Network Administrator Job in Kenya Safaricom

Safaricom Limited is the leading mobile telecommunications company in Kenya.We are pleased to announce the following vacancy in the IS Operations Department within the Technology Division.

Network Administrator

Ref: TECHNOLOGY- NA-JUL-2014

In keeping with our current business needs, we are looking for a person who meets the criteria indicated below:

Reporting to the Senior Manager – IT Networks Infrastructure, the job holder will provide technical expertise and support to Safaricom in the field of local and wide area network administration and design.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage all active and non-active network components;
• Advise on the communication requirements of installed and planned networked information systems and carry out surveys to establish network connection requirements;
• Implement and maintain system standards and procedures on network related issues;
• Review the network traffic, performance and quality of service provided by the network;
• Collect routine network load statistics, model performance, and create reports as required;
• Specify and deploy enterprise network both for voice and non-voice and wiring;
• Liaise with other departments to deliver cross team projects and harmonized IT operations;
• Install, configure and upgrade the internal network and data center infrastructure for effective use;
• Monitor, administer and maintain network security;
• Use network management tools to investigate, diagnose and resolve network problems within service level agreements;
• Conduct proper documentation and inventory of the network hardware and software.

Role Requirements

• Bachelor of Science degree in Computer Science / Information Technology / Mathematics / physics
• CCNP/CCIP and CCSE/CCSP are desired certification qualifications;
• WAN/LAN interconnect working experience;
• 5 years of experience managing a network of 3000+ users;
• Knowledge of Cisco IOS and proficiency in a wide range of networking LAN/WAN products and technologies including but not limited MPLS, MPLS VPN etc;
• Attention to details and analytical thinking;
• Good communication and project management skills.

If you feel that you are up to the challenge and possess the necessary qualification and experience, please send your resume with your cell phone contact indicating your experience and why you are the most suitable candidate for the role clearly quoting the job title and job reference to the address below by 29th July 2014.

The Head of Talent and Resourcing,

Safaricom Limited

Nairobi via E-mail to hr@safaricom.co.ke

CLERICAL OFFICERS, NLC (National Land Commission) GRADE 8 (154 POSTS)

Job descriptions:

An officer at this level will report to the Human Resource and Administration Officer at the County level.

Specific Duties and responsibilities at this level will entail:

• Sorting, opening ,filing, minuting and distribution of mail;
• Dispatching of mails; and
• Guiding on files disposal.

Qualifications:

• Be in possession of Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) mean grade C- or its approved equivalent;
• Have worked in a medium sized Registry for at least three (3) years;
• Be a person of integrity;
• Have effective interpersonal and communication skills;
• Be a team player with ability to multi -task; and
• Be proficient in Computer Applications.

IMPORTANT:

On application all applicants are required to submit, copies of National Identity Card or Passport, Academic and Professional Certificates, Clearance Certificates from Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC), Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA), Criminal Investigation Department (CID), Credit Reference Bureau, Higher Education Loans Board (HELB) and the relevant professional bodies.

How to Apply:

Applicants should submit their letters of application on or before 30th July, 2014 for appointment to:

The Secretary /CEO,

National Land Commission,

1st Ngong Road Ardhi House,

12th Floor – Room 1205,

P.O. Box: 44417-00100,

Nairobi.

System Developer

About My Expert Desk Services:

My Expert Desk Services (MEDS) is a leading Business Process Outsourcing company situated in Kisumu City. We offer IT and Accounting services to clients locally and internationally mainly from USA, Canada and Australia. 

We are looking for a talented web developer/programmer to fill the help us meet the current work demand.Required Skills

Core Programming Languages: C#, SQL, JavaScript, jQuery, Prototype HTML, CSS, XML, VB.NET, PowerShell, Json, UML, MSBuild

Databases: MS SQL Server (2000, 2005, 2008), ORACLE (10, 11), MySql, MS Access

Technologies: .NET Framework (1.1-4.0), ASP.NET, MVC, ADO.NET, AJAX, WCF, Silverlight,

Crystal Reports, MS SQL Reporting, WPF, IIS 7.5, NUnit, LINQ, Web services, SSIS, DirectX, OpenGL, OpenAL, DirectSound

Qualifications

• Degree in information Technology or equivalent
• MUST have developed a system before. Anyone who has developed a hospital system has an added Advantage.

Note: Kindly note that will only read your application letter and even consider those candidates who have developed a computer system, a working computer system which they have full ownership.

A candidate who will be taken will be deployed into developing a hospital system which must be delivered in 60-90 days. If this is not something you can do, please don’t apply.Remuneration: There is a six month contract with the opportunity of full and permanent employment after six month. The probation period attract a starting salary of Ksh.20, 000 plus a gratuity payment of 25% of the basic salary.

All application must be submitted electronically via email to jobs@myexpertdesk.com before 25th July 2014

General Manager

My Expert Desk Services

Opanga Building 2rd Floor, Lower Ogada Street

P.O Box 3110 Kisumu 40100

Tel: 057 2021501/0724481087.

Technical Electrical Engineer Job in Kenya

Technical Electrical Engineer

Industry: Electrical / Power / Engineering

Location: Nairobi

Salary: Ksh 200,000 to 250,000 Basic

Our client is a leading international supplier of power solutions within several industry sectors, including telecom, rail and infrastructure, power generation and distribution and solar energy.

They seek to hire a Technical Electrical Engineer who will work with the sales team to provide the technical solutions as per the RFPs, Tenders, Bids and Proposals

Duties and Responsibilities

• Design DC/ Solar/ Hybrid/ Industrial/ Cooling Power Systems as per client request
• Work in BTS Sites, TXN Sites, Hubs, Data Centers to come up with systems as per customer requirements
• Offering Emergency support to clients and regular preventive maintenance
• Respond to clients with substations and control centers and handle technical aspects of requests from Government and Industries
• Design, size, price and ensure technical compliance of all projects undertaken
• Negotiate, trouble shoot, and offer technical support to clients
• Provide support, installation of power systems and subsequent training
• Project Management that is site survey and planning to installation and after sales service

Qualifications & Skills

• Bachelor of Electrical Engineering
• Post Graduate Qualifications (Masters, Project Management)
• Minimum 5 years experience in Electrical/ Power system design and client handling
• Proven track record as a successful Electrical Engineer
• Strong Technical Engineering Skills and with a business sense
• Comfortable with frequent travel to serve distant clients
• Ability to discuss strategic and sensitive issues
• Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information appropriately
• Client facing skills and very presentable
• Ability to quickly assimilate technical information and build solutions for client’s needs
• Excellent Communication & Interpersonal skills
• Technology understanding and Process oriented individual.
• Must be able to manage competing demands, accept constructive feedback, while being extremely adaptable and flexible

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 (Technical Electrical Engineer 200- 250K) to vacancies@corporatestaffing.co.ke before 28th July, 2014 Kindly indicate your current/ last 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.

Information Communication Officer Job at Kenya KNH

Kenyatta National Hospital Management invites applications from qualified candidates for the following position:-

Information Communication Officer II

Ref: 2014/07/06
Job Group K9 

 

Post Duties and Responsibilities

The Information communication officer II will be responsible to the Senior Information Communication Technology Officer for the application of Information Communication Technology and maintaining ICT standards.

Specific duties will include:-

• Analysing, designing, coding, testing, implementing computer programs
• Providing user support and maintaining support systems.
• Training of users
• Repairing and maintaining of Information communication Technology, equipment and associated peripherals.
• Receiving, installing and certifying of communication Technology equipment.
• Configuring of new Information communication technology equipment.
• Routine maintenance and updating of the hospital website.
• Creation of site layout/user interface from provided design concepts by using standard HTML/CSS practices.
• Development of robust and user-friendly PHP web applications.

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in any of the following; Information Communication Technology, Computer Science, Computer Engineering or any other ICT related discipline from a recognized institution.
• Must have excellent skills on Creation of site layout/user interface from provided design concepts by using standard HTML/CSS practices.
• Understands the development of robust and user-friendly PHP web applications

How to Apply:

All those interested in these position and meet the minimum requirements are requested to submit their letter of application together with a detailed C.V indicating qualifications, experience, current responsibilities, copies of testimonials and certificates on or before 1st August, 2014 to the address below:

The Chief Executive Officer,
Kenyatta National Hospital,
P.O Box 20723 – 00202,
Nairobi.

Kenyatta National Hospital is an equal opportunity employer and qualified candidates with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

Please note only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Marketing Internship at Procter & Gamble

Description

Can you create a new brand experience?

Marketing, also commonly known as Brand Management, is a one of our core functions behind the success of our business. A career in Marketing at P&G involves combining world-class marketing mastery with business leadership to create and build brands that improve consumers’ lives.

It’s more than a job, it’s a career!!!

From your first day on the job, you will be given immediate project responsibility working on or supporting the brands. Your work will expose you to many brands and situations as well as to great people both from within the company and from top external agencies in different markets, even regions. This is the training ground for all of our interns.

What we offer you:

- Challenging responsibilities from day one
- Leadership experience
- Learning and growth opportunities
- Competitive renumeration
- International exposure

Qualifications

• Summary of Job Requirements:
• Minimum education of Bachelor’s Degree with good academic results
• Strong skills in leadership, and excellent in communication
• Good command of the English
• 0-3 years working experience.
• Have a passion for winning
• Be willing to face a new challenge every day

Receive an offer for Internship Offer in four (4) easy steps

Step 1: Create an online profile and complete an online assessment that may take 30 – 45 minutes. A link will be sent to your email upon successful completion of the pre-screening questions
Step 2: Successful candidates will be invited to write a Reasoning Test (psychometric) at your campus or the P&G offices
Step 3: Successful candidates will be invited to the first screening interview at the P&G offices
Step 4: Successful candidates are invited to the P&G offices for final interviews at the P&G offices

Applications Close: 31 August 2014
Internship Period: 4 months

Requisition Number: MKT00003149

Standard Chartered Head of Sustainability Job in Kenya

Job Description

This is role reports into the Sub Regional Head of Corporate Affairs East Africa. The following describe the job purpose;

• To deliver the Bank’s sustainability agenda and initiatives for Kenya.
• To work with Group, HR and business functions to align the sustainability agenda with business goals.
• To monitor the Bank’s reputation and standing among stakeholders and in conjunction with the reputation risk management functions .
• To engage with external and internal audiences to promote the Bank’s sustainability agenda and ensure its achievements are well understood
• To act as a strategic partner to the function’s key stakeholders and support the Bank’s business agenda through effective communications.
• To organize and deliver a successful Standard Chartered Nairobi Marathon, the largest annual sporting event in the Kenya.

Key Roles & Responsibilities

• Aligning the Bank’s sustainability agenda and initiatives with Kenya Executive Committee and business Management Committees through the establishment of cross bank committees which are responsible for implementing the sustainability agenda.
• Providing sustainability coordinators and country committees with the right tools and advice to be able to deliver the sustainability agenda of Standard Chartered Bank.
• Ensuring country and business teams comply with the sustainability policies of Standard Chartered Bank.
• Remaining current about best practices – liaising with key stakeholders to ensure that the sustainability issues remain relevant to the communities in which we operate.
• Work with other Corporate Affairs functions and other parts of the Bank to ensure the sustainability agenda and achievements are well understood internally and externally.
• Support the Head of Corporate Affairs in his/her role as risk control owner for reputational risk, in effective identification and monitoring of reputational risk.
• As a member of the Bank’s Environment Committee, develop and implement bankwide environment strategy relevant to local market, including planning/execution of environmental initiatives.
• Support Groupwide community investment initiatives through governance, planning, and execution of local implementations and working with businesses/functions to do the same, eg. Seeing is Believing, Living with HIV, Goal , Financial Education, Employee volunteering.
• Assess Standard Chartered Nairobi Marathon event requirements and provide strategic and creative solutions to ensure the Nairobi marathon is a success.
• Design and implement an effective project plan and present options to management for consideration/agreement.
• Aggressively market the event to potential sponsors and partners.
• Proactively build and maintain relationships with the internal and external organising teams, external suppliers/service providers, journalists and key organisations/personalities in the sporting fraternity.
• Planning and co-ordinating all pre and post-event activities (e.g. runner recruitment drives, press conferences, committee meetings and rehearsals).
• Preparing budgets, tracking spend to ensure event is delivered within budget.
• Assist in the development of press releases and other communication material/publications related to the event.
• Drive volunteers recruitment and management with a bias especially for employee engagement and participation in the event.
• Act as a reference point for internal and external requests and referrals related to the marathon.

Qualifications & Skills

The role demands a high degree of strategic marketing and project management skills:

• More than 10 years relevant experience in project management; CSR or Marketing.
• Excellent planning and organisational skills, ability to prioritise and manage multitude of issues simultaneously.
• Able to work in a fast paced and diverse environment.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Strong leadership and influencing skills.
• Proven experience of stakeholder management.
• Flexible, approachable and personable character.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Persuasive negotiator, with solid negotiation skills, confident developing and putting forward the company’s position in external meetings and with senior management.
• Solid experience in managing large events and projects.
• Strong relationship building skills.
• Ability to effectively learn lessons and improve effectively.
• Experience in selling to corporate bodies and organising fundraising activities.

Diversity & Inclusion

Standard Chartered is committed to diversity and inclusion. We believe that a work environment which embraces diversity will enable us to get the best out of the broadest spectrum of people to sustain strong business performance and competitive advantage. By building an inclusive culture, each employee can develop a sense of belonging, and have the opportunity to maximise their personal potential.

Google Business Development Manager Job

Businesses that partner with Google come in all shapes, sizes and market caps, and no one Google advertising solution works for all. Your knowledge of online media combined with your communication skills and analytical abilities shapes how new and existing business grow. Using your influencing and relationship-building skills, you provide Google-caliber client service, research and market analysis. You anticipate how decisions are made, persistently explore and uncover the business needs of Google’s key clients and understand how our range of product offerings can grow their business. Working with them, you set the vision and the strategy for how their advertising can reach thousands of users.

As part of the team, your work will revolve around three key areas: growing Google’s online inventory, user base and engage with Small and Medium Businesses (SMBs); strategic business guidance and insights (proper internal stakeholder communication, representing Google at external events etc.); and development of partner engagement ecosystems. You will also spend time on regional data analysis. This will involve gathering relevant data to conduct business analysis and provide recommendations on improved reporting infrastructure. You will model data in order to create quantitative models including forecast, operational, financial, and statistical models of business dynamics, and deliver effective presentations of findings and recommendations to multiple levels of stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with the Sub Saharan Africa (SSA) Country Leads and Business Development team to achieve objectives and key results for the region in addition to developing a strong understanding of Google products, strategy, and values.
• Build and leverage relationships across Google globally with a focus on the business development, partnerships, product, marketing and PR teams.
• Identify opportunities and assist leaders in discussion processes, including developing term sheet summaries, working with legal, partnerships and compliance teams to process contracts, etc.
• Develop clear understanding of and assist in the alignment of partner and Google objectives as part of discussions to ensure longevity of partnerships.
• Shape and implement other priority projects that could involve product launches, PR or marketing activities, leading Google product training sessions, etc.

Minimum qualifications

• BA/BS degree or equivalent practical experience.
• Experience in Internet, media, technology or consulting environment.
• Experience analyzing data
• Strong statistical, quantitative modeling, and forecasting skills.

Preferred qualifications

• MBA degree.
• Experience in working in Africa.
• Experience identifying partners, analyzing and structuring complex structures with a proven track record of execution.
• In-depth experience operating within cross-functional teams (product management, implementation, legal, finance, marketing, etc).
• Ability to perform research on and assist with execution on several time-sensitive project at once in a fast paced environment with minimal direction.
• Excellent partner communication skills and presentation abilities, including comfort in front of a large audience. Strong statistical, quantitative modeling, and forecasting skills.
• Area

At Google, we set ourselves goals we know we can’t reach yet. Our New Business Development team works on game-changing ideas, from technological experiments to the expansion of existing businesses into new territories. We’re a team of technologists, entrepreneurs and leaders with an eye for what’s next, working across Google to develop products and ideas that revolutionize the way people connect with information.

Telco/Mobility Coordinator Job in Kenya

Job description

• End to End operation responsibility for secure and reliable voice infrastructure at IMT level
• Interface externally with local supplier (AT&T, Vodaphone, proximus, belgacon, verizon, KPN. )
• Interface internally with Real Estate Site Operations and IBM Global Account
• review , monitor current infrastructure
• Plan deployment IBM voice strategy ( currently : One voice concept, SUT, Smart phone,…)
• manage, enable, challenge and follow-up new projects
• Think and generate cost saving initiatives
• Develop action plan to increase of maintain user satisfaction
• Control global and specific communication ( policies, project) in cooperation with local communication functions and in respect of global directions
• Keep up with technological evolution and local availability
• Negotiate, benchmark contracts in relationship with procurement
• RFP deployment management
• Budget commitment Planning and controls and interface with finance controller
• Ensure usage comply with policy.

Required

• Bachelor’s Degree
• At least 5 years experience in Business control,time management and ability to multi task
• English: Fluent

Preferred

Engineering
At least 7 years experience in Business control,time management and ability to multi task

Additional information
Interface in country with global and European team to define, develop and maintain Telco ( fixed and mobile) strategy.

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.

Engagement Manager: Mobile Broadband Job in Kenya

Ericsson Overview

Ericsson is a world-leading provider of telecommunications equipment & services to mobile & fixed network operators. Over 1,000 networks in more than 180 countries use Ericsson equipment, & more than 40 percent of the world’s mobile traffic passes through Ericsson networks. Using innovation to empower people, business & society, we are working towards the Networked Society, in which everything that can benefit from a connection will have one. At Ericsson, we apply our innovation to market-based solutions that empower people & society to help shape a more sustainable world.

We are truly a global company, working across borders in 175 countries, offering a diverse, performance-driven culture & an innovative & engaging environment where employees enhance their potential everyday. Our employees live our vision, core values & guiding principles. They share a passion to win & a high responsiveness to customer needs that in turn makes us a desirable partner to our clients. To ensure professional growth, Ericsson offers a stimulating work experience, continuous learning & growth opportunities that allow you to acquire the knowledge & skills necessary to reach your career goals.

We welcome the opportunity to meet you!

Job Summary

Accountable for customer centric offerings, including re-use, based on the complete Ericsson portfolio & 3PP. Responsible for creating & taking forward offerings to existing or new markets & customers with potential for substantial growth through innovative business & go-to-market models, cross all engagement models. Responsible for sales of offerings within respective practice. Responsible for Lead Management to establish a long term business growth. Partner with the KAM/AM in driving customer engagements by providing thought leadership & support in identifying & capturing opportunities. Responsible for creating a highly capable & experienced organization, able to work with C-level with customers, long-term engagements & to prove Ericsson credibility in the field with successful business cases.

Responsibilities & Tasks

Position Qualifications

• Deliver customer value & thought leadership
• Lead virtual/functional team to support KAM to grow within & beyond current business
• Conduct in-depth business focused discussions with the customer & analyze customer business environments, requirements, plans & issues
• Generate & manage leads to increase the 36 month sales funnel
• Perform value argumentation through generating customer business cases
• Identify & proactively drive new business opportunities
• Perform value argumentation through generating customer business cases
• Identify & proactively drive new business opportunities
• Build, manage & expand the regional offering portfolio in a specific area of competence &/or business
• Drive knowledge transfer among relevant communities within Ericsson
• Support in developing & delivering customer presentations including solutions, value argumentations & business cases

Core Competences:

• Problem Solving & Strategic Thinking
• Customer Insight
• Consultative Selling Skills
• Negotiation & argumentation Skills

Preferred Skills:

• Commercial Understanding
• Market Insight
• Presentation & Communication Skills
• Teamwork & Collaboration
• Minimum Qualifications & Experience Requirements:
• 5-10 years experience of relationship sales & from ICT industry
• Experience in Mobile Broadband
• Minimum 5 years in leadership positions

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Diageo Exports Logistics Coordinator Job in Kenya

This role reports to the Supply Chain Manager, EABL

Context/Scope

EABL is the only fully integrated beverage business in Diageo Africa and is the largest business unit in Diageo Africa covering the Eastern Africa region with a growing exports business into the UK, USA & Australia. EABL accounts for around 33% of Diageo Africa trading profit. The International business is particularly complex, as it operates across a number of different geographies comprising a number of uniquely different commercial operations, (including local supply, third party supply, duty free, exports, spirits and beer).

Market Complexity

Establish superior customer service delivery, on time in full, across multiple geographies. Agile and reverse logistics are very critical. Stock forms the current assets of the business ensuring continuous income and enabling investments and re-investments in the region. This therefore requires careful, excellent and accurate planning and proper reporting and forecasting. The tracking and reporting mechanism, which analyses stock of finished goods through the supply chain and sales dynamics are also critical to support business growth.

Purpose of the Role

• Management of finished goods stocks, haulage distribution services and other contracted services
• Act as the focal point between demand and supply in ensuring supply continuity and pro-actively mitigate against potential stock outs by ensuring Exports are available at all times.
• Managing the haulers / customers by arranging supplies.
• Facilitate the ordering process, loading and cash clearance with the finance team and logistics team.
• Streamline stocks management and controls procedures to ensure quality and safety of inventory.
• Ensure safety regulations are adhered.

Top Accountabilities

• Ensure inventory management and controls for beer and spirits are in place.
• Provide a logistics management capability for the rollout of supply chain and Logistics improvement initiatives with coordination across the markets in conjunction with country managers.
• Manage loading of finished goods to distribution efficiently without any product loss.
• Responsible for the management of the 3PLs and accountable for their performance management against pre-determined KPIs.
• Ensure proper planning to ensure efficient and continuous supply from production, inbound and outbound logistics.
• Analyse storage and key constraints to create a realistic storage and distribution channel.
• Raise and post POs for stock transfers across intercompany business from markets
• To coordinate with finance team on order clearance, credit management and facilities, discount etc.
• Coordinate with the clearing agents and KRA team on ensuring stock delivery across boarders are adhered to, to prevent dumping and illegal trade.
• Coordinate with planning / production / marketing team to ensure product availability on right order, right price, right quantity, right time and right packaging are all in place.
• Coordinate with the logistics team to ensure loading of the product, offloading of empties are done accordingly for both customers and Southern Sudan as an entity.

Qualifications and Experience

• Business related degree. Qualifications in Supply Chain Management would be desirable. Minimum 2 years experience in supply chain management with working knowledge of SAP, preferably gained in an FMCG manufacturing environment.
• Knowledge of Capacity Resource Planning and Requirements Planning.
• Strong problem solving ability and demonstrable experince in follow up and follow through
• Self confidence and ability to communicate and engage with a wide range of stakeholders at all levels
• Strong numerical and analytical skills
• Ambitious and self-motivated
• Demonstrable organisational capabiilties
• Well developed decision making and conflict management skils.
• Working knowlege of controls, assurance risk managment (CARM)

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Uniliver Kenya Project Delivery Engineer Job

The Purpose of the Projects Engineer role is to ensure that engineering services are provided to facilitate efficient plant functioning and to achieve factory performance targets.

Key Responsibilities

Projects

• Responsible for the design, implementation, commissioning and hand over of projects within own area of responsibility, with emphasis on the implementation of respective engineering discipline.
• Is responsible for the writing up and training of SOP’s.
• Provides respective discipline input in multi-disciplinary projects (mechanical/ civil/ electrical).
• Draws up buying contracts, technical specifications and outlines scope of work.

Budget

• Accountable for cost estimations and budget proposals.
• Responsible for the control and execution of work against a budget and authorisations within authority limits.
• Is responsible for ensuring capitalisation of the whole project (mechanical, electrical etc.).
• Specifies scope of work and ensures projects remain within budget.
• Obtains quotes for projects and raises the budget to deliver agreed maintenance/continuous improvement.
• Raises MMI project (miscellaneous minor items).
• Manages capital budgets by designing, implementing and commissioning the project and allocating budget and resource accordingly.

SHE

• Interprets relevant laws to ensure that standards and laws are implemented and adhered to.
• Investigates accidents and incidents and draws up reports.

Continuous Improvement

• Makes recommendations and actions improvements within area of responsibility.
• Designs out recurring engineering problems to prevent breakdown into the future.
• Investigates, analyses and actions solutions to relevant problems identified.
• Responsible for the development and implementation of procedures and standards by sourcing and evaluating materials.

Key Skills and Qualification

• Relevant Engineering Degree
• 4-5 years engineering experience in a manufacturing industry and capital projects
• SAP experience
• Knowledge of Excel, MS Projects, Project Schedule, SAP (Plant Maintenance and Purchasing), e-mail and spreadsheets.
• Understanding of OSH Act.
• Customer relationship management experience

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SME - Transmission Job in Kenya Ericsson

Ericsson is a world-leading provider of telecommunications equipment & services to mobile & fixed network operators. Over 1,000 networks in more than 180 countries use Ericsson equipment, & more than 40 percent of the world’s mobile traffic passes through Ericsson networks. Using innovation to empower people, business & society, we are working towards the Networked Society, in which everything that can benefit from a connection will have one. At Ericsson, we apply our innovation to market-based solutions that empower people & society to help shape a more sustainable world.

We are truly a global company, working across borders in 175 countries, offering a diverse, performance-driven culture & an innovative & engaging environment where employees enhance their potential every day. Our employees live our vision, core values & guiding principles. They share a passion to win & a high responsiveness to customer needs that in turn makes us a desirable partner to our clients. To ensure professional growth, Ericsson offers a stimulating work experience, continuous learning & growth opportunities that allow you to acquire the knowledge & skills necessary to reach your career goals.

Purpose

The SME (Transmission), sitting at HQ Nairobi is part of central MSIP OA organisation is the main interface for technical guidance and support as well as driver for technical problem resolution in the Ericsson MS opco-s.This position also interfaces with Airtel’s central organisation for alignment on technical requirements.

The SME (Transmission) is additionally managing escalations in the region, and, when incidents are escalated by local Opco to central teams will form the main Customer facing interface for management communication.

Responsibilities

The SME (Transmission) is responsible, but not limited to:

1. Providing technical support to all Ericsson MS opco-s
2. Drive long duration emergency events
3. Analyse major incidences in the network and create plan to eradicate those
4. Sharing best practices across all opco-s
5. Technical review of GSC functions
6. Technical review with Airtel’s Central organisation and align
7. Ensure good RCA is in place and overall quality of CSR Answers raised to Customer Support
8. Problem management
9. New feature/node implementation coordination
10. On-site support in critical cases
11. Significantly contribute in governance meetings
12. Customer Satisfaction Index is at stretch level

Authorities

The SME (Transmission) shall have the Authority to deliver the above responsibilities as represented by his or her position within the operations organization. The exact Authorities shall be defined in the individual

assignment level.

Reports To:

Head of Operation Assurance, MSIP Airtel Africa.

