Tuesday, September 20, 2011

kenya's hot jobs

kenya's hot jobs


Business Development Manager Job opportunity in kenya. (100K)

Posted: 19 Sep 2011 11:01 PM PDT


Our client,is seeking to recruit a Business Development Manager. This position calls for a strategic thinker, expert negotiator and an intuitive marketing ability.


Duties and Responsibilities:
Identify, qualify and secure business opportunities by cultivating and maintaining mutually beneficial business relationships with current and potential clients.

Leverage executive-level relationships to develop targeted sales strategies that convey a customized approach to all business.
Actively research potential clients and pursue new business relationships.
Work in tandem with sales executives to plan and coordinate business generation activities.
Maintain existing business relationships through continuous client follow up, responding to client inquiries and resolving problems on their behalf.

Qualifications and experience:
Diploma or any other business related degree
Aggressive, ambitious and result-oriented
Experience in FMCG industry preferred.
Preferably 5 to 7 years experience in sales and marketing
Presentable with good communication & interpersonal skills
Highly polished and articulate

To apply, send your CV only to jobs@staff-kenya.com before 24th September 2011.

Clearly indicate the position applied for

Only serious candidates need apply

www.staff-kenya.com

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Sales Executive Job vacncy in kenya. (30,000 + Commission)

Posted: 19 Sep 2011 10:59 PM PDT


Job Title: Sales Executive
Gross Salary: 30,000 Plus Commission
Number of Positions Open: 1
Reports To: Retail Manager
Location: Kenya

Closing Date: Open Until Filled

Summary
Our client is a toy shop. They are currently looking for an individual
to fill the role of Sales Executive. The sales person will be responsible to marketing to schools, churches, and any education facilities..

Primary Responsibilities
The primary job responsibilities of a sales executive first and foremost include;
Maintaining a healthy relationship with the company's clients
He/she should always be available to the client and identify new business opportunities, customers, markets and potential products
Gather market intelligence
Gathering customer satisfaction surveys will not only contribute to the executive's success, but the company as a whole
Ensure that company has an in depth understanding of the users of company services and their ongoing needs

Skills and Requirements
Should have experience in selling at least one of the products in our offering, Computer literate
1-3 years experience sales experience in one or more products indicated above
Ability to be convincing and negotiate deals
Creative approach to sales and marketing
Smart with an easy and ready smile (pleasant personality)
Good communication, customer service and writing skills.
Excellent organization and problem solving skills.
Self-motivated and adaptable to be able to work with minimal supervision.
Must have a driving license.

How to Apply
Interested candidates holding the necessary requirements, good performance and / or references are encouraged to apply with detailed CV's, inclusive of names and contacts of 3 referees, current telephone number and email address by sending CV to jobs@staff-kenya.com

Only short listed candidates will be contacted. www.staff-kenya.com
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Sales Executives Job vacancies In Githurai, Kibera, Lower Kabete

Posted: 19 Sep 2011 10:57 PM PDT


 Job DescriptionSalary: 15K plus commissions
Are you living in either Kibera, Githurai, Or Lower Kabete our client a firm based in Hurligham is looking for sales executive to sell its products in Kibera Estate


Roles and responsibilities
Identifying new markets and business opportunities by visiting retail shops and supermarkets

Maintaining and developing relationships with new and existing customers.
Visiting potential customers for new business.
Negotiating the terms of an agreement and closing sales.
Gathering market and customer information and providing feedback on future market trends.
Advising on forthcoming product developments.
Recording sales and order information and sending copies to the sales office.
Reviewing your own sales performance and that of the entire team, aiming to meet or exceed targets.

Skills required
The ability and desire to sell.
Excellent communication skills.
Strong industry awareness.
A confident and determined approach.
Resilience and the ability to cope with rejection.
A high degree of self-motivation and drive.
The ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
The capacity to flourish in a competitive environment.

