Sales Account Manager

Do you have a diploma in analytical chemistry or water related studies and some experience in sales?

Our client, an established and fast growing retail brand whose core business is providing Purified water solutions for residential, commercial and industrial clients is looking for a Sales Account Manager whose key role will be to maximize sales related activities.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Promote and sell all the company products under specified categories
• Provide Technical support to Sales including site visits, diagnosis, solution design, equipment sizing, quotations, filter and lamp replacements, etc.
• Development, design and calculation of attractive offers and promotions based on market feedback or established demand
• Prepare quotes and tenders as well as follow up on leads and repeat orders
• Regular visits and agreements with large corporate and other organizations
• Cross selling and upselling company products
• Preparation and drawing up of company contracts in accordance with demand
• Represent company in specialist trade fairs and workshops.
• Implement sales promotion actions including organization and management of promotions, demos and exhibitions.
• Ensure order and cleanliness of all the company’s shops
• Instruct customers on how to safely use company products/ equipment

Qualifications / Experience

• Degree/Diploma in analytical chemistry or water related studies.
• Aged 20- 35 years.
• At least 1 year experience in sales
• Excellent interpersonal and customer care skills
• Presentable candidate with a can do attitude.
• Good planning, analytical and negotiation skills.

To apply, send your CV only to jobs@flexi-personnel.com Thursday 30th June 2011.

Clearly indicate the position you are applying for and minimum salary expectation on the subject line.

Brand Manager - PZ Cussons

PZ Cussons East Africa is a leading Global Manufacturer and Marketer of leading Household quality brands that include Carex, Imperial Leather, Venus, Robb, Ushindi and Flamingo.

In line with our ambitious growth agenda, we wish to enhance our marketing team by hiring for the position of Brand Manager.

Job Purpose

The position is responsible for developing compelling brand strategies and to manage the implementation of the same so at to achieve the brand targeted Net Invoice Value (NIV), Gross Margin (GM), Media & Consumer (M&C) and Marketing Contribution (MC)

This position reports to the Head of Marketing

Principal Accountabilities

• Develop and implement brand strategy and plan – both annual and with a 5-year horizon with focus on growing the brand.
• Manage the New Product Development process inline with market trends.
• Actively participate in Margin Improvement Initiatives.
• Develop and manage A&P activities.
• Monitor, Control & Report Category Performance through regular updates on brand health indicators such as NNS, GM & MC on a regular basis e.g. monthly marketing reports
• Establish a sustained market presence of the brand by nurturing a strong and consistent foothold in the consumer’s consciousness of the brand
• Support the sales force with marketing programs that are realistic, implement able and rewarding
• Provide marketing performance reports of the brand to higher management
• Coordinate with Sales to check progress of any advertising and promotional campaigns of the brand aimed at generating sales, creating new markets or in the launching of NPDS and New products

Knowledge, Skills & Experience

Qualifications:

• Good Degree in Marketing or related
• Minimum three (3) years experience in Brand Management
• Proven expertise to create, develop and implement strategic plans and tactics
• Superior oral and written communication skills with highly acquired interpersonal skills
• Flexible and ability to prioritize and manage tasks within short deadlines
• Good knowledge of marketing strategies
• Strong understanding of market dynamics and consumer requirements
• Innovative, stress tolerant and decisive

PZ Cussons is an equal opportunity employer

How to Apply

If you meet the requirements for this position, please send your application and CV to Jobs.Kenya@pzcussons.com.

This vacancy remains open until close of business on 30th June 2011.

kenya wildlife service jobs (40)

Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS) is a State Corporation whose responsibility is to manage and conserve wildlife in Kenya.

As part of the organisation’s succession planning strategy, Management wishes to recruit young and dynamic individuals as management trainees in the level of Assistant Warden II job grade ‘‘8’’ in order to efficiently respond to the wildlife management challenges and trends in the market.

Successful candidates will be required to undergo an intensive paramilitary training at the KWS FTS Manyani for a period of nine (9) months and thereafter be deployed to various departments within the Service at its headquarters and field.

Job Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Anthropology, Social Sciences and Natural Resource Management.
• Must have a minimum of 2nd class honors lower division.
• Must be thirty (30) years old and below.
• Good health and physique.
• Must have a current certificate of good conduct obtained from the CID.

Interested and suitably qualified individuals should forward their applications enclosing copies of their academic and professional certificates, detailed curriculum vitae, daytime telephone contact, names, addresses and email of three (3) referees, to reach the undersigned not later than 2nd June, 2011.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Director
Kenya Wildlife Service
P. O. Box 40241 - 00100
Nairobi.

