Suntech Power Limited - Business Development Manager

Suntech Power Limited is a leading distributor of solar products in the region.

Due to our expansion we are looking to recruit Marketing and Business Development Manager for our Local and Regional Market.

The selected candidate’s main responsibility will be developing a local and regional marketing strategy, searching suitable service suppliers, resellers and installers for further distribution.

Must also create integrated solutions and effective market strategies including product launches.

The ideal candidate must have a relevant degree from a recognized university and experience ¡n leading business development and marketing strategies with technological companies and ideally have knowledge on the PV industry.

Send your application letter and resume to: hr@suntech.co.ke by January 28, 2012

APA Insurance Ltd Senior Underwriters / Underwriters (General Division) and Relationship Officers (Health Division)

APA Insurance Ltd is the leading general insurance company in East Africa.

As part of our expansion plans, we are seeking to recruit quality individuals to fill the following positions in our General and Health Divisions.

You would be based in our Nairobi Head Office or one of our 12 branches across Kenya.

Regional positions will also be possible.

Senior Underwriters / Underwriters (General Division)

These positions are all about providing a high standard of underwriting service to brokers, agents, and direct clients, on general risks of all sizes and levels of complexity (depending on position).

You would be part of a vibrant underwriting team and encouraged to apply your experience, skills and knowledge to the whole process of securing and maintaining profitable non-life business.

As a senior underwriter you would be seeing the larger risks and at the same time acting as a manager, mentor, leader, and reference point for underwriters within your team.

As an underwriter you would be carrying out detailed risk assessments, risk pricing, quoting terms, and a variety of administration tasks to ensure a great service is maintained.

Relationship Officers (Health Division)

These positions are ideal for experienced insurance people with a real flair for underwriting and business relationships.

The successful candidates will be expected to help support a growth environment through the effective conversion of new business enquiries for profitable health insurance (corporates, family and individual).

The roles involve underwriting, quoting terms, renewal assessment, premium collection, provider management, and administration tasks with a service focus.

Essential Qualifications

• Bachelor Degree in Commerce or other related field.
• A Diploma in Insurance or CII qualification is essential.
• At least three years experience in underwriting is desirable.

If your career aspirations match these exciting opportunities, please write in confidence to the address below on or before 23rd January 2012.

Enclose current curriculum vitae and apply to;

Head of Human Resources,
APA Insurance limited,
Apollo Centre, Off 07 Ring Road Parklands,
P.O Box 30065, 00100, Nairobi

E-mail: recruitment@apainsurance.org

Only short listed candidates will be contacted

Roche - Medical Representative (Speciality Care) - Nairobi, Kenya

The Position: Medical Representative - Speciality Care (Nairobi)

Key responsibilities for this position include, but are not limited to:

Detailing and selling of Specialty Care products to specialists, supportive care staff, medical aid case managers, private and state hospitals;

Sales tracking;

Individual customer potential analysis and developmental plans;

Customer relationship management;

Key opinion leader identification and development;

Presentations to academic groups;

Arranging of CME’s and small group meetings;

Continuously updating your knowledge in Rheumatoid Arthritis and Osteoporosis.

The successful candidate should be in possession of:

• B. Pharm/ BSc degree with a sound knowledge of Anatomy and Physiology
• Minimum of 3 years detailing experience in a specialty field.
• Knowledge of Rheumatoid Arthritis and Osteoporosis will be an added advantage.

The following special skills are key to this role:

• Excellent communication, presentation, negotiation and persuasive selling skills.
• Good interpersonal skills and self motivated with a demonstration of initiative
• Excellent planning and organisational skills
• Ability to use a customer relationship management tool effectively
• Ability to work independently as well as in a team
• Computer Literacy in MS Office
• The successful candidate must be fluent in English.

Who you are

You’re someone who wants to influence your own development.

You’re looking for a company where you have the opportunity to pursue your interests across functions and geographies, and where a job title ¡s not considered the final definition of who you
are, but the starting point.

The next step is yours.

To apply forward your detailed CV for the attention of: Simplicity Paneng, on simplicity.paneng@roche.com, by 20 January 2012.

Late applications will not be considered.

If you have not heard from us in two weeks after the closing date, kindly consider your application as unsuccessful

Airtel Networks Kenya - Head of Airtel Money, Head of Sales (Kenya) and Information Technology Director Job Vacancies

Airtel Networks Kenya is part of Bharti Airtel which has more than 230 million customers globally and has become a Fortune 500 company, and the fifth largest telecom company in the world.

In Africa, Airtel has over 50 million customers and aims to attract more than loo million customers across the continent. Our vision by 2015 is to be the most loved brand in the daily lives of the African people.

We are looking for suitable candidates to fill the following executive positions.

Head of Airtel Money

This role will report to the Commercial Director, Kenya.

The main purpose of the role will be to provide the strategic direction for the Airtel money product by coordinating the set budgetary targets to achieve the overall goal for the organization.

Other responsibilities include;

• Generate positive performance against the strategic plan
• Provide sound strategic direction on the distribution and visibility of the product
• Influence and align all stakeholders to the strategic plan to accomplish set goals
• Manage the Airtel money budget by directing actions to optimize costs and maximize revenues
• Develop and manage the Airtel money team by coaching and mentoring the team members to align their attitudes, build their skills and knowledge

Key requirements

• A Bachelors Degree in Marketing, Finance or Administration with a post graduate in Marketing, Finance or Administration. Masters in Business Administration will be an added advantage
• 5 years of experience in senior management, with at least 2 years experience in a financial institution
• Great business acumen and entrepreneurial skills
• Strong analytical, planning and networking skills
• Ability to come up with “out of the box” solutions

Head of Sales, Kenya

The position reports to the Commercial Director, Kenya.

The purpose of the role is to maximize revenues for Kenya through effective sales strategy formulation and implementation.

The role holder will direct a team of Sales Managers covering Kenya.

He/she will build and harness distributor and strategic partner relationships with a view to strengthening Airtel penetration and revenue growth.

Other responsibilities include;

• Developing incentive plans for both partners and the sales team
• Maintain effective communications with Senior Management and key stakeholders within the Organization to ensure smooth running of operations
• Develop financial plans pertaining to the sales function
• Directs all local sales activities to maximize sales revenues and meet the set objectives
• Hire, direct, motivate, coach and develop managers/supervisors in the sales function
• Work closely with and support business partners/distributors to meet or exceed sales & growth targets

Key Requirements:

• University degree in Business, Sales, or Marketing. A Masters degree will be an added advantage
• At least 10 years experience ¡n sales, with 4 being in a senior leadership position
• Excellent knowledge of channel, indirect and direct sales
• Proven ability to analyze complex business issues and identify, design and implement effective practical recommendations
• Able to operate in a performance-driven organization
• Exemplary leadership capability to positively influence and motivate the entire sales force
• Lots of energy

Director, Information Technology

This role will report directly to the Chief Operations Officer.

The main purpose of the role will be to effectively manage operation of the IT function by overseeing the activities and operations of the IT department, ensuring the provision of world class IT services.

Other responsibilities include;

• Negotiate service level agreements with both internal and external customers and service providers and monitor service delivery to ensure the agreed targets and standards are met
• Direct the preparation and implementation of policies, procedures and standards relating to information and telecommunication systems
• Ensure efficient management of outsourced business partners
• Accountable for the management, mentoring and career development of all IT staff
• Defines and seeks approval for the level of IT resources required to meet the organization’s goals, prioritizes and schedules major projects
• Develop a disaster recovery plan to address any risk that may hinder normal operations and ensure safety and integrity of the organization’s data
• Responsible for researching and evaluating new technologies and trends

Key requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology or a Business related degree.
• A Masters degree will be an added advantage
• At least 10 years work experience, with at least 3 years proven at a senior IT management level
• A proven track record of driving and defining complex IT strategy, budgetary experience and project management skills
• Exceptional communication skills are essential in order to explain complex IT concepts to non-technical colleagues
• Experience of managing multiple IT disciplines i.e. software development, technical support, systems architecture etc and a broad understanding of computer systems, applications and operating systems
• In-depth experience of negotiating with and managing third parties

Interested and qualified candidates are invited to apply for these roles by sending an application letter and resume to hr@ke.airtel.com

The deadline for applications is 19th January, 2012