Java Applications Developer Job in Kenya

Position: Java Applications Developer

Engagement Period: 2 Months

Application Deadline: Wednesday, 29th February 2012

Duty Station: Nairobi, Kenya

Wanted: Immediately

Background:

Our client is exploring and developing new information tools to record, store, transfer, and verify services from the field projects. Due to the overwhelming amount of beneficiary data which it collects in the field, the client wants to develop a biometrics-based software application for a variety of projects.

Duties and responsibilities:

For these purposes, our client is seeking a skilled Java application developer with experience in developing biometrics software. The expert will work with a team of existing developers who have built a suite of other tools for the organization.

The expert developer will be responsible for advancing the development of a biometrics software system to work alongside other existing software tools.

Main Deliverables:

Using the existing biometrics software, the expert will enhance the features and program new features as required by the client, including the ability to register and verify target beneficiaries.

Intermediate Deliverables and Development Process:

• Research existing applications, including the biometrics software and become familiar with the clients software standards.
• Review a series of existing forms and questionnaires which are being used by the client to collect data in the field.
• Review descriptive document (concept notes, system requirements documents, others) to better understand the work.
• Ask clarifications and develop a work plan.
• Work with the lead application developer to establish the functional requirements for the application.
• Liaise with the other application and database developers to ensure the application is integrated into existing systems.

Specific Deliverables:

• Lead the development and implementation of the application in consultation with the relevant stakeholders.
• Receive input and modify the application where necessary and test its applicability to ensure it conforms to the specifications and, prepare the necessary technical documentations for the application.
• Arrange weekly meetings to receive feedback from the stakeholders and monthly meetings with end users (technical managers).
• Maintain a software update blog and version control system based on the client's standards.
• Maintain the work plan, modifying as required
• Bug test software to ensure its reliability and stability
• Achieve milestones and deadlines as per the work plan
• Perform other related duties as required

Education:

University level degree in software development/engineering, development, or related field.

Experience:

• At least five years of experience in application development using Java on Windows and Linux platforms.
• At least five years of experience in using database systems e.g. MySQL and PostgreSQL.
• Knowledge of Java frameworks e.g. JSP, JSF etc.
• Knowledge of Java packages e.g. JDBC.
• Knowledge of OOP software development methodology.
• Ability to develop web based applications using PHP, Javascript, jQuery, CSS.
• Knowledge of Biometrics software, preferably Verifinger.

Languages: Excellent knowledge of English.

Competencies:

• Systematic and efficient approach to work assignments.
• Good judgment and problem-solving ability.
• Ability to work under pressure.
• Ability to work extra hours to meet deadlines.
• Extreme attention to details.

If you meet the above qualifications, please send a cover letter and detailed curriculum vitae, indicating relevant experience to faoso.nairobi@gmail.com by latest Wednesday, 29th February 2012.

Only candidates the meet the minimum required qualifications will be contacted

Kenya Episcopal Conference Catholic Secretariat - Research, Lobbying and Advocacy Officer Job in Kenya

The Kenya Episcopal Conference- Catholic Secretariat wishes to announce a post of Research, Lobbying and Advocacy Officer

The KEC - Catholic Secretariat is the National Administrative, facilitative and Coordinative arm through which the KEC implements and co-ordinates various Pastoral programs at the National level and undertakes all those responsibilities which express the mission of the Catholic Church in Kenya.

The Catholic Health Commission of Kenya, one of the technical departments of the KEC-Catholic Secretariat seeks an outstanding, dynamic and results oriented individual to fill the position of Research, Lobbying and Advocacy Officer.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Policy analysis, development of advocacy strategies and elaboration of annual national KEC-Catholic Secretariat advocacy plans
• Coordination of advocacy activities and development of policies for Lobby, Research and Advocacy Strategy for Catholic Health Commission of Kenya - KEC
• Picking relevant issues from the Media and the Public for Lobby and Advocacy.
• Networking with Ministries for Health, civil society organizations and other international agencies
• Establish appropriate contacts and represent the Catholic Health Commission of Kenya-KEC with key stakeholders at various workshops, briefings and other meetings
• Researches issues to assist with development of health policy and makes recommendations as appropriate to the National Executive Secretary
• Identify issues that affect health service delivery in Catholic Health Facilities and liaise with appropriate agencies to resolve issues that affect Catholic Health Facilities
• Write and follow up proposals and funding requests for lobbying and advocacy activities
• Responsible for reporting according to terms agreed in contracts
• To build close relations and maintain an archive of all communication with funding organizations

Qualifications

• Has a Bachelor Degree in Communication, Law or related discipline.
• 3 years experience in Lobbying and Advocacy
• A Masters Degree an advantage
• Proficiency in MS Office
• A clear understanding of the health sector

Performance Indicators

• Extent of carrying out duties and responsibilities above.

