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  • Marketing and Sales Coordinator

    Marketing and Sales Coordinator

    Job description

    Market the Company’s products & services to prospective clients.
    Perform market research activities on new ventures and on the viability of the company’s products & services.
    Coordinate product branding & advertising activities.
    Qualify prospects as per sales plan, budget and decision making.
    Offer products and services to qualified clients through demos.
    Handle sales process from prospecting through close and understand process.
    Offer at Trade-shows and conferences and represent client professionally.
    Build and document sales activities
    Prepare and engage in business development team status meetings.
    Engage in educational meetings on product development and updates.
    Coordinate with management team to enhance sales presentation.
    Meet productivity metrics as per management team’s directions.
    Handle customer presentation, quotes, RFIs and RFPs.
    Focus on horizontal markets and handle key prospects relationships.
    Run demos for prospects, develop presentations and adapt sales collateral.
    Sales Support – Advice business on open business opportunities and preparation of tender documents.
    Recognize the needs of the consumer and provide detailed information to the consumer about the technical specifications of the computer software offered by the company.
    Advises customers on technical matters and recommends appropriate technical configurations.
    Solicits information about software needs from customers.
    Negotiate price for the sale.
    Stay abreast of market trends.
    Serve as a customer service rep for customers who have questions or difficulties.
    Demonstrate product features before a sale.
    Negotiate a commercial agreement.
    Help customers maximize the use of software features.
    Advise on appropriate user training.
    Investigates new items and makes recommendations for purchasing products.
    Selecting and training brand ambassadors

  • Senior Developer (FinTech / Blockchain / CryptoCurrency / mobile solutions / payment gateways)

    Senior Developer (FinTech / Blockchain / CryptoCurrency / mobile solutions / payment gateways)

    Job description
    Ref: MIM
    Start date: ASAP
    Number of people reporting to this position: 3 Developers (This may increase)
    Salary: 250k KES / 2500 USD per month
    Client Description
    Our client has more than 19 years’ experience and knowledge in providing high quality mobile content services with the leading mobile operators and media houses on five continents. The company was founded by a Danish Tech professional in 1998, and started the Kenya office in 2004. They have worked with the largest telecom operators in the world, Europe, US, Latin America, Asia and Africa. At pThey are in phase of building innovative new products in FinTech (Blockchain/CryptoCurrency), Gaming/Gambling and other sectors, so we really look forward to finding someone who wants to be a part of building the
    Role Overview
    Our client is interested in adding skilled IT professionals with proven experience in the implementation of mobile phone solutions, payment gateways, crypto currency and blockchain. A team spirit with an emphasis on providing quality systems to the company’s customers is a pre requisite.
    Duties & Responsibilities

    You will play an important part in the implementation and development of the organisations systems.
    Responsible for assigned systems tasks and application maintenance.
    Obtain a good understanding of the systems and structures of the organisations mobile services, and new technology.
    Ability to travel on short term international assignments.
    Good written and oral communication skills.

    Education & Experience Required

    Cryptocurrency and blockchain technologies.
    JAVA programming skills.
    Excellent hands-on proficiency with MySQL, Linux.
    Mobile telecoms industry knowledge such as SMSC, USSD, STK, HTML5, billing and mobile phone technology.
    Server networking and VPN configuration experience.
    Hardware configuration experience
    Excellent skills with Unix/Linux system administration and VMWare
    High competence with JBOSS v. 4.44 or higher.
    In-depth knowledge of Load Balancing Systems.
    Self-motivated, result driven, team player. Understands deadlines.
    Degree in IT and/or software engineering.
    Min. 6 years working experience in technology environment.
    Other

  • Hotel / Operations Manager

    Hotel / Operations Manager

    Our Client, a group of lodges and resorts seeks to recruit a Results Oriented individual in the Capacity of Hotel/Operations Manager for one of their boutique hotel in Zanzibar.
    Job Summary:
    This position is responsible for managing the daily hotel operations to achieve profitability and to ensure superior guest service and product quality.
    Responsibilities:

    Oversee all aspects of the hotel operations including food and beverage, budget and forecast management, rooms, housekeeping and maintenance.
    Provide exceptional customer service to all guests, making their stay as comfortable and satisfying as possible while achieving team and Brand goals.
    Ensure the hotel’s daily and monthly reports are accurately compiled and processed within the agreed time frame.
    Maintain all the hotel equipment and records and ensure compliance to all standards.
    Communicate new procedures to all the departments in a timely manner, ensuring they have been understood when instructed by Management.
    Understand and strictly adhere to the Hotel’s Employee rules and regulations.
    Develop and recommend the budget, labor cost plans and objectives for the hotel.
    Coach, train and counsel employees to reflect the Hotel’s Service Standards and Procedures.
    Ensure all operations and cash handling are done as per the Hotel’s policies and procedures.
    Maintain information on rates, specials, packages, programs while ensuring all staff are trained in all areas.

