A Kenyan Job Market

A Kenyan Jobs Market

Thursday 6 February 2014

Sales Executive Vacancy

Sales Executive Vacancy

About Zalego LTD
Zalego is a market leader in East Africa, in software development for the various mobile phone platforms. This being a unique and most rewarding software engineering niche in our current era, Zalego seeks to empower young minds with skills in this field. We strongly believe mobile software engineering is the most rewarding career of this age.
We have been conducting free training, in mobile boot camps at different universities in East Africa. Due to the response and numerous requests for advanced training, Zalego established a training center in Nairobi Westlands. This is the only training center in Kenya that trains for the industry to produce Industry ready experts with hands–on experience.Since the industry training center was established, Zalego has maintained its track record of producing market ready techies. More and more techies have started their own companies, plenty more have gotten promotions in their places of work as others rapidly got newly absorbed into employment.
Zalego prides itself with the exceptional environment devised to nurture an all-round competent software developer cum entrepreneur. Zalego is endowed with; a test phone suit supported by Samsung and Tecno, a business incubation module for entrepreneurship, mentorship and numerous industry connections.
The targeted group are; Post-secondary school students, College students, University students, corporate IT staff and all software programming enthusiasts.
Requirements
  • We are looking for sales/marketers who will be able to sell the company’s brand and services. We are seeking for individuals who are self-driven, well organized, bold and good negotiators .The individuals would be rated according to the number of students they manage to forward for enrollment per month.
  • The remuneration would be on commission basis and also a standard monthly retainer would be offered, based on meeting certain targets.
  • The eligible candidates could be from any profession but a background in sales and marketing would be an added advantage.
  • They should also be IT literate and up-to-date with what is happening in the ICT scene/ecosystem in Kenya.
  • Certificates to prove academic achievements or field experience will be required.



To apply log on to http://careers.n-soko.com/jobs/sales-executive-nairobi-nairobi-area-61831676-d

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted

Executive Assistant vacancy

Executive Assistant
Our client, a global strategy and communications consultancy firm is looking to hire an Executive Assistant to the Chief Operations Officer. Having a one-on-one working relationship with the COO, the Executive Assistant will serves as the primary point of contact for internal and external matters pertaining to the office of the COO.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Operations Support
  • Monitor progress of operations against deliverables, timelines, and budgets.
  • Attend meetings with and/or on behalf of the COO. Take minutes and action points during the meetings and circulate them to the hub and function heads whilst reporting the same to the COO as required.
  • Ensure that all corporate reports from the respective hub and function heads are received by the COO in a timely manner.
  • Analyse and report on the contents of the corporate reports received and advise the COO on corporate performance.
  • Follow-up on execution of pre-agreed action points by the hub and function heads and report back on the progress of the action execution to the COO.
  • Provide oversight over performance of the hubs’ and functions’ dashboard and balance score cards.
  • Research and prepare analysis and recommendations on assignments as directed by the COO
Calendar Management
  • Manage the COO’s calendar. Make the COO’s daily schedules, prioritize and prepare for upcoming meeting, trips and events.
  • Manage all travel arrangements and provide detailed itineraries.
  • Coordinate all incoming and outgoing calls for/from the COO
Communication Coordination
  • Receive all formal/informal and internal/external communication directed to the COO
  • Manage business planning calendar of the company which includes day-to-day and long-term organization.
  • Update all the COO’s intended recipients on relevant information as directed
REQUIREMENTS
  • A graduate with a Master’s level degree with 3-5 years' experience working as an Executive Assistant to a CEO/COO/CTO in a fast paced organization preferably in a financial/technological consultancy firm
  • Possess numerical and analytical skills with a good understanding of corporate finance
  • Excellent oral and written skills, with well-developed relationship skills
  • Strong work ethic and self-discipline, with high energy and personal drive
  • Personable and presentable with unquestionable integrity
Remuneration:our client will pay a competitive package plus benefits, negotiable dependent on experience and demonstrable contribution.
If you are interested in the position and have the skills we are looking for, we would like to hear from you. Please apply on-line for this position attached a copy of your updated resume together with details of your current salary and benefit package at www.careers.tgagroupea.com . The interview process for this position will commence immediately we receive suitable applications.


