Chef Job Vacancy in Kenya

Job Title: Chef 

Reports to: House Owner                                     

Job Purpose: To manage and coordinate the operations of the kitchen in a manner that ensures consistently high culinary, safety and hygiene standards are maintained and operational costs are contained.

Indicators of Good Performance on the job

• Consistently high culinary standards maintained at all times.
• Ensure Standards of service in line with expectations are high.
• Hygiene and safety standards documented implemented and maintained.
• Up to date SOPs displayed and in use in the kitchen at all times
• Accurate stock taking and returns
• Wastage / losses kept to a minimum
• Guest (Staff) complaints kept at a minimum

Key Duties

• Develop and implement kitchen performance standards and other specifications in line with best practice and ensure compliance to such standards by the kitchen team.
• Be able to follow recipes
• Continually monitor and control the usage of supplies and operating equipment
• Ensure correct portioning, quality and proper presentation of food to the guests and home owners.
• Monitor and ensure hygiene and safety standards are maintained within the kitchen, check the cleaning activities in the Kitchen and personal hygiene at all times
• In liaison with maintenance, coordinate timely repairs of faulty equipment
• Be hospitable & able to arrange meals at short notice for a large group of guests.
• And any other duties that may be assigned from time to time

Knowledge/Skills/Experience

• Diploma/Certificate in food production from Utalii College or equivalent
• 5 years experience in a similar role.
• Specialised training on different cuisines especially Indian, Italian and Asian.

Send your CV to recruit@kenafricind.com

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Inhouse Designer Job in Kenya

Job Title: Inhouse Designer
 

Department: Marketing
 

Reports To: Marketing Manager

Job Objective: To design and develop all graphical / video elements of the marketing strategy and related business development–related materials. 

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Design, format, and layout advertisement and marketing material (print and online)
• Ensure a creative yet consistent look and feel that adheres to and supports the StarTimes brand
• Interact frequently with printers and developers to produce technical and promotional materials in print.
• Implement advertisements in print and make sure that advertisements placements are suitable for the company’s interests.
• Demonstrate creativity, oral and written communication, listening, and decision making skills
• Capture new media needs and consumer awareness
• Demonstrate outstanding attention to detail and quality under challenging deadlines
• Other miscellaneous tasks as required by supervisor

Skills and Competencies:

• Experience with print (mostly), website design and electronic communication
• Expert working with Illustrator, Photoshop, Acrobat, In Design, Premiere Pro CS4
• Concept skills, promotional design

Education / Experience:

• Diploma in related field
• 2+ years work experience in a graphic design or other relevant field

Only qualified candidates should send their application and detailed CV to hr.startimes@gmail.com not later than  10th February 2014, indicating the current and expected salary.

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TechnoServe Senior Business Advisor Job in Kenya

Recruitment Notice
 

Senior Business Advisor
 

Solutions for African Food Enterprises
 

Kenya
 

I. General Information:
 

TechnoServe works with enterprising people in the developing world to build competitive farms, businesses and industries. 

We are a non-profit organization that develops business solutions to poverty by linking people to information, capital and markets. 

Our work is rooted in the idea that given the opportunity, hardworking men and women in even the poorest places can generate income, jobs and wealth for their families and communities. 

With more than four decades of proven results, we believe in the power of private enterprise to transform lives.
 

II. Program Description:
 

Solutions for African Food Enterprises (SAFE) is a TechnoServe (TNS) program in partnership with USAID and Partners in Food Solutions, with the aims of increasing the competitiveness of the African food processing sector and expanding availability of affordable and nutritious foods. 

Partners in Food Solutions (PFS) is a non-profit organization formed by General Mills to link the technical and business expertise of volunteer employees from General Mills, Cargill, Royal Dutch DSM and Bühler. 

This program provides knowledge and technology transfer to build the capacity of African food processors, improving availability of nutritious foods and creating market opportunities for small holder farmers.
 

III. Position Description:
 

TechnoServe is seeking a Senior Business Advisor (SBA) for Kenya. 

This role will support the business component of the capacity building needs of Kenya food processors. 

The SBA will be responsible for assisting processors with customized business planning, investment plans, capital raising, overseeing market studies and developing customized processor marketing strategies, business operations and provision of other business advisory services.
 

