Brookhurst International School Jobs in Kenya

Brookhurst International School is a multi-cultural boy’s boarding school for students aged 12-19 years. 

Our curriculum affords students a chance to gain access to leading universities nationally and worldwide by offering both the British National Curriculum (BNC) and the Kenya National Secondary School education curriculum. 

The British National curriculum offers internationally recognized qualifications and is available to Kenyan and international students from African countries and beyond. 

It culminates with the opportunity to sit for IGCSE and GCE (A-Level) examinations whereas students who opt for the Kenyan curriculum sit for KCSE (O-level) examinations. 

The school is located in Kiserian, Kajiado district 20 kilometers from the Nairobi in a serene environment suitable for learning.

Our driving force which also defines our purpose is to make a positive contribution to the world that we live in by empowering our students with skills and abilities to be the leaders and guardians of tomorrow’s world. 

At the center of our school philosophy and approach is the pursuit of academic excellence and imparting of essential life skills to our students. 

Although Brookhurst is an international Christian school, we warmly welcome all faiths and cultures into our school.

Available Vacancies
 

The school which will open its doors in January 2013 and is looking for dedicated team comprising of the following staff.
 

1. Administrative  Assistant – Front  Office: must  have  experience of  managing reception areas  for  at least  2 years , have  a diploma in Business  management, marketing or public relations .Must  have excellent  communication skills and public  relations . Knowledge in accounting and any other  foreign language are added  advantages
 

2. Finance and Administration Officer: Must have a business degree and accounting qualifications and at least CPA part two. Holders of a degree in education and accounting qualifications are encouraged   to apply. Must  have  working  experience  of  at least  2 years  and  be conversant  with  accounting soft-wares
 

3. Chef:  Must have a diploma in food production and catering from recognized institution and have experience of three years  in reputable institutions
 

4. Service  Waiters: Must  have a diploma  or certificate  from recognized  learning institutions and  at least  two years  of  experience
 

5. Librarian: Must have a diploma  in library  management and  two years  experience in reputable institution
 

6. Matron: Must  have a diploma in housekeeping and laundry and  2 years  experience
 

7. Laboratory Technologist: Must have a diploma in laboratory technology from recognized institutions of higher learning and two years experience working experience in a school.
 

Send your cv to info@brookhurstschool.or.ke by 11th January 2013. 

If you do not hear from us by 31st January 2013, consider yourself unsuccessful this time round. 

In your email, indicate the title of the job you are applying for as the subject.

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Retail Sales Manager and Production Draftsman Jobs in Nairobi Kenya

Vacancies in Nairobi

We are a manufacturing firm in Nairobi dealing in design of professional kitchen and catering equipment within East Africa.  

We are looking to recruit the below:

1. Retail Sales Manager

Position Overview:

The main role of the position will be to ensure profitability through sale of the company’s products within Kenya and overseeing various Sales staff spread across the country.

Responsibilities:

• Establish the Retail Sales department through development and implementation of sales plans and strategies
• Ensure development and expansion of markets through business development
• Manage a team of Sales Executives to ensure profitability through maximized sales
• Budget formulation, tracking and reporting

Requirements

• Minimum 5 years experience managing a sales team on a national scale
• Professional training in Sales in addition to a Bachelors Degree
• Ability to confidently interact with clients at all ranks
• Excellent leadership, negotiation, communication and relationship building skills
• Demonstrated ability in formulation and tracking of budgets, as well as ability to implement and deliver short, medium and long-term strategies
• Willingness to travel frequently
• Previous experience in sale of commercial stainless steel products will be an added advantage

2. Production Draftsman

Position Overview

The main role of the position will be to produce working drawings and material part lists as well as design production parts.

Responsibilities:

• Design production items & drawings in 2 & 3-Dimension
• Develop material lists based on drawings
• Design kitchen layouts
• Develop material costing lists

Requirements

• Bachelors degree in Mechanical Engineering
• Minimum 3 years experience in production/shop drawings for sheet metal production
• Proficiency in 2-D & 3-D Software e.g. AutoCAD, Solid Works & Inventor
• Ability to work within a team
• Ability to make things happen at a very fast pace

Please send your CV to mattersresource@gmail.com indicating the job title on the subject.

