Location: Location in Mombasa

  • Logistics Coordinator

    Logistics Coordinator

    Job Purpose and Impact

    The Transportation and Logistics Coordinator will conduct production activities in a manufacturing or field site to optimize resource use, minimize costs and maintain quality standards. In this role, you will contribute to conducting data management, reporting and analysis, shipping, client interaction, business partnership and people, resource, budget and project management.

    Key Accountabilities

    Contribute to development, maintenance and execution of regulatory compliance procedures.
    Solicit, collect and organize documentation and data and enter routine data into one or more systems.
    Plan, manage and review production operations to achieve output and quality objectives. .
    Perform administrative or clerical duties in support of the shipment execution process and complete tasks using industry standard procedures.
    Handle complex clerical, administrative, technical or customer support issues under minimal supervision, while escalating only the most complex issues to appropriate staff.

    Qualifications
    Minimum Qualifications

    Minimum Diploma in Logistics or related field
    Extensive knowledge in customs clearance, Freight Forwarding and Warehousing
    Minimum four years’ work-related experience in preferably in Tea Export Logistics environment 

    Preferred Qualifications

    East Africa Community Freight Forwarding proficiency certificate (EACFFPC)
    Working knowledge of KRA’s integrated customs management system (ICMS), KPA’s KWATOS, Biller Direct Systems and Kentrade’s single Windows Systems

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    careers.cargill.com

  • Business Banking Sector Head – Coast region 

Senior Credit Manager – CIB 

Operational Risk Advisor

    Business Banking Sector Head – Coast region Senior Credit Manager – CIB Operational Risk Advisor

    Job Summary

    To directly lead a relationship team(s) covering a portfolio of Business Banking customers with specific focus on Coast Region. 
    To be a key member of the Business Banking Leadership Team, driving business performance within Coast Region.
    Performance management and coaching of members of the Business Banking team in Coast Region
    To personally relationship manage and sustain a portfolio of Business Banking customers, building long term relationships founded on efficient and reliable support for their business. This is achieved particularly through offering quick risk decisions, product solutions and managing consistency and quality customer experience.
    The primary objective is to maximize risk-adjusted portfolio contribution, while balancing the requirements for lending to and Risk.
    The jobholder will be responsible for business development both with new customers and with existing customers where they are expected to increase “wallet share”.
    The jobholder will also be responsible for driving ecosystem banking practice within the region working closely with CIB and Retail teams to drive growth 
    The job holder will be expected to develop an intimate knowledge of the various sectors and industry partners within Business Banking supporting growth in the region,  relevant regulatory frameworks and demonstrate the ability to engage all stakeholders to support the team in business development activities.

    Job Description
    Key Accountabilities/Deliverables/Outcomes 
    Sales & Service -Time split 40%

    Grow the industry team’s portfolio profitability by identifying new and existing customer potential including sales opportunities and new product promotion initiatives.
    Formulate business development strategies and objectives for the Coast BB segment to meet changing market needs.
    Monitor the conformance of the team using new relationship development procedures.
    Monitor results of customer surveys for the Segment against target service quality standards.
    Monitor levels of complaints and quality of handling for the BB Coast portfolio.
    Proactively research competitive threats/opportunities within the team’s market and geographical area.
    Communicate all key messages to customers including agreed service standards, negotiated pricing, relationship team contact points (including introductions to new personnel) and new product changes.
    Conduct annual and if appropriate, interim reviews of customers borrowing facilities
    Conduct annual and if appropriate, interim reviews with non-borrowing customers
    Determine the products that are most effective in meeting customers’ needs and be able to sell these at short notice both reactively and proactively

    Business Management -Time split 30%

    Manage performance of the Coast Business banking team against key financial (risk-adjusted contribution) sales, service, and operational targets.
    Champion, manage and monitor implementation of change impacting the team and arising from Central and local business change programs.
    Consult customer owners/managers on financial/credit issues and general business practices/ideas.
    Support the team to develop Customer Relationship Plans for customers in a managed portfolio.
    Work closely with the Business Banking Director in driving and delivering business performance in the country
    Research, create, and follow up on a target list for potential new business
    Identify priority customers using the Customer Relationship Planning templates to assess their present and potential contributions.
    Control and quality of the portfolio, using available triggers and adherence to Risk management guidelines and policies.

    Staff Management – Time split 30%

    Lead the RMs and CMAs within the team using a team-based management approach.
    Help team members to identify strengths and weaknesses in their own skills and attributes, review their self-development plans and ensure training and development needs are accommodated.
    Coach team members on relationship development, service quality, and risk.
    Assess managers’ performance against the contract. Review and input to Performance Development Reviews.

