Monday, January 16, 2012

BRITAK INSURANCE SALES AGENTS JOBS IN KENYA

The Company is seeking to fill the following position of Insurance Sales Agent with individuals who are proactive and self-driven and who can apply their knowledge, diligence, and experience to contribute to the achievement of our mission to delight our customers with outstanding financial services.

The main role of the position of a Insurance Sales Agent is to sell insurance products and investment funds to prospective and existing clients and service the accounts thus created.

Specifically, the Financial Advisor is expected to do, inter alia, the following on a highly rewarding commission-paying remuneration structure:
  1. Sell insurance and investment schemes to prospective and existing individual and corporate clients;
  2. Relationship management for existing clients;
  3. Meet and exceed exciting and aggressive work targets;
  4. Work in a high-pressure, fast-paced environment within an entrepreneurial culture that offers minimum supervision.
Successful candidates will need to possess the following skills and experience:
  • An appropriate qualification/training in sales and marketing;
  • Work experience in the financial services sector e.g. bank, insurance companies, fund manager, stock brokers etc would be an advantage;
  • Proven experience and success in selling financial services products: experience of selling unit trust investment or insurance products would also be an added advantage;
  • Computer literate (evidence will be an added advantage)
  • A good working knowledge of financial markets and financial products;
  • A high sales drive and a strong will to succeed;

CFC LIFE FINANCIAL ADVISORS JOB OPPORTUNITIES KENYA

CfC Life is a life insurance provider that has been providing relevant products to Kenyans for over 46 years. The company has assets of over Ksh. 13 Billion and continues to provide a wide range of insurance products including ordinary life, group life and pension.


At CfC Life we have restructured and revamped our sales team country wide to create a team of energized, motivated go-getters! and now we are looking for like-minded individuals to join us!


Our promise
  • A flexible and enabling working environment with real opportunities to build a career and financial independence.
  • An opportunity to earn commensurate to your efforts.
  • Cutting edge training and development to keep you ahead of the game.
  • Exciting products and services with a large untapped market.
Who we are looking for


Talent:
  • Strong communication skills and a presentable appearance.
  • Set financial goals and the persistence to achieve them.
  • An excitement to meet new people and build strong, effective relationships and networks.
  • Creative and able to expand beyond the horizon.
Skills and Knowledge:

TAX ACCOUNTANT JOB VACANCY IN KENYA (30000)

Our client is a medium sized audit firm serving the small and medium sized businesses in Kenya.

A job vacancy has arisen in the tax consulting department.

Job Title: Tax Accountant

Basic Function: The tax accountant position is accountable for the collection of tax-related information, reporting to taxation authorities in a timely manner, and advising management on the tax impact of various corporate strategies.

Principal Accountabilities:
  • Complete required tax reporting in a timely manner
  • Coordinate audits by various taxation authorities
  • Advise management regarding the tax impact of corporate strategies
  • Coordinate outsourced tax preparation work
Requirements
  • CPA(K) being minimum education and professional level.
  • Have worked in the same position an audit firm set up.
  • Demonstrate initiative.

NATIONAL SALES MANAGER JOB OPPORTUNITY (80-120K)

We are recruiting for a National Sales Manager for one of our clients in the FMCG industry.


The National Sales Manager will report directly to the Managing Director.


The purpose of this management job is to formulate and implement functional policies and strategies to achieve agreed sales and profitability targets.


Knowledge, Skills and Experience Required
  • A Business related degree or a degree.
  • Minimum 5 years experience at a sales management level in an FMCG environment.
  • Those dealing with business development, senior sales staff looking for growth and opportunity to prove themselves highly desired.
  • Those working at small and medium sized FMCG companies desired.
  • People management, communication and presentation skills is key.
  • Computer literacy
Salary range is K'sh 80-120K.


Key Result Areas
  • Formulate and implement sales strategies for assigned product(s)/area to achieve agreed sales and profitability targets.
  • Set and ensure achievement of agreed sales targets for respective areas and sales channels.
  • Formulate departmental budget and ensure that expenditure is maintained within approved budget.
  • Train and develop an appropriate sales force and structure that maximises effectiveness and efficiency.

ACCOUNTING JOB VACANY IN KENYA

An Accounting vacancy exists within a company in Kenya.

The organisation based in Nairobi, Kenya is seeking an accountant in the Nairobi office.

The holder of this position is responsible for updating, verifying, and maintaining accounting journals and ledgers and managing multiple grants an inventory management system, along with other financial duties as per approved policies and procedures.

