Seven Seas Technologies - Account Manager - West Africa

We are a leading provider of integrated business and technology solutions across Africa, in the Financial, Telecom, Real Estate, Service Industries and Government.

We work in partnership with global technology industry leaders in collaborative synergies with domain & technology centric eco-system partners.

We deliver business value to customers through a combination of process excellence, quality frameworks and service delivery innovation.

Due to our rapid expansion, we are seeking results oriented, highly motivated and enthusiastic individuals to fill the following vacant positions;

Account Manager - West Africa

SST/KE/AM-WA/2012

Reporting to the Sales Director, the incumbents will develop business objectives and implement the sales operational vision in the country in line with the corporate strategy.

Key responsibilities

• Implement sales strategies, objectives, targets and plans;
• Secure borderless cooperation regarding customer relations, solutions, products and services;
• Prepare, review and present proposals for customer contracts;
• Ensure appropriate net margins through cost management, customer projects and support contracts;
• Locate or propose potential business deals by contacting potential partners; discovering and exploring opportunities;
• Screen potential business deals by analyzing market strategies, deal requirements, potential, and financials; evaluating options and resolving internal priorities;
• Develop negotiating strategies and positions by studying integration of new venture with company strategies and operations; examining risks and potentials; estimating partners' needs and goals;
• Close new business deals by coordinating requirements, developing and negotiating contracts, integrating contract requirements with business operations; and
• Enhance SST’s reputation by accepting ownership for accomplishing new and different requests and exploring opportunities to add value.

Skills & competencies

• A Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, IT, Marketing, Sales or related field;
• A Master’s degree will be an added advantage;
• Extensive experience in an IT sales role;
• At least 6 (six) years experience, with 3 (three) at a management position in a relevant field.

For the above position, you require to have proven experience at liaising, negotiating, influencing, presenting and working with key external stakeholders.

You must have a proven list of contacts within your market with a track record of closing deals.

You should have strategic planning, budgeting, verbal and written communication skills.

You must also demonstrate ability to work in a highly driven environment, be results oriented and an innovative thinker.

If you believe you are the right candidate for the position and can clearly demonstrate ability to meet the above criteria, submit your application with a detailed CV, quoting the reference to talent@sevenseastech.com on or before 20th February 2012

Seven Seas - Technologies Senior Systems Engineer - Network Security

Seven Seas Technologies is a leading provider of integrated business and technology solutions across Africa in the Financial, Telecom, Real Estate, Service Industries and Government.

We work in partnership with global technology industry leaders in collaborative synergies with domain & technology centric eco-system partners.

We deliver business value to customers through a combination of process excellence, quality frameworks and service delivery innovation.

Our core motivation is defining service excellence in technology driven business solutions.

Due to rapid expansion, we are seeking a result oriented, highly motivated and enthusiastic individuals to fill the following vacant position.

Senior Systems Engineer - Network Security

Ref: SST/KE/SES/2012

Reporting to the Divisional Manager - Infrastructure, the Senior Systems Engineer will be responsible for implementation of security projects and providing post implementation support.

Key responsibilities

• Supervise assigned security projects and ensure completion within timelines, cost and scope;
• Oversee the implementations of proof of concepts (POC) and provide technical consultancy and recommendations;
• Provide pre-sales support, solutions design, and prepare bills of materials(BoMs) for assigned tenders or proposals;
• Provide post-sales support including implementation of support contracts;
• Provide end user support for contractual customers;
• Troubleshoot customer faults to achieve fault resolution on escalated incidents and
• Execute technical lead generation activities in liaison with the sales team to ensure departmental sales objectives are met.

Qualifications and experience

• Bachelors degree in Information Technology, Computer Science or other relevant field;
• At least 5 years experience in Networks and Security;
• Experience with firewalls (application and network), IDS/IPS, netflow anomaly systems, security information and event management (SIEM) systems, vulnerability assessment applications, VPNs, AAA, Network Admission Control (NAC), Security Management and Ethical Hacking;
• Knowledge of UNIX: SUN Solaris, Linux, BSD, Shell/Perl scripting;
• Experience in forensic investigations, penetration testing techniques and vulnerability assessment tools.and;
• Vender Security Certifications in Cisco, CheckPoint and TippingPoint, CISSP certification will be an added advantage.

For the above position, you require to have strong planning and organizing skills with excellent verbal and written communication.

You must demonstrate the ability to work in a highly driven environment, be results oriented and an innovative thinker.

If you believe you are the right candidate for the above position and can clearly demonstrate your ability to meet the above criteria, submit your application with a detailed CV, quoting the reference number to talent@sevenseastech.com or to our career website http://www.sevenseastech.com/ on or before 15th February 2012

Workshop Supervisor / Fleet Control Job in Nairobi Kenya

Workshop Supervisor / Fleet Control

We are a well established Tour Company (Nairobi), having been in business for nearly 15 years and specializing in tailor made tours / safaris throughout East Africa.

With our fleet of 4 x 4 vehicles and excellent services to both local and foreign visitors, we have found a market niche for photographers and FIT clients.

