Jobs Kenya

Application Deadline: Application Deadline Nov 30, 2017

  • Sales Supervisor

    Sales Supervisor

    Job Purpose

    Overall responsible for managing company’s sales – Cosmetics
    Responsible for looking recruiting Key Accounts eg. Major supermarkets
    Must continuously grow the revenue of the company
    In charge of brand visibility and merchandising at the branches
    Maximize every selling opportunity to achieve targets and build relationships with partners

    Jobs Responsibilities

    To meet monthly, quarterly, and annual retail revenue targets and grow sales month by month Strategy Formulation-responsible for senior level decision making and both day to day management and strategic direction of the sales growth of the organization.
    Conduct intensive and structured prospecting of new clients to identify and develop new accounts
    Introduce the company’s profile and communicate the selection of products available
    Focus on increasing the sales and supervise the sales process by follow up on orders, deliveries and collections
    Provide market feedback to the Managing Director regarding movement of goods / brands
    Ensure payment of receivables in a timely and diplomatic fashion
    Build and maintain effective customer relationships in order to build strong loyalty
    Handle and respond to existing products queries from clients quickly, effectively and accurately
    Managing customer relationship
    Grow the Sales Volumes-Proactively ensure steady sales growth for the company as the company retains market competitiveness and positive image as well as ensure continuous sales growth at by building a high-performance sales team that delivers results, maximizing sales to the current clientele
    In charge of all marketing activities
    Development of action plans to penetrate New Markets-Initiate, coordinate, design and implement concrete strategies to ensure penetration into new markets in implementation of sales strategy
    Management of the Sales Process -Across the regions, ensuring sales analysis and market trends are in line with the company’s strategic plan.
    Develop and maintain a thorough understanding of the industry and products in details
    Drive client satisfaction to encourage repeat business and secure new opportunities
    Develop marketing campaigns. To identify and map attractive sales areas and plan for marketing activities around the country
    Increase partners’ Brand awareness and build-up strong and sustainable relationships with partners.
    To ensure after-sales service issues are managed in time and to the satisfaction of the customers

    Qualifications

    A Diploma/degree in business related field with 3 years’ experience in FMCG
    Passionate about Fashion and Beauty
    Previous sales experience and a strategic thinker, previous contacts essential
    Well-developed negotiation skills
    A strong results orientation with a track record of hitting and exceeding targets.
    Proven ability to identify and develop relationships with key accounts
    A self-starter with a tenacious and autonomous attitude towards developing new business and managing targets
    Energetic and aggressive with personal selling experience with wide sales network.
    Good analytical and leadership skills, a leader who knows how to motivate and control a team
    Strong communication, negotiation and presentation skills.
    Computer Skills: Word, excel, and power-point
    An interest, enthusiasm and passion for sales

  • Emergency Program Intern

    Emergency Program Intern

    About the Role
    CARE International in Somalia is providing the opportunity for internship at its Nairobi office. The intern will join the Humanitarian and Emergency Response team in Somalia/Somaliland. Under the supervision of the Senior Emergency Program Officer, the internship offers the opportunity to acquire direct exposure to the functionality of Humanitarian and emergency response as well as provide practical experience. The objective is to enhance the intern’s educational experience through practical work assignments and wallow the intern to gain insight into the work of CARE International in Somalia. The intern is expected to work in close collaboration with the emergency program team.
    Key responsibilities

    Work closely with Senior Emergency Program Officer based in Nairobi and participate in and contribute to the planning, design, implementation and evaluation of projects.
    Follow up on procurement needs in Nairobi.
    Ensure Filling and proper documentation is done for all the Emergency projects.
    In close liaison with Senior Emergency Program Officer provide support to the field staff.
    Assist in reviewing Program Progress Reports (monthly, quarterly and Annual reports)
    Assist in maintaining a report calendar (monthly, quarterly and annual reporting) for all humanitarian and emergency projects in Somalia/Somaliland.
    Write, edit, produce and disseminate program information, including reports, articles and other materials to Emergency team and other units in CARE Somalia.
    Performing other duties as directed by the Emergency Director

    Requirements

    Relevant University Degree- Having graduated not more than two years back.
    Excellent writing and communication skills, including research skills, proposal and report writing skill
    Good computer skills in MS Word, Excel, SPSS, power point and relevant software packages
    Experience of using online and offline resources for research purposes
    Willingness to get involved with a wide variety of emergency projects
    Excellent interpersonal skills

    Preferred skills

    Experience of studying in the humanitarian sector
    Experience of database management
    Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously, resolve issues, operate independently and with minimal supervision
    Ability to maintain effective working relationships with a diverse team to achieve the overall goal
    Ability to work under extreme pressure
    Willingness to travel to the field

  • Registered Clinical Officer

    Registered Clinical Officer

    Requirements

    Applicants should possess a Diploma in Clinical Medicine/Surgery or Health related areas
    in addition to registration by the Clinical Officers Council of Kenya.

