Jobs Kenya

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  • Horticultural Farm Manager Packhouse Manager Technical Manager – Farms

    Horticultural Farm Manager Packhouse Manager Technical Manager – Farms

    Key responsibilities

    Coordinate all agronomic practices from planting to harvesting of export horticultural produce in accordance with set international quality standards.
    Handle all staff matters within the farm
    Issuance and control of farm inputs
    Compilation of budgets reports
    Ensure proper storage, service and repair of all farm machinery, tools, and other implements
    Report any faults or break down of machinery to management for replacement or repairs
    Manage irrigation infrastructure in the farm

    Qualification and experience

    Must be aged 30-40 years
    Bachelor of Science in Horticulture from a recognized university
    Over 7 years’ experience in charge of a large horticultural farm
    Must have excellent presentation and report writing skills

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  • Commercial Lead : East Africa

    Commercial Lead : East Africa

    CAREER TRACK LEVEL:
    GJL 90
    DIVISION:
    Pfizer Essential Health
    BUSINESS UNIT/LINE:
    Commercial
    REPORTS TO POSITION TITLE:
    Commercial Director : Sub Saharan Africa
    POSITION SUMMARY
    The Commercial Lead (East Africa) is a member of the Commercial Operations, Sub Saharan Africa (SSA) team charged with directing the sales in the region through Pfizer FF and distributors. This leader will be accountable for leading and motivating the field sales force to deliver the sales targets which support the Pfizer brands and customer management strategies. He or she will craft sales plans across sectors and customer groups in East Africa and will supervise sales managers to ensure that they are leading and mentoring their teams successfully. This leader will manage in-market product availability and replenishment at appropriate stock levels through close partnerships with our distribution partners. Following close alignment with our Supply and Marketing organizations, this lead will set annual targets with our distributors and will monitor progress against these targets throughout the year. To ensure attainment of targets, he or she will identify opportunities for price adjustments as well as advocate and institute profitable incentives with market wholesalers and retailers.
    POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES

    Strategy Development:

    Devise and implement Sales Plan consistent with brand and customer strategies
    Optimize Sales Force resources across the markets allocating sales investment in line with largest opportunities or potential for growth
    Assess the current Distribution Strategies in collaboration with the Commercial Team inclusive of Supply and Marketing to ensure the optimal outcomes on: geo expansion, portfolio and promotional activity.
    Ensure that the key performance indicators agreed with the distributor deliver on customer and Pfizer objectives
    Planning:
    Deliver annual Sales and Distributor Operating Plan complete with portfolio revenue , margin and operating cost , across channels agreed with relevant stakeholders
    Provide feedback through management reports on field force and distributor performance
    Provide feedback and input on value propositions and marketing tools
    Identify country trends and commercial opportunities, inclusive of promotional activity beyond traditional field force in collaboration with the distributors.
    Effective Customer Targeting and other productivity metrics for the FF to ensure allocation of resources to high potential customers and territories
    Optimize resources across business units and enabling functions in the planning process with “One Pfizer” in mind.

    Execution:

    Ensure that the following people management processes are developed and maintained in cooperation with support functions: recruitment , induction , training , development , performance management , compensation and incentive planning
    Lead engagement efforts, role model leadership behaviors, including development & tracking the engagement action plan for the Sales Team.
    Act as single point of accountability in the execution of the distributor strategy. Take the lead in the end to end activities recognizing that service delivery occurs within and across teams and that delivery of service must be carefully choreographed. Manage all stakeholder relationships inside and outside Pfizer with a focus on how team relationships are built
    Set accurate forecasts and expectations and manage progress reports, timelines, and updates for the field force and distributors.
    Ensure adequate stock availability in market through accurate forecasting to market, management of stock replacement and strong customer relations and negotiations across all channels.
    Ensure that all commercial activities emphasize winning the right way and conforming to all compliance policies.
    Achievement of sales / expenses / profit targets

    ORGANIZATIONAL RELATIONSHIPS

    PEH/PIH Commercial Marketing group
    Human Resources
    Strat Co
    Business Technology
    Finance
    Legal
    Global Supply Chain
    Regulatory

    EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

    B Degree in Sciences or Commerce
    Minimum of 10 years National Sales/Key Account management
    Knowledge and experience in the Kenya and Ethiopia Pharmaceutical Market

    TECHNICAL SKILLS REQUIREMENTS

    Broad knowledge of the pharmaceutical industry and healthcare environment
    Demonstrated track record of high performance and producing outstanding sales results
    Experience working with distributors with a successful track record of setting and meeting annual results
    Strong communication and influencing skills to gain credibility with a range of stakeholders
    Strong business acumen and judgment with the ability to proactively manage business and P&l to meet objectives
    Proven analytical strengths to drive decision making
    Strategy development, problem solving and change management.
    Track record of strong networking and working collaboratively with others across functions and markets

