Project Analyst Job in Kenya

SIA Project Management Consulting:  Project Analyst Job

Overall Objective

Savannah Innovation is a project management consultancy firm that works closely with the financial sector to provide project management services and expertise. 

We are seeking a project analyst to work closely with our Project/Programme managers.

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinates preparation of internal and external reports through gathering, analyzing and summarizing data and information.
• Research and preparation of project proposals and budgets
• Works on overall project planning through development of MS project plans and reporting on project schedules and deliverables.
• Maintains tracks and monitors the issues and the risk logs together with the respective project managers.
• Provides support to the Project manager on process and workflow mapping .
•  Plans, manages and monitors minor projects from conception through implementation.
• Monitoring of project expenses and other administrative costs.
• Provides assistance in the marketing of Project Management Services
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Must be a holder of a Bachelors Degree in Business, IT, Project management or a related field.
• Must be able to use computer applications software such as Microsoft Project to track project schedule development, project control, risk management practices and issues, and project documentation processing and archiving. 
• The analyst must inspire and foster an environment of cooperation between different clients and co-workers.

Key attributes

• Time management
• Interpersonal and communication skills
• Problem solving
• Ability to work within a team and independently
• Motivated and quick to learn
• Ability to adjust quickly to changing priorities

Please send your CV and Letter of application to

SavannahInnovations@gmail.com by  24th May 2012

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ICT Jobs in Kenya at IBM

Are you ready to build a smarter planet?

IBM Kenya is hiring.

IBM has been delivering the innovative solutions and excellent service our clients expect across the African continent for more than half a century. 

Since 2009 IBM Kenya has been operating in Nairobi and now the city has become a central part of the IBM business in Africa. IBM’s East Africa Headquarters, the hub for Central, East and West Africa and IBM Airtel Africa are well established in Nairobi and in July 2012 IBM will be opening a Software Innovation Hub.
 

Our ever-increasing presence in Kenya means we’re ideally positioned to support the continent’s exponential economic growth. 

By 2015 we will have expanded our operations in over 50 cities across Africa.

And that's where you come in.

We have opportunities for talented individuals across every area of our business in Kenya. 

Here are just some of the roles we’re currently recruiting for:

1. Datacentre Network Operations Lead 
2. Network Specialist
3. Business Solutions Professional (Telecommunications)
4. Cross-Brand Architect zEnterprise. 
5. Client Technical Manager
6. Lotus Software Sales 
7. Cross-Brand Client Technical Specialist

Join us. 

IBM is looking for people to work alongside the best and brightest minds in the world to build a smarter planet, and have time to live in it, too. 

From consulting to research, to software to sales, there is bound to be an opportunity for you to build the career you want at one of the most successful companies in history. 

Let’s cure diseases by digitizing hospital records. 

Let’s save energy by reinventing power grids.
 

Let’s build a smarter planet. ibm.jobs/ke

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Nation Media Group Jobs and Careers in Kenya 2012

The Nation Media Group, the largest independent media house in East and Central Africa with operations in print, broadcast and digital media. 

We attract and serve unparalleled audiences in Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania and Rwanda.

We are seeking to recruit suitable candidates for positions in our Advertising, Broadcasting, Production and Procurement Departments.

Permanent Business Executives (TV)
 

Job Ref.- HR-BE-05 2012
 

We wish to recruit suitably qualified Business Executives. 

We invite applicants who are performance driven and possess excellent skills and capability to drive sales and revenues for our TV platform.
 

The Role:
 

Reporting to the Business Manager, the Business Executives will develop, maintain and increase a solidly dependable client base and provide an effective service to clients so in order to maximise advertising sales volumes and revenue targets.

Key Responsibilities:

• Targeting and developing new sales accounts through handling external sales calls and prospecting clients.
• Obtaining research and market intelligence data for executing sales opportunities.
• Contributing sales promotion ideas to the sales and advertising team
• Retaining current business and developing new business contacts
• Marketing programme scheduling in order to attract commercials to the station.
• Preparing proposals and advertising ideas to area businesses while selling commercial advertising time and other station products to local advertisers
• Maintaining sales contacts with appropriate representatives of major advertisers and issues resolutions.
• Understanding the business objectives and advertising strategies of clients and finding ways to help them achieve their objectives through effective advertising.
• Attracting advertisers to sell products and services via television
• Providing input on sales promotion ideas to team members.
• Executing budgets and targets through effective solicitations, promotions and customer service.

Skills, knowledge and experience requirement

• Basic University Degree
• 2 to 3 years experience in sales preferably in a broadcasting environment
• Assertive with the ability to develop relations with clients and to execute sales closures
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Well developed presentation skills.

This is a permanent position which offers an excellent career growth opportunity and a competitive remuneration package. 

Attractive commissions will be offered based on performance.

Marketing Manager
 

Nation Broadcasting Division (NTV, EASYFM, QFM & QTV)
 

Job Ref: HR-MM-05-2012
 

We are looking for brand custodians to propel our brands to new heights. 

If you are passionate about marketing and have a strong track record in building brands, then you’re the person we’re looking for to fill the position below.

Key Responsibilities

• Formulate and drive the marketing strategies and plans to grow brand equity for the above mentioned brands and deliver against business objectives
• Identify opportunities for growth and improved customer satisfaction
• Maintain a keen awareness and understanding of market and consumer trends and interpret their impact on key business performance metrics
• Drive consumer market research and use the knowledge for product development
• Work collaboratively with the editorial and programming teams to develop new ideas and deliver outstanding content
• Work collaboratively with the advertising sales teams to deliver against revenue targets
• Manage and motivate the brand team to achieve set targets

Skills & Experience

• Strong strategic thinker with experience in marketing strategy formulation and execution.
• Leadership skills to lead and manage multiple projects.
• Ability to influence and work well with diverse, cross functional teams.
• Possesses a high level of independent judgement.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• 3+ years proven experience in a senior marketing role or as an Account Director in an advertising agency.
• University degree in Business, Marketing or other related field.

If you meet our requirements, please send your application and a detailed CV online to http://careers.nationmedia.com before 16th May, 2012.

Graphics Designer - Production
 

Job Ref: HR-GDP-O5-201 2
 

We are seeking a creative, self driven and results oriented individual to join the production department to contribute to the delivery of imaging and design requirements in accordance with our quality standards.

Key Responsibilities:

• Processing and analysis of pictures to ensure quality specifications adherence.
• Calibration of monitors, scanners and processors for quality image output.
• Liaisons with stakeholders on materials and problem solving on non conforming materials.
• Advising internal and external clients on image and color specifications to facilitate compliance with quality standards.
• Analyze and advise contract work clients on newspaper in put and out-put standards of production.
• Generate graphics and layouts for both advertising & editorial.
• Enforce use of ISO standards and quality practices.

Skills & Experience:

• BA degree in Design or related field.
• At least 2 years working experience.
• Knowledge and use of PhotoShop, InDesign & Adobe Illustrator.
• Keen, sensitive eye for graphic design standards and application.
• Expertise in defining issues that could relate to final quality of printed product.
• Must be creative, have strong design and communication skills.
• Must be able to maintain productivity, quality and accuracy in fast paced design environment.
• Knowledge of latest printing processes, including digital imaging and its uses and limitations.
• Knowledge in the implementation of ICC Profiles in printing shall be an added advantage.

Procurement Officer
 

Job Ref: HR-PO-05-2012
 

We are seeking for a qualified and experienced Procurement Officer who will add value to the operations of the group through the supply chain.

Reporting to the Procurement Manager and working closely with other executives within the organization, the key result areas for this position will include:

Key responsibilities and duties:

• Effective and efficient sourcing of quality goods and services, both locally and internationally, as per laid down Groups’ guidelines.
• Relational management with both suppliers and customers.
• Monitoring market trends and advice management appropriately.
• Inventory Management.
• Management of reverse logistics

Knowledge, skills and experience requirements:

• Basic University degree preferably in commercial subjects or procurement;
• A graduate diploma in CIPS or other relevant professional certifications;
• At least 3 years work experience in a similar role in a reputable organization:
• Excellent interpersonal, communication and negotiation skills:
• High degree of integrity and honesty;
• Ability and readiness to work long hours;
• Result driven and a team player; and
• Knowledge of SAP Materials Management module will be an added advantage.

If you meet our requirements, please send your application and a detailed CV online to http://careers.nationmedia.com before 25th May, 201 2.

We shall only contact the short listed applicants

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