Project Manager

We are looking for a Project Manager who is: -

• Results Driven
• Works well under pressure and thrives in challenges
• Able to relate technical skills to a sound business process
• Good Report writing
• Good communicator (written and oral) and listener
• Able to work in a team
• Self-motivated

Job Description

• Develop terms of reference, bill of quantities and evaluate Tenders and proposals
• Design projects and oversee detailed design done by consultants
• Supervise projects to successful completion / implementation

Qualifications

• Bsc. Civil Engineering / B. Arch/B.A. Building Economics / Diploma or HND in Construction Technology / Engineering from a recognized Institution,
• Proven experience in project management, design, documentation and supervision,
• Proven analytical skills and ability to deliver a technically sound business project
• Computer literate and proficiency in Engineering Software e.g. Auto CAD, Microsoft Project
• Site experience is an added advantage

Interested candidates who meet the above qualifications should send their applications together with their curriculum vitae and copies of academic and professional certificates to

DN.A/1018
P.O. Box 49010-00100
Nairobi

SACCO JOBS - in Mombasa

A well established SACCO in Mombasa which apart from conducting the core business activity of savings and credit has an established FOSA wishes to recruit dynamic and result oriented personnel to the following vacancies:

1. Loans Supervisor

Required Qualifications

• ‘O’ level minimum of C+ grade
• CPA III with 3 years hands on experience in a Co-operative Society
• Must be computer literate in accounting packages
• He must have good communication skills
• A Diploma co-operative management will be an added advantage
• Age limit between 25-40 years

2. IT Supervisor

Required Qualifications

• ‘O’ level minimum of c+ grade
• Degree in IT/Computer Science with 3 years experience
• He must have good communication skills
• Knowledge in accounts - C.P.A. I minimum will be an added advantage
• Age limit between 25-35 years

3. Accounts Clerks
(Two Posts)

Required Qualifications

• ‘O’ level minimum of C plain grade
• CPA II with 3 years experience preferably in a co-operative society or a related industry
• Must be computer literate in accounting packages
• A Diploma in Co-operative Management will be an added advantage
• Must have good communication skills
• Age limit between 25-35 years

Interested applicants should submit their up to date curriculum vitae, copies of relevant certificates, testimonials, telephone contacts of at least three referees and their telephone contacts to the undersigned on or before 15th July, 2011.

The Advertiser
P.O Box 95372 - 80104
Mombasa

MARKETING MANAGEMENT TRAINEE

Applications to reach us on or before 8th July 2011

We are looking for a marketing management trainee with at least 2 years experience.


Added advantage to a candidate who has management experience and as a back group in events organizing.


Position available immediately.


Send CV to exhibitionskenya@gmail.com

Reward Officer Ref: RCOE_RO – MAY 2011

Reporting to the Senior Manager - Reward & Recognition, the successful candidate will administer the payroll function and ensure accurate and timely payment of staff salaries.

Staff cost budgeting & forecasting, trend analysis & reporting, and monitoring of all staff cost lines.

Key Responsibilities

• Payment of Salaries and other Statutory deductions as well as ensuring compliance and timely disbursement of all Statutory payments and returns
• Ensure that payroll is processed for all contract staff on a monthly basis;
• Ensure that payroll for interns and casual staff is processed on a weekly basis;
• Provide payroll/overtime/time sheets check reconciliations;
• Process loan documentation for staff;
• Provide Support in processing the main payroll that will include time sheets and Benefits;
• Respond to all Payroll queries from Contract and Intern staff.

Minimum Requirements

• A degree in Social Sciences/Business Administration from a recognized university;
• 1-2 years generalist experience in Human Resources Management;
• Excellent knowledge and hands on working experience in operating Microsoft;
• Office suite- Ms Word, Ms Excel, & Payroll program, preferably Oracle;
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with ability to network and establish effective working relationships across the company;
• Confident, highly organized, conscientious and detail oriented person.

If you feel that you are up to the challenge and possess the necessary qualification and experience, please send your resume with your cell phone contact indicating your experience and why you are the most suitable candidate for the role clearly quoting the job title and job reference to the address below by end of day Wednesday, 8th June 2011.

The Director Resources
Safaricom Limited.
Via email to: hr@safaricom.co.ke

Talent Acquisition Manager Ref: RCOE –TAM – MAY - 2011

Reporting to the Senior Manager - Talent Acquisition, the successful candidate will facilitate the Talent acquisition process from talent scouting, assessment, selection and placement within assigned accounts.

