Thursday, January 27, 2011

UAP Insurance Customer Relationship Officers and Legal Officer Jobs in Kenya

UAP Insurance ¡s one of the leading insurance companies ¡n the East African region, and ¡s the first foreign underwriter in Southern Sudan. The Company ranks highly in product innovation business volume, market share, profits, net assets and other significant attributes. UAP is the first insurance company in the region, to be ISO certified.

We are looking for qualified individuals to fill the following positions:

Customer Relationship Officers
(Nairobi, Nanyuki, Muranga,Nakuru)

The overall responsibility will be to facilitate the distribution of insurance products and services to satellite distribution centres acting as a link between the Satellite Agencies and the respective Branch office

Key tasks will include:

* Maintaining effective business relationships ¡n the respective satellite office
* Approving specified documents within agreed and set authority limits.
* Prepare quotations, tracking new products sales activity within the satellite offices.
* Assist agents on outstanding underwriting and claims issues whilst responding to customers queries and complaints.
* Assist in facilitating training to the satellite office agents and staff.
* Gather and share business market intelligence
* Marketing and distribution of the Company’s products

Candidates are required to have a diploma in insurance from the College of Insurance or made good progress in the Industry qualifications e.g. ACII; AIIK and a minimum of one year work experience ¡n an insurance company ¡n sales, underwriting or claims department or in a busy Brokerage or Agent’s office.

Legal Officer

The overall responsibility will be to ensure that all liability and third party claims are managed efficiently and in a cost effective manner thereby meeting the customer expectations and the Company’s Corporate Objectives.

Key tasks will include:

* Ensuring correct reserve setting and regular review to reflect current position of the company’s liability.
* Appointing and monitoring the performance of service providers for effective service delivery.
* Recommending changes and giving legal opinions on procedures and gaps arising from the technical process to avoid negative conflict with clients.
* Ensuring that all claims are registered and acknowledged promptly and customers constantly updated on the status to facilitate settlement of the claim.
* Ensuring that recoveries are made promptly and within the specified time scales so as to reduce the final cost of the claim.
* Ensuring that payments are made promptly.
* Supervising, training, mentoring and coaching staff within the unit to ensure they remain motivated.
* Assisting in preparing management reports/opinions to appraise management on Legal claims.

Candidates must have a degree in Law, be an Advocate of the High Court, Strong leadership and analytical skills, and three (3) years practicing experience and two (2) years Insurance experience.

Interested candidates should provide a detailed CV, including present position, current remuneration, names, addresses, and phone contacts of three professional referees, copies of professional/educational certificates and send it to:

Group Human Resources Manager,
UAP Holdings Ltd,
P O Box 43013-001 00,
Nairobi.

Or email: recruitment@uapkenya.com

Closing date of applications: February 11,2011

Roy Oils Sales People Jobs in Kenya

Roy Oils (K) Ltd is the main distributor for Libya Oil (K)Ltd. We distribute top-quality lubricants, LPG gas and chemical products manufactured by Oilibya to local and national clients in the Automotive, Industrial and chemical Industries, Primary Metals and Machining Industries, Mining and Contractor Industries.

Roy Oils(K) partners with Oilibya to bring our clients additional support services and specialty products to support their ongoing manufacturing or transportation needs for lubrication.

Mission

Roy Oils (K) distributes and supports only the highest quality services and products. With this as our primary mission, we work closely with our valued clients to establish solid business relationships within the local Nairobi market, and in the national market as well.

Today’s market requires new approaches to marketing and client satisfaction.

Today’s client is seeking the most cost-effective alternatives while expecting the best possible products and services from its vendor base. Roy Oils (K) mission is to provide all of the above to the Automotive, transport, and Industrial marketplace.

We are looking for two youthful and energetic sales persons to take our company and products to new markets to Nairobi and its suburbs. This offer is based on a basic salary and commission on the sales made.

If you believe you have what it takes to meet the task send your application letter and CV to zakir@royoils.com so as to reach him by 31st Jan 2011

Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted for interviews.

Nation Sub Editors Trainees Careers

Job Ref: HR-SE-01-11

Are you a practicing journalist and wish to switch careers?

Well then this is your chance.

Do you have a passion to work in the editorial back-end activities, where you will contribute to the design and quality of the Group’s journalism.

