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Graduate Trainee (HR) Job Vacancy
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Our client, a fast growing Recruitment firm is looking for a Graduate Trainee.
The successful candidate will work with our client to define best practices in recruitment and selection, and will also be responsible for attracting candidates and matching them to temporary or permanent positions/jobs with client companies.
The jobs may vary from entry-level roles to Management level.
Key responsibilities
The successful candidate will work with our client to define best practices in recruitment and selection, and will also be responsible for attracting candidates and matching them to temporary or permanent positions/jobs with client companies.
The jobs may vary from entry-level roles to Management level.
Key responsibilities
- Attract candidates by drafting job adverts for use in a wide range of media, as well as by networking, headhunting and through referrals.
- Ensure that all open positions are closed as per pre-decided timelines
- Contact candidates, arrange interview times, interview, test, rank, select candidates and provide feedback to unsuccessful candidates based on the job’s pre established selection criteria and the company’s recruitment policies.
- Receive and review job applications and short-list candidates as well as briefing them on how to prepare for the interview
- Help sort CVs and correspondence to forward to client companies
- Organize interviews for candidate as requested by the client
- Regularly review recruitment policies to ensure effectiveness of selection techniques
- Maintain and update the recruitment database on a daily basis
- Attending job and college career fairs to interview and attract potential employees.
Knowledge/ Skills
- Degree (Human Resource Management)- Fresh Graduates preferred.
- Ability to think quickly on your feet as well as the ability to talk to people and get them to open up.
- Focused and detail oriented
- Outstanding interpersonal, communication and networking skills
- Outstanding customer service and telephone skills
- Ability to meet deadlines and targets
- Ability to cope with responsibility and high pressure.
Send your CV ONLY to recruit@flexi-personnel.com with the subject title- Recruitment Executive by 12th November 2010.
Kindly indicate the job applied for on the subject line.
Social Research Part Time Field Workers Vacancies - Kenya / Tanzania / Uganda
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Persons are required by the leading market and social research company in Kenya / Tanzania / Uganda to conduct occasional interviewing / enumerating work in the following towns:-
Kenya
Kenya
- Machakos
- Kitui
- Embu
- Bungoma
- Busia
- Malindi
- Voi
- Taveta
- Kitale
- Homabay
- Siaya
- Bondo
- Kericho
- Karatina
- Naivasha
- Muranga
Tanzania
- Morogoro
- Shinyanga
- Kigoma
- Bukoba
- Kilimanjaro
- Tanga
- Zanzibar
Uganda
- Jinja
- Iganga
- Mbale
- Kabale
- Soroti
- Hoima
- Masindi
- Mubende
- Mityana
- Masaka
- Kasese
- Kabarole
- Arua
You will work on some interesting market and social research projects and learn a lot about your local culture and people.
Payment is by the day or by the interview, but is on average Kshs 475 per day including bonus. This would be subject to income tax if you are liable to pay it.
This would suit in particular people who are already employed (for example in teaching, civil service or other areas) looking for work in the evening and weekends, or someone who is retired or a housewife.
Note that the work is only occasional and so would not suit someone looking for full time employment. We are particularly looking for mature people and ideally the person should be aged over 30 or the older the better. The job is open to both men and women. Applicants must have a personal mobile phone number. You must be able to speak the local language of your area of residence and fluent English and Swahili (Kenya and Tanzania).
Full training would be provided, once trained, we expect you to be available for at least 1 year for occasional work and to be very flexible about working at weekends and in the evenings.
Please send your email to e.Kenya@research-int.com
or post to PO Box 72951-00200,Nairobi, Kenya.
With a summary of your current status (working, what you are doing, retired etc), your age, your educational level and any experience you have that may be relevant. Please provide a mobile phone number so that we can call you for interview.
Data Entry Agents Vacancies - Dealfish
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Dealfish is a Pan-African online classifieds business that is a division of MIH Internet Africa (MIH).
In order to enhance the performance and accuracy of its online listings in Kenya, Dealfish seeks to fill the following temporary contract positions.
Data Entry Agents
Essential Requirement
In order to enhance the performance and accuracy of its online listings in Kenya, Dealfish seeks to fill the following temporary contract positions.
Data Entry Agents
Essential Requirement
- KCSE minimum Grade C and certificate in Computer applications or an equivalent.
- Previous Data entry experience preferably working with web sites and online applications.
- Good Knowledge of Microsoft Office as well as any other relevant computer applications.
Desirable Qualities
- Attention to details and good work ethics.
- Good judgment in problem solving, awareness of own limitations, and strong internal motivation is essential.
- Be able to prioritize tasks and meet set deadlines.
- Be able to work well in a team.
Duties and Responsibilities:
The Data Entry Agents will report to the Dealfish Kenya Category Managers and perform the following tasks:
The Data Entry Agents will report to the Dealfish Kenya Category Managers and perform the following tasks:
- Data entry.
- Receive, review, and enter data into the Dealfish Kenya web site according to established procedures.
- Prepare source data, and identify and interpret data to be entered
- Filing source data and data entry files.
- Ensure that confidentiality of data collected and imputed is maintained
- Compile, sort and verify accuracy of data entered by comparing with source data.
- Attends required data entry meetings and trainings and provides input to enhance the Dealfish Kenya web site.
- Keeps records of work completed.
- Innovative out of the box skills
- Highly organized team player who can multitask
- Excellent proofreading, verbal and written communication skills
- Pleasant and outgoing
Personality
- Customer service orientated.
- Must be Committed, Positive and Hardworking.
- Able to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
- Ability to persuade and influence others.
The Country Manager
Dealfish Kenya
Email: hr@dealfish.co.ke
Applications indicating how your experience matches the position requirements and attaching detailed CV indicating current position, salary and names, current full-time telephone and contacts of three referees should be forwarded by email to hr@dealfish.co.ke with the subject line "Data Entry" not later than Friday the 12th November 2010.
Only Shortlisted Applicants shall be contacted.
Personal Assistant Job Vacancy - Resolution Health
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Position: Personal Assistant
Background:
Resolution Health E A Ltd is a young, energetic and fast growing regional Medical Insurance Provider with branches in Kisumu, Mombasa and a subsidiary in Tanzania. RHEAL has 165 staff and a client base of over 50,000 members including over 250 corporate members.
We are looking for a highly efficient and effective professional in the secretarial field to take up the position of Executive Personal Assistant to the General Manager – Operations.
Key responsibilities include:
Background:
Resolution Health E A Ltd is a young, energetic and fast growing regional Medical Insurance Provider with branches in Kisumu, Mombasa and a subsidiary in Tanzania. RHEAL has 165 staff and a client base of over 50,000 members including over 250 corporate members.
We are looking for a highly efficient and effective professional in the secretarial field to take up the position of Executive Personal Assistant to the General Manager – Operations.
Key responsibilities include:
- Maintain, organise GM calendar whilst making appointments;
- Deal with incoming telephone, email, faxes and post, often corresponding on behalf of the GM;
- Schedule meetings as and when required and ensure the GM is well-prepared for the said meetings;
- Attend meetings and take minutes where necessary
- Ensure that GM related administrative procedures are led in an efficient way in relation to costs and time;
- Organizing documents, briefing papers, reports and presentations when required;
- Manage GM travel i.e. flight bookings, accommodation, visa, etc
- Receive all correspondence and dispatch the same to the relevant recipients;
- Maintain a good filing system and retrieve information as and when required;
Qualifications & experiences
- Advanced diploma in Secretarial Bachelor’s Degree in a business field – an added advantage
- Comprehensive knowledge of Microsoft Office
- Must have 2 years related experience
Person Specification:
- Age profile between 28 years to 34 years old
- Effective verbal, listening, communication and time management skills
- Confidential, assertive and confident
- Team player, disciplined requiring minimum supervision
- Organized and delivers within minimal time
- Excellent interpersonal skills
Ensure that you quote the position on your email.
Only short listed candidates will be contacted.
To find out more about Resolution Health, visit our website www.resolution.co.ke
Freelance Sales Executive Job Vacancy
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RedTropical is looking for Freelance Sales Executive for their Bulk SMS Product.
Skills Require
Skills Require
- Be organized
- MS-Office knowledge is must
- Ready to work on commission basis
- Ready to achieve assign target
- At least 2 years Sales experience
Education level
- Undergraduate or Graduate
Agricultural Equipment & Machinery Business Manager Job Vacancy
Ref No: 412/HV/FN
Our client a well established company, is seeking to recruit an all rounder to head its Agricultural Machinery business unit which sells, installs and services agricultural equipment and machinery.
The successful candidate will be responsible for drawing up a business plan for the unit, implementing the plan and achieving the expected revenue and profit margins.
