Food & Beverage Manager Job Kenya

Job Title: Food & Beverage Manager

Location: Kisumu

Main Purpose of the job

• Operation and control of the F&B Department

Main Responsibilities

• Carry out all inspections as outlined in the Hotel Management Manuals and as requested.
• Maintaining Standard Procedures
• Check on administration and working procedures and ensure all are carried out as stated in the Hotel Management Manuals
• Cost Control
• Ensure that Restaurant Manager, Bar Manager, Store Manager, and Executive Chef adhere to controlling procedures as outlined in the Hotel Management Manuals.
• Conduct sporadic inspections, using the check lists in the Hotel Management Manuals set by the company
• Follow the purchasing procedures strictly.
• Always act in the best interests of the company with regard to minimising costs and maximising revenue within the bounds of the Operations Contact.
• All machines and equipment must be kept in good repair.
• Ensure that at all times that the standards set in the Hotel Management Manuals are adhered to
• To conduct training and refresher classes for all F&B personnel in the correct procedures
• To monitor daily hygiene and work practices in both service and production.
• To follow up on all technical defects as submitted

Required Qualifications, Skills and Knowledge

• Must have sound knowledge of food & beverage products
• Must have refined skills in public relations
• Must have Typing skills, Windows XP, Word, Excel, Outlook
• Additional: Stock Control System; POS System
• At least six years in F&B Department in addition to Management School with at least three years in a Management position
• Minimum of four years ship’s experience
• Kitchen/Stores/Financial background preferred.
• Must have worked with Computers
• Candidate must be aware of Management functions and have the ability to communicate with all levels of personnel and passengers
• Ability to manage section heads and crew must be apparent
• Must be able to check cost control reports and be fully aware of the internal organisation of catering management

To apply for this position send your CV to mycv@myjobseye.com quoting the position in the subject line.

Kindly also mention your current/ last salary and benefits.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted
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Executive Assistant Job in Kenya

Executive Assistant

As a key member of the executive team for the client, this position will provide efficient and effective administration service/support to 3 Directors.

Responsibilities

• Providing full administration support for the CEO, CFO, and HR Leader including the complete management of executive scheduled/diaries that include extensive and complex trip planning and organizing, meeting arrangements, appointments and calendar scheduling.
• Preparing and producing supporting materials and documents for presentations and meetings (internal and external) - including creating and designing the content
• Representing and supporting a team of administrative assistants to provide a professional and seamless service to the region as a whole
• Assisting with all Regional Hospitality/Event Management that involves the executive staff
• Assisting with customer and organizational business
• Producing and distributing documentation relating to the CEO’s Senior Leadership Team
• Managing expenses reports
• Maintaining the appropriate filing system and providing support with other general office administration as assigned
• Managing other administrative duties and special projects as required

Qualifications

• University graduate or equivalent
• Minimum 10 year’s experience supporting at the executive level
• Strong communication skills with the ability to interact with staff (at all levels) in a fast paced environment at a high level of professionalism and confidentiality
• Exceedingly well organized and coordinated person with a global mind-set
• Passionate, proactive, responsible, resourceful, detail-oriented, hard-working and willing to learn to achieve high standards
• Experience working in a corporate environment at CEO/board
• Ability to make independent decisions with minimal oversight … a self-starter and an ability to think ahead and plan for all scenarios
• Highly motivated, confident and flexible attitude with a sense of ownership
• Ability to work well in a pressured environment under tight deadlines
• Ability to work with a team of administrative staff to provide a professional and seamless service to the region as a whole
• Advanced knowledge and proficiency in n all Microsoft Office products, particularly Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint
• Excellent administrative, interpersonal and organization skills
• Experience of interfacing with senior executives and high profile clients
• Excellent communication skills and proven ability to effectively work with all levels
• Comfortable with financial numbers, such as budgets, currency-related and expense numbers
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects simultaneously, and follow through on issues in a timely manner
• Ability to consistently produce high quality work with an eye for detail and accuracy
• Ability to work flexible working hours - Demonstrated ability to balance workload under short deadlines and changing priorities in a fast-paced environment

Please send your CV and remuneration details: theleadrecruiter@gmail.com

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
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Sales Representatives Insurance Agency Job in Kenya

We are an Insurance Agency Company based in Nairobi with branches in various towns.

Our core business is targeting clients (individuals and corporate) to take or renew their various general and life insurance covers through our agency from the company of their choice.

We are accredited to companies like CIC, APA, UAP, Heritage, Kenya Orient, Explico Insurance Company, INVESCO among others.

We are looking for suitably qualified candidates who are goal getters .A key attribute required of this position is the passion to sell and meets targets which are accompanied by an attractive pay package.

Educational Qualifications and experience requirement:

• Diploma in Business related course.
• Experience in sales & marketing. Experience of one (1) year in insurance is an added advantage.

Interested candidates should send their applications and resume to vacancies @fep-group.com and clearly mark the subject as “Insurance agent”.

