| Positions in Environmental Conservation, Policy and Applied Technology in Kenya Posted: 02 Aug 2011 12:57 PM PDT Posted by: Foundation For Sustainable Development Mombasa, Coast, Kenya NOW ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS! See below for information about application instructions, deadlines, and program start dates. About FSD in Mombasa, Kenya Building on 15 years of international development experience, FSD's Mombasa program supports grassroots environmental organizations and farmers to address pressing environmental issues in the region. With only 8 percent of the land capable of being cultivated for crops and 75 percent of the Kenyan workforce engaged in agriculture, Kenyan farmers face growing problems of soil erosion, deforestation, water pollution, and desertification. While global warming may be responsible for Kenya‘s severe droughts, current farming practices are also leading to the growth of environmental problems. Weaning farmers off of unsustainable methods is a difficult task in any circumstance, much less during times of economic desperation. Farming and daily life are also complicated by sharing the land with abundant wildlife. Wildlife is integral to the ecosystem, let alone Kenya‘s well-known tourism industry. Securing the conservation of native flora and fauna is critical to the region’s future on a number of levels. To help address these issues, FSD's programs promote Sustainable agriculture, educate the public on environmental issues, construct eco- friendly water and waste management systems and implement environmental conservation. As an FSD Intern in Mombasa, Kenya, you will… - Work side-by-side with a Community-Based Organization specializing in one more of the following development sectors: health, youth and education, women's empowerment, microfinance, human rights, community development and/or environmental issues.
- Receive intensive training in skills essential to sustainable development, such as: community asset mapping, needs assessments, collaborative project design, grant writing, and project monitoring and evaluation.
- Gain grant writing and project management experience through designing and implementing a community-driven development project in partnership with your host organization.
- Access the FSD Alumni Network upon your return home to connect with like-minded individuals who help one another to reach their academic and professional goals through networking and regional events. FSD Alumni have won internationally renowned scholarships, studied at prestigious graduate schools, worked for prominent international development organizations, and have even started their own grassroots organizations.
Recent Interns in Mombasa, Kenya have… - Taught community members to cultivate organic gardens at their homes to ensure proper nutrition for their families and generate income and environmental sustainability for marginalized peoples.
- Developed methods for rural communities to access clean water and manage waste disposal.
- Created informational material for ecotourists and provided marketing and business development consulting to further develop an elephant sanctuary that generates revenue for contributing farmers and protects plant species.
About FSD
Founded in 1995, the Foundation for Sustainable Development (FSD) supports the efforts of more than 300 grassroots, community-based partner organizations throughout Africa, Asia, and Latin America. FSD's programs provide multi-faceted support that relies on active community participation to mobilize lasting solutions. FSD programs include: - Capacity Building: Our professional field staff provides on-site training and networking opportunities to more than 300 community-based organizations worldwide.
- Training Programs Abroad: FSD provides comprehensive training and immersion programs for interns and volunteers who seek hands-on development experience.
- Grantmaking: Donations and grants given to FSD are used to support sustainable projects led by our partner organizations.
- Engaged Philanthropy: FSD Giving Circles organize groups of donors who pool their time, talent, and resources to make international grants to our partner organizations.
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| Hotel Manager, Waiters and Executive Chef Jobs in Utawala, Embakasi, Kenya Posted: 02 Aug 2011 12:43 PM PDT Hotel Manager? Principle Responsibility & Position Purpose: Reporting to the Managing Director, the holder of this position will be responsible for managing, directing and organizing hotel and Restaurants, operations to maintain high standards of food and beverage quality, service and marketing to maximize profits through outstanding customer service. Essential Functions:
- Maximizes Hotel profitability; implements effective controls of food, beverage, and labour costs and monitors the restaurant's budget to ensure efficient operations, including achieving budgeted revenue and labour expenses.
- Develops and implements cost saving and profit enhancement measures for the restaurants.
- Regularly reviews and evaluates the degree of customer satisfaction of the restaurant; recommends and implements new marketing and/or operational policies and procedures when necessary to keep up with demand and market changes; investigates and resolves food quality and service complaints. Interacts positively with customers.
- Responsible for ensuring compliance with all policies and procedures that relate to the restaurant as well as all laws and regulations; responsible for ensuring cleanliness and proper sanitation of all work and service areas.
- Participates in the development, implementation and marketing of new and creative menus to attract a pre-determined customer market; promotes the cross-selling of other hotel outlets and the company.
- Conduct all administration work including but not limited to attendance records, duty roasters, guests history records and log books.
