Sales Representative Vacancy

Sales Representative

Industry: IT

Location: Nairobi

Salary: Ksh 40,000 plus commission

Our client is leading service - oriented security solution provider that responds to the needs of both corporate and individual clients.

They seek to hire a sales representative whose main role for the position is to ensure clients are taken through the sales process in a timely fashion, receivables are collected on time and customers are satisfied by providing adequate service.

Water Treatment Technician

 Water Treatment Technician
Our client is in the Water treatment industry and is current recruiting a Water Treatment Technician.

Requirements

Proven Water Treatment Systems Installation Experience

Demonstrate ability to conduct site surveys, design and install a water treatment solution

Strong Technical Skills e.g. Plumbing, filters, pumps and Purification and Disinfection Systems Installation and Maintenance

Water Pressure and Pumping Systems Knowledge and Proficiency in Water Treatment Equipment

Strong Planning and organization Skills 

A keen understanding for drinking water and waste water treatment systems

A Knack for Detail and a Passion for Results

A Career Driven Professional who is looking to grow beyond this position

Experience in Reverse Osmosis, Ultra Violet Disinfection and Ozonation Systems a plus

Senior Engineer job in Kenya

Senior Engineer

Our client is a construction company currently recruiting a Senior Engineer

Responsibilities

Reviewing the preparation of Contract Documents and support documents consisting of  design criteria, drawings, technical specifications, construction schedule / cost estimates, and construction staging / phasing.

Erection Supervisor Job in Kenya

Erection Supervisor 
 
Our client is a construction company currently recruiting an Erection Supervisor.

Job Description

Supervise and coordinates activities of work crews engaged in erecting structural steel:

Assists workers in performance of tasks, such as riveting, welding, bolting, and chipping, using portable power tools.

May supervise workers engaged in erecting steel power transmission towers and poles

Requirements

• Diploma in Engineering
• 10 years’ experience in the erection of steelwork
• Good understanding of steel fabrication drawings
• Knowledge of Autocad
• Excellent use of English language for written and verbal communications.
• Be able to work with minimal supervision

Salary: KES 50,0000 - 70,000

Site Supervisors Vacancies in Nairobi

Site Supervisors
 
Our client is a construction Company currently recruiting a Site Supervisors.

The role would entail:

• Supervise preparation of plans, specifications, schedules, and cost estimates for new construction,
• Supervise contractors on projects; ensure that project deadlines are met.
• Supervise support technician or other assigned personnel. 
• Review designs and working drawings for compliance
• Responsible for managing the on-site operations of projects, directing field personnel and maintaining good communication with the project managers

Qualifications

• Diploma in Engineering
• 7-10 years’ experience in the management and execution of structural steel and  concrete related projects
• Ability to manage and coordinate projects
• Good understanding of steel fabrication drawings
• Ability to inspect and manage quality of work at site
• Ability to manage a team and coordinate resources
• Excellent use of English language for written and verbal communications.
• Be able to work with minimal supervision

Salary KES 20,0000 - 50,000

Showroom Sales Executives jobs in Nairobi

Showroom Sales Executives 
Our client is currently recruiting Showroom Sales Executives

Job Role

• Attracts potential customers by answering product and service questions;
• Maintains customer records by updating account information.
• Resolves product or service problems by clarifying the customer's complaint; determining the cause of the problem;
• Maintains financial accounts by processing customer adjustments
• Prepares product or service reports by collecting and analyzing customer information.
• Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.

Hotel Manager Job in Isiolo

Hotel Manager. 

Qualified candidates are encouraged to apply.

Education Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business management or hospitality management or Diploma in Hospitality Management 

Industry Experience

• At least 7 years’ hotel work experience, 3 years in a managerial position
• Experience should be well rounded and may include accounting, hotel administration, marketing, housekeeping, food service management, and hotel maintenance, as well as knowledge of computers and specific hotel-related software.

Responsibilities    

• Deliver excellent customer service, at all times, ensuring guests’ comfort and safety
• Deal with all enquiries in a professional and courteous manner, in person, on the telephone or via e-mail
• Recruiting, training and supervising staff
• Managing budgets
• Maintaining statistical and financial records
• Planning maintenance work, events and room bookings

Human Resource and Administration Manager

Human Resource and Administration Manager

Job Purpose: Reporting to the Chief Executive Officer, the incumbent be responsible for setting up and running the Human Resource and Administration function.  

