General Sales Manager Jobs Vacancy at Growth Partners

Job Title: General Manager (Sales)

Company: Growth Partners

Location: Nairobi, Kenya


Job Requirements;-

The person who will work closely with the chief executive to create new business opportunities and develop existing ones requires the following qualifications:

• 5-10 Years sales experience in a software development company;

• Experience in leading sales team

• Professional IT qualifications

• A degree in computers or business

How to Apply:

If you are interested in the position and have the qualifications please send your application letter and resume  to recruit@growthpartners.co.ke

Indicate your current pay and your availability for the position.

Application Deadline: 24th Sept 2013

Property Portfolio Manager Job Vacancy at Britam

Job Title: Portfolio Manager - Property

Company: Britam

Location: Nairobi Kenya

Minimum Requirements

• An undergraduate degree in Finance, Economics, Statistics or Mathematics with a strong academic record
• Master’s degree in a quantitative discipline would be an added advantage
• At least 6 (six) years of work experience in investment management, corporate finance, real estate, investment banking or Project Finance
• Professional qualification in Finance/Investment either attained CFA status or actively studying for CFA

Job Specification

• Deal sourcing both within and outside of Britam networks, including deal creation through non obvious opportunities
• Lead deal screening and evaluate working with a team to conduct research, analysis & valuations as well as financial modeling on particular opportunities
• Lead all phases of deal execution
• Deal execution and documentation by coordinating all execution work with the target company, lawyers, consultants, accountants and other professionals
• Portfolio management through follow up of monthly and quarterly financial statements and preparing reports to the fund shareholders
• Work on investment, marketing and legal documentation necessary for exiting process
• Provide input for strategic development and acquisition opportunities within the specific industry

Competencies

• Strong analytical and conceptual skills with strong knowledge of investments and financial markets
• Strong inter-personal skills and ability to work in a team-oriented and collaborative environment
• Ability to work in a fast paced and highly entrepreneurial environment
• A high level of written and verbal communication skills and the ability to communicate well at all levels in a clear, appropriate and timely manner
• Knowledge of the practices of property including financial tools and theories
• Excellent financial modeling skills
• Demonstrated ability to research, analyse and evaluate investment strategies and positions

How to Apply

If you are qualified and up to the challenge visit www.altimaafrica.com/careers.php

Please note that only qualified candidates will be contacted.

Application Deadline: 24th Sept 2013

Electrical Instrumentation Technician Job Vacancy at Finlays Group

Job Title: Electrical Instrumentation Technician

Company: Finlays Group

Location: Nairobi, Naivasha, Kericho, Mt. Kenya and Mombasa

Responsibilities

• Fault analysis of hardwire relay logic, motor control circuits, motor power circuits (120V to 480V 3 phase) and common utility lighting circuits
• Installation of new control circuits, modification of existing instrument/electrical systems as requested, to include design, load and implementation of new control logic.
• Inspection, testing, calibration, maintenance and repair of process instrumentation and control equipment
• Reading and interpreting plans, schematics, process control flow diagrams, system/network drawing, detail drawings and wiring diagrams.
• Responding to emergency calls.
• Setting priorities and meeting deadlines.
• Performing complex maintenance tasks involving analog and digital equipment
• Preparing maintenance service reports/ equipment operating and maintenance procedures for new and/or modified equipments
• Monitoring data collection equipment necessary to manage the electrical power purchasing program and power quality program.
• Analyzing situations accurately and evaluating maintenance records to establish preventative maintenance schedules and spare part inventories.
• Ordering parts and making repairs to equipment in a timely manner.
• Anticipating material and equipment needs

Qualifications / Competencies

• Diploma in Electrical/Electronic engineering with a bias in instrumentation engineering
• Knowledge of all equipment related to instrumentation
• Knowledge of troubleshooting & fault finding
• Knowledge of Calibration of equipments
• Knowledge of electrical and electronic theory and practice as applied to process instrumentation and control equipment
• Two years of experience in the operation, maintenance, and repair of industrial instruments, control or communication system components involving the application of physical, chemical, and electronic principles.
• At least one year of the required experience must have involved the maintenance of digital equipment

How to Apply:

If you fulfill the above requirements and wish to be considered, please send a detailed CV and copies of your testimonials including a reliable telephone contact and two referees to:

Legal & Human Resources Director
Finlays Horticulture Kenya Ltd
P.O Box 10222- 00400
Nairobi.