Qualification Standards: - Hotel Management or equivalent educational background.
- At least five years experience in the related field. Hotel and Restaurant Management experience preferred.
- Experience with supervision of employees required.
- Computer literate with working knowledge of MS Office applications and experience of using hotel software programmes.
Specific Job Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: - Outgoing, punctual, people oriented, excellent communication skills, customer focused, excellent administration skills.
- Knowledge of restaurant operations including foods, beverages, supervisory aspects, service techniques and guest interaction.
- Ability to communicate in English, both orally and in writing, with guests and employees, some of whom will require high levels of patience, tact, and diplomacy to defuse anger and to collect accurate information and to resolve problems.
- Ability to work under pressure and deal with stressful situations during busy periods.
- Interpersonal skills to provide overall guest satisfaction.
Waiters The requirements for persons eligible for the training are as follows: - Age: ?24-30 years Education: ?"O" level passes in KCSE with at least mean grade C- and above. Appearance: ?Smart, pleasant personality and presentable Other attributes: ?Positive attitude, outgoing, confident, good command of spoken English, mature and intelligent Must have a minimum of 1 year experience in Hotel Industry / Restaurant Operating a Coffee Machine will be an added advantage. Executive Chef Formal training in F & B Production from a reputable college e.g Utalii etc Experience: ?5 years for Executive Chef and 1 year for Sous Chef Knowledge of preparing Italian, Chinese, Indian and other continental cuisine. Minimum mean grade C+ Application Process: Interested candidates are invited to strictly email their cover letter and CV, clearly detailing their current remuneration to info@faharigardens.com before end of day 15th August 2011. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. You can now click on this link www.kenyanvacancies.com to visit our sister website for more vacancies. 
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| Positions in Environmental Conservation, Policy and Applied Tech in Kakamega Posted: 02 Aug 2011 12:40 PM PDT Posted by: Foundation For Sustainable Development Kakamega, Western Magharibi, Kenya NOW ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS! See below for information about application instructions, deadlines, and program start dates. About FSD in Kakamega, Kenya Building on 15 years of international development experience, FSD's Kakamega program supports grassroots environmental organizations and farmers to address pressing environmental issues in the region. With only 8 percent of the land capable of being cultivated for crops and 75 percent of the Kenyan workforce engaged in agriculture, Kenyan farmers face growing problems of soil erosion, deforestation, water pollution, and desertification. While global warming may be responsible for Kenya‘s severe droughts, current farming practices are also leading to the growth of environmental problems. Weaning farmers off of unsustainable methods is a difficult task in any circumstance, much less during times of economic desperation. Farming and daily life are also complicated by sharing the land with abundant wildlife. Wildlife is integral to the ecosystem, let alone Kenya‘s well-known tourism industry. Securing the conservation of native flora and fauna is critical to the region’s future on a number of levels. To help address these issues, FSD's programs promote Sustainable agriculture, educate the public on environmental issues, construct eco- friendly water and waste management systems and implement environmental conservation. As an FSD Intern in Kakamega, Kenya, you will… - Work side-by-side with a Community-Based Organization specializing in one more of the following development sectors: health, youth and education, women's empowerment, microfinance, human rights, community development and/or environmental issues.
- Receive intensive training in skills essential to sustainable development, such as: community asset mapping, needs assessments, collaborative project design, grant writing, and project monitoring and evaluation.
- Gain grant writing and project management experience through designing and implementing a community-driven development project in partnership with your host organization.
- Access the FSD Alumni Network upon your return home to connect with like-minded individuals who help one another to reach their academic and professional goals through networking and regional events. FSD Alumni have won internationally renowned scholarships, studied at prestigious graduate schools, worked for prominent international development organizations, and have even started their own grassroots organizations.
Recent Interns in Kakamega, Kenya have… * Protected the Kakamega rainforest that is rich in flora and fauna through initiatives educating farmers to co-exist with the forest and learn about ecology, agroforestry, beekeeping, and horticulture. - Taught community members to cultivate organic gardens at their homes to ensure proper nutrition for their families and generate income and environmental sustainability for marginalized peoples.
- Developed methods for rural communities to access clean water and manage waste disposal.
- Created informational material for ecotourists and provided marketing and business development consulting to further develop an elephant sanctuary that generates revenue for contributing farmers and protects plant species.
About FSD
Founded in 1995, the Foundation for Sustainable Development (FSD) supports the efforts of more than 300 grassroots, community-based partner organizations throughout Africa, Asia, and Latin America. FSD's programs provide multi-faceted support that relies on active community participation to mobilize lasting solutions. FSD programs include: - Capacity Building: Our professional field staff provides on-site training and networking opportunities to more than 300 community-based organizations worldwide.
