Tuesday 10 September 2013

Marketing Manager Jobs at Glacier Products Limited in Kenya

Job Title: Marketing Manager

Employer: Glacier Products Limited


Responsibilities:

Develop and implement annual marketing plan in conjunction with sales department

Managing marketing budgets

Co-ordinate R & D dept

Manage brands – formulate strategies specific for each brand

Market intelligence

Reporting

Any other duty as assigned by management from time to time

Qualification

Degree holder in business related fields
Diploma in Marketing
Computer literate
Self driven
Team player
Creative and innovative

Experience

Two to three years working experience in an FMCG environment

How to Apply:

Send your CV and application letter to: hr@dairyland.co.ke

Application Deadline: 24th Sept 2013

Food Production Supervisor Jobs at ODUMONT in Kenya

Job Title: Food Production Supervisor

Employer: ODUMONT

Duty Station: Nairobi, Kenya

Application Deadline:

Duties and Responsibilities:

Manage new production challenges every day on the manufacturing floor, working to develop and convert temporary workers who make up about half of your assembly team.
Planning, coordinating, and implementation of the production schedules to ensure that production targets are met, including waste reduction.
Analyzing production data, timely writing and reviewing of production reports
Initiate programs/processes that will lead to improved product quality, less waste and overall efficiency
Proper supervision of staff, delegating of responsibilities and appropriate authority to operators and junior staff to achieve maximum efficiency
Responsible for all SOP training, and Productivity improvement training.
Accountable for efficiency, quality, safety and engagement of the team
Supervise Cleaning, Inspection, and Lubrication of all machines and their records and any other assignment as directed by superior.
Communicate and enforce KPI’s to measure efficiency of the production process.
Ensure adherence to ISO standards and ensure the hygiene standards are maintained.

Qualification/Skills

Bachelors degree in Food technology, science or engineering
Minimum 5 years work experience with training and knowledge in HACCP/ OSHA
Must be familiar with modern methods of production planning and supervisory skill
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills

How to Apply:

All interested candidates are invited to email their cover letter and resume detailing their suitability to the position to recruitment@odumont.com

Only short listed candidates will be contacted.




Country Director Jobs Vacancy in Kenya at Build Africa

Job Title: Country Director

Employer: Build Africa

Responsibilities

As a member of the International Senior Management Team contribute to the overall direction of Build Africa, globally.
Formulate and implement Build Africa Kenya’s strategic plan in line with the organization’s over-arching principles.
Develop annual plans and budgets to ensure achievement of objectives and targets.
Regularly monitor and analyze operations and make any necessary adjustments to ensure performance is in accordance with plan.
Working with the Chair of Build Africa Kenya, ensure that the Board regularly reviews the strategic plan and monitors annual targets.
Ensure appropriate reporting on progress and on all matters relevant to the discharge of Board responsibilities.
Monitor and advise on the composition of the board, its committees and the process of self-assessment and development.
Ensure that Build Africa Kenya has adequate resources to fulfill its objectives.
Responsible to Build Africa-UK and to the Kenyan Board for the overall financial health of Build Africa Kenya.
Ensure the most effective staffing structure through establishing and maintain a human resources management system which ensures leadership and maximizes the potential of staff.
Ensure Build Africa Kenya discharges its constitutional, legal and contractual obligations.
Manage the performance and development of the senior management team.
Maintain effective networks and seek funding opportunities to expand and promote the role of Build Africa Kenya.