Due to expansion we are looking to employ the above position.

The applicant will be in charge of the smooth running of our workshop for a fleet of approx. 50 vehicles (all 4 wheel drive) and ensure that all vehicles are maintained well / released for safaris only when in perfect order and condition.

The applicant must possess the following qualities:

The applicant must perform the following duties: (Workshop Related)

• Check and supervise all Workshop tasks and liaise with HOD with reference to logistics
• Maintain the Workshop site as per company cleanliness policy
• Communicate with all other departments and Operations as required
• Maintain adequate MVR stock on site.
• Scrutinize all ready vehicles after they have been Test Driven by technicians,
• Follow HOD guidelines
• Liaise with Driver guides on all MVR related issues and HOD
• Computer literate in word, excel and Microsoft out look
• Keep log of product and follow up on issues to be sorted
• Ensure that whatever goods are supplied are of quality and this must never be compromised

The applicant must possess the following qualities:

• Be able to work with minimum supervision
• Be able to work within time limits and with ‘out of the box’ mentality when required, due to time constraints to make sure work is done by deadline.
• Be motivated at all times and to motivate the rest of the crew as well.
• Must have at least 5 yrs experience in a similar position and similar company.
• Be assertive and take no nonsense where quality and cleanliness is at stake
• Have a keen eye for quality and cleanliness
• Quick to sort out issues involving the quality of our product

All CV’S should be sent to: directorssws@gmail.com

The deadline shall be 20th Feb. 2012

Training Facilitator Job in Nairobi Kenya (Re-advertisement)

Training Facilitator (Re-advertisement)

Location: Nairobi, Kenya

About Bridge International Academies

Bridge International Academies was conceived in 2007 out of the belief that giving every child access to a high quality education would have the greatest impact on reducing poverty worldwide.

With that guiding insight, Bridge International developed a strategy that would enable it to launch a large-scale network of high-quality, ultra low-cost, for-profit primary schools.

Operating a network of schools supported by a strong central headquarters gives Bridge International the scale, experience, and capacity to invest in systems of management, support, training, and innovation that allows individual schools to dramatically increase their effectiveness. Using this model, Bridge International is able to profitably deliver high-quality education for $4 per child per month.

This ensures that its academies will continue to successfully serve its communities as long as parents value the educational service provided.

The first Bridge International Academy launched successfully in Kenya in 2009 and 60 academies will be operating in Kenya in January 2012. Through rapid and strategic expansion, Bridge International will provide a quality education to over a million students in the coming years.

About this position

Bridge International has developed an extremely detailed and rigorous training programme to prepare new teachers from low income urban and peri urban communities to be extremely effective in the classroom. Facilitators will train new teachers with a minimum of secondary school certificates, some with and some without previous teaching experience.

The Training Facilitator is responsible for facilitating and implementing an intensive 7 week training program designed to develop effective future teachers. The Training Facilitator position requires a team player with initiative, problem solving skills and enthusiasm. Training occurs in a very fast-paced environment and requires a dedicated and hardworking facilitator.

There is a very rigorous interview process for communication skills, including reading and presentation skills, clear writing skills, and leadership qualities. We are hiring initially for a three month temporary contract followed by a permanent contract offer to highly successful candidates.

Job Responsibilities

• Provide daily training and facilitation for 6-7 weeks, following highly detailed guidelines and word for word scripts to train a large group of new teachers.
• Training will take place throughout Kenya- located in sites that are in or near slum communities.
• Training may require up to 50% travel, including up to 7 weeks of relocation during training sessions.
• Must feel comfortable following a highly scripted and repetitive facilitation approach to ensure all trainees are successful.
• Must be skilful and have presence and professionalism when managing a large group.
• Must work well within a team to meet daily and weekly goals.
• Meet with senior trainers and supervisors to share results and feedback from daily presentations.
• Must record detailed scores for trainees as they teach sample lessons.
• Create daily and weekly reports for supervisors on training challenges and successes.
• Evaluate trainees’ performance using their scores on tests and activities.

Position Requirements:

• Must have experience leading training sessions, preferably for groups of 50 or more participants. (e.g., leading church groups, community education programmes, micro-finance training, etc.)
• Must have excellent organization and time management skills.
• Strong computer skills, including PowerPoint and Microsoft Word.
• Must demonstrate a high level of professionalism and integrity in speech and behaviour.
• Outgoing, energetic and friendly personality who is able to manage stress well.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills required.
• Must be comfortable giving and receiving detailed feedback in order to improve performance.
• Must be highly self-directed and highly motivated to excel.
• Experience teaching is a plus, but is not an essential required.
• A Bachelor’s degree is required.
• Must be willing to travel and work Saturdays during the 7 week training.
• Applicants must report to training on February 22nd, 2012 in Nairobi.
• Training will take place throughout Kenya.
• Candidates must be based in Nairobi and willing to travel up to 50%.

Deadline for Applications: 15th February, 2012.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

You can apply and view detailed job requisitions on the Careers page at www.bridgeinternationalacademies.com