Company Address: Address NA

Project Manager

Department: Service

Reporting Structure: Service Manager
Overview
The Project Manager contributes to the organizational goals by managing the project and taking responsibility for the effective control of the critical areas, namely; scope of works, timelines, financial costing and quality workmanship and ensures high performance standards in meeting the deliverables of the project.

Job Responsibilities

Organization, planning and validation of all technical activities activities and tasks in collaboration with the clients personnel where appropriate
Financial management and cost control of the project
Claim and reclamation management
Spare and wear parts management in relation to projects
Co-ordinate all communication between Krones EA, Krones AG and the client
Manage maintenance contracts
Manage key account customers
Manage new machine installations and commissioning, overhauls, retrofits, audits
Travel frequently to customers and attend relevant projects and meetings
Ensure that projects are effectively monitored ,checked,documented and correctly verified
Responsibility to achieve project targets i.e contract conditions,customer satisfaction,budgetery control profitability and timelines.

Knowledge and experience

Knowledge in project management principals and techniques
Knowledge of Krones technology and its range of equipment
Exposure to complex projects
Strong verbal and written skills

Qualifications for the Project Manager Job

Higher National Diploma or Unversity Degree in Engineering/Project Management
3-5 years experience in similar role and preferably in Tobacco, Aluminium Manufacturing,oil and gas,mining or motor vehicle industry
Ms Project is an added advantage

Personal competencies

Self-motivated, independent, solution orientated, deadline driven individual with strong time management skills
Strong analytical ability, attention to detail and strategic thinker
Project a professional image, lead by example, encourage team work and compliance with work processes and procedures
Build mutually beneficial relationships internally and externally

Specific job skills

Creating and managing project plans, monitoring timelines, resources and address problem areas
Skilled in time management and strategic planning
Solid problem solving skills and ability to focus on both strategically and tactically to achieve business goals
MS Office – Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project
SAP (pref)

Literacy and Numeracy

Good financial understanding
Ability to read/write and communicate in English

Management Ability

Perform varied work assignments and constantly prioritise work load by ensuring that deadlines and clients expectations are met or exceeded where possible
Ability to work in a high volume and intense working environment
Solution orientated and results driven
Professional liaison with all levels of management and technical clients, both internally and externally
Client focused
Administration skills
Project leadership and mentoring skills to colleagues and clients

Other

Able to travel both domestic and foreign
Possess a valid passport

October 25, 2024
Business Development Executive Brand Ambassador

Ref Number 3409
Duma Works is recruiting a Business Development Executive for one of our clients. The company is a leading importer of fine wines and champagnes. It imports over 200 different wines from South Africa, Argentina, Chile, Spain, Germany, and France.
Job Responsibilities

Present, promote and sell products/services using solid arguments to existing and prospective customers
Perform cost-benefit and needs analysis of existing/potential customers to meet their needs
Establish, develop and maintain positive business and customer relationships
Reach out to customer leads through cold calling
Expedite the resolution of customer problems and complaints to maximize satisfaction
Achieve agreed upon sales targets and outcomes within schedule
Coordinate sales effort with team members and other departments
Analyze the territory market’s potential, track sales, and status reports
Supply management with reports on customer needs, problems, interests, competitive activities, and potential for new products and services.
Keep abreast of best practices and promotional trends
Continuously improve through feedback

Requirements

Wines and Spirits Related Education Course
Computer Driving License
Sales and Marketing Education
Proven work experience as a sales representative
Excellent knowledge of MS Office
BS/BA degree or equivalent
Familiarity with BRM and CRM practices along with the ability to build productive business professional relationships
Minimum 5 years’ experience in similar Role
Must have worked for an FMCG company
Must have working experience in the alcohol division
Must have experience marketing and selling alcohol

Skills Required

Highly motivated and target driven with a proven track record in sales
Excellent selling, communication and negotiation skills
Prioritizing, time management and organizational skills
Ability to create and deliver presentations tailored to the audience needs
Relationship management skills and openness to feedback

Desired Soft Skills

Driven and result oriented
A personal liking for Wine and Travel
Interest In Cooking and Writing

Ideal Candidate Background

Young Professional with the ability to sell! Must be social and genuinely enjoy being around people.
Some travel experience in their past is wanted.
A love for food is also important.

