Project Manager vacancy

Project Manager vacancy
A brief about the role:
Reporting to the Chief Executive Officer, the Project Manager will lead negotiations with customers and suppliers, provide high level executive support to carriers and domestic customers, drive consistency within the business processes, develop and implement policies and procedures and ensure customer satisfaction
JOB OVERVIEW
More broadly the Project Manager will:

• Undertake responsibility for Project Business Development in East Africa - bidding process, contacts etc
  
• Lead negotiations with customers and suppliers
  
• Execute A to Z Project Management from planning to delivery; project mobilization
  
• Manage client relationships; manage suppliers’ relationships and Heavy Lift vendors in particular
  
• Assume full responsibility of Project Profit & Loss
  
• Reorganize the Project Department; establish Project OPS policies, procedures and reporting guidelines
  
• Share objectives on a monthly, quarterly and annual basis; achieve the monthly KPI’s and support the team in achieving their KPI’s
  
• Lead and develop the Team demonstrating shared goals and values; provide leadership guidance and support to all team members
  
• Set up and implement SOPs , KPIs & SLAs
  
• Drive consistency within the business processes
  
• Implement policies and procedures aiming on customer satisfaction along with customer relationship management plans
  

Desired Skills and Experience
What we require from the successful profile:
To be successful in securing this role it is essential that you will have acquired:



Education

• Bachelor’s degree in supply chain solutions, or equivalent (or additional 3PL/logistics experience); specialized degree in Projects will be considered an advantage
  

Experience

• 12-15 years of experience in a Freight Forwarding, Logistics & Supply Chain role,
  
• Minimum of 5 years in a project management leading role related to Heavy Lifting
  

Skills

• Strong Leadership (Coaching, Developing, Influencing, Team building, Stress management, Motivating & Inspiring others, etc…)
  
• Business strategic skills
  
• Strong presentation, analytical and interpersonal skills
  
• Performance Management (Aligning Performance to Success)
  
• Product knowledge (air/sea/overland)
  
• Project Management skills
  
• Process Mapping orientation
  
• Contract Management skills
  
• Customer Relations/Focus
  

Able to demonstrate

• Positive Attitude
  
• Self-disciplined
  
• Ownership
  
• Solutions centric
  
• Persistent and resilient
  
• Team player
  

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Communications Officer Vacancy (3-Year Contract)

Communications Officer Vacancy (3-Year Contract)
The KenGen Foundation was established in 2012 and is charged with the responsibility of managing and upscaling KenGen Company’s Corporate Social Investment (CSI).
The Foundation is looking for an individual who is creative and imaginative, organized, highly motivated, and a great communicator to join a dynamic team where he will focus on the internal and external communications on the activities of the Foundation.
Key Responsibilities

• Reporting to the Managing Trustee, the Communications Officer will develop and execute communication objectives and plans that realize KenGen Foundation strategic plans, manage media relations, coordinate publicity activities, edit, design and facilitate production of publications including newsletters, leaflets and brochures for internal & external communications.
  
• He/she will engage with key stakeholders – The Foundation team, Corporate Affairs team, other Company business units and communities, to generate relevant and engaging content that can be appropriately shared with employees and the public to further our cause.
  
• Other duties will include, and not limited to preparing and dispatching news releases, writing speeches as well as editing feature articles, video & still photography.
  
• The candidate will also lead in social media management – web content updates and development and implementation of The Foundations social media campaigns on You Tube, Face book, Twitter and other social media.
  
• Other duties will include coordination of internal and external events, researching and preparing reports for the Board of Trustees and various presentations.
  

Qualifications & Skills

• Candidates should possess a University degree in Communications, Public & Media Relations, or other related fields.
  
• Post graduate degree in the same fields will be an added advantage.
  
• A hands-on multi-media skills in desktop publishing, film, photography, graphic design programs, word press blogs and websites as well as a professional command of IT absolutely necessary.
  
• Have a proven track record and at least 4 years experience in corporate communications.
  
• Experience in communications on conservation and philanthropic issues will be an added advantage.
  

Applications by qualified candidates ONLY should be submitted online to the Managing Trustee at info@kengenfoundation.co.ke
Candidate should attach their CV, daytime telephone contacts and three referees.
Applications should reach this address on or before August 22, 2014.

The position offers a competitive package.

Human Resource intern vacancy

Human Resource intern vacancy

Flexi personnel, a fast growing specialised recruitment agency, seeks to recruit a Human Resource intern who will assist the company with its recruitment needs and also in their payroll duties. The intern will assist the various departments wit their recruitment needs, support in the shortlisting of candidates for various roles while supporting the daily maintenance of the job seekers database, both manual and electronic.

The successful candidate will also respond to incoming telephone inquiries and carry out any other HR duties assigned.
In addition to the above duties, the intern will maintain payroll information by collecting, calculating, and entering data; prepare reports by compiling summaries of earnings, taxes, deductions, leave, disability, and non-taxable wages among others
Applicants must have until CPA II, degree/higher diploma in Human Resource Management from a recognized institution, strong administration and organizational skills and the ability to work as part of a team.
You should also possess strong verbal and written communication skills, ability to work in a highly confidential environment, ability to work effectively under pressure and excellent knowledge of business finance and processes.

It is important to note that experience is not a must for an applicant.
Detailed Job Description can be found HERE


To apply, qualified applicants should send their CV only to jobs@flexi-pesronnel.com before 20th August 2014.