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: