Our Client, a well established Dry Cargo and logistics company, with over 25 years experience, is urgently looking to hire a Project Manager (Male Only)

The position is on a 2 year Contract.

The tender is for a freight forwarding contract in South Sudan in various places

Remuneration: USD 2,000- USD 2,500 p.m.

Duties and Responsibilities include the following 

Build and maintain relationships with suppliers and customers.Negotiate supply contracts/rack deals with refiners and suppliersContinually watch market to predict trends, directions and changes that impact our businessStay current on state and federal laws concerning fuel taxes.Stay current on changing legislative issues and lead the company's strategic direction Give ALL customers prompt and courteous serviceOther duties may be assigned.Bachelor’s degree in a relevant engineering or related discipline from a recognized university.Must have a VALID DANGEROUS GOODS CERTIFICATION, and must have had it for at least 3 years.Must have a minimum of 8 – 10 years experience in LogisticsExperience in transport, Logistics and shipping companies.Skilled in contract negotiation and managementExcellent interpersonal and communication skillsProficient in cost/benefit and risk analysisAbility to prepare and deliver business presentations to individuals and groupsAbility to translate and communicate organizational objectives to departmental goals and action plansLeadership Dimensions

Ability to think and Act Strategically: Strong analytical skills and business acumen with seamless ability to be strategic and tactical when needed.

Achieve Results on a Consistent Basis: Demonstrated ability to achieve results in multiple industries and/or companies.
Develop Great Organization and Talent: Ability to achieve through people and build great organizations throughout one’s career. A talent identifier, attractor and developer.
Leadership Style: Team building and communication skills a premium. Lead by example and willingness to “live and learn” a prerequisite. Courage and energy welcomed.

Ability to motivate a diverse team and have  Strong computer skills

If you are up to the challenge, posses the necessary qualification and experience,  please send your CV only indicating why you are the most suitable candidate for the role clearly quoting the job title (PROJECT MANAGER- SOUTH SUDAN) on the email subject to vacancies@corporatestaffing.co.ke.

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Our client, a well established Dry Cargo and logistics company, with over 25 years experience, is urgently looking to hire a Operations Manager (Male Only).

The position is on a 2 year Contract.

The tender is for a freight forwarding contract in South Sudan in various places

Remuneration: USD 1,000- USD 1,500 p.m.

Reporting to the Project Manager and the Deputy Project Manager the incumbent oversees the daily and ongoing operations.

Major Responsibilities:

Provide leadership, direction and supervision in day-to-day operations.Oversee staffing, employee performance and development training.Ensure safety policies are implemented and procedures and documentation are maintained.Ensure employees are trained in all aspects of their job, including safety and job development and reporting.Dispatch cargo and maintain good personable customer relations.Promote all special projects concerning research and development of new or existing equipment as described by the needs of customers.Communicate with customer and keep informed of current activities and future operations.Review all special projects, evaluate and, if necessary, seek advice regarding problem solving.Utilize a hands-on approach to maintain good communication with employees and contractors.Hold meetings with existing or prospective customers and ensure that the company has a position in their current or future operations.Delegate responsibilities regarding staffing, budgeting, repairs, purchasing, and sub-contracting.Knowledge, Education, Skills, Capabilities & Qualifications: Bachelors degree in Commerce/Business Management – Operations Management/LogisticsMust have a VALID DANGEROUS GOODS CERTIFICATION of at least 3 yearsExperience transport/logistics and shipping companies neededAble to take charge and lead by example.Experience managing and supervising 10 or more direct reports.Able to devise creative and innovative solutions to problem solving.Excellent communications skills, both written and verbal.Computer skills and understanding of MS Word, Excel and Outlook.Strong sense of time management and prioritization.Able to work well with minimal supervision.High standards of integrity, energy level, and self-motivationStrong written and verbal communication skillsAbility to deal with conflict effectively and create effective solutions to problems.Strong attention to detail and organizationSuperior interpersonal skillsSelf-motivated and autonomous workerProfessionalism and strong work ethicIf you are up to the challenge, posses the necessary qualification and experience,  please send your CV only indicating why you are the most suitable candidate for the role clearly quoting the job title (OPERATIONS MANAGER- SOUTH SUDAN) on the email subject to vacancies@corporatestaffing.co.ke.

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Workers Required for UAE

Plumber/Fitter/Electrician/Store keeper andComputer Operator/Supervisor

Age: 18 to 45 years old
Nature of Work (Briefly): Plumber / Fitter / Electrician / Store keeper
Fitness Requirement: Must be able to lift up to 50 Kgs
Education Requirement: Must be able to read and write basic English
Monthly Salary: Dirham’s 2,300 (Approx Rs. 55,500)
Increment: After 2 years
Period of Contract: 3 years
Accommodation: Provided with basic cooking facilities, Furniture, Electricity and Water Supply
Food: 1 TIME FOOD Provided
Medical Insurance: Provide by Employer
Air Passage: Roundtrip airfare provide for vacation
Leave and Holiday: 2 Month after 2 years with basic salary
Normal Working Hours: 12 hours/day
Taxes: None
Transport: Provided by the Employer from accommodation to work palace

Required:

Color copy of 1st and 2nd page of Passport – 1PP size photo with WHITE background – 6Medical Certificate from authorized center
Cargo Loader and Forklift Driver (FLD)

Terms and Conditions

Age, Cargo Loaders: 18 to 35 years old
Age, FLD: 25 to 45 years old
Nature of Work (Briefly): Cargo handling at airport
Fitness Requirement: Must be able to lift up to 50 Kgs
Education Requirement: Must be able to read and write basic English
Monthly Salary, Loaders: Dirham’s 1,100 (Approx Rs. 26,500)
Monthly Salary, FDL: Dirham’s 2,300 (Approx Rs. 55,500)
Increment: After 2 years
Period of Contract: 3 years
Accommodation: Provided with basic cooking facilities, Furniture, Electricity and Water Supply
Food: Not Provided
Medical Insurance: Provided by Employer
Air Passage: Roundtrip airfare provided for vacation
Leave and Holiday: 2 Months after 2 years with basic salary
Normal Working Hours: 12 hours/day
Taxes: None
Transport: Provided by the Employer from accommodation to work palace

Required:

Color copy of 1st and 2nd page of Passport – 1PP size photo with WHITE background – 6Medical Certificate from authorized center

Job Ref. MN 4751

Our client, Virgin Atlantic Cargo wishes to recruit a Cargo Contact Centre Advisor, who will be reporting to the Cargo Sales Manager.

Job Profile

The contact Centre Advisor will be the first line of contact for Virgin Atlantic Cargo and will be responsible for the retention and growth of profitable revenues.To develop and manage trade relations in line with the business strategies of Virgin Atlantic Cargo.Minimum 3 years experience in an air cargo environment, with a broad knowledge of the cargo airline industry.Outstanding customer service skills that can adapt to all forms of communication.Ability to demonstrate a track record of sales and call centre experience.Outstanding communication and negotiation skills.Send your application and CV with details of your current gross monthly salary and benefits.

Applications should reach us before 12 Noon, 12th September 2011.

Executive Selection Division,
Manpower Services (K) Ltd,
3rd Floor, Landmark Plaza,
Directly Opp. Nairobi Hospital Entrance,
P.O. Box 50736-00200, Nairobi.

Email: recruit@manpowerkenya.com.

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Eritrean Airlines, the National Flag Carrier of the State of Eritrea is planning to start its scheduled operations soon, and is looking for a General Sales Agent to represent its Passenger and Cargo operations in Kenya.

Applications are invited from Travel and Cargo Agents (IATA/Non-IATA) who meet the following requirements:

Minimum of 5 years’ experience in the travel industry and airline cargo business, handling international Travel and Cargo in Kenya.Having qualified staff with a minimum of 3 years’ experience in ticketing, reservations, sales, marketing and airline cargo business.Ability to provide centrally located office space and infrastructure to accommodate the Airline Passenger office and cargo office in Kenya.Ability to provide a bank guarantee in accordance with the Airline’s requirements.Experience in representing an international airline as its Passenger and Cargo GSA in Kenya.All applications should be in English.

Interested parties could apply to represent the Airline either for both Passenger and Cargo business or separately.

If the application is for either Passenger or Cargo business only, the eligibility criteria above
shall relate only to Passenger or Cargo as the case may be.

IATA Agents if selected should be willing to establish a wholly owned subsidiary to represent Eritrean Airlines in Kenya.

Please send an e-mail to dc@eritreanairlines.com.er or ceo@eritreanairlines.com.er expressing interest and requesting an application form along with aforesaid details within a week of the appearance of this advertisement.

Please note that completed applications should reach the address below on or before 30 days, with a copy by e-mail.

Please apply to:

Director Commercial
Eritrean Airlines S. C.
Head Office,
2nd Floor, S.A. Building,
Warsai Street 189

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Swissport Cargo Services Kenya has been operating in Kenya since April 2002 with great success, handling over 36,000 tons in cargo per year.

Swissport Cargo Services Kenya believes in quality customer orientation that delivers top-class service on all levels.

Our three main cornerstones are:

People: We show respect towards people and their values by working with enthusiasm and enjoyment. We do not compromise on safety.

