Position: Office Administrator

Octopus ICT Solutions is recruiting an administrator.

Job description:

Provide an efficient support service (e.g.) issue or raise invoices, requisition and sourcing of items.Petty cash managementProcurement: stationery, Office equipment, miscellaneous.Ensure that the company is at par with compliance in government regulations/ requirements.Ensure VAT compliance and returns and monitor taxation issuesRenew licenses and insurance for vehicles and also co-ordinate vehicle repairs.Banking transactionsSupport senior management by providing advice, assistance and follow-up on company policies, procedures and documentation.Personal assistant to the C.E.OMaintain the company’s non-employee recordsManage quality and cost controlProvide document and telecommunication managementGather, adapt, store and distribute information within the companyAny other duties as may be prescribed by the senior management.Carry out human resources dutiesIf you are interested in this dynamic and challenging opportunity, please respond with your CV and COVER LETTER to jobs@octopusict.com on or before 13th March 2013.

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

Respond with “Administrator” as the subject of your email.

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Marketing Manager

Octopus ICT Solutions is an e-Learning company located in Nairobi Kenya. 

We are looking for an outgoing and entrepreneurial individual to help manage and shape our emerging e-learning solutions.
This individual will also be responsible for marketing our ICT Solutions services such as web design, domain registration and hosting among others.

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

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

Key responsibilities include:

Product Champion: Serving as a spokesperson for the product offering; contributing to the overall vision and direction of the application; providing product demonstrations and presentations to various customers and prospects.Building Relationships: Meeting with new and existing customers and partners; identifying new opportunities and pursuing partnerships.Market Research: Gathering feedback and ideas from the user community; investigating competitive products and determining their strengths, weaknesses, and tactics; Conducting usability studies.Business Development: Working with management to further define and differentiate the product, based upon research and user feedback; Helping management to develop product positioning; Working to develop a marketing strategy.Marketing: Helping develop and implement product launch strategy; Working with management to develop an online presence; Identifying and organizing trade shows and conference opportunities.Technology Collaboration: Working with design, production and management teams to develop new product features based on customer feedback and market research.Requirements for this position include:Bachelor’s degree in Business and Information Technology (BBIT) or B. Com (Marketing) with emphasis on IT Solutions and products.Should be comfortable representing the product in a variety of settingsExceptional written and verbal skillsStrong IT SkillsAbility to work autonomously with broad directionExperience with social media strategiesExperience using web analytic toolsPrevious market research experienceAdditional skills beneficial for this position:Previous experience in education or with e-learning productsPrevious product launch / branding / ad campaign experiencePrevious experience with public and media campaignsSEO and SEM experienceIf you are interested in this dynamic and challenging opportunity, please respond with your CV, COVER LETTER and 3 PROFESSIONAL REFERENCES to jobs@octopusict.com on or before 18th January 2013.

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

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

Sales Executives – eLearning Solutions

Octopus ICT Solutions Ltd (OIS) is an Information Communication Technology (ICT) company founded over six years ago. 

It is duly registered as a limited liability company in Kenya and licensed by the Communications Commission of Kenya (CCK) as an Applications Services Provider (ASP) mandated to provide Information and Communication Technology (ICT) solutions to corporate, residential and individual consumers.

OIS seeks to recruit mature individuals for the position of Sales Executives for its eLearning solutions. 

The holders of this position will be key members of the e-learning product development and market management team.

Thus, applicants must be enthusiastic about their work. 

A distinguishing quality will be the ability to work under tight schedules with the prudence to meet targets and delivery deadlines under minimum supervision.
 A bachelors degree preferably a B. Com in Marketing (Certification in a sales related course or previous sales experience in IT/eLearning solutions will be an added advantage.)At least a foundation certificate in an IT-Related training. Must be computer literate with MS Office products. Excellent computer presentation skills.Excellent writing and communication skills. Excellent planning and organizational skills with the ability to creatively and persistently follow through to get results.A proven, demonstrable track record of success in business development and sales management will be an added advantage.Superior knowledge of sales techniques including cold-calling, networking, lead generation, all with the ability to capture and close the deal. Superior work ethics and the ability to work in a team environment. Age is not a factor, but demonstrable maturity is an added advantage. For consideration, please forward a detailed CV and cover letter to jobs@octopusict.com on or before 29th August 2012.
Only qualified candidates will be contacted for interviews.
Remuneration for the position will be related and dependent on applicant’s level of education and experience. The salary structure is a base pay plus commissions.

Marketing Manager

Octopus ICT Solutions is an e-Learning company located in Nairobi Kenya, Octopus, is looking for an outgoing and entrepreneurial individual to help manage and shape our emerging e-learning solutions. This individual will also be responsible for marketing our IT Solutions services.

