Regional Manager Job Vacancy - Nairobi, Kenya

Basic Purpose:

To procure high quality raw product, recruit and train suppliers in the region and generally manage the region efficiently and effectively in terms of product collection and delivery to the collection centres.

Key Responsibilities

• Supervise Field Officers and entire staff working in the region in procurement of raw product.
• Regulate raw product procurement to the levels required by the Company in allocated region.
• Handle supplier complaints within the region.
• Ensure that product procured meets the quality standards of the company.
• Ensure continuous update on new developments within the industry with particular regard to quality and product management.
• Organise and participate in Company field days and any other forums, so as to disseminate information to suppliers.
• Pay particular attention to the economics of product procurement in all areas allocated.
• Ensure that this is within set cost at all times.
• Oversee and ensure smooth operations within the allocated areas
• Ensure control of expenditure in the region
• Oversee staff management and discipline
• Submit daily, weekly and monthly reports and explain any variances.

Education and Experience

The ideal candidate should:

• Be a Degree holder in Food Science and Technology or Agriculture or related field.
• Be in possession of a Diploma in Agriculture
• Have 5- 8 years experience in a similar role
• Have good management skills
• Possess good knowledge and understanding of Dairy Technology
• Be skilled in Quality Management Systems
• Be a good communicator, and have analytical and problem solving skills
• Have tact, with ability to handle suppliers

Application Process

Interested candidates are requested to submit their applications on e-mail, together with the latest copy of CV, day time telephone number and details of their current remuneration to: recruit@idp-ea.com so as to be received on or before Friday 30th September 2011.

Data Management Assistant Job Vacancy - Alliance for a Green Revolution in Africa (AGRA) - Nairobi, Kenya

The Alliance for a Green Revolution in Africa (AGRA) is a not - for - profit organization formed in 2006 to work with African governments, farmers, donors, NGOs and the private sector to reduce hunger and poverty in Africa through agricultural development targeted at resource poor farmers.

AGRA has its headquarters in Nairobi, Kenya and an office in Accra, Ghana.

AGRA is seeking to recruit a highly competent and experienced individual to fill the following position.

Data Management Assistant

This position will be based in Nairobi and will report to a Program Coordinator, Program for Africa’s Seed Systems (PASS).

Job Description

Scope: The Program for Africa’s Seed Systems (PASS) is a five-year, $150 million initiative aimed at increasing smallholder farmers’ crop yields through the development and supply of seed of improved crop varieties.

PASS is implemented via four sub-programs which fund:

1) post-graduate (M.Sc. and Ph.D.) training in plant breeding and/or seed technology;

2) breeding programs capable of generating higher-yielding, well-adapted crop varieties;

3) the creation and strengthening of private, independent seed enterprises; and,

4) the training and networking of village-level agro-dealers who market certified seed and fertilizers to smallholder farmers. PASS began operations in March, 2007.

PASS has been gathering detailed data from over 220 grants on seed production, breeding activities, demonstrations, field days, seed and fertilizer sold, and students enrolled and graduated etc.

A database has also been developed for this purpose, and is just becoming operational.

PASS, coming toward the end of its first phase of five years, is at a critical stage where accurate data is required to show progress and justify further funding. Data will also be used to establish gaps and potential linkages as PASS moves to its second phase. The need for collection of accurate, full and timely data cannot be overemphasized.

Responsibilities:

Data Management: The incumbent will be responsible for collection, organization, cleaning, entry and processing from grantees according to plans approved by the program director, program coordinator, and AGRA’s M&E unit.

This will include ensuring grantees have the requisite data sheets, preliminary grantee training on data recording, sending reminders on due dates, confirming data accuracy with grantees and program officers, recording data and dates of data received, generating monthly desktop, quarterly and annual reports.

The incumbent will likewise be responsible for uploading data into the PASS database and maintaining the overall functioning and updating of the database in consultation with AGRA IT unit.

Analysis and Data Presentation: The incumbent will be responsible for generating individual reports, tables, and figures from the collected data as required by PASS and AGRA staff or other partners such as donors.

In addition to collection and management of data for the database, the incumbent will be responsible for facts and figures which are currently maintained separately by PASS program staff which are not compatible with the database at the moment.

These include but are not limited to: post-graduate student information, training course participants, crop release traits and release data, contacts of seed affiliates, master tables and sub-tables for seed production, and tracking disbursement of loans by seed company funds.

This will be centrally maintained by the incumbent and constantly updated, and late incorporated in the larger MIS database being developed. Once developed, overall responsibility for updating this new database will form part of the responsibilities.

The incumbent will work closely with AGRA IT department, and other providers to ensure that the database is always functional, and raise any arising issues immediately.

Follow up on reports: One-third of PASS grantees are required to submit reports quarterly, while the rest report half-yearly. All grantee payments are dependent on receipt and approval of the reports. The incumbent will work with the respective program assistants and the PASS program coordinator to ensure timely grantee reporting, approvals and disbursements.

Travel grants: PASS makes approximately 20 travel grants that need to be generated, approved, paid out and accounted for. This will be handled by the incumbent.

GIFTS entries: The incumbent will be expected to update grant and grantee records as need arises.

Meeting assistance: The incumbent will be required to assist in arranging program meetings as required.

Backstop support to Program Officers and any other related duties.

Qualifications: First degree from a recognized university in computer systems, or related field.

Experience: 2 years’ working with databases including direct data entry, sorting, cleaning and generation of reports.

Special Attributes: Thorough, accurate, attention to detail, ability to work under minimal supervision, ability to work under tight deadlines.

Reporting: This position reports to the Program Coordinator PASS, and has secondary reporting to the M&E Program Officer assigned to the PASS program.

Applicants should submit their applications with a detailed CV, stating their current position, remuneration, e-mail and telephone contacts, quoting reference number DMA/09-11 on both the application letter and envelope.

To be considered your application must be received by 7 October, 2011 addressed to:

The Director
Executive Selection Division
Deloitte Consulting Limited
Deloitte Place, Waiyaki Way Muthangari, Westlands
P O Box 40092 00100, Nairobi, Kenya

or by email: agra@deloitte.co.ke

Tel: +254 20 423 0000

Fax: +254 20 444 8966

Project Engineer Job Vacancy - Nairobi, Kenya

Position: Project Engineer

Duty Station: Nairobi

Duties and Responsibilities

The key functions include, but are not limited to:

• Responsibility for all duties related to Administration and Coordination of construction projects.
• Perform duties as “the Projects Engineer”

Administration

• Prepare and Review the proposed work programme, quality assurance plan, safety plan, environmental protection measures etc.
• Coordinate and participate in progress meetings with the various parties.
• Establish monthly progress reports that outline progress and quality of the works.
• Develop and implement overall monitoring concerning actual and work progress compared to the agreed construction schedule.
• Keep a diary of all activities. Submit comprehensive reports as scheduled, outlining progress, delays, problems, additional work requirements and possible claims.
• Organize meetings with all parties as required for the purpose of giving information or advice with regard to the works and their progress or any matter arising there from.

Construction Supervision:

Coordination of design review

• Coordinate the review of the design of hydraulic, civil, architectural, electromechanical works and any others designs. Give approval of such designs after review.
• Review, comment and recommend, check and approve the basic master list for temporary and permanent equipment for the use in project purposes.

Supervision of construction 

• Review, comment and make recommendations. Supervise construction activities to ensure compliance with the Contract requirements.
• Advise on discrepancies that may, in your opinion become a reason for technical or contractual problems (such as poor construction specifications, delayed completion, inconvenience with others, etc) and take necessary actions (or recommend actions to be taken) to rectify such discrepancies.
• Inspect regularly, including sample testing where required, materials and workmanship to ensure that the works are being carried out in compliance with the terms and conditions of the relevant Contract Documents.
• Prepare and review Quality Control/Quality Assurance plans for all construction activities including equipment and materials.
• Monitor the Quality Control Program and Health & Safety plan for all the materials, equipment and workmanship under the contract on site.

Supervision of commissioning and taking-over 

• Supervise the testing and commissioning of projects. Inspect the completed works, arrange for rectification, evaluate at commissioning, performance certification and warranty assessment.
• Prepare, review and approve the “As-built” drawings, including Operating and maintenance instruction manuals.
• Prepare and submit completion certificate(s) including snag list for remaining works to be completed during the Defect Liability period.
• Assist with hand-over of the completed facilities to.

