FMCG Company Demand and Supply Planner Job in Kenya

Vacancy: Demand and Supply Planner

Our client in the FMCG Industry is looking to hire a Demand and Supplier Planner who will primarily be responsible for all forecasting and replenishment activities associated with customers and products. 

The Demand and Supply Planner will also be responsible for creating and maintaining forecast models for their customers, incorporating business intelligence and forecasting information gathered from sales, marketing, finance, retailer replenishment analysts, and other sources.

AVU Programs Officer Job in Kenya

Job Title: Programs Officer

1. Introduction
 

i. The African Virtual University (AVU): The AVU is a Pan African Intergovernmental Organization established by charter with the mandate of significantly increasing access to quality higher education and training through the innovative use of information communication technologies. 

A Charter, establishing the AVU as an Intergovernmental Organization, has been signed so far by nineteen (19) African Governments - Kenya, Senegal, Mauritania, Mali, Cote d’Ivoire, Tanzania, Mozambique, Democratic Republic of Congo, Benin, Ghana, Republic of Guinea, Burkina Faso, Niger, South Sudan, Sudan, The Gambia, Guinea-Bissau, Ethiopia and Cape Verde. 

The AVU has its headquarters in Nairobi, Kenya and a Regional office in Dakar Senegal with Host-Country Agreements and Diplomatic Status with the two governments.

The AVU Business Plan 2009-2014 has two main thrusts: 

(a) Educational and support services provided on a fee basis; and 

(b) Not-for-profit development services. 

The Not-for-profit development services aims at building the capacity of AVU Partner Institutions (PIs) with an objective of increasing access to quality education through the following activities: 

• updating and developing content; 
• Open Educational Resources (OER) Development; 
• AVU Capacity Enhancement Program (ACEP); 
• set up/upgrade ODeL centers; developing professional networks through Communities of Practices; 
• Research and Development; and 
• Quality Evaluation and Benchmarking.

Some of the not-for-profit development services were delivered from 2005 to 2011 through the AVU Multinational Project I, funded by the African Development Bank (AfDB) and implemented in 10 African countries with 12 participating institutions.
 

ii. The AfDB-funded Multinational Support Project: The AfDB is funding a second phase of the Multinational Project which will build on the first phase and will extend its benefits to more countries. 

The overall objective of the AVU Multinational Project II is to strengthen the capacity of the AVU and a network of 27 institutions to deliver and manage quality ICT integrated education and training opportunities in 21 African countries. 

The project has the following activities:

(1) Establishment of new Open Distance and eLearning (ODeL) Centres and/or upgrading of exiting AVU Learning Centres as well as Internet connectivity provision at AVU Partner Institutions; 

(2) Development and/or improvement, and delivery of four ICT integrated Programs: AVU Capacity Enhancement Program (ACEP); Teacher Education, Computer Science, and Peace and Conflict Resolution; 

(3) Gender Mainstreaming 

(4) Research and Development; 

(5) Promotion and development of Open Education Resources (OERs); and 

(6) Enhancement of AVU Capacity .
 

The AVU Multinational Project II is being implemented in 27 AVU Partner Institutions in the following 21 countries: nine (9) Francophone African Countries: Benin, Burkina Faso, Burundi, Cameroon, Democratic Republic of Congo, Mali, Mauritania, Niger, Senegal; four (4) Lusophone African Countries: Angola, Cape Verde, Guinea Bissau and Mozambique; and eight (8) Anglophone African Countries: Ethiopia, Gambia, Ghana, Kenya, Nigeria, Rwanda, Sudan, and Tanzania.

To successfully implement the activities related to the development of the education programs in the project, the AVU wishes to engage a Programs Officer to undertake the administrative tasks. 

The Programs officer will work with the Educational Technology and Learning Resources (ET&LR) unit in the implementation of the following programs: 

(i) Open Distance and eLearning Professional Development (ODeLPD); Teacher Education (TEP); Applied Computer Science (ACSP); and Peace Management and Conflict Resolution (PM&CR).

