KPLC Business Planning Manager Job in Nairobi Kenya

KPLC owns and operates most of the electricity transmission and distribution system in the country and sells electricity to over 2.6 million customers. 

The Company’s key mandate is to plan for sufficient electricity transmission capacity to meet demand; building and maintaining the power distribution and transmission network and retailing of electricity to its customers. 

KPLC is currently implementing a new organisation structure and seeks to recruit results oriented individuals with vision and creativity to fill the position of Manager Business Planning

Reference Number: 130-PEO00177

Department: People & Change Kenya
 

Job Type: Permanent

Location: Nairobi

Roles & Responsibilities

• Facilitating development and implementation of corporate transformation agenda and supporting delivery of key objectives.
• Developing Divisional and Regional plans.
• Overseeing implementation of Divisional and Regional plans.
• Preparing status reports on Company performance and projections.
• Monitoring external macroeconomic indicators and assessing impact on corporate performance.
• Maintaining key corporate performance data for planning and evaluation purposes.
• Setting appropriate performance, service standards and developing KPI’s at the corporate level to track performance.
• Recommending and monitoring suitable remedial actions to ensure organizational performance standards and service quality are maintained.
• Liaising with government and the industry and disseminating information to stakeholders.
• Collaborating with divisions and regions to formulate key strategic insights for business review and growth.

Appointment Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Economics
• Advanced Degree will be an added advantage
• Ten (10) years working experience, three (3) of which should have been at the level of Chief Officer and above.

Key Competencies

• Understanding of energy sector policies and business environment
• Analytical and strategic thinker
• Creativity and innovation
• Strong Communication and Interpersonal Skills
• Commitment to Company Vision and Values
• Drive for results and achievement

How to Apply

CLICK HERE to apply online

Deadline: 3rd October 2014

SunnyMoney Innovations Department Project Coordinator Job in Nairobi, Kenya (KES 30K)

Project Coordinator – SunnyMoney Innovations Department

Department: SunnyMoney Kenya - SMbrains

Job Location: Nairobi, Kenya – with field work in rural Kenya

Overall purpose of the job: The Project Coordinator will be responsible for supporting the SunnyMoney Brains’ department (Innovation Unit of SunnyMoney). 

He/she will support the department in the multiple projects but particularly with the Pay-As-You-Go Solar Lamps project (planning and execution) in Kenya. 

He/she will be focused on carrying on field visit and managing the aftersales services (customer service and maintenance) and project learnings.

Position Responsibilities

Logistics and Operations

• To manage communications with education officials, HTM’s and deliveries (and all other support necessary) of the PAYG lights
• To maintain accurate stock records at all times
• To create comprehensive and achievable work plans
• To support all customers in after-sales service, this includes managing the helpline, frequent communication with head teachers, troubleshooting, and/or notifying SunnyMoney Brains in order to resolve all issues
• To maintain accurate records of expenditure and to follow pre-defined budgets.

Reporting

• To complete the following reporting sturture: basic project reports; weekly report; helpline log; survey log; monthly report; financial report and all other reports pre-agreed with line manager
• To maintain an uptodate shared calander at all times and to upload the folder with the work document in a share folder with the rest of the team.

Generating Learnings

• To conduct the following surveys/questionnaires/interviews with the following: head teachers, end-customers (during purchase, during payback and post pay-back), members of school community who did not purchase, and all other associated people with the project deemed of value
• To ensure all interactions are accurately recorded in detail, in such a way as to help SunnyMoney Brains strategies

Key Competencies:

• Quick Learner;
• Passion for growth;
• Proactive;
• Organised and Detail Oriented;
• Independent

Qualifications & Skills:

• Bachelor’s degree required;
• Strong Analytical Skills;
• Experience in customer service and/or in solar energy companies is a plus;
• Fluent in English (both oral and writing);
• Conversant in MS word, Powerpoint, Excel.

Compensation and Benefits:
 

Starting salary Ksh30,000 (during the probation period – 3months)
 

Working Laptop and smartphone provided
 

How to Apply: Submit cover letter and resume (in English) to info@sunnymoney.org

Equatorial Nut Processors Field Officer II Job in Lamu County, Kenya

Job Description: Field Officer II – Lamu County
 

Reporting to: Senior Purchasing Officer

About Us:  Equatorial Nut Processors is one of the leading edible nut concerns in East Africa. 

The company’s range of products, for both local and export markets, focuses on three principal nuts – Macadamia, Cashew and Peanuts. 

ENP was founded in 1994, and it has grown over the years to occupy a prominent position in the region’s nut sector. 

