Octopus ICT Solutions Marketing Manager Job in Kenya

Marketing Manager

Octopus ICT Solutions is an e-Learning company located in Nairobi Kenya, Octopus, is looking for an outgoing and entrepreneurial individual to help manage and shape our emerging e-learning solutions. 

This individual will also be responsible for marketing our IT Solutions services.

This position is hands-on and NOT an administrative management position. 

As the Marketing Manager, you will be responsible for many duties as we roll out our new applications and continue to grow our ICT solutions based business.

Key responsibilities include:

• Product Champion: Serving as a spokesperson for the product offering; Contributing to the overall vision and direction of the application; Providing product demonstrations and presentations to various customers and prospects.
• Building Relationships: Meeting with new and existing customers and partners; Identifying new opportunities and pursuing partnerships.
• Market Research: Gathering feedback and ideas from the user community; Investigating competitive products and determining their strengths, weaknesses, and tactics; Conducting usability studies.
• Business Development: Working with management to further define and differentiate the product based upon research and user feedback; Helping management to develop product positioning; Working to develop a marketing strategy.
• Marketing: Helping develop and implement product launch strategy; Working with management to develop a social media presence; Identifying and organizing trade shows and conference opportunities
• Technology Collaboration: Working with design, production and management teams to develop new product features based on customer feedback and market research.

Requirements for this position include:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business and Information Technology (BBIT) or Marketing with emphasis on IT Solutions and products.
• Should be comfortable representing the product in a variety of settings
• Exceptional written and verbal skills
• Strong IT Skills
• Ability to work autonomously with broad direction
• Experience with social media strategies
• Experience using web analytic tools
• Previous market research experience

Additional skills beneficial for this position:

• Previous experience in education or with e-learning products
• Previous product launch / branding / ad campaign experience
• Previous experience with public and media campaigns
• SEO and SEM experience

If you are interested in this dynamic and challenging opportunity, please respond with your CV, Cover Letter and 3 Professional References to jobs@octopusict.com on or before 15th June 2012.

NB: Kindly do not send us academic certificates at this stage.

Respond with “Marketing Manager” as the subject of your email.

Auto Assured Customer Service, Marketing and Sales Administrator Job in Kenya

Customer Service, Marketing and Sales Administrator

ACMSA  (AGE 25-32)

Qualifications and Skills

• A Graduate from any Recognized University or Diploma college in East Africa in a business related course. 
• Training in Business related courses, Marketing, Communication, IT management ,
• Fluent and Articulate in English and Kiswahili 
• Excellent knowledge of Nairobi - Commercial Districts, Main Roads, Streets and Residential areas a must
• Computer Literacy - Microsoft Office (will be tested)
• Working Knowledge of Finance or Insurance not a must but an added advantage
• Office Organizational skills including data entry, report writing, filing , email correspondence, sales administration etc ( will be tested)
• Marketing or Sales Skills an added advantage Front office, reception, call center, control room training also an added advantage.

Work Experience

• Work in Customer Service, Sales Administration or Marketing in a service oriented firm for minimum of 1-2 years will be an added advantage. (NOT A MUST)
• Ability to work day or night

Tasks and Responsibilities

• Handling customer service calls
• Sales Administration - creating and servicing orders
• Marketing of Company products
• Data entry, Report Generation, Dispatch, Filing and service scheduling
• Claims processing
• Business Correspondence
• Dealing with Suppliers, Police, Hospitals, Insurance companies, brokers and agents

All Short listed Candidates will be tested in areas of proficiency.

If you know that you meet these requirements write to us and attach the following:

1. Application Letter, indicating the position that you are applying for and its applicable reference number
2. Curriculum Vitae detailing physical residential address and minimum of 4 references and relevant recommendation letters (If you have worked before, the references must include previous employers.)
3. Copies of all relevant Certificates and Accreditations 2 colour Passport size photographs
4. Current Certificate of Good Conduct (minimum 1 month old) A copy of your clean valid Driving License (where applicable)
5. Copy of National Identity Card ,NHIF and NSSF & Pin Certificate

Email your application to: jobs@autoassured.com Or Hand Delivery to: Operations Director , Auto Assured Ltd, Ngong Road opposite Ligi Ndogo

Auto Assured Road Rescue Officer Job in Kenya

Road Rescue Officer 

( Age 23- 35) Years REF AACRO/12

Minimum requirements

• Age 23- 35 years
• Physically Fit
• National Youth Service(NYS) are encouraged to apply
• Degree/Diploma/Certificate / KNEC City and Guilds/ in Automotive Engineering or Motor Vehicle mechanics from recognized Universities, Technical Colleges and Polytechnics
• Training in Fleet management and Motor Vehicle Assessment an added advantage
• Fast motor vehicle mechanical and electrical diagnostic skills
• Knowledge of new motor vehicle models
• Minimum 2 years work experience as a mechanic in a workshop or garage
• Trainees for the position may also apply
• Driving Experience 2 years Class B, C,E ,
• Motor Cycle outriders ( Class G, F) are encouraged to apply
• Knowledge of Nairobi and its environs a must
• Punctual, Disciplined, High integrity, Driven, Motivated, Presentable, Excellent communicator, Goal oriented

Bring along the following documents:

• Valid Driving License
• CV and academic certificate original and copies
• Original and copy of; National ID Card,
• Current Certificate of Good conduct
• 3 referral letters from previous employers
• 2 passport photos.

 As part of the recruitment process you will undergo:-

• Physical Fitness Assessment
• Vetting and Screening
• A verbal and written interview

Email your application to: jobs@autoassured.com Or Hand Delivery to: Operations Director , Auto Assured Ltd, Ngong Road opposite Ligi Ndogo 

Writing Jobs in Kenya

Applications are invited for experienced content writers who are willing to work from home. 

Assignments will be sent via email and completed work will be expected to be submitted within 24 hours; unless stated otherwise. 

Writers are required to be online (chat/Skype) for a few hours during working hours for easy communication.

Qualifications:

• Must have excellent Grammar and English writing skills
• Must be able to write interesting, captivating, and informative articles on a number of different topics including but not limited to business, travel, dating, products, etc
• Must have a personal computer and internet connection.
• Able to work with little or no supervision.
• Must have a serene home office environment to work from (No disruptions).
• Must be in a position to start working immediately.
• Experience in content writing, SEO articles, blog articles et.c is an added advantage.

Requirements

• Excellent English grammar  and writing skills
• Self motivated well disciplined and mature person.
• Deadline and target oriented individuals
• Able to work under minimal or no supervision
• Must be computer and Internet literate
• Good research and analysis skills
• Must be punctual and ready to work on full time basis
• Must  be able to accept payments via M-Pesa
• Must be flexible and willing to work at any time, night or day.

Writers will be paid SHs 150 for every 500 words article.

All qualified applicants to send their CVs/Resumes, plus a sample of your written work to writerswithpassion@gmail.com

Assistant Human Resource Manager Job in Kenya

Location   : Nairobi
Job Type  : Temporary

Our client, a global leader in Business Process and Technology Management, is seeking to recruit an Assistant Human Resource Manager. 

The successful candidate will be responsible for planning, directing, and coordinating human resource management activities of the company to maximize the strategic use of human resources and maintain functions such as employee compensation, recruitment, personnel policies, and regulatory compliance.

Key Tasks and Responsibilities

• Serving as a link between management and employees by handling questions, interpreting and administering contracts and helping resolve work-related problems.
• Advising Heads of Department on organizational policy matters such as equal employment opportunity and sexual harassment, and recommend needed changes.
• Analyzing and modify compensation and benefits policies to establish competitive programs and ensure compliance with legal requirements.
• Administering compensation, benefits and performance management systems, and safety and recreation programs.
• Ensuring on optimum utilization of the HR System in respect of monitoring all HR records, generating various HR reports and the overall automation of the HR function.
• Coordinating staff participation in training programmes as well as planning and conducting new employee orientation to foster positive attitude toward organizational objectives.
• Identifying staff vacancies and recruiting, interviewing and selecting applicants.

Qualifications and Competencies

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business or related fields from an accredited institution.
• Must have 4-8 yrs of relevant HR generalist experience  after bachelors degree and be willing to work 15-20 hours in the week
• An excellent communicator and  problem solver with strong team leading skills

To apply, send your CV ONLY to jobs@flexi-personnel.com  before Friday 22nd June 2012. 

Clearly indicate the position applied for and minimum salary expectation on the subject line.

Concern Worldwide Project Coordinator Urban Surveillance Job in Nairobi Kenya

Concern Worldwide is an Irish-based non-governmental, international, humanitarian organization dedicated to the reduction of suffering and working towards the ultimate elimination of extreme poverty in the world’s poorest countries.
 

Applications are invited from suitably qualified and experienced Kenyan Nationals for the following positions:
 

1. Position: Project Coordinator Urban Surveillance
 

Location: Nairobi, with travel to field locations
 

Duration: 2 years
 

Reports To: Programme Coordinator, Food, Income and Markets
 

Job Purpose:
 

The Food, Income and Markets Programme established an operations research project in 2010 to define and test indicators of humanitarian crisis in urban informal settlements. This was borne out of the need to monitor conditions in urban slums and be able to identify and target populations in crisis with humanitarian support. 

The Project Coordinator will therefore lead the design and development of the research as well as manage all aspects entailed in its roll-out/implementation as the project looks to expand its coverage and partnerships. 

