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  • Outbound Sales Representative

    Outbound Sales Representative

    For this task we are looking for a candidate with a structured mindset who is field oriented and understands the trade well.
    Job Responsibilities

    Scout for prospects that have office furniture needs
    Collect market data and be able to report back with accuracy
    Take part in sales training
    Build and maintain strong and healthy relations with customers
    Various other tasks will be given
    Plan, prepare and present persuasive approaches and pitches to potential corporate clients
    Assess the needs of the corporate clients and provide viable solutions while meeting sales targets
    Identify and grow opportunities within assigned territory achieving set sales targets
    Attend corporate client meetings
    Grow and retain existing corporate accounts by presenting new solutions and services to them
    Market intelligence in the office furniture industry

    Qualifications

    Must be confident and articulate when expressing yourself
    Must be able and willing to aggressively sell office furniture
    A business related degree is an added advantage
    At least 1 to 2 years experience in Corporate Sales
    Consistent track record in achieving sales targets
    Excellent planning and organizational skills
    Ability to multi-task and get things done to completion
    A Team player with good interpersonal and communication skills
    Excellent networking and prospecting skills
    1- 2 years sales experience from the B2B industry in Kenya

    Competences

    Field oriented
    Structured mindset
    Proactive mindset and likes to take initiative
    Ability to think analytical and plan effectively
    Ability to build strong relations with customer
    Drive and commitment
    Honesty and integrity
    Confident and able to overcome challenges
    Professional appearance
    Its an added advantage to have an existing portfolio of previous clients to convert
    Good communication skills
    Proven Sales Track Record
    Strong English language skill

  • Director of Data Science Junior Accountant Assistant Property Manager

    Director of Data Science Junior Accountant Assistant Property Manager

    Ref No 3172
    Duma Works is recruiting a Director of Data science for one of our clients; ​a​ ​high-growth​ ​edtech​ ​company​ ​in​ ​Nairobi.
    Job Responsibilities

    Developing and executing a cutting-edge data science program that impacts the lives of our learners, generates social and financial returns for partners, and delivers business intelligence to the entire team;
    Running analysis between the company’s database and the databases of our multinational partners (banks, MNOs, agribusinesses, research consortiums, etc.) to identify correlations that will translate into major product innovations in both predictive and prescriptive analytics;
    Developing and sourcing solutions to integrate with the company platform that will process unstructured text received from learners in order for our system to better respond to their questions, direct learners to relevant content, and infer user traits;
    Designing strategies for accessing and generating training data sets, improving data privacy and security, and automating computation;
    Mining the millions of interactions in our system to uncover new opportunities for product development;
    Attracting, structuring, and coaching a team of data scientists and analysts;
    Publishing white papers on the technical innovations behind our impact;
    Contributing thought leadership with industry executives at the multinational organizations partners with;
    Participating in community events, trade meetups, and industry workshops in Nairobi and globally.

    Qualifications

    8+​ ​years​ ​of​ ​professional​ ​experience​ ​in​ ​data​ ​science,​ ​statistics,​ ​or​ ​mathematics​ ​with​ ​at​ ​least​ ​3​ ​years​ ​in​ ​a management​ ​capacity;
    Master’s​ ​degree​ ​preferred​ ​but​ ​not​ ​required;
    Advanced​ ​technical​ ​knowledge​ ​of​ ​R;
    Practical​ ​experience​ ​developing​ ​algorithms​ ​through​ ​ML​ ​and​ ​non-ML​ ​techniques​ ​to​ ​develop​ ​analytical​ ​products;
    Experience​ ​with​ ​classification,​ ​cluster​ ​analysis,​ ​data​ ​mining,​ ​database​ ​architecture,​ ​and​ ​visualization.
    Experience​ ​leading​ ​and​ ​training​ ​high​ ​performing​ ​technical​ ​teams;
    Ability​ ​to​ ​live​ ​and​ ​work​ ​in​ ​Nairobi​ ​full​ ​time;