This is a continuous recruitment process and anyone interested is encouraged to apply.

N/B: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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Business Development Job Vacancy in Kenya

Business Leader - Business Development

Position Summary

The Business Leader; Business Development is responsible for developing leads; preparation of proposals and Expression of Interest, and conducting market research on industry trends.

Main Responsibilities

• Continuously undertake market intelligence activities to identify new business opportunities.
• Develop a clear scoping process to enable a thorough understanding of client requirements for proposal writing purposes
• Prepare client proposals in conjunction with input from relevant departments internally and ensuring all aspects are considered e.g. insurance, financials, statutory and other legal matters.
• Converting proposals into closed deals
• Coordinate implementation of projects with Transitions team and relevant departments
• Design, collate and be the custodian of bidding presentations
• Maintain database of proposals and provide regular status reports to management on business development activities

Minimum requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration
• Minimum of 3 years experience in a Contact center.
• Willing to meet and establish new business contacts on a regular basis
• Excellent writing and presentation skills
• Strategic thinker to develop new business opportunities
• Good knowledge on conducting business in Kenya
• Willing to work in a fast paced work environment, with tight deadlines
• Excellent sales and negotiation skills
• Able to coordinate multiple projects simultaneously
• Excellent understanding of contact centers operations

Application procedure

To apply for this position, please log on to www.horizoncontactcenters.com/careers

Closing date:- Wednesday, 9th November 2011

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World Vision People & Culture Manager East Africa Job opportunity in Kenya

 People & Culture Manager - East Africa

Country: Kenya

Location: Nairobi

Closing Date: November 11 2011

Purpose of the position:

Reporting to the Support Services Director and the People and Culture Director, the manager will:

Provide P&C strategic, technical and administrative support, while facilitating teamwork that will enhance efficient and effective service delivery necessary to maintain a healthy People & culture environment, to all stakeholders that include:

• All Nairobi-based national/international regional staff and clients of hosted entities
• All international regional staff based in any of the countries within the EAR

Qualifications: Education/Knowledge/Technical Skills and Experience

The following may be acquired through a combination of formal or self-education, prior experience or on-the-job training:

Educational level required: First Degree in Human Resource Management, Business Management, Organizational Development, Organizational Psychology or other related field preferred.

Experience:

• Extensive experience in Human Resource Management for a minimum of 5 years in a large international organization.
• At least 3 years experience at management level in Human Resources in a large international organization.

Other: preferred.

• Masters in Human Resource Management
• Knowledge of normal organizational policies, labor law and legal requirements
• Good skills in conflict resolution/problem solving, teamwork, crisis management, training facilitation and coaching.
• Experience in working in a multi- cultural environment. Experience in a hardship context will be an added advantage.
• High level of commitment and working with minimal supervision.
• Commitment to World Vision objectives and ministry, mission statement and core values
• Able to manage multiple priorities in cross-cultural teams and prioritize under pressure
• Able to respond to deadlines.
• Well-organized in work and filing systems.
• Integrity and strong interpersonal skills.
• Customer Service orientation.
• Fluency in English (written and verbal skills).
• Strong computer skills, with solid proficiency in managing databases and Excel.
• Able to work under pressure in cross-cultural environment.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, especially by phone and e-mail.
• Ability to work well within a team and to build and promote team spirit.
• Comfortable interacting with people from various cultures and levels within the organization

Job Details

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How to Apply

Interested and qualified candidates who wish to apply for this position should send an application letter and detailed CV to wvaro_recruit@wvi.org by 11th November, 2011.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted

As a child-focused organisation, World Vision is committed to the protection of children and does not employ staff whose background is not suitable for working with children. All employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of all applicable background checks, including criminal record checks where possible.

Our Vision for every child, life in all its fullness; Our prayer for every heart, the will to make it so.

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Marketing Officer My Expert Desk Services Job in Kenya

My Expert Desk Services is looking for a Marketing Officer to support with establishing marketing plan, channels, and collaboration and delivers sales.

This is a commission based position and the holder earning for the first six months will solely depend on sales delivered. This is a full mix marketing opportunity advising on strategy, implementation, and marketing support to the sales force of the business.

Product Marketing, Brand & PR, DM, Online Marketing are all elements to which you will be managing.

The Marketing Officer role will be responsible for:

• Developing, building and delivering database marketing initiatives
• Reporting and strategic recommendations for future growth opportunities
• Responsible for the oversight of customer contact initiatives
• Assist with creation of short and long term marketing campaigns
• Integration of programs into communications platforms including social media
• Liaise with key business partners including internal groups and multiple vendors
• Liaise with Customer Care Manager to ensure consistency
• Lead the development and implementation of strategies that drive the business.
• Identify and oversee the application of new relevant consumer insights and trends.
• Determine brand advertising strategies
• Achieve budgeted volume and profit results.
• Lead and inspire the development and execution of brand communications in all media including TV, Print, On-Line and Direct-to-Consumer promotions.

