Jobs Kenya

Job Field: Sector in Logistics

  • Field Logistics Supervisor

    Field Logistics Supervisor

    Closing date: 28 Jun 2018
    Job Responsibilities

    Construction and Maintenance
    Equipment Management
    Prepare reports and participate in appropriate meetings
    Supply Management
    Security
    Information Technology
    Human resources management
    Logistics Administration

    Requirements

    Essential: KCSE and Technical Diploma/Degree
    Desirable: Degree in procurement, Supply management or Humanitarian logistics, commercial- or business management
    Essential: at least two years of relevant experience in technical logistics or related fields, of which at least two in supervisory/managerial positions
    Desirable: previous experience with MSF or other NGOs
    Essential: English
    Desirable: Kiswahili, Luo
    Computer literacy, all-round technical understanding and business management

    Competences

    People management
    Commitment
    Flexibility
    Results
    Teamwork

  • Logistics Manager For Genotyping

    Logistics Manager For Genotyping

    Job Details
     
    The platform is seeking a Logistics Manager for Genotyping to optimize and streamline the flow of samples from a diverse range of breeding programs to genotyping laboratories, to assist with scheduling and forecasting with laboratories, and, to optimize the delivery of data back to the breeding programs. The successful candidate will need to find ways to drive down costs by identifying and implementing more efficient processes whilst ensuring timely delivery of high quality data to breeding programs.
    This position is part of module 3 of EiB which works to ensure breeding programs targeting the developing world have access to low cost, high throughput molecular marker technologies. Module 3 seeks to enable the use of cost-effective molecular marker technologies to implement genomic selection, marker assisted selection and quality assurance processes with the ultimate purpose of increasing rates of genetic gain. To achieve this will require close management of complex logistical processes required to coordinate timely delivery of high volume, high quality genotypic data from multiple service providers to multiple customers.
    By providing important outcomes to under-resourced peoples, CGIAR centers and partnering organizations help realize the founding mission of the CGIAR system by serving farmers and consumers in low-and-middle-income countries for greater impact on food and nutrition security, climate change adaptation and development. EiB will draw from innovations sourced from CGIAR centers, advanced research institutes, and the private sector to provide access to cutting-edge tools, services, and best practices while providing application-oriented training and practical advice.
    The position will be based at Nairobi, Kenya. The position will involve international travel.
    Specific duties:

    Optimize and streamline the flow of samples from a diverse range of breeding programs to the genotyping laboratories.
    Identify and implement more efficient processes to drive the cost of genotyping down.
    Work with genotyping laboratories to schedule sample flow and to optimize the delivery of data back to the breeding programs.
    Work with genotyping laboratories, breeding programs and the EiB Module 3 leader to ensure delivery of high quality genotypic data that is readily and easily able to be interpreted and utilized.
    Work with the Module 3 leader to develop capacity for genotype data application among member breeding teams.
    Work closely with members to implement forward marker selection, genomic selection and appropriate quality assurance in breeding programs.
    Find ways (including by identifying efficiencies and through negotiations) to provide marker technologies to members at a reduced cost.
    Communicate opportunities (such as access to genotyping) to members both directly and through an EiB supported online toolbox, including precisely how to access these opportunities.

    Required academic qualifications, skills and attitudes:

    Minimum of 3 years’ experience in complex logistics management.
    Graduate and particularly post graduate education in molecular biology or plant breeding will be viewed favorably.
    Experience with handling logistical constraints through a laboratory will be viewed favorably.
    Ability to streamline a diverse group of users to minimize laboratory transaction costs.
    Understanding of opportunities and constraints associated with implementation of molecular marker technologies within a breeding program will be viewed favorably.
    Good leadership and communication skills.
    Results focused with a pragmatic attitude.
    Budget and time management skills.
    Strong interpersonal skills.
    Excellent oral and written communication and presentation skills in English.
    The selected candidate must exhibit the following competencies: Communication, Teamwork, Achievement Orientation, Pro-Activity, and Multi-Cultural Awareness.

    The position is for an initial fixed-term for three (3) years, after which further employment is subject to performance and the continued availability of funds. CIMMYT’s internationally competitive salary and benefits include housing allowance, comprehensive health and life insurance, assistance for children’s education, paid vacation, annual airfare, contribution to a retirement plan, and generous assistance with relocation shipment.

  • Logistics Manager

    Logistics Manager

    Job description
    The Excellence in Breeding Platform (www.excellenceinbreeding.org) (EiB) is a new cross-commodity platform that supports the modernization of breeding programs targeting Africa, Asia, and Latin America for greater impact on food and nutrition security, climate change adaptation and development. The platform is part of the new CGIAR portfolio of research programs and platforms (www.cgiar.org/our-strategy), being led by the International Maize and Wheat Improvement Center, known by its Spanish acronym, CIMMYT®, a not-for-profit research and training organization with partners in over 100 countries.
    The platform is seeking a Logistics Manager for Genotyping to optimize and streamline the flow of samples from a diverse range of breeding programs to genotyping laboratories, to assist with scheduling and forecasting with laboratories, and, to optimize the delivery of data back to the breeding programs. The successful candidate will need to find ways to drive down costs by identifying and implementing more efficient processes whilst ensuring timely delivery of high quality data to breeding programs.
    This position is part of module 3 of EiB which works to ensure breeding programs targeting the developing world have access to low cost, high throughput molecular marker technologies. Module 3 seeks to enable the use of cost-effective molecular marker technologies to implement genomic selection, marker assisted selection and quality assurance processes with the ultimate purpose of increasing rates of genetic gain. To achieve this will require close management of complex logistical processes required to coordinate timely delivery of high volume, high quality genotypic data from multiple service providers to multiple customers.
    By providing important outcomes to under-resourced peoples, CGIAR centers and partnering organizations help realize the founding mission of the CGIAR system by serving farmers and consumers in low-and-middle-income countries for greater impact on food and nutrition security, climate change adaptation and development. EiB will draw from innovations sourced from CGIAR centers, advanced research institutes, and the private sector to provide access to cutting-edge tools, services, and best practices while providing application-oriented training and practical advice.
    The position will be based at Nairobi, Kenya. The position will involve international travel.
    Specific duties:

    Optimize and streamline the flow of samples from a diverse range of breeding programs to the genotyping laboratories.
    Identify and implement more efficient processes to drive the cost of genotyping down.
    Work with genotyping laboratories to schedule sample flow and to optimize the delivery of data back to the breeding programs.
    Work with genotyping laboratories, breeding programs and the EiB Module 3 leader to ensure delivery of high quality genotypic data that is readily and easily able to be interpreted and utilized.
    Work with the Module 3 leader to develop capacity for genotype data application among member breeding teams.
    Work closely with members to implement forward marker selection, genomic selection and appropriate quality assurance in breeding programs.
    Find ways (including by identifying efficiencies and through negotiations) to provide marker technologies to members at a reduced cost.
    Communicate opportunities (such as access to genotyping) to members both directly and through an EiB supported online toolbox, including precisely how to access these opportunities.

    Required academic qualifications, skills and attitudes:
    Minimum of 3 years’ experience in complex logistics management.Graduate and particularly post graduate education in molecular biology or plant breeding will be viewed favorably.Experience with handling logistical constraints through a laboratory will be viewed favorably.Ability to streamline a diverse group of users to minimize laboratory transaction costs.Understanding of opportunities and constraints associated with implementation of molecular marker technologies within a breeding program will be viewed favorably.Good leadership and communication skills.Results focused with a pragmatic attitude.Budget and time management skills.Strong interpersonal skills.Excellent oral and written communication and presentation skills in English.The selected candidate must exhibit the following competencies: Communication, Teamwork, Achievement Orientation, Pro-Activity, and Multi-Cultural Awareness.
    The position is for an initial fixed-term for three (3) years, after which further employment is subject to performance and the continued availability of funds. CIMMYT’s internationally competitive salary and benefits include housing allowance, comprehensive health and life insurance, assistance for children’s education, paid vacation, annual airfare, contribution to a retirement plan, and generous assistance with relocation shipment.
    Candidates must apply online to IRS18127 Logistics Manager for Genotyping. Screening and follow up will begin on Wednesday, July 4, 2018.

  • 911 Emergency Dispatcher Fellow Medical Nurse Dispatcher

    911 Emergency Dispatcher Fellow Medical Nurse Dispatcher

    Job Details
    The early success of this network is largely due to the heroes that use the Flare platform: medical professionals, hospitals, ambulance operators, and firefighters. These are the partners who initially inspired us to build the Flare platform, and whom we are now looking to further engage in building the emergency response of the future.
    We are looking for someone who enjoys details, lives for efficiency and cannot survive without phenomenal customer care. This is an essential role for us as you will be helping to build, organize and scale our emergency dispatch call center and first responder logistics capabilities.
    We are a lean team of two founders, several tech and healthcare people, and a puppy. We are growing and focused on creating a fun, solid, and passionate atmosphere in our office. You should be a team player who is ready to join a small and growing family.
    Ideally, you:

    Worked for years in a 911 or 999 dispatch center somewhere in the US, Europe or Asia and are excited to bring your background and skills to Kenya. 
    Love and understand unbelievable service.  Until everyone realizes our vision of providing life-saving services, you aren’t happy. We believe only the best service is what leads to reaching our intended impact of saving lives.
    Only accept quality work from yourself and others. You enjoy MacGyvering processes, but you enjoy perfecting them even more. You take ownership of your work and pride in what you do and produce. You enjoy being critical yet tactful and helping others also produce quality work.    
    Enjoy mentoring and people management. You are helping to shape the direction of our dispatch center and should like to inspire teams and guide the direction of something new.
    This is a senior position and we need you to have at least 8 years of experience. We want to hear about other experiences where you’ve started a new business unit, team, built systems people love, managed teams and done something impressive.  

    Responsibilities:

    Visualize, design and execute the future of emergency response call centers by applying international standard and also improving upon those to build ours.
    Manage the day-to-day logistics of running Flare’s current call center including the technology, processes and people who make the magic happen.
    Work with our  team of Medical Dispatchers to develop Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and ensure they are constantly iterated and followed.
    Work with our Medical Dispatchers to ensure excellence and consistency throughout our services and look to incorporate learnings and feedback.
    Identify ways to constantly reduce the time to care for our patients related to the triaging and dispatching of first responders.
    Seamlessly provide ideas and feedback to our tech and product teams to identify how our SOPs and various systems in the call center need to be integrated within the Flare technology.

    Our Values
    Unity: at Flare, we believe that we are greater than the sum of our parts. Along with our ambulance company and hospital partners, and using the Flare technology, we can effectively service the entire country, guaranteeing better response times and better coverage than any one company could ever do alone.
    Integrity: we make a promise to our partners that we will always be transparent and remain committed to growing their businesses alongside ours.
    Excellence: at Flare we aim to make quality emergency care universal. We’ve made a lot of progress, but it will take grit, creativity, and an ongoing commitment to being better than yesterday – as individuals, as a team, and as a greater network of emergency response.
    Speed: in an emergency, every minute matters. It can save your life. We value speed in first response as much as in our day to day work.

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  • School’s Fleet Management Officer

    School’s Fleet Management Officer

    Job Description
    Main Responsibilities and Duties

    Ensure that all vehicles are in excellent operating condition, properly assigned and that drivers carry out basic maintenance such as checking oil and fuel levels, battery water levels, tire pressure, transmission, and that the vehicles are clean, neat and has proper accessories such as spare tire, jack, fire extinguisher, triangles, first aid kit and tool kit.
    Vehicle usage control by tracking and reporting on vehicle movements and positions regularly on daily basis.
    Monitor all vehicle movements to ensure that no vehicle leaves the compound without proper authorization or work allocation.
    Ensure that vehicles are road worthy and that all accidents, repairs and defects are reported and attended to
    Prepare regular reports on vehicle mileage, fuel consumption, break downs, repairs and maintenance in accordance with the company standards.
    This includes data entry on the fleet management system and generation of reports from the system.
    Maintain all fleet related records and documents (Vehicle insurance, vehicle fuel logs, vehicle inspection reports, and all other fleet documents).
    Monitoring vehicles and drivers performance and identifying opportunities for optimization Ensure that drivers are well trained in all types and kinds of fleet/vehicles and undergo periodic health check-ups and eye tests.
    Analyze trip requests and note patterns and requirements to ensure that the fleet is adequate and responding to all customer needs.
    Ensure that all documentation concerning the vehicle is current such as registration, insurance policy, license plates and log books.
    Manage the drivers and transport assistants to ensure effective and optimal service is offered to our customers.
    Ensure all transport staff have the required documentation for work; valid driving licenses, PSV and Class A licenses.
    Effectively handle all leave, training, performance and disciplinary needs of the transport staff to achieve a highly effective customer oriented team.
    Maintain individual files on each vehicle, documenting all repairs and operating costs, including gas and oil consumption and breakdowns.
    Ensure that safety measures are up-to–date and that all personnel are properly dressed and complying with procedures relevant to the operation.

    Key Results Areas
    The accountability areas are as follows;

    Clear and detailed reporting Proper documentation
    Effective route management Increased customer satisfaction levels
    Compliance with traffic rules and school policies
    Preventive maintenance

    Knowledge and Skills Required

    A Bachelors degree/diploma in logistics or fleet management
    Professional course in logistics or fleet management will be an added advantage
    Minimum of 3 years work experience in fleet management in a busy organization
    A valid certificate of Good conduct and valid driving license BCE, with class A and PSV
    Excellent analytical and problem solving skills
    Good interpersonal skills
    Ability to work under pressure and long hours

  • Logistics Officer Human Resource Officer – Training Client Service Officer

    Logistics Officer Human Resource Officer – Training Client Service Officer

    Job Description

    RESPONSIBILITIES

    Motivation: It is your responsibility to learn, ask for help, then improve your value to the company allowing for promotion into more senior roles. Additionally, also create a pleasant work environment for all by adhering to our values: having fun, being the client, being passionate & doing the right thing. SolarNow encourages you to be engaged and active in events.
    Productivity: Execute your assigned work in a diligent and structured manner. This is an indication of how hard your work.
    Satisfaction: Offer excellent (internal) client care. This indicates if your work is appreciated by receiver.
    Deliver: By ensuring a client-central approach through being diligent, organized, attentive & communicative. This indicates the impact of your hard work

    AUTHORITIES

    Logistics: You receive or fill -and sign and act- on the following forms: Delivery; Stock Move; Service; Possession Form
    Activities: Execute logistical movements with utmost care and diligence.
    Finances: You can spend within your assigned budget.
    HR: You suggest and act on your own Personal Development Plan.
    SAS: You have access to a computer and a personal access right to SAS.

    TASKS
    Warehouse

    Stock management: You manage all company stock for all desks such as service, branch (hub and normal branches), repossessed, support and operations stock as per the set policies. You also train branch on stock management.
    Disposal management: You responsible for the disposal of all Solar Now components and products that have no warranty and/ or have been written off such as non- warranty or written off batteries disposed off to Uganda Batteries Ltd.
    Reconciliation: You carryout stock counts for all the stock received from the all suppliers, repossessed, service/ workshop deliveries from branches for repair in line with the set policies and procedures. You also conduct stock reconciliations with Finance/ accounts to minimize stock loss.
    External Warehousing: You requisition for stock, track and manage stock and coordinate the bonded warehouse and procurement in accordance with the set departmental and company policies.
    SAS2 Processing: You generate pick lists, stock moves and stock reconciliations in accordance with the set departmental and company policies. 

    Distribution

    Dispatch/ distribution planning: You do reverse logistics (delivery of systems to branches and repossessed or service components to HQ for storage and repair. You load and offload the systems. You also do special delivery of systems/ components that happen outside the dispatch plan.
    Accountability: You requisition for facilitation and account for it as per the set company policies.
    Reporting: You generate reports on the backlog and file the delivery notes

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  • Transport Coordinator

    Transport Coordinator

    Summary
    FCm Travel Solutions – Kenya (trading as Charleston Travel Ltd) is seeking a Transport Coordinator to manage the day to day operations of the drivers and vehicles ensuring that the safety and wellbeing of clients is upheld, as well as compliance with company policies, state guidelines, corporate SLAs and the maintenance and care of company vehicles.
    Duties and Responsibilities

    Prepare Transfer/Transport Schedule and allocate drivers in the schedule correctly;
    Circulate Transfer Schedule to specified recipients and brief drivers with the final Transfer Schedule for execution;
    Prepare transfers’ reports and send them to the appropriate departments;
    Prepare transfer invoicing schedule;
    Update client databases;
    Conduct customer care follow up with clients where applicable;
    Provide services that are tailor-made to clients’ specifications and needs;
    Follow-up with transfer executors for firsthand information on the success of any transfer;
    Ensure the necessary materials and items are available in the cars at all times;
    Maintain daily log of vehicles’ conditions and any repairs requirements;
    Ensure that the vehicles are well used by the drivers to reduce maintenance costs;
    Ensure cleanliness of the vehicles at all times;
    Keep record of repairs done on all vehicles at any given time;
    Ensure that mileage covered per day is justifiable against the number of transfers assigned;
    Calculate daily fuel consumption and keep track of vehicles fuel consumption performance;
    Keep track of all vehicles locations at any given time and ensure vehicles are duly accounted for at all times;
    Ensure the general cleanliness of the Transport office is maintained at all times.

    Requirements
    The successful candidate will have:

    C plain and above in KCSE or equivalent;
    Minimum 3 years’ relevant working experience;
    Should have excellent client management skills;
    Diploma in a business related course will be an added advantage;
    Fully conversant in MS Office;
    Be able to “think on their feet”;
    Must be a team player;
    Good knowledge of Nairobi and its environs;
    Excellent computer skills – MS Excel, MS Word, Email and Internet;
    Ability to work with minimum supervision and meet strict deadlines;
    Possess a lot of drive and passion for the job.

  • Sales And Logistics Administrator -Commercial Vehicles Sales Executive, Used Vehicle Sales- Commercial Vehicles Sales Executive, Retail Sales- Commercial Vehicles Assistant Manager, Dealer-Network- Commercial Vehicles Assistant Manager, Sales- Commercial Vehicles

    Sales And Logistics Administrator -Commercial Vehicles Sales Executive, Used Vehicle Sales- Commercial Vehicles Sales Executive, Retail Sales- Commercial Vehicles Assistant Manager, Dealer-Network- Commercial Vehicles Assistant Manager, Sales- Commercial Vehicles

    Job Summary
    Inventory management for all vehicle stocks
    Job Description
    Reporting to the Head of Business, Successful candidate will be responsible for the following roles

    Inventory management for all vehicle stocks.
    Ensure all vehicle records are updated at all times
    Maintain Dealer/Customer Ledger and monthly statements
    Advice and Support the logistics department on duty payments
    Sold vehicle allocations Vehicle invoicing
    Supervise vehicle inspections and registration
    Direct and supervise a professional sales administration team
    Prepare regular sales and inventory reports
    Initiate warranty records on vehicles delivered.

