A leading mineral fertilizer company with a global presence is sourcing for qualified candidates for the position of Sales Agronomist with experience in commercial agriculture.

The company deals in processing of ammonia, nitrates, NPK and fertilizers. We import a full portfolio of crop nutrition products through our operations in Mombasa and Nairobi.

Note: The position will be based in Uganda.

Responsibilities

To determine ways of cultivating crops on different plots of land, having in consideration the conditions of soil.Create and implement effective direct sales strategies for the organization and lead nationwide direct sales personnel.Visit key clients in Floriculture, Horticulture, Coffee, and Cereals, to build business, and identify opportunities.To determine the technological processes for sowing crops and the growing of the seedlings of vegetables, fruits, grape vines, etcThe management of agro-technical processes in the cultivation of plants.Provide supervision through field visits, observations and measurement of results.Prepare monthly, quarterly and annual sales forecasts.Manage to meet/exceed monthly, quarterly and annual sales forecasts.To make decisions about the plowing, sowing and plant protectionTo select and procure the seeds, fertilizers and other materials required for plant growthTo schedule the plowing and sowing.Draw the production plans according to the consumers' needsReceiving orders, developing the market and drawing up plans for animal productionTo manage the exploitation of land resourcesTo prepare laboratory tests for agricultural land and organization of the groundTo determine the fertilization processTo prepare the production plan for the crop plantsTo record the operative documentsTo ensure the coordination with the production of animalsDetermine ways of cultivating crops on different plots of land, as per the ground conditionsQualified Ugandans and Kenyans are invited to apply for the position.Make decisions on plowing and sowing.Choose and procure seeds, fertilizers and other materials.Schedule sowing and plowing.Prepare the production plans in accordance with the requirements of customers, receive their orders, enhance market development, etcPrepare plans for livestock production.Manage and regulate the exploitation of land resources.Prepare the analysis and laboratory testing for agricultural land.Determine the processes of fertilization.File the operative documents.Ensure the coordination with livestock production.Qualified candidates to forward their Resumes and cover letter to the email cvs@careerdirections.co.ke.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Vacancy: Account Director / Business Unit Manager
Build value for our stakeholders: To lead and manage account teams on a daily basis, delivering an efficient and effective service to clients, which is profitable to the Agency. Includes daily Client contact.
Meet key performance goals: Client satisfaction, business development, profitability and staff performance.
 Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:Excellent understanding of marketing communications – able to specialize in the agency experiential marketing and / or sponsorship marketing.Excellent presentation and communication skills at a senior level.Tact and negotiation skills.Focused through finance – ability to work with numbers.Strategic thinker. Proactive in developing clients business.Extensive management skills.Extensive IT skills.Ability to prioritise.Ability to identify problems and offer solutions.Work well under pressure.Open and friendly personality.Contribute to the strategic direction of the Agency.Develop and implement the stated policies, procedures and guidelines of the Agency.  Ensure that they are maintained.Continually update own skills and competence. Maintain and develop professional stance both internally and externally.Carry out specific projects to assist the management team in general management.Highlight issues to the Management which affect the morale of the Agency.Facilitate good relationships between group companies, departments and suppliers.Bring any significant changes (and/or issues), to the client relationship or to the Account Group, to the attention of the management team.Attend, and contribute to: Finance Meetings – project based.Operational Management meetings. Raise internal issues which affect the morale and job performance of the Account Group.Have full understanding of the agency offering and to drive it through all dealings you have with client.Drive new business development by being an innovative and pro-active salesperson, seeking and proposing new business opportunities to and for clients through new business pitches.Monitor and evaluate your (teams) performance in new business wins.Create and exploit opportunities to develop agencies interests with the Client. Direct the strategic development of the Clients’ business in Marketing Communications by having a full understanding of clients business. Keep up to date with clients’ marketplace and competitors.Develop strong personal relationships with key contacts, building and nurturing all client relationships based on trust and mutual respect.Appoint and co-ordinate a team to manage client business.Hold regular status meetings with account team to assist with management of projects and plan work accordingly.Ensure account team deliver the best quality service to clients.Ensure policies and processes are followed by account team. These include:
Policies: Finance, HR and IT (including back-up of information).
Processes: Sixth SenseTM Marketing; Measurement and Evaluation (of projects); Internal Briefings; Brand Ambassador Training and Client Service maintenance and management (Contact reports – after every meeting ; Activation reports – weekly, monthly and on completion, which covers a full summary and evaluation of value created by The agency for the client as well as next phase of activity proposal.)Manage and approve all client issues regarding creative and / or strategic direction of Brands / projects.Understand and use relevant marketing and business related tools (E.g. The agency’s Sixth SenseTM Marketing tool)Resolve all day-to-day client issues with diplomacy.Anticipate and identify problems and provide solutions to them.Ensure the profitable running of each Client Account.Develop a constructive relationship with the Management Team, and identify the areas in which their support and advice can be used most effectively.Oversee account teams to deliver an efficient, effective and profitable service to clients.Ensure effective delegation and management within the team to generate the optimum use of resources to maintain the staff/profitability ratio.Direct and develop staff to ensure all are performing their relevant job functions.Provide motivation and leadership to maximise job performance.Manage staff performances and facilitate staff career development Ensure and maintain discipline within the account team. Ensure company processes and policies are followed.Ensure staff appraisals are carried out at least once a year and that they are true reflection of the member of staff’s performance.Make recommendations on financial rewards and promotions for individuals.Encourage the flow of information and knowledge within and between account teams.To deal with staff issues in a professional manner.Implement efficient working practises, systems, time management and staff training against the agency processes and policies.Direct the implementation of agreed projects and approve all creative briefs and artwork. Review and sign off finished Artwork and ensure that written approval is obtained, from the Client, before going to print. Ensure that all projects meet the desired the agency’s standard of quality and Brand the experience offering.Maintain familiarity with the Agency’s standard Terms and Conditions of Business. Ensure the financial policies are followed and adhered to by the account team at all times. Sign off all cost estimates for the account team.Ensure budgets are approved and agreed with clients before work begins.  Revise as necessary. Ensure that the fee arrangement is agreed before work commences and that the agreement is subsequently enforced.Ensure that all projects are within budget and meet the agreed profit margin. Manage project GP throughout the project and report financial results to the Account Team on a regular basis.Maximise the profitability of the Account Group: Review all work in progress regularly, and maintain a negative billing status.Streamlining processes.Maximise and increase client relationships and budgets.Widen project margin thru effective ops management.Monitor billings (billings schedule) on a regular basis to: Monitor income versus targetRevise the annual income projection each month to assist with the companies’ cash flow management.Report these figures to the general manager on a monthly basis.Sign off all sales invoices.  Ensure that debts are collected promptly.Develop a comprehensive understanding of the agency’s terms and conditions of procurement and ensure that they are followed by all members of the Account Group.Produce an annual team and financial plan for the Account Group identifying opportunities and allocating responsibilities to grow the business.Send your resume to recruituganda@kimberly-ryan.net

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Our client is one of the leading companies in the tyre and oil industry with multiple vehicle service stations in Uganda. They currently have the opening below based in Kampala, Uganda

Position: Service Supervisor

Responsibilities:

Supervise all daily Service related operation in the workshop. Direct the customers to the right direction of the preferred service. Make sure that Company Policy is updated. Report to Sales man / Station Manager any complaint / Problem from Customers Ensure that all the cars serviced bears a correct mileage sticker. Ensure that the workplace and Environment Safety codes and polices. Assigned the work repair to the service man and Ensures that all the work is diligently performed. Review the Job cards and ensures business growth and Customer Loyalty. Train, supervise, counsel, schedule and evaluate Service Technician / Assistant/ Helper Provide technical assistance and work direction to support personnel and Up keep and maintenance of the facilityPerform activities, functions and other related tasks and duties as assigned or requiredMonitor and Maintain Constantly to Improve Quality Service offered in the workshop Ensure that always workshop is clean as per company Standards. Graduate / Diploma / ITI in Mechanical / Automotive or Equivalent Minimum of 3+ years of experience in Service Station / Service bay / any Oil Station. Strong Technical Knowledge of various Vehicle models, Branch Applicable for oil / Lubes.If you fit the profile above please send your resume to recruituganda@kimberly-ryan.net

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Our Client is a Hygiene Services company looking for an Procurement Assistant.

