Duma Works is recruiting a Senior Sales Executive for one of our clients. 

The company is a leading importer of fine wines and champagnes. 

• Identify business opportunities by identifying prospects and evaluating their position in the industry; researching and analysing sales options.


• Utilizing existing industry contacts to increase client base


• Maintain relationships with clients by providing support information, and guidance; researching and recommending new products to clients based on consumer trends


• Prepare reports by collecting, analysing, and summarizing information.


• Maintain quality service by establishing and enforcing organization standards.


• Maintain professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications; establishing personal networks; benchmarking state-of-the-art practices; participating in professional societies.


• Contribute to team effort by meeting targets set out

Skills and Attributes

• Ability to create Solid industry relationships


• High energy levels


• Excellent Negotiation skills


• Prospecting Skills


• Sales Planning


• Highly motivated for Sales


• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills


• Exceptional planning and organising skills


• Experience at a Wine or other Alcoholic Distributor essential

Qualifications

• 28-40 years old


• Kenyan Citizen


• 2 years relevant experience minimum

Position: Senior Regulatory Officer – Technical
 

Region: Nairobi
 

Key Duties and Responsibilities.
 

Operational (incl. Planning):

• Responsible for the timely submission of quarterly and annual License compliance returns to the Communications Authority of Kenya,


• Responsible for the processing of applications of new frequency resource from CA as per requests from ITN including ensuring payments of the requisite frequency assignment fees in respect of new frequencies ,


• Responsible for the submission of annual frequency utilization returns to CA and the annual renewal, 


• Liaise with CA for the assignment of new Numbering Resources as per request from Marketing including following up with ITN for the implementation of new numbering resources for our network and other licensees’ networks,


• Responsible for liaising with ITN to facilitating systems audit/inspection as may be requested by the Communications Authority of Kenya from time to time to ensure compliance with the license conditions (inspection of ICT installations and on-site radio inspections),


• Submit and follow up applications for type approval of devices at CA.


• Advise business on changes to regulations as published by CA specifically on radio, numbering, type approval, licensing & quality of service.

Academic / Professional Qualifications

• Degree in Telecommunications Engineering or other relevant Technical field


• At least 6 years relevant experience in telecommunications industry/environment, three of which should be at a senior management position

Key Competencies:

• Ability to Deliver Results


• Analytical thinking


• Assertiveness


• Conflict management


• Cross-functional and collective working


• Decisiveness


• Developing and coaching others


• Initiative and pro-activity


• Leadership


• Open-mindedness


• Planning and organizing


• Self-development

This position is opened to Kenyan citizens only. 

If you fit the required profile, please apply highlighting how your qualifications, experience and career aspirations match the requirements for this position.  

Application should be sent by latest 9th October 2015, please provide an updated Curriculum Vitae (CV) including details of your current telephone contacts and names of three referees. 

Apply through recruitment@orange-tkl.co.ke and quote the job title in the subject field. 

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Position No. 15-0018197

Post Title: Finance Associate
 

Contract type: Service Contract 
 

Post Grade:  SC 6
 

Duty Station: Nairobi
 

Duration: 1 year (initial) 

Date of issue: 30th September 2015
 

Closing Date: 13th October 2015
 

• Provide support to staff of finance and budget, to ensure compliance with WFP financial policies, rules and regulations;


• Support the development and implementation of financial policies and procedures and assist in setup and implementation of proper accounting procedures, systems and internal controls;


• Monitor the daily cash position in order to optimize the use of surplus cash and maximize returns on investment through the liquidity portfolio;


• Contribute to the preparation, implementation and monitoring of budgets, monitor expenditure and budget forecasts;


• Co-ordinate with other teams in order to ensure that all financial and administrative services are being performed efficiently and in line with the needs of the wider team;


• Monitor account balances and process financial transactions in an accurate and timely manner, to avoid the occurrence of an overdraft;


• Monitor and analyse general ledger accounts in order to initiate and achieve corrective actions;


• Compile data from the WFP database and systems in order to assist in generating and analysing financial reports;


• Allocate tasks to other support staff, provide guidance and on-the-job training in management of financial resources (e.g. managing the petty cash/sub-imprest account, review and analyse vendor and balance sheet accounts, etc.), to ensure services are delivered consistently and to the required standards;


• Perform other related duties as required.

