Head of Business Development

Our client is a Kenyan based ICT organization which has been in business for over 21 years.

It is one of East Africa’s strongest ICT business houses with regional offices in Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania and Rwanda.

They are looking to fill the position of a Head of Business Development who will report to the CEO.

Overall Purpose of the Job

To increase business opportunities for the organization by developing and executing strategies that will complement the adopted organizational Brand Strategy, enhance the smooth running of the organization, customer acquisition, product development and product distribution.

Specific Roles and Responsibilities

• Responsible for planning, organizing, control & monitoring the sales force
• Responsible for defining, approving and implementation and monitoring of the annual budget for the company, divisions, business units and sales executives
• Advise Directors on strategic issues related to the sales function
• Develop operational and management policies
• Develop a detailed sales forecasting system that includes a sales quotation register, lost sales register, pending orders register;
• Maintain close relationship with other Business Unit heads
• Evaluate with the management team, other proposals, and reports.
• Maintain financial control of the department
• Evaluate and recommend training needs of the sales force – both technical and non-technical training.

Candidate

• Over 35 years old.
• Over 10 years experience in sales profession – the last 2 or 3 in a management position
• Should have exceeded sales targets regularly
• Should be well versed in sales management systems, techniques and report generation
• Should be able to motivate, educate and drive a large educated/technical Sales force with a view of expanding into the region
• Should be highly motivated, results driven and a good team player.
• Needs to understand Strategy and Sales Operations and be able to contribute to the management team
• Should be able to travel and communicate with multinational vendors on their strategy for the region and help implement this!

How to apply:

If you are interested in the position and have the skills and talents our client is looking for, we would like to hear from you.

Please forward a copy of your updated resume, and your current salary and benefits package to info@dorbe-leit.co.ke before close of business 10th January 2012.

Only successful candidates will be contacted

Legal Officer

Legal Officer Vacancy Announcement

Overall Purpose of the Role

Assist the Senior Legal Officer to control matters under litigation with external lawyers regarding all legal cases under their services, and out of court settlements and/or recoveries.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Assist in appointment of defense lawyers where action is brought against the company and ensure at all times the advocates work in the best interest of the Company.
• Assist in recovery of company outlay from negligent third parties.
• Assist to negotiate amicably, out of court settlements.
• Review investigation reports, to ensure that they are comprehensive enough to meet the need for which they were sought, and recommend remedial action as necessary
• Assist in processing of payments to claimants and service providers
• Assist in legal research and preparing legal opinions to both external and internal clients.
• With the assistance of Senior legal officer, respond to any correspondence and/or enquiries regarding claims legal issues.
• Maintain adequate reserves for legal claims.
• Preparing legal documents as required.
• Any other duties that may be assigned from time to time.

Minimum requirements

• Bachelor of Law degree.
• Advocate of the High Court.
• Two years relevant experience.
• Experience in working with the insurance industry will be an added advantage.

How to apply:

If you are interested in the position and have the skills and talents our client is looking for, we would like to hear from you.

Please forward a copy of your updated resume, and your current salary and benefits package to info@dorbe-leit.co.ke before close of business 10th January 2012.

Only successful candidates will be contacted

Inoorero University - Driver / Office Assistant

IU wishes to recruit a mature, committed and self driven individual for the position of a Driver and Office Assistant:

Purpose of the Job: Provision of effective driving services as directed by the University

Main duties and responsibilities:

• Drive university personnel and students to various destination as assigned
• Ensure compliance with traffic regulations and code
• Collect and deliver material to required destinations and as per approved procedures
• Ensure safety of passengers/goods in the vehicle and other university goods/property in possession
• Ensure valid road taxes and licences for vehicle
• Maintain cleanliness and mechanical soundness of University vehicle for image positioning and continued service provision.
• Deliver mails and parcels as assigned and instructed.
• Performing any other duties as may be assigned from time to time

Educational Qualifications:

• KCSE or its equivalent

Professional Qualifications:

• Valid Driving License (ABCE)

Working Experience:

• 5 Years of driving experience

Technical skills/competencies

• Good interpersonal and communication skills
• Integrity
• Proactive, initiative and good networking skills

How to Apply

You may apply by emailing your CV and application letter to recruitment@iu.ac.ke by 13 January 2012

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

IU is an equal opportunity employer

Mercy USA - Senior Finance Officer

Post Title: Senior Finance Officer

Duty Station: Kenya National Office

Duration: 1 year, possibility of extension

No. of Positions: 1

Closing Date: 8th January 2012

Availability: Immediate, interviews shall be short listed as we receive them

Job Purpose:

Providing financial information to management by researching and analyzing accounting data; preparing reports.

Duties:

• Maintain accounting/internal control systems and recommend policies and procedures.
• Assuring accuracy of accounting Data.
• Performing internal auditing for Mercy USA.
• Prepare, maintain and update the fixed asset register.
• Follow up with Logistics regarding the in-kind donation materials and agreements.
• Substantiate financial transactions by confirming all supporting documentation.
• Liaising with External auditors.
• Prepare financial reports for collecting, analyzing and summarizing account information for all projects.
• Performing reconciliations for all banks and cash accounts.
• Maintain payroll both in soft and hard copies.
• Ensuring Interbank transfers are done accurately and reconciled on monthly basis.
• Keep custody, understand and implement grant agreements/contracts.
• Build the capacity of Sub offices by undertaking training needs analysis and organizing trainings for finance staff.
• Provide day to day support to the sub offices
• Carry out other duties as required and requested by the Regional Finance Manger

Job Requirements

• University degree in Bachelor of Commerce Accounting option or other business related field with extensive experience in financial management.
• Holder of CPA 2 minimum.
• Hands on experience with quick books and other financial software.
• Well developed interpersonal and team skills and proven ability to be flexible in demanding situations.
• Experience of management/supervisory responsibilities.
• Previous work experience, ideally with non-governmental organizations would be an advantage.
• Good written and spoken English and local language is essential.
• Sympathy with the aims and objectives of Mercy USA.
• Commitment to humanitarian principles and actions

All Applications and Curriculum Vitae should be sent to wnjiru@mercyusa.org by close of business January 8th 2012.

Applications shall be reviewed on receipt