Director, Architecture, Design and Fashion
Ref: MH09026

Location: London

Salary: £47,000-£55,000 + £3,300 London Market Allowance

Who We Are

The British Council uses cultural relations to address some of the great global challenges for the UK. We are working worldwide to build intercultural dialogue, create opportunity for people to participate in the global knowledge economy and tackle the threat of climate change. We do this by harnessing the power of education, the arts and creativity, sport, science, English and governance to build relationships of mutual benefit and to work together on global issues. We connect people in 110 countries and territories all over the world with people, knowledge and ideas from the UK.

This work builds engagement and trust for the UK through the exchange of knowledge and ideas between people worldwide, generates opportunities for individuals to fulfil their potential and fosters the co-operation that contributes to a stable world.

How We Work

Our Architecture, Design and Fashion department contributes to the development of successful cultural relations by working with the best of British creative talent to develop innovative, high-quality events and collaborations that link thousands of individuals and cultural institutions around the world through the British Council’s global network.

Job Summary

Reporting to the Director Arts and managing a team of five, your role will be to maintain and develop relationships with key partners, organisations, practitioners, opinion formers and stakeholders in the architecture, design and fashion sectors to secure support for the British Council’s cultural relations strategies. You will provide strategic expertise, both within the sector and across all art forms, to develop high-quality global projects that deliver the British Council’s corporate strategy.

You should have extensive knowledge and a strong track record of working in architecture, design or fashion in the cultural sector, as well as a broad network of significant contacts that include partners in these fields. Your ability to make critical judgements to inform or influence decision-making is essential, as is evidence of continuously building your professional profile in the relevant field.

Benefits

This post attracts a generous benefits package, including 32 days’ leave and civil service pension arrangements, and benefits from a range of family-friendly policies.

For more information about the job, visit our website www.britishcouncil.org/new/about-us/working-with-us/current-vacancies.

For an application pack, please e-mail Louise Matthews at [email protected] quoting the reference number. Applicants who do not read standard text should state preferred format for application pack.

The deadline for applications is 1200 noon on Monday 2 November 2009.

The British Council is committed to a policy of equal opportunity and is keen to reflect the diversity of UK society at every level within the organisation. We welcome applications from all sections of the community. Applications from disabled candidates are particularly welcome, as this group is under-represented at this level in the organisation. We guarantee an interview to disabled candidates who meet the essential criteria. The United Kingdom’s international organisation for cultural relations and educational opportunities. A registered charity: 209131 (England and Wales) SC037733 (Scotland).

Applications are invited from suitably qualified candidates for the following posts in various Divisions of Maseno University.

Administration

Deputy Registrar Grade 14 AD/1/10/2009 2 Positions

Applicants must have a Masters degree in Public Administration, Human Resources Management or other Management area from a recognized University with 5 years work experience as at the level of Senior Assistant Registrar or equivalent in a University or Institution of higher learning.

The candidate must be conversant with modern management techniques and relevant aspects of information technology.

Candidates with PhD in a relevant field and experience will have an added advantage.

The successful candidates will serve in Administration, Academic Affairs or Planning, Research and Extension Services Divisions.

Senior Assistant Registrar Grade 13 AD/2/10/2009 4 Positions

Applicants must have a Masters degree in either Public Administration, Planning, Architecture or other Management area from a recognized University with 5 years work experience as at the level of Assistant Registrar or equivalent in a University or an Institution of higher learning.

The candidate must be conversant with modern management techniques and relevant aspects of information technology.

The successful candidates will serve in Administration, Academic Affairs or Planning, Research and Extension Services Divisions.

Chief Medical Officer Grade 15 AD/3/10/2009 1 Position

Applicants must have MB,ChB degree or Masters degree in any discipline of Medicine, e.g. Paediatrics, Medicine, Obstetrics/Gynecology, Surgery, Public Health etc from a recognized University with ten (10) years good working experience in a University set up.

Candidates must be registered with Kenya Medical Practitioners and Dentist Board and must have evidence of continuing medical education e.g presented papers or attended workshops/seminars.

Principal Medical Officer Grade 14 AD/4/10/2009 1 Position

Applicants must have MB,ChB degree or Masters degree in any discipline of Medicine, e.g. Paediatrics, Medicine, Obstetrics/Gynecology, Surgery, Public Health etc from a recognized University with seven (7) years good working experience in a University set up.

Candidates must be registered with Kenya Medical Practitioners and Dentist Board and must have evidence of continuing medical education eg presented papers or attended workshops/seminars.

Medical Officer Grade 12 AD/5/10/2009 1 Position

Applicants must have MB,ChB degree ( Bachelor of Medicine and Surgery) of its equivalent from a recognized University with five (5) years good post – internship working experience.

Candidates must be registered with Kenya Medical Practitioners and Dentist Board.

Medical Laboratory Technologist Grade 8 AD/6/10/2009 3 Positions

Applicants must have Diploma in Laboratory from Medical Training Centre with at least 5 (five) years of good clinical work experience.

Those with Post Graduate Diploma in Laboratory Technology or Degree in Medical Laboratory Technology will have an added advantage.

Pharmaceutical Technologist Grade 8 AD/7/10/2009 1 Position

Applicants must have Diploma in Pharmaceutical Technology from Medical Training Centre with at least 5 (five) years of good clinical work experience.

Those with Post Graduate Diploma in Pharmaceutical Technology or Degree in Pharmaceutical Technology will have an added advantage.

Maintenance Officer Grade 8 AD/8/10/2009 1 Position

Candidates must have Ordinary Diploma in Building Construction and at least five (5) years work experience in a busy learning higher learning institution preferably a University.

Library Services

Senior Assistant Librarian/Systems Librarian Grade 13 ACA/1/10/2009 1 Position

Applicants must have a Masters of Library/Information Science as well as coursework in Computer Science or other computer intensive discipline, or equivalent professional experience.

The ideal person should be innovative and multiskilled with at least five (5) years post qualification experience in a large academic library.

Knowledge of IT as applied to Library/Information Science will be a distinct advantage.

The applicants must have Library experience including significant work with automated library systems.

In-depth knowledge of library systems and procedures, MARC formats, general computing and communications hardware and software.

Must have excellent oral and written communication skills.

Students Welfare Services

Students Counselor Grade 12 Ref: ACA/2/10/2009 1 Position

Applicants should be holders of a Masters degree in Counseling from a recognized University.

PhD holders would have an added advantage. In addition the candidate must have a practical experience of at least 3(three) years in an educational institution of higher learning.

Successful candidates will work under the direction of the Dean of Students and perform a wide range of duties in guiding and counseling of students as well as any other assigned duties on Students Welfare.

Reporting to the Dean of Students, the Counselor will be in-charge of counseling services in the University.

Applications in writing including certificates, testimonials, supported by detailed Curriculum Vitae of the applicants academic, professional qualification, age, marital status, current post, current salary, work experience and names of three referees who are knowledgeable about the applicants competence/ qualifications should be sent in sixteen copies to the address below, to which applicants should also ask their referees to write directly to; immediately:

Deputy Vice Chancellor, Administration and Finance,
Maseno University,
Private Bag,
Maseno.

So as to reach her not later than Friday, the 20th day of November, 2009.

Salary Scale:
Grade 15 96,000 – 144,000
Grade 14 77,867 – 100,817
Grade 13 60,213 – 80,415
Grade 12 52,931 – 70,769
Grade 8 18,271 – 24,514
Office of the Deputy Vice Chancellor Administration and Finance
Tel: 057-351622,351008,351011
Private Bag Maseno Kenya
Fax: 057-351221,351153
Kisumu

The international committee of Red Cross (ICRC) is an impartial, neutral and independent organisation with an exclusive humanitarian mission to protect the lives

and dignity of victims of war and internal violence and to provide them with assistance. It also endeavours to prevent suffering by promoting and strengthening International Humanitarian law and Universal Humanitarian Principles.

