Sales Team Manager Job in Kenya

Vacancy: Sales Team Manager

Company Profile: A leading  pharmaceutical company in Westlands seeks to recruit a highly qualified and experienced individual for the above mentioned position.

Purpose of the Job

This position is responsible to achieve or exceed sales targets of assigned territory by planning, organizing and execution of plans and strategies in the field with the provided tools and resources. 

Also responsible for working in harmony of team building with positive attitude in line with corporate objectives.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Oversee the Achievement or exceed agreed sales target with judicious implementation of designed marketing strategies and promotional tools.
• Oversee and assist in building af close liaison with target customers and KOLs of the territory to use them for scientific activities and maximum generation of prescriptions of the products.
• Oversee and assist prepare target customers’ list as per guidelines, visit them regularly and frequently as per company policy and communicate products’ message effectively, resulting into prescription generation and sales of the assigned territory.
• Review doctors’ lists of the whole territory at least twice a year, maintain record of the whole territory and ensure effective and timely reporting.
• Ensure regular chemists’ visit in order to get feedback about the prescriptions of Ajanta products and competitors.
• Keep continued prospecting practice for induction of new customers in the territory (validation and revalidation process)
• Continue to improve product knowledge and use it during sales call in order to make call more effective and productive.

Minimum Requirements

• A degree in biochemistry a MUST.
• Professional qualification in sales and marketing will be an added advantage
• 2 years’ experience in a managerial position in pharmaceutical sales.

Key Competencies

• Self motivated and enthusiastic
• Strong interpersonal skills with ability to persuade and influence
• Hardworking, highly responsible and proactive
• Person of integrity and honesty
• Customer service and strong selling skills

Please DO NOT apply if you do not meet the above criteria. 

Apply to hr@harleysltd.com by COB 9th November 2013. 

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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International Potato Center Monitoring & Evaluation Research Assistant Job in Kisumu Kenya

International Potato Center
 

Ref: 13-62 MERA/NRS/SSA
 

Monitoring & Evaluation Research Assistant - Kisumu

The International Potato Center (CIP) is seeking a Monitoring & Evaluation Research Assistant to be based in Kisumu, Kenya.

The Center: CIP is a not-for-profit international agricultural research-for-development organization with a focus on potato, sweetpotato, and Andean roots and tubers. Its vision is of roots and tubers improving the lives of the poor. CIP is a member of the CGIAR Consortium. 

The CIP Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) main regional office is in Nairobi, Kenya.
 

The Position: The position will be based in Kisumu, Kenya and will report to the Agriculture Value Chain Specialist responsible for the implementation of a going-to-scale project in Nyanza Province, Kenya to improve nutrition benefits from with pro-vitamin A rich orange-fleshed sweetpotato. 

The principal tasks and responsibilities comprise the following:
 

The key responsibilities:-

• Design, implement, and assist in the analysis of baseline and impact studies and monitoring and evaluation tools.
• Supervise data collection and prepare data entry programs.
• Train staff in data entry, monitoring, and evaluation.
• Carry out data analysis and report writing in English.
• Assist in the design and implementation of monitoring systems for various components.
• Perform data cleaning and data analysis of different socio-economic research embedded in the CIP projects.
• Participate in report writing, proposal preparation, and brief/flyer writing as needed by different CIP research programs.
• Assist other CIP researchers in different sweetpotato related research.
• Publish research articles and reports in collaboration with CIP staff and project research partners.
• Assist in the organization and preparation for relevant technical meetings, including the preparation of presentations.

Selection Criteria:

• Master’s degree in Economics or Agricultural Economics.
• At least five years of experience (three years of experience for Msc candidates) in implementing baseline and adoption surveys, monitoring and evaluation systems, data collection and analysis and report writing.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Experience in data management using spreadsheets and database programs and in processing and analyzing data using SPSS.
• Have demonstrated success in working with multi-disciplinary teams and partnerships in collaborative research work.
• Ability to work independently with minimum supervision.
• Willingness to spend considerable time working under field conditions.
• Advance written and oral communication skill in English and local language.