IV. Duties and Responsibilities:
 

Specifically, the Senior Business Advisor (SBA) will be responsible for all business related deliverables within the SAFE Kenya program activities notably:
 

1. Business Development

• Maintain project work plan and ensure timely project implementation
• Lead and facilitate the business component of the technology and knowledge transfer to supported food processors, including customized interventions with select processors as well as facilitate broader business related trainings to the sector through workshops
• Support business growth planning with selected food processors, including marketing strategies, business planning, capital raising, equipment procurement, profit and loss forecasting, finance, market and operational planning
• Develop strong understanding of local markets ( both retail and food aid), oversee marketing studies for different food products and support market linkages for food processors
• Develop an understanding of the raw material supply chain and support linkages between the raw material suppliers and food processors
• Develop relations with financial lending institutions and support assisted food processing companies to access loans
• Ensure business project activities are implemented with sound managerial, technical, financial, human resource, and overall programmatic practices
• Participate in team meetings with the program team and implementing partners to track implementation progress, share learnings and provide input on the business component of our support to local food processors
• Produce statistical and narrative reports for internal and external consumption, including success stories, challenges, case studies and impact results against selected indicators
• Identify business knowledge gaps in the local food processing industry and, with our chosen partners, facilitate the design of a training module and lead implementation of this training through workshops

2. Monitoring and Evaluation

• The SBA will also be required to support project Monitoring and Evaluation by collecting the required impact data accurately in a timely manner and to contribute towards explanations of metric results and provide input to reports.
• Maintain strong working relationships with country food technologist, ensuring business support to their technical advice.
• Interface with other country and regional staff to share lessons, best practices and refine our engagement model for optimal efficiency and impact
• Support country-level adaptation and use of standard templates and tools for key project deliverables
• Work with program staff to identify program business needs
• Liaise with Regional management team

3. Representation

• Establish and maintain strong working relationships with program implementing partners
• Establish and maintain strong relationships with relevant stakeholders in Kenya including government ministries, financial institutions, private sector companies, business associations and civil society organizations
• Secure the support of relevant private sector firms, financial institutions, and professional business councils/ associations, and other stakeholders to support the initiative
• Represent SAFE and TNS at internal and external functions
• Understand, respect and promote TechnoServe’s values, vision and strategy in the implementation of assigned duties.

Education / Qualification:

• Bachelor’s degree qualification in business related studies.
• Strong financial analysis and project management skills.
• Minimum of five years’ experience with financial, business development and /or economic or financial analysis in the private sector.
• Experience in financial auditing, business diagnostics, business ratios, and business plan development, conducting profit and loss analysis, loan requirements and loan management.
• Ability to quickly grasp the financial health and business needs of a company.
• Ability to translate financial and business needs into projects to be worked on with support from implementing partners.
• Track record of building strong client and stakeholder relationships.
• Ability to identify and understand issues and opportunities, compare data from different sources to draw conclusions, use effective approaches for developing appropriate solutions, take action that is consistent with available facts and probable consequences, communicate with and seek guidance from regional program management team.
• Proven ability and experience working with teams will be an added advantage.
• Excellent communication skills in both written and spoken English
• Willingness to travel to remote rural locations and internationally.
• A valid driving license.

Reporting Unit / Supervisor: Program Manager
 

Location: Nairobi, Kenya with local travel up to 60% of the time
 

Application Instructions
 

Qualified and interested applicants should submit a Word-formatted single document consisting of cover letter and resume to ke-recruit@tns.org . 

Please identify the position for which you are applying in the subject line. 

Only applicants meeting minimum qualifications will be considered or contacted. 

No phone calls please. 

Deadline for applications is 1700h Monday 17th February 2014.

TechnoServe is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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One Acre Fund Warehouse Associate Job in Western Kenya

Industry: Nonprofit / International Development / Agriculture / Microfinance
 

Function: Logistics, Management, Auditing
 

Title: Warehouse Associate
 

Employer: One Acre Fund
 

Job Location: Western Kenya 
 

Commitment: Six Month Contract with the possibility of extension based on performance

Organization Description
 

One Acre Fund is an agricultural non-profit operating in Kenya, Rwanda, Burundi and Tanzania that is innovating a new way of helping farm families grow their way out of poverty.  

