Financial Services Company Office Administrator Job in Westlands Nairobi Kenya

Our client is a specialized financial services Company supporting Small & Micro – Enterprises in East Africa through providing tailor-made services. 

The client is seeking to recruit for the position of a Office Administrator based in Westlands Nairobi.

Position: Administration Officer 

1 Post

Gross Salary: 30-35K

Role Objective: To assist the administration team in the provision of clerical and administrative services to our clients; including carrying out secretarial, administrative and clerical duties

Main Responsibilities, Tasks & Duties

• To provide administrative support to the Executive Director
• To undertake office telephone reception, including taking messages for other staff.
• To pro-actively provide administrative support for our clients including filing, word processing, and reprographics work;
• To liaise with and give appropriate information to clients as and when required;
• To assist with the general administration of work within the company
• To assist in the compilation of reports and records, and assessment of data as may be required by the company
• To assist in the compilation, maintenance and analysis of client personnel records;
• To use computerised systems e.g. Word, Excel, Outlook and databases, to input and manage data and produce required documentation;
• To input and validate data onto the company computerised systems as required;
• To complete as necessary such reports and returns as may be required

Required Qualifications

• Diploma/ Degree in Business Administration/Management or related field
• Excellent writing and communications skills  
• At least 1 year experience in office administration work
• Demonstrate attention to detail, ability to follow procedures, meet deadlines
• Ability to work independently and cooperatively with team members
• Ability to plan and prioritize work
• Excellent computer skills (Outlook express, MS Office, emails)
• Good interpersonal skills, ability to multi-task and self manage

If you meet the above requirements send your CV only, to vacancies@corporatestaffing.co.ke, indicating the title (Administration Officer -Westlands) on the subject line.

Recruitment Manager
Corporate Staffing Services
3rd Floor, Nabui House, Unga Lane Westlands

(Next To Unga House) Nairobi.

eLearning Instructional Designer Job in Kenya

eLearning Instructional Designer
Octopus ICT Solutions Ltd (OIS) is an Information Communication Technology (ICT) company founded over six years ago. 

It is duly registered as a limited liability company in Kenya and licensed by the Communications Commission of Kenya (CCK) as an Applications Services Provider (ASP) mandated to provide Information and Communication  Technology (ICT) solutions to corporate, residential and individual consumers.

OIS seeks energetic, creative individuals with an interest in e-learning and instructional design to support the e-Learning department. OIS offers a dynamic, creative, and progressive work environment.

Type of Employment: Full time

Required skillsets:

• Bachelor's degree Education, Instructional Design, Communications, IT or related field. A solid understanding of Web technologies is preferred.
• Have good knowledge of Instructional Design and Story boarding. This includes ability to:
• Research, analyze, design, develop and customize instructional materials.
• Work with different types of input material to create instructional content.
• Apply various Instructional strategies, models and theories to content.
• Use templates in developing instructional materials.
• Visualize.
• Have knowledge of industry standards, such as AICC, SCORM.
• Multi-faceted production experience in a distance education, or training environment, including experience in designing and developing courses using HTML, Flash, Articulate and Adobe eLearning Suite.
• Familiarity with multiple Learning Management Systems (LMS), particularly Moodle & eFront.
• Demonstrated experience working with subject matter experts and adult learners to develop content.
• Be able to work with Account Managers and/or Marketing team to analyze project requirement with the clients and suggest solutions.
• Be proficient with MS Office Suite.
• Demonstrate effective spoken and written English and excellent presentation and interpersonal skills.
• Provide instructional design feedback on online modules which are being developed by vendors or volunteers in order to create compelling online learning experiences (this entails using adult learning techniques).
• Monitor courses currently available through OIS's online platform to collect feedback and refine material and approaches if necessary.

The successful candidate must be a self-starter with the ability to work independently within a team-based, fast-paced atmosphere with high standards for quality, accuracy, and innovation.
 

