Thursday, November 8

Sales Representative Jobs


Covenant Executives Consultants (COVEX) is the leading HR and management consultancy located in Nairobi-Kenya.

Our core values are Excellence, integrity, professionalism, teamwork, communication and accountability.

We offer dynamic hr and management solutions through our experienced and qualified team. Do you fall in any of the following categories?
  1. Have been attending interview (s) & missed the job?
  2. NOT confident?
  3. Lack good communication skills?
  4. Don't know how to answer questions?
  5. Lack good presentation skills?
  6. Rarely invited for interview (s)?
  7. Resume NOT eye catching?
  8. Job NOT satisfying?
  9. Remain stagnant for years doing the same job?
  10. Change jobs regularly?
Send a brief note only indicating your challenge to: consults@covenantexecutives.co.ke
 
Sales Representative (1 post)

Our client in aviation industry seeks to recruit a Sales Representative to sell aviation products. The preferred candidate should be based in Nairobi.

Job summary
  • Dealing with top executives
  • Selling  aviation products to airlines
  • Possibility of travel within East Africa and training from top American aviation Companies over time.
  • Submitting daily reports to head office
Qualifications ,Experience & competencies
  • A recent graduate
  • MUST have 1 year experience in aviation industry
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills, read/write/speak English
  • Computer literate
  • Trustworthy
  • Able to work independently
How to apply; Please send full page cover letter stating why you are the MOST suitable candidate for this position. 

Kindly indicate Job title on subject line. 

Applications without the above shall not be considered. 

recruitment@covenantexecutives.co.ke

Financial Advisors - Britam Kenya

To strengthen the team to achieve ambitious performance objectives, the Company wishes to recruit experienced, dynamic, innovative and high caliber individuals to fill the position of Financial Advisor.

Reporting to the Unit Manager and operating in a highly competitive and dynamic environment, this challenging position requires the candidates to perform the following functions:

Duties and Responsibilities
  • Prospecting for clients for the provision of insurance and investment services and products including unit trusts, life insurance, monthly investment plans, education plans, General insurance, Retirement planning, offshore products etc.
  • Provide financial advice to clients according to their requirements and risk profile, as well as the performance of the specific portfolios
  • Carry out a detailed-fact find review of the potential clients and recommend appropriate insurance and investment products.
  • Maintain a regular follow-up with clients to maintain a strong customer service.
Qualifications, Skills and Ability Requirements
  • Successful track record of selling in the financial services sector, teaching or any other relevant profession;
  • Prior experience in selling insurance will be a definite advantage.
  • Minimum KCSE mean grade C
  • Minimum Age- 28 (mandatory)
  • Highly networked and adept at connecting with people;
  • Results oriented and able to work under strict deadlines to meet sales targets
  • Ability to thrive in a high-pressure, fast-paced environment with minimum supervision
Remuneration is an attractive and highly rewarding Commission based structure of up to 40% per month.

If this position is of interest to you, please apply to njomo@britam.co.ke with a covering letter quoting reference no FA.NOV.2012 explaining how you would meet the demands of this challenging position.

Applications should be received not later than Friday, 30th November 2012. 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 January 2013, please consider your application unsuccessful. 

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Tuesday, October 30

Project Managers In South Sudan - Care International South Sudan

No. Two Project Managers.
 
Ref. SUD/EX/002052.
CARE South Sudan is an International NGO working in South Sudan. CARE and its partners work with vulnerable communities to address the underlying causes of poverty and promote peace and development, through its strategic goal to reduce poverty by empowering women, enhancing access to resources and services, and improving governance.

CARE South Sudan is looking for a suitable candidate to fill the position 2 Project Managers, one to be based in Panyagor Jongeli State, and the other to be based in Malakal, Upper Nile State State.

Job Summary.
 
CARE South Sudan is a subsidiary of CARE International, a leading humanitarian and development agency fighting global poverty around the world. CARE’s operations in South Sudan dates back to the early 1980s, focusing on emergency and disaster relief to the conflict affected populations in the South. 

Currently, CARE South Sudan works in three States, Unity, Jonglei and Upper Nile States, implementing programmes in two broad areas namely governance and recovery and sustainable livelihoods (Food security, health and WASH) focusing on women and youth, and addressing both humanitarian and development needs.
 
The Peace Under Construction Project is a multi country project funded by the government of Netherlands, implemented in Burundi and South Sudan. 

The project focuses on good governance, civil society engagement and economic development activities, mainly around Village Savings Schemes

CARE seeks a Project Manager who will lead the successful implementation of the South Sudan Peace Under Construction Project under the guidance of the Program Coordinator. 

He/She will be responsible for the day to day planning and management of project implementation, budget control, monitoring and evaluation, project staff recruitment and supervision, donor compliance and coordination with the relevant partners in the field, and will work closely with the respective local authorities and communities in the targeted Counties. 

The Project Manager will be expected to provide context specific and technical advice during implementation and evaluating the relevance and appropriateness of the project activities, proposing adjustments for cost effectiveness and sustainable impact. 

He/She will also monitor ongoing contextual analysis of the local social, economic and political factors affecting peace and livelihoods and ensuring learning from the project is shared. 

This will inform the wider livelihood programming in the area of operation.

Scope of Work:
  • Overall management and coordination of the project strategy and component activities.
  • Provide technical oversight to project activities.
  • Support the development and implementation of simple but effective monitoring systems including environmental impact monitoring.
  • Produce monthly progress reports and donor reports for the attention of the PC and ACD-P and CARE South Sudan.
  • Ensure that the project is implemented under the guidance of the project proposal and the needs and capacity of the participating communities in the target areas.
  • Ensure that the project staff effectively monitor activities and prepare reports in a timely manner to track the progress of the interventions.
  • Together will local ministry representatives, participate in field visits to the different targeted communities to observe and monitor the effectiveness of the programs implemented. Interact with community elders, local authorities and give special attention to women and the children.
  • Provide advice and planning assistance on personnel requirements for local staff recruitment and staff training needs.
  • Identify training needs for staff and coordinate with the Program Coordinator and the ACD-P to address staff development. Such training needs may include participatory rural appraisal, facilitation techniques, monitoring and evaluation, etc.
  • Prepare Terms of Reference for consultancies specific to the project as required and provide input and feedback for other collaborating Care South Sudan interventions.
  • Prepare Job Descriptions (JDs) for project team and discuss with respective staff to make them understand their roles and responsibilities. Review job descriptions on a periodic basis.
  • Interact with project staff on a regular basis to identify their strengths and weaknesses. Provide constructive feedback and suggestions to the direct reports on a periodic basis including written and oral feedback for positive achievements of project staff.
  • Prepare quality mid-term and annual appraisals for project staff in time. Ensure that performance evaluations for the project staff are conducted with high degree of discussion among the supervisors and subordinates to bring out positive aspects as well as weaknesses and plans to address the weaknesses. Also participate in the Multi-rater feedback system.
  • Conduct leave approvals for all the project staff ensuring that these are planned well in advance and do not impact on project implementation.
  • Identify opportunities for building the managerial capacity of direct reports to assume roles of increased responsibility.
  • Provide technical and budgetary information as requested by the country office to assist with the writing of new funding proposals and donor reports.
  • Prepare project budgets in donor format and revise budget if deemed essential.
  • Together with the Finance staff prepare mapping of the donor budget and required level of sub-analysis codes where necessary.
  • Support Care South Sudan, Juba office by preparing cash projections on a quarterly basis to help in disbursement of funds.
  • Review monthly and quarterly expense reports prepared by Care South Sudan and CO finance office and provide feedback and comments where necessary.
  • In collaboration with the Program Coordinator and Juba Finance staff prepare project budget and assign charging details. Closely monitor the project budget Review project budget and initiate actions for purchase of goods and equipment with adequate information and specification for budgeted items. Ensure that proper accounting instructions are provided in the purchase request forms (PRF). Follow up with Juba office procurement unit where necessary.
  • Review project needs for goods and equipment and authorize purchase or procurement of goods and equipment which are deemed essential.
  • Establish effective, efficient and regular communication with field offices, Juba office and Nairobi via the internet, phone, sat phones etc.
  • Ensure that project records are maintained in orderly manner and FFE reports are up-to-date.
  • In liaison with the Program Coordinator represent the project to local stakeholders and ensure that these are fully appraised of project activities including staffing, choice of project areas as well as expected project outcomes.
  • Liaise with technical counterparts in government and humanitarian organizations and participate in donor liaison as required by the PC or ACD-P.
  • Represent the project in relation to the local authorities and administration, agencies operating in the area and other parts of South Sudan.
  • Attend general and program meetings organized by CARE South Sudan.
  • Work as part of a dedicated CARE team and take responsibility for tasks outside specific job description when required.
  • Support the management of the sub-office and guest house facilities.
  • Participate in workshops, trainings and meetings organized by CARE and other agencies and contribute effectively to the success of the events.
  • In consultation with the PC prepare a personal competency development plan.
Qualifications and Competencies
  • Bachelor’s Degree in good governance, peace building and economic development, community driven development or related fields
  • Previous experience in a project management role, with demonstrated ability in project financial management, monitoring and evaluation, reporting, and staff management, in a humanitarian and/or development context.
  • Solid experience of community mobilization approaches and coordination with governments / local authorities for effective and sustainable achievement of the project objective.
  • Experience in development projects and working knowledge of community engagement and social auditing
  • Specific experience in the management of livelihood approaches, including savings and loans schemes for rural communities.
  • Strong organizational and communication skills, specifically in presentations, facilitation, negotiations and written communication skills in English.
  • Excellent inter-personal skills, with demonstrated professional experience working effectively within a multicultural team
  • Excellent writing skills and conceptual understanding
  • Ability to work independently and meet deadlines, while also effectively coordinating project activities with other CARE projects being implemented in the same operational area and in other locations.
  • Ability to work in a stressed environment with minimal supervision,
  • Advanced computer skills (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
  • Commitment to the CARE principles, mission and vision
How to Apply: The position will be based in both in Malakal Upper Nile State, and Panyagor, Jongeli state. This position is ONLY open to South Sudan Nationals.  
 
                Closing date for receiving application will be 12 November 2012
 
Applications and CVs should be sent by Email to:
CARE South Sudan
Tongping Area, Off US Residential Road
Juba, South Sudan
Email: hrjuba@ss.care.org


CARE is an Equal Opportunity Employer, promoting gender, equity and diversity and women candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.

Client Relationship Representatives - Horizon Contact Centers Jobs In Kenya

This is a fantastic opportunity for young, vibrant, talented individuals who have an interest in joining a successful global outsource insurance team. If you are looking to fast pace your career within this exciting field, providing great exposure and experience, followed by meeting the below requirements, then we would like to meet you.
 
Role Summary.
 
To provide telesales support with the aim to increase customer retention; cross-selling to increase average number of policies per client; handle customer enquiries promptly, efficiently and professionally across both inbound and outbound channels.
 
Duties.
  • To call clients and confirm receipt of renewal notices received before renewal date in line with script
  • Propose premium financing options to client in line with Company policy for late renewals and recoveries.
  • To call clients to cross sell and/or up sell insurance products to clients who have renewed policies in line with cross selling script.
  • Record information on reason for non-renewal or complaints
  • Flag follow ups and book appointments with clients
  • Send product information and/or proposal form to clients via email.
  • Advise clients on premium payment options
  • To actively participate in process improvement meetings as required
  • Back office processing between teams.
Knowledge and experience.
  • Degree or diploma
  • Call center experience sales experience and/or international telesales experience will provide an advantage
  • Sales experience or financial services experience will provide an added advantage
  • 2-3 year work experience
Mandatory requirement.
  • Must be willing to work shifts occasionally
  • Fluent in English and Kiswahili – written and oral
  • Good computer literacy skills
  • Certificate of Good Conduct
If you believe this is an exciting and challenging opportunity for you; then please go to www.horizoncontactcenters.com for more details and to apply. 

An attractive fixed and variable remuneration is offered for this position. 

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. 

Closing date is Friday 02nd November 2012.

Monday, October 29

Human Resources Officer - Home Park Cateres Job In Kenya

Terms Of Service : Contract Based. Age: 40Yrs  and above.
 
Experience: Large Work Force
 
All applications to be sent to:
 
Home Park Caterers Ltd
P.O. Box 26035 – 00504
Nairobi
 
Or Via email to : homepark@africaonline.co.ke

Independent Financial Advisors - Britam Asset Management Jobs In Kenya

The Company;(Britam), is seeking to fill the following position of an Independent Financial Advisor, with individuals who are proactive and self-driven and who can apply their knowledge, diligence, and experience to contribute to the achievement of our mission to delight our customers with outstanding financial services.
 
 The main role of the position of an Independent Financial Advisor is to sell investment funds to prospective and existing clients and service the accounts thus created.  

