Key Account Manager Job in Kenya

Key Account Manager

Key Roles

• Develop and implement joint Business Plan for respective chain in line with the overall Modern Trade Strategies.
• Lead the team to achieve customer/channel Sales Target distribution and merchandising objectives and monitor performance against clearly defined business targets.
• Develop and implement promotions to attain desired growth.
• Regular outlet visit to ensure stock availability and visibility, generate shopper insights and assess competitive environment.
• Co-ordinate with customer marketing to ensure concept building and timely implementation of:
• Promotions
• Activations
• Product listing

Qualifications

• Degree from a recognized university
• Minimum 3 years in Customer Management preferable in modern trade.

If you meet the above requirements, please submit your application including a detailed CV via e-mail not later than 29th May 2013 to office@goldenmarketing.co.ke. 

Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

Turkana County Public Service Board Secretary Job, Kenya

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The office of the Governor, Turkana County wishes to recruit a competent and qualified person to fill the following position in the Turkana County Public Service Board 

Secretary, Turkana County Public Service Board (1 Post)

Duties and Responsibilities

The secretary to the board is the link between the board members and the secretariat and is accountable to the board for:

• Preparing and circulating minutes and agenda of the board meetings
• Developing annual work plan for the board with the guidance of the chairperson;
• Conveying the decisions of the Board; and
• Providing guidance and advice to the Secretariat on matters of ethics and good governance.

For appointment to this position the candidate must:

• Be a Kenyan citizen.
• Be a holder of a first degree from a University recognized in Kenya.
• 10 years working experience.
• Satisfy the requirements of Chapter six (6) of the Constitution of Kenya
• Conform with the requirements of article 233 of the Constitution of Kenya 2010.
• Be a Certified Public Secretary of good professional standing.
• Understand the diversity within the County.

NB: A Master’s degree will be an added advantage

Applicants should apply for the job and attach their Curriculum Vitae, Copies of relevant academic and Professional Certificates and National Identity Card. Each applicant should clearly state on the envelope the position they are applying for.

Posted applications should be addressed to:

William Luballo
Interim County Secretary
Turkana County Government
P.O Box 11-30500 Lodwar
Email: icsturkanacounty@gmail.com

Manual application should be delivered to the reception desk of the Governor’s Office Turkana County. 

Only short listed and successful candidates will be contacted.

Turkana County is an equal opportunity employer values and encourages applications from women and persons with special needs. 

Canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification. 

Deadline 29th May, 2013

ICF Monitoring and Evaluation Advisor Job in Kenya

Health, Education, and Social Programs

International Health and Development

Monitoring and Evaluation Advisor for Civil Registration and Vital Statistics Systems.

Nairobi, Kenya

About ICF International

If you want to work on the leading issues of the day, if you want your work to reflect your passion in life, if you truly want to make the world a better place, then you want to work at ICF International.

Whether ensuring efficient use of energy resources, protecting the environment for generations to come, supporting cancer and HIV/AIDS patients, keeping young people in school and educators informed, delivering results in emergency preparedness, or breaking ground in any number of today’s issues, ICF works in the topics that lead the news.

We have a passionate commitment to our work and to helping our clients achieve their objectives. We combine technical expertise with world-class analytics.

We provide room for entrepreneurial thinking and grass-roots innovation to achieve compelling results for both our clients’ projects and our own company.

All our work is done in a professional, collegial, and intellectual environment that allows individuals the latitude they need to perform work that parallels their passions.

Job Description:

The International Health and Development Division of ICF International seeks a Monitoring and Evaluation Advisor for Civil Registration and Vital Statistics Systems to join our team. 

The position is based in Nairobi, Kenya.

The Advisor will support strengthening of vital events registration in Kenya working through appropriate Government of Kenya institutions and stakeholders to strengthen stakeholder coordination, integration of approaches and coverage, quality and use of vital statistics data.

Key Responsibilities:

• Work with Government of Kenya (GOK) and USAID counterparts to determine priority areas to be addressed in strengthening the national vital events registration system
• Support GOK in implementing key activities to strengthen the vital events registration system by supporting technical working groups, advising counterparts and participating in the implementation of key activities
• Coordinate the linking and integration of vital events data with existing in-country information systems in order to improve the accessibility and use of information
• In collaboration with appropriate stakeholders, implement a pilot project to test the feasibility of mobile solutions for improving the availability of quality vital events data
• Supervise team members, create workplans, document achievements and submit quarterly reports

Qualifications
Basic Qualifications:

• Ph.D or Master’s Degree and 12+ years of experience in demography, public health, epidemiology, public policy, health information or community health
• Background in advising, implementing, managing, and assessing information systems
• Background in civil registration and vital events monitoring
• Experience working with national level stakeholders in strengthening systems including knowledge and experience with routine data collection, quality control, utilization and capacity building
• Experience working with community health workers and community-level health services
• Experience working with relevant ministries within the Kenyan Government and local partners

Professional Skills:

• Excellent English oral and written communication skills
• Ability to work in a team environment with people of diverse backgrounds.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication and co-ordinations skills
• ICF offers an excellent benefits package, an award winning talent development program, and fosters a highly skilled, energized and empowered workforce.

ICF International is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer - M/F/D/V

To express interest, please visit our website and apply online to job requisition number 1300000963 at www.icfi.com/careers

Deadline for application 31st May, 2013.

Kagera Sugar Hospitality, Gardens Maintenance, and Chef Jobs in Tanzania

Kagera Sugar Limited Guest House & Catering Officer and Gardens Maintenance Officer

Kagera Sugar Limited is a fast growing, sugar producer situated in the North West of Tanzania, 70km from the town of Bukoba which is located on the southwestern bank of LakeVictoria.

The company, which employs over 3000 people, grows sugarcane on 10,000 hectares of land and processes the cane to produce sugar for the local and regional market.

The company has the following vacancies on the estate.

Guest House and Catering Supervisor

The Guest House and Catering Officer will be required to:

• Supervise the staff and operations of the canteens
• Supervise the staff and operations of all guest houses
• Supervise the housing needs for contract staff
• Ensure a high standard of service at all times

The minimum requirements for the incumbent shall be:

• Relevant Certificate or Diploma in the Hotel and Catering Industry
• 5 years experience in a similar environment
• Hard working, motivated and ambitious
• Fluent in both Swahili and English

Gardens Maintenance Officer

The Gardens Maintenance Officer will be required to:

• Supervise the staff in the maintenance of all parks and gardens in the factory and residential areas
• Ensure that all areas are neat and tidy at all times
• Carry out new project work as directed by management

The minimum requirements for the incumbent shall be:

• Relevant Certificate or Diploma in landscaping/garden maintenance
• Knowledge of common plants, shrubs and trees in East African Gardens
• 5 years experience in a similar environment
• Hard working, motivated and ambitious
• Fluent in both Swahili and English

Chef

The chef will be required to:

• Direct the preparation, seasoning, and cooking of salads, soups, fish, meats, vegetables, desserts, or other foods.
• Plan and price menu items, orders supplies, and keep records and accounts.
• Supervise and participate in cooking and baking and the preparation of foods.
• Participate in checking of all purchased supplies for quality and account for each delivered item.
• Supervise the canteen staff.
• Other duties as directed by the Administration Manager

Experience: Previous experience with control food and labor cost, demonstration cooking, menu development, and pricing and development of culinary team preferred. Premise and liability accountability and contract-managed service experience is desirable.

Education: The ideal candidates will possess a bachelor’s degree or Diploma in Hotel Management degree with eight or more years of industry and culinary management experience.

Core competencies: Leadership, Management, Planning.
A competitive remuneration package inclusive of free housing and transport and commensurate with qualifications and experience will be offered.

Interested persons should send their applications (which must include CV, all certificates, Photo and references) by post or email to:

Assistant General Manager
Kagera Sugar Limited
P.O.Box815 Bukoba,Tanzania
Email:rao@kagera-sugar.co.tz
Tel:+255784543243

Closing date for applications is 31st May 2013