2. Scope of Work
 

The Programs’ Officer will be responsible for the following tasks in the ET&LR Unit:

• Coordinating the engagement process of the required consultant in the unit
• Ensuring the consultants and Subject matter experts have been issued with contracts in a timely manner
• Processing the payments of the consultants
• Managing the communication in terms of drafting letters and or emails in the programs
• Assisting in compiling Unit’s Reports
• Meticulously keeping all records of the processes in the unit, that is, managing the filing (electronic and manual) system of all processes’ records.
• Drafting letters, scheduling appointments and providing support in development of presentations and public awareness materials
• Making logistical arrangements for seminars, workshops, study tours, conferences and coordinating travel arrangements for the unit
• Liaising with procurement and finance offices for timely acquisition of goods and services required
• Coordinating the translation of Unit’s documents and modules in the unit by external firms(s)
• Translating short administrative documents
• Arranging and taking notes in Unit’s meeting and file them accordingly
• Any other duties that may be assigned from time to time.

3. Deliverables and Expected Outcomes

• Well-coordinated and documented processes in the ET&LR unit
• Contracts and payment of consultants and SMEs done in a timely manner
• Well-arranged and documented meetings
• Timely and relevant communication with stake holders in the Unit’s activities
• Reports drafted and finalized as needed
• Units seminars and workshops (virtual of face to face) meticulously planned and implemented
• Units travel logistics efficiently arranged
• Units required goods and services acquired in a timely manner
• Well-coordinated translation process for the Units documents and modules
• Short administrative documents translated as requested
• Other duties requested accomplished as agreed

4. Qualifications of the Programs Officer

• University degree in Languages and Literature/Social Sciences/Business studies or a related subject is required.
• At least five years relevant working experience
• Good understanding of budgeting and financial management procedures
• Proficiency in database applications and MS office suit
• Experience in an NGO or international organization environment is an added advantage
• Good interpersonal skills
• Demonstrated experience in planning, organizing and co-ordination of meetings and workshops
• Demonstrated office Management skills and experience gained in a busy office
• Ability to work under tight schedules and willingness to put in extra hours
• Ability to work under minimum supervision
• Excellent oral and written bi-lingual communication skills in English and French; or English and Portuguese. Tri-lingual skills in English, Portuguese and French are an added advantage.

5. Modalities of Work and Timelines: The officer will work full time dedicating 8 hours in a day for 5 days a week
 

6. Duration: The successful candidate will be appointed for 12 months.
 

7. Reporting: The Programs Officer will report to the Manager, Educational Technology &Learning Resources or any other person that the AVU may appoint from time to time.
 

8. Payment: The officer will be paid at a monthly rate commensurate with his/her education and experience

How to Apply

Application must include an application letter and detailed curriculum vitae with: a telephone number; email and residential addresses; and names with contact addresses of three professional references. 

Applications should be sent to job@avu.org and must have Programs Officer as the email subject. 

The successful candidate will be based at the AVU Headquarters in Nairobi, Kenya. 

The organization requires to fill this position urgently and therefore applications will be reviewed as they are received.

The African Virtual University (AVU) is an equal opportunity employer.

Note: ONLY shortlisted candidates will be contacted

Website: www.avu.org

Business Support Officer Job in Kenya

Job Description Summary
 

Reporting to the Group Chief Executive Officer the job holder will be expected to provide high level business, strategic and technical support to the CEO. 

The individual will also provide administrative support to team members to ensure the team meets its divisional targets and objectives through effective and efficient working practices and procedures.
 

The main purpose of this role is to provide efficient, professional and high quality pro-active business support to the Chief Executive Officer and other stakeholders. 

The main duties are: 

Job Duties 

Business Management 

• Accountable for managing the CEO’s office on a daily basis. 
• Divert as much of the routine/less complex matters as possible away from the CEO thereby leaving him free to concentrate on only the most important matters 
• Act as the main reference point both in the presence and absence of the CEO respond to resolve to a wide range of queries, channeling to the appropriate area(s) as is necessary.
• Act as a first point of contact for the Executive Office, dealing efficiently and effectively with high level enquiries from clients and other business associates
• Support the CEO with business planning, budget and performance monitoring for cost centers managed by the CEO
• Accompany the CEO on official business engagements visits and take responsibility for completing resultant work/actions. 
• Act as focal point for CEO’s office in tracking strategy implementation and collating reports on the same for CEO. 
• Assist the Chief Executive Officer with the preparation of briefings and reports 
• Ability to develop and generate new business opportunities for the organization by generating leads and actualizing them to generate revenue. 
• First point of telephone enquiries and ensure all messages are forwarded/auctioned on quickly and efficiently. 
• Liaise with management and staff regarding a wide range of ongoing matters. 
• Undertake any projects or initiatives handed down by the CEO. This will include research work, collection and questioning of information, attendance of meetings, strategic input, production of reports etc. 
• Assist in the financial management/forecasting of programmes and running costs for the organization 
• Analyze information, intelligence and prepare briefings for the management team 
• Support other team activities as required (including minute taking, aspects of travel arrangements, accommodation and facilitating event functions.

