Jobs Kenya

Location: Location in Nairobi

  • Marketing Executive Personal Assistant Direct Sales Executive

    Marketing Executive Personal Assistant Direct Sales Executive

    Marketing executives oversee many aspects of a campaign throughout the entire lifespan of a product, service or idea. As such executives are likely to have a great deal of responsibility early on and will be required to manage their time and duties themselves. These responsibilities can include:
    Roles

    overseeing and developing marketing campaigns
    conducting research and analyzing data to identify and define audiences
    devising and presenting ideas and strategies
    promotional activities
    compiling and distributing financial and statistical information
    writing and proofreading creative copy
    maintaining websites and looking at data analytics
    organizing events and product exhibitions
    updating databases and using a customer relationship management (CRM) system
    coordinating internal marketing and an organization’s culture
    monitoring performance
    Managing campaigns on social media.

    Job Requirements

    Degree in Marketing would be an advantage as would CIM qualification.
    Previous experience in a similar role.
    Strong project management/organizational skills.
    Ability to use spreadsheets to analyses data and spot trends.
    Understanding of customer segmentation.

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  • Category Buyer

    Category Buyer

    In keeping with our current business needs, the Procurement Department has a vacancy for the position of Category Buyers reporting to the Head of Procurement.
    Applications are hereby required from suitably qualified candidates to fill the vacant position
    The Buyer will form an integral part of the Procurement function in the achievement of Sales and Operational growth and productivity objectives of the Company by proactively reviewing the purchasing and supply chain management of the designated category and making appropriate recommendations and implementing changes in a timely manner.
    Job Responsibilities

    Approval of purchase orders up to the allowed value
    Review of category targets & strategy in line with the overall business strategy
    Setting up and reviewing trading terms with suppliers
    Supplier segmentation and rationalization
    Supplier relationship Management
    Review and authorize price changes from suppliers
    New items presentation & category ranging
    Category, savings, sales and margin analysis reports
    Market intelligence analysis
    Identify new suppliers, agree terms and negotiate supply agreements where appropriate, including discount structures, margins and volume rebates.
    Foster close working relationships with associated internal departments

    Requirements

    Bachelor of Commerce degree in Purchasing & Supply Chain, from a recognized University.
    CIPS (UK) Graduate Diploma, continuing professionals encouraged to apply
    Membership of Professional body in area of specialization, e.g. CIPS, KISM,
    At least three (3) years working experience in Procurement & Supply Chain
    Good working Knowledge in FMCG especially in the Retail sector
    An understanding of the relevant legislation, policies and standard procedures on procurement
    Experience in working with ERP systems is essential
    Proficiency in MS Office suite
    Effective planning and organizing skills
    Good business acumen and entrepreneurial skills
    Demonstrated high degree of integrity
    Team player and a collaborative approach within teams

  • Group Chief Accountant

    Group Chief Accountant

    Job description
    We require a Chief Accountant with minimum 10 years experience in an IATA Travel Agency and full profiency of TravCom as well as high level of computer literacy. Role is based at our Head Office in South C, Nairobi. Excellent benefits.

  • Partnership Manager – East Africa

    Partnership Manager – East Africa

    Job Description
    This role focuses on maintaining and growing new and existing strategic partnerships that increases the revenue and subscriber base for the iflix business in East Africa. Essentially this role is to lead, initiate, prioritize, negotiate, execute and measure partnerships with key businesses.
    ABOVE AND BEYOND THE BELOW, THAT’S WHAT’S EXPECTED OF YOU – BUT AT THE LEAST PLEASE ENSURE THE FOLLOWING…

    Partnership Retention

    Develop and execute strategy to maximise effectiveness of existing partnerships
    New Business Development
    Propsect for potential new clients and turn this into increased business
    Cold call as appropriate within market or region to ensure a robust pipelinr of opportunities
    Research and build relationships with new partners
    Create presentations, calculate buisness cases and provide proposals
    Set up meetings, plan approaches and pitches. Work with Marketing and Business Development teams to develop proposals that speak to the client’s needs, concerns and objectives
    Negotiate terms and close partnership deals on terms that are beneficial to iflix

    Link with regional legal?
    Business Development Planning

    Monitor competition and update business development and marketing teams on industry developments that might provide additional opportunities for iflix
    Research and investigate new, exciting and innovative ways for iflix to reach their strategic objectives
    Meet potential clients by growing, maintaining, and leverging your network
    Share learnings and insights across other iflix operating markets

    Management and Research

    Submit weekly progress reports and ensure data is accurate
    Forecast monthly/quarterly revenue and subscriber base targets and ensure they are met
    Track and record activity on partnership proposals

    Marketing

    Support marketing intiatives by increasing brand visibility and perception of iflix as a local brand and executing marketing strategy via partners’ marketing channels
    Be available over weekends
    Tech & Legal
    Work closely with tech and legal teams to ensure compliance and create solutions that benefit our partnerships that align and complement our internal strategt and roadmap.

    TICKING OFF MOST OF THE BELOW CHECK BOXES? GOOD – COME CHAT WITH US!

    Networking, Persuasion and Presentation Skills, Closing Skills, Motivation for Sales, Prospecting Skills, Sales Planning, Market Knowledge, Professionalism
    Good understanding of processes and principles within Business Development and Marketing functional areas;
    Good skills to implement Business Development and Marketing processes;
    Good Microsoft Office (especially Excel & PowerPoint) skills OR similar Google applications;
    Standard language requirement: English
    Proficiency level: 3- Advanced Professional Proficiency
    Ability to use the language fluently and accurately on a professional level. Is able to serve as an informal interpreter under unpredictable circumstances. Is able to perform extensive, sophisticated language tasks.
    Good communication & negotiation skills

    If you like working on bean bags, hold meetings on indoor swings and play foosball during breaks, COME WORK WITH US!!! Shortlisted candidates will be contacted

  • Driver – Kenya Market Led Dairy Supply Chain Project

    Driver – Kenya Market Led Dairy Supply Chain Project

    Job descriptionHeifer International is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, gender, gender identify, sexual orientation, age, status as a protected veteran, among other things, or status as a qualified individual with disability.
    FUNCTION
    The Driver will maintain Heifer vehicles by ensuring they stay clean and receive regular scheduled maintenance. S/he will be responsible for receiving international visitors, driving staff or guests to project sites, and running office errands. This position, in conjunction with administrative staff, will be responsible for ensuring that all required permits and insurance are kept current by alerting the appropriate staff members in time for renewals; in accordance with Heifer’s policies and procedures.
    Essential Character Traits
    Respectful, accountable, good communicator, teachable, flexible, initiative, creative and team player.
    Responsibilities & Deliverables

    To establish, manage and maintain Project vehicles (40%)

    Daily, track and record vehicle mileage and fuel consumption.
    Prepare and submit vehicle-monitoring report, including records of vehicle operations and mileage at the end of each month.
    Record official and personal trips as needed.
    Comply with Heifer Policies and procedures regarding vehicle use

    Vehicle Security and Maintenance (35%)

    Ensure the vehicles are equipped with all necessary tools and documents before leaving for any duties.
    Ensure vehicle is kept clean and tidy.
    Ensure vehicle is closed and secured after working hours.
    Ensure that all the necessary tools and documents are kept in vehicles. These include; valid driving license, First Aid kit, insurances, reserve tyres, control technique papers, taxes, jack, jack handle, wheel spanner, and fire extinguishers.
    Ensure vehicle insurance and registration is updated according to schedule.

    Be ultimately responsible for the safety of the vehicles and passengers (20%)

    Observe the road and Kenya’s traffic laws and regulations.
    Ensure punctuality and safe transport.

    May perform other job-related duties (5%)

    Required Skills
    Essential Job Functions and Physical Demands:

    Ability to work with sensitive information and maintain confidentiality.
    Demonstrate a high degree of honesty and integrity.
    Willingness to travel extensively.
    Ability to work independently.
    Willingness and ability to work with a flexible schedule.
    Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds (23 kilograms) floor to waist as required.
    Sensitivity in working with multiple cultures, beliefs, and Gender Equality.

    Required Experience
    Minimum Requirements:

    Secondary education with an O level certificate.
    Possession of a valid commercial driver’s license.
    Certificate of Good Conduct.
    At least 3 years’ experience working as a driver in a non-profit/developmental organization setting.
    Excellent driving records and knowledge of driving rules and regulations as well as skills in minor vehicle repairs. Certificate in mechanics is an added advantage.
    Perfect command of both oral and written English, Kiswahili and knowledge of local languages would be an asset.
    Wiliness to take initiatives if necessary.

    Preferred Requirements

    Basic to intermediate computer skills with Microsoft Office Suite (Word and Excel), is an added advantage.
    Knowledge of simple clerical work.

