Unilever
Welfare Assistant vacancy
Unposting
Date:
Mar-03-2014, 11:59:00 PM
Schedule:
Full-time
Primary
Location: Kenya-Rift
Valley-Kericho-Kericho-Plantations
Shift:
Day
Job
Job:
Supply
Chain
Travel:
Yes,
5 % of the Time
Job
description
Main
Accountabilities
·
Participate in the preparation of Unit welfare budgets &
performance.
· Responsible for cascading Company information
relating to welfare.
· Co-ordinate training of employees on
policies relating to Human Rights, Counselling & work
standards.
· Facilitate the implementation of all company
policies and procedures in the Department/Unit.
· Coach and
mentor employees in their units with regards to welfare & human
rights issues.
· Participate in Dignity Enhancement Committee
meetings with the leadership team and rollout actions in the units as
deemed fit.
· Coordinate Dignity Enhancement Committee (DEC)
agenda in respective units and departments and communicate the same
to Welfare Manager.
· Participate in housing committee meetings
and ensure implementation of actions in their units
· Facilitate
counselling to employees as may be required.
· Responsible for
the upkeep of villages, schools, social halls etc.
· Drive social
campaigns, audit and report on welfare issues, Human Rights and other
areas as may be allocated by the LT/Unit Management from time to
time.
· Promote water treatment and conservation of water,
electricity and other utilities in the villages.
· Participate in
welfare related conflict resolution and escalation at unit
level.
Required
Skills
·
Graduate in social science, Business Administration, Sociology,
Psychology, Human Resources, Agriculture and Horticulture.
·
Atleast two years relevant experience
To
apply for this vacancy log on to
https://unilever.taleo.net/careersection/external/jobdetail.ftl?job=140003FT
Wednesday, 19 February 2014
General Manager Vegetable and Herb Production
General
Manager Vegetable and Herb Production
About this company
Desired Skills and Experience
Ideally a graduate you will have a proven track record in agronomy, mechanisation and/or farm management within the fresh produce sector supported by FACTS and BASIS, and ideally with some overseas experience. You will need to have proven skills in Agronomy, Operations and General Management .
This role may appeal to you if are a young and ambitious grower looking for the next opportunity to develop your career in a large and successful business or alternatively you might be a more established farm manager now looking for an overseas role
Job description
Our client is a market leader in the production and processing of vegetables for export and is well established in Kenya. They supply added value vegetable products to markets in the UK and Continental Europe. As a result of continued growth the position of General Manager – Vegetables and Herbs Production based in Naivasha has arisen to run the farming operation.
Background
The position is based at the production unit at Lake Naivasha, some two hours south of Nairobi, an operation which employs a core staff of 250-300 people and exports around 7000 tonnes of vegetable product annually. The business exports fresh vegetables daily throughout the season supplying a multitude of customers throughout Europe.
The Job
Working closely with and reporting in to the Regional General Manager, the GM role will be to manage the day to day operations of the business, delivering the required vegetables and fresh herbs to the customer requirements, assisting in the planned expansion of the business and helping drive the profitability of the business. This role is an integral part of the team strategically managing the vegetable, herb growing and farming operations such that they profitably maintain shareholder satisfaction in a sustainable manner. The key result areas are:
• Planning, developing and implementing a growing strategy aligned to the company’s business plan which delivers best practice within the farming operation and therefore long term sustainable competitive advantage, growth and profitability;
• Leading, mentoring, managing and developing individuals and teams to achieve the desired strategic goals through effective communication; and
• Contributing to the management of the company and promoting a culture which enables people to think, be stimulated and enjoy what they do as a valued member of the business
The person
Ideally a graduate you will have a proven track record in agronomy, mechanisation and/or farm management within the fresh produce sector supported by FACTS and BASIS, and ideally with some overseas experience. You will need to have proven skills in Agronomy, Operations and General Management .
This role may appeal to you if are a young and ambitious grower looking for the next opportunity to develop your career in a large and successful business or alternatively you might be a more established farm manager now looking for an overseas role.
The position comes with a generous basic salary, accommodation, car and bonus.
