Human Resource and Administration Officer (Kenyan Jobs, Jobs in Kenya February 2014)

Title: Human Resource and Administration Officer

The Micro Enterprises Support Programme Trust (MESPT) is an autonomous Kenyan organisation whose Founders are the Government of the Republic of Kenya and the European Union.

MESPT evolved from a bilateral Programme implemented by GoK/EU between 1997 and 2002. MESPT was established to continue with the activities carried out under the bilateral Programme.

MESPT is governed by an independent board of Trustees that oversees a management team charged with implementation responsibilities.

MESPT has over 40 staff members and wishes to recruit a Human Resource and Administration Officer

Reporting to the Finance and Administration Manager and working closely with the Managers and the staff of MESPT, the Human Resource and Administration Officer is expected to carry out the following among other duties:-

• Administrative Duties;
• Oversee effective Administration of the organisation by supervising the Administrative Assistants;
• Conduct routine administration of staff medical, pension and gratuity schemes;
• Coordinate insurance of MESPT assets and maintain contracts for all insurance;
• Co-ordinate the filing of MESPT records;
• Oversee the utilization of MESPT assets and protection of the assets by the staff to whom they are entrusted;
• Oversee the procurement role in MESPT and ensure proper management of all supplies at head office and in field offices;
• Provide administrative support to the organisation;
• Comply with all data protection requirements with regards to the access and dissemination of personal data;
• Liaise with providers of various services (courier, security, water, electricity, medical, insurance, staff meals and other services), to ensure the needs of MESPT and staff are met;
• Coordinate with Managers to plan and finalize field travel arrangements for staff;
• Provide guidance and leadership to staff on administrative issues.
• Implement and monitor support services, including procurement of supplies and services, transport, communications and information technology support;
• Oversee legal, safety, security, and other compliance requirements;
• Work with Management and others to develop and implement operating policies and procedures for MESPT;
• Analyze administrative problems and make recommendations for new or revised policies and procedures;
• Human Resource Duties;
• Co-ordinate and support staff recruitment and orientation, including preparation of employment contracts, confirmation and contract renewals;
• Prepare HR reports such as staff leave, turn-over, confirmation status, etc;
• Maintain and update personnel information;
• Oversee the annual appraisal of staff members, review of performance benchmarks and preparation of the performance benchmarks for the new period;
• Ensure that the staff files are complete in every respect;
• Lead in staff recruitment; this includes developing job descriptions and person specifications, preparing job adverts, checking application forms, shortlisting, participating in interviews and selection of candidates when necessary;
• Develop and implement policies on issues such as working conditions, performance management, equal opportunities and absence management;
• Advise MESPT Management on pay and other remuneration issues, including promotion and benefits;
• Undertaking regular salary and benefits reviews;
• Interpret and advise on labour and employment laws and ensuring that MESPT complies to them;
• Deal with grievances and implement disciplinary procedures;
• In consultation with line Managers, develop strategies which consider immediate and long-term staff requirements;
• Analyze training needs for staff in conjunction with Managers and ensure that staff participate in identified training programmes;
• Recommend any other improvements that need to be made and any other aspects that will make MESPT the employer of choice;
• Other duties; Any other duties as may be assigned by the Finance and Administration Manager from time to time.

Desired Skills and Ability

• Good communication, presentation and analysis skills
• Pro-active and self motivated
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Team player
• Good team building and people skills
• Analytical and problem solving skills
• Able to demonstrate excellent organizational skills
• Ability to handle pressure and work with minimum or no supervision
• Strong leadership skills
• Decision making skills
• Effective verbal and listening skills
• Time management skills
• Ability to maintain strict confidentiality

Qualifications

• A degree from a recognized University.
• A minimum of 12 years post qualification work experience in a commercial environment.
• Must be computer literate.
• Membership to the Institute of Human Resource Management (IHRM) an added advantage.

How to Apply

Qualified Candidates interested in the post should send their application by post, courier or hand delivered to our offices by to be received by 14th March 2014 and include; detailed CV, email address, daytime telephone contacts, current and expected remuneration package, names and email contacts of three referees and the academic certificates and other testimonials to the following address:-

The Chief Executive Officer

Micro Enterprises Support Programme Trust (MESPT)

MESPT Plaza, 01 Tausi Road, (between Westlands & Muthithi Roads)

P. O. Box 187,Sarit Centre 00606,

Nairobi, Kenya

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Corporate Sales Executives (Kenyan Jobs, Jobs in Kenya February 2014)

Title: Corporate Sales Executives

Bright Technologies Ltd is a leading ICT provider of Hardware, Software and services.

To strengthen our Corporate Sales Division, we have vacancies for Corporate Sales Executives.

They should be selfstarters with drive, able to work with minimum supervision.

A competitive remuneration package, including performance based commission will be paid.

Applicants should have at least a Diploma in business, sales or IT.

They should have a minimum of 3 years field sales experience in selling IT hardware and solutions to wide business sectors including Corporates, NGOs, Government, Education, banking and financial Services.

Applications should reach us latest by 15th March, 2013.

E-mail your CV to hr@bright.co.ke

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Training and Development Manager (Kenyan Jobs, Jobs in Kenya February 2014)

Title: Training and Development Manager

Responsibilities

• Training
• To take a leading role in the development of the company training and development policy.
• To co-ordinate and assist members of the management team with training and development and performance management of their department employees.
• To ensure that all employees receive all statutory training necessary for their job and induction, health and safety, fire, job skills and customer service training as a minimum.
• To ensure all new employees receive induction training on day one.
• To ensure all employees are trained on the company IT systems.
• To implement and co-ordinate an annual training plan with regular reviews and respective actions.
• To ensure training courses are run according the company training plans.
• To design, update and revise training courses as required.
• To deliver company training and development programmes as necessary.
• To ensure that individual training needs are identified as part of the employee appraisal system and to ensure that these training needs are dealt with through the appropriate training and development system.
• To monitor and evaluate all training and development activities to ensure the delivery of business objectives.
• To ensure that any changes in the training function are communicated effectively to the relevant departments and that implementation is monitored.
• To ensure that all systems within the training function are properly maintained.
• To work with external providers ensuring training and development is in line with the company objectives.
• To regularly review training providers and benchmark against other providers.
• To ensure that all training is recorded.
• To ensure the company succession plans are up to date at all times with all performance appraisal results and training and development activities.
• To ensure that all training is carried out in a timely manner.
• To ensure that administration is completed to the company standard.
• To ensure effective filing of training and development documentation.
• To be responsible for the annual training and development budget and respective forecasting as required in conjunction with the management team.

Requirements

• Bachelors’ degree in HR or a holder of higher diploma in HR and two years relevant work experience in a busy HR department.
• Experience in the service industry will be an added advantage.
• Good working knowledge of MS office applications.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Good negotiation and conflict resolution skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work in a highly paced environment and highly proactive.
• Strong interpersonal, coordination and leadership skills.

Qualified candidate should send their cv to frank.vacancies@yahoo.com and info@frank-mgt.com

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Office Admin/ Receptionist (Kenyan Jobs, Jobs in Kenya February 2014)

Title: Office Admin/ Receptionist

Company Profile:-

A company in the horticultural industry dealing with fresh fruits and vegetables export, seeking to recruit a female office admin and receptionist.

Duties & Responsibilities:-

• To produce accurate reports in electronic format.
• To work with management on all planning and forecasting.
• To ensure all office data is collected and entered correctly.
• To handle in coming customers.
• Procurement and monitoring of inventory.
• Documents management – filling documents at the central filing, retrieving and archiving of correspondences.
• Office documentation is maintained accurately
• Receiving incoming invoices – ensure that all the incoming invoices, delivery notes are received, recorded and forwarded to finance department for final payment.
• Processing and presenting of VAT, NSSF & NHIF forms
• Rapporteur in staff meetings- take record of staff meeting fortnightly and circulate minutes within the 1st week of the meeting.
• Specific Administrative Support – making calls, scanning documents, photocopying, organizing meetings and events, making appointments, arranging travel, visa, airport transfers and distributions of documents.
• Any other duties reasonably assigned by the supervisor.

Qualification:-

• Must have Secondary/High School Education.
• Diploma graduate from a recognized institution is an added advantage.
• Applied experience is an added advantage.
• Good typing speed.
• Computer competence in Microsoft Office Applications Software.
• High organizational skills
• Good interpersonal skills, team player, ready to learn, open, friendly and easy person
• Integrity and maturity of character
• Ability to work harmoniously in a multicultural environment.
• Ability to meet deadlines and work under pressure without supervision.

Other Information:-

Place of work: Embakasi, North Airport Road (Behind Amiran)

Starting Salary: Kshs. 13,000 (Net)

How to apply:-

Send your up to date CV to: info@freshomealchemy.co.ke before 1st March, 2014

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Human Resource Assistant (Kenyan Jobs, Jobs in Kenya February 2014)

Title: Human Resource Assistant

We are a leading regional based company whose core business is to manufacture and market a wide range of beverages. Our market brands are in demand across Kenya, and the Eastern and Central African Region. We are currently seeking highly motivated and experienced professional to fill the above position.

Specific Responsibilities

• Updating and maintaining high levels of data integrity of the Human Resource Management Information System;
• Effective administration of Employee Relations Matters;
• Providing support in Recruiting and Selection process by ensuring that the job descriptions are up to date in match with the core skills at all times;
• Support in undertaking wage surveys or any other HR survey within labour markets to determine competitive wage rates or HR matters respectively;
• Assisting in administration of the Performance Management policy and process;
• Administration of the Learning and Development function;
• Ensuring that HR administration matters are addressed effectively and appropriately;
• Ensuring effective administration of Kenyan labour laws and Company regulations;
• And ensure proper coordination and implementation of the induction program.

Qualifications and Competencies

• Be a holder of a business related degree from a recognised University plus a diploma in Human Resource;
• Should have Knowledge and skills in Computer packages and organizational awareness;
• Have analytical and good communication skills;
• Should have two (2) years relevant experience: Exposure working for an FMCG will be added advantage;
• Good in analytical and report writing skills;
• Team player with good communication skills with the ability to work under pressure;
• Computer literate, with exposure in use of ERP as added advantage;
• And should be a person of high Integrity, honesty and self discipline.

If you are the right candidate for the above role and can clearly demonstrate your ability to meet the qualifications given, submit your application letter attached to a detailed CV with copies of academic and professional certificates on or before 7th March 2014 to;

DNA 1644

P.O Box 49010, 00100,

Nairobi, Kenya

We are an equal opportunity employer.

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Security Branch In – Charges/ Supervisors (Kenyan Jobs, Jobs in Kenya February 2014)

Title: Security Branch In – Charges/ Supervisors

We are looking for well trained and experienced security officers to join as Branch in-charges / Supervisors in our new Branches in Naivasha, Nakuru, Nyeri, Embu, Meru, Nanyuki etc.

Requirements:

• Minimum academic qualification O-Level – Grade C-
• 3 years experience in a similar position a security firm or organization
• Knowledge and skills of operations and public relation is a must
• Ability to Ride motor cycles or Drive Motor Vehicles

Send you detailed C.V. and application To: info@padasecuritysystems.com or pada1992@yahoo.com

or write to:

Human Resource,

Pada Security & Alarm Systems,

P. O. Box 77823-00610,

Nairobi.

To reach us by: 7th March, 2014.

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Country Sales Manager (Kenyan Jobs, Jobs in Kenya February 2014)

Title: Country Sales Manager

Our client, a fast growing medium sized organisation in the food industry is seeking to recruit a focused, self-driven professional of high integrity. This is an exciting opportunity for a talented individual, with a proven track record in a senior sales role growing the FMCG business, to join the team as head of sales in Kenya in line with the company growth strategy.

