• Working knowledge of Computer Applications
• Diploma Level qualification
• Fresh Logistics related diploma holders are advantaged
• Willing to work any shift and any schedule due to our 24/7 environment.

Applicants to submit their applications which should include a 1 page cover letter and CV stating their qualifications and suitability. 

Applications to be sent to hr@leansolutions.co.ke

Deadline for receiving applications is 12/12/2014.

A Ksh 15,000 stipend will be offered to the successful candidate.

Lean Solutions Group is an equal opportunities employer.

Canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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Lean Solutions Group Accounts Intern Job in Nairobi Kenya (Shs 15K)

Lean Solutions Group is a consultancy firm dealing with energy management, briquette manufacture, lean Makaa manufacture and Kaizen Consultancy. 

It seeks to fill the following position: Accounts Intern - Nairobi

Main Responsibilities

Assist with accounts receivables, payables and bank reconciliation

Assist to enter financial transactions in the general ledger

Assist to prepare financial reports

Contact customer accounts for payments

Filing of all relevant data

Required Skills

• Self-motivated and disciplined team player
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Sound organizational skills
• Ability to creatively solve problems in a fast-paced environment
• Working knowledge of Computer Applications especially tally and excel 
• Diploma Level qualification
• Fresh accounts diploma holders will have an added advantaged

Applicants to submit their applications which should include a 1 page cover letter and CV stating their qualifications and suitability. 

Applications to be sent to hr@leansolutions.co.ke

Deadline for receiving applications is 12/12/2014.

A Ksh 15,000 stipend will be offered to the successful candidate.

Lean Solutions Group is an equal opportunities employer.

Canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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Medical Sales Representatives (Pharmaceutical Technologists) Jobs in Kenya

Our client is a Pharmaceutical Company currently recruitingMedical Sales Representatives

Roles

arranging appointments with doctors, pharmacists and hospital medical teams, which may include pre-arranged appointments or regular 'cold' calling;
 

making presentations to doctors, practice staff and nurses in GP surgeries, hospital doctors and pharmacists in the retail sector. 

Presentations may take place in medicalsettings during the day, or may be conducted in the evenings at a local hotel or conference venue;
    

conferences for doctors and other medical staff;

building and maintaining positive working relationships with medical staff and supporting administrative staff;
 

keeping detailed records of all contacts;
 

reaching (and if possible exceeding) annual sales targets;
 

planning work schedules and weekly and monthly timetables. This may involve working with the area sales team or discussing future targets with the area sales manager. Generally,medical sales executives have their own regional area of responsibility and plan how and when to target health professions;
 

regularly attending company meetings, technical data presentations and briefings;
 

keeping up-to-date with the latest clinical data supplied by the company, and interpreting, presenting and discussing this data with health professionals during presentations;
 

monitoring competitor activity and competitors' products;
 

developing strategies for increasing opportunities to meet and talk to contacts in themedical and healthcare sector;
 

staying informed about the activities of health services in a particular area.

Requirements

• Pharmaceutical Technologist/CO
• Knowledgeable in sales tactics with a solid track record of sellingpharmaceutical products
• At least 1-2 years experience in a similar field

If you feel you fit the above role ,please send your CV only quoting the job title on the email subject to jobs@alternatedoors.co.ke

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.

For unsolicited applications, please drop your CV in our offices (Devan Plaza, Westlands 4th Floor) Monday to Friday- 3pm- 5.30pm ONLY

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Web Developer Job in Kenya

Our client is an IT Company is looking to recruit a creative Web Developer

Job Duties:

Regular exposure to business stakeholders and executive management, as well as the authority and scope to apply your expertise to many interesting technical problems.
 

Candidate must have a strong understanding of UI, cross-browser compatibility, general web functions and standards.
 

Experience in planning and delivering software platforms used across multiple products and organizational units.
 

Deep expertise and hands on experience with Web Applications and programming languages such as Php, MySQL,CMS,Joomla Drupal Word + and Linux 

Deep functional knowledge or hands on design experience with Web ServicesStrong grasp of security principles and how they apply to E-Commerce applications.

Requirements

• Web Programming Skills
• E-Commerce, 
• T Web User Interface Design (UI), 
• Security Principles, 
• Object-Oriented Design
• Multimedia Content Development,

If you feel you fit the above role, please send your CV only quoting the job title on the email subject to jobs@alternatedoors.co.ke

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.

