Procurement Specialist, Manila, Philippines ,Asian Development Bank

Closing Date: Friday, 01 March 2013
6 ADB Avenue
Mandaluyong City 1550
Telephone: + 632 632 4444
Fax: + 632 636 2444
Job Purpose:
Provide assistance, technical guidance and capacity building to ensure compliance with ADB's procurement (i.e., goods, works, and consulting services) policies and procedures; assist in the establishment, harmonization and improvement of these policies and procedures, consistent with effective project management for ADB projects; assist in carrying out country procurement assessments and development of country procurement systems, and support improvements in the implementation performance of ADB

portfolio of loans, grants and technical assistance (TA). Work with broad policies and objectives, working directly with clients, with supervision for critical tasks.

Expected Outcomes

a. Procurement/Consulting Services Advice

    Review borrowers' procurement actions and submissions for engaging consultants under ADB loans.

    Provide technical guidance and advice, as appropriate, in accordance with ADB procurement policies and procedures.

    Carry out country procurement assessments and develop plans, including policy and regulatory recommendations, to improve the same.

b. Project Management Support

    Participate in the design, processing, and administration of loan and TA projects in the context of procurement planning and assessment.

    Participate in the evaluation of projects and preparation of completion reports in the context of compliance with ADB's procurement and consulting services guidelines and procedures.

    Chair consultant selection committee meetings to shortlist consultants and evaluate their proposals.

    Negotiate contracts with consultants on behalf of ADB to provide services to ADB TAs.

    Undertake processing and implementation of TAs related to capacity building in procurement and consulting services.

c. Policy/Procedure Setting and Improvement

    Provide inputs for the standardization and improvement of guidelines, policies and procedures relating to procurement and consulting services, and in connection with country systems and related initiatives, including assistance in drafting of policy papers, reports, briefings, guidance notes, staff instructions, and similar documents.

    Assist in the coordination with other development agencies for harmonization of policies relating to procurement and consulting services, including providing support as assigned for multilateral procurement task forces and similar bodies.

    Assist with complex and multi-disciplinary problem solving.

    Undertake trouble-shooting on issues of concern to OSFMD management, as and when assigned.

d. Knowledge Sharing and Capacity Development

    Deliver tailored training to ADB and executing agency staff to develop skills in procurement, consulting services, and project administration, in accordance with ADB policies and guidelines.

    Support OSFMD management in ADB interdepartmental orientations, outreach and training on policy and procedural matters, including providing support for informal board seminars and similar fora on procurement policy and related issues.

e. Staff Supervision

    Provide leadership and support to reporting staff.

    Supervise the performance of reporting staff, providing clear direction and regular monitoring and feedback on performance.

    Ensure the on-going learning and development of reporting staff

Educational Requirements:

    Master's degree, or equivalent, in business administration, economics, engineering, or other related fields. University degree in business administration, economics, engineering, or other related fields, combined with specialized experience in similar organization/s, may be considered in lieu of a Master's degree.

Relevant Experience And Other Requirements:

Work experience

    At least 8 years of relevant professional experience in procurement, project management, or other related area
    Preferably international experience working in several countries
    Experience in working with developing countries on procurement issues
    Preferably experience working with MDBs and bilateral agencies on procurement policy and capacity building issues

Technical knowledge

    Sound expertise in specific area, with experience applying knowledge in diverse international settings and/or different organizations

People and leadership development skills

    Able to work collaboratively with teams as a constructive project member
    When required, able to manage staff in the day-to-day delivery of tasks
    Excellent oral and written communication skills in English

Core Competencies:

Application of Technical Knowledge and Skills

    Regularly shares knowledge on new international best practice trends in comparator situations
    Proactively applies relevant international best practices to own work
    Convinces others to adopt international best practice by explaining the situational relevance and benefits

Client Orientation

    Helps colleagues work effectively with clients in different contexts and from diverse backgrounds and country situations
    Adapts own approach and style when interacting with clients, as opposed to requiring them to adapt
    Draws upon international best practice in exploring solutions with clients
    Confirms the clients' understanding and agreement before progressing

Achieving Results and Problem Solving

    Draws on own and others' multi-country experience to identify viable courses of action when conducting analyses
    Helps internal and external clients achieve quality results beyond presenting problems and precedent
    Highlights possible solutions for project issues based on relevant multi-country and/or multi-client experience
    Regularly contributes insights and experiences to colleagues in the Division to help them achieve quality results
    Overcomes unexpected difficulties and challenges to produce desired outcomes

Working Together

    Maintains collaborative relationships within the Department
    Works effectively with diverse colleagues in own and other Divisions and Departments
    Flexibly alters positions and adjusts previously stated points of view to support the group consensus
    Follows through on team priorities in the absence of a team leader

Communication and Knowledge Sharing

    Checks the audience's level of understanding and awareness of required follow-up actions
    Consistently seeks and addresses feedback on own performance
    Creates knowledge products endorsed for wider distribution based on lessons and multi-country experience
    Independently amends and clarifies messages and documents

Innovation and Change

    Actively supports work improvement and/or organizational change by work and deed
    Develops and adopts change plans to support Division initiatives on which one works
    Considers current and future client needs in proposing ideas
    Vocalizes early support for change
    Recommends inputs to new policies, systems and processes in immediate work area

Immediate Reporting Relationships / Other Information:

    Supervisor: Director, OSP1
    The following staff positions may be supervised by the incumbent:
        Administrative Staff
        National Staff

Women are encouraged to apply.

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

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.

Procurement Job Opportunity in Kenya 2012.

