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  • Marketing Manager

    Marketing Manager

    Job Description
    You will manage advertising campaigns, promotions, and events to drive sales of Burn products in Kenya, and be a key advisor to ensure that all marketing is on message, cutting-edge, and effective.
    Roles Promotion Management: Identify and execute promotion opportunities that no one else can think of to get people to purchase and sell Burn products.
    Media Campaigns: Coordinate effective media campaigns with the marketing & sales department that are in line with the marketing budget. Work with senior management to develop media strategy and make recommendations for optimal media buys to advertise Burn products.
    Events: Suggest, coordinate, and run events that create hype, drive sales and generate leads.
    Relationship Building: Be the day-to-day driver of the media plan including building relationships with and communicating with media partners.
    Contract Negotiations: Be the advertising money-person – negotiate with media companies to get Burn the best pricing, added value, and positioning.
    Training & Coaching: Train and coach media partners on the key selling points and unique value proposition of Burn products, like the Jikokoa.
    Creative Direction: Provide creative direction on ad campaigns (radio advertising/TV commercials), artwork, and promotional concepts.
    Monitoring & Evaluation: Understand the Kenyan media landscape (market share, demographics, popular TV shows etc.) and communicate trends and current events to the department. Monitor, analyse and optimise ROI of marketing campaigns.
    Reporting: Produce reports for individual campaigns, promotions, and events, highlighting concept, execution, ROI, and lessons learned.
    Department Support: Support the marketing department in other ways deemed necessary by senior management.
    Job Requirements
    Prior media experience at the management level
    College Degree desirable.
    Hustle, drive and ability to get media partners excited about Burn products. The ideal candidate can inspire radio producers to compete amongst each other to drive sales for Burn; and in the same day hit the streets of Nairobi to oversee the deployment of 1,000+ branded stickers on matatus.
    Ability to speak up, and give honest and candid feedback to management.
    Strong analytic skills and knowledge of media management tools, Excel, and marketing procedures

    Applicants should send CV to recruitment.kenya@burnmfg.com

    Apply via :

    recruitment.kenya@burnmfg.com

  • Front-End Developer Internships PHP Magento Developer Internships

    Front-End Developer Internships PHP Magento Developer Internships

    We are a fast growing mid-sized technology company in Kenya, looking for serious and determined young individuals looking for an opportunity to grow and build a thriving web platform with thousands of users.
    Who we are looking for:
    A self- starter, who is motivated to combine the art of design with the art of programming.
    Ideally you will have UI/UX experience and help bridge the gap between graphical design and technical implementation, taking an active role on both sides and defining how applications look as well as how they work.
    You are smart enough to know what you don’t know and learn it on the fly.
    (Kindly do not apply if you are an ongoing student)
    Roles Develop and assist in setting up UI/UX designs for use on the website (This includes setting up of images, banners on website)
    Manage & Optimize website for maximum speed and scalability
    Assist in developing and managing Sales/Payment/Shipping integrations on website
    Collaborate with other team members and stakeholders in the daily running of website
    Identify, report and resolve any bugs on website
    Qualifications
    We are really not interested in your educational qualifications. We are more interested with your expertise in the skills below:
    Experience and good knowledge of Magento.
    Good knowledge of Progressive web apps
    CSS3
    HTML 5
    Jasvascript
    XML
    My SQL
    PHP 5.6.7
    Payment:
    Qualified Candidates will have to undergo a three month internship
    After which successful candidates will be offered a job position
    Duration: Full-Time: 8-5. (This is not a part time undertaking)
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    Applicants send letter to: nairobimediaworks@gmail.com

    Apply via :

    nairobimediaworks@gmail.com

  • Finance Systems Senior Associate

    Finance Systems Senior Associate

    Job Description
    About The Team
    The Komaza Finance & Admin team is a critical service center for the organization. We are meticulous, detail oriented-doers, who know how to balance sustainable, scalable systems with urgent, high priority demands. Though an internal facing department, we take a customer service-centered approach to meeting the needs of the company so Komaza can thrive. About This Role
    The Finance Systems Senior Associate will lead the design and implementation of scalable operational and data systems for our managerial finance and accounting activities. You will work closely with the finance department and end users across functions and levels to trial and roll out finance systems that will withstand and support Komaza’s geographic expansion and rapid scaling.
    What You Will Do
    Develop finance and accounting systems to support rapid-scale company-wide financial planning and operations
    Design digital finance and accounting systems to increase efficiency and accuracy for all payments, such as petty cash, Mpesa, bank transfers
    Create reporting tools and systems based on deep understanding of user needs within functions and across departments and levels, ranging from off-the-shelf software to in-house GSheet/Excel tools
    Work closely with finance team and end users to pilot new systems and collect action-learnings to inform decision-making
    Launch new systems through documenting SOPs, developing and conducting trainings, and monitoring integration into operations, with an eye towards future improvements
    Support senior leadership team to make decision on Financial MIS through presenting well-researched findings and recommendations
    What You Have
    Bachelor’s degree in finance, economics, accounting or a related field
    Proven experience working with digital, cloud-based solutions in financial management
    Passion for Komaza’s mission to lift rural farmers out of poverty through the rapid scaling of our microforestry model
    Strong organisational, critical thinking, and communications skills with impeccable spoken and written English
    How You Work
    Define challenges and design solutions by questioning assumptions and seeking early-stage feedback
    Build new systems through design-thinking lens and with a lean (“MVP”) approach
    Manage projects using plans, budgets, RACI matrices and scenario BVAs
    Leverage MS Office, GSuite, Asana & Google calendar to optimize productivity
    You’re Also
    High energy and enthusiastic
    Flexible and self-motivated with the drive to do whatever necessary to get the job done
    Willing and eager to learn and master new technical and professional skills
    Self-directed and intellectually curious – you know how and when to seek feedback in the pursuit of continuous improvement
    Proactive at identifying and communicating challenges and proposed solutions to successfully accomplish work
    What We Expect
    This role calls for an experienced professional with 3+ years of relevant experience with a high-performing operating company, consultancy, banking firm, or start-up. You are a good fit for Komaza if you want to make a meaningful commitment to this role for a minimum of 2 years. This role is based at our headquarters in Kilifi, Kenya. The role offers competitive salary and benefits with potential for further career growth.

    Apply via :

    jobs.jobvite.com

  • Social Media Visual Artist, BBC Africa Technical Operator – Studio Lighting Technical Operator – Studio Camera Operator Technical Operator – Studio Sound Mixer Floor Manager / Studio Technical Operator – Floor Manager News Director, Production Operations Technical Operator – Vision Mixer Senior Broadcast Journalist (Team Leader), BBC Africa Technical Production Manager Womens Affairs Journalist, BBC Africa Junior Designer (Infographics and UX), BBC Africa Interactive Journalist , BBC Africa Broadcast Journalist (Digital), BBC Africa Software Engineer (Web Developer) Growth Editor, BBC Africa Broadcast Journalist (Video), BBC Africa

    Social Media Visual Artist, BBC Africa Technical Operator – Studio Lighting Technical Operator – Studio Camera Operator Technical Operator – Studio Sound Mixer Floor Manager / Studio Technical Operator – Floor Manager News Director, Production Operations Technical Operator – Vision Mixer Senior Broadcast Journalist (Team Leader), BBC Africa Technical Production Manager Womens Affairs Journalist, BBC Africa Junior Designer (Infographics and UX), BBC Africa Interactive Journalist , BBC Africa Broadcast Journalist (Digital), BBC Africa Software Engineer (Web Developer) Growth Editor, BBC Africa Broadcast Journalist (Video), BBC Africa

    Your role as Social Media Visual Artist will play a key role in helping our content reach underserved audiences – such as younger, more female and more diverse demographics in Africa.
    Role Responsibility
    To produce and develop illustrations/cartoons complementing the day’s stories in social media friendly formats
    To present visual storytelling ideas for special projects and long term series
    To apply editorial judgement when illustrating stories of a sensitive/controversial nature and seek advice where appropriate. 
    To show agility reacting to breaking news stories or trending stories as and when appropriate.
    To work with other visual artists and social media teams across regions – identifying themes and opportunities for collaboration.
    You’ll be based in Nairobi and will report to local Senior Broadcast Journalist Digital and work with a social media editor in World Service languages.
    The Ideal Candidate
    Demonstrable skill and experience in visual storytelling – illustration and or cartooning.
    The ideal candidate may also have the ability to use motion graphics software, such as Adobe After Effects, to create simple 2D animations for social media platforms
    Understanding of social media platforms including Facebook, Twitter and Instagram, as well as a sense of what makes attractive visual design
    A clear understanding of the needs and profile of the target audience and the ability to translate these into imaginative and compelling design ideas.
    Interest in news and current affair.  The ability to plan and organise time and resources effectively and meet deadlines set.
    The ability to work quickly, accurately and under pressure.
    Package Description
    Continuing (permanent) contract
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    Use the link(s) below to apply on company website.  

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  • Sales Manager

    Sales Manager

    Job description
    Harness your exceptional leadership skills to drive strategic direction, define objectives and targets for the Restorative Therapies Group at Medtronic South Africa!
    This is your chance to build profitability, drive market development, revenue and market share growth.
    You will also identify and grow human talent and build a strong, performance driven team and together you will ensure access of cutting edge technologies to patients through an outstanding service to customers.
    The Cardiac and Vascular Group (CVG) brings all of our cardiac and vascular businesses together into one cross-functional, collaborative operating unit to employ the full breadth of our talent, technologies, products, services, and solutions to address the needs of customers and patients across the globe. CORONARY AND STRUCTURAL HEART (SH) provides interventional devices to treat coronary arteries that are blocked by atherosclerotic plaque and devices and therapies to treat structural defects of the heart.
    Impact patient outcomes. Come for a job, stay for a career.
    As a Sales Manager For Structural Heart You Will
    Manage the achievement of unit, revenue and profitability goals of the SH BU in SSA
    Assist the Region in achieving overall revenue and market development objectives.
    Gain/increase market share in that business by promoting, selling, and servicing Medtronic’s products and services within the SSA region, Lagos, Addis Ababa, Nairobi, Accra
    Manage SH head count in SSA
    Establish and maintain marketing strategies to meet organizational objectives
    Work with your sales reps to evaluate customer needs and capabilities, market conditions, competitor data
    Drive the implementation of marketing plans/strategies and changes as needed.
    Oversees all marketing, advertising and promotional staff and activities.
    Establish plans and activities to achieve revenue & profitability growth as outlined for the SH Division (SSA).
    Provides the leadership and day to day direction for the SSA SH team and portfolio.
    Collaborate & work with other Business Units in the Cardiac& Vascular group to create synergies that strengthen the CVG Business Strategy and Value Proposition
    You Will Be Responsible For
    Developing and implementing strategies to achieve short and long term business targets and objectives.
    Developing skills of the sales staff in SSA to ensure they are self- efficient
    Developing and Implementing annual SSA marketing plans in conjunction with sales and marketing teams, which details activities to follow during the fiscal year, which will focus on meeting organizational objectives and achieving AOP.
    Managing the entire SSA SH product line life cycle from strategic planning to tactical activities.
    Analyse customer research, current market conditions and competitor information and activity.
    Direct and motivate distributors and/or their sales force to achieve unit and revenue goals
    Act with accountability to achieve the strategic imperatives defined for the SH Division.
    Identify business growth opportunities and potential unmet customer requirements and provides vision and focus to move ideas to marketplace.
    Meet with key healthcare specialists to discuss product features and benefits as well as strategies to develop Cardiac Surgery skills in SSA.
    Assure local input to plans and programs including product launches and promotional programs and training needs.
    Work with business unit to provide input on forecasts, inventory control, phase in/out plans, clinical evaluation, etc.
    Support regional activities for promotion and public relations, including support for Medical meetings.
    Consistently and effectively communicate business/marketing strategies and directions to CVG SSA Business Lead and CSH MEACAT Business Director, and works with them to implement these.
    Meet with customers regularly to assess future market needs, as well as to maintain positive relationships with key opinion leaders. You should also identify, ‘recruit’ and retain KOL’s to support growth strategy.
    Must Haves
    Minimum of 3 to 5 year experience in the Structural Heart or Cardiovascular Market
    Very strong knowledge of the SH product portfolio/therapies or the Cardiac Surgery Field.
    Science/Pharmacy/Medical degree required. Relevant tertiary qualification would be highly beneficial.
    Strong knowledge and understanding of the current SSA market.
    Strong in marketing management skills particularly in market development & marketing strategies, product positioning, quality improvement education, pricing and reimbursement.
    Ability to plan, manage and execute projects within budget and on schedule.
    Ability to identify, manage and improve marketing processes and derive commercial benefit.
    Strong relationships with leading and influential SH related customers
    Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
    Ability to coordinate the efforts of a large team of diverse creative employees.
    Demonstrated ability to increase productivity and continuously improve methods, approaches, and departmental contribution.
    Ability to work co-operatively in a matrix environment.
    Must be able to work in a team with Product Managers in RSA/SSA & the Middle East
    Must possess strong creativity and leadership skills. Ability to motivate a team to deliver exceptional results.
    Strong strategic and entrepreneurial mind set
    Capability to establish and use networks to acquire information.
    Language skills: English and (ideally) a second one.
    Results Orientation (AOP, Goals, Profitability, Market Share, etc.)
    Leadership Competencies.
    Highly motivated and ability to work under pressure.
    Formal presentation skills and MS Office Skills.
    Travel Required
    50% mainly in SSA region
     