Interfaces

Airtel Central Organisation (and other customer delivery representatives)

MS-COO Africa

Head of Operation Assurance

Regional MS-COO and OA Heads

Managed Capacity and Project teams

GNOC, GPOC and other Global Remote Delivery units

Customer Support organisation

Global Support (Tier 2 > PLM/PDU/Design)

Network Security Organisations, both in Airtel and Ericsson

Process Manager

Requirements

Required Education and Experience

• University degree in Electrical/Electronic Engineering, Telecommunication or equivalent experience in a related discipline
• Having at least 5 years’ experience on network operations, planning or engineering experience will be of additional benefit
• At least 3 years of experience from Customer Services within the Telecom industry
• Demonstrated ability to deliver results successfully under short time pressures and resource availability
• Good knowledge of MSTOP, processes and governance
• Good presentation skills
• Strong Customer negotiation skills and ability to influence outcome

Technical Skills

• At least 5-6 years’ experience, with in-depth troubleshooting skills on Transmission systems (Ericsson & multi-vendor)
• Ability to independently deal with complicated technical issues and problems
• In-depth SW and HW troubleshooting skills on the CPP nodes, namely RNC, RBS and RXI
• In-depth SW and HW troubleshooting skills on the RAN nodes, namely RBs, AXE BSC
• Transmission product knowledge is beneficial
• In-depth SW and HW troubleshooting skills on WRAN technology
• Ability to trace and modify software to localize the faults
• In-depth understanding of the STS functionality of the RAN nodes and ability to troubleshoot performance related issues across various nodes
• Experience in Installation, Implementation, Commissioning and Testing of Ericsson BSC and RBS and highly developed HW and SW troubleshooting skills on Ericsson GRAN nodes is beneficial
• Knowledge on various technologies supported by Ericsson. (E.g. UMTS, GPRS, EDGE, WCDMA, GSM etc)

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World Vision Project Officer Job in Kenya

World Vision Kenya is a leading Christian relief, development and advocacy organisation dedicated to working with children, families and communities to overcome poverty and injustice. 

Our programmes are spread across in most parts of Kenya.

We are seeking highly competent and outstanding individuals to fill the following position within our organization.

Project Officer – Food Science and Technology 

Based at Laisamis

The position is responsible for planning, implementing and monitoring extension activities including provision of necessary support and guidance to the pastoralists in the Milk for Malnutrition Project.

For more information, please visit: wvi.org/kenya/careers.

All application letters and detailed CVs together with names of three referees should be addressed to 

The Director, People & Culture, 

Email: recruit_kenya@wvi.org 

to reach us not later than July 22, 2014 midnight. 

Applicants must put job title as the subject. 

Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

World Vision Kenya neither uses employment agencies nor does it charge money for recruitment, interviews, or medical checks.

World Vision is a child focused organization and upholds the rights and wellbeing of children. Our recruitment and selection procedures include screening and background checking for child abuse related offenses.

World Vision is an equal opportunity employer

Retail Sales Manager Job in Kenya

Retail Sales Manager

Our client is a Global, Leading Manufacturer, Retailer and Distributor of FMCG. They seek to recruit a Retail Sales and Marketing Manager who will head the retail operations functions and to some extent marketing.

Key responsibilities:

• Managing and motivating a team to increase sales and ensure efficiency.
• Managing stock levels and making key decisions about stock control.
• Analysing sales figures and forecasting future sales.
• Analysing and interpreting trends to facilitate planning.
• Using information technology to record sales figures, for data analysis and forward planning.
• Organising special promotions, displays and events.
• Touring sales floors regularly to resolve issues and execute sales strategies.
• Maintain awareness of market trends in the retail industry, understand and monitoring what local competitors are doing.
• Initiating changes to ensure the stores compete effectively in the local market.

Qualification:

• Must have a bachelor in marketing or business related degree from a recognized and reputable university.
• Must have 7 – 10 years working experience in a senior management position in retail FMCG background.
• Must have FMCG experience in retail and distribution networks and outlets is a prerequisite.
• Must be analytical, innovative and strategic thinker.
• Strong drive for results and achievements.
• Strong execution abilities
• Good trainer and team leader.
• Personal Attribute:
• Extrovert personality.
• Predatory Instincts for business.
• Nose for fashion trends and markets.
• Self-motivated individual & self-drive.
• A mature personality between the age of 30 to 40 years of age.

Monthly gross salary: Ksh.150,000 – 200,000/= (Approx. 1,760 – 2,352 USD)depending on experience

Deadline: 25th July2014 

Applications:

Send your up to date CV to: hr@summitrecruitment-kenya.comOnly short listed candidates will be contacted. Please indicate in your email which position you are interested in.

Please do not apply if you do not meet the requirements of the job

Serena Hotels Chief Engineers Job in Kenya

Serena Hotels is a collection of fine luxury hotels and lodges in Eastern Africa. We are renowned for our presence in magical locations and have the highest reputation for standards and service. We at Serena recognize that human resources are our most important asset, and significant resources are allocated annually towards staff development.

We are currently seeking two qualified individuals to join our Senior Engineering team at our City Centre Hotels in East Africa.

The incumbent will be responsible for the following key result areas

• Co-ordinate and control functions of a fully-fledged maintenance department dealing with all engineering aspects
• Formulate annual Operating and Capital expenditure budgets and ensure budgetary control
• Scheduling and supervising preventative maintenance service for all equipment under scope.
• In liaison with the purchasing department, ensuring the best quality R&M items are purchased at the most competitive prices.
• Effectively manage a team of 15-20 staff members of different discipline
• Manage small to medium scale building and maintenance projects involving external contractors and suppliers

Knowledge, Skills & Experience required:

• A Bachelor’s degree or Higher National Diploma in Electrical Engineering.
• Aged between 30- 45 Years.
• Should possess Computer Skills.
• Have strong knowledge in electro mechanics, refrigeration works and civil engineering works.
• Minimum of 5 Years work experience in a similar position is essential.
• Excellent communication skills

The remuneration package for the position will be commensurate with the candidate’s qualification and experience.