Job Specifications
A minimum of a certificate in Sales and marketing or a related field'
1 year of experience in sales Management.
Experience with selling fast moving consumer goods
Ability to drive sales

If you are up to the challenge, posses the necessary qualification and experience, 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 to jobs@staff-kenya.com

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.
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Sales & Marketing Manager Real Estate Job in kenya . ( 70k).

Posted: 19 Sep 2011 10:55 PM PDT


Our client, a real estate development company develops exclusive (residential) real estate and has a high net worth customer base. The company is currently looking for a Sales and Marketing Manager.


Responsibilities
Generate leads by executing the marketing strategy through sales and marketing strategies including but not limited to organizing presence at general real estate events, advertising, website and organizing dedicated sales events.
Follow up the leads generated and closing sales.

Attend Sales and Marketing meetings and be responsible for the preparation of annual and monthly sales and marketing budgets.
Develop the company's sales and marketing strategy.
Co-managing the communications and PR strategy for various projects.
Manage internal and external relationships
Coordinate the sales team through the administrative and legal processes.
Supervise outsourced production of sales and marketing materials.

Requirements
A business related field or a Diploma in marketing.
Minimum of 4 years experience in a similar position with proven sales skills.
Sales background where products or services sold have been 'hard sell'.
Experience in Real Estate would be an added advantage.
Ability to network, communicate comfortably
Ability to work independently, solve problems to achieve desired results.

How to apply:
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 30th September 2011.

Email: jobs@staff-kenya.com

Only short listed candidates will be contacted. www.staff-kenya.com

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Plant Electrician and Information Technology Officer Jobs at Oxfam in Dadaab Kenya

Posted: 19 Sep 2011 10:49 PM PDT


Oxfam's Kenya Programme is a complex programme that incorporates both rapid and slow onset emergencies as well as longer term development and policy work.

Oxfam Kenya applies a one programme approach which means it has multiple activities that support a holistic approach to humanitarian, development and advocacy for long lasting change in poverty reduction.

Oxfam in Kenya works in the north, principally in Turkana, Dadaab and Wajir, the Nairobi informal settlements and on national
level advocacy and coordination issues in multi stakeholder fora.

Oxfam has launched its largest ever appeal in Africa in response to the massive food crisis facing more than 12 million people across Ethiopia, Somalia and Kenya.

In Kenya, Oxfam aims to help 1.3 million people with clean water, cash initiatives and veterinary support people's livestock.

To this end, we are seeking to fill the following positions:

Information Technology Officer

Location: Dadaab

Contract: Fixed Term contract upto March 2012

The IT Officer will be required to support the email system and ensure its reliability in the Dadaab office, ensure effective data management in the server including disaster recovery that ensures data is backed up and restoration tested regularly to ensure business continuity as well as provide support to programmes in implementing and maintaining applications that assist them in their day to day work.

The post-holder will manage the deployment of crucial systems upgrade, configure hardware and setup according to the set global standards, organise and conduct formal Induction to all new staff, as well as ensure user compliance to internal policies and procedures and report to Regional Information & Systems Manager in case of violations.

The incumbent of this position will contribute to budgeting and forecasting in relation to IT equipment, provide first level support to hardware/software maintenance & upgrades in the Dadaab office as well as act as the support person during system upgrades or rollouts by independently carrying out IS systems upgrades in the Dadaab offices.

To be successful in this role you will have a graduate in Computer Science or Information systems and professional training on computers, with knowledge on Local Area Networks, servers (basic hardware and software), possess high level of competence in development and implementation of computerised systems and be technically competent in area of specialisation and/or experience in IT workflows.

You will be required to have good written and verbal communication skills in English, possess the ability to take initiative in problem solving and learn/follow Oxfam policies and (technical) procedures to do the job.

In-depth experience in similar role is mandatory.

Plant Electrician

Location: Dadaab

Contract: Fixed Term contract upto March 2012

The Plant electrician will be expected to service and maintain gensets and pumps by monitoring all the electrical installations in the generator rooms and making recommendations of their replacements or repairs.