    Compensation​ ​and​ ​Benefits:
    We​ ​aspire​ ​to​ ​be​ ​competitive​ ​on​ ​compensation​ ​although,​ ​as​ ​an​ ​early-stage​ ​social​ ​enterprise,​ ​many​ ​on​ ​the​ ​team​ ​work​ ​just below​ ​market​ ​rate.​ ​To​ ​make​ ​up​ ​for​ ​that,​ ​staff​ ​are​ ​able​ ​to​ ​participate​ ​in​ ​the​ ​company’s ​employee​ ​share​ ​program.​ ​We​ ​also​ ​offer a​ ​comprehensive​ ​health​ ​insurance​ ​package​ ​and​ ​will​ ​cover​ ​the​ ​cost​ ​of​ ​a​ ​work​ ​permit​ ​for​ ​foreign​ ​staff.​ ​Other​ ​benefits include​ ​monthly​ ​airtime​ ​allowance,​ ​extra​ ​leave,​ ​a​ ​stocked​ ​kitchen,​ ​and​ ​plenty​ ​of​ ​ping-pong​ ​and​ ​foosball.

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  • Marketing Creative Manager Junior Accountant Manufacturing Sales Representative Governance Administration Officer

    Marketing Creative Manager Junior Accountant Manufacturing Sales Representative Governance Administration Officer

    Job description
    Job Responsibilities

    Conceives and executes marketing strategies and programs to increase profitability.
    Overseeing and developing marketing campaigns
    Completes operational requirements by scheduling and assigning employees; following up on work results.
    Maintains staff by recruiting, selecting, orienting, and training employees.
    Maintains staff job results by coaching, counseling, and disciplining employees; planning, monitoring, and appraising job results.
    Manages marketing communications activities.
    Achieves financial objectives by preparing an annual budget; scheduling expenditures; analyzing variances; initiating corrective actions.
    Identifies current and future customer requirements by establishing rapport with potential and actual customers and other persons in a position to understand service requirements.
    Ensures availability of merchandise and services by approving contracts; maintaining inventories.
    Formulates pricing policies by reviewing merchandising activities; determining additional needed sales promotion;studying trends.
    Markets merchandise by studying advertising, sales promotion, and display plans; analyzing operating and financial statements for profitability ratios.
    Secures merchandise by implementing security systems and measures.
    Protects employees and customers by providing a safe and clean store environment.
    Maintains the stability and reputation of the company by complying with legal requirements.
    Determines marketing strategy changes by reviewing operating and financial statements and departmental sales records.
    Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications; establishing personal networks; participating in professional societies.
    Maintains operations by initiating, coordinating, enforcing program, operational, personnel policies and procedures.
    Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.

    Qualifications

    Marketing Background is a must
    An individual who upholds honesty and integrity.
    Excellent communication skills – being polite, clear and direct when communicating Outgoing and self-confident
    Leadership skills, comfortable making decisions and taking responsibility
    Able to plan and prioritize, and think on your feet when the plan goes out the window
    Understanding of business principles for decision-making
    At least 5 -10 years in a similar role
    Sound knowledge in Microsoft Office proficiency and ERP

    Deadline for receiving applications: Friday, 19th December 2017
     

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  • Digital Marketer & Graphics Designer

    Digital Marketer & Graphics Designer

    Job Responsibilities

    Plan and execute all digital marketing, including SEO/SEM, marketing database, email, social media and display advertising campaigns
    Design, build and maintain our social media presence( Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter, Instagram, Snapchat, deep linking and Q&As etc)
    Coordinate the creation of digital content (e.g. website, blogs, press releases etc)
    Measure and report performance of all digital marketing campaigns, and assess against goals (ROI and KPIs)
    Identify trends and insights, and optimize spend and performance based on the insights
    Collaborate with agencies and other vendor partners
    Measure performance of digital marketing efforts using a variety of Web analytics tools (Google Analytics, WebTrends etc.)
    Reporting and strategies with budgets to ensure we are tapping into the correct market.
    Listings on other websites and optimizing OTAs (online travel agencies)
    Constant engagement with clients through after sale emails, promotional emails and bulk SMS (Uwazii Mobile Platform)
    Work with Sales and marketing teams to drive SEO in content creation and content programming
    Execute tests, collect and analyze data and results, identify trends and insights in order to achieve maximum ROI in paid search campaigns

    Requirements

    Knowledge with designing software.
    Adobe, CorelDraw, Video editing software, Creativity, etc.
    Good communication in English language.
    Office administrative skills.
    Excellent skills with digital design tools (Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign etc.)
    Proven graphic designing experience.
    Possession of creative flair, versatility, conceptual/visual ability and originality.
    Demonstrable graphic design skills with a strong portfolio.
    Ability to interact, communicate and present ideas.
    Up to date with industry leading software and technologies [In Design, Adobe Illustrator, Dreamweaver,
    Photoshop, BRIDGE (all CS Suite) etc.]
    Highly proficient in all design aspect