ENP intends to recruit for a Field Officer II for Lamu County with day to day assignments aimed at ensuring ENP gets enough cashew nuts sourced during the buying season, undertake registration and organizing cashew farmers for sustainable business relations, improved productivity and quality of nuts and sustainable income earnings for farmers. 

Keys Performance Objectives: 

• Sourcing of Cashew during the season through the identified company procurement strategy;
• Registration of farmer’s data and trade information data using the tool provided for creation of farmer’s aggregations in allocated areas;
• Hold strategic forums with the farmer towards building aggregations to share the results of the analysis and diagnostics carried out including how efficiencies can be generated on the institutional level, yield, captivity, logistics and quality (humidity and outturn);
• Plan trainings to strength farmers and connect farmers to a processor in a sustainable way and based on the tasks the farmer aggregation wants to/ can assume.
• Deliver key messages for farmers based on the training received on farmers organisation, record keeping, leadership supply chain contracts, good agronomic practices
• Undertake farmers training s at the farmer’s group levels on various topical issues on good agricultural practices,  quality management, strengthening organizational and institutional capacity, financial management, understanding supply chain partnership model agreed upon by private sector sectors, cost benefit analysis, market linkages and contracting and child labour issues
• Any other assignments as may be allocated from time to time.

Qualification and Values for position holder

• A diploma holder preferably in agribusiness management, agriculture education and extension, community development or other related courses;
• Ability to deliver trainings to farmers groups essential
• Past experience in organizing community groups is desirable
• Ability to work with minimum supervision
• Good relationships with stakeholders
• Commitment to work within defined deadlines
• Willingness to ride a motorbike is key
• Excellent, formal and courteous communication skills

If you possess the above skills, abilities and competencies, we are happy to engage with you. 

Please provide us with a cover letter and a resume, clearly stating your availability and salary expectations. 

All applications should be emailed to info@tradecareafrica.com on or before COB 30th September 2014. 

This position is only open to qualified persons from Lamu County. 

Administrative Manager Job in Kenya

Job Title: Administrative Manager 
 

Overview: Our client is the world’s largest chain of primary and pre-primary schools with more than 300 academies and 100,000 pupils in Kenya. 

They democratize the right to succeed by giving families living in poverty access to the high-quality education that will allow their children to live a very different life. 

We leverage experts, data, and technology in order to standardize and scale every aspect of quality education delivery, from how and where academies are built to how teachers are selected and trained, and how lessons are delivered and monitored for improvement. 

We are vertically-integrated, tech-enabled, and on our way to profitability. 

Our client expects to continue rapid expansion in Kenya, and will be launching operations in Uganda and Nigeria in 2015.
 

Job Purpose: Supports operations by supervising staff; planning, organizing, and implementing administrative systems 
 

Administrative Manager Job Duties:

• Maintains administrative staff by recruiting, selecting, orienting, and training employees; maintaining a safe and secure work environment; developing personal growth opportunities.
• Accomplishes staff results by communicating job expectations; planning, monitoring, and appraising job results; coaching, counseling, and disciplining employees; initiating, coordinating, and enforcing systems, policies, and procedures.
• Provides supplies by identifying needs for reception, switchboard, mailroom, and kitchen; establishing policies, procedures, and work schedules.
• Provides communication systems by identifying needs; evaluating options; maintaining equipment; approving invoices.
• Purchases printed materials and forms by obtaining requirements; negotiating price, quality, and delivery; approving invoices.
• Completes special projects by organizing and coordinating information and requirements; planning, arranging, and meeting schedules; monitoring results.
• Provides historical reference by developing and utilizing filing and retrieval systems.
• Improves program and service quality by devising new applications; updating procedures; evaluating system results with users.
• Achieves financial objectives by anticipating requirements; submitting information for budget preparation; scheduling expenditures; monitoring costs; analyzing variances.
• Maintains continuity among corporate, division, and local work teams by documenting and communicating actions, irregularities, and continuing needs.
• Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; benchmarking professional standards; reviewing professional publications; establishing personal networks.
• Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.