Applications can also be emailed to: Careers.Finlays@finlays.net

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted

 Application Deadline: 24th Sept 2013

Finlays Horticulture Kenya Limited is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Careers at Finlays Group - Accounts Assistant

Job Title: Accounts Assistant - 3 Positions

Company: Finlays Group

Location: Nairobi, Naivasha, Kericho, Mt. Kenya and Mombasa

Responsibilities:

• Full responsibility of the general ledger and presentation of the balance sheet and income statement results and analysis to the Chief Accountant;
• Full responsibility for the preparation of General Ledger entries and reconciliations for month-end closing to close books in a timely manner;
• Full responsibility for analyzing financial statements on a monthly basis and reporting on variances;
• Preparation of a monthly account analysis of balance sheet and income statement accounts;
• Management of the Fixed Asset process, policy, and procedure;
• Management of the VAT accounting and reporting process;
• Assisting in documentation and monitoring of internal controls;
• Assisting with the internal and external financial and tax audit and examination processes, including assisting with the preparation of audited financial, statements, footnotes and supplemental information;

Desired Qualifications

• University Graduate in Commerce or related field.
• Good knowledge of all accounting functions and related internal controls, including accounts receivable, accounts payable, treasury management, fixed assets, and inventory;
• Attention to detail is a key requirement.
• Microsoft Excel experience and excellent data entry skills a must.
• Strong analytical skills and ability to research and reconcile difficult accounts;
• Ability to work with little if any supervision, cooperatively and collaboratively with all levels of employees.

How to Apply:

If you fulfill the above requirements and wish to be considered, please send a detailed CV and copies of your testimonials including a reliable telephone contact and two referees to:

Legal & Human Resources Director
Finlays Horticulture Kenya Ltd
P.O Box 10222- 00400
Nairobi.

Applications can also be emailed to: Careers.Finlays@finlays.net

 Application Deadline: 20th Sept 2013

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted

Laboratory Procurement Assistant Careers at The International Livestock Research Institute (ILRI)

Job Title: Laboratory Procurement Assistant - BecA

Company: The International Livestock Research Institute (ILRI)

Location: Nairobi Kenya

Job Descriptions: Click Here

How to Apply

Applicants should send a cover letter and CV combined as one document addressed to the Human Resources Director, explaining their interest in the position, what they can bring to the job and the names and addresses (including telephone and email) of three referees who are knowledgeable about the candidate’s professional qualifications and work experience

The position title and reference number is REF: LPA/BecA/09/2013

All applications to be submitted online on our recruitment portal: http://ilri.simplicant.com

Only online applications will be considered, and only short listed candidates will be contacted.

To find out more about ILRI and the BecA Hub, visit our websites at www.ilri.org and http://hub.africabiosciences.org

Application Deadline: 27th Sept 2013

Operations Manager Jobs Vacancy at DNA

Job Title: Operations Manager

Company: DNA

Location: Mombasa Kenya

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Take ownership of centre/s within your dedicated area of responsibility
• Provide operational management and client reports.
• Monitor and provide input into centre/s budgets and finances.
• Provide support to the growth strategy by expediting growth within your area of responsibility.
• Provide optimal and sustained performance of resources within the centre/s inclusive of but not limited to the fleet, equipment, systems and human resources Employee management.
• Drive continuous improvement through the identification of innovative ideas or possible new systems or processes.
• Assist in investigations (internally and externally) within your area of responsibility as and when required
• Identify potential risks i.e. theft, robberies, monetary losses etc.
• Develop and implement efficiency initiatives
• Manage suppliers
• Build and maintain effective relationships across multi-functional departments within the organization to ensure seamless interactions

Minimum Requirements:

• Diploma in either Business Management, Supply Chain Management or Logistics
• 5 years’ experience at a middle management level of which at least 3 years has been managing employees.
• 3 years in managing a budget
• MS Office at Intermediate level
• Must have the ability to adapt leadership style to meet situation demands, influence, equip, support and reward people to accept a shared/common goals
• Be analytical and critical thinker
• Be a strategic thinker in order to exercise good judgment
• Able to communicate and interact effectively
• Ability to skilfully use interpersonal and networking skills in order to develop a sound relationship and cooperate with key stakeholders inside and outside the organization

Apply to DNA/1564
P.O Box 49010 - 00100 GPO,
Nairobi

Application Deadline: 27th Sept 2013

Risk and Security Manager Jobs Vacancy at Spectre International

Job Title: Risk and Security Manager

Company: Spectre International

Location: Nairobi Kenya

The successful candidate will be in charge of managing all elements of security and ensuring that there are efficient systems to safeguard Company assets and resources, including physical security, safety of personnel, security of material, information, visitors as well as the coordination of security functions to minimize potential breaches.

Required Qualifications:

• A degree in business, criminology or related field
• Should have training in Security Management
• A minimum of 5 years experience as a senior manager in security management
• Knowledge of Kenyan Laws, government regulations and guidelines pertaining to emergency and security
• Possess thorough knowledge of advanced access control and camera systems
• Able to advise management in improving and carrying out policies, processes and practices in accordance with security and state regulations
• Able to analyze statistical data and reports to identify and determine how to make premises and grounds more safe and secure
• Is preferably a former member of the police force or armed forces

How to Apply:

Suitably qualified candidates should send their detailed CV, current and expected salary plus two professional referees to md@spectreint.co.ke

Please note that only shortlisted applications will be contacted.

For more information check our website: www.spectreinternational.com

Application Deadline: 27th Sept 2013