Procurement Manager Job Opportunity
Procurement Manager
A leading multi-national company in the Wholesale Telecommunications Infrastructure provision market, who provide a focused range of services, in the East and Central African region, delivering sustainable value to customers, is looking to fill the role of Procurement Manager.

This role will report to the Chief Finance Officer and will supervise two direct reports.

Purpose of the role
The purpose of this role is to manage the procurement process on projects and day to day operations, consistent with the internal requirements based on corporate & group policy, best practices.

The incumbent will be charged with developing & building long term relationships with vendors & vendor evaluation.
While ensuring there is cost savings on procurement of goods and services.

Key Outputs/Deliverables
Clarifies team purpose and goals; builds team commitment and strengthens team’s collective skills and work approach, oversees operational budget, and is accountable for team and individual performance.
Driving cost efficiencies across functions, developing and building long term relationship with vendors, vendor evaluation & selection, resolution of delivery & billing problems.
Overall responsibility for the procurement process on project, day-to-day operations of the company & regional offices
Recommend & establish procurement strategy and detailed procedures consistent with corporate and group policy, project requirement and best practices legal and ethical.
Developing commercial principles for contracts limited to procurement strategy, commercial strategy, evaluation strategy, negotiation strategy, contract management strategy and exit strategy
Approval of purchase orders, ensure proper consummation of all purchases, agreements and contracts relating to procurement of goods and services.
Assemble contract documentation, including technological components, provided by the project team
Ensure that accurate plans, risk and issues with logistics and customs clearances for various items imported for the company and exemptions facilitations
Liaise with clearing agents for timely clearance of goods
In coordination with departmental representatives, is responsible for ensuring that appropriate authorizations and documentation are obtained for procurement activities & capital expenditure requests.
Review and submission of monthly management reports on a timely basis as is required.
Management of the organizations vehicle fleet

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
Ensure processing of all purchase orders a period not exceeding 3 working days.
Quarterly team performance evaluations
Customs clearance of goods a period not exceeding 5 working days.
Weekly importation update report to management by Friday COB.
Monthly procurement activities report to management by the 5th of every month. To include company vehicles, insurance claims & purchase orders.
Cost efficiencies & savings as per operational budget & on procurement of goods and services.
Adherence to the procurement procedure guideline
Manage and motivate two direct reports

Minimum Requirements
Minimum of 5 year’s relevant experience in procurement management services
B.Commerce Graduate Degree
Professional Certification (CIPS)
Negotiation & Supplier Management Certification
Previous Team/People management experience
Ability to use computers accounting packages; MS Office products, MS Access, MS Word, MS Excel, MS PowerPoint etc.
MS Excel skills and ability to create financial models
An undergraduate degree in engineering is desirable. MBA degree and/or accounting qualification is also desirable.
Ability to perform a broad range of specialized activities related to Admin management, and performance evaluation, monitoring of transactions and reporting.
Prior experience with office automation and ERPs Software is desirable
Effectively communication and report writing skills
Demonstrated openness to change and ability to manage complexities and remains calm, in control and good humored even under pressure.
Highly motivated with a strong sense of urgency and attention to detail; with energy and a positive, constructive attitude and focuses on result for HR and Administration clients.
A strong commitment to excellence and high standards of integrity, professionalism, loyalty, honest, respect, open mindedness, open communication and business ethics is required.

How to apply:
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 07th January 2013.

Only successful candidates will be contacted.

Stock Takers Employment Opportunities in kenya

Stock Takers Employment Opportunities
 LOGISTICS JOBS KENYA,
Latest Employment Opportunities in Kenya

Stock Taker @ Kshs 500 a day.
Our client a leading importer of BMW , Benz, Audi and Passat vehicle spare parts  is based in industrial area and is looking forward to carrying out its annual stock taking exercise.
They are looking for stock takers to carry out the exercise which is to start on the 27th   of December and run for the next ten working days. The exercise will involve a lot of standing and dusting.

Requirements
A minimum of a certificate in stores management or any other related course.
Prior experience in stock taking is a must.
Payment to be done at the end of the two weeks.

If you are up to the challenge and are interested in making money during this festive season send CV only to vacancies@corporatestaffing.co.ke or drop a copy to our office( address shown below ) on or before 21th December 2012, indicating the job title on the subject line.

Recruitment Manager
Corporate Staffing Services
3rd Floor, Nabui House, Unga Lane Westlands (along the lane at the backside of Unga house.)
Nairobi.

N.B. We do not charge any fee for interviews and neither for having your CV in our database.

Stock Takers Employment Opportunities in Kenya

Stock Takers Employment Opportunities
LOGISTICS JOBS KENYA
Latest Employment Opportunities in Kenya

Stock Taker @ Kshs 500 a day.
Our client a leading importer of BMW , Benz, Audi and Passat vehicle spare parts  is based in industrial area and is looking forward to carrying out its annual stock taking exercise.

They are looking for stock takers to carry out the exercise which is to start on the 27th   of December and run for the next ten working days. The exercise will involve a lot of standing and dusting.

Requirements
A minimum of a certificate in stores management or any other related course.
Prior experience in stock taking is a must.
Payment to be done at the end of the two weeks.

If you are up to the challenge and are interested in making money during this festive season send CV only to vacancies@corporatestaffing.co.ke or drop a copy to our office( address shown below ) on or before 21th December 2012, indicating the job title on the subject line.

Recruitment Manager
Corporate Staffing Services
3rd Floor, Nabui House, Unga Lane Westlands (along the lane at the backside of Unga house.)
Nairobi.

N.B. We do not charge any fee for interviews and neither for having your CV in our database.