The ICRC Regional Logistic Cetre in Nairobi (Industrial Area) is seeking an experienced and motivated individual to fill the above-mentioned position.

THE RESPONSIBILITIES;

Assist in quotation and tender analysis.
Prepare Supplier corespondences (invitations to bids, request for proposals and request for quotations and respond to queries),
Follow up open orders,
Process and Document the supplier application letters for proposal for registration of new suppliers,
Participate in documenting and analysis of supplier performance, towards processing of periodical evaluation,
Filling and archiving -product catalogue library,
Paticipate towards annual maintanance of Water & Habitat equipments and machines,
Advice on quality of items at point of receipt,
Clarify field orders to obtain additional information/documantation and giving technical input, towards processing requests,
Advise and guide other departments in the supply chain on condition and description of water & habitat items to be entered into the ACCPAC,

THE REQUIREMENTS:
Diploma in agricultural or Mechanical Engineering from a recognised institution;
2 years proven experience in a site work/busy engineering workshop;
Must have a good command of the Engilish language (bothe written and oral);
Computer literate;
THE PROFILE:
Good team spirit, flexible, Open minded, Good organization skills, Strong interpersonal and communication skills, Able to work under pressure and with minimal supervision.

If you feel ready for a fresh challenge and have the required experience, please submit your application to the the address below;International Committee of the Red Cross,
Logistics Centre,
P. O. Box 34071-00100,
Nairobi – Kenya.
Canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification. Please note that only short listed candidates will be contacted.

Application Deadline: 28th October 2009.

Profession: Psychiatrist
ICRC works in conflicts and other situations of violence where the incidence and the severity of mental health disorders in particular depression and anxiety are quite common and need to be addressed.

Background information

ICRC works in conflicts and other situations of violence where the incidence and the severity of mental health disorders in particular depression and anxiety are quite common and need to be addressed. Over the past years, the ICRC has developed a strong and recognized expertise in the file of the families of the missing, some experience with victims of sexual violence (e.g.: Democratic Republic of Congo) and a good documentation of the physical and psychological consequences of ill treatment and torture in places of detention. ICRC, however, wishes to develop a stronger approach in assessing the pattern of mental health problems among the ICRC target populations (victims of sexual violence, detainees, the families of the missing) and in providing mental heath care. There could be some other specific or emerging needs e.g. in urban contexts, psychological/psychiatric care in emergencies, where the Health Unit may need to assist.

In order to strengthen its approach, the ICRC Health Unit is recruiting a psychiatrist familiar with these topics and experienced in conflict situations.
Main tasks
To write an operational policy with defined criteria for starting/strengthening a mental health intervention for the target populations
In collaboration with the heads of sector and the pool of experts, to work on the definition of mental health programs during the Pfr (Planning for results) process and throughout the year, to ensure their supervision (monitoring, evaluation, field visits) and to reflect on their reorientation.
To define simple monitoring tools and concrete guidelines when needed.
To directly answer technical questions from the field and give feed-back to field reports.
To participate to the Health Coordinator seminar and other ICRC seminars on request
To brief and debrief the medical staff leaving to the field.
To work with the Recruitment Unit on the creation/renewal of the psychologist/psychiatrist pool.
To develop a network with relevant organisations.

