Faulu Kenya Jobs. Direct Sales

Sales Jobs in Kenya 2014. 
Faulu Kenya Deposit Taking Microfinance Limited is a dynamic Christian organization within the micro-finance sector.

Faulu was the first Micro Finance Institution in Kenya to be licensed by the Central Bank as a deposit taking institution.

In order to strengthen our sales team in line with the Business Strategy, we are seeking highly competent, focused and results oriented sales professionals to fill the following position:

Position: Direct Sales Representatives – Kimathi Branch Nairobi
Reporting to the Team Leader – Direct Sales, the position holder’s key role is acquisition of new business at the same time ensuring quality customer service.

The Key Roles will include;

• Deliver set Sales Targets in Deposit mobilization and Quality Loan Disbursement.
• Provide excellent customer service at all times.
• Actively participate in marketing campaigns to ensure clients are well informed of the product portfolio.
• Seek customer feedback on products and services offered by the organization.
• Provide daily Sales Reports.

Role Requirements

• Minimum of a Diploma preferably in Sales & Marketing. A Degree is an added advantage.
• Previous experience in direct sales within banking, MFI, Insurance and related industries will be a definite advantage.
• High levels of Integrity and Professionalism.
• Self driven, passionate about sales and proven performance track record.
• Good communication and customer relationship skills.
• Certificate of Good Conduct.

A competitive commission package will be paid to the successful candidates subject to their individual performance.

Strong Christian values, commitment and passion for the transformation of the low income population are key requirements for this position.

If you meet the above criteria and have passion for sales, send your application letter, a detailed CV and testimonials including 3 referees (one who must be a spiritual leader of your local church and include their daytime phone number) to the Email:excitingcareers@faulukenya.com using the address below.

Head of Human Resources
Faulu Kenya Limited
P.O Box 60240 – 00200
Nairobi.

All applications should be received by 12th March 2014.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

College Lecturer Job Opportunities

Teaching Careers in Kenya 2014. 
Position: Lecturer (Full time)

Hekima Institute of Peace Studies and International Relations (HIPSIR) is currently recruiting for the position of lecturer in peace studies and international relations on full time basis. This position is open to the diverse areas of interdisciplinary expertise in social sciences.

HIPSIR is a Jesuit university institution that offers MA degrees and certificate courses in peace studies and international relations, and is part of Hekima College, a Constituent College of the Catholic University of Eastern Africa (CUEA).  Visit our website:www.hipsir.hekima.ac.ke

Qualifications and Experience

• Earned Ph.D. from a recognized university in peace studies, international relations, political science, sociology, anthropology, development, with a background in peace and conflict studies.
• At least 1- 4 years’ experience of teaching at University level. Evidence of teaching during Ph.D. studies is an added advantage.
• Demonstrate evidence of outstanding ability to communicate effectively and possess good interpersonal skills.
• Evidence of capability to analyze the current trends in conflict, diplomacy or mediation.

Duties and responsibilities

• Teaching inter-disciplinary courses in peace studies and international relations
• Participating in research projects
• Supervising thesis
• Academic advising
• Assisting in academic administrative tasks

The following need to accompany the application letter:

• Updated curriculum vitae including list of publications & conference presentations
• Certified copies of transcripts and certificates of all the post-secondary institutions attended
• Secondary school certificate and leaving certificate
• Certified copy of ID or Passport
• 3 letters of recommendation from the referees mentioned and none should be a relative
• 1 page statement of purpose on your vision and capability for the position applied for
• Latest pay-slip in the current employment
• Certificate of good conduct will be required for successful candidates

Interested candidates are to send their applications to the address below reaching on or before March 7, 2014.

Director
Hekima Institute of Peace Studies and International Relations (HIPSIR)
Hekima College, Riara Rd.
P.O. Box 21215,
00505 Nairobi, Kenya

Or electronic copies to: director.hipsir@hekima.ac.ke

50 vacancies in an American Company in Kenya

American Data Exchange Corporation Kenya (ADEC Kenya) Services EPZ Limited is looking for talented, smart experienced and competent individuals for our newly established BPO at Athiriver EPZ.

We have a Recruitment drive and hiring to fill the position below: 

Business Process Associates (BPA)

50 Vacancies

Business Process Associates will be required to work in a data related project.

