Athletics Kenya Secretary General / CEO Job Vacancy

Athletics Kenya wishes to hire a Secretary General/ CEO. 

This is a position for a seasoned, proactive, independent thinking and results oriented professional. 

The position holder will be responsible to the Executive Board for the overall management and administration of the Federation. 

Key deliverables for the position include:

• Developing and recommending to the Board the long term strategy, business plans, and annual operating budgets and establishing proper internal monitoring and control systems and procedures.
• Facilitating compliance with internal and external regulatory agencies on guidelines for management and marketing of athletics in line with IAAF and CAA legislation and regulations.
• Coordinating and leading preparation of business related proposals for sponsorship for consideration by the Board.
• Formulating, implementing and monitoring athletics development policies.
• Administration of all the resources and activities of the Board.
• Ensuring continuous achievement of AK’s financial and operating goals /objectives.
• Serving as the Secretary to the Board.

Requirements For The Position:

• Bachelors Degree in Social Sciences, Engineering, Commerce, Law, Economics, Business Administration, or a sports related degree from a recognized university.
• At least 10 years of experience, five of which must have been in senior management.
• Experience in sports management will be an added advantage.
• 35-45 years of age.
• Knowledge of rules and regulations governing athletics.
• Proven knowledge/ experience of sports marketing including development of funding proposals and follow up to mobilise resources and sponsorship.
• Demonstrable knowledge of financial, procurement and human resource management.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work collaboratively and network effectively locally and internationally.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Well organized and able to multi-task and meet deadlines.
• Computer literacy including standard office applications and experience in working with databases and management systems software.
• Ability to work under pressure and to meet deadlines. And
• Be of highest ethical, personal and professional standing with clarity of vision and professional credibility.

Applications must include a covering letter, copies of relevant certificates and detailed CV highlighting relevant experience, a day time phone contact, email address, and the names of three professional referees to: hcapjobs@wananchi.com
 

Closing date: 8 August 2012
 

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted

Dairy Farm Manager, HR Manager, Receptionist, Legal Officer, Administrative Assistant, Warehouse Supervisor and Executive Drivers Jobs in Kenya

Cyka Manpower Services, a leading Labour/Facilities Management, Housekeeping and Recruitment agency in Kenya, seeks to recruit experienced and self-motivated persons for the following positions:
 

1) Dairy Farm Manager: Applicant should be a diploma holder in a field affiliated with animal health and husbandry and with at least 3 years’ experience in artificial insemination. Will oversee operations in dairy production in Nyandarua and must possess the skills and ability to manage a workforce of over 20 employees. Must have the expertise to diagnose and treat diseases promptly; and be proactive in animal health management.
 

2) Human Resource Manager: A graduate level degree in labour laws, social sciences, industrial laws and human resources with over 3 years experience in a busy organization. Should possess excellent communications skills and leadership qualities, strong presentation abilities, and very good initiation and negotiation skills.
 

3) Customer Care / Receptionist: Applicant should be well educated and have excellent communication skills with a good command of English language. Diploma/Certificate in Business Management with 3 years of work experience. Administrative, MS Office and telephone protocol knowledge an added advantage. Should be creative, computer literate, record-keeping skills and a great personality.
 

4) Legal Officer: Diploma in Law and sound experience in legal processes. Must be target oriented and has trained at the Kenya School of Law – Minimum 3 years experience in a legal office. Should have excellent analytical, communication and negotiation skills.
 

5) Administrative Assistant: Diploma in Business Administration or Business Management. Applicant should be detail-oriented, excellent at oral and written communication as well as great interpersonal skills with 3 years work experience.
 

6) Warehouse Supervisor: Diploma in Warehouse Management with sound knowledge of stock controls, inventories, Health & Safety compliance, policies and procedures. Work experience of at least 3 years in warehouse operations.
 

7) Executive Drivers: Should be O’ level Certificate Holders, good command of spoken and written English, possess defensive driving techniques and clean driving record, experience working with VIP, customer oriented and excellent references with min. 3 years experience in service industry.
 

If you meet the above requirements, send your application with detailed CV and daytime contacts so as to reach us by 31st July 2012, to the following email address: info@cykagroup.co.ke

M. P. Shah Hospital Pharmacist Job in Kenya

M. P. Shah Hospital is looking to recruit qualified Kenyan citizens who are ambitious and career driven persons to fill in the following vacant positions:
 

Job Title: Pharmacist

Ref # HR/MPSH/35
 

Job Responsibilities

• Co-ordinating with departmental heads in establishing their medical and surgical requirements
• Ensuring all patients medication is accurately dispensed and proper accounting done.
• To analyse discharge charts and make proposals for improvement.

Job Requirements

• Must have a first degree in Pharmacy from recognized institutions
• Must be registered with the Pharmacy and Poisons Board and have a current valid practicing license.
• A minimum of 3 years post registration working experience in a busy hospital pharmacy is essential.