This candidate should also possess strong organizational skills and the ability to meet deadlines, prioritize, and work on multiple projects simultaneously with great efficiency and attention to detail.

For consideration, please forward a detailed CV and cover letter with the words “eLearning Instructional Designer” on the email subject line tojobs@octopusict.com. 

Do not send us your certificates at this stage – applications with certificates will be ignored.
 

Your application must reach us not later than 5pm on the12th April 2013. 

Only qualified candidates will be contacted for interviews.

Merlin Logistics Officer Job in Nairobi Kenya

Position: Logistics Officer

Direct Supervisor: Country Logistics Manager

Final Responsible: Country Logistics Manager

Relationships Internally: Logistics staff (Nairobi and field), finance & administration

Relationships Externally: Transporters, suppliers, clearance/forwarding agencies

Location: Nairobi

Start Date: ASAP

Context

Merlin is a British humanitarian Non-Governmental Organization providing health care to populations in crises.  

Merlin exists to provide an immediate and effective response to medical emergencies throughout the world.  

The goal of the Nairobi Office is to provide support to Merlin projects in Kenya and Somalia in terms of logistics, transport, procurement, security and emergency response.

Responsibilities

• To manage the stores, transport and general logistics functions of the capital office, consistent with the country programme objectives.
• To liaise with procurement officer and anticipate supplies incoming to transit store, and manage storage space effectively
• To control all Nairobi stores according to Merlin policy, running monthly stock checks and providing monthly reports
• To ensure that supplies are forwarded to project sites in a timely and cost effective manner; and that sites are kept informed about pending deliveries and any delays to consignments
• To ensure that goods are received, unloaded, stored properly, and checked in against procurement documents
• To ensure that all consignments leaving the country have appropriate export documents
• To obtain competitive quotes relating to transport and to liaise professionally with transport suppliers
• To supervise drivers and manage Nairobi vehicles and movements, ensuring that vehicles are properly maintained
• To control fuel the procurement of fuel, prepare consumption data and submit monthly fleet reports on time
• To ensure all documents and requisition forms are authorised according to Merlin policy

Tasks

Vehicle Management

• To maintain accurate control of vehicles: monitoring vehicle logbooks and provide monthly vehicle report to the Logistics Manager.
• Control use of fuel vouchers, provide administrative check and all supporting information before presenting them for final approval and subsequent payment.
• Supervise Nairobi drivers and ensure correct vehicle usage procedures as per ‘driver’s rules and regulations’ and Merlin policy.
• Plan and organize the day to day capital office transport requirements.
• Ensure that vehicle service intervals are closely monitored and that planned and unplanned maintenance is carried out as per manufacturer’s recommendations.

Stock Control

• Liaise with suppliers to receive newly procured goods into transit stores, and provide signed goods received notes for the procurement files.
• Manage distribution of stock to project sites: liaise with project sites, prepare stock transfer documents, ensure that the stock in good working condition, organize the transfer, ensure a GRN is received from the field site and filed.
• Maintain stock movement report (SMR) of all capital office stores: hold store keys in a secure manner, carry out monthly stock taking of all stock items and present monthly stock report to Logistics Manager.
• Ensuring cleanliness, hygiene, safety and storage system in place is up to the required standards.
• Prepare standard Merlin documentation for all items received and issued, such as stock movement reports, warehouse requisitions, bin cards, etc.

