Tuesday, 14 February 2012

Business Development / Enterprise Consultant (KENYA), Senior Accountant (KENYA) and Office Manager (UGANDA)

Our company, a mid-sized ICT company operating in Africa has vacancies in the following positions:

Business Development / Enterprise Consultant

Reporting to the Head of Corporate, the Enterprise Consultant will be responsible for all sales activities, from lead generation through to close in the assigned strategy.

Key Responsibilities
  • Develop annual business plan in conjunction with Head of Corporate Sales
  • Manages assigned key accounts to ensure achievement of customer satisfaction, revenue generation, and long-term account goals
  • Responsible for the Sales of the Company’s suite of products and services with a focus on the high end corporate market
  • Develop, manage and up sell to a database of qualified key accounts; maintain accurate records of all sales and prospecting activities
  • Create and conduct effective proposal presentations and RFP responses
  • Responsible for sourcing and developing client relationships and referrals in key accounts
  • Responsible for identifying and building effective Influence Networks with professional affiliations
  • Collaborate with others to solve problems creatively and demonstrate high integrity
  • Proactively establish and maintain effective working team relationships with all support departments
Requirements
  • Bachelor’s degree holder in business, marketing or IT
  • 3-5 years of experience in sales in the Applications and ICT industry
  • Proven ability to exceed sales quotas
  • Experience in selling ICT solutions to large, complex organizations
  • Aggressive, self driven over achiever
  • Strong understanding of customer and market dynamics and requirements in the ICT industry
  • Willingness to travel and work with a dynamic team of professionals
Person Specifications
  • Possess good technical and product knowledge
  • Possess selling skills that allow for effective presentation of products and services
  • Demonstrate a complete understanding of pricing and proposal models
  • Demonstrate the ability to gather, submit detailed business information for product development
  • Demonstrate the ability to carry on a business conversation with business owners and executive decision makers
Senior Accountant

The senior accountant will be responsible for applying accounting principles and procedures to analyze financial information, prepare accurate and timely financial reports and statements and ensure appropriate accounting control procedures.

Main Responsibilities
  • compile and analyze financial information to prepare financial statements including monthly and annual accounts
  • ensure financial records are maintained in compliance with accepted policies and procedures
  • ensure all financial reporting deadlines are met and prepare financial management reports
  • ensure accurate and timely monthly, quarterly and year end close
  • establish and monitor the implementation and maintenance of accounting control procedures
Requirements
  • Accounting degree or equivalent with ACCA/CPA-K
  • a minimum of 3 years’ post training experience in the management of financial systems and budgets, financial reporting, financial data analysis, auditing, taxation and providing financial advice
  • knowledge and experience of related computer applications
  • knowledge of applicable laws, codes and regulations
  • Ability to cope with multi-tasking assignments
  • Understanding of business management
  • A confident and determined approach
  • A high degree of self-motivation and drive
  • Team player who must be able to work independently as well
Office Manager Position - Uganda Office

This position requires a Uganda National to be responsible for the organization and coordination of office operations, procedures and resources to facilitate organizational effectiveness and efficiency.

Main Job Tasks and Responsibilities
  • handle clerical, administrative and secretarial responsibilities and tasks
  • design, implement and maintain filing systems and procedures for record keeping
  • monitor record keeping; ensuring security and confidentiality of data
  • design, implement and enforce office policies and procedures
  • implement procedural and policy changes to improve operational efficiency
  • monitor and maintain office supplies inventory
  • review and approve office supply acquisitions
  • maintain a safe and secure working environment
  • handle customer inquiries and complaints
  • manage internal staff relations
Education and Experience
  • a business degree/diploma with a number of years administrative and supervisory experience
  • knowledge of accounting, data and administrative management practices and procedures
  • knowledge of clerical practices and procedures
  • knowledge of human resources management practices and procedures
  • knowledge of business and management principles
  • computer skills and knowledge of office software packages
Key Competencies
  • communication skills; decision making
  • problem analysis and assessment; judgment and problem solving
  • planning and organizing; work and time management
  • attention to detail and high level of accuracy
  • delegation of authority and responsibility
  • integrity, stress tolerance, adaptability
  • teamwork and collaboration
If you meet the above requirements and are self- driven, proactive, results oriented and up to the challenge, send your CV and Application Letter, quoting the Job Title in the Email Subject to nuruw21@gmail.com by close of business Friday 24th February 2012.

A competitive remuneration package will be offered to the successful candidates.