You will also take lead in recruitment, reward, employee relations, performance management, training and development with the overall effect of having a motivated workforce.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop HR management policies and procedures, roll them out and continually update them as necessary and monitor all HR activities and practices to ensure compliance.
• Develop, and continually review, comprehensive interview procedures and manage recruitment in an effective manner that ensures that quality candidates are brought on board.
• Maintain personnel records and systems for the company ensuring that they are kept up to date.
• Develop and oversee the implementation of a comprehensive induction and orientation programmes for all new staff.
• Develop a performance management system that promotes a performance culture and is linked to staff training and development
• Develop training and development programmes and succession plans that address the current and future skills of the organisation and staff.
• Develop and regularly review and update succession plans that ensure the continuous availability of internal candidates, to fill vacancies within the supervisory and management levels. 
• Take charge of employee relations including: handling disciplinary and termination procedures; managing staff grievances; and training the managers and supervisors on the process.
• Take charge of the administration of leave, the pension scheme, medical benefits and any related programmes such as employee safety and HIV/AIDs in the workplace and all other welfare issues affecting staff.

Creative Graphic Designer Job in Nairobi

Creative Graphic Designer
 

Industry: Interior Design
 

Location: Nairobi
 

Salary: KShs 75K gross

Our client a top interior design company based in Nairobi seeks to hire an experienced Creative graphic designer whose main responsibility will be to Plan, design, and furnish interiors and formulate design which is practical, aesthetic, and conducive to intended purposes

• Meeting clients or account managers to discuss the business objectives and requirements of the job
• Inspecting and surveying a site
• Researching and drawing up plans; interpreting the client's business needs and developing a concept to suit their purpose;
• Estimating the time required to complete the work and providing quotes for clients;
• Developing design briefs by gathering information and data through research; thinking creatively to produce new ideas and concepts

Quality Assurance Manager Vacancy in Central, Kenya

Quality Assurance Manager

Job Code: QAM/H/140919
 

Number of Positions Open: 1

Reports To: Head of Supply Chain
 

Location: Central, Kenya

Closing Date: Open Until Filled

Summary: Our client is one of the pioneers of the soft drinks industry in Kenya with a reputation of high quality soft drinks spanning over half a century, they offer drinks in line with current trends and updated in keeping with the spirit of times.

They operate through Distributors in Kenya and East African region and expand their market share continuously with commitment to quality and the infinite loyalty of their customers.

Job Objectives: The Ideal candidate will be the custodian of Quality Assurance in the organization and be responsible for managing Quality Systems ISO, Food Safety, HACCP and other applicable certifications.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Managing the quality controllers and ensuring quality is assured
• Development of quality checks and controls in the organization

Software Engineering / Computer Science Intern

 We would like to invite candidates for the following positions in our company

Software Engineering / Computer Science Intern

Description: Company is looking for an intern with experience in software design, coding and debugging. 

This knowledge is essential for all applicants. 

Experience gained in the classroom and through personal application will be accepted.

Responsibilities

• Documentation and testing new software applications
• Assessment of new application ideas
• Research competitor offerings
• Develop applications (coding, programming)
• Interview beta testers

Requirements

• Applicants should have excellent analytical and math skills, with the ability to work in teams.
• Major in Computer Science/Network Engineering, Engineering or Mathematics ideally.
• Competence in the following coding languages PHP, MySQL, JAVA, CSS
• Must be ongoing with UNDERGRADUATE studies from a recognized University
• Must be available for a period of between 6 – 12 Months
• Age between 20 - 25 years

Majors: Computer Science/Network Engineering/Programming/Software Engineering

Human Resource and Administration Manager

Human Resource and Administration Manager

Job Purpose: Reporting to the Chief Executive Officer, the incumbent be responsible for setting up and running the Human Resource and Administration function.  

You will also take lead in recruitment, reward, employee relations, performance management, training and development with the overall effect of having a motivated workforce.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop HR management policies and procedures, roll them out and continually update them as necessary and monitor all HR activities and practices to ensure compliance.
• Develop, and continually review, comprehensive interview procedures and manage recruitment in an effective manner that ensures that quality candidates are brought on board.
• Maintain personnel records and systems for the company ensuring that they are kept up to date.
• Develop and oversee the implementation of a comprehensive induction and orientation programmes for all new staff.
• Develop a performance management system that promotes a performance culture and is linked to staff training and development

FADV Project Manager - Resilience- vacancy in Kenya

 Project Manager - Resilience
 

Post type: National staff
 

Duty Station: Lodongokwe (Samburu East sub-county)
 

Type of contract: 12 months with possibility of extension
 

Starting date: 15th October 2014
 

Deadline for submission: 30th September 2014
 

Work Contest: Fondazione L’ Albero Della Vita (FADV) is an international NGO with Headquarters in Milan – Italy.

Since 2010 FADV works in Kenya in partnership with local authorities, development agencies and civil society organizations for the design and implementation of community based projects focusing on child protection in urban settings and increasing the resilience of pastoral communities against the risk of food insecurity in ASAL areas.
 

The Project Manager is responsible for the startup, the technical and administrative management of a project implemented in Samburu East sub-county in collaboration with the county government and other public and private stakeholders. 

The project will aim to increase the capacity of pastoral communities to timely and efficiently manage the risk of food insecurity during periods of prolonged drought. 

Main planned activities include 

(i) the development of Drought Risk Reduction Plans at community level, 

(ii) the introduction of improved livestock techniques and high yielding breeds of cattle, 

(iii) the introduction of improved techniques for horticulture and beekeeping, 

(iv) the construction of water sources for human and animal consumption, 

(v) sensitization activities in schools on environmental protection. 

Free the Children Clinical Officer and Community Nurse Vacancies

Free the Children an NGO based in Narok South District is looking to hire a Clinical Officer and Community Health Nurses for their Health Centre.

Clinical Officer

• Able to consult, examine, report, diagnose and give treatment without supervision
• Registered with the Clinical Officers Council of Kenya
• At least 4 years’ experience working in rural setting

Community Nurse

• Degree/Diploma in Community health nursing
• Registered with the Nursing Council of Kenya
• At least 3 years of experience in rural setting
• Able to work in both clinical and community setting in a rural set up.

Male/Female Sales Representative job

Sales Representative (Male / Female)

Must have a diploma in marketing only.
 

Previous experience in merchandising will be an added advantage but not a must.
 

Some experience in debt collection will be an added advantage too but not a must.
 

Must be very good in client follow-ups.
 

Ability to generate more revenue.
 

At least 2 years selling experience
 

Age is 20-30 years.
 

Must be presentable and eloquent.

Customer Care Executive job

Customer Care Executive
 

Receive inbound calls from customers.
 

Ability to sell on phone.
 

Answer customers’ questions, as well as question customers to obtain full understanding of what information is being requested.
 

Follow-up with customers within a 24-hour period in regards to the initial phone call. Even if it is to just touch base and let customers know inquiry is still be researched.
 

Knowledge of products
 

Provide quality customer service on every call.
 

Communicate clearly and effectively with customers.
 

Recognizing and managing assertive customer calls.
 

Promote teamwork and customers queries

Logistics and Shipping Assistant job in Nairobi

Logistics and Shipping Assistant

Industry: Agribusiness
 

Location: Nairobi
 

Salary: KShs 60,000 Gross

Our client is a newly incorporated company engaging in the production and marketing of green and soluble coffee. 

They seek to hire a logistics and shipping assistant whose main purpose is to offer end to end logistical support from farmer to market.

Duties & Responsibilities

• To manage collection of coffee and tea from farmers
• To oversee movement of materials from raw product to finished goods
• Manage and motivate a number of associates who will account for our inventory.
• Handle all procurement procedures and ensure quality product is purchased
• Help improve existing systems of inventory management
• High standards of performance, integrity, and teamwork
• Prepare transport and logistics and support plans

AFDB Young Professionals Program - YPP 2015 - call for application

Young Professionals Program - YPP 2015 

 Position title: Young Professionals Program - YPP 2015 
Grade: PL6
Position No: NA
Reference: YPP-2015
Publication date: 19/09/2014
Closing date: 06/10/2014

Objectives 
The Young Professionals Program (YPP) targets the best available talent in our niche - young professionals with a passion for development in Africa. This program is not an internship; rather it offers an exceptional opportunity to talented young professionals with leadership potential, an established record of outstanding academic and professional achievement, a commitment to

United Nations - Humanitarian Data Exchange - Data Analyst job in Nairobi

Data Analyst Consultant - Humanitarian Data Exchange, Data Lab
 

Duration: 3-6 months
 

Date of Entry: as soon as possible
 

Location: Nairobi, Kenya

Background: The United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) has created a new humanitarian data platform – the Humanitarian Data Exchange (HDX). The goal of HDX is to make humanitarian data easy to find and use for analysis.
 

The HDX platform includes three technical components: a dataset repository for sharing data from across the community; data visualization and analysis functionality to compare indicators across countries and crises; and standards for the exchange of humanitarian operational data (the Humanitarian Exchange Language or HXL). HDX is being piloted in Colombia and Kenya in 2014.
 

As part of its roll out in Kenya, the HDX team will be establishing a Data Lab in Nairobi. 