To apply please send your CV with your current salary details to martin@hendbrown.com
About this company
Desired Skills and Experience
Ideally a graduate you will have a proven track record in agronomy, mechanisation and/or farm management within the fresh produce sector supported by FACTS and BASIS, and ideally with some overseas experience. You will need to have proven skills in Agronomy, Operations and General Management .
This role may appeal to you if are a young and ambitious grower looking for the next opportunity to develop your career in a large and successful business or alternatively you might be a more established farm manager now looking for an overseas role
Job description
Our client is a market leader in the production and processing of vegetables for export and is well established in Kenya. They supply added value vegetable products to markets in the UK and Continental Europe. As a result of continued growth the position of General Manager – Vegetables and Herbs Production based in Naivasha has arisen to run the farming operation.
Background
The position is based at the production unit at Lake Naivasha, some two hours south of Nairobi, an operation which employs a core staff of 250-300 people and exports around 7000 tonnes of vegetable product annually. The business exports fresh vegetables daily throughout the season supplying a multitude of customers throughout Europe.
The Job
Working closely with and reporting in to the Regional General Manager, the GM role will be to manage the day to day operations of the business, delivering the required vegetables and fresh herbs to the customer requirements, assisting in the planned expansion of the business and helping drive the profitability of the business. This role is an integral part of the team strategically managing the vegetable, herb growing and farming operations such that they profitably maintain shareholder satisfaction in a sustainable manner. The key result areas are:
• Planning, developing and implementing a growing strategy aligned to the company’s business plan which delivers best practice within the farming operation and therefore long term sustainable competitive advantage, growth and profitability;
• Leading, mentoring, managing and developing individuals and teams to achieve the desired strategic goals through effective communication; and
• Contributing to the management of the company and promoting a culture which enables people to think, be stimulated and enjoy what they do as a valued member of the business
The person
Ideally a graduate you will have a proven track record in agronomy, mechanisation and/or farm management within the fresh produce sector supported by FACTS and BASIS, and ideally with some overseas experience. You will need to have proven skills in Agronomy, Operations and General Management .
This role may appeal to you if are a young and ambitious grower looking for the next opportunity to develop your career in a large and successful business or alternatively you might be a more established farm manager now looking for an overseas role.
The position comes with a generous basic salary, accommodation, car and bonus.
To apply please send your CV with your current salary details to martin@hendbrown.com
Microsoft Technical account manager vacancy
Microsoft
Technical account manager
vacancy
Location: Kenya - Non Location Specific, KE
Job Category: Services & Consulting
Location: Kenya - Non Location Specific, KE
Job ID: 866846-134337
Division: Services & Support
Technical Account Manager
Location
If you’re highly proactive and motivated by exceeding your customers’ expectations, we’ll provide a wealth of opportunities to develop your service delivery management skills, and career with an industry leader.
Technical account management at Microsoft
This role is all about service delivery management. As the conduit between your customers and our global resources, you’ll manage relationships with clients, their relationship with our technology and a range of activities related to improving the operational health of their IT.
The value the Technical account manager brings is increased customer satisfaction, reduced support costs, and the awareness needed around product improvements.
Key Responsibilities:
As a trusted adviser, you’ll ensure customers are making the most of their technology by creating a bespoke service delivery plan to improve operational stability and performance. An analytical problem solver, you’ll collaborate with internal teams to gain expert knowledge. Troubleshoot, drill down into any issues, share opportunities and ultimately provide high level recommendations to our customers. Highly organized, you’ll not only work with colleagues to plan the best course of action - you’ll ensure we’ve teams in place to deliver it too.
It’s your chance to:
Become immersed in a global organization that offers plenty of opportunities to grow
Enjoy access to refreshingly innovative technology
Have the entire Microsoft network at your fingertips
Get out of the office and alongside your clients, whilst building strong connections with internal teams too
Collaborate with programmatic colleagues across a worldwide organization
Benefit from the mobile technology you need to work flexible
Benefits of Microsoft:
Microsoft has always been about recognising the value that different life experiences and viewpoints bring to our business. We seek out people from diverse backgrounds and encourage them to take risks and approach challenges unconventionally.
