Manager - Legal Services Job in Kenya

Manager - Legal Services - ICT Sector

Our Client, an ambitious and rapidly growing Group of Companies in the ICT sector in Kenya with business interests in the region, is seeking to recruit a qualified and assertive Manager, to handle legal affairs of the various business units within the group.

Being a new role, the successful candidate will report to the Group Head of Legal and shall be responsible for compliance, standards and regulations within the business services.

This is an exciting opening that calls for someone who enjoys the challenge of setting up a unit and adding good value to colleagues who have pressures to deliver without considering the legal ramifications to the business, by you offering legal advisory services from within and earning their respect.

Key Accountabilities

• Negotiating and drafting of Contracts and Agreements
• Advising on all legal and regulatory matters including governance issues and preparing legal opinions
• Handling the constitution of the Board and Stakeholders meetings
• Ensuring safe custody of collaterals and chattels and other company properties
• Coordinating and issuance of legal undertakings
• Managing an effective filing system of records and contracts and other corporate documents

Qualifications, Knowledge and Skills Required

• Bachelors degree in Law and an Advocate of the High Court of Kenya
• Must hold a current Law Practicing Certificate
• Must be proficient in computer use and exposed to computerized accounting systems
• Experience of a minimum of 2 years as a practicing Advocate
• Qualified CPS would be a distinct advantage
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Assertive with well developed administrative, planning and coordination abilities
• Committed, dependable and with a high degree of integrity

An attractive remuneration package will be offered to the right candidate. Your application will be handled in strict confidence. Please send your CV through email, latest Friday, 11th May 2012, to:

recruit@hcsskenya.co.ke

Only those fully qualified will be contacted

Egerton University - Accounts Controller and Internal Audit Manager Jobs in Kenya

Egerton University Job Vacancies
 

Division of Administration and Finance
 

Egerton University, the oldest institution of higher learning in Kenya, invites applications from suitably qualified and experienced individuals with excellent credentials to fill the following posts:
 

1. Accounts Department
 

Accounts Controller 

Grade 15

1 Post

EU/AF/2012- 0511
 

Applicants must have the following academic/professional qualifications:

• Masters degree in the relevant field from a recognized institution.
• Bachelor of Commerce (Accounting Option) or its equivalent from a recognized institution.
• Be a CPA (K) and a registered member of ICPAK
• Must have knowledge of computerized accounting
• Must have a proof of exemplary work performance.
• Proven leadership qualities will have an added advantage
• Must be of high ethical standards, integrity and professionalism

Experience: Must have served in a senior position in a reputable organization for at least three (3) years.
 

2. Audit Department
 

Internal Audit Manager 

Grade 15 

1 Post

EU/AF/2012-0512
 

Applicants must have the following academic/professional qualifications:

• Masters degree in the relevant field from a recognized institution.
• Be a holder of CIA or CPA or CISA Final
• Must have knowledge of computerized accounting
• Must have a proof of exemplary work performance.
• Must be a registered member of IIA or ICPAK or ISACA
• Proven leadership qualities will have an added advantage
• Must be of high ethical standards, integrity and professionalism

Experience: Must have served in a senior position in a reputable organization for at least three (3) years.

Terms of Service
 

The above posts will be on Permanent and Pensionable terms of service following a satisfactory probationary period.
 

Salary Scale
 

The salary scale for the above posts is:-
 

Grade 15 – Kshs. 113,140 x 3,687 – 135,262 x 6,068 – 165,600/= per month
 

Application Procedure
 

Applications (two (2) copies of each document) giving full details of age, marital status, education and professional qualification, experience, current post, salary and other financial benefits, copies of certificates, curriculum vitae, transcripts, certified copies of the current payslip, the names and addresses of three (3) referees one of whom should be present or previous employer. 

The reference number should be clearly indicated on the envelope and be addressed to:-
 

The Deputy Vice Chancellor
(Administration & Finance)
Egerton University, P. O. Box 536 – 20115, 

Egerton
 

So as to reach him not later than 11th May, 2012. 

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
 

Egerton University is ISO 9001:2008 Certified

WWF - KCO Grants Coordinator Job in Nairobi Kenya

 WWF- The global conservation organization, Kenya Country Office (KCO), is seeking to recruit:

Grants Coordinator
 

To be based in Nairobi, Kenya.

Under the supervision of the Country Director, the Grants Coordinator will manage all grants at Kenya Country Office and the Regional Office. 

He/she is also required to support the Country Director to improve donor relations, identify funding opportunities and compile the donor database, reformat and submit project proposals, and ensure timely financial and technical reporting to donors and WWF Network. 

He/she will also liaise with the regional Office to ensure effective coordination of funding submissions and donor communication with other WWF project Offices.
 

Major duties will include but not limited to: 

• timely reporting and communication on donor contracts and internal monthly reporting of all WWF KCO programmes and projects ; 
• building an institutional real-time knowledge of donors and various funding opportunities relevant to the needs of the country office ; 
• developing funding strategies for the various thematic and strategic areas requiring funding within the country office ; 
• advise and when necessary support project managers on donor guidelines, policies and procedures and contractual obligations, particularly on reporting, procurement, matching funds, spending rate and visibility requirements to ensure compliance ; 
• prepare local grant guidelines for the activities with partners and follow request for proposal program announcement requirements ; 
• provide needed training to local partners, to ensure that their activities are in accordance with regulations and requirements. 
• Review all subcontracts and agreement;
• assist Country Director and Conservation Manager in building donor relations and in attending meetings with donors as appropriate and required, and maintaining timely communication with donors in conjunction with Project Managers and appropriate Country Managers ;

The incumbent must possess: 

• at least a Master’s degree in project management or equivalent; 
• minimum of 5 years’ professional experience in project management ideally with experience working with government and donors; 
• previous work experience with international organizations involved in environmental and/or community issues ; 
• proven ability in preparation and submission of proposals, and in implementation of conservation programmes ; 
• excellent written and oral communications skills, fluency in English and Kiswahili languages; 
• good computer knowledge; 
• strong planning and organizational skills; 
• proven interpersonal skills, including the ability to develop and maintain strong relationships at all levels within WWF and with donors and, as required, with other external stakeholders ; 
• ability to work within a multicultural environment ;
• dynamic, responsive disposition ; 
• open, adaptable, team spirit ; 
• ability to work under pressure; 
• adherence to WWF’s values, which are: Optimistic, Engaging, Determined and Knowledgeable.

Interested candidates who meet the above requirements should email a cover letter and CV with the Grants Coordinator Application on the subject line to the Human Resource Manager, WWF-KCO - HResource@wwfesarpo.org not later than 18 May 2012.
 

Kindly note that only shortlisted persons will be contacted.

Sales & Marketing Coordinator Job in Kenya

Sales & Marketing Coordinator

Ref: RMA/SMC/4

Our client is a major international player in the automotive industry, with a head office in Bangkok, Thailand. 

They specialize in providing essential automotive products and services to economies in transition, and work alongside the development community in emerging and post-conflict markets to provide transport and fleet solutions.

They have earned a reputation in the Asia-Pacific region, and across Central Europe, as the fleet manager’s provider-of-choice for purpose-built vehicles and fleets, and are looking to expand operations into Sub-Sahara Africa, from a base in Nairobi.

Role overview:

Responsible for:

• Collating & coordinating all SSA sales activities, forecasting & reporting
• Collating, coordinating and administering all SSA marketing activity
• Overseeing the Nairobi office and managing all admin functions

Principle Accountabilities:

• Ensure that all SSA performance management & information systems (e.g. sales statistics, stock levels, marketing activity etc) are effective and kept up-to-date on a daily basis
• Ensure that all marketing plans are implemented effectively & efficiently
• Ensure the timely submission of management reports and forecasts, as agreed with the MD SSA, to the expected standard
• Ensure the efficient operation of the Nairobi office

Roles and Key Responsibilities:

• Ensure that SSA sales and marketing information is always current and available. This will include (but is not limited to):
• Sales forecasts (retail & wholesale)
• Production plans & Stock levels
• Actual sales (retail & wholesale)
• Prospect & quotation lists
• Shipping status on all products
• Payment status on all products and services
• Demo programme status
• Marketing plans and progress in all countries
• Status on marketing support
• Prepare & submit sales reports as defined by the MD SSA, both for the manufacturer and the company
• Work with the MD SSA and RBM’s, in the development and implementation of a long term (3 year) sales & marketing strategy for the region, and an implementation plan for each year
• Oversee the implementation of the marketing plans
• Order, maintain & distribute stocks of marketing and point-of-sale material
• Monitor and ensure that the appropriate department of the company fulfills its role in terms of:
• SSA staff payroll
• All Kenya office and SSA regional licencing& compliance issues
• Payment of local services (rent, phone, travel agency etc)
• Constantly review resources, systems, processes & procedures, and recommend to the MD SSA any changes that would improve the team’s effectiveness and efficiency
• Ensure that customer databases in the designated regions are up to date and that the customer prospecting and follow-up systems are operational with proper reporting back systems

It is Company Policy that individuals are as flexible in their work as possible; therefore, employees are expected to perform any other duties as reasonably instructed to do so by their immediate Line Manager.

Qualifications

• Higher National Diploma or equivalent
• A minimum of fiveyears’ experiencein a Sales Administration role or any other experience with spreadsheets and finances.
• Must possess excellent verbaland written English skills
• Must have an extremely keen eye for detail and quality.  Must possess good IT skills.
• Must have a ‘hands on’, practical mentality, be self-driven and very motivated
• Must be able to prepare management reports and recommendations and prepare visual presentations (PowerPoint).
• Must have an ability to liaise with key people within the oversees Head Office and the Kenya Team
• Must possess excellent organisational skills, ability to meet deadlines and interpersonal skills.
• Must have an ability to manage all office functions and ensure smooth operations
• Must be a Kenyan Citizen
• Excellent references are essential.

Renumeration and Benefits

The Manager will be provided with:

• Medical cover for self and dependents
• 30% bonus  upon meeting the set target
• Cellphone allowance.
• 21 working days leave.

USD 3000/Gross salary/month dependent on experience, skills and qualifications.

If you meet the above requirements send your CV and application letter below. 

http://byappointmentafrica.com/sales-marketing-coordinator-job-ref-rmasmc4/

Only short listed candidates will be contacted.