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  • Sales Representative 

Senior Sales Executive

    Sales Representative Senior Sales Executive

    Job description

    The ideal candidate will be responsible for building and maintaining a strong sales pipeline. You will do so by identifying key business opportunities and segmented prospects. Your goal will be to meet or exceed our annual quota and increase our revenue. 
    Responsibilities

    Services existing accounts, obtains orders, and establishing new accounts by planning and organizing daily work schedule to call on existing or potential sales outlets and other trade factors.
    Adjusting content of sales presentations by studying the type of sales outlet or trade factor.
    Focusing sales efforts by studying existing and potential volume of dealers.
    Submiting orders by referring to price lists and product literature.
    Keeping management informed by submitting activity and results reports, such as daily call reports, weekly work plans, and monthly and annual territory analyses.
    Monitor competition by gathering current marketplace information on pricing, products, new products, delivery schedules, merchandising techniques, etc.
    Recommend changes in products, service, and policy by evaluating results and competitive developments.
    Resolve customer complaints by investigating problems; developing solutions; preparing reports; making recommendations to management.
    Maintain professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications; establishing personal networks; participating in professional societies.
    Provide historical records by maintaining records on area and customer sales.
    Contribute to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.

    Qualifications

    2+ years’ of sales experience
    Proven history meeting or exceeding quota and closing sales

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  • Microsoft Skype for Business Engineer

    Microsoft Skype for Business Engineer

    Job description

    We are currently looking for a Unified Communications Voice Engineer with expertise in Skype for Business on a long term engagement with our client in Nairobi. 
    Our client have recently opened a new office in Nairobi and are looking for professionals on a permanent and contract basis to build a team. They offer a significant amount of Microsoft endorsed training in Skype for Business & MS Teams as well as Office 365, Enterprise Mobility & Security and Azure (IAAS & PAAS). 
    We are looking for Skype professionals who can design or engineer solutions for clients as part of an overall Modern Workplace transformation and offering that my client have.
    The work will remotely support large Enterprise programmes in UK, as well as many locally in Kenya and surrounding countries. It will be migration and support requirements enhancing the UC environment and modern workplace environments of companies globally. The training will be extensive, looking to educate across the full Microsoft Suite of technologies including but not limited to exciting tech such as Azure Information Protection, EMS, DLP solutions, Mobile Device Management with Intune, Multi-factor Authentication, AzureAD, ADConnect, SharePoint, Skype for Business, Teams etc.

  • iOS Junior Developer

    iOS Junior Developer

    Job Description

    You will be working alongside other engineers and developers working on different layers of the infrastructure. Therefore, a commitment to collaborative problem solving, sophisticated design, and the creation of quality products is essential. You will report to the Development Manager.
    RESPONSIBILITIES

    Design and build applications for the iOS platform
    Ensure the performance, quality, and responsiveness of applications
    Collaborate with a team to define, design, and ship new features
    Identify and correct bottlenecks and fix bugs
    Help maintain code quality, organization, and automatization

    QUALIFICATION

    Proficient with Objective-C or Swift and Cocoa Touch
    Experience with iOS frameworks such as Core Data, Core Animation, etc.
    Experience with offline storage, threading, and performance tuning
    Familiarity with RESTful APIs to connect iOS applications to back-end services
    Knowledge of other web technologies and UI/UX standards
    Understanding of Apple’s design principles and interface guidelines
    Knowledge of low-level C-based libraries is preferred
    Experience with performance and memory tuning with tool 
    Familiarity with cloud message APIs and push notifications
    Knack for benchmarking and optimization
    Proficient understanding of code versioning tools; GIT and SVN
    Familiarity with continuous integration – e.g Fastlane
    1 year work experience
    Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science/ Software Engineering

  • Supervisor

    Supervisor

    Job Description

    Responsibilities

    Coordinate with the purchaser to do reconciliation and generate daily reports on operational control
    Responsible for the business performance as well as maintaining high standards of food, service, health and safety.
    Coordinating and supervising restaurant staff.
    Submit weekly and monthly reports.
    Ensure continuous staff development.
    Ensure superior customer care including getting feedback both all positive and negative.
    Ensuring all employees adhere to the company regulations.
    Participate in staff training and motivation.
    Ensuring utilization and accountability of stock.
    Store keeping and stock control.
    Ensure timely ordering of supplies.
    Daily restaurant briefings.
    Daily reconciliation, purchases and issuances reports.
    Counter checking the purchases against the weekly budget.
    Any other duties given by the Human resources officer

    QUALIFICATIONS:

    Recognized institution preferably from Kenya Utalii College
    Age: over 30 years
    Supervisory background
    Experience: over 2 years
    Valid driving licence

  • Dispatch Manager

    Dispatch Manager

    About the role:
    The dispatch manager will own the  dispatch and delivery time KPIs through dispatch team management and delivery resource allocation.
    Primary Responsibilities:

    Coordinate with Fleet Management to ensure there are sufficient riders working each day of the week through rider scheduling.
    Coordinate with Fleet Management to ensure rider schedule is aligned with Client requirements each day of the week.
    Strategically station riders across all delivery zones to achieve optimal efficiency.
    Oversee roll out of new technology systems and operational excellence initiatives to the dispatch team.
    Lead the automation of dispatch processes to increase overall efficiency.
    Manage dispatch of orders to riders to ensure all client KPIs are met
    Escalate rider issues to the fleet management team for quick resolution.
    Document all dispatch and order delivery issues on the agreed upon platforms and bring them to the attention of the relevant parties.
    Formulate better order dispatch mechanics and implement the same.
    Work with the tech team and the Operations manager to implement tech initiatives.
    Formulate the dispatch teams for client accounts that the company on-boards.
    Recruit and manage the above mentioned dispatch team
    Own the dispatch and delivery time KPIs and be accountable for the same.

    Secondary Responsibilities

    Additional tasks as assigned by the General Manager.

    Academic Qualifications

    Holder of a Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering, Computer science, Mathematics, or other related field.

    Other Qualifications

    Proficient with computers and computer systems
    Calculated and fast thinker
    Able to make decisions under pressure
    Ability to lead self
    Impeccable team leader
    Resolute

    Experience

    Minimum of five (5) years’ work experience in a related field
    Minimum of two (2) years management experience

  • General Manager

    General Manager

    Job Details
    The Peppertree General Manager
    They are looking for a charismatic, energetic, self-motivated and results-oriented General Manager to lead the team. The ideal candidate should be able to comfortably run a busy restaurant and bar,  motivate the team to reach its full potential, and clearly communicate with the Managing Director and other stakeholders about financial performance.
    He/she will ensure an exceptional dining experience through maintaining high standards of food quality, customer service, ambience, and food safety. GM will have  P&L responsibility for the restaurant and is expected to manage operational costs, inventory and controls, and maintenance and repairs.
    Scope of work:

    Oversee daily restaurant operations
    Understand and manage restaurant financial performance
    Maintain high customer service standards
    Oversee the inventory and ordering of food and supplies
    Enforce food safety standards

    A detailed Job description for the position is as follows;
    Operational responsibilities

    Oversee the daily Front of the House and Back of the House restaurant operations
    Manage inventory, controls, and supply chain by following the restaurant SOPs.
    Ensure compliance with licensing, hygiene and appropriate health code and safety legislation/guidelines.
    Ensure equipment and restaurant decor is maintained to a good standard
    Contribute to revenue generation by driving foot traffic to the restaurant

    Financial Management

    Manage the budget, including all controls such as labor management, cost of goods sold, inventory processes, sales vs targets e.t.c.
    Understand the restaurants KPIs and work towards achieving them
    Monitor and control operational costs and identify measures to cut waste and theft
    Create detailed weekly, monthly and quarterly financial  reports to be presented to the Managing Director

    Stakeholder Management

    Supervise a team of restaurant staff by creating a cohesive work culture of team members who communicate effectively and work harmoniously.
    Appraise staff performance, provide feedback and training to improve productivity and develop staff members
    Create a professional work environment that maintains employee safety standards
    Champion the delivery of superior service to maximize customer satisfaction
    Track customer experience and ensure timely response to customer queries and complaints

    Desired Candidate Profile
    The right applicant would have the following skill set:

    At least 3 years experience in a restaurant management position
    Acute financial management skills with good exposure to managing a budget
    Strong written and oral communication skills
    Solid business awareness and understanding of various functions

    Does this sound like you?

    Passionate about hospitality / F&B
    Excited to work in an energetic and fast-paced environment
    Very detail oriented and highly organized
    Unquestionable high integrity and willing to hold the team to the same standards
    Results driven individual with a demonstrated record of prior success
    Entrepreneurial / Self Starting. You don’t  wait to be told what to do, possess the ability to work independently and make decisions confidently
    Excellent interpersonal skills with customers and employees. A good communicator both up and down the chain.
    Lead from the front – ready to roll up your sleeves and get your hands dirty.
    Strong planning and organizational skills to run a streamlined operation
    Problem-solving ability, to resolve issues as they arise.
    Exceptional cooperation skills – the ability to both work in and lead a team

  • Software Tester

    Software Tester

    Job Purpose: We’re looking for a Software Tester Intern who happens to have a passion in testing and quality assurance. You will help plan, estimate, coordinate, and automate testing activities for our products under development. You will also work with Development Manager, developers, and Implementation Manager to ensure that quality issues and defects are appropriately identified, documented, tracked, and resolved.
    Reporting to: Quality Assurance Manager
    Duties and Responsibilities

    Create detailed, comprehensive and well-structured test plans and test cases.
    Perform thorough regression/smoke tests before code deployments.
    Design, develop, and execute automated test harnesses around IOS, Android applications, Backend APIs and Web applications.
    Contribute to continuous integration and continuous deployment.
    Review requirements specifications and provide timely and meaningful feedback.

    Preferred Skills & Requirements

    Experience working in Agile development process (Scrum).
    Experience building test automation using any of the following tools will be an added advantage; Katalon Studio, Appium, Calabash, Robolectric, Postman, Php Unit and Selenium.
    Computer Science/ Software Engineering degree.

  • Restaurant Steward

    Restaurant Steward

    Job Description

    Key Responsibilities:

    Cleaning of equipment, crockery, cutlery, chinaware, surfaces, furniture, washrooms and disposal areas.
    Assisting with doing pre-opening and closing procedures.
    Arrangement of restaurant, kitchen and store.
    Helping the cooks with food preparation.
    Help the store Keepers to carry goods once bought from the market.
    In charge of food delivery to nearby offices.
    Assumes all duties given by the Restaurant supervisor.

    Requirements:

    1 year experience from a recognized restaurant.
    Ability to ride a motorcycle will be an added advantage.
    MUST be a fast learner.
    Should be a neat and organized person.
    Excellent time management skills.

  • Software Engineer

    Software Engineer

    Do you believe Kinshasa could be the most exciting opportunity for technology in Africa? Join us.
    We are looking for experienced NodeJS Backend Developers to work on backend microservices that abstract business elements and manage the interchange of data between the server and the users. Your primary focus will be the development of business logic, server-side logic, definition and maintenance of the data models, controllers and repositories, and ensuring high performance and responsiveness to requests from the front-end. SafeMotos is a mobile first company therefore an understanding of front-end technologies is necessary.
    This will be a competitively financially compensated job with the opportunity of fast career progression, the option of inclusion in an employee stock option plan and a view from the driver seat of a company that is attempting to use technology to positively transform the transportation system of Kinshasa and the DR Congo.
    This position will be based in Nairobi with perks like medical and gym access, with international travel being possible to other SafeMotos offices or for conferences. Signing bonuses are available for motivated candidates, while the company has an employee stock option plan in place for especially promising candidates.
    Responsibilities

    Implementation of business logic to match business needs
    Writing reusable, efficient code and tested code
    Design and implementation of low-latency, high-availability and performant applications
    Implementation of security and data protection
    Integration of data storage solutions which may include Postgres, Elastic Search, Kafka

    About You

    Experience with implementing automated testing platforms and unit, integration and acceptance tests with Jest, Mocha, Sinon or similar libraries
    Strong proficiency in JavaScript and TypeScript
    Knowledge of Node.js and Typescript frameworks such as NestJS, Ts.ED
    Understanding of database technology and experience with relational databases such as Postgres required
    Understanding fundamental design principles behind a scalable application
    Experience with app engine, Kubernetes engine, StackDriver
    Understanding of event driven architecture, basic understanding of Kafka, Pub/Sub models
    Good understanding of server-side templating languages such as Jade, EJS
    Good understanding of server-side CSS preprocessors such as Less
    User authentication and authorization between multiple systems, servers, and environments
    Integration of multiple data sources and databases into one system
    Understanding differences between multiple delivery platforms, such as mobile vs. desktop, and optimizing output to match the specific platform
    Proficient understanding of code versioning tools, such as Git
    Fluent in English

  • (Senior) Capacity Strengthening Specialist MPCS (USAID Kenya & East Africa)

    (Senior) Capacity Strengthening Specialist MPCS (USAID Kenya & East Africa)

    Position Description
    Position Duties and Responsibilities
    The (Senior) Capacity Strengthening and Learning Specialist will manage and lead the design and implementation of a portfolio of activities intended to advance the capacity USAID Mission staff, local M&E specialists, civil society, and governmental staff as appropriate/requested. S/he will work closely with MPCS team members and relevant governmental stakeholders in partner countries to assess capacity, using participatory frameworks and approaches, and develop plans to sustainably enhance monitoring and evaluation capacities.
    S/he will work to establish, build and maintain collaborative relationships with leading government and regional institutions, engaging them as partners and co-creators of capacity strengthening initiatives toward national and subnational entities. S/he will also look to identify and build relationships with local organizations in partner countries, and short-term technical assistance that can be engaged to deliver training and learning activities for MPCS.
    The (Senior) Capacity Strengthening and Learning Specialist may be called upon to design training materials, deliver training, facilitate learning and communities of practice, develop learning agendas, design and maintain evaluation activities to determine effectiveness of capacity strengthening activities, and coordinate with MPCS and partner support staff for training deliveries. S/he will be committed to use participatory and strengths-based learning design and delivery approaches, as well as blended learning and evidence-based learning theory in all activities.
    Position Requirements
    Qualifications

    Masters’ degree in international development, organizational development, social science, or a related field preferred
    No less than five years of demonstrated experience in capacity strengthening and training for strengthen skill sets, preferably in the field of monitoring and evaluation. Experience should include experience designing curricula and materials for face-to-face and virtual training delivery, as well as facilitation of institutional strengthening processes.

    Experience and Skills

    Experience building monitoring, evaluation and learning capacities of relevant stakeholders including implementers, funders, and government staff preferred
    Demonstrated experience applying a variety of participatory and strengths-based learning design and delivery approaches, blended learning and evidence-based learning theory
    Familiarity with e-learning tools, virtual Instructor-Led Trainings (vILT) on AdobeConnect, and other online instructional products highly desirable
    Though not required, preference may be given to native Kenyans or those native to a country within the region
    Strong written and spoken English skills required; familiarity with Swahili and/or other regional languages greatly valued

    The employer will make reasonable accommodations in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990.
    The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this position. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, and skills required of personnel so classified.
    The incumbent must be able to work in a fast-paced environment with demonstrated ability to juggle and prioritize multiple, competing tasks and demands and to seek supervisory assistance as appropriate.