VAS Manager Job in Kenya

VAS Manager

Our client an integrated telecommunications solutions provider operating in Kenya seeks to recruit a VAS Manager to effectively achieve its strategic objectives.

Role Purpose

The candidate will be responsible for engineering, building and optimizing of VAS services and platforms including content, messaging and enterprise application platforms according to the marketing and organizational objectives.

Key Responsibilities/Execution Activities

1.    Operational (incl. Planning):

• Translating marketing requirements to tangible projects for implementation in the existing and new platforms
• Design, development and realisation of new VAS platforms in line with marketing roadmap and according to TTM process.
• Support feasibility and development of new marketing products and service offers
• Analyze network statistics and recommend/undertake corrective actions according to set KPI
• Forecast VAS capacity needs and liaise with PMO and Sourcing to procure
• Work with vendors to install new or upgrades/extensions/expansion of VAS platforms
• Evaluate and undertake integrations with new network elements
• Acceptance testing and commissioning of new platforms and integrations
• Liaise with FT group skill centres to obtain validation and support on new VAS platforms, technical direction, upgrades and integrations
• Update naming, configuration and engineering documents after network/node changes
• Planning and implementing capacity, configuration changes and feature upgrades for existing VAS platforms for example CDMA SMSC, GSM SMSC,  MMS, MIEP (WAP portal), USSD, IMOVED, VMS, CRBT, SACC, SAPC, OTA, Zebra, etc
• Planning and implementing capacity, configuration changes and feature upgrades for content and data charging (AAA) nodes including the rating and charging nodes (SACC/SAPC/AAA and IN) Participate in investigation and resolution of 2/3rd level trouble tickets escalated from O&M
• Managing all short codes provisioning and integrations with Content providers.
• Produce technical specifications for VAS products defined by marketing
• Apply FT group and vendor security guidelines to maintain optimum security of the VAS platforms
• Observation of KPI as a pro-active measure to prevent service degradation and most specifically after network interventions
• Write Work Orders for marketing and optimization requirements and manage execution and reporting, including hand over to O&M
• Contribute to Post incidence reviews, root cause analysis and implement recommendations of PIR

2.    Team Coordination:

• Goals setting, activity monitoring; KPIs follow-up; dead-lines monitoring.

3.    Direct Reports Development

• Coaching, mentoring, induction, delegation of tasks & authority, job rotation,career path, direct reports participation in trainings/conferences/seminars

4.    Strategy Elaboration (incl. Planning and Strategic Forecasting and Policies):

• Company level, departmental or sub-departmental levels.

5.    Reviewing Job Descriptions of the team:

• Prepare job descriptions for all the new jobs appeared into the team
• Update job descriptions for the team jobs, as per the internal procedures

6.    Financial Impact:

Cost Optimization responsibilities:  

• Annual Operating Budget/Project Budget/Sales Revenue: CAPEX
• Education Background & Experience:
• Bachelor Level  Engineering Degree or equivalent in Electrical and Electronics, telecommunications, IT or related Field
• At least 3 years experience in a similar position

Professional Knowledge:

• Systems/Servers/firewalls installation, management, configuration
• Proficient in Internetworking and LAN
• In depth knowledge of DB systems and ecommerce applications
• Training in team management
• Industry certifications in network, DB applications and VAS products
• Excellent Computer Proficiency

Professional Skills:

• Team player
• Initiative and hands on
• Ability to work without supervision
• Ability to work long hours to meet deadlines
• Good interpersonal skills

How to Apply:

If you are qualified and up to the challenge, please post your CV on www.altimaafrica.com/careers.php
 

Deadline for application is Tuesday 12th June 2012.

Please note that only qualified candidates will be contacted. 

Marketing Officer Job in Kenya

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FMCG Marketing Officer

Salary: K'sh 30,000

Our client is a leading medium sized FMCG firm in Nairobi. 

A  job vacancy exists for a mature marketing officer experienced in FMCG Sales and  reporting to the managing director.

Main Purpose of the Job

This role is responsible for identifying and managing sales and marketing opportunities, building an in-depth understanding of client business drivers, and manages the sales process to a successful conclusion.

The holder should be willing to travel extensively and handle the pressure of meeting sales targets

Main Responsibilities

Sales

• To be able to conduct own initial product and sales presentations, detailed proposal documents, ensuring that the company’s products are matched to the identified clients needs;
• To listen to customer requirements and present appropriately to make a sale;
• To negotiate the terms of an agreement and closing sales;
• To cold call to arrange meetings with potential customers to prospect for new business;
• To represent Company at trade exhibitions, events and demonstrations;
• Delivery of set volume and revenue targets
• Provide management with regular market intelligence on competitor activities and overall demand patterns
• Prepare weekly, monthly and annual sales plans
• Analyze sales trends and variances and advise management on appropriate strategies and actions to enable the company meet its objectives

Customer Service

• Identification of customer needs and solving of customers problems – customer care
• Establishes and ensures maintenance of good relations with stakeholders both in internally and in the market
• To speak positively and enthusiastically about the company and its products and services to ensure that a professional company and brand image is provided at all times to customers and colleagues

Required Qualifications

• A minimum of a diploma in sales and marketing
• More than two years experience dealing with FMCG
• Key Account management experience
• Proven ability in closing business to business deals
• Demonstrable self sufficiency, sales leadership, entrepreneurial relationship and business development.
• Excellent negotiation and persuasion skills
• Good verbal and written communication skills
• Team player
• Able to work with minimal supervision
• Sound Commercial awareness
• Flexible and good planning and organization skills
• Good time management skills
• Integrity

Only candidates short-listed for interview will be contacted.