Conditions: This position is local and the employment contract will be for one-year term with three months of probation period. CIP prides itself on its collegial and supportive working environment, which allows space for personal and professional growth.

Applications:  

Applicants should apply by email, sending a letter of interest, a full C.V., and the names and contact information of three referees knowledgeable about the candidate’s professional qualifications and work experience to: cip-nbo@cgiar.org copy to j.low@cgiar.org. 

The reference name of the position “Monitoring & Evaluation Research Assistant - KISUMU” should be clearly marked in the subject line of the email message. 

Screening of applications will begin on November 15, 2013. 

Only short listed candidates will be contacted.
 

Learn more about CIP by accessing our web site athttp://www.cipotato.org.
 

CIP is an equal opportunity employer. 

Qualified women are particularly encouraged to apply.

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Land Surveyor Assistants Jobs in Kitengela and Sultan

Our client is looking for a lady and a gentleman to fill in the positions of Land Surveyor Assistant for his offices in Kitengela and Sultan.
 

The candidates must have the following qualifications;

• Must have completed his/her diploma in Land Surveying
• Must be able to drive and poses a valid driving license
• Must be willing to travel long distances for assigned jobs
• Can work under minimum supervision
• Must be familiar with tools/equipments used for land surveying

Interested and qualified candidates should send their applications to recruitment@careerresources.co.ke before 16th Nov. 2013

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Land Surveyor Assistants Jobs in Kitengela and Sultan

Our client is looking for a lady and a gentleman to fill in the positions of Land Surveyor Assistant for his offices in Kitengela and Sultan.
 

The candidates must have the following qualifications;

• Must have completed his/her diploma in Land Surveying
• Must be able to drive and poses a valid driving license
• Must be willing to travel long distances for assigned jobs
• Can work under minimum supervision
• Must be familiar with tools/equipments used for land surveying

Interested and qualified candidates should send their applications to recruitment@careerresources.co.ke before 16th Nov. 2013

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Audit Assistants Jobs in Nairobi Kenya

Audit Assistants
 

Position: 3
 

Industry: Service
 

Location: Nairobi
 

Salary: KShs 15,000- 25,000

Our client in the service industry is looking for hardworking committed candidates to work as Audit Assistants. 

The position offers plenty of growth and training to the successful applicant.

Job Duties and Responsibilities

• Ensure that a corporation’s internal controls, procedures and mechanisms conform to top management’s instructions, regulatory guidelines and industry practices.
• Apply auditing skills and accounting acumen to perform tasks.
• Develop the assigned audit plan including scope and objectives of the audit, and audit procedures
• Carrying out the audit plan as briefed by the seniors
• Writing notes on all matters outstanding on the accounts
• Addressing all queries arising from the seniors regarding the audits
• Any other responsibilities that may be assigned from time to time

Knowledge & Qualifications

• Minimum CPA III
• Degree/ Diploma in a Business/ Accounts Related Field is a distinct advantage
• 2years experience in accounts & audit field
• Should have worked with small & midsized audit firms
• Have experience in financial reporting/compliance
• Suitable candidate should be of unquestionable integrity
• They should also be dynamic and a team player
• To be fully conversant with best practices and current legislation
• Ability to work to tight deadlines in a pressurized environment
• Have good attention to detail

If you meet the above requirements send your CV only, to jobs@corporatestaffing.co.ke , indicating the title (Audit Assistants 15,000-25,000) on the subject line before the 18th November 2013. 
 

We do not charge for interviews.
 

Please note your current salary on your CV. 

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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Male Sales & Marketing Manager Job in Kenya

Position: Male Sales & Marketing Manager
 

We are currently hiring for the above mentioned position.

Qualifications and experience:
 

Qualifications: Business degree-sales & marketing preferred.
 

Experience: 3 years and above.
 

Must have a clean valid driving license.

Commencement date: Immediately

How to Apply:

Kindly send updated resume indicating job title and net pay salary expectation on subject line. 

Only applications with salary expectation will be considered.

Email: recruitment@covenantexecutives.co.ke

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Male Sales & Marketing Manager Job in Kenya

Position: Male Sales & Marketing Manager
 

We are currently hiring for the above mentioned position.