- Training Programs Abroad: FSD provides comprehensive training and immersion programs for interns and volunteers who seek hands-on development experience.
- Grantmaking: Donations and grants given to FSD are used to support sustainable projects led by our partner organizations.
- Engaged Philanthropy: FSD Giving Circles organize groups of donors who pool their time, talent, and resources to make international grants to our partner organizations.
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| Daisy Ndege Posted: 02 Aug 2011 12:18 PM PDT |
| Sales Executive – New Vehicle Sales at Toyota Posted: 02 Aug 2011 12:14 PM PDT Location: Nairobi
Description:
Sales Executive – New Vehicle Sales at Toyota in Nairobi – Kenya Jobs, Careers and Vacancies SALES EXECUTIVE – NEW VEHICLE SALES
Location: Nairobi
No. Required: 2
Reporting to: Branch Manager Job Overview
The incumbent will be responsible for meeting vehicle sales targets resulting in increased market share and visibility of the brand in the market. Key Responsibilities - Conduct regular field visits to prospect and generate sales whilst gathering market information to assist in planning and decision making.
- Actively follow up on new leads and referrals resulting from Show Room enquiries, field activity and promotions.
- Follow through the sales process for vehicle sales orders and liaise with various departments to ensure lead times are adhered to.
- Timely Preparation of quotations and accurate sales reports
- Regularly updating customers on sales order progress, respond and resolve customer queries in a timely manner to ensure customer satisfaction and retention.
- Actively participate in promotional activities to market the company's products and services whilst also coordinating customers training to increase customer service delivery
Qualifications, Skills & Knowledge required - Minimum Diploma in a business related field preferably in Sales and Marketing OR Technical diploma with sales/admin experience.
- At least 2 years relevant work experience preferably within the motor industry.
- Technical background will be an added advantage
- Customer service orientated
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Pleasant and outgoing personality
- Strong negotiating and influencing skills
- Excellent presentation skills and communication skills (written and spoken)
- A team player with a go-getter attitude
- Proficient in Microsoft office applications
- Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
- Valid driving license
Deadline for submission is 10th August 2011. To apply, please visit http://toyotakenya.com/careers.php?executive Apply to this job 
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| Cashier at Toyota Posted: 02 Aug 2011 12:08 PM PDT Location: Nairobi
Description:
Cashier at Toyota in Nairobi – Kenya Jobs, Careers and Vacancies CASHIER
Reporting to: Branch Accountant
Department: Finance
Location: Westlands Job Overview
To support the sales functions by ensuring timely and accurate daily collections update and safe custody of company monies received. Key Responsibilities: - Safe custody of all money received from customers until subsequent release to security firm
- Accurate and timely receipting of all monies received from customers
- Timely offload of monies received as per treasury guidelines
- Petty cash payments and reimbursements within agreed guidelines
- Daily banking summaries and analysis by close of business day
- Issue and custody of revenue stamps as per statutory regulations
- Receipt and records of VAT certificates from customers as per company guidelines
- Timely receipt of all EFTs
- Credit card processing and confirmations
- Cash refund payouts based on approvals
- Issuing of relevant gate pass and release documents to customers on confirmation of payments
- Any other roles as may be assigned periodically by the supervisor.
Qualifications/Skills/ Knowledge required: - Minimum Degree in a business discipline and CPA Part II
- Excellent communication & Interpersonal skills
- Exceptional customer service skills
- Ability to work under pressure
- Proficient in Microsoft office applications
Deadline for submission is 10th August 2011. To apply, please visit http://toyotakenya.com/careers.php?cashier Apply to this job 
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| Customer Relations Executive/Personal Assistant at Toyota Posted: 02 Aug 2011 12:02 PM PDT Location: Nairobi
Description:
Customer Relations Executive/Personal Assistant at Toyota in Nairobi – Kenya Jobs, Careers and Vacancies CUSTOMER RELATIONS EXECUTIVE/ PERSONAL ASSISTANT
Reporting to: Branch Manager
Department: Customer Relations
Location: Westlands Job Overview
To ensure that Toyota Westlands provides a memorable customer experience to both its external and internal customers by effectively monitoring customer service levels and coordinating the customer complaint handling process. Key responsibilities - Build and maintain strong working relations with both the internal and external customers.
- Conduct regular customer follow ups to ascertain customer satisfaction levels.
- Identify progress, resolve and report customer service issues and complaints.
