Office Manager

SPENN is an advanced financial platform built into a user friendly mobile e-Wallet. The product was developed by Blockbonds, a company with the vision to create a world where everyone has the opportunity to join the digital economy.
 

We are looking for an Office Manager to join and help in the running of our office based in Nairobi.

Job Purpose / Objective: The office manager works under the direct supervision and guidance of the Country Manager and is responsible for handling administration and clerical duties. 

 

Achieve excellence in records keeping, typing reports, managing stationery, maintaining office neatness and cleanliness.

Key Job Functions/Responsibilities

• Deal with all enquiries in a professional and courteous manner, in person, on telephone or via e-mail.
• Maintain effective filing and documentation of all correspondences, documents and reports; while observing confidentiality, timeliness, orderliness and neatness.
• Typing general correspondence and reports for presentation and communication. Coordinate the pickup, distribution and delivery of mail and parcels.
• Organize and coordinate logistical arrangements for meetings including distribution of notices to relevant parties as instructed.
• Attend/organize meetings convened from time to time and assist in preparing/taking memos.
• Maintain an adequate inventory of office supplies; and handle purchases when required.
• Perform clerical duties and run errands on behalf of the Country Manager.
• Deliver excellent front office services - receive, welcome and direct visitors promptly and in cordial manner.
• Readily available to perform other duties which are not included in the job description as assigned from time to time by the Country Manager.
• Distributing invoices and ordering stationery for the department.
• Provide daily, weekly, and monthly reports with summaries on major issues.
• Constantly seek improvements in operational efficiency.
• Meet the agreed KPIs.
• Other related duties as assigned.

Job Requirements:

• Academic excellence in Administration, Management, Front Office and Public Relations –Bachelor’s Degree and Diploma from reputable institutions.
• Basic accounting, human resource management, information technology and procurement skills is an added advantage.
• One to two years’ experience working as a Private Secretary/Personal Assistant for a Chief Executive Officer in private/corporate sector.
• Excellent management, report writing, organization, interpersonal and communication skills with strong command of English and Swahili languages – oral and written proficiency.
• Excellent computer skills in MS Word, Excel, Outlook and Powerpoint.
• High flexibility to work on short-notice and over weekends and holidays.
• Being able to deliver excellent service and maintain good attitude when faced with work pressure, competing priorities and tight deadlines.
• Self-starter, willing to work independently while being a strong team player and excellence in multi-tasking.
• Ease and interest in working with people from diverse backgrounds.
• Willingness to work with a flexible schedule in a start-up environment.
• Punctual, reliable and with genuine concern to help customers.
• The ideal candidate is one who touches the lives of the unbanked and under-banked on a daily basis, and can relate to them on a personal level.

Success Factors:

• High degree of intelligence.
• Tidiness in work; and immaculately dressed.
• Pleasant and diplomatic personality with friendly attitude.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate and take direction.
• Ability to work independently and in a team.
• Proven ability to learn quickly, take initiative, and be accountable for results.
• Initiative and self-motivated.
• Welcomes and embraces change with a positive attitude.
• Excellent temperament and personal integrity – honest, reliable, trustworthy and respectful.
• Maintain excellent attendance.
• Be professional and good team player at all times.
• Be able to communicate well with people of all levels.

How to Apply:

If you are confident that you fit the role and you are keen to add value to your career, then please forward your application enclosing your detailed Curriculum Vitae to careers.ke@spenn.com, indicating the job title as the subject of the email not later than 31st October 2017. 

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Assistant Quality Controller

Job Title: Assistant Quality Controller
 

Location: Nairobi
 

Net Salary: 40k

Our client is a Kenyan manufacturer of motor bikes. 

They seek to hire an Assistant Quality Controller who will inspect and ensure quality in materials, assembly and the finished product. 

 

Responsibilities

• Inspect all pre-assembled modules as per the quality gates.
• Inspect main assembly process as per the quality gates.
• Check and record all inline torque values as per the process.
• Raise all inline incident reports.
• Raise all inline Reworks form
• Report day to day inline activities to the Senior Quality Controller.
• Inspect incoming materials as per the Parts Quality Briefing.
• Check all the incoming materials as per the Parts Catalogue.
• Raise inbound reworks form.
• Raise inbound incident report.
• Perform static inspection on the fully assembled bike
• Perform dynamic inspection on the fully assembled bike
• Raise End of Line reworks form.
• Raise End of line incident report

Qualifications

• Should possess at least a certificate in mechanical/automotive engineering
• At least 2 years’ experience in a motorcycle industry
• Demonstrated knowledge of assembling and Quality control
• Computer literate
• Can work under minimal Supervision
• Should be a self-starter who is driven and self-motivated
• Great analysing skills
• Excellent communication skills

How to Apply
 

If you are up to the challenge, possess the necessary qualification and experience; please send your CV only quoting the job title on the email subject (Assistant Quality Controller - Motorbikes) to vacancies@corporatestaffing.co.ke on or before 20th October 2017.

Kindly indicate current/last salary on your CV

N.B: We do not charge any fee for receiving your CV or for interviewing. 

Only candidates short-listed for interview will be contacted

Heavy Commercial Drivers

Position: Heavy Commercial Drivers
 

Location: Nairobi

Nature of Job: Full time

Duties and Responsibilities

• Driving heavy commercial vehicles to deliver goods to the customers
• Load and unload goods
• Record delivery
• Take orders from clients
• Fill up fuel and make fuel records
• Ensure the truck is clean and well maintained
• Responsible for the maintenance and repair of vehicles and working closely with mechanics
• Keeping maintenance and repair records
• Report any road incidents
• Keep a log of their activities

Key Requirements and Skills

• Form four certificate
• Over three years’ experience driving truck in a busy company
• Over 30 years of age
• Good communication skills
• Sales experience a plus
• Mature, responsible and well organized

If qualified send CV stating your experience, skills and qualifications to careers@britesmanagement.com

Only the shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Research Assistant - Animal Nutrition

International Livestock Research Institute (ILRI)
 

Research Assistant - Animal Nutrition 

(Re-Advertised)
 

Nairobi, Kenya
 

The International Livestock Research Institute (ILRI) seeks to recruit a research assistant to run animal trials on feed interventions, animal productivity and greenhouse gas emissions from livestock systems.

 

ILRI works to improve food and nutritional security and reduce poverty in developing countries through research for efficient, safe and sustainable use of livestock. It is the only one of 15 CGIAR research centres dedicated entirely to livestock research for the developing world. 

Co-hosted by Kenya and Ethiopia, it has regional or country offices and projects in East, South and Southeast Asia as well as Central, East, Southern and West Africa.

Responsibilities

The candidate will contribute to ongoing research projects which focus on identifying the conditions that enable and constrain East African dairy producers in adopting climate smart agriculture practices. 

The research team aims to develop specific baseline estimates of greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions from livestock and livestock related products such as manure, identify effects of livestock systems on water quality and water quantity and identify potential mitigation practices that also improve dairy/beef production in smallholder systems. 

The candidate is expected to work within an international dynamic team in ILRI’s Mazingira Centre (mazingira.ilri.org).

The position entails a significant component  of hands-on work including handling of and sampling from large and small ruminants 

The candidate will contribute to this by undertaking the following activities:

• Planning, participation and oversight of ruminant research trials
• To coordinate and assist in day to day running and maintenance of animal facilities
• To collect biological samples (eg. faeces, urine, and rumen liquor), carry out greenhouse gas flux measurements from ruminants in experimental trials, under the guidance of senior project staff
• To assist with data entry and processing (data organization, calculation of greenhouse gas fluxes from animal respiration chambers)
• To maintain relationships with different stakeholders including farmers and farmer groups, suppliers and ILRI ancillary staff, in order to facilitate the efficient prosecution of research trials
• Assisting Higher Degree (Research) students
• Other such duties as deemed consistent with the position by supervisor

Requirements

The ideal candidate should have:

• A diploma in agriculture related science from a recognized institution with a minimum of 3 years’ experience working in a research/teaching facility or a commercial farm. A BSc degree in agriculture will be an added advantage
• Demonstrated understanding of ruminant nutrition
• Demonstrated experience and ability in animal handling and carry out basic farm routine operations
• Demonstrated ability to work constructively and collegially with technical and scientific staff and students with minimal supervision
• Good skills in written and spoken English

Terms of Appointment: This is a Nationally Recruited Staff (NRS) position based at ILRI’s Nairobi campus. It is open to Kenyan nationals only. 

The position is on a 1-year contract, renewable subject to satisfactory performance and availability of funding.

Job Level: This position is job level 2B, and ILRI offers a competitive salary and benefits package which includes; pension, medical and other insurances for ILRI’s Nationally Recruited Staff.

How to apply: 

Applicants should send a cover letter and CV expressing their interest in the position, that specifically address the selection criteria and the names and addresses (including telephone and email) of three referees who are knowledgeable about the candidate’s professional qualifications and work experience to the Director, People and Organizational Development by CLICKING HERE before 19th October, 2017. 

The position title and reference number REF: RA/SLS/10/2017 should be clearly marked on the subject line of the cover letter.

We thank all applicants for their interest in working for ILRI. 

Due to the volume of applications, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

ILRI does not charge a fee at any stage of the recruitment process (application, interview meeting, processing or training). 

ILRI also does not concern itself with information on applicants' bank accounts.

To find out more about ILRI, visit our websites at http://www.ilri.org/

To find out more about working at ILRI visit our website at http://www.ilri.org/ilricrowd/

ILRI is an equal opportunity employer.