| NGO Field Coordinator Job in Naivasha Kenya Posted: 06 Jul 2011 03:24 AM PDT 
Field Coordinator
Duty Station: Naivasha with frequent visits to Nairobi
Contract Duration: One (1) year contract with possibility of extension
Our client, a Non Governmental Nonprofit making organization whose mission is to empower women to realize, exercise their rights and freedoms, and access opportunities and privileges towards gender equality is looking for a Field Coordinator.
Job description
The ideal candidate will have at least 2 years of directly related experience in advocating for women human rights and understanding of dealing with sexual and gender based violence cases
The candidate must be a dynamic, creative, self-motivated, strategic and original thinker with commitment to women's human rights.
She/he will also engage her/his time in project work, which includes project implementation and coordination, monitoring, evaluation, report writing and resource mobilization.
The officer will be required to work in Naivasha with frequent engagement with grassroots communities, schools, educating and training on sexual and gender based violence and human rights.
Successful candidate must be willing to work towards influencing community change on women's human rights
Qualifications and Experience - University degree/ Diploma in social sciences, Social Work, law, political science, human rights or any other related field.
- Minimum two years experience in community advocacy on the women human rights.
- Experience gained on work focused on ending sexual and gender based violence.
- Broad knowledge about gender and development work, implementation, monitoring and evaluation.
- Good knowledge about the situation concerning sexual and gender based violence in Kenya and Naivasha.
- Minimum two years experience in women human rights research, implementation, program management, resource mobilization monitoring, documentation and reporting.
- Leadership experience, Good Analytical skills, Facilitation/Training skills
- Strong interest in the area of women's rights and a commitment to the empowerment of women.
To apply, send your CV only to jobs@flexi-personnel.com before Friday 15th 2011. Clearly indicate the position applied for and minimum salary expectation on the subject line.  |
| Senior Programmer Job Vacancy in Nairobi Kenya Posted: 06 Jul 2011 03:23 AM PDT 
Senior Programmer
Location: Nairobi
Our client, a leading provider of IT business including HR Management and Accounting Software solutions is looking for a Senior Programmer.
Key Responsibilities - Co-coordinating software development task with remote office.
- Testing and verifying to ensure that products being developed are aligned to business objectives.
- Developing modules as per the local requirement.
- Debugging, Analyzing and Troubleshooting bugs, error and problems in the products.
- Visiting client sites to do SRS, co-ordination and responsible for handling of overall products.
- Conduct Training to support people on various products.
- Design database, develop SQL queries and store procedure depending upon nature of project.
- Develop Prototype based on SRS or module requirements.
- Focus on strategic issues and suggest improvements related to work processes and operations.
- Responsible for overall supervision of projects by maintaining quality and deadlines.
- Focus on strategic issues and suggest improvements related to work processes and operations.
Qualifications and Experience - Good experience of development in VB6 & VB.NET Languages.
- Strong knowledge of SQL Queries, Procedures and should have worked on MSSQL SERVER 2000, 2005, 2008.
- Expertise designing Reports using Crystal Reports 2008
- Design and Development of Windows Applications in Visual Studio 2005/2008.
- Should have worked with .Net Framework 2.0 and 3.5
- Should be technically very strong and should have experience in Database designing, coding, unit/integration testing in bigger projects having multiple modules
- Should have minimum of 3 years of programming experience.
- Should have good Troubleshooting and Problem solving skills.
- Excellent analytical and solution oriented approach.
- Have a very good grasping power and have strong domain knowledge background.
- Ability to handle multiple tasks and meet deadlines.
- Must be able to work independently and in a team environment working with local and remote teams.
- Good experience working on International Projects and should have ability to communicate effectively with clients regarding technical details.
To apply, send your CV only to recruit2@flexi-personnel.com before Friday 15th 2011. Clearly indicate the position applied for and minimum salary expectation on the subject line.  |
| Junior Programmers Jobs in Nairobi Kenya Posted: 06 Jul 2011 03:22 AM PDT 
Junior Programmer
2 Positions
Location: Nairobi
Our client, a leading provider of IT business including HR Management and Accounting Software solutions is looking for Two Junior Programmers.
Key Responsibilities - Developing assigned software projects according to business needs.
- Testing and verifying to ensure that products being developed are aligned to business objectives.
- Developing modules as per the local requirement.
- Debugging, Analyzing and Troubleshooting bugs, error and problems in the products.
- Design database, develop SQL queries and store procedure depending upon nature of project.
- Develop Prototype based on SRS or module requirements.
Qualifications and Experience - Good experience of development in VB6 & VB.NET Languages.
- Strong knowledge of SQL Queries, Procedures and should have worked on MSSQL SERVER 2000, 2005, 2008.
- Expertise designing Reports using Crystal Reports 2008
- Design and Development of Windows Applications in Visual Studio 2005/2008.
- Should have worked with .Net Framework 2.0 and 3.5
- Should be technically very strong and should have experience in Database designing, coding, unit/integration testing in bigger projects having multiple modules
- Should have minimum of 2 years of programming experience.
- Should have good Troubleshooting and Problem solving skills.
- Excellent analytical and solution oriented approach.
- Have a very good grasping power and have strong domain knowledge background.
- Ability to handle multiple tasks and meet deadlines.
- Must be able to work independently and in a team environment working with local and remote teams.
- Good experience working on International Projects and should have ability to communicate effectively with clients regarding technical details.
To apply, send your CV only to jobs@flexi-personnel.com before Friday 15th 2011. Clearly indicate the position applied for and minimum salary expectation on the subject line.  |
| Sales Manager (HR Software) Job in Nairobi Kenya Posted: 06 Jul 2011 03:21 AM PDT 
Sales Manager (HR Software)
Location: Nairobi
Our client, a leading provider of IT business solutions is looking for a Sales Manager whose key role will be to drive sales of Human Resource Software including Time Attendance and Payroll software.
This role will suit a commercially aware, confident, articulate personality with outstanding experience in HR software sales.
Key Responsibilities - Establish and maintain new business relationships.
- Develop pursuit materials, prepare presentations and regularly present at client meetings, and conferences
- Aggressively prospect for new clients
- Formulate marketing strategies that will enable the company position itself in the industry.
- Develop and implement sales strategies
- Take ownership of the entire sales process to meet targeted revenue
- Specific market/ sales research
- Support of corporate sales function
- Market intelligence
Qualifications and Experience - Graduate Degree in Marketing
- Minimum 3 years sales experience in HR or IT software
- Strong understanding of the Kenyan Market and willingness to travel across the country
- Excellent communication and presentation skills.
- Self motivated.
- Smart and professional
To apply, send your CV only to recruit2@flexi-personnel.com before Friday 15th 2011. Clearly indicate the position applied for and minimum salary expectation on the subject line.  |
| Sales Manager (Security Systems) Job in Kenya Posted: 06 Jul 2011 03:20 AM PDT 
Sales Manager (Security Systems)
Location: Nairobi
Our client, a leading provider of IT business solutions is looking for a Sales Manager whose key role will be to drive sales of Security Systems including CCTV, Access Control Systems, etc.
This role will suit a commercially aware, confident, articulate personality with outstanding experience in selling Security Systems.
Key Responsibilities - Establish and maintain new business relationships.
- Develop pursuit materials, prepare presentations and regularly present at client meetings, and conferences
- Aggressively prospect for new clients
- Formulate marketing strategies that will enable the company position itself in the industry.
- Develop and implement sales strategies
- Take ownership of the entire sales process to meet targeted revenue
- Specific market/ sales research
- Support of corporate sales function
- Market intelligence
Qualifications and Experience - Graduate Degree in Marketing
- Minimum 3 years sales experience in Security Systems and related products
- Strong understanding of the Kenyan Market and willingness to travel across the country
- Excellent communication and presentation skills.
- Self motivated.
- Smart and professional
To apply, send your CV only to recruit2@flexi-personnel.com before Friday 15th 2011. Clearly indicate the position applied for and minimum salary expectation on the subject line.  |
| Safaricom Senior 3G / LTE Strategy Engineer Job in Kenya Posted: 06 Jul 2011 03:19 AM PDT 
We are pleased to announce the following vacancy in the Director IT / Technical department within Technical & IT Division.
In keeping with our current business needs, we are looking for a person who meets the criteria indicated below:
Senior 3G / LTE Strategy Engineer
Ref: TECHNICAL_3GLTE_JULY_2011
Reporting to the Senior Manager 3G/LTE Strategy, the holder of the position will study technology trends and engage technical regional teams as internal customers, and technology vendors as suppliers, to provide fit for purpose technology recommendations, parameters & feature reviews through proposed trials, initially on test-bed basis, and finally on live network, with demonstrated benefits – whether quality, capacity, cost savings or improved efficiencies.
Key Responsibilities - To study and recommend the technology frontiers glide path for Safaricom based on roadmap by vendors and liaison within the Vodafone Group
- To conduct trials of data enhancement technology i.e. HSDPA 28, MIMO, DC-HSDPA;
- Identify network features that will improve network performance and/or resolve challenges experienced by Operational teams;
- Revise /Activate existing/new network parameters that would enhance network utilization, capacity and/or quality;
- Liaise with vendors and Regions to trial new improved hardware modules that have additional benefits over existing hardware and derive migration roadmap of the same across the network;
- Trial and assess Global Software Upgrade of 3G RAN/LTE in both Vendor clusters; from one generation software version to the other, across different regions
- Recommend and demonstrate practical ways and means of improving network quality, thus contributing to CDI
- To ensure all projects handled follow laid down processes and procedures, and that risks associated are highlighted and mitigated
Minimum requirements - University degree in Electrical Engineering or Electronics/Telecommunication;
- 5 years work experience in 2G/3G Planning and/or Implementation/Operations
- Project Management an added advantage
- Knowledge of internal processes and procedures.
- Proactive, analytical, confident, energetic and able to work under pressure with a positive attitude and use good organization skills.
If you feel that you are up to the challenge and possess the necessary qualification and experience, please send your resume with your cell phone contact indicating your experience and why you are the most suitable candidate for the role clearly quoting the job title and job reference to the address below by Monday, 11th July 2011. The Senior Manager - Talent Acquisition, Safaricom Limited Via email to: hr@safaricom.co.ke  |
| Finance Officer Job Vacancy in Kenya Posted: 06 Jul 2011 03:18 AM PDT 
Our client is looking for a Finance Officer to provide leadership and oversight for fiscal operations and ensure compliance with relevant rules and regulations of the Kenyan government the United States Government partners.
Responsibilities - Manage the organization's QuickBooks accounting and reporting systems.
- Provide timely and accurate financial and budget reporting, weekly, monthly and as needed.
- Support the annual audit locally and collaborate with HQ on all related activities and reports
- Supervise accounts payable, travel reimbursements, consultant payments and other cash management functions
- Supervise weekly preparation of field advance reconciliations
- Perform reconciliation of bank statements, petty cash registers, A/R and A/P and travel advances.
- Supervise tracking and reporting the relocation package expenses for staff.
- Assist the Country director in the preparation and review of all annual budget projections
- Monitor and assure VAT compliance and refund requests
- Maintain Compliance with Fiscal Policy per the Field Office Manual and GAAP (Generally Accepted Accounting Principles)
- Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications - Bachelors' degree or equivalent in Accounting, Business Administration or related degree.
- CPA II/ACCA II
- Minimum of 2 years of experience in a similar finance team role
- High level knowledge of and efficiency with Microsoft Excel and Word required.
- Advanced knowledge of QuickBooks Pro or other comparable software
- Proven Knowledge of Budgeting, Accounting and Cash control process required
- Strong communication skills in English.
- Ability to communicate financial and accounting information to subsidiaries.
- Ability to work effectively in a fast –paced, politically and legally complex environment where priorities may change frequently.
Kindly send your CV and remuneration details to the leadrecruiter@gmail.com  |
| Human Resource Assistant Job in Kenya (KShs 25-30K) Posted: 06 Jul 2011 03:17 AM PDT 
Human Resource Assistant
Salary 25-30K Gross
Our client a marketing consulting firm is looking for a Human Resources Assistant.
Duties and Responsibilities - Preparing and posting job advertisements, screening applications, arranging interviews, participating in selection process, and administering pre-employment tests as required.
- Providing general administrative support such as preparing correspondence, forms and reports, arranging meetings, composing regular correspondence, processing confidential reports and documents, filing electronic and hard copy, tracking deadlines, and taking down minutes as needed.
- Preparing source documentation needed for new hires, or effective changes in pay, status, or benefits.
- Establishing, maintaining and controlling personnel, employees, recruitment relations records, files, correspondence, reports, and organization charts.
- Managing sensitive and confidential matters like personnel relations, employee relations, and organizational changes, planning and protecting the security of information, data and files.
- Responding to and putting through various queries from managers and employees, and from other agencies or departments.
- Exercising individual judgment while dealing with potential or real troubles on own initiative and bringing them to manager's attention
- Interpreting, assisting and advising employees and managers regarding cooperative agreement applications, leave management and benefit administration, and HR procedures and policies within the specified guidelines.
- Coordinating in volunteer and staff training events or programs and recommending resources, as needed.
- Keeping up current issues and matters in the organization related to HR department.
