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  • Senior Symantec Systems Engineer – East Africa

    Senior Symantec Systems Engineer – East Africa

    Job description
    The Symantec Systems Engineering (SE) team is responsible for the end-to-end technical engagement with Symantec’s customers– from initial, pre-sales discovery activities, through the full sales lifecycle, to solution deployment and value realization.
    The Senior Symantec Systems Engineer will work together with the Direct Sales Team in selling Symantec’sThreat Protection solutions Information Protection solutions Network Protection solutions and Cyber Security Services to Symantec Customers and Prospects in East Africa Territory.
    Symantec Systems Engineers are much more than technical experts. A successful Symantec SE is both:
    An Engineer that understands how to sell engineered, high-tech cybersecurity solutions.
    A Sales Person that understands and can apply engineering to solve bleeding-edge cybersecurity challenges.
    Successful Symantec SEs are also able to provide technical information, advice on problem solving and, when required, specific technical support to our customers and partners, becoming a trusted advisor.
    Highly successful Symantec SEs have built and maintain parallel expertise in:

    “Hard Skills”: business acumen, presentation skills, building customer relationships, developing an engagement strategy.
    “Soft Skills”: extensive technology and product knowledge plus broad hands-on, field experience

    The primary responsibilities of the Senior SE role are as follows:

    Drive the complete technical sales cycle, from demand generation, qualification, product demonstrations and proof of concept testing up to the technical win, while executing on the related technical sales process.
    Design and architect solutions that match Symantec’s security portfolio to key clients’ needs.
    Recognize new business opportunities in Enterprise Accounts and help to build and qualify the pipeline of opportunities.
    Take the lead on validating that Symantec technology is deployed in compliance with Symantec’s recommendations and best current practices, so that it can truly deliver the maximum possible levels of value to our Customers.
    Active participation in account planning, developing and executing on product strategies and account plans.
    Develop and maintain a trusted advisor relationship with Customer’s InfoSec stakeholders including technical decision makers and influencers.
    Actively build and maintain strong relationships with key partner companies that can contribute to Symantec’s success

    Qualifications

    Previous Experience in similar roles (Pre-Sales / Systems Engineering / Sales Engineer experience) in the Information Security arena covering network security, endpoint protection platforms, data center security, cloud security and information protection.
    In-depth & hands-on working knowledge and field experience in Cyber Security technology.
    Strong customer communications skills, written, oral and face-to-face.
    Strong presentation skills to both, large audiences and in one-to-one meetings (planned and ad-hoc).
    Good sense of relationship to work with all business functions such as marketing, operations, technical support.
    Knowledge & experience in any Symantec security relevant technologies or competitive technology.
    Ability to cover the full technical sales cycle from C-level discussion to PoC engagements.
    Must be very fluent in both oral and written English.

  • Systems Engineer

    Systems Engineer

    Job Details
    The Systems Engineers at Cisco are customer-focused technical sales professionals who provide high level technical support and guidance to customers. He/she collaborates with the Account Team to recommend and develop appropriate customer solution offerings.
    We enable our top enterprise customers to transform their business to next generation architectures including new technologies, cloud models and new services. We leverage our assets to solve our enterprise customer’s critical challenges. Do you want to help with this change? You can have the ability to manage market transitions in new architectures like Enterprise Networking including Digital Network Architecture, next generation Data Center, Security and Collaboration with innovative Service concepts included.
    The ideal candidate is an experienced systems engineer looking to build out their career to the next level and help drive key deals in selected Financial account as well as being an advocate for the customer within Cisco and contribute to a Global Cisco team.
    What You’ll Do

    The Systems Engineer provides an architectural perspective across the Cisco product portfolio and can leverage his / her technical specialization for specific opportunities.
    Participate in the creation of an overall account plan
    Participate in the creation of a technical account plan
    Proactively generate leads through customer meetings, seminars, and education Qualify Opportunities
    Define customer business problem in a technical context
    Help plan for and move deals through the sales process by knowing how and when to engage the appropriate Cisco and partner tools and resources (such as CSE, SE, PSS, AS Engineers, etc.)
    Define solution options and articulate the benefits of a Cisco solution
    Research and demonstrate solution ROI
    Coordinate solution development, including leveraging replicable architectures and researching customized solutions
    Develop proof of concept, including presentation and documentation of test results
    Develop or oversee development of presentation materials
    Present technical components of Cisco solutions to customer Competencies & Behaviors Business Acumen
    Learn a broad-level of knowledge of the business economics and trends of the industries and vertical markets in which one’s customers conduct business, and how Cisco solutions add financial and strategic value.
    Build relationships both within and outside of Cisco; establish credibility quickly through personal self-confidence
    Understand competitor offerings and provide input to the sales team on product positioning and differentiation.
    Handle post-sales escalation and resolve issues, by coordinating and working with all internal and external stakeholders.

