Jobs Kenya

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  • Business Development Manager Relationship Manager Marketing Manager

    Business Development Manager Relationship Manager Marketing Manager

    As the Business Development Manager, your main role will be to help us expand our clientele. You will be the front of the company and will have the dedication to create and apply an effective sales strategy. You will be the one to ensure smooth running of operations to maximize sales and minimize costs.
    You are expected to have and gain knowledge of diverse business subjects such as sales and marketing. You should be able to motivate personnel (Relationship Managers and agents) to perform according to their maximum capacity.
    Your goal is to drive sustainable financial growth through boosting sales and forging strong relationships with clients.
    Responsibilities

    Participate in the corporate periodic strategy and business planning workshops. This preparation includes lessons learned, expected financial returns, previous planning period performance (actual vs planned) assessment, market assessment, external environment assessment, competitiveness and positioning assessment, shortlisted new ideas, emerging trends and future projections in the real estate markets.
    Develop budget for the department and seek approval on manpower and budgets from the Head of Sales.
    Responsible for the identification of new business opportunities through alliances, Joint Ventures, acquisitions, mergers, etc.
    Present new opportunities for property sales and management to the Head of Sales for review and approval.
    Conducting market research to collect data and draw inferences to arrive at decision points, considering the overall strategic direction of the Sales Department.
    Assisting in the structuring of sales of property in the most effective manner possible.
    Preparing detailed proposals for new businesses/ ventures including development of feasibility studies using third parties, where deemed necessary. Submit proposals to the Head of Sales for review and approval.
    Ensuring that newly identified opportunities are in line with risk management and diversification strategies.
    Maintaining the highest level of confidentiality during the whole cycle of the business transaction.
    Make sales for the company properties as required and projected. Acquire properties for management services.
    Holding regular discussions with stakeholders to obtain buy-in of new business cases.
    Conducting due diligence on potential partners and recommending the same to the Head of Sales for review and approval.
    Prepare ad-hoc reports/briefs on strategic initiatives and opportunities.
    Lead and guide relationship managers and sales agents by providing them with technical guidance, training and the required growth opportunities to ensure that they are developed for higher level roles.
    Set targets for relationship managers and sales agents achievable weekly, monthly and quarterly.

    Qualifications

    Should have a Degree in Business related course.
    Minimum 5 years hands on experience in sales in real estate and banking industries.
    Should have proven track record of good performance in the real estate industry

    Skills Required

    Excellent communication skills.
    Excellent driving skills are an added advantage
    Proactive, confident, ambitious and focused
    A team player and ability to work well with others.
    Have good organizational skills
    Computer literate
    Able to do presentations effectively
    Good negotiation skills
    Should have a drive towards keeping updated with trending information on real estate
    Ability to write documents in a professional style

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  • Software Developer

    Software Developer

    Job description
    The Software Developer will be part of a team of software developers responsible for creating applications for data collection, entry and management as well as other applications for the various research units alongside providing innovative solutions to various research problems. This team creates desktop apps, web-enabled platforms as well as cloud based solutions using the latest technologies and frameworks, combined with traditional Microsoft technology. The team will follow agile principles and use DevOps tools to move ideas to production quickly. Candidate must be an innovative self-starter as well as a team player.
    Key Responsibilities

    Prepare and document program requirements, specifications and data dictionaries for various databases
    Consistently create and maintain software programs and applications according to specifications
    Assist in the development and maintenance of user manuals and guidelines
    Train Field Interviewer(s) or Data Entry staff in the use of data collection applications
    Design and implement data quality algorithms to check data quality and to monitor data in the early stages of data collection
    Liaise with Data Analysts and other Software Developers to resolve problems with software products or data issues
    Write views to retrieve data for analysis and conversion of the data to format required by researchers
    Design software programs to generate double entry reports and other quality checks, where necessary
    Be accountable for proper app and data backups, disaster recovery procedures such as use of version control systems, and automated backups

    Technical Skills

    Core C#,vb.net, ASP.Net MVC, LINQ, NHibernate or Entity Framework, Spring.Net, Continuous Integration, JQuery, CSS, AJAX
    Knowledge and experience in the use of DBMS e.g. MSSQL Server, MySQL, Postgres and writing complex queries and views to retrieve or transform data
    Knowledge and experience in developing web apps using modern web frameworks e.g. Laravel, Django, Zend
    Knowledge and experience in developing both Hybrid and Native mobile apps is an added advantage
    Clear understanding of Object Oriented Programming, Data Structures and Software Design Patterns
    DevOps/Automation Tools
    Preferred/desirable: experience with design and development of any of the following: mobile-based (USSD/SMS) apps, geospatial apps, web apps, and/or other innovative tools.

    Qualifications And Experience

    Bachelor’s degree in Software Engineering, Computer Science or equivalent in relevant area;
    Five (5) years post-qualification experience;
    Excellent writing and presentation skills; and
    Experience managing longitudinal data management systems is desirable.

  • Sales Person

    Sales Person

    Job Responsibilities

    The work of sales person is to increase sales volume and to handle the strategies of the sales department to ensure better sales figures.
    Sales person will ensure that products appear in the outlets, well arranged and displayed
    Maintaining vital link between an enterprise and customers, society, distributors, retailers and others.
    Analyzing customer needs and market trends and identify the linkages.
    Achieves volume of sales, enhancing market share & attends to customer service.

    Requirements

    Have relevant skills in marketing & sales promotion.
    Have at least 6 months experience in marketing and/or sales.
    Must be Aged 22 – 32 years.
    Communication Skills: You will need to speak to customers about products.

    Regions

    Nairobi
    Kiambu
    North Rift
    South Rift
    Meru / Embu
    Nakuru
    Nyandarua
    Nyeri
    Muranga
    Laikipia
    Eastern
    Western
    Nyanza
    Coast

  • Human Resources Intern BES-Net Communication Support Intern

    Human Resources Intern BES-Net Communication Support Intern

    Job description
    Duties And Responsibilities

    Under the overall guidance of the Human Resources Associate, the intern is expected to perform the following tasks:
    Support in maintaining a user-friendly filing system;
    Implement electronic storage system and attendance records;
    Coordinate the preparation and validation of material to be posted on the UNDP Somalia website on the HR intranet page;
    Administrative support, such as data entry and preparing new files for use;
    Assistance with quality control: liaise with candidates to request missing documentation or details in professional history;
    Facilitate timely collection of medical and other sensitive documents.

    Outputs

    Effective administrative support for staff;
    Effective support to newly recruited staff members.

    Competencies

    Corporate Competencies
    Displays cultural, gender, religion, race, nationality and age sensitivity and adaptability;
    Treats all people fairly without favoritism.

    Functional Competencies

    Excellent skills in the usage of computer software packages (MS Word, Excel, etc)
    Excellent critical reasoning and problem solving skills.

    Development and Operational Effectiveness;

    Demonstrates strong oral and written communication skills;
    Builds strong relationships with clients and external actors;
    Remains calm, in control and good humored even under pressure;
    High degree of self-motivation and initiative;
    Willingness to learn and apply new analytical approaches.

    Required Skills And Experience
    Applicants must at the time of application meet one of the following requirements:

    Be enrolled in a graduate school programme (Master’s degree or equivalent);
    Be enrolled in the final academic year of a first university degree programme (minimum Bachelor’s level or equivalent);
    Have graduated with a university degree (as defined in (a) and (b) above) and, if selected, must start the internship within one-year of graduation.

    In Addition

    The university must be accredited.
    The applicant must be specializing in Human Resources Management.

    Language
    Fluency in English.
    Duration
    Internship assignments vary in length according to the availability and academic requirements of the intern, as well as the needs of UNDP. However, duration is from six weeks to six months.
    Status

    Interns are considered gratis personnel. They are not staff members.
    Interns may not be sought or accepted as substitutes for staff to be recruited against authorized posts.
    Interns may not represent UNDP in any official capacity.

    Third-party ClaimsUNDP is not responsible for any claims by any parties where the loss of or damage to their property, death or personal injury was caused by the actions or omission of action by the interns during their internship.
    Interns’ Expenses
    Interns are not financially remunerated by UNDP.
    All costs connected with an intern’s participation in the Programme must be borne by:

    The nominating institution, related institution or government, which may provide the required financial assistance to its students;
    The student, who will have to obtain financing for subsistence and make his/her own arrangements for travel (including to and from the office), visas, accommodation, etc.

    Insurance
    UNDP accepts no responsibility for the medical insurance of the intern or costs arising from accidents and illness incurred during an internship. As interns are not covered under any insurance, including MAIP, they should not travel to hazardous locations in the course of their internship with UNDP.

    It Must Include Adequate Coverage In The Event Of An Injury Or Illness During The Internship
    Applicants for internship must show proof of valid medical insurance for the duty station for which they will work.
    Requires transportation to the Home Country or Country of Residence for further treatment; or
    Results in death and requires preparation and return of the remains to the Home Country, or Country of Residence.

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  • Call Centre Supervisor Non-Technical Trainer Leasing Coordinator

    Call Centre Supervisor Non-Technical Trainer Leasing Coordinator

    Roles & Responsibilities

    Manage customer calls and engage customers on multiple channels.
    Identify and assess customers’ needs to achieve satisfaction.
    Provide product and service information to customers.
    Generate sales leads on multiple channels.
    Route calls to appropriate support resources.
    Supervise the call centre agents attached to Isuzu EA.
    Communicate as per the company’s communication procedures, guidelines and policies.
    Recognize, document, and track trends in customer calls.
    Carry out post sales and service satisfaction follow-up (PSFU) to Isuzu EA customers
    Conduct annual mystery shopping surveys.

    Minimum Requirements

    Bachelor’s degree.
    Five years’ experience in customer support.
    Familiarity with CRM system, social media and website practices.
    Customer focused, excellent communication & presentation skills, problem solving, strong telephone handling and listening skills.
    Experience in the automotive industry will be an added advantage.

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  • Value Manager Digital Lead Analytics Lead Head of Growth and Innovation Centre

    Value Manager Digital Lead Analytics Lead Head of Growth and Innovation Centre

    Job description
    This position is responsible for leading the value creation and management for the growth and innovation agenda across the Group through managing projects, measuring business impact of the Growth and Innovation Centre (GIC), performance and reporting.
    Key Responsibilities

    Plan and have responsibility for end-to-end visibility, performance and timely delivery of the GIC initiatives across the Group;
    Manage different projects across the GIC working with the business partners and reporting to Management on a frequent basis;
    Measure and track progress of the different solutions and developments as well as demonstrate value creation of all initiatives of the GIC;
    Maintain company’s organization effectiveness and efficiency by defining, delivering and supporting strategies for implementing solutions;
    Recommend information technology strategies, policies and procedures by evaluating organization outcomes, identifying problems, evaluating trends and anticipating requirements;
    Provide support to the innovation team by coordinating resources and timetables with user departments, partners and the data centre;
    Perform specific analyses on innovation performance and accomplish financial objectives by forecasting requirements, preparing annual budgets, scheduling expenditures, analysing variances and initiating corrective action;
    Manage different stakeholders including Management, Business Leads, Finance and the Board through reporting, planning meetings and updates of the GIC;
    Keep abreast of competitive products and industry trends, and challenge company on customer demands and expectations on the business; and
    Design and monitor change management and implementation plans.

    Person Specifications
    The ideal candidate must have a Bachelor’s Degree in any of the following disciplines; Business, Finance, ICT, Project Management, Engineering or related fields with over eight years’ experience in planning, communicating and reporting projects and digital initiatives.

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  • Sales Executive Service Sales

    Sales Executive Service Sales

    Sheer Logic Management Consultants is seeking to engage dynamic individuals for Sales Executive position for one of our clients.
    Qualifications

    Education a certificate or diploma in sales or any relevant field
    Sales experience minimum 2yrs
    Must know how to ride a motor bike
    Must have worked for an FMCG company as a bicycle representative or Distributor sales representative

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  • Program Assistant

    Program Assistant

    The Program Assistant (PA) will provide administrative and coordination support to AIMS program activities under the direction of the Chief of Party to ensure efficient and effective operations and activities and delivery of high-quality services.
    The PA provides administrative, procurement, logistic and planning support to the AIMS program.
    S/he also is the key liaison to procurement, logistics and other office support services.
     Responsibilities

    Schedules appointments and meetings for staff including reserving meeting space and equipment.
    Maintains program calendars and sends out reminders of impending appointments.
    Monitors program work plans and ensures that it is updated.
    Serves as administrator for work plan system and trouble shoot on issues.
    Support draw process by reviewing draws for consistency, preparing approved activity draw for submission to finance and program management teams.
    Supports in drafting of reports and letters and other documents as requested.
    Support business advisory process.
    Maintains physical and electronic program records including ensuring SharePoint and Podio files are up to date and supporting data entry.
    Attends staff meetings and takes minutes.
    Assists in planning and overseeing program events.
    Prepares information packets for meetings and events.
    Supports the development of Power Points and other presentations for staff.
    Supports procurement of program requests in coordination with procurement department including off-site business meetings, trainings and events, supplies.
    Support the reconciliation of AIMS program inventory for all the three country offices
    Organizes transport including approvals and booking of flights and lodging
    Monitors and updates travel plans for AIMS
    Helps update and maintain manuals including organizing reviews.
    Acts as liaison between different departments including finance, procurement and logistics, and IT
    Monitors program email and ensure timely responses following up with appropriate technical and management staff on the responses.
    Adheres to Global Communities Kenya office Standards of Professionalism
    Maintains strict confidentiality of all privileged information

    The duties listed above are not inclusive of all the duties of the position at Global Communities International. Global Communities reserves the right to change and update position descriptions at any time.
    Qualifications

    Bachelor’s degree in Administration, Marketing, Economics, IT, Agriculture or other business related topics. Experience in agriculture a plus.
    Other supplementary training and experience in software and IT applications relevant to the position.

    Skills and Experience

    Minimum of 3 years of experience providing support to donor-funded programs
    Previous exposure to small and medium enterprises (SMEs) engaged in agribusiness development is preferred
    Competent in use of software designed for statistical analysis, graphic illustrations, charts, maps, etc.
    Sensitive to cultural differences when working with NGO partners, and able to adapt Global Communities policies and procedures to the local context
    Proven organization, record keeping and administration skills
    Ability to work constructively in a team
    Good written and verbal communication skills; able to fit in broader reporting matrix
    Ability to interact clearly and effectively with Program counterparts
    Demonstrates excellent interpersonal skills.
    Exhibits ability to multitask on a regular basis.
    Pays close attention to detail.
    Is proficient in the use of Microsoft programs such as Word, Excel, and Power Point and Podio

    Language Skills

    Excellent command of English language including written and spoken English
    Effective use of written and spoken Kiswahili

    Working Conditions

    Based in the Nairobi office; travel outside of Nairobi as required to perform duties;
    Able to sit at a computer and operate a keyboard, for extended periods of time

  • Milk Procurement Supervisor

    Milk Procurement Supervisor

    Job Responsibilities

    In charge of dairy raw milk procurement.
    Milk Procurement & Extension Services Management
    Management of relationships with dairy farmers, supplier,
    Management of scouting and outsourcing activity.
    Negotiation and audit with suppliers.
    Check supplier’s database and products catalog.
    Tight cooperation with QA for non-compliance.

    Qualifications

    Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.), Food Science and Technology or related course
    At-least 5 years of experience in same capacity in dairy industry.
    Excellent negotiation skills