Competencies

Functional Competencies:

• Competent in construction supervision, contractual management, problem solving, quality maintenance, financial control, progress monitoring, communication and documentation.
• Computer literacy (Microsoft packages)

Development and Operational Effectiveness

• Ability to lead strategic planning, results-based management and reporting
• Ability to lead formulation and monitoring of management projects
• Solid knowledge in financial resources and human resources management, contract, asset and procurement, information and communication technology as well as general administration

Management and Leadership

• Build strong relationships with various teams and respond positively to feedback
• Consistently approach work with energy and a positive, constructive hands-on attitude
• Demonstrate openness to change and ability to manage complexities
• Ability to lead effectively, mentoring as well as conflict resolution skills
• Remain calm, in control and good humoured even under pressure
• Proven networking, team-building, organizational and communication skills

Professionalism: 

• Possess good problem-solving skills;
• Ability to apply good judgment and meet tight deadlines in the context of assignments
• Attention to detail.

Communications: 

• Excellent analytical and document drafting skills and ability to gather, analyse and evaluate facts and to prepare and present concise oral and written reports,
• Have good interpersonal and effective partnerships skills.

Education and Experience

• Be a university graduate in the relevant Engineering arm
• Be a registered member of the Kenya Institute of Engineers
• Possess at least four years project Management experience
• Experience gained in Design Built and/or Turn-key contracts as Project Manager/Resident Project Engineer or Site Manager.

Application Process

Interested candidates are requested to submit their applications on e-mail, together with the latest copy of CV, day time telephone number and details of their current remuneration to: recruit@idp-ea.com so as to be received on or before Friday 7th October 2011

Sales Executive Job in Kenya - Elite Interior Design Company

Job Title: Sales Executive

Direct Report To: Marketing Director

Indirect Report To: Operations Manager

Our company is an elite interior design company serving high-end clientele and has capacity to even become more targeted in planning, developing and designing space to fit the diverse lifestyle and unique demands of our clients.

In essence, our company will provide what amounts to couture solutions to clients.

Main Purpose of Job

• To sell Products and service offerings to clients.
• To meet and or exceed the assigned sales quota.
• Will work with the Marketing Director to develop new business, prepare proposals, negotiate, and win contracts.

Knowledge, skills, Education and experience required

Experience:

• Must have at least 1-2 year(s) of working experience in related field, preferably in sales, account management, marketing or business development exposure
• Must be independent, can work without supervision and in a team
• Should demonstrate Strong sales skills
• Demonstrated earnings history.

Education:

• Must possess a diploma / advanced diploma / higher diploma, bachelor's degree or professional degree in any field

Skills Required:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills;
• Exceptional organizational skills;
• Talent for effectively interacting with individuals at all levels of the organization;
• Ability to work within a fast-paced and constantly changing environment;
• Self motivated to work independently, with team support, to close business;
• Demonstrated commitment to completing tasks and objectives;
• Flexibility to work long and unpredictable hours to match availability of clients
• A true professional possessing the highest ethical and moral standards;
• Ability to maintain a positive attitude at all times;
• A team player, and one who is open to feedback and on-going self-development;
• Effectively work with Microsoft Office applications, including Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint.

Key Functional areas

• Achieve or exceeds required sales quota;
• Ensure market territory coverage to touch all opportunities on a scheduled basis;
• Independently develop processes to obtain leads through possible sourcing opportunities, and work closely with our partners to leverage prospects/clients;
• Identify prospects where the companies services can be sold;
• Target and obtain appointments with clients;
• Contact potential clients to assess their individual needs and budgets and demonstrate how our products can meet or exceed these needs;
• Present solutions from beginning to end including working with approved partners to demonstrate solutions and capabilities;
• Develop and submit comprehensive proposals based on individually or team assessed needs of potential clients;
• Prepare proposals and quotations for provision of data or services for potential clients, in liaison with the Operations Manager.
• Maintain up-to-date information on all customer interactions in the Sales database.
• Maintain accurate up-to-date sales pipeline and forecasts;
• Other duties as assigned by the Director of Business Development.

Interested candidates are requested to submit their applications on e-mail, together with the latest copy of CV, day time telephone number and details of their current remuneration to: jobs@geoconsultengineers.com so as to be received on or before Monday 26th September 2011