Ref No: 412/HV/FN
Our client a well established company, is seeking to recruit an all rounder to head its Agricultural Machinery business unit which sells, installs and services agricultural equipment and machinery.
The successful candidate will be responsible for drawing up a business plan for the unit, implementing the plan and achieving the expected revenue and profit margins.
Key activities will include evaluation of the suitability of new models, liaising with suppliers/distributors/ dealers and analyzing market/competitor information.
He/she will also set optimal stocking levels, work closely with the procurement department and ensure that superior after sales service and technical support is provided to clients to achieve total customer satisfaction.
The ideal candidate is likely to hold a university degree in an engineering discipline and preferably hold a postgraduate qualification in sales and marketing.
Applicants should have at least five years' experience in a management position involving technical sales and service.
Excellent people management skills, communication and planning skills are the other key requirements for this position.
With the expected greater use of technology in agriculture, there is plenty of scope and opportunity for growth and expansion of the business unit.
Send your application letter and CV - do not attach certificates/testimonials and state how your experience matches the specification, quoting ref no to hawkins.associates@khigroup.com
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Monday, November 8, 2010
FARM Africa Startup Leadership Team Job Vacancies in Kenya
Our client, FARM-Africa, is in the process of establishing a commercial company to deliver high quality and good value livestock and related agricultural services to farmers and pastoralists in Kenya.
The company will distribute products and services through a network of profitable franchises.
The company will have clear commercial objectives but will seek to proactively open access to these services to those in more remote rural locations.
This highly innovative social enterprise seeks a dynamic leadership team committed to wealth creation among farmers and pastoralists in Kenya and to finding innovative business solutions to achieving this.
A strong commitment to the highest professional standards together with empathy with rural people is essential.
Managing Director
Job Ref. MN 4601
Job Profile
Reporting to the Chairman of the Board, the Managing Director’s key responsibilities will be:
Leadership, strategy & business planning
* Provide the highest standards of professional leadership to the company’s staff and franchisees.
* Support the Chairman and the Board of Directors to develop challenging & inspiring social and commercial targets for the business.
* Lead on reporting operational progress to the Board of Directors, be accountable for all aspects of organisational performance and implement decisions made by the Board at its meetings.
Quality
* Ensure all staff have a high focus on quality in their day to day work, and that the company is committed to delivering high quality products and services to its franchisees at all times.
* Ensure systems and contracts are in place to select, train and monitor franchisees to agreed high standards and to ensure franchisee compliance with those standards.
* Ensure that the company has excellent financial & IT systems in place.
Operational management and monitoring
* Ensure timely budgeting and reporting.
* Brand development and marketing
* Ensure that the company maintains good relations with all key stakeholders.
Person Profile
The Managing Director is expected to have a proven track record of running a successful business in East Africa and to possess the following skills, qualifications and experience:
* A first degree in a relevant discipline.
* Over 10 years’ experience of senior management positions in successful businesses.
* Experience of retail management and marketing.
* An understanding of rural development issues and how commercial activity can contribute to that development.
* Knowledge of franchising and the livestock sector in Kenya highly desirable.
* Proficiency in Ms Office - Ms Word, Ms Excel, Ms Power Point.
* An innovative approach to business with strong problem-solving abilities.
* A strong empathy with rural people.
Director of Finance & IT
Job Ref. MN 4602
Job Profile
Reporting to the Managing Director, the Director of Finance & IT will be expected to:
* Identify key financial risks throughout the operations and design & implement high quality, efficient & effective control systems to monitor and mitigate those risks.
* Support the Director of Operations to design & implement high quality, efficient & cost-effective systems.
* Design & implement high quality, efficient & cost-effective IT systems.
* Ensure all financial and IT activity is compliant with relevant statutory legislation and donor / contractual requirements.
* Oversee Financial Training for Franchisees
Person Profile
The Director of Finance & IT is expected to have a proven track record of leading effective finance & IT teams as part of a successful business in East Africa and to possess the following skills, qualifications and experience:
* A first degree in a relevant discipline.
* Membership of a professional accounting body such as ICPAK or ACCA.
* A minimum of ten years’ financial and IT management experience in successful businesses, ideally in either agro or animal healthcare organisations.
* Experience of designing & implementing strong & effective systems of financial control.
Director of Operations
Job Ref. MN 4603
Job Profile
* To recruit, train and support franchisees to deliver a high quality of animal health care and other related livestock and agricultural services to livestock keepers and develop profitable businesses.
* Prepare and monitor annual and quarterly operational plans and budgets including key performance indicators, ensuring early action is taken to.
* Ensure that franchisees are able to prepare viable business plans, including doing market research and baseline studies of target markets.
* Ensure input suppliers are identified appropriate quality checking of inputs is carried and negotiate contracts on favourable terms.
* Ensure the company has efficient procurement and distribution systems.
Person Profile
* Extensive knowledge of the livestock sector in Kenya and knowledge of current best practice in animal health care, livestock management and marketing.
* Qualified veterinarian.
* Minimum of ten years of business operations management experience in either agro or animal healthcare organisations.
* Strong knowledge of merchandising as well as inventory and cash controls.
* Experience in business planning and budgeting, with direct responsibility for operational and results.
* Empathy with rural people.
Attractive salary offered.
Send your application with a detailed CV and a daytime telephone number. You MUST disclose your current or past salary. Failure to disclose may disqualify your application.
Send your application by hand, courier, post or email so as to reach us by 17th November 2010.
Mark Job Ref. No. on top left of the envelope.
Send to:
Executive Selections Division,
Manpower Service (K) Ltd,
3rd Floor, Landmark Plaza,
Directly Opposite Nairobi Hospital Entrance,
P.O. Box 50736 - 00200, Nairobi.
Email: recruit@manpowerkenya.com
The company will distribute products and services through a network of profitable franchises.
The company will have clear commercial objectives but will seek to proactively open access to these services to those in more remote rural locations.
This highly innovative social enterprise seeks a dynamic leadership team committed to wealth creation among farmers and pastoralists in Kenya and to finding innovative business solutions to achieving this.
A strong commitment to the highest professional standards together with empathy with rural people is essential.
Managing Director
Job Ref. MN 4601
Job Profile
Reporting to the Chairman of the Board, the Managing Director’s key responsibilities will be:
Leadership, strategy & business planning
* Provide the highest standards of professional leadership to the company’s staff and franchisees.
* Support the Chairman and the Board of Directors to develop challenging & inspiring social and commercial targets for the business.
* Lead on reporting operational progress to the Board of Directors, be accountable for all aspects of organisational performance and implement decisions made by the Board at its meetings.
Quality
* Ensure all staff have a high focus on quality in their day to day work, and that the company is committed to delivering high quality products and services to its franchisees at all times.
* Ensure systems and contracts are in place to select, train and monitor franchisees to agreed high standards and to ensure franchisee compliance with those standards.
* Ensure that the company has excellent financial & IT systems in place.
Operational management and monitoring
* Ensure timely budgeting and reporting.
* Brand development and marketing
* Ensure that the company maintains good relations with all key stakeholders.
Person Profile
The Managing Director is expected to have a proven track record of running a successful business in East Africa and to possess the following skills, qualifications and experience:
* A first degree in a relevant discipline.
* Over 10 years’ experience of senior management positions in successful businesses.
* Experience of retail management and marketing.
* An understanding of rural development issues and how commercial activity can contribute to that development.
* Knowledge of franchising and the livestock sector in Kenya highly desirable.
* Proficiency in Ms Office - Ms Word, Ms Excel, Ms Power Point.
* An innovative approach to business with strong problem-solving abilities.
* A strong empathy with rural people.
Director of Finance & IT
Job Ref. MN 4602
Job Profile
Reporting to the Managing Director, the Director of Finance & IT will be expected to:
* Identify key financial risks throughout the operations and design & implement high quality, efficient & effective control systems to monitor and mitigate those risks.
* Support the Director of Operations to design & implement high quality, efficient & cost-effective systems.
* Design & implement high quality, efficient & cost-effective IT systems.
* Ensure all financial and IT activity is compliant with relevant statutory legislation and donor / contractual requirements.
* Oversee Financial Training for Franchisees
Person Profile
The Director of Finance & IT is expected to have a proven track record of leading effective finance & IT teams as part of a successful business in East Africa and to possess the following skills, qualifications and experience:
* A first degree in a relevant discipline.
* Membership of a professional accounting body such as ICPAK or ACCA.
* A minimum of ten years’ financial and IT management experience in successful businesses, ideally in either agro or animal healthcare organisations.
* Experience of designing & implementing strong & effective systems of financial control.
Director of Operations
Job Ref. MN 4603
Job Profile
* To recruit, train and support franchisees to deliver a high quality of animal health care and other related livestock and agricultural services to livestock keepers and develop profitable businesses.