If you believe you have the required qualifications and experience, please apply in confidence by 21 July 2014, enclosing a detailed CV, names and addresses of three referees, Copies of relevant Certificates, your current salary and your telephone contact to jobvacancy@serena.co.ke

Only successful applications will be responded to.

Nurse Job in Kenya IRC

From emergency response through post-conflict development work, in a great variety of roles around the world, the International Rescue Committee’s 8,000-plus staff is a force for humanity and hope. If you’re skilled and passionate, we’d like to add your energy to ours.

Careers at the IRC are as wide-ranging and far-reaching as our work. Encouraging staff development through promotion, transfer and rehire, the IRC nurtures long-term career paths and helps employees grow within the organization.

At any given moment, on any given day, all around the world, IRC staff members are restlessly and effectively working for the sake of the most vulnerable among us—to restore and renew hope, dignity and freedom.

The IRC and IRC workers must adhere to the values and principles outlined in IRC Way – Standards for Professional Conduct. These are Integrity, Service, and Accountability. In accordance with these values, the IRC operates and enforces policies on Beneficiary Protection from Exploitation and Abuse, Child Safeguarding, Anti Workplace Harassment, Fiscal Integrity, and Anti-Retaliation.

Description
Job Purpose/Objective

To provide holistic nursing services to both inpatient and out patients within the hospital.

Key Responsibilities

The Hospital Nurse is directly responsible to the Hospital Matron and will carry out the following duties:

Programming

• The clinical nurse shall work in specific ward/clinic assigned to and would therefore work as both supervisor and team leader of the refugee staff.
• Prepare for and assist the doctors during the rounds and whenever required.
• Ensure that all required observations, prescribed treatment and procedures are properly carried out and documented on patient’s charts.
• Refer to the doctor in charge or to the doctor/CO on call relevant information such as patient’s status and laboratory results, which would assist in proper clinical management.
• Assist patients with activities of daily living while in the ward.
• Arrange and submit weekly ward work schedule and plan daily duties and responsibilities for each refugee staff.
• Convene ward meeting and attend monthly hospital meetings.
• Escort patient to other referral hospital when necessary.
•  Do hospital coverage and on-call as required.
• in camp health surveys/campaigns.

Reporting and communication

• Compile and submit quarterly inventory return/requisition of all drugs and supplies.
• Conduct regular training session for refugee staff on basic nursing care/management of various ward cases and charting.
• Give health education to patients and clients
• Compile and submit monthly reports.
• Monitor and supervise proper usage of supplies.

Operations

• Maintain equipments in good condition and submit regular inventory report of the same.
• Maintain drug registers and drug consumption within the ward level.
• Ensure that all admissions, discharges, transfers and deaths are properly recorded as they occur.
• Report any significant changes in operations to the hospital matron.
• Carry out any other additional duties as may be assigned by the supervisor.

Key Result Areas

• Organization of nursing care services within the allocated ward/unit.

Required Qualifications:

Qualifications:

• Registered Nurse from KMTC or recognized nurse training institution
• Registration with the Nursing Council of Kenya

Required Experience & Competencies:

• At least 2 years working experience in a busy hospital setup.
• Ready to work in difficult environmental conditions
• Sensitive to different cultures
• Team player

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Safe Programming (Protection) Officer Job in Kenya IRC

From emergency response through post-conflict development work, in a great variety of roles around the world, the International Rescue Committee’s 8,000-plus staff is a force for humanity and hope. If you’re skilled and passionate, we’d like to add your energy to ours.

Careers at the IRC are as wide-ranging and far-reaching as our work. Encouraging staff development through promotion, transfer and rehire, the IRC nurtures long-term career paths and helps employees grow within the organization.

At any given moment, on any given day, all around the world, IRC staff members are restlessly and effectively working for the sake of the most vulnerable among us—to restore and renew hope, dignity and freedom.

The IRC and IRC workers must adhere to the values and principles outlined in IRC Way – Standards for Professional Conduct. These are Integrity, Service, and Accountability. In accordance with these values, the IRC operates and enforces policies on Beneficiary Protection from Exploitation and Abuse, Child Safeguarding, Anti Workplace Harassment, Fiscal Integrity, and Anti-Retaliation.

Description

Job Purpose/Objective

The Safe Programming Officer will be the focal point for IRC’s Safe Programming initiative in Hagadera camp. With technical support from the Governance and Rights Coordinator and the HQ-based Governance and Rights Unit, the incumbent will be responsible for implementing the Safe Programming efforts in Hagadera refugee camp and ensuring that the goals and objectives of the project are met. He/She will provide technical oversight to the field-based staff specifically on the incorporation of protection principles into all of the IRC’s and other participating agencies’ programs. The position reports to the Field Coordinator. He or she will specifically be responsible for:

Key Responsibilities

A. Program Management

• Provide leadership in protection mainstreaming in the camp, both for IRC and participating agencies
• Provide ongoing leadership, training, and guidance to staff (including refugee incentive staff) to ensure programming meets best practice standards and prioritizes the needs of beneficiaries.
• Actively participate in the designing of Safe programming assessments including conducting of the assessment, data analysis and report writing.
• Undertake development and implementation of work plans emanating from findings of the safe programming assessments.
• Actively participate in coordination of protection advisory committee meetings and events
• Ensure representation of protection mainstreaming in key forums such as coordination meetings in the camp as an opportunity to advocate for protection principles.
• Ensure adequate project monitoring systems are in place and staff are using the same.
• Track the project budget utilization in line with IRC policies and practices.
• Ensure that all opportunities for protection mainstreaming are utilized including proper coordination with the grants team to ensure proper coverage of protection mainstreaming in all proposal development opportunities.
• Liaising with IRC safe programming officers in other projects sites to ensure information sharing and increase opportunities of creativity and protection mainstreaming

B. Staff and Community Capacity Building

• Design and implement staff training plans for national team members and refugee incentive staff in the camp for both IRC and other participating agencies.
• Oversee/ conduct trainings on safe programming for community leaders and service providers
• Collaborate with all team managers in IRC and participating agencies in to ensure that staff are well trained on safe programming.
• Actively input in the design of training manuals for safe programming with reference to context and relevance to field site.

C. Finance and Grants Management

Ensure robust and diligent budget management through preparation and implementation of spending, procurement and staffing plans for the RH, TB and HIV grants,

Representation in key grants meetings (grants opening, budget vs. actual review and grants closure meetings and

Participation in proposal development and donor reports writing.

D. Communication and Reporting

• Keep the Field coordinator and Governance and Rights Coordinator informed of all developments and issues through regular situation reports.
• Ensure that all internal and donor reporting requirements are met and that reports are of a high quality and submitted on time.

E. Supervision & Leadership

• Provide technical and /or administrative supervision to refugee staff in the Safe Programming Department.
• Identify staffing/capacity gaps and recommend to the field coordinator appropriate remedial action.
• Provide mentorship to field based program staff.

F. Coordination and Networking

• Develop and maintain effective working relationships with all stakeholders- including community leaders, NGOs, UN agencies, and other IRC team members to enhance multi-agency and multi sectoral cooperation and coordination.
• Participate in the camp level working group meetings that relate to safe programming and as relevant at the national level.
• Create forums that encourage coordination including increasing opportunities for the protection advisory committee to meet and brainstorm on improving protection mainstreaming in the camps.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelors Degree in Law or social sciences
• At least 3 years program experience, including mainstreaming in a humanitarian context with protection focus
• Knowledge of inter/national legal and or policy frameworks relating to refugees strongly desirable
• Demonstrable experience in negotiating and building implementing coalitions of multiple agencies desirable.
• Community mobilization and capacity building experience desirable

Required Experience & Competencies:

1. Ability to work well under minimum supervision

2. Ready to work in hardship areas with basic services available.

3. Team player, hard worker.

4. Good interpersonal and team building skills

5. Ability to live and work under pressure in an streneous environment

6. Fluency in English.

To Apply Visit IRC WEBSITE

Sales Manager Job in Kenya

Leading Dairy Processors is looking for a Sales Manager

Job Ref MN 6011

Our client is a well established leading dairy processor selling fresh milk and milk products.

They wish to recruit a dynamic Sales Manager to lead the Sales team and direct the sales function and strategies.

Applicants with at least 5 years experience in Fast Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG) or milk sales and marketing sector will have a definite advantage.

Applicants should have a B.Com Marketing or MBA Marketing Option including Sales Management.

Send your application with a detailed CV with a daytime telephone contact.


Please also summarize yourself as follows:-

Job Ref No
Your Name
Current / Past Salary: Year 2014 pm; Year 2013 pm
Year 2014 Benefits: If house state market rent
Send your application to recruit@manpowerservicesgroup.com so as to reach us by 25th July, 2014.

WORLD VISION KENYA GRADUATE INTERNSHIP PROGRAM (GRIP)

COLLECT & SUBMIT YOUR APPLICATION FORMS FROM THE NEAREST WVK REGIONAL OFFICE (listed below):

• Nairobi : 0711086000
• Mombasa : 020 2057132
• Kisumu : 020 2584320 , 020 2417024
• Eldoret : 053‐8014955
• Nanyuki : 020 2392130

Those eligible to apply for graduate internship program shall be Kenyan citizens who meet the following criteria:

• Graduates who have completed a degree course in a relevant field of study as identified by WVK programs
• within the current year. Any exceptions to this will require approval of the Director, People and Culture.
• Graduates who are either beneficiaries of child sponsorship, or have experienced the impact of WV’s
• community development in their homes will be given priority rating.
• Graduates who are willing to commit their time on the project for the entire year.
• Graduates who show genuine desire to serve among the poor in rural and semi urban areas of Kenya.
• Graduates with demonstrated good character, honest, high competency and generally in good physical and emotional health with evidence of a recent full medical checkup for placement anywhere in Kenya
• Graduates who are open to declare any potential points for conflict of interest e.g. brother/sister working
• for or affiliated with WV Kenya etc.

Faculties Needed:

• Health, Nutrition, Water/Sanitation, Environmental/Agricultural Engineering, Civil Engineering, Public Health, Education, Law,
• Economics, Political Science, Child Protection, Finance/Accounting, Communications, Human Resource Management,
• Agriculture, Agribusiness/Agronomy, Animal Health, Sociology, Community Development and Anthropology.

For more details: Visit the following website: http://wvi.org/kenya/careers

World Vision Kenya neither uses employment agencies nor does it charge money for recruitment, interviews, or medical checks