Key Relationships
 

Person specifications:
 

A. Behavioural competencies:

• Building and Managing Relationships – develop rapport and working effectively with a diverse range of people, sharing knowledge and skills to deliver shared goals
• Develop new professional relationships
• Understands differences, anticipates areas of conflict and takes action
• Fosters an environment where others feel respected
• Identifies opportunities for joint working to minimize duplication and deliver shared goals

B. Communicating and Influencing

• Presents information and arguments clearly and convincingly so that others see the organization as credible/articulate and to engage with.
• Represents self and team positively within the organization
• Speaks and writes clearly and succinctly using appropriate language that is easy to understand
• Considers the target audience, adapting style and communication method accordingly
• Communicates persuasively and confidently and checks for understanding
• Actively supports new initiatives and tries different ways of doing things
• Provides workable solutions to solve immediate work issues and challenges

C. Planning and Organizing

• Prioritizes work in line with key team or project deliverables
• Makes contingency plans to account for changing work priorities, deadlines and milestones
• Identifies and consults with sponsors or stakeholders in planning work
• Pays close attention to detail, ensuring team’s work is delivered to a high standards
• Negotiates realistic timescales for work delivery and ensuring team deliverables can be met
• Responds flexibly to changing circumstances
• Recognizes when unable to cope and asks others for help
• Demonstrates openness to changing work priorities and deadlines

Skills & Competencies  

The successful candidate will need to meet the following person specification: 

• Graduate or equivalent level through work experience 
• Strong business acumen with ability to quickly connect with business issues and make value-adding analysis 
• Highly organized and takes control of own work effectively and that of the people supported 
• Calm, efficient and remains cool when the pressure (both time and quantity of work and behavior of others) is on whilst ensuring that things happen and any work is accurate and timely. 
• High level of active listening skills
• Confident/strong personality – able to hold own ground in a polite and appropriate manner 
• Dynamic and strategic thinking and ability to connect details with the bigger picture 
• Previous working experience in a professional firm 
• Excellent Administrative skills including personal organization, coordination and prioritization ability 
• Analytical and numerical skills to enable the jobholder deal with financials
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills including proven report and proposal writing skills
• Proven PC skills, highly proficient in Microsoft Office applications including ability to develop high impact presentations 
• Significant relationship and interpersonal skills with strong tact and diplomacy to deal with the variety of people and situations (cross-cultural sensitivity) 
• Strong drive and energy, self-motivated, effective under pressure willing to take personal responsibility and accountability 
• Ability to multi-task and coordinate a variety of activities/projects simultaneously 
• High degree of integrity, honesty and confidentiality 
• Exceedingly attentive to details, ability to focus and conduct business with few errors 
• Approachable, tenacious and works well under pressure 
• Ability to speak French or Portuguese will be an added advantage.

If you believe you qualify for this position, please send your CV and details of your current and expected remuneration to recruit@humantalentrecruit.com
 

Only qualified candidates shall be contacted

TechnoServe Business Advisor Job in Kenya

Business Advisor

Connected Farmer Alliance Program

I. General Information:

TechnoServe is an international non-profit economic development organization in 1968 out of a conviction that a vibrant private sector is an essential foundation for economic growth and poverty reduction.  

TechnoServe undertakes targeted, catalytic technical assistance and other programming to increase the competitiveness of entrepreneurs, businesses and industries that in-turn provide sustainable employment, inclusion of the poor and increased incomes.  

TechnoServe operates in 25 developing countries with over 1,000 employees. 

A substantial portion of our work is in agriculture, enhancing farm productivity and commodity quality and addressing gaps in processing and other agribusiness capacities.  

Our programs increase smallholder access to new technologies, aggregation and storage mechanisms, markets, critical information and finance.  

TechnoServe also undertakes structured programs to identify and support high potential entrepreneurs in various sectors through leadership mentoring networks, formalization support, access to capital and development of sustainable business services.

II. Primary Purpose & Function:

TechnoServe is in the process of securing funding for a $10 million Global Development Alliance (GDA) funded by USAID and Africa’s leading Mobile Network Operator (MNO). 