Nation Media Group wishes to recruit suitably qualified candidates for our in-house sub editors’ trainee program.

The first of its kind, this will be a four month in-depth training program that will equip you with the requisite subbing and editing skills.

We are looking for talented, innovative and enthusiastic journalists with proven writing and editing abilities and sound current affairs knowledge.

The successful candidates will be trained to:

* Check and correct editorial copy for facts, accuracy, taste, house- style; language use, clarity and balance to conform to NMG Editorial Policy;
* Sub, edit copy to fit without distorting facts or dispensing with salient points
* Select and crop pictures and edit captions
* Design editorial pages
* Ensure NMG content is properly projected on all our media platforms;
* Ensure timely publishing on our various media platforms;

Knowledge & Skills requirements:

* University Degree;
* A Post Graduate diploma in Journalism;
* 3 to 4 years working experience as a journalist;
* Good level of knowledge of current affairs;
* Ability to work with minimum supervision and cope with the pressure and tight deadlines.

Interested candidates who meet the above criteria should apply online on http://career.nationmedia.com not later than 4th February, 2011.

FMCG Beverage Industry Company Career Opportunities

1. Human Resource Assistant

2. Sales Representatives - Western, Coast, Nairobi and Central region

3. Formal Market Manager

We are a leading FMCG Company dealing with key brands in the beverage industry seeking to recruit driven and dynamic individuals to fill the following vacancies:

Job Title: Human Resource Assistant
Department: Human Resource
Reports to: Human Resource Manager

Job Purpose

The Human Resources Assistant helps with the implementation of services, policies, and programs by carrying out
responsibilities in some or all of the following functional areas: departmental development, HRIS, employee relations,
training and development, benefits, compensation/payroll administration, organization development, executive
administration, and employment.

The Human Resources Assistant contributes to the accomplishment of Human Resources practices and objectives that
will provide an employee-oriented, high performance culture that emphasizes empowerment, quality, productivity and standards, goal attainment, and the recruitment and ongoing development of a superior workforce.

The HR Assistant has partial responsibility in these areas:

* recruiting and staffing logistics;
* performance management and improvement tracking systems;
* employee orientation, development, and training logistics;
* employee relations;
* employer – employee communication;
* compensation and benefits administration – payroll link to the Time and Attendance system
* employee safety, welfare, wellness, and health reporting; and
* employee services;
* maintaining employee files and the HR filing system and record keeping;
* Assisting with the day-to-day efficient operation of the HR office.

Skills, Qualifications & Experience

* At least a Diploma in Human Resource Management
* Minimum 2 years relevant experience in HR administration
* Hands-on experience HR & Payroll system
* Employment law & labour regulations Local regulatory environments including overtime, equal employment, fair labour practices, etc.
* Knowledge of income tax laws/rules
* Strong human resource advisory skills
* Solid PC / MS Office skills
* English proficiency
* Creation and use
* Data crunching and insights
* Analytical and mathematical skills
* Good Business acumen

Job Title: Sales Representatives - Western, Coast, Nairobi and Central region
Department: Sales and Distribution
Reports to: Area Manager

Job Purpose

Generate orders, maintain standards and identify growth opportunities within a channel/customer in order to drive sales volumes, brand loyalty, in-outlet execution and customer service excellence.

Primary Responsibilities

* Sales Planning
* Sales Execution
* Volume Generation
* Customer Satisfaction
* Market Intelligence
* Market place competitiveness
* Sales Administration – Reporting & Budgeting & Sales measurement

Knowledge and Skill Requirements

* At least 2 years Sales and marketing experience (including field based exposure) in the FMCG Sector.
* Sound understanding of the FMCG sector.
* Sound negotiating skills
* Good written and verbal communication skills
* High level of attention to detail.
* Goal driven
* Assertiveness

Qualifications

* At least a Diploma in Sales and Marketing

Working Conditions

Working conditions are normal for a conducive office environment. Work requires significant local travel and may require occasional overnight travel and weekend and/or evening work.

Please specify on your cover letter, the region (Coast, Central, Western, and Nairobi) applied for.

Title: Formal Market Manager
Reporting to: Sales and Distribution Director

Job purpose: To develop and sustain the portfolio of brands specific to key accounts in accordance with the image and objectives set by the company.

Primary Responsibilities

* Sales Management
* Distribution Management
* Planning
* Customer Relationship
* People Management
* Management Reporting & Budgeting

Knowledge and Skill Requirements

* 5 years sales and distribution experience (including field based exposure).
* Sound understanding of the FMCG sector.
* Sound negotiating skills
* Experience in financial management.
* Understanding of fleet management.
* High level of attention to detail.
* Leadership qualities and skills.

Qualifications

* Degree in Business Administration, Sales & Marketing or related field.

Working Conditions

Working conditions are normal for a conducive office environment. Work requires significant local travel and may require occasional overnight travel and weekend and/or evening work.

Interested candidates should send their application letter highlighting their current remuneration accompanied by a detailed CV, copies of certificates, testimonials, names, telephone & E-mail contacts of two referees not later than
Monday 31st January 2011 to

DNA. No. 851
P.O. Box 49010 – 00100 Nairobi

Only short listed candidates will be contacted.

Real Estates Field Marketers and Travel Consultants Careers

1. Real Estates Field Marketers & Sales Executives

A property company based in Nairobi is looking for Field Marketers able to drive its sales.

Qualifications:

* Minimum O level Certificate in Education.
* Diploma in Sales & Marketing or related field
* Knowledge and Experience in Real Estate an added advantage.
* Computer literacy
* Ability to meet set sales targets
* Ability to work with little supervision
* Persons of high integrity.

2. Travel Consultants

A large Travel Agency based in Nairobi requires Experienced Travel Consultants:

Qualifications:

* IATA Diploma.
* Proficiency in use of Galileo and Amadeus booking Systems
* Minimum 05 years working experience in a busy Travel Agency. Those with experience in IATA recognised Agencies have an added advantage.
* Proficiency in use of Ms Office packages.
* Knowledge in Travel Sales an added advantage.

Applications stating the years of experience and current remuneration to be sent by Wednesday, 02nd February, 2011, quoting the ref, position on the envelop, to be sent to:

C/O Jane Ojonde,
PO Box 49722 – 00100, Nairobi
or hard delivery in our Offices:
C/o Jane Ojonde.
Weensllyn Ventures,
Ist Floor. Room 12.
I & M Bank Towers, Kenyatta Avenue.

Value Addition and Productivity Consultants Career Opportunities

Global Institute of Management urgently needs experienced Experts / Consultants in Value Addition and Productivity for the following products:

1. Cotton / Textile
2. Leather
3. Coffee / Tea
4. Pyrethrum
5. Fish

Qualifications

* Masters or Doctorate Degree

Please send detailed CV attaching photocopies of your certificates before 28th February 2011 to:

The Executive Director
Global Institute of Management
P.O. Box 24741-00502
Karen, Nairobi
E-mail: info@gim.ac.ke
Website: http://www.gim.ac.ke

Plan Consultancy Services for Review of Strategy for Working with Community Based Organisations

Request for Expression of Interest

Consultancy Services for Review of Strategy for Working with Community Based Organisations

Background

Plan is an international child-centred community development organization without political, religious or governmental affiliations.

Objective

* To assess the relevance, effectiveness and appropriateness of the strategy which Plan has followed for the last 5 years in working with community based organisation and to recommend changes or alternative approaches.

Scope and Coverage

* The scope of the study will include comprehensive literature review and the design and implementation of a survey of sampled CBOs

Terms of Reference

The consultancy will consider such areas as relevance, governance, representation, accountability and legitimacy.

Interested consultancy firms may obtain a copy of the full Terms of Reference (free of charge) at the address provided below or contact this e-mail address: job.ireri@planinternational.org

Requirements

Eligible consulting organisations will be required to provide their full proposals on standard formats by the end of 14 February. They will need to submit both technical and financial proposals separately.

Consultants must demonstrate experience in similar assignments in Kenya in the last four years., be well-grounded in social science with excellent knowledge of organizational development. The selected consultant must sign and adhere to Plan’s Child Protection Policy.

The completed expression of interest documents must be delivered to the address below and received before 1200 hours on 4th February 2011. All documents must be in a single, blank sealed envelope clearly marked ‘’TENDER FOR REVIEW OF CBO FRAMEWORK’’ and addressed to:

The Tender Committee,
Plan International Kenya,
Dennis Pritt Road,
Opposite SilverOak Kindergarten,
P.O. Box 25196 – 00603, Lavington
Nairobi. Kenya.

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