Friday, May 18, 2012

BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT MANAGER JOB IN KENYA



Business Development Manager
IT Distribution
The Position

A computer distribution company with affiliates in Europe and the Gulf is set to open in Kenya and would like to recruit a Business Development Manager.
The company is involved in distribution of computer hardware, software and accessories.

Role and responsibilities
•The Business Development Manager will be in charge of their
•Kenyan operations, reporting to the group CEO, and will be specifically responsible for:
•Leading the local Team and accountable for the overall company performance
•Exploiting existing business opportunities and developing new trade channels

FIELD SALES EXECUTIVE JOB - GRADUATE RECRUITMENT

Graduate Recruitment – Sales & Marketing
Job Vacancy: Field Sales Executive

Company: Romageco (Kenya) Ltd

Location: Nairobi (Head Office)

Start Date: ASAP

Nature of Job:

•Look for new customers to boost overall sales revenue.
•Follow-up with existing customers to get feedback on service given or any further requirements
•Monitor market trends, purchasing trend and new emerging vehicle models that might be of importance to our business.
•Relate client needs and requirements to appropriate solutions that we deal in.
•Attend to phone calls relating to sales enquiries and give appropriate feedback/advice.
•Offer brochures with business information and explain to client any queries arising.

RED CROSS SCHOOL INSTRUCTORS JOBS IN KENYA

Kenya Red Cross School of Emergency Medical Services (KRCS School of EMS) is an arm of Kenya Red Cross Society mandated to provide Emergency Medical Service trainings to meet the demand of the Pre-hospital Emergency Care in Kenya.

To effectively run its programs the School is currently recruiting for the following positions:

INSTRUCTORS

3 Positions

Reporting to The Program Director, the Instructors are responsible for day to day program implementation with specific responsibility of course delivery including teaching didactic, lab sessions, clinical and practicum rotation.

Main Responsibilities
•Plan, organize instruct and organize paramedic courses.
•Assist in securing clinical and practicum sites.
•Provide clinical and practicum/internship supervision to students enrolled to the Paramedic programs.

TRAINING OFFICER JOB IN KENYA

Kenya Youth Empowerment Project

The Kenya Private Sector Alliance (KEPSA), the umbrella body for the Private Sector in Kenya, has been tasked by the Government of Kenya with the implementation of Training and Internship Component of the Kenya Youth Empowerment Project (KYEP).

KYEP is a World Bank funded project with an overall objective of increasing employability of youth in Kenya.

The Component, provides training, private sector internships and work experience to youth of 15 – 29 years of age.

KEPSA is seeking to appoint a key staff to manage and implement training aspects of this project, initially on a two-years contract, renewable.

Training Officer

( Ref No. PO-002/2012)

Reporting to the KYEP Project Director at KEPSA, the Training Officer will perform the following duties

Main tasks and responsibilities

The Training officer is Responsible for all aspects regarding the provision of trainings within Training and Internship Component of the Kenya Youth Empowerment Project.

Specific Duties and Responsibilities:
•Specifically, the training officer will be responsible for;

INSURANCE SALES AGENTS JOBS IN KENYA

General Insurance Sales Agents

A well established and market leader in General Insurance products is seeking to fill the following position of General 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 products.

The main role of the position is to sell our unique general insurance products.

The sales agent will be rewarded through commission-paying remuneration structure:

The main role will be:
•Sell general insurance products to prospective individual and corporate clients;
•Relationship management
•Meet and exceed set targets;
•Work in a fast-paced environment under minimum supervision.

Required Skills & Experience:
•Experience/training in sales and marketing;
•Work experience in banks, insurance companies, motor vehicle industry, will be an advantage;
•Proven experience and success in selling general insurance products (will be an added advantage;
•Drive and will to succeed;
•Mature, confident, articulate and with strong communication skills;
•Results oriented with ability to work under strict deadlines and meet sales targets;
•Well groomed, presentable and strong interpersonal skills;
•C+ and above in KCSE,diploma or degree holders
•Age requirement: 25 years old and above preferred

If your are interested in this position ,please email your detailed curriculum vitae and covering letter and a statement explaining how you would meet the demands of this challenging position giving full names and contacts of 3 referees to greatsalesvison@gmail.com

Applications should be received not later than 23rd May 2012

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

DIVERSEY CUSTOMER CARE EXECUTIVE JOB IN KENYA

Diversey, now part of Sealed Air, is a leading global provider of cleaning and hygiene solutions, serving customers in the lodging, retail, food service, health care and food and beverage sectors, as well as building service contractors. Our products and solutions, sold in 165 countries, make food, drink and facilities safer, more hygienic and more sustainable.