- Administering and monitoring new hire orientation programs.
- Handling issues and inquires in unavailability of HR Manager.
- Interacting with and supplying information to employees, department heads, and job applicants.
Skills Required - Effective problem-solving skills.
- Knowledge of recruitment process.
- Competent keyboard skills to produce accurate and well presented reports.
- Able to present information in forms, tables, and spreadsheets.
- Should be an effectual communicator verbally as well as through writing skills.
- Ability to operate under immense pressure.
- Medium proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook, and Internet Explorer.
- Able to deliver effective results, meet tight deadlines and targets.
Education and Qualifications - A Minimum of a diploma in Human Resource Management.
If you are up to the challenge, posses the necessary qualification and experience, please send your CV and application letter indicating why you are the most suitable candidate for the role clearly quoting the job title on the email subject Please indicate current or last and desired 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 nor for interviewing.  |
| Marketer Job in Mombasa Kenya (KShs 20K) Posted: 06 Jul 2011 03:14 AM PDT 
Our client is looking to hire a marketer for a new branch in Mombasa.
Duties and Responsibilities - Analyzing the market, including competitors and consumers
- Executing marketing strategies and campaigns
- Monitoring and arranging the distribution of promotional materials
- Monitoring and coordinating the production of promotional materials
- Overseeing and implementing product distribution
- Attending and organizing sales promotional events and exhibitions
- Coordinating with and reporting to managers to carry out campaigns
- Acting as liaisons between the media, , and clients
Required Skills - Excellent verbal communication
- Excellent written communication
- Ability to think outside the box and be creative
- Effective organizational skills
- Ability to plan and formulate strategies
- Ability to implement strategies by using or adapting tactics
- Ability to adjust to and work with teams
- Ability to drive and inspire
- Attention to detail
- Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
- Interest in and awareness of markets and financial implications
- Quick decision-making abilities
- Excellent knowledge of their companies' present and past product lines
- Ability to identify market segments, niches, and potential markets
- Thorough knowledge of competitors' products and services
- Ability to withstand criticism and irritated people
Qualifications - A minimum of a diploma in Marketing or any other related field.
- Proficient in computers
Salary Gross of K'sh 20,000 If you are up to the challenge, posses the necessary qualification and experience and are willing to work in Mombasa, 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. 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.  |
| Sales Jobs within Nairobi Areas (Salary 15k + Commission) Posted: 06 Jul 2011 03:12 AM PDT 
Do you come from the following areas? - Kikuyu
- Dagoretti
- Ngong
- Rongai
- Satelitte
- Mlolongo
- Kitengela
- Athi River
- Kibera
- Mathare
- Dandora
Are you good in sales?
Do you a sales experience of up to six months
Are you honest?
Then our client, a marketing consultancy firm is looking for competent sales executives who can commence immediately.
Duties and responsibilities - To market the company products.
- To ensure sales targets are met.
Qualifications - Ability to work without supervision and work in a team
- Good interpersonal and negotiations
- Computer literate
- Should be able to demonstrate effective verbal and written communication skills.
Applications Please send up to date CV,accompanied by at least 3 referee telephone numbers/email address to Corporate Staffing Services Suite 3, 13th Floor, Development House, Moi Avenue Email: jobs@staff-kenya.com Only short listed candidates will be contacted. Please indicate in you email the region you are comfortable working from.  |
| 30 Sales Executive Job Vacancies – (6 Months Contract) Posted: 06 Jul 2011 02:56 AM PDT 
Introduction
A commercial agency would like to recruit young self motivated sales personnel for its retail self drives.
The assignment would initially be undertaken in Nairobi but would later on be rolled out into other regions.
This is a career start for self driven sales personnel with good growth potential and rewarding experience.
Duties and Responsibilities - Selling in to retail outlets
- Keeping good route to market records
- Keeping good trade records
- Able to negotiate with trade on new outlet opening.
- Reconciliation with traders
- Putting up point of sales materials
Qualifications - Good interpersonal and communication skills.
- Self-motivated and flexible to work with negligible supervision.
- Tenacious work attitude.
- Should have negotiation skills to deal with different kinds of customers.
- Highly innovative and proactive.
- Capable of agile cogitating to give quick and accurate response to questions.
- Should be able to work as a team member.
Interested candidates should forward their CVs to the following email address: salesexec@ict.co.ke Deadline: 6th July 2011  |
| Recruitment Manager Career in Nairobi Kenya Posted: 06 Jul 2011 02:55 AM PDT 
Job Title: Recruitment Manager (HQ)
Job Location: Nairobi
Client Profile:
Our client, Bridge International Academies is a startup 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.
The 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.
Role Overview:
Our client is looking for an individual who will be responsible for providing the highest level of HQ staffing services. This position delivers high quality professional candidates while guiding hiring managers and candidates through the selection process. A wide degree of creativity, near and long-term recruiting vision, head hunting, business understanding and personal organization is required.
It is critical to our client's success to be able to design and manage streamlined selection, recruiting, and hiring processes to find the right people and to do so in a cost-effective manner. It is the role of the Recruiting Manager (HQ) to lead this process.
Specific Tasks and Responsibilities: - Confer with senior managers to identify personnel needs, workforce planning strategies, and search assignments
- In coordination with hiring managers, write detailed job descriptions ensuring an understanding of job duties and responsibilities
- Develop and maintain strong working relationships with recruitment leaders in Kenya, community organizations, and other team members to create a partnership that yields success
- Leverage online recruiting resources to identify and recruit the very best candidates
- Create and foster relationships with diverse professional organizations to attract and recruit diverse candidates
- Review applications and credentials for appropriateness of skills, experience and knowledge in relation to position requirements
- Prescreens candidates. Create and present prescreening questions to hiring managers for collaboration and approval
- In coordination with hiring managers prepares candidates by providing
- detailed information on the company, the business strategy, department background, job descriptions and expectation-setting
- Interviews all candidates presented for final interviewing by managers and includes the use of competency based interviewing techniques and methodologies
- Organizes, leads and documents post-interview debrief/feedback with interview teams
- Manages the presentation, selection, offer, negotiation, closing and administrative components of finalizing the recruitment process
- Develops an effective pipeline of key talent potentially available for immediate hire as succession planning needs dictate
- Stays informed of trends and innovative recruiting techniques in order to be competitive in recruiting practices
Academic Qualifications: - Bachelors Degree in Human Resources, Communication, Administration, Marketing, Social Science or related discipline.
Experience Required: - Minimum of 8 to 10 years experience in full lifecycle recruiting preferably for an organization with high volumes of new hires.
- You are well experienced in headhunting for key positions.
