Insurance Company Project Manager Job in Nairobi Kenya

Job Title: Project Manager

 
Reference: PM_2013

Recruiter: Altima Africa Ltd   
 

Contract: Permanent       
 

Location: Nairobi    

Available: ASAP
 

Category: Experienced    

Offer: Neg.
 
Profile Introduction
 

Our client is a leading insurance company with operations within the region. 

As a strong and trusted brand leader in the market, the company seeks to recruit a Project Manager for their Nairobi office.

The overall purpose of the role is to:
 

The strategy & innovation team is responsible for establishing and leading company-wide, cross-functional strategic initiatives. 

The project manager in the team will lead a variety of different types of projects including innovation initiatives, launching new products and services, operational efficiency improvements and establishment of alternative channels of distribution

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Accounting, Project Management or equivalent required
• Project management certification; PMP, PRINCE2, etc
• 3+ years of experience in Financial Services that spans the full spectrum of functional and business perspectives, e.g. Audit, Financial Planning and Analysis, Financial Reporting, Operations or other business related field
• 3 to 5 years of strong and demonstrated project management and execution skills with a proven track record of process transformation
• Experience in application of reengineering methodologies such as Six Sigma and Lean preferred

Job Specification- Project Manager

• Manage all aspects of the project life cycle for large-scale, complex projects often involving multiple internal and external stakeholders and partners
• Define and track project milestones while developing, maintaining, and reporting on an overall integrated delivery plan on company-wide strategic initiatives
• Single accountable party for defining, planning, orchestrating, and delivering given strategic initiative(s).
• Maintain all relevant documentation related to the project: e.g. regulatory approvals, integrated project plan, resource plan, contingency plan, risk assessment reports, etc.
• Rigorously manage scope to ensure commitments are achieved within agreed upon time, cost, and quality parameters; Validates financial forecasts and provides on-going reconciliation of resources and other related project expenditures
• Develop and conduct briefings to management & other key stakeholders on project status, cost, schedules, trends, accomplishments and other aspects of assigned initiatives
• Propose recommendations and adjustments to project delivery and related solutions throughout the life of the initiative
• Process engineering – continued review of systems and processes (e.g. contracts, procedures & policies, etc). Implementing improvements to develop client experience and financial control
• Assist in developing success criteria, best practices, metrics and benchmarks, monitor and manage adherence to SLAs, KPIs and targets.
• Perform other duties as assigned

Competencies

• Leadership Skills. Set clear and challenging objectives, inspiring and encouraging high performance in their team and as individuals. Review progress achieved regularly, publicly and privately recognizing achievement by others
• Innovative. Think of and/or encourages new ideas, and is keen to experiment and see ideas implemented
• Decisive. Make timely and balanced decisions, based on available information but is prepared to review if circumstances change
• Initiative. Take appropriate action before being asked and actively finds solutions to problems
• Proven ability to quickly earn the trust of sponsors and key stakeholders; mobilize and motivate teams; set direction and approach; resolve conflict; execute with limited information and ambiguity
• Excellent communication & presentation skills, both written and verbal
• Demonstrate, applied experience in establishing and delivering complex projects; Ability to manage multiple deliverables, excellent time management skills and ability to prioritize appropriately
• Excellent problem-solving and critical-thinking skills
• Outstanding analytical, strategic and problem solving skills coupled with strong finance and internal control skills.
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office Package: Projects, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint & Excel

How to Apply
 

If you are qualified and up to the challenge visit www.altimaafrica.com/careers.php and apply online by 5pm, 18th July 2013
 

Please note that only qualified candidates will be contacted

Finlays Business Systems Development Manager Job in Kenya

Business Systems Development Manager
 

The Organization
 

Finlays is a vertically integrated and geographically diversified agri-business that takes a leadership role in sustainability. 

The group has established itself as a reliable, responsible, innovative and sustainable producer with a deep knowledge and passion for its products.

Sustainability is pivotal to the group’s success and it lies at the heart of what Finlays does and stands for. 

Finlays is Kenya’s largest agricultural export group employing over 21,000 people and annually exporting over 300 million stems of flowers, 7 million kilos of vegetables, 26 million kilos of black tea and 3 million kilos of tea extract. 

The organization is geographically located in Nairobi, Naivasha, Kericho, Mt. Kenya and Mombasa and works with 1,200 vegetable out growers and 10,000 tea out growers.
 

The Job
 

We intend to recruit a Business Systems Development Manager to drive development of ERP systems and integration throughout the organisation. 

The Key purpose for this senior position, will be to liaise with relevant senior management across the business and to design and improve integration of business systems.
 

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage all aspects of systems analysis, design, development, installation, maintenance and enhancement for mission-critical business systems.
• Manage and lead a dedicated business systems development team.
• Ensure schedules, cost and performance are balanced and technical standards, business and quality objectives are met.
• Utilizes testing environments, and improve the delivery process of business systems through the use of a structured methodology.
• Enforce all phases of the development life cycle with an emphasis on stakeholder’s engagement for all implementations.
• Ensure compliance, operational risk controls in accordance with Finlays standards and policies.
• Sustains business information requirements by defining, delivering, and supporting business systems; auditing application of business systems.
• Meets operational objectives by studying business functions; gathering information; evaluating output requirements and formats.
• Ability to asses, interpret, evaluate, and implement complex work requirements.
• Ability to plan and implement change initiatives, and remain flexible to meet constantly changing and sometimes opposing demands.
• Ability to convey information clearly and concisely both verbally and in writing to ensure that the intended audience understands the information and the message.
• Maintains user confidence and protects operations by keeping information confidential.
• Prepares KPI reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing information and trends.
• Managing the day-to-day operational aspects of the Epicor ERPf project as per scope.