* Prepare and monitor annual and quarterly operational plans and budgets including key performance indicators, ensuring early action is taken to.
* Ensure that franchisees are able to prepare viable business plans, including doing market research and baseline studies of target markets.
* Ensure input suppliers are identified appropriate quality checking of inputs is carried and negotiate contracts on favourable terms.
* Ensure the company has efficient procurement and distribution systems.
Person Profile
* Extensive knowledge of the livestock sector in Kenya and knowledge of current best practice in animal health care, livestock management and marketing.
* Qualified veterinarian.
* Minimum of ten years of business operations management experience in either agro or animal healthcare organisations.
* Strong knowledge of merchandising as well as inventory and cash controls.
* Experience in business planning and budgeting, with direct responsibility for operational and results.
* Empathy with rural people.
Attractive salary offered.
Send your application with a detailed CV and a daytime telephone number. You MUST disclose your current or past salary. Failure to disclose may disqualify your application.
Send your application by hand, courier, post or email so as to reach us by 17th November 2010.
Mark Job Ref. No. on top left of the envelope.
Send to:
Executive Selections Division,
Manpower Service (K) Ltd,
3rd Floor, Landmark Plaza,
Directly Opposite Nairobi Hospital Entrance,
P.O. Box 50736 - 00200, Nairobi.
Email: recruit@manpowerkenya.com
Kenya Reinsurance French Speaking Underwriter Job in Kenya
Kenya Reinsurance Corporation Limited is a highly-rated world class reinsurer and market leader in Africa, providing quality reinsurance services across the continent, Middle East and Asia.
In an effort to serve our clientele better, we are seeking to fill the following position:
French-Speaking Underwriter
Ref. No: 292/CL/FN
The selected candidate will be expected to promote and market Kenya Re as well as source for business in Africa, Middle East and Asia.
Key functions will include analysing offers and making appropriate recommendations, giving quotations on rating terms and conditions, preparing monthly business reports and handling quartedy treaty confirmations and statements.
Duties will also include handling treaty renewals and administering premiums.
The Candidate should be a University graduate with insurance related professional qualifications such as ACII, FCII, CII (Tunis) or its equivalent. They should have at least five years experience in underwriting with excellent knowledge of insurance treaties and contracts.
Applicants should be fluent in both spoken and written English and French languages. The candidate should be results-oriented, customer focused, team player with excellent analytical skills, ICT competence and possess good communication and interpersonal skills.
Kenya Re is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the ground of gender, colour, race, religion, natural origin, age or physical disability where such disability does not impact upon the employees ability to discharge his/her duties.
A competitive remuneration package commensurate with the status and seniority of this position will be offered to the successful candidate.
Closing Date: 30th November 2010
Send your application letter and CV- do not attach certificates/testimonials and state how your experience matches the specification, quoting job Ref. No. to hawkins.associates@khigroup.com
In an effort to serve our clientele better, we are seeking to fill the following position:
French-Speaking Underwriter
Ref. No: 292/CL/FN
The selected candidate will be expected to promote and market Kenya Re as well as source for business in Africa, Middle East and Asia.
Key functions will include analysing offers and making appropriate recommendations, giving quotations on rating terms and conditions, preparing monthly business reports and handling quartedy treaty confirmations and statements.
Duties will also include handling treaty renewals and administering premiums.
The Candidate should be a University graduate with insurance related professional qualifications such as ACII, FCII, CII (Tunis) or its equivalent. They should have at least five years experience in underwriting with excellent knowledge of insurance treaties and contracts.
Applicants should be fluent in both spoken and written English and French languages. The candidate should be results-oriented, customer focused, team player with excellent analytical skills, ICT competence and possess good communication and interpersonal skills.
Kenya Re is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the ground of gender, colour, race, religion, natural origin, age or physical disability where such disability does not impact upon the employees ability to discharge his/her duties.
A competitive remuneration package commensurate with the status and seniority of this position will be offered to the successful candidate.
Closing Date: 30th November 2010
Send your application letter and CV- do not attach certificates/testimonials and state how your experience matches the specification, quoting job Ref. No. to hawkins.associates@khigroup.com
Engineering Sector Business Development Manager
Location: Nairobi
Our client, a global procurement service provider with operations in Europe, North America, Ghana and Nigeria is seeking to recruit a Business Development Manager as a first step towards establishing a new branch in Kenya.
Our client’s core business is focused on delivering innovative solutions to meeting the challenges faced when creating world class maintenance operations including improved procurement processes, inventory optimisation, increased production levels and the minimisation of ‘down time’.