The role:
Reporting to the Business Development Director (F&B), the successful candidate will be responsible for identification and development of business opportunities in the Food and Beverage Sector as well as servicing the existing accounts. He will be expected to introduce new products and innovations to customers. He/She will visit on an agreed frequency all allocated customers, provide technical support and service. He/she will prepare monthly/quarterly reports for all customers and hold regular review meetings.

Thursday, May 17, 2012

INTERNSHIPS - KENYA YOUTH EMPOWERMENT PROJECT, GOK

KENYA YOUTH EMPOWERMENT PROJECT
Call for Youth to participate in Cycle 2 of the Private Sector Based Training and Internship Program For Placement in Nairobi and Mombasa Only

INTERNSHIP
The Kenya Youth Empowerment Project (KYEP) is a four year pilot project financed by the Government of Kenya(GoK) with a credit from the World Bank. KYEP is coordinated by Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports (MOYAS), and comprises two components: Capacity building within the MOYAS and providing training and internships in the private sector.
The GoK has appointed the Kenya Private Sector Alliance (KEPSA) to implement the Component of Private Sector Training and Internship.
The Training and Internship component aims at benefiting approximately 11,000 youth over the four year period.
The project is divided into eight cycles and the first cycle which was implemented in Nairobi only has been completed.
The second cycle will be implemented in Nairobi and Mombasa Counties.
This means that irrespective of where they apply from, successful candidates will be place in Nairobi and Mombasa ONLY for the entire internship.

M-NET AFRICA MARKETING EXECUTIVE (AFRICA MAGIC) KENYA

M-NET AFRICA
MARKETING EXECUTIVE (AFRICA MAGIC)
M-Net Africa seeks to appoint a dynamic and self-motivated individual to help maximize exposure for its channels in
the capacity of Marketing & Publicity Executive: East Africa.
This person will primarily report to the Marketing Manager, and will be based at our offices in Nairobi.
Context
External factors that will influence the work environment taking future conditions and strategic requirements into account:
• Lucrative TV business environment
• Dynamic, vibrant, fast-paced & demanding organization
• Highly competitive environment
• M-Net policies and procedures
• Multichoice Africa policies and procedures

FOODBOX BUSSERS, WAITSTAFF AND SALES EXECUTIVES JOBS IN KENYA

Foodbox Limited has been in operation since September 2009. We specialize in the provision of catering services, primarily at offices & schools and sporting events.

At Foodbox we are always looking for the best people to join our team. We are a fun, passionate and energetic company and may just be the perfect fit for you!

As part of Foodbox you can be part of a pioneering brand with extraordinary potential for growth.

Company Benefits Include:
•On the job training
•Opportunities for growth
If you'd like to join our family please apply below for any of the positions for which you have appropriate training and/or experience.

Bussers

We look for bussers who are diligent, hands-on, and trustworthy when it comes to all tasks.

This is a vital role in the Foodbox set up.

Bussers are responsible for maintaining the cleanliness of the restaurant, dishwashing, stocking dishes, glassware and food items for the cooks and servers and responding quickly to situations that arise.
Many of our staff started in this department and it is an honorable entry point for those d

LIFECARE INTERNATIONAL INSURANCE BROKERS SALES EXECUTIVE AND ACCOUNTANT VACANCIES

Sales Executive Vacancy
Lifecare International Insurance Brokers is a brokerage specialising in medical insurance with offices in Nairobi, Mombasa and Kisumu and is looking for an accountant to carry out accounting duties.

In pursuit of our aggressive growth plan, we are looking to enroll as part of our Sales team individuals with impeccable desire to excel in a highly rewarding and attractive commissions sales environment.
We are looking for Sales Executive that is:-
•A dynamic, passionate and motivated self starter;
•An excellent communicator with good interpersonal skills;
•An aggressive achiever with flair for success;
•An independent individual with initiative and self drive;
•And a fast learner, strategic planner who possesses the ability to identify;
•Opportunities in this fast paced business environment;
•Applicants must be 25 years and above preferably with families.
•Insurance Sales background is an added advantage
•Should be ready to work on commission basis with basic retainer

Duties and Responsibilities:
•Achieve set sales target continuously.
•Research, Identify and secure new clients or marketing opportunities from the assigned region.
•Creating detailed proposal documents, often as part of a formal bidding process that is largely dictated by the prospective customer
•Maintain all clients through proactive communication with the client and ensuring that all queries, complains are promptly attended to.
•Acting as a contact between a company and its existing and potential customers
•Making quotations to potential customers and ensuring Accounts are paid or settled on time and in full by the existing customers
•Cold calling to arrange for meetings with potential customers to prospect for new business.
•Following up on client orders
•Preparation of daily, weekly and monthly sales activities and or visits and presenting them to the Sales manager etc
•Give daily reports and weekly progress to the head of department
•Analyzing the market environment i.e. analyzing other competitor’s prices, the amount of demand and supply in the market.
•Giving feedback to the management and advising accordingly.
•Attending weekly departmental meetings
•Any other duties assigned by the management.

CENTUM INVESTMENT COMPANY HEAD OF REAL ESTATE AND INFRASTRUCTURE VACANCY KENYA

HEAD OF REAL ESTATE AND INFRASTRUCTURE
Centum Investment Company Limited (Centum) is a 44 year old leading East African investment company whose shares are listed on the Nairobi Securities Exchange and the Uganda Securities Exchange.
Centum’s portfolio is valued at approximately Kshs 15 Billion and the target is to grow it to Kshs 30 Billion over the next 2 years. Centum invests across three principal business lines:

• Private equity
• Real Estate and Infrastructure and
• Quoted Private Equity.

Centum is seeking a high caliber individual to head its Real Estate and Infrastructure Business Line.
At present, Centum has invested more than Kshs 3.6 Billion in this business line and will over the next three years deploy an additional Kshs 3.0 Billion, which excludes over Kshs 30 Billion in third party capital that the Company will raise to implement the various Real Estate projects.

The principal Real Estate & Infrastructure projects currently under development include:

CHEMONICS NATIONAL TECHNICAL MANAGER JOB IN NAIROBI

Chemonics International Inc., a leading international consulting firm based in Washington, D.C., seeks experienced professionals for USAID’s Famine Early Warning Systems Network (FEWS NET III), the world’s premier provider of high quality food security analysis and early warning. Created in response to the 1984 famines in East and West Africa, this $200 million, five-year activity (2012-2016) aims to collaborate with international, regional, and national partners to provide timely and rigorous early warning and analysis of potential, emerging, and/or evolving food security issues in order to inform appropriate humanitarian response. The project currently covers 31 countries, with plans to expand over the coming five-year phase.
This position is based in Nairobi, Kenya.
Chemonics International Inc. is looking for individuals who have a passion for making a difference in the lives of people around the world and demonstrate leadership, versatility, and integrity in their work. Interested candidates should send their CV and cover letter to:

KenyaNTM@gmail.com by Wednesday, May 16, 2012.

Position Description
The National Technical Manager (NTM) serves as the technical and administrative head of the Kenya office. The NTM is responsible for activities in four areas:

Wednesday, May 16, 2012

SERVICE DESK AGENTS JOBS IN KENYA - FRESH GRADUATE OPPORTUNITIES

Job Location: Nairobi, Kenya

Urgent Recruitment: Fresh College Graduates Needed

We are global organization that has in-depth expertise into Research, Design, Development and Delivery of High-End Technology Solutions and BPO operations.

Dhanush has forayed into regions such as North America, Europe, Australia, Middle East, India and Africa with clear focus on emerging markets.

Job: Service Desk Agents

Education: Degree/Diploma

English / French Speaking

Excellent oral and written communication skills.

PRACTICAL ACTION FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATION OFFICER JOB IN KIGALI - RWANDAN NATIONALS

Vacancy Announcement
Finance and Administration Officer
Location: Kigali
Period of Contract: 1 year with possibility of extension

practical action jobsPractical Action Consulting (PAC) is the consulting arm of Practical Action an International NGO working with the poor communities to help them choose and use technology to improve their lives today and for generations to come. As the consulting arm of an International NGO, PAC is expected to extend the Practical Action’s work by undertaking consulting opportunities with donors, governments, NGOs, private sector and other implementing agencies. PAC also provides the group’s main reactive capability to respond to direct requests for assistance in the field of technology for poverty alleviation.
Practical Action is planning to start programs in Rwanda and we are seeking to recruit a highly motivated, results-oriented and proactive team player to fill the above position, to support start-up activities. Reporting to the Finance and Administration Manager based in Nairobi on functional roles, and administratively to the Regional Energy Coordinator (based in Kigali), the successful candidate will be responsible for executing processes related to efficient and effective financial management and administrative roles for the Rwanda office.

YU EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES: YU TECHNICAL (TELECOMMUNICATIONS)&FINANCE DEPARTMENTS

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES: YU TECHNICAL &FINANCE DEPARTMENTS
We are looking for young, vibrant, passionate individuals to join the yu team to expand and manage our YU JOBS KENYAmobile network in the country. At Essar Telecom Kenya Limited, we value passion, power and progress and if you are keen to be part of the team we look forward to receive your application by the 15th May 2012 at hr@yu.co.ke

Manager – Operations Core Network (Technical)

Location: Nairobi
Reporting to the Head NSS will be responsible for the following:
• Use Business Object application and other tools to create report/template for statistic collection as required.
• Responsible for ensuring industry regulator (CCK) QoS parameter compliance.
• Responsible for providing high technical support.

Key Accountabilities:
Monitor and report subscriber, traffic and capacity requirement trends.
Responsible for ensuring industry regulator (CCK) QoS parameter compliance.
Provide high technical support.
Monitor POI traffic and maintain balance
Monitor load on all core nodes and forecast requirements for expansion

Competencies, Knowledge, Skills & Attitudes
Academic
• University Degree in IT or Electronics/ Computer Engineering or equivalent Professional
• Certification and knowledge of database systems (e.g. Oracle, MySQL)
• Business Object and NPO knowledge and skills is an added advantage.

BBC SWAHILI SERVICE EDITING, PRODUCTION AND COMMUNICATIONS JOBS IN KENYA

The BBC Swahili Service is part of BBC Africa and we broadcast to around 20 million listeners in Eastern and Central Africa.

BBC Swahili is producing a series of TV and radio debates around the Kenyan elections complimented by an integrated Web / social media platform and training to our broadcast partners.

We seek to fill the following positions with qualified Kenyans, to be based in Nairobi, with frequent travel to various locations in Kenya.

1. Communications and Training Manager

(Full time, fixed term contract, 10 months)

Job Purpose: Guide the communications and training programme for the Kenya debates programme on TV and radio

Main Duties and Responsibilities

Create and distribute materials to support local organisations working in hard to reach areas as a means of extending the Kenya debates’ broadcasts to their communities
Lead promotional activities and engagement with audiences through events, PR, web and social media and marketing collateral
Oversee the training programme to improve skills of broadcasting partners in moderating, handling debates and producing research based and balanced reporting
Monitor activities of the debate programme and the progress of the training programme

Qualifications

At least five years relevant experience with an INGO, ideally in governance
Masters degree preferably in development studies, education, mass communication or other relevant educational background
Experience with content production and management on the web, with social media and using SMS
Strong understanding of Kenyan governance issues, Kenyan media and the role of media and communications in development
Experience of coordinating work though civil society partners

GRADUATE ENGINEERS INTERNSHIP PROGRAMME - KENYA ENGINEERS REGISTRATION BOARD

The Kenya Engineers Registration Board is a statutory body established under Section 3 (1) of the Engineers Registration Act to regulate the activities and the practice of engineering in accordance with the powers and functions conferred upon it.

The Board intends to carry out professional development for graduate engineers through a structured internship programme.

The programme is tenable for three years and it is expected that the general practical training will provide the interns with wide exposure to technical expertise in engineering practice.

The primary purpose of the programme is to build the engineering capacity through providing graduate engineers with broad, practical experience in engineering, leading to registration as licensed professional engineers in Kenya.

FIELD SALES REPRESENTATIVE JOB IN KENYA

Field Sales Representative

Report to: Sales Manager
Deparment: Sales

Duties and responsibilities

Present and sell company products and services to potential clients/projects and pursue projects.
Manage and co-ordinate clients and project managers.
Co-ordinate with sales and marketing manager and sales department to develop and implement marketing plans to meet revenue targets.

SEVEN SEAS BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT MANAGER JOB IN KENYA

Seven Seas Technologies is a leading provider of integrated business and technology solutions across Africa, in the Financial, Telecom, Real Estate, Service Industries and Government.

We work in partnership with global technology industry leaders and collaborative synergies with domain & technology centric eco-system partners.

We deliver business value to customers through a combination of process excellence, quality frameworks and service delivery innovation.

Due to our rapid expansion, we are seeking results oriented, highly motivated and enthusiastic individuals to fill the following vacant positions;

Business Development Manager

Ref: SST/KE/BDM/2012

Reporting to the Seven Seas Sales Director, the incumbents will develop business objectives and determine the sales operational vision in line with our strategy.

