Taita Academy History / Kiswahili and Physics / Mathematics Teachers Jobs

Taita Academy High school is looking for teachers to fill in the following posts urgently

   1. Mathematics/Physics
   2. History/Kiswahili.

Requirements

    * Should be a BED graduate having majored in the above subjects
    * Be a Christian
    * Willing to contribute to the whole being of the student i.e. mentally, socially, physically and spiritually.

If you have the following qualifications and are willing to work with our hardworking and dedicated staff kindly send your application to

The School Administrator

Email: info@taitaacademy.com

Business Unit Manager Job Vacancy

Functional Area: International

Purpose of the job: This is a general management role with profit and loss responsibility for a line of business/COE.

Occupational Level: Professionally qualified and experienced specialists and middle-management

Job Category: Middle Management

Grade: D Upper

Technical Sales Executive Job Vacancy

Job Title: Technical Sales Executive

Company Profile: A company dealing with equipments for the construction, drilling and demolition and mining industry.

Reports to: Managing Director

Key Responsibilities

    * Customer follow-ups old and new
    * Maintaining accurate record of customers interacted with
    * Preparing of reports as requested by immediate senior
    * Telephone sales
    * Recruitment of new customers
    * Specifiers training
    * Collection of payment on personal sales

Private Safaris Product Assistant and Systems Administrator Jobs in Nairobi Kenya

 Private Safaris (E.A) Ltd is part of Kuoni travel group.

It is one of the leading and most reliable Destination Management Company in East Africa.

With over 50,000 guests per year and its own fleet of buses and Safari vehicles, Private Safaris (E.A) Ltd leads the way in standards within Eastern Africa.

To strengthen our team, we are now seeking qualified persons to fill the following positions:

Product Assistant
To be based ¡n Nairobi Office

Job Summary

    * Maximizing sales and dissemination of relevant and up to date information regarding Private Safaris to a wide array of agents, markets and suppliers.

Main Tasks & Responsibilities will include:

    * Accurate preparation of pre costed module (PCM’s).
    * Effective communication with agents, clients and partners to uphold, improve and safeguard the corporate image and identity of the company.
    * Developing new itineraries to include all areas of touristic interests in the region.
    * Redesigning and upgrading the existing programmes/itineraries.
    * Liaison with operations staff on matters relating to new itineraries and any changes during the contract period.
    * Updating Product department quote master.
    * Developing and maintaining business relationships.
    * Keeping abreast with market trends and new sales strategies.

Minimum Job specifications:

    * A degree or diploma in Tour Operations or related studies.
    * Minimum 5 years experience in Product department in a Tour Operating Company.
    * Able to exceed customer expectations with product knowledge & expertise.
    * Self-motivated, confident, team player, energetic with excellent negotiation, Communication and interpersonal skills.
    * Knowledge of Indian inbound business.
    * Competence in Indian language mandatory, knowledge of a second foreign language will be highly advantageous (preferably Spanish).

IT Assistant-Systems Administrator
To be based in Mombasa Office

Job Summary

    * Maintenance, administration and support of all business systems by providing technical expertise and support in the field of system administration and design.

Main Tasks & Responsibilities will include:

    * Administering, configuring and troubleshooting servers and storage.
    * Analysis of server and storage hardware and operating system software.
    * Trouble shooting and resolving storage, firmware, operating system, and any HBA issues on servers.
    * Liaise with users, hardware and software vendors and internal systems owners to fine tune systems hardware and software for all systems.
    * Operations of backup tools and testing of disk and data recovery solutions on all business systems.
    * Technical support for projects and participation in feasibility studies and testing for new IT infrastructure components.
    * Maintain system standards and procedures on system related issues.
    * Monitor, administer and maintain system security.

Minimum Job specifications:

    * Degree in Computer Science or equivalent.
    * Knowledge of TCP/IP networking, CCNA, MCSE and other Microsoft certifications.
    * Experience in setting up and managing Windows 2003 server and Ms SQL 2005.
    * Knowledge and basic experience in supporting Avaya IP telephony system.
    * 4 years experience as systems administrator, in a business environment with integrated servers.
    * System Administration Techniques — understanding Operating Systems Performance, Storage and Backup enterprise hardware and storage.
    * Attention to details and analytical thinking.
    * Good communication and project management skills

If you believe you are the right candidate and can clearly demonstrate your ability to meet the criteria given above please submit your application with a detailed curriculum vitae stating your current position, Names of three referees, telephone contact and email address to http://www.privatesafaris.co.ke/jobsasp

Human Resources Manager
Private Safaris (E.A) Ltd
Mobil Plaza, 2nd Floor
P.O Box 16913, 00620
Muthaiga, Nairobi.

To be received not later than February 11, 2011.

Legal Officer, Senior Customer Relationship Officer and Senior Investment Analyst Jobs in Kenya

A leading Development Finance Institution is seeking applications from qualified, experienced and suitable candidates for the following posts:

Legal Officer [Litigation and Commercial Law]

Key Responsibilities

Reporting to the Corporation Secretary, the Legal Officer’s duties and responsibilities will include:
  • Representing the Corporation in Court
  • Advising the Corporation on all legal matters
  • Drawing and attesting of agreements/contracts
  • Advising the Corporation on matters regarding arbitration and prosecution
Job Requirements
  • Advocate of the High Court of Kenya
  • Bachelor of Laws [LLB] Degree from a recognized University
  • A Diploma in Legal Practice from the Kenya School of Law
  • Must have a current practicing certificate and a demonstrated high degree of professional competence
  • Must have at least 3 years post admission working experience in a busy law firm
  • Have the ability to work under minimum supervision
  • Excellent written and oral communication skills and interpersonal relations
  • Be fluent in English and Kiswahili
  • Must be computer literate
Senior Customer Relationship Officer

Key Responsibilities

Reporting to the Principal Business Development Officer, the Officer’s duties and responsibilities will include:
  • Manage and implement a customer relationship strategy
  • Conduct periodic market research to identify market trends
  • Manage the corporate brand and ensure the brand promise is delivered to the customers efficiently and effectively
  • Market products to target customers
  • Conduct periodic customer satisfaction surveys
  • Manage customer complaints to ensure customer satisfaction
  • Support implementation of all customer service initiatives
Job Requirements
  • A degree in a business related field
  • Post Graduate Diploma in Marketing will be an added advantage
  • Minimum of 5 years working experience in Customer/Account Relationship
  • Experience in a financial institution will be an added advantage
Senior Investment Analyst

Key Responsibilities

Reporting to the Business Development Manager, the Officer’s duties and responsibilities will include:
  • Conduct thorough pre appraisal (screening) of investment proposals
  • Conduct regional, industry and sector research to identify target opportunities in areas of strategic focus
  • Conduct financial modeling as part of the evaluation of investment proposals
  • Prepare periodic pre-appraisal portfolio status reports for decision making
  • Liaise with and manage external Business proposal consultants
Job Requirements
  • University graduate in Banking/Finance or Accounting
  • Professional accounting qualifications such as CPA or ACCA
  • Minimum 5 years relevant experience preferably in a financial services institution at officer level
  • Financial acumen including financial modeling skills
  • Excellent commercial judgment and attention to detail
  • Good oral and written communication skills
  • Broad business awareness
  • Good working knowledge of Information Technology
  • Excellent report writing skills
  • Experience in marketing energy audits and basic energy management skills will be a plus.
Interested and suitably qualified candidates should send their applications, accompanied by detailed Curriculum Vitae including three referees and daytime telephone contact, copies of academic and professional certificates and testimonials, to reach the undersigned on or before 18th February 2011.

Human Resource & Administration Manager
P.O. Box 45519-00100 GPO, Nairobi

The Financial Institution is an equal opportunity employer.

Note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

UAP Insurance Customer Relationship Officers and Legal Officer Jobs in Kenya

UAP Insurance ¡s one of the leading insurance companies ¡n the East African region, and ¡s the first foreign underwriter in Southern Sudan. The Company ranks highly in product innovation business volume, market share, profits, net assets and other significant attributes. UAP is the first insurance company in the region, to be ISO certified.

We are looking for qualified individuals to fill the following positions:

Customer Relationship Officers
(Nairobi, Nanyuki, Muranga,Nakuru)

The overall responsibility will be to facilitate the distribution of insurance products and services to satellite distribution centres acting as a link between the Satellite Agencies and the respective Branch office

Key tasks will include:

    * Maintaining effective business relationships ¡n the respective satellite office
    * Approving specified documents within agreed and set authority limits.
    * Prepare quotations, tracking new products sales activity within the satellite offices.
    * Assist agents on outstanding underwriting and claims issues whilst responding to customers queries and complaints.
    * Assist in facilitating training to the satellite office agents and staff.
    * Gather and share business market intelligence
    * Marketing and distribution of the Company’s products

Candidates are required to have a diploma in insurance from the College of Insurance or made good progress in the Industry qualifications e.g. ACII; AIIK and a minimum of one year work experience ¡n an insurance company ¡n sales, underwriting or claims department or in a busy Brokerage or Agent’s office.

Legal Officer

The overall responsibility will be to ensure that all liability and third party claims are managed efficiently and in a cost effective manner thereby meeting the customer expectations and the Company’s Corporate Objectives.

Key tasks will include:

    * Ensuring correct reserve setting and regular review to reflect current position of the company’s liability.
    * Appointing and monitoring the performance of service providers for effective service delivery.
    * Recommending changes and giving legal opinions on procedures and gaps arising from the technical process to avoid negative conflict with clients.
    * Ensuring that all claims are registered and acknowledged promptly and customers constantly updated on the status to facilitate settlement of the claim.
    * Ensuring that recoveries are made promptly and within the specified time scales so as to reduce the final cost of the claim.
    * Ensuring that payments are made promptly.
    * Supervising, training, mentoring and coaching staff within the unit to ensure they remain motivated.
    * Assisting in preparing management reports/opinions to appraise management on Legal claims.

Candidates must have a degree in Law, be an Advocate of the High Court, Strong leadership and analytical skills, and three (3) years practicing experience and two (2) years Insurance experience.

Interested candidates should provide a detailed CV, including present position, current remuneration, names, addresses, and phone contacts of three professional referees, copies of professional/educational certificates and send it to:

Group Human Resources Manager,
UAP Holdings Ltd,
P O Box 43013-001 00,
Nairobi.

Or email: recruitment@uapkenya.com

Closing date of applications: February 11,2011

HR Manager Job Vacancy in Nairobi

Our client, a leading FMCG Company focusing on personal care products is looking for a HR Manager.

Reporting to the Managing Director, the successful candidate’s key role will be guiding strategy design and performance management.

Duties and Responsibilities:

    * Overall development and implementation of the HR strategy to support the Company business objectives.
    * Driving and monitoring the Key Performance Indicators of the Company HR strategy by ensuring the Company retains strategic talent critical to business success.
    * Co-ordinating the performance management process and all related functions including staff appraisal and training function that ensures identified performance gaps are bridged appropriately.
    * Supervising and training managers and supervisors on basic staff management skills that support the overall HR Strategy.
    * As the company gears towards an expansion strategy, guide management in designing a HR strategy and Performance management structures that will support business growth.

Qualifications and experience

    * Advanced University Degree/ MBA in Human Resources Management/ Strategic Management as well as Degree/ Diploma in HRM or related field.
    * A minimum of 10 years progressive experience as a Human Resources practitioner and specifically in HR strategy formulation and Performance Management.
    * Demonstrated experience in modern Human Resources practices and techniques.
    * Superior leadership and management skills; able to lead results based teams and inspire them to work together to achieve stretching objectives.
    * Capacity building/ Training skills, Proficiency in ICT.

To apply, send your CV only to alice@flexi-personnel.com by 4th February 2011 clearly indicating the position you are applying for and minimum salary expectation on the subject line.

Only serious candidates who meet the above specifications need apply.

Chemonic International Capacity Building Specialists Jobs in Kenya

Supply Chain Management / Capacity Building Specialists Kenya

Chemonics International, an international development consulting firm, seeks short- and long-term professionals for an anticipated USAID-funded project supporting supply chain strengthening for the health sector in Kenya.

The project will provide assistance and support to KEMSA in their efforts to become stronger, more efficient, more effective, and increasingly accountable.

Short-term and long-term specialists will be responsible for supporting:

    * Warehouse management
    * Distribution management
    * Information management systems
    * Organizational capacity building
    * Monitoring and Evaluation

Qualifications include:

    * Bachelor’s or Advanced degree in a relevant field
    * Minimum five years of relevant experience
    * Experience in supply chain management/health programs
    * Knowledge of or experience working on USAID or other donor-funded projects
    * Excellent teamwork and interpersonal skills required
    * Must have permanent work authorization in Kenya

If you are interested in being considered, please send your CV and cover letter outlining your relevant work experience to KenyaRecruit@chemonics.com by February 7, 2011.

Only finalists will be contacted.

Software Developers Jobs in Kenya

Looking for Software Developers

Job ID: 49514

Location: Nairobi, , Kenya

Job Category: IT and Telecoms

Employment Type: Full time, Part time, Contractor

Salary: Negotiable

Occupations

IT-Software Development: Computer-Network Security, Database Development-Administration, Desktop Service and Support, Enterprise Software Implementation & Consulting,

eneral-Other: IT-Software Development, IT Project Management, Network and Server Administration, Software-System Architecture, Software-Web Development, Systems Analysis - IT, Telecommunications Administration-Management, Usability-Information Architecture, Web-UI-UX Design

Quality Assurance-Safety: Software Quality Assurance

Job Description

We are looking for "20" SOFTWARE DEVELOPERS who are interested in becoming SOFTWARE TESTERS. We will train and equip you to be successful!

Application Deadline: 2011-02-11

Job Details

We have 20 entry-level software testing positions for software developers who are interested in a career change...
  • Training provided
  • Great working conditions and competitive Salary
  • Job placement is immediate - work with our clients in Kenya or else where in the World
Call us today at 020 816 4340 or email us at jobs@tezzasolutions.com

Job opportunities in IT

Our client is an international training solutions provider that offers end-to-end learning and skill-building solutions that impact business performance through enhanced employee productivity, customer profitability and effective talent transformation. The company has its Africa operations head quartered in Nairobi Kenya. With the company expanding to several countries in Africa, our client wishes to recruit a Regional Manager of to be based in Burkina Faso.

REGIONAL MANAGER

The position will be responsible for ensuring that the training requirements for the region for both sales and service are met as per the training needs identified. They will also act as a key contact between the central team and regional training resources.

Main Responsibilities:

The candidate will be expected to carry out responsibilities in line with their job title. These responsibilities include:
Giving strategic direction to the training needs of a region.
Utilizing in-depth understanding of the core purpose of training at regional level and devise training strategy accordingly.
Closely collaborating with business at the regional as well as the local operating country level so that both the sides are on the same platform in identifying and addressing training needs.
Managing manpower challenges of the organization based on an understanding of the region and design the training calendar accordingly
Reviewing existing strategies on periodic basis to make changes and modifications as and when necessary.
Acting as the Company representative at the Regional level.
Effective training execution at the Regional level.
Responsible for effective and seamless implementation of the training plan at regional level.
Working along with the Sales and CS Practice head to finalize the content and training execution guidelines.
Working in alignment with the Regional training team of the client to design, plan and execute training effectively.
Analyzing the regional training reports and tracking the progress made through training interventions.
Identifying areas of further improvement through delivery, content modification or training design.
Responsible for the number of Training man days in accordance to the training calendar and agreed upon at each Operating country as well as budgets, cost and profit.
Responsible for establishing a Management Information System for the region handled.
Performance, people and process management.
Responsible for performance and growth of the people reporting into him through skill enhancement by putting them through training workshops.
Creating growth channels for his team members and hand hold them in their endeavors from time to time.
Creating and audit the processes followed at each Operating Country within the region to ensure that there are no gaps and process is complied to.
Managing Reward and Recognition at the Regional level
Responsible for manpower recruitment at the regional level along with the Sales and CS practice Head as well as with the L&D managers of the client.
Strategizing the training needs at the Operating Country as well as the Regional level.
Finalizing the training calendar at the Operating Country and the Regional level
Skill Building of CS and sales trainers in the region.
Deciding on the Reward & Recognition Program
Finalizing on the content along with the CS and Sales Practice Head

Minimum Requirements:
The successful candidate should possess the following:
Relevant Post Graduate/MBA Degree
Total experience of more than 8 years of handling operations or training in a medium to a large sized organization preferably in a telecom/FMCG industry.
Expert in MS - Office

The successful candidate should also possess the following personal attributes:
Strong Communication Skills – Both written and spoken
People’s person who has the ability to create bonds easily and quickly
Good Presentation Skills
Execution and Operational Expertise
Ability to engage and build relations with multiple stakeholders, including trainers, L&D  managers and others

OPERATION MANAGER AND ACCOUNTANT

This client is one of the largest providers of IT solutions. They require an Operation Manager who will be responsible for the management of the regional engineering and admin personnel, Company infrastructure , installation and maintenance activities  and customer premises equipment  that falls  within his /her domain of the East Africa Region. The same organization also requires an accountant.

Operations Manager

Main Responsibilities:
Participation in the structuring of the Field Operations Departments and the compilation of associated job descriptions to meet the functional requirements of the Department.
Development, documentation and implementation of operational processes for the installation and maintenance of customer and Gateway equipment.
Management of the operation and maintenance activities of the  all the  teleports under his domain
Management of the corrective maintenance activities in Nigeria and co-ordination of the fault analysis activities where international service providers or the other area teams are involved to achieve service level agreement requirements.
Management of the preventative Maintenance activities in accordance with support agreement requirements.
Ensuring that good co-operation and teamwork exists between the Field Operations Engineers, the Network Operations Centre and other Area support personnel to achieve the earliest and most effective implementation and restoration of services.
Ensuring that adequate and accurate feedback regarding the progress with corrective maintenance is passed to the Network Control Center for transfer to the customers.
Analyze fault ticket trends and recommend preventative maintenance steps.
Identification and specification of infra-structure, test equipment and tools necessary to improve the delivery of service.
Participation in the staffing of the Department (Regions). This entails the identification of the capabilities required for immediate and future operations, the recruitment, training, development planning and motivation of personnel.
Management of the personnel directly under your control. This entails job allocation and scheduling, routine performance measurement against job description and task requirements and associated corrective action planning, timekeeping and leave scheduling.
Create trouble shooting guidelines and processes.
Build a culture of accountability.
Propose Training requirement for Field Engineers under your control.
Compilation of Regional monthly reports.
Ensuring  constant availability of spares in his domain for   site  intervention visit
To be a buffer zone between Management and the staff under his control

Knowledge, Skills, Experience and Competency requirements:
B.Eng. or HND in  Electrical /Electronic Engineering  with minimum of 10 years experience
Good hands-on practical telecommunication experience of not less than Seven(7)Years
Self starter, positive attitude, does not shy away from taking responsibility. Team player with excellent communications skills
Honest, Competent, Forward-looking, Inspiring, Intelligent, Fair-minded, Broad-minded,  Courageous, Straightforward, Imaginative

Accountant

General Purpose
The Accountant is responsible for applying accounting principles and procedures to analyze financial information, prepare accurate and timely financial reports and statements and ensure appropriate accounting control procedures.

Main Job Tasks and Responsibilities
·    Compile and analyze financial information to prepare financial statements including monthly and annual accounts
·    Ensure financial records are maintained in compliance with accepted policies and procedures
·    Ensure all financial reporting deadlines are met
·    Prepare management reports
·    Establish and monitor the implementation and maintenance of accounting control procedures
·    Resolve accounting discrepancies and irregularities
·    Continuous management and support of budget and forecast activities
·    In charge of taxation issues
·    Ensure accurate and appropriate recording and analysis of revenues and expenses
·    Daily cash management. Maintain office petty cash.

Education and Experience
·    Knowledge of finance, accounting, budgeting, and cost control principles including Generally Accepted Accounting Principles.
·    Knowledge of financial and accounting software applications.
·    Ability to analyze financial data and prepare financial reports, statements and projections.
·    Bachelor’s Degree in accounting, three to five years of accounting experience and CPA/ACCA qualification
Key Competencies
·    Attention to detail and accuracy
·    Planning and organizing
·    Strong communication skills
·    Information and task monitoring
·    Problem analysis
·    Judgment and problem-solving
·    Supervisory skills

REGIONAL MANAGER - BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT

Our client, an international IT services company with headquarters in UK and operations in Germany, the US and Singapore is seeking to engage a qualified and passionate individual for the position of Business Development Manager (Country/Regional Manager elect). The purpose of this role will be to establish operations in Africa, provide local management of service delivery partners and projects, and develop sales pipeline and opportunities within Africa.
Duties and Responsibilities:
The Business Development Manager will be expected to:
Establish and manage Africa operations.
Identify and recruit additional team members as in-region delivery and sales operations demand.
Provide commercial management of the organization’s in-region operations.
Work with Global Partner Management Team to identify and manage African delivery partners.
Work with Global Project Management Office to provide oversight for delivery of in-region project activity.
Develop relationships with local, in-region customers to assess scale and type of demand for the organization’s solutions, and work with management and operations to resource as appropriate.
Close new business deals by coordinating requirements; developing and negotiating contracts.

The required qualifications for the position are:
Bachelors Degree in Business or Information Technology
M.B.A in Marketing or Information Technology
10 years working experience, 7 of these should be in an I.T firm

Other requirements that are needed for this position are:
Professionalism
Strong Communication Skills
Territory Management
Leadership and Man Management
Market Knowledge
Presentation Skills
Service & Project Delivery
Meeting Sales Goals

If you meet the minimum requirements, kindly forward your application and CV AS ATTACHMENT through email ONLY, CLEARLY INDICATING THE ROLE YOU ARE APPLYING FOR to recruitkenya@kimberly-ryan.net by 16th December 2010. Please note that ONLY shortlisted candidates will be contacted.