The three-year Connected Farmer Alliance (CFA) will develop and launch business-to-business (B2B) and business-to-business-to-consumer (B2B2C) mobile solutions that will create market opportunities for smallholder farmers and improve return on investment for the agribusinesses that source from them, while unlocking new market opportunities for MNOs in Kenya, Tanzania, and Mozambique.

The CFA will facilitate access to output and financial markets for 500,000 rural smallholders, nearly 150,000 of whom will be women. 

By developing sustainable business models that serve the interests of a broad range of private sector stakeholders, the CFA will seek to prove the commercial viability of rural mobile solutions. 

By profitably serving rural markets across a representative cross-section of African information and communication technology (ICT) industries, the CFA will pave the way for widespread replication of developed mobile solutions across the sub-continent.

III. Purpose

TechnoServe seeks three world class Business Advisors (BAs) – two in Kenya and one in Tanzania – to lead the provision of services to TechnoServe CFA clients, which will include agribusinesses, government extension agents and lead farmers. 

The BAs’ mission is to backstop the management of the program, train clients on relevant mobile solutions and support Monitoring & Evaluation (M&E) to document program performance and impact.

IV. Duties & Responsibilities:

1.    Project Management

• Backstop Country Lead on project work planning, budgeting and stakeholder engagement
• Enable accurate and timely reporting to all stakeholders and partners as well as meet TechnoServe internal processes
• Monitor program results and achievements and identify lessons learned and areas of improvement for the CFA and future programming.
• Carry out country-specific gender analysis to better understand the constraints facing women’s program participation and their ability to control program-related benefits
• Maintain project work plan and activity budget
• Ensure timeliness and quality of activity implementation
• Actively participate in regular team meetings to track implementation progress and share relevant program and administrative data
• Support the production of narrative and M&E reports by collecting relevant data for monitoring and evaluation purposes
• Ensure excellence in execution of all program activities and events

2.    Mobile supply chain solutions for rural smallholder farmers

• Identify and sign-up partner agribusinesses in each country
• Conduct needs assessment to determine information flows needed to make smallholder sourcing
• economically viable
• Identify mobile services that meet needs identified by needs assessments
• Identify technology partners that can help develop solutions; support partners to develop and test solutions
• Support agribusinesses on marketing and acquisition

3.     Mobile financial services for rural smallholder farmers

• Identify and sign-up partner financial institutions in each country
• Conduct needs assessment to determine financial services requirements of rural men and women
• smallholders
• Identify mobile services that meet needs identified by needs assessments
• Identify technology partners that can help develop solutions; support partners to develop and test solutions
• Support financial institutions on marketing and acquisition

4.     VAS business support for new services to smallholders

• Define Accelerator processes, evaluation criteria, and support systems; launch and promote to stimulate applicants
• Screen and select incubated businesses and enter into agreements
• Provide business support service and facilitate access to finance and market linkage for selected applicants

5.     Capacity Building and Gender integration into overall project management system and approach

• Contribute to the design and delivery of training to clients on the use and management of relevant mobile solutions
• Develop strategy to encourage women smallholder farmers to adopt mobile services
• Conduct gender integration training for program stakeholders
• Incorporate targets for women's participation into work plans and performance management plans

6.     Learning, M&E system operational

• Working closely with the Regional M&E Manager, collect data on customer usage of mobile solutions, and impact of services on rural farmers
• Participate in ongoing M&E reporting, baseline assessment, midterm evaluation and closeout impact assessment
• Participate in organizing events in each country to disseminate learnings to private sector stakeholders on development and launch of commercially viable mobile solutions that benefit smallholders, including sex-differentiated understanding of adoption and use

V. Knowledge & Expertise:

• Bachelors Degree or equivalent title in business administration or related field work
• 3 years experience in agribusinesses, business, finance, and/or design and administration of projects
• Deep knowledge of the local business and technology environment and trends
• Experience in agribusiness, stakeholder management banking and/or micro finance and ICT related field Proven ability to develop business plans
• Skills and experience in M&E and gender integration is an added advantage
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Strong interpersonal skills, excellent oral and written communications
• Self-motivated person with proven entrepreneurial and leadership skills

Reports to: Country Lead

Position Location: Nairobi, Kenya

To Apply: 

Please submit your application (by email only) to ke-recruit@tns.org  with the position title placed in the subject line. Please include 

(1) cover letter describing your interest, 

(2) curriculum vitae, 

(3) salary history, and 

(4) telephone contacts of three referees (former supervisors). 

