Bridge International Academies Materials Handling Supervisor Job in Kenya

Brief Description

The Person will manage a team of low to unskilled workers and addressing feedback with Logistics, Warehouse, School Operations, Procurement and Construction teams who play a very active role in the material handling process.

Ability to deal with hands on issues, create effective liaison with Operations, Training, Construction, Warehouse and Procurement team.

Description

About Bridge International Academies

Bridge International Academies is a startup company revolutionizing education across Africa with a truly unique business model. The company has launched a large-scale franchise-like network of ultra low-cost for-profit private primary schools across Africa.

Our schools profitably deliver high-quality education for less than $4 per child per month, enabling local school managers to operate their school businesses profitably, while creating a highly successful business at the central level.

We now have 26 schools in Kenya, and plan to rapidly scale the company to serve more than 1 million students across continents.

About this position

Bridge International Academies is looking for a Materials Handling Supervisor who will be responsible for providing efficient and cost effective Logistics services to support the business at Headquarter and Schools.

The Person will manage a team of low to unskilled workers and addressing feedback with Logistics, Warehouse, School Operations, Procurement and Construction teams who play a very active role in the material handling process. Ability to deal with hands on issues, create effective liaison with Operations, Training, Construction, Warehouse and Procurement team.

This is a key position within the company’s Finance and Administration function reporting to the Logistics Manager but with key linkages with all other departments.

Responsibilities of the Material Handling Supervisor

More specifically:

 

• Assisting the Logistics Officer in compilation of delivery schedules, route mappings, delivery tracking and reporting systems to ensure on time and complete deliveries.
• Assisting the Logistics Officer in determining distribution schedules and timing of deliveries to and from schools and keeping track of delivery times throughout the delivery process
• Receiving of the school supplies from the warehouse;
• Ensuring that the materials received are delivered to the schools and unpacked, placed, arranged and secured in the relevant classrooms/rooms and the space provided therein.
• Ensure that school/training materials are unpacked very carefully and organized efficiently as per the specifications
• Ensure that materials are not stolen at the time of unpacking and arranging them
• Manage the team of packers in such a way that work is done in minimal time. This will include training, deploying, supervising and instructing the team for best results
• Develop and maintain strong working relationships with procurement, operations, construction, training, finance, research, administration and HR departments, taxi operators, motorcycle service providers and other partners within the Logistics services chain to create a partnership that adds value to Bridge International Academies.
• Constantly provide feedback to optimize the distribution and unpacking process at the schools
• Periodic reporting of Logistics activities and projects
• Training and developing of best practice Logistics and supply chain knowledge across the company management team.
• Understand the nature of the materials completely to ensure that the school/training site has received ALL the relevant materials.
• Carry out inventory while unpacking in a very efficient and accurate manner
• Complete incident reports and follow them up with HQ administration for any incidents that fall outside the agreed process or which require insurance and security follow up

About You

• Strong belief in the Bridge International Mission of creating high quality education services for the low income communities
• Minimum of 2-4 years experience in management of Logistics and or Supply Chain services preferably for a large fast growing service or trading organization with multiple locations and diverse requirements
• A supervisory level of knowledge in Logistics including, but not limited to kitting, unpacking , stores management, and due diligence
• Ability to handle administrative issues with multi-disciplinary and multicultural teams
• Must be able to manage competing demands, accept criticism and constructive feedback, while being extremely adaptable and flexible
• Excellent writing and oral communication skills are required
• Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information appropriately
• Good hands on knowledge of Microsoft Office suite applications
• Willingness to travel to remote locations across the country
• A very high degree of integrity and professionalism with good references from professional referees and previous employers
• Ability to pay attention to detail and provide exhaustive feedback
• Have a clean certificate of good conduct

Qualifications

• Diploma level in either Stores, Warehousing, Supplies, Procurement or Administration
• Post secondary school certificate in supplies management
• Transport and Logistics qualifications from a reputable institution will be helpful
• Good IT skills will be an advantage

How to apply

Click here to apply online

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Beauty Salon Manager Job in Kasarani Nairobi

Position Required: Beauty Salon Manager

Location: Nairobi – Kasarani

Responsibilities:

• Taking care of the day-today running and affairs of the business.
• Being team leader to the rest of the staff and motivating staff to reach greater heights
• To safeguard the interests, morals and principles of the business
• To ensure profitability of the business and handle the finances with transparency and accountability
• Sales and Marketing of the products and services
• Front-office and customer relationship Management
• The candidate should understand that the business is starting out and should therefore be able to cope with any teething problems that the business may encounter in its infancy.
• Stock management

Qualities:

• Hairdresser and beautician
• Experienced in running a similar business
• 2-5 years working experience
• Good interpersonal skills and leadership qualities
• Confident
• Computer Literate
• Ability to meet targets

Personal Attributes: Well presented, responsible, personable and well spoken in English and Kiswahili

Applications to: Sonaris.salon@yahoo.com

Please send an up to date CV, stating your current and expected salary, accompanied by at least 3 referee telephone numbers/email addresses.

