Project Facilitator Job in Nairobi, Kenya

Project Facilitator – C&V Programs

Location: Nairobi, Kenya

Responsibilities:

The Project facilitator for the C&V Programs will be responsible for supporting the local teams to set up and deploy C&V programs.

He or she will work cross-functionally between the local teams and the subject matter expert (SME) teams.  

The Project Facilitator will capture the requirements or challenges and clearly formulate these to the SME teams.  

The position will then be capable to explain, document and apply the recommended approach to the local teams and into the requirements.

The Project Facilitator shall develop a good level of understanding of how the C&V and Corporate Solutions function and how they could benefit from standard card and mobile payment industry technology and business practices.

The position will further refine and expand the Business Process documentation based on experience with the SCOpe system and the needs for Delivery Mechanisms to be piloted.

He or she will work with the local teams to develop implementation project plans and manage these C&V projects to successful completion.


Major Accountabilities:

• Analyse C&V Project Opportunities and assist the local teams with standard solutions to define the deployment
• Document C&V Project Requirements for review with subject matter experts.
• Create, update and maintain SCOpe Business Processes documentation.  Review the based on project experiences.
• Develop Requirements and Project Plans for C&V deployments based on agreement with all concerned parties
• Manage these C&V Projects according to plan

Required Competencies:

• Ability to translate complex technical details into easy understandable business terms
• Mix of business-oriented and IT-oriented skills
• Excellent communication, both oral and written, and training/presentation skills
• Aptitude and willingness to grow a good level of technical understanding of the C&V Corporate Solution
• Demonstrated success in matrixed organizations taking personal accountability for results.
• Strong analytical skills with focus on resolving issues and optimizing processes
• Good expertise in Microsoft Excel and other Microsoft Office Suite applications
• Good expertise with Business Process Modeling tools such as Microsoft Visio
• Good expertise in developing project plans and managing projects

Personal Attributes:

• Collaborative, participative style
• Flexibility to try different paths toward success as needed
• Customer-oriented mindset
• Results orientation
• Analytical and problem solving thinking
• Personal maturity
• Diplomatic
• Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships across the organization
• Ability to get things done collaboratively
• Organized and structured
• Outstanding verbal communication skills

Required Qualifications / Experience:

• Minimum bachelor’s degree in computer sciences
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in IT, financial services, financial institutions, processors or regional/national networks preferred with a well-developed knowledge of payment business
• A track record of project management accomplishments

Application Procedure:

Applicants should email their applications attaching a detailed curriculum vitae and a letter indicating why they are interested in and qualified for the position and the names of three referees who can provide confidential assessment of their capabilities to a Search Committee.

All communications relating to applications for this position should be addressed to email address: therecexpert@gmail.com.

Applications should be received by 18th June 2013.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. 

On the subject matter of the email please indicate the position you are applying for.

Procurement Officer Job in Kenya

Procurement Officer

            
Department: Finance
Section: Procurement                            

Main Purpose

The main purpose of this job is to ensure the organization has adequate supplies of the right quality, cost and timely delivery of goods, foster good working relationship with user departments, suppliers and contractors.   

Reporting Relationships

This position reports to the Financial Controller

Confidentiality

The level of confidentiality required of this position is above average.  This includes the use of Tender Documents, Key meeting decisions.

Key tasks and performance areas

Ensure adequate supply of materials, components and equipment

• Liaise with user departments to ensure they have sufficient supplies
• Requisition of new supplies and follow up with suppliers to guarantee prompt deliveries
• Liaise with accounts department to facilitate due payment to suppliers.

Contract management and negotiation

• Managing online systems such as e-tendering
• Review, analyze and approve all purchases to ensure justification exists and policy is followed
• Assist in the selection of appropriate suppliers and contractors
• Negotiate with suppliers to ensure the organization gets value for money
• Fostering strong working relationship with key suppliers

Represent department in various meetings

• Attend meetings with administration, suppliers and other groups in absence of Procurement officer

Tender and proposal Management

• Attend public openings of tenders, proposal and quotations
• Conducting the analysis of all bids received
• Prepare tender documents on behalf of the organization
• Ensure utmost confidentiality of bids and information

Communication

• The demand for communication is in both English and Kiswahili for internal and external customers.
• Written communication is required for writing to departments and to suppliers and service providers for quotes and proposals.

