Internship Opportunity- Software Engineering / Computer Science

Internship Opportunity- Software Engineering / Computer Science

Programming Intern

We would like to invite candidates for the following positions in our company

Software Engineering / Computer Science Intern

Description: Company is looking for an intern with experience in software design, coding and debugging. This knowledge is essential for all applicants. 

Experience gained in the classroom and through personal application will be accepted.

Responsibilities

• Documentation and testing new software applications 
• Assessment of new application ideas 
• Research competitor offerings 
• Develop applications (coding, programming) 
• Interview beta testers 

Requirements

• Applicants should have excellent analytical and math skills, with the ability to work in teams. 
• Major in Computer Science/Network Engineering, Engineering or Mathematics ideally. 
• Competence in the following coding languages PHP, MySQL, JAVA, CSS 
• Must be ongoing with UNDERGRADUATE studies from a recognized University 
• Must be available for a period of between 6 – 12 Months 
• Age between 20 - 25 years 

Majors: Computer Science/Network Engineering/Programming/Software Engineering

Important:

If you are interested in the above position and possess the necessary skills required, please apply by submitting your resume, and contact details to tradestar.kenya@gmail.com. 

Please email your resume in PDF format with the subject line reading: Sales & Administration position - Thika.

Best candidates stand a chance to be retained as fulltime employees after the internship period elapses

Let the resume and application letter hold your name. E.g. John Paul_CV or John Paul_Appl

Note: Email application only 

Private Safaris Database Administrator

Private Safaris, member of the Kuoni Travel Group, is a premier Destination and Events Management company for sub-Saharan Africa.

To strengthen our competence, we are looking for a dynamic individual to fill the following position based in the Procurement Department in our Nairobi office.

You must be highly motivated, self-driven, a dedicated team player ready for an exciting and challenging role within our company.

Database Administrator – Contracting

The position will require you: To understand, interpret and load rates and tariffs while ensuring accuracy of the same, in accordance to company requirements. 

Database Administrator  Responsibilities:

These include but are not limited to: 

• Creation, updating and maintenance of database tariffs and rates to enable users to access and accurately perform core functions. 
• Creating and maintaining tariffs and rates ensuring accuracy and consistency of the same. 
• Ensuring the loading of contracted and non-contracted services into the database 
• Loading allocations and assisting with database queries 
• Rate and tariff production tasks 
• Preferred Qualifications and Experience 
• Diploma/ Degree preferably in Tourism or Commerce 
• At least 3 years’ work experience in a similar position 
• Proficiency in MS Office Products 
• Attention to detail 
• Sound ability to prioritize work 
• Knowledge of Tourplan software will be an added advantage 

How to Apply:

If you believe you are the right candidate and can clearly demonstrate your ability to meet the criteria above, please send us your resume and a motivational letter telling us why you think you would be great for the job:hr@privatesafaris.co.ke 

Deadline for application submission: 26th August 2014 

Head of HR Job in Kenya

Our client one of the leading Security Solutions provider for a wide host of clients in diverse industries offering manned guarding, K-9 guarding, investigations, VIP protection and Cash-in-transit. 

They seek to hire a Head of Human Resources to manage a 4000 strong work force.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Identify staff vacancies, recruit, interview and select applicants 
• Allocate human resources, to various departments as per need 
• Ensuring appropriate matches between the positions and personnel hired 
• Open and maintain personal files for individual employees which are to be updated according to the employee details checklist 
• Perform difficult staffing duties, including dealing with understaffing, refereeing disputes, firing employees, and administering disciplinary procedures. 
• Advise managers on organizational policy matters and analyzing and modifying policies to establish competitive programs 
• Ensure strict compliance to employment related legal requirements. 
• Plan and monitor leave plans and leave details for each individual employee 
• Maintain and update the management staff master roll 
• Serve as a link between management and employees by handling questions, interpreting and administering contracts and helping resolve work-related problems. 
• Provide current and prospective employees with information about policies, job duties, working conditions, wages, and opportunities for promotion and employee benefits. 
• Plan, direct, supervise, and coordinate work activities of subordinates and staff relating to employment, compensation, labor relations, and employee relations. 
• Maintain records and compile statistical reports concerning personnel-related data such as hires, transfers, performance appraisals, labour turnover and absenteeism rates. 
• Plan, organize, direct, control or coordinate the personnel, training, or labor relations activities of an organization. 
• Plan and conduct new employee orientation to foster positive attitude toward organizational objectives 
• Timely confirmation of employees completing probation period 
• Conduct exit interviews to identify reasons for employee termination. 
• Develop, administer and evaluate applicant tests 
• Study legislation, arbitration decisions, and collective bargaining contracts to assess industry trends and represent organization at personnel-related hearings and investigations. 
• Administer compensation, benefits and performance management systems, and safety and recreation programs. 
• Develop the HR strategy aligned to the organization’s corporate strategy, goals and targets 
• Direct, plan, organise and manage the Human Resources department 
• Effectively lead, advise, manage and guide; management, stakeholders and employees on people issues 
• Develop and implement policies and procedures to support the achievement of the overall corporate goals 
• Ensure the department’s management, and service level towards all its customers, are at an optimal levels 
• Provide full relationship support regarding people issues such as conflict resolution, performance management, collective bargaining agreement interpretation and termination 
• Effectively diagnosing issues, recommending solutions and ensuring successful implementation of agreed recommendations 
• Maintain day-to-day financial control of the human resources department within agreed budgets 
• Ensure services within the human resources department are adequately managed, staffed and resourced with appropriate development and succession plans 
• Build external relationships with service providers, statutory bodies, and communities 

Qualifications & Skills

• Degree in Business/ Human Resource Management from a recognized institution 
• Professional qualifications in a related field will be an added advantage. 
• Member of the Institute of Human Resource Management or equivalent 
• Over 7 years HR management experience 
• Proven HR Generalist 
• Experience working in a complex environment with a high level of uncertainty around predicted or future recruitment requirements. 
• Experience handling large work forces and unionized employees 
• Experience in developing positive relationships with internal and external stakeholders 
• Excellent analytical skills 
• Influencing skills 
• Ability to make sound judgment and handle difficult situations 
• More importantly, is a team player 

If you are up to the challenge, posses the necessary qualification and experience, please send your CV only quoting the job title on the email subject (Head of HR Ksh 200 gross plus benefits) to vacancies@corporatestaffing.co.ke before 25th August, 2014

Kindly indicate previous/ current salary on your CV

N.B: We do not charge any fee for receiving your CV in our database nor for interviewing

Only candidates short-listed for interview will be contacted.

School Nurse Job in Kenya

Our client is an accredited Kindergarten and Primary School looking to offer a conducive teaching and learning environment to young children.

Our client is seeking an experienced Nurse who will work in the school clinic to provide for comprehensive health, hygiene and wellbeing of the pupils and staff of the school.

Our client is looking for a young, energetic and passionate individual to fill the position of a School Nurse.

Job Purpose / Summary: 

The nurse will be responsible for the health, hygiene and wellbeing of the pupils.

The jobholder will ensure all health requirements of the pupils and staff are met, lead in developing and implementing preventative hygiene processes and procedures; administering of first aid; record keeping and providing informative measures.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Monitor and maintain a minimum level of cleanliness and hygiene within the school, particularly in areas such as the kitchen, washrooms and all the common facilities. 
• Assess the patient’s needs for nursing services and treatment. 
• Ensure the school’s medical supplies are maintained at an optimal level. 
• Verify and maintain information relating to patients treatment records. 
• Keeping records of drugs and supplies. 
• Advise and recommend to the school administration on preventive hygiene measures and standard practices. 
• Prepare and submit a quarterly budget for the school’ nursing centre. 
• Take charge and full responsibility for the school’s nursing centre operations and equipment. 
• Address immediate medical needs for staff or pupils and advice on further medical treatment. 
• Maintain comprehensive and up to date medical records of all the pupils as regulated by the Ministry of Health. 
• Establish procedures for administering first aid in cases of accidents or illness in and out of the school’s premises. 
• Ensure the school’s key personnel have the prerequisite basic first aid skills. 
• Liaise with the school’s doctor, hospital and any other medical service providers. 
• Refer accidents or illness appropriately to the school doctor or hospitals and be the first point of contact for parents and the school administration. 

Minimum Requirements

• Degree or Diploma in Science of Nursing or holder of a Ministry of Health Certificate. 
• Should be enrolled or registered as a community health nurse from a recognised training institution. 
• First Aid training will be an added advantage. 
• Be registered and licensed by the Nursing Council of Kenya. 
• Conversant with Occupational Health & Safety Act. 
• Have at least 2-3 years working experience in General Nursing. 
• Have a good knowledge of current, up-to-date knowledge of worldwide medical and healthcare practices. 
• Personal Attributes 
• Strong warm and pleasant personality. 
• Excellent communication skills. 
• Ability to remain calm in cases of emergency. 
• Can cope with pressure 
• Has passion for children. 
• Integrity and courteous. 
• Can train, mentor, coach and lead projects/initiatives. 

How to Apply for the School Nurse Job:

If you are interested in the position and have the skills and talents our client is looking for, we would like to hear from you.

Please forward a copy of your updated resume, current salary and benefits package indicating the Job Title as the email subject to info@dorbe-leit.co.ke before close of business 20th August 2014.

Only successful candidates will be contacted.

Bright Technologies Corporate Sales Executives

We are a leading ICT firm dealing with computers, laptops, computer accessories, photocopiers, Software, services and solutions.

To strengthen our Corporate Sales Division, we have vacancies for Corporate Sales Executives.

They should be self-starters, ambitious, with drive, able to work with minimum supervision.

A competitive remuneration package, including performance based commission will be paid.

Applicants must have at least a Diploma in Sales, IT, Marketing or Business related course.

Those with previous experience in ICT sales will have an added advantage.

Applications should reach us latest by 31st August, 2014.

E-mail your CV to hr@bright.co.ke

Dynamic people consulting Finance Assistant Job Vacancy

Our client, a learning institution is looking for a Finance Assistant. The Finance Assistant will be responsible for providing financial assistance and general implementation and day-to-day liaison with counterparts. He or she will provide comprehensive financial and administrative support to the institution’s Finance & Administration department.

The Finance Assistant will specifically be responsible for the following:

• Keep an accurate financial tracking system for the entire Student fee payments; including charges for supplementaries, repeat units, exemptions and installment payments;
• Follow up on due payments;
• Prepare weekly fee collection reports, monthly and quarterly tutor claims reports for purposes of planning and payment processing;
• Assist in student examination clearance and refund procedures in relation to their fee payment status;
• Prepare vouchers and submission to accounting department; Ensuring attachment of all relevant supporting documents with vouchers;
• Provide input for cash advance requests or requisitions and help in collection of the supporting documents for these;
• Assist in preparation and monitoring of budget and financial expenditures and their conformity to the work-plan; specifically in relation to tutor payments and departmental budgets and prepare budget revisions. Produce financial reports; communicate with the Finance Manager on the financial issues;
• Be responsible for day-to-day financial procedures including supplier payments, debt collection, information sharing and filing ensuring that appropriate follow-up actions are taken;
• Ensure the invoicing and billing agreements are correctly in place for all key suppliers;
• Perform other duties as determined by the Finance Manager.

The successful candidate should have the following qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting of Finance;
• Must possess at least two (2) to three (3) years of finance assistance experience, relevant to the function;
• Must have a strong ability to produce and analyze reports rapidly;
• Demonstrated ability to manage processes and maintain accurate records;
• Ability to work independently and to maintain flexibility in working hours;
• Demonstrate effective organisational skills and ability to handle work in an efficient and timely manner;
• Demonstrated ability to coordinate tasks to meet deadlines;
• Good interpersonal skills;
• Ability to write in a clear and concise manner and to communicate effectively orally.
• Computer literacy (Microsoft Excel, Quick Books, Internet)

Value Driven Proposal Manager Job

Job description

The Proposal Center of Competence (PCoC) Value Driven Proposal Manager supports the largest, most complex, and most strategic GBS deals. This role serves as a liaison between Sales Transaction Support (STS) and the sales teams to enable the creation and delivery of all client-facing IBM deliverables throughout the end to end opportunity lifecycle. 

They are the sellers’ single STS point of contact for client deliverables required for pre-sales client interactions, proposal preparation, solution review, and high impact team presentation preparation including elements like journey murals and videos. They will work collaboratively with the Opportunity Owner, using strong facilitation and coaching skills to drive the sales team during strategic opportunity assessment and VDP process workshops, while coordinating STS team resources supporting the delivery of high quality value driven proposals and presentations to the client with a focus on improving the client experience.

Responsibilities:

• - Facilitate the VDP method driving deal strategy to create the outputs/deliverables that will result in a high impact value driven client experience (for example: assessment of client requirements, client profiling, competitive differentiation, envisioning the future state and client journey, clarifying and providing proof of value, declaring our position, defining differentiators).
• - Collaborate with Opportunity Owners and STS to bring the right skills and competencies forward for deal teams, (for example: Bid Management, Proposal Writing, Content Management, Information design), and oversee the outputs from this interlock.
• - Build relationships with sales leaders to understand pipeline, promote and educate VDP process, and evaluate, anticipate and plan for potential workload activities, and track high profile VDP Approach deals from pre-RFP through to close / win.
• - Accountable for execution of deal strategy with respect to client deliverables.
• - Work across brands and may focus on a specific sector or industry.
• - Identify and evaluate relevant factors which may affect the pursuit process and develop appropriate action plans.
• - Capture success stories and outputs for integration to client collaboration hubs.
• - Ensure the deal team is clear on a preparation, deliverables timelines, and has space in which to file and collaborate on deliverables.

Skills/attributes:

• - Experience with external client sales, communications, or marketing.
• - Experience managing creation of complex proposals and presentations.
• - Ability to understand overall client deal requirements and build compelling, client centric, differentiated value propositions.
• - Experience recognizing complex problems related to client objectives, resources, or processes.
• - Strong interpersonal, communication and collaboration skills.
• - Proven ability to effectively advise and guide multi-disciplined teams, including executives.
• - Ability to proactively set targets, motivate participants, negotiate the usage of communication principles and key best practices, drive timely assignment completion, and sponsor frequent and open two-way communication
• - Strong multimedia production understanding.
• - Strong creative problem solving skills.
• - Strong client focus and client management skills.
• - Analyze complex team dynamics and communicate guidance clearly, persuasively and to the point
• - Ability to identify issues and escalate appropriately to drive results
• - Comfort with ambiguity.

Required

• Master’s Degree
• At least 4 years experience in Leading and/or facilitating teams through complex projects
• At least 4 years experience in  Other Sales Transaction Support, Integrated Supply Chain or similar experience including: bid management, writing/editing, VDP facilitation, presentation coaching.
• English: Fluent

Additional information
Required:
• Minimum 2 to 4 years of experience leading and/or facilitating teams through complex projects.
• Strong coaching skills.
• English: Fluent written and verbal.

Preferred Education / Experience:
University education focused on business, project management and/or communication.

Other Sales Transaction Support, Integrated Supply Chain or similar experience including: bid management, writing/editing, VDP facilitation, presentation coaching.

Second Language: Spanish, French

IBM is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.

Driver Trainer Job in Kenya

About Us

Driver Trainer Smart Source East Africa Limited is a training and recruitment company that is charged with the mandate to provide professional and quality training to drivers on Road Safety Techniques and able to provide our clients with well trained Drivers who are conversant with the Road and Safety Rules and Regulations of Kenya.

We are looking to appoint an experienced, professionally qualified, Driver Trainer to be responsible for the assessment and training of both car and commercial vehicle drivers to be based at our headquarters in Embakasi, Nairobi.

The purpose of this role is to facilitate proper and professional road and safety training through set guidelines and course work so as to provide our clients with professionally trained drivers of any category, commercial or private.

Duties And Responsibilities:

• Develop, document, coordinate and revise training courses and programs in accordance with the curriculum developed by the National Industrial Training Authority (N.I.T.A)
• Liaise with course developers to develop training courses to be in line with the rules and regulations of the Kenya Roads Act, 2007 and the National Transport and Safety Authority.
• Develop instructional materials that would meet the objectives of the training through an interactive curriculum, developing training aids, preparation of classroom handouts and hands-on-training sessions, presentation materials and other training support tools and documentation.
• Ensure the quality and consistency of course content throughout a course life cycle and continuously enhance technical instructional delivery and presentation skills.
• Coordinate activities for the purpose of ensuring availability of equipment and proper service delivery.
• Offer support and direct drivers in the course of their assessments and training.
• Prepare reports on training that have been conducted and maintain records and statistics of the trainees both manually and electronically.
• Travel as required to provide off-site training and participate in various meetings, forums, workshops and training for purpose of knowledge sharing and to keep abreast of current trends.
• Any other duty assigned by the Directors.

Required Qualifications And Experience:

• Incumbent MUST be a holder of Kenyan Driving License of Class B,C,E. Holder of Class ‘I’ will have a strong advantage.
• Incumbent must hold Defensive Driving professional driving qualifications and ideally a fleet trainer.
• Sound knowledge in the Kenya Road Act, 2007 and other documentation concerning Road and Safety Regulations.
• 5+ years experience as a Driver Trainer.
• Up-to-date knowledge of traffic legislation and fleet logistics
• Sound knowledge on Heavy Commercial Articulated Vehicle Driving
• Ability to create a professional environment and liaise with senior management on Health, Safety, Security and Road Traffic Regulations.
• Age 35-50 years.
• Applicants must be self-motivated and able to work using their own initiative.
• Should have strong organisational and administration skills,
• Confident in the use of MS Office, Excel and Power point programs.
• Ability to maintain assessment records and produce timely reports and to prioritize work and meet deadlines.
• Effective communication skills, training capability and knowledge transfer.
• Willingness to travel.

How To Apply

All applicants meeting the above qualifications should email their applications attaching detailed Curriculum Vitae (including their expected salary for the position) and an application letter why they are qualified for the position and the names of 3 referees who can provide confidential assessments of their capabilities.All communication relating to applications for this position should be sent via email to: customercare@smartsource.co.ke.

Applications MUST be received on or before 1st August, 2014. Only Short-listed candidates will be contacted.

Sales & Marketing Manager Job in Kenya Flexi Personnel

Location: Nairobi

Our client a leading Sacco in Kenya seeks to recruit a Sales & Marketing Manager. The ideal candidate will be required to lead and work with team members to achieve the organization’s set targets

Duties and Responsibilities

• Acquire new business and deepen existing client relationships for the company’s target market
• Conducts periodic client satisfaction surveys to address clients’ complaints and come up with innovative ways of serving them better
• Develops a consolidated media strategy and identifies appropriate advertising agency and media to implement the strategy
• Develops and implements branch expansions and market penetration including new product(s) and wider market coverage
• Establishes and ensures an effective reliable Market Information database on markets, clients and competitors
• Managing available resources efficiently to meet the goals within the set time frame.
• Coaching and motivating the team to deliver best results and also prepare regular reports on the performance of the team and identify plans of action.
• Measuring of baseline performance and allocating bonus to team members
• Knowing the customer’s business and /or seeking information about the real underlying needs of the customer, beyond those expressed initially.
• Develops negotiating strategies and positions by studying integration of new venture with company strategies and operations; examining risks and potentials; estimating partners’ needs and goals.
• Closes new business deals by coordinating requirements; developing and negotiating contracts; integrating contract requirements with business operations

Qualification and Experience

• Bachelor Degree in Sales and Marketing or Business related field, Masters Degree will be an added advantage
• Must be a registered MSK Member
• Minimum of 5 years experience preferably from related field
• Computer Proficiency: MS Office Applications (Word, Excel, Power Point & Outlook)
• Should have proven integrity and leadership skills
• Strong negotiations and persuasion skills
• Strong communication and problem solving skills

To apply, send your CV only to hr@flexi-personnel.com before Friday 29Th July 2014. Clearly indicate the position applied for and your minimum salary expectation on the subject line.

Accounts Receivable Job in Kenya

Accounts Receivable Accountant

Our Client is a 5 Star Hotel currently recruiting an Accounts Receivable Accountant

Duties:

• The Accounts Receivable Accountant will be responsible for interfacing directly with the customers.
• The Candidate will review daily cash receipts and allocate payments against specific transactions 
• The Accountant will also be responsible for accounts receivables and credit management duties.

Summary of Responsibilities:

• Prepare account invoices promptly and accurately with required supporting documentation
• Maintain up-to-date files for all outstanding accounts
• Responsible for the accuracy and completeness of the accounting for billings and accounts receivable
• Responsible for the reconciliation of credit card billing, settlement, and payment
• Responsible for the identification, documentation and implementation of improved processes and controls related to accounting
• Conduct analyses and generate reports for internal and external use
• Review reconciliations and journal entries performed by direct reports, including preparation of the bad debt
• Prepare reconciliatons and journal entries for complicated transactions
• Work with other departments to assess delinquent customer accounts and approve significant payment plans and write-offs
• Provide senior management information necessary to base strategic decisions
• Professional development and other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

• One year of progressive experience in a related field required
• Proficient in the English language (verbal & written)
• Must work well in a stressful, high pressure environment
• CPA/ACCA
• BCOM

If you feel you fit the above role,please send your CV to jobs@alternatedors.co.ke

Sales Executive Job in kenya

Sales Executive- 5 Star Hotel

Our Client is a 5 Star Hotel Currently recruiting a Sales Executive

Position Description:

• Ability to prospect, negotiate and close a sale as well as building client relationships
• Ability to sell rooms as well as meetings, cocktails etc
• Knowledge in hospitality operations
• Ability to maintain relationships, well spoken person, good organization skills
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
• Good communications, negotiating, selling and up selling skills
• Ability to prepare and conduct presentations
• Ability to actively contribute to revenue generation in the hotel

Requirements

• 2 Years experience in hospitality industry or similar field
• Degree in business related field and diploma in hotel management
• Good command of Opera – sales and catering, materials control
• Fluency in English, Kiswahili .Any other foreign language will be an added advantage
• Computer proficiency

If you feel you fit the above role,please send your CV to jobs@alternatedoors.co.ke

Front Office/Guest Relations Job in Kenya

Front Office/Guest Relations- 5 Star Hotel

Our Client is a 5 Star establishment currently recruiting Front Office Executives

Key Duties :

• welcoming guests as they arrive
• allocating rooms to guests
• giving guests their keys
• taking and passing on messages
• handling foreign exchange
• preparing guests’ bills and taking payments
• helping guests with any special requests – such as storing valuables in the hotel safe or luggage area, ordering taxis

Front Office Executives need to be:

• welcoming, friendly and helpful
• efficient and professional
• excellent communicators
• good at administrative tasks
• calm and efficient in all situations
• good with IT and confident learning to operate a switchboard
• well organised and able to handle several tasks at once
• able to pay attention to detail
• a real ‘people person’, with tact and sensitivity
• able to think quickly and come up with solutions
• smart in appearance

Requirements:

• Previous Experience in a similar role in a renowned establishment
• A Front Office qualification/Hospitality

If you feel you fit the above role please send your CV to jobs@alternatedoors.co.ke

Accounts Payable Job in Kenya

Accounts Payable- 5 Star Hotel

Our Client is a 5 Star Hotel Currently recruiting an Accounts Payable Accountant

Summary

The purpose of this position is to plan and organize for timely and accurate payments to suppliers and other statutory payments, and to institute and uphold controls on expenses by receiving, processing, verifying, and reconciling invoices. The person is expected to be of high integrity, mature and honest.

Key Responsibilities

•  Ensure payments are made to suppliers consistently, accurately and within credit terms. Verify invoices against contract terms and other agreements
•  Review transactions for completeness and accuracy including proper authorization for payment processing.
•  Prepare payment vouchers.
•  Set up, monitor and perform reconciliations and accruals on a monthly basis for major suppliers paid by standard voucher
•  Support the monthly accounting closing process to ensure accurate and timely financials.
•  Review accounting controls and processes, suggest improvements and help implement and support any changes.
•  Ensure all corporate and normal business and ethical standards are closely adhered to and correct any deviations encountered and ensure appropriate controls are administered.
•  Ensuring that all documentation relating to payments are in accordance with all regulations and maintain a very high level of vigilance
•  Answer supplier queries on invoices & payments
•  Verify vendor accounts by reconciling monthly statements and related transactions.
•  Reconciles Accounts Payable on a monthly basis (including Down payment Requests)
•  Reconcile processed work by verifying entries and comparing system reports to balances.
•  Monitoring customer account details for non- payments, delayed payments and other irregularities
•  Prepare and disburse accounts payable checks and process and record invoices for timely and accurate payments.
•  Maintain the vendor/supplier files and monitor the accounts to ensure payments are up to date.
•  Ensure statutory cheques/payments are prepared and issued out on time to avoid penalties
•  Perform reconciliation for sampled balance sheets accounts
•  Perform analysis on fuel to ensure fuel is economically utilized and no fraud is done
•  Strong involvement in the physical receipt of deliveries by suppliers before being transferred to the store
•  Participate actively during stock taking
•  Filing of supplier invoices and vouchers and answering all queries relating to payables acclivity
• Liason with Credit control colleagues on cheque swap

Requirements

• Minimum of a CPA Part 2
• A degree wuld be an added advantage
• Atleast 2-5 years experience in a similar role in a Hotel

If you are interested in this role,please send your CV to jobs@alternatedoors.co.ke

Night Auditor Job in Kenya

Night Auditor- 5 Star Hotel

Our Client is a Hotel currently looking for a Night Auditor with the following duties:

Responsibilities

• Close the date and check carefully and post all received income of the day.
• Produce all daily, weekly and monthly reports from the front office.
• Answer emails, do reservations and take care of any customer needs during the nights.
• Be in charge of all front office operations during the night time.
• Be of assistance to the accounting department if need be.

Qualifications and experiences:

• Minimum 2 years of previous experience as night auditor is required
• Other previous experience in hotel reservations and/or reception is advantage.
• Previous experience in Micros Fidelios (Opera) software or similar software is preferable.
• Excellent computer skills are required
• Fluency in spoken and written English is required
• Other requirements: good customer service attitude, flexibility with working hours, and trustworthy personality.

If you feel you fit the above role,please send your CV to jobs@alternatedoors.co.ke

Waiters Job in kenya

Waiters 5 Star- Hotel

Our client is a 5 Star Hotel in Nairobi is looking for qualified and experienced for WAITERS
Scope and General Purpose :
Waiters are responsible for serving food to the visitors of the restaurants and Bar. Their duties involve doing some important things before the arrival of guests. Responsible for delivering exceptional dining experiences for our Guests, by providing individualized attention.

Summary of the Role & Responsibility:

• Serving Cocktails and Canapés during Happy Hour and special occasions
• Supports the bar staff during high tea and other special functions
• Special Occasions being/ Parties, Special Dinner etc.
• Being in charge of “mise en place” for the assigned Dining Room station and Side Jobs as assigned by the Executive Chef as well as preparing for Special Events
• Cleaning the Dining Room
• Maintaining working station in proper and clean condition
• Resetting Tables for the next Meal Period
• Knowledge of all services, menus, products and amenities being able to describe them to the Guests;To ensure that Company’s quality, costs and revenue targets are met
• Actively participate in all company-sponsored training
• Report to duty on time

Requirements:

• Hospitality Background
• Pleasant and smart
• Team Player

Experience:

2 years in a similar position in a 5 star establishment

If you feel you fit the above role:Please send your CV to our email address.jobs@alternatedoors.co.ke

Maintenance Engineers Jobs in kenya

Maintenance Engineers- 5 Star Hotel

Our Client is a 5 Star Hotel currently recruiting Maintenance Engineers

Responsibilities:

• Oversee all maintenance carried out by external contractor and report progress to Administration on daily basis: grounds, public areas and the apartments.
• Liaise with housekeeping team on maintenance work necessary in the apartments. To this effect a daily journals has to be maintained and updates as work is concluded;
• Liaise with front office for emergency maintenance as reported by guest;
• Preventative maintenance must be performed to prevent breakdowns in accommodations availability: Common tasks include painting, electrical accessory replacements and repair, and some wiring.
• Must respond to guest complaints or issues in a timely manner and must also fulfill work orders when issues cannot be resolved. Required to complete daily rounds, checking on basics and identifying and reporting any problems.
• Cable, internet, telephone lines, satellite TV, CCTV cameras: liaise immediately with the service provider to limit the time the guest has to undergo without the service
• Generator : schedule of service and refill of fuel falls under your docket;
• Water: monitor supply and order for water trucks;

Requirements:

Previous Experience in a similar and a qualification in Maintenance,Mechanical or Electrical Engineering(Trade)

If you feel you fit the above role:please send your CV to jobs@alternatedoors.co.ke

Office Assistant / PA to Director Job in Kenya

Our client, an advertising company is seeking a self driven, dynamic and result oriented lady to serve in the position of Office Assistant / PA to Director

Location: Nairobi

Duties and Responsibilities

• Manage front office or reception area
• Provide administrative assistance to general office
• Offer delighting customer service to clients and staffs
• Make and receive telephone calls
• Keep an up-to-date Director’s diary for follow up
• Support Director in booking appointments and meetings
• Prepare presentations and documents as directed
• Offer Personal Assistance to Director on day to day activities
• Attend to walk in clients and direct them to specific office for assistance
• Assist with typing and filing as directed
• Receive client inquiries and direct them to specific offices
• Organise pending work and notify office handling the matter for addressing
• Receive and acknowledge receipt of incoming letters or documents
• Assist office staff in Printing and photocopying documents
• Make records of incoming and outgoing visitors
• Ensure the office is kept clean at all times
• Related duties as assigned

Requirements and Specifications

• At least a diploma in business/arts/related course
• At least 1-2 years front office or administrative experience
• PA or Executive assistance experience an advantage
• Front office experience
• Must be computer literate
• Must possess excellent planning, organization, team and people skills
• Able to work under pressure
• Must be presentable

Skills

• Administrative skills
• People skills
• Planning and organizing skills

How to apply: 

Interested and qualified persons to send applications to jobs@fanisi.net before 25th July 2014.

Kindly state your current and expected salary.

Guest House Manager Job in Kenya

Vacancy: Guest House Manager

Location: Nairobi

Salary: 25,000

Our client, a Guest House in Nairobi is seeking a self driven and result oriented individual to take up the position of Guest House Manager.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Attend to incoming visitors or guest requests
• Ensure excellent customer service to all guests
• Organise transport arrangements for guests
• Manage housekeeping and general activities in the guest house
• Organise for food and refreshments for guests
• Keep records of income and expenditure
• Supervise catering activities at the guest house
• Supervise other workers at the guest house
• Follow up and obtain county authority certifications
• Keep records of guests, local authority records
• Oversee procurement of guest house equipment and foodstuffs
• Keep inventory records of all guest house equipment and property
• Ensure general cleanness and maintenance of equipment
• Make daily and weekly reports to director on running of guest house

Requirements

• Diploma in Hotel Management or equivalent
• At least 2 years experience as a supervisor in a Guest house or Hotel
• Experience in a Nairobi Guest house or Hotel an advantage
• Understanding of county government regulations and laws affecting Guest Houses and Hotels
• Customer service skills
• Computer skills
• Can supervise guest house staff and believes in team work
• Planning and organizing skills
• High level of integrity
• Business acumen

How to apply

Interested and qualified persons to send applications to jobs@fanisi.net by deadline of 25th July 2014.

Late applications will not be consider

Technical Business Development Manager

Vacancy: Technical Business Development Manager - Microsoft Licensing and Services Practice

About The Company

Techno Brain, an ISO 9001: 2008 certified & CMMI Level 3 Company, is Africa’s leading custom software application provider.Techno Brain offers innovative software solutions to Government, NGO, and large Private organizations. Due to the recent expansions Techno Brain seeks to recruit an excellent Technical Business Development Manager for our Microsoft Licensing And Services Practise.

Responsibilities:

• Manage, support, and supervise the business development department responsible for acquisition of new projects and project bids.
• Locates or proposes potential business deals by contacting potential partners; discovering and exploring opportunities. 
• Following up new business opportunities and setting up meetings.
• Proactively develops and improve products and services by researching industry and related events, publications, and announcements.
• Set sales targets and define strategy to achieve these targets and to follow the set strategy punctually.
• Manage the proposal development process and maintain the time-lines for the proposal teams.
• Coordinate with sponsors concerning size, standards, conditions and timing of research.
• Support marketing activities, including trade/ scientific shows, mailings, Demo’s etc. Initiate marketing strategies and coordinate actions to influence the market.
• Planning and preparing presentations.
• Establishing and maintaining working relationships. Communicating new product developments to prospective clients.

Requirements:

• Candidates with Degree in Business or in IT background.
• Advance knowledge in Microsoft Technologies around Window Server, Exchange Server, System Centre, Lync, etc.
• Overall 5+ yrs. of experience in the industry with a minimum 3 years+ of experience in a Business Development Manager role in an IT solution (Active directory , Mailing , Collaboration , Hyper V ) company.
• Proven IT Solutions & Services sales management experience, together with a good record of achieving targets.
• Should have experience in managing multiple customers and projects across geographies.
• Bid Management and Proposal Preparation.
• Outstanding communication skills, oral and written, technical and non- technical.
• Demonstrated ability to work with a diverse group of individuals in a professional and service-oriented manner.

If you meet the above requirements please email your CV to cmunene@technobrainltd.com by 1st August 2014 indicating your current and expected remuneration. 

N/B Applications without salary details shall not be considered

Site Engineer – OHTL Project. Fanisi

Our client in Engineering and Construction Industry is seeking a motivated, results oriented and self driven individual to join its team.

The company offers a broad spectrum of engineering based projects including building projects, roads, water & sewerage projects as well as civil engineering infrastructure projects.

Job Summary

 The incumbent will serve in the position of OHTL Site Engineer in a 400 KV OHTL Project.Duties and Responsibilities

• Oversee OHTL project site activities and project specifications
• Supervise staff working on erection of OHTL
• Advise on procedures

Qualification Requirements

• BSc in Civil Engineering
• 10 years experience in erection of OHTL tower (Civil and Steel Structure)
• Registered with ERB or IEK
• Desired Skills
• Multi disciplines project scale
• Planning and coordination
• Problem solving
• Weekly and monthly reporting (as per the Company Standard)
• Anticipating challenges
• Daily analysis on the output rate (productivity in relation with stated project schedule)
• Handling critical situation during the execution of the project
• Working in adverse environmental conditions
• Team concept working approach
• RC Structure
• Soil investigation
• Knowledge in QA/QC
• Knowledge in HSE 
• Identifying weak point in the planning
• Elaboration of BOQ in relation with variation during the project evolution
• Optimization of actual resources allocated for the project
• Topography and levels micro assessment

Remuneration

 A competitive package will be offered to the successful candidate

How to apply

Interested persons to forward their detailed applications to jobs@fanisi.net by deadline of 8th August 2014