Only short listed candidates will be contacted.

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Sales Executive Job in Kariobangi Nairobi

Salary: 15K plus commissions

Are you living in Kariobangi, our client a firm based in Hurligham is looking for sales executive to sell its products in Kariobangi Estate

Roles and responsibilities

• Identifying new markets and business opportunities by visiting retail shops and supermarkets
• Maintaining and developing relationships with new and existing customers.
• Visiting potential customers for new business.
• Negotiating the terms of an agreement and closing sales.
• Gathering market and customer information and providing feedback on future market trends.
• Advising on forthcoming product developments.
• Recording sales and order information and sending copies to the sales office.
• Reviewing your own sales performance and that of the entire team, aiming to meet or exceed targets.

Skills required

• The ability and desire to sell.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Strong industry awareness.
• A confident and determined approach.
• Resilience and the ability to cope with rejection.
• A high degree of self-motivation and drive.
• The ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
• The capacity to flourish in a competitive environment.

Job Specifications

• A minimum of a certificate in Sales and marketing or a related field’
• 1 year of experience in sales Management.
• Experience with selling fast moving consumer goods
• Ability to drive sales

If you are up to the challenge, posses the necessary qualification and experience, please send your CV only indicating why you are the most suitable candidate for the role clearly quoting the job title on the email subject to jobs@staff-kenya.com

Please indicate current or last salary.

The Recruiting Manager
Corporate staffing Services
Suite 3, 13th Floor, Development house,
Moi Avenue, Nairobi.

Via email to: jobs@staff-kenya.com

N.B: We do not charge any fee for receiving your CV in our database no for interviewing.

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Sales Executive Job in Kibera Nairobi

Sales Executive Job Description

Salary: 15K plus commissions

Are you living in Kibera, our client a firm based in Hurligham is looking for sales executive to sell its products in Kibera Estate

Roles and responsibilities

 

• Identifying new markets and business opportunities by visiting retail shops and supermarkets
• Maintaining and developing relationships with new and existing customers.
• Visiting potential customers for new business.
• Negotiating the terms of an agreement and closing sales.
• Gathering market and customer information and providing feedback on future market trends.
• Advising on forthcoming product developments.
• Recording sales and order information and sending copies to the sales office.
• Reviewing your own sales performance and that of the entire team, aiming to meet or exceed targets.

Skills required

• The ability and desire to sell.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Strong industry awareness.
• A confident and determined approach.
• Resilience and the ability to cope with rejection.
• A high degree of self-motivation and drive.
• The ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
• The capacity to flourish in a competitive environment.

Job Specifications

• A minimum of a certificate in Sales and marketing or a related field’
• 1 year of experience in sales Management.
• Experience with selling fast moving consumer goods
• Ability to drive sales

If you are up to the challenge, posses the necessary qualification and experience, please send your CV only indicating why you are the most suitable candidate for the role clearly quoting the job title on the email subject to jobs@staff-kenya.com

Please indicate current or last salary.

The Recruiting Manager
Corporate staffing Services
Suite 3, 13th Floor, Development house,
Moi Avenue, Nairobi.

Via email to: jobs@staff-kenya.com

N.B: We do not charge any fee for receiving your CV in our database no for interviewing.

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Monarch Insurance Internal Auditor, Meru Branch Manager and Deputy Manager Legal Services Jobs in Kenya

The Monarch Insurance is a fast growing business under the Monarch group of companies.

Our values are to uphold professionalism and integrity; to provide quality customer care in service provision whilst having social responsibility and team spirit in all our operations.

We are looking for ambitious, self-driven candidates to fill the following positions:

1. Internal Auditor

Reporting to the Audit Committee Chairman, the Internal Auditor will review the various operations of the departments both in life and general business to ensure compliance with the set controls, report any short falls and give recommendations to the audit committee.