Selection requirements
Medical Doctor, graduated in psychiatry
3-5 years of experience in developing countries in the field of mental health
Different types of experience in the mental health field especially in the field of detention will be an asset
Training in epidemiology or public health is an asset
Knowledge or diploma in ethno-psychiatry is an asset
Excellent levels of both English and French (written and oral), Arabic is an asset

Your profile
Capacity to work in a team
Sense of responsibility and autonomy
Capacity to analyse and to synthesize
Capacity to plan, organize and evaluate
Able to communicate internally and externally
Good capacity in written communication
Able to represent the institution

Minimum length of stay: 2 years

Starting date: January 2010

Application deadline 05.11.2009

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Editor and sub-editor position

Requisition ID 25644
Location
Paris
Description
CDI – Éditeur-correcteur

La société :

Premier media interactif mondial,t
Yahoo! s’est donné pour mission de connecter les gens à leurs passions, leurs communautés et au savoir collectif. Tous les mois, à travers le monde, ce sont plus de 550 millions d’internautes qui se rendent sur Yahoo!. En France, www.yahoo.fr propose son moteur de recherche et de communication et ses services d’information et de divertissement à plus de 11 millions d’internautes chaque mois.

Au sein de l’équipe éditoriale de Yahoo! France, vous exprimerez quotidiennement votre talent aux yeux de ces millions de lecteurs en participant à leur offrir le meilleur contenu, au bon moment et au bon endroit.

Votre mission d’éditeur :

- Avec les autres membres de l’équipe éditoriale, vous êtes le garant de la qualité, de la pertinence et de la fraîcheur des contenus présentés aux utilisateurs de Yahoo! France ;

- Vous êtes spécialisé dans le domaine de la finance, du cinéma et/ou des jeux vidéo, et vous tenez le rôle d’expert en la matière au sein de l’équipe éditoriale ;

- Dans votre domaine d’expertise, vous connaissez et évaluez continuellement la qualité des contenus existants, que ce soit sur le portail Yahoo! ou sur le marché, ce qui vous permet d’identifier et de proposer de nouvelles opportunités de partenariats de contenus ;

- Vous êtes force de proposition et soumettez quotidiennement à l’équipe des choix de sujets frais et pertinents, qui entrent en résonnance avec l’audience du portail et de ses chaînes thématiques ;

- Vous permettez à Yahoo! d’assurer la couverture éditoriale de ces sujets en identifiant les contenus les plus appropriés parmi ceux qui sont déjà présents sur Yahoo!, ou en passant commande de contenus spécifiques auprès de partenaires de Yahoo!, ou encore en rédigeant vous-même le contenu nécessaire ;

- Vous assurez la mise en avant de contenus adéquats en animant et en renouvelant les sections éditoriales de la page d’accueil du portail et des pages d’accueil des chaînes thématiques ;

Votre mission de correcteur :

- Vous êtes le garant de la qualité formelle des principaux contenus présentés aux utilisateurs de Yahoo! France, et vous veillez notamment à leur respect des règles orthographiques, grammaticales et typographiques ;

- Expert en matière de “belle” langue, vous assurez un travail de relecture au sein de l’équipe et vous veillez à ce que le travail de vos pairs soit publié dans le respect de ces règles ;

- Objectif à garder en permanence à l’esprit : “zéro faute” sur la page d’accueil de Yahoo! France, ses points d’entrée principaux et ses contenus phares.

Facteurs de succès :

- Sur un sujet massivement repris par les médias, vous savez trouver l’angle inventif qui intriguera et suscitera l’attention et l’intérêt des utilisateurs de Yahoo! ;

- Dans votre domaine d’expertise, vous êtes créatif et vous identifiez des sujets originaux, populaires et pertinents, à même de captiver une large audience ;

- Votre maîtrise de la langue française écrite est irréprochable ;

- Le travail en équipe vous motive ;

- Vous êtes réactif et réceptif aux changements rapides d’objectifs, de projets et de missions ;

- Votre sens de l’initiative fait de vous une force de proposition reconnue ;

- Votre culture générale est excellente et vous vous sentez concerné par tous les sujets, de l’actualité brûlante à des thématiques plus futiles.