Key activities will include evaluation of the suitability of new models, liaising with suppliers/distributors/ dealers and analyzing market/competitor information.
He/she will also set optimal stocking levels, work closely with the procurement department and ensure that superior after sales service and technical support is provided to clients to achieve total customer satisfaction.
The ideal candidate is likely to hold a university degree in an engineering discipline and preferably hold a postgraduate qualification in sales and marketing.
Applicants should have at least five years' experience in a management position involving technical sales and service.
Excellent people management skills, communication and planning skills are the other key requirements for this position.
With the expected greater use of technology in agriculture, there is plenty of scope and opportunity for growth and expansion of the business unit.
Send your application letter and CV - do not attach certificates/testimonials and state how your experience matches the specification, quoting ref no to hawkins.associates@khigroup.com
Our client a well established company, is seeking to recruit an all rounder to head its Agricultural Machinery business unit which sells, installs and services agricultural equipment and machinery.
The successful candidate will be responsible for drawing up a business plan for the unit, implementing the plan and achieving the expected revenue and profit margins.
Key activities will include evaluation of the suitability of new models, liaising with suppliers/distributors/ dealers and analyzing market/competitor information.
He/she will also set optimal stocking levels, work closely with the procurement department and ensure that superior after sales service and technical support is provided to clients to achieve total customer satisfaction.
The ideal candidate is likely to hold a university degree in an engineering discipline and preferably hold a postgraduate qualification in sales and marketing.
Applicants should have at least five years' experience in a management position involving technical sales and service.
Excellent people management skills, communication and planning skills are the other key requirements for this position.
With the expected greater use of technology in agriculture, there is plenty of scope and opportunity for growth and expansion of the business unit.
Send your application letter and CV - do not attach certificates/testimonials and state how your experience matches the specification, quoting ref no to hawkins.associates@khigroup.com
Marketing & Corporate Communications Officer Job Vacancy - St John Ambulance, Kenya
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St. John Kenya is a charitable organization whose mission is to be the leading organization of volunteers with members and supporters providing first aid, essential emergency services, increasing the capacity to save lives and ensuring provision of healthcare to communities
St John Kenya is seeking to recruit a Marketing & Corporate Communications Officer. Reporting to the Chief Executive Officer, the incumbent will be responsible for developing and maintaining a Marketing and Corporate Communications Strategy for St. John Kenya and co-ordinating all related activities.
Key Tasks
Duties and Responsibilities
1. To be responsible for Marketing Activities which include:
St John Kenya is seeking to recruit a Marketing & Corporate Communications Officer. Reporting to the Chief Executive Officer, the incumbent will be responsible for developing and maintaining a Marketing and Corporate Communications Strategy for St. John Kenya and co-ordinating all related activities.
Key Tasks
Duties and Responsibilities
1. To be responsible for Marketing Activities which include:
- To advocate, promote awareness and understanding of St. John Kenya mission and vision in the regions and the public.
- Create marketing concepts and plans to enhance the profile by developing annual marketing plans which details activities to follow during the fiscal year focusing on meeting the organizational objectives.
- Design, negotiate and buy advertising space in the media houses.
- Build strategic partnerships with Government, Private Sector and the civil society aimed at increasing the capacity of St. John Kenya.
- Promote the organization by seeking donations and sponsorship of St. John events and functions.
- Prepare marketing reports and advise the management on various marketing strategies.
- Specifying market requirements for current and future products by conducting market research supported by on-ongoing visits to customers and non customers
- To manage the Marketing Department Budget to deliver all activities within the budget.
2. To be responsible for Corporate Communication activities which include:
- Planning, developing and implementing Corporate Communication strategies
- Liaising with colleagues and key spokespeople.
- Liaising with and answering enquiries from media, individuals and other organizations.
- Achievement of frequent, timely and positive media coverage for St. John and all its programmes countrywide across all available media.
- Conduct internal communication courses, workshops and media training.
- Researching, writing and distributing press releases to targeted media.
- Writing and editing in-house magazines, case studies, speeches, articles and annual reports.
- Preparing and supervising the production of publicity materials including brochures, handouts, direct mail leaflets, promotional videos, photographs, films and multimedia programmes;
- Organizing events including press conferences, exhibitions, open days, press tours and functions.
- Maintaining and updating information on the organization's website; up to date pictures, announcements at least once per week.
- Managing the Organization's timely response to important issues and in times of crisis.
- Plan Corporate Communication programs including the preparation of cost budgets.
- Monitor corporate communication plan and strategy for uniformity in messages, including templates, tag lines and logo usage.
Personal Competence
Requirements
Requirements
- Minimum Degree in Marketing or Social Sciences with a strong component in marketing, Communications and public relations. Journalism will be an added advantage.
- Minimum of 3 -5 years experience in marketing and communications.
- Computer proficiency
- Creative and innovative.
- Good communication skills
- Team player
- Certificate of good conduct.
- Good attention to details.
- Ability to work under tight deadlines.
- Willingness to travel extensively
- State Salary expectation.
Chief Executive Officer
St. John Kenya
P.O. Box 41469 - 00100
Nairobi
so as to be received on or before November 18th , 2010
Executive Operational Manager Job Vacancy
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An International Company based in Kenya operating in the field of Solar Technology & Turn Key Systems (importation, distribution, installation & maintenance) for the private and corporate sectors, is currently seeking personnel for the following positions:
Executive Operational Manager reporting directly to the Board of Directors
Key Responsibilities:
Executive Operational Manager reporting directly to the Board of Directors
Key Responsibilities:
- Middle Management Position responsible for project management and supervision of all site installation teams, able to resolve technical problems, manage the warehouse/stock process including lead replenishment activities, produce operational reports, costing and budget estimates, supervision and programming of maintenance activities
The Person:
- A Professional Engineer with the ability to manage staff, interface effectively with the client, computer literate with proven experience of AUTOCAD, excellent verbal & written communication skills (English/ Kiswahili), self motivated and able to work with minimum supervision, Team Leader
Availability: immediate
Please forward CV to: info@climacento.co.ke
020 2024156 - 0736 500151
Program Manager Vacancy - Christ is the Answer Ministries (CITAM)
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Christ is the Answer Ministries (CITAM), wishes to recruit a Program Manager for NPC Children’s Center Kiserian.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
- Overall supervision of staff in the Children’s Centre.
- Formulation and control of the Centre budget.
- Writing of reports and newsletters.
- Writing project proposals and funds raising
- Liaising with relevant government officials.
- Official guardian/CITAM representative of all the children in Primary and High Schools.
- Procurement (up to some approved levels), others liaise with HQ.
- Counselling
- Handling all correspondence
- Developing policies
- Liaison and follow-up with the courts and Children’s Department for legal documents committing the children to the Centre
Requirements
- Be a born again mature Christian who is in agreement with the CITAM statement of faith
- Bachelor’s degree in Social work from a recognized university or degree in Business administration
- Experience in managing integrated programmes
- Demonstrated ability to lead a multi-disciplinary, multi-sectoral team
- Appreciation of entrepreneurship and running of income generating activities for enabling sustenance
- Demonstrated ability to prepare reports.
- Ability to supervise various cadres of staff.
- Demonstrated ability to plan and control budgets.
- Demonstrated concern for the Children needs
- At least 3 years of experience in similar role
The Head of Human Resources
Christ is the Answer Ministries,
P.O Box 42254 – 00100
Nairobi
Or hr@citam.org
Human Resource Manager Vacancy - Pentapharm Ltd
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Pentapharm Ltd a leading Pharmacy in Nairobi and other regions wishes to fill the following position.
Human Resource Manager
Qualification & Competencies
Human Resource Manager
Qualification & Competencies
- A business degree majoring in Human Resource Management option or BHRM from a recognized university
- At least 3 years hands on experience in a busy firm
- Ability to deliver under minimal supervision
- Knowledge of Kenya Labour Laws
Marketing Officer, Conservation Education Officer Vacancy - Lewa Wildlife Conservancy
Lewa Wildlife Conservancy, based in Isiolo Kenya, is a non-profit organization which works as a catalyst for the conservation of wildlife and its habitat. We are looking for high calibre, self-driven and innovative individuals to fill the following vacancies:
Ref: MAR OFF
Marketing Officer
A Marketing Officer with a commitment to excellence; to enhance our Conservation Marketing Department. Reporting to the Head of Conservation Marketing, this position is responsible for assisting the Lewa Wildlife Conservancy in fulfilling its aim to publicize and market the work the Conservancy is doing in the region, nationally and internationally.