Key Responsibilities

• Talent Scouting through partnerships with various institutions of learning and collaborations with other industry operators;
• Manage a Talent Database which will allow the business to reduce time and effort spent on the identification and recruitment of talent into the business;
• Coach hiring teams on best practices in interviewing techniques and on the role of the assessor at a selection centre;
• Prepare and monitor headcount budget for assigned accounts and report on status against approved workforce plan;
• Prepare recruitment plans covering all aspects of the recruitment, selection and induction of all assigned positions;
• Develop and placement of job advertisements;
• Review and screen all applications received on the talent database and ensuring quality talent is retained;
• Develop and apply appropriate interview assessment tools to evaluate both behavioral and technical competencies for the respective vacancies;
• Monitor and Review the recruitment process;
• Provide feedback to all candidates;
• Manage the process of expatriate recruitment and contract management and identification of a local understudy;
• Adhere to ISO standards, Talent acquisition policies and procedures and customer satisfaction Index;
• Manage the performance of the staff reporting to you, motivate, coach, train & mentor the staff within your account;
• Produce relevant weekly and monthly reports.

Minimum Requirements

• Degree in Human Resource Management or any other relevant degree with a HND in Human Resource Management;
• 3-4 Years work experience in a busy HR environment of which at least 2 years should be in interviewing of staff/ supervisory positions;
• Should possess certification in psychometric testing preferably from SHL;
• Confident, self-assured, personable and presentable;
• Highly organized, conscientious and detail oriented;
• Mature, diplomatic and tactful;
• Good analytical & persuasive skills;
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.

If you feel that you are up to the challenge and possess the necessary qualification and experience, please send your resume with your cell phone contact indicating your experience and why you are the most suitable candidate for the role clearly quoting the job title and job reference to the address below by end of day Wednesday, 8th June 2011.

The Director Resources
Safaricom Limited.
Via email to: hr@safaricom.co.ke

Ministry of Public Health & Sanitation JOBS

Applications are invited from qualified candidates for the two positions shown belowBackground:

Kenya is among the four countries participating in the East Africa Regional Public Health Laboratory Networking Project recently approved by the World Bank. This five year project aims to support a network of efficient, high quality, accessible public health laboratories for the diagnosis and surveillance of (TB) and other communicable diseases.

In each country a project coordination team is being set-up to support the implementation of this project and it is proposed to engage two officers to provide operational and ICT support to the project team to facilitate efficient and timely implementation of project activities.

 Operations Officer
Scope of Work:

The overarching objective of the assignment is to provide operational support to the Project Manager designated as the Head, Department of Disease Prevention and Control (Head - DDPC) to ensure efficient planning and timely implementation of project activities and meeting the project reporting requirements.Specific responsibilities of the officer will include:

• Establish and maintain systems and procedures for smooth implementation and operationalization of the project activities.
• Prepare programmatic and financial reports for the MOPHS and the World Bank in consultation with the project manager and accountant.
• Undertake regular visits to project laboratories and other agencies supporting implementation (infrastructure unit, procurement and disposal units) to identify implementation bottlenecks and bring them to the attention of the Project Manager for prompt resolution.
• Facilitate through technical support supervision, the monitoring of EAPHLN project activities by reviewing data submitted by facilities supported under the project.
• Coordinate and supervise the project staff (i.e. ICT officer, accountant, project officer and epidemiologist), as may be needed.
• Organize monthly/quarterly progress meetings for the project, take minutes, and write reports of the meetings attended in collaboration with the Head DDPC who serves as the secretary to the Kenya EAPHLN committee.
• Monitor and report on operational issues, identify opportunities and assist project supported facilities to develop their annual work plans.
• Ensure activities meet with and integrate with organizational requirements for quality management, health and safety, legal stipulations, environmental policies and general duty of care and are consistent with broader hospital development plans.
• Prepare in collaboration with the Project Manager, an annual plan of action inclusive of budget for the World Bank-funded project, consolidating inputs from participating hospitals.
• Provide every three months an activity report of the tasks undertaken.

Qualifications and Experience:
Education: Masters in Project Management/Business Administration with a background in Public Health.Experience: Minimum of five years of work experience in World Bank, Global Fund Against Aids, TB and Malaria (GFATM) and/or other global health projects.Skills:

• Demonstrated ability to excel in a multi-tasked team environment and to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Strong quantitative skills and demonstrated capacity to perform outstanding original work.
• Demonstrated ability to handle working relationships with senior officials and technical experts in Government and NGOs.
• Outstanding communication skills, verbal and written, in English.
• Proficient in computer applications and database management
• Demonstrate strong leadership skills

Reporting:

• The consultant will report and work under the overall supervision of the Head, Department of Disease Prevention and Control. He/she will also report to the Director of Public Health and Sanitation, and the Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Public Health and Sanitation, as needed.