• Completion of secondary school education. 


• A post-secondary certificate in the accounts/related functional area.

Experience:

• At least five years of progressively responsible work experience, including at least three years in the field of finance, accounting, budget, audit or other related field and at least one year at G5 level or equivalent.

Language:

• Fluency in both oral and written communication in English is a requirement.

Knowledge:

• Experience utilizing computers, including word processing, spreadsheet and other software packages. 


• Knowledge of WFP administrative regulations and rules, and WFP policies and procedures in the area of work.

Interested and qualified candidates are requested to submit online applications only according to the following procedures:
 

NOTE: You must complete Step 2 in order for your application to be considered for this vacancy.
 

Applications that do not meet the above requirements will be disregarded.
 

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Associate Regional Director, Human Resources
 

Based in Nairobi, Kenya
 

Planned Parenthood Global (PP Global) is the international division of Planned Parenthood Federation of America (PPFA) an international non governmental organization working in the field of sexual and reproductive health and rights. 

The Africa Regional Office of PP Global seeks to recruit an Associate Regional Director, Human Resources.

The Associate Regional Director, Human Resources contributes to the PPFA mission in general and to the Africa Region strategic plan through effective human resource strategy building and best practice that supports quality organizational results through high performing and motivated staff. 

The Associate Regional Director, Human Resources will be based in the Africa Regional Office in Nairobi, Kenya and will report to the Regional Director, Africa.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Work closely with Regional Director and Human Resources Business Partner to develop and design human resources policies and programs to comply with legal regulations and organizational objectives.


• Conducts benchmarking surveys of policy and program issues; prepares analysis of program alternatives and recommends action.


• Works with department heads in preparing job descriptions based on interviews with incumbents and/or completed questionnaires.


• Maintains current knowledge of and compliance with Africa laws, plans, methodologies, regulations, and current developments in the benefits and compensation field.


• Designs and makes recommendations about compensation and benefit plans.


• Implement and manage compensation and benefits plans.


• Conduct surveys, assessment, and analysis periodically


• Assist in the design, implementation, and management of the annual performance and salary review programs.


• Negotiate with insurance carriers to ensure the most economical premium rates and the best values.


• Manage the marketing of employee benefits.


• Develops, recommends, secures approval for, and implements employee retention programs.


• In conjunction with the Manager of Training and Development, conducts EEO/Sexual Harassment Training, Interviewing Skills Training, and Basics of Employment Policies.


• Answers procedural and policy questions from national offices to ensure fairness and consistency.


• Participates in conflict resolution procedures and assists Regional Director with handling complaints.


• Acts as liaison between human resources, other national offices and employees regarding human resources issues.


• Maintains and updates PPFA Global organizational charts and employee directory.


• Posts vacant positions on internal and external bulletin boards as well as recruitment web sites and other locations.


• Composes and distributes new employee and promotion announcements.


• Develops, designs and implements recruiting strategies. Write, edits and works with ad agency on recruitment advertising copy.


• Recruits, interviews, screens, refer candidates for all levels of open positions via numerous recruitment tools.


• Maintains on-going contact with Department Heads regarding hard-to-fill positions and provides necessary assistance.


• Assists unit heads in negotiating fees, hiring arrangements and employment contracts with agencies, search firms and candidates.


• Keeps the Regional Director fully informed of problems, issues, and progress of projects and negotiations on a regular basis


• Completes special projects as assigned and required.

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree, plus additional related college courses or professional training in Business, Management or related field required. 


• A postgraduate diploma in human resources management is mandatory. 


• An MBA or masters in Human Resources will be an added advantage.


• Must be a member of IHRM with a minimum of 10 years in managing human resources.

Experience:

• Must have a minimum of 10 years of directly related, progressively responsible professional experience in the field of human resources. 