The Candidates should have:

·                     Good English communication skills both oral and written

·                     IT or Business related college education is a plus

·                     A good typing speed of 40WPM

·                     Keen and an eye for detail

·                     Enjoy working in a research and a data analysis environment

·                     Flexible to accommodate shift job

·                     Previous BPO/KPO experience in a data related project a plus

If you think you are the one we are looking for:

We invite you to attend our Walk-in Interview for BPA position at our office ADEC Kenya Services EPZ Ltd – Athiriver EPZ.

A good remuneration package and exciting work environment is on offer for successful candidates.

Assistance with Recruitment office location is available at Athiriver main gate.

For further clarification: Recruitment Contact person: Oliver – 0734-555-688

Athi River EPZ drive is off Namanga Road. Junction to your left opposite Kitengela Police Station.

Note: Applicants interviewed for BPA position in the last 6 months need not to attend.

Geog IT Analyst Job Vacancies

Latest Jobs in Kenya 2013.
GeogIT Analyst: Emerging Markets
Job Code: GIT/MPC/140224
Number Of Positions Open: 1
Reports To: GeogIT Analyst Manager : Emerging Markets
Location:  Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Closing Date:  Open Until Filled

Summary:

An established company seeks a Geog IT Analyst.

Job Summary:
The main purpose of  the cluster based  IT Analyst role is to support the IT Manager within area of responsibility as a  representative for the whole of IT, including the IT Service lines, Global functional Business partnering and innovation, with the Cluster business teams.

Key to the role is to understand the key interfaces into Global IT Innovation, Service Lines & Service Operations within scope of responsibility and work effectively with these teams in the delivery of IT Services to the business.

Primary Responsibilities:
The main purpose of the IT Analyst is to support the IT Manager in delivery of responsibilities. Within area of responsibilities, the IT Analyst will:

Business Partnering
•    Engage with business teams within his/her area of responsibility to communicate and scope the IT plan aligned with overall IT plan

Innovation Activation
•    Undertake activation activities for  Global IT Innovation & Service Line activation programs
•    Undertake the relevant project execution activities to support Local Growth Programs working with Service

Lines in the delivery of these projects
Legacy & Heritage Services
•    Undertake the necessary activities to provide L2/3 support for L&H applications within area of responsibility
•    Work with Global Innovation to provide necessary integration activities with L&H applications to support

Global innovation programs
•    Undertake the necessary project management and application development activities for L&H Innovation projects within scope responsibilities
•    Work with local vendors in delivery of application management of L&H Applications
•    Assist with communication and resolution of Incidents for L&H applications
•    Input to review of L&H services within area of responsibility and help develop action plans for these.
•    Undertake necessary activities to ensure achievement of L&H service improvement plans within area of responsibility

Existing Global IT Services
•    Input to review of Global services within area of responsibility and help develop action plans for these.
•    Track achievement of action plans within area of responsibility
•    Contribute to implementing key actions to address service improvement areas
•    Work with Global & Local vendors in delivery of Global services where appropriate
•    Assist with communication and coordination of status of Urgent Incidents within the MCO and understanding impact to support resolution of these incidents
•    In the case of relevant incidents with core processes works together with the functions in order to activate

BCP to minimize disruption
•    Participate in problem management activities within area of responsibility as required to support Service Line/Operations teams in resolving problems
•    Work with business teams to ensure that the benefits of the existing service lines and new/updated services lines within area of responsibility are achieved
•    Through the IT Service Line supports the introduction of new IT Service Lines within the area of his/her responsibility

IT COSTS
•    Assist with processing of actual costs as required within area of responsibility
Compliance & DRP
•    Adhere to governance & compliance framework
•    Support Execution of  DRP plans as appropriate within area of responsibility

Other Key Responsibilities
•    Work with 3P in as appropriate
•    Deliver activities to best leverage IT within area of responsibility

Within area of responsibility:
•    Business management and operations teams
•    ES IT Service Line Teams
•    Global IT BP and Innovation teams
•    Service Operations teams

Minimum Requirements:
Essential:

• At entry level relevant IT Skills from tertiary education

Desirable:

• Degree or similar qualification

Experience- Desirable:

• Proven track record in delivery of IT projects in similar industry and similar application landscape

How To Apply:
Interested candidates holding the necessary requirements, good performance and / or references are encouraged to apply with detailed CV’s, inclusive of names and contacts of 3 referees, current telephone number and email address by clicking on: GeogIT Analyst

Admin Jobs. Executive Assistant

Executive Assistant
Job Code: EA/MI/140221
Number Of Positions Open: 1
Reports To: Regional Manager – Ea
Location:  Nairobi, Kenya 
Closing Date:  Open Until Filled

Summary:
Our Client is a dynamic, diverse and growing business that participates in four categories, namely; Food & Beverages, Chocolate, Candy and Gum confectionary. They are proud market leaders in Chocolate and Food & Beverages and continue to innovate and excite our customers. They work together to create brands people love.

