National Sales Manager Job Vacancy - Agro Based FMCG Company

Dynamic People Consulting is recruiting for a National Sales Manager for one of its clients in the Agro based FMCG industry.

The National Sales Manager will report directly to the Commercial Director.

The purpose of this job is to formulate and implement functional policies and strategies to achieve agreed sales and profitability targets.

Knowledge, Skills and Experience Required

• A Business related degree or a degree.
• Possession of an MBA an added advantage
• Minimum 5 years experience at senior management level in an Agro based FMCG environment
• People management, communication and presentation skills
• Computer literacy

Key Result Areas

• Formulate and implement sales strategies for assigned product(s)/area to achieve agreed sales and profitability targets.
• Set and ensure achievement of agreed sales targets for respective areas and sales channels.
• Formulate departmental budget and ensure that expenditure is maintained within approved budget.
• Train and develop an appropriate sales force and structure that maximises effectiveness and efficiency.
• Develop and fine-tune distribution channels and systems to optimise product availability and maximize sales.
• Ensure superior customer service with particular emphasis on business partners.
• Gather market information and conduct effective competition analysis and advise on new product introductions.
• Ensure formulation and implementation of an effective discount structure and that customers are within the agreed trading terms.
• Adopt and implement new management models like Kaizen to achieve the desired goals.
• Timely presentation of all required reports and documents.

If you meet the requirements, please send your CV and indicate your current and expected remuneration to recruitment@dpckenya.com

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Marketing Manager Job Vacancy - Agro Based FMCG Company

Dynamic People Consulting is recruiting for a Marketing Manager for one of its clients in the Agro based FMCG industry.

The purpose of the Marketing Manager is to formulate and implement appropriate marketing strategies for sustainable sales growth, profit and competitiveness.

Knowledge, Skills and Experience Required

• A University Business related degree in Marketing. MBA is added advantage.
• Must have at least 8 years working experience of which 3 years should be at senior management level.
• Must have at least 3 years working experience in an FMCG environment.
• People & Brand management skills.
• Good communication and negotiation skills

Key Result Areas

• Formulating and ensuring the implementation of all agreed marketing strategies
• Preparing and ensuring management of marketing budget for maximum returns.
• Co-ordinate brands management to ensure overall increased loyalty & equity.
• Co-ordinating timely research to identify customers’ changing needs, brands perceptions and portfolio gaps.
• Responsible for managing new products proposals, formulation, development and growth.
• Ensuring collection & and collation of market intelligence for game planning & competitiveness.
• Managing timely reviews to ensure products profitability, contribution & strategic benefits in order to always carry an optimal portfolio.
• Managing and coordinating all marketing activities/projects to ensure achievement on all agreed objectives.
• Timely presentation of all required reports and documents.

If you meet the requirements, please send your CV and indicate your current and expected remuneration to recruitment@dpckenya.com

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Capacity Kenya HR Systems Manager, Program Officer and Program Assistant Job Vacancies

Capacity Kenya is a USAID funded project implemented by IntraHealth International Inc. and her partners.

The goal of the program is to strengthen human resources for health systems in public, faith-based and private sectors to ensure improved delivery of primary health care (PHC) and, ultimately, to improve health outcomes for the Kenyan people.

In order to strengthen its technical team, Capacity Kenya is looking for suitable candidates to fill the following positions:

HR Systems Manager – Institutional Performance Management

Ref: IPM/10/2011

Reporting to Assistant Director for Organizational Development and HR Policy, the HR Systems Manager will be responsible for providing technical leadership to achieve a a positive and reinforcing environment that will enhance the productivity and retention of health workers.

S/he will supervise the work of Program Officers and other staff working in the result area.

S/he will coordinate all activities directed at workforce performance management systems in the public health sector, work climate improvement and promotion of productivity and retention of health workers in selected demonstration sites.

Key Responsibilities

• Review and cluster baseline findings related to retention and health workforce productivity and develop interventions in consultations with program leadership and M & E teams
• Lead the pilot exercise on selected demonstration sites to ensure that HRM interventions achieve the desired results
• Lead the implementation of work climate improvement priorities and documentation of lessons from the interventions
• Develop guidance for HRM systems strengthening through the introduction, testing, and scaling -up of workplace climate improvement interventions and strategies contributing towards health worker retention and productivity
• Provide management oversight on all interventions to improve workforce productivity and retention interventions implemented by the project
• Oversee the evaluation of demonstration projects and ensure lessons learnt are documented and replicated by the Health Ministries in Kenya
• Support the functioning of the National Steering Committee on Occupational Safety and Health at Ministries of Health
• Oversee the planning and roll out of national OSH risk assessment exercise and ensure production and dissemination of the National Health & Safety Risk Assessment Report (NHSRAP)
• Support the health ministry’s to develop a national OSH Policy and guidelines for healthy workplaces and ensure its adoption
• Provide technical support to the health ministry’s departments that handle HRM functions for the health workforce to ensure that OSH requirements are mainstreamed in the sector priorities for budgeting and resource allocation.
• Develop, write and review documents and reports such as; quarterly, semi-annual and annual reports, concept papers, trip reports in close consultation with M& E section.

Qualification and Experience

• Masters degree in human resource or in public health, health systems management and related fields, with professional HR qualification
• Minimum 5 years relevant working experience in operational human resource with focus on health and safety areas, workforce policy and planning, retention and productivity areas.
• Knowledge of relevant employment and labor laws applicable in Kenya
• Good understanding of the Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA2007), OSH risk assessment and hazard analysis process will be desirable
• Self starter with high standards and competence to assess priorities; manage a variety of complex activities in a time sensitive environment and meet competing deadlines
• Ability to communicate effectively both in writing and verbally
• Commitment to working closely with partner organizations on a collaborative basis
• Solid computer skills to include proficiency in wordprocessing and spreadsheet applications
• Proven ability to successfully represent a project to senior internal staff and liaise with external stakeholders, including GOK, MOH and other partners

Program Officer – Institutional HR Systems

Ref: HIS/10/2011

Reporting to HR Systems Manager - Organizational Development, the successful candidate supports overall technical planning and management of all HRM strengthening activities for key health sector institutions.

Under the guidance of the HR Systems Manager, s/he will work directly with the institutions identified by the project in strengthening their institutional HR systems to enable them to fulfill their respective mandates.

Key Responsibilities

• Offer technical support to streamline HRH policies and practices in selected health institutions including KEMSA, KMTC, DRH and NASCOP.
• Participate in comprehensive HRM capacity assessment of these institutions to unearth constraints, challenges and propose mitigation interventions.
• Provide inputs into development of institutional HRH plans, strategies and investments needed to improve their management of health workers and specified focus on HRH issues that should be addressed.
• Support the design and implementation of institutional HR strategies that would enable these institutions to adjust their HRM practices in line with the exigencies of the new constitution
• Support development of guidelines for strengthening human resource management and performance management systems in the selected health sector institutions.
• Participate in implementation of workforce performance mechanism to ensure they are institutionalized within the key health sector institutions.
• Support capacity building of Health Managers with HR mandates in selected health institutions to improve decision making for staff recruitment, deployment, development, performance assessment and retention.
• Develop tools for measuring, reporting continuous improvement of organizational performance with emphasis on HRM outputs.
• Develop activity plans, budgets and monitor usage and report in consultation with other team members
• Initiate, manage and sustain effective relationship with key stakeholders in selected health institutions working towards HR-related mutually beneficial outcomes.
• Support the selected institutions to adopt and institutionalize HRIS within their HR systems and processes.
• Develop, write and review documents such as; quarterly, semi-annual and annual reports, concept papers, trip reports in close consultation with M& E section.
• In liaison with management teams in the respective institutions, improve on governance and management practices of the selected health institutions.

Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in human resource, health systems or a related field with relevant working experience
• At least 3 years practical working experience in HRH strengthening and implementing performance support systems
• Demonstrated knowledge and understanding on the health workforce in Kenya.
• Knowledge of relevant employment and labor laws applicable in Kenya.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Good project management and coordination skills.
• Previous working experience with USAID and/or PEPFAR-funded programs is an added advantage.
• Proven ability to successfully liaise with external stakeholders, including GOK/ MOH, development partners.
• Excellent oral and written fluency in English and Kiswahili.
• Solid computer skills to include proficiency using e-mails, word and spreadsheet applications

Program Assistant

Ref: PA/10/2011

Reporting to the Assistant Director the successful candidate will offer both programmatic and logistical support to ensure the smooth implementation of planned activities under the project.

S/he will be expected to provide support in development and monitoring of related work plans and budgets.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide support in maintaining a reliable and accurate budget monitoring system to ensure budget is spent in line with approved activities
• Under the leadership of the team lead, provide support in compiling the required quarterly projections, cost share reports including obtaining relevant supporting documents.
• Take minutes and document all proceedings as requested from time to time
• Work with M&E team and ensure production, printing and publication of necessary program documents and tools in relation to planning activities
• Establish and maintain easily an accessible and user friendly document retrieval system for all documents that include but not limited to power point slides, project documents, trip reports, minutes of meetings and other training materials
• Support the team leads in ensuring all staff appraisals and development issues are collated and forwarded as per appropriate timelines
• Working with the team members, ensure all field activities receive appropriate (timely, accurate and responsive) operational support in their preparation and execution
• Ensure preparation of invitations and workshop programs for mailing to the participants and follow up for confirmations through e-mail or telephone.
• Ensure requests for workshop materials are filed with the procurement officer(s) and liaise with the operations team to ensure electronics needed for the workshop are available.
• Perform any other responsibilities from time to time

Qualification and Experience

• Bachelors degree in social sciences or a diploma in management or equivalent field
• At least 2 years relevant working experience in a project or HR environment
• Ability to develop and monitor budgets in program setting
• Demonstrated competence to assess priorities and manage a variety of activities in a time sensitive environment and meet deadlines with attention to detail and quality
• Ability to work as an effective team member in a complex and fast paced environment
• Ability to communicate effectively both in writing and verbally
• Commitment to working closely with partner organizations on a collaborative basis
• Solid computer skills to include proficiency using e-mails, word and spreadsheet applications
• Good organization and coordination skills

Program Officer – Community Health Systems & HRH Development

Ref: PO/10/2011

Reporting to the Assistant Director, Community Health Systems & HRH Development the Program Officer will offer programmatic support to the managers to ensure smooth implementation of the project.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide liaison support to seconded staff under IR2, ensuring coordination for seconded staff meetings, ongoing updates on institution-wide issues and ensuring appropriate logistics support for their activities.
• Ensure timely report generation after meetings, field visits, workshops, conferences etc by the staff responsible, and their appropriate posting and circulation.
  
• Collating and producing monthly reports for IR2 activities and submitting them for review to the team lead within specified timelines.
• Working with M&E team, ensure all generated concept papers, proposals, best practice documents, project related reports (monthly, sub-award reports, USAID, etc) are stored and tracked efficiently.
• Working with the team lead and Senior Program Officer (SPO), ensure that project activities are tracked against the PMP and results generated are reportable against defined indicators in outcome areas.
  
• Reviewing the results framework as and when necessary with the SPO and program managers.
• Provide support in maintaining a reliable and accurate budget monitoring system to ensure specific budget is spent in line with approved activities and budget limits with no risk of budget overruns and under spending.
  
• Work with program managers to generate budget projections and alert the relevant program point persons on any under/over spending on a monthly basis.
• Under guidance from the Assistant Director Community Health Systems and HRH Development and other program teams, provides support in compiling the required Project’s cost share reports including obtaining the relevant supporting documents.
  
• Also track and support partner seconded staff ensure compliance with cost share reporting requirements.
• Communicate/liaise appropriately with stakeholders/partners and other players as directed by supervisor including ensuring that activities take place as planned.
• In liaison with the Program Assistant, follow up on procurement requests as pertains to IR 2 activities and update the team members.
• Coordinate with the event planners in planning for events to ensure that the participants have the right information
• Ensure the establishment and maintenance of a database of trainers, trainees ,the project participating sites and collaborating agencies including donors (records to be kept both in physical and electronic files)
• Jointly with the Assistant Director Community Health Systems and HRH Development, participate on own annual performance appraisal, identify own learning needs and personal career growth.
• Supervise and mentor project assistants and temporary hires under IR2
• In consultation with the IR2 team and operations, provide operational support to consultants engaged for IR2 activities
• Perform any other responsibilities delegated from time to time.

Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in social sciences or higher diploma with equivalent relevant experience. Masters degree and/or experience/training in gender issues would be an added advantage
• Good skills and understanding of training systems, monitoring and evaluation
• At least 3 years relevant experience working in an NGO environment with a focus on development, preferably in the field of health.
  
• Experience working with government officers at national and provincial/regional levels an added advantage.
• Self starter, takes initiative and able to quickly learn complex program procedures.
• Good analytical skills.
• Demonstrated competence to effectively prioritize and manage multiple activities in a time-sensitive environment and meet deadlines with attention to detail and quality.
• Ability to work both as an effective team member in a complex and fast paced environment and independently on delegated assignments
• Strong verbal and written English language skills.
• Experience in preparing and managing project related documentation (process documentation, report generation, etc), including research, will be an added advantage.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and demonstrated ability to interact professionally with senior leadership (government and partners), seconded staff and/or consultants.
• Strong computer skills, particularly in MSOffice word processing, database and presentation packages

If your background, experience and competencies match the above specifications please send your detailed CV indicating daytime telephone numbers, address and names of three referees to the address below not later than November 15, 2011, quoting the position reference on both the envelope and application letter:

Project Director
IntraHealth International Inc
Unga House, Muthithi Road, 7th Floor
P.O. Box 66726 – 00800
Nairobi

Email: jobskenya@intrahealth.org

Only short listed candidates will be contacted.

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SAP Business One service Delivery Manager Job Vacancy

Job Title: SAP Business One service Delivery Manager

Reports to: Managing Director

Company Profile: Leading SAP GOLD Partner in East Africa.

Main Purpose of the Job

The Service Delivery Manager coordinates day-to-day activities of the project.

These responsibilities include managing tasks, status, and budget for the entire project - across all stakeholder groups involved with the project.

The Service Delivery Manager is responsible for coordinating all team members involved with the project, even if team members do not report directly to the Service Delivery manager.

The Service Delivery Manager is responsible for ensuring that the solution that is implemented satisfies the business requirements and delivers the value statement as defined in the business case.

The Service Delivery Manager creates, maintains and monitors the project plan, schedule, and budget and is responsible for ensuring that interim milestones are met and that the project is completed on time and within budget.

Identified during the Initiating Process, the Service Delivery Manager plays a key role throughout the life of the project.

Main Responsibilities

• Management of the IT Service Delivery Team including responsibility for service desk, desktop support, application support, career development and staff appraisals
• Definition of service level agreements (SLA’s) in relation to contracted services, ensuring the SLA’s are achieved; service quality and client expectations are met or exceeded as well as profitable
• Effectively monitor, control and support service delivery, ensuring systems, methodologies and procedures are followed
• Build and maintain client relationships
• Produce management and account performance reports to an agreed schedule or upon request
• Attend client service review meetings covering performance, service improvements, quality and processes
• Implement and facilitate workshops and training courses
• Co-ordinate day-to-day activities of the project. These responsibilities include managing tasks, status, and budget for the entire project - across all stakeholder groups involved with the project.
• Co-ordinating all team members involved with the project
• Ensuring that the solution that is implemented satisfies the business requirements and delivers the value statement as defined in the business case.
• Maintains and monitors the project plan, schedule, and budget and is responsible for ensuring that interim milestones are met and that the project is completed on time and within budget.

Required Skills, Knowledge and Experience

• Bachelors Degree in ICT or any related discipline, Master degree will be an added advantage
• Technology: ASP . NET, MS SQL Server
• Programming language: Visual Basic. NET C++/C# - Experience of 2 years + will be an added advantage.
• 3 years experience in Similar Position, ERP or SAP Business One will be an added advantage
• Good communication skills and sense of speech
• Self motivated
• Obedient
• Strong Personality
• Energetic and enthusiastic
• Team Player
• Multitasking Skills
• Logical thinking
• Technical knowledge

To apply for this position send your CV to mycv@myjobseye.com quoting the position in the subject line.

Kindly also mention your current/ last salary and benefits.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted

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H Young & Co (EA) Heavy Vehicle Mechanics (Mercedes Actros) Job in Kenya

H Young & Co (EA) is one of East Africa’s leading construction groups.

For over 50 years H Young & Co (EA) Ltd has been building East Africa's infrastructure in partnership with various international partners making it the contractor of choice in East Africa.

With very wide expertise and experience in Civil, Mechanical & Structural Engineering, H Young has a track record in operating in all industries.

The company applies its innovative and practical approach to both big and small projects.

The following positions are available and individuals seeking to be part of H Young’s team are encouraged to apply.

Heavy Vehicle Mechanics (Mercedes Actros)

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot malfunctions in the equipment and repair.
• Fabricate, modify and install special equipment or replacement parts.
• Perform routine maintenance checks and adjustments on such things as fluid levels, hoses, belts, brakes, tires, and clutches, change filters and oil, and lubricate vehicles.
• Tune engines, services valves, fuel filters and turbo chargers, pressure checks on fuel filters, adjust injector heights, fuel racks, governors etc.
• Diagnose problems, disassemble units, repair or replace parts, and reassemble units in a variety of systems
• Overhaul engines, replace engines and rebuild components.
• Maintain service logs and records of maintenance on vehicles.
• Prepare work orders and cost materials estimates.
• Keep tools, equipment, and work area clean, organised, and in good working condition.
• May assist in training lower-level workers in mechanical repair techniques.
• Road test vehicles.
• Perform related work as assigned.

Requirements

• Diploma/Degree in Mechanical Engineering (Automotive Option)
• Proven record of at least 4 years in maintenance of heavy vehicles of which two years must be in the maintenance of Mercedes Actros trucks in a reputable organisation.
• Leadership skills.
• Flexibility to varying working hours.
• Customer service oriented.
• Effective communicator.

Interested candidates should submit their application and detailed CV by Friday 4th November 2011 to Jobs@hyoung.co.ke or send via post to;

The Human Resources Manager,
H. Young & Co. (E.A) Ltd.
P.O. Box 30118 - 00100
Nairobi, Kenya

Clearly indicating the position on the email subject or the envelope

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted

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Samaritan's Purse Project Officer (Economic Empowerment) Job in Nairobi Kenya

Samaritan's Purse is a nondenominational evangelical Christian organization providing spiritual and physical aid to hurting people around the world.

Since 1970, Samaritan's Purse has helped meet needs of people who are victims of war, poverty, natural disasters, disease, and famine with the purpose of sharing God's love through His Son, Jesus Christ.

Job Title: Project Officer - Economic Empowerment

Reports To: Child Reintegration Program Manager

Duty Station: Nairobi

Duration of Contract: January 2012-June 2013

Samaritan’s Purse Kenya is looking for a qualified individual to work as the Project Officer in the Child Reintegration Program based in Nairobi, Kenya.

The Project Officer will give oversight to the Economic Empowerment program component with an aim of improving the livelihoods of the parents/ caregivers from households of children to be reintegrated back into their families and communities.

The Project Officer will collaborate with Charitable Children Institutions in partnership with SP Kenya and beneficiaries to successfully implement the project.

The Project Officer holds responsibility to effectively manage resources and project implementation to achieve the expected outcomes and deliverables.

