PTA Bank Director, Strategic Business Initiatives Job Vacancy

The Eastern and Southern African Trade and Development Bank, commonly known as the PTA Bank, is a development financial institution established as part of the COMESA economic arrangements.
 

The Bank aims to attract and retain talented professionals by offering a conducive working environment and attractive salaries and benefits. In line with its growth strategy, the Bank is looking for self-motivated and results oriented professionals to join a team committed to building a world class financial institution.

Interested and qualified candidates from the Bank’s member states are therefore invited to apply for the following position:

Director, Strategic Business Initiatives

Job Summary:
 

Reporting to, and working closely with, the President and CEO, the Director for Strategic Business Initiatives will coordinate cross-cutting strategic business initiatives across the Bank. 

He/she will take accountability for advancing specific strategic projects, in particular special purpose funds and facilities. 

He/she will serve as a senior member of the management team, and serve in various committees with cross-cutting duties across the Bank.
 

The position holder will be expected to establish a team of specialists to advance various strategic business initiatives, with a focus on special purpose funds and facilities; provide direction to ensure implementation of new strategic business initiatives; participate in quarterly reviews to monitor effectiveness and make recommendations for improvement; assist Management in the strategic repositioning of the Bank in line with the new Corporate Plan; review and strengthen business processes and undertake periodic assessment.
 

Job Specifications:

• A Masters degree in banking, finance or investments; specialized training in investments, finance and strategic management/ strategic research is an added advantage;
• A minimum of 15 years of diverse international experience in banking and finance, including development finance and investment funds with a minimum of 5 years cross-cutting management experience in the areas of corporate management and business operations;
• A minimum of 5 years regional and/or international multilateral institution experience, involving the management of complexity across countries, sovereigns, the public-private nexus and the establishment/operationalization of international funds at a strategic and management level;
• In-depth operational experience in eastern and southern Africa, ideally with substantive on the ground experience in multiple countries is an added advantage;
• Strong financial and credit analysis skills in development/ project / corporate finance;
• Strong business acumen with experience in strategy formulation and execution and institution building;
• Demonstrated leadership skills to manage a diverse team of managers and specialists;
• Strong communication, facilitation and interpersonal skills.

Interested applicants are invited to visit our website (www.ptabank.org) for a detailed job profile.
 

Applications should include a resume, passport size photo, contact address and names and addresses of three referees.
 

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interviews. 

Inquiries should be sent to kifle.hamza@ptabank.org
 

Applications can be sent directly to the above e-mail address or to the following physical address, on or before 6th March 2013:
 

The Director, Human Resources and Administration
The Eastern and Southern African Trade and Development (PTA Bank)
Bishop’s Road, NSSF Complex 22nd Floor
P. O. Box 48596 00-100
Nairobi, Kenya

Home Based Appointment Setters / Outbound Telesales Specialists Jobs

Home Based Appointment Setters / Outbound Telesales Specialist
 

We are looking for an experienced, results oriented telemarketing specialist/appointment setters to call clients in the US. Calling scripts and list will be provided.
 

Requirements and responsibilities:

• Must have at least one year experience in a busy outbound telesales experience, graduate or diploma holders with clear and neutral accents
• Well organized, able to meet and exceed targets.
• Must have home access to high speed internet connectivity, Skype, high quality headphone set and unlimited Skype calls to the United States.(about Kshs 1,300 monthly subscription). Your work environment must be in a very quiet setting, calls will be recorded for quality purposes.
• Excellent communication and customer relationship attributes a must.
• Duties involve calling clients on the list provided (doctors and health providers) and arranging for appointments. Your job simply entails appointment setting.
• Ability to make 7 appointments weekly. The pay is $ 20 per appointment, payment is done weekly.
• You must be able to operate during the US TIME ZONE i.e. between 7.00pm to 1.00 am East African time.
• Able to work independently and produce daily records of work.

If you feel you are upto the challenge, then an exciting career awaits you. 

All processes will be conducted online. 

Please submit your CV and cover letter detailing your experience to  Mathews.tago@clematistech.com. 

We are awaiting your responses.

Hospital Administrator Job in Kenya

A start up chain of clinics is looking for an administrator to help set up the clinics and facilitate in the management once they are running

Reporting to the Chief Executive Officer, the Specific duties will include the following:

• Reviewing and revising the strategic plan.
• Development and implementation of the annual objectives.
• Ensuring smooth running of all administrative and financial matters of the hospital.
• Ensuring quality services to clients.
• Marketing the institution.
• Ensuring optimum staffing levels.
• Development and implementation of sound human resource practices and policies towards enhancement of staff retention.
• Ensuring financial viability of all departments and/or sections.
• Developing fundraising strategies.
• Handling the institution’s legal issues.

Job specifications

Applicants for this position must have at least a Bachelors Degree in Administration / Management / Business or equivalent qualification from a recognized university. Masters degree will be an added advantage.

Must have served as an administrator in a hospital for not less than 5 years.

Should be a mature person with the ability to manage and work in a team and should have strong organizational and administrative skills.

Interested applicants should submit application letters, curriculum vitae stating current and expected salary and copies of relevant certificates to the address below.

The Human Resources Officer
Kwale international Sugar Company Ltd
P.O.  Box 46279-00100 

Nairobi GPO
 

OR Email: ymambiri@kwale-group.com
 

Applications must be received not later than 8th March 2013 by 5.30pm.