Please Note: We do not charge individuals any fee to accept or hold their applications in our database. We therefore do not accept any applications from agencies who charge their clients for submitting their resumes

Front Line Manager vacancy

Front Line Manager
Our client, a global security printing, paper making and cash handling systems company, is looking to hire a Front line Manager. The Front Line Manager will be required to lead, control and coordinate the activities of the cells, areas and equipment to ensure that the relevant activities, products or services are planned, processed and delivered to specified standards. They will also be required to champion and facilitate the adoption and integration of lean manufacturing and best practice techniques to secure performance improvements and business unit efficiency whilst supporting the Process Manager in the development of strategic plans for the area.
RESPONSIBILITIES
  • Develop and implement relevant KPI’s to measure the effectiveness of the area of responsibility and ensuring KPI’s are aligned throughout the cells with the requirements of the business, site, internal customers etc.
  • Deliver performance to agreed quality, cost and delivery targets, using relevant Lean Manufacturing Tools and actively drive Continuous Improvement to improve quality and production efficiencies.
  • Ensure the effective communication within their area by cascading information, plans, priorities and providing feedback on KPI’s etc. to cell leaders through team briefs, 1-1’s, visible management systems and MBWA.
  • Develop and implement short and medium term plans for the area which seek to achieve Continuous Improvement through the use of innovative ideas and new technologies.
  • Act as focal point for communication and resolution of issues concerning the area with external and internal customers, suppliers and stakeholders including commercial, sales, technical/R & D departments.
  • Prepare annual departmental operating/capital budgets. Undertake regular reviews to ensure that costs are maintained within budget and all necessary purchasing procedures are followed.
  • Ensure the successful development and use of FMEA’S, Control Plans, SOP’s, Risk Assessments, Work Instructions, data collection & analysis etc., throughout the cells to enable an understanding of process capabilities and continuous improvement. Develop and conduct compliance audits for Risk assessments, Safe Systems of Work and Standard Operating Procedures and Workplace Organisation
  • Develop a preventative and predictive maintenance culture, implementing best practice maintenance regimes and ensuring the principles of asset care are understood and supported within the area.
  • Ensure a safe and healthy workplace including the promotion of the health and safety standards, systems and any relevant initiatives, ensuring that they are understood and applied by all personnel within the section.
  • Always act and behave in a way compliant with all the company guidelines, policies and procedures, especially those relating to HSE and Code of Business Principles.
  • Responsible for the effective selection, training and development of employees in the area including coaching and mentoring of Cell leaders.
  • Ensure all direct reports are appropriately managed and have: current job descriptions; PDRs, SMART objectives linked to business objectives; regular reviews of performance and development needs to enhance performance and capability; motivated and engaged and behave in accordance with the company’s values.
  • To support the behaviour of working as one company, sharing best practice, fostering networks and collaborating with colleagues across the business to resolve issues.
REQUIREMENTS
  • Bachelors’ degree in an engineering field from an accredited institution.
  • Minimum of 3 years’ in depth knowledge and experience:

    • production/technical processes and procedures, particularly with respect to safety, output, quality, security and housekeeping;
    • application of structured problem solving methods; and
    • of HR processes (recruitment, absence management, performance management, grievance handling, disciplinary process management etc.), with the ability to promote good employee relations
  • production/technical processes and procedures, particularly with respect to safety, output, quality, security and housekeeping;
  • application of structured problem solving methods; and
  • of HR processes (recruitment, absence management, performance management, grievance handling, disciplinary process management etc.), with the ability to promote good employee relationsUnderstanding of and ability to communicate World Class Manufacturing techniques including Lean manufacturing, 6 Sigma, SMED, 5S, VSM, KANBAN, KAIZAN etc.
  • Have a track record of implementing best practice.and of being a change agent.
  • Good understanding of budgetary controls and variance analysis within an operational environment.
  • Ability to lead, motivate, coach and develop people and work within a team environment.
  • Have a proven track record of leading multi-disciplinary teams.
Remuneration: The salary for this position is competitive. The package is negotiable dependent on experience and demonstrable contribution.

If you are interested in the position and have the skills we are looking for, we would like to hear from you. Please apply for this position on-line and attached a copy of your updated resume together with details of your current salary and benefit package, at www.careers.tgagroupea.com