The Data Lab will serve as a front line, in-person service to the HDX platform and create a neutral, physical space for humanitarian partners, government officials, technologists, universities, and international stakeholders to collaborate on all things data. 

Data services will include data extraction, cleaning, storage, analysis and visualization. 

The Lab will also provide the opportunity to find new ways of working together on humanitarian data. 

Nairobi was chosen as the initial location for a Data Lab because it is a regional setting that is often dealing with multiple emergencies. 

We also want to explore the relationship between data and resilience in a region that has persistent drought and food insecurity.

As we get established, we hope to benefit from the experience of local innovators involved in the local tech scene.
 

The HDX Data Lab requires an experienced Data Analyst to collaborate with data partners. 

The consultant will be part of the HDX Data Lab team that will include a Lab Manager and a Data Analyst. 

The Data Lab team will be expected to work closely with staff from the OCHA regional office, based in Nairobi, and with the global HDX team.

Reporting Relationships: The consultant will report to the Lab Manager with oversight from the Statistician and Analytical Lead of the Humanitarian Data Exchange project who is based in New York.

Accountabilities 

• Within the limits of delegated authority, the consultant will be responsible for the following:
• Work closely with staff from partner organizations to prioritize business and information needs for the purpose of conducting analysis.
• Organize, design and carry out the evaluation and analysis of Eastern Africa-specific data sets through meaningful statistical techniques.

United Nations - Humanitarian Data Exchange - Data Manager job in Nairobi

Data Manager - Humanitarian Data Exchange, Data Lab

Position Type: Consultant
 

Duration: 3-6 months
 

Location: Nairobi, Kenya
 

Date: as soon as possible

Background: The United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) has created a new humanitarian data platform – the Humanitarian Data Exchange (HDX). The goal of HDX is to make humanitarian data easy to find and use for analysis.

The platform will include three technical components: a dataset repository for sharing data from across the community; data visualization and analysis functionality to compare indicators across countries and crises; and standards for the exchange of humanitarian operational data (the Humanitarian Exchange Language or HXL). HDX is being piloted in Colombia and Kenya in 2014.

As part of its roll out in Kenya, the HDX team will be establishing a Data Lab in Nairobi. 

The Data Lab will serve as a front line, in-person service to the HDX platform and create a neutral, physical space for humanitarian partners, government officials, technologists, universities, and international stakeholders to collaborate on all things data. 

Data services will include data extraction, cleaning, storage, analysis and visualization. 

The Lab will also provide the opportunity to find new ways of working together on humanitarian data. 

Nairobi was chosen as the initial location for the Data Lab because it is a regional setting that is often dealing with multiple emergencies. 

We also wanted to explore the relationship between data and resilience in a region that has persistent drought and food insecurity. As we get established, we hope to benefit from the experience of local innovators involved in the local tech scene.

The HDX Data Lab requires an experienced Data Manager to collaborate with data partners.  

The consultant will be part of the HDX Data Lab team which will include a Lab Manager and a Data Analyst. 

The Data Lab team will be expected to work closely with staff from the OCHA regional office, based in Nairobi, and with the global HDX team.

Reporting Relationships: The consultant will report to the Lab Manager with oversight from the Statistician and Analytical Lead of the Humanitarian Data Exchange project who is based in New York.
 

Accountabilities 

Within the limits of delegated authority, the consultant will be responsible for the following:

• Work with partner organizations to support their data management processes.
• Advise partners on the use of data extraction processes for their data systems; develop scripts and APIs for data transferring when appropriate.

United Nations - Humanitarian Data Exchange - Lab Manager vacancy in Nairobi

Lab Manager - Humanitarian Data Exchange - Data Lab

Position Type: Consultant
 

Duration: 3-6 months
 

Location: Nairobi, Kenya
 

Date: as soon as possible

Background: The United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) has created a new humanitarian data platform – the Humanitarian Data Exchange (HDX). The goal of HDX is to make humanitarian data easy to find and use for analysis.

The platform will include three technical components: a dataset repository for sharing data from across the community; data visualization and analysis functionality to compare indicators across countries and crises; and standards for the exchange of humanitarian operational data (the Humanitarian Exchange Language or HXL). 

HDX is being piloted in Colombia and Kenya in 2014.

As part of its roll out in Kenya, the HDX team will be establishing a Data Lab in Nairobi. 

The Data Lab will serve as a front line, in-person service to the HDX platform and create a neutral, physical space for humanitarian partners, government officials, technologists, universities, and international stakeholders to collaborate on all things data.

Data services will include data extraction, cleaning, storage, analysis and visualization. 

The Lab will also provide the opportunity to find new ways of working together on humanitarian data. 

