Brief Description
To sell and promote KQ products and services to customers so as to generate maximum revenues and expand market share
Account Manager Job Responsibilities
To gather and prepare clientele database for planning and identifying clients’ needs.
To prepare visit work plan for clients for optimum utilization of time and resources.
To visit, service and build relations to clients (Government) to maintain loyalty and optimize revenue.
To achieve set sales targets in line with budget for profitability of the airline.
To prepare, close sales contracts and deals to key accounts to generate maximum revenue.
To promote KQ products and services to create awareness and generate sales and revenue.
To gather market intelligence to identify threats and opportunities so as to maintain a competitive edge and generate sales.
To prepare sales report for management information and performance evaluation and monitoring.
Requirements for the Account Manager Job
Graduate or ‘O’/’A’ level with 4 years sales experience
Airline experience an added advantage
Selling and negotiation skills
Computer literate
Valid driving licenses
Analytical influencing skills
Competencies
Presentable and smart
Self confident
Team player
“Go Getter” and self motivator
Result focused and outgoing
Result oriented
Excellent product knowledge
High Integrity
Ability to work with minimum supervision
Additional Details
Evidence of database
Attainment of set targets in terms of revenue, yield and pax numbers
Quality of key sales/accounts relationships
KQ brand awareness and products in his/her area of operation
Accurate and timely reports
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Job Experience: Experience of 4 years
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Account Manager Administrative Assistant – MD’s Office Head of Technical Materials Management
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Distributor Sales Representative
Distributor Sales Representative Job Key Duties
To approach and pitch products to stockists and manage both the existing and new accounts
To provide ongoing technical support to the stockiest and ensure sales targets for each stockist are met.
To actively seek and implement new ways to increase sales revenue and continuously hit set sales targets.
Resolve customer complaints by investigating problems; developing solutions; preparing reports and making recommendations to management.
To process client restock orders within reasonable timelines.
To gather market intelligence and communicate the same to management so as enhance business performance
Undertake competitor and market analysis and communicate the same to management.
Responsibilities for the Distributor Sales Representative Job
Must have Diploma in Sales & Marketing.
Ladies are highly encouraged to apply
Should have at least 4 years hardcore door to door selling experience, having sold FMCG or other products
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Finance & Grants Officer
ROLE PURPOSE:
The Finance and Grants Officer (FGO) will participate in proposal development, donor and other financial reporting, financial grants information management and grants management capacity-building efforts. The FGO will also support to ensuring information shared is compliant with donors and internal grants rules and regulations.
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SCOPE OF ROLE:**
Reports to: Project Director, with a technical reporting line to the Regional Finance Manager.
Staff directly reporting to this post: None
DIMENSIONS:
The Aga Khan Foundation (AKF) is a private, non-denominational, international development agency promoting creative and effective solutions to selected problems that impede social and economic development in parts of Africa and Asia. In Kenya, AKF is managing a robust and expanding portfolio of multi-sectorial initiatives that includes programmes in livelihoods, education, early childhood development, health, nutrition and civil society strengthening
KEY AREAS OF ACCOUNTABILITY:
Reporting and Compliance
Post SESEA partner reports into the system
Prepare grant financial reports, ensuring that they are submitted on time, are accurate and consistent with the narrative report.
Reconciliation of sub-grantees and AKF expenses in the reports to ledgers and accounting records
Maintain a record of and follow up donor reporting and audit deadlines and requirements
In drafting of financial grant reports ensure integration of information and recommendations from minutes of donor meetings, evaluation reports, audits
Play a supporting role in Grant Launch and Close-Out meetings, as well as in general grant management meetings
Periodically monitor grants budget absorption to ensure accurate tracking of implementation, progress and timely alerts to potential challenges/obstacles.
Ensure that all the supporting documentation required is in order before the consolidated reports are sent out.
Ensure compliance with to the donor contractual requirements
Act as a liaison with the various implementing partners
Costed Workplan Development
Support in the development and review of quality annual workplan. Lead on the coordination of inputs from the team and compile proposals into donor formats, including follow up on implementation of working tools.
Liaise with thematic leads and finance department to ensure annual workplans meet internal standards and are donor compliant.