Professionalism: We are pioneers and want to creatively explore new options. We focus on achieving sustainable results.

Partnership: We strive to exceed the expectations of our customer and keep the promises we make. We deliver excellent service: at any time, at any place.

Every employee is expected to “live our corporate values”: after all, the culture of any company will be evident in its employees’ attitude to their customers.

We are currently seeking applications from suitably qualified candidates for the positions of Duty Officers, Team Leaders and an Operations Coordinator for our Cargo Handling Warehouse based at the Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport, Embakasi. Interested candidates should have the following qualifications:

Duty Officers (Re-Advertised)

Role & Responsibilities:

* Responsible for the day-to-day operations and acts as liaison between Swissport Cargo Services and all the airlines, agents and other customers.
* Responsible in ensuring all cargo handling practices conform to the safety and security
* Manage and control manpower on the shift in order to optimize utilization and to maintain staff’s morale and discipline
* Responsible to resolve customer problems and complaints effectively liaising on a shift basis with all departments including Swissport airside to provide resolution for complaint handling
* Compiling a detailed shift report for the SCS management team on a shift basis.
* Follows the flight briefings closely and establishes in consultation with the airlines when delay during the operations is acceptable operationally and commercially.
* Plan a strategy for flight operations prior to commencing work after getting handover from the outgoing shift.
* Implement the company policy, directives, rules and regulations.
* Develop and foster good relations with customers, authority and industry stake holders in general.
* Responsible for implementing security procedures on a shift basis.

Key Competencies:

* Management skills
* Communication skills
* High level of integrity
* Initiative and proactive approach
* Customer Service Orientation
* Change management

Educational Background:

* Minimum University Degree or equivalent

Professional Work Experience:

* Minimum of 3 years’ experience in Airfreight Management.

Team Leaders (Re-Advertised)

Role & Responsibilities:

* Provides leadership and direct supervision to a team of staff.
* Ensure the accurate processing, storage and dispatch of a specific load and /or equipment, in line with service delivery targets and schedules, and within the boundaries of safety and regulatory requirements.
* Plans and executes the workload for a specific activity by closely monitoring the flight schedules.
* Briefs team members, delegates’ tasks and oversees activities to ensure the safe and effective dispatch of inbound/outbound cargo, and/or ULDs to the respective rotation areas.
* Briefs team members on special carrier’s handling instructions
* Promote best and safe practices at work.
* Strictly comply with all relevant company Standard Operating Procedures, Work Instructions, and Regulatory requirements.
* Responsible for all safety issues (including Dangerous Goods) and ensures that all team members comply with the laid down safety regulations at all times.
* Immediately reports to the Duty officer any damage to cargo, equipment or any injury to a team member.
* Ensure the smooth running and serviceability of the relevant support systems and/or equipment, and takes necessary steps in case of failure or breakdown.
* Maintain an accurate record of all the cargo and/or ULDs processes through the assigned area by using the appropriate recording system.
* Where required ensure that all the ULDs are stored and maintained in an orderly manner with the area of responsibility.
* Effectively liaises with all concerned sections to ensure that necessary information is available on time.
* Carries out on-going performance management by undertaking reviews & assessments.
* Identifying training needs and coaching and supporting the on-job-training of all team members.
* Completes all pre and post flight activities, and any other administrative requirements. Where required, upon completion of departure/ arrival activities.
* Takes stock of all mishandled/missing freight, establishes reasons for the mishandling, and dispatches advisory messages to the airline and or agents as appropriate

Key Competencies:

* Management skills
* Communication skills
* High level of integrity
* Initiative and proactive approach
* Customer Service Orientation

Educational Background:

* Minimum – Diploma Level and Above

Professional Work Experience:

* Minimum 2 years’ experience in a supervisory level or administration.
* Proven record in working with targets and with teams
* Ability to work with people of diverse cultures, ages and educational level.
* Ability to work under minimum supervision.

Operations Coordinator

Role & Responsibilities:

* Control and coordinate all mobile equipment, motorized or non-motorized; ensure and facilitate its availability to operation
* Control and coordinate all other warehouse resources needed for operation to function
* Control and coordinate the usage of the warehouse area Zone 2 & Zone 3 for proper usage by operation
* Control and make available all consumables required by operation.
* Conceptualize, develop and empower team leaders on resource deployment rules by keeping in mind the layout of the facility and specific service level agreements with customer airlines and other stake holders.
* Actively guide and interact with process owners and duty Officers for effective implementation of rules and processes, and be an active part in reviewing such rules and processes including redesigning when required.
* Monitor and Recommend the impact on resources and KPIs in line with Swissport Cargo Services’ primary objectives.
* Challenge where required to optimize the resource plans for increased efficiencies.
* Prepare and maintain all regular/adhoc reports pertaining to warehouse operations.
* Manage airline loading materials and equipment by ensuring that they are available in the correct quantities, used for the right purpose and stowed correctly.
* Manage ULD control

