ADRA Request for Strategic Development Consultants

The Adventist Development and Relief Agency (ADRA) Somalia is an International Non-Governmental Organization registered in Kenya and operating in Somalia. 

ADRA Somalia is seeking services of experienced consultants to develop its Strategic Plan.

The main objective of the consultancy is to facilitate strategy development for ADRA Somalia’s 2013 to 2016 programs.

Scope of Work

• To review the 2009-2012 strategic plan
• Review the existing organogram and fit it into the strategic plan.
• Assist in reviewing and developing various policies in the Agency.

Qualifications and Expertise of the Consultants:

• Minimum of postgraduate degree in the related field.
• Over 5 years’ experience in facilitating strategic planning processes for INGO engaged in both emergency and developmental programs.
• Knowledge and experience of using participatory approaches and innovative facilitation techniques.

For the full Terms of Reference (ToR) please visit ADRA Somalia website www.adrasom.org. 

Interested persons should send a technical and financial proposal to hr@adrasom.org by 10th May 2013.
 

Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.

KCB Business Productivity Engineer (Sharepoint) Job in Kenya

Business Productivity Engineer – Sharepoint 

Job Ref I.T 04/2013
 

The Position
 

Reporting to the Senior Manager Business Productivity, the job holder will be responsible for deploying and supporting Microsoft SharePoint in KCB Bank Group in keeping with its current business needs which include the design, deployment and support of KCB Bank Group SharePoint platform and integration to other Microsoft products (Lync Server, Exchange and Office365)
 

Key Responsibilities

• Support of MS Lyncs to enhance internal communication.
• Support systems that provide the tools for automating documentation and work practices
• Research and make positive advocacy on the adoption of new innovative technologies.
• Discover, design and implement Advanced SharePoint solutions for clients.
• Manage SharePoint implementations from initial installation to maintenance and further custom design.
• Participate closely with other teams in SharePoint deployment projects
• Monitor user activity on key Microsoft SharePoint to ensure high availability of service
• Ensure all faults/incidents are resolved within agreed SLAs and escalate faults/incidents to other Managers in IT department based on nature of problem.
• Implement and support integration of Microsoft SharePoint Server to MS Lync Server, Microsoft Exchange, Microsoft SQL Server, and Office365.

The Person

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology/Systems or related field
• Have one or more of the following certifications: MCTS, MCITP
• Minimum of 2-3 years of solid technical experience in delivering solutions i.e. Collaboration and Portal Solutions
• Have extensive knowledge and experience in implementing and supporting MS SharePoint 2010/2013 environment.
• Candidates must have been in a technical role for helping to implement solutions with >500 seats or similar complexity.
• Have thorough knowledge and implementation of MS SharePoint 2010/2013 on Virtual environment or any other virtual platform such as hyper-V will be an added advantage.
• Knowledge and deep experience with Lync Server, Microsoft SharePoint Server, Active Directory, Microsoft Exchange, Microsoft SQL Server and Lync, Office365 and internet Web technologies will be an added advantage.
• Strong problem solving skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

The above position is demanding for which the bank will provide a competitive package for the successful candidates.

If you believe you can clearly demonstrate your abilities to meet the criteria given above, please submit your application with a detailed CV, stating your current position, remuneration level, e-mail and telephone contacts quoting the job title/reference in the subject field to recruitment@kcb.co.ke.
 

To be considered your application must be received by 10th May 2013.
 

Only short listed candidates will be contacted.

KCB Burundi Head of Finance Job Vacancy

Head of Finance

KCB Burundi

Job Ref: BUR 01/2013
 

The Position
 

Reporting to the Managing Director, the position is responsible for ensuring that proper accounts and records of the Bank’s Assets, Liabilities, Operations and Transactions are maintained and that statutory objectives in this regard are discharged.

