Marketplace Assistant Job in Mombasa Kenya

Vacancy: Marketplace Assistant
 

Jumia is the leading e-commerce player in Africa. Founded in 2011 in Nigeria, Jumia's mission is to revolutionize the concept of shopping by providing customers with the best online shopping experience.

The Marketplace Assistant will be in charge of helping our most important sellers to upload new products on jumia.co.ke and to handle their orders. 
 

Your position as Marketplace Assistant entails:

• Uploading new products on jumia.co.ke on behalf of our sellers
• Making sure pictures and content of product pages are the best in order to provide an awesome shopping experience
• Setting prices on behalf of our sellers
• Handling orders on behalf of our sellers
• Coordinate with Jumia’s logistics to make sure we provide our customers the most amazing customer experience.

A successful candidate will fulfil the following requirements:
 

Expected personal skills

• Action oriented
• Well Organized
• Motivated
• Fast learner
• Well organized
• Excited by working in the biggest online retailer in Africa
• Very independent with a strong ability to go further than the expectations
• Basic excel skills needed

As a whole, we expect someone working hard, passionate and creative. 

We offer:

• A unique experience in an international, entrepreneurial, yet structured environment
• An unparalleled personal and professional improvement as our longer-term objective is to train the next generation of leaders for our future internet ventures
• The opportunity to be part of a team full of talented people with the best backgrounds

Package:

• 6 to 9 month internship and full time positions available
• Mombasa

If you want to become an entrepreneur in e-commerce businesses and join one the fastest growing company in the world, please send your resume to this link https://www.smartrecruiters.com/jumiakenya

Property Reality Company Project Manager Job in Kenya

Job Title: Project Manager
 

Department: Production 
 

Reports to: General Manager
 

Liaises with (Departments): Sales & Marketing, Finance, HR & Administration 

Job Summary: The holder of this position shall be responsible for managing all aspects of land development projects to achieve quality, timing and budget specifications.  

Principal Duties and Responsibilities

• Manage feasibility studies for new projects. Research and compile information for presentation to the MD;
• Manage project budget, schedule and cash flow in accordance with goals;
• Coordinate with municipalities/counties and other government agencies from entitlement to final acceptance;
• Review design documents, site plans, improvement plans for project coordination and accuracy;
• Oversee all aspects of selecting development team, building design, permitting and construction;
• Assess the physical condition of real estate assets, evaluate current/long term financial health, develop financial projections and made recommendations to the MD;
• Manage project accounting functions including managing the budget, tracking of team expenses and minimizing exposure and risk in the project;
• Perform a key role in project planning, budgeting, and identification of resources needed;
• Track all spending and ensure that projects are completed within budget and on schedule;
• Anticipate critical issues, potential problems, risks and present to the MD
• Participate in the development of the annual operational plan, budgets, targets and performance outcomes;
• Participate in the annual review of the company’s strategic plan;
• Check availability and location of all utilities, including sanitary sewer, water, and electricity;
• Check the cost involved in gaining access to these utilities as well as any development impact fees;
• Ensure that construction activities or subdivisions move according to pre- determined schedule;
• Co-ordinate the efforts of all parties involved in the project, which include the surveyors, architects, consultants, contractors, sub-contractors and laborers;
• Devise the project work plans and make revisions as and when need arises;
• Ensure optimum utilization of resources- labor, materials and equipment, and ensuring their procurement at most cost-effective terms;
• Development of effective communications and mechanisms for resolving conflicts among the various participants.

Key Result Areas

• Strong understanding of structural projects and design, construction documents, and construction processes.
• Ability to organize, schedule, and prioritize assignments and tasks that may be assigned
• Comprehensive  weekly  reporting to management
• Good time management and work plan
• Ability to multitask.

Qualification and competences

• Bachelor’s Degree in Structural or Civil Engineering / Construction Management / Quantity Survey;
• Four (4) years’ experience in project management with extensive knowledge of mix-use building systems, including design issues, alternative construction materials and methods.
• Thorough knowledge of legal issues and safety standards in real estate industry;
• Effective time management and logical decision making ability;
• Strong focus on quality of all materials and operations;
• Ability to plan, organizes, coordinate, motivate, lead and boost morale of the teams;
• Optimum utilization of all resources;
• Team player with excellent communication skills.

eMail: recruitment@propertyreality.co.ke

USAID TIS Program Procurement / Logistics Officer Job in Kenya

Seeking: Procurement / Logistics Officer

Are you a Kenyan with Logistics and Supply Chain Experience and interested in working on a Somalia Program?
 