  • Small Holder Field Agro – Marketing Coordinator Advocacy officer Technical Training and Research Programme Officer Trainer In Natural Resource Management Transport and Building Coordinator Housekeeper

    Small Holder Field Agro – Marketing Coordinator Advocacy officer Technical Training and Research Programme Officer Trainer In Natural Resource Management Transport and Building Coordinator Housekeeper

    The position will require a person who is able to implement and develop a Food and Agriculture Value Chain Programme. Reporting to the Programs Manager, the person should have the following qualifications:-
    Professional qualifications

    Diploma or BSc. in any of these disciplines; Agriculture Marketing, Agribusiness or Agriculture Economics.
    Practical Skills in designing and execution of community led Marketing programme.
    5 years’ experience working in a community integrated Water and Sanitation programme.
    Thorough Knowledge on value chain development for Small Holder Agriculture
    Experience in working with Small Holder Farmers in a similar project will be an added advantage.
    A valid Motor Cycle riding license

    Major Responsibilities

    Organise farmers into Organic Production Groups for Organic Markets.
    Link organised groups to organic markets and outlets.
    Mobilisation and Organisation of farmers to form Rural Savings and Credit Schemes.
    Mobilisation and Organisation of farmers to initiate commercial Agri-based Rural Cottage Industries.
    Build effective collaboration with diverse sector players including GoK, Credit Providers, CBO and

    NGOs with a view to linking farmers to markets, credit and information.

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  • Business Developers IT Sales & Marketing

    Business Developers IT Sales & Marketing

    Our client in a microfinance company is looking to recruit Business Developers / Sales Representatives to join their dedicated team.
    Remuneration: 25k plus commission.
    Responsibilities

    Generate sales to the company.
    Be able to design and come up with new ways of bringing about sales.
    Meeting sales targets set upon by management.
    Sourcing for new clients through different means including cold calling.
    Delivering of products to the clients.
    Selling of the company products.
    Maintaining business relationships with the clients.

    Requirements

    Customer Service Skills: You will need to be able speak in a friendly way to customers and potential customers, listening to their needs and helping communicate options for them.
    Communication Skills: You will need to speak to customers about a product’s different features, and answer any questions they might have.
    Flexibility: You might have to work long hours and outside of town.
    Persistence: Not every customer is going to be a sale. Being able to bounce back if you lose a sale will be key for this job.
    Fresh graduates and ongoing students are also encouraged to apply.

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  • Intern – Data Clerk

    Intern – Data Clerk

    Job Summary
    Applications are invited from qualified persons for the above intern position.
    Job Description
    The Capital Markets Authority is a statutory agency charged with the responsibility of regulating and developing an efficient capital market in Kenya. The Authority invites applications for the following position:
    Internship Period 3 Months (Non-renewable)
    Reporting to the Manager Investigation & Enforcement, the selected candidate will be responsible for;

    Preparation of the target population
    Collecting contact address of the sample
    Data entry into the survey monkey data collection software
    Circulation of the questionnaires to internal staff to conduct a pilot study
    Circulation of the questionnaire to the sample participants
    Follow up on data collection from the population
    Undertake other assignments as assigned from time to time

    Minimum Requirements

    The ideal candidate should have any of the qualifications below or a similar qualification; BSC Mathematics BSC Statistics BSC Economics & Statistics Bachelor of Commerce – Finance, Accounting option
    Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite Candidates with or pursuing professional qualifications e.g. CFA, CPA, ACCA, will have an added advantage

    Skills and Competencies 

    Integrity and honesty Self-management and attention to details Team player Professionalism Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Negotiation skills. Analytical skills.

  • Technical Supervisor

    Technical Supervisor

    We are seeking to recruit seasoned Technical Supervisor.
    Duties and Responsibilities

    Plan, organize, schedule and supervise the day to day technical support operations, which encompasses all
    Troubleshooting, customer service issues
    Lead, manage, develop, train and review performance of staff, as required
    Ensure all employee issues and concerns are addressed in a timely manner, encourage involvement of staff and foster a positive team environment
    Measure, monitor and maintain customer service and satisfaction
    Foster good customer relations and service at all times
    Manage and Schedule training and development for all the technical support team i.e. new equipment, skills enhancement etc.
    Manage, follow-up and maintain all service contracts/agreements and warranties
    Develop and maintain department policies, procedures and processes, as required
    Perform other duties assigned by management

    Requirements and Qualifications

    Minimum O level grade of B plus
    Bachelor’s degree in IT, Computer Science or a related field
    Should be above 27 years of age
    Experience in Customer service and/or Help desk Support preferred
    At least 2 years working experience in user and enterprise application software support preferably as a team leader or supervisor in a busy work environment
    Ability to multitask, prioritize, and manage time efficiently
    Accurate and precise attention to detail
    Team Player

  • Branch Manager,Retail Industry

    Branch Manager,Retail Industry

    Job Specification

    Inventory Management – A branch manager shall ensure that the customer demands are met efficiently through sufficient product inventory. If this function is not performed properly, the branch might lose customers because of product unavailability. Every branch has a specific level of stock inventory that needs to be maintained and reviewed by the manager.
    Handling Customer Complaints and Queries – The success of the branch depends upon how happy its customers are. There are many instances when the customer is unhappy about the services provided by the store. It could be due to an unpleasant staff, or because of bad quality. The manager is expected to handle all the complaints and queries faced by the customers in a pleasant way. The ultimate goal should be to gain customer loyalty through effective problem-solving skills.
    Sales and Revenue Management – The ultimate motive behind keeping the customers happy and increasing customer loyalty is to gain maximum profits through sales and revenue. Branch manager is expected to keep a tab on the daily sales and revenue generated by the branch, and to keep a systematic account for the same.
    Ensuring Employee Satisfaction – While customer satisfaction is of supreme importance, branch manager should also ensure that the employees are also satisfied in terms of job expectations. For this, it is important that the manager not only motivates the employees to meet their obligation, but to also ensure that they are being trained and equipped for bigger roles in the organization.
    Advertising and Marketing – The market is full of competition, and the retail sector is no different. With each day passing by, the numbers of retail organizations are increasing day by day. Like the customers have a choice of products to choose from, they also have different choices of retail stores. Hence, it becomes really difficult for the manager to ensure customer loyalty and steady profitability. For this purpose, it becomes essential for the manager to work with all the departments and recommend appropriate advertising and marketing policies to attract customers and enhance sales and promotion.
    Ensuring the security of Company assets and personnel
    Ensuring compliance with legal and regulatory requirement as well as good corporate governance practices Developing, training, motivating and evaluating staff to achieve highest levels of performance
    Driving the organization’s culture change agenda by living & instilling our core values of teamwork, quality, passion for excellence, honesty, and good corporate governance practices
    Promoting a culture that reflects the organization’s values, encourages high performance, and rewards productivity
    Carrying out any other roles as may be assigned by Management from time to time

    Requirements
    Academic & Professional Qualifications

    Bachelor’s degree or any other relevant qualification
    At least Three (3) years

    Professional Qualifications
    Diploma in Business Management
    Job Skills & Personal Attributes

    Formulation of Business Strategy
    Project Management
    Analytical skills
    Good understanding of Finance and Business Development operations
    Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
    Innovative approach to implementation.
    Lead and create consensus and effect change.
    Excellent customer Care
    Good analytical skills
    Leadership & management skills

  • Business Development Associate

    Business Development Associate

    Job description
    Are you a business development pro who excels at establishing and maintaining client relationships? Do you have strong credit/financial analysis skills? Are you motivated by working with exceptional cross-functional teams to make sure your clients stay happy?
    Lendable is looking for an individual to join their business development team to focus on the ongoing growth and development of pipeline along with relationship management of their Alternative Lender clients.
    What you will do:

    Generate Alternative Lender leads by identifying and initiating relationships with potential clients
    Manage client relationships and sales process from first meeting to deal close
    Maintain trust and rapport with existing client relationships and continue to manage the growth of existing relationships
    Work closely with credit team in managing clients during the due diligence process
    Work closely with risk team in managing live clients during distress scenarios

    Required Competencies:

    Project Management Capabilities
    Can lead sales meetings with alternative lenders; ability to manage and speak with various levels of stakeholders in an organization
    Can make decisions or use judgement when required especially as it relates to client needs and assessing fit as a business partner
    Ability to manage timelines and get credit and integrations teams to perform on time
    Technical capability
    Ability to complete high level analysis on a target companies financial viability by completing high level analysis of financial statements
    Proactive in identifying key issues during the initial stages of the diligence process
    Some experience in financial analysis or credit underwriting of businesses would be a plus
    Experience in producing and presenting analytical reports/presentations
    Can understand financial product offering and effectively educate potential alternative lenders on the same
    Can lead negotiation discussions with alternative lenders
    Can identify product needs or new product opportunities in the course of business
    Customer Service
    Strong customer focus and ability to manage client’s expectations throughout client life cycle
    Obsessed with client happiness

    Does this sound like you?