    Who You’ll Work With
    The Systems Engineer acts in an increasingly consultative fashion and is looked to as an expert, or trusted technical advisor, in his / her field by the account team and customer. All SEs engage customers face-to-face or via collaborative tools and technology such as WebEx, Telepresence, etc. As part of a Global account team it will be necessary to work cross-functionally with various members of the regional teams. This will ensure alignment with the global account strategy and consistent local implementation.
    Who You Are

    Several years of related experience.
    Cisco product experience or relevant experience in key competitor offerings in technology area of emphasis required.
    Pre-Sales experience highly recommended.
    Typically requires BS/BA (EE/CS) or equivalent.
    CCNP or CCDP Certification or higher preferred.
    Strong understanding of the customer business model and common financial pain points; ability to frame Cisco offerings in terms of business drivers
    Advanced understanding of Cisco vision and technology; articulate the vision from the customer perspective
    Understand customer business drivers and how to map these to a customer network platform
    Technical Acumen
    Understand networking industry trends, including new products and solutions
    Understand competitive product and solution landscape
    Advanced knowledge in Routing & Switching
    Advanced knowledge in Networking Platform Design
    Excellent technical consulting skills, including ability to define trade-offs, ask probing questions, and incorporate Cisco solutions into a broader technology environment
    Proactively share information about common replicable architectures that are most appropriate for assigned customers
    The technical specialist SE has an in depth knowledge of their specialization and adjacent technologies including product, technology, and competitive information
    Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
    Write and speak English fluently.

  • Fuel Logistics Product Manager Market & Customer Research Manager Graduate Software Engineer

    Fuel Logistics Product Manager Market & Customer Research Manager Graduate Software Engineer

    Job Summary
    We are looking for an experienced and ambitious Product Manager to join our team. As the Product Owner for our Wholesaler solution, you will work closely with our Engineering teams and our Fuel Partner customers to provide a solution that is a first of its kind in this market.
    Job Responsibilities

    Manage the communication between our Engineering team and the needs of internal and external business stakeholders with regards to last mile fuel delivery
    Develop detailed (technical and non-technical) requirements for our engineers and work with them to ensure that the features are delivered as requested
    Ensure that user experience, features and workflows within the platform deliver the expected business requirements
    Define the go-to-market plan and enablement, working to insure that relevant teams have what they need to be successful
    Work closely with the Quality Assurance teams in order to ensure the performance of the product is as defined and required by our partners
    Manage roll-out and training of new features with our key customer groups
    Evangelise the product within KOKO and externally with relevant user groups

    Qualifications

    Engineering or Scientific background required
    Proven track record in Product Management for software/web/mobile technologies in the area of logistics, for at least 4 years
    Good working knowledge of the web, APIs, comms technology infrastructure
    Experience of the Software Development lifecycle
    Experience developing or working with hardware or embedded systems is a bonus
    Ability to critically reason UX choices in the field of Logistics

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  • Maintenace Technician Structural Engineer Administrator Ward Administrator

    Maintenace Technician Structural Engineer Administrator Ward Administrator

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    The holder of this position reports to the Drilling Engineer.
    Duties and Responsibilities

    Maintenance of the rig and its auxiliary equipment;
    Ensuring proper operating practices of the rig equipment and its auxiliary equipment.

    Requirements And Competencies

    Be a Kenyan citizen.
    Diploma in Mechanical engineering.
    A Bachelor’s degree in the relevant field will be an added advantage.
    Microsoft office proficient.
    Good leadership and interpersonal skills.
    A minimum of 3 years’ experience in drilling.

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  • Electrical Technician

    Electrical Technician

    Job Description

    Diploma in Electrical Engineering or equivalent, 10 years work experience in the construction/heavy equipment field

    Job Responsibilities

    Efficient diagnosis and repair of 24 and 12 Volt electrical system. Must be experienced in heavy machine transmission operations, ECU operations, CAN-BUS systems, solenoid, sensor and actuator functions, alternator and starting systems.