The Internal Auditor will be charged with the following accountabilities:-

 

• Carry out periodic and continuous internal audit exercises on all functions and assets of the organization to minimise the risk of loss
• Continuously evaluate internal control systems in line with changing demands and ensure that the systems are appropriately designed to serve the best interest of the organization at all times
• Ensure that operations in various departments are conducted in compliance with laid down policy, procedure, work instructions and statutory regulations
• Evaluate audit findings, draw comparisons and analytical reviews and advise the audit committee on continuous improvement measures
• Identify and profile various risks inherent in specific audit assignments, discuss them with the audit committee and jointly agree on actions to be implemented for risk mitigation
• Analyse the issues identified during audits, to so as to point out the risks they pose on the company
• Understand the company’s strategy and business objectives so as to focus Audit’s work on the highest risks
• Continuously review operating policies, procedures and work instructions and make recommendations to the audit committee on the necessary improvements
• Evaluate, and examine policies and procedures and systems that are in place so as to protect assets of the company
• Regularly report to the Board audit committee on activities, issues and related recommendations

Experience and Qualifications

• Bachelors Degree in commerce (Accounting or Finance option)
• CPA (K) or equivalent
• At least 5 years experience in a similar function
• Knowledge of the insurance industry program policies, procedures, regulations, and laws
• Knowledge of and skill in applying internal auditing principles and practices
• Knowledge of the standards for the professional practice of internal auditing and the code of ethics developed by the Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA)
• Basic MS office skills
• Possess strong interpersonal, communication and negotiation skills
• Self driven individual with impeccable integrity

2. Branch Manager - Meru

Reporting to the Marketing Manager, the Branch Manager is responsible for the administration and efficient daily operation of a full service branch office, including operations, growth of the Meru branch through product sales, customer service, and security and safety in accordance with the Company's objectives.

The Branch Manager will be charged with the following accountabilities:-

• Responsible for marketing Life & General business to ensure the Meru branch growth, development and profitability, by effective implementation of company procedures and guidelines to meet company objectives
• Administer branch activities in accordance with the company policy
• Prepare and send branch performance report to the main office and give updates of the business status of the branch
• Determine and develop the annual budget for the daily expenses of the branch
• Perform marketing and public relations activities to create business awareness
• Identify new marketing Initiatives through designing marketing and sales strategies
• Research on any new issues or regulations to ensure that the branch is in line with current market developments and best practices
• Issue new insurance policies and renewal of the existing policies as need arise
• Maintain communication to agents, brokers, and other stakeholders to obtain further market information, quote rates, or explain the company’s underwriting policies
• Handle all human resource administrative issues of the branch staff regarding supervision, stationery requisition, and departmental requirement on staffing, appraisals, training, discipline and annual leave

Experience and Qualifications

• Bachelors Degree in commerce, social studies or any related field
• At least 5 years experience in the insurance sector
• ACII (Associate of Chartered Insurance Institute of London) qualifications
• Technical competence in underwriting insurance risks claims handling
• Ability to analyse and interpret statistics and statistical data
• Good knowledge of the insurance industry and country laws
• Knowledge of insurance laws and regulations by AKI,IRA RBA,KRA
• Solid MS office skills
• Possess strong interpersonal, communication and negotiation skills
• Self driven individual with impeccable integrity

3. Deputy Manager – Legal Services

Reporting to the Claims Manager, the Deputy Manager-Legal Services will support the Claims department with the timely advice on all legal matters including court settlements, commercial, governance and regulation.

The successful candidate will be charged with the following accountabilities:-

• Ensures that all legal matters are attended to in the right manner thus protect the company’s image, ensure client satisfaction as well as minimize costs in claims processing
• Advise the management on the status of the matters in court and on the best way forward
• Prepare all legal documentation including legal drafts, contracts, leases and formal agreements
• Provide legal advise on all aspects of pensions/retirement benefits management and on copyrights laws
• Responsible for the registration of the company’s trade mark and name and ensuring statutory returns are done in accordance the Companies Act
• Interpret the existing legislation and advise the company on the implications, compliance requirements and on any new/upcoming laws
• Negotiate matters out of court
• Reply to correspondences from insured, claimants, claimant’s advocates and our advocates, amongst others
• Ensure that judgments/costs are settled on time to ensure the interests of the company are protected
• Resolve complaints/disagreements with clients amicably so as to maintain a good working relationship

Experience and Qualifications

• A Bachelors degree in Law
• Diploma in Law from the Kenya School of Law
• At least 5 years experience in the insurance claims handling
• Good knowledge of the insurance industry
• Good knowledge of insurance industry laws and court processes
• Good knowledge of IRA, KRA and AKI regulations
• Good MS Office skills
• Possess strong interpersonal, communication and negotiation skills
• Self driven individual with impeccable integrity

Interested candidates should forward their CV in MS Word format, by 3rd September 2011 stating the position they are applying for, their email address, day time telephone contact and names and addresses of three referees to: hr@themonarchinsco.com

Only short listed candidates will be contacted

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