ACF Somalia Head of WASH Department Job in Nairobi Kenya

Action Contre la Faim (ACF-International) has been conducting humanitarian programs in Somalia from May 1992. 

At present, ACF is implementing humanitarian activities in Somalia focused on Severe and moderate malnutrition, Medical, Water & Sanitation programs and Food Security & Livelihoods programs via program bases in Mogadishu (since 1995) and Bakool. 

ACF Somalia is currently looking for suitable a candidate to fill the following position which will be based in Nairobi. 

ACF Somalia: Head of WASH Department

Purpose / Duties of the Role: 

• The WASH Head of Department provides strategic direction, advice and oversight on WASH programming. 
• The WASH HoD is responsible for the overall quality, management and expansion of the ACF Somalia WASH program and the integration of WASH activities within ACF Somalia.The provision of technical and management guidance and leadership to on-going WASH projects . 
• Overall project development and management responsibilities for the WASH program, including budget management, donor compliance, reporting and staff management. 
• To develop ACF knowledge on water, sanitation & hygiene education issues in Somalia. 
• The holder of this post will also be required to establish and develop strong working relationships with key WASH stakeholders including, but not limited to, representatives from the Government, UN, donors, INGOs, Local NGOS, partner organisations, private sector and other ACF country programmes in the region.. 
• Forming strategic WASH alliances and/or consortia with appropriate partners is also the responsibility of this position.

Requirements for the Position:

• A minimum of 5 years managing a WASH program with an I/NGO in various humanitarian context. 
• In-depth knowledge and experience of developing and managing urban and rural WASH programs, preferably in Somalia or in the region. 
• Strong demonstrable experience in all aspects of project management including project planning, implementation, monitoring and evaluation, financial management and the design/utilization of appropriate project management tools, and the capacity to transfer this experience to others. 
• Experience with institutional donor such as ECHO, DFID, UN, etc. 
• Master’s Degree in Public Health, Water and Sanitary Engineering or Civil Engineering or equivalent. 
• Strong demonstrable experience in all aspects of project management including project planning, implementation, monitoring and evaluation, financial management and the design/utilization of appropriate project management tools, and the capacity to transfer this experience to others. 
• Excellent interpersonal, motivational and management skills with extensive experience and staff mentoring capacity. 
• Exceptional communication, networking, analysis and writing skills 
• Strong demonstrable experience in liaising with governmental/local authorities and other NGOs. 

How to apply: 

If you meet the requirements of the above position, please send a cover letter and resume to recruitments@so.missions-acf.org not later than 12th April 2013, clearly mentioning the position you are applying for. 

This position is open to Kenyan Nationals Only.

We regret that only short listed candidates will be contacted.

Brown Goods Technicians Jobs in Nairobi Kenya

Position: Brown Goods Technician (5)

Location: Nairobi

Our client, a leading supplier of house hold goods seeks to recruit Brown Goods Technician to provide technical assistance to customers on items purchased.

The ideal candidates will be responsible for offering technical assistants and repair of electrical products.

Responsibilities:

• Repair and service of brown goods (TVs, Hi-fis, Home theatres, DVD Players) 
• Attend to in-home jobs
• Provide technical assistance to customers and fellow staff with courteousness
• Do on-site installation of home appliances and repair 
• Set up, clean, operate and test units before releasing all repaired items
• Explaining to clients on the functionality of the items repaired/ serviced.
• Any other duties as maybe assigned by superior                    

Minimum Qualifications:

• Diploma or certificate in Electrical and Electronics Engineering or closely related field
• Over 2 years experience in repair and service of electronics
• Excellent communication skills

To apply, send your CV to recruitment@careerdirections.co.ke before Friday 5th April indicating the position applied for and the minimum salary expectation on the subject line

Household Goods Sales Representatives Jobs in Nairobi Kenya

Position: Sales Representative 

7 Positions

Location: Nairobi

Our client, a leading supplier of House Hold Goods seeks to recruit sales representatives to push sales in the market. 

The ideal candidates will be responsible for ensuring all outlets assigned to them are well managed and products are available upon request by the clients.

Responsibilities:

• Selling of company products
• Ensuring that outlets assigned to you have all products and well coded 
• Ensuring that the products are well displayed in strategic positions and POP materials maintained
• Ensuring that all products are priced correctly and that any changes implemented straightaway
• Placing orders are placed for any item sold and immediate stock replacements at outlets assigned to you.     
• Managing that all issues pertaining to our products are resolved
• Report any market information and competitor activity at the outlets immediately
• Conducting promotions and carrying out all the outdoor activities
• Sorting out GRN/ Credit notes issues   
• Train salesmen on the floor                     
• Provision of up to date information to customers on new product ranges and new codes
• Any other duties as may be assigned by superior

Minimum Qualifications:

• Degree or Diploma in Sales and Marketing form a recognized institution
• Over 4 years related experience
• Excellent communication skills.
• Must be a team player

To apply, send your CV to recruitment@careerdirections.co.ke before Friday 5th April indicating the position applied for and the minimum salary expectation on the subject line

Technical Supervisor (High Ventilation and Air Conditioning) Division Job in Nairobi Kenya

Position: Technical Supervisor (High Ventilation and Air Conditioning) Division
 

Location: Nairobi
 

Roles and Responsibilities
 

To manage a team of 40 installers
 

To coordinate Installations, Services and Breakdowns for this team daily within Nairobi & Mombasa (N.B. there will be 2 assistants to help with this) – To ensure this scheduling is done with efficiency of utmost importance
 

To ensure all technicians report to site on time with the correct materials and tools
 

To ensure quality of workmanship and servicing is maintained at all times
 

To ensure all breakdowns are attended to within 24 hours
 

To be fully aware of the capabilities and Skill Sets of all technicians – to then be able to assign technicians to jobs based on their skill sets and capabilities
 

To ensure all technicians have got the required amount of training to perform their duties
 

To randomly visit at least 10 sites a week to carry out an audit / inspection on the work carried out – i.e. check if installation meets company standards and ensure all materials requested by the technicians have been utilized on site
 

To ensure all technicians are completing breakdown forms correctly – to then inspect all information presented on breakdown forms daily to ensure the technicians diagnosis is accurate
 

To ensure all sites are progressing at the required speed and to intervene should this not be the case
 

To upgrade skills set of all technicians through training and coaching
 

To provide reports as per the requirement of management
 

To be able to record and resolve all customer complaints in the shortest feasible time-frame

Minimum Skills Required

• At least a Degree in Mechanical Engineering or any other relevant field
• Fluent in English and Swahili
• At least 5 years’ experience in the HVAC industry
• Proficient with MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, MS Projects)
• Candidate with experience in a managerial position would be considered more favorably

To apply, send your CV only to recruitment@careerdirections.co.ke before Friday 5th April 2013 indicating your current and expected salary.