S/he will be expected to retrieve, repair and install boreholes submersible pumps, monitoring yield trends and behaviour of boreholes and suggest relevant remedial measures where necessary as well as repair and maintain standby control panels, change over switches and other
electrical equipments in the workshop.

The postholder will be expected to prepare weekly and monthly unit reports on jobs and conditions of all the relevant systems, do technical designs of the power grid for the Oxfam compounds in Dadaab and also assist in supervision of the contractors doing upgrade or installations of the power grids in Oxfam compounds.

To be successful in this role you will have a suitable qualification (Plant electrician grade one/diploma plant option) coupled with in-depth experience in plant workshop and in relevant field work.

You will be expected to be proficient in MS Office software and in possession of excellent communication skills in English and Swahili languages (both written and spoken).

You should be willing and ready to work for long and odd hours and have the ability to work with minimal supervision.

To apply

If you believe you fit the profile, please submit your application and CV detailing your experience for the post and including daytime telephone contact and two referees, preferably your current line managers to kenyajobs@oxfam.org.uk 0R drop your application at Oxfam Dadaab main office not later than 3rd October 2011.

We are committed to ensuring diversity and gender equality within our organization
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Business Support Manager Job in vacancy Oxfam Nairobi Kenya

Posted: 19 Sep 2011 10:47 PM PDT


Business Support Manager

Location: Nairobi, Kenya

Level: Global C1

Contract: Open ended

Salary: £23,090 - £29,954 net per annum plus other benefits

The Kenya Programme, with an annual turnover of around £25 million is a complex programme that incorporates both rapid
and slow onset emergencies as well as longer term development and policy work.

Oxfam Kenya applies a one programme approach which means it works on a multitude of activities that support a holistic approach to humanitarian, development and advocacy such that long lasting change happens whilst fulfilling Oxfam's humanitarian mandate.

Oxfam in Kenya works in the north, principally in Turkana, Dadaab and Wajir, the Nairobi informal settlements and on national level advocacy and coordination issues in multi stakeholder fora.

Oxfam has launched its largest ever appeal in Africa in response to the massive food crisis facing more than 12 million people across Ethiopia, Somalia and Kenya. In Kenya, Oxfam aims to help 1.3 million people with clean water, cash initiatives and veterinary support people's livestock.

To this end, we are seeking to fill the following positions:

To strengthen and lead the support function in the programme work Oxfam GB is looking for a highly innovative and motivated individual to work as a Business Support Manager based in Nairobi.

You will provide overall management advisory role on all aspects of programme support, including managing and contributing to the work of HR, Finance, Logistics & Administration and Fundraising teams.

You will be responsible for overseeing the functioning of the Kenya programme office to ensure that office systems run in an efficient and co-ordinated manner.

Working with the Regional Centre IT team you will maintain an overview of information technology and communications requirements and manage their implementation accordingly.

In close collaboration with the finance team you will be expected to ensure accurate and timely input into the production of financial reports to donors as well as effective tracking and reporting on multiple donor funded programmes, ensuring that the programme is cost effective, efficient and complies with all organisational standards of management and accountability.

You will identify and design appropriate training for staff and partners in the areas of logistics & administration, finances, human resources and fundraising. You will be part of the senior management team.

Previous work experience of programme service management (human resources, finance, capital assets, information management and logistics) in emergency and/or development context in an international setting is essential.

You will be required to be an assertive communicator, proven decision- maker and be in possession of excellent people management skills as well as the ability to work innovatively with minimal supervision.

You'll have well-developed interpersonal and cross-cultural skills and demonstrable ability to be flexible in demanding situations. An excellent oral and written communications skill in English is essential.

If you believe that you fit the job and the person profile please send your application to kenyajobs@oxfam.org.uk or apply online at www.oxfam.org.uk/jobs using REF INT4886.