Requirements:

• A minimum Diploma in Marketing. Those with Bachelor's Degree Marketing is a plus.
• A certificate in Information Technology
• Marketing or product management experience.
• Marketing experience in direct marketing
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong analytical and research capabilities to evaluate category opportunities.
• Strong knowledge of product/portfolios, advertising, promotion, finance and market research.
• Dynamic leader skilled in leading a team in a fast-paced environment.

Ideal Candidate Qualities

• Strategic thought leadership, planning, development, and execution of a product marketing strategy.
• A proven innovator of new product marketing practices, technologies and methods to ensure efficiency and measurable results
• Substantial experience working in a retail environment directly in the print industry
• Directing the design, execution, and measurement of product programs and initiatives with internal business partners and other stakeholders
• Extensive cross-functional leadership and collaboration skills across internal and external stakeholder groups
• Ability to work in complex organizational structures and processes, reduce or eliminate non-value-adding activities, and drive execution while fostering positive working relationships across the company
• Knowledge and experience with contracting, negotiation and change management
• Measuring program performance through the creation of dashboards and Key Performance Indicators
• Candidates will have considerable full mix marketing experience from the B2B (ideally manufacturing/engineering sector) sectors, and be comfortable in a hands on and standalone role.

To apply,

Send your CV, cover letter and a copy of the recent passport size photo to the email jobs@myexpertdesk.com and addressed to

General Manager
My Expert Desk Services ltd
Lower Ogata Street,
Opanga Building Second Floor Room 6
P.O Box 3110 Kisumu 40100

Tel:057 20 21 501/0739 444 761

Deadline: 18th November 2011

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Field Assistant Innovations for Poverty Action Job in Kenya

Position: Field Assistant, Kenya Life Panel Survey Tracking Project

Deadline To Apply: 5pm, Friday, November 18th 2011

Start Date: December 5th 2011

Location: Nairobi, with flexibility to travel to Eastern province, Coast and Rift Valley.

About Innovations for Poverty Action: Innovations for Poverty Action (IPA) is a non-profit research organization that creates and evaluates approaches to solving development problems and disseminates information about what works and what does not to policymakers, practitioners, investors and donors around the world.

Description of Work:

The Field Assistants will assist the Kenya Life Panel Survey (KLPS) Tracking team.

Activities include administering surveys to individuals and households, meeting with teachers, ligurus, and relatives to locate respondents, and traveling to those areas in order to interview individuals.

Netbooks will be used to administer the surveys.

Most of the work in this project will be Nairobi-based, but some interviews will take place in other locations in Eastern province, Coast and Rift Valley.

Visiting these respondents can include taking public transport, bodaboda, boats and walking long distances.

Carrying out these interviews can involve staying away from Nairobi at hotels in distant locations for several weeks at a time.

Working outside of standard business hours either in the morning or evening or on weekends is sometimes necessary as well.

Other tasks include taking anthropometric measurements, taking hemoglobin levels, organizing data in the field, office based matching of ID lists, compilation of survey information, photocopying, translation between Kiswahili and English and any other tasks needed to make the project run effectively or assigned by a supervisor.

Work duration:

Successful applicants will initially be hired for a two-week training period.

Those who demonstrate consistent exceptional abilities and work performance may be considered for a more long term placement, with the same project.

Academic Qualifications:

Candidates must have obtained a college diploma or university degree, preferably in sociology, statistics, economics, education, development studies, social sciences, health, or related fields.

Professional/Technical Skills:

• Skills in data collection and survey administration;
• ability to work with local administrators are required.
• Training in taking anthropometric measurements is preferred.
• Computer knowledge and typing skills required.
• Experience in electronic data collection preferred.

Other Qualities and Attributes:

• Most importantly a positive attitude towards the position;
• able to work in rural settings;
• comfortable interviewing people in their homes;
• comfortable taking measurements of children and adults;
• comfortable traveling for extended periods of time;
• well-organized; ability to work independently and in a team in the field;
• promptness; attention to detail;
• initiative.

Candidates must be fluent in Kiswahili and English. Luhya and Luo speakers preferred.

To apply:

Please send a cover letter and detailed CV, 3 references, daytime phone number(s), and email address.

Your CV should include your scores or grades and other measures of academic achievement, and details about any relevant work experience.

Applications can be submitted to any of our branch offices,

or by email to jobs-kenya@poverty-action.org,

or by post office using P.O Box 373, Busia area code 50400 Kenya.

If you submit by email, please ensure that the subject line reads: “FIELD ASSISTANT”REF NO: KPLS-2011-11-01

Disclaimer: The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of the work being performed by the Field Assistant.

The statements are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all possible duties, tasks, and responsibilities.

Management reserves the right to amend and change responsibilities to meet organizational needs as necessary.

Please note that IPA will never request any form of payment from an applicant.

Applicants are encouraged to confirm the information listed above with IPA prior to releasing any extensive personal information to the organization.

