Procurement Jobs In Kenya.

Our client is a global multinational Food & Beverage company, worldwide leader in most of its category portfolio. With global or local specific brands and products, the core focus is to meet the diverse needs and preferences of consumers all over the world. Operating in Africa for more than 80 years, the Company has 5 markets within, the Equatorial African Region being amongst them.

The regional operations are co-ordinated from Nairobi, Kenya to offer shared service across countries in Central, East, part of Southern Africa including the Island markets and Horn of Africa. With this regional expertise, the Company aims at enhancing the business potential of this region, which is seen as an important source of future growth, and bring it up to the level of performance that the Company experiences in other regions of Africa and the world.

By reinforcing business and product categories focus, making operations more efficient, developing cross fertilization or enhancing peoples’ knowledge transfer and empowerment, this shared service expertise is expected to accelerate growth and meet the company’s high ambition for the Region.

Our client continues to be viewed as one of the leading global companies in Corporate Social Responsibility, particularly in the developing world. Being a committed leader in environmental performance, they ensure that natural resources are preserved and that waste management enjoys much attention in all operations worldwide.

The company is an equal-opportunity employer with robust talent management policies, and systems. They value and reward individual and team contributions to business results.

Job Summary
Reporting to the Procurement Manager, the Strategic Buyer will be responsible for developing and implementing of sourcing strategy. He/She will also undertake supplier management including integration of supplier innovation elements into the organizations process.

Responsibilities
* Develop and implement sourcing strategies and communication plan;
* Analyze and optimize the process related to the spend category through the right choice of procurement tools;
* Ensure alignment between business strategy and sourcing strategy;
* Set objectives to be achieved through the sourcing strategy and monitor achievement
* Derive negotiation strategy from category positioning and negotiate to achieve the objectives defined in alignment with the business;
* Manage suppliers according to category positioning;
* Ensure that all the key suppliers within the spend category adhere to Organizations Suppliers Code;
* Integrate innovation elements from suppliers into Organizations Innovation and Renovation processes;
* Ensure the agreed service levels with internal stakeholders are adhered to.

Requirements
* Degree in Bachelor of Commerce or Business related field from a recognized university;
* CIPS qualification;
* Minimum 3 years experience in supply chain management in an FMCG;
* Experience in delivering competitive advantage to the business through development and implementation of sourcing strategies for the spend category;
* Ability to lead projects and negotiate with cross functional and cross market teams;
* Good business writing skills and ability to use networks to influence business activity and convince others;
* Excellent interpersonal skills with good relationship building skills;
* Ability to drive results and obtain information from a team;
* A proven team player with creative problem solving skills;
* Ability to multi task, problem solve, proactive with good presentation skills and self initiative.

How to apply:
Send your application including a cover letter indicating your desire to work with our client; 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 Friday 15th January 2011.

Adept Systems
MANAGEMENT CONSULTANTS
P O Box 6416, Nairobi, GPO 00100
Email: recruit@adeptsystems.co.ke
Web: www.adeptsys.biz

Only short listed candidates will be contacted.

Please note that we do not charge fees for receiving or processing job applications.
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Sales Marketing Jobs Kenya.

Location: Nairobi, Umoja

Type of Business: Pastry

Salary: Ksh 6,000 (starting salary and to be increased as per the performance)

Job Description
The company requires a sales person who can market its pastry products
zealously to the clients.

Qualifications
1. The candidate must have worked as a sales person with a lot of
connection with clients such as supermarkets. Experience in food
products sales will be an added advantage.
2. The candidate should be able to deliver and meet the set targets of
the company.
3. Should possess communication skills in order to be able to sell the
products to supermarkets, schools, hospitals and other clientele.
3. Candidates residing in Umoja or its environs are encouraged to apply.

Serious candidates only should apply to tikkazbakers@gmail.com. Please include the words ;Sales Job’ in the subject of the email.

