Senior Product Development Manager

M-health programs are looking for entrepreneurial development leaders. The m-health product manager should have an entrepreneurial and results-oriented mindset combined with strong team building and relationship management capacities. He or she is able to lead across a variety of stakeholders from different cultures and is creative and resourceful in finding solutions especially in the digital world. The ideal candidate combines senior experience in healthcare innovations (especially product development) in developing markets and has a passion for social impact.

Key Responsibilities:

• You are the champion of developing customer-centered, intuitive products and services in healthcare
• Have a deep interest in the needs of customers. You don’t mind getting your feet dirty and talk to the customers.
•  Responsible for initiating new strategic partnerships, and for building out existing key strategic partnerships with large corporate organizations.
•  Lead a cross-organizational team of “Product Owners” who are all responsible for dedicated product lines focused on the consumer.

·          Qualification:

• ·         At least ten years of work experience in a leadership role including business development and/or fund raising roles.
• ·         You have a relevant Master’s, MBA degree or higher.
• ·         Experience of working in healthcare, healthcare financing and/or m-Health in Kenya or other sub-Saharan countries.
• ·         Experience of working in an international environment.
• ·         Strong understanding of healthcare financing, insurance and mobile phone markets in developing countries.
• ·         Strategic, innovative approach to fund management, product development and marketing.

Monthly gross salary: Ksh. 500,000/= (Approx. 5,000 USD ) plus benefits

Deadline: 21^st January 2017

       

Applications:

To apply, please follow the link: http://bit.ly/2iObJ3f

We endeavour to make contact with all of our applicants, but unfortunately high volumes of applications make this unrealistic. If you do not hear from us within two weeks your application has not been successful on this occasion. This does not mean you will not be considered for future roles so please keep an eye on our job board and apply for positions that match your skills and experience.

*** Leading Recruitment & Executive Search Company in Kenya; Summit Recruitment & Search, Blixen Court, Karen Road, Karen ***

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Branch Manager – Automotive Industry

Our client, a global Automotive Distributor is seeking to hire a Branch Manager to be based in the outskirts of Nairobi. The successful candidates Must have relevant experience in the automotive industry with thorough technical knowledge and understanding of the business set up – both sales and after sales. The candidate Must be enthusiastic and a natural sales person who can fit in with different cultures.

Key Responsibilities:

·         Move a consolidated volume of 180 units in 12 months at the branch.

·         Weekly update of business intelligence reports.

·         Ensure that all orders are delivered in full and the parts process is followed to the letter.

·         Ensure service turnaround times are adhered to as per service level.

·         Assist in developing a succession plan for the various departments.

·         Oversee the daily sales branch reports.

·         Send branch reports on a monthly basis to the MD.

·         Participate in all departmental meetings.

·         Advise the various departmental heads on the action points

Qualifications:

·         Must have 10 years plus working experience in the automotive industry.

·         Must have a Degree in Business Management or BCom or related field.

·         Experience in setting up a branch or dealership is an added advantage.

·         Proven track record of significantly growing new business accounts.

·         Must have excellent references from previous employers.

·         Must be a person of high integrity and ethics.

·         Must be enthusiastic and a natural sales person.

·         Computer literate.

·         Must be willing to work out of Nairobi.

·         Quick thinker, team player and quick cultural fitness.

·         Ability to work under minimum supervision.

·         Good written and spoken English.

Monthly Gross Salary: Generous package plus benefits depending on skills and qualification
Deadline:  30th October 2016

Applications:

To apply, please follow the link: http://bit.ly/2cB0j4c

We endeavour to make contact with all of our applicants, but unfortunately high volumes of applications make this unrealistic. If you do not hear from us within two weeks your application has not been successful on this occasion. This does not mean you will not be considered for future roles so please keep an eye on our job board and apply for positions that match your skills and experience.

*** Leading Recruitment & Executive Search Company in Kenya; Summit Recruitment & Search, Blixen Court, Karen Road, Karen ***

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Cinema Manager

Our client, an International Cinema Company, is looking for a Cinema Manager for its new Cinema in Nairobi. He/she will provide the leadership and operational direction to the cinematic team at the appointed cinema/s as well as support expansion both in existing and new cinema projects.