  • Warehouse Administration Officer Platform Engineer Warehouse Manager

    Warehouse Administration Officer Platform Engineer Warehouse Manager

    Ref No 3157
    Job Description
    Duma Works is recruiting a Warehouse Administration Officer (Mombasa). The hiring firm is an agricultural supply chain platform in East Africa that provides supply chain services to clients who want to improve their agriculture supply chain services.
    About Us
    We are an agricultural supply chain platform operating in East Africa that provides procurement and distribution services to clients that want to improve their agriculture supply chain services and in turn deliver essential farming inputs and other value adding products to clients and consumers in rural Africa.
    Purpose of Assignment
    Under the direct supervision of the Inventory Manager(Mombasa), the Warehouse Administration Officer will provide general office administration services by implementing administrative systems, procedures and policies and monitoring administrative tasks to their successful completion. In addition, he/she will responsible for processing orders in the EPR systems.
    Qualifications

    Bachelor Degree in Business Administration or related field.
    Accounting knowledge.
    A minimum of 3 years of work experience in an accounting or administrative post.
    Ability/Experience with using ERPs (SAP) required.
    Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Power point, Access)
    Past experience working in a Warehousing company will be an added advantage.

    Job Responsibilities

    Receive and efficiently process orders from the Suppliers.
    Relay orders to the Warehouse Manager and ensure they are attended to within 24hours.
    Handle Supplier ERP system.
    Manage and account for the warehouse petty cash ensuring that expenditures are supported with relevant documents.
    Maintain the warehouse asset register, proposing the purchase of new assets and ensure available assets are in good condition.
    Manage administration workflow. Schedule and assign administration tasks, study and implement cost reduction methods in task execution and develop reporting procedures for administration work.
    Ensure that the telephones, water, internet and sanitation facilities are available and well maintained.
    Maintain accurate records of administration tasks. This includes schedules for office cleaning, repairs, maintenance of the office assets etc.
    Manage the cleaning team.
    Respond to general enquiries and attend to walk in visitors, receive incoming calls and forward to relevant persons/take messages for unavailable persons.
    Issue, control and collect gate passes for visitors, trucks related to loading or offloading activities.
    Receive and responds to all inquiries made at the reception by providing directions, instructions, or other general information or referring such inquiries to the appropriate persons.
    Develop and implement an effective filing system for all warehouse operations related documents such as delivery notes and GRN.
    Support the undertake of periodic warehouse stock audit.
    Prepare administration quarterly reports: This includes but is not limited to: warehouse supplies usage, calls received and concerns noted and any other administration reports that may be required from time to time.
    Resolve administrative problems and challenges by coordinating the administration docket effectively and identifying solutions to recurrent problems.
    Perform other related duties as required by the Inventory Manager or the Directors of the company.

    Competencies:

    Demonstrated written and oral communication skills.
    Knowledge of general office machines.
    Ability to supervise.
    Time keeper.
    High degree of discipline and punctuality.
    Perfect organization skills.
    Ability to work in high-pressure context.

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  • Personal Assistant

    Personal Assistant

    Job Responsibilities
    Serve as the point person for office manager duties including:

    Maintenance
    Mailing
    Supplies
    Equipment
    Bills
    Errands
    Shopping
    Schedule meetings and appointments
    Organize the office layout and order stationery and equipment
    Maintain the office condition and arrange necessary repairs
    Organize office operations and procedures
    Coordinate all office equipment
    Ensure that all items are invoiced and paid on time
    Manage contract and price negotiations with office vendors, service providers and office lease
    Provide general support to visitors, prepare for visits. Arrange visas, hotels etc.
    Address employees queries regarding office management issues (e.g. stationery, Hardware and travel arrangements)
    Liaise with facility management vendors, including cleaning, catering and security services
    Plan in-house or off-site activities, like parties, celebrations and conferences

    Requirements

    Proven experience as an Office manager, Front office manager or Administrative assistant
    Knowledge of office administrator responsibilities, systems and procedures
    Proficiency in MS Office (MS Excel and MS Outlook, in particular)
    Hands on experience with office machines (e.g. printers)
    Excellent time management skills and ability to multi-task and prioritize work
    Attention to detail and problem solving skills
    Excellent written and verbal communication skills
    Strong organizational and planning skills in a fast-paced environment
    A creative mind with an ability to suggest improvements

    Personality

    Hands on mentality
    Able to deal with very direct communication
    Pro active
    Not afraid to bring up new ideas/give comments on current ideas etc.
    Friendly face, representative
    Reliable
    Somebody with at least 5 years working experience in an international environment, a big multinational or working for a European company.