Other Technical Requirements - An expert level of knowledge in recruitment including, but not limited to, sourcing, networking, assessing, job analysis, wage and salary trends, relationship management and due diligence.
- 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 present new recruiting concepts to senior managers.
- Demonstrated ability to recruit for a broad range of positions.
- Intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Office
Personality Requirements: - Must have the ability to quickly learn systems (Bridge International uses Jobvite as an online tool for recruitment).
- Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information appropriately.
- Strong initiative and solid judgment skills/abilities.
How to Apply: Interested, suitable candidates should forward their applications enclosing copies of their detailed CVs to the following address: Adecco Employment Services Email : info@adeccokenya.com Note: only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Deadline Date: 15 July 2011  |
| Land Officer Career in Nairobi Kenya Posted: 06 Jul 2011 02:51 AM PDT 
Job Title: Land Officer
Job Location: Nairobi
Client Profile:
Our client, Bridge International Academies is a startup 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.
The 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.
Bridge have already launched the first 25 schools in their network in the slums of Nairobi with tremendous success, and plan to rapidly scale the company to serve more than 1 million families in Africa
Role Overview:
Our Client is seeking a full-time Land Officer, who will be a vital member of the land team in their push to find plots of land suitable for schools inside slums.
A central part of our client's operations includes the identification, verification, negotiation and purchase of plots of land for their schools inside the slums. These plots often have clouded title histories, but through the land identification and procurement process we must establish a certain amount of security -- understanding the previous ownership, other potential competing claims, titling possibility, issues with city council, lands office, etc.
To make these determinations and the actual purchase, the process may involve negotiations with local village elders, local government administration, and local landlords, and ultimately a sales contract written with some or all of these participants.
The Land Officer will form the link between the field and the office, checking on plots of land found by the team of property scouts, verifying their suitability to build a school, verifying the ownership of the plot, dealing with youths, elders and administration officials to ensure a clean and efficient purchasing process.
The Land Officer will report back to the Head of the Land Department, offering verbal and written reports on plots, their ownership and the research undertaken to ensure the company has the security to purchase the plot.
Specific Tasks and Responsibilities
The Land Officer will focus on certain elements of the land acquisition and the community and administration negotiations processes.
These include: - Meeting and dealing with land agents and vendors
- Managing a team of property scouts
- Negotiating the cost of the land
- Meeting and dealing with community members and Administration officials
- Recognizing potential conflict surrounding land and land purchases, often including tribal issues
- Holding community meetings and barazas, where you represent Bridge International Academies
- Writing briefing notes
- Investigating conflicting land ownership claims
- Establishing and utilizing contacts at local and central government to find clear information on land ownership
- Being able to locate and explain plot positions on a variety of mapping interfaces
- And more
This is a very hands-on job, with the Land Officer in the field about 80% of the time.
Academic Qualifications: - Degree or Diploma qualifications in Land Economics.
Experience Required: - You have experience in the field negotiating land purchases
- Experience in working in very poor communities is a real plus
- Experience in dealing with sensitive issues regarding land
- You have experience managing and working with teams of people
Other Technical Requirements - You are knowledgeable of informal settlements and how land transactions proceed in these areas
- You are comfortable in negotiating situations, including land purchases
- You are comfortable with numbers and maps.
- Good communication skills, both written and spoken.
Computer Skills - Intermediate computer skills in MS Office and MS Project.
- Web literacy
Personality Requirements: - You are not afraid of getting your hands dirty
- You function well in a fast-paced informal environment where constant change is the norm and the bar for quality is set high
- Excellent people skills.
How to Apply: Interested, suitable candidates should forward their applications enclosing copies of their detailed CVs to the following address: Adecco Employment Services Email : info@adeccokenya.com Note: only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Deadline Date: 15 July 2011  |
| Program Manager (Construction) Career in Nairobi Kenya Posted: 06 Jul 2011 02:46 AM PDT 
Job Title: Program Manager (Construction)
Job Location: Nairobi
Client Profile:
Our client, Bridge International Academies is a startup 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.
The 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.
Bridge have already launched the first 25 schools in their network in the slums of Nairobi with tremendous success, and plan to rapidly scale the company to serve more than 1 million families in Africa
Role Overview:
Our client is seeking a strong Program Manager to help the construction team manage the scheduling and resource allocation of its construction projects. The individual must be very comfortable using project management tools and must have managed projects with complex resource allocations. Relevant experience in the field of construction will be an added advantage.
Specific Tasks and Responsibilities - The individual will be managing anywhere from 10-30 construction projects simultaneously. These projects are not complex, but the deadlines are tight (less than 6 weeks) and the resources are limited. As a result it will be very important to know exactly how every resource is prioritized and allocated for every hour of every day.
- Working in informal settlements can be very challenging and often requires many last minute changes to the priorities and schedules. The individual will need to be comfortable making last minute adjustments and redeploying resources to meet the priorities of the company.
- Besides ensuring that resources are moving tasks forward in the correct places, the Programme Manager will need to ensure that we have timely payments to suppliers, fundis, and labourers. This means ensuring the work is done and scheduling the payments in time, so that the Finance team has time to process the payment and Site Manager has time to pay his team before they break for the day.
Other responsibilities include: - Timely decision-making for effective allocation/re-allocation of resources within priorities that change on a day-to-day basis.
- Definition of a regular system of review of work progress and resource allocation in order to provide a useful overview of the whole of the
- ongoing construction work.
- Create master work programmes, based on baseline nested work programmes, for all on-going projects.
- Collect and collate weekly work plans from the field, into the programmes and evaluate project status for decision making on resource allocations.
- Prepare, based on the programmes, schedules of labour, materials, payment and other information as required.
- Prepare daily, weekly and monthly reports on resource utilization for review by the Construction Team.
Academic Qualifications: - Degree qualifications in Business Management, operations management or related qualifications from a reputable university.
- Post graduate qualifications in project management.
Experience Required: - Minimum of 8 to 10 years experience in project management, including projects that have multiple resources that need to be scheduled in and out of the project over the life cycle of the project to optimize costs.
Other Technical Requirements - An expert level knowledge of how to effectively use Gantt charts, including complete fluency in Microsoft Project or equivalent program.
- You should also be able to create Gantt charts with Excel.
- 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 identify potential problems, conflicts, and delays before they become an issue and communicate them clearly to the Head of Department.
Computer Skills - Advanced computer skills in MS Office, Especially Excel.
- Web literacy
Personality Requirements: - Good people management skills that result in timely completion of deliverables.
- Demonstrated ability to solve problems.
