Brand Track Ltd Quality checker (QC) Job in Nairobi Kenya

Company: Brand Track Ltd
 

Position: Quality checker (QC)
 

Location: Nairobi

Company Profile: Brand Track Ltd is in the business of corporate branding.

Our products include but not limited to Promotion items, Gift Items, Trade Furniture and Signage. 

We are currently seeking to fill in the position of a Quality Checker (QC)
 

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Itemise the variables that occur in fabric and garment production in order to provide a complete specification.
• Develop a specification in a number of parts or sections to ensure that all design and production staff have a clear idea as to what is needed.
• Examine fabric cutting quality
• Develop effective colour matching routines
• Establish acceptable working tolerances in relation to all values on the specification.
• Establish fault rate recording systems
• Improve technical understanding of the product including

1. sewing problems
2. causes and prevention of seam breakdown
3. the effects of various factors on the apparent shade of goods affecting shade matching

• Check consistency of incoming raw materials
• Choose recording systems to provide a history of control
• Select a method to assess operator effectiveness
• Make periodic checks on: Fault level and Waste, Delivery

Minimum Requirements
 

This should be somebody who has worked in a garment making plant for at least 3 yrs.
 

Familiarity with screen printing, digital printing, and embroidery,

Contact person: Pauline
 

Address: brandtrack2007@gmail.com

Brand Track Ltd Business Development Manager Job in Kenya

Company: Brand Track Ltd
 

Position: Business Development Manager
 

Location: Nairobi

Brand Track Ltd is in the business of corporate branding. 

Our products include but not limited to Promotion items, Gift Items, PPE, and Signage. 

We are currently seeking to fill the position of a Business Development Manager.

Role Summary

• Generate and develop new business opportunities

Responsibilities

• Initiate marketing strategies and coordinate actions to influence the market
• Proactively develop and improve company products depending on client needs
• Carry out in-depth analysis of market and business conditions
• Develop a business plan and sales strategy for the market that ensures attainment of company sales targets and profitability.
• Set targets and define strategy to achieve these targets and to follow the set strategy punctually
• Market intelligence-this involves understanding the market and developing viable marketing Maintain the Business Development database
• Prepare timely reports regarding clientele growth

All correspondence should be strictly online.
 

Contact: Pauline
 

Address: brandtrack2007@gmail.com

Key Accounts - On Trade Manager Vacancy Announcement

Dynamic People Consulting is recruiting a Key Accounts - On Trade Manager for Pernod Ricard Kenya, a global competitor in wines and spirits.

Reporting to the Marketing Manager, the overall role of the incumbent will be to drive the development and growth of a portfolio of key on-premise accounts in Kenya with the relevant brand portfolio and to assist Sales in driving volumes and achieving targets in theses outlets.

The Key Accounts - On Trade Manager will specifically be responsible for the following;

• Signing partnership agreements and ensuring compliance with these agreements;
• Identifying new Key Accounts based on pre-determined criteria;
• Setting sales volume targets with On Trade outlets and following up on the same;
• Support in design, implementation, tracking and evaluation of planned promotional activity in the On trade;
• Provision of market intelligence, investigating, analysing and reporting on key competitor activity and market dynamics;
• Managing trading terms negotiations, developing strong business plans for individual outlets and working with the Area Sales Manager to drive growth strategies in the On-Trade;
• Assist Area Sales Managers in achieving and executing sales targets for all Key Accounts through customer management;
• Responsible for agreeing on cyclical promotional planning activity and managing all brand SKU pricing for the accounts in line with the company’s pricing guidelines; and
• Customer relationship management

The successful candidate should have the following qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business - Marketing or Higher Diploma in Hospitality preferred;
• At least five (5) years of experience in a Marketing or Sales Management role in a busy FMCG environment, 2 years of which should be at a senior management role working with On-Trade accounts in the Liquor industry;
• Proven success in negotiating commercially sound business agreements;
• Proven track record in project management and client growth;
• Demonstrated Key Account experience;
• Must possess strong commercial acumen and a creative mind set;
• Must be result oriented;
• Possess relevant alcohol On Premise industry sales experience;
• Excellent oral and written communication skills; and
• Proven leadership and management skills.

If you believe you qualify for this position, please apply for the position by uploading your CV to our website: www.dpckenya.com  under Vacancies.
                 
Only qualified candidates shall be contacted

EDC ESAR Regional Office and Human Resources Manager Job in Nairobi, Kenya

Job Description: ESAR Regional Office and Human Resources Manager

 

Nairobi, Kenya
                           
About EDC
 

Founded in 1958, Education Development Center (EDC) is an international nonprofit organization that works to build bridges between educational research, policy, and practice. EDC’s headquarters are located in Waltham, MA, USA. 

We also have offices in New York City, NY, USA; Washington, DC, USA; and numerous project offices around the world. EDC has over 250 projects in 30 countries with approximately 1600 employees worldwide.

Countries in EDC’s East and Southern Africa Regional (ESAR) in which EDC has had projects in recent years include Botswana, the Democratic Republic of Congo, Ethiopia, Kenya, Malawi, Rwanda, Somalia, South Sudan, Sudan, and Zambia.

Title: ESAR Regional Office and Human Resources Manager (OHRM)
   
Summary:
 

EDC’s ESAR office is based on Nairobi, Kenya. The ESAR Regional Office and Human Resources Manager is responsible for (1) the day-to-day management and administration of the ESAR office and (2) the provision of human resources support to projects in the region. 

The Regional OHRM’s direct supervisor is the ESAR Center Director, but concerning HR issues, he/she does so in close consultation and under the direction of the HR office in EDC’s headquarters in Waltham, MA. 

Office administration tasks include coordination, support or oversight of regional office tasks (e.g., legal, human resources, financial, or security) that span more than one project (e.g., all projects with some functions based in Kenya), liaison with the Regional Finance Manager and projects in the region, and administrative, human resources, legal, security, and office and new business development support to the ESAR Director, selected projects, and the home office.

The Regional OHRM will report to the Associate Director of HR for HR-related duties and be supervised administratively by the ESAR Center Director in Nairobi, Kenya.

Essential functions:

Human Resources

1.  Provide advice and support to supervisors and staff on various HR elements: recruitment and selection; performance management; personnel administration; rewards; HR procedures; grievance management; and separation.  Refer questions about compensation, benefits and ending employment to Home Office and HR and work together to develop solutions.
2. Ensure that new, key and temporary personnel in the region are oriented in terms of policy and procedures and security matters.
3. Serve as the link between home office HR and projects in the ESAR region on matters relating to HR.
4. Coordinate development, adherence and standardization of HR processes, policy and procedures across EDC projects. Ensure that policies and procedures are consistent across projects where EDC has more than one project in a country.
5. Work with EDC’s Home Office to ensure that new local regulations are absorbed into the project systems and procedures, and advise EDC’s Home Office when EDC’s Policies and Procedures manual needs revision to incorporate new regulations/laws.
6. Research HR practices in the region upon request of Home Office HR.  Take part in HR special projects or tasks (salary surveys, job evaluation etc.) in the region as well as represent EDC in various forums.
7. Build the capacity of project HR managers by providing training and occasional on-site support. Act as the backup HR manager for projects to cover unexpected absences.
8. Support project close-outs and start-ups in the region.

Office Management

1. Assist the ESAR Director with routine administrative tasks including routine office logistics, communication, and clerical support, maintaining/managing ESAR office inventory, tracking staff travel and leave plans, assisting with logistics related to Director or other ESAR office-related travel, organizing training and other events, dealing with office space management and liaising with the landlord, and routinely soliciting updates regarding country plans from projects in the region. Report on a regular basis to the ESAR Center Director and other EDC staff designated by him on the status of all of the above.

2. Assist the ESAR director with new business development activities such as:
 

a. Developing/maintaining list of potential personnel, organizations, and stakeholders with whom EDC may wish to work, especially those within Kenya
 

b. Conducting market research as assigned by Director
 

c. Help in the preparation of proposal budgets

3. Support the ESAR Center Director in tracking activities and achievements against work plans, contributing to ESAR annual budget preparation and tracking, and preparing payments and tracking expenses against budgets, relating to the regional office and other projects that draw upon regional office services but without staff presence in Nairobi, Kenya.

4. Ensure the efficient running of the ESAR Regional Office, including liaising with the International Finance Manager and administrative, human resources, and financial staff of projects that are co-located and provide support to the regional office.

5. Follow up with project administrators on behalf of the ESAR Director on cross-project tasks that have a bearing on EDC’s good standing in Kenya (e.g., project staff work permits, donor relations etc.)

6. Serve as the ESAR security focal person ensuring that security plans (e.g., staff contact tree) are consistent and are routinely reviewed and updated to reflect current practices; liaising with the director of security on urgent security information.

7. Arrange and facilitate cross-project meetings.

8. Organize special events (e.g., ESAR events or meetings and provision of logistical support for EDC home office staff/dignitaries visiting the area or regional meetings of EDC staff).

9. Ensure that interns are developed and managed as appropriate. Other duties as may be assigned.

Qualifications and Requirements:

• Bachelor's Degree in Human Resources, or general administration or business administration. Master’s degree an added advantage.
• Minimum 5 years’ experience as a HR generalist with technical skills in most HRM elements.
• Minimum of 5 years experience in general office management or administration,
• At least 5 years of experience working in an international organization or agency;
• Proven ability working with  wide range of colleagues including local project staff, international staff, consultants, and government officials;
• Ability to manage multiple tasks while attending to details, follow through and efficiency;
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work under pressure;
• Experience working with USAID funded project is a plus;
• Excellent writing and verbal communication skills in English.

Application and contact details:
 

Interested qualified candidates are requested to submit their resume on email to endungu@edc.org by Friday 8th March 2013. 

To ensure the timely review of your credentials, please insert the title of the position in the subject line of the email.

EDC is committed to diversity in the workplace.
 

EDC offers a supportive work environment, competitive salary, and excellent benefits.