    Minimum Requirements

    A university degree in Commerce or Finance
    3 years relevant experience 
    Excellent written and verbal communication skills
    Vehicle Logistics Knowledge

    Attractive remuneration package will be offered to the selected candidate.
    These positions offer good career prospects in the company.
    Our company is an equal opportunity employer and only selected candidates will be contacted.

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  • Shipping Assistant

    Shipping Assistant

    How would you like to join one of the world’s largest commercial security printers, and work with an established team of professionals?
    The Shipping Assistant is responsible for handling shipping documentation that deal with imports and exports. They work closely with the production team and customers by handling their inquiries and attending to their specified needs. They are responsible for monitoring the status of shipments, coordination of their movement and work hand in hand with the clearing and forwarding agents and customers to ensure safe receipt. They also perform various administrative duties.
    Key Activities:
    Quality:

    Assist in performing ship-out arrangements in accordance to the customs regulations.
    To ensure the provision & availability of an updated database, machines /SFD performance.
    Preparation of correct and relevant documents related to production & shipping.
    Assemble, gather and document shipping documents.

    Cost:

    To Monitor and ensure timely planning, processing and delivery of all dispatches for both in bound & out bound couriers.
    Maintain and manage log sheets for outgoing and incoming parcels.
    To ensure that the quotations received from procurement department are verified and signed off by Production Planning and Logistics Supervisor and HSSE and Resilience Manager.

    Delivery:

    Coordinate functions of all shipping related activities.
    Prepare shipping documentation for all shipments including generation of shipping labels for courier shipments.
    Maintain files for shipping records and handle the paperwork associated with shipping duties.
    With the help of the clearing agents update the weekly customs bond status.
    Update and distribute the monthly Customs report.
    Prepare the customs bond release letters and submit to the nominated Customs Officers and approved Clearing agents daily or as required.
    Update and upload on share point the weekly shipping list availabilities.
    Hold meetings with the clearing agents to address upcoming events and tackle identified challenges
    Interact with people who come in to pick up shipments and delivery people in order to maintain knowledge of each shipment.
    Suggest and instruct in-house customers on shipping products and services, routes and rates and also liaise with the sales team on specific shipment requirements.
    Ensure that all transactions are recorded in Export / Import databases or relevant storage files.
    Maintain an inventory of shipping materials and supplies.
    Ensure proper delivery of materials to customers.
    Route products to departments.
    Answer and respond to customer enquiries on shipping issues.
    Co-ordinate with customers, suppliers, clearing & forwarding agents with relations to all imports and exports.
    Verify accuracy of despatch notes by matching them with quantities and types.
    Make sure that items are loaded onto shipment vehicle in a safe and timely manner.
    Trace or report missing or lost shipments.
    Initiate and implement best practices in shipping processes.
    Ensure that imports / exports serial and batch numbers match the product at the point of clearance.
    Process customers’ orders by ensuring that the right shipment is on its way.
    Make arrangements for shipment pick-up and delivery and ensuring that they are an active part of both procedures.

    Security:

    Comply with established security procedures.
    Ensuring that all the sensitive information’s relating to work are kept in discrete.
    To maintain all confidential Production & shipping information.
    Comply with security standards, in particular – ISO 14298.

    Safety and environment:

    Comply with safety standards in the area.
    Meet the safety targets as set from time to time e.g. number of near misses reported.
    Adhere to safe working practices on and around the machine at all time.
    Understand the risks in the area of operation as identified in the risk assessments.
    Participate in conducting of environmental and safety incidents in the team.

    The above list is not exhaustive. You will be required to undertake other duties within your capabilities, consistent with this role, to support the needs of the business.
    Qualifications and Experience:

    Minimum of 3 Years working experience in a manufacturing environment.
    Diploma in Transport & Logistics or its equivalent.
    Computer Literacy