Desktop Support Engineer Job in Kenya

Desktop Support Engineer

1. Experience on Microsoft Exchange configuration and troubleshooting.

2. Active Directory

3. Experience in configuring Workstations to join a Domain network

4. Basic support knowledge in troubleshooting domain workstations and domain networks

5. Knowledge of WinXP/Win 7/ Exchange client

Email: bharath.a@dhanushinfotech.net

Talinda East Africa Office Administrator Job in Kenya

Talinda East Africa, a Kenyan medium sized value added reseller of VoIP, IP PBX, Wi-Fi and SBC solutions are recruiting an Office Administrator. 

Reporting to the General Manager, the position serves to effectively manage the office operations and accounting. 

Core responsibilities: 

A. General Office Administration 

• Ensure procedures are followed in procurement of all materials and services. 
• Assist with HR, filing, letters, HR calendar of events, leave administration and pay slip management.
• Ensure all sales leads collected are entered in-to the Lead database correctly and all customer contacts are recorded on the customer database. 
• Ensure all bid documents are collected, completed and delivered on time by the relevant sales staff. 
• Stock, Office equipment and furniture management and maintenance. 
• Manage the office reception area; receiving and transferring incoming calls, Welcoming visitors, preparing office refreshments and ensuring the office is clean and tidy at all times. 
• B. Accounting 
•  Entry of sales invoices and expense receipts to the accounting software (QuickBooks) and proper manual filing of all documents. 
• Petty cash management
• General ledger maintenance 
• Preparation of monthly Financial Management Reports(Profit and Loss Statement, Balance sheet, Accounts Receivables Report and Accounts Payable Report)
• Calculation of monthly VAT liability, completion and submission of VAT returns 
• Bank Reconciliation 
• Monthly Payroll Administration 
• Accurate Government and local tax calculations(NHIF,NSSF,PAYE,HELB) 
• Give advice on internal control systems to facilitate proper cash management and ensure all statutory deductions are submitted on time every accounting period. 
• Follow-up on all receivables, deliver invoices/statements on time and collect payment 

Suitable candidates MUST have the following minimum qualifications:

• A minimum of CPA II with a Diploma/Degree from a recognized Institution. 
• Demonstrated working knowledge of QuickBooks, Microsoft office packages particularly Excel 
• Good oral and written communication skills. 
• Ability to work under pressure and meet strict deadlines. 
• Good interpersonal skills and ability to communicate at all levels
• Good planning and organizational skills
• Immediate availability 

Interested and suitably qualified candidates should send their detailed cover letter and CV indicating their current remuneration to recruit@talinda.net so as to reach on or before 25th January 2013. 

Only short listed candidates will be contacted.

Talinda East Africa Office Administrator Job in Kenya

Talinda East Africa, a Kenyan medium sized value added reseller of VoIP, IP PBX, Wi-Fi and SBC solutions are recruiting an Office Administrator. 

Reporting to the General Manager, the position serves to effectively manage the office operations and accounting. 

Core responsibilities: 

A. General Office Administration 

• Ensure procedures are followed in procurement of all materials and services. 
• Assist with HR, filing, letters, HR calendar of events, leave administration and pay slip management.
• Ensure all sales leads collected are entered in-to the Lead database correctly and all customer contacts are recorded on the customer database. 
• Ensure all bid documents are collected, completed and delivered on time by the relevant sales staff. 
• Stock, Office equipment and furniture management and maintenance. 
• Manage the office reception area; receiving and transferring incoming calls, Welcoming visitors, preparing office refreshments and ensuring the office is clean and tidy at all times. 
• B. Accounting 
•  Entry of sales invoices and expense receipts to the accounting software (QuickBooks) and proper manual filing of all documents. 
• Petty cash management
• General ledger maintenance 
• Preparation of monthly Financial Management Reports(Profit and Loss Statement, Balance sheet, Accounts Receivables Report and Accounts Payable Report)
• Calculation of monthly VAT liability, completion and submission of VAT returns 
• Bank Reconciliation 
• Monthly Payroll Administration 
• Accurate Government and local tax calculations(NHIF,NSSF,PAYE,HELB) 
• Give advice on internal control systems to facilitate proper cash management and ensure all statutory deductions are submitted on time every accounting period. 
• Follow-up on all receivables, deliver invoices/statements on time and collect payment 

Suitable candidates MUST have the following minimum qualifications:

• A minimum of CPA II with a Diploma/Degree from a recognized Institution. 
• Demonstrated working knowledge of QuickBooks, Microsoft office packages particularly Excel 
• Good oral and written communication skills. 
• Ability to work under pressure and meet strict deadlines. 
• Good interpersonal skills and ability to communicate at all levels
• Good planning and organizational skills
• Immediate availability 

Interested and suitably qualified candidates should send their detailed cover letter and CV indicating their current remuneration to recruit@talinda.net so as to reach on or before 25th January 2013. 

Only short listed candidates will be contacted.

Women’s Development / Community Development Interns Opportunities in Kenya

Women’s Development / Community Development Interns
 

Do you have an undergraduate degree in community development/social work/social development or are you a final year undergraduate student in this field?
 

