POST:PRODUCT MANAGER - VAS

Category: Sales & Marketing Location: Nairobi, Kenya Employment Type: Full-Time
Summary:	Our client is a diverse business corporation with a balanced portfolio of assets in manufacturing, infrastructure, energy, shipping and communications in more than 15 countries worldwide. Professionally managed, it has invested in commodity, annuity and services businesses using state-of-the-art technology and in-house research and innovation making it the leading player in its businesses. ROLE PURPOSE Reporting to the Head of Core Products, the product Manager will be responsible for the development of VAS product plans and the coordination of product lines through the entire product life cycle in order to maximize revenues. Responsibilities cover On line Marketing (Web-Presence), Enterprise solutions (Microsoft Hosted Messaging, Blackberry), Data and 3rd Part solutions. Ensure that the requirements of the markets are fully accounted for in the product planning process to launch and after. Manages the VAS budget (OPEX/CAPEX) by providing input into the products / marketing budget by developing the VAS budget, manages the product management budget and provides weekly feedback on current and future spend versus actual to the Head of Core Products. To manage third party product development partners to increase revenues through marketing a range of products within their portfolio of partner accounts. To manage the corporation’s key business partners to deliver innovative and compelling products to both prepaid and postpaid customer base. To ensure that the main brand is promoted and utilized in such a way as to enhance their reputation for first to market, customer satisfaction, market leadership and preferred operator for commercial partnerships offerings.
Description:	· Acquisition targets and Revenue Growth · Innovation & Solution deployment: Plans and deploys various stand alone and combined VAS propositions encompassing all revenue channels including, Voice, SMS, MMS, data and build product loyalty amongst customers. · Strategic Planning: Create and implement marketing & go to market strategy for the company and those of the customers. · Financial Management & Reporting: Responsible for internal collaboration, team work development and implementation of key Project Management routines within the products development and implementation team across the organization. The job holder will also develop proposals in line with agreed financial thresholds and achieve agreed sector targets; ensuring appropriate feedback is given to enhance business understanding and monitor performance. He/she will also manage the VAS budget, and give weekly feedback on current and future spends in comparison with the actual. · Relationship Management: Build high-level relationships with internal customers and external distributors in order to increase the market share · Planning and strategy development: Revenue strategies, forecasts and reporting; marketing plans and pricing strategies; product propositions and business cases; making executive presentations including annual road map; evaluation of new product concepts that will impact positively on revenue growth and customer retention. adeptsystems
Requirements:	Degree in Business Management 4-6 years hands on experience in a retail service or FMCG industry Computer literate. Customer Care Experience Strong analytical and Problem solving skills. Excellent Negotiation and Presentation skills Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (Both oral and written). Customer Oriented High personal standard. Strong interpersonal and people skills Innovative and creative Strong familiarity with business management Confident, self-assured, personable and presentable. Highly organized, conscientious and detail oriented.

Job ID:	32173
Date Posted:	22 February 2010
Closing Date:	26 February 2010
Contact Info:	Adept Systems

POST:Foremen

Category: Engineering & Construction Location: Nairobi, Kenya Employment Type: Full-Time
Summary:	Mastermind Tobacco Ltd
Description:	Reporting to the clerk of works the foreman will be in charge of a group of artisan in small projects, maintenance work or specific construction activity in a big construction project. Specifically she/he will; Allocate daily duties to the artisans / craftsmen and general labour Ensure high standards of workmanships as per project designs and specifications. Ensure safety, security and optimal utilization of all construction tools, equipment and materials. Any other duties allocated to him/her from time to time by superiors.
Requirements:	Qualifications At least a craft (III) three certificate in the following areas; building/ construction, masonry, carpentry, metal work, fabrication, welding, electrical installation etc. At least (10) Ten years experience of supervising a group of artisan in busy construction project(s). Proven capabilities in interpreting construction and fabrication designs and details. Proved multi-skills in constructions related activities. Ability to work for many hours without supervision. We will only consider those with training knowledge, experience and high degree of integrity. Applications stating current salary along with a detailed CV including day time telephone contacts, Photostat copies of certificates and testimonials, names and addresses of two referees and a recent passport size photograph should be sent to:-