The closing date for applications is 7th October 2011
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Data Warehouse Senior Technical Manager Job in Futures Group Kenya

Posted: 19 Sep 2011 10:46 PM PDT


Position: Data Warehouse Senior Technical Manager

Reports To: Chief of Party

Project Description:

Established in 1971, Futures Group develops and delivers innovative, locally relevant, evidence - based solutions to improve the health and well- being of people around the world.

We have assisted governmental and non-governmental agencies, foundations, and the private sector by designing, implementing and evaluating programs in HIV, sexual and reproductive health, population and family planning, maternal and child health, infectious diseases, and gender.

Futures Group has deep expertise in policy and advocacy, research and strategic information, health markets and private sector engagement, modeling and economic analysis, patient monitoring and management/HMIS, strategic consulting, and program management.

Futures Group provides HMIS support to the Government of Kenya (GoK) and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).

Under a new contract, the Futures team provides a range of technical assistance including: support for the continued development and implementation of the national HMIS strategy; improving information flow to guide policy and program decisions; facilitating interoperability between disparate HMIS including specific efforts to harmonize and integrate laboratory, pharmacy, and electronic medical records (EMR) sub-systems; and developing a data warehouse.

Position Summary:

The Data Warehouse Senior Technical Manager will advise and provide technical expertise to the Chief of Party, and the broader project team.

This individual will lead the project's strategy for and implementation of the data warehouse, define the business and information requirements, resolve high-level business and information issues, coach both the HMIS/NASCOP and Futures Group team in the development of the data warehousing solution, provide continuity in all major data warehousing solution decisions, and determine how technology can be applied to meet the client's needs.

The work requires innovation, often with very little guidance. There is an organizational reliance on the knowledge, initiative and experience of the Data Warehouse Senior Technical Manager. Work is very technical in nature and knowledge is specialized.

Minimum Qualifications, Skills and Knowledge:
  • Demonstrated technical expertise in design, development, deployment and maintaining large data warehouse (DW) or very large databases
  • Deep technical understanding of data warehouse model and design methodologies, ETL, Data Marts, OLAP, OLTP,Metadata, normalization, 3NF, Dimensions, SCD Slowly Changing Dimensions,
  • Experience in requirements gathering for DW, creating Use Cases, UML , Enterprise Architect, ER Diagrams, Data Dictionary, Test Cases,
  • Demonstrated technical experience integrating different data sources (e.g health, finances, vital statistics, education, planning) from different databases (MySQL, SQL Server, Oracle) while addressing issue of data quality;
  • Strong operational experience in improving in database performance, optimization, data aggregation, SQL queries for coding for interactive dashboards, charts and reports
  • A minimum of 5 - 7 years' proven technical experience is required
  • Desired Datawarehouse business intelligence (BI) experience, software tools (Business Objects, Cognos, Microstrategy) or any open source BI software tools (Pentaho, JasperSoft, SpagoBI, icCube)
  • Strong understanding of public health information systems in Kenya, including EMRs.
  • Oral and written communication skills, Good writing skills are required to develop and articulate data warehouse strategy and implementation plan and present ideas to various audiences
  • A university degree in computer science or information technology or any related discipline is required as a minimum, post graduate qualification and /or relevant certification courses will be an added advantage
Essential Functions:
  • Design , develop, test, deploy, maintain, large, robust data warehouse at MOH
  • Lead technical responsibility for development of national health data warehouse and identified data sources
  • Lead in design, modeling, architecture of robust data warehouse platform;
  • Lead technical responsibility to integrate data from different data sources (health, finances, vital statistics, education) into data warehouse solution
  • Lead the information gathering and documentation process in consultation with the Ministries of Health
  • Lead in development of data warehousing standards and SOPs , and test cases
  • Resolve performance, database issues associated with maintaining and enhancing large data warehouse
Additional Information

Equipment to be used: General office equipment; Computers

Physical demands: N/A

Must be available for domestic and international travel for up to 30% of the time.

All applications for this position should be submitted online at www.futuresgroup.com via the Careers page before September 27, 2011.

Futures Group provides equal employment to all participants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, gender, age, disability, sexual orientation, veteran or marital status.
 
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