A Kenyan Job Market
A Kenyan Jobs Market
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
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
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