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The African Union’s Interafrican Bureau for Animal Resources (AU-IBAR) is a specialised technical office reporting to the Department of Rural Economy and Agriculture of the African Union Commission.

AU-IBAR’s mandate is to support and coordinate the utilisation of livestock, fisheries and wildlife as resources for both human wellbeing and economic development in the member states of the African Union.

For the implementation of the Project ‘REINFORCING Veterinary governance in Africa’ (VetGov) funded by the European Union, AU/IBAR seeks the services of a Technical Assistant.

The project aims at improving the institutional environment at national and regional levels to provide effective and efficient animal health services in Africa.

This will be achieved through

(i) enhancement of knowledge and awareness for institutional strengthen at national and regional level for the establishment of adequate and affordable veterinary services

(ii) enhancement of capacity for livestock policy, animal health strategies and legislation formulation and

(iii) enhancement of capacity for policy implementation and regulations enforcement.

Post title: Project Technical Assistant

Post level: P3 Step 5

Duty station: AU-IBAR, Nairobi, Kenya

This position is subject to availability of funds.

Major duties and responsibilities:

The position is based within the headquarters of AU-IBAR with frequent travel to headquarters of RECs and member states.

The incumbent provides general assistance to the Project Coordinator, the Project Technical Officer, and the Regional coordinators for the day to day management of the project. He reports to the Project Coordinator.

His/her main duties are as follows:

Assist the Project Coordinator to develop working procedures and contractual arrangements with the implementing partners (OIE, FAO, RECs);Assist the Project Coordinator to assure effective use of the project’s human, financial and technical resources;Assist the Project Coordinator to coordinate the execution of the programme and follow-up activities implemented at continental, regional and national levels• Assist, coordinate, guide and build capacities in RECs for planning, implementing and monitoring work plans;Provide technical backstopping and capacity building to the RECs to improve their capacities to support their members states in the Project related fields;Assist the Project Coordinator in monitoring the execution of the programme and follow up activities implemented by RECs;Identify technical or functional problems and ensure feedback to the Project Coordinator;Assist the Project Coordinator in preparing reports according to agreed formats and standards to IBAR, steering committee and donors;Perform all other duties as requested by the Project Coordinator.A Postgraduate Degree (Msc) in veterinary medicine, animal production, or agricultural economics with a strong understanding of agricultural/livestock policy and strategy analysis and formulation.
A first level university degree with a relevant combination of academic qualifications and experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.Seven years proven working experience in the livestock sector or rural development of which 3 years proven experience in livestock development projects in management position;Proven working experience on policy and legislation issues;Experience in dealing with senior government and international organization officials.Self-starter with the ability to strategically plan own work;Knowledge of other official African Union languages is an advantage;Good networker with the ability to maintain a positive and fruitful dialogue and relationship with the main institutions operating on the Continent;Excellent communication skills.Proficiency in one of the African Union working languages is a requirement.Knowledge of one or more of the other AU working languages would be an added advantage.Age requirement:

Must be preferably between the age of 35 and 50 years.

Tenure of Appointment:

The initial appointment will be for 11 months including a 3 months probation period.
Contract extension will be subject to performance and availability of funding.Gender Mainstreaming:

The AU Commission is an equal opportunity employer and qualified women are strongly encouraged to apply.

Application:

To apply, please submit the following:

A letter stating your motivation for seeking employment with the AU Commission;A detailed and updated CV, indicating your nationality, age and gender;Names and contact details (including e-mail addresses) of three references;Certified copies of degrees, diplomas and other academic certificates.Remuneration:

The lump-sum salary attached to this position will be USD 6,783.14 per month all inclusive.

Applications must be received not later than 24 January 2011 and should be addressed to:

Director of AU-IBAR
P.O.Box 30786
Nairobi, Kenya

Fax: +254-20-367-4143
E-mail: applications@au-ibar.org, office@au-ibar.org

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Kentours Housing Co-operative Society seeks to urgently recruit an Administrative Officer.