    Role/person specification
    Preferred Qualification

    The Job holder will be a degree holder and also be an ACIB or equivalent.

    Knowledge and Skills
    Essential

    Detailed knowledge of the Core set of products
    For Complex products, will have a detailed knowledge of the requirements of the more sophisticated customers.
    Introduce the product and coordinate the introduction of the relevant Group product specialist.
    A good knowledge of the products and services available in the Personal Sector is also required.
    A broad understanding of policies and strategies within the country as they relate to the demands of the customer base.
    A detailed understanding of Country and CBRM guidelines and credit risk policies

    Education

    Bachelor`s Degrees and Advanced Diplomas: Business, Commerce and Management Studies (Required)

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  • Business Development Officer

    Business Development Officer

    The ideal candidate should have the following minimum qualifications;

    A bachelor’s degree or Diploma in Insurance or related field
    Certificate of Proficiency (COP) in Insurance.
    Five years or more experience in the Insurance Industry.
    Proficiency in use of Microsoft Office applications
    Results oriented, self-driven with excellent customer service skills

    Interested and qualified candidates should forward their CV to: Jobs@jardinehr.co.ke using the position as subject of email.

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    Jobs@jardinehr.co.ke

  • Human Resource Officer

    Human Resource Officer

    Responsibilities

    Develop and implement HR strategies and initiatives aligned with the overall business strategy,
    Management of employee relations by addressing demands, grievances or other issues,
    Manage the recruitment and selection process,
    Support current and future business needs through the development, engagement, motivation and preservation of human capital,
    Develop and monitor overall HR strategies, systems, tactics and procedures across the organization,
    Nurture a positive working environment,
    Oversee and manage a performance appraisal system that drives high performance,
    Maintain pay plan and benefits program,
    Assess training needs to apply and monitor training programs,
    Report to Head of HR & Admin and provide decision support through HR metrics,
    Ensure legal compliance throughout human resource management.

    Qualifications

    Minimum Education: Undergraduate degree in Human Resource Management from a recognized University
    Exposure in supervision role in similar profession i.e. in HRM for at least 3 years.
    Confidence & persistence: having confidence in own knowledge and skills i.e. understanding of Strategic Human Resource Management orientation.
    Excellent interpersonal skills – able to align staff with the right culture, values and attitude, building employees commitment, influencing sustainable staff and organizational productivity.
    Excellent communication skills- Promotes the image of the organization at all times to all the stakeholders through practical demonstration of the Core values and all other policies.
    Proficiency with Microsoft Office products required; strong working knowledge of Microsoft Access & Excel among other data analysis tools is preferred.
    Ability to plan maintains focus and positive attitude during high volume of work while multi-tasking with changing priorities.
    Self-motivated, efficient worker with high standards for quality of processes and results who can work independently.
    Quick learner that is methodical and analytical who possesses excellent organizational and people management skills.
    Intrinsic desire to continuous learning.

    For those who are interested in this position, please submit the application letter and Curriculum Vitae with three official references and scanned copies of your credentials to;The Human Resources & Administration Officer YehuMicrofinance Services LtdP.O. BOX 82120 – 80100MOMBASAOr you can also email the applications through info@yehu.org and hr@yehu.org The closing date for applications is 26th May, 2023.Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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    info@yehu.org

  • Operations Coordinator Internship 

Assistant Restaurant Supervisor – Cysuites Apartment Hotel

    Operations Coordinator Internship Assistant Restaurant Supervisor – Cysuites Apartment Hotel

    RESPONSIBILITIES

    Anticipate and plan for upcoming student placements and make the necessary arrangements and recommendations
    Organize student orientations and hospital orientations with the placement director
    Identify health facilities for medical student placements
    Negotiate with health facility managers and superintendents for EA student placements
    Liaise with the operations manager to ensure adequate living space and accommodation for the students
    Recommend and supervise any remodeling and installation work at EA residences
    Identify potential suppliers for transportation and other services in consultation with the operations manager
    Organize community involvement activities that will promote EA CSR efforts for visiting students
    Efficiently manage student itineraries and arrange for timely airport transfers and other local transportation as needed
    Identify potential suppliers for transportation and other services in consultation with the operations manager
    Organize community involvement activities that will promote EA CSR efforts for visiting students
    Efficiently manage student itineraries and arrange for timely airport transfers and other local transportation as needed
    In coordination with the operations manager supervise all support staff and make staffing recommendations as needed
    Explore and identify new tourism business opportunities and coordinate tourism activities
    Leads generation and sales
    Any other duties assigned by the supervisor

