LVCT - Human Resource Manager Job in Nairobi Kenya

 Liverpool VCT, Care & Treatment (LVCT) is an established Kenyan NGO that utilizes research to inform policy reform advocacy and strengthen HIV service delivery. 

We optimize our impact on the HIV/AIDS response by building capacity of partners and pay special attention to vulnerable groups and populations with special needs.

LVCT’s focus is on the scale-up of quality-assured HIV counseling, testing and care services.

We have vacancies for the following positions:

Human Resource Manager

Ref: HRM/LVCT/7/2012

Location: Nairobi
 

The HR Manager will report to the Operations Director and manage the human resources and administrative functions and systems in a manner that ensures there is a conducive working environment, skilled and motivated workforce that facilitates the achievement of LVCT’s organizational objectives.
 

Key Responsibilities:

• Efficient and timely recruitment, induction and placement of staff,
• Professional handling of staff grievances, discipline and separation
• Implement performance management systems, ensuring availability of up- to date job descriptions, timely staff review and appraisals,
• Ensure optimal compensation and benefits system, processes and standards that are aligned to pay structures, competitive and affordable to the organization.
• Liaise with and provide advice and technical guidance to supervisors/management on HR related issues
• Periodic review, update and ensuring adherence to HR and Administrative policies and procedures
• Implementation of a talent management and mentoring plan including assessment of staff skills, training and development

Requirements:

• Minimum of 5 years working experience in HR management and administration at a leadership level in a large sized organization
• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resource Management or Social Sciences. A Master’s degree will be an added advantage
• Flexibility with capacity to offer creative solutions to HR challenges
• Knowledge and understanding of the labour environment and relevant legislation
• Strong oral, written and listening communication skills, good interpersonal and public relation skills
• Positive attitude, hardworking, fast and efficient in accomplishing assignments
• Computer literacy with proficiency in Ms Office and use of HR software

Qualified and suitable applicants are invited to send their cover letter (with the position title and reference number as the subject of the e-mail) and detailed CV along with contacts of three referees, salary history and expectations, clearly stating the position and location applied for to:

Human Resource and Administration Division,
Liverpool VCT, Care and Treatment,
P.O Box 19835, 00202 

Nairobi, Kenya
 

Or email: recruitment@lvct.org 

so as to reach us NOT later than August 22, 2012
 

Note: Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.
 

LVCT is an equal opportunity employer

Safaricom - Principal OSS, WAS & IT Strategy Engineer

 We are pleased to announce the following vacancy in the Strategy and Planning Department within the Technology Division. 

In keeping with our current business needs, we are looking for a person who meets the criteria indicated below:

Principal OSS, WAS & IT Strategy Engineer

Ref: TECHNOLOGY_POVISE__JULY _2012

Reporting to the Senior Manager – Network Strategy and Architecture - Core, the position holder will be responsible for developing and driving of the OSS/VAS/IT(BSS) Strategy aimed at delivering operational transformation in-line with the migration to Next Generation IP-based Networks and Services. 

It is also expected that the holder will provide deep domain knowledge in defining the Future Method of Operation.

The job holder’s key responsibilities will be to:

Strategy Development

• Assist in defining long term and short term OSS/VAS/IT Strategy designed at delivering flexible interchangeable interface aimed at bringing long term benefits and helps anticipate future requirements, solutions, technologies and applications;
• Perform technology evolution study on building a multi-vendor Common Element Management System (CEMS), study best practices shared by VTN strategy team and form inputs for OSS/VAS/IT strategy analysis;
• Align VAS/OSS/IT strategy with internal business units ensuring the need for service fulfillment, assurance and billing are met;
• Based on validated VAS/OSS/IT strategy create recommendations and align with internal delivery and operations teams

Architecture Development

• Preparation of both long term and short term target architecture in the VAS, OSS and IT billing domain areas;
• Carry out technology evolution study on support of CBS, VAS & OSS for GSM, UMTS, VoLTE, SAE/EPC and IMS, including design requirements.  Analyze end to end architecture to prepare input for OSS target architecture;
• Align VAS/OSS/IT network architecture with PS/CS, Access and Transport network architecture to achieve an end to end network architecture
• Based on validated architectures create concept papers, high level design principles and related dependencies;

Licensing and Costing:

• Assist in preparing strategy on software licensing models, in coordination with supply chain, by providing inputs on VAS/OSS/IT related network components/elements based on trend analysis and long term capacity plans;
• Analyze features (service, capacity and quality related) and their related costs and assist in conducting business case analysis;
• Assist in CAPEX reduction initiatives by providing optimized VAS/OSS/IT network architectures, well dimensioned hardware and recommended features;

Project Management:

• Organize meetings with technology delivery teams as a follow up on OSS/VAS/IT  strategy implementation
• Organize quarterly strategy control meetings with delivery teams, business units and supply chain 