Qualification, Experience & Skills
Ref: MAR OFF
Marketing Officer
A Marketing Officer with a commitment to excellence; to enhance our Conservation Marketing Department. Reporting to the Head of Conservation Marketing, this position is responsible for assisting the Lewa Wildlife Conservancy in fulfilling its aim to publicize and market the work the Conservancy is doing in the region, nationally and internationally.
Qualification, Experience & Skills
- Be a holder of a marketing or business related degree
- Possess 5 years post qualification experience in all aspects of developing and maintaining marketing strategies and demonstrated ability to write / produce communications materials
- Possess relevant technical marketing skills and software applications
- Possess excellent written, verbal and presentation skills
- Be ambitious, self-starter, innovative and willing to work unsupervised
- Ready to start working immediately
Ref: CON EDU OFF
Conservation Education Officer
We are looking for a Conservation Education Officer with a commitment to conservation education excellence; to head up and deliver our exciting new Conservation Education Centre.
Qualification, Experience & Skills
Conservation Education Officer
We are looking for a Conservation Education Officer with a commitment to conservation education excellence; to head up and deliver our exciting new Conservation Education Centre.
Qualification, Experience & Skills
- A minimum of a Diploma in Education; Conservation; Wildlife Management; or Environmental Sciences
- At least 3 years experience and a clear track record working in environmental science, wildlife conservation, wildlife management, or mainstream education in Kenya
- IT literate and excellent communication skills (oral and written)
- Knowledge of conservation issues in Northern Kenya and Laikipia will be an advantage
- Be an ambitious self-starter and willing to work unsupervised
- Ready to start working in January 2010
The Human Resources Manager
Lewa Wildlife Conservancy
Private Bag,
Isiolo, Kenya
Or Email: personnel@lewa.org
NB: only shortlisted candidates will be contacted
Assistant Workshop Manager Job Vacancy
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A major transport firm is seeking an Assistant Workshop Manager
He will be reporting to the workshop manager, assisting in managing a vehicle fleet of about 110 heavy commercial trucks carrying mainly petroleum products.
The role will be to ensure vehicle preventive maintenance are planned and carried out effectively, workshop procedures and standards for ensuring efficient fleet within the budgetary constraints.
Duties will include providing efficient guidance and support to the service & maintenance teams in the workshop and managing staff and h.s.s.e. issues.
We invite applications from persons who have:
He will be reporting to the workshop manager, assisting in managing a vehicle fleet of about 110 heavy commercial trucks carrying mainly petroleum products.
The role will be to ensure vehicle preventive maintenance are planned and carried out effectively, workshop procedures and standards for ensuring efficient fleet within the budgetary constraints.
Duties will include providing efficient guidance and support to the service & maintenance teams in the workshop and managing staff and h.s.s.e. issues.
We invite applications from persons who have:
- H.N.D in automotive engineering or M.V.T.part three.
- At least over five years in senior vehicle management experience in a busy workshop.
- Ability to lead & control workshop teams.
- High integrity, result oriented and able to work without supervision
- Good communication and interpersonal skills.
- Good computer knowledge
DN.A/768
P. O. Box 80708 -80100,
Mombasa
Not later than 19th November 2010
Sales Job Vacancy - Japan Nextagecars Motor Vehicle
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We are a ‘new & used’ motor vehicle exporter from Japan. We are looking for hard working individuals to join our company in the Sales Department, in our Customer Support Center in Nairobi.
Requirements:
Requirements:
- Min. of 2 years sales experience in Motor Vehicle Industry
- Computer literate (e.g Excel, Word, outlook (e-mail), Internet etc.)
- Fluent in English and Swahili (Japanese & French will be an added advantage)
- Knowledge of motor vehicles
- Age: 30 years and above
Duties & Responsibilities:
- Achieve set sales targets
- Attend to our customers and guide them on their needs
- Communicate and brief Japanese Headquarters
- Working hours from 8am to 5pm
Nextagecars Customer Center Nairobi
Email: kenya@nextagecars.com
Child Rights Advisor Country Office Job Vacancy - Plan Kenya
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Plan is an international humanitarian child centered community development organization, without religious, political or government affiliation.
Plan is committed to protecting and promoting child rights, and to improving the lives and futures of poor children, their families and communities through a child-centered community development approach.
Plan Kenya has a 5 year (2010-2015) Country Program on Right to Inclusion and Protection whose overall goal is to increase effectiveness of child protection at family, community and institutional level.
This Country Program is to contribute to the Country Strategic Plan Goal which is transformed institutions and societies that respect and fulfill rights of all children in Kenya.
In this regard Plan Kenya is seeking to recruit for the position of Child Rights Advisor based at the Country Office which is located in Nairobi.
The successful candidate will provide advice to Plan Kenya and partner agencies towards realization of the program and country goals. The program will have a strong focus on capacity strengthening of children, families, communities and CSOs to be proactive and participate in child rights advocacy.
The successful candidate will be required to ensure mainstreaming of child rights programming, child protection and gender within Plan Kenya programs by providing strategic advice to Plan Kenya and partners. The position will involve travel time up to 30% (local and international).
The incumbent will report to the Strategic Program Support Manager.
Key responsibilities
Plan is committed to protecting and promoting child rights, and to improving the lives and futures of poor children, their families and communities through a child-centered community development approach.
Plan Kenya has a 5 year (2010-2015) Country Program on Right to Inclusion and Protection whose overall goal is to increase effectiveness of child protection at family, community and institutional level.
This Country Program is to contribute to the Country Strategic Plan Goal which is transformed institutions and societies that respect and fulfill rights of all children in Kenya.
In this regard Plan Kenya is seeking to recruit for the position of Child Rights Advisor based at the Country Office which is located in Nairobi.
The successful candidate will provide advice to Plan Kenya and partner agencies towards realization of the program and country goals. The program will have a strong focus on capacity strengthening of children, families, communities and CSOs to be proactive and participate in child rights advocacy.
The successful candidate will be required to ensure mainstreaming of child rights programming, child protection and gender within Plan Kenya programs by providing strategic advice to Plan Kenya and partners. The position will involve travel time up to 30% (local and international).
The incumbent will report to the Strategic Program Support Manager.
Key responsibilities
- Develop and design strategies for engagement with GOK and relevant departments at different levels (national, county, regional and international) on child protection and gender.
- Provide guidance and support in capacity assessment and capacity building of staff and partners in child rights, child protection and gender
- Oversee the implementation of the inclusion and protection program
- Participate in the learning and analysis of child right and gender issues (local and global) to inform Plan Kenya’s work
- Support colleagues to analyze policy gaps and develop position papers and strategies to influence policy and practice
- Participate in the implementation of global and national advocacy campaign initiatives on child rights
- Contribute to development of concept notes and proposals and review donor reports to ensure technical soundness.
- Participate in monitoring and reporting on United Nations Convention on the Rights of The Child (UNCRC) and other relevant international conventions
Qualifications, experience and skills
- Bachelors Degree in Law (preferred) or International Human Rights, Development Studies, Gender and Development, Political Science or International Relations. Those with a relevant post graduate diploma or degree will have an added advantage
- At least 7 years of relevant work experience in Gender, Child Rights and Advocacy at UN level or other international development organization, with 3 years at National level
- Experience in working in a right based development environment
- Experience in working with coalitions and within multi-agency forums
- Experience in engaging with governments or multilateral institutions especially at national level
- Articulate both verbally and in writing, including the provision of policy analysis, position statements
- Good interpersonal, communication & analytical skills, strong planning & organisational skills
- Lobbying and negotiation skills
- Excellent grasp of programming concepts and participatory approaches to development
- Skills in facilitation, training and research
Accordingly, employment is subject to our child protection standards including appropriate background checks and adherence to our Child Protection Policy.
If you meet the requirements for any of the above position and would like to be a part of it in our commitment to children, please send a detailed and updated curriculum vitae, current remuneration and contacts of three professional references, including your current/latest line manager to jobs.plankenya@plan-international.org to be received by latest 19th November 2010.
Your email (or envelope) should bear the title “CHILD RIGHTS ADVISOR” – COUNTRY OFFICE” as the subject.
You are invited to read more about Plan in our website www.plan-international.org.
We regret that only short listed candidates will be contacted.
Technical Support Specialist Vacancies - GreenBell Communications Limited
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Technical Support Specialist (2 positions)
GreenBell Communications Limited is an ICT solutions firm. GBC offers flexible ICT solutions, professional project delivery and expert advice.
An exciting opportunity has arisen for two (2) experienced Technical Support Specialists. We are looking to recruit results oriented, highly self motivated and enthusiastic people.
Primary purpose and function of the role
This professional will perform all aspects of desktop support including installation and configuration of computers, hardware problem diagnosis and repair, application installation, and assist with network connectivity troubleshooting, and record all contacts, troubleshooting steps, and resolutions into the IT Service Desk Management tool.