How to Apply: Interested, suitable candidates should forward their applications enclosing copies of their detailed CVs to the following address: Adecco Employment Services Email : info@adeccokenya.com Note: only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Deadline Date: 15 July 2011  |
| Land Compliance Auditor Career in Nairobi Kenya Posted: 06 Jul 2011 02:45 AM PDT 
Job Title: Land Compliance Auditor
Job Location: Nairobi
Client Profile:
Our client, Bridge International Academies is a startup 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.
The 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.
Bridge have already launched the first 25 schools in their network in the slums of Nairobi with tremendous success, and plan to rapidly scale the company to serve more than 1 million families in Africa
Role Overview:
Our client is seeking a full-time Land Compliance Auditor, who will be a vital member of the land team in their push to find plots of land suitable for schools inside slums and in low income areas all over the country.
A central part of our client's operations includes the identification, verification, negotiation and purchase of plots of land for our schools – this might be inside a slum or in a low-income community on the edge of a city.
These plots sometimes have clouded title histories, but through an efficient land identification and procurement process they must establish a certain amount of security -- understanding the previous ownership, other potential competing claims, titling possibility, issues with city / municipal council, lands office, etc.
To make these determinations and the actual purchase, the process may involve negotiations with local village elders, local government administration, and local landlords, and ultimately a sales or lease contract written with some or all of these participants.
The Land Compliance Auditor will form the link between the field and the office, checking on plots of land, verifying the documentation needed to ensure a clean and efficient purchasing process.
The Land Compliance Auditor will report to the Head of Department, offering written reports on plots, checklist on the documentation they have and need to have, their ownership and the research undertaken to ensure the company has the security to purchase the plot.
S/he will also be responsible for communication from the Land Department to the Finance Department, and so therefore must be an experienced Field and Operational Auditor.
Specific Tasks and Responsibilities
The Land Compliance Officer will focus on certain elements of the land acquisition and linkage to the Finance Department.
These include:
Land: - Meeting and dealing with land agents and vendors
- Managing a team of land specialists (people who go to the Ministry of Lands of the Local Council to undertake title searches, file documents, collect documents from vendors, etc)
- Recognising potential conflict surrounding land and land purchases, and ensuring documentation exists to fill any gaps in the plot purchase process
- Writing briefing notes and site specific reports
- Investigating conflicting land ownership claims
- Establishing and utilizing contacts at local and central government to find clear information on land ownership
Planning - Prepare and present annual Land audit plans for review with HOD and senior management teams
- Implement the audit plans on weekly/monthly/quarterly basis
Process and Tools - Assist in design and implementation of structures, processes, documentation and procedures for improvement of land procurement and financial controls on the same
Analysis - Maintain up to date records of each piece of land with all pieces of information that would be required in the finance cycle e.g. tenure, documentation, minutes, notes and minutes of procurement discussions
- Prepare weekly analysis of progress on ongoing land procurement to highlight and indicate the completion state and financial/legal/contractual requirements remaining to be done for that piece of land
Field Audit - Visit the sites with land officers and verify facts as presented by land scouts and land officers.
- Follow up any issues that are not clear and ensure they are clarified upfront before the next stage of the plot procurement
- Meet the potential sellers and ensure they are aware of the steps to expect in completing the land sale. Ensure clarify that no money should be paid to land scouts/officers and any agents purporting to work for Bridge International.
- Assess suitability of land locations and seller credentials as guided by the risk analysis requirements of the Lands department
- Make any other pertinent observations that would assist the company in making the most optimal land procurement decisions
- File regular field audit reports to the Head of Lands and COO/CEO
Reporting - Prepare and circulate weekly land updates to respective heads of department
- Prepare monthly land transaction reports and audit commentaries for review with head of lands and head of finance
- Prepare quarterly land procurement cash flow projections with monthly reviews and revisions
- Prepare land cost analysis for evaluation of agreed review issues e.g. cost per square foot comparatives etc
Inspection - Inspect commencement of construction in new schools to provide the bridging support between lands and construction at the transition point
- Review land records with respective agents to ascertain accuracy, authenticity and any encumbrances
- Inspect land reports and records in the company's Navision system and assure proper and consistent application of internal policy and standard land accounting policies
Approval/Payment support - Initiate land payment processes at each level of land procurement for approval by heads of lands and finance
- Provide feedback of process completion before next level of payment can be made
- Participate in the payment supervision and collation of evidence of payment in every aspect of Land procurement
Compliance/Liaison - Monitor city/municipal/county council fees and other payments requirements and liaise with finance for prompt payment to the right agencies
- Ensure compliance with all other internal and external rules, regulations and processes affecting land procurement and payments
Oversight - Regular visit to the Legal advisers on land to review our land files for completeness and other required actions
- Market value reviews and feedback
This is a very hands-on job, with the Land Compliance Auditor in the field about 20% of the time (although reducing once the correct processes are tools are in place leading to greater efficiency)
Academic Qualifications: - BA (Land Economics) or related qualifications from a reputable university.
- CPA (K) or related finance / accounting qualifications.
- Post graduate qualifications in project management from a reputable learning institution.
- Post graduate qualifications in legal studies will be an added advantage.
Experience Required: - Operational and finance audit experience for 5-7 years preferably in a reputable property company or leading audit firms in Kenya.
- Experience in working in very poor communities is a real plus.
- Experience in dealing with sensitive issues regarding land.
- You have experience managing and working with teams of people
Other Technical Requirements - You are knowledgeable of land transactions and the procedures involved.
- You have project management and supervisory skills.
- Ability to plan and consistently deliver on agreed activities throughout the year.
- Understanding of legal/property/financial processes will be essential
- Qualifications in accounting, finance, land economics or law will be required.
- Cross departmental communication skills are essential.
Computer Skills - Advanced computer skills (Excel, Project Management) and web literacy
Personality Requirements: - Highly ethical professional with proven integrity.
- Well organized and process minded person.
- You are not afraid of getting your hands dirty.
- You function well in a fast-paced informal environment where constant change is the norm and the bar for quality is set high
- You are comfortable with numbers and maps
How to Apply: Interested, suitable candidates should forward their applications enclosing copies of their detailed CVs to the following address: Adecco Employment Services Email : info@adeccokenya.com Note: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Deadline Date: 15 July 2011  |
| VSF-Belgium Natural Resources Management & Early Warning Systems Officer Job in Moroto Uganda Posted: 06 Jul 2011 02:44 AM PDT 
VSF Belgium is an NGO working with disadvantaged communities to increase their standard of living and improve food security through improved animal health and animal production.
In East Africa, our programmes focus on community based animal health services, training centres for mid-level animal health workers and sustainable natural resource utilisation.
Deadline for Application: 18/07/2011
Position Title: Natural Resources Management & Early Warning Systems Officer
Duty Station: Moroto Uganda
Duration: 1 year, (renewable)
Availability: Immediately
Role
Ensure effective and coordinated delivery of livestock development interventions aimed at improving access to food and income for the livestock dependent households in project areas.
The Natural Resources Management officer will report directly to the Uganda based project manager.
Main Duties and Responsibilities
1. Programme Planning and Implementation - Prepare in relation to each project, annual, quarterly and monthly NRM/EWS work plans, budgets and reports and submit to the Project Manager.
- Implement according to each project's Workplan all activities related to NRM/EWS: including but not exhaustive: Community based NRM (environment, water facilities), Contingency/Preparedness planning, DRR related activities and Capacity building (training).
- Conduct Monitoring and Evaluation of project activities related to area of operation and jointly with other project staffs on the same project. .
- Contribute in reports (monthly, intermediate and final) compilation for submission to Donors.
- Monitor the impact of the above activities on a quarterly basis
- Team up with Logistics to ensure effective procurement, delivery and management of livestock inputs and services as per technical specifications.
- Ensure integration of mainstreaming themes such as gender, HIV/AIDS, peace building, environmental protection, etc into the project cycle.
- Manage relationships and linkages with other Water and NRM service providers at district and national level.
2. Programme Technical Guidance and Support - Provide technical guidance and support to partners during the design and implementation of NRM/EWS activities under KLDP 2/ICRD III/L4L/REGLAP Projects
- Collaborate with the District technical departments (Water Department, Production office, Chief Administrative Office, RDC office) in all action related to NRM, EWS, Peace Building and Conflict mitigation as per the District and current government policy.
- Support target groups and partners in the mitigation of drought impacts using appropriate response mechanisms.
3. Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning - Closely monitor and report regularly on progress and impact of KLDP 2/ICRD III/L4L/REGLAP projects against set targets and progress indicators.
- Keep track of NRM/EWS sector budgets and ensure proper utilisation and accountability of allocated funds.
- In collaboration with the District Technical Departments and in relation to each project, support the development and implementation of simple monitoring framework for NRM plans, Management of water points, EW information in the projects areas.
- Regularly monitor disaster onsets using early warning signals and suggest appropriate response mechanisms.
- In a timely manner, compile activity progress and monitoring reports and submit to the Project Manager for integration into final reports.
4. Networking, Coordination and Advocacy - Build and foster local alliances and networks that enhance sharing, learning and advocacy for DRR and Climate change.
- Work closely with other NGOs/CBOs and technical experts for harmonisation DRR, NRM, EWS and climate adaptation interventions/approaches.
- Represent VSF Belgium in coordination meetings and reviews.
- Participate in:
- VSF B Internal meetings (PMs , annual, departmental, Finance , planning)
- District level meetings with development actors in Karamoja cluster
- Regional cross border meetings in the Karamoja cluster
- Meeting with project beneficiaries and local partners.
5. General Tasks - Take an active part in proposal writing for supporting viable livelihoods micro-projects for target pastoral groups.
- Give administrative support to the team and carry out such duties as may be delegated by the Project Manager from time to time.
Essential or Minimum Requirements
Education - University degree in either natural resources management, Land use planning, environmental management, development studies, range management or related fields from a recognized university
Knowledge and experience - Water resources development in the rangelands of East Africa for at least 3 years
- Pasture management and conflict mitigation in the pastoralists systems for at least 2 years
- Land use planning among pastoral communities for at least 2 years
- Working Knowledge on participatory methodologies of empowerment of communities in natural resources utilization
- Community based approaches in development
- Be fully conversant with the Ugandan land laws
Skills - Ability to articulate Livelihood options and diversification for rangeland environments
- Computer literacy with very good MS Word and Power point
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills
- Good writing and reporting skills
- Ability to work under pressure in remote areas with pastoral communities
- Ability to deal with conflict and crises and mobilize communities for appropriate response
- Fluency in written and spoken English
- Excellent planning and organizational skills
- Proven ability to work with a range of local stakeholders including civil authorities, local Government and project partners
Attitudes - Team player
- Attentive to detail
- Flexible
- Identify him/herself with the mission, vision and values of VSF-B
- Display of intercultural sensitivity
- Respect in dealing with others
- Affinity for NGO work in general
- Willingness to travel (frequent visits to the field, remote areas)
Desirable requirements - Local languages of Uganda
- Knowledge of a local Karamoja dialect is highly desirable
- Experience of working in Uganda
Please send your application letter, CV and list of 3 references by e-mail (reference "Natural Resources Mgt Officer - Uganda") before 18/07/2011 to recruitment@vsfb.or.ke This vacancy is open to only qualified male and female Ugandan National candidates. Only short listed candidates will be contacted. For more information: www.vsf-belgium.org |
| Human Resource Officer Job in Kenya - Othaya Mukurweini Water Services Posted: 06 Jul 2011 02:43 AM PDT 
Othaya - Mukurweini Water Services Company is a Water Service Provider contracted by Tana Water Services Board to provide water services in both Mukurweini and Nyeri South Districts.
To strengthen our team of staff and leadership, we urgently invite applications from highly competent, proactive and self driven individuals to fill the following position within the company.
Human Resource Officer
The Human Resource Officer is responsible for providing support in the various human resource functions, which include recruitment, staffing, training and development, performance monitoring, employee counseling and personnel issues.
Major responsibilities include: - Align the Company's human resources requirements to the Company's immediate short, medium and long term goals for the achievement of the Company's overall goals and objectives.
- Provide support to supervisors and staff to develop the skills and capabilities of staff.
- Monitor staff performance and attendance activities
- Coordinate staff recruitment and selection process in order to ensure a timely organized and comprehensive procedure is used to hire staff.
- Designing and implementing the Company's training policy, guidelines and training calendar
- Management of the company's registry ensuring security of company's records
- Provide information and assistance to staff, supervisors and Management on human resource and work related issues.
- Guide and coordinate periodic appraisals
- Perform other related Personnel issues as required
Required qualifications, experience and key competencies:
The successful candidate should have practical skills, experience and a demonstrable track record in human resources management.
Specifically, the candidate must have:
Qualifications - Degree in Social Sciences or its equivalent from a recognized institution
- Diploma in Human resources management
- At least 4 years working experience in human resources and administration
- Strong analytical and interpersonal skills
Applicants who are conversant with water sector reforms will have an added advantage. Interested candidates should send their applications attaching copies of updated CV, certificates and testimonials indicating current remuneration so as to reach the undersigned not later than Friday 3rd August 2011. Applicants must clearly mark on envelope "APPLICATION FOR THE POST OF HUMAN RESOURCE OFFICER". The Managing Director, Othaya-Mukurweini Water Services Company P.O. Box 482 Othaya Canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification  |
| Nation Media Network Operations Supervisor and System & Process Improvement Accountant Jobs in Kenya Posted: 06 Jul 2011 02:42 AM PDT 
Careers at the leading media house in East and Central Africa
The Nation Media Group is the largest independent media house in East and Central Africa and has operations in print, electronics and digital media and attracts unparalleled audiences in Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania and Rwanda.
