Print Sales Executives Jobs in Kenya

Print Sales Executives
Are you interested in joining a highly successful, well established, steadily growing Print Company and have knowledge and self drive required for this role?

The candidate’s key responsibilities will include:

Reporting to the Sales Manager
    * Generate new business opportunities and manage existing client portfolio
    * To build excellent relationships with clients, in order to sell the company’s services
    * Meeting and exceeding sales targets and maximizing the profitability of each project
    * Maintaining relationships with existing customers through regular review visits
    * Visiting potential customers to demonstrate products and gain new markets
    * Contacting clients by phone/email to take briefs, approve artwork, manage projects and ensure installation/delivery of goods
    * Keep up to date with market and customer information
    * Advising on forthcoming product developments and discussing special promotions
    * Gain a clear understanding of the customers’ business and requirements
    * Monitoring of print management for your clients and ensuring timely deliveries

Requirements:
    * Degree or a Diploma in Sales or Marketing
    * Min. 3 years experience in sales and marketing preferable in printing or related industry
    * Have a valid clean Driving License.
    * Proven track record in Print Sales will be an advantage

Key Skills
    * Excellent communication and client presentation skills.
    * Good print knowledge
    * Excellent customer service skills.
    * Must have ability to work efficiently with minimal supervision with strong prioritization skills
    * Good industry commercial awareness.
    * Good print technical knowledge and understanding of print production processes.
    * A team player
    * Great communication Skills

Send CVS to titus@kentrain.co.ke and mainamaina83@yahoo.com by  6th February 2013  and remember to put the jb title

Job at Sanergy Logistics Nairobi Kenya _Assistant Manager

  Company Description
Sanergy is a social venture that builds a sustainable sanitation network throughout Nairobi's slums by creating
a network of local entrepreneurs who run small-scale sanitation centers.
We provide affordable, accessible and hygienic sanitation services to individuals, thereby making a valuable contribution to their communities.
We collect and convert the waste from our network of toilets into valuable by-products such as fertilizer and energy.


Role & Responsibilities
The Logistics Assistant Manager is in charge of overseeing the collection and transport of waste generated by Fresh Life toilets within the Sanergy project areas.

This includes work planning/ performance management, human resource and facility management, inventory and budget management, process improvement as well as cross-team communication and collaboration.

The Logistics Assistant Manager reports directly to the Engineering Operations Manager and is in charge of the Collection Team Supervisors.

Key Accountabilities:
Work planning/ performance management
    * Develop shift plans on monthly and workplans on weekly basis, ensure that they are adhered to and
tasks are performed to full satisfaction and on time
    * Provide instruction to Team Supervisors during weekly work plan meetings
    * Evaluate and complete performance appraisals of Logistics Team employees

Human resource and facility management
    * Ensure that all waste is collected and transported to the waste treatment plant using appropriate means in the most safe and efficient manner possible
    * Develop, implement, monitor and evaluate occupational and environmental health and safety regulations
    * Develop, implement, continuously evaluate and up-date work instructions
    * Responsible for striving for and meeting Key Performance Indicators developed for Logistics & Collection
    * Prepare and complete routine maintenance inspections of collection equipment and collection centers, to ensure equipment and facilities are kept in good tidy order and malfunctioning of equipment is repaired to provide a professional and safe working environment.
    * Interview, hire and train new staff required for waste collection
    * Maintain discipline, morale and personnel relations among the team
    * Support Collection Team supervisor in planning routes and logistics for collection and ensure additional equipment or manpower is made available ahead of time
    * Develop, implement and continuously evaluate customer service guidelines for the waste collection team
    * Data analysis and interpretation of Waste Collection, provide and implement recommendations on improvement of customer service, routes and collection methods

Field Visits

    * Oversee collection routes/ collection centers and monitor that safety instructions are followed during collection and transport
    * Ensure that customer service guidelines are followed and data collection is done accurately

Inventory and budget management

    * Track and record expenses daily and submit budget on time
    * Ensure request of MPESA payment are submitted for approval in time
    * Bi-weekly submission of petty cash expenses

Cross- team communication and collaboration

    * Provide assistance to other teams in hosting trainings and site visits
    * Document and report any issues related to operations and installation of Fresh Life toilets to the respective
    * teams
    * Attend all scheduled meetings and company functions as required
    * Undertake other assigned duties and projects as required

Key Requirements:

    * Computer skills: MS office, Email, internet, preferable: salesforce
    * Leadership skills
    * Experience in logistic and knowledge of customer service principles
    * Ability to communicate effectively at all levels
    * Strong in problem solving and analytical thinking
    * Minimum of an Upper Second Class , with honors, Bachelor’s Degree in Environmental Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Process Engineering or Equivalent
    * Minimum of 2 years of work experience as a supervisor or manager

If you are interested and believe you possess the necessary skills and background, click here to submit your application online

Jobs at Sanergy Processing Plant in Nairobi Kenya -Assistant Manager

  Company Description
Sanergy is a social venture that builds a sustainable sanitation network throughout Nairobi's slums, by creating a network of local entrepreneurs who run small-scale sanitation centers.
We provide affordable, accessible and hygienic sanitation services to individuals, thereby making a valuable contribution to their communities.
We collect and convert the waste from our network of toilets into valuable by-products such as fertilizer and energy.

Role & Responsibilities:
The Processing Plant Assistant Manager is in charge with overseeing and operating the treatment plant for organic waste.

This includes work planning/ performance management, human resource and facility management, inventory and budget management, process improvement as well as cross-team communication and collaboration.

The Processing Plant Assistant Manager reports directly to the Engineering Operaitons Manager and is in charge of the Processing Team Supervisors.

Key Accountabilities:
 Work planning/ performance management

    * Develop shift plans on monthly and work plans on weekly basis, ensure that they are adhered and tasks are performed to full satisfaction and on time
    * Provide instruction to Team Supervisor during weekly work plan meetings
    * Evaluate and complete performance appraisals of Waste Processing Team employees

Human resource and facility management

    * Ensure that all waste is processed in the waste treatment plant using appropriate means in the most safe and efficient manner possible
    * Develop, implement, monitor and evaluate occupational and environmental health and safety regulations
    * Develop, implement, continuously evaluate and up-date work instructions
    * Responsible for striving for and meeting Key Performance Indicators developed for Waste Processing
    * Interview, hire and train new staff required for waste processing
    * Maintain discipline, morale and personnel relations among the team
    * Interpret monitoring data, troubleshoots problems and develop and implements solutions to improve current treatment process
    * Interpret laboratory data for compost boxes and windrows, establish and conduct final quality control of finished product
    * Support Processing Team Supervisor in treatment of waste, including provision and ordering of equipment and manpower needed
    * Focus on continuous improvement of process through most effective usage of manpower and equipment
    * Implement research experiments

Plant inspection

    * Oversee waste treatment plant staff as well as development of the site and its operations
    * Prepare and complete routine maintenance inspections of plant facility and equipment, to ensure facility is
    * kept in good tidy order and malfunctioning of equipment is repaired to provide a professional and safe working environment.

Inventory and budget management

    * Track and record expenses daily and submit budget on time
    * Ensure request of MPESA payments are submitted for approval in time
    * Bi-weekly submission of petty cash expenses

Cross- team communication and collaboration

    * Provide assistance to other teams in hosting trainings and site visits
    * Attend all scheduled meetings and company functions as required
    * Undertake other assigned duties and projects as required

Key Requirements:

    * Computer skills: MS office, Email, internet, preferable: salesforce
    * Leadership skills
    * Ability to communicate effectively at all levels
    * Strong in problem solving and analytical thinking
    * Detail and result orientation
    * Minimum of an Upper Second Class , with honors, Bachelor’s Degree in Environmental Engineering,
    * Mechanical Engineering, Process Engineering or Equivalent
    * Minimum of 2 years of work experience as a supervisor or manager

If you are interested and believe that you possess the necessary skills and background, please click here to submit your application online

Job in Maai Mahiu, Kenya-CTC International Special Needs- Teacher

Job Title: Program Manager
Reports to: Friends of Rang’i (FoR) - Kenya; Board of Directors.
Based at: FoR Office – Genga Sub-location, Central Gem Location, Rangwe Division, Homa Bay District.

Purpose of the Role:
To assist the Friends of Rang’I Board of Directors in conceptualizing, designing and implementing Friends of Rang’I Strategic Plan and the Annual Operational project plans.

Key Responsibilities and Accountabilities:
    * Conceptualize, design and implement Friends of Rang’I’s strategic plan and annual operational plans.
    * Facilitate networking and partnership building with stakeholders ie. Government, CSOS and Private Partners
    * Lead, develop and inspire a pool of diverse workers capable of delivering on the mandate of Friends of Rang’I.
    * Identify funding opportunities and develop partnerships, collaboration and contacts with funding agencies and other stakeholders.
    * Report to the Friends of Rang’I Board of Directors periodically on team and individual work accomplishments, challenges, issues, progress in mastering tasks and work processes, and individual and team training needs.
    * Confer with project personnel to provide technical advice and to resolve work related problems and also provide feedback.
    * Coordinate project activities with activities of government regulatory and other governmental agencies.
    * Travel frequently to projects and mobilize partner organizations as envisioned in the project document, stakeholders and beneficiary communities as per agreements reached between partner organizations and Friends of Rang’I to fulfil the objectives of the projects.
    * Ensure integrity and professionalism is upheld within the organization staff, volunteers and interns.