Duties and Responsibilities
Reporting to the Team Leader technical and working closely with the Directors the incumbent will be responsible for the following
- Install and maintain desktop technologies (Desktops, Laptops, Phones, Monitors, Printers, etc)
- Assist either in person or remotely, in the resolution of support issues to ensure timely impact on user satisfaction
- Maintain printing systems and assist with network system maintenance
- Research, resolve, and respond to questions received via telephone calls, e-mail, walk-ups, and call-backs in a timely manner, in accordance with current procedures
- Acquire and maintain current knowledge of relevant product offerings and support policies in order to provide technically accurate solutions to customers
- Monitor client support performance and maintenance schedule
- Provide support and assist in the management of company’s Information Technology (IT) asset management system
Knowledge and expertise
The incumbent will poses the following knowledge and expertise
- Degree or Diploma in Computer Science or a related field
- 2 years of technical support experience in a Desktop or Help Desk support role
- 5+ years support experience within the following areas:
- Current Microsoft Windows OS
- Linux or Macintosh Operating Systems
- Current MS Office applications
- Troubleshooting printer and related network hardware in a business environment
- Experience with computer software imaging technology
- Exhibit a consistent positive, professional attitude
- Possess strong customer service skills to meet or exceed customer service requirements
- Strong entrepreneurial skills, innovative thinker and motivated person who are results oriented. Demonstrated skills in problem solving and team player
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
The following skills will have an added advantage
- Bachelor of Science Degree in Computer Science or a related field
- 8 years of technical support experience in a Desktop or Help Desk support role
- Microsoft Certified Professional (MCP) certification on current Microsoft Windows Desktop OS platform
- CompTIA (Computing Technology Industry Association) A+ Certification, Network+, Project+, and/or Linux+
- Apple/Macintosh hardware and operating system experience
- Linux operating system experience
Qualified candidates should submit their applications by email (Cover letters and CV’s as one document- not separate attachment) addressed to the Operations Director. Your application should include your current monthly/previous salary and benefits as well as your expected salary. Submit your application to info@gbc.co.ke so as to reach us by 12th November 2010.
GBC is an equal opportunity employer.
Graphic Designer Intern Vacancy - GreenBell Communications Limited
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Graphic Designer Intern
GreenBell Communications Limited is an ICT solutions firm. GBC offers flexible ICT solutions, professional project delivery and expert advice.
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Graphics Designer Intern. We are looking to recruit results oriented, highly self motivated and enthusiastic people.
Primary purpose and function of the role
This professional will perform all aspects of Graphics Design including Web Graphics and Print Graphics.
Duties and Responsibilities
Reporting to the Team Leader technical and working closely with the Directors the incumbent will be responsible for the following
· Design develop, and produce art work for a wide variety of marketing materials
· Develop, design, and produce displays for meetings, presentations, trade shows, and other events
· Create illustrations and logos
· Perform photography work (graphic design, events, etc.) for publication in newsletters or inclusion in reports
· Monitor all stages of production to complete projects (design the work and incorporate others’ ideas)
· Coordinate all aspects of producing marketing materials
· Advice and consult with vendors (photo labs, photographers, printers, etc.)
· Assist in the planning and development of advertising/promotional campaigns/strategies
· Design and edit newsletters for internal and external use
· Use computerized graphic software to produce final product
- Work in conjunction with others to complete projects.
Knowledge and expertise
The incumbent will poses the following knowledge and expertise
· Diploma/Degree in Graphic Design or 1 year of relevant work experience
· Must have a passion for graphics
· Must have exposure to design
· Good inter-personal & communication skills.
· Experience in WEB design and print publishing.
· Skills in Photoshop, Dreamweaver, Flash.
· Good Knowledge of Photoshop, Illustrator.
- Good communication skills and writing skills essential
Qualified candidates should submit their applications by email (Cover letters and CV’s as one document- not separate attachment) addressed to the Operations Director. Your application should include your current monthly/previous salary and benefits as well as your expected salary. Submit your application to info@gbc.co.ke so as to reach us by 12th November 2010.
GBC is an equal opportunity employer.
Public Health Specialist (PMTCT) Vacancy - CDC Kenya
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The United States Embassy – Centers for Disease Control (CDC) Kenya has a vacancy for Public Health Specialist (PMTCT) in Nairobi.
The Public Health Specialist will supervise HIV/AIDS care & treatment/PMTCT work for GAP-Kenya and its implementing partners at selected service delivery and study sites in Kenya.
The Public Health Specialist will be the primary contact for PMTCT activities for CDC GAP Kenya.
Requirements:
Medical qualification (United States MD or equivalent) is required.
(1) Medical and Public Health: - At least 3 years of specialist experience in the clinical management of HIV/AIDS /PMTCT is required, which must include experience with the use of Highly Active Antiretroviral Therapy (HAART) and OI prophylaxis.
(2) International Experience:
The Public Health Specialist will supervise HIV/AIDS care & treatment/PMTCT work for GAP-Kenya and its implementing partners at selected service delivery and study sites in Kenya.
The Public Health Specialist will be the primary contact for PMTCT activities for CDC GAP Kenya.
Requirements:
Medical qualification (United States MD or equivalent) is required.
(1) Medical and Public Health: - At least 3 years of specialist experience in the clinical management of HIV/AIDS /PMTCT is required, which must include experience with the use of Highly Active Antiretroviral Therapy (HAART) and OI prophylaxis.
(2) International Experience:
- At least 3 years of medical and public health experience in developing countries is required, with an emphasis on HIV/AIDS, sexually transmitted infections, and reproductive health.
- Level IV (fluent) English ability is required.
- Level IV (fluent) Kiswahili also required.
- Must have technical knowledge of clinical medicine, epidemiology, and public health relevant to the African setting.
- Must have demonstrated ability to guide, motivate and lead a large and technically and culturally diverse staff at assigned program sites in conducting complex programs; plan, coordinate, and prioritize complex interventions in HIV/AIDS care and prevention.
- Must have strong computer skills and be able to produce high-quality written reports and effectively use spreadsheets, database software packages.
Human Resources Office
P. O. Box 606, 00621
Village Market
00621 Nairobi, Kenya
Financial Advisor (Insurance & Investment Sales) Job Vacancy
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As part of our growth strategy and to strengthen the team to achieve ambitious performance objectives, the Company wishes to recruit experienced, dynamic, innovative and high caliber individuals to fill the following positions.
Reporting to the Unit Manager and operating in a highly competitive and dynamic environment, this challenging position requires the candidates to perform the following functions:
Duties and Responsibilities
Reporting to the Unit Manager and operating in a highly competitive and dynamic environment, this challenging position requires the candidates to perform the following functions:
Duties and Responsibilities
- Prospecting for clients for the provision of insurance and investment services and products including unit trusts, life insurance, monthly investment plans, education plans, General insurance, Retirement planning, offshore products etc.
- Provide financial advice to clients according to their requirements and risk profile, as well as the performance of the specific portfolios
- Carry out a detailed-fact find review of the potential clients and recommend appropriate insurance and investment products.
- Maintain a regular follow-up with clients to maintain a strong customer service.
Qualifications, Knowledge, Experience
- Bachelor's degree or relevant professional qualifications in areas such as education, marketing with a strong flair for sales.
- Minimum KCSE grade C
- Minimum Age- 28
- Successful track record of selling in the financial services sector, teaching or any other relevant profession;
- Confident, articulate and with strong communication skills
- Highly networked and adept at connecting with people;
- Motivated by the prospects of unlimited commission earnings;
- Prior experience in selling life or general insurance will be a definite advantage.
- COP in insurance or its equivalent professional certification, added advantage
- Good working knowledge of financial markets and financial products
- Results oriented and able to work under strict deadlines to meet sales targets
- Ability to thrive in a high-pressure, fast-paced environment with minimum supervision
If this position is of interest to you, please apply to financialadvisor@british-american.co.ke with a covering letter explaining how you would meet the demands of this challenging position (please do not send hard copies).
Applications should be received not later than Friday, 19th November 2010.
In the event you do not hear from us by 1st December 2010, please consider your application unsuccessful
Programme Nutrition Coordinator Job Vacancy - Merlin Kenya
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Position: Nutrition Coordinator
Functionally Responsible To: Project Coordinator
Technically Responsible To: Project Health Coordinator
Working With: Ministry of Health authorities at District level and Health Facility, Staff, Merlin field team.Location: Turkana districts but based in Lodwar town
Gross Salary: Between Ksh.90,966 and Ksh.100,289 depending on the relevant experience
Overall Objective of the Position
The overall objective of the position is to develop and maintain all nutrition aspects of Merlin’s Nutrition Project in Turkana districts.
