Engineering Underwriting Job in Kenya

African Reinsurance Corporation

Engineering Underwriter (PS 2)

The African Reinsurance Corporation (Africa Re), a pan-African International Financial Institution, announces a vacancy for the position of Engineering Underwriter in the Nairobi Regional Office.

A. Main Duties / Responsibilities

This position is for an Engineering Underwriter who will manage a portfolio of accounts (treaties and facultatives) for cedants in East Africa.

B. Detailed Duties/Responsibilities

The successful candidate will have the direct responsibility of underwriting and developing the portfolio he/she is in charge of and shall report to the Regional Director.

The duties of the Underwriter shall comprise :

• Negotiation for new and renewal of Reinsurance contracts;
• Portfolio management and business relations;
• Monitoring premium and claims payments;
• Insurance Risk Surveys and assessments;
• Assessment and Rating of Engineering risks;
• Managing relationships with Cedants;
• Compiling Performance Progress reports.

C. Key Performance Indicators

• Premium production in line with budget and growth potentials;
• Good claims management;
• Good relationship with cedants;
• Underwriting profitability in the class of business written;
• Market/ Product expansion;
• Reliability of forecast made on premium, claims and underwriting results;
• Accuracy of data provided to management.

D. Technical Competencies Required For This Position

• Applies the core principles of insurance to everyday situations;
• Demonstrates an understanding of standard policy wordings, extensions and limitations;
• Applies knowledge of what is needed for an insurance contract to be legally valid;
• Demonstrates an understanding of underwriting capacity;
• Knows and applies organizational underwriting philosophy;
• Identifies data sources which can be used for pricing decisions and factors that can affect pricing;
• Provides complete and accurate quotations for risks and apply the underwriting policy and guidelines;
• Demonstrates awareness of the data that indicates how an underwriting portfolio is performing for own area of business;
• Knows how claims notification information is used in the claims handling process for own area of business;
• Manages the claims handling process to achieve timely settlement and minimize leakages;
• Advanced technical competence in reinsurance & retrocession;
• Good skills in business software tools: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, RMS;
• Very good technical knowledge of reinsurance and retrocession.

E. Minimum Qualifications and Experience

Applicants not older than 40 years and should hold the following qualification:

• First University degree in relevant field (Engineering) plus Masters plus 5 years post qualification relevant qualitative work experience with emphasis on risk surveys, underwriting/rating engineering risks and Reinsurance underwriting;

Or

• First University degree in relevant field (Engineering) plus full professional qualification plus 5 years post qualification relevant qualitative work experience with emphasis on risk surveys, underwriting/rating engineering risks and Reinsurance underwriting;

Or

• First University degree in relevant field (Engineering) plus 9 years post qualification relevant qualitative work experience with emphasis on risk surveys, underwriting/rating engineering risks and Reinsurance underwriting.

F. Additional Requirements For Candidates For This Position:

Applicants must be:

• Nationals of member States of Africa Re;
• Additional professional qualifications would be an added advantage;
• Bilingualism (English/French) would be an added advantage;
• Relevant work experience in a Reinsurance company or in the department of Reinsurance of an insurance company would be an added advantage.

G. Other Information

Salary and other conditions of service are competitive and comparative to what is obtainable in similar international organizations.

H. Procedure

Interested candidates for this position are requested to complete and submit the employment form online.

Closing date for submission of applications: 3rd May 2013

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African Re Database Administrator Job in Lagos

African Reinsurance Corporation 

Database Administrator (PS 2)

The African Reinsurance Corporation (Africa Re), a pan-African International Financial Institution, announces a vacancy for the position of Database Administrator at the Headquarters in Lagos, Federal Republic of Nigeria.

A. Main Duties / Responsibilities

The successful candidate will have the direct responsibility of supporting the ICT Department with the planning, administration, installation, configuration and control of the database systems used by the Corporation and ensuring efficiency, integrity and security of the corporate technological environment. He shall report to the Director of Information Technology (DICT).

B. Detailed Duties/Responsibilities

The duties of the Database Administrator shall comprise:

• Database Administration
• Database Maintenance
• Database Support
• Database Security
• Back up & Recovery
• ICT Risk & Compliance
• Ensuring full compliance with the ICT policies and procedures

C. Key Performance Indicator

• Quality of database operations administration
• Performance of systems
• Internal user feedback
• Quality & Timeliness of updates
• Efficiency & Effectiveness
• Quality of restore and backup retrieval
• Audit findings

D. Technical Competencies Required For This Position

• Oracle database core administration experience
• Oracle e-business Suite Application and database administration will be an added advantage
• Experience in Oracle web logic administration
• Experience in SQL/SQL* Plus programming PL/SQL and stored procedures/packages
• Experience in deployment in SOA suite, creation of Data sources, JMS destination, securing web services
• Experience in setup of High Availability architecture with clustering for Oracle Apps server and RAC for databases
• Experience working with Oracle Enterprise Manager
• Experience in performance tuning of Oracle 10g Application Server preferred

E. Minimum Qualifications and Experience

Applicants not older than 40 years and should hold the following qualification:

• First University degree in relevant field (Computer Science/ Engineering) plus Masters plus 5 years post qualification relevant qualitative work experience in Data base Management;

or

• First University degree in relevant field (Computer Science/Engineering) plus full professional qualification plus 5 years post qualification relevant qualitative work experience in Data base Management;

or

• First University degree in relevant field (Computer Science/ Engineering) plus 9 years post qualification relevant qualitative work in Data base Management.