Qualifications and experience:
 

Qualifications: Business degree-sales & marketing preferred.
 

Experience: 3 years and above.
 

Must have a clean valid driving license.

Commencement date: Immediately

How to Apply:

Kindly send updated resume indicating job title and net pay salary expectation on subject line. 

Only applications with salary expectation will be considered.

Email: recruitment@covenantexecutives.co.ke

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Marketing Officer and Office Administrator Jobs in Kisumu Kenya

Marketing Officer
 

BCom Marketing.
 

Term of Contract: 1 year
 

Min 3 years Relevant Experience
 

Office Administrator
 

Min. BCom/BBA Accounting
 

Term of Contract: 1year
 

Min 3 years Relevant Experience

Station: Kisumu.
 

Closing date: 15th November, 2013.
 

Advertiser 

Box 771-40100, 

Kisumu

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Fina Bank Treasury Sales Dealer Job in Kenya

Fina Bank is poised for rapid growth in the near term. 

To support this growth strategy we are looking for a dynamic, focussed, motivated and result oriented individual to fill in the following position in our Treasury Department.

Treasury Sales Dealer

Ref: TRY/2013

The Job

Reporting to the Manager Treasury, the person will be responsible for advisory and marketing treasury products to the Bank’s customers.

Key roles and responsibilities will include:

• Leading marketing/ sales of existing Treasury products;
• Development & sales of new treasury products to the Bank’s customers;
• Working in coordination with other business units to market treasury products to existing clients, and to seek new customers;
• Achieve FX revenues from customer transactions in line with financial target within the strategic plan;
• Cross-sell Bank’s products to customers; and
• Training  other Bank staff members on treasury products and services;

Knowledge and Skills requirements:

• Minimum qualification is a graduate degree from a recognised university;
• Good sales & negotiation skills;
• 4 years banking experience 2 of which should preferably have been in treasury products;
• A general knowledge of other bank products in particular, trade and structured trade finance;
• Strong ability to manage relationships;
• Ability to work in a dealing room environment;
• Be able to use own initiative and take decisions with authority and confidence;
• Have a high ethical and moral code;
• Show effective marketing and influencing skills; and
• Strong communication skills.

If you can demonstrate your ability to fill the above position, please submit your application along with your detailed CV stating your current position, remuneration, email, and telephone contacts to Jobs@finabank.com. 

Please quote reference number on the subject field and the position you are applying for. 

Only applications that reach us on or before 15th November 2013 will be considered. 

Address your application to:

Head of Human Resources, 

Fina Bank Limited,
P.O Box 20613-00200, 

Nairobi

Note: Only short listed candidates will be contacted.

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Fina Bank Relationship Managers (Business Assets) Jobs in Kenya

Fina Bank is poised for a rapid growth in the near term. 

To support this growth strategy we are looking for dynamic, focussed, motivated and result oriented individuals to fill the following positions in our Business Assets Department.

Relationship Managers (Business Assets)

Ref: RM/2013

The Job

Reporting to the Head of Business – Assets, the jobholders will be responsible for client relationship management and developing the Bank’s existing asset client base of corporate customers, and for growing new asset corporate clients along with an expansion in funded and non-funded corporate business volumes.

Key Roles and Responsibilities:

• Identifying fresh sales leads and exploiting business opportunities to grow customer base with concurrent growth in Bank assets;
• Marketing Bank asset products to new and existing customers;
• Cross selling of Bank’s products including trade finance products;
• To ensure increased earnings, facility utilization and usage of Bank’s various products and services to maximise revenue;
• Maintaining a good loan book with increased profits and reduced non performing accounts;
• Maintaining customer relations to facilitate growth in customers base and increase retention of existing clients by ensuring quick turn-around time on relationship service delivery;
• Managing risks and internal controls and ensuring that the necessary steps are taken to measure, monitor and control these risks;
• Managing and developing allocated team members performance ;
• Preparation of asset facility proposals; and
• Preparation and maintenance of all relevant reports.