Key Responsibilities;

• To support the company’s business expansion and growth across the region.
• Responsible for establishing and maintaining positive and productive relationships with the industry and industry representatives, municipality and government offices.
• Be a visible, reliable leader within the operations function internally and externally.
• Lead the cinema management team/s by example.  Develop, empower and motivate the team to meet the company’s goals.
• Support recruitment strategies and receive the training, support and development to ensure that the employees gain the skills to succeed within the function.
• Monitor revenue activity reports and financial statements to determine progress and status in attaining operation’s objectives and develop strategies.
• Monitor the facility and equipment through audits, asset registers and periodic services.
• Support the technical team throughout installations at new and upgraded cinema locations.
• Support activities that promote alternative content and use of cinema facilities.
• Commit to film programming by ensuring that details are correct including pricing and schedule.
• Ensure the cinema’s compliance with all contracts, legal agreements and the proper execution of all municipal and government requirements.

Qualification;

• Graduate in any discipline is preferred.
• A minimum of 5+years relevant, demonstrated experience and proven track record in Cinema, F&B or leisure & entertainment similar industry in a management role.
• Strong communication skills in English
• Interpersonal, negotiation and influencing skills.
• Good financial, risk management and legal acumen.
• Financial reporting skills.
• Fluent spoken and written Arabic is preferable.


Monthly gross salary: Ksh. 300,000/= negotiable (Approx. 3,000 USD) 

Deadline: 15th March 2016

Applications:

To apply, please follow the link: http://bit.ly/1QSEIBM

Leading Recruitment & Executive Search Company in Kenya; Summit Recruitment & Training, Blixen Court, Karen Road, Karen.

We endeavour to make contact with all of our applicants, but unfortunately high volumes of applications make this unrealistic. If you do not hear from us within two weeks your application has not been successful on this occasion. This does not mean you will not be considered for future roles so please keep an eye on our job board and apply for positions that match your skills and experience. 

**** For any inquiry, please visit our website: www.summitrecruitment-search.com****

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Administration Officer Job in Kenya

The Tax Justice Network - Africa (TJN-A) is a Pan African initiative and member of the Global Alliance for Tax Justice. 

TJN-A was established in 2007 at the World Social Forum in Nairobi and aims to promote socially just, democratic and progressive taxation systems in Africa.

It advocates for pro-poor taxation systems and the strengthening of tax regimes to promote domestic resource mobilization. 

TJN-A aims to challenge harmful tax policies and practices that favour the wealthy and those that aggravate and perpetuate inequality.

One of the main purposes of the initiative is to mainstream tax justice in the economic policy and development discourse in Africa. 

TJN-A provides a platform dedicated to enabling African researchers, campaigners and policy makers to cooperate in the struggle against illicit capital flight, tax evasion, tax competition and other harmful trends in tax policy and practice.

TJN-A is therefore looking for suitable candidates to fill in the position of Administration officer to be based in Nairobi, Kenya.

Reports To:  Programme, Institutional Development and Support Manager

Job Summary:  The overall purpose of the role is to provide administrative support, facilitate coordination of office management responsibilities including procurement and maintenance of TJN-A assets.

The post holder will also be in charge of Human Resources.

Specific Responsibilities :

Job Responsibility 1: Provide Administrative support (15%)

• Organise meetings/ appointments internally and with external partners
• Take minutes during Staff meetings; 
• Draft administrative letters and correspondences;
• Set up electronic and hard copy filing systems for all correspondences ;
• Undertake any other assignment as requested.

Job responsibility 2: Coordinate Travel and related arrangements for staff members and external stakeholders in line with travel procedures (15%)

• Handle all travel and related arrangements for TJN-A staff members (with the exception of the Executive Director) in compliance with travel procedures and in the most efficient and cost effective way;
• Advise staff on visa requirements and process visa requests;
• Prepare a monthly report on travel expenditures to efficiently monitor the travel budget;
• Coordinate accommodation arrangements for staff and take all the necessary steps to facilitate their stay;
• Organize transport related arrangements.

Job Responsibility 3: Coordinate all procurement transactions for the Secretariat (30%)

• Coordinate all procurement requests and ensure that they are processed in compliance with approved procurement policy and in the most cost effective manner;
• Prepare an annual procurement plan. Monitor and update the plan through the year.
• Coordinate pre-qualification of suppliers, propose a list of vendors and ensure its regular update on an annual basis;
• Produce a procurement status report on a monthly basis;
• Ensure that procurement documentation is filed adequately.

Job Responsibility 4: Maintain accurate records for office supplies and TJN-A property (10%)

• Supervise the Office Assistant in the management of office supplies and produce a report on its use on a monthly basis;
• Maintain the inventory register in compliance with the Finance and Procurement Policy and update it on a regular basis;
• Coordinate a physical count on a regular basis;
• Manage assets for the secretariat including coordination of repairs and insurance.

