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Job Experience: Experience of 2 – 3 years

  • Sales Representatives – Machakos

    Sales Representatives – Machakos

    Job Description

    Unit: Good Brands and Smart Brands Group Limited
    Region: Machakos
    Starting date: Immediate.
    Job Brief: We’re looking for a result-driven sales representatives to actively seek out and engage customer prospects. Who will provide complete and appropriate solutions for every customer in order to boost sales, new accounts opening and debt collection.
    Responsibilities:

    Collate company receivables.
    Should seek to maintain and win company visibility
    Should cultivate new accounts openings.
    Present, promote and sell products/services using solid arguments to existing and prospective customers
    Establish, develop and maintain positive business and customer relationships
    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
    Furnish 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

    Who Are You?
    Required skills and Competencies:

    BS/BA degree or equivalent in Bcom Sales and Marketing option.
    Proven work experience of 2-3 years in wholesale, traditional trade and modern trade.
    Excellent knowledge of MS Office
    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

    Are you interested in this position and do you meet the minimum requirements?

  • Food For Life Campaigner

    Food For Life Campaigner

    INTRODUCTION & MAIN PURPOSE OF THE JOB
    Greenpeace Africa is stepping into the most hotly contested development issue in Africa – agriculture. African agriculture will either follow the chemical intensive industrial model which would hand control of the sector to global agribusiness, or support smallholder African farmers to use locally available resources to grow diverse and healthy food. You would be joining a campaign team to provide campaign expertise with respect to a specialized campaign issue in relation to organic farming, biodiversity, geo-mapping, plastics and waste management, and anti-coal and renewable energy solutions. Staying abreast of the latest developments of the issues and related policy space. In doing so, working with project teammates to develop and implement effective project plans and strategies to bring positive changes to an environmental problem.
    Main responsibilities
    1. Strategy Development
    Provide expertise and input, on the development of the campaign strategy, campaign projects, and funding proposals, where relevant; and keep abreast of the external debate and trends in order to identify campaign/public engagement opportunities, and ensure the campaign strategy has realistic objectives whilst maintaining viability and potential.
    2. Campaign Project Management
    Manage specific projects within the campaign to a successful conclusion. Include appropriate internal and external actors. Project work is likely to involve all or some of the following techniques (often involving teamwork): public communication and engagement activities, media work, collaboration with other organisations, research, political and corporate work and the use of legal and scientific approaches to issues.
    3. Greenpeace Representation
    Represent Greenpeace at relevant meetings/conferences with external bodies such as media, industry, governments, NGOs, and major donors/foundations, in order to further the agreed campaign objectives.
    4. Research Coordination
    Identify commission and coordinate background investigations/ research and science needs. Provide general direction for such investigations/research and science, and participate in subsequently identifying realistic focal points/targets for the
    Campaign strategy.
    5. External Networks
    Develop and maintain relationships with external parties such as key allies, academics, media, activists, industry, political fora, and other NGOs, in support of the campaign objectives, to ensure maximum interaction and influence with external parties to support achievement of agreed campaign objectives.
    6. Reporting
    Coordinate and produce internal and external reports on campaign activities as required, to ensure audiences receive consistent and relevant campaign information, in order to increase and maintain interest in the campaign.
    7. Publications
    Prepare and oversee production and distribution of campaign publications/videos in cooperation with campaign team members and the engagement/communications unit These should be within the agreed budget and timelines, ensuring availability of materials consistent with and in support of campaign goals.
    Skills required / qualifications
    Required:

    University degree in related field to the campaign
    Minimum 3 years of years of strategic campaign planning experience or work experience in the relevant campaign area
    2 – 3 year experience of campaigning on environmental social justice issues, and an understanding of how campaigning can achieve change
    Have a track record of implementing campaigns within local and international teams. Able to represent and communicate for campaigns in diverse fora.
    Understanding of the importance of direct action (NVDA) in campaigning
    Ability to analyse environmental issues in terms of campaign opportunities and in terms of overall strategic objectives
    Ability to understand the use of information in support of campaign objectives.
    Experience & confidence in presentation/public speaking.
    Fluency in written and spoken English

  • Market and Value Chain Specialist Project Manager – Fall Armyworm R&D Portfolio