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Technical Sales Executive Job in Nairobi Kenya

Position: Technical Sales Executive

Industry: Retail (Electronics, Electrical & Communication)

Location: Nairobi

Our client, a retail outlet specializing in sales of Electronics, Electrical and Communication products seeks to recruit a Technical Sales Executive. 

We are specifically looking for someone with outstanding sales track record of either Electronics, Electrical or Communication products in retail (shop) or any relevant industry.

Key Responsibilities

• Drive and generate product sales by identifying potential customers, planning and organizing sales plans to achieve agreed business targets.
• Identify new markets and business opportunities that will maintain and boost high level of sales achievement.
• Conduct product demonstrations to provide a better understanding to customers on the product capabilities.
• Gather market and customer information and provide feedback reports on future buying trends.
• Deliver speedy and friendly customer service from product explanation, checkout and payment services.
• Monitor competitive activities and pricing levels and make responses daily.
• Generate winning sales proposals and contracts by bidding for tenders RFPs and RFI.

Qualifications and skills

• At least a Diploma in Electronics/ communications/ or Electrical (light current) Engineering.
• A minimum of C plus in KCSE with relevant sales and marketing qualification/experience.
• At least 1-3 years hands-on experience in product sales of electronics, electrical or communications products in a shop or relevant retail environment.
• Results driven individual with proven sales track record
• High levels of integrity and excellent customer service skills.
• Positive attitude with ability to work with minimum supervision.
• Excellent presentation, negotiation and demonstration skills.

To apply, send your CV only to vacancies@flexi-personnel.com before Wednesdays 9th January 2013. 

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

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The Property Guide Magazine Freelance Sales Executive Job in Kenya

The Property Guide Magazine 

Freelance Sales Executive
 

Want to join a fun, exciting company? 

TPG, Kenya’s leading property magazine is a name that speaks of unparalleled expertise, and regional glamor. 

The Property Guide magazine is dedicated to the marketing and sale of Kenya’s real estate across the region. 

Indeed, the marketing of fine properties has proved to be a natural combination, resulting in a real estate marketing powerhouse driven by the passion and success of the TPG’s name and the local connections and expertise of expert brokers.
 

Our May 2013 re-launch sees the magazine swell to 100 pages, promising personality and flair with engaging, lively articles that draw on the The Property Guide’s brands’ rich heritage and expertise.
 

Tasks and Responsibilities

• Provide customer support
• Produces weekly activity reports and monthly activity plans.
• Participates in sales/listings meetings.
• Regular, consistent and punctual attendance.
• Be innovative and share possible revenue generating ideas.
• Responsible for the business development with existing and potential customers to achieve sales target and market share while selling advertising space on the magazine.
• Identify, manage and secure existing and new account and continue to maintain a high level of sales achievement
• Conduct boardroom presentation to provide better understanding to customer on the products capabilities and its cost-effectiveness (part of training to understand the company’s products)
• Conduct canvassing and cold-calls to increase effective working prospects
• Update the CRM daily

Skills and Abilities

• High level of professionalism and work ethic.
• Helpful, willing and friendly attitude.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• A passion for ecommerce
• Self- motivation.
• Attention to detail.
• Must be able to follow the 212° degree rule - www.212movie.com
• Flexibility/adaptability.
• Technology Savvy

Qualifications and Requirements

• A Bachelor’s degree or an IT related qualification is advantageous.
• A minimum of 1 years’ experience sales, preferably in Advert Space sales for a property magazine or newspaper, but this is not essential.
• Computer literacy in MS Office and email required, including internet proficiency.
• ACESS TO OWN LAPTOP

Due to the volume of applications, please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
 

Location: The position is based in Kenya, Nairobi
 

Duration: Full-Time
 

How to Apply: 

In order to be considered for an interview, email your application to careers@thepropertyguide.co.ke with the following documentation:

• A concise CV with personal details, education details and any previous as well as current work experience gained thus far.
• A brief motivation highlighting why you feel we should hire you and why you would be a fitting candidate for The Property Guide Magazine.

