Our client, a leading player in the automotive batteries and renewable energy sector, with a strong presence in the East African region, is seeking to recruit a highly qualified and motivated individual for the position of Country Manager for their Tanzania operations.

Job objective

Leading the entire country team, the successful candidate will be responsible for the strategic direction of the company as well as the day to day management functions associated with the position.

These will include sales and marketing, debt management, market share and product growth, brand development, increased revenue & profits, and customer satisfaction.

Key Responsibilities

Develop & achieve corporate goals in line with the company’s strategic plan.
Formulate and implement marketing strategies/plans to achieve a higher brand visibility in the Tanzania market
Ensure brand profitability through correct pricing policies and product costing
Develop, set and achieve sales targets,
Establish and maintain excellent corporate relations;
implement an effective customer care management program

Qualifications & other requirements

A bachelor’s degree in a business related field, preferably sales/marketing

At least 8 years experience in Sales & Marketing, of which a minimum of 3 years in a senior position (Preference will be given to candidates, part of whose experience has been acquired in the Tanzania market),
Technical strengths will be an added advantage
Excellent communication skills in English and Kiswahili
Highly energetic and innovative
Strong interpersonal skills.
Good planning and organisational skills
Integrity, reliability and customer focused
Good coaching and mentoring skills
Valid driving licence
Age preference 32-40 years.

Our client has put together an attractive remuneration package designed to reward the achievement of the company’s goals; there are excellent opportunities for further career development not only within the company but also in the wider group.

Ref No:112/CP/FNState how your experience matches the specification, enclose CV, and quote job Ref No.Canvassing will disqualify.

Hawkins Associates Ltd.
Human Resources Consultants215,
Muthangari Rd, Lavington
P.O Box 30684 00100 Nairobi,
Kenya
Tel: 254(020)3864260,
Fax 254(020)3864273
E-Mail; hawkins.associates @ khigroup.com

Registered Nurses, Physiotherapists and Occupational Therapists with a minimum of 2 years post qualification work experience required for work opportunities in the Middle East.

Send motivation letter and updated curriculum vitae for consideration to ria @ iiccc.info or to P.O. Box 1165 – 00100 Nairobi, Kenya.

There is a requirement to successfully complete a Bridging Course following selection and prior to placement in a work position.

For further information visit: www.iiccc.info or email: ria @ iiccc.info.Deadline for submissions: 30th July 2009

For more jobs visit our website www.hawkins.co.

IT CONSULTANTS
A medium sized ERP IT consultancy firm is seeking to recruit young enterprising IT consultants.

Requirements

Age below 36 years
Excellent skills in VB, PHR Access and Database Management
Skills in report query and crystal report writer -mandatory
Those with masters have an added advantage

Qualifications
Degree in IT from a recognized University
Applications should reach us by 21st July 2009.

Only short listed candidates will be contacted by 29th July 2009.

Attach CVs and Testimonials, a recent passport size photograph indicating your Telephone Number and Send to:
-The Managing Director,
P.O. Box 59365-00200,
Nairobi,
Kenya
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Work Abroad for Health Care Professionals: Kenya Red Cross

Registered Nurses, Physiotherapists and Occupational Therapists with a minimum of 2 years post qualification work experience required for work opportunities in the Middle East.

Send motivation letter and updated curriculum vitae for consideration to ria @ iiccc.info or to P.O. Box 1165 – 00100 Nairobi, Kenya.

There is a requirement to successfully complete a Bridging Course following selection and prior to placement in a work position.

For further information visit: www.iiccc.info or email: ria @ iiccc.info.Deadline for submissions: 30th July 2009

OPERATIONS MANAGER
A security service provider needs an Operations Manager.

At least college diploma, 4 years commercial security experience, good communication & report writing skills.

Previous disciplined forces experience-chief inspector/major added advantage.

Send CV, copy of national ID, passport size photo and salary requirement by 23rd July 2009 to HRM, P.O Box 18148 00100 Nairobi.

Practical Action is an international development agency working with poor communities to help them choose and use technology to improve their lives today and in generations to come.

We are seeking results-oriented and proactive team players to fill the following three positions:

1. Energy Coordinator – based in Nairobi with frequent travel to the fieldReporting to the Team Leader-Improving Access to Infrastructure Services, the successful candidate will provide overall coordination of the Energy Programme within Practical Action-Eastern Africa office.

Key Responsibilities

Spearhead the development, management and fundraising of the Energy Programme in the Practical Action Eastern Africa office
Provide technical oversight of all energy work, including small hydro, solar, wind and bio-energy, among others
Coordinate energy programme planning, implementation, monitoring and reporting
Engage in energy policy advocacy and networking at national, regional and international levels
Write project proposals; oversee the financial management of all energy projects
Line manage energy project staff

Qualifications and skills

Bachelors and Masters degree or equivalent, of which one must be in a relevant engineering discipline or renewable energy
Minimum 5 years relevant work experience, of which 2 must be at managerial level
Practical experience working with communities; Policy level experience is desirable
Proven financial and personnel management skills; excellent written and verbal communication skills

2. Grants Officer – based in NairobiReporting to the Financial Coordinator, the successful candidate will be responsible for executing processes related to efficient and transparent grants/contracts management.

Key Responsibilities

Design grants/contracts database to manage all budgeting, reporting, and compliance functions
Perform various accounting responsibilities including budgeting, preparation of financial reports, monitoring of grant expenditures/budgets, ensuring that expenses are correctly coded to budgets
Ensure appropriate internal controls related to grants management function are maintained
Maintain a constant state of audit readiness and prepare audit workpapers related to grants

Qualifications and skills

Minimum Bachelor of Commerce degree (Accounting option) or a related field; CPAII
Minimum 3 years work experience in management of donor funds and reporting
Knowledge of Computer accounting packages; Experience in Sun System desirable
Have high attention to detail and ability to multi-task; strong analytical and communication skills

3. Monitoring & Evaluation Officer – based in NairobiReporting to the Quality Assurance Manager, the successful candidate will assess, maintain and improve the merit of our development interventions and ensure compliance with given standards.

Key Responsibilities
Manage the monitoring, evaluation and reporting functions of the organisation’s programme activities
Develop and manage database systems for monitoring and evaluation and generate periodic reports to inform and guide programmes
In liaison with the Grants Officer, ensure compliance with internal and external procedures and contractual obligations paying special attention to the delivery of project outputs, the execution of start up, closure and asset liquidity procedures and adherence to donor guidelines

Qualifications and skills

Minimum Bachelor’s degree in a development related field; training in M&E and Project Cycle Management;
At least 3 years work experience in development projects with a focus on M & E
Excellent analytical, writing and presentation skills

Application together with a CV and names of three professional referees should be submitted to Practical Action by email on: recruitment @ practicalaction.or.ke to be received no later than 24th July 2009.

Only short listed candidates will be contacted.Practical Action is an “equal opportunities” employer
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Manager Micro and SME Business – KCB Sudan Exciting Career Opportunity

Kenya Commercial Bank, renowned for its diversity and growth in the region, is currently strengthening its support for Group operations and business with the aim of maintaining Best Practice whilst also responding to the growing business needs to support internal and external Customer Service delivery objectives and increase shareholder value.

To this end, the following challenging position has arisen and candidates with the requisite competencies and qualifications described below are hereby encouraged to apply.

Manager Micro and SME Business – KCB SudanThe PositionReporting to the Director, Businesses Development, the Manager Micro and SME Business will be responsible for developing business opportunities in the micro, small and medium-sized enterprise sectors across the KCB branch network in Sudan for business within given limits.

This will include loans and deposits as well as other Bank products and services.

The role holder will work closely with other Relationship and Branch Managers to monitor and provide expertise to grow the Bank’s Micro and SME portfolio in order to achieve business targets.

Key Responsibilities

To identify and develop business opportunities amongst existing customers as well as potential customers
Cross-selling of the Bank’s products and services to ensure maximum business
Oversee the improvement of product knowledge of Micro and SME sector in the branch network through training and development
Ensure excellent customer relations are maintained to facilitate growth in customer numbers and retention of the same
Monitor market and competitor activity to maximize opportunities for new customer acquisitions and enhanced market share
Provide senior management with appropriate reports on business progress
Grow the Bank’s portfolio and revenue through Micro Financing
Drive performance for Micro Finance and SME products
Undertake regular client visits to review their portfolio, determine potential cross-sells, obtain feedback and recommend new products
Participate in product campaigns to ensure product information is readily available to customers and seek customer feedback through direct surveys at workshops and via mail shots
Manage, coach and develop a high performance team
The PersonIn order to be considered for the above position, all applicants should have:
A university degree preferably in a financial field.
(Possession of a post graduate degree or professional qualification in a related field will be an added advantage)
3 years management experience with specific expertise in marketing/sales/product development of Micro and SME products and services with proven success results
Strong networking and interpersonal skills
Excellent client relationship management
Proven people, leadership, communication and negotiation skills
Strong risk analysis skills
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
A results-driven ‘team player’ personality with a willingness and ability to work in a dynamic working environment
Sudanese nationality preferably
The above position is a demanding role in return for the fulfilment of which the Bank will provide a competitive package.

If you believe you can clearly demonstrate your abilities to meet the criteria given above, please submit your application with a detailed CV, stating your current position, remuneration level, e-mail and telephone contacts quoting “Micro and SME Manager, KCB Sudan in the subject field to recruitment@ kcb.co.ke or to KCB Sudan Head Office at Mohamed Amin Building, Juba.

To be considered, your application must be received by 25th July 2009.

Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

Job Title : Finance Director
Source : The Guardian, June 30, 2009
Requirements : MBA, CPA or equivalent degree and/or professional certification
Job Description :Ensure that the country program financial systems run properly and in compliance with the agency policies and standards as outlined in the sun systems desk help manual
Apply To : The Country Representative
Full Address : Cathoric Relief Services, P.O. Box 34701, Dar es Salaam
Email Applications: [email protected]
Closing Date : 24/Jul/2009

Job Title : Programme Officer Training and Capacity Building
Source : The Guardian, July 8, 2009
Requirements : Medical degree or equivalent (MO, AMO, Clinical Officer or Nursing Officer
Job Description :To assist the Technical Advisor TCB in cordinating of training activities for PMTCT and C and T programs through the development of training plans
Apply To : The Human Resource Manager
Full Address : EGPAF, P.O. Box 1628, Dar es Salaam
Email Applications: [email protected]
Closing Date : 22/Jul/2009

Job Title : Enterprise Services Technical Support Officer
Source : The Guardian, July 8, 2009
Requirements : Graduate-information systems, computer engineering, computer science
Job Description :To ensure that NBC data centre and enterprise server infrastructures are operating optimally
Apply To : The Human Resource Manager
Full Address : EGPAF, P.O. Box 1628, Dar es Salaam
Email Applications: [email protected]
Closing Date : 22/Jul/2009

Job Title : Manager – Support Services
Source : The Guardian, July 8, 2009
Requirements : Bachelor degree in business administration
Job Description :To set strategic direction for the operations function and create an enabling environment from people, risk, cost and service perspective
Apply To : The Human Resource Manager
Full Address : EGPAF, P.O. Box 1628, Dar es Salaam
Email Applications: [email protected]
Closing Date : 22/Jul/2009

Closing date: 03 Aug 2009
Location: Kenya – Nairobi

The United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) is the United Nations system’s designated entity for addressing environmental issues at the global and regional level. Its mandate is to coordinate the development of environmental policy consensus by keeping the global environment under review and bringing emerging issues to the attention of governments and the international community for action.

UNEP’s Division of Early Warning and Assessment (DEWA) is responsible for analyzing the state of the global environment, providing early warning information and assessing global and regional environmental trends to catalyse and promote international cooperation and action on the environment.

This post is located in UNEP/DEWA at the Nairobi duty station.

Responsibilities

Under the supervision of the Regional Coordinator, DEWA-Africa Programme and overall supervision of the Chief, Capacity Development Branch, the Programme Officer will:
Support the implementation of the programme of work of the Division (DEWA) in Africa in coordination with UNEP’s Regional Office for Africa (ROA) and in cooperation with regional partners;
Develop partnerships and deliver products and services to meet the needs of the region as well as specific country needs;
Make substantive contributions to the delivery of specific outputs under the priority areas of UNEP’s Medium Term Strategy;
Contribute to the delivery of regional and national capacity building, in the context of the Bali Strategic Plan for Capacity Building and Technology Transfer, the Human Rights Based Approach to support country analysis and the One UN United Nations Development Assistance Frameworks (UNDAF) processes. Competencies

Professionalism:
Knowledge of UNEP institutional mandates and operational roles.
Proven ability to discern strategic development processes at national and regional levels and package environmental information to underpin decision making;
Recognized expertise in one or more of the following fields:
integrated environmental assessment, environmental information networking and outreach;
familiarity with the UN Country Programming processes and working with UN Country teams.

Client Orientation:
Ability to identify different client needs and develop responsive programmes and actions to address the needs in a timely manner and within available resources;
Ability to foster networks of partnerships to support programme delivery;
proven ability in negotiation and consensus building with collaborating partners institutions and governments.

Communication:
Excellent ability to express ideas clearly, concisely and persuasively both orally and in writing with skilled styles and formats designed to target different audiences and in presentation of complex environmental issues.
Listens to others, correctly interprets messages and responds appropriately.

Teamwork:
Ability to work with multidisciplinary teams in a multicultural environment to achieve common objectives and deliver results; proven ability to motivate and empower team members;
Solicits inputs and genuinely values others’ ideas and expertise.
Planning and organization:
Ability to develop clear goals and priorities with adequate flexibility for adjustment under changing circumstances;
knowledge and experience in monitoring and evaluating time bound programmes and processes such as the biennium programme plans and donor funded projects.

Qualifications Education:
Advanced university degree (Master’s degree or equivalent) in a discipline related to environment and sustainable development, with knowledge of environmental assessment, management, economics or a related field.
A first-level university degree in combination with qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.

Work Experience:
A minimum of seven years of working experience in environmental assessment and early warning at national/regional levels in Africa, of which some should be at the international level including related capacity building and networking.
Knowledge of environmental issues acquired through work with expert institutions in Africa. Progressive responsible experience in project or programme formulation, management and implementation.

Languages:
English and French are the working languages of the United Nations. Fluency in oral and written English is essential.
Working knowledge of French is desirable.
Knowledge of another UN official language is an advantage. Other Skills: Excellent computer skills (Microsoft Office, email, internet) are required.
In-depth understanding and application of different information technology tools for environmental assessment and data analysis, including satellite image processing and data visualization.
How to apply
http://www.unep.org/vacancies(See Professional Positions)

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