Unit Managers – Nairobi (2)vacancies

Unit Manager – Nairobi (2)vacancies

Britam Insurance Careers 2014

We are seeking to fill the 4 vacancies as follows;Unit Manager – Kitengela Branch (2) – Should reside in Kitengela and its environs
Unit Manager – Nairobi (2)
The individuals should be proactive and self-driven. They should have experience in recruiting and developing a high caliber team capable of meeting their individualand company targets. The individual should also be good selling insurance products and will also be expected to sell and meet a given personal target.
The main role of a Unit Manager will be to ensure that high production targets are met through a team of Financial advisors and his/her personal production.
Key roles will include;

• Identify, recruit and retain high caliber financial advisors and meet the unit recruitment requirements
  
• Develop a high caliber, highly motivated, disciplined and productive team of 15 or more capable of meeting their individual and company targets.
  
• Meet and exceed targets allocated to the unit on all lines of business.
  
• Co-ordinate, supervise and motivate Financial Advisors in the unit and ensure that company policies and procedures are observed and performance standards regarding profitability and efficiency are attained within the set deadlines.
  

Training: To give effective field training for all Financial Advisors in the Unit.
Professionalism: Promote and project in all sales activity a high degree of professionalism within the unit.
Qualifications, Knowledge, Experience

• Bachelor’s degree or relevant professional qualifications in areas such as education, marketing, economics or finance and accounting with a strong flair for sales. Computer literate (evidence required)
  
• Proven experience and success as a team manager in insurance sales will be a definite advantage;
  
• A high sales drive and a strong will to succeed with ability to manage others;
  
• Mature, confident, articulate and with strong communication skills;
  
• Results oriented with ability to work under strict deadlines and meet sales targets;
  
• Well groomed, presentable and strong interpersonal skills;
  

If this position is of interest to you, please email your detailed curriculum vitae and covering letter explaining how you would meet the demands of this challenging position giving full names and contacts of 3 referees to njomo@britam.co.ke
Applications should be received not later than Friday, 28th February 2014.Hard copies can be dropped at our offices Phoenix House, 1st floor, Kenyatta Avenue addressed to the Branch Manager.

In the event you do not hear from us by 1st June 2014, please consider your application unsuccessful as only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Product Safety and Compliance Specialist vacancy

Product Safety and Compliance Specialist vacancy
Job description
Dow (NYSE: DOW) combines the power of science and technology to passionately innovate what is essential to human progress. The Company is driving innovations that extract value from the intersection of chemical, physical and biological sciences to help address many of the world's most challenging problems such as the need for clean water, clean energy generation and conservation, and increasing agricultural productivity. Dow's integrated, market-driven, industry-leading portfolio of specialty chemical, advanced materials, agrosciences and plastics businesses delivers a broad range of technology-based products and solutions to customers in approximately 180 countries and in high growth sectors such as packaging, electronics, water, coatings and agriculture. In 2013, Dow had annual sales of more than $57 billion and employed approximately 53,000 people worldwide. The Company's more than 6,000 products are manufactured at 201 sites in 36 countries across the globe. References to "Dow" or the "Company" mean The Dow Chemical Company and its consolidated subsidiaries unless otherwise expressly noted. More information about Dow can be found at www.dow.com


We currently have a challenging opportunity for a Product Safety and Compliance Specialist (m/f)


