ADC - Corporation Secretary, Procurement Manager, Financial Accountant, and Management Trainees Jobs in Kenya

 Agricultural Development Corporation (ADC),a leading Parastatal in the Agricultural Sector wishes to fill the following positions in its establishment.

Corporation Secretary

Scope: Reporting to the Chief Executive Officer. 

Shall be the Legal advisor to the Corporation, a secretary to the Board and shall ensure that all legal matters affecting the Corporation are handled expeditiously.

Qualification and Key Competencies:  

• Age 35 – 45 years Bachelors Degree in Law (LLB) from a recognized University. 
• Masters degree in Law (LLM) an added advantage. 
• An advocate of the High Court of Kenya. 
• A Certified Public Secretary CPS (K). Computer literate. 
• Well conversant with Land laws. 
• Good interpersonal and communication skills.
  Duties and Responsibilities 

• Responsible for all matters relating to conveyance and Litigation of the Corporation. 
• Performing Company Secretarial duties to the Board of Directors of the Corporation in various committees. 
• Drafting of Contractual agreements and leases. 
• Overseeing Insurance matters of the Corporation. 
• Providing professional Legal advice to the Management.

Procurement Manager

Scope: Reporting to the Head of Planning and Administration. 

Shall be responsible for the management of procurement activities in the Corporation.

Qualification and Key Competencies: 

• Age 30 – 45 years Bachelors Degree in Commerce, Business administration or procurement from a recognized University. 
• Post graduate diploma in procurement and supply (CIPS). 
• A minimum of 5 years hands- on experience in similar position preferably in public corporation. 
• Well conversant with public procurement procedures and regulations as per public procurement and Disposal Act 2005. 
• A person of high integrity with strong management and administrative skills. 
• Computer literate in procurement applications. 
• Member of a relevant professional body. 
• Masters degree an added advantage.

Duties and Responsibilities  

• Responsible for formulating procurement policies and procedures in the Corporation in line with relevant laws. 
• Implementing procurement and tendering processes to ensure credible resourcing of suppliers and services for the corporation. 
• Initiating and facilitating procurement processes to ensure timely delivery of goods and services. 
• Performing secretarial duties to the Board of Survey with regards to Asset disposal. 
• Developing and reviewing stores procedures and practice.

Financial Accountant 

Scope: Reporting to the Chief Accountant. 

Shall be responsible for ensuring that all final accounts are accurate, complete and prepared on time. 

Qualification and Key Competencies: 

• Age 25 – 40 years 
• Bachelor of Commerce (Accounting option) 
• Finance or Economics. 
• CPA (K) qualification and registered with ICPAK. Five (5) years relevant hands on experience in Finance and Accounting. 
• Good financial and accounting analytical skills. 
• Well conversant with relevant accounting policies and IFRS.

Duties and Responsibilities 

• Preparation of annual accounts and financial statements 
• Assist in preparation of annual budget. 
• Making financial management reports. 
• Interpreting of final accounts and advising as appropriate. 
• Monitoring and supervising staff under him/her. 
• Ensuring that all financial accounts and reports are accurate and complete. 
• Monitoring individual units financial performance.

Management Trainees 

Scope: Reporting to the Manager in charge of the Farm. 

Qualification and Key Competencies: 

1. Age 23 – 30 years 
2. Unquestionable integrity.
3. Bachelor of Science degree from recognized university in the following discipline:-

• Agriculture
• Veterinary Medicine/Animal Production.
• Agricultural/Biosystems or Mechanical Engineering.
• Range Management/Tourism management
• Horticulture. Good understanding of Farm husbandry practices (crops, Livestock, Farm Machinery and Equipment). Good interpersonal and communication skills. Ability to work with minimal supervision.

Duties and Responsibilities 

• Assisting in Farm operations. 
• Assisting in the preparation, implementation and monitoring of farm budgets. 
• Ensuring that good crops and animal husbandry practices are adhered to. 
• Ensuring efficient management of farm machinery and equipments. 
• Assisting in preparation and implementation of farm work plans and schedules. 
• Participating in efficient management and utilization of farm labour.

Interested candidates should apply, attaching certified copies of their academic and professional certificates, detailed resume giving day time telephone contact, e-mail address, names and contacts of three (3) referees, expected salary on or before 18th September, 2012 to:-

The Managing Director
Agricultural Development Corporation
Development House
P.O. Box 47101-00100
Nairobi
www.adc.or.ke

Precision Air - Country Manager Job in Kenya

 Precision Air Services Plc is a fast growing private Tanzanian airline which operates in partnership with
Kenya Airways, with its strategies to expand wings beyond East Africa and Africa.

In order to keep our services at a higher level and meet our customers’ maximum satisfaction we wish to invite applications from suitably qualified candidates to fill in this challenging position.

Country Manager-Kenya

Reports To: National Sales Manager
Duty Station: Kenya

Role Purpose Statement: - To sell Precision Air products and network to achieve the set sales and marketing objectives and targets within the assigned territory.