• Recruitment and employee relations experience is required.

Related Skills or Knowledge: 

• Highly developed interpersonal and communication skills. 


• Acute analytical and problem solving skills; extensive knowledge of the job and labor market; current knowledge of employee relation’s laws and regulations; good negotiation, listening and networking skills. Ability to follow up and be detail oriented. 


• Excellent Computer in Google including HRIS and Internet.

Other Requirements: 

• Ability to work independently and as a member of a team. 


• Ability to travel a minimum of 35% time.

How to Apply

 
Please send your application cover letter, curriculum vitae with three references and salary history via email to aro.recruit@ppfa.org with ARD Human Resources as the Email Subject by Wednesday, October 14, 2015. 

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Planned Parenthood Global is an equal opportunity employer.

Duma Works is recruiting a Food and Beverage Manager for one of our clients.

Manage all F&B and day-to-day operations within budgeted guidelines and to the highest standards

Preserve excellent levels of internal and external customer service

Design exceptional menus and continuously make necessary improvements

Identify customers needs and respond pro-actively to all of their concerns

Report to management regarding sales results and productivity

Selection ,Training and motivation of staff

Ensuring stock taking for both bar and kitchen items

Qualifications and Skills

35-40 years old

Diploma holder in food and beverage management or in any related field

Over 5 years experience in a busy upmarket restaurant , club or hotel.

Hands on management of staff of over 35 people

Deadline for applications: 10th October 2015

If you are interested in this exciting opportunity, please send your CV to apply@dumaworks.com. 

As the subject line of your email, write “ 1886” and please make sure to include your Name and Phone number in the message body.

If you don’t follow these instructions, your application will not go through.



* When applying to any job through Duma Works, you can expect that after you apply, you will receive a confirmation email, and then an SMS alert asking you to take a basic screening test over SMS. The SMS with the test may not arrive immediately. Please be patient. The SMS test will typically be 5-8 questions to help us understand your background. Regular SMS rates apply to the test, and if you ever have any issues with the process, please reach out to 0702093793.

If you are interested in this exciting opportunity, please send your CV to apply@dumaworks.com. 

As the subject line of your email, write “ 1886” and please make sure to include your Name and Phone number in the message body.

If you don’t follow these instructions, your application will not go through.



* When applying to any job through Duma Works, you can expect that after you apply, you will receive a confirmation email, and then an SMS alert asking you to take a basic screening test over SMS. The SMS with the test may not arrive immediately. Please be patient. The SMS test will typically be 5-8 questions to help us understand your background. Regular SMS rates apply to the test, and if you ever have any issues with the process, please reach out to 0702093793.

Program Officer, Advocacy
 

Based in Nairobi, Kenya
 

Planned Parenthood Global (PP Global) is the international division of Planned Parenthood Federation of America (PPFA), an international non-governmental organization working in the field of sexual and reproductive health and rights. 

For 40 years, PP Global has been working in Africa to ensure that vulnerable women and young people have access to comprehensive sexual and reproductive health information and services. 

By partnering with medical service providers and youth champions, and helping to build local organizations and networks, PP Global works to find innovative ways to deliver critical services.
 

Under the supervision of the Associate Regional Director, Policy & Advocacy, the Program Officer, Advocacy will provide technical assistance to non-governmental partners to conduct advocacy activities that will lead to increased access to reproductive health information and services, particularly to marginalized groups, such as youth and women of reproductive age.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Support and provide technical assistance to Africa advocacy partners. This includes but is not limited to:-

1. The identification of partner capacity needs, support to partners in the conceptualization of new projects and design and implementation of innovative advocacy strategies


2. Support to advocacy partners in the development of annual project documents and budgets.


3. Review of quarterly progress and financial reports submitted by partners to ARO

• In consultation with the ARO monitoring and evaluation team, work with partners to develop a monitoring and evaluation framework that assesses the impact of their projects and helps in the development of new activities.


• Participate in advocacy on behalf of ARO at local, regional and international forums and work to enhance the visibility of its work.


• Write program reports.