    Physical Requirements
    The physical demands described within the Responsibilities section of this job description are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform
    Disclaimer
    The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of employees assigned to this position.

    Apply via :

    ic.referrals.selectminds.com

  • Supervisor Fertigation

    Supervisor Fertigation

    Job description
    ROLE PURPOSE:
    Responsible for planning, organizing and Supervising irrigation/Fertigation activities viz. daily feeding program, drip/drain samples, feed pH/EC measurement and records and analysis, Tank A&B ratio records, feeding protocols, EC/pH monitoring before planting and in propagation to achieve crop production targets; ensuring all HSE and phyto-sanitary rules and regulations are followed at all times.
    ACCOUNTABILITIES:
    Health Safety & Environment
    Carry out risk assessment for the areas you are allocating employees and undertake intervention measures to ensure no injury occurs.
    Ensure you sign PTW (Permit to work) form and employees are trained to counter any risks and sign incident book at the end of the day.
    Ensure KECU retains the KFC certificate for GLOBAL-GAP (Good Agricultural Practices) in the annual internal audit by training all employees under you as required.
    Ensure the environment is well kept in and around the PUMP HOUSES and any other area your team members are working.
    Phyto-sanitary:
    Strictly enforce all the sanitation rules and regulations in all areas the team members are working.
    Ensure all staff in the department attends phyto-training and sensitization sessions organized by the phyto department.
    FERTIGATION AND CLIMATE MANAGEMENT
    Ensure daily planned irrigation is done and reported to the production managers.
    Make daily feeding plan based on previous results from the field/crop performance/harvest orders/prevailing weather in consultation with the production manager.
    Check the crop performance, identify any nutritional problem and take any corrective action.
    Follow up, summarize and monitor solution/tissue results from analysis and sharing with the stakeholders.
    Strict supervision and checking fertilizer mixing, recipes in use, and sampling data for drip/drain.
    Install Watchdog climate monitoring devices in all production lines and down load data and send to respective line grower.
    Sampling of tissue and drip and drain solution, and fertilizers for macro nutrient analysis for CNL lab analysis.
    Carry out a graphical analysis of sample results, compare with the ETCU samples and make a clear comparison to easily see deviations. Send the analysis results to all stake holders.Share results of tank ratios and monitor the injector performance.
    Technical operations
    You will carry out all the technical jobs in the department
    You will foster team work with MTN department.
    PPT
    You will render support to all R&D projects.
    Labor Management:
    Responsible for managing and controlling the labour assigned to you efficiently by ensuring the set targets for each assigned activity are achieved.
    Responsible for maintaining discipline of the staff in the dept. and handling any disciplinary cases arising in liaison with HR dept.
    Overall responsible for signing and keeping accurate attendance records of all staff in the dept.
    Responsible for signing requisition of tools, PPEs and equipment required by your staff.
    Qualifications
    Key Performance Indicators (KPI):
    HSE Observations
    Dry bags monitoring
    Daily crop feeding report submission and accuracy
    Tank A&B report
    EC and PH monitoring data before planting
    Drip/Drain weekly report
    Biweekly samples submission to CNL.
    KNOWLEDGE SKILLS & EXPERIENCE:
    Critical Knowledge:
    Knowledge of growing Poinsettias and Geraniums crops.
    Bachelor degree in Agriculture or Horticulture
    Crop nutrition and growing conditions (climate)
    Machine handling skills
    Irrigation/fertigation management
    Critical Skills:
    Supervisory skills
    Analytical skills
    Organizational skills
    Computer skills
    Critical Experience:
    Supervision and training
    Maintenance, servicing and repair of Irrigation/Fertigation equipment.
    Fertigation in Geranium and poinsettias crops
    Location: Syngenta Kenya Cuttings
    Primary Location: KEN-Ruiru-Ruiru is the closest city to Kenya Cuttings

    Apply via :

    syngentacrop.taleo.net

  • IT Internship Opportunities

    Job Description
    This is an internship based opportunity. Kindly note this is NOT a paid internship. Internship period will run for two months, under which you will undergo proper training in various computer skills in our I.T department.
    Candidates who successfully undergo the internship process will immediately be offered trainee job positions.
    Qualifications
    Certificate or Diploma in I.T/ Computer Science/Business & IT/ Web Development/Graphic Design/ Motion
    Design/ Video Editing/Digital Marketing/ Communications or any related course to apply
    Must be very passionate about technology and willing to undertake any works given in our company
    No experience needed, just be open and willing to learn, determined and a self-starter
    Degree holders and part-time students will NOT be qualified for this internship
    Duration: Full-Time: 8-5. (This is not a part time undertaking)

    Interested candidates should write an original letter of less than two pages to: nairobimediaworks@gmail.com Title of the letter and email should be AHI/908/001/45: Application for an IT internship. In the letter provide us with the following details:

    Apply via :

    nairobimediaworks@gmail.com

  • Finance & Support Services Officer

    Finance & Support Services Officer

    Job Purpose                                                    To assist FSSM in Financial Management and office administration by facilitating financial transactions, generating transaction vouchers, maintaining accounting ledgers and cash books, managing office petty cash, processing payroll, assist in review of partner financial returns, general office administration/logistics, procurement, maintenance of office assets, filing, handling workshops logistics as well as travel logistics for staff and visitors.
    Main Responsibilities
    Financial Administration:
    Timely preparation of payment vouchers and writing and dispatching cheques
    Regular maintaining the excel cash book
    Periodic data entry of vouchers into Sun system and ensuring the same is posted within 5 working days from the Transaction date and filing of the same.
    Managing the office petty cash, both local and foreign
    Receipting cash and cheques from staff for private mileage, telephone and travel advance returns and subsequent banking.
    Handle regular payroll administrative issues such as ensuring payroll is delivered to the bank once prepared and the necessary statutory cheque payments delivered in a timely manner as required in the Income Tax Act & filing with respective authorities the annual PAYE & NHIF returns.
    Holding & administering NHIF card usage
    Preparation of monthly Bank reconciliation and complete Monthly checklist by 7th working day of each month and forward to RO
    Reviewing and processing staff field trips advances and ensuring settlement of the same within 5 working days after return
    Assist in preparing schedules and providing documents and information to Internal & External Auditors.
    Office Administration:
    Coordinate renewal of motor vehicle licences and insurances.
    Review of procurement of office stationery.
    Ensure effective maintenance and repair of furniture, fittings and other office equipment
    Maintaining fixed assets registers that meets the accounting and insurance standards and ensuring all the new and existing insurable equipment are appropriately and adequately insured.
    Ensuring of safe custody of office
    General office administration and logistics (workshop and travel logistics)
    Filing of both financial and programme documents
    Programme and Partnership Strengthening:
    Ensuring accurate coding of project expenditures (restricted funding)
    Take part in the review of partner financial reports
    Partner visits with FSSM to review their financial procedures
    Procurement Duties and Responsibilities
    Estimate and establish cost parameters and budgets for purchases
    Calculate costs of orders, and charge invoices to appropriate accounts.
    Check deliveries when they arrive to ensure that orders have been filled correctly and that goods meet specifications.
    Compare suppliers’ bills with bids and purchase orders in order to verify accuracy.