Job Responsibility: Manage Human Resources at the Secretariat (30%)

• Provide support in recruitment processes such as advertisement and organizing interviews;
• Prepare contracts of services and contract of employment and monitor all contracts;
• Lead on the process of securing work permits for international staff
• Organize induction processes for new staff;
• Maintain and update staff personal files;
• Handle any other staff related issues in compliance with the Administration Manual.

Qualification and Experience

• A Master’s Degree in Business Administration or related field;
• A minimum of 3 years’ experience in administrative function with a Regional Non-Governmental Organization or Civil Society Network;
• Excellent written and spoken skills in English (knowledge of French will be an added advantage).

Required Competences

• Integrity
• Planning and Organisation skills;
• Ability to make operational decisions;
• Initiative and professionalism;
• Commitment to TJN-A values;
• Communication skills;
• Ability to work in a stressful and fast environment;
• Ability to work in a multi-cultural environment.

Contacts / Key Relationships: The position holder will work closely with the Finance unit and interact with other members of the Secretariat team.

Application Process: Interested candidates who meet the requirements above are requested to submit their detailed CVs alongside a letter of motivation (indicating their salary expectation) to the following email address by the 20th of October, 2015: recruit@taxjusticeafrica.net 

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Manager, Program Officer and Monitoring & Evaluation Officer Jobs at EAGI

Eastern Africa Grain Council (EAGC) is a regional membership based organization with a mandate covering ten counties in Eastern Africa. 

The regional headquarter is in Kenya with country offices in Tanzania, Uganda, Rwanda, South Sudan and Burundi. 

EAGC is not for profit member organization limited by guarantee whose members are drawn from stakeholders in the grain sector including grain producers / farmers, grain traders/millers, input suppliers of the service providers with a vision “To be the leading voice of the grin sector in Africa”. 

EAGC mission is “To advocate for an enabling environment and promote structured grain trade for optimum stakeholder benefits”.

Country Program Officer – Malawi
 

We seek to fill the advertised position with an individual who is analytical, has good organizational skills, development skills, and is capable of working independently and as part of a team. 

The successful candidate should be highly professional, self motivated and a proven high achiever with good leadership skills.
 

Reporting to the Regional Manager – Marketing, Information Systems & Communication, the successful candidate will be based in Malawi but will oversee the EAGC country operations in Malawi and Zambia and will be responsible for the following amongst others:

• Coordinate, manage and implement the EAGC Malawi and Zambia annual work plans.
• Coordinate, manage and ensure implementation of EAGC Malawi and Zambia programs and projects in line with the established company procedures and processes.
• Co-ordinate EAGC Malawi and Zambia policy advocacy agenda.
• Manage all EAGC Malawi and Zambia staff, partnerships and outsourced consultants.
• Manage EAGC Malawi and Zambia budgets including fund-raising for projects.
• Provide strategic direction on Membership growth, communication and ensure their involvement in EAGC programs and activities.
• Manage all administrative functions of the EAGC Malawi and Zambia office including maintaining existing financial systems like petty cash, expenses, mileage claims, income & expenditure records, processing all payments and monthly bank reconciliations.

Qualification, Skills and Experience:

• A bachelor’s degree in Agriculture, Agri-business Management, Economics, Business Administration, or related field (a Master’s Degree will be an added advantage)
• 5 years’ experience in the private sector, client services, sales, marketing, project management will be preferred.
• Computer literate.
• Team player.
• Good report writing skills.
• Proposal writing and fund raising skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• High integrity, initiative and highly organised.
• Capacity to manage several tasks simultaneously, be flexible and be willing to assume a range of unanticipated assignments.

Manager, Eastern Africa Grain Institute
 

We seek to fill the advertised position with an individual who is analytical, has good organizational skills, development skills, and is capable of working independently or as part of a team. 

The successful candidate should be highly professional, self motivated and a proven high achiever with good leadership skills.

Reporting to the Executive Director, the successful candidate will be responsible for the following amongst others:

• Implement and monitor the Eastern Africa Grain Institute Strategic plan.
• Coordinate, manage and implement the operating policies and procedures for EAGI.
• Lead in curriculum design and development and ensure implementation of the training programs.
• Lead in identifying, developing and implementing the marketing strategy for EAGI.
• Lead in EAGI budget preparation and management including fundraising for programs.
• Coordinate the institute’s research programs and manage partnerships with other universities.
• Ensure compliance with statutory requirements of operating the institute.

