Wednesday, 24 June 2015

Program Coordinator Job in Kenya

Job Title: Program Coordinator
 
Reporting To: Group Head of Program Management
 
Salary: Open
 
Location: Nairobi
 
Positions: Two (2)
 
Job Purpose: To ensure the effectiveness of company’s risk management, controls and governance process.
 
Our client in the Energy Sector with operations in several countries is seeking to engage a self- driven; result- oriented PROGRAM COORDINATOR to be based in Nairobi, to assist in driving the company’s mission. 

However, the job may involve a lot of traveling in and out of the country.

Key Responsibilities
  • Responsible for performing special projects to improve process efficiency and performance as assigned by Management
  • Provide timely, relevant and accurate reporting & analysis of the results of the group or country performance against historical, budgeted, forecasted and strategic planning results to facilitate decision-making toward the achievement of the budget and strategic plan
  • Demonstrate insightful use of financial analysis techniques, tools, and concepts, to provide practical counsel to management in order to drive business results
  • Research and resolve Business Unit(s) inquiries for assigned functional areas
  • Provide timely, relevant and accurate reporting & analysis of the results of the division’s performance against historical, budgeted, forecasted and strategic planning results to facilitate decision-making toward the achievement of the budget and strategic plan
  • Establish a communication schedule to update stakeholders including appropriate staff in the organization on the progress of the project
  • Analyze financial information to produce forecasts of business, industry, and economic conditions for use in making business and investment decisions
  • Prepare plans of action for projects or other decisions based on financial analyses
  • Collaborate with cross functional teams to develop plans, write ups, projections, analyses for new business opportunities or projects
  • Maintain knowledge and stay abreast of developments in the oil industry and other relevant fields
Key Qualifications, Skills and Essential Attributes
  • A bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance from a recognized institution
  • CFA / CPA (K) / ACCA
  • Financial modeling expertise a plus
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Strong MS Excel skills
  • Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
  • Ability to multi-task and work in a challenging fast paced environment
  • Maturity, professionalism, and a high level of discretion
  • Strong work ethic with a positive, can- do attitude
  • Independent worker and analytical thinker with ability to conduct research, data analysis and resolve complex problems
  • Strong presence with ability to interact with senior leadership
  • High level of confidentiality and integrity
How to Apply:
 
Interested and qualified candidates to send their application to recruitment@odumont.com by 5th July, 2015, clearly quoting the job title in email subject.

Client Service Manager

Title: Client Service Manager
 
Industry: Hospitality
 
Location: Nairobi
 
Salary: Very competitive based on experience
 
Our client is a unique golf resort in Kenya & Africa and enjoys the goodwill of the international tourist market, as well as a diverse local individual and corporate clientele.  

An important segment of this clientele is the membership of the club, comprising important and influential persons, locally and internationally and from a multiplicity of sectors, disciplines and professions.
 
They seek to establish clientele in the East & Central Africa region, providing unrivalled facilities and services that meet the expectation of both individuals and business organizations.

 
Main Responsibilities
  • Designing and implementing a strategy for the effective management of the relationship between members and the club; with the objective of encouraging a high usage of the facilities and services offered.
  • Maximization of revenue earned through membership sales, subscriptions and member events. 
  • Ensure a consistently high standard of customer services to all members and potential members and have an open line of communication with all members.
  • Ensure that in your area of operation the Hotel maximizes revenue in all areas pertaining to Membership and Leisure facilities and oversee that there are no areas that are losing revenue
Business Growth
  • Design a range of membership that meets the needs and requirements of current and potential members, and in accordance with facilities offered by the club.
  • Clearly define the scope of services that should be provided for each class of membership.
  • Recommend pricing policies for services rendered to the membership, and in accordance with minimum profit levels as set by the General Manager the set targets.
  • Ensure that all services providers to the membership i.e. Bookings, Cashiering, Food & Beverage, Gymnasium, Golf Course, Tennis and Squash Courts, Shops, Security and Parking, Changing Rooms, Hotel Rooms and reciprocating clubs are properly informed of the expectations of the membership with regard to delivery of services and standard of facilities.
  • Bring to the attention of the General Manager services and facilities that do not meet with the expectations of the membership.
Administration
  • Ensuring that all correspondence is handled in a professional and expeditious manner.
  • Ensuring that all members who have defaulted on payment of their bills are put forward to the golf committee for posting. With copies of all posted members sent to the relevant outlets and departments.
  • Ensuring the timely dispatch of member accounts by the accounts department and the observance of credit limits as set out by the management.
  • Maintaining an accurate and updated members register.
  • Ensuring that membership cards and passes are dispatched on a timely basis.
  • Ensuring that all member queries and complaints are satisfactorily dealt with.
  • Ensuring that all functions and events, utilizing the leisure facilities of the club are properly booked, and departments concerned are briefed accordingly.
  • Monitoring and updating of notice board as necessary.
  • Attending Departmental Head meetings and briefings.
  • To keep a record of all proceedings at monthly golf committee meetings and ensuring that minute are produced within days of the meeting.
  • Preparation of annual return for submission of the registrar of societies.
  • Dealing with all matters pertaining to reciprocate membership with other clubs and in conjunction with the Resident Golf Professional.
Public Relations and Marketing
  • Work closely with the service departments, giving input to the overall Sales and Marketing strategy particularly local & overseas sales of rooms and food & beverage through the membership.
  • Develop a Membership Sales & Marketing strategy with the aim of progressively growing the membership and particularly the corporate membership.
  • Design membership application forms and other marketing collateral.
  • Ensure that the membership is fully aware of the range, pricing of services and facilities offered by the hotel and club, and tailoring such services and facilities to membership needs, as and when necessary.  This to include family and holidays events, corporate days and product launches.
  • Co-ordinate joint promotion programs with reciprocating clubs and resorts.
  • Manage the production of a quarterly Newsletter to members.
  • Managing club nights and other events in conjunction with the Captain, and introduce new members as necessary.
  • Manage the operation of the Hotel’s Pro Shop and any other openable venture related to our Leisure section.
  • Develop & rigorously market our leisure section to realize optimum profits i.e Swimming, Squash, Tennis, Jogging Track, Mountain Bike Riding and the Health Club- Gym, Saloon and Massage.
Qualifications
  • A degree in Marketing/Communications/PR or related field of study
  • A minimum of 5 years of relevant experience  will be an added advantage.
  • An outgoing and friendly personality,hands-on and member-friendly.
  • Expertise in service excellence
  • Excellent communication skills
If you are up to the challenge, possess the necessary qualifications and experience, please send your CV only quoting the job title on the email subject (Client Service Manager ) vacancies@corporatestaffing.co.ke before Friday 3rd  July 2015

Kindly indicate current/last salary on your CV

N.B: We do not charge any fee for receiving your CV or for interviewing

Only candidates short-listed for interview will be contacted.

The Recruiting Manager
Corporate staffing Services
Nabui House, 3rd floor, Westlands
(Next to Unga House)

Accounts Assistant

Vacancy: Accounts Assistant 
 
Duma Works is recruiting for one of our clients
 
The hiring company is one of the leading event planning companies in Kenya. 

It provides event consulting and other services for corporate functions.

The company is looking for an enthusiastic and motivated Accounts Assistant to work in one of the leading event planning companies in Kenya.

General Purpose
: To assist in carrying out daily accounting tasks
 
Main Job Tasks and Responsibilities
  • Handle accounts payable and receivable
  • Prepare statutory accounts
  • Reconcile petty cash
  • Follow up on debt collection
  • Create quotations and invoices
Education and Experience
  • CPA or ACCA finalist
  • Knowledge of relevant computer applications
Key Competencies
  • Well organized
  • Excellent written and spoken communication
  • Attentive to detail
Only those candidates who meet the above mentioned qualifications should submit their resumes to  apply@dumaworks.com with the subject line consisting of ‘Accounts Assistant 1779’, your NAME and PHONE NUMBER.

