EAPCC - HR Planning and Development Manager Job in Kenya

The East African Portland Cement Company Limited (EAPCC) has been Kenya’s leading cement manufacturer for over seventy five (75) years. Blue Triangle Cement, EAPCC’s flagship brand, ¡s well known all over Kenya as a symbol of quality and reliability.

The company’s products have been used ¡n projects such as housing, education, health, tourism, transport and communication, as well as hydro-electric power projects across the country.

In order to ensure effective delivery of the Human Resources mandate to the business, EAPCC is seeking to recruit a highly driven, organized, dynamic and strong team player to fill the position of Human Resources (HR) Planning and Development Manager.

Reporting to the Head of Human Resources and Administration, the HR Planning and Development Manager will ensure efficient planning of the HR functions to enable EAPCC deliver on set business objectives.

S/He will be responsible for planning, organizing, leading and managing the learning and development function in the organization.

Key roles and responsibilities

• In liaison with the Head of Human Resources and Administration develop staff attraction and retention strategies;
• Manage and coordinate performance and productivity systems to reward staff, while ensuring that EAPPC attracts and retains the best talent;
• Ensure periodic reviews of terms and conditions of service and remuneration in conformity with prevailing market needs;
• Provide leadership in management of change processes within the organization;
• Manage and enhance HR standard operating procedures;
• Ensure that manpower needs for all departments are met;
• Prepare and manage the learning and development budget for the organization;
• Plan and coordinate the on-boarding process including induction of new employees; and
• Identify training needs and ensure the development, implementation and monitoring of appropriate learning and development programs in the organization.

Skills and attributes:

• A Bachelors degree in a business related field from a recognized institution. An MBA will be an added advantage;
• At least six (6) years working experience with at least three (3) years in a similar position in a reputable organisation;
• Experience in the manufacturing industry will be an added advantage; and
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, facilitation, and negotiating skills with the ability to encourage and motivate others.

If you believe your career objectives match this challenging and exciting role, please forward your application with a detailed CV stating your current position, remuneration, e-mail address and telephone contacts, quoting reference number HRPDO/11-11 to reach us by 17 December 2011 addressed to:

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

E-mail: esd@deloitte.co.ke

Davis & Shirtliff - Regional Sales Engineers Jobs in Rwanda and Southern Sudan

Vacancies exist in the Davis & Shirtliff group for Sales Engineers in the Rwanda and Southern Sudan subsidiary branches.

The principal job tasks being as follows: -

• Sales of specialised technical equipment.
• Customer development and retention.
• Frequent travel to customer sites.

The successful candidates will have the following attributes: -

• Be nationals of Rwanda and Southern Sudan with fluency in French or Arabic respectively.
• Be graduate engineers with honours degree from a recognised university.
• Hold a valid driver’s license.
• Applicants with additional professional qualifications will have a competitive advantage.

A competitive salary and usual large company benefits including medical and pension schemes are offered.

The job will provide successful candidates with challenging opportunities to join a dedicated team of specialists in the water sector which has significant potential for future growth.

Applications should be sent to recruitment@dayliff.com and hard copies to be posted or delivered to the address below.

The hard copy applications should be hand written and include a CV that indicates email, daytime phone number, current salary, if employed, and how soon, if selected, the applicant would be available to begin work.

Deadline: 30th Dec 2011

Human Resources Manager
PO Box 41762-00100
Nairobi, Kenya

Bahati Ridge - Sales & Marketing Manager and Online Sales Advisor

Come with us into the countryside, just a 30-minute drive away from the hustle and bustle of Nairobi.

The noise and haste of metropolitan Nairobi may fire up your drive to succeed, but your soul also seeks equilibrium in a tranquil setting. Come with us to Bahati Ridge, Kenya’s premier country gated community.

Sales & Marketing Manager

• 5-7 years of experience in sales management
• Experience with enterprise software solutions and large, complex organizations
• Preferred experience working in the real estate sector, however, not mandatory
• Strong understanding of customer and market dynamics and requirements
• Strong presentation and oral skills
• Demonstrated skills in letter and report writing and ability to use Microsoft Office Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Access Data Management
• Proven leadership and ability to drive sales teams

Online Sales Advisor

• Updating, Maintaining of Bahati Ridge Social Media Accounts
• Managing & monitoring Twitter feeds by engaging users and creating a buzz around Bahati Ridge and its developments
• Monitoring conversations and identifying keywords to increase awareness and discussions around Bahatí Ridge
• Maintaining & Updating Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn and Bahati Ridge Website pages
• Handling all queries emanating from all our Online Ad & Marketing Campaigns: Twitter, Facebook, Linked In and Bahati Ridge Website

Send your application to recruit@bahatiridge.co.ke

Closing date 13th December 2011

Position commences 3rd January 2012

Longhorn - Assistant Internal Auditor and English Editor

Longhorn is an established Company in the publishing industry.

We wish to recruit highly competent, proactive and self-driven persons to fill the positions below:

Assistant Internal Auditor

Ref: HR/11/17

Reporting to the Internal Auditor, the key responsibilities will be to:

• Participate in executing the risk-based annual internal audit plan and enterprise-wide risk assessment
• Regularly follow up on internal and external audit recommendations
• Participate in review of the risk management framework of the organisation and recommend solutions to mitigate risk exposures
• Review policies and procedures of the organisation for continuous improvement of the organization’s operations.

Qualifications

• A business-related degree
• CPA (K) and CISA or CIA
• At least 2 years relevant working experience. (experience in internal audit will be an added advantage)
• Good analytical skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

English Editor

Ref: HR/11/18

Reporting to the Publishing Manager, the key responsibilities will be to:

• Source and induct authors and external readers to facilitate the development and refinement of manuscripts.
• Evaluate, copy edit and proofread manuscripts to meet set standards.
• Carry out market surveys, scan and monitor the publishing environment to establish existing gaps ¡n the marketplace to guide ¡n product development.
• Establish sources of copyrighted materials and seek permissions accordingly to fulfill acquisition requirements.
• Work with product designers, photographers, illustrators and other suppliers to meet agreed production quality and schedules.

Qualifying criteria

• KCSE Grade B+ ¡n English
• Bachelor of Education ( English, Literature)
• Those with a Master of Arts in English will have an added advantage
• 2 years teaching experience or 4 years ¡n editing, with a proven track record of producing error-free books and other materials
• Good communication skills, a team player with innovation and analytical skills

If you meet the above requirements, send your application quoting the reference number on the left-hand corner of the envelope to the address below, or email to hr@longhornpublishers.com

Enclose a detailed CV, copies of certificates, and testimonials, together with names of three referees (two of which should be previous employers), so as to reach the undersigned not later than 9th December, 2011.

The Managing Director,
Longhorn Kenya Limited
P.O Box 18033 — 00500,
Nairobi

Only short-listed candidates will be contacted