Skills and Competence

Academic
Degree in purchasing and supplies Or Degree in Bachelor of Commerce

Specialist
Diploma in Procurement management

Experience
The job holder requires a minimum of 4 years relevant work experience to perform the job satisfactorily.

Personal attributes

The job holder demands the following personal characteristics:

• Good interpersonal skills
• Attention to detail
• Excellent networking and negotiation skills

Application procedure:

Applicants should email their applications attaching a detailed curriculum vitae and a letter indicating why they are interested in and qualified for the position and the names of three referees who can provide confidential assessment of their capabilities to a Search Committee.

All communications relating to applications for this position should be addressed to email address: therecexpert@gmail.com.

Applications should be received by 18th June 2013.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

On the subject matter of the email please indicate the position you are applying for.

Health, Safety, Environment & Quality Manager Job in Morogoro, Tanzania

HSEQ Manager

Job Title: Health, Safety, Environment & Quality Manager
Experience: Mid – Senior Level
Location:  Morogoro, Tanzania

Job Description

M.A Cargo Truckers & Forwarders Limited is a trucking and logistics company based in Tanzania, East Africa. 

It operates a fleet of over 100 trucks and tankers that transport petroleum products from Dares salaam to neighboring regions including Kigali, Burundi, Kampala, Lubumbashi and Ndola.

Our company is looking to recruit a HSEQ Manager, who will be responsible for providing a high quality service to our project teams and client. 

The candidate will deliver presentations and training sessions, lead HSEQ meetings, compile project documentation both pre & post tender and be responsible for setting high level policies.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Project Requirements and project execution plans
• Site Waste Management Plans

• Safety Systems of Work

• Emergency Preparedness,
• Construction and Pre Construction Health and Safety plans.

• Health and Safety files.

• Fire assessments.

• Assessment of Lifting plans and WAH methods and equipment.
- Incident reporting and investigation.

• Accident and trend analysis.

• Inspections, tours and audits of sites including monitoring and tracking.
• Internal system audits.

• 3rd Party Audit Representation

• Providing training instruction and workshops for drivers, employees, and subcontractors. 

• Developing and maintaining positive relationships with our clients

• Attending all relevant training as required
- Legislation Compliance Reviews

• Experience of ISO9001, ISO14001 & OHSAS18001

To be considered, you must have:
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• A professional Health & Safety qualification, preferably working towards Chartered status
• At least two years' experience within the health and safety field in petroleum transport industry
• Additionally, as a HSEQ Manager, you must have the ability to remain motivated in a challenging working environment. 
• You must also have a strong eye for detail and be an effective team player.

To apply for the role of HHSEQ Manager, please email your CV to careers@aboodgroup.com for consideration.

Oil Company Head of Sales and Marketing Job in Kenya

Our client is a fully fledged oil company based in Kenya with growing network of service stations and commercial customers. 

It has affiliates in East & Central African countries and envisions being the leading provider of choice for energy solutions for Africa. 

The company’s product portfolio covers a wide range of high quality petroleum products that include Fuels, LPG, Lubricants, Bitumen amongst others. 

Our client is seeking to recruit a high calibre, results oriented, experienced and highly skilled professional as the Head of Sales and Marketing for Kenya.

The role

Reporting to the Managing Director, the Head of Sales and Marketing will be responsible for developing, implementing and managing the sales and marketing business strategy and activities in order to meet the Company’s objectives for business retention, growth and profitability.

The job holder will oversee the Sales and Marketing activities and provide leadership and expertise to deliver efficient and focused sales and marketing strategies, in order to achieve the Company’s strategy, growth and profit objectives. 

S/he will be in charge of directing marketing operations, sales operations and ensure customer retention.

The person

The ideal candidate will possess a Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing or related fields. Professional qualifications in Sales and Marketing and/or a Masters degree in Business, Marketing or related fields is an added advantage. 

S/he should possess: proven ability and experience of managing and leading high performance sales and marketing teams; be innovative and have ability to understand changing market dynamics, translating this into an actionable strategy. 

Relevant experience gained in the Oil Industry shall be an added advantage.

The offer

If your career aspirations match this exciting opportunity, please write in confidence quoting the position title and reference number on the subject of the email or cover letter on or before Friday 14th June 2013. 

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Applications including your curriculum vitae, a working e-mail address, daytime telephone contacts, qualifications, experience, present position, current remuneration, names and addresses of three referees should be emailed to esdhosm@kpmg.co.ke.

Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.