Key Responsibilities

• Preparation of monthly management accounts and reports for executive committee and Board Business Committee.
• Revenue and cost management by ensuring maximum returns on loan-able funds, improve generation and collection of non-Interest based revenue and ensure value for money for costs incurred.
• Budgeting and planning for the Bank.
• Budget-implementation and control by managing all costs within the budget.
• Financial management and reporting by ensuring a timely preparation and submission of financial management reports.
• Overseeing and running accounts payables ensure authorization and validation of all the invoices before payment.
• Managing the General Ledger, Fixed Assets register for the whole bank and review and /or reconcile all the banks accounts.
• Compliance and governance by timely submission of statutory financial reports.
• Coordinate the External audit, internal audit and BRB audit and ensure these are completed in a timely manner.

The Person
 

For the above position the successful applicant should have;

• A university degree in Finance or Accounting.
• Possession of a post graduate degree or professional qualification in a related field e.g. ACCA,CPA e.t.c
• At least 5 years’ experience in Financial Management 2 of which must be in a management position.
• Knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles 7 IFRS standards.
• Knowledge of statutory regulations and Taxation policies.
• Ability to analyze financial data and prepare financial reports, statements and projections.
• Strong Analytical skills.
• Strong communication, networking and interpersonal skills.
• Leadership and People Management Skills.

The above position is demanding for which the bank will provide a competitive package for the successful candidates.

If you believe you can clearly demonstrate your abilities to meet the criteria given above, please submit your application with a detailed CV, stating your current position, remuneration level, e-mail and telephone contacts quoting the job title/reference in the subject field to recruitment@kcb.co.ke.
 

To be considered your application must be received by 10th May 2013.
 

Only short listed candidates will be contacted.

Sales Manager Job Vacancy in Kenya

Our client, a leading supplier of products for both housekeeping as well as food and beverage supplies serving a wide range of corporate clients worldwide is seeking to recruit a sales manager who will be responsible for the continuous development and performance of all sales activities from major clients key among them being hotels, lodges, apartments, institutions and bars and restaurants. 

The individual will also lead and direct a sales team staff for the achievement of maximum profitability and growth in line with company vision and values.

He/she will be required to establish plans and strategies to expand the customer base in the marketing area and contribute to the development of training and educational programs for staff.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Manage all sales department Operations and key performance areas as a profit centre 
• Ensure sales targets are set and achieved within the given time frame
• Create and review an effective sales commission structure in liaison with the directors
• Ensure proper follow-up for all potential buyers by developing, implementing and monitoring a prospecting and sales control system
• Assist individual sales executives in setting aggressive sales targets and assisting on sales and closing deals, as well as approving all deals made
• Receive and monitor daily weekly sales plans, sales reports, sales targets reports and sales visits report  from sales executives and customer care executives
• Management and Monitoring of customer satisfaction ratings for the department
• Manage customer development stages and retention process
• Carry out training of sales executives where necessary
• Addressing customer complaints
• Strategic  and monthly planning for the sales department
• Carry out market research
• Gather competitor information so as to stay ahead of competition.
• Forecast for stocks.
• Manage sales budget.
• Plan, measure and manage the market Share.
• Business Development; generating new business.
• Ensuring proper follow-up for all potential buyers by developing, implementing and monitoring a prospecting and sales control system.
• Tracking all customers and making sure all leads are logged.
• Manage customer development stages from buying, cross-sell, up-sell, complaints and retention process
• Marketing especially in planning of trade expos.
• Any other duties as assigned by management

Competence

• Proven ability to set and achieve sales targets for self and sales team
• The ability to motivate and lead a sales team
• Excellent sales and negotiation skills
• Good business sense
• Initiative and enthusiasm
• Excellent communication and 'people skills'
• Good planning and organizational skills
• Good IT, budget and report writing skills
• A full driving license

Job Specification

• Minimum 5years’ experience as a sales manager 2 of which should be in the hospitality industry
• Degree in Business administration/ sales & marketing
• Those with a diploma in hotel management will have an added advantage

ONLY candidates fulfilling the requirements of the positions should email:

• their detailed CVs,
• indicating your availability and
• current and expected salary

To ‘therecruiter@dafinaconsultants.com’.  

Indicate SALES MANAGER on the subject line. 

Deadline for application is 3rd May 2013.