The Wrigley Company Area Sales Manager (Rift Region) Job in Kenya

The Wrigley Company is the world’s largest manufacturer of chewing gum. 

Wrigley is a subsidiary of the MARS Company, a global leader in the chocolate and pet-food categories and one of the largest privately owned businesses. 

At Wrigley, we love what we do and are passionate about our people. 

People in over 150 countries enjoy our brands everyday. 

Our secret to success is ensuring our associates treat the business as if it were their own and ensuring that we harness the individual strengths of our people. 

We also place great emphasis on being a responsible company with an eye on the future. 

We are seeking to recruit one Area Sales Manager, Rift Region reporting to Sales Manager, Kenya.
 

Job Purpose Statement
 

Develop and implement sales strategies and programmes aimed at continuously growing the business and
achieving hot spot displays in all existing and potential outlets within stipulated area.
 

Key responsibilities

• Formulate and implement strategy for area under jurisdiction including brand visibility, excellent displays of Wrigley’s products in the Hot Spot in all categories of outlets in a given region by effective supervision and control of sales and merchandising team.
• Develop and maintain collaborative relationships with both internal and external customers.
• Ensure continuity of supply to the wholesale and retail trade by ensuring stock planning and availability and by implementing and enforcing official team itinerary.
• Lead, mentor, coach and manage the Wrigley field force in assigned region ensuring maximum distribution and display of Wrigley brands.
• Achieve standard of excellence through training, motivation and guidance by identifying training needs of your personnel and motivate them to meet their targets.
• Stay current on developments within the regions and communicates trends, development or issues to the Management.

Requirements

• Bachelor Degree in Business related field
• Three years experience in a similar position in the FMCG Industry with a proven track record of achieving results.
• Strong selling and negotiating skills.
• Proven analytical and leadership skills as well as a strong business acumen.
• Ability to engage team members and develop talent.
• Clean & Valid Driving licence.

Functional Area: Sales
 

If you believe you fit into the above profile, please send your full curriculum vitae with details of your qualifications, experience, present position, day and evening telephone numbers, e-mail address and names and addresses of three referees to E-mail: hr.ke@wrigley.com to reach us not later than Friday 21st September, 2012. 

Only short listed candidates will be contacted.

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Reli Sacco Society Chief Executive Officer Job in Kenya

Reli Co-operative Savings & Credit Society Ltd
 

Reli Sacco Society is looking for experienced and qualified person to fill the position of The Chief Executive Officer
 

Job Summary
 

Responsible for providing visionary leadership and direction in the realization of the SACCO’s Vision. 

Specifically, he/she will be overseeing the daily management of operations to ensure excellent services to members, growth in a profitable and sustainable manner. 

The job holder will report to the Board of Directors.
 

Key Responsibilities

• Provide visionary leadership and direction to the Sacco to ensure the efficient management of staff and resources.
• Provide leadership in formulation and implementation of best business practices, policies and procedures to enhance operational efficiency.
• Promote an organizational culture that promotes high member service standards and ethical practices.
• Continuously review the SACCO’s business strategy and recommend appropriate changes in line with the changing business environment.
• Oversee the preparation of annual business plans, operating budgets and management reports to facilitate decision making by the Board.
• Develop and nurture business relationships with relevant stakeholders and institutions in promotion of our organizational goals.
• Create conducive work environment for attracting retaining and motivating employees.
• Guide the Board and management team in preparing the SACCO for the upcoming SACCO specific legislation.

Qualifications, Experience & Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in a business related field.
• Professional qualification in accounting, banking, microfinance or marketing.
• Minimum 5 years experience in a managerial position in a financial institution operations including planning, budgeting, marketing and credit administration.
• Excellent managerial and organizational development skills with the ability to provide focused leadership.
• Ability to analyze problems and provide solutions in line with established policies and procedures.
• Be a charismatic individual who commands presence, demonstrates sound decision making and judgment capabilities, integrity, resilience and self drive.
• Proficient with computers and use of technology to drive organizational goals

Applicants who meet the above requirements are requested to send their applications, CV and relevant copies of certificates not later than Friday 21st September 2012 to relisacco@yahoo.com or by post to:
 

The Chairman
Board of Directors
Reli Sacco Society Ltd
P. O. Box 55541-00200
Nairobi
 

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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Islamic Relief Human Resources Assistants Jobs in Wajir and Mandera Kenya

Islamic Relief is an international NGO seeking to promote sustainable economic and social development by working with local communities through relief and development activities.