- Efficient capture of data and accurate input of information to achieve resolution from the parts, sales and service departments.
- Champion internal CSI within the branch, ensuring it is an objective tool and teams have signed service level agreements.
- Identify trends in customer satisfaction in order to improve customer satisfaction, making recommendations for improvement.
- Prepare weekly and monthly reports on external CSI and complaint resolution for the 3'S for further analysis and feedback to business by the CRM.
- Be an initial point of contact for the customer and communicate escalated issues to the appropriate responsibilities and authorities.
- Actively participate in all customer related activities for Branch both for the internal and external customers.
- Ensure the 3'S performance indicators are met through constant information sharing and support.
- Closely network with customers whilst recommending and implementing customer retention activities for the branch
- Receive visitors and customers to the company and offer a hospitable and courteous welcome
- Undertake routine administrative work
Qualifications, Skills and Knowledge Required:
• Minimum Diploma in a business related field
• Technical background is an added advantage
• Minimum 3 years in a front line customer facing role
• Exceptional customer Service Skills
• Excellent communication skills both written and oral
• Ability to engage people at all levels
• A team player who can work under minimal supervision
• Competent in Microsoft office applications Deadline for submission is 10th August 2011. To apply, please visit http://toyotakenya.com/careers.php?cre Apply to this job 
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| Microfinance and Social Enterprise Project Development in Mombasa, Kenya Posted: 02 Aug 2011 11:39 AM PDT Posted by: Foundation For Sustainable Development Mombasa, Coast, Kenya NOW ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS! See below for information about application instructions, deadlines, and program start dates. About FSD in Mombasa, Kenya Building on 15 years of international development, FSD's Mombasa program partners with organizations to provide business development assistance, and microfinance to marginalized communities and individuals. Two major factors play into Kenya's economic situation – wealth disparity and a lack of economic growth. Currently, the richest 10 percent of the Kenyan population controls almost half of the nation's wealth while the poorest 10 percent hold less than 1 percent. Microfinance related services play a vital role in Kenya‘s economy. An estimated 10 percent to 15 percent of the population relies entirely on NGOs and informal associations for financial services. Corruption in the government and financial institutions has put an extra burden on the poor. To help address these issues, FSD works at the grassroots level to empower community members and provide them with the necessary micro credit, training and business development strategies they need to foster microenterprise and socioeconomic advancement. As an FSD Intern in Mombasa, Kenya, you will… - Work side-by-side with a Community-Based Organization specializing in one more of the following development sectors: health, youth and education, women's empowerment, microfinance, human rights, community development and/or environmental issues.
- Receive intensive training in skills essential to sustainable development, such as: community asset mapping, needs assessments, collaborative project design, grant writing, and project monitoring and evaluation.
- Gain grant writing and project management experience through designing and implementing a community-driven development project in partnership with your host organization.
- Access the FSD Alumni Network upon your return home to connect with like-minded individuals who help one another to reach their academic and professional goals through networking and regional events. FSD Alumni have won internationally renowned scholarships, studied at prestigious graduate schools, worked for prominent international development organizations, and have even started their own grassroots organizations.
Recent Interns in Mombasa, Kenya have… * Assisted in identifying appropriate clients for a micro-credit program and helped advise clients on effective uses of micro-loans and savings methods. - Financed economically sustainable micro-enterprises run by community members affected by HIV/AIDS and offered technical assistance, leadership skills, and business training to help mobilize families influenced by the virus.
- Provided vocational training for vulnerable youth in masonry, carpentry, and tailoring. Technical aspects are combined with training in traditional design and business management/bookkeeping.
- Trained rural community members in job and micro-enterprise skills for the promotion of small scale manufacturing trade and/or service enterprises.
About FSD
Founded in 1995, the Foundation for Sustainable Development (FSD) supports the efforts of more than 300 grassroots, community-based partner organizations throughout Africa, Asia, and Latin America. FSD's programs provide multi-faceted support that relies on active community participation to mobilize lasting solutions. FSD programs include: - Capacity Building: Our professional field staff provides on-site training and networking opportunities to more than 300 community-based organizations worldwide.
- Training Programs Abroad: FSD provides comprehensive training and immersion programs for interns and volunteers who seek hands-on development experience.
- Grantmaking: Donations and grants given to FSD are used to support sustainable projects led by our partner organizations.
- Engaged Philanthropy: FSD Giving Circles organize groups of donors who pool their time, talent, and resources to make international grants to our partner organizations.
