Head of Operations – Waste Collection and Processing

Summary: Our client is an innovative young company that seeks to change the waste management and recycling space in Nairobi and beyond. 

The company is currently scaling up its operations and is looking to recruit a Head of Operations in charge of waste collection and processing.

You will be in charge of management the company’s operations from waste collection to processing of waste-to-value products. 

As part of the management team, you will take up significant responsibility in a fast-growing company.

Key Responsibilities
Planning, organizing, and directing the work of the organisation to meet objectives with the most efficient use of personnel, facilities and equipment including vehiclesManaging operations from points of collection (residential and business clients across all income areas), transfer points, processing facility, manufacturing of various waste-to-value productsDesigning and implementing appropriate monitoring and control mechanisms Ensuring a high level of service in terms of timely and professional collection, high waste separation rates (80%+) and efficient processingManaging waste flows & logistics; route planning, material flows, fleet management, stock managementManaging the department staff, including responsibility for hiring, scheduling performance management and discipline.Preparing and submitting regular reports including, break downs, collections and processingDriving cost-minimization across all aspects of operations through appropriate structures and efficient planningDriving operational processes, maintaining effectiveness and efficiencies while monitoring compliance to relevant regulations University degreeA minimum of 8 years senior management experience in a mid-size to large organization with high professional and ethical standardsExperience working in a business with a large ‘in-house value chain/vertical integration’; for example in agricultureExperience in managing a large team, most of whom are semi-skilledSignificant experience in logistics, controlling and manufacturingProven team-building and leadership skills (i.e. situational leadership)Excellent organizational skillsHands-on approach: 75% of time will be spent in the fieldStrong focus on setting up and implementing various control and monitoring mechanismsSend your application including a cover letter demonstrating why you are the best suited candidate for this role; a detailed CV highlighting relevant experience and achievements, details of current and expected salary, a day time phone contact, email address, and the names of three professional referees by close of business Wednesday 14th May 2014.
Adept Systems
Management Consultants
P O Box 6416, Nairobi,
Email: recruit@adeptsystems.co.ke

Only short listed candidates will be contacted.

Please note that we do not charge fees for receiving or processing job applications.

Summary: Our client is an innovative young company that seeks to change the waste management and recycling space in Nairobi and beyond. The company is currently scaling up its operations and is looking to recruit a Head of Sales responsible for growing the waste collection services and waste-to-value products.

You will be in charge of management the company’s sales: from waste collection services to various waste-to-value products development, sales and marketing. 

As part of the management team, you will take up significant responsibility in a fast-growing company.

Key Responsibilities
Put in place sales strategies that are aligned to overall organizational plans and strategies.Lead the development and implementation of the annual sales plansTake overall responsibility for the urban retail, recycling, and agricultural marketsAccomplishes sales objectives by liaising with relevant internal teams such as collection, processing and product development to plan, develop, implement and evaluating sales action plans.Build and maintaining effective and fruitful relationships/rapport with clients which will include making periodic visits, carrying out negotiations etc. Prepare monthly reports on sales activities to highlight both latent opportunities and challenges. Review sales results monthly and initiate appropriate action steps to deliver the targetsLead and motivate the sales force to achieve excellent customer relationships and business resultsCoach and develop key talent within sales organizationUniversity degreeA minimum of 8 years senior sales experience gained in a mid-size to large organization with high professional and ethical standardsParticular strong experience in selling services, with a focus on larger clients (including government institutions)Experience of managing and leading sales teams across different product/service areasProven team-building and leadership skills (i.e. situational leadership)Hands-on approachStrong focus on setting up and implementing structures and innovative sales strategiesPassion for planning and implementationThrive on challenge in a fast growing innovative start-up cultureShow initiative and work under pressureExcellent organizational skillsAdaptability to both local and international business cultureHigh level of integritySend your application including a cover letter demonstrating why you are the most suited for this role, a detailed CV highlighting relevant experience, details of current and expected salary, a daytime phone contact, email address, and the names of three professional referees by close of business Wednesday 14th May 2014.
Adept Systems
Management Consultants
P O Box 6416, Nairobi, 
Email: recruit@adeptsystems.co.ke

Only short listed candidates will be contacted.

Please note that we do not charge fees for receiving or processing job applications.

ICT waste recycling company ZILLIONMET is looking for a Warehouse Manager.

Job Purpose:

Warehouse Manager will oversee the safe receipt, storage, retrieval and timely dispatch of goods. 

He/She will ensure workplace health and safety requirements are met and take responsibility for the security of the building and stock.

He/she will plan the arrangement of goods within the warehouse and organize special requirements for certain stock.

Qualifications and Skills Required: Supervision, Developing Budgets, Safety Management, Developing Standards, Managing Processes, Surveillance Skills, Inventory Control, Reporting Skills, Analyzing, Information, Equipment Maintenance, and Judgment. Driving license.

Duties:

Controls inventory levels by conducting physical counts; reconciling with data storage system.Keeps stock control systems up to date and planning future capacity requirements.Produces regular reports and statistics on a daily, weekly and monthly basis;Ensures the health, safety, cleanliness and security of the work environment;Safeguards warehouse operations and contents by establishing and monitoring securityprocedures and protocols.Oversees the planned maintenance of vehicles, machinery and equipment.Safeguards warehouse operations and contents by establishing and monitoring securityprocedures and protocols.Send your CV and Cover Letter to maria@zillionmet.co.za until 10th of February, 2013

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ICT waste recycling company ZILLIONMET is looking for a Warehouse Manager.

Job Purpose:

Warehouse Manager will oversee the safe receipt, storage, retrieval and timely dispatch of goods. 

He/She will ensure workplace health and safety requirements are met and take responsibility for the security of the building and stock.

He/she will plan the arrangement of goods within the warehouse and organize special requirements for certain stock.

Qualifications and Skills Required: Supervision, Developing Budgets, Safety Management, Developing Standards, Managing Processes, Surveillance Skills, Inventory Control, Reporting Skills, Analyzing, Information, Equipment Maintenance, and Judgment. Driving license.

Duties:

Controls inventory levels by conducting physical counts; reconciling with data storage system.Keeps stock control systems up to date and planning future capacity requirements.Produces regular reports and statistics on a daily, weekly and monthly basis;Ensures the health, safety, cleanliness and security of the work environment;Safeguards warehouse operations and contents by establishing and monitoring securityprocedures and protocols.Oversees the planned maintenance of vehicles, machinery and equipment.Safeguards warehouse operations and contents by establishing and monitoring securityprocedures and protocols.Send your CV and Cover Letter to maria@zillionmet.co.za until 10th of February, 2013

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In September 2009, the German International Cooperation (GIZ) Health Sector Programme and Nairobi Women’s Hospital signed a Public Private Partnership (PPP) agreement on Hospital Waste Management.

The objective of the PPP is to enhance private health care providers’ facility based waste management practices and promote sustainable biomedical waste disposal options.

GIZ Health Sector Programme hereby seeks to recruit a professional for the following position:

Programme Officer – Healthcare Waste Management

The programme officer will be based at the Nairobi Women’s Hospital, and will support with the assessment, situation analysis, strategy development, capacity building and implementation of the PPP project in accordance with the workplan.

Qualifications and Experience

Bachelor’s degree in environmental health, environmental engineering, hygiene, or Public health comparableAt least 2 years’ experience in project managementFlexible with high tolerance and ability to work in fast paced and challenging environmentExcellent command of MS-OfficePost-graduate qualification or experience in marketing or a business related field an advantageFirst-hand experience in waste management, experience with medical waste, environmental infection control or hospital hygiene is an advantageCreativity, strong communication and interpersonal skills with high inter-cultural sensitivityProven supervisory and negotiation skills with the ability to work with senior administrators and medical staff.Experience in working both independently and in a team-oriented environmentHow to Apply:

For detailed terms of reference and on how to apply please visit:
www.gtzkenyahealth.com/jobs

Closing Date: 28th January 2011 by 12 noon

GIZ is an equal opportunity employer

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Closing date: 27 Jan 2011
Location: Kenya - Nairobi
In September 2009, the German International Cooperation (GIZ) Health Sector Pro-gramme and Nairobi Women’s Hospital signed a Public Private Partnership (PPP) agreement on Hospital Waste Management. The objective of the PPP is to enhance pri-vate health care providers’ facility based waste management practices and promote sus-tainable biomedical waste disposal options.

GIZ Health Sector Programme hereby seeks to recruit a professional for the following position:

Programme Officer – Healthcare Waste Management
The programme officer will be based at the Nairobi Women’s Hospital, and will support with the assessment, situation analysis, strategy development, capacity building and implementation of the PPP project in accordance with the workplan.

Qualifications and Experience

1. Bachelor’s degree in environmental health, environmental engineering, hygiene, or Public health comparable
2. At least 2 years’ experience in project management
3. Flexible with high tolerance and ability to work in fast paced and challenging environment
4. Excellent command of MS-Office
5. Post-graduate qualification or experience in marketing or a business related field an advantage
6. First-hand experience in waste management, experience with medical waste, environmental infection control or hospital hygiene is an advantage
7. Creativity, strong communication and interpersonal skills with high inter-cultural sensitivity
8. Proven supervisory and negotiation skills with the ability to work with senior administrators and medical staff.
9. Experience in working both independently and in a team-oriented environment

For detailed terms of reference and on how to apply please visit: www.gtzkenyahealth.com/jobs
Closing Date: 27th January 2011 at 12 noon

Applications invited from Kenya Nationals only or person authorized to work in Kenya

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In September 2009, the German International Cooperation (GIZ) Health Sector Programme and Nairobi Women’s Hospital signed a Public Private Partnership (PPP) agreement on Hospital Waste Management. The objective of the PPP is to enhance private health care providers’ facility based waste management practices and promote sustainable biomedical waste disposal options.

GIZ Health Sector Programme hereby seeks to recruit a professional for the following position:

Programme Officer – Healthcare Waste Management
The programme officer will be based at the Nairobi Women’s Hospital, and will support with the assessment, situation analysis, strategy development, capacity building and implementation of the PPP project in accordance with the workplan.

Qualifications and Experience
1. Bachelor’s degree in environmental health, environmental engineering, hygiene, or Public health comparable
2. At least 2 years’ experience in project management
3. Flexible with high tolerance and ability to work in fast paced and challenging environment
4. Excellent command of MS-Office
5. Post-graduate qualification or experience in marketing or a business related field an advantage
6. First-hand experience in waste management, experience with medical waste, environmental infection control or hospital hygiene is an advantage
7. Creativity, strong communication and interpersonal skills with high inter-cultural sensitivity
8. Proven supervisory and negotiation skills with the ability to work with senior administrators and medical staff.
9. Experience in working both independently and in a team-oriented environment

How To Apply:
For detailed terms of reference and on how to apply please visit: www.gtzkenyahealth.com/jobs

Closing Date: 27th January 2011 at 12 noon

GIZ is an equal opportunity employer

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