Sage Pastel International ERP Sales Executive, Technical Consultant and Support & Implementation Consultant Jobs in Nairobi Kenya

Our client, Sage Pastel International is a leading provider of business software solutions, services and support to small, medium and large enterprises. 

Their Africa office has its headquarters in South Africa.

They are looking for highly motivated, ambitious, and self-driven candidates to fill the positions of:

ERP Sales and Channel Executive (Re advertised)
 

Place of work:  Nairobi, Kenya.
 

Basic Function:
 

Reporting to the Regional Manager, the Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) Software Sales and Channel Executive will be responsible for driving the Enterprise Software solutions and Professional services revenue by identifying, pursuing and closing new customer deals in order to reach the monthly, quarterly and annual targets. 

This includes managing, organizing and keeping track of business opportunities, creating of sales strategies and marketing plans, accurate reporting of business and sales activities into recognized systems, and developing deep product knowledge.
 

Principal Accountabilities:

• Develop and maintain a sales strategy
• Work with the marketing department in the creation of a marketing plan for every sector identified
• Create, manage and monitor business opportunities and ensure that revenue goals are exceeded
• Accurate reporting on opportunity pipeline and sales activities into identified systems
• Maintain and drive a high-level of weekly sales activities
• Use Solution Selling sales methodologies in creating initial interest in the company’s products, identify, define and document critical business needs, come up with potential solutions to critical business needs and effectively justify return on investment
• Qualify, control and close business opportunities 
• Have a thorough product knowledge of the organization
• Set up proper expectations in sales cycles resulting in customers who can be used as references
• Manage business opportunities and sales activities
• Lead referrals and follow up on the activities of the sales channels
• Provide the sales cycle presentations to the channel partners
• Identify new resellers or channel partners

Education, Experience and Knowledge:

• Bachelor’s degree in a Business related field
• Pastel Evolution Certified Installer (PECI) qualification will be preferred
• Excellent sales and marketing abilities
• Knowledge in managing business opportunities
• Strong knowledge of business and business processes and the application of software within business
• 2-3 years of proven and consistent success in selling enterprise software solutions and services in the mid-market
• Knowledge of creating and maintaining effective business, sales, and marketing plans

Competencies:

• A self-starter and independent thinker
• Ability to work autonomously
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written
• Ability to communicate and present to all levels within the organization
• Ability to build and maintain strategic relationships with senior business executives or business owners
• Excellent time management and follow-up skills
• Ability to work in a dynamic and fast-paced environment
• Strong ability to create sales presentations, messages, position statements, and other sales collateral

Technical Consultant (Re advertised)
 

Place of Work: Nairobi, Kenya
 

Basic Function:
 

The primary responsibility is the 100% successful implementation of all aspects of projects assigned to the consulting team ensuring client satisfaction.
 

Principal Accountabilities:

• Ensure effective planning and execution of all tasks related to the implementations assigned resulting in the delivery of a successful implementation within the scope of work defined
• Work within the project budget by meeting deliverables both with respect to timelines and quality of work
• Track project deliverables using appropriate tools and provide regular feedback
• Be responsible for quality of the allocated deliverables and timelines
• Monitor and report on progress of the project
• Report on project progress, problems, risks and solutions
• Follow the defined project process and implement the agreed steps to accomplish the project outputs successfully
• Keep all necessary project documentation 1005 up to date and complete
• Making sure you maintain product mastery and stay abreast of changes in the industry

Education, Experience and Knowledge:

• Sound Pastel Evolution product knowledge - preference will be given to individual who has Evolution knowledge but will look at candidates with other ERP solutions product knowledge
• A minimum of 3 years with the company, ideally in a customer service or support role
• Working knowledge of MS Office Suite
• Proven track record of consistently good general performance
• Working knowledge of the basic accounting principles

Competences:

• Critical thinking and problem solving skills
• Ability to plan and organize effectively
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Have a mature approach to business and service delivery
• Adaptable and have a high stress tolerance
• Be driven to achieve deadlines
• Ability to focus on achieving results and stay focused despite changing conditions

Note: This role will require travel for extended periods outside of Kenya. For travelling purposes, the successful candidate will require a valid passport.

Support and Implementation Consultant - Evolution
 

Place of Work: Nairobi, Kenya
 

Basic Function:
 

The primary responsibility is to provide support and successful implementation of all aspects of projects related to Evolution customer base ensuring client satisfaction.
 

Principal Accountabilities:

• Successful delivers of Evolution projects while working on a highly pressurized environment
• Deliver excellent customer service
• Provide accurate information to the Evolution customer base and in depth technical assistance

Personal qualities

• Critical thinking and problem solving skills
• The ability to plan and organize effectively
• Be an excellent business communicator
• Have a mature approach to business and service delivery
• Be adaptable and have a high stress tolerance
• Have good customer care skills
• Ability to focus on achieving results and stay focused despite changing conditions

Qualifications, Experience and knowledge:

• Solid understanding of MS SQL
• Should be knowledgeable on all the company’s products
• Good telephone and email etiquette is a must
• Working knowledge of windows
• Basic knowledge of MS Office
• A minimum of one (1) year in a support role
• Working knowledge of computer hardware as well as networking and data bases
• Effective troubleshooting skills
• Working knowledge of the basic accounting principles

Interested candidates should forward their CVs to recruit@virtualhr.co.ke by 7th March, 2013 stating their current and expected remuneration and day time telephone contact and addresses of three referees. 

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.