The EMEA EH&S and Sustainability organization has a job opportunity for a Product Safety Specialist (PSS) for Africa reporting to the Associate EHS&S Regulatory Director EMEA.
The EMEA Product Safety organization provides product safety and expertise and supports all Dow businesses to ensure that products are manufactured and placed on the market in compliance with national, local and Dow requirements. The PSS for Africa is responsible for supporting the business growth in this area with increasing regulatory complexity and requirements by understanding/interpreting national and local product EH&S regulations, monitoring EHS product regulatory developments, establishing the necessary external networks for advocacy, and being the main local Dow contact for EH&S product regulations in case of inspections or other enforcement actions by the local authorities. The PSS for Africa will also perform internal product regulatory assessments and provide assistance in petitioning for registrations/permits and will be responsible for relevant reporting. In the area of hazard communication, the PSS will provide local expertise to global Hazard Communication program. In the area of product stewardship, the PSS will assist businesses in addressing customer regulatory inquiries; provide appropriate product stewardship training to business partners, distributors and customers; and support business risk management for new applications and products.
In addition the first EHS&S Product safety role in Africa is expected to assess and advise the Dow organization on the needs for additional resources on the continent and options analysis and recommendations for structuring those roles in Africa
Key responsibilities include:

• To provide country-specific assistance and guidance to businesses and other functions to ensure compliance with Dow’s Global Product Stewardship Management Standard and applicable EH&S-related product regulations in the area of responsibility.
  
• To monitor relevant regional/national/local product legislative and regulatory developments, such as new regulations and emerging short and long term trends that may have an impact on Dow businesses.
  
• To lead and/or assist with advocacy efforts to represent the business interests on new product regulations or regulatory changes with external stakeholders (e.g. industry trade associations, regulatory agencies, etc.) and to support the businesses in specific, product and/or application related advocacy efforts.
  
• To provide interpretations of product regulations and to communicate to the relevant Dow business clients, country leadership and EH&S leadership on local regulatory developments and emerging short and long term regulatory trends.
  
• To provide assistance to the businesses to develop the appropriate documentation and tools to enable them to efficiently communicate with their customers on national or regional product regulatory matters.
  
• To be the local Dow EH&S product regulatory resource for customers, authorities, industry associations and the Dow sales force.
  
• To handle product registrations/notifications/reporting, i.e.: Country specific product registrations, as well as application-specific dossiers and other declarations, as applicable by country.
  
• To support hazard communication needs of all businesses by providing expertise, interpretations and assessments of national and local hazard communication requirements.
  
• Provide product stewardship training to business partners, distributors and customers.
  
• Support EH&S business risk assessment/management needed for new applications and products.
  
• To support new business development and product and business growth, e.g. integration of new acquisitions, Joint Ventures where Dow is providing EH&S Product Regulatory services, etc
  

Desired Skills and Experience

• Bachelor or Master’s degree, preferably in science or engineering discipline, with a minimum of 3-5 years of industrial experience in chemical or related industry minimum (5-10 years of experience is preferred)
  
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  
• Proven ability to work independently, cross-business, cross-function, with remote reporting lines
  
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects
  
• Flexible and team oriented with excellent interpersonal and conflict resolution skills
  
• Experience in the EH&S Product Regulatory field is an advantage, particularly in the chemical industry or a closely related industry
  
• Expected travel: up to 50%
  

To apply for this position log on to https://dow.taleo.net/careersection/2/jobdetail.ftl?job=1310358&lang=en&media_id=39431&src=LinkedIn_Slots

United Nations Administrative officer vacancy

United Nations Administrative officer vacancy

Job Title: ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER (PROJECT), P4
Department/ Office: United Nations Office at Nairobi
19 February 2014
Job Opening number: 14-ADM-UNON-32639-R-NAIROBI (E)



Org. Setting and Reporting
The United Nations Office at Nairobi (UNON) is the UN headquarters in Africa and the representative office of the Secretary-General. We support programme implementation of the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) and the UN Human Settlements Programme (UNHABITAT) globally, as well as other UN offices in Kenya, by providing administrative, conference and information services (www.unon.org). This post is located in the Office of the Director, Division of Administrative Services, (DAS) at the Nairobi duty station

Responsibilities
Under the direct supervision of the Director, DAS, the incumbent will perform the following functions: 1.Human Resource Management: Initiate and coordinate actions covering the entire span of human resource activities, e.g., recruitment, placement, promotion, performance appraisal, vacancies, job classification reviews, separation of staff members, training; Provide expert advice with respect to conditions of service, duties and responsibilities, and privileges and entitlements under the Staff Rules and Regulations; Represent the Division at Departmental Panels and appointment bodies; Reviews post incumbency reports for purposes of vacancy management and staffing table control; Lead, oversee and coordinate the preparation and implementation of the work program and budget to ensure compatibility with work priorities and objectives, taking into account the most effective use of resources. 2. Budget and Finance: Initiate and conduct studies to improve budget reporting systems and cost-effective utilization of program resource; Monitor and control budgetary allocations through regular reviews; drafts routine and ad hoc outputs; and provide effective monitoring reports and data; Identify deviations from plans and proposes corrective measures; Establish and maintain a set of sound policies, procedures, standards and tools which are consistent with UN policy and practices. 3. General Administration: Implement and monitor support services, including procurement of supplies and services; transport, travel and, communications, engineering and information technology support; and provision of local utilities and service requirements; Supervise staff team and/or provide advice to others on human resource administration, financial administration and management information issues and practices to colleagues; Produce major/complex reports for management; Provide expert guidance and leadership to more junior staff. 4. Perform other related duties as may be assigned
Competencies
•Professionalism: Knowledge of administrative, budgetary, financial and human resources policies and procedures. Ability to apply various United Nations administrative rules and regulations in work situations. Conceptual analytical and evaluative skills to conduct independent research and analysis. Ability to identify issues, formulate opinions, make conclusions and recommendations. Shows pride in work and in achievements; is conscientious and efficient in meeting commitments, observing deadlines and achieving results; is motivated by professional rather than personal concerns; shows persistence when faced with difficult problems or challenges; remains calm in stressful situations.
•Communication: Speaks and writes clearly and effectively; listens to others, correctly interprets messages from others and responds appropriately; asks questions to clarify, and exhibits interest in having two-way communication; tailors language, tone, style and format to match audience; demonstrates openness in sharing information and keeping people informed.
•Teamwork: Works collaboratively with colleagues to achieve organizational goals; solicits input by genuinely valuing others' ideas and expertise; is willing to learn from others; places team agenda before personal agenda; supports and acts in accordance with final group decision, even when such decisions may not entirely reflect own position; shares credit for team accomplishments and accepts joint responsibility for team shortcomings.
•Planning& Organizing: Develops clear goals that are consistent with agreed strategies; identifies priority activities and assignments; adjusts priorities as required; allocates appropriate amount of time and resources for completing work; foresees risks and allows for contingencies when planning; monitors and adjusts plans and actions as necessary; uses time efficiently.
Education
Advanced university degree (Master's degree or equivalent) in business or public administration, finance, accounting, law or related area. A first-level university degree in combination with qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.
Work Experience
A minimum of seven years of progressively responsible experience in administration, finance, accounting, human resources management or related field.  Qualifying years of experience are calculated following the receipt of the first level university degree recognized by the United Nations.
Languages
English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For this position fluency in oral and written English is required. Working knowledge of another UN language is desirable
Assessment Method
Evaluation of qualified candidates may include an assessment exercise which will be followed by competency-based interview.
Special Notice
This position is funded for an initial period of one year and may be subject to extension.
Staff members are subject to the authority of the Secretary-General and to assignment by him or her. In his context, all staff are expected to move periodically to new functions in their careers in accordance with established rules and procedures.1.All applicants are strongly encouraged to apply on-line as soon as possible after the job opening has been posted and well before the deadline stated in the job opening. On-line applications will be acknowledged where an email address has been provided.
2. If you do not receive an e-mail acknowledgement within 24 hours of submission, your application may not have been received. In such cases, please resubmit the application, if necessary. If the problem persists, please seek technical assistance through the Inspira "Need Help?" link.




To apply for this posotion please log on to https://inspira.un.org/psc/UNCAREERS/EMPLOYEE/HRMS/c/UN_CUSTOMIZATIONS.UN_JOB_DETAIL.GBL?Page=UN_JOB_DETAIL&Action=A&JobOpeningId=32639