• Collaborates with regional and HQ staff on writing proposals to donors.


• Writes articles and abstracts for publication and presents at conferences on behalf of PPFA and country partners in order to raise visibility and to develop a greater understanding of our work.


• Provides orientation to new staff in both the office and field in PPFA systems and procedures and collaborates with other regional staff for backstopping and other technical support of projects.


• Stays updated on service delivery and advocacy issues relevant to PP Global projects.


• Completes special projects as assigned and required.

Education: 

• Master’s degree in public health, international development and related social sciences area.

Experience: 

• At least 5 years relevant work experience in sexual reproductive health and rights, including project planning, implementation, monitoring and evaluation and working with programs to identify and address training and technical assistance needs. 


• Preference will be given to candidates with NGO experience and experience working in multi-sector programs.

Related Skills or Knowledge:

• Must have excellent written and oral English skills and the ability to synthesize information and generate persuasive and clear verbal and written communications. 


• Should have strong time management skills and ability to multitask and be able to meet deadlines with a keen attention to detail.

Other Requirements:

• Ability to work independently and as a member of a team. 


• Ability to travel a minimum of 35% time.

How to Apply
 

Please send your application cover letter, curriculum vitae with three references and salary history via email to aro.recruit@ppfa.org with Program Officer, Advocacy as the Email Subject by Friday, October 16, 2015. 

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Planned Parenthood Global is an equal opportunity employer.

UN World Food Programme – Somalia

Expression of Interest No. 003/09/2015
 

Post Title: Administrative Assistant

Contract type: Special Service Agreement
 

Post Grade: SSA 4
 

Duty Station: Berbera
 

Duration: 11 months 

Date of issue: 30th September 2015
 

Closing Date: 06th October 2015

Under the direct supervision of the assigned unit and delegated authority, the Administrative Assistant will be responsible for the following tasks:

Manage Office premises, vehicle fleet and prepare vehicle rental contracts in consistence with WFP Administrative procedures whenever necessary and maintain relevant internal data base and file; keep contractual agreement;

Draft correspondence to respond to inquiries in respect to relevant administrative matters;

Assist in assessing and maintaining necessary internal controls pertaining to various areas of administration, assist in implementing the recommendations;

Provide guidance and supervisors junior staffs;

Prepare statistical table and standard reports, including monthly fuel consumption and inventory and forward to Hargeisa  Area Office on monthly basis;

Receive and check incoming invoices LPO/contracts and other documents and ensure that purchases and services are properly authorized verify that delivery of actual quantities received or service rendered against invoice documentations;

Act as Finance Focal Person for Berbera Sub Office;

Assist in the preparation of office budgets for monthly recurrent services/Logistic Unit and forward to Area Office for clearance;

Collect invoice payments from the vendors and submit to Area Office on timely manner;

Receive cash from the Area Office, paying vendors and send back all the receipts after clearing making accountabilities to Area Office;

Create monthly SESs, GRNs, PRs and TRIPs for Hargeisa Area Office and Berbera Sub Office in WINGS.

Act as Procurement Focal Person for Berbera Sub Office;

Distribution and submission of tenders/RFQ/RFP to the vendors;

Prepare Purchase Requisitions as required;

Market survey wherever applicable;

Receive and check incoming invoices contracts and other documents and ensure that purchases and services are properly authorized verify that delivery of actual quantities received or services rendered against invoice documentations.

Act as Human Resource (HR) Focal Person for Berbera Sub Office;

Receipt of staff contracts from the Country Office (CO), ensure contracts are signed and submitted to CO;

Ensure that essential HR documents are completed and submitted to the AO/CO;

Act as leave monitor and maintain Daily attendance recording for all staff present at duty station each day;

Submit to the AO/CO, the monthly attendance and absence reports by 2nd of each month;

Coordinate the entry/periodic medical examination and ensure enrollment of Eligible dependents to medical scheme;

Focal point for medical evacuations, sick leave recording and submission of necessary documentation to AO/CO HR;

Provide orientation for new staff, if necessary;

Perform any other related duties as required.