A crucial aspect is provision of technical assistance to the Charitable Children Institutions project staff and project beneficiaries to enhance livelihoods of families of reintegrated children and creating linkages with other resources in the respective regions of the project beneficiaries.

The key components of this project include entrepreneurial skills development, development of market linkages and microfinance services leading to income generation.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Under the direct supervision of the Child Reintegration Program Manager, the incumbent will provide technical support, coordination and monitoring of project activities including but not limited to livelihoods with a special emphasis on technically supervising implementation of projects activities and carrying capacity building activities for staff of partner organizations and project beneficiaries.

Specific Job Responsibilities

• Ensure the successful implementation of the Economic Empowerment Project activities and interventions aimed at improving livelihoods of the parents/caregivers of reintegrated children;
• To coordinate and lead in the implementation of the Economic Empowerment program component of the Child Reintegration Program;
• To provide technical support to staff of partner organizations to ensure quality and timely implementation of all program activities;
• In liaison with the Program Manager identify capacity gaps and opportunities to strengthen the economic empowerment component of the program;
• Preparation of timely weekly, monthly, quarterly and end of year reports for the program;
• Develop work plans and other documents that will result to enhanced strategy in the framework of the program;
• Facilitate the development and preparation of training materials on entrepreneurship as appropriate (hand outs, exercises, presentations etc) and update existing material in line with new recommendations and guidelines and facilitate trainings for project beneficiaries on entrepreneurship;
• Monitoring closely project execution and providing feedback to the program team on the status of the economic empowerment component of the Reintegration program and advising them on action to be taken with regard to project extensions, gaps, budget re-allocations and any other action;
• Undertake frequent field monitoring/project visits to ensure implementation procedures adhere to SP-Kenya guidelines and policies and to improve human and institutional capacity of the CCIs homes;
• Identify and enhance networking and collaboration in the relevant project(s) area with other relevant agencies;
• Represent SP-Kenya at Economic Empowerment and Child Care forums and other stakeholders/partners meetings as required;
• Gather lessons learnt from meetings, project visits and discussions with caregivers and CCI staff and ensure there dissemination at the networking group as well as at other national forums;
• Manage the dissemination and use of Sustainable Livelihoods reference materials and documentation for continued learning and appreciation;
• Work in collaboration with the CCI Centre Managers to ensure effective implementation of project activities and follow up of project beneficiaries;
• Conduct routine field visits to CCIs and business visits for project beneficiaries to offer technical assistance to support implementation and monitor achievement of project outcomes;
• Provide administrative and logistical support in the implementation of the Child Reintegration project activities.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.

The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or abilities required.

• Bachelors degree from a recognized institution in a relevant social sciences discipline which include social work, sociology, community development and related development studies.
• At least 5 years work experience implementing economic development projects, 3 of which are in a field management capacity
• Excellent proven project management skills
• Deep knowledge of rural/urban economic development issues in Kenya, particularly gender equity and the impact of poverty on families
• Sound understanding of Alternative Care of children, child protection issues and child rights based programming
• Sound knowledge and experience in mobilizing and building capacity of partners and or the local church
• Proficiency in computer skills required.
• Must have driving experience and a clean driving license.
• A strong Christian

Knowledge, Skills and Behaviours

• Manages through influence; deploys strong persuasive skills and motivates sustained partner enthusiasm to maintain collaboration towards common project goals while identifying with the mission of Samaritan’s Purse.
• Self-starter; takes ownership of deliverables and drives project results while building strong collaboration with and regularly seeking input from partners and other project staff.
• Strong organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills with proven ability to work independently and achieve expected results.
• Strong analytical and report writing skills, excellent presentation and facilitation skills.
• Proven experience in training using participatory adult learning methodologies.
• Ability to work in a multidisciplinary and multicultural environment and with partners at all levels.
• Ability to cultivate constructive relationships.
• A professional with high integrity and good stewardship of resources.
• Excellent spoken and written English and Swahili.
• High proficiency in Microsoft Office Programs and use of Internet.

Interested applicants who fully meet the above requirements may send their C.V only and application letter to hr@spkenya.org

Application deadline: Wednesday, 15th November, 2011.

Only short listed applicants will be contacted.

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Samaritan's Purse Construction Clerk of Works Job Vacancies

Job Title: Construction Clerk of Works

Department: Sudan Projects - Church Reconstruction

Minimum contract commitment: One year (renewable)

Reports to: Operations Manager CRP

Status: 2 Positions available

Summary

The Construction Clerk of Works (CoW) responsibility is to give oversight and direction to the construction crews on each building site. This person is ultimately responsible for ensuring that the building plans are implemented both effectively and efficiently.

The CoW is responsible for quality control, implementation of appropriate construction standards and practices, managing the construction staff of construction crews operating in different field sites, maintaining on-site inventory and financial control, ensuring necessary equipment is maintained, developing relationships with the local church communities, assisting in logistics to sites.

Responsibilities:

• Oversee and direct multiple construction sites and staff in multiple regions
• Keep construction crews on scheduled timetable
• Travel extensively and lodge at the camp sites when necessary
• Implement appropriate building standards and practices
• Assure quality and control for design and construction, meaning it’s necessary to be on site daily or at least for critical stages such as foundation, column preparation, ring beams and trusses
• Communicate to the Construction Manager any problems concerning quality and control
• Consult with Chief Engineer when necessary
• Train crews in construction practices
• Maintain inventory records of equipment used on sites
• Assistance with material forecasting
• Pay contractors when necessary and account for finances
• Ensure mobilized sites have correct quantity and quality of materials before building crew arrives
• Act as a logistical means between bases and building sites
• Assess and evaluate problematic structures
• Ensure safety on construction sites
• Develop relationships with church leaders and community
• Perform other duties as may be assigned

Required Skills:

• A strong commitment to Christ
• Possess a National Diploma in Building Construction or Civil Engineering
• Have strong leadership skills
• Must have practical on site experience (2 years minimum)
• Have inventory and bookkeeping experience
• Be flexible and adaptable according to the needs of the project
• Be culturally sensitive and aware of differences
• Respect church leaders from all denominations
• Communicate clearly to others
• Must know and have experience of how to drive a truck in all road conditions
• Be able to lift at about 50kgs and know how to load a truck safely

Preferred skills:

• International experience
• Able to speak Arabic
• Love for evangelism
• Know how to ride a motorcycle

If you are interested in this position please send only your C.V and an application letter with the position title indicated on the subject line to hr@spkenya.org

Application deadline: 11th November 2011

Only short listed applicants will be contacted.