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

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

Key responsibilities include:

Product Champion: Serving as a spokesperson for the product offering; Contributing to the overall vision and direction of the application; Providing product demonstrations and presentations to various customers and prospects.Building Relationships: Meeting with new and existing customers and partners; Identifying new opportunities and pursuing partnerships.Market Research: Gathering feedback and ideas from the user community; Investigating competitive products and determining their strengths, weaknesses, and tactics; Conducting usability studies.Business Development: Working with management to further define and differentiate the product based upon research and user feedback; Helping management to develop product positioning; Working to develop a marketing strategy.Marketing: Helping develop and implement product launch strategy; Working with management to develop a social media presence; Identifying and organizing trade shows and conference opportunitiesTechnology Collaboration: Working with design, production and management teams to develop new product features based on customer feedback and market research.Requirements for this position include:Bachelor’s degree in Business and Information Technology (BBIT) or Marketing with emphasis on IT Solutions and products.Should be comfortable representing the product in a variety of settingsExceptional written and verbal skillsStrong IT SkillsAbility to work autonomously with broad directionExperience with social media strategiesExperience using web analytic toolsPrevious market research experienceAdditional skills beneficial for this position:Previous experience in education or with e-learning productsPrevious product launch / branding / ad campaign experiencePrevious experience with public and media campaignsSEO and SEM experienceIf you are interested in this dynamic and challenging opportunity, please respond with your CV, Cover Letter and 3 Professional References to jobs@octopusict.com on or before 15th June 2012.

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

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

Graduate eLearning Instructional Designer Intern

Octopus ICT Solutions Ltd (OIS) is an Information Communication Technology (ICT) company founded over six years ago. 

It is duly registered as a limited liability company in Kenya and licensed by the Communications Commission of Kenya (CCK) as an Applications Services Provider (ASP) mandated to provide Information and Communication Technology (ICT) solutions to corporate, residential and individual consumers.

OIS seeks energetic, creative interns with an interest in e-learning and instructional design to support the e-Learning department. 

OIS offers a dynamic, creative, and progressive work environment.

Type of Employment: 6 Month Internship

Bachelor's degree in IT, Computer Science or related field. A solid understanding of Web technologies is preferred.Have good knowledge of Instructional Design and Storyboarding. This includes ability to:Research, analyze, design, develop and customize instructional materials.Work with different types of input material to create instructional content.Apply various Instructional strategies, models and theories to content.Use templates in developing instructional materials.Visualize.Have knowledge of industry standards, such as AICC, SCORM.Multi-faceted production experience in a distance education, or training environment, including experience in designing and developing courses using HTML, Flash, Articulate and Adobe eLearning Suite.Familiarity with Learning Management Systems (LMS), particularly Moodle.Demonstrated experience working with subject matter experts and adult learners to develop content.Be able to work with Account Managers and/or Marketing team to analyze project requirement with the clients and suggest solutions.Be proficient with MS Office, specifically MS Word and PowerPoint.Demonstrate effective spoken and written English and excellent presentation and interpersonal skills.Provide instructional design feedback on online modules which are being developed by vendors or volunteers in order to create compelling online learning experiences (this entails using adult learning techniques).Monitor courses currently available through OIS's online platform to collect feedback and refine material and approaches if necessary.The successful candidate must be a self-starter with the ability to work independently within a team-based, fast-paced atmosphere with high standards for quality, accuracy, and innovation.
This candidate should also possess strong organizational skills and the ability to meet deadlines, prioritize, and work on multiple projects simultaneously with great efficiency and attention to detail.

For consideration, please forward a detailed CV and cover letter with the words “eLearning Intern” on the email subject line to jobs@octopusict.com.

Do not send us your certificates at this stage – applications with certificates will be ignored.
Your application must reach us not later than 5pm on the 13th June 2012.

We are seeking for a Sales and Marketing Manager with a proven track record in the ICT environment with at least 4 years experience in a similar position to join our team.

Reporting to the CEO, you will be responsible for the following;

Propose and implement a marketing strategy.Plan and co-ordinate advertising campaigns/road shows.Obtain and communicate significant competitor activity.Coordinating data analysis and report on the overall marketing activities results.Gather market intelligence and consumer trends which may influence current strategy.Suggest marketing recommendation to ensure the company remains competitive and relevant.Assist with annual budget preparation.Other marketing related functions.B Com in Marketing or similar qualification (relevant experience in sales and marketing of ICT products is a plus).MS office proficiency (MS Excel and PowerPoint)Proven track record.Verifiable references.Remuneration:

Salary offered will be related and dependent on applicant’s level of experience.

Interested Candidates must apply on or before 15th of March 2012 via Email to: jobs@octopusict.com.

Applicants who will not have heard from the company by 25th March 2012 should consider their application not successful.

We are seeking for a Product Manager who is mature, results oriented, highly qualified and an experienced professional in the ICT environment.

Minimum Requirements

Holder of Bachelor’s degree in marketing or business related field with an ICT bias.At least 4 years’ experience in product development and must be innovative, creative and results oriented.Strong interpersonal communication and analytical skills and ability to execute business plans and concepts effectively.Ability to conceptualize research and evaluate new ideas objectively from a market and financial stand point.Knowledge of sales, marketing and capacity building.Verifiable references.High proficiency in MS Office (Ms excel and PowerPoint.)Proficiency in ERPSRemuneration

Salary offered will be related and dependent on applicant’s level of experience.

Interested Candidates must apply before the 15th of March 2011 via Email at: jobs@octopusict.com.

Applicants who will not have heard from the company by the 17th of March should consider their application not successful.

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