Secondary school education.

Experience:

At least three years of progressively responsible support experience in general administrative work.

At least one year at the G3 level or equivalent.

Language:

Fluency in both oral and written communication in English and Somali.

Knowledge:

Experience utilizing computers, including word processing, spreadsheet or other WFP software packages. General knowledge of UN system policies, rules, regulations and procedures governing administration.

Quote the Vacancy Announcement number, job title and location;

Hand delivered applications will not be accepted;

Applications that do not meet the above requirements will be disregarded;

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Quote the Vacancy Announcement number, job title and location;

Hand delivered applications will not be accepted;

Applications that do not meet the above requirements will be disregarded;

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Duma Works is recruiting a Food and Beverage Manager for one of our clients. 

• Manage all F&B and day-to-day operations within budgeted guidelines and to the highest standards


• Preserve excellent levels of internal and external customer service


• Design exceptional menus and continuously make necessary improvements


• Identify customers needs and respond pro-actively to all of their concerns


• Report to management regarding sales results and productivity


• Selection ,Training and motivation of staff


• Ensuring stock taking for both bar and kitchen items

Qualifications and Skills

• 35-40 years old


• Diploma holder in food and beverage management or in any related field


• Over 5 years experience in a busy upmarket restaurant , club or hotel.


• Hands on management of staff of over 35 people

As the subject line of your email, write “ 1886” and please make sure to include your Name and Phone number in the message body.

An energetic, ambitious and enthusiastic sales leader who is an expert at giving customers a superb shopping experience.

Employers: FMCG

Responsible for maximizing sales through proactive selling, and for providing an excellent customer service to retail customers.

Duties

UN World Food Programme – Somalia
 

Expression of Interest No. 003/09/2015
 

Post Title: Administrative Assistant
 

Contract type: Special Service Agreement
 

Post Grade: SSA 4
 

Duty Station: Berbera
 

Duration: 11 months 

Date of issue: 30th September 2015
 

Closing Date: 06th October 2015
 

Under the direct supervision of the assigned unit and delegated authority, the Administrative Assistant will be responsible for the following tasks:

• Manage Office premises, vehicle fleet and prepare vehicle rental contracts in consistence with WFP Administrative procedures whenever necessary and maintain relevant internal data base and file; keep contractual agreement;


• Draft correspondence to respond to inquiries in respect to relevant administrative matters;


• Assist in assessing and maintaining necessary internal controls pertaining to various areas of administration, assist in implementing the recommendations;


• Provide guidance and supervisors junior staffs;


• Prepare statistical table and standard reports, including monthly fuel consumption and inventory and forward to Hargeisa  Area Office on monthly basis;


• Receive and check incoming invoices LPO/contracts and other documents and ensure that purchases and services are properly authorized verify that delivery of actual quantities received or service rendered against invoice documentations;

Act as Finance Focal Person for Berbera Sub Office;

• Assist in the preparation of office budgets for monthly recurrent services/Logistic Unit and forward to Area Office for clearance;


• Collect invoice payments from the vendors and submit to Area Office on timely manner;


• Receive cash from the Area Office, paying vendors and send back all the receipts after clearing making accountabilities to Area Office;


• Create monthly SESs, GRNs, PRs and TRIPs for Hargeisa Area Office and Berbera Sub Office in WINGS.

Act as Procurement Focal Person for Berbera Sub Office;

• Distribution and submission of tenders/RFQ/RFP to the vendors;


• Prepare Purchase Requisitions as required;


• Market survey wherever applicable;


• Receive and check incoming invoices contracts and other documents and ensure that purchases and services are properly authorized verify that delivery of actual quantities received or services rendered against invoice documentations.

Act as Human Resource (HR) Focal Person for Berbera Sub Office;

• Receipt of staff contracts from the Country Office (CO), ensure contracts are signed and submitted to CO;


• Ensure that essential HR documents are completed and submitted to the AO/CO;


• Act as leave monitor and maintain Daily attendance recording for all staff present at duty station each day;


• Submit to the AO/CO, the monthly attendance and absence reports by 2nd of each month;


• Coordinate the entry/periodic medical examination and ensure enrollment of Eligible dependents to medical scheme;


• Focal point for medical evacuations, sick leave recording and submission of necessary documentation to AO/CO HR;


• Provide orientation for new staff, if necessary;


• Perform any other related duties as required.

