Wednesday, June 15, 2011

Hot Jobs Kenya

Hot Jobs Kenya


Teaching Jobs in Kenya – Nairobi Waldorf School

Posted: 15 Jun 2011 07:10 AM PDT

The Nairobi Waldorf School is an international school which offers the Steiner Curriculum.

KG Assistant Teachers:?must have KHA or Montessori Certificate, minimum three years teaching experience and be age 30+.

A Waldorf Education diploma is an added advantage.

Special Education Teacher:?must have Diploma in Special Needs Education, PI, SI or B.Ed and three years teaching experience.

E-mail your application letter and attach CV only to:?


admin@nairobiwaldorfschool.ac.ke by 25th June 2011.


Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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Factory Electrician and Boiler Operator Jobs in Kenya

Posted: 15 Jun 2011 07:09 AM PDT

We invite applications for the following positions.

Tea Factory Electrician?with Diploma in Electrical Engineering and at least 5 years working experience in a similar position.

Boiler Operator?for woodfired boilers, with proficiency and/or apprenticeship in Boiler operations and at least 5 years working experience in a similar position.

A certificate in electrical or mechanical engineering will be an added advantage.

Send applications with detailed CVs and copies of testimonials/certificates to the address below to reach not later than 30th June 2011.

General Manager
Karirana Estates Limited
P.O Box 39 – 00217
Limuru

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Fund Agronomist Job Vacancy in Kenya

Posted: 15 Jun 2011 07:08 AM PDT

One Acre Fund is a growing not-for-profit company in Kenya.

We make small loans in the form of agricultural inputs, teach farmers how to use the inputs and then collect repayment.?

We currently serve 24,000 farmers in Western and Nyanza Provinces and will double in size by the end of next year. We currently have over 200 employees.

We are looking for an experienced, strong team-player with training in agricultural sciences, a developed ability to manage horticultural trials, and superior research skills to manage the work in horticultural innovations for One Acre Fund's Kenya program.

Responsibilities Include:

  • Develop and test appropriate planting techniques for One Acre Fund crops. Current crops include maize, sukuma, tree crops, and common beans, but the list could expand.
  • Design proper packaging and storage of agro-materials (seed, fertilizer, chemicals)
  • Design and manage nursery trials and staff. Nursery trials are for new crops, products, and varieties. These trials will often be linked closely with field and farmer-based trials.
  • Investigate and develop management regimes for common pests and diseases.
  • Contribute to the improvement of soil nutrition management regimes.
  • Carry out field visits to farmer fields and groups for trainings, field trials, quality assurance, and troubleshooting and provide recommendations on seed issues, pest and disease treatments, agro-chemicals, soil treatment, etc.
  • Build relationships with agricultural research specialists and institutions
  • Research new techniques and inputs for agricultural related activities
  • Liaise between research and development staff, nursery staff, and field staff
  • Perform other related responsibilities, as required
  • Job will be based in Bungoma or Kisii, Kenya and will require 20-40% travel
  • Salary is modest and commensurate with experience. Job includes benefits. Regular career reviews provide opportunities for bonuses or raises based on performance.
Requirements:
  • Must have 3-5+ years of agricultural field work experience
  • Must have a college or university degree in the agricultural sciences or a related field.
  • Must have received a B+ or higher on KCSE
  • Must speak fluent English, Kiswahili
Preferred:
  • Experience working in a fast-growing company
  • Experience balancing many high-priority projects
  • Project management background or experience
  • Strong computer and data entry skills

Please do not apply if you do not meet our strict requirements above!

To Apply:

Deadline: June 29, 2011

Email your CV, cover letter and 2 letters of reference with name and contact phone number to jobs-kenya@oneacrefund.org or drop them off at our headquarters in Bungoma town.

For further info: call- 0739 882 428

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Christian Academy Head Teacher Career in Kenya

Posted: 15 Jun 2011 07:07 AM PDT

A Christian Academy is urgently looking for a competent?Head Teacher?who should have served in a similar position for at least five years (5 yrs).

