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  • Purchasing Manager

    Purchasing Manager

    Job Mission
    Manage and coordinate a category, business, innovation or performance team, inline with the Group’s purchasing strategies and policies.
    Key Job Accountabilities
     
    Analyse business needs and challenges demand :Anticipate major evolution of needs. Propose the most valuable option involvinginternal and external network/resources. Use VA methodology as a part of theculture of need expression
    Defines purchasing strategy : define the best suited supplierportfolio (for a division or a category). Develop Market intelligence tool oncategories. Drive changes in the market structure. Input, build and/orchallenge category strategies.
    Optimizes costs : Capture breakthrough ideas coming fromthe suppliers. Maximize value creation opportunities impacting P&L and TopLine. Activate all levers of the value chain through the Cost Models.
    MaximizesSupplier Relationships :Create a preferred customer relationship with strategic suppliers. Developstrategic suppliers to sustain growth. Drive improvement projects withstrategic suppliers impacting P&L and Top Line contribution
    Creates value and innovates : Capture innovation opportunities forminternal & external sources. Lead strategic projects. Manage financial costand impact. Get the buy-in, communicate with steering committee mode to thesponsors, stakeholders. Be empowered to take key decisions or to escalate tostakeholders
    Negotiates with integrity : Coach and challenge teams in terms ofnegotiation strategy, use innovative negotiation levers. Unlock stalematesituation and display high ethicalprinciples at all levels.
    Operates according to internalcontrol principles and legal rules :Develop a competitive advantage (exclusivity, group strategy, innovation, CSR,…). Negotiate Global, high stake contracts. Negotiate intellectual property,licensing, exclusivity agreements for innovation.
    Evaluates and manages risks: Define and implement risk managementpolicy. Implement advanced/breakthrough methodologies or tools to secure risk.Manage regulatory risks.
    Manages Performance and efficiency : Be accountable for purchasingperformance. Formulate functional improvements for processes and tools.Formulate recommendations based of Supplier P&L analysis or L’Oreal /BrandP&L. Challenge Financial and logistics managers when purchasing is impactedby other functions. Ensure data quality.
    Supports and manages stakeholders’relationships : Communicate / manage projects/sharesuppliers’ information with stakeholders, influence stakeholders. Drive and grow Purchasing Share of Voice among stakeholders.
    Technical & Professional competencies required
     
     
    Detailed knowledge of techniques foreffective supplier relations and negotiations
    (Technical) expertise regarding therelevant product portfolio
    Awareness of technological innovationsand methods
    Good knowledge and experience of Industrial buying: general packagingmaterials (plastics, card boards , folding boxes), Raw Materials, MROs etc
    Ability to effectively communicate bothin written and verbal, convince and influence
    Solid grasp of financial issues andmarket trends
    Able to think strategically seeing theBig Picture
    Able to proactively identify supply riskand work out mitigation plans
    Excellent Negotiation skills
    Problem Solving and decision making
    Presentation skills
    Education and Experience
     
    Minimum of a University Degree in arelevant field
    Professional Qualification in Purchasing(CIPS or equivalent)
    Minimum 4 years of industryexperience in the FMCG environment
    Computer literate with ERP experience

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  • Automobile Sales Finance Manager Commercial Sales Senior HR Manager