Qualifications

A Bachelor Degree in a relevant field from a recognized university; a post graduate management or business qualification will be an added advantage
A minimum of 5 years experience in managing a large team of staff and a large budget.
Track record of developing, delivering and reviewing livelihood and/or education projects that creates measurable, cost-effective impact.
Demonstrated proficiency in strategic planning
Strong ability and experience in fundraising.
Strong ability in organisational development, developing human resources and financial management
A track record of publishing high caliber and influential reports that provide for thought leadership on critical and strategic issues.
A presence, strong personality, and a results-orientated hands-on approach to work.
Impeccable communication skills especially writing and presentation in English

How to apply:

Send your application including a cover letter indicating your desire to work with our client; a detailed CV highlighting relevant experience, details of current and expected salary, a daytime phone contact, email address, and the names of three professional referees to:
Adept Systems
Management Consultants
P O Box 6416, Nairobi, GPO 00100

Email: recruit@adeptsystems.co.ke

Find Build Africa on www.build-africa.org  for details of strategy and ongoing programmes.

Only short listed candidates will be contacted.

Please note that we do not charge fees for receiving or processing job applications.

Application Deadline: 20th Sept 2013

Training Manager Jobs in Kenya at MeTL Group

Job Title: Training Manager

Employer: MeTL Group

Responsibilities:

Establish and maintain appropriate systems for accurately measuring all aspects of staff training and development
Design training packages where required by the business through demonstrating creative and tailored approach
Liaise with line managers to establish training needs and monitor personal development
Develop the section as a strategic business unit by developing new courses, workshops.
Formulate training policies and procedures that ensure sound management of scarce resources and enhance the company's financial viability.
Budget and control sectional expenditure
Ensure that the training programmes are relevant to the customers/market.
Facilitate the provision of high standards of training
Ensure that recruits and applicants admission procedures are adhered to and that high standards of training and recruits or staff welfare during training period are maintained.
Co-ordinate research, consultancy and evaluate the training programmes offered.
Drive the performance management program in line with the company’s overall objectives

Qualifications

A Bachelor Degree preferably in human resources or behavioural science and a higher diploma in HR; MBA would be an added advantage
Accreditation with an international Psychometric Body such as MBTI
Requires at least 5 years experience in a similar position
Good exposure to attitudinal training
Must be able to work effectively with all levels of employees, including top, middle and supervisory levels of management.
Strong interpersonal and negotiation skills.
Collaborative work style, fostering cooperation and teamwork.
Must be able to exercise discretion and good judgment, with an ability to understand the effect of decisions overall in the company.
Must be able to handle confidential company and employee information with complete discretion.
Excellent business acumen, negotiation, interpersonal and communication skills with sound leadership ability

How to apply:

Send your application including a cover letter indicating your desire to work with our client; a detailed CV highlighting relevant experience, details of current and expected salary, a daytime phone contact, email address, and the names of three professional referees to:
Adept Systems
Management Consultants
P O Box 6416, Nairobi, GPO 00100

Email: recruit@adeptsystems.co.ke

Only short listed candidates will be contacted.

Please note that we do not charge fees for receiving or processing job applications.

Application Deadline: 23rd  Sept 2013



Business Development Manager Jobs Vacancy at Pharmaceuticals and Supplements Distributor

Job Title: Business Development Manager

Employer: Pharmaceuticals and Supplements Distributor

Responsibilities:

Draw up a sales, marketing and distribution strategy aimed at delivering company business goals.
Gather market data including market size, trends, competitive activity and use these to develop sales and revenue projections and a comprehensive business plan for the company.
Develop and implement sales processes and systems, including distribution, promotion and performance reporting.
Recruit and provide ongoing training for the medical representatives to ensure that they possess sufficient medical and technical knowledge to present information on the company’s products in an accurate and balanced manner.
Set targets for the team, monitor their performance and take action to remedy underperformance and manage the incentive system.
Plan work schedules and weekly and monthly timetables. This may involve working with the Medial Representatives.
Arrange appointments with doctors, pharmacists and hospital medical teams, which may include pre-arranged appointments or regular 'cold' calling.
Make presentations to doctors, practice staff and nurses in GP surgeries, hospital doctors and pharmacists in the retail sector or at medical conferences.
Build and regularly update a database of business contacts, to facilitate easy communication and the sharing of information.
Keep up-to-date with the latest clinical data supplied by the company, and interpreting, presenting and discussing this data with health professionals during presentations.
Handle regulatory affairs, including product registration, management of relationships with relevant Government bodies, including the PPB.