Please direct questions to jobs-kenya@poverty-action.org.

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Customer Support Manager Computech Limited Job in Kenya

Computech limited a Kenyan based company which promotes technology for business, is one of East Africa’s strongest ICT business with over 23 years experience.

We are currently seeking to recruit aggressive IT professional to fill in the following position:

Customer Support Manager

Reporting to Technical Support & Technology Outsourcing Manager.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage a team of 24 + on site ICT Service Desk Support Engineers
• Manage help desk resources for optimal performance. This will consist of resource management for incoming inquiries, and scheduled projects.
• Support desktops, laptops, workstations and smart phones. Help desk also provides first level support for all business applications used within the organization.
• Develop and demonstrate an understanding of customer and business needs and resolve escalated issues
• Work with management to develop a performance measurements framework and facilitate feedback system for team members on issues such as customer service, communication, and technical skills, in order to enhance the quality of support delivered.
• Planning and tracking multiple projects, resource planning and allocation, task delegation to accomplish project goals and objectives, ensuring timely resolution of issues, using escalation as necessary, creation of ongoing status and evaluation reports, and reporting on team member performance
• Working in a multi functional matrixed resource environment.
• Supervising a team and maintaining a high level of employee morale within the team.

Person Specification

Education & Certifications: Graduate in Information Technology and Certifications in MCIP, CCNA, ITIL, and HP-ASP is desirable.

To succeed in the job, the Customer Services Manager must have:

• 7 years experience, 3 yrs in management with ICT systems and is highly desirable
• Ability to plan, organize, lead and control resources in a given team environment.
• Ability to rapidly adapt, gain technical competency and change directions as developments occur.
• Ability to analyze a problem, seeks alternative solutions, and recommend/ implement solutions while remaining in constant contact with the end user.
• Knowledge in high level technical HP hardware, CISCO, administrative, and advanced end user understanding of business application environments, preferably including Microsoft, Lotus Notes, Citrix.
• Knowledge of ITIL and ITIL methodologies, working within the ITIL framework in an operational support environment, including service desk, incident management, change control, and problem management
• Excellent management, leadership, organization, and communication skills.
• Strong analytical skills to identify and resolve workflow problems, technical interactions, and procedural conflicts
• Good experience in people management as well as a genuine interest in working with and helping customers.
• Good presentation, polite, tactful and friendly character, good understanding of numbers and planning, flexibility, decisiveness and a quick-thinker.

Qualified candidates should send their detailed CV to careers@computechlimited.com stating the position on the subject line.

All applications should be received on or before Friday 18th November 2011.
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Head of Finance Advertising Industry Job in Kenya

Dynamic People Consulting is currently recruiting for the Head of Finance for one of its clients in the advertising industry.

Key Responsibilities:

The Head of Finance will be responsible for the following duties:

• Prepares cash flow and balance sheet statements on a monthly basis
• Conducts bank reconciliation on a monthly basis
• Produces monthly profit and loss statement
• Keeps track of company income by managing the organization’s financial accounts
• Keeps custody of company receipts and bank statements
• Withdraws and deposits money and checks to the company account
• Makes payment to suppliers in accordance to payment contract
• Verify cash requisitions from staff or suppliers
• Verifies cash requisitions from staff and suppliers with appropriate parties
• Generates delivery notes for orders
• Receives quotations sent out by sales
• Communicates credit terms to clients
• Receives and checks list provided by the Credit Reference Bureau for clients’ status
• Contacts clients to collect debt owed to the company
• Manages daily stocks
• Records new stock into the stock register

The successful candidate should have the following qualification:

• Bachelor degree in Accounting or Finance
• CPA(K)
• Masters degree a must
• 5 years experience as an accountant
• 3 years in senior management
• Good Interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to work independently as well as a team
• Attention to detail and a good sense of procedures
• IT tools proficient in the processing of information and communication
• Mature with excellent interpersonal and communication skills,
• Ability to work independently and as a team to manage work-relate responsibilities,
• Attention to detail, reliable and with ability to achieve high Quality Standards,
• An efficient organizer,
• A great sense of initiative and creativity in carrying out assignments,
• Good analytical and writing skills,
• Honest, a pleasant personality and willingness to go an extra mile

If you believe you qualify for this position, please send you CV and details of your current and expected remuneration to recruitment@dpckenya.com
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Pharmacy Assistant Job opportunity in Kenya

Location: Nairobi, Kenya

Employment Type: Full-Time

Summary:

An upcoming pharmacy dealing in supply and dispensing drugs to clients within its environs, including over-the-counter clients, clinics, hospitals and other institutions.

We seek to recruit a Pharmacy Assistant to work for the company.