If you are up to the challenge, posses the necessary qualification and experience, please send your CV only indicating why you are the most suitable candidate for the role clearly quoting the job title on the email subject to jobs@corporatestaffing.co.ke. 

Please indicate current or last salary.

N.B: We do not charge any fee for receiving your CV in our database no for interviewing.

Nuru Energy - Country Manager Jobs in Kenya and Rwanda

Country Manager, Kenya; Country Manager, Rwanda

Reports to: Chief Operations Officer, Africa
Location: Nairobi, Kenya or Kigali, Rwanda

Background of the Company:

Nuru Energy is a leading social enterprise in the energy space established in 2009. 

We have offices in Rwanda, South Africa and India and we are currently expanding to other countries in East Africa. www.nuruenergy.com

Description of Duties and Responsibilities:

Under the direct supervision of the COO, the Country Manager will have the responsibility of managing the day-to-day operations of the Country Office.  

The candidate will be responsible for engaging with in-country partners to ensure rapid scale-up of operations. 

Specifically, the Country Manager will:

Drive Revenue:

• In collaboration with the management team and local key stakeholders, develop the yearly operational business plan, which will include a marketing strategy and plan for each sales channel, competitor and customer analyses
• Establish, secure and manage relationships with in-country partners including microfinance institutions, institutional donors, retailers and distributors
• Develop a sales forecast and ensure that revenue targets are being met on schedule

Manage Staff:

• Hire and oversee local staff and international/local volunteers or interns
• Evaluate the performance of all local staff and recommend needed staff changes
• Manage and support international volunteers and interns to assure they are productively engaged

Oversee Logistics:

• Manage the movement of products/equipment/materials in accordance with organizational policy and procedure and with relevant local, country and international law and processes
• Ensure that all necessary documentation is in order so that goods are imported/exported in an efficient and cost-effective manner
• Maintain and share with colleagues as appropriate, personal knowledge of all relevant import/export laws and procedures; tariffs and duties; licenses and restrictions
• Ensure relevant inventory is kept in the country and in local offices

Manage Finances:

• Comply with the appropriate financial management system
• Assure that budgets are being met and supplies and equipment/supplies are purchased within the approved budget
• Create and submit monthly, quarterly financial reports, annual audit report

Communicate with Management Team:

• Create and submit required status reports regularly.  These status reports will include all key performance indicators
• Participate in weekly status meetings with the Management Team
• Timely provide company senior management with requested information

Core Competencies

• Strong interpersonal and negotiating ability
• Ability to work as a team member
• High integrity
• Ability to read and write effectively
• Presentation Skills
• Strong ability to organize and prioritize workloads, meet deadlines and targets
• Critical thinking & problem solving
• Planning and organizing
• Performance focus
• Teamwork
• Communication skills
• Leadership
• Delegation
• Conflict management
• Commercial orientation

Educational and Work Requirements

• Must have a post-graduate degree preferably a MBA
• At least 5 years of work experience in a managerial role in a business in Kenya or Rwanda preferably in the Fast Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG) or other consumer products industry
• Knowledge of and experience with the carbon market is desirable

All interested candidates please send a CV and cover letter to career@nuruenergy.com with the subject line “Application for Country Manager - Kenya” or “Application for Country Manager - Rwanda” before June 22nd, 2012. 

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Fiesta Restaurant - Intern/ Trainee Job in Kenya

Intern/ Trainee

Duration: 3 months contract
Reports to: Restaurant Manager
Duty station: Fiesta Restaurant, Nairobi

Key task

• To take orders for customer’s food and beverage and place them with the bar/kitchen accurately and serve customers in a timely and efficient manner.
• Duties and Responsibilities
• Welcome and seat the customers, explain the menu and handle guest queries on the menu
• Take and place orders for food and beverage
• Serve customers  and clear tables
• Communicate standing orders to the Executive Chef e.g. for special dietary requirements, baby food or off menu items
• Set the tables, replenish linen and napkins and ensure proper covers and symmetry
• Help the customers with food and beverage selection as needed
• Observe restaurant opening and closing duties including preparing mise-en-plus

Job specification of Intern/ Trainee

• Diploma or a Certificate in Food and Beverage Service from Utalii College or equivalent
• Excellent product knowledge i.e. food and beverage menu

Email Your Application and CV to: careers@monarch.co.ke by 4th June 2012