F. Additional Requirements For Candidates For This Position:

Applicants must be:

• Nationals of member States of Africa Re;
• Additional professional qualification in Oracle Certified Professional (Database Administration) will be an added advantage.
• Bilingualism (English/French) would be an added advantage.
• Relevant work experience in a Reinsurance company, in the department of Reinsurance of an insurance company or in a reputable international organization would be an added advantage.

G. Other Information

Salary and other conditions of service are competitive and comparative to what is obtainable in similar international organizations.

H. Procedure

Interested candidates for these positions are requested to complete and submit the employment form online.

Closing date for submission of applications: 3 May 2013

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African Re Database Administrator Job in Lagos

African Reinsurance Corporation 

Database Administrator (PS 2)

The African Reinsurance Corporation (Africa Re), a pan-African International Financial Institution, announces a vacancy for the position of Database Administrator at the Headquarters in Lagos, Federal Republic of Nigeria.

A. Main Duties / Responsibilities

The successful candidate will have the direct responsibility of supporting the ICT Department with the planning, administration, installation, configuration and control of the database systems used by the Corporation and ensuring efficiency, integrity and security of the corporate technological environment. He shall report to the Director of Information Technology (DICT).

B. Detailed Duties/Responsibilities

The duties of the Database Administrator shall comprise:

• Database Administration
• Database Maintenance
• Database Support
• Database Security
• Back up & Recovery
• ICT Risk & Compliance
• Ensuring full compliance with the ICT policies and procedures

C. Key Performance Indicator

• Quality of database operations administration
• Performance of systems
• Internal user feedback
• Quality & Timeliness of updates
• Efficiency & Effectiveness
• Quality of restore and backup retrieval
• Audit findings

D. Technical Competencies Required For This Position

• Oracle database core administration experience
• Oracle e-business Suite Application and database administration will be an added advantage
• Experience in Oracle web logic administration
• Experience in SQL/SQL* Plus programming PL/SQL and stored procedures/packages
• Experience in deployment in SOA suite, creation of Data sources, JMS destination, securing web services
• Experience in setup of High Availability architecture with clustering for Oracle Apps server and RAC for databases
• Experience working with Oracle Enterprise Manager
• Experience in performance tuning of Oracle 10g Application Server preferred

E. Minimum Qualifications and Experience

Applicants not older than 40 years and should hold the following qualification:

• First University degree in relevant field (Computer Science/ Engineering) plus Masters plus 5 years post qualification relevant qualitative work experience in Data base Management;

or

• First University degree in relevant field (Computer Science/Engineering) plus full professional qualification plus 5 years post qualification relevant qualitative work experience in Data base Management;

or

• First University degree in relevant field (Computer Science/ Engineering) plus 9 years post qualification relevant qualitative work in Data base Management.

F. Additional Requirements For Candidates For This Position:

Applicants must be:

• Nationals of member States of Africa Re;
• Additional professional qualification in Oracle Certified Professional (Database Administration) will be an added advantage.
• Bilingualism (English/French) would be an added advantage.
• Relevant work experience in a Reinsurance company, in the department of Reinsurance of an insurance company or in a reputable international organization would be an added advantage.

G. Other Information

Salary and other conditions of service are competitive and comparative to what is obtainable in similar international organizations.

H. Procedure

Interested candidates for these positions are requested to complete and submit the employment form online.

Closing date for submission of applications: 3 May 2013

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BAT SAP Business Analyst Job in Kenya

SAP Business Analyst
 

Job purpose
 

To proactively engage with the business to identify business improvement and innovation opportunities through analysis and documentation of the business functions and processes and the information they use, as well as the creation of viable specifications, while complying with global ERP standards and platforms.
 

To lead the development of the IT component of SAP business projects through delivery in consultation with various IT specialists in the areas of SAP ERP, data management, communications, applications development and service delivery.

Key Deliverables

a) Innovation and Consultancy (Business Engagement):

• Maintain strong engagement with relevant business functions (supported by business knowledge), to understand the business requirements for IT solutions
• Evaluate business opportunities against our knowledge of available technology solutions with a bias to SAP ERP, to improve productivity
• Manage Business expectations and demands for IT solutions and services in order to align with Global and local Business and IT strategy (Prioritisation)
• Manage the level of customer satisfaction, by responding to customers’ queries, encouraging customers to take part in the continuous improvement of the products and services supplied
• Maintain the level of Business Engagement in order to support the effective delivery of IT services.

b) Process Design and Integration:

• Apply skills in the area of process analysis, modelling and design to assist the relevant business functions in improving process efficiency and alignment
• Apply globally defined SAP ERP application standards to ensure the availability of common information, as well as optimise the sustainability of applications
• Utilise appropriate business analysis, modelling and design tools to facilitate further engagement with development teams
• Provide a Business Requirements Specification document (URD) to enable IT Applications Technology to develop the required solution
• Assist the business to compile comprehensive user acceptance test documentation to ensure that the business tests and signs off on new IT solutions.

c) Business and Technology Expertise:

• Leverage knowledge of current and future technologies in areas appropriate to BAT business to support innovation and improve productivity
• Maintain knowledge of benchmark FMCG processes and practices, to drive continuous improvement in productivity without compromising quality

d) IT Project Leadership:

• Perform the role of IT team manager on projects and change requests to ensure functional requirements are delivered on time and in budget
• Deliver the IT financial budget, resource and project plans into the business project
• Adheres to a common project management methodology to ensure standardisation across the organisation
• Monitor team progress against project plans and budgets and initiate any required corrective action
• Perform and maintain detail of all quality assurance activities on projects to ensure business requirements are met
• Ensure global IT alignment at a project level through communication and co-ordination with Global Service Delivery and the Strategic Business Solutions team.

e) Administration

• Assist with cost centre budget management to ensure that the IT total cost of ownership (TCO) targets are achieved
• Assist with a management of a lifecycle based functional IT application portfolio including: risk analysis, budget, and TCO to facilitate business benefit and return on investment
• Provide regular and accurate IT resource requirement updates to the Build organisation, to ensure optimal IT resource utilisation
• Assist the Functional IT manager with monthly reporting responsibilities

Essential Requirements:

• Degree in related discipline with 5 years relevant IT experience
• Project management diploma and/or experience, Prince 2 preferred
• Possesses a broad knowledge of business and business functions, in one or more business sectors, preferably in an FMCG company, and an understanding of the impact of IT
• Is an expert in applying business and data analysis techniques
• Has a practical understanding of SAP ERP technologies
• Has a practical understanding of application development tools and corporate and industry standards.

Desirable Requirements:

• Flexible, conceptual thinker with good communication skills. 
• Good at working at abstract level, creative, performs well under pressure. 
• Able to absorb new technical, commercial and business concepts quickly, and translate them to practical applications in the environment. 
• Able to make critical decisions at the appropriate time, taking into account the needs of the situation, priorities, constraints and the availability of the necessary information. 
• Tolerant to ambiguity, seeks multiple solutions. 
• Tends to be practical and pragmatic, a generalist rather than a specialist.

For further Information and to apply;-      

                                                       
External Applicants apply through www.bat.com

Applications close on 30th April 2013

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BAT Finance & Credit Analyst, East Africa Markets Job in Kenya

Finance & Credit Analyst, East Africa Markets

 
Job purpose

To plan, develop and control all aspects of general ledger management, trade credit management and fixed assets management as well as provide support to the East Africa Markets (EAM) team.
 

Develop and maintain key relations with BAT finance team, East Africa marketing team, internal and external auditors, which will assist management in tracking performance and making business decisions.
 

Ensure effectiveness of controls and efficiency of financial accounting processes and make improvements where necessary.

Key Deliverables

a) General ledger management

• Daily preparation of General Ledger (GL) journals for posting by the British American Shared Service Africa Middle East (BASS AME) team
• Daily verification of the GL codes and checking payment vouchers / expense claims for all of the EAM marketing team
• Monthly Reconciliation of the marketing provision accounts as per set deadlines
• Ensure maintenance of monthly cut off procedures in line with BAT global requirements.

b) Trade debtors credit management

• Monitoring of customer balances and payments to ensure that our customers are in line with approved credit policy
• Review of credit terms in line with shipment plans to ensure shipments are not constrained by credit holds
• In liaison with Supply Chain, forecast debt closing positions and anticipate BAT credit holds and take appropriate corrective action where shipments are at risk
• Preparation of debtors aging report that shows monthly account status for all of East Africa Markets for discussion at the Credit Committee

c) Reporting Requirements

• Plan reporting of Royalties payable in the royalties reporting system
• Plan volumes reporting in the Financial Management System
• Upload of budget and plan numbers into SAP
• Marketing overhead splits reporting in the Financial Management System

d)  Marketing activities management: verification and approval of marketing activity credit notes and ensuring that all submissions from the end markets are accompanied by proper documentation that justifies payment to trade partners.
 

e) Coordination of the supplier payment processes for BAT Djibouti and Tobacco Management Consultants (TMC) Ethiopia including their respective payrolls.
 

f)  Checking and approving of cash and bank reconciliations for BAT Djibouti and TMC Ethiopia as well as stock reconciliations for BAT Djibouti
 

Requirements:

• A University Degree holder in a finance related field and preferably a holder of a professional accounting qualification or equivalent
• At least 3 years of finance experience in an FMCG environment
• Strong business orientation with a good appreciation of International Financial Reporting Standards
• Good interpersonal skills and the flexibility to deal with people at a variety of levels in different countries, both internally and externally
• Good communication and influencing skills
• A Self-motivated individual

For further Information and to apply;-   

                                                          
External Applicants apply through www.bat.com

Applications close on 30th April 2013

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BAT Finance & Credit Analyst, East Africa Markets Job in Kenya

Finance & Credit Analyst, East Africa Markets

 
Job purpose

To plan, develop and control all aspects of general ledger management, trade credit management and fixed assets management as well as provide support to the East Africa Markets (EAM) team.
 

Develop and maintain key relations with BAT finance team, East Africa marketing team, internal and external auditors, which will assist management in tracking performance and making business decisions.
 

Ensure effectiveness of controls and efficiency of financial accounting processes and make improvements where necessary.

