Business Development Manager

 Advantage Technologies is a startup ICT Company seeking to recruit a Business Development Manager. 

We are looking for a self-sufficient, passionate and driven IT-Savvy individual, who will thrive in a target-driven environment.
 

Major Responsibilities

• To manage and develop the commercial side of the business by ensuring profitable products and services are offered to clients; Responsible for selling IT solutions to both new and existing clients within the SME, Enterprise, Corporate and the Public sectors.
• Work with partner vendors to deliver unique commercial business propositions
• Work with Customers to ensure SLA's are met, communicating customer requirements, resource planning, training and development to ensure skills are in place to deliver.
• Lead and manage customer projects to ensure deliverables, and timelines are met, and risks/issues are proactively addressed.
• Develop and maintain effective strategic relationships with key stakeholders including Employees, Customers, shareholders, and strategic business partners.

Requirements – Education, Skills and Experience

• Degree in ICT or Business Management
• 3-5 years IT/Telco sales experience; able to negotiate and present at all levels
• Previous experience in business management encompassing responsibility for a team development/management and for the profit performance of a business unit. 
• Strong organisation, communication, people and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Remuneration
 

Kes 40,000 Nett monthly retainer plus commissions
 

How to apply
 

If you have the skills and qualifications we're seeking and up to the challenge of working in a rapidly growing industry, then email your application letter and CV to hr@advantagetechnologies.co.ke.

Deadline: Vacant until filled

SasaHivi Media Marketing -Sales Executive

Our Company
 

SasaHivi Media Ltd ('Sasa Hivi' means in Kiswahili 'right now') was founded in 2003 in Nairobi, Kenya by a group of long time experienced Multimedia, PR and IT professionals. 

So, as SasaHivi Media Ltd as a company is relatively young, the experience brought together in it, is very sophisticated. SasaHivi Media Ltd is all about bringing the best of Technology (Media and Internet) together with the best of Culture (Design, Content creation and Publishing).

Marketing / Sales Executive

Primary responsibilities

• Dealing with the marketing requirements of SasaHivi Media Ltd and it's clients
• Contributing to and developing marketing plans and strategies to meet organizational objectives.
• Implementing the company's marketing plan and executing the delivery of approved strategies.
• Evaluating customer research, market conditions, competitor data and marketing campaigns.
• Managing correspondence with media and advertising outlets.
• Writing and distributing press releases.
• Managing the production of marketing materials, involving writing and proofreading copy and liaising with designers and printers.
• Arranging for the effective distribution of marketing materials.
• Generating of regular marketing and sales reports to the management.
• Selling the services and products of SasaHivi Media Ltd.

Requirements

• Education and degree(s) in disciplines related to the primary responsibilities.
• Experience of working in the field of marketing streaming and interactive media.
• Creativity in developing workable solutions.
• Ability to express in good spoken and written English and Kiswahili.
• Attention to detail, customer-service orientation and creativity in problem-solving.
• Ability to work in a team and to communicate in a clear way.
• Ability to meet sales targets.

Interested?
 

If you feel you are the right person for this job please e-mail us your CV & work references to: jobs@sasahivi.com.

Closing date: 20th June 2012

Oxfam - Program Coordinator

Program Coordinator

Location: Lodwar - Turkana

Contract: Open Ended; National C2

Oxfam’s Kenya Programme is a complex programme that incorporates both rapid and slow onset emergencies as well as longer term development and policy work.

Oxfam Kenya Programme applies a one programme approach which means it has multiple activities that support a holistic approach to humanitarian, development and advocacy for long lasting change in poverty reduction.

Oxfam in Kenya works in the north, principally in Turkana, Dadaab and Wajir, the Nairobi informal settlements and on national level advocacy and coordination issues in multi stakeholder fora.

In Kenya, Oxfam aims to help 1.3 million people with clean water, cash initiatives and veterinary support people’s livestock.

To this end, we are looking for a highly experienced Program Coordinator for the Turkana programme.

This is a senior position reporting to the Arid & Semi Arid Land (ASAL) Coordinator.