Do you care about women empowerment?
 

CARE for KENYA is looking for women’s development/community development interns for our women empowerment project in Nairobi, Kenya
 

Care for Kenya is a New York based 501(c)3 nonprofit organization empowering Kenyan women through vocational training, health education and economic development to create sustainable, life changing improvements for them and their families. 

We work with women's groups and women's resource centers in Kibera slum in Nairobi to help those affected by HIV/AIDS to build financially stable, healthy lives to live a poverty free life.
 

As an intern you will gain new skills, meet new people and use your experiences to inspire social action on global issues. You don't need years of experience, we are looking for interns who are committed, keen, and able to work with others and open to learning.
 

You will gain first-hand experience of community based development and use your ideas and talents to help local women in Kibera to overcome poverty and injustice. 

Kenyan women face two daunting challenges: HIV/AIDS at an alarming rate and a lack of education, skills or training to support their families, often as the primary breadwinner. Care for Kenya programs are designed to address both of these deeply interconnected challenges. 

Over the next year (2013), Care for Kenya plans to expand its reach from 90 women per year currently to approximately 180 women. 

This can improve the lives of over 900 people, considering the positive impact on families allowing them to
 

Your tasks would typically involve:

• identifying community issues, needs and problems;
• developing new community-based programs and resources;
• evaluating and monitoring existing programs;
• enlisting the cooperation of government bodies, community organizations and sponsors;
• helping to raise public awareness on issues relevant to women empowerment;
• providing leadership and coordination of programs;
• acting as facilitator to promote self-help among women groups;
• preparing reports and policies;
• networking to build contacts and fundraising;
• developing and agreeing to strategies;
• liaising with interested groups and individuals to set up new services;
• mediating in matters of conflict;
• recruiting and training paid as well as voluntary staff;
• planning, attending and coordinating meetings and events;
• overseeing the financial management of a limited budget;
• encouraging participation in activities;
• challenging inappropriate behavior;
• General administrative duties.

This position is unpaid, but CARE for KENYA can provide a small stipend to cater for living expenses.
 

If you are interested in the position, please send in your cover letter and CV to the email below by 28th January 2013:

edwin@careforkenya.org

National Road Safety Trust Project Assistant Job in Kenya

Project Assistant
 

The National Road Safety Trust is a duly established Trust (created by Safaricom and Media Owners Association) that seeks to create awareness on road safety and contribute towards reduction in road traffic accidents.
 

The National Road Safety Trust is pleased to announce a vacancy in the above position. 

Reporting to the Program Coordinator- National Road Safety Program, the holder of the position will be expected to provide administrative and event management support, as well as be passionate about road safety.
 

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Collate and analyse website and social media data and collaborate with the digital agency to ensure that all digital assets are appropriately updated
• Collaboration with the media and PR and  Communications teams to ensure timely and appropriate response
• Conduct research on road safety issues and maintain and updated portfolio on critical road safety issues
• Identify possible partnerships, networking and speaking opportunities for the NRSP and its Trustees
• Act as focal person for general queries and direct queries as required to the Trust and its partners
• Assist in the preparation of documents, presentations and reports for Trustees meetings
• Assist in organizing Trust meeting and manage all related correspondence
• Organise Trust meetings and related logistics
• Provide in-door/out-door event planning, execution and monitoring support

Required Skills and Experience:

• Possess a degree in marketing or communication disciplines.
• Minimum 3 years work experience in research, marketing or communication fields.
• Working knowledge of road safety global and national issues.
• Computer literate with proficiency in MS Word, Excel and Power point.
• Proven ability in conceptualization, design and execution of projects.
• Task, project management and report writing skills.
• Good interpersonal, communication and problem solving skills
• Ability to work in a matrix environment.
• High level professionalism: able to exercise sound judgment, pay great attention to detail, and work well in a diverse team.

Applications
 

Qualified candidates are encouraged to apply by submitting their CV with cover letter to info@toasauti.or.ke

The closing date for applications is 30th January 2013.

Hotel General Manager Job in Kenya

Job Description: Hotel General Manager
 

Reports to: CEO / COO / MD
 

Internal key liaisons:

• Chief Financial Officer
• C.E.O.
• Director of Operations
• Department heads

External key liaisons:

• Local & public authorities
• Main accounts
• Guests

Key accountability
 

The Hotel Manager is responsible for achieving optimal guest satisfaction and a good working environment to attain all set objectives. 

To achieve this, the Hotel Manager should run the hotel in accordance with the Standard Operating Procedures and Policies as set out by the company.
 

The Hotel Manager shall see to the implementation of optimal and attractive products and services required to address the hotel’s target groups, based on pre-agreed marketing plans and budgets.

The Hotel Manager shall ensure the correct production and distribution of information and promotion materials as agreed to.