  • Electrical Engineer Head of Marketing Sales Executive

    Electrical Engineer Head of Marketing Sales Executive

    Our Client is Africa’s largest urban land developer with over 30,000 acres of visionary projects in the growth trajectories of large cities in East, West and Central Africa. They seek to hire an Electrical Engineer to oversee and administer all the technical and day-to-day operational functions
    Job Responsibilities

    Supervise the daily activities relating to supply of power, water, telecom services and functioning of the integrated technical department in carrying out the required operational tasks for each of the utilities
    assist and support the investigation of faults and complaints in reference to the utility services, monitor compliance with regulatory requirements.
    Liaise with the KPLC and the local contractor’s engineers in coordination to complete the overall design for the electricity supply and implementation on Site.
    responsible for ensuring the integrated multi-utility department expenditures are within the limitation of project budgets for CAPEX expansion and the annual budget for O&M activities
    supervise expenditures and the preparation of bid requests as needed.
    Develop, implement and manage utility infrastructure and manage future CAPEX improvement and expansion projects.
    update on the status and result of departmental operations and CAPEX improvement projects
    represent the multi-utility technical and operations department at meetings with other departmental units and support front office functions when needed to deal with complaints and other issues with end users and owners associations.
    Analyze financial, technical and billing data and identify issues and opportunities; support and reinforce front office efforts for credit collections.
    Monitor and oversee internal quality standards are met for the operational deliverables of telecom, power, water and maintenance services
    oversees each sub-departmental activity in the selection, training and development of personnel; assists in the evaluation of the multi-utility departments performance and recommend any appropriate changes
    perform annual evaluations as per assigned KPI’s and policies established at the company
    Effectively implement and ensure enforcement of the company’s multi-utility policies and procedures; assists in meeting short and long term plans for the utility and means of accomplishing these goals.
    Conform with and abide by all written and non-written regulations, policies, work procedures and instructions; ensures conformance and conforms to all safety rules and ensures use of all appropriate safety equipment.

    Qualifications

    A degree in Electrical engineering or related
    Minimum of 7 – 10 years’ experience managing or working in a multi utility setup or multi utility infrastructure and technology deployment environment
    Job related experience is required (transmission, distribution protection and compensation of electrical energy).
    Proven track record of managing site during construction of electrical installations Must have an engineering background of dealing with electrical and telecom infrastructure projects, with basic understanding of water infrastructure and recycling technology.
    Ability to work in a startup environment.
    Mix of experience in design engineering and project management.

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  • Senior Solar Pump Product Manager

    Senior Solar Pump Product Manager

    Are you an experienced Product Manager looking to make a huge difference in the world?
    We are looking for a Senior Product Manager with proven experience taking a physical product from a proven prototype to final mass-production, marketing, distribution and sales.
    We are designing a transformative low-cost Solar Electric Irrigation Pump that will enable millions of small-scale farmers across Africa to irrigate their fields, grow and sell high value crops through-out the year, and escape poverty.
    Join an award winning social enterprise with proven impacts designing and mass-marketing irrigation pumps across Africa—and a unique private sector design team, to develop and launch this life-changing product.
    If you think you have the relevant human-centred-design, product and market testing, product pricing, production planning, distribution, mass-marketing and customer-care experience and skills as a product manager and project manager; and you are looking to make a real difference and have an adventure; then we would love to talk to you. If you have developed and managed a solar electric product for the rural African market, then even better.
    The job will be based in Nairobi, Kenya with travel around Africa the US and China.

  • Draughtsman

    Draughtsman

    This position reports to the Technical Director and is charged with providing Technical Support to the Design Department.
    Job Responsibilities

    Preparation of drawings
    Interpretation of drawings
    Link between the Design Office and the Site
    Revising Drawings and Layouts to accommodate changes and enhancements

    Qualifications

    A minimum of a Diploma in Draightsmanship
    Proficient in AUTOCAD/TEKLA or ArchiCAD.
    3 years working experience in a busy environment
    Good ICT knowledge, especially in MS Office Suite.
    Good reporting skills.
    A high level of integrity, reporting, communication and team relations skills.

  • Technical Field Services Co-ordinator

    Technical Field Services Co-ordinator

    Job description
    This retail marketing company is looking for a competent individual to work from the Nairobi office.
    Core functions

    Project Management
    Proactively manage the implementation of key strategic projects in Kenya (within quality, cost and delivery parameters).
    Schedule and plan all installations and maintenance calls nationally.
    Manage cross functional and local project teams
    Implement project scheduling and control tools to monitor projects plans, work hours, budgets and expenditures.
    Manage capacity and allocation throughout the project team.
    Financial reporting on projects and all work-in-progress.
    Manage and mitigate projects risks
    Conform to all safety and environmental requirements
    Report to the Project Director, Project Manager and company executives in-line with the agreed reporting structure and frequencies.
    National and some international travel will be required

    Requirements

    Mechanical Engineering or similar technical qualification, and
    Degree educated with Project Management qualification (Prince 2)
    Minimum 3 years project management experience
    Minimum 3 years technical installation experience
    Skilled in interpreting and evaluating technical drawings
    Proven experience in managing and leading teams specifically in the technical and installation space
    Advanced MS Office (Excel, Word, Powerpoint).
    MS Project, Smartsheet, Asana or similar Project management software knowledge advantageous
    Driver’s license and own vehicle essential