Technical sales and Support job in Kenya

Our client is a direct importer & dealer in Agricultural and Industrial Machinery Spare parts and authorised distributor for SKF Bearings & Maintenance Tools, STIHL Agro-Forestry Machinery, MEDWAY Power Transmission products (V- Belts, Chain,Sprockets, Pulleys). And all types of Workshop and Industrial Tools and Hardware.

Our client now seeks to recruit Technical sales and support.It is Mainly a sales position that involves technical support and know how for various industrial, agricultural and workshop machinery and tools sold.

Qualifications.
1. Diploma or degree in any engineering course
2. At least one year experience in a similar role
3. Valid driver\'s license

If you believe you meet the above minimum qualifications and experiences and you are up to take a challenging and rewarding position please send your cv to:info@kenyajobsconnection.com on or before 3rd, December 2010.

Account Executive / Customer Service / Sales

Our Client a leading company in In-house Printing and Corporate indentity is seeking to recruit an individual to fill the position of Account Executive / Customer Service / Sales.The Job Description is as below:

Key performance indicators
Volume / revenue achieved versus budget / target
Actual client coverage, market penetration versus total market share
Account management, credit appraisal and collection
Training days: number of days market visit with Account Manager
Model Account Clients versus target
Number of new clients versus target
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES AND JOB RELATED CHARACTERISTICS:

This position entails direct reports, review and appraisals

1. Develop and maintain the corporate Account clientele, develop a monthly sales plan with the Account Manager to determine how to achieve set sales targets by daily, weekly and eventually monthly.

2. Actively develop Account clients to maximize sales and sales performance, communicate with trade and suppliers on a daily and weekly basis on related benefits on company’s marketing, advertising and promotional support products available.

3. Ensure you identify and activate all possible selling points with your Account Manager and clients. Ensuring that all new clients and orders are delivered to promptly and regularly visited to ensure that continuous business is realized.

4. Ensure all merchandising, Sales presentation products and new products as well as quality and availability are communicated and adhered to within the establishment and with the clients.

5. Build good working relationship with all the Account Clients by providing good service and support. Ensure effective and constant account development and management.

6. Take initiative to find out and report any competitors’ activities that may be available to them and report the same to the Account Manager and the Administrator for further action.

7. Review Daily, Weekly, monthly and quarterly performance and reporting formats taking corrective action where necessary to remedy any expected shortcomings.

8. Monitor market trends and identify product positioning for various products available, ensuring continuity in product enhancement, availability and improvement.

9. Prospect and sell to new and old corporate Account clients, process and negotiate sales deals with Account clients.

10. Make sales presentation to Account clients keeping them informed on new services, products available. Achieve set goals, targets / budgets set by the Managing Director amongst the team members of Account Executives in liaison with the Account Manager.

11. Provide product, market feedback to management / marketing to enhance product availability and improvement. Managing all key Account clients in the designated area region.

12. Maintain a proper and updated purchasing trend and recommend redesigning of the sales activities to maximize volume growth potential through optimum call frequency

QUALIFICATIONS

Must be a graduate and be between the ages of 25 & 30.
She / He should have experience in a similar position.
FUNCTIONAL CAPABILITIES:

• Merchandising knowledge
• Basic trade math
• Steps of the Planned call
• Profit story
• Basic selling skills
• Product & Competitors’ Knowledge
• Corporate account management skills

If you believe you meet the above relevant qualifications and you are capable of handling the challenges and privileges of the job please send you cv to:info@kanyajobsconnection.com on or before 7th December 2010

Personal Assistant to the CEO job in Kenya

Our Client a leading company in In-house Printing and Corporate indentity is seeking to recruit an individual to fill the position of Personal Assistant to the CEO.The Job Description is as below:

DUTIES.

1.All related clerical Duties including Typing, Filing, Public Relations and Customer Service.

2. Management of petty cash disbursement and reconciliation, ensure that all disbursed funds are accounted for with all supporting documents and reconciled. Ensure that all vehicles are fueled, funds are availed for messengers and any other purchase required in time.

3. Provide assistance to Senior Management in whichever way that may fall within their jurisdiction such as typing letters, quotations etc.

4. Assist in overall day-to-day management of the Reception/Front Office area and ensuring that it is organized and clean to depict a positive picture and perception about Capital Colours as a corporate.

5. Assist in receiving and screening visitors & telephone calls discreetly, ensuring that all messages are passed on to the respective persons and that all communications modes are in good working order including but not limited to telephones, fax, e-mail etc.

6. Assist in receiving incoming mail and re-routing it accordingly as well as receiving and responding to general e-mails and ensuring that all e-mails that are received get attention from the recipients within the stipulated period and time frame.

7. Assist to maintain directories of all clients and suppliers, ensuring that communication between us and the clients as well as the suppliers is mutual and responsive to company needs and focus.

8. Assist in booking and confirming appointments, handling of all travel and organizational arrangements for external travel and ensuring that all documents are handled confidentially and safely.

9. Assist in handling routine correspondence, internal and external which include mails and quotations, doing quotations to clients and maintaining a register as well as a summary on a week to week basis of all the quotation sent out to clients and their responses.

10. Assist in maintaining a data base of all our clients, their contact details and their physical addresses to enable easy and quick access to information.

11. Assist to receive and respond to enquiries from the public about the company and sister companies or any other information that may be necessary or of advantage to the company's operations.

12. Assist in doing research and obtaining information from the Internet, sending of E-mails, faxes and Photocopying.

13. Assist in organizing travel arrangements (through travel agent) all travel logistics. These expenditures must be directly approved by the company directors.

14. Carry out any other duties that the Administrator and / or the Transport Manager may see fit It is a requirement that NO driver shall handle company vehicles under the influence of alcohol or drugs of any nature unless authorized

QUALIFICATIONS

Must be a graduate and be between the ages of 25 & 30.

She / He should have experience in a similar position.
Must be excellent in administrative duties including good typing speeds, attention to detail, and have a passion for their work.
FUNCTIONAL CAPABILITIES:
• Good organizational and customer relations skills
• Smart, fluent, outgoing and effective communication skills
• Courteous, clean and organized
• Good telephone mannerism
• People interaction and inter personal skills
• Possess very strong interpersonal skills, team spirit and self drive
• Highly motivated and enthusiastic
If you believe you meet the above relevant qualifications and you are capable of handling the challenges and privileges of the job please send you cv to:info@kanyajobsconnection.com on or before 7th December 2010

Oshwal Academy Nairobi Teachers, Therapists and Counselors Jobs in Kenya

Oshwal Academy Nairobi
(Owned and Managed by: Oshwal Education and Relief Board)

To provide world class, cost effective, friendly and enabling education environment.

Oshwal Academy is an international Day school offering education from Kindergarten to A levels, following the British National Curriculum. The school has an outstanding track record of academic and co-curricular achievements.

Due to rapid growth, applications are invited for the following teaching posts for January 2011.

Kindergaten

Teachers for Age 2 years to 5 years for
Swimming
Learning Support
Primary

Must have Higher Diploma KHA or qualification in Early Childhood Education.

For Special Needs Department
Speech and Language Therapist
Physiotherapist – Must be a trained paramedic and registered with the Association of Physiotherapists.
Secondary and A Level

(i) Students Counselor
Initiate, plan and lead workshops and psychotherapeutic programs in response to identified needs in the Academy.
Must have Postgraduate or similar qualifications in psychology or related discipline.
Demonstrate expertise in using a range of counseling styles and dealing with a range of psychological issues.
Experience in dealing with mixed cultures and ability in school.
(ii) Careers Counselor
Vocational and educational counseling to students.
Be able to organize seminars for students / parents on Careers.
Preference will be given to applicants with experience in British Curriculum Schools.
(iii) Teachers for History, Law, Psychology, Geography, Economics and ICT.

Applicants should:
Have Graduate or Post-Graduate qualification with minimum of 3 years teaching experience of British National Curriculum.
Have a strong proven track record in co and extra-curricular activities.
Be a team player with a multicultural outlook.
Must be computer literate.
Applications indicating section to reach undersigned by 4th December 2010 with colour photo, all contact details and details of two referees.

