Business Development Manager

Our Client is a  new established company is looking for an experienced business development manager to join their office. 

Successful applicants are required to demonstrate a strong history of generating high revenue in the Digital Marketing space.
 

Being the only Business Development staff, this role carries a lot of responsibility and the company is willing to offer strong progression opportunities as the company grows.
 

Job Description:

• Conducting initial client consultations in relation to online marketing presence and digital  strategy development.
• Plan, prepare and conduct pitch presentations and communicate with prospects.
• Translate client’s requests into concrete projects and concepts.
• Customer onboarding as well as conducting initial prospect meetings and requirement gathering.
• Responsible for the administration of leads, lead nurturing as well as lead generation initiatives.

Experience:

• 2-3 years’ experience in digital, media or marketing.
• Have a strong digital marketing knowledge and have a consultative approach to sales.
• Strong commercial awareness with ability to understand business models
• Analytical mindset and problem solving abilities
• Are a great communicator (written and verbal) as well as confident in business
• discussions and have exceptional presentation skills.
• Are able to work on your own initiative, are proactive and independent
• Apply for this role if you can generate new Business from a standing start and help build this company’s presence in the region.

If you feel you fit the above role, please send your CV only quoting the job title on the email subject to jobs@alternatedoors.co.ke

Consultancy for Baseline Survey, Feasibility and Detailed Study for Kangalita Irrigation Project Planning

Consultancy for Baseline Survey, Feasibility and Detailed Study for Kangalita Irrigation Project Planning

Turkana County

Invitation for Bids (IFB)

Kangalita Irrigation Scheme has received a planning grant from the United States African Development Foundation (USADF) towards it’s Irrigation planning; the group now seeks Invitation for Bids from reputable consultancy firms  to:-
 

a. Provide the technical assistance in baselines survey, feasibility and detailed irrigation design. 

The baseline survey will entail collection and analysis of the relevant raw data including the agronomic, pedology, hydrology and the general social economic

aspects while the feasibility study will provide various options for irrigating the proposed scheme and the final detailed design will deal only with the recommended option(s) to be used for construction the project while at the same time clearly indicating its advantages over the others.

b. Construction of riverbank gabions protection 10m upstream and 10m downstream of the main intake. The gabion will be composed of gabion mattress made of chain link as illustrated in the bill of quantities and the attached drawings. Further, there will be lining of the first 10m of the conveyance canal from the intake.

Kangalita is located in Turkana County which is mainly a semi arid zone of Kenya. 

The purpose of this study is to formulate the various irrigation methods which may be used to irrigate Kangalita while clearly indicating the advantage and disadvantages of each irrigation method. 

Further, the Consultant will then identify the most appropriate option(s) to be recommended for construction. 

The bidding documents including design reports and drawing will then be prepared culminating into tendering for the construction and ultimately the project implementation.

It’s envisaged that once the implementation of this project is complete, it will lead to the development of an Irrigation enterprise for this vulnerable group as income generation project and ultimately result into the improvement of their Socio-economic status.

Scope of Consultancy.

1. Carrying out hydro-geological surveys to assess the water resource in terms of availability and reliability and preparation of hydro-geological report admissible by WARMA.
2. Undertake topographic survey and mapping of 70 acres of farming (put beacons) and produce maps;
3. Conduct soil survey in both the current and proposed sites to determine the type of soils available in the area and establish suitable crops and nutrients requirements in such soils;
4. Conduct agronomic survey to establish ideal crops and also the high value crops that can do well on the land;
5. Conduct market survey to determine the met and unmet market demand for a variety of  crops and market prices;
6. Identify and recommend the best irrigation technology and irrigation practices.
7. Prepare Bill of Quantities (BoQ) and cost proposals for the various irrigation technologies applicable;
8. Carrying out proposed site’s Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) and preparation of Environmental Impact Assessment report.
9. Prepare a budget and budget narrative, market analysis, irrigation technology analysis, financial analysis and work plan detailing all activities to be implemented to set-up the irrigation project.

Scope of Civil works.

1. Construction of riverbank protection gabions 10m upstream and 10m downstream of the main intake. The gabion will be composed of gabion mattress made of chain link.
2. Lining of the first 10m of the conveyance canal from the intake.

Deliverables:
 

The consultant will deliver to Kangalita the following products:

• The baseline and feasibility study reports for the rehabilitation and expansion area. The various irrigation development options will be well elaborated;
• Hydrological study report admissible by WARMA detailing water resource availability and reliability;
• Design report on the different possible irrigation technologies that the scheme can use for improved productivity with recommendation of the most appropriate option;
• Detailed topographical survey maps including profiles and layouts maps;
• Detailed social/economic status of the farming communities and for the project;
• Detailed engineering design and drawings for the recommended irrigation technology for the  sites;
• Environmental impact assessment report (EIA) for the site admissible by NEMA.
• Detailed Bills of Quantities and Cost estimates for the site;.
• Tender Documents; and
• Prepare a budget and budget narrative, market analysis, irrigation technology analysis, financial analysis and work plan detailing all activities to be implemented to set-up the irrigation project.

Technical and Financial Proposals:
 

Consultancy firms are advised to send separate technical and financial proposals (currency; Kenya shillings) for this assignment. Consultancy firms may associate to enhance their qualifications where possible.

Consultants not disclosing full information in the proposals will be considered non-responsive and their proposals rejected. 

Consultancy firms must provide detailed CVs of all technical team members to undertake specific elements of the assignment.

Requirement
 

Consultancy firms should submit copies of the following mandatory VALID documents which shall be used as criteria for evaluation:

• Certificate of Incorporation;
• Business Permit;
• Copy of Valid Tax Compliance certificate;
• Registration/ Accreditation certificates by the line professional bodies for the key staffs where applicable e.g. EIA expert – NEMA, Irrigation Engineer-Engineering Board of Kenya etc.
• Evidence of previous consultancy work of similar nature, full address and contact of persons of major clients served with similar works,
• Evidence of capability to undertake the assignment.
• Qualification and experience of key staffs (attach curriculum vitae). The key staff are;

1. Irrigation and Drainage Engineer
2. Soil Scientist
3. Hydrologist
4. EIA Expert
5. Agro-economist.

Technical and Financial Proposals (Quotations) must be delivered via email to the address below not later than 5.00PM on February,2nd  2016

The Board Chairman / Procurement Committee 
Kangalita Irrigation Scheme
P.O. Box 315-30500,
Lodwar, Kenya.

E mail: Kangalitairrigationscheme@gmail.com with a copy to: mwangimary42@gmail.com and e.kaniu@cezam-usadf.org   

Sales Interns Wanted - 18000 per month + Commission

Our Client is a manufacturing company located along Mombasa Road currently looking for a qualified interns to join the Sales team
 

Responsibilities

• Assist in the distribution or delivery of marketing materials
• Assist with fulfillment of marketing offers
• Assist with execution of trade shows
• Perform analysis of marketing and sales data
• Seek and analyze competitor marketing and sales materials both on and offline
• Prepare presentations
• Open and sort mail
• Enter contact information into contact management systems
• Provide support to social media efforts
• Administrative and Support roles

 

Requirements

Company is looking for BCom Degree Level.Atleast 3 months sales experience . .

This person should have excellent verbal and written communication skills, with extensive knowledge of Web and social media. PowerPoint, Word and Excel experience is a bonus, and will be considered when choosing the best applicant for this internship position.

Education: Marketing, Sales or any other Business related qualification

Stipend: 18,000 Per Month + 1% Commision

If you feel you fit the above role, please send your CV only quoting the job title on the email subject to jobs@alternatedoors.co.ke

Head Cooks

Job Title: Head Cooks

Job Ref.: USK – 262582

Location: Nairobi

Job Purpose: Reporting to the Head of Fresh, the Head Cook will perform skilled cooking duties and coordinate service to ensure high quality standards of food production and service to support the retail store’s revenue growth. 

Expertise in either of the following cuisines preferred; Swahili dishes, Chinese, Fast foods and other delicacies.

Key Responsibilities

• Determine how food should be presented and create decorative food displays
• Determine production schedules and staff requirements necessary to ensure timely delivery of services
• Estimate amounts and costs of required supplies and institute budgetary controls
• Inspect supplies, equipment and work areas to ensure conformance to established standards
• Instruct cooks in the preparation, cooking, garnishing and presentation of food
• Monitor sanitation practices to ensure that employees follow standards and regulations
• Analyze recipes to assign prices to menu items based on food, labor and overhead costs
• Prepare and cook foods of all types either on a regular basis or on order
• Supervise and coordinate activities of cooks and workers engaged in food preparation
• Collaborate with other personnel to plan and develop recipes and menus, taking into account factors like seasonal availability of ingredients and likely number of customers
• Check quality of raw and cooked food products to ensure that standards are met
• Use food preparation tools in accordance with manufacturer’s instructions

Person Specification

• Diploma in Food and Beverage management or relevant qualifications in Hospitality
• Relevant qualification in hospitality related field
• At least 3 years relevant experience in food service and hospitality in a similar or related role
• Skilled in setting up stations/displays
• Committed to practice and checking of food safety
• Proven record of delivering outstanding customer service by preparing food items constantly and adhering to recipe standards
• Ability to work efficiently in a fast paced and noisy environment.
• High standard of personal cleanliness and hygiene
• Good communicator
• Reliable, punctual, clean and tidy
• Selling skills/ Service
• Ability to work effectively in a team

If you can clearly demonstrate your ability to deliver the role requirements, please submit your application and detailed CV indicating your current and expected remuneration, three (3) referees, two of which should be former supervisors/employers

How to Apply

If you meet the above criteria, send your application to jobsfresh254@gmail.com (Subject of the email should be the title of the POSITION APPLIED FOR + JOB REF)

If you are not interested in this opportunity today, please refer any friend or colleague you know that might suit the required profile.

Applications NOT MEETING minimum requirements will not be considered. 

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted

Note: We do not charge any fees for receiving and reviewing applications or for interviews