The successful candidate will champion both Packed and Bulk LPG sales in the country, in a highly competitive and rapidly evolving market through B2C business appointed distributors.
S/He will maintain, develop and grow existing customers through increased volume and margins whilst at all times delivering customer satisfaction
Sales Manager Job Responsibilities
Evaluate, develop and implement LPG business plans and strategies in Kenya, aligned with VE’s LPG vision, strategy and direction, and turn-around the current declining business (volume) trends.
Deliver both financial and non-financial LPG business targets through a disciplined and effective implementation of functional plans.
Work with Government and Industry in order to promote high standards, good practices and a level playing field through the development and enforcement of a robust regulatory framework for LPG.
Manage the business in compliance with VE LPG HSSE requirements, policies and guidelines.
Implement an effective Packed LPG Route-to-Market channel management for growth and penetration and market share.
Implement LPG distributor program with clear targets and objectives that enable VEK monitor performance against plan, while developing and maintaining long term commercial relationships with the distributors and their customers.
Manage LPG staff career and talent development, including retention.
Drive the implementation of LPG marketing propositions & promotions, with support from Marketing.
Conduct and support technical training for LPG bulk customers; and for LPG distributor’s, their staff, and customers.
Requirements for the Sales Manager Job
Bachelor’s Degree in Business related field: Sales & Marketing
5 Years extensive sales experience; channel/distributor management, selling & negotiation, marketing strategy, customer relationship management
Application Deadline: Application Deadline Jan 19, 2017
-
LPG Sales Manager
-
Network Systems Administrator ICT Manager Tax Manager
The successful candidate will be responsible for effective implementation and monitoring of usage of ICT resources and its maintenance and ensuring smooth operations of all hardware and software resources.
Network Systems Administrator Job Responsibilities
Ensure that all computers, servers and other IT resources and related peripheral equipment are kept in good working order through regular checks, timely servicing and preventive maintenance.
Arrange for repairs in consultation with the CFO/MFA. Liaise with the teaching staff in ensuring that IT resources are in working order at all times including public examination, etc. as per the academic requirements.
Monitor the usage of software across the Company system and take action where the use of unauthorized software is detected.
Ensure proper usage of computers in accordance with the organization’s ICT users’ policy.
Ensure virus protection is updated and current on all Company computers and the firewall is functioning as intended.
Establish a routine for essential backups and monitor that if is occurring safely and accurately.
Coordinate and control use of internet facilities, and allocation of bandwidth
Administer local area networking,
Carry out timely checks on all the computer labs in the schools.
Ensure that a backup of all software is stored and recorded in the Central Office.
Qualifications for the Network Systems Administrator Job
Degree in computer Science/ Information Technology/ Computer Engineering or related studies
3 Years’ experience as in Network and Systems Administration
Knowledge of the ERP System
go to method of application » -
Communications Assistant
Communications Assistant Job Major Responsibilities
Organize images in shared drive (and PEC hard drives) in folders that are intuitive and chronological, and able to be used with and without watermark
Organize all logos, watermarks, icons, vector logos, etc into a folder that is easily accessible and sharable
Load all contacts into contact (program/issue specific?) database to start fresh in 2017
Lead on the day-to-day part of the library overhaul and inventory management
Support organization, management and inventory of printed products across the Center
Develop a PEC mood board on Pinterest for looks, logos and ideas about print products
Go through the online stylebook and make updates or additions based on what we identify as missing
Qualifications and Experience for the Communications Assistant Job
Bachelor’s degree in communication
At least 2 years post-qualification experience
Strong communication skills (written and oral) with a wide range and level of audience
Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills as well as ability to work in a culturally diverse team -
P&C Coordinator Senior Supply Chain Officer
Major Responsibilities for the P & C Coordinator Job
Compensation & Payroll Management
Liaise with Birches Group to ensure Salary & Benefits surveys for Kenya and Somalia are conducted regularly.
Liaise with GC Compensation to facilitate the development of new salary scales when required.