Skills and Experience:

    * Degree in Social Sciences or related fields.
    * Minimum of 5 years experience working with rural communities in community development or education
    * High levels of skills in the project planning and management, demonstrated skills in prioritising task and meeting deadlines.
    * Strong communication, analytical and report writing skills with fluency in spoken and writing English.
    * Knowledge and skills in basic computing including Ms Word, Ms Excel, Powerpoint.
    * Demonstrated interpersonal skills in working with a multi-disciplinary team.
    * Good knowledge and experience of participatory approaches in project development and implementation.
    * Willingness and enthusiasm to live and work with rural and vulnerable communities living in remote areas of the country.
    * Knowledge and fluency in Luo language will be an added advantage.

Friends of Rang’I is an equal opportunity employer.

Canvassing will lead to immediate disqualification.

Applications should include;

    * Letter of application indicating interest
    * Current Curriculum Vitae with telephone numbers and e-mail addresses
    * Three letters of reference with telephone numbers and e-mail addresses
    * Copies of Certificates

Applications Due: 1st February 2013.

Applications will be accepted either through e-mail to:

Recruitment Committee, Friends of Rang’I
E-mail: recruitment@friendsofrangi.org

Or posted: P.O. Box 19146 Mega City - 40123, Kisumu

Or dropped: Friends of Rang’I Offices ( Kisumu – Mega City or Rang’I)

NB: Full Terms of Reference are available at www.friendsofrangi.org

Jobs at friends of rangi-Program Manager

Job Title: Program Manager
Reports to: Friends of Rang’i (FoR) - Kenya; Board of Directors.
Based at: FoR Office – Genga Sub-location, Central Gem Location, Rangwe Division, Homa Bay District.

Purpose of the Role:
To assist the Friends of Rang’I Board of Directors in conceptualizing, designing and implementing Friends of Rang’I Strategic Plan and the Annual Operational project plans.

Key Responsibilities and Accountabilities:
    * Conceptualize, design and implement Friends of Rang’I’s strategic plan and annual operational plans.
    * Facilitate networking and partnership building with stakeholders ie. Government, CSOS and Private Partners
    * Lead, develop and inspire a pool of diverse workers capable of delivering on the mandate of Friends of Rang’I.
    * Identify funding opportunities and develop partnerships, collaboration and contacts with funding agencies and other stakeholders.
    * Report to the Friends of Rang’I Board of Directors periodically on team and individual work accomplishments, challenges, issues, progress in mastering tasks and work processes, and individual and team training needs.
    * Confer with project personnel to provide technical advice and to resolve work related problems and also provide feedback.
    * Coordinate project activities with activities of government regulatory and other governmental agencies.    * Travel frequently to projects and mobilize partner organizations as envisioned in the project document, stakeholders and beneficiary communities as per agreements reached between partner organizations and Friends of Rang’I to fulfil the objectives of the projects.
    * Ensure integrity and professionalism is upheld within the organization staff, volunteers and interns.

Skills and Experience:

    * Degree in Social Sciences or related fields.
    * Minimum of 5 years experience working with rural communities in community development or education
    * High levels of skills in the project planning and management, demonstrated skills in prioritising task and meeting deadlines.
    * Strong communication, analytical and report writing skills with fluency in spoken and writing English.
    * Knowledge and skills in basic computing including Ms Word, Ms Excel, Powerpoint.
    * Demonstrated interpersonal skills in working with a multi-disciplinary team.
    * Good knowledge and experience of participatory approaches in project development and implementation.
    * Willingness and enthusiasm to live and work with rural and vulnerable communities living in remote areas of the country.
    * Knowledge and fluency in Luo language will be an added advantage.

Friends of Rang’I is an equal opportunity employer.

Canvassing will lead to immediate disqualification.

Applications should include;

    * Letter of application indicating interest
    * Current Curriculum Vitae with telephone numbers and e-mail addresses
    * Three letters of reference with telephone numbers and e-mail addresses
    * Copies of Certificates

Applications Due: 1st February 2013.

Applications will be accepted either through e-mail to:

Recruitment Committee, Friends of Rang’I
E-mail: recruitment@friendsofrangi.org

Or posted: P.O. Box 19146 Mega City - 40123, Kisumu

Or dropped: Friends of Rang’I Offices ( Kisumu – Mega City or Rang’I)

NB: Full Terms of Reference are available at www.friendsofrangi.org

Manager Job in Homabay Kenya-Friends of Rang’i Program

Job Title: Program Manager
Reports to: Friends of Rang’i (FoR) - Kenya; Board of Directors.
Based at: FoR Office – Genga Sub-location, Central Gem Location, Rangwe Division, Homa Bay District.

Purpose of the Role:
To assist the Friends of Rang’I Board of Directors in conceptualizing, designing and implementing Friends of Rang’I Strategic Plan and the Annual Operational project plans.

Key Responsibilities and Accountabilities:
    * Conceptualize, design and implement Friends of Rang’I’s strategic plan and annual operational plans.
    * Facilitate networking and partnership building with stakeholders ie. Government, CSOS and Private Partners
    * Lead, develop and inspire a pool of diverse workers capable of delivering on the mandate of Friends of Rang’I.
    * Identify funding opportunities and develop partnerships, collaboration and contacts with funding agencies and other stakeholders.
    * Report to the Friends of Rang’I Board of Directors periodically on team and individual work accomplishments, challenges, issues, progress in mastering tasks and work processes, and individual and team training needs.
    * Confer with project personnel to provide technical advice and to resolve work related problems and also provide feedback.
    * Coordinate project activities with activities of government regulatory and other governmental agencies.    * Travel frequently to projects and mobilize partner organizations as envisioned in the project document, stakeholders and beneficiary communities as per agreements reached between partner organizations and Friends of Rang’I to fulfil the objectives of the projects.
    * Ensure integrity and professionalism is upheld within the organization staff, volunteers and interns.

Skills and Experience:

    * Degree in Social Sciences or related fields.
    * Minimum of 5 years experience working with rural communities in community development or education
    * High levels of skills in the project planning and management, demonstrated skills in prioritising task and meeting deadlines.
    * Strong communication, analytical and report writing skills with fluency in spoken and writing English.
    * Knowledge and skills in basic computing including Ms Word, Ms Excel, Powerpoint.
    * Demonstrated interpersonal skills in working with a multi-disciplinary team.
    * Good knowledge and experience of participatory approaches in project development and implementation.
    * Willingness and enthusiasm to live and work with rural and vulnerable communities living in remote areas of the country.
    * Knowledge and fluency in Luo language will be an added advantage.

Friends of Rang’I is an equal opportunity employer.

Canvassing will lead to immediate disqualification.

Applications should include;

    * Letter of application indicating interest
    * Current Curriculum Vitae with telephone numbers and e-mail addresses
    * Three letters of reference with telephone numbers and e-mail addresses
    * Copies of Certificates

Applications Due: 1st February 2013.

Applications will be accepted either through e-mail to:

Recruitment Committee, Friends of Rang’I
E-mail: recruitment@friendsofrangi.org

Or posted: P.O. Box 19146 Mega City - 40123, Kisumu

Or dropped: Friends of Rang’I Offices ( Kisumu – Mega City or Rang’I)

NB: Full Terms of Reference are available at www.friendsofrangi.org

Business Development Executive Job in Kenya-Position: Business Development Executive

Department: Business Development
Reporting to: Business Development Director
Industry: Information Technology
Availability: Immediately

Job Summary.
 Our client, an Information Technology software company, is seeking talented and devoted individuals to sell and market their product to customers and at the same time establish plans and strategies to expand their customer base in marketing.

Duties and Responsibilities
    * Conduct market research to investigate clients’ specific needs and organizational requirements in order to determine market demand.
    * Apply information gathered from investigation and already gained product knowledge to meet the needs of the clients.
    * Prepare, design and make presentations of company products and services to current and potential clients.
    * Create and maintain a good customer – company relationship by meeting all customer specifications, provide necessary product information to them and answer any forthcoming questions.
    * Negotiate with clients, prepare sales contracts, quotations, and invoices and present the documents to customers.
    * Prepare and submit daily, weekly and monthly sales reports.
    * Develop, coordinate and manage new and existing customer accounts and database for all the clients gained.
    * Report all customer complaints in writing and follow up until action is taken.
    * Provide technical support to clients including the installation of software programs and setting up of networks.
    * Develop strategies and programs that place the products accurately in the market segment.
    * Create and promote positive trade relations with partners and distributors.
    * Make follow ups on new and existing customers with an aim of winning new business opportunities.
    * Continually enhance revenue generation activities through market research
    * Any other duties assigned.

Competence

    * Excellent communication and customer service skills
    * Very presentable and neat
    * Ability to build rapport with customers and qualify their requirements
    * Commitment to hitting targets
    * Team player
    * Strong negotiation skills
    * Confident when communicating to clients on phone and face to face
    * Audible enough when communicating to people
    * Ability to demonstrate products.
    * Strong presentation skills.
    * Self motivated
    * Outgoing personality

Job Specification

    * Minimum diploma in Sales and Marketing from a recognized institution.
    * Experience in software sales/ Information Technology industry will be an added advantage.
    * Strong I.T technical background would be an advantage
    * Minimum two (2) years experience as a sales representative.
    * Age – not above 40 years

ONLY candidates fulfilling the requirements of the positions should email

    * their detailed CVs,
    * indicating your availability and
    * expected salary

Via email to ‘therecruiter@dafinaconsultants.com’ position remains open till a suitable candidate is selected.

Save the Children Jobs in Nairobi Kenya country office- Education Advisor

Job tittle : Education Advisor
Kenya Country Office
Team / Programme: Programme Development and Quality  
Location:  Nairobi
Grade:  TBC  (Competitive Package)   
Post Type: National or International
 Child Safeguarding: Level 3 - the responsibilities of the post may require the post holder to have regular contact with or access to children or young people

Role Purpose:
 S/He will expand Save the Children’s portfolio of education programming and ensure all education programming is of excellent technical quality.

Ensure that all education programmes contribute significantly to Save the Children’s strategic objectives, national/global learning and advocacy.