Please include all requirements in one document (pdf). Applications will be treated confidentially.  

Deadline for applications is Wednesday 17th October 2012.  Note that only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

Mercy Corps Business Officers Jobs in Western, Central, Nyanza, Coast and Rift Valley Kenya

Position Description
 

Vacancy Announcement 
 

Business Officer Positions to based in Western, Central, Nyanza, Coast and Rift Valley
 

Program / Department Summary

Mercy Corps works amid disasters, conflicts, chronic poverty and instability to unleash the potential of people who can win against impossible odds. Since 1979, Mercy Corps has provided $1 billion in assistance to people in 82 nations. 

Supported by headquarters offices in North America, Europe, and Asia, the agency's unified global programs employ 3,500 staff worldwide and reach 9 million people in more than 40 countries. 

Over the last five years, more than 90 percent of the agency's resources have been allocated directly to programs that help people in need.

Mercy Corps is implementing a 3-year program under USAID’s Yes Youth Can initiative, covering six regions in Kenya; Western, Nyanza, Rift Valley, Central, Nairobi and Coast. The core of this program is a 

The Tahidi Youth Fund (TYF), which will be a youth-owned, youth-led and youth-managed financial facility to support local solutions for community economic development as it grows in value. 

This program aims to appropriately empower Kenyan youth (15-30yrs) to strengthen their socio-economic and political stakes through youth-led and managed initiatives and institutions.

The TYF will in the first three years provide sustainable financial and skills development assistance to approximately 200,000 youth through a variety of youth-identified social and economic community development projects.
   
General Position Summary
 

Working under the direction of the Regional Manager, the Business Officer will ensure field-level and institutional compliance with the TYF grant operations manual and any other additional guiding policy under this program.

This position will work with other Business Officers and other stakeholders in a designated geographical area of operations, in order to engage directly with County Youth Bunge Forums and Youth Bunges (which are mobilized by the Yes Youth Can-Regional projects) to provide Community Development Grants, micro investments, and other programs. 

The Business Officer will execute a standardized grant application process and procedure in a transparent, client friendly manner. 

The Business Officer is a key function in fraud prevention and grant management at the field level.

Essential Job Functions

• Engage directly with qualifying Youth Bunges in an efficient, transparent, client-friendly manner in order to provide Community Development Grants to Youth Bunges.
• Provide qualifying Youth Bunges with all information regarding the processes, policies and procedures of applying for a grant from the TYF Youth Grant Fund, specifically highlighting the role and responsibility of the Youth Bunge.
• Work in a respectful, transparent manner with the County Youth Bunge Forums by creating an environment in which the County Bunges are provided an equal space and opportunity to lead the grant application process in conjunction with the TYF Regional Manager.
• Support the Youth Bunges and County Bunges in becoming stronger, more sustainable youth institutions.
• Drive a client-friendly “front office” service delivery process to all Youth Bunges that are engaged.
• Work with the field Finance Officer to ensure smooth disbursement of funds to the Youth Bunges.
• Provide minimal technical assistance across a variety of areas such as: agriculture, light manufacturing, horticulture, technology etc. etc.
• Work with the TYF team to gradually and effectively utilize information from the database for future strategic planning of the fund from the 3rd year of operation.
• Ensure proper filing of all hard copy documents and correspondences of clients. 
• Maintain a client file for all Youth Groups who apply for a TYF Grant.
• Oversee effective communication and conduct outreach to all TYF potential clients on procedures for accessing funds, including time frames.
• Present monthly fund updates to TYF management team.

Supervisory Responsibility:
 

Accountability Reports Directly To: Regional Manager
 

Works Directly With: Relevant Field Level Colleagues and Head Office Team

Knowledge and Experience:

• Five or more years of work experience with increasing responsibilities in private, NGO or government sector.
• Experience implementing, monitoring and managing Community Development or Youth Leadership projects at the field-level.
• Demonstrated skills in outreach, meeting facilitation, and public speaking.
• Bachelor's degree in economic development or development-related filed is preferred. Professional grant making training is desirable.
• Two or more years of experience in grants making and management, especially under a USAID grant, is preferred.
• Experience in identifying and managing fraud within the NGO, public or private sector preferred.
• Strong organizational and planning skills.
• Advanced computer skills in MS Office programs, particularly Excel.
• Excellent oral and written English skills.
• Thorough understanding of project management cycle.
• Proven project management experience.