Prepare merit increment and salary adjustment analyses as and when required
Liaise with field P&C Officers and field managers to facilitate the roll out of new scale when necessary
Prepare merit increment letters to staff as and when they are implemented.
Provide advice to managers and employees regarding general compensation queries.
Ensure timely and accurate processing of monthly payroll and out of payroll payments.
Facilitate and ensure quarterly and annual PAYE returns are submitted to KRA in time by the tax consultant
Ensure Kenyan international staff taxes are computed, reviewed by Finance and submitted to GC Payroll on time as and when there are changes affecting payroll.
Ensure timely preparation and payment of final dues for separating staff.
Work closely with the financial analyst to prepare annual budget for salary and benefits
Our People System Management
Conduct Our People trainings for field P&C Officers as and when required
Conduct ESS/MSS orientation for new / existing staff and managers
Liaise with the P&C users on a monthly basis to ensure that Our People data is accurate
Ensure that Our People monthly error rate reports are consistently below 0.5%
Generate reports (gender ratios, employment changes, leave balances, turnover ratios etc..) for performance tracking and management decisions
Ensure accurate and timely submission of annual employee census report
Benefits Administration
Manage the medical schemes for Somali and Kenyan national staff ( member enrolment and deletion, hospital admissions, staff medical limits, reviews and policy renewals etc)
Ensure accuracy of premiums charged/credited under both the medical and group life schemes and the claims settled against the outpatient funds.
Liaise with the insurer/insurance broker and pension administrator regarding employee benefits and services (Pension withdrawal payments, referrals etc).
Ensure staff receive orientation/updates on benefits entitlement for medical, pension and group life.
Prepare and submit housing worksheets/PAFs for international staff for appropriate G&S entitlement.
Business Partnering
Train line managers on new P&C products under portfolio
Conduct biannual opinion surveys to seek feedback from staff and managers regarding P&C services
Implement action plans within portfolio resulting from Our Voice Survey or other opinion surveys.
Liaise with line managers to find effective and customer driven solutions with regards to problems affecting their staff
Staff Wellbeing
Organize wellness sessions for staff with the relevant service providers on a periodic basis
Facilitate staff welfare activities for staff occasions (bereavement, staff farewell, new born, birthdays, hospitalization etc)
Administer the implementation of staff well-being policy/initiatives( SALTI etc)
Ensure quarterly staff meetings take place.
Facilitate psychosocial support for staff in need.
Provide peer support as and when required.
Qualifications for the P & C Coordinator Job
A university degree in Human Resource Management, Business Management or the equivalent
Minimum four years’ experience as a Human Resource Officer in charge of Compensation & Benefits, staff care, human resource information system in a large International Organization
Demonstrates well-developed interpersonal skills, excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
Very good organizational and coordination skills
Excellent attention to details with good analytical skills
Very good customer service skills and problem solving skills.
Very good negotiation and facilitation skills
Ability to work in a multicultural environment and promote team cohesion
Extensive knowledge of international staffing processes and policies
A good understanding of Kenya labour laws, some knowledge of the Somalia labour laws
Thorough knowledge of office systems, including computer applications in Microsoft office
Working Environment / Conditions
Work environment: Office-based
Travel: 30% travel to Somalia
go to method of application » -
Male Community Outreach Worker
Job Summary
Through outreach within the communities, the job holder will be able to identify the most at risk and vulnerable refugees and provide them with the necessary information and link them with opportunities for psychosocial and vulnerability assessment.
Main Duties & Responsibilities
1) Case work and case management
Assist in the identification of vulnerable refugees in the community in need of targeted assistance and other interventions offered by HIAS including the provision of direct assistance to refugees in the community
Assist with the translation for refugees in the community during assessments, home visits, counseling sessions and other activities as may be required.
Assist in internal referrals for appropriate intervention for vulnerable refugees in the community
Conduct external referrals of refugees to the appropriate partners for services beyond the scope of HIAS.
Attend UNHCR meetings as community leaders and relay information to the larger refugee community.