Include the following

• Current and expected remuneration on the body of your email
• Position Applied for on the Subject line of your email

Deadline for applications is 12th January 2013

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Laboratory Supply Chain Management Advisor Job in Uganda

A leading Health Logistics Management organization dealing in the importation and distribution of HIV related drugs in Uganda. 

The organization has established an extensive service offering; including a dedicated procurement agency, providing a comprehensive drug & health commodity supply chain and logistics solution across Uganda is looking to recruit for the following position:
 

Laboratory Supply Chain Management Advisor
 

Responsibilities
 

Reporting to the Director of Technical Operations, the role is to provide clinical and technical guidance and advice to support the Organization and coordinate Uganda Ministry of Health’s work in laboratory commodity logistics.
 

Key Accountabilities:

• Serve as a technical resource for the implementation and administration of laboratory logistics policies, systems, goals, objectives, procedures.
• Provide overall leadership to and oversee the planning, prioritizing and coordination of the laboratory logistics activities.
• Serves as the lead laboratory advisor to support the Ministry of Health, USG and partners to promote, inform and build support for laboratory commodity logistics interventions when needed.
• Analyze the constraints to improved product availability in the policy, regulatory, and health systems environment; provide recommendations and input.
• Analyze current laboratory protocols, standard equipment and supplies list; provide recommendations and input.
• Participate in forecasting and quantification activities for laboratory commodity needs, including an annual exercise and reviews.
• Conduct pipeline analysis and monitor supply levels of laboratory Commodities.
• Conduct regular support and monitoring visits to service delivery points, to gather data and address logistics system problems.

Qualifications

• Masters degree in Laboratory Sciences, MPH, MBA with a must baseline bachelors Degree in laboratory technology

Work experience requirements:

• 5 - 10 years of related experience with reputable international organization.
• Experience with national-level laboratory organizational structure.
• Experience in clinical laboratory services in an accredited laboratory.
• Experience with laboratory tests and techniques, including equipment, reagents and consumables required for the diagnosis and monitoring of the following (but not limited to): HIV/AIDS, TB, Malaria, STIs, Hepatitis B, etc.
• Experience in logistics/supply chain and/or public health commodities management.
• Experience with procedures for internal and external quality control.
• Excellent English written and oral communication skills.
• Suitable computer skills with spread sheet and word processing and other software, preferably Microsoft Word and Excel.

Interested candidates should submit their detailed Curriculum Vitae to
 

The Human Capital and Business Manager,
Edes and Associates Consultants Limited,
Plot 22 Entebbe Road, Conrad Plaza, 6th Floor,
P.O Box 21984
Kampala-Uganda
 

Or email them to: kampala@edesassociates.com, no later than 14th January, 2013.

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National Housing and Construction Company Limited Uganda Chief Executive Officer Job Vacancy in Kampala

National Housing and Construction Company Limited (NHCC) is a 48 year old private limited liability company jointly owned by the Government of Uganda and the Government of Libya. 

The company’s major area of business is construction of residential and commercial buildings.
 

We seek to recruit a visionary, strategic and dynamic individual as a Chief Executive Officer to provide strategic and operational leadership to NHCC in line with the organization’s vision, mission, mandate and the set policies and guidelines. 

Minimum job specifications
 

The successful candidate will have

• A Master’s degree in Business Administration, Management or a related field. 
• A minimum of 10 years of experience as a chief executive officer and/or performing executive level roles overseeing large, diverse groups, projects and portfolios in a reputable organization. 
• A Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Architecture, Construction Management and a related field will be an added advantage. 
• Experience in the real estate, infrastructure development and construction industry, is also an added advantage.
• Strong leadership and management skills.