    Maintain accurate records of the purchases and pricing
    Create and maintain good relationships with vendors/suppliers
    Maintain records of purchases, pricing, and other important data
    Ensure Sightsavers procurement policies for purchasing equipment, services and supplies are followed
    Create and maintain inventory of all incoming and current supplies/consumables for projects
    Maintain and update list of suppliers and their qualifications, delivery times, and potential future development
     As the Country Office Security Focal Person, you will be required to:
    Meet with local agency information sharing groups.
    Update and implement any local security plans.
    Continue the process of rolling-out risk assessments.
    Ensuring that local risk controls and SOPs are being adhered to.
    Manage the ‘safe call’ number (emergency phone).
    Report directly to the Country Director on all matters relating to Security.
    Other Tasks
    Any other duty as may be assigned from time to time by either the Finance & Support Services Manager or the Country Director
    The main responsibilities are not meant to be an exhaustive list of tasks. The need for flexibility is required and the job holder is expected to carry out any other related duties that are within the employee’s skills and abilities whenever reasonably instructed.
    Key Contact/Relationships
    Internal
    Kenya Country Office staff
    Regional Office staff
    Global Finance Team
    External
    KCO Partners
    Banks
    Knowledge, Skills and Experience
    A bachelor’s degree in Commerce/Finance and at least a recognised level 2 accounting qualification e.g. CPA 2 etc.
    Proven working experience in a busy accounting department, ideally in an INGO environment but experience of audit would be advantageous.
    Planning and Organising
    Detail handling  and financial analysis
    Excellent communication skills (both oral & written)
    Capacity building or facilitation skills
    Ability to work with minimum supervision
    IT skill  – Excel, MS Word, accounting packages and Global ICT communications systems
     Key Behaviours
    Good communicator
    Team Working
    Planning and Organising
    Interpersonal and intercultural sensitivity
    High degree of integrity
    Active listener
    Driving for quality
    Self-motivation & self-development

    Apply via :

    jobs.sightsavers.org

  • Procurement & Logistics Manager

    Procurement & Logistics Manager

    Job Responsibilities
    Participate in formulation of the company’s Supply Chain strategy and annual budget.
    To ensure supply of materials and products according to Sales & Operations Plan.
    Spearhead strategic relationships with all suppliers.
    To negotiate and optimally manage all outsourced logistics contracts (clearing & forwarding, in-bound transport and out-bound distribution)
    Ensure proper management of inventory, in line with cGMP.
    Maintain optimal inventory levels to meet demand.
    Manage the Procurement and Warehouse teams (recruitment, appraisal, skills gap and training, career development & leave planning).
    Develop alternate material sources to ensure optimal quality and pricing.
    Ensure procurement processes are compliant with regulatory requirements and internal policies.
    Product Cost
    Product Availability
    Inventory Level
    Customer Service (On time In Full)
    Department operating costs
    HR Management
    Implementation of objectives
    Up-to-date contracts
    Procurement process compliance
    Qualifications A minimum of a Degree in Procurement, Purchasing & Supply, Logistics & Distribution, Supply Chain or its equivalent.
    Professional qualification in CIP are highly desirable.
    At least 3 years’ experience in a procurement & logistics role involving import and export, preferably in a manufacturing concern highly desirable.
    Basic financial management skills will be an added advantage.
    IT proficiency with ERP working experience.
    Valid driving license BCE.
    Excellent Communication skills
    Good Numeracy & Analytical skills
    Good negotiation skills
    Excellent Planning and Organizational skills.
    Ability to manage people
    Continuous Learning
    Good Decision Making Skills

    Apply via :

    dorbe-leit.has-jobs.com