Systems Analysts vacancy

Systems Analysts vacancy

Solutions Unlimited
Job Details
Location: To be based in Nairobi Kenya- travel across Africa
Terms: 1 year contract renewable
Solutions Unlimited is a leading privately owned comprehensive technology solution and service provider registered under the Business Act of the Government of Kenya as Solutions Masterminds Investment.
The core business of Solutions Unlimited is the delivery of ICT solutions to a broad range of clients in both Public and Private sectors in Kenya.
We do this through focusing on ‘thought leadership’, facilitating new strategies, building and implementing business and broad based technology solutions.
We have specialists and industry experts who develop ‘best-practices’ and ‘best of breed’ solutions, thus making us a leading service provider in Kenya in the following areas:

• CCTV and Biometric Access control systems
  
• Web development and hosting
  
• Design and implementation of IT networks
  
• IT consultancy, support and help desk.
  

For more about the company, visit www.solutionsunlimited.co.ke
A systems analyst designs new IT solutions to improve business efficiency and productivity.
The work might be for an external client or an internal client (such as a department within the same organization).
Working closely with the client, analysts examine existing business models and flows of data, discuss their findings with the client, and design an appropriate improved IT solution.
They act as the liaison between the client and the developers.
They produce outline designs and costing of new systems, specifying the operations the system will perform, and the way data will be viewed by the end-user, present their design to the client and, once it is approved, work closely with the client team to implement the solution.
Typical work activities
The systems analysts work will involve:

• liaising extensively with external or internal clients;
  
• analyzing clients’ existing systems;
  
• translating client requirements into highly specified project briefs;
  
• identifying options for potential solutions and assessing them for both technical and business suitability;
  
• drawing up specific proposals for modified or replacement systems;
  
• producing project feasibility reports;
  
• presenting proposals to clients;
  
• working closely with developers and a variety of end users to ensure technical compatibility and user satisfaction;
  
• ensuring that budgets are adhered to and deadlines met;
  
• drawing up a testing schedule for the complete system;
  
• overseeing the implementation of a new system;
  
• planning and working flexibly to a deadline;
  
• writing user manuals;
  
• providing training to users of a new system;
  
• Keeping up to date with technical and industry developments.
  

Requirements
The preferred candidate must possess a degree in any of the following:

• computer science/information technology;
  
• information management systems;
  
• business information systems;
  
• mathematics;
  
• Electrical/electronic engineering.
  

Additionally, the candidate must have the following qualifications:

• At least 3 years experience in a busy IT environment.
  
• CCNA certification
  
• A+ certification
  
• Microsoft Certified IT Professional (MCITP) certification
  
• Knowledge of Data base management
  

Please send your CV ONLY in PDF format to hr@solutionsunlimited.co.ke on or before 31st March 2014.

Only successful candidates will be contacted.

Sales & Marketing Manager vacancy

Sales & Marketing Manager vacancy

Elda yoghurts
Job Details
Elda yoghurts seeks highly qualified candidates for the following positions middle level Sales & Marketing Manager to grow the business in western region.
We are small rural based agribusiness enterprise in Busia county making dairy products with potential for future expansion.
Location: Western Region
Purpose: Responsible for care and follow up for participants enrolled in research studies and non-research clients.
Duties & Responsibilities:

• Develop pricing strategies, balancing firm objectives and customer satisfaction.
  
• Identify, develop, and evaluate marketing strategy, based on knowledge of establishment objectives, market characteristics, and cost and markup factors.
  
• Evaluate the financial aspects of product development, such as budgets, expenditures, research and development appropriations, and return-on-investment and profit-loss projections.
  
• Formulate, direct and coordinate marketing activities and policies to promote products and services, working with advertising and promotion managers.
  
• Direct the training, and performance evaluations of marketing and sales staff and oversee their daily activities.
  
• Negotiate contracts with vendors and distributors to manage product distribution, establishing distribution networks and developing distribution strategies.
  
• Review & identify the business gaps & develop the sales activities
  

Requirements

• Minimum of 2 years working experience in sales/ marketing of fast moving consumer products.
  
• A diploma / degree or equivalent in Marketing or business related from a recognized institution.
  
• Able to work with limited supervision
  
• Proactive and reliable
  
• Intellectually curious and devoted to evidence based practice
  
• Team player
  

Apply online with the job title “Sales & Marketing Manager” on the subject line.
Applications should be received on or before 24th February, 2014



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United Nations Administrative assistant vacancy

United Nations Administrative assistant vacancy

Job Title: ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT, G7
United Nations Office at Nairobi
Deadline: 28 February 2014
Job Opening number: 14-ADM-UNON-31796-R-NAIROBI (X)



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. UNON supports programme implementation of the UN 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 Host Country Relations Services Unit (HCRSU), Support Services Service (SSS) Section, United Nations Office at Nairobi
Responsibilities
Under the supervision of the Manager, Host Country Services Unit, the incumbent will be responsible for the following functions:- 1. Assist in carrying out the work programme of the
Unit; Deputize for the Manager in his absence; Assist in the preparation of budget, distribute and assign work to the General Service Staff in the Unit. 2. Assist the Manager in applying the immigration, duty-free and tax exemptions provisions of the Host Country Agreement:-
Coordinate with relevant Government of Kenya (GoK) representatives to negotiate and solve
sensitive and complicated problems escalating issues to the Manager if necessary; Ensure that information available to staff on immigration, duty-free, and VAT exemptions is updated and conduct briefing to new staff members on the same; Keep abreast of the daily press and maintain regular contact with relevant GoK offices; Supervise the liaison function with GoK offices to ensure timely processing of the relevant documents, exemptions and claims. 3. Ensure records relating to transactions processed by GoK offices and entered into the electronic database is up to date and secure;- Track the expiry dates of documents, visas, and remind staff members to initiate action for renewal; Maintain up to date vehicle registration and issuance/return of red number plates database. 4. Monitor field staff overtime; Prepare workload statistics and generate reports as required; Provide inputs to the HCSU budget, statistical and performance reports; Prepare correspondence, notes verbales, covering letters, and reports upon request. 5. Supervise field staff:- Provide guidance, supervision and work distribution; Guide focal points of subscribing agencies; Foster teamwork and communication among staff. 6. Perform other related duties as may be assigned.
Competencies
Professionalism: Ability to perform a broad range of administrative functions; Is conscientious and efficient in meeting commitments, observing deadlines and achieving
results, shows persistence when faced with difficult problems or challenges.
 Team work: Works collaboratively with colleagues to achieve organizational goals; Solicits input by genuinely valuing others' ideas and expertise; Shares credit for team
accomplishments and accepts joint responsibility for team shortcomings.
 Client Orientation: Considers all those to whom services are provided to be "clients" and
seeks to see things from clients' point of view; Establishes and maintains productive
partnerships with clients by gaining their trust and respect; Identifies clients' needs and
matches them to appropriate solutions; Monitors ongoing developments inside and outside
the clients' environment to keep informed and anticipate problems; Keeps clients informed of progress or setbacks in projects; Meets timeline for delivery of products or services to client.
 Planning and 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
High school diploma or equivalent is required. Additional technical training in administrative
fields is desirable.
Work Experience
A minimum of ten years of progressively responsible experience within the UN system, at least two of which must be in the administration of host country services/protocol services.
Languages
English and French are the working language of United Nations Secretariat. For the post
advertised, fluency in oral and written English is required. Working knowledge of another UN
language is desirable
Special Notice
Appointment against this post is on a local basis. External candidates will be considered only when no suitable internal candidate from the duty station is identified. The Candidate is
responsible for any travel expenses incurred in order to take-up appointment. Staff members are subjected to the authority of Secretary-General and to assignment by him or her. In this context, all staff are expected to move periodically to new functions in their careers in accordance with established rules and procedures. All applicants are strongly encouraged to apply online as soon as possible after the job opening has been posted and well before the deadline stated in the job opening. Online applications will be acknowledged where an email address has been provided. 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.



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