East African Breweries Personal Assistant vacancy

East African Breweries Personal Assistant to the Managing Director, KBL
Personal Assistant to the Managing Director, KBL
Diageo Nairobi - Kenya
Job description
****Application deadline: 21 st September, 2014****This role reports the Managing Director, KBLContext/Scope:KBL produces & distributes a large portfolio of alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages; it also includes a malting plant and a glass factory within its matrix of companies and operates throughout the EA region. Our business model includes publicly quoted companies, joint ventures and 3rd party distributors.
KBL’s businesses produce and sell a range of local beer and spirit brands including Tusker, Senator Keg and Guinness (beer) and Kane Extra Gold; Richot and V&A (spirits). KBL’s association with Diageo make it also the leading premium spirits company in East Africa, and its great brands include Johnnie Walker Scotch Whisky, Smirnoff vodka, Baileys and Gilbeys gin.
This role interfaces with Key Stakeholders- KBL Exec Members, Global Diageo leadership, customers; suppliers – (both current and potential), Board of Directors, EABL/Diageo-Strategic Partners, Commercial Managers and BU functional Heads to derive solutions on issues and opportunities confronting EABL/Diageo.Purpose of the role:• Provide support to the Managing Director.
• To manage key deliverables and action points on behalf of the MD.
• To co-ordinate various key leadership meetings chaired by the MDMarket Complexity: KBL has a broad beverage portfolio, consisting of regional and local brands including soft drinks. East Africa has 3 significant regional beer players (SABM and Heineken) and our relationship with each not only includes some form of partnership (ranging from licensed brewing of our brands to profit sharing joint ventures), but also includes them as our competitors in different geographies. Premium spirits has experienced significant growth, and international companies are beginning to dial up their presence in East Africa.Top Accountabilities:
Organizing and Planning Key MD Meetings

• Organization, management and facilitation of key meetings and forums including KBL Exec meetings, EMT and other meetings.
  
• Preparing agendas for meetings.
  
• Efficient management of the MD’s diary & travel arrangements.
  
• Taking minutes and action points from the Exec and MD meetings
  

• Tracking follow-up actions and results.
  
• Constant up-dates on pertinent issues provide consistent support on general business management issues.
  

Production of Key MD Reports

• Coordinate MD board papers, presentations and Strategy papers
  
• Research, analyze, distil and cascade diverse sources of information to develop an understanding of the macroeconomic, social, political, beverage industry and competitive environments.
  
• Preparing, researching and documenting information for meetings as appropriate and as deemed necessary by MD.
  

Stakeholder Management

• Develop & maintain effective working relationships with key stakeholders including Corporate, Heads of BUs, Functions heads, key business partners and external stakeholders.
  

MD Strategic Projects

• Management, tracking and coordination of special MD projects.
  

Support the MD by providing visibility on key revenue growth management areas like sales, cogs etc.Qualification & Experience:University degree qualification or equivalent is required, with at least 2 years’ experience working in an FMCG environment.
Key functional capabilities required for this role are excellent relationship building and influencing skills, highly organised with ability to multi task, excellent written and verbal communication skills, particularly important for managing expectations with stakeholders and external suppliers.

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COCACOLA PACKAGING MECHANICAL TECHNICIAN

COCACOLA PACKAGING MECHANICAL TECHNICIAN
Job Title PACKAGING MECHANICAL TECHNICIAN
Function Supply Chain
Company Nairobi Bottlers
Employment Contract Classification Fixed Term (Temporary)
Location - Town / City Nairobi
Location - Province Other - Non-South African Location
Location - Country Kenya
Job Description
To execute maintenance activities in Asset Care, that will increase productivity of the company’s assets according to SABCO’s engineering standards
Key Duties & Responsibilities
Reporting to the Maintenance controller, the successful candidate’s main responsibilities will be:-
1.Provide 1st line maintenance support to packaging equipment. Involves preventing maintenance, fault finding and corrective maintenance.
2.Execute maintenance activities to ensure maximum availability of production equipment. Maintained SHEQ standards.
3.Participating in failure investigations and root cause analysis and close out of corrective actions.
4.Improve safety of work and machinery.
5.Support and participate in TPM initiatives.. 
Skills, Experience & Education
We are interested in candidates with following qualifications;
Diploma or higher in Mechanical Engineering(Plant Option) or Mechatronics qualification.
• At least 2 years practical experience as a qualified technician in FMCG environment.
• Experience in a highly automated soft drinks manufacturing industry will be an added advantage.

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Microsoft HR Manager

Microsoft HR Manager
Microsoft Kenya - Non Location Specific, Kenya
Job description
HR Manager
Level: 63                                  
Comp Plan: C2
Closing Date: (internal and external) 28/09/14
We live in a big, beautiful, complex world that’s changing all the time. At Microsoft, we’re changing too. We have a new CEO, a new way of thinking and working, and new opportunities that call for radical new approaches combined with our expertise. We’re moving fast, but remain focused on what matters. And what matters is people. Empowering people to do more, to be more, to live more of the life they want to live. To us technology is a facilitator, an expeditor and enabler. Technology isn’t life, but it is life changing.