Deliverables:

• Monthly activity reports summarizing key activities undertaken during the month, problems and remedial actions.
• Quarterly project progress reports.
• Annual implementation plan, procurement plan and draft budget

Duration of Contract:

• Initial 2-year contract extendable depending on performance.

Duty Station:

• The consultant will be based in Nairobi and will be expected to travel in Kenya for on site monitoring missions upon request and authorization from the Project Manager (Head-DDPC).

Compensation: As per Government of Kenya norms for public servants :Job Group P (Salary scale Ksh 63,782 – Ksh 81,404) per month; Other benefits (medical and house allowance) per month; Gratuity allowance (31% of basic salary) at the end of the contract.

Information and Communication Technology (ICT) Officer
Scope of Work:

The overarching objective of the assignment is to provide ICT support service to the project coordination team to ensure efficient planning and timely implementation of project activities and meeting the project reporting requirements.Specific responsibilities of the Consultant will include:

• Implement and maintain the network infrastructure/administration including performing technology needs analysis for the satellite laboratories in order to advise on changes in ICT technology.
• Manage the provision of all computing services within the Project and satellite laboratories including service specification, user support and training, purchasing and evaluation, installation, expert advice, development and maintenance.
• To train the satellite laboratory users and provide support for proper use and access of networked resources and services.
• Support development and implementation of computerized laboratory information systems.
• Serve as the webmaster for the Kenya web pages for the project.
• Serve as the Kenyan focal point for the regional ICT group of the project.
• Resolve technical problems with hardware, software and telecommunications which could negatively impact staff performance.
• Advise the project in relation to the development and maintenance of information systems including databases, spreadsheets, emails and internet applications required for reporting the project performance working closely with the ICT experts of Ministry of Public health and Sanitation especially Lab information management system.
• Ensure provision and maintenance of all office equipment, supplies, fittings and services and all relevant software licenses and permissions.
• Ensure currency of and compliance with data protection regulations for the project activities.
• Perform any other task relevant to the project assigned by the Project Manager.

Qualification and Experience
Education: University degree, in computer science/IT or any other related field is preferred.Experience: At least two (2) years experience in IT systems management and hands-on expertise with Servers, Wired and Wireless Networking equipment VSATs, WANs, LANs and web technologies.Skills:

• Training and/or experience in utilizing computers, including word processing, spreadsheet and other standard software packages and systems.
• Good communication skills, verbal and written, in English.
• Qualified women are encouraged to apply.

Reporting:

• The consultant will report and work under the overall supervision of the Head, Department of Disease Prevention and Control

Deliverables:

• Detailed outline documenting the project ICT system.
• Quarterly Project progress report on provision of ICT support services to the satellite laboratories
• Monthly update the Kenya web pages on project activities.
• Annual ICT plan and draft Budget

Duration of Contract:

• Initial for 2 years and further extension will be based on performance

Duty Station:

• The officer will be based in Nairobi and will be expected to travel in Kenya for on site monitoring missions upon request and authorization from the Project manager (Head-Department of Disease Prevention and Control).

Compensation:

• As per Government of Kenya norms for civil servants
• Job Group N (Salary Scale Kshs 40,835 – Ksh 49,636) per month
• Other benefits (medical and house allowance) per month
• Gratuity allowance (31% of basic salary) at the end of the contract

If you possess the above qualifications for any of the positions please send your application clearly indicating the advertisement, position and programme on the subject line of your letter and envelope, together with a detailed Curriculum vitae, testimonials, a daytime telephone contact and names and telephone contacts of three referees to reach us by 5th August 2010 to:

The Head
Human Resources Department
Ministry of Public Health & Sanitation
Afya House, Cathedral road, Room 314
Address: P.O. Box 30016-00100
Nairobi, Kenya, Tel: +254-020-2717077

Only Shortlisted and successful candidates will be contacted

Farm Accountant - Flower Industry

Bilashaka Flowers Ltd is a leading grower and exporter of fresh cut flowers to the European market. We are based 31 kms from Naivasha town along Moi North Lake Road.
Qualifications

• Degree in Finance/Accounts and CPA (K) or equivalent
• At least 5 years accounting experience
• Well versed in computerised accounting applications
• Good understanding of statutory requirements
• High level of integrity and confidentiality

Please send or drop an application letter and a copy of CV to the undersigned to reach the office on or before 10th June 2011.

The Human Resource Manager
Bilashaka Flowers Ltd
P.O. Box 2040
Naivasha

Or
Send your documents to HRM.bilashaka @zuurbier.com
Bilashaka is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Internal Auditor - Nairobi

We are a medium sized Sacco based in Nairobi and looking a suitable candidate to fill the position of an Internal Auditor.