Responsibilities:

• Prepare and dispense prescribed medications and pharmaceutical preparations according to patients' prescription.
• Provide advice for non-prescription medications.
• Monitor drugs and other medical supplies levels and initiate the procurement process.
• Take inventory and track medication and supply orders.
• Keep records of all drug stocks ordered, drugs issued to clients and stocks remaining.
• Prepare and submit reports on daily sales undertaken and achievement to the management as required.
• Arrange drugs in the required manner.
• Establish and maintain good relationships with customers which includes clinics, doctors, hospitals and other institutions.

Qualifications:

• A Certificate in Pharmacy.
• Experience in a similar position, preferably in a busy retail pharmacy set up will be an added advantage.
• Strong negotiation and customer care skills.
• Ability to diagnose conditions and prescribe drugs over the counter is a must.
• Must be computer literate and be able to manage software programs.
• High level of motivation, organization, honesty, commitment and professional responsibility.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills (both verbal and written).
• Accurate and detail oriented.

A salary of Kshs 8,000 will be paid for this position.

Interested candidates should send their CVs to the following email address detailing their current and expected salary

gurdiandrugspharmaceuticals@ymail.com
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IT Corporate Account Managers (25-50k plus Commissions) Job in Kenya

Our client is one of the leading homegrown IT solutions providers in Kenya.

The organization is looking for passionate and driven individuals to join its dynamic team. The job comes with a gross pay range of 25-50k plus the ability to earn commissions.

Corporate Account Managers

Key Responsibilities:

• Responsible for creating and driving their sales pipeline
• Use specialty expertise to seek out new opportunities and expand/enhance existing ones
• Establish a professional, working and consultative relationship with the client, by developing a core understanding of the unique business needs of the client within their industry.
• Invest time working with and leveraging external partners to deliver sales e.g. vendors
• Maintain knowledge of competitors to strategically position Company’s portfolio

Key Qualifications

• University degree
• 3 or more years advanced sales experience within industry and or similar products
• Demonstrated achievement of progressively higher quota, diversity of customers and higher-level customer interface.
• Excellent project management skills

Key Competencies:

New Business Acquisition: Ability to aggressively identify opportunities in new or existing accounts, expanding business in a way that ensures profitability for Computech.

Opportunity Qualification, Development and Closing: Assesses feasibility of pursuing an opportunity given what the customer is trying to accomplish, competitive presence and strength. Defines and positions well-targeted solutions to generate customer acceptance and wins the deal.

Account Planning and Alignment: Supports the development of account plans that focus sales activities, ensure accurate forecasts and integrates specialist selling seamlessly within an overall account strategy.

Customer Relationship Management: Demonstrates customer-sensitive practices within accounts.

If qualified send CV only to jobs@staff-kenya.com indicating the title on the subject line. Do not attach certificates.

Corporate Staffing Services
Suite 3, 13th floor, Development House, Nairobi.
Email: jobs@staff-kenya.com

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Technical Manager Job in Kenya

Technical Manager

Reports to: Operations Manager/Director

Direct reports: Technical Engineers, Help desk assistant

Role Objective/Summary

To Plan, organize, direct, control and evaluate the operations of the technical department.

To ensure installation and maintenance of computer hardware, software and networks, and ensure the identified technical problems are solved within the department, in other departments and for clients.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Key Duties

• Maintain log / list of all required repairs and maintenance jobs.
• Ensure all jobs booked in are done to customer satisfaction to avoid repeat jobs.
• Input and maintain IP addresses.
• Advise staff of security breach and/or change in password or security status.
• Ensure proper and timely installation and administration of computer hardware, software and networks.
• Provide network accounts and passwords as required
• Send requests to the Accounts department about purchase of equipment or spare parts for repair and maintenance jobs.
• Train new staff and orient them into the department’s operations.
• Assign and review the work of the Technical engineers and help desk assistant.
• Manage the company’s local area network; direct the network, and its related computing environment, including hardware, systems software, applications software, and all other computer-related configurations

Software

• Ensure software is available to appropriate users
• Supervise Installation and testing of new software
• Ensuring the anti-virus software is installed, properly configured, regularly updated and working properly on all PC and client stations
• Maintaining servers and network hardware

Hardware

• Setting up hardware, diagnosing and troubleshooting hardware failures
• Checking new computer equipment and installing as expected
• Ensure timely repair and maintenance of computer peripheral equipment e.g. printers, scanners, projectors, fax machines
• Providing technical support for hardware and software issues in the office
• Setting up and maintaining backup system for file servers and in-office desktop computers

Network Management

• Ensuring the network back up logs where appropriate
• Ensure routine network maintenance tasks are carried out
• Setting up, maintaining and removing user network accounts where necessary

General

• Advice customers on best practices in maintaining their machines in good working conditions.
• Any duties as assigned by the management.

Qualification

• A bachelor degree in Information Technology
• A minimum of two years experience in a similar position dealing with corporate cliental
• Strong interpersonal skills, ability to work with diverse groups
• Must be able to effectively handle stressful situations
• Work with minimum supervision
• Attention to detail and accuracy
• Analytical skills
• High levels of professionalism, enthusiasm and a ‘can do’ attitude
• Ability to prioritize and work with a sense of urgency

If qualified send CV only to jobs@staff-kenya.com indicating the title on the subject line. Do not attach certificates.