We are specifically looking for a Graduate engineer, looking to break into a sales/ customer service oriented career and with experience in one of the following industries: Food and Beverage Manufacture/Packaging, Oil/Gas, Pharmaceutical or Chemical.
The successful candidate will need to have clear understanding of how various manufacturing sites work and the demands placed upon the end users.
Key Responsibilities:
* Identify new business while continuing to develop greater levels of business / customer service with existing clients.
* Coordinate the local import/customs procedures.
* Help client’s resolve problems before they escalate.
* Help strengthen excellent reputation for service and quality within the targeted market sector.
* To undertake relationship management by marketing and brand positioning of company.
Qualifications/ Skills
* University Degree an engineering related course.
* Excellent communication skills both written and verbal.
* Be self motivated and have the ability to work on your own initiative whilst also being able to be an active member of a functional team.
* Face to face experience of working with customers and suppliers.
* Minimum 5 years experience in a similar role.
* Hold a valid Kenyan Passport.
To apply, send your CV only to alice@flexi-personnel.com by Friday 12th Nov 2010.
Kindly state the job title and minimum salary expectation on the subject line
Only serious candidates need apply
Our client, a global procurement service provider with operations in Europe, North America, Ghana and Nigeria is seeking to recruit a Business Development Manager as a first step towards establishing a new branch in Kenya.
Our client’s core business is focused on delivering innovative solutions to meeting the challenges faced when creating world class maintenance operations including improved procurement processes, inventory optimisation, increased production levels and the minimisation of ‘down time’.
We are specifically looking for a Graduate engineer, looking to break into a sales/ customer service oriented career and with experience in one of the following industries: Food and Beverage Manufacture/Packaging, Oil/Gas, Pharmaceutical or Chemical.
The successful candidate will need to have clear understanding of how various manufacturing sites work and the demands placed upon the end users.
Key Responsibilities:
* Identify new business while continuing to develop greater levels of business / customer service with existing clients.
* Coordinate the local import/customs procedures.
* Help client’s resolve problems before they escalate.
* Help strengthen excellent reputation for service and quality within the targeted market sector.
* To undertake relationship management by marketing and brand positioning of company.
Qualifications/ Skills
* University Degree an engineering related course.
* Excellent communication skills both written and verbal.
* Be self motivated and have the ability to work on your own initiative whilst also being able to be an active member of a functional team.
* Face to face experience of working with customers and suppliers.
* Minimum 5 years experience in a similar role.
* Hold a valid Kenyan Passport.
To apply, send your CV only to alice@flexi-personnel.com by Friday 12th Nov 2010.
Kindly state the job title and minimum salary expectation on the subject line
Only serious candidates need apply
General Sales Agents (GSA) Jobs in Kenya
Applications are invited by M/s Pakistan International Airlines Corporation from reputable and financially sound firms/companies for the appointment of Passenger GSA in Nairobi, Kenya for the expansion and widening of its sales base.
Such firms/companies must meet the following minimum requirements:
1. Should be locally registered firm/company.
2. Should have experience in the field of Passenger Sales.
3. Trading license as per local laws however preference will be given to parties having a proven record in the relevant field.
4. Applicant should not be an IATA approved agent. Its owners, directors/shareholders should have not been involved in default/bankruptcy proceedings or had a financial interest or a position of management in a defaulted IATA or GSA agency or any other firm/company.
5. Office should be preferably on ground floor and easily accessible to general public with ample parking space.
6. Should have qualified staff that has the ability of selling international air travel.
7. The applicant should have minimum paid-up capital/investment required under local laws. Balance Sheet & Profit and Loss Accounts not older than six months at the time of application duly audited by a Chartered Accountancy Firm.
8. Mutually agreed commission/service charges will be paid to the GSA.
9. Validity of GSA Agreement will be initially for three years. Other terms and conditions of the General Sales Agency Agreement would be negotiated.
10. Documents of company profile must be submitted along with the application.
11. Any other document/information, if so required will be intimated prior to the appointment.
Pakistan International Airlines Corporation reserves the right to reject or accept any application without assigning any reason or cause thereof.
Interested parties may send their applications along with relevant details on the following address through registered mail or courier service not later than 30days from the date of this advertisement.
Deputy General Manager
Agency Affairs
Pakistan International Airlines Corporation
Pia Head Office Building (Room No.202-A)
Karachi Airport-Pakistan
E-Mail: khisapk@piac.aero
Such firms/companies must meet the following minimum requirements:
1. Should be locally registered firm/company.
2. Should have experience in the field of Passenger Sales.
3. Trading license as per local laws however preference will be given to parties having a proven record in the relevant field.