The Executive Assistant to the Regional Manager EA is responsible for providing professional and confidential secretarial and administrative support to the office of the Regional Manager EA.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Manages the Regional Manager’s Diary and mail
• Organizes Travel Arrangement  for all staff both locally and internationally including visas, Forex and Travel Expense Sheet
• Undertake research, consolidate various data and prepare monthly reports, presentations and corporate submissions and other correspondence for the Regional Manager EA.
• Organize  management meetings, conferences and functions at company and inter-company both local and internationally
• Track and report all Commercial Activities with guidance from the Regional Manager
• Coordinates and tracks all business projects in conjunction with the Regional Manager
• Prepares for all administrative cycle meeting and ad hoc meetings including circulations of meeting
• minutes, consolidation of documents, presentation ad agendas
• Provides general administrative and office back up support and all round secretarial duties delivered at a professional executive level.
• Preparation reports including Leadership reports, PowerPoint presentations and agendas.
• As a manager of people understand the Company ethical standards and legal compliance responsibilities and lead compliance by each and every staff maintain an open environment where employees can speak up without fear of retaliation.

Experience:

• At least 3 years’ experience as a Senior Personal Assistant
• Well versed with MS Office Applications

Languages:

• Fluent in English and Kiswahili

Certification:

• Degree in Business Administration
• Diploma in Project Management preferred

Skills and Competencies:

• Strong computer competency
• Attention to details and production of high quality work
• Excellent Communication and Interpersonal Skills
• Confidence to liaise with Senior Management team and control the function of the office
• Having a proactive approach with ability to be flexible to changing work demands
• Proven skills to draft correspondence and diary management
• Strong organisation and planning skills
• Demonstrate high levels of Confidentiality

How To Apply:
Interested candidates holding the necessary requirements, good performance and / or references are encouraged to apply with detailed CV’s, inclusive of names and contacts of 3 referees, current telephone number and email address by scrolling down and clicking on:Executive Assistant

Camp Management Couple Jobs Rwanda 425-510K

Hotel Jobs Kenya 2014. Camp Management Couple – Rwanda
Our client a well established Safari Company in Kenya is looking for a very experienced Camp Management Couple to work in Rwanda.

The successful couple must be stable and happy in each other’s company. They Must have working experience in a remote area.

Requirements:

• Must have 5 – 8 years management experience.
• Africa experience is essential.
• Comfortably able to host clients of all nationalities.
• Able to act in an ‘ambassadorial ‘role as interface between our group and the local and central government bodies.
• Must have long term interest in wildlife and conservation.
• Must be above the age of 30 years.

Qualification:

• Must have complementary skills.
• Must have technical experience.
• Must have photographic expertise.
• Must have financial skills.

Monthly gross salary: Ksh.425,000 – 510,000/= (Approx. 5,000 – 6,000 USD) for a couple.
Deadline: 20thMarch 2014

Applications:
Send your up to date CV to:  hospitality@summitrecruitment-kenya.com
Summit Recruitment & Training, Blixen Court, Karen road, Karen.

Only short listed candidates will be contacted. Please indicate in your email which position you are interested in.

Finance Jobs 2014. Business Partner

Finance Jobs in Kenya 2014. 
Job Title: Finance – Business Partner
Job Code: F-BP/MPC/140224
Number Of Positions Open: 1
Location: Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Closing Date: Open Until Filled

Summary:
An established company seeks a Finance-Business Partner who will be based in Ethiopia    .

Primary Responsibilities:

• Ensure that month-end procedures on SAP are applied
• Analyze results and consult relevant colleagues for explanations of variance from plan.
• Report results and variances to Manager
• Compile and distribute monthly packs and scorecard to category and brand team.
• Present monthly results to brand team.
• Ongoing analysis of margin structure of products/brands/category
• MDC tracking, restatement and support
• Quarter end Innovation calculation and reporting
• Forecasting
• Manage, distribute and track timetable
• Review and update SAP master data
• Upload and adjust volume forecast
• Ensure brand teams have updated support budgets
• Run calculates and assessments cycles
• RF Variance analysis
• Compile and publish forecast packages
• Projects
• Meet key project milestones
• Prepared project costing with recommendations
• Provide business case support and guidance
• Compile and quote transfer pricing
• Brand analysis
• BW & SAP process improvement champion
• Working with external auditors
• Working on Purchase to pay process.
• Month end global reporting

Experience:

• 2 years Management Accounting experience

Certification:

• Bcom with Accounts.

Key Competencies:

• Rigour and order
• Working in terms,
• Ability to work under pressure.

Key Relationships:

• Key relationships are with marketing, customer development and the supply chain

How To Apply:
Interested candidates holding the necessary requirements, good performance and / or references are encouraged to apply with detailed CV’s, inclusive of names and contacts of 3 referees, current telephone number and email address by clicking on: Finance Business Partner

5 Star Hotel Jobs. Asst F&B Manager

Hotel Careers In Kenya. 
Assistant Food and Beverage Manager.
Our client a new 5 star hotel in Nairobi is looking for a young, dynamic and driven Assistant Food and Beverage Manager to work in their hotel.

Key responsibilities:

• The successful candidates would assist the food and beverage manager in managing the department.
• The incumbent must maintain guest service and F&B standards to meet the market needs and guest expectations.
• He will be in charge of supervision, planning, training, coordinating and communicating with the staff within the department.
• Must be able to identify needs and trends in the F&B area.

Qualification:

• Must have a bachelor degree in hotel management or relevant discipline.
• Minimum 2- 3 years F&B experience in a 4/5 star environment.
• Excellent knowledge in the principles and practices within the F&B and hospitality profession.
• Must be between the ages of 25-35 years.
• Excellent written and verbal English.
• Must be computer literate.

Monthly gross salary: depending on candidate.
Deadline: 20thMarch 2014

Applications:
Send your up to date CV to:  hospitality@summitrecruitment-kenya.com
Summit Recruitment & Training, Blixen Court, Karen road, Karen.

Only short listed candidates will be contacted. Please indicate in your email which position you are interested in.

New Sales Manager Careers

Sales Manager Jobs in Kenya 2014.
Country Sales Manager
Our client, a fast growing medium sized organisation in the food industry is seeking to recruit a focused, self-driven professional of high integrity.

This is an exciting opportunity for a talented individual, with a proven track record in a senior sales role growing the FMCG business, to join the team as head of sales in Kenya in line with the company growth strategy.

Job Title: Sales Manager
Reporting: Managing Director
Liaison: All functional heads

Job Summary
The person will lead and manage the sales team, be responsible for achieving the company ambitious growth plans, and engage with the Senior Management Team to develop and implement sales strategies that will achieve and exceed budgeted levels of sales growth in all service lines locally and regionally

Key Duties and responsibilities

• Responsible for planning and implementing sales strategies together with the team so as to achieve the envisioned business growth plan.
• Develop sales infrastructure and organize the sales team to ensure constant renewal of skills and resources
• Establish strong sales operating structure, processes and procedures to ensure disciplined market coverage and service levels
• Be at the fore front in servicing  key accounts and identifying growth opportunities so as to increase market penetration and optimize market share
• Responsible for ensuring a seamless supply of the retail and wholesale merchandise as well as brand visibility at all point of Sales
• Develop partnership with distributors to ensure successful market entry plans and trade management
• Develop effective forecast of the consumer  trade needs and retailing development in the target markets
• Build and maintain effective communication channels between sales management and other departments to ensure smooth execution of business plans and strategies
• Inspire and instil confidence and productive relationships across the sales team to fast track revenue growth locally and regionally

Competencies Required

• Minimum Business Degree preferably in Marketing
• At least 5 years Sales & Channel Distribution management experience
• Solid experience in directing Field Sales Force/ Sales Operations with demonstrable successes in leading, building and developing a team.
• Strong understanding of Retail/Channel Marketing, Retail Merchandising and Retail Management
• Familiarity with export trading of merchandise is an added advantage
• Excellent communication skills and an astute  negotiator
• Strong analytical, problem-solving and decision-making skills
• Great ideas and passionate about an entrepreneur who can think out of the box
• Strong sense of teamwork and ability to work cross functionally
• High level of integrity

If you are interested and qualified please send a cover letter and CV torecruitment@postureconsulting.com, indicating the job applying for in the subject of the email. Closing date for application 2nd March 2014

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted