Five Talents Africa Solutions Ltd is seeking to recruit a Human Resource Intern.  

The Intern is expected to provide quality assistance and administrative support to the HR Team on various Recruitment and HR Generalist projects in the organization. 

• Provide Administrative support to the team e.g. manage the front office, activities diary


• Welcome and receive visitors and ensure clients are satisfied both internal/external


• Arrange office meetings


• Track project progress, priorities and deadlines


• Prepare documents in Excel, Word and PowerPoint


• Draft relevant correspondence and screen calls


• Follow-up on all issues as instructed


• Proof-read documents, marketing information


• Conduct research as instructed by consultants


• Ensure front-office desk is not left unattended at all times


• Ensure that daily operations run smoothly


• Maintain a clean environment at all times


• Assist Lead and Associate Consultants with active HR Projects


• Assist in management of incoming & outgoing correspondence and filing

Education and Experience

• A Degree in a Business related course


• Higher/Diploma course in HR from an accredited institution is an advantage


• Secretarial qualifications with good typing skills is an added advantage


• Experience in handling the front office


• Excellent writing skills with ability to conduct in-depth research online


• Working knowledge of MS-Office (Word & Spreadsheets, Internet ,E-mail)

Key Competencies

• A passion to pursue a career in Human Resource – critical


• An outgoing, proactive , reliable, enthusiastic and friendly individual


• Excellent communicator with good interpersonal skills


• Strong customer service skills


• Excellent planning and organizational skills


• An individual with good work ethics, drive and initiative


• Detail oriented, diplomatic and tactful


• Mature individual with a professional approach


• Ability to manage confidentiality


• An organized and good planner


• Ability to follow instructions and complete tasks in a timely manner


• An excellent team player with initiative and ability to tolerate stress


• Presentable, well groomed and teachable

If you meet the above requirements, send your application and detailed curriculum vitae with 3 referees to recruit@fivetalentsafrica.com by Friday 20th November, 2015. 

Clearly indicate the position title on the subject line.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Our Client, a fast growing Financial and Management Advisory Firm, based in Nairobi is seeking to recruit an Office Administrator / Personal Assistant.  

In liaison with team members, provide effective and efficient Administrative support in all aspects for the Managing Director.
 

Duties & Responsibilities

• Effectively manage the Director’s diary


• Resolve daily administrative and operational issues according to the organizations policies


• Manage inventory, office and procurement process according to organizations policy


• Record all financial transactions and liaise with Accountant for confirmation.


• Organize meetings, develop agendas, attend, contribute positively and take minutes as required, and follow-up on resolved actions promptly and within set timelines


• Must be conversant with the Director’s work and travel schedule and be able to assist in management of the office workload and travel e.g. management of tenders, expression of interests (EOIs)


• Maintain effective work relationship with staff members and co-ordinate work to ensure timely delivery of completed projects to clients and ensure that they are informed regularly on the status of their projects.


• Manage and prioritize own workload, monitor and allocate work to others effectively


• Conduct research for the Director whenever required and source for relevant materials online as well as with institutions.


• Manage correspondence, create clients database, file documents effectively for easy access whenever required and ensure failed systems are repaired e.g. broken equipment


• Ensure that staff are working in a conducive work environment as desired by the Director


• Carry out any other duties as may be required by the Management.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a Business related discipline is an advantage


• Post-graduate Diploma in a Business related course will be considered


• Excellent Secretarial and book-keeping skills


• Advanced  and substantial experience in IT Knowledge (MS-Office Package)


• At least 4 years continuous work experience as a Personal Assistant/Office Administrator supporting a Director


• Skilled in maintaining confidentiality, security awareness and data protection

Personal Profile / Skills

• Ability to work under pressure, tight deadlines & make positive decisions for the firm


• Able to establish good working relationships and work in a multicultural setting


• A time conscious individual, highly organized and flexible planner


• Excellent communicator with good interpersonal skills  (oral and written)


• A focused, courteous, tactful, and diplomatic individual, with excellent customer skills


• A team player with the ability to demonstrate a can do attitude


• Strong work ethics and professionalism


• Ability to act on own initiative and develop effective administration & support systems


• A Resourceful person with the ability to multi-task efficiently


• Able to follow each task to completion and to a high standard.


• Leadership skills with ability to manage over 20 staff members effectively

If you are interested in the position and meet the above qualifications send a detailed CV and a cover letter indicating your current and expected salary.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Vacancy: Social Media Intern
 

(Internship – 6 months)
 

With over 200,000 destinations online, we provide our customers with full and reliable information about the destination they want to visit. 

We are part of the Africa Internet Holding group of companies (sister company to Jumia, Hellofood, Easy Taxi, Kaymu and Lamudi)

Our company is part of Africa Internet Group, a global and leading incubator of startups specialized in e-commerce. Africa Internet Group is the leading internet group of Africa with already over 3,000 employees in 26 African countries. 

• Assist in managing Jovago’s online presence and social media as directed by the Social Media Manager.


• Work in close relation with the online marketing process.


• Assist in creating and sharing online content to increase Jovago’s brand visibility and involvement.


• Assist Social Media Associates across several regions.


• Coordinating local teams to improve Jovago’s social media activity.


• Assist in developing new tools and processes to scale the Jovago’s campaign coverage in multiple social media as directed by the Social Media Manager.


• Assist in analyzing organic performance and improve the quality and creativity of our communication as directed by the Social Media Manager.


• Coordinating the blog activity in collaboration with Jovago PR Department.


• Monitoring our social media channels and cooperating with Social Media Associates.


• Assist in coordination of creative materials for social media (i.e. banners, pictures etc) as directed by the Social Media Manager.

Minimum Educational Requirements:

• Undergraduate Degree/Diploma in Business, Marketing, Communications

Required Experience:

• Previous experience in online marketing/communications


• Editorial skills and knowledge of Photoshop are a plus

Required Skills & Competencies:

• English proficiency is a MUST


• Strong analytical skills


• Ability to work under pressure and resistance to stress


• Proactive and a can-do attitude


• Well organized and attentive to detail


• Capability of fulfilling tight deadlines


• A result-oriented mindset


• Fast learner


• Very independent with a strong ability to go further than the expectations

We offer

• An amazing learning culture in a dynamic environment


• A flat structured working environment to enable you enhance your skills


• A chance to be part of an international team that offers great opportunities for growth

Give details of your current salary and the expectation in this position on the body of your Application Letter. 

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Plan International Kenya
 

Plan is an international humanitarian child centered community development organization, without religious, political or government affiliation. 

Plan is committed to protecting and promoting child rights and to improving the lives and futures of vulnerable children, their families and communities through a child-centered community development approach.
 

Plan International Kenya is seeking to recruit for the position of Office Coordinator to be based in Mombasa on a 3 year contract and will report to the OVC Manager.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate procurement activities and ensure compliance to policies, guidelines and regulations


• Manage and coordinate vehicles, drivers and travel for project staff, volunteers and visitors


• To oversee repairs and maintenance of vehicles, offices, furniture and equipment in the project


• To ensure maintenance of vital records and produce accurate and timely reports


• To oversee stores management and ensure safe custody and security of all organisations’ assets and their documentation


• Provide administrative and logistical support to project staff


• Manage the front office and provide supervision to the Office Assistant and Drivers


• Responsible for basic booking, management of petty cash floats and making payments for project support expenditures in accordance with Plan policies and procedures

Qualifications, Skills and Behaviours

• Bachelor’s degree in business, public administration or logistics or other related field.


• 3-5 years relevant experience in administration, logistics and procurement preferably in a similar position in an NGO.


• Excellent interpersonal skills, flexible and team player


• Good team management and supervisory skills


• Excellent office management skills


• IT/computer skills


• Knowledge of filing and general record keeping


• Pro-active and excellent time management skills


• Ability to communicate in English and Swahili

Plan International is a development organization uniting people to advance the rights of all children. 

Accordingly, we are an equal opportunity employer and employment is subject to our child protection standards including appropriate background checks and adherence to our Child Protection Policy.
 

How to Apply
 

The closing date of applications is 15th November, 2015. 

Residents of the Coast Counties are encouraged to apply.

We regret that only short listed candidates will be contacted.