Cargo transport

• Liaise with project staff to ensure the timely dispatch of purchased items by appropriate means
• Request quotations from transport suppliers, prepare all paperwork as required
• Manage the picking/packing of cargo, preparing packing lists, and completing accurate waybills.
• Prepare documents for all payments related to transport, and ensure that this is authorised according to Merlin policy
• Prepare standard Merlin documentation for all items received and dispatched, such as stock movement reports, packing Lists, waybills and GRNs

Communication:

• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with all project site staff
• Ensure effective working relationship with counterparts, technical and service departments at capital level

Various:

• Brief new starters on Merlin procedures related to this transport and warehousing
• Willing to be sent to the field for specific support or supervision on specific logistics activities.
• Any other duty as may be required by the Logistics officer

Qualifications

Essential

• Minimum of secondary education
• Two years of warehouse or transport management experience, preferably with an NGO or similar organisation
• Advanced skills in the use of computers and office software (MS Word, Excel, Outlook etc),
• Fluent written and spoken English and effective communicator with good interpersonal skills
• Good planning, prioritizing and organizational skills
• Ability to work under tight deadlines and pressure
• Physically fit, proactive, and willing to lead by example

Highly desirable

• Previous experience working for an NGO
• Supervisory experience
• Certificate/Diploma in a relevant subject

To apply for this position
 

All applications including cover letter and cv should be sent to:

HR Department,
Merlin, Nairobi Office,
P.O Box 3350 – 00200, 

Nairobi, Kenya

or

Email to: recruitment@merlin-kenya.org

Application deadline is 5:00pm on Friday 12th April 2013.

Please note that only short listed candidates will be contacted.

Data Protection
 

Please note that in accordance with the 1998 Data Protection Act, Merlin will hold and use personal information that you have given for the purpose of recruitment and employment. This information can be stored in manual and/or electronic form. 

This information may also be disclosed to third parties in accordance with the Data Protection Act.  In cases where a job offer is conditional on ensuring that potential employees’ names do not appear on counter terrorism lists generated by the United Nations, European Union or the United States due to donor funding requirements, Merlin will use the information that you have given for checking that your name does not appear on these lists.

Safaricom Limited Enterprise Planning & Pricing Senior Analyst Job in Kenya

Safaricom Limited is the leading mobile telecommunications company in Kenya. 

We are at the forefront of the industry and always seek to attract and retain talented, creative and innovative team players who are excited by the opportunity of pushing the frontiers of this evolving technology, growing our services, exciting our customers and contributing to our community. 

At Safaricom, we take pride in our talent and develop them to realize their maximum potential!

Senior Analyst - Enterprise Planning & Pricing

Ref: EBU_SAEPP__APRIL _2013
 

Reporting to Senior Manager: Enterprise Planning & Pricing, the role purpose is to develop precise analytical models to support managerial decision making requirements, evaluate and appraise all Enterprise Voice, Roaming ,SMS and VAS product
Key responsibilities include;

• Develop optimal tariffs for all enterprise Voice, Roaming, SMS and VAS products and services that would ensure growth of the Business Unit
• Ensure Product margins are within acceptable levels;
• Develop sound Business cases for all New Voice, SMS and VAS Enterprise Projects;
• Work Closely with Consumer Pricing and Planning Team to ensure pricing is aligned for all Safaricom Products and Services;
• Consistently Analyze products under management (Voice, Roaming, SMS, VAS & M-PESA) with an aim of identifying opportunities for improvement and growth;
• Work closely with Product Managers to ensure attainment of product Revenues by providing strategic thought on products under control;
• Preparation of revenue forecasts for products under control as per business planes. Ensure all revenue forecasts have been supported by sound and measurable assumptions;
• Ensure development of all Major EBU Planning & Pricing Activities Processes to ensure business continuity;
• Review of all such processes and align with changing business environment.

The ideal candidate should possess the following skills and competencies:

• BCOM or Economics Degree ;
• CPA/ACCA/CA Qualifications ;
• MBA qualification will be an added advantage;
• 2 - 5 years’ experience in financial analysis, costing and/or management accounting;
• High proficiency in Microsoft office packages;
• Advanced windows-(Excel, Power point and Word.) a must;
• Knowledge of MIS added advantage.

If you feel that you are up to the challenge and posses the necessary qualification and passion 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 Wednesday 10th April, 2013.

The Senior Manager – Talent Acquisition
Safaricom Ltd
Nairobi
 

Via E-mail to hr@safaricom.co.ke