Recognizing the key technical competencies in research design and implementation, the Project Coordinator will also act as an advisor for all operational research being undertaken in Concern Kenya.
 

Main Duties & Responsibilities:

• Provide technical guidance and oversight to all Concern Kenya staff,
• Operation research, directing research design, selecting lead investigators and reviewing results.
• Build the capacity of the relevant staff within the FIM Programme on analysis and management of data aimed at enriching and directing the urban programme, including informing learning documents
• Be the custodian of the Concern Kenya Research Plan reporting progress at biannual Country
• Management Team meetings
• Develop within the Concern programme staff tools and techniques in evaluation and learning
• Undertake any other duties as may be assigned by the Assistant Country Director
• Written reports for quarterly assessments and evaluations
• Where required, power point presentations on results for dissemination to partners, government, etc.
• Capacity building of staff in various assessment, analysis, and data collection techniques including training in appropriate software
• Articles for submission to peer reviewed journals

2. Person Specification

• A Master’s Degree or PhD in relevant field (Humanitarian studies, Public Health, Nutrition, Biostatistics, Food Security, etc.)
• Training in ethical principles of research, statistical analysis and complex survey design and analysis
• Working knowledge of SPSS, Stata, SAS, EPIINFO, ENA softwares
• Experience in designing and implementing evaluations and operational research, using both quantitative and qualitative methods
• Experience developing articles for publication
• Experience working in an urban slum environment and working with government partners
• Experience in early warning/surveillance
• Experience with design, management and analysis of large-scale datasets
• Experience of digital data gathering technology and software

Interested candidates, who meet the above requirements, should apply by sending a CV and a covering letter addressed to: - 

The Human Resource Manager, 

Concern Worldwide, 

P.O. Box 13850-00800, 

Nairobi, 

to the following email address: nairobi.hr@concern.net
 

The closing date for application is Friday, 22nd June, 2012. 

Only short-listed candidates will be contacted for interview.
 

Each application should include three referees who can validate technical expertise. 

Telephone contacts must be submitted with the application.
 

Concern has a Code of Conduct and a Programme Participant Protection Policy to ensure the maximum protection of programme participants from abuse and exploitation.

Chief Executive Officer and Internal Auditor Jobs in Laikipia Kenya - Medium Sized Sacco

One of our leading medium sized SACCO based in Laikipia County has retained us to recruit & fill the following positions;

1. Chief Executive Officer
 

Key Responsibilities

The Chief Executive Officer will be responsible for providing visionary leadership and direction in the realization of the SACCO’s vision, mission and long term business strategy. 

Specifically he/she will be responsible for;

• Overseeing the day-to-day management of the SACCO’s operations to ensure enhanced profitability and sustainable returns on members’ investments;
• Providing proactive public relations to enhance the SACCO’s corporate image;
• Leading and motivating a skilled workforce from diverse and multicultural backgrounds;
• Preparing relevant timely Budgets and reports for the Board and advise the Board on all matters relating to financial, operations, strategies and business opportunities;
• Monitor and evaluate Sacco projects, implementation of Financial, HR and Procurement Systems.

Qualifications, Skills & Experience Required

• Bachelor of Commerce Degree (Accounting) or Degree in Business Related field or Diploma in Cooperative Management plus CPA II;
• Computer Literate;
• Age; 30 – 40 years;
• At least 3 years experience in a Senior Management Position, preferably in a SACCO;
• Good Interpersonal skills and high level of integrity;
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

2. Internal Auditor
 

Key Responsibilities

Reporting to the Board of Directors, the Internal Auditor will perform the following duties:

• Review and appraise the soundness, adequacy and application of accounting, financial and other controls to promote effective and efficient internal controls;
• Develop and implement effective risk management tools;
• Evaluate the effectiveness of internal control systems;
• Participate in the budget process and prepare internal audit reports;
• Establish risk based audit programs;
• Ascertain the level of compliance with established policies and procedures, plans and statutory requirements;
• Reports professionally to the audit committee and administratively to the C.E.O

Qualifications, Skills & Experience Required

• Bachelor of Commerce (Accounting) or any Business related Degree;
• Be at least a CPA (K);
• Working experience of at least five years;
• Good Interpersonal skills;
• Proficiency in MS office and working experience in a computerized environment;
• High level of integrity;
• Be between 30-40 years;
• Strong analytical skills.

Applications should include the following:

• Letter of Application indicating position applied for;
• Current CV, with names and contact information of atleast three references;
• Copies of Certificates/transcripts and testimonials.

Applications should be sent to compliance@kuscco.com or

The Manager, Consultancy and Compliance Department
KUSCCO Limited,
P.O. Box 28403-00200 

Nairobi.

On or before 22nd June 2012