Key Competencies:

* Management skills
* Communication skills
* High level of integrity
* Initiative and proactivity
* Customer service skills
* Change management
* Training skills
* Planning skills
* Resource management skills

Educational Background:

* Minimum University Degree or equivalent

Professional Work Experience:

* Certificate / Diploma in the relevant field
* Minimum 5 years of airfreight management or warehouse management.

If you believe you have the matching skills, experience, educational background mentioned above and you would like to be a part of the Swissport Cargo Services team, we would like to hear from you.

Closing Date: On or before May 18, 2011 – Due to the immediate need to fill this position urgently successfully shortlisted candidates may be contacted for an interview before the closing date.

Applications together with the relevant certificates should be forwarded by email to:

hr@swissportkenya.co.ke

or through post to :

The Human Resource Manager,
Swissport Cargo Services Kenya,
P.O. Box 19225 – 00501
Nairobi, Kenya

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Job Title: Sales Manager – Air/ Sea/ Cargo

Company Profile: Our client is a multi-national company operating in 150 countries with over 1,000 offices around the world.

This company is one of the world's leading providers of integrated logistics services, offering land operations, air and seafreight as well as comprehensive logistics solutions and global supply chain management from a single source

Reports to: Managing Director

Main Purpose of the job

This position is responsible for developing business from both new and existing accounts, achieve assigned revenues and performance goals, develop new business relationships through high level account contact and strong ability to close and secure business.

Main Responsibilities

Maintain existing business Transition business to operations manager and staff. Making and developing sales calls for air and ocean depts.Ensuring that prospecting is followed through to completion. Acquiring rates from relevant airlines/shipping lines for quotations.Completing quotations for both new customers and our existing customer base. Responding to general customer enquiries. Ensuring that our customs service standards are met and exceeded when possible.
Liaising with other offices/ departments to make sure operating procedures are maintained. Running management reports on sales activity.Reviewing shipping logs to see that customers continue to use our services. Assistance in the completion of tenders.Key Competencies / Occupational Skills/ Personality Traits/ Profile
Candidate must be familiar with INCO terms, be known to airlines & shipping lines and be able to work independently, and demonstrate an ability to secure profitable business.Good relations with Airlines must know the shippers, strong leadership skills, customer service skills, Sales experience needed.Good organizational skills, customer service skillsHard working, Confident, outgoing, people oriented.35-40 yearsBachelors Degree in Business Administration with good analytical skills.At least 5 -7 years experience in sales & marketing preferably in forwarding industry. Remuneration: 120,000 – 150Ksh.

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

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Job Title: Sales Manager – Air/ Sea/ Cargo

Company Profile: Our client is a multi-national company operating in 150 countries with over 1,000 offices around the world. This company is one of the world’s leading providers of integrated logistics services, offering land operations, air and seafreight as well as comprehensive logistics solutions and global supply chain management from a single source

Reports to: Managing Director

Main Purpose of the job
This position is responsible for developing business from both new and existing accounts, achieve assigned revenues and performance goals, develop new business relationships through high level account contact and strong ability to close and secure business.

Main Responsibilities
* Maintain existing business
* Transition business to operations manager and staff.
* Making and developing sales calls for air and ocean depts.
* Ensuring that prospecting is followed through to completion.
* Acquiring rates from relevant airlines/shipping lines for quotations.
* Completing quotations for both new customers and our existing customer base.
* Responding to general customer enquiries.
* Ensuring that our customs service standards are met and exceeded when possible. Liaising with other offices/ departments to make sure operating procedures are maintained.
* Running management reports on sales activity.
* Reviewing shipping logs to see that customers continue to use our services.
* Assistance in the completion of tenders.

Key Competencies / Occupational Skills/ Personality Traits/ Profile
* Candidate must be familiar with INCO terms, be known to airlines & shipping lines and be able to work independently, and demonstrate an ability to secure profitable business.
* Good relations with Airlines must know the shippers, strong leadership skills, customer service skills, Sales experience needed.
* Good organizational skills, customer service skills
* Hard working, Confident, outgoing, people oriented.
* 35-40 years

Required Qualifications
Bachelors Degree in Business Administration with good analytical skills.
At least 5 -7 years experience in sales & marketing preferably in forwarding industry.

Remuneration
120,000 – 150Ksh.
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

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