Are you committed to honesty and integrity?
 

Would you like to join a dynamic team working on stabilization initiatives for Somalia? 

Please read on!

USAID Transition Initiatives for Stabilization (TIS) Program: The Transition Initiatives for Stabilization (TIS) program is funded by USAID and responds to the complex crisis that has evolved in Somalia.

The overall program goal is to mitigate conflict; to promote stability and community cohesion, and to strengthen citizens’ relationships with government officials. 

TIS implements quick impact activities linked to longer-term stabilization goals.
 

The TIS program is currently seeking a skilled, diplomatic, effective, and highly motivated Procurement and Logistics Officer. 

As our Procurement and Logistics Officer, you will work closely with the operations coordination and all other TIS functional teams to include and not limited to the program and grants team, the program grantees and vendors to support the above-referenced program objectives.
 

The work of Procurement / Logistics Officer requires detailed knowledge and Somalia experience, highly developed collaboration and networking skills and the exercise of discretion, judgment, and personal responsibility.

Qualifications and skills sought

• University degree level or equivalent in Business Administration, Bachelor of Commerce, Logistics/Procurement and Supply Chain Management or any other appropriate field.
• Minimum four (4) years relevant experience in a similar position, with specific focus on local/international procurement, clearing & forwarding, VAT exemption processes, Kenyan/Somalia laws and regulations, fleet management, insurance and inventory/stock/supplies management, development and control.
• Previous experience with USAID funded program, International or Local NGOs is preferred.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with senior government personnel, colleagues, donor partners, private sector, and other actors that may be involved in the overall implementation of the project
• Ability to maintain high integrity in performing assigned responsibilities.
• Ability to pay close attention to detail and work with minimal supervision under tight deadlines.
• In addition, must be flexible, willing to perform assigned and additional duties and work irregular hours under unpredictable conditions.
• Ability to work effectively and harmoniously within a multicultural team.
• Demonstrated expertise working in Somalia
• Working knowledge of MS Office and Internet applications.
• Fluency in English, Knowledge of Somali language is preferred
• Must have a valid passport that allows travel within the East African/ Horn region.
• Interest and availability to travel throughout Somalia.

Do you have the above qualifications and skills? 

Please send 

1) a CV 

2) current position and salary history and 

3) three supervisors who can provide references to TIS@dai.com. 

Closing date: Sunday, October 5, 2014. 

Please note only short listed candidates will be contacted.

USAID TIS Program Grants Intern Job in Kenya

Seeking: Grants Intern
 

Grants Department
 

USAID Transition Initiatives for Stabilization (TIS) Program: The Transition Initiatives for Stabilization (TIS) program is funded by USAID and responds to the complex crisis that has evolved in Somalia. 

The overall program goal is to mitigate conflict; to promote stability and community cohesion, and to strengthen citizens’ relationships with government officials. 

TIS implements quick impact activities linked to longer-term stabilization goals.

The TIS program is currently seeking a skilled, diplomatic, effective, and highly motivated Grants Intern to join our Nairobi based grants team.

Qualifications and skills sought:

• Student with degree in either Accounting, Commerce, Financial Management, Political Science, International Relations, International Development or appropriate field.
• Excellent writing and communications skills
• Demonstrated attention to detail, ability to follow procedures and meet deadlines.
• 2 – 3 months internship experience preferably with International NGO is highly desirable.
• Work independently and cooperatively with team members.
• Excellent computer skills (Outlook express, MS Office, emails).
• Good interpersonal skills, ability to multi-task and self-manage
• Ability to work with multi-ethnic team in a culturally appropriate manner
• Must have a good command of English in both oral and writing skills. Somali speaking is an asset.
• Be able to interact with partners and peers.
• Ability and willingness to learn and work with teams based in Nairobi and field sites.

Do you have the above qualifications and skills? 

Please send your CV and three professional references to TIS@dai.com. 

Closing date: Sunday, October 5, 2014. 

Please note only short listed candidates will be contacted.