Job Title: Sales Manager

Reporting: Managing Director

Liaison: All functional heads

Job Summary 

The person will lead and manage the sales team, be responsible for achieving the company ambitious growth plans, and engage with the Senior Management Team to develop and implement sales strategies that will achieve and exceed budgeted levels of sales growth in all service lines locally and regionally

Key Duties and responsibilities

• Responsible for planning and implementing sales strategies together with the team so as to achieve the envisioned business growth plan.
• Develop sales infrastructure and organize the sales team to ensure constant renewal of skills and resources
• Establish strong sales operating structure, processes and procedures to ensure disciplined market coverage and service levels
• Be at the fore front in servicing  key accounts and identifying growth opportunities so as to increase market penetration and optimize market share
• Responsible for ensuring a seamless supply of the retail and wholesale merchandise as well as brand visibility at all point of Sales
• Develop partnership with distributors to ensure successful market entry plans and trade management
• Develop effective forecast of the consumer  trade needs and retailing development in the target markets
• Build and maintain effective communication channels between sales management and other departments to ensure smooth execution of business plans and strategies
• Inspire and instil confidence and productive relationships across the sales team to fast track revenue growth locally and regionally

Competencies Required

• Minimum Business Degree preferably in Marketing
• At least 5 years Sales & Channel Distribution management experience
• Solid experience in directing Field Sales Force/ Sales Operations with demonstrable successes in leading, building and developing a team.
• Strong understanding of Retail/Channel Marketing, Retail Merchandising and Retail Management
• Familiarity with export trading of merchandise is an added advantage
• Excellent communication skills and an astute  negotiator
• Strong analytical, problem-solving and decision-making skills
• Great ideas and passionate about an entrepreneur who can think out of the box
• Strong sense of teamwork and ability to work cross functionally
• High level of integrity

If you are interested and qualified please send a cover letter and CV to recruitment@postureconsulting.com, indicating the job applying for in the subject of the email. Closing date for application 2nd March 2014. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted

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Finance – Business Partner (Kenyan Jobs, Jobs in Kenya February 2014)

Title: Finance – Business Partner 

Job Code: F-BP/MPC/140224

Number Of Positions Open: 1

Location: Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

Closing Date: Open Until Filled

Summary:

An established company seeks a Finance- Business Partner who will be based in Ethiopia    .

Primary Responsibilities:

• Ensure that month-end procedures on SAP are applied
• Analyze results and consult relevant colleagues for explanations of variance from plan.
• Report results and variances to Manager
• Compile and distribute monthly packs and scorecard to category and brand team.
• Present monthly results to brand team.
• Ongoing analysis of margin structure of products/brands/category
• MDC tracking, restatement and support
• Quarter end Innovation calculation and reporting
• Forecasting
• Manage, distribute and track timetable
• Review and update SAP master data
• Upload and adjust volume forecast
• Ensure brand teams have updated support budgets
• Run calculates and assessments cycles
• RF Variance analysis
• Compile and publish forecast packages
• Projects
• Meet key project milestones
• Prepared project costing with recommendations
• Provide business case support and guidance
• Compile and quote transfer pricing
• Brand analysis
• BW & SAP process improvement champion
• Working with external auditors
• Working on Purchase to pay process.
• Month end global reporting

Experience:

• 2 years Management Accounting experience

Certification:

• Bcom with Accounts.

Key Competencies:

• Rigour and order
• Working in terms,
• Ability to work under pressure.

Key Relationships:

• Key relationships are with marketing, customer development and the supply chain

How To Apply:

Interested candidates holding the necessary requirements, good performance and / or references are encouraged to apply with detailed CV’s, inclusive of names and contacts of 3 referees, current telephone number and email address by clicking on: Finance Business Partner

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