Heavy Vehicle Mechanics (Mercedes Actros)

H Young & Co (EA) is one of East Africa’s leading construction groups.

For over 50 years H Young & Co (EA) Ltd has been building East Africa's infrastructure in partnership with various international partners making it the contractor of choice in East Africa.

With very wide expertise and experience in Civil, Mechanical & Structural Engineering, H Young has a track record in operating in all industries.

The company applies its innovative and practical approach to both big and small projects.

The following positions are available and individuals seeking to be part of H Young’s team are encouraged to apply.

Heavy Vehicle Mechanics (Mercedes Actros) 

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot malfunctions in the equipment and repair.
• Fabricate, modify and install special equipment or replacement parts.
• Perform routine maintenance checks and adjustments on such things as fluid levels, hoses, belts, brakes, tires, and clutches, change filters and oil, and lubricate vehicles.
• Tune engines, services valves, fuel filters and turbo chargers, pressure checks on fuel filters, adjust injector heights, fuel racks, governors etc.
• Diagnose problems, disassemble units, repair or replace parts, and reassemble units in a variety of systems
• Overhaul engines, replace engines and rebuild components.
• Maintain service logs and records of maintenance on vehicles.
• Prepare work orders and cost materials estimates.
• Keep tools, equipment, and work area clean, organised, and in good working condition.
• May assist in training lower-level workers in mechanical repair techniques.
• Road test vehicles.
• Perform related work as assigned.

Requirements

• Diploma/Degree in Mechanical Engineering (Automotive Option)
• Proven record of at least 4 years in maintenance of heavy vehicles of which two years must be in the maintenance of Mercedes Actros trucks in a reputable organisation.
• Leadership skills.
• Flexibility to varying working hours.
• Customer service oriented.
• Effective communicator.

Interested candidates should submit their application and detailed CV by Friday 4th November 2011 to jobs@hyoung.co.ke or send via post to;

The Human Resources Manager,
H. Young & Co. (E.A) Ltd.
P.O. Box 30118 - 00100
Nairobi, Kenya

Clearly indicating the position on the email subject or the envelope

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted

Logistics Manager - Kampala

The Danish Refugee Council (DRC) is a private, humanitarian organization covering all aspects of the refugee cause.

The aim of the organization is to protect refugees and internally displaced people (IDPs) against persecution and to promote durable solutions.

Within DRC, Danish Demining Group (DDG) is a humanitarian security unit and achieves its mandate of promoting human security through two distinct but related areas of work; Armed Violence Reduction and humanitarian demining.

In the bid to ensure sustainable achievement of our mission, DRC /DDG is seeking to recruit a dynamic and experienced person to fill the position of Logistics Manager.

Position: Logistics Manager

Duty Station: Kampala

Reports To: Chief of Staff

Job Summary: The Logistics Manager through his/her logistics team executes all subjects related to procurement, logistics, inventory and fleet management, promptly and in accordance with the DRC Operations Handbook.

In so doing the Logistics Manager will be responsible for timely meeting of all programme procurement needs and logistics conduct in accordance with the Operations Handbook and Programme Manual with adherence to the donor guidelines.

The position requires sound logistics eye to detail involving local and international procurement, import procedures, liaison with authorities, inventory stock take, vehicle servicing and repairs, compound maintenance and renovation, set of camps, communications and security systems, vehicle fleet and fuel monitoring, and reporting.

Specific Responsibilities:

• Responsible for the logistics conduct and fleet management in Uganda, and related reporting and administrative procedures.
• Train and supervise logisticians at the country office, train and control work of logisticians in field offices.
• Ensure prompt execution of tasks, monitor progress and develop logistics routines.
• Manage, organise and update the logistics databases, stores and inventories, reporting monthly.
• Assist the senior management in operations planning, field assessments and reporting.
• Ensure strict adherence with the logistics and financial policies and procedures as per DRC Operations Handbook.
• Manage and execute all procedures related to procurement. Develop the conduct of the organisation towards best accountability, transparency, effectiveness and cost-efficiency.

