CAP

Youth Empowerment Institute Kenya, is supported by MasterCard Foundation, was

established to provide Basic Employability Skills Training (BEST) for

disadvantaged youth in the society with particular focus on women to get

equitable, qualitative learning and access to promising labour market oriented

opportunities, savings and credit that support their pathways to safe and

positive futures

• Visit
  
  each Centre under your supervision at least once a month to monitor the
  
  progress and address any issues hindering effective operations of the
  
  Centers.


• Monitor
  
  and oversee the student selection process and ensure that all students
  
  admitted in the center adhere to CAPYEI admission criteria.


• Get
  
  road show plans, inception report, progress report, business mentors
  
  report and all other reports adhering to timelines and submit them when
  
  required.


• Hold
  
  regular meetings with Centre staff to get updates on the progress of the
  
  Centers and address any challenges arising.


• Maintain
  
  constant communication with the Centers to get updates on the Centre
  
  progress.


• Closely
  
  monitor facilitators and Centre Coordinators performance to be able to
  
  continually improve the performance of the Centers.


• Work
  
  closely with Centre coordinators and facilitators to meet the requirement
  
  of 10% -15% micro enterprise startups from each Centre.


• Coordinate
  
  with entrepreneurship department to ensure each center has conducted at
  
  least one entrepreneurship day during the batch.



• Inform
  
  HR in written form of any staff absenteeism, leave taken and sick off
  
  taken. In addition, you must ensure that staff fills the necessary
  
  application forms before proceeding on any leave.


• Submit
  
  individualized progress report of each facilitator under your supervision
  
  at the end of each month.


• Work
  
  with Monitoring Executive to ensure student feedback is collected at least
  
  once in a batch.


• Work
  
  with Life Skills Coordinator to ensure effective implementation of life
  
  skills module.


• Use
  
  the feedback obtained from the post placement studies to make any
  
  necessary changes that will have positive impact on the program.


• Inform
  
  HR immediately of any disciplinary issues on the part of employees and
  
  provide all the necessary information relating to such disciplinary.


• Conduct
  
  walkabouts while visiting the Centers and inspect all facilities in the
  
  Centre and ensure they are all working properly.


• Organize
  
  and facilitate one BMN meeting in every 6 months at the regional level.


• Develop
  
  checklist that will be used by the facilitators to inspect Centre
  
  facilities to ensure they are functioning properly at all time.


• Any
  
  other duties assigned by the supervisor

• Degree
  
  in any related field


• Strong
  
  leadership skills at least 2 years in a supervisory role.


• Ability
  
  to meet deadlines and handle diverse tasks simultaneously using
  
  prioritization.


• Strong
  
  oral and written communication skills.


• Excellent
  
  Presentation skills.

County Government of Mombasa
 

Mombasa County Public Service Board
 

Vacancies
 

The Mombasa County Public Service Board is looking for suitable qualified and competent persons for the following positions in the County Department of Education.

i) Director Education, Administration & Operations

ii) Policy Analyst

Important information to all applicants
 

i) All applications should reach the office of the Mombasa County Public Service Board (Betting Control Building, 1st Floor – Opposite Swahili Culture) on or before 13th June, 2016.

ii) Applicants should clearly indicate on the envelope and application letter the position applied for.

iii) Applicants should indicate Sub-County and ward of residence
 

iv) Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
 

v) All applications should be addressed to:
 

The Chief Executive Officer,
County Public Service Board,
P.O Box 80076 – 80100,
Mombasa.

The Mombasa County Government is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Direct

Reporting: Sales and Marketing Manager Indirect Reporting: Operation

Manager

Company Profile & Job Specification: Solar

Kiosk is an award winning company conducting sustainable energy and retail

business in developing countries. 

• Oversee
  
  day to day operations of up to seven kiosks.


• Successfully
  
  drive sales and business development.


• Report
  
  to ROM on all stock takes in all kiosks within assigned area and also
  
  support the operations and supply chain team with information as and when
  
  needed.



• Suggest
  
  turnaround strategies to ROM for under-performing kiosks, incl. review of
  
  Operator and potential sales prospects, product mix, etc.


• Assess
  
  and suggest to the ROM new business opportunities in specific kiosk sites
  
  to increase sales.


• Undertake
  
  a continuous market research for all assigned kiosk sites to suggest new
  
  product and/or business ideas to increases gross profit.


• Be
  
  aware of all developments on community level that might deteriorate the
  
  profit or even threaten business continuity of a kiosk. Pro-actively
  
  suggest strategies to ROM to avert threats.


• Coach
  
  Operators pro-actively how to improve sales and ensure targets are met per
  
  kiosk.


• Establish
  
  good contacts and maintain the relationships with local financial
  
  institutions, groups, schools, hospitals and other potential institutional
  
  clients


• Check
  
  at daily visit merchandising and display.


• Check
  
  at daily visit structure and electrical components.


• Be
  
  physically present at every stock delivery and be capable to perform
  
  required stock receipt duty via POS


• Ensure
  
  that all cash is collected and immediately sent to head office


• Identify
  
  none-compliance / assure compliance of Operators with all internal
  
  policies & procedures

• University
  
  / College degree / diploma in any Business related study, Youth Training,
  
  Sales, Customer Care or such related field with 1 year work experience in
  
  sales.