Should be focused, have clear vision and demonstrate superb leadership skills.

Should be a motivator and have control of all school administrative duties.

Competitive package will be offered.

Applicants should be professionally qualified and committed born again Christians.

Send copies of academic qualifications, testimonials, C.V and a letter of commendation from a church Minister by Tuesday 21st June, 2011 to:

The Church
Administrator
P.O Box 54856 – 00200,
Nairobi

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Great Job Opportunities at KIE

Posted: 15 Jun 2011 07:06 AM PDT

Kenya Industrial Estates (KIE) Ltd was established in 1967 with the mandate of promoting industrialization through indigenous enterprise development in the country.

To achieve this mandate, the company provides Industrial sheds, medium to long term financing, and business advisory/ training services.

Currently, the company is going through change with a view to repositioning it to effectively contribute to the realization of vision 2030.

Consequently, a number of vacancies have arisen as follows:-

1. Branch Managers

Reporting to the General Manager-Operations, the successful candidates will be charged with the overall leadership of the branch.

The job holder will be expected to drive business growth, ensure company procedures and policies are adhered to, customer service delivery is efficient and ensure optimum productivity of the branch staff.

Key Responsibilities

  • Business planning and growth (lending, debt recovery and incubation services).
  • Maximize revenue collection and manage costs
  • Ensure high quality service at the branch.
  • Ensure minimization of exposure to and impact of operational risks inherent in branch service delivery
  • Provide Leadership which facilitates conducive work environment and employee satisfaction at the branch.
  • Ensure established policies, processes, procedures and tools are complied with.
Qualifications, Knowledge and Skills Requirements
  • A bachelor's degree in a relevant discipline
  • Computer proficiency is a must
  • At least 3 years experience in handling SMEs.
  • Be a team player with great leadership abilities
  • Banking or microfinance experience will be an added advantage
2. Estates Development Officer

Reporting to the Manager- Estates Development & Incubation Services, the successful candidate is expected to provide leadership in the development of new industrial estates and ensure that all industrial estates are in a good condition of maintenance.

Key Responsibilities

  • In conjunction with Architects, prepare drawings for new buildings/structures.
  • Supervise building constructions to completion
  • Ensure that building essential facilities such as Electricity, water, sewage and Road services are in place.
  • Produce design drawings for building extensions and renovations.
  • Organize for proper maintenance for all the company buildings.
  • Set out works programmes for new constructions/ renovations to completion.
  • Prepare monthly construction progress reports for management use
Qualifications, Knowledge and Skills Requirements
  • A degree in either structural engineering, Building Economics or architecture
  • At least 2 years experience in construction works
  • Computer proficiency in Archcard and other relevant packages
  • Highly proactive, team player attributes are necessary for this role
3. Marketing and Public Relations Officer

Reporting to the Managing Director, the successful candidate will be responsible for improving company image and marketing of company products and services.

Key Responsibilities

  • Manage and coordinate all marketing, advertising and promotional activities
  • Conduct market research
  • Develop and implement marketing plans of the company
  • Liaise with the media and advertising companies
Qualifications, Knowledge and Skills Requirements
  • Marketing / PR-related degree or equivalent professional qualification
  • Experience in all aspects of developing and maintaining marketing strategies
  • Technical marketing skills
  • Proven experience in customer and market research
4. Human Resources Officer

Reporting to the Human Resource & Administration Manager, the successful candidate is expected to act as Strategic Partner, an Administrative Expert, a change agent and an Employee Champion within the organization.

