QUALIFICATIONS
High school certificate or equivalent
Relevant skill certificate (e.g., culinary certificate, food handler’s license)
At least 3 years of experience in the restaurant industry
Bonus: 5+ years of experience and previous work experience in fine dining restaurants or hotels
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recruitment@pilirestaurant.com
Overview
We are seeking to recruit an Account Manager for our client in Kenya. This role involves managing raw material accounts in industries such as coatings, personal care, home care, and PU foaming. We are looking for a motivated individual to nurture and expand client relationships. The ideal candidate will be passionate about business development and providing outstanding customer service. A solid understanding of the coatings, construction, adhesives, personal care, and home care sectors, along with a strong technical background, is essential. The role will also require travel to neighboring countries, including Tanzania and Uganda, to support similar business objectives.
Job description
Accountable for achieving sales target for the East African portfolio of industries/ Principals.
Maintain and develop existing and new clients
Develop relationships with clients, ensuring face to face interaction
Set, review and negotiate pricing with customers based on costings and market dynamics
Maintain overall profitability of client portfolio
Prepare client quotes, service agreements as needed
Assist in development of the sales plan for division, including setting product and client targets, evaluating competitor activity, and determining the development pipeline.
Build close working relationship with in house support service team
Offer support to the customer service team to effectively manage and process orders
Submit product forecast and order requirements to the logistics controller based on client requirements whilst at the same time staying within working capital targets.
Participate in market research to determine new opportunities
Manage principals, as allocated, negotiating pricing, submitting forecasts, preparing and presenting quarterly reports with targets and opportunity pipeline as required. Joint client visits as required
Perform any other reasonable tasks as determined by manager
Requirements:
BSc Chemistry degree or similar will be a bonus.
3–5-year experience within the chemical industry- preferably one of those mentioned in the overview.
Understanding of logistics as far as importation is concerned.
Self-motivated and works efficiently without supervision and able to do planning, organizing and prioritizing to meet business objectives
Able to work under pressure and manage expectations
Good communication and interpersonal skills
Proactive and forward thinking
Team player
Ability to problem solve
Interested and qualified candidates should forward their CV to: vacancies@peoplefoco.co.ke using the position as subject of email.
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Responsibilities
Manage the day-to-day financial operations, including accounting, budgeting, and cash flow management.
Conduct credit appraisals, loan structuring, and risk assessments for salary loans and employer-backed loan recovery.
Oversee payroll check-off systems and ensure timely loan repayments.
Ensure compliance with financial regulations, tax laws, and reporting standards specific to the microfinance industry.
Provide detailed financial reports and analysis to management for strategic decision-making.
Maintain financial management systems, credit scoring models, and loan management systems.
Ensure accuracy in all financial records and lead the audit process.
Work closely with internal and external stakeholders to ensure smooth financial operations.
Minimum Requirements & Responsibility
Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, Economics, or a related field.
Professional certification such as CPA, ACCA, or CFA is highly desirable.
Minimum of 3 to 5 years of experience in financial management, credit risk management, or related roles, preferably within the microfinance or banking sector.
Strong understanding of credit appraisal techniques, loan structuring, and risk management for short-term salary loans.
Experience with payroll check-off systems and employer-backed loan recovery is highly desirable.
In-depth knowledge of financial regulations, including tax laws and financial reporting standards for microfinance institutions.
Proficiency in financial management software, credit scoring models, and loan management systems.
Advanced Excel skills (e.g., advanced formulas, large data sets, pivot tables, VLOOKUP).
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.
High level of integrity, ethical conduct, and excellent communication skills.
Experience in the Payments/FinTech industry is highly desirable.
Ability to work unsupervised, manage multiple tasks, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
Effective leadership and team-building capabilities
Interested candidates are requested to:Important Notes:
Apply via :
recruitment@staffingsolutionsnetwork.co.ke
Key Responsibilities:
Marketing Campaign Development & Execution
Assist in developing and executing marketing campaigns that align with WezaCare’s strategic objectives.
Collaborate with the Media & Communications team to create timelines and measurable objectives. Use analytics tools to monitor performance, making adjustments as needed.
Maintain the content calendar to ensure timely roll-out of campaigns and content.
Content Creation & Management
Create and distribute engaging content, including blog posts, social media posts, newsletters, and brochures.
Collaborate with the graphics and multimedia teams to produce content that aligns with WezaCare’s mission and maintains consistent messaging across platforms.
Social Media Management
Manage WezaCare’s social media accounts, maintaining a consistent posting schedule and voice.
Develop strategies to grow the online presence and increase engagement. Track performance and adjust strategies based on audience insights.
Brand & Reputation Management
Uphold WezaCare’s brand guidelines across all communications and materials.
Develop strategies to enhance brand visibility, especially within the Child Welfare and social impact sectors.
Public Relations & Media Relations
Write press releases and media kits to promote WezaCare’s initiatives.
Build relationships with media contacts to secure coverage.
Coordinate media requests, interviews, and appearances for key WezaCare representatives.
Monitor media coverage and public perception of WezaCare, identifying opportunities to enhance visibility or respond to inquiries.
Event Coordination & Promotion
Plan and promote webinars, workshops, and outreach programs.
Manage event logistics and ensure successful event-related communications before, during, and after the event.
Internal Communications
Support internal communication efforts, developing newsletters and updates to keep staff informed of key initiatives.
Market Research & Reporting
Conduct market research to inform strategies and provide regular reports on marketing performance, offering insights to improve future efforts.
Stay informed of digital marketing trends and industry best practices to keep WezaCare’s strategies current and relevant.
Key Qualifications:
Education: Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Communications, Public Relations, Journalism, or a related field.
Experience: 3-5 years in marketing, communications, or public relations, preferably within social impact, B2B, or nonprofit organizations.
Skills:
Proficiency in social media management, experience with CMS, and familiarity with SEO strategies.
Strong content creation skills (strong writing, editing and storytelling) with experience creating engaging content across multiple platforms
Experience with analytics tools (Google Analytics, social media insights).
Familiarity with design and marketing platforms (Canva, Adobe Creative Suite, MailChimp) is desirable
Excellent time management and ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously, with strong organizational skills.
Excellent verbal and written communication, with the ability to tailor messages, and present ideas clearly to different audiences.
Ability to collaborate across departments and with external partners.
Personal Attributes:
Creative thinker with an eye for detail. Problem-solving skills, adaptable to challenges, highly organized to meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment and passionate about WezaCare’s mission.
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ABOUT THE ROLE
Key responsibilities for the role include:
Provide a safe and secure environment for children to feel comfortable.
Plan and execute appropriate activities for the children each day according to the curriculum, schemes of work and lesson plans that meet the social, physical and emotional needs of the children.
Developing, reviewing and updating schemes of work and lesson plans in line with the school curriculum in partnership with the Learning Design team.
Setting assessments for subject areas/topics when requested or called upon
Provide a variety of materials and resources for children to explore, manipulate, and use, both in learning activities and in imaginative play.
Instruct and monitor students in the use and care of equipment and materials, in order to prevent injuries and damage.
Organize and lead activities designed to promote physical, mental, and social development such as games, arts and crafts, music, and storytelling
Prepare materials, classrooms, and other indoor and outdoor spaces to facilitate creative play, learning and motor-skill activities, and safety.
Observe and evaluate each child’s progress and provide a written report to the Principal, other school leaders and parents.
Monitor and keep record/ reports of the children’s progress and development
Instruct students individually and in groups, adapting teaching methods to meet students’ varying needs and interests
Assimilate arriving children to the school environment by greeting them, helping them remove outerwear, and selecting activities of interest to them.
Establish and enforce rules for behavior, and policies and procedures to maintain order among students.
Plan and supervise class projects, field trips, visits by guests, or other experiential activities, and guide students in learning from those activities.
Attend professional meetings, educational conferences, and teacher training workshops in order to maintain and improve professional competence.
Assist in bus loading and unloading
ABOUT YOU
Skills and Qualifications required:
TSC certification and Degree in Education/ P1 Diploma
3-5 years of teaching experience
You have good working skills with technology such as Word, Powerpoint and Excel
You are a great communicator. You are able to provide clear and effective written and verbal communication.
You are flexible and open to change – you handle uncertainty, complexity, and ambiguity well.
You are a problem solver – you are proactive in identifying issues and address these thoroughly by making an effort to find appropriate solutions.
You are excited about our organizational culture—and in particular, you are fired up to challenge yourself by embracing mutual vulnerability and a firehose of feedback.
You have a desire to further develop your leadership skills and apply them to transform the lives of African youth
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Job Description
The HR & Admin Executive is responsible for managing and overseeing the full spectrum of human resource and administrative functions within the company. This includes recruitment, employee relations, work pass applications, and office & accommodation rentals. The role ensures that the company’s HR policies are effectively implemented and all administrative tasks are carried out efficiently to support the smooth operation of the business.
Key Responsibilities
Full cycle of HR & Administration operations.
Manage the full recruitment process including job postings, interviewing, and selecting candidates.
Conduct employee onboarding and ensure new hires are fully integrated into the company.
Handle applications, renewals, and cancellations of work permits, employment passes, and other relevant permits for foreign employees.
Handle applications & renewals of all necessary licensing for the business operations.
Maintain an updated database of all work passes and licensing to ensure compliance with government regulations.
Manage the rental process for office spaces and employee accommodations.
Liaise with landlords, agents, and service providers to ensure lease agreements and maintenance are properly handled.
Maintain employee records and HR databases.
Administer HR policies, procedures, and benefits, ensuring compliance with labor laws.
Handle employee relations matters, grievances, and disciplinary actions.
Organize employee engagement activities to foster a positive work environment.
Ensure the welfare of employees by addressing any concerns and promoting a healthy work-life balance.
Provide administrative support to senior management and other departments.
Handle office supplies management, document filing, and coordination of meetings and events.
Ensure compliance with legal and company requirements related to HR and administration.
Skill & Experience
Minimum Bachelor Degree in Human Resource or a related field
At least 3-5 years of relevant experience in Human Resource
Familiar with Employment Act
Preferred to have working experience in Construction Industry
Good organizational and communication Skills
Required to travel to construction sites and work in both office and field environments.
Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
Able to start work immediately
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If qualified share your cv to vacancies@jantakenya.com by 13th October 2024
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Our client is an established dairy farming with over 50 dairy animals in the outskirt of Kilifi. They are looking to hire a qualified and experienced farm manager with diverse knowledge in dairy farming.
Duties and Responsibilities
Experience in handling livestock on-farm which comprises various dairy cows breeds
Implement strategies for maximum yield, organize farm administration and manage businesses and farm staff.
Plan finances and production to maintain farm progress against budget parameters.
Maintain and monitor the quality and quantity of yields.
Monitor animal health and welfare, including liaising with Government vets.
Knowledge of parasites and diseases and understanding how they spread and how to combat them.
Apply health and safety standards across the farm.
Liaising with the marketing and sale team.
Visiting different divisions to inspect livestocks
Ensuring seeds, fertilizers, pesticides and other supplies are regularly restocked.
Do Artificial insemination
Management of fodder feeds stocks and making requisition if any and timely
Fodder production and preservation
And any other duties assigned to by the management
Requirements
Diploma in animal science or husbandry or Bachelors Degree / HND in Agriculture Science, Animal Science or extensive experience in managing a farm.
3-5 years work experience.
A passion for agriculture and looking after dairy animals
Excellent problem solving, analytical and critical thinking skills.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Willingness to work overtime as required.
Extensive experience in managing a farm.
Excellent problem solving, analytical and critical thinking skills.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Self-motivated and excellent budgeting skills
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Job Purpose
The position will support the management of information system (MIS), management and maintenance of Dynamics ERP, website development and maintenance and IT support.
Key Responsibilities:
MIS
Maintain the Client Management System and ensure regular update.
Support the Research and MEAL Officers in the development of tools and systems for data collection, collation and reporting.
Support in capturing lessons from various pillars and share with relevant stakeholders where possible.
Support in conducting data analysis, present (visualization), and disseminate information to inform programme management.
Dynamics ERP
Collaborate with the ERP developers to ensure user requirements are accurately translated into technical designs.
Ensure that customizations follow best practices and maintain system integrity, performance, and security.
Maintain and document system customizations and development procedures.
Ensure ERP compliance with organizational policies, regulatory standards, and data security requirements.
Conduct testing and debugging of all development work to ensure smooth functionality.
Provide ongoing technical support and system maintenance post-upgrade.
Provide user administration of Office 365, Azure, Dynamics ERP, SharePoint, IP Telephony System and Client Management System.
Providing 1st level user support in all RCK Offices.
Install, configure, and maintain hardware and software components of ICT infrastructure, including servers, networks, and peripherals including maintenance of internal LAN connectivity comprising the IP telephony System and Video Conferencing devices.
Monitor system performance and troubleshoot issues, ensuring timely resolution and minimal downtime.
Plan and implement ICT projects, upgrades, and migrations, ensuring minimal disruption to business operations.
In liaison with the Manager – RKM, Field Coordinators, Project Officers, Communications Officer, and MEAL Officers, prepare budgets for the ICT hardware, software and capacity-building needs for staff members in all RCK offices.
Procure and set up new ICT equipment and accessories, and repair and maintain the existing equipment.
Maintain an inventory schedule of all IT equipment and software in use, diagnose status and performance on a regular basis, and maintain a record of all equipment received for repairs and maintenance.
Identify, monitor and record frequently occurring problems and liaise with the users, project teams and service providers for their resolution.
Implementing computer security measures and guidelines to safeguard information against malicious or unauthorized access, modification, destruction and virus attacks by ensuring antivirus programs, patches are installed and up to date.
Stay updated on industry trends and emerging technologies in ICT, and make recommendations for improvements and enhancements of ICT infrastructure in the organization.
Review, test and evaluate both hardware systems and software solutions to determine their efficiency, reliability, compatibility and updating them as necessary.
Manage user accounts, permissions, and access rights, ensuring compliance with security policies and procedures.
Develop, monitor and enforce compliance with ICT policies, standards, and regulatory requirements.
Train and create awareness among staff on ICT best practices, security protocols, and proper use of technology tools and resources.
Maintain backup of user data and biometric data on various media, and coordinate preventive maintenance processes as scheduled.
Coordinate 3rd party service vendors on various IT repairs, maintenance, upgrades and other IT tasks and projects.
Supervise any IT related projects to successful completion, and on budget, in line with desired outcomes
Website Upgrade and Maintenance
Maintain and update RCK website and intranet.
Perform any other ICT related duties as may be assigned.
Qualifications and Experience:
Bachelor’s Degree in any of the following disciplines: – Information Systems Management, Computer Science/Business Information Technology, or equivalent qualifications from a recognized institution.
Minimum of 3-5 years of experience in Microsoft Dynamics NAV and Business Central development.
Proven experience in upgrading ERP systems from Dynamics NAV to Dynamics 365 Business Central.
Proficiency in AL, C/AL, C/SIDE, and other relevant programming languages.
Diploma in IT with a bias in Database Development will be an added advantage.
Proficiency in M&E is a plus.
Excellent knowledge and experience in the design and use of Commcare and other platforms for digital data collection, ONA and power BI for analysis and visualization is a must.
Excellent skills in data visualization using different software including ONA, Power BI etc.
Minimum of 3 years of experience working in RLOs/NNGOs/INGO’s and or UN Agencies in developmental or in humanitarian programmes, with 3+ years in field postings.
Experience of, and commitment to working through systems of community participation and accountability.
Strong technical expertise including passion for handling large amounts of data and transforming it into compelling visualizations that facilitate analysis and decision-making.
Demonstrated understanding of intermediate statistics and the ability to summarize, generalize, and make predictions from large data sets.
Demonstrated experience of working with Microsoft Office 365/Azure/Dynamics and ERP systems.
Strong information management and telecommunication skills and proficiency in IT/computer skills (including sound MS Excel, Ms PowerPoint and Ms Word proficiency).
Problem analysis, judgement, handling ambiguity and decision making based on fact and figures.
Technical expertise in various data analysis software and proven experience using mobile technology for data collection with experience of electronic data collection using tablets or other devices.
Proven experience with current technologies, such as web-based data management and analysis tools, digital data collection, mapping, Google applications, data visualization, interactive dashboards, etc.
Experience in building iterative learning systems or feedback loops and approaches in human-centered design are strongly valued.
Field experience in developing practical, useful, timely monitoring systems, both at the program- and county-levels that promote use of data for adaptive management and learning.
Experience with ICT hardware, mobile phones and web-based technologies, particularly designing or deploying tools appropriate to limited-bandwidth or sub-standard infrastructure environments.
Comfort working with qualitative and quantitative methodologies for data collection and analysis.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team
To submit your application, send a cover letter along with a detailed Curriculum Vitae indicating expected salary, 3 professional referees including your last supervisor and their email contacts. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled. Shortlisted applicants may be contacted as soon as Monday, 21st October 2024. Persons with Disabilities are highly encouraged to Apply. Send your application to: The Recruitment Committee, Subject Line: “Application for ICT OFFICER” Email: careers@rckkenya.org. Only successful candidates will be contacted. RCK is an equal opportunity employer. Only Kenyan Nationals are eligible
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