We enable our people grow and nurture their full potential because they are our most important asset.
We now seek to recruit self motivated and qualified candidates for the following positions;
Network Operations Supervisor
Job Ref:HR-07-11
Key responsibilities and duties: - Monitoring of Corporate Network Elements and ensure continuous operations
- Administration, Provisioning, Operation and Maintenance of Corporate Network Elements
- To continuously generate and review reports regarding Network Status, Congestion and utilization trends.
- Coordinate with third party Voice and Data Operators on interconnection issues
- Perform regular Network Backups
Knowledge, skills and experience requirements: - Degree in Telecommunications, Electrical, IT/Computer Engineering or related area.
- CCNP Certification. CCNA Voice or CCNP Voice will be added advantage
- Experience in the Operation and Maintenance ofWireless, Wired and IP Networks
- Must be skilled in Predictive and Preventive Maintenance ofTelcom equipment,
- Traffic Statistics interpretation, IP, lP Transmission Systems and TDM protocols
- Experience with Interpretation, Protocol Analyser, DSL and LAN Testers.
- Possess People Management and People Supervisory Skills.
System and Process Improvement Accountant
Job Ref: HR -07-11
Job Purpose
The job entails continuous SAP user support and training to ensure optimal use of the system at all times. The job holder applies acquired accounting and IT skills to maintain and enhance the Accounting System performance in order to achieve accurate and timely reports. Key result areas will include; - Coordinating and facilitating training of users and continuously provide support for FI/CO system users
- Identify areas of improvement on already implemented modules to enhance efficiency and adoption of best practice
- Provide parameters to programmers of SAP reports to enable timely preparation of user reports
- Identify and provide appropriate transaction codes that enables creation of access profiles for an approved system users
- Make recommendations to management on optimal use of the system
- Compile and facilitate documentations on usage of system
- Identify weaknesses in DTI system and develop mitigating controls.
- Develop appropriate DTI reports to enhance controls over revenue and debt
- Monitor and improve the SAP & DTI interface
Skills, knowledge and experience requirement; - University Degree in an IT related field.
- Certified SAP Fl/CO.
- 3 to 5 years working experience in a busy commercial environment.
- Excellent planning and execution skills.
- Excellent analytical skills.
- Excellent customer service & interpersonal skills.
- Proactive in developing solutions.
Interested candidates who meet the above criteria may email their applications and detailed CVs online to: http://careers.nationmedia.com before July 15, 2011. Note: We shall only contact the shortlisted applicants.  |
| ICT Manager Job Vacancy in Kenya - Agro Based Organization Posted: 06 Jul 2011 02:41 AM PDT 
A leading agro-based organization is looking for an ICT Manager to develop and facilitate implementation of efficient and effective ICT strategies, policies and systems for the organization.
Responsibilities - Develop and implement the organization's Computerization Strategy
- Liaise with the all departments and regional offices to continuously identify, review and update existing ICT requirements
- Facilitate the selection and procurement and installation of computer hardware and software
- Facilitate the development and maintenance of systems access controls to enhance security of information
- Develop and facilitate effective maintenance of database and resource centre
- Ensure ICT workstations are properly maintained
- Facilitate effective provision of user support on existing systems
- Ensure periodic maintenance of back-ups and contingency measures
- Monitor and update the organization's ICT System in line with the global technological trends
Qualification and Experience - Degree in Management Information Technology or equivalent
- Certified Systems Engineer will be an added advantage
- 7 years at Management/Supervisory level in a busy ICT environment
- He/She must be a person of integrity, demonstrate excellent communication and interpersonal skills and be a team player.
If your training, experience and competence match the above qualifications, send your application with detailed CV, copies of your certificates and names and contacts of three (3) professional referees and daytime telephone contact on or before 21st July 2011 to: DNA 1023 P.O. Box 49010 00100 GPO Nairobi  |
| Value Added Dairy Products Officer Job in Kenya Posted: 06 Jul 2011 02:40 AM PDT 
With rapid growth of our clientele base, we are seeking the services of a self driven and motivated individual to facilitate our medium sized dairy to meet demand for value added dairy products.
Minimum requirements - Diploma in dairy technology
- 2 years working experience in production of real fruit eating yoghurt and other products.
- Valid driving license.
Send your application by 10th July, 2011 to the Human Resource Manager P.O Box 10001-00400 Nairobi or email to info@palmhousedairies.com  |
| Branch Manager Career Opportunity in Kenya Posted: 06 Jul 2011 02:39 AM PDT 
Skills / Attributes Required
Bachelor of Business Administration OR Bachelor of Commerce (Finance or Marketing Option) with 3 years work related experience.
Computer literate
Knowledge of Copyright Act, collective management and/or Debt collection will be an added advantage
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Excellent Report writing skills
Demonstrated leadership skills
Team player and possess good interpersonal relationship.
Duties and Responsibilities - Co-ordination of office activities at the Branch level
- Ensure proper and safe documentation of all office documents at the branch
- Carrying out administrative duties at branch level.
- Carrying out licensing activities and follow up defaulters within the region
- Review budget and bank reconciliation at the branch
Please forward your application to DNA/ 1025 P. O. Box 49010 GPO 00100 Nairobi by 12th July, 2011  |
| Quantity Surveyor Career Opportunity in Kenya Posted: 06 Jul 2011 02:38 AM PDT 
We are a reputable Contractors cum Real Estate Developers (with 80% of our business portfolio in own construction developments) and are seeking to recruit a Quantity Surveyor to join our in-house team of architects and engineers
Qualification and Experience required - University graduate of Quantity Surveying, Building Economics or Construction Management;
- Registered by Board of Architects and Quantity Surveyors;
- Minimum three years post qualification experience.
- Strong, background and proven experience In Contractor's construction management, and project planning and cost control.
- Wide experience in construction contracts documentation, estimating, tendering and procurement, post contract supervision and re-measurements for interim payments and final account settlement.
- Be computer literate with working knowledge of word, excel and office project.
- Self motivated and ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
Attractive salary package will be offered.
Interested and qualified candidates to submit written application which should include - Application letter
- update CV with telephone contacts and email addresses
- two referees with their telephone contacts
Addressed to The Human Resource Manager P.O. Box 51509 - 00200, Nairobi.  |
| F&B Manager, Pastry Chef and Chief Animator Jobs in Mombasa Kenya - Hotel in Diani Beach Posted: 06 Jul 2011 02:38 AM PDT 
One of the leading 4 - Star Beach Hotels located along the white sandy Diani Beach has vacancies for high caliber staff wishing to be part of its management team.