The post holder will work under the supervision of Merlin Kenya Project Health Coordinator and in close collaboration with the MoH authorities and staff at district level.
- Ensure that the implementation of the Outpatient Therapeutic Programme (OTP), Supplementary Feeding Programme (SFP) and Stabilization Centre (SC) activities conform to internationally accepted standards and country guidelines
- In collaboration with partner agencies (WFP, UNICEF, Oxfam) support MOH with the organization of the logistics of food commodities including stock reports and requests
- Provide support and supervision on nutrition activities to staff implementing nutrition programmes in Turkana Districts
- Conduct training on integrated management of acute malnutrition (IMAM) for project staff and MOH counterparts implementing nutrition programmes
- Ensure harmonization of tools with the different stakeholders involved in nutrition activities in the target districts
- Ensure the establishment and strengthening of nutrition monitoring activities
- Ensure proper collection and analysis of data form field sites and maintain a nutrition data base
- Represent Merlin at appropriate co-ordination meetings and collaborate with organisations working in food/nutrition
- Submit relevant reports and documentation to project health coordinator and relevant district health authorities
- Participate in the conduction of studies and surveys
- Carry-out any other duties and/or responsibilities assigned by the Project Coordinator
Person Specification
Essential
Qualifications, experience and competences
Essential
Qualifications, experience and competences
- Degree or diploma in Nutrition.
- Previous field coordination and management experience in community-based management of acute malnutrition.
- Ability to manage teams
- Strong leadership skills
- Strong communication skills, with excellent written and spoken English
- Confident and proficient in the use of MS Office
- Experience of proactively identifying and addressing issues
Desirable
Qualifications, experience and competences
Qualifications, experience and competences
- Previous knowledge of SMART nutrition survey methodology
Due to the urgency of this position, applications will be considered as they come and the vacancies may be filled before the stated deadline.
Merlin, Kenya Programme
PO Box 3350-00200, Nairobi
Email address: recruitment@merlin-eastafrica.org
Assistant Risk Services Consultants Vacancies
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Five (5) Positions
Liaison is a Risk Management and Financial Services Consultancy operating in Kenya, Uganda,Tanzania and Rwanda.
At Liaison we pride ourselves on our ability to provide a service built on expertise responsiveness to clients’ needs and credibility in our business.
Our ethos encourages long term relationships and working in partnership with our clients based on performance oriented criteria and providing a “service beyond expectation”
The key driver to our success is talent and skill.
We plan to add to our pool;
Five (5) Assistant Risk Services Consultants
Minimum entry credentials:
Liaison is a Risk Management and Financial Services Consultancy operating in Kenya, Uganda,Tanzania and Rwanda.
At Liaison we pride ourselves on our ability to provide a service built on expertise responsiveness to clients’ needs and credibility in our business.
Our ethos encourages long term relationships and working in partnership with our clients based on performance oriented criteria and providing a “service beyond expectation”The key driver to our success is talent and skill.
We plan to add to our pool;
Five (5) Assistant Risk Services Consultants
Minimum entry credentials:
- Business Bachelors Degree from a recognized University.
- Must have practical proven experience with a major broking house for a period not less than three (3) years
- Professional qualification (full or part) in insurance will be an added advantage.
- Must demonstrate entrepreneurship qualities.
- Must be prepared to work in any of our channels across Eastern Africa.
Please note only candidates meeting the above qualifications will be shortlisted
Website: www.liaisongroup.net
Fashion Trainer/ Fashion Designer Job Vacancy
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Position: Fashion Trainer/ Fashion Designer
Job description
Job description
- Train in various fashion courses including pattern drafting, jewellery, bag making and soft furnishings.
- Design and participate in making garments, bags and jewellery.
- Interact with clients.
- Participate in the company’s activities internally and externally.
- Create proposals and follow through after approval.
- Set and meet their own and additional targets.
Person description
- Have a diploma or degree in fashion courses.
- Be ambitious and hard working and self-driven.
- Creative and willing to learn new skills.
- Eloquent and confident.
- Be committed.
Only serious applicants who are readily available are required.
The selected applicant will be on probation for 1 month.
Deadline for application is 9th November.
Markets and Trade Manager Job Vacancy
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Our client, an Africa-wide market development agency, seeks to hire marketing specialist with hands-on experience in market linkages, demonstrates understanding of agricultural systems, markets and trade.
The incumbent must have report writing skills, market planning, market assessment, market entry and promotions.
Duties and Responsibilities:
The incumbent must have report writing skills, market planning, market assessment, market entry and promotions.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Establish market partnerships with various levels of markets ranging from traditional markets, medium and large scale agri-processing companies
- Facilitate establishment and support for trader’s associations.
- Conduct continuous market assessments.
- Design and implement commodity and trade partnerships
- Plan, organize, participate and facilitate market and trade meetings
- Offer technical support for Traders Association
- Participate in regular market research, market monitoring, market trends and market information feedback for various commodities
- Supply chain management based on smallholder supplies
- Manage / co-ordinate sales promotions and marketing events
Qualifications and experience
- University Degree: B.Com-Marketing / Agricultural Economics / Agri-business / Business Administration from recognized Universities
- Over 3 year’s experience in marketing of FMCGs or Agricultural Products.
- Hand-On-Experience in sales and marketing at various levels along market chains
- Demonstrates ability to work in multidisciplinary teams.
- Strong English language skills, both written and spoken and a strong market report writing skills
- Willingness and ability to travel frequently, sometimes to rural areas in developing countries.
- Well-developed interpersonal skills, Good communication and analytical skills, good planning and communication skills
Send your CV to alice@flexi-personnel.com before 19th November 2010.
Please indicate the position applied for and minimum salary expectation on the subject line.
IT & Website Specialist Job Vacancy
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Our client, an Africa-wide market development agency seeks to hire a highly experienced IT and Website with primary duties include: analyzing systems and processes; maintaining workstations and networks; and designing, developing and maintaining Web-based applications.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Maintains a thorough knowledge of the organization and adheres to all organizational standards.
- Manages the acquisition, installation and maintenance of the organization’s local area network hardware/software.
- Manages network operations to include: troubleshooting connectivity problems; installing & maintaining routers; adding/terminating users; assigning rights and access; resetting passwords; establishing e-mail addresses; assessing and reporting operational status; performing backups and restores; etc.
- Conducts technology orientation and exit briefing for all staff; prepares technology and systems for new and existing staff.
- Ensures technology documents/certificates such as product registrations, SSL certificates, maintenance agreements, service contracts, etc. related to technology operations and/or technology services are evaluated, updated and processed.
- As needed and appropriate but no less than annually, provides written technology policy guidance to managers, supervisors, staff and consumers/participants.
- Designs, develops and maintains web-based applications including websites and intranets. Continuously improves the organization's Web site and Intranet; adds new functionality and improves user ability to maintain without technical support.
- Performs routine preventive maintenance on hardware and software.
- Assists staff in understanding and using technology; conducts regular staff technology presentations and trainings.
- Ensures for the availability, continuity and security of data and information pertaining to the organization.
Qualification and experience
- Degree in Science/computer science/Engineering/Business related;
- A minimum of 5 years of software development experience in a busy IT development environment, 2 years of which must include experience in systems analysis and design;
- Experience in multiple programming languages and Web services;
- Advanced skills in logical and physical data modeling, relational databases;
- Experience with both UNIX and Windows platforms;
- Knowledge of networking-TCP/IP, DNS, load balancing, security-encryption (SSL), certificates, firewalls, VPN, and IPSec;
- Extensive knowledge of jQuery and JavaScript, ASP and other database platforms would also be considered highly beneficial.
Send your CV to ann@flexi-personnel.com before 19th November 2010.
Please indicate the position applied for and minimum salary expectation on the subject line.
Food Technologist Job Vacancy
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Our client, an Africa-wide market development agency seeks to hire Food Technologist with hands-on experience in food processing, demonstrates strong technical skills, understands agricultural products processing, quality assurance, packaging and store management.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Develops food standards, safety and sanitary regulations, and waste management and water supply specifications
- Develop quality control and food processing manuals for communities
- Conduct standardized tests on food, beverages, additives, and preservatives in order to ensure compliance with standards and regulations regarding factors such as color, texture, and nutrients.
- Train communities on quality assurance, food handling and processing for selected commodities
- Supervise demonstration on utilization at household level of various farm products
- Train communities on quality assurance for farm produce for household consumption, processing and direct marketing
- Mobilize communities to adopt quality checks for various agricultural commodities
- Mix, blend, or cultivate ingredients in order to make reagents or to manufacture food or beverage products.
- Order supplies needed to maintain inventories in laboratories or in storage facilities of food or beverage processing units.
