Kikuyu Water Company Procurement Officer Job in Kenya

Procurement Officer
 

Job Group KWC 5 - (1 Post)
 

Kikuyu Water Company Ltd is incorporated under the Companies Act (Cap.486) and is an agent appointed by Athi Water Services Board (AWSB) for the efficient and economical provision of water and sewerage services within Kikuyu Township and its environs.

The Company wishes to recruit a qualified candidate to fill the vacant post of a Procurement Officer. Reporting to Finance & Admin. Manager, the Procurement Officer is expected to add value to Company’s operations through the Procurement section and will be responsible for Planning and coordination of procurement services; implementing and enforcing procurement policies and regulations and taking control of procurement processes.

Desired Qualifications

• At least a Diploma in Purchasing and Supplies Management or its approved equivalent from a recognized institution; Knowledge of Public Procurement and Disposal Act and Regulations; 
• Member of CIPS or KISM; 
• Familiarity with chain processes and procedures; 
• At least three (3) years practical experience in procurement; 
• Mastery of modern computer application skills; 
• Good interpersonal and public relationship

Interested and suitably qualified candidates are requested to submit their application including detailed CV, certified education certificates, daytime telephone contact, current and expected remuneration and three (3) referees to:
 

Managing Director,
Kikuyu Water Company Ltd,
P. O. Box 313-00902
Kikuyu
 

on or before Wednesday, 8th May 2013.
 

Kikuyu Water Company is an equal opportunity employer. 

Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interview. 

Canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification.

Homa Bay County Assembly Service Board Member Job in Kenya

Republic of Kenya
 

Homa Bay County Assembly
 

Member of The County Assembly Service Board
 

Article 176 (1) of the Constitution of Kenya 2010 establishes a County Assembly for each County Government.
 

To enable effective execution of the functions of a County Assembly, the County Government Act No. 17 of 2012 has established the County Assembly Service Board which shall be responsible for the following functions:
 

a) Providing services and facilities to ensure the efficient and effective functioning of the County Assembly;
 

b) Constituting office in the County Assembly Service and appointing and supervising office holders;
 

c) Preparing annual estimates of expenditure of County Assembly Service and submitting them to the ideals of parliamentary democracy; and, the County Assembly for approval and exercising budgetary control over the service;
 

d) Undertaking, singly or jointly with other relevant organizations, programmes to promote the ideals of parliamentary democracy; and’
 

e) Performing other functions necessary for the well-being of the member and staff of the County Assembly or prescribed by national legislation.

Section 12 of the Act further states that the County Assembly Service Board shall comprise the Speaker of the County Assembly as the Chairperson, the Leader of the Majority Party, the Leader of the Minority Party and one person resident in the County, appointed by the County Assembly from among persons who have knowledge and experience in public affairs, but who is not a member of the County Assembly.

Pursuant to this statutory requirement, the Homa Bay County Assembly wishes to invite applications from suitably qualified to be considered for the position of a Member of the County Assembly Service Board.

How to apply
 

a) Each application should be accompanied by detailed curriculum vitae, copies of relevant academic and professional certificates, National Identity Card or Passport and testimonials.
 

b) A letter from the Area Chief confirming that one is a true resident of the County;
 

c) All applications should be clearly marked “Application for the position of a Member of Homa Bay County Assembly Service Board on an envelope and hand delivered to:
 

The Interim Clerk/Secretary
County Assembly Service Board
Homa Bay County Assembly
P.O. Box 20-40300
Homa Bay
 

So as to reach him not later than Thursday 25th April, 2013 before 1700 Hours.
 

Only shortlisted candidates will be invited for interviews. 

Women and persons with disability are encouraged to apply.

Interim Clerk, 

Homa Bay County Assembly

Furniture Project Manager Job in Kenya

Our client in the furniture business is seeking to recruit a competent Project Manager.

The said person should have:

Educational/ Professional Qualifications:

A degree in Commerce or related field.

Must be proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word and PowerPoint

Experience:

• Must have at least 2 experience furniture industry
• Some accounting experience preferred
• Supervising stock controller
• Supervising Quality control and Packing
• Supervising manufacturing process and updating respective departments

Additional Information:

• Must have the ability to effectively prioritize and organize multiple activities, tasks, requests from multiple customers
• Ability to take action or complete tasks without prompting and effectively communicate the results or actions taken to internal or external customers in a timely manner
• Must be able to maintain focus and constructive relationships when faced with difficult internal and external customers and under time constraints
• Must remain flexible and open to change due to changing internal processes, multiple, projects, and varying customer demands while preventing issues/distractions from interfering with work deadlines or deliverables

Position Summary
 

The Project Manager is an integral member of the Furniture sales team from the sales prospecting phase and throughout the customer engagement phase.

This position is responsible for working closely with sales associates enabling the sales team to focus on direct customer interaction and/or direct sales activities. 

In addition, this position will be responsible for customer account support, and interaction with various departments, vendors, and furniture manufacturers.

If you are up to the challenge, posses the necessary qualification and experience,  please send your CV only indicating why you are the most suitable candidate for the role clearly quoting the job title (Project Manager)on the email subject to vacancies@corporatestaffing.co.ke.

Kindly indicate current or last salary.

Sales and Marketing Executives Careers in Kenya

Various Roles in Sales

Our clients are mid size businesses are in the following  industries ad are looking for motivated sales executives:

• Security
• Cleaning
• Branding
• Auto
• ISP
• Engineering

The role would mostly entail approaching potential customers with the aim of winning new business and also selling to existing customers.

Activities important for success include:

• Relationship building;
• Researching the market and related products;
• Presenting the product or service in a structured professional way face to face.

Typical activities for sales executives generally include:

• listening to customer requirements and presenting appropriately to make a sale;
• maintaining and developing relationships with existing customers in person and via telephone calls and emails;
• cold calling to arrange meetings with potential customers to prospect for new business;
• responding to incoming email and phone enquiries;
• acting as a contact between a company and its existing and potential markets;
• negotiating the terms of an agreement and closing sales;
• gathering market and customer information;
• representing the organisation at trade exhibitions, events and demonstrations;
• negotiating on price, costs, delivery and specifications with buyers and managers;
• challenging any objections with a view to getting the customer to buy;
• advising on forthcoming product developments and discussing special promotions;
• creating detailed proposal documents, often as part of a formal bidding process that is largely dictated by the prospective customer;
• liaising with suppliers to check the progress of existing orders;
• checking quantities of goods on display and in stock;
• recording sales and order information and sending copies to the sales office, or entering into a computer system;
• reviewing your own sales performance, aiming to meet or exceed targets;
• gaining a clear understanding of customers' businesses and requirements;
• making accurate, rapid cost calculations and providing customers with quotations;
• feeding future buying trends back to employers;
• attending team meeting and sharing best practice with colleagues.

Requirements

• Minimum Diploma/Degree in Sales and Marketing
• Previous work experience in Sales and Marketing; Preferably in Insurance Sales
• Self-Starter and  aggressive

If you fit the above role please send your CV to jobs@alternatedoors.co.ke indicating the industry you would like to work in.