    Market and Value Chain Specialist Project Manager – Fall Armyworm R&D Portfolio

    CIMMYT is seeking a dynamic and results-oriented Market and Value Chain Specialist, with a strong interest in agri-input markets and agri-business development. The position focuses on agri-market and business research and development in support of a portfolio of projects, with special attention to maize agri-food and seed systems. The position contributes to and draws on the experiences of a large multi-disciplinary international research team, including the team associated with Stress Tolerant Maize for Africa (STMA) which focuses on developing and deploying improved and stress tolerant maize cultivars for Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA).
    The selected candidate will work as a member of CIMMYT’s Socio-Economics Program (SEP) in close collaboration with CIMMYT’s Global Maize Program (GMP).
    The position will be based at CIMMYT’s regional office in Nairobi, Kenya, but will involve frequent travel, including other CIMMYT and field sites in Africa.
    Specific duties:

    Design and implement a strategic research-for-development (R4D) agenda around agri-input markets and agri-business development in SSA.
    Assess agri-market and business development opportunities in delivery countries with special emphasis on demand and supply of maize seed, including seed market intelligence and demand assessment, business models and market development strategies.
    Initiate, build and strengthen partnerships with public and private institutional stakeholders for delivering positive impact among smallholder farmers in SSA.
    Translate findings into practical R4D priorities and implications, including the development of strategies, options and recommendations to set research priorities, guide policy decisions, facilitate adoption and adaptation, stimulate scaling up and out and enhance social inclusiveness.
    Publish findings in international peer-reviewed journals and contribute to dissemination of results to stakeholders.
    Assist in resource mobilization and project/CIMMYT management as required.

    Required academic qualifications, skills and attitudes:

    Ph.D. in agribusiness, market/value chain research or a related field.
    Active interest and preferably experience in the seed sector and/or seed business research and development.
    Preferably at least two-three years of relevant experience.
    Familiarity with the agricultural development and technology delivery issues in SSA.
    Demonstrated ability to excel in complex, multidisciplinary research or development projects.
    Good partnership building skills, including ability to interact with funding agencies; deliver effectively; and moderate meetings with local partners.
    Experience with applied research related to public-private partnerships and business models would be an added advantage.
    A high degree of personal organization and ability to work under pressure.
    Ability to work with different nationalities and disciplines, as a member of a diverse work team.
    Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English, with established publication record in international peer-reviewed journals.
    The selected candidate must exhibit the following competencies: Achievement Orientation, Problem Solving, Decision-making, Teamwork and Multi-Cultural Orientation.

    The position is for an initial fixed-term for three (3) years, after which further employment is subject to performance and the continued availability of funds. CIMMYT’s internationally competitive salary and benefits include housing allowance, car, comprehensive health and life insurance, assistance for children’s education, paid vacation, annual airfare, contribution to a retirement plan, and generous assistance with relocation shipment.

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  • Lab Analyst

    Lab Analyst

    Sanergy is looking for a qualified Lab Analyst to join our Quality Health Safety and Environment team.
    About the role
    As a Lab Analyst for Sanergy, your responsibilities will include:

    Organize and manage the daily workflow in the chemical and microbiological analysis section, develop weekly work plans to ensure that tasks are performed efficiently and within quality and safety standards.
    Maintain and develop laboratory manuals and procedures and SOP’s, research new laboratory procedures and techniques and implement these if required
    Work with the laboratory team to develop new and continuously improve existing methods for analysis of physical and chemical parameters for feces, urine, compost and other samples.
    Participate in risk assessments of the laboratory and ensure that local Environmental, Health and Safety (EHS) requirements are fulfilled
    Conduct any other duties as directed by the manager

    Sound exciting? Here’s who we are looking for.
    Skills & Qualifications

    BSc Chemistry or Microbiology required
    2-3 years of experience in the related area of work
    Qualities you’ll need to fit in well among the Sanergy-Stars
    A collaborative spirit that compels you to work beyond your team
    A desire to understand and serve customers
    A willingness to embrace diversity, integrity and empathy
    An innovative approach to assessing and testing new ideas
    An enthusiasm to achieve set targets and improve yourself professionally

    The perks you’ll have

    A holistic benefits package
    Unparalleled opportunities for personal and professional growth
    A unique chance to tackle critical challenges of sanitation, economic empowerment and food security

  • Payroll Specialist Bcs-Local Deploy Technician Bcs-Head Of People Africa Bcs-Marketing Manager Sea Bcs-Research & Development Manager Africa Bcs – SHE Coordinator Bcs – Make Supervisor BCS-Logistics Administrator Bcs-Key Account Manager Bcs-Engineering Specialist Bcs-Quallity Specialist

    Payroll Specialist Bcs-Local Deploy Technician Bcs-Head Of People Africa Bcs-Marketing Manager Sea Bcs-Research & Development Manager Africa Bcs – SHE Coordinator Bcs – Make Supervisor BCS-Logistics Administrator Bcs-Key Account Manager Bcs-Engineering Specialist Bcs-Quallity Specialist

    MAIN JOB PURPOSETo manage, supervise and deliver the country payroll within the given timelines.JOB SUMMARY

    To process accurate and timely payroll for country remittance of data to bank through accounts payable
    Executes payroll accounting and reconciliation
    Delivers payroll services by managing payroll personnel
    Generates monthly reports and SLAs for payroll
    Monitors payroll processes to meet legal compliance and COBP requirements
    Provides payroll KPIs reports and data as required
    Manages processing of statutory deductions and remittance of data to finance for payments to institutions and retirees
    Participates in pension cycle briefs – support preparations for pension annual general meetings and cascades to country
    To input to payroll systems against new reward cycle, new collective Bargaining agreement, Time and Attendance data / payment related calculations for payroll accuracy
    To process statutory deductions report and remit to finance for pay-outs i.e. tax, National Social Security, Pension, Co-operatives

    KEY REQUIREMENTS

    University graduate,
    2-3 years in payroll processes
    Relevant experience in pensions and tax matters
    Attention to detail
    Highly Analytical
    Interpersonal and Communication
    Confidentiality & HIGH integrity

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  • Sales Representatives

    Sales Representatives

    Regions: Nairobi, Mombasa, Kericho, Machakos,
    Starting date: Immediate.
    Job Brief
    We’re looking for a result-driven sales representatives to actively seek out and engage customer prospects. Who will provide complete and appropriate solutions for every customer in order to boost sales, new accounts opening and debt collection.
    Responsibilities for the Sales Representatives Job:

    Collate company receivables.
    Should seek to maintain and win company visibility
    Should cultivate new accounts openings.
    Present, promote and sell products/services using solid arguments to existing and prospective
    customers
    Establish, develop and maintain positive business and customer relationships
    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
    Furnish 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

    Job skills and Competencies:

    BS/BA degree or equivalent in Bcom Sales and Marketing option.
    Proven work experience of 2-3 years in wholesale, traditional trade and modern trade.
    Excellent knowledge of MS Office
    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

  • Head of Customer Engagement

    Head of Customer Engagement

    About the Position
    Our company has quickly grown from its founding in 2014 to serving hundreds of furniture material retailers across Kenya.
    The Head of Customer Engagement will take the reins of customer management responsibilities ensuring the day to day running of these functions while driving the expansion of the company breaking into strategic areas.
    The ideal Head of Customer Engagement will have a self-starter attitude and be an excellent strategy person who can make sure that the day-to-day operations are in line with medium-term and long-term goals.
    They will have an outstanding analytical and judgement ability to identify trends and weigh the evidence in order to decide on the best course of action. They will be effective people manager, eager to grow their team and develop the individuals which comprise it.
    The Head of Customer Engagement will report to the Director and directly and indirectly lead a team of 8 people, including others with management responsibilities.
    Develop and lead a high performing customer engagement team

    Invest in coaching and development of your team, taking advantage of opportunities to grow team members’ responsibilities
    Maintain a high-performance culture, designing a motivating compensation policy and rewarding outstanding accomplishment
    Hire and coach new talents into the customer engagement team as required by the expansion strategy

    Manage the company’s portfolio and bring forward the company’s expansion strategy

    Oversee and coordinate all the prospecting and customers’ management functions ensuring that they are performed with the highest efficiency
    Create an effective system to ensure that the team collects account receivables on time
    Work with management to design and implement ideas and strategies to launch a new category of mattress, acquire new customers and break into new markets
    Propose and lead the implementation of out-of-the-box marketing ideas to drive increased market penetration of existing products lines
    Directly manage the relationship with key accounts in the portfolio guaranteeing high level of satisfaction and increased sales volumes

    Implement and manage systems to effectively track activities and sales

    Find opportunities to develop and improve systems, delegate responsibilities to enable the team to handle more work with increasing complexity
    Coordinate activities with the operation and production teams ensuring smooth collaboration with the customer engagement team and improve processes based on customers’ and other teams’ feedback
    Create and enforce a data-driven decision-making culture
    Effectively utilize customer relationship management (CRM) and sales tracking platforms to ensure that the customer engagement team operates efficiently and meets its targets
    Introduce key control points, allowing you to maintain quality and accuracy of the growing activities within your area of responsibility while delegating more responsibilities to the team

    Manage our products portfolio and ensure an efficient use of resources

    Regularly update products weekly consumption – keeping in mind previous stock out, seasonality and market trends – to ensure that an optimal level of inventory is held
    Liaise with supply chain to ensure timely reordering
    Conduct market research and offer recommendations about new products and/or designs to resources and introduce in the market
    Closely monitor market trends and competitive landscape to define pricing strategy for each product category

    Qualifications

    You are an out-of-the-box thinker and enjoy coming up with creative ideas
    You are a strong leader, and you have at least 3 years’ experience managing individuals across different functional areas. You have a proven track record of motivating and developing your direct reports.
    You preferably have at least 2 years’ experience in leading a company’s business development strategy and a track record of achievement in growing a company’s portfolio
    You have the ability to manage key customers’ relationships in another organization and are effective at building, maintaining and growing such relationships independently.
    You have an entrepreneurial streak and have drawn energy from working in a young company, start-up environment or other environment of rapid growth and change. You enjoy working on multiple diverse projects and tasks simultaneously.
    You thrive when you are able to take initiative, you are considered very self-managing and do best in an environment where you are given high-level goals and take initiative to achieve them.
    You are confident in your own ability to perform and inspire others to perform, and you are eager to take on responsibility for a key team within our company. You find the prospect of being rewarded according to your ability to grow a team extremely motivating.
    You have experience developing and implementing management systems within an organization, and value the structure and predictability they bring.
    You possess a strong analytical toolkit, and you frequently apply quantitative analysis to decision-making. You can troubleshoot complex problems and offer ideas about possible solutions

  • Fraud Investigations Officer

    Fraud Investigations Officer

    Job Description
    In line with enhancing career progression of staff and to support business growth, we seek to recruit well-qualified, experienced, self-driven, highly motivated and passionate candidates to fill this position within the Security Department.
    Reporting to the Head of Security, the ideal candidate will be required to spearhead the delivery and ongoing development of our counter-fraud and corruption program in the Bank through:

    Advising the Bank and training managers and staff in counter-fraud and corruption strategies and procedures, spanning the full breadth of the Bank operations.
    Besides supporting and influencing managers, plan and conduct investigations by collecting and analyzing data, producing high-quality reports and identifying areas of risk and potential improvement.
    To research the most innovative counter-fraud methodologies– and implement it to the highest standards.
    Contribute to the ongoing development of professional practices within the Bank’s management practice and stays abreast of developments in the investigation field
    Manage the investigation caseload, monitoring the current status and time-lines of each case.
    Coordinate investigation missions as necessary with other investigators, state security agencies, and other stakeholders
    Negotiate and liaise with officials from governments, national and international agencies and partner organizations on investigation-related matters
    Assume accountability for achieving investigation objectives and results, in accordance with accepted international investigation standards and the Bank’s internal policy guidelines
    Provide direction and guidance to consultants and external entities as appropriate.

    Qualifications

    University degree in investigations, management, finance, law, or related field Professional training from a national law enforcement body or investigations academy or its equivalent
    At least 2 years’ additional experience in conducting criminal and/or administrative investigations
    Formal professional training in a comprehensive range of investigation-related areas. A minimum of 5 years of progressively professional experience in complex criminal and administrative investigations
    At least 3 years of experience working within/ with a financial institution
    At least 2 years’ experience working in the role of a senior investigator
    Experience in supervising a team of investigators and managing a large and varied caseload will be an added advantage A professional background and established credibility in the field of complex investigations is essential.

    Desired Competencies

    Strong command of Microsoft office suite
    Good knowledge of Computer Forensic methodology, hardware and software In-depth knowledge of investigation-related analysis tools and software
    In-depth knowledge of investigation management databases and systems

  • End User Support Engineer

    End User Support Engineer

    Job Duties

    2-3 years of relevant experience.
    Proven history of operating in the Managed IT environment with hands on Enterprise Network experience.
    Strong knowledge of Core Network and Aggregation Nodes in Enterprise Network.
    Demonstrated experience of working with a medium organization with varied user
    Skill levels and operating environments.
    Awareness of IT security principles, policies and processes.
    Good experience in user support and customer relationship management.
    Good understanding of business processes and application of technology.
    Application Support.
    Basic knowledge of Server would be a plus.

    Qualification, Skills and Experience:

    Degree in IT
    MIS skills.
    Excellent customer service skills and a proactive, customer focused attitude.
    Excellent organisational, planning and team leading skills to instill a service culture of providing the highest quality service
    Demonstrated ability to progress and maintain a desktop and mobile customer environment
    Excellent communication skills
    Should have problem solving attitude
    Excellent analytical skills
    Attention to details.

    Additional Certifications (MUST HAVE):

    ITIL
    MCSA
    MCSE
    Comptia A+ & N+