The post holder is expected to provide technical advice and support to project staff to ensure programming objectives are successfully achieved,

Scope of Role:
Reports to: Director Programme Development and Quality



Dimensions: Save the Children has been operational in Kenya since 1984, providing support to children through developmental and humanitarian relief programmes delivered both directly and through local partners.

Current programming focuses on child protection, child rights governance, education, health, HIV/AIDS, livelihoods, nutrition and WASH.

Save the Children has an operational presence in Dadaab Refugee Camp, Eldoret, Habaswein, Mandera, Meru and Wajir and has a logistics hub in Garissa.

Currently, we have a staff complement of approximately 370 staff and expenditure of approximately US$30 million this year.

Staff directly reporting to this post: None

Key Areas of Accountability:

Strategic Planning and Programme Development

    * To be fully aware of and actively participate in the development and review of any Country Strategic and Thematic Plans.  Specifically lead the development and implementation of the Education thematic plan.
    * Build on technical knowledge, personal understanding of the operation of education policy and services in Kenya, current/previous programming to develop proposals for new programming in close coordination with the programme staff. Ensure all new programming supports the achievement of Save the Children strategic and thematic objectives, specifically improving Education For All in Kenya.
    * Analyzing donor priorities and positions on issues related to education; identifying institutional funding opportunities and developing and maintaining contacts with potential donors, partners and key technical agencies

Policy Development

    * Be fully aware of national policies, strategies and other initiatives and developments by government and other stakeholders relating to the education and particularly pastoral, nomadic and/ or alternative approaches to basic education. Regularly assess and communicate the implications for Save the Children’s programme and priorities of any changes in the operating environment relevant to this theme in close collaboration with the other relevant advisor(s).
    * Develop policy briefs and position papers as and when required related to the education programme.  This may require technical support from other technical managers.

Programme Quality

    * To be responsible for the overall technical aspects of Save the Children’s education programme work in Kenya.
    * Liaise with the Operations department, ensure all education staff and partners receive the necessary and appropriate technical support. In consultation with staff and project managers agree on the range of advice, support, training and/or other assistance required from you to facilitate high quality programming.  This will involve regular visits to Save the Children operational areas.
    * Assist in the development of tools for project staff and partners to improve the quality of education work.  Where necessary provide technical training for project staff and partners as required (curriculum development, supportive supervision and mentoring partners, development of monitoring and evaluation tools; etc.
    * Where external consultants (local or international) are required to technically support or monitor and evaluate projects, lead the recruitment and subsequent management of contracted consultants as per the recruitment guidelines.
    * Ensure the development of an M&E framework that helps each project improve quality of reporting, clearly articulate progress and impact of projects, identify issues for advocacy and new programmes/projects in the future.
    * Review relevant monitoring reports to Donors to ensure that technical debates are well articulated and reports are of acceptable quality before submission. Provide support where necessary to improve report writing skills. 

Advocacy

    * Ensure that lessons learned are properly documented, effectively disseminated and, where appropriate, incorporated into wider advocacy initiatives.
    * Monitor and move forward the development of an Education Advocacy Plan.  Coordinate advocacy efforts and report results under each specific objective.
    * Represent and advocate for Save the Children with UN agencies, Donors, Kenyan Government, NGOs and others at the highest levels in both verbal and written communications to ensure Save the Children is seen as the lead international agency in Kenya in terms of innovation and quality of implementation of quality basic education. 

Specifically ensure the following:

a. Participation in monthly Education Cluster meetings

b. Education Working Group for Dadaab (UNHCR)

c. Ensure presence at relevant to UN coordination meetings at national and regional levels

d. Advise field teams to ensure adequate field visibility through technical attendance and technical meetings at district level

e. Ensure active dissemination of programmes findings and lessons learned through the production of high technical quality lessons learned documents and their effective dissemination to key stakeholders.

Others

    * Actively participate in key relevant internal meetings such as Programme Review Meetings, Senior Management Team or Area-based meetings as required. 
    * Participate in any Donor visit to project(s) within your portfolio as required. 

 Skills and Behaviours (our Values in Practice)

Accountability:

    * Holds self - accountable for making decisions, managing resources efficiently, achieving and role modelling Save the Children values
    * Holds the team and partners accountable to deliver on their responsibilities - giving them the freedom to deliver in the best way they see fit, providing the necessary development to improve performance and applying appropriate consequences when results are not achieved

Ambition:

    * Sets ambitious and challenging goals for themselves (and their team), takes responsibility for their own personal development and encourages others to do the same
    * Widely shares their personal vision for Save the Children, engages and motivates others
    * Future orientated, thinks strategically

Collaboration:

    * Builds and maintains effective relationships, with their team, colleagues, members and external partners and supporters
    * Values diversity, sees it as a source of competitive strength
    * Approachable, good listener, easy to talk to

Creativity:

    * Develops and encourages new and innovative solutions
    * Willing to take disciplined risks

Integrity:

    * Honest, encourages openness and transparency

Qualifications and Experience

    * A professional with a Masters’ Degree in education or equivalent
    * Significant professional experience of working at a senior advisory level in education for international NGOs or the private sector in Kenya
    * Excellent understanding of the education sector within the Kenyan context, particularly alternative, informal and nomadic education issues
    * Proven representation and advocacy skills
    * Strong commitment to capacity building of national staff and partners with willingness to adopt participatory and consultative approaches.
    * Strong report writing skills, including experience in writing funding proposals and donor reports.
    * Good interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate and negotiate clearly and effectively at all levels, taking into account cultural and language difficulties.  Tact and diplomacy are essential.
    * Experience in emergency education work
    * Experience in promoting and mainstreaming Child Rights Based programming in education programme design, implementation and evaluation.
    * Good understanding of poverty reduction strategy framework and related processes.
    * Ability to present complex information in a succinct and compelling manner.
    * Ability and willingness to dramatically change work practices and hours, and work with incoming surge teams, in the event of emergencies.
    * Fluency in English, both verbal and written, required.
    * Commitment to Save the Children values, including willingness to abide by and enforce the Child Safeguarding policy.

The application period is now open and will close on Friday  8th February 2013 at 4.30pm. 

To apply for open positions, please send a short cover letter and CV to Kenya.jobapplications@savethechildren.org  indicating the position applied for in the subject line.

Applicants who had previously applied for the position need not re-apply.

Save the Children Jobs in Kenya- Humanitarian Professionals

Job Tittle :Humanitarian Professionals

For over 90 years, Save the Children has been making a difference in children's lives in more than 120 countries.

We are the world's largest independent child rights organisation, underpinned by a vision in a world in which every child attains the right to survival, protection, development and participation.

Our mission to inspire breakthroughs in the way the world treats children, and to achieve immediate and lasting change in their lives.

Save the Children’s origins lie in humanitarian response, and this has remained a central part of our work ever since.

Members of our in country humanitarian team will contribute to organizational learning as well as building the organization’s capacity to respond quickly and effectively to humanitarian needs.

Save the Children International – Kenya Country Office invites applications from interested Kenya nationals who are humanitarian professionals to join our in-country roster of the Humanitarian team.

Subject to meeting our criteria and after interviewing successfully, identified humanitarian professionals will be retained in our roster and deployed in future on a need basis.


Some of the humanitarian roles we are recruiting for include:

    * Area Manager
    * Health Coordinator
    * Health Officer
    * Child Protection Coordinator
    * Child Protection Officer
    * Logistics Officer
    * Finance and Grants Officer
    * Nutrition Coordinator
    * Health Officer
    * HR Officer

Application process:

If you are a humanitarian professional and who is passionate about children, we would love to hear from you.

Please send us your 2 page CV and cover letter indicating contacts of three referees to kenya.jobapplications@savethechildren.org and this should reach us not later than 4th February, 2013. 

Please quote “Humanitarian Professional “ on the subject line.

Only short listed Candidates will be contacted.

Save the Children recruitment and selection procedures reflect our commitment to equal employment opportunities and the protection of children from abuse.

Senior Procurement Officer, Sales Interns, Account Manager, Graphic Designer and Fashion Designer Jobs in Kenya

Ultra Limited is an African company that is a global leader in textiles specializing in branded promotional apparel and materials of all types.
We are looking for highly motivated, ambitious and self driven candidates to fill the positions of:
1. Senior Procurement Officer
1  Position
Basic Function 
The job holder will be responsible for ensuring that all purchases done adhere to quality standards set by the organization and to ensure the implementation of sound and acceptable best practices in procurement practice and stores management.
Principal Accountabilities
    * Ensure the implementation of sound and acceptable best practices in procurement practice and stores management.

    * Ensure the organization obtains value for money in every procurement done, besides adhering to quality standards set by the organization
    * Develop and manage all third party vendor procurement agreements, purchasing and vendor contractual initiatives
    * Overall supervision of the stores operations
    * Develop key production outsourcing initiatives in the event outsourcing activities need to take place
Qualifications, Experience and Knowledge
    * Diploma in supplies and procurement / Bachelors Degree in purchasing and supplies

    * Member of professional body
    * At least three (3) years experience in a similar function
    * IT skills
Competencies
    * Strong interpersonal skills, ability to communicate and manager well at all levels of the organization.
    * Ability to adapt interpersonal style to suit different people or situations.
    * Good planning and organizational skills.
    * Ability to multitask and work under pressure.
2. Sales Interns
2 Position
Basic Function
The candidates will be expected to achieve maximum sales profitability, growth and account penetration within an assigned territory and/or market segment by effectively selling the company’s products.

Also make personally contacts and secure new business accounts/customers.

Principal Accountabilities

    * Servicing existing accounts, obtaining orders, and establishing new accounts by planning and organizing daily work schedule to call on existing or potential sales outlets and other trade factors.
    * Prospecting new clients and growing the business.
    * Preparing quotations, proposals, tenders, presentations as required.
    * Processing orders in a timely, efficient manner.
    * Developing new business by outgoing phone calls, networking groups and creative local marketing.

