KCA University - Business Development Manager Job in Kenya

Are you looking for an employer who promotes individual excellence, supports teamwork and nurtures a high performance culture?

KCA University is a dynamic private business university of choice in Kenya committed to quality service and ethical practices.

Due to its rapid growth over the years, we are seeking to recruit competent, dynamic and business oriented professionals to fill the following positions in its Business Centre – Institute for Capacity Development - ICAD

Job Title: Business Development Manager

Division / Department: Business Development

Job Reports To: ICAD General Manager

Job Purpose: To develop and implement sales and marketing strategies to improve market presence of ICAD for increasing revenue, higher business returns and profitability.

Key Responsibilities

• Developing a marketing plan and strategy for increasing market share and profits.
• Reviewing product coverage and market niche for implementing plans to grow sales volumes and value to ICAD.
• Participating in planning/setting of performance deliverables and business prospecting to identify market niche requirements and develop a shopping list of clients with potential for buy-in.
• Analyzing vital statistics (KPIs) to determine actual business performance and implement improvement measures on areas of negative variance and growth potential.
• Preparing route maps for effective territory coverage and prudent management of operational budgets to minimize expenses.
• Organizing regular business forums with customers to gain understanding of emerging needs and as a way of nurturing close business relations with the clientele in assigned territory.
• Participating in sectoral and national forums dealing with business agenda for business prospecting.
• Undertaking specific research to collect and analyze data on market conditions, client preferences, competitive activity and changes in the industry that may affect sales and advice management.
• Conduct customer satisfaction surveys for evaluating client perception and satisfaction index for improvement on service delivery standards.

Key Skills

• Strong business management and strategic planning
• Exceptional communication skills
• Customer care
• Proposal Writing skills
• Excellent negotiation skills
• Familiarity with MS Office packages, Excel and PowerPoint

Experience

• 3 years relevant experience in business development, marketing especially in services, training

Personal attributes

• Proven track record of consistent, high performance in marketing and communications, with strong leadership qualities

Qualifications

• A degree in commerce, sales and marketing (or a relevant business field)
• Critical understanding of sales operations

Interested applicants should send their applications enclosing copies of their academic and professional qualifications, detailed CV stating their experience, achievements, and including current and expected salary and a cover letter addressing;

The Director, Human Resources,
KCA University,
P.O. Box 56808 - 00200,
Nairobi

All applications should be sent via email to hr@kca.ac.ke on or before 20th April 2012.

Electrical Technician Job in Nairobi Kenya

Position: Electrical Technician

Company Profile:

Our client is one of the leading power engineering company in Kenya based in Nairobi and deals with projects all over the country

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Assembles and tests experimental motor-control devices, switch panels, transformers, generator windings, solenoids, and other electrical equipment and components according to engineering data and knowledge of electrical principle.
• Modifies electrical prototypes to correct functional deviations under direction of Electrical Engineer
• Diagnose cause of electrical or mechanical malfunction or failure of operational equipment.
• Plan layout and installation of electrical wiring, equipment and fixtures, based on job specifications and local codes.
• Performs preventative and corrective maintenance.
• Prepare sketches or follow blueprints to determine the location of wiring and equipment and to ensure conformance to building and safety codes.
• Develops wiring diagrams, layout drawings, and engineering specifications for system or equipment modifications or expansion
• Perform routine installation and maintenance duties.
• Plans, directs, and records periodic electrical testing, and recommends or initiates modification or replacement of equipment which fails to meet acceptable operating standards.
• Diagnose malfunctioning systems, apparatus, and components, using test equipment and hand tools, to locate the cause of a breakdown and correct the problem.
• Connect wires to circuit breakers, transformers, or other components
• Advise management on whether continued operation of equipment could be hazardous
• Test electrical systems and continuity of circuits in electrical wiring, equipment, and fixtures, using testing devices such as ohmmeters, voltmeters, and oscilloscopes, to ensure compatibility and safety of system.
• Repair or replace wiring, equipment, and fixtures, using hand tools and power tools.
• Assemble, install, test, and maintain electrical or electronic wiring, equipment, appliances, apparatus, and fixtures, using hand tools and power tools.
• Inspect electrical systems, equipment, and components to identify hazards, defects, and the need for adjustment or repair, and to ensure compliance with codes.