Requirements for Education and Experience:

• The person shall have appropriate work experience in procurement AND logistics, formal qualifications for business administration or similar, commercial or INGO background.
• He/she drives at least cars and 4x4s, but preferably also motorbikes and trucks.
• He/she is knowlegeable in the mechanics of vehicles and generators as well as their wear and tear.
• He/she is computer literate and produces quality reports and plans in English.
• He/she is a competent manager of PEOPLE and procedures.
• He/she is fast in whatever he/she is tasked with leaving behind a trail of quality.
• He/she is competent in training and mentoring staff and communicating with service providers.

Contact

DRC is an equal opportunity employer, encouraging women to apply.

Qualified applicants are requested to send a Personal CV and Letter of Application by email with the heading Logistics Manager, to Danish Refugee Council.

The deadline for applications is 14 November 2011 at 16:00 GMT.

Email to: fin.log@ddguganda.org

Safaricom - Senior Environment Management & Sustainability Officer

We are pleased to announce the following vacancy in the within Corporate Affairs Division.

In keeping with our current business needs, we are looking for a person who meets the criteria indicated below:

Senior Environment Management & Sustainability Officer

Ref: CA_SEMSO_OCT_2011

Reporting to the Senior Manager- Sustainability Reporting & Environmental Compliance, job holder will carry out environmental due diligence and risk assessment of network operations and also support sustainability initiatives in the company.

Key Responsibilities

• In Liaison with the Senior Manager-Sustainability Reporting & Environment Compliance support in development and management of Safaricom Environmental Management Policy;
• Carry out environmental due diligence for all Safaricom facilities, retail centers and BTS sites;
• Ensuring Safaricom’s active participation in environmental initiatives through the relevant fora;
• Support sustainability initiatives and reporting in the company;
• Ensure staff involvement and participation in the environmental and Sustainability initiatives;
• Ensuring community engagement in the EIA/EA process;
• Tracking of Safaricom’s compliance with EMCA 1999 and the subsequent regulations with special focus and reference to the EIA/EA regulations

Minimum requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Natural Resource Sciences, Environmental studies;
• A postgraduate degree, diploma or certificates in courses in environmental matters within a highly technical industry will be an added advantage;
• A registered associate lead environmental expert registered with NEMA;
• Excellent knowledge of EMCA 1999 and the subsequent regulations At least 3 years experience in the environmental compliance sector for the manufacturing, construction or ICT sector or large scale industry; 1 of which should be in process management ;
• Excellent working knowledge of ICT regulatory environment.

If you feel that you are up to the challenge and posses the necessary qualification and experience please send your resume and application letter indicating your experience and why you are the most suitable candidate for the role clearly quoting the job title to the address below.

The deadline for application is Monday the 7th of November 2011.

The Senior Manager – Talent Acquisition
Safaricom Ltd
Nairobi

Via E-mail to: hr@safaricom.co.ke

Business Development Executive - Nairobi, Kenya

Position: Business Development Executive

Location: Nairobi

Our client, a well established group of companies with Head Offices in Egypt and currently a leading provider of telecommunication services in Kenya is seeking to expand and venture into Facility Management.

This simply involves handling outsourced services for business parks, malls, apartments, corporate buildings etc, including painting, cleaning, plumbing repairs, electrical, mechanical, housekeeping etc. In other words, Facility Management provides a one stop shop service concept.

Against this background, the client is seeking to recruit a Business Development Executive with an Electrical Mechanical background to drive business growth of the Facility Management Business Unit.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Executing the sales plan to achieve company’s overall business development strategy
• Identify and develop business opportunities
• Build referral and lead generation network
• Analyze market information and competitive intelligence
• Writing wining business proposals
• Manage client expectations by ensuring company delivers service level agreements at all times.

Qualifications/ Competencies

• Diploma/ Degree in Electrical/Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• At least 3 years experience in a business development/ sales and marketing role.
• Visionary/ hard worker and self starter
• Outstanding presentation, communication and interpersonal skills
• Entrepreneurial capabilities
• Strong organization and follow-through skills
• Able to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Outstanding proposal writing skills

If you have outstanding communication skills, drive and competence to address current and future business trends while meeting the needs of high profile clients in these most dynamic business times send your CV to recruit@flexi-personnel.com by Friday 4th November 2011.

Clearly indicate the position you are applying for and minimum salary expectation on the subject line.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted