Farmer’s Choice Jobs- Jobs in Kenya

1. Assistant Despatch Manager
2. Field Extension Officer

Farmer’s Choice Ltd. Kenya’s leading Purveyor of Quality meats seeks hardworking and dedicated professional individuals for the following positions:

1. Assistant Despatch Manager

Minimum requirements:-

* Degree in Food Science and Technology or relevant biological Sciences. 5 years experience in logistical work preferably in the FMCG industry.
* Working knowledge of HACCP and of storage and distribution of perishable products.
* Must be Computer literate (a working knowledge of Navision Systems will be an added advantage).
* Must be able & willing to work long and often unsociable hours.

2. Field Extension Officer

Minimum requirements: –

* Final Proficiency Certificate/Diploma in Animal Production/Health 5 years experience in Livestock Industry with a bias on Pig Production being an added advantage.
* Valid driving licence class B, C, E with more than 5 years driving experience

If you posses the attributes for either of these positions, please submit your application including your detailed CV, remuneration expectations and day contacts to the address below so as to reach us not later than 10th September, 2010.

The HR Manager, Farmers Choice Limited
Off Kamiti Road,
P.O Box 47791 — 00100,
Nairobi

Dropping Zone: 11th Floor, IPS Building, Kimathi Street

Tetra Pak Accountant Job Vacancy

This position will appeal to an individual who can maintain high attention to detail, with the patience to handle repetitive tasks in a pressurized working environment whilst maintaining consistency and courtesy.

Someone who is analytical and a team player with a good sense of initiative and personal drive with the focus of producing quality work.

Contract type: The position is a one year renewable contract

Scope of the Job

Reporting to the Accounting Manager, the job aims to process supplier invoices on a timely and accurate basis in line with the defined Tetra Pak process.

The position also ensures compliance to laid down internal controls in the purchase to pay process and supports the internal and external reporting with necessary information, as well as ensuring compliance with tax requirements.

Main Responsibilities
Accurate and timely posting of suppliers invoices to support the supplier payment process
Preparing and coding of vouchers and performing data entry into accounts payable ledger.
Performing Compliance verification and approval and quality review
Ensuring compliance with tax and internal process requirements.
Processing of debit and credit memos related to trade payables
Processing expense assessments between cost centers
Processing of employee expenses for business expenses Incurred on behalf of the company as per the company travel policy
Matching employee reports with receipts, outstanding advances and travel authorizations and ensuring proper filing
Coding of expense reports
Reconciling petty cash accounts by comparing SAP cashbook with manual petty cashbook
Reconciling of accounts payable and supplier statements to confirm completeness and support payment process
Following up un-booked invoices and outstanding items on supplier reconciliations and closing them out on a timely basis.
Maintaining a clean, accurate and up to date General Ledger account statements.
Experience
At least 3 years experience as an accountant in a busy commercial environment
Practical knowledge of fully integrated accounting systems ( SAP experience is a definite advantage)
Qualification
A Business Degree (Accounting or Finance)
CPA/ACCA Finalist
Computer Knowledge with practical use of MS Word, MS PowerPoint and Excel.
Core Competencies, Skills & Abilities
Good communication and interpersonal skills
Analytical skills
Highly detail oriented
Patience
Self-starter
Good sense of initiative
Results-oriented & good team player
If you think you match the above requirements, please send us your application with an up-to-date curriculum vitae citing your current remuneration package, to:

The Human Resources & Communications Director
Tetra Pak Limited
P.O Box 78340, 00507,
Nairobi

or email address- recruit.ke@tetrapak.com to reach us on or before 27 August 2010

Any incidence of canvassing will lead to a candidate’s disqualification

Only short-listed candidates will be contacted

Tetra Pak is an equal opportunity employer

Nairobi Java House Human Resource Manager Job Vacancy

Nairobi Java House, a leading chain of restaurants in Nairobi, is seeking a talented & experienced individual to fill in the following position:

Human Resource Manager

Duties & Responsibilities:
Directly manage and maintain existing company HR policy
Demonstrate a dynamic and effective approach to company recruitment, in line with corporate and brand objectives
Ensure that staff are in a position to enable it achieve its objectives through overseeing recruitment, staff development and performance management both at policy, planning and implementation levels in liaison with other Departments
Assist in establishing and sustaining the organizational culture and climate in which employees have the competency, concern and commitment to serve customers well.
Champion People Management issues such as disciplinary issues; staff welfare with significant legal implications
Provide leadership and support to existing management and staff with regards to HR functions
Maintain and improve an effective system of staff training, advancement, performance evaluation and remuneration
Ensure the effective administration of company compliance with all relevant industry laws and guidelines, licences, permits, e.t.c.
Qualifications and Experience
Be a holder of a Bachelors degree in Human Resource management or Social Sciences
An MBA or masters degree in a relevant field
Be a member of the Institute of Human Resource Management or any other recognized professional Human Resource body
Possess 10 years experience with at least 5 years at senior management level
Have prior experience in managing a HR function in a multi-national corporation or in a brand-oriented organization.
Knowledge and experience of Kenyan labour laws,
Knowledge of Performance Management
A team player, effective supervisory, negotiation, analytical, employee relations, excellent planning and organization, mentoring coaching and strong interpersonal and management skills.
Interested applicants should submit their application letter together with detailed curriculum vitae(CV) indicating names and contact addresses of three referees, current & expected remuneration to the undersigned not later than 4th September 2010

Only short listed candidates will be contacted.