Corporate Staffing Services
Suite 3, 13th floor, Development House, Nairobi.
Email: jobs@staff-kenya.com

N.B. We do not charge any fee for interviews and neither for having your CV in our database.
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Retail Sales Salary (20-25k Plus Commissions) ITJob in Kenya

Retail Sales IT Jobs

Salary 20-25k Plus Commissions.

We urgently require a proven sales person with experience in selling computer related accessories within a shop in Westlands.

This is a job with the potential to make commissions on top of your basic wage.

The candidate must have:

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• 2 years minimum experience in sales
• Ability to present highly complex technical and business concepts to all levels of an organization.
• Outgoing personality and possess great interest in meeting people
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-energy, demanding and team-oriented environment.
• Diploma/ Degree in Sales and marketing or IT related course

As a company we shall require you to:

• Develop and build a client base utilizing proven sales techniques e.g. prospecting, cold calling, lead generation and deal closure.
• Scope the opportunities and develop appropriate solutions for the clients in conjunction with the technical team
• Prepare proposals for the solutions agreed with the customers promptly.
• Do weekly sales reports and maintain an active sales funnel all the time.
• Work with other team members to deliver high value solutions on time
• Participate proactively in company sales and marketing meetings
• Gather market intelligence to optimize sales prospects.
• Own and meet the assigned revenue target

If qualified send CV only to jobs@staff-kenya.com indicating the title on the subject line. Do not attach certificates.

Corporate Staffing Services
Suite 3, 13th floor, Development House, Nairobi.
Email: jobs@staff-kenya.com

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Receptionist (KShs 18 - 25K) Job in Nairobi Kenya

The receptionist will work under the supervision of the Administration Officer and the full-time job will entail overseeing and managing all office procedures and other tasks to include attending to visitors and deal with inquiries on the phone and face to face, supply information regarding the organization to the general public, clients and customers.

Duties and responsibilities

• Oversee all aspects of general office coordination
• Answering and directing phone calls to relevant departments.
• Sorting and distribute incoming mail.
• Receiving and directing all visitors to appropriate contacts.
• Coordinate and maintain records for staff parking, office keys and staff identification cards.
• Handling enquires at the front desk.
• Creating word documents and spreadsheets.
• Set up and coordinate meetings and conferences.
• Arrange for repairs and maintenance of office equipment.
• Receiving, sorting and distribution of mail.
• Arranging and scheduling appointments for staff.
• Manage office calendar and book meeting rooms to coordinate work flow and meetings.
• Management of meeting rooms.
• Maintaining the visitors register.
• Working with the security detail to track all visitors.
• Any other duties assigned.

Requirements:

About You

• Outstanding administration skills from a business related course
• Computer skills including the ability to operate spreadsheets, power points and word processing programs
• Knowledge of principles and practices of basic office management and organization.
• At least three years working experience in a busy environment
• Ability to speak fluent English & Kiswahili
• Exemplary presentation skills and customer handling techniques
• Ability to work well either alone or as part of a team.
• Good writing, analytical and problem-solving skills
• Good time management skills and ability to multitask
• Must be confident and able to remain calm during business times
• Ability to operate standard office equipment including but not limited to telephone systems, copiers, printers, faxes and scanners
• Ability to follow oral and written instructions

If qualified send CV only to jobs@staff-kenya.com indicating the title on the subject line.

Do not attach certificates.

Corporate Staffing Services
Suite 3, 13th floor, Development House, Nairobi.
Email: jobs@staff-kenya.com

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

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ICT Firm Procurement Officer (KShs 50 - 70K) - Job in Kenya

Our client is an ICT firm based in Westlands.

The client is looking to employ a procurement officer.

The Procurement Officer is responsible for effectively manage the purchasing and supplies management functions through the application of professional procurement and inventory management practices to maximise value from externally sourced products and services.

The position is responsible for developing focused strategies for procurement of products and services, supported with favourable service agreements and to offer advice and direction to staff and management, as required, with regard to procurement in support of the business objectives.

In addition, the job must coordinate cost effective disposal of assets in accordance with Bank policies and regulations.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Plan and carryout pre-procurement activities in line with and in support of business objectives.
• Work closely with other departments to create and deliver procurement strategies, policies and procedures which support the aspirations of all business units.
• Apply strategies which ensure continued supply of high quality and cost competitive products and services to the Bank.
• Study market trends and establish practical market knowledge to determine reliable suppliers of goods and services for the Bank.
• Facilitate user departments in needs assessment and to write clear specifications.
• Interact with users to prioritize their needs and prepare analysis reports.
• Develop prequalification lists according to Bank regulations and guidelines.
• Document for approval procurement plans and schedules
• In liaison with Head of Corporate Affairs develop tools and apply professional procurement techniques to the purchase of goods and services
• Negotiate and apply appropriate supply agreements for goods and services. When in place ensure these are appropriately managed and updated.
• Salary is a gross of 50-70k.