Key responsibilities

  • Manpower planning,
  • Recruitment,
  • Compensation and Employee development
  • Training and career development,
  • Labour relations and discipline management,
  • Personnel transfer and movement,
  • Implement Performance management system
Qualifications, Knowledge and Skills Requirements
  • A degree in human resource management from a recognized university, or any other relevant degree with a postgraduate qualification in human resources management.
  • A minimum of three years' experience working in a busy HR department.
  • A thorough understanding of HR functions and processes and broad generalist experience.
  • High level of computer skills especially in analysis tools including use of a human resource information system.
  • Ability to work under pressure and to meet deadlines
5. Business Development Officers

Reporting to the Business development Manager, the successful candidates will undertake the following key duties and responsibilities:-

  • Implementing Agency banking through customer recruitment
  • Promoting and marketing company products/services
  • Coordinating entrepreneurship training
  • Participating in Development of new products
  • Managing of information and subcontracting centres
  • Initiating and implementing collaborations/partnerships with other institutions
  • Participating in screening and selection of potential clients for the company's products and services
Qualifications, Knowledge and Skills Requirements
  • A bachelor's degree in a relevant discipline
  • Must be familiar with agency banking
  • Computer proficiency is a MUST
  • At least 3 years relevant experience in handling small and medium industries
  • Experience in a bank or financial institution will be an added advantage.
6. Credit Officers

Reporting to Branch Managers, the successful candidates will undertake the following key duties and responsibilities:-

  • Preparation of feasibility studies & business plans for our clients.
  • Identification of viable business opportunities and preparation of business profiles for the branch /department
  • Appraise/vet loan applications
  • Undertake debt collection
  • Carry out project implementation and commissioning
  • Carryout project supervision, evaluation and monitoring
  • Carry out business advisory services to clients
  • Carryout and conduct training for the both existing & potential clients
Qualifications, Knowledge and Skills Requirements
  • A bachelor's degree in a relevant discipline
  • Computer proficiency is a MUST
  • Experience in a bank or financial institution will be an added advantage.
7. Corporate Strategy Officer

Reporting to the Corporate Strategy & Planning Manager, successful candidate will undertake the following key duties and responsibilities:-

  • Participate in undertaking strategic plan formulation and analysis
  • Coordinating the preparation and implementation of internal performance Contracts
  • Scan the market on continuous basis, advise managements on possible impact of any changes and action required to be taken to avoid a strategic drift.
Qualifications, Knowledge and Skills Requirements
  • A bachelor's degree in Strategic Management, Economics or Mathematics.
  • Ability to do financial models/simulation using computer packages.
  • A masters degree in business administration will be a distinct advantage
  • Excellent communication skills in English (spoken and written)
  • Experience in handling similar duties in a large organization is desirable
8. Personal Assistant (PA) to the Managing Director
(re-advertisement)

Reporting to the Managing Director, the successful candidate will be responsible for providing administrative, secretarial and logistical support to the CEO.

Key Tasks

  • Arranging meetings, drafting minutes of meetings and preparing other routine documents
  • Ensuring follow-up action as may be required by the CEO from time to time.
  • Speedy processing, safe storage and retrieval of information for decision making;
  • Preparing workshop presentations, reports and speeches for the CEO.
  • Liaise with departmental heads on tasks allocated to ensure timely execution of the same.
Qualifications, Knowledge and Skills Requirements
  • A bachelor's degree in a relevant discipline
  • Computer proficiency
  • A masters degree in a relevant field will be an added advantage
  • Minimum 2 years working as a Personal Assistant to a senior executive or as a senior secretary in a busy department is required.
  • Excellent communication skills in English (spoken and written) are essential for the position.
  • Experience in events management is desirable.
  • Team player with ability to communicate well at all levels.

Applications must be accompanied by current curriculum vitae, giving details of educational and professional qualifications and addressed to the undersigned.

Applicants must also indicate their current and expected salaries.

The applications should be received not later than 22/6/2011.

Human Resources & Administration Manager
P.O Box 78029-0050
Nairobi


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Resolution Health EA Ltd Business Consultants Job Vacancies

Posted: 15 Jun 2011 06:06 AM PDT

Qualifications:

O Level

Sales Experience

Duties:

You got to sell medical cover to companies and individuals

Duty Location:?We are located at Nation Centre 13th floor, Kimathi Street.
We shall call you after reviewing your application.

The Opportunity:

You can earn as much as 100,000 Per Month.