Qualifications

Degree/Diploma in a science related field such as Pharmacy, Biology or Chemistry.
Have a track record of launching new products into the Pharma market and experience of medical detailing.
Have a long list of contacts within the medical field, including clinics, hospitals and pharmacies.
People management and supervisory skills.
A capacity to work with minimal supervision.

How to apply:

Send your application including a cover letter indicating your desire to work with our client; a detailed CV highlighting relevant experience, details of current and expected salary, a daytime phone contact, email address, and the names of three professional referees to:
Adept Systems
Management Consultants
P O Box 6416, Nairobi, GPO 00100

Email: recruit@adeptsystems.co.ke

Only short listed candidates will be contacted.

Please note that we do not charge fees for receiving or processing job applications.

Application Deadline: 23rd Sept 2013


Sabbatical Research Job Vacancy at African Research and Resource Forum (ARRF)

Job Title: Sabbatical Research

Employer: African Research and Resource Forum (ARRF)

The African Research and Resource Forum (ARRF) is a research, data resource, reflection and discourse organization devoted to the enhancement of thinking on African governance and development.

ARRF is a non-partisan, non-governmental, non-profit regional forum for scholars, researchers, opinion leaders and individuals to interact and share ideas. Its core activities are research, debate, analysis, publication and dissemination of research findings.

ARRF links scholars, researchers, opinion leaders and public service functionaries to interact and share ideas.

The Forum also facilitates capacity building for institutions and individuals, supports policy advocacy and provides consultancy and advisory services intended to encourage a culture of utilizing research findings for development initiatives.

ARRF invites applications for Two (2) Sabbatical Research Fellowships running from September to November 2013, supported by the African Capacity Building Foundation (ACBF).

The Fellowships are three (3) months each, involving desk analysis, library research and limited field work.

We have formulated two broad themes for the sabbatical research projects, thus, applicants are required to develop concrete research questions and specific objectives within the bounds of our thematic demarcation.

ARRF will select research proposals on the basis of their soundness and clarity in articulating researchable questions under these themes:

i. State-building in the Republic of South Sudan

ii. The prospects and challenges of the East African Community (EAC) Monetary Union

This program provides a modest allowance to cover the costs of accommodation, transport and other living expenses for sabbatical fellows.

In addition, the program may support necessary but limited travels within the EAC.

Qualifications

Possess a PhD degree in a relevant field. Those with Masters Degree and more than 5 years research experience in relevant areas will also be considered.
Have significant academic and research experience related to the proposed field of study of not less than four (4) years.


How to apply:

All interested candidates should submit their applications by courier service, email (all soft copies should be in MS Word) or dispatch together with detailed Curriculum Vitae, copies of both academic and professional certificates, two letters of reference from current and/or past supervisors, research proposal in one of the research topics, letter from employers supporting a candidate’s leave of absence while on sabbatical for applicants in full-time employment and day time telephone/cell phone numbers to:

The Chief Executive Officer
African Research and Resource Forum (ARRF)
Mt. View Estate, Off Waiyaki Way
P. O. Box 57103-00200
Nairobi, Kenya

Email: applications@arrforum.org

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Application Deadline: 27th Sept 2013


Machine Operators Jobs Vacancy at Economic Industries in Kenya

Job Title: Machine Operators

Employer: Economic Industries

Duty Station: Nairobi, Kenya

Application Deadline: 30th Sept 2013

Job Requirements:

Must have a minimum of 2 years experience in operating high speed exercise book machinery
Having taken part in Kaizen activities will be an added advantage.
Previous experience in the paper / Stationer manufacturing industry will be an added advantage.
Candidates with no prior experience but willing to learn in a fast paced environment will also be considered.

Applicant should also possess good interpersonal and communications skills and would be willing to work on twenty four  hour shifts - day or night.