    Qualifications:

    Relevant academic certification from a known Hospitality Institution, e.g Kenya Utalii College.
    Mature Individual with over 8 years’ experience in the hotel operations (F&B or Rooms Division), 3 years being in a senior management position
    Excellent knowledge of eZee System.
    Well-organized, detail-oriented and able to multi-task.
    Must demonstrate effective problem solving/ decision-making abilities.
    Must have excellent verbal and written English communication skills.
    Skilled in creating analysing and understanding reports.
    We encourage male applicants to submit their profiles.

  • Front Office Supervisor

    Front Office Supervisor

    Job Summary and Responsibilities

    Monitoring check-in/check-out process and ensure the preparation is done.
    Checking all payments according to established hotel requirements.
    Delegating and monitoring group arrangements.
    Ensure the staffs knowledge of Hotel’s service, room rates, special packages & promotions.
    Handle staffs’ schedule and attendance record. Handle preparation for guest arrival. Monitoring room status and handling guest complaint.

     
    Job Requirements

    Minimum education of Bachelor degree in Hotel Management or relevant degree.
    Minimum of 2 years in Front Office or Guest Service experience in a similar capacity.
    Familiar with yield management and cost controls
    Have good English communication skills both in written and spoken
    Pleasant personality with good communication and interpersonal skills

  • Communication Internships

    Communication Internships

    Main Purpose of Role
    The Communication Intern role is key in ensuring that staff, partners and other stakeholders know about and are proud of the work carried out in Kenya. You will work closely with the rest of the Kenya Country team to develop the communication tools and materials.
    The communication intern is responsible for promoting the work of Trócaire and our partners in Kenya, to the general public in Ireland and to supporters as well as donors, staff, governments and other stakeholders. She/he will work with the Kenya team to raise the profile of Trócaire. She/he will be responsible for linking with various departments of the Public Engagement division in Trócaire’s HQ.
    Background to Position
    With increasing demands to profile the work of Trócaire and the support received from our donors Trócaire requires additional communications capacity to support the production and delivery of high quality communications materials in a variety of media, as required by Trócaire and its partners and donors.
    Key Duties & Responsibilities:
    Communications

    Suggest story ideas and produce well-written stories of change on the impact of Trócaire’s work in the region to be used by Trócaire for specific, pre-agreed/designed purposes
    Produce good quality photographs/footage of the impact of Trócaire’s work in programme areas to be used by Trócaire for specific, pre-agreed/designed purposes
    Provide a local media round-up on a regular (monthly) basis
    Coordinate with the digital communications team to provide timely blogs, reports, photos and other materials for uploading the Trócaire website
    Coordinate with relevant staff in HQ as necessary, including Communications, Fundraising &Marketing
    Produce (in collaboration with the Country Director and other Programme staff) leaflets, briefings and brochures for existing and potential donors, setting out the nature of our work in the region.
    Assist in the organisation of field visits of supporters, HQ staff, and donors; in particular producing briefing materials on Trócaire’s work in Kenya and the projects they will visit. Potentially accompany such trips to encourage high quality materials coming out of the trip for use in media and communications work.
    Support the Country Director to quickly respond to requests from Trócaire communications, media and fundraising staff, Donors and Partners.
    Establish a database of communications professionals, including photographers, videographers, and other NGO press officers, for networking and potential hire for resource gathering.
    Engage with relevant partners for resource development
    Provide support and advice to the country teams to ensure that we meet the Code of Conduct and standards expected in all our communications.
    Copy-edit key work from partners and programme staff within the office. This might include, for example, reports to back-donors like Irish Aid or DFID or to government institutions.

    Notes:

    This list of duties and responsibilities is by no means exhaustive, and the post holder may be required to undertake other relevant and appropriate duties as required. This job description is subject to regular review and appropriate modification;
    Travel regularly to the field to gain first-hand knowledge of Trócaire’s programme work, in order to be able to communicate it accurately.

    Expected Outputs:

    Trócaire Kenya’s profile is appropriately raised within the organisation, with donors and with other key stakeholders at a national, regional and international level
    Trócaire communications materials are of a consistently high standard
    Communications material from Kenya is regularly used for communications, media and fundraising.
    Staff throughout Trócaire are aware of the work of the Kenya programme and see it as a key asset for the organisation
    Trócaire programme staff are aware of the importance of communication work and actively support it.

    Essential Requirements:

    University Degree or Masters in media, communications or related field.
    An excellent communicator with strong social/representation skills
    Ability to demonstrate sound experience of communications and media work, including seeking out stories proactively
    Good social media skills
    Ability to produce high standard photographs and/or video footage
    Ability to write in perfect, clear, accessible, English
    Able to identify and write strong, interesting stories / case studies
    Ability to summarise complex issues clearly
    Extremely well organised, and able to responding swiftly to requests while maintaining a very high quality of output to deadline
    Able to form good relationships with others quickly, to being a team player

    Desirable

    Experience of working on development projects in the field
    Experience of working with partner organisations
    Able to communicate in Kiswahili

    Child Protection
    Trocaire recognises the personal dignity and rights of children, towards whom it has a special responsibility and a duty of care and respect. Trocaire, and all its staff undertake to do all in our power to create a safe environment for children and young people and to prevent their physical, sexual or emotional abuse. Trocaire is committed to acting at all times in the best interests of children, seeing these interests as paramount. This post involves responsibility for people who will have contact with children or young people and applicants will be subject to specific checks related to child protection issues.

  • Personal Assistant Human Resources Assistant Manager Strategy & Compliance Manager

    Personal Assistant Human Resources Assistant Manager Strategy & Compliance Manager

    (JOB REF: MN 7455)
    Our client, a State Regulatory Corporation and a major player in the financial services sector in Kenya wishes to recruit a Personal Assistant to the CEO who will be interacting with the CEO And Senior Managers.
    Duties & Responsibilities 

    Managing the CEO’s diary, coordinate business and personal appointments and provide administrative support
    Participating in organization of Board meetings as and when required; drafting agendas, and taking minutes in the meeting
    Arranging travel and accommodation for the CEO and BOD when required; booking flights, hotels, transfers, organizing foreign currency and arranging appointments with business partners based Internationally
    Managing and ensuring efficient filing, documentation, safe custody and retrieval of CEO’s confidential records (official/personal)
    Filtering general information, queries, telephone calls and invitations to the CEO by redirecting or taking forward such contacts as appropriate
    Taking minutes in senior management meetings and other meetings assigned
    Supervising security and other support staff in the CEO’s office

    Person Profile

    Six (6) years relevant work experience with at least three (3) years in management
    Bachelor’s Degree in any of the following disciplines: Commerce, Finance, Economics, Business Administration from recognized institution
    Master’s Degree in any of the following disciplines: Commerce, Finance, Economics, Business Administration from recognized institution
    Professional qualification
    Membership of a professional body
    Proficiency in computer applications

    Compliance With Chapter Six (6) Of The Constitution Of Kenya
    Applicants are required to immediately initiate self clearance (Comply with Chapter 6 of the Constitution of Kenya) from:-

    Kenya Revenue Authority
    Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission
    Department of Criminal Investigation (Certificate of Good Conduct)
    Higher Education Loans Board
    A Credit Reference Bureau

    Please bring the receipts or evidence of the above self clearance effort to Manpower Services if invited for the preliminary interview.
    Our client is an equal opportunity employer. Canvassing in any way will lead to automatic disqualification. Persons living with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

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  • Administrative & Finance Assistant

    Administrative & Finance Assistant

    Sheer Logic Management Consultants is seeking to engage dynamic individuals for Administrative and Finance Assistant position for one of our clients in the banking industry.
    Skills: SAP and ERP systems.
    Qualification: Business Administration and CPA II
    Under the overall guidance of the Director General and the direct supervision of the Finance and Administration Officer, the
    Main Responsibilities 