Knowledge and Skills Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree in a business related field. Finance, Risk, Credit, Marketing or Accounting qualifications will be an added advantage;
• Strong business development and relationship management skills;
• Strong analytical, credit and numerical skills;
• Good understanding and application of Banking regulations, guidelines, policies, processes and procedures (at least 5 years’ experience in Relationship Management within a bank);
• Good presentation and communication skills;
• Attention to detail and a results oriented individual;
• Must have the ability to work within strict deadlines and limited supervision; and
• Must have strong leadership skills and be a team player

If you can demonstrate your ability to fill the above position, please submit your application along with your detailed CV stating your current position, remuneration, email, and telephone contacts to Jobs@finabank.com . 

Please quote reference number on the subject field and the position you are applying for. 

Only applications that reach us on or before 15th November 2013 will be considered. Address your application to:

Head of Human Resources,
Fina Bank Limited,
P.O. Box 20613-00200, 

Nairobi.

Note: Only short listed candidates will be contacted.

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Fina Bank Head of Business Assets Job in Kenya

Fina Bank is poised for a rapid growth in the near future. 

To support this growth strategy we are looking for a dynamic, focussed, motivated and result oriented individual to fill in the following position.

Head of Business Assets

Ref: HBA/2013

The Job

Reporting to the Managing Director, the jobholder will be responsible for growth and management of the Bank’s assets book in line with Bank’s overall strategy and will provide leadership to the Bank’s business teams for business growth in corporate/ mid-corporate market segment in Kenya.

Key Responsibilities;

• Lead and manage the Bank’s business strategy, which targets the mid-corporate/corporate segment for assets growth;
• Aggressively market existing loan and trade finance products to the Bank’s target market segment, leading and motivating a team of corporate relationship managers;
• Maintain and develop the Bank’s existing portfolio of clients;
• Maintain high credit quality standards for both existing and prospective borrowing customers;
• Develop and implement appropriate action plans to increase market share and revenue to the desired level;
• Optimise Bank’s revenue through various mix pricing parameters with special focus on sources of non-interest revenue;
• Maintain and inculcate high standards of integrity and ethics in dealing with existing clients, prospective clients, the business assets team, other colleagues, regulators, and other stakeholders;
• Formulate, drive, measure, and manage the Business–Assets team’s sales performance strategy; and
• Network across the broader stakeholder group (Uganda and Rwanda, in addition to Kenya), to leverage and identify business opportunities.

Knowledge and Skills requirements:

• A business-related university degree;
• A minimum of 10 years banking experience with at least 6 years experience in a senior relationship management position in a Bank;
• Strong business development and relationship management skills;
• Knowledge of banking regulations, guidelines, policies and procedures;
• Well-developed problem-solving, credit, analytical and numerical skills;
• Superior leadership and people management skills;
• Good presentation and communication skills;
• Attention to detail and orientation towards achieving results; and
• Ability to work within strict deadlines and with limited supervision.

If you can demonstrate your ability to fill the above position, please submit your application along with your detailed CV stating your current position, remuneration, email, and telephone contacts to Jobs@finabank.com. 

Please quote the reference number on the subject field and the position you are applying for. 

Only applications that reach us on or before 15th November 2013 will be considered. 

Address your application to:

Head of Human Resources,
Fina Bank Limited,
P.O Box 20613-00200, 

Nairobi

Note: Only short listed candidates will be contacted.

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Fina Bank Database Administrator Job in Kenya

Fina Bank is poised for a rapid growth in the near term. 

To support this growth, we are looking for dynamic, focussed, keen to details and result oriented individuals to fill the following position.

Database Administrator

Ref: I.T/2013

The Job

Reporting to the IT Manager, the person will be responsible for providing technical support across all I.T systems in the Bank.

Key roles and responsibilities will include:

• Configuration, troubleshooting, performance tuning and management of database systems;
• Designing and implementing redundant systems, policies, and procedures for disaster recovery and data archiving to ensure effective protection and integrity of data assets;
• Developing, managing and testing back-up and recovery plans; ensuring that storage, archiving, back-up and recovery procedures are functioning correctly;
• Writing database documentation, including data standards, procedures and definitions for the data dictionary (metadata);
• Responsible for change control, version control, access control, input/logic inspection control, security and integrity of data, documentation, back-up archiving and segregation of duties/roles and procedures where necessary;
• Commissioning, installing and configuring new applications and customising existing applications in order to make them fit for purpose;
• Troubleshooting any database and application related issues;
• Controlling access permissions and privileges;
• capacity planning;
• Liaison with various vendors on various I.T applications;
• Liaison with system users on their various needs;
• Preparation of various I.T reports; and
• Other I.T administrative duties as may be assigned from time to time.