Skills:

• Tracking Budget Expenses, 
• Staffing, 
• Quality Management, 
• Managing Processes, 
• Organization, 
• Coaching, 
• Communication Processes, 
• Disciplining Employees, 
• Motivating Others, 
• Promoting Process Improvement, 
• Reporting Skills

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration or equivalent combination of training & education desirable
• 3-5 years related administrative management experience, including superb word processing skills and solid experience with 3 or more computer applications (including Microsoft Office, Sharepoint, Dropbox, Adobe, presentation software)
• Demonstrated capacity to take initiative and follow through on tasks to timely completion
• Strong organizational & analytical skills and aptitude for details
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple, competing priorities and deadlines
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Punctuality and presence in the office

Qualified candidates to send in their applications to

http://recruitment.nftconsult.com/careers/index.php?m=careers&p=showJob&ID=1011

Construction Creative Graphic Designer Job in Nairobi Kenya (KES 75K)

Construction Creative Graphic Designer
 

Industry: Interior Design
 

Location: Nairobi
 

Salary: 75K gross

Our client a top interior design company based in Nairobi seeks to hire an experienced Creative graphic designer whose main responsibility will be to Plan, design, and furnish interiors and formulate design which is practical, aesthetic, and conducive to intended purposes

Duties and Responsibilities

• Meeting clients or account managers to discuss the business objectives and requirements of the job
• Inspecting and surveying a site
• Researching and drawing up plans; interpreting the client's business needs and developing a concept to suit their purpose;
• Estimating the time required to complete the work and providing quotes for clients;
• Developing design briefs by gathering information and data through research; thinking creatively to produce new ideas and concepts
• Sending designs to manufacturers for production purposes
• Briefing the procurement department on the details of orders confirmed.
• Showroom Orientation to Walk-in Clients
• Illustrates concept by designing rough layout of art and copy regarding arrangement, size, type size and style, and related aesthetic concepts.
• Prepares work to be accomplished by gathering information and materials
• Using innovation to redefine a design brief within the constraints of cost and time;
• Presenting finalized ideas and concepts to clients or account managers;
• Working with a wide range of media, including photography and computer-aided design (CAD)
• Proofreading to produce accurate and high-quality work;
• Contributing ideas and design artwork to the overall brief;
• Demonstrating illustrative skills with rough sketches; working on layouts and art working pages ready for print
• Keeping abreast of emerging technologies in new media, particularly design programs such as InDesign, QuarkXPress, FreeHand, Illustrator, Photoshop, 3ds Max, Acrobat, Director, Dreamweaver and Flash; developing interactive design;

Qualification, Experience & Skills

• Minimum 3 years experience in the same capacity, preferably with the Building & Construction Industry.
• Minimum degree in graphic design. Or a diploma in Graphic Designer with very good spoken and written English.
• Candidate should have a command on operating Graphic Software’s – CorelDraw & Photoshop.
• Preference will be given to incumbents having additional qualifications of AutoCAD, Archicad, Web design software’s and familiar with 3D Graphic presentations.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Strong creative skills matched with a desire to produce outstanding design.
• High level of organization skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
• Resourcefulness and ability to manage several tasks and projects simultaneously.
• Ability to work as part of a team.

How to Apply

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 (Construction  Creative Graphic Designer 75K) to vacancies@corporatestaffing.co.ke    before 1st October 2014

We do not charge any fee for receiving your CV. 

Kindly indicate your salary on the CV

Only candidates short-listed for interview will be contacted.

Senior Structural Tekla Draughtsman Job in Kenya (KES 155K)

Senior Structural Tekla Draughtsman – Expatriate 

2 Positions
 

Our client is well established regional market leader in Steel Fabrication, Design and Structural Steel Works. 

They offer an exciting opportunity to join their team that is committed to quality through its ISO 9001:2008 certification. 

The successful candidate MUST have international experience. 
 

Key Responsibilities:

• Detailing.
• Checking of fabrication drawings for structural steelwork for industrial buildings in Tekla and AutoCAD.
• Manage, lead and coordinate drawing office team.

Qualification:

• Must have a minimum Diploma in Engineering.
• Must have working  knowledge of Tekla and Autocad.
• Must have 7-10 years’ experience.
• Good knowledge of structural drafting processes and procedures in a steel fabrication company.
• Excellent use of English language for written and verbal communications.

Monthly gross salary: 155,000 /= (Approx. 1,800 USD)
 

Deadline: 15th October 2014    
 

Applications:

Send your up to date CV to:  

hr@summitrecruitment-kenya.com
Summit Recruitment & Training, Blixen Court,

Karen road, Karen.

Only 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

Steel Fabrication Company Senior Marketing Officer Job in Kenya

Our client based in Nairobi is a 40 year old Steel Fabrication company with main product areas focused on Design

Fabrication and all types of structural steel works for commercial, industrial and public buildings. 

They are an ISO standard company operating throughout Eastern and Central Africa. 