Job Description
  • Preparing cash book and postings to ledgers as required
  • Carrying out reconciliation of various accounts as required
  • Receiving payments and providing copies of receipts to relevant persons
  • Preparation of monthly journals to the relevant GL accounts
  • Tracking and auditing petty cash and assisting employees with expense reports
  • Preparing timely and accurate trial balance and other related financial statements
  • Preparation and filing of forms and documentation including, but not limited to, The Kenya Revenue Authority

SIRIKWA HOTEL VACANCIES IN KENYA

Sirikwa Hotel a Leading hotel in Eldoret Kenya (three Star) under New Management is seeking competent and qualified Kenyan Job applicants to fill various vacant positions within all the hotel departments. i.e.

 Management
 Front Office
 Housekeeping
 F&B Service
 F&B Production
 Accounts


(Internal and external applications are invited).

Qualifications & Skills
 A degree in Hospitality Management and /or Diploma, Certificate in Hotel Management/ Catering and Accommodation from recognized institutions and Kenya Utalii College is an added advantage.
 University Degree in Commerce/Finance/Accounting or CPA (K) is an added advantage (for     Accounts Dept)

RESEARCH ASSISTANTS JOB VACANCIES IN KENYA

AAH-I, an international non-profit making agency that implements health and development projects in Africa, seeks to recruit dynamic research assistants to participate in data collection for its health costing research project in Kenya over a period of three (3) months.

The project will be implemented in 17 counties in different parts of the country.

Research staff will ensure quality data collection as per study protocol and guidelines and are expected to be competent in IT.

Required Qualifications:

  • First degree in social sciences or a science related area (computers, statistics, economics)
  • Experience in research projects especially data collection and analysis
  • Excellent computer skills including data input and analysis packages – SPSS, STATA
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
  • Ability to work in a team and to work with minimal supervision
  • Willingness to travel and stay in different parts of Kenya during the course of the study
This is an exciting opportunity for dedicated and highly motivated candidates with a strong commitment to AAH-I's mission.

HOTEL JOBS IN KENYA

A new 4 star, 180 rooms hotel in Nairobi urgently needs:

Front Office Manager and Assistant Front Office Manager.

Food and Beverage Manager and Assistant F & B Manager.

Executive Chef.

Executive Housekeeper & Housekeeping Supervisors.

Chief Accountant.

HIVOS PROGRAMME LEADER KENYA MEDIA PROGRAMME JOB VACANCY

JOB VACANCY
Programme leader Kenya Media Programme

Hivos seeks a programme leader for the Kenya Media Programme.
The Kenya Media Programme (KMP) is a Hivos programme that provides a framework for strengthening the existing media landscape in Kenya. The programme combines grant making and capacity building as key strategies. The Programme leader is directly answerable to the director.

Responsibilities:
• Supervise the KMP staff
• management and implementation of the programme
• Financial management of the programme
• Strategic guidance of theprogramme
• Develop and implement solid M&E and learning processes
• Reporting and reviewing obligations to the Steering Committee and donors.
• Building and strengthen networks and partnerships relevant and/or strategic to the KMP
• Represent KMP in external meetings, conferences and media interviews
• Promote and brand the initiative wherever appropriate
• Fundraising: actively identifying potential donors/funders

Qualifications
• Relevant master degree

PRODUCTION MANAGER JOB IN SOAPS UGANDA

PRODUCTION MANAGER, SOAPS-UGANDA
 
JOB DESCRIPTION
Established in the early 1980's, our client has evolved to one of the fastest growing, fully integrated manufacturer of FMCG products in Sub Saharan Africa. Its vision is to provide superlative products at affordable prices, together with unparalleled service across the region. The company is looking for a Production Manager, Soaps in its Uganda based operations.
Reporting to the Business Unit Manager the Production Manager, Soaps will implement all the
manufacturing policies and procedures to ensure maximum capacity utilization of the units so as to
achieve the group’s strategy, growth and profit objectives

Key Responsibilities
Oversee the entire operations of the soap manufacturing plant.
Review and update all the procedures used in the soap manufacturing section.
Ensure the products being manufactured meet the company’s standards, policies and practices.
Accountable for the quality and carrying out the responsibilities related to the section
operations.
Engage in annual business planning and budgeting of the manufacturing plant.
In liaison with senior management, ensure that production objectives are being met.
Ensure budget under control in line with the company’s standard practices.
Determine the manpower requirements, supervise and appraise staff.