Qualifications & Experience

• A good University degree in Procurement, Commerce, Business Administration or Accounting;.
• A recognised professional qualification in procurement;
• Membership of a professional procurement body;
• Minimum of 3 years procurement experience in a senior role
• Ability to work with suppliers and build long term competitive supply relationships.
• Ability to analyse data and give presentations to all levels of management
• Ability to influence, communicate effectively and work with minimum supervision.

Other Attributes

• Excellent Negotiation skills
• Analytical and presentation skills
• Excellent planning and organizational skills
• Results driven and pro-activity
• Cultural awareness
• Attention to detail
• Concern for standards
• High level of integrity

If qualified send CV only to jobs@staff-kenya.com indicating the title on the subject line.

Do not attach certificates.

Corporate Staffing Services
Suite 3, 13th floor, Development House, Nairobi.
Email: jobs@staff-kenya.com

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Senior Accountant (KShs 100 - 150K) Job in Kenya

Male Asian Gujarati Speaking Preferred.

This is a highly demanding role responsible for overseeing the company's financial accounting, monitoring and reporting systems; ensuring compliance of financial statements with IFRS and IAS policies and procedures and guidelines and professional ethics.

This role requires a high degree of self confidence and resilience to handle a high stress, high pressure environment which demands long working hours and constant crisis management.

The role holder is expected to perform undertake the following duties:

• Compiling and preparing company annual budget and ongoing budget monitoring and reporting
• Preparation of annual and management accounts;
• Ensuring timely preparation of accurate monthly expenditure reports
• Monitoring and interpreting cash flows and proactively managing the financial position of the company and predicting future trends
• Researching and reporting on factors influencing business performance
• Participate in internal audits as scheduled and provide auditors with accounting documents as requested and provide explanation on audit queries
• Performance analysis and reporting
• Supervising and appraising the performance of assigned staff

Minimum Criteria:

• An undergraduate degree in Finance or Accounting; CPA(K) ACCA or its equivalent
• Over 5 years post qualification experience in a similar or related position
• Experience in a business/commercial environment with demonstrable entrepreneurial and business skills
• Strong financial numeracy and analytical skills with ability to interpret financial data
• Working knowledge of Kenyan tax laws and excellent knowledge of local and international financial regulations and legislation
• Excellent technical knowledge of budgeting and financial analysis processes in a commercial set up
• Excellent and effective communications skills, both orally and in writing and ability to effectively engage the business owners in matters pertaining the company
• Well developed ability to multi-task and handle multiple ongoing issues concurrently
• Ability to take charge and control over varied situations that emerge in the department and ‘think on their feet’ for solutions to problems
• Excellent interpersonal skills and strong personal impact to command respect with internal and external stakeholders
• High degree of honesty and integrity

If qualified send CV only to jobs@staff-kenya.com indicating the title on the subject line.

Do not attach certificates.

Corporate Staffing Services
Suite 3, 13th floor, Development House, Nairobi.
Email: jobs@staff-kenya.com

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

CEO Job Description

Main Purpose of the Job

Our client in the manufacturing industry is looking for an individual to provide overall leadership, oversight and policy direction to ensure that the business achieves its vision, objectives and strategies.

Field of Responsibilities

• Oversee company personnel to ensure a well motivated, high performance work force.
• Develop a strategic-management framework to advance the company's mission and objectives and to promote revenue, profitability, and growth.
• Oversee company operations to ensure production efficiency, quality, outstanding customer service, cost-effective management of resources, and ensuring compliance with the laws of the country
• Plan, develop, and implement strategies for generating robust and growing revenues and profitability for the company.
• Identify acquisition and merger opportunities and direct implementation activities.
• Design and approve company operational procedures, policies, and standards.
• Review activity reports and financial statements to determine progress and status in attaining objectives and revise objectives and plans in accordance with current conditions.
• Evaluate performance of direct management reports for compliance with established policies and objectives of the company and contributions in attaining objectives.
• Foster a corporate culture that promotes ethical practices while building a pool of outstanding talent.
• Promote the company as well as build network through personal contacts, marketing promotions and industry events.
• Represent the company at trade and industry meetings, and other formal regulatory functions.
• Promote the company to local, national, regional and international markets and related constituencies.
• Co-ordinate communication with stakeholders
• Monitor and enforce service regulations as well as establishing proper internal control systems and procedures
• Present company reports and outcomes at shareholder and Board of Director meetings.
• Direct company planning and policy-making committees.
• Oversee foreign operations to include evaluating operating and financial performance.
• Serve as an alternate spokesperson for the Company, working with the Chairman as appropriate
• Other duties as assigned

Key Performance Areas

Grow the various businesses profitably & build long-term shareholder value

• Business revenue targets & market share growth
• Overall profitability and of each business unit
• Returns on investments
• Cash flow growth and efficient management

Develop and implement smooth-running business processes to underpin strategic objectives

• Customer relations and feedback
• Process efficiency
• Product development time
• Working capital investment

Identify & deliver customer expectations

• Customer satisfaction via feedback questionnaires
• Growth in key customer uptake
• Growth in key market shares
• East Africa brand awareness

Develop skills necessary to deliver long-term & sustainable success.