Qualifications, Experience and Knowledge

    * Diploma in sales and marketing/ Bachelors degree in Marketing
    * At least two (2) years experience in sales

Competencies

    * Good communication and interpersonal skills
    * Ability to work in a team
    * Negotiation skills
    * Ability to develop client Relationships
    * Passion for selling & meeting customers’ needs.
    * IT skills

3. Account Manager

1 Position

Basic Function

The candidate will be responsible for managing the sales team, which introduces customers to new products and services, thereby helping the company register profits and make its business more successful.

The job holder will also be in charge of setting sales targets and ensuring that those targets are met by sales executives within the stipulated time.

Principal Accountabilities

    * To ensure customer satisfaction, prospecting and visiting clients
    * Make sales according to set targets
    * Retain key clients
    * Daily and timely reports with proper planning
    * Following up timely delivery and payments of goods

Qualifications, Experience and Knowledge

    * Business related first degree or a higher diploma
    * Sales and Marketing diploma
    * Minimum 3 years experience.

Competencies

    * Strong communication and interpersonal skills
    * Ability to multitask and work under pressure
    * Team player
    * Should have leadership skills

4. Graphic Designer

1 Position

Basic Function

The Graphic Designer will be responsible for ensuring timely development of artworks and production of samples according to client’s specifications

Principal Accountabilities

    * Ensure timely development of artworks
    * Ensure color separations are done and submitted for printing and artworks forwarded for embroidery if any
    * Follow up to ensure timely production of samples
    * Make adjustments and/correction on artworks for client’s approval or production
    * Make adjustments or provide additional negatives for printing
    * Work in conjunction with the product development manager in developing new items and ideas

Qualifications, Experience and Knowledge

    * Diploma in Graphic Design and Communication
    * Should have basic drawing skills
    * At least one year experience in developing and creating artworks

Competencies

    * Should be computer literate and familiar with design software i.e. Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, Indesign and Corel Draw. Should also have working knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel
    * Must have creative flair
    * Should be able to work within a team
    * Should have good communication skills and be keen on detail
    * Should be able to translate briefs from clients

5. Fashion Designer

1 Position

Basic Function

The Fashion Designer will be responsible for producing and designing new products and items that are tailored to meet customer demands.

Additionally, he/she will be expected to come up with new ideas on fashion that is relevant to client expectations.

Principal Accountabilities

    * Researching fashion trends and staying current on contemporary styles
    * Creating sketches and samples
    * Choosing materials - Quality wise the materials used for fashion design

Qualifications, Experience and Knowledge

    * Diploma or a degree in fashion and design from a reputable organization.
    * Minimum 2 years experience in a fashion and design environment
    * Should be knowledgeable with designing software’s and other added advantages.
    * Experience in a Manufacturing organization with skills in Design.
    * Should be conversant with fashion and design. Ability to work under minimum supervision

Competencies

    * Should be computer literate and familiar with design software i.e. Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, Indesign and Corel Draw & wilcom. Should also have working knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel
    * Must have creative flair
    * Should be able to work within a team
    * Should have good communication skills and be keen on detail
    * Should be able to translate briefs from clients

Interested candidates should forward, their CV’s to info@ultrakenya.net by 14th January, 2013 stating their current and expected remuneration, day time telephone contact and addresses of three referees.

Candidates should indicate clearly on the subject line what position they are applying for.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Various Executive & Management Career Opportunities in Kenya_BPC Africa

Open Career Opportunities – Executive & Management Positions
About BPC Africa;_ BPC Africa is one of the leading consulting firms in the East, Central and Southern Africa Region.
Our vision is to deliver best value that business can find through partnering in Strategy, Organization and People.
We partner with both local and international clients to source for best talent in a number of Specialized and
Generalist areas.
One of our clients would like to engage, suitable talent to join their vibrant Management team, into exciting careers in the following positions earliest possible:-

Head of Sales & Marketing

B.Com with Postgraduate Diploma in Marketing. MBA is an added advantage.

Minimum 10 years experience.

Head of Audit

B.COM, CPA, & CPSK Membership. MBA is an added advantage.

Minimum 5 years of relevant experience

HR Business Partner – Talent Management

BBA, or relevant Degree with a Post Graduate Diploma in HRM, MBA is an added advantage.

Minimum 8 years’

Experience in a Senior Management position

Head of Talent Management

BBA, or relevant Degree with a Post Graduate Diploma in HRM, MBA is an added advantage.

Minimum 5 years’ Experience.

Sales Manager

B.Com, Postgraduate Diploma in Sales & Marketing with a professional membership. 5 years’ experience.

Mechanical Engineers

Bsc Mechanical Engineering, 5 years’ experience.

Financial Controller

B.COM, CPA, & CPSK Membership.

MBA is an added advantage.