Success Factors

• Zero tolerance for fraud.
• Demonstrated understanding of multiple business environments.
• Demonstrated ability to provide leadership and communicate effectively with team members to ensure achievement of overall program objectives.
• Proven ability to learn quickly, take initiative, and be accountable for results. 
• Even temperament and a good sense of humor are appreciated.
• Commitment to transparency, accountability and compliance with donor, organizational and national policies and regulations.
• Any other duties as assigned by supervisor and characteristic to the position

Living /Environmental Conditions:
 

The positions will be based in Western, Nyanza, Rift Valley, Central, Coast or Nairobi; up to 40% field travel within the designated region of responsibility is required.

Mercy Corps Team members represent the agency both during and outside of work hours when deployed in a field posting or on a visit/TDY to a field posting. Staff are expected to conduct themselves in a professional manner and respect local laws, customs and MC's policies, procedures, and values at all times and in all in-country venues.

To Apply:
 

Interested candidates who meet the above required qualifications and experience should submit an application on before 3rd August at 4.00p.m to Hrkenya@ke.mercycorps.org

Applications must include: cover letter, and detailed Curriculum Vitae (CV) listing three professional references (including a recent supervisor). Cover letters should indicate geographic availability.

Please submit with subject heading: “Application for the position of Business Officer Based in ……….”. Applications without this subject heading will be disqualified. 

Please do not attach any certificates. 

(ONLY Qualified short-listed candidates will be contacted)

(shortlisting will be done as the applications comes in)

Event Manager Job in Nairobi Kenya

Event Manager

Responsibilities

He or she has to identify the target audience.
 

Responsible for planning and coordinating all aspects before any can be executed.
 

Has to execute the event and ensure that it complies with the local and national safety regulations.
 

Duty to hire staff and equipments.
 

He or she has the responsibility to cater for each client’s needs.
 

He or she to be part of the marketing process.

Skills and specifications

The required skills and specifications are as follows:

• The person needs to have the excellent communication skills both written and oral.
• He or she should have the Strong problem solving skills.
• He or she has to be a good team member and Able to work in a team arrangement/
• The person should be good in public relations.
• He or she should possess technical knowledge.
• He or she should have strong organizational skills and ability to work and meet deadlines.
• The person needs to have the exceptional motivational skills to do the job.
• He or she must have strong possession of good people management/supervisory skills
• The person should have the ability to make sound decisions fast and work in a high paced, high pressure environment

Education and qualifications

• The basic requirement is a Diploma / degree in food service and hospitality management.
• Working experience of two year.

Interested applicants are invited to send applications not later than 27/07/2012 to: jobsclient@gmail.

All applicants should include a reliable day-time telephone contact and must be accompanied with a detailed CV and cover letter.

NB: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted

Brand Executives Jobs in Kenya

Brand Executives 

(2 Positions)

Location: Nairobi

Our client, a creative-led design agency specializing in generation of compelling design solutions and brand innovation seeks to recruit Brand Executives.

Job Scope:

Develop and direct the marketing efforts for particular brands or products assigned.  

The candidate will also be responsible for coordinating activities such as sales, advertising, promotions, marketing research and package development.

Key Roles & Responsibilities

• Ensuring brand profitability, visibility and relevance
• Understanding market and customer
• Accountability for brand’s performance & working closely with sales team
• Formulating and implementing marketing strategies
• Responsible for brand building, liaising with agencies, production of in house promotional materials and publications, preparing press releases and organizing promotional activities
• Preparation of brand plans, promotional strategies and implementation plans
• Brand sales analysis and follow up for strategy implementation
• Piloting the innovations and expanding markets
• Keep up to date with market trends and new developments utilizing information for business improvement
• Execution of trade and promotional activities
• Providing market analysis information pertaining to competitors, trends and activities
• Conducting feasibility studies and product launches for product development

Qualifications and Competencies

• Bachelors degree with a marketing focus preferred
• 3 to 4 years experience in a similar capacity
• Self motivated, creative and ability to work independently
• Recognize problems, reacting quickly and effectively to resolve them
• Confident communicator with people at all levels internally and externally with the ability to adapt communication to different audiences

To apply, send your cover letter and CV only to jobs@flexi-personnel.com before Friday 6th July 2012. 

Clearly indicate the position applied for and the minimum salary expectation on the subject line.