Monitor incidences the community such as police arrests, harassments and other matters of concern within the community and report to HIAS and other relevant partners.
Provide support to caseworkers in the tracking of individual cases and updating progress/status.
2.) Community outreach and community activities
Facilitate peer to peer discussion and other community engagement events organized for the purpose of creating awareness and disseminating of information to members of the community
Assist in the mobilization of community members for group therapy, support groups, community forums and sensitization campaigns in the communities
Accompany social workers for home visits, and conduct follow-ups visits and provide feedback reports to the social workers.
3.) Reporting
Ø Provide weekly and monthly reports and data to the head of office highlighting individual performance, progress against targets, any outstanding issues of interest/concern and highlighting the needs of the clients.
4.) Program development and Management
Attend regular staff meetings, trainings, monthly supervision and other meetings as required and ensure regular personal development.
Attend to clients at the desk days as assigned
Perform other related duties as assigned
Job specifications
Must be an Ethiopian with proficiency in English or Swahili, Oromo and Amharic and any other specific major language spoken within the refugee community.
Basic literacy and numeracy skills.
Should be well integrated to the dynamics and needs of members of the refugee community within their areas.
Good working knowledge of the community needs and gaps
Ability to work with members of the community with little or no supervision
Computer literacy
Strong communication and interpersonal skills
Strong counselling skills
Strong training skills in community development and working with PSN will be an added advantage.
No less than two years work experience, including at least 1 year working with the refugee community, preferably with an NGO. -
Lodges Marketing Assistant
The successful candidate will be part of the marketing team and will assist the team in the preparation and execution of property-wide events and promotions, developing and implementing marketing and advertising campaigns.
S/He should have exceptional communication skills, take initiative to ensure smooth department operations, demonstrated ability to make decisions in accordance with established procedures.
Duties for the Marketing Assistant Job
Assisting the marketing team with marketing activities.
Assisting with the production of marketing materials and literature.
Managing the production of a wide range of marketing communications
Providing support for marketing events and fairs as required
Assist with the collation of information for promotional literature.
Maintaining & Uploading marketing material on website, blogs and other social media platforms.
Updating and maintaining the marketing department’s documentation and databases.
Managing events, booking venues and ordering marketing materials.
Marketing Assistant Job Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in Marketing
2 years’ experience in the hotel industry; hotel, lodges/ tented camps
Willing to work in Kenya or Uganda
Personable, presentable and articulate.
Effective project management skills
Sound understanding of marketing principles
Computer proficient with Microsoft Office, Adobe InDesign and Adobe PhotoShop -
Program Manager Business Development Manager
Relationships and Contacts:
Dean and members of School Management Committee,
Talent Partners across different sectors, nationally and regionally,
Faculty, Professional, Statutory and Regulatory Bodies,
Collaborative partners, partner business schools in Kenya and globally,
Interdepartmental relationships with colleagues and departments across the Business School. Key stakeholders include: Quality assurance, Marketing, Finance and procurement, HR, Alumni office and Coaching teams
Departmental relationships; open, customized and coordination teams.
Job Purpose
To market and sell Agribusiness programs in liaison with the Head of Agribusiness Programs, while building and cultivating sustainable key relationships with potential public and commercial partners, nationally and regionally.
Program Manager Job Responsibilities
Business development
Lead Generation: Carrying out sales and marketing activities, identifying and follow up on sales leads including marketing letters aimed at generating more business opportunities for growth and development.
County and Regional expansion: Identify and attend strategic marketing activities to promote SBS brand visibility and seek new business opportunities.
Client Relationship Management: Developing and maintaining relationships with new and existing clients, developing industry linkages so that they continue to use SBS as their knowledge partner in transforming Africa leaders. Continually devise ways to increase customer experience and deepen client/partner relationships and maintain lasting client and partner relationships.
Networking and Brand awareness activities: Identify and attend networking activities and events that promote SBS brand visibility and enhance interactions with business leaders, in liaison with marketing department.
Internal networking activities: Attend alumni networking events, on-going classroom sessions, cocktails, breakfast events to constantly seek opportunities for repeat business.
Design marketing materials e.g. brochures, adverts and e-invites in liaison with Marketing department
Client Database Management: Data-mining, database update and clean-up
Budgetary Responsibility
Revenue Targets: Seek to meet set revenue targets within stipulated financial and budgeting guidelines
Debt Management: Collect all program fees relating to programs prior to commencement or as per approved financial payment plans. A sale is only complete after collection.
Cost Management: Managing the cost drivers and specific line items as per approved budget
Profitability Targets: Ensure set margin targets are attained for individual assignments
Annual budgets: Submit to the director annual budgets within stipulated deadlines
Management Reports
Internal management reports: Prepare and submit management reports on agribusiness activities, activity schedules and plans to the Agribusiness Lead as per agreed timelines.
Client Reports: Schedule progress review meetings with clients, submit client reports on – going and concluded projects
Any other tasks that maybe assigned by the Head of Agribusiness.
Requirements for the Program Manager Job
Bachelor’s Degree in a Business related course with a minimum Upper Second Class degree award.
3 – 4 years’ relevant working experience in sales. Managerial experience, and an understanding of the Country’s agricultural sector will be an added advantage.
Ability to work well under pressure and meet deadlines.
Team player, with a lot of initiative.
Organizational, presentation and communication skills with great attention to detail.
Competence in building and effectively managing interpersonal relationships at all levels within the institution and with external stakeholders.
go to method of application » -
Graduate Architect – Property Development Company Senior Media Sales Executive Junior Media Sales Executive
Responsibilities
Offer technical knowledge to ensure designs provide sustainability
Provide technically competent and aesthetically sensitive solutions to projects
Turn ideas into tangible solutions that meet the needs of clients
Provide solutions that accommodate budgets without compromising quality
Develop schedules, budgets and proposals
Build, maintain and manage client relationships
Ensure construction projects meet environmental, safety, structural, zoning and aesthetic standards according to clients’ specifications
Communicate & co-ordinate project requirements with the project team and other involved parties
Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in Architecture
At least 2 years experience handling similar engagements
Thorough understanding and knowledge of building codes, zoning regulations and approval process
Experience managing multiple projects
Strong leadership skills – ability to manage teams effectively
Excellent communication skills (verbal and written)
Highly organized and detail-driven
Is attuned to areas of structural, mechanical, electrical and site requirements and can effectively interpret drawings
Must have a working knowledge of current version of AutoCAD
go to method of application » -
Marketing & Enrollment Manager Senior Operations Officer – Finance Marketing Manager Sales Manager Retail Marketing Executive Accountant
The Marketing & Enrollment Manager coordinates;
All aspects of market research.
Brand compliance and monitoring.
Campaign design and evaluation.
Product development.
Content strategy.
Digital outreach.
Public relations.
Sales and new market feasibility testing.
Success in the role will be measured by:
(i) evidence of increased positive market visibility and stakeholder engagement; and
(ii) numbers of enrolled and paid-up students.
Key Responsibilities
The incumbent will:
As member of the senior management team, contribute to the overall business strategy for all business lines for the Group, including special initiatives, joint ventures and partnerships.
Keep up-to-date with industry, maintaining awareness of competitor activity and market trends.
Perform ongoing competitive market research and positioning to aggressively drive enrolment.
Continually scan the environment for potential opportunities for new products and partnerships.
Lead and monitor digital content development, tracking and evaluation.
Establish systems and processes for lead generation, tracking, closing and evaluation.
Negotiate and close sales with support of the marketing team.
Deliver effective communications campaigns differentiated for various stakeholders.
Lead development, delivery and distribution of exceptional marketing collateral (including social media)
Support all defining transactions (market testing/entry, joint ventures, acquisitions, etc.)
Develop long-term professional relationships with existing, new and potential clients.
Identify and build a long-term active pipeline, including both existing and potential markets.
Develop and execute tools and processes to strengthen sales outreach and support function.
