Zain Africa is currently  recruiting for the above position

Job Position: ZAIN1306 – Power Engineer

Business Unit: Zain Sierra Leone Division: Engineering
Location: Sierra Leone – Freetown Closing Date: 31-Dec-2009
Basic Purpose:
Responsible for the engineering, configuration, installation, maintenance, and upgrade of the in-country network. Ensures that quality standards are met. Installs or assists contractors in the installation of systems and equipment. Serves as a liaison with suppliers and other third-party providers. Usually operates with minimal supervision and occasional review of completed works.
Main Duties & Responsibilities:
Inputs to the job – (duties what is done)
Performs routine maintenance on towers such as inspections of feeders, antennas and cables
Installation and assembling of antennas and generators
Undertake cable work including earthing and fixing connectors
Ensuring all earth points are regularly greased
Carry out site cleaning in the site equipment rooms
End results – what is achieved and any defined standards of performance required)
Reports fault to contractors to plan repair
Installation of both new and replacement antennas as required to maintain the RBS and Transmission systems so that cables are correctly fixed
To ensure the protection of installations during lightening strikes
To make sure the equipment, wall, floors and surroundings are clean by cleaning and wiping surfaces
Competencies & Qualifications:
Business awareness
Strong analytical skills and problem solving skills
Excellent planning skills
High personal standards and goal oriented
Excellent interpersonal skills
Excellent and effective communications skills, both orally and in writing
Univeristy degree in electrical and Electronics Engineerin
Basic School Certificate plus trade tested as a rigger or previous experience
Certificate in Electrical/Electronics Engineering
Note: you will be required to attach the following:
1. Resume/CV
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Mumias Outgrowers Company (1998) Limited Position of Chief Executive Officer.

Ref. MOCO (1998)/PERS 23/1

Mumias Outgrowers Company (1998) Limited is a leading sugarcane Outgrowers Company and a competitive employer.

The company intends to recruit a qualified person for the position of the Chief Executive Officer.

The suitable candidate shall be employed on a 3 year renewable contract, subject to satisfactory performance.

The Chief Executive Officer shall be answerable to the Company’s Board of Directors with specific mandate to manage the company’s strategic focus and provide a linkage between the Management Team and the Board of Directors.

The job specification:

    * Lead the Management Team in the formulation of policies in key result areas for approval by the Board
    * Lead the management team in the execution of the company’s policies
    * Ensure effective management of all the company’s Human, Financial and physical resources on day to day basis to enhance the organizations profitability.
    * Coordinate and motivate the Management Team in developing, monitoring, evaluating and reviewing strategic plans and operating budgets and ensuring their implementation.
    * Provide a positive corporate image of the organization and ensure its compliance with the legal and regulatory business framework.
    * Provide team leadership and working spirit for the organization and ensure quality service delivery to all stakeholders
    * Ensure good ethical conduct and acceptable management practices are maintained. Other duties as may be assigned by the Board of Directors.

The person’s specification:

Applicants should have the following minimum qualifications:-

    * Holder of a Bachelors degree in Agriculture, Agricultural Economics, Commerce or their equivalent.
    * A Master’s degree in any relevant field will be an added advantage.
    * Excellent management, leadership and interpersonal skills with an ability to influence, lead, innovative, energetic, self motivated, and team player with a strong entrepreneurial competence and of unquestionable integrity.
    * Should be aged between 35 to 55 years.
    * Should possess management experience of at least 10 years, 5 of which should have been at a Senior Management Level.

If your qualifications, competencies and experience match the above specifications, please send your application with a detailed CV, telephone number, copies of testimonials, current remuneration and details of 3 professional referees to:

The Company Secretary,
Mumias Outgrowers Company 1998 Limited,
P.O. Box 132-50102,
Mumias.

Application Deadline: 13th November 2009.

Kindly quote the reference number of the position on top of the envelope.

Note that only short listed applicants will be contacted.