Qualification, Skills and Experience:

• A bachelor’s degree in Education. (A master’s degree in Business Administration / Economics will be an added advantage)
• 10 years’ relevant work experience.
• Computer literate.
• Good report writing skills.
• Team player, people leadership –achieving results through people.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• High integrity, integrity and business acumen.
• Capacity to manage several tasks simultaneously, be flexible and be willing to assume a range of unanticipated assignments.

Monitoring & Evaluation Officer
 

We seek to fill the advertised position with an individual who is analytical, has good organizational skills, development skills, and is capable of working independently or as part of a team. 

The successful candidate should be highly professional, self motivated and a proven high achiever with good leadership skills.
 

Reporting to the Monitoring & Evaluation Manager, the successful candidate will be responsible for the following amongst others:

• Participating in developing systematic and realistic monitoring plans that capture quantitative and qualitative data to report on project performance indicators.
• Assisting in coordinating the implementation of baseline surveys, follow‐on monitoring and evaluation exercises for various initiatives in the Council.
• Participating in building capacity of staff on the logical framework, data management, data analysis and results‐oriented programming, monitoring and evaluation methods and principles and report writing techniques and requirements for relevant donors/partners to ensure compliance.
• Participating in developing program and operational reporting templates.
• Participating in compilation and dissemination of quarterly, half year and annual program reports and project reviews.
• Proposing strategies to the projects team for improving the efficiency and effectiveness of the project by identifying bottlenecks in completing project activities and developing plans to minimize or eliminate such bottlenecks.
• Facilitating documentation and reporting of training assessments, program data, lessons learnt and best practices for internal and external sharing.

Qualification, Skills and Experience:

• A minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in development related subjects preferable Economics or Sociology
• 3 years’ experience in monitoring and evaluation of development programs.
• Good knowledge of Program Cycle Management and Development.
• Good communication and analytical skills.
• Computer skills especially statistical analysis using SPSS, Ms Access, STATA, Excel etc.
• Team player with excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Capacity to manage several tasks simultaneously, be flexible and be willing to assume a range of unanticipated assignments.

If your background and competence match the above specifications, please send your application demonstrating how your experience matches our requirements. 

It should include an updated C.V., your current remuneration package, valid email address, daytime contact number and full contact details of 3 referees including day time telephone number to: hr@eagc.org copied to dkiai@eagc.org by 16th October 2015. 

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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General Manager – Transport

Our client, a start-up Transport and Distribution Company is looking for a GM to manage transport and distribution operations. Successful candidate will be responsible for developing and implementing strategies that create sustainable value for the company and its clients.

Key responsibilities:

• Developing and sustaining a targeted long-term business strategy.
• Ensure fleet availability to meet all requests by scheduling, forecasting and surveying current user trends.
• Business development, assessing client’s critical needs and creation of value proposition.
• Generating leads and delivering against set revenue targets.
• Create periodic forecasts on revenue/target management.
• Negotiating rates and development of service level agreements.
• Using the tracking software to document, track and locate stock being delivered.
• Leading and developing a workforce team to ensure optimal performance.
• Developing clear policies and procedures that shall ensure strong internal controls.
• Plan, process and execute vehicle purchases and vehicle replacement.
• Plan and prepare monthly budget estimates on fleet expenditures.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor degree in Business, Logistics or Supply Chain Management.
• Must have 10 years experience in a senior role in fleet operations and logistics for an established company in the industry.
• Must have start-up business experience.
• Technical skills in supply chain and logistics IT solutions.

Monthly gross salary: Ksh. 350,000 -  500,000/= (Approx. 3,500 - 5,000 USD)depending on experience

Deadline: 10th September 2015

Applications:

To apply, please follow the link: http://bit.ly/1NfsKhk  

Summit Recruitment & Training, Blixen Court, Karen road, Karen.

We endeavour to make contact with all of our applicants but unfortunately high volumes  of applications makes this unrealistic. If you do not hear from us within two weeks your application has not been successfully on this occasion. This does not mean you will not be consider for future roles so please keep an eye on our job board and apply for positions that match your skills and experience. 