These opportunities include:
F&B Manager
The successful candidate: - Must be an experienced and passionate Food & Beverage Manager whose primary focus will be on the short and long term planning and management of the food & beverage operations with clear understanding of its management practices and systems.
- Must have proven experience in F & B Management within the 4—5 star market (with multi outlets) possess strong leadership skills to manage, train, develop and motivate a large team.
- Will have a successful career background, able to commercially manage sales forecasts, strategies and set targets which includes enhancing the image and turnover of guest satisfaction with expense and labour cost control essential.
Pastry Chef
The successful candidate:- - Must have undergone culinary training from a recognized institution.
- Proven experience in pastry , desserts, cake making and decoration within the 4 — 5 star market with strong leadership skills to manage, train, develop and motivate the team.
- Thorough knowledge in cost control without compromising on quality consistency and presentation is essential.
Chief Animator
The successful candidate:- - Must be an experienced and passionate Chief Animator whose primary focus will be on the planning and management of the entertainment programme of the resort.
- Will have proven experience in this position within the 4— 5 star market with strong leadership skills to manage, train, develop and motivate a large team.
- Will be multi lingual (at least one foreign language), extrovert, good interpersonal and communication skills.
- Create and develop monthly in-house entertainment programme in cooperating in-house and professionally trained groups.
If you believe that you are the person we are looking for in any of the above positions, kindly send us your application including a detailed CV, testimonials, certificates and current remuneration and names of three referees to the undersigned on or before 13th July 2011. The Advertiser P.O. Box 3302 - 80100, Mombasa N/B We will only acknowledge short listed candidates.  |
| Healthcare IT Pre-Sales Consultant / Manager Job in Kenya Posted: 06 Jul 2011 02:37 AM PDT 
A leading software organization headquarter in Singapore is seeking to fill the position of Pre-Sales Consultant / Manager for their office in Nairobi.
Qualification: - Masters / MBA / MHA / Diploma in Public Health
- 6 - 8 Years of Presales Experience in a Healthcare IT Company.
Position requirements: - Any graduate preferably with a management degree with 6-8 years of experience of which 5 years of presales experience in a Healthcare/Healthcare IT company.
- Experience in a reputed organization is preferred.
- Must have independently handled full-fledged techno-functional requirements of pre-sales in past 3 years.
- Familiarity with the local business culture and etiquettes is essential.
- English language is a must and Swahili is an added advantagel
- Must be conversant with MS Office applications.
Key Activities: - Thorough understanding of Healthcare delivery system in various models – Hospitals, Clinics, Diagnostic Centers, Telemedicine and Mobile, Rural and Public Health.
- Clear understanding of Healthcare business and regional market segments.
- Standards and Compliance in Healthcare industry, regional requirement in particular and global requirement in general – is essential.
- Knowledge of competition, products and service providers in Healthcare IT industry across East, Central and West Africa and local IT laws.
- Understanding of Sales and Presales cycle is essential. The cycle includes Account Plan; Go / No-Go decision; interaction with prospects; Pre RFP or Pre-bid study; identifying the solution and product fitment; clarifications
- and handling objections; closing discussions; Post sales documentation and handing over to post sales.
- Thorough understanding of various types of tender; preparing tender responses; deviation from standard tender clauses and their compliance; Currency valuation; RFP scrutiny for functional, technical and legal compliance; validation of Go / No-Go decision; Fitment and Gap analysis; conduct pre-bid meetings internally; attending pre-bid meetings and clarification sessions with prospect; RFP response collation from internal teams and Joint Venture / Alliances / Consortium partners and delivery of RFP.
- Product demonstration to address prospect's management and technical teams.
- Product positioning: Understanding prospect's segment, business focus, pain areas and articulating how product addresses each one of these to derive maximum business benefit for the prospect; product functionality analysis, fitment / compliance and gap; positioning unique selling propositions; suggesting workaround available in the products to meet business process requirements; stake holders' analysis.
- Contracts and Agreements: EULA, CISA and CMSS.
- Broad understanding of partner engagement and management; who to partner with and when.
- Understanding of technology pertaining to Development, Server, Database, Integration, Interoperability and standard Interfaces with HIS.
- Broad understanding on effort estimation for configuration / implementation of product considering the functional and technical complexity of requirements.
- Able to understand the hardware and network landscape of hospitals of different types and sizes.
- Understanding of Hospital IT infrastructure system integration landscape.
- Understanding of implementation, maintenance and support cycle.
- Proficient with deliverables from presales documentation to post sales handover and project kick off.
Personal Characteristics: - Self starter with exceptional communication and presentation skills
- Person who works well in a team and enjoys a collegial atmosphere
- Creative and not afraid to share your ideas
- Detail oriented
- Ambitious
Please read the job description carefully before you send in your resume to ajit@sanvilsys.com  |
| Communications Officer and Resource Mobilization Officer Jobs in Nairobi Kenya - Centre for Rights Education and Awareness (CREAW) Posted: 06 Jul 2011 02:36 AM PDT 
Centre for Rights Education and Awareness is looking for suitable individuals to fill the positions
of Communications officer and Resource mobilization officer as follows:
Job Title: Communication Officer
Location Nairobi
Job Purpose:
To provide, critical support in the knowledge dissemination and knowledge transfer activities within CREAW.
The officer will assist in the development of and support the realization of objectives and targets related to CREAW's Internal and External communications in a professional, efficient and effective manner.
Key Requirements; - Bachelor's degree in communication or other relevant area of study in science, with proven experience in public and media relations and journalism.
- Strong analytical skills including hands on design management of publishing, website and communication product development.
- Excellent writing and communication skills.
Job Title: Resource Mobilization Officer
Location: Nairobi
Job Purpose:
The Resource Mobilization Officer will take the lead in identifying and sourcing for funding and resource opportunities from multiple sources including but not limited to (development partners, foundations and corporate), at national, regional and international level, and will coordinate and manage the resource mobilization portfolio.
Key Requirements; - A minimum of a University degree in Economics, Social work, communications & Marketing or related development field.
- 3 years of relevant professional experience in related field.
- Proven ability to develop and write grant proposals and concepts.
- Excellent writing and communications skills.
Detailed descriptions for these positions can be found on our website at www.creawkenya.org Send your application, CV and copies of your testimonials to: The Selection committee, Centre for Rights Education and Awareness‐CREAW, P. O. Box 11964 –00100 GPO,Nairobi – Kenya or vacancies@creawkenya.org not later than 18th July 2011 CREAW is an equal opportunity employer  |
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