• Ensure appropriate reward & recognition structure.
• Attraction, retention & career development of key management team members and other staff.
• Staff turnover levels
• Staff skills and development index
• Staff satisfaction and succession planning

Work together with the Chairman to Cordial stakeholder relations and in their absence communicate with and manage all stakeholders complaints and litigation suits.

Identify and enable business solutions to deliver

Qualifications

a) Academic and professionals

• Undergraduate degree in commerce, business administration or engineering, masters degree in business administration added advantage.

b) Experience

• At least 10 years progressive experience in the field of general management

c) Key skills and qualities

• Leadership, customer relationships and support decision making, innovation

d) Strategic Planning Company Strategic Plan

e) Annual revenue budget Company budget

f) Annual expense budget Company budget

g) Number of reports

Direct: 4

Please send your CV and remuneration details: theleadrecruiter@gmail.com

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Procurement & Logistics Manager - Construction CompanyJob in Kenya

We are the Construction arm and flagship brand of a group of companies with interests in the Construction, Real Estate Development and Telecommunication sectors.

Based in Kenya, we are ISO 9001:2008 certified and have growing operations in South Sudan and Rwanda.

A Kenya Top 100 Fastest Growing Companies and Africa Awards for Entrepreneurship Winner.

Our vision is to set new benchmarks in the industry through commitment to integrity and excellence.

Reporting to the Group Head of Finance, the Procurement & Logistics Manager will undertake full responsibility for leading the Procurement Department and will be in-charge of all procurement, logistics and equipment maintenance functions of the company.

In order to be considered for this role, you must be able to demonstrate experience in managing and developing key supplier relationships, have hands-on experience in procurement and logistics, formulation and implementation of procurement procedures, development and management of strategies and have strong team leadership capabilities.

Qualifications & Requirements

• A Bachelors Degree in a business or other relevant course.
• A Post graduate course in Procurement/Supplies and Logistics is a must.
• Diploma in Project Management will be an added advantage
• MS Office proficiency especially in working with ERP’s preferably Pastel Evolution
• Candidate must have a minimum 7 years post-graduate experience preferably in either the FMCG industry or in a busy commercial and demanding environment.
• Experience in the construction industry will be an added advantage
• Must be registered with CIPS, KISM or a similar body
• Relevant experience managing a procurement and logistics / planning team
• Highly analytical with attention to detail
• Strategic thinking ability
• Be able to plan and coordinate activities in multiple locations in the region, within a highly fluid and uncertain environment.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• An ability to manage people across all levels
• Experience of managing suppliers and service providers in different fields
• Ability to deliver under pressure and under minimum supervision
• High integrity and strong ethical values.

We are offering an attractive remuneration and benefits, a pleasant working environment and an opportunity for challenging career growth.

Apply via email to hrmtalent@gmail.com to the attention of The Group Head of Human Resource, stating your current and expected remuneration by 18th November 2011.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
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Projects Manager Construction Company Job in Kenya

We are a construction company involved in Building & Civil works, Real Estate and Water Sewerage Systems with operations in Kenya, South Sudan and looking to grow into Rwanda.

We are looking to recruit a highly qualified and motivated individual, to fill the position of Projects Manager.

Reporting to the Chief Executive Officer, the incumbent will head the technical/projects department and will be responsible for the overall planning, execution and monitoring of all projects so as to ensure that all project timelines, budgets and profitability projections, have been met to the highest possible quality standards within the project specifications.

S/he will also be in charge of all the construction related resources and the relevant staff.

Desired Qualifications, Experience & Skills

• BSc Civil Engineering and a Diploma in project/construction management from recognized institutions
• A Master’s degree is an added advantage
• A post graduate qualification in Project Management is mandatory.
• More than 12 years postgraduate experience majorly in building projects, 8 years should be in a senior supervisory or management position.
• Proficiency in MS Office and MS Projects
• Registration with ERB and membership with IEK shall be added advantage
• Must have hands-on experience in BOQ preparation and tendering procedures
• Must be above the age of 35 years
• Must have strong and proven project management skills
• Ability to effectively prioritize and execute tasks in a high-pressure environment
• Capacity to motivate, lead and boost morale of the teams.
• The candidate must have excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Effective time management and logical decision-making ability.
• Willingness to travel extensively across the construction sites.
• Sound management skills
• Works well under pressure and thrives in challenges

If your experience and competencies match the above specifications please send your cover letter and detailed CV, indicating the names of three professional referees and stating your current and expected remuneration to projects.recruit@gmail.com to reach us not later than 18th November 2011.

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