Key Deliverables

a) General ledger management

• Daily preparation of General Ledger (GL) journals for posting by the British American Shared Service Africa Middle East (BASS AME) team
• Daily verification of the GL codes and checking payment vouchers / expense claims for all of the EAM marketing team
• Monthly Reconciliation of the marketing provision accounts as per set deadlines
• Ensure maintenance of monthly cut off procedures in line with BAT global requirements.

b) Trade debtors credit management

• Monitoring of customer balances and payments to ensure that our customers are in line with approved credit policy
• Review of credit terms in line with shipment plans to ensure shipments are not constrained by credit holds
• In liaison with Supply Chain, forecast debt closing positions and anticipate BAT credit holds and take appropriate corrective action where shipments are at risk
• Preparation of debtors aging report that shows monthly account status for all of East Africa Markets for discussion at the Credit Committee

c) Reporting Requirements

• Plan reporting of Royalties payable in the royalties reporting system
• Plan volumes reporting in the Financial Management System
• Upload of budget and plan numbers into SAP
• Marketing overhead splits reporting in the Financial Management System

d)  Marketing activities management: verification and approval of marketing activity credit notes and ensuring that all submissions from the end markets are accompanied by proper documentation that justifies payment to trade partners.
 

e) Coordination of the supplier payment processes for BAT Djibouti and Tobacco Management Consultants (TMC) Ethiopia including their respective payrolls.
 

f)  Checking and approving of cash and bank reconciliations for BAT Djibouti and TMC Ethiopia as well as stock reconciliations for BAT Djibouti
 

Requirements:

• A University Degree holder in a finance related field and preferably a holder of a professional accounting qualification or equivalent
• At least 3 years of finance experience in an FMCG environment
• Strong business orientation with a good appreciation of International Financial Reporting Standards
• Good interpersonal skills and the flexibility to deal with people at a variety of levels in different countries, both internally and externally
• Good communication and influencing skills
• A Self-motivated individual

For further Information and to apply;-   

                                                          
External Applicants apply through www.bat.com

Applications close on 30th April 2013

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Quantity Surveyors and Inspectors Wanted for Kenyan Jobs

Quantity Surveyors Wanted

 
Requirements

• Degree in Building Economics.
• Proven record of at least 7 years in large civil and mechanical works.
• Registration with the I.Q.S.K is an added advantage.
• Contract administration experience is an added advantage.
• This position is to be filled immediately.
• Civil Engineering QA/QA

Inspectors Wanted

 
Requirements

• Higher National Diploma in Civil Engineering.
• Proven record of at least 10 years in large civil works.
• Thorough knowledge of sound quality assurance practices.
• General background experience in quality assurance/quality control programmes
• At least 4 years supervisory experience.
• This position is to be filled immediately.

Interested candidates should submit their application and detailed CV, copies of certificates and a list of work done on or before 18th April 2013 to willemgons@gmail.com clearly indicating the position on the email subject. 

Very competitive remuneration packages commensurate with experience and qualifications will be offered to the right candidates.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

DN/A 1491
P.O.Box 49010-00100
G.P.O Nairobi, Kenya.

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Vivo Energy Lubes Warehousing Supervisor, Lubes Warehousing Scheduler and Tank Farm Foreman Jobs in Nairobi and Mombasa Kenya

Exciting career opportunities at Vivo Energy

Vivo Energy is the new company behind the Shell brand in Africa. A joint venture between Vitol, Helios Investment Partners and Shell, we are here to offer the very best of Shell’s products and services - including high quality differentiated fuels and lubricants, supply reliability, technical expertise and unmatched customers across Africa.

In doing so, we employ industry-leading health and safety standards and are committed to delivering Shell’s products in an environmentally and socially responsible manner.
 

1. Lubes Warehousing Supervisor - Nairobi Terminal 

Job Ref: HR/VE/DIS/1

Reporting to the Nairobi Terminal Manager, the Lubes Warehousing Supervisor will be responsible for carrying out and supervising the overall operations in the lubes warehouses relating to safe products receipt ex- Mombasa, warehousing, loading and dispatching the same to customers and upcountry depots while conforming to the laid down group Health Safety Security & Environment procedures.

Key Performance areas for the role:

• Support delivery & implementation of the Nairobi Terminal Annual Health Safety Security & Environment plan.
• Conduct daily physical stock count for products & reconcile with the system and investigate/explain any variances.
• Ensure we maintain optimum stocks levels & deliver on the stock management targets.
• Manage warehouse manpower plan.
• Ensure timely and accurate dispatch as per loading order.
• Ensure own collection orders are properly captured in the system.
• Ensure accurate receipt of finished packs lubes from Mombasa Terminal and direct-purchases and imports.
• Review all received invoice / delivery note copies to confirm all are stamped by customers and maintain a register for executed invoice / delivery note copies.
• Maintain high standards of house keeping both in the warehouse and the drum yard.
• Conduct end-month and end year stock count.
• Maintain warehouse equipment breakdown log and follow up with maintenance technician for speedy closure to minimise downtime.
• Maintain Warehouse operations records/registers safely.
• Review and update Warehouse Operations procedures to ensure fit for purpose.

Minimum requirements/competencies:

• Bachelor degree – preferably in Business, with at least three years’ warehousing working experience. Supervisory experience is an added advantage.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, ability to communicate effectively and influence others.
• Ability to work under pressure, long and odd hours including weekends when necessary.