Key responsibilities

BUSINESS / ACCOUNTING GRADUATES OPPORTUNITIES - IPSOS SYNOVATE

Business Administration / Accounting Graduates needed for Temporary position

Ipsos Synovate, an independent market research organization, is in need of Business Administration / Accounting Graduates to participate in a large Business Survey as interviewers in a temporary position for a 3 month period.
The profile of the candidates should be as follows;

· Minimum of Stage II qualification in accounting (ACCA or CPA)
· A Business or Accounting business degree only
· Students not having completed their degree are not eligible for the positions
· Must demonstrate sound understanding of business issues
· Must be eloquent and confident

Tuesday, May 15, 2012

PROJECT INTERN OPPORTUNITY IN KENYA

Project Intern

Overall Objective

Savannah Innovation is a project management consultancy firm that works closely with the financial sector to provide project management services and expertise.

We are seeking an intern to work in our Project office.

Key Responsibilities

Research and preparation of project documentation
To act as a liaison within the office with the current project staff and clients
To actively sell project management services to prospective clients

50 VIRTUAL WEB AND APPLICATION DEVELOPERS JOBS IN KISUMU - 50000

Job Title: 50 Virtual Web and Application Developers

Pay Ksh.50, 000 Monthly Minimum.

About us

We are a Business Process Outsourcing firm based in Kisumu city.

We offer services in the areas of Web development, mobile applications, desktop applications, web application, software architecture, web hosting, cloud computing development, network infrastructure management, computer installation and management, QuickBooks data entry, financial analysis, monthly Internal audit, Internet Marketing and project management.

We serve clients both locally and international with our main clientele base from USA, Canada and Australia.

About this Position;

We are seeking to team up with a team of Experienced Virtual Developers who have portfolios of websites or application developed with client contacts for verification The Virtual Developer will be stationed virtually but will be connected to the company through a project management tool.

VACANCIES IN THE RWANDAN GOVERNMENT - MINISTRY OF INFRASTRUCTURE

The Ministry of Infrastructure seeks to recruit qualified and competent candidates for the following positions.
1. Administrative Unit: Energy & Water sanitation

Job Title: Principal Senior Engineer, Energy
Minimum requirements:Master or Equivalent in Electricity, Renewable Energy, Conventions Energy, Environmental Engineering and Sanitation, with 5 years working experience or AO in Electricity, Renewable Energy, Conventions Energy, Environmental Engineering and Sanitation, or other relevant field in Engineering with 10 years working experience.
No. of positions: 1


Job Title: Senior Engineer, Energy
Minimum requirements: Master or Equivalent in Electrical Engineering, Reservoir Engineering, Renewable Energy, Conventions Energy with 5 years of working experience; or AO in Electrical Engineering, Reservoir Engineering, Renewable Energy, Conventions Energy ; Or other relevant field with 7 years working experience in Power Generation, Distribution or Transmission
No. of positions: 2

2. Administrative Unit: Transport

Job Title: Principal Senior Engineer
Minimum requirements: Masters or Equivalent in Highway Engineering, Transport Economics, Air Transport, Aeronautic, Civil/Transportation Engineering, Urban Transport with 5 years of working experience or AO

GRT PROTECTION COORDINATOR JOB IN NAIROBI


JOB VACANCY
International Staff

DESCRIPTION OF THE POSITION
Title: Protection Coordinator
Sector: Protection, with a focus on Gender Based Violence
Location: Nairobi (Kenya), with frequent travel within Kenya and to Somalia
Duration: up to the end of 2012, renewable
Employee Category: Full Time
Supervised by: GRT Regional Representative
Closing Date: 20th May 2012
Start of Contract: ASAP

Background
GRT is an international humanitarian organization working mainly in Somalia in the fields of protection and
mental health. The organization has been implementing UNHCR-funded projects on improving the response to protection risks faced by refugees, asylum seekers, migrants and IDP communities in Northeastern Somalia
through the provision of psychosocial support. GRT has also been implementing, in partnership with CESVI, a
European Commission funded project on improving protection of children affected by the armed conflict in
GRT PROTECTION COORDINATORSomaliland and Puntland, as well as other European Commission funded projects on mental health which aims
at improving mental health service delivery and mental health personnel’s capacity in Somaliland and Puntland.
Since 2010 GRT has been implementing projects that aim at strengthening prevention and response
mechanisms to SGBV survivors through a community-based approach, funded by the Italian Cooperation,
UNHCR, UNICEF and JCCP. GRT is also implementing a project on improving the response to protection risks faced by street children in a slum in Nairobi.
Within the framework of this project, the organization seeks to fill the position of Protection Coordinator.

Job Description
The Protection Coordinator will be responsible for the overall implementation of GBV programme in Somalia,
together with other relevant GRT staff as well as for the supervision of the Child Protection project in Kenya.
With technical and managerial support, s/he will ensure that the goals and objectives of the interventions are met in a timely and effective manner.