Please note that only short listed candidates will be contacted.

The General Manager
Oshwal Education & Relief Board
P.O. Box 49633-00100, GPO – Nairobi
Email - generalmanager@oerb.org

Gachoka & Associates Audit and Tax Jobs in Kenya

1. Audit Manager - Ref No. AM1 - 1 Position

2. Audit Seniors - Ref No. AS1 - 3 Positions

3. Tax Senior - Ref No. TS1 - 2 Positions

Audit Manager

Qualifications:
CPA (K)
Supervisory Skills
Audit Experience of at least five (5) years (one year being in a supervisory role)
Be a good team player and a good communicator
Have good leadership and interpersonal skills
Age 28 - 35 years
Tax Seniors and Audit Seniors

Qualifications:
CPA Part III
B.Com (Accounting) Degree
2 years relevant work experience
Age 24- 30 years
CV and Application Letters should be sent via e-mail only to auditor@ga.co.ke quoting the job reference number above, current and expected salary and date available to commence work if selected to reach us not later than Wednesday 1st December 2010.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Tropical Heat Field Officer Job Vacancy in Kenya

An opportunity in an ISO22000:2005 certified company

Field Officer

Duties and Responsibilities

* Identifying potential potato farmers in the target regions for contract farming through field surveys using company set criteria
* Development of long and medium term strategies and policies on raw potato supply to the company
* Development of support programmes to create greater partnership between the company and potato farmers
* Devising methods and procedures for obtaining required data
* Producing various technical and non-technical written reports
* Conducting numerous oral and visual presentations, which non-technical audiences must be able to understand thoroughly
* Identify competency gaps amongst contracted farmers, schedule and carry out farmer education, training and production forecasts
* Establish long term business arrangements with potato suppliers
* Liaise with the relevant stake holders and government officials on potato production and availability.
* Represent the company in stake holders meetings

Qualification and experience required;

* Bachelor of Science degree in Agricultural Economics from a recognized University or any other related degree qualification
* At least 5 years experience in farm management including a good understanding of marketing and credit structures for agricultural commodities.
* Good communication, leadership and organizational skills, very good report writing skills, Computer literate and a valid driving license.
* Able to meet set deadlines with minimal supervision.

If you have the above credentials, please email your current CV, quoting the position as the subject matter to careers@tropicalheat.co.ke

Please include your current and expected remuneration. The applications should reach us not later than 26th November 2010. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

We are an equal opportunities employer.

AFSC Youth Innovations Program Officer Job Vacancy in Nairobi Kenya

The American Friends Service Committee (AFSC) is a Quaker organization that includes people of various faiths who are committed to social justice, peace, and humanitarian service.

Its work is based on the Quaker belief in the worth of every person and faith in the power of love to overcome violence and injustice.

AFSC Somalia Program is looking for Program Officer: Youth Innovations to be based in Nairobi, Kenya.

Key Responsibilities:

* Strengthening youth innovations, entrepreneurships and self-reliance for livelihoods,
* Enhancing the capacity of young men and women to become leaders and change agents through knowledge and skills transfer, and sharing of experiences,
* Restoring peaceful coexistence of communities
with a broader focus on community service, healing and social reconciliations.

Qualifications and Attributes:

* Masters degree in social development, economics, international affairs, peace/ conflict studies, sociology or related field.
* Minimum of 3 years experience on programs related to youth entrepreneurships, social reconciliations and youth mobilization and development.
* Strong English language speaking and writing skills; and Somali language is advantageous
* Excellent facilitation, training, communication, and ability to solve problems in a proactive way
* Good interpersonal skills and the ability to work both independently and in a team.

This position will be offered on an initial contract of one year with possibility of renewal upon mutual agreement. If interested in this position, please send your CV, motivation letter, and 3 references to: afscafricajob@yahoo.com before Monday 3rd January 2011.

Alternatively, you can send your full application to:

P.O. Box 66448 - 00800,
Nairobi-Kenya

Please know that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

AFSC is an Equal Opportunity Employer