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October 25, 2024
Senior Software Developer Dynamics NAV Senior Developer Client Partner Restaurant Financial Controller PHP / Laravel Developer

Ref Number 3440
Duma Works is recruiting a Senior Software Developer for one of our clients; OKAKI Africa.
OKAKI is seeking intermediate to senior software developers to join their growing team in Nairobi, Kenya. OKAKI Africa Limited, the Kenyan subsidiary, supports OKAKI with bringing new technologies to market in the health and social service sectors in North America. Successful candidates will assist in the design, construction and enhancement of OKAKI’s custom software products and tools.
OKAKI offers technical team members excellent opportunities for continuous learning and professional development in a results-oriented environment.
Equally important,team members are able to contribute, through their work, to positive change and impact in community and population health. The position will be based in Nairobi Kenya.
Applicants MUST meet all essential qualifications in order to be considered.
Essential Qualifications, Experience and Skills

Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English
Four-year college degree with a major in Computer Science or Computer Engineering
Good working knowledge of MS SQL Server and Transact-SQL
At least 4 years of recent experience programming in Microsoft .Net, preferably in C#
A high degree of proficiency in data modelling, SQL, and database design
Candidate must demonstrate a pattern of continual personal and professional development and at least a familiarity with current concepts in the field of software development.
Ability to work in a self-directed as well as a team-oriented, collaborative environment
Ability to work under pressure with deadlines
Must have home office with access to fast, reliable internet connectivity

Qualifications, Experience and Skills

3+ years’ experience with web services, SOA, or SaaS development
1+ years of recent experience developing in Silverlight or WPF
1+ years of recent experience with RIA or WCF
Proficiency in C#, XAML, and Microsoft Entity Framework (or other ORM, such as NHibernate)
Proficiency with object-oriented design and programming
Familiarity with asynchronous programming patterns, AJAX, XML, SOAP and JSON.
Proficiency in the application of design patterns
Experience with various third-party control suites (Telerik, Infragistics,

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October 25, 2024
Dynamics NAV Senior Developer Debt Controller Corporate Sales Executive

Duma Works is recruiting a Dynamics NAV Senior Developer for one of our clients in Nairobi;a leading unique ICT solutions integrator in the region

Reports To: Head of Business Applications
Employment Status: Fixed
Employment Duration: 1 year with possibility of renewal
Location: Primarily based at our office in Nairobi
Ref Number 3471
Job Brief
The Dynamics NAV Senior Developer will be responsible for a range of development tasks in projects associated with design proposals, testing, feasibility analysis, modeling, sample building etc. He/She will develop and implement new methods, designs and products. He/she will participate in integrated project teams and writes technical specifications and analyze / interpret test results.

Job Responsibilities

Will include but not limited to:

Technical design, development and testing of core Dynamics NAV granules and add-ons
Work with internal stakeholders to understand the technical requirements and scope out modifications and custom development
Convert functional requirements to technical specifications and design documents
Make technical recommendations for installation, modifications and custom development
Ensure development best practices are adhered to by other team members
Communicate effectively in all mediums and to all levels within the organization

Qualifications

A minimum of 4+ years of professional experience in software development based on MS Dynamics NAV platform
Certification in Dynamics NAV, preferably:
Microsoft Dynamics NAV 2009 or later C/SIDE Development
Microsoft Dynamics NAV 2009 or later Installation & Configuration
Experience developing for both Classic and Web Client
Experience developing RTC Three Tier Environment
SQL setup and configuration for NAV 2013 and later versions
Dynamics NAV Web Services
HTML 5 Experience
.NET Experience
Mobile Development
SSRS
High level technology know-how in .NET, C#, SQL
Proven practical experience with Client-Server programming technologies
Experience with Dynamics NAV Jobs, Service and Warehouse modules. Exposure to Dynamics NAV manufacturing an added advantage
Experience participating in Work Scoping & Estimation
Strong understanding of the SDLC
Ability to solve complex tasks
Flexibility to adapt to shifting priorities with ease
Excellent communication, planning and organization skills
Dynamics NAV 2016 experience/Dynamics NAV 2016 Extensions
Experience leading a development team
Computer Science Degree
SQL Certification

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October 25, 2024
Human Resource Assistant Restaurant Manager

Duma Works is recruiting a Human Resource Assistant for our client, Krones LCS Center East Africa Ltd. The company provides after sales services to clients in the fields of process, filling and packaging technology.

Department: HR DepartmentReporting Structure: HR Officer
Overview
To assist the Human Resources Officer to effectively administer and maintain the Human Resources delivery into the business by using the guidelines of the policies and procedures, and are in line with best practice and comply with current legislation.

Job Responsibilities

Provide administrative assistance in the entire recruitment process i.e. placing advertisements, screening of applications, interviews, onboarding etc.
Assist in the administration and implementation of the HR policies and procedures, and monitoring that all employees adhere to the guidelines created
Administration of all employee files: ensure all necessary employment records are updated and filed
Assist in the administration and implementation of the training & organizational development programs
Assist in the Administration of the Health & Safety policy ensuring accurate tracking & reporting
Assist in visa and work permits processing
Process and follow-up on medical claims for medical cover, insurances, NITA
Provide administrative and logical support for staff welfare programs
Generate monthly records & reports such as leave, attendance. Forward the reports to the respective manager for action
Maintain an appropriate filing, retrieval & archiving system for the HR office

Qualifications

Diploma/ University Degree in Business Administration, National Higher Diploma in Human Resource
Approximately 1-2 years working experience in HR sector
Basic exposure to the HR administration function of Human Resources
Basic understanding of the various recruitment practices & statutory laws
Understanding of Labour Laws

Skills and Personal competency

Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
High levels of confidentiality and integrity
Problem solving skills
Strong Coordination and Organization skills
Strong administration skills
Proficient in Ms Office

Application deadline: 31 August 2018

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October 25, 2024
Financial Controller

Job Responsibilities

As the Financial Controller you will be in charge of All facets of financial management, financial reporting, expense plans, commercial accounting in addition to internal management policies and strategies.
Holding the senior financial position will require optimization of return on financial assets by establishing procedures, controls, policies and reporting systems.
As the Financial Controller daily responsibilities will consist of accounts payable, accounts receivable, maintain precise record keeping, banking: including opening new accounts, daily reconciliation of deposits, money transfers, and paying loans.
Other responsibilities of the Financial Controller will include Annual insurance renewals, calculating monthly bonuses, new construction accounting, preparation of profit and loss statements, prepare and remit annual sales tax and along with any other tax necessities.
The Financial Controller will also assist with the annual budget planning and will act as the point of contact for annual insurance audits.
Excellent time management skills are essential to maintain all reports are well prepared and on time.
As the Financial Controller you will work directly with our company leadership and must maintain a strong understanding of up-to-date cost percentages and budgeting information.

Requirements

The Financial Controller must have a Bachelor’s degree in accounting or business administration
5 years of proven working experience as a Financial Controller is a must for this position
CPA or ACCA is required for our Financial Controller
RESTAURANT experience a MUST
The Financial Controller must have a proven track record in assisting the company in the achievement of solid financial results

October 25, 2024
Digital Content & Social Media Associate Front End Designer Sales Representative

Ref Number 3452
Duma works is recruiting a Digital Content and Social Media Associate for one of our clients in Nairobi. The Digital Content and Social Media Associate is a creative and results-oriented online community manager.
This is a unique opportunity for a self-motivated individual to generate and distribute high-quality multi-media content across a range of digital channels.
Job Responsibilities

Day-to-day management and measurement of online presence, increasing stakeholder engagement and commercial results
Creating consistent and compelling content for our websites, blogs, newsletters and social media platforms (Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, YouTube and Twitter)
Develop and execute a weekly content plan, including daily posting across all social media platforms
Coordinate the graphic design, audio-visual and website design suppliers to feed into plan
Approve all public-facing content such as calendars, brochures and roll-up banners
Plan and evaluate digital outreach and advertising campaigns
Ensure that all digital properties are optimized for search engines and maximum visibility
Execute online conversion strategies, continually adopting innovative growth hacking approaches
Lead strategic placement, syndication, and distribution in both online and traditional platforms
Lead analytics and monitor key performance indicators across communications functions
Cover outreach activities throughout the community.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree
Excellent verbal/written communication skills in Business English
Experience running Google Adwords campaigns
At least 3 years’ experience in multi-media content creation and content marketing
Exposure to Digital Marketing
Public Relations and Marketing training preferred
Command of MS Office software (Word/Excel/Access)
Strong team leadership and project management skills
Detail-oriented, hands-on approach and ability to multi-task and work under pressure
A growth mindset, sense of urgency and a willingness to pitch in are all required.

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October 25, 2024
Operations and Maintenance Technician Sales Manager General Manager

Ref No 3445
Duma Works is recruiting an Operations and Maintenance Technician for our client; a leading distributor and packer of tea and coffee among other products.
Location: Mombasa
Job Summary
Operate/monitor multiple pieces of equipment during operation to ensure quality production and minimal unplanned stops.
Job Duties

Compliance with safety precautions and procedures
Keeping the machine clean and follow housekeeping of the surrounding area
Recommend, develop, and perform preventive or general maintenance procedures and standards
Operation of the machine and keeping records of the daily production reports
Operation and repair of the related ancillary equipment: air compressors, coders, chillers, tapers,etc.
Ensure optimal efficient operation of the machine
Compliance with the quality procedures and standards
Maintaining availability of packing materials in the best condition at the dedicated area near the machine
Record and report time, materials, faults, deficiencies, or other unusual occurrences.
Assist in keeping good stock of spare parts and consumables
Maintain any related work equipment and tools in the best condition.
Carrying any other tasks requested by the direct manager.

Qualifications
Technical Competencies

Troubleshooting
Communication
Repairing
Operation
Installation
Maintenance
Time management

Behavioral Competencies

Ability to work effectively with different people and teams of people by putting others at ease.
Cooperating with others
Showing leadership skills
Ability to identify and set priorities

Requirements

University Diploma in Mechanical / Electrical Engineering
Minimum of 2 years in manufacturing facilities; preferred in VFFS (Vertical Form Fill Seal) packing machines

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October 25, 2024
Accountant Client Partner Sales Manager Operations and Maintenance Technician

Ref No 3442
Duma Works is recruiting an accountant for one of our clients, a logistics company in Kenya.
Our client is looking for a committed accountant who will provide full general knowledge in accounts and finance to support the finance manager and to provide mentorship for the rest of the finance team.
Job Responsibilities

General ledger and bank reconciliations
Monthly journals (accruals, prepayments, revaluations, etc)
Investigation and correction of variances
Preparing VAT returns and overseeing WHT payments
Liaising with auditors
Management of petty cash
Any other responsibilities as requested

Reporting

Preparing weekly gross profit reports for the various departments
Weekly cash flow forecasting
Preparing monthly financial reports
Performance of monthly variance analysis
Forecasting and budgeting
Other ad hoc reports

Others

Review and sign off overheads entries
Review and sign off the work of accounts assistant
Implement and update policies and procedures in conjunction with the office manager
Provide basic accounting training for the accounts receivable and accounts payable teams as and when required

Requirements

Minimum 2 years’ experience in a busy environment
CPA Section 2 and or above
Able to work without supervision
Attention to detail
Team player
Excellent communication skills
Excellent knowledge of computer skills (in particular excel)
Knowledge in Pastel is an added advantage
Quick Learner

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October 25, 2024
Program Assistant

Job Description
Your role will be to support the Program team with their core operations. Together with the Program Manager, our growing team comprises six Business Development Advisors who offer strategic advisory to Ongoza’s cohort of entrepreneurs.

The Program Assistant will support the Program Manager in coordinating the activities of the Program team as we grow to support more young entrepreneurs to build sustainable businesses. This is a full-time position based in Nairobi with occasional travel to the field. .
Job Responsibilities
Operational and Administrative Support (70%)

Keep the Business Development Advisors accountable by ensuring all key outputs are delivered on time. This will require regular reminders of deadlines and keeping a repository of all outputs with a clear date on when each was submitted.
Ensure all program reports are filed on time. This will include sending regular reminders to the Field staff and keeping the master dashboard updated and accurate.
Support the Program Manager (PM) in planning yearly activities of the program team and keeps the program calendar updated.
Maintain an updated record of all partner payments and sends a monthly report and reminders to partners and program staff including the PM.
Manage and iterates alumni engagement strategy for future cohorts.
Support the PM in conducting research of importance to Ongoza and devising follow-up strategies on the same.
Assist the Program team to develop tools and templates for SMEs in Ongoza’s focus areas of product development, sales and marketing, strategy and operations.
Maintain partners/ entrepreneurs’ records/ files on organization’s Dropbox.
Develop and maintains an efficient filing system for the team, including assistance in processing calls for proposals as required.
Coordinate the proofreading and editing of documents as required.
Organize regular team meetings and conference calls/video-conferences, including the preparation and distribution of documents and providing the necessary technical devices.
Take minutes of regular team meetings and other meetings.
Assist in the orientation of new staff, interns, research fellows and consultants by providing them with the necessary documents and materials for orientation.

Travel Management (15%)

Maintain and regularly update travel plans and budget amounts to provide an accurate overview of the Program team’s travel budget, which includes liaising with field staff for their input.
Advise the Program Manager of projected overruns.
Responsible for formatting, distribution and filing of trip reports.
Reconcile travel expenditures for all team members and submits them for authorization and payment. Workshops and Events (15%)
Provide logistical arrangements support for workshops.
Prepare training kits or information packages and sends material to participants in a timely manner.
Coordinate registration process.
Please note other responsibilities may be required based upon the growth of Ongoza.

Qualifications for the Program Assistant Job

A bachelor’s degree in a social science field required.
At least two years work experience in a similar role preferably a start-up, SME or small business environment.
Experience in database management and statistical analysis. SPSS a plus.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office with experience in working with Microsoft Excel required.
Strong verbal and written communication in English and Kiswahili.
Attention to detail, strong organizational and analytical skills.
Ability to work independently and as a team to solve organizational challenges.
Have a passion for the Kenyan entrepreneurship ecosystem.

About YOU

You thrive in an entrepreneurial environment. You are an independent self-starter who flourishes in a changing environment and can manage yourself. You have excellent collaboration, communication, and problem-solving skills.
You are open to learning and challenging yourself in order to grow the organization and yourself.
You are highly organized. You have a keen eye to detail and an ability to establish systems to manage constant flows of information.
You make things happen. You have a proven track record of meeting targets on time. You are creative, solutions-oriented, and willing to put in the time it takes to do a great job. You follow through.
Most of all, you believe in our vision and mission – the power of youth-led businesses to transform Kenya.

October 25, 2024