- Develops new and improved methods and systems for food processing, production, quality control, packaging, and distribution.
Qualifications and experience
- Diploma in Food Science and Technology from recognized institutions
- Must have at least 2 years hand-on-experience in a busy agricultural / food processing unit
- Strong English language skills, both written and spoken and a strong technical report writing skills
- Willingness and ability to travel frequently or live in rural areas
Send your CV to ann@flexi-personnel.com before 19th November 2010.
Please indicate the position applied for and minimum salary expectation on the subject line.
Senior Reservations Officer Job Vacancy
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Job Ref: AT/SR/1
A leading up-market tourism company in East Africa seeks a Reservations Officer with experience in the tourism industry.
The general purpose of this position is the responsibility for taking bookings for our two up-market camps in Kenya, as well as coordination of any ground handling services that maybe required, such as domestic flights, meet & greet and transfers.
You will be based in Nairobi and will be reporting to the Nairobi Operations Manager.
About the company
The Company is a dynamic and fast-growing regional player with an established brand name in up-market safari tourism in East Africa and comprises a young, entrepreneurial management team.
The company owns and manages a portfolio of up-market eco-tourism properties, as well as safari ground-handling operations in Tanzania and Kenya, and employs approximately 350 employees.
Roles and responsibilities
A leading up-market tourism company in East Africa seeks a Reservations Officer with experience in the tourism industry.
The general purpose of this position is the responsibility for taking bookings for our two up-market camps in Kenya, as well as coordination of any ground handling services that maybe required, such as domestic flights, meet & greet and transfers.
You will be based in Nairobi and will be reporting to the Nairobi Operations Manager.
About the company
The Company is a dynamic and fast-growing regional player with an established brand name in up-market safari tourism in East Africa and comprises a young, entrepreneurial management team.
The company owns and manages a portfolio of up-market eco-tourism properties, as well as safari ground-handling operations in Tanzania and Kenya, and employs approximately 350 employees.
Roles and responsibilities
- Responsible for taking bookings in a timely and efficient manner for our Kenya properties from local agents, and managing them on the RESREQUEST Reservation System
- Responsible for confirming third party bookings
- Responsible for in-safari management: client briefings, last minute itinerary changes, handling of duty phone (together with the rest of the team)
- Responsible for timely & efficient replies/booking status to agents as well as Management
- Responsible for keeping up to date records of past, current and future bookings
- Other roles and responsibilities that may be asked by Management
- Potential to take on broader management responsibilities
General profile, required qualifications and traits
You should be a hands-on, results-oriented person with strong problem solving capabilities.
You should be able to think quickly on your feet. You should have high personal work standards, be efficient and productive, have excellent organisational skills, be punctual and detail-orientated in written correspondence and administration, be a team player and be flexible and willing to tackle other areas outside of your normal duties.
You should be a hands-on, results-oriented person with strong problem solving capabilities.
You should be able to think quickly on your feet. You should have high personal work standards, be efficient and productive, have excellent organisational skills, be punctual and detail-orientated in written correspondence and administration, be a team player and be flexible and willing to tackle other areas outside of your normal duties.
- Minimum three years work experience in senior reservations position with reputable tourism companies
- Tangible general administrative skills
- Solid on MS Office applications (solid excel skills)
- Solid in written and spoken English
- Experience with ResRequest a plus
To apply:
Send your C.V. in plain word format that is not tabulated, with a recent photograph of yourself embedded in the top right hand corner of the C.V. Please do not attach any scanned certificates/documents.
Attach an application letter on why you feel your experience, skills and qualifications would suit this position, ensuring you insert your salary expectation at the bottom of your letter.
Ensure you quote the job reference in the subject header and your name.
Please send all documentation to info@byappointmentafrica.com
Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Lodge Manager Luxury Resort Job Vacancy in Zanzibar
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Job Ref: AT/LM/11
Reports to: General Manager (During absence: to Group Operations Manager)
Position Overview
Our client owns a small upmarket exclusive hotel/beach resort which offers stylish personal services with a truly African alternative to western luxury. You are expected to pamper our clients and go the extra mile to maintain this high standard.
We offer genuinely friendly and personal service giving guests time to relax in the privacy and space they came for.
You are required to enforce, maintain and contribute to the constant maintenance and improvement of the high standards set for the Lodge.
The three Retreat Villas offer a high-end individual & utmost personalized service. Every Villa has their own butler and there is one separate kitchen catering for all needs and special requests.
This department operates independently, but forms part and parcel of the resort.
Responsibilities and Duties:
As Lodge Manager your main responsibilities and duties will be:
Reports to: General Manager (During absence: to Group Operations Manager)
Position Overview
Our client owns a small upmarket exclusive hotel/beach resort which offers stylish personal services with a truly African alternative to western luxury. You are expected to pamper our clients and go the extra mile to maintain this high standard.
We offer genuinely friendly and personal service giving guests time to relax in the privacy and space they came for.
You are required to enforce, maintain and contribute to the constant maintenance and improvement of the high standards set for the Lodge.
The three Retreat Villas offer a high-end individual & utmost personalized service. Every Villa has their own butler and there is one separate kitchen catering for all needs and special requests.
This department operates independently, but forms part and parcel of the resort.
Responsibilities and Duties:
As Lodge Manager your main responsibilities and duties will be:
- To manage all daily, weekly and monthly operations.
- To ensure all guests receive an experience which is compliant with our service offering.
- To ensure all staff are managed in compliance with the group HR policy and the labour law of Zanzibar.
- To ensure all staff are motivated and follow the company ethics.
- Ensure service levels are maintained at a stable high standard.
- To maintain strong cooperation and communication with all assistant managers and heads of department.
- To maintain a positive relationship with the communities & neighbours.
- Attend village meetings, record & file all correspondence, maintain the village notice board and keep tight communication with the community by cooperating with the village liaison officer.
- Oversee the financial procedures and ensure strict controlling in accordance with approved budgets.
- To maintain and improve cost effective operations.
- General safety and protection of all guests, staff, property and equipment.
- To ensure safety procedures are in place for guests both in the property and when participating in activities, excursions and transfers.
- Ensure overall repairs & maintenance of the property.
- Oversee all procurement, stores and stock control.
- Ensure that the overall hygiene of the resort is in place and maintained.
- Ensure month-end stock takes are done and submitted on time according to the financial time line.
- Exercise and implement cost saving measures.
- To manage all company assets in such a manner as to limit any potential losses to the company.
- Keep the General Manager informed of all relevant information (Group Property Management during GM absence).
The specific responsibilities and duties of the Lodge Manager are defined as follows:
Daily Tasks
Daily Tasks
- Organise the team and ensure priorities are performed.
- Communicate with guests and ensure their visit is a true experience in accordance with our service offering.
- Ensure highest service levels are maintained across all departments.
- Supervise the team to ensure that they perform their duties properly and professionally and perform spot checks.
- Ensure that beaches and guests facilities are up to standard at all times.
- Ensure menus are balanced and the quality of the food is stable and high class.
- Facilitate all offered activities and requests.
- Deal with guest complaints immediately.
- Monitor daily expenditures and maintain authorisation procedures.
- Undertake any reasonable assignments requested by Group Property Management.
- Maintain staff discipline and motivation.
- Ensure all furniture, fixtures, equipment, vehicles, generators and related equipment are being maintained.
Staff Matters
- Ensure prompt attendance is maintained.
- Conduct staff performance appraisals according to group standards.
- Ensure the disciplinary code & procedure as well as the Zanzibar labour laws is adhered to and followed strictly.
- Ensure staff files are maintained and all relevant data is on the personnel files.
- To hold regular meetings with assistant managers, heads of departments and staff in order to keep them informed about internal issues and changes, Asilia policies and any other relevant matters.
- Communicate salary increases, staff appointments and dismissals with the General Manager (During GM absence to Group Property Management).
- To take the required disciplinary steps when the need arises.
Leave
- To manage the leave rosters for the assistant managers and HODs.
- Ensure that the leave taken by managers and the HODs does not allow for more than one manager to be away from Matemwe at any one time.
- To monitor all leave rosters to ensure that staff takes their full annual leave quotas.
- To ensure that your own leave is taken in the course of the year.
Medical
- To ensure that proper medical attention is given to any guests that fall ill while staying at Matemwe.
- Ensure all staff receives proper medical attention when they are ill.
- To monitor all records of medical expenses for staff and to ensure no over expenditure.
- To monitor the issuing of sick sheets.
Allowances and Loans
- To authorise all salary advances in compliance with the company policy.
- To monitor all staff payment allowances in accordance with company policies.