Due to Expansion and growth, the organization is looking to employ aSenior Marketing Officer with the following backgrounds for their growing business:

The ideal candidate will have the qualities below and undertake the activities listed.

• BSc Degree in Civil / Structural Engineering or Architectural Degree.
• 7-10 years’ experience in a construction / manufacturing industry in the marketing department.
• Knowledge about the construction of homes / buildings.
• Ability to develop new markets and liaise with customers.
• Energetic and blend well in a fast paced working environment
• Formulate, recommend and implement a strategically integrated approach to all aspects of marketing all the company products.
• Periodically evaluate the effectiveness of all marketing activities through continual reporting and ROI analysis.
• Responsible for all aspects of developing and maintaining marketing strategies.
• Excellent level of general computer literacy.
• Excellent written and verbal communications skills, to be able to communicate effectively internally and externally, present information and produce reports.
• Ability to work systematically, prioritize tasks and meet deadlines.
• Business-like and professional both in appearance and manner.
• Thorough, critical and an excellent eye for detail
• Excellent use of English language and requires minimal supervisor.

How to Apply

If your experience and qualifications match the required profile, please send your detailed CV, clearly showing examples of relevant experience to andrew@rtsgp.com by October 10, 2014.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Legal Officer Job in Kenya

Vacancy: Legal Officer
 

Overall Purpose: Reporting to the Chief Operating Officer, the Legal Officer will be responsible for handling perfection of Legal / Credit documentation relating to approved facilities by providing high level quality support to credit division, business teams, and related units. 

The position also provides legal services to the Company in drafting and interpretation of legal instruments, interpretation of various statutes & regulations and give legal opinions on diverse issues. 

Key Responsibilities:

• Issuance and processing of Facility Letters upon receipt of duly approved Credit Approval, while observing turn-around time and high standards of accuracy.
• Ensure appropriate security documentation on the Institution’s standard forms have been properly prepared before dispatch to the customer.
• Instructing the Institution’s external Lawyers on securities documents to prepare, perfect and register at the various Land and Company registries. Performing liaison role between the functions of the Institution and the lawyers, professional valuers and insurance companies approved by the Institution, ensuring service level agreements agreed are adhered to.
• Liaising with the external legal counsel and other service providers on security documentation process and ensuring that security documentation and other conditions of sanction have been perfected prior to authorizing the drawdown of facilities.
• Liaising with the Branch Managers on all outstanding approval conditions and answering all queries relating to pending compliance certificates.
• Management of legal due dilligence and liaising with external legal counsel on all legal matters relating to the company.
• Drafting standard contracts, specialised contracts and correspondences on legal matters, reviewing and negotiating contracts to which the company is a party. Ensuring that all such contract documents and third party contracts are promptly executed.
• Preparing legal cases in conjunction with the external counsel, monitoring progress to ensure prompt resolution of all disputes, follow up on court cases facing the company and attend court hearings on behalf of the company whenever arises.
• Handling redemption and takeover of facilities from and to other financial institutions and ensure terms and conditions of undertaking are in our favor and are strictly adhered to.
• Keeping abreast with legal and policy developments and providing updates and advice to management on compliance.
• Ensure legal and other security documents are properly kept and secured.
• Providing legal advice to the management including reviewing legal documentation.

Minimum qualification and experience required:

• Bachelor’s degree in Law (LLB) from a reputable University.
• Post-graduate diploma in Legal studies from the Kenya School of Law.
• Be of good standing and possesses a current LSK practising certificate.
• An Advocate of the High Court of Kenya.
• Minimum two (2) years’ post admission experience in providing legal services preferrably Conveyancing and Commercial Law in a reputable institution/legal firm.
• Demonstrates good grasp of relevant laws including but not limited to Laws governing the Constitution of Kenya 2010; Labour Laws and Corporate Governance.
• Have excellent interpersonal, negotiation, communication, analytical, organisational and people skills.
• Sound understanding of lending in the microfinance industry in Kenya.
• At least two years expericnce in credit documentation and excellent facilities drafting skills.
• Ability to prioritise work and deliver high quality output within tight deadlines.
• High follow though ability.

Application:
 

If you believe you can clearly demonstrate your abilities to meet the criteria given above, please submit your application with a detailed CV, stating your current and expected remuneration, quoting the job tittle in the subject field to hr@speedcapital.co.ke. 

Deadline of application is September 30th 2014.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Business Manager (Tyres & Batteries) Job in Nairobi, Kenya

Designation: Business Manager (Tyres & Batteries) 

Location: Nairobi, Kenya

Company profile:  Our client is the authorized distributor for branded vehicles across Tanzania. They are also providers of tyres for industrial applications across various sectors.