4. Applicant should not be an IATA approved agent. Its owners, directors/shareholders should have not been involved in default/bankruptcy proceedings or had a financial interest or a position of management in a defaulted IATA or GSA agency or any other firm/company.
5. Office should be preferably on ground floor and easily accessible to general public with ample parking space.
6. Should have qualified staff that has the ability of selling international air travel.
7. The applicant should have minimum paid-up capital/investment required under local laws. Balance Sheet & Profit and Loss Accounts not older than six months at the time of application duly audited by a Chartered Accountancy Firm.
8. Mutually agreed commission/service charges will be paid to the GSA.
9. Validity of GSA Agreement will be initially for three years. Other terms and conditions of the General Sales Agency Agreement would be negotiated.
10. Documents of company profile must be submitted along with the application.
11. Any other document/information, if so required will be intimated prior to the appointment.
Pakistan International Airlines Corporation reserves the right to reject or accept any application without assigning any reason or cause thereof.
Interested parties may send their applications along with relevant details on the following address through registered mail or courier service not later than 30days from the date of this advertisement.
Deputy General Manager
Agency Affairs
Pakistan International Airlines Corporation
Pia Head Office Building (Room No.202-A)
Karachi Airport-Pakistan
E-Mail: khisapk@piac.aero
Maintenance Manager Job Vacancy in Mombasa Kenya
A leading Holiday Resort on the Kenyan Coast is looking for:
Maintenance Manager
The Candidate will be overall in charge of all the Maintenance works of the Resort.
Job Requirement
* To ensure smooth running of al the Maintenance requirements of the Resort.
* To initiate and operationalize a sound preventive Maintenance programme.
* To carry out corrective maintenance programme when required.
* To ensure timely procurement of requirements and attention to Maintenance
Tasks requisitions
* Good knowledge of Resort Maintenance needs-Electrical, electronics, refrigeration. Plumbing, Carpentry and masonry Works.
Education & Qualifications
* Degree or Diploma in Maintenance related discipline.
* Wide knowledge and experience in this field is mandatory.
Submit Applications with complete details to reach the advertiser not later than 30th November, 2010.
The Advertiser
P.O. Box 34190-80118,
Nyali-Mombasa
Maintenance Manager
The Candidate will be overall in charge of all the Maintenance works of the Resort.
Job Requirement
* To ensure smooth running of al the Maintenance requirements of the Resort.
* To initiate and operationalize a sound preventive Maintenance programme.
* To carry out corrective maintenance programme when required.
* To ensure timely procurement of requirements and attention to Maintenance
Tasks requisitions
* Good knowledge of Resort Maintenance needs-Electrical, electronics, refrigeration. Plumbing, Carpentry and masonry Works.
Education & Qualifications
* Degree or Diploma in Maintenance related discipline.
* Wide knowledge and experience in this field is mandatory.
Submit Applications with complete details to reach the advertiser not later than 30th November, 2010.
The Advertiser
P.O. Box 34190-80118,
Nyali-Mombasa
Pack House Manager Job Vacancy in Kenya
Our client, a medium sized company specialized in export of horticultural produce, is looking for a Pack-House Manager who will be responsible for overseeing the activities at its packhouse.
Main Duties:
* Quality Control
* Logistics e.g. Transport & Documentation
* Ensure adherence to Global GAP requirements
Key Skills:
* Managerial and decision making skills
* Communication Skills
The right candidate will have a minimum of 5 years experience in horticultural exports and will be rewarded with a competitive and attractive remuneration package.
If you think you are that person please send a copy of your CV to: centrepoint.consulting@gmail.com, by Tuesday, 9th Nov. 2010, 5:00 p.m., with the words “pack-house manager” as the subject and clearly state your current and expected salary.
Main Duties:
* Quality Control
* Logistics e.g. Transport & Documentation
* Ensure adherence to Global GAP requirements
Key Skills:
* Managerial and decision making skills
* Communication Skills
The right candidate will have a minimum of 5 years experience in horticultural exports and will be rewarded with a competitive and attractive remuneration package.
If you think you are that person please send a copy of your CV to: centrepoint.consulting@gmail.com, by Tuesday, 9th Nov. 2010, 5:00 p.m., with the words “pack-house manager” as the subject and clearly state your current and expected salary.
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