IR-Kenya program seeks to recruit the following position:
 

Human Resources Assistant

2 Post

Duty Station: Wajir and Mandera
 

Under the supervision of the Area manager administratively and Human Resource Coordinator technically, the Human Resources Assistant will assists with the administration of the day-to-day operations of the human resources functions and duties. 

The HR assistant carries out responsibilities in some or all of the following functional areas: departmental development, HRIS, employee relations, training and development, benefits, compensation, organization development, and employment.
 

Responsibilities:

• Provide general office support services; draft and/or processes a variety of correspondence and other communication including letters of introduction of staff to various institutions;
• Assist in the recruitment process i.e. receiving applications of various positions as advertised, compiling summary of the shortlisted candidates, organizing for the interview venue etc; at the field level.
• Update the staff list for resignations, transfers, change of designation and new staff;
• Ensure that enquiries in HR office are dealt with promptly and courteously;
• Follow-up on performance appraisals and ensure they are done on time as scheduled;
• Manage and alert the HRC on confirmations, expiry of contracts etc
• Prepare and manage contracts for casual staff as advised by the HRC
• Coordinate the exit/clearing process of staff who resign or their services terminated;
• Manage staff welfare initiatives and assist in staff benefits management;
• Information management & archiving/ filing for HR related issues
• HR administration, such as Staff ID, social contributions, staff leave follow up

Minimum job requirements:

• Higher Diploma in Human Resources from a recognized institution
• Bachelors Degree will an added advantage
• 1 to 2 years prior experience in a similar job in a busy environment
• Perform any other Duty assigned by line manager

Core competencies:

• Attention to detail;
• Change agility (flexible);
• High level of confidentiality;
• Ability to meet deadlines;
• Computer literacy
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Good personal organizational skills

How to Apply:
 

For a detailed Job description on the positions kindly visit our website. www.islamicreliefkenya.org

Send in your updated CV with cover letter and 3 professional references to info@islamic-relief.or.ke or ir2012hr@gmail.com. 

To reach us not later than Friday 21st September, 2012, clearly mentioning the position you are applying for.
 

CVs will be screened on an ongoing basis and only shortlisted candidates will be contacted

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Concern Worldwide Finance Manager (Partners) and Finance Officer Jobs in Kenya

Concern Worldwide is a non-governmental, international, humanitarian organization dedicated to the reduction of suffering and working towards the ultimate elimination of extreme poverty in the world’s poorest countries.
 

Applications are invited from suitably qualified and experienced Kenyan nationals for the following vacant positions:
 

1. Job Title: Finance Manager (Partners)
 

Job Summary:
 

Reporting to the Country Financial Controller, the Finance Manager (Partners) will play a key role within the finance department in ensuring all aspects of Concern’s financial procedures and processes with partners are effectively carried out. 

This will include the pre-assessment of partner financial capacities, the development of appropriate financial clauses in partner agreement, the monitoring of partner expenditure and performance, the development of partner capacity building strategies and assistance to partners and programme managers in the planning and design phase of the project. 

The position will require a high degree of technical financial knowledge with strong training and audit skills with the two key objectives of supporting and counter-parting partners towards achieve programme objectives and ensuring Concern’s monies are utilized in the appropriate and a transparent manner.
 

The main duties and responsibilities can be classified into 6 key areas:

• Partner Financial Assessment
• Partner Agreements
• Partner budgets & Accounting
• Partner Monitoring & Compliance
• Partner Capacity Building & Support
• Communication and Reports

Person specification:

• Fully qualified accountant CPA, ACA, ACCA or equivalent. BCom degree or other relevant degree
• 3-5 years’ experience in accounting, and financial experience especially in donor grants management.
• Auditing skills
• Experience working with an INGO and in an emergency context.
• Experience in training finance staff and non-finance managers.
• Flexibility and ability to work on own initiative.
• Must be a strong team player, able to work under pressure to tight deadlines and have good interpersonal skills

2. Job Title: Finance Officer 

(1 Year Contract)
 

Job Summary:
 

Reporting to the Country Financial Controller, the Finance Officer, Kenya you will primarily focus on ensuring that the database in Nairobi is maintained accurately and all relevant internal reports are issued on a timely basis. 