Interested candidates who meet the above required qualifications and experience should email their application letters quoting reference number, detailed curriculum vitae listing three professional references (including your recent supervisor) and your 24 hours telephone contact to: hr@mpshahhosp.org
 

Applications should be received not later than 6th August 2012.
 

Only short listed candidates will be contacted.

Land O’Lakes Program Accountant Job in Nairobi Kenya

Land O’Lakes - International Development is a division of Land O’Lakes, Inc., a U.S. food and agricultural cooperative that implements humanitarian and economic development activities for donor agencies. 

Land O’Lakes - International Development invites applications from suitably qualified candidates to fill the position of:

Program Accountant

The Program Accountant will be responsible for the accounting and financial reporting aspects of the program and will act as a business partner to the Chief of Party. 

She/he will support the Chief of Party in executing day-today administrative functions, in addition to working closely with the Grants and Operations Manager to manage the grants under contract component of the program.
 

This position is based in Nairobi, Kenya, and reports directly to the Chief of Party with a dotted reporting line to the Regional Accounting Manager. 

The key responsibilities for the position are:

• Preparation of program budgets and forecast reports.
• Preparation of accurate and timely financial reports for the program.
• Completion of financial analyses for the program and provision of timely financial information to the program team.
• Provision of administrative support and coordination of program procurement.
• Ensuring program compliance with donor regulations, government requirements and Land O’Lakes policies.
• Liaison with the regional accounting team to strengthen the internal control environment.
• Conduct of grantee audits.

Requirements

• Degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration or Commerce from a recognized University, in addition to fully completed CPA or ACCA professional qualifications.
• At least 5 years’ experience in accounting and financial management within an international development organization.
• Demonstrated experience working on US Government funded programs will be distinctly advantageous.
• Competency in use of computer and accounting software; knowledge of Deltek Costpoint accounting system will be an added advantage.
• Familiarity with grant accounting.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills in English.
• Ability to work independently and proactively as a team member with little day-to-day oversight.
• Strong inter-personal skills, self-motivated, detail-oriented and result-driven, with ability to effectively work with people of different cultures.
• Ability to establish priorities and to plan, coordinate and monitor tasks.
• Highly developed conceptual, analytical, and innovative problem-solving ability.

To apply
 

Applications for this position should be sent to recruit.kenya@idd.landolakes.com no later than Friday 3rd August 2012. 

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

After Sales Manager, Vehicle Sales Executives Jobs in Kenya

We are one of the largest providers of transport solutions in the East African Region and a franchise holder of some of the best known motor vehicle brands in the world. 

We seek to recruit well qualified and experienced professionals to fill the following positions in our organization;

After Sales Manager

Reporting to the Divisional Manager, the successful candidate will be responsible for planning and overseeing all the after sales activities on all vehicles handled at the Workshop. 

The position will also be responsible for overseeing the running of the service and parts departments and ensuring that the targets of the two departments are met, while ensuring customer satisfaction through a deliberate effort to manage and deliver quality service to our customers.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, implement, monitor and analyze strategies to drive revenue growth by increasing customer base.
• Avoid attrition generate through pursuit of quality leads.
• Source and develop client referrals.
• Develop and maintain after sales promotional materials.
• Plan and conduct direct after sales marketing activities.
• Work with the management team on the setting of targets and after sales strategy.
• Develop performance measurement parameters.
• Develop sales proposals and present sales contracts.
• Maintain reports relating to after sales as per franchise agreements.
• Respond to after sales inquiries and concerns by phone, electronically or in person.
• Ensure customer service satisfaction and good client relationships.
• Perform quality checks on vehicles and service delivery.
• Monitor and report on after sales activities and follow up to management.
• Monitor competitors, market conditions and product development.
• Monitor variances against set sales targets and make appropriate recommendations.
• Interact with the entire company management and monitor business processes citing any areas that may hinder increased sales & make appropriate recommendations.
• Carry out market research and competitor analysis on a periodical basis and make practical and appropriate recommendations.
• Establish and maintain contacts with corporate bodies, Insurance Brokers/Agencies, Government ministries, Parastatals, Embassies over and above our customer base.
• Motivate the after sales team to achieve and surpass targets.
• Develop alternative ways to attain divisional after sales targets.

Qualifications & Experience

• University degree in Mechanical Engineering – Automotive option.
• 5 years After Sales experience in the Motor Industry.
• Experience in people management and team leadership.
• Effective communicator with proven management and organizational skills.
• Demonstrated experience in conducting training and making presentations.
• Experience in brand management and enhancement.
• Excellent computer and internet skills.
• A go-getter with good verbal and written skills.

Vehicle Sales Executives

Reporting to the Brand Managers, the position has the key responsibility of selling and marketing the Company’s’ brands of vehicles, while ensuring the achievement of sales targets for the respective brands.