The ideal candidate should have the following minimum qualifications:

* Diploma in Co-operative Management or Marketing. A degree will be an added advantage
* CPA – Part I
* MS office packages and Practical knowledge of Quick books
* Work experience – 2 years preferably with a Housing Co-operative
* Possess business acumen
* Age – between 25 – 35 years

Applications with detailed CV citing current pay, copies of certificates, recent passport size photo and certificate of good conduct to reach us through the address below or to be hand delivered not later than 14th January 2011.

The Chairman
Kentours Housing Co –operative Society
St. Georges House, First Floor
P. O. Box 79333 – 00200,
Nairobi.

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The African Union’s Interafrican Bureau for Animal Resources (AU-IBAR) is a specialised technical office reporting to the Department of Rural Economy and Agriculture of the African Union Commission.

AU-IBAR’s mandate is to support and coordinate the utilisation of livestock, fisheries and wildlife as resources for both human wellbeing and economic development in the member states of the African Union.

For the implementation of the Project ‘REINFORCING Veterinary governance in Africa’ (VetGov) funded by the European Union, AU-IBAR seeks the services of a project coordination to overseas the implementation of the project.

The project aims at improving the institutional environment at national and regional levels to provide effective and efficient animal health services in Africa.

This will be achieved through

(i) enhancement of knowledge and awareness for institutional strengthen at national and regional level for the establishment of adequate and affordable veterinary services

(ii) enhancement of capacity for livestock policy, animal health strategies and legislation formulation and

(iii) enhancement of capacity for policy implementation and regulations enforcement.

Post title: Project Coordinator

Post level: P3 Step 5 (The AU-IBAR Director might decide to upgrade the position to P4 Step 5 depending on the qualification and experience of the candidate)

Duty station: AU-IBAR, Nairobi, Kenya

This position is subject to availability of funds.

Major duties and responsibilities:

The position is based within the headquarters of AU-IBAR with frequent travel to headquarters of RECs and member states.

The incumbent provides general direction and day to day management of the project. He reports to the head of IBAR’s Animal Health Unit.

His/her main duties are as follows:

Assist the Chief Animal Health Officer to develop working procedures and contractual arrangements with the implementing partners (OIE, FAO, RECs.);Assist the Chief Animal Health Officer to assure effective use of the project’s human, financial and technical resources;Coordinate the execution of the programme and follow-up activities implemented at continental, regional and national levels;Ensure coordination of activities at continental and regional level with the two other implementing partners (OIE, FAO);Assist, coordinate and guide RECs in planning, implementing and monitoring work plans;Provide technical backstopping to the RECs to improve their capacities to support their members states in the Project related fields;Monitor execution of the programme and follow up activities implemented by RECs;Brand the project and liaise with implementing partners, IBAR, steering committee, and all other identified stakeholders during the execution of the project;Assure effective communication to all stakeholders on the programme on wider technical issues;Identify technical or functional problems and implement corrective measures as required;Propose amendments to assure that project objectives can be met;Prepare reports according to agreed formats and standards to IBAR, steering committee and donors;Assist in organizing steering committee meetings and other technical and coordination meetings;Perform all other duties as requested by the Chief Animal Health Officer or the Director.A Postgraduate Degree (Msc) in veterinary medicine, animal production, or agricultural economics with a strong understanding of agricultural/livestock policy and strategy analysis and formulation.
A first level university degree with a relevant combination of academic qualifications and experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.Seven years proven working experience in the livestock sector or rural development of which 3 years proven experience in livestock development projects in management position;Proven working experience on policy and legislation issues;Experience in dealing with senior government and international organization officials.Self-starter with the ability to strategically plan own work;Knowledge of other official African Union languages is an advantage;Good networker with the ability to maintain a positive and fruitful dialogue and relationship with the main institutions operating on the Continent;Excellent communication skills.Proficiency in one of the African Union working languages is a requirement.
Knowledge of one or more of the other AU working languages would be an added advantage.Age requirement:

Must be preferably between the age of 35 and 50 years.

