Primary Responsibility: The Finance Manager will be expected to provide leadership in Finance, Accounting formulate and implement sound financial policies that will ensure the company remains financially viable whilst meeting its strategic goals.
Key Responsibilities
Oversee preparation, revision and implementation of corporate budget;
Design and review financial reporting systems and preparation of financial reports.
Oversee administration of the finance department.
Design, review and implement systems controls for the finance department;
Design, review and implement financial policies and manuals.
Ensure an efficient cash-flow management system;
Business Planning, Modeling & Analysis
Project Costing and general ledger Management.
Qualifications:
CPA – K Finalist
Degree in Finance
MBA preferred
3-4 years’ experience in a management position at a medium sized organization
Male candidate are highly encourage to apply.
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Application Deadline: Application Deadline Dec 16, 2016
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Finance Manager Junior Developer Outlet Manager
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Channel Manager Key Account Handler Account Holder Key Account Manager Van Sales Representative
Responsibilities for the Channel Manager Job
In charge of the general trade Channel which includes all Sub Distributor business and Van business nation wide
Responsible for the Distribution, Coverage, Visibility, Volume and Sales targets nationally ensuring the quality execution of customer based design fundamentals in store. ie: Distribution of all cores SKU’s, retail pricing objectives met, shelving and merchandising targets met van selling success criteria met or exceeded in all covered areas.
Set and track monthly sales targets per brand, per SKU, per Rep, Per region monthly
Coordinate the involvement of company personnel, including support service and management of resources in order to meet set performance objectives and expectations
Responsible for selling to all the retail customers through the Sub-D captains and sales representatives
Responsible for identifying and developing new and potential SUB DS
Responsible for training, coaching, and tracking results of sub d captains following EDAC cycle (Educate, Demonstrate, apply, consolidated) and tracking results via daily sales reports and sport-check in the field.
Responsible for perfect reporting of the sales data to the National Sales Manager.
Responsible for ensuring that all the Sub Distributors are profitable and sustainable
Prepare weekly, monthly & quarterly sales reports.
Handle and respond to existing products queries from clients quickly, effectively and accurately.
Channel Manager Job Qualifications
Degree/ Diploma in Business, Sales & Marketing
Minimum 5 years’ experience handling General Trade with 2 years in managerial positions.
Experience and knowledge in field sales especially FMCG
Must have a valid driving licence
Good verbal and written communication skills
A person of integrity with good business acumen
Excellent data analysis and presentation skills
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Declaration Officer
Declaration Officer Job Main Duties and Responsibilities
Tracking shipments, updating customers on arrival information and ensuring correct shipping documentation
Undertake all declaration procedures for imports and exports
Application of IDFs
Advice the management on correct and most preferred course of action to overcome technicalities that may arise in declaration or clearing operations
Bonds management and cancellation procedures
Follow up correspondence between various statutory bodies and other parties including KRA, KBS, KPA, etc
Obtain customs release for exports and truck border consignments
Ensure correct use of Kenya Revenue Authority Tariffs
Ensure that correct values are used during declaration and other related procedures to avoid losses that may accrue as a result of penalties.
Establish and maintain a working relationship with customs office
Liaise with suppliers for timely shipments, follow up for documents to be received and goods cleared well in time to avoid late documentation charges, storage charges and demurrages.
Perform any other relevant duties that may be assigned by the supervisor within the scope of the position.
Key Result Areas
The accountability areas are as follows;
Quality service
Proper documentation
Attention to detail
Declaration Officer Job Knowledge and Skills Required
Diploma in Clearing and Forwarding
A Minimum of 3 years experience in the same capacity
Highly conversant with KRA Simba system
Ability to maintain good working relationships with all stakeholders in the field.
Good interpersonal relations and communication skills.
Flexible in work habits and schedules, ready to work for longer hours when required.
Must have knowledge of government procedures relating to imports & amp; exports knowledge of customs laws pertaining to Kenya, east and central Africa.
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General Manager Corporate Sales Manager Warehouse Clerk Sales Manager
Responsibilities for the General Manager Job
Coordinate, manage and monitor the running of all departments in the organization.
Ensure proper reports are given, plan for weekly departmental meetings and oversee general report review of the HODs monthly.
Ensure the running of the company vehicles and equipment are all up to date and being utilized for productivity, request for reports from the main supervisor for Fleet manager, HQ team, warehouse team and analyse the reports to advice on better utilization methods.
Review financial statements and data with the HOD to check the plan.
Plan effective strategies for the financial well-being of the company.
Supervises the accounts team on the current work being done and controls the stock and inventory team by supervising and reviewing their reports and action plan given for the year.
Approve all internal and external communication before shared to the staff.
Monitor, manage and improve the efficiency of support services and facilitate coordination and communication between support functions.
Reviewing the company’s marketing strategy and creating a suitable budget plan..
Oversee the review of the company’s progress, achieved goals and liase with top management to assist in developing better strategic plans for operational activity.
Oversee the maximizing of the support services to improve the company’s productivity.