2. Lubes Warehousing Scheduler - Mombasa 

Job Ref: HR/VE/DIS/2

Reporting to the Outbound Logistics Supervisor, the Lubes Warehousing Scheduler will be responsible for monitoring and maintaining sufficient lubricants stocks levels at inland depots as per minimum stock/re-order levels to facilitate timely execution of customer order deliveries on time & in full.

Key Performance areas for the role:

• Support delivery & implementation of the Mombasa Terminal Annual Health Safety Security & Environment plan.
• Monitor and maintain sufficient lubricants stocks levels at inland depots as per minimum stock/re-order levels.
• Raise appropriate documentation for all lubes deliveries as per procedure daily and follow up with concerned parties for corrective action as necessary.
• Ensure Warehouse procedures are duly adhered to in line with ISO standards and internal Controls.
• Ensure trucks carry optimum axle weights for both the local and exports.
• Reduce wastage from leakers delivered to the warehouse and other stock losses and follow up for decantation.
• Effective supervision of Warehouse staff
• Manage packed lubes custody transfer from Lubricants Blending plant to ensure accurate transition and the handover reports duly signed.
• Receive invoice / delivery note copies to confirm all are stamped by customers and maintain a file and register for executed invoice / delivery note copies.
• Assist in conducting daily stock count. Maintain nil lubricants stock variances.
• Check, follow up and review the journey plans and vehicle movement reports of the contracted trucks to ensure compliance.
• Ensure safe and secure arrangement/storage of lubricants at all times to avoid pilferage and obsolescence

Minimum requirements/competencies:

• Diploma in Purchasing and Supplies/Engineering, working experience in Warehouse operations is preferred
• Should be self driven; able to work independently to deliver results.
• Good communication skills and a hands-on team player with ability to work long hours without loosing focus.
• Good HSSE knowledge and customer service experience

3. Tank Farm Foreman - Mombasa 

Job Ref: HR/VE/DIS/3

Reporting to the Tank farm & Marine Supervisor, the Tank farm Foreman is responsible for preparing storage tanks for product receipts, storage and loadings, manning the actual receipt process, product quality checks, offloading bulk product trucks in a safe, secure manner whilst maintaining Health Safety Security & Environment standards.

Key Performance areas for the role:

• Monitor tank stock levels and plan safe product receipts with stakeholders to ensure nil stock out.
• Undertake efficient ship discharges to keep demurrage costs at a minimum
• Ensure that all product receipt operations are conducted safely and in accordance with the laid down procedures
• Carry out daily tank dipping and conduct timely reconciliation. Maintain stock variances to within target and conductprompt investigations and explanation for those outside tolerances
• Avail tanks for gantry operations in a timely manner.
• Conduct timely and accurate tank sampling/quality checks as part of product receipt/issuance process.
• Ensure that good housekeeping is maintained at the tank farm and pump areas at all times.
• Maintain tank farm operations records including Key Performance Indicators.
• Effectively manage safekeeping of tanks, bund wall valves and interceptor keys and locks to ensure controls assuranceprocess remains intact and accurately recorded in the tank farm seals register.
• Requisition and securely store seals for Tank farm use, dispense the same and account for all issued seals.

Minimum requirements

• Higher National Diploma or Equivalent in Technical studies
• Atleast 2-3 years experience in depot operations preferably in Tank farm
• Good communication skills with ability to work under pressure, long and odd hours including weekends. Physically fit with no phobia to height.

Applications
 

If you are up to the challenge, and possess the necessary qualifications and experience, please send your detailed resume with your cell phone number via email to hrkenya@vivoenergy.com. 

Please indicate your experience/qualifications, and clearly quote the job title and reference. 

The Deadline for applications is 22nd April 2013.
 

Only short-listed applicants would be contacted.
 

Vivo Energy is an equal opportunity employer!

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Kakamega County Government Kenyan Jobs and Vacancies 2013

Republic of Kenya
 

The Kakamega County Government
 

The County Assembly
 

Vacancy
 

Member of The County Assembly Service Board 

(1 Post)
 

Article 176 (1) of the Constitution of Kenya 2010 establishes a County Assembly for each County Government. 

To enable effective carrying out of functions of a County Assembly, the County Government Act No. 17 of 2012 has established the County Assembly Service Board which shall be responsible for the following functions:-
 

a) Providing services and facilities to ensure efficient and effective functioning of the County Assembly.
 

b) Constituting offices in the County Assembly Services and appointing and supervising office holders.
 

c) Preparing annual estimates of expenditure of the County Assembly Service and submitting them to the County Assembly for approval and exercising budgetary control over the service.
 

d) Undertaking, singly or jointly with other relevant organizations programmes to promote the ideals of parliamentary democracy; and
 

e) Performing other functions necessary for the well-being of the members and staff of the County Assembly or as prescribed by the National Legislation.
 

Section 12 of the Act further states that the County Assembly Service Board shall comprise the Speaker of  the County Assembly as the Chairperson, the leader of the Majority Party, the leader of the Minority party and one person resident in the County appointed by the County Assembly from among persons who have knowledge and experience in public affairs, but who are not a members of the County Assembly.
 

