Maxwell Stamp Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Job in Kenya

An Innovative and Entrepreneurial Chief Executive Officer

Economics and Business Consulting Based in Kenya

Maxwell Stamp is widely recognised as one of the world's leading economics consultancies, with a proven track record in the promotion of broad-based economic development.

Since the company was established nearly 60 years ago, it has expanded into a global group with experience in over 170 countries.

Headquartered in London, it has permanent subsidiaries in Washington, Abu Dhabi, Riyadh, Adelaide and Dhaka and project offices throughout the world.

Our clients include national and regional governments, government organisations, state-owned enterprises, private sector companies and financiers, and international development agencies.

As part of our medium term strategy, we are re-establishing a permanent presence in Nairobi to service East Africa and environs to be followed by others in Central and Southern Africa.

We are now seeking a Chief Executive Officer to head up our newly established Kenyan subsidiary, Maxwell Stamp Ltd.

(S)He will be charged with building a successful and growing consulting company and will have responsibility for:

• establishing and managing the regional office in Nairobi as a stand-alone profit centre
• identifying and winning new business
• overseeing the successful delivery of consulting assignments
• establishing and maintaining good relations with clients and potential clients
• recruiting, motivating and guiding a team of full time consultants for the Nairobi office and a network of individual consultants throughout the region
• cooperating closely with Maxwell Stamp Group's London headquarters and our offices in other countries
• reporting on progress and finances to the board of Maxwell Stamp Ltd

We invite applications from outstanding, highly skilled, diverse, profit-motivated and client-focused people with:

• a long term commitment to developing a profitable and growing company
• outstanding career achievements to date
• a record within a corporate environment of successfully winning and delivering consulting assignments in the private and public sector, including donor agencies and IF Is
• extensive commercial and public sector contacts in several countries in the region
• strong corporate management experience, especially in financial and human resources management
• sensitive diplomatic skills
• a minimum of a master's degree in economics, finance, business or an equivalent professional qualification
• high quality written and verbal communication, good numeracy and strong project ' management skills
• the right to reside and to work in Kenya
• the confidence and abilities to establish Maxwell Stamp Ltd as the leading economics and business consultant in the region

In return, we offer a highly competitive and performance driven remuneration package, a dynamic corporate working environment, with full support from the Maxwell Stamp Group worldwide.

The CEO would be appointed to the board of Maxwell Stamp Ltd once (s)he has demonstrated the ability to build and successfully run the company.

For those with the necessary entrepreneurial and business acumen, a real possibility exists to share in the future ownership and profits of the company.

Please email your CV and a one page statement setting out your justification for applying to: eastafrica@maxwellstamp.com quoting reference MSL0001 in the subject line.

The application deadline is 30th April 2012, however, applications wilt be considered on an
ongoing basis and early submission is recommended.

Maxwell Stamp is an equal opportunities employer.

Maxwell Stamp Group PLC and its subsidiaries have a zero tolerance policy on bribery and corruption in accordance with the UK's Bribery Act 2010.

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Customer Service Manager Job in Kenya

Hawkins Associates Ltd

Customer Service Manager

Ref No: 431/AB/FN

With this newly created position, our client, a leading and rapidly expanding marketer of energy related products wishes to achieve a superior level of customer service, not only within the company but also across its dealer network.

This should translate into higher levels of customer satisfaction and increased profitability in business.

The successful candidate will lead, manage & train the customer service team, set professional standards and ensure that these are adhered to when dealing with inquiries, complaints, concerns and requests about products and services.

This will also involve the development and implementation of customer service policies and procedures as well as the tracking and analysis of customer feedback and suggestions.

We invite applications from Kenya citizens who match the following requirements:-

• Aged 28-33 years;
• Hold a bachelor's degree in a business related field
• Have at least 5 years customer service experience in a supervisory or management level acquired in a business renowned for excellent customer service
• Have in-depth knowledge of customer service principles, practices and systems for tracking/measuring the same
• Have excellent communication, problem analysis and problem-solving skills.

Our client will offer a competitive remuneration package and good prospects for career advancement in a highly progressive environment

Send your application letter and CV- do not attach certificates/testimonials and state how your experience matches the specification, quoting job Ref. No. to hawkins.associates@khigroup.com

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COTU Administrative Secretary Job in Kenya

The Central Organization of Trade Unions, COTU (K), the umbrella workers' national trade unions' centre seeks to employ an individual to fill the position of Administrative Secretary.