Knowledge and Skills requirements:

• Bachelors degree in computer science;
• 2-3 years’ experience, preferably in a financial institution;
• Skilled in configuration, troubleshooting, performance tuning and management of database systems;
• Expert knowledge of database administration, hardware/software, programming, systems analysis, and related systems;  experience with mission critical and OLTP applications preferred;
• Process oriented and able to develop and follow documentation related to the required work;
• Ability to interact with users of all levels to assist with difficult technical tasks;
• Experience in Oracle database, including writing PL/SQL scripts reports;
• Good interpersonal skills;
• Good communication skills both verbal and written;
• Ability to work under minimum supervision; and
• A good appreciation of banking Operations.

If you can demonstrate your ability to fill the above position, please submit your application along with your detailed CV stating your current position, remuneration, email, and telephone contacts to Jobs@finabank.com. 

Please quote reference number on the subject field and the position you are applying for. 

Only applications that reach us on or before 15th November 2013 will be considered. 

Address your application to:

Head of Human Resources,
Fina Bank Limited,
P.O Box 20613-00200, 

Nairobi

Note: Only short listed candidates will be contacted.

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Fina Bank Database Administrator Job in Kenya

Fina Bank is poised for a rapid growth in the near term. 

To support this growth, we are looking for dynamic, focussed, keen to details and result oriented individuals to fill the following position.

Database Administrator

Ref: I.T/2013

The Job

Reporting to the IT Manager, the person will be responsible for providing technical support across all I.T systems in the Bank.

Key roles and responsibilities will include:

• Configuration, troubleshooting, performance tuning and management of database systems;
• Designing and implementing redundant systems, policies, and procedures for disaster recovery and data archiving to ensure effective protection and integrity of data assets;
• Developing, managing and testing back-up and recovery plans; ensuring that storage, archiving, back-up and recovery procedures are functioning correctly;
• Writing database documentation, including data standards, procedures and definitions for the data dictionary (metadata);
• Responsible for change control, version control, access control, input/logic inspection control, security and integrity of data, documentation, back-up archiving and segregation of duties/roles and procedures where necessary;
• Commissioning, installing and configuring new applications and customising existing applications in order to make them fit for purpose;
• Troubleshooting any database and application related issues;
• Controlling access permissions and privileges;
• capacity planning;
• Liaison with various vendors on various I.T applications;
• Liaison with system users on their various needs;
• Preparation of various I.T reports; and
• Other I.T administrative duties as may be assigned from time to time.

Knowledge and Skills requirements:

• Bachelors degree in computer science;
• 2-3 years’ experience, preferably in a financial institution;
• Skilled in configuration, troubleshooting, performance tuning and management of database systems;
• Expert knowledge of database administration, hardware/software, programming, systems analysis, and related systems;  experience with mission critical and OLTP applications preferred;
• Process oriented and able to develop and follow documentation related to the required work;
• Ability to interact with users of all levels to assist with difficult technical tasks;
• Experience in Oracle database, including writing PL/SQL scripts reports;
• Good interpersonal skills;
• Good communication skills both verbal and written;
• Ability to work under minimum supervision; and
• A good appreciation of banking Operations.

If you can demonstrate your ability to fill the above position, please submit your application along with your detailed CV stating your current position, remuneration, email, and telephone contacts to Jobs@finabank.com. 

Please quote reference number on the subject field and the position you are applying for. 

Only applications that reach us on or before 15th November 2013 will be considered. 

Address your application to:

Head of Human Resources,
Fina Bank Limited,
P.O Box 20613-00200, 

Nairobi

Note: Only short listed candidates will be contacted.