Location: Uganda

To support the business in the provision of materials and equipment used in operations.

Key Areas of Responsibilities

A description of the key responsibilities incumbent in this key post is provided below

Organize all procurement activities relating to request for proposals, sealed bids, and price quotes.Review requisitions for completeness and accuracy; follow up on discrepancies with the initiating department/school; identify available suppliers for each requisitioned item.Organize and maintain computerized records containing vendor and bid information.Process requisitions into purchase orders using buy speed and any resulting change orders.Receive, open, screen, log and date stamps bid responses/quotations, mail as required and organize bids for review by the specialist.Maintain and update professional library publications.Perform general clerical duties such as maintaining general files, typing, and data entry, opening mail, and completing and processing standard purchasing forms.Coordinate and schedule meetings and appointments as requested; respond to inquiries which do not require the personal attention of the Country Management.Correspond with vendors regarding prices, product availability, and delivery.Respond to inquiries from school staff regarding requisitions, purchase orders, contracts and pricing information.Performs administrative and secretarial duties for a discipline lead, manager, department, and/or business unit under moderate supervision and direction.Coordination of project procurement documentation (reports, correspondence, presentations, spreadsheets, supplier queries and data, purchase orders, requisitions etc.) including the preparation, formatting, approval and distribution.Coordinates meetings and logistical details for the project procurement team, including travel, off-site meetings and audio-visual requirements. May attend meetings, record minutes, coordinate catering requests, set-up and clean-up of boardrooms.Data entry, verification and maintenance of an electronic requisitioning system or database.Distribution, maintenance of hard-copy and electronic filing for project procurement records and other files.Organization and prioritization of assignments and taking initiative to follow through on pending items.‘O’ level certificateMinimum  of a CIPS Diploma in Purchasing & Supply  or its equivalent   Minimum 3 to 5 years of administrative/procurement experienceExperience in the hospitality an added advantageIf you feel you fit the above role,please send your CV tojobs@alternatedoors.co.ke

Position: Appraisal Monitoring and Evaluation Officer
 Contract duration: 6 months renewable
 Location: Moroto, with frequent field visits.
 Reporting to: Area Coordinator and M&E Manager

Duties and Responsibilities

Design and implementation of needs assessments and baseline surveys to establish and track indicators;Monitoring indicators to ensure that the program meets its goals and objectives;Design and implementation of impact assessments;Facilitate quick and accurate reporting of monitoring results to ensure that ACTED, donors and other organizations can build upon successes and lessons learnt during the program;Train staff in the fields of appraisal and baseline data collection and process, impact and indicator monitoring.University degree in Monitoring and Evaluation, Social sciences, demography, development studies.3 to 4 years experience in Programme Appraisal, Monitoring and Evaluation.Impartiality, objectivity and confidentiality are imperative; without prior authorization assessment reports should not be shared and kept within the AMEU unit;Flexibility and adaptability are essential, as well as the ability to plan, take initiative and organize work independently.Understanding the nature of the work carried out by programs is necessary for ensuring the relevancy and usability of the reports produced. Therefore a proactive and self-motivated attitude towards gaining a good understanding of ACTED programs is essential;Willingness to learn and capacity to innovate: the AMEU Officer must be inventive and eager to improve his or her own skills, and be capable to adapt, shape and develop tools best suited for ACTED’s activities; Diplomacy is required for all interactions as well as good organizational and communication skills with international and national staff and rural communities. Ability to travel and work in difficult conditions and under pressure; Knowledge of local language (Karimojong/Pokot) and/or past regional experience is an added advantage.Advanced knowledge of computer software and hardware operation is an added advantage.Resume and cover letter (Only) should be emailed to uganda.jobs@acted.org not later than 16th  May 2014.