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| Bi-lingual Receptionist/Telephone Operator at Africa Trade Insurance Agency Posted: 02 Aug 2011 11:35 AM PDT Location: Nairobi
Description:
Bi-lingual Receptionist/Telephone Operator at Africa Trade Insurance Agency in Nairobi – Kenay Jobs, Careers and Vacancies BI-LINGUAL RECEPTIONIST/ TELEPHONE OPERATOR Detailed Job description and duties
Under the overall supervision of the Administrative and Procurement Officer, you will perform the following functions and duties: - To ensure that all incoming calls are handled and directed appropriately;
- To receive and direct visitors;
- Sort incoming and out coming mail keeping records in the log book;
- To keep an accurate and up-to-date record of all official and personal calls made though the switchboard;
- To manage the reception area of ATI offices and supervise the cleaning thereof and to ensure that the reception area is clean and presentable;
- To assist the Accountant with monthly reconciliation of telephone bills;
- To co-ordinate driver and courier services;
- To monitor and report on the performance of the switchboard;
- To monitor the usage of taxi transport services; and
- To assist in event planning and organization as may be instructed;
- To assist in the co-ordination of driver movement, including the driver's log sheets and vehicle utilization schedules;
- To perform such other duties as may be assigned to you from time to time.
Qualifications - A minimum of secondary/high school certificate;
- Relevant certificate/diploma course in service delivery and customer management
- At least four years of experience as a Receptionist/Telephone Operator in a busy commercial environment, preferably in an international organization;
- Excellent written and oral communication skills in French and English;
- Excellent computer skills including advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office, Word, Excel and Outlook;
- Undoubted integrity and ability to maintain strict confidentiality;
- Good communications and inter-personal skills
- Used to work in a performance driven environment
ATI reserves the right not to make any appointment to this vacancy, to make an appointment at a lower grade or salary, or to make an appointment with a modified job description. How to Apply:
Submit an application letter, curriculum vitae, ATI’s Personal History Form and three references to recruitment@ati-aca.org Candidates must fill out ATI’s Personal History Form on ATI's website on the link, http://www.ati-aca.org/ati-job.php?id=23 The closing date for application is Friday 5th August 2011 at midnight Nairobi time Only candidates meeting the minimum requirements included in the detailed Job descriptions and submitting applications in compliance with points 1-3 above will be considered for this position, and only short-listed candidates will be contacted. Apply to this job 
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| Volunteer with a Grassroots Micro-Enterprise Organization in Kenya Posted: 02 Aug 2011 11:34 AM PDT Posted by: Foundation For Sustainable Development Kakamega, Western Magharibi, Kenya NOW ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS! See below for information about application deadlines and program start dates. Examples of how you can support Micro-Enterprise in Kenya: - Assist in identifying appropriate clients for a micro-credit program. Help instruct clients on effective uses of micro-loans and savings methods. Gather clients into loan groups, support loan distribution, and meet with borrowers to discuss the progress and payment of their loans.
- Support job and micro-enterprise skills training of rural community members for the promotion of small scale manufacturing trade and/or service enterprises.
- Offer community members the business management and bookkeeping skills needed to ensure the success of local dairies.
- Help pursue international funding opportunities for a microfinance organization to expand credit and business training programs. Research potential donors and assist relationship building.
- Support vocational training initiatives for vulnerable youth. Courses are offered in masonry, carpentry, and tailoring. Technical aspects are combined with training in traditional design and business management/bookkeeping. Graduates of the program move on to operate their own micro-enterprises.
- Help research, design, and develop appropriate methods of financing economically sustainable micro-enterprises run by community members affected by HIV/AIDS. Offer technical assistance, leadership skills, and business training to help mobilize families influenced by the virus. For more opportunities in micro-enterprise in Kenya, visit our website or contact us directly.
About FSD The Foundation for Sustainable Development (FSD) is a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization founded in 1995 to support underserved, international communities in a collaborative and sustainable manner. Our model incorporates three overlapping programs: 1. Sustainable Development Training Programs for Interns and Volunteers FSD provides comprehensive training and immersion programs for interns and volunteers seeking hands-on experience in Africa, Asia, and Latin America. Program participants come from countless professions and more than 300 universities worldwide to collaborate with our partner organizations on community-driven projects that reflect sustainable practices. 2. Grantmaking to Projects and Initiatives Led By Our Partner Organizations Donations and grants given to FSD are used to support projects and initiatives implemented by our partner organizations, site teams, interns, and volunteers. 3. Sustainable Development of Community-Based Organizations Our professional field staff, consultants, and program participants provide on-site technical training and capacity building to more than 200 community-based organizations. Continued here:
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