Tenure of Appointment:

The initial appointment will be for 11 months including a 3 months probation period.
Contract extension will be subject to performance and availability of funding.Gender Mainstreaming:

The AU Commission is an equal opportunity employer and qualified women are strongly encouraged to apply.

Application:

To apply, please submit the following:

A letter stating your motivation for seeking employment with the AU Commission;A detailed and updated CV, indicating your nationality, age and gender;Names and contact details (including e-mail addresses) of three references;Certified copies of degrees, diplomas and other academic certificates.Remuneration:

The lump-sum salary attached to this position will be USD 6,783.14 per month all inclusive.

Applications must be received not later than 24 January 2011 and should be addressed to:

Director of AU-IBAR
P.O.Box 30786
Nairobi, Kenya

Fax: +254-20-367-4143
E-mail: applications@au-ibar.org, office@au-ibar.org

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In keeping with our current business needs, we are pleased to announce the following vacancies within the Commercial Division.

SB Relationship Account Manager
Ref: SB & RAM – JAN 2011

Reporting to the SB Sector Relationship Manager - Safaricom Business Sales, the job holder will be responsible for build and maintain a strong customer relationship with an identified premium market via telephone and site visits as per set Business Segment B2B customer relationship management standards.

Responsible for responding to customer’s queries and providing information to customers/subscriber on all issues as well as ensuring service request fulfillment within SLA.

The job holder’s key responsibilities will be to:

Managing Corporate Service experience on an end to end basis.Regular customer engagement through face-to-face meetings and revenue growth of accounts under management Coordinate Service desk (Helpdesk) services to efficiently support accounts under management – billing, incident reporting, Escalation processes to Deployment Team or NOC teamsProvide a premium service to high value customers - i.e. corporate customers. Educating customers on all our products and services while delivering high quality services to our customers.Maintain an accurate contacts database for entire decision making unit of accounts under management, spend analysis and wallet share analysisService Level Agreements Management The ideal candidate should possess the following skills and competencies:
Degree from a recognized universityMust have served as a Customer Care Representative in Safaricom for at least 4 years, of which 2 years must have been in line 200 or 400, or as a Senior Retail Agent or 3 years as a Relationship Executive within Safaricom Business or the Service Industry serving B2B customersExcellent knowledge of Safaricom products and servicesExcellent knowledge of Customer Management operations and proceduresComputer literate in operating Microsoft Office suite- Ms Excel & Ms Outlook and automated systems.Excellent written and verbal communication skills (articulate) coupled with good listening and critical reasoning skills.Proactive, confident, energetic and able to work under pressure with a positive attitude and use good organization skills.Excellent interpersonal skills.Good decision making skillsIf you are up to the challenge, posses the necessary qualifications and experience, please send your resume and application letter indicating why you are the most suitable candidate for the role clearly quoting the job title and Ref No to the address below.

All applications must be received on or before Thursday 13th January 2011.

The Senior Manager - Talent Acquisition,
Safaricom Limited.
Via email to: hr@safaricom.co.ke

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A market leader in the pest control industry requires sales ladies to work in the Nakuru region and its environs.

Minimum qualifications;

Diploma in sales & marketing or business administration acquired from a recognised learning institution.5 Year experience in sales & marketing gained from a reputable company.Excellent knowledge of Nakuru and its environs.Good interpersonal skills.Effective sales skills in service with capability of effectively managing a sales territory.Result oriented, energetic go getter ready to face new challenges.Good communication skills, superior computer skills and driving experience of over 2 years.Aged between 25 to 35 years. Those who have worked in Nakuru, Western and Rift Valley region will have an added advantage and are encouraged to apply.

Interested candidates should send their CVs to jobs@exceedtarget.com ASAP

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