Represent the Company at industry events, in Kenya and globally.
Establish and grow relationships with local, regional and international media.
Lead brand development, monitoring and compliance.
Plan and manage training and marketing events.
Create and monitor market share and other performance metrics.
Build, train, mentor and motivate a business development team supported by a sales force.
Supervise suppliers and subordinate staff and support peers and seniors as needed.
Any other tasks assigned.
Requirements
The ideal candidate should have over 10 years’ experience, demonstrating experience in growing market penetration and sales volumes for new products.
S/he holds an MBA and/or professional marketing credentials and has exposure to global best practice in higher education marketing.
Additional Skills
Formal training in marketing and business development
Selling and closing skills
Good command of Microsoft Office
Excellent spoken and written Business English
Strong work ethic, integrity, initiative and attention to detail
Leadership and team-building skills
Strong analytical, organizational and strategic skills
Polished professional appearance and demeanor.
go to method of application » -
Head of Market Risk
Job PurposeThe jobholder will be part of the team that ensures that market risk is identified, measured, reported andchallenged to agreed standards across Barclays bank Kenya. The Jobholder will also be responsible for implementing the market, liquidity and interest rate risk control environment around Markets and Treasury businesses in BBK-based legal entities or branches, monitoring, supporting and challenging the direction of the firm’s own investment portfolio in a manner consistent with the strategy of the organization.Main accountabilities and approximate time splitAccountabilityTime split 10%:Effective Origination, execution and monitoring of deals
Participate in new product / business developments, significant change processes and complex trade reviews by performing risk assessment
Contribution in the development and approval of new products in Global Markets
Contribution to the preparation and approval of large and non-standard transactions within the bank
Contribution in control of limits and exposures on trading counterparties
Accountability: Controls (Mandatory for all roles)Time split 30%:Effective Stakeholder relationship management
Continually interact with Front Office staff to discuss risk profile and key risks
Build strong internal (Market Risk) and external (Front Office and other Infrastructure areas) relationships, to build synergies and efficiencies
Manage business needs and expectations
Providing actionable advice on current and emerging issues for all business lines
Work directly with, and develop effective and constructive working relationships with a diverse set of stakeholders including: Head of Markets, Head of Sales and Trading, Head of RBB, Treasurer, Head of Credit, Head of CIB, Chief operations officer, Head of Compliance, Chief finance officer and Chief risk officer. Risk and control“Ensure that all activities and duties are carried out in full compliance with regulatory requirements, Enterprise Wide Risk Management Framework and internal Barclays Policies and Policy Standards. Understand and manage risks and risk events (incidents) relevant to the role.”Technical skills / Competencies
Bachelor’s degree (NQF Level 6) in Statistics, Mathematics, Risk Management or Accounting
More than 4 years’ experience in Market Risk, Treasury, Front Office, Middle Office, Finance or Product Control in a financial institution, financial regulatory or consulting companies.
Experience in being able to produce high quality work under pressure, prioritise work and meet deadlines.
Proficient in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook) and the Internet
High level of analytical skill
Preferred:
Post graduate qualification (NQF7) in Statistics, Mathematics, Risk Management or
Accounting
MBA qualification
Knowledge, Expertise and ExperienceKnowledge & Skills: (Maximum of 6)
Working knowledge of the banking environment, local and global markets
Excellent interpersonal communication skills (verbal and written communication)
Stakeholder management skills
Analytical skills
Excellent MS Excel skills
Good understanding of the regulatory and control environment
Competencies: (Maximum of 8 competencies)
Deciding and initiating action
Adapting and responding to change
Strong communication and influencing skills
Planning and organising
Coping with pressure and setbacks
Analytical skills
Relationship building and partnership approach
Delivering results and exceeding expectations
Barclays ValuesApprovals
Respect
Integrity
Service
Excellence
Stewardship
Agreed by Current Job HolderAgreed by Line ManagerCo-signed by HR ManagerPrimary LocationKenyaJob TypePermanent/Regular