For unsolicited applications,please drop your CV in our offices (Devan Plaza, Westlands 4th Floor) Monday to Friday- 3pm- 5.30pm ONLY.

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IS Security Administrator Job in Kenya (Shs 100K)

Our client is an IT Company currently recruiting an IS Security Administrator

In this position, the candidate will gather and organize technical information about an organization's existing information assurance products and security programs.  

Analyze current security architecture through technical reviews and customer interviews.  

Identify gaps between defined security requirements and implemented security architecture.  

Responsibilities

• Participate as a knowledgeable IT security specialist on a project team that will modernize an existing enterprise IT infrastructure.
• Provide technical and security insights and incorporate industry and Government best practices on enterprise security modernization project.
• Analyze and document as-is security architecture and baseline performance parameters in one or more technical areas.
• Verify security requirements in accordance with applicable cyber security policies and defined system requirements.
• Identify information protection needs for systems and networks.
• Develop implementation documentation for one or more technical areas.
• Contribute to the assessment, design and implementation effort.
• Provide specialized technical support and guidance on one or more areas of IT security infrastructure design issues

Requirements

• Technical implementation expertise with IT security tools,atleast 3 years experience
• Experience in networking technologies(VPN,LAN,WAN,MPLS)
• Knowledge of Security Architecture Designs(COBIT,ISO,ISMS)
• Knowledge of Application Security Standards
• Strong working knowledge of Operating Systems such as Linux,Windows,Unix,Virtualization and patch management enterprise
• Knowledge of disaster recovery and business continuity practices
• Good understanding of disaster Management practices
• Knowledge of security tools and technologies such as Firewalls,UTMS Intruder detection and prevention solutions,web filters, data protection solutions etc
• Certification in CISA/CISM,CISSP,Checkpoint and Cisco

Salary: Shs 100,000

If you feel you fit the above role, please send your CV only quoting the job title on the email subject to jobs@alternatedoors.co.ke

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.

For unsolicited applications, please drop your CV in our offices (Devan Plaza, Westlands 4th Floor) Monday to Friday- 3pm- 5.30pm ONLY.

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Manufacturing Company Drivers Jobs in Kenya

Our client is in the Manufacturing Industry, currently looking for proactive drivers with great communication skills and experience as a Mechanic.

Requirements:
Must hold a valid Driving License

Good knowledge of Nairobi and Its environs

Class 8 OR Form four certificate 

Valid Certificate of Good Conduct

At least 5 years experience in driving

If you feel you fit the above role, please send your CV only quoting the job title on the email subject to jobs@alternatedoors.co.ke

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.

For unsolicited applications, please drop your CV in our offices (Devan Plaza, Westlands 4th Floor) Monday to Friday- 3pm- 5.30pm ONLY.

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Motorcycle Riders Jobs in Kenya (Shs 16K)

Our client is currently recruiting  top notch motorcycle riders

You should be able to:

• Enjoy motorcycling and be a skilled rider
• Be physically fit
• Be reliable and punctual
• Be able to work on your own
• Have good literacy and numeracy skills
• Have the ability to read and follow maps and guides, plan and learn routes
• Have a mature attitude
• Be friendly and presentable
• A basic knowledge of motorcycle maintenance is useful but not required
• You should be in good health and have good eyesight

Salary: 16,000

If you feel you fit the above role ,please send your CV only quoting the job title on the email subject to jobs@alternatedoors.co.ke

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.

For unsolicited applications, please drop your CV in our offices (Devan Plaza, Westlands 4th Floor) Monday to Friday- 3pm- 5.30pm ONLY.

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Transparency International Citizen Demand Programme Coordinator Job in Nairobi Kenya

Vacancy: Programme Coordinator
 

Reference: Citizen Demand
 

Duty Station: Nairobi with Travel to the Counties
 

Transparency International - Kenya (TI-Kenya) is part of the Transparency International group that is a non-partisan coalition of individuals with a shared vision of a corruption-free world. 

TI-Kenya is an autonomous chapter in the Transparency International movement, a global coalition against corruption with which TI-Kenya shares knowledge and exchanges ideas for the greater good of Kenya.
 

Transparency International Kenya seeks to employ a Programme Coordinator for its Citizen Demand Programme.
 

Overall Purpose of the Job: The Programme Coordinator (PC) will lead, coordinate and oversee its Citizen Demand Programme. 