• Must
  
  have sales and marketing skills and able to communicate effectively, both
  
  in writing and verbally, in English and Swahili.


• Proficient
  
  with standard office software (incl. MS Word and MS Excel or equivalent).


• Driving
  
  license and/or rider’s license.

Vacancy: Personal Assistant to the MD
 

Background: Our Client is a well established group of companies with managed centrally by the Group MD. 

Arising from business growth, the MD needs an able Personal Assistant to facilitate effective functioning of his office. 

While the employer offers equal opportunity employment, the unpredictable work schedule, long working days and constant travel on short notice may be unsuitable for female candidates and only those able to meet such a unique working environment are encouraged to apply.

Job Duties and Responsibilities

• To provide necessary support to ensure effective functioning of the office of the MD


• To manage the MD diary ensuring effective coordination between key persons and contacts to ensure proper planning of the diary.


• To support the MD in ensuring close monitoring of projects to ensure they progress as scheduled and completed on time


• To provide support services in ensuring effective functioning of the Board including coordinating meetings, taking minutes and arranging logistics for Board level events


•  Supporting the MD in following up implementation of Board resolutions


• To attend meetings with MD and represent him in internal and external meetings and events when the MD cannot attend.


• Ensure effective communication by the office of the MD with management and employees of associated companies.


• Facilitating the MD to manage time effectively by preparing executive presentation, memos, letters, reports etc


• In consultation with the MD, to step in for the MD when required to ensure quick fix to urgent matters requiring MD’s attention

Essential Skills/Competencies

• Must be very self driven and flexible


• Able  to multi-task work with a multidisciplinary team and  meet strict deadlines


• Ability to observe and maintain high levels of  accountability and  confidentiality


• Excellent oral and written communication skills


• Very good interpersonal relationship skills


• Highly competence in MS Office Suit


• Competence to write and disseminate Board minutes


• Good organization and coordination skills


• Conflict resolution skills


• Ability to project a positive image of the MD


• Good public relations and media relations skills

Minimum Qualifications

• A Bachelors Degree in a Business field


• A Diploma in Public Relations, Office Management or Certified Public Secretary (CPS) Part II will be an added advantage


• At least 2 years experience as PA to MD of a medium sized company/group of companies is essential.

How to Apply

 
Send a very detailed and updated CV including current salary with subject heading PA TO MD on the subject line to consult@careeroptionsafrica.co.ke

Tthe CV must clearly indicate the duties , responsibilities and agreed performance targets of all positions held and the immediate supervisor. 

We are

primarily expanding by hiring people that will work as consultants at our

customers sites here in Sweden.

• Good
  
  knowledge of Google apps (mainly Google docs, sheets, Drive, calendar);


• Good
  
  knowledge of MS Excel or Open Office;


• Good
  
  English;


• Systematic,
  
  organized, responsive, and responsible;


• Some
  
  work experience;


• Some
  
  experience or knowledge of IT area is a plus.

• Data
  
  handling of reported time from various systems and comparing that data is
  
  accurate and correct;


• Preparation
  
  of customer invoices, salary reports, and invoices for book keeping;


• Creating
  
  CVs of IT candidates in the internal Telescope database.

Kindly send your CV to vacancies@telescopesoftware.se With email subject as

Application for Economy/Administrative Assistant Position Nairobi

Sales Team Managers with Leading Life Insurance Company
 

Introduction: Our Client is a well established Life Insurance Company with a track record of innovation and customer responsiveness. 

The Client is rolling out premium services and products targeted at the high end market to be rolled out by a newly stabilized division with new unique ‘Prestige’ Branch Network.  

Job Brief: The Unit Manager will lead a team of specially selected Insurance sales agents who can appeal to and effectively serve the high end market with unique Savings and Life Insurance products. 

He/she will ensure the team is well trained, motivated and effectively coordinated to render truly premium services to the target clientele.
 

Major duties include;

• Recruitment of Sales Agents


• In coordinating with the Branch Manager, ensure the Insurance ‘Prestige’ Unit is effectively manned.


• Leading the delivery of best quality customer service.


• Participate in continuous improvement of the product design and service delivery package.


• Be the face of the unit and maintain personal touch with all prestige customers.


• Advice the management on continuous enhancement of the Customer experience.

Person  Specifications
 

We are looking for energetic and dynamic individuals with a track record of success in insurance sales or Bank Relationship Management and who have good contacts and existing network with a pool of high income individuals.
 

The following qualifications and competencies are essential;

• Minimum professional qualification of a Diploma in a Business Field. A Bachelors Degree will be an added advantage.


• At least two (2) years continuous experience in Life Insurance Sales preferably in Life Insurance or three (3) years of experience in banking relationship Management with a reputable bank.


• Excellent communication skills


• Very good leadership skills.


• Experience in leading a team.


• Good networking skills.

Candidates who do not meet these requirements are encouraged to send their CV for our database and other vacancies and not to respond specifically to this advert.

Remuneration

 
A reasonable fixed monthly salary with the best sales bonuses in the Insurance Sector are on offer. 

Successful candidates can expect all necessary facilitation to settle and excel on the job from the employer.

Application

 
To apply for this position Send CV to consult@careeroptionsafrica.co.ke with the job title Finance and Administration Officer on the email subject line.