Pursuant to the statutory requirement, the Kakamega County Assembly wishes to invite applications from suitably qualified persons resident in Kakamega County, who have knowledge and experience in public affairs, holders of first Degree from a recognized University but who are not members of the County Assembly to be considered for the position of a member of the County Assembly Service Board.
 

How to apply:
 

a) Each application should be accompanied by detailed Curriculum Vitae, copies of relevant academic and professional certificates, National Identity Card or Passport, testimonials and a letter from the Area Chief confirming that the applicant is a resident of an area within the Kakamega County.
 

b) All applications should be clearly marked ‘Application for the position of a Member of the County Assembly Service Board’ on the envelope and hand delivered to:-
 

The Interim Clerk of the County Assembly
Kakamega County
P O Box 36 – 50100
Kakamega

Online applications should be emailed to kakamegacountyassembly@gmail.com So as to reach the Interim Clerk of the County Assembly on or before 19th April, 2013.
 

Note: Only shortlisted and successful candidates will be contacted. 

Women and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
 

Patrick W. Kamwessar
Interim Clerk,
County Assembly of Kakamega

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Wajir County Government Jobs in Kenya 2013

Wajir County Government
 

Office of The Governor
 

Vacancies
 

The office of the Governor, Wajir County wishes to recruit competent and qualified professionals to  fill the following positions as per the Constitution of Kenya 2010 under article 176 (first schedule) and sections44, 46 & 57 of the County Government Act, no. 17/2012:

1. County Executive Committee Members (10 posts), 

County Chief Officers  (10 posts)
 

The following functional areas are essential:

• Finance & Economic Planning
• Agriculture and Livestock Development
• Water, Energy, Forestry, Environment & Natural Resources
• Public Health, Medical Services and Sanitation
• Education, Youth Affairs, Culture and Social Services
• Lands, Physical Planning & Housing
• Public Works, Roads & Transport
• County Public Service Management
• Trade, Industrialization, Cooperative Development Tourism & Wildlife
• Information, Communication & EGovernment

Requirements for County Executive Committee member, the candidate must:

• Be a Kenyan Citizen
• Be holder of at least first degree from a recognized University
• Have a minimum of five (5) years working experience in any of the above relevant functional areas
• Satisfies the requirement of chapter six of the constitution on Leadership and Integrity
• Not be a holder of any other state or public office

Requirements for County Chief Officer, the candidate must:

• Be a Kenyan Citizen
• Be a holder of a first degree from a recognized University
• Have a minimum of 10 years of Working experience in a relevant functional area
• Satisfies the requirement of chapter six of the constitution of Kenya 2010 on Leadership and Integrity
• Not a holder of any other state of public office

The Key responsibilities of County Chief Officers are but not limited to the following:
 

(i) Responsible to respective County Executive Committee member for administration of one of the functional areas/County  Departments listed as above:
 

(ii) To advice respective County Executive Committee member and provide support needed for the day-to-day Management of the County Departments

(iii) As Accounting Officers of the County Departments will be required to manage a complex set of multiple accountabilities

Read more on duties for the jobs and expectations of the positions as outlined in the County Government Act, no. 17 of 2012.

NB: A masters Degree will be an added advantage for both positions.

2. County Public Service Board:
 

Chairperson  (1 post), 

Members (5 Posts) and
 

Secretary (1 post)
 

For appointment to these positions, the candidate must:

• Be a Kenyan citizen
• Be in possession of a first degree from a recognized university
• For Chairperson and Vice Chairpersons not less than ten years working experience and for members not less than 5 years working experience
• Certify the requirements of chapter six of the constitution of Kenya on Leadership and Integrity
• Demonstrates professionalism
• Should not be a public or a state officer
• Understands the diversity within the County
• Be visionary and a strategic thinker
• The Secretary must be a Certified Public Secretary of a good professional standing

NB: A Masters Degree will be an added advantage
 

3. County Secretary 

1 Post

Duties include but are not limited to:

• Secretary to the County Executive Committee
• Head of County Public Service
• Implement Policies passed by County Executive Committee
• Under take other functions as may be directed by the County Executive Committee

For appointment to County Secretary  position, a candidate must:

• Be a Kenyan Citizen
• Be a graduate with Masters Degree from a recognized University
• Have working experience of not less than ten (10) years
• Have track record in managing and implementing projects
• Satisfies six (6) of the Constitution of Kenya 2010 on Leadership and Integrity
• Have done Strategic Leadership Development Programme of not less than six weeks

How to apply:
 

Applicants applying for job should attach a detailed curriculum vitae, copies of academic and professional certificates, national identity card or passport and other relevant supporting documents. 

All applications should be clearly marked on the envelope with applicants stating the position for which they are applying and addressed to:
 

The Interim County Secretary,
Wajir County
P.O.Box 9-70200
Wajir
 

Manual applications should be delivered to  office of The Interim County Secretary’s office located at former Wajir County  Council. 

Online applications should be  emailed to: cswajir2013@yahoo.com.

The applications should reach The Interim  County Secretary not later than 26th April  2013.

Wajir County is an equal opportunity employer hence encourages women and the physically  challenged persons to apply. 

Note: Only shortlisted and successful candidates will be contacted. 

Canvassing will  lead to automatic disqualification.