Key performance Area

• Management of Sales & Marketing Activities of the company for Tyres & Batteries
• Knowing, Understanding, Monitoring and analyzing the market and its trend.
• Studying ours and competitors' product lines and services and provide effective and real time market intelligence in order to stay ahead of competition.
• Preparing business plan and annual budgets and execution.
• Identifying target market segments, Sales Channels and developing strategies to achieve market share and sales volume. 
• Work with Marketing teams in preparing and managing marketing plans and budgets.
• Website, Search Engines, On line services, Print material, Direct Marketing, Flyers, Promotions, Above the line and Below the line advertising, Promotional partnerships with principals and associates, Review coverage and publicity, Trade shows, exhibitions, conferences,
• Liaising with internal departments such as Supply Chain, Aftermarket, Marketing, Finance, Legal & HR
• Producing  finding, corrective actions, suggestions and reports to supply chain and principals on a regular basis,
• Making regular visit to customers in the market territories, trade shows, conferences etc. and develop excellent network to facilitate business development.
• Brand management & corporate identity.
• Liaising and understanding Hansa’s and our  principal’s  Sales Strategies and Objectives and try to be in line as far as possible so as not deviate from our market situation.
• To submit monthly reports to the management in timely manner which should reflect the current sales/service situation vis-Ã -vis sales plan, shortfall if any, corrective action plan to make up the short fall, future projection, major achievements, lost opportunities , competition activities, counter measures to keep competition in check etc.
• To always maintain a healthy line of communication with all staff members.
• To maintain & take care of all company assets.

Required Skills, Qualification and Experience

• Should be a preferably engineering graduate with post-graduation in management specialized in marketing from a reputed institution. 
• Minimum of 10-12 years’ experience in marketing, at least 5 years in managerial position, 3 years’ experience in Kenyan market is a MUST.
• Should have hands on Sales experience with brands like Bridgestone, Goodyear, Michelin, Dunlop, Pirelli etc.
• Overseas experience will be preferred. 
• Should be computer savvy and should be proficient in MS Office, should be able work on ERP systems of the company.
• Should have knowledge of a wide range of sales and marketing techniques and concepts
• Should be an excellent communicator and be able to respond well to pressure and able to adapt to Hansa’s philosophy and culture.
• Think creatively, work well in a team and with a wide range of people and be organized and methodical
• Be proactive and able to take the initiative and take OWNERSHIP, be able to motivate and inspire a team
• Have a good business awareness, well informed backed by credible data, and be able to work within a budget.

Age: 35 – 40 years.
 

How to Apply:
 

To apply for this position send your CV to mycv@myjobseye.com quoting the position in the subject line. 

Kindly also mention your current/ last salary and benefits.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted

One Acre Fund Project Programmer Job in Kakamega, Kenya

Industry: Nonprofit / International Development / Agriculture
 

Function: Corporate
 

Position: Project Programmer
 

Employer: One Acre Fund
 

Job Location: Kakamega, Kenya 
 

Commitment: Project Position

Organization Description: One Acre Fund is a start-up NGO in Kenya, Rwanda, and Burundi that is innovating a new way of helping farm families to achieve their full potential. 

One Acre invests in farmers to generate a permanent gain in farm income. We provide farmers with a "market bundle" that includes education, finance, seed and fertilizer, and market access. 

Our program is proven impactful – every year, we weigh thousands of harvests and measure more than 100% average gain in farm income per acre.  

We are growing quickly. In six years, we have grown to serve 135,000 farm families with more than 1,000 full-time field staff. 

Job Description: One Acre Fund is a rapidly growing organization; increasing the number of sublocations and districts we work in each year.  

We are about to construct a new office facility to accommodate around 250 employees and a residential facility with 60 dwellings in the Kakamega region.  

We are seeking individuals to manage the programming of on-site construction activities on behalf of One Acre Fund. 

Contract details: Project and subject to performance, possibly leading to a permanent position

Candidate Profile 

Interested Applicants must meet the following criteria and requirements (all of equal importance):

• Experience of working construction projects is preferable, but not essential;
• IT literate, good level of skill with Microsoft Project or similar software is preferable;
• Pro-active problem solver;
• Good ability of working in a team situation;
• Strong work ethic;
• Attention to detail;
• Good computer literacy and database management abilities;
• Quick learner and team player;
• Excellent written and verbal communicator in English and Kiswahili;
• Strong sense of accountability and responsibility;
• A logical mind with the capacity to overcome difficult problems creatively;
• Good organizational skills;
• A strong sense of ethics, honesty and integrity;
• Ability to work under pressure, producing quality work with little supervision;

Roles and Responsibilities

• To regularly update the project progress of both sites throughout the construction phase;
• To produce a robust and realistic project programme in the pre-construction phase;
• Produce weekly progress reports to be issued to the One Acre Fund Construction Manager and Infrastructure Associate;
• Manage the production and compilation of project progress photos;
• At the pre-construction phase to be working with the Finance Assistant to produce a projected cash-flow throughout the construction phase;
• Making programme assessments of the time implications of variations to the scope of works;
• Represent One Acre Fund in a professional manner, reporting on progress and anticipated issues arising;
• Report to One Acre Fund Construction Manager;
• Provide constructive feedback to One Acre Fund of ways to improve the financial reporting procedure, and to be constantly looking to deliver a high quality project and ensure that best practice is followed.

Career Growth and Development: One Acre Fund invests in building management and leadership skills. We provide constant, actionable feedback delivered through weekly mentorship and through regular career reviews. 

We also have regular one-on-one meetings, where we listen to and discuss career goals, and work collaboratively to craft roles that each person can be passionate about.

Location: Kakamega, Kenya

Preferred Start Date: As soon as possible
Compensation: Competitive Salary.
 

Benefits:  Airtime, Transportation allowances and performance based Incentive
Career development: Twice annual career reviews and constant feedback. Your manager will invest significant time in your career development.

One Acre Fund Kenya is an equal opportunity employer; both women and men of integrity are invited to apply.

Only short listed candidates will be contacted.

To Apply: Email cover letter and resume to Kenyajobs@oneacrefund.org (Subject line: Project Programmer + the place you heard of the position).

Interested Applicants to submit their resumes and cover letter by the 8th of October  2014.

One Acre Fund Finance Assistant Job in Kakamega, Kenya

Industry: Nonprofit / International Development / Agriculture
 

Function: Corporate
 

Position: Finance Assistant
 

Employer: One Acre Fund
 

Job Location: Kakamega, Kenya 
 

Commitment: Project Position

Organization Description: One Acre Fund is a start-up NGO in Kenya, Rwanda, and Burundi that is innovating a new way of helping farm families to achieve their full potential. One Acre invests in farmers to generate a permanent gain in farm income. 

We provide farmers with a "market bundle" that includes education, finance, seed and fertilizer, and market access. Our program is proven impactful – every year, we weigh thousands of harvests and measure more than 100% average gain in farm income per acre.  

We are growing quickly. In six years, we have grown to serve 135,000 farm families with more than 1,000 full-time field staff. 

Job Description: One Acre Fund is a rapidly growing organization; increasing the number of sublocations and districts we work in each year.  

We are about to construct a new office facility to accommodate around 250 employees and a residential facility with 60 dwellings in the Kakamega region. 

We are seeking individuals to manage the on-site financial activities on behalf of One Acre Fund.  

Contract details: Project and subject to performance, possibly leading to a permanent position

Candidate Profile 

Interested Applicants must meet the following criteria and requirements (all of equal importance):

• Completion and good results in high school and college;
• 3-5 years of experience in a similar capacity, with excellent references.  Construction experience is preferable, but not essential;
• Accounting/Finance background preferred;
• Strong work ethic and strong numerical skills;
• Attention to detail;
• Good computer literacy and database management abilities, particularly with Microsoft Excel;
• Quick learner and team player;
• Excellent written and verbal communicator in English and Kiswahili;
• Strong sense of accountability and responsibility;
• A logical mind with the capacity to overcome difficult problems creatively;
• Good organizational skills;
• A strong sense of ethics, honesty and integrity;
• Ability to work under pressure, producing quality work with little supervision;

Roles and Responsibilities

• To protect One Acre Fund’s financial position throughout the construction phase;
• Approve and agree the appointed contractor’s monthly valuation;
• Helping to create a robust Bill of Quantities prior to construction and compiling an estimated project cost;
• At the pre-construction phase to be working with the project programme to produce a projected cash-flow throughout the construction phase;
• Working with an assistant to confirm measured works completed and comparing with the Bill of Quantities;
• Comply with One Acre Fund’s financial audit procedures to ensure financial transparency of the project;
• Represent One Acre Fund in a professional manner, reporting on progress and anticipated issues arising;
• Report to One Acre Fund Construction Manager;
• Provide constructive feedback to One Acre Fund of ways to improve the financial reporting procedure, and to be constantly looking to deliver a high quality project and ensure that best practice is followed.

Career Growth and Development: One Acre Fund invests in building management and leadership skills. We provide constant, actionable feedback delivered through weekly mentorship and through regular career reviews. We also have regular one-on-one meetings, where we listen to and discuss career goals, and work collaboratively to craft roles that each person can be passionate about. 
 

Location: Kakamega, Kenya
Preferred Start Date: As soon as possible
 

Compensation: Competitive Salary.
Benefits: Airtime, Transportation allowances and performance based Incentive
 

Career development: Twice annual career reviews and constant feedback. Your manager will invest significant time in your career development.

One Acre Fund Kenya is an equal opportunity employer; both women and men of integrity are invited to apply.

Only short listed candidates will be contacted.

To Apply: Email cover letter and resume to Kenyajobs@oneacrefund.org (Subject line: Finance Assistant + the place you heard of the position).

Interested Applicants to submit their resumes and cover letter by the 8th of October 2014.

Senior IT Officer Job in Nairobi Kenya

A leading Tour and Transport company in Nairobi is looking to fill a position of a Senior IT Officer for their head office in Nairobi.

Duties and Responsibilities

1. Website design and development

• Administration of the companies Websites
• Maintaining the websites.
• Regular website backups
• Email administration

2. Design

• Fliers / Brochures Designs

3. Online Marketing:

• Search engine optimization, Email Marketing, Social Media Marketing (Face book, Twitter, YouTube etc

4. Sending Email Campaigns and Newsletters

5. IT Support: 

• Provide IT support to users
• Installations and maintenance of all Computer systems
• Companies Data Back up
• Network: Ensuring Network is up and Running
• Systems check up and repair (Computers / Printers /

6. Other Duties

• Managing the CCTV system
• Managing the Biometric finger system

Education and Qualification: The candidate should have a Degree or a Higher Diploma in Information technology with academic qualifications in web design and technology.  

Experience: The suitable candidate should have at least 4 yrs and above in the same field. 

Experience in the Tourism industry will be an added advantage.

If you meet the above, kindly send or resend your application along with an up-to-date CV with telephone contacts for three professional referees to swift.recruitment.recruit@gmail.com including your daily telephone contact, current net/gross salary and your expectation.

Please avoid applying if you do not have the requirements above

Only short-listed candidates will be contacted

Cashew Nut Senior Purchasing Officer Job Vacancy in Kilifi Kenya

Background: Equatorial Nut Processors is one of the leading edible nut concerns in East Africa. The company’s range of products, for both local and export markets, focuses on three principal nuts – Macadamia, Cashew and Peanuts. 

ENP was founded in 1994, and it has grown over the years to occupy a prominent position in the region’s nut sector. 

Cashew Nuts are grown in Coastal region of Kenya, specifically Kilifi, Kwale and Lamu counties. Kenya has a potential to produce more than 63,000 metric tonnes valued at Sh2 billion. 

However, farmers at the Kenyan coast have neglected tending their cashew trees due to what they consider “exploitation” by middlemen and low productivity of the old orchards due to lack of linkage to markets, input suppliers and financial services to pre-finance production. Farmers therefore are shifting focus to other crops yellow passion fruit, cassava and chillies.

Production of cashew dropped from 8,000MT in 2009/2010 to 5,300MT in 2011/2012 and to 3,800MT as the lowest production in 2013. 

The Cashew Nut sector in Kenya faces the key challenge of low producer (farm gate) prices which has seen farmers cut down some of their trees.  

There have been attempts to return the sector to productivity with the government introducing a policy that banned export of in-shell nuts to promote value addition through processing in the year 2009. 

The few nuts available are shared between Equatorial Nut Processors Ltd, Wonder Nut, Kenya Nut, Jungle Nut and Millenium. 

On average each processor would currently get 760MT but ENP got only 600MT in 2013/2014 season. This is despite the fact that the factory has a capacity of 3000MT.

 Job Context

Title: Senior Purchasing Officer (SPO)
 

Reports to: Senior Procurement Manager & Programmes Manager
 

Based at: Kilifi.

Overall Purpose: To ensure ENP gets enough cashew nuts during the buying season at the coast covering Kwale, Kilifi and Lamu Counties.

Main Job Objectives

• To support the process of registering and organizing cashew farmers.
• To link farmers to key service providers (training, finance, insurance, TSPs etc)
• Coordinating purchasing, drying and delivery of cashew nuts

Main Activities/Key tasks

• To develop annual work plans and prepare budgets for cashew field teams
• To manage the cashew field officers’ activities
• To train the cashew field officers and agents
• To regularly produce project reports and forward the same to the Programmes Manager
• To train the cashew suppliers/farmers through 3rd party actors like input suppliers and agents
• To foster relevant stakeholder linkages
• To proactively engage relevant stakeholders helpful in achieving the cashew goals and vision.
• To coordinate purchase/supply of cashew nuts
• To ensure that all cashew nuts from our farmers is timely delivered to our factory
• Produce case studies when requested to do so by the Programmes Manager.
• To develop and annually update a procurement policy document
• To ensure that the procurement policy is followed by the field staff and agents
• To carry out any other duties related to this assignment as may be directed from time to time by the Programmes Manager.

Responsibilities and Relationships

• Internal relationships: Working in consultation with Programmes Manager and other staff to efficiently deliver your activity goals.
• External relationships; Working with stakeholders within the cashew sector. Managing their expectations and guarding the interest of the company.

Standards of Performance and Behavior

• Honesty, integrity and transparency in dealings with staff, stakeholders and clients.
• Commitment to the aims, ethics and moral code of ENP
• Attention to detail as well as to the big picture
• Professional conduct in all operational matters, with an appropriate balance between the needs of staff, stakeholders and clients

Education/qualifications:

• Educated to diploma/degree level or equivalent in a relevant discipline such as Agronomy, Economics and Agribusiness,

Skills:

• Leadership: setting a strategic vision and getting performance from people
• Project management
• Excellent English
• Analytical and writing skills
• Communication and interpersonal skills
• Team player
• Ability to facilitate stakeholder workshops
• Use of MS Word, Excel, Power-point and Outlook

Desirable -

• Experience working with farmer groups
• Prior knowledge and exposure the agronomy and supply chain of cashew
• Making presentations to small and large groups
• Experience in managing supply chains
• Motorcycle rider’s license with 2 years riding experience.

Personal Qualities:

• Honesty, integrity and a set of values that encourages productive work in others
• Willingness to travel extensively and to work long hours if required
• Ability to engage with a diversity of audiences both within target communities and beneficiaries.

If you possess the above skills, abilities and competencies, we are happy to engage with you. 

Please provide us with a cover letter and a resume, clearly stating your availability and salary expectations. 

All applications are to be sent via email to info@tradecareafrica.com to be received on or before the COB on 1st October 2014. 

All qualified persons are encouraged to apply.

Transport Manager Job in Nairobi Kenya

Transport Manager 
 

Industry: Service
 

Location: Nairobi
 

Salary: Open

Our client who is one of the top security providers in East Africa seeks to hire a transport manager to organize, manage and run the day to day operations of the transport department.
 

Responsibilities

• Making sure that all transport fleet vehicles are properly maintained and serviced, keeping Road Base up to date
• Efficiently managing a team of drivers and vehicles.
• Responsible for tracking of Company vehicles.
• Ensuring company is compliance of all transport legislation,
•  Managing, monitoring and developing a team of drivers
• Involved in strategic development and strategy making.
• Being the first point of contact for all drivers.
• Arranging for the induction and training off all new staff.
• Developing and nurturing internal customer relationships.
• Maintaining accurate administrative records.
• Giving drivers a full debrief of what is required of them.
• Organizing vehicle checks, to make sure all equipment is in place.
• Identifying operational issues, potential problems and opportunities.
• Resolving and managing queries and complaints courteously and efficiently.
• Appraising staff performance and also taking disciplinary measures when required.
• Ensuring all objectives is achieved.
• Responsible for all vehicle accident investigations.

Qualifications and Skills

• Diploma  in Transport / Fleet Management
• 5 years in the position of Transport Manager looking after a fleet of over a 100 vehicles
• Able to operate effectively in a high volume service driven transport operation.
• Possessing a good understanding of all relevant legal compliance and fleet controls.
• Experience of Budgets and Financial controls.
• Knowledgeable in all process compliance areas including; Legislative, Productivity, Quality and Service.
• Full understanding of transport operational systems, (Road Base)
• Able to work diplomatically in busy environment.
• Ability to manage a team efficiently
• Keen, Analytical and detailed
• Facilitating route planning for the drivers

If you meet the above requirements send your CV only, to jobs@corporatestaffing.co.ke, indicating the title (Transport Manager 120-150k) on the subject line before 7th October, 2014

We do not charge for interviews.

Kindly indicate your last salary on your CV.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.