  • General Manager Executive Assistant

    General Manager Executive Assistant

    Ref No 3152
    Duma Works is recruiting a General Manager in Nairobi for one our clients in the film industry.
    Purpose
    To Manage and Control the Company’s operations and to give strategic guidance and direction to the CEO to ensure that the Company achieves its mission and objectives.
    Directly Reports To: The CEO
    Indirectly Reports To: The Board
    General Manager Job Responsibilities

    Manage and control the work and resources of the Company and ensure the recruitment and retention of the required numbers and types of well-motivated, trained and developed staff to ensure that it achieves its mission and objectives.
    Prepare a corporate plan and annual business plan and monitor progress against these plans to ensure that the Company attains its objectives as cost-effectively and efficiently as possible.
    Provide strategic advice and guidance to the Chairman and the members of the Board, to keep them aware of developments within the industry and to ensure that the appropriate policies are developed to meet the Company’s mission and objectives and to comply with all relevant statutory and other regulations.
    Establish and maintain effective formal and informal links with major customers, relevant government departments and agencies, local authorities, key decision-makers and other stakeholders generally, to exchange information and views and to ensure that the Company is providing the appropriate range and quality of services.
    Develop and maintain research and development programmes to ensure that the Company remains at the forefront in the industry, applies the most cost-effective methods and approaches, provides leading-edge products and services and retains its competitive edge.
    Prepare, gain acceptance, and monitor the implementation of the annual budget to ensure that budget targets are met, that revenue flows are maximised and that fixed costs are minimised.
    Develop and maintain an effective marketing and public relations strategy to promote the products, services and image of the Company in the wider community.
    Represent the Company in negotiations with customers, suppliers, government departments and other key contacts to secure the most effective contract terms for the Company.
    Develop and maintain Total Quality Management systems throughout the Company to ensure that the best possible products and services are provided to customers.
    Develop, promote and direct the implementation of equal opportunities policies in all aspects of the Company’s work.
    Oversee the preparation of the Annual Report and Accounts of the Company and ensure their approval by the Board.

    Requirements

    Degree in any related field.
    MBA would be an added advantage
    Post Graduate Diploma in Leadership Management/Strategic Management.
    At least 10 years’ senior level experience of management of people and resources and proven record of success in senior level general or commercial management, preferably in a related industry.

    Key Performance Indicators
    (SMART = Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Realistic and Timebound. For example: To produce x number of y by the end of each month with z mistakes or complaints.)

    Staff Productivity
    Company Profitability
    Staff Turnover rates
    Customer Satisfaction
    Staff Effectiveness
    Management of Company Resources.

    Skills/Knowledge

    Excellent communication skills
    Excellent Leadership skills
    Excellent interpersonal skills
    Excellent Networking skills
    Excellent negotiation skills
    High emotional intelligence
    Excellent Problem Solving skills
    Planning and Organization skills
    A wide Knowledge of the Industry
    Understanding of Financial Management.
    Very High Level of Commercial Awareness.
    Awareness of the Global Markets and economy
    Awareness of Current affairs

    Personal Attributes
    (3-must, 2-should, 1-preferably)

    Self driven – 3
    High integrity – 3
    Diplomatic – 3
    Team leader – 3
    Dynamic – 3
    Highly productive – 3
    Pleasant and friendly – 3
    Goal oriented – 3
    Ability to network – 3
    Decisive – 3
    Smart and presentable – 3
    Responsible – 3
    Consistent – 3
    Strict adherence to deadlines – 3
    Flexible and resilient – 3
    Confidentiality- 3

    Special Work Conditions

    Regional and Global Exposure

    Career Path Progression

    Company Directorship

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  • Project Accountant Computer Teacher Graduate Sales Internships

    Project Accountant Computer Teacher Graduate Sales Internships

    Ref Number 3144
    Duma Works is recruiting a Project Accountant for one our clients; a non- profit firm that deals with farm produce to ensure food security in Africa.
    Job Responsibilities

    Reviewing all postings of expenditures.
    Request for funds towards expenditures, on all budget lines of the particular project they are responsible for.
    Prepare financial reports of these expenditures monthly for the program manager to review and submit. This particular project is large, covers several geographies, and has a very heavy and frequent financial reporting requirement (required for the reimbursement of the company’s expenditures in line with budget).