Recruitment/ Termination
- To manage all facets of recruitment and termination of employees according to both Zanzibar laws and company policies
- To chair disciplinary meetings and to make all relevant decision resulting from such meetings
- To coordinate relevant job advertisements and external interviews
- At termination, to authorise the final payment of the employee who is leaving the company, ensuring that all salary advances, leave reconciliations and staff issues [uniforms etc] are accounted for.
Training
- To advise, research, co-ordinate and manage staff training programmes.
- To coordinate and conduct training for employees as required by operations, as well as on matters relating to the company’s General Employment Terms, Code of Conduct and other relevant policies.
Behaviour
- You are to act as a leader to all departments and members of staff.
- You will be responsible for the well-being of all staff.
- You will be expected to behave honestly and be sober at all times.
- You will maintain a high standard of personal hygiene and keep are in good health.
- Your appearance and behaviour is to be that of a senior manager representing the Asilia Group in all your work activities.
- No abusive language or behavior is allowed.
- You are not authorized & not permitted to hand out or distribute any company information whatsoever without the consent of the GM (during his absence: Asilia Group Head Office).
To apply
Send your C.V. in plain word format that is not tabulated, with a recent photograph of yourself embedded in the top right hand corner of the C.V. Please do not attach any scanned certificates/documents.
Attach an application letter on why you feel your experience, skills and qualifications would suit this position, ensuring you insert your salary expectation at the bottom of your letter.
Ensure you quote the job reference in the subject header and your name.
Please send all documentation to info@byappointmentafrica.com
Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Logistics Manager Job Vacancy
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Logistics Manager
Skills and Qualifications Requirements
Skills and Qualifications Requirements
- A Degree in Business Management and related field. Masters in Business management, commerce, or economics will be an added advantage
- Minimum 3-5 years experience in Sea/Air Freight arrangements & clearance, Logistics & Transport Planning/Freight handling and forwarding in East Africa
- Knowledge in horticultural business operations
- Excellent communication skills in English both verbal and written. Fluency in Kiswahili will be an added advantage
- Ability to co-ordinate in a timely manner with various internal and external parties.
- Strong organization, communication and co-ordination skills at all levels
- Management experience and ability to adapt to fast pace and growing environment.
- Strong negotiation skills and ability to win and retain customers.
- Strong analytical skills including Problem solving / maturity of judgment under pressure
- Ability to consider a range of options and to make decisions about administrative procedures, resource planning and management and resource growth
- Ability to deliver under pressure
- Excellent computer skills will be an added advantage
- Age: a minimum of 35 years old
Duties and Responsibilities
- Set up company’s freight Logistics plan, analyze activities, update and continuously review and report to the Board of Directors
- Responsible for handling Sea and Air Freight shipments clearance, Logistics and Transport requirements i.e. ensure efficient and effective delivery of good and materials through sound co-ordination, administration and management of Logistics & Transport/Freight operations. These include Planning, Controlling and Tracing the movement of Air, Sea and Trucking shipments to the various destinations.
- Negotiate rates and service level with third-party carriers with the goal of controlling costs and ensuring optimal service.
- Facilitates client relationships in accordance with contracted service agreements. Working towards ensuring a strong bond with the client to ensure faith in our capabilities as their assigned freight forwarder, as well as maintaining a strong client relationship through timely updates on the passage of freight and timely shipment deliveries.
- Working towards having the client satisfaction to a level where we are considered at all times for any new assignment.
- Responsible for all the arrangements after the issuance of purchasing and shipments order including shipment arrangements, inbound clearance and final delivery on the site.
- Ensure timely and accurate reporting of shipping and transport related enquiries to members and other business partners
- Monitor horticultural Logistics & Transport performance and advise the TAHA Fresh Board on the trend.
- Managing, motivating, encouraging and supervising a team of Logistics and Operation Department towards achieving desired goal and maximum out come.
- Reporting to the Board of Directors on the progress of all activities of Logistics and Operation department.
Send your C.V. in plain word format that is not tabulated, with a recent photograph of yourself embedded in the top right hand corner of the C.V. Please do not attach any scanned certificates/documents.
Attach an application letter on why you feel your experience, skills and qualifications would suit this position, ensuring you insert your salary expectation at the bottom of your letter.
Ensure you quote the job reference in the subject header and your name.
Please send all documentation to info@byappointmentafrica.com
Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Sales/Administrative Assistant Job Vacancy - Harler Holdings
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We are looking for an sales/office assistant to be working under the supervision of the Technical Director; the individual oversees and manages all office procedures and other tasks as assigned.
Duties and Responsibilities
Duties and Responsibilities
- Maintaining and developing relationships with existing customers via meetings, telephone calls and emails;
- Visiting potential customers to prospect for new business
- Oversee all aspects of general office coordination.
- Maintain office calendar to coordinate work flow and meetings.
- Maintain confidentiality in all aspects of client, staff and agency information.
- Sort and distribute incoming correspondence, including email.
- Prepare responses to correspondence containing routine inquiries.
- Perform general clerical duties.
- Create and modify documents such as invoices, reports, memos, letters and financial statements.
- May conduct research, compile data and prepare papers.
- Set up and coordinate meetings
- Attend meetings as requested in order to record minutes
- Make travel arrangements for staff and volunteers
- Collect and maintain inventory of office equipment and supplies
- Support staff in assigned project-based work.
- Assist with overall maintenance of the organization and offices
- Other duties as assigned by the Technical Director
Knowledge, Skill and Abilities
- Computer literate.
- Good writing, analytical and problem solving skills.
- Knowledge of principles and practices of organization, planning, records management and general administration.
- Ability to communicate effectively.
- Ability to follow oral and written instructions.
Minimum Qualifications
- Diploma in Information Technology or Marketing with knowledge in IT.
- Age 24 – 28 years old.
- Experience and/or training in an office setting, paid or unpaid, related to filing, reception, processing mail, typing, data entry, answering telephones, assisting the public or other office support duties.
- Knowledge of the basic principles and practices of bookkeeping.
Script Writer / Drama Director Job Vacancy - FilmAid Kenya
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Position: Script Writer / Drama Director
FilmAid Kenya invites applications from qualified Kenyans to fill the above position. The position will involve extensive work in Kakuma Refugee camp, Turkana District.
FilmAid International is a non-governmental organization that uses film to promote health, strengthen communities and enrich the lives of the world’s vulnerable and uprooted.
FilmAid is currently implementing a short term project with the United Nations High Commission for Refugees (UNHCR) in Dadaab refugee camps, creating educational materials on issues of public health.
Specific tasks for the Scriptwriter/Drama Director:
FilmAid Kenya invites applications from qualified Kenyans to fill the above position. The position will involve extensive work in Kakuma Refugee camp, Turkana District.
FilmAid International is a non-governmental organization that uses film to promote health, strengthen communities and enrich the lives of the world’s vulnerable and uprooted.
FilmAid is currently implementing a short term project with the United Nations High Commission for Refugees (UNHCR) in Dadaab refugee camps, creating educational materials on issues of public health.
Specific tasks for the Scriptwriter/Drama Director:
- Adapting information gathered from nutritional surveys, focus group discussions and key informant interviews and other secondary data into film storylines, in consultation with the relevant project staff, UNHCR, IRC and NCCK.
- Prepare and present for review a story line for the film.
- In collaboration with relevant project staff, develop a film script based on the theme and present for review.
- Together with relevant project staff, audition and select actors and locations. The scriptwriter is expected to work in a participatory manner to ensure timely and efficient execution of the project.
- Develop accompanying shooting script for the film script
- Direct actors during film shoots.
- Select dubbing actors and coordinate the translation of the film into Amharic, Kiswahili, Arabic, Dinka and Somali.
- Direct dubbing actors in recordings.
- Editing of the film in English and dub the film into Amharic, Kiswahili, Arabic, Dinka and Somali.
This project should see the production of a 30 minute drama on family planning in English and other versions done in Amharic, Kiswahili, Arabic, Dinka and Somali.
The successful candidate will work with the community to develop scripts for short films, audition actors and conduct rehearsals as well as work with the film producer during productions.
The ideal candidate should have experience in using drama or other creative expressions to disseminate information. He / she must have experience in scriptwriting and directing community drama productions.
Knowledge of Somali culture and language is preferable; the candidate should be able to work with minimum supervision and should be available immediately.
Please email applications with ONLY COVER LETTER, CV AND 3 REFERENCES ASAP to: nairobi@filmaid.org
Applications to be submitted through email only by latest 5th November 2010
Kenya Vision 2030 Delivery Secretariat Job Vacancies
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The Kenya Vision 2030 Delivery Secretariat (VDS) is charged with spearheading the implementation of the country’s new development blueprint and strategy towards transforming Kenya into a newly industrializing middle-income country providing high quality life to all its citizens by the year 2030.
