| Why You Should Never Accept A Counter Offer. Posted: 30 Aug 2011 11:42 AM PDT Resigning is tough. One thing you should never, ever do is accept a counter-offer, or use an offer to get at one – read this article to get some more perspectives. Why not? Simple – the company that's making you the counter could care less about you the moment you resign. You're tainted goods that they've now had to pay a premium to hang on to. If you think they're going
to just forgive and forget, you're delusional. Paranoia runs deep. Every time you step out to make a private call, or take a sick-day, they're going to assume you're interviewing. *”This couldn’t be happening at a worse time.”
*”This is one of my best people. If I let him quit now, it’ll wreak havoc on the morale of the department.”
*”I’ve already got one opening in my department. I don’t need another right now.”
*”This will probably screw up the entire leave schedule.”
*”I’m working as hard as I can, and I don’t need to do his work, too.”
*”If I lose another good employee, the company might decide to ‘lose’ me too.”
*”My review is coming up and this will make me look bad.”
*”Maybe I can keep him on until I find a suitable replacement.”
*”I’m really shocked. I thought you were as happy with us as we are with you. Let’s discuss it before you make your final decision.”
*”Aw gee, I’ve been meaning to tell you about the great plans we have for you, but it’s been confidential until now.”
*”The director has you in mind for some exciting and expanding responsibilities.”
*”Your raise was scheduled to go into effect next month, but we’ll make it effective immediately.”
*”You’re going to work for who?” Let’s face it. When someone quits, it’s a direct reflection on the boss. Unless you’re really incompetent or a destructive thorn in his side, the boss might look bad by “allowing” you to go. His gut reaction is to do what has to be done to keep you from leaving until he’s ready. That’s human nature. Unfortunately, it’s also human nature to want to stay unless your work life is abject misery. Career changes, like all ventures into the unknown, is tough. That’s why bosses know they can usually keep you around by pressing the right buttons.
*Any situation in which an employee is forced to get an outside offer before the present employer will suggest a raise, promotion or better working conditions, is suspect.
*No matter what the company says when making its counteroffer, you will always be considered a fidelity risk. Having once demonstrated your lack of loyalty (for whatever reason), you will lose your status as a “team player” and your place in the inner circle.
*Counteroffers are usually nothing more than stall devices to give your employer time to replace you.
*Your reasons for wanting to leave still exist. Conditions are just made a bit more tolerable in the short term because of the raise, promotion or promises made to keep you.
*Counteroffers are only made in response to a threat to quit. Will you have to solicit an offer and threaten to quit every time you deserve better working conditions?
*Decent and well-managed companies don’t make counteroffers . . . EVER! Their policies are fair and equitable. They will not be subjected to “counteroffer coercion” or what they perceive as blackmail. Powered By WizardRSS.com | Full Text RSS Feed | Amazon Plugin | Settlement Statement | WordPress Tutorials 
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| Investments Officer Vacant Jobs. Posted: 30 Aug 2011 11:14 AM PDT AFD, the official French bilateral donor agency, has been undertaking activities in more than 60 developing countries and French Overseas Departments and Territories since the Fifties. It has been established in Kenya since 1997. AFD commitments are mainly attributed to public infrastructure, the development of protected areas and the financial sector. PROPARCO is the subsidiary of AFD dedicated to promoting the private sector: it provides funding solutions
to corporates, financial institutions, private infrastructure projects and equity funds directly or through syndicated facilities. The PROPARCO Nairobi Regional Office covers at the moment 9 countries (EAC, Ethiopia, Djibouti, Southern Sudan and Comoros). It has a current portfolio of 242 Million Euros and shows an average annual commitments amounting to 50/60 Million Euro. The PROPARCO Regional office is located within AFD premises in Nairobi.
Reporting to the Regional Representative, the successful candidate will be based in Nairobi with the overall responsibility of assisting the Regional Representative in the management of operations that have been / are to be extended in the region within Corporate, Banks and Infrastructural sectors.
The successful candidate will be responsible for:
Prospection and maintaining a strong pipeline or deal flow of projects that meet Proparco's financing criteria;
Preparation of Financial Analysis of counterparts;
Follow up and monitoring of operations, including implementation and repayment of loans;
Preparation of periodical financial reports and statistics on the activities and operations in the region;
Involvement in commercial development and appraisal process, which may require travel within the region;
Assisting in the handling of correspondence to borrowers, co-financiers and other stakeholders;
Ensuring quality control, update and compliance with Group internal policies and procedures.