Key Accountabilities/Responsibilities

• Develop, execute and drive the Passenger Sales and Marketing plan guaranteeing exposure of Precision Air’s product facilitating delivery of the company’s Sales targets and business objectives in the assigned territory.
• Liaise with GSA to build and maintain sales team representation and network to ensure sustenance of profitable sales revenues and market share for Precision Air.
• Analysis of business environment to facilitate timely response to developing market trends to maximise on opportunities that arise and minimise adverse impact on company sales.
• Monitor competitor activities, evaluate recommend competitive strategy and pricing levels to deliver expected yield, margin and revenue targets
• To be the principal administrator for Precision Air in the assigned territory safeguarding PW’s interests.
• Provide input and participate in the identification and progress of new business opportunities for revenue growth (through special prorate/ interline agreements /partnerships etc).
• Participate in PW’s passenger revenue budget process for the assigned territory.
• Assess and propose appropriate incentive schemes to TA, Corporate travel, and Govt so as to enhance productivity, efficiency and maximisation of revenue.
• Develop and monitor expenditure budget/actual and control costs.
• Any other duties as May be assigned by your Supervisor

Minimum Qualifications:

• University Graduate or 5 years airline experience sales and marketing.
• Proficient in spoken and written English & French Languages
• Excellent computer data analysis and presentation skills.
• Strong analytical, visionary Planning and organizational skills.
• Knowledge of airline business processes is an added advantage.

Competencies

• High level of integrity, Customer focused and good PR
• Decisive and confident and result oriented
• Good negotiator, presenter and articulate communicator
• Revenue and cost conscious

Remuneration and Benefits

• An attractive remuneration package will be offered to the successful candidate.

Closing Date: Not later than 17th September 2012

Mode of Application:

If you feel you meet the above requirements please send your application and CV to the address below.

Only short-listed applicants will be contacted.

Human Resources and Administration Manager
Precision Air Services Plc
Mail Box 70770
Dar es Salaam
Tanzania
E-mail:pwrecruit@precisionairtz.com

Customer Service Representative

Position: Customer Service Representative

Location: Nairobi

Our client, a Security firm with its Head Office in Nairobi, is looking for a Customer Service Representative. 

The ideal candidate will be responsible for providing product and service information as well as handling clients’ complaints. 

We are looking for someone with outstanding verbal and written communication skills.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Assist the Customer Care Center in compiling collaterals, preparation of Client Feedback List and Customer Care Plan.
• Prepare product or service reports by collecting and analyzing customer information
• Maintain customer records by updating account information
• Contributing to team effort by accomplishing related results as required
• Log complaint into the system and ensure they are resolved in a timely and effective manner.
• Communicate timelines for resolving complaint to the client.
• Regular follow up with the relevant HOD’s to ensure complaints are closed in time.
• Visit clients for customer feedback as per the Customer Satisfaction Form.
•  Collect Client details, interests and update information.
• Ensure all clients are visited as per the planned schedule.
• Visit all clients wanting to terminate services and aim to maintain a retention rate of 100%.
• Take customer feedback on the Technical maintenance/service and installation.

Skills and Competencies

• At least 3 years Experience in customer service in a busy environment
• A passion for Customer Service with outstanding  problem solving skills, documentation skills, quality focus, as well as information analysis skills
• Outstanding work ethic (reliable, motivated, professional and ability to work under minimum supervision)
• Ability to handle and resolve customer complaints promptly
• Good report writing skills
•  Product and market knowledge skills

To apply, send your CV ONLY to vacancies@flexi-personnel.com  by Friday 14th September 2012, indicating the position applied for as well as the minimum salary expectation on the subject line.

Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC) - Education Project Manager Job in Dadaab Kenya

Education Project Manager 

1 Position
 

Based in Dadaab - Kenya
 

Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC) has been present in Somalia since early 2004 and has since expanded its Horn of Africa Programme to Kenya in 2006 and to Ethiopia in 2011. Since 2004, the Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC) has demonstrated a regional competence and expertise in working with displaced populations.

NRC has mainly focused on Somalis who are displaced by the on-going conflict and more recently by the drought and famine. 

The Regional Office is based in Nairobi, Kenya with offices and operations in Somalia (Puntland, Somaliland and Mogadishu), Kenya (Dadaab, Kakuma and Molo), Ethiopia (Addis Ababa, Dolo Ado, Shire and Asosa) and Yemen (Sa’naa).
 

What we are looking for:
 

An Education Project Manager who will work in close collaboration with the NRC Horn of Africa to, expand, develop, coordinate and manage NRC’s education project in Dadaab.
 

To apply:
 

Are you the right candidate? 

Please visit our website on www.nrc.no for more information and how to apply.
 

The closing date for applications is the 7th September 2012.
 

Only applications received online shall be considered.
 

The Norwegian Refugee Council is an equal opportunity employer, with no discrimination in terms of sex, age, religion, ethnic origin or political affiliation.