We are a Composite Insurance Company based in Nairobi with Branches in major Counties in Kenya and in line with the Company’s Strategic Plan, we are looking for a dynamic individual to fill the position of Risk Manager.
The overall responsibility of the Risk Manager will be to identify, assess and prioritize all risks that the Company may be exposed to and co-ordinate all activities to minimize, monitor avoid, transfer and control risks.
Key Responsibilities - Develop and maintain a Risks Management Strategy for the Company
- Development of Procedures and systems for identifying, assessing, monitoring and controlling of risks
- Evaluate the adequacy and effectiveness of current Management systems and their effectiveness in mitigating risks.
- Understand the insurance, operational, liquidity, legal, statutory risks and other risks and put in place controls to mitigate their impact on the Company.
- Review current and future products to ensure that the risks associated with the products are identified and put in place the necessary risk control measures.
- Prepare reports for the Audit Board Committee among other responsibilities.
Minimum Requirements - A graduate with a Risk Management/Finance or any Business related Degree from a recognized University
- At least five years experience in Risk Management at senior level in the insurance industry or any other related industry.
- Professional qualifications in insurance and accounting – CPA (K) and or ACII. Knowledge of actuarial science will be an added advantage.
- A Team player with excellent communication skills willing to challenge the status quo.
- Ability to analyze complex data.
We invite Candidates with the required qualifications to send their Applications together with detailed Curriculum Vitae and copies of their testimonials to the undersigned, to reach us by 15th September, 2011
Chief Executive Officer,
Corporate Insurance Co. Ltd.,
Corporate Place, Kiambere Road,
P. O. Box 34172,
00100 - Nairobi
Job Summary
Ndola Energy Company Limited invite suitably qualified candidates to apply for the position of Project Planner for the Ndola Energy project in Ndola, Zambia.
The project entails the building of a 50MW HFO Fired Power Plant in Ndola, Zambia. Ability to start immediately would be an advantage.
Key Responsibilities:- Development of baseline program.
- Baseline schedule capable of acceptance for area / units under control
- Development of network precedence.
- Critical path for area / units under control
- Development of working control schedules for day to day activities for area / units under control. These should be agreed with key team members
- Progress monitoring and proactive warning of deviations to plan.
- Progress reporting
- General planning & schedule duties as Lead Planner may direct
Key Requirements Skills and experience: - Typically around 5 years planning experience in an industrial power / energy related construction environment.
- Should be able to supervise juniors to achieve targets for areas / units under control.
- Must have experience in developing programs in MS Project and / or Primavera using sound planning and scheduling techniques.
- Ability to produce variety of progress reports and S-curves would be an advantage.
- Good interpersonal skills a requirement as a lot of interaction takes place with team members.
Attributes: - Sound logic
- Problem solving
- IT skills (MS suit & MSP)
- MS Project and / or Primavera
- Detail orientated
- Good interpersonal skills
Education Qualification: - Diploma in planning or engineering discipline in either Mech, Civil or Electrical
- Registration with an institution would be advantageous
Applications to
David Carroll
Ndola Energy Company Limited
david.carroll@greatlakesenergyafrica.com
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- At least 5 years experience
- Certificate of good conduct
- Valid driving license
- Long distance truck driving experience
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- Professional in Marketing
- Evidence of being well networked
- Evidence of a successful marketing career being in Media Industry will be an added advantage
- Diploma or degree in marketing/PR or related field
- strong communication skills with ability to persuade client
- Energy and passion to achieve sales targets
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Job Title: Hub Manager
Location: Nairobi
Closing Date: Open Until Filled
Summary
Our client is a Business Membership Organization. Registered in Kenya in 2008 as a company limited by guarantee, our client is non-profit making and endeavours to become the voice of women in socio-economic issues.
The association is a growing network of business women who have come together to grow and excel both as individuals and entrepreneurs. Its vision is to be the leading women’s association in Kenya and its mission is empowering women in business to grow and excel.
Our client seeks to hire a Hub Manager to implement programmes funded by its principal partner, Vital Voices Global Partnership.
The Hub Manager will play a critical role in the overall operating structure of the company and the ABWN.
S/he will serve as the link between the company and Vital Voices Global Partnership and is responsible for four major areas of the program:
Primary Responsibilities
1. Event Planning and Management
- Oversee and execute all administrative and organizational tasks associated with events and activities comprising Vital Voices Global Partnership sub-grant program, one of which (the Corporate Ambassadors Program) will feature US/International speakers.
- Tasks include idea generation; planning; speaker selection and support; venue selection and booking; event management logistics; marketing and promotion; PR/media management; program development; handouts and collateral; presentation support; invitations; event registration and tracking and event follow-up.
- Work with Vital Voices on identification of topics and content for events where a Corporate Ambassador will participate; work directly with speaker, if necessary, to ensure that speaker remarks/presentation are on target. While the Hubs are not responsible for international travel arrangements for US/International speakers, they should support the needs of the speaker while he/she is on the ground in the Hub country.
- Create a 12 month calendar of planned hub events, including date, time, topic, speakers, location, format and number of attendees. Provide updates and changes as they happen.
- Maintain database of participants, members, guests, dignitaries and media.
2. Communications
- Maintain regular and open lines of communication with Network Hub leadership and other Network Hubs by regularly participating on the Network Portal, sharing event reports and content with other Hubs, and participating in monthly webinars.
- Contribute to quarterly Network newsletter.
- Create/edit press releases for Hub events.
- Monitor media and analysis and provide “clipping service” of articles and links to coverage of Network Hub events and activities.
- Conduct quarterly member survey and provide results to Vital Voices
- Regularly solicit stories from association members that reflect the impact of their involvement in the association has had on them personally and professionally (at least 1 per month).
- Develop promotional materials for Hub events
3. Reporting
- Maintain accurate financial records and documents evidencing sub-grant program expenditures.
- Submit timely reports using templates provided:
- An article for the quarterly Africa BWN Newsletter, Hub Highlights, detailing Hub activities
- Quarterly reports that include progress against objectives, budget comparisons (actual vs. planned), activity summary, impact stories
- Conduct baseline and impact surveys to program participants and report results
- Upon achievement of milestones, submit report to obtain additional grant funding
- Final report at end of grant period
4. Participation in Africa Businesswomen’s Network Activities
- Attend relevant training programs offered to Hubs for personal and professional development (e.g., webinar training sessions and discussions)
- Manage or support the association’s work in capacity building, specifically the use of the Self-Assessment diagnostic tool, and follow-on gap analysis, prioritization and action planning
- Actively participate in new initiatives or programs of the Network (e.g., input on Portal development, Network sustainability)
- Attend 1-2 regional Network Hub meetings/year
Skills and Requirements
- Holder of a Bachelors Degree
- Project Management Skills
- Communication & Interpersonal Skills
- Practical experience in use of relevant MS Office applications.
- 2-3 years work experience in a comparable position
- Analytical skills
- Technical skills to effectively manage and perform the Secretariat’s activities in a manner that consistently produce high quality of service.
- Excellent Writing Skills
- Recruit, Maintain and retain highly productive personnel.
How to Apply
Interested candidates holding the necessary requirements, good performance and / or references are encouraged to send their applications with a detailed CV, names and contacts of 3 referees, current telephone number and email address, to recruiter@personnelresource.com.
Only short listed candidates will be contacted.
“Personnel Resource is an equal opportunity employer”