See detailed Job Description and person specifications on NHCC website: www.nhcc.co.ug or PILA website: www.pilaconsultants.org
 

If you believe you have the relevant qualifications and experience, please send your application to the address below not later than 5.00 p.m., Monday 14th January 2013.
 

Provide a detailed CV demonstrating possession of the job requirements, current position, names and addresses of three referees, copies of professional/Academic documents, email address, and day time telephone contact.
 

The Executive Director,

 PILA Consultants, 

Plot 648 Nanfumbambi Road, 

Kikoni Makerere West, 

P.O. Box 9092, 

Kampala. 

Tel: +256-312 275 892, +256-414 592 926 

Mob: +256-779-291617. 

E-mail: pila2consultants@gmail.com
 

NB: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted

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Eastern and Southern African Trade and Development Bank (PTA Bank) Corporate Affairs Head Job in Nairobi Kenya

The Eastern and Southern African Trade and Development Bank, commonly known as the PTA Bank, is a development financial institution established as part of the COMESA economic arrangements.

The Bank’s vision is to become a world class financial institution contributing to the economic growth and prosperity of the Eastern and Southern African region through provision of trade, projects and infrastructure finance.
 

The Bank aims to attract and retain exceptionally talented professionals by offering a conducive working environment and attractive salaries and benefits.

In line with its growth strategy, the Bank is looking for self-motivated and results oriented professionals to join a team committed to building a world class financial institution. 

Interested and qualified candidates from the Bank’s member states are therefore invited to apply for the following position:
 

Position: Head – Corporate Affairs
 

Major Responsibilities
 

Reporting directly to the President of the Bank, the Head of Corporate Affairs (HCA) will work closely with the Bank’s Treasurer and Corporate Secretary, to support and coordinate the Bank’s engagement and mobilization of strategic partners and funders. 

The Head of Corporate affairs will also serve as the Bank’s liaison and focal point for communication with shareholders, current and prospective, and key stakeholder groups, namely the Board of Governors and the Board of Directors.
 

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Advises on strategic partnerships and discussions with key bilateral and multilateral partners; including capital expansion and special purpose funds;
• Manages key stakeholder relations in particular Member State , Government and Donor relations;
• Advises the President on strategy and corporate reforms;
• Maintains reliable information on development issues in the region and elsewhere of potential impact or representing opportunities for the Bank;
• Provides analytical and policy advice support to the President on long term strategic initiatives;
• Prepares strategic papers and briefing notes for the President’s meetings and discussions;
• Coordinates and advises on the preparation and submission of management papers and submissions to Board;
• Act as a dedicated communication channel for the Board of Directors and Board of Governors;
• Coordinates and facilitates self-assessments by the Board;
• Coordinate and facilitates service level agreements across the Bank;
• Assists Directorates in developing policy and strategy in line with overall Corporate Strategy.
• Coordinate Corporate Communications and Marketing, including the Bank’s Re-branding Project
• Undertake other corporate projects and activities as requested

Qualifications

• Masters degree in international relations / business development;
• Over 10 years working experience , ideally in development finance and development funding with hands on resource mobilization, lobbying, consulting in the region;
• Strong regional and global networks in development finance industry ;
• Demonstrated ability to work closely with board members

Competency Requirements

• Strong relationship management and strategic marketing/lobbying skills;
• Knowledge of the roles and responsibilities of board members ;
• Strong analytical skills ;
• Strong writing and communication skills ; computer skills ;
• Interpersonal and inter-cultural skills

Applications should include a resume, recent passport size photo, full contact address and the names and
addresses of three referees. 

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interviews. 

All inquiries should be sent to kifle.hamza@ptabank.org
 

Applications should be sent to the following address by 15th January 2013:
 

Director, Human Resources and Administration
The Eastern and Southern African Trade and Development (PTA Bank)
Bishop’s Road, NSSF Complex 22nd Floor
P. O. Box 48596 00-100
Nairobi
Kenya

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