COSECSA - Programme Officer - Examinations and Training

Vacancy: Programme Officer - Examinations and Training

The College of Surgeons of East, Central and Southern Africa (COSECSA) invites applications for the Post of Programme Officer-Examinations and Training from suitably qualified persons.
 
COSECSA is a Constituent College of the East, Central and Southern African Health Community which is a regional organization set up in 1974 to promote the highest possible standards of health among member countries.

The College of Surgeons: The College of Surgeons of East, Central and Southern Africa (COSECSA) fosters postgraduate education in surgery and provides surgical training throughout the region of East, Central and Southern Africa. 

COSECSA is a non-profit making institution that currently operates in 10 countries in the sub-Saharan Africa region which are Burundi, Ethiopia, Kenya, Malawi, Mozambique, Rwanda, Tanzania, Uganda, Zambia and Zimbabwe.
 
 
COSECSA’s primary objective is to advance education, training, standards, research and practice in surgical care in the ECSA region. 

COSECSA shapes and leads the training of surgeons in the Sub-Saharan region. 

COSECSA delivers a common surgical training programme with a common examination and an internationally recognised surgical qualification.

Work Station: The Programme Officer will work for COSECSA and be based at the office of the College, which is located at ECSA-HC Headquarters in Arusha Tanzania.

Broad purpose of the post: The broad purpose of the post will be to support the delivery of the College's examination and training logistics by working closely with the College’s Senior Management, Examinations and Credentials Committee and the Council.

Specific Duties
  • Registration of candidates for COSECSA training programmes and examinations.
  • Maintenance, updating and pro-active collation of data for the College database of trainees, members, fellows, all surgeons in the region and the institutions in which they are based.
  • Receiving all candidates and Member / Fellow payments (by cash, online payment and bank transfer), recording and where necessary following up on, all payments.
  • Facilitating and administering imprests and other payments in cooperation with the COSECSA Treasurer, SPO and the Finance Department of ECSA-HC.
  • Formatting, distribution and archiving of written exam papers
  • Acting as the main administrative officer for Clinical / Viva examinations.
  • Preparation and custody of academic records and handling all related queries.
  • Basic administration and support of the e-learning platform and tracking candidate completion of online learning.
  • Basic administration and support of electronic logbooks.
  • Answering general queries from the public, trainees, members, and fellows.
  • Other general administrative tasks as may be required.
Educational qualifications and relevant working experience

The applicant should have a basic Degree in Administration, Management or Education. 

Relevant post graduate qualifications will be an added advantage.

The applicant should have at least four years of work experience in a similar role. 

Experience working with academic training institutions will be desirable.

Essential skills required
  • Experience of coordinating examinations and/or managing training programs.
  • High level of personal integrity, demonstrable mature and professional attitude.
  • Excellent IT skills including advanced working knowledge of MS Office,Word, Excel and Power point.
  • Knowledge of using virtual meeting technologies such as video conferencing and skype.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills in the English language.
  • Diplomatic and able to work in a multi-cultural environment.
  • Ability to build effective relationships with clients, associates and colleagues at all levels.
  • Time management and prioritization skills including the ability to work efficiently and on own initiative.
  • A willingness to take responsibility
  • An ability to assimilate and present information from a variety of sources to a variety of audiences.
Age: 28 - 45 years

Remuneration Package: An attractive package will be offered to the right candidate.

Contract Appointment: This is a two-year contract appointment with the possibility of renewal subject to satisfactory performance and availability of funding.

Method of Application


Interested candidates should send:
  • Brief application letter stating why the candidate feels suitable for the post
  • Detailed Curriculum Vitae to info@lincolneducationservices.com or mwalesophy@gmail.com
 

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