Note: these positions are urgent and may be filled before the closing date

Needed Urgently: Oracle Trainers

Needed Urgently: Oracle Trainers

People who are experienced in Oracle Financials & SCM (GL, AP, AR, FA, CM, PO, OM modules); PREFERABLY should have done 2 or more implementations on the Oracle Financials or who possess user training or who have done some training as part of the implementations.

In addition they should be open to do training projects.

Send your resumes immediately to nuruw21@gmail.com

Monday, 13 February 2012

Safaricom - Senior 3G / LTE Strategy Engineer Job in Kenya

We are pleased to announce the following vacancy in the Access Network Planning & Support Department within the Technical & IT Division.

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

Senior 3G / LTE Strategy Engineer

Ref: TECHNICAL _ S3GLTESE_FEB_2012

Reporting to the Senior Manager-RAN Strategy and Design. the holder of the position will contribute to the development of 3G/LTE strategy and design through extensive study of industry trends, liaison with vendors and with internal technical teams.

The incumbent will provide fit for purpose technology recommendations, parameters & feature reviews through proposed trials, initially on test-bed basis, and finally on live network, with demonstrated benefits – whether quality, capacity, cost savings or improved efficiencies.

Key Responsibilities
  • Emerging technology monitoring.
  • Promote awareness of emerging technologies/methods to the technical staff.
  • Analysis of existing radio network.
  • Identify ways in which we can maximize the radio network resources we currently have.
  • Identify future radio network Requirements/Constraints.
  • Define and evaluate the various options that satisfy the requirements/constraints identified.
  • Specify and provide detailed evaluation of the technical solutions, identifying the technical components and their interrelationships, needed to meet the present and future needs of the radio network.
  • Formulate, conduct and project manage trials documenting every step and reporting the results.
  • Strategy Consolidation- Analyze vendor roadmaps Vs technological advancement.
  • Devise RF strategy document for the various aspects.
  • Smooth and timely transitions to new technologies.
Minimum requirements
  • University degree in Electrical Engineering or Electronics/Telecommunication.
  • 5 years work experience in RAN Planning /Operations with at least two of these in planning/operating 3G networks.
  • Project Management an added advantage.
  • Demonstrates thorough attitude and attention to detail.
  • Strong knowledge of and the ability to solve complex issues in the areas of: RF engineering (design principles, network optimization, propagation modeling and prediction, spectrum/frequency planning etc.)
  • Network architecture (3GPP Air interface, standards, technology and evolution, etc.).
  • Hardware (Cellsite equipment layout, network infrastructures).
  • Performance Management (System KPIs and metrics, etc.),.
  • Software (Parameter definition, etc).
  • Tools and Software (Planning tools, Performance management tools etc.)
  • An innate like for reading with ability to spend many hours reading technical documentation.
  • Ability to work independently and within a team environment.
  • Ability to reason logically to provide relevant, appropriate and well supported information to support planning of technical roadmaps.
  • Sound analytic ability, data evaluation and review capability.
  • Can objectively and accurately assess needs for improvement.
  • Able to form strong positive relationships with the various project stakeholders and RND teams.
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 Friday, 17th February, 2011.

The Senior Manager – Talent Acquisition
Safaricom Ltd
Nairobi

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

Project Manager Job in Kenya

We are a construction company registered in Kenya involved in Building, Civil Works, Real Estate development, Road works and General suppliers with operations in Kenya.

We are looking to recruit a highly qualified and motivated individual, to fill the position of Project Manager, reporting to the Chief Executive officer.

He/she will head the technical/projects department and will be responsible for the overall planning, execution, monitoring of all projects to ensure that all projects specifications and quality standards, project timelines, budgets and profitability projections, have been met.

He/she will oversee all the construction related resources and staff.

Desired Qualifications, Experience and Skills
  • BSc or diploma in Civil Engineering or Building Construction and must have a Diploma or degree in Project/Construction management from recognized institutions
  • A master’s degree is and added advantage
  • Minimum 2 years postgraduate experience in the construction industry, at least one year must have been in supervisory or management position
  • Proficiency in MS office and Ms Projects
  • Must have experience in BOQ preparation and tendering procedures
  • Must be able to demonstrate skills on how to prioritize and execute tasks in a high pressure environment
  • Must demonstrate capacity to lead and motivate, high standards of communication and interpersonal skills
  • Must be willing to travel extensively.
If your experience and competencies match the above specifications, please send your cover letter and detailed CV, stating your current and expected remuneration to info@vinbelinternational.com, to reach us before February 29th, 2012

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