Thursday, April 14, 2011

Brand Manager / Executive - Nutrition Job Vacancy

Job Title: Brand Manager / Executive - Nutrition

Company Profile: A multinational company that deals in the Manufacturing and Production of Nutritional and dairy products, coffee, tea, beverages, chocolate and confectionery

Direct Report to: Category Marketing Manager

Main Purpose of the job

Develop and execute brand plans so as to deliver market share, sales volume, revenue and profit growth objectives

Main Responsibilities

* Deliver brand business objectives in terms of market share, sales volume and revenue and profit growth
* Define key brand challenges and develop category strategies to achieve brand business objectives
* Provide sound inputs into the demand planning process to ensure accurate monthly sales forecast
* Initiate, propose, execute monitor and evaluate campaigns and activities for management buy-in and approval
* Implement, review and evaluate the brand plan in line with the brand /category strategy, covering brand communication, promotions, consumer insight, pricing strategy and product innovation/renovation
* Control PFME and TTS investments while ensuring effective advertising and promotional policies and practices for the brands
* Perform control of the POP/MD services and premium detailing stocks
* Monitor the profitability of the product range and its SKU so as to highlight gaps against the target set

Key Experience/Knowledge and Skills

* 5 years experience in developing a portfolio of nutrition/pharmaceutical product brands
* Managed independently under challenging/demanding market environments to achieve and exceed goals
* Has independently managed projects such as organising brand, media, promotion and sampling activities, and communication campaigns with HealthCare Professionals and/or consumers on topics related to infant nutrition products
* Management and Leadership Principles
* Knowledge of the Nutrition industry in the local market including products, competitor awareness, KOL’s
* Supply Chain (basic knowledge)
* Understanding of the local ethical promotion code
* Awareness of stock levels, sales, sales conditions, prices and hygiene of own and competitor products
* Educational background in marketing or nutrition
* Knowledge of infant nutrition concepts
* Ability to deal closely with contacts and build strong, sustainable relationships
* High computer literacy

To apply for this position send your CV to mycv@myjobseye.com quoting the position in the subject line.

Kindly also mention your current/ last salary and benefits

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Administrator / Office Manager Job in Westlands Nairobi

Key Responsibilities: Producing monthly reports to the client, producing quarterly reports to the client, internal weekly summary reports, management of cash float, personnel administration, event management, local supplier management

Key Qualifications: Degree – Politics,Languages, History, Communications, proven experience in administration in foreign/hostile environments, management skills, culturally sensitive.

Desirable Requirements: Experience in military/police/media. Experience in engaging with governments and large organizations (AU/UN/EU). Proven language ability – Somali, Swahili, Arabic, French, Portuguese

Personal Attributes: Must be ambitious, well presented, good communication and written skills have a high degree of integrity

Salary & Benefits: On application

Deadline: 20th April 2011

Applications: harriet@summitrecruitment-kenya.com

Please send an up to date CV, stating your current salary, accompanied by at least 3 referee telephone numbers/email addresses to:

Summit recruitment & Training, Rhino House, Karen Road, Karen

Only short listed candidates will be contacted. Please indicate in your email which position you are interested in.

Mature Heavy Lorry Drivers Jobs in Nairobi Kenya (Kshs 30,000)

Location: Nairobi and surrounds

Key Responsibilities: To drive supplies/goods to safari camps throughout Kenya

Key Qualifications: Must have proven track record of lorry driving (8 ton lorry) – Hold a Commercial Drivers License and have good knowledge of Kenya- possess credible references

Personal Attributes: Highly responsible , good work ethic

Salary & Benefits: Kshs 30,000

Deadline: 21st April 2011

Applications: harriet@summitrecruitment-kenya.com

Please send an up to date CV, stating your current salary, accompanied by at least 3 referee telephone numbers/email addresses to:

Summit recruitment & Training, Rhino House, Karen Road, Karen

Only short listed candidates will be contacted. Please indicate in your email which position you are interested in.

Clerical Position - Import / Export Job in Kenya (Kshs 25,000)

Location: Mombasa Road

Key Responsibilities: Dealing with all aspects of import/export plus looking after stock reconciliation and management

Key Qualifications: Proven Track record in import/export industry – freight and shipping plus stock management.

Personal Attributes: Must be organized, detailed, good with figures. Good communication and written skills in Kiswahili and English

Salary & Benefits: Kshs 25,000 negotiable

Deadline: 20th April 2011

Applications: harriet@summitrecruitment-kenya.com

Please send an up to date CV, stating your current salary, accompanied by at least 3 referee telephone numbers/email addresses to:

Summit recruitment & Training, Rhino House, Karen Road, Karen

Only short listed candidates will be contacted.

Please indicate in your email which position you are interested in.

Operations Manager, Marketing Manager, Human Resource Manager and Credit Controller Jobs in Kenya - Fleet Management Solutions Provider

About Us

We are a leading provider of Fleet Management Solutions in the East and Central Africa region. Our brand is recognised and respected in the Transport Industry and by companies whose operations require an efficient fleet.

Our Mission: To be the one-stop Fleet Solution Centre

Our Vision: To be a firm committed to giving our clients leading edge solutions

The Positions

The company is looking for proactive and energetic individuals willing to carry our brand, to fill in the positions below:

Operations Manager

You will be a key member of the senior management team with responsibility over the day-to-day operations in the company.

You will have a leadership capability as you will be responsible to ensure that the team meets company objectives.

You will provide support, coaching and practical advice to the teams.

You will possess a high business sense and ensure that the company operations are profitable and exceed client expectations.

You will be proactive; identifying operational gaps, implementing operational efficiencies and advise management of emerging business opportunities.

As you will be the company face at conferences, seminars and business exhibitions, you will be smart and possess business savvy.

Qualifications:

* Over 6 years experience in Operations Management role in a busy environment
* At least 4 years managing high performing teams
* Excellent computer literacy and have worked in an ERP environment
* Excellent communication skills; oral and written
* A degree will be an added advantage
* 40 years and above

Marketing Manager

Your role is responsible for developing and implementing a marketing strategy for the company.

You will have responsibility to profile our current and potential customers and to come up with aggressive business growth initiatives to entrench and expand existing market share.

As part of senior management, you will be responsible for instilling a marketing led ethos throughout the business.

Qualifications:

* 6 years in marketing, 3 of which will be in management positions
* Broad knowledge of research, analysis and data interpretation
* Post graduate qualifications in Marketing
* Experience in preparing business reports
* Excellent communication and presentation skills
* Over 35 years

Human Resource Manager

You will lead the HR function with responsibility of developing and implementing the HR strategy.

You will lead the people planning, acquisition and on-boarding process. You will oversee strategic learning and development programs.

You will manage the company performance management system to ensure that the company meets its objectives. You will be the point person for employee communications and relations.

Qualifications

* 4 years experience in similar assignment
* Post –graduate qualifications in HRM
* Strong interpersonal and communications skills
* Understanding of the labour laws in the area where the company operates
* Ability to coach and mentor staff
* Minimum 35 years

Credit Controller

This position reports to the Finance Manager and will have responsibility over credit management.

You will have financial management experience in a business environment. You will have ability to explain finance terms and where necessary develop an effective payment plan for clients.

Qualifications:

* 4 years experience in a similar role
* Diploma in Accountancy. CPA (K) will be added advantage
* Quick thinker yet keen on detail
* Ability to interact and with strong persuasive skills
* Aged between 27 – 32 years

How to Apply

If you find that you qualify for any of these positions, send your CV and 1 page statement of why you consider yourself a suitable candidate to jobsplus2010@gmail.com to reach us before 25th April 2011.

Quote the position applied for on the subject line.

Tuesday, April 12, 2011

Engineers / Technicians Jobs in Kenya - Telecommunication Network Maintenance Company

An International Organization experienced in Maintenance of Telecommunication Network is looking for qualified Engineers / Technicians aged between 25-50 years, who are qualified in the following fields;

1. Diesel Engine Generators complete with control system.
2. Refrigeration and Air-Conditioning Plants.
3. DC Power Equipments- Rectifiers, Inverters, Solar Plants and Batteries.

The selected candidates will be considered for either employment or service contracts with the organization.

Our staff structure constitutes the following:

* 45 years and above - 10% (Experts.)
* 35-40 years - 20% (Skilled Site Supervising Engineers)
* 28-35 years - 20% (Experienced Engineers)
* 22-28 years – 50% (Trainees)

Key Responsibilities

* Prepare Field reports pertaining to Faulting and Routine Maintenance done.
* Carrying out scheduled routine Maintenance Service as per manufacturers’ recommendation.
* Faulting and troubleshooting: Diagnosis and resolving electrical problems in the control system and equipments mentioned above.
* Carrying out installations.
* Staff training in the relevant fields.

Qualifications

* A degree, Higher Diploma or a Diploma in either Mechanical or Electrical Engineering from a reputable institution.
* 2-5 years and above working experience in the relevant field.
* Good knowledge in operations and maintenance of the specific equipment.
* Capacity to undertake equipment installation will be an added advantage.

Candidates are required to submit their applications online, enclosing a detailed CV, Telephone Contacts and three referees to the following email addresses: kimko80@yahoo.com and kyalomuokimutuku@yahoo.com before 24th April 2011.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Molecular / Clinical Microbiology Training & Applications Specialist Job in Kenya - Hain Lifescience East Africa

Our mission is to promote and train laboratories and health institutions on the use of our cutting edge technology in molecular diagnostics.

We focus on many infectious diseases such as Tuberculosis, in which we are helping to diagnose Multi-Drug Resistant TB (MDR TB) and Extreme Drug Resistant TB (XDR TB).

Hain Lifescience East Africa Ltd. is seeking a Molecular / Clinical Microbiology Training & Applications Specialist

Duties:

* Training and lab capacity building in molecular diagnostic / line probe assay testing in East, West & Central Africa
* Perform lab evaluation and preparation visits (Travel required)
* Application process monitoring of institutions using the Hain assay methods
* Creation of customer follow up and support systems
* Timely resolution of customer- use problems encountered
* Development & update of lab SOPs
* Clinical study initiation and supervision
* Creation & execution of molecular diagnostic training modules

Qualifications:

* Bachelors/Masters degree in Clinical Microbiology &/or Molecular Biology or Biomedical Science
* Microbiology lab technologist (an added advantage)
* Experience in mycobacteriology
* Experience in PCR/molecular lab work
* Possible previous research & publishing in bacteriology

Additional:

* Knowledge of French is a plus
* Previous cross cultural/country interaction, an advantage
* Previous training experience a plus
* Have a valid passport

Send CVs and testimonials before 6th May 2011 to:

The General Manager
Hain Lifescience East Africa Ltd
P.O. Box 5835-00100, Nairobi

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