Everyone works differently and is motivated by different things. That’s why we offer competitive pay and an wide assortments of benefits to help you make the most of your life at work and away from it. In exchange for a job well done, we will reward you well, invest in your health and financial future, and because you are more than your job make sure you have time to pursue your interests and passions away from the office. Even our products and technologies help you balance work with your life away from work by making it easier to work remotely and manage your schedule.
Skills and qualifications:
IT industry background, ideally within service delivery
Experience in client facing role
Strong time, project and priority management skills
Degree or equivalent in Computer Science, Engineering or equivalent
Able to plan for and rise to a range of project and customer challenges
Experienced in IT operations and technical infrastructure
ITIL certified
In Microsoft Services, we help businesses around the world to accelerate the power of Microsoft products and technologies. Working with 60,000 partners worldwide on some of the largest and most complex technological challenges around, we provide technical consulting and support services to 54 million customers
To apply for this vacancy log on to
http://www.microsoft-careers.com/job/Kenya-Non-Location-Specific-TAM-Job/38828500/?feedId=25&utm_source=LinkedInJobPostings&utm_campaign=Microsoft
Location: Kenya - Non Location Specific, KE
Job Category: Services & Consulting
Location: Kenya - Non Location Specific, KE
Job ID: 866846-134337
Division: Services & Support
Technical Account Manager
Location
If you’re highly proactive and motivated by exceeding your customers’ expectations, we’ll provide a wealth of opportunities to develop your service delivery management skills, and career with an industry leader.
Technical account management at Microsoft
This role is all about service delivery management. As the conduit between your customers and our global resources, you’ll manage relationships with clients, their relationship with our technology and a range of activities related to improving the operational health of their IT.
The value the Technical account manager brings is increased customer satisfaction, reduced support costs, and the awareness needed around product improvements.
Key Responsibilities:
As a trusted adviser, you’ll ensure customers are making the most of their technology by creating a bespoke service delivery plan to improve operational stability and performance. An analytical problem solver, you’ll collaborate with internal teams to gain expert knowledge. Troubleshoot, drill down into any issues, share opportunities and ultimately provide high level recommendations to our customers. Highly organized, you’ll not only work with colleagues to plan the best course of action - you’ll ensure we’ve teams in place to deliver it too.
It’s your chance to:
Become immersed in a global organization that offers plenty of opportunities to grow
Enjoy access to refreshingly innovative technology
Have the entire Microsoft network at your fingertips
Get out of the office and alongside your clients, whilst building strong connections with internal teams too
Collaborate with programmatic colleagues across a worldwide organization
Benefit from the mobile technology you need to work flexible
Benefits of Microsoft:
Microsoft has always been about recognising the value that different life experiences and viewpoints bring to our business. We seek out people from diverse backgrounds and encourage them to take risks and approach challenges unconventionally.
Everyone works differently and is motivated by different things. That’s why we offer competitive pay and an wide assortments of benefits to help you make the most of your life at work and away from it. In exchange for a job well done, we will reward you well, invest in your health and financial future, and because you are more than your job make sure you have time to pursue your interests and passions away from the office. Even our products and technologies help you balance work with your life away from work by making it easier to work remotely and manage your schedule.
Skills and qualifications:
IT industry background, ideally within service delivery
Experience in client facing role
Strong time, project and priority management skills
Degree or equivalent in Computer Science, Engineering or equivalent
Able to plan for and rise to a range of project and customer challenges
Experienced in IT operations and technical infrastructure
ITIL certified
In Microsoft Services, we help businesses around the world to accelerate the power of Microsoft products and technologies. Working with 60,000 partners worldwide on some of the largest and most complex technological challenges around, we provide technical consulting and support services to 54 million customers
To apply for this vacancy log on to
http://www.microsoft-careers.com/job/Kenya-Non-Location-Specific-TAM-Job/38828500/?feedId=25&utm_source=LinkedInJobPostings&utm_campaign=Microsoft
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