Academic and Professional Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree in IT/IS/Computer Science/Business Studies from a reputable institution followed by a diploma in management; a masters degree would be advantageous
• Technical knowledge in data analytics, business intelligence and data warehousing concepts;
• Certification in project management

Experience and Background:

• Good understanding of revenue models and double entry accounting
• Excellent interpersonal, presentation and communication skills
• Hands on experience in previous ERP or complex systems project implementation; experience in Epicor 905 will be advantageous
• Self starter, result oriented, and able to maintain confidentiality and a high degree of honesty and integrity, and high level of service ethics
• Technical understanding in areas of programming, database and system design, internet, intranet, thin client and client/server architectures
• A Minimum of eight years experience with a reputable company at least 3 years in similar leadership role

Application Procedure:
 

Those who fulfill the above requirements should address their applications attaching a relevant certificates and testimonials to the undersigned giving a reliable telephone contact not later than 19th July 2013. 

Those who shall not have heard from us by 5th August 2013 should consider their applications unsuccessful.
 

Legal & Human Resources Director
Finlays Horticulture (Kenya) Limited
P.O. Box 10222-00400, 

Nairobi
 

Applications can also be emailed to: hrd.kenya@finlays.net

Junior ASP.NET / C# Developer Job in Kenya

Junior ASP.NET /C# Developer
 

Responsibilities
 

Build new systems with .NET 4.0 / ASP.NET / VB.NET / SQL Server/ WCF Web Services / WCF Data Services.
 

Develop new functionality on our existing software products.
 

Assist in the testing of in-development projects.
 

Participate in a small, experienced, energetic team on a rapid, agile development schedule.
 

All other responsibilities as assigned

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science or equivalent subject
• At least 2 years’ experience; in a busy environment

Required Skills and Abilities:

• ASP.NET /C#
• Experience in SQL server
• Worked with frameworks (4.5, 4.0, 3.5 and 2.0)
• Multitier architecture and the technologies associated with it (Windows Communication Foundation, Web services, SOAP)
• Relational Databases (MSSQL, Oracle) (queries, design and normalization)
• Use and best practices for source control systems (CVS / SubVersion / Clear Case / TFS)

Required Traits

• Must be able to stay on top of advancing internet and computer technology and its effects to the business environment
• Must be thorough and precise in their work
• Ability to work individually or in a team to beat tight deadlines
• Ability to adapt and pick up new techniques and technology
• Creative mind, complex problem solver;
• Fluent English
• MUST be available to start immediately.

Please email your CV’s to mobicomafrica@gmail.com not later than 20th July, 2013

World Agroforestry Centre (ICRAF) Review of Performance Management Process / System Request for Expression of Interest

Request for Expression of Interest
 

Review of Performance Management Process / System

The World Agroforestry Centre (ICRAF) is an independent research institution which generates science-based knowledge about the diverse roles that trees play in agricultural landscapes, and to use its research to advance policies and practices, and their implementation that benefit the poor and the environment. 

ICRAF is guided by the broad development challenges pursued by the Consultative Group on International Agricultural Research (CGIAR). 

These include poverty alleviation that entails enhanced food security and health, improved productivity with lower environmental and social costs, and resilience in the face of climate change and other external shocks.
 

The Centre’s headquarters are located in Nairobi, Kenya, with eight regional and sub-regional offices located in China, India, Indonesia, Kenya, Malawi, Mali, Peru and Cameroon. 

ICRAF conducts research in 28 other countries in Africa, Asia and Latin America.
 

About the role
 

We are seeking the services of a consultant with sound experience in review and setting up a performance management process. 

The consultant should have experience in conducting round table consultative forum with stake holders at various levels within an organization, ability to synthesize and report the round table proceedings for further analytical review.   
 

Requests for Expression of Interest

ICRAF invites eligible and qualified Consultants to indicate their interest in providing these services. 

The Consultant must provide information indicating that they are qualified to perform these services together with a detailed CV/Profile with specific description of previous similar assignments undertaken.

Qualifications of Consultants

• Demonstrable experience in driving review of Performance Management process/system
• Experience working with donor funded research institutions;
• Demonstrated writing and communication skills with experience in producing analytical reports, recommendations and rollout plans,
• Demonstrated ability to organize roundtables and consultative forums,
• A good understanding of the CGIAR would be an added advantage.

How to apply

Go to http://worldagroforestry.org/working-for-icraf/vacancies
 

Applications will be considered until 25 July, 2013. 

Please note that only short-listed applicants meeting the above requirements will be contacted.
 

We invite you to learn more about World Agroforestry Centre by accessing our website www.worldagroforestry.org