Minimum of O level certificate but those with higher qualifications and experience as machine operators in  stationery manufacturing industry/ies will have definite advantage.

How to Apply:

All interested and suitable qualified individuals should forward their applications, enclosing copies of their academic and professional certificates, detailed resume indicating work experience, current and expected remuneration, daytime telephone contacts, names and addresses of 3 referees to the Human Resource Office or send copies of their CV’s to: bhavesh@economicindustries.com.


Only screened individuals will be called in for an interview whose place and timing will be provided when contacted.

Client Relations Officer Jobs Vacancy at Janta Kenya

Job Title: Client Relations Officer

Employer: Janta Kenya

Responsibilities and Duties

Sales & Marketing:

Assist in developing strategies for all accounts.

Follow up and reactivate dormant accounts (minimum of 2 a month)
Open 2 new accounts a quarter

Assist in developing and implementing strategies to grow the number of walk in (self paying) clients.

Monitoring competitor activity and presenting it to the team, while assisting to develop strategic reactions

Ensure the e-marketing, activity and events calendar is completed at the beginning of each month and circulated to the entire team

Carrying out both internal and external market intelligence on a quarterly basis.

Account Management:

Manage Insurance and direct accounts as assigned.
Carry out need assessment and satisfaction survey while managing customer complaints.
Assist in debt collection

Admin/Operations:

Ensure clinics are in good running order at all times.
Ensure all staff members at the clinics are dressed as per the MMC standards.
Ensure time keeping at all clinics
Track invoices, requisitions and marketing spend.

Events:
Identify events and activities that will create brand loyalty at the same time increasing awareness which will translate to greater patient numbers.      

KPI’s

1. 2 new accounts opened every quarter
2. Reactivate 2 dormant accounts a month
3. Send detailed account status (financial, complaint received, resolved etc, number of patients seen from that account), by 24th of every month.
4. Send weekly account status activities log, financial account status, number of clients visited, their contact details, patient numbers per account (divided per insurance and corporate) and reasons for reduction or increase.
5. Meet key contacts/clients in the assigned insurance companies (minimum of twice a quarter to physically meet them, and email a minimum of once a week)

How to Apply:
If qualified kindly send CV to jobs@jantakenya.con
DO NOT attach any certificates.

Only shortlisted shall be contacted.

Application Deadline: 23rd Sept 2013

Tube Machine Operator Jobs Vacancy at Apex Steel Ltd

Job Title: Tube Machine Operator

Employer: Apex Steel Ltd

Job Details:

Apex Steel Ltd is the leading steel manufacturer in Kenya.

The company specializes in Construction and Engineering Steel, Plumbing, Roofing and High Specification Plastics.

The company runs its own Cut to Length ( CTL ) Line, Steel Tube Mill, Steel Rolling Mill and Plastics Manufacturer.

This year has seen records broken with high volumes of products in trade and manufacturing being used across some of Kenya’s biggest construction projects.  Apex is on a steady growth plan which includes the East African region.


Duties:

You will inspect and prepare machines for operation; lubricate machines when required; examine and measure raw materials and finished projects to verify conformance to specifications; adjust machine settings to reduce thickness and eliminate defects; supervise and train other machine workers and other duties as assigned to you.

Job Requirements:

This job is for you if you possess a  minimum of kcse qualifications; over 5 years  successful experience in the manufacturing industry / machine operation;
Flexibility to rotate 1st, 2nd and 3rd shifts;
Ability to visually check equipment to detect adjustments;
Willing to be trained;
Good verbal and written communication skills.

You must like working in a manufacturing environment.
You must also be a Kenyan national.


How to Apply:

Expressions of interest together with a full CV (MS Word format) and supporting statement, highlighting your experience and skills against the requirements of the role should be directed in confidence to:

Susan Wangari at wangari@rawtalentscouts.com

Application Deadline: 20th Sept 2013