Microsoft Eastern/Southern Africa is a growing business which is based out of our major office in Kenya. The role will cover a number of countries including operations in Kenya, Rawanda, Uganda, Angola and the Indian Ocean Islands. Africa is a major area of focus for Microsoft, especially with our 4Africa initiative which is built on the dual beliefs that technology can accelerate growth for Africa, and Africa can also accelerate technology for the world.

Key Accountabilities:
- The Senior HR Manager is accountable for driving execution of HR plan for the organization. Contributes business perspective and client requirements to the development of the annual HR plan, which is formed by the HR Director. Commits to delivery of the HR plan within client(s) or business group(s). May deliver lateral work across assigned client or business (e.g. Employee Relations, Performance Management, Employee / Manager Development or Talent Planning and Management)
- Accountable for successful delivery of all HR programs and processes for the assigned client / business group. Key among these programs:
o Staffing Programs: Partners with Staffing Manager / Staffing Director to analyze the Workforce Plan and provide regular updates to client organization. Understands Global Diversity and Inclusion metrics and leverages opportunities to build diversity within the business.
o Employee Relations: Accountable for managing employee relations concerns, adhering to Microsoft and HR policy. Drives resolution of issues, in collaboration with partners in staffing and legal and escalates when necessary.
o Compensation and Benefits: Delivers Compensation and Benefits support for the client / business, in collaboration with COE resources.
o Performance Management: Accountable for delivery of Performance Management processes, including Mid-Year Check-In and Performance Review, and is accountable for delivering calibration sessions during Performance Review.
o Employee / Manager Development: Partners with COE resources to deliver Employee & Management Excellence programs and build capability and effectiveness in the line organization.
o Global Mobility: In fulfillment of the Workforce Plan, is accountable for ensuring that employees identified for international or domestic move are provided with appropriate support and resources from the Global Mobility organization, in fulfillment of Microsoft programs and while adhering to Microsoft policy. Works with Staffing partners and line clients to repatriate employees returning from assignment.
o MS Poll Planning: Supports business leaders in interpreting MS Poll results, and collaborates with these leaders to develop plans to address employee feedback. Collaborates with the HRBI team to ensure administration of the MS Poll follows COE guidance.
- Accountable for talent planning and management for the client / business, in fulfillment of the HR Plan.
o Identifies HIPO employees and drives delivery of local programs for this population, following direction from the COE regarding line / center program responsibilities.
o Designs and delivers talent review discussions, ensuring the client / business has opportunity to review, discuss, and drive development for this talent pool. Collaborates with HR Leadership to design talent planning solutions that will fulfill the HR Plan and serve the business. Supports delivery of People Review for the business through research and delivery of inputs to the People Review deck. Coordinates people planning and movement, in collaboration with business leaders and HR leaders.
o Consults with client to drive organization design and execution of re-organizations. Develops change management plan, manages communications and announcements. Coaches leaders on talent selection, managing impacts to individual employees. Manages re-deployment and force reduction.
o Execute reductions and employee communication per program, coordinating with legal and mitigating risk where appropriate.
- Collaborates with HR leadership and business leadership to diagnose and identify interventions needed to improve organizational effectiveness for client org. Is accountable for successful execution of organizational restructuring, in partnership with business leaders.
- Enables the business to fulfill its D&I strategy. Works with business leaders to ensure understanding of the D&I objectives, and assists to implement D&I plan developed by HR leaders.
- Supports HR-related communications rollouts for client / area / site, ensuring that client / business is prepared to address HR programs and processes with accuracy and following the HR calendar. Collaborates with appropriate COE organizations to gather information, address concerns proactively, and ensure business compliance with HR programs.
- In partnership with HR leaders, is accountable for the organizational health of the client / business, and contributes to efforts to shape and evolve the business culture.
- May have direct responsibility for HR Managers as a people manager, and in this role, is accountable to follow the Microsoft Management Priorities: to attract and develop talent, deliver results through teamwork, and role model Microsoft values.
- May have accountability for horizontal work across the organization (e.g. driving HR program rollout and execution across the organization).
- Ensures the client / business organization follows Microsoft and HR policies and regulations, as well as local workforce laws. Ensures business leaders are making decisions and taking actions that are in accordance with them.

Skills and Qualifications
- Ability to manage HR Programs in a complex and matrix business environment
- Strong communications skills
- Strong analytical skills with ability to apply quantitative analysis to HR programmatic outcomes to assess opportunity for continuous improvement
- Strong business acumen and people acumen, and ability to influence business leaders at an executive level
- Ability to partner across HR to deliver effective business solutions
- Demonstrated exceptional people management and leadership capabilities
- Experience with delivery of HR cycle
- Employee Relations - Build management capability to facilitate an open, inclusive, Microsoft values-based environment that enables effective employee relations. Ensure role is perceived as an objective employee resource and escalation path for unresolved employee relations issues.
- Depth of experience with delivery of HR cycle

Education and Experience
Education Level Required:
- BS/BA degree required, MBA or an advanced degree in HR preferred
Years of Experience Required
- 7+ years of relevant work experience
Languages Required:
- Fluent in English. French language skills would be beneficial but not essential

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