Minimum Qualifications:
   
Education:

• Secondary school education.

Experience:

• At least three years of progressively responsible support experience in general administrative work. 


• At least one year at the G3 level or equivalent.

Language:

• Fluency in both oral and written communication in English and Somali.

Knowledge:

• Experience utilizing computers, including word processing, spreadsheet or other WFP software packages. General knowledge of UN system policies, rules, regulations and procedures governing administration.

Quote the Vacancy Announcement number, job title and location;
 

Hand delivered applications will not be accepted;
 

Applications that do not meet the above requirements will be disregarded;
 

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Location: The candidate will be required to telecommute, but preferably based in Nairobi

Job Purpose: The successful candidate will lead a small team located in 3 countries; Australia, Indonesia, and Jamaica

Establishes and implements short- and long-range organizational goals, objectives, strategic plans, policies, and operating procedures; monitors and evaluates programmatic and operational effectiveness, and effects changes required for improvement.

Provides strategic advice and recommendations to leadership in the development, implementation, and evaluation of new or modified operating policies, practices, and procedures within the specified functional area of focus.

Qualifications

Position: Sales Administrative Officer
 

Reporting to: Head of Business Administration
 

Range: R3
 

Ensure efficiency and effectiveness of the quote to bill process up to contract management. Provide end to end reporting for the business enterprise.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

• Provide operational and administrative support to the sales team


• Receive, inspect and validate all service applications for accuracy and completeness


• Register all service applications for new orders, relocations, service upgrades, downgrades and changes to customer records onto the system accurately, timely and provide daily update reports on the same


• Request for vetting and service surveys, and follow through for swift action


• Issuing invoices to sales teams promptly after  customers sign up for service and successful vetted


• Ensure  accuracy in billing from the 1st  invoice  to the recurrent invoices


• Represent Business Market in billing revenue assurance meetings and dispute resolution committees


• Assist Finance, Audit, Revenue Assurance  Account Managers and Orange Shops with access information on customer files


• Ensure  validity of contract content/information


• Ensure the filling of all service applications documents including contracts and LPO to ensure easy tracking management and retrieval process


• Follow up on ceased contracts with billing team and retention team


• Provision of e-bill credentials


• Act as an interface between customer care and business market on service application issues

Academic / Professional Qualifications

• University Degree or Diploma from a recognized institution


• Certifications accreditation in relevant areas


• A minimum of three years relevant experience is required. ICT bias will be an added advantage.


• Project management skills

Key Competencies:

• Honesty and integrity


• Team-work, communication and co-operation


• Self-motivated able to work under minimum supervision


• Ability to work under pressure


• Relationship management skills


• Strong planning, organization and time management skills


• Attention to detail


• Customer orientation

This position is open to Kenyan Citizens only. 

Apply through recruitment@orange-tkl.co.ke and quote the job title in the subject field. 

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Finance Manager

Location: Nairobi
 

Industry: Property Management

Our client is a property services management company that offers services such as asset management, corporate real estate services, facilities management, research, shopping Centre management as well as valuations and advisory services.

They are seeking to recruit for the position of a Finance Manager.

The Ideal candidate will be responsible for responsible for overseeing and directing accounting, HR and Administrative functions.

Key Tasks and Responsibilities

Ensures that accounting functions and duties are accurately and promptly completed.

Prepares journal entries and balances work in more complicated accounting areas.

Oversees the preparation of regulatory and governmental reports.  Reviews financial information needed to ensure an accurate statement of the Company’s financial position to various regulatory agencies.

Oversees the Company’s fixed asset portfolio.  Prepares depreciation schedules and catalogs furniture, fixtures, and equipment.

Researches and resolves accounting errors and discrepancies.

Assists with budget preparations and formulation of 1, 3 and 5 year projections and financial analyses.  Monitors costs and expenses.

Undertakes quarterly and periodic reviews, assess and adjust forecast in accordance with financial results.

Completes consolidations of divisions.

Manage financial income, including management and admin fees on rental recoveries, commissions on new or renewed leases, and interest earnings

Manages financial expenditure, including running costs, staff expenses, admin costs, VAT and RSC levies, taxation.

Prepares regular reports and statements for management

Assumes responsibility for establishing and maintaining effective business relations with vendors, governmental agencies, and outside business and accounting professionals.

Assumes responsibility for maintaining effective communication and coordination with Company personnel and with management.

Assumes responsibility for related duties as required or assigned.

Qualification and Experience

Accounting Qualifications (Part 2 and Above)

Professional qualifications in Finance

4 years’ experience in accounting at a senior level

Experience in the real estate or property management industry is desirable

Degree in Business studies is desirable,

Strong organization and administrative skills

Attention to detail

Excellent communication skills

High degree of integrity

Retail Sales Manager 

HE/ She should be keen to become the driving force behind growth and profitability by inspiring, motivating and leading an ambitious team from the front. 

Should be a positive team player who strives to achieve sales by delivering excellent customer service at every opportunity. 

In essence He/She should be a marketing guru, entrepreneur and people manager all rolled into one. 

• Setting high retail standards.


• Answering queries from customers by phone and email.


• Constantly assessing the activity of retail competitors.


• Using local knowledge to identify opportunities and generate repeat business.


• Identifying retail sales opportunities.


• Coming up with innovative ways to market store and bring people in.


• Inspiring sales teams.


• Holding staff and supervisors accountable for ensuring high standards of presentation within the store.


• Controlling operational expenses.


• Driving new business initiatives.


• Analysing and tracking sales figures.


• Recognising and rewarding exceptional staff performance.


• Building, developing & maintaining relationships with key business partners.


• Ensuring all customer issues are resolved in a timely manner.


• Recruiting, training and developing high performing Sales Representatives.


• Disciplining staff who consistently fail in their duties.

Qualifications

• Must be a graduate


• At least 5 years’ experience in retail Sales


• Has managed team of not less than 20 staff.

Qualified candidates to send their cv to cvs@careerdirections.co.ke by 10th Oct 2015 

Duma Works is looking for a Senior Operations Manager for one of our clients. 

• The person will be leading a technical customer service team that focuses mainly on Word Press support diagnosing HTML/CSS and JavaScript related issues, knowledge of web development will be needed


• 5 years Managerial  Experience


• Management and Information

Required skills

As the subject line of your email, write “SOM 1851” and please make sure to include your Name and Phone number in the message body. 

This includes managing staff in receiving, warehousing and distribution operations by enforcing operational policies and procedures as set out by management. 

The role also ensures quality control standards, delivery and budget objectives are met. 

The Warehouse Manager must also ensure that they maintain high standard of customer service. 

Key Duties and Responsibilities

• Take complete responsibility for the receipt, storage, accounting and reporting of all raw materials and finished goods received and stored in the warehouse(s).


• Undertakes full accountability of any shortages / discrepancies of physical stock to the stock ledger.


• Assess availability of space and prepare stacking/storage plans for raw materials and finished goods.


• Train and supervise the warehouse staff.


• Ensure that all receipts of raw materials and finished goods are properly documented, including any damages or shortages. Make periodic random checks during loading/unloading operations to ensure that items by vehicles confirm to the quantity record on the delivery note.


• Ensure the adequate provision of all warehouse equipment such as pallets and tools.


• Monitor the quantity and quality of raw materials and finished goods stored. Carry our regular raw materials and finished goods physical periodic check/inventory of the warehouse.


• Monitor safe work practices and adhere to safety measurements put in place ensuring health, safety, cleanliness and security of the work environment and staff. This will require to direct staff, providing on the job training.


• Undertake forward planning for peak periods to ensure the warehouse and staff are ready to ensure fast, effective turnaround of all orders.