    Automobile Sales Finance Manager Commercial Sales Senior HR Manager

    The Role
    Sells automobiles by understanding and demonstrating characteristics, capabilities, and features; developing and qualifying buyers; closing sales.
    Automobile Sales Job Duties & Responsibilities
    Understands automobiles by studying characteristics, capabilities and features
    Comparing and contrasting competitive models; inspecting automobiles.
    Develops buyers by maintaining rapport with previous customers, suggesting trade-ins, meeting prospects at community activities, greeting walk-ins, responding to inquiries, recommending sales campaigns and promotions.
    Qualifies buyers by understanding buyer’s requirements and interests, matching requirements and interests to various models.
    Demonstrates automobiles by explaining characteristics, capabilities, and features; taking drives; explaining warranties and services.
    Closes sales by overcoming objections, asking for sales, negotiating the price, completing sales or purchase contracts, explaining provisions, explaining and offering warranties, services, and financing, collects payment, delivers automobile.
    Provides sales management information by completing reports.
    Updates job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities and reading professional publications.
    Enhances dealership reputation by accepting ownership for accomplishing new and different requests, exploring opportunities to add value to the job accomplishments.
    Qualifications for the Automobile Sales Job
    Degree/Higher National Diploma in sales & marketing or business field
    At least 4 years’ experience in a similar environment
    Ability to meet Sales Goals
    Having motivation for Sales and Selling to Customer Needs
    Financial Skills and Documentation Skills
    Must have scheduling skills, Telephone skills, good Listening and excellent Verbal Communication skills
    Must have Customer Focus and Job interest
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    Use the link(s) below to apply on company website.  Qualified persons to apply at recruitment@cdl.co.keOnly shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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    recruitment@cdl.co.ke

  • Solutions Architect Middleware/ESB Integrations Developer

    The role holder will also provide input to the strategic direction of technology investments to assist in the development of the enterprise architecture and maximize the return on technology investment. The Solution Architect will also provide technical support with existing and occurring enhancements with respect to effort estimation and impact assessment as well as identify system, infrastructure and project interdependencies and balance competing demands to ensure project deliverables are achieved.
    Responsibilities for the Solutions Architect Job
    Use appropriate tools, including logical models of components and interfaces, to contribute to the development of systems architectures in specific business or functional areas.
    Produce detailed component specifications and translates these into detailed designs for implementation using selected products.
    Provide advice on technical aspects of system development and integration (including requests for changes, deviations from specifications, etc.) and ensure that relevant technical strategies, policies, standards and practices are applied correctly.
    Provide input to the strategic direction of technology investments to assist in the development of the enterprise architecture to maximize the return on technology investment, participate in governance/stewardship of Service Oriented Architecture (SOA) artifacts and definitions, including enterprise services, data, business events/topics, contracts and associated publish/subscribe participants.
    Specify and design large or complex systems, select appropriate design standards, methods and tools, consistent with agreed enterprise and solution architectures and ensures they are applied effectively.
    Review others’ systems designs to ensure selection of appropriate technology, efficient use of resources, and integration of multiple systems and technology
    Evaluate and undertake impact analysis on major design options and assess and manage associated risks and ensure that the system design balances functional, service quality and systems management requirements.
    Contribute to selection policy for architecture components, weigh alternatives and identify the most effective solutions taking into account wider business context, explore a range of possibilities and creative alternatives to contribute to systems, process and business improvements and finally implement systems and processes that underpin high quality research and analysis.
    Monitor the market to gain knowledge and understanding of currently emerging technologies, identify new and emerging hardware and software technologies and products and potential value to the organization.
    Document policies, procedures and reference architectures on Intranet and communicate updates to appropriate staff. Provide best practice recommendations for project implementation and designing policies and procedures to support the recommendations.
    Attend code reviews to ensure that platform-specific standards and best practices are followed.
    Provide team support in project delivery; systems development, solution architecture Design, architecture reviews, architecture assessment, component development, ICT tools evaluation, vendor review, employs modeling as a framework; mentorship guidance, manage team expectations, organize for one on one sessions and manage communication within the team with regard to timely project updates.
    Ensures that the solution architectures align with the roadmaps established by enterprise architecture, and that they adhere to the enterprise architecture principles.
    Qualifications for the Solutions Architect Job
    Bachelors degree in Computer Science, IT, Statistics, Actuarial Science and/or related fields4 years’ professional experience in IT solution architecture, opment of APIs on Enterprise service bus/SOA experience is desirable.
    Solid grasp of design patterns and principles, particularly Object-Oriented Design (OOD), Service-Oriented Architecture (SOA) and Event-Driven Architecture (EDA).
    Excellent software development skills – Java, Spring framework, JBoss, Websphere Application Server, C#, Oracle databases, SQL server, DevOps, SOA/ESB, Cloud based solutions, Android, REST, XML/RPC, CORBA, Business process management (BPM), Active MQ, Kannel.
    Experience on systems like Mobile money transfer, USSD/SMS, ERP, CRM, core banking system and other systems in a financial services ecosystem.
    Familiarity with Unified Modeling Language (UML) and possesses knowledge of ancillary technologies in use at, such as Java, MS SQL server, Eclipse, Oracle, or an ability to quickly learn any of these if needed.
    Possesses a strong customer service attitude, excellent communication skills, exhibits a passion for learning and continuous improvement. Takes responsibility for acquiring new skills and broadening knowledge.
    Exhibits a commitment to the utilization of defined standards and processes with entrepreneurial flair with strong business acumen.
    High level of mathematical aptitude and strong problem-solving skills, logical, analytical and investigative mind, together with creative abilities, A wild duck – out of the box thinker.
    Ability to handle complex information with accuracy and attention to detail.
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    If you are confident that you fit the role and person profile and you are keen to add value to your career then please forward your application letter enclosing detailed Curriculum Vitae to jobs@co-opbank.co.ke indicating the job reference number SA/SSD/2017 by Friday, 30th June, 2017. We are an equal opportunity employer. 

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  • Project Officer: VSLA & MEDS Project Officer – SCOPE REGISTRATION

    Project Officer: VSLA & MEDS Project Officer – SCOPE REGISTRATION

    PURPOSEThe incumbent will implement and supervise all DRC’s livelihood activities including micro-enterprise, income generation, group savings and loans, revolving funds, business/saving skills training and strengthening of small scale businesses as well as the vocational skill within the refugee camps and the Host community living Dadaab Refugee camps.
    KEY RESPONSIBILITIESLivelihoods Project Management
    Implement livelihoods activities in local communities with emphasis on promoting group development through support, coaching, mentoring, regular feedback and identification of investment needs and opportunities.
    Supervise the micro enterprise development and VSLA component activities under the livelihoods project Including facilitation of baseline surveys, needs assessment and conduct consultative meetings with the project stakeholders
    Supervise the implementation of the self-fund mobilization initiatives, group savings and loans, revolving funds as well as funds utilization
    Train project beneficiaries on business management, entrepreneurship, market linkages as well as financial literacy and value chain development skills training.
    Promotion of market and financial linkages for the project beneficiaries
    Prepare weekly, monthly narrative, Quarterly, Mid-year and annual progress reports
    Take lead in conducting Training Needs Assessments for different groups in order to identify areas of training in Business Development
    Enhance the linkages between the livelihoods groups and other related players in the respective value-chains
    Assist in the documentation of Human Interest Stories, Case studies
    Programme Management, Development, Monitoring and Evaluation
    Carry out participatory needs assessments and identify appropriate livelihood interventions to increase incomes for the local community and reduce poverty in the target areas
    Participate in periodic program review and planning meetings; and external meetings as often as requested by the Livelihoods Team Leader.
    Ensure project staff adhere to HAP Principles in day to day project implementation; participate in HAP audits; support M&E plan.
    Assist in developing livelihoods concept notes and proposals.
    Coordinate field reporting: prepare technical internal and external reporting.
    Monitoring, Evaluation, Activity reporting and documentation
    Coordination & Partnership
    Serve as the liaison with stakeholders and relevant Government of Kenya departments from the location to divisional levels
    Promote collaboration and synergy between the DRC host community project and the similar projects/groups in the Dadaab refugee camps.
    In the absence of the Team Leader – Livelihoods, represent DRC in coordination meetings.
    Budget Management
    Supervise the budget expenditures, ensuring adherence to DRC financial procedures and donor requirements
    Draft spending plans, procurement plans, and work plans based on activities and budgets.
    Help to the draft livelihoods interventions budgets.
    Liaise closely with finances officer.
    Staff Management
    Hold regular meetings with staff to plan and address any concerns and share feedback
    Monitor and provide objective feedback related to staff performance, including completing staff performance evaluations to promote growth and professional development
    Provide leadership and support to ensure staff well-being, i.e. monitor and manage stress management by providing regular opportunities for staff debriefing to address secondary trauma.
    Other duties assigned by the supervisor and/or management
    DRC CORE COMPETENCIES
    Striving for excellence; Focus on reaching results while ensuring efficiency. Strive to produce accurate, thorough and professional work with optimal use of time and effort.
    Collaborating; cooperate with and involve relevant parties, actively seeking their opinion and sharing key information with them. Support and trust others while encouraging feedback.
    Taking the lead; Take ownership and prioritize job according to DRC’s overall vision and goals. Take the initiative when confronted with a challenge or an opportunity and aim for innovative solutions.
    Communicating; Write and speak effectively and honestly while adjusting style and tone to the situation. Listen actively to others and involve them in the dialogue.
    Demonstrating integrity; Act in line with DRC’s vison, values and collaboration standards. Encourage inclusion and diversity to ensure sustainable solutions. Actively involve, respect and empower our stakeholders.
    PERSONAL SPECIFICATIONS
    Essential Skills & Qualifications:
    Degree in Business Administration, Accounting, Economics, Entrepreneurship or Sociology
    Minimum 4 years’ experience setting up and implementing livelihoods or income generating projects preferably with an NGO in a refugee/IDP setting
    Skills or training in basic book keeping or administration is desirable
    Prior experience working with local governments and stakeholders in implementation of projects
    Knowledge of the key issues and trends in Food Security and Livelihoods intervention
    Ability to work independently and as part of a team; well organized, and able to prioritize multiple tasks.
    Working knowledge of MS Office and other relevant computer applications,
    A keen understanding of business/enterprise development and development issues including Groups Savings and Loan approaches
    Understanding of Value Chains analysis
    Able to adapt to changing program priorities and emergency priorities that may arise
    Strong self-starter, able to take initiatives.
    Good planning and organizational skills coupled with problem solving capabilities
    Hands-on community mobilization skills
    Experience in working in harsh climatic conditions and ability to communicate fluently in the Somali language will be an added advantage.
    Preferable:
    Experience in a refugee setting and knowledge of refugee issues.
    REPORTING ARRANGEMENTSReporting To: Livelihoods Team LeaderStaff Reporting: Livelihoods Assistants; VSLA assistants & lead Technical instructor
    POSITION DESCRIPTIONTitle : Project Officer: VSLA & MEDS Location : DadaabDuration:5 Months with the possibility of Extension
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  • Regional Sales Manager

    Regional Sales Manager

    The Regional Sales Manager is responsible for increasing profitable sales revenue in the region through managing a team of Sales Representatives. The Regional Sales Manager develops and implements sales, marketing and product development programs, both short and long range, targeted toward existing and new markets.
    We desire to bring in high-energy, high-performing people. To thrive here, you will need a flexible mind-set, a love for innovation, and comfort with the inherent uncertainty of a fast growth start-up. We have high expectations, however you’ll find that our dynamic culture and hard-working attitude make it worth the challenges.
    Regional Sales Manager Job Responsibilities
    Management of sales and sales team at the regional level
    Co-ordinate local marketing activities within the overall national plan
    In charge of ensuring sales team meets agreed upon regional and individual sales targets
    Accomplish regional sales human resource objectives by recruiting, selecting, orienting, training, assigning, scheduling, coaching, counselling, and disciplining employees in assigned counties, communicating job expectations; planning, monitoring, appraising, and reviewing job contributions; planning and reviewing compensation actions; enforcing policies and procedures.
    Achieve regional sales operational objectives by contributing regional sales information and recommendations to strategic plans and reviews; prepare and complete action plans.
    Meet regional sales financial objectives by forecasting requirements; preparing an annual budget; scheduling expenditures; analysing variances; initiating corrective actions.
    Establish sales objectives by creating a sales plan and quota for counties in support of national objectives.
    Maintain and expand customer base by counselling county sales representatives; building and maintaining rapport with key customers; identifying new customer opportunities.
    Recommend product lines by identifying new product opportunities, and service changes. Surveying consumer needs and trends; tracking competitors.
    Implement trade promotions.
    Accomplish sales and organisation mission by completing related results as needed.
    Oversee operations of the region, ensuring adequate notice of stock requirements and ensure that circumstances which could hamper the regions sales performance are effectively managed
    Preparation of daily and weekly reports
    Represent the company in the region and participate in regional meetings with relevant stakeholders and partners
    Responsible for the company’s assets in the region
    Competencies for the Regional Sales Manager Job
    A degree or diploma in Sales from a recognised institution
    Minimum of 4 years working experience preferably in a SACCO, Micro Finance Institution, FMCG or a fast-growing start up
    Proven ability to motivate and lead the sales team
    Experience in managing a distribution region will be an added advantage
    Problem-solving and analytical skills to interpret sales performance and market trend information.
    Excellent verbal and written communication skills
    Other requirements
    Must possess and maintain a valid driver’s licence
    Knowledge of Microsoft Office Software and other relevant office software and devices
    Honesty, integrity, a positive attitude and a good work ethic

    Please send an email to hr@pamojalife.co.ke by 5pm 27th June 2017, setting out in no more than 300 words, your interest in this role and why your experience makes you perfectly suited for it. Please also include a full CV. 

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    hr@pamojalife.co.ke

  • Procurement Officer Bartender

    Procurement Officer Bartender

    The Purchasing Officer will be based at Fairmont The Norfolk. He/ she is responsible for negotiating, acquiring, and documenting all purchases as authorized by the General Manager and Controller, he/she must ensure that all hotel goods are properly received, stored, and issued and the Purchasing Officer must work closely and effectively with all the department heads.
    Summary Of Responsibilities
     
    Reporting to the Purchasing Manager, responsibilities and essential job functions include but are not limited to the following:
     
    Consistently offering professional, engaging and friendly service
    Must be willing to work a flexible schedule in order to accomplish all major responsibilities and tasks.
    Must be able to maintain good relationship with all departments to promote effective purchasing.
    Must have a commitment to follow all local and corporate policies and procedures as they relate to Audits.
    Supervise, train and motivate Purchasing department employees and thoroughly understand all of their duties and responsibilities.
    Ensure that the department works closely with the Chef and the Restaurant Manager to purchase the highest quality product while constantly searching for the lowest price.
    Ensure that all purchase order requests are properly completed and approved before a purchase order is prepared and the items are purchased.
    Ensure that all items received by the hotel are properly documented in accordance with Fairmont Hotels & Resorts purchasing and receiving procedures.
    Negotiate food prices, place daily food orders based on requirements, and ensure prompt delivery as requested within the prescribed receiving hours.
    Place weekly liquor, beer and wine orders as required.
    Generate purchase orders (or equivalent) and obtain authorization from the Controller and General manager prior to processing these orders.
    Assist management with obtaining competitive price quotations and confirm purchase availabilities.
    Provide the Controller with a monthly summary of outstanding purchase orders for goods and services received, but not yet invoices, prior to month-end, as detailed in the Policy & Procedure Manual.
    Participate as required in the monthly or quarterly count of food and beverage inventories as well as with the quarterly count of operating equipment, according to company policy.
    Ensure that there are sufficient expendable operating supplies on hand for each department by coordinating regular inventories with the storeroom personnel and /or department heads.
    Distribute a copy of the purchase orders to the receiving department, if this process is not electronic, to ensure accurate receiving and distribution of goods.
    Assist the Accounts Payable Clerk in researching any discrepancies on invoices.
    Establish and maintain par stocks on all inventoried items, keeping in mind that inventory levels must be kept as low as possible without compromising the efficiency of the hotel.
    Coordinate the corporate annual operating equipment and supply requirements with the corporate Purchasing Department and the appropriate hotel department heads.
    Take appropriate personnel related action (i.e., hire, commend, discipline, evaluate, etc.,) with Purchasing staff as required.
    Conduct frequent quality control audits to ensure staff is properly trained and following established procedures.
    Coordinate and participate as necessary in all month-end or quarterly inventories of food, beverage, operating equipment and supplies.
    Primary Location
    Kenya-Nairobi-Fairmont The Norfolk
    Qualifications
    Atleast 4years experience in a similar role is an asset
    A diploma/degree in Purchasing or Supplies management
    Physical Aspects of Position (include but are not limited to):
    Constant standing and walking throughout shift
    Visa Requirements: Candidate must be a Kenyan citizen
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  • KENYA PEOPLE DIVISION DEPUTY PUBLIC FUNDING M&E ASSOCIATE SUPPLY CHAIN OPERATIONS ASSOCIATE IMPACT DATA ENGINEER INSURANCE ASSOCIATE/MANAGER

    KENYA PEOPLE DIVISION DEPUTY PUBLIC FUNDING M&E ASSOCIATE SUPPLY CHAIN OPERATIONS ASSOCIATE IMPACT DATA ENGINEER INSURANCE ASSOCIATE/MANAGER

    Duration
    Minimum 2-year commitment for full-time career role
    Job Description
    One Acre Fund began in Kenya and it is now one of our largest and fastest-growing countries of operation. Our vision for 2030 is to end hunger in Kenya and provide a pathway to prosperity for every farm family in the nation. One Acre Fund Kenya is transitioning from a start-up to a mature operation – and we need additional high performing staff members to continue our strong growth trajectory. Working with our Kenya team presents the opportunity to build upon our strong operational foundations and explore new ways to impact our well-established network of hundreds of thousands of farm families. The work of the People Division Deputy would include, but not be limited to:
    Strategy & Vision
    Together with the division director, set and steer course for the 5-15-year vision.
    Ensure department annual plans align with long-term vision and targets.
    Measure progress against goals, regularly report on progress, hold the team accountable to prioritizing and delivering results in key strategic areas.
    Prepare our people departments to scale rapidly, allowing OAF deliver rural services to 500,000 clients through 3,000 staff members by 2020.
    Hold Kenya program accountable to meet career promises to all staff – meaningful work, career growth and fair compensation.
    Communication
    Proactively and effectively communicate up to the division director and country leadership, down to departments, across to other sets of leaders.
    Ensure People Departments are collaborating effectively with individuals, teams and divisions outside of the people division. Set-up appropriate systems of communication to keep everyone moving together.
    Participate in global people work and collaborate with other country programs.
    Management & Training
    Serve as direct or secondary management line to 1-3 key people departments in Kenya. These departments could include: Corporate Operations, Human Resources, Training, Recruitment, Analytics, and Infrastructure. Management will include oversight, weekly reporting meetings, performance reviews and development, strategic direction and support.
    Personally lead training sessions for senior staff members.
    Team & Culture
    Serve as a leader and role model to the Kenya team at large. This should include a consistent demonstration of One Acre Fund core values, modeling a sustainable work/life balance, investing in the development of your team, and investment in team culture.
    Keep the pulse on team feedback, concerns, and upcoming events that might be destabilizing.
    Actively contingency plan and mitigate risk areas that could destabilize staff or operations.
    Execution of Strategic Initiatives
    Ensure that the People Division adheres to world-class standards of execution.
    Set KPI’s and metrics to measure success.
    Regularly solicit feedback from the wider team and other departments.
    Spending and Budgeting
    Participate, together with departments, in annual budgeting process; anticipate spending for the year based on annual plans.
    Regularly review actual spending against planned spending. Keep all departments operating to maximum efficiency and within planned budget.
    Outside & External
    Occasionally host key external visitors and donors to One Acre Fund.
    Research and understand key best practices in functional work areas at other organizations.
    Think strategically about potential partnerships and learning opportunities from other organizations.
     Career Growth and Development
    One Acre Fund invests in building management and leadership skills. Your manager and a global support team will commit significant time in your career development. We provide constant, actionable feedback delivered through mentorship and through regular management consulting-style career reviews. We also have regular one-on-one meetings, where we listen to and discuss career goals, and work collaboratively to craft roles that each person can be passionate about. Because of our rapid growth, we constantly have new high-level roles opening up and opportunities in many functions.
    Qualifications
    We are seeking an exceptional professional with 4+ years of work experience a demonstrated passion for international development. Candidates fitting the following profile are strongly encouraged to apply:
    HR/Talent management experience.
    Strong people management experience (at least 3 years of managing a team of highly skilled workers).
    Strong leadership experiences with the demonstrated ability to lead a team to accomplish its goals.
    High emotional intelligence: Self-regulation and empathy in particular.
    A true team player: You’ll be willing to do whatever it takes to help the Kenya team.
    Excellent judgment in sensitive people issues, management skills, creative problem solving.
    Strong communication skills, both written and oral.
    Humility. We are looking for passionate professionals who combine strong leadership skills with good humor, patience, and a humble approach to service to join our growing family of leaders.
    A willingness to commit to living in rural areas of East Africa for at least two years – this is a long-term, career-track role. The ideal candidate will have at least one year of demonstrated experience working in the developing world, although this is not a strict requirement.
    Language: English required. Swahili-speakers strongly preferred.
    Preferred Start Date
    As soon as possible, although flexible for the right candidate
    Compensation
    We offer a modest starting salary that affords a high quality of life in our areas of operation. This is a career-track role with performance-based raises and the ability to expand responsibilities over time.
    Benefits
    Health insurance, immunizations, flights, housing.
    Sponsor International Candidates
    Yes
    East Africans are strongly encouraged to apply
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  • Hotel Manager

    Hotel Manager

    Responsibilities for the Hotel Manager Job
    Planning and organizing accommodation, catering and other hotel services;
    Setting and achieving sales and profit targets (promoting and marketing the business and devising marketing management strategies);
    Managing budgets and controlling expenditure;
    Recruiting, training and monitoring staff;
    Planning work schedules for individuals and teams;
    Meeting and greeting customers;
    Dealing with customer complaints and comments;
    Addressing problems and troubleshooting;
    Ensuring events and conferences run smoothly;
    Supervising maintenance, supplies, renovations and furnishings;
    Dealing with contractors and suppliers;
    Ensuring security is effective.
    Ensuring compliance with licensing laws, health and safety and other statutory regulations.
    Developing and implementing of the rooms annual business plan and strategies to ensure the hotel meets its business targets;
    Maintaining and developing high standards of operations by ensuring all Standard Operation Procedures are relevant, up to date and operationally delivered.
    Monitoring trends within the industry and make suggestions how these could be implemented
    Qualifications for the Hotel Manager Job
    Bachelor’s degree or diploma in business management or related discipline
    Must have formal training in hotel management
    At least 4 years hands on experience in the hospitality industry
    Must be above 30 years’ of age
    Excellent oral communication skills
    Ability to provide leadership and motivate a team
    Possess teamwork and negotiation skills
    Be articulate, well groomed, confident with excellent presentation skills

    Applicants to send their CVs to alice.waitherero@rangechem.co.ke with title Job Application. Only successful candidates will be contacted

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    alice.waitherero@rangechem.co.ke

  • F & B Manager Internal Auditor

    F & B Manager Internal Auditor

    Job Objective We are looking for a professional F & B Manager to be responsible for managing all F & B operations and for delivering an excellent guest experience. The successful candidate will forecast, plan and manage all F & B orders, staff and finance. The goal is to maximize sates and revenue through customer satisfaction and employee engagement. Key Duties: • Controls costs of all Food and Beverage outlets by assisting procurement in prudent purchases, effective profit and loss controls ad monitoring labour costs by following demand patterns, budget and labour laws • Lead the food and beverage team by attracting, recruiting, training and appraising staff • Identify customer needs and respond proactively to their concerns • Ensure a pleasant dining experience in all outlets by collaborating with the executive chef in creation of menus and menu pricing • Maximize food and beverage sales by identifying and targeting sales opportunities through marketing including promotions and special events and training staff on up-selling • Establish targets, KPls, schedules, policies and procedures • Comply with all health and safety regulations • Coordinate the services of food and beverage with other department to ensure understanding and smooth running of f & b services • Report on management regarding sales results and productivity • Ensure through F & B Controller that all functions are charged according as per the function sheet at the end of each function • Conduct pre-shift or pre-event meetings with all necessary staff and ensure proper staff presentations (uniform & personal grooming). Requirements: • Diploma in Hotel Management/Diploma in F & B service from a recognized institution/advanced • 4 years proven F & B management experience. • Up to date with F & 8 trends and best practices • Good organizational, report writing, computer, good communication and leadership skills • Patience, ability to work under pressure, long hours of work and team player, and self-motivation • Guest and service oriented.
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    If you believe you are qualified and up to the challenge to clearly demonstrate your abilities and interest, send your detailed application with all supportive documents to the address below by 30th June, 2017. These positions will attract a competitive remuneration. The General Manager Golf Hotel Kakamega P.0 Box 118 — 50100 KAKAMEGA Golf hotel is an equal opportunity employer. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification.

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  • Database Administrator

    Database Administrator

    We are pleased to announce the following Database Administration vacancy in the IS Operations Department within the Technology Division. In keeping with our current business needs, we are looking for a person who meets the criteria indicated below.
    Reporting to the Senior Manager – Infrastructure Support, the position holder will be responsible for Administration, Performance tuning, Capacity planning, management and 3rd line support of ALL Safaricom Enterprise Database (DB) Systems that include DBs for Oracle e-Business Suite (ERP), BI Systems, CRM, Fraud Management, Revenue Assurance, POS and all other IT database systems.
    Job Responsibilities
    Database administration and support lifecycle including backup/recovery, automation, maintenance;
    Supporting the development, system test, user acceptance, training and production database environments;
    Ensure 99.99% availability maintained for all critical databases;
    Ensure 95% of tickets raised are responded to within the 1st hour of incident reporting;
    Ensure 90% of tickets closure is maintained;
    Identify and implementing Best Practices for Database Administration;
    Design BCP and HA solutions for critical systems in order to achieve zero downtime during maintenance and failures;
    Assist Infrastructure, Enterprise Business Unit (EBU) teams and other Technology teams with hardware and support requirements for database administration;
    Ensure Conformance to security standards for databases and data integrity;
    Develop retention policies and architecture for all systems, whilst maintaining BCP;
    Ensure regular reviews on ILM policies conducted;
    Ensure dimensioning of systems is done periodically based on demand experienced and projected;
    Ensure optimal performance of all systems maintained conforming to the SLA agreements between business and Quality Assurance.
    Job Requirements
    Degree in Computer Science or Technical Related Field;
    With at least 4 years’ hands on Experience in Managing large databases;
    Experience in Oracle RAC, Dataguard, RMAN and Engineered Database & Exalytic Systems.
    Database Systems Administration Techniques – understanding DB Performance tuning on various Operating Systems.
    Attention to details and analytical thinking.
    Certification –OCP DBA; Oracle Apps Systems Administration; SQL Server Administration.
    Certification in any of the following or related trainings is an added advantage-Oracle Certified Master-UNIX/Linux Certification

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    shub.safaricom.co.ke