Review all contracts for the service providers, ensure that standard procedures are followed when third parties are hired to offer products or services to the
Review will be done in three months, any assistance required kindly don’t hesitate to ask.
Any other duties as instructed by management
General Manager Job Requirements
Bachelor’s Degree in Business Management
5 – 10 years senior-leadership experience supervising seasoned staff
Must have a good understanding of the footwear industry
Strong relationship builder and communicator
Analytical and decisive decision maker with the ability to prioritize and communicate to staff key objectives and tactics necessary to achieve organizational goals.
Deep experience in program budgeting and fiscal management.
Proven track record of successful implementation of programs
Good customer service and public relations skills
Result oriented and be able to execute and develop marketing strategic plans
Good communication skills
Should be goal oriented and have a proven track of leadership
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Conflict and Peace Building Expert
The Conflict & Peace Building Expert will be responsible for handling the security, peace building and conflict resolution sector and mainstreaming the initiatives in socio-economic development activities.
Conflict and Peace Building Expert Job Responsibilities
Perform technical functions related to the formulation, development, updating and review of the member counties’ policy agenda for peace and security;
Coordinate the integration of peace building and conflict resolution aspects into socio-economic development policies and initiatives;
Analyse and interpret relevant data to generate information for deepening policy identification and formulation for sustained peace, stability and resilience;
Liaise with various agencies, industry groups, donors, research and advocacy institutions and other partners in relation to policy advocacy in security, peace building and conflict resolution;
Develop content for the various presentation materials of FCDC regarding member counties peace and security policy studies and related work to be presented to the agency’s stakeholders and development partners;
Provide technical assistance and advisory services to FCDC partners in the areas of research and policy advocacy.
Required Qualifications for the Conflict and Peace Building Expert Job
Bachelor’s degree in peace building and conflict management or related field. A post-graduate qualification will be an added advantage;
At least 5 years’ relevant experience dealing with peace building and conflict resolution in the context of donor funded development programs and projects;
Strong experience in and capacity to engage with a diverse range of local, national and international partners and stakeholders on peace building and facilitate positive partner relationships and stakeholder engagement and trust;
Experience of planning, organizing and prioritizing work on peace building and conflict resolution, and working under pressure and meeting deadlines;
Proactive attitude and commitment to support quality peacebuilding engagement and support for and strengthening of local partners’ ownership and engagement;
Proven capacities to plan activities successfully targeting results and objectives, and to effectively lead a team of staff in implementation of peace building programs.
Duty Station
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Marketing Manager
Responsibilities for the Marketing Manager Job
Responsible for aggressive pitching to ensure monthly, quarterly and annual revenue targets are met and surpassed by finding creative ways to bring in new business
Develop targeted proposal and presentations for clients and negotiate contracts/prices
Oversee client’s project implementation within various regions
Maintain and develop existing customers through high levels of service in order to expand and strengthen the relationship
Collaborate with teams to monitor and implement marketing plans and projects with industry best practices.
Actively identify opportunities by introducing company products, thereby increasing the revenue opportunity within each customer’s business portfolio
Communicate customer requirements and/or schedules to the projects staff in a timely and executable manner for promoting optimum cost efficiency
Identify and develop new business opportunities and convert them into profitable new business
Determine and manage the marketing budget and deliver marketing activities within agreed budget.
Analysis of customer research, current market conditions and competitor information.
Qualifications for the Marketing Manager Job
Must be at least 27 years and above
Must have a Bachelors degree in Marketing from a recognized institution
Must have minimum of 3 years experience in marketing role in the service industry
At least 1 year management experience working as a Marketing Manager
Experience marketing and selling FMCG products is an added advantage
Strong commercial and marketing background
Key Skills and Competencies
Must have excellent communication and inter-personal skills.
Ability to adapt quickly to changing marketing needs
Technical marketing skills
Excellent negotiation and presentation skills
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Intern – Gender Programme Division, Gender Equality Unit
HABITAT Internship Responsibilities
Daily responsibilities will depend on the individual’s background; the intern’s assigned office as well as the internship period.
Under the supervision of Gender Equality Unit Leader and crosscutting consultants the intern will:
UNHabitat is mandated by the UN General Assembly to promote socially and environmentally sustainable towns and cities. The 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development and its Sustainable Development Goals are premised on the understanding that no person/s should be left behind in the development process.
The objective of this internship is to
Assist with the roles and responsibilities o the Gender Equality Unit, including:
Advocacy
Capacity building
Project development
Assist with project review for crosscutting issues (gender, youth, human rights, climate change)
Support the development of the crosscutting report and other reporting measures
The intern will support the activities related gender mainstreaming throughout all normative and substantive work of UNHabitat and give operational support to GCSU. The intern’s activities will include:
Writing of documents, reports and correspondence for internal use.
Desk research (on published documents, internal reports and the internet) on specific issues related to the mainstreaming of gender
Support to and participation in internal and external meetings. This will involve both organizational and substantive tasks, such as preparation of contributions, development of agendas, logistical support and reporting.
Core Competencies for the HABITAT Internship
Communication
Speaks and writes clearly and effectively
Listens to others, correctly interprets messages from others and responds appropriately
Asks questions to clarify, and exhibits interest in having twoway communication
Tailors language, tone, style and format to match the audience
Demonstrates openness in sharing information and keeping people informed
Teamwork
Works collaboratively with colleagues to achieve organizational goals
Solicits input by genuinely valuing others’ ideas and expertise; is willing to learn from others
Places team agenda before personal agenda
Supports and acts in accordance with final group decision, even when such decisions may not entirely reflect own position
Shares credit for team accomplishments and accepts joint responsibility for team shortcomings
Client Orientation
Considers all those to whom services are provided to be “clients ” and seeks to see things from clients’ point of
viewEstablishes and maintains productive partnerships with clients by gaining their trust and respect
Identifies clients’ needs and matches them to appropriate solutions
Monitors ongoing developments inside and outside the clients’ environment to keep informed and anticipate problems
Keeps clients informed of progress or setbacks in projects
Meets timeline for delivery of products or services to client
Education
Be enrolled in a graduate school programme (second university degree or equivalent, or higher);
Be enrolled in the final academic year of a first university degree program (minimum Bachelor’s level or equivalent);
Have graduated with a university degree and, if selected, must commence the internship within a oneyear period of graduation.
Be computer literate in standard software applications.
Have demonstrated keen interest in the work of the United Nations and have a personal commitment to the ideals of the Charter;
Have a demonstrated ability to successfully interact with individuals of different cultural backgrounds and beliefs, which include willingness to try and understand and be tolerant of differing opinions and views.
Preferred
Must be currently enrolled in the final year of a bachelor’s degree, or an advanced university degree (Master’s degree or equivalent) in Human Rights, sociology, anthropology, political science, business administration, development studies, development management, economics or a related field.
Work Experience
Applicants are not required to have professional work experience for participation in the programme.
Languages
English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For this internship, fluency in oral and written English is required.
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Environmental and Social (E&S) Advisor
Main Purpose of the Job:
To ensure compliance with:
National legislation,
Kenya concession environmental and social management obligations,
Permits and License conditions,
IFC Performance Standards and other Safeguard Policies
To implement the company’s Environment Management Plan (EMP).
To implement RVR’s Integrated Environmental Management System (IEMS)
General Responsibilities
Liaise with the National Environmental Management Authority (NEMA).
Conduct internal environmental awareness training.
Conduct environmental induction for new staff, visitors and contractors.
Carry out internal compliance audits to the IEMS, EMP and other management systems.
Review environmental monitoring reports and update corrective action registers.
Key Duties
Waste Management
Update and maintain hazardous and non-hazardous waste records.
Update facility specific waste management plans.
Audit third party waste management facilities.
Supervise third party NEMA licensed waste handlers.
Accidental Spills
Update and maintain an environmental emergency preparedness and response plan.
Conduct self-assessment audit for Tier 1 oil spill readiness.
Coordinate emergency response drills with stakeholders.
Conduct practical HAZMAT training to emergency response teams.
Assess spill sites and recommend appropriate cleanup methods.
Biodiversity Management
Maintain an updated ecological database for the active network.
Advise management on any significant biodiversity issues.
Material Management (non-renewable)
Compile and review operations and vegetation management chemicals (e.g. lubricants, spirits and herbicides) consumption and reclamation inventory.
Maintain an updated MSDS register.
Recommend optimization opportunities for non-renewable materials consumption.
Support the procurement process with review of new products.
Environmental Management System (EMS) Certification Process
Maintain and update documentation and records.
Coordinate ISO 14001 surveillance / certification audit.
Follow-up with closure of non-conformities.
Participate in management review meetings.
Integrated Environmental Management System (IEMS) Manual
Formulate IEMS Committees in all registered Workplaces.
Offer technical support to the IEMS committees.
Maintain and update the IEMS Manual.
Energy Management System
Maintain and update energy resource related data.
Compile daily, weekly, monthly and quarterly reports.
Develop facility specific energy management plans.
Environmental Impact Assessments (EIAs) and Environmental Audits (EAs)
Carry out internal EAs annually.
Participate in the undertaking of EIAs.
Academic / Professional Qualifications / Certifications
Minimum Degree in Environmental Studies from recognized institutions.
A Master’s degree in Environmental studies will be an added advantage.
MUST Be a Certified Environmental Impact Assessor and a Certified Environmental Lead Auditor by the National Environment Management Authority (NEMA).
Hold an ISO 14001 Internal Auditor Certification by an ISO Accredited Institution.
Knowledge, Experience and Skills
Minimum 3 years’ relevant experience in an environmental advisory role in a production setup.
ISO 14001 working knowledge.
Participated in an Environmental Impact Assessment and / or Environmental Audit as either a team member or contributing specialist.
Data Analytical skills.
Computer Literacy.
Demonstrated ability to work under minimum supervision.