Reporting to the CEO the successful candidate will be responsible for the effective management and implementation of the internal controls.

Qualifications and Experience

• Minimum Certified Public Accountant (CPA III)
• Minimum working experience of three years in a busy office
• Must be computer literate
• Age between 30 and 40 years

Interested and qualified candidates should send their applications accompanied by a detailed C.V. and copies of academic and professional certificates and testimonials to:

The Chairman,
Mwito Sacco Society Ltd
P. O Box 56763,
00200 Nairobi.

So as to reach him not later than 15th June 2011 at 12.00 noon.

No canvassing will be allowed

Health Manager

Medair Somalia/Somaliland is seeking for a qualified candidate to fill in the following position based in Burao, Somaliland.

Reports directly to the Health Projects Manager

Overall responsibility: Management and supervision of Medair’s community based health projects, including but not limited to: health post supervision, EPI services supervision, and supervising community health volunteers.

Detailed responsibilities include:

• Manage, supervise and build capacity of national health staff. This includes job descriptions, recruitment, staff appraisals, staff development planning and training
• Timely preparation of medical orders for community health projects
• Management of drugs, medical materials, and equipment for the projects
• Assist in accurate and timely submission of internal reports and input to external proposals and reports
• Open and accurate communication regarding all aspects of project planning and implementation
• Project implementation in compliance with Medair, donor, Somali, and international guidelines
• Integration and mainstreaming of gender into the project in liaison with the Health Projects Manager

Qualifications and experience:

• Registered nurse, midwife, or clinical officer
• 3 years clinical experience, and 3 years management experience
• Sound knowledge of community health issues
• MS Office, in particular Excel and Word are essential. Data entry and report writing will be an added advantage
• Trauma training, experience in a relief setting and in setting up health projects will be an added advantage

Applications are invited from qualified persons to fill the above position.

If you believe you are the candidate we are looking for, please submit your letter of application and CV indicating daytime telephone contact. Also include telephone and email contacts of two
professional references (friends and relatives will not be accepted as referees) and your
current/ most recent employer to: 

Admin/HR Officer,
Medair Somalia/Somaliland - Medair East Africa Office,
George Padmore Road, Nairobi;
or mail to Medair P.O. Box 76575, 00508 Nairobi.Applications can be sent by email to: recruitment-som@medair.org. not later than Thursday 9 June, 2011.

Only successful applicants will be contacted.

Godown Administrator

On behalf of our client a furniture manufacturing group of Companies based in Mombasa we would like to tap the talent of a highly efficient Store / Godown Administrator

The candidate should have the following;

• Diploma with a professional qualification in store, and or warehouse management.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite.
• Over 32 years of age.
• Preferably Gujarati/Hindi speaking.
• 3 years professional experience in a similar or related capacity, preferably with a manufacturing firm.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to lead, organize and plan effectively
• Proven ability in relating with people of different nationalities/cultures
• Demonstrate meticulous record keeping and attention to detail.
• Excellent verbal/written and bargaining/negotiating skills
• Integrity, diplomacy & Professionalism
• Ability to make sound decisions and work in a team.

Key responsibilities will include:-

• Liaise with the Procurement Officer on contracts for supplies and ensure the same are executed in a timely manner.
• Organize for delivery schedules into the stores/warehouses with the suppliers
• Liaise with Procurement, requesters, and appropriate verifiers to receive and verify all incoming goods and supplies against procurement documents.
• Ensure that all goods issued/dispatched are fully documented and are acknowledged by the appropriate persons and maintain up-to-date records
• Liaise with the Procurement Officer and contracted transporters to ensure smooth and timely dispatch of goods.
• Carry out regular stock takes, as from time to time defined, for goods and supplies in the stores, prepare and submit stock reports to relevant authorities as per agreed times.
• Conduct daily or frequent inspections of all stores to monitor for unauthorized access, or other actual or potential perils and maintain adequate systems to ensure proper management and accountability
• Identify dead, obsolete or excess stocks and propose disposition to the Administration Manager.
• Establish, document and maintain appropriate Re-Order levels for all items and supplies, taking into account usage rates and Procurement Lead Times to ensure a continuous availability of adequate operating supplies,
• Ensure that receipt of all assets issued/dispatched are duly acknowledged by the responsible person, and an Assets Tracking Form generated and filed as appropriate
• Verify that all incoming and issued/dispatched/disposed assets are physically labeled and recorded in the asset register.

Qualified and interested candidates may apply online: jobs@tmskenya.com

With names and contact information of three references.

Applications Deadline 1st June 2011. Address your application to:  Brayan.