Guard the efficiency/productivity and the company results:

• Draw up plans and budget concepts (revenues, costs, etc.);
• Safeguard the realization, tracing and adjustment of deviations;
• Developing improvement actions, carry out costs savings;
• Guard / controlling of cost price
• Delivering of data and proposals for the budgets and investments.
• Safeguard quality of operations (internal & external audits)

Manage the various Department Heads

• Coordinate planning of Department Heads and Assistant Managers with regard to time-tables, work schedules, employment of employees within the different services; solving of bottle necks;
• Coordination of the execution of activities via instructions to the Heads of Departments/ Assistant Managers, supervision of the execution;
• Determination of the workforce, recruitment and hiring of new staff, supervision of sufficient introduction, execution of performance reviews and training of staff.
• Be accountable for responsibilities of department heads in their absence.

Implement the SOPs optimally in the hotel and act as a flag ship establishment for the brand.
 

Prepare a monthly financial reporting.

• Ensure an adequate administration, for the outgoing and incoming invoices, for the payment of invoices and for drawing up periodic management data. 
• Justify deviations and differences.

Other tasks

• Handling complaints.
• Handing over opinions and beliefs, decisions etc. to the executives;
• Leading various internal and external meetings;
• Supervise the fulfillment of the regulations of the employment legalization, Occupational Health & Safety Act, HACCP, fire regulations and other legal requirements
• Correct use of Company's corporate identity.
• Maintain contacts with public authorities

Education:

• Hospitality management degree, 
• A diploma from Kenya Utalii College or general education related to hospitality, on middle and higher management level.

Work experience:

• At least 5 years management experience in five / four star hotel.

Professional skills

• Excellent written English and copy-writing skills.
• Proficiency in Word, Excel, PowerPoint.
• Experience with several hotel operation systems
• Skillful in project planning/ tasks and able to prioritize projects/ tasks.

Personal skills:

• High managerial capacities
• Highly organized and efficient individual
• Pro-active and result driven Flexible
• Both team player and captain (hands-on)
• bility to adapt vision and proven flexibility

Look & Feel: Sportive, socially engaged, passionate, easy communicator, convincing and representative attitude
 

The ideal candidate masters his languages, familiar with facts and figures, has preferably some international experience in a chain hotel organization, and must have “space” for further development.

Email: Monicah.kimani@hallmarkrecruitment.com

Independent Financial Advisors Jobs in Kenya

Job Title / Function:  Independent Financial Advisors
Department: Business Development
Reports to: Senior Advisor
 

Overall Purpose of the Job
 

After understanding client needs, to explain to the client what gaps they have in their financial planning and   provide solutions for these gaps.
 

To get the client to sign up with solutions from us.

To provide “wow” after sales service.

Main Activities and Tasks
 

Achieve sales targets set by management
 

Prospect clients through:

Cold calling

Personal networking

Standard referral system

Group presentations

Participating in expos and marketing events

• Create need for WIS products in prospective clients
• Generate business via cross-selling to existing clients
• Present periodic reports on performance to supervisor
• Attend and participate company sponsored corporate events
• Liaise with internal departments in order to service clients.
• Service existing client via:

Personal visits

Telephone calls

Email correspondence
 

Education / Professional Qualifications

• University degree, preferably in a Business related field.
• Professional qualification in financial advisory
• Computer literate and possessing excellent communication, organizational and presentation skills.
• Knowledge of the local and International Financial Markets.

Skills

Communication

• Must have good communication skills that reflect a professional image of the Company in order to cultivate and develop a long-term relationship with clients.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work with minimum supervision.
• Should be able to comprehend and execute instructions from superiors.
• Outgoing and passionate about working with and for people.

Co-operation

• Should be able to work closely as a team member with colleagues and superiors.

Initiative

• Innovative, proactive and creative, especially with regards to developing systems, policies, procedures and problem solving.
• Must be able to react and keep abreast of daily changes in the industry.
• Must be able to think fast and provide solutions to problems and client expectations.
• Should have the ability to develop and derive new procedures and processes to improve customer service.

Adaptability

• Should be able to handle pressure and stress of customer and staff demands.
• Should be able to handle pressure and stress of an excessive workload and extra responsibilities at times.
• Is open to and is able to cope with change, is able to deal with ambiguity as a result of change.
• Good time management and multi tasking skills.

Experience

• At least 1 year experience on selling financial products, or 3 years experience in Corporate Sales.

Personality Requirements

• Honest and Hardworking with the ability to maintain the highest level of confidentiality in all correspondence and process.
• Quick thinker – is able to think on their feet.
• Resilient – Emotionally restrained, rarely upset by criticism.
• Takes the initiative within the freedom to act.
• Optimistic – Able to keep spirits up despite setbacks.
• Innovative – generates ideas, showing ingenuity and thinks up solutions.
• Achievement/ results oriented – Needs to do well, enjoys challenges, and is strongly motivated to achieve impressive results.
• Assertive - will put forward an idea or view despite opposition and without violating rights of others.
• Affiliative – shares with and consults others, enjoys working in a collaborative context.
• Socially Confident – At ease with meeting people, knows what to say and is quick to establish rapport.

Email: muthoni.ngaru@hallmarkrecruitment.com