Specifically, the Financial Advisor is expected to do, inter alia, the following on a highly rewarding commission-only remuneration structure
  1. Sell investment schemes to prospective and existing individual and corporate clients;
  2. Relationship management for existing clients;
  3. Meet and exceed exciting and aggressive work targets;
  4. Work in a high-pressure, fast-paced environment within an entrepreneurial culture that offers minimum supervision.
Successful candidates will need to possess the following skills and experience
  • An appropriate qualification/training in sales and marketing;
  • Work experience in the financial services sector e.g. bank, insurance companies, fund manager, stock brokers etc would be an advantage;
  • Proven experience and success in selling financial services products: experience of selling unit trust investment or insurance products would also be an added advantage;
  • Computer literate (evidence will be an added advantage)
  • A good working knowledge of financial markets and financial products;
  • A high sales drive and a strong will to succeed;
  • 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;
  • C+ and above in KCSE
  • Mature, 28 years old and above preferred
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 akadzitu@british-american.co.ke   

Hard copies will not be accepted.
Applications should be received not later than Friday 2nd November 2012
 
                    Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Business Development Officer/Analyst - Equatorial Commercial Bank Jobs In Kenya

Key responsibilities:

Credit Analysis & Reviews.
  • Prepare and submit credit proposals in conformity with Credit Policy guidelines and requirements in liaison with the Business Development Manager/Relationship Managers and to maintain a high standard of credit analysis
  • Collect and analyze vital data on clients i.e. annual reports, management accounts, interim reports, industry reports and all press cuttings, towards acquiring in-depth knowledge which will facilitate comprehensive review of assigned accounts relationships in the branch
  • Obtain account statistics and profitability figures for facilities reviews/renewals/appraisal purposes and ensure that information provided is accurately completed and that relevant remarks are incorporated in the credit proposal
  • Prepare excess approval requests/notification for all excesses
Account Relationship Management.
  • Providing an interface between the bank, existing and prospective customers in order to maintain good customer relations, so as to meet customer needs within the strategic objective of the bank
  • Make recommendation for existing and prospective customers under the various loan products and submit to the appropriate credit application formats within established turnaround time
  • Run with a customer experience initiative to build customer loyalty for allocated portfolio
  • Develop and manage customer relationships for the bank
  • Organize calls and follow-ups for potentially new business
  • Preparation of all reports required to monitor work progress – daily, weekly and monthly
  • Ensure an effective call program is maintained on all allocated relationships and prospects; the calls should be recorded and filed
Business Development & Growth.
  • Develop the Personal & Business banking customer base and expand the unit’s business growth through marketing of the bank’s products and services
  • Ensuring revenue growth through customer acquisition, new need identification, product cross-sell and re-engineering
  • Ensure that the target market selection criterion is adhered to and that we are in full compliance with Know Your Customer (KYC) and Anti Money Laundering (AML) requirements
  • Participate in customer calls for marketing initiatives
  • Assist in identifying customer needs not met by existing products and the implementation of new products and services
  • Achievement of set revenue target for the unit by aggressive customer acquisition, efficient product delivery, offering a diverse range of products and excellent customer service
  • Keep abreast of the rapid pace of product development to be able to sell new products
  • Come up with customer service initiatives that will boost service and business growth
  • Market research to monitor competitor activity and initiating product improvements to meet the changing consumer needs
  • Efficient management of individual and overall departments’ budgets and ensure deadlines are met
Customer Service
  • Encouraging customers to take up more loans and open up business accounts as a means of income generation to the bank
  • Prompt calling of customers using the payment diaries produced on a daily basis for accounts falling in arrears
  • Develop more business from the existing branch clientele – i.e. increase share of wallet by cross selling all personal & Business banking products to all the existing and potential branch customers
  • Prospect, anticipate and close all sales leads within the shortest time possible in an efficient way
  • Reviewing sales performance vs. target and making routine reports to respective BDM/RM
  • Recommending to the BDM/RMs any business development opportunities for follow up
  • Assist in identifying customer needs not met by existing products and the implementation of new products and services
  • Manage customer queries, complaints and other correspondence in a timely manner and within set standards for customer satisfaction
  • Manage the Complaint’s Register
  • Assume direct responsibility for a Personal & Business Banking process improvement project aimed at improving the Department’s ability to deliver efficient and timely service to its customers
  • Be conversant with policies and procedures pertaining to all bank products and services and be able to adapt to change in these as well as technological changes, and customer sophistication.
Administration.
  • Prepare draft credit application proposals and submit to BDM for approval and sign off
  • Follow up branch credit matters with Head office
  • Continuous follow-up with customers and legal department to ensure perfection of securities
  • Attend expeditiously to queries / routine correspondence received from customers, branches and Head office departments
 Knowledge and Experience.
  • A University degree (Holders of a Business related degree will have added advantage)
  • Credit analysis experience
  • 3 years proven working experience in a Banking environment, exposure to Credit analysis is desirable
  • Proven track record of consistently exceeding set targets
  • Excellent people management skills
  • Versatility, flexibility, passion and commitment to quality service delivery
Competences
  • Must possess very good analytical skills
  • Must possess a high level of integrity
  • Ability to work independently, consult and clarify where necessary and make informed and firm decisions
  • Excellent interpersonal skills, with the ability to establish and develop relationships
  • Must be pro-active, a self-starter and have the ability to anticipate and advice on strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and threats
  • Ability to work through teams, deliver high quality work within deadlines, and to meet team objectives
  • Excellent communication skills both written and oral, including the ability to convey ideas and positions clearly
If your career objectives match any of these exciting opportunities, please send your application letter, detailed CV and the name of three referees to: jobs@ecb.co.ke by 7th November 2012. 