Reporting to the Head of Programmes, the PC shall be responsible for strategic planning, budgeting, co-ordinating, developing and implementing the citizen demand programme aimed at building citizen capacity to enable them influence public policy and provision of public services, and designing and implementing innovative projects that promote effective citizen engagement in the promotion of accountable and transparent governance and efficient service delivery at national and county levels. 

The PC shall also be responsible for the water and education sub-programmes, improved systems and procedures as well as monitoring and evaluating programme activities and individual performance against set targets. 

Other duties include team building, providing effective leadership and implementing on-the-job training to improve employee performance within the Citizen Demand Programme.

Specific Duties and Responsibilities
 

The duty station for this position shall be at the TI Kenya secretariat, Nairobi. 

Duties and responsibilities at this level include:-

• Designing and implementing strategies and projects to enhance effective citizen participation in promoting accountability, transparency and efficient service delivery;
• Designing and implementing appropriate guidelines for advocacy against and legal advice on corruption;
• Designing and coordinating implementation of appropriate and innovative projects, strategies and activities to enhance public awareness on corruption and build their capacity to stand up against corruption;
• Ensuring effective management of Advocacy and Legal Advise Centres’ (ALACs) activities in the regions including developing strategies for the recruitment and induction of volunteer advocates into the Legal Advisory Committees for the ALACs.
• Developing work schedules, drafting case pleadings and allocating cases in order to ensure that volunteer advocates are receiving a continuous flow of court cases for their action.
• Reviewing the effectiveness of legal aid services offered in the ALACs.
• Establishing and facilitating cross-functional and multidisciplinary teams of probono advocates to represent qualified clients in public interest test cases on corruption and integrity.
• Developing citizen driven legislation, political participation, accountability and transparency projects and strategies;
• Identify potential public interest cases, research on them and develop multi-pronged strategies of dealing with them, including but not limited to public/strategic/impact litigation
• Establish and coordinate sustainable networks/partnerships with local and international governance institutions and actors in the administration of justice and promotion of legal and human rights in Kenya including donors, government agencies, NGOs and community groups to ensure collaborative strategies and effective support networks to promote accountability and transparency;
• Developing citizen centred programmes and strategies to fight against corruption;
• Develop and operationalize effective reporting mechanisms for the citizen demand programme and ensure periodic, monthly and annual progress reports of the programme are written in time.
• Reviewing the operations and results of the programme and providing reports showing achievements against planned targets as well as justification for performance variances.
• Developing appropriate fundraising strategies to diversify revenue sources for the organization;
• Managing contracts and monitoring expenditure ;
• Overseeing performance management for the programme’s staff;
• Coordinating the monitoring and evaluation and documentation of lessons and best practice in the Citizen Demand Programme;
• Promoting linkages with government institutions and other relevant stakeholders in implementing and monitoring of citizen demand activities, development of national policies and legislation;
• Promoting mainstreaming of transparency and accountability in citizen demand policies and programmes;
• Promoting research on citizen demand and good governance in collaboration with institutions of higher learning;

Job Specification
 

For appointment to this position, a candidate must have;

• Managed a governance and or legal aid programme for at least (3) years;
• At least a bachelors degree in the following disciplines; Law, Community Development, Development Studies, Public Administration, Environmental Studies or any other related qualification from a recognized institution;
• A Masters Degree in any of the above disciplines will be an added advantage;
• Be proficient in computer applications; and
• Shown merit in work performance and results

Competencies

• A strong commitment to the aims, objectives and values of TI-Kenya
• High level skills in report writing and presentation
• Ability and experience to conceptualize, implement and evaluate governance and policy programmes
• Knowledge of dynamics of partnership and experience in a role directly involved with such partnerships
• A good appreciation of advocacy and community engagement
• Excellent verbal, analytical, and organizational skills
• Experience in proposal writing with a proven ability to secure donor funding
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills

How to Apply:
 

Interested and qualified candidates are requested to submit one document as an attachment (combining the application letter and CV with at least three professional referees) by email on/before close of business on 19th December 2014 to: hr@tikenya.org

Please include the reference: Citizen Demand as the subject of your email applications.