    3-5 years’ relevant sales/relationship management experience, preferably from a leading financial service firm (bank, investment bank, Private Equity firm, insurance firm, etc.) where you have proven track record in surpassing set targets
    Ability to work collaboratively but also self-manage time
    Proven experience in influencing decision makers

    Personal Traits

    Relentlessly open communicator
    Unquestioned honesty and integrity
    A constant drive to learn
    Enjoys tackling tough, large problems
    The ability to laugh under stress

  • Pharmaceutical Technologist

    Pharmaceutical Technologist

    The Pharmaceutical Technologist major role is to stock and dispense drugs to Haltons Pharmacy clients. He/she is also responsible in providing excellent customer service to the clients.
    Key Responsibilities

    Helps patients by greeting them in person and by phone; answering questions and requests; dispensing medicine.
    Maintains pharmacy inventory by checking pharmaceutical stock to determine inventory level; anticipating needed medications and supplies; placing and expediting orders; verifying receipt; removing outdated drugs & preparing ageing reports as often as possible.
    Maintains a safe and clean environment by complying with company standard operating procedures & government regulation. He/she cleans the floors and dump dusts the shelves.
    Protects patients and employees by adhering to infection-control policies and protocols.
    Organizes medications for dispensing by reading medication orders and prescriptions; preparing labels; calculating quantities; assembling intravenous solutions and other pharmaceutical therapies.
    Maintains records by recording and filing physicians’ orders and prescriptions.
    Generates revenues by calculating, recording, and issuing charges as well as issuing cash sale receipts.
    Ensures medication availability by delivering medications to patients and other clientele.
    Prepares reports by collecting and summarizing information and sending them on time as required in the standard operating procedures.
    Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.
    Conducting marketing activities together with the branch team and ensuring individual and branch sales targets are met/or exceeded.
    Take responsibility of his/her shop by ensuring that all operations of the shop are running smoothly and reporting any anomalies and breakages.
    Adhere to the Dangerous Drug Act regulation
    Ensure standard operating procedures are followed to the letter and timely feedback given
    Any other duty assigned by the Branch manager, Regional Manager or senior management staff.

    Code of conduct required

    He/She must always be clean, smart and well groomed in uniform when on duty.
    He/She must be ready and willing to provide exemplary customer service in accordance to company brand and policies.
    He/She must adhere to the working hours as per shifts allocated; any absence from work must be reported in good time.
    He/she must always wear the Haltons staff I.D when on duty.
    He/she must keep the clients’ information confidential.
    He/she must adhere to the organization’s reporting structure.

    Skills and competencies

    Excellent team player
    Negotiation skills.
    Able to achieve targets and to achieve organizational change.
    Strong written, reading and spoken English Language skills.
    IT literate.
    Excellent use of MS Office and Email (MUST).
    Customer focused and always willing to go the extra mile.
    Excellent communication skills with proven email etiquette.

    Qualifications

    Diploma in Pharmaceutical Technology from a reputable institution
    Pharmacy & Poisons Board certification- desired
    One year experience post internship in a busy retail pharmacy.
    Excellent use of Pharmacore system.

  • Shift Supervisor

    Shift Supervisor

    Department: Production
    Reporting To: Production Manager
    Level Of Education: Minimum Diploma Or Equivalent
    Experience: 5 Years Experience In FMCG Production
    Salary Range: Negotiable
    Objectives;

    Knowledgeable on the quality of production products
    Achievement of set production targets
    Minimize westage of materials
    Account for manpower

    Tasks:

    Deploying skilled manpower as per production and manpower planning.
    Ensure machines are operating as per required standards within the required productivity.
    Check and confirm the safety and setting of equipments before and after utilization.
    Ensure set Policies, formulation and procedures are observed during production.
    Ensure minimum machine breakdown by monitoring the performance of the machine operators/attendants.
    Ensure maximum production output is achieved in your shift in order to achieve the set targets.
    Ensure high quality products with minimum wastage.
    Maintain correct recording of production data.
    Ensure cleaning of both machine and working environment.
    Ensure proper handing over of shift [employees should not leave their place of work until properly relieved].
    Ensure employees adhere to health and safety procedures while operating machines
    Ensure no idler around the working areas.
    Ensure personal hygiene of employees is observed without compromise..
    Ensure waste generation is controlled and re-used/consumed.
    Record and account for production, daily attendance and time spent on machine repair/servicing.
    Monitor the performance of trainees with the view of identifying potentials in various sections in collaborations with their captains and Engineers.
    And any other tasks that may be assigned to you by the management from time to time