The Governor
Wajir County

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Our Client: Saint Gobain Glass

Industry: Construction / Building Materials

Job Title: Key Accounts Manager

Type of Hire: Local

Location: Nairobi, Kenya

Gross Salary: USD 2,000 per month
 

Job Responsibilities:
 

The person is responsible to develop project sales for premium products such as coated glass and lacquered glass by working with the architects, builders, consultants and fabricators.
 

Mandatory Requirements:

• Previous experience in industries dealing with Elevator, Central air-conditioning, Ceiling materials, Premium Construction Products.
• Preferably Graduate Engineer in Civil / Mechanical / Electrical. Non-engineer candidates with relevant experience may also be considered. 

Required Qualifications and Skills:

• Minimum 5 to 7 years in sale of Construction / Building Material products in East African countries.
• Should have successful work experience in working with reputed architects, builders and façade consultants in the region.
• Selling skills of High end Construction / Building material products Ability to work closely with specifying agencies for large Government projects / Consultants / Architects / selling / contact with general contactors, interior contractors, specialty sub-contactors.
• Selling personality / Stature & Communication & Influencing Skills Ability to deal with high end Architects / Consultants / Project Managers.
• Valid driving license.
• Analytical skills & business acumen; Excellent communication skills – both verbal and oral;

How to Apply:

Please submit your application only if you satisfy “Mandatory Requirements.”

Kindly justify your application by stating similar experience at your previous / current job. 

Send your CV (in PDF format, MS Word will not be considered) titled with your name, to jobs@genesisconsult.net no later than 20th April 2013. 

The subject line of the application should read “Key Accounts Manager.” 

Please do not call the recruitment firm or its respective client, doing so will forfeit your application process.

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Jameson Brand Ambassador Job in Kenya

Dynamic People Consulting is recruiting a Jameson Brand Ambassador for Pernod Ricard Kenya, a global competitor in wines and spirits.

Reporting to the Regional Brand Ambassador - Whiskies, the role of the Brand Ambassador is to conduct the most informative and professional product/brand tasting in Kenya to high profile connected consumers.

The Jameson Brand Ambassador will be responsible for the following;

• Building relationships with target outlets including consumer and trade promotions, bar staff education, negotiation of brand visibility space/opportunities;
• Recruiting & converting Key influencers & target consumers to the brand through trial & brand education;
• Seeking relevant opportunities for brand activation – trade associations, relevant events etc.;
• Optimising visibility and identifying opportunities (e.g. in-store communication) for Jameson in the off-trade;  assist sales team with store merchandising, incorporating POS materials etc;
• Representing the Jameson brand to trade & lifestyle press when/where opportunities arise;
• Representing Jameson best practice to assist in design and implementation of key on/off trade activities to Sales and Marketing team;
• Promoting and highlighting Jameson PR activities to relevant media / press contacts;
• Identifying opportunities in the market suitable for Jameson involvement;
• Identifying & targeting On-Trade accounts for brand image/development in collaboration with the Trade Marketing Manager;
• Maintaining a database of all prospects collected from events attended, leads and collecting from premium clubs.

The successful candidate should have the following qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Marketing;
• Three – Five (3 – 5) years work experience in a dynamic Marketing environment;
• Has a strong desire and passion for brand marketing and sales;
• Ability to embody the Jameson charisma;
• Strong IT skills;
• Outgoing, confident and an excellent communicator;
• A creative & highly enthusiastic self-starter;
• Independent, self motivated & can work off one’s own initiative.

If you believe you qualify for this position, please apply for the position by uploading your CV to our website: www.dpckenya.com  under vacancies.

Only qualified candidates shall be contacted

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International NGO Account Assistant Job in Nairobi Kenya

Position: Account Assistant
 

Location: Nairobi
 

Industry: NGO

Our client, an International NGO focusing on resource management is looking for an Accounts Assistant.

The ideal candidate will have thorough understanding of accounting concepts and financial procedures for development partners including DFID, EC, USAID among others.

Key roles and responsibilities

• General ledger posting and bank reconciliations
• Incoming and receipts accounting
• Participate in projects and annual budgeting
• Projects expenditure mapping and reconciliations
• Maintain the project asset register to ensure expenditure and disposals are correctly recorded and follow specific donor requirements
• Produce monthly reconciliations between the assets register and the actual register
• Ensure correct balances for deferred and accrued income
• Assist in the year-end audit preparations
• Produce ad hoc financial reports as requested by the Finance Manager and budget holders

Qualifications and Competencies

• Bachelors Degree in Accounting, Commerce or Finance and a recognized professional qualification accounting either ACCA or CPA (K)
• A strong NGO background
• A minimum of 2 years experience
• Working experience with computerized accounting systems, standard spreadsheet and Database programs
• Ability to work to tight deadlines in a pressurized environment
• A strong team player

To apply, send your CV only to vacancies@flexi-personnel.com before 25th April 2013. 

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

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Color Creations Sales Account Managers Jobs in Kenya

Color Creations Africa Limited is a leading branding company that develops below the line products / services. 

We are best known for market leadership in the supply of quality assorted promotional and awareness material to corporate and non-governmental / humanitarian organizations.