Minimum 8 years of relevant experience

Cost Accountant

B.COM, CPA, & CPSK Membership.

Minimum 5 years of relevant experience.

Finance & Controls Manager

B.COM, CPA, & CPSK Membership.

MBA is an added advantage.

Minimum 6 years of relevant experience

Executive Assistant / PA

BA Communication or relevant Degree, Secretarial skills with 3 years’ relevant experience.

Business Process & Controls Manager

BBA or relevant Degree with 5 years’ experience & professional membership.

Commercial Managers

B.Com with Postgraduate Diploma in Marketing.

MBA is an added advantage.

Minimum 7 years experience.

Head of Security

BA or relevant Degree with 8 years’ experience.

General Manager – Service Center

BBA or relevant Degree with 5 years’ experience & professional membership.

Customer Care Executive

B.Com - Sales & Marketing with a professional membership.

5 years’ experience

All applications should be sent via email to the following address: talentsearch@bpc.co.ke.

To be received not later than 16/01/2013.

Motor Vehicle Sales Representative Job in Kenya Earns (KShs 25K)

Position: Motor Vehicle Sales Representative_Department: Sales and Marketing_Reporting To: Sales and Marketing Manager_Industry: Automotive Industry_Salary: 25,000_Availability: Immediately
Job Objective:_To maintain and develop a network of distributors and customers for the products in order to achieve progressive growth in sales of automobiles.
Duties and Responsibilities
    * Sell and demonstrate full product range at every opportunity.
    * Handle any product complaints promptly, efficiently and professionally in accordance with established procedure.
    * Get new customers for the company to widen the market scope of the company.
    * Meet customer specifications on the products ordered.
    * Manage customers¡¦ accounts with the company.
    * Ensure timely delivery of the customer¡¦s orders as planned and agreed with the customer.
    * Actively participate in all promotional activity being offered by the company.
    * Establish and maintain regular contact with relevant people within the organisation.
    * Maintain full awareness of current trade activity within the industry.
    * Plan promotional activity in accordance with Marketing directives and local needs.
    * Understand and extract information contained in customer analysis statistics.
    * Any other duties assigned.

Competence

    * Excellent communication and customer service skills
    * Very presentable and neat
    * Ability to build rapport with customers and qualify their requirements
    * Commitment to hitting targets
    * Team player
    * Strong negotiation skills
    * Confident when communicating to clients on phone and face to face
    * Audible enough when communicating to people
    * Ability to demonstrate products.
    * Strong presentation skills.
    * Self motivated
    * Outgoing personality

Job Specification

    * Minimum diploma in Sales and Marketing from a recognized institution.
    * Experience in automotive industry will be an added advantage.
    * Strong technical background would be an advantage
    * Minimum two (2) years experience as a sales representative.
    * Age – not above 30 years

Only qualified candidates should send their updated CVs via email to therecruiter@dafinaconsultants.com

Customer Care Representative Job Earns (KShs 25K)

Position: Customer Care Representative _Department: HR and Administration_Reporting To: Human Resources Manager_Industry: Automotive Industry_Salary: 25,000_Availability: Immediately._Job Objective:_Attend to customers and visitors with enquiries over the phone and face to face. Furnish relevant and accurate information regarding the company to customers and general public.
Duties and Responsibilities
    * Proper handling of switchboard
    * To constantly strive to please all guests that may come into contact with you.
    * Ensure employees project professionalism and are well trained to provide friendly and efficient service.
    * Ensure a speedy telephone and message service at all times.
    * Maintains an atmosphere of tranquility at the Front Desk, never giving the impression that there is a problem.

    * Ensure that corporate, divisional and departmental policies and procedures are adhered to at all levels.
    * Liaise closely with other Departments and emphasize on excellent inter-departmental relations considering other departmental procedures and policies.
    * Entertains regular and potential clients and maintains excellent guest relations.
    * Type reports, letters memoranda, minutes, forms and correspondence including those of confidential nature for the Managing Director and maintain files for the same.
    * Answer all guest correspondence pertaining to complaints/comments within 24 hours of receiving.
    * Answer, make telephone calls and arrange appointment for the Managing Director and remind him of the same.
    * Maintain adequate stocks of office supplies and initiate requisition for approval by the Accounts office.
    * Daily submission of reports
    * Any other duties assigned.

Competence

    * Good communication skills
    * Problem solver
    * Good computer knowledge and skills
    * Very presentable and neat
    * Organized in handling daily duties
    * Confident when communicating to clients on phone and face to face
    * Audible enough when communicating to people.

Job Specification

    * Minimum diploma in front office and Public relation from a recognized institution.
    * Experience in an automotive Industry will be an added advantage.
    * Minimum one year experience as a front office person in a corporate company.
    * Age between 26 -30 years

ONLY candidates fulfilling the requirements of the positions should email their detailed CVs, indicating your availability and expected salary

Via email to therecruiter@dafinaconsultants.com

Position remains open till suitable candidate is selected.