Additionally, you will be responsible for supporting the fundamental accounting functions (bank, cash, authorisation controls) in Nairobi, including ad hoc payroll processing, journal preparation and balance sheet reconciliations. 

The performance of this role will require flexibility as the exact duties will vary depending on a number of factors in Kenya. 

Additionally, excellent time management skills will be required to cope with the disparate duties.
 

The main duties and responsibilities can be classified into 6 key areas:

• General Ledger maintenance
• Month End Management
• Operational budget Management
• Partner budgets & Accounting
• Donor Grant Management

Other Duties

• Financial reports and planning (not a main responsibility)

Person specification:

• Fully qualified accountant CPA, ACA, ACCA or equivalent
• Minimum of 2 years’ experience working in similar position, and experience working with an INGO and in an emergency context
• Must have excellent computer skills, attentive to details and able to work under pressure

Concern has a Code of Conduct and a Programme Participant Protection Policy to ensure the maximum protection of programme participants from abuse and exploitation. 

Any candidate offered a job with Concern Worldwide will be expected to sign the Programme Participant Protection Policy and the Concern Code of Conduct as an appendix to their contract of employment and conduct themselves in accordance with the provisions in these two documents.
 

Detailed ToRs for these positions may be obtained by sending an email to the following address:
concern.kenyavacancies@concern.net 

Interested candidates, who meet the above requirements, should apply by sending a CV and a covering letter addressed to: - 

The Human Resource Manager, 

Concern Worldwide, 

P.O. Box 13850-00800, 

Nairobi, 

to the following email address: nairobi.hr@concern.net
 

The closing date for application is Wednesday, 26th September 2012. 

Each application should include three referees who can validate technical expertise. 

Telephone contacts must be submitted with the application. 

Only short-listed candidates will be contacted for interview
 

Concern is an equal opportunity employer

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Documentary Filmaker Job in Nairobi Kenya

Documentary Filmaker

Job Description:

We are filming a Documentary about rape, in the heart of the five big urban slums in Nairobi. 

We’re tracking a rape prevention intervention and its impact on rape in the slums.
 

Are you a confident self-starter who relishes the challenge of establishing something new, within a difficult and challenging environment?
 

Would you like considerable experience of working with very experienced European film makers,  managing GBV media projects, and creating a film that highlights interventions that can stop this terrible scourge.
 

Can you work under pressure with enthusiasm, resourcefulness, and a consideration for others around you?
 

Do you have outstanding interpersonal skills and are comfortable communicating effectively with people at all levels?
 

Do you want to make a GBV film , using state of the art cameras, softwares and hardware.
 

You need :

• To have a relatively detailed understanding of and interest in Gender Based Violence issues is highly preferred.
• Excellent camerawork and editing skills, (Final Cut Pro-Version 10 preferred)
• To be very Creative and deliver to given timelines and deadlines
• Technical experience with CANON 5D is desirable but not essential.

We are a slum based NGO, and are seeking a Kenyan based film maker to complete a short documentary and submit it to the leading film festivals in the world.
 

If you meet the above requirements, send your Resume to: uafilmaker@gmail.com
 

Deadline: 25TH September
 

*FEMALES ONLY*

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Postbank Network and POS Administrator Job in Nairobi Kenya

Postbank is a leading Savings Bank, with a National Branch network, and offering a wide range of financial services. 

We wish to urgently recruit highly competent, proactive and self-driven people to fill the following positions within our organization.

Network and POS Administrator

Ref: PB 6.1 

1 Position
 

Position Function
 

This position is responsible for ensuring reliable, secure and high availability of the Bank’s data network. 

The position is also responsible for management and maintenance of the Point of Sales terminals which are the Banks core service delivery platform.
 

Key Responsibilities:

• Ensure availability of the Bank’s online services through provision of reliable and secure redundant data communication systems.
• Resolve data network outages in a timely manner.
• Optimize bandwidth usage on the Bank’s data network.
• Liaise with data & telecommunications service providers on availability of services and their deployment.
• Document and regularly update the schematic diagram of the network infrastructure.
• Implement VOIP in the Bank’s online branches.
• Manage data network system updates.
• Administration and maintenance of the Point of Sales Terminal Management System.
• Installation, Configuration and Management of Point of Sales (POS) Terminals.
• Upgrade of Point of Sales (POS) terminals firmware.
• Support users on the Bank’s critical service delivery platforms - POS and ATM.
• Monitoring the Bank’s POS and ATM to ensure their high availability.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Bachelor degree from a recognised University in Computer Science or one of the closely related fields such as Information Systems or Telecommunications Engineering.
• Three Years’ experience in data Network Administration and Management.
• Certification in CCNA. Certification in CCNP and any other recognized certification will be an added advantage.
• Good communication and analytical skills.

Qualified candidates are invited to submit their application with a detailed CV through the Postbank website www.postbank.co.ke by close of business (5.00 p.m.) on or before 26th September 2012. 

ONLY shortlisted candidates who meet the minimum qualifications will be contacted. 

Note that Postbank is an equal opportunity employer and people living with disabilities are encouraged to apply. 

Please note that only online applications will be accepted.
 

The Managing Director
Kenya Post Office Savings Bank
P. O. Box 30311-00100
Nairobi, Kenya

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Safaricom HOD M-PESA Operations & Product Development Job in Kenya

We are pleased to announce the following vacancy within Financial Services Strategic Business Unit. 

In keeping with our current business needs, we are looking for a person who meets the criteria indicated below:

HOD M-PESA Operations & Product Development

 
Ref: FSBU_ HODMOPD_Sept_2012

Reporting to the General Manager-Financial Services; the job holder will manage the M-PESA Product, including roll out, on going performance and enhancement of the product.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the development roadmap in the country including local & VF requirements working with VF & SC technical and commercial teams;
• Manage the development and documentation of Business case for new/enhancement to products and services for presentation;
• Define product requirements for customization to meet specific customer needs and liaise with the technical team to ensure successful implementation;
• Manage the testing of new/enhanced functionality, tariffs and business rules prior to implementation;
• Development of new processes and framework development for the M-PESA Channels;
• Ensure both Kenyan and international marketing activities are well coordinated;
• Project Manage the delivery of new functionality and system enhancements to the market, including requirement specifications, testing, documentation of processes & procedures;
• Identify & implement local changes for process improvement, in liaison with internal stakeholders from technical and other departments;
• Deliver revenue fro M-PESA products portfolio for both consumer and business;
• Set Revenue targets for both consumer for each company outlet in terms of consumer recruitment and financial transactions;
• Manage the training programs for M-PESA agents and clients on M-PESA products and services;
• Act as the liaison for other M-PESA operators wishing to learn in general or in detail about the practical operation of M-PESA in the Country;
• Responsible for the management of team budgets and ensuring all M-PESA operations are within the approved budgets;
• Manage the liaison between the core M-PESA talent in Vodafone and the local team on commercial and technical Operations;
• Delivery & reporting of all KPI’s to Safaricom & Vodafone;
• Effectively manage staff and resources through effective monitoring of their performance.

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelors Degree in a Technical field – Telecommunications, engineering or Information Technology;
• Project Management Certified – PMP / PMI or equivalent;
• Ten (10) years post-graduation work experience of which 3 years must be in a senior management role;
• Work experience on multiple projects simultaneously; from start to finish; 6-12 month duration, which have an impact across the company,  impact on customers and impact on revenue generation capability of the organization;
• Good understanding of financial principles, understands financial ratios, can interpret standard financial statements;
• Good understanding of the Kenyan market, subscriber preferences and subscriber trends;
• Attention to detail with good organizational, planning, report writing and presentation skills;
• Proactive, confident, energetic with the ability to work under pressure, to tight schedules/deadlines and monitor and follow up on all actions taken;
• A highly motivated person with a positive attitude towards work, innovative, creative, results oriented with excellent analytical skills.

If you meet the requirements and are self driven, proactive and up to the challenge, please send your resume and application letter quoting the job title and reference number to the address below. 

All applications must be received on or before Tuesday the 18th Sept 2012.

The Senior Manager – Talent Acquisition
Safaricom Limited
Nairobi
 

Via email to: hr@safaricom.co.ke

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