MBA or University Degree in the field of Finance, Economics or Accounting or any other related field with a Post graduate professional qualification;
At least 3 – 5 years of proven professional experience within audit, banking or financial sector;
Strong financial analysis, financial modelling and risk assessment ability;
Experience in acquisitions/equity participation and valuation models;
Working knowledge of financial institutions, corporate and infrastructure projects within Kenya and the East African Region;
Computer literate with MS Office proficiency;
Excellent communication skills in English and knowledge of French;
Client relationship experience and aptitude;
Ability to draft clear and concise reports;
Ability to make sound judgement on financial accounts and on credit risk analysis.
Excellent leadership qualities;
Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work in a team and independently;
Well motivated person ready to expand our portfolio;
Strong organizational skills;
Sense of responsibility and ethics with high integrity and moral standing;
Desire to learn and grow especially within the field of project finance.
Send your application including a cover letter indicating your desire to work with our client; a detailed CV highlighting relevant experience, details of current and expected salary, a daytime phone contact, email address, and the names of three professional referees by close of business Friday 16th September to: Adept Systems
MANAGEMENT CONSULTANTS
Tausi Court, 3rd floor off Muthithi Road, Westlands
P O Box 6416, Nairobi, GPO 00100
Email: recruit@adeptsystems.co.ke
Web: www.adeptsys.biz
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| Strategy & Business Development Job In Kenya. Posted: 30 Aug 2011 11:10 AM PDT Our client, through its subsidiaries is a fast growing player in the Construction and Engineering sector and is exploring opportunities in the Real Estate and Telecommunication sectors. They are passionate about service value-addition to their clients, focused on delivering high quality, innovative solutions and committed to DOING BUSINESS GOD'S WAY.
They seek to fill the position of Head of Strategy and Business Development. Reporting to the Group CEO, the incumbent will be responsible for formulating and implementing the strategic plan aimed at growing the business to achieve set objectives and drive the business growth and expansion strategy. He/ she will also be responsible for the business development arm including delivering business sales targets. Developing and implementing the business development and marketing strategies
Support and facilitate development and implementation of annual budgets for the department.
Provide statistical information and market intelligence reports on trends relevant to the group
Work with the Business Development teams to identify and segment the target markets for the group and ensure that appropriate products/services are developed for each of these segments.
Creating and maintaining critical data on customer profiles, target markets and allocating appropriate resources accordingly.
Maintain existing business relationships through continuous client follow up
Providing monthly and quarterly reports on sales and marketing performance against budgets, competition and market conditions
Design and coordinate an integrated marketing & communications strategy to sustain the company brand.
Identify business opportunities within the East African market and develop plans for translating these opportunities into business results
Set performance standards, manage, and motivate the sales team to achieve high productivity.
To be involved in any new sales pitches and proposals
Oversee companies' electronic marketing efforts including supervision of Web site design and maintenance
Any other role as maybe assigned A Bachelors degree in Marketing or any other business related degree.
Masters Degree in Commerce or Strategic Management
Be registered with the professional bodies such Marketing Society of Kenya (MSK) or Chartered Institutes of Marketers (CIM) or any other recognized bodies.
Not less than 33 years of age.
Minimum of 12 years relevant experience in marketing, strategic management, entrepreneurship and business development with at least 7 years in managerial position.
Knowledge and experience in performance management systems e.g. Balanced Score Card will be an added advantage.
Demonstrated ability to work against a sales plan and meet sales targets.
Excellent communication and presentation skills with the ability to deal effectively at all levels
Proficiency in Microsoft Office
Have well-developed interpersonal skills.
Ability to learn quickly and develop products
Creative, with the ability to think 'outside the box'.
Must be enthusiastic and results orientated with high energy and drive.
An outgoing, confident individual with initiative.
If you are interested in the position and have the skills and talents our client is looking for, we would like to hear from you. Please forward a copy of your updated resume, and your current salary and benefits package to info@dorbe-leit.co.ke before close of business 5th September 2011. Born again Christians are strongly encouraged to apply. Only successful candidates will be contacted.
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| Office Administrators CV Requests Posted: 30 Aug 2011 03:52 AM PDT This is an
open position.? We get urgent requests for Administrators?and
would like to have CVs in our database.? Primary Responsibilities? General Office…
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| Head of Strategy & Business Development Job in Kenya Posted: 30 Aug 2011 03:51 AM PDT Our client,
through its subsidiaries is a fast growing player in the Construction and
Engineering sector and is exploring opportunities in the Real Estate and
Telecommunication sectors.? They…
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| Executive Secretary Career Opportunity in Kenya Posted: 30 Aug 2011 03:50 AM PDT Job
Description for Executive Secretary? Will often be privy to very confidential information and therefore must be able
to work with sensitive information in a professional and confidential…
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| Technical Sales Representative Careers in Kenya Posted: 30 Aug 2011 03:49 AM PDT Our client
dealing with sales and service of scientific laboratory equipment for both
public and private sector across the E.A requires a suitable candidate to fill
in the following…
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| Associate Project Director, Food Aid Posted: 30 Aug 2011 01:09 AM PDT Organisation:?
World Vision Country:?
Kenya Closing date:?
09 Sep 2011 PURPOSE OF POSITION: The purpose of this position is for its holder to manage and supervise the food aid program of World Vision Kenya. Assist the Branch teams in managing the food aid programs, and to develop program proposals that will lead to the transition of the food program rehabilitation and development phase. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: Food Program Management
Ensure that interventions in Food Aid are designed and developed not only in alignment with a fully integrated three track ministry approach but also in compliance with WV, GOK, SPHERE and other accepted norms and standards;
Direct the provision and/or establishment of needed tools, methodological approaches, technical assistance, training / capacity building, DME support and accompanying business processes that ensure successful program interventions
Prepare and present comprehensive operating plan for the food aid program.
Coordinate with the other sectors within World Vision in managing the food aid program(Branches, Sub branches,IPAs,IMQ,P&C, CC, Communications and F&A).
Coordinate with World Food Program and other donors in satisfying requirements and developing new food programs that are required.
Supervise Snr Commodities Officer, CCTS Coordinator, Program Officer-DME and Program Officer Food Aid by organizing periodic meetings and giving them work plans, targets, and outputs to deliver.
Provide direct oversight of all food aid program management in the districts.
Coordinate with the relief team the work in Nairobi and the filed operations related to food program.
Prepare the monthly transportation and distribution plan nationally.
Responsible for ensuring adequate food stocks, healthy pipeline by constantly following up calls forwards with donors and alerting the internal stakeholders of the status.
Install the WV food aid system in the districts.
Install the warehouse management system according to WV standards
File claims for every loss of food and follow up according to the schedule set up in the WV manual
Ensure that materials and equipment required in the projects are provided
Provide support to all the field offices on commodity management
Review the monthly distribution plans and beneficiary lists submitted to Nairobi
Manage food distribution teams and oversee random distributions during field visits
Ensure that monthly commodity reports are prepared.
Ensure that Commodity Tracking System is installed and used to generate weekly and monthly reports.
Provide the management with program information on a timely basis
Attend and participate in national coordination meetings with feedback to the group.
Liaise with major food aid donors regarding food aid availability and increased levels of support.
Participate in national assessments on food security and give feedback to the team.
Explore opportunities for new projects and work with the Program officer to raise resources
Maintain good relations with donors
Liaise with finance to prepare food aid logistics budget based on tonnage.
Manage implementation of projects as per the approved budgets and participate in the preparation of budgets for upcoming projects
Coordinate with HR to identify and recruit food aid staff.
All recruited staff are trained on commodity management, reporting and documentation.
ERDM training on food aid management and accounting conducted for ADP and zonal staff in collaboration with the programs team KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES: REQUIRED:
A bachelor's degree in social sciences/community development or related fields. .
Have at least 7 years experience and at least 3 years experience as a manager in commodity programming, designing, planning, implementing, supervising and reporting on Food Aid
Programming and logistics or related field including hands on experience in food distribution, warehouse management and managing food aid projects.
They must have both an extensive conceptual understanding of and demonstrated practical command for implementing program design, management and evaluation principals:
The holder of this position must be a results orientated leader who can manage and satisfy multiple and at times conflicting organizational, donor and other stakeholder demands.
He /she must also have solid public relations skills and be a strong team player.
Posses fleet management skills and exposure to commodity financial management.
Must be team player and have good management/supervision skills.
Should be a problem solver and have good analytical skills.
Strong knowledge of lotus, MS Excel, MS Word, fax and e-mail
Ability to effectively develop rapport and relate to donors, NGOs, counterparts, and government agencies
Must have the ability to travel and a flexible approach to living conditions.
Fluency in English and ability to write well and express ideas in a sensitive manner within the context of a humanitarian approach.
Posses' excellent presentation skills.
Knowledge of humanitarian standards. PREFERRED:
An advanced degree is preferred If you are qualified and interested in the position, please visit our website to apply:
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| Statistician-Academic Research Writer in Psychology-Doctoral Student Job Vacancy Posted: 30 Aug 2011 12:38 AM PDT Looking
for a statistician to write research report for academic journals in the area
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related…
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| Farm Manager and Caretaker Jobs in Kenya Posted: 30 Aug 2011 12:37 AM PDT Farm Manager? A medium size coffee farm is urgently looking for suitable personnel to fill
the position of a Farm Manager.? Qualifications:? Diploma
or certificate in an…
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