Thursday, August 25, 2011

IT INTERN VACANCY IN KENYA


INTERN
We are a growing IT outsourcing company looking to train a proactive, hardworking candidate to perform
the following duties for a period of 3 Months with possible extension based on performance:
Responsibilities
 Troubleshooting customers technical issues both on call and on site and finding possible solutions.
 Answering technical questions from customers and prospective customers on mail.
 Producing site reports after every visit giving recommendations to client
 Monitoring client base via a software and remotely solving any issues that arise.
Requirements
 Excellent understanding of the technical fundamentals of the Internet. You should have a solid
knowledge of internet protocols such as SSH, FTP, SFTP & HTTP, as well as the ability to use
diagnostic tools such as traceroute, ping, etc
 Aware of Windows, Mac & Linux troubleshooting ability.
 The ability to be a good listener, and to really understand a customer problem or question and
help them solve it.
 Excellent writing skills. Most of your work will be written (email, documentation, etc.).
 Excellent telephone mannerisms. Some support will be provided over the phone.


FINLAYS MACHINE OPERATORS JOB IN KENYA


MACHINE OPERATORS
The Organization
Finlays is Kenya’s largest agricultural export group employing 22,000 people and annually exporting
400 million stems of flowers, 7 million kilos of vegetables, 26 million kilos of black tea and 3 million kilos
of tea extract.
The organization is geographically located in Nairobi, Naivasha, Kericho, Mt. Kenya and Mombasa,
together with 1,200 vegetable outgrowers located throughout the country and 10,000 tea outgrowers.
The group has established itself as a reliable, responsible, innovative and sustainable producer with a
deep knowledge and passion for its products.
Finlays, a wholly owned subsidiary of the Swire Group, maintains strategic focus to develop a sustainable
business which in turn drives integrations, development and growth possibilities within Kenya and
internationally.
The Job
Reporting to the Factory Assistant Manager, the job holder will be in charge of the CTC/ Driers/Sorting
sections and shall ensure that all manufacturing parameters pertaining to food safety and quality are
achieved.
Key Responsibilities
• Ensure that all manufacturing parameters are achieved e.g. temperatures for driers and
fermentation as pertains to food safety and quality
• Ensure that food safety is achieved at all times, through maintaining good manufacturing
parameters
• Ensure that employees are in protective gear and adhere to health and safety regulations

NATION MEDIA SALES JOB|REGIONAL BUSINESS EXECUTIVE JOB IN KENYA


SALES AND DISTRIBUTION ASSISTANTS
Job Ref: HR-SDA-08-11
The Nation Media Group is the largest independent media house in East and Central Africa with
operations in print, broadcast and digital media. It attracts and serves unparalleled audiences in Kenya,
Uganda, Tanzania and Rwanda.
We are seeking to recruit experienced and self- motivated individuals to the positions of Sales and
Distribution Assistants.
The positions are available in Nairobi, Coast and Nakuru regions and the successful candidates will
facilitate the sales and distribution of NMG’s print products in the assigned territories.
Key responsibilities
• Growing the Group’s copy sales within location of work in order to increase revenue for the
group;
• Expansion of market reach;
• Facilitation of market demands and enabling responsiveness;
• Delivery of results as per targets and keeping pace in a highly competitive environment;
• Customer service to agents and distributors;
• Business planning and reporting;
• Monitoring sales volumes and payments thereof.
Qualifications and Experience
• At least a Diploma in Sales or Marketing;
• At least 1 years experience in sales and distribution;
• Riding experience with a valid motorcycle license;
• Learn and work independently with capability to withstand pressure;
• Willingness to be a part of our corporate values and culture;
• Proven computer skills.
This position offers an excellent career growth opportunity and a competitive remuneration package.
Closing Date: 28th August 2011
Only shortlisted applicants shall be contacted.
To apply, please copy the link below as your web address:
http://career.staffingsoft.com/site014/asp/JobSeekerResults.asp
REGIONAL BUSINESS EXECUTIVE
Job Number: HR-RBE-08-2011
Job Type: Contract

MICROSAVE RESEARCHER JOB IN KENYA


RESEARCHER - TEAM LEADER
MicroSave is a market leader in providing consulting services to retail financial institutions in Africa from
offices in Kenya and Uganda, clients in Kenya have included leading commercial banks, microfinance
banks, SACCOs, and microfinance institutions and multilateral and bi-lateral donors.
With increasing demand for our services throughout 15 countries in Africa.
MicroSave intends to recruit one or more researchers to join its team in Kenya.
For more details on MicroSave see www.MicroSave.org.
Job description:
The researcher will be expected to lead research teams in (largely) qualitative research. Research
assignments are conducted throughout Africa, but largely in East Africa, so language skills in English,
Swahili and regional languages are important.
The researcher will be expected to be fluent in all aspects of the research cycle including but not limited to,
client liaison, research planning and logistics, design and conduct of research approaches, team
management, data analysis and reporting.
Experience:
Candidates must have a minimum of three years relevant experience in qualitative research, though
quantitative research experience is an added advantage. Applicants with insufficient experience will not
be considered.
The successful candidate will demonstrate writing ability and will be expected to be able to write quickly
and succinctly.
Applicants should note that consulting research is normally conducted and reported much more quickly than
academic research, so the ability to turn around research into reports rapidly is an essential skill.
Experience in financial sector research is advantageous but not essential, as full exposure to the financial

GUSII WATER AND SANITATION PUBLIC RELATIONS JOB IN KENYA


HUMAN RESOURCE/PUBLIC RELATIONS OFFICER JOB
Advert: GWASCO/1/11 (1 Post)
Gusii Water and Sanitation Company Limited was incorporated on 12th June, 2006 under the Companies
Act Cap 486 Laws of Kenya. The Company is responsible for provision of efficient, effective, adequate
and safe water and sewerage services to its customers. The Company wishes to recruit self driven, result
oriented and qualified Human Resource cum Public Relations Officer.
For appointment to this post the candidate must:-
• Be a holder of Degree in Social Science.
• Have served as a Human Resource Officer or Public Relations Officer for at least three (3) years
in a busy private or public service organization.
• Should be a Computer literate and familiar with Human Resource Management Systems.
Duty and Responsibilities:
The successful candidate will be reporting to the Finance and Administration Manager. The suitable
candidate will be responsible for:
• Overseeing maintenance of up to date HR records
• Assist in compiling HR reports for timely reporting and disseminating

NAFAKA SACCO FOSA OFFICER|ICT OFFICER|INTERNAL AUDITOR JOBS IN KENYA


Nafaka Sacco Society Limited would to recruit suitably qualified and experienced persons to fill in the
following positions:
FOSA OFFICER
Requirements:
• Business related degree from a recognized institution
• Experience of three (3) years in a busy financial institution preferably within the cooperative
movement
• Proficiency in computer accounting packages
Interested persons who meet the above requirements may send their applications stating their current and
expected remuneration together with copies of curriculum vitae, academic and professional certificates as
well as other testimonials to the address below:
The CEO,
Nafaka Sacco Society Limited
P.O Box 30586- 00100
Nairobi
To reach by 30th August 2011
Applications received after the deadline will not be considered.
Canvassing will lead to disqualification.
Only short listed candidates will be contacted.
ICT OFFICER
Requirements:
• Bachelors degree in ICT with two years of relevant working experience preferably in a financial
institution
• Working knowledge of Navision Sacco Software and Microsoft SQl Server 2008
• Knowledge in telecommunication and ATM operations
Interested persons who meet the above requirements may send their applications stating their current and
expected remuneration together with copies of curriculum vitae, academic and professional certificates as