Talinda East Africa Technical Sales Interns Job Vacancies

Talinda East africa is a leading VOIP and wireless network integrator, for SME's and Service providers.

We have 2 vacancies for Technical sales interns at Talinda East Africa

Reporting to the technical executives, the interns will train in both sales and technical aspects of the solution we offer.

The person should be a recent graduate (not more than 9 months ago) or awaiting graduation from a recognised university with a Bachelor of Science Degree in any of the following; Computer Science, Telecommunication engineering, IT, Physics, Mathematics or any realted course.

If you are interested submit your application to recruit@talinda.net with a CV , copies of certificates and testimonials for our consideration.

Interested candidates must apply by 27th September 2011

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted

Chairperson and Members of the Ethics and Anticorruption Commission Job Vacancies in Kenya

Republic of Kenya

The Selection Panel for Chairperson and Members of the Ethics and Anticorruption Commission

Declaration of Vacancies

Pursuant to the provisions of Section 6 (4) of the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission Act, 2011 (No. 22 of 2011), the Selection Panel invites applications from suitably qualified persons for the positions of a Chairperson and two (2) Members of the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission as shown below.

The functions of the Commissioners (Chairperson and Members) of the Commission shall be, among other things, to:-

(i) assist the Commission in policy formulation and ensure that the Commission and its staff, including the Secretary (to the Commission), perform their duties to the highest standards possible in accordance with the Act;

(ii) give strategic direction to the Commission in the performance of its functions as stipulated in the Act;

(iii) establish and maintain strategic linkages and partnerships in the rule of law and other governance sector;

(iv) deal with reports, complaints of abuse of power, impropriety and other forms of misconduct on the part of the Commission or its staff; and

(v) deal with reports of conduct amounting to maladministration, including but not limited to delay in the conduct of investigations and unreasonable invasion of privacy by the Commission or its staff.

A. Vacancy for the Position of Chairperson, Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission 

Number of Vacancies: 1

For appointment as Chairperson of Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission, a person should:

(i) hold a degree from a university recognized in Kenya;

(ii) have knowledge and experience of not less than fifteen (15) years in any of the following fields:-

• Ethics and governance
• Audit
• Law
• Accounting
• Public Administration
• Fraud Investigation
• Leadership
• Public relations and media
• Economics
• Religious studies or philosophy
• Social Studies

(iii) meet the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution; and

(iv) have had a distinguished career in his/her respective field.

B. Vacancy for the Position of Member, Ethics and Anticorruption Commission 

Number of Vacancies: 2

For appointment as a Member of Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission, a person should:

(i) hold a degree from a university recognized in Kenya;

(ii) have knowledge and experience of not less than ten (10) years in any of the following fields:

• Ethics and governance
• Audit
• Law
• Accounting
• Public Administration
• Fraud Investigation
• Leadership
• Public relations and media
• Economics
• Religious studies or philosophy
• Social Studies

(iii) meet the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution; and

(iv) have had a distinguished career in his/her respective field.

Please Note:

(i) The following persons do not qualify for nomination and appointment as Chairperson or Member of the Commission:

(a) a member of a governing body of a political party;

(b) an undischarged bankrupt;

(c) one who has been convicted of a felony; or

(d) has been removed from public office for contravening the provisions of the Constitution or any other law.

(ii) The names of all applicants and those shortlisted for each post shall be published in the print media after the closure of the advert.

(iii) The salary and benefits for these positions shall be determined by the Salaries and Remuneration Commission.

(iv) The chairperson and members of the Commission will be appointed for a single term of six (6) years and are not eligible for re-appointment.

(v) Candidates may apply manually or online.

All applications should be submitted, together with a detailed curriculum vitae, a copy of ID/Passport, copies of certificates, testimonials and any other relevant supporting documents.

Manual applications should be submitted in a sealed envelope clearly marked “Application for Chairperson, Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission” OR “Application for Member, Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission” and addressed to:

The Chairperson
Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission
Selection Panel
Public Service Commission of Kenya
P.O. Box 30095 – 00100
Nairobi

Online applications may be submitted via e-mail to: eaacc@publicservice.go.ke.

(v) Shortlisted candidates may be required to submit additional information and will be subjected to a public interview process.

Applications should be received on or before 10th October, 2011 (latest by 5.00 p.m.)

Mrs. Rose Mambo
Chairperson
Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission Selection Panel

Mobius Motors Marketing Associate Job Vacancy in Kenya

Marketing Associate

Type: Fulltime

Location: Nairobi, Kenya

Overview

Mobius is an early stage social business working to enable mobility across Africa by transforming its automotive market.

We recognise that appropriate transport is a key enabler to socio-economic development in deprived communities across the developing world and aim to unlock this vast potential by designing, manufacturing and selling a new vehicle for Africa, starting in Kenya.

We are always looking for exceptional individuals who share our vision and possess the skills and attitude necessary to make a valuable contribution to our work in Africa.

If you are qualified and interested in joining our team, please applyonline at www.mobiusmotors.com/join-us.

Description

We are seeking a minimum two year commitment from an exceptional early career marketing professional to lead marketing strategy, research, campaigns and product launches to ultimately create the foundation of a future international automotive brand – a truly unique opportunity to create impact on a global scale.

The role will require a close working relationship with the venture’s CEO, Automotive Designer, Automotive Engineer, Cost Engineer and future production and strategy teams as well as various international vendors.

Specific duties include, but are not limited to:

Marketing Development

• Deliver primary and secondary research that helps define market assumptions and consumer behaviours/profiles; research sources may include consumer surveys, focus groups, the internet, industry experts, market intelligence companies and internal knowledge.
• Develop complete understanding of the factors that go into the revenue and cost side of the business opportunity and provide recommendations to maximise revenue.
• Collaborate with leadership and future strategy teams to develop and maintain product category SWOT analyses; identify market trends, develop and prioritise a profitable product plan to meet consumer needs.
• Facilitate future-focused product ideation sessions and capture output for continuous design exploration; develop longer term product category/mix roadmaps based on deep and broad consumer profiling.
• Interface with cross-functional teams and outside agencies to develop and lead product go to- market strategy and plan.
• Create data-driven, dynamic, 'voice-of-the-customer' marketing strategies and tests that deliver against Return on Investment (ROI) targets through a segmented customer base across marketing channels.
• Ensure consistent brand messaging across TV, print, radio, digital and social media (Facebook, Twitter, Blogs, etc) marketing channels.
• Collaborate with leadership and external agencies to develop key messaging and specific advertising copy/design/packaging for campaigns across marketing channels; including detailed associated budgets.
• Facilitate legal review of all advertising copy before launch.
• Execute local sales and marketing initiatives and develop plans to implement new innovative sales and marketing initiatives.
• Contribute to comprehensive testing matrix that accurately assesses delivery and performance of each marketing campaign on a daily, weekly and monthly basis.
• Maintain and ensure high levels of data hygiene and integrity with fast-growing, high-volume data capture from market.
• Manage a future sales team to maintain strong relationships with key strategic customers such as large NGOs, government buyers and high potential individual entrepreneurs.
• Act as a liaison for all external media enquiries or articles, working with the CEO when necessary to facilitate interviews or other content.

Project Management

• Take ownership of projects; plan milestones, timelines, budgets, resources and identify potential risks to deliver supply chain aspects within agreed completion dates.
• Be proactive regarding task completion and periodically advise wider team on project status, timing, resources, issues, and ability to deliver on-time with excellence.
• Ensure adherence and compliance to general automotive industry marketing standards and best practices; maintain structured and versioned data outputs daily and backup data weekly.
• Work as an active member of the team, ensure effective communication between colleagues and positively contribute regularly to meetings and briefings.

Qualifications

An ideal candidate should combine outstanding technical skills in marketing with excellent interpersonal and communication skills to work effectively with a multidisciplinary team.

They should possess a strong skill set in creative and strategic thinking along with the ability to prioritize multiple tasks and take initiative regularly. They should be rigorous, pragmatic and on the-ground solution focussed – not overly academic.

Required

• Bachelors Degree (minimum) in Business, Marketing, Sales, Advertising, Communications, Economics or similar
• 3.4 GPA or higher from a top university worldwide
• 1-2 years related experience in marketing, advertising or branding
• Ability to strategically plan and lead teams of international and local Kenyan staff through to executional success
• Ability to lead cross-functionally; coordinating, leading and communicating information clearly
• Results-driven with exceptional detail and knowledge around metrics, specifically A/B testing and ROI analysis
• Exceptional attention to detail and high quality deliverable outputs
• Ability to analyse and solve complex problems
• Ability to grasp complex concepts and systems quickly, and express them in simple ways
• Ability to multi-task in a fast paced environment and to remain graceful under pressure
• Ability to deal with ambiguity and make sense of multiple data sources that may sometimes be contradictory in nature
• High degree of resourcefulness; looking beyond the normal channels of information to dig out data necessary to understand the market potential of the opportunity
• Ability to effectively communicate timelines and project progress with both internal and external management teams
• Ability to take ownership and accountability of project timeline and results
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite with ability to create compelling and effective marketing materials and designs
• Proficiency in Excel, Project, Power Point and Word
• Exceptional written communication skills and with experience is writing compelling messages to a consumer demographic
• Strong presentations skills, including excellent oral communication skills
• High sense of drive and urgency in achieving our vision
• Ability to adapt to a dynamic working environment and work within a diverse team
• Extreme patience and a good sense of humour
• Excellent interpersonal skills to work effectively with others
• A start-up personality; entrepreneurial, ambitious, independent, systematic attention to detail, structured thinker, goal-oriented, flexible and able to deal well with setbacks
• Comfort with extensive travel throughout Kenya and longer term throughout East Africa

Desired

• Masters degree (or higher) in Business Administration (MBA), Marketing, Sales, Advertising or similar
• 3-5 years related experience in marketing, advertising or branding
• Passion for the automotive industry and social enterprise in Africa
• Fluency in Kiswahili (the national language of Kenya)

Mobius Motors Automotive Designer Job Vacancy in Kenya

Automotive Designer

Type: Fulltime

Location: Nairobi, Kenya

Overview

Mobius is an early stage social business working to enable mobility across Africa by transforming its automotive market.

We recognise that appropriate transport is a key enabler to socio-economic development in deprived communities across the developing world and aim to unlock this vast potential by designing, manufacturing and selling a new vehicle for Africa, starting in Kenya.

We are always looking for exceptional individuals who share our vision and possess the skills and attitude necessary to make a valuable contribution to our work in Africa.

If you are qualified and interested in joining our team, please apply online at www.mobiusmotors.com/join-us.

Description

We are seeking a minimum one year commitment from an exceptional early career automotive designer to lead the end-to-end design of our third prototype vehicle.

This prototype will form the basis of our main product offering into the African market – a truly unique opportunity to create impact on a global scale.

The role will require a close working relationship with the venture’s CEO, Automotive Engineer, Cost Engineer as well as the local Kenyan mechanics and welders on the team.

Specific duties include, but are not limited to:

Technical Design

• Create original exterior (body) and interior design ideas utilising electronic tools and propose new design concepts; consider aesthetics, safety, durability, economy and functionality.
• Maintain feasibility of design for low volume production tooling and limited in-country resources. For example, steel stamping presses will not be available at initial production.
• Make perspective sketches and digital models in scale sufficient to communicate new exterior and interior design ideas; develop 2D and 3D mock-ups of proposed design solutions.
• Build in scale physical models of exterior digital models and integrate refinements to physical model back into an updated digital model.
• Prepare major design layouts collaboratively with Automotive Engineer and Cost Engineer, including design calculations to achieve functional performance.
• Model automotive interior/exterior components and/or complete product systems/assemblies using CAD where such components or systems are sourced off-the-shelf (typical).
• Design automotive interior/exterior components and/or complete product systems/assemblies using CAD where such components or systems are not sourced off-the-shelf (atypical); integrate interior/exterior components and systems design into vehicle sub-systems.
• Evaluate and ensure manufacturability, buildability, and integration with Automotive Engineer, Cost Engineer, Supply Chain Associate and future Production Planners and Product Managers.
• Identify, create solutions, and resolve technical design conflicts collaboratively with Automotive Engineer and Cost Engineer.
• Coordinate input from external customers to better understand customer needs and/or perceptions of product.

Project Management

• Lead and facilitate design review sessions; revise designs with stakeholder feedback.
• Take ownership of projects; plan milestones, timelines, budgets, resources and identify potential risks to deliver design aspects within agreed completion dates.
• Be proactive regarding task completion and periodically advise wider team on project status, timing, resources, issues, and ability to deliver on-time with excellence.
• Ensure adherence and compliance to general automotive industry design standards and best practices; maintain structured and versioned data outputs daily and backup data weekly.
• Work as an active member of the team, ensure effective communication between colleagues and positively contribute regularly to meetings and briefings.

Qualifications

An ideal candidate should combine outstanding technical skills in design and strong knowledge of
automotive engineering with excellent interpersonal and communication skills to work effectively with a multidisciplinary team.

They should be rigorous, pragmatic and on-the-ground solution focussed – not overly academic.

Required

• Bachelor degree (minimum) in Industrial Design, Automotive Design, Product Design, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering or similar
• 3.4 GPA or higher from a top university worldwide
• 1-2 years of automotive-related experience, preferably on a vehicle design project
• Ability to read and write design and manufacturing drawings
• Proficiency in SolidWorks, Unigraphics or AutoCAD
• Ability to create and communicate new design ideas
• Strong understanding of design form, particularly modern styles (preferably award winning)
• Excellent drawing and graphic skills
• Demonstrated creative proficiency with supporting portfolio
• Ability to create perspective sketches and renderings in scale and full size
• Experience and understanding of materials used in exterior and interior components
• Passion for prototype development and a pragmatic attitude
• Ability to adapt to a dynamic working environment and work within a diverse team
• Extreme patience and a good sense of humour
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills to work effectively with others
• High level of analytical and problem solving skills
• Ability to self manage; taking ownership of projects: budgeting, work planning, resource management and reporting
• A start-up personality; entrepreneurial, ambitious, independent, systematic attention to detail, structured thinker, goal-oriented, flexible and able to deal well with setbacks

Desired

• Masters degree (or higher) in Industrial Design, Automotive Design, Product Design, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering or similar
• 2-5 years of automotive-related experience, preferably on a vehicle design project
• Detailed understanding of automotive exteriors, interiors, manufacturing and operations
• Deep knowledge of algebra, geometry, trigonometry, and computer graphics
• Involvement in a dune-buggy/sandrail build specifically
• Fluency in Kiswahili (the national language of Kenya)