Kindly address your application to:

The Managing Director,
Nairobi Java House,
P.O. Box 21533-00505,
Nairobi

or via email md@nairobijavahouse.com

Safaricom Quantity Surveyor - Western Regional Network Job Vacancy

We are pleased to announce the following vacancy in the Western Regional Network Department within the Technical Division.

In keeping with our current business needs, we are looking for a person who meets the criteria indicated below:

Quantity Surveyor-Western Regional Network
Ref: TECHNICAL_QSWRN_AUGUST_2010

Reporting to the Senior Manager, Regional Network Rollout- Western, the holder of the position will provide and implement cost control initiatives, monitor CAPEX and manage the efficient issuance and utilization of site equipment and materials.

Key Responsibilities
Verification of site quotations to ensure they conform to the signed contract;
Monitor the CAPEX budget;
Raise and track purchase requisitions for site acquisition, power connections, civil and optimization works to ensure timely issuance of purchase orders;
Verification of variation orders scope through site measurements and audit to ensure cost savings;
Efficient issuance and utilization of site equipment and materials;
Provide requirements for rollout and optimization materials and equipment to operational support and Logistics Department for procurement;
Documentation of all rollout processes and accurate update of the information database;
Minimum requirements
Degree in Building Economics or equivalent qualifications;
At least 4-5 years relevant experience in a busy construction environment;
Experience in Telecommunications / GSM rollout and or optimization projects and in procurement processes;
Have excellent analytical and interpersonal skills;
This position is located Western Region of Kenya and the offices are based in Kisumu-Kiboswa area.

If you feel that you are up to the challenge and posses the necessary qualification and experience please send your resume and application letter indicating your experience and why you are the most suitable candidate for the role clearly quoting the job title to the address below.

The deadline for application is 27th August 2010.

The Senior Manager – Talent Acquisition
Safaricom Ltd
Nairobi

Via E-mail to:hr@safaricom.co.ke

Topnotch Business Solutions Vacancy: Sales and Marketing Job

Topnotch Business Solutions (TBS) is an Information Systems Consultancy Firm.

The Company believes in delivering the best and quality services to its clients.

Our products include:

1. Information Systems Consultancy.
Information Systems Requirements Analysis and Software Analysis.
Periodic Evaluation / Audits of Information Systems.
Customization and Value addition of already existing systems
2. Information Management Systems Development.
We have many Information management Systems like school systems, clinic systems etc
3. Business Processes Outsourcing (Data Entry)

4. Specialized Training in programming languages like C# etc. and Course Project Development.

The following vacancies are available

4 posts for sales and marketing

Minimum requirements:
Basic training in sales and marketing
1 year experience in a busy sales and marketing environment
Should have a great passion for Information systems Management sales
Work with very minimal supervision
A faster learner and a good communicator
Should be a self motivator
NB: Students and fresh graduates are also encouraged to apply

Mode of Application:

Submit your CV before 30/09/2010 to topnotchbusinesssolution@hotmail.com
or you can write to us

Topnotch Business Solutions Ltd
Krishna Mansion Bulding, 2nd Floor
Room 35, Moi Avenue next to Ufundi Co-op House.
P.O Box 19665 00100 Nairobi.

Addili for Design Marketing Executives Jobs

A new and fast growing fashion house is looking for qualified, committed and readily available female marketing executives.

Position: Marketing Executives

Duties and responsibilities
Come up with marketing ideas to be followed through after approval.
Go into the field to interact with our potential and existing clients.
Attend functions to represent the company.
Person requirements
Be willing to work with us as a new company.
Have a diploma or degree in marketing. .
Have good communication and presentation skills.
Be flexible and adaptable.
Be transparent and accountable.
Be able to work under deadlines and meet targets.
If you posses the above qualities and are ready to be committed to this job please send your CV immediately to addilifordesign@gmail.com.

Deadline for application is 25th August 2010.

P.S. Only serious applicants required

Addili for Design Card Design Trainer (Part-Time) Job Vacancy

A new and fast growing fashion house is looking for qualified, committed and readily available card design trainer.

Position: Card Design Trainer (Part-Time)

Duties and responsibilities
Have knowledge in card design and be able to share this knowledge with trainees.
Be creative and innovative.
Be able to work within our schedule.
Person requirements
Be willing to work with us as a new company.
Have good communication and presentation skills.
Be flexible and adaptable.
Be transparent and accountable.
Be able to work under deadlines and meet targets.
If you posses the above qualities and are ready to be committed to this job please send your CV immediately to addilifordesign@gmail.com .

Deadline for application is 25th August 2010.

P.S. Only serious applicants required.