Votre profil :

- Bac +3/4 – Formation de journalisme (rédaction ou secrétariat de rédaction) dans une école de journalisme ou expérience soutenue à ce poste (minimum 2 ans), de préférence sur plusieurs supports (Web + papier ou TV ou radio) ;

- Expérience Web indispensable (2 ans et +) ;

- Solides compétences rédactionnelles, notamment dans la création ou la réécriture de titres et chapôs ;

- Connaissance approfondie dans le domaine de la finance et de l’économie, du cinéma et/ou des jeux vidéo. Avoir constitué un réseau de contacts dans l’un de ces domaines est un vrai plus ;

- Bonnes compétences iconographiques ;

- Anglais : parlé, lu, écrit.

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The National Coordinating Agency for Population and Development is a semi-autonomous government agency and wishes to fill the vacant position of Internal Auditor

The Internal Auditor is answerable to the Agency’s Board and reports to the CEO on the day to day operations of the Agency.

Duties and Responsibilities

Preparation of a strategic risk-based audit plan
Preparation of the annual budget for the Internal Audit
Implementing the annual audit plan
Reviewing the established internal controls of the Agency and recommending improvements.
Issuing periodic reports on a timely basis
Keeping the Agency informed of emerging trends and developments in internal auditing
Advising the Agency on sound internal auditing principles and best practices.
Reviewing the levels of compliance with GoK / Donor regulations and other operational guidelines.
Undertaking special assignments as may be required from time to time
Qualifications and Experience

The ideal candidate must:

Possess a Bachelor of Commerce Degree (Accounting Option) or its equivalent and CPA (K)
Certified Internal Auditor’s qualification and membership of relevant professional body will be an added advantage.
Have at least 5 years post qualification experience in similar or related field
Possess skill upgrading courses in relevant areas
Have demonstrated outstanding professional competence in auditing
Have sound knowledge in public sector and donor accounting and reporting procedures
Posses analytical skills in financial data/ information
Interested applicants should apply in writing, enclosing their curriculum vitae, copies of relevant certificates, and names and addresses of three referees to:

The Chief Executive Officer

National Coordinating Agency for Population and Development

P.O. Box 48994, 00100

Nairobi.

Or hand-deliver to the CEOs Office,

4th Floor, Chancery Building, Valley Road.

Application Deadline; 26th October, 2009.

Managing Director / Chief Executive Officer

Our client, Kenya Seed Company Ltd, is a commercially managed State Corporation started in 1956.

The company produces, imports, processes and markets certified seeds and is a market leader in the region.

The company’s mandate together with its three subsidiaries in Kenya, Tanzania and Uganda is to avail top quality certified seeds for increased productivity and food security. They are ISO 9001:2000 Certified Seed Company.

Job Title & Job Ref

Managing Director / Chief Executive Officer.

Job. Ref. MN4188

Job Profile

The Chief Executive Officer / Managing Director is answerable to the Board.
As the corporation’s Executive Officer, he/she will be responsible for the implementation of the Board’s decisions in a result oriented and timely manner to achieve the Corporation’s goals, objectives and agreed performance targets.
Responsibilities

Carrying out the day to day business of the Corporation.
Developing and recommending to the Board the long – term strategy, business plans and annual operating budgets; and establishing proper internal monitoring, evaluation and control systems and procedures.
Coordinating and preparing business related proposals, reports and other submission for consideration by the Board.
Ensuring that there is effective communication between the management and the Board as well as between different levels of management.
Providing leadership and fostering teamwork among all employees.
Managing personnel matters including organizational structures, appointments, welfare, training, industrial relations and effective knowledge management.
Generally managing in a prudent and business like manner all the activities and functions of the corporation so as to ensure growth and sustainability.
Performing any other responsibilities and duties as may be directed by the Board from time to time.
Person Profile

A degree from a reputable university preferably in a relevant field.
A Masters degree in Business Administration.
A member of any professional group e.g. MSK, CPS (K), CPA (K), etc.
Good understanding of agriculture, processing, finance sectors.
Excellent track record of demonstrable leadership and management skills at a senior level.
Highly proficient in ICT.
Self-driven person of impeccable integrity and honesty.
Experience in nurturing corporate business relationships and establishing long term partnerships with stake holders.
Have at least 10 years relevant experience 5 of which should be at senior management level in a busy commercial concern.
At least 35 years old and not more than 50 years old. . .
Must have led or participated in the preparation of business strategic plans.
Send your application with a daytime telephone number. Please also summarize yourself as follows:-

Job Ref. No.