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure that the set vehicle sales targets set are achieved.
• Identify and follow up on prospective customers and convert them to existing customers.
• Identify new business opportunities.
• Prepare and implement sales call programs.
• Conduct presentations to customers designed to achieve set targets and maximum results from sales opportunities.
• Provide superior customer care by ensuring that customer queries are promptly responded to and customer needs are adequately addressed.
• Ensure proper handing over of products to customers upon collection and demonstrate the use of the various functions in the vehicles.
• Conduct market awareness / intelligence exercises to benchmark the company’s products against competitor products.
• Carry out accurate appraisals of all vehicles presented for part exchange using a systematic appraisal record system.
• Validate vehicle valuations and negotiate with potential customers to maximize sales.

Qualifications & Experience

• University degree.
• Diploma in Sales & Marketing will be an added advantage.
• 3 years selling experience preferably in the Motor Industry.
• Good communication, interpersonal & presentation skills.
• Customer Care knowledge & skills.
• Computer literacy.

Attractive remuneration will be negotiated with the selected candidates.

The positions offer prospects for career advancement in the Company.

Send your applications to:

DN/A.1343

P.O. Box 49010 - 00100,

GPO, Nairobi

Closing date for receipt of applications: 15th August 2012.

Accounts Assistant Job in Nairobi Kenya (KShs 20K - 30K)

A dynamic fresh produce grower and export company requires an accounts assistant to strengthen the accounts and finance function.

Candidate should have a growing base of experience in accounting, where business savvy, accuracy and attention to detail is required.

This is an opportunity to grow with the company and take on increasing responsibility.

Place of work would be off the Mombasa Road close to JKIA.

Reports to: Finance Manager

Requirements

• Growing base of 3 years plus experience in accounting and finance and the preparation of financial statements in a reputable company, ideally in production or horticulture
• In the process of completing, or completed a qualification like CPA(K) or ACCA
• Ideally have knowledge of Sage accounting software or any other combined with strong ICT skills
• Business sense of understanding what the numbers mean from a commercial operational perspective
• Appreciation of management and cost accounting and being able to realise what the key drivers of performance are in the business
• Have good organisation and administrative skills, attention to detail and capable of meeting strict deadlines
• Absolute honesty combined with and energetic "can do" attitude to work and ability to work as part of a team

Remuneration

Gross salary would be between Kshs 20,000-30,000 depending on qualifications and experience.

Qualified candidates should forward their applications to jobs@execltd.unweb.info before 31 July 2012

Kenya Film Commission Temporary Research Intern Job Vacancy

Kenya Film Commission Temporary Research Intern Vacancy

Kenya Film Commission is a State Corporation under the Ministry of Information and Communication established vide legal Notice No. 10 of 2005.  

The Commission whose vision is to be the reputed film partner of choice, is mandated to promote Kenya as a centre for excellence in Film production.   

KFC works closely with Film producers, government agencies, private organizations, professional bodies and associations in the film industry, other film commissions and other stake holders in the film industry.

KFC is looking for a results oriented person for the position of Intern – Research

Position: Research Intern

Terms of Service:  Temporary

Job Summary:  To assist in the development and implementation of Research Policies, Systems and Strategies to ensure relevant, timely, and accurate information for marketing and development of the film industry

Reporting:  The job holder reports to the Marketing Manager

Duties and Responsibilities

• To assist in the development and implementation of research policies, systems and strategies.
• To collect, process, organize, upgrade and disseminate film information and other information in suitable formats to facilitate the Commissions activities.
• To undertake quality film research, statistics and other quality research activities from all user departments.
• To assist in   identifying appropriate sources of film information/data and update on the same.
• To assists the Marketing Manager to advice all other user departments on their research and requirement and activities.
• To assist the Marketing Manager produce regular monthly, quarterly and annual film industry information reports.
• To perform any other functions as may be directed by the Marketing Manager and/or the CEO.

Minimum Job Requirements

• Completion or near completion of a degree in Social/Behavioural Sciences.
• Training in Research methodology and/or Statistics or equivalent qualifications.
• Knowledge and experience in Market Research.
• Experience in film industry research an added advantage.

Skills and Knowledge

• High level of computer literacy in statistical software packages.
• Internet research skills
• Numeric skills.
• Good people skills.
• Team player.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Excellent report production and dissemination skills.
• Ability to share knowledge.
• Excellent understanding or Research methods and techniques.

Measures of Performance

• Timely and accurate Film Industry data.
• Sustainable film industry data management systems.
• Sustainable film industry reporting system.

Please send your application and a detailed CV with two (2) referees indicating your current position, e-mail and day-time telephone contact; including copies of relevant academic and professional certificates and testimonials, to reach the undersigned before or on 27th  July 2012:
 

The Human Resources Department
Kenya Film Commission, Lenana Rd, Jumuia Place.
P. O. Box 76417-00508, Nairobi Kenya
Tel. 020-2714073/4
Email:  hr@filmingkenya.com
 

Visit www.kenyafilmcommission.com for more details