****Please do not apply if you do not meet the requirements of the job****

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C.E.O

Our client is a meat processing business running an abattoir with a product line of a variety of value added products. They seek to recruit a Chief Executive Officer with a minimum of 10 years senior management experience in the meat processing industry. The candidate must have experience in managing procurement, abattoir operations, sales and marketing, finance, logistics and supply chain. The ideal candidate will be responsible to grow a small business to a large profitable organization.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the development and implementation of the overall company’s strategy.
• Oversee new business development.
• Set up a chain of branded butcheries as per the business expansion model.
• Supervise and guide the sales team.
• Over see finance, keep track of weekly, monthly and annual revenues.
• Supervise pricing of products by introducing cost operating efficiencies.
• Procure statutory licenses and permits from relevant bodies such as county councils.
• Ensure compliance with relevant regulations.
• Grow and sustain business relations with retail, wholesale and institutional clients.
• Oversee Human resource; recruitment, training, motivation and appraisals processes.
• Develop and oversee Standard Operating Procedures.
• Take overall responsibility for ESAP and Operational Health and Safety concerns.

Qualifications:

• Must have relevant degree preferably augmented with an MBA.
• Must have 10 years senior management experience in the meat processing industry.
• Must have strong stakeholder management and relationship skills.
• Must have excellent people management, communication and presentation skills.
• Must have strong knowledge of compliance and governance requirements.
• Must have commercial understanding of meat processing operations and margins.
• Must have experience with initiating change and leading improvement programmes.
• Must have experience in developing strategic plans.
• Must have an understanding of private equity fund investor issues.

Monthly gross salary: Competitive remuneration depending on qualification and experience

Deadline: 21st  August 2015

Applications:

To apply, please follow the link: http://bit.ly/1CWFDu4 

Summit Recruitment & Training, Blixen Court, Karen road, Karen.
Only short listed candidates will be contacted. 

****Please do not apply if you do not meet the requirements of the job****

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General Manager - Interior Design

Our client, an Interior Design and Construction Company require a GM who will be responsible for all aspects of managing interior design execution projects.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead a team to handle all kind of interiors projects, client meeting, overseeing projects deadlines and work completion.
• Recruit and contract company and project staff.
• Provide recommendations regarding investments and cash strategies.
• Oversee preparation of annual budget, regular variance statements and annual audit.
• Provide vision regarding overall financial health of the company.
• Provide vision and leadership in long - range fiscal planning to ensure the continuity and solvency of the company.
• Meet projects schedules, construction budgets and installation schedules for all aspects of the interior design project.
• Manage the technical aspects of the project, including the selection of finishes and fittings.
• Manage the review / approval / rejection / re submission of specifications and samples.
• Ensure the adherence to schedule and budget.

Qualification:

• Must have an MBA or related discipline.
• Must have 5 years in executing interior design projects.
• Must have 5 years of experience in business management.
• Excellent interpersonal skills to deal effectively with all business contact.
• Have a working knowledge of AutoCAD.
• Extensive “on site” experience is a must.
• An effective communicational skill, both written and oral, in English is required.

Monthly gross salary: Ksh. 250,000 - 300,000/= (Approx. 2,500 - 3,000 USD)depending on experience

Deadline: 30th  August  2015

Applications:

To apply, please follow the link: http://bit.ly/1MmmqEu
   
Summit Recruitment & Training, Blixen Court, Karen road, Karen.
Only short listed candidates will be contacted. 

****Please do not apply if you do not meet the requirements of the job****

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Assistant Retail Branch Manager

Our client a well-established Retail Chain Company is looking to fill the position of an Assistant Branch Manager. The successful candidate must have experience working in Senior Management for Retail Company. He / she MUST have strong business development skills.

Key Responsibilities:

• Generate and manage business development.
• Build relationship with customers.
• Ensure the customer receives products on time and accurately as per request.
• Efficient manage labour, vehicle fleet, machinery and equipment in order to optimise use.
• Efficiently manage assigned product category by insuring products are correctly ordered, displaced, priced and sold so as to optimise sales and maintain levels of stock.
• Ensured the project is completed as per agreed timelines in a cost effective manner so as to meet or exceed client’s requirements.
• Maintain a daily schedule for each vehicle based on the route allocated for delivery using the picking list.
• Coordinate with the Internal Audit Department to ensure that all stock variance are investigated.

Qualification:

• Must have a minimum of 5 years in senior management.
• Must have relevant experience in retail management.
• Must be willing to work in a high pressure environment.
• Must have a bachelor’s degree in business.
• Must have strong business management skills.
• Candidates with Ceramic experience will have an added advantage.

Monthly gross salary: Ksh.  180,000 - 150,000/= (Approx. 1,578 - 1,894 USD)depending on experience

Deadline: 1st July 2015

Applications:

To apply, please follow the link: http://bit.ly/1THVbHl

Summit Recruitment & Training, Blixen Court, Karen road, Karen.
Only short listed candidates will be contacted. Please indicate in your email which position you are interested in.

****Please do not apply if you do not meet the requirements of the job****

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