  • Finance & Operations Associate

    Finance & Operations Associate

    Position Summary
    The Finance Associate is responsible for organizing and coordinating office and finance operations and procedures in order to ensure organizational effectiveness and efficiency.
    Supports operations by; planning, organizing, and implementing administrative systems.
    General accounting and financial reporting duties are also encompassed in this position.
    Description of Duties

    General Operations and Finance

    Communicate (both in verbal and written form) with clients, client suppliers, vendors, and other contacts
    Ensure completeness, accuracy, and timeliness in the processing of various teams’ operations requests
    Act as first line of responses to inquiries at ZanaAfrica’s office, website, email and phone enquiries
    Monitor and conduct office operations including typing, filing and maintaining the record system for soft- and hard-copy files
    Assists with the set-up, maintenance and filing of office policies and procedures _HR Registry
    Update internal operation procedures document as needed.
    Purchase supplies and equipment as authorized
    Monitor office supply levels and reorder as necessary with project and program teams
    Maintain historical records by accurately filing receipts, financial documents, lease agreements and donor agreements
    Preparation of monthly bank reconciliations and filing of NHIF and NSSF on a monthly basis

    Finance and Accounts

    Co-Develop system to account for financial transactions by establishing reconciliation templates and per diem rates
    Processing supplier payments, ensuring supporting documents are in order and approvals obtained
    Balances general ledger by preparing the trial balance; monthly reconciliation of all petty cash
    Conduct periodic reconciliations of all petty cash accounts to ensure accuracy and effectiveness
    Reviewing petty cash and cash advance reconciliations ensuring that all payments have valid supporting documents
    Prepare financial reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing account information and trends
    Issue financial statements as needed to the FM and Maintain an orderly accounting filing system
    Tracing all mobile money receipts to the Lipa-na-Mpesa Statement and Ensuring that all Lipa-na-Mpesa withdrawals have been fully accounted for and posted into quickbooks
    Review all debits in the bank statements to ensure that they have been captured and balance
    Verifying all payment vouchers for accuracy and completeness before processing and posting into the accounting System – QuickBooks
    Ensure proper documentation of all payments to staff and generate monthly pay slips
    Manage accounts payable and manage accounts receivable including Prepare weekly financial reports
    Review for compliance with donor and organizational policies/guidelines on all payments
    Assists in quotation sourcing for various procurement items as and when required for different teams
    Provide financial and compliance guidelines to other members of staff
    Other duties as assigned by senior management through the FM
    Data entry and maintenance of disbursements and distribution records of the product
    Assisting in managing correspondence between the sales team and their clients
    Manage the warehouse stock inventory and coordinate storage space maintenance with office assistant
    Works with the Product Development team for asset and inventory management at both office, stock points and warehouse
    Maintain clear and accurate operations documents/procedures for reference purpose
    Take lead in regular stock taking and updating of the Inventory records

    Decision Making

    For routine decision making to be guided by generally accepted accounting principles and organization rules
    and regulations. Refer to COO on issues out of normal policies and procedures.
    Responsibility over data or information:
    Has access to important and highly confidential information. (Ensure to sign our Non-Disclaimer and Confidential Policies)

    REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
    Professional qualifications
    CPAIII /ACCA III qualifications, CPAIII and Degree in Finance, Accounting, or closely related field is PREFFERED.
    Relevant Experience and Key skills:

    Experience in managing Not for Profit Accounts
    At least 3 years of experience performing responsibilities required for the position and demonstrating progress in the role.
    Audit experience and managing of grant funds is desirable
    Experience in the use of the QuickBooks Accounting Software.

  • Business Development Manager

    Business Development Manager

    The successful candidate must have experience in the Marketing and Creative Industry.
    The job will involve strategy, client service, operations and business development.
    The main responsibility for the Business Development Manager is to lead, plan, direct and coordinate all of the company’s operations.
    He/she will be responsible for improving performance, productivity, efficiency and profitability through the implementation of effective methods and strategies.
    He/she will manage a team including other managers. The Business Development Manager will have a sales target and will ensure client needs and expectations are met or exceeded.
    Job Responsibilities

    Oversee all operational systems, processes and best practices that guarantee excellent client service
    Oversee production
    Lead business development initiatives
    Contribute towards the achievement of company’s strategic and operational objectives
    Involved in managing the team including taking part in recruitment, training, performance management
    Cater to all client issues that arise
    In cooperation with other managers, help establish operational procedures and put them into effect
    Facilitate communication between employees and departments

    Qualifications

    A wide range of business and interpersonal skills
    At least 5 years’ proven, relevant work experience
    Adequate knowledge of organisational effectiveness and operations management
    Working knowledge of budgets, forecasting and metrics
    Good IT skills – MS Office etc
    Ability to effectively communicate with all levels of the organisation
    Leadership and organisational skills
    Bachelors degree in a relevant field
    Business development skills

  • Head of Departments – Cytonn Technical College Alternative Investments Analyst Intern Operations Assistant – Hospitality Operations Analyst – Hospitality

    Head of Departments – Cytonn Technical College Alternative Investments Analyst Intern Operations Assistant – Hospitality Operations Analyst – Hospitality

    Reporting to the Head of Academic Affairs, the Head of Departments will be in charge of providing strong academic leadership to both students and staff in their respective departments.
    Responsibilities

    Supporting and providing academic leadership in the department,
    In consultation with other Head of Departments, harmonize departmental academic timetable,
    Receiving and approving the lecturers’ schemes of work,
    Receiving and analyzing records of work,
    Supervising the curriculum implementation,
    Ensuring that the department is well staffed,
    Monitoring and tracking of new students’ enrollment,
    Supervising the administration of examinations,
    Analyzing examination results and performance,
    Tracking the academic performance for students,
    Effective management of all staff in the department,
    Holding and minuting regular departmental meetings,
    Taking part in the recruitment, selection and orientation of new staff for the department,
    Organizing the relevant field academic trips for students,
    Lecturing in respective areas of specialization, and,
    Any other duties as may be prescribed from time to time.

    Requirements

    Be a holder of a Bachelor’s Degree in either of the disciplines outlined above or other relevant courses,with a minimum of Second Class Upper Division or its equivalent
    Possession of a Master’s degree in relevant disciplines will be an added advantage,
    Must have 4+ years of teaching knowledge and experience, in a distinguished college. Experience as a Head of Department is an added advantage,
    Demonstrate a good understanding of the Ministry of Education’s and TVETA’s college guiding policy,
    Should have outstanding presentation, teaching, interviewing, problem analysis and listening skills,
    Should demonstrate the ability to grow, support and develop young talents,
    Strong computer skills, including high level of proficiency in MS Excel, PowerPoint, and Word,
    Ability to probe for, analyze and synthesize information, as well as express ideas clearly, both verbally and in writing,
    Ability to make quick yet sound decisions,
    Ability to work independently, problem solve, and be persistent, and,
    Personal qualities of integrity, credibility, self-driven attitude towards work, and commitment to the mission of the institutions.
    Possess a minimum of B+ in KCSE or its equivalent

    Learning Opportunities
    The Head of Departments will be in charge of providing strong academic leadership to both students and staff in their respective departments

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  • Butchery Manager

    Butchery Manager

    Responsible for managing the Butchery’s Functions In Line With the Organization’s Operations and obtaining profitable results through the butchery team by developing them through motivation, counselling, skills development and product knowledge development.
    Job Responsibilities

    Measuring of the meat.
    Cutting of the meat.
    Receiving and observing the quality of the meat.
    Negotiate with representatives from supply companies to determine order details.
    Day to day admin tasks related to Butchery department including resolve all customer complaints.
    Produce Gross Margins by Ensuring compliance with all agreed sales targets and Gross Profit through Control of all expenses according to budget.
    Stock control – Estimate requirements and order or requisition meat supplies to maintain inventories and ensure quality of raw materials are purchased.
    Must be able to get meat orders outside the butchery and deliver to the customers/ organisations.

    Requirements

    Butchery Operations Is Essential
    Ability To Manage, Lead And Motivate A Team
    Innovative / Precise / Proactive / Responsible
    Be able to achieve high standards in hygiene and customer service
    Be able to achieve gross profits by developing and growing sales while controlling expenses.
    Good communication skills.
    Have basic computer skills excel, word, internet

  • Regional Business Lead

    Regional Business Lead

    Job Description
    At Thomson Reuters, we believe what we do matters. We are passionate about our work, inspired by the impact it has on our business and our customers. As a team, we believe in winning as one – collaborating to reach shared goals, and developing through challenging and meaningful experiences. With more than 45,000 employees in more than 100 countries, we work flexibly across boundaries and realize innovations that help shape industries around the world. Making this happen is a dynamic, evolving process, and we count on each employee to be a catalyst in driving our performance – and their own.
    As a global business, we rely on diversity of culture and thought to deliver on our goals. To ensure we can do that, we seek talented, qualified employees in all our operations around the world regardless of race, color, sex/gender, including pregnancy, gender identity and expression, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, disability, age, marital status, citizen status, veteran status, or any other protected classification under country or local law. Thomson Reuters is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer providing a drug-free workplace.
    Intrigued by a challenge as large and fascinating as the world itself? Come join us.