• To monitor stock levels and reorder as needed from approved suppliers to ensure daily requirements are met as well as planning for peak periods.


• To maintain consistent quality control of stock & order packing to minimise transit or holding faults and limit stock returns and ensure top service at all times.


• To undertake and oversee all stock related tasks & issues such as, stock taking, order distribution, receiving incoming freight (including safe unloading of containers), stock locations, bar coding, stock transfers, quarantine, packaging, cross dock, consumable replenishment etc. This includes reporting damaged incoming deliveries and reconciling freight invoices.


• To maintain the physical condition of the warehouse and surrounding areas by planning and implementing new design layouts, inspecting equipment, issuing work orders for repairs and completing requisitions for replacements.


• Responding to and dealing with customer communication by email, fax and telephone using a professional and courteous manner.


• To lead by example and set a high level of consistent productivity and customer service that is sustainable to all staff members.


• Producing and where necessary designing regular reports and statistics on a daily, weekly and monthly basis as requested by management.


• Oversee and carry out/coordinate the planned maintenance of vehicles, machinery and other equipment. To also ensure safety of vehicles including forklifts and ensure all staff using vehicles have current licenses and have full understanding of the equipment.


• To liaise with transporters and ensure timely collection of goods, reconcile deliveries in and out and report any variances to management.


• To manage the delivery scheduling for Company vehicles and transporters.


• Motivating, organising and encouraging teamwork within the warehouse workforce to ensure set productivity targets are met. This includes briefing team leaders on issues for that particular day.


• To be well presented ensuring neat and clean attire at all times.


• Manage and implement the warehouse roster and ensure there are enough trained staff to meet workload demands all in line with budget allocation. This will also cover approval and management of warehouse staff leave rosters.


• Deliver and fulfil any other tasks or objectives as directed by management.


• Effectively communicate with other departments, staff groups and customers as required.


• To complete all tasks assigned within set time frames to the best of your ability.


• To complete any other assigned duties willingly and to the best of your ability.

Competencies Required

• Minimum Business Degree / Diploma


• Certification in Production and Inventory Management (APICS CPIM / CSCP preferable)


• Proven analytical and warehouse management skills


• Excellent mathematical skills and attention to detail


• Ability to implement training


• Ability to manage large groups of people


• Demonstrated ability to work in a multi-cultural environment, and establish harmonious and effective working relationships both within and outside the organisation


• At least 5 years warehouse management experience


• Ability to speak, write and read in the English language


• Strong understanding of customer service


• Excellent communication skills


• Strong sense of teamwork and ability to work cross functionally with minimal supervision


• High level of integrity


• Good knowledge of IT systems and software

CVs to be sent to cvs@careerdirections.co.ke by latest 5th Oct 2015

The BOMA Project

Position Overview: The BOMA Project seeks a Data Analyst to conduct analysis of program data for reporting and to provide real-time feedback to program staff.

The ideal candidate will have advanced skills in Stata, two or more years of experience conducting data analysis, knowledge of statistics, and strong writing skills.

Applicants who can demonstrate commitment, flexibility, enthusiasm and good team skills are preferred.

The position reports to the Monitoring and Evaluation Manager of The BOMA Project in Kenya.

Qualified individuals from Marsabit and Samburu are encouraged to apply.
 

Key Responsibilities:

Conduct analysis of current and historical program data

Use data to identify program gaps and trends

Compile and present data in a way that is easy to understand

Innovate new ways to visualize data

Prepare reports for donors

Adhere to project deadlines

Required Qualifications:

At least one year of experience conducting data analysis using Stata (skills to be tested during interview)

Experience cleaning large data sets

Knowledge of statistics

Naturally curious and analytical; able to sort through extensive data and craft hypotheses

Strong writing skills with experience preparing reports and technical documents

Bachelor’s  degree in statistics, economics, monitoring and evaluation or other relevant field

Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint

Strong organizational, communication and writing skills

Ability to multi-task and adhere to project timelines

Desired Qualifications:

Experience conducting household surveys

Experience using Sales Force