Desired Qualifications

• Diploma - Electrical Engineering
• Excellent knowledge in Excel
• Knowledge in AutoCAD
• 5 years Experience
• Valid Driving License

To apply for this position send your CV to mycv@myjobseye.com quoting the position in the subject line and preferred location.

Kindly also mention your current/ last salary and benefits.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted

Multinational Company Production Manager Job in Nairobi Kenya

Position: Production Manager

Reports to: Factory Management

Location: Nairobi

Our Client is the world's leading Multinational Company dealing in the manufacturing of confectionery and beverage consumer products.

Main Purpose of the position:

• Ensure production plan is full achieved in time and in compliance with legal requirements meeting safety, quality, hygiene, cost and environment need.
• Drive continuous improvement through TPM.
• Empower people to motivate and develop there capability.
• Align and involved all the relevant functions.

Main Responsibilities:

• Ensure that finished products are consistently manufactured meeting prescribed standards (compliant), on time and meeting consumer expectations.
• Effectively manage the DOR, ensure exchange of information (cascade Target/escalate issues) for alignment with the objectives in the short term and WOR, MOR for medium and long term to achieve production plan and to identify and achieve performance improvements.
• Motivate, guide, support and coach the resources to achieve objectives and to act in accordance with NCE guidelines.
• Maintain a safe working environment in compliance with the local laws striving for Zero accidents through continuous coaching on safety behaviours.
• Elaborate and execute workforce development program that will provide appropriate flexibility of workforce and assets.
• Focus on material availability, finished goods quality, and on time delivery through optimal resource allocation
• Lead a continuous improvement/employee involvement culture through NCE approach.
• Drive for excellence and support operators and staff in their tasks.
• Provide timely feedback and coaching to individuals and team in order to develop them to their full potential and to achieve objectives in accordance with NCE guidelines.
• Ensure succession plans and development - coaching of direct reports (where applicable) including development of specific training.
• Ensure ongoing smooth operation of factory through employee and industrial relations
• Ensure the timely launch of new products to the Market as per agreement with the business unit

The ideal candidate should possess the following minimum skills and competencies;

• Understanding of production planning process
• Knowledge of NCE - TPM methodology, Lean thinking, etc…
• Advanced understanding of AM Pillar Methodology
• Basic understanding of PM Pillar Methodology
• Product and process mastership
• Advance knowledge of manufacturing instructions and quality standards
• Advanced understanding of how to effectively lead and control meeting (ability to handle meeting and conflict)
• Advanced understanding of the related departments and their role (Quality, Engineering, Warehouse, etc…)
• Business knowledge. Competence base of H&S, Engineering, Quality, Costing, Supply Chain.
• Knowledge of HR policies, industrial relation and legislation
• Knowledge of "The Company Management and Leadership principles", local community and shared value
• Advance knowledge of GLOBE processes and transactions
• Advance knowledge of G.I. 23.010 + Standards Management

To apply for this position send your CV to mycv@myjobseye.com quoting the position in the subject line and preferred location.

Kindly also mention your current/ last salary and benefits.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted

Commission for Higher Education - HR & Admin Officer, Legal Officer and Internal Auditor Jobs in Kenya

The Commission for Higher Education is a regulatory agency charged with planning, advising, accreditation and quality assurance in higher education.

The Commission for Higher Education wishes to recruit self-motivated and qualified professionals for vacant positions as outlined here below.

1. Human Resource and Administration Officer

(Che6)

1 Post

Ref: CHE/HR/5PAF

Qualifications & Experience:

• Honours first degree and a masters degree in either human resource or administration from a recognized university; candidates with a postgraduate diploma in human resource will also be considered.
• At least five (5) years working experience in an institution of higher learning or educational research, three of which should be at management level, dealing with both human resource management and, administration and central services.