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Women for Women International Finance Managers Jobs in Rumbek, South Sudan and Bukavu, Democratic Republic of Congo

Women for Women International is a non governmental organization (NGO) based in Washington DC with country offices in eight countries around the world.

Our mission is to provide women victims of war and other conflicts with tools and resources to move from crisis and poverty into stability and self sufficiency, thus promoting a viable civil society.

Women for Women International seeks to fill two vacancies for Finance Manager in our country offices in South Sudan (to be based in Rumbek) and the Democratic Republic of Congo (to be based in Bukavu).

The Finance Manager position is a member of the country office Senior Management Team and reports directly to the Country Director. Candidates must be citizens of South Sudan and DRC, respectively, or third country nationals with valid work permit.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

• Ensure that country office budget analysis and forecasts are carried out in a timely fashion and that all documents are accurately maintained for audit and office purposes.
• Prepare daily transactions and monthly financial reports in the required WfWI format and submit by required due dates.
• Assist Country Director and SMT with budget preparation; produce timely and accurate Budget vs. Actual analysis reports, including explanations for large variances; make recommendations to the Country Director for budget trade-offs & revisions.
• Manage cash flow, including timely fund requests to HQ, and country office bank accounts, including monthly reconciliation.
• Provide Senior Management Team with timely and accurate Budget vs. Actual analysis reports, including explanations for large variances.
• Ensure that Annual Audit is carried out in a timely manner as required by the organization.
• Ensure strict compliance with internal control procedures and donors regulations.
• Ensure the monthly payroll allocation entries are properly calculated, coded, and entered appropriately into accounting system.
• Performances manage direct reports in line with Women for Women International’s performance management framework.
• Oversee the Logistics Unit and ensure the effective management of all country office Procurement, Transport, Asset & Stores Management, Communications, IT and Security.
• Work closely with the HR & Admin Officer to ensure that Country Office payroll is done in compliance with national tax and labor regulations.
• Participate in policy-setting discussions with the Senior Management Team and HQ and communicate policies to local staff.
• Participate in strategy development and annual operational planning of the country office.
• Supervise direct reports in line with WfWI performance management framework.

Skills and Minimum Qualifications

• Master’s Degree or other Post-graduate qualification in finance, accounting or business management; CPA, ACCA or equivalent designation is preferred.
• At least seven (7) years work experience in Finance position with full accounting and budgeting responsibilities preferably within the INGO environment, including at least three (3) years in a management role.
• Excellent computer skills including spreadsheet, database, word processing, presentation, and email; familiarity with Quick Books Pro accounting software is desirable.
• Highly organized and detail-oriented with strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• High level of fluency in written and spoken English required; French and/or Kiswahili also required for DRC.
• Must be citizen of South Sudan or DRC, respectively, or third country national with valid work permit.

Application Instructions: All interested candidates must submit: updated CV, cover letter and 3 professional references before or by November 15th, 2011.

Application should be sent to either: sudanjobs@womenforwomen.org (for South Sudan) or drcjobs@womenforwomen.org (for DRC).

Please designate the position applied for on the subject line.

Due to urgency of the recruitments, applications will be short-listed on a regular basis and we may offer the positions before the closing date.

Only short listed applicants will be invited to interview. No telephone inquiries please.

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Senior Commercial Manager Job Vacancy - IT Company

Our client an IT Company is seeking to recruit a highly motivated individual for the position of Senior Commercial Manager who will be responsible for marketing digital product and solutions, pricing, revenue enhancements, and revenue assurance.

The position reports to the CEO but will, occasionally, functionally report to the other Directors on a project by project basis.

This role will be responsible for product line contribution; increasing the profitability of existing products, new products or content and business development.

It may also involve working with the telecommunication networks to improve product support and therefore revenue volumes.

The Senior Commercial Manager is a critical position that will provide operational support to the CEO in strategic areas of the Business.

He / She will, therefore, likely possess a unique blend of commercial and technical knowledge; have a big picture vision and the drive to make that vision a reality.

He must enjoy spending time in the market-place to understand market demands and find innovative contents for the broader market.

A competitive market based salary will be negotiated.

Duties and Responsibilities

He / She will manage the commercialization and go to market sales strategy of all company’s products and services.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Managing digital content offering based on target subscriber base and marketing targeted offering to new and existing customers on all GSM platforms and GSM phones.
• Gathering market insights on most popular content types by subscriber profiles (age and LSM).
• Creating cost-effective media (digital and social network sites, radio, TV and print) adverts and managing corresponding budget for optimal ROI.
• Analyzing revenue and traffic trends by product and tweaking offerings for better yields vis-a- vis spends.
• Understand the subscriber consumption patterns, the products uptake and product cycles in order to sustain longer product uptakes for subscription services.
• Provide input and approving web pages design, including graphics, animation functionality, page infrastructure and application.
• Brokering and maintaining content partnering agreements, negotiating, and reviewing these agreements..(licensing should be a technical function)
• Managing the content aggregation process and budget for each short code or keyword of corresponding product content.
• Management of Pay Per Click (PPC) campaigns to achieve optimum ROI for individual active search terms for each of the major search engines
• Input and approving web pages design, including graphics, animation functionality, page infrastructure and application.

Skills /Attributes Required

Qualifying candidate is likely to have an undergraduate level in commerce (marketing or business administration degree) or Engineering and a solid experience in the telecommunication and mobile-phone contents and products marketing and selling.

He or she will be comfortable in the e-commerce generally but specifically have:

• Past experience with web technologies including social sites and mobile telephony and media marketing especially digital media and monitoring.
• Good communication skills (verbal and written), and ability to analyze data and extract insights.
• Ability to commercialize an idea from concept to revenue generation.
• Highly developed operational and execution ability (Action oriented)
• Experience of running and evaluating online marketing campaigns, which will include the management of Pay Per Click (PPC) campaigns.
• Minimum undergraduate level in marketing or business administration.
• Should be in possession of a valid driving license.

Interested candidates should send their updated CV to careers@kcr-hr.com on or before 15th November, 2011.

NB: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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Safari Company Financial Controller Job in Karen Nairobi (KShs 100K - 120K)

Safari Company Financial Controller required for Karen Area.

5 years experience as an Accounts Manager in Hospitality Industry required

CPA (K) Essential

CFA (K) -Bonus

Individual must be an excellent manager and have perfect English –Oral and Written.

Salary: Ksh100,000-120,000/- neg

Deadline: 5th of November 2011

Applications:

Please send an up to date CV, stating your current salary, accompanied by at least 3 referee telephone numbers/email addresses to:

sue@summitrecruitment-kenya.com
Summit recruitment & Training,
Rhino House, Karen Road, Karen

Only short listed candidates will be contacted.

Please indicate in your email which position you are interested in.

Only applicants who are successful will be contacted.

Please do not apply if you do not meet the requirements of the job.

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World Vision Operations Auditor Job in Nairobi Kenya

Job Title: Operations Auditor

Country: Kenya

Location: Nairobi

Closing Date: November 11 2011

Purpose of the position:

To provide leadership in the development, planning, implementation and promotion of operations audits in World Vision Kenya and enhance the Operations risk management practices of the National Office and IPAs.

Specifically the position involves carrying out a non-financial risk assessment of the NO and IPA Programme Design, Planning and Reporting documents.

The main objective of the position is to provide reasonable assurance that Programme Plans are aligned and monitored against approved designs.

Build Capacity of operations audit staff and internal clients in practices that reduce operations risks for better programming results and strategy alignment.

Contribute to the overall achievement of internal audit objectives of risk management and improved governance in World Vision Kenya.

Qualifications: Education/Knowledge/Technical Skills and Experience

The following may be acquired through a combination of formal or self-education, prior experience or on-the-job training:

Educational level required: Should have a University degree – preferably a Bachelors Degree in Arts/Sciences.

Technical Training qualifications required: Knowledge and experience in Programming, Design Monitoring and Evaluation techniques, statistics; research methods desired.

Should have good communication and quantitative skills

At least 3 years of experience in development; relief; design monitoring and evaluation and program management.

Broad knowledge and understanding of humanitarian industry and World Vision International relief, advocacy and development approaches preferred.

Job Details

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How to Apply

All application letters and detailed CVs together with names of three referees, should be sent to reach the undersigned not later than November 11, 2011.

Director
People and Culture
World Vision Kenya
Nairobi, Kenya

Email: recruit_kenya@wvi.org

Please indicate clearly on the subject line the position you are applying for.

Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

Disclaimer: World Vision Kenya has not engaged any recruitment agencies in this recruitment process, neither are we charging any fees to potential employees for job opportunities.

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World Vision National Education Coordinator Job in Nairobi Kenya

Job Title: National Education Coordinator

Country: Kenya

Location: Nairobi

Closing Date: November 11 2011

Purpose of the Position:

To provide technical expertise, strengthen capacity of WVK staff on education programming and interventions and ensure quality assurance in programme implementation.

Qualifications: Education/Knowledge/Technical Skills and Experience:

• The holder of this position must have a minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in Education field from a recognized University.
• An advanced degree is desirable.
• Should have a minimum of 7 years experience in education programming at the district, provincial/ local authority and national levels with evidence of successful implementation of education programs in the framework of basic education interventions
• Must have both an extensive conceptual understanding of and demonstrated practical command for implementing program design, management and evaluation principals:
• The holder of this position must be a results orientated leader who can manage and satisfy multiple and at times conflicting organizational, donor and other stakeholder demands.
• He/she should have experience in training and coaching staff in education programming
• He /she must also have solid public relations skills and be a strong team player.
• Should have experience in programming for Early Childhood Development, proposal writing and donor engagement.

Job Details

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How to Apply

All application letters and detailed CVs together with names of three referees, should be sent to reach the undersigned not later than November 11, 2011.

Director
People and Culture
World Vision Kenya
Nairobi, Kenya

Email: recruit_kenya@wvi.org

Please indicate clearly on the subject line the position you are applying for.

Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

Disclaimer: World Vision Kenya has not engaged any recruitment agencies in this recruitment process, neither are we charging any fees to potential employees for job opportunities.

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World Vision Public Private Partnership Advisor Job in Nairobi Kenya

Job Title: Public Private Partnership Advisor

Country: Kenya

Location: Nairobi

Closing Date: November 11 2011

Description:

As the Public-Private Partnerships Advisor, you’ll contribute to World Vision Kenya’s overall resource targets by:

• Leading efforts to broker high-value partnerships with local and multinational companies in conjunction with multi-sector grants from major government agencies and selected foundations.
• Lead private sector partner identification.
• Undertake corporate relationship building and negotiate the terms of partnerships.
• Monitor effectiveness of corporate collaborations.
• Communicate World Vision's Christian ethos and demonstrate a quality of spiritual life that is an example to others.

Qualifications:Education/Knowledge/Technical Skills and Experience

The following may be acquired through a combination of formal or self-education, prior experience or on-the-job training:

• Bachelor's degree in International Development, Business Administration, Marketing, Communications or a related field ;
• Advanced degree in the development or business realm preferred
• 7+ years experience interacting with private sector entities in business development, strategic partnering, account management and partnership development
• Experience in developing public-private partnerships, negotiations with C level executives and pitching value propositions and ideas to private sector and/or government
• Must have proven track record in brokering cross sectoral partnerships between NGOs and the private sector.
• Existing relationships with Kenyan government, private sector, international development partners strongly preferred
• Strong communication skills, teamwork, networking, and relationship management skills
• High degree of independent judgment and initiative
• Excellent English writing and speaking

Job Details

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How to Apply

All application letters and detailed CVs together with names of three referees, should be sent to reach the undersigned not later than November 11, 2011.

Director
People and Culture
World Vision Kenya
Nairobi, Kenya

Email: recruit_kenya@wvi.org

Please indicate clearly on the subject line the position you are applying for.

Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

Disclaimer: World Vision Kenya has not engaged any recruitment agencies in this recruitment process, neither are we charging any fees to potential employees for job opportunities.

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Loan Officer Jobs in Kenya

Our client, one of the fastest growing firms in the Micro finance industry seeks to recruit well qualified individuals to fill in the positions of Loan Officers.

Qualifications:

• Diploma in a business related course,
• Bachelor’s degree in a related field will be preferred.
• Two (2) years sales and marketing experience in a financial institution.
• Presentable, aggressive and go-getter
• Computer skills a must
• High level of creativity
• Innovativeness
• Team leader
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Knowledge of the industry is highly considerable
• Valid driver’s license/or riders license

If you are interested and meet the above requirements, kindly email your CV to:

Frank Management Consult Limited
Nyaku House 1st Floor,
P.O Box 5351-00200
Nairobi.

Emails to frankmconsult@yahoo.com and jobsfmc@yahoo.com

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IT Technician Job in Nairobi Kenya - World Concern Development Organization

World Concern Development Organization wishes to recruit an IT Technician to be based in the Nairobi office.

Primary Function

To monitor and maintain WCs computer systems and networks, install and configure computer systems, diagnose hardware/software faults and solve technical and applications problems either over the phone or in person.

Develop manuals, standard operating procedures and training covering all aspects of information management in the Organization and ensure proper utilization and maintenance of information and data management equipment.

Essential Functions

• Track, prioritize and document requests using an IT support request system
• End user support, routine maintenance and Infrastructure support.
• Maintaining inventory of equipment and IT supplies (cables, adapters, etc.)
• Undertake the day to day operation of backup systems
• Install and configure new computers and other IT equipment
• Researching, learning, and evaluating new software testing and evaluating new technology.
• Installing and configuring computer hardware operating systems and applications; and monitoring and maintaining computer systems and networks;
• Troubleshooting system and network problems and diagnosing and solving hardware/software faults;
• providing support, including procedural and system documentation; setting up new users’ accounts and profiles and dealing with password issues;
• Conducting electrical safety checks on computer equipment.
• Any other duties that may be assigned.

Qualifications and Experience

• A BSc degree in Computer Science or Information Technology from a recognized university
• Communication skills using speech and writing
• Ability to systematically troubleshoot complex problems
• 3 years experience in Network Support role
• mature and realistic approach towards job related assignments
• Certified ICT qualifications will be an added advantage
• Ability to manage and resolve conflicts in a mutually respectful manner
• Maintain a positive and constructive attitude.
• A highly innovative, results oriented individual with excellent organizational skills
• Operate within World Concern communications standards for timeliness.

Working Conditions/Environment

The position is based in the WC Nairobi Office with frequent travels to the field offices.

The job may require the person to work extra hours to meet deadlines

Interested and Qualified candidates should submit their applications and CVs detailing experience for the post, current email and phone contacts and three referees to worldconcernhr@wcdro.org by Friday 4th November, 2011.

Those who will not have heard from us by 30th November 2011 should consider themselves unsuccessful.

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E-Plus Ambulance Operators Jobs in Nairobi

E-Plus is a private company, limited by guarantee, fully owned by the Kenya Red Cross to offer emergency medical services which include 24hr ambulance services, first aid training and the sale of first aid kits.

Job Title: Ambulance Operators

Reports to: Ambulance Operations Logistics Officer

Location: Nairobi



Main Responsibilities:

• Maintain the ambulance in the most efficient operating condition ensuring proper cost management
• Timely and safe patient rescue and evacuation
• At all times ensure proper maintenance of ambulances
• Receipt and handover cash payments for ambulance rescue services
• Ensure the vehicle is in proper mechanical condition by performing daily unit checklist
• Assist Paramedic or doctor whenever required.
• Proper incident command while on a rescue mission
• Perform any other duty within the scope of this position

Minimum Requirements:

• Emergency Medical Technician certificate
• Certificate in Basic Life Support, Basic Trauma Life Support, Advanced Cardiac
• Life support or Advanced Trauma Life Support added advantage
• Must have a minimum of five years experience as a driver with a clean driving record
• Additional qualification within the medical industry is an added advantage
• Two (2) years experience as an ambulance operator will be an added advantage

If you meet the above requirements, please submit a copy of your CV and academic testimonials.

Applications can be sent via email to hr@eplus.co.ke

or dropped off at Kenya Red Cross offices or E-Plus Office

by 4th November, 2011 at 5.00pm.

Only shortlisted candidates shall be contacted.

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E-Plus Assistant Sales Leaders Jobs in Nakuru, Nyeri & Mombasa

E-Plus is a private company, limited by guarantee, fully owned by the Kenya Red Cross to offer emergency medical services which include 24hr ambulance services, first aid training and the sale of first aid kits.

Job Title: Assistant Sales Leaders

Reports to: Sales Manager

Location: Nakuru, Nyeri & Mombasa



Main Responsibilities

• Client identification, Sales management and credit control
• Handling merchandising and display
• Identifying new products and services to add to the existing products and services
• Develop new business against set targets sales volumes
• Efficient territory management to manage sales
• Achieve monthly, quarterly and annual sales targets as allocated.
• Compile market intelligence, competitor activities and recommending appropriate strategy to increase company market share.
• Quality management of customer expectations.

Minimum Requirements:

• A University degree or a Diploma in Sales and Marketing
• At least 1 year experience in Sales and Marketing
• Excellent analytical and Interpersonal skills
• Passion and Commitment to quality service performance
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to meet stringent targets against set deadlines

If you meet the above requirements, please submit a copy of your CV and academic testimonials.

Applications can be sent via email hr@eplus.co.ke

or dropped off at Kenya Red Cross offices or E-Plus Office

by 1st November, 2011 at 5.00pm.

Only shortlisted candidates shall be contacted.

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Safaricom Senior Environment Management & Sustainability Officer Job Vacancy

We are pleased to announce the following vacancy in the within Corporate Affairs Division.

In keeping with our current business needs, we are looking for a person who meets the criteria indicated below:

Senior Environment Management & Sustainability Officer

Ref: CA_SEMSO_OCT_2011

Reporting to the Senior Manager- Sustainability Reporting & Environmental Compliance, job holder will carry out environmental due diligence and risk assessment of network operations and also support sustainability initiatives in the company.

Key Responsibilities

• In Liaison with the Senior Manager-Sustainability Reporting & Environment Compliance support in development and management of Safaricom Environmental Management Policy;
• Carry out environmental due diligence for all Safaricom facilities, retail centers and BTS sites;
• Ensuring Safaricom’s active participation in environmental initiatives through the relevant fora;
• Support sustainability initiatives and reporting in the company;
• Ensure staff involvement and participation in the environmental and Sustainability initiatives;
• Ensuring community engagement in the EIA/EA process;
• Tracking of Safaricom’s compliance with EMCA 1999 and the subsequent regulations with special focus and reference to the EIA/EA regulations

Minimum requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Natural Resource Sciences, Environmental studies;
• A postgraduate degree, diploma or certificates in courses in environmental matters within a highly technical industry will be an added advantage;
• A registered associate lead environmental expert registered with NEMA;
• Excellent knowledge of EMCA 1999 and the subsequent regulations At least 3 years experience in the environmental compliance sector for the manufacturing, construction or ICT sector or large scale industry; 1 of which should be in process management ;
• Excellent working knowledge of ICT regulatory environment.

If you feel that you are up to the challenge and posses the necessary qualification and experience please send your resume and application letter indicating your experience and why you are the most suitable candidate for the role clearly quoting the job title to the address below.

The deadline for application is Monday the 7th of November 2011.

The Senior Manager – Talent Acquisition
Safaricom Ltd
Nairobi

Via E-mail to: hr@safaricom.co.ke

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SharePoint Development Lead, Implementation Lead, Development Project Manager and .Net Development Lead Jobs in Kenya

1. Development Lead – SharePoint

Job Location: Kenya

Required experience: SharePoint Development 4-6 years of experience

Key Skills:

• Juggle multiple priorities, including urgent support at critical times such as project delivery.
• Should be conversant with emerging technologies.

Responsibilities:

• Design overall system and solution architecture, system integration, and implementation strategy.
• Architect, develop, test and deploy SharePoint solutions across platforms within agreed budgets and time frames.
  
• Deliver technical design for the solution to be developed.
• Ensure design and architecture is of high quality achieving necessary design and systems security standards.
  
• Ensure developments, enhancements and project outcomes best leverage existing system investment and manage cost of ownership going forward.
• Lead (planning, control and reporting) all aspects of the Systems Development Life Cycle to ensure their effective performance and high quality to agreed budget and timelines including feasibility of the project, provides scoping and estimates, defining a project or problem (functional / non-functional business requirements), architecture and design and all aspects of testing.
• Lead and mentor the Software Engineering team.
  
• Act as the primary technical contact, provide coaching, motivation, mentoring and guidance to all members of the Software Engineering team.
• Prepare detailed analyses, plans, diagrams and procedures within a technical design document for existing and proposed SharePoint solutions and system integration.
• Work closely with all stakeholders including End-Users, Project Managers, Software Engineers and Account Executives to ensure successful delivery of the project

2. Implementation Lead

Job Location: Kenya

Required experience: .Net Implementation 4-6 years of experience

Key Skills:

High level of competency in SQL Server (syntax; extensive use of triggers, stored procedures) and understanding of database design and normalization, referential integrity, and table -driven design concepts.

Has sound technical knowledge and understanding of Wide Area Networking (WAN) particularly in Frame Relay, MPLS and both public and private IP VPN and all related networking technologies.

Responsibilities:

• Attending project meetings where the project manager/ coordinator have requested your presence and input.
• Prepare routing/ switching equipment so that it can be used for customer site installations, this includes but is not limited to:
• Ensure all configurations are built to comply with Technical Design Authority templates and internal standard requirements.
• Create all the necessary installation documentation to support the roll out.
• Ensure correct IOS has been added and that the device recognizes all modules.
• Have all equipment/ configurations built in line with project timescales.
• Ship all necessary equipment including correct cable types, power leads and modules, plus the installation document for the FE, to site in line with project timescales.
• Keep the project team updated with daily progress reports on any assigned actions.
• Support the installation of sites during project roll out, this includes but it is not limited to:
• Contacting the Field Engineer at the specified time and ensuring the installation document is followed.
• Attending site installations for core and pilot sites.
• Ensuring all circuits are tested fully and that the failover solution works if applicable.
• Pass out any faulty circuits and manage the carrier to resolution/ fix of fault.
• Carry out and document all of the site specific testing.

3. Development Project Manager

Job Location: Kenya

Required experience: 8-10 years development experience in .net/SharePoint

Responsibilities:

• Create and implement project plans in accordance with business requirements and with the help of domain experts.
• Create and manage work breakdown structures (WBS) to be used for future efforts.
• Update the project plan on a daily basis, including deliverables, dependencies, assignments and outcomes.
• Manage multiple concurrent projects throughout their full lifecycle, from business analysis through project start up, execution, completion and wrap-up.
• Obtain approval on proposed scope and prioritization changes.
• Continuously keep the project team informed as to the project’s purpose, background, scope, requirements, and important issues.
• Prepare communication plan and project reports to key stakeholders to provide updates on activities and deliverables, as well as significant changes, risks and mitigation strategies.
• Conduct stakeholder meetings.
• Identify and manage overall project dependencies and ensure project deliverables stay on time and on target.
• Identify project risks and critical paths and manage mitigation process with project team and stakeholders.
• Carefully and successfully balance the Project Triangle.
• Follow development process and project management best practices, and drive their continuous improvement
• Identify, appropriately escalate, and ensure resolution of issues.
• Accomplish department and organization missions by completing related tasks as needed.
• Complete other duties as assigned.

4. Development Lead - .Net

Job Location: Kenya

Required experience: .Net Development 4-6 years of experience.

Key Skills:

High level of competency in SQL Server (syntax; extensive use of triggers, stored procedures) and understanding of database design and normalization, referential integrity, and table -driven design concepts.

Responsibilities·

• Leads a technical group on projects from establishing requirements through to implementation of the process.
• Works with Business Process Analyst to define software requirements and assess feasibility of design within time and cost constraints.
• Consults with network and other development staff to evaluate database design, system structure, interface between hardware and software, and operational and performance requirements of overall system.
• Develops software, conducts unit testing, works with assigned client project manager to coordinate / assisting user testing procedures. Develops documentation as appropriate.
• Coordinates installation of software system and database(s).
• Works with on-site or internal project manager to review problems, define and test solutions, and develop reports for user management.
• Assists in development of technical and documentation standards.

All applicants should send their cv’s to hr@technobrainltd.com

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Quantity Surveyor Job Vacancy - Construction Company

A leading construction company with major infrastructure projects in the broader Eastern African Region seeks to fill the position of a:

Quantity Surveyor

Preparation of estimates using computer software for tendering purposes, and preparing quotations for new items under variations.

Major Duties and Responsibilities:

• Assisting the Contracts Engineer in preparation of estimates for tenders.
• Representing the company for site visits for tendering purpose (Pre tendering).
• Evaluation of quotations prior to tenders.
• Evaluation of prices / costs of new items under variations.
• Maintains record of calculations and back up for cost estimates.
• Ensures maintenance of Pre-tender files, Pre-qualification, tender and Contract Documents in the Archives.
• Adhere to all QSHE procedures, policies and instructions.
• Attends to all other work related duties as may be assigned from time to time.

Educational Requirements:

• Degree in Engineering or Quantity Surveying or Higher Diploma in Building Construction.

Professional Training/ Qualifications:

• Construction estimating, measuring and monitoring.

Skill Requirement:

• Analytical, Good Communication, and Teamwork Skills
• Approximation skills

Relevant Work Experience:

• 7 years, at least 3 years experience on similar position.

If you meet the above criteria, and would like to be a part of the team, please send an application with a detailed C.V stating the position you are applying for, your experience, present employer, present position, current remuneration, list of at least 3 referees, day-time telephone numbers and email address to :- jobs@truenorthcareermap.com on or before Wednesday, November 9th, 2011.

Only short listed candidates will be acknowledged

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