Ensure that all costs in the workplan have been costed and included in the annual budget
In development workplan, ensure integration of information and recommendations delivered by the previous programs including from minutes of donor meetings, evaluation reports, audits
Audits and Reviews
Visit implementing units/ partners for internal reviews/checks.
Coordinate all internal/external grant review/audit processes
Information Management
Ensure comprehensive grant files are maintained up to date and are available for use (both hard and soft copies)
Tracking of the funding disbursements from donors and to projects
Capacity Building (Training and Support) & Liaison
Conduct mentoring and coaching and offer support to finance staff in the various agencies/ partner organisations and within AKF(EA)
The Finance & Grants Officer will be the liaison person with AKFC finance team regarding the SESEA finance issues.
QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE
A Bachelor’s Degree in Finance from a recognized University.
Professional qualification of CPA part 2
Minimum 4 years’ relevant experience in a similar role.
Experience working with NGOs and donor-funded projects
Experience in working with computerised financial management system
Experience in working in a consortium and with implementing partners
Proven ability to gather, analyse and translate data, compile information, and meet strict reporting deadlines
Demonstrates a strong drive and commitment to achieve agreed objectives
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Marketing Executive – PSTA Business Development Executive Business Development Head
Responsibilities for the Marketing Executive Job
Conducting market research on the industry and region to meet customer needs and requirements
Developing and maintaining acceptable performance standards as per the set MPL
Holding weekly sales and marketing meetings to evolve viable working strategies and plans for the department
Addressing all customer complaints on time and efficiently
Delivering extraordinary customer care by responding to queries concerning customer accounts and growing and nurturing customer relationships
Conducting formal client’s satisfaction survey and come up with cost effective measures of expanding the business
Training clients and sensitization on security awareness
Making monthly projections every month on the prospects, confirmed contracts and developments
Maintaining a data base of all existing and potential clients and networks
Marketing Executive Job Qualifications
A Diploma/Higher Diploma/ Bachelor’s Degree in related field
At least 4 years’ experience in sales and marketing in various fields with at least 2 years’ experience in the security industry
Experience with manned security solutions, electronic alarms, access control equipment, C.C.T.V and other sophisticated equipment.
Comprehensive understanding of the National and international security environment and of the criminal procedure code, Evidence Act, penal code and
Employment Act of Kenya.
High integrity with excellent team and other interpersonal skills
Proven management and communication, excellent decision making, analytical and computer skills
Flexible on both day and night schedules and weekend and travel availability is required
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Wholesale Channel Leader
Responsibilities for the Wholesale Channel Head Job
Develop and implement Whole sale strategies to meet required wholesale targets
Track and monitor whole sale team targets
Monitoring customer performance and facilitating improvement as required, in conjunction with the team.
Spear head growth through recruitment of new customers for delivered sales and develop existing delivered sales.
Identifying potential customers for recruitment then project management of the recruitment / on boarding and development process.
Managing a customer database, ensuring accuracy and up to date details for all current and prospect customers.
Providing customers with information and support regarding the implementation of new Wholesale developments / initiatives.
Analyze spend patterns of existing whole sale sales to identify opportunities to expand trade.
Retain and grow existing accounts for other large customers, including secondary wholesale and bulk sales.
Achieve performance against budget for the department / area of responsibility – turnover, profit, bulk sales, drop shipments etc.
Qualifications for the Wholesale Channel Head Job
At least 4 years in Whole sale trade in FMCG sector
A Bachelor’s degree or Diploma in sales and Marketing or any related field
Sales experience and experience of managing key accounts.
Good Knowledge with Whole sale businesses country wide (rapport with the Whole sale FMCG market is an added advantage).
Working knowledge of Microsoft programs essential.
Excellent communication and presentation skills and the ability to build strong working relationships at all levels.
Commercially focused, capable of delivering results in a cost-effective manner. Strong organizational and planning skills. -
Programme Officer
Responsibilities
Develop and maintain strong, collaborative relationships with Interpeace Somali partner organizations;
Support and promote the coordination efforts of all Interpeace Somali Programme objectives, adherence to institutional development/capacity building plans and M&E requirements;
Provide programmatic and operational support for field activities by Interpeace Somali partner organizations, across all programme objectives.
Play a supporting role in the development of strategy, work and activity plans for all field components of the programmes;
Closely monitor programme implementation, ensuring that results and achievements are captured and donor reporting requirements met;
Undertake ongoing logframe monitoring to ensure that programme activities fit within the programme’s framework and contribute to the desired results;
Support the technical development of the Somali partners in the areas of methodology, report and proposal writing and communications;
In collaboration with the SPT review written products of the Somali partners and provide quality control through a mentoring approach to ensure the development of written capacities within the local partners;
In collaboration with the SPT, write regular and specific programme reports according to the requirements of the specific grant agreements;
Contribute to the promotion of gender and youth integration and empowerment, ensuring that programme activities are conducted in accordance with the programme’s existing and emerging gender and youth strategies;
Develop and maintain relationships at field level with relevant stakeholders, including Somali stakeholders, other international organisations implementing relevant programmes, and donors;
Regularly liaise with the ECA Design, Monitoring and Evaluation Officer to guide programme development, implementation and follow-up;
In collaboration with the ECA Communications Officer and the rest of the Interpeace Somali team develop communication strategies for the dissemination of Somali programme publications, reports and AV publications to a wider audience;
Coordinate the Somali Programme’s communication efforts of key events, results, achievements and success stories to Interpeace Headquarters, donors and other stakeholders through the dissemination of publications, reports and AV material and the use of the Interpeace website;
Contribute to capturing and communicating the processes and results of programme implementation to support overall learning across Interpeace;
In collaboration with the SPT oversee the printing and publishing of Somali Programme documents and publications.
Other Specific Duties
Liaise with the NGO Safety Programme to ensure that all Interpeace Somalia Programme staff, including partners, have gone through the HEIST security course;
Coordinate the Interpeace archiving efforts of programme related documents with the support of the ECA IT specialist and the SPT;
Provide additional support to the Interpeace regional office and other programmes as required.
Qualifications and Experience
Education
Master’s degree in peace-related studies, social or political science or other relevant fields
Work experience
At least four years of field experience in peacebuilding, political and/or developmental work, preferably with experience in the Somali region
Key Competencies
Knowledge of and experience in the Somali Region
English language proficiency
Creative and flexible team player with an entrepreneurial spirit
Commitment to inclusiveness, participation and consensus building
Confident and tactful, with good interpersonal skills
Ability to problem solve, prioritize and follow up
Demonstrated experience in conflict resolution/peacebuilding, external relations, proposal writing, and training
Strong communication and writing skills: ability to write in clear, concise manner and to communicate effectively in both written and spoken English
Strong computer skills in MS Office applications
Ability to work in a multi-cultural environment with sensitivity and respect for diversity
Ability to work well in a team and contribute towards team spirit, agreement and achievements of common goals while also being able to work individually, meeting individual targets and deadlines
Strong commitment to supporting local peacebuilding initiatives and to the values and working principles of Interpeace
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Bio-Innovate Communications Officer Bio-Innovate Programme Assistant Bio-Innovate Finance and Administration Officer
Ref. No. NRS/176/102016
Overall Purpose of the Job: Reporting to the Programme Manager, the office holder will be responsible for ensuring the programme has a sound and effective communication strategy and a smooth flow of information within the Programme, its projects, stakeholders, and the general public.
Responsibilities
Oversee the communication activities of the Programme and take lead in developing a communication strategy for the programme.
Support the production of programme reports, publications, and web materials and other multimedia and promotional products (such as posters, information packages and documentaries).
Manage the programme website and social media functions, by continuously monitoring to ensure that the site is maintained.
Continuously provide web-friendly content to keep the site interesting and up-to-date with new programme information, news and publications.
Work with the project leaders and teams in the six countries of eastern Africa in sourcing stories about their project activities, achievements, outputs and impacts for the Bio-Innovate website and e-newsletter, ensuring the accuracy of the information, as well as the liveliness of the news and pictorial presentation.
Mentor and train project leaders and their project teams on generating appropriate communications materials to reflect project work.
Manage programme’s public awareness activities, including events such as conferences and workshops.
Identify and liaise with journalists in respective participating countries to publicise project and programme activities.
Edit programme documents, write articles for the programme newsletter, and develop content for promotional materials.
Work with graphic designers and printers in producing high quality promotional materials.
Keep up-to-date about current trends in research communication and methods, to advise the programme on cost-effective ways of communication.
Facilitate links with communication functions of host institution.
Maintain a publications inventory and an efficient information management system.
Compile presentations, handle mailing lists and coordinate distribution of project publications.
Ensure Programme meeting materials are prepared in a timely manner, and proceedings are accurately captured and archived.
Requirements/Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in journalism, communications or a related discipline.
Qualifications in print and electronic media, development communication, and information management are highly desirable.
At least four years of experience in conducting communication function for an international organisation or NGO.
Core competencies
Demonstrable experience in writing, editing, designing, web design management, blogging, use of Web 2.0 and social media tools.
Experience in supporting communications and/or media relations in international research organisations is an added advantage.
Ability to read, understand and assimilate complex technical information to produce clear, well-written summaries for a wide range of readership.
Proficient in Microsoft Office packages.
Knowledge of and skills in desktop publishing, HTML, photography and photo editing.
Fluent English language skills, both written and spoken.
Excellent organisational and documentation skills.
Other desirable attributes
Result Oriented/focused: Ability to consistently meet set goals.
Focused and goal oriented: Ability to direct others to perform set duties.
Professionalism: Application of ethics, principles, standards and expertise in all areas of work.
Integrity: Honest, above reproach and appropriate in actions/behaviour and transparent in conduct.
Teamwork, interpersonal relations: Ability to work in a team and with good networking and interpersonal skills.
Good team worker: Working and relating with others in mutual support and respect towards common goals and shared vision.
Multi-cultural fit and diversity: Ability to work effectively within a diverse and multicultural environment.
Innovation and creativity: Ability to generate new ideas and ways of working to continuously improve existing work processes, practices, and concepts.
Willingness to travel.
Demonstrated ability to work independently and well within teams.
Ability to communicate effectively with a wide range of stakeholders.
Reporting
This position reports to the Programme Manager.
The selected candidate should be available to start as soon as possible
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Production Manager
Resposnsibilities for the Production Manager Job
ensure that the production is cost effective;
maintain a production schedule;
maintain set quality standards;
monitor the production processes and adjust schedules as needed;
coordinate production team;
monitor product standards and implement quality-programs
Production Manager Job Requirements
Diploma or bachelors education/experience in a culinary/food-related field plus four years of culinary/food service production experience in a mid/high-volume commercial food service operation required
Ability to prepare food according to health and safety requirements
Knowledge of safe food handling techniques and tools
Knowledge of processing, portion control & packaging systems and a thorough understanding of the use of food service equipment
Must have ability to supervise large quantity food production
Knowledge of personal computers, word processing and spreadsheet software, e-mail, and the Internet necessary
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Retail Officer
Key Responsibilities:
Financial Management
Manage a portfolio of Retail customers, focusing on increasing product penetration, profitability and customer satisfaction.
Develop new relationships with retail clients with an aim of increasing the number of accounts, attaining good quality asset and liabilities book for the branch in line with the set budgets
Thoroughly review credit applications to reduce the possibility of NPA and proactively manage recovery of NPA in the event of default.
Participate in marketing activities within the business area in order to maximize an appropriate growth in business
Continuously mine data base shared by the line manager of target markets in the area guided by the market demographics/sectors.
Customer Service
Ensure 100% TAT in terms of service delivery at all Branch service levels.
Create a data base of all key clients within assigned portfolio to ensure continuous monthly care calls/visits.
Ensure a 90% customer retention on the existing portfolio.
Operational Efficiency
Compliance with internal and external regulatory policies and practices maintaining an appropriate level of risk management within the assigned portfolio
Zero frauds within the assigned portfolio.
Competencies, Education and Experience
University Degree in Business related discipline.
Master in business related field as well professional qualification CPA will be an added advantage.
4 years’ experience in a bank with atleast 2years experience in a Relationship Management role.
Good credit appraisal skills.
Experience in debt recovery is key for the role.
Excellent analytical skills.
In-depth understanding of financial and risk analysis.
Dynamic and versatile team player.
Keen eye for details.
Self-driven and client focused
Ability to take initiative
Ability to work under pressure and tight deadlines
High degree of Integrity
Good organizational skills