• The Programme Coordinator will take overall management of the Turkana program with a specific focus to program development, innovation, representation and advocacy and Monitoring Evaluation Accountability & Learning (MEAL). 
• The post holder will work in close liaison with the Turkana team to ensure compliance with donor requirements in procurement, financial management reporting and in line with Oxfam’s internal procedures and minimum standards. 
• You will work closely with the Turkana, Nairobi based teams and technical specialists and support the proposal and project development in line with overall strategy. 
•  In collaboration with members of the field team, you will monitor the overall status of key environmental, social, economic and political indicators and participate in making recommendations for adjustment in strategy or project elements as necessary. 
• The post holder will ensure coordination between Oxfam and other organisations (particularly Government line ministries, other NGOs, the UN and The Diocese of Lodwar). 
• In addition to support all programme staff to collaborate effectively in district initiatives as these align to Oxfam’s ASAL programme strategy and strategic local and national alliances. 
• The incumbent of this position is expected to ensure effective security management in line with Security Guidelines, Standard Operating Procedures and Oxfam’s Security Policy.
• You will report regularly to the ASAL Coordinator through situation reports and progress reports and informally as required.

To be successful in this role, you will have

• A minimum of a first degree in social sciences, coupled with in-depth experience of managing development and/or humanitarian projects. 
• Exposure to the NGO working environment is essential. 
• You will have proven leadership and management skills, demonstrating an ability to communicate and delegate effectively within a diverse, committed and motivated team and ability to work independently as required. 
• Proven ability to analyse complex external contexts, monitor change and translate into appropriate planning and action in line with a good understanding of Disaster Risk Reduction, and when necessary, ensuring appropriate application of standards in humanitarian response is essential. 
• You will demonstrate the ability to identify and implement opportunities for innovation. 
• Equally important is your diplomacy, influencing and negotiating skills and ability to build good relations both internally and externally.

To apply

If you believe you fit the profile, please submit your application and CV detailing your experience for the post, including daytime telephone contact and two referees, preferably your current line managers to kenyajobs@oxfam.org.uk by 22nd June 2012.

NB: Previous candidates who had applied need not re-apply

We are committed to ensuring diversity and gender equality within our organization

AMACO - Business Dev. Mgr, Credit Controller, and Reinsurance Executive

 Africa Merchant Assurance Company Limited (AMACO) is an insurance company that offers home and business solutions. As part of its planned expansion in line with her strategy, new opportunities have arisen thereby creating the need to seek:

Business Development Manager

Position: Ref MKT/6/12
Reports to: Chief Executive Officer
Location: Nairobi

Job Purpose:  

This is a senior management role that is expected to provide strategic oversight of the marketing and underwriting functions. The person is expected to bring the strategy to market and identify areas for growth of the company’s insurance business, ensure high retention and the development of new products.

Key Deliverables:

• Co-ordinate marketing and underwriting functions to meet company business targets in terms of value and product mix.
• Proposes changes in business handling procedures and underwriting approach and rating mechanisms to enhance competitiveness of the Company’s services and products while ensuring the technical soundness of policy documents.
• Actively monitor and ensure retention of business through customer satisfaction and policy renewals
• In collaboration with other key players, periodically review existing products to enhance their quality.
• Continually coach and develop the team under his/her supervision.
• Prepare timely business performance reports to management
• Locates or proposes potential business deals by contacting potential partners; discovering and exploring opportunities.
• Enhances organization reputation by accepting ownership for accomplishing new and different requests; exploring opportunities to add value to job accomplishments.
• Conducts appropriate market intelligence to keep Senior Management informed of new developments in the insurance sector.

Academic & Professional Qualifications

• A University graduate in a relevant area of business, insurance or marketing.
• A relevant MBA is an added advantage.
• ACII qualifications

Experience

• Have ten (10) years work in the insurance sector, five of which should be at senior management level.

Personal Qualities

• Possess strong interpersonal, communication and negotiation skills.
• Display a unique blend of creativity and analytical skills
• Demonstrate good planning, organizing and ability to work well with teams
• Self driven individual with impeccable integrity.
• Above average presentation skills

Credit Controller

Ref FIN/6/12

Reports to: Chief Accountant

Job Purpose: 

This role forms a crucial part in supporting the company in the collection of premiums and through account trend analysis improving the credit risk of any intermediary to the company. It also ensures that the monthly statements are produced accurately and on a timely basis, and that the credit control function is well managed.

Reinsurance Executive

Ref UW/6/12

Reports to: Underwriting Manager

Job Purpose:  

This position acts as a support unit for the underwriting department, as well as ensuring that the company is well protected through adequate reinsurance programs.

AMACO is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on grounds of gender, Religion, disability or natural origin.

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

Interested candidates should forward their application letter stating the reference number, CV with daytime telephone contact and names & addresses of three referees to the email at our website below:

To apply, please visit our website careers page at www.amaco.co.ke

Closing date: 24th June, 2012

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.