  • Emergency Program NGO Internship

    Emergency Program NGO Internship

    Job Description
    The objective is to enhance the intern’s educational experience through practical work assignments and wallow the intern to gain insight into the work of CARE International in Somalia. The intern is expected to work in close collaboration with the emergency program team.
    Responsibilities

    Work closely with Senior Emergency Program Officer based in Nairobi and participate in and contribute to the planning, design, implementation and evaluation of projects.
    Follow up on procurement needs in Nairobi.
    Ensure Filling and proper documentation is done for all the Emergency projects.
    In close liaison with Senior Emergency Program Officer provide support to the field staff.
    Assist in reviewing Program Progress Reports (monthly, quarterly and Annual reports)
    Assist in maintaining a report calendar (monthly, quarterly and annual reporting) for all humanitarian and emergency projects in Somalia/Somaliland.
    Write, edit, produce and disseminate program information, including reports, articles and other materials to Emergency team and other units in CARE Somalia.
    Performing other duties as directed by the Emergency Director

    Requirements for the Emergency Program NGO Internship

    Relevant University Degree- Having graduated not more than two years back.
    Excellent writing and communication skills, including research skills, proposal and report writing skill
    Good computer skills in MS Word, Excel, SPSS, power point and relevant software packages
    Experience of using online and offline resources for research purposes
    Willingness to get involved with a wide variety of emergency projects
    Excellent interpersonal skills

    Preferred skills

    Experience of studying in the humanitarian sector
    Experience of database management
    Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously, resolve issues, operate independently and with minimal supervision
    Ability to maintain effective working relationships with a diverse team to achieve the overall goal
    Ability to work under extreme pressure
    Willingness to travel to the field

  • Pharmaceutical Technologist Maintenance Officer Assistance Maintenance Officer Fitness Instructor

    Pharmaceutical Technologist Maintenance Officer Assistance Maintenance Officer Fitness Instructor

    Job Description

    Applicants should possess a Higher National Diploma in Pharmaceutical Technology or
    Diploma in Pharmaceutical Technology with 3 years working experience as a Pharmaceutical Assistant Scale 7 or its equivalent
    Must be registered by the Kenya Pharmacists and Poisons Board

     

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  • Customer Experience Officer

    Customer Experience Officer

    To provide efficient and effective customer service to all customers; -internal and external, with utmost level of consistency and quality
    Duties

    Observing turnaround times of key services – attending to clients & documentation (New business, renewals, Financial Statements, Claims reporting & processing)
    Attend to general business enquiries by customers.
    Liaising with all Departments to ensure that issues escalated arising from customer queries are resolved within 24 hrs to maintain customer satisfaction and loyalty.
    Maintain Voice of Customer Report – Queries, Complaints and Compliments register on key areas i.e. responsiveness, assurance, empathy and tangibles.
    Update and enrich data in the CRM within the agreed operational guidelines.
    Educate customers on all our products and services and encourage them to participate and give feedback.
    Solicit customer feedback and identify problem trends for improvement actions. Assisting in GA travel Sales & Marketing.

    Job Qualifications

    Diploma in Business or Customer care and service.
    3 years’ experience

    Competencies Level

    Results driven
    Customer service
    Creativity/Innovation
    Technical credibility
    Continuous improvement
    Teamwork
    Communication

  • Shipping Assistant

    Shipping Assistant

    Job Decription
    The position will be responsible for coordinating with customer/clients and internal departments in making customs declarations for the import and export of goods.
    Job Responsibilities

    Coordination of all shipments including preparations of all documentations required to ensure the shipments are done.
    Application of Import Declaration Form.
    Application of Pest Control Product Board Import license.
    Application of Kenya bureau of Standard Consignment Documents.
    Application of Port Health Services Consignment Documents.
    Preparation of all prepayment to the relevant authorities and ensuring all the documents are passed by the relevant authorities.
    Ensuring all the custom documents and shipping line charges are paid on time.
    Processing and application of exemptions.
    Preparation of prepayments to the Clearing Agents.
    Following up on shipments from the port of arrival up to delivery.
    Following up on all proper and accurate documentation with the relevant authorities and ensuring they are processed on time.
    Preparation of container delivery reports.

    Qualifications

    Diploma in Clearing & Forwarding/Shipping.
    At least One year experience working in a busy logistics company.
    Excellent communications, interpersonal, organizational and administrative skills.
    Must be computer literate.
    Able to work in a team.