Personal Traits

• Is a committed Catholic, with good recommendation from own Parish Priest
• Is a person of attested integrity, with high degree of confidentiality
• Is innovative and assertive
• Is able to work under little supervision
• Is able to work with people of all types of temperament.

Our recruitment procedures shall be followed.

Applications should be addressed to:-

Secretary General
Kenya Episcopal Conference-Catholic Secretariat
P.O Box 13475-00800
Nairobi.

or hr@catholicchurch.or.ke

To reach him on or before February 29th 2012

Only short listed candidates will be contacted 

Clique Ltd - Sales and Marketing Executive Job in Kenya

Title: Sales and Marketing Executive

Reports to: Sales and Marketing manager

Based at: factory street industrial area.

Job purpose: To plan and carry out direct and indirect marketing and sales activities, so as to maintain and develop sales of our product range in Kenya and its environment, in accordance with agreed business plans.

Key responsibilities and accountabilities:

• Maintain and develop a computerized customer and prospect database.
• Plan and carry out direct marketing activities (principally direct mail) to agreed budgets, sales volumes, values, product mix and timescales.
• Develop ideas and create offers for direct mail and marketing to major accounts.
• Respond to and follow up sales enquiries by post, telephone, and personal visits.
• Maintain and develop existing and new customers through planned individual account support, and liaison with internal order-processing staff.
• Monitor and report on activities and provide relevant management information.
• Carry out market research, competitor and customer surveys.
• Maintain and report on equipment and software suitability for direct marketing and sales reporting purposes.
• Liaise and attend meetings with other company functions necessary to perform duties and aid business and organizational development.
• Manage the external marketing agency activities of telemarketing and research.
• Attend training and to develop relevant knowledge and skills.

Person profile

Personality:

• Self-driven, results-oriented with a positive outlook, and a clear focus on high quality and business profit.
• A natural forward planner who critically assesses own performance.
• Mature, credible, and comfortable in dealing with senior big company executives.
• Reliable, tolerant, and determined.
• Empathic communicator, able to see things from the other person's point of view.
• Well presented and businesslike.
• Sufficiently mobile and flexible to travel up to a few days a month within the Kenya.
• Keen for new experience, responsibility and accountability.
• Able to get on with others and be a team-player.

Personal Situation:

• Must be mature and domestically secure.
• Able to spend one or two nights away per month without upsetting domestic situation.
• Able to commute reliably to office base.
• Able to work extended hours on occasions when required.

Specific Job Skills:

• Able to communicate and motivate via written media.
• Understands the principles of marketing and advertising cost-effectiveness, including market sector targeting, product offer development, features-benefits-solutions selling, cost per response, cost per conversion, etc.
• Appreciates need for consistency within company's branding and marketing mix, especially PR and the Internet.

Computer skills:

• Must be adept in use of MS Office 2000 or later, particularly Excel and Word, and ideally Access or similar database to basic level, Internet and email.

Literacy and Numeracy:

• Able to understand profit and loss calculations and basic business finance, e.g., gross margin percentages and calculations, depreciation, capital and revenue expenditure, cash-flow, overheads, etc.
• Must be a very competent writer of business letters, quotations and proposals.

Business and Selling Skills:

• Must be an excellent face-to-face and telephone communicator.
• Able to demonstrate success in day to day activities.
• Ideal background would be in business support services.

Management Ability:

• Though internal staff management is not initially part of the job, responsibility and opportunity could grow with the development of the business, for example the prospect of recruiting and managing support telesales staff.
• Some people-management skills, experience and natural ability will be useful.

Academics qualification

The above candidate must have a minimum of diploma or degree in sales and marketing related field and at least three years experience working as a sales person in a busy organization.

Experience in hospitality industry will be given the first priority.

If you are up to task and you meet the above qualification please send your CV and a detailed application letter showing your current remuneration and your expectation.

To hr@clique.co.ke, so as it reaches us not later than 29th Feb. 2012.

Please not that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted

Personal Assistant Job in Kenya

Brief for required P.A

Nature of Job:Part time and based on flexi-time i.e. as and when there are tasks to undertake.

Overview of responsibilities:

• Preparing power point presentations
• Analyzing sales data using excel spreadsheets
• Updating brand marketing expenses (BME) on excel
• Filing various documents in an agreed format
• Periodically searching for data on the internet e.g. economic indicators for various E. African countries
• Writing reports of field/trade visits using a standard format
• Arranging for car service with mechanic; arrange collection & delivery back.

Profile of Candidate/Competences:

• High integrity & organizational ability
• University graduate; candidates who have studied a business course will have added advantage
• Able to work independently & in some cases, outside of normal working hours
• Competent driver
• Analytical & Versatile
• Quick learner

Other requirements:Possession of a lap top & a modem for internet access will be an added advantage

Other terms of service:Expenses incurred in the course of undertaking duties will be claimed for re-imbursement using a system to be discussed.

Commencement Date:1st March 2012.

Send your CV to cawaina@gmail.com showing your Expected salary and before 29-March 2012