               Applications received after this date shall not be considered.

Service Delivery Managers - Jobs In Equatorial Commercial Bank Of Kenya

Key Responsibilities:
Financial.
  • Sign vouchers to be posted in savings, forex and current accounts
  • Ensure processing, balancing and dispatch of daily clearing items
  • Authorize payments as per credit limits and deposit balances
  • Authorize branch systems referrals i.e. stop payments and dormant accounts
  • Authorize branch expenses according to branch limits
  • Prepare annual budgets
  • Cross sell bank’s Products
  • Customer satisfaction by addressing complaints
Risk & Control:
  • Authorize  partition checking to authenticate correct posting of daily raised vouchers including ensuring that bank charges are recovered accurately and promptly
  • Ensure daily posted work and control accounts are balanced
  • Manage and maintain branch physical assets
  • Manage cash limits
  • Custodian of safe  custody items/lockers
  • Enforce operational risk requirements including operating manual requirement, audit report, frauds, excess control and dormant accounts administration.
  • Balancing of Bank accounts
Management Reporting.
  • Preparation of all branch returns and reports to head office
  • Preparation of  the branch budget and analysis of the months variance
  • Review of exception reports
Branch Administration.
  • General office administration e.g. cleanliness, alarm system, guard security opening and closing branch doors
  • Staff administration
  • ATM administration
  • Stationery management ensuring adequacy and proper control
  • Optimization of staff and fixed assets optimization
Business Continuity.
  • Deputize the Business Development Manager in there absence
  • Manage hand over/take over process in the branch
  • Branch custodian of operating manuals and procedures
  • Monitor and update Branch Business continuity plans
Education and Experience
  • Degree in business related field
  • AIB or equivalent
  • Minimum of 3 years in banking operations
Skills & Personal Attributes.
  • Report writing
  • Analytical skills
  • Presentation skills
  • Change management skill
  • Detailed knowledge of bank operations
  • Detailed knowledge of banks products, services and policies
  • Knowledge in staff matters
  • Business awareness
  • Communication both verbal and oral
  • Initiative
  • Integrity
  • Delivering results
  • Managing relationships
  • Adaptability
  • Good judgment
  • Determination
If your career objectives match any of these exciting opportunities, please send your application letter, detailed CV and the name of three referees to: jobs@ecb.co.ke by 7th November 2012. 

                       Applications received after this date shall not be considered.

Sales Team Leader - Equatorial Commercial Bank Job In Kenya

Responsibilities:

Relationship Management
  • Develop and manage customer relationships for the bank
  • Organize calls and follow-ups for potentially new business
  • Preparation of all reports required to monitor work progress – daily, weekly and monthly
  • Providing an interface between the bank, existing and prospective customers in order to maintain good customer relations so as to meet customer needs within the strategic objective of the bank
Business Development
  • Develop the Personal & Business banking customer base and expand the unit’s business growth through marketing of the bank’s products and services
  • Cold calling to arrange meetings with potential customers to prospect for new business
  • Making presentations, negotiating sales, closing sales & represent the Bank in marketing activations, and events
  • Acting as a contact between the Bank and its existing and potential clients
  • Gather market and customer information
  • Ensure revenue growth through customer acquisition, new need identification, product cross-sell and re-engineering
  • Ensure that the target market selection criterion is adhered to and that we are in full compliance with Know Your Customer (KYC) and Anti Money Laundering (AML) requirements
  • Assist in identifying customer needs not met by existing products and the implementation of new products and services
  • Achievement of set revenue target for the unit by aggressive customer acquisition, efficient product delivery, offering a diverse range of products and excellent customer service
  • Keep abreast of the rapid pace of product development to be able to sell new products.
  • Efficient management of individual and overall departments’ budgets and ensure deadlines are met
Customer Service
  • Manage customer queries, complaints and other correspondence in a timely manner and within set standards for customer satisfaction
  • Manage the Complaint’s Register
  • Assume direct responsibility for a Personal & Business Banking process improvement project aimed at improving the Department’s ability to deliver efficient and timely service to its customers
  • Be conversant with policies and procedures pertaining to all bank products and services and be able to adapt to change in these as well as technological changes, and customer sophistication
Knowledge & Experience
  • Business graduate from an accredited University with major in preferably in Marketing or Banking
  • Proven experience of at least three years in leading a Liabilities, or Assets department  in a reputable bank or as a Service Delivery/Relationship Manager
  • Professional  qualification in either Customer Relationship Management , Sales or Marketing
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
  • Must have sound knowledge of the dynamics of a bank’s core operating systems, processes and procedures
  • Knowledge of the operational risk issues and policies as well as CBK clearing rules and procedures
Competences
  • Excellent selling skills
  • Strong networking skills, for both internal and external networks
  • Relationship Management skills with excellent communication and interpersonal skills
  • A passion for performance, team play  and achievement in a competitive and dynamic environment
  • Hardworking, strategically minded individual with excellent leadership, organizational, and planning skills
  • Commercial awareness and customer focus
If your career objectives match any of these exciting opportunities, please send your application letter, detailed CV and the name of three referees to: jobs@ecb.co.ke by 7th November 2012. 

                   Applications received after this date shall not be considered.

Technical Manager - Kiambu Water and Sewerage Company In Kiambu Kenya

Kiambu Water and Sewerage Company Limited, a Water Service Provider, invites applications from suitably qualified candidates to fill the position of a technical manager.
 
Reporting to the Managing Director, he / she will be responsible for directing, co-coordinating, controlling and managing the company’s operations and maintenance of infrastructure and equipment in order to supply water and sewerage services to the residents of Kiambu Municipality.
 
Key tasks:
  • Preparing designs for the construction of water and sewerage infrastructure.
  • Overseeing the construction of water and sewerage infrastructure.
  • Formulating, monitoring and evaluation of physical and financial progress of development projects and programmes.
  • Assisting the Managing Director in carrying out environmental scanning, strategy formulation, strategy implementation, monitoring and evaluation.
  • Ensuring efficient and effective water services to all consumers.
  • Ensuring that the unaccounted for water / non - revenue water are brought to the minimum possible.
Requirements for the job:
  • Be in a possession of a Bachelor of Science Degree in Civil / Water Engineering from a recognized university, Or Have a Higher National Diploma in Water Engineering from a recognized institution with at least five years experience.
  • Be registered by Engineers Registration Board of Kenya or an equivalent body.
  • Be a member of the institution Engineers of Kenya (IEK).
  • Be proficient in computer especially Auto Card.
  • Have a demonstrated merit and shown ability as reflected in work performance and results.
  • Self driven and motivated with ability to meet deadlines.
  • Customer oriented and have demonstrated good leadership skills.
Applicants should submit their application letters, detailed CV stating their current position, expected remuneration ,copies of certificates and day time telephone contact(s) not later than 12th November,2012 to;
 
The Managing Director,
Kiambu Water and Sewerage Company,
P.O Box 409, 00900,
Kiambu.

Sales Executive Jobs In Equatorial Commercial Bank Of Kenya

Key Responsibilities:

Business Development
  • Develop the Personal & Business banking customer base and expand the unit’s business growth through marketing of the bank’s products and services
  • Cold calling to arrange meetings with potential customers to prospect for new business
  • Making presentations, negotiating sales, closing sales & representing the Bank in marketing activations and Events
  • Acting as a contact between the Bank and its existing and potential clients
  • Gathering market and customer information
  • Ensuring revenue growth through customer acquisition, new need identification, product cross-sell and re-engineering
  • Ensure that the target market selection criterion is adhered to and that we are in full compliance with Know Your Customer (KYC) and Anti Money Laundering (AML) requirements
  • Assist in identifying customer needs not met by existing products and the implementation of  new products and services
  • Achievement of set revenue target for the unit by aggressive customer acquisition, efficient product delivery, offering a diverse range of products and excellent customer service
  • Keep abreast of the rapid pace of product development to be able to sell new products.
  • Efficient management of individual and overall departments’ budgets and ensure deadlines are met
Customer Service
  • Manage customer queries, complaints and other correspondence in a timely manner and within set standards for customer satisfaction
  • Assume direct responsibility for a Personal & Business Banking process improvement project aimed at improving the department’s ability to deliver efficient and timely service to its customers
  • Be conversant with policies and procedures pertaining to all bank products and services and be able to adapt to change in these as well as technological changes, and customer sophistication
Knowledge & Experience
  • Business graduate from an accredited University with major in preferably in Marketing,  Banking or any Business Field or a Sales and Marketing/Business Diploma
  • Minimum of B Minus in O level
  • Professional  qualification in either Customer Relationship Management , Sales or Marketing will be an added advantage
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
Key Competences
  • Excellent selling skills
  • Strong networking skills, for both internal and external networks
  • Relationship Management skills with excellent communication and interpersonal skills
  • A passion for performance, team play  and achievement in a competitive and dynamic environment
  • Hardworking, strategically minded individual
  • Commercial awareness and customer focus
If your career objectives match any of these exciting opportunities, please send your application letter, detailed CV and the name of three referees to: jobs@ecb.co.ke by 7th November 2012.
                 Applications received after this date shall not be considered.

Relationship Officers Job In Equatorial Bank In Kenya

Key Responsibilities.

Relationship Management
  • Develop and manage customer relationships for the bank
  • Organize calls and follow-ups for potential new business
  • Prepare all reports required to monitor work progress – daily, weekly and monthly
  • Provide an interface between the bank, existing and prospective customers in order to maintain good customer relations so as to meet customer needs within the strategic objective of the bank
  • Overseeing the relationship management of assigned customers
  • Ensure an effective call program is maintained on all allocated relationships and prospects; the calls should be recorded and filed.
  • Make recommendation for existing and prospective customers under the various loan products and submit to the appropriate final authority within established turnaround time.
Business Development
  • Develop the Personal & Business banking customer base and expand the unit’s business growth through marketing of the bank’s products and services
  • Ensure revenue growth through customer acquisition, new need identification, product cross-sell and re-engineering
  • Ensure that the target market selection criterion is adhered to and that we are in full compliance with Know Your Customer (KYC) and Anti Money Laundering (AML) requirements
  • Participate in customer calls for marketing initiatives
  • Assist in identifying customer needs not met by existing products and the implementation of new products and services
  • Achievement of set revenue target for the unit by aggressive customer acquisition, efficient product delivery, offering a diverse range of products and excellent customer service
  • Keep abreast of the rapid pace of product development to be able to sell new products
  • Come up with customer service initiatives that will boost service and business growth
  • Conduct market research to monitor competitor activity and initiating product improvements to meet the changing consumer needs
  • Efficient management of individual and overall departments’ budgets and ensure deadlines are met
Customer Service
  • Manage customer queries, complaints and other correspondence in a timely manner and within set standards for customer satisfaction
  • Manage the Complaint’s Register
  • Assume direct responsibility for a Personal & Business Banking process improvement project aimed at improving the Department’s ability to deliver efficient and timely service to its customers
  • Be conversant with policies and procedures pertaining to all bank products and services and be able to adapt to change in these as well as technological changes, and customer sophistication
Knowledge & Experience
  • Business graduate from an accredited University preferably in a Business related field
  • Proven experience of at least 3 years in leading a Liabilities, or Assets department  in a reputable bank or as a Service Delivery Officer/Relationship Management Officer
  • Professional  qualification in either Customer Relationship Management , Sales or Marketing
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
  • Must have sound knowledge of the dynamics of a bank’s core operating systems, processes and procedures
  • Knowledge of the operational risk issues and policies as well as CBK clearing rules and procedures
If your career objectives match any of these exciting opportunities, please send your application letter, detailed CV and the name of three referees to: jobs@ecb.co.ke by 7th November 2012. 

Applications received after this date shall not be considered.

Brand Manager & Assistant Brand Managers Jobs In Kenya

PZ Cussons East Africa is a leading Global Manufacturer and Marketer of leading Personal Care and Household quality brands that include, Imperial Leather, Flamingo, Carex, Venus, Cussons Baby, Ushindi, Morning Fresh and Robb

In line with our ambitious growth agenda, we wish to enhance our marketing team by hiring for the position of Group Brand Manager (1) and Assistant Brand Manager (2)

Group Brand Manager
 
The position is responsible for developing compelling long term brand strategies and managing the road map to their smooth implementation with view to achieving the long term brand plans in Top line numbers & Market share, Margin, Media & Consumer Spend  and Marketing Contribution to the business.

This position reports to the Head of Marketing.

Principal Accountabilities
  • Develop long term brand strategy and plan – both annual and with a 5-year horizon that focuses on growing the brand
  • Define a clear road map for the smooth implementation of the brand strategies and plan, managing the effective implementation of the same
  • Conduct insights programs on Category that defines the route of action for the brand strategies
  • Manage the New Product Development process inline with market trends and consumer needs
  • Effectively manage Media & Consumer spend
  • Managing team and individual performance through regular reviews, monitoring objectives and ensuring development needs are identified and actioned
  • Networking with other Marketing Representatives in the Group’s Operating Units
Knowledge, Skills & Experience
 
Qualifications:
  • Bachelor’s Degree preferably in Commerce, Marketing Option
  • Minimum three (3) years experience in Brand Management in a FMCG
  • Proven expertise to develop brand plans
  • Strong understanding of market dynamics and consumer requirements
  • Superior oral and written communication skills with highly acquired interpersonal skills
  • Flexible and ability to prioritize and manage tasks within short deadlines
  • Innovative, stress tolerant and decisive
Assistant Brand Manager
 
Job Purpose
 
The position is responsible for implementing the annual brand strategies so at to achieve the brand targeted Top line numbers & Market share, Margin, Media & Consumer Spend  and Marketing Contribution to the business.

This position reports to the Group Brand Manager or Brand Manager

Principal Accountabilities
  • Effectively implement the annual brand strategy and plan with focus on growing the brand
  • Translate output from insights programs with actionable short term plans that build on achieving the brand objectives
  • Plan and execute launch plans for New Products
  • Develop and effectively utilize the Media & Consumer spend with view to establishing a sustained market presence of the brand by nurturing a strong and consistent foothold  in the consumer’s consciousness of the brand
  • Monitor and report Category vis a vis Brand Performance through regular updates on brand health indicators such as Top line numbers, Margins, Media & Consumer on a regular basis e.g. monthly marketing reports
  • Actively participate in Margin Improvement Initiatives.
  • Managing individual performance through regular reviews, monitoring objectives and ensuring development needs are identified and actioned
  • Networking with other Marketing representatives in the Group’s Operating Units
Knowledge, Skills & Experience
 
Qualifications:
  • Bachelor’s Degree preferably in Commerce, Marketing or related
  • Minimum two (2) years experience in Brand Management
  • Proven expertise to implement strategic plans and tactics
  • Strong understanding of market dynamics and consumer requirements
  • Superior oral and written communication skills with highly acquired interpersonal skills
  • Flexible and ability to prioritize and manage tasks within short deadlines
  • Innovative, stress tolerant and decisive
How to Apply:
If you meet the requirements for this position, please send your application and CV to Jobs.Kenya@pzcussons.com.  

Also clearly indicate the current salary and expected salary. This vacancy remains open until close of business on 9th November, 2012.

                      PZ Cussons is an equal opportunity employer

Sunday, October 28

Office Messenger Job In Nairobi Kenya

We are a small law firm in Nairobi city centre Haile Selassie Avenue. We are looking for a person interested in messengerial work whose duties include:

  • Making Tea. 
  • Cleaning the office.
  • Cleaning the washrooms.
  •  Dispatching letters.
  • Recording files  and in-comings.
  • Getting files for incoming letters. 
  • Getting Bring ups. 
  • Errands. 
  • Purchase.
Reporting at 7:15 a.m closing at 5:30

Email: hrpmndunguadvocates@gmail.com


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