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Fina Bank Credit Analyst Job in Kenya

Fina Bank is poised for a rapid growth in the near term. 

To support this growth strategy we are looking for dynamic, focussed, motivated and result oriented individuals to fill the following position in our Credit Department and the Business Assets Department.

Credit Analyst

Ref: CA/2013

The Job

Reporting to the Head of Credit/Head of Business Assets, the job holders will be responsible for analyzing, reviewing, monitoring as well as making recommendation to the Management on each credit proposal, in accordance with the CBK Risk Management Guidelines and the Bank’s Credit Policy.

Key Roles and Responsibilities:

• Review and make recommendations to the head of the department, relating to all new facilities, reviews, excesses requests, risk grading and pricing matrix for clients on credit proposals;
• Extensive analysis of financials of the borrowers in their Balance Sheet, Profit & Loss accounts, Cash Flow & Funds Flow statement, satisfactorily establishing their financial credentials;
• Ensure critical risk monitoring for loan Portfolio, highlighting specific action points for accounts in excess/over approved limits, and loans in arrears;
• Daily review of the overdraft referral list and loan arrears report and factoring the same in the analysis (for the existing customers);
• Prepare and check offer letters in line with the approval terms and conditions;
• Should be able to work with tight delivery schedules to ensure quick turnaround-time; and
• Lucid and error-free presentation, with minimum supervision, tying up all risk mitigants.

Knowledge and Skills requirements:

• Degree in Business / Finance; or Accounting qualifications;
• 3 – 5 years experience in banking out of which 2- 3 years should be as a credit analyst;
• Strong analytical skills and ability to interpret the information in a precise and meaningful manner to help management in decision making;
• Good understanding and application of Banking regulations, guidelines, policies, processes and procedures;
• Keen on quick turnaround time and must have the ability to work within strict deadlines and with diverse teams;
• Attention to detail, high levels of accuracy and good report writing skills;
• Good in number crunching with analytical bent of mind;
• Good communication skills (both oral and written); and
• Results oriented individual.

If you can demonstrate your ability to fill the above position, please submit your application along with your detailed CV stating your current position, remuneration, email, and telephone contacts to jobs@finabank.com. 

Please quote reference number on the subject field and the position you are applying for. 

Only applications that reach us on or before 15th November 2013 will be considered. 

Address your application to:

Head of Human Resources,
Fina Bank Limited,
P.O Box 20613-00200, 

Nairobi

Note: Only short listed candidates will be contacted.

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Fina Bank Credit Analyst Job in Kenya

Fina Bank is poised for a rapid growth in the near term. 

To support this growth strategy we are looking for dynamic, focussed, motivated and result oriented individuals to fill the following position in our Credit Department and the Business Assets Department.

Credit Analyst

Ref: CA/2013

The Job

Reporting to the Head of Credit/Head of Business Assets, the job holders will be responsible for analyzing, reviewing, monitoring as well as making recommendation to the Management on each credit proposal, in accordance with the CBK Risk Management Guidelines and the Bank’s Credit Policy.

Key Roles and Responsibilities:

• Review and make recommendations to the head of the department, relating to all new facilities, reviews, excesses requests, risk grading and pricing matrix for clients on credit proposals;
• Extensive analysis of financials of the borrowers in their Balance Sheet, Profit & Loss accounts, Cash Flow & Funds Flow statement, satisfactorily establishing their financial credentials;
• Ensure critical risk monitoring for loan Portfolio, highlighting specific action points for accounts in excess/over approved limits, and loans in arrears;
• Daily review of the overdraft referral list and loan arrears report and factoring the same in the analysis (for the existing customers);
• Prepare and check offer letters in line with the approval terms and conditions;
• Should be able to work with tight delivery schedules to ensure quick turnaround-time; and
• Lucid and error-free presentation, with minimum supervision, tying up all risk mitigants.

Knowledge and Skills requirements:

• Degree in Business / Finance; or Accounting qualifications;
• 3 – 5 years experience in banking out of which 2- 3 years should be as a credit analyst;
• Strong analytical skills and ability to interpret the information in a precise and meaningful manner to help management in decision making;
• Good understanding and application of Banking regulations, guidelines, policies, processes and procedures;
• Keen on quick turnaround time and must have the ability to work within strict deadlines and with diverse teams;
• Attention to detail, high levels of accuracy and good report writing skills;
• Good in number crunching with analytical bent of mind;
• Good communication skills (both oral and written); and
• Results oriented individual.