Job ID:	31778
Date Posted:	25 February 2010
Closing Date:	27 February 2010
Contact Info:	The Human Resources Manager Mastermind Tobacco Ltd The Human Resources Manager Mastermind Tobacco Ltd P.O Box 68144-00200 Nairobi

POST:Site QSHE Officer--KENYA

Category: Engineering & Construction Location: Nairobi, Kenya Employment Type: Full-Time
Summary:	JOB PURPOSE: To ensure the legal compliance, practice, implementation and auditing of Quality, Safety Health and Environmental management systems at the Site.
Description:	GENERIC DUTIES. Continuously train personnel on QSHE requirements. Promptly advice Site Agent/Project Manager on QSHE matters relating to the project execution. Prepare weekly QSHE reports and submit them to Regional QSHE Officer Enforce QSHE requirements on site Ensure site safety committee meetings are held on a monthly basis Audit, report and monitor contractor’s, (associated with Spencon Scope of work), compliance with QSHE issues. Identification of Safety, Occupational Health and Environmental hazard, Risks at the site Continuously monitor and audit QSHE compliance by all personnel and contracts on site Maintain Daily Recording of safety incidents/accidents at all work sites and camp. Any other work related duties as may be assigned from time to time. ch20100208
Requirements:	COMPETENCIES MAP. Education Requirements: Higher National Diploma in Engineering Related Field. Professional Training / Qualification. Training on ISO Management Systems Internal Audit. Occupational Health & Safety Training. Environmental Management Skills Requirements: Communication Analytical Skills People Skills Training / Coaching Auditing skills Reporting skills Incident Investigation Problem solving Relevant Work Experience: At least 2 years in an ISO environment. General Age below 35 years Salary is not a limiting factor for right candidate and best in the Industry Apply alongwith PASSPORT SIZE PHOTGRAPH

Job ID:	31952
Date Posted:	25 February 2010
Closing Date:	07 March 2010
Contact Info:	Group Head Human Resouces

POST:Senior Systems Officer

Category: Information Technology & Telecoms Location: Nairobi, Kenya Employment Type: Full-Time
Summary:	Aidspan is a US-registered Kenya-based not-for-profit corporation with a global mandate; its mission is to reinforce the effectiveness of the Global Fund. Aidspan performs this role by serving as an independent watchdog of the Fund; by providing information and advice through GFO and other publications; by facilitating critical debate; and by promoting greater transparency, accountability, effectiveness and impact. Aidspan does not accept Global Fund money, perform paid consulting work, or charge for any of its products. The Board and staff of the Fund have no influence on and bear no responsibility for the content of GFO or of any other Aidspan publication
Description:	Responsibilities Steadily take over the role of supporting and enhancing Aidspan's database-driven website (www.aidspan.org); and research, plan, code, test and deploy new web projects.
Requirements:	For further details regarding this position, see www.aidspan.org/jobs. Staff will be based in Nairobi, Kenya. Competitive staff salaries and benefits are provided. Payment of relocation costs from outside Kenya will in certain cases be possible. Applicants from the Global Fund will be welcome. All applications will be treated as confidential. The deadline for applications is 1 March 2010.

Job ID:	32098
Date Posted:	25 February 2010
Closing Date:	01 March 2010
Contact Info:	Aidspan Aidspan Web Address : http://www.aidspan.org/jobs

POST:Senior Programme Manager

Category: NGO, Community/Social Devt & Fundraising Location: Nairobi, Kenya Employment Type: Full-Time
Summary:	Aidspan is a US-registered Kenya-based not-for-profit corporation with a global mandate; its mission is to reinforce the effectiveness of the Global Fund. Aidspan performs this role by serving as an independent watchdog of the Fund; by providing information and advice through GFO and other publications; by facilitating critical debate; and by promoting greater transparency, accountability, effectiveness and impact. Aidspan does not accept Global Fund money, perform paid consulting work, or charge for any of its products. The Board and staff of the Fund have no influence on and bear no responsibility for the content of GFO or of any other Aidspan publication.
Description:	Responsibilities: Lead Aidspan's largest programme team in gathering, analyzing and writing about Global Fund-related information Developing and implementing a new communications strategy; and recruiting and supervising relevant programme officers. Eventually take over as Editor of GFO.
Requirements:	Applicants must have several years of experience dealing with Global Fund issues Superb analytical, writing, editing and verbal communication skills; significant international experience; and outstanding references For further details regarding this position, see www.aidspan.org/jobs. Staff will be based in Nairobi, Kenya. Competitive staff salaries and benefits are provided. Payment of relocation costs from outside Kenya will in certain cases be possible. Applicants from the Global Fund will be welcome. All applications will be treated as confidential. The deadline for applications is 1 March 2010.

Job ID:	32095
Date Posted:	26 February 2010
Closing Date:	01 March 2010
Contact Info:	Aidspan Aidspan Web Address : http://www.aidspan.org/jobs

POST:Manager - Marketing

Category: Sales & Marketing Location: NAIROBI, Kenya Employment Type: Full-Time
Summary:	Clarkson Notcutt (Insurance Broker) is one of the oldest brokerage firms in the industry. Our business philosophy is to make quality service, reliability, highest standard of integrity and professionalism to be the driving force to uphold our reputation and image locally and internationally. Our vision is to be the standard of quality in insurance and risk management. Our mission is to continuously build careers, product innovations and deliver quality value added services to clients, while ensuring financial strength and sustainable growth of the company for the benefit of its stake holders We are looking for an ambitious, self-driven candidate to fill the following vacancy:
Description:	KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: Creating and development of strong business relationships through well developed networking skills Identification of target markets and growth strategies for the company Developing and marketing company products and services, locally and internationally Oversee Market Research in matters relating to products and markets Responsible for the Public Relations aspects of the organization Preparing monthly, quarterly and annual business statistics for the company products and markets; Organizing company promotional activities to showcase company products as well as profile the organization favorably in the market; Preparation of and timely publication of the company’s marketing materials
Requirements:	Bachelors Degree with a marketing option Excellent knowledge of the insurance market trend Team work and Good communication skills Good leadership skills 5 years relevant experience in similar position in a similar organization COMPETENCIES/ PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES: Demonstrate excellent understanding of insurance industry Excellent negotiation, interpersonal and communication skills Team leader Team player Computer literate

Job ID:	32127
Date Posted:	21 February 2010
Closing Date:	17 March 2010
Contact Info:	Clarkson Notcutt (Insurance Broker) Ltd The Human Resource Clarkson Notcutt (Insurance Broker) Ltd P.O. BOX 30279 – 00100 NAIROBI KENYA

POST:Marketing Co-ordinator

Category: Sales & Marketing Location: Nairobi, Kenya Employment Type: Full-Time
Summary:	An innovative, socially conscious solar company is looking for a Marketing Co-ordinator of Solar energy products to Businesses and local communities. The Marketing Co-ordinator will be responsible for developing and effectively implementing marketing launches and plans. The Marketing Co-ordinator’s main role will include marketing our products by implementing marketing and advertising campaigns, writing promotional literature, market research, dealing with press interest and planning future marketing strategies for product launches within local communities and other events.
Description:	• Doing market research • Writing promotional literature and drawing up marketing programmes • Planning and Implementing successful marketing and advertising campaigns • Liaising with local media for advertisements, product launches and media briefings. • Organisational Involvement SmartSolar
Requirements:	• Bachelors Degree in Sales and marketing • A minimum of 5 years of experience in marketing and sales • previous experience in media buying and in particular radio • previous experience in developing radio campaigns • strong understanding of rural population • understanding of vernacular radios • understanding of public relations • Excellent ability to build strong community and business relationships • Strong verbal references are required from a minimum of 2 past employers and supervisors • Preference will be given to someone that has graphic design skills and experience using photoshop. • Must have a drivers license and be willing to drive around Kenya • Excellent administrative and organizational skills. • High ethical standards and transparent communication • Easily adaptable to function in a changing, dynamic environment. • Takes initiative in responding to tasks needing completion. • Ability to work independently and as a team member

Job ID:	32056
Job Ref:	MCBM0210WM
Date Posted:	24 February 2010
Closing Date:	14 March 2010
Contact Info:	Smart Solar (K) Limited Smart Solar (K) Limited Web Address : http://www.barefootpower.com