Business Continuity Planning:

• Assist in forming business objectives for Business Continuity Planning in OSS/VAS/IT domain areas
• Assist in translation of BCP business objectives for OSS/VAS/IT networks into technical requirements, implementation guidelines and budget estimates
• Assist in Scheduling, Monitoring and providing feedback as to completeness of BCP test plans and on executed tests

Supplier Strategy:

• Build and maintain business relationships with OSS/VAS/IT network vendors and suppliers
• Study and evaluate  core network product road maps, services, features, costing and licensing by engaging various core network vendors and suppliers through meetings and technology conferences
• Assist in developing of a network vendor/supplier strategy

Reporting:

• Prepare Monthly and Quarterly status report of strategy performance KPIs

The ideal candidate should possess the following skills & competencies:

• 6+ years of working experience in VAS/OSS/IT(BSS) within a telecoms/service provider environment
• Experience in OSS/BSS software, architecture or implementation on vendors like Cisco, NSN, Huawei, Ericsson
• Good appreciation of telecom Value Added Services applications/products based on 3GPP and non-3GPP eg WiMAX, Wi-Fi
• Experience in Rating, Billing and Collection (BSS related functions) an added advantage
• Possess understanding and knowledge of eTOM/ITLv3 framework and other industry standards/models
• Proven ability to manage and lead groups of people, not directly reporting to the individual
• Strong analytical, excellent presentation and planning skills; proficiency in MS Office required
• Bachelor’s degree in Telecommunications, Engineering, Computer Science

If you feel that you are up to the challenge and posses the necessary qualification and experience please send your resume and application letter indicating your experience and why you are the most suitable candidate for the role clearly quoting the job title to the address below. 

The deadline for application is Friday 17th August, 2012.

The Senior Manager – Talent Acquisition
Safaricom Ltd
Nairobi

Via E-mail to:  hr@safaricom.co.ke

Team Leader

 International BPO firm with Head Offices in North America, is looking for a Team Leader to provide leadership to team of 20 Data Operators for the Nairobi office.

The Kenyan office will provide BPO services for international and local clients. 

The team leader will coordinate with an assistant team leader and the project management team to effectively produce quality work in a timely and fashionable manner.

Key responsibilities:

• Providing leadership and support to a team of 20.

Required skills and competences:

• Very good written English (grammatically correct, can express things clearly)
• A people person with a passion for digitization.
• Ability to work accurately and with an eye for detail and instill the same in the team
• Ability to respond promptly to emerging issues while ensuring that the team is meeting client expectations.
• Ability to communicate and coordinate with internal departments
• Ability to multitask and take up more workload when required
• Internet skills: ability to work in multiple tabs and multiple browsers efficiently in a web browser based support system (speed and accuracy are important)
• Very good work ethic (is reliable, motivated, professional)
• University graduate with not more than 3 years out of school.

Candidates with neutral accents and great communication skills will be given priority.

To apply, send CV only to Kenya_jobs@digitaldividedata.com by August 14th 2012.

Kindly indicate the position applied for and minimum salary expectation on the subject line.

UAP - Financial Sales Advisor

As part of  UAP aggressive growth strategy in 2012 and to strengthen the team to achieve ambitious performance objectives, the Company wishes to recruit experienced, dynamic, innovative and high caliber individuals to fill the positions of Financial Sales Advisors.

Reporting to the Unit Manager and operating in a highly competitive and dynamic environment, this challenging position requires the candidates to perform the following functions:

Duties and Responsibilities

• Prospecting for clients for the provision of insurance and investment services and products including unit trusts, life insurance, monthly investment plans, education plans, General insurance, Retirement planning, offshore products etc.
• Provide financial advice to clients according to their requirements and risk profile, as well as the performance of the specific portfolios
• Carry out a detailed-fact find review of the potential clients and recommend appropriate insurance and investment products.
• Maintain a regular follow-up with clients to maintain a strong customer service.

Qualifications, Skills and Ability Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or relevant professional qualifications will be an added advantage.
• Minimum K C S E grade C
• Minimum Age- 28
• Successful track record of selling in the financial services sector,teaching or any other relevant profession;
• Have a good network and adept at connecting with people;
• Prior experience in selling life,investments or  in any other field will be a definite advantage.
• COP in insurance or its equivalent professional certification, added advantage
• Good working knowledge of financial markets and financial products
• Results oriented and able to work under strict deadlines to meet sales targets
• Ability to thrive in a high-pressure, fast-paced environment with minimum supervision
• Remuneration is an attractive highly rewarding Commission based structure.

If this position is of interest to you, please apply to pesuna@uap-group.com with a covering letter latest Friday 24th August 2012 explaining how you would meet the demands of this challenging position (please do not send hard copies).

In the event you do not hear from us, please consider your application unsuccessful