WARTSILA GM SERVICE SALES AND MARKETING JOB IN KENYA

Wärtsilä is a well established multinational organization with a strong market presence in the Eastern Africa region. Wärtsilä enhances the business of its customers by providing them with complete lifecycle power solutions. While creating better and environmentally compatible technologies, Wärtsilä focuses on the marine and energy markets with products and solutions as well as services. Through innovative products and services, Wärtsilä sets out to be the most valued business partner of all its customers. This is achieved by the dedication of more than 17,000 professionals manning 160 Wärtsilä locations in 70 countries around the world. Wartsila Eastern Africa Ltd wishes to recruit results driven and self motivated individuals to fill in the following positions (“GM Service Sales & Marketing” and “Human Resources Manager”) within our Management Team.

GM SERVICE SALES & MARKETING
Reporting to the Managing Director, the GM Service Sales & Marketing will be responsible for leading and managing the Sales Team into achieving the set budget according to the strategic goals set by the organization. This role covers the East African Region.
Responsibilities
  • Support sales activities and provide expert services for the sales team
  • Generate customer specific solutions, specifications and quotations according to Sales needs
  • Tender bid management (together with the Sales team)
  • Evaluate inquiries and register/maintain opportunity information
  • Configure products according to defined solutions
  • Support Account Managers in sales meetings
Qualifications & Experiences
  • A degree holder in any business related studies particularly sales & marketing or its equivalent
  • Additional qualification in mechanical, marine or electrical engineering will be an added advantage

CREAW COMMUNICATION OFFICER JOB IN KENYA

Centre for Rights Education and Awareness CREAW is inviting applications from individuals for the following position:

Job Title: Communication Officer
Duty Station: Nairobi


CREAW is a non-governmental, non-partisan, membership organization whose Mission is to transform society by empowering women and expanding new frontiers for women’s rights and freedoms.
Our Vision is a just and free society in which women and men have, exercise and enjoy equal and full rights and opportunities.

Job Purpose

As a senior advisor for Strategic Communications in the organization reporting to the executive Director, to provide leadership and critical support for information gathering, knowledge management and dissemination of the same within CREAW’s mandate.

The officer will through communication oversee and support the realization of CREAW’s objectives and targets – both internal and external – in a professional, efficient and effective manner.

Key Roles & Responsibilities:

Development of a communication strategy and budget plan and with the support of the Management Team, develop and implement communication plans for various CREAW programs. Giving communication advice including the development of relevant messages, use of appropriate media channels and providing strategic solutions to given communications challenges.

MAGNATE VENTURES ENGINEERS, MARKETING MANAGERS, ACCOUNTS MANAGERS, AUDIT MANAGER, PRODUCTION MANAGER AND OPERATIONS MANAGERS JOBS IN KENYA

Magnate Ventures Ltd. is a locally owned and managed Indoor and Outdoor Advertising company which is ISO 9001:2008 certified and Class A ERC registered Contractor in the field of Electrical Installation and Cabling Works.

We are East Africa’s leading advertising company dealing in advertising development, promotions, supply, manufacture, installation and maintenance of all types of indoor and outdoor signage image and promotional materials.

The company has sustained tremendous growth through expansion of its operations covering the region and beyond, as well as extension of its product lines.

Visit our website: www.magnate-ventures.com for more details.

We seek to recruit experienced, professional, dynamic, and innovative people to support our robust growth in the regional markets and diversification to infrastructure projects.

Structural Engineer

Reporting to the Managing Director, the ideal candidate will be in charge of structural design, installation and maintenance of the company’s infrastructure, inspection/supervision of structural construction and installation works in line with applicable standards and practices, with strict adherence to safety requirements and quality control.

The ideal candidate should possess a degree in Civil Engineering with a bias in steel and concrete works and at least 3 years experience at senior management level in a construction or consulting firm. As an engineer, the candidate will provide practical solutions, demonstrate excellent conceptual and analytical ability, and have remarkable documentation skills.

Electrical Engineer

Reporting to the Marketing Director, the job holder will be responsible for the design, deployment and maintenance of a broad range of electrical systems and electrical projects management.

The ideal candidate will possess a Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering from a recognized University, minimum (5) years experience in estimating, budgeting, designing and project management of Electrical Installation contracts, have exposure in electrical power supply systems, electronics and control systems especially SCADA and PLC, be competent in use of AutoCAD among other engineering software applications.

Those with knowledge in airfield lighting systems will have a distinct added advantage.

Client Service Manager

Within this role, the CSM shall be responsible to completely understand the customer’s expectations, identify the requirements of Magnate Ventures to meet those expectations and report to the Directors on a regular basis regarding the needs associated with the status of each client’s project.

The ideal candidate will guide a highly motivated team of business executives, account managers, BDMs and credit control team on delivering world class service, increasing revenue and meeting key performance indicators/services levels.

NATION MEDIA GROUP FREELANCE BUSINESS EXECUTIVES AND CUSTOMER SERVICE EXECUTIVE CAREERS IN KENYA

The Nation Media Group, 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.


Freelance Business Executives


We are seeking for qualified and experienced Freelance Business Executives who will add value to the operations of the Group.We have opportunities in Nairobi and our regional offices namely; Mombasa, Kisumu, Nyeri, Nakuru and Eldoret.


The Role:


Reporting to a Business Manager, the candidates will have the overall responsibility of initiating and executing sales while promoting and developing effective service to clients to maximize sales volumes and revenue.


Knowledge, skills and experience required:
  • University Degree,
  • Diploma in Sales & Marketing with over 3 years experience in Sales and Marketing,
  • Ability and readiness to work long and odd hours,
  • Results oriented,
  • Ability to work independently and under pressure,
  • Excellent client service skills,
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills,
  • A good understanding and experience in the media industry will be an added advantage.
Customer Service Executive


We invite applicants who are performance driven and possess excellent transferable skills with demonstrable records of achievement in past roles. This is a permanent position.

ERP SALES CONSULTANT JOB IN KENYA

ERP Sales Consultant

Purpose and Scope

The Sales Consultant is responsible for sales to new and existing customers, following company’s established routines and methodology.
Focus areas are sales to medium and large companies.


Responsibilities
Have high activity level (calls, meetings, quotations).Learn our ERP and CRM product.
Build a sales pipeline.
Drive sales process, from quotation to closing.
Key Account Management.
Lead Management.
Sales Promotion
Management.
Liaise with Vendor Channel Management.
Meet sales targets.

IMPACT MARKETING RECEPTIONIST JOB OPPORTUNITY IN KENYA

Impact Marketing Kenya Ltd is a leading company providing Branding and Promotional
material to corporate companies across East Africa.


Key responsibilities:

The Receptionist will be responsible to the Admin Manager for
Overseeing all aspects of office management and activity coordination.
Answering telephone, screen and direct calls, taking and relaying messages and providing information to callers
Ensuring that in-bound and out-bound correspondence and related documents are effectively circulated and properly managed
Accepting and dispatching packages by courier or regular mail.
Preparing draft responses to correspondence containing routine inquiries

DTS KENYA RECEPTIONIST AND DRIVERS VACANCIES IN KENYA

Development & Training Services Inc (DTS) is implementing the Kenya Performance,Analysis, Communication and Evaluation, (Kenya PACE) project providing a range of monitoring,evaluation, assessment, verification, reporting and performance management services in support of USAID / Kenya’s project portfolio.


Position Title: Personal Assistant to the COP / Receptionist
Reporting to: COP/Finance and Administration Manager

Job location: Nairobi, Kenya
Duration of contract: 12 months with possibility of extension


Summary of Activities

The Personal Assistant/Receptionist will act as the COP’s first point of contact with clients, consultants and other interested stakeholders.


Main Responsibilities
Maintain the COP’s calendar and ensure to update the diary on a daily basis.
Assist in arranging travel including reservations for hotel accommodation,ticketing and accounting for advances.
Assists in the planning and preparation of meetings, project events,conferences and conference telephone calls, including gathering documentation, research and coordination of participants.
Prepare tracking tools for project activities; evaluations and workshops.
Track pending actions and remind the COP and other staff.
Manage all internal and external correspondence.
Follow up communication within PACE Project and external communication with partners and take minutes of meetings and ensure follow up of action points from meetings.
Receive visitors and enquiries at the Reception and direct them appropriately.
Answer all incoming calls and handle caller’s inquiries whenever possible.

Position Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration/Social Sciences from an accredited university
Fluent English and Kiswahili required
3-5 year’s experience supporting executive leadership

CAREER IN LIFE ASSURANCE SALES & MARKETING

CAREER IN LIFE ASSURANCE SALES & MARKETING

Do you strongly desire to associate with the leading composite insurance company based in Kenya, with an expansive presence in the East African Region?

Are you searching for and attracted by the opportunity to sell and market products and services of a stable and  reliable business partner?

Are you motivated by a high degree of independence and an environment where what you earn is directly congruent to your effort?


Then, we are interested in you if you live within Nairobi! You should also possess the following attributes and proficiencies:

Degree, Diploma or KCSE C mean grade. - COP in insurance or equivalent will be an added advantage.
Entrepreneurial acumen and desire to run own business;
Motivated by unlimited commission earnings;