Do not attach your testimonials or certificates.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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Transparency International Advocacy and Legal Advisory Centre Deputy Programme Officer Job in Mombasa Kenya

Vacancy: Deputy Programme Officer
 

Reference: Advocacy and Legal Advisory Centre, Mombasa
 

Duty Station: Mombasa
 

Job Summary: Transparency International - Kenya (TI-Kenya) is part of the Transparency International movement that is a non-partisan coalition of individuals with a shared vision of a corruption free world. 

TI-Kenya is an autonomous chapter in the Transparency International movement, a global coalition against corruption with which we share knowledge and exchange ideas for the greater good of Kenya.
 

TI-Kenya, in collaboration with partners in Nairobi, Coast, Western/Nyanza and North Rift regions has established Advocacy and Legal Advice Centres (ALACs) as a strategic initiative to empower citizens to actively participate in the fight against corruption.

TI-Kenya through the ALACs – carries out the following functions:

• Promote legal advice and assistance to victims or witnesses of corruption through provision of free and confidential advice on corruption cases, advice on formulation, development, presentation and monitoring of corruption-related complaints and partnership with legal aid organisations for referrals and follow up.
• Enhance citizen’s access to legal services through information, education and communication support.
• Undertake advocacy on a broader anti-corruption reform agenda
• Enhance institutional capacity in complaint assessment and processing to enable citizens pursue corruption-related issues.
• Support the work and sustainability of good governance coalitions in the regions.

In addition, ALACs form the core business of TI-Kenya’s Citizen Demand Programme that seeks to ssupport citizens to proactively demand for transparency, accountability and good governance.

Under the supervision of the Programme Officer-ALAC Mombasa, the Deputy Programme Officer will provide support in the implementation of ALAC Mombasa activities towards achievement of the overall Citizen Demand Programme objectives and TI Kenya’s strategic plan.

Duties and Responsibilities
 

Programme Management

• Take up roles assigned by the Programme Officer to assist in the coordination, management of ALAC Mombasa programmes/projects, administration, logistical tasks, documentation and liaison with other TI Kenya staff.
• Receive & book appointments for clients, conduct initial interviews and where appropriate provide legal advice, make records of complaint calls, make referrals and follow up of clients cases and the overall management of ALAC Mombasa data base.
• Provide support on TI Kenya website updates by highlighting ALAC Mombasa’s activities
• Assist the Programme Officer in designing and implementing outreach initiatives on good governance and corruption prevention targeting communities around the coastal region and its environs;
• Providing the Programme Officer with technical support in planning meetings, workshops and seminars including the preparation of meeting documents, agendas, IEC materials and reports for the Citizen Demand Programme.
• Develop and implement strategic community mobilization and empowerment initiatives to enable community groups to promote transparent and accountable institutions locally and nationally;
• Develop effective local community organization resources and learning materials and effective strategies to be used in advocacy work;

Advisory / Strategy Development

• Provide support to the Programme Officer in defining sub – programmes priorities and objectives advised by the regional dynamics;

Management of TI-Kenya Partners/partnerships

• Work with the Programme Officer to raise awareness of ALAC Mombasa project to the public and stakeholders in the region
• Build sustainable partnerships with community groups, county authorities and other development actors in order to ensure that transparency and accountability issues are mainstreamed into local and national social-economic and development programmes.

Institutional Learning

• Assist with the development of a participatory results and impact tracking system for ALAC Mombasa initiative.
• Assist in the documentation of information based on the CD Programme and ALAC Mombasa.

Resource Mobilization:

• Provide technical support to the Programme Officer in researching for and developing exceptional proposals and/or concepts for financial support and sustainability of the sub–programme.

Qualifications

• Bachelors’ Degree in Law (LLB), political science or other related social science from a recognized university
• At least 2 years relevant work experience with an emphasis on governance, access to justice, and community engagement
• Experience in project design, implementation and management.

Competencies

• Proven experience in community mobilization and an interest in the anti-corruption sector.
• Familiarity with advocacy and communications strategies and tools
• Result oriented, team player and self motivated
• Ability to multi-task, with tight deadlines/schedules and attention to detail.
• Excellent Writing, Research, Communication and interpersonal and skills

How to Apply

Interested and qualified candidates are requested to submit one document as an attachment (combining the application letter and CV with at least three professional referees) by email on/before close of business on 15th December 2014 to: hr@tikenya.org

Please include the reference: Advocacy and Legal Advisory Centre, Mombasa as the subject of your email applications.

Do not attach your testimonials or certificates.

Candidates from the coast region are encouraged to apply. 

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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