    Monitoring and ensuring mission’s perdiems and claims are processed in SAP in a timely manner;
    Collection of VAT refunds from suppliers after issuing them with VAT exemption certificates;
    Staff vendor account reconciliations especially in relation to rent to their houses that is paid by the Bank;
    After checking procurement documents, capture the information in SAP in a contract, and issue PO’s;
    Processing of financial transactions and payments in line with the Bank’s policies;
    VAT reconciliations and petty cash management;
    Editing, proofreading, formatting and finalizing procurement documents in line with the Bank’s procurement manual;
    Management and monitoring of the service providers’ contracts;
    Processing suppliers’ accounts reconciliations;
    Logistical planning for the office events/functions-Assisting with Administrative and financial reconciliations and verification;
    Assist in carrying out the work program and contribute to Budget preparation in liaison with the Finance and Administration Officer;
    Assist the office in establishing procedures and controls to improve efficiency of service delivery and identify cost savings and promote efficiency use of Bank resources;
    Undertaking any other ad hoc functions of Finance and administration as may be assigned.

    Selection Criteria (including skills, knowledge and experience required)

    A minimum of an undergraduate Bachelors’ degree in Business Administration, Accountancy or Finance combined with professional qualification of at least CPA Part Two (II).
    A minimum of six (6) years of progressive relevant professional experience in Administration and Financial Accounting, as well as the full range of office support work, with a high level of sustained performance. Work experience in a similar position in a multilateral organization is an added advantage.
    Proficiency in using advanced computer applications-Microsoft Office (ERP, SAP, Excel, Word, PowerPoint); ability to learn and use new software/technology-SAP S/R.
    Proven ability to work effectively in a team-oriented, multicultural environment and to function effectively as a member of various groups.
    High degree of motivation, initiative, flexibility, and reliability with a willingness to do what is required to deliver, including providing back-up administrative support.
    Outstanding interpersonal skills to interact effectively with a range of contacts internally and externally and deal effectively with diverse situations that require judgment and diplomacy.
    An excellent communicator in English.

  • HIV Surveillance Technical Advisor

    HIV Surveillance Technical Advisor

    Job description

    Technical assistance (70%)

    Depending On Branch Needs, Activities May Include But Are Not Limited To
    The HIV surveillance advisor will provide technical advice and consultation through CoAg # GH16-1627; GH001953 to the National AIDS and STI Control Programme (NASCOP) and its HIV surveillance partners in the planning, human subjects review, training, implementation, data analysis, data dissemination, and evaluation of CDC-supported HIV surveillance activities.
    Participation in NASCOP technical working group (TWG) meetings and forums related to HIV surveillance
    Key population surveillance and size estimation
    Support the establishment of a routine key population surveillance system.
    Participate in the development of survey protocols, survey tools, and training material for formative and quantitative surveys among key populations.
    Participate in monitoring and oversight of key population surveys.
    Participate in data analysis and report writing.
    Participate in monitoring and oversight of key population implementation science studies.
    Prevention of Mother to Child Transmission (PMTCT)-based surveillance
    Participate in the development of survey protocol, survey tools, and training material for human subjects review.
    Participate in monitoring and oversight of PMTCT-based surveillance.
    Participate in the analysis of data collected from PMTCT-based surveillance.
    HIV case-based surveillance
    Participate in the development of survey protocols, survey tools, and training material.
    Participate in monitoring and oversight of HIV case-based surveillance pilot.
    Participate in data analysis and report writing.
    Provide input on national roll-out of HIV case-based surveillance.
    National population-based surveys
    Participate in protocol and questionnaire development.
    Participate in monitoring and oversight.
    Participate in data analysis and report writing.
    HIV co-morbidity surveillance
    Participate in the development of survey protocols, survey tools, and training material for HIV co-morbidity surveillance (e.g. TB and other opportunistic infections, HIV drug resistance).
    Participate in monitoring and oversight of HIV co-morbidity surveillance
    Participate in data analysis and report writing
    HIV mortality surveillance
    Engage NASCOP in discussions around the establishment of a routine HIV mortality surveillance system.
    Participate in development of survey protocols, survey tools, and training material.
    Participate in monitoring and oversight of HIV mortality surveillance activities.
    Participate in data analysis and report writing.
    Evaluation of surveillance systems
    Support NASCOP to evaluate existing and new HIV surveillance systems to ensure that the attributes of a well-functioning surveillance system are achieved and outcomes for the surveillance system are met.

    Identify gaps in existing HIV surveillance systems and provide recommendations for improvement.
    Branch Support (20%)

    The HIV surveillance technical advisor will provide support to the Epidemiology Branch and other DHGT
    Branches to ensure maximum coordination on surveillance projects of high priority to the Division. The HIV surveillance advisor will:
    Ensure appropriate linkages and involvement of CDC Kenya DGHT staff on cross-cutting HIV surveillance activities.
    Assist the Branch by participating as a member of the Strategic Information Interagency Technical Team to ensure HIV surveillance. priorities for NASCOP are discussed and included in the
    PEPFAR Country Operational Plan.
    Support Epidemiology Branch work plan development and review.
    Lead an epidemiologic study of interest.

    Capacity Building (10%)

    The HIV Surveillance Advisor Will

    The HIV surveillance technical advisor will provide technical assistance through CoAg # GH16-1627; GH001953 to develop the capacity of NASCOP and sub-national level government staff in HIV surveillance.
    Provide one-on-one support to staff on protocol and study tools development, ethical review submission, data analysis, and dissemination of HIV surveillance activities and data.
    Assist in the development and delivery of training curriculum for data analysis and report writing for NASCOP-supported HIV surveillance activities.
    Support the development and implementation of a new five-year national strategy for HIV surveillance.
    Masters of Public Health or masters level degree in a related field.
    Masters level understanding of epidemiology.
    At least four years total public health experience
    At least two years post-graduate work in HIV surveillance in generalized epidemics in East Africa, including experience conducting national HIV serologic surveys in the general population and sub-national surveys among key populations at risk for HIV infection.
    Research and evaluation experience, including protocol and tools development, ethics review board submission/management, study coordination, data analysis, and report writing.
    Ability to use SAS, Stata, or R statistical software packages for basic, intermediate, and advanced statistical analysis.
    Experience in developing and authoring strategic documents, briefing documents, protocols, survey tools, reports, and manuscripts.
    Prior experience with PEPFAR programs.
    Prior experience working within or in collaboration with government at Ministry of Health level.
    Fluency in Kiswahili is preferred.

  • Showroom Manager

    Showroom Manager

    The successful candidate will be tasked with a duty to meet sales volume and profitability objectives established for the new business development.
    The role involves working with the sales team to proactively drive sales for the furniture store, & successfully drive exceptional levels of service and delivering and excellent standards of customer service.
    Job Purpose:

    maximize sales for the store and across wider channels
    Provide first class customer experience
    Carry out stock management and store operation processes to help minimize risk and costs

     Duties & Responsibilities:

    Take responsibility for a specific area of the store’s operation
    Response customer queries regarding furniture products.
    Examine customer needs and recommend appropriate furniture
    Organize with sales team to establish selling strategies and deals.
    Ensure that furniture is delivered to customers in a timely manner.
    Develop action plans to achieve sales objectives.
    Analyze and process customer orders accurately.
    Provide outstanding customer services before and after the sale.
    Operate till and handle financial transactions
    Merchandise and replenish stock as directed
    Assist with deliveries and stock handling
    Continually develop an understanding of the company’s culture, products, ethical initiatives, other areas of the business, and reflect this in everyday performance

    Minimum Requirements:

    Degree/ Diploma in Sales and Marketing
    At least 5 years showroom sales experience in the Furniture / Home appliances
    Excellent Team Management, Customer service  & Interpersonal  skills

  • Knowledge Management Advisor

    Knowledge Management Advisor

    Faith to Action Network seeks a Knowledge Management Advisor to manage and implement a new EU-funded advocacy project. The project aims at promoting cultural diversity & respect for equal dignity of all people in Burundi, Egypt, Kenya, South Sudan, Tanzania & Uganda through interfaith and intercultural dialogue and cooperation.
    An important component of this role is to oversee Faith to Action Network’s Knowledge Management and Capacity Strengthening strategy and to support Faith to Action Network in harnessing, developing, sharing and effectively using organisational data, learning and knowledge to improve organisation-wide activities, current practice and future developments.
    The position will be entrusted with all technical and financial aspects of project cycle management of this new project, including subgrants management, monitoring and evaluation, and reporting. In addition, the position will develop and implement a scale up strategy of pilot projects with a focus on knowledge management, documentation of outcomes, lessons and methodologies, resource mobilization and institutional capacity strengthening.