Safaricom Strategic Business Manager (Africa) Job Vacancy

Strategic Business Manager - Africa

Ref: EBUVGEA_SBM-A__NOV _2012
 

Role purpose;
 

Reporting to Manager-Partner Strategy, the job holder will identify, on-board and ensure effective management of the African network Operators to deliver an expanded footprint, including the support of VGE product and commercial solutions.

Key responsibilities will be;

• Identify and profile the Network Operators by country to ensure the needs of VGE are met;
• Deliver Network Operator value proposition, in line with VGEs goals and objectives;
• Negotiate and implement the strategic supplier agreement with the chosen Network Operator(s);
• On-board and support  new Network Operators to ensure they meet their commitments through the strategic supplier agreement;
• Agree and manage KPIs with each Network Operator, ensuring agreed performance metrics are met. Deliver corrective action plans where required;
• Continually liaise with the VGE Solutions and Marketing Team to ensure all new requirements are addressed with current and future Network Operators, establish and agree product roadmaps;
• Quarterly Business Review meetings to make sure that both Parties are meeting their commitments;
• Devise and manage Strategic Supplier Performance Matrix, to drive and deliver a greater service to VGEs customers;
• Own and manage Financial KPI reporting to for both internal external stakeholders;
• Ensure Virtual Team works collaboratively with all others within VGE and Network Operator to drive the VGE agenda.

The ideal candidate should possess the following skills & competencies;

• Bachelor Degree in Economics, Commerce, Business Management/Service management;
• At least 8 years’ experience in Sales & Service Management/Business Development, 2 years of which should be in a Global Enterprise  environment with a multinational company;
• Drive speed to market: relentlessly prioritize and pursue the outcomes that matter to our business;
• Make things simple for our customers, Partners and colleagues;
• Reliable and transparent to deal with: deliver for others and trust others to do likewise;
• Experience of operating at a senior leadership level across multiple businesses and geographies, preferably in an OpCo and Partner function;
• Strong team player;
• Deep knowledge of the VGE business and supplier / Partner relationships;
• Experience in managing direct reports and performance management;
• Ability to operate in dynamic, high-growth, high-uncertainty environments;
• Experience and proven ability in complex change management and operating in a matrix, fast moving and technical environment;
• Strong communication and decision making skills – ability to balance conflicting interests;
• Team player, string influence and relationship management skills, customer centric;

If you feel that you are up to the challenge and possess the necessary qualification and experience please send your resume and application letter indicating your experience and why you are the most suitable candidate for the role clearly quoting the job title to the address below. 

The deadline for application is Tuesday 4th December, 2012.

The Senior Manager – Talent Acquisition
Safaricom Ltd
Nairobi
 

Via E-mail to hr@safaricom.co.ke

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Sales Executives Jobs in Kenya

one of Kenya’s leading suppliers of Toiletries, Amenities, Linen, Crockery, Cutlery Glassware and Kitchen Accessories – the ideal one stop shop for the hospital industry is recruiting for the position of Sales Executives.
 

Role Objective:
 

The sales representative will be responsible for managing and facilitation of the company’s sales growth, attainment of monthly sales targets, projecting annual sales, tracking sales performance and interacting with other departments of the company to ensure that business orders are executed properly and profitably in line with the company’s objective.
 

Duties and Responsibilities

• Responsible for account development for existing key clients.
• Conduct market research to gain knowledge on new products based on clients needs and introducing and developing them into the market.
• Develops a business plan and sales strategy for the market that ensures attainment of company sales goals and profitability.
• Conduct customer surveys and give feedback on the same.
• Present and sell company products and services to existing and potential clients.
• Manage account services through quality checks and other follow-up.
• Identify and resolve client concerns.
• Develop and implement special sales activities to increase sales.
• Sell and service corporate customer’s requirements in customers full range of products.
• Manage full process of the sales from cold calling, presenting, negotiating and closing deals.
• Ensure orders are invoiced and processed.
• Responsible for customer relationships and meeting clients’ expectations.
• Provide regular two-way communication between the client and company, to provide strong representation and set proper client expectations.
• Ensure that client issues are dealt with in an efficient manner, informing the Sales Manager of any problems that may arise.

Skills and Interests

• Excellent communication skills and ‘people’ skills
• Good negotiation skills
• A confident and positive attitude
• Strategic thinker
• Ability to prepare reports, and proposal.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet targets
• Good organizational and administrative skills
• The ability to work well in team
• Innovative and Proactive
• Quality oriented and self motivated

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Sales and Marketing or any other business related course
• Age 28-33 years
• Must have 2-3 years working experience selling hospitality related Amenities and Accessories
• A proven record of meeting sales targets.
• An individual with a wide network of business contacts
• Strong understanding of customer and market dynamics and requirements.