The position reports directly to the Secretary General and is based at COTU (K) headquarters, Solidarity Building, Digo Road, Gikomba.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, implement and maintain sound Human Resource and Administrative strategies and policies to foster modern management culture.
• Ensure efficient management of Human Resource and administrative functions which include but not limited to: staff recruitment, staff training, performance management, employee relations, staff discipline, staff welfare, reward management, and pension matters.
• Provide overall supervision of staff both at COTU (K) headquarters and Tom Mboya Labour College (TMLC), Kisumu.
• Ensure safe custody and ready availability of all records of current and previous staff and elected officials.
• Oversee computerization of alt file records.
• Oversee and supervise procurement, transport, assets, utilities and security both at COTU(K) and Tom Mboya Labour College (TMLC).
• Maintain inventory and asset register at both COTU(K) headquarters' and Tom Mboya Labour College (TMLC).
• Advice and update the Secretary General on all payments due to members of staff and COTU (K) creditors,
• Liaise with our social partners offices including handling and directing as appropriate all correspondences addressed to the Secretary General.
• Liaise with all COTU (K) affiliate trade unions with aim of assisting them setting up administrative units and advising.
• Perform any other duties as may be assigned by the Secretary General.

Qualifications

• Bachelors Degree in a Business related field or Social Sciences
• Post graduate diploma in Human Resources or CPS (K)
• Masters Degree in Business Administration or a Business related field will be an added advantage

Competencies

• Minimum of five (5) relevant work experience in a senior position
• Full knowledge of computer packages including the ability to interact at ease with most computer programmes
• Experience in Industrial Relations Practice
• Full Knowledge of the Labour laws, Kenya's Constitution and International Labour Organizations (ILO) Conventions
• Have excellent interpersonal, organizational, strategic and analytical skills

If you meet the above requirements, please submit your application together with updated curriculum vitae and copies of your certificates via email or post office so as to reach the undersigned before 30th April, 2012.

In your application please include day time and mobile telephone numbers and three referees.

The Secretary General,
COTU(K)
Solidarity Building
Digo Road, Gikomba
P.O Box 13000-00200,
Nairobi

Email: info@cotu-kenya.org

Salary attached to this position is competitive and negotiable with the ideal candidate.

NB: Applicants are notified that this is not a secretarial position.

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IPA Book Keeper Job in Kenya

Position: Book Keeper

Project: Deworm the World (DTW)

Start Date: 15th May, 2012

Location: Nairobi

Innovations for Poverty Action is a nonprofit Organization in Kenya that innovates and evaluates approaches to solving development problems, and disseminates information about what works and what does not to policy makers, practitioners, social entrepreneurs and donors around the world.

The Job

We are looking for a Book Keeper to fill a position that has arisen in our – Nairobi Office.

Description of work:

Key responsibilities include:

• Keep records of all financial transactions within the organization in an orderly manner.
• Create and follow a filing system that is simple and easy to retrieve files. Ensuring the records are sent to Head Office on monthly basis while retaining copies for Nairobi office.
• Entering daily transactions to the existing accounting software in this case Quick Books.
• Prepare check request forms for payments attaching all required supporting documents.
• Disburse cash payments as per the financial policy of IPAK.
• Keeping track of staff expense accounts including reconciling the same and sending their statements whenever they request.
• Support the DTW project staff in processing their payments.
• Ensuring the advance accounts are zeroed out.
• Prepare & compute withholding taxes and other statutory deductions in accordance to the Law.
• From time to time prepare periodical financial reports as requested by the head office.
• Supporting the DTW project to keep all the financial records.
• Ensuring completeness, accuracy and timeliness in the processing financial information.

The Candidate Profile:

• At least CPA part I or its equivalent.
• At least 2 years accounting work experience.
• Excellent command of accounting principles.
• Process thinker with excellent analytical skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills in English and Kiswahili.
• Well-developed skills in MS-Excel, MS-Word, MS-Outlook required, accounting package will be an added advantage.
• Ability to work under pressure and under minimum supervision.
• Able to travel to the field.
• Ability to meet strict deadlines.
• Integrity, flexibility, confidentiality and self disciplined are key.

To apply:

Please send a cover letter and detailed CV, 3 references, daytime phone number(s), and email address.

Your CV should include your scores or grades and other measures of academic achievement, and details about any relevant work experience.

Applications can be submitted to any of our branch offices,

or by email to jobs-kenya@poverty-action.org ,

or by post office using P.O Box 373, Busia area code 50400 Kenya.

If you submit by email, please ensure that the subject line reads: “BOOK KEEPER.”REF NO: DTW-2012-04-02

Deadline to Apply: 27th April, 2012

Disclaimer: The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of the work being performed by the Book keeper. The statements are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all possible duties, tasks, and responsibilities. Management reserves the right to amend and change responsibilities to meet organizational needs as necessary. Please note that IPA will never request any form of payment from an applicant. Applicants are encouraged to confirm the information listed above with IPA prior to releasing any extensive personal information to the organization. Please direct questions to jobs-kenya@poverty-action.org.

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