Skills:

• Thorough understanding of current labour laws and regulations;
• Ability to serve interests of a wide range of employees and clients;
• Well-developed interpersonal and communication skills;
• Ability to work both as a team leader and as a team player;
• Demonstrated leadership and management skills.

Duties and Responsibilities:

The duties of Human Resource and Administration Officer shall include:

• facilitate the Commission in recruitment and selection of staff at various levels;
• arrange for capacity building activities in line with the Commission’s policies;
• Facilitate annual staff appraisal process;
• maintain harmonious employee relations and effective communications systems;
• administer employee benefits;
• administer common/shared services across departments/offices in the Commission;

2. Legal Officer

(CHE5)

1 Post

Ref: CHE/HR/6PAF

Qualifications & Experience:

• Honours first degree in Law from a recognized university and post graduate diploma in Legal Studies from the Kenya School of Law.
• A practicing advocate of the High Court of Kenya with at least five (5) years working experience after admission as an advocate of the High Court, three (3) years in a supervisory role in a busy organization.

Skills:

• Thorough understanding of laws relating to education training and research, labour, and contracts;
• Well-developed interpersonal and communication skills;
• Ability to work as a team leader as well as a team player;
• Demonstrated leadership and management skills.
• Competence in computer applications;
• High ethical standards, integrity and professionalism

Duties and Responsibilities:

To provide legal services, give legal interpretation and opinion on various issues in the
organization, and in particular:-

• Provide the Commission Secretary/Chief Executive Officer with legal advice as and when necessary;
• Give legal interpretation and opinion to all functional areas and units of the Commission;
• Analyze and advise upon legal instruments for accreditation and quality assurance of institutions of higher education;
• Monitor compliance and enforcement of laws, rules and regulations by institutions of higher education;
• Prepare contracts to guide provision of goods and services to the Commission;
• Prepare draft agreements and memoranda between the Commission and its partners;
• To coordinate matters of compliance with the constitution, laws and regulations within the Commission.

3. Internal Auditor

(CHE6)

1 Post

Ref: CHE/HR/7PAF

Qualifications & Experience:

• Honours first degree in Commerce, Business Administration or Finance from a recognized university and a professional qualification in Accounting, CPA(K), CIA or equivalent. Training as financial analyst, systems auditor will be an added advantage.
• At least five (5) years working experience in either an institution of higher learning/research or a reputable audit firm, three(3) of which should be at supervisory level.

Skills:

• Thorough understanding of internal auditing principles and practices.
• Knowledge of relevant government Acts, regulations and policies.
• High degree of integrity and honesty.
• Computer literacy.
• Be self-driven and innovative;
• Possess high level interpersonal and communication skills.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Reporting to the Chief Internal Auditor, the Internal Auditor will be responsible for reviewing of Internal Systems, ensuring compliance and effectiveness of controls and undertake risk management on operational areas.

Specific duties will include:

• Reviewing internal control to improve processes, procedures and reduce risks.
• Identifying new areas of risk and re-define scope of audit.
• Preparation of annual risk based audit work plan for approval by the Audit Committee,
• Evaluating audit findings and analyzing data obtained for evidence of deficiencies in controls, and compliance with organizational policies and government regulations;
• Carry out audits as per approved audit work plan.

Terms:

The above positions are on permanent and pensionable terms subject to satisfactory completion of a probation period.

Mode of Application:

Applications, together with the Curriculum Vitae; copies of academic and professional certificates and testimonials including daytime telephone contact, should be sent to the undersigned so as to be received on or before 13th April 2012.

The job reference should be indicated on the envelope.

The Commission Secretary / Chief Executive Officer
Commission for Higher Education
P. O. Box 54999 – 00200
Nairobi

Only shortlisted applicants will be communicated to.

Salary and Benefits

The Commission offers a competitive package within guidelines for the Public Service in Kenya.

Commission for Higher Education is an Equal Opportunity Employer