Disclaimer
 

Candidates who do not meet the minimum requirements stated above need not apply
 

If you believe you qualify for this position, please send your CV and details of your current and expected remuneration to recruit@humantalentrecruit.com
 

Only qualified candidates shall be contacted. All applicants must send scanned copies of their pay slips and testimonials as part of the application.
 

Note that TalentRecruit uses third party entities to verify all relevant documents that include academic and police certificates, pay-slips among others

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Smartwize Writers Jobs in Kenya

The Company:

Smartwize Writers is a premier consulting and writing company specializing in aspects of executive consulting, writing services, editing services, tutoring services and admission services at a local and international levels. 

Most of our clients are based in the US, Canada and Britain, with some also locally in Kenya.

The Job:

We are seeking to immediately fill in positions for associate writers. 

Most of the work will entail writing assignments related to business & research proposals, term papers, dissertations, thesis, article writing, SEO writing, and ghost writing. 

If you have the proficiency to write in areas related to economics, accounting and finance, this will be an added advantage. 

Note that all assignments are strictly customized to exceed customer expectations.

Requirements:

• Undergraduate in Business, Economics, Finance, Accounting and English. Other majors will also be considered.
• Excellent writing proficiency. Your writing aptitude needs to be above average with no spelling mistakes, run-on sentences, etc.
• Flair for research. You will carry out extensive academic and executive research on many diverse topics.
• Ability to be proactive under minimal supervision.
• Ability to work an average of 12 hours per day.
• Availability to work Saturdays.
• Ability to meet strict deadlines.
• A clear understanding of plagiarism. No level no matter how minute of plagiarism is tolerated.
• Clear understanding and mastery of the different writing styles (APA, MLA, Chicago and Harvard) as well as their formatting and referencing.
• Excellent customer service.
• Ability to follow instructions to the letter.

Only those with prior academic writing experience need apply

To be considered, please send a detailed resume, copies of relevant certificates and testimonials and a
three writing samples smartwizewriterz@gmail.com 

Only successful candidates will be contacted.

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Experienced Academic Writers Needed Urgently

Experienced Academic Writers Needed Urgently

Pay: Between Ksh 200-300 per page

Requirements:

• A University Degree
• Should be able to meet STRICT deadlines
• Should be able to work on papers that are 100% original or that have 0% plagiarism.
• Must have previous Academic research writing experience
• Should be able to access a computer and internet all the time

Application:

If you meet the above requirements, send your CV and 2 samples of your previous work to fredjeff2011@gmail.com as soon as possible. 

Successful applicants can start the job as soon as their applications are received and reviewed. 

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Experienced Academic Writers Jobs

We urgently need experienced academic writers who meet the criteria indicated below:

A university degree. Those qualified in technical subject such as mathematics, statistics, it, computer science, business and economics are encouraged.
 

A functional computer and access to internet at HOME.
 

Ability to work under pressure
 

Ability to work with no supervision.
 

Ability to meet strict deadlines
 

Ability to follow instructions given.
 

Willingness to work on full time basis

Interested? 

Send an application to infoacademicwriters@gmail.com

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Safaricom Global Account Manager Job in Kenya

Global Account Manager

Ref: EBUVGEA_GAM__NOV _2012
 

Role purpose;
 

Reporting to the Head of Outbound, the job holder will manage the global customer relationship for between 1 and 4 Vodafone Multinational customer accounts across Vodafone operating companies, affiliates and partners and drive profitable revenue contribution, customer satisfaction and increased market share from integrated product, service and mobile solution offerings.

Key responsibilities will be;

• Strategic management of Vodafone Global Enterprise accounts and delivery of profitable, long term business of those accounts to Vodafone Establishment of strong service relationships with customers, suppliers and third parties and leveraging those relationships to ensure maximum financial return from Vodafone customers;
•  Delivery of all financial targets including revenue, connections for voice and data,  market share and net margin contribution;
• Establishment of appropriate relationships with Vodafone customers and leveraging those relationships to win new business;
• Leadership of global customer relationships through matrix management of  National Account Managers and across the Vodafone Global Enterprise value chain;
• Working collaboratively to ensure delivery of  all agreed service requirements for nominated accounts;
• Providing guided input to decisions on new propositions, product mix and services for customers
• Responsibility for content of proposals submitted to customers, both in response to requests for proposal (RFP) and proactively (unsolicited).

The ideal candidate should possess the following skills & competencies;

• Bachelor Degree in Economics, Commerce, Business Management/Service management/Engineering or IT;
• At least 8 years’ experience in Sales & service Management/Business Development, 2 years of which should be in a Global Enterprise  environment with a multinational company;
• Must have P&L experience
• Track record of global accounts/ enterprise solution selling
• At least 5 years  working experience in a global account management role;
• Experience working in a multi-cultural environment;
• Deep knowledge of mobile data application development and operations, technical sales background preferable;
• Experience in complex change management and operating in a matrix, fast moving and technical environment.
• Ability to lead in a high-growth, high-uncertainty environments
• Ability to manage an international and distributed team.  Good people management skills.
• Team player, strong influence and relationship management skills, customer centric.
• Strong communication and decision making skills – ability to balance conflicting interests

If you feel that you are up to the challenge and possess the necessary qualification and experience please send your resume and application letter indicating your experience and why you are the most suitable candidate for the role clearly quoting the job title to the address below. 

The deadline for application is Tuesday 4th December, 2012.

The Senior Manager – Talent Acquisition
Safaricom Ltd
Nairobi
 

Via E-mail to hr@safaricom.co.ke

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Transcriber Job in Embu, Kenya

Company Profile

WhooshTranscription was founded in 2011. 

We’re based in Embu and offer transcription services to local and overseas clients. 

We specialize in professional digital transcription services. 

A bulk of our work is in presentations, interviews and video transcription, but we also provide academic and other transcription services to individuals and companies. 

We pride ourselves for being prompt, efficient and accurate in any transcription work we undertake. 

What sets us apart is our commitment to providing a personalized service that meets our client’s audio transcription needs.

General Transcriber

Job Description

We are seeking five (5) additional transcribers for our transcription team. These are permanent positions based in Embu. 

The job entails transcribing  interviews, presentations, meetings and discussions. 

If you have at least six-months experience in the general transcription industry, this could be the position for you!

Requirements

• At least six months transcription experience.
• Typing speed minimum 30 wpm.
• Familiarity with different foreign English accents.

Please send your CV detailing your experience and qualifications to jobs@whooshtranscription.com. For more information visit our site at http://www.whooshtranscription.com/. 

Interviews are ongoing.

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FMCG Company Technical Operators and Production Supervisor Jobs in Kenya

1. Technical Operators 

(Based in Thika)
 

Salary 20k – 30k

Job Objective/Summary
 

Improve and maintain all productions processes and equipments to the company’s standards.
 

Description of Duties

• Carrying out daily/weekly/monthly care and maintenance of the machines
• Machine preparation as per laid specifications prior to production
• Quickly detect any defects/malfunction on m/c and report accordingly
• Handling machine breakdowns during production
• Ensuring other related processing lines are operating on required parameters
• Participate in general maintenance and make productive utilization of available machineries and electric equipment
• Taking care and accounting for various tools at my disposal making optimum use of various inputs and materials
• Maintain up to date daily production record
• To change the R.O filters on time
• Checking of the working pressure
• Changing of moulds for bottles blower
• Changing of gaskets for the machines
• Operation of the of machines e.g. reverse osmosis/TBA/boiler
• To carry out any other duties that may be assigned to you by the Management from time to time.

Qualifications

• Diploma/ Technician II in mechanical and electrical engineering
• Experience in a Beverage processing plant
• Well organised
• Honesty and demonstrate a high degree of integrity
• Analytical problem solving
• Able to work under pressure
• Team player

Production Supervisor 

Salary 35k - 45k

Job Objective / Summary
 

Responsible for the production operations in the factory including production plan implementation, resource utilization and management of performance and output

Description of Duties

• Supervision of the production process and Quality Assurance Systems
• Requisition of production materials
• Preparation and assignment of duties to staff in the production floor
• Ensure that good manufacturing and hygiene practices are followed at all times
• Participate in product development activities
• Ensure that the Health and Safety of the workforce is enforced at all times
• Preparation of the daily production reports
• Carrying out online analysis of water and juice hourly
• On line quality control checks
• Ensuring production floor and machines are clean
• Products that have been packaged are neatly arranged and adequate
• Communication with relevant person from the store
• Filing material transfer notes
• To carry out any other duties that may be assigned to him by the Management from time to time.

Job Specifications

• University degree: B. Sc in Food Science and Technology
• 2 years progressive working experience (Degree Holders) in FMCG firm experience with Juice producing firm an added advantage, in a supervisory position
• Or Higher Diploma in Food Science and Technology with 4years progressive work experience in FMCG firm experience with Juice producing firm an added advantage, in a supervisory position
• Computer literate-working knowledge of MS-Office
• ISO and Kaizen exposure will be an added advantage

If you meet the above requirements please email your CV (with 3 referees) and cover letter to vacanciesnrb@yahoo.com by 5th December 2012 indicating your current and expected remuneration. 

Applications without salary details shall not be considered.

Only successful candidates will be contacted.

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