If you can demonstrate your ability to fill the above position, please submit your application along with your detailed CV stating your current position, remuneration, email, and telephone contacts to jobs@finabank.com. 

Please quote reference number on the subject field and the position you are applying for. 

Only applications that reach us on or before 15th November 2013 will be considered. 

Address your application to:

Head of Human Resources,
Fina Bank Limited,
P.O Box 20613-00200, 

Nairobi

Note: Only short listed candidates will be contacted.

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Fina Bank Credit Analyst Job in Kenya

Fina Bank is poised for a rapid growth in the near term. 

To support this growth strategy we are looking for dynamic, focussed, motivated and result oriented individuals to fill the following position in our Credit Department and the Business Assets Department.

Credit Analyst

Ref: CA/2013

The Job

Reporting to the Head of Credit/Head of Business Assets, the job holders will be responsible for analyzing, reviewing, monitoring as well as making recommendation to the Management on each credit proposal, in accordance with the CBK Risk Management Guidelines and the Bank’s Credit Policy.

Key Roles and Responsibilities:

• Review and make recommendations to the head of the department, relating to all new facilities, reviews, excesses requests, risk grading and pricing matrix for clients on credit proposals;
• Extensive analysis of financials of the borrowers in their Balance Sheet, Profit & Loss accounts, Cash Flow & Funds Flow statement, satisfactorily establishing their financial credentials;
• Ensure critical risk monitoring for loan Portfolio, highlighting specific action points for accounts in excess/over approved limits, and loans in arrears;
• Daily review of the overdraft referral list and loan arrears report and factoring the same in the analysis (for the existing customers);
• Prepare and check offer letters in line with the approval terms and conditions;
• Should be able to work with tight delivery schedules to ensure quick turnaround-time; and
• Lucid and error-free presentation, with minimum supervision, tying up all risk mitigants.

Knowledge and Skills requirements:

• Degree in Business / Finance; or Accounting qualifications;
• 3 – 5 years experience in banking out of which 2- 3 years should be as a credit analyst;
• Strong analytical skills and ability to interpret the information in a precise and meaningful manner to help management in decision making;
• Good understanding and application of Banking regulations, guidelines, policies, processes and procedures;
• Keen on quick turnaround time and must have the ability to work within strict deadlines and with diverse teams;
• Attention to detail, high levels of accuracy and good report writing skills;
• Good in number crunching with analytical bent of mind;
• Good communication skills (both oral and written); and
• Results oriented individual.

If you can demonstrate your ability to fill the above position, please submit your application along with your detailed CV stating your current position, remuneration, email, and telephone contacts to jobs@finabank.com. 

Please quote reference number on the subject field and the position you are applying for. 

Only applications that reach us on or before 15th November 2013 will be considered. 

Address your application to:

Head of Human Resources,
Fina Bank Limited,
P.O Box 20613-00200, 

Nairobi

Note: Only short listed candidates will be contacted.

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Oxfam Country Director Somalia Job in Nairobi, Kenya

Oxfam is committed to ridding the world of poverty. 

We have a conviction that people are well capable of building a livelihood without poverty on their own, once given the chance to do so. 

Which is why we support local projects in developing countries, and why we lobby governments and companies to take into account the interests of the poorest people. 

We work together with other Oxfam affiliates to increase our impact on development issues.
 

For our programme in Somalia we are seeking an exceptional and strategic Country Director to take the lead in representing Oxfam and the programme within the country, the region and globally. 

Due to the security situation in Somalia, the position is based in Nairobi.
 

Country Director Somalia
 

40 hours per week
 

Location: Nairobi, Kenya
 

All Oxfam’s work in Somalia is supported and implemented by the two affiliates working in Somalia: Oxfam Novib and Oxfam Great Britain. Our work spans across all three territories of Somalia – South Central, Puntland and Somaliland – and across all types of interventions: humanitarian, long-term development, lobby & advocacy and media work.

