Programmer Wanted

Tradestar Kenya Limited is fast growing outsourcing organization situated in Thika town. We are looking for an exercised programmer to work on a full time basis.
The preferred person should have;
Education and experience:

* A Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology/Computer Science
* At lease 5 years professional experience with PHP/Javascript/MySQL
* Good knowledge and experience with HTML/CSS
* Experience with DHTMLX/Paradox/C++ is an added advantage

Other Requirements

* Written reporting skills
* Very fluent in English
* Can work to tight deadlines
* Self-motivated and results driven
* Distance of travel from home to office in Thika must be less than 45min

Salary:Based on qualifications and skills
If you are up to the challenge and posses the necessary qualification and experience please send your resume and application letter indicating your experience to

info@tsk.co.ke

P O Box 1251, 01000, Thika.
Tel: 067-20147.
Only successful candidates will be contacted.

Merchandiser Wanted

Emergency Plus Medical Services is a company, limited by guarantee, fully owned by the Kenya Red Cross to offer emergency medical services which include 24hr ambulance service, first aid training and the sale of first aid kits. We are currently recruiting as follows

Job Title:Merchandiser Leader
Reports To:Sales Manager
Location:Nairobi


Key Responsibilities

* Client identification, sales management & credit control
* Handling merchandising and Display of products
* Identifying new products and services to add to existing products and services
* Develop new business against set target sales volumes
* Efficient territory management to maximize sales
* Maintain a comprehensive data base of clients and suppliers
* Liaise with buyers, suppliers and distributors to push for E-Plus products.
* Monitoring sales and setting up promotions to show case E-Plus products
* Controlling and forecasting stock levels depending on the different seasons
* Plan, organize, direct and control the merchandising team to meet set objectives

Country Director

Our client is an International NGO supporting rural development projects in nine African countries in order to reduce poverty among rural communities through local demand-driven initiatives in agriculture. The organisation’s goal is to support smallholder farmers to improve their livelihoods in a viable and sustainable manner. It works with rural communities to bring sustainable solutions to the causes of hunger and poverty; enables local people to tackle challenges in ways which are practical, cost effective, and sustainable.
The organization seeks to recruit for the position of Country Director for their Kenya office.


The individual will be responsible for the overall management and development of the programme in Kenya and for ensuring that their work contributes effectively and efficiently towards meeting the needs of small holder farmers and the goals of the organisation.
The position will be based in Nakuru and reports to the Director of Programmes, Africa.
Major Roles and Responsibilities

* Provide a clear strategic vision for the organization and ensure staff, partners and other stakeholders support the strategy; and bring sound analysis of processes of change and effectively implement the strategy.
* Maintain a general oversight of the entire programme; provide direction in overall programme operations, administration, financial management, public relations, human resource management and legal integrity.
* Acts as the official representative of the organisation in Kenya and ensure positive working relationship with all partners and stakeholders.
* Manage the preparation, legalization and implementation of partnership agreements and MOUs.
* Ensure responsible and efficient management of financial and other resources
* Ensure the organization keep with trends and development in its sector and environment; it is always up-to-date in terms of relevant socio-economic, food security, livelihood and rural economic developments.
* Provide on-going review and development of overall country strategy, and of individual project objectives.
* Encourage appropriate research with a view to improving the quality of field work and influencing policy changes that will improve the quality of life for people in Kenya.
* Build an effective team and responsible for the management and development of all programme staff.
* Provide leadership in building and maintaining effective relationships with partners.
* Create opportunities to promote and disseminate shared learning points within the programmes.

Software Engineer

Our client based in Nairobi is looking to fill in position as below: Position:Java/J2EE Software Engineer (1 No) / Senior Software Engineer (1 No)
Requirements

* Min 2+ Years – 2 Live Projects Implementation in Java,J2EE,JSP,JDBC, Struts,EJB,JMS, HTML, XML (Web 2.0/3.0), JBOSS, Tomcat, Eclipse with Oracle /MS SQL Database
* Multiple Design Patterns, Developing web based applications on Java/J2EE and/or PHP

* Experience in Hand Held PDA, Mobile, Smart Card, Bio-Metric Finger Print applications
* Experience in Live Web/Portal Implementation & Maintenance
* Domain/working Knowledge in BFSI, Retail industry.
* Knowledge in JSF, Seam, Hibernate , Jasper Reports
* Test Cases, Documentation & Testing
* Bachelor Degree in IT/Computers (B.Tech/MCA).
* Sun (Java/J2EE) Certificate will be an added value

Channel Marketing Developer

Our client is a global company and a market leader in the beverage industry. A job opening exists in the sales and marketing division.

Channel Marketing Developer
Machakos Based
Job covering whole of Eastern.
Key Responsibilities:

* Picture of success execution.
* Experiential Marketing
* Drive Integrated Commercial Planning process and ensure alignment between
* Marketing & Sales;
* Define Channel Portfolio Strategy;
* Develop Channel Category Plan;
* Identify shopper research requirements;
* Manage aggregated activity planning;
* Actively participate in Consensus Demand Planning process;
* Formulate opportunities into strategies and build tactics for each defined strategy;
* Actively work with functional experts to determine POP tactics;
* Provide channel and shopper specific input into I & R process;
* Support sales team by providing fact based selling stories and associated material;
* Monitor and evaluate channel performance;
* Develop trade terms and conditions structure;
* Develop and communicate merchandising guidelines.

The ideal candidate should possess the following skills and competencies;

* University Degree in a Marketing or Sales field from a recognized university;
* Those with an alternative degree plus a marketing qualifications can apply.
* 5-7 years commercial experience ideally including Marketing and Sales experience, preferably with an FMCG background;
* Strong commercial understanding with good knowledge in channel and shopper management;
* Excellent analytical & strategic thinking abilities;
* Ability to articulate and convey concepts;
* Excellent facilitation and presentation skills;
* A proven team player with creative problem solving skills;