Jobs Kenya

Job Experience: Experience of 2 – 3 years

  • Career Advisor

    Career Advisor

    Job Description

    Position: Full time position with health benefits
    Manages: Prospective students, Enrolled Students and Interns
    Supervisor: Director of Education and Empowerment
    We are looking for a mature, honest, reliable and responsible individual who is very customer centered, is able to convince students to register for courses, possesses excellent interpersonal and communication skills and demonstrates ability to exercise good customer care.
    The successful individual should be able to keep clean student records, should be self-motivated, time conscious, and meticulous about his/her work performance and professionalism.
    He/She must be a team player, have integrity and be able to work without close supervision. In additional to being a very personable career development leader, this is also a customer service and sales position with a role similar to that of a “Receptionist” at a Front Office. We are looking for a very positive, highly professional person with a can-do attitude.
    Key responsibilities
    The Career Advisor is a new position at the Kibera Town Centre (KTC). This person will work with customers and students to help identify and obtain jobs in their new career field. This individual is focused on the career development of our customers and students, while establishing relationships with prospective employers.

    Provides Job Placement Assistance

    Follows-up with students on job leads provided by potential employers.
    Monitors the progress of students who are interviewing and follows-up with employers and students to determine the outcome.
    Maintains an active lead generation system to ensure sufficient job opportunities are available for students and graduates.
    Provides communication to students regarding employment activities and opportunities.
    Answers all job lead calls from prospective employers.

    Advises Students Regarding Career Search

    Works with customers and graduates to assist them in their career search by helping to develop employment goals, resume and cover letter preparation, and interviewing skills.
    Maintains a variety of employment resources, including database of employment possibilities, career guidance references, employment literature and related information.
    Prepares students for employment through proper advisory.

    Conducts Career Services Training

    Participates in and/or presents career services information at student orientation.
    Works individually and in groups to provide career coaching and educational workshops including, but not limited to, job search strategies, resume creation, cover letters, follow-up letters, preparing for interviews and searching for part-time or permanent career employment.

    Handles Student/Customers, Alumni and Employer Outreach

    Assists the KTC Team with planning and promoting career fairs, recruiting opportunities for employers and other career-related events.
    Coordinates employer field trips, attends job fairs, and prepares print materials to generate job leads.
    Identifies and communicates with unplaced customers, KTC graduates and students who are close to completing their training and job classes.
    Maintains contact with local employers to obtain information on job opportunities to develop and enhance working relationships, and to facilitate student placement.
    Advertises placement success within local businesses, schools, etc. in Kibera.
    Collects, maintains and reports on success stories and impact data of programs and services.
    Provides weekly reports regarding placement statistics, new employer relationships, and current employer relationships on a regular and as-needed basis.
    Maintains records of all graduate and intern job placements and creates a filing system (database) of potential placements.
    Ensures that all placement-related data is entered in HNP/KTC’s electronic record keeping system on an accurate and timely basis.
    Ensures proper documentation and verification of all reported graduates employment status is collected and maintained.
    Assists Director of Education and Empowerment Programs in Kenya in surveying graduates and employers to compile data regarding the effectiveness of the programs offered.

    Follows Compliance Policy and Procedure

    Complies with all Kenya, Department of Education and accreditation regulations.
    Adheres to all HNP/KTC policies and procedures.

    Required Qualifications

    Be a Diploma holder (with a Credit), in a business related field
    Have a K.C.S.E. Aggregate grade of C+ with a minimum of C in both Mathematics and English
    Have completed both ICDL 1 & 2, or Microsoft Office User Specialist (MOUS), or KTC Basic IT Literacy Course
    Be conversant with the Kenyan education system, and the roles of TVETA, KNEC, NITA, KNQA, MoE, KUCCPS and HELB in the education system
    Be familiar with career trends, options and tracks, including new collar jobs
    Possess excellent interpersonal, communication skills and people skills
    Be able to work flexible hours (up to 7p.m. in the evenings)
    Have experience in handling customers and be a “people” person
    Have a passion for Human Needs Project’s mission and goals in Kibera
    Have a minimum 2-3 years of experience in career services, human resources, student advisement or receptionist in a mid-level business/college.
    Familiarity and comfort working with various web based applications
    Sound judgment and reasoning skills to problem solve.
    Clear and concise communication skills.
    Detail oriented, organized and able to prioritize tasks efficiently.
    Exhibits professionalism, strong work ethics, honesty, integrity, courtesy and respect in all dealings with students and customers with whom HNP/KTC conducts business.

    Compensation Package: Human Needs Project offers a competitive salary and benefits package in Kibera.

    Salary is commensurate with experience.

  • Sales Manager – Electronic Services

    Sales Manager – Electronic Services

    Job Reference: G4S/TP/3707503/116555
    Job Introduction:
    Reporting to the Sales Director, the Sales Manager – ESS will be responsible to manage and guide sales teams to achieve company set targets and set self-stretch target within clearly identified segments, achieving territory growth, portfolio retention and accounts penetration.
    The Sales Manager will be responsible and accountable for achieving set targets month on month and pipeline management.
    Responsibilities :

    Effective Selling and Sales Management of G4S Integrated Secure Solutions

    Managing of individual teams pipeline & forecasting conversion.
    Assist the sales team to close on specific orders from existing and prospective customers through a relationship-based approach.
    Manage and monitor yearly sale objectives and business plans with monthly and quarterly review against target.
    Conduct Market surveys and develop appropriate solutions to meet customer needs.
    Ensure price, risk and commercial contracts terms are appropriately applied by business when entering into an Integrated Security Solutions contracts.
    Ensure all proposals, quotations and presentations to customers meet the required standards.

    Effective performance of Sales and account management functions

    Ensure and monitor customer satisfaction measures and KPIs are developed, achieved and maintained. Identify corrective measure within accounts and take action.
    Liaise with operations to ensure timely delivery of service and product and incorporate retention actions with the operations team.
    Identifies opportunities by translating G4S products and services into value for customers.

    Effective reporting on  sales and marketing activities:
    Preparation and submission of reports:

    Provided detailed feedback on customer issues and risks to operations team and leadership team for strategic decision-making.
    Manages the teams’ pipeline in sales force.  Ensure integrity and movement of the opportunities are visible to enhance forecasting and conversion.

    People Management:

    Coaching and development of sales team.
    Manage allocation of resources appropriately to ensure operational demands are met.
    Ensure that events/activities taking place within the division and outside the division lines are effectively communicated within the sales team.
    Ensure there is adequate succession planning to meet ongoing and anticipated business requirement
    Ensure Health & Safety Compliance

    Job Qualifications

    Degree from a recognized university or equivalent
    Sales and Marketing related subjects will be an added advantage

    Experience

    3 years relevant experience in a Service or FMCG Industry.
    2 years in Senior Management role.

    Technical Skills

    Advanced selling skills.
    Computer Literate (Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft PowerPoint)
    Planning and Management skills.
    People Management skills.
    Negotiation skills

    Behavioral Skills – Management

    Awareness of the marketing environment
    Delivering strategy
    Driving change
    Leading people
    Delivering performance
    Working with complexity
    Managing professionally
    Customer thinking
    Collaborating and Co-operating

  • Food Services Lead Food Service Worker Cook

    Food Services Lead Food Service Worker Cook

    KBR is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, veteran status, genetic information, union status and/or beliefs, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.
    Food Services Lead

    Responsible for direct supervision/training of subcontractor personnel.
    Participates in Hot and Cold Food Production,
    Recipe Compliance and assures adherence to Food Production/Service/Sanitation Standards.
    Reports to the Food Service Supervisors and the Galley Managers.
    May assume responsibility of the Supervisor in their absence. Will provide direct “hands on” operational oversight for, but not limited to, preparation of menu items according to recipes and other tasks for the kitchen and dining room operations in the Galley on their assigned shift, immediately correcting deficiencies as noted.
    Assure all personnel wear appropriate PPE when operating equipment or handling potentially hazardous chemicals.
    Review Preventive Medicine and KBR QA/QC Inspections with Food Service Supervisors, correcting all documented deficiencies.
    Assure compliance with Military & KBR Policies and Procedures and the Galley PWS to include:

    NAVSUP P-486 Food Service Management Vol 1&2
    Tri-Service Food Code
    NAVMED 5010-C. 1
    21 Day Conops menu
    NAVSUP Publication 7 (Recipe Cards)

    Minimum Skills:

    Must be have 4 Hour Navy safety and Sanitation Training
    Must have 3 years Food Service and/or Cook experience
    Must Have Computer and Communication skills.
    Must have a food service medical screening and be “Fit for Duty”.
    Must be able to lift 30 pounds.
    Culinary or Military Dining Facility background helpful but not required.
    Must have High school diploma/GED with 2+ years food service experience
    Must have previous experience in overseeing employees.

    Additional requirements:

    Must be fluent in English
    Must possess passport book (not passport card) with at least 12 months of remaining validity AND with at least 4 blank visa/stamp pages remaining
    Must possess driver’s license with at least 6 months of remaining validity

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  • Accountant

    Accountant

    Job description
    Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

    On daily prepare/review Bank/E-value /GL reconciliation per the format defined by HQ.
    Follow up on a daily basis the reconciling items in the reconciliations.
    Track all open items to ensure they are timely closed.

    Relevant Experience:

    Mandatory qualified accountant with recognized accounting body
    2 – 3 years financial and operational with a financial services institution or role, preferably in a GSM or financial services environment.
    Strong understanding of data analysis, and reconciliation methods and procedures
    Hands on Microsoft Excel, Word and Oracle experience helpful.

    Personal Characteristics & Behaviors:
    The incumbent must possess and display the following characteristics:

    Strong reporting and data interpretation skills
    Strong controls exposure and experience
    Experience with procedures development and enhancement
    Excellent verbal and written communication, organizational and interpersonal skills
    Strong communication skills with all levels of management in a professional capacity
    Ability to work effectively under time constraints and deliver results by critical deadlines
    Strong capability to pull reports, load information, and trend data
    Ability to work seamlessly across businesses and hierarchy levels
    High integrity is mandatory

    Educational Qualification:
    A Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience, preferably with a major in Finance, Economics, Accounting, and or other related job experience.

  • IT Support Coordinator

    IT Support Coordinator

    The Role
    Your major responsibility is to assist in the creation and maintenance of IT operations that run smoothly. Listed below are some areas you will take ownership of or contribute to:

    Installing and configuring computer hardware, network devices, operating systems and applications
    Planning and undertaking scheduled maintenance upgrades and software updates
    Investigating, diagnosing and solving issues related to software and hardware
    Repairing equipment and replacing parts
    Helping create and implement processes to ensure efficient as well as cost effective IT support service
    Maintaining records of software licences
    Managing inventory of ICT equipment, consumable ICT devices and other related supplies
    Assisting with network restructuring as needed
    Ensuring smooth operations of network and internet at all times including weekends and holidays
    Leading IT support function
    Implementing and monitoring of IT policies as well as keeping them updated through periodic reviews.
    Consulting users to ascertaining appropriate computer specifications and ensure they meet user requirements.
    Training of users on proper use of ICT resources.
    Registering and updating access control
    Ensuring adherence to software licensing requirements
    Maintaining secure network access for remote users
    Staying up-to-date with latest tech

    The Fit

    At least 2 years of working experience in related field, with 1 year experience in network designing and network infrastructure development.
    Network+/A+
    Ability and willingness to troubleshoot beyond office hours and during weekends
    Strong technical skill in handling devices like routers, firewalls, switches, etc. of different brands
    Knowledge of Google server and applications
    Candidates with an IT degree will be given preference

  • Hotel Accountant I.T Presales Engineer

    Hotel Accountant I.T Presales Engineer

    Our client is a new medium sized hotel based in the outskirts of Nairobi. They seek to hire a highly competent and performance driven Hotel Accountant who will be responsible for knowing critical functions within the department and capable of mentoring and assisting employees within the department.
    Job Responsibilities

    Monitors compliance with generally accepted accounting principles and hotel procedures.
    Reviews, investigates, and corrects errors and inconsistencies in financial entries, documents, and reports.
    Assures compliance with federal, state, local and corporate policies, regulations and laws
    Reviews accounts payables and weekly check runs and reconciles
    Determines proper handling of financial transactions and approves transactions within designated limits.
    Compiles and analyzes financial information to prepare entries to general ledger accounts, cost centers and documents business transactions.
    Responsible for daily Stock takes, reconciliation and timely of daily sales reports against expenses.
    Responsible for verification of income auditing, receivables & debtors reconciliation
    Distributes monthly comparison reports and cost center reports according to schedules.
    Prepares financial statements and other reports to summarize and interpret current and projected company financial position.
    Analyze transactional processes and identify areas where additional accuracies and efficiencies can be achieved.
    Applies cost accounting methods to achieve accurate representation of cost center performance.
    Assist with monthly forecast & annual budgets prepares all allocations;
    Coordinate monthly closing process and reconciliation of general ledger accounts
    Responsible for all taxes obligations.
    Maintain system of accounts and keep records on all company transactions and assets
    Report, analyze, and ensure integrity of all financial information.

    Qualifications  

    Degree in Accounting or Finance.
    Must be a CPA- K.
    2 – 3 years’ experience as an accountant in a hotel or resort
    Proficiency in any hotel operating and accounting system and Microsoft Office Excel, Word and Outlook
    Suitable candidate should be of unquestionable integrity and mature
    Should also be dynamic and a team player
    Experience in Payroll.
    Analytical skills and hotel controls
    Ability to work to tight deadlines in a pressurized environment
    Leadership skills.

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  • Corporate Sales Executives

    Corporate Sales Executives

    Job Details
    The Corporate Sales Executives will be responsible for creating mutually advantageous relationships with organizations to build and maintain corporate sales accounts and other matters by performing the following duties;
    Duties

    Identify key revenue generating opportunities for our client’s products, solutions and Services
    Understanding the client requirements and then customizing the product/ services as per their needs
    Business Development & Sales Account Management of Strategic key accounts
    Engage in end to end sales cycle from lead generation, prospecting, requirement gathering, aligning with pre-sales for solution design, proposal drafting, negotiating, order closing, execution and collecting payments
    Ensuring quality of service by developing a thorough and detailed knowledge of technical specifications
    Ensuring proper servicing and after sales support to clients
    Maximize sales profitability, growth and account penetration within the market by effectively selling the company’s products and/or related services
    Achievement of all sales budgets and KPIs
    Reaching out to new customers and deliver superior sales presentations outlining the benefits of product/ services.
    Attend Sales meetings and maintain records.
    Build and fostering a network of referrals to create new opportunities for revenue growth.
    Providing support to customers, offering clear advice and solutions wherever possible
    Maintaining and enhancing relationships with existing customers

    Job Qualifications

    Bachelor’s Degree in Marketing or any relevant field, IT background and experience would be an added advantage
    Must have at least 2-3 years of experience (B2B) in selling IT Products / Solutions
    Constant Lead Generations for IT Services and Products
    A keen interest in IT issues
    Ability to be self-motivated with a positive attitude and a solid work ethic
    Willingness to work with a dynamic and fast paced result focused team
    Thorough understanding of marketing and negotiating techniques
    The ability to manage your time and plan your day effectively

  • Tours & Travel Consultant

    Tours & Travel Consultant

    Job Responsibilities

    Responding to enquiries regarding hotels & safaris within 24hrs
    Create and sell innovative tour packages to meet market demand
    Prepare itineraries to the various destinations of interest
    Doing research and producing periodical newsletters with current offers to be sent out to clients.
    Doing tour bookings, both inbound and outbound
    Doing regular check on the company website to ensure it is up to date and running smoothly
    Ensuring KWS park rules & hotel regulations are made clear to tourists
    Ensuring payment for each tour booking is received in advance or proper authorization is received from a corporate prior to credit sale
    Creating contact with hotels, car hire, sightseeing attraction and other service providers for best competitive contract rates
    Ensuring the rates files are orderly & up to date
    Ensure bookings that do not mature are cancelled in time to avoid cancellation penalties especially for hotels
    Arranging to see vehicles (and if possible be accompanied by customer reps) before the start of service to ensure quality and minimize customer complains
    Briefing drivers before they depart for safari
    Preparing welcome pack for tourists before departure for safari
    Ensure clients’ special requests especially on accommodation & room specification, driver guide language, meals and others are pre-arranged. (E.g. ensuring families are booked rooms closer together & pork is not served to Muslim guests etc.)
    Being on standby ready to provide solutions in case of mishaps during safari
    Coordinating with travel consultants to arrange flying & ground packages
    Opening client tour files for upcoming tours especially groups
    Making follow-ups for tour quotations
    Ensuring that tours quotations are competitive
    inclusions, exclusions, as well as terms & conditions of a quotation, should be highlighted to reduce disputes with clients
    Making sure vehicles (especially if hired from outside) have the company stickers
    Any other duty as may be assigned from time to time.

    Qualifications

    Knowledge of different inbound and outbound destinations
    Should have a thorough knowledge of the East African Tourism product & designing of International itineraries and costing
    Experience in liaising with international travel agents /partners
    Excellent planning and organizational skills.
    Self-motivated, Confident and outgoing personality.
    Ability to multi-task and get things done to completion.
    A Team player with good interpersonal and communication skills.
    Excellent networking and prospecting skills
    Degree or a diploma in Tour operations or tourism management
    2-3 years’ experience as Tour consultant in a busy environment
    Ability to use various tours/hotel booking systems
    Social Media Savvy with proven experience of creating and running digital campaigns

    This is a highly rewarding career opportunity with a salary increment after one year.

  • Sales Specialist

    Sales Specialist

    Role Summary: We are recruiting a Sales Specialist to join our Nairobi team and expand our global distribution network. This is an exciting opportunity to hold a key role in a rapidly growing company as we scale our presence throughout East Africa and the developing world. The chosen candidate will  close partnerships with our pipeline of prospective distributors, as well as actively identify and convert new leads. The position is a salary and commissioned role, and will report directly to the Head of Global Sales. It will include periodic international travel.
     
    Responsibilities: 

    Generating and qualifying new distributor leads and converting them into sales 
    Fine tuning collaborative distributor vetting processes alongside manufacturing partners 
    Performing industry research to support Angaza’s global growth strategy 
    Communicating new product developments to prospective distribution partners 
    Supporting strategic enhancement of the Angaza PAYG technology platform based on feedback from prospective distribution partners 
    Working with the team to develop proposals, pitches and approaches that speak to prospective partners’ needs and objectives 
    Representing Angaza at key industry events 

    Attributes Desired: 

    2-3 years of sales experience selling software or a technical product (required)
    History of meeting and exceeding sales targets 
    Very strong English language written and verbal communication skills required 
    Proficiency in any of the following languages a plus (French, Spanish, Swahili) 
    Demonstrated proficiency with MS Office Suite and/or Google Suite and CRM BA/BS; sales- or business-related discipline preferred 
    Comfort and experience working with data a plus 
    Comfort with public speaking and managing external relationships 
    Comfort with periodic travel 
    Happiness in a very dynamic, fast-paced, flexible (and fun!) atmosphere