VDS is now seeking smart, energetic, personable, warm, enthusiastic “can do” attitude and experienced staff to work with our fast-paced management team to fill the following positions.
1. Senior Accountant
1 Position
Reporting to the Assistant Director Finance and Administration on matters relating to Finance and Accounting.
Core duties and responsibilities
VDS is now seeking smart, energetic, personable, warm, enthusiastic “can do” attitude and experienced staff to work with our fast-paced management team to fill the following positions.
1. Senior Accountant
1 Position
Reporting to the Assistant Director Finance and Administration on matters relating to Finance and Accounting.
Core duties and responsibilities
- Develop and install effective financial management policies, internal controls, systems and procedures, develop and implement chart of accounts.
- Prepare timely and accurate financial reports and ensure compliance to accounting standards and regulations including IFRS.
- Prepare & revise annual budgets in liaison with departmental /sectional heads and put in place budgetary controls.
- Account for taxes; ensure tax compliance and payment of taxes on time, account for non-current assets, maintain non-current assets register.
- Oversee cash office, imprest, and all payments and also undertake bank reconciliation on monthly basis.
Job Requirements
- The Job holder is required to possess a Bachelors Degree in Finance, Accounting, Commerce, or equivalent from a recognized University.
- Possession of Masters Degree will be an added advantage.
- Must have at least 6 years work experience.
- Be a fully qualified accountant and a member of a recognized professional body such ICPAK, ACCA and should have computer skills.
2. Accountant
1 Position
Reporting to the Senior Accountant on matters relating to Finance and Accounting.
Core duties and responsibilities
1 Position
Reporting to the Senior Accountant on matters relating to Finance and Accounting.
Core duties and responsibilities
- Posts to the financial system all financial transactions, prepare timely and accurate financial reports, prepare tax returns.
- Dispatch of all payment cheques, and ensure they are properly recorded in the register and signed for by the person collecting.
- Vote Book Control, including voting approved expenditure to the right vote head/item in the vote book, and preparation of budgetary reports.
- Account for imprest, inventory transactions, non-current assets, process payments, and maintain proper creditor’s reports.
- In-charge of cash office, petty cash and Tax accounting.
Job Requirements
- The Job holder is required to possess a Bachelors Degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, Economics, Commerce, or equivalent from a recognized University.
- Must have at least 3 years work experience.
- Be a fully qualified accountant and a member of a recognized professional body such ICPAK, ACCA, and should have computer skills.
3. Human Resources & Administration Officer
1 Position
Reporting to the Assistant Director Finance and Administration on matters relating to Human Resource Management and Administration.
Core duties and responsibilities
1 Position
Reporting to the Assistant Director Finance and Administration on matters relating to Human Resource Management and Administration.
Core duties and responsibilities
- Provide professional leadership in the development and implementation of human resources policies, plans and budgets.
- Conduct workforce analysis and job analysis in order to develop job descriptions and competency profiles. Assess training needs analysis and design and implement relevant training programmes.
- Coordinate the recruitment and selection process, develop and coordinate the implementation of staff induction and on-the-job orientation programmes.
- Coordinate the implementation of the performance management system.
- Oversee implementation of an effective human resource management information system for monitoring, tracking and evaluating employee activities.
- Develop and implement strategies for creating a high performing organizational culture based on transparency, integrity, accountability, performance measurement and results to ensure that Secretariat activities are undertaken on sound management principles and practices.
- Oversee the Administration function of the Secretariat, including reception, transport, Secretariats records keeping, cleanliness of offices and security.
Job Requirements
- The Job holder is required to possess a Bachelors Degree in Human Resource Management, or equivalent from a recognized University, possession of Masters Degree in, Human Resource Management will be an added advantage.
- Must have at least 6 years work experience.
- Be fully qualified Human Resources professional and a member of a recognized professional body and should have computer skills.
4. Procurement Officer
1 Position
Reporting to the Assistant Director Finance and Administration on matters relating to procuring goods, works and services.
Core duties and responsibilities
1 Position
Reporting to the Assistant Director Finance and Administration on matters relating to procuring goods, works and services.
Core duties and responsibilities
- Prepare tender documents in liaison with the user departments and participate in the evaluation of Tenders, Proposals, Quotations, etc.
- Issue Procurement and Disposal documents to candidates (suppliers), in accordance with the Act and the Regulations and co-ordinate the receiving and opening of Tenders/prequalifications, RFP, Quotations
- Maintain and update annually standing lists of pre-qualified suppliers
- Offer advisory services to user departments for effective and efficient implementation of the procurement plans.
- Maintain proper procurement records to ensure adequate audit trail, prepare reports (Purchase Returns) i.e. for submission to the PPOA.
- Raise LPOs and LSO’s, conduct periodic and annual stock taking
Job Requirements
- The Job holder is required to possess a Bachelors Degree in Procurement, Business, Commerce, Economics or equivalent from a recognized University, possession of Masters Degree will be an added advantage.
- Must have at least 6 years work experience. Have full professional qualification (Graduate Diploma) in Purchasing & Supply (MCIPS-U.K) and membership to the Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supplies or any other relevant professional body and should have computer skills.
5. Procurement Assistant
1 Position
Reporting to the Procurement Officer on matters relating to procuring goods, works and services.
Core duties and responsibilities
1 Position
Reporting to the Procurement Officer on matters relating to procuring goods, works and services.
Core duties and responsibilities
- Assist in the receiving and opening of Tenders/pre-qualifications, RFP, Quotations,
- Receive and verify deliveries of materials/goods and issuance of the same, raise GRN, ensure safe custody of stock in the stores, monitor the stock level and initiate re-ordering process
- Participate in the evaluation of Tenders, Proposals, Quotations, and participate in preparation of LPOs and LSO’s.
- Conduct regular stock taking exercise, preparation of store reports
- Ensure proper posting to the computer system and proper records are maintained.
Job Requirements
- The Job holder is required to possess a Bachelors Degree in Procurement, Business, Commerce, Economics or equivalent from a recognized University.
- Must have at least 2 years work experience and should be a member to the Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supplies or any other relevant professional body and should have computer skills.
6. Executive Secretary
1 Position
Reporting to the Director General for providing effective, confidential, administrative, public relations, secretarial and support services.
Core duties and responsibilities
1 Position
Reporting to the Director General for providing effective, confidential, administrative, public relations, secretarial and support services.
Core duties and responsibilities
- Coordinate activities in the Director General office by providing secretarial support services, technical assistance, prioritize, assign, monitor and evaluate work progress.
- Maintain efficient and effective communication channels between the Office of the Director General and Board members.
- Draft routine correspondence and reports; proofread a wide variety of general and financial reports, letters, and memos.
- Receive and stamp and sort all incoming mail to VDS and highlight important details for Director General to note before onward transmission to registry
- Receive and screen incoming calls, visitors, correspondence and reports.
- Maintain the Director’s General calendar and schedule of appointments; organize the filing and retrieval of files and documents in order to ensure that they are secure and accessible.
- Coordinate the preparation of both local and international itineraries for the Director General, Directors and confirm travel bookings, freight and hotel reservations.
Job Requirements
- The Job holder is required to possess a Bachelors Degree in Social Sciences or equivalent qualification from a recognized University.
- Should also possess a Higher Diploma in secretarial studies and should have computer skills.
- Must have Minimum six (6) years relevant work experience preferably gained in providing support to top executive.
7. Receptionist
1 Position
Reporting to the Human Resources & Administration Officer will be responsible for providing front-line customer service and operating the telephone switch board.
Core Duties and Responsibilities
1 Position
Reporting to the Human Resources & Administration Officer will be responsible for providing front-line customer service and operating the telephone switch board.
Core Duties and Responsibilities
- Operate PABX telephone switchboard; maintain accurate records of calls placed.
- Welcome visitors, recording their details and direct them to correct destination.
- Receive, sort and register letters and other documents and dispatch them to appropriate offices.
- Perform administrative support duties like filing, maintaining and retrieving records.
- Perform routine maintenance duties like taking care of plants, keeping reception clean and tidy.
Job Requirements
- The Job holder is required to possess a Diploma in Business, Secretarial or equivalent qualifications.
- Must have at least 3 years work experience and be computer literate.
Note: Terms of employment is three years renewable contract. All interested candidates who meet the above requirements should submit their applications including;
1) a cover letter,
2) a detailed CV and
3) a list of contactable referees not later than 16th November, 2010 and address to or email;
Director General
Kenya Vision 2030 Delivery Secretariat
KUSCCO Centre, Upperhill 2nd Floor
P.O Box 52301 – 00200
Nairobi
info@vision2030.go.ke