    Requirements

    Bachelor degree in Accounting, Finance, or related + CPA at least near
    3+ years professional experience as an Accountant.
    Exposure to financial management & reporting on donor funds in a non profit setting a strong preference.
    QuickBooks is the preferred software.

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  • Personal Assistant Salon Manager Mathematics Teachers Truck Driver Physics Teacher Chemistry & Biology Teacher

    Personal Assistant Salon Manager Mathematics Teachers Truck Driver Physics Teacher Chemistry & Biology Teacher

    Job Description
    Duma works is recruiting a Personal Assistant for one of our clients in Nairobi. It has a dedicated team of animal nutritionists and veterinarians working in the East African market to give the customers technical advice and to share knowledge on animal nutrition and management.
    Ref No: 3413
    Serve as the point person for office manager duties including:

    Maintenance
    Mailing
    Supplies
    Equipment
    Bills
    Errands
    Shopping
    Schedule meetings and appointments
    Organize the office layout and order stationery and equipment

    Maintain the office condition and arrange necessary repairs
    Organize office operations and procedures
    Coordinate all office equipment
    Ensure that all items are invoiced and paid on time
    Manage contract and price negotiations with office vendors, service providers and office lease
    Provide general support to visitors, prepare for visits. Arrange visas, hotels etc.
    Address employees queries regarding office management issues (e.g. stationery, Hardware and travel arrangements)
    Liaise with facility management vendors, including cleaning, catering and security services
    Plan in-house or off-site activities, like parties, celebrations and conferences

    Requirements for the Personal Assistant Job

    Proven experience as an Office manager, Front office manager or Administrative assistant
    Knowledge of office administrator responsibilities, systems and procedures
    Proficiency in MS Office (MS Excel and MS Outlook, in particular)
    Hands on experience with office machines (e.g. printers)
    Excellent time management skills and ability to multi-task and prioritize work
    Attention to detail and problem solving skills
    Excellent written and verbal communication skills
    Strong organizational and planning skills in a fast-paced environment
    A creative mind with an ability to suggest improvements

    Personality

    Hands on mentality
    Able to deal with very direct communication
    Pro active
    Not afraid to bring up new ideas/give comments on current ideas etc.
    Friendly face, representative
    Reliable

    Preferred

    Somebody with at least 5 years working experience in an international environment, a big multinational or working for a European company.

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  • Restaurant Manager Front-End Developer

    Restaurant Manager Front-End Developer

    Supervises all operational aspects of the main restaurant including the development and performance management of staff, optimizing profits and increasing sales. Supervises all operational issues and ensuring the resort’s Standard Operating Procedures are met and value is added to the F&B objectives.
    Job Responsibilities 

     Able to perform all P.O.S duties, including opening and closing procedures.
     To utilize up-selling and suggestive selling techniques to enhance the outlet’s financial   performance.
     Ensure high level of guests’ satisfaction
     Maintain all restaurant equipment and records and ensure compliance to all standards.
     Make recommendations for price and menu changes that will enhance profitability.
     Undertake assigned additional duties where required. These should be completed prior to   the opening or after the closing of the restaurant.
     Ensure all restaurant staff attend scheduled training programs.
     Communicate new procedures to the department in a timely manner, ensuring they have     been understood when instructed by Management.
     Perform all duties and responsibilities in a timely and efficient manner in accordance with   established company policies and procedures to achieve overall objectives of this position.
     Understand and strictly adhere to the Resort’s Employee rules and regulations.
     Perform any other duties as assigned to him/her by management.

    Qualifications

    5 years’ experience in restaurant operations, 2 years being in a supervisory position.
    Excellent knowledge of eZee System
    Well-organized, detail-oriented and able to multi-task.
     Must have effective problem solving/decision making abilities.
     Must have excellent verbal and written English communication skills.
     Restaurant management experience is an absolute requirement
     Skilled in creating analyzing and understanding reports.

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