Your Name

Current/Past Salary

Year 2008 p.m

Year 2009 p.m

Year 2009 Benefits: If house, state market rent, If car state cc.

To Apply

Send your application by hand, courier, post or email .

Limit email to maximum 3 pages A4 size CV and no attachments.

Mark Job Ref. No. on top left of the envelope.

Executive Selections Division

Manpower Services (K) Ltd

3rd Floor, Landmark Plaza

Directly Opp. Nairobi Hospital Entrance

P.O. Box 50736-00200, Nairobi

Email: recruit @ manpowerkenya.com

Bus route No. 46 from Kencom

Application Deadline; 30th October 2009

Assistant eLearning Programme Manager – IT

AMREF is the largest indigenous health development non governmental organization based in Africa.

Job Title

Assistant eLearning Programme Manager – IT

(Ref: – CHR/09/10-17)

Location

based at AMREF Headquarters

Reporting to the eLearning Programme Manager, s/he will provide timely and economic technical support in developing and implementing AMREF’s eLearning programmes.

Specific areas of responsibility:

Develop web-based educational activities, capture/repurpose live activities, monitor online education trends and associated technology,
Manage cross-discipline course development teams, including instructional designers, graphic designers, multimedia developers, and programmers
Author, develop, and deliver training and performance support solutions, including technology-mediated instruction, classroom instruction, online quizzes, assessments and surveys and performance support
Introduce and support implementation of learning technology innovations (i.e. PodCasts, social networking)
Ensure processes & tools are in place to assist content developers, instructors and Subject Matter Experts in the use of learning technology.
Grow and develop an online education portal, to include new functionalities and add continuing medical education products for members.
Integrate courseware with learning management systems using standards such as AICC or SCORM Testing and troubleshoot courseware performance
eLearning Course Development Training
Proposal writing
Partner in the design, development and implementation of new learning products using learning technology solutions.
Designs and/or develops learning technology performance support tools to include LMS development, customization and management
Provide helpdesk support to all AMREF eLearning Centers. This involves resolving user problems, monitoring and training
Build the capacity of eLearning stakeholders to include mentors and course coordinators, and AMREF team members.
Identify the programme’s equipment/software needs, purchase of products and services locally and internationally
Identify key monitoring and evaluation areas and develop, design and test M&E tools
Manage existing relationships with stakeholders
Supervise a core team of IT/eLearning technical support
The ideal candidates will have a degree in computer science, electronic engineering or related degree and 3 years related experience.
Skills and Experience

implementing LMS,
eLearning content development,
eLearning standards,
should be able to quickly understand and adopt new,
complex tools,
technologies and system; have experience in developing user-interface designs,
web-based training, and other multimedia products.
S/he should have experience in working with graphic design packages including Adobe Creative Suite, Flash, Photoshop and Illustrator.
Knowledge of LMS, HTML and JavaScript is required.
S/he should be a creative self-starter and independent worker, should be able to work in a dynamic and distributed environment and should be able to learn and apply new software tools quickly.
S/he should have good time management and interpersonal skills, be disciplined, a team player and able to work with minimal supervision.
If you feel that you meet the above criteria, please quote above reference number:- CHR/09/10-17 and send your details including remuneration requirements and contact details of three work-related referees, to, The Director of Human Resources, AMREF Headquarters by email to jobs @ amref.org or

P.O. Box 27691 – 00506 Nairobi

Tel: 254 – 020 699 3000

Fax: + 254 020 609518.

Application Deadline; 30 October 2009.

For More Information and Application, Please Visit; Assistant eLearning Programme Manager – IT Website

General Manager Finance

Kenya Reinsurance Corporation Limited (Kenya Re), is a highly-rated world class reinsurer and market leader in Africa, providing quality reinsurance and insurance services across the Continent, Middle East and Asia.

We now seek to recruit and fill the post of General Manager Finance
The Position

The selected candidate will report to the Managing Director/CEO and will be responsible for the management of all the accounting, financial, and investment functions of the Corporation.
Duties will include but will not be limited to:-
Designing, implementing, maintaining and updating sound accounting systems, standards, policies and procedures which help to safeguard the Corporation’s assets;
Coordinating the preparation of long-term business plans and corporate strategies, annual budgets and cash flows as well as reviewing performance against these;
Overseeing strict implementation of financial management and control systems while ensuring compliance with international financial rules and regulations;
Establishing an effective treasury management system that secures company funds, monitors liquidity, cash flow, investments and working capital and ensures maximization of profits in an efficient and optimum manner;
Providing financial advice to Management and the Board and preparing and analysing financial reports for their use;
Ensuring the timely preparation and presentation of financial reports, analyzing these and providing sound financial advice to management and the Board in line with IFRS;
Co-ordinating relations with external auditors, tax and insurance regulatory authorities;
Updating and maintaining sound accounting standards, policies, procedures and controls;
Ensuring compliance with all statutory provisions in respect to financial reporting, taxation, returns and allied matters;
Managing, guiding and supervising staff in the Finance department.
Job Qualifications, Experience and Technical Competencies

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting and Business Administration or associated disciplines.
A post graduate degree in a relevant field will be an added advantage.
They should be fully qualified CPA (K), ACCA or hold equivalent qualifications.
In addition they should have over eight years’ financial and accounting management experience, gained in a reputable organization and are serving in a senior level, handling related responsibilities.
Applicants should ideally have experience in the development and management of long-term strategies with evidence of change management.
Applicants should email as attachments their CV and cover letter outlining how they meet requirements for the position to Hawkins Associates Limited.

Email: [email protected]

Ref No. 211/HU/DN

Application Deadline: 30th October 2009

Fire Services Manager

In response to our esteemed customers growing requirements and in order to crystallize our position as the one stop shop provider for risk management and security solutions hence our diversification into Fire/Disaster Management and Response Services, G4S Kenya seeks to fill the position of Fire Services Manager.

Reporting to the General Manager Fire Services, the incumbent will be required to provide commercial direction for the Fire Services business with a view to achieving the division’s business objectives – revenue growth, cost control, achievement of profit objectives, cash flow, customer satisfaction and retention of market share.

Job Title

Fire Services Manager

Key Functions of the Job

Development of marketing strategies to maximize organic growth as per set budget year on year.
Targeting and fully exploiting business growth opportunities so as to attain the budgeted increase in business volumes.
Responsibility for cost control and ensuring maximum and efficient utilization of key resources allocated for business operation including manpower, motor vehicles and other equipment.
Ensuring operational efficiency of the business operations in order to meet agreed upon service levels at all times.
Provision of leadership towards the accomplishment of the profit centre objective
Carry out and or oversee fire risk assessments/audits
Facilitate training on Fire and First Aid
Management of debt portfolio for business operations
Required Qualifications

Education;

University graduate with technology and or business bias.
Skills & Abilities

The ideal candidate should:

Be able to manage and monitor profit & loss account and cash flow
Be an independent thinker with high level of integrity and strong analytical skills
Demonstrate proven leadership and management skills
Be an exceptional communicator capable of persuading and negotiating both within and outside the organization
Possess first class organizational skills and well developed interpersonal skills
Have sales & operational experience at management level
Have commercial sense
If you believe your experience, competencies and qualifications match the job and role specifications described, send your application and CV addressed to the Human Resource Manager to reach us by email to:

[email protected]

Application Deadline; 30th October 2009

For More Information and Application, Please Visit; G4S Kenya Website