  • Head of Engineering

    Head of Engineering

    Job Responsibilities

    Ensure that Food Safety, Environmental, Health and Safety, engineering and quality standards and procedures are adhered to.
    Ensure implementation of Safety and Standards procedures to support the company strategic plan.
    Keep equipment operational by coordinating maintenance and repair services; following manufacturer’s instructions and established procedures
    Developing and managing engineering standards and procedures to effectively utilize equipment and materials to maximize production and maintain product quality
    Lead and manage the installation and commissioning of new machines including monitoring performance and carrying out corrective measures
    Monitoring production cost by proper utilization of resources in the plant and budgetary control.
    Contributing to successful product development by confirming specifications for new mould, dyes and tooling.
    Performing engineering analysis and ensuring lowest machine energy and spares consumption reported to ensure corrective action is taken to achieve overall objectives.
    Play an instrumental role in equipment and machinery purchase decisions to ensure that technical aspects are appropriately handled.
    Ensure optimal application of technology and engineering resources to meet product development and/or customer requirements, per the product and/or marketing requirements in terms of reduced equipment breakdowns.
    Establish, document, implement and monitor equipment maintenance schedules in liaison with production while ensuring machine, equipment and process safety for optimum efficiency.
    Report on engineering activities on a regular basis to the Senior Management team, ensuring accurate and timely reporting of the relevant Key Performance Indicators.
    Drive Key Performance Indicators across all areas of the Engineering function to ensure that all projects are delivered on cost and on time to the highest quality standards.
    Provide leadership to Engineering department, coach, mentor, develop direct reports, and manage a high performing team that delivers continuous improvement, added value and cost reductions.
    Play instrumental role in ensuring highest standards of competency and productivity of engineering team
    Benchmarking and implementing best practices in manufacturing & respective areas of work Implementing product quality, customer & Service Excellence and Change initiatives to achieve desired business plans and culture

    Qualifications

    Bachelor’s degree in relevant Engineering field
    At-least 6 year(s) relevant experience within a similar role.
    Membership to the related professional body.
    Demonstrable leadership, management & employee relations skills.
    Project management skills.
    Knowledge in AutoCAD.
    Good analytical, problem solving and decision making skills.

  • Management Accountant

    Management Accountant

    Job Description Background:
    Nanyuki Cottage Hospital (NCH), in Nanyuki Kenya, is a non-profit private charity, with 50 in-patient beds, an operating theatre, laboratory, radiography department, and pharmacy. Widely recognized as the leading healthcare provider in the region, the hospital offers general out-patient medical services, as well as antiretroviral therapy, family planning, maternity and pediatric services, HIV counseling, dental services, and immunization. The hospital also hosts a frail care facility and sheltered housing.
    Scope
    Under the Finance manager, your role will be to produce timely, accurate management information; to consolidate budget and forecast/business plan information; to perform key reconciliation tasks; to assist with yearend processes and statutory accounts preparation.
    Job Description and Person Specification:

    Management Accountant
    Review and analyze all inputs and produce the monthly consolidated Management Information Pack
    Provide ad-hoc management reports
    Provide variance analysis and commentary in support of the MI Pack, incorporating notes and updates as directed
    Consolidate annual budget, including long-term cash flow planning, and business plan/forecast information for subsequent years
    Manage timetable for Finance Manager’s input to budgeting, forecasting and monthly reporting requirements
    Payroll management to ensure its correctness and that it’s approved and payments are made within the stipulated deadlines
    Perform key reconciliation tasks including regular bank reconciliations, monthly payroll reconciliations before salaries can be signed off and balance sheet items reconciliation including the major GLs.

    Person Specification:
    Qualifications, Skills & Essential Experience: 

    Completed university degree from an accredited academic institution preferably in Management and a Qualified accountant (CPA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent) 
    At least 3 years accounting experience in a busy, progressive and tightly managed medium sized business, including: monthly reporting, annual budget preparation, financial modeling, cash flow reporting and statutory accounts;
    Strong analytical skills and the ability to manipulate financial data for reporting with use of various financial ratios, tables & graphics. 
    Extensive experience of computerized accounting systems including report writing, highly proficient Microsoft Office and strong spreadsheet manipulation skills;
    Excellent interpersonal skills including the ability to communicate effectively and work collaboratively contributing to a collegial team environment;
    Ability to ‘think outside the box’ and to assimilate data into meaningful financial information 
    A meticulous and methodical approach h. Takes initiative and drives high levels of performance management maintaining a high level of accuracy and detail.