Position: Sales Account Managers
Job Description

• Signing off new clients.
• Account development – Existing key clients.
• Market research, to gain knowledge on new products based on clients needs and introducing and developing them into the market in conjunction with the Product Development Department.
• Developing micro sales strategies/plans in line with the overall sales strategy/plan and implementing the same within the assigned clients and markets.
• Setting the sales targets and following up on sales performance based on these targets.
• Compilation of the weekly sales reports that indicate the sales conversation rate to be reviewed by the Head of Sales.

Education & professional requirements:

• Degree in Sales and Marketing or any other business related course/higher diploma in sales with a minimum 4 year proven sales track record.
• Proficient computer user skills.
• Selling skills.
• Management skills.
• Problem solving skills.
• Excellent people handling skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• It would be an added advantage if one has done Regional Sales.

Applications to be send to the HR Manager through hr@colorcreations.co.ke.  

Candidates to include current pay package and expected pay package and the subject “SALES ACCOUNT MANAGERS”

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Family Media Creative Writer Job Vacancy in Kenya

We are looking for a creative writer who must
 

Be able to advertise our company by writing articles
 

Be a devoted Christian
 

Have a vivid imagination and be able to handle criticism and rejection.
 

Must be able to work independently and have the ability to promote themselves and their work.
 

Have originality, determination and discipline.

Qualified and interested candidates should email a cover letter and a copy of resume to hr@familymedia.tv by COB 19th April 2013.

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Geologist and Quarry Manager Jobs in Kenya

We are a reputable construction company with interests in mining. 

We are looking to fill in the following positions:

1) Geologist

2) Quarry Manager

Relevant qualifications and work experience a must. 

Send applications indicating the position applied for on the subject head to jobsfind11@gmail.com by 27th April 2013.

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Vetworks Project Manager Job in Narok Kenya

Vetworks Eastern Africa is a Kenyan organisation founded in 2007 and has wide experience in livestock programming. 

Vetworks Eastern Africa works in livestock sector enhancing capacities of communities, institutions and governments in reducing vulnerabilities of the livestock keeping communities and supporting improvement and investments in livestock based livelihoods. 

Vetworks believes in practical applications of sustainable livelihood approaches. 

Project Manager

Reports to: Programmes Coordinator
 

Responsible for: Animal Welfare officer, Community development officer and other staff.
 

Location: Based in Narok town. To support project in Narok and Kericho Counties with occasional travel for meetings in Nairobi.
 

Hours: Normal working hours plus out of hours work as required
 

Conditions: Local appointment. One year with possibility of extension.
 

Closing date: 20th April 2013
 

Role
 

The Project Manager (PM) will provide technical support, direct supervision, facilitation and monitoring of the Vetworks Animal Welfare project implementation process.  

The PM will be responsible for project development processes including development of short and midterm plans and communicating the same to Vetworks implementing partners. 

The PM will support to animal welfare project in a culturally appropriate manner and in accordance with standards and guidelines agreed by Vetworks Eastern Africa and its partners.
 

Reponsibilities
 

Project development

• Project development and review of Animal welfare strategies, goals and objectives.
• Development and preparation of project budgets and proposals.

Project management

• Develop and manage field teams for effective field project implementation.
• Calling and managing project planning meeting.
• Plan, develop and review of the monitoring and evaluation processes.
• Ensuring the project acquires necessary project inputs and are utilized to achieve project objectives.
• Collaborate with other Vetworks departments to ensure Vetworks resources are efficiently utilized.
• Collate and prepare the donor quarterly, midterm and final reports.

Project finance management

• Ensure adequate use of finances allocated to project activities
• Collaborate with the finance manager in preparation of quarterly, midterm and final financial reports.

Staff management

• Manage the animal welfare project personnel
• Develop and manage animal welfare staff development plans

Communication and network

• Inform and collaborate with Programmes Coordinator on continuous basis
• Represent Vetworks in County and sub-County forums
• Liaison and network with relevant livestock partners and collaborators to improve coordination of activities and understand the changing policy environment and promote shared agenda.

Minimum requirement

• At least a first degree (Bachelors) in a relevant livestock development discipline; such as veterinary degree, livestock health or livestock production;  or in a discipline such as rural development studies.

Knowledge and experience

• Knowledge of basic animal welfare concepts and an understanding of the importance of working equines to the economies of developing countries
• Programme development, implementation management, monitoring and evaluation experience especially at the field-level through partners at grass roots
• Financial management experience, including developing, managing, monitoring and reporting on programme budgets in an efficient and effective manner
• Experience leading and managing multidisciplinary teams
• Experience in liaising with government authorities

Skills and altitudes

• Clear strategic thinker with strong analytical and problem solving skills.
• Energetic and incisive person able to translate vision into reality
• A culturally sensitive communicator and manager with excellent negotiation skills
• Good interpersonal skills, working diplomatically with people at all levels in the counties to develop trust, shared understanding and motivation
• Good organisation, planning and follow up skills
• Ability to prioritise and handle a diverse and heavy workload, working under pressure and often to tight dead line
• Strong IT skills
• Fluent in Swahili and English
• Good information management skills including the ability to write clear concise reports for a variety of audiences in Swahili and English
• Willingness to work flexibly and, on occasions, outside of office hours
• Committed to the aims of the Vetworks, animal welfare and community development

Please send your application and CV with three Referees Reference “PROJECT MANAGER”  to fredme2013@live.com

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