Send/Email your Business Consultant Job Application and attached CV

To Branch Manager

Email to: Mwaigiri@resolution.co.ke

Cc: Administrator3@resolution.co.ke

Cc: Aoduor@resolution.co.ke

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10 Freelance SEO Article Writers Careers in Kenya

Posted: 15 Jun 2011 05:09 AM PDT

We need 10 freelance SEO article writers.

Requirements:

  • Excellent writing proficiency with flawless spelling, grammar, and punctuation
  • Provide Writing samples. Write a 500 words article on the topic "freelance writer"
  • When applying, include this phrase in your Subject line: "Application as a freelance Writer"
  • A resume showing your qualifications
  • Excellent research skills
  • The ability to write on a variety of topics.
  • Experience in SEO articles.

  • One hundred percent unique and original content. What is desired is that the information is gathered from more than one source and written in the writer’s own words. Even if the job is to rewrite an article, it must be completely rephrased. duplicate content will immediately terminate the relationship.
  • Articles submitted on time. There will be penalties when articles are not delivered on time.
  • The copyright belongs to us
  • You must have a computer and stable internet
  • Ability to work a minimum of 8 hours per day.
  • Availability to work on Saturdays.
  • Ability to meet strict deadlines.
  • Excellent customer service.
  • Ability to follow instructions to the letter.
Must be ready to work full time from your SOHO. Please indicate your availability.

Earning: Kshs. 20,000 to 30,000 depending on your capability.

There exist excellent opportunities for more earnings.

Send application to freelancewriter411@gmail.com

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Marketing Executives Jobs in Kenya and Tanzania – Manufacturing and Mining Company

Posted: 15 Jun 2011 05:08 AM PDT

Job Title:?Marketing Executive?

Number of Positions Open:?6?

Reports To: Marketing Manager

Location:?3 Nairobi, Kenya & 3 Tanzania?

Closing Date:?Open Until Filled

Summary

Our client is in manufacturing and selling cement; mining and processing industrial minerals and chemicals; and trading in other building products in Kenya, Tanzania and South Africa.

They are looking for an individual who will have the passion for marketing, should have a successful projected portfolio. Should be a flexible, innovative, creative individual who is able to execute projects on time and within the set budget and also charged with execution of certain aspects of the global marketing strategy.

Primary Responsibilities

  • Identify, qualify and secure business opportunities by cultivating and maintaining mutually beneficial business relationships with current and potential clients.
  • Actively research potential clients and pursue new business relationships.
  • Develop pursuit materials, prepare presentations and regularly present at client meetings.
  • Maintain existing business relationships through continuous client follow up, responding to client inquiries and resolving problems on their behalf.
  • Monitoring competitor activity and performance.
Duties:
  • Client Relations Management
  • Write Proposals
  • Make presentations
  • Make follow-ups
  • Brand positioning and management
Education, Requirements and Experience
  • Prospective applicants should have a Bachelor's degree preferably in marketing or a business related field
  • Sound knowledge of Sales and Marketing strategies
  • Minimum 2 – 5 years experience and proven performance in Sales and Marketing.
  • Experience in the advertising industry is a definite advantage
  • Excellent written and oral communication skills
  • Demonstrated creative flair
  • A good team player
  • Customer focus

How to Apply

Interested candidates holding the necessary requirements, good performance and / or references are encouraged to apply with detailed CVs, inclusive of names and contacts of 3 referees, current telephone number and email address by :

Send CV to: recruiter@personnelresource.com

Only short listed candidates will be contacted.

"Personnel Resource is an equal opportunity employer"

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Distribution Manager Career in Kenya

Posted: 15 Jun 2011 05:08 AM PDT

Job Title: Distribution Manager

Company Profile:

Our Client is a Hardware (tools, building materials, industrial equipment) and home-ware (garden and home accessories) super store.

Reports to:?CEO

Main Purpose of the Job

The Distribution Manager plans, coordinates, and organizes the distribution and storage of materials and products.

Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Supervising the cost, quality, quantity, and good efficiency of the storage and movement of goods.
  • Controlling and coordinating the order phase and colligated information systems.
  • Establishing and implementing business strategies, plans, and objectives.
  • Analyzing information to monitor plan performance improvements and product and goods demand.
  • Managing and allocating staff resources accordant with changing needs. Managing and allocating employee and financial resources.
  • Arbitrating and negotiating with supplies and customers.
  • Implementing and supporting programs and policies of organization.
  • Analyzing logistical problems, developing new solutions and increasing business growth by winning new contracts.
  • Negotiating with warehouse operators, insurance company representatives, and carrier for preferential rates and services.
  • Implementing safety and health procedures among transport staff.
  • Evaluating the inventory costs and freight costs associated with transportation to ensure appropriate costs.
Skills and Specifications:
  • Excellent leadership, negotiation, and organizational skills.
  • Able to communicate intimately with others.
  • Ability to delegate duties.
  • Should motivate transport staff members.
  • Able to efficiently and effectively handle shifting and multiple priorities.
  • Should have sturdy problem-solving skills.
  • Solid computer skills.
  • Ability to lead, and influence employees.
Education and Qualification:
  • Bachelor's degree in Administration or Business Management.
  • Masters degree in Business Administration is an added advantage.
  • 8-10 Years experience in the specified field

To apply for this position send your CV to mycv@myjobseye.com quoting the position in the subject line.

Kindly also mention your current/ last salary and benefits.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted

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Marketing Managers Jobs in Kenya and Tanzania – Manufacturing and Mining Company

Posted: 15 Jun 2011 05:07 AM PDT

Job Title:?Marketing Manager?

Number of Positions Open:?2?

Reports To: Commercial Director

Location:?Nairobi, Kenya and Tanzania?

Closing Date:?Open Until Filled

Summary

Our client is in manufacturing and selling cement, mining and processing industrial Minerals and chemicals; and trading in building products in Kenya, Tanzania and South Africa.

They are looking for an individual who should have a strong marketing background. Understanding of Civil Engineering is an added advantage. Strategic thinker with leadership skills and the kind of attitude required to run his own company.

Primary Responsibilities

  • Responsible for the design and execution of marketing strategies, policies and programs for company products to further company's sales objectives.
  • Participate in the development and implementation of the brand strategy to raise brand awareness, visibility and positioning hence increasing product/service value in the market
  • Oversees & co-ordinates the planning, development and execution of advertising campaigns to improve product visibility
  • Plans, co-ordinates and implements effective marketing campaigns by ensuring that the message projected portrays the company image and reaches target audiences.
  • Develops and revises marketing plans through analyzing customer preferences, trends, profiles and identifying factors that influence or determine customer behavior in order to advise management on marketing trends and issues.
  • Co-ordinate market research studies to determine potential sales of a product or service. Analyses sales coverage, market size, competitors, penetration and product preferences
  • Responsible for managing and monitoring the launch & post launch phases of the product lifecycle as well as oversee promotional activities.
  • Managing & building customer relationships for both existing customers and prospective clients for effective customer retention management.
  • Preparation, monitoring and reporting the Marketing budget.
  • Monitor regional and local market trends and ensure that all opportunities are optimized to penetrate new markets.
  • Ensure that the Company's official website is effectively used as a marketing tool to reach potential customers and reflects current products and services.
Key Relationships:

Internally:?

  • Management Team: Development and implementation of marketing strategies
  • All Staff : Get all staff involved in marketing activities
Externally:?
  • Media houses: Media briefs and publicity.
  • Advertising agencies: Advertising designs and execution
  • Competitors: Market information
Educational Requirements:

Key Qualifications:

  • Degree in Marketing or any other Business related discipline
  • Diploma in Civil Engineering
  • Five to seven years experience in Marketing or related role
  • At least two years management experience in a commercial business setting
  • Good communication & interpersonal skills
  • Microsoft Office and Ms Project proficiency

How to Apply

Interested candidates holding the necessary requirements, good performance and / or references are encouraged to apply with detailed CVs, inclusive of names and contacts of 3 referees, current telephone number and email address by :

Send CV to: recruiter@personnelresource.com

Only short listed candidates will be contacted.

"Personnel Resource is an equal opportunity employer"


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