Nairobi was chosen as the initial location for the Data Lab because it is a regional setting that is often dealing with multiple emergencies. 

We also wanted to explore the relationship between data and resilience in a region that has persistent drought and food insecurity. As we get established, we hope to benefit from the experience of local innovators involved in the local tech scene.

The HDX Data Lab requires an experienced Data Manager to collaborate with data partners.  

The consultant will be part of the HDX Data Lab team which will include a Lab Manager and a Data Analyst. 

The Data Lab team will be expected to work closely with staff from the OCHA regional office, based in Nairobi, and with the global HDX team.

Reporting Lines: The consultant will report to the Project Manager of the Humanitarian Data Exchange project in New York.

Toyota Kenya Limited Sales Executive jobs in Nairobi and Eldoret

Toyota Kenya Limited which has a long and trusted heritage in Kenya, is part of the Global Toyota Group, comprising of Toyota Tsusho Corporation (TTC) which owns 100 % of Toyota Kenya Limited.
 

Toyota Kenya Limited is the sole distributor of Toyota, Yamaha and Hino brands in Kenya. In 2001 Toyota Motor Corporation acquired a majority ownership of Hino Motors Ltd. Committing to a vision of global leadership in superior performing heavy and medium-duty truck market. 

Toyota Kenya Limited launched the assembly of Hino trucks in February 2013, with the first Hino truck and bus rolling off the plant in Changamwe.

We are looking to recruit dynamic, competent and self managed individuals to fill the position of Sales Executives.
 

Sales Executives, Hino Division 

3 Positions
 

Location: Nairobi and Eldoret
 

Job Summary: The Sales Executive will be responsible for meeting the truck and buses sales targets in various regions they will be based in, resulting in increased market share and visibility of the brand in the market.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct regular field visits to prospect and generate sales
• Market research and analysis
• Actively follow up on new leads and referrals
• Follow through the sales process for truck and buses sales order
• Timely preparation of quotations and accurate sales reports
• Regularly updating customers on sales order progress, respond and resolve customer queries in a timely manner to ensure customer satisfaction and retention
• Actively participate in promotional activities to market the company’s products and services whilst coordinating customers training to increase customer service delivery

NGO Finance Manager job in Nairobi

Finance Manager

Industry: NGO
 

Location: Nairobi
 

Salary: $900 - $1000

Our Client, an international, non-sectarian organization which promotes an innovative value-based approach to peace building is seeking to recruit a Finance Manager who will be responsible for ensuring effective financial management and compliance for the company’s programmes in Kenya.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Responsible for ensuring effective financial management and compliance for all supported programmes in Kenya. 
• Develop and manage financial processes related to the company programmes;
• Manage the financial reporting and audit requirements to ensure that internal and donor requirements are met, this will include the preparation of financial statements, budget narratives and funds requests. 
• Develop and deliver financial training for local staff and partners

Group Procurement Manager vacancy

Old Mutual plc. is a leading multinational long-term savings, protection and investment Group with over 169 years of experience. 

It has operations in Africa, Europe, the Americas and Asia, supported by over 56,000 employees serving over 16 million customers. Old Mutual plc. is listed on the London and Johannesburg Stock Exchange.

Old Mutual Kenya comprises of Old Mutual Life Assurance, Old Mutual Investment Group, Old Mutual Investment Services, Old Mutual Securities and Faulu Microfinance Bank.

As part of its growth strategy, the company has opportunity for qualified, experienced and talented individual to Head the Procurement Function for the Kenya operations.

Group Procurement Manager
 

Reporting to the Group Chief Financial Officer, and working closely with the respective Business Heads, this role contributes to the broad procurement strategy across Kenya Operations comprising of banking, insurance, Investment and stock brokerage. 

The role holder aggregates group purchasing power to leverage the pricing of goods and services,

Corporate Sales (IT) Vacancy

Corporate Sales (IT)

Our client is an official IT distributor based in Nairobi with an existing client base ranging from Private, NGO’S and Government seeking to increase their Corporate Sales Department.

The ideal candidate must have experience of more than two years selling I.T. products, software and servers achieving a minimum target of Two Million Monthly Sales Revenue.

Location: Nairobi

Duties & Responsibilities

• Listening to customer requirements and presenting appropriately to make a sale;
• Maintaining and developing relationships with existing customers in person and via telephone calls and emails;
• Cold calling to arrange meetings with potential customers to prospect for new business;
• Responding to incoming email and phone enquiries;
• Acting as a contact between a company and its existing and potential markets;
• Negotiating the terms of an agreement and closing sales;