We provide farmers with a "market bundle" including education, finance, farm inputs, health products, and market access. Our program has proven impact – every year, we weigh thousands of harvests and measure a more than 100% average gain in farm income per acre.  

We are growing quickly. In six years, we have grown to serve 135,000 farm families with more than 1,000 full-time field staff. 

Last season our Kenyan logistics department delivered over 6 million kgs of inputs to our farmers. 

This season will be even larger!

Job Description

One Acre Fund is a rapidly growing organization; increasing the number of sub-locations, districts, and members we serve in each year.  

We are seeking Warehouse Associates who will manage our warehouses throughout Kenya, tracking inventory and deliveries, managing casuals, keeping materials organized and serving our field operations.

Primary Duties

• Inventory Management – managing deliveries and transfers of goods from suppliers and to other warehouses. Responsible for maintaining accurate records using stock cards, transfer receipts and other tools. The warehouse associate will take responsibility for any missing or unaccounted for inventory!
• Responsible for daily reporting of warehouse activities
• Counting the inventory and reporting input counts on a daily basis
• Responsible for projects as assigned by the Logistics Manager such as supporting our fleet of trucks and pikis, building delivery systems for weekly deliveries to district offices and managing the distribution of chlorine to dispensers in villages across several districts
• Maintaining the safety and security of all inputs stored in the warehouse.
• Organize all inventory per established warehouse layout. Make sure all walkways within the warehouse are clear and all inputs are clearly labeled by name and size
• Making sure at all times the warehouse is ready and in order for physicals counts by the internal auditors.
• Responsible for receiving official OAF visitors to the warehouses e.g (OAF Donors)
• Facilitate through the Logistics manager the  renewal of lease agreements with NCPB
• Receive and prepare invoices from NCPB and put up payment request quarterly.
• Security of all documents such as stock cards, delivery notes, receipts

If you have skills and experience in these areas, please highlight them in your cover letter and resume.

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 employees are passionate about. 

Qualifications
 

We are seeking exceptional professionals with a minimum of two years of work experience and a passion for sustainable agricultural development in Kenya.  

We are looking for exemplary candidates so please only apply if you fit these criteria:

• Must have a minimum of a college Diploma in business management, logistics or relevant discipline.
• Leadership experience at work, including managing a team of people (Desirable)
• Demonstrated Computer Skills, specifically in using Microsoft Excel is a plus.
• Strong work ethic, willing to work long hours during busy season
• Proven ability to set and meet targets on the job
• Clear written and oral communication
• Strong math skills
• Demonstrated proactive problem-solving
• Integrity and a positive attitude
• High quality work with a strong attention to detail
• Ability to interact  to work in a team Environment
• A willingness to commit to living in Western Province or Nyanza
• Language: Fluent in Kiswahili and English Required.
• Passionate about serving smallholder farmers

Timeline: Candidates to submit resumes by the 25th of February.
 

Compensation: Competitive Salary based on qualifications and experience
 

Benefits: Performance Based bonuses, transport and airtime allowances
 

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

One Acre Fund is an equal opportunity employer.  

To Apply
 

Email cover letter and resume to kenyajobs@oneacrefund.org (Subject line: Warehouse Associate + the place you heard of the position) and salary expectation

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IT Sales Executive Job in Nairobi Kenya

Position: I.T Sales Executive 
 

Location: Nairobi.
 

Our client, a leading Information Technology Enabled Services Company in Kenya is seeking to recruit outstanding IT Sales Executives with experience in IT sales. 

Key Responsibilities

• Increase sales opportunities and meet the desired Company targets on recurring Sales revenues.
• Market the brand and the Company's experience to increase Goodwill in the Market.
• Pro-actively hunt for target clients and establish communications with those businesses that can   benefit from Company services.
• Sharing good rapport with the clients, understanding their project requisites, incorporating changes required within project conformity and providing value add.
• Report Monthly business review & individual target achievement to the management team.
• Liaise with Process and Performance Manager to ensure optimized use of internal processes
• Ensure compliance of all in-house Clients is met.

 Qualifications / Experience

• Degree/ Diploma or any Business/ Marketing related qualification.
• Minimum of 2-3 years experience in IT sales.
• Self driven with high level of integrity.
• Should have sound knowledge of Client costing.
• Mature personality with ability to work with minimal supervision

To apply, send your CV only to recruit@flexi-personnel.com before Friday 21st February 2014. 

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

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Sales Manager Job in Nairobi Kenya

Position: Sales Manager 
 

Location: Nairobi. 

Our Client seeks to recruit a Sales Manager. 

The ideal candidate must have experience in sale and marketing at a managerial level.
  

Key Tasks and Responsibilities 

• Managing  and coordinating the operations of all the distribution channels
• Marketing and selling the company’s products to potential and existing clients
• Supporting and managing the Sales and Marketing team
• Developing  and maintaining marketing strategies to meet the agreed company objectives
• Identifying target markets and developing strategies to communicate with them
• Monitoring and analyzing market trends
• Building market position of the company by locating, developing, defining, negotiating and closing business relationships with clients
• Overseeing delivery of 100% sales target through effective planning and maintaining of good customer relationships
• Ensuring awareness with all competitors' data to ensure leading the market.
• Creating  innovation and developing sales promotions and other related activities to ensure achieving company's objectives
• Developing and setting annual budget and plans to estimate all expenses during the year

Skills and Qualification Required

• Degree/ Post Graduate Diploma in Sales & Marketing from a reputable institution.
• Excellent Interpersonal, presentation and communication skills
• 8 -10 years hands on managerial experience in sales and marketing.
• MUST have handled a sales team independently for at least 2 years
• Proven team leadership skills
• Capability to handle total Profit &Loss responsibilities

To apply, send your CV ONLY to applications@flexi-personnel.com before Friday 21st February 2014.

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

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Business Development Manager Job in Kenya

Business Development Manager 
 

Location: Nairobi 

Our client seeks to recruit a Business Development Manager. 

The ideal candidate will be required to lead and work with the team members to achieve set targets.

Duties and Responsibilities 

• Setting clear achievable targets and smart objectives as well as develop practical plans to achieve those targets.
• Visiting customers to maintain the business and acquire new customers and business opportunities and also follow up with the credit controller to drive customers to pay on time as contracted and as per credit policies.
• Managing available resources efficiently to meet the goals within the set time frame.
• Managing and monitoring the team’s top customers to ensure these customers are sustained and providing continuous contribution to production.
• Coaching and motivating the team to deliver best results and also prepare regular reports on the performance of the team and identify plans of action.
• Measuring of baseline performance and allocating bonus to team members
• Knowing the customer’s business and /or seeking information about the real underlying needs of the customer, beyond those expressed initially.
• Develops negotiating strategies and positions by studying integration of new venture with company strategies and operations; examining risks and potentials; estimating partners' needs and goals.
• Closes new business deals by coordinating requirements; developing and negotiating contracts; integrating contract requirements with business operations

Qualification and Experience

• Bachelor Degree/ Diploma in Sales and Marketing or Business related field
• Minimum of 3-5 years experience preferably from related field
• Computer Proficiency: MS Office Applications (Word, Excel, Power Point & Outlook)
• Should have proven integrity and leadership skills
• Strong negotiations and persuasion skills
• Strong communication and problem solving skills

To apply, send your CV only to applications@flexi-personnel.com before Friday 21st February 2014. 

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

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Senior IT Sales Executive Job in Kenya

Position: Senior IT Sales Executive
 

Location: Nairobi.
 

A leading Information Technology Enabled Services Company in Kenya is seeking to recruit a senior IT Sales Executive. 

We are specifically seeking candidates with outstanding Sales experience preferably in IT or related industry.
 

Key Duties and Responsibilities

• Enhances staff accomplishments and competence by planning delivery of solutions; answering technical and procedural questions for less experienced team members; teaching improved processes; mentoring team members.
• Identifies business opportunities by identifying prospects and evaluating their position in the industry; researching and analyzing sales options.
• Sells products by establishing contact and developing relationships with prospects; recommending solutions.
• Maintains relationships with clients by providing support, information, and guidance; researching and recommending new opportunities; recommending profit and service improvements.
• Identifies product improvements or new products by remaining current on industry trends, market activities, and competitors.
• Prepares reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing information.
• Maintains quality service by establishing and enforcing organization standards.
• Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications; establishing personal networks; benchmarking state-of-the-art practices; participating in professional societies.
• Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.

Knowledge and Skills Required

• Degree/Diploma in Sales and Marketing or any other business related qualification.
• 3 to 5 years experience in sales and marketing.
• Ability to develop and deliver presentations and other written materials.
• Ability to persuade and influence others.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Knowledge of advertising and sales promotion techniques.

To apply, send your CV ONLY to recruit@flexi-personnel.com  by 21st February 2014, indicating the position applied for as well as the minimum salary expectation on the subject line.

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Administrative and Sales Assistant Job in Kenya (KShs 18K - 25K)

Dorbe-Leit Solutions Ltd is a reputable and highly innovative consultancy firm driven by the passion to place the right people in the right jobs. 

We are looking for a young, enthusiastic and self-driven individual to fill the role of Administrative and Sales Assistant for our client.
 

Are you hungry to change the corporate world by building a highly and empowered team of professionals through training? 

Do you love working with people, interacting with customers and willing to learn and try your hand in anything?
 

Are you passionate about customer service, selling and want to push beyond your boundaries to achieve financial freedom and inner fulfillment? 

Are you driven and motivated by excellence in customer experience and professionalism? 

If so we would like to partner with you in bringing change in the corporate realms, we would like to hear from you!
 

As an Administrative and Sales Assistant, you will provide administrative and sales support to the office, its directors and other staff whilst efficiently managing the day to day office activities including the front office. 

You will be the first point of contact (POC) and a brand ambassador for the Company and therefore must project, protect and maintain a professional, refined, high-quality image of the organization.
 

You will be working for Our client who is a leading premier business information company that provides a wide range of development, training and consultancy services with the aim of improving the performance and output in people and organizations. 

They empower, transform and share skills set transfer through training and consultancy to transform the management and leadership culture of organizations and their staff.
 

Duties and Responsibilities

• Providing general administrative support to the office and staff
• Providing sales support to the business development team by: -

1. Telemarketing for the purpose of filling securing participants for open programmes
2. Respond and follow up on sales queries appropriately
3. Contribute towards achievement of overall sales targets
4. E-marketing and selling to target clients

• Front Office Management: Manning of front-office desk, receiving and screening incoming calls and visitors whilst addressing queries as professionally and efficiently as possible
• Ensuring that in-bound and out-bound correspondence and related documents are effectively managed and circulated
• Maintaining boardroom calendar, scheduling and planning for meetings, minute taking, report writing as required
• Managing the business contact manager system and ensuring it is up to date
• Procurement and maintenance of office supplies, equipment and furniture and maintaining an up to date asset register
• Timely and professional debt-follow up whilst coordinating with Finance department
• Responding to general business inquiries and providing relevant, accurate information to clients
• Liaising with all suppliers and service providers on the Company’s behalf
• Providing training coordination support including preparation of training material, booking venues, set-up of training rooms and all other relevant administrative support.
• Keeping accurate records of all business related information
• Prepare evaluation summaries and resultant report after each training programme
• Act as a liaison with other offices, departments and external agencies
• Provide administrative support to the management consultants/trainers/facilitators
• Be responsible for the day to day updates of all social media marketing platform
• Maintain custody of and retain an up to date, organized filling system
• Typing and processing various documents as and when required.
• Any other duties as may be assigned from time to time

Minimum Qualifications

• Diploma and/or equivalent from a recognized institution in a business related field
• A minimum of 2-3 years’ experience in an admin and/or front office role
• Understanding of the training industry will be a critical added advantage
• A good command and understanding of social media e-marketing tools for professional purposes.
• Formal training in this area will be an advantage.
• Prior sales experience will be considered.

Required skills and key competencies

• Excellent command and articulation of the English language
• High interpersonal skills and ability to interact with people from all walks of life
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively
• High team spirit and professional work ethic
• Ability to manage simultaneous assignments
• Strong organizational skills and keen eye for detail
• Quick thinker with a high level of proactivity
• Integrity, a diplomatic manner and professional discretion essential
• Ability to self-motivate and work under minimal supervision

Salary Budget: Ksh. 18,000 – 25,000
 

How to Apply
 

If you are interested in the position and have the skills and talents our client is looking for, we would like to hear from you. 

Please upload a copy of your updated resume at http://www.dorbe-leitrecruit.co.ke/?page_id=387&j=419 before close of business 11th February, 2014. 

Only successful candidates will be contacted.

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