    REQUIREMENTS

    Bachelor’s Degree in Tours and Travel or related field with a minimum of second class honors, and minimum of B+ from KCSE.
    Critical thinking skills and the ability to exercise good judgment and solve problems quickly and effectively.
    Ability to work with minimum supervision.
    Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal skills.
    Sufficient computing skills (Ms. Office suite).
    Photography skills will be an added advantage.
    Must be willing to work long and odd hours including Sundays.
    Reside in Mombasa.
    Covid-19 vaccination certificate

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  • Onion Harvesting Foreman

    Onion Harvesting Foreman

    Key Reponsibilities

    Execute the harvest of ready onions.
    Monitor the delivery of the freshly harvested onions.
    Field supervision of onion harvest operations to ensure product is harvested with timeliness, efficiency, productivity and safely within Twiga Foods specification.
    Coordination of the field harvest team to achieve output harvesting targets and maintain cost per kg targets.
    Planning and coordination of harvest crop movement from field and farm to store including liaison with Twiga logistics personnel when required to ensure downtime of harvest operations is eliminated.   
    Planning and coordination of harvest equipment required to ensure downtime of harvest operations is eliminated. Working closely with the Onion Crop Manager on crop establishment planning and weekly labour requirements. 
    Monitors onion harvest operations to ensure the onion crop harvest completed weekly with high quality work, timeliness, efficiency, productivity and safely. 
    Verify that the settings and maintained on the harvest equipment to produce a crop stand as specified by the Onion Crop Manager. Set up and operate harvest equipment to harvest onions.  
    Detect potential equipment/machinery problems/ malfunctions/ risks early on and escalate to the respective team member as required.
    Maintain operational records for onion harvested and crop traceability to ensure accuracy of records of machine work and farm yield per field and per ha.  
    Training and development of other harvest teams to maintain and continually improve operational efficiency.

    Compliance 

    Adherence to plans and optimizing resource allocation within agreed standards. 
    Comply with all organization policies, procedures, and statutory guidelines.  Minimize and mitigate risks to the organization and enforce zero-tolerance to non-compliance. 
    Close gaps/lapses identified as an outcome of audits; risk and/or any other compliance review; investigations; or other assessment mechanisms and take corrective/preventive actions within the agreed timelines. 

    Self-management 

    Model Twiga’s culture and way of working and inculcating this within the team. 
    Deliver the performance objectives set.  Adhere to monthly 1-on-1 performance reviews with own line manager, and institute corrective action where performance falls below expectation. 
    Proactively manage own learning and development.
    Adhere to the annual leave plan agreed with the line manager. 
    Adhere to people management polices.

    Minimum Qualifications and Requirements

    Be a certified tractor operator.
    Have a  post high school qualification education in Agriculture, Food Science, Crop Science or Agri-Business or a related field from an accredited institution of higher learning.
    Have 3 Years’ experience in a onion cultivation or horticultural operation, fresh/processed vegetable production.
    Be able to withstand the smell of onions and fresh temperatures. Knowledge of basic safety rules and precautionary measures.
    Be a self-motivated individual with good attention to detail, keen on working with others, able to motivate people to perform with a practical understanding of mechanised farming operations. Awareness of industry trends, technology, and developments. 
    Bephysically fit and Proficiency with computers, especially MS Office and diagnostic scientific software. 
    Be exceptional active listening and verbal and written communication skills. 
    Have strong research, decision making, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills.

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    twiga.applytojob.com

  • Real Estate Sales Executive – Coast Region

    Real Estate Sales Executive – Coast Region

    Our client, a registered real estate company selling prime plots in Kenya is seeking to engage the services of a Sales Executive to join their team. The holder of this position will be responsible selling land by identifying new clients and maximizing sales from the existing clients
    JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
    Being the Sales Executives, you are Directly Responsible for:

    Generate leads through cold calling, referrals and other prospecting techniques
    Sending out details on new properties to potential customers in the database.
    Making appointments and showing buyers around the land for sale.
    Develop and implement sales strategies to achieve and exceed sales targets.
    Provide excellent customer service and be a trusted advisor to potential clients
    Acting as a contact between a company and its existing and potential customers
    Handle client’s inquiries promptly and report any concerns that may need further attention.

    QUALIFICATIONS

    A Diploma or Certificate in Sales & Marketing.
    At least 2 years’ Experience in real estate industry specifically in sale of land
    Minimum 27 years of age
    Must be computer literate and a strong social media enthusiast
    Excellent communication and presentation skills
    Knowledge of Kenyan law pertaining real estate transactions and regulations

    Apply via :

    peoplefoco.etalent.net