Oxfam works primarily through local partners in Somalia. 

Due to the instable and insecure situation in most of the country, Oxfam operates its programme from neighbouring Nairobi, plus from a small office in Hargeisa, Somaliland. Oxfam Novib is the Oxfam managing affiliate and has overall responsibility for ensuring delivery against the Oxfam country plan.
 

Main tasks

• Provides strategic leadership of Oxfam’s programme in Somalia;
• Is accountable for the delivery, effective management and monitoring, evaluation and learning of the programme via consolidated annual plans and reports (annual budget of Oxfam in Somalia, estimated total of € 25 mln Euros);
• Holds the affiliates to account for delivery of their part of the programme strategy and annual operational plans. Chairs the Country Leadership Team covering all Oxfam operations;
• Takes the lead in representing Oxfam in Somalia, builds relationships and develops networks;
• Contributes to the overall management of the country programme with the relevant Government authorities and international (donor) community. Represents Oxfam in Somalia at regional, global level;
• Co-ordinates with the Country Leadership team to identify new funding sources and negotiate funding opportunities to support programme implementation;
• Oversees the management of a major grant portfolio as well as relationships with key international donors; leads and manages consortiums and other networks;
• Line manages Oxfam Novib’s work in Somalia, via the Associate Country Director of the implementing programme – staff, HR, funding of partner organisations, and the programme delivered by Oxfam Novib (including those funded by external donors);
• Works to ensure that the ongoing & complex change activity is implemented successfully;
• Works with the Oxfam Country Leadership Team to ensure that minimum standards are met in the country – for programme, programme management, HR, finance, security, health and safety etc;
• Ensures overall leadership of disaster preparedness, disaster risk reduction & mitigation and management, including humanitarian response activities for all Oxfam humanitarian emergencies;
• Supports/facilitates the implementation of Oxfam’s regional advocacy work in Somalia. Attends regional consultation meetings with the regional Oxfam staff;
• Proactively and constructively contributes to cross confederation thinking and working.

You have

• At least seven years senior management/leadership experience in a similar position, leading the development and ensuring the delivery of programme strategy, either through partners or directly, in one or more challenging locations;
• Experience with fundraising from diverse institutions, local, regional and international; Entrepreneurial skills in this area will be an important asset. Have good grants management and donors compliance skills;
• Proven analytical skills and ability to think strategically, including the ability to think beyond the country programme context and to act within a regional and global framework;
• Ability to manage the development of, and contribute to, the high level analysis of factors driving poverty & food insecurity, marginalisation and vulnerability in developing country contexts, including the ability to ‘think politically’ by understanding motivations, pressures and challenges faced by colleagues, partners and other actors;
• Experience in leading and motivating multi disciplinary, (and sometimes geographically remote teams); a high degree of self awareness and an understanding of how to drive and support excellent team performance and individual development;
• Mediation and conflict resolution skills and experience;
• Experience with managing complex change processes and relationships involving a wide range of both internal and external multicultural stakeholders across a variety of disciplines & geographical areas;
• Experience in representing an organisation with partners, government agencies, private sector organisations, and donors at senior level: locally, regionally and globally;
• An active commitment to promoting gender equity and the interests of marginalised people in all aspects of an organisation’s work;
• High level financial management and internal control skills to steer the operational budget;
• Understanding of managing security and risk within an INGO context;
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills to motivate, influence, and negotiate;
• Willingness and ability to travel to complex and insecure areas (but within the framework of the security policy);
• Ability to speak and write professional English; Somali language skills would be an advantage.

We offer 

A competitive, fair and comprehensive pay and benefits package that is justifiable to our donors. 

We offer a gross salary in the range of € 3,624,- to € 5,574,- on the basis of a fulltime position, plus an 8% holiday fee.

More information and application procedure
 

Are you interested? 

Send your application in English in writing, including a motivation letter and curriculum vitae and mentioning reference number 5-6542 to jobs@oxfamnovib.nl to the attention of Patricia Vermeulen, International HR Advisor, no later than Sunday 17 November 2013.

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